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Neighborly chit-chat Flying high President George W Bush met with Canadian Scene music critic Maureen Smithe reviews Tuesday prime minister Jean Chertien on Monday to the indie release "The Autopilot Know You discuss U.S. relations between Mexico and Canada. Best" by the up and coming band, The Places. FEBRUARY 6, World & Nation + page 5 Scene+ page 12 2001 THE

The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary's VOL XXXIV NO. 81 HTTP://OB ERV Friends fondly remember Murphy Nagle, By FINN PRESSLY Math a Senior Staff Writer

Leading a freshman retreat in the fall of 1999, Con or take office Murphy had three words of advice: Do a puzzle. + Elections yield "During finals week, Conor was totally insistent that the low voter turn­ best thing to do was a puzzle. out, abstentions lie bought a 1000 piece and would spent hours in the hall­ By AMY GREENE ways of Zahm doing puzzles," News Writer said fellow retreat team mem­ ber Dory Mitros. "llerc arc all Michelle Nagle and these freshmen going into their Kristen Matha arc the first round of exams, and there newly elected Saint is Con or saying 'do a puzzle.' Mary's lie was a complete riot." Active in Campus Ministry s t u d c n t See Also b 0 d y and vice-president of the president "SMC students College Democrats. Murphy and vice vote to keep the brought his unique, enduring presi- style to all he did. d e n t , Keenan Revue" "lie was a really run-loving conclud- page 6 guy with a really strong faith. Photos courtesy of Meghan Cooney ing an You can't meet Con or and not u n con.- remember him," said close On a visit to campus last May, Murphy (lower left) poses with friends after shaving their heads in a show of support as he underwent treatment. Pictured above are AI Vitter, Conor Murphy tested campaign. friend Meghan Cooney. Gabe Ibanez, Wes Jacobs, George Remus, Steve Napleton, Brian Wahl and John LeBlanc: "It feels really good to What many will remember Below, Murphy shares a laugh witll friend Meghan Cooney during Chirstmas '99. have won," said Nagle. most about Murphy is his love "We're really excited to of conversation. half. People at the library got get started and we're "lie had the most remark­ so annoyed. My roommate Matt happy with the results able presence. I've never just got up and walked up and ready to move for­ worked with anyone who was away. For days, people would ward." so captivating to his audience, say 'Who was that kid you were Nagle and Matha and who immediately felt such talking to for an hour and a received 63 percent of the a connection to everyone he half?"' he said. "Jlarely have I student vote with 36 per­ was talking to," she said. "I met anyone that I loved talking cent of the students think it was something that to as much as him. He could abstaining. However, only God physically gave Conor to really talk." 25.4 percent of the stu­ look at a person and say this is His gift for conversation com­ dent body participated in what you need right now and plemented an idiosyncratic the election, resulting in I'm going to be the one to give style that. endeared him to 16 percent of the student it to you." many of those he met. body who actually voted Senior Liam Brennan, who, "He never went a day without for Naglc/Matha. as co-president of the College argyle socks," said Mitros. "He "We tried to do as much Democrats, worked extensively was always dressed to the campaigning as possible with Murphy, recalled an inci­ nines. There were days he to get people to vote," said dent that occurred while he wouldn't have the laundry Nagle. "Some people may was studying in the library. done, so he'd wear his Doc not have voted since only "lie came up to my carrel Martens without socks because one ticket was running, and started talking, and we but people need to know talked for like an hour and a see CON OR/page 4 that their vote does mat­ ter and they need to voice their opinions and con­ cerns." she said. The voter turnout per­ centage was lower in part Women emerge as viable candidates because abroad students were included in the elec­ tion percentages. This is University, a woman has never Editor's note: This is the sec­ any other females, but I was "The stage is set for a female the first year abroad stu­ been student body president. ond of a five-part series exam­ glad I was there." president," presidential candi­ dents had the opportunity However, this year there are ining different issues in this Norton, along with student date Demetra Smith said. "The to vote via e-mail and several women in high student year's student body election. body presi- only way since most decided not to union positions. Norton said dent Brian Notre Dame vote, this lowered the 'The only way Notre Dame will be ready both heads of the Student By LAURA ROMPF O'Donoghue, turnout percentage con­ won that race will be ready for a female for a female Union Board (SUB) are female, Assistant News Editor as well as the senior class pres­ siderably. of 11 tickets, is president is "The total number of president by ident and several class officers. and since by experienc­ students allowed to par­ experiencing and trying it." "There are a lot more women When Brooke Norton walked their election, ing and try­ ticipate in the election at meetings this year," Norton into an informational meeting the composi­ ing it. We went up with the newly said. "I think there has been a for student body president and tion of Notre Demetra Smith can't let the implemented abroad stu­ general change in attitude." vice president candidates last Dame student fact that dent voting," said elec­ student body Vice presidential candidate spring, she was surprised. Of government there's never tions commissioner presidential candidate Nikki McCord, who is running the 22 total students in atten­ has changed. been a Stephanie Pace. "Not with Ryan Becker, said she has dance, she was the only female Five of this woman presi- many participated, how­ in the room. year's six dent hold us not felt discriminated against while serving as a student sen- ever, and this lowered the "I never figured I'd be the tickets have at least one back." percentage of students only female," Norton said. "I female, and one ticket is two Since 1972, when women wondered why there weren't women. were first admitted into the see WOMEN/page 8 see ELECTION/page 6

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INSIDE COLUMN QUOTES OF THE WEEK

"Justice is very slow. "'God, country, Notre "'t's much more like "Compared to past Right on, Sister! I think it's not only Dame' and 'duty, the movement of a years. the show is Every year, there is a conference of the slow in Chile but honor. country' are glacier than a light­ considerably tamer. " National Catholic Education Association everywhere.,, not too far apart. " ning bolt through the (NCEA). Designed as a means of opening dia­ sky." logue and strengthening faith among religious Chris Martin educators, the conference invites noted speak­ Juan Gabriel Valdes Lieutenant Colonel Keenan Revue producer ers to address more than Ambassador to the Michael Edwards on the Father Tom Doyle amid controversial 10,000 participants from United States on human relationship between Keough Hall rector on content of the annual across the country. rights violations of former ROTC and NO the progress of gay show This year, thanks to Chilean dictator, Augusto Father Kris Stubna, secre­ rights at ND tary of education of the Plnochet Diocese of Pittsburgh, the conference will have several hundred fewer participants in attendance. OUTSIDE THE DOME Compiled from U-Wire reports When Stubna heard that Maureen the Conference invited Smithe Sister Joan Chittister to be a featured speaker, he barred University of Ill. may prevent Internet theft staff, educators and youth Assistant ministers from attending News Editor CHAMPAIGN, Ill. "(This research) is extremely impor­ the four-day convocation. The research of University of Illinois tant in a world where information is In a vague, one-page professors could outwit Internet traveling so fast," Koetter said. memo sent to those in his 220-parish diocese, pirates with digital "watermark" cod­ Lightning-quick information travel Stubna said that no diocesan staff shall attend ing designed to protect personal prop­ invites easy access to material for the conference and that diocesan expenditure erty and prove ownership. code-cracking hackers. Moulin said will not be allotted for any expenses resulting Pierre Moulin, professor of comput­ fear of theft has prevented people from the trip. er and electrical engineering, said from putting innovations on the Web Why did Stubna make such a bold statement? watermarking online documents could and has stunted the distribution of Because Sr. Chittister is a strong advocate for prevent hackers from copying, selling new products. women's full equality in the Church- includ­ and possibly making a profit on the "DVD has been ready for years," ing women's ordination. Stubna stated in his creator's material. The theory behind Moulin said. "Concerns about proper­ memo that the "convocation suffers from a lack watermarking is to hide bits of infor­ ty rights have delayed the entrance of of completeness in its program and an incom­ mation within an image, creating an how widespread the technology could patibility with authentic teaching. These cir­ invisible copyright, Moulin said. and electrical engineering and a cod­ have been at the time." cumstances are detrimental to the faith devel­ Creators can conceal their signa­ ing theorist, said a watermark would Koetter said there are products now opment of persons in ministry." tures and their personal information, not destroy the quality of an image or available on the market that try to Stubna is not the only ignorant one. as well as the dates material was cre­ audio recording and would substan­ prevent Internet theft now, but they On Jan. 17, Bishop John Myers of the Diocese ated inside sounds, documents, tially aid in proving ownership of aren't as effective as they could be. He of Peoria, IL, also sent a memo prohibiting the images and even video, Moulin said. stolen material to a third party, such said pirates have been able to deci­ pastors, principals and chaplains in his diocese Ralf Koetter, professor of computer as a court. pher some products' codes. from attending the convention, citing reasons similar to Stubna's. In other words, they don't agree with Chittister. I find great irony in the actions of Father UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AMERICAN UNIVERSITY Stubna and Bishop Myers. They are barring educators from attending a conference focused on education. These educators are not impres­ Fraternity banned on -racist slurs Officials speculate grade inflation sionable young children, but rather full-grown adults capable of making their own rational AUSTIN WASHINGTON decisions based on a lifetime of experience and University of North Texas administrators handed The number of As awarded in classes at American learning. down a decision Friday to put a five-year ban on the University has been steadily increasing in the past 10 Chittister is a beacon of hope for many disen­ Kappa Alpha Order fraternity chapter, following years, raising questions of academic standards as well chanted Catholics. She represents the continu­ reports of racially-motivated harassment that as what percentage of students receiving high grades ing process of change that all theology must occurred Jan~ 27. The chapter can no longer partic­ actually deserve them. In the spring of 1989, 16.8 per­ undergo. In order for positive change to occur, ipate in university activities as an organization and cent of the grades awarded in undergraduate courses open dialogue must be encouraged. Stubna and must vacate its house as soon as other suitable hous­ at AU were As and 13.8 percent were A-s. In the spring Myers have resorted to scare tactics and blind ing is found. The university administration's investiga­ of 2000, the percentage of A's had risen to 23.6 and A­ leadership in hopes of preventing change - tion, which concluded Friday, reported that approxi­ s to 15.5. "Nearly a quarter of grades issued are As. quite childish in my opinion. mately 35 Kappa Alpha members shouted racial slurs Add A-s and you are at 40 percent," Don Bunis, the The Church has a right to establish the rules at African-American football recruits who were tour­ University Registrar, said. The Registrar is not the only it considers necessary, but it should not com­ ing the student union. The fraternity members, who one who has taken notice of these figures. "We've got pletely block ofT discussion about potentially were present at a separate event, also waved a 10 percent more As and that has to concern me," controversial issues. As human beings, we need Confederate flag at the prospective students, said wit­ Provost Neil Kerwin said. It is a topic that is often dis­ to recognize that change is a prerequisite to nesses who summoned the university's police depart­ cussed between faculty in the different schools, Glenn growth. We should welcome differences of ment. Peter Wells, a government junior and president . Harnden, acting dean of the School of Communication. opinions as a chance to strengthen our own. of the Kappa Alpha fraternity chapter at the said. Grade inflation is a concern that many colleges and universities around the country have been trying She told the National Catholic Reporter she University, said he is embarrassed by the actions of his considers the current situation, "to be a sad UNT counterpart. to address. position for educators to take who claim to be training the next generation to think," and that Stubna's and Myers' actions are forms of "intimidation and censorship, both of which LOCAL WEATHER NATIONAL WEATHER are shameful in a so-called academic commu­ nity." A closed mind is a wonderful thing to lose. The AccuWeather«> forecast for noon, Tuesday, Feb. 6. To help Chittister's cause, email Stubna at 20s [email protected] and write to Myer at 412 NE Madison Ave., Peoria, IL, 61603.

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BOARD OF GOVERNANCE CARE addresses 01e01bers about 'Monologues' controversy

Alumnae Board. Eldred will also sponsor a performance of the campus commissioner Kristy who don't like it and I don't By COLLEEN McCARTHY send an e-mail to the College play this year. Koelsch and the Sutorious was whether the know who I feel about voting on Assodatc News Editor student body describing her rea­ other CARE members have said, threat of donors refusing to behalf of the student body if I sons for not allowing the play to however, that if individual stu­ make good on financial dona­ don't know what their opinion Board members of the be performed this year. dents want to get together and tions to the College if the play is," said Kahn. Campus Alliance for Hape Julie Frischkorn, a CARE have a reading of the play, there was performed was a factor in Sophomore class president Elimination (CAHE) briefed board member and BOG is nothing they can do because Eldred's decision. Kristin Matha also suggested the members of the Board of Women's Issues commissioner they have no control over what "[Eldred) told us ·that it was Board gather more student Governance on their meeting noted that the other stu- not a question of money," opinion before making a state­ with Saint Mary's administra­ administration "As far as having the dents do. Koelsch said. "Rather, she said ment. tors last week and fielded ques­ acknowledged K a t i e it was a question of respecting "I think we need some sort of tions from Board members that academic play performed on Robinson, the interests of all constituen­ way to gauge student opinion," regarding the play, "The Vagina freedom campus this year, we junior class cies on campus." said Matha. Monologues." would allow president Vice president Michelle Nagle The administration has agreed to disagree. " Kahn said that making a profe~sors to a s k c d asked whether a play with the statement could inhibit the dia­ refused to allow the nationally read the play whether hav­ "shock value" of the logue that is now taking place aedaimed play by Eve Ensler to in their class­ ing an "Monologues" was the best way Emily Koelsch with the administration. be performed at Saint Mary's es and that "under­ to address issues of sexuality CARE board member "I think we need to allow a although it was performed in there was ground" per- when many of the students at February of 2000 at the College. nothing the formance of Saint Mary's had gone to dialogue to continue on this "The administration had a lot administration t h e Catholic schools all their lives issue," said Kahn. "We should of suggestions about what they could do to prevent that from "Monologues" would hinder the where issues of sexuality were seek to be collaborative here think would be more inclusive taking place. chances of the administration not discussed in such a direct and not antagonistic. I think activities for the campus relative Board members asked numer­ allowing the play to be per­ fashion. that would be the most respon­ to addressing issues of sexuality ous questions of the CARE rep­ formed in the future. "If these students have grown sible way for us to go." that they presented to us," said resentatives including asking "I don't think there is anything up in a naive atmosphere and Emily Koelsch, a CAHE board CAHE to address whether besides student pressure that now they're in college, should In other news: member. "As far as having the rumors relating to a possible will get it performed again next there be other things to build on + The Board tabled diseussion play performed on campus this performance of the play were year," said Poynter. "The first that would make the play of the Keenan Hcvue issue until year, we agreed to disagree." true. administration wants to sec this less shocking," asked Nagle. next time when all members Koelsch told Board members "I don't know anything about iss.ue die and go away. Maybe if "My question is if the shock (who went to see the Hevue) that CAHE had accomplished its that and I prefer not to respond students do perform it on their value of the play will necessarily were present and the data from two goals going into the meet­ to underground sto-ries and own people will go and see it attract the students who need to the ballot initiative was ing. The administration will rumors," said CARE member and be inspired and want to see it or if the shock value will returned. allow CAHE to send a letter Katie Poynter. push for a presentation of the turn them away." + Athletic commissioner describing the play and the need However, CAHE members play on campus next year," said Frischkorn responded that Nickey Prezioso updated the for it on campus to the Parents have agreed with the adminis­ Hobinson. there are a variety of other Board on the discontinuation of Council, Board of Trustees and tration that the group would not Another issue raised by off- activities on campus such as the track team after this season. panel discussions, CAHE meet­ "We basically had nothing in ings and Feminist Collective terms of faeilities and we don't meetings where students can have enough staff," said talk about issues of sexuality in Prezioso. "[Athletic director a small-group setting. Lynn Kachmirik) said that she "It's not necessarily the shock didn't want to shortchange the Be a Heartsaver! value of the play," said Koelsch. track team." "Rather, it's poignant descrip­ Prezioso also said that the tions of experiences other current track coaches have February is American Heart Month. women have had." agreed to stay on next season Discussion between Board and coach the team as a club members then focused on sport without pay. whether they should make a Student Diversity Board statement regarding the admin­ President and track team mem­ istration's decision to not allow ber Akmaral Omarova said the performance. 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read more. Being friends with him made you want to be Co nor smarter. He was always clip­ continued from page 1 ping articles and mailing them to me. I was always flattered Martens without socks because because he thought I knew as he didn't have any argyle much as he did, and I didn't," socks. If he didn't have argyle he said. socks, he didn't wear socks." Brennan remembers one clip­ "I definitely think I wear ping in particular - a speech argyle socks more since I've from then presidential candi­ been friends with him," date Bill Bradley that conclud­ Brennan said. "He was older ed with, "Don't give in. Do not than his years - he definitely settle." dressed older. I can still see "It's kind of emblematic of him walking on the quad with Conor. Don't settle," he said. his Oxford shirt tucked into his "You never want to settle. He khakis - I don't think the kid had a great fighting spirit. owned a pair of jeans. I don't Fighting for what he believed even think he owned sneak­ in- holding his ground." ers." Friends remember fondly the Even his car reflected his ways that this spirit showed own brand of humor, Mitros itself in his personality. said. "He could be obstinate, he "He drove a station wagon, could be stubborn - he could be a pain in the ass," Brennan Photo courtesy of Meghan Cooney and he loved it. It was the old Murphy relaxes with friends Wes Jacobs (left) and AI Vitter (center) after a basketball game. kind that moms drove, with the said. "But even in that, he was Friends said Murphy had a unique sense of humor and a knack for conversation. wood on the side," she said. such a pleasure to be around." Mitros expressed similar sen­ "He was the king of the station­ since I think he knew more Dame, Murphy also volun­ everything will be fine," said wagon. He was just the funni­ timents. teered building houses in the Mitros. "That's not something "The first word that comes to than our T A. Conor was the est person I know." epitome of the phrase, 'Irish Dominican Republic. that came with his illness. It As a retreat leader, Mitros mind when I think about Conor American,"' he said. "He talked [in retreats] about was his guiding principle is ornery. He was ornery as said Murphy went to whatever His passion for Ireland took how that experience of poverty before that." hell. He was such a trouble­ lengths necessary to make the him to Belfast in the summer of and service and changed his His faith also gives solace to maker. He was the most fun, experience as positive as possi­ 1999 as an intern with the life," Mitros said. those left behind. most troublesome person ... ble. Social Democratic Labor Party "At St. Ignatius High School "The beauty of the situation "On the retreat, there was a and at the same time, there (SDLP). [Murphy's alma mater]. their when you have a strong faith is skit where he and I were sup­ was this person who had this The message of the SDLP, motto is being a man unto oth­ that Conor's true happiness has posed to act out a dorm party, incredibly peaceful presence according to Brennan, had ers, and Conor was man for only just begun," said Cooney. so he imitated the music of about him," Mitros said. "It was great resonance in Murphy's others," Brennan said. "He did His death this week leaves an dorm party and was sitting completely balanced by this own mission. as much for others as he enduring legacy that stretches there rapping so people could incredibly involved and bright "He really liked the SDLP, could." from Cleveland to Notre Dame, dance ... and he was totally student who had a definite and he was always the Murphy also carried with him from the Dominican Hepublic to tone deaf," she said. "He had future in politics." Nationalist in spirit, but he felt a strong faith that affected Northern Ireland, and like a no problem making an ass of According to former room­ that the SDLP was the only many of those around him. puzzle missing a piece, none himself, and he would make an mate Wes Jacobs, Murphy took party there that made any "He talked about his faith like will ever be quite the same. ass of himself if he thought a special interest in the Irish­ sense," Brennan said. "They nobody's business. He talked "He completely changed my that's what it required for you American Experience, a class tried to make do with what about trust and the will of God life, ju~t from everything he to have a good experience." that addresses the story of Irish they had, and wanted to make all the time. He talked about endured and everything we Murphy also took his acade­ emigration to America. the best of the situation. They having this sense of trust and experienced," said Cooney. "It's mics seriously, Brennan said. 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WORLD NEWS BRIEFS CUBA

Rescuers find quake survivors: Soldiers searching for the bodies of earthquake Cuba releases Czech criminals victims rescued a brother and sister Monday who survived 10 days trapped on the second here in mid-January. Associated Press ran into the wee hours of Saturday. floor or their damaged building. living oil' cereal In the declaration, Pilip, 37, an ex­ Tension between the two countries and water. The rescue came as demolition HAVANA finance minister. Bubenik. 32, a for­ ran high in recent weeks. with teams were clearing away the ruins of collapsed Cuba on Monday freed two promi­ mer student leader, admitted to "the Castro calling the Czech embassy in apartment buildings in Bhuj, and authorities nent Czech citizens held here for error of not knowing Cuban Jaw and Havana "a cave of spies," which had turned to the task of finding shelter for 600,000 more than three weeks. after they of violating Cuban law." Marco "spent 10 years spying." admitted breaking Cuban Jaw, a Antonio Loustaunau, Mexico's com­ If convicted on charges of acting people left homeless by the Jan. 26 quake. human rights official said. mercial attache here. told reporters. against the island nation's security Immediately after being released, A copy of the document was not and inciting a rebellion, the Czechs Officials approve wolf hunt: Despite Czech lawmaker Ivan Pilip and Jan made available to reporters. could have faced up to 20 years in environmental protests. authorities on Monday Bubenik left the Foreign Ministry Diplomats from countries including prison. approved a hunt for nine wolves in southern building in a car, saying they would Sweden, Chile, and Great Britain Cuban authorities remain furious Norway - part of a region where the animals hold a news conference later. were among others seen entering the about the Czech Hepublic's role last had once been hunted to ncar extinction. Chilean Congressman Juan Pablo Foreign Ministry building for the year in introducing a United Nations Wolves have been protected in southern Letelier, the human rights represen­ meeting. resolution to condemn Cuba for its Scandinavia for more than 20 years and their tative of the Inter-Parliamentary Perez Hoque called the gathering human rights record. Poland, anoth­ just hours after Johnson said he was numbers have increased to about 100. Union. confirmed that the men had er former socialist ally. cosponsored been freed. optimistic the pair would be freed the resolution, which was later The announcement came after the soon. approved at a meeting in Geneva. pair admitted before a group of for­ President Fidel Castro had earlier Johnson said he met three times eign diplomats called together by suggested that the case could be with Castro since arriving in I lavana NATIONAL NEWS BRIEFS Foreign Minister Felipe Perez Hoque resolved if an apology were offered. last Wednesday, as well as with that they were unfamiliar with "Offer an apology to our country ... Cuban National Assembly President Cuban law, and thus violated Cuban there must be an excuse," Castro Hicardo Alarcon in hopes of helping Former employee kills co-workers: law, when they met with dissidents said during a six-hour speech that free the pair. William Baker, 66, a former factory worker who got caught stealing from his employer, forced his way into the suburban Chicago engine plant Monday and opened lire one day before he was to report to prison. lie killed live people, including himself, and wounded four others. lie showed up at the Navistar International plant with an arsenal of weapons and made his way through the build­ ing with an AK-4 7 ·assault rifle. police said.

Boy stabs, kills youth in theater: An 11-year-old boy was charged Monday in the stabbing death of another 11-ycar-old momenlo; after the two argued at a movie the­ ater. The boy killed. firth-grader Nestor llerrera. was on his first outing to the movies without a grown-up. lie was stabbed in the theater lobby Saturday night, minutes after he called to check in with his mother, and he died later at a hospital.

INDIANA NEWS BRIEFS

Teen may get life sentence: A 17- year-old boy who admitted he beat his 13- year-old neighbor to death with a hammer will learn this week whether he will spend the rest of his life in prison. Josh Davies, of Anderson, pleaded guilty Dec. 27 to murder­ ing Jessica Lyons and attacking her stepsister while he was on home detention last May. In AFP photo exchange for his guilty plea. prosecutors President George W. Bush meets with Canadian prime minister Jean Chretien Monday. Bush met with Chretien agreed not to seek the death penalty. Instead, in the Oval Office to discuss trade and refute talk that he prefers Mexico to Canada. It was Bush's first meet­ prosecutors on Monday asked Madison ing with a world leader since taking office Jan. 20. Superior 1 Judge Dennis Carroll to sentence him to life in prison without parole. Bush, Chretien open discussion residence for a dinner of said he felt like "kind of a doning the Canada-first Market Watch 2/5 Associated Press Maine lobster, pan-seared cousin coming to visit." precedent of his three WASIIINGTON bison Join and chocolate "Whenever there are most recent predecessors. Dow President Bush stepped hazelnut terrine. problems, we can talk, Bush sought to dispel 10,965.85 +101.75 sore feelings in Canada jONES into foreign policy for the The missile defense sys­ consult and try to find an first time Monday, meeting tem that Bush hopes to acceptable solution," about his plans. Composite "Canadians are long­ Same: Volume: with Canada's prime min­ build, and on which Chretien said. "I want to ~- 210 1-J: I, 25 NIA ister, Jean Chretien. and Chretien has been silent, wish you the best luck in standing friends of the ~ rebutting talk that he loomed large among issues your job. I know that you United States. Mexico is an AMEX: 929.44 +7.59 =:J prefers Mexico to the between the two leaders, will be successful, and important country as United States' neighbor to as did drilling for oil in when you need us. we'll be well," Bush said. "My pref­ Nasdaq: 2643.21 -17.29 the north. ''I've got a pref­ Alaska's Arctic National there. And we hope that erence is for friendly rela­ NYSE: 663.60 +3.38 erence for friends," Bush Wildlife Refuge. Canada when we need you. you tions in our hemisphere .... It's so important for the S&P 500: 1354.17 +4.70 said. has criticized that idea on will be there." Bush and Chretien, along environmental grounds. The meeting was Bush's . United States not to TOP5VOLUMELEADERS with aides, spent half an Calling Canada "our first face-to-face session neglect the hemisphere." COMPANY/SECURITY %CHANGE $GAIN PRICE hour in the Oval Office closest friend to the White with a world leader since Bush invited Chretien to CISCO SYSTEMS (CSCO) -2.6~ -0.')4 34.S6 where they discussed House," Bush said he looks taking office Jan. 20. It his Texas ranch to fish for INTEL CORI' (INTC) -2.KO -0.91) 34.69 among other things trade forward to developing a was arranged after Bush large-mouthed bass, and SUN MICROSYSTEM (SUNW) -4.4H -1.30 27.KH and a shared passion for friendship with Chretien. said he would visit Mexico. he said he hoped to do WORLDCOM INC (WCOM) .6.S7 •1..11 21.38 bass fishing. They then The Canadian offered an not Canada, in his first for­ some fishing at Chretien's NASDAQ 100 SIIAI( (QQQJ -O.OK -O.OS 61.50 moved to the president's appreciative smile, and eign trip this month, aban- Canadian retreat as well. page 6 The Observer+ CAMPUS NEWS Tuesday, February 6, 2001 SMC students vote to Morel discusses Chilean culture an effort to "strive to build the Chilean people and Christianity. keep Keenan Revue By ERIN BRADY youth movement to bring the Morel also emphasized the News Writer people together." importance of the youth of that involves both the Saint "The gap between the rich Chile in helping to create social By AMY GREENE Mary's and Notre Dame com­ Social solidarity is the key to and poor is very strong . . . we solidarity. News Writer munities. It's funny and enter­ bringing the Chilean Catholic teach respecting our differ­ "The Church is very influen­ taining and is put on by tal­ Church together, said Father ences but respecting our com­ tial with working with young The students want the ented, young men who put Felipe Morel during his lecture munity, that we are the same people. The Church is one of Revue to stay. forth a lot of effort and time to on Monday night. Morel spoke church," said Morel. The the only events that brings Results from Monday's bal­ provide the community with to a small group schools young together," said Morel. lot initiative attached to the hilarious, free entertainment," in the La s e r v e The Catholic Church is also student body elections show said sophomore Allyson Fortune student 'The gap between the o v e r influential on the Chilean soci­ that 62.2 percent of the stu­ Palombaro, who voted in favor center about the t h r e e ety as a whole. Morel noted dent body approves of the of the Revue. efforts being rich and the poor is very thousand that church-related news Keenan Revue on campus, Sophomore Liz Bailey also made to estab­ strong." students, appears at least four or five and would like it to stay. In voted in favor of the Revue. lish a "bridge while the times a day. The church also addition, 14.6 percent of stu­ "The Keenan Revue is one of between the dif­ orphan­ played a key role in working dents who had not seen the the few events on Saint Mary's ferent cultures" Father Felipe Morel ages are with the government to abolish Revue said they believe it campus that actually draws in Chile by the working in Chile to bridge the home to the death penalty, a tremen­ should stay, and only 2.3 per- · people. I believe that it should brothers of Holy culture gap over one dous accomplishment for the cent of stu- remain on Cross. hundred country. dents who campus and Morel is one children. Morel's speech is part of the have seen the "I believe it should people of 22 priests of Huge economic and political Blessing Unto Others campaign, Revue believe should stop remain on campus and Holy Cross working to help struggles have plagued Chile, a an effort to promote making a it should not being so build this bridge. Holy Cross country firmly rooted in reli­ difference in the lives of others be held on people should stop being uptight and operates two schools, three gion with a population that is among Notre Dame students. campus. so uptight and offended offended by parishes and two orphanages over seventy percent Catholic. The next speech will be heid 2.5 percent a simple by a simple joke." in and around the San Tiago The church has adapted many Wednesday night at 8 p.m. in who have not joke." area. The schools provide edu­ times with the country's chang­ the Montgomery Theater in La seen the Student cation to both upper- and ing society and has kept the Fortune. The topic is entitled Revue do not Liz Bailey body presi­ lower- class children in Chile in sense of pride among the "Life in Hogares." want it on sophomore dent Crissie campus. 4.5 Renner percent of the expected students most stu­ polled had seen the Revue and dents to be in favor of the e-mail easily," said Nagle. Nagle and Matha remain had no opinion on the Revue's Revue. "This year the ballot was excited and eager for their location, and 9.8% of the stu­ "The results didn't surprise Election done by e-mail, but the term to begin. dents who participated have me at all," said Renner. "We continued from page 1 process may change in the "We're already planning not seen the Keenan Revue tabled the issue and survey future to make it easier for informational meetings for and have no opinion of its results, however, until next who voted," she said. the abroad students to the various Board of location. week." Although the abroad stu­ vote." Governance positions," said Students were asked to The survey will be used pri­ dent voter turnout was low, Though there was an Nagle. answer two questions on the marily as a guide for the Nagle said the inclusion of overall lack of interest in "At the meetings students Keenan initiative on the bal­ Board of Governance to gauge these stu- the elec­ will become better educated lot: Have you ever attended a the students' opinions. dents will tion as about student government Keenan Revue performance, "The initiative was not a continue reflected and their position. We'll be and do you feel that the per­ vote for the Keenan Revue," in the in the taking applications and formance of the Keenan said elections commissioner future. percent­ interviewing for our new Revue should remain on Saint Stephanie Pace. "It will be "A lot of age of Board of Governance in Mary's campus? used for research in evaluat­ students students April and show students The survey showed that the ing the Revue and the stu­ abroad w h 0 what level we can take stu­ majority of the student body is dents' opinions," said Pace. d o n ' t chose to dent government to." in favor of the Keenan Revue The Board of Governance h a v e partic­ Nagle and Matha's term remaining at Saint Mary's. will discuss the survey results access to Nagle Matha i p a t e , will begin on April 1. "The Keenan Revue is some­ and possibly vote on the thing fun to do on campus Revue's future Monday.

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Kirk said the uting information on abortion. dents and faculty to bid on tion the group's purpose, the Alumni-Senior Club in particu- That fall. the University various University athletes By ALYSON TOMME and notables for an evening Campus Life lar could be banned advertisements from News Writer Council (CLC) a hub for the Gay and Lesbian Alumni of of dinner at Alumni Senior Club and admission to the on Monday "We need to look into a students. Notre Dame and Saint Mary's Leukemia has taken the looked to fur­ " T h e in The Observer. women's basketball game more creative use of lives of several members of against Miami on Feb. 20. ther its work building's "We want to be certain that the Notre Dame family. by forming a University social space. " just sitting there are things in [the stu­ Bidding starts at $25, and up Miranda Thomas, Brionne to three students can bid new task there, not dent handbook] du Lac that Clary and, most recently, force. getting the make sure organizations can together for a chance with Bill Kirk Conor Murphy were lost to their favorite campus fig­ Throughout greatest use have certain types of informa­ the disease. assistant vice president for ures. Admission to the event the 30- it could," tion and if they are placed on In their memory, the Class minute meet­ residence life said Kirk, probation, that they have due is free, but of 2002 is all winners ing, members assistant process," Greene said of the sponsoring were cooper- vice presi­ WRC which has since been must pay at Bid Bash "It is a great event for the auction. alive with dent for residence life. "We taken off probation. 2001, an a great cause. " Organizer each other and focused on two need to look into a more cre­ Dillon Hall senator Brendan auction to K a t e areas of concern that may ative use of University social Dowdall urged members inter­ promote benefit from CLC task force space." ested in the free speech issue leukemia Grant Irons McCarthy work: University social space Welsh Hall rectress Sister to work with him on a propos­ notes that awareness. football player and freedom of speech. The Adrienne Piennette said she al on the subject. Dowdall, The junior with the council, however, was barred has seen firsthand a problem member of the Coalition for class is energetic from forming a new task force with the current soci.al space Free Speech, is drafting a pro­ hosting the celebrity auction people because it was one member situation. Residence halls posal that the group will pre­ from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. involved, people should short of the 12 representatives can't accommodate large sent to the Office of Student tonight in LaFortune respond positively. needed to achieve a quorum. dances or student gatherings, Affairs this month. The draft Ballroom. In light of the University's The collaboration and over­ she said. will highlight areas of free Many students, athletes recent losses to leukemia, all good humor evident on "I always hear from the girls speech in which the coalition and faculty will participate, the Junior Class Council Monday was in contrast to the in my hall that what they want believes the University could including University presi­ altered the auction idea CLC's Jan. 22 meeting, where is a place to dance," Piennette improve. dent emeritus Father from a fundraising plan for members discussed the possi­ said. 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whether you are for it or against it," said Fetterman. Wo01en "Because we live with women, continued from page 1 we hear their concerns. We are simply in close proximity to the ator for the past year. McCord issues." said she hopes women's issues All the female candidates becomes a central focus of the agree women in student gov­ Becker/Norton administration ernment will help bring if they are elected. women's issues to the forefront "I think it will be an empow­ of students' minds. ering position," McCord said. "I "I don't think just women am very passionate about should get involved in student working on government," McCord said. women's "But for issues. I know females Ryan will listen "/ think it will be a especially to the ideas I challenge to be the first there are have, and I feel woman student body women's I will listen to issues that both women president." should be and men on addressed, campus." Brooke Norton and if a Vice presi­ student body woman dential candi­ were in an date Allison presidential candidate authorita- Henisey, who is tive posi­ running with tion, she Holt Zeidler, also said she has could help implement change both in creating better pro­ NAOMI CORDELUThe Observer not experienced any discrimi­ Victoria Fetterman and Maureen Gottlieb campaign Tuesday night in Fisher Hall. The tw«? are one of nation in student government, grams and publicizing pro­ five student body president and vice president tickets this year that include women candadates. and women should take initia­ grams that already exist." tive to lead. Smith said she hopes to change the Women's Resource being the first woman student center of any elected position. view point, but we feel we can "I think everyone at Notre body president. Challenges will come up for represent the student body as Dame has their own experi­ Center into an Office of "I think it will be a challenge any person who is student body well as anyone else." ence," Henisey said. "I think Women's Affairs, where to be the first woman student president, not just a woman," Henisey said she hopes peo­ females play a critical role and women on campus would feel comfortable to go and discuss body president," Norton said. Smith said. ple vote for the Zeidler!Henisey they should represented in the "There is more pressure to Because fifty percent of the ticket because of issues, not classroom, on the athletic field issues of concern. "Certainly there are issues a show the student body that a student body at Notre Dame is because of gender. and in student government." female could do the job. I woman leader can bring a women, all the female candi­ "I think voting goes both Presidential candidate would hope people would vote dates said it is important for ways - people vote for a girl Maureen Gottieb and vice pres­ voice to," Smith said. "A female leader will call student atten­ for me because of who I am women to be involved in stu­ simply because she's a girl, idential candidate Victoria and it wouldn't be about the tion to issues like rape on cam­ dent government, so women's and vote against a girl simply Fetterman said they hope vot­ fact I am female." issues are brought to the fore­ because she's a girl," Henisey ers will not focus on the fact pus and what happens when a Smith agreed, saying she front. said. "I think Notre Dame is they are both women, but girl gets pregnant." understand the impact the first "I think we could better ready for women in student rather that they have a strong Norton said she understands the time commitment and woman president would have, address women's issues government, but I hope it platform and are qualified to but also said she thinks any because we live with 200 girls," doesn't effect students' voting. do the job. responsibility of being student body president, and she also student body president would said Gottieb. "It's not that a I wouldn't want people to vote "A woman president is even­ face challenges. woman student body president for a candidate simply because tually going to happen, recognizes the challenge of "I think leadership is at the will necessarily bring a distinct she is a female."

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New York, said in Rochester, Asked about the gifts in ques­ Clintons and, of course, we In Boca Raton, Fla., to make Associaled Press N.Y. "That's what the perma­ tion, Bush said: "It's important want their wishes to be hon­ a $100,000 appearance at a ored." WASIIINGTON nent record of the White House for all of the facts to be laid out Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & showed .... But if there is a dif­ on the table." He expressed The day before they left the Bill and Ilillary Rodham Co. conference, Clinton's lim­ confidence the Clintons "will White House, the Clintons Clinton said Monday they will ferent intent, we will certainly ousine drove past about a honor the intention of the make the right decision." released a list of $190,000 in dozen Republican demonstra­ give back any gifts they took donor." The Washington Post quoted gifts they chose to take with tors carrying signs that read from the White House if it The Clintons said every item two donors them, many "Everything Still for Sale" and turns out they accept­ Monday as of which they "Clinton Bonds Lack Principle." the items ed was saying the could use for Some chanted: "IIide the weren't "All of these items were identified furnishings their two women and silverware, Bill meant for by the they gave considered gifts to us. new homes Clinton's in town," and "Bill them per­ W h i t e were intend­ That's what the i n Clinton go home." sonally. House gift ed for the permanent record of the Washington Clinton upset even some fel­ T h e office as a White House, and in low Democrats when he par­ w h i t e present to not the White House showed." Chappaqua, doned fugitive financier Marc House them. They Clintons. N.Y. Hich, a commodities trader curator's They were But after who fled to Switzerland and office is Clinton Rodham Clinton said none of Hillary Rodham Clinton the · gifts S t e v e former first lady criticism remained there after he was working they took Mittman of erupted, they charged with 51 counts of tax with the Clintons to figure out was on a curator's list of offi­ New York, offered to evasion and fraud. the intentions of the people cial White !louse property. whose dona- pay $86,000 On Friday, Clinton defended who donated the gifts, "Gifts did not leave the White tion was valued at $19,900; for close to half the gifts. the decision on Hich, saying: President Bush's spokesman !louse without the approval of and Joy Ficks of Cincinnati, Now it's the other half at "On the merits, I don't think it Ari Fleischer said. the White House usher's and who gave $3,650 worth. issue. Some items in this group was a wrong decision." Gifts worth a total of more curator's offices," the Clintons "Everyone involved, including were on a National Park Although it is irreversible, the than $23,000 - including two said in a statement addressing the White House curator, Service list of donations for the pardon is the subject of a con­ sofas, rattan chairs, an the latest sour note to follow believed that each item was a 1993 White House redecora­ gressional investigation. ottoman, an easy chair and a them out of office. gift to the Clintons," said Jim tion project. Clinton also arranged to rent kitchen table - were in ques­ "Of course, if the White Kennedy, speaking for the for­ The gift flap is one of several a Manhattan office that would tion. !louse now determines that a mer president and his wife. problems dogging Clinton's have cost taxpayers $600,000- "All of these items were con­ cataloging error occurred ... "Now you have a couple of first days as an ex-president plus a year but said later his sidered girts to us," Mrs. any item in question will be people saying that they didn't and his wife's first weeks as a foundation would pay half the Clinton, now a senator from returned," they said. intend for them to go to the senator. cost.

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Besides claiming and owning her ah, for real on that. They also claim Celine Dion as a diva. assertiveness, shall we call it, to its full What can I say? All I have to say is this: My heart does not extent. I think all that needs be said is NEWS EDITOR: Anne Marie Mattingly I'm addicted to go on with VI-11 to this notion. In fact, my that the song "Bette Davis Eyes" did not VIEWPOINT EDITOR: Lila Haughey "Behind the Music" heart stays docked at yes, she's talented, get pulled out of thin air. Getting your SPORTS EDITOR: Kerry Smith and "Pop-Up Video." but for God's sake ... she's Canadian. way all day everyday combined with a SCENE EDITOR: Amanda Greco Where else can I could go on for the rest of this column relentless passion, equals good things out SAINT MARv's EDITOR: Molly McVoy you get such quality about all the other undeserving diva- of life, let me tell you. Think about that. 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So "aboot" instead of "about" on a regular Visit our Web site at http://oburver.ndedu for daily form. In essence, diva these days is any­ think about that. Think about the women basis ... she's out. updates of campus news, sports, features and opinion one who can sell and be a bitch. who are divas in every which way but columns, as well as cartoons, reviews and breaking news Well. I guess I've found my calling. down. How about Marie Curie? She dis­ Molly Strzelecki is a senior writing from the Associated Press. Though I adore VI-11, I have serious covered radium and polonium. I don't major at Saint Mary's College. She can be SURF TO: issues with the women they proclaim as really know what those two elements do, e-mailed at [email protected]. weather for up-to-the movies/music for "divas." For example, Mariah Carey. 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THE FEATURE CREEP E .; I'D HAVE TO WORK = ~------~~0.. I JUST REALIZED "There can't be any large-scale revolution ® NIGHT AND DAY FOR ~u IS IT TOO LATE :;; THAT OTHER . until there's a personal revolution. on an TO GIVE OUR ..~ A MONTH! MY ...c PEOPLE'S PROBLEMS -g "' individual level. It's got to PRODUCT A tl HEALTH WOULD MAKE ME ALL u happen inside first. " LOW-BATTERY Ill DECLINE AND I'D WARM INSIDE. MISS ALL MY INDICATOR? E 8 OBJECTIVES! Jim Morrison t: musician . .8 '6 ~~~--~~~~~~~~ ~~~------~--~~- VIEWPOINTI THE Tuesday, February 6, 200 1 OBSERVER page 11 Meeting a martyr LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I met a martyr while in Africa this three days, Susan and I walked a mag­ summer. lie is the reason I still believe, nificent country alongside a remarkable for the culture shock I experienced trav­ guide. It was like being in a private eling abroad was profoundly shattering. study group with Merlin. Magic abound­ Seeing the extremes of human existence ed. We received from our time with him that the Kenyans more than words can convey. know on a daily Brittany Father John was a man who spoke basis, I almost lost Morehouse openly about the corruption of the my faith. Precisely Kenyan government. He was once when I questioned placed in charge of a refugee camp in how God figures in It's All About the late 1990s, when thousands of a world of such Anthropology natives were chased from their homes drastic in the vast expanse of land in the Trans dichotomies, I met Father John Kaiser. I Mara District. There, he witnessed the believe he is a yet-to-be canonized saint. tragedies of what the government I tell this story with reverence for the claimed to be "ethnic clashes." Father man and his mission. John said it was actually "ethnic cleans­ Father John Kaiser, an American ing." Building a tradition priest, spent his last 36 years working A little over a year ago, the World as a Millllill Missionary pastor in Bank and the IMF advised the Kenyan When one thinks about this and how significant it is to all Notre Dame fans and to the Kenya. We first heard of Father John government that to receive more fund­ history of Notre Dame athletics, I think it is fair to say that this long, hard climb to the when Susan Tilton, fellow journeyman, ing, it must hold court hearings to get to top of the women's basketball world is similar to what Knute Rockne did for Notre and I spoke of our desire to go on a the bottom of the displaced. Though he Dame football80 years ago. Rockne took a group of young men to a little-known safari. We were told of the well-known, was a key witness in this trial, he sat in Catholic school in Indiana from virtual obscurity to the top of college football world and beloved American priest who lived the courtroom for weeks as his name helped the University gain an identity that transformed the University in the eyes of the alone in the largest game park in began at the top of the witness list - observers around the country. In an era before professional football, college football Kenya. There in the Trans Mara District then fell, quite mysteriously, to the bot­ was the only game in town and "The Fighting Irish" were at the top of the pile and as a beyond the Hift Valley, Father John was tom, before day's end. Stubbornly, he result we gained thousands of "subway alumni" who followed our progress in athletics pastor to many Massai. They described kept coming back. Finally- begrudg­ and academics. him as a "typical American"- stub­ ingly- he was called to testify. The In a similar vein, women's basketball is a relatively new sport with intercollegiate born, outspoken. They said he was the examiner asked Father John if he knew competition since the early 1970s and Notre Dame only fielding a team since 1977. one we wanted to take us on safari. His who was responsible for the displace­ Prior to Muffet's arrival before the 1988 season we had a respectable program, but safaris were the best. ment. Father John answered loudly: clearly one that was not prominent and had not been to an NCAA tournament. The Knowing Father John did not have "Daniel arap Moi." Everyone gasped to McGraw era which began in 1988 has produced a record in the subsequent 13 and a easy access to mail. and with hear him place the blame squarely half years of 303-115 for a winning percentage of .725. More important than the win­ lime running out, we were on Kenya's President. loss record is the national recognition that has followed from being in the NCAA tourna­ losing hope of connecting. Father John also was the ment for the first time in 1992, again in 1994 and then every year since the 1995-1996 So. when we heard he was first person to actively help season including being in the Final Four in 1997. in town, we raced three young girls accusing While it is not known how the rest of this season will evolve, the important fact is that through dusty dirt paths the man next in line for Coach McGraw and her wonderful band of Fighting Irish Ladies have climbed the moun­ lined by market stands the presidency, Julius ole tain in women's basketball and taken all of us to the top with them. It is clearly an expe­ and mothers selling Sunkuli, of rape. In short, rience that none of us will, or should ever forget- it is now part of the Notre Dame green oranges, past he was not a political lore, similar to the accomplishments of Knute Hockne and the Four Horseman. Notre the village children ally of Kenyan govern­ Dame alumni, subway alumni and basketball fans throughout the land will not forget shouting a!Tection­ ment officials. He would that Notre Dame has clearly joined the elite set of outstanding women's basketball ately, "Mzungo, how not allow himself to be teams. Just as we attribute the beginning of our women's national basketball reputation arc you?" We found too frightened to speak to our female Knute Rockne, better known as Muffet McGraw. him in the Mill Hill the truth. He thought One fmal point- the Notre Dame administration and more significantly the athletic !louse. both God and his administration (i.e. Kevin White), should be congratulated for the recognizing early in Father John's American identity were the season all the contributions made by Coach McGraw and giving her a five year con­ extraordinary spon­ in his favor. There were, tract as an indication of the University's support and appreciation. It is notable that taneity might be mis­ however, dire conse­ Notre Dame provided this significant recognition of the terrific program that she has understood at first as quences to his steadfast steadily built prior to the recent success. somewhat irrational. truthfulness. During our llindsight tells me now stay at his little house, he Frank K. Reilly that Father John instinc­ had us hang blankets across Bernard J. Hank tually trusted the course of the windows to catch rocks Professors of Finance fate, making his easy flexibil­ that might be hurled through. January 31, 200 I ity the means by which God's He parked "The Helicopter" in his plans were carried through. We locked garage, knowing a bomb introduced ourselves. He mentioned his might be planted in its engine. He American niece, Camille, our age and talked of feeling his enemies lurking visiting him during the same two-month close by, ready to pounce at any oppor­ Worshipping with wheat period. lie suggested that the best way tunity. for us to go on safari was to travel home And, just three weeks before he was This article is in response to Monday's Orders is somewhat foreign to us. with him, right then and there. the victim of a political murder, Father Inside Column entitled, "All Praise Nevertheless, we continue to use oil. To The four-hour ride to father John's John told the three of us the history, Wheat." do otherwise would be to deny the histori­ cal rootedness of our faith, upon which house was so memorable, I think of it politics, greed, deliberate malevolence I appreciate Mr. Connolly's concern that daily. As we bounced along the rough and corruption that beat down upon the in requiring the use of wheat as the mat­ the sacraments depend. paths in the back of his faded white Kenyan people he loved so dearly. He ter of the Holy Eucharist, the Catholic Moreover, Catholics believe that it was pick-up truck. nicknamed "The was as eager to talk as we were to lis­ Church has missed the point of the sacra­ Jesus himself who instituted the sacra­ ments, at least in their essential features. I lclicopter" by the natives, Father John ten, rushing to get it all out. He begged ment. There is, however, one point that I told us his stories. Something inside me us: Please, go back to America. Write to would like to make. The Catholic religion When he instituted the sacrament of the urged: Write down everything he is say­ your congressional representatives. Tell is at its core a religion of particularities. Eucharist, he used wheat bread and grape ing. As I scribbled furiously in my jour­ everyone to do the same. Beg them to The most important of these is that the wine. There arc of course certain further nal, I tried to copy his words verbatim. stop feeding the killing hands of the cor­ Son of God took on human nature and decisions that the Church can and docs I lis words were steeped with impor­ ruption. Help instead those poor suffer­ thus entered human history, in a particu­ make on its own authority, such as tance. At the time I thought proudly of ing citizens who have been the target of lar time and place. Jesus Christ's teaching whether to use leavened or unleavened how my journalism training was paying those who would keep them uneducat­ and example are meant for all women bread. But because the Church does not off. I laugh now; the feeling I had was ed, hungry and powerless. and men, but he lived and taught in the presume to know exactly why Jesus did things the way he did, and because it not the reporter in me at all. No. I was Visit the Father John Kaiser Web site, highly particular geographical and cultur­ must respect his choice, it cannot change simply playing out my particular role as (www.frontier.net/-johnnyd/kaiser/), for al setting of early first-century Palestine. one of Father John's last three messen­ additional news releases. Please: Study, A sacrament is a divine reality the basics of the sacrament. Luckily for Jenny Hichardson, however, the pastors of gers. learn and then write some letters. His expressed in and in fact brought about by, Perhaps another reason for my frantic work must continue. human signs. Moreover, the symbols and the Church will surely allow her to receive the whole Christ, body, blood, soul and note taking was the fact that I honestly metaphors available to individuals for divinity, under the appearance of wine'­ could not believe my ears. The piercing Brittany Morehouse is a majoring in self-expression vary from culture to cul­ as even infants do in the eastern church­ truths and sobering lessons were amaz­ American studies and anthropology and ture. That is why the symbolism used in ing. It was like he was spitting out to us minoring in African studies. You can the sacraments reflects the time and cul­ es. everything of political and social impor­ reach Brittany through e-mail at ture of Jesus, which diiTer in many ways Christopher Mirus tance. In turn, I uncharacteristically Morehouse. I @nd. edu. from our own. For example, we now use graduate studem probed someone I had just met with The views expressed in.this column oil neither to anoint our rulers nor to con­ dition our athletes, so that the symbolism Sourh Bend, IN deep, philosophical questions. are those of the author and not neces­ February 5, 200 I I count my blessings that, for the next sarily those of The Observer. of the anointing in Confirmation and Holy ------,.

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ALBUM REVIEW The Places' Autopilot flies itself into critical acclaim

In a style reflecting the lush land­ urges the listener to "Hold· out for song. By MAUREEN SMITHE scape of their Portland, Ore. home, morel Something bigger than you or The band ups the tempo a bit with Scene Music Cri ric The Places plant seeds of thought in mel Place where we can rest our "Mouth to Mouth," a song capable of the listener's mind with this placidly weary heap of bones." From her first becoming one of the album's big sin­ With her hushed vocals and beautiful collection of songs. The sim­ fragile note in this song through the gles. The drums, guitar, bass and key­ thoughtful lyrics, Amy Annelle, lead plicity of the Northwest nature that end of the album, Annelle timidly board all join with Annelle's voice to singer of The Places, shines on the surrounds them is apparent the first exposes her many hopes and experi­ create a solid song that is hard to get band's first release, The Autopilot time through the album, but the many ences. out of your head - but that doesn't Knows You Best. In one of the best complexities the album tackles head The album's second track, "Lazy matter because you don't want it to independent releases of last year, on don't hide for long. Days and Castaways," is one of the leave. Annelle and her band serve up music Most of the songs have the quality of most inspiring pieces, not necessarily "Love Song for a Comet," "No reminiscent of no one else, but surely a cool lullaby, capable of keeping you because of the lyrics ("Cast your shad­ Mystery" and "Will Try" share a simi­ capable of influencing those who up at night pondering the many ow long halfway into his arms and you lar airy quality, making it easy to get come after them. themes presented in the album's 11 know you don't belong here"), but lost in the beauty of Annelle's voice tracks. You rather because of the utterly beautiful and lyrics, only to realize she never wouldn't backup instruments, including a true leads you astray. want to go accordion and a viola. The track Samples from a 1950s era radio Autopilot Knows to bed proves the band's efficiency and intri­ documentary run throughout the You Best when you cacy at the same time. album, introducing an idyllic element could be On "Mission Impossible" the band of a forgotten past. It seems as though listening to successfully hooks the listener. Like the band is contrasting the simplicity The Places The Places. the songs before and after it, it is a of that past with the complexities of T h e very strong piece, both lyrically and the present. The sampling creates a Absolutely Kosher a I b u m musically, and when compared to the powerful sense of cohesion that runs Records opens on a more sterile lyrics found in today's throughout the album. strong note mainstream bands, the lyrics on this The release is a beautiful tribute to with "Own track read like a piece of modern art. what music should be, and Annelle's Your Own "A see through soaring lucid true girl artful lyrics are what really bring the Home," in writing stories on a floating blue album into focus. The infinite wisdom w h i c h world." Add in a catchy background found in every song makes Annelle AQnelle beat, and it makes for a very addictive the big sister everyone would want.

ALBUM REVIEW Lineup changes have little effect on Puppets' sound

and heroin during a tour with the Stone By JOE REISING Temple Pilots. Scene Music Critic 1995's No Joke album went nowhere, in Golden Lies part because the record company failed to The Meat Puppets seem to belong to another genera~ market it once they found out about Cris's Meat Puppets .tion of rock 'n' roll bands- a time when bands worked drug problems. Cris kept getting worse, and hard for years, finally lit up in a huge bright flame of star-· while never officially kicked out of the band, dam then burned out from overdoses or violent internal he essentially stopped playing with the conflicts. Yet with its latest release, Golden Lies, the Puppets after 1995 as his addictions con­ Atlantic Records Puppets push beyond this process, overcoming a volatile sumed him. fall from fame to churn out yet another testament to the And though Cris Kirkwood is apparently band's resilience. sorting out his drug problems now, he does Rating Consisting of brothers Curt and Cris Kirkwood and not make an appearance on Golden Lies, .. , ..,, .. ._,,. drummer Derrick Bostrom, the band formed in the early the Puppets' first album since the release of . ··• ·>., ·.. ·•· .. . : .. '80s in Arizona and had three critically acclaimed albums No Joke nearly six years ago...... :.. . ' before breaking up in the early nineties. The Puppets The album starts out with looped quickly reformed and reached its commercial peak after Cameroon tribal singing over a breakbeat opening Nirvana's In Utero tour in 1993. The band also and spacey synth waterfalls. Electronic sampling might seem like they could have been originally released two helped play three covers of songs off of its 1984 album not be the Meat Puppets forte, but the brief "Intra" decades ago. Meat Puppets II on Nirvana's Unplugged in New York sounds great and unfortunately nothing like it reappears Things defmitely brighten up, however, with "Push the album. until the very last minutes of the album. button," the album's standout song. Cheerful guitar flour­ This increased recognition helped 1994's Too High to "Armed and Stupid" starts out in an '80s shred riff but ishes accompany a bright rhythm that is as much Die go gold and the single "Backwater" almost broke into breaks into a decent chorus that makes it worthy of past Carribean as country two-step. "Tarantula" and "Endless the top 40. However, success soon bred self destruction Puppets work. "I Quit" has an even catchier chorus, and wave" keep up the brighter vibe, and as hard as it may be for Cris Kirkwood who began heavily abusing cocaine while singing about "the rotten rope" and the "path of to believe, "Endless wave" seems to have some dis­ your evil glow," the song man­ cernible new wave elements. ages to come across as fairly The biggest surprise on Golden Ues, however, comes at uplifting. the end of the album, closer to "Fatboy/Fat/Requiem." Unfortunately, from there the After the forgettable Fatboy/Fat part, the requiem begins, album hits a long slump with first with a steel guitar/techno fuzz introduction, then the songs like "Lamp" and "Pieces of whining of a mandolin, the deep thump of an ultra slow Me," both slow heavy rockers waltz and sighing chorus, finally erased by howling elec­ with bland lyrics. When Curt tronic wind. Kirkwood gets a little more Like the looped samples and synths in the intra, imaginative, as he often attempts "Requiem" seems completely out of context with the to do, the results are not always Puppets' early work, yet the band pulls it off remarkably more inspiring. In "Hercules" he well. It would have been interesting to see a whole album sings ''I've got a problem/ I've of this kind of studio noodling, but the final product would just been molested by a prehis­ have been unrecognizable as a Meat Puppets album. toric goblin/ From Mars with a As it is, Golden Ues is unmistakably a Meat Puppets Martian eyeba!V And it's just like album even though Curt Kirkwood is the only original a jellyfish nailed to a wall." member left in the band. Missing, however, are the bright The monster and alien country rhythms and playful guitar solos that made metaphors pop up consistently 1994's Too High to die so fun to listen to. Instead, Curt throughout the album and Kirkwood prefers to play heavier metal inspired riffs that besides making the songs harder drag the album down in the middle. ·to take seriously, it also dates the It is tempting to think that for Curt Kirkwood, now 42, it band. Rob Zombie not with­ might be the time to call it quits to a successful 20 year standing, it has been awhile career. However, songs like "I Quit" and "Push the since horror movie imagery Button" prove that the Puppets still have a few good made good ideas for rock songs. albums left in them. Perhaps Cris Kirkwood may even A completely revamped Meat Puppets has released its first album In nearly six In fact over half the songs on the join them once again and make the greatest Meat years. However, the changes have altered the classic Puppet's sound little. album, with their shred ready Puppets album ever. riffs and wah-wah wailings, Did someone just say "Behind the Music" special? Cftnec

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ALBUM REVIEW 0-Town doesn't live up to fan's high expectations arc a fan of pop music. a livin' dream." Cute, yet cliche. By LAURA ROMPF However, 0-Town's debut It leaves you thinking, haven't I Scene Music Critic album has only a few songs worth heard this song before? listening to: "Uquid Dreams," "All However, track 12, "Baby I Most fans knew it. They bought for Love," "Baby I Would" and Would," does offer something the boy bands' CDs, attended possibly "Shy Girl." new. Despite the numerous bal­ their concerts and watched their "Liquid Dreams," the first sin­ lads boy bands put forth, "Baby I videos on MTV. But most fans gle off the album, is currently Would" stands out. It utilizes the knew it. making daily appearances on several distinct voice ranges of Just like the newest band on MTV's "Total Request Live." the 0-Town boys and creates the scene, 0-Town, both the Although it's not topping the lat­ nice harmony. Backstreet Boys and *Nsync were est hits from Backstreet and The song says, "Would I walk created by use of a specific for­ *NSYNC, the video's computer through tire, just to be with you'?/ mula: five boys. a voice instructor, graphics draw fans who have Would I cross an ocean just to a choreographer and a wealthy consistently voted the video into hold you?/ Would I give up all I manger who helped ensure a the Top 6. The fun, upbeat song have to see you smile?/ Would I record deal, gigs and promotional describes a boy's fantasy of creat­ walk through hell and not think photo shoots. ing the perfect girl by combining twice/ Baby I would." It's some­ Thanks to ABC's show "Making certain features of superstars what reminiscent of the last song of the Band," many fans' suspi­ including Madonna, Jennifer Love at a middle school dance - cions and limrs were proven right Hewitt, Janet Jackson, Tyra you've asked your crush to dance before their eyes - like the Banks and Selma Hayek. and you're standing six feet apart Hcebok pumps fad of the late "All For Love" and "Baby I swaying to the slow beat. The '80s, boy bands are manufac­ Would" are the two signature hits song is sweet. tured. built for a short life-span the boys performed over and over To be honest, several of the and overall, carbon copies of each on their television show. For any­ other songs on 0-Town's album Photo courtesy of www.o·lown.com other. one who watched even a few shouldn't have made the cut. Already stars from ABC's "Making of the Band," the members of 0- But wait - before all the episodes, these songs will instant­ With millionaire Lou Pearlman - Town have failed to Impress critics with their musical ability. *NSYNC and Backstreet Boys fans ly ring a bell. the same man who created throw this review off the lunch Track 11, "All For Love," is a Backstreet and *NSYNC - hour/ Another cold shower/ Until between the two of usl Don't run table. *NSYNC and Backstreet good dance song, but from the behind 0-Town, they most likely you give me some." Here's a hint, away, don't be afraid/ Don't be have something on 0-Town, and lyrics, to the rhythm, to the har­ sifted through hundreds of possi­ boys. this not the best of pick-up shy, girl." It could be a concert that's experience. That experi­ mony, the song offers nothing ble singles to choose the best lines. favorite with the right choreo­ ence makes their albums more new. It says, 'Til be your king/ twelve. The laughing continues with graphed dance moves and laser solid and worth purchasing if you Because you are my queen/ Life's However, although Backtreet, track nine, "The Painter." It says, show. *NSYNC and even Britney have "If I were a painter, mixing my Overall, the 0-Town album is turned to Swedish hit-maker Max colors' How could I ever fmd, the disappointing. "Making of the Martin and his team to write blue of your eyes?/ The canvas Band" was an intriguing show, 0-Town songs, the 0-Town album bears could never capture the light of taking the conflict and love story none of Martin's work. It has no your smile." Once again, boys, themes that makes MlV's "Heal classic party tunes like "Bye Bye this is not a cute, sweet pick-up World" so addicting. plus it 0-Town Bye," "I Want It That Way," or line. It's an awful poem. The sixth showed first hand the pressures "(Hit Me Baby) One More Time." graders at that middle school in show business. People will likely laugh out loud dance could've written it better. Too bad 0-Town's album isn't J Records when they hear track two, "Every Track six, "Shy Girl." has as intriguing and addicting as the Six Seconds." It describes a boy potential. It's lyrics are cute, and show. Their careers probably who has fallen head over heels the up-tempo beat is catchy. It won't ever reach Backstreet or for a young lady and thinks about says, "Shy girl, it's written on *NSYNC's level, but hey, living in her constantly. Ok, that would be your face/ A mermaid out of a mansion with all expenses paid, flattering, except the lyrics are water, feelin' out of place/ Shy getting a record deal, and touring quite bizarre. It says, "Ten times girl, tryin' to hide our love/ the country isn't exactly a bad a minute/ Six hundred times an Pretending that there's nothing way to spend a few years of one's

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Professor petitions NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL for fraud monitoring Chippewas turn season around first the next. nation." of our athletics programs," she Associated Press Associated Press They were 6-23 overall and Smith's first recruiting class, said. "They are also the ath­ 2-16 in the MAC last season. which included current point letes who receive little in MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. If Central Michigan beats guard Tim Kisner, won 12 KNOXVILLE return, other than the off­ Jay Smith was all over the Ball State on Wednesday at University of Tennessee pro­ MAC games during its first chance they will win the jack­ court. home, its nine-game winning three seasons. fessor Linda Bensel-Meyers pot with a·chance in the pros." Central Michigan's coach streak would be the school's petitioned the Faculty Senate "Every time we win, it's spe­ Bensel-Meyers gave the facul­ had his practice plan rolled up best since 1987-88, Majerle's cial because we didn't get to on Monday to take a bigger ty representatives five recom­ in one hand, a pen over an ear senior year. A MAC champi­ part in investigating and moni­ enjoy many wins in the past," mendations for improving the and a whistle in his mouth - onship would be the program's said Kisner, who averages 8.2 toring academic fraud in the academic climate for athletes. when he wasn't shouting first since Majerle was a junior athletics department. points and 4.6 assists. "We're The Faculty Senate moved to instructions, criticisms or and just its fourth ever. And winning because we have The faculty group sent the send the recommendations to words of encouragement. with eight regular-season matter to committees. attracted better players and various committees for further The Chippewas listened to games remaining, Central because Coach has stuck with Bensel-Meyers came forward review. every word and watched every Michigan has clinched a win­ us and believed in us when in the fall of 1999 with allega­ The first recommendation gesture, just as they have en ning record for just the third tions that, among other things, things were not going well. He asked that athletes meeting route to winning eight straight time since 1980. hasn't wavered from his tutors wrote papers for athletes NCAA and Southeastern games, taking over first place Central Michigan has one heliefs one bit since I've been - particularly football players Conference academic require­ in the Mid-American star with a familiar name. here." - and that athletes were ments also meet university Conference, and fashioning the David Webber, whose older Smith, who was an assistant steered toward easy classes standards. best turnaround in college brother Chris played at and had low grades raised after at Michigan from 1989-96, And the senate unanimously basketball. Michigan and is an All-Star for was Grand Valley's head coach they completed courses. passed a similar resolution "We have not accomplished the Sacramento Kings, scored for one season before going to The university and the NCAA underscoring its belief that ath­ anything yet," Smith insisted 53 points in two victories last Central Michigan for the 1997- have so far found no wrongdo­ letes and regular students after practice Monday. "I don't week. The 6-foot-2 guard tops 98 season. The Chippewas ing, but their investigations are should be held to the same want these guys settling for the MAC with his scoring aver­ won just five games that sea­ ongoing. admission, retention and grad­ anything we've done so far." age of 20.2 points and is son, 10 the next, and six last The Faculty Senate's athletics uation requirements. There hasn't been this much among the conference leaders season. committee also looked into the Vice Pr~JVost Anne Mayhew, excitement -:- or success - at in assists, rebounds, field goal "We're not a school that can matter. but in November. the the faculty representative for Central Michigan since Dan percentage and 3-pointers go out and get McDonald All­ body decided to turn over its the NCAA and head of the Majerle, who plays for the made. Americans," Smith said, "but if investigation to a three-person provost's oversight committee, Miami Heat, took his shooting "It's been an unbelievable we can keep finding blue-col­ committee under the authority didn't disagree with the state­ touch to the NBA in 1988. year," Webber said. "In the lar kids that want to roll up of the university provost. ment but didn't see a need to The Chippewas (15-4, 9-1 past, we worked hard, but we their sleeves, work hard and Bensel-Meyers asked that the pass it. MAC) are on pace to become didn't have talent. Now we have some fun, we can really Senate reconsider its move. "I don't think it's going to the first conference team to go have talent and a good work get something special going on "As faculty at the University make a great deal of difference from last place one season to ethic and that's a great combi- here." of Tennessee, we are charged in what we do," she said. with defending the educational Bensel-Meyers' speech drew mission of the institution, not little debate. Some faculty with protecting the business of members asked questions MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER college athletics, a business about admission policies and that depends foremost on learning disability accommoda­ recruiting the best athletes who tions and said they didn't have would not be admitted as quali­ the time nor resources to 16-year-old Quaranta becomes fied for college work if they devote to more in-depth investi­ were not athletes," she told the gation. Senate. "I do wish there had been a Bensel-Meyers, who has little more discussion," Hensel­ youngest Major League player become a target for criticism Meyers said. "I don't think the inside and outside the universi­ oversight committee is the Associated Press D.C. United, which selected Quaranta with the ty, has gained the support of answer. I'm hopeful the Faculty eighth pick, made five draft-day trades, ending a the Drake Group, also known Senate will take up the three-day, eight-trade overhaul. as the National Alliance of charge." DAVIE, Fla. "Being so young I knew it was going to be tough, Faculty for College Athletics Members of the Drake Group Santino Quaranta, at 16 years, 4 months the but I had a feeling that I was going to be eighth Reform. Several members from have found that faculty across youngest player to sign with Major League Soccer, when I saw the trades," Quaranta said. ''I'm look­ other schools attended the the country have been mostly was taken by D.C. United on Monday in the annual ing forward to gaining some respect from the other meeting. unwilling to take charge. SuperDraft. players and working my way up. I've been to three She believes athletes, particu­ "If we raised the bar for the Forward Chris Carrieri, who Jed the NCAA last United games before and it's a great atmosphere." larly men, are unfairly treated athletes and didn't let people year with 25 goals for North Carolina, was taken D.C. United goalkeeper Tom Presthus and the by not receiving a quality edu­ have all these breaks, it could by San Jose with the top pick. No. 10 overall pick were sent to the Columbus cation and exploited for their possibly shut the system down," Tampa Bay, picking second, went for Duke for­ Crew for the No. 3 overall selection; forward A.J. athletic skill. Allen Sack, a professor at New ward Ali Curtis, the 1999 Hermann Trophy win­ Wood was traded to the Kansas City Wizards for a "These are the athletes Haven (Conn.) University, said. ner. third-round pick, No. 36 overall, which was then whose labor on the field of play "But we've been willing to D.C. United then took midfielders Mark Lisi of shipped with defender Geoff Aunger to the ensures the economic success allow these things to happen." Clemson and Ryan Nelson of Stanford, who plays Colorado Rapids for a second-round pick, No. 18 for New Zealand's Under-23 team. overall.

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XFL NCAA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Voters split over Ventura's dual role Torn ligament ends said Saturday night. "I don't know if he was told to Associated Press "One comment I heard was, be a roaring river of inanities, does he really think this is some­ but that's what he was," said Abrosimova's career The shock had worn ofl' soon thing the governor should be Richard Sandomir, The New Abrosimova had 18 points Associated Press into Jesse Ventura's debut as an doing?" Krinkie said. "He treats York Times' sports radioffV against Tennessee before she XFL announcer. this as a 40-50-hour-a-week job. critic. "Wind him up, and he The college career of was injured with 9:22 left in the Those who had issues with the The people of the state and peo­ says nothing, but he says it loud- Connecticut All-American game Thursday night. By win­ governor of Minnesota taking ple of the nation have always !y. " Svetlana Abrosimova is over ning, Tennessee moved up a spot part in the sizzle-over-steak looked at legislators as a 24-7 Sandomir wasn't alone. because she has a torn ligament to No. 2 in the poll, and UConn football league still had issues, job." "Listening to the broadcast in her left foot. fell to No. 3. but Ventura said little Saturday Ventura has maintained that was like having Jesse Ventura The 6-foot-2 senior forward The Huskies got a glimpse of night to enhance or dispel them. his own time is no one else's personally berate you for three was injured life without "We knew it would be a little business. A statewide poll last hours," wrote Steve Johnson of going up for a Abrosimova unusual, and it is a little unusu­ month indicated that the Chicago Tribune. "Yelling rebound in a in Sunday's al," said Minnesota's House Minnesotans are split as to into the microphone even more "We all hurt for Svet 92-88 loss to win over majority leader, Rep. Tim whether they agree with him or forcefully than Dick Vitale, because this is really Tennessee, Villanova. Pawlenty. "But that's kind of believe he should stay focused Ventura is a ham-fisted wit, whom the unfair to her. Who would Starting built into the equation. Maybe on running the state. more bluster than cleverness." Huskies have w a s we should all quit acting sur­ The governor did not respond Critics said a low point in have thought that battled for Freshman prised by it." Monday to a message seeking Ventura's commentary came as Svetlana 's last game national D i a n a Many Minnesotans, who com­ comment. Hitmen quarterback Charles supremacy for would be against Taurasi, prised the second-largest group Bob Hampton of Crystal called Puleri was checked by a trainer several sea­ Tennessee?" considered of viewers for the game Ventura's appearance a for a possible concussion. the heir Saturday night between Las "national embarrassment." "Aw, he didn't get hit that sons. The injury was apparent to Vegas Outlaws and the New Elaine Johnson of St. Cloud hard," Ventura said. "He didn't originally Geno Auriemma the Russian York/New Jersey Hitmen, had no such problem. even get hit in the head. I want diagnosed as head coach s t a r . thought the same. "Whether he does it or not, I to know why Puleri's out of the a sprain, and Taurasi, last "People around the country don't care as long as it doesn't game. You can read it all on his she was season's know he's half showman and interfere with his governing," face. The quarterback has quit." high school player of the year, half governor," said Tom Johnson said. "If there's some­ Ventura, who struggled with expected to miss just two weeks. But an examination Monday scored seven points and was Rolnicki of Minneapolis. "It's thing important going on in the the names of players and coach­ coming off a career-high 24 point known here and should be state, I would expect him to es, might be unable to avoid showed the foot will require surgery. UConn consulting sur­ performance in the loss to known around the nation." excuse himself (from the XFL criticism that he appeared geons Michael Aronow and Kevin Tennessee. Ventura has been at odds with games) and take care of it." unprepared for the broadcast. Shea will operate Wednesday. Before the Villanova game, statewide critics who say he Most media critics were clear "I do know it takes a lot of "We all hurt for Svet because Taurasi said she's learned much should not be moonlighting on where they stood. time to prepare for a broad­ this is really unfair to her," said from Abrosimova and isn't wor­ the XFL venture. Rep. Phil Ventura's debut as an XFL cast," said former CBS analyst coach Geno Auriemma. "Who ried about taking on more Krinkie has crafted a· bill that analyst received a C-minus from Irv Cross, the athletic director of would have thought that responsibility. would limit the governor's out­ USA Today media critic Rudy Macalester College, just down Svetlana's last college game "She's the most mentally tough side income or force him to dis­ Martzke. Judging by comments the street from the governor's would be against Tennessee? person I know," Taurasi said. close his income from the jobs. from around the country, mansion in St. Paul. "You're She knows her coaches and her "Everyone has to do a little bit Even critics such as Krinkie Martzke was being kind. going to spend a whole week teammates will support her more. I know I'm a freshman had more problems with Critics said Ventura was loud preparing for it. It's not just every step of the way as she goes and all, but it's playing basket­ Ventura's association with the and unprepared for the XFL's going out on a Saturday for one through her surgery and rehabil­ ball and that's what I've been XFL than anything the governor debut game on NBC-TV. day." itation period." doing all my life."

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"Hemembering our fallen 10, going on the practice court and Allan Houston had 31 points Many in the crowd. along Charles Oakley had 18 points for the Knicks. who also got 14 with the coaches from both we'll prove once again this is practicing, and playing and 12 rebounds and Morris the rowdiest arena in the games." from Marcus Camby and 13 from schools. wore orange ribbons Peterson added 15 points as Lattrell Sprewell. Shandon in memory of the victims. The country," public address Monday's game was the start Toronto ended a two-game skid. announcer Larry Reece bel­ of a busy week for the Anderson added 11 points and main lobby of the arena Alvin Williams scored 12 points Maurice Taylor 10 for llouston. remained filled with flowers lowed prior to introducing the Cowboys, one that will require while Antonio Davis added 13 and handwritten messages to starting lineups. As .usual, each them to focus as best they can points and 12 rebounds for the the victims. Cowboy was greeted with a on the task at hand. After play­ Raptors. who have won five of Spurs 109, Warriors 85 The students, most of them roar. ing Missouri (14-6, 5-2). they the last six against the Celtics. Tim Duncan had 24 points and in place 90 minutes before The game program was dedi­ travel to Nebraska on Paul Pierce had 39 points for 12 rebounds to lead the San tipoff. gave each of the cated to the victims and the Wednesday and visit Kansas Boston. but was scoreless in the Antonio Spurs to their seventh Oklahoma State players a cover featured a picture of on Saturday. fourth quarter. Antoine Walker straight win, over the Golden standing ovation as they filed each. The lineup sheets provid­ "I think we do need to get scored 17 points and Walter State Warriors. out, a few at a time, for the ed to media listed the names of back and start playing games," McCarty added 11. Derek Anderson and Antonio pregame shoot around. players Dan Lawson and Nate Janzen had said last week. "I Daniels added 14 points apiece think it's going to help all of us for San Antonio, while David Fredrik Jonzen. the first out, Fleming, with a ribbon along­ 76ers 99, Nuggets 80 applauded back at them with side each. get through this." Hobinson and Malik Hose each Eddie Sutton said the first Allen Iverson. a late arrival at scored 13. Hose also added 10 upraised arms. The OSU uniforms included a the First Union Center because of practice after the crash was as rebounds. The players received a black square on the chest with a snowstorm. scored 37 points good as any this year. He said Antawn Jamison scored 29 standing ovation from the the number 10 and a ribbon and the Philadelphia 76ers nearly full Gallagher-lba Arena inside. he expected his players, points to lead the Warriors, who snapped a two-game losing lost their fifth straight overall and as they trotted to the dressing Oklahoma State (13-4, 4-2 despite the difficulty of the streak with a victory over the room shortly before the game. Big 12) has been able to hold past week, will play well in 11th consecutive game to the Denver Nuggets. Spurs. Then, moments later. the only a handful of practices their return. The start of the game was "I think they will respond in After leading by 12 points at arena fell silent for 30 seconds since the crash. The Cowboys' delayed one hour by the bad a very positive manner," he halftime, San Antonio opened the to honor the victims. first organized workout came weather. Denver's team bus said. 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With Call fencing the best of her career for End of track teaiD brings new era Fencing epee, All-American continued from page 24 Carnick is the epeeist who Any ending is a difficult thing, In order to participate in the events. However, the betrayal these needs to step up to qualify often presenting the feelings of MIAA, the athletic department must athletes feel will - in the end - at the Midwest Regionals uncertainty and sadness. Endings, be fueled by more money to hire become a testimonial to the idea out a 5-4 win. in March. however, do bring one very impor­ full-time coaches. Although many of that sacrifices and endings can Foil squad captain Liza She has been slowed by tant thing to life -new beginnings. the coaches at Saint Mary's would bring about new beginnings. Boutsikaris led the Irish an injury all year and is Last work for free, in order to bring the It is difficult to get past the pre­ with a 3-0 record against only starting to come back Wednes­ program to a truly competitive sent feelings of hurt and disappoint­ the Wildcats while fresh­ into her 2000 form. This day, Saint level. salaries have to go up. ment, but if we can take a moment man Maggie Jordan was the best weekend of Mary's ath­ In addition to coaching, facilities and look at the future, we can see chipped in two wins. the year for her as she letic direc­ need some help. The Regina pool is that this decision was the right one. Destanie Milo and Cari went 27-4. tor Lynn not large enough to support large­ With the limited amount of money McCullough both went 3-0 "She is getting better Kachmarik scale practices, let alone competi­ that will now funnel into the depart­ against the Wildcats - and better," Auriol said. announced tions. The College- lacks a track, and ment instead of going to the track including a 5-2 and 5-4 "That is a good sign. I am to the pub­ uniforms and training equipment team, Saint Mary's could hire wins against Wildcat All­ very happy. She's not lic that the must be constantly replaced. No another coach, improve swimming American Carly Wells. there yet. She's not as Saint Katie McVoy one can expect a program with facilities or spend some more time All-American Natalia good as last year but prob­ Mary's resources as limited as they are to recruiting athletes. Benefiting from Mazur picked up the other ably in a month from now track and provide adequately. these new opportunities, the pro­ win against Northwestern. she will be back." field team Inside Saint Money plays a very important role gram will have the ability to grow Freshman Jessie Filkins In addition to the win in just about every aspect of college. and bear the fruits of victory. A suc­ would be Mary's Sports lost both bouts to against the Wildcats, the discontin­ Administrators need to have money cessful athletics program will be Northwestern but went Irish went undefeated in ued follow- to expand the campus, students better able to truly give back to the •12-4 on the weekend. their nine other matches ing the need to have the personal funds to athletes making sacrifices in order "This [sabre] squad is on the weekend. The Irish 2002 season. As cliche as it may pay tuition and still be able to go to support their school. real good," Auriol said. also scored a 20-7 win sound, the ending of this team may out on Saturday nights, and athletic The future of Saint Mary's sports "We have four girls who against Air Force in the mark the beginning of a new era in directors have to have enough looks bright when we see the possi­ can rotate and sub and it second toughest match-up athletics. money to build a reputable athletic bilities this program cut opens up. doesn't really effect the of the weekend. I applaud the administration of program. Saint Mary's athletics fell Five or 10 years down the road, the team's performance. It's a Notre Dame also defeat­ Saint Mary's. I know making this short on the funding end, and the team may be back and running on a very solid squad." ed eight club teams by decision required months of debate. response was the dissolution of the beautiful, class-A track and leaping Overall, Auriol was wide margins The athletic director and the presi­ track program. over brand new hurdles, instead of pleased with the progress Minnesota (23-4), dent of the College have both Why choose to end the track pro­ hurdling money issues. shown by the women's Michigan (20-7). Lawrence expressed their deep regret that gram? Why couldn't the athletic It is time to take a step back and team since their 1-3 show­ (21-6}, Michigan State (24- this decision had to be made, but department get the money from see this decision as a step forward. ing at New York in the 3). Detroit (23-4). Chicago they also made it clear that it was a somewhere else? Where is tuition This may be the ending of a team, first weekend. (23-4), Wayne State (28- necessary one. money going? These are all ques­ but it is the beginning of an era. "[We are] closer but not 9}, Cleveland State (21-6) In the last three years, the Saint tions that have been on the minds The administration, athletic staff where we want to be. We and Purdue (23-4). Mary's athletic department has and on the lips of track athletes and and athletes deserve a round of want to qualify everyone The home meet was also made some very important choices track supporters since last week's applause for making and accepting for NCAA but we have a a chance for the reserves geared to move the program in a announcement. the difficult decision that can vault long way to go," he said. to fence a few bouts. competitive direction - including I understand how it feels to work Saint Mary's athletics into the 21st "The women's epee squad Donna Mowchan and hiring a full-time basketball coach, very hard for something that gets century. is the squad I am most Mary Beth Williard both improving facilities, and making a set aside. I sympathize with the ath­ concerned about. But played productive roles for trainer available year-round. The letes who have spent so much of The opinions expressed in this today they showed a lot the sabre squad with 13-2 program seems to be moving in the their time here at Saint Mary's column are those of the author and because the Northwestern records for the weekend. right direction, but it could only do working to participate for the Belles not necessarily those of The women's team is very Michelle Sutton went 10-3 so much. by running and taking part in field Observer. good and we beat them." for foil as the top reserve.

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ball to pick up his fifth foul. MEN'S BASKETBALL Murphy hit both free throws. Irish Humphrey picked up one continued from page 24 of his 11 rebounds at the defensive end. He then Irish map out road to success Dame took a 58·54 lead. At dished off an assist to the other end, the momen­ Ingelsby, who slapped in a 3- Notre Dame cracked the code to coach Mike Jarvis said. "He was us as we march towards that Big tum player pulled down a pointer. superb play in last night's 83-73 really the difference in the second East Championship." defensive rebound despite St. John's called another gutting of St. John's and steamrolled half." Carroll, Graves, point guard getting fouled. timeout with 4:25 to go, but its record to 6-0 since mid-January. Humphrey shook the rafters with Martin Ingelsby and forward Harold "In the first half, we felt Humphrey blocked the Red Last year, the Irish showed flashes his presence. Swanagan fill out the mosaic. like they outworked us," Storm's next shot. Ingelsby of greatness by He got the fans and the Irish play­ Without a weak link among the Humphrey said. "I just tried then exchanged the favor of upsetting Final ers going with play that delivered a experienced bunch, the Irish get to come out and give ener­ a moment before, hitting Four defend­ knockout punch to St. John's. From seven assists per game from captain gy." Humphrey in the paint for a ers Connect­ an eye-popping slam jam on an Ingelsby, tough defense and great The electricity flowed right bang-in bucket. Fouled on icut and Ohio assist by sophomore Matt Carroll to passing from Carroll, and depth and to his teammates, as after a the shot, Humphrey missed State. But the 11 rebounds and five blocks, dirty work from Graves and 30-second Notre Dame time­ the free throw, but Murphy excellence only Humphrey was defmitely in the Swanagan. out, Carroll dished ofT anoth· capped off the Irish explo­ appeared on house. Even Jarvis began wishing he had er assist, this time to sion by tipping in the occasions, as "He's just the missing piece of a some Irish blood in him. Jarvis, who Murphy, who pivoted around rebound for a 75-56 Notre the Irish didn't puzzle that we had to fill last year," said the first speech he ever heard the Red Storm's Donald Dame lead. yet have the Kathleen junior guard David Graves said. was by Knute Rockne and pro­ Emanuel for two of his 34 St. John's managed to map that O'Brien "This year, we're a complete team." claimed himself to be a former Irish points. score 15 points in the final would get But Murphy's mark was just as football fan, is no longer rooting for "A lot of them were easy three minutes to lose by_ a them to March crucial for Notre Dame. Even the blue and gold. shots set up by my team· more respectable 10-point Madness. Associate beyond his stats, his poise has ''I'm not liking it anymore," Jarvis mates," Murphy said. "You margin. The win, however At the begin­ Sports Editor turned the Irish from a squad that said, "and I'm not sure I'm going to can't do much with a layup." - Notre Dame's sixth ning of this caved under pressure in December come back here anymore, because Emanuel narrowed the straight - was in the bag season, Notre to a team that thrives when hit with I've been treated very, very badly gap to four with a shot over well before Notre Dame Dame held a road map in hand, one a challenge. for an Irishman." Humphrey. That was the last allowed the Red Storm any that used new coach Mike Brey and "I think he's the best college play­ Unfortunately for Jarvis, both time St. John's would score ofthose baskets. transfer power forward Ryan er," Brey said. "We've got him into Murphy and Humphrey kept the until Notre Dame held a 75- While the second half was Humphrey as key landmarks. But more of a defensive presence, and I Irish on course to victory, even after 56 lead and less than three all spurts and streaks, the the Irish took a few detours along think that helps him on the offensive they fell behind by 10 early in the minutes remained in regula­ first half was back-and-forth. the way to solid performances. The end .... Also, what's helped us is his second half. tion. The lead changed hands 14 detours came in the form of home demeanor. He's had a very even­ "That would have been a panic "We knew that we were times in the opening stanza, losses to Indiana and Miami (Ohio) keeled, poised demeanor as a game," Brey said of the early season going to score," Graves said. with seven ties thrown in for and three early-January losses on junior." Irish. "I think the before-Christmas "It's just the fact, 'Can we good measure. the road, along with the roadblock Murphy didn't get distracted by group would go, 'Well, not tonight. guard people? Can we shut "We were beating our­ of fitting the players into their best the chance to show up Jarvis. It's not going to happen tonight,' them down?', and in that selves," Graves said. "We let roles. The Red Storm coach ruffled and I think a lot of that is Troy and stretch, we really did that." 13 offensive rebounds go. Now the 15-5 Irish are cruising Murphy's cool last year by predict­ his demeanor."· Emanuel fouled out, hit· They were quicker to the down the freeway. They not only ing the Irish star wasn't long for While the Red Storm collapsed ting Humphrey as he ball, and that's a credit to appear to be on their way to a Notre Dame and would leave for the midway through the second half, brought down a rebound, Coach Jarvis and the kind of happy Selection Sunday, but possi­ NBA. He revamped that sore by the Irish stayed together for 40 min­ and the normally poor free ball his teams play." bly to a Big East Championship and playing Murphy a limited amount utes. It's a trait they've perfected in throw shooter nailed them Although Notre Dame shot a run in the NCAA Tournament. while coaching the U.S. Olympic the last six games. both. 50 percent in the first 20 The cornerstones for the Irish Select team. "We have a poise about us,'' He banged in the first shot minutes, St. John's notched model for success are post players Murphy didn't go out of his way to Murphy said. "We methodically get ofT the backboard, eliciting a 7 -for-11 shooting from Humphrey and All-American Troy welcome Jarvis to South Bend, after people. We're locking teams smile from Brey, and behind the arc, all on shots Murphy, who paired up for 50 avoiding him after the game. But he up." swished the second, which by freshmen Cook and Willie points and 22 rebounds against St. stayed focused on the task at hand Besides opponents, the Irish are brought a sigh of relief from Shaw. In the second period, John's. That included 20 of Notre -defending Notre Dame's lead in working on locking up an NCAA the Notre Dame head coach. the Irish muzzled both Cook Dame's points during a 26-2 sec­ the West Division of the Big East. Tournament bid for the first time in A travel by St. John's Kyle and Shaw, holding them to ond· half run. "We're involved in something a lot more than a decade. Cuffe turned into another three second-half points "Humphrey, all of a sudden. more important than that- a race The opinions expressed in this col­ Irish scoring opportunity. until the final three minutes became much more of a factor at for a Big East Championship," said umn are those of the author and not Ingelsby hiked it upcourt on of play. both ends of the court," St. John's Murphy, who scored 34. 'This helps necessarily those of The Observer. the break for one of his nine Meanwhile, St. John's assists, giving it to Murphy, struggled from inside the who was fouled and hit both arc, shooting just 31 percent free throws. on 2-point field goals. Murphy blew by two They missed a number of defenders underneath the shots in the paint, with post hoop on the next possession, players Cuffe, Emanuel and laying in the reverse layup to Glover going a combined 8- give Notre Dame a 66-56 for-32. lead. "Almost every one of those The 6-10 junior rebounded shots was inside," Jarvis a Humphrey miss, and Red said. "You've got to finish. Storm reserve Mohamed You've got to fmish." Diakite knocked Murphy to Notre Dame finished the the ground in going for the job Tuesday. .99

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CLUB SPORTS HOCKEY Irish earn 2 weekend victories Buckeyes sweep Irish In the finals, Miami emerged participate in the Divisional Spccial1o The Observer triumphant in an 11-10 over­ Championships. as CCHA hopes fade Determined to improve upon time thriller that was dead­ Michigan and Michigan State last year's seventh place locked at 8-8 after regulation. will provide the stiffest compe­ and three assists to contribute national ranking, the women's Kuzniar's three goals kept the tition as the Irish women set By MATT ORENCHUK four points to the victory. water polo team opened with Irish close, and Gienko scored out to defend their title. Sports Writer Both games this weekend were two strong showings the past two goals to force overtime. In played in goal by Tony Zasowski. two weeks. overtime, Parolin added a Gymnastics With hopes of making the CCHA The sophomore has been less Two weeks ago, the Irish third goal to her pair in regu­ The Irish gymnastics club, a playoffs starting to fade away, the than stellar in posting a 3-11-2 dropped their season opener to lation, forcing sudden death, national power for the past Notre Dame hockey team took the mark for Notre Dame this year. defending national champion where the Red Hawks pre­ several years, returned to the ice this past weekend against the Stability and consistency has been Michigan State 11-4 in the vailed. mats this weekend at the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus. lacking with the goaltcnding. The Spartan Invitational. The Irish These two clubs will battle Miami Cup in Oxford, OH. As the season winds down, the entire year has been a rotation also dropped a close 8-6 deci­ again in two weeks at Rolfs Nationally ranked among the Irish know that they need to win between junior Jeremiah sion to arch rival Midwest Aquatics in the Irish top five the past three years, some games to climb back into Kimento, senior Kyle Kolquist and Conference champion Miami Invitational, Feb. 16-18. including one national title, the the playoff picture. Unfortunately, Zasowski. Now, with Zasowski 011, but then rebounded to men's team highlights included the necessary wins were not to taking both losses this weekend, defeat Purdue 6-3, Ohio State Skiing Pete Asmuth's fifth in the floor come this past weekend. Ohio Coach Dave Poulin was unsure as 8-7, and Northwestern 7-1. A shorthanded Ski Club fin­ exercises, with a score of 8.3. State swept the weekend series, to who would end up in the net Heturning team stars Lauren ished second in both women's Leading the men on this day winning 5-2 on Friday night, and for Notre Dame this weekend. Kuzniar, Liz Parolin, and Meg events at Schuss Mountain this however was Mickey McGarry, 5-3 on Saturday night. When Ohio "To be honest with you, I don't Daday teamed with freshman weekend. who captured first in the vault State visited the Joyce Center two know who I will go with this standout Allison Gienko to sup­ Molly Munsterer took up the (8.7), second in the rings (7.1), weeks ago, it was the freshmen weekend," Poulin said. port Captain Lisa Thomas in banner for the women, win­ third in the parallel bars (6.6), who propelled Before the goal. ning both the slalom and giant fifth in the high bar (5.8), and the Buckeyes to "We felt like we out­ weekend s'eries, This weekend, the Irish trav­ slalom. Top 15 performances third All-Around (41.8). victory. This Notre Dame stood eled to Western Michigan for by Alanna Lungren, Jennifer The men finished third in a past weekend played [Ohio State] on 2 points out of the conference play. In the opener, Caswell coupled with two great strong field, with a team score saw more of the Saturday. Two of their last playoff spot. Lisa Thomas continued to runs by senior Ingrid Anderson of111.7. same. goals were Now they have shine in goal, and understudy raised the team to a second The women had an equally Ohio State's fallen to four Angie Gaul contributed a place Slalom finish, behind impressive opening, as they freshmen score questionable. " points back. That fourth quarter shut out as the Michigan State. also finished third with a team early in Friday doesn't mean, Irish clipped the Falcons 15-7. The Spartans captured first score of 125.9. Erin Henry's night' s game, Ryan Dolder however, that the The trio of Kuzniar, Gienko in the giant slalom as well, 8.75 placed second in the vault building a 3-0 Irish playoff and Parolin each scored a hat despite all ten Irish women fin­ for the Irish. The day lead midway captain hopes are com- trick, while the tandem of ishing both runs. Lungren, belonged, however, to Emily through the sec- pletely out of Margo Klosterman and Sarah Caswell, and Ellen Block all Smith who earned fist place in ond period. Freshmen Dave reach just yet. Bowling Green Todnem splashed home two posted top 15 finishes to join the All-Around. Steckel and RJ Umberger each swept Lake Superior State this goals apiece. Munsterer in the scoring. Strong performances on the had a goal and Junior Mike past weekend. This means that The second game saw the Mike Ryan continued to vault (8.55), uneven bars (8.4), McCormick chipped in for the Bowling Green is currently hold­ Irish rout the Miami B squad improve each week, placing and balance beam (8.55) lead. In contrast, the sole bright ing the last playoff spot. Notre 13-1, as the bench emptied third in the slalom and ninth in claimed the individual title for spot for the Irish was Dan Dame plays the Falcons this and many players garnered the giant slalom. Seniors Ryan Smith. Carlson's two goals. weekend at home. If the Irish playing time. The Irish defeat­ Boger and Nick Bauter fin­ A top ten team each of the "Dan Carlson played great this should sweep Bowling Green, ed Western Michigan 15-8 ished both reruns each day past three years, including a weekend," said Notre Dame head then they would jump into the last with Jackie Aragon scoring a and solid performances by fifth place national ranking coach Dave Poulin. "He was defi­ playoff spot, and hold the pair of goals in the game. This Kevin Kennedy, Suthee Wiri last year, the women also fin­ nitely the premier performer for tiebreaker. set the stage for the tourna­ and Keiran Norton contributed ished third in a very strong us." "We basically have to sweep the ment championship between to the strongest team showing field at Miami. Saturday's game was mostly next two series' to keep the play­ two national powers with a of the season. The teams will next compete more of the same, though the off hopes alive," said Dolder. history of heated and close The Irish will return to in two weeks at the Purdue Irish felt that they played better, "That means we have to be at the compdition. Schuss Mountain next week to Invitational. and were one or two bounces top of our game." away from tying the game. "We That is a huge proposition for a felt like we outplayed (Ohio State) team that hasn't swept a series all on Saturday." Irish captain Ryan year. But the Irish know exactly Dolder said. 'Two of their goals what they have to do in the com­ were questionable." ing weeks. Umberger continued to wow for "It's do or die time," said the Buckeyes, putting up a goal Dolder.

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MEN'S fENCING Irish cruise to 36-Dlatch win streak at Notre Dam.e Open "Last match of the day, last bout of By MIKE CONNOLLY the day, I think I just blew it." Sports Writer Despite the occasional miscues, Viviani, who went 20-1, deemed the The men's fencing team stretched weekend a success. its undefeated streak to 36 matches "A lot of the walk-ons got to with 11 wins at this weekend's fence, a lot of the reserves got to Notre Dame Open. fence, it was a good weekend over­ "I think we kicked everyone's all," he said. butt," junior All-American Gabor The walk-ons fenced the majority Szelle said. "I think we did what we of the bouts against most of the were supposed to do." schools. Once the starters won the The Irish rolled to 21-6 wins five bouts needed to win the match, against Lawrence, Detroit, Chicago the reserves subbed in and finished and Purdue, 20-7 wins against the match. Against Northwestern, Michigan, Michigan State and Air however, the reserves started the Force, a 22-5 win against Cleveland bouts and that move almost came State and a 16-11 win against back to haunt the Irish as the Northwestern. Wildcats jumped out to a 4-3 lead "Sabre squad is probably the best before the starters returned and in the country. The foil squad is won the last two bouts. also very solid. Epee, I think they "We made some mistakes there," can get better," head coach Yves Szelle said. Auriol said about his team's Most of the meet, however, was a progress. chance for the Irish to pad their The wins came mostly against stats. Junior foilist Steve Mautone club teams but some individual became the 51st man to reach 100 fencers presented problems for the wins in his career. Mautone went Irish. Wayne State junior Jakub 13-1 on the weekend. Krochmalski, who finished second Foil captain Ozren Debic posted at last year's NCCAs to Szelle, beat an undefeated weekend to up his Andre Crompton and Matt season record to 29-1 while Forest Fabricant but Szelle picked up a 5-2 Walton went 13-1 in epee. win. In addition to Viviani's 20-1 week­ "I was very happy with that end, Brian Casas went 14-6 and because the last time we fenced a also picked up his 100th career win. five-touch bout, I lost to him so I Reserve Matt Castellan con­ wanted to win this week," the 2000 tributed a 10-2 record for the foil sabre champion said. team while sabreman Matthew Mental errors also cost the Irish Peters went 7-3. at times. All-American Jan Viviani The Irish return to action next dropped a bout against Lawrence. weekend when they travel to Duke TONY FLOYDfThe Observer "I don't think I was concentrating to face Stanford, Air Force, Ohio Junior Brian Casas (left) went 14-6 over the weekend and picked up his 100th career as much as I should have," Viviani State, North Carolina and the Blue win for the Irish. said about his loss to Adam Lake. Devils.

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MEN'S BASKETBALL Notre Dame storms past St. John's with 83-73 win Irish coach Mike Brey. "I thought when we By KATHLEEN O'BRIEN were down five or six in the second half. Associare Sporrs Ediror they started helping us then, not just when we tied it or got it close or took the lead. Notre Dame was losing the battle of the But it was only after two Anthony Glover boards. struggling to hold its own in a brawl free throws gave St. John's a 54-49lead that where the fouls weren't getting called. Notre Dame really responded. Then the blue and gold got their Irish up. With 10 minutes, 27 seconds to play, Notre Dame (15-5, 7-2 Big East) showed St. Carroll sent the ball in to Murphy for a dunk. John's (12-9, 6-4) whose house it was, man­ At the other end, junior power forward Ryan handling the Red Storm with a 26-2 run that Humphrey recorded one of his five blocks to left no question which was the better squad return possession to Notre Dame. The power as Notre Dame won 83-73. play kicked off the longest and most crowd­ -~ Early on, the two teams jawed back and pleasing spurt of Irish dominance seen since forth, exchanging elbows and shoves, with the current players were in playpens. tempers ready to explode. Several fouls "They're doing something right now that called on Notre we are not ready to do," Red Storm coach Dame players and See Also Mike Jarvis said, "and that is just playing for non-calls against St. 40 minutes. ·~ I don't think it was as much John's drew roars of "Irish map out road to what they did. I think it was more what we boos from the Joyce success" didn't do." Center crowd. St. John's couldn't stop Carroll, as the 3- "It was a rough page 20 point specialist hit his only trey in the game. game," Irish guard The game tied at 54, the three Irish guards David Graves said. "They're hard-nosed and again raised their hands to the crowd to gritty." make some noise. · After falling behind by as many as 10 early Graves swiped the ball from the Red in the second half, the Irish began creeping Storm, and on. the fast break. Carroll closer and closer to the Red Storm. launched it to Humphrey. The 6-foot-8 First came a jumper by senior captain transfer caught the balUn midair and Martin Ingelsby, then a one-handed tip-in by jammed it through the hoop two-handed. All-American Troy Murphy, two free throws "Ryan's a guy who can make plays like by Matt Carroll.and a top-of-the-key 3-point­ that," Brey said. "It was a big momentum er by Graves. play for us. It really got us going." .. With Notre Dame trailing 52-49, Ingelsby This time, no one had to ask the crowd for took on lightning-quick Omar Cook, the excitement. The whole arena was on its feet, freshman point gu·ard who averages 16 and the players had grins larger than Alice points and a nation-high 9.1 assists per in Wonderland's Cheshire Cat on their faces. game. Ingelsby just missed the steal, step­ St. John's quickly called a timeout, hoping to ping out of bounds, but he got the crowd stop the Notre Dame run at seven, but it riled up. The normally calm and collected would never regain the lead. point guard fluttered his hands to ask for St. John's threw the ball out of bounds on some noise, and teammates Carroll and its next possession, and Humphrey kept the Graves pumped their hands to ignite the good times rolling. He hit a jumper off the fans. dribble, then thumped his chest as Notre DUFFY MARIE ARNOUL Tffhe Observer "Our fans really helped us tonight," said Irish point guard Martin lngelsby controls the ball against the St. John's see IRISH/page 20 defense Monday. lngelsby scored 10 points and dished out nine assists.

WOMEN'S FENCING Irish dominate home turf with win against Midwest rivals

against Northwestern." against the Wildcats after going By MIKE CONNOLLY The win was the second 0-3 last weekend. Sporrs Wrirer straight against Northwestern The weekend was a complete for the Irish as they upset the success for the epee squad. Meagan Call is not someone Wildcats 14-13 last weekend in according to DeMaio as the you want to make angry. Evanston. epeeists also redeeme_d them­ The sophomore All-American "I wasn't too happy with the selves with a 5-4 win against bounced back from a 1-2 record performance last week," head Wayne State after falling to the against Air Force to go 3-0 coach Yves Auriol said about the Warriors in the semifinals of the against improvement since last week. "I 2000 Midwest Regional North­ think this week we put every­ Championships. western See Also thing together. I think the more "I am so happy with the whole and lead "Irish cruise to 36- we are fencing the better we get weekend," epee captain DeMaio the Irish now as the season goes on. I said. "We finally pulled it all match win streak at to a think we are going to get even together." do m i­ Notre Dame Open" better." ' In addition to the turnaround nating page 22 Call improved upon a 1-2 by the epee squad, both the 1 7- 1 0 record against Northwestern sabre squad and the foil squad w i ·n last weekend and helped the defeated their Northwestern against epee squad redeem their 8-1 counterparts. their chief Midwest rivals. loss to Northwestern last week Sabre dominated Northwest­ TONY FLOYDfThe Observer "I lost two to Air Force and with a 5-4 victory this weekend. ern winning 7-2 while foil eked Tess Salb (left) faces Northwestern's Maggie Kebrdle got really, really pissed off,"Call Kim DeMaio and Anna Carnick Sunday. said. "Then I did pretty well both picked up one win each see FENCING/page 19

vs Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Tech vs. Duke ('!) Friday, 4 p.m. SPORTS Wednesday, 7 p.m. ® Saturday, noon ATA Track and Field • vs. Hope vs. Bowling Green at Cannon IV we Wednesday, 7:30p.m. Friday, 7:05 p.m. Indianapolis ·~ GLANCE Friday, 5:30 p.m.