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VOLUME 42 : ISSUE 1 SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2007 NDSMCOBSERVER.COM 2 ND students shot outside Club 23 Voting Recovering seniors expected to enroll for fall semester; police continue investigation delayed on St. Joseph Regional Medical By KAREN LANGLEY Center, where Depree was News Editor treated for a leg wound and ordinance then released, Trent said. Police are still searching The gunshot wounds Collins for the man who shot and received to his abdomen and Plan to require wounded two Notre Dame leg, however, were initially students early Tuesday out­ considered so life threaten­ party permits stalls side the Club 23 bar on ing that he requested and Notre Dame Avenue. received last rites. Seniors Matthew Collins Collins said Thursday he is By KAREN LANGLEY and Mitchell Depree were “doing fine” and expected to News Editor * shot around 1 a.m. Tuesday make a full recovery. A bul­ following a “harsh” conver­ let will remain permanently sation with the shooter, who in his abdomen, however, The South Bend Common returned several minutes since any procedure to Council voted Aug. 20 to post­ later in an SUV and fired remove it would be too risky, pone the public hearing on five shots at the students, he said. the proposed ordinance that said Capt. Phil Trent, a Collins said the shooter — would require students living off campus to register large spokesperson for the South who neither he nor his DUSTIN MENNELLA/The Observer Bend Police Department. Two seniors were shot Tuesday outside Club 23, a bar parties 10 days in advance. The students were taken to see SHOOTING/page 7 popular with Notre Dame students. The ordinance would require residents of “board­ ing houses” — residences with two or more unrelated occupants — to apply for a permit from the city 10 days prior to any gatherings that Freshmen set admissions records host more than 25 guests and serve alcohol. The public hearing will be First-year students chosen from strongest applicant pool yet, boast 1390 average SAT scores held Aug. 27. Council mem­ bers said this would allow cent of applicants for the time for any changes needed UNiiiv/EiRisiiiw o f 1 S fly m e D a h S c l a s s o f 201111 By KAREN LANGLEY Class of 1996. to enforce the bill and defend News Editor Notre Dame is one of less against any legal challenges than 10 U.S. universities that — two concerns raised at the Expected enrollment: 1,993 Students who expressed interest in: This year, being a freshman accepts fewer than 50 per­ Community Relations is something to brag about. cent of applicants and then Committee meeting held ear­ The Class of 2011 is new on Ethnic Minorities: 22% Arts & Letters enrolls more than 50 percent lier Monday night. the Notre Dame campus, but of accepted students, said Immediately before the Engineering International Students: 3% 17% its m em bers have m ade it Daniel Saracino, assistant Council meeting, Mayor through the most selective provost for admissions. Steven Luecke advised the Children of Alumni: 23% admissions process in “The student who applies Community Relations University history. to Notre Dame has Notre Committee to postpone the Average SAT: 1390 The 1,993 students in the Dame as a first choice,” he hearing for 30 days. freshman class are among said. “Through good dialogue, Amount in top 10% the 24 percent of applicants The average SAT score of [the bill] will have a chance to of High School class: 84% accepted this year by the the freshman class — 1390 do what we want it to do,” he University. on the critical reading and said. Only 15 years ago, Notre Source: Notre Dame Admissions Observer Graphic/MADBLINE N1ES Dame accepted a full 50 per­ see 2011/page 5 see PERMIT/page 6 Crisis notification Largest class arrives at Saint Mary's Increase in freshman enrollment part of 5-year plan to boost school size

system launches By KATIE KOHLER Saint Mary’s Editor plan this spring following April’s By KAITLYNN RILEY tragedy at Virginia Tech. The 481 students who Assistant News Editor Notre Dame officials signed a will enroll at Saint Mary’s contract May 23 with the this week comprise the Notre Dame will launch a mass Connect-ED service, a company largest freshm an class to notification system this fall to that uses web-based technology enter the College in 17 enable administrators to notify to help clients send messages to years — an increase that students of any campus emer­ large numbers of people in a officials say is critical to gency via e-mail, text message short period of time. the College’s development. and voice mail. The Office of the Registrar sent The increase comes as The University began exploring students an e-mail Aug. 22 the first goal in a five-year the idea of putting a notification requesting they submit a cell plan to stabilize enroll­ system in place during the fall of phone number and a non-Notre ment at 1,600, said Dan 2006, said Jay Steed, executive Dame e-mail address when they Meyer, Vice President for assistant to Chief Information enroll for the semester. This con­ Enrollment Management. Officer Gordon Wishon. tact information will be kept pri­ “At this size [1,600 to The Office of Information vate and will be used only for 1,700], Saint Mary’s will Technologies had originally emergency notifications, Steed be a more robust institu­ planned to do a pilot project with said. tion, better able to absorb KELLY HIGGINS/The Observer the notification system, Steed Saint Mary’s freshmen and their families unload their belong­ said. But Notre Dame sped up its see SYSTEM/page 5 see SMC/page 7 ings to move into their residence halls this week. page 2 The Observer ♦ PAGE 2 Saturday, August 25, 2007

I n s id e C o l u m n Question of the Day: W hat advice do you have for freshmen ? Guns and laws

IVvo Notre Dame seniors just got shot. The South Bend city council is plowing ahead with an ordinance that, many out­ raged students argue, would mean the Brie Anne Eichenhorn Molly Pfister Andrew Matasic Pete Gargula Michael Schaefer Kyle Peters death of off-campus house parties. senior senior junior senior senior junior It’s a bleak greet­ ing, 1 know. But Opus Opus Alumni Keough Dillon O'Neill before you start bit­ terly wishing you “Meet lots of “Make friends "Row." "Don’t ever go “Make friends “Work at went to that state school in a real col­ people. ” with someone to Club 2 3 .” with your hall’s Reckers. ” lege town with forty with a car. ” cleaning crew. ” other kids from your high school, remem­ ber why you came. This is Notre Maddie Hanna Dame. Rudy images aside, there are Editor in Chief plenty of people who only dream of going here — and plenty more who llood campus for a taste of that dream every football weekend. We’re the lucky ones. O r ie n t a t io n W e e k e n d We’re more fortunate than popular, however. You’ve arrived on campus at a time when long-simmering lown-gown tensions have reached a new peak. For years. South Bend residents have com­ plained about the music-blaring, lawn-lit­ FRESHMAN ORIENTATION WEEKEND SCHEDULE tering habits of their Notre Dame neigh­ bors. For years. South Bend bars have housed underage Notre Dame students, a situation that occasionally results in an UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME embarrassing bust. For years, South Bend SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE and state police officers have patrolled Notre Dame-heavy apartment complexes, slapping not-quite-legal partygoers (and their enabling hosts) with arrest tickets and lines. The proposed party permit ordinance SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 — followed by the shooting in a student neighborhood — only makes the situation worse. Why do twenty percent of us still insist 1:00 p.m. Official Orientation 10:00 a.m. Student Panel on living off campus? As gorgeous as Notre Dame’s campus is, Joyce Center Little Theatre it’s also extremely insular. That’s great for walking to class without having to dodge 3:15 p.m. Parent Orientation traffic, for always spotting a familiar face 1:30 p.m. Department Fair in LaFortune, for spending sunny after­ Joyce Center Student Center noons tossing footballs on South Quad. But as we get older, whether we stay on campus or move off, our Notre Dame lives 8:00 p.m. Meeting with Rectors 4:30 p.m. Mass increasingly edge into South Bend. A few and Hall Staff O Laughlin weeks here, and you’ll look forward to a trip to Meijer. You’ll consider an off-cam­ Residence Halls pus dinner a treat. Eventually, you’ll find dorm parties a little too sweaty. And you’ll know more and more friends who move into apartments or houses. I can’t tell you exactly how many rude SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 Noire Dame students are to blame for the shaky relationship with the community, or how many angry South Bend residents, resenting past incidents, are unfairly shov­ 10:00 a.m. Eucharistic Liturgy 4 :00 p .m Small Group eling blame on the rest of the student Joyce Center M eetings body. I don’t know exactly what happened Noble Family before Matthew Collins and Mitchell 11:30 a.m. Box Lunch Dining Hall Depree got shot, whether the violence was completely random or related, to some Joyce Center degree, by the fact that they go to Notre 9:00 p.m. Jamaica Shako Dame. But I know that the time I’ve spent off 12:00 p.m. The Spirit of Notre Library Green campus has defined my Notre Dame Dame experience — the group treks to Turtle ce Center Creek, the lazy Saturday mornings at Lafayette, the late nights at Nick’s Patio. It’s far from a perfect situation, but Source: University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary's College Observer Graphic/MADEUNE NIES Notre Dame and South Bend are linked. The streets outside of Notre Dame’s green quads are, in parts, ugly and rough, but they shouldn’t be shunned —just TODAY TONIGHT SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY approached with the intelligence that got you here in the first place. Contact Maddie Hanna at [email protected] The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those o f The Observer. 4 /4

C o r r e c t io n s HIGH HIGH 71 HIGH 80 HIGH 82 HIGH 84 HIGH 80 The Observer regards itself as a professional publica­ LOW LOW 55 LOW 60 LOW 63 LOW 65 LOW 51 tion and strives for the highest standards of journal­ ism at all times. We do, however, recognize that we will make mistakes. If we have made a mistake, Atlanta 94 / 74 Boston 94 / 69 Chicago 78 / 63 Denver 85 / 59 Houston 93 / 77 Los Angeles 84 / 66 Minneapolis 78 / 59 please contact us at 631-4541 so we can New York 93 / 74 Philadelphia 96 / 73 Phoenix 102/83 Seattle 70 / 55 St. Louis 90 / 68 Tampa 92 / 75 Washington 99 / 73 correct our error. Saturday, August 25, 2007 The Observer ♦ CAMPUS NEV(^S page 3 Saint Mary's fills 4 administrative positions Chief information officerStudent Involvement director ; Residence Life director, and Multicultural Affairs director selected

prehend the situation here would Wise. return to school sooner,” Johnson other cultural aspects that reflect By LIZ HARTER be inadvisable.” Saint Mary’s also filled the posi­ said, “but she decided to stay on the diversity present here in our News W riter Thomasson said she wants tion of director of student involve­ last year.” campus,” Olin said. Saint Mary’s students to work ment — formerly named the Dieujuste comes to Saint Mary’s She also plans to reach out to Saint Mary’s has filled four with her in some sort of job shad­ director of student activities — from Northeastern University in other offices and departments on vacant administrative positions owing capacity in the Department over the summer. Boston, where she was the assis­ campus to “coordinate programs that were left open at the end of of Information Technology. Karen Siron, previously the tant director of residence life. She and explore where we can poten­ the 2006-07 school year. “This would be more than just coordinator of residential life and also won the Resident Assistant of tially collaborate.” Janice Thomasson began her having roundtable career discus­ assistant director of campus activ­ the Year Award at Boston College, While it is an important role of new position as chief information sions or monthly meetings in a ities and student commons at where she com­ OMA, Olin officer (CIO) July 23. Thomasson group,” she said. “It would be Jacksonville University, replaces pleted her under­ said most recently much more former director George graduate and “Diversity requires increasing served as CIO at focused and Rosenbush, who retired during graduate degrees. the recogni­ Murray State “I’ll be working with the personalized.” winter break in 2006 for health Larisa Olin also everybody’s commitment tion of University in student leaders this year While there reasons. took over a new and a change in our diversity at Kentucky and is no such Siron has been spending her position at the attitudes to create an Saint has held similar to incorporate other s h a d o w i n g time preparing for freshman ori­ College during the Mary’s is a positions at cultural aspects that program in entation and learning about Saint summer. Olin, who inclusive environment in task that Daytona Beach reflect the diversity place at the Mary’s, Vice President of Student served as the which every single mem­ e x t e n d s C o m m u n ity College yet, Affairs Karen Johnson said. assistant director ber of a community has a beyond the College and the presen t here in our Thomasson is The position and office were of multicultural office. Medical College campus. ” committed to renamed in order to better reflect affairs for close to very important “Diversity of Georgia. make it hap­ Siron’s new responsibilities, two years, recent­ contribution to make.” r e q u i r e s While she has pen because “it Johnson said. ly became the everybody’s Larisa Olin not enacted any director of multicultural is one of the “[It] is a more descriptive name director of multi­ Larisa Olin c o m m i t ­ major changes affairs most effective of what that office does — it is cultural affairs director of multicultural ment and a at the College so ways for young much more than just activities,” after that position affairs change in far, Thomasson women to Johnson said. remained open for our atti­ said she has several ideas for determine whether a telecommu­ The College also hired Slandeh a year. tudes to technology enhancements that nications career is for them.” Dieujuste, who will serve as the Olin’s plans for the Office of create an inclusive environment she will introduce over the next Thomasson started in the posi­ new director of residence life. Multicultural Affairs (OMA) in which every single member of year as they receive approval tion after former CIO Keith Dieujuste replaces former direc­ include the creation of a new stu­ a community has a very impor­ from College President Carol Ann Fowlkes, who had been at the tor Michelle Russell, who left dent club and issuing a biannual tant contribution to make,” she Mooney. College for more than five years, Saint Mary’s to pursue a Ph.D. at newsletter to alumnae who were said. “1 am currently in listening left to become the vice chancellor State University of New York- active with OMA. mode,” Thomasson said. “To of information technology and CIO Buflalo. “I’ll be working with the student Contact Liz Harter at make changes before I fully com­ at the University of Virginia at “It had been [Russell’s] plan to leaders this year to incorporate eharteO 1 @sai ntmarys.edu

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Law School construction begins on Notre Dame Avenue; Duncan Hall remains on schedule for summer 2008 completion

chilled water system between work will be done on the out­ the Morris Inn and the Notre side of the building. These Dame Post Office. The Post repairs will not take place Office was then torn down until summer 2008. during the summer to accom­ “It requires the erecting of modate for the new building. scaffolding, and we don’t Work is now underw ay on want to do that now that the law building, Lyphout school has started,” he said. said. An area beside the “We will wait until after grad­ existing Law School has been uation next year.” fenced off, T he sto rm blocking also knocked pedestrian “[Repairing the down about 20 traffic down trees near the s i d e w a l k s Basilica] requires the Clarke from M ain erecting of scaffolding, Memorial Circle to and we don’t want to F o u n tain — D e B a r to lo commonly Hall. do that now that school know n as Excavation has started. We will Stonehenge — for the wait until after and eight trees building is n e a r the s la te d to graduation next year. ” Grotto. The start during trees will be the first Jim Lyphout replaced in the w eek of vice president for spring of 2008. school. business operations Work is con­ Further tinuing on the DUSTIN MENNELLA/The Observer south on Melissa Cook Construction continues on Duncan Hall, a new men’s residence hall next to McGlinn Hall on Notre Dame Avenue, con­ Stadium, which will house the West Quad. The dorm is scheduled to be finished by the summer of 2008. struction on the new engi­ v arsity softball team. neering building should start Construction began this sum­ McGlinn Hall. Work on the more dorms is included in the after Thanksgiving. Stinson- mer and should be finished in By KAITLYNN RIELY building, funded by 1952 10-year master plan. Remnick Hall, a $69.4 million April 2008. News Writer Notre Dame graduate Workers are currently in engineering building, will be Starting this semester, the Raymond T. Duncan, will be the process of completing erected on the site currently area between the DeBartolo Several construction proj­ completed by the sum m er of masonry work on the second occupied by the University Performing Arts Center and ects are underway at Notre 2008 and should house stu­ floor of Duncan, Vice Club. Edison Road will be devel­ Dame as the University con­ dents in the fall of that year. President for Business The University Club will be oped into Notre Dame tinues to execute its 10-year The dorm will house 232 stu­ Operations Jim Lyphout said. torn down around Commons, a park-like area of development plan. dents and is being built to In preparation for a new Thanksgiving to make way for approximately 12 acres. On the west side of campus, relieve overcrowding in the Law School building on the work. 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write new messages according to University’s request for cell phone variety of mass notification got paths to communicate,” she the circumstances of the emer­ numbers and non-Notre Dame e- options for quite some time, said. System gency. mail addresses. McDonald said. The system’s The new notification system is continued from page 1 The prerecorded messages “The goal is to reach the maxi­ adoption is not the first part of were composed by the Office of mum amount of people in as a direct result of a series of plans University President Father News and Information, Steed short a time as possible,” Steed the Virginia “The goal is to reach the Notre Dame has John Jenkins sent an e-mail to said. They have already pre- said. They are still exploring Tech shootings, maximum amount of in place in case the student body Aug. 13 in which loaded messages for potential other avenues to reach people, she said, and its people in as short a time of an emer­ he described the notification sys­ emergencies, such as tornados, and the University is working implementation gency on cam­ tem and requested that students lightening, a gunman on campus with Comcast to develop a means will not affect as possible. ’’ pus. A special participate in the program. and a gas leak, among others. of communication through cam­ tuition costs. task force is in “Our hope The Office of News pus television. They are also Natasha Jay Steed charge of an and prayer and Information developing a Web site to alert visi­ Rabe, the Chief executive assistant to the annual review will most likely is that we tors to emergency situations on Business Officer chief information officer and update of never need “Our hope and prayer is send out the notifi­ campus. at NTI Group, the emergency to use the that we never need to cations, said Micki “If we reach enough of the cam­ the company plans. system at use the system at Notre Kidder, the Vice pus through different vectors, that distributes the Connect-ED Kidder, who is the Assistant Notre Dame, Chair of the people will start to talk and go to service, said the company saw an Director of the Board Secretariat but we want Dame, but we want to be Emergency the Web site to find out what is increase in inquiries about their in the President’s Office, as well to be certain certain that everything Planning going on,” Steed said. product after the Virginia Tech as other members of the that every­ is in place should a Committee at The University will test the incident. Emergency Planning Committee, thing is in Notre Dame. service in the next few weeks. “College campuses across the are routinely in the process of place should major emergency occur. ” “The idea is to Thereafter, it will be tested once nation are all addressing this updating plans for various emer­ a major provide the safest each semester to confirm reliabil­ issue right now,” she said. gency scenarios that could occur em ergency Father John Jenkins environment we ity. The company has contracts on campus. occur,” University president can for the Notre Saint Mary’s will also use with Princeton University, Tulane They plan to create a Web site Jenkins said Dame community,” Connect-ED to notify students of University, Texas Tech University to house the University emer­ in the e- Steed said. any emergency. and the University of Oklahoma, gency plans during the next few mail. The service costs “New students and their par­ among other schools. months. With Connect-ED, the $2 per person for one year of ents have responded to the Approximately one million stu­ “We want and encourage stu­ University can upload contact unlimited messages. Notre Dame Connect-Ed system positively,” dents, faculty and staff have their dents, staff and faculty to famil­ information for students, faculty currently has contact information said Melanie McDonald, a contact information registered on iarize themselves with the plan,” and staff onto a Web portal. The for 16,500 people, largely from spokesperson for Saint Mary’s. the service. Kidder said. system allows information to be the Office of the Registrar, since “They are grateful to know that Rabe stressed the importance of sent in several ways, including students must provide a contact student safety is a top priority, students participating in the pro­ Liz Harter contributed reporting text messages, voice mail mes­ number during web enrollment. and that we have begun to imple­ gram. to this story. sages and e-mails. Clients of The service allows multiple num­ ment a very efficient emergency “We’ve all got to work together, Connect-ED can design pre­ bers and e-mail addresses for communication system.” including students, to understand Contact Kaitlynn Riely at scripted messages and can also each person — hence the The College has been studying a the issue and make sure we’ve [email protected]

The University seeks a stu­ new freshmen were involved an athletic team. gridiron, Saracino said. dent body which is diverse in in a wide variety of extracur­ ♦ 7 percent became Eagle In the face of such strong 2011 the broadest sense, Saracino ricular activities — often in Scouts or Gold Scouts. competition, only exceptional continued from page 1 said. Socioeconomic diversity leadership roles. “We’re not looking for well- applicants are now members and diversity of experience ♦ 11 percent were editor of rounded students as much as of the Class of 2011, Saracino are important factors as well a school publication. a well-rounded class,” said. math sections — is the highest as ethnic diversity in compos­ ♦ 10 percent were student Saracino said. “We want those “It makes me very proud as on record. Eighty-four percent ing a well-rounded class, he body president or senior class who are leaders.” [an alumnus] to see the young of first-year students ranked said. president. The incoming class also men and women coming to in the top-10 percent of their This year’s class draws from ♦ 33 percent held part-time includes six sets of twins, a Notre Dame,” he said. “These graduating classes, a figure all 50 stales and the District of jobs during the school year. tinsmith who will study engi­ are students who are passion­ which has varied only slightly Columbia, as well as 21 for­ ♦ 90 percent participated in neering, a student who had ate about the place, who want in the last decade. eign countries, Saracino said. community service. deferred his acceptance to to come to Notre Dame and As in other recent adm is­ Three percent of the fresh­ ♦ 50 percent were involved serve in the Navy in the who will leave it a better sions processes, many talented man class is made up of inter­ in music, art, drama or dance. Persian Gulf and one student place.” applicants were denied admis­ national students. The most ♦ 65 percent lettered in at whose great-grandfather was sion to the Class of 2011, commonly represented foreign least one varsity sport. one of the legendary “Four Contact Karen Langley at Saracino said. country is South Korea, which ♦ 37 percent were captain of Horsemen” of the Notre Dame [email protected] The class includes 19 stu­ is home to 22 members of the dents who achieved perfect Class of 2011. China and standardized test scores of Canada are the next-most rep­ 2400 on the SAT or 36 on the resented countries. ACT. The Office of Admissions GET INVOLVED IN Despite the high academic would like to bring in a class marks of which is five IRISH ATHLETICS the class, “It makes me very proud as percent inter- Notre national, Dame [an alumnus] to see the Saracino said, seeks young men and women because “we The Sports Information Office stu d en ts coming to Notre Dame. [...] learn from each w h o other who are is looking for student assistants excel in These are students who are different.” other passionate about the place, International for the z007-08 school year. a re a s as who want to come to Notre students are well, the only appli­ Anyone interested in taking an Saracino Dame and who will leave it cants who are said. a better place. ” not guaranteed active role in Notre Dame “Our financial aid for goal is to full demonstrat­ athletics should come to an Dan Saracino create ed need, informational meeting... the most director of admissions Saracino said. ta le n te d The University and interesting and diverse has practiced a need-blind class possible,” he said. admissions policy and guaran­ Tuesday. August 28 - 10:00 PM Students who are members teed to meet all demonstrated of an ethnic minority account financial since 1997, he said. 2nd Floor Office for 22 percent of the class. Students who identified Though this figure is down themselves as Catholic make Gate 2, Joyce Center slightly from the previous up 85 percent of the class, freshman class, which was 24 while 23 percent of incoming percent minority, Saracino freshmen are the children of said no trend should be an alumnus. Those propor­ Students are needed for writing, inferred from the one-year tions mirror those of the appli­ drop. When the Class of 2001 cant pool, Saracino said. working events, office hours, entered Notre Dame ten years Men account for 52 percent ago, only 14 percent of stu­ of the class and women 48 and more. dents were of an ethnic minor­ percent, figures that also mir­ ity. ror those of the applicant pool, A higher percentage of stu­ he said. Saracino said Notre For more information, contact dents of an ethnic minority Dame can attract such high were admitted this year than interest among men at a time Bernie Cafarelli at 1-7516. ever before, he said, but a when a numerical predomi­ lower proportion chose to nance of women is becoming enroll. increasingly common in higher “We went into the May 1 education because of its aca­ deadline thinking we’d have demic majors — such as engi­ more ethnic minority [stu­ neering, business and science dents] than ever,” Saracino and not nursing or education. m said. While in high school, the page 6 The Observer ♦ CAMPUS NENX^S Saturday, August 25, 2007

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“There is no tripling of stu­ Princeton Review recently S a i n t M a r y ’s C o l l e g e C l a s s o f 2 0 1 1 dents in any dorm,” Meyer named Saint Mary’s as the SMC said. “We opened up a wing in “Best Midwestern College for Total Applicants ...... 1,281 continued from page 1 McCandless IHallj that was 2008” and US News & World previously closed and hired Report ranked Saint Mary’s . 481 Diversity 91st among the top 100 liber­ admission fluctuations,” he additional [resident assis­ Percent Early Decision ...... 8 % Last Year: 43 ethnic minorities said. “Also, that size is closer tants], We have housing space al arts colleges in the nation. to what we’re made for.” that can accommodate. Mooney first addressed this Students with Alumni African American: 11 At the start of the fall of However, next year could be long-term plan in her inaugu­ C onnection ...... 33.4% American Indian: 2 A sian/Pacific: 10 2004, the student body num­ troublesome.” ral address in January 2005. High School Valedictorians... 8 Hispanic: 20 bered 1,505 students. As of Additional professors were In that speech, she said stabi­ High School Salulatorians...... 4 Thursday, total enrollment for also hired, including in the lizing enrollment was her “top This Year: 47 ethnic minorities this year was Department priority.” She took steps High School UPA between expected to be of M odern toward realizing the goal by 3.81 and 4.0...... 30.9% African American: 5 “It is important to American Indian: 3 1,597 students. Languages, creating the position of Vice maintain the quality of In tern atio n al Students...... 3 Asian/Pacific: 6 The fre s h ­ Meyer said. President for Enrollment H ispanic: 33 m an class The appli­ Management. Amount in top 10% of High the students and Saint School class: ...... 33.1 % which entered M ary’s admission can t pool The College’s efforts to sta­ Saint Mary’s i n c r e a s e d bilize enrollment has financial S'.-unc. Saijit Mary's Admissions ______Observer Graphic/M ADELINE NIES one year ago standards. ” this year to relevance, as well. In 2005, had 427 stu­ 1,281 — an Saint Mary’s faced a $1.5 mil­ While the number of minori­ Texas. All three states experi­ dents. This Dan Meyer 8.6 percent lion budget deficit due to ty students in the freshman enced anywhere from a 25 to year marked a vice president for increase small classes and fewer class increased this year to 47 75 percent increase in 13 percent enrollment management from the tuition dollars. students enrolled students. increase in previous “By h ittin g from 43 in Those three states con­ enrollment. The freshman year’s pool. More than 60 per­ the [enroll­ “We welcome diversity last year’s tributed to the higher number class of 2005 had only 350 cent of incoming students had ment] mark at across the board. We class, the of Hispanic students in the students. an average high school GPA of 1,600 or percentages class of 2011. Last year there While the goal is to increase 3.61 or higher. 1,700,” Meyer don’t target any specific remain were 20 Hispanic freshmen; class size, Meyer stressed that Enrolling freshmen come said, “we are group. ” roughly the this year, there are 33. Other the standards of the College from 32 states and include better same, Meyer minority groups, however, will not be compromised to one international student equipped to Dan Meyer said. such as African Americans, make numbers. from China and two U.S. stu­ deal with that vice president for “This w as were less represented this “It is important to maintain dents who were living abroad problem.” enrollment management the largest year than last. the quality of the students and — one in Germany and one in M ean w h ile, class in “We welcome diversity Saint Mary’s admission stan­ Turkey. Mooney has sh e e r n u m ­ across the board,” Meyer said. dards,” Meyer said. College President Carol Ann started an initiative to double bers, but in proportions, they “We don’t target any specific The administration has pre­ Mooney’s initiative to increase the College endowment fund, stayed about the same,” he group.” pared for the growing enroll­ enrollment is part of a larger which would reduce depend­ said. ment by opening new housing goal to boost Saint Mary’s ence on enrollment for finan­ The college recruited heavi­ Contact Katie Kohler at and increasing staff. national recognition. cial stability. ly in California, Florida and kkohleO 1 @sai ntmarys.edu

average build wearing a Avenue, Trent said. said. cars responded to the scene, clean, white T-shirt — then University officials were Karen Collins said the Trent said. Police do not Shooting walked out of sight. notified of the shooting before University “has been great” know whether the suspected continued from page 1 He reappeared moments 2 a.m. Tuesday and became throughout the ordeal. shooter was inside Club 23 later in the passenger seat of immediately involved, No charges had been filed before the shooting, he said. friends had ever met — a black SUV as it drove up to University spokesperson as of Thursday, but police are “I would hope the student approached him, Depree and the curb where the three sen­ Dennis making population wouldn’t let this another Notre iors stood, Brown said. p r o g r e s s scare them into not enjoying Dame senior in then said, A sso c ia te in the case themselves or enjoying the front of Club 23 “Thanks for Vice 7 would hope the as investi- community here,” he said. 'This is quite an uncom­ while they the ride, President for student population wouldn’t g a t i o n s Students are far more likely were waiting mon occurrence. We do you [exple­ R e s i d e n c e c o n tin u e , to be victims of property let this scare them into not for a ride, not believe in any way, tive] Notre Life and Trent said. crime than violence, he said. according to Dame s tu ­ Housing Bill enjoying themselves or “This is Police have asked anyone shape or form that this his mother, d en ts,” Kirk visited enjoying the community quite an with information about the Karen Collins. was random. ” Karen Matthew uncom­ incident to contact the South W hen the Collins said. Collins and here. ” m o n Bend Police Department man asked the Capt. Phil Trent The m an D epree at o ccu r­ Investigative Division at (574) three students South Bend Police fired five the hospital Capt. Phil Trent rence,” 235-9263. for a ride, they D epartm ent shots. Two Tuesday South Bend Police Department Trent said. said no, Karen hit Collins, morning, “We do Chris Hine contributed Collins said. and one hit Brown said. not believe reporting to this story. The m an — Depree. Both Matthew Collins and in any way, shape or form who police described as a The car’s driver then drove Depree said they intend to that this was random.” Contact Karen Langley at shorthaired black male of northbound on Notre Dame enroll for the fall semester, he Seven South Bend Police Wangle [email protected] State trooper fatally shot near Fort Wayne Man who killed officer, then himself, in July along U.S. 24 had history of mental problems, police say after investigation

not yet been turned over, state cerned us,” Heffelfinger said. Rich, a detective who was an and an unmarked car, displayed Associated Press police Detective Mark “That even with his psychological 18-year state police veteran, was his badge and followed proper Ileffelfinger said Tuesday. issues that he did have access to on his way home from the Peru procedures when he stopped to FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Police Heffelfinger said Vultaggio had guns.” post when he stopped to help help, police said. He was not want to know why a man who twice been com­ P o l i c e Vultaggio, who he thought was a wearing a bulletproof vest, but he fatally shot a state trooper and mitted to psychi­ found two stranded motorist about 40 miles was not required to wear one then killed himself was able to atric facilities and “That is one thing that rifles and a southwest of Fort Wayne. when stopping to help a motorist, obtain firearms despite a history was undergoing concerned us, that even shotgun in Vultaggio's father had reported Heffelfinger said, and it was not of mental problems. counseling at the the sport- the SUV stolen a day earlier, but clear if a vest would have saved The investigation into the July 5 time of the fatal with his psychological utility vehi­ Rich did not know that before him. shooting death of Indiana State shooting. State issues that he did have cle used by stopping to help. “There was nothing Trooper Police Master Trooper David Rich police access to guns. ” Vultaggio. Rich was shot in the chest. Rich did that would have elevated along U.S. 24 near Wabash is Superintendent The shot­ Vultaggio then reloaded his shot­ this guy’s concern that he felt cer­ complete, but questions remain gun he Paul Whitesell said Detective Mark Heffelfinger gun and killed himself, police tain he had to shoot somebody,” about whether his slaying was at Rich's funeral Indiana State Police used to said. Heffelfinger said. “It wasn’t like preventable. that Vultaggio had shoot Rich Tests showed Vultaggio was not he just got caught robbing a Police subpoenaed the psychi­ threatened to kill and then under the influence of drugs or bank.” atric records of the shooter, 21- his own family and schoolchild­ himself was Vultaggio’s but was alcohol and had only nicotine in Heffelfinger said any officer year-old Joseph M. Vultaggio Jr., ren. registered in his mother's name, his system, Heffelfinger said. who encountered Vultaggio might of Gaylord, Mich., but they have “That is one thing that con­ Heffelfinger said. Rich, who was in plain clothes have been at risk. page 8 The Observer ♦ THE YEAR IN REVIEW Saturday, August 25, 2007

A t global health forum, Jenkins announces a new initiative in Uganda. Brann dies in crash. McAlarney suspended. Year ♦2006

Todd Woodward and Notre possession charges. Mc­ By KEN FOWLER Dame M illennium Alarney, who was pulled over News Writer Development Initiative during what a police report (NDMl)l) Director Father Bob called a “routine” traffic stop, Hotel to open at Saint Mary’s Dowd — in a week-long trip to was enrolled in classes for Congregation of the Sisters Uganda to see firsthand the more than a week in January of the Holy Cross President U niversity’s NDMDI p artn er before learning of his suspen­ Sister Joy O’Grady announced village. sion from the Office of Aug. 16 plans for Saint Mary’s Residence Life and Housing to lease campus land to the Caitlin Brann dies in car crash Jan. 23. llolladay Corporation for an Notre Dame senior Caitlin McAlarney’s mother, Janice, on-campus Hilton Garden Inn. Brann died Nov. 10 in an said in interview s th at she The addition of the hotel, early-m orning car crash on was upset with the length of expected to open by the start the Indiana State Toll Road time it took the University to of the 2007 football season, near LaPorte, Ind. Brann, come to a decision on prompted a contest for the whose blood-alcohol content McAlarney’s punishment. renaming of the Inn at Saint was more than three times The decision also sparked Mary’s and concern about the the legal limit at .249 percent, campus debate over the possible influx of travelers on had her rear passenger-side severity of such punishments campus. tire blow out, causing her to and whether Notre Dame was lose control of her 2000 consistent in its treatm ent of Notre Dame begins mission in Chevrolet Cavalier convert­ McAlarney. Uganda ible, according to an Indiana The second annual Notre State Police report. Hodges makes history Dame Forum, focusing on the More than 200 students Kim Hodges and Kelly Payne “global health crisis,” took gathered at the Grotto the came away with a narrow vic­ place Sept. 14 in the Joyce next day for a candlelight tory over opponents Colleen Center. The forum’s panelists memorial in honor of the sen­ Ferreira and Jenny Antonelli included Dr. Paul Farmer, the ior from Pasquerilla East Hall. in the Saint Mary’s student founding director of the inter­ body presidential and vice national non-profit organiza­ ‘Loyal Daughters’ debuts presidential elections Jan. 25. tion Partners in Health, Dr. “Loyal Daughters,” a stu­ Hodges, who is black and Jeffrey Sachs, director of the dent-created production came to the College hoping to United Nations Millennium about sexuality and sexual “to be the first at something,” P ro ject and Dr. M iriam assault at Notre Dame, pre­ was inaugurated April 1, Opwonya of the Makerere miered Nov. 13 at the becoming the first African- University Infectious Diseases DeBartolo Performing Arts American to lead the College’s Institute in Uganda. Center without Jenkins’ students. At the forum, University endorsement. The play, whose President Father John Jenkins inception he praised in his Notebaert follows McCartan announced the University’s “Closing Statement” on aca­ Richard Notebaert, a 10- decision to participate in the demic freedom in April 2006, year member of the University Millennium Villages Project in ran without his endorsement Board of Trustees and chief Uganda, where the because of what he called a executive officer of Qwest Congregation of the Holy “neutral” stance on extramar­ Communications Cross has established a strong ital sexual relationships. International, was elected to a presence. The performances were fol­ three-year term in February. Jenkins followed that dis­ lowed on three nights by pan­ His term was set to begin on cussion with a trip to Uganda els discussing the prevalence July 1, making him Notre in su p p o rt of the U nited of sexual assaults on college Dame’s sixth chairman. Nations’ Millennium campuses — including Notre He succeeded Patrick Development Goals and Notre Dame — and the hope of pro­ McCartan, who was chairman Dame’s commitment to the moting an environment more of the board for seven years. village of Nindye, in hope of conductive to fostering better Notebaert, who received his improving the quality of life of gender relationships. undergraduate and graduate its residents. From Jan. 5 degrees from the University of through Jan. 12, Jenkins led a McAlarney arrested, suspended Wisconsin, has served as group of delegates — includ­ Notre Dame basketball chair of the University ing Executive Assistant to the starting point guard Kyle Relations and Public Affairs President Frances Shavers, McAlarney was suspended for and Communication Associate Vice President for the spring semester after his Committee. Notebaert is also Marketing Communication arrest Dec. 29 on m arijuana one of the University’s 12

November 10 Notre Dame senior Caitlin Brann January 5 dies in an early-morning car crash Jenkins leads a group of delegates — on Indiana State Toll Road near La­ including Executive Assistant to the Porte, Indiana. Brann, whose President Frances Shavers, Associate Vice President for Marketing Communication blood-alcohol content was more Todd Woodward and Notre Dame than three times the legal limit at Millennium Development Initiative .249 percent, had her rear passen­ (NDMDI) Director Father Bob Dowd — in 0 ger-side tire blow out, causing her a week-long trip to Uganda to see firsthand to lose control of her 2000 Chevro­ the village the University will partner with let Cavalier convertible, according through the NDMDI. to an Indiana State Police Report. August September October November December January

o September 14 August 16 The second annual Notre Dame Congregation of the Sis­ Health Forum, focusing on the January 22 ters of the Holy Cross “global health crisis,” at the Joyce O Notre Dame basketball point President Sister Joy Center. Panelists included Dr. Paul November 13 “Loyal Daughters” premiers at guard Kyle McAlarney is O’Grady announces plans Farmer, the founding director of the suspended for the semester for Saint Mary’s to lease international non-profit organiza­ the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center without the endorsement after his arrest in December Campus land to the Holla- tion Partners in Health; D f Jeffrey on marijuana possession day Corporation for an Sachs, director of the United Na­ of University President Father John Jenkins. The play ran charges. The decision on-campus Hilton Garden tions Millenium Project and Dr. sparked campus debate over Inn. The hotel is expected Miriam Opwonya of the Makerere without Jenkins’ endorsement because of what he called a the severity and consistency to open by the start of the University Infecti of such punishments. 2007 football s,season. stitute in Uganda. “neutral” stance on premarital sexual relationships.

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ND, SM C student body presidential elections make history. 'Loyal Daughters' and 'Vagina Monologues' performed. in Review ♦2007

Fellows, who make up the the first all-female ticket to the “C” parking lot to Edison “University’s ultimate govern­ lead Notre Dame’s student Road to replace Juniper Road. ing body.” body when its term began In March, Notre Dame April 1, and the pair’s choice broke ground on Duncan Hall, Crews cause gas leaks of Sheena Plamoottil as chief a planned male dormitory on A gas leak on St. Joseph’s executive assistant created an West Quad. Drive caused the evacuation all-female top-three for Notre Duncan Hall will house 232 of seven buildings — includ­ Dame’s student government. students and stand next to ing DeBartolo Hall and Decio McGlinn Hall, which was the Hall — on campus Feb. 13. ‘Vagina Monologues’ opens last dorm built by the Crews working to fix a bro­ off cam pus University, completed in ken water line struck a 4-inch Students performed the first 1997. The new dorm will be gas line with a backhoe, of three renditions of “The the first of four new dormito­ prompting gas and soot to Vagina Monologues” in front ries the University hopes to rise more than 20 feet in the of an audience of approxi­ build in the next 10 years. air for more than an hour. mately 50 people at South Executive Vice President John A month later, on March 26, Bend’s First Unitarian Church Affleck-Graves said the new a construction crew working Feb. 28. building, funded by 1952 on St. Joseph’s Drive south of The presentation, which Notre Dame graduate the Center for Social was moved off campus after Raymond T. Duncan, will be Concerns caused the rupture organizers could not secure completed by the summer of of another gas line. In that the endorsement of an aca­ 2008 and will house students incident, vibrations from the demic department at Notre that fall. Construction on digging likely unsettled the Dame, came nearly a year “Athletic Quad” — between soil and caused rupture in the after Jenkins’ decision not to Notre Dame Stadium and the transition point, “that had ban the play from campus but Joyce Center —will continue been failing already,” instead restrict it to an aca­ as the University makes the Director of Utilities Paul demic setting, in which it can­ space more pedestrian friend­ Kempf said. not raise money. By moving ly- University officials defended off-campus, the performance staff efforts after each inci­ was able to collect more than Memorial M ass held for Va. dent and said they were just $200 on opening night and Tech victims examples of the inherent pos­ donate the money to chari­ Notre Dame held a memori­ sible problems of construc­ ties, including the YWCA of al Mass in the Basilica of the tion. St. Joseph County, which has Sacred Heart April 17 for the the only overnight shelter in victims of the shooting mas­ Brown, Braun make history the county. sacre at Virginia Tech days After a hotly contested race earlier. for the top two spots in stu­ Campus construction The Basilica was packed to dent government, Liz Brown p rogresses a standing room only capaci­ and Maris Braun were elected Construction on several ty, with the entire rear lobby student body president and projects continued throughout of the church completely full. vice president, respectively, in the school year, with work on The Mass drew more people a closed-door Student Senate campus roads, new buildings than the 9/11 five-year meeting Feb. 18. and repairs. anniversary Mass, which took The final vote came after a The most striking change place in the Basilica during run-off with contenders early in the school year was the fall semester. Danny Smith and Ashley the closing of Juniper Road In the days after the inci­ Weiss failed to produce a and the creation of a new dent, Notre Dame officials majority winner. During that entrance to campus several were initially hesitant to com­ race, Morrissey senator Greg hundred feet west of ment on the University secu­ Dworjan illegally used stu­ Twyckenham Road. rity protocols. Three days dent government printers to The University also pushed after the shootings, Jenkins produce flyers for the “cam­ forward its planned develop­ sent an e-mail to students — paign to abstain” and posted ment south of campus, with which was also posted on his the flyers without proper Kite Realty submitting its pro­ Web site — assuring students approval. The campaign criti­ posal to South Bend for zon­ and parents the University cized both tickets and asked ing approval in late April. As has a plan in place to respond students to select the the University plans the to emergencies. “abstain” option on their bal­ future of the southern side of lots. campus, it continued con­ Contact Ken Fowler at Brown and Braun became struction of a new road from [email protected]

J a n u a ry 2 5 Q February 18 April 17 Saint M a ry ’s students Liz Brown is elected student body president March 8 O Notre Dame holds a memorial Vote Kimberly Hodges and Maris Braun vice president in a closed- Notre Dame breaks ground on Mass in the Basilica of the Sacred their new student body door Student Senate meeting after a run-off Duncan Hall, which is expected to Heart for the victims of the shoot­ president. Hodges with Danny Smith and Ashley Weiss failed to be a male dormitory for 232 stu­ ing massacre at Virginia Tech. The becomes the first produce a majority winner. The pair became dents. The University is expediting Basilica was packed to a standing African-American to the first all-female ticket to lead Notre the construction of the building, room only capacity, with the Dame’s student body when its term began which is the first of four residence entire rear lobby of the church lead the C o lle g e ’s completely full. The Mass drew students beginning April 1, and Brown and Braun’s choice of halls Notre Dame hopes to complete Sheena Plamoottil as Chief Executive Assis­ in the next 10 years, so it can house more people than the five-year with her inauguration students for the 2008 school year. anniversary Mass of 9/11 in A pril 1. tant created an all-female top-three for Notre Dame’s student government. September 2006, February March April May

February 28 Students open the first performance A gas leak on St. Joseph’s of “The Vagina Monologues” in Drive causes the evacuation front of an audience of of seven buildings on approximatfiy 50 people at South campus. Crews working to Bend’s First Unitarian Church. The fix a broken water line presentation was moved off campus struck a 4-inch gas line with after organizers could not secure the a backhoe, prompting gas endorsement of an academic depart­ and soot to rise more than ment at Notre Dame. 20 feet in the air for more than an hour. O

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He Special to The Observer civil engineering and geological ronmental issues. anticipates resistance if or sciences and director of the “The center offers a unique uses experimental data to con­ NCAA President Myles when sanctions are applied Environmental Molecular Science interdisciplinary environment that struct quantitative thermodynam­ Brand acknowledged that he to programs that fail to meet Institute at Notre Dame, has been enhances research capabilities for ic and kinetic models of mass was “preaching to the choir” APR standards. a p p o i n t e d faculty and students throughout transport in bacteria-water-rock when he discussed academic “Can the presidents, ath­ director of the the University,” Fein said. “Its systems, which are used to quan­ and fiscal reform in intercol­ letic d irecto rs and NCAA University’s main function is to provide a tify heavy metal and radionuclide legiate athletics at Notre hold the fort?” he wondered. Center for wealth of state-of-the-art analyti­ mobilities in systems of geologic Dame on Aug. 20. “It will be very interesting.” Environmental cal facilities that a single investi­ and environmental interest, such “You're doing very well Brand admitted that fiscal Science and gator could never manage or as contaminated groundwater here,” Brand told an invited reformation in college sports Technology maintain on his or her own. In aquifers and oil-field reserves. assembly of Notre Dame fac­ is a more difficult issue. (CEST). He addition, we have extremely well- Fein earned a doctorate in geo­ ulty, staff, athletic d ep art­ “The NCAA cannot control replaces trained technicians who maintain chemistry from Northwestern ment officials and coaches. individual institutions’ deci­ Patricia A. the instruments and teach stu­ University in 1989, a m aster’s “Athletics is about winning, sions on spending,” he said. Maurice, pro­ Fein dents and faculty how to use degree, also in geochemistry from but it’s also about graduat­ Brand said that athletic fessor of civil them. Northwestern, in 1986, and a ing stu d e n t-a th le te s. You department budgets are a engineering and geological sci­ “CEST plays a crucial role in bachelor’s degree in geophysical can do both, just look at relatively small percentage ences, who had served as director research projects that involve sciences from the University of Notre Dame.” of any university’s overall since 2003. departments across the Chicago in 1983. Now in his fifth year as budget, but that the rate by A cooperative effort between University, such as biological sci­ Prior to joining the Notre Dame NCAA president. Brand said which they are increasing is Notre Dame’s Colleges of ences, civil engineering and geo­ faculty in 1996, he served as an modern reform in college a concern. Engineering and Science, CEST logical sciences, chemical and assistant professor in the sports dates to a 1991 Over the past decade, the fosters interdisciplinary environ­ biomolecular engineering, chem­ Department of Earth and report by the Knight athletics programs of only mental research and education by istry and biochemistry, the Notre Planetary Sciences at McGill Commission on six institutions — including promoting the cutting-edge ana- Dame Radiation Laboratory, and University in Montreal. Intercollegiate Athletics, Notre Dame — have been in which was co-chaired by the black, while the rest are Notre Dame’s president subsidized to greater or emeritus, Rev. Theodore M. lesser extents by their uni­ Hesburgh, C.S.C. versities. Brand, formerly president “Now, there is nothing ND hosts sesquicentennial at Indiana University and wrong with subsidizing a the University of Oregon, department. After all, phi­ believes his appointment losophy departments, for Fort Wayne/South Bend diocese invited to religious celebration was a clear signal by his example, don’t bring in “fervent hope that all the faithful prayer service in the Basilica of peers that they want athlet­ more money than they Special to The Observer ics program s to spend,” of our diocese will pilgrimage to the Sacred Heart, a continual show m ore said Brand, Families, single people, reli­ the University of Notre Dame for recitation of the Rosary at the responsibility in “Athletics is about who is him­ gious and clergy of the Diocese of a day of spiritual joy and renew­ Grotto of our Lady of Lourdes, regard to aca­ self a Fort Wayne/South Bend have al.” Calling the campus “a place praying of the Stations of the demics and winning, but it’s also p h i l o s o ­ been invited to the Notre Dame dedicated to Mary, the mother of Cross, provision of the financial affairs. about graduating pher. “So, campus on Aug. 18 for a God,” he added that the Sacrament of Reconciliation at Under Brand’s student-athletes. You subsidizing Eucharistic Congress celebrating Congress would include “some­ several sites throughout the leadership, the athletics is the diocese’s 150th anniversary. thing for everyone to renew campus, and an exhibition of NCAA has insti­ can do both, just look OK. The Local, regional, and interna­ hearts and spirits in Christ local religious art in the Joyce tuted two new a t N otre Dame. ” question is tional Eucharistic Congresses whose ‘steadfast love endures Center. ,tu:ademic stan­ by how have been held throughout the forever.’” “I have requested there be no dards by which much?” Catholic Church since 1881. Joining Bishop D’Arcy at the Masses, weddings, funerals, rec­ Myles Brand student-athletes The a th ­ Their principal purpose is to Congress will be Notre Dame fel­ onciliation or athletic and school and teams are NCAA president letics expe­ deepen understanding and invig­ low and trustee Bishop Daniel R. activities in the parishes and measured: the rience on a orate devotion to the Eucharist, Jenky, C.S.C., of Peoria, 111., and high schools of the diocese that Graduation college and they are often convened to Archbishop Daniel Buechlein, Saturday,” D’Arcy said. “This Success Rate (GSR) and the campus is valuable, he said, mark special occasions in the life O.S.B., of Indianapolis. will make everyone free to come Academic Progress Rate and certainly has a place in of the Church. The daylong event featured together for one magnificent (APR). higher education. Bishop John M. D’Arcy of Fort 120 catechetical lectures and liturgy at the conclusion of the The GSR provides a “more “College is more than just Wayne/South Bend expressed his discussions, an ecumenical day.” accurate measure” of the classroom instruction,” he graduation rate of student- said. “We take teen-agers athletes than does a similar and teach them life skills, measure administered by goal setting, values and atti­ the Department of tudes that are productive. Team works to make ionic solvents Education, according to “That’s where athletic par­ Brand. ticipation comes in. University researchers actively pursue clean energy technologies The APR surveys the per­ Learning to persist and work formance of every team at hard — athletes learn that Special to The Observer but one of the exciting things industries combined. Regardless every NCAA in stitu tio n . every day on the field. Not about research is how pursuing of its country of origin, C02 con­ Teams that fail to maintain a all of our students learn Researchers at Notre Dame one activity can shed light on centrations in the atmosphere minimum standard will face these lessons as tangibly. have a proven track record in another, opening totally new have increased since the onset of a loss of scholarships and There are other ways — in energy related research, but avenues of possibility.” industrialization. Today levels potential decertification. student journalism, band or with the creation of the Notre The team — Maginn; Joan F. are at approximately 380 parts “We’ll be most successful other extracurricular activi­ Dame Energy Center in 2005, Brennecke, the Keating- per million, a number that’s if we don’t issue any of the ties — but athletics is the they joined the many other insti­ Crawford Professor of Chemical expected to rise to 500 or more sanctions,” Brand said. “The best. That’s why we want tutions actively pursuing clean and Biomolecular Engineering parts per million by 2050. Is it goal is to change behavior.” broad-based athletics pro­ energy technologies. What is and director of the Notre Dame any wonder that finding a way to However, after accumulat­ grams.” unique about one of the most Energy Center; William F. curb these carbon emissions is a ing APR data for three That said, he added: “So, current projects is that it evolved Schneider, associate professor of popular idea? years, Brand said there are how much should we subsi­ from unrelated research creat­ chemical and biomolecular engi­ According to Maginn, there are indications that as many as dize athletics? We are not ing a domino effect. neering; postdoctoral research basically three approaches to 40 percent of football pro­ acting fiscally responsibly Edward J. Maginn, professor associates JaNeille Dixon, Wei capturing C02 in flue gas: pre­ grams in the Football Bowl when funds are being taken of chemical and biomolecular Shi and Keith Gutowski; and combustion capture, post-com­ Subdivision, formerly known from academics to support engineering, and a team of facul­ graduate students Jessica bustion capture, and oxy-firing. as Division l-A, and 45 per­ athletics. That’s when there ty and students had been work­ Anderson, Manish Kelkar and Maginn and the team are con­ cent of Division I basketball is a problem.” ing to make environmentally Elaine Mindrup — began centrating on post-combustion programs could lose schol­ While the NCAA is unable friendly solvents using ionic liq­ exploring their findings in a activities, which apply to the vast arships within the next year to dictate how universities uids (ILs). ILs are a relatively series of different experiments. majority of existing power plants or two. chose to spend on athletics, new class of chemicals with They are now working on a fed­ in the world. In fact, they have “Someone’s not listening the association sponsored a diverse properties. In addition to erally funded project to capture established a cooperative out there,” he said. study that was issued last being liquid at room tempera­ and separate C02 for existing research and development That isn’t the case at year that provides all insti­ ture, many ILs have low com­ and future carbon-based electric agreement to develop novel tech­ Notre Dame, he emphasized. tutions with comparative bustibility, provide exceptional generation power plants. nology and commercially focused “You don’t have any teams data on athletics spending. thermal stability and work well This is particularly important approaches to C02 capture and even close to being at risk of Brand’s talk was titled as solvents for diverse com­ because emissions from the coal- separation and are working with losing scholarships,” he “The State of Collegiate pounds. fired plants (approximately DTE Energy, Detroit, Mich.; said. “That is very unusual. Athletics in the 21st “We didn’t expect the carbon 2,100 in the world) are responsi­ Babcock and Wilcox, Baberton, Even the very finest schools Century: Issues, Challenges dioxide to be so soluble,” Maginn ble for close to a third of the Ohio; EMI) Chemicals, Inc., have one or two teams at and Expectations” and was said in an interview for the arti­ greenhouse gases caused by Gibbstown, New Jersey; risk.” sponsored by Notre Dame’s cle “Making Dirty Coal Plants humanity. In the United States Trimeric, Buda, Texas; Air Brand added that academ­ Office of the President, Cleaner,” which appeared in the alone, the gases some 600 plants Products, Allentown, Pa.; and ic reform m ovem ents in Faculty Board on Athletics July 13 issue of the journal produce surpass the amount the National Energy Technology higher education have failed and Department of Athletics. Science. “It sounds trite, I know, generated by cars and all other Laboratory, Pittsburgh, Pa. Saturday, August 25, 2007 The Observer ♦ NEWS page 13 RSC names Bohn North Political scientist American associate editor examines diversity ND professor published in APS A journal submitted to the journal, molecular, Raman or elec­ Special to The Observer identifying qualified tronic spectroscopy in or another of the anti-dis­ Paul W. Bohn, A rthur J. reviewers and working with memory of Professor A.A. Special to The Observer crimination provisions of the Schmitt Professor of the author(s) and reviewers Michelson, developer of the Voting Rights Act. All 25 of Chemical and Biomolecular to address revisions and Michelson interferometer; The federal Voting Rights the Latino members came Engineering at Notre Dame, mediate technical issues the 2004 Spectroscopy Act has been indispensable to from such districts. has been while maintaining the stan­ Society of Pittsburgh the political progress of At both the congressional named dards of The Analyst. Award, which recognizes minority populations in the and state legislative levels, the North A member of the Notre outstanding contributions United States, but they still the sheer numbers of non­ American Dame faculty since 2006, in the field of spectroscopy; are severely underrepresent­ white representatives have associate Bohn’s research interests and the Spectrochemical ed at every level of govern­ grown substantially over the editor of encompass molecular Analysis Award from the ment, new research by a last quarter century, but in T h e transport on the nanoscale; ACS University of Notre Dame percentage terms, they A n a l y s t the development of optical Bohn received his bache­ political scientist indicates. remain far short of true pro­ by the spectroscopic measure­ lor’s degree in chemistry Writing with three co­ portionality. Royal ment strategies for surface from Notre Dame in 1977 researchers in a journal of Nonwhites were 31 percent Society of Bohn and interfacial structure- and his doctorate, also in the American Political Science of the U.S. population in function studies; optoelec­ chemistry, from the Association (APSA), Dianne M. 2000, but they were less than Chemistry (RSC). tronic materials and University of Wisconsin at Pinderhughes, professor of 12 percent of the members of A journal of the RSC, The devices, chemical sensors Madison in 1981. He joined Africana studies and political the House of Representatives. Analyst publishes original and molecular approaches Bell Laboratories that same science, observed that, at the The 891 nonwhite members of research discussing the to nanotechnology. year as a member of the congressional level, “the vast state legislatures in 2006 fundamental theory, prac­ Bohn is a member of the technical staff. Most recent­ majority of nonwhite House were only 12 percent of the tice and application of ana­ American Chemical Society ly, he serv ed as the members” were elected from total 7,382 state lawmakers. lytical, bioanalytical and (ACS) and a fellow of the Centennial Professor of districts covered by the Voting Pinderhughes’ co­ detection science. Its read­ American Association for Chemical Sciences at the Rights Act, which was passed researchers are Pei-te Lien of ers include academic and the Advancement of University of Illinois at originally in 1965 to end dis­ the University of Utah, Carol industrial researchers Science. He also has Urbana-Champaign. criminatory electoral prac­ Hardy-Fanta of the University working in a variety of received numerous awards, Committed to raising pub­ tices in the South. of Massachusetts at Boston, areas, including analytical including the 2006 lic awareness of chemistry The law has been renewed and Christine M. Sierra of the chemistry, bioanalytical sci­ Research Team Award from and the chemical sciences, several times, and its cover­ University of New Mexico. ence, biomedical science, the U.S. Army Construction the Royal Society of age expanded to assure The voting rights article biotechnology, detection Engineering Research Chemistry boasts 43,000 access to the vote for people appeared in PS: Political science, pharmacy, physics, Laboratory; the 2005 members worldwide and who speak languages other Science and Politics, one of materials science and engi­ Bomem-Michelson Award manages an internationally than English. Beginning in th ree jo u rn a ls published by neering. from the Coblentz Society, acclaimed publishing busi­ 1982, the law also protected APSA. The data in the article Bohn’s responsibilities as presented to scientists who ness for the education, the creation of “majority- are related to a larger study associate editor will include have advanced the tech­ training and promotion of minority” districts, so that on elected officials of color evaluating manuscripts niques of vibrational, the sciences. nonwhite voters would have a being conducted by the same chance to elect candidates of research team. their respective groups to Pinderhughes joined the office Notre Dame faculty in autumn Pinderhughes and her col­ 2006 from the University of Write for News. leagues found that of the 71 Illinois-Urbana. She currently black, Latino, Asian and is president-elect of APSA and American Indian House mem­ will assume the presidency at bers in the 109th Congress, the organization’s 2007 annu­ Call 631-5323. more than 60 percent came al meeting in Chicago next from districts covered by one month.

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election. It takes on added former Tennessee senator. He Associated Press importance this year, he said, is expected to officially enter INDIANAPOLIS — Fred because there are so many the race next month and has Thompson, the all-but- Republican presidential polled well in national sur­ d eclared GOP p re sid e n tia l “wannabes” heading into the veys. But some have suggest­ candidate, will join two other nominating season. ed that he is starting too late, contenders in wooing hun­ He said he was surprised and he has offered few d red s of activ ists from 12 th a t m ore GOP c o n ten d ers specifics on what he would Midwestern states during a weren’t attending. do as president. three-day Republican get- Among the absentees are “If he is trying to build his together that begins Friday. former New York Mayor Rudy following, it is im portant to Former Massachusetts Gov. Giuliani and Arizona Sen. get his message to as many Mitt Romney and former John McCain. Giuliani spent people and as many states Arkansas Gov. Mike part of this week in right now,” Schmuhl said. Huckabee also will speak at California and will be in the Romney comes to the con­ the Midwest Republican early primary state of New vention having easily won Leadership Conference, billed Hampshire on Saturday, his Iowa’s high-profile Pife< as a sp rin g b o a rd for GOP campaign said. Republican Party Straw Poll presidential candidates in an McCain, whose campaign earlier this month, getting electoral-rich region that has been limping, was on twice as many votes as includes key nominating vacation in the Bahamas this Huckabee, who came in sec­ states such as Iowa, Illinois week. He was preparing for a ond. Romney was expected to and Michigan. speech to the National Guard win because he had spent All have caucuses or p ri­ in Puerto Rico on Monday, a months and millions of dol­ maries by Feb. 5, and Ohio — campaign spokeswoman said. lars on the effort. which decided the 2004 pres­ Robert Schmuhl, a profes­ Huckabee said his showing idential race — is a tradition­ sor of American studies at was impressive because he al swing state in general the University of Notre Dame, had little money to spend. elections. Combined, the 12 expects the three who are Giuliani, Thompson and states — which also include coming to speak on a wide McCain skipped the event. Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, range of issues. A national Gallup poll taken Nebraska, the Dakotas, “In some of the states, the Aug. 13-16 showed Romney Minnesota and Wisconsin — socialist views resonate more trailing front-runner Giuliani have 124 electoral votes out deeply and in others econom­ and Thompson, but he has of 270 needed to become ic concerns are at the fore­ led in recent polls in Iowa president. front, so this convention real­ and New Hampshire, which Indiana Republican ly allows the candidates to traditionally have kicked off Chairman Murray Clark said present themselves in a the nom ination process. He the conference, held once broader way,” Schmuhl said. also topped the GOP field in every two years, energizes He said the event could fundraising during the first AP the party faithful and sharp­ especially benefit Thompson, six months of the year with Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee speaks at a cam­ ens their focus on the next the “Law & Order” actor and $35 million. paign stop in Spartanburg, S.C. on Aug. 22. page 14 The Observer ♦ STATE NEWS Saturday, August 25, 2007 County officials weary of Commission pledges getting blame for tax woes study of local government Reform panel to conduct analysis of local services costly school building and Justice Randall Shepard as Associated Press renovation projects, as co-chairmen of the blue- govern all these units, Indiana elects Associated Press DUNLAP, Ind. well as inefficient govern­ ribbon commission. nearly 11,000 officials, including C om m issioners from five ment. During Friday’s meeting, INDIANAPOLIS — Leaders of a 1,100 with responsibility for property Indiana counties grappling “As long as we have the commissioners reached panel on local government reform tax assessment. with high property taxes duplicative, a g en e ra l pledged Wednesday to conduct a The commission, which is staffed by say they’re tired of Gov. o v e r la p ­ “As long as we have consensus comprehensive study of how local the Center for Urban Policy and the Mitch Daniels blaming the ping, th a t the services are decided, provided and Environment at Indiana Universily- problem on local govern­ antique duplicative, overlapping, panel lacks paid for in hopes of finding ways to Purdue University at Indianapolis, will ment officials. government antique government all — but make them more efficient, effective try to determine what local govern­ During an Aug. 17 meet­ all over the over the place, you are should have and cheaper. ment offices could be eliminated to ing of commissioners from place, you — local gov- Former Democratic Gov. Joe achieve efficiencies and cost savings. St. .Joseph, Elkhart, are going to going to have too much e r n m e n t Kernan and Chief Justice Randall Daniels wants to know specifically Lagrange, Marshall, and have too local spending, and representa­ Shepard, co-chairmen of the Indiana whether township and county proper­ Steuben counties, much local therefore too high of tion. Commission on Local Government ty tax assessors should be abolished LaGrange County spending, An earlier Reform, told reporters after a first in favor of a uniform process run by Commissioner George and th e r e ­ property taxes. ” version of private meeting that steep increases the state. Bachman bristled at the fore too their state­ in property taxes this year should The governor also wants to know governor’s repeated com­ high of Mitch Daniels ment su g ­ pave the way for meaningful recom­ what local government units, includ­ ments largely blaming the property Indiana governor gested that mendations for reforming local gov­ ing schools and libraries, could be high taxes on excessive taxes,” he the counties ernment. consolidated to reduce overhead and local spending. said last would su p ­ “This is a period in which citizens administrative expenses, and what “For the governor to say month in declaring his re- port increases of up to 2 are more focused on what it is their constitutional, statutory or adminis­ it’s the co u n ties’ fault is election bid. percent each in the state government is doing and how it is trative changes are necessary to ridiculous,” Bachman said. LaGrange Commissioner sales and income taxes, doing it,” Shepard said. “You hope out achieve significant reforms. He and the other com­ Phillip Curtis said he was provided the move led to a of the level of interest and in some Daniels wants recommendations by missioners met in Dunlap upset that local govern­ decrease in property taxes. places anger has generated the impe­ the end of the year so they can be about 20 miles west of ments are not on a blue- The new statement rec­ tus for reforms that wouldn’t occur if considered during the 2008 legislative South Bend to work on a ribbon commission ommends that funding for everybody were sitting around under session or beyond. A separate com­ position statement they appointed by Daniels to schools, welfare and juve­ very ordinary, sort of ho-hum circum­ mission of lawmakers and outside tax hope to present to Daniels make recommendations nile detention services be stances.” experts is studying ways of providing in the near future about about streamlining local removed from property tax The property tax increases and property tax relief and reform, and taxes. governments. levies and made a state local government’s reliance on those the two panels are expected to share Statewide, taxes on “Don’t do something responsibility, but omits a taxes was a key reason Gov. Mitch information in the coming weeks. homeowners are expected without asking us,” said reference to a specific tax Daniels recently created the seven- The local government commission, to rise 24 percent on aver­ S teuben County increase. member panel. Daniels, a Republican, primarily through the Urban Policy age this year, although Commissioner Ron Smith, “These programs and has said for its size and population, Center, is expected to spend the next many taxpayers face bills adding that state officials services should instead be Indiana has far too much local gov­ five or six weeks reviewing previous that have spiked far high­ “don't always know how funded with a combination ernment. data and proposals and having pri­ er. county government works.” of increases in state corpo­ About 2,730 local units have vate interviews with associations that Daniels has largely Daniels has named for­ rate and personal income authority to levy property taxes, with represent local units and officials blamed high property taxes mer Gov. Joe Kernan and taxes, and state sales tax,” only nine states having more, accord­ such as counties, cities and towns, on local spending, such as state Supreme Court Chief the statement reads. ing to the Daniels administration. To schools and assessors.

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N e w s E d i t o r s : Karen Langley you can’t make a dif­ an explanation of the importance of St. find those things, and make them even ference. Monica’s sponsorship of a parish in more prevalent. V i e w p o i n t E d i t o r : Joey King But if you failed to Kenya. It was a message from a voice, During the next four years, you’ll get S p o r t s E d i t o r : Chris Khorey detect the untruths and I’d heard them in conjunction to know that Executive Vice President Chris Hine in simple arguments, before. It took me a while to be sure, but John Affleck-Graves is the second-most S c e n e E d i t o r : Tae Andrews you wouldn’t be here my hunch that it was Father Bob’s voice respected person on campus, behind S a in t M a r y ’s E d i t o r : Katie Kohler today. And if you Ken was right. only Father Hesburgh. You’ll discover P h o t o E d i t o r : Dustin Mennella don’t believe you can Fowler If you’re lucky enough to meet Father that Charlie Weis’ malapropisms — like change the world, Bob, you’ll never be able to communi­ when he said Rhema McKnight “is kinda G r a p h ic s E d i t o r : Madeline Nies Notre Dame isn’t the Managing cate fully who he is. To paraphrase what like a la David Givens” — can be terribly A dvertising M anager: Jessica Cortez place for you. Editor alumni say about Notre Dame, there insightful and awfully hysterical. And A d D e s ig n M a n a g e r : Kelly Gronli Seven blocks from aren’t enough words to explain just how you’ll realize that there isn’t a thing in

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S y s t e m s A dministrator : Alejandro Gerbaud posh is a pristine church called St. come to mind to pass on what you’ve And there isn’t a better place to discov­ Monica’s in a city by (roughly) the same gained from your relationship. He’s the er that than here. O f f i c e M a n a g e r & G e n e r a l I n f o name. Notre Dame Millennium Development (574) 631-7471 F a x Cruising along the Pacific Coast Initiative (NDMDI) director and an assis­ Ken Fowler is a political science major (574) 631-6927 Highway two days before starting a sum­ tant professor of political science. from Long Beach, N.Y., home to 3.5 miles A d v e r t i s i n g mer internship in Los Angeles, I had He’s been the point man on that proj­ of pristine white sand, decades of cor­ (574) 631-6900 [email protected] mapped out the parish for 5:30 p.m. ect, which Notre Dame hopes will reju­ ruption and so many bars that Newsday E d i t o r in C h ie f Mass on a 70-degree Saturday. 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page 18 V ie w po in t Saturday, August 25, 2007 Campus leaders welcome Class of 2011

Dear Students: On behalf of the faculty and staff at Saint Mary’s College, I extend a With the beginning of a new academic year, I extend a warm welcome to all new and warm welcome to the Class of 2011 and to our transfer students. As returning students of the University of Notre Dame. In particular, I wish to congratulate and a graduate of Saint Mary’s and now its 11th president, 1 care deeply welcome our freshmen and transfer students. We are excited and grateful that you are here, about this special place, and about you, our students. As Saint and we will strive to help you grow during your time at Notre Dame. Mary’s students, you are following in the footsteps of generations of Make the most of your time here. Be open to engaging new friends, those who may have remarkable, accomplished women, and, like them, your talents will very similar or very different personal stories and perspectives. Embrace each classroom leave your distinct mark on the College. experience as an opportunity to learn, hone your talents, and share your ideas. If you live in At Saint Mary’s we will challenge you. We will help you learn the a residence hall, explore the multiple ways that you can contribute as a leader. When you extent of your capabilities and how to use them well. You will receive face challenge, know that you are not alone and do not hesitate to seek support from those an excellent Holy Cross education — an education that is committed around you. Finally, in all that you do, take a few moments each day for personal reflection to the development of the whole person. to refresh your spirit. As a Catholic college, we cherish intellectual pursuits because they One of the primary objectives of Notre Dame, as a Catholic university, is to develop people enrich our understanding of God and God’s creation, which in turn who will be prepared to make positive contributions to the Church and the world and to con­ helps us build and sustain more just and equitable communities. We front the challenges of the future. We are confident that you possess the talent and desire to hope one result of your Saint Mary’s education is that you will devel­ make meaningful and lasting contributions. op a sense of obligation to the common good and that your life and Once again, welcome to Notre Dame. May you soon come to feel at home on campus, and to work will reflect that understanding. love this place, as do so many graduates of past years. I hope to meet you in person over the We have a proud 163 year tradition of educating women to make a course of your time, and throughout that time, I will keep you in my prayers. difference in the world. Now it is your turn to make history at Saint In Notre Dame, Mary’s College. 1 look forward to accompanying you on this journey.

Reverend John I. Jenkins, C S C. Carol Ann Mooney University president College president August 24, 2007 August 24,2007

Welcome home! After months full of college applications and uncertainly, we are thrilled that you now count yourself as a member of the Notre Dame student body. The first weekend at Notre Dame will be one you remember for the next four years. From the stress of moving in and meeting your room­ mate for the first time to a weekend full of Frosh-0 events and new faces, your first weekend at Notre Dame will memorable. As you begin your new life at Notre Dame, we encourage you to approach each situation with an open mind. Enjoy the many Frosh-0 events and use them as an opportunity to meet new people — you never know who will end up being your best friend for the next four years and beyond. Take time out of your busy weekend to attend Orientation Mass and get a true feel for the well-rounded lifestyle Notre Dame encourages. After you settle in and you become comfortable navigating your way around campus, we encourage you to find something you’re passion about and to get involved. Break out of your comfort zone and try something new from volunteering within the South Bond community to joining the ski team, Notre Dame offers something for every student. Find your niche within the University community where you can make a difference. But most of all, dis­ cover what the Notre Dame family means to you. College may only be four years long, but the friendship you make now are friendships that last a life­ time. The lessons you learn now in the challenges along the way are lessons that will help you for the rest of your life. Approach the next four years with the knowledge that now you are a part of the Notre Dame Family for life. We welcome you to some of the busiest and most exciting years of your life; enjoy every moment. We encourage you to stop by the Student Government office on the second floor of LaForlune if you ever have any questions about student life or have a desire to get involved. Welcome to the Family,

Liz Brown Notre Dame student body president Maris Braun Notre Dame student body vice president August 24,2007

Welcome to the Notre Dame Family. Whether you join us as a first-year undergraduate, a transfer student, or a new graduate/professional stu­ dent, it is an honor to be among the first to welcome you to the University of Notre Dame. On behalf of all of us who serve in Student Affairs, we are glad you are here and hope that you will soon feel comfortable calling this place home. This University offers a host of incredible resources that exist to help you do just that. Our 27 undergraduate residence halls and two graduate residence facilities are at the heart of the very real sense of community that is one of the most distinctive features of a Notre Dame education. The quality of the student service departments in the Division of Student Welcome home Class of 2011. Affairs is unparalleled; these offices include Alcohol and Drug Education, On behalf of your new roommates, best friends, classmates, teammates, co-workers Campus Ministry, the Career Center, the Counseling Center, the Gender and sisters, we extend a warm welcome to the Class of 2011. You are now joining an Relations Center, Health Services, International Student Services and alliance of intelligent, accomplished, and innovative women who are dedicated to help­ Activities, Multicultural Student Programs and Services, the Office of ing you conquer all of your academic and personal endeavors. As the student body Residence Life and Housing, Notre Dame Security/Police, and Student president and vice president, we extend our warm welcome to the Saint Mary’s College Activities. The staffs in your residence halls and graduate residences are community. present to assist and to support you in your transition to life at Notre We encourage you to be open to new friends and diverse experiences throughout the Dame. next four years. Your classes will allow you to enhance your skills. Each dormitory will Although we provide a variety of services, we share a common desire to be a home for you to find new friends and a chance for independence. There will be do everything we can to help facilitate your intellectual, spiritual and per­ innumerable possibilities for you to embrace your spirituality, expand your cultural sonal growth. experience, and advance in academics. Saint Mary’s will also inspire you to be involved As a community, we draw our strength from the unique and diverse gifts in positive contributions to the community at large. offered by each of you. We hope that all of you will be able to achieve the It is our hope that you will use you individual skills and talents for the betterment of goals you set for yourselves this year. our community. As you begin your transformation from young ladies to women, know 1 hope that I will have the opportunity to come to know as many of you that we are here for you. We look forward to meeting you! as possible in the months ahead. Welcome home Saint Mary’s Women of 2011, Until I am able to greet you in person, please know that you have my very best wishes for a year filled with all God’s blessings. Kimberly Hodges Saint Mary’s student body president Kelly Payne Father Mark Poorman Saint Mary’s student body vice-president vice president for student affairs August 24, 2007 August 24, 2007 ~ \ y The Observer

Saturday, August 25, 2007 V» ie w po in^ t page 19 Socratic wisdom

Some things change with every here, and with good reason. Admission and don’t know. Don’t channel any only when you recognize that this is freshman class. is becoming more difficult everywhere. arrogance into assuming you know only one amid a limitless list of experi­ Statistics improve. Every year it will They don’t go to Directional State U. what comes best from experience. ence-building options, and one where be smarter, more accomplished, and and they’re proud of it. As a freshman, Instead, appreciate the experience you you aren’t making other people read better at making college applications answering “I go to Notre Dame” is lack and fix it as fast as possible. Put its haphazard arrangement in the than its predeces­ impossible to do without pride sliding all your pride-inspired confidence into pages of The Observer the next day. sors. just a little into arrogance. And, for all your weekend shenanigans and other The main discrepancy I want to The obvious tran­ the regulating, Keystone Light will enlightening antics. highlight here is experience versus sitions are made — continue to have a market outside of Most importantly, do not write let­ assumed wisdom. Bad letters to the it will be composed America’s trailer parks. ters to the editor that highlight your editor are only one highly tangible of a different I want to focus here on the arro­ experience deficit. Writing a vitriolic example of this, and the one that I’ve amount of different gance, since it’s most pronounced for letter is usually a good way to tell peo­ become most familiar with. Please individuals who will freshmen. A major part of your college ple you don’t really know what you’re don’t assume that drinking Natural go on to interact in education will be learning just what talking about. Anyone well-versed in Light is the recommended path to wis­ new and distinct Joey exactly you know and don’t know, and an editorial subject will recognize the dom through experience, even if alco­ ways with their King you’re four years behind on it, coming ambiguity of the question that made it hol can accelerate the Socratic real­ peers and profes­ right out of the place where you did worth debating in the first place, ization that you know nothing. Just Viewpoint know everything. instead of casting aspersions at the chase experience for its own sake. sors. Editor Policies change — I’m not trying to preach modesty grammar of previous letters. It makes But keep in mind that such a each year, the here. This arrogance — which is so you look like an idiot, and it makes me Socratic acceleration can’t really be a incoming freshmen will experience definitive of the freshman class — is look like an idiot for publishing it if bad thing. greater drinking restrictions and exactly what helps you to try new nothing better comes in. penalties than the preceding class (in things and fully explore your new­ However evil you find birth control, Joey King is a senior mechanical the form of new University regula­ found independence. If anything, it abortion, or the Keenan Revue, no one engineering major with an interest in tions, more thorough police enforce­ should be amplified. Just about every­ will respect your post-high school philosophy. Regarding Socratic accel­ ment, or the rising opportunity cost of thing that happens to you on the opinion if you devolve into ranting. It’s eration, he would quote Heraclitus‘ college drinking generated by the weekends here won’t happen with too obvious you haven’t properly caution: "It is better to hide ignorance, superinflationary increase of tuition such regularity after college, and examined the question. but it is hard to do this when we relax prices). never in the same way. But the experi­ But is it okay to devolve into verbal over wine . " He can be contacted at Some things don’t change. ence will make up a huge part of the ranting over a generous (perhaps too [email protected] Whatever the brightness statistics, people you become when you leave generous) share of Natty Light on a The views expressed in this column the average entering class will always here. Wednesday? are those of the author and not neces­ think it’s pretty damned special to be But back to learning what you know Yes. When you’re in college. And sarily those ofThe Observer.

All in the family

My mother went to Saint Mary’s. My there, it was five hours away and it class, the first football game, or the exactly what I am doing now, address­ dad went to Notre Dame. I am a true was a great school. beloved DomerFest. For me, it was ing the student body through the legacy and I am proud of that. During the application process, I when I met Dr. Mooney, the College newspaper. However, when I applied to Saint visited all the schools I applied to, president, on my last visit to campus. My advice is this: College goes by Mary’s, I did so with the intention of except Saint Mary’s. I had seen it a Her enthusiasm about Saint Mary’s way too fast. Have fun, but don’t for­ not going. I wanted million times, from every angle — or and her new position and her drive to get to do your work. Stay involved to be different. I Katie Kohler so I thought. It w asn’t until I visited make it an even better school made it and participate in what you love. You wanted to stay out ------over AnTostal weekend that I proved something I wanted to be a part of. have four years to make something of east. I wanted to go Saint M ary’s myself wrong. For the first time in my As I prepare to enter my junior yourself. And I have no doubt you will to college with my Editor life, I saw South Bend in a new light. I year, I am more excited than ever to do just that as a Belle. friends. But I did­ saw what drew my mom, my seven do all the things that make Saint n’t. I am here and it was the best aunts and my three cousins here. And Mary’s special. I am excited to add to Katie Kohler is a junior political sci­ decision I have ever made. now I saw that it drew me here too. the memories. To stay up all night ence and English major. She can be I did not send in my confirmation to It’s so hard to explain how you “just talking about nothing and eating EZ- contacted at Saint Mary’s until April 30. (It was know.” For everyone, it is different. Mac. To paint my body in the second [email protected] due May 1.) Talk about cutting it Sometimes, you don’t know if it’s the row of a Notre Dame football game. The views expressed in this column close. I was going to Holy Cross in right place for you until after you get To be part of a very special relation­ are those of the author and not neces­ Worcester, Mass. I had a friend going there. It could be that first English ship between two schools. And to do sarily those of The Observer. T he O bserver page 20 S cene Saturday, August 25 2007 Web Images Video News Maps Gmaii more ▼

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MLB NFL Webb eyes second Cy Young Steelers punter well

and let him go out and pitch this game, he’d stand a lot bet­ worth the high price ter chance of doing it, but nobody wants to do that stuff Rookie Daniel Sepulveda benefits from anymore.” Webb generally seems Tomlin's increased focus on special teams immune to pressure. He is a laid-back Kentuckian who Associated Press sions that most punters don’t wears flip-flops and relaxes by have — namely, a linebacker- playing the guitar in front of his like body. At 6-foot-2 1/2 and locker stall. But he acknowl­ PITTSBURGH — The 229 pounds, he resembles edged that he was relieved Pittsburgh Steelers never first-round draft pick when the streak ended. paid more heavily for a Lawrence Timmons in size, “The attention that it got, punter than they did Daniel and Sepulveda outran him every day coming in and having Sepulveda, giving up a fourth during some predraft work­ to deal with it _ for it to be over, and sixth-round pick to get outs. I can kind of take a deep breath him. So far, they’re not disap­ Sepulveda didn’t punt in and be like, ‘Good, let’s just go pointed with high school, win some ballgames,”’ he said. their invest­ either, becom­ Webb’s demeanor didn’t ment. “We put our ing a punter at change after he won the Cy “We put our money where Baylor only Young Award last year. But his money where after walking repertoire did. our mouth is our mouth is on at line­ He came to spring training w ith h im ,” with him. ” backer, the ready to develop his changeup, Mike Tomlin same position which has become a nasty com­ said, a refer­ older brother AP plement to his trademark ence to the Mike Tomlin Stephen played Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Webb salutes the crowd after his sinker. new coach’s Steelers head coach there. The streak ended Wednesday against Milwaukee in the first Inning. “I think that’s what’s made emphasis on younger Associated Press that he’s been about as good as him who he is right now,” special Sepulveda went he’s ever been in his career,” Melvin said. “Now, his sinker’s teams.That leg Sepulveda is on to become the first two- PHOENIX — Now that his Melvin said. as good as we’ve seen it all giving the Steelers is making time winner of the Ray Guy scoreless streak is over, “We’ve had some success this year, but at times this year he them look wise with that award presented to the col­ Brandon Webb is setting his year, and we don’t have it with­ has struggled with the com­ money, too. lege football’s top punter, sights on something else: a sec­ out him. We didn’t give him mand of it, and his secondary It was only a preseason averaging 46.5 yards last ond straight Cy Young Award. much run support early on in pitches have enabled him to game but, given that the season. Webb’s string ended at 42 the season,” he said. continue being a successful kicking game is the one After the draft, Sepulveda innings Wednesday night when Young has been viewed as the guy.” aspect of the preseason that discovered pretty quickly that he gave up a run in the first Cy Young favorite since midsea­ Webb has come a long way most mimics that of the regu­ Pittsburgh is a football-inten­ against Milwaukee. He went on son. But he left the Padres on since 2004, when the lar season, the Steelers were sive place to be. There, he to pitch the NL West-leading Wednesday to have his sore Diamondbacks lost 111 games delighted with Sepulveda’s was reminded constantly of Arizona Diamondbacks to a 3-2 back examined, and that may and he led the league with 16 50-yard average on four how he hit a 51-yard punt win. throw the race open. defeats, 119 walks and 17 wild punts Saturday against against North Texas several “I finished up pretty strong As Webb closed in on Orel pitches. Back then, Webb seem­ Washington. years ago, then went down- last year, and I feel pretty Hershiser’s major league record ingly tried to strike out every The Baylor rookie punter field and leveled the punt strong right now,” Webb said. of 59 scoreless innings, set in hitter because he didn’t trust was their standout during a returner with a big hit. “I’d say it’s pretty comparable.” 1988, the Arizona ace’s name his fielders. dreary first half of a game Sepulveda thought the play Webb was nowhere near Cy popped up in more Cy Young His approach changed in the Steelers would win 12-10 was long since forgotten, only Young contention when he debates. 2005, when the Diamondbacks on three field goals in the to learn numerous Steelers dropped three straight deci­ “1 don’t know if it’s the streak. shored up their middle infield fourth quarter. The Steelers fans had watched it online. sions to fall to 8-8 on July 20. The scoreless innings obviously with Craig Counsell and Royce have devoted more time to “That’s pretty cool, that But the 28-year-old righty has brought my ERA down a ton Clayton. Webb began throwing the kicking game under they’re talking about a won six straight starts — (from 3.38 to 2.63). But the more strikes with his sinker, Tomlin than with any previ­ punter even before they’ve including three complete-game wins that come with it have also allowing batters to pound the ous coach. seen him play,” he said. shutouts — and has helped helped out a lot in that regard, I ball into the dirt. “I think it’s great they’re Sepulveda also has been carry the surprising young would think,” he said. When Webb agreed to a $19.5 putting so much emphasis on asked repeatedly about his Diamondbacks. Melvin, then with San million, four-year contract with special teams,” Sepulveda ability to kick the “Aussie “Since then, he’s taken off and Francisco, homered against the Arizona Diamondbacks in said, referring to the numer­ roll” — a type of punt that, been the horse that we expect Hershiser shortly before he January 2006, he knew he had ous morning practices devot­ when landing inside a 20, him to be,” Arizona manager embarked on that 59-inning accepted more than money and ed to them during camp. doesn’t bound toward the Bob Melvin said. streak in 1988. security. He also accepted the The Steelers ended last end zone but backspins and Webb’s 191 2-3 innings are “There’s so many easy ways responsibility of being Arizona’s season convinced that they remains in play. The idea is most in the majors. He has for a run to get on the board. It top starter. needed an upgrade at punter, to get the ball to rotate back­ three shutouts, and no other takes some luck. But it also “I think he was ready to step even though the long-reliable ward like a kickoff, rather National Leaguer has more takes a lot of skill. And his skill up in the fashion that he did, Chris Gardocki — their regu­ than spiraling like most than one. through 42 innings was like and he ends up winning the Cy lar for three seasons — has punts do, by kicking it on its Webb’s 2.63 ERA is fourth in nothing I’ve ever seen before,” Young,” Melvin said. never had any of his 1,177 end. the NL, behind Chris Young’s he said. Now Webb may make it two punts blocked. After watching Cowboys 2.12, Jake Peavy’s 2.21 and Milwaukee manager Ned Yost in a row. However, Pittsburgh was punter Mat McBriar employ Brad Penny’s 2.59. said Webb had to overcome “Stuff-wise, I’m right where I only 28th in the league in the roll, Sepulveda was Webb has 166 strikeouts. Only more than the opposing lineups. want to be,” Webb said. “I feel punting average (41.3) last determined to learn it him­ Peavy, with 186, has more in “[The media is] hammering pretty good. I would say it’s up season, and 19th in net aver­ self. The kick gets its name the NL. you about the streak, what there with the tops where I’ve age (36.7 yards). from Australian football, “The numbers will show right about the streak?” he said. “If felt in my career, being able to Sepulveda gives the w here the tactic is heavily now, especially here recently, they would just leave him alone locate as well as I have.” Steelers some added dimen­ used.

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first at the NCC and fifth at By CHRIS HINE the Great Lakes Regional. Sports Editor Olding, who was named to # the 2007 ESPN The Magazine A year older, a year better. Academic All-American At least that’s what coaches Track/Cross Country second Joe Plane and Tim Connelly team in June, is ready to race WELLS hope their teams display this again after having off-season FARGO season. Both the men and surgery. women return a strong group “To be very h o n e st w ith of runners from teams that you, she wasn’t 100 percent finished third last year,” in the Big East Connelly said. The Next Stage® last season. “But she’s had Junior “We have our a good summer Patrick Smyth whole team and is ready to and senior Jake g o ” W atson lead a hack from last Connelly said men’s squad year plus we’ve he has high yl

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N D T e n n is Bass, Thompson twins leave 'big shoes' to fill

not be likely to afford this Women replace Thompson Irish men add seven year,” Bayliss said. “I think that tw ins those [senior] losses will be The Notre Dame women will new faces to roster for very significant, but when you begin the 2007 season with high the 2007-08 season have freshmen and even expectations. returning players who did not The 2006-07 team, which fin­ play you have a ton of enthusi­ ished 28-4, featured only two By JAY W ADE asm, so I think we’ll be a very seniors in twins Catrina and Spores Writer spirited and hard-working Christian Thompson. While team and I expect us to be very their departure vacates the top The Notre Dame men will tough in the top part of our line two singles and No. 1 doubles begin the new year with many up.” positions, the 2007-08 Irish new faces. The Irish are not without vet­ welcome back integral players The Irish, who finished 26-4 eran leadership, however, as from last year’s team, and have in 2006, graduated four sen­ they return such standouts as added even more talent to their iors, three of whom played in Sheeva Parbhu, Andrew Ross roster. every singles and doubles and Brett Helgeson. Parbhu is “They were so good for us for match. That expected to fill four years, it’s a big spot to group includes the “big shoes” replace, but I think that we form er No. 1 of Bass this have a lot of returning players singles player “The depth we had last year at No. 1 that played well at lower posi­ Stephen Bass. singles and tions and can step up,” coach “T hat c re ­ year was a real luxury will have to Jay Louderback said. ates big shoes that we will not be likely step up his Leading the charge of new, to fill,” Irish to afford this year. ” play and young talent coming to the team coach Bobby assume a lead­ is freshman Kristin Rafael, one Bayliss said. ership position of the top high school players in But Notre Bobby Bayliss on the team. the country last year. Dame has an Irish coach The return­ “She is a great competitor,” VANESSA GEMPIS/The Observer influx of new ing players, Louderback said. “I think dou- Sophomore Colleen Rielley will most likely take over the No. 1 talent this especially bles-wise she should help us singles spot this year after going 30-11 in her freshman season. year with Ross, have and I think [her playing] singles seven freshmen — David been showing improvement, will play a big part.” Colleen Rielley, a sophomore “The big thing for us this fall Anderson, Shaun Tan, Tyler Bayliss said. The biggest hurdle for the who went 30-11 at the No. 3 is going to be to establish our Davis, Stephen Havens, Matt “Ross has made a jump over Irish will be figuring out who singles spot in 2006-07. Other lineup and our doubles teams,” Johnson, David Stahl and the summer improving his vol­ has improved over the summer notable returning players will Louderback said. “We have a lot Andrew Zutz. leying and backhand and will and made the necessary leaps be junior Kelcy Tefft, who returning, a lot of people com­ But Bayliss is willing to be be a strong lineup presence for needed to step up and play at a played was 26-9 at No. 4 sin­ ing back, and we just need to patient. While the newcomers us,” Bayliss said. higher level. With all of their gles, and her partner on last get everyone to get back play­ are talented, he said, they will The Irish take their opening returning talent, it could get year’s No. 2 doubles team, sen­ ing.” need time to develop, though. serve on September 13 at the crowded at the top. ior Brooke Buck. “The depth we had last year Olympic Field Invitational in The top candidate for the No. At doubles, the pair went 25-7 Contact Jay Wade at was a real luxury that we will Chicago. 1 singles position could be last year. [email protected]

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H o c k e y Banner year for Irish brings in strong recruits

onship. the Class of 2011 walks onto reason. I assume that I’ll proba­ Ruth. Cole was drafted in the By KYLE CASSILY and Banners are new to Notre campus. The seven incoming bly do exactly what I did two first round, 18th overall, by the DAN MURPHY Dame’s hockey rink, but they freshmen have been called the years ago when I started here. St. Louis Blues, making him the Sports Writers aren’t to head coach Jeff best recruiting class in the I’m going to play a couple guys highest picked Notre Dame Jackson, who has three national nation — a more than solid early on.” player in program history. Notre Dame’s name splays championships at Lake Superior addition to an Irish team that Pearce platooned in the net “They’re both big strong kids. across a boldly-lettered banner State. In just two years he and lost eight seniors, four of which with Brown two years ago as a They’re going to really make a that hangs high over the ice at his staff have transformed the have signed pro contracts. freshman before Brown proved difference for us, especially Joe Louis Arena in Detroit now, Irish from an average to subpar “This is going to be my first that he was capable of starting clearing out our net.” Jackson and it has a twin above the program into a national power­ go-around. This is really our for the Irish every night. Since said. sheet in the Joyce Center as house, and he did it with none first class together as a staff,” then, Pearce has received spot Jackson plans to pair the two well — matching monuments to of his own recruits. Jackson said. starts and spelled Brown in sev­ freshmen with more experi­ the team’s first league champi­ That changes this year when Four of the freshmen were eral mid-season games. enced players, most likely sen­ selected in the NHL Draft in Phillips was a prize grab for ior Brock Sheahan and sopho­ June, and two will come from Jackson and his staff in the more Kyle Lawson. Stockholm, Sweden. recruiting season. He was the The Irish also add depth on “From a talent perspective highest-rated North American the offensive end with Swedish this is probably as good as class goaltender among collegiate- recruits Robin Bergman and we ever had at Lake Superior,” bound players and was selected Calle Ridderwall out of Jackson said. “The one differ­ in the seventh round of the NHL Stockholm and Ben Ryan out of ence we have is that they are draft in June by the the United States Hockey younger.” Philadelphia Flyers. League. Nashville selected Ryan The biggest single loss for the To prepare for life at Notre in the fourth round of June’s Irish from last season was the Dame as a student-athlete, draft. graduation of goaltender Dave Phillips enrolled at the The international trio will Brown, who amassed numerous University this summer to take supplement the “little guy” line school records and was a final­ classes and work out, adding of junior Erik Condra and soph­ ist for the Hobey Baker Award. eight pounds to his 160-pound omores Ryan Thang and Kevin There are two frontrunners to frame. Deeth, who produced most of replace Brown between the “I can’t watch him in the Notre Dame’s goals last season. pipes — junior Jordan Pearce weight room or on the ice, but I Jackson wasn’t ready to say and freshman Brad Phillips — hear the guys said he did really whether this year’s team will be but Jackson isn’t quick to give well,” Jackson said. better than last’s. the starting job to either net- Regardless of who ends up in “It will be more talented, but minder and may continue that net, he will have plenty of help b etter is a different w ord,” way well into the season. from his defensemen. Despite Jackson said. “I can’t give you “It’s too early for me to say,” losing three veteran players on the answer to that question Jackson said. “I have all the the blue line, Jackson believes yet.” confidence in the world in his team will be grittier on Jordan Pearce. He’s going to defense than last year’s No. 1 Contact Kyle Cassily at LAURIE HUNT/The Observer come in here and compete to ranked unit in the nation. [email protected] Junior Erik Condra shoots over a defenseman during a 3-2 double take that No. 1 spot, but we The Irish added two top and Dan Murphy at overtime win over Alabama-Hunstville in last year’s NCAA playoffs. recruited Brad Phillips for a prospects in Ian Cole and Teddy [email protected]

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N D W o m e n ’s B a s k e t b a l l McGraw's frosh trio bring new skills to squad

was a shot blocker. She runs the return seven veterans, including By BILL BRINK floor extremely well, so she’s going junior Lindsay Schroeder, who Sports Writer to help our press.” missed last season with a knee Peters will also help (ill the void injury. Some may see Notre Dame’s in the defense and rebounding “Initially, it will be a good situa­ close loss to No. I seed North department created by the gradu­ tion for them because there won’t Carolina in the second round of ations of Breona Gray and Crystal be a lot of pressure on them,” last year’s NCAA Tournament as Erwin. McGraw said. “It will be really a demoralizing. Irish coach Muffet In addition to being named to chance for them to grow, learn the McGraw certainly does not. the all-Illinois second team by the system, and fill in.” “I think it gave us a lot of confi­ Chicago Tribune, Peters was McGraw said that the eight-man dence,” McGraw said. “We all awarded all-conference honors in rotation of last year’s team was came out of that game about a 2005 and 2006. one body short, and the team will week later ready to start prac­ Mallory brings a different skill likely utilize a nine-man rotation tice.” set. this year. When the Irish start fall prac­ “We were not a very good three- One of those eight, sophomore tices on Oct. 12, they will be joined point shooting team, and I think guard Melissa Lechlitner, compet­ by three incoming freshmen: that I Mallory | is a very good three- ed with the gold-medal-winning Becca Bruszewski, Devereaux point shooter,” McGraw said of the U.S. under-19 team in the World Peters and Brittany Mallory. Each 5-foot-10 guard from McDonogh Championships in Bratislava, of the freshmen possesses a skill School in Baltimore, Md. “1 think Slovakia. Notre Dame lacked last season. she’ll be a real asset for us just “I think it’s going to do great Peters is an accomplished shot because of her ability to do, really, things for her leadership and con­ blocker and rebounder, Mallory what we struggled with last year.” fidence, not that she needed it — shoots very well from the outside Mallory averaged 20.1 points she’s very confident,” McGraw and Bruszewski, while also a good and 7.8 rebounds per game in her said. outside shooter, is a versatile play­ senior year, when McDonogh went While Lechlitner was looked er who will fit in well with Notre 23-6. upon as a leader rather than a Dame’s new four-out offensive set. Bruszewksi, a 6-foot-1 forward scorer on the under-19 team, “I guess it was a combination from Wheeler High School in McGraw hopes she can return to but I would say we really wanted Valparaiso, Ind., spent her senior putting points on the board for the to go after two things, a three- year recovering from an ACL Irish. point shooter and a rebounding injury but was still high on Perimeter defense, the bane of shot blocker, ” McGraw said. McGraw’s list. Notre Dame’s defensive play last Peters, a G-foot-2 forward from “She’s someone who we feel fits season, will be the focal point of Chicago’s Fenwick High School, in really well with our offense preseason practice. was the highest-ranked player the because she can handle the ball, “We gave up way too many Irish landed. She was a she can shoot the three, she can threes. That is a huge problem McDonalds All-American and a rebound,” McGraw said. “She’s that we’ve got to fix,” McGraw three-time Street & Smith’s All- someone who we think can post said. “I’m hoping the veterans are American honorable mention. up smaller guards and use her a little more determined to be bet­ “Peters is someone who can size to her advantage.” ter defensively.” really rebound," McGraw said. Despite the talent these fresh­ TIM SULLIVAN/The Observer “She can block shots. That was men bring, they will have trouble Contact Bill Brink at Sophomore guard Ashley Barlow drives to the basket in Notre something we lacked last year. earning playing time. The Irish [email protected] Dame’s 64-55 win over Louisville Feb. 7.

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M e n ’ s B a s k e t b a l l With K-Mac back on court, Irish look to reload

and 5.4 assists per game. He is did that last year,” Brey said. “His Suspended guard , poised for a breakout year in the eyes are on the door swinging lofty expectations Big East. open with Carter leaving and “Here’s a young man who has jumping on that. He’s done every­ return to Brey's team absolutely accepted responsibility thing this summer to solidify that and learned from a mistake and in my mind.” is honored to be back, thrilled to Senior Rob Kurz and sopho­ By CHRIS MINE be back with his teammates. He more Luke Harangody will com­ Sports Editor did a fabulous job leading as soon prise the Irish frontcourt for the as he got back,” Brey said. “He’s second year in a row. Harangody Despite graduating its two very hungry to get back on the averaged 11.2 points and 6.2 leading scorers — guards Colin court and be part of this and he’s rebounds per game and earned a Falls and Russell Carter —Notre done a great job coming right in starting spot thanks to his hard- Dame retains a strong nucleus of and his teammates love having nosed style of play around the talent and experience headed him back. There’s a toughness basket. into the 2007-08 season. and an edge about Kyle that Kurz, the lone senior on the Mike Brey, 2007 Big East coach helps our team toughness.” team this season, averaged 12.6 of the year, will look to juniors Ayers was mostly a spot-up points and eight rebounds, but Kyle McAlarney and Ryan Ayers shooter off the bench last season, his role this season will extend to fill the gaps in the lineup left but this season, Brey hopes he beyond the court. by Falls and Carter. can gain the confidence to use his “Rob did a fabulous job leading McAlarney returns to Notre 6-foot-7 frame to create more and running the pickup games, Dame’s starting lineup after sit­ shots inside 3-point line. So far, and you know Rob is that work­ ting out most of last season. The Brey likes what he sees from horse that’s going to be there University suspended the sopho­ Ayers in his summer workouts. every day leading the team,” more after he was arrested last “We’re excited and enthused Brey said. December for marijuana posses­ about him stepping in to a Carter Sophomore Tory Jackson will ALLISON AMBROSE/The Observer sion. or Falls kind of role and being round out the starting lineup. Sophomore point guard Tory Jackson drives to the basket in Before his suspension, able to be a shot maker for us Jackson entered the lineup after Notre Dame’s 67-66 loss to DePaul Feb. 8. McAlarney averaged 10.3 points and do other things too, and he McAlarney’s suspension and played solid defense from the start. As the season progressed, Own a Piece of ND History he grew into a major offensive threat due to his ability to get to Commemorating the 35th the basket off the dribble. Anniversary of ND Coeducation Off the bench, junior Zach Hillesland will lend versatility At www.thankingfatherted.com with his size, quickness and bas­ www.amazon.com and on campus ketball smarts, junior Luke Zeller, at The Notre Dame Bookstore the tallest player on the team, continues to develop, while soph­ omore Jonathan Peoples will back up Jackson and McAlarney. Fighting for spots with the bat­ Thanking tle-tested veterans will be four freshmen who bring a variety of Father options to the table. So far, their Ted biggest impact has been to push the team harder. “I think what was impressive about them as a group, the eight veteran guys that they’re joining IS Notre Dame are pretty intense, hard-working, a place for women? business-like guys, and they did­ n’t pull those eight back,” Brey said. “They added to them and I congratulated them for that, that they added to that.” Brey said he did not know THEN whether any freshmen will be 1972 - N D undergraduate, wom en’s NOW red-shirted or which players recruitingposter 2 0 0 7 - N D Women Class and Student- G overnment Officers would see what amount of time $ 1 6 .9 5 W.pf come November, but he likes

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our relationship is right now,” Brewster said. Title Run Brewster hopes that her continued from page 40 expertise in blocking will help give Brown more time since their rookie seasons to focus on the new offense and this year Stasiuk was the team is using this s e a ­ unanimously son. selected to the T he te a m preseason all­ “They are all great will be switch­ conference players and they all ing to a faster- team. paced, more The Irish also respect what our exciting offen­ get another relationship is right sive atta c k in healthy dose of now." which the ball experience can come from from new assis­ anywhere on tant coach Lauren Brewster the court. Lauren Irish assistan t coach Brown hopes Brewster. that the teams Brewster joined increased the coaching staff this sum­ depth and speed will make mer, but is no stranger to for a perfect fit with the new Notre Dame volleyball. The system. 2006 graduate was a two- “We are trying to capital­ time All-American under ize on some of the strengths Brown and one th a t we of the best have,” Brown blockers in the “We are able to move said. “We are program’s his­ able to move tory. our hitters around a our hitters “She is a little more and have a around a little great blocking few different m o re and coach and just have a few a really valu­ patterns. ” different pat­ able person to terns.” have in the Debbie Brown Notre Dame gym,” Stasiuk Irish coach leaps head­ said. first into its Brewster and season this Stasiuk played weekend with together for two seasons a pair of matches against prior to Brewster’s return as top-10 teams. The Irish took a coach. According to both, on No. 9 Minnesota yester­ the transition to a player- day and play No. 7 Florida coach relationship for all of Sunday at 7 p.m. in the the upperclassmen has gone Joyce Center. smoother than expected. HY PHAM/The Observer “They are all great players Contact Dan Murphy at Sophomore middle blocker Tara Enzweiler spikes the ball in Notre Dame’s 3-0 win over West and they all respect what [email protected] Virginia on Nov. 12, 2 0 0 6 in the Joyce Center.

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season, and so will his 32 career goals, 13 career assists Goals and Hermann Trophy. continued from page 40 After spending the summer training with European clubs the starting lineup and know Derby County (English Premier that the backbone of his mid- League), Glasgow Rangers field would be covered by the (Scottish Premier League) and two-time All-American, a stint with the Irish national Hermann Trophy semi-finalist team, Lapira could be set to and former captain of the U.S. improve on last year’s record- under-20 national team. breaking season — at least “It was huge what [Greg according to Clark. Dal by] brought to our program, “Those experiences have and most impressive of all was been fantastic, and I expect Joe just that he was a great per­ to be a better all-around player son," Clark said. “He did so this year, ” Clark said. “1 don’t much for us — both on and off care if he scores 22 goals the field — and I don’t think again, as long as the team is I’ve ever heard anyone say a scoring goals, but 1 expect him bad word about Greg Dalby. to be a better player.” That won’t be easy to replace.” The No. 11 Irish won’t have Who will be assigned the to wait long to find out whether unenviable task of filling their raised expectations for Dalby's cleats is still up in the this season will be met. Their air, but Clark has a plethora of first four opponents, including options. Returning starters the two preseason games, are Michael Thomas, Cory Rollas, all ranked in the top 20, and and Alex Yoshinaga are all pos­ Notre Dame’s first six games sibilities, but Clark is consider­ will match the Irish against ing all three at other positions. top-30 squads. The wildcard is freshman Matt “I think we’ll be in good Armstrong, a high school All- shape, and we’ll find out pretty American, who has impressed early,” Clark said. “That’s the in preseason practice. way we want it to be.” “Armstrong, judging by pre­ ------TIM SULLIVAN/The Observer season, looks like a very strong Contact Greg Arbogast at Senior forward Kurt Martin takes a shot during Notre Dame’s 2-1 NCAA Tournament victory over player,” Clark said. “He has all [email protected] DePaul on Oct. 25, 2006. the tools to play, and I don’t know if there are many better freshmen central midfielders than him in the country.” Defensive center midfielder isn’t the only vacancy left behind by graduating seniors. With the graduations of Dalby and central defender Dale Rellas, Notre Dame will be without their co-captains from the past two seasons, and Clark will be forced to replace Welcome what he called very good lead­ ership. “That’s the big unknown,” Clark said of this year’s leader­ ship. “While the new captains I Ryan Miller, Matt Besler and Yoshinagal have done every­ idents thing asked of them so far, you won’t really know how it will go until you hit some road bumps.” While Notre Dame is sur­ rounded by questions for this upcoming season, they will have one definitive answer up front. Joseph Lapira will once For your convenience, the following again line up at forward this Student Service Offices will be open under the “Golden Dome”

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and sophomore Michele Weissenhofer, who found the UNC back of the net 18 times. continued from page 40 Weissenhofer is also known for her acrobatic flip throw-ins, “When you play a team like which give the Irish an extra [the far llecls], it’s not an exhi­ offensive weapon. bition game.” Notre Dame will play a tough Notre Dame lost eight seniors non-conference schedule, from last year’s which includes team, which fin­ five ranked ished 25-1-1 and “We had a great teams — No. 7 won the Big Hast result today, but Penn State, No. championship. The 8 Santa Clara, Irish took big grad­ lots of things can No. 9 Stanford, uation hits in the happen over the No. 13 Florida, midfield, where Jen course of the and No. 23 Buczkowski and Jill Oklahoma Krivacek started sea so n .” State. last season, and Then the Irish along the back line, Randy Waldrum will begin their where Christie Big Fast season, Irish coach Shaner and team w here No. 12 c ap tain Kim Rutgers and No. Lorenzen led an otherwise 16 Connecticut await. young defense. Waldrum said he is excited Against North Carolina, by this y e a r’s team but was Waldrum used a rotation of reluctant to predict a return to sophomore Courtney Rosen, the championship game. senior Ashley Jones, junior “It’s too early to tell,” he said. Rebecca Mendoza and fresh­ “We had a great result today, man l.auren Fowlkes alongside but lots of things can happen returning starters sophomore over the course of the season.” Brittany Bock and senior HAMfcLA LOOK/1 tie O b s e rv e r Amanda Cinalli in the midfield. Contact Chris Khorey at Senior midfielder Amanda Cinalli moves upfield during Notre Dame’s 2-1 win over Florida State in Senior Susan Pinnick did not [email protected] the NCAA College Cup on Dec. 1. play against North Carolina, but is also expected to be part of the rotation. Waldrum said he was pleased with his inexperienced mid­ fielders. “I like our depth. We played a lot of people today, and 1 think we did pretty well,” he said. lie also said he was pleasant­ ly surprised by Rosen, who is From coming off a foot injury, and Mendoza, who played only infrequently last year. Dome to Dome “She’s shown that after her first two years, she’s ready to come in and play,” Waldrum said of the junior. At defender, sophomores Amanda Clark and Haley Ford return after contributing early and often as freshmen. Junior Carrie Dew, who missed most U N VER I T Y O F NO T RE DAME of last season with a knee injury, did not play in the rain WASHINGTON PROGRAM as a precaution, but is expect­ ed to start this season as she Live, learn, and work in the nation’s capital did her freshman year. during the fall or spring semester. Junior Elise Weber and freshman Julie Scheidler got FIRST YEAR STUDENTS & PARENTS: much of the playing time at the Info Meeting, Saturday, August 25th, 4:30 p.m., 143 DeBartolo Hall. remaining defensive spot against North Carolina. Weber Or contact the Washington Program Office, 163 Hurley, (574) 631-7251 or is a transfer from Wisconsin. w p@ nd.edu. Deadline to apply for next academic year is November 15th. www.nd.edu/~wp Up front, the Irish return their two leading goal scorers from last season — junior Kerri Hanks, who scored 22 goals. " S a d i *7 SAVINGS UP TO 50% REG. PRICES

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third wide out last year. uncertain, with junior Mike But after those two, the Turkovich and sophomores Dan Questions returning players have just Wenger, Eric Olsen and Matt continued from page 40 three catches for 21 yards Carufel competing for starting between them. A host of wide positions. win this year? I think I have an receivers, including junior D. J. ethical responsibility to all Hord, sophomores George Defense sees a complete those nine guys that came West, Richard Jackson, Robby overhaul back. They all graduated; it Parris and Barry Gallup, and After allowing 24.1 points isn’t like they’re coming back freshmen Golden Tate and per game over the last two sea­ to graduate. They all graduat­ Duval Kamara, are all looking sons under coordinators Rick ed. They all came back to win to get on the field this season. Minter, Notre Dame’s defensive this year. I owe it to those nine Weis has said West has the corps will turn to former New guys to try to win now.” edge as the No. 2 receiver, but York Jets assistant Corwin only by a small margin. Brown to try to shed its sieve­ Offensive positions up for At running back, five players like reputation. grabs are competing for playing time. Brown, who was the defen­ With so many starters Fifth-year senior Travis sive backs coach for the Jets departing, nearly every posi­ Thomas, who spent his first for three seasons and before tion on the field is open for three years as a running back that was an assistant at competition. and was a starting linebacker Virginia under head coach A1 The most important starting last season, probably will start Groh, brings something close to race is at quarterback, where against Georgia Tech. He had what is known as a “3-4” Quinn’s departure leaves the 13 rushes for 78 yards and two defense. The formation, which Irish with three quarterbacks touchdowns in limited offensive features three down linemen who have thrown a combined attempts last season. In 2005, and four linebackers, is rare in total of two collegiate passes. backing up Walker, he ran 63 college football and is designed Junior Evan Sharpley is the times for 248 yards and five to create maximum confusion veteran of the group, having touchdowns. with blitzers from all angles. thrown both of those passes The only other back with Brown will direct a 3-4 person­ and having been Quinn’s back­ experience is sophomore nel package, where the defense up in 2006. Sophomore James Aldridge, who rushed can alternate the amount of Demetrius Jones, the most ver­ for 142 yards on 37 carries as linemen from three to four — satile of the three, brings on a reserve last season. or even other amounts — with added dimension with his Senior Junior Jabbie, a con­ the same players on the field. speed. He had a 31-yard run in verted defensive back, rushed But the Irish defensive line the spring game and threw the for 87 yards on 13 carries in has just one player with signifi­ contest’s only touchdown pass, the spring game and earned cant experience. but he also threw an intercep­ offensive MVP honors. Fifth-year senior Trevor tion. Freshman Robert Hughes is a Laws, the only returning Freshman Jimmy Clausen, bruising back, and his class­ starter on the line, will be the who enrolled in January and mate Armando Allen might be anchor of the group, moving was the No. 1 high school the fastest of the five. from defensive tackle, where quarterback in the nation, Although he is he made 62 tack­ throws the best out of the three the presumptive les last year, to sized at 285 pounds. Freshman Irish last year and returned an but had a procedure on his starter, Thomas defensive end in Ian Williams, listed at 300 interception for a touchdown in elbow over the summer. Still, said he expects “This year’s going to the 3-4 scheme. pounds, may also see playing the spring game. Weis said he would be ready to plenty of car­ be different than the At the other time. Cornerback Ambrose start the opener against ries for the fir s t two years. ” end spot, fifth- Senior Maurice Crum returns Wooden, who has been a Georgia Tech on Sept. 1 if he younger backs. year senior at inside linebacker after lead­ starter for much of the last two earned the job. “It could be a Dwight ing the team with 100 tackles years, also returns. “The best thing about the rotation,” he Charlie Weis Stephenson and in 2006 as an undersized mid­ competition is that everyone said. “I don’t Irish coach senior Justin dle linebacker. Crum has added A three-way kicking contest has different strengths and really know Brown are com­ 15 pounds since last fall and While fifth-year senior weaknesses,” Jones said. “The how it’s going peting to start. will fit in better as one of two punter Geoff Price returns head coach’s job is do decide to work out.” While the two inside linebackers in Brown’s after averaging 45.4 yards per whose strengths we can best Junior Asaph Schwapp is combine for just 19 career defensive scheme. Next to him kick last season, Notre Dame’s take advantage of.” back at fullback after missing tackles, Weis said, coaches are in the middle will be a rotation starting place-kicker job is still To catch passes from the the last nine games of 2006 impressed with Brown’s tenaci­ of fifth-year senior Joe up for grabs after the gradua­ three signal callers, the Irish with an injury. At 261 pounds, ty and work ethic. Brockington, who started at tion of Carl Gioia. have a mix and experience and he is a physical force as a lead “He’s probably the most the tail end of 2006, and soph­ Sophomores Ryan Burkhart inexperience. blocker, but he has only aver­ pleasant surprise on the entire omore Toryan Smith, who was and Nate Whitaker and fresh­ The good news for Notre aged 2.5 yards per carry thus team,” Weis said of the senior. highly regarded out of high man Brandon Walker may all Dame is that fifth-year senior far in his career. “His motor has really school and made nine tackles see the field this year. Weis has tight end John Carlson is back The offensive line will be impressed me most. It’s very in mop-up duty. said that one might win the after catching 47 passes for anchored by two returning encouraging. He’s been a pain In Brown’s scheme, the out­ kickoff job while another han­ 634 yards and four touchdowns starters — fifth-year senior in the butt to block.” side linebacker position will be dles extra points and field in 2006 despite missing two John Sullivan at center and At nose guard, a key position different from that of years goals games with an injury. Junior sophomore Sam Young at right in the 3-4, Irish coaches past. Under Minter, outside wide receiver David Grimes tackle. Junior Paul Duncan appear to have settled on jun­ linebackers were smaller and An early sea so n gauntlet also returns after catching 26 appears to have locked down ior Pat Kuntz as the starter. relied on more in pass cover­ The Irish open the season passes for 336 yards and 2 the left tackle position, but Kuntz is known for his hard age. In the 3-4, outside line­ with eight tough games, includ­ touchdowns as Notre Dame’s both guard spots are more work on the field but is under­ backers play close to the line of ing road trips to No. 5 scrimmage and need to be big­ Michigan, No. 14 UCLA and No. ger and more physical. 17 Penn State. They also wel­ With that in mind, Irish come No. 1 USC to Notre Dame coaches con­ Stadium in verted former October. defensive end After the contest sophomore “The best thing about with the Trojans, John Ryan to the competition is the schedule gets outside line­ that everyone has easier, with serv­ backer, and ice academies the sopho­ different strengths Navy and Air m ore is an d w eaknesses. ” Force along with expected to Duke and hold down Demetrius Jones Stanford, two one starting teams that went a spot. Irish quarterback combined 1-23 last On the other season. side, fifth- Weis said with year senior Anthony Vernaglia Notre Dame’s inexperience, he and junior Scott Smith are will be prepared to change competing for playing time. game plans on the fly if a game Vernaglia began last season isn’t going well. as a starter, but was supplant­ “This year’s going to be dif­ ed by Brockington midway ferent than the first two through the year. years,” he said. “You have to The secondary is Notre be ready to adjust because the Dame’s most experienced posi­ last thing you want to do as a tion, with senior Terrail coach is go in with one thing in Lambert and fifth-year senior mind and have that not work.” Tom Zbikowski back at corner- But Weis said he still expects back and strong safety, respec­ plenty of victories this year. tively. “I’m very confident in the Junior David Bruton is team,” he said. PHIL HUDELSONfThe Observer expected to start in the other Fifth-year senior running back Travis Thomas looks for a hole during the Blue-Gold Game on April safety spot. Bruton was a spe­ Contact Chris Khorey at 21. Thomas, who played linebacker last season, will be back on offense this year. cial teams standout for the [email protected] page 38 The Observer ♦ SPORTS Saturday, August 25, 2007

S a in t M a r y ’s At h l e t ic s Taking the next step

Belles' fall sports look to build on successful 2006 seasons and challenge for M IA A titles in 2007

results of the day’s early By ELLYN MICHALAK matches. Sports Writer The Belles open their confer­ ence slate on Sept. 4 against The four Saint Mary’s fall Adrian College on the road. sports team’s, which all ranked Adrian was ranked third in the in the middle of their confer­ MIAA last season with a league ences in the 2006 season, look record of 12-4. to take the next step and com­ “I am really looking forward pete for spots in the top of the to another great year. We grew MIAA in 2007. so much last year and earned a lot of respect within our con­ Volleyball ference and within our region,” After finishing 17-10 and Schroeder-Biek said, “Despite fourth in the MIAA last year, the losses of our very strong Saint Mary’s wants to finish senior class, I don’t look at this even higher in the league as a building year. We will just standings. continue to work hard and not “I want to see us challenge take our eye off our goal.” for the top spot in the confer­ ence,” Belles coach Julie Cross Country Schroeder-Biek said. “We have The Belles finished in fifth been making a climb and I place in the MIAA in the 2006 expect us to continue that season, and they are hoping to climb. We gained a lot of confi­ perform better and move into dence as a squad this past sea­ the upper half MIAA teams this son.” fall. Last season, senior Anne Saint Mary’s score of 125 at Cusack won the conference’s last y e a r’s MIAA ch am p i­ defensive player of the year onships earned it its best con­ award and Lorna Slupczynski ference finish in Belles history. earned freshman-of-the-year Coach Jackie Bauers said she honors. Junior setter Amanda thinks the young squad can do David was fourth in the MIAA even better. in assists per game. “The team is going to be very

And while Cusack has gradu­ different this season, with eight PHIL HUDELSON/The Observer ated, Slupczynski and David of our seniors graduating and Sophomore midfielder Samantha Goudreau heads the ball upfield during a 2-1 loss to Albion are back to lead an experi­ nine freshman joining the Sept. 6, 2006. The Belles finished 5-8-2 last season. enced squad that includes hit­ team,” she said. ters Kaela Hellmann and Cathy Among the key returners are Kurczak. senior Megan Gray, junior talent to the team this year. I Saint Mary’s is working hard tion,” Hamilton said. “Those two lead our team in Alicen Miller, junior Caillin believe that the program and to ensure that they regain the attack percentage,” Schroeder- Stevenson and sophomore team continue to grow and title. Soccer Biek said of Heilman and Emily Graf. strengthen every year,” The Belles, who did not lose Under the coaching of four- Kurczak. “And rounding out Last season, Gray earned Bauters said. “We are looking any players to graduation, fin­ year veteran Caryn MacKenzie, the returning key players is first-team MIAA honors and to improve within the confer­ ished fifth in the MIAA last the Belles captured fourth senior defensive specialist, became the first Saint Mary’s ence this year, placing better at year, but coach Mark place in the MIAA in the 2006 Marissa Gross. She is a very runner to compete in the NCAA both our Jamboree [at Tri- Hamilton believes a year of fall season with a 4-3-1 confer­ powerful player and positive Division 111 Championship. State | and Conference experience will pay off with ence record and a 5-8-2 overall court presence.” Megan McClowery also will Championship I at Albion].” dramatic improvement. record. Saint Mary’s begins its season be a key runner for the squad. The Belles will kick off their “Katie O’Brien is a returning After graduating six seniors with the Monmouth tourna­ Competing last year as the season on Sept. 1 at the Tri- senior who we expect to lead last season, the Belles return ment on Sept. 1 with three Belles’ top freshman, State Invitational in Angola, the team both on and off the 14 players, nine of whom matches in a single day of play. McClowery never finished Ind. course,” he said. “She has played in all 15 games last They first will face Robert worse than fifth place in any been playing golf all summer year, and add nine freshmen. Morris College at 9 a.m., fol­ race. Golf in tournam ents in Florida. I At forward, the loss of top lowed by a match against Loras Bauters said this year’s fresh­ Although the 2006-07 Saint am positive that she will come scorer Ashley Hinton will be College at 1 p.m. and a third men will have a similar impact. Mary’s golf squad failed to back this season stronger filled by her sister, junior match later in the day, with the “We have a wonderful group win the MIAA Championship than ever.” Lauren Hinton. Ashley Hinton opponent determ ined by the of freshmen bringing a ton of for the first time in five years, During the 2005 season, scored seven goals while O’Brien received second-team assisting six others in the 2006 honors in the MIAA. season and scored 21 career In addition to O’Brien, goals. She was also twice Hamilton looks to juniors named to the MIAA’s first team. Meredith Fantom and Perri Lauren Hinton also scored IIamma to lead the team. seven goals last season. Fantom and Hamma both con­ The Belles also have to sistently shot rounds in the replace a four-year starter at low 90s last year. goalkeeper. Laura Heline had While the upperclassmen 94 saves in 2006 and started will try to pick up where they all but one game in the past left off, Hamilton is also four years. Her replacement counting on the incoming has not yet been named. freshmen to perform at a top- MacKenzie will be looking to notch level. sophomores Micki Iledinger “We have a pretty big fresh­ and Katie Wehrli to fill the for­ man group joining the team ward positions. While Iledinger this fall,” he said. “A big scored two goals last season, determinant of our season Wehrli started 11 of the 15 will be up to freshman. This is games played by the Belles. definitely one of the best After allowing only 1.5 goals freshman classes we’ve ever per game in 2006, returning brought in.” defenders senior Sarah The Belles begin their sea­ DuBree, senior Justine Higgins, son on Sept. 1 at the Ferris and junior Mandy Thompson State Invitational. The tourna­ will be key parts to the Belles ment includes a mixture of defense. top Division II and Division III Saint Mary’s will play its first schools. The Belles will have a non-conference game of the chance to compete against season on Sept. 1 at Case DePauw University who is Western. Their conference sea­ ranked No. 2 in Division III. son will begin Sept. 22 at Saint “The tournam ent will be a Mary’s against Kalamazoo great chance to get a first College, who finished behind look at our conference rivals. the Belles in 2006. GRETCHEN MOORE/The Observer We will be able to get an early Senior right side Marisa Gross bumps the ball in a 3-1 win over Tri-State on Sept. 26, 2006 at look at how we will stack up Contact Ellyn Michalak at the Angela Athletic Center. The Belles finished 17-10 last season. against this year’s competi­ [email protected] Saturday, August 25, 2007 The Observer ♦ FODAY page 39

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F o o t b a l l ND V o l l e y b a l l Rebuilding? V eterans return for Weis refuses to lower expectations despite losing 12 starters from 2006 squad

By CHRIS KHOREY shot at title Sports Editor

By DAN MURPHY “Tradition never graduates.” That’s the mantra for Notre Associate Sports Editor Dame coach Charlie Weis this season, after his team lost 12 Last season, Notre Dame starters from last year’s 10-3 came three points away squad. from capturing the Big East Cone are quarterback Brady championship. This time Quinn, holder of more than 30 around the Irish have a new school records, running back look and are the preseason Darius Walker, who ran for favorites to win it all. over 1,000 yards in each of the Pour talented freshmen last two seasons, and the two join the squad this year most prolific receivers in Notre despite losing only one sen­ Dame history statistically — ior to graduation in 2007. Jeff Samardzija and Rhema Stephanie Slatt, Kellie Mcknight — as well as three Sciacca, Angela Puente and linem an on each side of the Megan Dunne are expected ball, two defensive backs and to use their speed to con­ the placekicker. tribute right out of the But for Weis, who refuses to gates. say the word “rebuilding," the “They’re all working really 2007 team will be expected to hard and making good perform at least as well as the progress,” Irish coach previous one. Debbie Brown said. “They “May God strike me dead if I have a great work ethic and use that word. I’ll never use the senior leadership has that word. You use it. I'm not really set the tone for that.” using it," Weis said when his Co -c a p ta in s A d ria n n a team arrived for fall camp Stasiuk and Ashley Tarutis Aug. 6. are Notre Dame’s only sen­ “You know, I have nine fifth- iors this season, but bring year seniors that came back an abundance of talent and for another year. Don’t you experience to the table. Both think 1 owe it to them to try to players have been starters VANESSA GEMPISZThe Observer Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis looks on during the Blue-Gold Game on April 21. The Irish lost see QUESTIONS/page 37 12 starters from last year’s team, which went 10-3. see TITLE RUN/page 33

ND W o m e n ’s S o c c e r M e n ’s S o c c e r No. 1 squad aims for championship Lofty goals follow

By CHRIS KHOREY Sports Editor historic tourney run

Notre Dame came within one game of a national championship last season. But, with the opening reg­ ular season game of the 2007 still a week away, the Irish have already erased the memory of that loss. Notre Dame and North Carolina, tied for No. 1 in the preseason coaches poll, played an exhibition match Sunday in a rematch of the 2006 Women’s College Cup final. The 2-2 draw, played in soggy conditions, fea­ tured much of the same TIM SULLIVAN/The Observer intensity and passion as last Senior forward Joseph Lapira battles for the ball in Notre Dame’s 2-1 year’s title game. win over DePaul last year in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. And although his team did not come away with a win, “The legacy of the previous Irish coach Randy Waldrum By GREG ARBOGAST teams has been terrific, but the was pleased with what he Sports Writer question now is if we can take it saw. a step further,” Clark said. “We’re very happy with Irish coach Bobby Clark is “Every year you try to get a lit­ the result, especially since nothing if not ambitious. tle bit better, and this squad has it’s the preseason,” One year after enjoying the the potential to do that.” Waldrum said. “1 thought most successful season in pro­ Whatever potential this Irish today we had the better gram history — one that includ­ team may have, there remains opportunities. We fought for ed Notre Dame’s first-ever trip a gaping hole at defensive cen­ every loose ball. It’s one of to the quarterfinals of the NCAA ter midfield that will be difficult the best games we’ve played Tournament, as well as the pro­ to replace. For the past four against Carolina since I’ve gram’s first ever Hermann seasons, Clark has been able to rAMtLA Luurv i ne uoserver been here. Trophy winner — Clark and his pencil Greg Dalby’s name into Junior forward Kerri Hanks dribbles upfield in Notre Dame’s 2-1 team are raising the expecta­ loss to North Carolina In the 2006 NCAA College Cup Final. see UNC/page 36 tions. see GOALS/page 34