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VOLUM E 40 : ISSUE 93 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2006 NDSMCOBSERVER.COM Keough rector to take on new role ND senior Father Janet appointed new superior ofN D Holy Cross community remains in

regular rhythm of the religious University President Emeritus ed about the new opportunities By AMANDA MICHAELS house.” Father Edward Malloy from with Holy Cross, he will miss hospital Assistant News Editor In this new role, the 2003-05. being rector of a men’s dorm. University announced Tuesday, “[The Board of Trustees] is a “[Leaving] is a tad b itte r­ After five years as rector of Jarret will also become a wonderful group of people ... sweet ... I love Keough Hall,” Keough Hall, Father Peter Trustee and I’m excited about [working he said. Student hit by car Jarret will now prepare to lead Fellow of the with them],” Jarret said. Jarret said Keough residents a very different group of men. U n iv e r s ity Jarret’s appointment was were “doing fine” after the early Sunday now In July, Jarret will take over representing officially announced to the Holy announcement, but said a in fair condition for Father Bill Scotch as supe­ the Order of Cross community on Feb. 12 “mixture” of emotions — both rior of the Holy Cross commu­ the Holy and to the residents of Keough for him and the students — nity at Notre Dame, responsi­ Cross. Jarret at Mass Sunday night. Jarret inevitably comes with the ble for the Order’s nearly 80 said he said Father David Tyson, change. By KAREN LANGLEY religious at the University. His became provincial superior of the Junior John Lindenmeyer, Assistant News Editor duties will center on Corby familiar with Indiana Province of the Keough Hall president, Hall, where he will oversee several Jarret Congregation of Holy Cross, expressed the dorm’s thanks Notre Dame senior Brian morning and evening prayer m em bers of approached him about the job for Jarret’s time with the hall Cardile remained hospitalized and Mass — in short, Jarret the Board of Trustees while he last fall. Tuesday after sustaining head said Tuesday, “maintaining the was serving as counselor to Jarret said while he is excit­ see JARRET/page 6 injuries when he was hit by a car early Sunday morning, offi­ cials said. Cardile was in fair condition Tuesday at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, a nurse said "Bouts' gloves up for76th year in the ring Tuesday night. Witnesses told South Bend police officers Cardile walked tary and secondary schools in into East Edison Road in front By MARCELA BERRIOS Bangladesh and also has of a moving vehicle driven by News Writer launched several medical care Chicago resident Jon and nutritional programs in Schoenweter at approximately Bengal Bouts, the annual the region. 2:30 a.m. Sunday, the South amateur Notre Dame boxing Senior Michael Schmitt Bend Tribune reported Monday. tournament that raises tens of returned to the Bengal Bouts Schoenweter was uninjured. thousands of dollars for the ring Tuesday night after a The South Bend Police Holy Cross Mission in yearlong absence, since he Department did not return calls Bangladesh, began Tuesday spent a semester abroad. He seeking comment Tuesday night as more than 50 con­ won the 140-pound weight night. tenders met in the ring in the division two years ago. Cardile, a former Keenan Hall Joyce Center. “I think the competition is resident who now lives at Now in their 76th year, the much more challenging this Turtle Creek Apartments, was Bengal Bouts are a staple of time around,” Schmitt said. struck by a car “while walking Notre Dame athletic tradition. “There are just a lot of really home [from] the Linebacker Proceeds from the Bengal talented kids in the program [Lounge],” Keenan rector Bouts have been donated to this year.” Father Mark Thesing said in an the Holy Cross Missions in Most of the Bengal Bouts e-mail sent Sunday night to Bangladesh — formerly contenders enter the program current Keenan residents and known as the East Bengal without any prior experience former residents now living off- province of India — every in boxing, according to the campus. year since 1931. Bouts’ Web site. “I would not be surprised if The Bengal Bouts brought in Junior and senior captains he is released from the hospital $500 in 1931, a number that assist the coaches in leading within the next few days,” had grown to $100,000 by last the students’ fitness drills and DUSTIN MENNELLA/The Observer Thesing said in an e-m ail to year. The money raised has Law student Jeffrey Simko, left, takes a hard punch from junior helped build several elemen­ see BOUTS/page 6 Christopher Hanlon, who went on to win their match Tuesday. see ACCIDENT/page 6 The Observer names "Merchant' sparks heated debate next General Board Panelists discuss anti-Semitic attitudes in classic Shakespearean play

Observer Staff Report post since the spring of 2005. By KATHLEEN The nine new General MCDONNELL The Observer has hired Board appointments are: News Writer department editors for all but ♦ Mary Kate Malone and two 2006-07 General Board Amanda Michaels, News positions, incoming Editor in Editors A discussion between six Chief Mike Gilloon announced ♦ Ken Fowler, Sports Editor panelists about anti- Tuesday. ♦ Brian Doxtader, Scene Semitism in William The appointments are effec­ Editor Shakespeare’s “The tive March 20. ♦ Dustin Mennella, Photo Merchant of Venice” drew an Two of the 11 positions are Editor audience packing the Philbin being filled by those who have ♦ Joey King, Viewpoint Theatre in the DeBartolo previously served in their Editor Center for the Performing posts. Jim Kirihara has ♦ Kelly Meehan, Saint Arts (DPAC) beyond capacity served as Controller since the Mary’s Editor Tuesday. fall of 2005 and will continue ♦ Sharon Brown, Ad Sales Those arriving 10 minutes through this semester before Manager prior to Tuesday night’s becoming Business Manager ♦ Nina Pressly, Ad Design panel discussion, “Engaging next fall. Graham Ebetsch Manager the Merchant of Venice: will remain as editor of the “Each person selected Academic Freedom and Anti- Graphics Department through Program of Liberal Studies department chair Henry Weinfield, left, 2006-07. He has held that see BOARD/page 6 see PAN EL/page 8 and actor Gareth Armstrong engage Shakespeare’s Shylock Tuesday. page 2 The Observer ♦ PAGE 2 Wednesday, February 22, 2006

I n s id e C o l u m n Q u e s t io n o f th e D ay: W h a t d o yo u t h in k a b o u t t h e C o l l e g e R e a d e r s h ip P r o g r a m ? 'Yes sir!'

So you think waking up to your radio alarm at 8 a.m. is tough? Try being roused out of your sleep at 6:30 a.m. by reveille blaring on the school PA sys­ tem. After promising Elizabeth Sullivan Heidi Hansen Kevin Washington Mary Morales Mary Pat Smith Winifred Samuels to visit my friend at school for four junior junior freshman senior^ junior senior years, I finally Pasquerilla East Pasquerilla East Knott off campus McGlinn Pasquerilla East made it to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs “Are we still “The what?” “As long as “I t ’s great! “I liked it when “There is a over the weekend. doing that?" college students People should it was free. ” w o rld that I knew I was can read, then be more aware exists outside of going to be about Megan O’Neil as far removed the program’s of what’s going the gates o f ND, from Saint Mary’s all right with on in the so o f course Saint Mary’s as I could get. The me, but world. ’’ people should Academy is 80 per­ Editor cent men, and seriously I don't know about its after receiving know w hat truths. ” many an e-mail about the miseries of that is." hazing I half expected to be ordered to drop and give 20 as soon as I walked through the door. The mood of campus was very pro­ fessional and the decor rather somber. I n B r ie f Instead of a nice fountain or a beautiful bell tower, the Academy has retired Debbie Johnson Schibert, fighter jets parked on its main quad. As Chair of the Saint Mary’s my friend and I approached the library Board of Trustees, will speak door, I suddenly realized every student as p a rt of the “A fte r around me had his or her hand raised Graduation: Your Saint to their forehead in a salute to some Mary’s Degree” at 6 p.m. tod- high-ranking officer who was walking night in the west wing of The by. Noble Family Dining Hall. Despite my general suspicion of the military, I decided I had to attend at Wasted and Wounded II, a least one military science class during tutorial on Internet predators, my visit just for the experience of it. I will take place at 6:30 p.m. sat in a room of cadets — decked out in tonight in O’Laughlin fatigues and boots — in my jeans and Auditorium. sweater looking very conspicuous. The lesson of the day? Give a detailed brief­ The “Around the World Film ing on how to invade North Korea, Festival” will take place at 7 attack its defenses and destroy p.m. tonight in Vander Vennet weapons of mass destruction. Theater in the Saint Mary’s Anyone up for a nice Jane Austen Student Center. novel? Anyone? The fourth years (freshmen) at the Saint Mary’s Dalloway’s academy are easy to spot. They have Board will host Wednesday the shortest haircuts and the most hag­ Night Live, a night of music gard look in their eyes. Fourth years DUSTIN MENNELLA/The Observer and comedic skits, tonight at 8 are not allowed to carry their book Bill Reagan, right, assistant director of RecSports, presents a check to Andrew p.m. at Dalloway’s Coffee bags over their shoulders but instead Santa, left, and Mostafa Sabet for winning the Feb. 4 Late Night Olympics with a House. have to lug them around by hand. team of MBA students. The pair prompty donated the money back to RecSports, Exhaustion seems to be the norm at the first winners ever to do so. Bishop Thomas J. the Academy. Not an I-stayed-up-until- Gumbleton of Detroit will 4-in-the-morning-writing-a-paper speak at 7:30 p.m. Thursday tired, but an I-stayed-up-until-4-in-the- in the Carey Auditorium in morning-and-woke-up-at-6-and-failed- O ffb e a t the Hesburgh Library as part my-uniform-inspection-and-got- of the Catholic Think Tank lec­ screamed-at-and-then-had-to-run-5 Man gets violent after that the men were fight­ vandalized a bathroom at ture series. miles type of tired. roll comes up empty ing about the toilet paper a M exican re s ta u ra n t One cadet, looking like a zombie, MOSS BLUFF, Fla. — A over the weekend when because he thought The Saint Mary’s Book Club lowered his cheek to the table in front Florida man has been Matthews pulled out a employees put hot sauce will meet Thursday in the of him. “No heads on the desks,” the accused of fatally beating rifle. Crow said he then on his tacos. Student Center Lounge from professor called out. his roommate with a began beating Matthews Two men ordered some 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The While I myself would never choose to sledgehammer and a claw with the sledgehammer tacos at Taco John's group is starting “A Hand attend a military school, it was impossi­ hammer because there and claw hammer, drive-thru around 8 p.m. Maid’s Tale” by Margaret ble not to admire the work that was was no toilet paper in according to an affidavit. Friday. Atwood. being done there. Everyone was very their home. Matthews was beaten so After receiving their friendly and welcoming toward me. Franklin Crow, 56, was badly he had to be identi­ food, they pulled over in Gabriel Meyer, author of Even in the brief weekend I spent with charged Monday with fied through his finger­ the parking lot and one of “War and Faith in Sudan,” will cadets, it was clear they had a strong homicide in the death of prints, detectives said. the men walked into the give a lecture at 7:30 p.m. sense of duty and a desire to serve Kenneth Matthews, 58, restaurant and yelled at Thursday in room 131 of their country. according to the Marion Hot sauce fires diner’s employees for putting hot DeBartolo Hall. Friday was “Hundreds” day at the County Sheriff's Office. tem per sauce on his tacos, police Air Force Academy, the day on which Capt. Thomas Bibb said COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa said. To submit information to be firsties (seniors) are handed an enve­ Crow initially denied his — Talk about a hotheaded included in this section of The lope with their base assignment at a involvement, but con­ reaction to hot sauce. Information compiled Observer, e-mail detailed fancy dinner. As they trickled back into fessed during questioning. Authorities were look­ from the Associated information about an event to the dorm after the ceremony chatting Crow told investigators ing for a man they say Press. [email protected] with friends and calling parents, I found myself excited for their futures and confident that those fighter jets are in good hands. TODAY TONIGHT THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Contact Megan O’Neil at o: in onei0907@saintmarys. edu x The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those o f The Observer. is

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By MAUREEN MULLEN brings issues to light News Writer

With April 15 looming on tho Organizers strive to teach politics, history not-so-distant horizon, the Notre Dame Tax Assistance Program (TAP) is committed to The week began Monday with helping taxpayers in the South By A DRIENNE RUFFNER a reception in O’Shaughnessy Bend/Michiana community file News Writer Hall featuring architecture and on time. industrial design student proj­ TAP is a tax program that Organizers of Haiti Awareness ects. In recent years, Notre began operating during the Week will attempt to enlighten the Dame students have gone to early 1970s with the initial goal Notre Dame community this week Haiti for spring break seminars of helping Indiana taxpayers file as they examine and publicize through the Center for Social for special Indiana credit. TAP Haiti’s political problems while Concerns, and the design proj­ currently functions “to provide also celebrating its rich culture. ects wore used to repair water free income tax return prepara­ Throughout the week, dill’erent pumps and wells in the country. tion service to low-income indi­ events will explore topics ranging However, because of violence, viduals on a regularly scheduled from economics the trip was basis at convenient locations," to dancing in deemed unsafe reads the official mission state­ GEOFF MATTESON/The Observer order to educate “Part of our and canceled in Kelly Holcomb, left, helps Yashan Sun with her tax forms ment found on TAP’s Web site. the Notre Dame education program recent years, Tuesday in LaFortune as part of the Tax Assistance Program. TAP is a program supported community about is getting students Peterek said. by student volunteers, certified Haiti. The week, “Part of our edu­ public accountants and faculty life." scheduled TAP location. also part of Black involved in learning cation program is and staff volunteers, the Web The service-learning program The Web site also describes History Month about Haiti in their getting students site said. is offered to clients “100 percent the service TAP provides to events on cam­ specific programs of involved in learn­ Matthew Adams, chairperson free of charge," he said. international clients, or nonresi­ pus, includes stu­ ing about Haiti in of TAP’s student administrator TAP’s Web site explains the dent aliens. Eligible persons are dent projects and study. ” their specific pro­ group, said Notre Dame and program is equipped to serve international faculty, discussions about grams of study,” Saint Mary’s students familiar both domestic clients and inter­ researchers and visiting schol­ Haiti. The events Sarah Peterek Peterek said. “So with U.S. tax law are eligible to national clients — two popula­ ars as well as international stu­ are sponsored by manager many disciplines work as volunteers for the pro­ tion groups with very different dents and overseas students. the Department can apply to this Haiti Program gram upon completing a two needs. Volunteers aiding international of Biological somehow." credit pass/fail course. The Domestic clients may qualify clients must have training in Sciences, the In February course is a four week personal for TAP if their yearly income is U.S. international tax treaties as Kellogg Institute and several 2004, a violent rebellion shook income tax preparatory course $35,000 or less. These clients well as U.S. tax law require­ other organizations on campus. the country, causing political tur­ taught by Professor Kenneth are largely from the Michiana ments that are imposed on legal “This is our second year organ­ moil and upheaval. One goal of Milani, who has been involved area and can receive the tax residents and nonresidents. izing 1 laiti Awareness Week," said I laitian Awareness Week is to dis­ with the program since its program’s services by visiting Last week — the first full Sarah Peterek, program manager sect and understand the influ­ beginning. one of the several local TAP work week for TAP volunteers of the Haiti Program. “We’re try­ ences and implications of Haiti’s In addition to gaining aca­ offices. Offices are located on — nearly 300 tax returns were ing to raise awareness about politically unstable history. demic credit and valuable expe­ the Notre Dame and Saint completed, and Adams said the health issues and life in Haiti." On Tuesday “The Agronomist," rience in accountancy, student Mary’s campuses as well as next few weeks will be busy. Haiti has been wrought with a film about the life of Jean volunteers are doing a true local public libraries and city “Even if you can’t get some­ political violence and devastating Dominique, a Haitian journalist service to their community, centers, all of which are listed one a refund, you sure feel good hurricanes in recent years, and and civil rights activist, was Adams said. on TAP’s Web site. knowing that you saved them event organizers hope to expose shown in the Hesburgh Center for “We are doing real tax work In addition, the program is the money of having their taxes the University community to both International Studies. for our clients, ” Adams said. “It equipped to provide individual prepared elsewhere,” Adams its problems and its triumphs. Students will present their proj­ is a very satisfying thing to on-site help — either at home, said. Both Notre Dame and the ects on Haitian history, religion know that something you learn extended care facilities or social Congregation of the Holy Cross and political issues at 2 p.m. in the classroom can have such service agencies — to taxpayers Contact Maureen Mullen at have important ties to Haiti. The Tuesday and Thursday in the a positive effect on a person’s unable to visit a regularly [email protected] Haiti Program at Notre Dame Hesburgh Center. funds disease and healthcare In addition to events on Haitian research, and Holy Cross politics, there will be cultural W ednesday, February 22 Associates — a post-graduate events during the week as well. service program — sends volun­ On Wednesday, students can teers to work in the country each learn Caribbean dance moves year. Notre Dame’s relationship from professional instructors in with Haiti began 14 years ago the LaFortune Ballroom at 7 p.m. THEOLOGY ON TAP when Father Tom Streit began The week will close Friday with a Presents research in the country on mos­ Haitian/American Mass at 5 p.m. quito-born diseases. in Pangborn Hall, followed by an Brad Gregory “The real driving force behind Africana dinner at 6 p.m. in the Notre Dame History Dept. his work is eliminating disease, ” Coleman-Morse Center. Peterek said. “With what can be done, there's so much potential to Contact Adrienne Ruflher at W h at m akes help.” [email protected] a University C ath o lic?

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Search for miners proceeds slowly Bush defends port company sale SAN JUAN DE SABINAS, Mexico — Rescue workers searching for 65 coal miners Deal with United Arab Emirates shipping companies endorsed bp President trapped deep beneath the desert scrub of northern Mexico made excruciatingly slow Associated Press progress Tuesday, working with picks and WASHINGTON— shovels as anguished relatives demanded Brushing aside objections information. from Republicans and More than two days after a gas explosion Democrats alike, President filled tunnels with fallen rock, wood and Bush endorsed the takeover metal, rescuers have found no sign of the of shipping operations at six workers — either dead or alive — in the major U.S. seaports by a Pasta de Conchos mine, about 85 miles state-owned business in the southwest of Eagle Pass, Texas. United Arab Emirates. He Crews wearing gas masks and oxygen pledged to veto any bill tanks got through one wall of debris, only to Congress might approve to encounter another about 1,800 feet inside block the agreement. the tunnel early Tuesday. At least two con­ The president on Tuesday veyor belt operators may bo just beyond the defended his adm inistra­ wall, but most of the other miners were tion's earlier approval of the thought to be as far as one to three miles sale of London-based from the mine's entrance. Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Co. to Car bomb kills 22 in Iraqi capital Dubai Ports World, despite BAGHDAD — A car bomb exploded Tuesday concerns in Congress it on a street packed with shoppers in a Shiite could increase the possibility area of Baghdad, killing 22 people and of terrorism at American wounding 28, police said. It was the deadliest ports. bomb attack in the Iraqi capital in a month. The sale — expected to be Terrified children screamed and several finalized in early March — women wailed for their dead, crying, “the ter­ would put Dubai Ports in rorists, may God punish them.” Shattered bits charge of major shipping of fruits and vegetables from vendors’ push­ operations in New York, carts lay scattered on the street amid pools of New Jersey, Baltimore, New blood. Orleans, Miami and At least eight other people were killed and Philadelphia. "If there was more than 30 injured Tuesday in bombings any chance that this trans­ and shootings elsewhere in Baghdad and in action would jeopardize the attacks on beauty parlors and liquor stores — security of the United States, symbols of Western influence — in Baqouba it would not go forward,” northeast of the capital. Bush said. “It sends a terrible signal to friends around the world that it’s OK for a company N a t io n a l N e w s from one country to manage The Port of Miami, shown above, is one of the six U.S. ports that is planned to be includ­ the port, but not a country ed in the government’s sale to a state-owned company in the United Arab Emirates. Supreme Court to address abortion that plays by the rules and WASHING TON — The Supreme Court said has got a good track record this is a new layer of con­ House Speaker Dennis House. Tuesday it would consider reinstating a from another part of the trols,” he said. Baker added Hastert, R-I1L, asked the “I can understand why federal ban on what opponents call partial- world, ” Bush said. that U.S. intelligence agen­ president for a moratorium some in Congress have birth abortion, pulling the contentious issue To assuage concerns, the cies were consulted “very on the sale until it could be raised questions about back to the high court on conservative administration disclosed early on to actually look at studied further. “We must whether or not our country Justice Samuel Alito’s first day. some assurances it had vulnerabilities and threats.” not allow the possibility of w ill be less secure as a Alito could well be the tie-breaking vote negotiated with Dubai Ports. Bush sought to quiet a compromising our national result of this transaction,” when the court decides if doctors can be It required mandatory par­ political storm that has unit­ security due to lack of the president said. “But they jailed for performing the abortion proce­ ticipation in U.S. security ed Republican governors review or oversight by the need to know that our gov­ dure. programs to stop smuggling and Senate Majority Leader federal government,” ernment has looked at this It is the first time the court has consid­ and detect illegal shipments Bill Frist of Tennessee with Hastert said. issue and looked at it care­ ered a federal restriction on abortion, and of nuclear materials; rough­ liberal Democrats, including Maryland’s Republican fully.” conservatives said they expect the member­ ly 33 other port companies New York’s two senators, Gov. Robert Ehrlich, during A senior executive from ship change to affect the outcome. participate in these volun­ Hillary Rodham Clinton and a tour of Baltimore’s port on Dubai Ports World pledged "This is the frontline abortion case in the tarily. The Coast Guard also Charles Schumer. Tuesday, called the deal an the company would agree to country," said Jay Sekulow, chief counsel said Tuesday it was nearly Frist said Tuesday, before “overly secretive process at whatever security precau­ for the conservative American Center for finished inspecting Dubai Bush’s comments, that he the federal level. ” tions the U.S. government Law and Justice, who represents members Ports’ facilities in the United would introduce legislation Bush took the rare step of demanded to salvage the of Congress in the case. States. to put the sale on hold if the calling reporters to his con­ deal. Chief operating officer A senior Homeland White House did not delay ference room on Air Force Edward “Ted ” II. Bilkey Three indicted for plotting attacks Security official, Stewart the takeover. He said the One after returning from a promised Dubai Ports “will CLEVELAND — Three Muslim men from Baker, said this was the first- deal raised “serious ques­ speech in Colorado. He also fully cooperate in putting the Middle East have been charged with ever sale involving U.S. port tions regarding the safety stopped to talk before televi­ into place whatever is neces­ plotting terrorist attacks against U.S. and operations to a state-owned and security of our home­ sion cameras after he sary to protect the termi­ coalition troops in Iraq and other countries. government. “In that sense land. returned to the White nals.” One of the men, a citizen of both the U.S. and Jordan, also was accused of threaten­ ing to kill or injure President Bush, accord­ ing to an indictment released Tuesday. All three had lived in Toledo within the R u s s ia past year and were arrested over the week­ end — two of them in Toledo, the third in Jordan, authorities said. Iran says negotiations 'constructive'

Associated Press Enriched uranium can be used as fuel Supreme National Security Council, as L o c a l N e w s for a nuclear reactor or fissile material saying. MOSCOW — A top Iranian negotiator for a bomb. Iran says it is pursuing The negotiations ended without any Teachers commited to evolution on Tuesday said “constructive” nuclear peaceful nuclear energy but Western visible progress, but Russian Foreign BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Ten years ago, talks in Moscow offered hope of ending a nations fear it is seeking an atomic Minister Sergey Lavrov declined to label high school biology teachers in Indiana spent diplomatic standoff, but some Russians weapon. them a failure. little time teaching students about evolution. voiced concern that Iran was using the “In our belief, the trend of negotiations “I would be cautious about using the Despite controversy over the place of evo­ talks to stall for time and avert interna­ was positive and constructive,” Iran’s term ‘failure’ or ‘setback’ as long as the lution instruction in the classroom, there’s tional sanctions. chief negotiator, Ali Hosseinitash, told negotiations have not finished, ” he said in been a shift in the Hoosier state: A new study The talks centered on a Kremlin com­ state-run Iranian television as he left televised remarks. indicates teachers are devoting more, not promise proposal, backed by the United Moscow after two days of meetings. U.S. Undersecretary of State Nicholas fewer, hours to incorporating the concept of States and the European Union, that calls “There are elements in these negotia­ Burns said Tuesday on a visit to Moscow evolution into their lessons. At the same for uranium for Iran’s nuclear energy tions that give us grounds for hope that that “from what we know ... no new time, the study says, Indiana schools of edu­ program to be enriched in Russia to pre­ we will reach an agreement,” Russia's ground was broken. ” but added that he cation could improve their preparation of vent it from being diverted for atomic Interfax news agency quoted thought broad cooperation among coun­ science teachers on the subject of evolution. weapons. Hosseinitash, the deputy secretary of the tries in pressuring Iran was working well. page 6 The Observer ♦ CAMPUS NEWS Wednesday, February 22, 2006

month and a half as a group, “I used to box, so 1 know Napolitano introduced an Accident doing drills and training from experience there is Olympic boxing style to the Bouts together, and becoming nothing more invigorating Bouts in which fights are continued from page 1 continued from page 1 friends, ” he said. “When the while you’re scored by the championships finally begin, fighting than number of punch­ The Observer Tuesday night. introduction to basic boxing you fight each other and it’s the crowd’s “I never thought I ’d es la n d e d , as Thesing visited Cardile techniques — such as how to intense, but when it’s over, as energy,” Bouts like boxing, but the opposed to pro­ Sunday afternoon and throw and block punches — soon as you step out of the announcer Bengal Bouts have a fessional boxing, explained the situation to the and footwork. ring, you’re immediately and law stu­ w h e re the dorm in his Sunday night e- Junior captain Andrew friends again.” dent J e ff really noble strength and mail. McGill, a winner Tuesday Freshman Joey Leary, a Robinson said. purpose. ” impact of the “[Cardile] was alert and com­ night, said the training is winner Tuesday night in the Junior punches often municative, although very tired intense, often demanding 150-pound division, said it Katherine determine the Katherine Coba and experiencing a good deal of three or four was the pro­ Coba said she winner. pain,” Thesing said in the hours every gram’s serious­ has a frie n d junior Knockdowns in “When the Sunday night e-mail. “At this day. ness and inten­ competing the Bengal Bouts’ point, none of his injuries A s p i r i n g championships finally sity he found this year and ring are not a appear to be life-threatening. c h a m p io n s begin, you fight each appealing. is looking forward to cheer­ common sight, as Notre He will have a long recovery “I was a ing him on. Dame boxers learn instead a must perform other and it’s intense, process.” m ore than pretty commit­ “I never thought I’d like style of boxing that focuses Thesing asked residents to 300 p u sh ­ but when i t ’s over, as ted athlete in boxing, but the Bengal Bouts on technique, agility and keep Cardile and his family in ups, 500 sit- soon as you step out of high school, have a really noble purpose, movement. their prayers. ups and the ring, you ’re but I’m not and since you know the guys And the Bouts go beyond A close friend of Cardile’s 1,000 jump­ currently in who are boxing, it’s really the Notre Dame community. who was contacted by The ing ja ck s immediately friends any varsity exciting to watch,” Coba said. The celebration of the 70th Observer Tuesday night subse­ every day again. ” te a m , so The Bouts’ Web site gives a anniversary of the Bengal quently spoke to Cardile, who b efo re the Bengal Bouts detailed history of the event’s Bouts in 2000 brought boxing requested he not comment. training really caught presence at Notre Dame. legend Muhammad Ali to matches even Andrew McGill my attention Irish football coach Knute South Bend to receive a spe­ begin, McGill Bengal Bouts boxer and gave me Rockne first brought boxing cial Bengal Bout Award, Contact Karen Langley at said. an opportunity to South Bend in the 1920s given every year to an out­ kl angle 1 @nd.edu Though the to stay with the intention of keeping standing figure in boxing and program is physically involved in a serious sport,” his players in shape during humanitarian causes. demanding and time consum­ he said. the spring semester. Other recipients of the ing, McGill said the Bengal Some years, the crowds the The program was taken award include Father Ned Bouts offer a team-like expe­ fights draw are surpassed over in 1931 and expanded Joyce and two-time world rience that attracts students. only by those at football by a boxer from New York, middleweight champion Tony Jarret “This is the only program games. The 1999 finals were Dominic “Nappy” Napolitano, Zale, “the Gary Man of Steel.” continued from page 1 I ’ve ever heard about where the second most attended who directed and coached guys that will eventually have athletic event of the year, the the Bengal Bouts for 55 Contact Marcela Berrios at Bouts’ Web site said. years. and the residents’ regret at to fight each other spend a [email protected] seeing him go. “I am happy that the order of Holy Cross has seen the great potential in Father Pete and is Bad in Hall majoring in Department since the fall of major and Chinese minor willing to give him such a won­ Board English, started working with his sophomore year. from Highwood, 111. She is derful opportunity,” The Observer during the fall Mennella, a sophomore currently an executive in the Lindenmeyer said. “However, continued from page 1 semester of her freshman from Keough Hall, is a Civil Ad Sales Department. Father Pete has been an year. The Sewickley, Penn, Engineering major who hails Pressly, from Palm Beach, extraordinary rector during my brings significant talent and native previously worked as from Seattle, Wash. He has Fla., is a junior from Howard years in Keough. He has acted experience to their respec­ an Observer associate news worked in the Photo Hall. The Graphic Design as leader, priest, brother and tive positions,” Gilloon said. editor and has spent two Department since the fall of major has worked as a most sincerely of all, friend. “I am confident the staff summers as a reporting his freshman year. graphic designer for Legends “For that, I think I can speak assembled w ill build on the intern at the Pittsburgh Post- K ing is a M e c h a n ic a l of Notre Dame. for the dorm in saying that he tradition of excellence The Gazette. Engineering and Philosophy K irihara is a form er Knott will be truly missed.” Observer has established.” Fowler, a sophomore from major who has worked in the Hall resident who currently Jarret is, however, looking M alo n e is a sophom ore Siegfried H all, is a Political Viewpoint Department since lives off campus. He is a forward to a bit less stress on from Farley Hall majoring in Science major and the spring of his freshman fourth-year Accountancy the job with the Holy Cross American Studies and minor- Journalism, Ethics and year. King came to Notre major and Japanese minor priests. ing in Journalism, Ethics and Democracy minor from Long Dame from London, England from Bloomington, Minn. “I ’ll go to bed e a rlie r I in Democracy. The Columbus, Beach, N.Y. He has covered and lives in Siegfried Hall. Ebetsch, a junior Graphic Corby],” he joked. “IMoving Ohio native started working Notre Dame women’s soccer, Meehan, a Communications Design major, has been from Keough I will be a little bit at The Observer during the Notre Dame women’s basket­ major living in Le Mans Hall, Graphics Editor since the of an adjustment, but not bad.” fall semester of her freshman ball, men’s golf and Saint is a native of Poland, Ohio. spring of his sophomore year. Neither Seetch nor Tyson year, and has since covered Mary’s basketball. She joined The Observer dur­ He lives in Carroll Hall and is could be reached for comment topics including the contro­ Doxtader is a junior major­ ing the fall of her freshman a native of Wheaton, 111. Tuesday. versy surrounding the 2005 ing in History, Film, year and has since covered The Observer is still Jarret received his bachelor’s regilding of the Golden Dome Television and Theater and various Saint Mary’s events accepting applications for the degree from Notre Dame in and aspects of the current English. Originally from including the SMC Web Administrator and 1986 and his master of divinity academic freedom and Hurley, N.Y., Doxtader lives Monologues. Systems Manager positions. degree from Notre Dame in Catholic character debate. in Alumni Hall and has Brown, who lives in Welsh Please direct all inquiries to 1991, and was ordained a Michaels, a junior from worked in the Scene Fam ily H all, is a M arketing Gilloon at [email protected] priest in 1992. From 1991-95 he was deacon and associate pastor at Christ the King Parish in South Bend. He was pastor An Evening of Prayer from Around the World X : X H O L Y of St. Pius X Parish in Granger, AIA CRoss Ind. from 1995 until his return to the University in 2001. K : 3 COLLEGE Jarret currently teaches one course a year in Notre Dame’s master of divinity program, / f You can advance the which he plans to continue doing next year. Catholic Mission of Holy Cross! Jarret said he believes the Office of Student Affairs will soon begin the search for a new HALL DIRECTORS NEEDED Keough rector. Mease join us for an evening o f 2006-2007 Maddie Hanna contributed to ZLen M editation this report. as part o f a series exploring the beliefs HOLY CROSS COLLEGE and practices of the worlds great faith Contact Amanda Michaels at traditions. [email protected] GRAD STUDENTS Guided by Or. Thomas Fbtersen m m c m m a t and Fr. 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Wednesday, February 22 , 2006 ^ ^ page 7 M a r k e t R e c a p RadioShack CEO steps down -4 6 .2 6 David Edmondson resigns following questions concerning his resume's accuracy Jones %n ’0 6 9 0 6 Up: Same: Down: Composite Volunr Associated Press Z.550 163 i 1,732 2,129,681,100 : DALLAS — RadioShack AMEX 1 ,8 5 3 .2 7 + 12.64 Corp.’s embattled president NASDAQ 2.262.% -19.40 and CEO. David NYSE 8,082.66 -9.76 Edmondson, resigned Monday following ques­ S A P SOO 1,283.04 - 4.20 tions about his resume’s NIKKEIfTokyo) 15,887.09 - 7.85 accuracy. FTSE IOO(London) 5,857.70 - 5.30 The Fort Worth electron­ ics re ta ile r said that its CO M PANY %CHANGE | $GAIN | PRICE board accepted his resig­ nation and has promoted NASDAQ 110 TR (QQQQ) -0.46 -1.12 40.75 Claire Babrowski — execu­ INTEL CP (INTC) +0.05 +0.01 20.62 tive vice president and SIRIUS SATELLITE R (SIRI) -1.52 -0.08 5.18 chief operating officer — to acting CEO. MICROSOFT CP (MSFTj -0.60 -0.16 26.54 Leonard Roberts, CISCO SYS INC (CSCO) -1.41 -0.28 19.58 RadioShack’s chairman and Edmondson’s prede­ cessor as CEO, said the 30-YEAR BOND +0.48 +0.22 45.63 move was necessary to 10-YEAR NOTE +0.41 +0.18 44.45 restore the company’s credibility. +0.18 5-YEAR NOTE +0.40 45.27 “One of the most impor­ 3-MONTH BILL +0.77 +0.35 45.84 tant things we have as a corporation is integrity and trust and we know we have LIGHT CRUDE ($/bbl.) + 1.45 62.74 to restore that back to the GOLD ($/Troy oz.) + 2.00 556.60 public,” he said. PORK BELLIES (cents/lb.) +3.00 87.33 Edmondson issued a brief statement Monday but did 5 3 2 2 3 not discuss his resume. YEN 118.5950 “For the last 11 years, it EURO 0.8393 has been my privilege to be associated with POUND 0.5731 RadioShack,” he said. “At CANADIAN $ 1.1472 this time the board and I have agreed that it is in the best interest of the compa­ ny for new leadership to I n B r ie f step forward so that our David Edmondson, CEO of RadioShack Corp., stands in the gaming area of a prototype turnaround plan has the store. Edmondson resigned Monday following questions about his resume’s accuracy. Boston Scientific stock increases best possible chance to BOSTON — Shares of Boston Scientific succeed, as I know it will.” quit, the company said. Wednesday he believes that didn’t think the change Corp. rose nearly 9 percent Thursday after Edmondson’s troubles Edmondson, 46, joined he received a theology would come on a public the medical device maker’s finance chief began last Tuesday when RadioShack in 1994 and diploma called a ThG, but holiday, as it did, when bought almost $4.6 million worth of his com­ errors in his resume were had been CEO since May. not the four-year bachelor financial markets were pany’s stock, prompting investors to follow his reported by the Fort Worth Edmondson had claimed of science degree listed on closed. lead. Slar-Telegram. The compa­ that he received degrees in his resume. He could not “If you think about his The shares’ rise to their highest closing ny’s board said it stood theology and psychology document the ThG diplo­ tenure, it’s not as if he’s led price in more than a month helped the stock behind its CEO, a decision from Pacific Coast Baptist ma. a turnaround of this com­ rebound from a recent slump amid investor Roberts said he now College in California, which Roberts said company pany.” she said. “That worries about the company’s pending $27 bil­ regrets. moved in 1998 to background checks did not being said, it would be dif­ lion acquisition of Guidant Corp. Shares of On Wednesday, Oklahoma and renamed include academic verifica­ ficult for the board, consid­ Boston Scientific also have languished follow­ Edmondson said he took itself Heartland Baptist tion in 1994 as it does ering the things that have ing a Ian. 25 warning by the U.S. Food and responsibility for the Bible College. today. come out, to find a reason Drug Administration about quality-control errors. Separately, The school’s registrar Roberts said to keep him.” problems at the Natick-based company. RadioShack said it would told the Star-Telegram that Edmondson’s severance The company has since Analysts said investors Thursday responded hire outside lawyers to records showed package will be less than removed biographical to stock purchases by Chief Financial Officer investigate errors in Edmondson completed only $1 million in a cash payout, sketches of its executives, Larry Best that amounted to a personal vote Edm ondson’s resum e, two semesters and that the but said more details will including Babrowski, and of confidence in his company’s future. including claims that he school never offered be released Tuesday in a replaced it with the follow­ "I think investors do take insider buying as earned two college degrees degrees in psychology. The regulatory filing. ing statement: “We are cur­ a good sign, and 1 think they especially want­ for which the school he school official declined to The move did not sur­ rently updating and vali­ ed Boston Scientific to do it,” said Jan Wald, attended has no records. comment to The Associated prise Stacey Widlilz, ana­ dating all of the biographi­ an analyst with A.G. Edwards & Sons. That investigation won’t Press. lyst for Fulcrum Global cal information for each of continue since Edmondson Edmondson said last Partners LEG. though she our senior executives.” Economic indicators rise dramatically NEW YORK — A closely watched gauge of future economic activity rose sharply in January, suggesting the nation’s economy could see robust growth in the spring, a pri­ Interest rate decisions unpredictable vate research group said Tuesday. The Conference Board said its Index of Leading Economic Indicators rose 1.1 percent Associated Press “Although the stance of policy that time to help keep inflation in last month, better than the 0.5 percent gain seemed close to where it needed to check. expected by market analysts. January’s WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve be given the current outlook, some At the January meeting, the increase follows a 0.3 percent increase in policy-makers last month indicated future policy firming might be need­ Federal Reserve boosted a key inter­ December. that interest-rate decisions could ed” to keep inflation and the econo­ est rate, called the federal funds The gain in December’s leading economic become less predictable, relying my on an even keel, according to the rate, by one-quarter percentage indicator was revised upward from what was more heavily on short-term econom­ minutes. point to 4.50 percent, the highest in originally reported as a 0.1 percent increase, ic prospects than on more sweeping One of the first challenges facing nearly five years. That was the 14th according to Ken Goldstein, the Conference monetary strategy. Bernanke, whose first day on the job increase of that size since the Fed Board’s labor economist. Minutes of the Fed’s dosed-door was Feb. 1, will be to work with his began to tighten credit in June 2004. The leading index’s January increase meeting on Jan. 31 — Chairman Fed colleagues and decide when to The funds rate, the interest that reflects improvement in six of 10 components, Alan Greenspan’s last — were stop boosting rates. If he stops too banks charge each other on including stock prices and building permits. released Tuesday and offered insight soon, inflation could get out of hand. overnight loans, is the Fed's main The index has increased 2.3 percent from into policy-makers’ thinking as they If he waits too long, the economy tool for influencing economic activi­ July 2005 to January 2006. contemplated what might be the could be hurt. ty. “The economy got off to a good start [early] appropriate end point in the Fed’s Bernanke’s first interest-rate meet­ In the future, though, the path of in the first quarter,” said Joe LaVorgna, chief nearly two-year credit tightening ing is March 27-28. In congressional interest rates might not be nearly as fixed-income economist at Deutsche Bank campaign and as they prepared for testimony last week, he hinted that predictable as it had been, Fed poli­ Securities Inc. the new chief, Ben Bernanke. another rate increase could come at cy-makers indicated in the minutes. pageS The Observer ♦ NEW'S Wednesday, February 22, 2006

Each panelist discussed his one is isolated and marginal­ views on the anti-Semitic impli­ ized.” Panel cations of the text. Political sci­ . Film, Television and Theatre Embattled Harvard continued from page 1 ence professor Michael Zuckert department chair Peter challenged some apparent Holland said he has seen pro­ Semitism,” had to stand aspects of anti-Semitism in ductions of the play that were throughout the presentation, as Shakespeare’s play by examin­ offensive to him as a Jew. He president to resign nearly 80 people attended the ing the complexity of Shylock’s recalled a Royal Shakespeare event expected to draw fewer character. performance that portrayed a than 50. Shylock is morally irrepara­ large number of Jews accom­ Summers steps down amid debate Actors from the London ble, but his moral offenses con­ panying Shylock to the trial, Stage will perform “The nect with Shylock as a human chanting liturgy in an apparent Merchant of Venice” in the being rather endorsement of Decio Mainstage Theatre of than Shylock the eminent DPAC Friday, Saturday and as a Jew, "Isn't Shakespeare murder. Sunday. Zuckert said. “As a Jew, I The debate surrounding “The Shylock breaks good enough to be a was very upset Merchant of Venice” focuses on many Jewish problem ?” about it,” he Shylock, a wealthy Jewish laws in “The said. moneylender who is often con­ Merchant of But Holland Henry Weinfield sidered Shakespeare’s most V e n ic e ” — was quick to controversial character. In the laws concern­ department chair point out that a play, Shylock agrees to lend ing diet, usury Program of Liberal Studies complex, vary­ Antonio — the merchant of the and morality. ing w ork is play’s title — money on condi­ Antonio’s tri­ open to inter­ tion that Shylock may extract a umph therefore does not repre­ pretation — and it was that pound of Antonio’s flesh if he sent that of the Christians over particular interpretation that defaults the loan. Despite offers the Jews because Shylock him­ was offensive. Emphasizing to pay twice the price of the self is no representation of the discussion and debate, Holland loan, Shylock is determined to Jewish tradition. placed the play in context with AP take his revenge when Antonio Panelist Gareth Armstrong the larger issue of academic Harvard University president Lawrence Summers addresses stu­ defaults, until Shakespeare’s offered a point of view different freedom. dents who gathered to protest his resignation Tuesday. heroine frustrates Shylock’s from the five academics — that Furthermore, Holland plans and redeems Antonio in of an actor. Armstrong, who warned that important lessons Associated Press Kirby has said the decision was court. will play Shylock in the week­ could be lost if academic free­ mutual. Discussion grew heated as end’s productions, spoke from dom is lim ited to only that CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — On Tuesday, Kirby issued a the topic transitioned between a unique perspective. which we morally approve. Lawrence Summers ended his statement saying Summers had anti-Semitism and academic “When you tour this play, “I ’d be perfectly happy, as tumultuous stint as Harvard accomplished a great deal dur­ freedom at the University. In a there is a sense of isolation if both a Jew and the chair of University president Tuesday, ing his tenure, and “he has set in Jan. 23 address to the faculty, you play Shylock,” Armstrong FTT, to see the choosing to resign June 30 motion important initiatives for University President Father said. “The truth is, it’s Shylock ‘Oberammergau Passion’ play rather than fight with a faculty the university’s future.” — he’s the essence of isolation. John Jenkins said the blatantly performed at Notre Dame angered by his management Derek Bok, Harvard’s presi­ anti-Semitic play Shylock isn’t a character peo­ because of the discussion it style and comments that innate dent from 1971 to 1991, will “Oberammergau Passion” ple speak to, they speak at would raise,” Holland said. ability may explain why few serve as interim president of the would be hypothetically unac­ him .” Audience members partici­ women reach top science posts. University from July 1 until the ceptable for performance at Armstrong applied his expe­ pated heavily in the discussion, “I have reluctantly concluded conclusion of the search for a Notre Dame. Panelists drew rience as Shylock to the broad­ voicing concerns on both sides that the rifts between me and new president. parallels between that play and er issue present — not just of the issue. segments of the Arts and Board members said in a letter “The Merchant of Venice.” anti-Semitism, but the ostraciz­ While opinions differed as to Sciences faculty make it infeasi­ posted online that the past year The opening remarks from ing of any member of society. how to interpret anti-Semitic ble for me to advance the agen­ has been difficult and “some­ Henry Weinfield, Program of “This is what happens when tones in “The Merchant of da of renewal that I see as cru­ times wrenching,” but they look you marginalizing someone Liberal Studies department Venice” and in the morality of cial to Harvard’s future,” back on Summers’ tenure with who is different,” Armstrong chair and English professor, performing contentious plays, Summers wrote appreciation. were pointed jokes. said. “[Shylock] demands a all panelists agreed on the in a letter post­ “Larry pound of flesh. Is this ‘“The Merchant of Venice’ importance of debate — espe­ ed on the Summers has grotesque? Yes — but he’s pre­ was absent from Jenkins’ cially on controversial issues. school’s Web “These last years served Harvard speech — isn’t Shakespeare pared to kill someone against site. have not been without with extraordi­ all of the laws of his faith. This Contact Kathleen McDonnell at good enough to be a problem?” “This is a day nary vision and he said. is what happens when some­ [email protected] their strains and of mixed emo­ vitality,” the tions for me,” he moments of rancor. ” members said. added in a con­ Summers, a ference call with Lawrence Summers former U.S. reporters. Harvard president Treasury secre­ Effective at tary in the the end of the Clinton TURTLE CREEK academic year, Administration, Summers’ move brings to a close was a prominent economist the briefest tenure of any when he became Harvard’s 27th Harvard president since 1862, president after Neil L. when Cornelius Felton died after Rudenstine announced his resig­ two years in office. Summers has nation in May 2001 after nearly 4.0 Student Living led America’s wealthiest univer­ a decade in office. sity, with an endowment of more A former professor of econom­ than $25 billion, since 2001. ics at Harvard, Summers said Lie became embroiled in sever­ he’ll return to teaching at the At Notre Dame al controversies early in his school after a year sabbatical. tenure, among them the depar­ “These last years have not ture of prominent black studies been without their strains and professors such as Cornel West moments of rancor,” the 51- ( 888 ) 278-5962 — who left after a falling out year-old Summers acknowledged with the university president. in his letter on the school Web Last year’s comments to an site. academic conference on women Judith Ryan, the professor of New Look. Better Lifestyle. Still Closest To Campus. in science grew into a broader German and comparative litera­ debate of Summers’ manage­ ture who introduced the latest ment style, which some consid­ no-confidence resolution, said ered brusque and even bullying. Summers’ resignation was He also was also criticized by appropriate under the circum­ Walk to Campus some for his handling of plans to stances. NOW LEASING FOR expand Harvard’s campus across “I ’m certainly glad we’re not Covered Parking 2006! the Charles River in Boston. going to have to have that faculty The discontent prompted a meeting on Feb. 28th, which • Laundry 218-185 no confidence vote from would have been agonizing for Facilities On Site Mention This Ad Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and both sides,” she said. And The Application Sciences last March — the only On campus Tuesday, about 80 • Wireless Internet) known instance of such an students gathered outside Fee Is FREE! action in the 370-year history of Summers’ office intermittently Available the university. Faculty votes are chanting, “Stay, Summers, Stay” symbolic because the seven- and “Five more years.” member Harvard Corporation “I don’t think it’s the worst ‘Prices ere subject to change has sole authority to fire the uni­ tragedy to happen to Harvard, versity’s president. but it’s a shame,” said Jonathan Another no confidence vote Blazek, 21. “He’s done a lot for was scheduled for next Tuesday. this university.” 1710 E. Turtle Creek Drive It was called following the resig­ Summers eventually emerged Apply Online At nation of Faculty of Arts and from his office to address the South Bend, Indiana 46637 Sciences Dean W illiam Kirby: students. [email protected] & Some faculty believe he was “This is a bittersweet day,” he www.campuscribs.net m pushed out by Summers, though said. Wednesday, February 22, 2006 The Observer ♦ N EVCS page 9

P h il ip p in e s Gunman arrested after No sign of landslide survivorsslaying, hotel standoff Marines, volunteers keep searching Filipino village despite setbacks Associated Press shots at a security guard who went to the hotel room. He also Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Police blasted fired on SWAT officers through out a 20th story window and the door and the wall twice, but GUINSAUGON — The U.S. stormed a room at a Las Vegas did not injure anyone during the Marines dug 10 feet down, Strip hotel-casino Tuesday, negotiations, police said. then 20, but the mud began arresting a gunman who author­ The alleged gunman was collapsing just as they tried to ities say killed a man and shot at uninjured. Curtis Billy Bonilla, use their shovels to widen the # police and a security guard dur­ 22, of Las Vegas, was charged little hole. ing a six-hour standoff. with murder, attempted murder Despite growing frustration, > No shots were fired in the final and three counts of attempted and repeated failures, troops assault on Room 2036 of murder of a police officer. and volunteers pressed the Harrah’s Cam aval Tower, as a Guests in sleep clothes and search for a mud-swamped SWAT team burst in around 7 robes were evacuated from the school as fears grew that time a.m. Police would not say how 19th, 20th and 21st floors and already may have run out for they shattered the window on offered blankets and food at the rescuing anyone else from a the 35-story tower, describing it hotel buffet, Harrah’s massive landslide. only as a tactical diversion. spokesman Alberto Lopez said. And no one was sure just “We were forced to take out The victim was later pro­ where to dig on Tuesday. an outside window in our nounced dead at a hospital. “Even the local population attempts to take him into cus­ Police said he was from Reno has kind of lost their bearings," tody,” Sgt. Chris Jones said. but did not identify him. said 1,1. Jack Farley, who was U.S. Marines dig through mud and rocks in an effort to find Hotel guests on the 19th, 20th The gunman and the dead leading about 40 Marines at survivors from last week’s landslide in Guinsagon, Philippines. and 21st floors were evacuated man were identified as guests at the site. “They don’t have those about 1 a.m. after several peo­ the 2,575-room hotel. Police terrain features around to dis­ structure to indicate the loca­ Taiwanese teams set up sen­ ple said they heard shots ring said the motive was not clear tinguish where something real­ tion of the school,” said Joel sors in hopes of detecting out. and it was not known whether ly is.” Son, in charge of a group of sounds from any survivors. Police said the man fired three the men knew each other. Still, the Marines promised to miners at the site. “It’s all High-tech gear detected keep trying until all hope was mud.” some underground sounds late gone. Hopes for a miracle have Monday, creating a buzz of “We just keep thinking if it’s focused on the school largely excitement and adrenaline ENGINEERING INTERN OPENINGS one of our lost, our loved ones, because of unconfirmed among troops, miners and vol­ out there, we want someone reports that survivors there unteers whose hopes of finding working for us,” Farley said. sent mobile phone text mes­ life had all but vanished. 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L e t t e r to t h e E d it o r Peace Week calls all to love Literary characters — from Vicky consequently, in the culture. This ship to democracy are less familiar. change in our culture and in our Austin to Aloysha Karamazov to Jean love, contrary to the emotional love John Paul II traveled to Chile near the world. War and violence are means Valjean — have been hallmarks in my espoused by our culture, is self-sacri- end of Augusto Pinochet’s violent for overcoming oppression for those intellectual and ideological develop­ ficial action. It is a catalyst for change regime, when many were tired of who do not have faith in the resurrec­ ment. Jean Valjean and the whole in a way that no violent revolution working non-violently towards tion. For those of us who place our story ofl.es Miserables, in particular, can even aspire to be. democracy. In the Chilean national hope in Christ, we must use his has greatly impacted my thoughts What is so powerful about Jean stadium, where many Chileans were means to work toward chance. In this since I first saw the musical version Valjean’s self-giving love is that it is taken and held in the early years of week of peace, I urge all of you to in London in the summer of 2000. an echo of an even greater love — the dictatorship, John Paul II ended grow closer to Christ through prayer There are many great dichotomies Christ's. Christ failed to live up to the his speech with the bone-chilling and the sacraments, for we as we that Victor Hugo draws in his famous Messianic hopes of many ancient words, “El amor es mas fuerte, paz. es grow closer to Christ we are able to novel, one of which is the impact of Jews, who expected the Messiah to mas fuerte,” (Love is stronger, peace cultivate his peace and love in our Jean Valjean’s life and the non-impact come and free them from the political is stronger). Christ’s love is truly own hearts and lives. I urge you to of the revolutionaries. Despite their oppression they experienced at the stronger, stronger even than death. then share this peace and love with best efforts to change society to be hands of the Romans. This sort of While the Chileans nonviolently over­ those around you. In this way, your more just through violent means, the political oppression and worse threw an oppressive political regime, love, like Jean Valjean’s life, will revolutionaries of the ABC cafe end stamped the 20th century, marking it Christ did much more — he freed us begin to transform our culture. Most up bringing destruction to the streets as one of the most violent centuries in from death. As Christians, we are of all, I urge you to have faith that of Paris that leads only to their own history. Many of those who longed for called to model our lives after Christ’s the love, the love that conquered deaths. On the other hand, Jean peace and freedom strived for it in — and this includes cultivating his death, truly is stronger. Valjean, after his conversion, brings the mode of Jean Valjean and Christ. peace and love in our hearts and the love that he encountered through Gandhi, M artin Luther King, Jr. and lives, taking seriously his call to turn Anamarla Scaperlanda-Ruiz the actions of the Bishop to all those the Polish Solidarity Party are all the other cheek. When Christ’s love junior he meets. This radical love is trans­ well-known examples. Others, like and peace are at the heart of nonvio­ Howard hall formative in the lives of others and, the Chilean transition from dictator­ lent resistance, we can truly hope for Feb. 21

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His debut on reality TV was in 1995, and Beyond ice cream I promised myself I wouldn’t do it. I knew it wasn't healthy, and I would only he is still going strong. He is also almost be worse off for it. It was of no dis­ 34 years old. I believe that most people In 2003, Star Spangled Ice Cream Co. also perfected the art of weightless rhetoric. cernible worth, but I couldn’t stay away. would like to see their lives at 34 include debuted amid a climate of imminent war and State of the Union Addresses offer presidents I’ve been watching the “Real World/Road a steady job, probably a loving spouse climbing Bush approval ratings. the yearly chance to refer vaguely to the ger­ Rules Challenge: The and possibly even a family. Mark’s 34- Championing itself as the conservative alter­ mane issues of the day, all the while reinforc­ Gauntlet 11” on MTV. year-old reality consists of him complet­ native to Ben & Jerry’s, the company has ing their support by alluding to the golden It’s like (disgusting ing objectives such as pushing a ball scooped its way to being a ideals of democracy and freedom. metphor ahead) a down a hill without using his hands, as successiul enterprise. Farraz The problem with empty rhetoric is inten­ scab; you know you well as dealing with the drama that This month, the compa- Khan sified when it is preached by power-holders should just leave it comes with telling a younger woman ny announced it will ------and is willingly and thoughtlessly adopted by alone, and it’ll be (Jodi) that you love her and then leaving e xpand from Internet-only DaU T(>xan the general population. To the average gone in a while. You her, only to find that you are living on a sales. Several hundred 7- University of American, these empty words seem to pro­ know that, but you tropical estate with her and your new Eleven stores in the Mid- Texas mote the contention that superficial change can’t help but check girlfriend (Robin). This is nowhere near Atlantic region will stock means real change. it out, pick at it a lit­ Peter “reality,” but it is rapidly approaching the product, allowing Ostensibly, superficial name-changes offer tle. Before you know Schroeder “pathetic.” countless more customers to experience Americans no conceivable way to properly it, you’re bleeding But I am sure that if you asked Mark, “The Sweet Taste of Freedom.” understand or interpret the conflicts the U.S. again, it hurts and Will Write he would say that he views his life as an In fact, freedom comes in a variety of fla­ engages in. If anything, they promote a false you’ll now have a for Food essential thread in the fabric of American vors, including “I Hate the French Vanilla” sense of what it means to be patriotic: eating scar to remind you of society. Of course, he would be wrong, and “School Prayerleens & Creme. ” freedom fries. Indeed, in and of itself, con­ the time you couldn’t leave it alone. and that is another issue with these Star Spangled’s wittily-titled desserts suming large quantities of fried potatoes That’s what watching The Gauntlet II is shows: the over-inflated sense of self- remind us of a blaring and unsettling truth doesn’t constitute loving your country; it like: a big, oozing scab. importance that these pseudo-celebrities that continues to define our country. Its prod­ doesn’t make any tangible contribution as, To summarize the challenge show for­ develop since everyone around them is ucts epitomize how issues of substantial say, an intelligent discourse on why France mal, a variety of “Real World” and “Road feeding on that same self-interest. importance can be trivialized by a society may have reservations about the war would. Rules” cast members from years gone by For example, in a previous episode, the that increasingly wants politics and global The acceptability of such inane name- have returned to some tropical locale to two female team captains were having a relations to be as consumable as a pint of changing procedures, however, is entirely compete in a variety of team competi­ heart-to-heart. Kina asked Ruthie, the “Ara-Fat Free” ice cream. understandable. They are products of the tions to earn cash and prizes and avoid other captain, if she was worried about Unquestionably, the simplification of major widespread ill of social and political apathy. any sort of legitimate employment. This being gunned after by her own team­ issues suppresses their active and effective True, media outlets depend almost entirely year, the teams are divided into mates, since she is smaller than most. discussion. In turn, achievable solutions are on appealing sound bites to convey a mes­ Challenge Rookies and Challenge Ruthie’s response? “My whole life has buried beneath a pile of empty stereotypes, sage. True, politicians make every effort to Veterans, which means that we’ve had been about the fight... Kill or be killed.” meaningless rhetoric and widespread disin­ keep the message as basic and simple as enough challenge shows to merit deem­ The next day, what “light ” did Ruthie terest. possible. But, in the end, American society is ing some players “Veterans.” Now here’s find herself having to “kill or be killed?” Take the way eager politicos, ratings-crav- treated this way because of our own apathy. the twist: if a team loses a challenge, the The teams had to soak up sea water with ing media and uncompromising extremists Over time, many Americans’ priorities team captain and a member of their own sponges attached to their bodies, and have constructed and promoted skewed have shifted considerably from concern for team must face off in The Gauntlet to then squeeze it out over buckets in sug­ stereotypes. Driving down the street, one can society to near-exclusive concern for oneself. compete to stay on the show and avoid gestive poses. The winner got a Nintendo find bumper stickers which attempt to sum­ The individual’s exclusive focus on himself the terrors of paying bills and gainful DS. Not exactly survival of the fittest. marize entire political, social and economic prevents him from realizing that he is indeed employment for another few weeks. The people on this show take very philosophies into fatally incomplete and mis­ part of a greater whole. The major problem I have with these seriously something that is not serious in leading one-liners: “Annoy a liberal.... Work Perhaps apathy is why voters proudly dis­ shows is that the people on them have any way whatsoever. No matter how you hard and smile.” “Bomb Texas: They have play “I Voted! ” stickers on Election Day as if done nothing worthwhile to merit their slice it, we are watching a bunch of peo­ oil!” While the stickers may be amusing, they voting is a milestone. Thus, when individuals celebrity status and do not really deserve ple who backed into their celebrity com­ are inaccurate representations of what it suggest that voting is a cumbersome-enough the opportunity to win $10,000 for their mit demeaning tasks as a way to put off means to be a Democrat or Republican. process, actually taking time to question, to team bank account by covering a board dealing with the mature responsibilities Likewise, the media uses simplistic tags, learn and to discuss the problems of the in paint without using their hands. In that their age should demand. barring room for gray areas but saving time nation and of the world is out of the question. fact, that's the reason these people were Thousands of members of the youth of for commercials. The last presidential elec­ The inevitable result of all this is the propa­ chosen for these shows; they weren’t America watch this show and think this tion yielded virtually no practical information gation of ignorance and demagoguery. The exceptional or unique. The original type of behavior is OK, and it’s not. about John Kerry’s platform. The only thing labels, bombast and apathy cultivate

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S t e p h e n K in g ‘T he C ell’ B o o k R e v ie w

and other products stem from real life, How a horror auteur By MARK BEMENDERFER adding their own dark awareness. Assistant Scene Editor Another thing for which King is known is inserting subtle, and some less-than-subtle, One of the greatest tricks an author can nods to his fans during the duration of his became a literary king pull is to take something completely ordi­ books. In “Cell,” the graphic novel Clay has nary and twist it into a source of unimagin­ sold is titled “Dark Wanderer.” This is a King set a standard for the majority of able horror. direct reference to King’s own “Dark By MARK BEMENDERFER his subsequent books. Stephen King does this in his latest book, Tower” series of books. Several other refer­ Assistant Scene Editor Richard Bachman “Cell.” King realizes that today’s world is ences can be found as well, so longtime Bachman is an oddity of King’s. A saturated in cellular technology and uses King fans will find plenty to like here. Stephen King once wrote about pseudonym King developed, stories that abundance as fuel for his earth-shak­ A simple description of the book would be human nature and why horror is published under Bachman’s name ing catalyst. While most King stories take to call it King’s “zombie book.” Like appealing in his book “Danse often go fu rth e r and show m ore place over a fairly limited radius, the events “Salem’s Lot” was his vampire novel and Macabre.” He wrote that it satiates a excess in vice. When King chose to that unfold here are enough to shake the “Tommyknockers” was his aliens novel, primal part in everyone, a part that write under this name, it gave him the entire world and leave no individual “Cell” represents King’s first major foray cannot be ignored. King fulfills his chance to write about things he typi­ untouched. into the realm of zombies. own primal urge by watching horror cally would not, pushing beyond the At the beginning of the book, artist Clay King’s influences while writing this book movies. boundaries of decency that King typi­ Riddell has just sold his idea for a graphic are fairly obvious, and the first half is fre­ “I like to see the most aggressive of cally skirted. novel to Dark Horse comics. Feeling a sense netic. Inspired by Hollywood, the first half them ... as lifting a trapdoor in the The results were mixed, however. of accomplishment, he walks the streets of reads in a highly visual fashion, packed civilized forebrain and throwing a Under Bachman’s name, King pub­ Boston with his artwork in hand and a with kinetic energy and a sense of over­ basket of raw meat to the hungry alli­ lished six different stories. They were spring in his step. Pausing to get ice cream, whelming despair. It’s easy for the reader to gators swimming around in that sub­ “Rage,” “The Long Walk,” he glances around and notices an abun­ mentally picture the events as they unfold, terranean river beneath,” King wrote. “Roadwork,” “The Running Man,” dance of people using cell phones. adding to the realism of the story. But that doesn’t “Thinner” and “The Then instantly it happens. King corrupts However, the complaint that arises with fully explain why Regulators.” The last this picturesque moment, and immediately “Cell” happens in the second half. Unlike King writes the A self-professed, lover one tied in with a story anyone using a cell phone turns to violently most of the movies in Hollywood, King takes books he does, that King wrote under attack the person standing next to them. the story one step further by attempting to of horror films, King’s books that have his own name, Clay is shocked to find the world suddenly introduce an explanation for the zombies. made him one of the connection to “Desperation.” turning on itself, as mothers and daughters As the story progresses, the zombies begin wealthiest authors H ollyw ood has been King retired the pseu­ lose any semblance of humanity as they to evolve into a new, original creation. in existence. His donym in 1985, only to strong. At the front of viciously maim each other. While these new monsters are powerful, influences are wide resurrect it one last time Clay survives the initial barrage of insani­ they lack the visceral scares that their earli­ and varied and help his latest book, “Cell, ” when he released the ty due more to luck than any skills. er incarnations incited in the reader. The to understand his King gives thanks to aforementioned Encountering several other survivors, they main characters, through a twist halfway writing. “Regulators.” King often Richard Matheson and begin to trek across the East Coast in through the book, also become relatively One of King’s obvi­ playfully denies his con­ search of loved ones and shelter. In an iron­ untouchable, which removes the risk factor ous in flu en c es is George Romero. nection with Bachman ic twist, the characters can only safely move from the book. This creates a slower, less- Hollywood. A self­ however, and has even at night, as the cell-phone-induced zombies engaging second half. professed lover of attacked the Bachman only move by day. Clay has an estranged “Cell” is King’s latest work and reflects horror films, King’s connection to works for their violence and depravi­ wife and a son, with whom he wishes to upon his considerable expertise in the field Hollywood has been strong. At the ty. reunite. Unfortunately, his son was in pos­ of writing and horror. The first half is one of front of his latest book, “Cell,” King “A nasty man, ” King once said in an session of a cell phone at the time of the the most visceral, engaging stories one will gives thanks to Richard Matheson and interview. “I’m glad he’s dead.” incident, and that thought remains with find in the modern selection of horror. It’s George Romero. The Accident and The Dark Tower Clay the extent of the novel. too bad the second half couldn’t maintain Several of King’s works have made June 19, 1999. It was on this date Part of the effective nature of King’s the same intensity as the first. But at the their way into film, adding to the pre­ that King was hit by a van while out books is his ability to use recognizable very least, cell phones won’t look so inno­ existing connection. Some, such as on a walk. Sustaining several serious names in the context of his story. Familiar cent after a read. “Carrie” and “The Shining,” have injuries, King was immediately rushed locations are employed, and several of the received several treatments. to a hospital. His condition was even­ organizations, such as Dark Horse comics, ContactMark Bemenderfer at The Early Years tually stabilized, but the memory of are non-fictitious. The brands of cell phones [email protected] In 1967, King sold his first profes­ the accident remained. sional short story to the magazine This event left a great impression on “Startling Mystery Stories.” Titled him and was incorporated into the “The Glass Floor,” it stars a man des­ concluding chapter of King’s opus, perate to enter the room in which his “The Dark Tower.” sister died. Eventually he enters it, King is known for tying all of his but to disastrous consequences. works together through subtle hints While it was short, and King was and nods, but his overall arching sto­ reportedly only paid around $35 for ryline “The Dark Tower” manages to the publication, the themes of family, tie them all together. Featuring multi­ dementia and death paved the way for ple worlds with different levels of future works. During the early years existence, it starred Roland of Gilead. of his marriage, King sold many short Inspired by Robert Browning’s poem stories to various magazines long “Childe Roland to the Dark Tower before he published his first book. Came,” Roland’s quest for the Dark In 1973, Doubleday & Co. agreed to Tower was a central focus that all of publish King’s “Carrie.” This book King’s other works tied into in some was instrumental to King’s future form. The recurring villains, the career as an author. It was wildly suc­ Crimson King and Randall Flagg, also cessful, eventually spawning both appear in many of King’s other nov­ movies and plays, and the profits els. allowed King to quit his job as a Stephen King has been writing for teacher and write full time. nearly 40 years. His influence over “Carrie” starred a social outcast in American readers, and readers an American high school with psychic worldwide, is undeniable. His latest "SLA* abilities. As the book progressed, the book, “Cell,” continues in the tradition tortures she had to endure, commit­ of its predecessors and helps King ted by her mother and by her school­ feed the horror urge of readers every­ m mates, worsened and eventually cul­ where. minated in a disastrous school dance. rtesy of stephenking.pl By taking a standard setting and cor­ ContactMark Bemenderfer at Stephen King has parlayed a three ddcade career into crossover success. His rupting it into a nightmarish setting, [email protected] books have sold millions, and films based on his work have been highly successful. T h e O b s e r v e r

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Shining” was made in 1997. While not Beyond the cinema, King has done py MOLLY GRIFFIN quite as innovative as Kubrick’s version, influential work on television, and sever­ Vwistant Scene Editor the miniseries was a much closer adap­ al of his works have been adapted into tation of the book. television miniseries. “It” (1990) features Stephen King will always be synony­ “The Dead Zone” is another King story a group of friends battling evil in the ______|Earrie7 ____ mous with horror novels, but, in reality, that has had multiple incarnations. The form of a clown. “Rose Red” (2002) por­ IKiri^;?nrstrnovel, tln s 't^ o ^ m ’iagc ang^J lis name is littered around Hollywood on 1983 movie version of King’s book fea­ trays the evil that is unleashed after a and crueltyiset Irojects ranging from movies to minis­ tured Christopher Walken as a man who, group of people with psychic powers tries. Few authors have had a literary after waking from a five-year coma, can spends the night in a haunted house. A | niWjplsKIt was also o n ^ g m s T n o ^ ^ lareer its prolific as King's, and it seems see an individual’s future when he has hospital built on a graveyard and they successful|work s\ getti ngf latural that his presence in Hollywood is physical contact with them. In 2002, the mysterious occurrences that go on there 1 V 1 stage and film fo n risl jqually expansive. book was adapted into a television show lies at the heart of “Kingdom Hospital” CARRIE — “ * 1 While King is most closely associated starring Anthony Michael Hall. (2004). Other mini series based on King’s vith adaptations of his classic horror While primarily associated with hor­ works include “Desperation” “The lovels, his involvement in Hollywood ror, King’s writing has also been the Langoliers” (1995), “The Stand” (1994) I Iso includes work on non-h o rro r inspiration for some surprisingly normal and “Salem’s Lot ” (1979, 2004). Levies, television shows, miniseries and films. The coming-of-age story “Stand by Beyond miniseries, King wrote an pntys into entertainment writing. Me’’ (1986) was based on the King story episode of the television show “The X- “Carrie" (1*176) was the first of King’s “The Body.” It is known for its great cast, F’iles” called “Chinga” and has written |iovels to be adapted for the big screen, which included River Phoenix, Corey several episodes of “Tales from the id it is still one of his most famous Feldman, Jerry O'Connell and Kiefer Darkside.” mvies. Directed by Brian De Raima, it Southerland. While his presence as a novelist is felt lade a star out of Sissy Spacek and also The most famous example of a King most forcefully in Hollywood and the lade dumping pig's blood on the prom film that is rarely associated with him is world of entertainment in general, King’s | ueen an indelible part of cinema histo- “The Shawshank Redemption ” (1994). non-fiction work has also come under The story chronicles the wrongful attention lately. He is currently a fea­ Fhere are many other film versions of imprisonment of Andy Dufresne (Tim tured columnist in “Entertainment ng’s horror novels as well. “Cujo" Robbins) and how he survives in prison Weekly,” where he writes about pop cul­ 183) recounts the tale of a St. Bernard with the help of his friend Red (Morgan ture in general. U wreaks havoc on a small town, Freeman). Based on the short story “Rita His book “Danse Macabre” discusses m*?r lldren, who worship a malevolent Hayworth and the Shawshank United States pop culture, specifically T: The Shawshank Redemption# isence in the cornfield, begin to kill Redemption,” the film is really unlike the horror genre, in terms of what ills in their small Nebraska town in any other King film and is arguably one devices function to create specific effects 14’s “The Children of the Corn. " The of the best based on his work. in horror works. He also wrote “On n has spawned a litany of sequels, Other somewhat unexpected films Writing: A Memoir of the Craft,” which ;h the franchise now counts seven from King include “Misery” (1990), details his own writing style and his life Bftwmprisoniandfthe..lessons lie learns ns under the “Children of the Corn” which won Kathy Bates an Oscar and as an author. liner. concerns a woman who kidnaps a writer Stephen King’s strong presence in ith ia g re S j The 1*184 film “Firestarter,” starring a with whom she is obsessed. “Apt Pupil ” entertainment spans decades, genres bung Drew Barrymore, follows a girl (1998) starring Ian McKellen, relates the and media forms in a way that few other ^glggmgnt, makes this film stand out l/ho can start fires with her mind. The story of a boy who blackmails his neigh­ authors could ever hope to achieve. Bad can be brought back to life, but not bor who he believes is a Nazi war crimi­ While horror truly is his area of expert­ stepTHHpiiSl returned to their exact state before nal. “Hearts in Atlantis” (2001) starring ise, it is his influence in unexpected , loath, in 1989’s “Pet Semelary,” for Anthony Hopkins, reveals how a mysteri­ places, such as on films like “The I ThelShiningf V vhich King also wrote the screenplay. ous boarder changes the life of a young Shawshank Redemption ” and his column One of the most famous King adapta- boy and helps him discover hidden pow­ in “Entertainment Weekly,” where King tanley Kubrickls.film doesn’t lons is Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining. ” ers. “The Green Mile” (1999) combines is able to show his depth and ability as I tarring Jack Nicholson and Shelley fantasy and dramatic elements individu­ an author and as an influence on enter­ Jluvall, the 1980 film famously recounts ally present in some of King’s other tainment. how isolation can make people go a little works to tell the story of the mysterious Jit nuts. 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S c e n e F e a t u r e A retrospective look at the best CGI films

Shrek (2001) By SEAN SWEANY Dubbed the “greatest fairy tale never Scene Writer told,” “Shrek” is an irreverent comedy from Dreamworks that follows the green Feature-length animation has come a ogre, Shrek, who teams up with a talking long way since the era when Walt Disney donkey to save a princess from an evil created memorable, hand-drawn Films king. The voice talent of Mike Myers like “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (Shrek), Eddie Murphy (Donkey) and (1937) and “Pinocchio” (1940). In this dig­ Cameron Diaz (Princess Fiona) helped this ital age, movie studios have decided that movie draw in huge audiences. While computer generated imagery (CGI) is the “Shrek” has grown into a huge franchise, way of the future when it comes to ani­ the original still stands out as a classic. mated films. Since 1995, when computers The story is original and represents the began to replace pencil and paper in mak­ best animated film from Dreamworks. ing animated movies, CGI movies have This is because “Shrek” is as rooted in flooded cineplexes every year. fairy tales as it is in popular culture. The Monsters, Inc. (2001) sacrilegious take on fairy tales is coupled This Pixar film explores life from the with numerous references to modern cul­ point of view of the monsters who hide ture and results in a film that, while topi­ under children’s beds. In the city of cal, is easily enjoyed by kids and adults. Monstropolis, where energy is created Finding Nemo (20 03 ) from the screams of children, James P. An intelligent CGI film that is able to Photo courtesy of movieweb.com Sullivan (“Sully”) and Mike Wazowski are delight, “Finding Nemo” also sends a posi­ The first fully-CGI film, Pixar’s “Toy Story” (1995) launched the decade-old the top scarers for Monsters, Inc., the tive message. Marlin is a clownfish who is genre. Other notable films include “Finding Nemo” and Dreamwork s “Shrek.” city’s energy company. The main action overprotective of his son Nemo. When occurs when a child runs loose in the city Nemo disappears, his father journeys Toy Story (1995) track, this is a timeless classic that has and the two must bring her home amidst across the ocean in a touching father-son Still, the first CGI movie, John Lasseter’s spawned sequels, television shows and various struggles. story. The most impressive aspect of “Toy Story,” remains the best. Pixar’s theme park rides. While ancient by CGI In addition to being a heart-warming “Finding Nemo” is the underwater world inaugural film was a labor of love for all terms, “Toy Story” set an impressively story, “Monsters, Inc.” stands as one of the Pixar has created. There are a multitude involved. In the “Toy Story” universe, toys high bar for all successive films. most complex and imaginative CGI movies of details in the CGI ocean that make it like Woody the cowboy (Tom Hanks) come The CGI genre is still young and it pro­ ever created. The textures and scenes cre­ real, alive and believable. Most important­ alive when their owners leave the room. gresses by leaps and bounds with each ated feature thousands of details almost ly, the characters in this film are endear­ When Woody and his gang are joined by new film. These four movies are the unnoticeable to the human eye. The peo­ ing and entertaining. Albert Brooks is the new toy, Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), cream of the crop and represent the best ple at Pixar have imaginations that seem excellent as Nemo’s father and Ellen friction develops until the toys can unite that CGI films have to offer — if future boundless, and this movie depicts that DeGeneres gives a funny performance as behind the common cause of outwitting endeavors follow the path blazed by Pixar perfectly. The coupling of that imagination Dory, the fish with no short-term memory. the neighborhood bully. It appeals to the and Dreamworks, the medium is in good with their excellent talent makes Overall, the world of “Finding Nemo” is imagination thanks to its originality and hands. “Monsters, Inc.” a must see for audiences one an audience can dive into for first- heart. Famous for its lovable characters of all ages. rate entertainment. and Randy Newman’s endearing sound­ Contact Sean Sweany at [email protected]

DRAG S p o tlig h t Spring Arts Fest to screen uplifting Olympics film

stories. By BRIAN DOXTADER “Chariots of Fire ” is a film of quiet Assistant Scene Editor brilliance, with an effective but low-key plot. Nothing about it is particularly Hugh Hudson’s “Chariots of Fire” is flashy, which is surprising for what an oddity, a critically-acclaimed Best seems to be a feel-good sports flick. Picture winner that everyone’s heard Even the Olympic sequences, ostensibly of, but few casual viewers have actual­ the climax of the film, arrive refresh­ ly seen. ingly devoid of melodrama. The picture Perhaps best known for Vangelis’ is instead driven by the characters as it ingratiatingly pulse-heavy electronic follows them in their their calm deter­ score, the film mination to win. was an under­ All the virtues of dog at the 1981 Chariots of Fire running are lauded Oscars but throughout the pic­ brought home ture and the audi­ the top prize, ence comes to sym­ beating out ■.

SPRING NOTRE DAME’S DEPARTMENT OF FILM, TELEVISION, AND THEATRE AND THE DEBARTOLO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PRESENT

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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE performed by Actors From the London Stage

Wed. Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Fri. Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Sat. Feb. 25 at 2:30 p.m.

SHYLOCK A one-man examination of Shakespeare’s most controversial character, written and performed by Gareth Armstrong

Thurs. Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Sat. Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m.

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W in t e r O l y m p ic s — T u r in Americans find offense, lose to Russians 5-4 United States scores three power-play goals; Robert Esche stops 16 shots in loss to move team to 1-3-1 in tourney

Associated Press the goalie’s pads. It took one more whack from Gionta, TURIN, Italy — Brian Rolston’s Gomez’s New Jersey Devils shot bounced off the goalie, teammate, to finally make the struck the crossbar and sent a work pay off. w ater bottle flying on its way “A couple of bounces finally into the net. went our way,” Gomez said. Needing all that effort for one “That’s what you need in these goal, who knows what it will tournaments, the breaks. We got take to lift the U.S. men’s hockey them, but so did the Russians.” team to Olympic victory. Trouble Gomez got one of his own is, the club has only one more when he deflected in a shot 5 chance to figure it out. minutes into the third period to Rolston scored one of the tie it at 3, but Alexander Americans’ three power-play Ovechkin’s goal 4:55 later put goals Tuesday, but on a night Russia on top again. they finally found their offense, “It seems like we always have the defense and goaltending shootouts with these guys,” i p wasn’t up to par in a 5-4 loss to Weight said. Russia. With the Americans scheduled “I wouldn’t say it’s frustrating, to play again Wednesday in the it’s more maddening than any­ single-elimination medal round, M b i thing else,” coach Peter goalie Rick DiPietro got the night Laviolette said. off; Robert Esche started in his After managing only two goals place. in two consecutive losses, the Erik Cole swung behind the U.S. team broke out in a game net and stuffed a shot past that could only serve them in the Sokolov at 10:38 to tie it at 4, but confidence department. It didn’t it took just another 1:14 for quite work out that way. Russia to take the lead again — The Americans (1 -3-1), the this time for good — as Alex fourth-place team in Group B, Kovalev ripped a shot past Esche were already locked into a quar­ inside the left post. terfinal matchup Wednesday lie finished with 16 saves in with Group A-winning Finland what was likely his only appear­ American Keith Tkachuk looks back to watch the puck blow past Russian goaltender Evgeni Nabokov in the first period of Tuesday’s round robin game. The goal was scored by Brian Rolston. (5-0). As the No. 2 team in Group ance in these games. As is the B, the Russians (4-1) will face norm, Laviolette wouldn’t reveal Canada (3-2) in the quarterfi­ who would start in goal against Martin Brodeur played like a The day after executive direc­ enough as the Czechs pressed nals. Finland. gold-medal winning goalie, too. tor Gretzky promised one goal the play after that, getting goals “It’s almost like a playoff game Early on, it looked as if the That doesn’t mean Canada would lead to another, he was from Pavel Kubina and Petr where you are playing a great U.S. would struggle in all facets solved all its problems during an right. Brad Richards, Martin St. Cajanek. The Czechs outshot defensive team with great goal- of the game. encouraging but far-from-per- Louis and Pronger scored in a Canada 26-8 over the final two tending,” U.S. forward Doug The Americans brought in a fect performance one day before 12-minute span of the first to put periods and 33-16 overall. Weight said. “If we don’t get a woeful power play that had con­ the Olympic men’s hockey games the defending gold medalists up “We gave away some bad goal early — if something bad nected just four times in 22 start to count. 3-0. goals at the start but, if we play happens — we have to keep opportunities. Chris Pronger scored a goal Canada had been shut out for like we did in the last 40 min­ playing our game for 60 min­ At the end of the Americans’ and set up another in a three- 129 minutes, 11 seconds, a span utes, we will be OK,” Jaroslav utes.” first power play, Chris Drury goal first period and Canada that included losses to Spacek said. The U.S. can win the scoring attempted a pass along the blue ended its long scoring slump, Switzerland and Finland, before Brodeur made one difficult chances fight every game as line but had it intercepted by then held off the Czech Republic Richards scored on what looked save after another, turning aside Laviolette suggests, but if the Alexander Korolyuk, who Tuesday for its first victory in to be a harmless wrist shot from 31 shots in the kind of perform­ scoreboard isn’t in their favor streaked down the ice alone and three games. the slot about 7 1/2 minutes into ance that carried Canada to the against Finland, the Americans scored at 9:27 of the first. “A couple of goals helps the the first. gold modal following an equally will truly be finished. Given another chance less confidence,” Pronger said. “It was an ugly type of goal slow start in Salt Lake City. “I don’t think that th ey’re than a minute later, Pittsburgh “Finally getting a win after a and Brad had a cheeky grin on In that Olympics, Canada down,” Laviolette said. “We just Penguins prospect Evgeni couple of games gives everyone his face, but it was what we shook off two consecutive poorly remain confident that we’re Malkin finished a short-handed a lift.” needed,” Kris Draper said. played games to tie the Czechs, going to win a hockey game.” 2-on-l with Darius Kasparaitis By winning, Canada (3-2) fin­ St. Louis, Richards’ teammate then went on to win its final Rolston, Brian Gionta and by beating Esche. ished third among the four qual­ with the Tampa Bay Lightning, three games and the country’s Scott Gomez all scored man- “They used their power to try ifiers in six-team Group A and followed with a bad-angle shot first men’s hockey gold medal in advantage goals, but the U.S. to get it to the crease and jam will meet Russia (4-1) in the from along the goal line that 50 years. allowed as many goals by Russia it,” Russian captain Alexei quarterfinals Wednesday. banked off Nashville Predators Brodeur appeared to be favor­ as it did in the three previous Kovalev said. “We tried to use The Czechs (2-3), last year’s goalie Tomas Vokoun, who was ing his left knee during the sec­ games of the tournament. Each the pass and our speed.” world champions, finished a dis­ pulled after the first. Pronger ond period, but said it wasn’t a time they did score, their faces Russia had top goalie Evgeni appointing last among the four scored in the final minute of the problem. displayed surprise along with Nabokov in goal for the first Group A qualifiers and meets period on a slap shot from the “The worst thing for us was their joy. period, but pulled him in favor of rival Slovakia (5-0), the top team high slot following a long probably getting the lead early,” The first goal was Rolston’s Sokolov, who made 23 saves in Group B, on Wednesday. rebound. Brodeur said. “We sat back after trick shot, the second was nearly over the final 40 minutes. “We didn’t win a lot of games, “We tried to start better and that, but in the end we held on as difficult. Nabokov will be back against but the tournament really starts score a couple of quick goals, and got a good performance out After Maxim Sokolov stopped a Canada. with the quarterfinals,” Czech and it was a big plus when we of our guys.” long shot, he then turned aside forward Milan Hejduk said. did that,” Simon Gagne said. Pronger had a strong game, the rebound he left in front. Canada 3, Czech Republic 2 “Today we showed some signs of “Overall, I think we played pret­ rebounding from a big mistake Gomez got to that bouncing The goals came, as Wayne life and, if we play well in the ty well defensively.” in Finland’s 2-0 victory over the puck, too, and slammed it into Gretzky predicted they would. next few games, we’ll be fine.” The three goals were barely Canadians on Sunday.

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W in t e r O l y m p ic s — T u r in CCHA Hockey

learn record points 1 Miami 18-6-2 38 2 Michigan State 13-7-6 32 3 Michigan 13-9-4 30 4 Nebraska-Omaha 12-9-5 29 5 Lake Superior 11-11-4 26 6 Northern Michigan 12-12-2 26 7 Ohio State 11-12-3 25 8 Alaska Fairbanks 10-12-4 24 9 Ferris State 9-11-6 24 10 NOTRE DAME 10-12-4 24 11 Bowling Green 8-16-2 18 12 Western Michigan 6-16-4 16

NCAA Baseball

team record prev.

1 Clemson 3-0 1 2 Florida 6-1 2 3 Georgia Tech 6-0 3 4 North Carolina 3-0 4 5 Rice 6-2 5 6 Tennessee 6-1 8 7 Texas 5-5 7 8 Oregon State 3-3 6 9 Cal Stale Fullerton 5-4 9 10 Tulane 6-1 10 11 Mississippi State 0-0 11 12 Missouri 4-2 12 13 South Carolina 5-1 13 14 Florida State 7-1 14 15 San Diego 7-2 15 16 Pepperdine 6-4 16 17 Arkansas 6-0 17 AP U.S. figure skater Sasha Cohen performs her short program routine Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. 18 Long Beach State 6-4 19 Cohen leads by a very narrow margin over Irina Slutskaya of Russia going into Thursday’s free skate. 19 LSU 6-1 20 20 North Carolina State 8-1 21 21 Texas Christian 4-3 18 22 Cal Poly 9-3 22 23 Mississippi 2-0 23 Cohen holds lead after short program 24 use 7-4 25 Nebraska 3-1 NR 25 Associated Press evening of skating that will dynamic in the finale, she fifth. TURIN, Italy — Sassy wrap up with Thursday could add another one. Emily Hughes, added to Sasha Cohen saved the night’s free skate, snap­ “When the numbers the U.S. team nine days best for last. And boy was ping her fingers and dou­ came up, I w asn ’t sure ago when Michelle Kwan it good. ble-pumping her fists as if where I would be,” Cohen withdrew with a groin NCAA Women’s Golf With U.S. flags waving to say, “Top that.” said. “To be in first, it was injury, wasn’t intimidated and chants of “USA! USA!” “I just believed in like Wow, I did it, the in her first major interna­ team 200.? OR. Top 2.? rocking the arena, the U.S. myself,” Cohen said. “To judges did it. We did it tional event. The sister of champion dazzled the have something like this together.’ “ 2002 gold medalist Sarah 1 Duke 24-0 come out is really great. I A win for Cohen would Hughes — who was in the 2 UCLA 23-1 judges with a sensational 3 Auburn 21-3 short program Tuesday am going to believe in break Russia’s strangle­ audience — finished sev­ 4 Pepperdine 19-4 night and slipped past myself and expect the hold on figure skating enth. 5 Arizona State 18-6 world champion Irina best.” golds at these games. No Cohen and Slutskaya, the 6 Tennessee 17-7 Slutskaya of Russia by a She got the marks she country has swept all four 2002 Olympic silver 7 California 16-7 slim .03 points. felt she deserved — and events, and the Russians medalist, have been in 8 Georgia 17-7 Cohen’s spectacular spi­ the United States has yet already own three — contention before. All they 9 Ohio State 15-9 rals and crisp footwork another women’s gold in pairs, men’s and dance. have to do is recall Salt 10 Florida 13-10 had the crowd clapping to sight. Americans have won J ap an ’s Shizuka Lake City, where, skating 11 Oklahoma State 12-11 the beat of “Dark Eyes,” a three of the last four Arakawa and Eumie with the title within reach, 12 use 11-12 Russian folk tune. She Olympic titles, and if Suguri were third and both stumbled enough for 13 Tulane 11-12 even Hashed some attitude Cohen, a two-time world fourth, and American Sarah Hughes to take the 14 Arkansas 9-13 as she concluded a solid silver medalist, is this Kimmie Meissner was gold. 15 Wahington 7-16 16 Missouri 7-16 17 LSU 8-9 8-15 18 Arizona I n B r ie f 19 Texas 6-18 20 Furman 5-18 21 Stanford 5-18 Ramirez given permission Former U.S. soldier medals Sorenstam named top 22 Virginia 4-19 to arrive at camp late CESANA, Italy — Shauna Rohbock women’s golfer 23 Tulsa 4-20 FORT MYERS, Fla. — Manny shivered as she grabbed the No one doubted Annika Sorenstam 24 New Mexico 5-19 Ramirez was given permission by the American flag and draped it around was the No. 1 player in women’s golf. 25 Washington Stale 1-16 Boston Red Sox to report to spring her shoulders. Now it’s official. training on March 1, six days after This wasn’t any U.S. athlete using The Women’s World Golf Ranking the team’s first full-squad workout the Stars and Stripes as a prop in finally made its debut Tuesday morn­ and one day after Major League some post-race celebration for TV. ing with Sorenstam far atop the list Baseball’s mandatory reporting date. This, was a proud American sol­ based on her 21 victories worldwide “Manny is in Florida completing an dier. And now, Olympic medalist. and three major championships over extensive training regimen and is “It’s an amazing thing to win a the last two years. Sorenstam’s lead prepared to have an exceptional sea­ medal for your country,” she said. was nearly double that of Paula around the dial son,” said a joint statement from “We have the most beautiful flag, Creamer at No. 2. The only surprise Ramirez and the team that was and I wanted to be wrapped in it.” was Michelle Wie. released by the Red Sox on Tuesday. Blasting down an Alpine slide in a The 16-year-old from Hawaii, who “There are a lot of factors involved, shiny, dark American convertible, turned pro in October, checked in at M en ’s C ollege B asketball some of them are personal, some are Rohbock won a silver medal in No. 3 and could move ahead of family related,” general manager women’s bobsled on Tuesday, finally Creamer depending on what hap­ ending an ()-for-01ympics stay for the pens in the Fields Open in Hawaii Illinois at Michigan, 7 p.m., ESPN Thco Epstein said. “He assured us that by staying in Miami and contin­ U.S. sliding teams. this week on the LPGA Tour. Xavier at Dayton, 7:30 p.m., ESPN2 uing to work with his personal train­ With roommate Valerie Fleming The women’s ranking, sponsored Alabama at Arkansas, 9 p.m., ESPN er, continuing his regimen, that he providing the push and applying the by Rolex, w ill be published every wouldn’t be behind. In the end, after brakes, Rohbock completed her four Tuesday and used as criteria for get­ talking to him, we were OK with runs down the track faster than ting into tournaments such as the accommodating him. It’s not perfect, everyone but gold-medal winners LPGA Championship, the Women’s but we’re going to support him Sandra Kiriasis and Anja British Open and the HSBC Women’s through this.” Schneiderheinze of Germany. World Match Play. page 18 The Observer ♦ SPORTS Wednesday, February 22, 2006

NHL B engal B outs Hasek not ready to returnPepe triumphes over

Associated Press 2004. The concern is Hasek may ... it’s like three or four inches Hederman in match not be able to bounce back in from the experience I had OTTAWA — Ottawa Senators time for the stretch run and the before.” goalie Dominik Hasek said playoffs. Hasek walked without a visi­ Carroll residents, fought a there’s “very little chance” he’ll Hasek has been a big reason ble limp into an Ottawa news By TIM KAISER tough match that once again be able to play when the NHL Ottawa is in first-place in the conference. But the Senators, Sports Writer saw an aggressive style pay » resumes March 1 and isn’t sure Northeast Division. He’s second who return to practice off. when he’ll return from a groin in the league in Wednesday and Bret “The Mail Never Stops” Pepe won by unanimous injury that forced him to with­ goals-against aver­ play their first Shapot vs. Nick “The decision in an otherwise even draw from the Olympics. _ age (2.09), fourth “When I made a post -Olympic Extinguisher” Stalschmidt bout on the strength of flur­ “Of course I’m worried, I’ll be in save percentage save Ife lt a really game a week later Sophomore Bret “The Mail ries of punches — one each honest,” the 4 1 -year-old said (.925), tied for sharp pain and I at Pittsburgh, Never Stops” Shapot came round, the second of which Tuesday as he met w ith third in wins (28) can’t predict his away with a victory by unani­ sent Hederman up against reporters for the first tune since and tied for second knew right away return. mous decision against senior the ropes, where Pepe con­ returning from the Turin Games. in shutouts (five). th a t i t ’s had.” “I wish to be Nick “The Extinguisher” nected on hard shots to the Hasek was hurt in the first Hasek was hurt back on the ice Stahlschmidt in a match dom­ body. period of the Czech Republic’s while making what against Pittsburgh inated by Shapot’s reckless Dominik Hasek opening game last week. appeared to be a but, because of offense. Jesse “Wolverine” Brawer “But on the other hand, I want routine save Senators goalie the way I feel Shapot brought a unique vs. Tomas Castillo to do all the best to get on the against Germany. right now, there’s and energetic fighting style to In the last match of the ice as soon as possible, and I He underwent an MRI with no strength in that particular the ring, throwing non-stop night, sophomore Jesse hope I can be in the same shape Czech team doctors and a sec­ muscle. I don’t think it’s possi­ punches. He blocked poorly “Wolverine” Brawer toppled I was during the season, ” he ond one in Ottawa on Tuesday ble, to be honest. Maybe, but but never allowed freshman Tomas Castillo. added. “But I have to admit, I morning. there is very little chance,” Stahlschmidt to get going. Brawer controlled the bout am worried. It’s a difficult situa­ “When I made a save I felt a Hasek said. Shapot bloodied with a ferocious offense, tion for me.” really sharp pain and I knew “It’s only been one week since Stahlschmidt’s nose and con­ sending Castillo to the canvas Hasek underwent surgery to right away that it’s bad,” he 1 got injured and I feel better ... nected on both head and in the first round. The second repair a serious groin injury said. I’m feel almost pain free, which body shots to seal the win. round was fairly even before before signing with the Senators “It’s hard to describe, it’s a lit­ is a good sign, but there’s still Brawer blew the fight open in as a free agent in the summer of tle bit different than in the past lots of work ahead of me.” David Pepe vs. Kevin “Let’s the third by landing powerful Engage in Fisticuffs” jabs on the overmatched Hederman Castillo. Sophomore David Pepe and junior Kevin “Let’s Engage in Contact Tim Kaiser at Fisticuffs” Hederman, both [email protected]

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with a bloody nose, and Simko got Lucia in a corner where he con­ Highlighter” O’Connell beat fellow decision in a sloppy fight. By T IM KAISER one in the third. tinued his assault. The referee freshman Patrick Martin by unan­ Aland slipped on the canvas Sports Writer I lanlon won by split decision. stopped the fight 40 seconds into imous decision. early on and nearly slid out of the the second round after Rogers O’Connell began the fight with a ring. Later in the first, the fighters Junior Christian Kondratowicz Alec Rackish vs. Brian cornered De Lucia on the ropes. flurry of punches that put Martin became intertwined and collapsed defeated freshman pirate afi­ “Bulldog” Barrett against the ropes. Martin was less in a pile on the canvas. The two cionado Brian “Captain Jack” Freshman Alec Rackish lost a Robert “Golden Boy” Cimino vs. tentative in the second, throwing were clinching for most of the sec­ Blacker with a win by split deci­ unanimous decision to graduate Mark Weber more punches but still ending up ond round, and any punches sion Tuesday. student Brian "Bulldog” Barrett in Robert “Golden Boy” Cimino with a bloody nose by the end of landed were thrown as the two The first round was a sloppy the next match. won by split decision over fresh­ the round. grabbed at each other’s heads affair, with both boxers missing a After an even first round, man Mark Weber in a frenetic and torsos. several punches. The second Barrett dominated the beginning fight that saw a huge number of Kevin Garcia vs. Guillermo round was again an even one, but of the second round, and Rackish punches thrown. “Almost Done with Law School” Brian Tyrrell vs. Paul Mower the velocity of the punches nearly fell, spawning a standing Weber’s reckless fighting style Tijerina Junior Brian Tyrrell bested increased. Near the end of the count. Rackish rebounded at the got the senior Cimino against the Freshman Kevin Garcia lost by sophomore Paul Mower in a round, Kondratowicz hit Blacker end of the round and landed a ropes in the first round but left a split decision to third-year law matchup of O’Neill residents. with a hook that sent his mouth few shots to B arrett’s head to him open to hard jabs from student Guillermo “Almost Done The light proved to be largely guard flying. close the gap. In the third, Barrett Cimino. Cimino began the second with Law School” Tijerina. uneventful. In the first, both fight­ Blacker failed to block his oppo­ threw a series of hard punches, round on the offensive before slip­ Tijerina began on the offensive, ers traded punches, with Mower nent’s shots in the third, and ensuring his victory. ping onto the canvas after being but Garcia sat back and landed a landing some hard shots. The sec­ Kondratowicz sealed the win. hit with a hard punch from few counter-punches. In the sec­ ond round was another back-and- Dan Rogers vs. Matt De Lucia Weber. In the third round, Cimino ond, Tijerina fought Garcia up forth affair, this time with the two Chris Hanlon vs. Andy Simko Graduate student Dan Rogers took advantage of Weber’s against the ropes. In the third tired fighters clinching every few Junior Chris Hanlon beat grad­ defeated junior Matt De Lucia by aggressiveness by countering round, Garcia knocked Tijerina to seconds. Tyrrell had to have his uate student Andy Simko in a bru­ TKO in a bout that showed two enough of Weber’s wild punches one knee, where he remained for bloody nose patched up by train­ tal match that saw both pugilists very different fighting styles in to win. a four-count before finishing the ers after the round, but he over­ leave bruised and bloodied. action. fight. came the injury to last another Much of the fight was back and De Lucia spent the first round John “The Highlighter” O’Connell close round, after which he won forth, with both boxers trading ducking and weaving while vs. Patrick Martin Joey Leary vs. John Aland by split decision. hard shots with each other. Rogers stood tall and connected In the debut match of the 150- Joey Leary beat fellow fresh­ Hanlon finished the second round on powerful punches, backing De pound division, John “The man John Aland by a unanimous Pat O’Brien vs. Mark Dummett Pat O’Brien won a unanimous decision over Mark Dummett in a fairly even matchup of sopho­ mores marked by O'Brien’s knack for landing big punches. Dummett appeared to tire by the end of the first round and began clinching, a trend which he continued throughout the fight. He was more aggressive in the second round, but O’Brien coun­ tered to land some more impres­ sive punches. The third round saw O’Brien get increasingly aggressive, backing Dummett up against the ropes and finishing him off with more power punch­ es.

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N D W o m e n ’s G o lf Hayes leads Irish clubs in Florida tournament King said. “That’s really excit­ The College o f Arts and Letters Team finishes 11th ing. For her, in the second with a three-round 932 semester of her senior year, to invites have a personal best is really exciting.” By T IM KAISER Lacey Jones of Southern Student Nominations Sports Writer Methodist, who shot a one- under 215, took the individual for The Irish opened their title for third-place SMU. spring season this week, fin­ The Irish finished 36 shots ishing 11th out of 14 teams in behind Baylor, who came in Kaneb Teaching Awards the Central District Classic first with an 896. Ohio State Tuesday in Parrish, Fla. wrapped up second place with Using a five-person team of a 907, just one stroke ahead of Each year Kaneb Teaching Awards recognize approximately 25 Arts and Suzie Hayes, Noriko Nakazaki, the Mustangs. Letters faculty for excellence in undergraduate teaching. Lauren Gebauer, Lisa Maunu, This was the first tourna­ and Katie Brophy, ment of the Notre Dame shot spring for the Tenured faculty as well as professional specialist and adjunct faculty who a 932 (6 2 -o v e r- “Well, the firs t Irish, who fin­ par) for the two- round, 3 0 5 , we fe lt ished the fall sea­ have taught at least five years are eligible. day, three-round pretty good about. son Nov. 8 with a tournament. second place fin­ The Irish began We were extremely ish in the Lady Take advantage o f this opportunity to have a voice in the selection of these the tournament disappointed with J a g u a r recipients by nominating one o f your outstanding teachers for this award. well, firing a 305 the second round, Invitational in in the first round Augusta, Ga. Monday at the and the third After finishing in 6,099-yard River round was just the top four in Send a brief letter indicating what is special or significant about this Wilderness Golf mediocre — one five of six events, instructor to: Club. A d iffic u lt and after a w in ­ 318 in M onday’s good round out of ter spent training afternoon round three. ” inside, the team placed the team is still tightening Stuart Greene, Associate Dean in 11th heading up its game, hop­ Debby King 104 O'Shaughnessy Hall into the final ing to be ready round. There, a Irish head coach for the Big East 309 kept the Irish Championship in in that spot. April and NCAAs Deadline “Well, the first round, 305, in May and June. we felt pretty good about,” Despite the “mediocre” fin­ Friday, February 24, 2006 Irish coach Debby King said. ish, King was happy with what “We w ere she saw. extremely disap­ “I think they pointed with the struck the ball second round, “Suzie Hayes had really well,” King and the third her career best said of her team’s round was just performance. mediocre — one game in this “Our golf swings Call for Student Nominations good round out of tournament. That’s looked really three.” really exciting ." good. We [just] Senior co-cap­ need to do some tain Suzie Hayes fine tu n in g on The College of Science paced the Irish Debby King our short game w ith a personal Irish head coach and chipping.” invites student nominations fo r record nine-over The Irish will 225 for the tour­ compete next in Kaneb Teaching Awards nament. She The “Mo” Morial began the event with a blister­ in Bryan, Texas, a three-day ing one-over 73 and fired a tournament beginning March three-over 75 to finish in a tie 10. Take advantage of the opportunity to nominate your best for ninth among all golfers. “Suzie Hayes had her career- Contact Tim Kaiser at professor in the College of Science fo r a Kaneb Teaching Award. best game in this tournament,” [email protected]

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defense more than in recent weren’t clicking on offense. Wo Alma games. The Belles were able to couldn’t make the easy shots." hold an opponent to under 50 Bender said one positive he continued from page 24 points for the first time since can build on next year from Jan. 3 against Tri-State. Tuesday’s game is the play of The Belles played tough current junior Bridget Lipke. the Belles’ roach until the end. defense in the first half after Lipke excelled in against Alma, Peacock was a dominant force Bender decided to add pressure scoring 11 points with four for Alma, posting 10 rebounds on the passer to try and stop the rebounds and six assists — and and netting 10 points — 12 high-low game for Alma. This the guard played the full 40 from the charity stripe. The added pressure helped the minutes. Scots .is a team shot 17-of-20 Belles immensely, leading to a “I was really impressed by the on foul shots, as Alma was slew of defensive stops for Saint play of the three veterans — already in the bonus with seven Mary’s after the switch. Lipke, Boyce, and I sophomore | minutes remaining in the sec­ But one major problem for Kessler,” Bender said. “They ond half, and did not commit its the Belles in the high-low game started off a little slow, but once seventh foul for another two was the inability to cover the they bought into the system, we minutes. This gave them a clear post player, Alma forward really took off.” advantage over the Belles, and Darcie Philp. Neither Newsom Bender said the season was a PHIL HUDELSON/The Observer Alma capitalized. The high nor center Nicole Beier were crucial one for the Belles, who Irish guard Chris Quinn dribbles around a Villanova defender number of fouls put two of the completely effective in shutting started 1-5 but finished third in during Notre Dame’s 72-70 loss Jan. 28. Belles’ key players, guard down Philp, who contributed 14 the conference and are owners Bridget Boyce and forward Erin points and five boards in the of the best record in school his­ throws with 46 seconds left in Newsom, in foul trouble much upset. tory. H uskies overtime that gave the Huskies earlier than coach Steve Bender The Belles held Alma to just Less than an hour after the the 75-74 lead for good. would have liked. 33 percent shooting for the loss, Bender said he was continued from page 24 Armstrong scored 11 points “The trends of the fouls killed game, but Saint Mary’s as a already looking forward to next and grabbed nine rebounds. us," Bender said. “They were team shot even worse from the season. Notre Dame guard Russell mostly touch fouls and mugging floor at 31.6 percent, including “We are going to be tougher strong three-point shooting, Carter missed a heavily con­ fouls — stuff that wasn’t really 17.6 percent from behind the than nails and we are going found ways to get to the basket tested layup on the following called in the first half. That arc. after it,” he said. “Look for us in against a tough Huskies possession, but forward Torin really took us out of our game, “If you had told me that we the IMIAA] top two next sea­ defense — including a go-ahead Francis grabbed the loose ball especially after three quick would have held Alma to 49 son.” layup with 10:24 left in the sec­ and Notre Dame called a time­ fouls on Bridget Boyce.” points, I would have been sure ond half. out. This game demonstrated the we would win that game,’’ Contact Jay Fitzpatrick at But it was Connecticut for­ With 27.6 seconds remaining, ability of the Saint Mary’s Bender said. “But we just [email protected] ward Hilton Armstrong’s free Irish guard Chris Quinn received an inbounds pass and waited for the clock to run down before driving towards the basket. Quinn missed the layup and Gay grabbed the :: rebound to protect the win. “I’ll go to bed with that Chris Quinn runner for the rest of my life and play the law of aver­ ages,” Brey told the Associated Press. “We did not get it.” Gay, who picked up his fourth foul with eight minutes left in the second half, played smart down the stretch to avoid foul­ ing out. He finished with 17 points on 8-of-16 shooting. Notre Dame, which wore its black road jerseys for the sec­ ond consecutive game, trailed by 16 points at h alftim e as Connecticut dominated the offensive glass. The Huskies led Thursday, February 23, 2006 by 19 points with 17:57 left in the second half. 8:00 pm, Leighton Concert Hall But Connecticut fell flat from that point on, allowing the Irish DeBartolo Performing Arts Center to crawl back. The Huskies A'r//,?//;/

presence, the key to West whenever he could. After an right hooks and left jabs in the Virginia’s offense has been the Bouts even first, Homewrecker third, but Mad Dog held on for Road team’s three-point shooting. forced Mallin into the corner the win. continued from page 24 The Mountaineers enter mak­ continued from page 24 several times in the second John “The Iceman” Cooney ing a strong 35 percent of round and delivered a right vs. M ike Batanian their shots from long range, jab that nearly knocked him The first 145-pound division “I thought Charel played well while Notre Dame is allowing •Castellanos by a split deci­ over in the third. fight of the evening featured in the last five minutes a league-high 38 percent sion. sophomore John “The [Sunday], when she had most three-point defense. Biddle held the advantage in Sean “Ooohs and Ahhs” Iceman” Cooney and freshman of her points — I'd like to see M cGraw said she is upset the firs t round as The McNichols vs. James Draths Mike Batanian. her do that for an entire with the team’s perimeter Hurricane struggled to find a After freshman Sean “Ooohs Both boxers were timid in game,” McGraw said. “She has defense as a whole but has way inside his taller opponent. and Ahhs” McNichols nearly the first round, but they came really stepped up and shot the seen some individual improve­ The Hurricane was more fell in the second round, his out firing in the second. ball when we’ve needed her ment, especially from guard successful at landing punches opponent freshman James Iceman opened with a series to. She’s scoring more points Breona Gray. in the second and third Draths went in for the kill. of jabs to the head, turning now, and that’s what we look “We work on it every day for rounds, but Biddle scored Sensing McNichols’s vulner­ Batanian’s face bright red. In for her to do.” the whole year, points with a series of left- ability, Draths backed him into the third round Batanian West Virginia and it’s not get­ right hooks to secure the win. the corner and delivered a mixed up his style with high- will need a 7 think we have ting better,” she series of right hooks that sent low and left-right body shots, strong perform­ s im ila r problems. said. “I th in k Anthony “The Desire” Steier “Ooohs and Ahhs” to the mat while Iceman kept punching ance out of cen­ Charel’s gotten a vs. Glenn Gutierrez — the first time all night a Batanian in the head. ter Olayinka We are both scoring lot better, and After an uneventful first fighter fell. Cooney won in a split deci­ Sanni and not as many points [Gray] is great. round, Glenn Gutierrez set the McNichols tried to take back sion. emerging guard as we would like. ” We need her and tone in the second round of the advantage in the third but LaQuita Owens if more people to his match against senior lowered his defenses midway Eddie “His Love” White vs. the Mountaineers play like her.” Anthony “The Desire” Steier through the round, allowing Calvin Evangelista allow Allen to get Muffet McGraw The Irish will but was unable to hold on for Draths to keep him at bay In 140-pound division hot. Irish coach need a strong the win. while the round ended. Draths action, sophomore Eddie “His Since West defensive per­ The speedy Gutierrez won by unanimous decision. Love” White and freshman Virginia’s All- formance if they worked his way inside his Calvin Evangelista competed American guard and leading hope to win, McGraw said. opponent, landing a left jab Jim Buffi vs. Lawrence “The in the most exciting fight of scorer Meg Bulger (19.3 points “They’re a lot more athletic and right hook that drew a Boston Massacre” Sullivan the first session. per game) tore her anterior than we are,” she said. “Their gasp from the crowd. In the bloodiest match of the White began the first round cruciate ligament during the guards are shooting the ball He ran out of gas in the first session, sophomore on the attack, but left himself te a m ’s loss to St. John’s on [well] from the perimeter.” third round, though, allowing Lawrence “The Boston open to a series of big right Jan. 29, Sanni and Owens the taller Steier to land sever­ Massacre” Sullivan beat soph­ jabs from Evangelista. have stepped up to fill the Notes: al left-right jab combinations omore Jim Buffi by a technical Something must have been void. Despite the 1-5 record ♦ After the loss to the that forced Gutierrez to wrap knockout in the third round. said about someone else’s since Bulger’s injury, Owens Huskies, Notre Dame’s ratings up. The Desire won on the The fight started poorly for mother, because the boxers has had two 20-point perform­ percentage index (RPI) actual­ comeback by a split decision. Buffi, as he was knocked ran out in the second round ances and a 15-point outing in ly jumped one spot from No. down in the first minute and and exchanged a rabid volley the six games, and Sanni has 40 to No. 39. McGraw said she Sean Mallin vs. Pat lost his mouthguard after of left and right hooks that maintained her season aver­ believed the team needed an “Homewrecker” Garrison Sullivan landed a forcible left roused the audience to thun­ age of 13.1 points per game. RPI under 40 to ensure itself In a battle of Keough Hall jab. The bout had to be derous applause. “It’s just like every other o f a bid to the NCAA dormmates, sophomore Pat stopped several times as Buffi Neither boxer bothered to team we’ve played — you can’t Tournament. The selection “Homewrecker” Garrison required medical attention but defend during the exchange, just shut down one person [to committee chooses 31 teams implemented a classic style to kept getting back into the and Evangelista eventually win],” McGraw said. “I think for at-large bids to join the 34 defeat freshman Sean Mallin ring. gained the advantage. White Sanni’s playing really well for conference winners in the by unanimous decision. One minute into the third came out aggressively in the them. She’s a tough matchup tournament. Mallin used the height round, The Boston Massacre third round, but Evangelista for us inside.” advantage, but Homewrecker landed a powerful right hook- maintained control and won While the Irish must worry Contact Ken Fowler at danced around his opponent, left hook combination, causing by unanimous decision. about West Virginia’s post [email protected] finding and attacking the body the ref to stop the fight on a standing-eight count. “Gentle” Ben Vincent vs. Mike “Just call me Merck” Henning M ike “Soldier” Schmitt vs. Junior Mike “Just Call Me d n tr osjpection ancC 2 1 st C entury lnteC C ectuaf Mike Amenta Merck” Henning was anything In a match in which both but easy on freshman “Gentle” fighters came out aggressively, Ben Vincent, as Henning L if e senior Mike “Soldier” Schmitt forced a technical knockout 15 established the pecking order seconds into the second round. against freshman Mike One of the fastest fighters of Amenta. the night, Henning dodged A Series ofLenten and Easter In the first round Amenta most of “Gentle” Ben’s punch­ Fireside Chats with the Dean of the First Year of Studies used his height advantage to es, and then landed big hits on keep Schmitt from getting his out-of-position opponent. 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B engal B outs M e n ’s B asketball Opening blows Heartbreak meets ND Fighters square off in first round of annual in Hartford boxing tournament Squad erases 19-point By JACK T H O R N T O N deficit in second half Sports Writer but falls in overtime In the first fight of the evening Tuesday, sophomore By BOBBY GRIFFIN Chris Izaguirre took the initia­ Associate Sports Editor tive over graduate student Joe “The Duke” Herzog, winning by Not even a 25-2 Irish run in the unanimous second half was enough for Notre decision. See Also Dame, as the Irish dropped their In the first ninth Big East game of the season round, “Cimino tops Tuesday to No. 3/4 Connecticut in Izaguirre did Weber after overtime, 75-74 — the team’s sev­ a better job going to the mat” enth league loss by three points or of mixing up fewer this season. his punches, page 19 Connecticut guard Marcus but left him­ Williams led the Huskies (24-2, self open to 11-2 in the Big East) with the sixth retaliation. A flurry of left-right triple-double in school history. He and high-low combos in the Above, Mark Weber looks down scored 18 points to go with his 13 second round put the match assists and 10 rebounds. solidly in Izaguirre’s favor. after knocking down Robert “We gave ourselves a chance to The Duke and Izaguirre trad­ win a basketball game against a ed a series of headshots to end Cimino. Top right Andrew very good team,” Brey told the the third round. , Associated Press after the game. McGill celebrates his win. Right “For our group, there is no more Dan “The Hurricane” , resilient basketball team than my Castellanos vs. John Biddle Alec Rackish ., left , defends guys.” The second match of the Colin Falls led the Irish (13-11, night featured size versus himself from Brian Barrett. 4-9 in the Big East) with 23 points speed, as sophomore John and sparked the Notre Dame Biddle used his long reach to ♦ offense during its second-half run. defeat the quick-footed fresh­ The junior, who is known for his man Dan “The Hurricane” PHOTOS BY see BOUTS/page 22 DUSTIN MENNELLA see HUSKJES/page 21

S M C B asketball ND W o m e n ’s B asketball Season ends with tourney defeatIrish travel to West Belles guard Allison Kessler misses a three-pointer as time expires Virginia for big game

By JAY FITZPATRICK Sports Writer their fifth straight contest Team visits hostile Sunday, a 62-58 defeat at the W VU Coliseum after hands of Pittsburgh. With time running out in the “I think we have similar first round of the MIAA loss to No. 6 UConn problems,” Irish coach Muffet Tournament Tuesday, Belles guard McGraw said. “We are both Allison Kessler took a desperation scoring not as many points as three that bounced off the rim, By KEN FOWLER we would like.” gave No. 6 seed Alma College a Sports Writer Notre Dame has not scored 49-46 upset of the No. 3 seed 70 points since beating DePaul Belles and ended one of the best 78-75 at home on Jan. 17. seasons in Saint Mary’s history. Notre Dame can secure a West Virginia last accom­ Kessler hit a three-pointer on spot in the Big East plished the feat against the the previous Belles possession to Tournament with a win over Blue Demons as well, topping cut the Saint Mary’s deficit to 47- conference foe West Virginia the then-No. 11 Demons 82- 46 with less than five seconds tonight at 7 p.m. in 70. remaining in the game. Morganstown, W.Va. After dissecting the team’s The Belles fouled Alma senior Both teams have struggled 15-point loss to Connecticut, Katey Peacock for the third time in over the past few weeks. McGraw said sophomore the final minute, and the veteran The Irish (14-10, 5-8 Big guard Charel Allen will be a made 6-of-6 from the free throw East) enter the WVU Coliseum key to improving the Irish KELLY HIGGINSZThe Observer line to keep the Scots just out of on the heels of a 79-64 loss to offense. Belles forward Erin Newsom shoots in the lane against No. 6 Connecticut. The Alma during the Belles’ 49-46 loss to the Scots Tuesday. see ALMA/page 21 Mountaineers (12-12, 4-9) lost see ROAD/page22

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