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The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary's VOLUME 43: ISSUE 109 WEDNESDAY. MARCH 25,2009 NDSMCOBSERVER.COM Bishop, White House issue responses NDSP D'Arcy refuses to attend Commencement, believes University chose "prestige over truth" investigates

ByJENN METZ 2009 and receive an honorary degree by University President assault News Writer Fr. John Jenkins on March 20, shortly before news was made Fort Wayne-South Bend Bishop public at a White House press Observer Staff Report John D'Arcy and the White briefing by Press Secretary Notre Dame Security Police House released statements Robert Gibbs. (NDSP) is investigating an Tuesday regarding the contro­ D' Arcy challenged the alleged assault that took place versy over the announcement University, as a Catholic institu­ around 1:20 a.m. Sunday out­ that President Barack Obama tion, to question whether or not 'S ide of Legend's of Notre will be the 2009 Commencement "by this decision it has chosen Dame, according to Dave speaker. prestige over truth." Chapman, assistant director of D'Arcy, who has been openly The bishop's statement is NDSP. critical of the University in the reflective of the response of some Chapman said a man report­ past, announced in his statement members of the national Catholic ed the assault after he he will not attend the 2009 community, citing Obama's exchanged words with another Commencement. stance on issues relating to the man, who then hit him in the D'Arcy wrote in the statement, protection of life as a reason for face with his fists. which is posted on the diocese's his decision to not attend the The man was treated at a Web site, that he was made 2009 graduation, which will be AP local hospital and has been aware the president accepted the Bishop John D' Arcy, who has been openly critical of the University invitation to speak to the class of see D'ARCY/page 9 in the past, has decided not to attend this year's commencement. see ASSAULT page 8

Lewis Hall Student performs Irish music for President decreases Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band invited to play bagpipes at White House on St. Patrick's Day The Shannon Rovers Irish By MOLLY MADDEN Pipe Band is a bagpipe ensem­ News Writer ble that was founded in 1926 to -water use "promote the music of the William McTighe, a freshman Gael." The band has more than By LAURA McCRYSTAL and a member of the Shannon 90 members and has played for News Writer Rovers Irish Pipe Band - every sitting president since based in Chicago - invited, John F. Kennedy. McTighe's Lewis Hall environmental com­ along with eight of his fellow connections with the prominent missioners Caitlin Foster and band members, by President band go back to his infancy. Melissa Vondriska placed timers Barack Obama to perform at "I got involved because my to track the amount water use in the White House on St. father has been the band man­ each of the dorm's showers on Patrick's Day last week. ager since I was a baby," Monday, marking the beginning of "President Obama was host­ McTighe said. a water conservation competition ing a party at the White Houso McTighe said when he first between each section of the dorm. Photo Courtesy of William McTighe on St. Patrick's Day and ho heard about the invitation he "I am really concerned with From left to right, freshman William McTighe poses in the White wanted to put on a display of was excited, but was unsure as water conservation and I wanted House with the wife of the Prime Minister of Ireland, Mary Cowen Irish music and culture," to spread this awareness around and McTighe's father, Bill McTighe. McTighe said. see MUSIC/page 8 the dorm and thought thi

INSIDE COLUMN QUESTION OF THE DAY: WHAT WOULD YOU ''ASK BRENNA"? Graduation input

Dear Father Jenkins, I would like to commend your deci­ sion to accept the President of the United States as this year's Caitlin Albany Whitney Fricke Cameron Muhlenkamp Kelli Minor Leah Hall Becky Whitaker Commencement speaker. It is an honor to the University and to its stu­ senior junior senior sophomore sophomore senior dents, especially those in the Class of Opus Regina Zahm Holy Cross Holy Cross Opus 2009. If only I were so lucky. Now, I know that some people are less than pleased about your choice. ''I'd ask her "Who's ''I'll watch her ''I'd ask her _"Who the heck "/ think I met They say that some of the President's who's her Brenna?" on WNDUats what's going are you, her last night, , opinions differ from theirs, and thus publicist?" tonight and get on. Brenna?" right?" you should back to you. " rescind the offer Laura Myers immediately. I struggled with this too, at first. Sports Writer The guy's' a Steelers fan, for crying out loud. That's not something to take lightly. However, I was raised to respect people for their opinions, not to ostra­ cize them. I can also acknowledge IN BRIEF that no matter how hard I cheer on the Browns, it will not make Obama A lecture hosted by the any less of a Steelers fan. But I'm Theology department titled sure that everyone can find some "The Igbo and their common ground. As I told a friend at Perception of God, Human church camp a few years ago, she Beings and Creation," will could freely root for the Steelers as take place Wednesday and long as she threw in a "Go Irish!" Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the I realize that many of those upset by Jordan Auditorium of the President's upcoming appearance Mendoza College of feel that his political actions violate Business. Nigerian novelist Catholic Social Teaching, and I do and poet Chinua Achebe will understand their concern. deliver the Third Biennial But what about Notre Dame's last Blessed Pope John XXIII Presidential graduation speaker? Lecture Series in Theology The former President Bush spoke and Cultufe. The talk today here in 2001, his first Commencement will focus on "Human address after ascending to the presi­ Beings."· and the talk on dency. Before that, he was Governor Thursday will focus on of Texas and oversaw the execution of "Creation." 155 people. How does that go along with Catholic social teaching? A lecture on "Holocaust Personally, I would be honored to Denial in the 21st Century: have George W. Bush as my gradua­ New Forms of tion speaker. I think his speech would Antisemitism" will be given be great. at 7:30 p.m. in McKenna I don't know this for a fact, but I bet VANESSA GEMPISfThe Observer Hall Auditorium today. The that when the former president spoke The Notre Dame Handbell Choir practices in Coleman Morse on Tuesday night. The speaker is Deborah Lipstadt, here, those currently in an uproar Handbell Choir will hold a concert Monday at the homeless shelter. Dorot Professor of Modern were less outraged and more akin to Jewish and Holocaust South Park's portrayal of tween girls Studies from Emory at a Jonas Brothers concert. Please, University. please, Fr. Jenkins, do not Google that. Men Against Violence will Maybe everything doesn't have to OFFBEAT be hosting a lecture titled be about perfect Catholicism or even "Tough Guise: Media, about politics. Maybe our President is Robot model no challenge her to imitate the expres­ county prison guard has Violence and Masculinity" a good example of hard work paying yet to human rivals sions, gait and poses of a been frred over a prank in today from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. off, of breaking barriers, of having a TOKYO - It may have supermodel - up to a which a new guard was in the Carey Auditorium of positive impact. Maybe that's what been a fashion first, but point. locked in a cell with an Hesburgh Library. Sut Jhally Commencement should be about. supermodel Naomi "Our robot can't move inmate involved in a police will be conducting the lec­ I have always loved Notre Dame, Campbell has nothing to elegantly like the real mod­ shootout. Blair County offi­ ture. from the days I toddled around in a fear. els that are here today," cials didn't release the cheerleader outfit to the days I got my The HRP-4C humanoid Shuji Kajita, director of guards' names, but con­ A symposium on "Change, acceptance letter, took my first theol­ robot showed off her humanoid robot engineer­ firmed the incident after Hope and Expectation: The ogy class and sat in the press box on stormtrooper-like silver ing at the National Institute The Altoona Mirror Obama Presidency in Global a football Saturday. Sometimes I just and black frame and of Advanced Industrial received an anonymous Perspective" will be held walk around and think about how bowed to a fashion-savvy Science and Technology report. · with a lecture at 6 p.m. fol­ amazing it is that I actually go here. audience at the start of the (AIST), told Reuters. "It'll The report said the new lowed by the symposium at 7 President Obama obviously recog­ annual Japan Fashion take another 20 to 30 years guard was locked with the p.m. on Thursday in Eck nizes how special this place is as well Week in Tokyo -- but even of research to make that inmate for 20 minutes by a Visitors' Center auditorium. - he chose us as one of only three her creators admit the happen." guard who wanted to see colleges at which he will speak. mechanical model needs what the new hire was To submit information to be I respectfully request, Fr. Jenkins, more work. Guard fired after locking made of. included in this section of that you do not let the voices of the The HRP-4C has battery­ new hire In with Inmate The Observer, e-mail detailed few deter you from showing the presi­ powered motors in her HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. - Information compiled information about an event dent the same respect he has shown body and face, allowing A western Pennsylvania from the Associated Press. to obsnews@nd. edu to this institution and all those who love it. TODAY TONIGHT THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY The views expressed in the Inside 0:: Column are those of the author and 1.&.1 not necessarily those of The Observer. :I: Contact Laura Myers at ~ lmyers2@nd. edu 1.&.1 3: 0,,,,,,, ..... c( ,,,,,,, eIt~ I~ I~ CORRECTIONS (,) e e .....0 HIGH 55 HIGH 45 HIGH 58 HIGH 60 HIGH 50 HIGH 35 Due to a reporting error in the March 23 edition of LOW 38 LOW 35 LOW 40 LOW 37 LOW 30 LOW 25 The Observer, the article on the Chief Executive Assistant should have said student body president­ elect Grant Schmidt. Bob Reish is still student body Atlanta 61 I 51 Boston 48 I 30 Chicago 50 I 44 Denver 53 I 24 Houston 73 I 63 Los Angeles 67 I 52 Minneapolis 41 I 36 president. The Observer regrets this error. New York 50 I 31 Philadelphia 49 I 31 Phoenix 81 I 53 Seattle 50 I 40 St. Louis 59 I 46 Tampa 81 I 60 Washington 51 I 33 Wednesday, March 25, 2009 The Observer + CAMPUS NEWS page 3

COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES Judicial Council leaders present Peer Advocacy Progratn

Residence Life and Housing sure it's effective, implementing By LIZ O'DONNELL (ORLH) and help students deal­ it during heavy times of ResLife News Writer ing with them. They have all violations," Harmon said. undergone strategic training Student body vice president Judicial Council president processes with Kathleen Grant Schmidt asked the pair George Chamberlain and vice Brannock, the assistant director about the incentive a student president Christina Harmon of Residence Life and Housing. has for coming to the Judicial gave a presentation on the Peer The advocate's focus is strictly Council for help. Advocacy Program to members to prepare students for the dis­ Harmon said students might of the Council of ciplinary process. They are only be more likely to. use their peers Representatives (COR) in allowed to sit in on hearings. as a resource rather than some­ Monday's meeting. "We're not going out defend­ one in OBLH. The pair presented on the ing people. We're only there for "It's a peer, somebody you're progress that the program has support. The main goal of the more comfortable talking to. It made this year as well as the program is to be a support sys­ is a relaxing process that helps goals they have for the program tem in a healthy, confidential when you're tense and freaking next year. and safe manner," Harmon out," Harmon said. "The Peer Advocacy Program said. "Confidentiality is a really Student body president Bob provides discipline advice to important aspect of our pro­ Reish then turned the discus­ students who have been disci­ gram." sion to what COR can do to plined," Harmon said. The peer advocates deal with improve upon the awareness of Chamberlain said his goal for discipline on a number of levels the Peer Advocacy Program. the program thi_s year was to on a case-by-case basis. . Among suggestions was the expand it to offer real legal Harmon said the program is idea to address the program advice available to students. strictly voluntary and is open to during freshman orientation. However, this goal was not met all students who have been dis­ "We should think about get­ TOM LA!The Observer due to the unavailability of ciplined. ting the word out at Frosh-0 Student body president Bob Reish and student body vice president resources. In· a presentation to the activities when explaining ... Grant Schmidt participate in discussion in Tuesday's meeting. Initially, Chamberlain said he Council, Harmon explained the ResLife," Junior Class President had looked to the free legal aid process students go through to Kim Kyrouac said. Reish said the peer advocacy Union co-director of program­ clinic at the law school for help, get help from the program. The council would like to process is something that will ming; Matt McKenna, Student but found the infrastructure When the ORLH issues a disci­ make dorm resident assistants be moved on to next· year's Union co-director of program­ there to be inadequate to help plinary letter to a student, a more familiar with the program administration to be looked at ming; Mary Jo Espinoza, students. He also looked to card is issued to the student as another way to increase pub­ more closely. Student Union Board art direc­ lawyers in the South Bend ·with contact information for the licity. tor; Nicole Sugiyama, Student Community to swap legal advice Judicial Council. The student is Reish suggested it might be In other COR news: Union Board director of publici­ in exchange for advertisement then able to contact the mem­ smart to train one person in +Eight approvals for new stu­ ty; Malcolm Phelan, Student on campus, but the Office of bers if they wish, Harmon said. every dorm. dent government positions were Union director of operations; General Counsel prevented this, She said the program usually "It would be two-fold," Reish made at the meeting. They and Kim Kyrouac, Student citing the liabilities it could helps out with 20 to 30 cases said. "If a person is not com­ include Grace Concelman, assis­ Union Board chief controller. All raise. each year and is hoping to fortable with someone in their tant Student Union treasurer; were approved unanimously. There are currently seven increase those numbers. dorm they could speak with a Sarah Hurtubise, assistant peer advocates trained to know "We are looking to expand by trained advocate from another Student Union treasurer; Contact Liz O'Donnell at the procedures of the Office of an ad campaign. We will make dorm or vice versa." Mallory Davidson, Student edonne 1 @nd.edu

New Ownership Ready for Fall2009 Multi Million Dollar Renovation formerly Turtle Creek Apartments page 4 The Observer + NEWS Wednesday, March 25, 2009 College sells flowers to benefit cancer Researcher looks

letter with the information Students are still needed to By ALICIA SMITH about Daffodil Days. They can help unwrap flowers and put News Writer send their daughters fresh them in vases for distribution, into frog love lives daffodils in a vase for a dona­ Call said. Saint Mary's College will tion of $15," Carrie Call, "Saint Mary's students help research, says Boyd, host Daffodil Days, a director of with setting up Special to the Observer fundraising program, for the OCSE, said. flowers and because they bear a consid­ American Cancer Society Students facilitating the Notre Dame biologist erable resemblance to Thursday. receive an e­ "To the American distribution Sunny Boyd's research is a humans - they have the According to the Web site mail if their Cancer Society, the during the day," little like "Match.com" for same basic brain areas, and for the American Cancer parents have daffodil symbolizes Call said. amphibians. Say you're a the same basic behaviors. Society, "Daffodil Days is one sent them flow­ Students can female tree frog looking for "Frogs use vocal commu­ of the American Cancer ers. Lists are the hope we all share sign up for a a mate - how do you nications - as do humans, Society's oldest and most also posted in for a future where one-hour shift choose among a number of she explains. "Obviously beloved fundraising pro­ each of the res­ cancer no longer from 8 a.m. to 5 potential suitors? they have fewer words than grams." idence halls p.m. Thursday. Boyd, along with two post­ we do, and their behaviors The fundraiser has taken with the names threatens those we If students are doctoral researchers, two are simpler. Because their place each spring for the past of the recipi­ love .. ,, interested, they graduate students and three behaviors are simpler, we're 35 years, according to the ents. can contact undergraduates, goes out looking at three behaviors instead of a hundred." Web site. Each year, donors "We have all American Cancer Society OCSE, Call said. into the real world - the Another area of research are asked to accept daffodils the daffodils Web site The entire real world being UNDERC, in appreciation of their dona­ and vases here Daffodil Days the University's environmen­ looks at the vocal behavior tion to the fundraiser. on campus this campaign has tal research center in Land of bullfrogs, something This year the College will be coming Thursday," Call said. raised over $240 million in O'Lakes, ·Wis. and that's often a critical compo­ participating as well. The Flowers will be available the past 14 years, according observe what frogs are nent of social interaction. Office of Civic and Social for pick-up in the Student to the American Cancer doing in nature. Many behaviors-including Engagement {OCSE) sent let­ Center Atrium on Thursday Society Web site. The money "Then we create computer vocalization! aggression and ters to all parents of current from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. raised has benefited a variety models where we explore reproduction - are influ­ students. According to Call, this year of programs to help cancer what might be causing the enced by neuropeptides and "At Saint Mary's, all parents the College raised $8,725 patients cope and heal. behavior," says Boyd, an steroid hormones similar to of current students receive a from the fundraiser. Money also benefits cancer associate professor in Notre those found in humans. research to find the causes Dame's Department of "The frog peptide is vaso­ and cures for cancer. Biological Sciences. tocin. Humans have a vari­ According to the Web Female frogs prefer males ety called oxytocin. The very site, "As the first flower of with longer calls-a trait same peptide is involved in spring, the daffodil repre­ linked to better offspring. pair bonding mammals," sents hope and renewal. To But how does she choose? Boyd says. "The same chem­ the American Cancer The lab's resea'rch is investi­ ical is linked to autism." Society, the daffodil sym­ gating two possible strate­ An exciting new line of bolizes the hope we all gies. Does she pick the first research involves African share for a future where male that meets the basic clawed frogs and a new cancer no longer threatens criteria, or-in what Boyd technique called microarray. those we love." calls the "best of" strategy, The lab is investigating a make comparisons among steroid hormone that's pro­ several males? duced directly in the brain, Contact Alicia Smith at Frogs are useful organ­ and trying to understand asmithO [email protected] isms for conducting basic how it works.

The Notre Dame Center for Ethics and Culture Presents the 24th Annual Philip and Doris Clarke Family lecture on Medical Ethics

A Moral Foundation for the Helping Professions: Medicine, Law, Ministry, and Teaching ...

Edmund Pellegrino, M.D. Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Medical Ethics Center for Clinical Bioethics, Georgetown University Medical Center

Friday, March 27, 2009 4:00PM McKenna Hall Auditorium

Sponsored by the Notre Dame Alumni Association and the Notre Dame Center for Ethics and Culture ORLD & NATION Wednesday, March 25, 2009 CoMPILED FROM THE OBSERVER's WIRE SERVICES · page 5

INTERNATIONAL NEWS Flooding draws Fargo conununity together Money offered to nuke test victims PARIS -The French government offered , for the first time Tuesday to compensate vic­ Community joins forces to fill2 million sandbags to prepare for record flooding tims of nuclear tests in Algeria and the South Pacific. bowing to decades of pressure by people sickened by radiation - and seeking Associated Press to soothe France's conscience. Victims cautiously welcomed the move, FARGO, N.D. - As the nearly 50 years after France conducted its swelling Red River lapped first atomic tests. But they say it's still too within 30 feet of his back stingy, and is only a first step toward healing door, Carlis Kramer's proper­ wounds left by explosions that sent blinding ty resembled nothing so white flashes cascading over French much as a bustliiJ.g construc­ Polynesia and the Sahara Desert. tion site. The French government will set aside some In a well-ordered ballet, €10 million ($13.5 million) forth~ compensa­ four people loaded sandbags, tion for the first year, Morin said. The U.S. four others hauled them to government, by comparison, has approved the house and another per­ more than $1.38 billion in compensation to son stacked them into a dike. victims of nuclear tests since the enactment This is how Fargo responds of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to the threat of record flood­ in 1990. .ing: Hundreds of people from all walks of life have joined Gov~rnment arrests TV manager forc{ls to shield the communi­ KABUL - The manager of an Afghan tele­ ty from the rising river, rac­ vision network who refused to censor images ing to fill 2 million sandbags. of women dancing in short skirts and plung­ The effort has drawn foot­ ing necklines was arrested in what appeared ball players, soldiers, high to be a new sign of the government's struggle school students, even a to define the role of Islam in a country once Microsoft engineer - all led by extremists. fearful of enduring another The government has previously censured disaster like the devastating television stations and taken others to court, floods of 1997. but the arrest of Emrose TV's Fahim "A friend of mine brought Khodamani on Monday was the frrst for air­ his neighbor's kids, and ing overly salacious content, the Afghan friends of family bring deputy attorney general said Tuesday. boyfriends and girlfriends," The debate over television in this conserva­ Kramer said. tive Muslim country heated up after U.S.-led The 1997 floods forced tens forces toppled the Taliban in 2001. of thousands of people to flee homes in North Dakota, Minnesota and southern AP Canada in one of the costliest Isabel Kallmeyer works with her neighbor Caitlin Carson, with. the shovel, to fill sandbags in NATIONAL NEWS and largest flood evacuations the hopes of holding back floodwaters of the Red River Tuesday in Fargo, N.D. in U.S. history before City puts non-bias rules to a vote Hurricane Katrina. The dis­ In Fargo, Noah Addy was Hansen grew up in North help each other out. That's GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Voters went to the aster killed 11 people in the among dozens of volunteers Dakota, then went on to play how it works around here." polls Tuesday in an election that could strip Dakotas and Minnesota and who gathered !\round huge pro football for the Buffalo The prospect of staying the local government's anti-discrimination caused an estimated $4.1 bil­ sand piles at the Fargodome Bills. In his playing days, throughout the flood actually protections for gay, lesbian, bisexual and lion in damage. indoor football stadium to Hansen teamed with Bruce brought a smile to JoAnn transgender residents. This year, the river has shovel sand into bags. Smith to form one of the Gray's face as friends and The fight began after the city commission been swollen by heavier­ While most workers need­ NFLs best pass-rushing duos. neighbors helped fill sand­ last year revised Gainesville's anti-discrimi­ than-average winter snows, ed two hands to drag the On Tuesday, Hansen's bags in her front yard. nation ordinance to protect transgender peo­ combined with an early bags onto piles, the muscular mouth was bloody from the "In '97, I had three kids in ple - those who are born one sex but identi­ freeze last fall that locked a Addy tossed them like they work. diapers," and had to leave as fy with the other. That allows the city's lot of moisture into the soil. were pillows. "I bit my tongue. and I floodwaters approached. This approximately 100 transgender residents to The threat has been made A native of Ghana, he haven't stopped bleeding for time, her family, friends, and use the public restroom of their choosing, worse by spring rains. moved to Fargo about eight two hours," said Hansen, neighbors filled sandbags along with protecting them from job and The river was expected to years ago for college. Now an who now lives in nearby until midnight, with her chil­ housing discrimination. crest in Fargo late Friday. As engineer for Microsoft, he did Detroit Lakes, Minn. "It feels dren doing some of the work. The charter amendment on Tuesday's bal­ sandbagging continued in not hesitate when the compa­ good to help, though." Still, Gray became somber lot would void the city's ordinances barring Fargo and neighboring ny offered its Fargo employ­ Some people nearest the when discussing what would discrimination based on sexual orientation Moorhead, Minn., residents' ees time off to help. river said they would stay no happen if the dike failed. "My and gender identity. hopes were raised by word of "I didn't experience the matter how bad conditions kids have their bags packed," a lower-than-expected crest 1997 flood, but everybody got. she said. Legislature to change state song about 30 miles upstream. told me how bad it was, so I Michael Hagan was caked Out-of-towners flocked to ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Maryland lawmakers The 18-foot crest forecast feel that helping is the right in mud as he prepared to the Fargo area, looking for are thinking maybe it's time to find a way to for Wahpeton, N.D., and its thing to do," Addy said. jack up his trailer beyond the some way to ·help. From scrub "Northern scum" - and a few other cross-river neighbor, Not far away, near a home reach of floodwaters. Grand Forks, the town hard­ sensitive pre-Civil War phrases - from the Breckenridge, Minn., was in south Fargo, Phil Hansen "No one's going to run est hit by the 1997 floods, official state song. well within both cities' flood handled sandbags as easily around here," he said. came hundreds of high "Maryland, My Maryland," set to the tradi­ protection. asAddy. "They'll stick around and school and college students. tional seasonal tune of "0, Tannenbaum," was written in 1861 and adopted as the state song in 1939. But now some lawmakers are pushing for a change to the warlike language JAPAN in what was originally a poem that doubled as a call to arms. First survivor of both atom bombs ID' d a U.S. B-29 dropped an atomic bomb ing monthly allowances, free medical Associated Press LOCAL NEWS on the city. He suffered serious burns checkups and funeral costs - but TOKYO -A 93-year-old Japanese to his upper body and spent the night Yamaguchi's compensation will not Senate passes unemployment bill man has become the first person cer­ in the city. He then returned to his increase, Miyamoto said. INDIANAPOLIS - A plan that would cut tified as a survivor of both U.S. atom­ hometown of Nagasaki just in time Yet. Yamaguchi is satisfied that his benefits to most jobless people to help fix ic bombings at the end of World War for the second attack, city officials record is now a historical fact. Indiana's bankrupt unemployment insurance II, officials said Tuesday. said. "My double radiation exposure is fund moved to the House - and a showdown Tsutomu Yamaguchi had already "As far as we know, he is the first now an official government record. It with majority Democrats. been a certified "hibakusha," or one to be officially recognized as a can tell the younger generation the The Senate passed a Republican plan on radiation survivor, of the Aug. 9, survivor of atomic bombings in both horrifying history of the atomic Tuesday that is designed to make the fund 1945, atomic bombing in Nagasaki, Hiroshima and Nagasaki," Nagasaki bombings even after I die," solvent. It was approved on a mostly party­ but has now been confirmed as sur­ city official Tashiro Miyamoto said. Yamaguchi was quoted as saying by line 30-20 vote in the GOP-controlled cham­ viving the attack on Hiroshima three "It's such an unfortunate case, but it the nationwide Mainichi newspaper, ber and sent to the House, where Democrats days earlier as well, city officials is possible that there are more peo­ Japan is the only country to have have some major problems with it. said. ple like him." suffered atomic bomb attacks. About House Speaker Patrick Bauer, D-South Yamaguchi was in Hiroshima on a Certification qualifies survivors for 140,000 people were killed in Bend, said he would quickly send the bill to a business trip on Aug. 6, 1945, when government compensation - includ- Hiroshima and 70,000 in Nagasaki. joint House-Senate conference committee. page 6 The Observer + PAID ADVERTISEMENT Wednesday, March 25, 2009

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Senate Budget Committee Chairman Senator Kent Conrad answers questions from reporters about the budget Tuesday on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. BRITISH POUND 1.4679 At the same time. Obama's controversial glob­ warming. year to growth of about $27 defense programs and al warming initiative expe­ "It puts us on the path billion, or 6 percent for next domestic programs whose rienced a setback as House over 10 years for a very dif­ year. budgets are set each year IN BRIEF Democrats are declining to ferent kind of country, one But Conrad also makes by Congress, and it sets advance them under fast­ with less freedom, one with several shaky assumptions, out the fiscal priorities of track rules that could have more government, one with especially that Congress will the governing party in Labor Dept. mishandling complaints effectively cut Senate this extraordinary debt, and raise taxes by more than Congress. WASHINGTON -The Labor Department reg­ Republicans out of the one which our children will $114 billion over 2013-14 to The House wants to use ularly bungles its handling of complaints from debate, Rep. John Spratt Jr., have a very difficult time make sure middle-class tax­ the filibuster-proof measure workers who say their bosses are cheating D-S.C., said Tuesday. affording," said Sen. Lamar payers won't get hit by the to advance Obama's health them on overtime pay or committing other The developments come Alexande~ R-Tenn. alternative minimum tax. reform initiative, but is opt­ labor violations. an undercover investigation on the eve of debate in the Conrad's plan was He also saves $87 billion by ing against giving his global found. House and Senate budget released in the wake of new promising Congress will warming initiative fast­ The probe by the Government Accountability committees as they take the budget estimates that pre­ come up with spending cuts track consideration. Office says agency officials often took too long first steps to pass Obama's dicted Obama's plan would or new revenues to avoid Obama's plan to combat to respond to complaints. failed to record them $3.6 trillion budget plan for produce alarming estimates cuts in Medicare payments global warming would and, in one instance, lied about investigative the fiscal year starting in of red ink - $9.3 trillion to doctors. impose higher energy costs work that was never performed. October. over 10 years and $2.3 tril­ Under Congress' arcane on consumers and business­ "This investigation shows that the Obama's budget has ignit­ lion more than estimated by procedures, the annual con­ es through a so-called "cap­ Department of Labor has left thousands of ed a firestorm on Capitol the White House just last gressional budget resolution and-trade" system for auc­ actual victims of wage theft who sought federal Hill, with Republicans month. is a nonbinding measure tioning permits to emit government assistance with nowhere to turn," assaulting it over record In grappling with the that sets the terms for fol­ greenhouse gases. GAO investigator Gregory Kutz said in pre­ spending and budget deficit, Conrad would cut low-up legislation. Neither budget includes pared testimony, a copy of which was obtained deficits, while many Obama's proposed increas­ The congressional budget Obama's $250 billion set­ by The Associated Press. Democrats remain wary of es for domestic agencies plan also determines how aside for more bailouts of The House Education and Labor Committee his plans to combat global funded by lawmakers each much money to usn for banks and other firms. plans to hold a hearing on the investigation Wednesday. To test the agency's intake process, GAO investigators posed as workers or companies on 10 occasions. Kutz said the agency mishan­ dled nine out of 10 of the fake complaints. Consumers buy groceries at auctions Specter shifts stance on union bill WASHINGTON - In a setback for organized Associated Press Pennsylvania last month, nearly 300 estate jewelry and other auction sta­ labor, Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter said DALLAS, Pa. - Out of toilet people showed up. Astonished by the ples have "fallen off a cliff." Williams Tuesday he will oppose a bill that would paper? Need to pick up a few things turnout, he's scheduling auctions at said. He hopes to average about make it easier for workers to form unions. for dinner? Take a number and start locations throughout northeastern $12,000 in sales per auction. which Specter was the only Republican to support bidding. Pennsylvania. would net him a profit of about the Employee Free Choice Act two years ago, Many bargain hunters these days "Right now, people don't have a lot $1,000. and unions were hoping he might be the cru­ are trading supermarket aisles for of spare pocket change," said The popularity of the auctions - cial 60th vote needed to overcome an expect­ the auction circuit in search of deep Williams, 50, operator of Col. which sell leftover or damaged ed GOP filibuster of the measure when it's discounts on everything from cereal Kirk'sAuction Gallery near goods from supermarhts, distribu­ taken up this summer. to spare ribs. Past the sell-by date? Bloomsburg, Pa. "They're looking to tion centers and restaurant suppliers Specter has faced unusually heavy pressure Bidders are happy to ignore that save money." - comes at a time when people are from both labor and business interests and is detail if they're getting a good deal. Rich Harris, 28, who was recently strntching their grocery budgets by likely to face a tough Republican primary As consumers seek relief from the laid ofT from his welding job, showed using more coupons, buying inferior challenge next year from former recession and spiraling food prices, up at Williams' auction in Dallas cuts of meat, and choosing store Pennsylvania Rep. Pat Toomey. In a state­ grocery auctions are gaining in pop­ earlier this month looking for meat brands over national brands. ment, Toomey called Specter's decision a ularity as an easy way to cut costs. for his freezer and snacks for his The economic downturn, paired "flip 11op," prompted by the threat of primary The sales operate like regular auc­ kids. With his wife pregnant with with the worst food inflation in near­ opposition to the five-term senator. tions, but with bidders vying for dry their third child, ''I'm basically try­ ly 20 years (grocery prices spiked in business or overseas." goods and frozen foods instead of ing to expand my dollar right now," 200H before easing in January and Specter said his vote to end a filibuster on antiques and collectibles. Some auc­ he said. "The deals. they seem tn be Frbruaryl. has caused a "seismic the bill two years ago was not support for the tioneers even accept food stamps. fairly good." shift" in consumer behavior, said mnrits, but instead for Congress to take up When Kirk Williams held his first Grocery sales make sense for auc­ Brian Todd, president of The Food the issue of labor law reform. grocery auction in rural tioneers, too. Sales of baseball cards. Institute. page 8 The Observer + CAMPUS NEWS Wednesday, March 25, 2009

great," he said. "As the time of Ireland, Brian Cowen. The competition ends April 8, got closer though, I was hon­ "We got to meet Joe Biden, but Vondriska said they plan to Music estly very nervous and did not Nancy Pelosi, Ethel Kennedy, Water keep the timers in the showers continued from page 1 know how I would react once the Cowens, and John Kerry," continued from page 1 after the competition. I was there." McTighe said. "We also talked Foster said the shower timer to why the president had McTighe said he and the to other senators and con­ ers' idea and helped them order competition is important because selected the Shannon Rovers other Rovers were flown out gressman at the party. but we the timers. Lewis residents will learn about specifically. of Chicago on Tuesday morn­ had no idea who they were Lewis residents also seemed water conservation. "We are not sure why we ing so they would be there in outside of Dick Durbin from enthusiastic about the installation "Most people don't know how got invited, but since we are time to perform later that Illinois." of the timers and the beginning of long the showers that they take the official band of Chicago's afternoon. McTighe also got to talk to the competition, Foster said. are and this is a good way just to St. Patrick's Day Parade and "When we first got to the President Obama once more "Generally, we've had a positive get people thinking about it," she are supported by Mayor Daley White House, we were shown and found him to be an aver­ response," she said. "The resi­ said. "Educating people is the first of Chicago, we think that to a changing room in the age, personable guy. dents that we've talked to have step in correcting environmentally might have had something to basement after a security "It was quite the experience been eager to see how long they unfriendly behaviors." do with it," he said. "But we check," McTighe said. "We meeting President Obama, but actually take in the shower. Some do know that he wanted a waited there and finished tun­ at the same time he seemed have said this is a good way not connection to the Irish com­ ing before we were ready to like a real person," McTighe just to save water, but to save time Contact Laura McCrystal at munity in his hometown." play. A couple of minutes said. "While it is definitely in general." [email protected] McTighe recalls being in a before we played a military pretty cool meeting someone state of disbelief when he first person that was on staff came like that, it didn't seem out of heard that an in and gath­ this world; he was still an invitation had ered us average person. I liked that issues. been extended together for a aspect very much and thought Assault A suspect has been identi­ to the Shannon "The most memorable group shot that was what was most fied, but Chapman said NDSP Rovers. thing about my White with Mr. and intriguing." continued from page 1 cannot release any further "I first found House visit was that I Mrs. Obama. McTighe said his experience details because the case is still out about the got to go there We got to at the White House was a released, he said. under investigation. invitation on the meet them memorable one and will stay Chapman said he cannot dis­ "We talked to some witnesses Tuesday before pantsless; not many and shake with him for years to come. close whether one or both of and we will go from there," he fall break when people can say that. ,, their hands." "Overall, I thought it was a the men are students at the said. "The case is still under my dad called After meet­ great experience and was University because of privacy investigation." me, but I didn't ing the something that comes around believe him at William McTighe President and once in your lifetime so it is all; I thought he freshman First Lady, definitely something that you Please recycle the Observer. was joking," he McTighe and have to take advantage of," he said. "I didn't his band said. "It is very cliche but it is know he was serious until he mates performed in various one of those things that you asked me for my social securi­ locations in the East Wing and can tell your children and ty number and driver's license then they were moved to play grandchildren about." number because the White in the State Dining Room. One memory from the trip House needed them for a "Afterwards we were stood out to McTighe. background check." allowed to put our instru­ "The most memorable thing Once the knowledge that he ments away and come up and about my White House visit would be performing in the enjQy the party and mingle was that I got to go there White House had sunk in a lit­ with the guests," McTighe pantless; not many people ean tle bit, McTighe said the said. say that." excitement began to take hold The party guests included of him. prominent Irish Americans as "I was on cloud nine for a well as Irish dignitaries Contact Molly Madden at couple of days and just felt including the Prime Minister [email protected]

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Nationally, 54 percent of Moynihan. D'Arcy was one of institutions should not honor son and out of season,' and he Catholics voted for the pro-choice many American bishops to those who act in defiance of our teaches not only by his words - D'Arcy Obama, with 45 percent voting express opposition to the fundamen.tal moral principles. but by his actions," D'Arcy said. continued from page 24 for Arizona Sen. John McCain in University's choice of the Senator They should not be given D'Arcy's office did not provide the 2008 presidential election, to receive the honor - the highest awards, honors or platforms The Observer with additional the 25th Commencement held according to CNN exit polls. award given to American which would suggest support for information after inquiries were during his time as bishop. D'Arcy wrote his decision to Catholics - because of his pro­ their actions." made Monday. "President Obama has recently not attend Commencement "is choice voting record on the The Observer reported Monday In his statement, D'Arcy wrote reaffirmed, and has now placed not an attack on anyone, but is in issues regarding abortion. Jenkins said the critical lines in he has spoken with Mary Ann in public policy, his long-stated defense of the truth about The bishop was quoted in a this statement by the USCCB are Glendon, former U.S. unwillingness to hold human life human life." May 1992 Observer article stat­ that politicians "should not he Ambassador to the Vatican and as sacred," D'Arcy wrote in the University Assistant Vice ing he decided to not attend that given awards, honors or plat­ the announced 2009 recipient of stateme.nt. "While claiming to President for News and year's Commencement exercises forms which would suggest sup­ the Laetare Medal. separate politics from science, he Information Dennis Brown told because Moynihan's "stated posi­ port for their actions." "I have known her for many has in fact separated science The Observer that "Bishop tion on the question of human Jenkins said in his interview years and hold her in high from ethics and has brought the D' Arcy has been a long-time life in the womb is totally unac­ with The Observer the invitation esteem," he wrote. 'We are both American government, for the friend and supporter of Notre ceptable." of Obama to be the teachers, but in different ways. I first time in history, into support­ Dame, and we're sorry he will He said in the 1992 article his Commencement speaker "should have encouraged her to accept ing direct destruction of innocent not be there," in response to presence at the ceremonies in no way be taken as condoning this award and take the opportu­ human life." D'Arcy's statement. "could be interpreted as an or endorsing his positions on nity such an award gives her to A White House statement Brown said D'Arcy is usually a approval of [Moynihan's] position specific issues regarding the pro­ teach." released Tuesday said the presi­ member of the platform party at relative to the issue of pre-born tection of life, such as abortion D' Arcy has released statements dent welcomes the "spirit of Commencement, but has, in the l!l'rue. " and embryonic stem cell in the past related to controver­ debate and healthy disagreement past, decided to not attend the He did, however, preside over research." sial University decisions, includ­ on important issues." exercises when the University the 1992 Baccalaureate Mass. D'Arcy wrote: "[T]he measure ing "The Vagina Monologues" "While he is honored to have has chosen to honor pro-choice D'Arcy wrote in the statement of any Catholic institution is not and the Queer Film Festival the support of millions of people politicians. Tuesday he was keeping the only what it stands for, but also events on campus. On March 9 of all faiths, including Catholics The last time this occurred, 2004 United States Conference of what it will not stand for. he also released a statement with their rich tradition of recog­ Brown said, was the 1992 Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) docu­ "I wish no disrespect to our regarding Obama's decision to nizing the dignity of people, he Commencement exercises, when ment titled "Catholics in Political President, I pray for him and allow federal funding for stem­ does not govern with the expec­ President George H.W. Bush was Life" in mind when making this wish him well. I have always cell research. tation that everyone sees eye to the principal speaker. That year, decision. revered the Office of the eye with him on every position," the Laetare Medal recipient was The document states: "The Presidency. But a bishop much Contact Jenn Metz at the White House statement said. U.S. Sen. Daniel Patrick Catholic community and Catholic teach the Catholic faith 'in sea- [email protected]

Stories continued from page 1 feel as though they belong to either country. "You just don't belong any­ where. Which, at the same time. there is something positive about this. It gives you a perspective. From outside you see both coun­ tries and both societies. and you become more objective," she said. Mari Cardenas, a sophomore at Saint Mary's, is an immigrant from Mexico. "I came to the United States when I was 11 years old and I did not speak any English," she said. Cardenas talked about her father's struggles working in the United States. "My dad came to the states and like I said, he fits the stereotype of the Mexican immigrants. He worked in the fields and he would go from state to state," she said. Her father was 16 when he first came to the United States. Since her father moved back and forth, he too did not feel like he belonged to either country. Cardenas said, "It was kind of like he had two identities, one from over there and one from over here." Randa Al-Assadi is currently a foreign exchange student at the College from Iraq. Al-Assadi emi­ grated from Iraq to Syria after the war began in 2006. UNIVERSITY OF Al-Assadi decided to come to Saint Mary's in order to become NOTRE DAME successful. ''I'm happy to be here and be COLLEGE OF part of the Saint Mary's students. ARTS AND LETTERS I've been here just six months, but I feel·like I'm learning. Now Invites Nominations I'm working hard and hoping to for the reach my goal of finishing my col­ lege education," Al-Assadi said. Latifa Oudghiri, a teacher in the South Bend Community School Sheedy Award District, immigrated to Canada and the United States. She said she has had many struggles while Each year, the Shet.>dy Award, named for a former dean of the College of Arts and Letters, honors one member living in America. of tht~ Arts and Letters faculty fnr outstanding teaching. "That enchantment changes into homesickness," she said. Both stud€·nts and facultv are invited to submit However, even after her strug­ nomination letters for this year's

"Bankers and executives on items such a<> home mortgages or taking steps to make sure banks the red ink, Senate Democrats are Associated Press Wall Street need to realize that charitable donations. It's a "realis­ have money to lend "even if the drafting a separate budget plan WASHINGTON - President enriching themselves on the tax­ tic way for us to raise some rev­ economy gets worse." that assumes Obama's proposed Barack Obama claimed early payers' dime is inexcusable, that enue from people who benefited Obama said he did not feel the middle class tax cut expires after progress Tuesday night in his the days of outsized rewards and enormously over the last several government should call on two years - the sort of sleight of aggressive campaign to lead the . reckless speculation that puts us years. Its not going to cripple Americans t<) make sacrifices hand that other administrations of nation out of economic chaos and all at risk have to be over," he them. They will still be well-to­ beyond those imposed by the both parties have used in the past. declared that despite obstacles said.· do," he said. recession and credit crisis. "Folks While Congress' budget does ahead, "we're moving in the right "At the same time, the rest of us - Called his decision to expand are sacrificing left and right ... not go to the White House for a direction." can't afford to demonize every federal support of embryonic stem across the board, people arc mak­ president's signature, the White At the second prime-time news investor or entrepreneur who cell research the "right thing to do ing adjustment.•; large and small," House traditionally seeks to influ­ conference of his presidency, seeks to make a profit. That drive and the ethical thing to do." He he said. ence its provisions. Obama restat­ Obama also toned down his criti­ is what has always fueled our said he wrestled with the ethics of Obama wa<> quick with a retort ed his objectives Tuesday night - cism of bonuses to executives at prosperity, and it is what will ulti­ the decision but is hopeful that the when asked about Republican health care overhaul, a new ener­ bailed-out AlG, and shot back at mately get these banks lending science will lead to help for people criticism of his budget, with its gy policy and more money for Republican critics of his budget. and our economy moving once with debilitating diseases. huge projectod deficits. education and deficit control. In office for 64 tumultuous days, more," he said. - Said the recent elections in "First of all," he said he inherit­ Obama stepped to the micro­ Obama cast his budget - now On other issues, Obama: lsraol would not make it easier to ~d a deficit of ovor $1 trillion from phone one day after his adminis­ under review in Congress - as - Said the American people are creato a stable onvironment with his predecessor. And secondly, he tration unveiled a plan to melt the essential if the economy is to assessing his ability as chief exec­ sidc-by-sido Israeli and said the Hepubli1:ans have yet to credit freeze by helping banks recover. The tax and spending utive based on his skills and work. Palestinian states. ofl'nr an alternative to his own tax shed bad loans. Undor the propos­ plan "is inseparable from this not the color of his skin. He said The president opened the news and spending plan. al, the government will finance recovery because it is what lays there was justifiable pride in eonfimmco with a prnparnd stato­ Obama has nmphasiz1~d a desire the purchase by private investors the foundation for a secure and January, when he was inaugurat­ ment read from a scre1m, turning to cut projoet1~d doficiL'i in half by of as much as $1 trillion of the $2 lasting prosperity," he said. ed as the first black president. the event's opm1ing moments into the end or his curront term, trillion in bad assots still held by The president also defended the - Strongly dofended his pro­ a brid speech dnlivnred to a although rncont estimates make it the nation's banks. in the hopes of U.S. dollar in the wake of China's posal to rais11 taxes on the wealthy nationwide TV audinnce in addi­ appear almost impossibiP barring freeing banks to begin lending suggestion for a universal curren­ by reducing the value of the tion to tho roomful of reporters. an extraordinary snries of events. more freely and churn up eco­ cy, saying: "The dollar is extraor­ deductions they may take for Hn said his administration was Given mncern in .Congress over. nomic activity. dinarily strong right now," and "I don't believe that there is a need for a global currency." The news conference, lasting 55 minutes, came at a pivotal, early moment in Obama's young presi­ dency. Democrats in Congress are readying budget proposals that will largely determine how much of his first-term agenda will be passed, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is churning out near-daily proposals to solve the nation's economic crisis and the administration is struggling with public and congressional outrage over bonuses paid to executives of bailed-out AIG. Additionally, Obama departs next week for his first European trip as commander in chief, with the global economy a major focus. Flexible on some points, Obama was unyielding on others. Pressed on why he seemed to delay before condemning the AIG bonuses, Obama said, "It took us a couple of days because I like to know what I'm talking about before I speak." . The news conference was-domi­ nated by questions about the economy. Obama defended the steps his administration has taken to counter the recession and an unprecedented credit crisis. He said teachers and others have jobs today because of the economic stimulus measure that Congress . passed, and the nation is "begin­ ning to see signs of increased sales and stabilized housing prices for the first time in a long time." He said full-fledged recovery is months away, and he added, "It will take patience." At the same time, he said, "we're in a better place because of the decisions that we made." Obama put in a plug for the reqQest Geithner made to Congress earlier in the day for extraordinary authority to take over failing companies like American International Group Inc., much as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. now does for banks. "It is precisely because of the lack of this authority" that AlG's problems threatened to bring down the entire U.S. economy, he said. Top Democrats in Congress reacted positively to the proposal, although it is not clear when legis­ lation might be considered. Obama has been vocal in his unhappiness over the $165 mil­ lion in retention bonuses paid to executives at AIG, although his favorable reference to business men and women ·seeking profits was a new twist. THE OBSERVER

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 IEWPOINT page 11 THE OBSERVER A booth at Waddick's P.O. Box 779, Notre Dame, IN 46556 024 South Dining Hall. Notre Dame, IN 46556 I don't write about Notre Dame. It's not I could easily find my spot; I tried tudes of culinary delicacy withln its singu­ that I have anything against this place or Starbucks (and to this day still go to the lar entity. Greenfield's has high-quality food EDITOR-IN~CHIEF that I don't care enough to pay it homage. LaFortune Starbucks due to my penchant and the professional atmosphere desired Jenn Metz It's just I don't have much to say regariling for a boldly roasted cup of American cof­ by business major, professor and MANAGING EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER it and my fellow columnist Mr. Kessler does fee) but it didn't feel right. The counter University employee alike. Crossroads at Bill Brink John Donovan a good enough job space was far too close to the seating the Eck Hall of Law has the cache of new­ covering all thlngs ness. But only Waddick's, oh my Waddick's, AssT. MANAGING EDITOR: Kara King space. There seemed to be an air vent under the Dome. above every seat I chose, no matter which has the fulfilling atmosphere of a quaint, AssT. MANAGING f,DITOR: Aaron Steiner But lately I've been seat I did choose (does anyone else feel the community-oriented coffee shop. turning somethlng chilling cold upon entering Starbucks? Is it Why the booths? NEWS EDITOR: Madeline Buckley over in my mind: the for the benefit of the baristas? If not, who Well, why not the booths? The hallway­ SPORTS EDITOR: Man Gamber sheer joy and pleas­ benefits?) I tried the Glynn Family Honors facing counter is too rigid, too imposing. ScENE EDITOR: Jess Shaffer ure of being able to Program lounge. This had always been the The outer tables aren't really a part of the SAINT MARY'S EDITOR: Ashley Charnley sit in one of the three place I had gone freshman and sophomore shop at all. And the inner tables, while booths at Waddick's. year to get free coffee from the Keurig great, just don't have the same intimacy of PHOTO EDITOR: Ian Gavlick Less than a handful Andrew Miller machine. Maybe returning senior year was the booths. GRAPHICS 'i'-DITOR: Andrea Archer of times have I been supposed to include a conflated return to Will I ever get a booth again? ADVERTISING MANAGERS: Theresa Bea privileged enough to The Roads my old stomping grounds. But the Honors Sadly, it takes an extraorilinary amount Mary Clare Rodriguez grace that cafe's Scholar Program lounge was no longer my place. I of skill and cunning to win a booth at AD DESIGN MANAGER: Mary Jesse wooden comer with had left it behind in my old age. I had Waddick's. As I mentioned earlier, I have my presence. Less than a handful of times grown out of its milieu. only been able to sit in one a few times. CONTROLLER: Stacey Gill haye I been able to gaze out the grand win­ Then I thought to myseJf, "What about The time schedules of when to go to SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR: Mike Moriarity dows onto Malloy and Decio's shared front Waddick's?" No-the lines were just far Waddick's in general do not apply to the OFFICE MANAGER & GENERAL INFO lawn. Less than a handful of times have I too long and you can never get a seat. But booths therein: once somebody has one, he (574) 631-7471 been able to remove myself from the lines one day I thought I would try and sure or she will hold onto it with dear life. FAX if (574) 631-6927 out the door and the mad-cap dash of enough, you go to Waddick's in the mid­ So I'm left in a quandary. I love the ADVERTISING O'Shaughnessy's post-class bum-rush. Yet dle of a class period (as opposed to in Waddick's booth but I can never access it (574) 631-6900 [email protected] it is in that less than a handful of times that between class periods) there are plenty of readily or reliably. Should I forego my love EDITOR-IN-CHIEF I have realized (internalized, even) my seats to scoop up. And one fateful morning, of the Waddick's booth and settle for a less­ {574) 631-4542 [email protected] favorite spot on our Lady's campus. I was able to get my Green Mountain er place? Or should I continue to claim the MANAGING EDITOR During my year abroad, most mornings I Breakfast Blend, pay the cashier with my Waddick's booth as my favorite on-campus (574) 631-4541 [email protected] ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR would walk to Blackwell's Book Shop and Flex Points and walk to my right to see an spot and hope each morning upon rising (574) 631-4324 [email protected], [email protected] ascend to the Cafe Nero on the first floor. I empty booth. It was here that I first fell in that I will be able to win one? I don't know, BUSINESS OFFICE would pull out whatever novel or set of love with the Waddick's booth. And here, friends. I simply don't know. (574) 631-5313 poems I was reailing that term (Fitzgerald, gentle reader, are the many reasons why In these last few weeks of my senior year NEWS DESK Milton, James, Arnold, Joyce, Hemingway, the Waddick's booth is the best booth of all I will go to Waddick's every day in the "hope (574) 631-5323 [email protected] Wilde, Pope, Woolf), purchase a latte, the booths. of fin cling an empty booth. And if I don't, I VIEWPOINT DESK (574) [email protected] choose a small table and read. Simply Why Waddick's? will walk slowly, contemplatively away. You SPORTS DESK read. I returned to Notre Dame this year Why Waddick's indeed. With all the food will see me often in O'Shaughnessy. But I (574) 631-4543 [email protected] looking for a similar routine. I only had service shops that cover the grounds of our cannot say whether you will find me in SCENE DESK classes in the afternoons and would have fair University, it has become increasingly rapture or in despondency. (574) 631-4540 [email protected] plenty of time to wake each morning, drink hard to decide which one is the best. The SAINT MARY'S DESK achamO I @sainrrnarys.edu a latte and read whatever essay or book Dining Halls offer the forced-meal Andrew Miller is a senior English major. PHOTO DESK was assigned for that day in class. encounter for on-campus undergraduates. He can be contacted at [email protected] (574) 631-8767 [email protected] But I encountered somethlng unexpect­ Reekers stays open at all hours of the The views expressed in this column are SYSTEMS & WEB ADMINISTRATORS ed. Not only was I no longer living in a city night. LaFortune, the Whitman of restau­ those of the author and not necessarily (574) 631-8839 but I was no longer living in a place where rants at Notre Dame, contains the multi- those of The Observer. THE OBSERVER ONLINE www.ndsmcobserver.com LETTER TO THE EDITOR POLICIES EDITORIAL CARTOON The Observer is the independem, daily newspaper published in prim and online by the studenrs of the University of Notre Dame duLac and Saint Mary's YO WO HO College. Editorial content, including advertisements, is Basketball· not governed by policies of the administration of either IMD()f:F IS A institution. The Observer reserves the right to refuse CAP'f'AIN WHO IS advertisements based on content. needs support ATTEMPTING The news is reported as accurately and objectively as possible. Unsigned editorials represent the opinion of the majority of the Ediror in Chief, Managing Editor, The score is final, Kentucky beat Creighton so we will have one Assistant Managing Editors and deparrment editors. more game in the NIT on our home court. The Leprechaun Legion is Commentaries, letters and columns present the views the second (and should be first) best student section in the country. I of the authors and not necessarily those ofThe thlnk that is a pretty cool thlng. To be honest however, it was a little Observer: embarrassing that the first two NIT games were broadcast on ESPN Viewpoint space is available to all readers. The free because the crowd was so small and dull with the exception of a few expression of all opinions through letrers is encouraged. Letters to the Editor must be signed and must include exciting moments. The people who were there were loud, and I give contact informarion. them 100 percent credit for making up for all the empty seats, but it was like comparing Notre Dame Stadium on a game day to the Blue­ Questions rq,arding Observer policies should be Gold Game. directed to Editor-in-Chief]enn Metz. I know the season was disappointing, but come on people, we need to show up for this game and be the loudest, most hostile sl!hdent sec­ POST OFFICE INFORMATION tion Kentucky has ever played in front of. I am fully (not) condoning

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR It's our graduation Pro-life

On Monday, March 23, The Observer published a two­ the idea that others want to mar the graduation of myself page Viewpoint section that contained nine letters about and my friends. Alumni and underclassmen are express­ represent~d the recent announcement that President Obama would be ing their outrage. One alum threatened to bring pictures speaking at this May's Commencement. Of the nine letters of abortion victims. While I am completely in opposition to As both a proud Notre Dame law student and a conscien­ in Monday's Observer, a mere two were from seniors. As President Obama as a staunch pro-life advocate, this is tiou.<; Catholic, I share the excitement of my many col­ a Republican and a member of the Class of 2009, I have the last thing I want to see as I celebrate my graduation leagues who welcome President Obama to give our com­ mixed feelings about seeing President Obama address my with my friends and family. mencement address, as well as the chagrin of those who class as we prepare to go forth from this campus. While I My classmates and I have earned the right to enjoy our feel the invitation clouds our Catholic identity. I would invite am honored the president has chosen to come to South commencement. We have worked hard over the last four those ctitical of the selection to note that the University has Bend, I disagree with almost every political view he holds. years to earn the right to receive a diploma from Our chosen to bestow "its highest award, the ~e Medal, I also understand the sentiment that some of his policies Lady's University. Please do not let your disagreements upon the renowned pro-life, pro-familycrusader Mary Ann are not in line with Catholic teachings. While I have with President Obama take away from our celebration. Glendon. If Professor Glendon is willing to share the stage mixed emotions about the speech, there is one thing I am We've earned this. No one, not alumni, not undergradu­ with President Obama at graduanon, I am certainly willing truly upset about. I am upset that the people who are ates, not even President Obama himself, can take it away to share the auditorium with him. As a former member of complaining are not the ones graduating. from us. President Bush's Council on Bioethics, Professor Glendon I understand there are intense emotions when it comes Michael Scholl could provide a healthy - and likely far more learned - to a politician delivering an address of this nature. If it senior counterpoint to Obama's pro-choice politics. The University were up to me, John McCain would be here as president off campus would do well to allow her the opportunity to speak at instead of Obama. But what makes me even more upset is March 23 length during the commencement activities as well.

David Roberts rhird year law student off-campus The goals of higher eduacation March23

I just wanted to express, from the bottom of my plined sensibility to the poverty, injustice, and oppres­ heart, how honored I am that the President of the sion that burden the lives of so many. The aim is to United States is going to speak at my graduation. I can create a sense of human solidarity and concern for the Play list not think of a greater honor this University could common good that will bear fruit as learning becomes bestow on the senior class. Over the last few days I service to justice." With the recent controversy ofObama's selection as this have heard many people toting the phrases "Obama is Barack Obama is helping to make education manda­ year's commencement speaker at graduation, I have put a disgrace" and, "his values are completely against the tory for all children, combating employment discrimi­ together a short list of songs that I feel summarize the reac­ values and mission of the University." nation, urging the role of religion (in a pluralistic tions (and some reactions to reactions) that this issue has To these people, and to you if you have been worry­ sense) in politics, and encouraging all young people to sparked in our student body and beyond: 1. "It's the End of ing the same, I would ask you: what are the most participa'te in service. It sounds to me like Obama the World as We Know It (and I Feel Fine)"- R.E.M, 2. "We important values of this University? Is .the University's upholds the fundamental values and mission of the Can Work It Out"-The Beatles, 3. "Grounds for Divorce" number one mission to rid the world of abortions, stem -University. And the true "slap in the face" here is that · -Wolf Parade, 4. "The Best Day Ever"- Spongebob cell research, and homosexual marriage? While these if this unenlightened debate continues, the Notre Dame Squarepants, 5. "Don't Come Around Here No More" - may be important issues for some of our students, fac­ Class of '09 will be remembered for nothing more than Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, 6. "Idiot Wind" - Bob ulty and staff; I can not believe that Notre Dame would protesting a man who has risen to one of the highest, Dylan, 7. "I Don't Care"-The Ramones, 8. "What Have I be the incredible and successful University it is today if and most honorable, positions our country offers. Done to Deserve This?"-The Pet Shop Boys, 9. "J*zz In these political and religious agenda's were the funda­ Thank you. My Pants" -The Lonely Island. mental base of the University's mission. I was always Kathleen Hession Ryan Simmons under the impression that the University was "to culti­ senior senior vate in its students not only an appreciation for the off campus Keough Hall great achievements of human beings, but also a disci- March 23 March 23 Don't decide based on one issue

The news of Notre Dame inviting President Obama to alumni. I understand that many at this university oppose cussion, debate, and free speech. Four deeades ago, Father speak at our Commencement in May certainly has travelled ·President Obama's pro-choice policies and support of stem Hesburgh linked arms with Martin Luther King Jr. to decry far Md fast. My friends abroad, in China and Europe, have cell researeh. And I understand how Catholic identity matters the racism that infected our soeiety and stand for justice and sent me emails exclaiming their excitement. My grandfather, so much to this sehool. But to deny the leader of the free equality. This May, our University will bestow an honorary who lives in Hawaii and has absolutely no idea how to use world a place to speak at Commencement because of his pro­ degree on the first African-American President, a man mar­ the Internet, somehow figured out about our invitation to choice policies and support for gay marriage is not just ried to a woman who is the direct descendent of slaves. This Obama and called to congratulate my parents before I could wrong, it's a dangerous way to look at the world. Viewing the is America at its best. I'm proud to call Barack Obama my even break the news. Personally, I was thrilled to hear that world through the prism of a single issue tends to create a President. And I'm proud that my university has taken the President Obama will speak at our graduation, just as I black and white picture; while, in my experience, there are initiative to invite him to speak. would have been thrilled to hear that President John McCain plenty of moral issues that exist in shades of gr<~y. If you dis­ Gavin Payne would give the address. agree with th~ President's policies on abortion, then oppose seruor Consequently, I was surprised to see the Viewpoint pages of his every initiative and mobilize support against them. But off campus The Observer filled with vitriolic articles expressing the don't deny President Obama a place to speak on the basi<; of March23 extreme disappointment and outrage of both students and one issue when universities are meant to be a plaee for dis- Embrace the President's address

To the many Viewpoint writers who oppose President at my graduation. It is a point of great distinction and some­ You cannot ignore the world around you. You have to listen Obama's future commeneement address: You need to take thing that all current students, alumni, faeulty, and staff and learn about other people's opinions- even if you dis­ a step back and truly think about what you are saying. You should be proud of. It is absurd for all of you to suggest that agree with them -because that is what being a university may not agree with the president's views - especially those simply beeause his beliefs on abortion difler from yours that student (not to mention an informed, intelligent individual) on abortion, as you have clearly voiced -but needless to he should not be welcomed here. Let me ask you some­ is all about. If your "love affair with the University of Notre say, he is still the president, and you should be honored that thing: As a Catholic university, should we no longer wel­ Dame" has truly come to an end after learning about the he ehose our institution to deliver a commencement come the study of stem cells? Should we not learn about president's future visit, and you honestly do not want to address. other religions besides <:;atholicism? Should we ban the attend your child's graduation this May (as one of you sug­ Think about it: Any sitting president could speak at essen­ Alfred R. and Lee Abrams Colleetion in llebrew and Jewish gested in your letter), then I think you should sell your com­ tially any university graduation he or she wants, and out of studies from the library? The obvious answer is no - meneement ticket online. There are thousands of people the thousands of colleges and universities in our country, because if we did that, this university would not be living up who would buy it from you and would be thrilled to hear ours was chosen as one of three this year. In 2001, then­ to the ultimate goal of being both the preeminent and pre­ our president speak. You should be honored for the oppor­ President Bush spoke at graduation here at Notre Dame. eminent-Catholic institution in the world. tunity, not disgraeed. I'm not going to hide my religious or political beliefS. I am a Even if you do not agree with stem cell research or share Catholic who is liberal. I agree with little of what President the beliefs of members of other religions, it is still essential David Onuscheck Bush did during his eight year presidency, but if I had been to learn about, discuss and welcome speakers who do senior graduating from Notre Dame in 2001 instead of 2009, I still maintain these beliefs because otherwise, it would be close­ off campus would have been honored that the current president spoke minded and perpetuate a "bubble" around the university. . March 23 THE OBSERVER

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 IEWPOINT page 13 Alumni, parents speak out

LETIERS TO THE EDITOR Where do you draw the line? Allow Obama to speak

I, too, am shocked that Notre Dame is think this is a fair comparison, as those As one who decidedly did not draw this invitation immediately" inviting Obama, who is as pro-abortion a issues are against church teaching and I support Barack Obama in the 2008 ("Obama choice unacceptable," politician as it is possible to be. doubt you would ever fmd a single politi­ election and does not support the March 23)- maybe that person I am all for academic freedom and invit­ cian that proposes to ban the pill or con­ vast majority of his policies today, I ought to give a little thought to the ing people of opposing views to campus for doms. will admit that when I found out graduates, whom the commence­ academic debates. For instance, if Notre I think the death penalty is the closest that my alma mater had invited the ment ceremony is being held to Dame were to hold a forum on the abortion comparison, as in both issues, it is truly a president to speak at my son's honor. Before anyone angered by issue, I think it would be aeceptable to matter of life or death. So I think to be con­ graduation this May, I wasn't exact­ this choice chooses to turn gradua­ invite a speaker or debater who is in favor sistent, those who want to ban Obama ly elated. In fact, I was a bit tion into a circus, they might want of legalized aBortion to make.the case for should also say that Notre Dame should stunned, given Obama's radically to think about that. If we can't trust that side, so that the issue will have a full also ban any Commencement speaker who pro-choice a_genda. our graduating students to have a hearing from both sides. favors the death penalty. Then again, the Due to the uniqueness of its mis­ strong enough moral compass not But this is completely different. Here, we death penalty hits how many? Thirty or 40 sion, Notre Dame will always be to be swayed by a president who are not inviting Obama to an academic a year? And these people are convicted of striving to strike a balance between doesn't even speak about his pro­ debate, but rather, we are giving him an heinous crimes. There are over a million the moral values it espouses and choice views from the podium, honorary degree, and giving him one of the abortions a year, and these victims are 100 the academic freedom that is the what strength of character have most prestigious honors the university has percent innocent. So do you make an argu­ hallmark of great universities. So we, their parents, instilled in them? - promoting him as Commencement ment based on this that the abortion issue long as Mr. Obama does not use his I didn't vote for the Barack speaker and holding him up as a role model is a deal breaker, while the death penalty or speech to advocate his pro-life poli­ Obama. I don't often agree with to our graduates and the Notre Dame com­ other Catholic issues are not? Again, where cies, how does this differ from simi­ him. I vehemently disagree with his munity as a whole. The standard here do you draw the line? A difficult question. lar invitations extended to George position on life issues. He is, should be much higher than for inviting I fear that this issue will tear the Notre W. Bush or his father, both of nonetheless, the president of the someone with controversial views to speak Dame community apart, and this is the whom supported the death pPnalty, United States. I urge Fr. Jenkins to on campus at another forum. most important reason that the invitation which also stands in contrast to the resist the pressure, out of respect Then the question arises: what about was a bad idea. The "prestige" of having a pro-life position? To the class of for the Office of the U.S. other Catholic issues? The church is against President visit Notre Dame is simply not 1988 graduate who suggested "that Presidency, which transcends any the death penalty - so why were Reagan worth the anguish that will be produced. if the administration does not want given occupant. and Bush allowed to speak, when they to suffer the embarrasment of pic­ favor the death penalty? And should we Mark Rolfes tures of dismembered children lin­ Diane Dirkers Jones exclude any politician that does not favor a alum ing Notre Dame Ave. on what alum legal ban on contraceptives or in vitro fer­ class ~f 1984 should be the happiest day of our class of 1984 tilization? Where do you draw the line? I March23 newest graduates' lives, they with- March 23 . Risking it all Hitting them

I am ashamed of Notre Dame today. As break ties because of Ford's plant in where zt hurts a Saint Mary's graduate, sibling, spouse South Africa. In those situations, Father and mother of Notre Dame alums and Hesburgh thought it best to keep the This past Friday I received the quarterly notice from Notre Dame requesting prospective students, you have crossed other camp close so as to have some my contribution to the Annual Fund. Rather than make my usual donation to a line. President Obama is on record as influence. the fund, this year I will instead make a second donation to the National Right saying "if my daughters get pregnant, I Your decision to invite President to Life Committee. This donation will b11 made in honor of Notre Dame don't want them punished because of a Obama to speak at Commencement is a University. The entire Notre Dame family is obliged to express our feelings in mistake." President Obama supports slap in the face to Catholics and pro-life some tangible way. I hope that this will inspire others to respectfully protest FOCA, has already pledged my tax dol­ supporters who toil endlessly and the misguided choices made by the leaders of our beloved Notre Dame. lars to perform abortions overseas and donate hard-earned money to fight the has signed over money for stem cell pro-abortion movement in this country. Joseph Losito research. By inviting Obama - in spite of his fla­ alum President Obama is in stark contrast grant disregard for human life - you class of 1981 to our Catholic teachings. This is not the have everything to lose. March23 same as inviting Ronald Reagan to Catherine Kelly speak when the opposition was anti­ alum war, not the same as supporting Ford Omaha, NE when Notre Dame was pressured to March 23 Speaking from experience

01 keep this short and sweet: I'm saddened by the University's commence­ Rescind invitation ment invitation to President Obama. I say this as a 1992 graduate of Our Lady's University and as a woman who found herself young, alone and pregnant­ and chose life. What policies and positions of Obama can matter if he can't pro­ As the mother of two sons currently strong Catholic identity that is Notre tect the very least among us - the unborn. How do I tell my daughter, the enrolled at Notre Dame, I am deeply sad­ Dame. If President Obama is allowed to wonder of my life, why the school she aspires too attend can't stand against dened by the decision to have President speak, Our Lady will surely shed a tear society and stand for Christ, for our faith, and for Our Lady? Obama as the 2009 Commencement over all of Her University on graduation speaker. His blatant opposition to Catholic day. I would ask Father Jenkins to please Bridget Zappa values disqualifies him as one who should take a stand and be a Catholic role model alum be given such a distinction at the to all. Father Jenkins, please rescind the class of 1992 University. The title "President of the invitation to have President Obama speak. March24 United States" should not fog the University's ability to make wise choices Susan Montalbano in people that they bestow such an honor. Wellesley, MA This decision is contrary to the ideals and March 23 Disgusted by choice

I have just thrown in the trash four Notre Dame t-shirts, a Notre Dame hat, sweatshirt and flag. Needless to say, I will never write another check to the Elated for Obama University. I will not associate myself with a university that offers an honorary degree to a politician who lauds abortion and, just within the past month, has issued an executive order that forces every American to pay for the murder of Thank you! We are thrilled that President Obama will be speaking at our son's graduation. the unborn of the world. I never thought it possible, but Notre Dame is no Anyone who wants to protest by not attending, please send us their extra tickets. We have plenty of longer my university. relatives and friends who would be thrilled to attend. Eoghan McGill Ginny Pauwels alum Rochester Hills, MI class of 1988 March23 March22 THE OBSERVER page 14 CENE Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Quick Facts about U2: • Formed In Dublin on Sept. 25, 1976 • Over.145 million albums sold worldwide • Winner of 22 Grammy Awards, more than any other band • Band members Include Bono (vocals and guitar), The Edge (guitar, keyboard, and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry MuUen, Jr. (drums and percussion) • Band members featured prominently In numerous human rights and social justice campaigns, Including Amnesty In ternatlonal • Bono's lyric writing Is largely Inspired by the Bible • All four band members appeared on postage stamps In Ire land In 2002 • The 1987 album "The Joshua Tree" has sold more than 25 million copies making It their most' popular album to date • The name. "U2"' may come from the Hfte of the Irish unemployment form • Band members are good friends with the members of Coldplay, who are also very active In social justice campaigns

inspired place as the premier stadium rock group. No speaking vocals find their perfect environment one else was even close. by exploring a new style different from the .· Scene Writer So how did they go from dead in the water to impassioned wailing we've come to expect. ·· It all seemed pretty clear-cut for a while the most important band in the world? Largely It's hard, however, to accept such a light sin­ there. We all had U2 figured out. "Pop" had by redoing what they had done before. By gle from a band that has always appeared to just been released to low sales and mixed returning to the classic rock sound of their ear­ take itself so seriously. The listener can even reviews. The following "PopMart" tour, which lier work, they regained much of their early begin to feel slightly guilty about buying into famously involved a 40-foot mirrored lemon, acclaim. They could do no wrong. They the image and forgetting the music. This feel­ seemed to be the final nail in the coffin of a released a U2 iPod with barely a mention of ing disappears immediately when Bono sings, once great band. The only reasonable response commercialism. Six years after Bono's fateful "I don't want to talk about the wars between to U2 was to pay lip service to their early work proclamation, his words were fulfilled. U2 was nations," a line that sounds entirely unbeliev­ while ignoring their current releases. the "best band in the world." The only major able and artificial. U2 is a band capable of · All of this worked until Bono declared that criticism leveled was the lack of experimenta­ great music, but they are just as serious as they were "reapplying for the job of the best tion. Still, U2 never was a group to leave well ever. band in the world." Ridiculously, this worked. enough alone. The other high point of the album, "Cedars of By their 2005 "Vertigo" tour, U2 was cool The band turned to musical titan Rick Rubin, Lebanon" takes advantage of Brian· Eno's again. Musicians such as Franz Ferdinand, who was responsible for the reinvention of atmospheric production. It's a departure from Interpol, Kanye West, Scissor Sisters, Keane, Johnny Cash. After two promising singles, "The the stadium sound of most of the album and and The Killers all lined up to play a support­ Saints are Coming" with Green Day and instead delivers a dark, moody song that feels.··· ing role in their shows. U2 had regained its "Windows in the Skies," a roadblock caused the like a true exploration of sound. band to release Rubin and return to two other The remaining nine songs on the album suf< legendary producers, Brian Eno and Daniel fer from weak writing (''I'll Go Crazy If I Don · · No Line On The Horizon Lanois. They were each veterans of U2 master­ Go Cray Tonight", "Magnificent") and compla­ U2 pieces, "The Joshua Tree" and "Achtung cent instrumentation ("Moment of Surrender", Baby." "White as Snow"). While not terrible songs, Label: lnterscope The resulting album, "No Line on the they merely rank rather low in U2's catalogue. Recommended Tracks: "Get On Your Horizon," is less than inspired. It finds U2 • "No Line on the Horizon" is a disappoint­ standing in place for most of the album, and in ment, but not one without merit. To anyone Boots," "Cedars of Lebanon," "Magnificenf' its weaker moments, trying to catch up. Hints with a preconceived notion of U2, it will fit of promise are spread throughout the album, fectly. It will appease their fans while but they only entice the listener, failing to fol­ ammunition for those who dislike U2. And low through with a complete song. those of us without strong feelings, it will be The most promise is found in the t1rst single essentially forgotten. from the album, "Get on Your Boots." The Edge takes full advantage of his crunching gui­ Contact Nick Anderson at tar in the opening riffs. Bono's staccato, half- [email protected] THE OBSERVER

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embracing and dancing with one of the sound with the release fans. This performance marked a turn­ Can't Leave Behind" in ing point in the band's career because it included "Beautiful Day" It W(,I,S a warm St. Patrick's Day after- showed the television audience the Irish "Elevation" as successful singles. n and everyone on campus was rev­ rock star could make a personal con­ A personal favorite and one of U2 in all things Irish. Off in the dis­ nection with his audiences. As "Rolling most famous songs, "Beautiful Day" is a stereo could be heard blasting Stone" magazine put it in 1985, "for a very optimistic anthem that features 's "City of Blinding Lights" in celebra­ growing number of rock-and-roll fans, drum machine and a rhythm tion. U2 [has] become the band that matters The song contains lyrics about a No band in the modern -rock era has most, maybe even the only band that who has lost everything yet finds influenced more bands than U2. The matters." And after nearly 30 years in fort in what he has: "It's a beautiful ased baud created a new genre the spotlight, U2 still has a very large I Sky falls, you feel like I It's a uu•:LuLuu• of rock music with an atmospheric, lay- fan base and a lot of respect. day I Don't let it get away." red feel, passionate lead vocals, In 198 7, Bono and the band released Obama used the song as an lyrics, and a longer form than "The Joshua Tree," which built on their tional entrance to some campa at of the classic rock era. Their previous albums' atmospheric sound but events last year. themic, post-punk sound has influ­ featured more exploration of American Wanting to present harder-hittin most modern rock bands, includ­ roots rock, including blues-rock and rock, the band released "How t acts like Coldplay, Radiohead, the country music. The album brought sev­ Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" in 2004 and Kings of Leon. eral hit singles to the public, including which included "Vertigo." featured The Irish rock band first got its start "Where the Streets Have No Name," one of the first iPod commercials, with 1980's "Boy" but first gained inter­ "With or Without You,'~ and "I Still well as "City of Blinding Lights" national commercial success with Haven't Found What I'm Looking For." "Sometimes You Can't Make It on 1983's "War." This album included "With or Without You" became the Own," a tribute to Bono's father "Sunday Bloody Sunday," the band's band's first American No. 1 hit single, died in 2001. first overtly political song, whose lyrics and as one of U2's most emotional Bono and company created a ne contrast the devastating events of the songs, it was featured as Ross and kind of rock that has be1m influential Bloody Sunday incident with Easter Rachel's break-up song on "Friends." so many bands over the past 30 Sunday. The subsequent year, Bono and The song has a very slow, romantic, but they have also evolved by company released "The Unforgettable mesmerizing sound and insightful lyrics: various kinds of music and incorpora Fire" with another hit political single, "Sleight of hand and twist of fate I On a ing these forms into their albums "Pride (In the Name of Love)." The song bed of nails she makes me wait I And I Because of their widespread influence was written about Martin Luther King, wait without you." musical experimentation, inspirati Jr. and is still one of the band's most As new forms of music such as dance lyrics and political activism, U2 is easily recognizable singles. and alternative rock influenced the one of the greatest rock bands I.n July 1985, Bono jumped off the band, they reinvented their sound for today. age in the middle of U2's performance 1991's "Achtung Baby" with such hits as of the song "Bad" at the Live Aid con­ "One" and "Mysterious Ways." They Contact Alexandra Kilpatrick at cert for Ethiopian famine relief, then returned to a more traditioaoal [email protected]

the line to get exte all the way to the street and to mingle inside. around the corner. Bouncers literally have Then, around the beginning of I remember being a freshman. I remem­ to hold the crowd back, and a fight that school year, a certain tipping point ber all those slow Saturday nights last year broke out in the parking lot back in the fall breached, a slight shift in weight when the other freshman guys in my hall­ has become the matter of campus lore. caused a popularity landslide. ouuwvu•y,' way and I would sit around in someone's I should be happy that Legends has got­ getting into Legends on Hip Hop dorm room, waiting for a call or text from ten so popular. I remember constantly became harder than unsticking the somebody, anybody, that would release us wishing last year that there were some­ at North Dining Hall. I don't know from our boredom. I remember all those thing else to do at Notre Dame on week­ happened to spur this drastic times when the longed-for call or text ends besides go to a dorm party or go to a Perhaps people suddenly realized never came. party off campus. Legends seemed like the everybody pre-gamed, Hip Hop Then we would pack up our hopes into perfect place to fill that void, except that be just like a giant, less winter jackets and trek across the icy cam­ nobody ever wanted to go there. The few party. Maybe, given the pus to Main Circle. There we would hope times I convinced any of my friends that we softening stance toward the nightclub, to solicit a party invitation from a random should check out Hip Hop Night, we got new freshmen were not bombarded group, or at least get an address from a there only to discover about 10 people anti-Legends propaganda from day cabbie. With any luck, there would actually dancing awkwardly on an empty floor. leading to record turnouts. Or maybe be a party at said address, which we could I wanted Legends to be cool because I entire incoming freshman class just then attempt to sneak into or else submit wanted an option for underage· kids who liked to dance. to paying five dollars for a cup. Usually, couldn't find or didn't want to go to a party Whatever happened, Legends went these nights just led us on wild goose chas­ on weekends, but also did not want to just acceptable to grossly overrated. Like es, and we would end up back at Main sit in their rooms and watch movies or play rock star whom everyone loves eve Circle at about 1:00 with nothing to do. Mario Kart. And then, slowly but surely, though his music is mediocre at b It was then, and only then, that we would Legends started to gain street cred. I heard (Bono, anyone?), Legends has gotten turn our weary souls to the absolute last people who used to dismiss it with a laugh slightly big head. It is my duty to bring resort for late-night entertainment: saying things like, "Hip Hop Night is actu­ back down to its level. Students Legends. ally not that bad. I went last night, and never have to wait in line to get What has happened to turn this estab­ there were a decent number of people Legends, barring a concert by some lishment from campus laughingstock to hot there." name artist. So fellow students, I spot? Nowadays kids are clamoring at the That was when Legends hit its high thought I'd be saying this, but please, door to get into Legends. One can often point. It was a socially acceptable option to going to dorm and off campus p overhear people talking excitedly about go to Legends, and it didn't even have to be again. Techno or Blacklight Nights, but the crown a last resort. Most importantly, anybody jewel of the club's newfound popularity is could spontaneously show up there with a Contact Joey Kuhn at clearly the perennial Hip Hop Night. On group of friends and they would get in jkuhnl @nd.edu

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NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL Lawson will lead Tar Heels against Gonzaga Mills' double-double leads Saint Mary's past Curry, Davidson; Alabama asks VCU to interview Grant

17 shots in an 11-of-27 per­ Associated Press his teammates. with one last memory to match Moore received permission "I get a lot of questions about this entertaining matchup. formance that included four 3- from VCU's Norwood Teague CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -Ty how does Ty's toe feel?" senior Mills had 23 points and 10 pointers -- but none in the final over the weekend to speak to Lawson is starting to feel better, ·Tyler Hansbrough said. "''m assists while leading Saint 10 minutes. Grant about its coaching vacan­ just in time for North Carolina. like, 'It's not my toe. I don't Mary's into the NIT quarterfi­ With the loss still fresh, Curry cy, Teague said Tuesday. The speedy point guard said know.' I don't ask him how his nals with a victory Monday wasn't ready to announce So far, Alabama is the only his troublesome toe is still achy toe's doing because I'm sure night. • . whether he'll return for his sen­ one to have asked, Teague said. after returning to the lineup 100 other people have. I under­ Curry had 26 points, nine ior season. It's not clear whether Grant over the weekend, but he plans stand other people's curiosity. rebounds and five assists in "I haven't thought about it," and Alabama have had any dis­ to play in the Tar Heels' game They want to know if he'll be what might have been the Curry said. "I tried to put it off cussions. Grant did not return against Gonzaga on Friday. And able to go because of his impact natiorral scoring leader's final until our season is over. I'll just calls Tuesday and phone and e­ coach Roy Williams also sounds on this team and what he's game for the Wildcats (27 -8), have to get together with all the mail messages to his agent, optimistic, too, that the Atlantic done this year. Either way, I but Mills overcame his awful 3- people involved in the decision, Mark Carmony, were not Coast Conference player of the thought we were a solid team point shooting with effective but I don't have a timeline or returned. year will be ready for the NCAA with or without him." passing and just enough of his anything like that." Alabama spokesman Doug tournament's round of 16. Still, Lawson makes the Tar usual daredevil drives to the Thanks to the NIT's clever Walker said the school would "It's getting better," Lawson Heels' fast-paced offense go­ hoop, preventing Davidson from scheduling, Curry and Mills got have no comment until a coach said Tuesday. ''I'm walking on it and that was apparent during rallying late. a memorable head-to-head is hired. better. Hopefully in a couple of his return against LSU. Mills and Curry briefly chat­ matchup - although both VCU, which does not have a days, it'll be back to 100 per­ After fans greeted him with a ted before the game, each wished their seasons would football team, pays Grant a cent." loud roar that drowned out his telling the other to simply have have ended in the bigger tour­ base salary of $400,000, with Lawson had missed three name during starting lineups, fun. nament. bonuses and incentives that straight games with a jammed the junior looked rusty and hes­ After occasionally guarding Diamon Simpson had 12 boost his pay to nearly $1 mil­ right big toe before helping the itant early on. At one point in each other, they met up again points and 15 rebounds for lion. top-seeded Tar Heels (30-4) the first half, he came out of the briefly afterward while dodging Saint Mary's, which took charge Potential suitors for Grant rally past LSU in Saturday's sec­ game after feeling a pop in his the red-clad fans whooping it with a 14-5 run early in the sec­ that already have a vacancy are ond-round game in the South toe, took off his shoe and was in up at McKeon Pavilion, wishing ond half largely made on bas­ Georgia and perhaps Virginia. Regional. obvious discomfort while a each other luck until their paths kets by Mills' teammates. The Alabama and Georgia both play He experienced some minor trainer looked at him on the cross again - probably in the Gaels maintained the lead with in the Southeastern Conference, swelling in the toe afterward, bench. NBA. Mills' scoring - and the occa­ and the Cavaliers are in the but nothing like what followed But he got better as the game "It was a personal challenge, sional incredible pass, such as Atlantic Coast Conference. the regular-season finale wore on, helping the- Tar Heels and the sort of personal experi­ his 45-foot lob to Wayne Hunter The 42-year-old Grant spent against Duke that forced him to rally from a five-point deficit ence you don't get every week," for a layup while getting fouled 12 years as Billy Donovan's the sideline. midway through the second Mills said. "I thrive on things with 4:43 to play, driving the right-hand man, including 10 at He participated in the team's half. He finished with 21 of his like that. It took the whole team crowd wild. Florida, before taking over as shootaround Monday and 23 points after the break, to guard [Curry], and we did "It was a special game," Saint the Rams' coach when Jeff expected to go through some including a pair of driving bas­ that, a little bit. He had 26, but Mary's coach Randy Bennett Capel left for Oklahoma three drills during practice this week. kets during the decisive 11-0 we guarded him." said. "I don't know if I remem­ years ago. He has led VCU to But the team has been cautious, second-half run that looked like The NIT rarely gets more ber a game that's been a better three Colonial Athletic keeping him out of practice for the same ol' Lawson. intriguing matchups than this atmosphere. I'm pretty sure I've Association regular season almost two weeks, in addition to "I don't think he's going to be showdown between Mills and never been involved in a game titles. missing both of the Tar Heels' 100 percent," Williams said. Curry, two high-scoring point in here that's had more hype Florida had just won the ACC tournament games and "But we'll take whatever we guards who felt their teams and more attention. To play in a national championship, and in their NCAA opener against can get, especially if it's like were unfairly denied NCAA game like that, to play well, it his first season in Richmond, Radford. that performance Saturday. tJ,Jurnament berths. Neither makes you really proud of your Grant led the Rams to the CAA Williams said the injury will That's about as good as I've had guard disappointed, buj Curry kids." regular season and tournament linger. a point guard play in 21 years acknowledged Mills and the The Gaels' cacophonous championships, and then to a "It's here," he said. "It's going as a head coach. I even told him Gaels (28-6) were a bit sharper bandbox of a gym high in the victory against Duke in the to be here. It's not going to go that I was thinking of calling overall. Oakland hills was packed to the NCAA tournament. The Rams away. It's going to hurt the him 'Rambo' instead of 'Dennis "Hostile crowd, big atmos­ rafters 30 minutes before tipoff. took Pittsburgh to overtime in whole rest of the season until the Menace."' phere, it was definitely a fun Fans stood shoulder-to-shoulder the second round before losing, he can take that time off." Lawson said the performance game for all involved," Curry on the concrete walkway and the showing quickly made Lawson injured the toe in gave him confidence, joking said, describing Mills as "relent­ behind the last row of seats, Grant a hot commodity in the practice two days before the that it proved the toe "wouldn't less. He's just always on the craning their necks for a partial coaching ranks. Duke game and needed a. fall off'' as he tried to play at his attack." view of warmups - during Only Donovan having second painkilling shot beforehand. He normal fleet-footed pace. He's Omar Samhan added 18 which Curry tripped over his thoughts at the last minute after nearly had a triple-double in 36 also hoping it will answer all points and nine rebounds for pants and crashed to the floor agreeing to leave Florida for the minutes in the win, but the toe the questions about the injury. the Gaels, who will play on a layup attempt, getting up NBA's Orlando Magic prevented swelled unexpectedly after­ "It's just one toe," he said. "I Wednesday night at San Diego with a sheepish grin. Grant from leaving after a year ward. It turned out Lawson-on don't think it's that big of a State, with the winner getting a "Is this the atmosphere that to coach the Gatofs. advice from his father-might deal. But to everybody else, I trip to Madison Square Garden they have for every game?" But the interest in Grant has have exacerbated the problem guess it is. I'm just trying to get next week for the NIT semifi­ Davidson coach Bob McKillop hardly waned. when he soaked his foot that it better. I'm ready for it to be nals. asked. "It just blows my mind Last season, the Rams again night in hot water and Epsom over." Mills, the Australian Olympic that they have this kind of won the CAA regular season, salt. star, scored 17 points in the crowd. This is very similar to but lost in the tournament semi­ These days, Lawson is stick­ Saint Mary's 80, Davidson 68 first half of what probably was [Duke's] Cameron [Indoor finals and were snubbed by the ing to a steady regimen of king Patty Mills screamed over the his final game at McKeon Stadium] in terms of the noise NCAA tournament, and this his foot in the morning, before final buzzer and waved both Pavilion, where fans chant level, the heat, the intensity, the year they won the conference practice and after practice. arms joyously skyward, goading "Aussie Aussie Aussie!" after passion. Saint Mary's deserves regular season and tournament Then, when he's at home, he the raucous Saint Mary's fans his baskets. He struggled with credit for that." titles. In the 2009 NCAA tourna­ fills a trash can with ice and into what might have been the 1-of-10 3-point shooting, a com­ ment, they lost 65-64 in the first water and soaks his foot a few first storm-the-court celebra­ mon theme since his return Alabama pursues VCU's Grant round to UCLA when Eric more times in the evening. He's tion in the history of the NIT's from a broken hand two weeks Anthony Grant, who has led Maynor's contested 17 -foot also worn a compression wrap second round. ago. Virginia Commonwealth jumper at the buzzer missed. to limit swelling and exercised This was no ordinary early­ But Curry, last season's NCAA University to the NCAA tourna­ A year ago, Grant was among in a swimming pool. round game in college hoops' hero during Davidson's run to ment twice in the last three sea­ the candidates for the job at The injury has been the topic consolation tournament, howev­ the regional final, couldn't quite sons, is again a popular figure LSU before the Tigers hired of conversati4ln around Chapel er. After winning a full-tilt duel spur a second-half comeback as major conference schools Trent Johnson, and the Rams' Hill for weeks, creating a hub­ with Davidson's Stephen Curry, late in the Wildcats' cross-coun­ look for a coach. success this year made it likely bub that has grown tiresome for Mills wanted to leave his fans try trip, missing 11 of his final Alabama athletic director Mal other schools would call.

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NFL ITA Men's Tennis Division I Top25

team points 1 Virginia 85 2 Mississippi 77 3 Georgia 75 4 Stanford 73 5 Tennessee 72 6 Ohio St. 70 7 Florida 64 8 S~;~uthern California 61 9 Illinois 58 10 Baylor 56 11 UCLA 53 12 Texas 53 13 Kentucky 5d 14 Texas A&M 48 15 Florida St. 47 16 South Carolina 45 17 Alabama 42 18 Pepperdine 41 19 Louisville 41 20 Arizona 41 21 Virginia Tech 37 22 Auburn 35 23 Boise St. 33 24 Wisconsin 32 25 Wake Forest 30

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team record points Browns quarterback Brady Quinn talks to Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Anderson during a 2008 preseason game 1 Northwestern 9·0 400 against the Jets. Quinn lasted just three games as the starter before breaking a finger and needing surgery. 2 Maryland 8·0 365 3 Penn 7·0 365 4 North Carolina 7-2 319 5 Duke 8·2 296 Quinn, Anderson vie for QB job 6 Georgetown 5·3 291 7 Princeton 5·1 289 Syracuse 8 6·2 274 Associated Press quarterbacks subse­ them. year, $20.2 million con­ 9 NOTRE DAME 8·1 234 quently were injured, "I like both guys. I like tract, lasted just three 10 Virginia 6·3 223 DANA POINT, Calif. - and Mangini replaced a lot of the things that games before breaking a 11 Vanderbilt 4·3 210 Brady Quinn or Derek Romeo Crennel as coach I've learned about them finger on his right hand 12 Boston U. 5·3 178 Anderson? Eric Mangini aft~r Cleveland finished in terms of through the ana needing surgery. 12 Loyola (Md.) 6-1 140 isn't sure, so he's throw­ 4-12. conversations and also Anderson returned, but 14 Stanford 6-2 128 ing the Cleveland Browns Mangini, who was fired things that I've seen on he injured left knee liga­ 15 Penn St. 4·4 86 quarterback job into a by the Jets after they col­ tape." ments in the 12th game 16 Dartmouth free-for-all. lapsed from 8-3 to 9-7 What he also has seen and was done, too. 3·3 78 "I don't have a project­ and didn't make the on tape are lots of mis­ Anderson was 3-6 in 17 Ohio St. 7·1 78 ed starter at this point," playoffs, has been on a takes and lots of losses his starts last year with 18 James Madison 4·3 59 Mangini said Tuesday at quarterback carousel as the Browns plummet­ nine touchdowns, eight 19 Cornell 5-2 55 the NFL meetings. "What before. He had three ed from 10-6 in 2007 to interceptions and a pass­ 20 New Hampshire 6·3 52 we're going to do is we'll starters in his three sea­ last place in the AFC er rating of 66.5. Quinn have an open competi­ sons in New York: Chad North. Anderson was 1-2 with two touch­ tion where they'll both Pennington, Kellen received a big contract downs, two intercep­ get a chance to establish Clemens and Brett Favre. after his breakthrough tions, and a 66.6 passer that they'll be the "''m excited about both '07 season, a throe-year, rating. NCAA Men's Volleyball starter." of them," he said of $24 million deal with a They weren't helped by Anderson, coming off a Quinn, heading into his $5 million bonus he col­ a leaky line and poor Division 1-11 Top 15 Pro Bowl season in 2007, third season, and lected this month. But he performances by their opened last year as the Anderson, who will be in struggled beforE' being receivers, particularly starter. As the Browns his fifth. "I sat down with replaced by Quinn for with wideout Braylon team record struggled, he was both of them, been able the ninth game. Edwards dropping many benched for Quinn. Both to spend some time with Quinn, who has a five- passes. 1 UC Irvine 17-3 2 Cal St. Northridge 19·3 3 Pepperdine - -•·•-• I••• 4 Southern California ••J···~·::~ 5 BYU 13·8 IN BRIEF 6 Long Beach St. 10;10 Armstrong still plans on Phillies' pitcher Hamels Younger Curry to 7 Stanford 14·8 racing in Tour de France returns from injury transFer from Liberty 8 Penn St. 17~3 PALENCIA, Spain - Astana LEARWATER - Phillies ace Cole LYNCHBURG, Va. - Seth Curry, 9 UC San Diego 10~10 team manager Johan Bruyneel is Hamels pitched in a minor league the high-scoring younger brother of 10 UCLA 9·12 confident that Lance Armstrong's game Tuesday, his first start since Davidson star Stephen Curry, says he 11 Lewis 16-5 broken collarbone will not pre­ experiencing elbow tightness last is transferring out of Liberty to seek 6-13 12 UC Santa Barb. vent him from taking part in the week. a higher level of competition. 13 Hawaii 6·13 Tour de France or the Giro The World Series MVP threw 3 2/3 Curry, 6-foot-3 and 180 pounds, 14 Ball St. 13-7 15 Loyola (Ill.) 10-8 d'Italia. scoreless innings against Pittsburgh led the nation's freshman with a "I don't think this changes any­ Pirates minor leaguers at 20.2 scoring average. thing for the Tour de France," Philadelphia's spring training com­ Liberty went 23-12 this season, Bruyneel said Tuesday. "A broken plex. It was his first appearance in a finishing with an 88-65 loss to James collarbone in the month of March game since receiving an anti-inflam­ Madison on Monday night in the does not at all compromise the matory shot in his arm last Tuesday. Collegeinsider.com tournament. around the dial start of the Tour de France or "It felt good," Hamels said after Curry scored eight points in the loss. your performance in the Tour de his first outing since March 15. "I "This is a difficult decision that I France." think it was really just trying to have reached after close consulta­ The Tour de France runs July establish feeling each pitch, one at a tion with my family and othnrs close NBA 4-26. time, in each inning. And that was to me," he said in a statement Celtics vs. Magic Armstrong, 37, also had kind of the big thing -- how I'd feel released through the school. 8:00p.m., ESPN planned to ride in the Giro, in between innings. And I felt He said the decision "is based on which runs from May 9 to May great." my desire to develop as an athlete to Jazz vs. Suns 31. Hamels allowed one hit and one the fullest of my potential and take 10:30 p.m., ESPN Bruyneel said the team was walk while striking out five of his 13 advantage of new opportunities that also "not ruling out the Giro at batters. The left-bander threw 35 of may be available to me in a higher­ all. I think it's perfectly possible." 48 pitches for strikes. rated conference." page 18 The Observer+ SPORTS Wednesday, March 25, 2005

NFL League work stoppage looms Lobbyist hired in anticipation of possible inquiry by Congress

satellite broadcasting legisla­ league's 32 teams. RUNAWAY BAY Associated Press tion. The NI1L must respond to The only holdouts: the WASHINGTON - Politics has any changes, Miller said, Oakland Raiders, owned by LUXURY 1~2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS always been a contact sport, "because so much of our busi­ longtime league nemesis AI ·SAUNA and the National Football ness is finding the most fan­ Davis, and the Cleveland ·POOL Lea~ue is suiting up for the friendly way to get our games to Browns. Neither team returned •2 LAKES WI WATERFALl game. the people who want to watch telephone messages seeking •VOLLEYBALL BASKETBALL TENNIS COURTS The NFL has established a them." comment. ·WAtK-IN CLOSfTS .. Washington office in the last Members of Congress have Browne said the prospect of •FIREPLACES year, hired a full-time lobbyist criticized some of the NFL's labor troubles wasn't a factor in ·WID CONNECTIONS and created a political action broadcasting policies. Last year, establishing the PAC and the •7 MIN. TO NOTRE DAME committee to make federal cam­ for example, 13 senators wrote Washington office, noting that ·FITNESS CENTER paign donations. The moves to Goodell, asking him to make over the years, the league and •IIOTTUB come as a work stoppage looms NFL Network games available to the union have come before as a possibility in two years, more fans on free television. Congress together to work for ENJOY THE ATTRACTIVE SURROUNDINGS AND AFFORDABl.f RATES which could geRerate some The league has said it provides common goals. unwelcome congressional atten­ free broadcasts in the home But the NFL's long history of CALl TODAY fOR OUR SPECIALS (574) 256-1350 tion for the league. cities of competing teams, but labor peace is in jeopardy; last The NFL also is facing more the senators argued that the year, the owners voted to opt immediate controversies from NFL too narrowly interprets out of the current collective bar­ how games are broadcast to "home markets." gaining agreement in 2011, whether a ban on Internet gam­ Prior to Miller's hiring, the raising the possibility of a work bling on games should be con­ NFL outsourced its Washington stoppage in two years. tinued. work to outside lobbyists, and If baseball's experience with Commissioner Roger Goodell, has continued to do that on the 1994-95 strike is any indica­ Write Sports the son of a former New York some issues. tion, the NFL could be in for Republican congressman and "The emphasis is to have a some unfriendly reaction on senator, orchestrated the full-time person spending every Capitol Hill. Several lawmakers Email Matt Washington blitz after talking waking moment thinking about introduced legislation to take with owners on the league's leg­ how what Congress or the away MLB's coveted antitrust islative committee three years administration is doing is going exemption after the 232-day [email protected] ago. That commit.tee was mak­ to affect the NFL's business strike wiped out the 1994 World ing a presentation to the owners model," Miller said. Series. on Tuesday at the NFL's annual Miller's operation is overseen meeting in California. by NFL vice president Joe "I agreed with those who told Browne, who is based at league me that during these changing headquarters in New York. In a times in Washington, the league phone interview, Browne said should have full-time represen­ the league looked around, and !Now £easina Por 2009-2010 tation there like so many other saw that other entertainment business and entertainment businesses and sports had full­ .Jlpp{y 'Today organizations that have issues time Washington operations. on the Hill," Goodell told The Major League Baseball, for Limitea .Jlvaifa6Cel I I Associated Press in a statement. example, brought on a full-time Space Coincidentally or not, the NFL lobbyist in 2000. player's union last week chose "It was time for us to come Washington lawyer DeMaurice into the 21st century," Browne Offerintl %e (Best Wgnta{t]@tes in crown! Smith as its new executive said. He pointed out that $99 Por 1st :Mont/is Wgnt 'Witli 12 :Montli Lease! director, replacing the late Gene Goodell, given his political line­ Upshaw, who had predicted a age - his father was Charles $300 Off JS1 :Mont/is Wgnt 'Witli 9 :Montli Lease! lockout. Smith served on the Goodell, who served in the Pree .Jlppfication fFee Por Sttufents 'lith'tli 1.(]).! Obama transition team and pre­ House in the 1960s and the viously worked for Eric Holder, Senate from 1968-71, "appreci­ Cfose to Campus! who is the nation's attorney ates the role that Congress plays general. perhaps more than some do." Washington Redskins safety Browne coined the name of Fred Smoot said he thinks the NFL's new "Gridiron PAC," Smith's connections will come in which raised $313,000 through Castle1Joint handy if Congress gets involved the end of last year, the most An t t. 1..01.1. Cl.e~ .act. South Bead, D1 46637 '»fen .~ a-.: ttJ74) z1z-u1.o 1!-.: (514) zu-•u4 in an NFL work stoppage. recent reporting period. Donors rar. "He knows all the steps to included NFL officials such as ....,...,aldaa•.com take, and I think we made a Goodell, as well as owners and very smart decision on that," executives of all but two of the Smoot said during a recent visit to Capitol Hill to lobby for a fit­ ness bill. The NFL hired Capitol Hill vet­ eran Jeff Miller. 38, to serve as its in-house lobbyist. Miller 15th Annual Min-i-Medical School spent eight years as an aide to Sen. Herb Kohl, most recently Hosting the 9th Annual Otis R. Bowen, M.D. Lecture: as chief counsel and staff direc­ tor of the Senate Judiciary antitrust subcommittee, which "Health Care Under President Barack Obama: An Insider's Debate" Kohl chairs. Kohl, a Wisconsin Democrat, owns the Milwaukee Ralph Neas, CEO, National Coalition on Health Care, Washington,D.C. Bucks basketball team. Robert E. Moffit,PhD. ''I'm a lifelong NFL fan, grew up in Wisconsin, rooted for the The Heritage Foundation, Washington, D.C. Packers at my father's knee every Sunday," Miller told The AP in his first interview since Thursday, March 26, 2009 taking the job. "I had had opportunities in the past to 7:00-8:00 p.m. (EST) leave the Hill and do other things, such as work at a law Indiana University School of Medicine - South Bend firm and lobby firm. But when Raclin - Carmichael Hall the NFL calls, you can't turn Notre Dame Avenue that down." 1234 Among his tasks: Leading the South Bend, IN 46617 effort among major sports (The southeast corner of Notre Dame main entrance, at Angela Blvd) leagues to protect a ban on Internet gambling, which some members of Congress want to Free of charge and open to the general overturn. "We want to maintain the for more information call Memorial Hospital: (574) 647- 7381 integrity of the game, and gam­ bling threatens that," he said. Miller said the league will also be watching as Congress renews Wednesday, March 25, 2009 The Observer + SPORTS page 19

NCAA MEN's BASKETBALL

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It's the kind of exam the At this point in the season, Associated Press Cardinals (30-5) have managed coach Rick Pitino holds no LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Andre to ace again and again this great hopes that the Cardinals McGee can admit it now. He se1).son. Louisville stormed will somehow turn into a dozen was scared. Really scared. Like back to a 79-72 victory and a Reggie Millers at the line. "uh-oh, is this it?" kind of spot in the Midwest region Sure they'll practice them, go scared. semifinals on Friday against through the whole routine of Walking out of the huddle 12th -seeded Arizona (21-131. making so many in a row late in the second half of top­ The win was Louisville's lOth before they can head off the seeded Louisville's second­ straight in games decided by court. But they've been doing round game against Siena last 10 points or fewer. They've that most of the season. Sunday, the senior guard done it the way teams anm't If they make them? Great. If looked up at the clock, saw the suppos.ed to be able to do it in they miss? Deal with it and dig Cardinals trailing by four and the nation's toughest confer­ in. It's what they've done all wondered just for a second if ence. season. his team's two-month roll was Louisville doesn't roly on "You win with defense," finally over. great guard play. Instead, it's Pitino said. "We have weak­ "It's definitely a fear when do-everything senior forward nBsses like everybody has Please recycle time's winding down and you Terrence Williams who handles weaknesses. There are games had a comfortable lead·- you the ball when it matters. when we shoot well from the thought - at one moment and The Cardinals don't make foul line also. I think the bot­ then that lead was gone in a their free throws. Louisville tom line is it comes down to The ObserVer minute and they were up, they shots 64 percent from the line shooting the basketball, creat­ were in control," McGee said. as a team - including 50 per­ ing turnovers and creating a "They were in the driver's seat. cent so far in the NCAAs -and style that wins out." Our backs are to the wall and only two regular contributors It's a style the Cardinals have we were tested." have percentages north of 70. used to win- the Big East regu­ lar season and conference titles, one that is a grittier ver­ sion of Pitino's Kentucky teams of the mid-1990s. Those teams won as much with talent as toughness. This team doesn't have those star qualities. What it does have, however, is Williams, one of the best all-around players in the country. More of an athlete than a basketball player as a fresh­ man, Williams has evolved into the unquestioned leader and most outlandish character on a team McGee calls "the funniest in the country." Williams leads the Cardinals in assists and steals and "gotta have 'em" plays. He scored seven points during Louisville's game-turning 9-Q run and added a couple of late free throws, a good sign for a play­ er who shoots 58 percent at the line. Running the offense - and doing it while logging heavy minutes - isn't exactly a role he envisioned. Yet his play has­ n't given Pitino a choice. Pitino tinkered with his lineup for weeks early in the season hop­ ing McGee, Edgar Sosa or Jerry Smith would take control at the point. None of them did. So Pitino turned to Williams, whose 2:1 assist-to-turnover ratio is the best on the team. Oh, and a midseason adjustment to his shooting form has made him P:hlshlng scams look real, b,ut don't be foo·led. one of the best 3-pointer shoot­ ers on the team as well. The co-captain, however, They're an attempt to steal your identity. refuses to take the credit. While his coach likened him to Superman for the way he res­ cued the Cardinals against the Saints, Williams looks at it more as the next step in a learning process that began in November and December. Louisville hardly looked like a team capable of a deep March run while fosing to Western Kentucky and Minnesota. Their last loss in a close game? A 56-55 defeat to UNLV on New Year's Eve, a loss cemented when Williams missed a contested layup at the buzzer. And the final seven minutes against Siena looked an awful secure lot like wins over Pittsburgh, Syracuse and Marquette. Great defense, a couple of big stops and enough will to survive even as they missed free throws. page 20 The Observer + SPORTS Wednesday, March 25, 2009

NCAA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Michigan State upsets Huskies; Duke rolls

a baseline as were 5,000-plus and 14 rebounds for her 16th 36. After Stem Sorensen hit a 3- Associated Press fans in the stands. double-double of the season. The Huskies continue to steam­ pointer to stop Florida's drought, EAST LANSING, Mich. - The Spartans, though, looked Marshae Dotson scored 22 to roll opponents. No one's come UConn scored the next eight Michigan State fans came to boo like they were going to be in lead Florida (24-8). within single digits of them all points to go up 47-23 and end their former coach. trouble early in the game. With her No. 20 hanging in season and they've beaten their any thoughts of a comeback. They left cheering for the They turned the ball over on Gampel Pavilion on the wall in previous six ranked opponents Sorensen's 30-footer at the Spartans. their first possession and then the Huskies of Honor, by an average of 31 points. buzzer made it 47-26 at the half Mia Johnson scored 17 points gave up a 3-pointer to Abby Montgomery started her 136th UConn took a little while to get marking the 14th time this sea­ and Lauren Aitch had 15, lifting Waner, who returned to the line­ straight game to break the school rolling against Florida. son that UConn led by at least 20 ninth-seeded Michigan State to a up after resting her sprained record she shared with J en Connecticut built a 25-12 lead at the break. 63-49 win Tuesday night over knee during the first-round rout Rizzotti. . before Florida went on a 8-1 run Florida could get no closer the top-seeded Duke Blue Devils of Austin Peay. The senior guard is hoping to to cut the deficit to six. than 20 in the second half. and former coach Joanne P. But the Blue Devils went score­ cap her storied career with Then Montgomery took over. The Gators' leading scorer, Sha McCallie in the second round of less for 4 minutes after Waner's UConn's sixth national champi­ She scored nine straight points Brooks, never was able to get the NCAA tournament. shot and were plagued by onship. Besides Kerry Bascom, during a 13-0 run to put the going, picking up three fouls in Duke didn't make a shot for the turnovers. Montgomery is the only honoree game away. Montgomery fol­ the first seven minutes of the last 71fz minutes as it was Duke had more turnovers of the 11 who hasn't won an lowed up a four-point play with a game. The Gators committed 16 outscored 16-2, leading to stu­ (seven) than field goals (five) NCAA title. 3-pointer and two free throws. team fouls in the first half to dents rushing the court to cele­ when Michigan State led by six She left the game to a long Charles ended the burst with a UConn's four leaving Florida brate. after surging ahead with a 14-4 standing ovation from the crowd three-point play to make it 39- coach Amanda Butler shaking In more than a decade, the run. with 6:23 left and UConn up by 20. her head in disgust. only top-seeded team to lose in Michigan State led 25-20 at the second round was Ohio State halftime after the Blue Devils in 2006 against eighth-seeded made just 27 percent of their Boston College. shots, leading to their second­ Michigan State (22-10) will lowest total in a first half this face the winner of the Iowa season. State-Ball State game on Duke was determined to turn Saturday in the semifinals of the things around early in the second Berkeley Regional. half led by Black, who scored on Jasmine Thomas had 14 points an aggressive move in the lane for Duke (27 -6) and leading scor­ on the opening possession to er Chante Black was held to just match the two points she had in four. the first half. The Blue Devils, who scored at Then, Black caused a turnover least 75 points in each of their and assisted on Waner's 3-point­ last six games, were held to a er that tied the game 34 seconds season-low total and made just after halftime and helped the 27 percent of their shots. Blue Devils go back ahead for the Raucous fans and flying elbows first time since the 12:00 mark of might've rattled them. the first half. The game was so physical Michigan State, though, proved there were sequences in the lane it could take Duke's best shot by that looked like an NHL goal­ competing the rest of the way in mouth scramble. the closely contested game. McCallie was booed - again - when she was introduced and Connecticut 87, Florida 59 she simply smiled as she shook Next stop on the UConn the hand of her successor, Suzy express - Trenton. · Merchant, and shared a laugh Renee Montgomery scored 25 with her coaching staff. points in her fmal game at home Coach P knew how loud it and undefeated Connecticut beat could get in the Breslin Center eighth-seeded Florida in the sec­ because she coached there for ond round of the NCAA tourna­ seven seasons before bolting two ment on Tuesday night. years ago. Her team found out The Huskies (35-0) advanced Tuesday night. to the regional semifinals for the Duke insisted it wasn't unfair, 16th straight season where they as a top-seeded team, to play on will play fourth-seeded California Michigan State's home court. But on Sunday. This is the fourth it certainly seemed to give the time that UConn has been undl'!­ Spartans a lift to have most of feated while playing in the NCAA the lower level in their arena tournament. Connecticut went on tilled and to rattle Duke. to win the national championship Michigan State men's basket­ in 1995 and 2002. In 1996-97, NOW HIRING TOUR GUIDES ball coach Tom Izzo and some of the Huskies lost to Tennessee in FOR THE SUMMER AND NEXT SCHOOL YEAR his players even took time away the regional fmal. from preparing for their third­ Tina Charles followed up her round matchup with Kansas to 32-point effort in the first round Applications available for pick up in the watch the game. with 22 against Florida. She also Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 220 Main Building Izzo stayed for the whole had 10 rebounds for her 11th game, cheering from a suite, and double-double this season. s? Contact Beth Giudicessi, d.edu his players were on their feet on Maya Moore added 22 points NIT THIRD ROUND- TONIGHT 0 7:00 PM NOTRE DAME VS. KENTUCKY FINAL GAME EVER INSIDE THE OLD OYCE CENTER Wednesday, March 25, 2009 The Observer + SPORTS page 21

MLB Yankees overcome Wakefield knuckleball Hawkins saves Houston victory over Mets; Bradley, Soriano, Ramirez power Chicago Cubs past Colorado

from the World Baseball body else, he's got to build up Cody Ransom and Brett just one run in his previous 10 Associated Press Classic. He grounded out in the arm strength." Gardner - could be what New innings. TAMPA, Fla. Tim first, hit a fourth -inning soft New York right-hander A.J. York will use on opening day. "Pelfrey is a guy that usually Wakefield had his pitches mov­ liner to right for a single and Burnett allowed one run and "That's pretty close," manag­ has a little bit better command ing all around the strike zone. walked during the sixth three hits over 5 2-3 innings. er Joe Girardi said. "We might and control," manager Jerry The Red Sox knuckleballer against Wakefield. "We had fun out there," do something a little differ­ Manuel said. "He's probably allowed one run and four hits "If I'd known that, I would Burnett said. "It's getting bet­ ent." going through a period here over 5 2-3 innings in Boston's have waited until Thursday (to ter every time out there." Yankees third baseman Alex where it's a little bit of a strug­ 7-1 loss to the New York play)," Jeter said, joking about Burnett has given up two Rodriguez , the regular No. 4 gle, but he'll be OK." Yankees on Tuesday night. facing Wakefield's knuckler. runs over 15 innings in his hitter, is expected to be out Pelfrey !'!aid he's almost 100 "Today was a good test, The 42-year-old Wakefield four starts. until May after undergoing percent recovered from a shin probably facing their starting struck out five and walked "His stuff is as nasty as any right hip surgery on March 9. injury. lineup the rest of the way," one. His spring ERA dropped pitcher in baseball," Jeter Austin Jackson hit a grand "It's almost to the point Wakefield said. "I'll take all from 7. 71 to 5.40. said. slam during the Yankees' six­ where it's completely gone," the positives out of it and go "The ball is starting to dance The Yankees' starting lineup run eighth, then was reas­ Pelfrey said. "I was debating on to my next one." around a little bit better," Red against Boston - Johnny signed to minor league camp whether or not to even wrap it Derek Jeter went 1-for-2 Sox manager Terry Francona Damon , Jeter, Mark Teixeira , after the game with infielders today." with a walk in his first game said. "He's starting to get his Hideki Matusi, Jorge Posada , Juan Miranda and Eduardo Rodriguez hit his first home since rejoining the Yankees legs under him. Like every- Robinson Cano , Xavier Nady , Nunez. run for Houston, driving Jackson has been working Peffrey's pitch to left in the Morrissey Manor with Hall of Farner Reggie fifth inning. He finished 2-for-3 Jackson , a team special advis­ and Geoff Blum went 3-for-4, Medallion Hunt er, for the past couple of sea­ including a three-run double sons in the minors. in a six-run fifth. David Ortiz had an RBI sin­ Carlos Lee added a pair of gle for the Red Sox, who had RBis for the Astros. won seven in a row. Clue #3: The crowd of 11,113 was a Cubs 9, Rockies 8 record for George M. Greg Smith 's fatigue was Steinbrenner Field, which understandable. originally opened as Legends Smith pitched three innings Field in 1996. in the Colorado Rockies ' 9-8 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Only Domers are allowed on this quest Astros 5, Mets 0 Tuesday in his first Cactus LaTroy Hawkins picked up League game since March 3 But doctors and lawyers would be better than the rest where he left off with the after being sidelined with flu­ Houston Astros . like symptoms. The middle reliever returned "I felt OK," Smith said. "I Their contribution is marked near the treasure's nest from the dido 't feel weak, W o r I d but I did get a lit­ For according to us, Dr. J is the best Baseball tle tired toward Classic to the end." pitch a score­ "{A.J. Burnett's] stuff The left-bander less inning is as nasty as any allowed four runs, Tuesday and pitcher in baseball. , three earned, and Return the Medallion to Room 001 in start a double seven hits. He play in struck out two Morrissey Manor between 9:00 and 10:00 PM. Houston's 8-0 Derek Jeter and walked two. win over the Yankees shortstop Chicago picked New York up two runs in the Mets . New first. Derrek Lee catcher Ivan hit an RBI single Rodriguez homered for the and Aramis Ramirez had a THURSDAY, MARCH 26,2009 Astros in their fifth straight sacrifice fly. 6:30 & 9:30p.m., Browning Cinema victory. "In the first inning I felt like DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Hawkins was 2-0 with a 0.43 I made some pitches, but they ERA in 21 innings over had some hits with a bloop Houston's final 24 games last over second or a broken-bat season. hit," Smith said. "As the game "I thought he threw the ball went on, I felt good, I felt good, well today," manager Cecil but then I would leave a Cooper said. "He looked nice breaking ball up, or leave a and crisp to me." changeup and that's when I Cooper expected Hawkins, started getting a little tired. It along with starting pitcher Roy wasn't as crisp as I wanted to Oswalt , to get some work in be later." beginning Friday, with Chad Gaudin allowed two Hawkins throwing light runs and two hits in two bullpen sessions until then. innings for the Cubs in his first But the 6-foot-5 right-hander spring outing since last arrived in Kissimmee ready to Wednesday. The right-hander pitch, so Cooper put him in. is transitioning to the bullpen Though he had good results, after falling out of the compe­ Hawkins said he felt "terrible" tition for the fifth starter spot. on the mound. "Some things just don't go "I couldn't throw the hall your way sometimes," Gaudin over the plate and I threw a lot said. "Try to make some of pitches," he said. "But I adjustments and get back to need that rhythm from last where I was. I felt good. I felt season when it counts." good about what I was doing Astros starter Wandy out there. It was a lot better Rodriguez pitched four score­ than I had been before. It's a less innings against a New work in progress." York team that was without Gaudin has a 10.03 ERA this several key players including spring. He got the start even David Wright , Carlos Beltran though he lost to left-bander and Jose Reyes . The lefty Sean Marshall in the competi­ appears to have recovered tion for the final rotation spot. from last week's left index lin­ Manager Lou Piniella said his ger injury - he allowed two role likely will be as a middle hits and walked two with a reliever. Tickets: $6, $5 faculty/stat( $4 seniors citizens, and $3 all students pair of strikeouts. Milton Bradley hit his second "I controlled my curveballs," spring homer and finished Calf 57 4-631-2800 or visit perform ingarts.nd.edu Rodriguez said. "I felt the fin­ with three hits for Chicago. DEBARTOLO ger, but not bad. I need to Alfonso Soriano went 2-for-2 !J! PERfORMtNGARTS CENTER work more because today I with two walks and two RBis, missed my location a little bit." and Reed Johnson scored NANOVIC INSTITUTE FILM SERIES Mets starter Mike Pelfrey three runs." gave up six runs and 10 hits in Dan Ortmeier hit a two-run 2008~2009: CONTEMPORARY EUROPEAN ANIMATION 4 2-3 innings, after allowing homer for Celorado. page 22 The Observer + SPORTS Wednesday, March 25, 2009

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NBA ~UNIVERSITY OF ~NOTRE DAME Spurs hold on to edge Warriors Center for Applied Mathematics Parker scores 30 in win; Bryant sits fourth quarter in blowout victory THt 2No INTtRNATIONAl WORK~HOP ON their four-game road swing with leads, on the road especially, we Associated Press a stop in Dallas on Wednesday. can take care of the game and SAN ANTONIO - The San The Spurs head to Atlanta on make sure you continue to exe­ MOOtl RtOUCTION IN ~tAGING rlOW~ Antonio Spurs didn't let a third Wednesday and may face the cute and stay focused on what March 30-April 1, 2009 straight game slip away in the Hawks without Duncan. you need to do well every single Center for Continuing Education (McKenna Hall Auditorium) final moments. But boy, was it Popovich is trying to preserve possession and sustain the close. his 32-year-old forward for the lead.," Gasol said. Gnawed by last-second losses playoffs, and already sat out Los Angeles was up by nine INVITED SPEAKERS in their previous two outings, Duncan in a back-to-hack within the first five minutes and • Henry Cumm, National Uiliverslty of Ireland the Spurs got redemption when games earlier this month. then closed out the first quarter Roger Mason made an 18-footer He gave no indication Tuesday with eight straight points to go • Yannls Kevrekidis, Prin ' >¥iHUJIUifUI51H IIIJJUJUIIJ ..IIIIIIIIIU iiEU: I II ihht-~.: ·:. ~UUfUIUU~- Kelenna Azubuike scooped it up "I don't really care about that Nenad Krstic added 11 and Ifill JUUtiUU IUfll ll I flit Ulf ftiiiii¥UUUIU JUU ~! .::::::~.,::::~~;. .-,~:~:;::::::::::. to race down the court for an too much," Bryant said. "It's all Thabo Sefolosha, Russell Ill u•UIU:UUiltiU tUftit itiUU:· ··ut.:t<·: :UUiEUUUJU:=: IU UUJUUUttllltiUUitUI JIIUIJ ·.·lfl!l~'~' "'UHUtUII:UI- IU UUIIIItllf.. lllllUIIUU IUUif · ~tN u:uu:~•uuu easy layup with 33.9 remaining. about how well we're playing, if Westbrook and Nick Collison u ..nu= ··~~·:· · · :;:tfJ'···A =u:••~ ·::::::::::.~::::::::::::::. U¥1JilfJ"L .. ,· •:.:>·· <·:~~;:,~:: :<·.:::Ul~-: .>tHU1f 1: That put the Warriors ahead our bench comes in and holds each had 10 for Oklahoma City. . tllUIUUII ..IfiUUI U IIIU¥1,, , :·ss=t=H: ~ · ·· .. , ::·=·:: ,,., :,·.·;qa:: .. ,~uuu•fttiU ltllillfUIIfUII:UIIlft au:1ut:::~-:.~~*~ ~-=:: · ··, :=, ~%<:a-~===f~~~nutunu t J 106-105, but not for long. our leads." "That's one of the best teams 11111-ltllnlllliUI UlllllUIBU.:H't~ · ~ ,.; ~;:;>:::{:<:::~:f::f:~UUUilU It ...... ,.¥ ... fl!lf$ lltUH-~t: < -:.,;~>-><<:::~>~·: -~~.!IUJIE1UI J t~e Lamar Odom scored 18 points in the league right now," IHUUUIIU¥U. tUI 1~ ~F~ =·~ :H* u••nn-..tn Ulfltt ll UIJ IIIJU made a big shot and we didn't. more often, absolutely," Gasol third foul, Thunder coach Scott Uttll I IUUt UIJII ... •I Brooks went without a point· nnt That's really the bottom line." said. "I think it's something that Th$fof;!tf'Wtr~W>~i1J!£1.%11l~ilwril ~ l'Mi~l!1T'i !l! Mll.i i~W of their last 19 road games. do that as often as we should. backcourt with forwards Green, ~g:,~~'i" They have two more left on "Hopefully when we get big Collison and Krstic. ~w¥;.·~·-~iii·~:.;i.iit~%· ------,

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opponents, wins over ranked if not the best, in the country," teams, head-to-head reeord Irish senior Christian Hanson CCHA and the RPI. Boston University said. continued from page 28 . won its only game against All of the Notre Dame play­ Michigan this season, and its ers are looking forward to see­ Four. winning percentage (1.000) ing their conference do well in "As much as I don't want to against the Wolverines tops the tournament. have to play Michigan again, Notre Dame's (.667), which "I think even if there was a I'd like to see them get to the most likely gave them the situation where we didn't Frozen Four," Jackson said. edge. make the tournament we ''I'd love to see Miami take a Both teams had plenty of would still be rooting for the shot at it and Ohio State. But it chances to take on top compe­ other CCHA teams," sopho­ would be tough to do that tition as the Hockey East - more Ben Ryan said. because there are a lot of good the Terriers' conference - is The Irish have a lot of pride teams all over the country." the only other conference with in their conference. That was The Irish received the sec­ four teams in the tournament. never more evident than last ond overall ranking behind Notre- Dame is looking forward weekend when they won the only Boston University. Despite to the chance to prove itself CCHA's Ma~n Cup. the fact that the Irish had the against the strong Hockey East "We put a lot of pride in the No. 1 ranking and a higher teams. trophy,'' Hanson said. "It was a winning percentage, the "Any time you get the chance big deal to win it and we're not Terriers were able to edge to showcase your team and going to let anyone take it Notre Dame because its your conference's skill against from us. We're protecting it." PairWise Ranking was one other conferences you really point higher. The PairWise want to do well and let people Contact Dan Murphy at rates teams based on common know you're one of the better, [email protected]

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weekend's doubleheaders at Izzo leads MSU to the top Georgetown and South Cardinals Florida. continued from page 28 "We're going to work on ance streak is fourth longest "They go into a game, they team chemistry on the field," Associated Press in the nation behind only know they are prepared for brought home Jorgensborg to Marrone said. "We have all the EAST LANSING, Mich. - Arizona, Kansas and Duke. what's going to happen," give Notre Dame the 5-1 right parts, we just need get Late March would be a bad Izzo won the 2000 national Izzo said. "I guarantee you advantage. everything clicking again. The time to line up Tom tzzo for title and has coached in four every player is going to say "Same as with the defense, hitters are there, pitchers are a GQ magazine cover photo Final Fours, with a potential all the rocks have been any window they thought they there, it's just a matter of put­ shoot. fifth trip now two victories turned over, all the stones had to get something going, ting it all together." The Michigan State coach away. have been flipped. We know with a combination of good Notre Dame will return to tends to look a little haggard Not bad for the native of what's going on. There will pitching and good solid action today with a home dou­ this time of year, with tired Michigan··s rural Upper be no surprises. That's the defense, we just shut them bleheader against Western eyes, a weary smile and a Peninsula, who labored as only thing I can give to them. down," Marrone said. Michigan. no-frills green warmup suit an assistant The rest of it, The Irish will hope to take reflecting the long hours he's under Jud they have to the momentum from the non­ Contact Molly Sammon at working as his team Heathcote for give to me." conference victory into this [email protected] advances deeper into the more than a "They go into a game, Michigan NCAA tournament. decade before they know they are State defeated And Izzo wouldn't have it taking over Kansas 75-62 any other way. the Spartan prepared for what's on Jan. 10 in FOOTBALL "I might look worse," Izzo program going to happen." East Lansing. said Tuesday with a sandpa­ before the But Izzo says per voice. "I might feel 1995-96 sea­ his team real­ Tom lzzo worse. But as far as inside ... son. izes the young Wife of Pirates prospect this is it. I don't live for The 54-year­ Michigan State coach Jayhawks have opening day. I live for March old Izzo is the improved dra­ and I love every minute of it. longest- matically since. "If I was looking good and tenured coach in the Big Center Cole Aldrich and suspect in kidnapping feeling good - probably Ten. He won his fifth regular guard Sherron Collins were wouldn't be playing." season conference title this significant contributors dur­ cers at her home waiting to Second-seeded Michigan year. ing last season's NCAA title Associated Press deport her and the child's father State (28-6) fac·es No. 3 seed The Spartans made the NIT run for Kansas. Several new­ PLANT CITY, Fla. - A 2- to Mexico. Kansas (27 -7) in a Midwest in Izzo's first two seasons. comers, including guard month-old is back in the arms of Janet offered to help, but said region semifinal Friday in It's been nothing but the Tyshawn Taylor, have steadi­ her parents and the wife of a top she had to take the baby. Indianapolis. The Spartans NCAA tournament since. ly improved over the course Pittsburgh Pirates minor league The two women drove with have been in the round of 16 Izzo's recipe for success? of this season. prospect is suspected of taking the infant to a farm where the eight times in the past 12 Hard work, exhaustive game Michigan State is led by the infant from a health clinic child's father works and Janet years, more appearances preparation, a fiery Big Ten player of the year outside Tampa, authorities said told him the same story, and the than any program in the demeanor and a disdain for Kalin Lucas, a point guard Tuesday. mother later handed the child nation except Duke. contentment. It's no fluke averaging 14.6 points and Amalia Tabata Pereira, 43, over. The Spartans have looked that his teams almost always 4.5 assists per game. was being questioned by Florida Plant City police Capt. Darrell good in their first two NCAA are among the national lead­ But the Spartans have been detectives in Manatee County, Wilson couldn't confirm the games, defeating 15th-seed­ ers in the statistics that getting key contributions where the girl was found mother's account of events. ed Robert Morris and No. 10 reflect toughness from a host of players, unharmed Tuesday afternoon, a "We believe that may have seed Southern California in rebounding and defense - including a career-high 18 day after she was taken from the been the story, but we haven't the first and second rounds. even when the offense is points from defensive spe­ clinic. Plant City Chief of Police spoken with the suspect," he The victories give Izzo a 28- inconsistent. cialist Travis Walton in the Bill McDaniel said authorities said. 10 record in the NCAA tour­ Izzo takes a football-like win over USC. are looking to charge Pereira Investigators now believe nament, tied for the fifth­ approach to video study and The Michigan State-Kansas with false imprisonment. Janet and Pereira are likely the best winning percentage game preparation that gets winner advances to play She is the wife of Jose Tabata, same person. Wilson said among active coaches. his assistants and players up Sunday against No. 1 seed 20, an outfielder and one of the Pereira has a criminal record Michigan State's 12-year to speed on opponents with Louisville or No. 12 seed top three prospects for the that includes theft and fraud NCAA tournament appear- the best in the nation. Arizona in the Midwest final. Pirates, who train in Bradenton, convictions and that police did which is in the county where the not have a hometown for her infant was found. In a state­ because she has several aliases. ment, Pirates president Frank "We don't know if it's an iso­ Coonelly said they have received lated incident or not," he said. "no indication that Jose is There were conflicting reports believed to have had any regarding exactly how the infant involvement in this matter." was found. Sandra Cruz-Francisco was Plant City police said Pereira taken from her mother, Rosa turned herself and the baby in to Sirilo-Francisco, about 3 p.m. the Manatee County Sheriff's Monday by a woman her family Office early Tuesday afternoon. only knew as 'Janet,' Plant City But authorities in Manatee said police said. The mother had Pereira was detained after an taken her baby for a checkup at anonymous tipster called police the Plant City Health to report a woman on a street Department, where she met corner in downtown Bradenton Janet, who said she was an had information about the miss­ immigration official, Sirilo­ ing baby. Francisco told the Tampa When deputies responded to Tribune. The woman told Sirilo­ the scene, the baby was found Francisco that there were offi- and a woman was detained. page 26 The Observer + SPORTS Wednesday, March 25, 2009

half that put junior right fielder David Mills on second CMU base. Pollock wasted no time continued from page 28 in turning the score around, blasting a no-doubter over with the Notre Dame offense the left-field fence off reliever struggling to overcome a 7-6 Jesse Hernandez, who took deficit. But Pollock's blast the loss. turned the tide for the Irish. Notre Dame continued with who would score one more in four straight singles, and the seventh and five in the though one runner was eighth to turn a tight game gunned down at the plate, the into a rout. · Irish scored once more on a Frflshman lefthander Ryan McConnell groundout to grab Richter (2-0) tossed three a 9-7 lead. shutout innings in relief for Pollock drove in another the victory, allowing just two run in the eighth with a sin­ hits and two w'alks while gle, and after B'arnes' sacri­ striking out four. fice fly, Sherry cleared the "Our whole focus tonight bases with a single up the was to play nine innings middle that went under the hard," Schrage said. "This glove of the Chippewas' cen­ team needs to establish an ter fielder. That gave the Irish identity, and we want the a 14-7 lead, and Central identity of playing all 27 Michigan would add just one [outs) hard and laying it all on a solo home run by Scott out on the field, and we didn't Phillion in the ninth. do that on Sunday. That was "We had to come back from disappointing, but tonight it the Seton Hall series," Pollock was not disappointing." said. "Just picking up wins - After a rough start, Central every win is a win, so it helps. Michigan starter Trent Hopefully we'll win tomorrow Howard kept the Irish offense and get some momentum at bay through the middle going for Pittsburgh [this VANESSA GEMPISfThe Observer innings, and Notre Dame weekend)." Senior lefthander Sam Elam delivers during Notre Dame's 14-8 victory over Central Michigan trailed 7-4 until chasing The Irish started quickly, Tuesday. Elam threw three innings of one-run ball in relief of freshman Dustin lspas. Howard in the bottom of the scoring three runs in their sixth. half of the first' without hit­ error by Sherry extended the Senior lefthander Sam Elam going to be pretty scary I Sophomore third baseman ting the ball particularly inning. came on for lpsas in the third think." Greg Sherry made it 7-5 with hard. Freshman starter Dustin and threw three innings of Elam, who was once pro­ an RBI single that plated sen­ Tate led off with an infield Ipsas, who lasted just two one-run ball to keep the Irish jected by Baseball America as ior shortstop Jeremy Barnes, single, and after a four-pitch innings, allowed three in it. the Big East's top Major who had reached on an error. walk to Mills, Pollock blooped straight hits before retiring Elam, who didn't appear in League draft prospect for his After sophomore catcher a single to right to load the the side. a game last year, allowed just live arm, could work his way Cameron McConnell's single, bases. Freshman designated "It was a repeat of Sunday," two infield hits while striking back into the mix if he can freshman second baseman hitter Mike Scioscia guided a Schrage said. "In the dugout out five and showcasing a continue to improve his com­ Tommy Chase ripped his first bouncer right through the we were like, boy, this is just low-90s fastball and an mand. career hit past first base to middle of the infield, scoring a repeat. We need pitchers to impressive curve. "Mentally, to be able to flght score Sherry and make it 7-6. two before a double-play either close the door and "We've been waiting for a through that and come back But sophomore left fielder groundout scored Pollock. make a pitch, or we've got to day like this for him," Pollock like he did is a real credit to Golden Tate would ground Notre Dame allowed Seton make a play behind them." said. "He's got great stuff, him," Schrage said. "I could­ into an inning-ending twin Hall to score 19 two-out runs Notre Dame cut the deficit he's worked hard every day, n't be happier for him and killing to end the threat. in a three-game series over to 6-4 in the bottom of the and it's great to see him come hopefully he keeps building After Richter got out of the weekend, and Central second, when back-to-hack out here and actually see from there." trouble in the top of the sev­ Michigan struck right back in singles from Tate and Mills some results. He's got a. lot of enth, Notre Dame took advan­ the second with six two-out plated Chase, who reached confidence now after today, Contact Matt Gamber at tage of a leadoff error in its runs, all after a throwing after being hit by a pitch. so if we get him going, it's [email protected]

"One of the famous names in college basketball," Irish forward Knights NIT Luke Ilarangody said. "That just continued from page 28 continued from page 28 adds to it. This is the matchup we kind of wanted, and we get to Even though Corrigan won't night because I didn't want to go play another home game which is talk about it, the Irish are on over to Midway and fly to Omaha great." the short list of teams in con­ quite frankly," Irish coach Mike The Wildcats have had Notre tention for a Mtional cham­ Brey said. "We're thrilled W!l get Dame's number in their meetings pionship, and a win against to play again in front of our home over the years. Kentucky leads the Knights today would only crowd." the all-time series 41-17 and has further their cause. Now Notre Dame is left to won­ won the past 10 meetings The Knights (5-2) are also der if any of' its fans will notice. between the two schools. The last opening their conference sea­ Last week the Irish drew 2,064 Irish victory over the Wildcats son today, and hope to and 3,013 fans, respectively, for came on March 5, 1990. improve on 2008's 0-5 GWLL their games against UAB and This year's Kentucky squad record. Bellarmine relies pri­ New Mexico despite the incentive doesn't possess the talent of many marily on three players for or free tickets for the first 1 ,000 past teams, but it does one of the their offensive production - students. Brey is optimistic that most dynamic players in the sophomore midfield Dereck an opponent of Kentucky's pedi­ country. Meeks - who Brey paid Hopcroft, junior attack Sean gree will help put fans in the a house visit to before watching Doyle and freshman midfield TOM LAfThe Observer seats. him commit to Kentucky one Jarrett Davis. In this respect, Senior midfielder Peter Christman makes a move during Notre "We need a good crowd, and I week later - is sixth in the nation Corrigan said the Knights are Dame's 19-7 win over Dartmouth on Feb. 28. f'eeljust talking to our ticket peo­ in points per game with 24.2. comparable to Vermont, who ple and being out in the commu­ A 6-foot-4-inch slasher with the Irish beat 13-7 O'n own team first, before they positive point for the Irish on nity the last two days that we're range, Meeks has topped the 30- Saturday. worry about the opposition. that side of the field is the going to have a good crowd," point plateau seven times this "I do think they're similar "While we certainly respect team's ability to spread the Brey said. "There's no question season. He drew national atten­ in that way," he said. Bellarmine and appreciate scoring around. So far this when our crowd is rolling we play tion on Jan. 13 when he scored "They're also similar in the what challenges they bring, year, seven different Irish better." 54 points in leading Kentucky to a way they tr-y to generate we really need to concern players have netted hat Those in attendance 90-72 win over Tennessee. their offense. I think some of ourselves with our execution tricks, and 16 have regis­ Wednesday night will be treat!ld "You have to be really aware of the challenges on the defen­ right now," he said. "And tered a point. Most recently, to an opponent usually occupied him at all times. You can't rest," sive side of·the ball will be make sure we're doing the it was senior attack Ryan with another tournament held in Irish forward Ryan Ayers said of similar." things that we need to do Hoff who netted five goals in March. The winningest team in defending Meeks. "You have to be Corrigan also said he before we worry too much the win over the Catamounts. the history of college basketball, on his hip the whole time, make expected Bellarmine to use what they're doing." The Irish are averaging Kentucky had made the NCAA him feel uncomfortable. Maybe picks offensively, as the One part of the Irish game­ 12.33 goals per game, while Tournament each of the past 17 deny him the ball a little bit, so he Knights did against the plan that Corrigan said need­ giving up only 7.33. The seasons. can't have the ball in his hands. Catamounts. ed improvement was the defense is anchored by senior The history of the Wildcalc;' pro­ You just really concentrate on "They did some things "offensive fluidity." netminder Scott Rodgers, gram is a laundry list of accom­ team awareness and helping offensively with picks that "We've done a lot of things who has started every game plishments. In addition to topping out." could be problematic," he well at different times offen­ for the squad. He will be any other school in all-time wins Wednesday's game will begin at said. "We didn't do a great sively over the course of a faced with a Bellarmine (1 ,988) and all-time winning per­ 7 p.m. and will be televised on job against Vermont in the game, but we haven't estab­ offense that comes in averag­ centage (.758), Kentucky also ESPN2. It will be the final game in way we played picks." lished our identity at that end ing 11.86 goals per game. leads the nation in NCAA the current Joyce Center: which is In order to come out with a of the field," he said. The match begins at 4 p.m. Tournament appearances, victo­ set to be renovated at the end of win against the Knights, Even if Corrigan is con­ ries and games played. The Corrigan noted that the Irish cerned with Notre Dame's Contact Sam Werner at Wildcats' seven national titles put Contact Greg Arbogast at would have to focus on {heir offensive efficiency, the one [email protected] them behind only UCLA. [email protected] .------

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MEN'S BASKETBALL MEN's lACROSSE Back to the Big Apple? Irish take Team can advance to 6-0 record New York with victory into league By GREG ARBOGAST Senior Staff Writer By SAM WERNER In an odd bit of symmetry, the Associate Sports Editor finish of Monday's Kentucky­ Creighton game ensured that this The No. 3 Irish will go into year's seniors would go out in today's matchup against style. Great Western Lacrosse Just days after Tory Jackson's League (GWLL) foe last-second shot put Notre Dame Bellarmine sporting a 6-0 one game away from the NIT record for only the second semifinals in New York City, Jodie time in school history, but Meeks' last-second basket don't expect Notre Dame ensured that its next game would coach Kevin Corrigan to get take place in the Joyce Center - caught up on his team's and that it would be against record. Kentucky, arguably college bas­ "The record is about what ketball program's most storied you've done in the past," he program. said. "And if we're focused on "I was trying to rally the spirit the past then we're missing of Adolph Rupp throughout the something." IAN GAVLICK!The Observer Irish junior guard Tory Jackson runs the point during Notre Dame's 74-62 loss to West Virginia see NIT/page 26 in the Big East tournament on March 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York. see KNIGHTS/page 26

ND SOFTBALL Solid defense keys nonconference win over Ball State

sophomore right fielder Erin Christine Lux for an RBI and the game, a double play from early on. Shortly after, Miller By MOLLY SAMMON Marrone said. put the Irish in the lead, which Miller to sophomore shortstop hit a home run, bringing Sports Writer Neither team managed to they kept for the remainder of Katie Fleury at second to Lux Northway, Johnson and herself score in its first inning, as the game. showed that defensively, the around the bases for a 4-1 Notre Dame used a pair of Irish (12-11) senior Brittney "Defense is where we took Irish were on top of their Irish lead. crucial double plays and a Bargar and Cardinals (9-13) control of the game," Marrone game. In the fourth inning, the Irish three-run homer by freshman pitcher Elizabeth Milian each said. "We shut down any "The double plays just pump found a big hole in left field as second baseman Dani Miller to started strong. momentum that they had." us up. They were big plays, Jorgensborg, freshman top visiting Ball State 5-l In the bottom of the second, The game was a defensive and they ended innings," Kristina Wright and Fleury Tuesday. an overthrow from Cardinals gem for the Irish. A double Marrone said. "It switched the each placed the ball just out of "We put the ball in play hard shortstop Alicia Barkley moved play from junior third base­ momentum in our favor." the reach of the Cardinals' left and consistently, we put con­ Irish runners to second and man Heather Johnson to Lux Notre Dame's big inning fielder. Freshman Alexa stant pressure on their third. Senior Brianna at first base and back to came in the third. Both senior Maldonado's · sacrifice fly defense, and we capitalized on Jorgensborg hit a grounder Johnson gave the Irish a little designated hitter Beth mistakes that they made," that brought in junior defensive momentum. Later in Northway and Johnson singled see CARDINALS/page 25

BASEBALL HOCKEY ND tops Central Michigan Conference sends four

By MATT GAMBER teams into tournament Sports Editor beginning of the year," A three-run seventh inning, By DAN MURPHY Jackson said. capped by junior center field­ Senior Staff Writer Miami swept the Irish at er A.J. Pollock's two-run home back in October, and blast to left, turned a one-run With four CCIIA teams in the RedHawks are the only deficit into an Irish lead as this year's NCAA Tournament, team in the country to beat the hosts piled on late to beat Notre Dame and its confer­ Notre Dame more than once. Central Michigan, 14-8, on ence mates are one of the Notre Dame and Michigan. Tuesday afternoon. most dangerous groups in this which met in Saturday's CCHA Notre Dame (14-7, 1-2 Big year's postseason. Championship game, were East) snapped its first two­ Ohio State and Miami both both given No. 1 seeds. game skid of the year by received No. 4 seeds despite Michigan is playing out of the scoring at least two runs in railing to make tho semifinals Bridgeport. Conn. braeket, each of its last three at-bats. or the eonrnrnnce tournament. and Notre Dame is staying Pollock's four hits. two stolen Both or them have wins over close to home in Grand bases, three runs and three Notre Dame and Michigan Rapids, Mich. HB!s paced an Irish attack this year. If not for their early Neither of those teams will that ripped 20 hits against exits in tlw CCIIA playoffs have to faee orr against the the Chippewas (9-13). they most liknly would have tough CCIIA No. 4 seeds "A.J. 's such a versatile reeeived a bnttnr draw. Irish because the NCAA rules pre­ player." Irish coach Dave eoaeh JefT Jaekson said they vent a team from playing Schrage said. "He's just such will be a tough challenge for someone in its own confer­ a talented player, and what any No. I send. ence in the first round. can you say - he showed all "I think Boston University is Each team is in separate his tools today at the plate." going to have their hands full brackets, giving the opportu­ He did it in a big situation, VANESSA GEMPISfrhe Observer against Ohio State and we nity for an all-CCIIA Frozen Junior center fielder A.J. Pollock finishes his swing during Notre know what Miami ean do. We see CMU/page 26 Dame's 14-8 win over Central Michigan Tuesday. saw that first hand in the see CCHA/page 25