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By MEGAN DOYLE said she watched last week’s Managing Editor presidential debate with a more attentive eye. Twenty-nine days. “I thought it was definitely Twenty-nine days until the interesting to see President votes are cast. Twenty-nine Obama, because it was my days until the die falls for one freshman year of high school candidate or another. when Obama was elected,” she As Election Day looms one said. “It was interesting watch- month away, students are ing him now compared to studying for the voting booths then.” on November 6 as well as their Breaking out of the cycle of midterm exams. Freshman college life to stay informed Emily Collins cast her vote for about the election is sometimes the first time in a primary elec- difficult but necessary, Collins tion in Georgia this summer. said. She will also send an absentee “It’s really hard being a col- ballot back to her home state lege freshman, you kind of for- from Indiana to participate in get [the election] is going on,” the general election. Collins said. “Being kept in AP “It was very exciting to be a your college life, it’s hard to re- President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney campaign in the swing states of part of something, to know my member what’s going on in the Virginia and Wisconsin, repectively. voice was being heard in some- real world. Keep in touch. Keep thing bigger,” Collins said. “It checking the news.” debate Thursday at 9:30 p.m. in week’s presidential debate, also whether people vote. I think was exciting to do something In order to encourage stu- the LaFortune Ballroom. hosted alongside the College a lot of people don’t vote be- small that was actually some- dents to follow election issues, College Democrats presi- Republicans. cause they think their vote thing really big.” College Democrats and College dent Camille Suarez said she “Personally, my issue isn’t doesn’t count. The choices that As she prepares to finally par- Republicans will co-host a was pleased with the response whether or not people vote ticipate in an election, Collins watch for the vice presidential to the bipartisan watch of last Democrat,” Suarez said. “It’s see ELECTION PAGE 4 ESPN Goerner to visit passes campus away

Observer Staff Report Observer Staff Report Edward Goerner, professor Shortly after Notre Dame’s emeritus of political science, 41-3 victory over Miami in died Oct. 2 at Memorial Hospital Soldier Field on Saturday, in South Bend. He was 82. ESPN’s popular pregame A Brooklyn native and a show “College GameDay” an- 1952 alumnus of Notre Dame, nounced it would be broad- Goerner served in the U.S. Navy casting live from Notre Dame’s and earned a doctoral degree campus before next Saturday’s in political science from the game against Stanford. University of Chicago in 1959, “GameDay” last visited campus according to a University press in 2005 before then-No. 9 Notre release. He also taught at Yale Dame’s 31-34 loss to then-No. 1 for a year before he joined the USC. Notre Dame faculty in 1960. “College GameDay” started Goerner, whose academic broadcasting in 1987, when interests included the interac- it was filmed at ESPN studios tion of religion and politics, in Bristol, Conn. Its first on- was one of Notre Dame’s most location broadcast took place popular teachers. According on Nov. 13, 1993 from Notre JULIE HERDER | The Observer to the release, he was once Irish fans gather in Chicago’s Millennium Park for the pep rally on Friday. The Irish defeated Miami see ESPN PAGE 3 41-3 at Soldier Field on Saturday. see GOERNER PAGE 5

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By NICOLE MICHELS not aware of. raises money through partici- year was our first year [run- from people who have graduat- News Writer “We really want to empha- pation in the Power 24 Hour, ning the event for 24 hours in- ed and come back to campus,” size that this is not just an ath- stead of one hour] and we more Todd said. “Usually we see a lot The Notre Dame Women’s letic club, but a service club as “The amount than doubled what we did in of curiosity and confusion and Boxing Club trains women to well,” Todd said. “A lot of girls any previous year … we will be then when they find out what it fight — and to serve. started out getting into it be- of boxing and running it again this Friday,” is a lot of incredulous looks; it’s Through their annual cause they thought it would be technical skill she said.During the event, the fun to be able to explain [our Baraka Bouts tournament, a great workout, but sending the girls have is team solicits donations by ex- mission] to people who don’t club members raise money to money over is a huge part.” incredible and ercising together, Todd said. know what we’re doing.” send to two schools in Uganda, To qualify for the upcoming “We have girls out in front The club raised a total of team co-president Katherine two-day tournament that be- keeps increasing, of South Dining Hall in shifts $20,000 last year, its highest Leach said. gins Nov. 5, women must com- just as the doing pushups, jumping jacks total ever. “Baraka means blessing plete physical training with donation amounts and sit ups … raising money “$20,000 is a huge thing, in Swahili, and we have had the team and meet a fundrais- keep increasing.” and collecting donations from even bigger for the communi- a longstanding relationship ing requirement, Leach said. people,” Todd said. ties we help,” Leach said. “I with the Holy Cross missions “We have a minimum of Katherine Leach The Power 24 Hour attracts a just remember how much it in Uganda through Bengal $250 fundraising each year per co-president lot of attention, Todd said. means to each individual stu- Bouts,” Leach said. “We do- girl, which includes a variety of Women’s Boxing Club “We try to do it on home dent and to each school as a nate the money we raise to two methods: selling tickets, plac- football weekends to target the whole … being able to remain schools in Uganda.” ing ads in our program [and] the club’s signature fundrais- alumni … trying to get dona- a highly respected institution, Team co-captain Ragan things on our own,” Leach ing event. tions from college students to give these kids the resourc- Todd said the club has a dual said. “We also have our newly in- probably is not going to be as es that they need so that they focus, a fact many students are Leach said the team also stated Power 24 Hour — last successful as getting donations can stay in school, to not have to make kids commute impos- Paid Advertisement sible distances so that they can support themselves.” Leach said the club focuses intensely on maintaining its charitable purpose. “We try to make sure the girls are reminded for why we do these things — just this week we had Fr. Alobo with Holy Cross who has worked over there [talk to the team] about his experience,” Leach said. “He thanked them for their participation and encouraged them in their efforts … we also have captains who have visited the schools talk.” Fr. Leonard Olobo, director of the Holy Cross Mission Center, was born in Uganda and served as the district steward in East Africa for the Center for Social Concerns from 2003 to 2009. Leach said she hopes to see the club continue growing in size and strength. “We hope to increase the amount of participation in the club — this will be our tenth Baraka Bouts year, and just the fact that we made it this long and that the club still seems to be growing year by year is huge,” Leach said. “The amount of boxing and tech- nical skill the girls have is in- credible and keeps increasing, just as the donation amounts keep increasing.”

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Dame’s campus before the so- called “Game of the Century,” when then-No. 1 Florida State visited then-No. 2 Notre Dame. Notre Dame is ranked No. 7 this week, and Stanford is ranked No. 17. The broadcast will begin at 9 a.m. on ESPNU and then continue from 10 a.m. to noon on ESPN. The location of the “GameDay” set on campus has not yet been announced. 4 The observer | MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2012 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS

Election gubernatorial race, Richard just the other candidates.” Mourdock for the state’s Senate Social media has played HANDS reaches Continued from page 1 seat and Jackie Walorski for an important role in making politicians make now affect us the House of Representatives. young people aware of elec- later.” Even though the club’s mem- tion news, Goel said. Saint Mary’s Students need to actively in- bers are not all from Indiana, “That could be a good thing vest themselves in the political Gardella said they chose to or a bad thing,” she said. “I life of the country, Suarez said. campaign for the local can- think it’s good because it keeps “I think we do understand didates because the elections people aware … but people [election issues], but it’s al- could have a larger impact on post things that are wrong or ways easier to be indifferent,” national politics. exaggerate things.” she said. “I know it’s easy for “They have a direct effect Because social media can me to be indifferent. I have to on U.S. policy, U.S. governing be biased or limited, Goel en- push myself to vote in every policy,” he said. “One of our couraged her peers to turn to election. goals is to gain majority of the more traditional news sources “I think we all have a stake Senate, and right now Richard as well. in this country, and letting Mourdock is trying [to win a] “There are people who only your voice be heard is the most close race against [Democratic learn about things by social important thing. Not a lot of challenger] Joe Donnelly.” media. … People will only hear people in this world can vote, Gardella advised students to about [news] when people post and we kind of disregard that seek out election coverage and articles on Facebook,” she said. right.” resources that are bipartisan “I wish more people would be As college students take and unbiased as Election Day willing to watch the news.” out loans and manage their approaches. For sophomore John Olson, finances,S uarez said under- “Pick up a newspaper, read staying educated during the graduate voters have a par- reliable media sources,” he election is a must for college-

Photo courtesy of Meghan Lefeld ticularly high stake in this said. “Both on the left and age students. Saint Mary’s junior Meghan Lefeld volunteered with HANDS in election. right, you’re getting pounded “Do your homework on each Guatemala during fall break in 2011. “Whatever president will be with slanted information. candidate, what their goals serving the next four years will The most important thing are,” he said. By JILLIAN BARWICK housing and community de- have an impact on that interest you can do is to read reliable Olson said he feels the stu- Saint Mary’s Editor velopment part when I stayed rate and whether or not we’ll information.” dent population should be in Guatemala,” Lefeld said. “It be paying for five years or ten Junior Shivani Goel has more aware of what each can- Four years after it was con- was hard work, but so much years or even longer,” she said. followed election covered didate represents going into ceived in South Bend, HANDS, fun at the same time.” College Republicans presi- through CNN and other news Election Day. a non-profit organization that As a volunteer recruiter, dent Mickey Gardella agreed sources, but she also follows “We’re deciding our future,” provides yearlong volunteer Lefeld said she informs Saint the economy should be the both presidential candidates Olson said. “We’re getting to opportunities with the goal of Mary’s students about the or- most important issue for on Twitter. the point where the policies high social impact, continues ganization and encourages young voters. “I think if you only follow that are going to be enacted to offer Saint Mary’s students them to get involved with the “Our generation is going one candidate, you would get are going to be reflected on us. the chance to assist Central non-profit. to have to pay off our debt,” a very biased view,” she said. We’re making a choice on who American countries. “HANDS gives Saint Mary’s Gardella said. “Because I follow both of them, is going to make the policies Three Notre Dame stu- and Notre Dame students the College Republicans I can see both of their sides. and laws that are going to dic- dents from Guatemala created opportunity to help people in have been campaigning in But I do think both of them try tate our lives.” HANDS in the summer of 2008. need in the areas of education, Mishawaka for their party’s to exaggerate … so I wish they Maria Bosch, Stephanie Hurst housing and community de- candidates in the Indiana would talk more about their Contact Megan Doyle at and Mariana Diaz sought a velopment,” she said. “This is elections —Mike Pence in the own viewpoints rather than [email protected] way to make a difference in a chance for students to make their country where poverty is a real difference in developing Paid Advertisement a huge threat. countries.” The organization “creates While Notre Dame and Saint alliances with organizations Mary’s are currently the only focused on sustainable devel- schools involved with HANDS, opment that assist economi- the organization hopes to cally distressed communities reach out to other universities in Central America,” according in the future. to the HANDS website. According to its website, According to the website, “each month, the number of staff members at HANDS work volunteers, projects and orga- year-round to “ensure a dy- nizations supported by HANDS namic placement of volunteers continues to rise, strengthen- that is in line with the interests ing its effort and dedication of the volunteer and one that to promoting social responsi- will integrate smoothly with bility and action among youth the developing goals of the around the world.” participating organization.” HANDS currently boasts 180 Meghan Lefeld, a junior at volunteers and supports 18 Saint Mary’s, is the HANDS projects and 12 organizations, volunteer recruiter for the according to the organization’s College. website. “I volunteered abroad last “HANDS is available for fall break for HANDS,” Lefeld students to volunteer over all said. “I traveled with three breaks and they can apply on other girls from Notre Dame the website for volunteer work and it was an experience of a as well,” Lefeld said. lifetime.” Job and internship oppor- Lefeld and the other students tunities with HANDS can be lived together with a host fam- found at www.handsorganiza- ily in Antigua, Guatemala, and tion.org helped build a house for a low- income family. Contact Jillian Barwick at “I was involved in the [email protected]

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bone and a person of enormous Goerner personal grace and elegance.” Continued from page 1 Kommers said Goerner’s per- Pennsylvania voter sonal interests extended beyond characterized in a student pub- politics and the classroom. lication as “a compelling lec- “Ed was also much more than reflects on candidates turer who discusses political a political scientist. He was a theory not in the intricate lan- person steeped in liberal learn- Associated Press guage of the academician, but ing and Catholic thought and rather in terms of the layman” totally committed to the lib- DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — When and “one of those unique indi- eral arts,” Kommers said. “We the recession cost Jerry Krone viduals you can build an educa- cherished him for his broad in- his longtime accounting job tion around.” tellectual perspective and ever- several year ago, he turned In the release, law professor inquiring mind. to his hobby — making gour- Donald Kommers said Goerner “I shall miss him not only for met jam in his Fountainville was an invaluable asset to the the colleagueship we shared kitchen. Now he’s a fixture at political science department. over the decades, but also for Doylestown’s weekly farmers “Ed Goerner was a towering the conversations we have had market, selling his lilac jelly and figure in Notre Dame’s political in recent years owing to our rose petal jam for $4 and $8 a jar. science department and one of common interest in opera and Ask him about the election, its most respected and consci- symphonic music.” and he will tell you that nei- Goerner contributed to sever- ther President Barack Obama al political science journals and nor Mitt Romney truly under- “We cherished authored and edited books on stands what average families him for his broad political theory. He also served are going through. A registered intellectual as associate editor of Notre Republican — but “that doesn’t Dame’s journal of political the- really mean anything,” he said AP perspective and ory, “The Review of Politics.” — the 58-year-old Krone voted Jerry Krone voted for Barack Obama in 2008. Krone said he has not ever-inquiring He is survived by his wife, Iris for Obama in 2008, before his decided who to vote for in this year’s election. mind.” Mensing Goerner; daughters experience among the unem- Liza, Meg, Kate and Becky; son ployed soured him. festivals and fairs, celebrating eager to discuss the aftermath Donald Kommers Peter; ten grandchildren and Still, he is leaning toward vot- a glorious fall day and talking of the debate and what to an- law professor two sisters. ing for Obama again, but wants about politics as well as pump- ticipate in the last month of the A Mass of Christian Burial to see the president deliver a kins. More and more places in campaign. entious members,” he said. “Ed will be celebrated at 9:30 am stellar performance in the re- the United States are deep blue And while jobs are a huge was more than an esteemed Monday in the Basilica of the maining debates: “He can’t be or red, but Bucks is not one of concern in this country north colleague. He was an accom- Sacred Heart. Memorial con- so wimpy. He has to stop being those; the county is politically of Philadelphia, the recent un- plished political theorist, a tributions may be made to nice.” eclectic, with some households employment numbers, which brilliant teacher, a friend and the Center for the Homeless, Across Bucks County over the divided into different political brought the jobless rate down mentor to hundreds of students, Sacred Heart Parish or the Snite weekend, people spilled into camps and plenty who say they to a level unseen since January a Notre Dame loyalist to the Museum of Art. farmers markets and harvest are undecided. People were 2009, did not impress.

Paid Advertisement 6 The observer | MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2012 | ndsmcobserver.com Inside Column The real war on women penalty might seem excessive to those and “manly,” might convince or even Elliott Pearce Chicago compel the mother to abort a female The Human Interest who do not believe that abortion is the killing of a human person, I believe fetus so he can try for a son next time. that everyone, including those who In this way, men who disdain woman- state of This week is Respect Life Week here would permit abortion in most cases, hood impose their warped value sys- at Notre Dame. Some of you may think should support some kind of ban on tem on their own wives by preventing this week brings out the best in Notre sex-selective abortions in the United them from bearing female children. mind Dame students by allowing us to stand States. I will now offer three reasons It’s difficult for me to think of a more together and make a strong statement why I hold this position. First, sex- tragic example of male oppression of Mel Flanagan supporting the rights of all human selective abortion demeans the worth women. Allowing the authorities to News Writer beings to live long and happy lives. and dignity of women. Second, it is investigate cases of sex-selective abor- Others believe it brings out the worst often a symptom of a broader culture tion could help put an end to this form in us, with the rows of crosses that line of abuse and coercion of women that of coercion and also bring to light re- Growing up on Long Island, there South Quad pointing a hateful and must be brought to light. Third, ban- lated offenses like domestic violence. was never any doubt in my mind that accusatory finger at any woman who ning sex-selective abortion would Finally, banning sex-selective abor- New York City was the greatest city in steps on our campus who has found allow the U.S. to exercise moral and tion in the United States would give the country. It has everything an in- herself in the difficult situation of practical leadership on an issue that the U.S. a chance to speak out against dividual could possibly expect from a considering abortion. Whatever your will have drastic consequences for the the rampant overuse of the practice city — from amazing restaurants and views about abortion and Respect Life futures of many nations. in other countries. A Congressional shopping areas to diehard sport tradi- Week, I hope we can all agree on the Regarding offenses against women’s report on China said recently that tions, and, of course, ridiculously high topic about which I am writing today: dignity: I am not a woman, but if I the Chinese could have as many as prices. I remember visiting Boston and sex-selective abortion. were, I would find it profoundly in- 40 million “surplus males” by 2020. Philadelphia in middle school and feel- Sex-selective abortion is exactly sulting that people seek medical pro- These men will never get the chance ing superior to all the residents because what it sounds like: aborting a baby cedures to allow them to have sons to marry or have children and may my city was larger and more cosmo- because the parents desire a child of instead of daughters. This practice lead “lost and lonely” lives, accord- politan than their cities. To be honest, I a different sex. It is most common in goes beyond sex-selective abortions ing to Washington Post reporter Mary never really even spent that much time Asian countries, particularly India to in-vitro fertilization, where parents Curtis. Sources in China say the rate in New York City, even though I only and China, where the ratio of males to can use some of the latest technolo- of sex-selective abortion is increas- live about thirty minutes away from females at birth was as high as 1.2 to gies and techniques to control the ing as more families become wealthy Manhattan. I’m more of an outdoors 1 in some parts of India and most of sex of the embryos they implant. enough to afford abortions. In fact, person and crowds overwhelm me, so China (according to the Indian census Womanhood is not a genetic disorder more sex-selective abortions are tak- New York’s tightly packed buildings and and various U.N. population statistics to be eliminated through abortion, ing place throughout the entire de- busy streets are not exactly up my alley. in 2010). Although sex-selective abor- nor is it an undesirable trait that we veloping world for this same reason. But once I came to Notre Dame, I tion is far less common in the United should reject when building the per- The U.S. must take a stand against acted as if New York City was my second States, it is not unheard of — especial- fect “designer” baby. Women are half this practice that threatens the happi- home. I enjoyed telling people I was ly among communities of immigrants of humanity. Some would even say ness of men and the dignity and safety from New York because I automatically who come from nations where sex- they are the better half. Let’s keep it of women around the world. We can assumed that unless they were from selective abortion is widely practiced. that way. start by banning it at home. Paris or Sydney, my hometown was The U.S. House of Representatives It should not surprise anyone, then, probably more entertaining than theirs. recently rejected a bill that would that in many cases, the women who Elliott Pearce can be reached at Even with the wealth of Notre Dame make knowingly participating in a undergo sex-selective abortions do [email protected] students from the Chicago area, it never sex-selective abortion a federal of- not do so of their own free will. The The views expressed in this column are occurred to me that Chicago might fense punishable by up to five years in father, under cultural pressure to pro- those of the author and not necessarily rival New York. Maybe San Francisco or prison. While I think the maximum duce sons in order to appear “virile” those of The Observer. Washington, D.C., but never a random city in the middle of the Midwest. Editorial Cartoon But over the past few years, I’ve vis- ited Chicago several times, and each time I leave liking the city more and more. Yes, it’s smaller than New York, but that only makes it easier to navi- gate. Prices, while still high, are much lower than New York’s, and Chicago na- tives are almost as infatuated with their athletic teams as Notre Dame students are with our football team. The city is cleaner overall, and Lake Michigan of- fers a nicer view than New York Harbor. I always assumed that if I lived in a city after graduation it would be New York, but as I think about post-Notre Dame life more frequently, I think I might rather spend a few years as a young professional in Chicago. This past weekend only cemented those feelings. Chicago and its inhabit- ants welcomed Notre Dame students and fans alike with open arms, and I Quote of the day Weekly Poll can’t think of a better weekend I’ve had in several months. The bars were lively, the food was tasty and the Notre Dame “It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. What’s your favorite stress- network was huge and comforting. People are either charming or tedious.” reliever for midterms week? Even though I’ll always be a New Yorker at heart, I’m starting to think a Chicago state of mind might be just what I need to start my life after Notre Dame. Oscar Wilde Tweet your response with #ViewpointPoll Irish dramatist, novelist & poet by 5 p.m. Thursday. Contact Mel Flanagan at [email protected] The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not Submit a Letter to the Editor | Email [email protected] necessarily those of The Observer. The observer | MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2012 | ndsmcobserver.com 7 Imaginary friends

me. I’ve become desensitized to it. I Dealing with problems in smaller we’re sad when they leave us. They’re Bridget Galassini Bitter Bridget have this numbness toward the trag- doses is easier. Setting up one food our friends — which isn’t necessarily edy in our world because it happens so pantry or one good school is more a bad thing, just a little strange. For much. doable than solving world hunger or instance, it’s strange to me that watch- Mark Sloan died last week. This It’s like if you put a frog in boiling bringing good education to poor areas. ing “Grey’s” while doing my chemistry name may mean nothing to some water, it hops out immediately. But if Curing a disease on a case-by-case homework gives me extra motivation people, but to every “Grey’s Anatomy” you put it in room-temperature water basis is easier than eliminating it com- to keep studying science or pre-med fan, Dr. McSteamy will always be re- and slowly heat it up, the frog will die pletely. If you look at the big picture, or whatever I choose. It’s almost like membered as the sexiest, cockiest, best because it won’t know to jump out. things may seem hopeless — but if you these doctors are my role models, but plastic surgeon that’s ever existed. That’s how I’ve become unaffected by zoom in, a solution seems possible. they’re not even real. He may be just a character on a TV all of the injustices in our world — be- That’s what fictional TV show char- Sometimes I think I could better show, but when the years of his life cause the temperature has been rising acters do for us. They take general invest my time in reality, in real rela- flashed across the screen at the end of slowly, I’m unable to jump out, unable problems and make them specific. tionships, in crying for the tragedies the episode, I felt like I was at a funeral to be shocked by any of it. That single figure represents many in our world instead of crying for Mark reading his tombstone. I cried alone But witnessing Mark Sloan’s death problems from reality, but they’re re- Sloan’s death. Then again, maybe not. in my dorm room about the death of a was like putting the frog in boiling latable, sympathetic, loveable. I’m still learning lessons and feeling fictional character. Sad, I know. But he water for me. The sadness hit me right And they make us love them. They human emotions. So what if it is a fic- was more than a fictional character to away because he was suddenly gone. welcome us into their lives for a fleet- tional TV character who brings them me. He was the man who always had That’s shocking and sad and hard to ing moment once a week, and in out? At least I feel something. If only a witty comment to make me laugh deal with. But then why aren’t the in- those moments we come to love them this empathy could be extended to on any given Thursday, the man who justices in our world as shocking and for the lessons they teach us. They more people in real life. taught me that we all make mistakes, sad and hard to deal with? teach us about love and heartbreak, I think it could, though, if I find a yet some people suffer worse conse- It could be because they’re far away life and death. I swear I’ve learned cause that makes me love it just as quences, the man who was enthralled from us. Characters are close, they’re more than half of my life lessons from much as Mark Sloan made me love by Lexie Grey, but didn’t admit it until relatable. But these problems in our “Grey’s Anatomy” (specifically from him. That would be the best of both it was too late. world, they’re distant and maybe too Meredith’s monologues). We live vi- worlds. It made me wonder — is it right that much to handle. It’s like when some- cariously through these characters, I feel so much emotion for this person one is seriously injured and blacks out because they represent real problems Bridget Galassini is a freshman. She can who isn’t even real? When I read sto- because the brain can’t deal with the that we face every day, though on a be reached at [email protected] ries about shootings in Chicago or the pain. There’s too much to deal with, so greater and more exaggerated scale. The views expressed in this column are war in Iraq, of course I think it’s sad the brain doesn’t deal with any of it. So, these characters affect us, we those of the author and not necessarily and horrible, but it doesn’t really faze It’s in shock. feel like we know them. No wonder those of The Observer.

UWire Reshaping the ‘ism’ debate

determined by markets. If Norway, mechanism to determine prices. Like Prize-winning economist, has done Derek Olson Sweden or Denmark were socialist the U.S., there are no pure market econ- substantive research comparing the Minnesota Daily economies, it would not be a stretch omies among developed nations. At no tax rates of G-7 nations. Americans now to say the same of the U.S. Among point in the history of the Soviet Union work more than Germans, French and One can hardly think of two more Americans, there is some ambiguity or any other planned economy was British, when this was not the case in contentious words in the American po- surrounding the term socialism, but capital ever 100 percent publicly owned the 1970s. Prescott’s findings show that litical lexicon than socialism and capi- for most of the world, and for much of or markets completely abolished. What the large disparity in marginal tax rates talism. Neither can I think of two words history, the varieties of socialist theory we must recognize is that there are no that has arisen between the U.S. and as highly misused and misunderstood. have been recognized as roughly syn- examples in modern history of an econ- other G-7 nations since the 1970’s ac- In the aftermath of the recent financial onymous with communism. omy at either extreme end of these spec- counts for the decreased productivity crisis, just as in the aftermath of every This ambiguity resulting from con- trums. In other words, all developed in Europe, Canada and Japan. Prescott’s deep recession, there is heightened ceptual discussion points to the second economies of the world consist of some studies show that even relatively small discussion of these concepts. If these major flaw in the debate between capi- mix of capitalism and socialism. moves along the spectrum from private concepts were understood more clearly, talism and socialism. These are theo- Has capitalism failed? Is capitalism in to public ownership of capital can have perhaps we could have more construc- retical concepts. They do not actually crisis? These are not constructive ques- large, disincentive effects on the pro- tive conversations about the size and exist in reality. tions. Pure capitalism is not the eco- ductivity of workers. Workers are most scope of government. Since the Constitution was writ- nomic system of the U.S., or any country motivated when they earn the reward There is some confusion surround- ten, the U.S. has operated a publicly for that matter. The real question we for themselves. While increasing equal- ing the meaning of socialism. In the financed post office. Milton Friedman need to ask is this: Where is the optimal ity is a noble goal, we must not forget the economics discipline, these colloquial even referred to the military as a social- place on the spectrum between private adverse effects of redistribution. When “isms” are generally not used. Economic ist activity, because the capital is owned and public ownership, between free you try to cut the economic pie more systems are described as market econo- by the state and proposed that the U.S. markets and planned controls? evenly, the pie gets smaller, and there’s mies or command economies, roughly is 45 percent socialist. These examples So how do we determine the optimal less to share. analogous to capitalism and commu- illustrate how the United States’ econ- place? Economics is a relatively young Americans need to change the way nism, respectively. In the former, prices omy has never consisted of complete science, and it is still clouded with some they talk about capitalism and social- are determined by markets and capital private ownership of capital. In the 20th theoretical subjectivity. Additionally, ism. The appropriate discussion is not a is privately owned. In the latter, prices century, with the surge of entitlement scientific experiments are impossible. debate of alternatives. It’s a question of are determined by a planning board programs, the economy shifted much It is not feasible to instruct two coun- balance. The next time you hear some- and capital is publicly owned. further from strict capitalism. We must tries into a situation where all but one one say capitalism has failed or advo- From time to time, I hear befuddling recognize the inadequacy of simply variable is held constant. However, cate socialism, remind him or her those discussion about the socialist econo- labeling the U.S. with capitalism. data collection methods are improving, economic systems don’t truly exist. mies of Europe. Many Americans seem For real world observations, it is nec- available data is expanding and every to consider much of Europe, especially essary to imagine a spectrum. Consider day we have more history to analyze. This column originally ran in the Oct. 1 Scandinavian countries, as socialist a pure market economy on one side and For example, modern empirical edition of the Minnesota Daily, serving the because of their expansive programs a pure command economy on the other, evidence supports the incentives ar- University of Minnesota. for wealth redistribution. However, from complete private ownership to gument of neoclassical economics. The views expressed in this column are these are economies with private capi- complete public ownership, from mar- Edward Prescott, a former University those of the author and not necessarily tal, successful corporations and prices kets to collective planning as the sole of Minnesota professor and Nobel those of The Observer.

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By LIZZY SCHROFF the marching drums of Chris Hainey Scene Writer and a lone-standing bass drum played by bassist Shiraz Dada, as Davison On Friday night, I made my way longingly sang “I don’t think there to Legends for the Maps and Atlases is a sound that I hate more/than the concert. I learned my lesson from last sound of your voice/when you say that Friday’s experience and made sure you don’t love me anymore.” to arrive at the venue with plenty of A soulful guitar riff led into “Solid time to spare. Maps and Atlases is an Ground,” which had everyone sway- By COURTNEY COX “good girl.” indie-rock band hailing from Chicago. ing with the catchy beat and melody. Associate Scene Editor Like any other dualistic paradigm, They have been described as a math The upbeat rhythm continued with the Serena vs. Blair dynamic also has rock band (I had to look this one up) “Silver Self” and “Remote and Dark Limos, galas, champagne, cocaine a hidden third option. whose characteristics consist of ir- Years.” Davison, who appeared to be and headbands. The inner sanctum of Vanessa Abrams is the Brooklyn- regular, syncopated rhythms in which on the shy side throughout the show, elite private schools in Manhattan was based filmmaker who is introduced the guitarist often uses a “tapping” disclosed to the audience he would be infiltrated five years ago whenG “ ossip to the upper class Constance girls method of play and the drumming is uncomfortable if he had to sing with- Girl” transformed from a young adult through her best friend and Serena’s a focal point. The band has released out his guitar. “I think I could do it for series into a can’t-miss television show. occasional boyfriend, Dan Humphrey. two full-length studio albums, “Perch 10 seconds, and then I wouldn’t know Today marks the beginning of the At first, Vanessa was portrayed as Patchwork” and “Beware and Be what to do with my hands,” he said. end. The window into the completely street-wise and almost athletic, but as Grateful,” as well as a handful of EPs. The other standout from the show sensationalized lives of privileged the first few episodes of the first season The show opened with student was a 10- to 15-minute-long ver- twenty-somethings will close next panned out, Vanessa came to embody group, In Euphoric Company. The sion of “Old Ash.” The instrumentals May at the end of the show’s sixth sea- the artsy, flea-market chic sensibilities band is composed of seniors Tyler throughout were exceptional, partic- son, and we will simply have to imag- that Brooklyn has become associated Eto (guitar and lead vocals), Kino Lee ularly the interlude filling the major- ine what the future holds for Serena, with. (bass), Lacey Chochran (electric gui- ity of the song. Solos shifted between Blair, Nate, Chuck and Dan. It isn’t just the ladies who reaped tar and backing vocals) and Duncan athletic drumming of Hainey and the The importance of “Gossip Girl” for the benefits of being on one of the Smith (drums). They are a self-de- tapping guitar of Davison. The audi- the fashion world cannot be overes- most fashionable television shows. scribed ambient-pop group that has ence couldn’t help but jam along with timated. It rivals “Sex in the City” in The men also received plenty of atten- been together for three years. the music. The band finished their terms of most coveted costume clos- tion from the fashion world, but they Eto and a friend from home, Gerek regular set with “Fever,” featuring an ets and is often compared to the HBO fit into the same roles as their female Edrosolan, write all of their music. In intriguing, almost oriental-sounding show because of its setting and over- counterparts. Euphoric Company played an ethereal effect, among others, from guitarist all concept. It created two archetypal Nate Archibald is the popular stoner four-song set with sounds reminiscent and effects-man Erin Elders. girls that were inspirations for count- with traditionally preppy style. Similar of groups such as The xx and Local Maps and Atlases obliged the audi- less high-fashion collections and to Blair, he frequently wears clothes Natives. The group is in the process of ence’s call for an encore, leading into mimicked on the street by hundreds that look they have been ripped writing some new music they hope to “Be Three Years Old” with a little riff of fans. straight from a Ralph Lauren adver- play at future shows at Notre Dame. of “Stairway to Heaven.” (I was wait- Blair Waldorf, the self-proclaimed tisement. Much like his character If you would like to check out more of ing for someone to clamor for an en- “queen bee” of private girls school development, Nate’s wardrobe is stag- their music, visit their Facebook page tire rendition of the Led Zeppelin Constance Billard, is portrayed as the nant in a classically handsome way. where you can download their full- song.) The song featured a great bass proper lady with a billionaire bud- Chuck Bass, the vulnerable woman- length album. I did, and I’m certainly line and fantastic, quirky drumbeat. get. In the first season she is shown izer who is constantly in an on-again, enjoying it. They closed out the show with “Living in blazers, lace and headbands with off-again relationship with Blair, is the Maps and Atlases soon followed, Decorations,” leading in with an echo- huge bows. Her style embraces the fashionable counterpart of Serena. He opening with the delightful “Pigeon” ing forest-sounding effect. traditional preppy schoolgirl style but is the one male character who tries dif- from their album “Perch Patchwork.” Having only heard one or two songs elevates it to a much more stylized ferent things with fashion, from floral Lead singer and guitarist Dave from Maps and Atlases’ repertoire be- fashion. bowties to checkered scarves. He isn’t Davison thanked the audience for fore I attended the concert, I didn’t re- Serena van Der Woodsen is the hot traditional in the way Nate is, but he their enthusiastic clapping, saying, ally know what to expect. However, I blonde who returns back to Constance certainly displays his wealth through “That was a really impressive clap was pleasantly surprised by their per- Billard after a year in boarding schoo, his attire. performance. Steady, consistent. It formance. From what I could tell, they l only to become the most interesting Dan Humphrey is similar to Vanessa was great.” They soon dove right into expanded their songs. Rather than person at school. She is the portrait of in the sense that he too wears vintage “Winter,” another upbeat song from playing each track exactly as they had easy and free-spirited style, but con- tees, jackets and military supply back- their most recent album, “Beware on their albums, the band members strained to the acceptable modes of packs. As the series goes on, his style and Be Grateful.” Their next song, featured more instrumental inter- expression common on the Upper East becomes more sophisticated the more “Artichokes,” featured a drum open- ludes (highlighted by Hainey’s superb Side. She deconstructs the traditional he engages more with the Upper East ing played entirely on the rim of the drumming and Davison’s mesmeriz- school uniform by adding leather jack- Side culture. snare drum. ing tapping guitar), making for a very ets, sequined cardigans and dishev- The show’s inspirational fashion One of the highlights of the night well rounded show. They struck a bal- eled men’s ties. choices have been a staple of the past was “Old and Gray.” The song fea- ance between experimental sounds, Unlike Blair, who’s hair is always half-decade, and once it’s over, a new tured more effects than their previous simple melodies and syncopated, perfectly curled or pinned in an el- show will fill the time slot it leaves songs, with an electronic-sounding complicated rhythms. This is one egant fashion, Serena’s hair is always open, but nothing will ever fill the void voice distortion and eclectic sound band that I will definitely be keeping beachy, with shimmering golden it leaves for the observant style fanatic. bites throughout. The effects contin- my eye on in the future. waves and the occasional tiny braid ued with the opening to “The Charm,” hidden in with the rest of her long Contact Courtney Cox at which began with a buzzing looped Contact Lizzy Schroff at locks. She’s the “cool girl” to Blair’s [email protected] sound. 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By JESSIE CHRISTIAN Yikes! Try shoes that are easy to slide on and Scene Writer off like flats, zip or slide-on boots, or loose sneakers. Fall break is right around the corner, and Shoes that are worn without socks — Yes, I for many of us this means gearing up to head did state that keeping it simple is the way to go. home. Between home and the Dome, we en- However, be forewarned that when you get to counter the inevitably tiring and unpleasant the security checkpoint, taking off your shoes airport struggles. They leave us considering the is mandatory. In other words, walking on the advantages of taking the next homeward trek floor with no shoes on is mandatory. Walking by foot. on the same floor that thousands of different After suffering through the classic luggage- people walk on everyday, shoes or not, is man- repacking-meets-behind-schedule-dash, you datory. Choosing a shoe that you don’t wear end up questioning whether you bought a plane socks with will leave you in germ-paradise ticket or an all-day and susceptible to all kinds of foot obstacle course problems. I haven’t looked into the pass. The thought horror stories, but I know they’re out of dressing wisely there, and you don’t want to be one is tossed into a of them. Steer clear of sandals, and dusty corner in if you want to wear flats or low-top the back of your sneakers then try footie socks. This mind, along with goes out to you boys as well! I don’t all the school ma- want to hear your excuses, they sell terial that you a unisex pair at Nike, and your clean crammed into feet will thank you. your brain a few Hair Accessories — Now here’s days before. something that you may not have As your per- considered. As of late, airport se- sonal Notre curity has been cracking down on Dame fashion various types of hair accessories. advisor, I’m tell- Reports of hairpins, bands, and clips ing you to reach setting off the into that corner machine have and reclaim your been grow- fashion logic. ing more and Looking good more com- and maintaining mon. I myself your sanity while heard a TSA you’re traveling is security agent indeed possible, tell a girl that even with all the she had to chaos that devel- be screened ops along the way. Photo Courtesy of Matheus Mazzafera separately for Steer clear of these airport fashion don’ts, and wearing clip- you’ll be well on your way to creating looks that in extensions, fit your fashion wants and travel needs. and I was What to avoid: mortified for Accessories — Jewelry and belts are so cute her. False hair and on most occasions, I would say go for it, but and pinned not today. When traveling through security, up-do’s may just about anything can set a metal detector be totally cute, off resulting in a potential additional screen- but they’re no ing for you and delays for everyone else in line. longer a smart Now don’t get me wrong, some accessories pass choice for air- through the machine with no problem. If you port travel. know that certain pieces you have are safe, Try looks that then wear away! However, if you’re unsure, require fewer then for the sake of time and convenience, I hair acces- would advise that you pack them and wait until sories, and you get to your destination. If you really want to headbands wear them, try packing them somewhere that’s Photo Courtesy of Zimbio and hair ties easy to access and then putting them on on the with no metal connectors. other side of the security checkpoint. Too many hard-to-remove layers — Tank Shoes that are hard to remove ­­— Let’s be tops, t-shirts, sweaters, vests, sweatshirts and honest: If you’re choosing between two se- jackets galore! Boxers, spandex, shorts, sweats, curity lines, one with a family of five children tights, pants, and more! I’m warning you now and another with a group of businessmen, that if you’re wearing more than two items then choosing line number two is a no-brainer. from either of these lists, then your time at the Why is that? Well, because businessmen ap- airport will be nowhere near as enjoyable as it pear simple and efficient, and children fall on was for you to read that little jingle. Sometimes the ground and throw endless hissy fits. We all if you’re lucky, you’ll run into a lenient TSA want to move through security as quickly as agent who will let you through, wearing a light possible and with the least amount of trouble. sweater. More likely, chances are that you’ll Although this seems obvious, what oftentimes have to take off everything except for your shirt is not is the concept of wearing simple shoes. and any extra bottom layers. My advice would You may have 90 percent of the security equa- be to wear one layer, covered by a zip-up sweat- tion down (laptop out, jacket off and all), but er, jacket or sweatshirt of some sort. Unzipping the minute you bend down to unlace that pair will be easy enough and you won’t find yourself of Doc Marten high tops, you’re going to realize lugging 10 pounds of clothing to the nearest that you’ve just tacked five to 10 minutes on to bench when you emerge on the other end. your routine. This struggle will result in rush- ing, and you’ll come out on the other side with a Contact Jessie Christian at broken nail and your sweatshirt on backwards. [email protected]

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Sports Authority SMC Soccer | SMc 1, Hope 0 Injuries make NFL Saint Mary’s shuts out Hope

By KATIE HEIT “She was tremendously poised the box.” unpredictable Sports Writer in an intense situation.” Joyce said the Belles were a Joyce said the most challeng- little too defensive in the second The Belles continued their ing part about taking on Hope half, but acknowledged the safe Mike Monaco successful that requiring the successful season with a 1-0 (8-4, 5-3) was matching its play was necessary. Sports Writer surgery is no longer a career- shutout win over conference speed. “That is how it can go when ending prognosis. Obviously, opponent Hope on Saturday. “They get some very fast play- you’re up by a goal and trying to With countless football fans without the constant collisions, Senior midfielder Ashley ers wide in some open spaces preserve that lead,” Joyce said. around the world glued to their baseball players are at a much Morfin secured the only goal and try to take advantage of “They ended up with a lot of couches, unable to pick them- lower injury risk. of the match for the Belles (9- that,” Joyce said. “Our outside shots on goal, but only a couple selves up off the leather, there There’s also usually a large 2-1, 6-2 MIAA) in the 16th min- backs did a tremendous job were from dangerous spots. I is no doubting the popularity talent discrepancy between ute after she received a pass keeping them in check.” think we did a nice job defen- of the NFL. But while those die- a major-league regular and a from junior midfielder Mollie Belles sophomore goalkeeper sively not giving up anything hard fans couldn’t move due to Triple-A replacement, whereas Valencia. Morfin responded Chanler Rosenbaum domi- easy.” sheer enjoyment, some of the in the NFL it often simply comes with a 12-yard shot past the nated in goal from beginning Saint Mary’s will look to players being watched were in down to opportunity. Baseball Hope goalkeeper. Belles coach to end, completing her fifth continue its string of success- a similar position: unable to lift players return from the disabled Michael Joyce said he admired shutout of the year and saving a ful outings when it squares off themselves up off the turf be- list to the same spot in the start- the way Morfin handled herself season-high 11 shots. against Olivet at home Tuesday cause of injury. ing rotation or the same home under the pressure. “We’ve got a lot of confidence at 4 p.m. The list of Sunday’s injuries in the batting order. NFL play- “Ashley had a great finish on in our goalkeeper,” Joyce said. in just the early games is seem- ers, meanwhile, have capable her goal — chipped it past the “We’re usually not too con- Contact Katie Heit at ingly endless. Redskins rookie undrafted fill-ins trying to hold sliding Hope goalie,” Joyce said. cerned with shots from outside [email protected] wunderkind Robert Griffin and onto their opportunity. Victor Steelers defensive stud Troy Cruz, Arian Foster, Benjarvus SMC Golf | Adrian Jamboree Polamalu headlined the injury Green-Ellis, Wes Welker, James report, but proven veterans like Harrison, Antonio Gates and Cedric Benson, B.J. Raji and Kurt Warner were all undraft- Matt Cassel went down as well. ed and capitalized on their Belles win tournament round Every week there are start- chances. ers lost to tendons, muscles, In the NBA, the injuries aren’t ligaments and bones being torn, usually career-ending. Derrick By BRENDAN BELL was junior Alexi Brown, who season, the Belles transition pulled and broken. But forgot- Rose suffered a devastating Sports Writer scored a 91. The six-stroke into their final two tourna- ten in all these injuries is the knee injury in the playoffs and difference between the first ment rounds next weekend. underlying fact that in no sport might not be able to play when At the Adrian Jamboree, and fifth finishers for the Saint Mary’s is peaking at is there a shorter shelf life than the season starts. Whenever he Saint Mary’s won the fourth Belles gave them the edge the right time, as the Belles football. is able, though, he most certain- of six MIAA tournament over rivals Calvin College have the most critical point When a player goes down with ly will reclaim his starting role. rounds, compiling a score of and Hope College. Calvin of their schedule remain- even something as harmless as The NHL is one of the few 345 at Lenawee Country Club finished with a score of 348, ing as the MIAA End of an ankle sprain, there are a slew sports than can at least keep in Adrian, Mich. three strokes behind Saint Season Jamboree wraps up of backups with much to prove pace with the NFL’s rate of con- Belles coach Mark Mary’s, and Hope had a team the conference play. The clamoring for that vacated play- tact and collisions. Yet, with the Hamilton said the Belles score of 350. Belles will travel to Bedford ing time. It doesn’t matter if it’s exception of concussions, your were able to win this week- Relative to the first three Valley Country Club in Battle a household name or an un- typical hockey injuries don’t end because of a combina- rounds of conference play, Creek, Mich., on Friday and drafted rookie. If a player gets end careers. tion of Saint Mary’s depth the average scores for each Saturday for a two-day event. injured, he may be out of a start- Football injuries are a differ- and ability to play under team were much higher Hamilton said that with ing spot when he does eventu- ent animal. A high-ankle sprain tough conditions. during the fourth round on the Belles in the mix of the ally return. can linger for the whole season “We are deeper than the Saturday. Saint Mary’s win- standings, back to back days One of the most famous situ- and force a player to the waiver rest of the conference and ning round of 345 compared of competition will give Saint ations was when Tom Brady ef- wire. With contracts not com- it is getting to be a battle to to the three prior rounds, Mary’s a chance to rise up fectively forced Drew Bledsoe pletely guaranteed, players are be in the top five on our ros- which were won with scores the standings quickly. into the twilight of his career more quickly cut when they ter,” Hamilton said. “We are of 320, 324 and 329. Hamilton “Our goal this weekend after Bledsoe suffered a concus- don’t produce. MLB contracts also looking for some players said that the high scores was to make up 10 strokes sion on a bone-crushing hit by are notoriously lengthy and ex- to separate themselves and were due to a combination of on the first place school in Mo Lewis of the Jets (YouTube pensive, so even if a player is shoot under 80 in the future.” the course and the weather the conference and we did it.) washed-up and injury-prone, he Saint Mary’s had the small- on Saturday. that,” Hamilton said. “Now It’s easy to get caught up in the still cashes his checks and puts est spread between its golf- “Weather played a part, as we need to be able to do that thrill of a huge hit while sitting on his uniform. But in the NFL, ers out of any team in the the greens were faster and two more days and it will on your couch. But, as is often injuries are a matter of playing competition. Belles fresh- hard to put on,” Hamilton give us a chance to win the the case, one of those tackles again. man Amanda Graham shot a said. “It was tough to play tournament.” or blocks can end a career, or For fans, football Sundays team-low score of 85. Junior for the first time due to the The first golfers will tee at least knock a player from a are like clockwork. We’ll set our Justine Bresnahan followed blind shots and dog-legs, as off Friday 10 a.m. at Bedford starting spot. In a sport where fantasy lineups, post up on our close behind Graham with a well. We were able to perse- Valley Country Club, as the players make a living based on couches and settle in for hours round of 86 while freshman vere, though, and play better Belles will finish up the fall how quickly they jump, cut and on hours of exciting football ac- Claire Boyle and sophomore under those conditions than season and MIAA play. juke, a chronic ankle injury or a tion. Those are the constants. Janice Heffernan both turned the rest of the conference.” crippling knee injury can leave a The only variable: the players in rounds of 87. Rounding After earning their first Contact Brendan Bell at former starter on the unemploy- themselves. out the top five for the Belles tournament victory of the [email protected] ment line.

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By JOSEPH MONARDO round of 84 (13-over-par). Sciupider the leaders after one round, a defi- Sports Writer closed out his round with an effec- cit that represents a lackluster day tive stretch. from the home team, Kubinski Cold weather and persistent “I was really happy to see Cory said. rain greeted participants of the finish one-under the last five, be- “Really it was below what we ex- Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic cause I saw him during the rain pected to do today,” he said. “So it during the event’s opening round delay and I just asked him, I said was disappointing, but we are only Sunday. The Irish, coming off a ‘Let’s make a bunch of pars and one-third of the way there, so two fourth-place finish in their last out- make a birdie coming in,’ and sure good rounds, and we are right back ing, finished the day in 11th place enough, he did do that,” Kubinski in it.” with a 16-over-par 300. said. “So that was really nice.” Although the weather presented The seventh installment of the All 11 Irish athletes took the a significant difficulty for the Irish annual tournament began with course Sunday, with the remaining on Sunday, Notre Dame failed to the first round of three on the par- six playing as individuals. Junior handle the circumstances as well 71 Warren Golf Course, up this and captain Andrew Carreon fin- as some of its competitors, the Irish year from the traditional par-70. ished tied for 18th by carding a two- coach said. Senior Paul McNamara III led over-par 73, while freshman Zach “If you look at the board, the Notre Dame’s starting five by fin- Toste finished tied for 28th with an teams from the warm areas played ishing tied for fifth with his round opening round of 74 (3-over-par) in just fine today,” Kubinski said. of even-par 71, while juniors his first collegiate outing. “And we should be at least as good Andrew Lane and Niall Platt fol- Houston and Michigan State as that and we just didn’t play well lowed with matching rounds of sit atop the team leaderboard with it. It’s tough to have the high- ASHLEY DACY | The Observer four-over 75 and tied for 35th. heading into Monday after hav- est round of the year on your home Irish sophomore Peyton Vitter prepares to tee off during the Battle at “Paul played a great round, I ing aggregated total scores of 287 course. So I know the guys are go- the Warren on April 22. mean even-par given the condi- each, three-over-par. Junior Curtis ing to be motivated by that, and I easy shots,” he said. “The putts in- heart and willpower to just get that tions was super,” Irish coach Jim Reed currently leads the Cougars expect us to go out tomorrow and side of five feet we can’t give away ball in the hole.” Kubinski said. “I think the other at 2-under-par after shooting an really play a better round.” multiple times in a round, we’ve The Irish will look to begin an guys missed out on a good oppor- opening-day 69, while Michigan With the participants playing got to take care of the short irons — ascent up the leaderboard today tunity to play well today.” State relied on the performances the remaining two rounds today the 7, 8, 9-irons — and wedges bet- at the Warren Golf Course for the Irish freshman Cory Sciupider of Carson Castellani and Matthew and Tuesday, Kubinski said his ter than we are doing. second round of the Fighting Irish occupied the team’s fourth posi- Moseley, both of whom shot 1-un- team will have to improve around “We are driving it well, and Gridiron Golf Classic, with play tion in his first collegiate event der rounds of 70. San Francisco the hole in order to climb the lead- seemingly that is about it right now. spanning all day. with an eight-over round of 79 and completes the top three and sits at erboard before the tournament’s So I think we just have to score bet- sophomore Tyler Wingo rounded 8-over-par after the first day. end. ter. Some of it is confidence and Contact Joseph Monardo at out the starting lineup with his The Irish sit 13 strokes back of “We’ve got to take care of the some of it is just having a little bit of [email protected]

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By NICK BOYLE season, and moved the tesm a lot for our team,” Kuschel said. in a big conference match. The battle against lymphoma. We Sports Writer into a fourth-place tie with “After losing in five sets against match will also serve as a fund- hope that you will all come and Trine. Kuschel said she hopes Franklin, it would have been raiser match for the Belles. wear white to our match in sup- Saint Mary’s finished the her team can use the win to keep easy to give up. We proved to be “Wednesday will be a big port of Anne.” weekend with a 2-1 record, de- the momentum rolling into the very resilient and forgot about match for us as it is our ‘Crush for Saint Mary’s takes on Albion at feating conference foe Trine 3-2 tournament. the loss and came back with the the Cure’ night,” Kuschel said. home Wednesday night at 7 p.m. on Friday, while splitting games “We are looking forward to the big win verses Manchester.” “The team will be raising funds against Franklin and Manchester competition that is coming our Though not conference for a Saint Mary’s alumna Anne Contact Nick Boyle at on Saturday. The Belles dropped way,” Kuschel said. “Everyone matches, Kuschel believes her Blair Payne in her courageous [email protected] a 3-2 contest against Franklin is playing well right now in the team can still take a lot away Paid Advertisement before defeating Manchester 3-2. MIAA. Every match we play will from Saturday’s results and work “[Friday’s win] was a big win,” matter [in the conference stand- to improve for the future. Belles coach Toni Kuschel said. ings] going forward.” “We felt good about how we “We really played well as a team After a dramatic win over ri- played at times on Saturday,” and fought hard for the fifth set. val Trine, the Belles had a quick Kuschel said. “The biggest thing We were very happy with the way turnaround Saturday, traveling we need to work on is our serve we played.” to Manchester for a pair of non- receive and serving going into The win put Saint Mary’s (10- conference matches. this week.” 9, 5-4 MIAA) over .500 for the “Going 15 sets in two days was The Belles will face Albion next

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Paid Advertisement smc cross country | Pre-National meet Belles place 22nd in Terre Haute By LAURA COLETTI the training basically remains the Sports Writer same,” Nebesny said. “I actually find it easier to race in the cold The Belles placed 22nd this than in the heat.” weekend in a highly competi- The Belles ran in a field of six of tive field of 30 teams at the the top 30 NCAA Division III pro- Rose-Hulman Gibson Family grams this weekend, while sever- Pre-National Meet in Terre Haute, al other teams participating were Ind. regionally ranked. Nebesny said No. 3 Johns Hopkins won the racing against ranked opponents event with a team score of 52, pushes the Belles to perform bet- followed by No. 6 Claremont- ter in future meets. Mudd-Scripps. Olivet Nazarene “We will remain focused and rounded out the top three teams prepared to reach our goals and with a score of 108. The Belles fin- use the ranked opponents to push ished with a score of 578. us towards our goals,” she said. Junior Jessica Biek led the way The Belles will be going up for the Belles with a time of 24:22.0 against some more tough com- for a finish of 105th overall in a petition in future meets. Belles field of over 320 runners. Seniors coach Jackie Bauters said her Emma Baker and Elizabeth squad is anxious to finish well in Majewski finished within a few conference competition. seconds of each other and good “The team has their eyes set on for second and third overall for breaking back into the top half Saint Mary’s with times of 24:47.4 of the conference after a disap- and 24:49.6, respectively. pointing team finish in the con- The shift in weather has pre- ference last season,” Bauters said. sented little change in the way The Belles will return to ac- the Belles prepare for their races. tion Oct. 13 when they partici- Senior Angela Nebesny said that pate in the UW-Oshkosh Brooks some of the runners even pre- Invitational. fer when the temperatures get cooler. Contact Laura Coletti at “We need to dress warmer, but [email protected] Sports ndsmcobserver.com | MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2012 | The Observer 13 nd volleyball | nd 3, connecticut 0; nd 3, st. john’s 1 men’s tennis | tom fallon invitational Team takes two Big East wins Irish collect 37

By JOE WIRTH Sports Writer matches at home After sweeping Connecticut and St. John’s this weekend, the By MEGAN FINNERAN Daniil Proskura 7-5, 5-7, 1-0. Irish have won six of their last Sports Writer Freshmen Quentin Monaghan, seven matches, including three Alex Lawson and Kenneth straight wins. The Irish defended their home Sabacinski, sophomore Wyatt With the two victories, the Irish court this weekend, winning 30 McCoy, junior Ryan Bandy and (12-6, 5-1 Big East) climbed into of 37 singles matches and seven senior Spencer Talmadge also a tie for second in the Big East, of 10 doubles matches during collected wins. just one game behind conference the Tom Fallon Invitational at The Irish approached leader Marquette. the Eck Tennis Pavilion. Saturday with a confidence that On Saturday, the Irish were Four members of the squad helped them continue racking in full control of the Huskies earned a spot on the all-tour- up wins. The squad turned out from start to finish, defeating LILY KANG | The Observer nament team and senior co- 12 of 13 singles matches and Connecticut 3-0. Irish coach Junior setter Maggie Brindock makes a pass during Notre Dame’s captain Blas Moros earned five of eight doubles matches, 3-1 win over St. John’s on Sunday at Purcell Pavilion. Debbie Brown said it was a solid MVP honors. This tournament improving in the doubles area win for the team, as players who and four blocks. It was Eppink’s Brown said. “We played well marked the first time Notre where they previously strug- do not get a lot of playing time fourth straight match with at least and we are happy to come out Dame welcomed competition gled. Bandy and McCoy picked made solid contributions to the nine kills. with a win, but I would not say as the home team this season, up two singles wins each. victory. Sixteen Irish players saw Sunday’s game brought a differ- that this win gave us an extra welcoming Michigan State, Additional individual wins came action against the Huskies (12-8, ent challenge to the Irish. Brown confidence boost.” Northern Illinois, Alabama and from senior Michael Moore, 3-2). said although St. John’s was ahead Sophomore Jeni Houser Michigan. “We played well against of the Irish in the conference had 16 kills and seven blocks “Playing at home is always [Connecticut],” Brown said. “They standings, the team did not feel in the match as the Irish beat nice, because you save the time “We have all the really did not give us a lot of pres- that beating the Red Storm (17-4, the Red Storm 3-1. Houser now that you usually spend travel- necessary tools, sure, but we hit a high percentage 4-1) was an upset. has 16 straight matches with at ing either resting or somehow we just need to be of our shots and we were able to “They were on top of the con- least 10 kills. Freshman Taylor getting ready,” Moros said. “It’s able to call on it get a lot of players playing time.” ference standings, but they have Morey chipped in 13 digs, four always great playing in front of Junior Maggie Brindock’s 27 played a softer schedule and, go- assists and three aces. our home crowd as well.” during the heat of assists led the Irish while senior ing into the game, it was a team As the Irish hit a critical junc- Friday saw the Irish square competition.” Hilary Eppink added nine kills we thought we should beat,” ture of their season, Brown off with Northern Illinois in the Blas Moros said the team is on the right afternoon and Alabama in the senior Paid Advertisement track, but there are still things evening. Underclassmen started they can improve upon. the first day on a good foot, with “Our biggest strength at this freshman Nicolas Montoya and junior Billy Pecor, Talmadge, point of the season is prob- sophomores Dougie Barnard Moros, Lawson, Fredericka and ably our balanced offense,” and Michael Fredericka winning Montoya. Brown said. “We still have to their respective sets against On the doubles court, ju- get better at scoring when we members of the Huskie squad in nior Greg Andrews returned are serving, but our big hitters singles play. Montoya took down from the ITA All-American have stepped up and Andrea Jovan Zeljkovic in three sets, Championships in Oklahoma [McHugh] and Taylor [Morey] 6-3, 4-6, 1-0, while Barnard and to join Talmadge, taking down have really done well passing, Fredericka beat Max Phillips, Alabama’s Jarryd Botha and which has helped our offense.” 6-3, 6-3, and Simon Formont, Becker O’Shaughnessey 9-7 The Irish will be in action 6-4, 6-2, respectively. and Michigan’s Barrett Franks next this Friday as they hit In the evening session, Notre and Alex Buzzi 8-4. Pecor the road for a match against Dame dominated Alabama, and Lawson also defeated DePaul in Chicago. winning seven of the eight Franks and Buzzi, beating the singles matches. Moros closed Wolverines 8-6, while two oth- Contact Joe Wirth at the night with a close three-set er Irish pairs knocked off two [email protected] win, finally triumphing over Alabama squads. The Irish closed out the tour- Paid Advertisement nament Sunday, adding another eight singles victories and two doubles victories for the day. After each adding another win on the singles courts, Moros, Andrews, Talmadge and McCoy received recognition for their ef- forts throughout the weekend with spots on the nine-person all-tournament team. Pecor, Monaghan and Moore also contributed singles wins, while the Barnard and Fredericka teamed up against members of the Michigan State team and Andrews and Talmadge took down a pair from Northern Illinois. “We have all the necessary tools, we just need to be able to call on it during the heat of com- petition,” Moros said. After this weekend, the Irish showed their ability to perform. They next head to East Lansing, Mich., for the USTA/ITA Midwest Regional Championships be- ginning Oct. 18.

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of Irish junior captain and cen- Finley USA ter Anders Lee and sophomore Continued from page 16 Continued from page 16 winger Peter Schneider looked to hard to get it past [Demko], he be a formidable duo throughout Wall were both sharp and was always there and always in the game, especially in the first made numerous diving the way.” period, Jackson said. saves. The game went to overtime, “I want to put [Schneider] Clark said the play of both but the Irish and the USA U-18 in some offensive situations,” sides made for a great colle- team were unable to capitalize Jackson said. “He’s got good giate soccer match. in the sudden-death period and skills and a good shot and he has “It was a great win, but the game ended in a draw. a history of scoring goals. I want what a great college soccer to play him on the right side with game,” Clark said. “What a Anders, not the left, but for the great advertisement for col- “Sometimes time being we have to play peo- lege soccer. It was two very, those are the ple out of position because we very good teams and it was most difficult are short on the left side.” just exciting.” In the second period, the The win over Georgetown games and USA U-18 team had a slight up- puts the Irish back into the JEAN-PIERRE VERTIL | The Observer [Summerhays] did per hand, as it led the shots cat- Big East championship hunt. Irish junior defender Luke Mishu, right, pressures a Georgetown player during Notre Dame’s 3-0 over the Hoyas on Saturday. what he had to.” egory 9-5. Irish junior goaltender The Irish started 0-2 in con- Steven Summerhays, who start- ference play with a pair assignments and we played well Tuesday when they play their Jeff Jackson ed the game, was replaced with of losses at Louisville and in both of these games. On an- final non-conference regu- Irish coach 6:05 left in the second period by Connecticut, before beating other night we could have won lar season game of the year at Johnson. Summerhays had 12 Pittsburgh 7-1 on Wednesday both these games, as well. But Northwestern at 8 p.m. In the shootout, each team’s saves on the night, while Johnson and defeating the Hoyas on we’re still growing, and hope- second shooter — USA forward had eight. Summerhays was not Saturday. fully we’re still getting better.” Contact Sam Gans at Anthony Louis and Irish junior challenged much, Jackson said. Clark said Saturday’s re- The Irish are next in action [email protected] center T.J. Tynan — were the only “Sometimes those are the sult for the Irish was critical ones to make their shot in the most difficult games and as they continue toward the Paid Advertisement first four rounds. After USA de- [Summerhays] did what he had NCAA tournament. fenseman Scott Savage missed to,” Jackson said. “He had to be “It is important. It’s very his shot in the fifth round, Irish focused. All of the sudden, there’s important, just to get back, junior right-winger Bryan Rust a little traffic at the net and a play to get going,” Clark said. “But was able to deke Demko and is going on right in front of you, these are good teams. You’re bury the shootout-winner home. after going periods of time with- playing a team that’s No. 3 “I’ve been working on that at out that, it’s harder to play goalie in the country and you’re practice a lot,” Rust said. “I came like that, and he did a good job. beating them 3-0. I think down, faked the shot, made And so did [Johnson].” that’s important. Because [Demko] bite a little, turned my With an exhibition under their make no mistake about it, whole body to my backhand and belts, the Irish will take on Maine Georgetown is a very, very then made a hard cut to my fore- in the season-opener as part of good team. So that was a big hand, and there it was the open the Ice Breaker Tournament in result for us. net.” Kansas City, Mo., on Friday at 7 “The two teams we lost to The Irish controlled the first p.m. were two very good teams, period. They held the majority of [we] played them both on the possession and led 12-4 in the Contact Isaac Lorton at the road. Louisville and shots category. The combination [email protected] Connecticut, these are tough

Paid Advertisement allow Rutgers an opportunity. Rutgers Voigt tried to save a low shot Continued from page 16 on the rain-soaked surface, but (9-6-1, 2-5-1). Notre Dame had a it skipped past her, where the hard time clearing the ball in the Scarlet Knights easily poked it 10th minute, and Rutgers red- in to equalize. The teams played shirt senior defender Shannon another 75 minutes of regula- Woeller took advantage, bury- tion and extra time soccer, but ing a rebound past sophomore it wasn’t enough to break the goalkeeper Sarah Voigt. draw. The Irish were bailed out a lit- “Outside of the two goals we tle bit later though, thanks to the gave up — and that was kind of finishing of freshman forward the game right there — I thought Crystal Thomas on a pair of Von we were actually pretty good,” Rueden free kicks. Von Rueden’s Waldrum said. “I think we head- first entry bounced around a bit ed in the right direction and cre- but was eventually corralled by ated enough chances to win. It’s Thomas, who tucked it inside just unfortunate that we had a the post to tie the game in the couple mistakes in the back, but 29th minute. Six minutes later, the overall performance was another service was flicked on good.” through the box perfectly, find- Following its solid weekend ing Thomas all alone on the against teams from New Jersey, back post for her second goal of Notre Dame now heads into its the day and team-leading eighth most important matchup of the of the season. season at No. 11 Georgetown on Waldrum was quick to credit Friday. The Hoyas (12-1-2, 6-0-1) the two stellar freshmen with also dropped their first confer- leading the quick turnaround. ence points of the season in a tie “We’ve been rotating Brittany Sunday, keeping them and the with [sophomore defender] Irish in a tie atop the Big East’s Taylor Schneider, but Brittany’s National Division. crossing and service ability is so Bragging rights, important good that that’s why we left her conference points and the upper in, and she did a great job today,” hand in the division title race he said. “Crystal was on fire to- will be on the line when Notre day, too, but she’s been doing Dame travels to Georgetown on that all season. She’s been a real Friday. That match will kick off sparkplug for us.” at 3 p.m. in Washington, D.C. However, the Irish celebration lasted just 66 seconds, as once Contact Jack Hefferon at again an error in the back would [email protected] DAILY ndsmcobserver.com | MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2012 | The Observer 15

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By SAM GANS in the second half when he re- Sports Writer ceived a through ball behind the defense from Irish junior The No. 10 Irish raced out forward Harry Shipp. Finley of the gates with a fast start dribbled around charging and utilized a strong second Georgetown junior goalkeeper half en route to a 3-0 win over Keon Parsa and calmly placed No. 3 Georgetown in Alumni the ball in the net. Stadium on Saturday. Just 23 seconds later, Finley Senior forward Ryan Finley again found the goal. Irish scored two goals 23 seconds freshman midfielder Patrick apart in the 66th minute to give Hodan corralled a long pass Notre Dame (10-2-0, 2-2-0 Big near the corner and dribbled East) breathing room against toward the side of the 18-yard the Hoyas (10-2-1, 2-2-0). box. He then passed to Finley, The Irish struck first in the who fired a shot from the mid- eighth minute when junior for- dle of the box off the bottom of ward Alex Priede tapped in a the crossbar to put the Irish up goal from inside the 6-yard box. three. Priede put the Irish ahead after “We talked about at halftime, Irish senior captain and mid- once we got the second goal, we fielder Dillon Powers’ corner thought the floodgates would kick could not be cleared. kind of open up, so it was nice “It’s a big ole Alex Priede goal to get that third one and ice the – he gets goals like that,” Irish cake,” Finley said. coach Bobby Clark said. “It was Both the Irish and Hoyas had a great start. That gets you in many scoring chances through- front and then they’ve got to out the match. The two teams come, and when they have to combined for 40 shots and each come at you, then it opens their hit multiple posts. Parsa and JULIE HERDER | The Observer back, and I thought we were re- Irish junior goalkeeper Patrick Junior defender Conor Miller, pictured during Notre Dame’s 7-1 win over Pittsburgh on Oct. 3, and the ally able to open their back.” Irish topped No. 3 Georgetown on Saturday at Alumni Stadium. Finley benefited from this see FINLEY PAGE 14 hockey | nd 1, usa under-18 1 nd women’s soccer | nd 5, seton hall 1; nd 2, rutgers 2 ND ties exhibition Irish run unbeaten streak against USA U-18 to eight with win, tie

By ISAAC LORTON tie was broken by USA U-18 for- By JACK HEFFERON Sports Writer ward Shane Eiserman 1:10 into Sports Writer the third period. USA forward In a tight contest, the No. 10 Michael McCarron grabbed a No. 24 Notre Dame closed out Irish had to come from behind puck behind the net, wrapped Alumni Stadium in fine style in the third period to earn a 1-1 around the side and passed it over the weekend, notching tie in an exhibition against the across the face of the goal to a 5-1 win over Seton Hall and United States under-18 team Eiserman, who put it past lung- a 2-2 tie against Rutgers in its Sunday evening. ing Irish senior goaltender Mike last home stand of the regular The USA U-18 national team Johnson. season. came out for the first period ag- The Irish, with renewed vigor, On Friday, the Irish (10-3-2, gressively and with something to were able to finally connect at 6-0-1 Big East) took time before prove. Notre Dame had to match the 13:45 mark as sophomore de- the game to honor their two this intensity, while figuring out fenseman Eric Johnson passed graduating seniors, defender what lines played well together. the puck to junior right-winger Jazmin Hall and midfielder “[The USA U-18 team] are Mike Voran, who was able to Nicole Borner, then went out good opponents to play,” Irish slide by an incoming check. and dominated the Pirates (6- coach Jeff Jackson said. “They Voran moved the puck to wide- 10, 1-7). SUZANNA PRATT | The Observer are skilled, they skate well and open junior center David Gerths Junior midfielder Elizabeth Junior midfielder Mandy Laddish looks for a teammate during Notre Dame’s 2-2 tie with Rutgers on Sunday at Alumni Stadium. they are not cheap. I give them in front of the net. Gerths put it Tucker opened the scoring with a lot of credit. It was good for us past USA goaltender Thatcher a headed goal in the 18th min- and sophomore Sammy getting used to each other,” because [the USA U-18 team] Demko to tie the game up. ute, and freshman defender Scofield held Seton Hall to just Waldrum said. “All these young made it on hard on us, and that’s Demko amassed 25 saves and Katie Naughton added her sec- three shots, and the one goal freshmen are starting to grow what we need to do to prepare was named No. 2 star of the ond career goal six minutes they surrendered was only up, and that’s what we hoped for the season and it shows us game. Gerths said Demko was a later, with both goals coming their third allowed in the past for and expected them to do. So what we need to focus on for the hard goalie to attack. off crosses from freshman de- seven games. we’re excited that they’re mak- upcoming game. “It was nice to have time for fender Brittany Von Rueden. Irish coach Randy Waldrum ing progress back there and “This includes [line] combina- once,” Gerths said. “Usually The Irish added three more was pleased with the con- helping us win games.” tions, which we switched around you don’t run into that situa- goals after the half to cap their tributions from the defense, The Irish defensive unit a little bit in the third period, just tion where you have 10 seconds impressive offensive night — and credited their continued looked a little bit shakier on trying to get a feel for who works to take a shot. It was nice to get although the defense might growth as much of the reason Sunday though when the Irish well with who.” that goal, it’s been awhile. It was have shined even brighter. for Notre Dame’s current eight- took on the Scarlet Knights With no scores in the first or Notre Dame’s back line of game unbeaten streak. second periods, the scoreless see USA PAGE 14 Hall, Von Rueden, Naughton “They’re growing, and they’re see RUTGERS PAGE 14