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Dan Devine Rudy Premieres at Morris Civic Auditorium ---- -~ ~ ----- -----~------------ ------ ------ Thursday, October 7, 1993 • Vol. XXVI No. 29 THE INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER SERVING NOTRE DAME AND SAINT MARY'S Dan Devine Rudy premieres at Morris Civic Auditorium By KENYA JOHNSON upset, but Accent Editor South Bend donned the glit­ will not sue ter of Hollywood last night for the first time since 1940. host­ By JOHN LUCAS ing celebrities and a sellout Associate News Editor crowd of 2.400 for the pre­ miere of Tri-Star Pictures' Although he is upset by his "Rudy" at the Morris Civic portrayal in the new Auditorium. film "Rudy ... former Notre Cast members Sean Astin. Dame football coach Dan Ned Beatty and Robert Prosky Devine will not take legal greeted reporters and hun­ action against Tri-Star dreds of spectators as they Pictures, citing both his wife's exited limousines and walked health and his commitments to up the red carpet into the the­ the University of Missouri as ater. more important priorities in his life. "This is all so wonderful." "Basically. there's not going said Astin. who portrays Rudy to be any lawsuit," Devine said. in the film. 'Tm very excited "But I want to say that I was to be here. This is an inspira­ one of the most loyal and de­ tional story. a human interest voted Notre Dame people in kind of movie. I hope you all the country. and I am very. enjoy it as much as I have." very. dissappointed in the way But as Astin arrived. "Rudy" the University handled this was the only name on the situation." throng's lips. "He's the hero of One particular scene in tonight." agreed Astin. "Rudy" has upset Devine to the point where he and his South "A lot of people worked hard Bend attorney. Lyn Leone. had to make this happen." threatened to file a suit against Ruettiger said at a post-show Tri-Star Pictures based on party in the Century Center. defamation of character. "and this is a great way to cel­ "He (Devine) has been in tor­ ebrate and thank them for all ment about this scene for quite they've done." a long time-he certainly wouldn't have retained my ser­ Other dignitaries included vices over a year ago if he cast members Jon Favreau and wasn't," Leone said. Jason Miller. director David The scene in question shows Anspaugh. producers Rob The Observer/Jake Peters several Notre Dame seniors Fried and Cary Woods. and A collection of students, faculty and stars enjoy the reception held at the Century Center in South Bend fol­ from the 1975 team coming writer Angelo Pizzo. lowing the premiere of "Rudy." The event was held for those who attended the first showing of the movie. into Devine's office. ready to hand in their jerseys. The se­ [ niors threaten not to suit up for the final game of the sea­ Cunningham speaks on GSU supports university ' son if Rudy isn't allowed to suit up. Not only did the scene never the unity of the Church Women's Resource Center actually happen. it is contrary to the ideals of the Notre Dame By NANCY DUNN fund or the Women's Resource football program. according to By MARIA CULCASI Cunningham. and the term News Writer Committee pending funding "American Catholic" itself is an Devine. Devine said that News Writer from Student Activities. University officials who exam­ "oxymoron" because the The Graduate Student Union In other business. the GSU ined the script for historical Although it is important for Catholic Church is a universal (GSU) issued a statement of decided to help fund a recent Church. dance sponsored by the African accuracy. mis-handled the individual parishes to maintain continuing support for a situation. their traditions. an essential The aim of the papacy is to University funded Women's Student Association. The "speak as one voice, the voice amount of the allocation was "It is something that aspect of today's Catholic Resource Center at last night's of the Gospel." he said. wouldn't happen at Notre Church is its unity. according to meeting. reduced from the requested Dame. and it is something that Professor Lawrence "I don't know that we have While no new business was 450 dollars to 200 dollars. be­ wouldn't happen anyplace," he Cunningham, chair of the Notre that many conflicts (between introduced, members used this cause the organization said it said. "It's a distortion of what Dame theology department. the American Catholic Church meeting as an opportunity to was sponsored by GSU. but did a football team is. and what a To successfully maintain tra­ and the Vatican)." Cunningham confirm presidential appoint­ not file a request until after the football team ought to be." ditions while maintaining links said, "but rather a series of ments. verify the budget. and event occurred. Although Devine gave verbal with the church. there must be tensions. In many ways, the review the reports of the vari­ "To say they are receiving and written consent to movie three basic elements present in American Catholics have been ous committees. funds. before they are," was ir­ producers to make him "the every Catholic community. exemplary in their relation­ William Christiansen's ap­ responsible and GSU would be ships with the Vatican." heavy" or antagonist of the Cunningham said. pointment to the position of setting a "poor precedent" by There have always been ten­ film. he said that he had no These elements include the secretary was confirmed by the approving their request. idea that writer Angelo Pizzo profession of faith. sacramental sions between the "Great committee as was the appoint­ Medieval Institute would make him out to be the life and "common ministry un­ Church" and local churches. ment of Daniel Stauffer to the Representative Mark Holtz said. villain of the film. Pizzo, in der a bishop," Cunningham Cunningham said. position of treasurer. Also, GSU agreed that the so­ town for the "Rudy" premiere. said. "Each bishop must be in "These so-called conflicts are Linda Chalk was appointed cial committee could allocate usually press-generated," he could not be reached for com­ communion with all other bish­ and confirmed as head of the up to 500 dollars for a Hispanic said. ment. ops, including the bishop of Women's Resource Committee American dance if it so chooses Despite being "hurt" by the Rome. the Pope." The Catholic Church in which was the center of much pending the receipt of more America has many strengths. scene. time commitments to Only through this communion discussion at the meeting. information. his job as Athletic Director at can unity be achieved. ac­ for example. the great number Faced with a lack of funding. After approving the funding of people volunteering and the University of Missouri. in cording to Cunningham. the members of the committee of several events. several mem­ addition to supporting his wife Historically. there has working for the Church. said find their ability to function re­ bers voiced their concern over in her longtime battle with always been. tension between Cunningham. stricted. "We would like to sup­ the amount of money being Multiple Sclerosis are currently local churches and the "Greater However. he added that one port such programs, but we spent by the organization. GSU Church" in Rome. he said. It is major weakness is that Church cannot," Linda Chalk said. is currently "depleting its bud­ more important to Devine than leaders "maybe haven't looked taking any action on "Rudy." difficult to maintain a balance Joe Manak was also ap­ get at an astronomical rate" ... Rudy is really on the back­ between the autonomy of local around to see the changes tak­ pointed and confirmed as head and representatives should plan ing place fm the communities)" burner for me right now," he churches and the central au­ of the Intellectual Life for the future. said President like the growing number of said. thority in Rome. because the Committee which will be mak­ Rita Francis. The "real story" of Rudy, "Catholic Church is always Spanish-speaking Catholics in ing funds available to the The Travel Grant Committee America. without any "Hollywood rooted in local customs." said Gender Studies Program for a announced that checks should Cunningham. Cunningham also addressed proposed lecture series. be in the GSU office today. embellishment." would have the problem of "cafeteria They are also looking for a rep- made a better movie, accord- An independent American Additional funding for the Catholic Church is "theological­ Gender studies program will be see DEVINE I page 4 ly preposterous." according to see FORUM I page 4 provided by the GSU general see GSU I page 4 -------~-- page 2 The Observer • INSIDE Thursday, October 7, 1993 INSIDE COLUMN WORLD AT A GLANCE Notre Dame Somali warlord has elusive past NAIROBI Mohamed Aidid, the Somali warlord accused of order­ ain't no .Drive- ing the attacks on U.N. peacekeepers. has never given up easily. He once stayed alive in prison. it is said. by eating soap. Aidid then waited nearly two decades for the chance to thru U take up arms and oust the U.S.-backed dictator who imprisoned him. To his supporters Aidid is a brave, patriotic and charis­ It is 3:00 a.m. on a matic leader, and even his foes see the balding, 57-year­ Friday and we are return­ old former general as destined to be the next president of ing from an evening in the East African country. Chicago. We're tired, it's late, and we have class in Aidid was trained at military schools in Moscow and five hours.
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