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sources, including federal, state for a place to house a business to By MADELINE BUCKLEY and local governments, the market the research. News Editor University and private donors, “The road to market in a lot of offers labs, offices and high tech- these things is a long road, but you Innovation Park has been pro- nology conference rooms to its ten- have to start somewhere,” he said. moted as a facility that will bring ants. Gregory Crawford, dean of the University research into the mar- Suckow is working on developing College of Science, said one of the ketplace as a profitable business tissue vaccines for cancer, more biggest advantages Innovation venture. specifically, an adjuvant, which he Park offers to professors and peo- But what does this mean for said is something that helps a vac- ple in business is the opportunity to Notre Dame students and faculty? cine work more effectively. network. For professor and director of the “We can reduce the incident of “It’s a physical place, a tangible Freimann Life Science Center prostate cancer by 90 percent in asset that brings people together Mark Suckow, Innovation Park is a rodents. We have also shown that that otherwise wouldn’t meet,” possible place to launch a business we can reduce the growth of ovari- Crawford said. “You can bump to market his development of can- an cancer by 70 percent,” he said elbows with investors and state cer vaccines. of the vaccine’s progress. “Both of officials. These types of connections Although Suckow has not com- these technologies hold significant were accidental before but now mitted to using Innovation Park, he commercial potential.” these collisions will be intentional.” is looking into the facility as a start- Along with a business partner, Suckow said this opportunity to SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer ing point to commercialize his vac- Suckow is continuing to develop The Innovation Park reception area is pictured. Innovation Park cines. The Park, funded by multiple the vaccine adjuvant while looking see PARK/page 4 offers spaces for research, meetings and networking. CSC adds Bangladesh Benches to be placed at Main Circle

Alumni Hall. seems minor, Schmidt said, it is By LAURA McCRYSTAL “I think a lot of people always still important because stu- summer service program News Writer complained about there not dents frequently comment being a spot to sit down at about the lack of available seat- Students waiting for rides at Main Circle,” he said. “People ing and it was an issue that stu- Notre Dame’s Main Circle will continually say they want a dent government was able to soon have a place to sit, as two spot to sit, a place to relax, a address. new benches will be installed in convenient spot to wait.” “It’s pretty small but it’s the next few weeks. Schmidt wrote an e-mail to something tangible,” he said. University Architect Doug Marsh during the summer, “Sometimes the work that you Marsh said the benches will be inquiring about the possibility do people can’t actually see it installed in the northwest and of benches at Main Circle. taking shape.” northeast corners of the circle, At the time, Marsh told Schmidt said student govern- weather permitting, within a Schmidt he would look into the ment usually works on larger few weeks. project. Schmidt said he recent- projects, but is also able to Student body president Grant ly heard from Marsh that the address smaller issues on cam- Schmidt said he initiated the project would be completed. pus that can improve student project because he thought stu- The funding for the benches life. dents would benefit from seat- came from a specifically desig- “I just knew that I personally ing in the area. nated bench fund, Marsh said. was always frustrated with not Schmidt said Main Circle, a “[The two benches] will having a place to sit,” he said. popular meeting place on cam- match the other memorial “It was just one of those things Photo courtesy of Sean Pennino pus, does not currently offer benches located in nearby that needed to be there.” Notre Dame boxers pose with a group of local Bengalis during the seating. The nearest benches to areas such as the South Quad CSC’s first Banglandesh ISSLP last summer. main circle are set back against and the Law School,” he said. Contact Laura McCrystal at the Law School building and Even though this project [email protected] Cross missions of Bangladesh, it By KATIE PERALTA is amazing to consider that not Assistant News Editor one boxer had ever gone over,” she said. Notre Dame’s relationship Mark Weber, a 2009 graduate, Interest in job shadowing doubles with the Holy Cross Missions in former boxing club president Bangladesh has gained new and captain and producer of the momentum in the past year — film, approached Morgan in the By LAURA McCRYSTAL from last week’s premiere of the summer of 2008 to discuss the News Writer film “Strong Bodies Fight: creation of a possible link Rough Cut” to its new between the CSC’s ISSLP and The Notre Dame Job Shadow International Summer Service the Bengal Bouts, Morgan said. Program, offered through the Learning Program (ISSLP) in the “Mark asked us to be a part of Career Center, nearly doubled developing country. ‘taking Bengal Bouts to the next the number of applicants it The new ISSLP, offered phase’ and to provide the pro- received since last year, through the Center of Social grammatic infrastructure that according to career counselor Concerns (CSC), sent four stu- could allow it to succeed,” she Bridget Kibbe. dents to Bangladesh for the first said. “He felt the ISSLP was a The Job Shadow Program time just this past summer, good fit — our Center’s commit- allows students to observe a despite the fact that it shares a ment to the work of Holy Cross Notre Dame alum in a career long history with the Holy Cross and the academic service learn- field that interests them for Missions in the country, Rachel ing.” one day during Winter Break, Tomas Morgan, director of With an initial “pilot” trip to Kibbe said. The program, she International Service Learning Bangladesh in May with four said, was initiated last year. and Justice Education at the fellow boxers, Morgan said, “It gives [students] a little bit CSC said. Weber committed to the of a preview of what can be PHIL HUDELSON/The Observer “For as long as Bengal Bouts Sophomore Corinne Vittori sits at the Career Center. The Center is has been supporting the Holy see ISSLP/page 4 see SHADOW/page 4 offering a job shadowing program to undergraduate students.

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INSIDE COLUMN QUESTION OF THE DAY: IF YOU COULD TEXT JIMMY CLAUSEN, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY? Patriotic support

I love America. I think it’s the greatest country in the world, and I would never want to live any- Billy Cowhey Marc Jiorle Rosabelle Conover Patrick Guibert Anna Gorman Alexa Doyle where else. As a result, I have the utmost respect for our troops sophomore junior junior freshman freshman junior and those who plan Keough Siegfried Badin Dillon Walsh Family Walsh to eventually serve in the military. I feel like I have to “Ignore the “Please stay.” “Run that “Those “You’re good at “LOL :-).” say this as a dis- haters and just touchdown play two-a-days football.” claimer because if keep doing again.” really paid off, your reaction to my what you’re next statement is Jimbo.” anywhere near as doing.” hostile as the one I Mike Gotimer got from those seat- ed around me at the Sports game on Saturday, Production you’re probably Editor going to be appalled Have an idea for Question of the Day? E-mail [email protected] by it. We’re too nice to Navy’s football team. I understand why we respect Navy, and I have no problem with it. Obviously, IN BRIEF almost all of their players who took the field on Saturday will be fighting for our “Dia de los Muertos (Day of country after graduation rather than play- the Dead) Ofrenda ing in the NFL or applying for jobs, and Installation” will be held at 10 we should respect that. a.m. today in the Scholz Historically, Notre Dame also owes a Family Works on Paper debt of gratitude to the Naval Academy for Gallery in the Snite Museum of helping us stay in business during World Art. War II when the Navy used Notre Dame as a training center and paid enough rent to Notre Dame Women’s Boxing help keep the school afloat during the war. Club will hold its first Baraka We honor them for this by playing them Bouts fights today at the Joyce every year in football. Center Fieldhouse at 6 p.m. Clearly, our two institutions share a spe- Tickets are $6 at the door. cial relationship, and Navy is probably the only team on our schedule that we can The Nanovic Institute for consider more of a friend than a foe. International Studies will spon- What’s lost in all of this is that despite sor the film “To Be or Not to the tremendous amount of respect that Be” today at 7 p.m. at the exists between the two teams, the Browning Cinema at the Midshipmen run out of the tunnel at Notre DeBartolo Performing Arts Dame Stadium with one thing in mind. Center. Tickets can be pur- They want to beat us just as badly as chased online at performin- USC or Michigan. In fact, with the excep- garts.nd.edu. tion of those Jesuits from Boston, they may want to beat us more than any other VANESSA GEMPIS/The Observer The Department of Film, team since they only have two wins in Members of the Notre Dame Chorale practice in preparation for their concert this Television and Theater will their last 45 tries against us. Friday at the Leighton Concert Hall of the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. sponsor the production of “The This isn’t to say that our Fighting Irish Sugar Wife” tonight, Friday would rather let Navy win than beat them. night and Saturday night at It simply means that there is something 7:30, as well as 2:30 p.m. on special about our football team and our Sunday at the Decio Mainstage school that makes any team that comes to Theater at the DeBartolo South Bend hungry for a victory in historic OFFBEAT Performing Arts Center. Tickets Notre Dame Stadium. are $10 for students and $12 It means that as a fan base, we need to Nude Australians bathe in the town of Biloela in ed Wednesday that Wayne for faculty and staff. be just as loud in the game against Navy selves at car wash Queensland state. The four County school administra- as we are against any of our other rivals. BRISBANE, Australia — men are due to appear in tors have halted the plan The Notre Dame Women’s Now this doesn’t mean that we should It was just a routine car court next month. at Rosewood Middle School Volleyball team will play tell Navy to “suck it” or that we need to wash. Except there was no Police and the car wash in Goldsboro. Georgetown on Friday at 7 boo them. It also doesn’t mean that we car — and no clothing. operator warned the public The school was offering p.m. at the Purcell Pavillion of don’t have to honor guests like wounded Four Australian men who against mimicking the 20 test points to students Joyce Center soldiers or veterans that the university allegedly undressed and men, with police saying in exchange for a $20 may have invited to attend the game. soaped up at a car wash Tuesday the high-pressure donation. Rosewood princi- The film “Rape of Europa” Rather, we should cheer on our team have been charged with washer could be danger- pal Susie Shepherd had will play Friday at 9:30 p.m. at with as much passion as we always do exposure and public nui- ous, especially if it goes in said that she approved the the Browning Cinema of the against our historically powerful oppo- sance. Police said the men the eyes. idea after a parent adviso- DeBartolo Performing Arts nents to try to give the Irish what many paid for a wash before ry council presented it as a Center. Tickets can be pur- refer to as one of the best home field stripping nude and clean- N.C. school puts the way to raise money. chased online at advantages in college football. And at the ing themselves in the kibosh on cash-for-grades Shepherd rejected the sug- performingarts.nd.edu. end of the game, once the Irish have a vic- soapy water while their GOLDSBORO, N.C. — gestion that extra points on tory safely in hand, we should walk to female companions took Administrators have nixed two tests could make a dif- To submit information to be midfield, congratulate our opponents on a photos. a North Carolina middle ference in a final grade. included in this section of The good game, and, in the case of Navy, con- Police arrived mid-cycle school’s cash-for-grades Observer, e-mail detailed tinue the long tradition of singing each after being called Sunday fundraiser. The News & Information compiled information about an event to school’s alma mater with each other. by Smart Wash operators Observer of Raleigh report- from the Associated Press. [email protected] It’s a formula that’s worked in the past that should undoubtedly work in the pres- ent. It’s a formula that makes us Notre Dame. Today Tonight FRIDAY GAMEDAY SUNDAY MONDAY Contact Mike Gotimer at [email protected]. The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. EATHER W

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to remember the women and that social workers are in great Kristallnacht tragedy By ALICIA SMITH men that have risked their lives demand in the VA [Veterans’ News Writer for our country.” Affairs] Hospitals.” by those who believed there The club also aimed to raise The display was set up from By MEGHAN PRICE was some scientific and bio- In recognition of Veterans Day awareness about the issues vet- 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Student News Writer logical difference between yesterday, the Saint Mary’s erans face after finishing their Center Atrium at the College. Jews and other people. Social Work Club put up an tours abroad. Price said the club hopes the Dr. Ernesto Verdeja, assis- “Their goal was national informational booth to raise “Many don’t realize that one display will give students per- tant professor of Political reformation and a racially awareness about the men and in four homeless individuals is a spective and appreciation for all Science and Peace Studies at pure society,” Verdeja said. women who currently serve and veteran, that veterans have high they have. Notre Dame, visited Saint “You can see how terrifying have previously served our suicide rates or that the loved “I think it is important that Mary’s College last night to this type of prejudicial ideolo- country. ones of veterans sacrifice and students are mindful that we give a lecture in commemora- gy can be.” Members of the club, donning suffer a great deal as well,” have had the luxury of being tion of Kristallnacht, an event The changes in state, after yellow ribbons to show support Price said. born into a country where we which marked the beginning World War II, were the next of veterans, distributed both The booth also provided infor- have freedom and rights. There of the systematic persecution step. Germany was forced to information about the history of mation about how students as are millions of women and men of the Jewish people in make payments of land and the holiday as well as yellow well as social workers can who have put their lives on the Germany and other parts of recourses after the war. The ribbons to faculty and staff, become involved in helping vet- line to secure those freedoms Europe. This week marks the country was humiliated and encouraging them to show their erans, through activities like for us, and often when they 71st anniversary of was left in political instabili- appreciation as well. writing letters to volunteering at return from war, they are for- Kristallnacht, a German word ty. This, Verdeja said, lead to “Veterans Day is a day that we veterans’ hospitals. gotten about,” she said. that translates to “the night the empowerment of an celebrate to remember those “We also wanted to be proac- “Likewise, there are many stu- of the broken glass.” extreme party with a radical heroines and heroes that have tive and show students that if dents who have a loved one who In his presentation, entitled ideology. served our country and gave us they are interested in helping currently serve or have served “Ordinary Roots: The Nazi “Genocide is rarely, if ever, the freedoms we often take for veterans, then there are many in the military in the past and it Holocaust and the causes of the first goal,” he said. granted,” Mallory Price, Social ways they can,” Price said. “We is to bring our community Mass Extermination,” Verdeja “Rather, it is the product of Work Club president said. “The also wanted to highlight that together and find solidarity.” addressed Kristallnacht, the radicalization.” Social Work Club wants to raise social work is a great career Holocaust as a whole and the On Nov. 9 and 10, 1938 the awareness about the need for path that they can take to help Contact Alicia Smith at steps that led to it. last and biggest state organ- more support for veterans and veterans and their families, and [email protected] Verdeja discussed the slip- ized riots occurred. During pery slope that lead to geno- Kristallnacht, 100 Jews died cide of so many and 25,000 oth- people. ers were STUDENT SENATE “The ends are harassed and irrational but “Genocide is rarely, if then taken to the means or ever, the first goal. concentration causes that Rather, it is the camps. Student-rector relations discussed lead to it are product of Verdeja said understandable after this point important.” dent in the dorm. and open for radicalization.” German power By SARAH MERVOSH Pasquerilla East senator “It’s a two-way street,” he a n a l y s i s , ” began to News Writer Taylor Gagan suggested that said. “If you want that good Verdeja said. Dr. Ernesto Verdija expand and as rectors meet with each stu- relationship, I think we have He said the assistant professor the Reich At its weekly meeting dent in his or her dorm at the to focus on the students.” H o l o c a u s t increased so Wednesday night, Student beginning of the year to set Gagan said a rector might resulted from Political Science and too did the per- Senate discussed how to fos- the tone for better relation- need to seek out students if what he called Peace Studies secution of ter the relationships between ships. some are shy and unwilling to “cascading rad- Jews, along students and their dormitory “We’re one of the dorms take the initiative to get to icalization,” with other rectors and rectresses. that has a new rectress this know the rector. which started out as ordinary minorities such as gypsies, “Rectors are incredibly year. She did something real- “It’s important to see that prejudice but later snow- homosexuals and smaller important people in the lives ly cool with the freshman. it’s a two-way street, but balled into mass extermina- Christian denominations. of our student body,” student She brought them in one by there are people that aren’t tion. “There will always be prej- body vice president Cynthia one and talked to them,” outgoing like we are,” she Verdeja explained the histo- udice,” Verdeja said. “The Weber said. “They are in a lot Gagan said. “I don’t think said. ry of anti-Semitism in the only way to stop this kind of of ways extension of the that’s just important fresh- Lewis Hall senator Cristi world and particularly in thing is to re-humanize and administration and they are man year. I think that’s Yanker suggested that rectors Germany as the first step in empathize with the objects of huge parts of the communi- important all four years.” create a time set aside to this chain of causes. prejudice and to remember. ty.” “We always have this view meet with students so that Jews, Verdeja said, were We do this through educa- Student body president that the rector is the bad those who wished to get to prejudiced against for many tion.” Grant Schmidt said most stu- guy,” she continued. “[If you know their rector could have different reasons. They were Verdeja has recently pub- dents who come to Notre get to know the rector,] then a less formal opportunity to targeted by Christians for lished a book on related top- Dame had an adult mentor in you won’t necessarily have do so. their faith and labeled as ics called “Unchopping a high school, whether it was a that view and they won’t feel “It would be great if the “chartist killers.” They were Tree: Reconciliation in the parent, teacher or coach. that negative energy towards rectors had something like hated by nationalists who Aftermath of Political “At Notre Dame, that per- them.” office hours, as sort of an thought they did not identify Violence.” son is ideally the rector,” he Brad McDonald, an O’Neill open time to come in because themselves with Germany and said. “The rector takes on Hall resident, said it would be they are interesting people,” were not “good Germans.” Contact Megan Price at this motherly or fatherly fig- unreasonable to expect the she said. They were also discriminated [email protected] ure, which is extremely rectors to seek out every stu- Maria Lynch of Breen- Phillips Hall said some rec- tors might not be fit for the role of an adult mentor and students may have to look elsewhere. “I don’t think that a lot of rectors are cut out for that job,” she said. “I think that maybe it would be better to focus on encour- aging a program that helps us find advisors on campus that aren’t necessarily our rec- tors,” Lynch said. “I think there is a lack of students who have really good connec- tion with one faculty mem- ber.” Duncan Hall senator C.J. Kelly agreed. “Some of their personalities aren’t even conducive to a fatherly or motherly figure. Even if we wanted them to be that, they might not be able to do it,” he said. Gagan said rectors could also get more involved in dorm events in order to foster relationships with students in a more relaxed atmosphere. “Just simple things like ice cream after dorm mass,” she said. Contact Sarah Mervosh at [email protected] page 4 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Thursday, November 12, 2009

“We are renting access to what’s To apply, students were asked said the program is useful Park called the Greenhouse, which is a Shadow to submit a résumé and fill out because they can even receive big common area on first floor of an application form about the advice about which academic continued from page 1 Innovation Park,” he said. “Other continued from page 1 industry in which they would majors or specific skills might tenants will be in the Greenhouse like to shadow, Kibbe said. help them obtain a job in a doing research or working on busi- expected in a career in that “We really do have students particular industry. collaborate with people in busi- ness plans. Students will be inter- particular industry,” Kibbe from all over the country par- “We’re just very excited and ness, science and government is a acting with them on casual basis. said. “I think part of it is the ticipating,” she said. “At this we really encourage students big draw to using Innovation Park. “The theory is that the tenants opportunity to really find out point I am contacting the to take advantage of this “There will be opportunities to will also get the opportunity to from that alum what they like, alums and making the match- opportunity,” she said. interact with other entrepreneurs interact with other tenants and what they don’t like, what they es.” The Career Center hopes the — people experienced in bringing other students there working on recommend, how to break into Kibbe said the students will program will continue to grow ideas to market,” Suckow said. similar problems. You interact with this industry.” learn of their job shadow as more students become “The overall layout was skillfully other people there and interact The program relies on a matches the first week of aware of the benefits of the Job planned to really sort of enhance with Innovation Park staff for guid- database of over 1,200 alumni December, at which time they Shadow Program, Kibbe said. interaction.” ance and help making connec- in different careers nationwide will contact the alumni and It allows students to experi- Crawford said the University tions.” who volunteered to participate schedule the day for their job ence a career field and have hopes to get students involved in The ESTEEM program also rents in the program when they shadow. time with an alum in a particu- the projects at Innovation Park. office space and classroom space were contacted by that Career This year’s applicants lar field who can give them “It will be a terrific experience in the Park, Alworth said. Center with the help of the expressed interest in a variety advice. for students to see how companies “There have been a few chal- Alumni Office, of career fields, Kibbe said the Career Center start and how an idea in a profes- lenges with waiting for the building Kibbe said. including busi- plans to e-mail alumni this sors head can transform into a to be finished, but it’s a beautiful T h i r t y - t w o “It gives [students] a ness, psychology, summer to increase the data- business,” he said. facility,” he said. students par- little bit of a preview e d u c a t i o n , base of alumni who are willing Innovation Park also offers sev- Crawford said Innovation Park is ticipated in the healthcare, engi- to host students for job shad- eral internship opportunities for part of an effort to increase the program last of what can be neering and non- owing. students, Crawford said. University’s research potential. year, she said. expected in a career profit work, This spring, Kibbe said, the Some students are currently tak- “As a research institution, we “Everything in that particular Kibbe said. Career Center also plans to ing classes at Innovation Park as want to increase our research visi- we received The Career begin a new program called well. The University’s bility on the outside,” back was very industry.” Center sends the Notre Dame Industry Engineering, Science he said. “[Innovation See Also positive,” she participating Externship Program, which and Technology Park] is a pipeline. It said. “It was Bridget Kibbe alumni a list of would allow students to shad- Entrepreneurship Photo gallery at takes some time for also a tool for possible activi- ow alumni in certain industries Excellence Master’s other people to take counselor ndsmcobserver.com them to net- Career Center ties for job shad- for longer periods of time. Program (ESTEEM) research and trans- work, to build ow students, “We’re in the process of was one of the Park’s late it into societal, their network- including infor- developing it right now,” she first tenants, Robert Alworth, health or environmental good. If ing system in the Notre Dame mational interviews, small said. “We hope to each semes- director of the program, said. something looks attractive and fits family that’s already in place.” projects, involvement in meet- ter have a type of program Alworth said the Master’s well with the Notre Dame mission, Kibbe said the number of ings, and interaction with using the job shadow contacts Program, which combines busi- we can then take it to next level applicants increased to 62 stu- other colleagues, Kibbe said. that we’ve collected and ness and science to help students and market it.” dents this year. “Each experience is very dif- expanding on that.” commercialize new technology, is Monday marked the applica- ferent, and they’ve all been now headquartered at Innovation Contact Madeline Buckley at tion deadline to participate in very positive,” she said. Contact Laura McCrystal at Park. [email protected] the program this Winter Break. For younger students, Kibbe [email protected]

and cultural values — even food and gestures that would give ISSLP then another worldview.” continued from page 1 The new ISSLP group, which included boxers Robert Powers, John Maier, Sean Pennino and groundwork if the CSC would James Woods, spent eight weeks add Bangladesh to the listing of paired up to work in two cities, country placements for the pro- Jalchatra and Pirgacha, both gram. parish communities that Holy “It was a mission, Mark Cross has located among the reminded me, for which Bengal Monde tribal communities, Bouts boxers had fought for over located five hours outside the 78 years but about a land that capital city of Dhaka, Morgan they had never stepped foot on said. or about a people they had The students spent their sum- never met,” she said. “I was mers teaching English, assisting very much inspired by his vision Holy Cross Bengali priests in and energized by his commit- parish outreach efforts and ment.” learning about the work of the In their two-week trip to Holy Cross Missions. Bangladesh, along with “I think they made their pres- researching and filming footage ence felt,” Rozario said. “They for the documentary, Weber and were social, young, energetic his the other boxers pledged to and ready to help in the best Photo Courtesy of Sean Pennino “pursue the topic of summer way they could. The children Sean Pennino and James Woods pose with a classroom full of Bengali schoolchildren while service-learning interns with the cannot forget these people.” participating in Notre Dame’s first Bangladesh International Summer Service Learning Program. Holy Cross community in Maier, a senior who spent his Bangladesh, assess their interest summer in Jalchatra, said he understand that the program and more importantly, their particularly enjoyed the interac- actually means more than just capacity for receiving eight tion with the children them- beating people up,” he said. week long interns to work with selves. Maier also said he developed their schools, parishes and “My favorite part was just an understanding of the plight of development efforts in going over to the [Holy Cross the impoverished Bengali people Bangladesh,” Morgan said. Bengali] seminary and playing whom he encountered. The group’s reports came football and cricket with the “The biggest thing I got out of back optimistic, boys,” Maier said. it was a perspective and a view and plans were “We also were on these people’s vulnerability,” soon underway “I think [the able to teach bas- he said. “All of their land was to send four stu- volunteers] made ketball and box- always looked at as not theirs. dents the next their presence felt. ing to some of the They cannot take back their summer. guys.” land if it’s taken from them and The local They were social, Pennino, a jun- hey don’t have the money to get Bengali priests young, energetic and ior, was placed in higher education.” were eager to ready to help in the Pirgacha and said Maier said the Missions hope receive the first he was wary of to help the country become wave of student best way they could. the trip initially. essentially self-sustainable. volunteers to not The children cannot “I had both hes- “We are trying to help a peo- only to assist forget these people.” itations and ple that don’t have the access to their country but doubts about any kind of help,” he said. “At also learn about being the first some point hopefully they wont it as well. Fr. Leonard Rozario group to go to need us. Hopefully eventually “There is no Holy Cross priest Bangladesh,” he they will be able to help them- limit of learning said. “However, selves.” and I think stu- the uncertainties The CSC hopes to continue dents should cross the borders made the trip adventurous and and build the program in the of every sort,” Bengali Holy being the first group gave us the coming years. Cross priest Fr. Leonard Rozario freedom to set the tone for “We were excited to begin a said. “That is why I always future ISSLP participants.” partnership that we hope will hoped that [Notre Dame] stu- Maier said the program continue into the future,” dents would come to Bangladesh helped him connect the Bengal Morgan said. and learn about a different lan- Bouts with the Missions for guage and people, how to live in which they fought. Contact Katie Peralta at the village with other culture “Going over there helped me [email protected] World & Nation Thursday, November 12, 2009 Compiled from The Observer’s wire services page 5 INTERNATIONAL NEWS Veterans honored at Arlington City fires 25 percent of traffic cops MONTERREY — Mexico’s third-largest city has fired almost a quarter of its traffic police Obama leads national observance of Veterans Day with visit to military cemetary for failing tests designed to detect corruption and ineptitude. Associated Press And half of Monterrey’s traffic cops were ordered to undergo more training after per- ARLINGTON, Va. — On a forming poorly on the tests. Only a bit more cold, rain-soaked Veterans than a quarter were found to be completely Day, President Barack fit for the job. Obama walked slowly The purge of traffic cops in the northern through the white, stone Mexican city is the latest step taken to clean markers at the section of up its police force. More than 100 Monterrey Arlington National police officers have been detained this year Cemetery reserved for on suspicion of links to organized crime. troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, the two wars Kidnapped Irish priest is released he oversees as commander DUBLIN — A 79-year-old Irish Catholic in chief. priest abducted in the Philippines a month Obama led the nation ago has been freed unharmed and neither Wednesday in observing country paid any of the kidnappers’ $2 mil- Veterans Day with a tradi- lion ransom demand, Irish and Filipino tional wreath-laying cere- authorities announced late Wednesday. mony at the Tomb of the Foreign Minister Micheal Martin said the Unknowns at Arlington Rev. Michael Sinnott “displayed great for- before an unannounced bearance ... in spite of his age and difficult visit to the section reserved health.” for those who fought in Iraq “He is clearly a man of great resilience, and Afghanistan. strength and courage and we wish him well “We gather here mindful as he seeks to recover from such a trying that the generation serving ordeal,” said Irish President Mary McAleese, today already deserves a who called Sinnott’s freedom the answer to place alongside previous the shared prayers of millions in both countries. generations for the courage And Prime Minister Brian Cowen said the they have shown and the government would help the priest enjoy “a sacrifices that they have speedy reunion with his family and friends.” made,” Obama said in a brief speech following the wreath-laying. Obama pledged he would do right NATIONAL NEWS by all veterans and fami- lies, saying: “America will Swine Flu deaths reach 4,000 not let you down.” ATLANTA — Federal health officials now The president spoke one AP say that 4,000 or more Americans likely day after honoring the vic- President Barack Obama and Gen. Karl Horst walk past grave markers during a have died from swine flu — about four times tims of a shooting rampage visit to Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. Wednesday. the estimate they’ve been using. at Fort Hood, Texas. He The new, higher figure was first reported said he was struck by the since the 2001 invasion to zone. Bells tolled in three Tim Pawlenty said. by The New York Times. It includes deaths determination of the sol- oust the Taliban regime. sets of 11 from the college’s “Veteran stands for a life caused by complications related to swine flu, diers there, a quality that The Navajo Code Talkers historic Gasson Tower, sym- dedication to our nation’s including pneumonia and bacterial infec- unites generations of were special guests at the bolizing the exact time that greatest cause — the cause tions. Until now, the Centers for Disease American servicemen. New York parade’s opening an armistice was declared of freedom.” Control and Prevention had conservatively “To all of them — to our ceremony, where a wreath in World War I. Harvard Among the dead in the put the U.S. swine flu death count at more veterans, to the fallen and was laid at the World War I unveiled a plaque on cam- Fort Hood shooting ram- than 1,000. Officials said this week they’re to their families — there is Eternal Light Monument in pus to honor the universi- page was Pfc. Kham Xiong working on an even more accurate calcula- no tribute, no commemora- Madison Square Park. As ty’s alumni who have of St. Paul. He was men- tion. tion, no praise that can young Marines during received the Medal of tioned in several speeches The CDC says “many millions” of truly match the magnitude World War II, the Code Honor. The university has Wednesday and singled out Americans have caught the pandemic flu of your service and your Talkers used secret Navajo 16 winners. for recognition during the virus since it first appeared in April. sacrifice,” he said. language-encrypted mili- Hundreds of Minnesota invocation. The nation observed tary terms that the military veterans and fami- An American Red Cross NYC to buy Coney Island acres Veterans Day from remem- Japanese were never able ly members filled a commu- event in Washington kicked NEW YORK — New York City has cut a brances at the nation’s cap- to crack. nity center gymnasium in off the start of a program deal to buy almost 7 acres of Coney Island. ital to a New York City As the Code Talkers were the suburbs of St. Paul to called Holiday Mail for The deal was announced Wednesday and parade to ceremonies in introduced, the crowd — hear words of thanks from Heroes, which lets the pub- opens the door for Mayor Michael towns and cities across the which included World War state political leaders. The lic send holiday greeting Bloomberg’s plan to revive a part of the nation and overseas. II veteran and actor Tony ceremony drew veterans cards that aren’t addressed Brooklyn waterfront that held the famous At Camp Eggers in Kabul, Curtis — let out a loud cheer. ranging from young enlist- to a particular service Astroland rides. soldiers observed a moment Boston College dedicated ed soldiers to retired gener- member. Under a Defense Bloomberg wants to turn the area into a of silence for the more than a 70-foot-long granite wall als. Department policy, ordi- year-round destination with high-rise hotels, 800 U.S. service members bearing the names of 209 “The title of veteran nary mail addressed to restaurants, stores, movie theaters and the have died in Afghanistan, alumni who lost their lives deserves great respect in “any soldier” has to be city’s first new roller coaster since the Pakistan and Uzbekistan while serving in a war America,” Minnesota Gov. returned to the sender. Cyclone was built in 1927. City officials say the price is more than $95 million and goes to the Manhattan develop- ment company Thor Equities. ITALY The deal comes after months of tough nego- tiations that left the plan up in the air, even after the City Council approved it in July. UNICEF: Hunger affects 200 mil. children

Associated Press headquarters starting Monday. South Asia is a particular hotspot for LOCAL NEWS The U.N. Children’s Fund published the problem, with just Afghanistan, ROME — Nearly 200 million chil- a report saying that nearly 200 mil- Nepal, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan Principal arrested for shoplifting dren in poor countries have stunted lion children under five in poor coun- accounting for 83 million hungry chil- EVANSVILLE, Ind. — An elementary school growth because of insufficient nutri- tries were stunted by a lack of nutri- dren under five. principal has been suspended with pay in an tion, according to a new report pub- ents in their food. “Unless attention is paid to address- alleged shoplifting case. lished by UNICEF Wednesday before a More than 90 percent of those chil- ing the causes of child and maternal Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputy Rob three-day international summit on the dren live in Africa and Asia, and more undernutrition today, the costs will be Clark cited and released Patricia Edwards problem of world hunger. than a third of all deaths in that age considerably higher tomorrow,” said following the Tuesday incident at a Kohl’s The head of a U.N. food agency called group are linked to undernutrition, UNICEF executive director Ann M. department store. According to a report filed on the world to join him in a day of fast- according to UNICEF. Veneman in a statement. by Clark, Edwards was stopped after a sur- ing ahead of the summit to highlight the While progress has been made in Asia Diouf said he would begin a 24-hour veillance camera showed her allegedly con- plight of 1 billion hungry people. — rates of stunted growth dropped from fast on Saturday morning. The agency cealing more than $500 worth of merchan- Jacques Diouf, director-general of the 44 percent in 1990 to 30 percent last also launched an online petition against dise in her cart. Food and Agriculture Organization, year — there has been little success in world hunger through a Web page fea- Sheriff’s Lt. Jim Martin says deputies have said he hoped the fast would encour- Africa. There, the rate of stunted growth turing a video with Diouf counting from the discretion in shoplifting cases to cite and age action by world leaders who will was about 38 percent in 1990. Last year, one to six to remind visitors that every release or to arrest the suspect. take part in the meeting at his agency’s the rate was about 34 percent. six seconds a child dies from hunger. page 6 The Observer N NEWS Thursday, November 12, 2009 Theology on Fire Former fighting dogs find new homes

Associated Press examines sexuality ST. LOUIS — Dozens of American pit bull terriers net- ted in the largest dogfighting people assume they are only raid in U.S. history are finding By BRITTANY VANSNEPSON attracted to those of the opposite homes despite some who pre- News Writer sex. dicted aggression or trauma “These beliefs dictate the way would make them unsuitable as In an effort to spark campus- we are supposed to celebrate sex pets. wide discussions on controversial or sexuality,” Rakoczy Russell said. More than 120 of the animals topics in the Catholic Church, Saint “People have the idea that they have been placed in foster Mary’s sponsored a new Theology can do this for four years and turn homes or are headed there this on Fire lecture called “Too Hot to it off out of college. But what hap- week through the efforts of pit Handle: Relationships, Sex and pens in college isn’t like what hap- bull rescue groups throughout Sexuality” Wednesday night at the pens in Vegas.” the U.S. An additional 117, like College Student Center. The negative side effects of the the scarred but smiling Tulip, The lecture was delivered by described areas are guilt and await their turn. guest speaker, Heather Rakoczy shame, as people internalize “They are not a vicious ani- Russell, director of the Gender stereotypes and assume they are mal. They are the victims of Relations Center at the University living up to the social norm. abuse,” said Debbie Hill, vice of Notre Dame. Rakoczy Russell said. president of operations for the Rakoczy Russell emphasized “I think that people who are fol- Humane Society of Missouri. AP what students see as their sexual lowing these stereotypes are what “That face and their eyes tell Pitt bull puppies seized in America’s largest dogfighting raid culture and how eight areas in we see most of the time,” Theresa the story. They only want to be sit in an emergency shelter in St. Louis Tuesday. particular shape Zimmerman, a in someone’s home, on a couch, those views. senior, said. “So or sleeping at someone’s feet, balls stuffed with peanut butter. The foster homes will accli- “Imposter syn- “What happens in we interpret it to maybe chew up a rug or two Some finicky eaters were treat- mate the dogs to the noises and drome,” wherein be the norm, even for entertainment. They’re ed to home-cooked chicken rules of a household, and teach people question college isn’t like what though we don’t learning for the first time how breasts to supplement meals of them basic manners. whether or not happens in Vegas.” want to be associ- to be a dog. dog food. Animal behaviorist Pamela they are good ated with it.” In the days leading up to the The Humane Society offered Reid, who was part of the team enough, was one Rakoczy Russell Heather Rakoczy Russell July 8 raid, the Humane Society The Associated Press first that evaluated the dogs, said a of the common explained the secured a cav- access to the site surprising two-thirds tested problems Rakoczy director Church’s views on ernous indus- Tuesday. During well for nonaggression and Russell described. Gender Relations Center sex and sexuality trial ware- “They are not a the tour, puppies adoptability. She’s fostering one She also exam- as well as the fact house in St. born since the puppy, although one of her ined competition that people must Louis that it vicious animal. They raid took turns favorite dogs had to be eutha- and perfection- exercise their transformed are victims of abuse.” playing tug of nized because he showed ism, wherein people must be all freewill and develop their con- into an emer- war with a chew aggression toward men. things to all people. scious to be effectively open-mind- gency shelter Debbie Hill toy in a play Hill said 160 dogs were put She continued by addressing ed. for the hun- room. Humane down because of injuries, ill- technology, where personal con- “There’s a need for us to chal- dreds of dogs president Society staff ness or behavior. None of the tact between two parties is not lenge ourselves by being open- seized in Missouri Humane Society members pulled puppies showed aggression, essential. Pornography, she said, minded in order to grow,” Missouri and a catering cart Reid said. objectifies human beings and Zimmerman said. Illinois. About down a long row Tim Rickey, who heads the hyper-masculinity is a situation in “People often think sexuality is 100 dogs seized in other states of dog cages, calling animals by Humane Society’s anticruelty which men feel the need to be a all about sex, but sexuality is how were taken by rescue groups name as they slid them bowls of task force, said the raids certain way. we connect and relate to people, elsewhere. food. proved the underground dog- Binge drinking, she continued, the world and God,” Rakoczy Once at the Missouri shelter, Some, like Pacific, were shy, fighting industry is pervasive. leads to the hook up culture so Russell said in closing. dogs were tested by a national quivering in fear of new visi- “We scratched the surface,” prevalent on college campuses. team of certified animal behav- tors. Others were extroverts, Rickey said. “We could have The last problem she identified Contact Brittany Vansnepson at iorists, taken on walks and springing on hind legs to say done several of these (raids) in was hetero-normality, wherein [email protected] allowed to chew on bowling hello. Missouri alone.” Celebrity dog trainer killed, body missing

they could be controlled. It’s a Associated Press big loss for all of us dog peo- ANACORTES, Wash. — Mark ple.” Stover was the Pacific Stover, 57, and ex-wife Northwest’s dog-trainer-to- Linda Opdycke, 45, opened the-stars. He taught obedience Island Dog Adventures in the to the pets of Pearl Jam and early 1990s on an island her Nirvana, Starbucks chairman wealthy family owned 55 miles Howard Schultz and Seattle north of Seattle. Opdycke’s Mariners outfielder Ichiro father was one of the founders Suzuki. He also trained his of Washington’s biggest win- own dog, Dingo — for protec- ery, Chateau Ste. Michelle. tion. The kennel offered mas- But when Stover’s killer sages, pedicures, a raw-meat came last month, there was diet and weight-loss pro- nothing Dingo could do. grams. The dogs roamed the She was shot in the face, island freely. Clients included and when deputies arrived, Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder; for- the only signs of her master mer Nirvana bassist Krist were smears of blood in a Novoselic; Soundgarden’s downstairs bedroom and hall- Chris Cornell; moviemaker way. Cameron Crowe and his wife, Investigators have yet to find singer Nancy Wilson of the Stover’s body, but prosecutors ‘70s group Heart; and Costco have charged his ex-wife’s Corp. CEO Jim Sinegal. Suzuki boyfriend with murder in a brought his Shiba Inu there. case that may have stemmed “People should have it so from their divorce two years good,” Cornell told Spin maga- ago. zine upon a 1996 visit to the Stover’s friends said they island, where he boarded two knew little about the breakup German shepherds. but believed he had moved on Novoselic said Stover and was engaged to another worked wonders with his two woman when he disappeared. big mutts. Once, the bassist “We never talked about that left the dogs untied outside a — just about the dogs,” said convenience store. They didn’t Anacortes police animal con- so much as lift their heads trol officer Marie Padovan. when police officers arrived to “Dogs that were uncontrol- confront a group of loitering lable would go to Mark and youngsters. The Observer Business Thursday, November 12, 2009 page 7 MARKET RECAP Hewlett-Packard to buy 3Com Company looks to expand business outside of personal computers with purchase

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SAN JOSE, Calif. — Hewlett-Packard Co. said Wednesday it is buying the 3Com Corp. networking company for $2.7 billion, the latest move by the world’s No. 1 personal computer maker to expand into more profitable areas than PCs. HP also raised its 2010 guidance and reported preliminary quarterly earnings that topped Wall Street’s forecasts. The company didn’t provide specific reasons for its bet- ter outlook, other than a statement from CEO Mark Hurd that “significant growth in China” and “solid execution” helped HP in the quarter. HP’s stock slipped 35 cents to $49.65 while 3Com’s shares leaped $1.96, or 34 percent, to $7.65 in extended trading after the announcements. 3Com is a former Silicon Valley high-flyer whose fortunes faded after the dot-com meltdown a decade ago. Its proposed sale to a private equity firm and a Chinese partner fell apart last year over AP national security concerns. Hewlett-Packard Company said Wednesday that it has agreed to buy networking HP’s acquisition of 3Com software and equipment maker 3Com Corporation for about $2.7 billion in cash. IN BRIEF is at once a shot at net- working leader Cisco It’s a dynamic playing out HP expanded its own The company, based in Systems Inc. and a across the technology services business with the Palo Alto, Calif., said it will Value of gold continues to surge reminder of how a flurry of world, particularly with $13.9 billion buyout of give 3Com stockholders NEW YORK — The price of gold surged to a recent maneuvers by database leader Oracle Electronic Data Systems $7.90 per share. Both HP’s fresh high Wednesday as the dollar fell to a technology heavyweights Corp.’s proposed $7.4 bil- Corp., making its technolo- and 3Com’s boards have 15-month low. is straining old relation- lion acquisition of Sun gy services group its approved the deal, which Gold futures for December delivery jumped ships. Microsystems Inc., the biggest revenue and profit HP expects will close in the to as high as $1,119.10 an ounce on the New HP has been trying to world’s No. 4 server maker generator. first half of 2010. York Mercantile Exchange in morning trading, muscle into Cisco’s turf behind IBM Corp., HP and Dell Inc. recently bought 3Com is based in then slipped back to settle at $1,114.60, up with its ProCurve line of Dell Inc. That deal has Perot Systems Corp. for Marlborough, Mass. In the $12.10 from Tuesday’s close. networking gear. While been approved in the U.S. $3.9 billion, and Xerox most recent quarter, it had Commodities including gold have been rising growing, it is a small part but is being held up over Corp. bought Affiliated $290.5 million in revenue. as the dollar has dropped. Gold’s latest of HP’s business, account- antitrust concerns in Computer Services Inc. for HP’s preliminary report advance came as the dollar fell after Federal ing for less than 1 percent Europe. about $6.4 billion. for the three months that Reserve officials reiterated that the central of HP’s $83.6 billion in rev- Hardware companies are HP said the 3Com prod- ended in October showed bank will keep interest rates low for an enue in the nine months buying their way in to ucts will be folded into the company earned 99 extended period to support the economic ended July 31. more profitable markets as HP’s own networking cents per share, compared recovery. HP and Cisco have been their margins shrink with equipment business. HP with 84 cents in the year- Low rates tend to weaken currencies includ- longtime partners, but the trends like cheaper PCs said the deal will add new ago period. ing the dollar, encouraging investors to put two companies lately have called “netbooks” and a products to its line and After adjusting for their money in higher-yielding assets like gold. been squaring off in areas shift toward cheaper help expand its presence in restructuring and other Investors also use gold as a hedge, not only in which they’ve never servers catching on. China. one-time items, HP earned against the falling dollar but also against infla- competed before. As HP Companies especially HP also said customers $1.14 per share. Revenue tion, which economists don’t see as a threat pushes into networking, want a piece of technology want more than one ven- fell 8 percent from the right now. Cisco is pushing into com- services, a market where dor in a sector dominated same period a year ago to The market, however, feels otherwise. puter servers. IBM is strong. by Cisco. $30.8 billion. “There is this idea that inflation is inevitable,” said Richard Sparks, senior equi- ties analyst at Schaeffer’s Investment Research. Wal-mart to remain open on Black Friday Cable network cuts 25 percent of jobs TEMECULA, Calif. — Outdoor Channel Associated Press customers can gather in different $400,000 victims’ compensation Holdings Inc. said Wednesday that it’s laying areas of the store, waiting for the fund, and give $1.5 million to social off a quarter of employees at recently LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Wal-Mart deals to begin, Tovar said. services programs and nonprofit acquired Winnercomm Inc. because the eco- Stores said Wednesday it will keep its “If you’ve got a 200,000-square- groups. The agreement included no nomic downturn has hurt business. stores open 24 hours and take new foot store, people will be dispersed admission of guilt by Wal-Mart. The owner of the Outdoor Channel cable crowd-control measures Thanksgiving throughout the store instead of lined As part of the settlement, Wal-Mart network bought sports programming producer weekend after a temporary employee was up outside the store,” Tovar said. consulted with safety experts who’ve Winnercomm in January. Outdoor Channel did trampled to death in a Black Friday rush Federal safety regulators cited worked with the Super Bowl, not disclose how many workers will be laid off last year. Wal-Mart for inadequate crowd man- Olympics, major concerts and nation- and calls to the company were not immediate- The world’s largest retailer says agement after the Nov. 28, 2008, al political conventions to come up ly returned. day-after-Thanksgiving sales will death of a temporary employee at a with safety plans for each of its Winnercomm owns the patented Skycam begin at 5 a.m. Nov. 27, but most U.S. Long Island, N.Y., store. A crowd of stores. Crowd-management staff and Cablecam systems, which use aerial cam- stores will be open 24 hours to pre- shoppers broke down the store’s should make sure people are orderly eras to capture overhead video of football vent a mad dash. The announcement doors, trapping employee Jdimytai as they enter the store, while maps games and other major events. Winnercomm, doesn’t affect most of Wal-Mart’s Damour, who died of asphyxiation. may be provided with locations of based in Tulsa, Okla., supplies more than Supercenters, which are already Wal-Mart was required to create Black Friday deals, according to the 1,000 hours of programming a year to 14 open 24 hours. Spokesman David improved crowd management plans for safety recommendations. national television networks, including ESPN. Tovar said the change affects about all its 92 New York stores as part of a The plan calls for the hottest items — Shares of Outdoor Channel, based in 800 stores that aren’t currently open deal with prosecutors that avoided crim- marked-down TVs and laptop comput- Temecula, Calif., rose 7 cents to close at $6.50 round-the-clock. inal charges in the trampling death. ers, for example — to be placed far apart on Wednesday. Instead lining up outside Wal-mart, It also was required to set up a to prevent big crowds from gathering. The Observer Viewpoint page 8 Thursday, November 12, 2009 THE OBSERVER Abortion column P.O. Box 779, Notre Dame, IN 46556 In my tradition of callous sensationalist the answer, it’s perfectly obvious, and certain that it’s universally right or uni- 024 South Dining Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556 grandstanding in the Viewpoint, I’ve there can be no room for discussion. Of versally wrong. But somehow I just can’t EDITOR-IN-CHIEF made a minor name for myself. But grad- course, everybody sees different perfectly seem to see which universally right Jenn Metz ually I've started to run short of things to obvious answers. But I don’t think that’s a answer I should assert. MANAGING EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER make fun of. 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The Observer is a member of the Associated Press. All reproduction rights are The only obstacle between him and this moments before suddenly sitting again at advantage of the opportunity to write a reserved. ultimate power was the stone. He did not his feet. Confused, he held it in his palm. story along with three New York Times know if Frederick knew of the power it It was indeed the same stone. Hurriedly, bestselling authors! TODAY’S STAFF News Sports QUOTE OF THE DAY Katie Peralta Matt Gamber OBSERVER POLL Irena Zajickova Michael Blasco When should Charlie Weis be fired? Megan Loney Matt Robison Graphics Scene Submit a Letter Never Lauren Baldwin Jordan Gamble “Reality is nothing but Viewpoint Should have been fired yesterday a collective hunch” After our next loss to the Editor at Stephanie Vossler Jane Wagner After the season www.ndsmcobserver.com U.S. writer Vote by Thursday at 5 p.m. at www.ndsmcobserver.com The Observer Viewpoint Thursday, November 12, 2009 page 9 Borderline faith: Mass on the Rio Grande On Monday, Nov. 2, the Feast of All Souls, Dominican nuns standing close to one der. Then someone read the second read- have died trying to cross the border, about I had the great privilege of concelebrating another on both sides of the border, ing in English from the U.S. side. I kept 5,000 in the past 15 years. The Mass Mass at the border between Ciudad Juarez dressed in the same habit. On the Mexican being struck by the absurdity of the fence ended with the usual blessing and the in Mexico and Anapra in New Mexico. It side stood Archbishop Renato, the at this liturgy. One Body of Christ divided great song “Resucitó” by Kiko Arguello. was the most moving and powerful Mass of Archbishop of Ciudad Juarez, and about into two. All during the Mass my mind was flood- my life. Each year 20 priests. On the U.S. side stood Bishop The Eucharistic Prayer was so powerful. ed with the faces of undocumented people Mass is celebrated Ricardo Ramirez, the Bishop of Las Cruces, The Bishops from both sides shared this that I have worked with during the nine- at the border, Fr. Joe Corpora New Mexico and Bishop Armando Ochoa, prayer. Another powerful sight — bishops, teen years that I served as pastor — faces offered for all those the Bishop of El Paso, Texas, along with the successors of the first community of 12 from St. John Vianney in Arizona and faces who have died try- Faith Point about 15 priests. Apostles — on both sides of the border. from Holy Redeemer in Oregon. I prayed ing to cross the bor- I could not stop staring at the fence with At the Kiss of Peace, I wept as people on for these people. der. I began crying the altar on either side. Here we gathered both sides of the fence put their fingers There is still so much more in my mind before the Mass started and cried off and as one Body of Christ divided in two. While through the fence’s holes to touch the fin- and heart that I cannot put into words. on during the entire Mass. the Eucharist speaks of our oneness in gers of their sisters and brothers on the This was the most powerful Mass that I The Mass is celebrated with half the Christ, of the One Bread and the One Cup other side. I put my fingers through and have ever attended in all my life. The pic- altar on the United States side of the bor- … the fence speaks of the opposite — divi- touched the fingers of someone on the ture of one altar divided by a fence with der and the other half on the Mexico side. sion and separation and exclusion. Mexico side. I cannot describe what I expe- people on both sides will be forever There is an 18-foot high fence that runs The entrance procession began with rienced at that moment, perhaps the deep- engraved on my mind and in my heart. along the border, along the Rio Grande people on both sides of the fence carrying est longing I have ever known for justice, May God enlighten and inspire our elect- River. symbols from crossing the border. First the for peace, for unity, for acceptance. ed leaders to work for true and real and As I got close to where the Mass was to Crucifix, then the image of Our Lady of I wanted to offer the Peace of Christ to honest immigration reform. be celebrated, I began to see Border Patrol Guadalupe, then the flags of both countries some of the Border Patrol officers. But I trucks and officers everywhere, stationed and finally items that people carry when was hesitant, not knowing how it would be This week’s Faith Point was written by every 20 feet or so. All along the fence they try to cross — water, food, shoes and received. Now I wish so much that I had Fr. Joe Corpora. Fr. Joe works for ACE in there were white crosses with the names a backpack. I don’t know why, but when I done it. the Institute for Educational Initiatives. He of people who have died trying to cross the saw the backpack and the shoes I could Of course, the communion rite was also resides in Cavanaugh Hall. He can be border. not stop crying. so powerful — the One Bread and the One reached at [email protected] On both sides of the border were gath- The Mass was bilingual with beautiful Cup shared by fellow Catholics on both The views expressed in this column are ered hundreds of people. I could not help music. Someone read the first reading in sides of a fence. After communion there those of the author and not but notice immediately an order of Spanish from the Mexico side of the bor- was silence to honor and pray for all who necessarily those of The Observer.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Yes, true support Christian and

I am the co-president of Saint Mary’s Right to with other pro-lifers who have dedicated them- Life and am working on the campaign to support selves to the task of providing true support to pro-choice pregnant women on campus. I worked 45 hours pregnant women. The pro-life movement supports every week this summer in the Bronx for a crisis many programs just like the one I worked for in Jacquitta, (“True Support?” Nov. 10), your comments pregnancy organization called Expectant Mother New York City all over the country. In our local are very true and very well thought out. Not everyone at Care. I have worked with the victims of rape, area we have the Women’s Care Center which Saint Mary's and Notre Dame is against abortion. incest and domestic violence and remember their helps provide for the physical and emotional Further, to imply such defiles Catholic Social Teaching names and stories. I have personally moved 15- needs of pregnant women. Saint Mary’s students that as human beings we are all different and posses year-old girls out of their houses into maternity have dedicated long hours and money to the qualities that make us unique. While I am pro-life, I am homes because their parents refused to support Mothers’ Day Drive which Saint Mary’s Right to also pro-choice. The realities of this world render it them unless they got an abortion. I have talked Life Club runs in March. This Drive helps provide impossible for abortion to be a black and white issue. with women who have no idea how they will sup- for the material needs of women in crisis preg- There is a lot of gray area. The decision of a woman to port another mouth to feed or provide shelter for nancy. However, we do recognize this is not have an abortion is not one that a woman comes to light- a new life. Our crisis pregnancy centers do pro- enough, which is why we are seeking to expand ly. A lot of very serious thought goes into it. It is not as vide food, diapers and clothing. Our organization support for pregnant women on campus. simple as some would like it to be. Babies go through has helped thousands of women over the years The fact that you have written this Viewpoint around 18 diapers a day. That costs money. Women have find housing in supportive maternity homes, med- (“True support?” Nov. 10) illustrates the fact that to take pregnancy leave and a lot of employers will sim- ical care, and other resources necessary to con- we must increase our support and promote ply fire them. What if the woman has other children for tinue a pregnancy, and then to support them- awareness of the situation of women in crisis whom she must provide? Is she to let them go hungry selves and their children. And yes, I have worked pregnancies. You are right, Jacquitta, women are because she was fired from her job? Not everyone in this with women who are haunted by their experience forced into abortions because they feel they have world is as fortunate as I am to have a family who would of an abortion. I have witnessed their suffering no support. Let us change this together. financially and emotionally [support me] should I find and, most of all, their need for support. I care myself pregnant. Not everyone has health insurance, a deeply for all of the women I worked with this Grace Lape stable job, money. Pope John Paul II once said “It is use- summer and did everything in my power to sup- senior less to talk about the right to life unless you are willing to port them. off campus ensure that those who come into this world are given the However, I am not alone. The country is filled Nov. 10 means by which to live a dignified life.” As Christians, we must remember these words before we pass judgment on a woman forced to make the most painful decision of her life. Real experience providing support Laurel Javors junior McCandless Hall I am writing in response to Ms. Jacquitta not be able to take care of children themselves, Nov. 11 Martin’s letter (“True Support?” Nov. 10) regarding counseling for mothers and expectant mothers, and the pro-life movement’s support of women. help for both the mother and child with healthcare A woman should never be in the position where and physical needs. another forces her to have an abortion. This is Soon, Right to Life will be holding its annual intrinsic to the Right to Life values. In cases of rape Project Mom, one of the club’s biggest events that A fierce loyalty and molestation, allowing a woman to have an reaches out to expectant mothers in the community. abortion does not change the fact that she was At the Project Mom baby shower at the Women’s To the freshman commenting on loyalty, we all learn abused. Instead, it provides a way out for perpetra- Care Center last spring, 16 mothers received bas- soon enough that you don’t have to cry foul whenever tors of such immoral actions, a cover up for their kets containing diapers, soap, clothing, blankets someone suggests something contrary to your blind fan mistakes. In the end, the victim bears both the suf- and a gift for the mother herself. Meeting with philosophy. Don’t be so naïve to think that your loyalty fering caused by rape or molestation, and that from these women, some of whom were very young supersedes all else. Navy students also honor a fierce the abortion that she most likely did not choose. A teenagers, was one of the most meaningful experi- loyalty, and I assure you theirs is a lot more meaningful woman should also never be in a place where she ences I have had during my time as a Notre Dame than yours. The product of your loyalty is sometimes feels that she has to abort her child because “she student. Seeing the women who benefit from this another tally in the win column; the product of their would be bringing a child into an unhealthy and project is incredibly rewarding, as is seeing pro-life loyalty is sometimes a folded flag. I doubt you would possibly unsafe environment.” For women in this values in action. I encourage Ms. Martin, and all choose to burden yourself with the demands of their situation, adoption is a viable choice. others who want to support women who choose commitment. So respect it, and respect them. And I The Notre Dame/Saint Mary’s College Right to Life life, to help out with Project Mom in some way, by know the “kill” and “suck it” cheers are utterly demor- student club has an entire committee devoted to donating supplies or money, or just attending the alizing and singlehandedly erase all doubt of an Irish helping women. The Motherhood Resource baby shower and meeting the women our work victory, but no volume of fan noise and student chants Committee organizes events ranging from babysit- supports. could have saved us on Saturday. ting for graduate students to fundraisers for a local maternity home. Off campus, the Women’s Care Christina Kuklinski Michael Rohman Center in South Bend provides valuable resources sophomore senior to women facing crisis pregnancies. These include Pasquerilla West Hall off campus information about adoption for those who would Nov. 11 Nov. 10 The Observer Scene page 10 Thursday, November 12, 2009

By MATT BROWN and ERIC PRISTER together all the footage, it was one of those things TD: Not all the time. Sometimes I had things in Scene Writers where we only had a few takes for each scene to mind. Sometimes I had no idea what we were going sort through. I almost wish we had a little bit more, to do. It was the process of searching out and find- but as it turned out, my guys came to play. ing something that gave me that emotion. Like, for The Irish Catholic, vigilante killers of “The instance, that Ty Stone guy [a singer-songwriter Boondock Saints” are back — and they paid a visit Eric Prister: You were talking about how serious who’s first big break was the “Boondock Saints II” to Catholic Disneyland, too. The film’s creator and the content of the movie was. soundtrack], the first cue we play by him in one of its stars visited Notre Dame’s campus But there’s also some “Boondock II” is sort of a montage sequence with Tuesday evening for several events to promote the humor. How much of a the brothers cutting their hair and getting to look release of the new movie. goal did you make like they did in the first one, because they’ve grown A lucky 200 students got to see “The Boondock that? long hair and beards. So it’s almost like a “Rocky” Saints II: All Saints Day,” the sequel to the 1999 cult TD: Huge. I montage, and I needed something that was heavy, classic. Tickets for the free Tuesday night showing believe in balance and hard-hitting, and rocking, but it had to say at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center’s Browning in a film. Have you something different. It couldn’t be “Eye of the Cinema were snapped up instantly, but an overflow ever been watching Tiger,” right? There had to of campus enthusiasm and online support convinced a zombie movie, be the right tune. So I distributor Sony Pictures to open the movie the and they kill South Bend-Mishawaka area this weekend. zombies so The Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies much that and Student Union Board organized two informal you get so find this discussion sections with the series creator Troy numb to it kid in a bar, Murphy and one of the film’s actors, Sean Patrick that you and he has Flanery. Following a packed question-and-answer don’t even this song called session in Jordan Hall of Science, Scene writers care any- “Bloodline,” and it talks Matt Brown and Eric Prister got the chance to inter- more? The about relationships between father and son. The view Duffy, who wrote and directed both next cool way chorus is “I come from one mother f—ing bad “Boondock” installments. to kill a zombie line of blood.” And to this, “Boondock” fans — who gives a have a connection. Everybody always asks Matt Brown: At what point when s—? If you watch me, “Why did the boys follow in their you were shooting “Boondock “Boondock” really father’s footsteps when they didn’t even Saints” did you just realize that carefully, like a know who he was? How come they this was badass? mathematician, were killers, too? Is that Troy Duffy: Frame one. If you every time you some kind of bloodline don’t think you’re cool, nobody’s see something thing? Is this a MacManus going to think you’re cool. We brutal, it’s fol- gene?” walked into that just going, “We’re the baddest moth- EP: There are erf—s on the cell block.” particular things We knew when we hit in “Boondock I,” something. You especially how you never really shot the investiga- k n o w tion footage and the something murder footage togeth- like that er. Did you use that again and where did that idea until you come from? hit the TD: Yes. I wrote the script that way, because it’s a editing process, way to deliver information to the audience just when you start to when you need it. You watch a cop on a crime scene put it together with mis-assess a clue, saying, “This has to be what hap- music and see what pened.” And then you see the brothers do it and it you really have there. lowed by something funny. was just a f—ing accident and it couldn’t have been That was the process predicted, which makes it funny. If you had done it when I realized how MB: In horror movies, it’s the music linearly, it would have blown that. So these types of well some of these that gets me on edge. things are always just devices to make films more scenes flow TD: And it’s become a tactic now. effective, as far as I’m concerned. And the non-lin- together and Have you ever been watching one of ear way in which we flash back and forth between give me that those, and it goes “eeeeee….” and the crime scene and the gig actually being done by emotion that I then nothing happens? the boys, which was one of those things that helped was looking to keep it interesting, helped deliver information to the give an audi- MB: And everyone always audience when and how we wanted to for emphasis ence. That’s talks about the music in or emotion or humor. It was just a device. when we “Boondock,” and it’s were like, absolutely fantastic. How MB: Going into the second one, you said you can’t “Wow, we’ve did you approach the just do the first one again. What were some ways really got scenes? Did you have you tried to differentiate or change it a little to give s o m e t h i n g something in mind? Or it that difference? here.” were you just trying to think TD: Female lead. Period piece flashbacks to 1950s of what emotion you were New York to explain Il Duce’s history as a killer. MB: When trying to get out of the audi- Technically what you want to do is throw a huge you have all that ence? curveball story that they could never see coming. raw footage and you’re looking at it all, are you TD: Sometimes you have something in mind. But you have to give them everything they love from basically just scanning through it until something Sometimes you’re just trying to expand the emotion the first movie. A sequel is a chance to have your clicks? of what you have laid down visually. It’s almost like, cake and eat it too, but you have to take big risks. TD: With us, as an independent film, these guys have you ever heard that old adage “you write one, Those are all ways in which we threw curveballs at got most of the shit in one to three takes. When you you direct a second, you edit a third?” I’d say you the audience. have this much time and this much money, there’s music a fourth. You musically edit a fourth. It’s the no time for you to go “Ah, let’s use take 57.” It last spice you put on something. Contact Matt Brown at [email protected] and Eric never happened with us. So in terms of editing MB: Did you have a rule of thumb for that? Prister at [email protected]

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By ERIC PRISTER the boys. This is coupled with another Saints II” has an excellent Scene Writer favorite method used by the director opening that draws in the “The Boondock Saints II: — showing the murder simultaneous- viewers, but becomes some- ly with the investigation of the crime what jumbled in the middle. All Saints Day” The next installment of the cult — to give “Boondock II” a very similar Duffy tries to combine many classic series, “The Boondock Saints feel to the original. storylines, and the scenes Director: Troy Duffy II: All Saints Day,” succeeded in the Introduced into the story are seem to jump around without Starring: Sean Patrick Flanery, most crucial aspect of creating a Romeo, an excitable and over-eager any coherent focus. They are sequel to a beloved movie — com- Mexican who joins the crew, replacing eventually brought together Norman Reedus, Billy Connelly pletely changing the plot, but retain- their previous accomplice Rocco, who in the end, however, and the ing all of the aspects of the first movie was killed at the end of the original movie wraps up in an excit- that made it so beloved in the first film. FBI Special Agent Eunice Bloom, ing and satisfying way. The place. played by Julie Benz of Showtime’s “Boondock” movies are by no Director and writer Troy Duffy “Dexter,” follows in the footsteps of means meant to be works of brought back actors Sean Patrick her flamboyant predecessor, Agent theatrical genius, and a sec- Flanery and Norman Reedus in as the Smecker, played by Willem Dafoe in ond viewing of the movie two Boston vigilante killers affection- the original. would surely clear up the seemingly “The Boondock Saints II: All Saints ately called “the Saints.” The sequel Romeo provides a much-needed jumpy style. Day” should be exactly what they follows the twin MacManus brothers comic relief in a movie that can cause The music throughout the movie expected. It retains the most impor- on their trip back to Boston after numbness with over-the-top violence, was once again well done, truly cap- tant aspects of the original without many years of living with their father and Eunice’s dominant and intelligent turing the excitement and mood of the reproducing the same movie, and has in Ireland. That quiet life is interrupt- style of investigation is quite differ- movie. Duffy chose only artists who a refreshingly new plot line. It could ed after they learn of the murder of a ent, but just as entertaining, as were unsigned in order to create a be considered somewhat more sub- Boston priest, committed in their own Dafoe’s was in the first film. soundtrack that was uniquely stantial than the first, but likely will style. Also providing comic relief was the “Boondock.” He once again succeeded not change the minds of those who The “gratuitous violence” (as return of three Boston police officers. with his choices, particularly the did not enjoy the original. Overall, it phrased by Reedus’ character, Their role, more serious in the first music during one of the opening succeeds as a sequel, a difficult Murphy) that was ever-present in the movie, becomes humorous and light- scenes as the boys prepare to leave achievement for which “The original returns, highlighted in the hearted, which again is necessary in a for Boston. The music is high-tempo Boondock Saints” fans should be impressive murder scenes which are movie with such serious and violent and energetic, and truly sets the thankful. characteristically shot in slow motion content. mood for the movie as a whole. with a rotating camera angle around As with the original, “The Boondock For those who enjoyed the first film, Contact Eric Prister at [email protected]

Boondock Saints,’’ director Troy Duffy left nothing to be desired. I cannot say enough about his method of show- ing the staging of the firefight, then cutting to the aftermath and police reaction. This allows the audience to listen to the police theories of serial crushers with complete faith in their ability before being shown exactly what happened, lending humor and clarity to the progressing movie. The music is plain epic throughout the course of the film. It is one of the greatest crimes of the 2000s that the soundtrack could not be made avail- able, but good news, with the release of “The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day,’’ a combined soundtrack from both movies is being released. If you haven’t seen this movie, do it. If you like this movie, watch it again, and again it only gets better. If you don’t like this movie, I don’t know how to relate to you. To close I leave you with the prayer that echoes through my head every- time I watch and sends shivers down If you had to choose three words to stop thrill ride, filled with unexpected may be the funniest character in the my spine: describe “The Boondock Saints,” it laughs and unforgettable lines. movie: From killing cats to telling And shepherds we shall be, would probably be some combination As any self-righteous moviegoer will jokes, he lightens the mood of the film For Thee, my Lord, for Thee. of Irish, Catholic and awesome. Now tell you, a movie is nothing without and provides relief before, or while, Power hath descended forth from if you were to go up to any Notre characters you completely believe in. death is delivered to those who Thy hand, Dame student and As soon as you see Connor and deserve it. That our feet may swiftly carry out asked them to pick Matt Brown Murphy MacManus (Sean Patrick The amazing performances given by Thy command. three words to Flanery and Norman Reedus) walk up Flanery, Reedus and Willem Dafoe as So we shall flow a river forth to Thee describe this great Scene Writer the church aisle like the religious men Detective Greenly are made even more And teeming with souls shall it ever institution, I chal- they are, then get into a brawl at a impressive by the flawless interaction be. lenge you to find meat packing plant later that day, you of the peripheral characters. The In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritu someone who would disagree with want to be best friends and drinking three Boston police detectives play Sancti those three same words. Look at that buddies with these guys. I have never their roles perfectly and you could Golden Dome and tell me you don’t get been more jealous of anyone than almost feel bad for the detective if you Matt Brown can be contacted at a little swagger. However, unarguable David Della “Funny Man’’ Rocco weren’t laughing so hard. [email protected] popularity of “The Boondock Saints” (played by the actor of the same name) Any movie with great characters can The views expressed in this column on campus cannot be attributed to when he walks into McGinty’s Pub and be ruined by sloppy editing and unin- are those of the author and not neces- Irish pride alone. The film is a non- is greeted like a brother. Rocco also spired directing but with “The sarily those of The Observer.

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NFL Freeney chasing NFL consecutive sack record

the league this season and on foot-1, 268-pound end throws And Freeney, now 29, isn’t year, he was coming off of an Associated Press Sunday night, against bitter them off with a powerful bull slowing down. injury. This year, I think, has INDI- rival New England (6-2), rush. He is on pace to break the been one of his better years.” ANAPOLIS — Colts defensive Freeney has a chance to run Most analysts thought franchise’s single-season Numbers are not the meas- end Dwight Freeney still gets down NFL history. If he can Freeney was too small to hold record for sacks (16), which uring stick Freeney prefers. a thrill out of the chase. take three-time Super Bowl up in the NFL when the Colts he set in 2004, and could fin- He steers the discussion Whether he’s trying to split winner Tom Brady to the took him with the 11th pick in ish with a career-high in tack- away from Indy’s unbeaten multiple blockers or has a ground, Freeney will tie the the 2002 draft out of les. He needs one more sack season or the fact Indy needs chance to exploit those rare record for most consecutive Syracuse. to match last season’s total one more win to match New one-on-one matchups with his games with a sack (10). Indy (8-0) knew better and (10 1/2), and Freeney has fit England’s 18-game winning spin moves, Freeney’s goal Denver’s Simon Fletcher and Freeney has been proving the into Indy’s revamped defense streak, second-longest in never changes and his motor Dallas’ DeMarcus Ware are doubters wrong ever since. perfectly, even when he’s league history. The Patriots never stops. the only other players to do it. Freeney has recorded more asked to drop into coverage. also hold the NFL record of 21 His job: Put opposing quar- Clearly, it’s a concern for sacks (80) over the past eight Freeney missed the last straight from 2006-08. terbacks on their backs, some- Brady. seasons than anyone except seven games in 2007 after He doesn’t want to talk thing he does with more effi- “He’s the best pass-rusher in Miami’s Jason Taylor and having surgery on his left foot, about the sacks record, either. ciency than just about anyone the league and he’s been that forced more fumbles (36) than an injury that still bothered Instead the Hartford, Conn., in the NFL. way since he came into the anyone in the NFL. The Colts him early last season. This native would rather focus on “You want to get that sack league,” Brady said. “Any expected nothing less. year, he has played through a doing his job even better. because that’s our bonus,” time you’re playing them (the “In that system, Dwight is strained right quadriceps that “I’ve never been a big Freeney said with a smile Colts) you don’t have as much the key,” former coach Tony was supposed to keep him out records guy. You know, I like Wednesday. “I guess in a per- time to throw so you’ve got to Dungy said. “You have to have four weeks and cartilage that to think if he had held onto fect world, starting the game, make those decisions quick- pressure and force people to broke loose in his right knee a the ball just one more second, it would go first play, sack, er.” block you. That’s why Bill couple weeks ago. I might have three more second play, sack, third play, Indy fans are not surprised. (Polian) took Dwight with the But he hasn’t missed a sacks,” Freeney said, refer- sack, and then you could go to They’ve watched Freeney first pick after I got there. We game. ring to no quarterback in par- the locker room.” fine-tune a rare blend of thought Dwight was the best “Dwight is a great football ticular. “It has been fun. If only it were that easy for speed and power to confound player to do that, and it player, who prides himself on There is a new energy around opponents to get Freeney out opponents, and just when turned out to be a great mar- coming in and getting better,” here because we have a new of their backfields. linemen think they’ve figured riage between a great player said linebacker Gary Brackett, coach and new things. But you His 9 1/2 sacks rank third in out the dizzying spins, the 6- and a great system.” the defensive captain. “Last measure the year at the end.”

MLB Ken Griffey Jr. agrees to one-year deal with Mariners

He is likely to again be a Mariners, Griffey hit .214 last likeness and the words to get to and win the World Associated Press part-time designated hitter in season with 19 homers as a “World’s Greatest Teammate” Series. To that end, I look for- SEATTLE — Junior’s back in his 22nd major league season part-time DH. He was limited for one midseason flight out of ward to contributing in any Seattle, one more time. since he broke in as a grinning by a swollen left knee that Seattle. role that Don sees fit on the Ken Griffey Jr. and the Mariners teenager. required a second operation in “His influence, the presence field, and any manner I possi- Mariners agreed Wednesday “The fact that Junior is end- as many offseasons last he has — there are players on bly can off the field.” to another one-year contract ing up his career in Seattle is month. this ball club who are very Seattle is convinced he is that will keep the popular very special,” Goldberg said. Griffey is No. 5 on the career excited to know they are going healthy enough to contribute player in town “He is willing to home run list with 630. He to be teammates again with again next year — though he for what could perform any said in October he would like Ken Griffey Jr.,” Zduriencik won’t undergo a physical to be his final sea- “ His influence, the role.” to return if the Mariners want- said. formally close his new deal for son. presence he has — Griffey figures ed him, then never filed for The Mariners even carried a while, to give time for Griffey, who to again be the free agency. He again consid- Griffey off the field on their theknee to recover from sur- turns 40 on Nov. there are players on leader of a ris- ered staying home in Orlando, shoulders immediately follow- gery. 21, was guaran- this ball club who are ing team that Fla., to be with his wife and ing October’s season finale. He “We feel real good about teed $2 million very excited to know last season three, school-aged children. was in tears, saying it was information we’ve gotten from when he signed became the After spending his first 11 unlike any other Dr. (Timothy) to return to they are going to be 13th club since seasons with Seattle and day in his life. Kremcheck,” Seattle for the teammates again 1901 to finish becoming a star, he played “It’s a whole “It’s a whole lot of Zdurencik of 2009 season with Ken Griffey Jr.” with a winning nine more with Cincinnati and lot of love, a lot love, a lot of the Cincinnati- and had the record the year the Chicago White Sox. Griffey of friendship. I based surgeon chance to earn after losing 100 returned to the Mariners this don’t know to friendship. I don’t who removed a more in bonus- Jack Zduriencik games. year and almost single-hand- describe it,” know to describe it. bone spur in es. Mariners GM “He’s open to edly transformed what had Griffey said Oct. It’s been unbelievable. Griffey’s knee “The frame- a n y t h i n g , ” been a fractured, bickering 4. “It’s been on Oct. 26. work of this Mariners gener- clubhouse with his leadership, unbelievable. They helped me more “We believe year’s contract is similar to al manager Jack Zduriencik energy and constant pranks. They helped me than I helped them.” that Ken’s pres- last year’s,” Griffey’s agent, said in a telephone interview “He went beyond anything more than I ence with the Brian Goldberg, said by tele- from baseball’s GM meetings that I would have expected,” helped them.” Ken Griffey Jr. S e a t t l e phone. in Chicago. “What he said was, Zduriencik said. “I’d like to M a r i n e r s It is believed Griffey will get ‘I’d like to be a part of this. Griffey turned formerly thank the Mariners DH organization a slightly higher base salary, Hey, I’m the part of a 25-man reclusive star Ichiro Suzuki Mariners organ- was such a pos- with fewer incentives based club. Let the pieces fall where into a smiling, joking team- ization for invit- itive asset last upon plate appearances and they may ... let the manager mate. He had neck ties made ing me back to play in 2010,” season with his leadership on Mariners home attendance. He make the decisions.’ It’s a real for road trips bearing manag- Griffey said in a statement. and off the field,” Zduriencik earned $1.15 million of a pos- bonus to have him back.” er Don Wakamatsu’s likeness. “While 2009 was an awesome said. “His passion for baseball, sible $3 million in bonuses A 10-time All-Star and the He also had the Mariners experience for me, my ulti- life and the Seattle Mariners from this year’s contract. 1997 AL MVP for the wearing ties bearing his own mate goal is for the Mariners goes unsaid.”

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AP team points Roger Federer, who is currently at the top of the ATP rankings, fell to Julien Benneteau in the second round of the 1 Kansas 770 Masters in Paris yesterday. The loss allows Federer more time to prepare for the ATP World Tour Finals in London. 2 Michigan State 732 3 Texas 676 4 North Carolina 653 5 Kentucky 635 Federer falls in second round of Masters 6 Villanova 620 7 Purdue 586 Associated Press to do really well here.” Federer said. ready to shake hands 8 Duke 528 Federer’s exit capped a Boosted by the first set when the call was upheld. 9 West Virginia 501 PARIS — Top-ranked dramatic day at the Bercy he’d taken off Federer in “It’s magic. It’s fabulous. 10 Butler 408 Roger Federer lost to arena, where Rafael Nadal three matches, Benneteau Everything you can imag- 11 Tennessee 406 Julien Benneteau of saved five match points to forced mistakes on ine. The memories will 12 California 370 France 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4 in beat Spanish compatriot Federer’s backhand as the stay with me forever,” 13 Washington 364 the second round of the Nicolas Almagro, and for- Swiss star rushed his Benneteau said. “Hearing 14 Connecticut 361 Paris Masters on mer three-time champion shots. Benneteau broke the crowd when they are 15 Michigan 279 Wednesday, continuing his Marat Safin bid farewell early and then held to all behind you, the noise is 16 Oklahoma 244 miserable run at the to the tennis circuit. lead 3-1. enormous. I didn’t believe 17 Ohio State 241 indoor event. Federer took the first set Federer missed his it was possible to experi- 18 Minnesota 151 The 15-time Grand Slam when Benneteau’s back- chance in the fifth game ence something like this.” 19 Mississippi State 149 champion has never been hand return hit the net, when Benneteau saved The early loss, however, 20 Georgia Tech 136 further than the quarterfi- but the Frenchman found two break points, and does give Federer more 21 Georgetown 134 nals in seven appear- his range in the second set then held for 4-2. time to prepare for the 22 Dayton 130 ances. and dominated the Benneteau smacked a ATP World Tour Finals in 23 Louisville 123 “He played incredible at tiebreaker, tying the two-handed crosscourt London this month. 24 Clemson 114 the end. Julien went out match with a low return winner past a startled “I hope I can at least 25 Syracuse 111 and got the victory,” said that landed just inside the Federer to set up two make a good run there, Federer, who refused to baseline. match points, acing the because I really feel like I give excuses. “I definitely “I didn’t have my first one and falling to the have some good tennis left had chances. I missed rhythm from the baseline. floor in tears. Federer in me,” Federer said. “Not them. I feel fine physically, Every time I had a chance contested the call but was going to let my head hang NCAA USCHO Division I Men’s and mentally I was fresh he was winning the point,” already at the net and after this tournament.” Hockey Top 10 IN BRIEF team W-L

1 Miami (Ohio) 999 Zambrano’s mother res- Brady Quinn named Cavs’ Shaquille O’Neal 2 North Dakota 948 cued after kidnapping starter for Monday and wife split up 3 Cornell 855 CARACAS, Venezuela — The mother BEREA, Ohio — Brady Quinn is LOS ANGELES — Shaquille 4 Denver 830 of former major league pitcher Victor getting his second chance at start- O’Neal’s wife is splitting up with 5 Mass. -Lowell 778 Zambrano was rescued after a three- ing. the Cleveland Cavaliers center. 6 Michigan 653 day kidnapping ordeal, Venezuelan Quinn, benched just 10 quarters Va’Shaundya O’Neal filed for 7 Bemidji State 599 authorities said on Wednesday. into the season for Derek Anderson, legal separation with intent to 8 NOTRE DAME 549 The 56-year-old Elizabeth Mendez will start Monday night’s game divorce Monday in Los Angeles. 9 Alaska- Fairbanks 521 Zambrano was rescued late Tuesday against the Baltimore Ravens. He She cited irreconcilable differ- 10 Colorado College 478 during a “commando-style operation” was pulled at halftime of the ences. in the central state of Aragua, Federal Browns’ 34-3 loss to Baltimore on She is seeking spousal and child Police Chief Wilmer Flores Trosel said. Sept. 27, and will make his return support and full legal custody of Zambrano said having his mother against one of the NFL’s toughest the couple’s four children. No mon- alongside him again was a “great joy.” defenses. etary amounts were listed in the “I never thought we could be togeth- “I’m excited to play,” Quinn said. court filing. around the dial er again so soon,” he said. “I’m excited to be a part of Monday “Obviously, this is a difficult time Trosel said Mendez Zambrano was night. Every team in the NFL is for our family, and we request that held in a makeshift dwelling near a tough, them especially. We’ve got the media respect our privacy,” NBA highway, where she was only once our hands full right now.” Shaquille O’Neal said in a state- Cavaliers at Heat offered food. Browns coach Eric Mangini has ment released by the team Tuesday 8 p.m., TNT Three men have been detained, decided to go back to Quinn after night. “I will continue to focus on including two brothers and one man Anderson went 1-4 as a starter and being there for our children and I NCAA Football wanted for homicide, Trosel said. He posted the NFL’s lowest quarterback am confident that Shaunie will do said a fourth suspect has been identi- rating (36.2). Mangini said he would the same.” Texas Southern at Grambling State fied, a 24-year-old man wanted nation- like to stick with Quinn for the The O’Neals were married six 9 p.m., ESPNU ally for homicide and robbery. remainder of the season. years, 11 months. page 14 The Observer N SPORTS Thursday, November 12, 2009

NFL Old friends meet as Broncos and ‘Skins clash

Redskins, and the craziness they got what they wanted, good cornerbacks are hard to Snyder decided this was one Associated Press that continues to this day and the Broncos got what they find and they had two good time he wasn’t going to foot ASHBURN, Va. — Having makes it easy to contrast his wanted. We’re both still play- ones. I didn’t understand why the bill. Bailey worked out a reached his sixth season in the new franchise with his old ing at a high level.” we couldn’t keep us together.” seven-year, $63 million deal Mile High City, Champ Bailey one. Interestingly, Bailey and Smoot left after the 2004 with the Broncos, and the has now played for the Denver “You kind of know what to Portis haven’t met on the field season but returned after two trade was on. Broncos longer than he did for expect every day,” Bailey said. since the trade. Bailey missed seasons with Minnesota. He’s “I was all for going back the Washington Redskins. “That’s a good thing. When I the team’s meeting in Denver now a bit player in the there, but it didn’t work out But he’s still very much left there, it was a swinging in 2005 with a hamstring Redskins defense, getting a that way,” Bailey said. missed. door. When I got here, it was- injury, and Portis probably handful of plays a game. He “Financially it did me good “I’m not going to lie,” the n’t like that.” won’t play Sunday after suf- was once one of the team’s because I got what I wanted eight-time Pro Bowl corner- Bailey was traded in a rare fering a concussion in last most media-friendly players, as far as my contract. I came back said in a conference call superstar-for-superstar swap week’s loss to Atlanta. but he rarely grants inter- to a good franchise. That with Washington reporters. that’s a source of debate to “It’s funny how things hap- views these days and agreed worked out great. I was going “Everywhere I go outside of this day. With negotiations pen,” Bailey said. “At least he to talk this week only because to a place that was real stable Denver, the only thing I get: ‘I going nowhere for a new con- got to play at his old place, the subject was his old for a number of years.” wish you were still with the tract, owner Dan Snyder sent and I get to play at mine.” Broncos buddy. While the stability has been Redskins.’ That’s all I get. the best cornerback in the Bailey will also get a chance “I do miss playing with him,” nice, the trade hasn’t brought Even in this city, there’s game and a second-round to see longtime close friend Smoot said. “Those were some Bailey much postseason suc- Redskins fans everywhere. draft pick to the Broncos for Fred Smoot. It seems ages ago of my golden years of playing. cess. The Redskins and “I know the fan base is big- running back Clinton Portis. that Bailey and Smoot were At the time, I don’t think a lot Broncos have each won only ger, stadium’s bigger, a lot Portis has since piled up the supposed to be the tandem of people realized, me and one playoff game since the more tradition, but I still love yards and is within striking that would rule the Redskins him had one of the best young trade. This year, however, being a Bronco.” distance of the Redskins all- secondary for a decade. tandems out there. I think if it Denver is off to a 6-2 start It was in 2004 that Bailey time rushing record, but was Bailey was a first-round pick wasn’t for Troy Vincent and under new coach Josh left the wackiness of he worth both a shutdown in 1999, and Smoot came Bobby Taylor, both of us could McDaniels, giving Bailey a Washington for the relative cornerback and a high draft along as a second-rounder in have got a little Pro Bowl chance to rub it in with Smoot, stability of Denver, and he’ll pick? 2001. The Redskins ranked action then, but we weren’t whose Redskins are 2-6 and return for the first time when Bailey laughed when asked sixth in passing defense in winning at the time and the have lost four straight. the Broncos visit the Redskins which team got the better of 2001 and fifth in 2002. Eagles were dominating.” “We’re going to talk about on Sunday. the trade, then gave a diplo- “You can start building But when it came time for what team’s up and what “It was crazy when I left” he matic answer. something special right Bailey to get a new contract, team’s down,” Smoot said. said when talking about the “Honestly,” he said, “I think there,” Bailey said, “because the usually free-spending “Right now, he’s at me.”

MLB Rawlings announces Gold Gloves

“Defense is a very important Cincinnati’s Brandon Phillips Associated Press part of my game, and it truly is even though Hudson lost playing NEW YORK — That travel an honor to be recognized as one time by September to teammate team back in Virginia a decade of the best defensive players in Ronnie Belliard. Hudson didn’t ago must have played great the league,” Rollins said in a make a single postseason start defense on the left side of the statement. for Los Angeles, then became a infield. Of course, the Gold Gloves free agent. Ryan Zimmerman succeeded were far more rewarding last “I had a good season,” he said. boyhood friend David Wright as year, when the Phillies won the “I would be interested in coming the National League’s Gold Glove World Series for the first time back.” third baseman on Wednesday. In since 1980. Philadelphia failed in Houston outfielder Michael high school, when Zimmerman its attempt to repeat, losing to the Bourn and Dodgers outfielder was a shortstop, the two played New York Yankees in six games Matt Kemp also were first-time together on a youth team. last week. winners — and gave the NL three “Hopefully if we’re lucky “I take a lot of pride in fielding center fielders in the Gold Glove enough to continue doing what my position,” Victorino, nick- outfield. we’re doing, this will be a yearly named the Flyin’ Hawaiian for Kemp had 14 assists, up from thing,” Zimmerman said. “It’s fun his speed, said in a statement. two in 2007. for us.” Rollins became the Phillies fifth “Now you’re supposed to win a A college teammate from the three-time winner, joining Mike Gold Glove every year,” he said. University of Virginia, Arizona’s Schmidt (10), Garry Maddox Bourn concentrated on fielding Mark Reynolds, is competing (eight), Manny Trillo and Scott during winter ball. with Zimmerman for a Silver Rolen (three each). “When I went to the Slugger award, to be announced St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina Dominican, I didn’t just try to Thursday. and San Diego first baseman work on my offense. I tried to “We all push each other to Adrian Gonzalez also were sec- work on my defense as well,” he work harder,” said Zimmerman, ond-time winners announced said. “It helps me a little bit more who had 33 homers and 106 Wednesday. over there because the ground’s RBIs. “I don’t think I made as many a little bit rough and you have Zimmerman led major league plays as I made the year before. harder bounces and so you’ve got third basemen with 325 assists That’s because teams were more to get used to playing those tough and became only the second reluctant to bunt my way,” bounces. When it comes to a reg- Washington player to win the Gonzalez said. “You need a cou- ular field it made it seem a little award, joining catcher Earl ple of years of doing things over easier for me.” Battey of the original Senators in and over before coaches say Wright and his New York Mets 1960. He also became the second there’s a guy I could vote for.” teammate, center fielder Carlos infielder to win a Gold Glove from Adam Wainwright became the Beltran, were dropped from the a team with the worst fielding first Cardinals pitcher to win Gold Glove team. Beltran was percentage in the majors, follow- since Joaquin Andujar in 1984 sidelined for much of the season. ing Texas shortstop Michael and succeeded Greg Maddux, Outfielder Nate McLouth, traded Young last year. who won his record 18th Gold from Pittsburgh to Atlanta in The Nationals led the major Glove last year. Wainwright also June, also missed out. leagues with 143 errors. is a favorite for the NL Cy Young Gonzalez, Molina, Rollins and “Our team as a whole needs to Award after going 19-8 with a Wainwright each earned $50,000 realize that if we want to win 2.63 ERA. bonuses, and the price of we’ve got to play defense,” “I would have thought if there Gonzalez’s 2011 club option Zimmerman said. “We need to was one award that I would increased by $100,000 to $5.7 take more responsibility on the never win, or never have a million. Bourn and Victorino each defensive side of the ball and chance to win, that would be a earned $25,000 bonuses. Hudson realize that if we want to start Gold Glove Award,” Wainwright and Kemp didn’t have bonus pro- winning that, you know, that’s said. “There’s probably a ton of visions in their contracts. just as much a part of winning as guys that are better fielders than Rawlings began presenting hitting and scoring runs.” me.” Gold Gloves in 1957. Managers Please recycle Philadelphia shortstop Jimmy Dodgers second baseman and coaches voted on players in Rollins earned his third consecu- Orlando Hudson overcame a bro- their own leagues before the reg- tive Gold Glove and Phillies cen- ken left wrist sustained in August ular season ended but couldn’t ter fielder Shane Victorino won 2008 and won for the fourth select members of their own The Observer. for the second straight time. time, taking over from teams. Thursday, November 12, 2009 The Observer N SPORTS page 15

INTERNATIONAL SOCCER German goalkeeper suffered from depression

Widow of Robert Enke says that her husband, killed by a train, left a suicide note, feared public knowledge of illness

home. Police said Wednesday Associated Press they had found a suicide note, HANNOVER, Germany — with no indications the death The German goalkeeper who was anything but a suicide. was struck and killed by a Valentin Markser, a doctor train left a suicide note, who treated Enke, said the police said, and Robert Enke’s goalkeeper first sought treat- widow says he had been suf- ment in 2003, when he lost fering from depression. his starting place at Speaking at a news confer- Barcelona and developed anx- ence called by his club, ieties and fear of failure. Teresa Enke said her 32-year- Enke again sought treat- old husband ment in early was afraid October, after their adopted developing a d a u g h t e r “We need time to come mysterious ill- would be to terms with ness. Doctors taken away everything and not took several from the fami- weeks to ly if his illness superficially.” determine that became public he had been k n o w l e d g e . Theo Zwanziger suffering from The couple’s president a bacterial b i o l o g i c a l German Soccer Federation i n t e s t i n a l daughter died infection. AP three years In a suicide Firefighters stand next to the car of deceased German goalie Robert Enke, near the train station ago from a note, Enke of Neustadt-Eilvese in Hannover, Germany on Tuesday. heart problem she had from apologized to his family and birth when she was 2. the staff treating him for Munich midfielder Sebastian “We need time to come to that he saw no way out any “I tried to be there for him,” deliberately misleading them Deisler quit football in terms with everything and not longer,” Bach said. Teresa Enke said, choking into believing he was better, January 2007 after several superficially,” Zwanziger said. Enke had not been selected back tears. “When he was “which was necessary in bouts of depression and five Germany coach Joachim for Saturday’s match and acutely depressive, it was a order to carry out the suicide knee operations. Loew said the team could not Wednesday’s game against difficult time. We thought plans,” Markser said. “I can assure you — we owe simply go back to business as Ivory Coast in Gelsenkirchen we’d manage everything. We “Despite daily treatment, Robert Enke that — German usual. because he had only recently thought with love, we could we did not succeed in pre- football will use all its capa- “We lost a friend, we deeply returned from the intestinal do it. But you can’t.” venting his suicide,” the doc- bilities to find an answer to mourn Robert Enke,” Loew infection and had played only Mrs. Enke said her husband tor said. the question of how a young said. “I feel completely empty. two Bundesliga games since had been afraid that he would Enke had declined to stay at athlete celebrated by so many He was a great guy. He had then. lose “his sport, our private a clinic, Markser said. as an idol could land in such incredible respect for others. The illness had kept him life,” if his illness had become Enke, who had a good a situation,” German football We will miss him, as a top- sidelined for nine weeks and known. In May, the couple chance of being Germany’s federation president Theo class sportsman and an forced him to miss four adopted a girl who is now top goalkeeper at next year’s Zwanziger said at a news extraordinary man.” Germany games. eight months old. World Cup in South Africa, is conference in Bonn. Enke’s death shocked his German Football League Enke died Tuesday evening the second Germany player The federation canceled a Germany teammates. president Reinhard Rauball, when he threw himself before known to have suffered from friendly with Chile slated for “I’m stunned. I don’t know whose organization runs the a train near his Hannover depression. Talented Bayern Saturday in Cologne. what to say,” captain Michael Bundesliga, said there would Ballack told the Bild daily. be minute’s silence before the National team manager next round in the top two Oliver Bierhoff said the feder- divisions on Nov. 21-22 and ation’s own psychiatrist had that all players would wear never suspected Enke had black armbands. depression. Enke made his national Hundreds of Hannover fans team debut in a 1-0 loss to paid tribute to Enke at the Denmark in March 2007. His stadium Wednesday. last game was a 2-0 win over Hannover set up a condolence Azerbaijan on Aug. 12. He book outside the AWD Arena, also played 196 Bundesliga and some supporters lit can- games. dles and left scarves and After Jens Lehmann retired shirts in tribute to the goal- following last year’s European keeper. Championship, Enke was pro- A service was held later in moted to No. 1 for Germany the evening, attended by but was slowed by a broken Zwanziger, Loew and Ballack hand. among others, followed by a Enke first sought help when silent march to the stadium. he was blamed for Chancellor Angela Merkel Barcelona’s loss to a second- sent a “very personal” note to division team in his debut and Enke’s widow to convey her was dropped from the first “consternation and compas- team by then coach Louis van sion,” government spokesman Gaal, now in charge at Christoph Steegmans said. Bayern Munich. Thomas Bach, president of Enke, who was born in the the German Olympic commit- former East German city of tee, called Enke’s death “real- Jena and started his career ly tragic.” there, also played for “When you see how many Borussia Moenchengladbach, blows of destiny he had to Benfica, Tenerife and overcome in the past years, Fenerbahce, which he left how he always carried on and after one game because of a stood up, that shows his hostile reaction by fans over a human qualities. That’s why poor performance. He joined it’s that much more tragic Hannover in 2004. Write Sports. E-mail Matt at [email protected]. page 16 The Observer N SPORTS Thursday, November 12, 2009

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notable checks this season — “The Booth hit in particular, I Associated Press Mike Richards on David Booth personally feel that if that was TORONTO — The NHL is get- and Willie Mitchell on Jonathan my son I wouldn’t want for that nude for PETA ting closer to making a recom- Toews, to name two. Neither of to be the way he was hit,” mendation about how to those hits resulted in a suspen- Pittsburgh GM Ray Shero said. reduce hits to sion because “What Mike Richards did was son,” said the 10-time Pro the head. there’s nothing within the rules we have cur- Associated Press Bowler, who holds the NFL The league’s currently in the rently. That’s not the issue. The FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — record for most receptions 30 GMs and “A player should rulebook to pre- issue is making the game as Here’s a change in Atlanta: by a tight end. “The pictures their assistants have an ability to vent them. safe as can be. I don’t think A Falcons player showing I saw were pretty gruesome, wrapped up anticipate a hit, The main we’re looking for a big rule some love for animals. pretty cruel. If done the meetings with a thing the gener- change, but maybe we can Providing quite a contrast right way, maybe. But done discussion of the prepare for a hit or al managers tweak something.” to Michael Vick’s gruesome the way I saw it, it’s defi- i s s u e avoid a hit. If he want to see One thing that stands out for dogfighting operation, tight nitely inhumane.” Wednesday and doesn’t have those, eliminated is NHL disciplinarian Colin end Tony Gonzalez and his Some of Gonzalez’s team- decided to for- bodychecks to Campbell is just how much the wife, October, posed in the mates had not seen the new mulate a small then I think the onus unsuspecting sport has changed and evolved. nude for an anti-fur adver- ad until it was shown to committee to has to shift to the players. He sat down and watched a tisement from People for the them by reporters. But it’s take a closer hitter. He’s got to “A player game from the 1970s recently Ethical Treatment of likely to be all over the lock- look at it before should have an and noticed how much less Animals. er room before the week is they get togeth- deliver a safe hit.” ability to antici- physical play there was. The newly released ad, out. er again in pate a hit, pre- “The hitting today is so much which was photographed “Oh yeah,” receiver Roddy March. Brian Burke pare for a hit or more evident,” Campbell said. over the summer in Los White said, breaking into a At that time, Maple Leafs GM avoid a hit,” Player safety was a key Angeles, shows the couple big smile, “we’re going to the group could Toronto GM theme from Wednesday’s meet- sitting together on green give him a hard time about make a recom- Brian Burke ing as the GMs also looked at turf for the group’s “We’d that.” mendation to said. “If he some new equipment. Rather Go Naked Than Wear Bring it on, said the 33- the competition committee doesn’t have those, then I think Mark Messier made a presen- Fur” campaign. They’re fol- year-old Gonzalez, who’s in about a possible rule change. the onus has to tation on behalf lowing celebrities who have his first season with the The GMs have discussed head- shift to the hit- of manufacturer posed in the buff, including Falcons after spending a shots in the past, but there was ter. 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A maybe we can tweak sales as Burke said Wednesday, glancing at they think about it.” a little bit,” Carolina GM Jim big concern for something.” indicated he the photo on a reporter’s Chris Houston studied the Rutherford said. “If we contin- the group has wanted to get cell phone while standing at picture closely before offer- ue down what was talked traditionally some for the his locker. “It’s something ing up a tongue-in-cheek about today then we will see a been that a rule Ray Shero Toronto Marlies me and my wife talked critique. change. banning head- Penguins GM AHL team. about. It’s something we feel “He’s got his Chad “It will be on the agenda of shots might Some of his very strongly about. That’s a (Ochocinco), T.O. thing the next meeting and I think if inadvertently colleagues were great cause, especially when going on,” the cornerback we got the direction that it lead to the elimination of all impressed by it as well. you educate yourself and said. 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are good with (Harvey Grant) They come from cities where ND VOLLEYBALL and I think there’s some growth the lights have been bright and Recruits still coming, but there’s an ath- they’ve played big high school continued from page 20 letic, slashing, scoring guard games, and competitive AAU who handles the ball really games, so I feel like they’re Squad earns first son of former NBA basketball well.” going to be ready as freshmen.” player Harvey Grant, and the With the loss of Jackson and With one scholarship remain- nephew of Chicago Bulls star Peoples, along with senior ing, the Irish will continue to Horace Grant. He was named transfer Ben Hansbrough, the keep a lookout for someone to the MVP of the Nike Super Irish will have room at the fill that spot, both in recruiting ranking since ‘06 Showcase championship game guard position where all three and also on the transfer wire. while playing with his AAU freshmen can enter and com- “We’re always looking,” Brey we were,” Brown said. “It’s nice team, Nike Team Takeover. pete for playing time next sea- said. “Late signees have been By LAURA MYERS for the program but the rankings “I think one of the things son. good to us, so you’re always Sports Writer don’t really matter for anything we’ve tried to do here is catch “Obviously, (Atkins) has a leg looking to see what emerges. other than bragging rights. I guess those guys who are arcing up up in that he is a true point You can get late arcing guys Notre Dame had a lot to brag I’m happy for the team because at the right time,” Brey said. guard,” Brey said. “But those this way too, so those are two about in 2006. we’ve played really well and I “Grant was (one of) those guys. other two young men, part of examples of it. But we’ll keep That year, the Irish upset two think they deserve it.” I don’t know if we’ve ever my recruiting theme with them our mind open, but also obvi- higher-seeded schools in the Big With two games left on the taken a commitment from a was that ‘I need you to be ously the transfer wire, where East tournament to reach the schedule before the league tour- younger senior. He was 16 ready,’ because we lose some we’ll see what’s going on.” finals. They reached the NCAA nament, Notre Dame has already years old when he committed really experienced guards with tournament for the 15th straight clinched at least a share of the to us. Since then, he’s turned (Jackson and Peoples), and I Contact Eric Prister at year, falling in the first round to conference regular-season title — 17. Obviously the bloodlines think they really can be ready. [email protected] No. 10 Wisconsin. They were just one win this weekend will ranked as high as No. 21 in the give the team sole ownership. American Volleyball Coaches They are also a virtual lock to Association poll. make the NCAA tournament. No. 7 seed and as underdogs good. Their quarterback is a Since then, Notre Dame has not “Going the regular season being to first-round opponent Sorin. true athlete that nobody has made the national tournament Big East champs, if something Siegfried The Ramblers defeated the been able to stop yet this sea- nor has it been ranked. were to happen in the tournament continued from page 20 Otters 10-6 to advance to son. We were lucky to get a tie That is, until Monday. The Irish it wouldn’t matter [for the Sunday’s semifinals. in the first game. I just hope (16-3, 12-0 Big East) cracked the NCAAs],” senior captain and set- in the country. “Beating Sorin was a great our luck hasn’t run out.” AVCA poll at No. 24 this week ter Jamel Nicholas said. “But The Ramblers claimed the accomplishment for our One might think that after its 11th and 12th straight Big we’re going to win it anyway so championship last season with team,” Cure said. “They were Siegfried has some added East victories. that won’t be an issue.” a 14-13 win over Keenan, due a great team and had a great pressure this postseason “There’s still a lot to be done,” Brown said the team can now in large part to the athleticism defense, and we were happy to because of last year’s success. Irish coach Debbie Brown said look for a high seed in the nation- and leadership of Cure. come away with a win.” Cure, however, said the “The most important part of the al tournament. “It was a great experience The Ramblers will face off Ramblers are not too stressed season is still in front of us. If we “I feel better about our RPI at that millions of people have with Knott Sunday. The two over it. continue to play the way we have 14, which shows that we’ve not probably dreamt of doing that teams tied earlier this season. “I don’t think the team has we’re definitely on the right only played really well but we’ve we were able to actually expe- The Juggerknotts enter the felt too much pressure,” Cure track.” played good competition,” she rience,” Cure said. game with a suffocating said. “Every year is a different The Irish came into the season said. “I’m really excited about that Cure and then-senior start- defense and a prolific offense, team with a different identity.” with the goal of bringing Notre because it maybe gives us the ing quarterback Max Young led by quarterback Aidan The Ramblers have a golden Dame volleyball back among the chance to host the first and sec- led the way offensively last Fitzgerald and wide receiver opportunity to finish off one of elite, and the captains said they ond rounds of the NCAAs.” season, using both experience Jeff Skorup. The duo connect- the best two-season stretches are on their way to their target. But there’s a lot to go before and talent to defeat the ed for two touchdowns in in league history with back-to- “Being ranked proves that,” then, including two more Big East Knights in the championship Sunday’s 21-0 win over back championships. For Cure, senior captain and outside hitter games, the Big East tournament game. This season, the Carroll. it marks the opportunity of a Christian Kaelin said, “but even and a non-conference match Ramblers have not missed a Despite being only one win lifetime to play at Notre Dame just the whole season, being unde- against No. 10 Florida. beat with junior Matt Meinert away from their second con- Stadium for the second feated in the Big East, that was a “It’s good to have that experi- at quarterback. secutive appearance in the straight year and cap off his big goal. We have two more ence and we’re really looking for- It has not been an easy ride Stadium, the Ramblers are not illustrious career with another games in the conference and we ward to that,” Brown said. this season for the Ramblers taking anything for granted. championship. plan to go 2-0 this weekend.” Everything is set up perfectly for as they have attempted to “This team is not looking Notre Dame had been hanging where we want to be right now repeat as champions. They ahead to the Stadium,” Cure Contact Andrew Owens at around the top 25 for weeks, get- and it’s just about finishing it.” entered the postseason as the said. “Knott is looking scary [email protected] ting votes but landing just outside In the next month, the Irish will the rankings. However, their spot- have the chance to make 2009 a less conference record has contin- season to brag about. ued to get harder to ignore. “Honestly I think we deserved to Contact Laura Myers at be ranked a lot earlier than what [email protected]

Bauters’ coaching, which the freshman feels was an important Kenney factor in her success in the long continued from page 20 distance races. “My success at the 6k’s would alongside her in races has gotten not have come without Jackie me through the race’s challenging Bauters’ guidance,” Kenney said. points. Watching her succeed “She really studied mine and my encourages me to succeed.” teammates’ races and guided us Bauters acknowledged Kenney’s to improve each week and ulti- raw talent and cited the fresh- mately peak at the opportune man’s fanatical drive as her key to time.” success. Looking back over her breakout “Julia is a talented runner, and, season, Kenney calls her team- in my opinion, hasn’t begun to mates the most important part of reach her potential yet,” Bauters her year. said. “I think she will continue to “I am so privileged to represent grow and improve in the next four the Belles,” Kenney said. “I have years. It will definitely be excit- enjoyed every moment of it — 6 ing.” a.m. practices, mile repeats, Kenney opened her collegiate races, bus rides with the team, career with three consecutive sec- team dinners. I would say that ond-place team finishes in the having the opportunity to compete five-kilometer matches of the each weekend alongside my team- schedule. After a midseason mates has been [the highlight of break, Kenney led the Belles in my season].” each of the team’s six-kilometer races. Contact Michael Blasco at Kenney expressed gratitude for [email protected] page 18 The Observer N SPORTS Thursday, November 12, 2009

day. There is an additional one captain but unable to take The Irish now see them- on Sunday for those who have the field after suffering a selves with a chance to make Bouts late classes or labs. Shootout season-ending knee injury the NCAAs after a win over continued from page 20 The first hour of each prac- continued from page 20 20 minutes into the team’s No. 5 UConn on Oct. 31 and tice is a straight workout — first game. Sunday’s tie with the No. 8 than one or two fights ended running and calisthenics. The ior captain and midfielder “It’s very different being a Bulls. before the final third round bell second hour is devoted to box- Dave Donohue said. “To get leader on the field,” Rellas “If we would have lost each year,” she said. “Every ing drills and partner exercises. into the Big East semifinals said. “Once that was taken [Sunday], we were sure we once in a while we get it wrong “I started training over the it was huge. To get into the away I’ve tried pretty much and someone’s overmatched, summer,” Rossi said. “I did NCAAs it was huge.” to be a leader “Our senior class is wouldn’t have but almost all of our fights go push-ups and crunches and all A loss in the shootout off the field, gotten in the the full three rounds.” of that so I wouldn’t be super would have ended Notre answer ques- large. We’ve done a tournament,” The process took longer than sore when we finally got back Dame’s Big East tournament tions for the pretty good job of Thomas said. normal this year, Burke said, together as a group and did our run and probably would guys, help pre- leading this year, “We went into because of the unusually large workouts together.” have excluded them from the pare.” it like it was number of women competing. Sophomore Michelle Hopke national tournament. R e l l a s ’ everyone in their our national “We have an extreme record joined Bengal Bouts this year Senior captain and mid- injury gave own way.” championship year this year,” she said. on what she called “a whim,” fielder Michael Thomas senior defend- game.” “Having this many girls who and soon found out how diffi- made the first of Notre er John Notre Dame came out originally and then cult the practices are. Dame’s five kicks in the Schaefer a Cory Rellas will face stick it out is awesome. It’s a “For the first two weeks I was shootout. chance to fill Irish senior captain another top-10 major, major step for the pro- so sore. I was like dying,” she “I told [Irish coach Bobby in, and team Friday in gram.” said. “But I could definitely Clark] before the game that Schaefer has No. 7 Just over 60 women fought at stick around and keep doing it. we were to go into a made the most of it. He has Louisville. A win could help the 2008 Fight Night, Burke It was one of those things that I shootout that I wanted to go started every game since the Irish build their NCAA said. Her freshman year, there knew if I got through the first first,” he said. “I knew that then and even notched a résumé, and a Big East were only 40 fighters in the two weeks I would want to con- it could be my last game as a goal. championship — something program. tinue.” Notre Dame player. I just The seniors have made a the seniors have yet to win For the first time, the club Burke came in with a small cleared everything away and big impact on offense this in their college careers — will have two rings running at advantage her freshman year put the ball in the back of year as well. Senior forward would give the team an auto- Fight Night in order to accom- — her father and brother had the net.” Bright Dike leads the team matic bid. modate all of the boxers. Burke participated in Bengal Bouts Thomas’ display of leader- with 10 goals and 23 points. “I’d like to think we’ll defi- said that if the program contin- and she had grown up around ship is not rare on a team Thomas is behind him with nitely be in the NCAA tour- ues to grow, it will probably the sport. She had never actu- with so many veterans, the six goals and 18 total points. nament but the only thing become a two-night event and ally boxed but did know how to captains said. Both goalkeepers for the we can do is keep winning,” may even take on a tournament throw a punch, she said. “Our senior class is large,” Irish are seniors as well. senior captain and midfield- aspect. Most students who join senior captain and defender Philip Tuttle and Andrew er Justin Morrow said. “The “They’re realistically going to Baraka Bouts have never had Cory Rellas said. “We’ve Quinn have traded goalkeep- only thing we can do now is have to move to two nights,” experience with boxing before done a pretty good job of ing duties this season, start- win. she said. “And if you’re going and start from scratch. leading this year, everyone ing 10 and nine games, “It’s the end of the season, two nights anyway, you might Rossi said it was much better in their own way. We’re set- respectively. Tuttle played in every game could potentially as well figure out the logistics to come in already knowing the ting a good example for the goal Sunday. be my last. You have to take of having semifinals and finals. basics from her first year. younger guys so they can “Every senior plays his that in mind and play like Definitely, in the near future “It was nice to know how to become leaders down the own role,” Thomas said. it.” that will happen because of the throw a jab, and know what road.” “Everybody in the senior numbers that we have.” blocking was,” she said. “There Rellas was in the unusual class really wants it for this Contact Laura Myers at were so many novices this year position this year of being a team.” [email protected] The cause and it was awesome that so The increase in participants many girls came out. It was a has caused a large upswing in lot different this year being on proceeds for the Bouts. This the other side of things and money benefits Holy Cross helping girls learn how to box.” Missions in East Africa, an area that includes Uganda and Fight Night Tanzania. The 2008 Bouts The two months of non-stop raised $15,000 for the cause. preparation lead to a 10- “In my time here we’ve dou- minute boxing match in which bled not only the number of the women get a chance to girls we have fighting, but showcase their newfound skills along with that between my for a large crowd. freshman and junior year “Fight Night last year was we’ve tripled the amount of exhilarating,” Rossi said. “I’m money we donated,” Burke just looking forward to being in said. the ring with the lights shining Two Holy Cross priests who down on you and the crowds had done mission work in East cheering in the background. It’s Africa came to practice two very surreal.” weeks ago to discuss the area Rossi said confidence is a big and its needs, Burke said. The factor in boxing for her and the priests explained why the other women. money is needed and how it is “It takes a lot to get in that used. ring and take punches, and Senior boxer Angela Rossi, stand there with someone hit- who is in her second year with ting you in the face and trying the Boxing Club, said the to fight back,” she said. priests’ visit helped the boxers Hopke said she is looking for- understand the program’s mis- ward to her first Fight Night, as sion. are the large number of “That was really nice because novices. it kind of brought it all home,” “I’m excited to see all the Rossi said. “Last year I knew hard work that I put in, and the money went to the Holy have my friends come and see Cross Missions in East Africa, me,” she said. “Hopefully I’ll do but I didn’t know what they did my best and show that I’ve with it. I didn’t know what the been working on this for the situation in East Africa looked past two months.” like. We listened to them tell us The winners of each match about the educational opportu- do not get a material reward, nities they were bringing to Burke said. However, every East Africa, and how our boxer walks away with some- money was helping with that. thing. “To hear the money we’ve “Pride,” she said. “You have raised throughout the semester, to remember that everyone’s what it’s going to do, the differ- winning. You made it through a ence it’s going to make, was hard season with hard training. really nice.” Five days a week is a lot of work. To get in a ring in front The preparation of all your friends, all your Practices for aspiring boxers family is something to be proud began in the second week of of. We kind of stress that September with novice train- aspect. Everybody has accom- ing, Burke said. Returning box- plished something.” ers began a short time after The fights begin tonight at 6 that. p.m. in the Joyce Center In order to participate on Fieldhouse. 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BARAKA BOUTS MEN’S SOCCER On a mission ND seniors Women’s boxing club reflect on fights for East Africa shootout By LAURA MYERS Sports Writer By LAURA MYERS Don’t expect a lot of knockout Sports Writer blows when 90 female boxers take the ring tonight for the When South Florida’s Baraka Bouts Fight Night. Sebastian Thuriere stepped Instead, look for even matches to the penalty kick line for and exciting finishes. the Bulls’ fifth attempt in “Every fight is a close fight,” Sunday’s shootout, eight Irish said senior Kristin Burke, pres- seniors stood on the sideline ident of the Women’s Boxing and one stood in the goal. Club. “Every fight can go either The game had ended in a 2-2 way, which makes every fight tie and Notre Dame was up more exciting. Each fight is 5-4 in the shootout, which really close and you never would decide who moved on know going into a fight who’s to the Big East semifinals. going to win it.” All nine seniors watched as The captains set up each Thuriere’s shot bounced fight individually, taking into harmlessly off the top cross- consideration the fighters’ bar, and immediately after- height, weight and experience wards all nine celebrated the level before creating match extension of their college ups, Burke said. careers. “I don’t think we’ve had more Observer File Photo “It meant everything,” sen- Two Notre Dame students duke it out during last year’s Baraka Bouts, the University’s annual see BOUTS/page 18 women’s boxing event. The 2009 event will feature 45 fights Thursday night. see SHOOTOUT/page 18

MEN’S BASKETBALL Notre Dame signs trio of guards to 2010 recruiting class Notre Dame’s veteran at the about him and I also feel good, losing in (Jonathan Peoples) “He’s got great size, and he By ERIC PRISTER one-position. It was not only his because (Atkins) got the ball and (Jackson), but the commu- can handle the ball,” Brey said. Sports Writer skill, but his communication rolling with this class. He got us nicator was what really sold it “He has a feel for the game, he ability that Irish coach Mike started last spring and really to me. He’s long, he has great shoots it. He’s the whole pack- Announcing three signees for Brey says makes him most con- gave us some direction by hav- length, and he still might be age as far as a guy that can the 2010 class, Notre Dame fident that Atkins can move into ing our point guard in the growing a little bit. But (he has) really play any position on the focused on filling a hole that the point guard role immediate- spring and having it done a feel for the game, great speed, perimeter. What really will emerge after this season at ly. before we go into the summer.” comes from a winning pro- impressed me when I saw the guard position, receiving “I was really impressed by his Atkins averaged over 23 gram.” (Dragovich) was that he was National Letters of Intent from skill level, but more than that, points and six assists during his Dragicevich is a 6-foot-6 handling the ball against speed guards Eric Atkins, Alex his ability to communicate,” junior year at Mount St. Joseph guard from Glenbrook North and pressure, along with mak- Dragicevich and Jerian Grant to Brey said. “Certainly we are High School, and played on an High School in suburban ing shots and passing it, but he fill three out the four scholar- losing one of the best communi- AAU team that won the Adidas Chicago, where he averaged could put it on the floor and get ships available after the 2009- cators we’ve ever had in Take 5 championship and the over 20 points per game as a places.” 10 season. Jackson and that really sold me, Teak Breakdown Tournament. junior. Brey compared him with A 6-foot-5 guard from Atkins, a true point guard that I thought he’d be a great fit “He has a point guard mental- big wing players Notre Dame Washington, D.C., Grant is the from Baltimore, will attempt to and that we’d have a great shot ity, and that’s a need that we has had in the past, including fill the spot of Tory Jackson, at getting him. I’m excited truly need, given what we’re Matt Carroll and David Graves. see RECRUITS/page 18

MEN’S INTERHALL FOOTBALL SMC CROSS COUNTRY Quest for repeat continues Freshman emerges

By ANDREW OWENS as future of program Sports Writer Brauer, sparked my interest,” When one thinks of football By MICHAEL BLASCO Kenney said. “Almost immedi- at Notre Dame Stadium, the Sports Writer ately, I fell in love with competi- image of gold helmets glim- tive running and decided to dis- mering in the crisp sun on a While the Belles have long continue soccer and basketball, fall afternoon likely comes to looked to senior captain Megan devoting myself to year-round mind. But for the second McClowry to lead them, Julia training.” straight season, it could be the Kenney may be the future of the Although Brauer left white helmets of Siegfried program. Ladywood H.S. after Kenney’s shining in the sun at the The breakout freshman has junior season, he continued to Stadium. finished at least second for the mentor Kenney until she gradu- For senior captain Dex Cure, Belles in every meet this season, ated. When Kenney came to an opportunity lies ahead to go while placing first in each six- Saint Mary’s, it was the tandem down in Notre Dame lore if the kilometer meet, quickly making of McClowry and Belles coach Ramblers can win their final a name for herself as one of the Jackie Bauters that stepped in to two games, the second of MIAA’s top youngsters. motivate the freshman. which would be on a field with Even more remarkable, the “Megan McClowry continuous- a more storied history and tra- Livonia, Mich., native did not ly pushes me and encourages dition than arguably any other TOM LA/The Observer begin running cross country me,” Kenney said. “Running Siegfried senior fullback Dex Cure carries during a Ramblers until 2007. see SIEGFRIED/page 17 interhall football game earlier this season. “My high school coach, Rick see KENNEY/page 17