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By KRISTEN DURBIN News Editor on religion As the University’s decision ap- proaches on whether to approve By MEGHAN THOMASSEN AllianceND as an official student News Writer club, the Progressive Student Alliance (PSA) hosted a panel What’s wrong with American discussion Monday about the Christianity today? Just ask work of the Saint Mary’s College New York Times columnist, Ross Straight and Gay Alliance (SAGA) D o u t h a t , in combating prejudice since its who will recognition in spring 2005. speak on his Sarah Medina Steimer, a 2006 latest book, alumna of the College who served “Bad Reli- as SAGA’s first president, said gion: How lesbian, bisexual, transgender We Became and questioning (LBTQ) issues a Nation of were addressed by a somewhat Heretics,” “underground” group of students Wednesday prior to SAGA’s recognition as an at the Eck official student group. Hall of Law. “Before [SAGA was recog- KARLA MORENO /The Observer D o u t h a t Douthat nized], we would only hear about Panelists, from left to right, Rebecca Jones, Cristina Bueno, Sarah Medina Steimer and Professor said the things on the National Day of Si- Mary Rose D’Angelo discuss the Saint Mary’s Straight and Gay Alliance in Geddes Hall on Monday. book was lence and National Coming Out intended to capture what is oc- Day, when students would draw “There was some worry that Steimer said the student body’s During SAGA’s first year, the curring within American Chris- with sidewalk chalk, wear rib- having a gay-straight alliance support helped the club achieve club worked to increase its vis- tianity. He said he defines “her- bons or present a slip of paper to would turn into a sex club that official recognition. ibility on campus and make esy” in two ways — when one their professors about the day of would promote homosexual be- “We had a lot of student sup- its mission known to the Saint completely departs from faith silence,” Steimer said. havior, which we had to keep in port and not a lot of backlash. Mary’s community, Steimer said. or when one pushes traditional Initially, the College adminis- mind when planning events and There wasn’t much opposition in “We tried to make a name for faith to an extreme. tration did not strongly oppose fundraisers,” she said. “In trying student government either,” she ourselves so people would see “The ultimate goal of the book the recognition of SAGA as an of- to get approved, we were showing said. “We had a lot of support that we were there to promote is to make a theological argument ficial club, Steimer said, though the need for awareness, not try- from the Student Diversity Board, diversity and a safe space for les- about how American religion [has the proposed club’s intentions ing to get a group of women to- which had a position for a SAGA were sometimes misrepresented. gether to start dating each other.” member, so that really helped.” see PANEL/page 3 see BOOK/page 4 Chef honored with award Students build model rocket

By DAN BROMBACH to enter the culinary profes- By TORI ROECK News Writer sion by childhood visits to his News Writer grandmother’s house, where In an age of cooking shows he sat for hours watching her Many people dream of be- and celebrity chefs, it can be make strudel, ribbon candy ing astronauts, but for mem- easy to forget the culinary and Austrian delicacies. bers of Notre Dame’s student profession has not always been “Whenever I got bored, I chapter of the American In- respected, let alone glamor- would go back into the kitch- stitute of Aeronautics and ized, by American society. en where my grandma was Astronautics (AIAA), design- But Notre Dame Executive cooking,” Miller said. “She ing rockets is more fun than Chef Donald Miller received was incredible, I was fasci- riding in them. the American Culinary Fed- nated by it. I’m sure that’s Eight aerospace engineer- eration National Chef Profes- what impressed me.” ing majors of all years put sionalism Award this month However, Miller said his their studies into practice in honor of his continued ef- eventual decision to pursue this weekend in the National forts to el- his dream and enter the Culi- Aeronautics and Space Ad- evate the nary Institute of America in- ministration (NASA) Uni- status of furiated his parents. versity Student Launch Ini- chefs in “My folks were incredibly tiative (USLI) in Huntsville, the Unit- upset,” he said. “They just Ala. ed States couldn’t see it, but it was Junior Jim Lampariello through ed- something that I wanted to said the competition in- ucation and do. You get your shot, and you volved designing and testing training. either take it or you let it pass a sophisticated rocket. A lt hough you by.” “It’s a contest sponsored Photo courtesy of Matthew Kudija he did not After working as the execu- by NASA to build a reus- Notre Dame’s USLI team poses with their rocket. The rocket actively Miller tive chef at a series of hotels able, high-powered rocket,” launched to 4,680 ft. in altitude and carried a scientific payload. seek the and resorts, as well as serv- Lampariello said. “The goal award, Mill- ing as a culinary arts instruc- is to reach exactly one mile compete in USLI. [were involved].” er said it was greatly humbling tor at Joliet Junior College in altitude and also to carry “Teams [came from] as far Notre Dame’s team spent to be recognized for fostering in Joliet, Ill., Miller said he scientific payload.” away as Alaska and Hawaii, the last year working on the increased respect for chefs as came to Notre Dame because Lampariello said 55 teams competing against teams project, Lampariello said. working professionals. from colleges around the like MIT and Georgia Tech,” Miller said he was inspired see CHEF/page 5 United States were chosen to he said. “Big name schools see ROCKET/page 4

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“The focus was originally on having a peer support group for Panel students who had faced issues on campus, but it didn’t do much continued from page 1 in terms of campus program- ming or outreach,” she said. bian, bisexual and questioning “Then a new group of officers students to come together with- came in, and they had a vision out making them vulnerable,” for totally hybridizing the group she said. “It was very important into a support group that does to have this inclusion and show something about the things they that a gay-straight alliance is re- talk about.” ally important on a college cam- Jones said SAGA focuses on pus, especially one that’s faith- incorporating its concerns into based.” academic issues on campus and Steimer said she and her fellow works to promote its ally out- SAGA members emphasized how reach program at Saint Mary’s the club’s mission coincided with and outside the College. that of Saint Mary’s as a Catholic “Last year, it came to our at- institution. tention that we were the only “We tried to show how much campus of Notre Dame, Saint this group supported the school’s Mary’s and Holy Cross that had mission and would make Saint a gay-straight alliance. We didn’t Mary’s a better place for its stu- figure it out until Holy Cross dents,” she said. students started coming to our Above all, the founding of meetings, so we tried to help KARLA MORENO/The Observer SAGA provided students with a them get conversations going on Panelists, from left to right, Rebecca Jones, Cristina Bueno, Sarah Medina Steimer and Professor more informal arena for peer- their campus,” she said. “This Mary Rose D’Angelo discuss SAGA’s efforts to support the proposed AllianceND group. to-peer interaction and conver- year, we got in touch with PSA to sation about LBTQ issues on work on outreach at Notre Dame clubs.” argue. “[AllianceND] looks like a re- campus outside of the counseling to see what we could do to help Despite these restrictions, Bue- “Any group that helps make ally good means of carrying out services available to students, get AllianceND approved.” no said SAGA strives to create campus a more welcoming place the mandate of acceptance ar- Steimer said. Although reception of the club programming that brings more should be considered an advocacy ticulated in the catechism in that “The members of SAGA found has been generally favorable on students into the conversations group, and it’s clear that the Saint it would be a place where LGBTQ it important that students knew campus, Jones said SAGA faces the group has on a regular basis Mary’s group has been effective,” students and allies can work to we were there as a resource to certain restrictions in its pro- through awareness events like D’Angelo said. “Catholic teaching create a sense of human solidar- use. You need multiple areas of gramming because of the Col- Ally Week and Pride Week. and Catholic character are far ity,” she said. “The focus of the support, and by having a recog- lege’s Catholic character. “It’s great to have big events from simple, but the catechism af- group would be to provide social nized group, you know there are “In planning our events, we’re to get other students interested firms that people must be treated support, but because it’s explicitly people you can talk to,” she said. not allowed to raise money for or in SAGA events, and we gear with respect, compassion and dig- an alliance, it isn’t a dating ser- “Not all students feel comfortable promote things that go against a lot of events towards allies,” nity.” vice for gay students. It’s a venue going to the Counseling Center the Catholic mission of the Col- Bueno said. “We really try to The catechism states every sign for student relief where students because of the power dynamic it lege, such as same-sex mar- have speakers who can educate, of “unjust discrimination” should are treated with compassion and creates, whereas having a peer- riage,” she said. be inspiring and get people in- be avoided, and refusing approval sensitivity.” to-peer group allows students to In a similar vein, the club is volved. The question and answer for AllianceND is a prime example talk to others going through the also restricted from scheduling sessions afterwards show that of unjust discrimination, D’Angelo Contact Kristen Durbin at same situations and creates a programming when the Board students are interested in these said. [email protected] better place to talk to someone in of Trustees meets on campus, ju- issues, so we’re glad we can pro- the same age group about their nior and SAGA president Cristina vide that for them.” experiences.” Bueno said. Mary Rose D’Angelo, associ- Although its operational struc- “Our adviser from the Office ate professor of theology at Notre Campus Life Council ture has evolved in recent years, of Student Involvement notified Dame, said the role SAGA plays at the mission of SAGA in provid- us about [the restriction], and Saint Mary’s could be filled by an ing a safe space for peer sup- SAGA is the only multicultural approved gay-straight alliance port and discussion on campus club that’s not allowed to have at Notre Dame without posing a Group reviews The Shirt has remained constant since the advertisements or events while threat to Catholic teaching or in- group’s inception, senior and vice the trustees are on campus,” she juring the Catholic character of president of SAGA Rebecca Jones said. “They pay more attention the University, as opponents of By NICOLE TOCZAUER she said. “The challenge we see in said. to us than other multicultural the proposed AllianceND often News Writer the FYO process is that the dorms and staff are focused on the social Members of Campus Life Coun- aspect and sometimes forget that cil (CLC) discussed reopening the they’re preparing freshmen for an Campus Bike Shop, innovations in academic journey.” The Shirt Project and the new ac- Doctor said the team also ademic focus of the First Year Ori- worked with the First Under- entation (FYO) program Monday. graduate Experience in Leader- Student body president emeri- ship (FUEL) program to institute a tus Pat McCormick requested a series of training sessions for FYO vote on a resolution supporting staff. These meetings are meant the continuation of the Campus to start conversation on cultural Bike Shop. CLC voted unanimous- competency and inclusion, she ly in support of the resolution. said. Senior Paul Baranay, vice presi- “We’re really hoping through dent of The Shirt Committee, these meetings to emphasize this presented the new design of this feeling of cultural competency, year’s Shirt. He said the student- inclusion, a new type of event, di- run committee chose to highlight versity with events,” she said. “By Notre Dame’s past with a more the time FYO comes around, we’ll complex design than in past years. have a new, more inclusive pro- “[The design] captures the cess.” tradition of Notre Dame, its past The Orientation Committee will players and rising players, along meet with each of the dorms sepa- with several accomplishments,” rately to ensure programming Baranay said. “The front [of The with purpose, Doctor said. Shirt] is a throwback to a “Shake “We’re trying to make it a Uni- Down the Thunder” design of the versity-wide effort this year,” she 90’s with Knute Rockne’s face. said. Baranay said the choice of part- CLC postponed a discussion on nering with the Alta Gracia brand the Town Hall meetings held in this year was novel, but kept in response to racial harassment on line with The Shirt’s original mis- campus until next week. McCor- sion. mick said members will discuss a “They were a great company resolution thanking the University with a history of success and a for their work in stopping discrim- benefit of living wages for their ination on campus. workers in the Dominican Re- “We’ve been incredibly grate- public,” he said. “The shirt itself ful in student government for the provides charity for students and work of the Office of Student Af- organizations that need it.” fairs, which was strongly repre- Sophomore Alex Doctor, a mem- sented at the Town Hall meetings. ber of the Student Campus Orien- There’s a real sense that this is tation Committee, then spoke to an opportunity for conflict trans- CLC members about refocusing formation,” he said. “Particularly the FYO program. The goal of FYO as we move forward, it is a major is to foster the social, spiritual and point of the new administration, academic development of each and we will honor that accord- student, she said. ingly.” “We really want to develop the academic portion, which hasn’t Contact Nicole Toczauer at been as focused on in the past,” [email protected] page 4 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u News Tuesday, April 24, 2012

said the team looks forward Book Rocket to hearing the results of the competition in May after its continued from page 1 continued from page 1 members submit their final report. become] increasingly heretical,” “We had to submit a pro- “There was a string of re- Douthat said. “[What constitutes posal to get accepted by ports submitted as part of heresy is] the hardest question NASA … back in late Septem- the competition, and our fi- human beings experience.” ber,” he said. “We got accept- nal report summarizing our Douthat said he wrote ”Bad ed in October, and we were results will be submitted Religion” in response to the stark awarded a $3,000 grant to shortly,” Kudija said. “From divisions he observed between carry out the project.” that they select the overall the religious and secular spheres The team submitted peri- winner of the competition.” during the Bush administration odic reports leading up to the Kudija said Notre Dame’s era. event, Lampariello said. student chapter of the AIAA “Every argument about reli- “Throughout the year, we encourages students to use gion boiled down to whether God had three different design their knowledge of aerospace exists,” Douthat said. “I thought reviews and three different engineering outside the it made it seem like Americans presentations to NASA,” he classroom. in particular were divided into said. “We had a web confer- “The student chapter conservative Christians and sec- ence with NASA engineers serves to promote aerospace- ular people, and it didn’t capture from across the country pre- related activities, projects LAUREN KALINOSKI | Observer Graphic America in all its weirdness and senting our ideas and our de- and such on campus,” he complexities.” sign concepts and convincing said. “This year, its primary a glimpse of what their jobs said the student chapter of The book also tries to take a them that we would be able projects have been to sponsor will be like after graduation. the AIAA is looking for new more serious look at “pop spiritu- to have a successful project.” the Design/Build/Fly and the “[These competitions] give members to participate in ality,” Douthat said. Lampariello said a lot of USLI competitions.” all of us the opportunity to next year’s competitions. “I spent a lot of time on fig- work went into preparing for Fifteen aerospace engi- put into practice the theoret- “We would really like to ures like the author of ‘Eat, Pray, the contest. neering students fielded a ical knowledge we’re learn- recruit younger members as Love’ [Elizabeth Gilbert] and Dan “In our case, we measured team for the Design/Build/ ing in our classes as well as hard as we can. If there’s any Brown’s ‘The Da Vinci Code,’” he atmospheric pressure, tem- Fly event that took place learning about working on interest at all, contact us,” he said. “Those are the places where perature, data [and] a whole April 15th in Wichita, Kan., a team and sticking with a said. “Anyone who likes rock- a lot of Americans get a lot of bunch of different atmo- Kudija said. project through the various ets [is welcome].” their religious sensibilities.” spheric characteristics,” he Kudija said participating challenges that arise,” he Douthat said he wanted “Bad said. in aerospace engineering said. Contact Tori Roeck at Religion” to explore what hap- Junior Matthew Kudija competitions gives students Junior Joshua Szezudlak [email protected] pened to the Catholic Church and Protestant denominations in America beginning in the 1940s. “There were times when I thought I bit off more than I could chew,” Douthat said. “[The his- tory] is just the first half of the book … I tried to cover such a broad and complicated story. It’s a hard story to tell … You could write a whole book about just what happened to Catholicism in the 1960s.” As the youngest op-ed con- tributor at the New York Times, Douthat said his youth was an advantage for finding a historical perspective on the internecine conflicts in the late 20th0th cen- tury. “I like to think that part of what I’m trying to do with my book is put some of the religious conflict in a bit of a historical perspec- tive,” he said. “I didn’t participate in a lot of these debates, [which] gives me a little bit of distance and fresh perspective.” A Harvard graduate, Douthat said his education as a Catholic at a politically liberal school makes his perspective particularly inter- esting. Douthat said ”Bad Religion” would be a fascinating read for Notre Dame students because it distills the challenge of trying to be traditionally Christian in a 21st-century society. “[I tried to] determine what the real challenges to the Catholic faith are,” he said. “Secularism isn’t that powerful … There are potent alternatives, [for exam- ple,] pseudo-Christianity.” Compared to his past two books, “Privilege: Harvard and the Education of the Ruling Class” and “Grand New Party: How Re- publicans Can Win the Working Class and Save the American Dream,” Douthat said “Bad Reli- gion” is the most ambitious. “[‘Privilege’] was a personal book, with a bit of sociology, that commented on elite education … It was a more limited subject,” he said. “[‘Grand New Party’] was more ambitious, but I did have a co-author. We shared the burden of tackling history and modern policy.” Douthat said he was honored to speak at Notre Dame as part of his tour. “[Notre Dame] is the flagship Catholic institution,” he said. Douthat will speak in 1140 Eck Hall of Law at 12:30 p.m. Wednes- day. Lunch will be served.

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quality culinary integrity kitchens,” Miller said. SMC student wins Chef through product develop- Miller said he would warn ment, research, demonstra- people considering becoming continued from page 1 tion, and audit. To provide chefs that the Food Channel leadership and guidance in is not an accurate represen- spiritual service award of its emphasis on education reaching the correct culinary tation of what their careers and academic benefits out- formula,” he said. “Those are will be like. side the kitchen. my responsibilities.” “The Food Channel is a By JILLIAN BARWICK Kieffer said she will teach “There’s an appreciation Administrative duties good thing, but it’s also a bad Saint Mary’s Editor through the Council on the In- here at Notre Dame that edu- aside, Miller said his favorite thing because a lot of kids ternational Education Exchange. cation and research are im- part of the job is still escap- go to culinary school think- Saint Mary’s senior Emily Kief- “I came into Saint Mary’s portant parts of the game,” ing into the kitchen to cook. ing their jobs are going to be fer will spend next year teaching thinking I’d be a bio major be- he said. “I could sense they “Cooking is an art, that’s glamorous, and then wash English as a second language in cause I was good at science,” wanted to take their food the fun part of it,” he said. out when they have to work Spain, a country she fell in love Kieffer said. “After studying service to where I wanted to “When you’re cooking and on weekends, holidays,” Mill- with after studying there in her abroad in Spain, I realized how take it.” you really get into a rhythm, er said. “The adage is when sophomore year. much I loved Spanish as a lan- Miller said his day-to-day it’s a beautiful thing.” everybody else is having Kieffer said she decided to guage and I knew that would responsibilities as Notre Miller said he plans to fun, you’re usually working. pursue a year of service abroad be my major when I returned to Dame’s executive chef are work for a couple more years Know what you’re getting after realizing her passion for Saint Mary’s. I am also a second- extensive and time-consum- before retiring to pursue his into.” helping others, for which she re- ary education minor, so teach- ing, reaching far beyond food passion for sailing. cently received the Sr. Kathleen ing English to Spanish speaking production itself. “I’m not going to be one of Contact Dan Brombach at Anne Nelligan, C.S.C. Award for students will be a perfect fit for “To assure the highest those chefs who die in their [email protected] Spiritual Service. me.” “I did not even know I had Kieffer will be in the Anda- been nominated for the award,” lucía region but does not know Kieffer said. “Regina Wilson, what city she will be in or what the assistant director of Campus grade she will teach. Economic reforms falter in Europe Ministry, had apparently nomi- “When I was abroad, I re- nated me for it. It was a complete ally enjoyed teaching English to surprise.” adults in Spain,” she said. “It was Associated Press A native of Dublin, Ohio, Kief- more of a conversation-based fer said she entered Saint Mary’s class rather than just learning FRANKFURT, Germany — with an interest in developing the basics and grammar. I would Europe’s plan to fix its debt her faith for the good of others. love to be able to have that expe- crisis by imposing budget cuts She said she received the spiritu- rience again.” frayed Monday. Heavy sell- al service award for her involve- Kieffer said she looks forward ing rocked financial markets, ment in Campus Ministry and to re-immersing herself in Span- uncertainty gripped two gov- was one of five recipients. ish culture and speaking Span- ernments, and the economic “We were invited to a dinner ish fluently with people around outlook darkened across the a couple of week ago in honor of her. continent. all of the recipients,” Kieffer said. “The program is for one year, The German stock market “All the recipients, including my- but it can be renewed for a sec- suffered its worst day in six self, were chosen based on the ond year, so who knows if I will weeks. In the United States, service we had committed to the be in Spain longer,” Kieffer said. the Dow Jones industrial aver- Saint Mary’s community.” Satisfied with how she will age lost more than 100 points. Kieffer said she serves as a Eu- leave Saint Mary’s in May, Kief- Across Europe, the debt cri- charistic minister, leads weekly fer encourages others to study sis appeared at its most per- Bible studies and participates in abroad, recognize their passions ilous point since December, a Women’s Spirituality Group. and follow them, she said. when most of the continent AP She said she has also been a peer “Being involved in Campus united behind a plan to place minister for the last two years. Ministry and with Women’s strict caps on government Pictured above is the main screen at the stock exchange in Madrid, “Being a member of the Wom- Spirituality really got me think- spending, a strategy known as Spain on Monday. Spain is struggling to recover economically. en’s Spirituality Group has al- ing about what I want to do with austerity, and the European lowed me to get to know other my life and how it can be useful Central Bank made the first of But his most important po- don. students who have a strong sense to others in the world,” Kieffer two infusions of cheap credit litical ally, populist Geert Stocks also fell broadly in of faith and are eager to learn said. “I definitely think my jour- into the banking system. New Wilders, walked out of the the United States, where a re- more about being Catholic,” Kief- ney to Spain will make good use governments in Spain and It- talks. He said that slavish ad- surgence of fear about the fate fer said. “We talk through the of my time, my knowledge and aly got to work on improving herence to rules set by “the of Europe has ended the steady struggles of being young, Catho- my faith.” growth. dictators in Brussels,” the ascent that the market enjoyed lic women and discuss how to Now the first pillar of Eu- headquarters of the European during the first three months stand firm in our faith and live Contact Jillian Barwick at rope’s approach — austerity Union, would hurt the Dutch of the year. The Dow fell back it out daily.” [email protected] — is faltering. economy. below 13,000 and was down a “Europe has not solved its France headed for a presi- 0.8 percent for the day. problems, and the austerity dential runoff election May 6 In the bond market, inter- programs are making things after the Socialist candidate, est rates for U.S. Treasury worse, not better,” said Peter Francois Hollande, took the securities dipped, a sign Morici, an economist at the most votes Sunday in the first that investors were seeking University of Maryland. round of voting. safety by pulling money out Cutting government spend- Hollande edged Nicolas Sar- of stocks and putting money ing can weaken an economy kozy, the incumbent president. into bonds. and result in less tax revenue Sarkozy and German Chancel- The borrowing rate for flowing back to the govern- lor Angela Merkel have been Spain, probably the most ment. So the goal of cutting such forces in setting debt- closely watched thermometer the deficit can backfire and fighting strategy that they of investor fear about Europe, make it grow. have come to be known as remained close to 6 percent. And even if a country is re- “Merkozy.” Seven percent was the level ducing its deficit, it still has Hollande took 29 percent of that forced Greece and Ireland one, which means the debt the vote and Sarkozy 27 per- to seek international bailouts is increasing. The European cent. The Socialist has said he earlier in the crisis. Union said Monday that gov- would push to add measures The central bank of Spain ernments did cut their budget to stimulate economic growth said that country had slipped deficits in 2011, but govern- to the fiscal pact. back into recession. Its econ- ment debt nonetheless rose If Hollande is elected, it will omy shrank 0.4 percent from as a percentage of economic mean “the end of the common January through March af- output. road for France and Germa- ter shrinking 0.3 percent the Meanwhile, developments ny,” with negative repercus- quarter before. Two straight across the continent cast sions for the markets and the quarters of economic contrac- doubt on public support for euro, said Stefan Scharfetter tion is the generally accepted Europe’s austerity prescrip- of Germany’s Baader Bank. definition of a recession. tion: government layoffs and Most French polls had pre- Spain’s new conservative wage reductions, spending dicted that Hollande would government has warned that cuts on government programs finish slightly ahead of Sar- its economy will get worse. A and higher taxes. kozy in the first round. But the contraction of 1.7 percent is The government of the far-right candidate, Marine Le expected for the year. Spain, Netherlands, which has loud- Pen, captured a surprise 18 struggling after the collapse ly cricitized its European percent. Where her voters will in 2008 of a housing bubble, neighbors for inflaming the fall in the Hollande-Sarkozy emerged from a two-year re- crisis by losing control of runoff is uncertain. cession in 2010. their budgets, submitted its Financial markets generally Suggesting more obstacles resignation to Queen Beatrix hate uncertainty, and they did to economic growth, an index after failing to agree on its not respond well to it Monday. of the European manufactur- own budget cuts. Germany’s DAX index ing and services industries The Dutch prime minis- dropped 3.4 percent, the dipped in April to a five-month ter, Mark Rutte, had hoped to equivalent of a 450-point de- low. It even declined in Ger- clinch a deal to cut the Nether- cline in the Dow. The bench- many, the economic bulwark lands’ budget deficit to within mark stock index dropped 3 of Europe and the country that a target range adopted by Eu- percent in Paris, 3 percent in has most insisted on budget ropean countries last fall. Madrid and 2 percent in Lon- cuts. page 6 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Inside Column Take back the night Off-campus This column concerns an unfortunate South Quad. to make any kind of negative comments situation I witnessed last Thursday As we walked by and my face visibly towards those fighting for change. night. I am an avid supporter of the filled with fury, my friend looked over Insulting the march is a direct affront logistics annual ND/SMC-sponsored “Take Back at me and said, “Just ignore it, Katie, to victims of sexual assault. These the Night” event. “Take Back the Night” they’re just drunk.” Not surprisingly, survivors have often already endured events are held this just made my reaction stronger. months of victim-blaming and disbe- In a matter of weeks, I will no longer nationwide, with Katie Rose One of the biggest messages of “Take lief of their stories — is it necessary to be living in Lewis Hall, my home away three separate Back the Night” and all sexual assault invalidate their experience further? from home for the last three years. When marches hap- Guest Columnist prevention education is that being I am going to take the most forgiving I come back for my senior year in August, pening in South drunk is not an excuse. It is not an ex- approach that I can on this situation: I will be living off-campus with two of my Bend alone. The organization gives its cuse for what you have said to another I will blame the comments, jokes and closest friends. reasoning for why these marches are person, the way you acted towards mockery on a lack of understanding. Since we decided organized: another person or the crimes commit- Perhaps you young men have never to embark in this off- A woman walks alone down a dark, ted against another person. known a victim of sexual assault, never campus adventure deserted street. With every shadow Notre Dame has been in the news imagined your sister in that kind of earlier last semester, she sees, and every sound she hears, too frequently over the past two years situation or perhaps you have just never I’ve been ecstatic. her pounding heart flutters and skips a in regards to our dealings with sexual known what it feels like to be filled with I can’t wait to have beat. She hurries her pace as she sees assaults. Major publications have criti- fear on your walk home. my own apartment her destination become closer. She is al- cized our school across the country. My Whatever your reasoning, I’d like to — not to mention most there. She reaches the front door, mom sent me an article from Houston give you an opportunity to understand my own room goes inside, collects herself, and moves about one such incident before I had exactly what you were making fun of and bathroom. I Maria Fernandez on, forgetting, at least for tonight, the even heard about it. This school has last Thursday night. This is a formal am also looking gripping fear that momentarily envel- worked very hard over the years and invitation for those five men, and any- forward to meet- Scene Writer oped her life. This scene could have especially over the past few months to one else on this campus that would like, ing new neighbors, occurred anywhere last night, last year, turn our image around, to show we are to join me at the city-wide “Take Back decorating and or even 100 years ago. Historically, actively trying to change the culture the Night” march this Thursday. The furnishing my new humble abode. women have faced the anxiety of walk- on campus to one intolerant of sexual event will take place at the South Bend Living off-campus comes with many ing alone at night and that is why “Take assaults. We have made great prog- Courthouse steps at 7 p.m. Following perks. However, I received a call from my Back the Night” began. ress internally regarding policies and the march there will be a Speak-Out mom last week that reminded me of some Many Notre Dame students, espe- training, but it is our responsibility as event where survivors and allies can commodities I will miss. I am still figuring cially women, have this same feeling as students to show the outside world we share their stories in a confidential, out how I am going to go without them. they walk home to their dorms at night recognize sexual assault as a major safe space. If you would like a ride to “I think you should take some cooking — the familiar feeling of a pounding problem on college campuses and we the event, please email me at krose1@ classes this summer, Maria.” heart. Whether we like it or not, sexual support the changes being made. The nd.edu. I would be honored to have you Believe it or not, these were the first assaults do happen on our campus, and five young men on South Quad have join me. words that came out of my mom’s mouth the annual “Take Back the Night” event shown me the student body is appar- when we began talking about off-campus is one opportunity for members of this ently not as united as I had hoped in Katie Rose is the student body vice housing. I have never been very skilled University community to publicly speak eliminating sexual violence on this president at the University of Notre when it comes to cooking. My abilities out against sexual assault and violence. campus. Dame. She is a junior and a resident of extend to adding milk to a bowl of cereal Unfortunately, as some 50 students It baffles me this is even a possibil- Pasquerilla East Hall. She can be and making a grilled cheese sandwich. passionate about ending sexual assaults ity — why would you feel compelled to reached at [email protected] For the past few years, the dining halls marched around campus last Thursday, jeer at people standing out against a The views expressed in this column have fed me deliciously and conveniently. we were met with mockery, jokes, and gross social problem? There is only one are those of the author and not neces- There is always something good to eat and laughter from about five young men on side to this issue. It was inappropriate sarily those of The Observer. something new to try there, and it is also five minutes away from my dorm. What else could you ask for? But now, my par- ents are convinced it is time I reduce my Letter to the Editor number of weekly meals at the dining hall and cook for myself. So, bye, bye, dining hall, and hello grilled cheese for break- fast, lunch and dinner. Anonymous racism “And, where are you going to store your winter clothes and other extra items you might want to save for your new room?,” This Sunday morning, I walked into the library and was greeted by a neon-colored cardboard cutout in the shape of a my mom continued. person. My curiosity was immediately intrigued, but as I approached, I noticed that the cutout’s bright color did not reflect Living in Puerto Rico, I have always its somber purpose. counted on hall storage to leave every- These cutouts, as I read, are intended to be a chance for Notre Dame students, faculty and staff to share their personal thing I want to save for the next school experiences and words of support in regards to the subject of racism on campus. year. Yet, this time, my apartment lease As a white, male student, I often take for granted the culture and community at Notre Dame. I do not think about the doesn’t start until August and I have very problems of racism as much as I should, and although I thought that it might be interesting, distractions got in the way and few options of where to store my things. I did attend this semester’s “Race Monologues.” After all, we are all nice people at Notre Dame and racism is non-existent Instead of having my storage boxes here, right? delivered to my dorm, I will have to pick Unfortunately, the cutouts tell a much different story. As I continued through the library, I noticed that while many people them up in different friends’ houses used the cutouts for their intended purpose, seemingly more people had abused the cutouts and written inappropriate mes- throughout the outskirts of campus. My sages and vulgar drawings. mom is definitely not excited about this. Much like “trolls” on internet message boards, these cowards took advantage of the anonymity of the cutouts to spread And finally, she added, “How much time their poor humor and, in some cases, veiled racist attacks. There is nothing that speaks to the existence of racism on cam- will it take you to walk from your apart- pus more than the disrespect of these cutouts. ment to campus every morning?” I have taken an interest in these cutouts because I believe that society needs to have discussion about serious issues such The logistics of walking to campus from as racism. The fact that there are others on campus who see this as another opportunity for a joke is disheartening and my apartment had yet to cross my mind completely contradictory to everything this University stands for. and were definitely an eye-opener. When This spring, many minority students will visit Notre Dame as they eagerly look for a place to put their talents to work. Un- it comes to walking, I am kind of lazy — fortunately, their visit to Our Lady’s University may end with the vision of a crudely drawn male body part on a neon cutout. riding in golf carts through campus would be ideal for me. Now, I will have to wake Ben Moeller up earlier. At least it’s good exercise. junior I was living in an off-campus cloud Zahm Hall without considering some of the challeng- April 23 es and the new lifestyle I would be partak- ing in coming August. However, my mom’s infinite questions and concerns definitely brought me back down to earth, making Quote of the day Weekly Poll me realize living off-campus is not going to be as comfortable as living in Lewis. How do you deal with I can’t wait to move off-campus next semester. Although I still have some cook- “The history of the world is but finals-week stress? ing classes to take, storage to put away the biography of great men.” and stamina to gain, I am ready to enjoy Coffee breaks a fun new semester — and apartment, of Thomas Carlyle Naps course. Scottish author and historian Pick-up basketball A visit to the Grotto Contact Maria Fernandez at [email protected] Vote by 5 p.m. on Thursday at The views expressed in the Inside ndsmcobserver.com Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Tuesday, April 24, 2012 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com page 7 Eulogy for a Jenky’s homily was accurate God Quad tree and commendable This column is in response to the 55 mem- the Notre Dame community all the same. I read a patch of God Quad, where the earth bers of the Notre Dame faculty (“Faculty The Diocese of Peoria even issued a state- Had scratched a little poem to mark the spot call to distance Notre Dame from Jenky’s ment standing behind Bishop Jenky, only Where just two weeks ago a mighty oak Arnav Dutt ‘incendiary statement,’” April 23), who took lamenting the fact that his words were taken Or poplar trunk aspired heavenward, Bishop Daniel Jenky’s homily out of context out of context by many. Should Notre Dame is- With leafy arms uplifted, as in prayer. Columnist and actually added sue a statement denouncing the entire Diocese I’d seen the giant stump just days before their own analogies to Mark Gianfalla of Peoria and the national Catholic community It too was moved (or removed) from the spot their interpretation. that stands against President Obama’s HHS Where some forefather of this school once thought Bishop Jenky’s homily Guest Columnist mandate? A tree belonged. Indeed it was just one demonstrated a great If it were not for religious leaders like Bishop Of a line of leafy tow’rs that led the way understanding of what Jenky, countries like the United States would Up God Quad to the hallowed Golden Dome, it means and takes to be an active Catholic lose its religious freedom one mandate at a And one of two that were chopped down that day. during our current generation. time. As a Catholic university that hold’s Our It’s funny how it only takes a day I am glad that you accept the First Amend- Lady’s affiliation close to our core, denounc- Or two at most to cut down and remove ment to the United States Constitution, but ing Bishop Jenky’s comments would only force A tree. For, after all, it takes trees years anyone who reads or listens to the homily more discord within the Catholic community To attain statures sufficient to obscure must be mindful of the careful wording used. at large. Administration buildings. Surely that At no point does Bishop Jenky either com- Our University has a unique challenge of Is why they cut it down. Or am I wrong pare President Obama’s policies to those of balancing its Catholic roots with its non-profit To think it cast a shadow on the Dome, genocide, or downplay the severity of the ho- and secular restrictions. This incident is a To think that’s why the fall arrived locaust or Stalinist genocide that occurred in great chance for Notre Dame to emerge in In spring this year? (And would that be so strange? Germany and the former Soviet Union. In fact, concord with the Church, and not fall victim The seasons — winter most of all — forgot Bishop Jenky specifically curtails his com- to a liberal secular power sweeping across To be themselves this year.) ments to relate to the issues of health care, academia and the media. According to the But I digress: religious freedoms and the HHS mandate. Department of Anthropology, which is home to This tree, whose rings appeared not overnight, Everything that Bishop Jenky speaks about five of the professors associated with the origi- Would not have been surprised. For many years in his homily and draws analogies between nal Letter to the Editor, “In addition to clarifi- It stood there, growing, taking it all in, can logically be connected through historical cation, the best remedy for controversy is more Providing shade for men like Sorin and Zahm pattern, which Bishop Jenky states and clari- speech” (Department of Anthropology website, And Hesburgh and Malloy and Jenkins too; fies. His homily is historically accurate rather Notre Dame). This statement appears in their It knew them all — and youth and old age too, than ignorant, and because he does not even event sponsorship guidelines, and many other The changing of the seasons, life and death, mention the aspect of genocide, there is no Notre Dame colleges have similar policies. The purpose of tradition; everything way he could be insensitive to victims. Why not follow your own guidelines and That we’re too young to know. It is historically accurate to acknowledge simply disagree with Bishop Jenky instead of But now it’s gone, the fact that Stalin and Hitler declared a war calling for a distancing by the University and And on the patched-up patch of earth on Catholic culture and sought to destroy the his resignation from the Board of Fellows? If Where once it stood, I read (or, rather, thought): Church’s influence around the globe. Bishop the faculty members who signed the letter are That only God’s empowered to make a tree. Jenky only warns that President Obama has not in favor of this University’s Catholic iden- And as I read this, I, so long started to make similar decisions, which in tity, then they should distance themselves from A worshipper of nature came to see politics often indicates a future pattern that it or step down from their positions instead of That I had spent too long turning new leaves could develop into political intolerance or calling for those who have the Church’s and (Perhaps I’m missing forests for this tree) oppression of the Catholic Church and reli- University’s best interests at heart to do so. Forgetting how great it feels to be alive. gious ministry, still nothing mentioned about I’ve lived near Notre Dame my entire life: genocide. Mark Gianfalla is a freshman and a Three years on campus, and seventeen nearby. Although incorporating politics into a hom- resident of Morrissey Manor. He can be A lifetime in the shadow of the Dome ily is not always appreciated by churchgoers, reached at [email protected] And it’s been fine. Although I sometimes feel the Bishop should be commended for having The views expressed in this column are those A little like a fixed point. Friends will come the courage to speak out about an issue that is of the author and not necessarily those of The And friends will go, but I’ll ever reside affecting the global Catholic Community and Observer. But minutes from my home away from home. One consequence of this is that I’ve made Th’ acquaintance of the other reference points That one can read about in tourist books Letter to the Editor About South Bend. The Dome has always been A light in times of darkness. The down-town, For all its strange mutations, too has been A place that I can count on. But alas, Judge candidates separately Like anyone who lives and loves, I’ve lost. This spring — autumnal, terminal — will mark The end for yellow-bricked St. Joseph’s High, Mr. Davis (“Democrats are in line with also to support that rhetoric and those poli- The graduation of so many friends, Catholic faith,” April 23), cies. The retirement of others. By and by Almost all those things that you list under Isn’t it the case though that the Democratic I’ll learn to accept the changing of the guard, the Democratic platform are not disputed by party has, as part of its platform, a direct vi- To turn another leaf without regret anyone. No one wants HIV/AIDS in the world olation of the Church’s teaching whereas the Or melancholy. Yes, I’ll move on too. or health care that’s unaffordable or endless Republican platform does not itself support One day even the Golden Dome will fall wars. It’s not the ends that are disputed, but torture? Some Democrats may be against And leave the forest ‘round it wondering: “why?” the means. Now, I’m not sure what the most this aspect of their platform, but the platform “efficient” economic means are for producing remains the belief of the party in general. Arnav Dutt can be reached at these ends, but there are some social means So, let us not be bogged down though in [email protected] that are evil and against the Church’s teach- party politics. Let us judge each candidate The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not ing and, therefore, must not be tolerated. separately. Does this candidate support necessarily those of The Observer. Abortion and contraception are among something that violates Church teaching? It these. Capital punishment has never been is doubtful that abortion or torture are the declared to be on the same plane as abortion, goals of the candidate, but they certainly are so the support of some Republican candidates part of the path to those goals. If a candidate for capital punishment is not in itself against is willing to use evil means for his goals, the teachings of the Church. then he is not to be supported, regardless of To vote for someone such as Obama who party. actively promotes abortion and contraception in his rhetoric and his policies is, in fact, to Nathaniel Gotcher support that rhetoric and those policies. To junior vote for some Republican who will actively abroad promote torture in rhetoric and policies is April 23 page 8 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com Tuesday, April 24, 2012

By MICHAEL RODIO Chicago throwback. Ismail something we really needed, erything here,” he said. “Ev- Scene Writer named the café after Quincy, that we don’t have many ven- erything is fresh. We have lots an historic Victorian ‘L’ stop ues like this,’” Egilmez said. of options: gluten-free, vegan, Quincy’s Café is at a cross- in Chicago’s Loop that dates Of course, a café lives by wraps.” roads. to 1897, replete with stained its coffee, and here Quincy’s Egilmez also takes great Tucked away in a plaza at oak woodwork, historical re- shines. Egilmez brews Intel- pride in the café’s music scene, the corner of Edison Road and production signs and, like ligentsia Coffee, a direct-trade which features local and trav- Route 23, Quincy’s overlooks Quincy’s Café, period adver- brand popular in Chicago. eling musicians. Quincy’s is the main corridors between tisements and artwork. The coffee prices are on par crowded with eager listeners Mishawaka and downtown “I like Victorian, Art Deco with Starbucks. A cup costs on weekend evenings. The South Bend. and 50’s-60’s décor,” Egilmez between two and five dollars, Moore Brothers, a popular But Ismail Egilmez, the said, sporting a tidy fedora. “It putting Quincy’s on the up- four-man blues band from owner of Quincy’s, will explain never goes out of style. It is a scale end of the coffee spec- Goshen, Ind., often play on Sat- that his café is also at a cultur- little kitschier — I try not to be trum. But with far more op- urdays and Sundays. al crossroads: the intersection stuck on one theme but to have tions and nifty orange mugs, “I really try to focus on roots of fast-paced modernity and a all of it.” Quincy’s wins on flavor and music as much as possible,” he simpler, quieter era. Quincy’s That eclectic spirit perme- value. (The honey latte in par- said. “That includes folk, jazz, looks the part of a modern café ates the café. Although Quin- ticular is absurdly tasty.) blues, and what you could call with its variety of coffee roasts cy’s is quiet midweek, it draws “Business has been good,” indie-folk or contemporary and its purposefully quirky dé- a range of customers: old and Egilmez said. “Over the first indie,” like modern day folk- cor, but at its heart is a quaint young, college students and lo- year, I have no complaints. We music darlings Mumford and community gathering place for cals, professors and farmers. have a really good response Sons. music, art and conversation. On Sundays, it can get crowded on the coffee and the venue. But regardless of Quincy’s “Everything’s instant now,” with students who take advan- It’s grown every month since success as a home for music, said Egilmez, who runs Quin- tage of Quincy’s internet ac- we’ve opened.” Ismail says he will still aim cy’s alongside his father, Phil- cess and caffeine. Quincy’s offers a range of to keep his coffee shop “just a ip, a Notre Dame alum. “This “It’s a nice creole of different soups, salads and sandwiches. little kitschy café with some- is ‘come in and take a breath.’ people who wouldn’t ordinar- A few are eye-catching: the thing going on” for the people I still have things like Wi-Fi, ily all be together,” Egilmez Spin Melt, featuring sautéed around it. of course. But we serve all said. spinach and plenty of Swiss “Even though the economy’s our drinks in mugs. We actu- The furniture is diverse, cheese, is a terrific vegetar- not perfect, you can always af- ally have conversations with but the café’s openness and ian choice. Egilmez is proud ford a cup of coffee,” he said. our guests.” (As if to subcon- its warm incandescent light- that Quincy’s sources most “People will always be search- sciously prove his point, Egil- ing give it the ethos of a liv- of its produce from local food ing for a place of community mez almost always refers to ing room. There is a student- distributors in the Midwest, and good conversation.” people in Quincy’s as “guests” friendly table for studying, including bread from a bakery or “visitors” rather than “cus- complete with an essential in Muskegon, Mich. Contact Michael Rodio at tomers.”) power strip for all the visiting “It’s almost as if we had ev- [email protected] Egilmez is a South Bend na- MacBooks, by the door. Near tive, but Quincy’s has Chicago the counter, a comfortable roots. In 1998, Ismail moved blue couch sits next to a coffee from South Bend to Chicago, table featuring books of art. Quincy’s Café where he studied oil painting A small stage has just enough and guitar at Columbia Col- room for a four-man band. lege. Between visiting musi- But the café’s spirit emanates Where: 1631 Edison Rd. cians and locally-produced art from its simple wooden tables on the café’s walls, Ismail’s and purposefully mismatched South Bend, IN 46637 interests in art and folk music wooden chairs, as if to invite give Quincy’s color and char- group discussion around a Phone: (574) 273-0159 acter. shared meal. Learn More: www.quincyscafe.com Even the café’s name is a “People tell me, ‘This is

By COURTNEY ECKERLE roll jam “The Basement.” With especially those frantically Scene Writer a quick “That Thing You Do” trying to plot out their post- tempo, it’s impossible not to graduation future, in “Not Three years ago Califor- start toe tapping and singing There Yet” Hutchinson sings, nia singer-songwriter Eric along — if you can keep up. It “I don’t want to work any more Hutchinson charmed the Notre is easily one of the catchiest / I just want to live instead / Ev- Dame Community at the B1 tunes on the album. eryone is saying I’m all grown Block Party with tunes from “Watching You Watch Him” up / I’ve come a long way, but his debut album “Sounds Like is a very sweet song of a guy I’m not there yet.” This.” His latest full-length ef- in love with a girl who loves Some of the songs on the lat- fort, “Moving Up Living Down,” someone else. It is a happy- ter part of the album aren’t brings the same quirky, catchy go-lucky tune combined with standouts, but Hutchinson’s California sunshine to a adorably sad-sap lyrics. music in general blends effort- charming sophomore album. “Cool people maybe they’re lessly together to make a re- Hutchinson has spent the just born with it / They know laxing, fun album in the same last few years touring “Sounds the trends before they’re here sing-along vein as his debut. Like This” and said that expe- / And I’m so sick of tryin’ / Musical growth is overrat- rience influenced the way he Because there’s no denying ed, and in “Moving Up Living recorded “Moving Up Living / There’s nothing cool about Down” Hutchinson presents Down.” my atmosphere,” Hutchinson his unique talent for producing “The best concerts are when croons in funky hand clapping energetic, sincere, sing-along people sing along with me,” he tune “I’m Not Cool.” It is, ironi- worthy pop songs. said when the album was re- cally, a very cool song. leased. “So for the next one, Once again hitting on a note Contact Courtney Eckerle at what kind of songs do I want college students can relate to, [email protected] people singing with me? What kind of songs do I want people dancing to?” Hutchinson kept his word — this is an album for dancing “Moving Up Living Down” and singing along. Album-opening track “Talk Eric Hutchinson is Cheap” sets off the mood right with Hutchinson’s sig- nature crooning vocals and Label: Warner Bros. Records piano mix, with a teensy reg- gae vibe thrown in. Best Tracks: “Talk is Cheap,” “The Basement,” “Best Days” is a fun sing- “Not There Yet” along with a message college students can appreciate, with lyrics like, “As I’m struggling on my own, I have to think I’m not alone” and “Here we are, living the best days of our lives.” Enter bluesy ‘50s rock and Observer File Photo LAUREN KALINOSKI | Observer Graphic Tuesday, April 24, 2012 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com page 9

First impressions are crucial. playing both coach and friend. The prologue of a book can be Apparently, getting Tiger to open as effective as a handshake, up is one of the toughest chal- both for better and for worse. lenges Haney faces, but that Let’s take a look at the literary doesn’t mean he can’t spill every- overtures that thing he’s observed in this 272- set the tone page memoir. The first chapter for some of introduces Tiger’s situation on a the most dark note. “He’s become less of a recent books golfer, and he’s never going to be released, in- the same again.” cluding some The Takeaway: Anyone who reviewed in has an interest in Tiger, or the New York golf, for that matter, might find Times Book Haney’s story an interesting one, Review. but the tone is inherently som- Meghan ber. If readers are looking for a “Imagine” by Thomassen tale of athletic victory, however, Jonah Lehrer try one of his earlier books, pre- The Prem- Scene Writer scandal. ise: Lehrer cracks open “Drift” by Rachel Maddow the science of imagination by The Premise: In her critically unveiling the psychological acclaimed novel, Maddow tackles influences behind the creative the financial woes of America process. through the lens of America’s First Impression: Lehrer opens involvement in the war in the with the case example of Proctor Middle East. She argues that the and Gamble and their struggle to American financial policy has reinvent the mop. After much re- “drifted” from its original, Con- search and frustration, designers stitutional goals. from a firm, Continuum, came First Impression: Maddow to an epiphany — the Swiffer. begins with the local effects of Lehrer says acutely, “that insight the financial crisis and takes it changed floor cleaning forever.” to the national level. Her position With the remodeled mop, Lehrer as a vocal advocate for small- launches into the question: “How town America makes this book does one measure the imagina- attractive and approachable. In tion?” This book will explore the her prologue, she voices many neurobiological and environmen- Americans’ concerns about the tal influences on imagination, in- excessive spending overseas, dividual and dynamic creativity. saying, “It’s not just the small The Takeaway: Lehrer has potatoes, post-9/11 Homeland some promising insights about spending that feels a little off- creativity, even though his mission.” She even includes an semi-statistical approach sounds international perspective: both like Malcolm Gladwell’s style. the negative and positive effects Non-creative “types” should of American influence on Iraqi rejoice, because Lehrer obviously neighborhoods. She bases her believes that the creative process argument on the fact no one is open to all. approved the initial investment in Iraq, and it’s been escalating “The Big Miss: My Years Coach- ever since. Maddow calls for a ing Tiger Woods” by Hank “small c” conservative approach Haney to reinstate the mission of the The Premise: Haney opens up Constitutional Convention. about his six-year roller-coaster The Takeaway: Maddow’s ride coaching golf prodigy Tiger mission is inspiring and timely, Woods. especially since it’s an election First Impression: Haney sets year. This book’s quick populari- his reader up for a tale of great ty is well deserved, since it caters success and great disappoint- to the entire American audience. ment. This book is a peek into Tiger’s career, one that began Contact Meghan Thomassen at with unending praise and ap- [email protected] plause, but now is riven with The views expressed in this trips to rehab and heavily critical column are those of the author media coverage. Haney seems and not necessarily those of The to wrestle with the “artistry” of Observer.

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Sports Authority NFL Enjoy the craziness of Loomis accused of eavesdropping early-season baseball Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints denied an The baseball world is in things like, “He’s on pace to anonymously sourced ESPN chaos. The Red Sox have hit his 324 dingers this year!” report on Monday which al- “bottom,” according to new I also love that I can say leges that general manager manager Bobby Valentine. Af- that I have as many home Mickey Loomis’ booth in the ter signing a $240 million con- runs as Pujols this season. Superdome was wired so tract in the offseason, Albert I love when fans completely he could listen to opposing Pujols has yet to hit a homerun overreact to their teams’ coaches’ radio communica- through 16 early successes or failures. I tions during games. games. The love seeing people calling for ESPN could not determine Washington Bobby Valentine’s head three if the system was ever used. Nationals weeks in. I love people trad- The report on Monday’s are tied for ing Pujols for a closer in their “Outside the Lines” said Loo- the best fantasy leagues. It’s all just mis would have been able record in part of how entertaining pro- to eavesdrop on opponents the National fessional sports can actually from 2002 to 2004. The re- League. be, even beyond the games port also said the system But that’s themselves. was disabled in 2005, when the glory of In a couple months, it will the Superdome was heavily early-season Matthew Robison be time for me to check out damaged by Hurricane Ka- baseball. until October. It will be time trina. For those Sports Writer for me to feel sorry for the Saints spokesman Greg of us who Orioles fans who sit in a Bensel called the report are Orioles nearly-empty Camden Yards “1,000 percent false.” fans, April as they inexplicably lose to “We asked ESPN to pro- is virtually the only time to be the Royals or instead be sur- vide us evidence to support hopeful about baseball. After rounded by 25,000 Yankees their allegations and they that, nearly every ounce of fans as Oriole Park turns into refused,” Bensel said. “The hope erodes away as Baltimore Yankee Stadium 2.0. It will be team and Mickey are seeking makes its slow, methodical sink time for Pujols to turn things all legal recourse regarding to the basement of the AL East. around and start sending these false allegations.” Eventually, things will even balls into orbit again. Loomis explained his use out. Pujols will get his home But after the midseason lull, of an earpiece and described runs, the Red Sox should make everything will break loose his game-day setup in the Su- a run at the AL Wild Card — again. Instead of the late- perdome booth in an emailed at the least — and Stephen season collapse they had last statement. Strasburg’s funky delivery will year, the Red Sox will real- “I have a monitor in front land him on the disabled list ize they are one of the most of me in my booth that pro- AP and toss the talented vides the league issued stats Nationals into teams in for the game,” Loomis stat- Saints general manager Mickey Loomis arrives for a meeting at a tailspin. baseball and ed. “I have a small TV with NFL headquarters in New York on April 5. As much as will come the network broadcast and I would love scream- I have an earpiece to listen toring opposing team coaches whether they involved Loomis to see the Red ing up the to the WWL-AM radio game communication, nor did I have or any other Saints officials. Sox wallow standings. broadcast. any knowledge of this,” Has- For the Saints, the report in in misery for But I have to admit The Nation- “To think I am sitting in lett said. “To my knowledge itself added to a slew of recent the rest of that I love the craziness als will there listening and actually this concept was never dis- bad publicity, which began in the year, for of early-season and realize how ... doing something with the cussed or utilized.” early March when the NFL re- the Orioles to postseason baseball. young they offensive and defensive play If the Saints had installed a leased a report describing a make a run are and calls of the opposing teams system allowing them to listen crunch-for-cash bounty sys- in the wild disintegrate. makes this story and the un- in on their opponents it would tem that provided improper card race, I hope I’m named sources that provided have violated NFL rules and cash bonuses to defensive fantasy own- wrong. It’s the false information that also could have infringed on players who delivered hits that ers continue still early much more less credible,” federal wire-tapping laws. hobbled targeted opponents. to tear their enough in Loomis’ statement contin- “We were not aware of it,” Commissioner Roger hair out due the season to ued. “It just didn’t happen.” league spokesman Greg Aiello Goodell has suspended head to Pujols’ lack of production have hope. And when it’s time Washington Redskins de- said. “We have no knowledge coach Sean Payton for the en- and perhaps see the Nationals for the postseason again, I fensive coordinator Jim of the allegations.” tire 2012 season in connection (another local team) win the will become interested again. Haslett was the Saints’ FBI spokeswoman Sheila with the bounty probe. Loomis NL pennant, I just can’t see any I will become the biggest fan head coach Thorne said was suspended for the first of those scenarios holding true of whoever has a chance of from 2000 the agency’s half of the regular season and into October. knocking the Yankees out of t h r o u g h New Orleans assistant head coach Joe Vitt I consider myself a sports the playoffs. I will be the one 2005. In a “We asked ESPN to office was was suspended six games. fan, but to be honest the sum- hoping every game goes into comment provide us evidence to aware of the The team also lost its sec- mer heat usually sucks away 16 innings so we can see an the Saints support their allegations situation, ond-round pick in this week’s my baseball enthusiasm in the outfielder fill in for a depleted forwarded and they refused.” but wouldn’t NFL draft and was fined middle of June. So I tend to pay bullpen. to the AP comment fur- $500,000. Goodell took away the most attention to what hap- Until then, Major League by email, Greg Bensel ther. the Saints’ second-round pick pens in the early months and Baseball, continue give me Haslett de- Saints spokesman U.S. At- in 2013 as well, but has said then again when the playoffs craziness. Otherwise, I’ll see nied knowl- torney Jim he may lessen that punish- roll around. I’m sorry, I just you in October. edge of any Letten in New ment if he is satisfied with the can’t do it for 162 games. To the system that Orleans also club’s cooperation in the ongo- diehards out there, I respect Contact Matthew Robison at would have said his of- ing investigation. you. [email protected] allowed for eavesdropping fice had been told about “gen- The NFL still has yet to hand But I have to admit that I love The views expressed in on opponents. eral allegations” involving the down punishment to between the craziness of early-season this Sports Authority column “At no time during my Saints and possible wiretap- 22 and 27 current and former and postseason baseball. I love are those of the author and tenure as head coach with ping, but he did not elaborate. Saints defensive players whom when a guy hits two home runs not necessarily those of The the New Orleans Saints did Letten declined to discuss the league has said participat- on opening day and we can say Observer. Mickey and I discuss moni- who made the allegations, and ed in the bounty program.

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“Yes, it is a must, must win,” Saint Mary’s will be strong in doubles,” Campbell said. “Our Belles Campbell said. “Kalamazoo’s the doubles matchups, but the freshmen players just had more overall record itself is not im- Belles’ singles competitors need experience in high school. The continued from page 16 pressive, but their out-of-con- to step up and be prepared indi- freshman have progressed and ference schedule was rough. vidually in order to be success- done very well, though.” to win out and hope that Calvin It will be an extremely hard- ful against the Hornets, Camp- Although he has a history of (6-10) slips up. Saint Mary’s will fought match.” bell said. mixing up his team’s lineup, likely get a game back when Campbell said the Belles need “Our doubles have played Campbell said there would be Calvin faces off with conference to step up their game in order better all year,” Campbell said. no changes made for the Ka- leading Hope, but will need a lot reverse a losing trend to Ka- “Our singles will need to have a lamazoo match. of help as from second-to-last lamazoo. good outing.” With home-court advantage place Trine, Calvin’s final op- “We haven’t beaten them in Campbell said the lopsided on their side, the Belles look to ponent. the past three years,” Campbell success comes from the fresh- put themselves in a playoff posi- Before entering into a con- said. “I think this is the time men having more experience tion with a win over the Hornets sideration of the many possible we will turn it around. There is previously in doubles than in at 4 p.m. conference outcomes, the Irish definitely an opportunity pres- singles play. must secure a victory over Ka- ent and we just need to take ad- “I don’t think it is any more Contact Isaac Lorton at lamazoo. vantage of it.” pressure in singles than in [email protected]

as a Notre Dame student-athlete, ment in my career that is my fa- Keeton Keeton said he is happy with his vorite, because all four years have career thus far, but knows his been great,” Keeton said. “One of continued from page 16 work is not through. He initially the best, though, was clinching picked Notre Dame for the chal- the match at [then-no. 28] Michi- nent role on the team. lenges it would provide, and his gan this year.” “I’ve learned to embrace a lead- experience has lived up to that ex- Looking forward to the remain- ership role,” Keeton said. “I’ve also pectation, he said. der of the Irish’s spring season, learned how to manage my time “I wanted to push myself in the Keeton is hoping to continue to in a way that allows me to succeed classroom and on the court, and I perform at a high level. athletically and academically.” knew Notre Dame could provide “We have [the NCAA tourna- This season, Keeton has thrived that,” he said. “Also, I was com- ment] in two weeks and we’re in an anchoring role in the middle fortable with the coaches and hoping to make the final site, then of the Irish lineup. His overall re- knew they would give me the best do some damage there,” he said. cord of 25-10 has impressed Notre chance to succeed.” Keeton and the Irish will look Dame coach Bob Bayliss. As he nears the conclusion of for a strong performance in the “Sam has anchored the mid- his fourth season, Keeton said his NCAA tournament, which begins lineup quite well,” he said. “He’s victory in the No. 3 singles slot May 11, to close out the 2012 sea- done a good job and has begun in Notre Dame’s 4-3 victory over son. to recognize defined pattern play Michigan on Feb. 18 stands out as better.” especially significant. Contact Laura Coletti at Looking back on his four years “It’s hard to pick a specific mo- [email protected] Pacers rest starters, beat Pistons

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INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana coach Frank Vogel couldn’t have asked for much more Monday night. Three starters rested, no one got hurt, and the Pacers won. Paul George scored 12 of his 27

AP Pistons forward Jason Maxiell reacts after a dunk in Monday night’s game. Despite Maxiell’s 10 points, Detroit lost 103-97.

points in the fourth quarter to help shot 1 fo -8 from the field and com- Indiana beat the Detroit Pistons 103- mitted six turnovers in 31 minutes. 97. He called the situation a “major ad- “It was a great team win,” Vogel justment.” said. “A lot of guys contributed, we “Just trying to work my way in got guys rest, we got the second unit with them,” Collison said. “Trying to a ton of work. I think we got a lot ac- get accustomed with how they play. complished tonight.” They’ve got some good players on the George made 13 of 15 free throws second unit. It can definitely help my and grabbed 10 rebounds for the game out. I’m just going to have to Pacers. David West scored 20 points continue to move forward.” and Leandro Barbosa and Tyler Jeff Pendergraph got his first Hansbrough added 13 points each start as a Pacer and registered sea- for Indiana. son highs of 10 points and seven re- Vogel could afford to rest regular bounds in 18 minutes. He said it was starters Danny Granger, Roy Hib- good knowing he was going to get bert and George Hill since Indiana is serious playing time. locked into the No. 3 seed in the East- “Just like anything, if you’re more ern Conference playoffs. calm, more relaxed knowing that West, who has scored at least 20 you’re going to play regardless of if points in four of his past five games, you make a mistake, long as you’re said he wanted to keep playing even playing hard it’s all right,” he said. though Vogel gave him the option to “To actually have an opportunity to sit out. play hard through your mistakes — I “Frank talked about limiting me messed up a bunch tonight, but I was a little bit, cutting my minutes down, playing my butt off and Coach let me but just being out there in the flow keep playing.” is most important to me in terms of Greg Monroe scored 18 points, preparing for the postseason,” West Brandon Knight had 16 and Tay- said. shaun Prince added 14 for the Pis- West said it was important for tons. some of the starters to play so the Detroit held the Pacers to 38 per- Pacers could maintain their momen- cent shooting, but Indiana forced tum. Indiana is 12-2 in April. 18 turnovers and outrebounded “I just think in terms of mental the Pistons 56-42. Indiana out- preparation, just want to kind of keep scored the Pistons 29-13 from the train going,” he said. “We’ve been the free-throw line. playing some good ball. We’ve been “We had great opportunities, sharing the load in terms of what but all those extra possessions we’re doing. I think it’s just a good add up, and it puts you in a sit- idea to keep that rolling.” uation––––– to make a missed Darren Collison, who has been game,” Detroit coach Lawrence replaced by Hill as the starting point Frank said. “Unfortunately, to- guard, played with the reserves. He night we missed.” page 12 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Tuesday, April 24, 2012

than what she’s played in NFL Hilling the last two years. Once she got comfortable in continued from page 16 that, I think her lacrosse IQ went up.” Colts to address weaknesses in draft second weekly award of On April 7, hours be- the season. Following a 16- fore a home contest with save performance against Villanova, Hilling was Associated Press No. 12 Ohio State earlier forced out of the Irish this season, Hilling was lineup with an illness. In INDIANAPOLIS — Now named the Big East Defen- Hilling’s stead, freshman that the Indianapolis Colts sive Player of the Week. goalkeeper Allie Murray have decided who their new “[The awards are] always recorded her first career quarterback will be, they nice to get but if our de- start in Notre Dame’s can start filling in other fense isn’t playing as well 18-5 win. Halfpenny said holes. in front of me, I don’t know the missed start was ben- Like tight end, receiver if I would have made that eficial for Hilling. and offensive line. Or defen- many saves,” Hilling said. “It was a blessing in sive tackle, linebacker and “It kind of goes to the de- disguise when she got cornerback. fense too.” sick and had to sit out a For the Colts, a success- Hilling — who has start- game,” Halfpenny said. ful draft this week goes far ed 50 of 51 games since ar- “She got to actually watch deeper than taking Stan- riving on campus — said it from the stands, some- ford’s Andrew Luck at No. 1. the experience of starting thing she hasn’t done [in It’s about giving him a stron- as a freshman has helped a long time]. It gives you ger supporting cast to start AP her tremendously during a little different perspec- the next era of Colts football. Former Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck celebrates a 2011 her stellar junior cam- tive. First-time general manag- win over Duke in Durham, N.C. paign. “She was able to come er Ryan Grigson can’t wait. “The past two years, I in and she’s been playing “I kind of wish it was to- Luck must replace the only Colts traditional 4-3. To make was an underclassman so with such a clear head, on day,” Grigson said with a four-time MVP in league his- the switch, Indy is trying to I didn’t talk as much on a great angle, attacking smile during his pre-draft tory and someone who has get bigger up front. They’ve defense and didn’t take as the ball with her hands. availability last week. “Ev- been the face of the franchise signed three free agents from much of a leadership role,” Obviously, this is what you ery day I wake up thinking for almost a decade and a Baltimore -- 298-pound de- Hilling said. “I’m more want when you’re coach- about the draft. This is fun. half. Manning was regarded fensive end Cory Redding, comfortable, I don’t get as ing all year, you hope you What a great opportunity so prominently in the com- 345-pound defensive tackle nervous as I used to. I’m peak at the right time. I and great job. To help build munity that a local children’s Brandon McKinney and hard- just more confident and think that’s what we’re a team is a dream.” hospital was named in his hitting safety Tom Zbikowski. more talkative.” starting to see right now.” Grigson will certainly get honor and 4,000 season tick- They could go after another Halfpenny said Hilling Hilling will hope to his chance and with 10 picks ets are now available from a behemoth defensive tackle in has adjusted well to the maintain her high level of this weekend, it may be his team that had a waiting list the draft. new defensive schemes af- play when the Irish vis- most important draft. before he left. And then there are the glar- ter playing two seasons it No. 1 Northwestern in The question about who The draft will demonstrate ing deficiencies in the pass under former Irish coach Evanston, Ill., on Wednes- to take first -- Luck or Rob- just how much will be differ- defense. Colts opponents com- Tracy Coyne. day for Notre Dame’s sec- ert Griffin III -- has already ent in Indy in 2012. pleted a league-record 71.2 “She’s just been build- ond-to-last game of the been settled. Luck has been Former Baltimore defensive percent of their passes and ing,” Halfpenny said. “I season. told that he will be Peyton coordinator Chuck Pagano is had a quarterback rating of feel like she got comfort- Manning’s successor bar- the Colts’ new coach, and he 103.1. Indy’s eight intercep- able within our defenses, Contact Matthew DeFranks at ring something unforeseen prefers using a 3-4 defensive tions were tied for the league which are very different [email protected] or unusual. alignment rather than the low.

NFL All-pro safety Dawkins retires after a 16-year career

Associated Press only on the field, but his leader- Dawkins finished his career in best to ever play the game, a fu- and also in the regular season. ship off the field was something Philadelphia in 2008 as the fran- ture Hall of Famer who changed He credited those changes in the ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Brian that we’ll always be grateful for.” chise’s leader in games played the way his position is played,” Fox 10-year labor pact reached last Dawkins says his head told him to Dawkins said the offseason ad- (183) and interceptions (34) while said. “In many ways, he helped summer with keeping him fresh retire, not his neck. ditions of quarterback Peyton spearheading a defense that made my job as a coach with his great at the beginning of what turned The veteran safety called Den- Manning and defensive coordina- the Eagles perennial champion- leadership and preparation. He out to be his final season, which ver Broncos coach John Fox on tor Jack Del Rio forced him to pray ship contenders. brought so much to the table and he played a year after laboring Monday morning to tell him that a little longer on his future. “Brian Dawkins is one of my all- was such an enormous asset to through sprains to both knees. after plenty of prayer and reflec- He insisted his neck didn’t enter time favorite players and one of our football team.” What he was really fighting tion, he’d decided that 16 seasons the equation, though. He said the the best to ever put on an Eagles As a member of the NFLPA for, he said, was the next gen- in the NFL was enough. nerve had regenerated and he was uniform,” team owner Jeffrey executive committee, Dawkins eration of players who will one Then, Dawkins announced his fine. Lurie said. “On the field, in many pushed for new league rules that day walk away from the game in retirement on Twitter, where he “My body feels good. It really ways, Brian re-invented the safety limited full contact during camp better shape than he could. quickly began trending as fans does. My neck, that nerve area is position. He had the speed and worldwide expressed their ad- cool, nothing’s wrong with it,” he athleticism to line up against the miration for the mild-mannered said. “My strength is back where game’s best receivers, and was family man who transformed it was and my knees, things don’t equally effective in the run game. himself into a ferocious football ache like they do during the sea- His love for the game was infec- player on Sundays. son when I’m walking up and tious and he poured his entire Well-known by his alter-ego down the steps.” heart and soul into everything he “Wolverine,” and for his passion- Dawkins said he felt great peace was doing from the moment he ate, energetic play for 13 years in over his decision. entered the stadium until he left. Philadelphia and three in Denver, Dawkins said he wasn’t sure “Everyone who ever watched Dawkins was one of the greatest whether he’d sign a one-day deal Brian play saw that and it was to ever play his position, and no- with his old team to ceremonious- impossible not to love that about body played safety in the NFL lon- ly retire from the team that draft- him.” ger than he did. ed him in the second round out of The Eagles announced they Dawkins, 38, said he felt he Clemson in 1996, but one thing’s would honor Dawkins at their had another year left in him after for sure: he’s staying in Denver, Sept. 30 game against the New recovering from a serious neck where he hopes to help coach high York Giants, and the Broncos have injury that sidelined him for the school football in the fall. plans to do the same at a later stretch run and playoffs last sea- “I’ll raise my kids here,” he said. date. son. But he instead fulfilled one “This is a beautiful spot.” Longevity isn’t normally associ- final wish from his NFL bucket He also has a soft spot in his ated with the position where the list: walking away from the game heart for Philly, where he plans to hardest hits are both received and he loves before being betrayed by meet with the media on Saturday. delivered — the only other safeties a battered body or one too many For 13 years, he was the heart to log 16 seasons in the pros were trips around the sun. and soul of the Eagles’ defense. Hall of Famer Paul Krause and “It’s probably going to sound “The NFL will miss a player Eugene Robinson. crazy, but you know the fact that as talented, ferocious, and deter- Dawkins was named to several I could play another year gave me mined as Brian Dawkins,” Eagles All-Pro teams and the NFL’s All- a lot of peace to say that this is it,” coach Andy Reid said. “He was Decade team of the 2000s and Dawkins said. one of the most dedicated and he made nine Pro Bowls, includ- Broncos boss John Elway said hardest working players I have ing last season as an alternate. he wanted Dawkins to play in ever coached. Whether it was on Dawkins finished his career with 2012 but never pressured him to the practice field, the film room 17 fumble recoveries, 26 sacks, 37 return. or the weight room, Brian always interceptions, 42 forced fumbles “It’s always tough to take that put in the extra hours it took to be- and 98 pass breakups. His 42 final step,” Elway said. “He’ll be come the star player that he was. forced fumbles are the most ever missed. He did so many tremen- And he transferred all of that and by a defensive back in the NFL. dous things for the Broncos, not more onto the field on Sundays.” “Brian Dawkins is one of the Tuesday, April 24, 2012 The Observer u Sports ndsmcobserver.com | page 13

Club Sports Irish secure second straight conference championship Rowing team records strong perfomances against top compeitition in SIRA Regatta in Tennessee

Special to The Observer attacks and fast finishing sprints. ing another seventh-place finish in SIRA regatta against some of the top Sunday racing opened early with In Men’s D, junior Phil Palmon was Women’s B/C. Another great effort competition from across the coun- the Varsity 4 taking second in the This past weekend, the top the top finisher for the Irish in fifth came form the Men’s C riders with try, including both club and var- C final in a very tight race that saw athletes in the Midwestern Col- position. Next, sophomore Carolyn Corcoran earning a podium posi- sity programs. The Irish achieved the top-5 crews finish within four legiate Cycling Conference de- McCann fought hard for seventh tion with third, and top-10 finishes the best results in club history, but seconds of each other. The Novice scended upon South Bend for the place in the Women’s B/C field. Ju- from junior David Pratt and fresh- failed to meet their own expecta- 4 then took sixth place, followed regional conference champion- nior Josh Corcoran continued the man Mike Chifala, who finished tions, Irish coaches and rowers said. by the second novice 8, which took ships. Nearly 200 cyclists rolled strong efforts from the Irish on the sixth and seventh, respectively. In Racing opened on Saturday with fourth in its finals event after heats up to compete for coveted spots at day with a fifth-place finish in the Men’s B Tilmans was the top finish- the Novice 4 and Novice 8 advanc- were cancelled on Saturday due to a the Collegiate National Champi- Men’s C field, and in Men’s B three er in fourth place. Finally, in Men’s ing out of their heats to the semifi- late scratch. The Novice 8 then took onships in Ogden, Utah. Looking Notre Dame athletes placed in the A, Irish junior Joe Magro, who nals. The JV 8 then placed fourth in fourth as well in a very tight race, to cement its second consecutive top-10 with Junior Brian Hurley at was leading the conference points its heat to earn a spot in the petite as the Irish were passed at the last conference championship, Notre second, Sophomore Luke Tilmans standing for Division II, fought his finals. Up next were the Varsity 4 second by Virginia, missing a medal Dame brought nearly 20 riders to in fifth and Freshman Jim Snitzer way into the winning break-away and 8, with both boats advancing by only seven tenths of a second. build on the lead it had accumu- at 9th. Finally, in the ultra-competi- and held on to earn seventh place, to the semifinals, as the Varsity 8 The JV 8 was up next, taking lated all season. The team time trial tive Men’s A field, all six Notre Dame while John Pratt held on in the field placed second to eventual cham- second in the petite final to St. Jo- was the first event of the weekend. men finished in the main field, with for 14th. pions George Washington. In their seph’s, a varsity program from While also organizing the race, the points coming from graduate stu- The weekend performances from second races of the day, the Irish Philadelphia. Racing concluded as Irish turned in several solid perfor- dent Doug Ansel in 13th and Fresh- the Irish secured their back-to-back Novice 4, Novice 8 and Varsity 8 all the Varsity 8 raced to a sixth-place mances. Both the Men’s D and Men’s man John Pratt in 17th. conference championship, and advanced out of their semifinals to finish, missing a medal for third C units earned wins and spots as Sunday all eyes turned to the fi- Magro and John Pratt finished first earn places in the Grand Finals on place by two seconds, behind club conference champions, while the nal race of the regular season in and second in the overall Division II Sunday, while the Varsity 4 placed rivals Grand Valley State and Vir- Men’s B squad earned 2nd place downtown South Bend. Crowds individual standings. In two weeks, fifth in its semifinal for a spot in the ginia, and varsity programs from and Men’s A snagged important lined the streets all day to view the Magro, Pratt, graduate student An- C final. George Washington, Florida Tech points with fifth place. fast-paced action of criterium rac- drew O’Donnell and senior Nate Lee In its semifinal, the Varsity 8 and Temple. After a quick turnaround, the ing. In the first race of the day, Irish will represent the Irish at the na- defeated varsity programs from The team returns to action next road race followed the opening sophomore August Kunkel cap- tional championships. Jacksonville and Oklahoma City, weekend in Grand Rapids, Mich., for event. The teams raced laps of a tured another win for Notre Dame but fell to Florida Tech. Saturday the MACRA regatta, where the Irish 15-mile course in rolling terrain in the men’s D sprint. In Women’s B, Men’s Rowing racing concluded with dinner with will face strong programs in Michi- south of downtown South Bend, McCann repeated her solid perfor- Notre Dame traveled down to Oak recent Notre Dame alumni in town gan, Michigan State, Grand Valley and the races featured flurries of mance from the day before, earn- Ridge, Tenn., this weekend for the to watch the racing. State, and Purdue.

World Peace to face discipline from NBA after elbowing Harden

Associted Press right arm in celebration of a of the crowd fell silent as fans claims he accidentally clipped awareness. dunk over two opponents Sun- watched in disbelief the latest Harden while celebrating a “One play in the heat of a bat- LOS ANGELES — The Lak- day when his left arm suddenly act of violence by a player who dunk, yet given his history as tle, all of the sudden it changes ers jersey says World Peace on flung out, landing a vicious changed his name last year to perhaps basketball’s most no- his perception as a man and as the back. The player wearing it backward elbow to James promote peace. torious troublemaker since a person? No,” said Kobe Bry- is still Ron Artest, and he’s in Harden’s head and dropping World Peace is likely to be Dennis Rodman, not even his ant, his teammate and tireless trouble again with the NBA. the Oklahoma City guard to the sidelined when the Lakers teammates have any idea why defender. “Everybody, all you Metta World Peace was hardwood. open the postseason this week- he lost control for an inexpli- guys, know what a sweet guy pounding his chest with his Within seconds, the roars end, and possibly longer. He cable instant. he is.” “It was unfortunate that While the NBA’s top brass James had to get hit with an watched video of the elbow unintentional elbow,” World and debated the length of a Peace said. “I hope he’s OK.” suspension Monday, sports World Peace undid much of fans debated whether to give the goodwill created by his Peace another chance. Some notable charity work over saw his actions as an ill-timed the past few years when he celebration that accidentally knocked Oklahoma City’s top hurt a player standing too reserve out of the key late-sea- close, while others thought the son game, giving him a con- Lakers forward should be sus- cussion. pended indefinitely, perhaps His upcoming suspension even banned from the NBA for will be just a fraction of the a dangerous lack of impulse 86-game ban Artest received control. in November 2004 when he “During that play, I just jumped into the stands at the dunked on (Kevin) Durant and Palace of Auburn Hills to fight (Serge) Ibaka, and I got really fans, precipitating perhaps the emotional and excited,” World ugliest brawl in North Ameri- Peace said in a 30-second can sports history. statement afterward, refusing Yet World Peace changed to take questions in the Lakers’ more than his name over the locker room. “The Thunder, past three years with the Lak- they’re playing for a champi- ers. The former math major onship this year, so I hope that from St. John’s has devoted he’s OK, and I apologize to the much of his free time to char- Thunder and to James Harden. ity, even winning the NBA’s J. You know, it was such a great Walter Kennedy Citizenship game, and it was unfortunate Award last April, primarily so much emotion was going on for his work in mental health at that time.”

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a kid with a very bright fu- Buntin Kubinski ture. He is going to play a lot of tournaments over the continued from page 16 continued from page 16 summer, get himself ready for next season because I tage sometimes, but to a man, think he can step in. An- against DePaul.” they have worked so hard. drew Lane has been making Batting performances “That’s one of the reasons a swing change this year for from Buntin and senior we host an event in the fall the better. He has had some outfielder Alexa Maldo- and the spring, to make sure really good rounds, espe- nado continue to lead the everybody has a couple of cially at the qualifying and Notre Dame lineup with tournament opportunities.” even at the Schenkel.” batting averages of .359 Of the individual entrants in Rounding out the group of and .325, respectively, get- the tournament, Irish sopho- individual entrants for the ting on base regularly to more Andrew Carreon fin- Irish were freshmen Peyton help the team gather runs. ished atop the leaderboard Vitter and Patrick Grahek While the Irish have ex- with a total score of 150. The alongside junior walk-on celled on the offensive side, Texas native recovered from Eddie Hjerpe. While none of the Spartans have strug- a shaky morning round of 80 the three have made an im- gled. In its five most recent with a strong second-round pact this year as part of the games, Notre Dame has tal- performance to shoot a one- Irish lineup, their successes lied 21 runs, while Michi- under-par 70. in their high school and ju- gan State has only managed “Andrew Carreon had a nior accomplishments are two. In the last 18 games, tough start in the morning,” strong signs of potential, the Spartans have a single Kubinski said. “He struggled, Kubinski said. win, dating back to April shot 80 in the morning, but “The freshmen like Pat- 4 when they beat Central he came back and shot 70 in rick and Peyton had very Michigan 6-1. They cur- the afternoon — one of only good junior golf careers,” rently carry a 10-game los- four rounds under-par out of Kubinski said. “Peyton had ing streak, and the Irish are 72 rounds. That just shows won the Southern Junior hoping to push that number what kind of competitive- last summer. Patrick was the ASHLEY DACY/The Observer to eleven, Buntin said. ness is there and what kind Georgia high school cham- Freshman Peyton Vitter prepares to tee off during Sunday’s “The main focus for us of game.” pion. It’s just a matter of get- tournament at the Warren Golf Course. against Michigan State will Irish sophomore Andrew ting some time in the lineup be to keep the same high Lane and Irish freshman Ty- and a chance to get some ex- ing factor for who fills in the nice summer schedule of tour- energy, both on the field ler Wingo followed Carreon perience to get their feet wet. open spots, Kubinski said. naments, which they typically and in the dugout, because with scores of 154 and 155, They just need that opportu- “We have two good incom- do, and really gain some ex- defensively and offensive- respectively. Both Lane and nity.” ing players, so I think it’s go- perience and be ready for the ly we’re a solid team right Wingo received opportu- Because many of Notre ing to be a really competitive fall.” now,” Buntin said. nities earlier this year to Dame’s golfers are unable to situation for us come August While many of these golfers Looking for their sixth compete in spring events, compete in collegiate tour- because we will potentially will look towards the summer straight win, the Irish will as Lane entered The Schen- naments during the year, have six, seven or eight guys for their next tournaments, the host the Spartans tonight kel Invitation in mid-March they must gain experience by fighting for maybe three or Irish lineup will prepare for with the first pitch at 6 and Wingo competed in The playing in events and tourna- four lineup spots,” Kubinski the upcoming Big East champi- p.m. in Melissa Cook Sta- Match Play in February. ments in the summer months. said. “It’s going be very com- onships this weekend in Or- dium. “Tyler won three matches With four Irish golfers grad- petitive, but I think the key for lando, Fla. for us at The Match Play when uating this year, the sum- all these players is to take the Contact Megan Finneran at we took six players there,” mer preparation for the fall good things they did this year Contact Peter Steiner at [email protected] Kubinski said. “He is really season will be a determin- in stretches and then go play a [email protected]

ND Women’s Golf Irish lose lead at Big East championship

By NICK BOYLE said. eight-over-par. Both Huffer Sports Writer “Well, the conditions and Nhim are two strokes were a bit crazy today, it off of the individual lead. Notre Dame saw its two- was just one of those days Freshman Kelli Oride stroke lead slip away Mon- where nothing was work- turned in an 80 on Monday, day at the 2012 Big East ing,” Armstrong said. “It bringing her total score to championship after the was a little bit of a strug- an 11-over 155. This was Irish shot a 25-over-par gle, I need to work on put- good for a tie for 12th place 313 in the second round ting.” after two rounds. to fall behind tournament Coming into the 18th Rounding out Notre leader South Florida by green, Armstrong hooked Dame’s roster of five was five strokes. South Florida her approach wide into a senior Katie Allare, who is posted an 18-over-par 306, group of trees. Needing a tied for 29th place after 36 seven shots par to stay holes of golf. Allare turned better than even with in a score of 85 Monday. the Ir ish the leader, “We’re such a good team, to take the Armstrong we need to play okay and lead. “We’re such a good team, landed her really focus and realize Individu- we need to play okay and ch ip shot every single shot counts, al ly, Ir ish really focus and realize w ith i n a no matter how long,” Arm- f r e s h m a n every single shot counts, couple of strong said. “Putting will Ashley Arm- no matter how long ... feet of the be crucial.” strong con- Putting will be crucial.” hole and Though the postseason tinued her sunk her may be pressure-filled, strong play, Ashley Armstrong putt to keep Armstrong said she is still holding on her lead. enjoying the tournament. to a share Irish freshman “I was “There’s a lot more pres- of the indi- pretty an- sure than the normal tour- vidual lead g r y after naments, but I’m enjoying after t wo pulling the it a lot and having a lot of days of golf. Armstrong ball that far, but I put it fun with my team,” Arm- carded a five-over 77 Mon- exactly where I wanted to strong said. day, giving her a total of on the chip,” Armstrong Notre Dame will try to 150 through 36 holes. She said. “I was able to put it come from behind and win is tied with South Florida’s on the green and it stuck their second straight Big Amy West for the low score near the hole.” East title when they tee through two rounds. Following Armstrong for off the final round at 8:50 Though she remained in the Irish are senior Bec- a.m. today. the lead, Armstrong was ca Huffer and sophomore not completely pleased Kristina Nhim, who are Contact Nick Boyle at with her performance, she tied with scores of 152, [email protected] Tuesday, April 24, 2012 The Observer u Today ndsmcobserver.com | page 15

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Women’s Lacrosse ND Softball Leading between the pipes Irish put win streak Hilling thrives under pressure, leads Irish in goal to test against Spartans

By MEGAN FINNERAN to the mound over the Sports Writer weekend is exactly what our team needs from her The Irish enter tonight’s for the rest of the season,” home game with a surge Buntin said. “It was easy of confidence following a to see that she was in the weekend sweep of DePaul zone and no hitter was go- and Melissa Cook Stadium’s ing to beat her.” first no-hitter by sopho- Now, riding a five-game more pitcher Laura Winter. winning streak, the Irish Tonight, they carry that step forward ready to face confidence into a matchup the Spartans (11-33, 0-15 with Michigan State. Big Ten). Winter’s performance “Laura having this kind of against the Blue Demons attitude is very contagious was just what the Irish throughout the team and (26-13,8-3 Big East) needed helps pump us up as well,” to rebound after a pair of Buntin said. “We have a lot home losses to conference of confidence rolling into foe Syracuse last weekend, today’s game with Laura junior catcher Amy Buntin throwing a no-hitter and said. the way we swung bats “The high energy and momentum Laura brought see BUNTIN/page 14

SMC Tennis

GRANT TOBIN/The Observer Irish goaltender Ellie Hilling goes through warm-ups before Notre Dame’s April 18 game against Vanderbilt. The Irish won the game 12-11 and will be in action Wednesday at Northwestern. Belles take on Hornets By MATTHEW DeFRANKS said. “I think the leader- composed.” Associate Sports Editor ship she’s commanding The junior sociology ma- back there is doing great jor leads the Big East in with eyes set on MIAA’s Irish junior goalkeeper things for our defense. The saves per game (9.38) and Ellie Hilling had never defense they’re putting in ranks second in save per- played goalkeeper before. front of her is obviously centage (.473). Addition- By ISAAC LORTON [matches].” But in fifth grade, when helping her tremendously ally, she allows only 10.57 Sports Writer The top four teams in the starter could not play, also. We hope to see more goals per game, good for the conference will com- Hilling was thrust into the of that.” fourth-best in the confer- Coming off of a key win pete for the conference net — and she hasn’t left The Brighton High School ence. against Adrian, Saint title and at this point, the since. product has helped Notre “I’m more confident in Mary’s looks to get one Belles (10-7, 3-3 MIAA) The Rochester, N.Y., na- Dame (12-2, 5-2 Big East) our defense so I don’t have step closer to the MIAA are in sixth place. Alma tive has led the No. 6 Irish to a 4-0 record in games to really worry about them tournament by defeating sits in fifth place, having to wins in their last four decided by two goals or making the right slides as Kalamazoo. completed its conference games, including a 7-6 less. She said staying calm much or covering the right “We went in to the match matches with a record of double-overtime decision is one of her strengths. person all the time. I’m against Adrian thinking 4-4. Calvin occupies fourth against No. 16 George- “I think I’m pretty good just able to focus on the it was going to be a close place with a conference town on Saturday. Hilling under pressure,” Hilling ball,” Hilling said. one,” Belles coach Dale record of 4-2 and Kalama- racked up a career-high 16 said. “No matter if we’re On Monday, Hilling was Campbell said. “It was a zoo (5-14, 5-2) is in third. saves in the win. down a couple of goals or named to the Big East good confidence boost to With only two conference “I’m thrilled with El- if we’re in sudden-death Weekly Honor Roll, her get a convincing win. We games left, the Belles need lie’s performance,” Irish overtime, I feel like I’m won all of our doubles coach Christine Halfpenny pretty good at staying see HILLING/page 12 and most of our singles see BELLES/page 11

Men’s Golf Men’s Tennis Unsung players get shot Keeton enjoying success as a senior

By LAURA COLETTI at Warren Tournament Sports Writer For Irish senior Sam Keeton, By PETER STEINER ing into postseason play, it also the past three years have been Sports Writer presented an opportunity for nothing but buildup for a great the other golfers on the team senior season. With Notre They aren’t in the headlines or to gain valuable match experi- Dame (20-8, 3-1 Big East) tak- even in the Irish lineup on a reg- ence — something that is tough ing third place at the Big East ular basis, but six members of to come by when only five golfers tournament last weekend and the Irish team have been waiting can compete in most collegiate preparing to head into the and working in the background events. NCAA championships, his last for their opportunity to come. “It’s tough for those guys [not year on the squad is shaping up These golfers received their consistently in the lineup],” Irish to be just that. chance to play Sunday, when all coach Jim Kubinski said. “They Keeton, who has been a solid six competed as individuals in are developing players and be- contributor for the Irish since Notre Dame’s winning perfor- ing at home and not getting his freshman year, said he has mance at the Battle at the War- tournament experience makes grown both on and off the court ren, the team’s lone home event it a challenge when we get into during his athletic career. This of the spring. those competitive situations. year, it has all come together as While the tournament allowed They are really at a disadvan- he has taken on a more promi- KIRBY McKENNA/The Observer the Irish lineup a chance to Senior Sam Keeton approaches the net in Notre Dame’s April 14 match fine-tune its game before head- see KUBINSKI/page 14 see KEETON/page 11 against Lousiville.