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Volume 46, Issue 123 | wednesdAY, april 17, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com ND community supports cancer research The Bald and the ‘Embrace the Beautiful fundraiser identity of being a begins in LaFortune bald woman’

By CHARITHA ISANAKA By KAITLYN RABACH News Writer Saint Mary’s Editor

Less than a week after mem- After participating in St. bers of the Notre Dame com- Baldrick’s Day fundraiser, “The munity raised money for the Bald and the Beautiful” last year, American Cancer Society at senior Maeva Alexander said she Relay for Life, students are wants more Saint Mary’s women shaving their heads, cutting “to embrace the identity of being their hair and purchasing hair a bald woman” and shave their extensions to further support heads to fundraise for childhood cancer research. cancer research. The Bald and the Beautiful Alexander said she appointed (TBAB) fundraiser will begin herself the Saint Mary’s coor- today at 4 p.m. and run until dinator of the St. Baldrick’s Day 10 p.m. in the Sorin and Dooley fundraiser, after she realized how Rooms of the LaFortune much of an impact shaving her Student Center, TBAB co-chair head had on her perception of fe- Betsy McGovern said. It will male beauty. continue Thursday from 4 to “It was an amazing experi- 10 p.m. and Friday from 4 to 8 ence,” Alexander said. “It affected p.m. me in so many different ways be- “I am reminded over and cause our society does not view over how innately gener- women without hair as feminine. ous and giving people are,” Shaving my head actually made McGovern said. “Local styl- me feel more empowered be- ists donate hours of their time cause I knew I could be a woman over the event’s three days and without hair.” continue to thank us for letting A woman’s appearance often them participate.” affects how other people treat her, TBAB is the largest Photo courtesy of Elisabeth McGovern Alexander said. She said The Bald A participant of last year’s St. Baldrick’s fundraiser titled “The Bald and the Beautiful” has her head see TBAB PAGE 4 shaved to stand in solidarity with those battling cancer. see FUNDRAISER PAGE 4 ND, SMC to award Professors analyze bombing

By ANN MARIE JAKUBOWSKI honorary degrees News Editor

Observer Staff Report computational materials sci- The two bombs at the Boston ence. He has taught physics and Marathon on Monday caused Commencement speaker researched at Tshingua, after not only chaos, but also an Cardinal Timothy Dolan will stints in the Chinese Academy of explosion of questions and receive one of six honorary de- Sciences, as dean of Tshingua’s concerns for United States gov- grees awarded at Notre Dame’s Graduate School, and as vice ernment officials and civilians. commencement ceremony May president of Tshingua. The explosions killed three 19, according to a University Sister Antona Ebo will receive people and injured more than press release. a doctor of laws at the ceremony, 170, according to the Associated Dolan, archbishop of New according to the release. Ebo Press. President Barack Obama York and president of the United has worked as an activist for called the bombing “an act of GRANT TOBIN | The Observer States Conference of Catholic human rights, marching with terrorism” Tuesday. Students gathered in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel for a prayer service Bishops, will receive an honor- Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Law professor Jimmy Gurulé Monday evening in honor of Boston bombing victims. ary doctor of laws degree, the Selma, Ala., and Montgomery, said the Federal Bureau of release stated. Ala. Ebo was also the first black Investigation (FBI) investigates as the Under Secretary for the 2001 response efforts of the Gu Binglin, president of woman religious to lead a hospi- all terrorism cases. He said the Enforcement during the George United States Secret Service; the Tshingua University in Beijing, tal. She later served as president FBI, not Boston police or other W. Bush administration, over- Customs Service; the Bureau of will receive a doctor of science at of the National Black Sisters’ Massachusetts law enforcement seeing the federal law enforce- Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms the ceremony, according to the Conference. agencies, will lead the subse- ment agencies during the Sept. and the Financial Crimes release. Binglin has led the field quent action. 11, 2001 bombings of the World of condensed matter physics and see DEGREES PAGE 3 Gurulé previously served Trade Centers. He coordinated see BOMBING PAGE 5

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Degrees Morton Schapiro will receive the release stated. a doctor of laws for his work as Kenneth Stinson, a 1964 Continued from page 1 Lecturer explores an expert on the economics of Notre Dame graduate, par- Marilynne Robinson will re- higher education and college ent and member of the board ceive a doctor of human let- finances and affordability, ac- of trustees, will receive a ters for her work as an author, cording to the release. Schapiro doctor of laws, according to policy challenges the release stated. She won the is currently serving as the 16th the release. Stinson is chair- 2005 Pulitzer Prize for her novel president of Northwestern man emeritus of Peter Kiewit By HENRY GENS in part from United State’s “Gilead,” among other presti- University. He began his career Sons Inc., a large construc- News Writer military posture that con- gious awards. Her novels, books, as a faculty member at Williams tion firm, the release stated. stantly probes China’s de- essays and articles have earned College in Massachusetts He earned his graduate de- Jessica Tuchman Mathews, fenses through air and naval her a reputation for “rigorous in 1980 and left in 1991 for gree from Stanford University president of the Carnegie operations right up to the 12- reasoning and a salient moral the University of Southern before serving three years in Endowment for International mile limit. Imagine how we vision, often drawing from bibli- California, where he taught and Vietnam with the U.S. Navy Peace, discussed the foreign would feel if Chinese planes cal narrative,” the release stated. served in administrative posts, Civil Engineering Corps. and domestic policy chal- and ships were doing the Saint Mary’s College’s com- lenges the United States will same off our coasts.” Paid Advertisement mencement speaker, Kyle face in the next 15 to 20 years Mathews said it was nec- Zimmer, and Jennifer Mathile at the 19th annual Hesburgh essary to find a peaceful so- Prikkel will receive the two hon- Lecture in Ethics and Public lution, incentivized by the orary degrees awarded at the Policy on Tuesday. Mathews’ effective deconstruction of College’s May 18 commence- talk, titled, “Can America Still sanctions, for Iran’s nuclear ment ceremony, according to a Answer to History? What’s enrichment program goals. press release issued March 22. Gone Missing and How to Get She said there must also Zimmer will receive a doc- it Back,” focused on six over- be an even-handed, clear- tor of humanities for her work arching issues, ranging from eyed effort toward Israeli- as president and CEO of First revitalizing domestic poli- Palestinian coexistence. Book, a non-profit that provides tics to confronting conflicts Furthermore, she said imple- new books to children in need, in the Middle East.Mathews the release stated. Zimmer was highlighted the inherent un- “We can move named president in 1995 and certainty of future interna- under her leadership, “First tional relations as a result of beyond the global Book has distributed more than the rapidly-changing global ambitions of the 100 million books to children in environment. Cold War and thousands of communities in “There is an important focus ourselves on the United States,” the release area of uncertainty, and that stated. is whether the past is any the priorities of Prikkel will receive a doctor kind of reliable guide to the this new century. of humanities at the ceremony, future,” Mathews said. “Or I do believe we according to the release. She whether so many things have can do it, but it’s served on the College’s Board of changed — globalization, Trustees from 2002 to 2011, and the explosion of cyberspace, a pretty steep, in 2003 she founded the Spes the interconnectedness of mountain.” Unica Award for women attend- individuals, the develop- Jessica Tuchman Matthews ing Saint Mary’s, according to ment of new asymmetrical President of Carnegie the release. She is also founder technologies such as drones Endowment for International and president of Bridging Hope — whether all these changes Peace Farms in Dayton, Ohio. make the fundamentals of international relations so Paid Advertisement different that the past is not a menting an American mili- useful guide, even as a broad tary exit from Afghanistan outline.” would create the possibility Even so, Mathews predict- of a peaceful solution to the ed the global political struc- war. ture could be reasonably Mathews said confronting forecasted for the next 15 to climate change is critical. 20 years, and America would “This is primarily a matter of continue to play a leading overcoming the ill-informed role in this structure. Since and often mindless deniers foreign policy is heavily in- at home who have kept us fluenced by domestic suc- from acting on what our ex- cess, Mathews said the first pensively-financed research challenge the United States tells us is so clearly true,” she needed to confront was revi- said. “We may be quite near talizing its citizens’ trust in a tipping point, however, the government and revers- where local impacts in the ing the growing economic United States make it pos- inequality. sible to overcome this unfor- “Anybody under the age of tunate state of affairs. But we 40 has lived his or her entire may also be near the moment life in a country where the where some global tipping majority of citizens do not points will occur that will ac- trust their national govern- celerate the changes that we ment to do what they think is will have to cope with.” right,” Mathews said. “Think Despite the issues the what it means for the healthy United States will face in functioning of a democracy the coming two decades, if two-thirds to three-quar- Mathewstsaid she believes ters of its citizens do not be- the nation has a sufficiently lieve that what it does is the strong foundation to ad- right thing most of the time.” dress and overcome these Mathews said reconstruct- challenges. ing trust with China is essen- “We can move beyond the tial in recognizing the rise of global ambitions of the Cold another superpower without War and focus ourselves on military conflict, which lacks the priorities of this new cen- historical precedent. tury,” Mathews said. “I do “There is a profound sense believe we can do it, but it’s a of mistrust between the pretty steep mountain.” [United States] and China, mostly on the Chinese side,” Contact Henry Gens at Mathews said. “This comes [email protected] 4 The observer | wednesdAY, april 17, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS

Fundraiser TBAB more girls in the fundraising Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 process. Six girls registered to and the Beautiful challenges our service event at Notre Dame, shave their heads this year, culture’s narrow view of external McGovern said. Proceeds McGovern said. Kucela said beauty. from the event support people are more willing to do- “I consider myself a feminist St. Baldrick’s Foundation, nate to a girl who shaves her and I am not afraid to say it,” Memorial Hospital of South head. Alexander said. “It means equal- Bend and Pantene Beautiful Co-chair Abbie Naus, a ity for all genders. One of the Lengths, a partnership be- senior, said 12 community reasons women are not treated tween Pantene and the sponsors and children from equally is because a lot of times American Cancer Society. Memorial Hospital will attend they are treated based on their McGovern, a senior, said this year’s event. looks.” this year’s goal is to raise “I am excited to see the Alexander said she has en- $50,000 and donate more South Bend community be- couraged Saint Mary’s women to than 100 ponytails to Pantene come integrated into Notre participate in the event, whether Beautiful Lengths. Anyone Dame’s,” Naus said. they have a family member bat- who wants to shave his or her McGovern said a local sa- tling cancer or not. head must donate a minimum lon, Sport Clips, was par- Photo courtesy of Elisabeth McGovern “This is a great cause,” of $10, she said. Participants ticularly helpful to the TBAB Male participants in last year’s St. Baldrick’s fundraiser celebrate Alexander said. “You do not have may also purchase hair exten- committee during the plan- after having their heads shaved. to have a loved one diagnosed sions for $10 or donate eight ning process. have our event advertised in and South Bend community, with cancer to raise funds for inches of their hair. “SportsClips has been es- Michiana.” and supporters of the fight [cancer] research. This event al- Sophomore Claire Kucela pecially giving with not only McGovern said she encour- against cancer to come to lows you to be a visual symbol for shaved her head last year af- its time, but also through its ages people to participate in TBAB and help us accomplish cancer research.” ter losing her aunt and her own fundraising measures in TBAB to raise money for can- our goals this year,”she said. Sophomore Molly Smith said friend’s dad to cancer. She the salon,”she said. “They’ve cer research. she is participating in this year’s said she joined the TBAB com- even offered their personal “I invite my fellow students, Contact Charitha Isanaka at event to raise awareness of child- mittee this year to involve connection to WSBT radio to members of the Notre Dame [email protected] hood cancer and show her sup- port for those affected by this Paid Advertisement disease. She said she will be shav- ing her head this Friday at 5 p.m. “I want to do it because as a healthy young adult I feel it is something I can give of myself,” Smith said. “I think too often I take my health for granted. Shaving my head is a small way to show cancer patients and all that are affected by the disease that I support them.” Smith said she has personally seen the negative effects of can- cer and these experiences pushed her to fundraise for the event. “Two of my aunts are breast- cancer survivors and they both lost their hair when they were going through chemo,” Smith said. “My doctor died this year because of cancer, and that also reaffirmed my decision to raise funds for research.” Smith said she wanted to shave her head last year but was toldbe- came aware of The Bald and the Beautiful after fundraising had already begun. “I decided I wanted to shave my head around the time of the event last year,” Smith said. “A couple of my classmates participated in the event last year, and they really inspired me to fundraise this year and participate in St. Baldrick’s.” One of those classmates is sophomore Emmi Hazen, who said she shaved her head last year to show solidarity with those af- fected by childhood cancer. “I’m hopeful that because of this research, shaving a head now will prevent a child from losing their hair to cancer in the future,” she said. All three women said they are excited to see The Bald and the Beautiful grow at Saint Mary’s. “I would do St. Baldrick’s again in a heartbeat,” Hazen said. “It was a great experience because I was not only able to express that beauty is not external, but I was also able to fundraise for child- hood cancer research. I think ev- eryone should participate in the program.”

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Bombing of an anti-government militant represent a new chapter in the Davis said the sheer volume walk around undetected because Continued from page 1 group, since the date of the attack ongoing conflict between the of media coverage of the attack, this is not a society where we’re was the due date for filing federal United States and al Qaeda. Only such as video footage of the ex- profiling everyone,” he said. Enforcement Network, among taxes. time will tell.” plosions, will contribute to in- “There was a sense of freedom at other groups. He now teaches “However, typically, those Darren Davis, the University’s creased anxiety and “sensitizing the Boston Marathon. You could a course on terrorism in Notre types of terrorist groups attack associate vice president for re- people to their vulnerabilities.” walk around freely without hav- Dame’s Law School. government facilities or instal- search and a political science “It’s been 12 years since the ing to show identification. I’m not Gurulé said terrorismsis de- lations,” he said. “in Boston, the professor, studies the ways peo- Sept. 11 attacks, and we’ve had complaining that we’re too open, fined as crimes directed against attack targeted civilians, which ple respond to crises and terrorist an entire generation of people … but our openness is often used civilians. He said civilians were are the favorite targets of foreign events, and the political implica- who have grown up and matured against us.” clearly the target of Monday’s terrorist organizations.” tions of their responses. He said since that point, in relatively qui- “The question always is about bombing. Gurulé said the Oklahoma City the nationwide anxiety and fear escent times,” he said. “However, how you balance people’s rights “It appears that the attack bombing in 1995 was an example after such a terrorist attack does and liberties and openness, ver- was intended to instill fear and of anti-government militant at- not depend on proximity to the sus what the government has to terrorize a civilian population,” tack because it targeted a federal event. “The motivation do to provide for your security.” he said. “The motivation was to building in Oklahoma City. “The most important thing to was to cause panic Gurulé said the implications cause panic and destabilize the Some of the facts about the understand about how people re- and destabilize of the Boston Marathon bomb- community and, perhaps, to in- Boston case appear similar to spond to terrorism events is that ing are “ominous,” and this in- fluence government policy or bombings and attacks in Iraq, people themselves don’t have the community cident could affect the future of conduct. However, the investiga- Gurulé said, and the federal in- to be affected personally by it in and, perhaps, terrorism. tion is in its early stages, and we vestigation will try to determine order for it to resonate with them to influence “Perhaps, the United States is a have to be careful to not rush to if and where this type of explo- and for it to cause a sense of anxi- government policy victim of its own success against judgment.” sive device has been used in the ety,” Davis said. al Qaeda,” he said. “Because the No information has been re- past. Because the government is or conduct.” government has made it more leased yet concerning potential “The investigators are going treating the bombings as a ter- Jimmy Gurulé difficult for al Qaeda to execute suspects or perpetrators, but the to try to determine what kind rorist attack, Davis said they will professor of law terrorist attacks on the scale of FBI has already begun investigat- of explosives, chemicals, wir- be able to overstep certain civil the Sept. 11 attacks, the terror- ing whether the attack is foreign ing and detonation device were liberties in response to the threat. ist organization will focus on or domestic in origin, according used in the explosive device,” These liberties are enumerated the media [coverage] will no inspiring ‘lone wolf’ terrorists to the Associated Press. he said. “Investigators will try to in the Patriot Act, passed in Octr doubt have an effect on a lot of to implement smaller-scale, less “A good argument could be determine whether there are any 2001 in the aftermath of Sept. 11, people, and it’s going to raise the sophisticated attacks involving made that the perpetrators are similarities between the explo- 2011. level of concern about terrorism.” IEDs.” home-grown or ‘lone-wolf’ ter- sive devices used in this Boston “Under the Patriot Act, [the Davie said American society is “Perhaps the terrorist tactics rorists ¾ born, raised and educat- Marathon bombing and other government] can actually do “very vulnerable” to terrorist at- used in Iraq and Afghanistan ed in the United States,” Gurulé improvised explosive device) many things that they couldn’t tacks partly because of the free- have reached the homeland,” said. “Such individuals may have [IEDs] used by al Qaeda and re- do if this were just labeled a doms its citizens enjoy, and both Gurulé said. “If so, such terrorist had access to terrorist websites lated terrorist groups. crime,” he said. “Basically, there’s domestic and international ter- attacks will be almost impossible and embraced a terrorist organi- “[They] will try to develop the ability to detain people un- rorists can sometimes use these to prevent in the future.” zation’s radical ideology.” a forensic fingerprint of the der suspicion, implement certain freedoms and liberties against Gurulé said it was also possible bombs detonated in Boston.“The surveillance techniques and ob- the nation. Contact Ann Marie Jakubowski the perpetrators were members Boston Marathon bombing may tain searches without warrant.” “In America, [terrorists] can at [email protected]

Paid Advertisement 6 The observer | wednesdAY, april 17, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Inside Column The last word False Before that day, chances are most of the years ago, it looked like death had Scott Boyle names of racers, paramedics, police- won. Christ was crucified, killed by the The Sincere Seeker officers and race organizers, all those forces of evil. Similarly, in Boston, the judgment who gave their time and talent to make injuries and deaths may make it seem I love when people try to guess my the race a success, would have gone like evil has won there, too. middle name. It’s one of my favorite, unknown. Numbered bibs and corre- But Christ never promised there Michael Kramm introductory, “get-to-know-you” type sponding chips which delivered accu- would never be evil in the world. Photographer games. Normally, however, my question rate times and a correct order of finish After all, he himself was a victim of it. is met with blank stares. Unsuspecting would have been the “heroes,” signs of Instead, he promised it would never While thinking of what to write for this col- (or admirably-willing) companions, a successful race. have the last word. His death and resur- umn, I came across Kaitlyn Rabach’s Inside however, will begin to list names like But, times and order-of-finish are the rection showed it is love, not evil, that Column from a few days ago. She wrote “Patrick,” “James” or “William.” But farthest things from people’s minds will endure forever. about her first experience with guns and how frustration always lurks around the right now. Names are what are im- Evil did not win 2000 years ago, and it changed her outlook on the gun-owning corner, too, as a few harmless names portant now. They are important to evil has not won today. God’s love has community. This caught my attention be- turn into brow-furrowing lists. the husbands, wives, brothers, sisters, been in Boston and it will continue to cause of my own experience with guns and I’m sure I have not charmed all these neighbors and friends who have tried remain there. You know how I know shooting range communities. newfound acquaintances with my at- to account for loved ones. They are that? It’s quite simple. Many people I have been involved in competitive tempts at fun. (Perhaps I have even lost important for recognizing and naming have taken the time to remind us. shooting since I was approximately 10 years a few “to-be” friends, although I don’t the stories of those who went above and God’s love has been made present by old and have reached the qualification of have any empirical data to support beyond the call of duty, some after 26.2 the runners who decided 26 miles was Distinguished Expert with a Rifle in the that.) No matter when the white flag of miles, to help those most in need. not enough, those runners who had the National Rifle Association. In 2007, I also surrender is tossed, however, I always But, perhaps in the midst of this strength and courage to keep running competed and placed in the Junior World share my middle name at the end: chaos and confusion, there is one name to Massachusetts General Hospital to Championship of Skeet Shooting. Like Mariscalco. M-A-R-I-S-C-A-L-C-O. My that is hard to keep close to our hearts: give blood to help those who were in- Kaitlyn noted about her experience at the full name is Scott Mariscalco Boyle. God. It’s easy to wonder where God was jured. And Christ’s love is still present gun range, I became part of a welcoming and When I was a kid, the color wheel in the midst of this profound evil and in all those who continue to work, day fun community of people who all shared a of my face would immediately spin to suffering. How could so many innocent and night, to provide care and out- common interest in shooting. red when others inquired about my lives be affected? How is it fair that well reach to those victims affected by this With all of the headlines in the news middle name. Many of my other friends over 100 lie injured in hospitals and a tragedy. about gun-related deaths, many people had what I considered to be “normal” few others (including an eight-year-old I heard once that faith is “seeing have formed negative opinions about gun middle names like “Michael,” “John,” boy) have died? light with your heart when your eyes owners and ranges. When the thought of “Elizabeth” or “Anne.” I wanted to be No amount of words will ever be able see only darkness.” Although it may a gun emerges, many people immediately like them. I wanted a different name. to explain, express, capture, contextu- be hard to see God in the midst of this think of tragic events like the Sandy Hook But over time, I have grown to be alize or justify the events in Boston. Ray darkness, let’s never forget God’s light Elementary shooting and associate all guns proud of that name. Not only is it my Bradbury once observed, “Mysteries and love have never left the city of with this type of event. While this tragedy middle name, but it’s my mom’s maiden abound where we most seek for an- Boston. Love will always have the last did involve guns, I believe it was more of a name. It’s a name that reminds me of swers.” But we must not let the empti- word. We just have to remember to see mental health issue rather than a gun issue. the importance of family, a name that ness we might feel entrap our hearts. it. Even so, the gun-owning community has connects me to many generations of Henri Nouwen knew all of this when received a negative public opinion, which I “Mariscalcos” and to Sicily, a place they he wrote, “The emptiness of the past, Scott Boyle is a graduate of Notre think is incorrect. once called home. [present] and the future can never be Dame and an intern in the Office of I say this because of my background in gun I have been thinking recently about filled with words but only by the pres- Campus Ministry. He can be reached at range communities. In my experience, and the importance of names, especially as ence of a man.” And there is one man [email protected] in Kaitlyn’s, the members of the gun range we learn more details about the trag- whose love alone can fill the emptiness The views expressed in this column are were incredibly responsible with all of the edy that occurred during the Boston we feel inside: Jesus Christ. those of the author and not necessarily firearms and shooting activities. There is al- Marathon just two short days ago. For two days approximately 2,000 those of The Observer. ways a strict safety protocol that is followed to ensure safety of all patrons at the gun range. Letter to the Editor The safe and responsible use of guns relies on the members’ attentive state of mind. I am happy Kaitlyn was able to experi- ence and enjoy a day at the range. It is even It’s about love better she was able to use her observations to influence her opinion on guns and the legislation surrounding them today. In her Judging from the last week and a hatred and persecution because of their 8:30 p.m. The Grotto (or, if it rains, column she said, “now my support [for gun- half of Viewpoint publications, Notre identity. St. Ed’s chapel). Take a StaND Against related legislation] will not be strictly based Dame students have a lot to say about We will be praying for those individu- Hate. It’s about love. off of news articles, political experts and so marriage equality. For it, against it, or als still in the closet — those afraid to Love, forth.” I think what she said is key because somewhere in between, Our Lady’s confront and speak openly about their The Students of the Core Council for many people, both in and out of government, campus holds a diversity of opinions on sexuality or gender identity. LGBTQ Students. make judgments about guns based on what legalizing marriage equality. We will be praying for those individu- they hear in the news instead of firsthand This week, the Core Council for als who are in the process of coming experience. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender out to their families. Maggie Waickman Although my opinions may differ from and Questioning students invites you to We will be praying for these fami- sophomore Kaitlyn’s on gun-related legislation, I respect set aside the politics — and the division lies, who hold a son, daughter, sister, Howard Hall what she has done and encourage everyone — surrounding marriage equality. We brother, father, mother or other family to go out and experience the enjoyment invite you, regardless of your opinions member who is in the process of com- Mia Lillis and sense of community that can come on marriage equality, to participate ing out. junior from shooting sports. I think if more people in StaND Against Hate Week. Core We will be praying we, as a commu- Cavanaugh Hall gained a firsthand perspective on guns, then Council presents a week of program- nity, can create a safe space for those they would realize the gun community has ming which aims to show acts of ha- who identify as LGBTQ. Lauren Morisseau received a false judgment in the media and tred, especially acts of hatred expressed We will be praying our community sophomore legislation on guns won’t solve the issues. As to the LGBTQ community, have no continues to grow into a family where Breen-Phillips Hall I have witnessed in my own life, it is not the place in our community. This week isn’t none are strangers and all may flourish. gun that is dangerous, but the state of mind about politics. It’s about love. Whether or not you support legal- Tom Lienhoop of the person operating it. Tonight, Core Council and Campus izing marriage equality — whether junior Ministry together are holding a prayer or not you were a member of the 4 to Dillon Hall Contact Michael Kramm at service at 8:30 p.m. We invite you to 5 Movement — whether or not you, [email protected] join us and unite in prayer with the or someone close to you, identifies as Karl Abad The views expressed in the Inside Notre Dame family. LGBTQ — whether or not you know an senior Column are those of the author and not Tonight, we will be praying for those individual who identifies as LGBTQ — St. Edward’s Hall necessarily those of The Observer. in the LGBTQ community who suffer join us in prayer tonight. April 16 The observer | wednesdAY, april 17, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com 7 Hold on to hope

more of me was wrapped in fear. I waited, to diminish. It wasn’t helped by grow- displaying uncommon courage, in the or- Matt Miklavic and a group of us watched. We saw replays ing casualty numbers. My spirits weren’t dinary being extraordinary. We can find The Maine Idea of the blast. We saw pictures. We saw buoyed by reports of amputations and strength in this hope. We find strength in blood. We saw some flee the disaster. We death that fell indiscriminately upon chil- continuing on and refusing to let terror This isn’t the column I was supposed to saw others run toward the carnage. dren and adults alike. The distress didn’t reign over us. write. My phone rang. My sister was okay. lessen as commentators discussed the We can all learn from this act of terror. This was supposed to be funny. I was They had already been leaving as the ex- senselessness of the whole thing. We can talk to those we love, mindful of supposed to joke about dorm parties and plosions ripped through Boylston St. In I thought of all the years I had looked the fleeting time we have here. We can business kids and sneak in a line about turn, I learned my cousin had been a few forward to Patriots’ Day. With school seek to do better in our lives. We can get up jersey-chasing for good measure. I was minutes away from finishing, so she was always out, I’d frequently end up at my tomorrow and live fully, finding hope in counting on some laughs. I was hoping for fine. Another call, and I learned the rest of grandparents’ house and find myself sit- our humanity and strength in our collec- a spit-take or two at the dining hall. But my cousins, aunts, and uncles in Boston ting on the side of the road, watching the tive ability. We can laugh, love and cry. We I’m not really in the mood to write jokes during the day unharmed. My phone and marathon pass by. You’d watch the faces, can live our lives with purpose and happi- right now. Facebook slowly informed me that my hoping to catch a glimpse of someone you ness, refusing to bend to those who would It’s hard to write jokes while some are friends from back home were safe as well. knew running. Depending on the time, have us change our ways. writing obituaries. With each successive name checked off, I you’d work in some of the 11 a.m. Red Ultimately, I don’t want to feel anger, It’s hard to write jokes while some are felt more relief. Sox game. As I think about Patriots’ Day nor grief, nor guilt nor fear. I want to feel waking up without limbs. That relief was quickly followed by some memories, I now find anger. I’m angry the same way that I felt Monday morn- It’s hard to write jokes because I don’t measure of guilt. I knew that elsewhere such a day was forever marred. I’m angry ing. I want to write jokes. And I will. For feel like laughing. someone else was waiting for a call that every Patriots’ Day will be tinged with sad- Boston, it might take time, but life will It’s hard to write jokes because humor wouldn’t come. Someone else’s brain was ness now. I’m angry that Boston could be continue. That is not to say we will forget is buried beneath a list of other emotions telling them the odds were in their favor. touched by such an enduring cloud. I also what happened — we cannot. Those right now. It’s beneath the anger. It’s be- But they weren’t. know this anger has no satisfying outlet, responsible will inevitably be brought neath the worry. It’s beneath the sadness Next came a quiet sorrow. Information nor as of yet a deserving target. I’m aware to justice. But soon enough, people will that occasionally wells up in my eyes. trickled in and the number of injured my anger will not breed anything produc- return to Boylston Street, the Red Sox will It did not take long for most of us to find trickled higher. So too did the number of tive. I don’t want to feel angry, or sad or again fill Fenway and summer will again out about the bombings in Boston. For dead. I was saddened by the carnage I saw, worried. But I do. descend upon the city. Smiles, laughter me, it started with a few texts. “Oh my but it was more than that. I was upset at But this is not all that I have. This is not and happiness will return to the streets. In god.” “This is crazy.” “Boston…” I had no the incomprehensible malice involved. I all we can take from this tragedy. In trag- time, the wounds will heal. In time, it will idea what they were talking about. Soon was pained that such an event could hap- edy, we can find hope. In disaster, we can get better. enough, I learned. And I wasn’t sure what pen. That human violence had violated a find strength. We find hope in the way a to believe. I grabbed my phone. symbol of human ability. I was dismayed city and a country bands together. We find Matt Miklavic is a sophomore studying I called my sister, who was supposed to that such an act could occur anywhere, hope in tales of marathoners continuing political science and business from Cape meet her roommate at the finish line. No much less on streets which I had walked. to the hospital to donate blood, bystanders Elizabeth, Maine. He can be reached at answer. I texted her. Some part of my brain I was shocked that this could occur in a helping the injured, and first responders [email protected] told me I had nothing to worry about. It city that I used to live outside of, where so saving lives. We find hope in those who The views expressed in this column are told me the odds were overwhelming she much of my family still resided. ran toward the danger, ignoring their own those of the author and not necessarily those and everyone else I knew were fine. But far As day became night, the sadness failed safety. We find hope in common people of The Observer.

Letter to the editor ‘What it means to be made in God’s image’

My uncle was three-tenths of a mile from friends. As the smoke settled, a cloud of asking me what the priest said in the hom- mentioned that we must pray for the per- the finish line when the bombs went off. fear and confusion took its place as by- ily. When it comes to times like these, one petrators, just as Jesus commanded in the It was Marathon Monday. Thousands of standers scattered, trying to avoid any feels more inclined to curse God than Lord’s Prayer. For once, I saw how God is people trained for days, building up mus- more potential blasts that would kindle the praise Him. present in people of good will, I saw how in cle mass and endurance in hopes of not raging chaos. Then, during the Our Father, we recited Christ, we can better show people what it hitting the wall when they climb the infa- When I first heard about the bombings, one of the most profound lines ever re- means to be made in God’s image. mous “Heartbreak Hill” 20 miles into the I immediately called my parents to see if corded: “Forgive us our trespasses, as we I am grateful that none of my family or race. Everyone in Boston has a story when they were alright. My friends and I texted forgive those who trespass against us.” friends died or were injured in the Boston it comes to the Marathon; at home, I usu- like crazy, hoping that nobody we knew It was at this time that I remembered Marathon bombings, but I realize that this ally endure the annual ritual of listening to was hurt. Through Facebook, I found God’s call to love our neighbors as we love is not the case with everyone. To those my dad reminiscing about how he snuck out that my uncle and his family, though ourselves. As a Catholic, I recognize that who are deeply affected by this tragedy, I in and ran the entire 26.2 miles without a “wicked close” to the first explosion, were we are all called to communion with God, cannot begin to fathom how sad or angry number. Even if you never ran the race, you unharmed and found each other within an to serve and love each other and become you must feel. If my story cannot bring you probably sat down in lawn chairs along the hour of the debacle. In the end, everyone one family. Whenever someone murders to turn your hate into love, then perhaps route and cheered on the runners at least I knew was safe and sound, but I couldn’t another human being, he or she is essen- the examples of the heroes in Boston will. once in your life. Nobody cares about who help but feel anger burning up inside me. tially committing fratricide. In doing so, From policemen and paramedics to run- is in the lead or bets on who will win; the A tragedy really doesn’t hit you unless it the murderer not only drives himself away ners and passers-by, many a Bostonian Boston Marathon is first and foremost an happens close to home. I remember 9/11 from that communion, but also causes still managed to show their love for others opportunity for people to go the distance, and Newtown, and I was just as saddened others to be driven away from each other, immediately following the explosions. Just to achieve the challenging and exciting as anyone else was. But this? A terror attack many grieve, some want revenge, others hours afterward, hundreds of people of- goal of crossing that finish line at Copley in Boston? The city that my grandparents lose their faith in God and humanity. Just fered their homes for runners and others to Square. The Marathon is a celebration of were born and raised in? The one place on as the sin of Cain against Abel led to more stay in. In the face of discord, they showed unity, with people all over the Boston area earth that my family so dearly loves? When murder, so too does every sin launch a that we are still united in the Bostonian coming together to root for their loved I first heard about the explosion, I didn’t ripple effect that strains the bonds of spiri- family. If our family back home and the ones, their friends and just about any other shed a tear, but thought the same thing tual kinship between all people. ND family can mend all wounds and bring person running the race. It’s the one time every other die-hard Bay Stater thought: Despite my hardened heart, I attended a everyone closer together, then we, God of the year where people come together somebody just messed with the wrong city. prayer service at Geddes Hall in hope that willing, can hope to bring everyone in the and exhibit brotherly love for one another. Now, I am one of the most cheerful and God would move me to believe and not human family into deeper relationships This celebration of unity was shattered patient guys around, but this disaster doubt, to hope and not despair, to love and out of love for one another. by explosions of discord, what was once pushed my limits. When I had to lector for not hate. At the service, I witnessed nearly an annual ritual of sweat and tears had dorm mass Monday night, my emotions everyone there exhibiting those virtues, now become a living nightmare of blood got the better of me as I injected the wrath they praised God through song, voiced Jimmy Kelly and fire. Spectators frantically whipped of God in an otherwise inspiring reading their hopes through prayer, and offered sophomore out their phones, cluttering the airwaves about St. Stephen. Reciting the psalm was each other love and support through hugs Morrissey Manor as they tried to reach out to family and anything but joyous, and don’t even bother and reflection. Most of all, one person even April 16 8 The observer | wednesdAY, april 17, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com

eligible. Pantene Beautiful Lengths, a partnership between Gabriela Leskur Pantene and the American Cancer Society, will turn your Scene Writer donation into a wig for cancer patients. Second, you can shave your head. Preliminary qualifica- I have always seen my hair as an integral part of my iden- tion: you must be awesome. Your awesomeness will allow tity — not only my identity, really, but also my self-esteem. A for more cancer research to be done by the lovely folks at St. bad hair day has an impact on my view of myself, undoubt- Baldrick’s. edly. A good hair day is cause for celebration. Beyond how my Third, if you’re not able to donate your hair or shave your hair looks, I tend to twist my hair subconsciously all the time head, you can still be part of the Bald and the Beautiful. You when I’m thinking (which I do more than you would think). can buy colored hair extensions for $10 individually, or you It’s definitely my grown-up security blanket, as well as my can buy three for $25. All profits from these purchases will go most principal accessory. to Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Without a doubt, I would wager I am far from the only one I cannot imagine how hard it must be for those enduring who feels this way. Most girls (and some guys) do, too. And chemotherapy and radiation. To watch each lock of hair that yet, by putting such weight on the value of hair, we lose sight falls sadly from their heads must be a terrifying reminder of what is truly beautiful. of their situation and their struggle. I could not be happier Love, kindness and charity make us far more beautiful to give my own hair in honor of every lock they lose during than any hairstyle ever could. And this week, we all have the their courageous battles against cancer. Hopefully, the Notre opportunity to become more beautiful by giving our hair Dame community will come together again in support, ready away. to do the same. The Bald and the Beautiful began as a way to commemo- rate Sam Marx, a Notre Dame student who died during the The views expressed in this column are those of the author summer after his freshman year, following a hard battle with and not necessarily those of The Observer. cancer. What began as a small group of people shaving their Contact Gabriela Leskur at [email protected] heads to raise money and awareness has turned into the larg- est campus-wide charity event run by students. When a wonderful friend of mine, Colleen McLinden, with hair akin to the princess from “Brave,” decided to shave her head for the Bald and the Beautiful this week, I started to think about my own hair. Although I take pride in my long, some would say luscious (others would say unruly), locks, I would be much happier knowing a young girl with cancer The Bald and the Beautiful could take pride in my hair instead. And that’s why I’m plan- When: Wednesday, April 17 - Friday, April 19 ning on donating eight to 10 inches of my hair tomorrow night. Where: Sorin and Dooley Rooms in the LaFortune Student For those of you who would like to be totally amazing and Center donate your hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths or would like What time: 4 - 8 p.m. to be absolutely phenomenal and shave your head for the St. Sign up at: nd.edu/~tbab Baldrick’s Foundation, you can sign up at nd.edu/~tbab The Bald and the Beautiful will take place today through Friday in the Sorin and Dooley Rooms in the LaFortune Student Center from 4 to 8 p.m. If you would like to participate in the event, there are three ways in which you can help the cause: First, you can donate your hair. You must donate at least eight inches and you cannot have dyed your hair to be

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By ALLIE TOLLAKSEN dinners to spelling bees, he jokes about my comedy was Kierkegaardian with my very first show was in front of all my Scene Writer everyday things almost any audience can Machiavellian undertones, but then friends at the student center,” Regan said. relate to. Yet, although his act isn’t vulgar people started taking that seriously. But the venue was not quite ideal. Stand-up comedian Brian Regan will like those of many comedians today, I still Interviewers would say ‘Oh, I see it now,’” “It did not work,” Regan said. “I would make another stop in South Bend on hesitate to describe it as “family-friendly.” Regan said, laughing. “I stopped because start a joke, going, ‘I was on the bus this Sunday, April 28, at the Morris Performing Regan said he does not call it “family- I don’t want anyone to run some head- morning,’ and my friends would go, ‘no, Arts Center. Regan has been on tour in friendly,” either. line: “Kierkegaardian comedian brings you weren’t!’ 2013, performing one-night shows in the- “I cringe at ‘family friendly’ and I cringe Machiavellian undertones.’” “I’m like, ‘Just go with it, guys,’ and aters across the United States. He said he at the word ‘clean,’ although I think Though he may not be Kierkegaardian, they would yell, ‘We’ve been with you the is excited to come back to South Bend af- that can describe me,” he explained. “I Regan’s humor is smart and insightful. He whole day!’” ter he performed here in September 2011. don’t like to put labels on it. I think com- was recently featured on Jerry Seinfeld’s Regan encouraged aspiring comedians “I haven’t released a new CD this year,” edy is hard to describe, like music or web series “Comedians in Cars Getting to always keep trying. And after decades Regan said, “but I like to think that peo- architecture.” Coffee,” where he chats and riffs with of experience in the world of stand up, ple will come who have seen me before Regan certainly knows a thing or two Seinfeld, showing off his comedy chops. Brian Regan is certainly a perfect example and see something new. ... It might not be about the art of comedy — he has been do- In the series, Regan mentions seeing a of a comedian who never calls it quits. funny, but at least the audience will leave ing stand-up for over 30 years. Throughout comedian at Heidelberg College in Ohio With his hilarious stories and incredible thinking, ‘Well that was new!’” this time, he has stayed true to stand- when he was a student and immediately following, he’s one comedian who will Of course, Regan is as funny (and self- up — touring regularly, filming Comedy becoming interested in stand-up. When never have to. deprecating) in his interview as he is on Central specials and releasing material to asked what advice he would give to aspir- Brian Regan will be at the Morris stage. This kind of humor has established his fans. He has also developed a unique ing comedians attending his upcoming Performing Arts Center on Sunday, April 28 him among the most popular comedians style of comedy and a large following. college-town performance, he advised at 7 p.m. today. Regan said people still ask him to de- them to start performing anywhere they One thing that makes Regan’s humor scribe his technique. can. Contact Allie Tollaksen at so popular is its accessibility. From family “I used to have a joke answer that “I started stand-up in college, and [email protected]

By MIKO MALABUTE Rager” to this new “Indicud.” God, [expletive], yes, I’m so odd.” Cudi might have morphed into a new Scene Writer A look into the very beginning of the Now, this is not to say Cudi has decided artist, one that feels at times frustrating- album doesn’t really seek to ease my to take out a page from his own bestsell- ly inconsistent, yet there is still enough As I sat listening to Kid Cudi’s newest own discomfort as a fan, as this foreign, er “MOTM” book with “Indicud.” This is here to keep me interested. So, con- release to write this review, my friend unfamiliar territory Cudi has squat- still Cudi’s realm of confusion. For ev- gratulations, Cudi. You’ve shown your David asked me what I was listening to. ted in continues to manifest itself in his ery song like “Young Lady” (featuring fans you’ve done a bit of growing. Now, “Kid Cudi’s newest album. Just came sound. To me, the opening track, “The Fr. John Misty) that shows glimpses of what’s next? out.” Resurrection of Scott Mescudi,” feels Cudi’s light-hearted, fun-loving, musi- “Oh, no way. What’s it called?” like anything but. Rather, this song feels cal self, there are also songs that leave Contact Miko Malabute at “‘Indicud.’” like it is no longer Kid Cudi, but rather me scratching my head. Songs like “King [email protected] “Oh, God, no.” Adolescent-Individualistic-Rebellious Wizard” and “Mad Solar” feature a Cudi To be fair, David had an excellent Cudi. He seems to be absolutely begging that seems to almost try too hard. The point. Following Cudi’s last misplaced for an audience to acknowledge he’s beats are often underwhelming and re- “Indicud” effort at imitating a musical purist, different and doesn’t follow the main- petitive. Guest features here and there “WZRD,” it was really easy to have our stream. Grow up (or down, I guess), from RZA in “Beez,” Kendrick Lamar in Kid Cudi reservations about Cudi’s newest inde- Cudi, because this isn’t you. Just stop “Solo Dolo Pt. II” and Michael Bolton Label: Wicked Awesome Records pendent release. With “WZRD,” Cudi had trying to prove how hip you are. and King Chip in “Afterwards (Bring a compilation of spacey, out-of-charac- Two tracks down, and I’m smiling Yo Friends)” truly allow this project to Tracks: “Just What I Am,” “King Wizard” ter tracks that alienated us as fans of the in spite of what I’ve heard thus far be- shine and showcase Cudi’s versatility. and “Young Lady” man behind “Man on the Moon” — both cause of the familiar sounds of the de- But it still feels like there are more than If you like: Kanye West, Wiz Khalifa and “MOTM” and “MOTM II.” Then, with- termined, steady synths. Cudderisback. a handful of songs that need to be grown Kendrick Lamar out warning — let alone apology — Cudi The song “Just What I Am” re-unveils an into. decided to continue to forge on forward unashamed, unabashed Cudi in his ele- “Indicud” is a mixed product, one that and asked his fans to continue to fol- ment. This is the Cudi we all love, poking I enjoy in its most brilliant moments and low along on his journey away from “Mr. his chest out, saying “I’m what you made shy away from during its most obscure. SAM COUGHLIN | The Observer 10 The observer | wednesdAY, april 17, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

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is visiting various campuses Associated Press Sam Gans throughout the country for Sports Writer spring games. Fans can’t seem CLEVELAND — Jon Lester to get enough of spring football has felt pride when slipping What is the purpose of col- action. on his Boston jersey and cap. lege football spring games? And I am one of those people. Never more than now. I’ve found myself asking this I’ve seen at least parts of nu- Away from home and fam- question a lot more the past merous spring games through- ily members they worried few years. I’m not entirely sure out the nation this year and about during some anxious why it took me so long. Perhaps will be in attendance for the moments on Monday, the Red when I was younger, I had a Blue-Gold game this year. Why Sox are hoping their return naïve belief that spring games for something that doesn’t to the field Tuesday night were very important that they matter? will help their wounded could give a bit of a glimpse Well first, it’s hard to know city heal after the marathon into who the top performers if that whole statement about bombings. would be that season, who the spring game not meaning As always, the Red Sox will would potentially break out anything is even fully truth- play for themselves — and all and if the coaching staff made ful. Brian Kelly’s rationale for of Boston. any notable changes in playcal- why Everett Golson got the first “It really hits home,” Lester ling or formations. crack with the first team at the said. “Boston’s my home, AP By now, I’ve finally taken beginning of fall practice last just like everyone else in this A flag flies at half mast at Cleveland’s Progressive Field on Tuesday heed of the advice coaches year? “He had the better spring clubhouse. It’s obviously not to honor victims of the Boston Marathon bombing Monday. at programs throughout the game in our evaluation.” That, a good situation, but hope- country have always given: The of course, did not win Golson fully like 9/11 we come to- had just beaten Tampa 3-2 on scratched because of the at- spring game is really not a big the job, but it did give him a leg gether as a city again and as a an RBI double by Mike Napoli tacks, the Red Sox can bring deal. up. So there’s at least a small bit nation and whoever did this in the ninth inning in the some comfort to a region All across the country since in these intrasquad scrimmag- make them realize we don’t annual Patriots’ Day morn- needing a break. the invention of the spring es that fans can take away. take kindly to things like ing game and were in a bus “When it comes down to game, fans of every program Though there’s not the pres- this. It really hits home.” headed to the airport when anything in life, I know going have seen strong performances sure of winning and losing in a The Red Sox and Indians they received the first reports back to my experiences with by many players that have spring game, it’s really the only will wear black armbands of explosions near the finish cancer,” said Lester, who sur- simply not translated to when time of the whole year, besides to honor the victims of the line. vived the disease. “The fur- it counts. Junior Jabbie shock- actual games that count, where bombings at the Boston “We usually have a po- ther you can get away from ingly did not win Notre Dame’s players are thrust into a gi- Marathon’s finish line. Three lice escort and they took off that and not think about it, it eighth Heisman in 2007 after ant spotlight in front of tens of people were killed and more without us,” Lester said. “We eases your mind and maybe his dominating spring game. thousands of fans and many than 170 were injured in the started asking questions and we can do that by taking the Ohio State fans are still wait- more watching at home. And attacks. it started from the front and field and easing some minds ing for Bam Childress to win that pressure can be useful for The giant American flag went to the back.” back in Boston. We can give the Biletnikoff after his spring a coaching staff in determin- flew at half-staff before the Lester said players franti- them something other than game heroics in the early 2000s. ing who can compete on fall series opener with a moment cally called family members news to watch for a couple Though I still put some stock Saturdays. Spring game perfor- of silence before Tuesday’s to check on their safety. Later, hours and hopefully make in spring games despite the mances for numerous players first pitch. on the flight to Cleveland, people forget for a couple large evidence they don’t mean on teams throughout America players who normally pass hours. much, this season has tested have propelled them into more “It’s obviously not the time by watching a movie “Hopefully, we can bust my opinion. A 7-year-old cancer prominent roles heading into a good situation, or playing a game on their our butts and keep playing patient running for a touch- fall practice. Therefore, I’m not laptops, were glued to TVs hard.” down in the Nebraska spring sure I completely buy the no- but hopefully showing the latest events in One TV in Boston’s club- game (before I get any hate tion spring games mean noth- like 9/11 we Boston. house continued to show im- mail saying I have no soul for ing to coaches. come together as Indians manager Terry ages of the bombings, which criticizing this, I would like to But second, even if they don’t a city again and Francona, who won two occurred on sidewalks many clarify I think it was wonderful. reveal much, who cares? It’s a World Series titles during of the players have walked I’m just saying this exempli- long journey from the begin- as a nation...” eight seasons in Boston, said with their families. fies the lax nature of the spring ning of January until the very Jon Lester he got word while he was Boston outfielder Jonny game) and an injured Jadeveon end of August. That’s eight Red Sox pitcher Progressive Field filming a Gomes said he and his team- Clowney “scoring” on a recep- months without college foot- commercial. As he caught up mates have “heavy hearts” as tion in the South Carolina ball games that count, so the Lester said there was nev- on the tragedy, Francona was they move forward. However, spring game show just how scrimmages at least provide er any discussion about not struck the familiar images Gomes said it’s not like any- meaningless parts of these fans some hitting and tackling playing Tuesday’s game. appearing on the screen. one from that area of the games can be. again and help bridge that long “I think everybody just as- “It’s personal for just about country to quit at anything, Programs also seem to be gap. sumed we would take the everybody,” he said. “Some and it’s up to the Red Sox to varying up the spring game So do spring games mean field tonight and be proud to of those views, you could see do their part to make Boston much more than in the past, anything? Can we take any put on that Boston uniform, the church where my daugh- whole again. away from what is the tradi- meaningful information away? like we are every day — but ter got married. It’s very un- “We’re trying to say the tional football scenario. Some The answer to both those ques- especially with everything settling for everybody.” Boston Red Sox are not laying programs do offense against tions is maybe a little, but not going on,” he said. With the Bruins and Celtics down for this,” he said. “We’re defense with a modified scor- much. On Monday, the Red Sox having their homes games going to keep on trucking.” ing system instead of team ver- But it is football. And after sus team. Sometimes, games more than three months of aren’t regulation length to ac- no college football and more The Observer accepts classifieds every business day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Notre Dame office, commodate television. than four more until North 024 South Dining Hall. Deadline for next-day classifieds is 3 p.m. All classifieds must be prepaid. The The truly bizarre thing is as Carolina visits South Carolina charge is 5 cents per character per day, including all spaces. 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MLB Francona loses first game against former team

Associated Press seven runs in two innings as tone following Monday’s attacks Before the game, Francona memorable Patriots Day win the Indians were beaten 7-2 on in Boston, where three people was moved by a moment of si- over Tampa Bay turned horrific. CLEVELAND — A night Tuesday night by the Boston Red were killed and more than 170 lence for the victims. “It’s weird,” pitcher Jon Lester packed with emotion for Indians Sox, who were hoping to provide injured in blasts near the mara- “You get so ramped up for a said. “You see these things, it’s manager Terry Francona had a some comfort and a distraction thon’s finish line. Francona re- baseball game because it’s so like movies. For it to hit home trace of frustration. for folks at home following the mains fond of the city, where he important to us and then you like this, to be on that sidewalk Cleveland starter Ubaldo deadly bombings. spent eight years and where one look up and realize why you’re plenty of times, eaten at those Jimenez walked five — two with Francona’s first game against of his daughters got married not having a moment of silence,” restaurants plenty of times, it the bases loaded — and allowed his former team took on a somber far from the area bombed. Francona said. “If you need per- hits right at home. It’s a scary spective it gives it to you in a deal.” Paid Advertisement hurry.” With the American flag cling- The Indians were behind ing to the pole and at half-staff, quickly as Jimenez (0-2), who re- the Red Sox and Indians, wear- tired the side in order in the first, ing black armbands, solemnly fell apart in the second. took the field for a moment of He walked in two runs, gave silence before the national an- up a sacrifice fly and an RBI sin- them to honor those who lost gle and left the bases loaded for their lives in the Boston bomb- Cody Allen, who allowed Mike ings. As players placed their caps Napoli’s three-run double. over their hearts, closed their Francona is trying to be sup- eyes and bowed their heads, portive of Jimenez, who fell to Boston’s “B” logo appeared on 1-12 with a 7.27 ERA in 17 starts the left-field scoreboard with since last July. “STRONG” written underneath. “You can get frustrated or And then before the first pitch, you can try to make it better,” Fenway Park music standard Francona said. “We choose to “Sweet Caroline” filled the ball- try and make it better. As long park, another nod to Boston and as he keeps working, we’re going moving forward. to work hard. We want to get it “That was a very classy touch,” right.” Francona said. Jimenez, who led the AL with Francona was hoping the 17 losses last season, offered no game could bring Red Sox excuses for another poor outing. Nation — and everyone affected “That’s probably about as low by the tragedy — some comfort. as I can get, five walks in one in- “If it helps anybody at all, ning,” he said. “I don’t want to that would be terrific,” he said. keep going down. Things aren’t “I don’t know how you quantify going good right now. The last what happened. It’s just unfair. I two games have been really bad. just hope maybe this game does I felt good in the first inning but help some people.” after that I just lost it.” Cleveland did all it could to Staked to the big lead, Felix make the visitors welcome. A Doubront (1-0) settled in and al- young Indians fan presented lowed two runs and four hits in the Red Sox with a sign he wrote five innings. He struck out seven. in red ink and ordained with Monday’s tragic events in hearts. The note, which was Boston brought a somber tone hung in Boston’s dugout, read: to Francona’s reunion as well as “From our city to your city: Our to the Red Sox. Before the game, hearts and prayers go out to you, in a clubhouse devoid of its usu- Boston. Love, Cleveland.” al pregame sound and bustle, The Red Sox hung a gray jer- several players spoke of how a sey with No. 617 — Boston’s area code — above their bench dur- Paid Advertisement ing the game as a reminder that they were playing for more than each other. For Francona, there will be an- other day to reflect and get nos- talgic about his years in Boston. This wasn’t the time or place. Francona did all he could to downplay his first meeting against the Red Sox since he was fired following the 2011 season, when Boston collapsed down the stretch. The year he spent working as an ESPN analyst may have helped heal some of the hurt feel- ings, but Francona knows things will be different on Cleveland’s visit to Boston next month. “We’re not in Boston. I had mostly eight really good years (there),” he said. “I don’t think I would’ve scripted the end the way it ended. And you move on. Sometimes it’s time to move on. I’m really happy where I’m at here, and I think it’s unfair to the players for me to have like nos- talgia week. “Our job is to beat them. And it is ‘them.’” 12 The observer | wednesdAY, april 17, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

mlb smc softball | Calvin 8, smc 2; SMC 3, Calvin 2 Announcer Pat Burke leads Belles to win

By CASEY KARNES Summerall dies Sports Writer Associated Press coverage of the PGA Tour, includ- The Belles’ return to conference ing the Masters from 1968-94, play on Tuesday produced mixed DALLAS — Pat Summerall and U.S. Open tennis. results, as they split their double- was the calm alongside John When CBS lost its NFL deal af- header with Calvin, losing 8-2 ,be- Madden’s storm. ter the 1993 season, Summerall fore prevailing 3-2 in the second Over four decades, switched to Fox to keep calling game. Summerall’s deep, resonant NFL games with Madden. He The Knights (12-10, 3-5 MIAA) voice described some of the big- had hoped to keep working with overwhelmed usually stalwart ju- gest games in America. Simple, CBS for other events like the nior Belles pitcher Callie Selner in spare, he delivered the details on Masters, but network executives game one. Calvin junior pitcher 16 Super Bowls, the Masters and saw it otherwise. At the time, Lina Avila created some breathing the U.S. Open tennis tournament CBS Sports anchor Jim Nantz room in the circle by hitting a two- with a simple, understated style said he was “very saddened” that run home run in the first inning. that was the perfect complement Summerall didn’t get to leave She ended up 3-for-4 at the plate, for the “booms!” and “bangs!” CBS under his own terms. and only allowed the Belles two hits of Madden, his partner for half “He is CBS Sports. I always from the mound. of the NFL player-turned-broad- thought he could work here until The only players with hits for the GRANT TOBIN | The Observer caster’s career. he was 75 or 80 years old,” Nantz Belles were freshman first baseman Belles senior catcher Morgan Bedan corrals a pitch during Saint Summerall died Tuesday at told The Philadelphia Daily News Jillian Busfield and Selner. Busfield Mary’s 10-2 victory over Defiance on March 28. age 82 of cardiac arrest, said then. “He’s been a much larger hit a team-leading seventh home University of Texas Southwestern influence on my career than I run to drive in the Belles’ only runs At the start of game two, it didn’t ahead two-run single. Medical Center spokesman Jeff think he realizes. There will be of the 8-2 loss. look like Burke would have a suc- After a gutsy performance, Carlton, speaking on behalf of a piece of Pat Summerall on the One bright spot in game one for cessful outing, as Avila led off the Sullivan said she isn’t worried about Summerall’s wife, Cheri. air as long as I do golf for this the Belles (13-11, 3-1) was the pitch- second inning with a home run for her team as it heads further into the “He was an extraordinary network.” ers’ successful containment of the Knights. Burke rebounded, but grind of conference play and re- man and a wonderful father,” A recovering alcoholic, Calvin junior third baseman Janelle Calvin retained a 2-0 lead as late as scheduled games. said Susie Wiles, his daughter. “I Summerall had a liver transplant Agren, the MIAA player of the week. the top of the fifth, and it seemed “The only thing I am concerned know he will be greatly missed.” in April 2004. The lifesaving sur- She went 1-for-3 in game one before Burke’s strong performance in the about is missed class time nearing His final play-by-play words gery was necessary even after 12 freshman pitcher Sarah Burke held circle would be for naught. the end of the semester,” Sullivan beside Madden were succinct, years of sobriety. her hitless in game two. Belles coach Sullivan said the Belles’ game said. “I believe we are strong enough of course, as he called the game- After an intervention involv- Erin Sullivan complimented the plan is always to take advantage of both physically and mentally to play ending field goal of the Super ing, among others, former NFL freshman’s cool performance and opponents’ errors, and which the several days in a row.” Bowl for Fox on Feb. 3, 2002, Commissioner Pete Rozelle, for- the way her teammates backed her team tried to do when they rallied The Belles will next play Thursday when New England beat St. Louis mer CBS Sports President Peter up. in the fifthafter freshman outfielder at home against Kalamazoo at 3:30 20-17. Lund and former PGA Tour “Burke had excellent run support Sarah Callis reached on an error, p.m. “It’s right down the pipe. Adam Commissioner Deane Beaman, [behind her],” Sullivan said. “She and then scored. Senior shortstop Vinatieri. No time on the clock. Summerall checked into the was able to move the ball well and and captain Emily Sherwood gave Contact Casey Karnes at And the Patriots have won Super Betty Ford Clinic in April 1992. set up hitters for easy outs.” the Belles the 3-2 lead with a go [email protected] Bowl XXXVI. Unbelievable,” “I had no intention of quit- Summerall said. ting, I was having too good a Paid Advertisement Sparse, exciting, perfect. A time,” Summerall said in a 2000 flawless summation without dis- Associated Press story. “The pre- tracting from the reaction view- scribed stay at Betty Ford is 28 ers could see on the screen. days. They kept me 33 because I At the end of their final broad- was so angry at the people who cast together, Madden described did the intervention, the first five Summerall as “a treasure” days didn’t do me any good.” and the “spirit of the National Summerall received the liv- Football League” in a tribute to er of a 13-year-old junior high the partner that complemented football player from Arkansas the boisterous former Oakland who died unexpectedly from Raiders coach so well. an aneurysm. Summerall had “You are what the NFL is all an emotional meeting with the about, what pro football is all teenager’s family the following about, and more important, what year. a man is all about and what a Summerall often shared his gentleman is all about,” Madden testimony with Christian groups said. and told his story when speaking As former teammate and before other organizations. In his broadcaster Frank Gifford put it 2006 book, “Summerall: On and in an accompanying video trib- Off The Air,” he frankly discussed ute: “America is very comfortable his personal struggles and pro- with Pat Summerall.” fessional successes. Summerall played 10 NFL sea- Long before broadcasting sons (1952-61) with the Chicago Super Bowl games, 16 for televi- Cardinals and New York Giants, sion and 10 more for radio — in but it was in his second career fact, before there was even a that he became a voice familiar Super Bowl — Summerall played to generations of sports fans, not a role in what is known in foot- only those of the NFL. ball circles as “The Greatest “Pat was a friend of nearly 40 Game Ever Played,” the 1958 NFL years,” CBS Sports broadcaster championship. The Giants lost to Verne Lundquist said. “He was the Baltimore Colts 23-17 in the a master of restraint in his com- NFL’s first-ever overtime game. mentary, an example for all of Born George Allen Summerall us. He was also one of the great on May 10, 1930, in Lake City, storytellers who ever spoke into a Fla., he was an All-State prep microphone.” football and basketball player Summerall started doing NFL there, and lettered in baseball games for CBS in 1964, and be- and tennis. He played college came a play-by-play guy 10 years football at Arkansas before going later. He was also part of CBS’s to the NFL. Sports ndsmcobserver.com | wednesdAY, april 17, 2013 | The Observer 13

Winter SMC tennis | smc 6, adrian 0 Continued from page 16

with two outs but did not convert any more runs. Saint Mary’s The rest of the game passed quickly as the Irish sweeps Adrian “Offensively, we chipped away to By D.H. KIM Campbell said. find a way to put Sports Writer The match was stopped with runs on the board three singles contests halted, which is always Coming off a close conference because the Belles had won six win against Alma in Michigan, the match points out of nine possible. successful.” Belles hosted Adrian on Tuesday at Campbell said this was unfortu- Brittany O’Donnell the Saint Mary’s tennis courts and nate for the Belles because the can- senior pitcher dominated 6-0 to extend their win celled matches had been close. streak to three. “I was pleased with the match held on to win. The Belles (9-5, 4-1 MIAA) swept results, yet we had three unfinished “Offensively, we chipped their three doubles matches, as matches and they were close,” away to find a way to put runs No. 1 doubles led by junior Mary Campbell said. on the board, which is al- Catherine Faller and sophomore Campbell also added his team ways successful,” O’Donnell Kayle Sexton won 8-2. Belles coach wasn’t too excited about the win as said. Dale Campbell was impressed at Adrian was one of the least compet- Notre Dame will next his team’s sweep and said this suc- itive teams on the Belles schedule. face its in-state oppo- cess resulted from the early aggres- “It was a match where we had to nent, Valparaiso, at home siveness in match play. take care of business as the first goal Thursday at 5 p.m. “We basically played aggressively and try to improve for our upcom- and took control from the start of ing matches,” Campbell said. “We Contact Megan Finneran at doubles which led to the decisive will play perhaps the No. 1 team [email protected] victory,” Campbell said. in the conference this Saturday at The Belles also excelled in their Hope so we have to get ready for singles matches, where they won that.” three contests. Campbell was espe- The Belles will prepare to take cially pleased at Sexton and soph- on their hardest conference oppo- omore Jackie Kjolhede’s singles nent thus far when they face Hope, Write performances against Adrian (7-9, who is undefeated in MIAA play, 0-5). on Saturday at the DeWitt Tennis Sports. “No. 2 doubles played excellent Center in Holland, Mich. Email Mike at and Kayle Sexton had a convinc- ing match at No. 2 singles, as well Contact D.H. Kim at jmonaco@ as Jackie Kjolhede at No. 5 singles,” [email protected] nd.edu JULIE HERDER | The Observer Irish senior outfielder Kelsey Thornton rounds third during Notre smc golf Dame’s 9-3 win against Villanova on April 7. Paid Advertisement Belles hope for strong qualifier

Observer Staff Report through the season’s first four rounds are junior Paige Pollak’s Following last Saturday’s 82.3 and sophomore Janice snow out at the Dutch Spring Heffernan’s 83.3. Heffernan led Invitational at the Ravines Golf Saint Mary’s with a two-day Club in Saugatuck, Mich., the score of 164 at the Washington Belles will end their 10-day break University Spring Invitational in with the first of three MIAA St. Louis on April 6-7 to finish 24th NCAA Qualifiers at South Bend’s in a crowded field of 112 golfers. Blackthorn Golf Club. Joining Pollak and Heffernan After last spring’s first-place fin- are junior Alexi Bown and fresh- ish and MIAA automatic bid to the man Claire Boyle, who is looking NCAA tournament, Saint Mary’s to build on her great weekend in will enter the qualifier with high St. Louis. Tying Pollak, Boyle was expectations. Despite last year’s able to shoot a two-day score of success and a home advantage in 169, which was good for 41st in- the first qualifier, the Belles will dividually. After shooting a 175 in face stiff competition from Olivet, St. Louis, Bown will try to come Calvin and Hope, who wrapped out with a strong performance up the fall conference tournament in front of today’s home crowd in in first, third and fourth place, re- South Bend. spectively. Additionally, all three Similarly to the fall, the Belles schools had two golfers named will not rely on one single star to to the fall’s all-MIAA first team, carry the team to its second con- which featured no Saint Mary’s secutive NCAA tournament berth, golfers. Instead, four Belles and but will instead count on the con- two more Olivet golfers composed sistently strong performance of the fall’s second team. the entire team. Although Pollak Entering the qualifier, Olivet’s and Heffernan have led the way junior all-MIAA first-teamers so far this season, anyone could Theresa Damico and Adrienne step up for the Belles today in their Plourde have continued their quest for back-to-back conference dominance from the fall, with championships. stroke averages of 80.7 and 83.4, The Belles will head out to respectively, after their first three Blackthorn Golf Club at 1 p.m. tournaments. In contrast, the today for the spring’s first MIAA Belles’ two lowest stroke averages NCAA Qualifier. 14 The observer | wednesdAY, april 17, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

Corrigan said. “When the of- the upset. Again down against Kavanagh fense is moving, … Matt’s Georgetown, 5-2, Kavanagh Continued from page 16 going to find spots to make once more started a scoring plays. He puts himself in the run that put the Irish ahead in a fall scrimmage against middle of things a lot. For and in line for the victory. Detroit from his stomach. me, he’s the canary in the Kavanagh and the rest of the From there, things only got coal mine. When he’s scoring Irish will look to extend their better, as he netted four goals goals, that means we’re play- winning streak to four games in his first collegiate game ing good offense.” when they face Villanova on against then-No. 9 Duke, Kavanagh has often pro- Saturday. then four more against North vided the offense with a spark The Irish will square off Carolina. Now, Corrigan can’t when it needs it most. Down against the Wildcats at 2 p.m. imagine the offense without 2-0 late in the second quar- at Arlotta Stadium. him. ter against Rutgers, it was GRANT TOBIN | The Observer “When we’re playing good Kavanagh who broke through Contact Greg Hadley at Irish freshman attack Matt Kavanagh protects the ball during Notre offense, Matt is even better,” to get the Irish going and avoid [email protected] Dame’s 10-8 win over Georgetown on April 14.

Paid Advertisement but the scorekeeper ruled Katsulis there was an error on the play. Continued from page 16 It was freshman shortstop Lane Richards who actually poorly,” Aoki said. “I was did the honors when he hit a impressed with the way he clear single to left field in the threw his fastball — it had eighth inning, but the Irish good life. He just wasn’t get- didn’t score in the inning. ting the results, and he was Although Kutsulis and just not making a few of those Mancini rounded the bases put-away pitches that we in the ninth, they were un- needed.” able to close the deficit for the Freshman right-hander sixth time in six games. David Hearne finished the The Irish will try to halt game with a clean 1.2 innings, the losing streak today as surrendering just one hit. they send junior right-hander Michigan designated hit- Sean Fitzgerald to the mound ter Kevin White was respon- against Bowling Green. sible for much of the damage Fitzgerald is 1-3 in seven done by the Wolverine lineup. starts so far this spring and White went 4-for-4 on the af- has a 5.40 ERA in 41.2 innings ternoon and scored two runs. pitched. It looked like the Irish might The first pitch will be have broken up Bourque’s no- thrown at 5:35 p.m. today at hitter in the seventh inning Frank Eck Stadium. when junior first baseman Trey Mancini smacked the Contact Vicky Jacobsen at ball to the second baseman, [email protected]

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Baseball | michigan 8, nd 2 Irish losing streak extends to six Michigan’s Bourque no-hits Notre Dame through seven innings in 8-2 loss in Ann Arbor

By VICKY JACOBSEN he held the Wolverines (21- Sports Writer 14) to two runs in his five in- nings pitched. When the Notre Dame “We put him in some pret- lineup faced Michigan ty tough predicaments in sophomore James Bourque terms of not being as clean on April 9, the right-hander with the baseball as we have held the Irish to one run on been most of the year,” Aoki five hits in a 4-1 victory. The said. “I thought he did a Ann Arbor native upped the good job, he pitched out of a ante Tuesday, taking a no- couple of [situations where hitter into the eighth inning there were] runners in scor- and leading the Wolverines ing position with nobody to a 8-2 home win over the out.” Irish. The freshman also ac- Notre Dame (19-15) now counted for much of the has dropped six games in a Irish offense — Kutsulis row. moved to the designated hit- “I thought [Bourque] had ter spot after five innings on really good stuff from the the mound, and hit a double very beginning,” Irish coach and scored a run in the top Mik Aoki said. “He’s a kid of the ninth. who has really good stuff Junior right-hander but has struggled with con- Donnie Hissa ran into trol at times. We had a cou- trouble when he relieved ple of fairly well-hit balls, Kutsulis in bottom of the but I thought he was pretty sixth inning. Hissa gave up dominant from the very three runs in the inning, and beginning.” was charged with three more Notre Dame freshman in the seventh. Zak Kutsulis took the loss in “I didn’t necessarily think his first start of the season. Donnie threw the ball JULIE HERDER | The Observer Although he didn’t over- Irish freshman left-hander Zak Kutsulis delivers a pitch with a runner on first during Notre Dame’s 10-6 whelm the Michigan lineup, see KATSULIS PAGE 14 loss to Villanova on April 7.

Men’s lacrosse nd women’s softball | ND 2, Michigan state 0 Corrigan praises Kavanagh Pitcher baffles

By GREG HADLEY Sports Writer Spartan offense

With just two games left in By MEGAN FINNERAN Junior pitcher Kelly Smith the regular season, the Irish Sports Writer (16-10) took the mound for are primed for a deep run the Spartans and allowed into the Big East tournament The Irish made quick work seven hits and both runs in and beyond. of Michigan State with a 5.2 innings. The squad is currently 2-0 win Tuesday at Secchia Irish sophomore second ranked No. 2 in the nation Stadium in East Lansing, baseman Jenna Simon and and reached that ranking Mich. senior right fielder Kelsey because of its stingy defense Junior pitcher Laura Thornton each contributed and opportune offense that Winter (19-8) faced 24 bat- a hit in the first, but three has rallied late to win sev- ters and allowed only three straight outs stranded them eral close games. The lead- hits with no walks to main- to end the inning. Senior ing scorer on this offense is tain the shutout. catcher Amy Buntin added not one of Notre Dame’s ex- “Defensively, we always fo- another hit in the second but perienced upperclassmen, cus on our basic fundamen- failed to advance. but an unfamiliar face: Matt tals and attacking plays,” Sophomore center fielder Kavanagh. GRANT TOBIN | The Observer senior pitcher Brittany Emilee Koerner, who holds A freshman attack from Irish freshman attack Matt Kavanagh eludes his opponent during O’Donnell said. “When we the highest batting average Rockville Centre, N.Y., Notre Dame’s 10-9 (3OT) win over North Carolina on March 2. do that, everything will fall in the Big East, scored the Kavanagh currently leads into place.” first run of the game with a the Irish (9-2) in goals (21), résumé when he arrived at in Kavanagh. Notre Dame (30-10) is now solo home run to right field assists (11) and points (32). Notre Dame. In 2012, he was “Matt Kavanagh’s terrific,” 7-1 against Michigan State in the top of the third inning. He is second on the team in the top post-graduate recruit Corrigan said. “He knows all-time. The away win in- Sophomore catcher shots and has started every in the nation after leading how to play when the game is creased the squad’s winning Cassidy Whidden’s RBI in game this season. He has the U.S. U-19 national team moving.” streak to four, following a the sixth inning scored been named the Big East to a gold medal at the world However, Kavanagh still three-game sweep against Thornton, which increased Offensive Player of the Week championships in Finland. had to prove himself at the Rutgers over the weekend at Notre Dame’s lead to 2-0. and the national rookie of He was named tournament faster-paced collegiate level. Notre Dame. The Irish loaded the bases the week. MVP for scoring 20 goals and He immediately did, scoring “Being on the road helped with two outs but did not Yet, none of this is particu- adding 11 assists. Right away, the game-winning goal continue our momentum as convert any more runs. larly a surprise. Kavanagh coach Kevin Corrigan knew we continue our season,” already had an impressive he had an impressive talent see KAVANAGH PAGE 14 O’Donnell said. see WINTER PAGE 13