/ ^ \ THE bserver OThe Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Marys VOLUME 43 : ISSUE 92 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2009 NDSMCOBSERVER.COM ND works with city to revitalize community

Off-campus projects add 'vibrancy/ help to tighten link between University and South Bend residents

University, he said. By MADELINE BUCKLEY “All three are important projects for us News Writer because they will tighten the link between the University and the-community,” Affleck-Graves Editor’s note: This is the second installment said. “For the University to really succeed, we of a three-part series examining the develop­need to be in a vibrant community.” ment projects occurring near Notre Dame’s Greg Hakanen, director of asset manage­ campus. ment and real estate development, said the construction of the Eddy Street Commons is a The University’s collaboration with South step in the right direction toward revitalizing Bend to develop the neighborhoods near cam­ the neighborhood around campus. pus will bring a vibrancy to the community that The Commons presents faculty with a living can potentially reap benefits for students and option close to campus, and students will be faculty, according to Executive Vice President able to enjoy a variety of restaurants and John Affleck-Graves. shops, he said. Allleck-Graves said the success of the Notre “Notre Dame has never really had a com­ Dame community is dependent on a strong mercial district, that some would call it a col­ community outside the University. lege town, with an easy walking distance to The three projects Notre Dame is investing in campus, so that was kind of a vacuum,” — the Eddy Street Commons, Northeast Hakanen said. Neighborhood Revitalization Project and Eddy Street Commons has apartments, con- JESS LEE/The Observer Innovation Park — attempt to better the com­ The home pictured above was remodeled with a traditional look’ as part of The munity, which in turn will benefit the see PROJECTS/page 6 Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Project. Panel examines effect of Obama campaign HEI hotel Group focuses on diversity and increased civic engagement in 2008 election seasonworkers ask

Shades of Ebony, the By LIZ O’DONNELL Africana Studies Department, News Writer for support and the Black Alumni of Notre Dame hosted the discussion, A panel of students, faculty, which lasted approximately Employees fight for and staff discussed the an hour. impacts that President Barack The panel consisted of six right to unionize Obama’s campaign had on members of the Notre Dame unifying the diverse American community ranging in ethnici­ population Wednesday ties, ages, and religious affili­ By KAITLYNN RIELY evening in the Coleman-Morse ations. Associate News Editor Center Lounge. Members included Carmen Members of the Notre Dame Orozco-Acosta, a political sci­ Three hotel workers and a union community gathered to eat ence graduate student, Cecilia organizer urged Notre Dame stu­ dinner and listen to the dis­ Lucero, the assistant director dents to support the rights of HEI cussion, which was titled of undergraduate research, Hotels and Resorts workers to “Obama’s Impact on Diversity, Jasmin Simmons, a sopho­ unionize at an event hosted by the more majoring in Spanish and PAT COVENY/The Observer Inclusion and Civic Coalition for Economic Justice in Students, faculty and staff gathered in the Coleman-Morse Lounge Engagement: Now and the Dooley Room of LaFortune for a discussion on President Obama’s campaign Wednesday. B eyond.” see OBAMA/page 6 Wednesday. Maria Vivanco, 24, an organizer with Unite Here Local 2, a San Francisco chapter of the union, urged students to campaign for bet­ Course researches college-aged health ter working conditions for hotel employees. “You guys are among the privi­ in the past. After hearing of ByJENN METZ leged that have that [college! edu­ Friedewald’s plans for the study, cation, so we really w ant you to use News Editor she helped plan the course with your degree and your education as him in the fall to launch in the a tool to make change,” she said. At yesterday’s Health and spring. The Coalition, a division of the “Together we put the skeleton of Wellness Fair, students tested out Progressive Student Alliance, first “drunk goggles,” entered in raffles the study together,” she said. hosted workers from HEI’s Le and helped a class of 25 students Designed with an emphasis on Meridien Hotel in San Francisco begin a new clinical trial. increasing undergraduate last November. The clinical research course — research, the study’s goal is to One of the workers who spoke, NDash For Better Health — is the measure the blood pressures of Michael Archeta, was fired from his first of its kind at Notre Dame. The between 800 and 1,000 under­ position as a cook after a Nov. 11 graduate students by the end of students, under the guidance of Observer article about the event the Spring semester. semi-retired cardiologist Dr. Vince was discovered by the hotel man­ Friedewald, are conducting a The figure, Wash said, will agement, Vivanco said. study on college-aged blood pres­ ensure the statement about the The workers came to Notre sure. study is representative of the Dame to speak Wednesday and last entire undergraduate population Senior Erin Wash, a biochem­ November because the University is istry major who plans on attending at Notre Dame. JESS LEE/The Observer one of several colleges that invests medical school after Notre Dame, Senior Allison Hickey, left, practices taking junior Amy has had experience doing research see HEALTH/page 3 Leisenfielt’s blood pressure in class last week. see HEI/page 4 page 2 The Observer ♦ PAGE 2 Thursday, February 19, 2009

Inside C olumn Question of the Day: W h a t is yo ur o p in io n o n Pr e s id e n t O b a m a’s s t im u l u s p a c k a g e? Academy anticipation

I get excited about the Academy Awards. Possibly not the most macho admission, but it’s the truth. And this year’s awards contain a number of Erich Wolz Lucy Lavely Graysen Petersen-Fitts Hannah Ha Jimmy Mitchell interesting nominees that will make sophomore sophomore senior the ceremony sophdmore sophomore Fisher Holy Cross Dillon Welsh Fam O’Neill fascinating, Bill Brink never mind the fact that Hugh “I thin it’s a lot “I make love, “That seems “I don’t know, “It’s good as Jackman is Sports Editor hosting. of extra not war — we like an awfully but first, ‘I’d cut long as it saves Where’d that spending we should all go personal a hole in the the polar com e from ? 'don’t need.” back to question. ” box.’” bears. ” Used to be funny people would run the show, the better to entertain the mass­ Woodstock. ” es: Steve Martin, Billy Crystal, Chris Rock, Jon Stewart, Ellen DeGeneres. Where’d Hugh Jackman come from? But we can’t judge before we see. He may exude charm and charisma and connect with the audience better than all of the above. At the very least, his physique in a tux and hint of an Australian accent will entertain the In B rief fem ales. Here’s what has me excited this The Class of 2012 presents “Frosh year: Four Square” tonight from 6 to 9 Up for Best Picture, we have p.m. in Stepan Center. The event is “Slumdog Millionaire,” a movie with free to participate, and $5 for a T- no well-known actors (at least in shirt. America) that still captivates the audi­ ence. Half of the movie follows young The Lecture “Ethical Dimensions Indian kids who don’t speak English, of Data Mining” will be presented as yet the cinematography and Indian part of Ethics Week 2009. The lec­ music (two songs are up for Best ture will be given by Professor Song) move the film along at a rapid 4 Barry Keating of the Mendoza pace. College of Business today from We also have “Titanic’s” Jack and 12:30 to 1:30. All presentations will Kate 11 years down the road when r be in the Giovannini Commons the relationship forged in the heat (or area, Mendoza College of Business. cold) of the tragedy starts to fade, in “Revolutionary Road. ” Jack gets uppi­ The lecture “Knocking Down the ty with Kate, Kate’s not having i t ... Walls: The Fight for Latino Cultural whatever the case may be. Equity in NYC” will be given as part All the good things I heard about of the Institute for latino Studies’ Mickey Rourke in “The Wrestler” (ILS) spring lecture series titled couldn’t describe his performance. I “Caribbean Flights: From the First judge movies by how they affect me Colonial Cities in America to after I see them. “The Wrestler” stuck Metropolis U SA.” today at 4 p.m. around in my head. A movie about a a in 212 McKenna Hall. It is co-spon­ washed-up wrestler in New Jersey, JESS LEE/The Observer Members of the Notre Dame community enjoy events, including hula hoop sored by Notre Dame’s Henkels and I couldn’t get rid of it. contests, massages and relaxation tests at the Recsports Health Fair at Lecture Series, Graduate School, Side note: Marisa Tomei, who plays ROLFS. College of Arts and Letters Office of a stripper in the movie, still looks real Undergraduate Studies, Kellogg good at age 44. Institute for International Studies, My biggest beef with the Oscars is and Department of Romance usually that they omit comedy movies Languages and Literatures. and focus on serious, ponderous O ffbeat movies I don’t want to see. Not this David Walker, the president and year, because Robert Downey Jr. got a Man caught sans pants could make it out of the Parish Sheriff's Office CEO of the Peter G. Peterson nomination for his role as Kirk trying to escape robbery parking lot. arrest report, a 44-year-old Foundation, will speak Friday from Lazarus/Lincoln Osiris in “Tropic PEN SACO LA The man was charged man, who manages an 10:40 a,m. to 12:10 p.m. in Jordan Thunder.” Bout time. He reminded me Authorities said a burglary with criminal mischief, appliance part store, may Auditorium in the Mendoza College of a cross of Daniel Day-Lewis with suspect was literally burglary, theft and posses­ have made off with about of Business. The event is part of the Stiller: unbelievably funny. caught with his pants down sion of drug paraphernalia. $203,000 worth of invento­ Ten Years Hence lecture series. It is It’s a shame, though, that he has no while trying to run away. A He was being held on ry- free and open to the public. chance of winning, because he’s up deputy responded to an $12,000 bail. On Jan. 9, the manager against Heath Ledger and the Joker. alarm at a convenient store filed a theft report indicat­ “Peace and Reconciliation in The Joker was the first villain in a early Tuesday morning and Store owner robs own ing that 70 rolls of 50-foot Uganda," featuring Archbishop movie I believed. Every other villain reported seeing a 37-year- establishment copper sheets were missing John Baptist Odama who has wears tailored suits and has billions of old man exiting through a METAIRIE, La. — from his inventory. The played a prominent role in resolving dollars for world domination while his smashed-out front door Deputies said they didn't report said that further the conflict in Uganda, will be held minions protect him from every possi­ while carrying several have to look far to find the investigation by the compa­ on Friday at 4 p.m. in the Hesburgh ble harm. Ledger’s portrayal of the packs of cigarettes. person who stole thou­ ny revealed that the man­ Center Auditorium. character made me believe that some­ Deputies said the man sands of dollars worth of ager had been entering the one out there could actually do the tried to flee, but the hand­ heating and air condition­ store after hours using his To submit information to be things he did. And despite the fact that fuls of cigarettes prevented ing equipment. They say personal alarm code. included in this section of The he carved people’s faces with knives him from holding up his the thief was right behind Observer, e-mail detailed informa­ and thoughtlessly slaughtered inno­ pants, which fell down and the counter. Information compiled tion about an event to cent people, at times I felt like I w as tripped him before he According to a Jefferson from the Associated Press. obsnews@nd edit rooting for him. If he doesn’t win Sunday, the Academy and I are gonna have prob­ lem s. TODAY TONIGHT FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY The views expressed in the Inside 02 Column are those of the author and LLl X not necessarily those of The Observer. Contact Bill Brink at 2 [email protected]

< C o rrectio n s O O HIGH HIGH 16 HIGH 25 HIGH 25 HIGH HIGH A caption on the front page of the Wed., Feb. 18 LOW 14 LOW 13 LOW 20 LOW 15 LOW LOW edition of The Observer misspelled the name of a 19 student studying in the CSLC. The student pictured is Hayley Mohr. Atlanta 49 / 23 Boston 43 / 24 Chicago 2 2 / 1 4 Denver 49 / 30 Houston 70 / 41 Los Angeles 72 / 46 Minneapolis 1 9 / 9 The Observer regrets this error. New York 37 / 25 Philadelphia 37 / 24 Phoenix 76 / 46 Seattle 54 / 37 St. Louis 34 / 20 Tampa 63 / 39 Washington 41 / 25 Thursday, February 19, 2009 The Observer ♦ CAMPUS NEV^S page 3

on a purely volunteer basis, Health Wash said. Currently, students Lecture explores gender in pop culture are taking the blood pressures continued from page 1 once per participant, “but if any­ on the show. Dr. Cathleen Kaveny, a John one wants a follow up we’ll take By IRENA ZAJICKOVA She mentioned a plot line P. Murphy professor of Law, The blood pressure measure­ thff blood pressure a second or News Writer where a character tried to live spoke.about the boyish behav­ ments collected, along with the third time,” she said. her relationship ior present on answers to questionnaires, will Over the next six weeks, The Men Against Violence with another “T he Office.” be analyzed and published. NDash will be setting up in the club sponsored a lecture enti­ character by a “These are She said that In order to ensure the study is communal spaces in all 28 resi­ tled “That’s W hat HE Said: contract. Bottig caricatures, and Michael Scott, well received in the professional dence halls, making it “very con­ Images of Modern Masculinity” said this is not there is some truth in one of the main medical research community, venient for all students to partici­ in the Hesburgh Library’s the way that a characters, Wash said the group has made pate,” Wash said. Carey Auditorium pn true, loving rela­ the types, but the often engages in sure its research is sound. “It takes less than 10 minutes Wednesday at 8 p.m. tionship works, representations of behavior that is “Everything about our study, to participate,” she said. The event, which featured a and that the sto­ whole persons is like a child. down to the type of equipment to The study’s questionnaire is viewing of an episode of the ryline showed “What does it how we take the blood pressure, confidential and anonymous and popular television show “The the errors almost uniformly mean to be a is very precise,” she said. asks the participant’s age, height, Office,” as well as a panel dis­ involved with missing. ” grow n-up?” The NDash group is consider­ weight, habits, and family and cussion, explored the topic of this way of life. Kaveny said. ing a number of health condi­ personal medical histories. The how masculinity is portrayed in “It forces us to Dr. Mark Gunty She listed five tions related to high blood pres­ answers will help the students popular culture. contem plate characteristics sure in the study. running the study analyze their The first panelist, Dr. what’s wrong professor of Sociology necessary for “We’re definitely interested in data. Augustin Puentes, a professor about [the rela­ successful hypertension,” Wash said. “This “We'll look at the group of stu­ of Anthropology at Notre tionships present o n th e adulthood: Self-control, aware­ age group is really absent in the dents who have a parent with Dame, discussed gender roles show],” Bottig said. ness of other people’s bound­ literature — the research is lack­ diabetes and see if there’s a sig­ w ithin “T he Office.” Dr. Mark Gunty, a N o tre aries, sense of one’s own ing in blood pressure in young nificant difference in their blood He said that the sitcom Dame sociology professor, said boundaries, understanding of adults.” pressures [compared to other worked well because the male- how relatable the show’s char­ what is appropriate in a given All 25 students — mostly ju n ­ students],” Wash said. female dichoto­ acters are. situation, and ability to relate iors and seniors interested in From the outset of the study, my present However, Gunty to other people’s needs. pursuing a career in clinical participants are given a number within the “It forces us to said all of the Dr. John Cavadini, the chair research — in the course “had a that cannot be tied back to their episodes is so contemplate what’s characters are of the Theology department, chance to give their input about identity, as for all analysis pur­ embedded in caricatures of said “The Office” presents a the study” before it launched at poses the students will not use society’s under­ wrong about [the various arche­ great sense of irony and also the Fair, Wash said. any identifiable information, standing of gen­ relationships present types of people. reveals the flaws in the tradi­ She said there has been a lot of W ash said. der. on the show]. ” “These are tional structure of masculine work done on the rise in child­ Wash estimated about 50 stu­ However, in caricatures, and identity. hood obesity and diabetes in dents participated at the NDash real life, gender there is some ‘“The Office’ is a place where older adults, but the middle age booth at the Health and Wellness roles are much Dr. Eileen Hunt Bottig truth in the the women are just as likely to group — college students — Fair, which w as held in the Rolfs more subtle, director of types, but the be your boss as they are to be have been neglected in the Sports and Recreation Center. Puentes said. Gender Studies representations damsels in distress,” Cavadini research. The course’s Web site — There is overlap of whole per­ said. The NDash study, named for http://sites.google.com/siteyndash in how people sons is almost Cavadini also discussed the the Dash Diet, a program spring2009/Home — lists the act, and no one can be placed uniformly missing,” Gunty said. illusion of manliness present designed to help lower blood dates the students will be at each solely into one gender catego­ Gunty said that even though on the show, citing examples of pressure, aims to find what fac­ residence hall to take measure­ ry. viewers of “The Office” can how each character’s mas­ tors lead to a risk for hyperten­ ments as well as contact infor­ Dr. Eileen Hunt Bottig, the relate to various aspects of culinity is undermined in some sion in college-aged young adults mation and other links related to director for the Gender Studies each character, they are two- way. and what lifestyle changes can the study. Program, spoke about the dimensional. People in real life be made to help lower blood metaphors for unsuccessful are much more complex than Contact Irena Zajickova at pressure. Contact Jenn Metz at romantic relationships present any character in “The Office.” izaj [email protected] The study is being conducted [email protected]

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Where God Left His Shoes (2008) Directed by Salvatore Stabile NR, 100 m inutes

Where God Left His Shoes is the story of Frank (John leguizamo), Angela (Leonor Varela), and their two children. When they are evicted from their New York City apartment, they have no choice but to move into a homeless shelter. After a few difficult months, good news comes their way on Christmas Eve: a nearby housing project has an apartment available immediately-however, Frank needs a job on the books in order to qualify. While the rest of the city prepares for Christmas, Frank and his ten-year-old stepson, Justin, roam the cold streets of New York

trying to find a job by day’s end. Where God Left His Shoes is the story of a family that refuses to break apart during the darkest time of their lives and discovers that they will survive as long as they have each other.

Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

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Next World View Event: JW ded We W 19 * OifwlsR SWmt Rajw *nd Mark Km # k prtml world know no view boundaries W orld View is an initiative from the Office of the President to promote constructive [UNIVERSITY OF IDE BARTOLO dialogue about issues of race, class, ethnicity, religion, and gender through the arts. I NOTRE DAME it) PERFORMING AMS CENtER Office of the President page 4 The Observer ♦ CAMPUS NEWS Thursday, February 19, 2009 S tudent S enate Board of Trustees Group ponders Tighting for Footiongs' visiting College focus on Subway because the student government should lis­ By MADELINE BUCKLEY other options are unappealing, ten to the concerns of students, News Writer like Sbarro and Burger King,” even if they are about Subway tees, and this happens to be one he said. “There’s always a con­ sandwiches, but she said she By ALICIA SM ITH of them. I will be attending the The bulk of W ednesday’s stant line at Subway.” hopes attention will also be paid News Writer Student Life Committee meeting. Student Senate meeting was However, Walsh Hall senator to more important issues. I will give feedback from the stu­ dedicated to a discussion of Julie Zorb said many of the girls “1 ask that just as much atten­ Saint Mary’s Board of Trustees dents to the Board members.” whether or not student govern­ in her dorm say they are not tion be paid to things like the arrived on campus Wednesday Many different organizations at ment should get involved in a interested in $5 footiongs. sexual assault policy,” she said. afternoon and will hold several the College have representatives fight for $5 footiongs at the “Girls in Walsh say they don’t Despite these concerns, meetings that will conclude on attending meetings with the Subway in LaFortune. care because they wont eat that Campus Technology Committee Friday. The Board of Trustees Board of Trustees. A Facebook group dedicated large of a sandwich,” she said. chair Devin Fee said arguing visits four times each year meet­ Adriana Rodriguez, a junior at to obtaining the sandwiches in Zorb also said she has heard against working for $5 footiongs ing in October, February, April the College and President of the the Huddle has amassed over people complain that students because of a lack of attention and June. Student Diversity Board (SDB) 1,500 members and inspired care too much about sandwich paid to sexual assault is not log­ One unique aspect of the visits attended the meetings. student government to add this prices. ical. is the amount of student partici­ , “As President of the Student cause to its agenda. Reish then asked senators if “It’s important for student pation with the Board. Many stu­ Diversity Board, 1 am a voting Student body president Bob they think this is an issue stu­ government to promote social dents are allowed to actively member of the Board of Trustees Reish said dent govern­ responsibility, but you guys work with the Board to better life Enrollment Management Grant Schmidt, ment should were elected as senators to rep­ at the College. Committee,” she said. “This com­ student body It’s important for discuss. He resent the students in your Senior Courtney Parry is the mittee reviews any issues that vice president, student government questioned hall,” he said. “This is what student trustee for the 2008- influence or affect enrollment met with the whether it is you’re elected to do — take stu­ 2009 school year and serves with and retention at Saint Mary’s creator of the to promote social too minor of dent concerns to a higher level.” the Board. College. The committee discusses “Fighting for responsibility, but you an issue for Fee said many students have “Each year on senior is chosen these issues and determines F o o t i o n g s ” guys were elected as student gov­ an unfavorable perception of to serve on the Board in this courses of action or suggested student government because F a c e b o o k senators to represent ernment, but role,” she said. “As such, I attend id eas.” group and has he said the they believe it does not accom­ all Board meetings and have full Maura Clughert, Residence s c h e d u l e d the students in your huge support plish anything. voting privileges on the Board. I Hall Association president is meetings with hall. This is what the Facebook He said aiding the fight for also must maintain confidentiali­ another participant in the Board Jim LaBella, you’re elected to do — g ro u p h a s footiongs would improve this ty of Board sessions.” of Trustees. the general indicates it is perception. Parry also said that the Board “I will be giving student input manager of the take student concerns an important “We need as much good press typically meets “to discuss issues and opinions to the topics dis­ Huddle, and to a higher level. ” concern of the as we can get,” he said. pertaining to the College. Board cussed at this meeting, especially Dave student body. members are essentially fiduciar­ how these topics affect the Prentkowski, Social In other Senate news: ies of the College and seek to pro­ Residence Halls on Saint Mary’s the director of Devin Fee C o n c e r n s ♦ Student Senate unanimous­ mote its best interests. The Board College campus,” she said. Notre Dame Campus Technology C o m m i t t e e ly passed an am endm ent to con­ balances coordinating the Sarah Falvey, student body vice Food Services. Committee chair chair Michelle tinue the Campus Technology College’s short, mid-term, and president is also one of the stu­ Schmidt was Byrne said she Committee. This year, the com­ long-term goals.” dents who sits on the board. not present at is disappointed mittee helped obtain printers Like Parry, several other stu­ “I sit on the Education the meeting, but Reish invited students rally in large numbers for every residence hall, put a dents are able to participate in Committee of the Board of the senators to voice concerns to support $5 footiongs, while printer in Jordan Hall and Board meetings. Student body Trustees. Since I handle the aca­ Schmidt should convey in these more significant issues — like worked on the switch from president, Mickey Gruscinski sits demic side of student life, my role meetings happening later in the the revised sexual assault policy Webmail to Gmail as the on the Student Life Committee on this committee is to provide week. that was recently passed by stu­ University’s official e-mail and represents the Board of student insight,” she said. O’Neill Hall senator Kevin dent government — go unno­ domain, according to Campus Governance (BOG). The Board will visit Saint Kimberly said this issue is a pri­ ticed. Technology Committee chair “I am honored to interact with Mary’s again in April for more ority for students because “I would like to call us all to a Devin Fee. the Board as a member of Board discussion. Subway is the most popular higher standard,” she said. of Governance, ” Gruscinski said. food venue in the Huddle. Sarah Rodts, Student Contact Madeline Buckley at “As Student Body President, I am Contact Alicia Smith at “I feel like there is such a Outreach Committee chair, said [email protected] honored to sit on certain commit- asmithO 1 @saintmarys.edu

with whom we do business to HEI engage in practices that uphold the dignity of workers.” continued from page 1 Vivanco said Unite Here is work­ ing to get Le Grand Meridien I lotel in HEI. The company receives near­ in San Francisco to agree to a card ly $1.2 billion from endowments at check agreement, or “basically an schools including Notre Dame, the opportunity for the workers to have University of Chicago, Harvard, union representation.” Princeton and Yale. The difficult economy makes the In a letter to be delivered to task even harder, Vivanco said, and University President Fr. John Unite Here knows that there are Jenkins Thursday, the members of bound to be layoffs, and they cannot the Coalition mention Archeta and “pull off miracles.” urge Jenkins to cease Notre Dame’s “We are here to organize workers business relations with HEI until the and provide the tools for you to fight company “respects the dignity of for your future,” she said. [its] workers.” Greg August, 47, a banquet serv­ Members of the Coalition for ices worker with Le Meridien in San Economic Justice began campaign­ Francisco, said he wants a union at ing last fall for the University to the hotel primarily for job security divest from HEI by presenting a let­ and health care. ter to Jenkins. “That is why we are fighting for The Observer reported in union rights,” he said. “Because we November that Jenkins praised the are going to be covered, under our University’s social investment policy collective bargaining rights, with in a response letter to the Coalition, health care benefits.” and encouraged the group to meet Ana Flores, 50, is a housekeeper with Scott Malpass, Notre Dame’s at the same hotel. She said she has Chief Investment Officer. worked as a housekeeper for 20 In the letter, the Coalition writes years, and said she has to work that Malpass “has been extremely hard to feed her family. receptive, and we hope to continue “The thing is, without a union, we dialogue with him.” have nothing,” she said. “If they sell The letter again urges divest­ the hotel tomorrow, I will be on the ment: street. I will be homeless. I have no “It is important that our hope, except the union and you University stands in solidarity with guys that arc trying to help us.” HEl’s workers, especially in these difficult economic times,” the letter Contact Kaitlynn Riely at says. “We must encourage those [email protected] Off-Campus H o u s i n g Dublin Village, Irish Crossings, Wexford Place, Ivy Quad Now taking applications for 2009 - '10 J O AM- 4 PM www.CESPM.info . - — .— [email protected] L U O MuKuy.Jment Call 574-968-0112 Starting at $600 per Student 2 R e t t I t y Great Hall o f O 9Shaughnessy w o r l d & n a t io n Thursday, February 19, 2009 COMPILED PROM THE OBSERVERS WIRE SERVICES page 5

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Stanford Banks refuse depositers U.S. economy will worsen in 2009 ST. JOHN’S, A ntigua — Panicky depositors were turned away from Stanford Federal officials estimate a bleaker future than predicted in November '08 International Bank and some of its Latin American affiliates Wednesday, unable to Associated Press withdraw their money after U.S. regulators accused Texas financier R. Allen Stanford of WASHINGTON— The perpetrating an $8 billion fraud against his Federal Reserve warned companies’ investors. Wednesday that the nation’s Some customers arrived in Antigua by pri­ crippled economy is even vate jet and were driven up the lushly land­ worse than thought and pre­ scaped driveway of the bank’s headquarters, dicted it would deteriorate throughout 2009, with no only to be told that all assets have been sign that the housing market frozen pending an investigation by Antiguan will stabilize. banking regulators. The Fed’s bleak estimates indicated that unemploy­ Gaza Strip’s borders remain closed ment could climb as high as JERUSALEM — Israel declared 8.8 percent this year and Wednesday that it will not open the Gaza that the economy would con­ Strip’s blockaded borders until Hamas mil­ tract for a full calendar year itants free a captured Israeli soldier, deal­ for the first time since 1991. ing a blow to Egyptian efforts to broker a The centra] bank’s latest long-term cease-fire. projections came hours after The decision was condemned by llamas, a separate report showed which is desperate for border crossings to that new home construction be opened in order to start repairing and applications for future destruction from Israel’s military offensive projects both fell to record in the coastal territory last month. lows last month. In parallel, the prime minister of the Still, some economists saw rival Palestinian government in the West a silver lining in the other­ Bank announced plans to stream recon­ wise dismal housing report: struction money directly to the people of Scaled-back building should Gaza. That would effectively sideline the reduce the number of unsold Hamas administration in Gaza. homes and contribute to an Gaza’s borders have been sealed by eventual housing recovery. Israel and Egypt since the Islamic militants The reports raise the of Hamas violently seized control of the stakes for the plan President territory nearly two years ago, driving out Barack Obama announced supporters of Palestinian President Wednesday to curb foreclo­ Mahmoud Abbas. sures and ease the broader U.S. housing slum p that sent the economy into recession. N ational N ew s The Fed’s latest forecast says the unemployment rate Chimpanzee attacks friend of owner will climb to between 8.5 Job seekers stand in line searching for employment at a National Careers Fair job fair in New York City Wednesday. The Federal Reserve expects the rate of unem­ STAMFORD, Conn. — As authorities con­ and 8.8 percent this year. sidered criminal charges, the woman whose The old prediction, issued in ployment to increase between 8.5 and 8.8 percent this year. 200-pound domesticated chimpanzee went mid-November, estimated berserk and mauled a friend backtracked that the jobless rate would would mark the weakest the nation’s factories, mines 4.8 percent drop from the Wednesday on whether she gave the animal rise to between 7.1 and 7.6 showing since a 1.9 percent and utilities fell 1.8 percent prior month. the anti-anxiety drug Xanax. percent. drop in 1982, when the last month, more than econ­ “Conditions in the market Sandra Herold told The Associated Press Many private economists country had suffered omists expected. That figure, for new homes have not on Wednesday that she never gave the drug believe the current 7.6 per­ through a severe recession. the third monthly drop in a been this bad since the to her 14-year-old chimp, Travis, who was cent jobless rate — the high­ The grim outlook repre­ row, was dragged down by a 1930s, and they continue to shot dead by Stamford police Monday after est in more than 16 years — sents the growing toll of the 23 percent drop in produc­ worsen,” said Patrick he grievously wounded Herold's friend will hit at least 9 percent by worst housing, credit and tion at auto plants and their Newport, an economist at Charla Nash. early next year even with the financial crises since the suppliers. IHS Global Insight in Police have said they are looking into the $787 billion stimulus pack­ 1930s. All of those negative Meanwhile, construction of Lexington, Mass. He predict­ possibility of criminal charges. A pet owner age signed into law Tuesday forces have plunged the new homes and apartments ed that housing starts would who knew or should have known that an ani­ by Obama. nation into a recession, now plummeted 16.8 percent in remain depressed for mal was a danger to others can be held The Fed also believes the in its second year. January from the previous months to come. criminally responsible. economy will contract this “Given the strength of the month, the Commerce But other economists saw year between 0.5 and 1.3 forces currently weighing on Department said, falling to a some glimmers of hope in Smoker’s widow wins lawsuit percent. The old forecast the economy,” Fed officials seasonally adjusted annual the report. The sharp cuts in said the economy could “generally expected that the rate of 466,000 units, a new home building should FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Philip Morris shrink by 0.2 percent or recovery would be unusually record low. Analysts expect­ help reduce inventories of was ordered by a jury Wednesday to pay $8 expand by 1.1 percent. gradual and prolonged,” ed a pace of 530,000 housing unsold homes, which million in damages to the widow of a smoker The last time the economy according to documents on units. reached record levels last who died of lung cancer in a case that could set registered a contraction for a the Fed’s updated economic Building permits, a meas­ year, and stabilize home a standard for some 8,000 similar Florida law­ lull year was in 1991, by 0.2 outlook. ure of future activity, also prices, which have been bat­ suits. percent. If the Fed’s new In another sign of the trou­ sank to a record low pace of tered by a flood of foreclosed The six jurors deliberated over two days predictions prove correct, it bled economy, production at 521,000 units in January, a homes on the market. before returning the award for Elaine Hess, 63, whose husband Stuart Hess died in 1997 at age 55 after decades as a chain smoker. Nonprofits see increase in volunteers Local N ew s a good way to gain a lot of experience the time of Obama's inauguration. Associated Press in a short amount of time and after As a former community organizer, Immigration crackdown approved BOSTON — Meghan McCloskey the job I have now, I don’t know if I Obama advocated public service INDIANAPOLIS — A bill that would revoke the heard the call to service when she could find another job in the econo­ throughout his campaign and encour­ business licenses of companies that repeatedly was in college, applying to the Peace my.” aged Americans to spend Martin hire illegal workers won unanimous support Corps during her senior year. That Volunteer organizations such as the Luther King Jr. Day volunteering. from a Senate committee Wednesday. call only got louder as she realized Peace Corps and Teach for America Obama's administration also has sev­ The committee took the unusual step of hold­ her shrinking job options in the fal­ say the floundering economy and eral initiatives promoting service, President Barack Obama's call for including expanding the Peace Corps ing three separate meetings on the proposal — tering economy. service have led to a major increase and AmeriCorps. listening to supporters and opponents — before “Just having some sort of security for two years and not going through in applications. When applying to Peace Corps, taking a vote. the job application process every two Teach for America received a most college graduates speak first Sen. Mike Delph, R-Carmel, supports legisla­ months and internships until some­ record 14,000 applications by about their desire to serve. But they tion to punish companies hiring illegal workers. one wants to pay you is good,” said November, an almost 50 percent also learn a foreign language and He noted that the legislation saves the toughest McCloskey, 23, an adm inistrative increase over the previous year. And gain valuable international experi­ punishments for companies that knowingly and assistant who completed the Peace Peace Corps applications rose 16 per­ ence that can further their future repeatedly hire illegal workers. “It’s a safety Corps application process and is cent from fiscal year 2007 to 2008, careers, organization spokeswoman factor,” said Sen. Jim Arnold, D-LaPorte. awaiting her country placement. “It’s with a big spike registered around Laura Lartigue said. page 6 The Observer ♦ CAMPUS NE'W'S Thursday, February 19, 2009

Howard said. attaining new goals to help the area in the hopes of establishing a Obama Francil then posed the ques­ success of the presidency. Projects traditional neighborhood for both tion of why there were differ­ Francil asked the panel how Notre Dame faculty and members of continued from page 1 ent types of people involved the newly-elected president continued from page 1 the community who are not affiliated during this campaign, and how will change the country, and with the University. psychology, Spencer Howard, a inclusion and civic engage­ what still needs to be done to dos and houses, but Hakanen “People see that it’s nice to live in senior political science major ment affected this involve­ bridge the racial gap. stressed that it is geared toward a neighborhood where the homes and president of the College m ent. “This election comes at a families and professionals in the have a very traditional look,” he said. Democrats, Naunihal Singh, a Addressing the diversity of great time because it is not so area, not students. “We control the design of the home political science professor, and the president’s family tree, much black and white, there “It is absolutely not targeted so they look like they’ve been there a Lois Jackson, a former student Singh offered the explanation are people of all races and col­ towards student housing, ” he said. longtime.” and assistant VP & counsel that Obama is a universal can­ ors that are starving right “One problem we were trying to The project allows tire University and concurrent assistant pro­ didate who fits all peoples’ now,” Simmons said. “People address was when four, five or six to give professors housing options fessor at the Law School. backgrounds in a number of don’t feel the need to affiliate students live in a rental house next close to campus in a nice neighbor­ Erdina Francil, president of different ways. with their race because we all to a family. That often doesn’t work hood, Affleck-Graves said. Shades of Ebony, who moder­ Howard said Obama has a want the same things at the out so well.” “A lot of faculty want to live close ated the discussion, began the way of transcending bound­ end of the day.” While students generally will not to the University, and it’s nice we can panel by expressing the reason aries and a way of showing all The panel also discussed be renting apartments in Eddy Street offer them something,” he said. for the event being held. that he respects their views. what needs to be done to pro­ Commons, they will finally have While Eddy Street Commons and “We are here today because When asked how the cam­ mote diversity on campus. stores and eateries within walking the Northeast Neighborhood Black History Month isn’t an paign caused them to think Jackson said that it is impor­ distance of campus, Hakanen said. Revitalization Project offer students event for only African differently about inclusion and tant to encourage dialogue. Hakanen said there will be two and faculty dining, entertainment Americans to celebrate,” she civic engagement, the pan­ “No one is naive enough to upscale restaurants, an Irish pub and living options, Innovation Park said. “It should be a time to elists responded that while the think that America’s problem and an oyster house, and several will benefit them in another way. celebrate diversity and come country has a long way to go with diversity are over now fast, casual eateries. The casual Although Innovation Park is inde­ together as a country.” in conquering the issue of that we have elected an calcs will provide quick food without pendent from Notre Dame, She then addressed the pan­ racism, large strides were African-American president,” waiters, but they are a stop above President and CEO David Brenner elists for the first time, asking m ade. she said. “Students need to be fast l(K>d restaurants, he said. said the park will have many intern­ why they became involved in Simmons said progress was proactive and push their agen­ There will also be several retail ship opportunities for students inter­ the campaign with Obama. made but the country is not da by deciding what actions stores, an electronic store and an ested in research, and University fac­ Lucero said she was previ­ yet perfect. they want to take.” extension of the Ilammes Notre ulty will be able to extend their aca­ ously hesitant to join in any “It has taken a long time to The discussion concluded Dame Bookstore. demic research into the business political activity, but said this get this far,” she said. “But we with questions from the audi­ The names of the specific stores world. election was more personal still have a long way to go.” ence. and eateries will be released when “There will be an incredible array than any other in bet lifetime. Many of the members of the One subject talked about the contracts are finalized, he said. of ways to engage Notre Dame’s “This election really hit panel had campaigned door- was the diversity sessions that Affleck-Graves said the Eddy research, giving faculty and students home, 1 wanted my family to to-door for Obama, and when are included in all contempo­ Street Commons will create “more of a much stronger sense of what is know where my views stood,” asked if people said anything rary topics classes that are an urban living environment,” which expected in the marketplace for their Lucero said. shocking or offensive at the mandatory for first-year stu-. can potentially draw people to the ideas,” he said. Howard, unlike Lucero, has doorsteps, all agreed that dents. University. Brenner said students with intern­ been highly active in politics while there were a few Members of the audience The Commons arc also in walking ships would be able to walk to the for many years. He said he extreme cases, overall, people and the panel voiced their con­ distance of the northeast neighbor­ Park after class and work with start­ wanted to get involved in were inviting and polite. cern that students in atten­ hood, where the University owns up businesses as well as large, estab­ order to break the stereotype “There were a large number dance at these sessions were many lots it uses to construct tradi- lished companies. that young people are not of people that were able to talk not engaged enough. They also tional-looking houses for University politically active. about the issue of diversity said that they hoped to find a faculty, Affleck Graves said. The third part of this series will “We started a PAG [Political and the election,” Orozco- way to increase interest and Affleck-Graves said the University, look at how these projects affect the Action Committee] called the Acosta said. participation in those discus­ in conjunction with the Northeast South Bend community and its role Northern Indiana College Orozco-Acosta also said the sions. Neighborhood Revitalization Group in the projects’ development. Democrats, which apparently groups that were created dur­ (NNRO), a grassroots community was the first student-run cam­ ing the campaign must contin­ Contact Liz O’Donnell at organization, rebuilds decrepit hous­ Contact Madeline Buckley at paign office in the country,” ue meeting and creating and [email protected] es and develops empty lots in the [email protected]

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UNIVERSITY OF Submit online nominations at provostawards.iid.c f NOTRE DAME Office of the Provost T ”\ T h e O bserver B usiness M arket R ec a p L.A. regulates billboard advertising Public outcry prompts city officials to reevaluate 'supergraphics' regulations J o n es 7,555.63 +3.03 Up: Same: Down: Composite Volume: Associated Press 1,099 98 2,696 2,424,935,460 LOS ANGELES — David Allan works in advertis­ AMEX 1,341.99 - 2 2 .4 7 ing — literally. The six- NASDAQ 1 , 4 6 7 .9 7 2 .0 9 story building where the chiropractor works is wrsE 4,924.54 1 4 .5 7 draped in it. S&P 500 788.42 0 .7 5 “It’s awful, it’s ridicu­ WfKKEf f Tokyo) 7,576.89 + 4 7 .4 5 lous,” he said of the mas­ sive vinyl banner promot- 4,006.83 FTSE 100 (London) -27.30 ing TV shrink Dr. Phil McGraw that obscures COMPANY %CHANGE $GA1N PRICE his view of the scenic S&P DEP RECEIPTS (SPY) -0.24 -0.19 49.03 Santa Monica Mountains. Such supergraphics and BK OF AMERICA (BAC) -6.73 -0.33 4.S7 digital signs are among FINANCIAL SEL SPDR (XLF) 0.00 0.00 7.97 the new generation of public ads infuriating WELLS FARGO CO (WFC) -4.67 -0.64 13.05 & critics across the country who say the “billboard 10-YEAR NOTE ' +2.48 +0.066 2.73 blight” distracts drivers, hurts the look of streets 13-WEEK BILL +5.26 +0.020 0.30 and could hinder access 30-YEAR BOND +1.12 +0.039 3.53 by rescue crews. 5-YEAR NOTE +6.51 +0.109 1.78 Kevin Fry, president of the W ashington-based anti-billboard group LIGHT CRUDE ($/bbl.) -0.31 34.62 Scenic America, said Los Angeles has the worst GOLD ($/Troy oz.) +10.70 978.20 billboard problem in the PORK BELLIES (cents/lb.) -0.60 80.35 cou ntry. The proliferation has prompted officials to YEN 93.6850 impose a moratorium on new ads as the city con­ AP EURO 1.2576 siders new regulations Dennis Hathaway founded the Coalition to End Billboard Blight to protest “supergraphics." CANADIAN DOLLAR 1.2582 aimed at reducing the This group believes the “billboard blight” distracts drivers and could hinder rescue crews. BRITISH POUND 1.4258 number of billboards, California. the firm behind the Dr. story office building in limiting their size and “It’s like junk mail or Phil ad. West Los Angeles draped increasing penalties junk phone calls, except “The last thing I’d ever with an ad for the film against those who flout this is changing the pub­ want to do is endanger “Watchmen” and a the rules. Past efforts lic environment in very somebody,” he said. provocative series of In B rief largely collapsed after visible ways,” he said. Advertisers can pay ads for American court challenges by the Advertisers counter more than $8,000 for a Apparel in residential UBS faces $780 million in fines billboard industry. that new billboard tech­ standard billboard on a Echo Park as some of the WASHINGTON — Banking giant UBS has The new regulations nologies help businesses busy Los Angeles thor­ most disruptive bill­ agreed to pay $780 million and turn over once- would also ban digital reach consumers in an oughfare, compared to b o a rd s. secret Swiss banking records to settle allegations billboards in most parts age when TiVo users can $110,000 for a prominent They note that enforce­ it conspired to defraud the U.S. government of of the city. The Planning skip through commer­ supergraphic, said ment has traditionally taxes owed by thousands of American clients. Commission is scheduled cials and newspaper ads Megan Weiss, a strategist been lax and attitudes As part of the deal struck in federal court in to consider the rules on are reaching fewer read­ with The Phelps Group toward ads have been Fort Lauderdale, Fla., UBS has made the T h u rsd ay . ers. marketing agency. permissive in the city unprecedented step of agreeing to immediately Meanwhile, misde­ They insist that safety The spread of bill­ where the Hollywood sign turn over to the U.S. government account infor­ meanor charges have fears are exaggerated boards also has sparked was erected decades ago mation for U.S. customers of the bank’s cross- been filed against firms and stress that courts increasingly vocal oppo­ as a way to promote a border business. suspected of violating the have repeatedly sided sition in cities such as housing tract. In doing so, federal authorities have struck a city moratorium on new with their right to adver­ Cleveland, San Antonio The most recent round big crack in Switzerland’s vaunted bank secrecy supergraphic and digital tise. and Omaha, Neb. of billboard opposition laws. billboards. “As far as any kind of Community groups in crystalized two years ago UBS will pay $780 million in fines, penalties, “The billboard industry health and safety issues New York also are object­ when major outdoor interest and restitution for conspiring to create in the city is clearly out are concerned, that’s a ing as outdoor ads advertising companies sham accounts to hide the assets of U.S. clients of control,” said Planning ruse by the city” to cir­ spread deeper into reached a series of court from the U.S. government. Commission member cumvent the court rul­ M anhattan from Times settlements with the city Mike Woo, who teaches ings, said Barry Rush, S q u are. that activists viewed as a Obama aims to save homeowners urban planning at the managing partner of In Los Angeles, oppo­ giveaway to the billboard MESA, Ariz — President Barack Obama threw a University of Southern World Wide Rush LLC, nents point to a four- in d u stry . $75 billion lifeline to millions of Americans on the brink of foreclosure Wednesday, declaring an urgent need for drastic action — not only to save their homes but to keep the housing crisis “from wreaking even greater havoc” on the.broader Stimulus is affecting financial aid national economy. The lending plan, a full $25 billion bigger than the downturn. But sometimes that means well-off stu­ Associated Press 'the administration had been suggesting, aims to “For a long time, the discussion was dents get both a free ride and a new prevent as many as 9 million homeowners from Johnny’s a middle-class student who about the middle-income squeeze — ride (when their parents reward a being evicted and to stabilize housing markets that worked hard to get good grades and a wealthy people could pay for. (college), scholarship by using the college fund to are at the center of the ever-worsening U.S. reces­ high SAT score. J a n e ’s record isn’t as poor people were getting grants, peo­ buy them a car). sion. good, but her family is low-income, and ple in the middle were having a hard The federal stimulus package Government support pledged to mortgage giants without help she might not be able to time,” said Vanderbilt University edu­ President Obama signed into law Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is being doubled as go to college at all. cation professor William Doyle. While Tuesday, however, was notably focused well, to $400 billion, as part of an effort to encour­ Who should be first in line for help ideally college would be cheaper for on helping the poorest families through age them to refinance loans that are under water’ from the government to pay for col­ everyone, he said, the research is clear college, with the largest increase ever — those in which homes’ market values have sunk lege? that “the most efficient way to spend to the Pell Grant program, which most­ below the amount the owners still owe. It’s a debate that hits hot-button the money is to focus on the margins, ly supports students from families “All of us are paying a price for this home mort­ questions about fairness and opportu­ people who wouldn’t otherwise go.” earning under $30,000 a year. gage crisis, and all of us will pay an even steeper nity, and lately, many experts think the Over the last decade, nearly every Merit-based aid, meanwhile, has price if we allow this crisis to continue to deepen,” middle class has been winning. state has started or expanded political­ taken a hit in several states. New Obama said. But the economic meltdown could be ly popular “merit aid” programs that Jersey recently imposed tougher stan­ The new president, focusing closely on the econ­ shifting the playing field, as the govern­ reward students with high SAT scores dards and cut back on its Student omy, in his first month in office, rolled out the ment and colleges themselves are or GPAs, even those whose families Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship. housing program one day after he was in Denver forced to focus on helping the neediest could afford college costs. Michigan may have to reduce its to sign his $787 billiou emergency stimulus plan to students and try to head off a wave of Colleges have done the same with Promise scholarship. Nevada has revive the rest of the economy. And his administra­ dropouts. their own money, dangling financial aid already moved money out of a program tion is just now going over fresh requests for multi­ Some experts think that could prove to attract students who will improve that gave as much as $10,000 to top ple billions in bailout cash from ailing automakers. one of the few beneficial outcomes of the college’s ranking and reputation. high school graduates. page 8 The Observer ♦ NATIONAL NEWS Thursday, February 19, 2009 ICE pressured to meet quotas Soldier pleads Immigration and Customs Enforcement behind on 1,000 arrests per team goal

ple based on the color of their skin, representing some of the men. Associated Press guilty to assault clothing and employment, which is The ICE agents involved in the LANGLEY PARK — U.S. what seems to have occurred raid are part of the agency’s fugi­ Immigration and Customs here,” the Rev. Simon Bautista tive operations program, which Prosecutors say Behenna later Associated Press Enforcement agents arrested 24 Betances, vice president of CASA’s tracks down violent criminals liv­ shot the detainee. Hispanics at a convenience store board of directors said Wednesday. ing in the country illegally. Agency FORT CAMPBELL — An Army As part of his plea agreement, in Baltimore two years ago after CASA officials have charged that records from the program show staff sergeant who was facing a Warner agreed to testily in any their supervisor told them to ICE agents ignored blacks and that beginning in 2004, the teams murder charge in the death of an future cases related to the inci­ “bring more bodies” because they whites at the 7-Eleven store as were assigned to arrest at least Iraqi detainee pleaded guilty to dent. One of Warner’s attorneys, were behind their annual quota of they rounded up all of the 125 fugitive immigrants. In 2006, assault on Wednesday and Capt. Pete Madrinan, said 1,000 arrests per team, according Hispanics, even crossing the street each team’s quota was increased received more than a year’s con­ Warner will testify next week at to an ICE report released to detain Hispanics waiting at a to 1,000 fugitive arrests. finement. Behenna’s trial. Wednesday. bus stop. “Our current enforcement of the Staff Sgt. Hal M. Warner was Both men were assigned to the The immigration rights group Soon after the raid, Sen. immigration policy based on quo­ sentenced to 17 months’ confine­ 101st Airborne Division, based at CASA de Maryland, which has Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) asked tas lead to the separation of fami­ ment, had his rank reduced to the sprawling military post on accused ICE of racial profiling in for an investigation into whether lies and civil rights violations," said private and was given a bad con­ the Kentucky-Tennessee line. the 2007 raid, released the the ICE officers racially profiled ■ Gustavo Torres, CASA’s executive duct discharge. He pleaded guilty Capt. Meghan Poirier, one of agency’s internal investigation the people they arrested. ICE’s director. “The evidence speaks for to charges of assault, maltreat­ the prosecutors, told judge Col. report and said it shows that the internal probe found the allega­ itself.” ment of a subordinate and mak­ Theodore Dixon that Warner agents acted improperly. tions to be unsubstantiated, Fobbs The debate over the raid centers ing a false statement. humiliated Mohammed in the The report contradicts some said. on whether the agents had proba­ Another soldier, 1st Lt. Michael days leading up to his death and sworn declarations made by ICE “I have confidence that the new bly cause to detain the men or Behenna of Edmond, Okla., faces that the actions hurt the mili­ agents involved in the sweep, Department of I lomeland Security whether agents targeted them trial next week on a murder tary’s efforts to win over the Iraqi prompting the agency’s Acting Secretary Janet Napolitano will simply because they were charge in the death of detainee people. Assistant Secretary John Torres to fairly address this and other immi­ Hispanic. Ali Mansour Mohammed in May “Staff Sgt. Warner knew what ask for an investigation into incon­ gration issues,” Mikulski said in an In sworn declarations, some offi­ 2008. Prosecutors say Behenna he was doing,” Poirier said. “He sistencies, ICE spokeswoman e-mailed statement in response to cers said they stopped at the 7- shot Mohammed, then used and knew he was doing it to a person Ernestine Fobbs said Wednesday. Wednesday’s report. Eleven to lake a break after sever­ incendiary grenade to burn the at his mercy.” Meanwhile, CASA officials have Of the 24 men arrested in the al hours of arresting fugitive immi­ detainee’s body. Madrinan said Warner’s long called on Department of raid, one proved that he was in the grants in neighboring counties. Warner admitted Wednesday service record earned him a sec­ Homeland Security Secretary country legally, 19 were deported When the agents arrived, they said to standing on the detainee’s legs ond chance. Janet Napolitano to review the or voluntarily returned to their Hispanic day laborers surrounded while he was defenseless during “On one occasion, on his tliird agency’s enforcement policies. native countries and four remain their vehicles asking for work and, the assault then days later help­ tour in Iraq, Sgt. Warner lost “Government agents should not in immigration proceedings, said when questioned, admitted they ing strip Mohammed naked and sight of what he’s supposed to be in the business of judging peo­ Justin Cox, an attorney with CASA were in the country unlawfully. leaving him in the desert. do,” Madrinan said. Geronimo's kin sue Skull and Bones over remains

reburied near the Indian leader’s Geronimo’s skull and other dle horn,” Mead wrote. Associated Press ary objects are recovered by birthplace in southern New remains were taken from the Wortman, however, has said he Geronimo’s linear descendants, HARTFORD — Geronimo’s Mexico’s Gila Wilderness. leader’s burial site, along with is skeptical the bones are actual­ the Order of Skull and Bones and descendants have sued Skull and Their lawsuit also names several pieces of tack for a ly G eronim o’s. Yale University must account for Bones — the secret society at President Barack Obama, horse. Geronimo’s descendants say in any such articles that are or Yale University linked to presi­ Defense Secretary Robert Gates “The skull of the worthy their lawsuit that they want to have been in their possession," or dents and other powerful figures and Army Secretary Pete Geren Geronimo the Terrible, exhumed uncover any information that on their property, and persons — claiming that its members as defendants. from its tomb at Fort Sill by your people know, but have been with knowledge must provide stole the remains of the leg­ “I want them to understand we club and Knight Haffuer, is now keeping to themselves. any facts known to them con­ endary Apache leader decades mean business,” said Harlyn safe inside the T — together with “To assure that all existing cerning the claims,” the descen­ ago and have kept them ever Geronimo, who lives in New is well worn femurs, bit and sad­ remains of Geronimo and funer­ dants’ lawsuit says. since. Mexico. “We’re very serious. The federal lawsuit filed in We’re tired of waiting and we’re Washington on Tuesday — the coming after them.” 100th anniversary of Geronimo’s Neither members of Skull and death — also names the univer­ Bones, who closely guard their sity and the federal government. secrecy, nor the Russell Trust Geronimo’s great-grandson Association, the organization’s Harlyn Geronimo said his family business arm for tax purposes, PERFORMING ARTS CENTER believes Skull and Bones mem­ could not be reached for com­ bers took some of the remains in m ent. 211 North Michigan Street ★ Sout& Bend, IN 1918 from a burial plot in Fort Justice Department spokesman Sill, Okla., to keep in its New Andrew Ames said the govern­ (574) 235-9190 or (800) 537-6415 Haven clubhouse, a crypt. The ment will “review the complaint www.MorrisCenter.org alleged graverobbing is a long­ and respond in court at the standing legend that gained appropriate time.” some validity in recent years Fort Sill spokeswoman Nancy with the discovery of a letter Elliot declined to discuss the law­ from a club member that suit, but said officials have Tickets Cn Sale New described the theft. always maintained there is no “I believe strongly from my evidence supporting the descen­ heart that his spirit was never dants’ claims. released,” Harlyn Geronimo said. Yale officials declined to com­ Both Presidents Bush, ment Wednesday, saying they Spellin g B it Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry had not yet seen the lawsuit. and many others in powerful Spokesman Tom Conroy noted government and industry posi­ the Skull and Bones crypt is not tions are members of the society, on Yale property. which is not affiliated with the Membership into Skull and Robert Belinc university. Bones marks the elite of the elite After years of famously fight­ at the Ivy League school. Only 15 ing the U.S. and Mexican armies, Yale seniors are asked to join Bonnie Raitt South Bend Gordon Lightfoot 25th Annual Putnam Geronimo and 35 warriors sur­ each year. with Paul Cebar Symphony Orchestra Concert County Spelling Bee rendered to Gen. Nelson A. Miles Members swear an oath of near the Arizona-New Mexico secrecy about the group and its Starting 2009 Tour Classical Guitar Songwriter Legend Broadway Musical border in 1886. Geronimo was strange rituals, which include Friday, Feb. 27 Saturday, Feb. 28 Thursday, March 12 Fri-Sat, March 13-14 eventually sent to Fort Sill and devotion to the number “322” died at the Army outpost of and initiation rites such as con­ pneumonia in 1909. fessing sexual secrets and kiss­ According to lore, members of ing a skull. The atmosphere Upcoming Shews Skull and Bones — including for­ makes Skull and Bones favorite Saturday. Mar. 21 South Bend Symphony Saturday. April 4 South Bend Symphony mer President George W. Bush’s fodder for conspiracy theorists. Pops Concert Orchestra Concert James MWwefer Friday-Salurday Annie grandfather, Prescott Bush — Its most enduring story is the Photochoreography dug up his grave when a group one concerning Geronimo’s April 10-11 Broadway Musical of Army volunteers from Yale remains, and in 2005, Yale histo­ Friday, March 27 Styx Concert Tuesday-Wed. Rlverdance were stationed at the fort during rian Mare Wortman discovered a with Special Guest Kansas April 14-15 Music & Dance Sensation World War I, taking his skull and letter written in 1918 from one Farewef/ Performance some of his bones. Skull and Bones member to Saturday-Sunday Stomp Harlyn Geronimo, 61, wants another that seemed to lend Umphrey’s McGee those remains and any held by validity to the tale. the federal government turned The letter, sent to F. Trubee Look for Morris Ad on Thursdays (574) 235-9190 www.MorrisCenter.org over to the family so they can be Davison by Winter Mead, said Thursday, February 19, 2009 The Observer ♦ N E V ^ S page 9 Man shoots self Facebook backtracks after protests Web site rethinks new terms of service, seeks to reassure users while in church Facebook spelled out, in quell user protests, and the Associated Press plain English rather than site also created a group NEW YORK — In an the legalese that prompted called “Facebook Bill of Manson said she “had just Associated Press about-face following a tor­ the protests, that it “does­ R i g h t s a n d finished telling them about rent of online protests, n’t claim rights to any of Responsibilities,” designed GARDEN GROVE — A man our intervention hotline that Facebook is backing off a your photos or to let users shot and killed himself in we have — suicide prevention change in its user policies other content. give input on front of a cross inside tele­ on the fifth floor — and all of while it figures how best to W e n e e d a Facebook’s v a n g e list R o b e rt IT S c h u lle r’s a sudden I heard this pop, a resolve questions like who license in “We never intended terms of use. Crystal Cathedral on loud pop, it almost sounded controls the inform ation order to help to claim ownership It also apolo­ Wednesday as a nearby vol­ like a firecracker,” she said. shared on the social net­ y o u s h a r e over people’s content g iz e d f o r unteer told a group of visitors Spicer said one of Smick’s working site. inform ation what it called about the church’s suicide- cards was a driver’s license, The site, which boasts w ith y o u r even though that’s “the confu­ prevention program, police and that the note mentioned 175 million users from friends, but we what it seems like to sion around and church officials said. a pickup truck in the parking around the world, had qui­ don’t claim to many people.” these issues.” The man handed a note and lot. etly updated its terms of o w n y o u r “ W e n e v e r his driver’s license to two Cathedral spokesman John use — its governing docu­ information.” intended to ushers, walked to the cross Charles said none of the ment — a couple of weeks Tens of thou­ Mark Zuckerberg claim owner­ and then shot himself in the tourists was injured. ago. The changes sparked sands of users Facebookfounder s h i p o v e r head as he appeared to be The glass-walled, 10,000- an uproar after popular joined protest people’s con­ praying, Senior Pastor Juan member megachurch in consumer rights advocacy g r o u p s o n t e n t e v e n Carlos Ortiz said. Orange County is home to the blog Consumerist.com Facebook, say­ though that’s The Orange County coro­ “Hour of Power” broadcast, pointed them out Sunday, in ing the new terms grant the what it seems like to many ner’s office identified the man an evangelism staple aired a post titled “Facebook’s site the ability to control people,” read a post from as Steve Smick, 48. Church internationally for more than New Terms Of Service: ‘We their inform ation forever, Facebook on the bill of spokesman Mike Nason said three decades. Thousands Can Do Anything We Want even after they cancel their rights page. there was no record of Smick visit the cathedral to see With Your Content. a c c o u n ts . The latest controversy being a member at the cathe­ where the broadcast is filmed F o re v e r.”’ This prompted a clarifica­ was not the first between d ral. before a live congregation. F a c e b o o k h a s s i n c e tion from Mark Zuckerberg, the rapidly growing site Betty Spicer, a volunteer It was not immediately s o u g h t to Facebook’s and its users over its five- usher at the famous sanctu­ clear where Schuller was at reassure its founder, who year history. ary, said she greeted Smick the time of the shooting. users — tens told users in a In late 2007, a tracking when he entered. She said he Afterward, police could be of thousands “We need a license in b lo g p o s t tool called “Beacon ” caught handed her a folded note seen through the cathedral’s of whom had order to help you Monday that users off-guard by broad­ with two cards inside as the glass doors investigating the joined share information “on Facebook, casting information about man told her: “You may want scene and taking photo­ protest people own their shopping habits and th is .” graphs before the body was g r o u p s o n with your friends, but their inform a­ activities at other Web Spicer said he then walked removed. They also searched t h e s i t e we don’t claim to own tion and con­ sites. After initially defend­ to the foot of the cross. She his pickup truck, Ellsworth that this is your information. ” trol who they ing the practice, Facebook and Yvette Manson, another said . not the case. share it with.” ultimately allowed users to volunteer, said they thought There have been two other A n d o n Zuckerberg, turn Beacon off. A redesign Smick was praying when they shootings at the church in W e d n e s d a y m essage to who started of the site last year also h,eard a pop. recent years. m o rning , Facebook users Facebook while prompted thousands to The man used a semiauto­ In December 2004, Crystal u s e r s w h o still in college, protest, but in that case matic handgun, said police Cathedral Orchestra conduc­ logged on to also acknowl­ Facebook kept its new look. Lt. Dennis Ellsworth. tor Johnnie Carl, 57, killed Facebook edged that a Palo Alto, Calif.-based A tourist, one in a group of himself at the complex after, were greeted by a message “lot of the language in our Facebook is privately held. several visitors from Canada, a standoff that began when saying that the site is terms is overly formal and Microsoft Corp. bought a told Manson the man had he opened fire in offices reverting to its previous protective of the rights we 1.6 percent stake in the shot himself. before a Christmas pageant. terms of use policies while need to provide this service company in 2007 for $240 “I didn’t realize it. I thought He had been hospitalized for it resolves the issues to y o u .” million as part of a broader he was praying,” S p i c e r said . severe depression. r a is e d . But this wasn’t enough to advertising partnership.

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E d it o r in C h ie f for drunk driving. He struck a plea bar­ devoted billions of dollars to a futile and to legalize the use of marijuana for med­ Chris Hine gain, served 18 months’ probation, and destructive effort to eliminate the pro­ ical purposes. As Justice Clarence was able to move on with minimal dam­ duction, sale, and use of a variety of sub­ Thomas warned in his dissenting opinion M a n a g in g E d it o r B u sin ess M a n a g er age to his athletic career. Phelps stances which it deems insalubrious. in Gonzales v. Raich, the federal govern­ Jay Fitzpatrick John Donovan bounced back from While failing to fulfill its stated objec­ ment’s prosecution of the war on drugs A sst. M a n a g in g E d it o r : Katie Kohler the controversy in Ben Linskey tives, the war on drugs has brought threatens to dissolve the Constitution’s Asst. M a n a g in g E d it o r : Deirdre Krasula the most impressive ------about the deaths of innocent Americans, most basic checks on federal power. m anner imaginable, drained the U.S. treasury, eroded The most basic problem with drug pro­ N ew s E d it o r : Jenn Metz Guest winning a record Columnist Constitutional checks on the federal gov­ hibition, though, is that it represents an V ie w p o in t E d it o r : Kara King eight gold medals in ernment’s powers, blocked patients’ attempt to suppress peaceful, harmless S p o r t s E d it o r s : Dan Murphy the 2008 Beijing access to valuable medical treatments, behavior through the coercive apparatus Bill Brink Olympics and returning home as a catalyzed the militarization of domestic of the state. Government exists to protect Sc e n e E d it o r : Analise Lipari national hero. A few weeks ago, howev­ police forces, and created a black mar­ our individual rights, not to protect us Sa in t M ary ’s E d it o r : Liz Harter er, the star swimmer once again found ket that keeps violent criminals in busi­ from ourselves or to tell us how to run

P h o t o E d it o r : Jessica Lee himself under scrutiny after a photo­ ness. our lives. You may find marijuana use graph surfaced showing him using a Serious discussion of our nation’s drug distasteful, but you have no right to dic­ G r a p h ic s E d it o r : Mary Jesse bong at a party in South Carolina. This laws remains all too rare, but in recent tate to your neighbor what he may do Ad v e r t is in g M an a g er : Maddie Boyer time, Phelps did not escape unscathed. years, notable thinkers from across the within the confines of his home. AJcohol A d D e s ig n M a n a g e r : Mary Jesse USA Swimming issued him a three- political spectrum have begun to use frequently leads to deadly traffic C o n t r o l l e r : Stacey Gill month suspension, the Kellogg Company acknowledge the failure of the drug war. accidents, addiction, serious health prob­

S y stem s A dministrator : Mike Moriarity dropped him as a spokesman, and the The late conservative icon William F. lems, and broken families, yet the state Richland County, South Carolina, Buckley and his magazine, National still recognizes our fundamental right to O f f ic e M a n a g e r & G e n e r a l In f o Sheriffs Department arrested eight indi­ Review, were consistent supporters of consume alcohol in a responsible man­ (574) 631-7471 F ax viduals who were at the party with drug legalization, and even President ner, provided that we do not harm others (574) 631-6927 Phelps, though the swimmer himself will Obama has indicated that he supports as a result. Why, then, should marijuana, A d v e r t is in g not face charges. some reform of drug laws, though he has a far less dangerous drug, be illegal? 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In Brazil Carnaval starts on Saturday, spring in the vernal equinox, so they sub­ season. 40-day endurance test, the conclusion of and in New Orleans, the Mardi Gras cele­ stituted a pre-Lenten celebration. Why? Well, on the one hand, Lent can which we anxiously await so that we can brations began back in January. Here in Further, the list of food items one could feel like it lasts forever. If, right from the say, “Whew! That’s over!” If we’re truly South Bend most Mardi Gras celebra­ not eat during Lent was extensive, and in beginning of Lent, we’re wishing for it to ready to dive in to the season, each Lent tions will simply begin and end this a world that did not yet include detailed be over so that we can get back to our could become a step along the road to Tuesday night. knowledge of food storage or safety, chocolate or our Starbucks, we’ve cer­ holiness, to a life for each of us that looks OK sorry if I’ve Kate Barrett much less controlled refrigeration, it just tainly missed the point. When we more and more like the life Jesus desires underestimated didn’t make sense to let perishables hang abstain from certain foods, or “give for you and for me. your party plan------around for six weeks when you couldn’t something up,” we’ve connected to an It’s time to get into the spirit of Lent. n ing; m aybe ea t them . ancient and venerable custom dating Take a deep breath and make your you’re starting F aithpoint Even the Church participates in this back as many as 1700 years, but the pur­ preparations. Clean out the cupboards of earlier than that, kind of “get it out of your system” feast­ pose behind the sacrifice has never been your heart and mind and ask God, who is but let’s just say ing before Lent begins. This last Sunday to give something up just to prove that “gracious and merciful, slow to anger, that in the next five days many people before Lent, often called “Alleluia we can manage it for forty short days. and abounding in steadfast love,” to will be taking their pre-Lent preparations Sunday,” gives the alleluia the Mardi And 40 days is nothing, really. In the guide you through these 40 wonderful quite seriously. Maybe you’ll eat up any Gras clean-out-your-cupboard treatment, grand scheme of things, even over the days of opportunity, days in which lingering Valentine’s candy that might fitting in extra alleluias whenever possi­ scope of your life, or of 2009, 40 days is through prayer and self-discipline and still be available; you might indulge in a ble throughout the Mass. Singing alleluia the blink of an eye. Why not look at it in offering you’ll be ready for the new life few extra desserts or snacks or whatever then becomes off-limits in liturgies from a new way: as a moment to begin? As awaiting at Easter. You just might find you plan to give up for Lent; perhaps Ash Wednesday to the Easter Vigil, when just enough time to get something start­ yourself saying, “Whew! That was a you’ll set the TiVo so you can at least go it will return with the pomp and celebra­ ed? In the earliest centuries of the great start!” back later and watch those favorite tion of a celebrity on the red carpet. Church, only adults who wanted to shows you'll miss as the screen remains Each of these pre-Lenten customs has become Christian participated in the sea­ This week’s Faithpoint is written by dark. become a way we take a deep breath son of Lent as their final preparation for Kate Barrett. Kate Barrett is the director At least six centuries ago, Mardi Gras, before we dive in to the austerity and baptism at the Easter Vigil. Later, of the Emmaus program in Campus or “Fat Tuesday,” probably originated out solemnity of Lent. Much like dipping your already-baptized Christians joined in, Ministry. She can be reached at of practical purposes. Christians could toe in the cold water before taking the year after year, as a sign of recognition [email protected] not take part in the already prevalent actual jump, we seem to need a “Get that the path toward holiness is a life­ The views expressed in this Faithpoint pagan festivals and celebrations that fell ready, get set, go!” moment before Ash long adventure, and sometimes a strug­ are those of the author and not during Lent, marking the coming of Wednesday signals the beginning of the gle. That’s quite different than a finite, necessarily those of The Observer.

Letters to the E ditor A clear Catholic teachings Brad Duffy claims that “there is nothing “every sign of unjust discrimination in ‘anti-gay’ about Notre Dame.” Really? Last their regard should be avoided” (2358). misunderstanding spring approximately 3,000 students, fac­ Brad Duffy states that “Notre Dame can­ ulty and staff signed a petition to include not allow its mission to be shaped by those It is my sincerest hope that every Magisterium. These teachings cannot “sexual orientation" in Notre Dame’s Non- determined to demoralize it.” We don’t Philosophy professor on campus keep be dismissed so easily. He then tells us Discrimination clause. want to demoralize Notre Dame’s mission. a copy of Steven DeLaurentis’ Feb. that Christ accepted prostitutes — and Apparently this outpouring of support We want to ensure that it lives up to its 18th letter “A Christian Acceptance.” It by extension, all sinners — lovingly. from almost half the student body did not mission of being a university that espouses will certainly provide them several But this is a fallacy of composition — merit an official response. Year after year Catholic beliefs, which include the accept­ slides if they ever desire to teach logi­ accepting a prostitute isn’t the same as Notre Dame rejects the Gay-Straight ance and respect of gay/lesbian students. cal fallacies. He invokes the same accepting prostitution. Those sinners Alliance’s application for club recognition, This university is our home too, and it tired, irrelevant arjjuments used by came to Christ repentant, not flaunting further isolating gay and lesbian students saddens us that it continually alienates rabble-rousing, anti-Catholic peda­ their sin. He accepted a prostitute who from the Notre Dame community. The part of its community that only asks for gogues without the energy or evidence washed His feet with her tears (Luke active elimination of the Film Festival is respect and support. Therefore, while you to muster a substantial response. 7:38) not who attempted to turn a trick. just one of the many indications of the uni­ might consider our views “radical,” we do He begins with a one-two ad- on him. versity’s attitude toward members of its not. Neither do 3,000 students who recog­ hominem-strawman argument — He completely decontextualizes own family. nize that there are areas in which Notre Brad Duffy’s irrelevant mistake in Deut. 25:11-12 as an example of an Notre Dame’s treatment of gay and les­ Dame needs to be improved. It is time for identifying the “Queer Film Festival” unchristian passage, just before telling bian students is embarrassing for a uni­ Notre Dame to live up to the Catholic as a “play” — which somehow demon­ us that condemnations of homosexual­ versity that prides itself on its Catholic teachings so central to our University’s strates that Brad D iffy intended to ity must be taken in context, and that character and family atmosphere. We identity. “attack the imminent Vagina the Gospels don’t record Christ con­ regret that Brad Duffy so deeply misunder­ Monologues” instead, as if this had demning homosexuality. But the stands the nature of Catholic teachings on Bridget Flores anything to do with the actual content Gospels don’t record a lot of things — homosexuality. sophomore of Brad Duffy’s letter. It doesn’t. “Jesus did many other things as well. If The Catholic Church does not condemn Welsh Family Hall He then gives us a convenient laun­ every one of them were written down, gays. Catholic teaching characterizes Mary Dewey dry list of the dark limes in the I suppose that even the whole world homosexual acts as “disordered,” just as it sophomore Church’s history, even recently, and would not have room for the books condemns all sexual acts outside of m ar­ Pangborn Hall somehow he leaps irom the idea that that would be written.” (John 21:25) riage. Regarding treatment of gays, the Jackie Emmanuel members of the Calholic Church — which is precisely why the Pauline Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us freshman even PopeS — have committed grave epistles are so important. The Church that they “must be accepted with respect, Walsh Hall sins, to the idea that somehow the exists precisely to provide the sort of compassion, and sensitivity,” and that Feb. 18 Church’s teachings aren’t valid, or contemporary context Mr. DeLaurentis aren’t infallible. Infallibility and calls for, the context he dem ands.But Impeccability are two completely dif­ more importantly, if he claims to be ferent things — no one has ever said Catholic or even Christian but doesn’t the Pope won’t sin. Christ didn’t prom­ believe “sacred Scripture” is a reliable That's bologna ise us a perfect Church with a hierar­ guide, then what remains? chy of haloed men. Instead, he made In closing, we don’t need to “balance Dear John Traub, We’d like to thank that certainly deserves more efforts than our first Pope Peter a man who denied the Catholic nature of this institution” you for raising awareness about the trag­ rescuing South Bend’s homeless shelters Him three times and cut off a soldier’s with anything. Catholic is a designation ic injustice that’s occurring on Notre from closing due to the economic crisis. ear in anger. It would be foolish and from which everything else should Dame’s campus. We appreciate your will­ We understand; NDH’s lemon caper chick­ absurd to claim that the Church has flow, not one against which everything ingness to take a stand for $5 footiongs. en can be as bitter as the South Bend never acted unjustly, to whitewash the else m ust balance. The speed at which you organized 1,549 winter. Sustainability, discrimination mistakes of the men who claim to act students to support your cause is truly an based on sexual orientation, violence in on Her behalf. But I he actions of the Tommy Maranges accomplishment. Students haven’t been the Congo — save those issues for the Church’s members — Mr. freshman shaken from their apathy like this since vegans who wear tye-dye, because you, DeLaurentis’,.mine, B16’s — are not St. Edward’s Hall Recker’s stopped making cheese fries. Mr. Traub, have found an issue with the same thing as the teachings of the Feb. 18 As front page Observer news, this can which the burger-eating, madras-wearing finally take the spotlight away from trivial domer can identify. ... We’re glad that issues like recycling and sexual assault Notre Dame students finally feel passion­ and focus it where it belongs: the price of ately about an issue. But the fact that the a 12-inch meatball sub. Thanks for ensur­ issue happens to be sandwiches? 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All dian Christian Finnegan will Much closer is Mazatlan Authentic milk and has the meals are gener­ be performing at Legends at Mexican Restaurant; located just past slightly creamy ously portioned, 10 p.m. A regular on VHl’s Bethel College — an easy four-mile, cooling qualities of and one of the best “Best Week Ever” and the “I 10-minute drive on McKinley. Along milk, especially parts of Mazatlan is Love the ...” series, Finnegan with La Esperanza, the local after the salsa. But Mazatlan offers attractive ' the leftovers. is most famous for being Hacienda chain and the Colorado- the similarities end Mexican food. As for the To the first-tim e “Chad,” the based chain Chipotle, Mazatlan is one there. M azatlan’s “authentic” in the title, they diners, the horcha­ sole of the few Mexican restaurants horchata, ordered ta is a must. Caucasian Christian around South Bend, and it makes a by the pitcher, has won’t be fooling any Mexicans, M azatlan’s many roommate in Finnegan stand as one of the area’s finest. a taste of hazelnut but the food is certainly a daily lunch and din­ t h e R e a l at Legends M azatlan’s menu is astonishingly and cinnamon that good substitute for Michiana. ner offer enough simple to comprehend, even to the will surely be variety for any level World Saturday s k e t c h o n staunchest Hispanophobe. A glossary unique to most diner to try some­ “Chappelle’s io p.m. of terms in the menu simply explains American-bred thing at least a lit­ Show.” He is Admission: foods like enchiladas and burritos. palates. M azatlan tle bit new. With also offers drink specials on well- lunch specials under $5 and “combi­ also a regu­ Free And with Philly Cheese Steak-inspired l a r o n dishes, almost anyone is sure to find liked margaritas and tequilas. nation dinners” under $7, Mazatlan Comedy something that appeals to them. Almost all appetizers are miniature won’t stretch many wallets. Central’s standup comedian The fresh warm chips and home­ versions of entrees, but this can help Appealingly non-American, the shows like “Premium Blend” made red salsa are brought to the diners gel a broader experience out restaurant is absolutely a good invest­ and he has had his own half table immediately. This excellent of their visit. The quesadillas are ment for those looking to branch out an hour special on Comedy combination is a good start as an almost big enough for a light meal. from dining hall taquitos and lobster- Central Presents. appetizer, but the quick eater might Although they make marvelous left­ ish quesadillas. Comedy Central also spon­ be surprised at how spicy the salsa is. overs, it would be hard not to finish Mazatlan offers attractive Mexican sored Finnegan’s national col­ That being said, diners with a taste these juicy chicken numbers. Pairing food. As for the “authentic” in the lege tour in the first half of these with the red title, they won’t be fooling any 2007. The “Two for Flinching salsa can add a kick to Mexicans, but the food is certainly a Tour” was done to support his Mazatlan the tender cheesy fla­ good alternative for Michiana. 2006 comedy CD of the same 507 E. McKinley Ave. (574-259-4430) vor of the quesadillas. Thinking back on it, some of the name. Even at the age of 35, When the entrees restaurant’s best offerings were based Finnegan is still viewed as an Hours: 11-10:30 Mon.-Fri, 12-10:30 Sat., 12-9 Sun. come, most diners will on cheese, a Midwestern staple. Of up-and-comer in the comedy be ready to try some­ course, the pleasant staff doesn’t world and definitely a name to Prices: Apps. $2-$8, Entrees $5-$10 thing a bit new. The speak with Hispanic/M innesotan watch in the future. 10 Words or Less:Mexican with Midwestern enchiladas are done fusion accents, but the faded green Finnegan’s material is rela­ well, but their bland­ and orange walls do certainly convey tively clean for a comedian manner, hot food served quickly. ness is somewhat of a a warming blandness native to the these days (not overtly sexual let down after the Midwest. Even the style of decor, or graphic, but not PG-13 spiciness of the chips albeit Mexican-inspired, has a flair of either) and it relies mostly on and salsa and the your friend from W isconsin’s mom’s observational humor, a.k.a., savoriness of the house. Mazatlan accepts its girlfriend jokes, quirks of cer­ chicken quesadillas. Midwesternness and seems even to tain areas, childhood memo­ The pork carnitas, embrace it to their advantage. ries, etc. His CD is very enter­ paired excellently taining — a welcome relief with rice, are surpris­ Contact J.J. Rees at [email protected] from the Dane Cook imitator albums that have been flood­ ing the market — and he excels as a live performer. His delivery does not pretend to be anything special, but his facial expressions and onstage demeanor greatly enhance the punch lines to his less funny m a te r ia l. The best way to describe Finnegan is that he’s just like­ able and his endearing man­ ner makes him an audience favorite, which helps even his weaker jokes to still go over w ell. Admission to Finnegan’s per­ formance is free with a Notre Dame or Saint Mary’s student ID.

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Karen Lykes, 7:30 p.m., Leighton Concert The Boy in the Striped Pajamas’ (2008), Hall 6:30 p.m., Browning Cinema Not many people can claim they’ve performed in As part of the “New Perspectives in Holocaust the United States, Europe, Japan and Central Films" theme for this weekend’s movies in the America, but one woman who is known for her Browning Cinema, “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas sensational mezzo-soprano voice can attribute all tells the tale of two young children who become best those accomplishments to her name. Karen Lykes,., friends through the barbed wire fence of a concen- the associate professor of voice at the University of (ration camp. Bruno is the son of a wealthy German Cincinnati, will make a visit to Notre Dame’s cam -S 8*commandant, while Shmuel is a Jewish child forced pus this evening for a special performance lasting!: to work for the Nazi regime. Unbeknownst to the just under an hour and a half. Students of this children, Shmuel’s home is the extermination camp notable professor and performer have been nomi- - Auschwitz. Though Bruno is forbidden from ventur- nated for the Grammy Award for Best Classical ing to the “farm” behind his house, he secretly visits Vocal Performance and the Tony Award for the boy who becomes his one true friend. These two Outstanding Actor and Actress in a Musical. Don’t boys’ fates become intertwined when, upon learning miss the opportunity to let her voice tickle your that he’ll be moving away, Bruno sneaks over to visit ^senses as she takes you on an epic journey from the , Shmuel one last time, an event that quickly turns “ Baroque period to contemporary masterpieces. tragic as the cruelty of the Nazi regime is revealed. \ ' ' ' " ' ' " Comedy Hypnotist Daniel James, 9 p.m., ‘One Day You Will Understand’ (2007), 3 Washington Hall p.m., Browning Cinema Having been a hypnotist for almost 30 Another film that falls in line with the Holocaust years, Daniel James knows a thing or two theme this weekend, “One Day You Will about the business. He’s performed at over , Understand” is a tale set in 1987 during the trial 400 schools and universities, multiple of Lyon’s Gestapo head Klaus Barbie. While the nightclubs and on numerous cruise ships. trial takes place, a French man grows more and His shows have been heralded as “hilari­ more intrigued and tries to piece together his ous” and “incredible,” and are sure to not family’s history and involvement in World War 11. only stun audiences, but also keep them His mother suspiciously shies away from provid­ entertained as they roar with laughter. ing him with details so he must resort to shuffling Known for breaking activity attendance through photographs, letters and memorabilia records at the schools he goes to, his show and documents left behind by his father. He is is sure to be a sellout. Make sure to pile in quick to make judgments about his family’s early before Washington Hall fills up and involvement, but eventually learns that things you miss this free chance to witness the aren’t always as they seem. extraordinary hypnotic talent of Daniel Ja m e s. ‘ Contact Adriana Pratt at [email protected]

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NBA Hornets rout Magic behind Paul's double-double Kidd, Wright lead Mavericks to victory over Nets nearly a year after being traded from New Jersey to Dallas

included six points from Paul, that Paul’s advantage over the Associated Press the last on a soft jumper set up likes of Anthony Johnson and NEW ORLEANS — Chris Paul by a weaving dribble across the Tyron Lue would more than had 36 points and 10 assists, lane. compensate. and the New Orleans Hornets Butler added a pair of 3s later New Orleans raced to a 17-6 handed the Orlando Magic their in the quarter and Paul another lead, with Paul scoring 12 of worst loss of the season, 117-85 jumper as New Orleans built its those points and assisting on on Wednesday night. lead back up to 86-62 heading Stojakovic’s transition jumper. Rasual Butler added 15 into the final period. New Late in the first quarter, Paul points, and David West had 14 Orleans’ lead only grew from had 16 points, three assists and for the Hornets, who’ve won there as all 12 Hornets who four rebounds, compared to 14 their first two games following dressed ended up with at least points, four assists and three the All-Star break. two points. rebounds for the entire Orlando Rashard Lewis had 17 points, Reserves Melvin Ely and team. At that point, New and J.J. Redick 14 for Orlando, Devin Brown each finished with Orleans had made 13 of its first which shot poorly from the field 11 points, Peja Stojakovic had 17 shots and led 33-14. and free-throw line. Dwight 10 and the Hornets shot 58 per­ Other than Howard, who had Howard had 12 points and was cent (46-of-79). 10 points in the opening quar­ a non-factor for most of the last After Howard had 44 points, ter — six on free throws — three quarters, when he scored 19 rebounds and eight blocks a Orlando had trouble making only two points. night earlier, the big worry for shots. From late in the first Orlando’s previous worst loss New Orleans was what quarter until several minutes was by 19 points to Boston on Orlando’s superstar center into the second, Orlando was Dec. 1. Having won in overtime would do against Hilton mired in a l-of-17 shooting against Charlotte on Tuesday A rm strong, Sean M arks and Ely, slump, dropping the Magic to 5- AP night, the Magic looked fiat in who’d been reserves before of-25 (20 percent) overall to Hornets guard Chris Paul shoots during the first half of New Orleans, shooting 37 per­ Tyson Chandler injured his left that point. New Orleans’ 117-85 win over Orlando Wednesday night. cent (26-of-70) and trailing by ankle in January. The 7-foot-1 New Orleans’ lead got as big double digits most of the game. Chandler, the Hornets best inte­ as 41-21 before the first of hesitation dribble as he drove to ahead jumper by Josh Howard New Orleans outscored rior defender and rebounder, Redick’s three 3’s in the period. the hoop. started a 15-1 spurt that turned Orlando 44-18 in the paint and was then was traded to Orlando made five of six 3-point Paul ended up with 26 points this game into a rout. The Mavs outrebounded the Magic 46-35. Oklahoma City on Tuesday in a attempts in the latter half of the by halftime, at which point New ended up scoring 40 points in Orlando was as close as 58-50 deal that ended up being period, but could not reduce its Orleans led 56-43. the third quarter, their most in after Hedo Turkoglu’s 3 early in rescinded Wednesday night deficit much because of Paul’s any quarter all season. the third quarter, but the because he failed a physical. continued onslaught, which Dallas 113, New Jersey 98 Thursday is the first anniver­ Hornets seemed unfazed. Although Howard was solid included a 3 of his own and a Jason Kidd and Antoine sary of the swap that sent Kidd Minutes later, W est’s driving early on, those worries began to fast break layup that he started Wright celebrated the first and Wright to Dallas for Harris, scoop ignited an 8-0 run that fade when it became apparent with a steal and ended with anniversary of their trade from Trenton Hassell and others. the New Jersey Nets a day early Harris scored 41 points in a Wednesday night, leading the 24-point victory over the Mavs Dallas Mavericks to victory over earlier this season and was only their former team. a few days removed from his Kidd opened the game with first All-Star appearance, but he three early 3-pointers and didn’t have the same zing this scored 23 points, one shy of his time. He went more than 20 season high. He also had 10 minutes before scoring and fin­ assists and a quick-handed steal ished with 18 points on 5-of-18 against Devin Harris — the shooting. Hassell started but youngster he was dealt for — didn’t score in 20 minutes, miss­ during the game-breaking third ing his only shot. q u arte r Vince Carter started 6-of-8, Wright was a big reason for but missed his last 10 shots, fail­ that surge, hitting three 3-point- ing to score in the second half. ers and scoring 13 of his 20 He finished with 15 points. points in the period. Brook Lopez had 16 points and The Mavericks improved to 7- Jarvis Hayes scored 15 on 6-of-6 2 since Kidd was put in charge shooting. Keyon Dooling scored of the offense. This one was 14. especially impressive as four The game opened with the starters cracked 20 points, and Nets inviting Kidd to shoot. On all five were in double figures. one play. Carter started chasing Josh Howard had 24 points and a pass into the corner, realized 10 rebounds, Dirk Nowitzki had it was Kidd, then shook his head 23 points and nine rebounds, and went back into the lane. and Erick Dampier scored 10. Kidd swished a 3-pointer, then New Jersey lost its fourth another soon after. He didn’t straight, all by at least 15 have a point in the second quar­ points. ter, but Nowitzki scored 16 in Playing for the first time since the period, after being shut out AP a tough loss to Boston six days in the first. Mavericks guard Jason Kidd, left, chases a loose ball against Nets guard Devin Harris during the ago, Dallas trailed 55-52 at half- Kidd and Howard each scored second half of Dallas’ 113-98 win over New Jersey Wednesday night. Kidd scored 23 points. time. A few minutes later, a go- 11 points in the third quarter.

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NBA NCAA Men’s Basketball AP Top 25 Rankings

team record points 1 Connecticut (66) 24-2 1794 2 Oklahoma (4) 25-1 1709 3 North Carolina (2) 23-2 1676 4 Pittsburgh 24-2 1589 5 Memphis 22-3 1465 6 Michigan State 20-5 . 1443 7 Louisville 19-5 1280 8 Wake Forest 19-4 1217 9 Duke 20-5 1048 10 Marquette 21-4 1045 11 Missouri 22-4 1041 12 Villanova 20-5 983 13 Clemson 21-4 939 14 Arizona State 20-5 830 15 Kansas 20-5 651 16 Xavier 21-4 646 17 Gonzaga 19-5 599 18 Illinois 21-5 589 19 Purdue 20-6 582 20 UCLA 19-6 473 21 Butler 22-3 373 22 Washington 19-6 334 23 LSU 21-4 294 24 Syracuse 19-7 207 25 Dayton 23-3 194

Men’s Baseball Preseason USA Today/ESPN Poll team points 1 LSU (14) 738 2 North Carolina (12) 737 3 R ice(1) 673 Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady, right, announced that he would have surgery on his knee, ending his chance 4 Georgia 600 of a return this season. McGrady has missed 85 games since joining Houston before the 2004-2005 season. 5 Texas A&M (2) 590 6 Stanford (1) 576 7 Arizona State 533 8 Cal State Fullerton 507 9 Florida State 500 Rockets' McGrady out for season 9 Texas 500 11 Ole Miss 431 Associated Press deciding on the best course sion after much delibera­ not the way things should be 12 Georgia Tech 327 of treatment on his knee. tion, we truly feel this is best handled.” 13 Oklahoma State 321 HOUSTON — Houston ESPN.com first reported for both me and the Rockets Some of the Rockets said 14 Miami, FL 320 Rockets star Tracy McGrady that McGrady was out for in the long term .” they also found out through 15 San Diego 304 will have surgery on his left the season after the Rockets Houston coach Rick the media, but Ron Artest 292 16 Louisville knee and miss the rest of beat the Nets on Tuesday Adelman lashed out at said the news came as no Baylor 269 17 the season. night. McQrady after practice on surprise. 18 UC Irvine 262 The star forward said on Rockets spokesman Wednesday for not inform­ “Everybody pretty much 19 Fresno State (1) 247 Nelson Luis said McGrady ing the team of his inten­ knew he was going through 20 Missouri 224 his Web site Wednesday that met with a doctor in New tions. Adelman said he only some tough times right now 21 Pepperdine 156 the pain has been persistent 22 UCLA 140 and he will have microfrac­ York on Tuesday and had learned that McGrady was in his career,” said Artest, 23 Florida 112 ture surgery. He’s confident another out-of-state doctor’s out for the season when he who’s started the last two 24 Costal Carolina 102 he’ll return next season. appointment scheduled read it in a newspaper in games in McGrady’s place. 25 Clemson 80 McGrady is Houston’s Wednesday. McGrady said the morning. “I knew it was pretty severe third-leading scorer. He had he would have the surgery “There should be a proto­ for him not to be able to arthroscopic surgery in May “immediately.” col, there should be a proce­ practice and play.” and has missed 18 games “It has been extremely dure where we have a The Rockets have won this season because of his frustrating dealing with the chance to sit down and talk their last two games without Nike/Inside Lacrosse Men’s sore knee. He also missed knee injury this season,” about the situation and not McGrady and 13 of. 19 with­ one game with a sprained McGrady said. “It’s been be announced in the press,” out him this season. Lacrosse Media Poll ankle. He said before the tough on me both physically Adelman said. “I don’t know Houston is 33-21 overall this All-Star break he wanted to and mentally and while why that happened, why he season and in fifth place in team record consult with doctors before we’ve come to this conclu­ did that. Certainly, that is the Western Conference. 1 Virginia (12) 1-0 2 Syracuse (2) 1-0 3 Maryland 2-0 4 Johns Hopkins 0-0 In Brief 5 North Carolina 2-0 6 Cornell 0-0 Patriots’ Brady remains on Carolina’s Peppers eyeing Red Sox owner renews 7 Duke 1-0 schedule for knee rehab possible trade to Dallas call for MLB salary cap 8 Georgetown 0-0 BOSTON — New England Patriots CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Julius FORT MYERS, Fla. — Boston 9 Navy 2-0 quarterback Tom Brady says his Peppers still wants out of Red Sox owner John Henry 10 NOTRE DAME 1-0 recovery from knee surgery remains Carolina, but he’ll only agree to renewed his call for a salary cap 11 UMBC 1-0 on schedule and he doesn’t see any be traded to four teams, further on Wednesday after an offseason 12 Princeton 0-0 reason he won’t be ready for the complicating the Panthers’ efforts in which the New York Yankees 2009 opener. to get compensation for the four­ added three free agents for But Brady stopped short of predict­ time Pro Bowl defensive end. $423.5 million. ing when exactly he’ll return to the On the eve of the deadline to Or, as Red Sox president Larry field.”I’m feeling great. I’m feeling place the franchise tag on Lucchino said, “the Yankees have really good. Everything is progressing Peppers, a person close to the spent like the U.S. Congress.” just as I expected,” said Brady told player said Wednesday that the And while Boston’s chief rival around the dial reporters Wednesday at a charity impending free agent wants to opens a new $1.5 billion Yankee event. play for Dallas or three other Stadium on April 3, Lucchino said “It’s just a matter of getting to that unnamed teams, two of them in Fenway Park, built in 1912, NCAA Men’s Basketball time,” Brady said. “I wish it was right th e NFC. should be around for another 50 around the corner. I wish it was here The person, speaking on condi­ y ears. now. 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NCAA B a s k e t b a l l MLB Penn State gets ugly win at Illinois Griffey set to throws — marking the first stretch, Penn State made Associated Press time a team didn't have an just three of its 26 shots. CHAMPAIGN, 111. — Talor attem pt in a game at the Ultimately, the Nittany return to Seattle Battle made four free 46-year-old Assembly Hall. Lions closed with a 14-2 throws in the final 16 sec­ The teams combined for run, erasing the 31-24 lead onds to lead Penn State to the lowest-scoring game in Illinois opened up with Braves had fallen through. Associated Press an ugly 38-33 win over No. NCAA Division I since Dec. 6 :1 7 le ft. The person spoke on condi­ 18 Illinois on W ednesday 14, 2005, when Monmouth Battle, the only player the PEORIA, Ariz. — Ken tion of anonymity because n ig h t. beat Princeton 41-21. score in double figures, Griffey Jr. has decided to the Mariners had yet to Battle finished with 11 Neither team scored until had six points during that return to the Seattle announce the deal. points for the Nittany Lions Illinois forw ard Mike Davis’ r u n . M ariners. Griffey is fifth on baseball’s (19-8, 8-6 Big Ten), who jumper more than 4 min­ Illinois used a 13-4 run The Mariners announced career home run list with committed 13 turnovers utes into the game. that spanned 11 minutes the move Wednesday night. 611. and made just 28 percent About 10 minutes in, both around halftime to take a The 39-year-old star’s con­ Atlanta appeared to be of their shots. teams were still in single 19-17 lead about 3 minutes tract is for one year and Griffey’s choice on Tuesday The lllini (21-6, 9-5) were digits while shooting a into the second half. The believed to be worth $2 mil­ for the same reason the for­ no better, shooting 30 per­ combined 5-for-26 from the run was fueled, as much as lion in base salary, plus mer Mariners star left Seattle cent (1 5-for-50) and com­ field. Shots fell short, anything, by Penn State’s incentives. in 2000: geography. The mitting 15 turnovers. sailed long and found eight turnovers during that Earlier in the day, a person Braves’ spring training camp Chester Frazier and Trent enough rim to roll and s tr e t c h . with knowledge of the negoti­ is about a 20-minute drive Meacham had seven points bounce harmlessly — and The lllini opened the gap ations told The Associated from the Griffey family home each to lead Illinois, which frustratingly — away. to 29-20 with just over 10 Press that an apparent in Orlando, Fla., and Atlanta did not shoot any free During one 20-minute minutes left. agreement with the Atlanta is about an hour away by p lane. Griffey asked for a trade from the Mariners in 1999 to OK, SO MY SUBS BEAU* ABRTT GOURMET AND be closer to home. He eventu­ ESTABLISHED IN CHARLESTON, H WE’ RE NOT FRENCH EITHER. MY SUBS JUST TASTE ally got one just before the IN 1983 TO ADD TO STUDENTS SPA A LITTLE BETTER, THAT'S ALL! I WANTED TO 2000 season, to Cincinnati. AND GENERAL DATING ABILITY. 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NBA Kings trade Miller, iJnplanned Salmons to Bulls f Pregnancy? ment to a playoff run. Associated Press “I like him a lot,” Gordon said. Don't go it alone. The Chicago Bulls acquired “He’s a great passer, has a great center Brad Miller and John feel for the game, and I think he Salmons from the Sacramento can make it a lot easier for $f you or someone you low needs help Kings on Wednesday for four guys.” o r iiihirnidliom please call. Notre Dame players, including forwards Nocioni, the two-time Drew Gooden and Andres Argentine Olympian, averaged h S many resources in place to assist you. Nocioni. 10.4 points and 4.2 rebounds for Sacramento also got Michael the Bulls this season. He has Ruffin and Cedric Simmons in three years and $21 million left the deal, but immediately traded on his deal. Confidential support and assistance Ruffin to the Portland Trail Sacramento might be interest­ available a t N otre Dame: Blazers for forward Ike Diogu ed in re-signing Gooden, a and cash. The Kings then waived Northern California native who Sr. Sue Dunn, ( )1\ Student Allan s, 631-781?) guard Quincy Douby and veteran has been pursued by the club Sam Cassell, acquired on several times in recent years. Atm Firth, Student Allans. 631-268.» Tuesday from Boston, to make He’s averaging 13.1 points and Sylvia Dillon, Campus Ministry, 631-7163 room for their new players. 8.6 rebounds, but hasn’t played John Dillon, Campus Ministry. 631-7163 The Bulls gave up some salary since Jan. 19 because of a groin flexibility to acquire Miller, a injury. Dr. Susan Steihv-l’asalich, Counseling Ctr., 631 -136.3 two-time All-Star who played Kings interim coach Kenny Aim K. Kirva, Health Services, 631-8286 105 games with the Bulls early Natt was excited to land Gooden in his career. 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The disappointing double-double guy.” Bulls apparently are still com­ The Kings returned from the mitted to chasing a playoff berth All-Star break with a home game despite starting the day seven against Atlanta on Wednesday games below .500. night. “You always hate to lose good Portland moved Diogu, an guys and good players, and that’s underachieving power forward, difficult, but we’re adding two to acquire Ruffin, who hasn’t guys that we like a lot,” Bulls played this season while recover­ coach Vinny Del Negro said ing from a sprained left ankle before the team’s game at and an Achilles’ tendon injury. Milwaukee. “I think we're adding Ruffin practiced with the Bulls two really good pieces that we’re last week, however. Write sports. Contact Bill excited about, and hopefully we The Blazers also gained a $3 can get them here soon and get million trade exception to be them acclimated as soon as pos­ used within the year. sible.” Diogu, who joins his fourth Brink at [email protected] The trade clears more than NBA team, has barely played $13 million in salary cap room since the Blazers acquired him in next season for the Kings, the a trade with Indiana last sum­ NBA’s worst team. Among the mer. four players acquired by the Kings, only Nocioni has a con­ tract that stretches into next sea­ son. In the midst of a thorough Notre Dame Graduate franchise upheaval, the Kings didn’t hesitate to part with Miller, their longest-tenured player and Joins Leading Area Veterinary Hospital one of the few links left to Sacramento’s run of eight straight playoff berths earlier in the decade. The 32-year-old Magrane Pet Medical Miller joined the Kings in 2003 and spent 5% years as their starting center when he wasn’t slowed by injuries. “I’m definitely excited for the Keith Kitson Logue, DVM opportunity to go home and go to a team that I’ve already played for,” said Miller, an Indiana Magrane native. “I have a lot of friends Dr. Logue is a graduate of University of Notre and family back there. The Bulls Pet Medical Center are right on the verge of getting into the playoffs, and winning is Dame and Purdue's School of Veterinary something very important to me right now.” medicine. Although Miller provides a combination of defensive size and outside shooting ability, the Dr, Logue brings a wealth of experience in emergency and Bulls might get an even bigger lift from Salmons, who’s having a critical care medicine - care of the sickest pets, to our quietly outstanding year with 4.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists in addi­ experienced staff, tion to his steady scoring. The Bulls didn’t learn they had lost four teammates until the "Carinp/bryowr pet is carmp/or o/amity member and //ee/ prWeped team bus pulled away from to work witb a preat team to care/bryour pet; wbetber bea/tby or i//." Chicago for the short trip to Milwaukee. While forward Luol Deng seemed dismayed by the trade of Nocioni, his good friend, Conveniently located to N.D. in the Edison Lakes Business Park (Mishawaka) other Bulls were excited by the move, with Ben Gordon saying it 8 minutes from Notre Dame, directly east on Angela I Edison Road shows the franchise’s commit­ page 20 The Observer ♦ SPORTS Thursday, February 19, 2009

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half-second slower than we came out and took care of Day One Louisville’s, but the win­ Purdue b u siness.” Wildcats ning Irish time set another At the onset of singles play, continued from page 24 continued from page 24 school record. continued from page 24 Notre Dame separated itself “We’re off to a pretty from the team that lost to Notre Dame most recently said. “But we have to keep good start, but you could and senior Katie Potts won 8-4. Northwestern, and certainly downed previously-undefeat- this up for seven sessions toll we were a bit nervous The top-ranked duo of Tefft and from the Purdue squad it faced. ed Michigan State, 6-1, in a ro w .” out of the gate,” women’s freshmen Kristy Matthews led Sunday in East Lansing, The women’s 800 relay coach Brian Barnes said. Frilling then the effort, earn­ Mich., which Bayliss said had team of sen­ “Hopefully swept the dou­ ing a victory 6- been a tough place for the ior Christa we can pull bles point with Today, we came out 0, 6-1 at No. 5 Riggins, jun­ “We’re off to a pretty that out of an 8-7 victory. singles. Frilling Spartans’ opponents of late. and took care of One key for the Irish this io r M e g a n good start, but you them and get Despite the followed her Farrell, a bit more fact that all the business. ’’ lead, prevailing season has been their doubles could tell we were a play. s o p h o m o r e confident. doubles matches 6-1, 6-1, and bit nervous out of the But we came “Our doubles has held up Lauren ended in Irish Kelcy Tefft Tefft continued pretty well so far,” Bayliss Sylvester and out of the victories, the the trend, win­ gate. ” Irish senior said. “For us to make a signif­ freshman evening with team was far ning 6-1, 6-0. icant dent on the national A m y two wins and from satisfied. Potts defeated Brian Barnes scene we will need to lock Prestinario two records “All of o u r d o u­ her opponent in down our lower positions beat the sec- Irish women’s coach and that’s a bles teams didn’t her first jingles because I thought our depth o n d - p 1 a c e good start play as well as w e s h o u ld match of the season, 6-1, 6-2. was going to be our strength.” L o u i s v i l l e for u s .” have,” Tefft said, “All of our Sophomore Kristin Rafael pro­ Notre Dame has eight team by nearly four sec­ Competition continues at matches were closer than we vided the Irish with a 6-0 lead underclassmen — three fresh­ onds. 10 a.m. Thursday, as the would have liked them to be.” by winning 7-5, 6-2, and finally, men and five sophomores — The Irish also took First in men try for their third title Tefft said the key to the domi­ in the only match that went to in its top nine lineup slots, the 200 medley relay, but in four years and the nating performance was forget­ three sets, Ciobanu prevailed 4- which has led to some incon­ by a much closer margin — women attempt to lock up ting Sunday’s loss to 6, 6-3, 10-6. sistency. .03 seconds, again over their 13th consecutive con­ Northwestern in the National Notre Dame will travel to “We knew that we were Louisville. The team of ference championship. Indoor Semifinals. Utah to face both Brigham throwing them into the deep freshman Colleen Fotsch “I think we just let that go,” Young and Utah over the week­ end, hoping that they would and sophomores Samantha Contact Mike Go timer at Tefft said. “All of the matches end. swim, and we have been pret­ Maxwell, Kellyn Kuhlke [email protected] and there show where we stood, ty competitive,” Bayliss said. and Amywren Miller had a M olly Sammon at both in singles and doubles, and Contact Douglas Farmer at “Maturity has been a key and qualifying time that was a [email protected] what we needed to do. Today, [email protected] the competitive spirit our younger guys have displayed has been remarkable at West Virginia never trailed scored in the first half, but offensive rebounds before times. That having been said, Loss after intermission. With 16:03 they’re long and athletic and finally scoring. The home we need to make some left, Irish junior Luke they’re kind of hard to keep team also had 15 points off improvements in areas where continued from page 24 Harangody knocked down off the board.” turnovers to Notre Dame’s the heat of battle has exposed two free throws to cut his M ountaineers guard Alex eight. a few things we need to do them a little credit, too,” Irish team ’s deficit to three, but Ruoff led West Virginia with “They hurt us on the back­ better if we expect to keep coach Mike Brey said in a Notre Dame never got closer 24 points, including four 3- board,” Brey said. “That was improving.” press conference after the th a n th a t. pointers. Ruoff nailed a base­ the real issue, not being able It appears the Irish have gam e. Harangody finished with a line jumper with just over 12 to control the backboard as begun that improvement, as Irish senior shooting guard game-high 26 points but minutes left to give the good as we did at home, and Notre Dame rides a four-game Kyle McAlarney scored seven McAlarney, who netted 12 Mountaineers a 12-point lead. that kind of cost us.” win streak heading into points on 3-of-4 shooting in points, was the only other “He gave them confidence,” The M ountaineers built a today’s 4 p.m. match against the first six minutes as Notre Irish player to score in double B re y s a id . 17-point lead Northwestern. Dame built its 10-point edge. fig ures. “When we had with less than a The Irish will hit the road But West Virginia closed the “We kept digging, we gave him finally “They hurt us on the minute left and Saturday for a 12 p.m. start gap quickly and cut the ourselves a chance to come missing a few, backboard. That was sent the Irish at Ohio State, one of the deficit to four with 9:45 left in back,” Brey said. “We had w e c o u l d n ’t packin g. nation’s top teams. the first half. some great looks here in the clean up the the real issue, not Notre Dame The M ountaineers ended second half. I thought we’d backboard and being able to control will head to Contact Kate Grabarek at the period with a 6-0 run to score a little bit more in the get a rebound. the backboard as Providence kgrabaO 1 @sain tmarys.edu take a 42-40 at halftime. second half the way we He’s one of the good as we did at Saturday. The better players, Friars also a first-team home, and that kind w e n t d o w n all-league guy, of cost us. ” Wednesday, los­ and he’s one of ing 94-76 to th e guys th a t’s Louisville. making them Mike Brey A s e a s o n Undergraduate Research @ Notre Dame go right now — Irish coach after going 14- a very confi­ 4 in conference dent player.” play, the Irish Upcoming Events and Important News - After holding their own must win four of their final under the basket against five games to finish their Big Louisville and South Florida, East slate with a .500 record. Information at the Irish were outrebounded “You can’t hang your head, 40-28 against West Virginia. and this group won’t,” Brey http://undergradresearch.nd.edu The Mountaineers edged said. “They’ll keep competing Notre Dame 16-6 in second- and battling.” chance points. On one posses­ sion early in the second half, Contact Fran Tolan at West Virginia grabbed four [email protected]

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against DePaul and Louisville. Standings The Scarlet Knights have three winnable games before continued from page 24 ending the season against UConn. Where the girls are. has it a little tougher — it Georgetown helped itself faces UConn in addition to the stay in contention by beating JUST ONE BLOCK EAST OF NOTRE DAME C ardinals. West Virginia in overtime Wednesday. It faces Syracuse Still in the hunt: and Villanova before finishing Wander where ND girls are living next year? DePaul (20-7, 8-5), against Seton Hall. No. 22 Notre Dame (18-6, 7-5) Brand new Irish Row Apartments and Irish Crossings The Blue Demons beat The homogenous bottom Townhomes are leasing fast for both the 2009-2010 Syracuse, 87-79, Tuesday and grouping: and 2010-2011 school years. have the week off to prepare Syracuse (15-10, 4-8), Interestingly, future residents are 80% girls and 20% for South Florida on Feb. 24. West Virginia (14-11, 3-9), After that, they face St. John’s (15-10, 3-9), guys so far — that's four girls to every one guy. Providence (9-16, 3-9), Marquette and Cincinnati, so What brings the girls? they have a chance to win out Cincinnati (13-13, 3-10), and snag a top-four spot. Seton Hall (15-12, 3-11) Maybe it's the cool features that come with living Notrq Dame heads into the These teams are all around at Irish Row or Irish Crossings, like: Huskies’ den this weekend, the same area. Syracuse has but after that the Irish face a shot at climbing into the * Furnished residences Syracuse, Providence and top-eight and receiving a bye, - Including a 42" flat panel HDTV West Virginia, all winnable but it would need to win out In every living room games. Should the two teams (against Georgetown, Notre finish tied, Notre Dame holds Dame, West Virginia and * Private, full bath in each bedroom • Laundry room with washer & dryer in each unit the tiebreaker thanks to two Providence) to have a legiti­ * Up to 4 bedrooms per unit • Fitness center and lounge, including tanning wins over DePaul this season. m ate shot. * F REE Internet & 200+ TV stations • Brand new construction Since every team makes the Right in the middle: tournament, these teams • Community social events Rutgers (16-10, 7-6), have a chance to put together • Close to groceries, restaurants, Marquette (16-11, 7-6), a run once they get to entertainment and campus Georgetown (6-7,16-10), Hartford. Syracuse, West «»»*>. South Florida (18-8, 5-7) Virginia and St. John’s have Come see what's bringing in all the girls. South Florida lost to the decent non-conference ' Townhomes But, better hurry before all the guys catch on. Irish Tuesday but played well records, so a few wins and a UMiST tor lease m Irish • enough to win in the first win or two in the conference Ro w StotWtt! half. Junior guard Janae tournament could get them * Stokes hit four 3-pointers in NCAA consideration. W** IiushSfc the half. The Bulls still have Cincinnati, Providence, *#* • Irish Crossings to travel to DePaul and West Virginia and Seton Hall ROW Villanova on the road before didn’t help their causes by the conference tournament. losing Tuesday. Rutgers and Marquette lrishRowApartments.com j lrishCrossings.com both picked up wins Tuesday, The views expressed in this [email protected] j 574.277.6666 Marquette over Cincinnati column are those of the Sales model at the comer of Burdette & Vaness Streets and Rutgers over Seton Hall. author and not necessarily The Golden Eagles have easy those of The Observer. games against St. John’s and Contact Bill Brink at NOW LEASING FOR 2009-2010 AND 2010-2011 Providence before finishing [email protected].

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M e n ’s B asketball M e n ’s T ennis Sliding down the mountain Unbeaten Wildcats Notre Dame falls at West Virginia as set to visit NCAA hopes dwindle By KATE GRABAREK By FRAN TO LAN Sports Writer Associate Sports Editor No. 25 Notre Dame will host On Wednesday night at West an undefeated Northwestern Virginia, Notre Dame came team today that Irish coach out playing like it had in Bobby Bayliss called one of back-to-back wins over the most improved in the Louisville and South Florida. country. Unfortunately for the Irish, “They are off to a great they couldn’t keep it up. start at 10-0 and have terrific After Notre Dame (14-11, 5- depth,” Bayliss said. “I expect 8 Big East) jumped out to a a great challenge. We have 16-6 lead and forced West played a more difficult sched­ Virginia coach Bob Huggins to ule to date than they, and I call two timeouts early in the hope that gives us a slight first half, the M ountaineers edge in the close matches (18-8, 7-6) stormed back and because they have dominated eventually secured a 79-68 most of their early opponents. win on their home floor. “They have several players “We couldn’t get into a who really make you earn rhythm, and I think their what you get and they play

defense, you’ve got to give AP good doubles.” Left, junior forward Luke Harangody finishes a dunk during Notre Dame’s 79-68 loss at West see LOSS/page 21 Virginia Wednesday. Right, the Mountaineers' Alex Ruoff drives past Harangody. see W ILDCATS/page 21

ND S w im m ing Men's and women's teams lead Big East Championships

The men’s relay team set a deadlocked with Louisville to the final dive, but in the 200 medley relay. The By MIKE GOTIMER and school and conference record after the first leg, but senior Pittsburgh’s Alex Volovetski, team of senior Jeff Wood, MOLLY SAMMON with a time of 6:27.19, and Danny Lutkus swam a strong who won the event by a score sophomore Joe Raycroft, jun­ Sports Writers the women’s relay team did second leg to give the Irish a of 373.1 5-367.60, narrowly ior Andrew Hoffman and the same with a time of sizeable lead. Sophomore edged out Bulfin for first. sophomore Joshua Nosal fin­ Both Notre Dame’s men’s 7:13.51. With 137 points, the Steven Brus and junior Junior Caleb Dunnichay ished with a time of 1:30.25. and women’s teams posted men lead Pittsburgh by four MacKenzie LeBlanc closed out earned all-conference honors Louisville earned top honors record-setting performances points, while the women, with the race for Notre Dame. with his third-place finish, with a meet-record time of in the 800-yard free relay to 80 points, have a 12-point The Irish divers, led by sen­ while sophomores Wes Villafor 1:25.85. earn the lead after one day of edge over Louisville headed ior captain Michael Bulfin, and Eric Lex rounded out the “This was a great session for competition at the Big East into the second day of the claimed second through fifth top five. us,” men’s coach Tim Welsh Championships in four-day meet. place in the 1-meter diving The men finished competi­ Indianapolis. The men’s relay team was event. The event came down tion with a sixth-place finish see DAY O N E/page 21

ND Women’s Tennis ND Women’s Basketball Analysis Boilers no match for Irish ND still in the hunt Squad sweeps Purdue for a first-round bye after suffering first Four games left, time to itself a game in the champi­ loss ofseason Sunday shine. onship. No. 24 Notre Dame did so By DOUGLAS FARMER Tuesday against South Florida, Also going bye-bye: Sports Writer at least in the second half. The No. 8 Louisville (24-3,11-2), Irish No. 19 Pittsburgh (19-5, 9-3), outscored Villanova (17-9, 9-3) No. 14 Notre Dame shut out Bill Brink the Bulls 42------The Cardinals won 89-60 at Purdue Wednesday and home over St. John’s Tuesday, improve to 7-1, erasing the and their two-loss conference memory of a tough defeat to b r e Z n d " record has them in good posi­ top-ranked Northwestern w on 86-79 in T am pa. But they ’ll have to tion heading into the confer­ Sunday. “We were excited to get all man up, figuratively, against ence tournament. As long as all-world Connecticut Sunday. senior forward Angel the matches today, our first 7-0 Ten teams were in conference McCoughtry keeps up her per­ this year,” senior Kelcy Tefft action Wednesday, and some formance (23 points, 9.3 said. “Usually there is a girl or rebounds, 4.9 steals per game), two that doesn’t perform very boosted their hopes while oth­ ers moved themselves further Louisville will be in good shape. well that day, or a girl or two Pittsburgh beat Villanova on the other team who plays from contention. Wednesday night, 70-54, to very well that day.” Stone-cold lock: move into a tie for third in the The Irish put pressure on conference. The Panthers still Purdue from the start, as fresh­ No. 1 Connecticut (26-0,12-0 play Louisville, but finish men Shannon Matthews and Big East) Nothing to say here. UConn against Cincinnati, West junior Colleen Rielley won 8-5 ZHIBIN DAI/The Observer will win the Big East and the Virginia and Providence. Nova and junior Cosmina Ciobanu Junior Cosmina Ciobanu finishes a shot during Notre NCAA Tournament unless see PURDUE/page 21 Dame’s win over Michigan on Feb. 6. either Oklahoma or Auburn has see STANDINGS/page 22