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Pearl Jam Bootlegs Time to Celebrate In an effert to beat illegal bootlegers at their For thefirst time in IO years, citizens of Kuwait Tuesday own game, Pearl Jam has released a live celebrated the anniversary of Iraq's withdraw[ double disc set for every date on its U.S. tour. from the country. FEBRUARY 27, Scene +page 13 World & Nation + page 5 2001 THE

The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary's VOL XXXIV NO. 96 HTTP://OBSERVER.N D.EDU Saint Mary's students elect new class officers

Maria Conticelli and Julie By AMY GREENE Richardson are the newly elect­ Class of 2004 Class of 2003 News Writer ed junior class Secretary and 35% 100% Treasurer. 80% The Saint Mary's class elec­ No ticket received more than 30% tions yielded one new class 50 percent of the vote in the 60%L_ board and narrowed the field sophomore or seniors class 25% 40% in the two other classes for a elections and will require a 20% 20% run-off on Wednesday. run-off election. 15% Joseph/ Abstained Alison Joseph and Stephanie There were four tickets run­ Pace won 82.8 percent of the 10% Pace 17.2% ning for the sophomore class 82.8% vote as they ran unopposed in board. 5% the Class of 2003 election. The Brettnacher/Hall ticket Brettnacher/ Jablonski- Class of 2002 "We're really enthusiastic received the most support with Hall Diehl/ McGraw 40% about getting the ideas that we 31.2 percent of their voting 31.2% Janke 21.8% 30% did on our platform and are classmates supporting them. 29.7% 20% excited to start everything in "We're really excited that we April," said Pace, the newly had such strong support from 10% elected junior class vice presi­ dent. see ELECTIONS/page 6 Houser Crawford James KATIE McKENNA/The Observer

Continental pulls out Senate sponsors parietals survey

University officials take Ballot Questions of South Bend airport By JASON McFARLEY action but will provide the Assistant News Editor Student Senate and the Office + I am in favor of extending pari­ of the Student Body etals past 12 a.m. on weeknights. Students interested in voic­ President with data to ana­ By + I am in favor of ending parietals ERIN PIROUTEK ing their opinions about lyze and eventually form a Associate News Editor University parietal hours proposal. before 10 a.m. every morning. may have an extra incentive Depending on survey Continental Express, a regional to vote in results, the senate may vote subsidiary of Continental c I a s s this semester to pass a reso­ Students must respond with a Airlines, plans to discontinue council lution, Norton said. The 'yes,' 'no' or 'no opinion' to the service to South Bend on Sept. 5. elections measure would then need above statements. "They have been in the process Wed-nes­ approval by the Campus Life of pulling out of smaller airports Council and senior adminis­ day, when sleep without the opposite in the Midwest since late last a survey trators in the Office of year." said John Schalliol, execu­ sex around," Harridge, a asking for Student Affairs. junior, said. "However. pari­ tive director of South Bend "This [referendum] is a student etals do not prohibit visitors Regional Airport. Continental way to allow students to take views on Norton of the same sex in rooms, Airlines, which has served South parietals an active role in Notre Dame Bend since 1996, had the best who can be equal distrac­ Photo courtesy of Continental Airlines w i I I affairs. I'm hoping to see a on-time performance of any tions from work or sleep." Citing constrained airspace, appear on ballots. strong, unified student voice Harridge said extending major U.S. carrier last year, on Wednesday," Norton said. Continental Airlines will discont­ The student government parietals earlier in the morn­ according to figures from the nue service to South Bend Sept. 5. officials are optimistic the While Norton acknowl­ ing and later at night would U.S. Department of ballot issue is a move that edged that informal talks Transportation. help foster the positive gen­ South Bend service. will spur unprecedented with University officials indi­ der relations she experienced Continental cited constrained "People are concerned, they change to parietals, the cate that the administration airspace at their Cleveland hub while living in England. see two airlines in the last few guidelines which regulate is willing to cooperate with Joe Lordi agrees. - Hopkins Airport ---.,. as the rea­ months pull out," said Schalliol. visiting hours by members of student government on the son for withdrawing from South He said there is some merit He said, however, that these the opposite sex in Notre issue, Bill Kirk, assistant vice to parietals curbing premari­ Bend. aren't the only changes to the Dame residence halls. But president to Residence Life "They have only one runway. tal sex and cutting down airport. American Trans Air University administrators said a proposal based on ref­ late-night distractions, but That's causing congestion, oper­ Chicago Express has begun to fly said Monday that the survey erendum results alone prob­ ational issues and delays," said the rules make relationships into South Bend. alone likely will not drive ably will not spur changes to between males and females Julie Gardner, spokesperson for "The numbers have been a changes to the long-standing the parietals policy. Continental Express. awkward. pleasant surprise to Chicago hours. "We would need to talk to ''I'm tired of the weird rela· South Bend airport authorities more students, rectors and Express," said Schalliol. Early in The survey is part of a tions between sexes, and I'm disagree, citing financial issues administrators before a deci­ March they will increase service Student Senate referendum tired of hearing everyone rather than congestion as the from four flights per day to six that will ask students if they sion like that is made," Kirk major factor. complain about it. It can be per day. are in favor of extending said. "These survey results fixed. It should be fixed," the "It really goes back to the same . Other airlines are also consid­ parietals to 1 a.m. on week­ alone wouldn't dictate poli­ reasons that American Eagle sophomore said. ering coming to South Bend. nights and ending them cy." Both Harridge and Lordi pulled out," said Schalliol. "We are talking with two carri­ before 10 a.m. each day. The Kirk said many students Continental is slowly acquiring believe having the parietals ers right now," said Schalliol. He referendum would extend favor current parietais hours issue on class election ballots regional jets, according to declined to name the two air­ parietal hours to 1 a.m. because, the regulations Schalliol. As they shift focus, will yield high voter turnout lines, but said they could be fly­ through the week and end allow for quiet, uneventful Wednesday. Lordi said he Continental will retire more and ing into South Bend before the them at 9 a.m. every day. times in residence halls. more of the smaller turbo-prop might not have voted had the end of the year. "Through talks with stu­ But most students said they referendum not been on the aircraft that they are currently Both the Gardner and Schalliol dents, it has become evident are in favor of extending operating. He noted that the ballot. remain hopeful that Continental that we need to do a survey parietals. "I can't speak for the rest regional jets are more efficient to will someday return to South to decide what the next step Robyn Harridge, who lived of the student body, but any­ operate, therefore, more prof­ Bend. Possibilities include ser­ should be on the issue," said in a co-ed residence while in one that is unhappy with itable for the airline. London, said the aim of pari­ vice to Continental hubs in Brooke Norton, student body gender relations here should Gardner confirmed that Newark and Houston. vice president and student etals is misguided. turn out and would be doing Continental plans to move to an "I don't even have a guess as to body president-elect. "I can appreciate the view­ a disservice if they didn't," all-jet fleet by 2004, however, how long that will be in the Norton said referendum point that parietals give peo­ she denied this had an effect on future," said Schalliol. results do not require ple time to shower, study or see SURVEY/page 6 ------

page 2 The Observer+ INSIDE Tuesday, February 27, 2001

INSIDE COLUMN QUOTES OF THE WEEK "I think 18-year olds "Being a racial "It's difficult to win "God gave you every Just Run Away should be allowed to minority is the only games on the road advantage, and we drink. You could get way a social when one player have so much. We "So, what are your plans for next year?" drafted and go lose disadvantage can be shoots more free have to give ourselves Yes, seniors, we hate this question. your life, but you translated into an throws than our up to give help to At least those of us whose answer is always a can't drink a beer?" advantage to a top entire team., others." sort of sad, semi-embarrassed, low, resentful "I college or university., don't know." The one thing we DO know Steve Mitchell Mike Brey Brian Hobbins is that we can't stand that Benchwarmer's owner on Mitchell Stevens ND men's basketball Senior co-captain of question. the underage drinking professor of Hamilton coach on forward Troy Bengal Bouts on The phenomenon starts College on admissions Murphy supporting the benefit very early on, sometimes in the summer before senior year even begins. It's like a wave, a current of perpetual OUTSIDE THE DOME Compiled from U-Wire reports interest that breezes through every level and circle of peo- Christine Kraly pie you know. "What are you Students protest liberation of Kuwait, unjust doing next year? Do you Associate have a job?" It flows and News Editor CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. said. whispers throughout conver­ At 10:27 a.m., Nathaniel Howell, Protesters wanted to include sations like the wind. And conference coordinator and former speakers to address humanitarian your eldest relatives are U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait, sum­ issues resulting from the complete always the first to blow the current your way. moned police to the university after economic sanctions. But those September interrogations from Grandma and protesters stepped onto the stage, speakers were not allowed in, said Uncle Jim aren't so bad. "They're just curious refused to leave and interrupted Pardew, one of the seven arrested. what I'd ideally like to do, where I might want to the conference, University of Protesters walked silently into the live. Just humor them and tell them you're Virginia Police Department Lt. Mike auditorium carrying signs with weighing the options (which are usually none at Gibson said. photographs of dead Iraqi children this point) and that you'll decide later in the The Institute for Global Policy on them. They assembled on stage Research of the university spon­ behind Howell and waited quietly year." sored the conference, held last for a minute or two, she said. Soon Mom and Dad make one of their weekend weekend over two and a half days. Protesters hegan singing "Wake calls: Oh, so-and-so down the street was asking Conference organizers aimed to Iraqi citizens, namely children, are up; the children are crying, chil­ about you. I told her you were good, that Notre discuss the liberation of Kuwait and dying because of sanctions, said dren of Iraq. Wake up; the children Dame is treating you well. Oh, she was so proud. the aftermath of crises in the Gulf Nicholas Graber-Grace, protester are dying. children of Iraq." she She asked if you had a job yet. Do you? Have you region, Howell said. and member of the Charlottesville added. heard? Oh by the way, ARE you living at home The conference focused only on Coalition to Lift Sanctions. After refusing to leave, protP.sters next year? the liberation of Kuwait, but did not "The conference was not telling were arrested for trespassing and 'Tell Mrs. So-and-so nope, no clue. I just want address the concern that many the entire story," Graber-Grace dragged off stage by police. to be on some payroll somewhere sometime next year." By Halloween we're already nervous. Asked so many times, it seems we should have our entire lives figured out. "Oh God, you're right, I DON'T SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY have a job. What will I tell my family?" It gets so we fear the holidays. Thanksgiving Castro offers degrees to Americans Nader rejects WTO, globalization rolls around and cousins no longer ask but advise.·"Maybc you should think of grad school CARBONDALE, Ill. BALTIMOHE or something." Christmas is no longer the season Cuban President Fidel Castro will pay for 500 Consumer advocate and former Green Party presiden­ of joy but a day-long career counseling session. American high school seniors to get a medical degree tial candidate Halph Nader spoke on "The Problems and We count down the days to breaks, but cower at and invited university President James Walker to return Consequences of Globalization" as part of the Symposium of Foreign Affairs Wednesday night at Johns Hopkins being prodded by aunts and investigated by to Cuba in two weeks to help them make the adjustment to life on the island nation. "He has asked that I will University. The lecture concentrated on the ills of corpo­ uncles. return within the next few weeks to provide assistance rate globalization and explored the ramifications of Our relatives make us prisoners in our own to him in terms of the way they are going to acclimate recent international trade agreements, including the uncertainty. some American students into that American school," World Trade Organization [WTO). Nader also talked Only after essentially every "adult" you know Walker said. Cuba recently opened a Latin American about globalization's effects on Third World human has posed the question do you feel like your fel­ Medical School and Castro has extended 500 scholar­ rights. "I think [globalization] has been subjected to more low students catch the question bug. ships for U.S. students who want to pursue a medical misinformation, more hype and more knee-jerking than There arc two reasons why a student would degree. The scholarships, which will provide full expens­ any other issue," Nader said. 'The descriptions (of the ask another student about post-graduation plans: es for six years, were given to 250 black students, WTO) in the papers ... [show that] this is a battle between 1) He/She has a job. (Usually THE job; will either Walker said. The other 250 were awarded to other the 139 member nations to reach mutually agreeable reside in New York or Chicago) or minority students, including Hispanics and Native sanctions." Nader disagreed with this view, saying that 2) He/She is desperate to know someone else is Americans. "And this is not just 500 students one year, WTO courts dictate trade relations between nations based upon the least restrictive medium, which results in as clueless about the future. this is 500 students every year," Walker said. Walker said even more important is ensuring that at the end of the lowering of environmental. consumer and worker But this question is not going to go away. It's their six-year medical training, the students will be able rights standards in more developed nations. unavoidable. We should simply escape the inqui­ sition the easiest way possible: run. Just run away. Imagine the confusion, imagine the sight: hun­ dreds of men and women, dashing to and fro out LOCAL WEATHER NATIONAL WEATHER on the quads. Dropping books, papers, every­ thing to flee from the one question that haunts them day and night. The AccuWeathere forecast for noon, Tuesday, Feb. 27. 3 As soon as the words pass the questioner's lips, 40s they scurry. 50s And the questioner is left standing confused.

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BOARD OF GOVERNANCE Members discuss interaction with. Board of Trustees

campus, Nagle said. efforts are being made to bring Eldred refused to clarify her e­ planning only 'Major of the By COLLEEN McCARTHY "I told the Trustees that while the cost down to $15 million, mail for Renner. Week' activities and really have Associate News Editor student leaders do sit on these said Allison Web. student activi­ "When we brought up 'The the SAC representatives connect committees, the average student ties board coordinator who also Vagina Monologues,' Dr. Eldred with students in their major to Student Body President-Elect wants to be heard too, whether sits on the committee dealing said she had no comment and find out what their concerns are Michelle Nagle and Vice the Board can actually do some­ with the Masterplan and the new that the issue had passed and it so they can be addressed,'' said President-Elect Kristin Matha thing about that students con­ student center. Web said the was over and she had nothing Nagle. made headway toward their goal cerns or not," said Nagle. "All College has raised $12 million further to say," said Renner. Another change to SAC will of increas­ the Board members at these and predicted the College will "I also asked her if there modifying the notification ing the lines meetings agreed that this was a break ground on the new center would be any repercussions for process involving individuals of commu­ very important concern." in the summer of 2002. students who had participated in receiving the most nominations nication EITorts will also be made to try "Right now, the student center the reading of the 'Monologues' for a position. In the past, nomi­ between to acquaint Trustees with other is the first priority under the last week and she said she had nated individuals would be sent S a i n t members of the student body Masterplan," Web said. no comment." a letter informing them that they Mary's stu­ and not just student leaders by Student Representative to the Renner advised members of were now part of SAC. The indi­ dents and bringing Trustees into the daily Board of Trustees Molly Kahn the Board seeking clarification of vidual was never asked whether the Board of activities of students. Nagle said added that each stage of the Eldred's e-mail or if they had they wanted the position or not. Trustees she hoped this would be accom­ building of the new student cen­ further questions to ask Eldred. This year, the individual who this week- Nagle plished by bringing the Trustees ter would take 15 months, begin­ + Nagle, who also currently receives the most nominations to end. Nagle into the Dining Hall or residence ning with the overhaul of the serves as coordinator of the be a representative for their reported to the Board of halls. Dining Hall. Student Academic Council major will be asked whether Governance Monday. Another concern for the newly It was also announced at the announced with Matha - who they want the position. Nagle said students had previ­ elected student body president Board of Trustees meeting that will take over as SAC coordina­ "We want to ask them whether ously approached her with con­ and vice president is where the instead of renovating Madeleva tor - that letters for SAC nomi­ they want the position because cerns that groups such as the Trustees are getting their infor­ Hall, which would have cost nations will be sent out on Feb. we are trying to encourage the Board of Trustees were not lis­ mation regarding issues and more than $9 million, a new 28. In the past, only students SAC representatives to take own­ tening to student opinion when it events on campus. building would be built to were allowed to nominate fellow ership of their position and to made its decisions. "A lot of the Trustees said that replace Madeleva. students to be representatives make them yvant to be a part of She raised those concerns dur­ their main source of information In other news: from their major on SAC. the committee they are sitting ing the meeting of the Student is coming from The Observer," + Student Body President Crissie However, professors have been on," said Matha. Life Committee with the Board of said Nagle. "One of our concerns Renner and other members of invited to nominate students this + "Choosing a Major" night will Trustees. is how to get the lines of commu­ the executive board met with year. be held on Thursday in the "Just by mentioning these con­ nication open between the College president Marilou Eldred "We want to make sure the Dining Hall from 5 to 6:30 p.m. cerns, the Board members want­ Trustees and what is going on to discuss concerns regarding students nominated will work Students will be able to meet ed to know what they could do campus other than having them "The Vagina Monologues." with the professors too and this with student representatives right away," said Nagle. "The read it in The Observer when "I wanted to meet with her in way it isn't a.popularity contest," from each major and ask ques­ result was a meeting between they receive the paper several order to be able to clarify some said Matha. tions. six of the Trustees and about 20 days after things have occurred." of what she said in her e-mail The increased cooperation and + Applications for positions on students in Annunciata that Also discussed at the Board of she sent to the student body inclusion of professors may also the 2001-2001 BOG are due night. They listened to every Trustees meeting were the because I have received a flood serve as a valuable link as SAC March 2 in Haggar by noon. SAB question that was asked." Masterplan and the construction of e-mails and phone calls from attempts to return to its roots as applications are due March 1. The Trustees agreed to make of the new student center. students asking me to clarify a policy board rather than a pro­ + Changeover for the BOG will an eiTort to meet with more stu­ Currently, the cost of the stu­ certain things she said in her e­ gramming board. take place at the March 26 meet­ dents the next time they met on dent center is $18 million but mail," said Renner. "We want to move beyond ing of the Board.

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Since page 4 The Observer+ CAMPUS NEWS Tuesday, February 27, 200 I Notre Da01e opens LaFortune co01puter cluster 24 hours

Dame, Saint Mary's, or Holy The code can also be given year. "It's going well and being By ALLY JAY Cross ID and to show it to a out by the LaFortune business "The main problem was used a lot at night. The num­ N~s Wrircr student manager or securing the equipment," bers are high. We really have consul­ by workers explained Edgington. "This had no problems and people In a move that should allevi­ tant. The "The numbers are high. We a t summer they embarked on have been using the comput­ ate long, late night lines at student really have had no problems· NDExpress. attempts to secure the equip­ ers responsibly." said I-Iesburgh and Debartolo com­ consul­ and people have been using According ment, but this past fall with Edgington. puter clusters. the LaFortune tants can to Mary the reorganization of OJT, it Student response has also Computer Cluster has been look up the computers responsibly." Edgington, fell through the cracks." been positive, according to made available 24 hours dur­ the code acting direc­ Over Christmas break freshman Daniese Allen. ing the academic year. and tell Mary Edington tor of stu­ Edgington again began work­ "Before break. I had to wait In order to have access to the stu- director of student activities dent activi- ing with OJT to coordinate the quite awhile for the comput­ the computer cluster after dent," said ties, the opening of a 24-hour cluster ers to print something out. hours, students need only a Pamela plans for at LaFortune. Since the sec­ Now that I know LaFortune is code. Lay, man- having the ond week of the spring semes­ open later, I'll go later instead "All students need to get the ager of residential and cam­ LaFortune computer cluster ter the computer was of!icial­ of waiting to get in before it code is to have a valid Notre pus cluster staffing. open 24 hours began last ly available 24 hours a day. closes."

. Off-Campus voting will be Lecturer suggests self-evaluation helcl on Weclnesday February Open criticism and open dia­ tion is that of paying the price By KIMBERLY SPRINGER logue is necessary for a deep for our sins, restoring us to News Wrirer and functional spirituality. grace," said Fiand of this first Because of the level of educa­ model. Developing the spirit is first tion that Notre Dame students The second paradigm focus­ and foremost the most impor­ have been afforded since es on God as love in which tant process in a person's life Vatican II. the level of thinking Fiand said this love comes when striving to expand and and scholarship enables stu­ from a deliberate effort of the enrich the relationship with dents to explore personal spir­ individual to examine his or God as well as with others ituality inquisitively. her own life and to then com­ according to Sister Barbara "Critique is the way in which pare it to the life of Christ. Fiand in her lecture entitled we challenge each other to "God breaks out in diversity "Spirituality: Our Quest for grow ... [and] we live in an age and creation and the human God." where critique is not only pos­ being is the image and beloved "Spirituality precedes reli­ sible but mandatory for the of God," she said. gion and theology. It's the root intellectual spiritual life," To reach redemption of our quest for meaning when Fiand said. through this model of thought, religion runs dry ... and theolo­ Due to the mandatory need one must walk the road Jesus gy gets boring. Spirituality for critique, the necessity to walked. always remains because our understand our spirituality The key according to Fiand inner hunger [for God] never follows. Fiand outlined two is to bring the two paradigms goes away," said Fiand, paradigms used to explain together to reap the benefits research professor of spiritu­ four questions either directly of a healthy spirit in contem­ ality at the Institute of or indirectly related to spiritu­ porary soci~ty. Pastoral Studies Loyola ality. First, who is my God, the "We often live in one para­ University . source of my existence? digm but desire the other. We According to Fiand. Second, who am I? Next, how need to align the two ... [and] "Spirituality encompasses our am I related to God, what is . claim out spirituality for the relationship to everything ... the source of evil and sin, and 21st century," said Fiand. [itl permeates our life, even how am I to understand unconsciously." In addition, virtue? And last, how can I be "we all live our personal story liberated from evil and sin and and no"" #or so.nef:hing co.nplef:ely that is part of a wider familial, escape from this alienation? cultural, and sexual myth. The first paradigm and most which when made conscious, accepted, is based on Nco­ DIFFERENT.. •• we can either accept or reject Platonic Augustinianism and is them ... we can critique them," a model of military obedience. said Fiand. "The language of redemp- Milkolovv 03.01 .0~ 9.30-11 .30pm Alumni Senior Bar ALL AGES SHO~!. . an up and coming bana out o HtGago who m1x reggae, tech no, rock, u n k, eastern, and anything else you can think of into a loud drivi~g rock that will knock you to the floor in AVV t

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WORLD NEWS BRIEFS KUWAIT

Moldovans vote for Communism: Communists held a strong lead Monday in par­ liamentary elections that looked likely to bring the poor former Soviet republic .closer into Hussia's orbit. The Communist Party and oth­ ers that favor closer ties with Moscow were forecast to do best in the vote, which was pre­ cipitated by a deadlock on choosing a new president. World's tallest Buddha to be razed: Afghanistan's hardline Taliban rulers ordered the destruction Monday of all statues, includ­ ing a giant 5th century Buddha that is said to be the world's tallest of its kind. The order came from the Taliban's supreme leader, Mullah Mohammed Omar. who issued an edict declaring statues, including the ancient Buddhas, as insulting to Islam.

NATIONAL NEWS BRIEFS Man shoots ex-wife in Guam clinic: A gunman fatally shot his estranged wife and another woman at a medical clinic before being mortally wounded by police. Four others were wounded. Peter Aguon Maguadog was armed with two handguns Monday as he made his way through the Seventh Day Adventist Clinic. where his wife worked and where he was once employed, police spokesman Officer A.J. Balajadia said. The couple had been going through divorce proceedings, Balajadia said.

Florida boat collision kills one: A ferry in heavy fog collided early Monday with a smaller boat about 15 miles from Marco AFP Photo Island, killing one person and injuring two Children dressed as Allied soldiers help celebrate the ten year anniversary of Iraq's withdrawal from Kuwait. others aboard the smaller craft. authorities Kuwait had refrained from celebrating earlier anniversaries out of respect for missing soldiers. said. The Atlantis, a 116-foot ferry, was mak­ ing its regular run from Fort Myers Beach to Key West when it collided with the 22-foot pleasure craft in the waters off southwestern Kuwait celebrates liberation day Florida. festivities began Sunday in a miniature al-Seef palace. "Without the POWs, all Associated Press the presence of former Another showed a closed of this doesn't mean any­ KUWAIT President Bush fist, a sign of resolve thing to me," said Wa.lid To the beats of military Kuwait's hero for assem­ against Iraqi President al-Shuaibi, a 22-year-old INDIANA NEWS BRIEFS bands and folk songs, bling the Gulf War coali­ Saddam Hussein's contin­ college student watching Kuwaitis paraded on foot tion. ued threats. the parade. "I came here Search over for drowned man: and on floats along the "This is the day our Kuwait has resisted gala just to see the yellow flag Police suspended a search Saturday for a man seaside corniche, remem­ nightmare ended," said anniversaries for a decade of the missing waving bering the day 10 years Mary am Ibrahim, 37. Her out of.respect for its war among the other flags." who apparently drowned after his pickup ago when the Persian Gulf three boys were in fatigues missing. Kuwait accuses Al-Shuaibi said his truck ended up in the St. Joseph River. An off­ War ended a seven-month and her daughter wore a Baghdad of still holding brother died in Iraqi cus­ duty South Bend police officer told investiga­ Iraqi occupation. tutu in black, white, green about 600 people. Iraq tody and his cousin was tors she heard a man yelling for help about Ten thousand people and red - the colors of insists it has released all among the missing. 9:30 a.m. and saw him hanging onto the rear participated in the first Kuwait's flag. war prisoners. The Fireworks lit the night of the truck as it began to submerge. Cpl. such large-scale celebra­ "They were all born Kuwaiti government decid­ sky over Kuwait City as Britton Shupert, who lives near the scene, tion organized by the gov­ after the war, and I want­ ed to part with tradition · Kuwaitis drove along the said she followed the man along the river ernment since the war's ed them to experience this year because the 1Oth corniche tooting, waving until he was swept away. "The current was end. They lined the two­ what we felt on liberation liberation anniversary falls Kuwaiti and American mile stretch of road day," Ibrahim said. just one day after another flags and occasionally taking him so fast," she said. "It would have between al-Seef palace, On one float, a girl big anniversary - 40 stopping in the middle of taken me, too, or anyone else who went in." the seat of government, dressed like a bride, signi­ years of Kuwaiti indepen­ the road to get out and and Flag Square, where fying a free Kuwait, sat in dence from Britain. dance.

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The Brettnacher/Hall ticket nearly half of the freshman increase voter awareness and the election goes it will be a and the class par- participation." great senior year," said Election J a b I o n s k i - ticipated in Of the three tickets running Houser. continued from page 1 Diehi/J anke "Fifty-six percent ofthe the elec- for the senior class, the Taking the remainder of the ticket will face junior class voted which tion. Meyer/Houser ticket received votes was the Kuhen/James our class," said presidential off in a run-off d bl " F o r t y- the most support with 37.6 ticket with 17.5 percent. n is incre i e. It's great to nine per- candidate Mandy Brettnacher. 0 percent of the votes. Facing There was the most interest "We worked really hard on Wednesday. see such enthusiasm and cent of the them in a run-off on and response in the senior our campaign and tried to "It will be a participation in the up- freshmen Wednesday will be the class election. tough run-off," v o t e d . Weldon/Crawford ticket, "Fifty-six percent of the meet and speak with as many s a i d coming senior class." which is an students we could." which had 34.4 percent of the junior class voted which is Receiving 29.7 percent of Brettnacher, awesome vote. incredible," said Prezioso. the votes was the Jablonski­ "but we are Nickey Prezioso voter turn "We're very enthusiastic and "It's great to see such enthusi­ Diehl/Janke ticket. The ready to cam- elections commissioner out," said surprised at the results," said asm and participation in the paign and are N i c k e y senior vee presidential candi­ up-coming senior class." Mahoney/McGraw ticket excited about Prezioso, date Michelle Houser. Run-off elections will be received 21.8 percent of the the whole elections "We are going to try our Wednesday for the freshmen votes with the process." commissiOner. "The candi- best to continue campaigning, and seniors and all class offi­ Harrison/McLaughlin ticket The turnout among fresh- dates did a great job cam­ but both tickets for the run-off cers will begin their terms receiving 15.8 percent. men was exceptionally high as paigning and really helped to are great tickets. Either way April 1.

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dling marks for his public The cornerstone of the joint Associated Press speaking, has yet to build address to Congress, which abortion regulations enough support in Congress aides said would last about 45 WASIIJNGTON "Our position is that this case and has had to make his argu­ minutes, will be Bush's pitch Associated Press President Bush goes before ments heard in the midst of the for a $1.6 trillion tax cut over has gone on for some time" the nation Tuesday night with din over the Clinton pardons, a 10 years. He is buffeted on all already. his first major challenge: sell a WASHINGTON spy scandal, a White House sides - from Democratic parti­ The Supreme Court, allow­ The Supreme Court's action program of tax cuts that shooting and an airstrike sans who say it's too big, GOP ing new state restrictions on is not a ruling on the merits Americans are lukewarm about against Iraq. activists who say it's too small abortion on Monday, let of the doctors' claims, and and spending cuts that many "IIopefully, all the focus on and voters who put a higher stand a 27-page book of reg-. the justices could consider won't like. the past is over with," the pres­ priority on debt reduction and ulations for South Carolina similar challenges to health It would be a tough assign­ ident said at a Cabinet meeting certain spending programs. abortion clinics that doctors regulations on abortions in ment for any president, but this Monday. "It's time to move for­ A poll released by the Pew there characterized as an 17 states. new leader has hurdles all his ward and (Tuesday) night's Research Center last week indi­ attempt to undermine abor­ A narrow majority of the own. Elected without a clear speech is part of moving for­ cated that voters narrowly sup­ tion rights. conservative-led court favors mandate, Bush gets only mid- ward." port Bush's tax plan - 43 per­ Lawyers for four doctors a woman's basic right to end cent in favor, 34 percent who perform most of the her pregnancy, but the opposed - with voters in favor state's abortions immediately Supreme Court has allowed of shoring up Social Security or asked a lower federal court some restrictions on access to paying for domestic programs to temporarily prevent the the procedure, such as 24- rather than tax cuts. rules from taking effect. hour waiting periods. Bush must convince voters Otherwise, the doctors will In its last major abortion they can have it all: lower be unable to perform abor­ ruling, the court voted 5-4 taxes, lower public debt and tions until they meet the last year to limit dramatically bigger budgets for education, licensing requirements, states' powers to ban a type environment and other popular which could take months, of late-term procedure that programs. said Margie Kelly, spokes­ opponents call the "partial­ "With a $5.6 trillion surplus, woman for the Center for birth" abortion. we do have room for a lot of Reproductive Law and Policy, The South Carolina rules. options," White House press which represented the doc­ which govern elements as secretary Ari Fleischer said tors. basic as the training of clinic Monday. "It is a much more subtle workers and as minute as the Bush rarely stressed debt form of discrimination width of office doors, are reduction on the campaign against abortion but as sig­ medically pointless and treat trail, in part because his mas­ nificant as any anti-abortion early-term abortions differ­ sive tax-cut package didn't tactic that has come down ently from other similarly leave room for reducing red ink the pike in the last decade," low-risk medical procedures, under economic conditions at Kelly said. the doctors argued. the time. "These are new burdens Abortion-rights activists But surplus projections have just based on the fact that the said they especially object to ballooned. And the state opposes abortion. These the blanket nature of the reg­ Congressional Budget Office are political motivations, not ulations, which apply equally estimates that up to $800 bil­ health motivations." to doctors performing surgi­ lion of the $3.4 trillion in pub­ South Carolina .Attorney cal abortions and those dis­ licly held debt cannot be retired General Charles Condon pensing the newly approved in the next decade because it is praised the Supreme Court drug RU-486. in savings bonds or treasury for applying common sense To comply, doctors said bills that do not come due soon and called the court's action they would have to make or are held by foreign govern­ a victory for state's rights. expensive changes to their ments. "These reasonable health offices and procedures that Bush will be able to promise and safety regulations will would raise the cost of abor­ the fastest, largest debt reduc­ continue to stand. South tions significantly. tion in history: $2 trillion over Carolina should be run by South Carolina authorities 10 years, aides said Monday. South Carolinians, not federal responded that the regula­ bureaucrats or federal tions are similar to national courts," Condon said in a standards for abortion prac­ statement issued by his tices, and one of the clinics office. that fought the rules has Condon's spokesman, Robb already complied with most McBurney, said the state will of them. try to put the regulations in "This regulation does not force quickly. He would not look to strike at a woman's speculate on whether the right to choose whether to doctors might get a grace have an abortion," lawyers period to comply with the for the state said in their rules. legal papers. "Rather. these "That's something that will regulations look to protect have to be addressed when it the health of women who comes up," McBurney said. seek abortions."

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Mormons release freed slave records Report shows Gore

documents into one database. When the bank closed, about Associated Press Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a 61,000 account holders were gained only 49 votes Texas Democrat, said, "For too eligible to receive money. Less WASIIINGTON long, African-American history than 30,000 former slaves ever of the American people have Associated Press The Mormon Church pub­ was embodied in untruth. We recovered their money and moved on. This election has lished records Monday from were not given an opportunity even then, most received just been resolved a long time the post-Civil War Freedman's MIAMI for truth." over half of what they were A media-sponsored review ago." Bank for newly freed slaves, The Freedman's Savings and actually owed, Washington State Democratic Party making ancestral records of 10,644 uncounted ballots in Trust Company was estab­ said. Miami-Dade County gave AI spokesman Tony Welch dis­ available for as many as 12 lished through a congressional Jackson Lee said it was pre­ counted the Miami-Dade million black Americans. Gore just 49 additional votes, charter in 1865 - the same mature to say whether there but Demo­ review. The records have been avail­ year the Civil War ended - to would be legislation to com­ "The problem is putting any able for years through the crats chal­ help former slaves with their pensate the former account lenged the significance on anything other National Archives but not in new financial responsibilities. holders. Instead, she said she than the full count," he said. organized form. The church, suggestion With 37 branch offices in 17 hoped to first have a review of that the "1 feel like I'm in the same formally the Church of Jesus states, the bank had deposits the bank's records and opera­ position as election night. Christ of Latter-day Saints, numbers totaling more than $57 million tions. showed he when the networks took a lit­ spent 11 years, with help from before it collapsed in 1874 Jewish descendants of the tle bit of information and tried volunteer Utah state inmates, w 0 u l d because of mismanagement Holocaust have sued several have lost to extrapolate when it's extracting and and fraud. European countries in recent impossible to do so." linking the Florida Gore What sur­ years over decades-old bank and the The Herald, which initially 480,000 "These records can vived, how­ accounts and other property reviewed only uncounted bal­ names con­ presiden- provide clues for an ever, were confiscated by Adolf Hitler's cy had the votes been tallied. lots, is now looking at ballots tained in the meticulous Germany and European collab­ in which a voter indicated a records. estimated 8 to ro million The results published bank docu­ orators. Monday were the first in a preference for more than one The result is African American m e n t s The Freedman's Bank had candidate, the overvote. a searchable statewide ballot review car­ descendants living today recording branches in Huntsville and ried out by an accounting firm Separately, a research firm database on the names Mobile, Ala.; Little Rock, Ark.; hired by The Miami Herald, hired by several news organi­ compact disk who wnat to research and family Washington, D.C.; Tallahassee, USA Today and Herald owner zations, including The w h i h c their family histories." relation­ Fla.; Atlanta, Augusta and Knight Ridder. Associated Press, The includes infor­ ships of Savannah, Ga.; Lexington and The firm reviewed ballots Washington Post and The New mation such Lionel Kendrick account Louisville, Ky.; New Orleans that were not counted by York Times, is reviewing as family holders. and Shreveport, La.; Baitimore, 180,000 Florida ballots that church official machines in the initial names, birth One appli­ Columbus, Natchez and statewide count- the so­ did not register a vote for locations and cation for a Vicksburg, Miss.; St. Louis; called undervote - and used president during machine names of for- former New York; New Bern, Raleigh the most lenient method of counts. Those results are mer slave owners. slave lists the name of his for­ and Wilmington, N.C.; interpreting voter intent on pending. "These records can provide mer plantation, age, complex­ Philadelphia; Beaufort and the punchcard ballots. The critical decision to clues for an estimated 8 to 10 ion, children, place of birth and Charleston, S.C.; Memphis and The review suggests that reject late-arriving recounts million African American occupation. It also lists the Nashville, Tenn.; Lynchburg, Gore would not have gained was made by Secretary of descendants living today who names of siblings who were Norfolk and Richmond, Va. enough votes in Miami-Dade State Katherine Harris, co­ might want to research their sold away during slavery. The Mormon church has to overtake George W. Bush's chair of the Bush campaign in family histories," said Elder "The records created by the maintained a massive statewide lead of 930 votes Florida. She said she would Lionel Kendrick, a church offi­ bank are a rich source of docu­ genealogical database since certified on Nov. 17 - even not accept recount results cial. mentation," said Reginald 1894, originally to assist combined with votes the for­ after a Nov. 14 deadline set by The church began the project Washington, an archivist with church members in tracing mer vice president gained state law. when an employee discovered the National Archives and their family histories. The col­ during hand recounts in Only Volusia County com­ the existence of the original Records Administration. lection today is the largest of Broward, Palm Beach and pleted its recount by the dead­ microfilm records. At that time, Still, the discovery of the doc­ its kind. The church also plans Volusia counties. Gore had line, resulting in 98 net votes no one had undertaken the uments poses prickly questions to release a searchable data­ request manual recounts in all for Gore. 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That first. uncaused cause is God. Jay Gould. was nothing in existence. But if there Apart from the Intelligent Design con­ The controversy N~-ws EDITOR: Anne Marie Marringly was ever a time when there was nothing. troversy. would you believe it if I told you VIEWPOINT EDITOR: Lila Haughey continues, with its there could never be anything. This we that I got my watch by buying all the focus on "Intelligent know from the self-evident principle of watch parts, putting them in a bag, shak­ SPORTS EDITOR: Kerry Smith Design" scientists, SCENE EDITOR: Amanda Greco sufficient reason that whatever exists ing the bag and then reaching into the such as William SAINT MARv's EDITOR: Molly McVoy must have a sufficient reason for its exis­ bag and pulling out the watch? On the Dembski of Baylor tence. PllOTO EDITOR: Elizabeth Lang contrary. the watch was obviously • and Jonathan Wells As Thomas Aquinas put it, "That which designed by an intelligent designer. llow ADVERTISING MANAGER: Kimberly Springer of the Discovery does not exist only begins to exist much more so with the human body, the All DESIGN MANAGER: Chris Avila Institute. who Charles Rice through something already existing. world and the universe. SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR: Mike Gunville claim, in Dembski's Therefore, if at one time nothing was in Through our reason, therefore. we can Wt:8 ADMINISTRATOR: Adam Turner words, "that intelli- existence. it would have been impossible know with certainty that there always CONTROU.ER: Bob Woods gent causes are for anything to have begun to exist. and was - and is - God. We can go on to necessary to Right or thus even now nothing would be in exis­ GRAPHICS EDITOR: jose Cuellar Wrong? know through reason that God is one, explain the com­ tence which is absurd." spiritual. personal. all-perfect, etc. It is plex, information­ Think about this as you walk across the unreasonable not to believe in God. One rich structures of campus. drive your car or whatever. It who denies the existence of God must be CONTACT Us biology, and that these causes are empir­ can change your life. The film version of prepared to say that an endless chain of OFFICE MANAGER/GENERAL INF0 ...... 631-7471 ically detectable .... Intelligent Design is The Sound of Music had it right: "Nothing movers is possible without a prime FAx ...... 631-6927 theologically minimalist. 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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The only choice is life Response to rhetoric This letter is in response to two letters from yesterday's edition of This Jetter is in response to the Feb. 22 letter, a home. The Knights of Columbus is a service The Observer. "Remove the 'Trojan horse."' organization, a brotherhood of Catholic gentle­ Recently, I was having a discussion with a friend of mine who A wise man was once asked, "If you could have men at the service of the Church and who are enjoys inventing adjectives. His most recent creation was extremely one wish, what would it be?" The man replied, "I loyal to the Holy Father- the vicar of Christ. dirty, and I jokingly told him that I would probably want to slap any­ would restore words to their original meanings." The letter pleads for someone to teach "ratio­ one who could be described by that word. It's a strong reaction, but We live in a world where there is currently an nality, sensitivity and analysis." We, as Knights of that's the power of language. explosion of misnomers. In light of this, we must Columbus, do this by serving the gospel. The let­ I put the incident out of my mind, until I read Nathaniel Hannan's replace the misnomers with words that actually ter claims that these things are forsaken, "for response to the letter regarding the statue donated by the Knights of present what they represent. It is time for our some absolute moralistic right." Rationality, sen­ Columbus. I was reminded of the earlier incident because, as I read nation and our world to look beyond the self-serv­ sitivity and analysis do not controvert moral the letter, I became increasingly shocked by its vehement and self­ ing linguistic formulae of the "pro-choicers," absolutes; rather, they lead us to them. Rational righteous tone, and this reminded me once again of the power lan­ whose first misnomer is the collective name with thought is the only vehicle to the truth, which is a guage has over all of us. which they refer to themselves. synthesis of every moral absolute we can define In what I consider to be a theologically questionable and rhetorical­ "Pro-choice"- ignorance abounds in that ter­ - through our rational thought. sensitivity and ly blatant statement, Hannan asserts, "If abortion is a justifiable minology; morally, there can be no "choice" in analysis. We wish all people would look at both choice, then [women who had abortions] should not be concerned deciding whether to have an abortion. We cannot sides of the matter, as you accuse us of the omis­ with our reminding them that God thinks otherwise. If, however, their choose a course of action which is morally unac­ sion of such careful investigation. Then you would alarm at our memorial comes from the deep sense that they have ceptable. That is not a theological dictate, it is a see the truth. done something horrible, then our memorial has served its purpose." premise of philosophy. "We must do good and Our monument to the innocent victims of abor­ First, on the theological note, I am always interested to know what avoid evil." There is only one course of action that tion was carefully selected and designed to bring sort of personal divine experience a person who asserts, "God thinks is congruous with gospel values, and this is to a level of decorum to the matter of memorializing ... "has had. A more accurate statement would be, for instance, choose life! the innocent victims of abortion - the holy inno­ "Based on Scripture passage x, Church teaching y, and logical reason Furthermore, the tireless use of euphemisms by cents, if you will. The Knights of Columbus have z, the Catholic Church teaches ... " I don't think this revision is too the "pro-choicers" is so worthless that it arouses hatred and disgust for no human person. Knights much to ask. moral indignation among the rest of us - that is, vow to serve God with charity, to live out our fun­ But this theological misstep was not as serious or as grievous to me those who are engaged in a search for truth in damental human vocation to love all people. We as the rhetorical dimension of Hannan's Jetter. Its purpose was not to our own moral journeys. Their name itself is a have not in any way attempted to victimize the persuade people to accept the Knights' reasons for donating the stat­ euphemism. What they advocate is abortion, not women who have already been victimized by a ue or even to explain it in any kind of coherent fashion. Its purpose choice. And to abort is to impinge upon God's society which permits and commercializes abor­ was to offend those who do not agree with him. omnipotence as author of life. tion. Such passages as the one cited above and the one about, "the The letter that appeared last week in The We know that abortion is a business. Abortion excommunication that they inflicted upon themselves by having an Observer was no different. Bashing the Knights of counselors are trained to work on a woman's abortion" belies an intention to alienate, not to accept back into the Columbus for their memorial to unborn children weakness from the moment she enters the clinic Church, those who have made the decision to have an abortion. After outside of the Basilica, this letter was full of mis­ door. The counselors find out what is driving the such statements·. the statement, "We welcome them with open arms" nomers and euphemisms. However, the author's woman to abort and they magnify it, telling the rings quite hollow. I would like to think that Hannan just feels strong­ primary offenses against truth were the numer­ woman how much trouble it is to have a baby. ly about the issue and that somehow he was typing faster than he ous, sweeping and libelous accusations against Our hope is that the image of the Mother and was thinking but a harsh and unforgiving intention seems to lie pro-lifers and "specifically the Knights of Child erected outside the Basilica will serve as a behind his words. Columbus." beacon of hope for the women who regret forsak­ He (and all of us) need to conscious of the powerful tool (or weapon) We fail to see how our memorial to the innocent ing their baby. We want to show them that one we wield in the form of language. It has the power to alienate as well victims of abortion was insensitive, deliberately day, they may be reunited with that child, and as to embrace and consequently there are responsible and irresponsi­ manipulative or contributive to the current back­ that "With [the Lord] is found forgiveness: For ble uses of it. Whether he wanted to or not, Hannan's Jetter reflected lash against women. Frankly, we aren't even this we revere [Him] ... because with the Lord on both the Knights and the Catholic Church (who to be sure never aware of any specific backlash against women. there is mercy and fullness of redemption ... " authorized such an utterance) and made them look unforgiving and The ambiguity and generalizing in the accusation (Psalm 130). We want to spread a message of hostile, which the Church patently is not. · - of the existence of and our contribution to this love. So where am I going with this? Yesterday's Gospel reading was the backlash - serves suitably to demonstrate the We must be mindful of what Jesus tells us, "Be one about complaining about the speck in your neighbor's eye but not libel contained in all of the accusations in the on your guard! If another disciple sins, you must noticing the log in your own. Abortion is certainly a serious issue, but aforementioned Jetter. rebuke the offender, and if there is repentance, the Church's and society's attitudes toward it and utterances regard­ If our monument is manipulative, we hope that you must forgive." (Luke 17:3). ing it are no less so. If Hannan and the Knights are truly concerned it manipulates in a manner which causes women Thus, we embrace all of our brothers and sis­ about reconciling women who have had abortions back to the Church and men to recognize that abortion is an abom­ ters who have suffered as a result of abortion. We (a supposition I regard as dubious at best, but with which I am willing inable crime against the sanctity of life. You also pray for them daily, and we ask God that our to indulge them), they need to be conscious of the attitude they pro­ accused the Knights of Columbus (and therefore prayers might also serve as a vehicle to convert ject and the language they use when speaking about a_b_or~ion. . all who embrace the culture of life) of abusing hearts and end abortion forever. Lastly, we wish Are they giving lip service to forgiveness and reconc!l~atwn, while women. forcing them into a mold of baby-killers to end with a suggestion for the "pro-life" contin­ sending a rhetorical message of condemnation? In Hannan's letter, and close-mindedness (sic). gent here on campus and throughout the world. yes. But I hope to see him and those like him embrace an attitude Let all people of good will hear us: We Pray the pious invocation of the apostles which more like that of Bill Fusz, whose thoughtful letter on the same sub­ denounce these charges, and wish to tell you just followed Jesus admonition to forgive, "The apos­ ject I found very encouraging. For a dialogue of forgiveness and rec­ what we are about. The Knights of Columbus is tles said to the Lord, Increase our faith!" (Luke onciliation to occur, all involved need to remove the tone of blame an organization dedicated to charity, fraternity, 17:5). Pray it over and over, until your hearts are and moral condemnation from out language, and to realize that we unity and patriotism. We are a family-oriented converted. could be similarly condemned for any one of our faults. organization, coming to the aid of widows and orphans is our primary task. With Mother Scott John Hardy Sarah Haight Theresa of Calcutta as our model and The Blessed junior senior Virgin Mary as our patroness, we say this: If you None Dame Knighrs of Columbus Council #1477 Badin Hall don't want your baby, give it to us. We willpnd it February 26, 200 I February 26, 200 I

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ALBUM REVIEW Minus RHCP help, Frusciante's solo attack fails

Magik. To Record Only Water for Ten By GEOFFREY RAHIE Then Frusciante started to Days is Frusciante's latest solo To Record Only Scene Music Critic dabble in hardcore drugs. He effort, covering 15 songs in a lit­ Water For Ten Days quit the Peppers, and put out tle over 40 minutes. John Frusciante is certainly a some weird solo albums. Fast­ One would think that man with some notable musical forward to 1999: Frusciante gets Frusciante's latest success and John Frusciante and life experiences. As a bud­ his act together, records a huge sobriety would produce a ding guitarist with the Red llot album with the Peppers in thoughtful, exciting release. Warner Brothers Chili !>eppers he played on one of Californication, and officially Instead, the guitarist offers a Records the most important rock albums announces to the music world self-indulgent, pretentious of the '90s, Blood Sugar Sex that he is back. record. The most surprising aspect of this disc is that Frusciante's gui­ tar playing is anything but remarkable. This might not come as much of a surprise to some fans after hearing his progres­ sion from Blood Sugar Sex Magik stance is simply terrible. weak song structures and bad to Californication. On that album Frusciante must be trying to be instrument placnment. A poorly his arsenal of effects seemed to an artsy coll'ee shop fellow with inserted instrument track can kill mysteriously vanish as his for­ all of his cute little phrases. ''I'm a song, no matter how strong thn mer funk-filled solos became crowded when I'm gone," "Let actual composition is. The only watered-down attempts at dirty the pretend take over" and "Soon song that really leaps oil" the disr modern rock. the hills will swallow us up" are as a success is the instrumental The work on To Record falls just some of the juicy nuggets "Murderers," whose tracks blend even below the level of that lead to the conclusion that into a harmonious mix which Californication. Simplistic guitar Frusciante wrote these lyrics allows the ear to actually eonw figures make the songs impossi­ while being abducted by aliens. free. ble to decipher one from another Frusciante tries too hard not to At least there arc some and the melodies are all easily be cheesy and just ends up mak­ pop/rock artists trying something forgettable. ing non-sensical trash. new. Frusciante completely sepa­ However, the musical accom­ Frusciante should be com­ rates himself from the funk paniment is not the worst part of mended for his ambition, and he genre, but he just can't lind suc­ the record. That distinction is does show off an ability to layer cess. The guitars arc disappoint­ reserved for the annoying lyrics various keyboards on top of his ing, the lyrical content is weak, Photo courtesy of www.johnfrusciante.com that litter the album. guitars. and the song structures are dis­ Sober and back on his feet, John Frusciante's latest solo album Coupled with Frusciante's ter­ However, his aptitude with the jointed. John Frusciante unfortunately does not reflect the growth he has attained in life. ribly weak voice, the lyrical sub- other instruments is masked by shouldn't quit his day job just yet.

ALBUM REVIEW Former Pavement lead bies to make name for himself

But then the album switches By CHRISTOPHER McGOVERN gears, and Malkmus serves up Scene Music Critic the poppy Ween-like "Phantasies," a story about a As the leader of the seminal-rock group Pavement bored couple trying not to go for the past decade, Stephen Malkmus fought the good nuts out in Alaska. The track is indic rock fight against all the Britneys and Christinas, not exactly his strongest the Matchbox Twenties and Third Eye Blinds, the Limp moment. Bizkits and Cookie Monsters of the music world. "Jo Jo's Jacket," however, Now that Pavement has officially left the building and ropes the album's momentum Malkmus has put together a solo project, many wonder back in. Written from the view­ what will become of the band's laconic-voiced leader. point of "The King and I" star Would he forsake his hipster fans and head over to Yul Brynner, Malkmus goes out the dark side - actually selling records and being able of his way to be ultra-silly on to afford three squares a day? The cover photo of a this track and pulls it off as only shadowed Malkmus striking a dreamy pinup boy pose Pavement could have. seems to say yes. Then comes "Church On Don't worry too much, though. Malkmus hasn't com­ White," a waltz-tempoed eulogy pletely surrendered yet. Yes, gone is the defiant lo-fi in for the late writer Robert favor of a more polished pop sound. And yes, the Bingham, and a kind of univer­ obscure tongue-in-cheek is toned down for more sally poignant tune about feel­ straightforward lyricism. But the bemused monotone ings of failure as a friend. This is delivery and cleverness remain. one of the album's finest tracks. Malkmus eases Pavement fans into his new record With some hurts-so-good gui­ with "Black Book," a dark, droning number that tars, "The Hook" tells the story sounds like a Terror Twilight B-side. The move makes of Chris Elliott's nancy-boy char­ sense, considering many people in Pavement's inner acter in Cabin Boy and his rise circle hinted that Twilight was basically Malkmus' solo from swabbing the decks to run­ debut anyway. ning the ship. "Troubbble" Photo courtesy of http://www.matadorrecords.com/stephen_malkmusl leaves listeners Though working solo now, the attitudes and musical style on Stephan craving more as it Stephen Malkmus clocks in at a mere Malkrnus's latest album heavily resemble those of his old band, Pavement. minute and a half. The ancient Greece-themcd "Trojan The album's true shining moment comes on "Jenny Curfew" reminds one of Built to Spill with & The Ess-Dog," the love story of a couple of hippies­ Stephen Malkmus its slide guitar driven melody. All are with a dog named Trey - whose age difference even­ basically middle-of-the-road Pavement tually tears them apart ("she's 18,. he's 31/ she's a rich girl, he's the son/ of a Coca-Cola middleman"). The Matador Records tunes. Perhaps fittingly, as Pavement was oft song combines catchiness with a lyrical cleverness that compared to drone-rock gods The Velvet finally gives the album a song that lives up to Underground, Malkmus's first single off Malkmus's reputation. Rating the album, "Discretion Grove," sounds oh­ Though some Pavement fans may be turned away, so-Lou Reed. High praise for Malkmus to there's noth_ing too alienating here. On the other hand, be sure, but old Lou comes off a loser in with the exception of "Ess-Dog," there's nothing here this case, as the song certainly isn't wor­ to expand a fan base on, either. This is the sound of a ....~ .... thy of even Reed's worst material. lost indie rock savior still trying to find his solo voice. cctne c

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MUSIC FEATURE Pearl Jam releases American tour bootlegs

music. However, many By EMMETT MALLOY concert recordings, Scene Music Critic some of which were marred by poor sound ootlegs are as old as rock music itself. quality, were still pop­ BWhether in the form of an audience ping up in stores and on concert recording or a leaked studio tape. Internet sites for ridicu­ these unauthorized and not-quite-legal lous sums of money. recordings have been and continue to be A band known for tak­ an indispensable force in the music indus­ ing a stand - the try. Buried in the vaults for over 30 years, Ticketma.Ster boycott, its rock's greatest and most important live refusal to make videos recording existed only as a bootleg: Bob - Pearl Jam decided to Dylan's 1966 performance at the Royal take the matter into its Albert Hall. The bootleg not only docu­ own hands and beat mented Dylan's momentous yet controver­ bootleggers at their own sial transition from folk to rock- the audi­ game. ence can clearly be heard expressing their In a move never before disgust - but it also propelled Dylan to his attempted, the band prominent place in history. decided to release every Recognizing bootlegs as a means for fans show in its entirety from to capture the experience of its shows, the the 2000 European and Grateful Dead set a precedent by allowing American tour, a grand fans to tape and even trade Dead concert total of 72 different live recordings. Although such a move might albums. Mastered by the Photo courtesy of JOE MILFORD have cut into the group's album sales, it band's sound-crew, each Based upon the success of its European bootlegs, Pearl Jam is releasing a collection of professionally built an amazingly close relationship performance comes as a engineered and digitally mastered "bootleg" double-disc albums for every date from its last U.S. tour. between the group and its followers. double disc set, and the Spanning over generations of fans, album case comes with extremely minimal the first band to debut five albums simulta­ es Vedder's poignant vocals with extended Deadheads spread the message and the artwork- the venue, the date and the set­ neously on the Billboard Top 200, even solos that are equally as passionate. music of the list are the only more astonishing considering the little Newer material from the band's latest band through things printed on amount of promotion for the European album, Binaural, also reveals how con­ thousands upon U.S. B the sleeve. bootlegs. Due to the public's positive strictive the confines of the studio are on thousands of However, the response and its insatiated demand for the band. Only in a live environment can concert tapes, band's attempt more, the band went ahead with releasing such songs like the poetic "Thin Air" and and even after ~~@ Las Vegas, Oct. 22, 2000 at reducing costs both legs of the summer-fall American the chilling "Nothing As It Seems" be allot­ In an emotionally charged performance. the band the band's celebrates the tenth anniversary of its first show - allows it to offer tour. Whether the band worked out some ted the necessary room to develop and breakup in 1995, Vegas style. the "official of its quirks while in Europe or because grow. Dead tapes con­ *Seattle, Nov. 6, 2000 bootlegs," com­ they were glad to be back in the good old After listening to the bootlegs, one has to tinue to be trad­ In the final show of the tour, Pearl Jam saves the pletely unedited, US of A. there is not a single bad show wonder whether Pearl Jam should test best for last, treating the hometown crowd to almost among the American bootleg set. new material live before recording an ed at a fervent three hours of continuous music. Highlights include at a bargain rate. the first and only performance of "Alive" since the price of around Where 1998's Live On Two Legs fell album. Every live performance of a song Following in tragic Roskilde Incident. $12. apart (which was more of a greatest hits blows its studio counterpart away. Though the footsteps of *Chicago, Oct. 9, 2000 While even the album than a live album), the American the band's recent work reflects a more the Dead, Pearl Returning to his Midwestern roots, Vedder treats most avid Pearl bootlegs comes in, demonstrating that the pensive and earnest side, Pearl Jam has the Windy City to an intense yet intimate Jam, the only performance. The setlist is well balanced, but it is Jam fan may be band's unbridled· energy stems from its live not lost its ferocious edge. With former band still stand­ Vedder's rant about the upcoming election that has a bit over­ shows, not its studio work. Although the Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron in ing intact from the crowd roaring. whelmed by the days of Eddie Vedder climbing stage tow­ the seat, Pearl Jam can still tackle the the Seattle ~ Memphis, Aug. 15, 2000 immense bulk of ers and plunging into the crowd are long striking dynamics and the fearless force of · In honor of the King, the band surprises the crowd "grunge" explo­ with a punk version of Elvis Presley's "Can't Help material, no gone, the band now focuses on giving its its catalogue. From Vs. 's propulsive "Go" sion, has encour­ Falling In Love." An energetic performance featuring show is alike. music the space to breathe and expand, to Yield's egoistic "Do The Evolution" to both the standards and some rarities ("Footsteps"). aged the taping N Nevertheless, which allows even its most well-known the ever-present and explosive "Corduroy" and distribution Jli~[t Boston, Aug. 29, 2000 every perfor­ material to explore new territory. from Vitalogy. the band steps up the pace Always a favorite city of theirs to play, the band of its concerts. as members offer a set weighing heavily towards mance is marked Despite lacking some of the angst and and refuses to look back. Even on such long as a profit Binaural. Highlights include Vedder's solo by the sheer live vigor associated with the band's earlier covers as Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free was not being performance of Stevie VanZandt's "Patriot." energy and pas- days, Pearl Jam's mature approach to stal­ World" and The Who's "Baba O'Riley," made. Avid col­ .1 Noteworthy sion that is wart classics like "Jeremy" and "Evenflow" Pearl Jam delivers rock standards in such lectors of -Philadelphia, Sept. 1, 2000 responsible for continues to reach new levels of passion a manner that honor the originals while bootlegs them­ -Pittsburgh, Sept 5, 2000 Pearl Jam being and intensity. On the bittersweet "Black," a adding its own unique twist. -Milwaukee, Oct. 8, 2000 frequent closer of the first set, Vedder As easily as Pearl Jam can push itself to selves, the band -San Francisco, Oct. 31, 2000 one of the best members hoped live acts to stands back and lets his band-mates, par­ the breaking points of musical chaos, it can that the move -Emmett Malloy emerge from the ticularly lead guitarist Mike McCready, also surround itself in the quieter moments would make its past decade. draw upon the emotion he stirs up in the of ballads like "Wishlist" and the crowd concert recordings easily accessible to any­ Released last September, the European song's dramatic conclusion. McCready, favorite, "Elderly Woman Behind A one. Plus it would deter professional boot­ bootlegs proved to be a major success who often challenges Vedder for the spot­ Counter In A Small Town." The bootleg leggers from making money off their among fans and critics. Pearl Jam became light with his amazing guitar work, match- performances of such mellow pieces high­ light the close relationship between the band and its fans. On "Elderly Woman," Vedder has a crowd of thousands backing him up, and he often steps away from the microphone to let the audience fill in for him. During the extended jam of "Daughter," Vedder teaches the crowd about rock history, singing a verse from a - famous song and seeing if the crowd can respond (for example. Pink Floyd's "Another Brick In The Wall, Pt. 2" or R.E.M.'s 'The Wrong Child"). In an interview two years ago, Vedder, reflecting upon his career, said, ''I'm mak­ ing music for music's sake, and I have an audience I'm proud of." Not only is he proud of that audience, he is also very gen­ erous to them. The task of releasing 72 dif­ ferent live albums was no easy feat for the band, its label or retailers. While other groups would have attempted a huge markup, Pearl Jam decided to minimize costs so fans could afford cheap, high­ Photo courtesy ol JOE MILFORD quality live recordings. Hopefully, other Proving once again that it will go to the limits for its fans, Pearl Jam, seen here at a performance in Indianapolis on Aug. 18, bands will follow this model and realize 2000, is now taking on illegal bootlegers by beating them at their own game and releasing its own bootleg albums. that fans come first, not profit. page 14 The Observer+ SPORTS Tuesday, February 27, 2001

CLUB SPORTS Irish gy01nasts bring victory fro01 Big Red Invitational the balance beam (8.6) and trek to the Mardi Gras Minnesota. onships March 31. Special to the Observer claimed first all-around Invitational was a coming out The club will next compete Women's Water Polo (35.45). Smith also placed for the women's squad and over Spring Break at the The Notre Dame gymnastics The women's water polo club fourth on the high bar, as men some valuable game experi­ Stanford Invitational. club returned victorious from .dropped three of five matches and women were allowed to ence for the men. the Big Red Invitational at this weekend at Purdue. compete in each other's events. Behind the exceptional layout Indiana this past weekend. In Men's Volleyball In opening matches, the club The men were again paced defense of Mia Stephen and an unusual scoring system, in Playing before a spillover lost for the first time this sea­ by Micky McGarry, who placed Rachel Kelly, some very strong which men's and women's raucous crowd in the Pit last son to Purdue, 11-7. and second in the all-around (47.7}, catches by Julie Schutte and scores are totaled to crown one Thursday, the men's volleyball Illinois, 10-8, two teams that with a first on the floor (9 .1). Vinita Ollopally and Allison champion, the Irish dominated, club dropped a thrilling five the Irish had defeated twice fourth on the pommel horse Hodrick's knack for making game match to Western each earlier in the season. as the men's score of 136.8 and (7. 7), fifth on the rings (7 .0). the women's 126.05 combined timely big plays on offense, the Michigan. Momentum swung The club refused to let this 2nd on the Vault (9.2) 5th on club opened with wins against first to the Broncos, as they disappointment deter them as for a first place total of 262.85, the Parallel Bars (8.0}, and 5th Washington, 13-0; Texas, 13-4; 30 points better than their captured the first game. the Irish then throttled on the High Bar (6. 7). Captain and Georgia Tech, 13-5, before nearest competitor. The field However, buoyed by a boister­ Northwestern 10-4 and played Jason Miller continues to dropping a tough game to club included Indiana, Purdue, Ohio ous crowd, the Irish stormed very well in a bitter loss to rebound from surgery, as he power, Sneetch, 4-2. State, Illinois, Miami, Virginia back to take the next two Miami, 9-7. In the finale, the claimed fifth on the floor (8.5), This propelled the club into Tech and Northern Illinois. games, behind the play of Jon Irish pinned Ohio State with its third on the vault (9.0), eighth Sunday's showdown with Iowa, Top performers for the Skokes, with several saves from only loss of the weekend, 9- 8. on the parallel bars (7 .8) sec­ women included Erin Henry, where a strong comeback fell the back row and outside hitter The Irish will next compete ond on the high bar (7 .8) and who placed third on the vault short as the Irish closed the Brian Price. Western Michigan over Spring Break in a eighth all-around (38.9). (9.1), eighth on the uneven tournament with a 6-5 loss. fought back to claim the fourth marathon 10 match trip to Palo The Irish will next compete in The inexperience of the bars (8.15), second on the floor game, setting the stage for the Alto to face traditional West their own invitational, the (8. 7) and third all-around men's squad was too much to decisive fifth game. coast powers. The opponents Clover Classic, March 24 at overcome against this calibre (32.85.) The standout perfor­ In a see-saw battle, the Irish will include Pacific, a nationally Gymnastics Michiana. of competition, as the club lost fell short, 15-13. The team ranked varsity program, as mance for the meet belonged to to Georgia, Ohio State, Emily Smith, who captured first record now stands at 15 - 12, well as Cal-Davis, San Jose Delaware, Colorado and on the floor (9.3}, third on the Ultimate and the club will next take the State, Cal-Poly and St. Mary's Emory. The Irish rallied to win uneven bars (8.35). fourth on The Ultimate club's annual courts at the MIVA champi- among others. their closing match against

Thompson said. MEN's lACROSSE Certainly a Bengal Bouts title Tho01pson would be the icing on the cake for continued from page 24 a fighter who has contributed so much to the boxing tourney in his Notre Dame defeats Penn four years at Notre Dame. Yet, at exception of Pete Ryan, the other the same time, Thompson under­ three of us - myself, Dennis stands the greater cause for which Abdelnour, and Brian Hobbins - he and his teammates train and State in season opener have yet to win a championship," fight with such devotion. he said. "So there's pressure on "If I don't get through and win senior middle Chris Young started the the junior cap- the championship Special tot he Observer scoring for the Irish on another man-up tains to be second this year, that goal. Jon Harvey scored again for Notre time champions, "If I don't get through a takes nothing The Notre Dame men's lacrosse team Dame, before Wood answered for the pressure on Pete nd win the championship away from my opened its season today with a 10-8 vic­ Lions, bringing the score to 5-4 at the Ryan to for his experience. It's so tory over the Penn State Nittany Lions. half. fourth champi­ this year. that takes fulfilling to know Heading into the season, Notre Dame was Both teams emerged from halftime on a onship, and pres­ nothing away from my what you are ranked 11th, while Penn State held the mission. Penn State opened the half with sure on the other experience. doing, and to help 18th spot. three consecutive goals, putting the Irish senior captains others," Thompson Senior attack Tom Glatzel scored the down 7-5. The Irish responded with three because they've said. "You just get last five Irish goals after adding an assist Glatzel goals in less than 3:30. Flandina never won Josh Thompson this feeling inside in the first period. He had a hat trick in added an assist on Glatzel's second score. before." like 'Wow. this is the third quarter. Eric Wood led Penn After allowing another Penn State goal Perhaps this amazing' - the State with five goals. to tie the game at 8-8, the Irish reassert­ pressure Is no more evident than sacrifices we're going through in At the end of the first quarter, the score ed their dominance. David Ulrich assisted in Thompson's nickname, practice aren't. that bad, you're was tied 3-3. Penn State's Wood scored on the fourth Glatzel goal of the after­ "ReDemon" which serves as an with a team, you're enjoying your­ first with 10:01 remaining and then twice noon with 9:53 left in the game, putting extra reminder. self, are saving people's lives and more before the quarter was finished. the Irish up for good. "I think that's a little motivation making other people's lives better. John Flandina opened the scoring for Glatzel brought the score to 10-8 with for myself. just wanting some If you're able to do school, and the Irish with 7:35 remaining in the half. 3:57 remaining, sealing the victory for redemption from the past three you're able to do the Bouts and Senior midfielder Todd Ulrich's man-up the Irish years, not being able to make it to you're able to pull through on top goal brought the Irish within one at 3-2 The win brings Notre Dame's season the end of the line. It's a little of everything else, you can do before David Ulrich scored the last goal record to 1-0 and drops Penn State to 0- extra kick for myself to get in there almost anything, and you're on a of the quarter. 1. The Irish resume action at 1 p.m. in and fight as hard a I can," path to be real successful." Sixteen seconds into the second period, Columbus against Ohio State.

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The men swept all three indi· JA AFAMILY By MIKE CONNOLLY vidual titles on Sunday after- Sporrs Writer noon but the absence of 2000 NCAA sabre champion Gabor The Notre Dame fencing Szelle missed Sunday's compe­ AND MEDICNE T teams captured the combined tition with a thumb injury. His Midwest Conference Fencing status for the NCAA Regionals Championship this weekend, in two weeks or the NCAA easily defeating their closest championships in a month. FROM A FEMALE competitor, Northwestern, 870- "He said that he got hurt," 755. Crompton said. "There is some­ The men's team captured all thing wrong with his thumb. I three squad titles to win the don't know if he is going to be PERSPECTIVE team title Saturday as well as OK. He said after the meet that sweeping the individual match­ he didn't know if he was going es on Sunday. The women fm­ to be OK [for the Regionals]." COME LISTEN TO FIVE FEMALE DOCTORS TALK ABOUT ished second overall to Even without Szelle the Irish Northwestern and failed to win still took the top two spots in THEIR PATH TO SUCCESS AND HOW THEY MADE TIME an individual title. sabre. Crompton defeated top­ FOR BOTH FAMILY AND MEDICINE "On the men's side, I think ranked Jakub Krochmalski of we definitely w·ayne State fenced up to "Taking first and second in the semifi­ TUESDAY FEBRUARY 27 our poten­ nals before tial," sabre­ in every weapon was upsetting his AT 7:00PM man Andre definitely a plus. That second­ IN THE CSC - ROOM 124 Crompton was what we deserved. " ranked team­ said. "Taking mate Andrezj first and sec­ Bednarski in PEATURING: DR. EITA NEVAL (OB/GYN) ond in every Andre Crompton the fmals. DR. ROLLY HARRIS (DERMATOLOGISn weapon was sabreman Crompton definitely a has never DR. MADELINE LEWIS (F~ Y PRACTICE) plus. That qualified for DR. REBECCA NOSKIVINSKI (ND HEATLH) was what we deserved. On the NCAAs before but with his per­ women's side, I don't know if formance this weekend and DR. ELLYN STECKER (FAMILY PRACTICE) the women are fencing up to Szelle's injury, he could win the their potential." Region in two weeks and quali­ SPONSORED BY THE OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES The epee squad was the only fy for the Championships. ALPP AND THE MEDICAL EXPLORERS CLUB , women's squad to win a team "I think it definitely gives me title. The Irish avenged their a lot more confidence than last third place finish last year by year," Crompton said about his defeating Wayne State in the victory. finals. Wayne State knocked Brian Casas also pulled off an Notre Dame out in the semifi­ unlikely win in epee. The junior nals last year. has struggled since the 2000 FREE ONLINE CLASSIFIED$! The women's sabre squad NCAA Championships but nearly won the Midwest Sabre fenced strong this weekend and title but Northwestern rallied defeated top-ranked teammate OBSERVER.ND.EDU from a 4-3 deficit to win 5-4. Jan Viviani in the finals. 15-14. Northwestern also won the "I think we are definitely foil title to edge the Irish 425- fencing our best," Crompton 420 for the women's title. said. "Brian Casas had a rough "We know we are good year but he stepped it up and fencers and we know we are won the Midwest capable of winning. We just Championship." have to go out and do it," Ozren Debic repeated as epeeist Meagan Call said. "We Midwest Conference foil cham­ were a little disappointed but I pion with a 15-8 win against think we can fence better than teammate Forest Walton. we did fence and I think we Walton finished second to Ill EAST Till will in the future." Debic last year as well. March 1-10 in New York Citv THE DISPROPORTIONATE Student booklets on sale APPLICATION OF THE DEATH PENALTY Feb. 27 & 28 ON AFRICAN AMERICANS Gate l (2nd Floor) Joyce Center A Panel Discussion 9am - 5pm $40/booklet Are African-Americans more likely to receive the Death Penalty? 12% of the total United States population is African-AI:nerican, but. .. * ~% of Death Row inmates a..'1:! Aa-'lican-Amerir.an ~ 36% of execuied lrunates in the US have been African-American • 83% of capital crimes cases involve white victims (OnlylOO bookiets avaiiabiej (even though 50% of all murders victims in the US are white) Why? How? What can be done to cure the problem?

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Freshman upsets defending 135-pound champion Steinbach survives bloody fight to move to semifinals in 130 -lbs. Early on, Duffey blasted By KEVIN BERCHOU Tijerina with a shot to the Sports Wrirer chin that drew blood prompting the official to Though he looked very end the fight. much the worse for wear, Sophomore Joshua senior boxer Tom "Gun" Coleman followed up Steinbach was as pleased Duffey's impressive show­ as can be Monday night ing with a big win over after his quarterfinal bout Justin Pendarvis. The with Brian "The Boxer speedy Coleman landed a Hebellion" Kenney. barrage of flurries, notch­ Badly bloodied by a bar­ ing a unanimous decision rage of Kenney connec­ victory. tions, Steinbach was Jason McMahon, a junior forced to retreat no Jess from Morrissey Manor, than three times to his cor­ rounded out the weight ner for treatment. That, class' action with a hard­ however did not prevent fought victory over the southpaw from mount­ Christopher Cardillo. ing a third round charge. Battling Kenny's superi­ or reach. Steinbach took 145 pounds his wares inside in a fero­ Michael "Mad Man" cious third round duel that Waldo performed brilliant­ proved the difference in ly, serving notice that he is LISA VEL TE!The Observer what would be a split deci­ indeed a force to be reck­ Freshman Tony Hollwell (right) upset senior defending champion Matt Fumagalll (left) In the 135 lb. sion. oned with, as he scored a division Monday night. ''I'd sparred him before," unanimous decision over Steinbach said. "I just tried Daniel Gonzalez. to lead with my right and Meanwhile, in perhaps Nowak knocks out "Polish tank" in round follow up with my left." the night's most entertain­ I ing duel. Andrew "The I- The second bout of the evening proved equally Golden Arms"' Harms nar­ two of 155 pound quarterfinals dramatic. Derrick Bravo, rowly outlasted a very who was not even sup­ game Anthony D'Agostino. 155 pounds thrashing Vince "The Italian posed to fight due to a foot After scoring a first By JEFF BAL TRUZAK A couple of future lawyers Meatball" Gennaro in a unani­ round knockdown, Harms injury, defeated Coleman Sports Writer duked it out in the first match of mous decision. Lechner in a fight that was thought the fight was in the 160s when Sean "The Erie Abdelnour might have been too ended by the referee just hand, but D'Agostino ral­ Kid" Nowak battled Joe "The fired up for his match, as he 29 seconds into the second lied in the third with a last The first fight of the weight Polish Tank" Czerniawski. The slipped and fell 10 seconds into round. gasp flurry that brought class would prove to be one­ first round looked more like the the first round. The referee "I didn't think I was the house to its feet. sided, as Chris "Shezzy" Matassa WWF than Bengal Bouts as began to count, but quickly going to go,"Bravo said. "He fought hard," Harms pounded Julian "Bel Biv" Devoe Czneriawski was warned for stopped when Abdelnour pointed "But my roommate was said. "You have to give him until referee Tom Suddes shoving and much extraneous out he had slipped. like 'You've worked this a ton of credit. I thought it stopped the fight at the one body contact occurred. "I was mad that I went right whole time. You have to was the best fight of the minute mark in the third. The second round was equally out there and fell right on my go.'" Bouts so far." In the first round, it was all violent as Nowak floored ass," said Abdelnour. D'Agostino concurred. Bravo said he tried to Matassa as the junior utilized his Czneriawski in spectacular fash­ H.e quickly recovered. "He's a tough kid," the ignore his foot injury. superior reach and previous ion, with Czneriawski almost Abdelnour delivered blow after "I tried to stay off it at loser of the split-decision experience to confidently land horizontal before he hit the mat. blow to Gennaro's head and first,"Bravo said. "But I said. "It was a great fight." punches. That knockdown caused the body, securing two standing The fight was so great, really didn't think about it "My reach was definitely an referee to end the bout 22 sec­ eight counts on Gennaro in the perhaps because both too much." advantage for my jab," said onds into the second round. final round. He effectively brawlers knew precisely Matassa. "Throwing combina­ Czneriawski counter· how to counteract each tions was important for me, clearly disagreed "My reach was definitely punched when 135 pounds other's style. especially landing the last with the deci­ Gennaro Tony Hollowell believed "He came at me on the punch." sion, pointing out an advantage for my jab. attacked, and he had a shot all along and outside," Harms said. "I The fight had to be stopped he did not Throwing combinations landed several it turns out he was right. just tried to get him on the twice in the second round to receive a stand­ stunning com­ In the night's biggest was important to me, inside. It was a good tacti­ control Devoe's bleeding, and ing eight count binations that upset, Hollowell, a fresh­ cal fight." though he pleaded to Suddes to prior to the fight especially landing the could be man. stunned defending Jeman "Swiff-T" Tisby continue the fight in the third, stoppage. last punch." heard in the champion senior Matt provided a worthy encore Matassa was awarded victory. "It's disap- cheap seats. Fumagalli. in winning another tacti­ "If they stop a fight they prob­ pointing to end Mostly, "He was the favorite," cally superior bout over ably had a good reason," my career like Chris Matassa Abdelnour I-lollowell said. "But I Eric Eddy. Matassa said. "They're good that, but the 150 lb. winner was effective never go into a fight think­ "It was a good, clean about that." Bengal Bouts in sending a ing I'm going to lose. I fight," Tisby said. "I think A furious combination thrown have done so message that busted my butt and gained my technique was a little by Tucker "The Wicked Bad much for me and he is the man confidence early." better, but both of us were Bostonian" McGree might have I really enjoyed the program," to beat in the 160 pound divi­ He cails himself "The able to get in and get out. won his bout against Luke said Czneriawski. sion. Quiet Man" but Ryan There were some good "Desperado" Busam. The split Stephen "The Natural "I wanted to take it to him," Duffey was anything but, exchanges." decision awarded to McGree Lightweight" Keppel and Tom said Abdelnour. "I wanted to scoring a technical knock­ Tisby's tactical abilities reflected a tight contest that saw "Frenchman" Pierce stepped into land four combinations, and I out loud and clear a mere help set up his devastating neither fighter gaining the upper the ring in an Alumni Hall civil think I moved my head really 25 seconds into the second overhand right, an unex­ hand. war. The two fought evenly well and saw everything." round of his bout with pected blow. Busam's larger reach keep throughout the fight, both land­ The second seed in the division Guillermo Tijerina. "That's not one of the McGree away in the first round, ing solid punches and withstand­ behind Abdelnour, Travis A patient Duffey let his punches we work on in but McGree was able to get ing attacks from each other. In "Posse" Alexander, faced a more opponent come to him practice," said Tisby. "It's inside to land quality blows in the end, Pierce escaped with a difficult foe in Jeff "He He" before striking. definitely a surprise." the second. split-decision win. Beam. Alexander out boxed "I felt good in there," Upstart first-year boxer The third round saw even Ream consistently, but never said the Sorin College Jason Voss continued his exchanges until the final 10 sec­ could land any debilitating blows 160 pounds sophomore of his first ever rise through the ranks as onds to the bell, where McGree to Ream. bout. "I figured I'd let him he scored a relatively easy delivered a head-snapping com­ Boxing captain Dennis In the final round Alexander come to me and get tired. decision over Anton "Ton bination to Busam and may have "Thursday Night" Abdelnour pounded Ream's body on his way made his 2001 Bengal Bouts Then I'd attack and get in of Bricks Poundin' Down swayed this judges his way. to a unanimous decision. a lot of shots." on Yo Face" Kemps. debut in dramatic fashion, -. • .. • ... • • ~ • ,. • • • <); • ~ • ;;..._ ~ ,. <# ~ • '· • • ...... Tuesday, February 27, 2001 The Observer+ SPORTS page 17

Fighters complete quarterfinals, look to semifinals

+ Myers, Kitalong, his mouthpiece flew onto the can­ round, and though Pearsall had upper cuts. Blue got some hard vas. In the third round, Cosse's +Thompson a few dead-on jabs, Goulet won triple jabs in the second round, Macias win in mouthpiece fell out again and dominates in 185 - in a split decision. but it was Deda's aggressive 165-pound class Macias continued his dominance. pound division 'Tm really looking forward to endurance that put Kennedy The action resumes on fighting Josh [Thompson] next away in the third. By TIM CASEY Wednesday with Hobbins and time," Goulet said. Mike "Raging Bull" By KATIE HUGHES Assistant Sports Editor Myers squaring off in the first of In another unanimous deci­ Vanderpoel also won in a unan­ the two semifinal fights. Sports W rirer sion, Scott "The Dark Horse" imous decision over Stefan Justin Myers had a memorable "Justin likes to get wild, likes to Co-captain Josh "The Duba won over John "You Want Borovina. Vanderpoel's second Thursday night. get in nice and close," Hobbins ReDemon" Thompson set the Some" Moore. Both boxers went round right hooks forced First, the freshman from said. "He's looking good. He's real tone for the 185-pound division, back and forth with one-two Borovina all over the ring. Morrissey defeated Tim McCurdy active but real wild. It'll be a mat­ bringing a combination of expe­ jabs in the second round, fol­ Vanderpoel finished the job in the preliminaries of the 165- ter of sticking and moving." rienced control and aggression lowed by Duba's reaching with some dead-on one-two jabs pound weight class. Then, follow­ Myers first Bengal Bouts may to the ring in a unanimous vic­ hooks. Duba still had a lot left in the third round. ing the fight, former champion - come to an end tomorrow. But for the third round, sending off and fellow Manorite Edward tory. the memories will last. Thompson's a set of jabs Heavyweight Hernandez offered to be in "I was pretty surprised when I decisive hooks 'Tm really looking that Moore One strong left and 21 sec­ Myers's corner for his quarterfi­ won the first time," Myers said. "I put John "The couldn't onds of the first round was all it nal round bout. didn't really think I knew any­ forward to fighting Josh Caveman" answer. took for Steven "Lefty Guns" Last night, the expertise helped, thing. So I'm just really excited I Caver in a [Thompson] next time. ., Stephen Pratico to defeat Andrew as Myers beat Brian Berg by a got here. It's a huge thrill." "The Angry defensive posi­ "McGoo" McGuire. split decision and advanced to Pirate" tion right "I guess I would have liked to Wednesday's semifinals. Eric Goulet Pfeiffer won 175 pounds a w a y . have had to work for a bit," "Edward's a professional," 185-pound winner over Chris In the weeks prior to the Thompson's Pratico said. "But there are Myers said of Hernandez, who. Donovan in Bengal Bouts, due to a limited left hook was some other hard hitters in the won the title in 1999 but was told the 185 pound division's third last year that he could not fight number of participants, the cap­ solid through three rounds, heavyweight class. There will be tains decided to merge the 170, though Caver was able to unanimous decision. some excellent fights on again in the Bengal Bouts. "He Pfeiffer found his rhythm in comes in and calms you down. He 17 5 and 180 weight-classes. answer until the end with his Wednesday." Thus, all the fighters from 170 to own jab combinations. the second round with a few Carlos "The Master" Abeyta told me a lot of strategy. He was well executed right hooks. telling me to go in there and 182 pounds are competing in the Eric "Superfreak" Goulet won fmished off the night with a split Donovan was able to answer decision win over Andrew "The throw a combo and then if I 175-pound division. a fast paced fight over Chris with some uppercuts, but in the Irish Hammer" Dempsey. wasn't going to throw a punch, ''I'll probably catch slack for "The Sweet Scientist" Pearsall, third round Pfeiffer regained Dempsey's upper cuts and (Hernandez told me) not even to this but it's the strongest weight forcing him from corner to cor­ control. · hooks were evenly matched get near him. He knows his stuff." class in the whole tournament," ner. "I wasn't making a Jot of against Abeyta's wide hooks in Myers deserves most of the junior captain Mark Criniti said. "I would say my fighting style three-fours, but my jabs kept the second round, but Abeyta's credit, however, for his victory. "I think any of the captains would is 'Brawl,"' said Goulet. "Chris is me in there. He stuck me a few three jab combinations in the Myers began the fight with an tell you that." a great puncher. We were just times," Pfeiffer said. third dominated Dempsey's aggressive flurry of punches and Many of the fans at last night's exchanging throws the whole one-two jabs. backed Berg in the comer on sev­ fights would also agree. Criniti time." Light Heavyweight "Dempsey charged a lot. I felt eral occasions in the first two and the three other victors all Though both boxers fought Benjamin "No, You're like I had control in the last rounds. Berg came back in the turned in dominating perfor­ for control early in the first Schmoopie," Deda defeated Bob round, though he had control in third but Myers continued to mances. Criniti, a lefthander and round, the second round was "Kennedy Kennedy" Kennedy in the first two," said Abeyta. "I move around and dictate the the defending champion in the defined by Pearsall's big hooks a unanimous decision. The firSt think my style is more technical. tempo. 180-pound class, advanced to the and Goulet's wild jabs. Goulet round was a battle of Deda's I'm not a charger, and I don't "He got a lot of nice, straight semifinals with a victory over forced Pearsall into the corner wild hooks and Kennedy's like to throw blows." shots to my face," Myers said. Brian Colville. The referee of the ring twice in the third "He was throwing well. But when stopped the fight 58 seconds into I charged him, he really couldn't the second round after Colville do anything. I was landing five or had two standing eight-counts. six punches (at a time). I had a lot "I had a lot of good movement of strategy but it didn't end up tonight, low to high," Criniti said. mattering because he didn't move "I was working on the body, "'ENGAL BOUTS Rfo?~~1~eb. working on the head. It's hard to 26 around a lot. It was more like I defend when you're changing could overpower him." LBS. WEIGHT CLASS 135 LBS. WEIGHT CLASS On Wednesday night, Myers planes so well and you're moving 130 will face on· against senior captain well. I feel like I'm fighting the Tom Steinbach def. Brian Kenney Tony Hollowell def. Matt Fumagalli Brian Hobbins. Hobbins, the only best I've fought in the three years Derrick Bravo def. Coleman Lechner Ryan Duffey def. Guillermo Tijerina fighter in his weight class to I've been here." Joshua Coleman def. Russell Giancola receive a bye, opened up his fmal Sophomore John Lynk, who Jason McMahon def. Christopher Cardillo Bengal Bouts with a unanimous recorded a unanimous decision decision win over freshman victory over Dan Schaeffer, will face Criniti on Wednesday night. 150 LBS. WEIGHT CLASS Patrick Dillon. 145 LBS. WEIGHT CLASS It was a long time coming. Lynk controlled last night's fight Michael Waldo def. Daniel Gonzalez Chris Matassa def. Julian DeVoe Hobbins spent the weekend alone and Schaeffer received a standing Andrew Harms def. Anthony D'Agostino Tom Owens def. John Nowak in his apartment, as three of his eight-count right before the end of the match. Jeman Tisby def. Eric Eddy Tucker McEree def. Luke Busam roommates went to Mardi Gras Brock Heckmann def. Matt McDonald and the fourth went home to "John's in incredible shape," Jason Voss def. Anton Kemps Criniti said. "The kid's a brick. Chicago. "It was kind of rough because He's the type of guy that could hit 155 LBS. WEIGHT CLASS 160 LBS. WEIGHT CLASS they're usually around to shoot you twice and you could open Sean Nowak def. Joseph Czerniowski Dennis Abdelnour def. Vince DeGennaro the bull with," Hobbins said. "It your eyes ten seconds later and you're out of the ring." Tom Pierce def. Stephen Keppel Mike Melby def.Chris Pettit was like a true fighter's camp this Paul Mehan def. Daniel McCoy Joe Smith def. Patrick Hobbins weekend." The other semifinal will pit Rob Maybe the time alone actually Joyce against Keith Arnold. Jeff Dobesh def. Robert McColgan Travis Alexander def. Jeff Ream helped the senior, as Hobbins Joyce, the defending champion in dominated the bout from the the 185-pound division, won by a LBS. WEIGHT CLASS unanimous decision over Matt 165 LBS. WEIGHT CLASS 175 beginning. Dillon hung in but Rob Joyce def. Matt Padilla could not mount much offense. Padilla while Arnold beat Nathan Brian Hobbins def. Patrick Dillon "I felt real good," Hobbins said. Scheid. Justin Myers def. Brian Berg Keith Arnold def. Nathan Scheid "The main part was just getting From the opening bell, Arnold Christopher Kitalong def. Billy McMurtrie John Lynk def. Dan Schaeffer the jitters out." landed several punches and may Thomas Macias def. Clay Gosse Mark Criniti def. Brian Colville Junior Christopher Kitalong have recorded the most dominat­ ing performance of all the boxers and 32-year old MBA student LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CLASS Thomas Macias also won their in his weight class. With 28 sec­ 185 LBS. WEIGHT CLASS bouts last night, both by unani­ onds remaining in the first round, Josh Thompson def. John Carver Ben Deda def. Bob Kennedy mous decision. Kitalong knocked the referee stopped the contest Eric Goulet def. Chris Pearsall Mike Vanderpoel def. Stefan Borovina down his opponent, Billy after Scheid received his third standing eight-count. Scott Duba def.John Moore McMurtrie, in the third round. Stephen Pfeiffer def. Chris Donovan When the fight resumed, Kitalong "That's how we planned it out continued to be the aggressor and - Rob, myself, John and Keith," landed a few punches in the cor­ Criniti said. "Just four tough guys ner moments before the fmal bell that like to get in the ring. We HEAVYWEIGHT CLASS want to give the people a good was rung. Steven Pratico def. Andrew McGuire Macias flustered sophomore show. And I think our weight class is definitely holding our part Carlos Abeyta def. Andrew Dempsey Clay Cosse with several combina­ tions. Midway through the first of the bargain in showing the fans .., round, Cosse lost his contact then some good fights." ----·------·--

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double digits. Butler led his cent from the field - was its NCAA hopeful squad with 14, dominance on the glass. where Bball Brown put up 11, Albert Mouring it outrebounded the Irish 44- continued from page 24 had 10, Selvie scored 12 and 29. The edge on the boards Wane managed a season-high helped the Huskies get some 13. mostly in the first half. fast break scoring, a problem shots. Notre Dame failed to score Murphy and Humphrey. who as the Irish failed to get back the next time down the court, scored 15, had little help on the to guard. and UConn took advantage with scoring end. The Huskies held "We've got to get better on a fast break. Suddenly a 64-53 Carroll to five points on 2-of-9 transition defense," Brey said. UConn hold on the Irish turned shooting and Graves to eight "That was the one thing I was into a 73-53 domination, denying while making 3-of-9. Ingelsby displeased with. We did not Notre Dame a sixth straight road also scored eight get back consistently on win. But beyond UConn's shooting defense. "The Irish shot just 39 Five Huskies players finished in edge - the Huskies shot 49 per- percent from the Iield.

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to play," said Louderback. play. the Irish won 7-0 for By STEVE KEPPEL "We didn't get a chance to the second day in a row Sports Writer practice on their courts and without dropping a single the footing was awful and set. The trail was blazed for Another weekend gone we didn't adjust too well. the Irish after a third con­ by, another record for We did a good job winning secutive doubles point was senior tennis all-American the doubles, and still get­ clinched with wins from No. Michelle Dasso. ting the win was big." 5 Dasso/Varnum. The women's tennis team The victory was clinched Cunha/Guy and traveled to Kansas this for the Irish by wins from Leslie/Vaughan, who all weekend to take on Kansas the middle of the lineup as won 8-6. State, BYU and Kansas. The Becky Varnum, Nina The key to the Irish suc­ sixth ranked women won Vaughan and Caylan Leslie cess has been their experi­ all three contests and all won in straight sets. ence and depth. Dasso improved their record to On Saturday, the Irish leads the team in almost 10-2. Along the way Dasso took on 44th-ranked BYU every category but there set another Notre Dame and seemed to bounce back are some other very impor­ women's tennis record, from the previous day's tant players who have becoming the all-time win­ hard fought match as they greatly contributnd to their ningest player in both dou­ went on to win the doubles 10-2 record. One of those bles and singles with a point and sweep the singles players is Varnum who is 7- combined record of 214-72. matches winning 7-0. 2 this season in dual match­ The 10-2 team record for Varnum, who is 7-1 in her es. the Irish marks the best last eight singles matches, "Becky Varnum started start since the 1995-96 sea­ had the critical victory of'f slow this fall but has son when they went 17-2. against Dominique . really come on thjs spring "The biggest thing this Reynolds 6-1, 6-4 at No. 2 playing at the No. 2 spot for season is the depth and singles. The Irish looked us," said Louderback. "Nina experience we have," said unstoppable, not dropping a Vaughan has also stepped coach Jay Louderback. "We set the entire match. up to play at three. but have experience in the line­ "We had played so well Varnum's play at two has up from top to bottom." the week before and after been the biggest difTnrencp The Irish opened up with the tough Kansas State win for us." Kansas State on Friday and we realized that every The 10-2 Irish are on a after winning the doubles match we have to play real­ roll but will have their work point scraped by to defeat ly hard, and that's what we cut out for them next the 46th-ranked Wildcats 4- did," said Louderback. Thursday as they take on 3. Looking to end the week-. 11 th-rankcd Northwestorn. The Irish split the singles end undefeated the Irish "It's going to be a great KYLIE CARTER/The Observer matches, with Dasso and went up against a tough match," said coach Sophomore Katie Cuhna, shown here against Western Michigan, was Kimberly Guy losing in Kansas team on their home Louderback, "They are very among the 6th-ranked Irish that competed this weekend. Cuhna helped straight sets. court on Sunday. Keeping strong at the top of their the Irish clinch their third win against Kansas with a doubles victory. "It was a very tough place on track with their solid lineup but also vory deop."

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BENGAL BOUTS MEN'S BASKETBALL Short road to the ring, long road to the top Huskies .... By BRIAN BURKE Spons Writer topple Josh Thompson's first experi­ ence with Bengal Bouts was not when he laced up the Irish gloves as a first year fighter in 1998. Living just down the road in Granger. Thompson By KATHLEEN O'BRIEN would come to the Bouts with Associate SportS Editor friends as a spectator, but The Irish slid oil' their blister­ never thought he would step ing late-season pace Monday as into the ring. the Connecticut I luskies handed "I was actually forced into them a sound 75-59 defeat. doing the Bengal Bouts by my The Irish (19-7. 11-3 Big East) friends," Thompson said. tried to pull of their usual feat of "They said if I ever went to dropping behind early but soar­ Notre Dame I would have to do ing back to victory. but it didn't the Bouts, and I was like, 'No work against the Huskies {19-9. way, I've never gotten in a 8-7). UConn never trailed in the light in my life.' So I came here game, and when Notre Dame and they actually forced me to went for its late-game comrback. do it. Freshman and sopho­ the homecourt Huskies were too more year I got beat up pretty hot to handle. bad, I was close to stopping a "They soundly beat us," said few times. but I stuck with it, Irish coach Mike Brry. and things started going more Midway through the second smoothly." half, Notre Dame closed to with­ It probably is not particularly in four points on two occasions shocking to anyone that - one following a David Graves Thompson worked through his 3-pointer and the other after two early struggles and has since free throws by Martin Ingclsby. emerged as the favorite to take Both times, Johnnie Selvie, who the 185 pound title this year. was second-half salvation for the What is, however, ironic, is Huskies with 12 points, that the 17 -year old from answered with a basket. Granger who had no intention The second time around. of even participating in the UConn kept thn scoring going Bouts. now helps coordinate with a Tony Hobertson pull-up the whole show as a captain shot on the drive. a Selvie hook and co-president. shot. a free throw by "Our secretary wasn't feeling Souleymane Wane and a well this year at all so we rebound slam by Selvie. didn't have anybody full time "A couple big transition buck­ doing administrative things, so ets really broke it on us," Brey (co-president) Brian (Hobbins), said, "and we were never able to and I together had to deal with get back in it."A jumper by phone calls, raising money, Selvie. who scored 10 of his 12 that kind of stuff," Thompson • points during a 3 1/2 minutP said. "Our regular practice stretch in the second half. ended time, that two hour period a lot the 11-2 UConn spurt which of the time for us wasn't dedi­ gave the Huskies a 64-51 lead. cated to working out like it was their largest ol' the game. The for everybody else, we had to only Irish points during that come in early at three and stretch came on free th1~uws by leave maybe as late as seven All-American Troy Murphy, who sometimes to get our workout led Notre Dame with 17. in. Then in practice between Robertson traveled, though, on four and six we were answer­ the next possession. and Notre ing phone calls. answertng Dame's Matt Carroll hit a long 2- questions, teaching guys. stuff LIZ LANGfThe Observer pointer. Instead of allowing an like that. The working out part Josh Thompson, shown above, has been watching the Bengal Bouts since high school. He wil Irish comeback. however. the of it was one of the lesser be fighting In the 185 - pound weight division and is the favorite to win. Huskies only built on their 11- aspects of Bengal Bouts that point lead. we had to deal with this year." Graves fouled UConn's Caron Tackling the full time job of making "I think I've worked even more so this on.'' Butler. who madP both free one of Notre Dame's greatest annual year at getting in shape, I feel more The other side of the coin, of course, is throws. and Notrn Dame's Hyan events possible would have been accom­ comfortable in the ring, and I just feel that this is Thompson's last chance to be Humphrey was called !'or a plishment enough, but Thompson has more confident," said Thompson. a champion. While senior captain Pete charge. Irish reserve Torrian come too far since freshman year to not "There's a lot of guys, when they get in Ryan is chasing his fourth Bengal Bouts Jones tapped the ball from leave it all in the ring as a senior. the ring, I call them brawlers, they go title, the other six captains are in rather UConn to force a turnover and Last year as a junior he battled to a after you non-stop the entire three unique situations. get the ball back. but Humphrey split decision victory in the 175-lb divi­ rounds. I seem to be more of a guy who's "One of the funny things is this year, missed an up-close field goal sion semifinals over this year's No. 2 going to wait and look for opening and all three of the junior captains, Matt attempt. seed in the 185-lb division, Steve be real patient. But if a brawler comes at Fumagalli, Mark Criniti, and Rob Joyce Ingelsby was next to foul. and Pfeiffer. before losing in the finals. As a me, my whole strategy has to change. have won a championship before. freshman point guard Taliek senior. Thompson now sees the definite You sort of need to brawl back with him, "The four senior captains, with the Brown knocked in both foul .- advantages of his experience. there's not much you can do, if you don't brawl back you're just gonna get beat see THOMPSON/page 14 see BBALL/page 18

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