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The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary's VOLUME 43: ISSUE 132 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29,2009 NDSMCOBSERVER.COM swine flu case at ND University Student recovers after experiencing symptoms last week; Health Services, officials investigate to pay for Services and faculty and staff to ByJENN METZ consult their personal physicians. News Writer University spokesperson Dennis added Brown, Dr. Rebecca Moskwinski, The University announced a director of University Health case of swine flu at Notre Dame Services and Kelly Jolliff, St. wao; confinned by the Centers for Joseph County epidemiologist security Disease Control and Prevention spoke to the press in Saint Liam (OX) Tuesday. Hall Tuesday afternoon and said ByJENN METZ The affected student, after falling the University is working with News Writer ill almost a week ago, has recov­ state and federal health officials to ered and is in good health. It is the monitor and respond to the situa­ President Barack Obama's first confirmed case of the disease tion. pending trip to South Bend for - North American Human The student, whose name, class the May 17 Commencement Influenza A (H1N1), commonly year and gender were not relea'ied ceremonies has raised many known a<; swine flu -in Indiana. by the University, sought treatment questions. One of them: Who An e-mail sent to faculty, staff at University Health Services in will pick up the bill? and students Tuesday afternoon Saint Liam Hall last Wednesday, South Bend Police alerting them of the presence of one day after feeling ill. Department spokesperson swine flu on campus encouraged Moskwinski said Health Services AARON STEINER/The Observer Captain Phil Trent initially said students who experience flu-like Dr. Rebecca Moskwinski, left, and Kelly Jolliff spoke to the the department would incur symptoms to W,it University Health see SWINE/page 11 press about the case of swine flu at Notre Dame Tuesday. some overtime expenses for added security, however the numbers weren't determined at that point, as Obama's itin­ erary was not announced. And although it hasn't been Student Commons to open in fall announced if Obama will extend his stay overnight, Trent told WSBT last month injured in Stores, restaurants to be finished on Eddy Street by football season that the last time a president stayed overnight in South Bend, it cost the city almost By LIZ O'DONNELL $20,000 in overtime costs. possible News Writer But this time around, what­ ever the cost, the city won't be The first set of stores and picking up the tab for extra assault -"'< ..~'"""- restaurants at the Eddy Street security incurred by Obama's 01 sm: Commons- a major mixed­ visit. Observer Staff Report use development project cur­ According to a Friday WNDU ' -- rently under construction report, a bill was proposed by south of Notre Dame's cam­ members of the South Bend According to a South Bend pus - will be open in time for Common Council that would Tribune report, an 18-year-old football season this fall. charge event hosts - in this Saint Mary's College student Gregory Hakanen, director case, Notre Dame - for the was found injured Saturday of Asset Management and extra police necessary for morning after possibly being Real Estate, said there are security earlier this month. drugged. already a number of restau­ The proposal was tabled, According to the report, the VANESSA GEMPISfThe Observer rants and stores that are in however, at an April 23 meet- police found the woman on the Eddy Street Commons is under construction, but the first round of 5600 block of Zappia Drive stores and restaurants will be open for business in the fall. see EDDY/page 10 see SECURITY/page 9 behind a house. The student was found after a suspicious person was reported in the area. The South Bend Tribune report said the student had sev­ Panel discusses Obama invitation, degree eral cuts on her legs and was bleeding. Reports said the woman looked as though she Both si'des debate significance of honoring president at Commencenzent cere1nony was sobbing. She had no shoes him an honorary degree suggests and her clothes disheveled. By MADELINE BUCKLEY According to the South Bend support for that position. News Editor Tribune, the woman did not The debate, sponsored by the know the events leading up to College of Art.., & Letters, gave stu­ the police arriving on the scene. The meaning of an honorary dents an opportunity to di'>euss the The woman said she was a degree given by a Catholic universi­ controversy over Obama "openly guest at a house party near the ty - and whether the award indi­ and candidly," moderator Colleen scene, hosted by students from cates support for some or all of the Kelly, a junior, said. the University of Notre Dame. recipient's positions - was ques­ "I understand how many di'iap­ The Tribune report said police tioned by students Tuesday in a prove of Obama, yet I struggle, and tested the girl for aJcohol use, debate over the University's invita­ have always struggled, with the and she showed a .18 percent tion to Obama to deliver the 2009 notion that our support of a politi­ blood alcohol level. The girl Commencement address. cian should boil down to one reported she did not know Seniors Michael Angulo and ISSUe,. "AnbTU I0 Sa.J."d . where she got her injuries. One Briana Miller argued Obama He cited Obama's executive oflicer who filed the report said should be honored by the order to shut down Guantanamo the girl appeared to be more University for his record of public Bay military prison and hi<> work to drugged rather than intoxicated. service while junior John Gerardi expand health care fhr children a<> According to the South Bend and fifth-year senior John Souder reasons Obama should be honored PAT COVENEYfThe Observer said Obama's stance on abortion i'> Students engage in a discussion over what it means to invite see ASSAULT/page 9 "intrinsically evil," and awarding see 0 BAMA/ page 11 and honor President Barack Obama at a panel on Tuesday.

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Maybe you're tempted to seek aca­ demic counseling at the Dean's Office. Or, considering the magnitude of the Ashley Ward Angela Gillis Meagan Drone Beth Brophy Sam Tulisiak Alyssa Lewanski decision, maybe you do so at the Grotto. But reconsider: As the economy tumbles freshman freshman freshman freshman freshman senior and the planet LeMans LeMans LeMans LeMans LeMans off-campus warms, perhaps ifs Robert Singer time to ask the ~·Kinky.,, ~·wal. ,, wicked one who's ..Kickapoo. ,, ..Korean.,, ..Klepto., ..Kindergarten.,, steering the wheel toward our doom. Assistant No, not Charlie - News Editor Lucifer. Psychology: The pointless acquisition of vocabulary to describe your prior knowledge of the workings of the human mind and its development. In short, this discipline dresses up your intuition in intellectual jargon. After flawlessly shot­ Have an idea for Question of the Day? E-mail [email protected] gunning a Keystone, you will learn that the feeling of pride as you high-five your friends is a "conditional emotional response" and not "chillness." Business: Upper-level home econom­ IN BRIEF ics. Instead of being subjected to the humdrums of dinner table etiquette, you Author Ben Marcus will read will learn the boardroom customs of selections from his work at looking good in a suit while making Hammes Bookstore today at PowerPoint presentations on mundane 7:30p.m. Following the reading, topics. Instead of following unimagina­ there will be a short question tive recipes to bake pies, you will master and answer session. the artlessness of plugging data into for­ mulas and pie charts. A Spring concert titled Economics: A religion espousing the "Collegium Musicum" will take mathematical laws of an imaginary place today from 7 p.m. to 7:45 world in order to gain the esteem of p.m. and 8:30p.m. to 9:15p.m. those who are gullible enough to believe in the Reyes Organ and Choral those laws apply in our world. Like Aztec Hall in the DeBartolo priests and American creationists, your Performing Arts Center. The models will rarely come close to predict­ program will include ing the outcomes of real human society, Renaissance and Baroque yet you will be a respected purveyor of sacred music. Tickets are $3 the spirits guiding "the economy." As a and can be purchased at the result, your job prospects will be door. improved, as you will be elevated in the eyes of business firms and political think Co-sponsored by the College of tanks alike. Science and the Center for Rare Program of Liberal Studies (PLS}: To and Neglected Diseases, the study obsolete methods like Euclidean "Running for a New Ara: 5K geometry and Aristotelian philosophy in PAT COVENEY!The Observer run/1 mile walk" will be held addition to ancient narratives containing A photo of an aborted fetus was flown over campus by the Center for Blo-Ethlcal today at 6 p.m. The race starts human experiences that cannot be relat­ reform Tuesday. The group has also displayed photos on the sides and backs of at the Hesburgh Ubrary Quad. ed to affluent white suburbanites. In billboard trucks In protest of President Barack Obama's Commencement visit. Help raise money and aware­ essence, you will study form, not con­ ness for Niemann-Pick Type C tent, in the vain hope of acquiring the · Disease Research. Register at intellectual graces of Galileo and enlarg­ shop.nd.edu with a fee of$10. ing your "Grey's Anatomy" -saturated mind to the same dimensions as the OFFBEAT The DeBartolo Performing other great thinkers studied in the PLS Arts Center will show the film, curriculum. 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After mastering and tossed her out of sight. said the 44-year-old deputy been stolen &om a local restau­ The graduates of the Creative these rudimentary notions, the focus Dorothy and Lavern Utley resigned Monday after serv­ rant Officers responded to a 911 Writing MFA Program will give a shifts to a group therapy session in credit a pet psychic for guiding ing 21 years with the sher­ call at a hotel room where the reading from their rmal theses which participants are assured that they them on Monday to a wooded iff's office. woman was staying on Saturday Friday in the LaFortune bear no responsibility for the realities area nearly a mile from where The arrest report said his evening. Officers determined Ballroom at 7 p.m. The read­ they have just discovered, that the best 8-month-old Tmker Bell had wife and mother-in-law face that the call had been plared by ings will be delivered in rapid way to end war in the Middle East is by been last seen. 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Notre Dame succeed academical­ "This place really has helped me where she will get a degree in By IRENA ZAJICKOVA By SARAH MERVOSH ly because of the various support to grow in sort of the human ele­ elementary education. News Writer News Writer systems they have. ment, which is so important for a Schreck said when entering "You've got coaches and people priest.'' Notre Dame she planned on In addition to the various here who are supporting them, as When asked as a child what he Carian said there are also being a doctor and intended to awards and accolades Notre well as Academic Services for wanted to be when he grew up, social benefits to studying on the stay all four years and then go on Dame's athletic teams have Student Athletes," Heisler said. instead of saying he wanted to be Notre Dame campus. to medical school. received this year, the athletic Academic Services for Student an astronaut or baseball player, "Here at Notre Dame, you "I guess I realized that that's department was recently ranked Athletes provides help in many senior Simon Carian said he learn how to interact with and be not what I really wanted to do. I first in the nation in graduation areas, including tutoring and wanted to be a priest. And unlike friends with normal people," would be a good doctor and I'm success rate (GSR). making sure students are on most, he never grew out of his Carian said. sure it would be a fine way of life Notre Dame's 98 percent suc­ track to graduate. Ever since the childhood dream. Senior Andy Bulso, who is join­ but that that's not what would cess rate is equaled only by the organization has stepped up its Carlan, along with a few other ing the seminary to become a really fulfill me as a person," she United States Naval Academy. efforts, the student athletes' Notre Dame graduates, will be diocesan priest after graduation, said. Fourteen of the university's ath­ grade point averages have risen joining the seminary to become a also said living in the dorms at "It's going to be difficult of letic teams were ranked in the top every semester. priest after graduation. Notre Dame has helped him in course, to leave this place. It's ten in the nation, which is the "The whole notion [of Academic Fr. Ed Obermiller, a Holy Cross his preparation for priesthood. beautiful and I have so many most of any university. It is also a Services for Student-Athletes] is priest in the Otlice of Vocation, "Just hav­ friends here. It's record for Notre Dame, who had to keep them on track," Heisler said he knows of at least four ing that expe­ going to be hard 11 athletic teams in the top ten said. "It's a tremendously valu­ men entering religious life in the rience of liv- to say goodbye last year. able service relative to our athlet­ fall, outside of Old College, the ing in the "Living a celibate life. to," Schreck said. Athletic Director Jack ic department." program for undergraduates dorm kind of if One of the Swarbrick said being ranked Student athletes at Notre Dame who are discerning to become gives you thats not a challenge, major issues stu­ number one in the country is a face many challenges in succeed­ priests in Holy Cross. There are experience or and not a sacrifice for dents consider tremendous achievement. ing academically, including a lack nine men entering religious life knowledge of you, you ·re not the sort when making the "We have the same reaction to of time to study and increasingly from Old College, he said. how life in decision to enter winning the GSR as we do to our long training programs. "I know that there are more the dorm of person who would religious life is women's basketball team winning "[One ofthe challenges is] prob­ out there, I just don't know who kind of plays make the best priest. ,, the sacrifices the Final Four in St. Louis or the ably just the time involved," they are," Obermiller said. out," Bulso they will have to soccer team, the women's soccer Heisler said. "If you're a varsity Obermiller said he has no s a i d . make, particular­ team, winning the NCAA champi­ athlete, there's just not enough knowledge of how many women "Especially in Simon Carlan ly the vow of life­ onship," Swarbrick said in a video hours in the day. Also, there's ji.Ist are entering religious life. terms of the senior long celibacy. available on Notre Dame's Web not much of an off season when it Carlan, who lives in Morrissey drinking cul- "One of the site. "That's our goal and when comes to athletics anymore." Hall, said his time at Notre Dame ture and peo- biggest ones for we count our national champi­ Heisler said Notre Dame stu­ has helped him prepare for ple's attitudes me is not having onships at this university we're dent athletes are aware of the rig­ priesthood because he has towards sex. Just getting to know a family," said Bulso. "When counting GSR performance as a ors of the curriculum when they learned how to interact with and regular guys in the dorm and you're growing up you kind of national championship win." get here - and in many cases it understand all types of people. making friends with people." want to have a family. When I According to John Heisler, the even influences their decision to "Saint Paul says somewhere "So when in the future if I'm was here I did date just to kind of senior associate athletics director, attend - which is part of the rea­ that you have to be all. things to working with college students, make sm·e." the NCAA measures the GSR by son they do so well. all people. If that's true for all of I'll have been there. I can say this "It's a challenge. living a celi­ studying each of the 119 Division "I think if you come here even us, that's especially true for a was my experience and first of bate life, ifthat's not a challenge, I colleges and universities in as a student athlete, you absolute­ priest," he said. all, establish that kind of connec­ and not a sacrifice for you, areas of academic eligibility and ly understand [how difficult the "A priest has to be somebody tion with the person and second you're not the sort of person who retention of student-athletes. This work will be]," Heisler said. "It's a who is approachable, somebody of all, be able to understand bet­ would make the best priest," means that when student athletes big part of why you come here." that you can trust, somebody ter where they are coming from, Carian said. "I think the sort of drop out or transfer due to aca­ who is respected but also some­ and therefore be able to advise people who would make the best demics, the school's GSR meas­ body who is very human. The them better." priests are also the sort of people urement will decrease. Contact Irena Zajickova at sort of guy you might go and Carlan said he came to Notre who are going to make the best Heisler said student athletes at [email protected] have a beer with," Carian said. Dame with the intention of husband..<;, the best fathers." becoming a priest, however Carian referred to something when sophomore Sara..~ Johnson his Archbishop said to him to was applying to colleges, she explain how he felt about not "had no idea" that she wanted to having a family. HL.., Archbishop become a sister, and applied to has a brother who has four chil­ Notre Dame "just because I dren, and told Carian, "There thought the campus was pretty. are four people in this world that "It was kind of random. Notre call that man father. But every­ Dame was the only Catholic col­ one in this world calls me lege that I applied to," she said. father." Johnson said before coming to "You are almost having like a Notre Dame, the only time she bigger family that you couldn't had wanted to be a nun was in have had otherwise. Even though kindergarten. it is a different kind of family, not "In kindergarten, I wanted to a biological family but a spiritual be a nun because my teacher family," Bulso said. was a nun," she said. "But it Obermiller said it is not typical kind of went away for like ever. I to enter religious life right out of never thought about it until I college, just as most people do came here." not get married right after col­ Though only a sophomore, lege. Johnson will be graduating early Seventy-five percent of the next year in order to teach at a men who enter Holy Cross have Catholic school for a year and done some work or life experi­ then join a cloister. ence before they enter, he said. Johnson said her experience Carian is most excited about with the sacraments and the the fact that as a priest, his job Catholic community at Notre will not just be a job he leaves at Dame helped her make her deci­ the office at the end of the work­ sion to become a sister and grad­ day, but he said "you are always uate early. a priest. You are always doing "I was going to do four years, what a priest does." but I just realized looking at how Carian also explained how many credits I had ... I would people in the religious life get to have enough credits next year participate in the momentous without taking extra credits," she events in others' lives. said. "When Peter heard the "You are with people and Lords call on the boat he didn't involved in people's lives in all wait around." the great moments of their lives. When asked if she was nervous Somebody gets married, you're about making a life-long decision there. Somebody had a baby, you at an early age, Johnson said, "it are there to baptize them. is kind of freeing. Once it gets Somebody is dying or their loved closer I'll probably have the jit­ one is dying, you are there for ters [but] when you are so excit­ them," Carian said. "These are ed about giving your life to the the great moments of human life. Lord, it's hard to be nervous." How cool that you get to be Sophomore Margaret Schreck involved in peoples lives and at is becoming a sister, but has cho­ those times." sen not to graduate from Notre Dame. She will enter a convent Contact Sarah Mervosh at in Nashville, Tenn., in August [email protected]

•------page 4 The Observer + CAMPUS NEWS Wrednesday, April 29, 2009 Saint Mary's announces 23 faculty members honored influenced his or her life, fessors Carl Ackermann, service award winners By LAURA McCRYSTAL that's a meaningful and val­ Seth Brown, Noriko News Writer ued nomination," he said. "I Hanabusa, Paul Helquist, want to thank them for sub­ Mary Catherine Hilkert, By ALICIA SMITH winners was Caitlin Brodmerkel, The Office of the Provost mitting nominations. And I Joshua Kaplan, Ian Kuijt, News Writer who won the Sister Olivia Marie awarded 20 Notre Dame fac­ have to say for the faculty Gary Lamberti, Sylvia Lin, Hutcheson award for Service in the ulty members with Rev. who have won and written David O'Connor, David Health Field. Edmund P. Joyce, C.S.C. back to me, one of the things Ruccio, William Schmuhl, After demonstrating a variety of Brodmerkel works at the Sister Awards for Excellence in they always say is 'I want to Robert Sedlack, Mihir Sen, service within the community, the Maura Brannick Health Center Undergraduate Teaching thank the people who chose Dennis Snow, John Staud, Office of Civil and Social providing those without insurance and three faculty members to nominate me."' Henry Weinfield, Michelle Engagement (OCSE) announced the health care. She also volunteers at with Dockweiler Awards for For the Joyce Award, Whaley and Susan Youens. winners of the 2009 service the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Excellence in Undergraduate seven selection committees A single selection commit­ awards. Eight members of the Center Outreach Program. Advising this month. representing the disciplines tee appointed by the office Saint Mary's community were The Sister Maria Concepta The awards are the only of business, engineering, of the provost chose the awarded this past week. McDermott award for Service in University-wide honors fine arts and architecture, Dockweiler Award winners The OCSE offers three different Education was awarded to Alma given to faculty members for humanities, language and as individuals who "help categories of awards. The Spirit of Bravo. According to the Web site work with undergraduate literature and science and shape a student's future, but Service award io; distributed every Bravo is actively involved with the students, Associate Provost social science made recom­ not confined to a classroom two years. In addition, there are Warren Primary Center helping in Dennis Jacobs said. mendations to Jacobs' office. interaction," Jacobs said. five annual service awards, each English-as-a-New-Language (ENL) "It's a testimony that we Jacobs said he compiled the The 2009 Dockweiler named after a Sister of the Holy classrooms. value this committees' rec­ Award winners were math Cross. The final award is the Rebecca Faunce was awarded work ommendations professor Frank Connolly, Patricia Arch Green award, which the Sister Ouistine Healy award for exemplary .. When a student goes and sent letters assistant dean for under­ is distributed by the College Service with Women. Faunce teaching, to the 20 recipi­ graduate studies Ava Academy of Tutoring program works with the Center for Women's exemplary on about how this ents of the Preacher and associate (CAT). Intercultural Leadership (CWIL). advising," professor influnced awards in mid­ director of international Carrie Call, director of the OCSE She also is a member of Feminists Jacobs said. his or her life, that·s a April. studies Juliett Mayinja. said members of the Saint Mary's United as well as the Women's "And we Theology pro­ Jacobs said the University community nominate the winners Resource Center. One of her other want to meaningful and fessor Gary gives the Joyce and each year. many accomplishments is helping thank and valued nomination.·· Anderson was Dockweiler awards not only "IThe winners] were nominated to put on the Saint Mary's show our among the 2009 to honor professors and by people in the Saint Mary's Monologues. appreciation Dennis Jacobs Joyce Award advisors, but also to set an College community and the Division The final winner of the five serv­ for the many recipients. He example of excellence in of Mission selected the finalists ice awards was Meghan Larsen, faculty who associate provost said he is grate- teaching and advising. based on their records of service winner of the Sister M. Olivette have devoted ful to his stu­ "We want to provide exem­ and their letters of recommenda­ Whalen award for General Service. themselves dents for nomi­ plars," he said. "That by tion," Call said. Larsen has been an active member to teaching and advising nating him, as well as the recognizing excellence and According to the College's Web of Campus Ministry. Larsen also undergraduate students." theology department for holding up an advisor who site, the Spirit of Service award is actively participated in this year's The award recipients were inspiring his teaching. has really impacted stu­ "the highest service-related award Dance Marathon. She has worked chosen from nominations ''I take my teaching dents' lives, it inspires oth­ bestowed by the College." extensively with a youth group at submitted by students and responsibilities very serious­ ers to follow in their foot­ The award is presented to a stu­ Christ the King Church, and has faculty members. Over 255 ly," Anderson said. "Most of steps." dent from the College, as well as a completed her Lay Ministry nominations were submitted my years of teaching were The winners of both Sister of the Holy Cross. This year's Certification. for the two awards, Jacobs spent outside of Notre awards receive a $1,500 winners were Sr. Gabriella Doran This is the third year the Patricia said. Dame, but I can say with cash prize and a plaque. and Deanna Molosky. Arch Green award has been dis­ The majority of the nomi­ complete honesty that I have During the May 17 According to the Web site, Doran tributed. The award is given to a nations come from students, done my best teaching here Commencement ceremonies, has been interested in service since member of the CAT program each who Jacobs said are best because of the vigorous they will also be called by she was young. For the past 10 year. The winner of this year's able to describe the impact intellectual and religious name to stand for recogni­ years she has worked with the award was Alicia Wilkins. professors and advisors environment of this tion, Jacobs said. vocations program as an outreach According to the Web site, Wilkins have made on their lives. University." member. has volunteered 476 hours of her "When a student goes on The other recipients of the Contact Laura McCrystal at likewise, Molosky continuously time to the CAT program through­ about how this professor Joyce Award included pro- [email protected] provides service to her community. out the past two years. Molosky works with the Sisters of A dinner will be heid in honor of the Holy Cross, as well as with the all of the recipients Wednesday children at the Early Childhood evening. Development Center. She has taken "The dinner is for all award several mission trips to help those recipients, and each person invites It May Be Time for an Upgrade". in need around the world. up to three bTUests," Call said. This is the first year the College The OCSE has awarded the has offered the service awards. awards for the past few years, and If you're graduating this year, we'd like to help According to the Web site, the is proud of this year's recipients. awards were created "to honor the "The Spirit of Service Award has with your increasing financial needs. excellent work done by Saint been given sinr,e 2002, the Patricia Mary's students in a variety of vol­ Arch Green Award since 2007, and A signed letter of acceptance from unteer activities." this is the first year for the five Arlene Forney, a senior at the named awards," Call said. "We're your future employer may help College, was the recipient of one of so proud of the award winners. you to qualify for an upgrade the five annual volunteer service They all exemplify the heart and awards. Forney won the Sister service at Saint Mary's." to a Visa® Platinum Card. Kathleen Anne Nelligan award for Spiritual Service. 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INTERNATIONAL NEWS INDIA Men acquitted for 2005 bombings LONDON - Three men charged in London's 2005 suicide bombings - Britain's No happily ever after for 'Slumdog' stars deadliest attack since \Vorld War II - were acquitted of the most serious offenses against them Tuesday in the latest terrorism Ali and Ismail continue to live in slum-like conditions after Oscar winning film case to frustrate prosecutors. A jury found Waheed Ali, Sadeer Saleem, Associated Press and Mohammed Shakil not guilty of conspir­ ing with four suicide bombers who blew themselves up on three subway cars and a MUMBAI, India - Rubina bus on July 7, 2005, killing 52 people. Ali Ali's house is flooded with and Shakil were convicted of a lesser charge sewer water, and her feet - conspiring to attend a terror training itch. She's discovered a camp - and will be sentenced Wednesday. world of creepy-crawlies in The men were the only people ever the opaque gray water: charged in the attack. scorpions, rats and slithery creatures with lots of legs. Alleged Al-Qaida leader jailed Two months ago, the BAGHDAD - The Iraqi government pre­ child star of the hit movie sented the first image of the alleged leader of 'Slumdog Millionaire' was an al-Qaida front group Tuesday in a bid to worrying about what to prove the right suspect was in custody wear to the Oscars. Now despite skepticism that he even exists. she has come home to a Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki called Abu very different problem: Omar al-Baghdadi 'the head of evil' and How to get the fetid water accused him of trying to incite a sectarian out of her family's one­ civil war and working with other insurgents room shack. who remained loyal to Saddam Hussein. The 9-year-old picked up 'This criminal had close relations with the a plastic bucket Monday former regime and maintained a sinister and began to scoop, but it alliance with Saddam's followers,' he said in was hopeless. "There are a a statement released by his office. lot of rats," she told the Authorities described al-Baghdadi's cap­ Associated Press with a ture, which was announced last week, as a shudder, standing in water major setback for Sunni insurgents trying to above her ankles. "In the intensify attacks after a relative lull.lsrael night also." started building the separation barrier in the Eight Oscars and $326 West Bank in 2002, portraying it as a million in box office defense against Palestinian gunmen and sui­ receipts have so far done cide bombers. little to improve the lives of the film's two impoverished child stars. Rubina and co-star NATIONAL NEWS Azharuddin Mohammed AP Ismail have been showered Rubina Ali, child star of the hit movie 'Siumdog Millionaire,' right, wades through sewage Man clings to car in police chase with gifts and brief bursts water that has flooded her shanty in Mumbai, India, Monday. FORSYfH, Ga. - The owner of trailer less semi of fame, but their day-to­ clung to the back of the truck Tuesday as a sus­ day lives are little changed. has described the trust as feet. It's they who are drag­ Patil International School, pected carjacker led police on a 50-mile chase In some ways, things have substantial, but won't tell ging their feet," he added. which offers coveted - and down an interstate in Georgia. The semi eventu­ gotten worse: Azhar's anyone how much - not There have been other pricey - international bac­ ally slowed enough for the owner to jump off neighborhood has grown even the parents - for fear offers, but none have mate­ calaureate degrees, also near the end of the chase. crowded and tense. of making the children vul­ rialized so far. offered them scholarships, When the suspected crujacker, Milo Banks, 27, Rubina's house is flooded. nerable to exploitation. Developers promised the though school officials stopped the semi, armed officers surrounded it, And fame has brought both Azhar and Rubina fin­ children houses in a fancy declined to comment. breaking through the windows before wrestling opportunity and shame. ished their first term at the new development billed as And then there are the him to the ground. If there is a happily ever English-language school the an eco-friendly sanctuary of scandals. A state trooper was treated at a hospital for a after, Azhar and Rubina filmmakers enrolled them villas and high-rise apart­ A few days after the superficial gunshot wound in the shoulder, haven't found it yet. in and plan to return in ments being built in Kerala, British tabloid News of the Georgia State Patrol spokesman Gordy Wright 'Slumdog' filmmakers June when classes resume. on India's far-southern tip. World reported that said. It was not immediately clear where the shot insist they've done their Noshir Dadrawala, a Jai But it's nearly 1,000 miles Rubina's father offered to came from. best to help. They set up a Ho trustee, said the families away, and neither family sell her to one of its trust, called J ai Ho, after have been shown several wants to leave Mumbai. reporters disguised as a NYPD officers plead not guilty the hit song from the film, apartments in Mumbai, but The government offered rich sheik, an Indian busi­ NEW YORK - A New York police officer to ensure the children get rejected them all. them apartments closer to nessman who lives in Qatar called to help a drunken woman get home proper homes, a good edu­ "They said it's too far home, but has yet to deliv­ came forward with an offer safely instead raped her as she lay face cation and a nest egg when from where they are now er. By law, politicians can­ to pay for the girl's educa­ down in her bed, semiconscious and cov­ they finish high school. living. We are going to do a not distribute such gifts in tion through college, her ered in vomit while his partner acted as a They also donated second round. We hope the run-up to national elec­ family said. lookout, prosecutors alleged Tuesday. $747,500 to a charity to they will like what we are tions, which conclude next Qureshi denies all wrong­ Kenneth Moreno and Franklin Mata were help slum kids in Mumbai. offering," he said. month. doing, and has not been suspended from duty and pleaded not Producer Christian Colson "We are not dragging our The families say the D.Y. charged with any crime. guilty Tuesday to charges of rape, burglary and official misconduct in the Dec. 6 inci- · dent in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan. The two officers were held on $175,000 bail. Their attorneys disputed the woman's U.S. can't vouch for cancer assurances version of the events.

Associated Press health assessment for the Agency for until wells were shut down in 1987. Toxic Substances and DL~ease Registry, The agency offered no new health LOCAL NEWS said at a meeting in Atlanta. "We know conclusions but will pull the flawed doc­ In an about-face, the government too much now." ument from the Internet while incorpo­ Plea deal rejected in cruelty case Tuesday disavowed a 12-year-old feder­ Sick veterans, who became known as rating new science to rewrite what HAMMOND, Ind. -A man whose animal cru­ al report that found little or no cancer "poisoned patriots," and their advocates Cibulas called "troublesome" sections. elty conviction led state lawmakers to pass a law risk for adults who lived on a Marine never believed the report's conclusions. Jerry Ensminger, a retired Marine making sexual relations with animals a crime base where drinking water was contam­ Their families have ftled claims for $33.8 who has spent years digging through has lost the chance at a lighter sentence on inated for three decades. billion in damages. A study continues on military and health documents at Camp charges of downloading obscene images and Up to 1 million people could have been whether fetuses might have been Lejeune and believes his daughter videos involving sex and animals. exposed to toxins that seeped from a harmed. Janey's leukemia death at age 9 was due A federal judge on Tuesday threw out a plea neighboring dry cleaner and industrial The ageney, charged with protecting to the water, welcomed the govern­ agreement that would have given Michael activity at Camp Lejeune, N.C., federal public health around toxic sites, said it ment's reversal on the report. Bessigano a two-year prison sentence. oflicials say. Now, a report that mini­ was rescinding the 1997 assessment on "We are in Day 99 of change, and by U.S. District Judge Philip Simon said the case mized the cancer threat for adults has health effects of water that resident~ of God we're starting to see it," he said, doesn't justifY a sentence below federal guide­ been discredited. the base drank and bathed in, because meaning the change promised by lines, which call for 33 to 41 months in prison. "We can no longer stand.behind the of omissions and scientific inaccuracy. President Barack Obama. The report in Bessigano had entered a guilty plea in accuracy of the infommtion in that docu­ That study found the water contamina­ question dates to Bill Clinton's adminis­ January. ment," William Cibulas, director of tion began in the 1950s and continued tration. page6 The Observer + CAMPUS NEWS Wednesday, April29, 2009

COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES The UPS Store Architect presents on · "May Move Out" '09 NOTRE DAME campus construction MONDAY· THURSDAY AND SATURDAY 10am-5pm By LIZ O'DONNELL Another area important to FRIDAY News Writer the outcome of the concert is its financing. Gartland spoke 8am-5pm of possibly looking into corpo­ FLANNER CIRCLE: WELSH FAMILY HALL The Council of rate sponsorship as a means Monday. May 4 - Saturday, May 9 Representatives (COR) dis­ of paying for the concert. Thursday, May 14 - Saturday, May t 6 cussed the future of construc­ After presenting this, Monday. May 18 8-5pm tion occurring on campus as Bruckbauer then presented a well as a potential spring con­ hypothetical idea for a con­ LYONS BASKETBALL COURTS cert in their meeting Tuesday cert. This plan included using Wednesday, May 6- Saturday, May 9 night. NBC as a possible corporate University Architect Doug sponsor. Marsh spoke to the Council "They could possibly broad­ regarding the projects that cast the first ever concert will be completed within the from Notre Dame Stadium to next two to three years. the rest of America," he said. "We have quite a few proj­ Also included in his plan ects happening this summer," was a list of bands that would he said. be appealing for both alumni Marsh highlighted projects and students. Among these that have already begun. He were Bon J ovi, Bruce said they would complete the Springsteen, U2, Dave parking lot project next to Matthews Band and Coldplay. The Morris Inn. The lot has been lowered to open views for Ryan Hall, which will also Contact Liz O'Donnell at be completed in time for the eodonnel @nd.edu fall semester. Geddes Hall, the new home of the Center for Social Concerns and other campus offices, will be completed this summer. "The area around Geddes will be all done and greened up like nothing had ever hap­ pened by the time you get back," Marsh said. Three dorms will undergo RecSports RecSpy Winners for 2009 renovations while students are away for the summer. Breen-Phillips and Zahm will both be selectively renovated. These dorms will receive new windows and new Undergrad Female of the Year plumbing and will have their bathrooms gutted. MaryForr Lewis Hall will also undergo a renovation with a new patio and a barbecue built on the backside of the dorm. Undergrad Male of the Year After students return in the fall, there will be three proj­ Carl Andersen ects that will be completed during the first semester. Both the soccer teams and lacrosse teams will have new Grad/Faculty/Staff Female of the Year homes as of October. The new soccer stadium, Alumni Field Brittany Baron is projected to be completed in September and the lacrosse field being projected to end in early October. Grad/Faculty/Staff Male of the Year Stinson-Remick, the new engineering hall will be com­ Matt Hamel pleted by Christmas. Marsh said the centerpiece of the hall would be the 8,500 square-foot "clean room" Team of the Year which will be used by researchers of nanotechnolo­ Weapons of Mass Destruction (CoRee Flag Football) gy. "It is an interesting, great time to be here," Marsh said. After Marsh finished his Game of the Year presentation, Pete Bruckbauer and Pat Gartland Men's Interhall Football Championship: Siegfried vs. Keenan presented on the steps it would take to bring a large­ scale concert to Notre Dame. After considering a number Fans of the Year of possible venues, Gartland said the best one to hold a Welsh Family: Women's Flag Football large concert would be the football stadium, but it pres­ ents some foreseeable prob­ lems. One of the biggest issues is availability. The athletic department has control over when the Notre Dame Stadium can and cannot be used. "Between the football sea­ son, the time it snows, and the Blue and Gold game, the Stadium is only available for about a week and a half dur­ ing the school year," he said THE OBSERVER

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MARKET RECAP Stocks Flu nickname might hurt farm profits Dow Farmers worry strain's association with pigs may kill their business Jones 8,016.95 -8.05 Up: Same: Down: Composite Volume: Associated Press 1,862 129 1,805 2,121,800,563 DES MOINES, Iowa - Like the virus itself, the name 'swine flu' is spread­ ing quickly. For the pork S&P 500 855.16 -2.35 purveyors and hog farmers who make up the nation's $15 billion pork industry, FTSE 100 (London) 4,096.40 -70.61 that's a disaster. It doesn't seem to matter that the strain may not COMPANY %CHANGE $GAIN PRICE come entirely from pigs PLUS UNKED TO THE D (OWL) 0.00 0.00 9.46 and cannot be spread by BK OF AMERICA {BAC) ~8.63 -0.77 8.15 eating pork. Hog prices are already dropping as finan­ MERRILL LYNCH (DWMT) 0.00 0.00 9.46 cial markets worry people CmGROUP{C) -0.31 ·0.18 2.89 will have second thoughts about buying 'the other Treasuries white meat.' 10-YEAR NOTE +2.77 +0.081 3.00 "It's killing our mar­ 13-WEEK BILl +33.33 +0.030 0.12 kets,"said Francis Gilmore, 72, who runs a 600-hog 30-YEAR BOND +3.05 +0.117 3.96 operation in Perry, outside 5-YEAR NOTE +4.33 +0.08 L93 Des Moines, and worries Commodities his small business could be ruined by the crisis. LIGHT CRUDE ($/bbl.) ·0.61 49.31 "Where they got the name, GOLD ($/Troy oz.) -14.60 893.60 I just don't know." The swine flu strain that -3.00 77.80 PORK BELUES (cents/lb.) is spreading is a never­ Exchange Rates before-seen hybrid of human, swine and bird YEN 96.5600 influenza but is widely EURO 1.3131 known as swine flu. CANADIAN DOLLAR 1.2213 Though it is suspected of AP killing more than 150 peo­ Sondra Meadows, 69, shops for pork chops in Kroger, Tuesday. She was well aware of BRmSH POUND 1.4627 ple in Mexico, public health news accounts of swine flu, but thought that cooked pork was safe to eat. officials have said eating products like baeon, ham the National Pork tion ... and that's not help­ and raised in Minnesota. and pork chops is safe as Producers Council. "It does ful." To refer to me as from long as the meat is cooked trouble us from that stand­ The European Union's Czechos1ovakia would be IN BRIEF thoroughly. point because it's very health commissioner has incorrect," Gramer said. Still, the outbreak has much a public health issue suggested the virus be The World Health Banks may need to raise more capital depressed the U.S. pork right now and there's no renamed 'novel flu.' Organization indicated it WASl IINGTON - Citigroup Inc. and Bank of industry. China, Russia and in1ication that a pig gave it Marie Gramer, an assis­ had no plans to try to America Corp. will need to raise more capital Ukraine have banned pork to a human. To call it a tant clinical professor at remove the term 'swine' based on preliminary results of their govern­ imports from Mexico and 'swine flu' I think is a little the University of Minnesota from the flu's name. ment-run 'stress tests' - unless they succeed parts of the United States, bit misleading." College of Veterinary "This epidemic started, in appealing the findings, according to two peo­ and the outbreak has U.S. officials said Medicine who advises the basically, with that name, ple familiar with the matter. stalled the usual spring Tuesday they may abandon National Pork Board, sug­ and the virus that is identi­ The banks are making their arguments to rise in U.S. hog prices. the term swine flu, for fear gested that the virus be fied is the swine influenza regulators, said these people, who spoke on Hog prices nationwide it's confusing people into named based on the geog­ virus," said WHO's assis­ condition of anonymity because they have been had dropped to an average thinking they could catch it raphy of the outbreak: tant director-general Keiji ordered not to discuss it. Among their points of about $59 per 100 from pork. North American influenza. Fukuda. "And we are hope­ could be that regulators don't fully understand pounds of carcass weight "We're discussing, is She said that would be ful that the introduction of the banks' operations, they said. Tuesday morning, down there a better way to more accurate than pin­ new names doesn't cause But the companies face an uphill battle in from about $62 last describe this that would ning the name on the any undue confusion." convincing Fed oflicials, who privately released Thursday, according to the not lead to inappropriate genetic ancestry of the MaryBeth Winstead, who the results Friday, that the results are wrong, U.S. Department of actions on people's part?" virus. was shopping at a Harris analysts said. They noted that the tests are Agriculture. Prices typical­ said Dr. Richard Besser, "It's just like looking at Teeter supermarket in supposed to be rigorous enough for the results ly climb past $70 in late acting director of the me and my heritage. Raleigh, N.C., said she to be widely accepted. April and May. Centers for Disease Control Someone could look at a probably wouldn't be put­ Citi's shares fell more than 5 percent "It is an unfortunate use and Prevention. "In the gene of mine and say, 'Oh, ting pork on her grocery Tuesday, and Bank of America's more than 8 of words," said Dave public, we've been seeing a she's Czechoslovakian" list as the outbreak percent. Warner, a spokesman with fair amount of rnisconcep- even though I was born unfolds.

GM forced to close over 1,000 dealers DETROIT - General Motors Corp. told its deal­ ers Tuesday that it will force 1,000 to 1,200 under­ performing locations to close their doors as the Obama administration expands housing aid automaker tries to thin dealer ranks to make the remaining outlets more profitable. GM told the dealers about the plan in a video Associated Press That's because borrowers who are gage initiative will be funded out of conference, according to a dealer who spoke on trying. to get their primary mortgage $50 billion in financial rescue money condition of anonymity because the video confer­ WASHINGTON - The Obama modified at a lower monthly payment already allocated. As an incentive to ence was private. It is part of the company's plan administration said Tuesday it is need the permission of the company modify second loans at lower interest announced Monday to cut more than 2,600 dealers expanding its plan to stem the hous­ holding the second mortgage. rates, mortgage companies would get by 2010. ing crisis by offering mortgage The new plan aims to get rid of $500 upfront for each modified loan, The company expects to lose 500 Hummer and lenders incentives to lower borrow­ that roadblock, administration offi­ plus $250 a year for three years as Saturn dealers when those brands close or are ers' bills on second mortgages. cials said. "We're offering even more long as the borrower doesn't default. sold, and it expects 400 dealers to close voluntarily. During the housing boom, lenders opportunities for borrowers," Similarly, borrowers would get up Another 500 would be consolidated into other deal­ readily gave out 'piggyback' second Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to $1,000 over five years applied to erships, according to the dealer. loans that allowed consumers to said in a statement. the principal balance of their pri­ GM said Monday that it also would eliminate it" make small down payments or avoid The new incentives are estimated mary mortgage, and the government Pontiac brand, but there are only 27 dealers that them entirely. While home prices to help up to 1.5 million borrowers would pick up part of investors' costs sell just Pontiacs, according to the National soared, such mortgages were even with second mortgages, Housing as well. Lenders would also be given Automobile Dealers A'isociation. Most Pontiac deal­ extended to borrowers with poor Secretary Sha un Donovan said. the ability to remove second mort­ ers also sell Buick and GMC vehicles at the same credit scores and people who didn't While data on how many household gages entirely in exchange for larger location. provide proof of their incomes or have been helped by the Obama government payouts. Company spokeswoman Susan Garontakos con­ assets. administration's housing plans are The administration also plans to firmed the numbers and said GM is in the process But those loans, which are not available, Donovan told reporters give mortgage companies $2,500 of deciding which dealers to keep based on their attached to about half of all troubled there have been "hundreds of thou­ payments to entice them to partici­ sales performance, capitalization, potential prof­ mortgages, have been an obstacle to sands of applications." pate in the 'Hope for Homeowners' itability, size, image and customer satistaetion scores. efl'orts to alleviate the housing crisis. The administration's second mort- program. page 8 The Observer + PAID ADVERTISEMENT Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Best Wishes to All Presenters in the Undergraduate Scholars Conference Friday, May 1 DeBartolo Hall Suite Museum Jordan Hall of Science oral presenlatlons session 1 1:00 .. 2:30p.m. Gallery Talks session 1 1:00 ·2:30p.m. oral presentations session 1 1:OO .. 2:30 p.m. Pos•er session 2:30 • 3:30 p.m. Poster Session 2:30 .. 3:30 p.m. oral presen•anons session 11 3:30 .. 5:00 p.m. oral presenranons session 11 3:30 .. 5:00p.m.

GENER4L SESSION .. Business, Fine Arts, Humanities,. Social Sciences - DeBartolo Hall Monica Garcia Blizzard LeAnn Parson Jilfian Brems Marisa Behan Sean Smith Sean Mallin Jufie Wagner Katherine Shakour Ellen Rolfes Megan Marsh Alice Ciciora Greg Podolej Kerry Pecho Marie Bader Andrew Nesi Sarah Burch Jess Hagemann Frank Vento Eleanor Huntington Joe Gleason Andrea Torresh Jillian Karas Katie Sabella Cara Nazareth Tricia Hughes Allyson Brantley CoUeen Anderson Casey McNeill Ashley Mayworm Elisia Guerena Joseph G. ldaszak Maria Antoniak Jonathan Toups Natassia Kwan Anthony (Rocky) Gallo Daniel Barrera James Toner Kathryn Keegan Michael Lucien James Hinckley Jaime Amrhein Melissa Yuen Stephanie Fairhurst Sean O'Brien Levi Checketts Maris Braun Analise Lipari Caitlin Conway PJ. McHugh Jonathan Buttaci Jillian Pearson John Hennessey Josh Cook Catie Peters

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200 have been ordered, Degnan By AMANDA GRAY said. News Wriler The T-shirts are being sold for $10 each and all of the pro­ Graduating senior Matt ceeds will be donated to the Degnan has decided to voice his American Civil Liberties Union, opinion about President an organization founded to Obama's Commencement defend the civil liberties guar­ speech by designing a T-shirt anteed to United States citizens that reads, "Obama'? Fine by through the Constitution and 1ne." similar documents, according to Degnan began his defense of the organization's Web site. Obama in a Letter to the Editor Negative response has been titled "Not on my campus" in kept to a minimum, Degnan The Observer on March 26. said. Study Break lunch at the CoMo "The design actually evolved "I personally have not from a plea I made in a received any negative respons­ lunch S Conversation for Gay, lesbian, Bisexual 8 Uuestioning Students at Notre Dame Viewpoint [letter] which was es to date," Degnan said. published a few weeks ago," That's not to say the shirts Degnan said. haven't sparked debate. Friday. May I "The original design said "One person who bought a 'Please don't ruin MY gradua­ shirt was in class wearing it Noon to 1:30 p.m. tion.'" and a debate about the issue In the Jetter, Degnan started because of it," Degnan 316 Colaman Morse addressed a Notre Dame alum­ said. "I'm excited that it's nus, Kevin Keane, who threat­ increasing dialogue on the The Core Council invites gay.lesbian. bisexual 6 questioning members of the Notre Dame ened to protest Obama speak­ issue." ing at Commencement by dis­ Students aren't the only ones family. along with their friends and allys. to an informal luncheon at the Co- playing signs of aborted fetuses buying the shirts. in an earlier Letter to the "One of the largest demo­ Everyone is Welcome and Confidentiality is Assured. Editor. graphics of people buying the After discussions with friends, shirt is actually faculty mem­ the slogan changed to "Obama'? bers," Degnan said. "I've sold Lunch Will Be Served Fine by me." shirts to people within the "We felt that 'Obama? Fine. by design, business, art history me.' better represented a sense and physics departments, as of respect, acknowledgement well as administrators." and tolerance," Degnan said. Degnan urges all who support Degnan chose shirts over the shirt and its meaning to CORE COUNCil other mediums for the slogan wear the shirt today. Hli? trt, liSWAA. fHSHJfl because they put a face to the "I will also be selling shirts &&UE5Tllt!ifnfi $11ll"JUHS protest. [todayJ," Degnan said. "If you "A shirt actually ties you to cannot get one, I encourage you what it says," Degnan said. to make one, do anything you "The same slogan on a poster can to show support." has no identifiable point of The shirts are available view; no one knows who is through www.viral-tees.com making the statement. When and are selling for $15 for those students wear the shirt people who would like a shirt but know they support our gradua­ aren't on campus. tion speaker." Around 80 shirts have Contact Amanda Gray at already been sold, and another [email protected]

Department could not be reached for comment. Assault The Observer also reported ln~orof continued from page 1 Monday that four male Notre Dame students and one Saint ...$\sian.- j\merican Tribune, the woman was taken Mary's student reported they back to Saint Mary's College were robbed over the weekend. Heritage :Afontfi, where her friends took her to The students reported an the hospital for medical care. encounter with a group of men '\Ye arefeaturine: The investigation will be contin­ around 11 p.m. Saturday night ued, with possible charges for on the 1200 block of East assault as a result. Chalfant Street, aecording to a Cliinese am{ The South Bend Police South Bend Tribune report. :Fifi_pi·no cuisine and' -~ Since Obama is not the first president to visit South Bend, Security Trent told The Observer some Yt.sian games continued from page 1 security guides are already in place. ing. City officials said the If Obama follows a similar University agreed pay for the pattern that President George necessary police protection W. Bush did when he spoke at during Commencement week­ the 2001 Commencement, end. Trent said, "there's already a SBPD will work with the traffic and security package United States Secret Service, that can be dusted off and St. Joseph County Police, revamped a little bit." Indiana State Police and Notre Dame to coordinate security for the president, including a Contact Jenn Metz at motorcade. [email protected]

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"They are also talking to a will be apartments called the bank and a series of small spe­ Foundry Apartments available Eddy cialty stores, things like jewelry for lease beginning this fall. White House, Obama continued from page 1 stores, flower stores and a day These will be located above three spa," he said. "By the time retail buildings in the develop­ the process of being installed. they're done I'm quite sure there ment. announce ND center The anchor of the Eddy Street will be local entities involved." "The first phase of these apart­ Commons will be a satellite store Hakanen said the University ments will be available this fall, of the Hammes Notre Dame doesn't have authority over who with the next two gradually titled "Materials Science of Bookstore, which is run by the retail space is leased to. being offered in 2010," Hakanen Special to the Observer Actinides." The focus of this Follett. The store will be set in "The developer provided the said. The University of Notre center, which includes par­ the southeast corner of the capital, is doing the work and Although the location of Eddy Dame will be home to one ticipants from several other development and take up taking the risk Street of 46 new multi-million-dol­ universities and national approximately 20,000 square associated with Commons is lar Energy Frontier laboratories, is the ele­ feet. this," he said. "These restaurants close to cam­ Research Centers (EFRCs) ments that are the basis of In addition to the bookstore, "They have the will be nice, sit-down pus, Hakanen announced Monday by the nuclear energy (uranium, the development will feature two authority to lease said he White House in conjunction plutonium and other sit-down restaurants. The first is within pretty broad restaurants with a believes the with a speech delivered by actinides). Research in the an Irish-themed restaurant and guidelines." great atmosphere and occupants of President Barack Obama at center will seek to under­ pub named Kildares, which will The only influ­ friendly pricing. ·• these living the annual meeting of the stand and control materials be situated on the first floor of ence Notre Dame spaces will National Academy of that contain actinides at the the office building planned for had in selection of primarily be Sciences. nanoscale, which is about the development. the retail space Gregory Hakanen professionals. The EFRCs, which will one-millionth of the size of The second restaurant is a occupants was a director "These are pursue advanced scientific the tip of a ball-point pen. seafood restaurant that will be list of prohibited Asset Management and not marketed research on energy, are This research is intended to located east of the bookstore. types of businesses. Real Estate to students, being established by the lay the scientific foundation "These restaurants will be "Beyond that list, they are U.S. Department of Energy for advanced nuclear ener­ nice, sit-down restaurants with a the developers intended to (DOE) Office of Science at gy systems that may provide great atmosphere and friendly have the authority be for adult universities, national labo­ much more energy while pricing," Hakanen said. "These to lease it as they need and to occupants," he said. "It will most ratories, nonprofit organi­ creating less nuclear waste. are places intended for people to make it a viable center," likely be a combination of people zations and private firms "As global energy demand go back to on a regular basis." Hakanen said. who work for the University, across the nation. grows over this century, For other, quicker food options, There is also a variety of hous­ alumni and other people who The University of Notre there is an urgent need to Chipotle, a Mexican fast food ing available in the Eddy Street work in downtown." Dame's EFRC is one of 16 to reduce our dependence on restaurant and Hot Box Pizza Commons, .the first of which are One fmal area of the commons be funded by President fossil fuels and imported oil will also occupy the commons. currently available in escrow. that will open for business will Obam a's American and curtail greenhouse gas "Hot Box Pizza will offer a few The housing units are called have two different types of Recovery and Reinvestment emissions," said U.S. tables, but it will mainly be a City Homes and will feature hotels. Act. Secretary of Energy Steven take-out place," Hakanen said. three levels of living, Hakanen The first hotel that will be Peter C. Burns, chair of Chu. "Meeting this chal­ Kite Realty Group L'i the devel­ said. available for reservations will be the University's Department lenge will require signifi­ oper who bought and leased all "The City Homes will be simi­ a limited service hotel. Hakanen of Civil Engineering and cant scientific advances. the land for the project. For this lar to the town homes offered at said they would begin work on Geological Sciences, will be These centers will mobilize reason, they are the ones Irish Crossings, since they were the hotel this spring, with a pro­ director of the new center. the enormous talents and responsible for the leasing. built by the same builder," jected opening in summer 2010. Burns said that this is a skills of our nation's scien­ Hakanen said the developers Hakanen said. Construction of the full service unique and important tific workforce in pursuit of are currently talking with a There are conventional condos hotel is currently delayed but will opportunity for scholars at the breakthroughs that are number of other tenants, which that will wrap around the park­ begin immediately once financ­ Notre Dame and partner essential to make alterna­ include additional restaurants, ing lot that will be called Legends ing can be arranged. institutions to impact future tive and renewable energy retailers and soft goods. Among Row, he said. These condos are energy challenges facing truly viable as large-scale those prospects are a number of currently for sale. Contact Liz O'Donnell at the nation and the world. replacements for fossil local entities. For shorter-term options, there eodonnel @nd.edu Notre Dame's EFRC is fuels."

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to deal with the situation we've "We're concerned, we're taking There are seven students in Obama got." Swine this seriously, but there's no cause Puebla and one in Monterrey. He said the focur.; should be on for panic. We're not closing down On April 24, Opel said, the continued from page 1 Obama's work to cultivate a socie­ continued from page 1 the University, we're not canceJing Mexican government cancelled ty where abortions don't happen, public events." Moskwinksi said. classes in all schools and universi­ by a Catholic university - even such as his work to reform the followed standing testing protocol According to a University press ties until May 6. The semester wa'i though the Church disagrees with health care system and public when the student displayed typical release, classes and final exams effectively finished with that can­ hl'i position on abortion. education. symptoms of sea'iOnal influenza - will continue as scheduled. cellation, she said, and arrange­ Souder said bestowing an hon­ Gerardi said the issue comes sore throat, chill'>, head and body She said neither the CDC nor the ments for students to complete orary degree implies that the down to whether or not one aches, cough and fever. She said state are recommending closing final papers and exams are being recipient's service to the law has beJieves abortion is taking the life the student was not "seriously ill" down the University, but rather finalized. been "good and exemplary." of human being. and is "doing offer guide1ines Opel said OIS has worked with "His position, I think, ha'i been "There's one glaring hole in thi'i well now." See Also on how to edu­ Anthony Travel to arrange for the in promotion of something gravely holistic policy, and that's abor­ A culture www.ndsmcobserver.com cate on disea'ie Notre Dame students to return to evil," he said. tion," he said. "If you believe it sample prevention. the United States by the end of the Gerardi said he believes the dig­ end'i the Jife of a human, then this taken from for updates on swine flu at NO Some stu­ week. nity of the life of the unborn takes on a whole new political the student dents on cam- It is not known how the student comes before other social justice debate." was sent to pus expressed back at Notre Dame's campus con­ issues, claiming that, without the While he said there are many the Indiana State Department of r-Oncem at the limited information tracted the flu strain. right to life, all other rights "fall to other social justice reforms that Health in Indianapolis for analy~;is, released by the University about Of the about 65 cases of swine flu pieces." need to be undertaken to lower and Notre Dame was informed swine flu. reported domestically, all have Miller countered that honoring the number of abortions, Gerardi Friday the sample was atypical for ''I'm slightly concerned. It's a been mild or the patients have a politician based on one issue said the first step is changing the Influen7..a A, which could i.'ldicate it pretty big pool of people so it's not recovered, according to the CDC. isn't realistic and an honorary law. was the swine flu. The culture wa<; absolutely impossible that some­ Jolliff and Moskwinski 1isted the degree should be based on the "After the law passed, the num­ sent to the CDC in Atlanta for con­ body could contract it," junior precautions offered by the CDC to recipient's body of work as a bers [of abortions] increased ten­ firmation, which was determined Mary McDougall said. "I would Jike prevent the spread of the disease, whole. fold," he said. Tuesday. to know age and dorm. I'm wor­ including regular hand wa<;hing, "For me, this is very inconsis­ Souder said he does not believe The swine flu, Moskwinski said, ried that we'll wake up and hear avoiding touching the nose and tent, especially taking into account the University invited Obama to is contagious a day before symp­ that cases are here there and mouth, and being careful while the sanctity of life," she said. create dialogue. toms are displayed and up to seven everywhere. College campus is a coughing or sneezing. They recom­ Citing Presidents Dwight D. "Oearly, Notre Dame is benefit­ days afterward. Symptoms show perfect place to spread disease." mend staying home if fee1ing ill. Eisenhower, Jimmy Carter, ing in some ways," he said. up 48 to 72 hours after being in Freshman Erin Wurst said she Students, faculty and staff were Ronald Reagan, George H.W. "Personally, I don't think the contact with someone who has the would like to know where the stu­ alerted in an e-mail Monday of the Bush and George W Bush as past University needs to be in the busi­ swine flu, she said. dent lives, if the student lives on public health emergency notice Notre Dame Commencement ness of promoting itself so much." By the time of the student's diag­ campus. issued by the Department of speakers, Angulo said Notre Gerardi said the invitation to nosis, the student had "been going "I gues.'i if it's in my dorm, I'd Jike Homeland Security that said Dame has a tradition honoring Obama is not in the spirit of dia­ out about regular activities" on to know. I actually got up to go University Health Servir..es "Lr.; pre­ the nation's leaders. Iogue and the dialogue of the stu­ campus, Moskwinski said. wash my hands when I heard pared to handle any influenza out­ "It isn't just like all of a sudden dents on the matter will not influ­ Jolliff said the case is currently about it," she said. break, if necessary." Jenkins said, 'I really like Obama, ence the president. under investigation and the stu­ The affected student did not Information on swine flu is avail­ we should get him,'" he said. "Thb is a speech. It's a mono­ dent's close contacts are being recently travel to Mexico, the epi­ able from the CDC at "Notre Dame ha'i a tradition." logue," he said. "We, sitting identified and notified. center of the swine flu outbreak. www.cdc.gov/swineflu and from Angulo argued that no presi­ around here talking about this, She said the one confirmed case Over 150 people have died from Health Services at uhs.nd.edu dential speaker on campus could aren't going to change the law." at Notre Dame is "no cause for the di

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1 I THE OBSERVER And I [didn't yet] say ••• P.O. Box 779, Notre Dame. IN 46556 024 South Dining Hall, Nacre Dame, IN 46556 "J got an email from Euphemia," I al. For that reason, I'm incredibly grate­ hard to inhale. Sometimes we do get so EDITOR· IN-CHIEF mentioned, on an afternoon when I was ful not to be on campus right now. worked up that we hurl our passionate giving my mother the twelfth-grade soci­ + My stance on abortion laws will not opinions or feelings out on a public Jenn Mctz ety report. Euphemia was a friend from be revealed here. forum. And in the right context, that's MANAGING EDITOR BUSINF.SS MANAGER church. Once upon at time, she'd been a + That being said, bloody masks fine. That's free speech. Bill Brink John Donovan Baptist, and until belong in the Niles Scream Park, not in Of course the other sidn of free speech now she'd been Katherine serious moral discourse. Hegardless of is other people's right to answer our not­ AssT. MANAGING EDITOR: Kara King homeschooled. Khorey which side is wearing them. nice letters with not-nice responses. AssT. MA.."'AGING EDITOR: Aaron Sleiner "I low is she?" + That being said, I remain hopeful Experiencing as much first-hand is a Mum said. Now Both Sides that the only reaction Randall Terry and painful, unforgettable, and essential les­ Euphemia was Now his ilk are likely to provoke during son about communication (A confession: NEWS EDITOR: Madeline Buckley spending a year Commencement season will be the same I once provoked a Viewpoint war, and all SPORTS EmmR: Matr Gamber with relatives out one garnered by the war protestors who my vitriol got tossed right back at me). SCENE EDITOR: Jess Shaffer west, and attending public school for the showed up in my hometown for Jerry But for the reactors, it's important to SAINT MARY's EDITOR: Ashley Charnley first time. Ford's funeral a few years back (i.e. utter understand not only what constitutes an "She's doing okay, but she says that disregard). effective and appropriate response, but PHOTO EDITOR: Jan Gavlick every time she starts to make friends + All those things being said, the fact also when the response stops being GRAPHICS EDITOR: Andrea Archer with someone, it turns out they either that a good friend of mine, a rational and efl'ective and appropriate. smoke or do drugs." productive leader of the pro-life move­ Or, to quit beating around the bush. So, ADVERTISING MANAGERS: Theresa Bea Mum pulled out an old favorite for ment at Notre Dame (and most definitely guys, at the risk of my being hypocritical, Mary Clare Rodriguez summing up a reaction. "And you said, not one of Terry's ilk) has had to disable was repeatedly bringing up Miss Ao DESIGN M>\NAGER: Mary Jesse 'Welcome to the world, Euphemia!"' her Facebook wall for safety reasons is Buddie's name months after her letter CoNTROLLER: Slacey Gill "Exactly." I sipped my tea. It was disgraceful. And very, very sad. ran really worth it? understood, thou~h, that in that context + Relating to the much smaller epken­ + I personally do not care for The SYSTEMS ADMINISTRAmR: Mike Moriarity "And you said .. .' meant, "And you real­ ter of the on-campus shockwaves: a cer­ Vagina Monologues (my organs are not OFFICE MANAGER & GENERAL INFO ly wanted to say, but knew better ... " tain stipulation was missing from my last organisms, thank you), but I do respect (574) 631-7471 So of course I hadn't actually wel­ column. So now I add, that if your the mission of the team behind it and FAX comed Euphemia to the big, bad, nico­ "Taylor" happens to be the same gender especially the grace with which they (574) 631-6927 tine-and-munchies ridden world of pub­ as you are, and you know that he or she handled their situation this year. ADVERTISING lic high school. If I even sent her a is willing, then this member of the Notre + I will, however, fight with all I have (574) 631-6900 [email protected] response, it probably only said, "That Dame community has no problem with to keep Loyal Daughters and Sons alive. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF stinks, Euphemia. I'm so sorry. Hang in you going for it. +I haven't actually made bran muffins (574) 631-4542 [email protected] there! : )" + Nothing anyone tells you about the while abroad. MANAGING EDITOR But I realize now that, by biting my city of Rome will mean anything until +Writing this column has been a won­ (574) 631-4541 [email protected] ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITORS tongue on my true feelings, I perhaps did you visit it yourself. derful experience, and I want to thank (574) 631-4324 [email protected], [email protected] Euphemia a disservice. A polite revealing + A completely non-controversial plug. those who in various ways have support­ BUSINESS OFFICE of my own perspective -on being open Looking for a productive way to procras­ ed both it and me. Now that the project's (574) 631-5313 to the sinner while disapproving of the tinate this finals week? Look no further proved manageable and rewarding, it NEWS DESK sin, and of the extremely precarious bal­ than www.EtiquetteHell.com. Now you might continue, from the other side of (574) 631-5323 [email protected] ance between holding one's own convic­ can be entertained, improve yourself, the ocean, next year. VIEWPOINT DESK tions and avoiding self-righteousness­ and put off studying all at the same web­ And I should've said, "Euphemia, I (574) 631·5303 [email protected] would've been a lot more helpful and site. know it's tough. But this is the world ... " SPORTS DESK heartening to Euphemia than my hiding + Speaking of etiquette, it's generally a (574) 631-4543 [email protected] it. It's sometimes good, then, to have good idea to take a deep breath and con­ Katherine Khorey is finishing o_ff her SCENE DESK "And you said .. .''take on its face value sider all sides of a situation before stat­ junior year at Trinity College, Dublin. (574) 631-4540 [email protected] meaning. ing one's opinion on it. For instance, the Euphemia is probably running her own SAINT MARY'S DESK In this column- my last of the year­ hiding of one Christ signifier may be Sunday School by now. 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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A plane banner, really? Define 'Catholic'

Dear Whoever Hired the Abortion So, failure on all counts, I think. I would like to respond to the points perfect unity in doctrine and dogma, Plane to Fly Around on Tuesday: 2) Really, a flying plane banner? raised by Levi Checketts ("Liberal under the teaching authority of the Pope You're an idiot. Two reasons: 1) What, How much did that cost I wonder? I Catholicism" April 27). I would like first and bishops united to him. Checketts exactly, are you trying to accomplish? can't help but think it was a lot. I don't to nail down what the term "Catholic" gives the names of numerous individuals Was that a publicity stunt? Were you know, I've never hired a plane to fly means, since I think Checketts misde­ and events that he labels as "conserva­ trying to raise awareness about the around with provocative messages fines it. The Catechism of the Catholic tive" or "liberal." However, all of these issue on campus? We are aware, attached to it. But given the epic fail­ Church says the Church is called Catholic individuals and events shared continuity believe me, we are so aware. Being in ure (refer to point 1) your plane deliv­ because "In her subsists the fullness of in essential matters of Catholic doctrine, the epicenter of a firestorm of contro­ ered message was, that money proba­ Christ's body united with its head ... she dogma, and morality, with the possible versy will do that to you. Anyway, if bly could have been spent in a much, receives from [Christ] 'the fullness of the exception of Merton near the end of his your intent was to actually put for­ much better way. Maybe you could means of salvation'" (CCC 830). Secondly, life (He came rather close to Buddhism). ward your view, you also failed on that have given it to a local crisis pregnan­ she is Catholic or Universal, because President Obama, however, stands count too. cy center, or some other organization "she has been sent out by Christ on a radically opposed to a fundamental prin­ The abortion issue deals with several that, you know, actually tries to solve mission to the whole of the human race." ciple of justice and morality held by questions at its heart: What is a the problem. Right to Life would prob­ What this Catholicity does not imply is Catholics: innocent human life must be human life, when does it begin, and ably be pretty happy to get it. Just the acceptance of divergent opinions on defended at all stages. To promote poli­ how can we know? Your fancy flying sayin'. So next time, maybe think your matters of defined doctrine, dogma, or cies that deny personhood and rights to banner addressed none of these actions through a little bit better, the natural law. The term Roman unborn humans (which Obama has issues. It just had a weird picture of yeah? All of us rational pro-lifers Catholic is not an oxymoron: the Church, done) is no less evil than for a racist to what I guess was supposed to be a thank you. under the authority of the Bishop of deny them to Africans or Hispanics. For fetus; but you should know that if you Katie Pieper Rome, still possesses the fullness of the a Catholic school to honor such a person were trying to disgust people into freshman means of salvation, and this salvation is is not Catholic in any way; rather, it is a being pro-life, you failed at that too, Pasquerilla West Hall open to all men of every race. Further, mockery of our fundamental moral pre­ because frankly I was just perplexed. April28 there are other kinds of Catholics beyond cepts. Romans: Maronite Catholics, Ukrainians, Armenians, and a host of others. These John Gerardi various Rites of the Catholic Church dif­ JUOIOT fer in their liturgy and disciplines (fast­ Knott Hall Condemn Randall Terry ing regulations, canon law) but are in April28

I would like to call your attention to an offensive mailing that many alumni received in the last few days. It is from Randall Terry and his organization, StopObamaNotreDame.com. This mailing contains a four-page letter, a visually Personal Sacrifices explicit postcard and a donation request. This mailing asks its recipient to convince the University to stop President Obama's appearance at Commencement and remove Fr. Jenkins from office. In response to fellow Keenanite Mark made the ultimate sacrifice, would firmly The University cannot turn a blind eye to efforts by outside organizations claiming Easley ("Christian Soldiers" April 27), I deny the use of torture. to "protect" the University. The University must also question how this organization disagree with his logic at every turn. He As Christians, we are encouraged to was given access to millions of alumni names. It is time for Notre Dame to publicly is just recycling the often-used argument take a moral stance and uphold the dig­ condemn Mr. Terry, his organization and this mailing. The appearance of President against consciousness objectors. First, nity and life of all human beings (includ­ Obama should encourage an intelligent debate about modern-day Catholicism and he stakes that those who take the "moral ing those who have wronged us). You politics and not an unsolicited, hateful call to action. The University cannot stand by high ground" are oblivious to the real also state, "We will sacrifice so that oth­ in silence while Mr. Terry moves his organization forward. The University should be world, which demands that we have to ers may live in peace." First, as citizens ashamed that this issue has spiraled so far out of control. engage in torture in order for our free­ we are not the ones making the personal Maria Mirto doms to be protected. The people mak­ sacrifices by letting our government tor­ alumna ing a stance against torture really ture people. It is very easy for us to Class of 1978 believe that torture does not contribute stand far away from where the torture is April27 to the safety of this country and its free­ taking place and assent to it. Also, it is a doms. There is sufficient and legitimate distorted worldview that leads people to evidence to prove that torture is ineffec­ use violence to create peace. Fratres in tive. They also believe that morality does Cristo. have to be compromised in your dirty Reclaim our money "real world," as you state. You presume Paul Hotovy that as a Christian soldier, you must sophomore make sacrifices. I truly believe that Jesus Keenan Hall Steve McDevitt's letter to the editor originally confiscated, after the who suffered heinous torture and who April27 ("On Principle" April 28) demonstrates bureaucrats take their vigorish and the perfectly the clueless banter that is politicians pay their favors. Not to governing our economic policy and mention that the government's taking also confusing our morality. In sarcas­ money from people and handing it out tically urging those who oppose to others in the form of college grants Excitement turned President Obama's honorary appear­ artificially increases the demand for ance at Notre Dame to return "free college, thereby increasing tuition money they were given from an rates. So, like virtually all government disappointment immoral and unjustifiable federal gov­ programs, this "free money" scheme ernment," Mr. McDevitt manages to that you seem to laud is exactly the write an editorial that is both a) not kind of thing that allows the federal When I first learned that President monogram depicting the initials IHS that funny and b) seriously uninformed. To government to earn those nasty labels Barack Obama would deliver the symbolize the name of Jesus. After read­ suggest that those who have been you sarcastically ascribe to it. To Commencement address in May, I was ing about these events, I was deeply sad­ given public funds have somehow been accept these awards is to accept some excited. While I did not vote for President dened that the respected leader of our awarded "free money" from a benevo­ of our money back, and it is the only Obama last fall and many of my political country made such demeaning requests lent state is hogwash. Of course, the principled thing to do, until we can views are not consistent with his, espe­ so that the camera quality of Gaston Hall only money the government has is that reverse course and prevent the feds cially regarding the sanctity of life. I nev­ was sufficient. This led me to question which it is able to collect from taxpay­ from taking it in the first place. ertheless show the utmost respect for whether President Obama's presence was ers. In other words, Mr. McDevitt, him as the president of our great country. appropriate for the Commencement cere­ these subsidies simply amount to a Brad Duffy Upon hearing of his selection, I was inter­ mony at our beloved University. great redistribution of wealth, from the alumusi ested to hear the words of wisdom that Now Mary Ann Glendon has declined taxpayers to the students, albeit a Class of2008 he would undoubtedly share with my her prior acceptance of the University's much smaller sum than when it was April27 graduating class. When my parents Laetace Medal, the first time the award expressed disappointment with the has been declined after being accepted. I University's selection. I vehemently wish to applaud Mary Ann Glendon, who defended the University's choice to them despite her prominent position and the and told them how strongly I believed effect she undoubtedly knew that her that the Notre Dame administration's decline of' the award would have on the actions deserved support. However, in University of Notre Dame, for making a the last few weeks, I have changed my difficult decision and having the courage mind. to do what she believes is right. We could The strongest contributing factor to my all learn a lesson from Mary Ann change of heart has been the dismay I Glendon about the importance of stand­ experienced upon learning that the White ing up for what we know is right, even if House had requested that all university we are standing alone. signage and symbols behind the stage in Or else ... Gaston Hall at Georgetown University be Megan Sennett removed when President Obama deliv­ sen1or I mean it, she's mean! ered an economics speech in the hall two Pasquerilla West Hall weeks ago. This included an ancient April28 page 14 Wednesday April 29, 2009

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Titled "IMMERS3D," it is an bachelor's degree or Masters in Fine Arts According to her artist statement, Jordan innovative combination of audio tracks consist­ through the University. had Lupus as a sophomore and was interested ing of both live performances by college stu­ The projects are the result of a yearlong in creating a "cohesive awareness campaign" dents as well as "epic versions of recorded process. Not all art students choose to under­ which allowed students and the general popu­ music," according to her artist statement. It take such an extensive thesis project, but those lation to become more aware of the disease. was her concept to provide teenagers with a that do produce some very impressive work. Her exhibit included the several large posters new way of experiencing classical music by The projects are essentially senior theses she designed for the campaign as well as a providing animation coupled with cool facts that the students begin to think about as early book of postcards she had other individuals about the music. as the spring of their junior years. Throughout with lupus experience fill out. While you can see a basic representation · their senior year, the students work with facul­ The project by Cassidy Russell is an innova­ her project in the Snite galleries, Marier invites . ty from the art, art history, and design depart­ tive piece of satire which uses a mixture of anyone interested to attend a 35-minute show ments on their projects. dyed fabric with applique and embroidery in Jordan's full dome theater, the Digital During the year they complete several hoops in order to contrast traditional women's Visualization Theater. This is the first time that reviews that allow their faculty advisors to stay roles and the more modern conception of a the DVT has done something so immersive. to date on the status of their projects and allow woman. In her own words: "By using women's There will be a live performance of the show, for feedback. At the end of the first semester, silhouettes, I am able to show both the impor­ with live music, on Thursday, April 30, at 9 all the artists presented a mid-year review and tance of the individual in today's feminism and p.m. were required to present a final review once the idea that all women deal with similar, One of three graduate students featured in their art was on display in the Snite. though not identical, injustices." the exhibit, Allen Chen's piece is a three The styles of art and projects within the There is a clear tension between the ideals of dimensional fixture which combines clay and · exhibit are as different as the artists, ranging women from the past and the realities of the steel. He says the materials are an analogy for from the more traditional fine arts like oil present. This tension is expressed through the the dualistic way in which he perceives the . painting to projects that encompass a combina­ tension the embroidery hoops create on the world. According to his artist statement: "Art, ~ tion of audio and visual effects. There are also fabric. In all, the piece is a very interesting to me, is a conduit that connects the inner . . _ - 1 several very impressive design projects which commentary on the expectations and frustra­ world with the outside, and I understand it . .· ~·. present develop products for disabled con­ tions of being a woman in society today. through the language of dualism." The piece is .. --...,sumers. Perhaps the most enticing and eye-catching especially interesting because it appears to ,, One such design project by Joey Curcio piece of the exhibit, Christina Lewis created a represent an evolution of sorts, perhaps o . developed a new walker for children with cere­ design for a large mural that she hopes will thought or Chen's own personal philosophy. bral palsy. In his artist statement, Curcio promote Puerto Rican statehood. Prominently There are many other equally talented artists states: "It is discouraging for me to see so displaying the phrase "Desea 51" which means featured in the exhibit that all students should many medical products out on the market "Hope for 51," the mural encapsulates many consider checking out. today that fail to address the social vulnerabili­ symbols important to Puerto Rican history The exhibit is in the O'Shaughnessy gallery o ties of their users, especially of children with through the use of bright colors and graffiti the Snite Museum and will be up until May 17. disabilities." like script. Lewis proposes the mural be Many of the artists will be presenting their This sentiment prompted Curcio to design the installed on the old Spanish fort of San projects for the Undergraduate Research leap frog, a walker designed to be "aesthetical­ Cristobal in Old San Juan because of its iconic Conference occurring on Friday. ly inspiring, playful, and empowering." It has place within Puerto Rican history. Her artist the capabilities to morph into several different statement reads: "I hope that my thesis project Contact Genna McCabe at [email protected]

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across the country. The legendary roots recent album was released in 2008 and sweeten the deal. A professional fire­ By PATRICK GRIFFIN rock performer has performed more was titled "Life Death Love and works display will illuminate the sum­ Scene Writer than a hundred concerts a year since Freedom." It was regarded by Rolling mer sky immediately after the concert Think of the greatest ways to enjoy an the early 1990's. Following the success­ Stone magazine as "one of the most to end the unrivaled Fourth of July All-American summer- baseball, cook­ ful release of his last album, "Modern compelling albums of Mellencamp's bash. The festivities will surely be outs, rock 'n' roll, fireworks. They all Times," Dylan followed up with his lat­ career," and was also among the top remembered as not just a unique Fourth ooze with the glory of summer that est studio effort, "Together Through five albums of the year. Mellencamp of July celebration, but also one of the Americans celebrate every year. Life," which was released yesterday. previously performed with both Dylan most prolific events ever in South Bend. This July 4, all the greatest summer In addition to being a stop on The Bob and Nelson in 1985 for the first Farm If you're looking for a unique joys will converge for one historic· night Dylan Show's national tour, because the Aid benefit concert. Independence Day experience, and when rock legends Bob Dylan, Willie performance in South Bend is scheduled The tour has received critical acclaim you're willing to spend a few bucks, The Nelson and Indiana's own John for Independence Day, it will be Willie from numerous sources, including The Bob Dylan Show and Willie Nelson's Mellencamp perform at Coveleski Nelson's 36th Annual 4th of July Picnic. Boston Globe, which recognized Dylan's Fourth of July Picnic will be a display of Stadium in South Bend. For students Nelson, one of the world's most prolific show as one of "the most relaxed, enjoy­ American pride and culture that will who will be on campus this summer, or recording artists, has been busy as of able shows of the year." likely never be reproduced. those willing to travel for good music, late. In the past five years, he has Peter Kernan of Pacific Coast Concerts Tickets go on sale this Saturday, May the performance will undoubtedly pro­ released over twelve albums, written enthusiastically boasted that the show 2. They can be purchased at the vide a glimpse at some of America's numerous books, appeared in several will "truly be the biggest concert South Coveleski Stadium Ticket Office, or greatest musicians. feature films, and still found time to Bend has ever seen, both in terms of through Ticketmaster. All tickets are The unprecedented show, produced by tour. Nelson's July 4th performance with attendance and revenue." Kernan, a $68.50 for adults. Children 14 and Jam Productions, Pacific Coast Concerts Dylan will mark the second time the duo Notre Dame alumnus, has been involved under get in free and seating is general and the South Bend Silverhawks, is part has appeared together at Coveleski. In in some of the most prolific shows in admission. The Cove's gates open at of The Bob Dylan Show, a 22-city tour of 2004, the two performed to sold-out South Bend over the years and expects a 5:00 p.m. and the show begins at 5:30 minor league baseball stadiums. Since crowds at the Cove. sellout on the night of the Fourth. with fireworks to follow. the summer of 2004, Dylan has per­ The concert roster is rounded off by If the music and the setting aren't formed to over half a million fans at Indiana native John Mellencamp. The enough of an American celebration, Contact Patrick Griffin at numerous minor league ballparks Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Farner's most Coveleski Stadium has one final offer to [email protected] THE OBSERVER

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With shakes, malts and sun­ feet for days of studying and night) is perhaps the worst time town, South Bend Chocolate daes to boot, Ritter's is something snacking. in my five years at Notre Dame to {SBCC) offers an assortment of that should be at least sampled. try to write an appetizing article. foods, not limited to chocolate. Yesterday's Food-Spirits A case of swine flu was just con- The building is split into parts, Paleterla y Neveria La Rosita Merriment firmed at Notre Dame, and I can't with a gift shop, coffee shop area, About ten minutes southwest of Without much question, the sul­ help but hear the buzzing from bar, dessert station, and of campus, La Rosita has certainly tan of sweets in South Bend is the low-flying plane with the course, chocolatier. Although the carved out a niche. This Mexican Yesterday's, on Adams in abortion banner -with picture. sandwiches and wraps have a eatery serves desserts from Granger. The try of massive That being said, there's never good following with the down­ homemade fruit bars to unique desserts trumps the already-large been a better time to get off cam­ town lunch crowd, the obvious ice creams and sundaes. Besides dinner selection. There's no · pus for a meal! strength is the chocolate desserts. the friendly staff {and patrons), taking the restaurant's style, wi In his 1 9 7 3 film "Sleeper," The chocolate in the form of truf­ the best part of La Rosita is the wall-to-wall decorations an , . Woody Allen posited that cream fles, covered cherries, turtles, deals - the two dishes we had Mickey Mouse chinaware pies and hot and the rest is rea­ (lime fruit bar and one scoop of Yesterday's is certainly an experh . .., fudge will be sonably phenomenal. ice cream) were both just a dol­ ence to be had. The most popular · ·· known as the For your conven­ All ingredients taste lar. The fruit bar coupled with the dish, besides the thick whipped :healthiest foods ience, I've selflessly carefully prepared, bright room could be very cream, is the no-bake peanut -available 200 visited five of the like the fresh nuts refreshing on a hot day. The butter pie, which has a graham . years in the and dark caramel. homemade butter pecan was cracker crust and creamy filling .­ ··future. O.f course, most popular The most popular tasty, but my best choice was try­ that is a must for any peanut but­ it's implausible in dessert spots, dish is the cheese­ ing the ice cream with the flavor ter fan. Other favorites are the : reality, but like all presented here. cake. The moderately of mamey, a tropical fruit you cheesecakes, like the soft turtle -· comedy, there sized slab is soft but won't find around Indiana. This is cheesecake with butter brickle may be some thick, and drizzled a worthwhile place for anyone sauce, and the pies, like the roots of truth in Allen's predic­ with chocolate and caramel with wanting to practice their Spanish Bourbon Street pecan pie with tion, considering the short history two turtles on the side. The thick or just cool off on a hot day. cinnamon and chocolate chips ort- - of dessert. After all, dessert as we and flavorful caramel is an excel­ the tart and sweet key lime pie. know it only emerged about two lent segment to the delicious tex­ Indulgence Pastry Shop & Cafe With so many places offering'­ hundred years ago. tures, accentuated by the nuts This young, fresh eatery is one fantastic after dinner fare in . . Today around Notre Dame, it's and chocolate crust, which was of the closest to campus, just a South Bend, there are plenty of~ '··'"' i-?'~·not uncommon to s~itch restau­ neither crumbly nor soggy. Well­ few minutes east on Edison. The reasons to extend a meal out. . · -"' -· · _·... rants between dmner and prepared proportions and mixes cafe is certainly worth a visit, if Wherever your dinner takes you.,. 'dessert, and with good reason. are what rightfully maintain the not just for the desserts, then for keep in mind that there's al ..; It's often preferable to have a big company's good name. the likable offerings and quaint room for dessert. ;~IJ--: dinner and little dessert, or vice and cozy setup. Offering break­ · · versa. And with so many options Ritter's Frozen Custard fast, salads, sandwiches, soups, in the area, going out for dessert Not much can compete with a cofTee, and Hershey's ice cream can be an excellent way to expe- traditional ice cream stand on a doesn't let Indulgence shy away ContactJ.J. Rees at [email protected] 7 ----'?" • .• _,,0 A.

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sophisticated, the usual suspects are She joins Shia LeBeouf in the continua­ Other notable openings include By STEPHANIE DePREZ back to tell the tale of the sixth Harry tion of the film from 2007. "Dance Flick," a farce of any and all Scene Writer Potter novel. Expect more of the usual Johnny Depp returns to the screen in dance movies from yours truly the It's finally here, kids: the Summer Warner Bros. magic as the studio con­ the gangste-r film "Public Enemies." Wayan brothers. "Brothers Bloom" Movie Train. All aboard for what will tinues to tell the wizard's tale. with Oscar-winning actress Marrion stars Adrian Brody, Mark Ruffalo and prove to be an action-packed escape The summer wouldn't be complete Cotillard, Christian Bale, and Channing Rachel Weisz as con artists in this com­ from school, bad weather, and the without Pixar's annual contribution, Tatum, for good measure. edy. "Angels and Demons," the prequel recession (unless you're paying, of and that would be "Up," the age-old Geeks rejoice as "Star Trek" finally to "The Da Vinci Code" opens this week­ course). tale of a grouchy old man in a house takes to the screen (again}. From the end, with the ever-trusty Tom Hanks. At the top of the list is this weekend's lifted into the air by millions of bal­ mind of J .J. Abrams (creator of TV's And who could forget "Bruno," starring big ticket, "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." loons, and the Boy Scout who gets "Lost" and "Fringe") comes the origin Sasha Baron Cohen (''Borat") in a The first in what Fox Studios hopes to trapped on his porch. As usual, Pixar tale of many Star Trek heavy hitters, mockumentary of a flamboyant fashion be a long chain of movies detailing the takes a concept too contrived and with a hint of time travel. The release designer who decides to take his work origins of the X-Men, this film reveals unusual to be ignored and hopes to spin date was pushed back from December to America. Wolverine's dark past. Starring the it into a heart-warming, thought-pro­ in order to capitalize on the summer Choices abound this summer, and it's ever-muscular Hugh Jackman, voking tale of family values. No reason movie audience, which is poised to eat so jam-packed with potential hits that "Wolverine" is poised to come barreling why this shouldn't be the case once it right up. Downside: no William you could easily find yourself haunting through the weekend and officially again. Shatner. the local theatre every weekend. As declare the summer movie season open. If the women get Wolverine, who do All you animated junkies will also find long as that pay check holds up, that is. Another heavy-hitter on the list is the men get to drool over this summer? your fix: "Ice Age: Dawn of the "Harry Potter and the Half Blood That would be Megan Fox, back in Dinosaurs" has arrived. Same anima­ Contact Stephanie DePrez at Prince." Older, darker, and more "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen." tion, same laughs, same Scrat. [email protected] page 16 The Observer + CLASSIFIEDS Wednesday, April29, 2009

2008 OLYMPICS NHL Medalists caught Capitals protect Rangers coach

U, Torts." period of the Capitals' 4-0 Associated Press The signs and ponchos were Game 5 victory. using drugs by IOC WASHINGTON The fine, but the Capitals took sub­ After the NHL announced Washington Capitals plugged stantial precautions to avoid a that Tortorella would be sus­ the gaps in the glass to help repeat of the nasty exchange pended for Sunday's Game 6, saying it helps restore credi­ separate the fans from John that led Tortorella to be sus­ the Rangers sent a letter to the Associated Press bility to Olympic sports. Tortorella. That didn't stop pended for Game 6 of the league, asserting "gross negli­ LONDON - The IOC is still "I'm in favor of anything spectators from finding other series. Workers installed seven gence" by the Capitals in uncovering drug cheats eight they're doing to clean up the ways to needle the New York 1-shaped, Plexiglas stanchions response to "egregious fan months after the Beijing sport," said Glen Mills, coach Rangers coach. to fill the l-inch spaces misconduct." The letter said Olympics ended. of Jamaican sprinter Usain Two fans seated behind the between the panes of glass spectators behind the visitors' The International Olympic Bolt, who won three gold visitors' bench held up printed behind the visitors' bench. The bench used obscene language Committee, staying true to its medals in the 100 meters, signs featuring a six-pack of Capitals were also on alert for and spit on team personnel pledge to fight doping, said 200 meters and 4x100 relay water bottles and the words the possible need for extra and that the arena's security Tuesday that six athletes have - all in world-record times. "Torto's Ammo" at Tuesday security personnel in that area personnel did not act on been nabbed by retesting Bolt "has not heard any­ night's Game 7 of the first­ of the stands. requests to intervene. their blood samples for CERA, thing - and he will not hear round series. Six fans in the On Friday, the last time the Team spokesman Kurt Kehl an advanced version of the anything," Mills said by tele­ section wore red ponchos, and teams met in Washington, said the team has not decided blood-boosting hormone EPO. phone from Jamaica. another fan at the Verizon Tortorella squirted water at whether the measures would A person familiar with the The IOC will wait for word Center held up an umbrella fans and tossed a water bottle remain in place for future results told The Associated from the national Olympic emblazoned with the words: "4 into the crowd during the third games. Press the latest tests caught bodies before holding any dis­ three track and field athletes, ciplinary hearings. Athletes two cyclists and one found guilty of doping face weightlifter. being disqualified from the The person, speaking on Olympics and stripped of any MLB condition of anonymity medals they won. because the names haven't The positive findings were been released by the IOC, based on "A" sample test said a male track and field results. Athletes will be Hamilton day-to-day with strain athlete who won only one allowed to ask for a testing of gold medal was one of the their backup "B" samples. athletes. The other medalist In the meantime, national clubhouse before the start of a Tuesday, the first of five left-ban­ Associated Press was in cycling. and international bodies are three-game series against ders Texas was scheduled to The IOC did not identify the free to impose provisional ARLINGTON, Texas - Josh Oakland. "Just standing here, it face during the six-game homes­ athletes or sports involved, suspensions of athletes, the Hamilton has a strained muscle hurts. Taking deep breaths. tand. saying it was notifying the IOC said. in his left rib cage, and the Running, throwing, hitting, "That'~ part of the thought competitors through their A Greek race walker, Texas Rangers are hoping he everything hurts." process ... although Josh is not a national Olympic committees. Athanasia Tsoumeleka, can avoid the disabled list and Hamilton wasn't in the start­ guy you're platooning," Daniels The Italian Olympic announced in January that get better with medication and a ing lineup at Toronto on said. Committee said one of the six she had tested positive in the few more days of rest. Wednesday, the day after slam­ Marlon Byrd started in center was an Italian athlete, though new Beijing checks. Hamilton was out of the start­ ming into the wall, but appeared field Tuesday night. Andruw it declined to name him. The Tsoumeleka, who finished ing lineup for the third straight in that game as a pinch-hitter. Jones, the 10-time Gold Glove Italian news agency ANSA ninth in Beijing in the 20K game Tuesday night and The left-handed slugger started center fielder with Atlanta, start­ identified him as cyclist walk, was charged by a Greek described himself as being in Thursday, Friday and Saturday. ed in left. Davide Rebellin, silver medal­ prosecutor earlier this month "extreme pain" before being He left in the fifth inning Texas manager Ron ist in the road race. with using banned drugs. examined by Saturday and Washington expects Byrd to be U.S. Olympic Committee The IOC previously disquali­ team physician pinch-hit again the center fielder when spokesman Darryl Seibel said fied nine athletes for doping Dr. Keith ..Just standing here, Sunday but did­ Hamilton is out. the federation hadn't received at the Aug. 8-24 Olympics. In Meister. n't play Monday "I think Marlon, right now, is notification from the IOC of addition, there were six dop­ Rangers gen­ it hurts ... running, after trying to best for that," Washington said. any adverse findings involv­ ing cases involving horses in eral manager throwing, hitting, take batting "Marlon has been playing center ing a U.S. athlete. the equestrian competition. Jon Daniels said everything hurts., practice. field for us the past three years "Unless we hear otherwise, The IOC has already the doctor deter­ "I probably and I think he had been doing a we are treating no news as stripped four athletes of mined that need to rest it great job.... This is my call. I good news," Seibel said. Beijing medals - Ukrainian Hamilton had a Josh Hamilton and let it heal," don't have any explanation oth­ The IOC reanalyzed a total heptathlete Lyudmila Blonska muscle strain. Texas Rangers outfielder Hamilton said. "I erwise." of 948 samples from Beijing (silver}, Belarusian hammer "It's not battled through Jones, a five-time All-Star for after new lab tests for CERA throwers Vadim Devyatovskiy believed to be the last four or Atlanta who hit only .158 with and insulin became available (silver) and Ivan Tsikhan structural," Daniels said. five days, did everything I could three home runs last season in following the Olympics. The (bronze) and North Korean "Typically, the doctor feels like to help it and pain tolerance­ his only year with the Los testing began in January and shooter Kim Jong Su (silver about 48 hours or so when you wise to get through it. ... If I'm Angeles Dodgers, made the focused mainly on endurance and bronze). can tell how quickly a patient out there, I'm not going to play Rangers' roster after coming to events in cycling, rowing, The IOC is storing doping responds to [medication]. So not to get hurt. I'm going to play spring training on a minor swimming and athletics. samples for eight years so we'll take it day by day, see how full-out." league deal. "The further analysis of the they can be tested retroac­ he's doing and how the team's Daniels said Hamilton talked Going into Tuesday night's Beijing samples that we con­ tively when new detection doing and what our roster needs to Meister and team trainer game, Jones was hitting .370 ducted should send a clear methods are developed. are." Jamie Reed about what he need­ with two home runs and five message that cheats can The World Anti-Doping The All-Star center fielder got ed to do. RBis in nine games. Byrd was never assume that they have Agency welcomed the IOC hurt when he ran into the out­ "His thought was if we could hitting .351 with two homers avoided detection," said Arne findings. Under the WADA field wall in Toronto a week ago. wait a little bit, he'd like to do and 13 RBis. Ljungqvist, chairman of the code, athletes can be disci­ His elbow folded into the left that," Daniels said. "Right now, Hamilton, who led the AL with IOC medical commission. plined up to eight years from side of his body and his rib cage we've got a little time. We're 130 RBis while playing 156 Coaches, athletes and anti­ the date of a doping viola­ while he was feeling for the wall. going to play with it." games last season, was hitting doping organizations wel­ tion.esting serves as a strong "Extreme pain, no matter The Rangers faced Oakland .242 with two homers and 10 comed the announcement, deterrent." what I do," Hamilton said in the rookie Brett Anderson on RBis in 66 at-bats.

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NCAA Men's Tennis ITA Men's Rankings team average Fans failed to fill the seats of the new Yankee Stadium during a Yankees game last week against the Oakland 1 Virginia 78.62 Athletics. Empty seats have been common at the new ballpark, sparking a price reduction. 2 Mississippi 77.94 3 Ohio State 75.15 4 Georgia '(.; ' - 72.62 . J .. 5 Tennessee 70.93 Yankees cut prices on unsold seats 6 Baylor 69.55 7 UCLA 64.34 8 usc 62.09 the $1.5 billion ballpark. six games, entire sec­ selective refunds, depend 9 Stanford 61.64 Associated Press "There are a few hun­ tions of cushioned blue upon it: There are going 10 Florida 59.95 NEW YORK - Turns dred suite seats in our seats with teak arm rests to be lawsuits," he said. 11 Kentucky 49.86 out a few more fans premium locations that in the first nine rows in "Great, more tickets 12 Texas 49.41 might be able to buy have not been sold on a 25 sections went empty, nobody wants. The silver 13 Illinois 49.2 those empty front-row full season basis," areas that cost $500 and lining here is that even 14 Alabama 48.79 seats at Yankee Stadium. Yankees managing gen­ up. In addition, many of more charities are going 15 Texas A&M 48.21 The New York Yankees eral partner Hal the non-premium seats to be getting even more 16 Florida State 48.2 slashed prices on more Steinbrenner said in a between the bases, which tickets from me." 17 Pepperdine 41.24 than 40 percent of their statement. "As a result, cost $325 as part of sea­ The price of first-row 18 Wake Forest 38.54 son tickets and $375 season seats in nine sec­ 19 Auburn front-row seats by up to and for many of our fans 35.41 individually, also went tions of the Delta Sky360 20 Oklahoma State 34.47 50 percent Tuesday and who have already pur­ announced many of those chased full season suite unfilled. Suite one deck up behind who bought tickets clos­ seats in such premium MSNBC's Keith home plate was cut from est to the field for $325- locations, the Yankees Olbermann, who owns $750 to $550. $2,500 will be eligible for are announcing today a three $850 Legends Suite Among the top non­ NCAA Women's Golf additional free seats. program that adjusts season tickets, was premium seats in the Those initiatives could certain prices and bene­ unhappy prices were cut lower deck, the Yankees Golf World/NGCA Poll help pack previously fits." only for those with front­ announced a buy-three­ unfilled areas that were While most of the row seats while others get-one-free program for new $325-a-seat season points an eye sure on television cheaper tickets in the will be given additional team broadcasts during the second and third decks tickets. tickets in the 15 sections 1 Arizona State 540 opening homestand at were sold for the opening "If they're offering only between the bases. 2 UCLA 534 3 usc 496 4 Oklahoma State 487 5 Virginia 468 IN BRIEF 6 Auburn 433 Ex-tight end Gonzalez says Adenhart crash survivor's Magic will host future All­ 7 Alabama 405 goodbye to Kansas City condition upgraded to fair Star game in new arena 8 LSU 383 KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Atlanta­ LOS ANGELES -The passenger ORLANDO, Fla.- NBA commis­ 8 Purdue 383 bound tight end Tony Gonzalez bid injured in the car crash that killed sioner David Stern says the 10 Wake Forest 363 Kansas City farewell Tuesday and Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Orlando Magic will host an All­ 11 330 Duke promised that if he ever goes into Adenhart had his status upgraded Star Game soon in their new 12 North Carolina 308 285 the Hall of Fame, it will be as a to fair late last week and has been arena. 13 Pepperdine Stern said before Game 5 of the 14 Georgia 248 Chief. undergoing physical and speech 15 Denver 216 "The only regrets I have are therapy. Sixers-Magic series Tuesday that things I didn't do," said Gonzalez, Jon Wilhite, of Manhattan Beach, "without question, there is an a 1 0-time Pro Bowl selection. "I remains in intensive care at the UC All-Star Game in Orlando's really wish I could have been a Irvine Medical Center but can move future." Stern could not give a part of something more special. I and is not paralyzed, hospital year the city would host but said wanted to be a part of bringing a spokesman John Murray said. he hopes it would be announced around the dial championship to this city. His condition was upgraded last before the 2010 All-Star Game at ''I'm going to go on record right Thursday. the new Dallas Cowboys stadium. now saying I'm going to retire as The 24-year-old was riding in a Stern toured the construction NBA Playoffs a Chief. If I am ever fortunate Mitsubishi EcJipse with Adenhart site of the Orlando Events Center enough to go into the Hall of and two friends on April 9 when a earlier in the day. The Magic's Miami at Atlanta (series tied 2-2) Fame, it's going to be as a Chief," minivan ran a red light and broad­ new arena is expected to open for 8 p.m., TNT he said. sided the car at about 12:30 a.m. in the 2010-11 season. Gonzalez set up and paid .for his neighboring Fullerton. Stern also said he does not see New Orleans at Denver (DEN leads 3-1) own news conference at a down­ Adenhart died in surgery hours the All-Star Game moving out of 10:30 p.m., TNT town hotel to say goodbye to the after he made his season debut by the country anytime soon city where he played for 12 years pitching six scoreless innings. because there are too many NBA and became the most productive Two others in the Eclipse died in franchises trying to host the tight end in NFL history. the crash. game. page 18 The Observer+ SPORTS Wednesday, April 29, 2009

MLB New Ownership Ready for Colon and Quentin Fall2009 Multi Million lead Sox over M's Dollar Renovation Phillies bounce Nats behind Utley's blasts former1y by second baseman Brent Turtle Creek Associated Press Lillibridge. CHICAGO - Behind a Rob Johnson followed with strong start from Bartolo an RBI double, but Colon Colon, the Chicago White minimized the damage. Sox won in an unusual way. Franklin Gutierrez fouled Colon pitched seven effec­ out and so did Yuniesky tive innings and Paul Betancourt - after just Konerko hit a two-run dou­ missing a three-run homer ble, leading Chicago to a down the left-field line. brisk 2-1 victory over the Jakubauskas, making his Seattle Mariners in the first third start in place of game of a doubleheader injured Ryan Rowland­ Tuesday. Smith, retired his first 10 The White Sox won batters. He walked Fields in despite having as many hits the fourth, then allowed a (two) as errors. · single to Carlos Quentin. "That's a miracle," With two outs, Konerko Chicago manager Ozzie doubled down the left-field Guillen said. line, scoring Fields and Colon bounced back after Quentin. struggling in his previous start at Baltimore. The Phillles 7, Nationals 1 burly right-hander allowed Chase Utley homered only an unearned run and twice and drove in three four hits, pitching out of a runs, Pedro Feliz added a jam in the seventh. He three-run shot and the struck out six and walked Philadelphia Phillies beat one in a game that took just the Washington Nationals 7- 1 hour, 52 minutes - the 1 Tuesday night for their fastest in the majors this fifth straight victory. season, according to the Raul Ibanez also went Elias Sports Bureau. deep for the Phillies, who Bobby Jenks pitched won despite losing ace Cole around third baseman Josh Hamels early for the second Fields' error in the ninth for consecutive start. The left­ his fourth save. bander came out in the fifth Chris J akuba uskas (1- 3) inning after spraining his was the hard-luck loser in left ankle trying to field his first career complete John Lannan's bunt. game, a two-hitter. He Hamels, making his fourth retired the side in order start, appeared to be on his every inning except the way to his first win. He fourth, walking one and allowed four hits and struck striking out four in eight out four in 4 1-3 innings, innings. leaving with a 5-0 lead. In his previous outing, The World Series MVP left Jakubauskas allowed six last Thursday's start against runs in 3 1/3 innings of a Milwaukee with a bruised loss to Tampa Bay. left shoulder after being hit "I thought Jakubauskas by Prince Fielder's line was outstanding, especially drive with one out in the coming off of the game last fourth. time, to rebound from that," Chad Durbin (1-0) came Mariners manager Don on in relief of Hamels and Wakamatsu said. allowed only Adam Dunn's White Sox reliever Matt sixth-inning homer in 3 2-3 Thornton pitched a perfect innings. Course Instructor Feedback eighth and Jenks a scoreless Durbin got plenty of help ninth. With runners on first from the Phillie s offense. Completing C!Fs and second, he struck out Utley had three hits and pinch-hitter Mike Sweeney Ibanez led off the eighth allows you to see swinging and got pinch-hit­ with a homer to left-center, Your feedback ter Wladimir Balentien on a his seventh this season. He student feedback contributes to the fly to center. also had a go-ahead grand next semester improvement of The game was a makeup slam in the eighth inning of of Monday night's rainout. Monday night's 13-11 win. teaching and through the learning at NO. Seattle right-hander FeUx Ryan Zimmerman extend­ Hernandez was scheduled to ed his major league-leading Enhanced Class The feedback face John Danks in the hitting streak to 17 games nightcap. with a first-inning double Search (ECS} tooL window for most Colon (2-1) allowed five off the left-field wall for courses closes the runs and eight hits in three Washington (4-15), which last reading day innings of Thursday's 6-2 has lost five of six and owns Sunday, May 3. loss at Baltimore, his short­ baseball's worst record. est start since July 23, Zimmerman's streak is the eou1se tnslructor Feedback (CIFJ Other courses may 2007. longest for the Nationals is the system thJt replaces TCEs close ear1ier. Colon said the difference organization but trails the from his last start was franchise record of 31 set in pregame preparation. 1999 by Vladimir Guerrero "In the bullpen I felt with the Montreal Expos. fdi]UNIVERSJTY O.F warm, I felt prepared. In my The Phillies scored five ~NOTRE DAME last start in Baltimore I did­ times in the third on a two­ n't feel like I warmed up run homer to right by Utley enough befor~ I started the and Fe liz's shot to left. game, but today I felt good. Utley led off the fifth with a I felt really good coming out solo drive to right, giving of the bullpen," he said. Philadelphia a 6-0 advan­ Colon cruised through the tage. first six innings, but ran Utley is 8-for-14 with five into trouble in the seventh. RBis off Lannan (0-3). who After a one-out walk to gave up six runs - three Russell Branyan, Jose Lopez earned - and nine hits in reached safely on an error five innings. - Wednesday, April 29, 2009 The Observer + SPORTS page 19

NHL Federov, Capitals down Rangers 2-1 to advance

Hurricanes move into second round after Devils squander late lead, surrender two goals in final 1:20

Carolina and Cam Ward was Associated Press the 21st team in NHL history time. shots until 13 minutes in, to win a series after trailing The Capitals will face when Tom Poti's attempt from magnificent, making 32 WASHINGTON - Thanks to 3-1. Pittsburgh next. the point on a power play was saves. sage old Sergei Fedorov and a It's also the franchise's first New York's Nik Antropov easily kicked aside by Brian Rolston, Jay Pandolfo monumental comeback, the series victory since the 1997- and Washington's Alexander Lundqvist. The hosts were and Jamie Langenbrunner Washington Capitals are 98 season, when Washington Semin traded first-period held to fewer than three shots connected for New Jersey, headed to the second round made it all the way to the goals. Fedorov, playing in his in a period for the first time while Martin Brodeur made of the NHL playoffs for the Stanley Cup finals. It must eighth career Game 7, took a all season. 27 saves in a game that will first time in more than a feel particularly sweet to pass from Matt Bradley on his But Washington's second be remembered as much for decade. reigning league MVP Alex winner and, with Rangers shot found the net, basically Carolina's comeback as the Fedorov beat Henrik Ovechkin and the 15 other defenseman Wade Redden by accident, to tie the game Devils' choke. Lundqvist with 4:59 left in the players who were on the team screening Lundqvist, sent a at 15:34. Nicklas Backstrom For the Devils, it was their third period, and the Capitals a year ago, when the Capitals shot inside the far post. left the puck behind him for second straight first-round edged the New York Rangers also trailed 3-1 in the first The first player over to cel­ Semin, who ripped a shot exit, and this one had to be 2-1 in Game 7 of their round, and also forced a ebrate with the 39-year-old right as New York's Ryan tougher than last year's Eastern Conference quarterfi­ Game 7 at home - only to Fedorov, a past NHL MVP who Callahan dived. The puck embarrassing loss in five nal Tuesday night, becoming lose to Philadelphia in over- won three Stanley Cups with appeared to deflect off games to the Rangers. Detroit? Ovechkin, who Callahan at least once, if not New Jersey was 1:20 away hopped on the back of his twice, and possibly off anoth­ from advancing when its teammate and countryman. er New York player, fooling a world was shattered. 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Varlamov got a lot of Hurricanes 4, Devils 3 Staal won the game with a help: Washington limited New The Carolina Hurricanes blast from the same circle York to one shot in the third stole their thrilling first­ that silenced the crowd of period. round series from the New 17,625. Notre Dame Apartments Things didn't start that way. Jersey Devils in the final 80 At the end, the Hurricanes are a Notre Dame tradition! The Rangers tested Varlamov seconds. jumped into one another's twice in the opening 45 sec­ Jussi Jokinen and Eric Staal arms while the Devils stood in scored in a 48-second span their end of the ice in disbe­ 2 Bedroom~ 1,200 sq. ft. Apartments onds, with Sean Avery taking a shot, then Antropov coming late in the third period and lief. 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SMC TENNIS NBA Belles square off in Celtics edge Bulls 106-104 MIAA tournament Pierce's late run leads Boston after Allen fouls out in overtime thriller more aggressive style of dou­ By MOLLY SAMMON bles going into the conference out with 5:27 left in regulation. Associated Press The Bulls called a timeout and Sports Writer tourney. We will have to take got the ball in to Miller, who The Bulls scored the first chances to win." BOSTON - Paul Pierce made had a surprisingly clear path to seven points of the fourth It has all come down to this In their conference matches, three straight jumpers in the the basket but sailed a layup quarter to open the first dou­ for Saint Mary's, as the Belles the Belles have defeated final 77 seconds of overtime wide. ble-digit lead of the game. The will spend the upcoming Trine, Adrian, Olivet and and the Boston Celtics held on The Boston Garden crowd Celtics scored nine in a row to weekend challenging their Alma, but have fallen in their to beat the Chicago Bulls 106- celebrated, but the referees make it a one-point game, 83- conference for the top spot in meetings against Kalamazoo, 104 on Tuesday night to take a immediately huddled, called a 82, with 4:27 left, but it was the MIAA. Albion, Hope and Calvin 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven foul on Rondo and put Miller costly because Allen fouled out The Belles (9-9, 4-4 MIAA) Colleges. playoff series. on the line with 2 seconds left. 18 seconds after hitting a key evened their conference Both Kalamazoo and Albion Rajon Rondo scored 28 With the building shaking, 3-pointer. record to .500 after their final promise the most difficulty to points with 11 assists and eight Miller missed the first, then Boston tied it 91-all after seasonal matchup against beat come this weekend's rebounds, and Kendrick tried to miss the second on another block by Perkins sent Olivet. matches. Gebert was the only Perkins had 16 points, 19 purpose but failed to hit the Rondo off on a fast break, and "We have had a decent year, Belle able to pull out a win rebounds and seven blocks for rim. he found Pierce for the layup but want to strive for better during the Saint Mary's sea­ the Celtics. It was the third It was another close call for with 66 seconds left in regula­ results," Belles coach Dale sonal play against these two time in five games the teams the Celtics - this time with tion. The point guards traded Campbell said. "We know we MIAA tennis powerhouses. have needed overtime, a sur­ two of the Big Three on the mistakes, then Gordon hit a have the ability, but we have One aspect that makes this prising first-round struggle for bench. Kevin Garnett is out for leaner from the right side to to work harder and smarter to year's competition at the con­ the defending NBA champions. what could be the entire play­ give the Bulls the lead with 16 be up with the top teams in ference original is the fact Ben Gordon scored 26 and off run with strained ligaments seconds left. our conference." that it is Campbell's first trip Joakim Noah had 11 points in his right knee, and Ray Allen But Pierce sank a 15-footer Junior captain Camille to the MIAA tournament as and 17 rebounds for Chicago, - who hit the game-winning to tie it at 93 with 10.5 seconds Gebert has probably been the Saint Mary's coach. Despite it but Brad Miller missed the 3-pointer in Game 2 - fouled left and send it into overtime. most impressive Belle this being the team's first trip potential game-tying free season, going undefeated in under Campbell's guidance, throws with 2 seconds left in her spot at No. 2 singles. he will enter the match know­ overtime. AI One area of the game that ing the competition. The Bulls return home for Store Your Stun Mini coach Campbell wants to work "We know what to expect Game 6 on Thursday night over the Sum1111r! on is the girls' doubles play and I know as a new coach in hoping to extend the series; Storage before they are challenged by this conference what to Game 7, if necessary, would be (5741 203-0512 some of the top teams in the expect, given it is the first in Boston on Saturday. 6482 Brick Road. Sooth a~nd Depot MIAA. time that I have seen our Pierce, who scored 19 of his located at CiE'Vdand il

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\' \ they can to get points. Atlanta for the Georgia Tech ~' POLO \ "Everywhere we can score, Invitational before the NCAA \ Piane \ we need to," Piane said. "We \ Regionals in late May in '\ continued from page 28 will need to get a couple of Louisville, Ky. So far the Irish \ people scoring in events like have 18 qualifiers on the women's indoor teams fin­ the 5000-meter and the 800- men's and women's team Vet says polo horses ished second and fifth, meter instead of just one." combined for the NCAA lI respectively. Piane hopes that \ Standing in the way of the Regionals. Notre Dame can ~ both teams can improve on Irish will be the best runners, add to these numbers with a overdosed on meds these results from just a few throwers, and jumpers in the strong showing at this week­ months ago. Big East. On the men's side, end .. ~I "We would like to improve," the main competition will The conference champi­ Pharmacy in Ocala, Fla., would 'I Associated Press I Piane said. "But, unfortunate­ come from Connecticut, onships begin Friday morning not say whether the incorrect ly, we can't guarantee it." Georgetown and No. 20 at 11 a.m. with the men's WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - amount was specified in the i Although the Irish have had Louisville. The women will decathlon and women's hep­ Florida's top veterinarian on veterinarian order or was a ~ great success this year in the have to battle against the top thathlon. The running and Tuesday blamed the deaths of pharmacy error. distance events and some Big East teams including field events begin on 21 elite polo horses on an over­ "We continue to cooperate field events, the sprints that Louisville, South Florida and Saturday morning with the dose of a common mineral that fully with the authorities as have hurt the Irish. In order Georgetown. finals concluding on Sunday. helps muscles recover from their investigations proceed," to suceed this weekend, Piane After the Big East fatigue. she said. "We cannot discuss said his squad would need to Championships this weekend, Contact Alex West at Florida's state veterinarian, further details." take advantage wherever the Irish have a trip down to [email protected] Dr. Thomas J. Holt, said toxicol­ Lechuza had no comment on ogy tests on the dead horses the toxicology report. showed significantly increased The polo team had hoped to selenium levels. get a compound similar to a The horses from the name-brand supplement known Now £easing Por 2009-2010 Venezuelan-owned Lechuza as Biodyl. The supplement is Caracas team began collapsing used around the world but has­ April 19 as they were unloaded n't been approved by the Food .ftpp{y 'Today from trailers at the and Drug Administration in the International Polo Club Palm U.S. £imitetfSpace }fvaifa6fe! I I Beach in Wellington before a Veterinarians often turn to championship match. Some compounding pharmacies like died at the scene, others hours Franck's for medications that Offerino rtlie c&st CJl.§nta[ 'Rg.tes in ']'qwn! later. can't be found on shelves, but "Signs exhibited by the horses the dispensaries generally can $99 'For r ~cntlis f}{fnt rwith 12 ~(mtli Lease! and their rapid deaths were only recreate unapproved drugs $300 Off 151 :Mantlis <%nt ulth 9 :Montli Lease! consistent with toxic doses of in limited circumstances, such selenium," Holt said. as for health reasons. ~ret ;4pplication ~ee ~or Stuacnts ~h !.CD.! The team was preparing to The FDA and state authorities -, are investigating. Close to Campus! play in the sport's U.S. Open and was seen as a top con­ Biodyl is a supplement made tender. in France by Duluth, Ga.-based l A Florida pharmacy that animal pharmaceutical firm mixed a brew of vitamins and Merial Ltd. ·It wasn't clear how minerals for the team on order close Franck's mixture came to Castle1'oint1BD1.:t Cl.e'Rl.utd A:l. SoatJt Bead, 1R A t t 46&31 from its Florida veterinarian the name-brand drug. Lechuza l par. n1en ~' aoae: t574> 21z-•uo FilM.: (.,,. .. , zn-•.u.. said Tuesday that the strength said what they ordered was www.aldul.com of selenium was incorrect. supposed to contain vitamin B, Jennifer Beckett, chief operat­ potassium, magnesium and ing officer for Franck's selenium.

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CAN THE UNIVERSITY'S INVITATION TO PRESIDENT 0BAMA BE CONSIDERED AN OPPORTUNITY TO DIALOGUE AND ENGAGE HIM?

A commencetnent speech is a monologue, not a dialogue. Bestowing an honorary degree upon someone is a signal of approval and endorsement; it is not a neutral action. Giving President ()batna the podium at the University commencement exercises does not constitute a foundation upon vvhich Notre Dan1e can then critically engage President ()bama in a dialogue about his position on life issues. There is no assurance that the relationship \Viii develop beyond May 17.

IS EXCLUDING OUR HIGHEST OFFICIALS THE APPROPRIATE WAY OF CONVERTING THEM TO OUR IDEALS?

()pposition to honoring an ofTicial is in no \vay synonymous with excluding them. The Catholic cotnmunity n1ust work with our eJected officials and for this reason we are open to debate \vith President Oban1a. But we realize that dialogue presumes patticipants. And if our university lacks conviction and considers even our highest honors tnere functions of power and not substance, the result is not debate. Rather, we are de facto supporters of those \vith the highest title and n1ost name recognition.

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With regards to honorary Doctorate of Law:

The besto\val of an honorary degree traditionally is not done in the hope of engaging the recipient in dialogue; rather, it is an affirmation of their past actions and the values that underlie then1. It is inconsistent ·with an institution's identity to publicly honor and individual who is diametrically opposed to its fundan1ental moral principles. President Obama's policies and actions in oflice are opposed to the Catholic Church's teaching on lite issues, especially abortion and embryonic stem cell research. As a Catholic institution, Notre Dame should not honor President ()bama. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops 2004 statement 4 ~Catholics in Political Life" explicitly states: HThe Catholic con1munity and Catholic institutions should not honor those who act in defiance of our fundarnental n1oral principles. They should not be given aw·ards, honors or platforms which would suggest support for their actions.''

WITH REGARDS TO SPEAKING AT COMMENCEMENT:

Attached to the front ofthe podium fron1 which President (Jbatna will address the class of2009 is the seal of the University of Notre Dan1e. Just as an oflicia1 seal on any letter or envelope signii1es approval and affirn1s the legitimacy of its contents from that institution, so too does the Notre Dame podium tacitly imply approval of the one who speaks from it The image of President Obatna in Notre Da1ne doctoral robes standing at the podium before 2,000 Notre Dame graduates projects the irnage that his platform is acceptable to serious, reflective Catholics.

WHY MUST ABORTION AND EMBRYo-DESTRUCTIVE STEM CELL BE RELEVANT TO THE WORTHINESS OF A COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER AND HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT?

The Catholic Church identifies abortion as an intrinsic moral evil. The protection of the hun1an dignity of the most vulnerable and invisible members of our society is therefore given a privileged place among social justice issues.

President Oban1a has done many things to further the cause of social justice. If he shares our Catholic values in this respect, why can we not honor him for his social justice work?

Abortion is a social justice issue in the Catholic tradition. It is inappropriate tbr a Catholic institution to honor a public official who advances a social agenda that presumes a talse dichotomy between abortion and other social justice issues. Through rescinding the Mexico City policy expanding federal funding of etnbryo-destnJctive stetn cell research .. President Obmna has used his office to actively threaten unborn life around the \vorld.

AS LONG AS PRESIDENT 0BAMA AVOIDS SPEAKING ABOUT ABORTION AND EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH, WHY IS IT WRONG TO HONOR HIM AS COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER?

In honoring President Obama as commencement speaker, Notre Dame honors the \vhole person,. not a narrowly designated subset of his views. He is held up as a role n1odel for the graduates and as someone who has exceptional wisdom to otler. In putting President Obama on this pedestal, the University cannot simply bracket the views that are opposed to the Church's 1nost basic moral teachings.

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"She's very relaxed and confi­ dent right now. I don't think she Big Red has to change a thing about the continued from page 28 way she's playing." Summer Sessions are open to both Offensively, the Irish had six ment, and throughout the sea­ difl"erent players score at least male and female students. one goal in the Big East cham­ I ~ son, and added that she hoped ~ it could continue against pionship game against , Cornell and throughout the Georgetown, something that NCAA tournament. Coyne said she'd like to contin­ "Defensively, we played great ue. in the conference tournament." "Continuing to have the scor­ Coyne said. "We had our best ing spread out is going to be \ defensive performance of the one of the keys to victory," \< I year in back to back games. So Coyne said. \ at Saint Marys College I if we could have the defense A win would put Notre Dame I \ come out and play with similar at 15-4 overall and give them a intensity and focus, that would chance at a very high seed in Want to get ahead and still have time for summer fun? the NCAA Championships, ~) be awesome." Need to lighten your course load in the fall? ~ Leading the Irish defense was which would allow them to play senior goalie Erin Goodman, at home throughout the tourna­ who was named the most out­ ment. Enroll in the Saint Maryls College Summer Sessions standing player of the champi­ The Irish will meet Cornell on and take advantage of onships, and was also named Schoellkopf Field in Ithaca, N.Y. the Inside Lacrosse player of Saturday at noon. • small class sizes that invite tartt•d tiqht a!: ont "The first three innings, I back to strike out Orf with three SAINT of the Best Ubf~ml Arts Colleges thought he looked really good," straight-looking strikes. MARY'S in 1he nation. Schrage said. "Whether he tired Danieli struggled in the fifth, COLLEGE -U.S. News & World Rttport NOTRii D/\ME, IN or lost his focus, he couldn't locate walking the first hitter on four 1\~!Wr\ca':> Be'>l Cuileqes 2009 after that and got himself in trou­ pitches before allowed a two-run, saintmarys_edu ble." opposite-field home run to left The Horizon League-leading fielder Jake Carr. Danieli, who Flames (18-19, 11-4) capitalized took the loss, was chased after on what Schrage calls "freebies," giving up a walk and a hit, but or the number of free bases his junior right-hander Steven Mazur To be successful in today's global world, students need to study Europe. the home of team allows each game. Notre got out of the jam with help from two-thirds of a billion people and a fascinating collage of history, politics, languages, Dame allowed at least 16 junior A.J. Pollock's perfect throw Tuesday: six walks, four hit bat­ from center field that kept a run and cultures. The Nanovic Institute for European Studies congratulates over JOO ters, four wild pitches, a balk and from scoring and completed a an error. double play. graduate and undergraduate students who are exploring Europe through our grant "We play these midweek games Notre Dame cut the lead in half programs for travel and research, internship, and advanced language study. and people take it for granted. in the bottom of the fifth, as Casey These teams can play," said soph­ and Doyle lined one-out singles to omore third baseman Mick Doyle, center in front of junior first base­ who led the Irish with three hits. man Casey Martin's RBI single. "I don't know if we don't under­ After Mazur's scoreless sixth, stand it, but it's an effort thing." the Irish wasted a golden opportu­ The Flames struck first, as nity to take the lead. Pollock and catcher Nathan Orfs two-out dou­ Tate both reached to start the ble in the third plated frrst base­ inning but were stranded on first man Brandon Harwell for the and second, respectively. game's first run. From there, Illinois-Chicago Notre Dame scored three times exploded. Mazur allowed five runs to grab the lead in it." half of the in the inning, which began with third. Sophomore second base­ Andy Leonard's double. After a man Greg Sherry was hit by a one-out single put runners at the pitch to start the inning, and he corner, Ganek's third opposite­ advanced to second on a balk. field knock of the day plated the Sophomore left fielder Golden sixth Flames run. Rutta then Tate's line-drive single up the mid­ blasted a mammoth three-run dle scored Sherry to tie the game, homer that cleared the left-field and he moved into scoring posi­ fence with ease. tion on another balk. Another single chased Mazur, After senior shortstop Jeremy and junior righty Andrew Scheid Barnes singled and sophomore finished the game for the Irish, designated hitter David Casey throwing three innings of score­ reached on a fielder's choice to less relief. load the bases, Doyle hit a routine The loss was Notre Dame's third fly ball that should have been an in its last four non-conference easy out. But right fielder Chris games, which are typically sched­ Rutta lost his footing on the slick uled in the middle of the week as outfield grass, allowing Tate to tune-ups for weekend Big East score and each runner to move up series. a base. Junior right fielder David "We've done this a lot this sea­ I Mills would add a single to right to son and it's getting a little bit old," give the Irish a 3-1 edge. Doyle said of the team's non-con­ FOR EUROPEAN STUDIES "He was probably one of our ference struggles. "Coaches are hottest hitters over the weekend harping on it all the time and it's and he kept it up today," Schrage just an effort thing. We've got to said of Doyle, who is 15-for-29 in bring our 'N game every day." ENORMOUS DIVERSITY ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES eight games since moving back to With three three-game Big East third base. series still to play, the Irish - who Interested in frnding out more? Visit nanovic.nd.edu. Doyle added: "I'm just trying to currently sit fifth in the 12-team be aggressive early in the count conference's standings - believe and hit as many fastballs as I there is still ground to be made can." up, beginning with this weekend's Elam's Lontrol began to elude home series against Connecticut. him in the fourth, when Illinois­ Chicago managed to tie the game Contact Matt Gamber at with just one hit. After a lead-off [email protected] - Wednesday, April 29, 2009 The Observer + SPORTS page 25

this year and that continued improvement will be key for GWLL Notre Dame to make a deep continued from page 28 postseason run. "There's nothing besides con­ However, Corrigan believes tinuing to improve," Corrigan that Notre Dame's performance said. "We need to go to practice in the GWLL tournament could everyday to continue to have a significant effect on their improve. There's no magic for­ seed. mula for success. We have "I think that's true and the nobody coming back from DeBartolo Hall converse is true as well," injuries, we can't make any Corrigan said. ''If we don't play trades, so we have the guys we STUDY DATES AND Tl!\lES: well and we don't do what we have and we need to keep Apri130, May 1, 2, 3:7am to 3:00am 1\lidnight Snacks! think we should do, we leave working and keep improving. our fate in the hands of the When we come back every Exam Dates: May 4-8: Rooms al'ailable except when scheduled by the committee and I don't think we Monday and when we watch Registrar's office. want to do that. I think we want video, no matter what happens, to take care of our side of we continue to look at what we May 8: DeBartolo Hall closes at 5:00pm. things. We're really just focused can do to improve. Hopefully you on playing better lacrosse." we'll have another three to four See Building Support Personnel if have specific needs: Room 103 or I 04. Throughout the season, the weeks to continue to do that." Irish have done a good job of The Irish face off against remaining focused on playing Quinnipiac and begin their ~ better lacrosse, which has quest for a second straight Coleman-Morse: April 30-May 8: helped them improve since the GWLL title at 5 p.m. on Friday. season began. Corrigan believes l<"inals Week! Rooms available except K'hen scheduled by the Registrar's office. that this focus on improvement Contact Mike Gotimer at t·st Floor: 7:00am-4:00am has helped the Irish succeed [email protected] 2nd floor: 7:00am-3:00am 3rd Floor: 7:00am-12am our pitching," Lux said. "Both J\:1ay 8 : Coleman .. 1\lorse closes at 5:30 pm pitchers have been our defensive Gumpf rock this entire season, they See Building Support Person Room 10 I ifyou have a specific need. continued from page 28 make sure to keep us in the ball game, and put us in a great posi­ "We have tion to win." O'Shaughnessy: April30-May 8: 7am to 3:00am hitters throughout our entire line While Georgetown (14-29, 6- up that can change the game in 13) and Providence (25-25-2, 8- Non-Technology Rooms only available when not scheduled by Registrar: one swing," Gumpf said. "Our hit­ 12) are both behind the Irish in 204,206, 207, 208,209, 242,338, and 345 ters also have the strength and the conference standings, ability to come back at any time, Gwnpfs squad isn't looking past ;4f: Good Luck with Finals ;'~ even if we are down in a game." their opponents. .\[wdlll drunll!• to Senior outfielder Beth "Both Providence and .4uxillory om/ Faeilily Otwrutilllf.~, Cnmplt~· Mini.'>tr}' and the SJudent Vniort BtHJrtf. Northway and junior infielder Georgetown are not teams to be Christine Lux are tied for the underestimated," Lux team lead in hitting with .367 and said. "However, as long as we .356 averages, respectfully. Also focus on Notre Dame softball and consistently making a name for play our game, we should come herself at the plate is freshman back with 3 solid wins." third baseman Dani Miller, sport­ Northway echoed her team­ ing a batting average of .343. mate, saying if the Irish just con­ "Our defense is putting in the centrated on their own play, the hard work day in and day out to wins would follow. become a better defensive unit, "I think we just need to keep ,... and they are not satisfied with focusing on what we've been anything less than perfect," doing, continuing to get lots of Northway said. extra swings in to stay comfort­ Defensively, the Irish (34-13, able at the plate, and defensively 15-3) are making great strides. just keep working the fundamen­ Both starting pitchers, sophomore tals every day to stay sharp field­ Jodi Valdivia (2.56 ERA) and sen­ ing," Northway said. ior Brittney Bargar (1.62) have lead the Irish to a strong season. Contact Molly Sammon at "Our best defensive quality is [email protected]

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MEN'S lACROSSE Irish prepare for GWLL tourney opener vs. Quinnipiac

Mich., Notre Dame (13-0, 5-0) anchored by senior goalie Scott Dame plays in the first round of Dame in the tournament. By MIKE GOTIMER could be poised to make its Rodgers, who leads the nation the GWLL tournament and Despite their strong record, Sports Writer deepest tournament run since with a 6.26 goals against aver­ defeated 10-2 on April 18. Notre Dame's seeding for the advancing to the National age and was recently named a "I think right now we're sim­ national tournament remains After completing its first ever Semifinals in 2001. finalist for the Tewaarton ply not talking about anything somewhat of a mystery. Many undefeated regular season in The Irish formula for success Trophy, which is awarded annu­ but Quinnipiac on Friday," analysts believe that Notre program history, No. 2 Notre this season has come as a result ally to the nation's. top college Corrigan said. "This team has Dame's strength of schedule Dame remains the lone unbeat­ of its balanced offensive attack lacrosse player. done a great job all year of could harm the Irish when the en team in Division I lacrosse. and stifling defense. On the Despite the potential deep focusing on the task at hand." selection committee announces With the Irish's postseason set offensive side of the ball, seven postseason run for Notre Dame, Although the Irish finished the 16-team NCAA Tournament to kick off this weekend at the Irish players have combined for Irish coach Kevin Corrigan undefeated in their final season Field next week. Great Western Lacrosse League a total of 19 hat tricks. On the insists that his team is focusing of play in the GWLL, there is tournament in Birmingham, other side, the Irish defense is solely on Quinnipiac, who Notre still a lot at stake for Notre see GWLL/page 25

BASEBALL TRACK AND FIELD ND ready Flameout to take on Notre Dame falls to Illinois-Chicago in Big East -.-..i:, long, rain-soaked affair ::@-- ByALEXWEST Sports Writer By MATT GAMBER -~ -~----~- Sports Editor With the season winding down, the Irish men's and Steady rains tried to help the women's track teams are Irish put out the Flames, but the cranking up the intensity for Illinois-Chicago offense ignited for the Big East Championship five seventh-inning runs to beat starting this Friday in Notre Dame, 10-5, at Frank Eck Philadelphia. Stadium Tuesday. After a strong showing at The Notre Dame (25-17, 10-8 the Drake and Hillsdale Big East) pitching staff was Relays last weekend, the Irish rocked for the straight game, can focus on one of what Irish allowing 13 hits after giving up 15 coach Joseph Piane called in Sunday's 13-12 win over "the two biggest meets of the Louisville. year." "We hit the ball fine, but you "The kids are getting pretty can't win many games when you intense this time of year," give up 10 runs," Irish coach Piane said. "There's been a Dave Schrage said. "We didn't get change in everyone's very good middle relief." demeanor." Senior left-bander Sam Elam VANESSA GEMPIS/The Observer In February, the men's and Notre Dame sophomore designated hitter David Casey is tagged out by Illinois-Chicago see ELAM/page 24 third baseman Jason Ganek during the Flames' 10-5 win Tuesday. see PlANE/page 22

ND SOFTBALL ND WOMEN'S lACROSSE Squad set for last three games Team preps for NCAA Hoyas, Friars await tune-up vs. Cornell as regular season 12-10 victory over Georgetown, Newly-crowned which won the Big East slate comes to a close Championship and earned the conference champs team an automatic bid to the By MOLLY SAMMON ready for challenge NCAA Championships, which Sports Writer start May 10. The 16-team tournament will pit eight teams, By ERIC PRISTER Only three Big East match-ups including the Irish, who earned stand between Notre Dame and Sports Writer bids from winning their confer­ the upcoming conference tourna­ ence tournaments along with ment. The Irish will take on both Notre Dame will look to keep eight other at-large bids. Providence - in a doubleheader their momentum and a three­ "Instead of sitting around for - and Georgetown tllis weekend game win streak alive when two weeks waiting for our first with hopes of improving their they take on Cornell Saturday playoff game, we're playing a conference record before the in Ithaca, N.Y. game to stay fresh and sharp tournament. "It's going to be very tough," for the NCAA tournament," "Playing any Big East team Irish coach Tracy Coyne said. Coyne said. helps prepare us for the tourna­ "They're a very good opponent. No. 20/19 Cornell (9-6, 3-4 Ivy ment, because we know they will They're going to come out on League) fell in its last game bring their best game against fire and we need to make sure against conference opponent us," Irish coach Deanna Gumpf that we don't come out in ... Harvard, dropping to fourth said. still celebrating the conference place in the Ivy League. Gumpf said she is hoping for a championship instead of com­ Coyne said that the defensive strong offensive performance ing out and being ready to play for the Irish was a key from her team this weekend. play." throughout the Big East tourna- Irish senior pitcher Christine Farrell slides into third during The No. 11/6 Irish (14-4, 5-2 see GUMPF/page 25 Notre Dame's 8-1 win over Western Michigan on March 25. Rig East) are coming off of a see BIG RED/page 24 Wednesday, April 29, 2009

-~ CONTRO RSIAIJ COMMENCEMENT STORY BY JENN METZ he words are carved in stone above the east doors of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart: "God, Country, Notre Dame." T What they mean for the University indicate what is at the heart of the controversy surrounding the 2009 Commencement. The announcement that President Barack Obama would deliver the address and receive and honorary degree, continuing in a long tradition of presidential invitations, has brought the debate over Notre Dame's Catholic identity to a new height, perhaps unlike any other moment in its storied past. Since the University and the White House domestically and internationally, the pro-life announced Obama's commencement sched­ movement has responded with renewed ule March' 20, Notre Dame, thrust into a energy. national spotlight, has felt only the beginning Obama will arrive in South Bend as groups repercussions. of students, alumni and the American University President Fr. John Jenkins has Catholic community question Jenkins' deci­ commended the country's first black presi­ sion to confer an honorary Doctor of Laws dent on his inspiring leadership during trou­ degree upon a politician who does not agree bled times and said honoring Obama with a with the -Church's stance on the protection of degree does not condone his pro-choice poli­ life. tics. A document issued by U.S. bishops in 2004 Student groups have mobilized, creating has found its way to the center of the discus­ discussion at on-campus events. sion, and its interpretation has set Jenkins at National activists have camped out in South odds with nearly 50 bishops, including the Bend, garnering support from some and leader of the Fort Wayne-South Bend diocese. angering others. Conversations about the growing tension Local Bishop John D 'Arcy will not be between the University's desire to remain a attending the ceremony. prestigious institution of higher learning Mary Ann Glendon became the first desig­ while staying true to its Catholic mission will nated Laetare Medal recipient to accept, and not end May 17. then decline the prestigious award in its 133- The Observer examines Commencement year history. 2009 at the University that believes in ''God, As the nation's president. who marks 100 Country, Notre Dame" in this special In days in office today, takes pro-choice actions Focus Edition. I N S I D E T H I S S P EC I A L A look back at presidential speakers • The response in review IN FOCUS EDITION ASU degree controversy • Obama's 2008 speech at Wesleyan

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first March for Life on Notre By MADELINE BUCKLEY Dame's campus. In Focus Writer The group also started a Web site, NDresponse.com, to continu­ Since the University announced ally update supporters of the President Barack Obama will coalition, Daly said. deliver the 2009 Commencement "We kept the conversation address on March 20, the out­ alive," she said. "I think that is pouring of student response - successful. We got people to think both critical and supportive - about what's going on on our has been steady and passionate. campus and how our campus The Observer reported having affects the broader society." received 282 Letters to the Editor Sophomore Khai Thomas, penned by students - 73 percent incoming president of the Black in support of the decision to host Cultural Arts Council (BCAC), Obama and 27 against - in a helped organize the Progressive March 27 editorial. Leadership Council to combat A recent count by The Observer criticism of University President shows 345 Letters to the Editor Fr. John Jenkins' invitation to authored by student-, with 7 4 per­ Obama, but he also cited dialogue cent in favor of the invitation and as a key aim of the group. 29 against as of April 23. "At Notre Dame, we create dia­ As Letters to the Editor from logue," he said. "This issue has individual students poured in, two created dialogue." student groups sprung up to· for­ Henry Vasquez, president of the mally lead student response: ND Notre Dame College Democrats IAN GAVLICK!The Observer Response, which is critical of the and a leader of the Council, said Harold Cassidy, a New Jersey lawyer, speaks from the steps of the Main Building during University's invitation to Obama, the group seeks to show support an ND Response prayer rally April 5. and the Progressive Leadership for the University without politi­ Council, formed from student cizing the Commencement cere­ a historical moment on campus." "We are hoping to have some teers made up of some students, groups on campus in support of mony. Prior to meeting with the event during Commencement but mostly adults from the com­ the decision. "The whole point is to stress Progressive Leadership Council, weekend," Daly said. "We're just munity at the airport to greet and Junior Mary Daly, a leader of that this is not a political issue," Jenkins extended an invitation to trying to keep the dialogue going. welcome the president when the ND Response, said the aim of the Vasquez said. "This is about being meet with ND Response, but he We're trying to get awareness on plane lands," he said. "And then coalition is to "keep the dialogue American citizens and supporting rescinded the invitation after the the issue of what it means to be a they will go and do three hours of going," and she said she believes our president and the pluralistic group made requests in reply, Catholic university." service." the group has been successful in nature of our country." according to an April 17 Observer The coalition is in the "process As the groups continue to lead the past month. Thomas helped organize a peti­ report. of securing official approval" to student response on both sides of "Our goal wasn't to get the invi­ tion, which gathered about 1,150 The Observer reported that stage a demonstration on campus the controversy, leaders from both tation rescinded," Daly said. signatures, for students to show Jenkins withdrew the invitation on the day of Commencement, NO Response and the Progressive "Yeah, maybe that's the ideal, but support of Obama as because the requests were inter­ according to the ND Response Leadership Council said the ulti­ our goal was more to create the Commencement speaker, and he preted as a "set of demands as a Web site. mate aim of the diaJogue is that it dialogue, to challenge people to met with Jenkins along with 14 precondition to the meeting," but Vasquez said he and several be constructive. really think about the issue or other students as a gesture of Daly told The Observer the other student leaders of the "All of our goals were positive issues surrounding the invitation support. requesl'i were misinterpreted. Progressive Leadership Council goals and constructive goals," to president Obama." "The goal was to present With less than a month until the organized a group to meet Obama Daly said. "Not negative or In the weeks following the [Jenkins] with the fact that there Commencement ceremony, both at the South Bend Regional destructive." University's announcement, ND are people on campus, groups ND Response and the Progressive Airport when the president Response held a prayer rally in and coalitions that are in a(..rree­ Leadership Council continue to arrives on May 17. Contact Madeline Buckley at front of the Main Building and the ment with him," he said. 'This is make plans. "There wilJ be a group of volun- [email protected]

TOM LAIThe Observer VANESSA GEMPIS!The Observer Members of BCAC gather signatures for a petition in support of Obama's Students and community members lead the first Notre Dame Right visit to campus Commencement weekend in Lafortune April 6. to Life March For Life on campus April 17. Internet plays vital role in generating discussion, debate

Newman Society, this Web site is published on the Web site have all StopObamaNotreDame.com Society, the site includes informa­ By AARON STEINER host to the largest of the petitions been picked up by local and The online homebase of anti­ tion about bus transport coordina­ In Focus Writer opposing the decision, having national media. The group is also abortion activist Randall Terry's tion from Chicago and Detroit to gathered over a quarter of a mil­ using the site to count rosaries protest campaign. this Web site Notre Dame on May 17 for inter­ Electronic petitions, mass e-mail lion signatures. The Cardinal prayed in a campaign for "the features everything the amateur ested protestors. campaigns, facebook groups, Newman Society also has a va'it e­ conversion of Barack Obama" and protestor needs to stage a success­ YouTube, blogs - these are some mail database, which has been promote their evenl'i. ful event Directions on how to get Facebook.com of the primary mediums that have used to collect signatures. A the best media coverage, printable The social networking tool has helped generate an eruption of recent e-mail from the group WeSupportNotreDame.org posters, contact information for also played a role, with several controversy around the read: "Notre Dame still has not The primary Web site dedicated University Trustees and multitude groups, both for and against the University's decision to invite yielded, and we need more to supporting the University's deci­ of YouTube videos featuring Terry decision, forming shortly after the President Barack Obama to the Catholics to stand up and be sion, it hosts a petition that has are all available at the site. announcement was made. "We University's May 17 counted." gathered over 30,000 electronic Will Be Honored to Have President Commencement ceremony. signatures. The site was started by NotreDameProtest.com Obama at Notre Dame" claims Here's a look at some of the Web NDResponse.com Catholics United, whose executive That's the address that will be over 7,500 members, while sites that have played a vital role This site is the only student-run director, Chris Korzen said: "We pla.<;;tered on two billboards on the "Protest Obama a'i Notre Dame's in furthering the debate over the response Web site. It has func­ felt, given the media attention, Indiana Toll Road sometime 2009 Commencement Speaker" Obama invitation: tioned as the primary means for that we needed to send a strong before Commencement, if the sup­ has some 5,000 members. the 11-group student coalition to message that many Catholics and porters of this Web site have their NotreDameScandal.com communicate with supporters and many Americans support way. Started by the Pro-life Action Contact Aaron Steiner at Launched by the Cardinal the press. The five press releases lJenkins'l decision." League and Citizens for a Pro-life [email protected] The Observer 2 April 29, 2009 Obama invitation puts national spotlight on ND Bishops, alumni, Catholic groups voice opinions; professors say University a 'center' of American Catholicism

soning for protests. By AARON STEINER "A lot of [Catholics] held their In Focus Writer noses when they voted for Obama. Thi'i controversy, and what he has Within hours of the May 20 done since taking office, has announcement that President brought those concerns to the Barack Obama would speak at fore," Appleby told the National Notre Dame and receive an hon­ Post in an April 6 article. "His orary degree at the May 17 decision on life issues and the way Commencement ceremony, the he has communicated them have Cardinal Newman Society been deeply dissatisfying to launched what they termed a Catholics who voted for him." "national Catholic campaign" to Philpott agreed. protest the invitation, launching a "There was much talk after the Web site, NotreDameScandal.com, last election about how the and petition. Catholic vote had been neutral­ At the time, some observers ized, how the life issue had been were surprised that a group would deferred, diverted, diffuse and go to such lengths as to create a diluted. But this was illusory," he Web site in protest. said, noting the response to Last week, when a sixth Web Obama's political actions and now site protesting the decision was IAN GAVLICK/The Observer the University's decision as evi­ launched, it was old news. Randall Terry, a pro-life activist, speaks at a rally at the Hilton Garden Inn on Indiana dence. The invitation University 933 April 16, introducing Alan Keyes, a pro-life politician and activist. The recent reaction to the President Fr. John Jenkins extend­ Obama invitation - seen both ed to Obama quickly provoked a ders - ND Response, a student important Catholic university in "What the controversy at Notre here in South Bend and in print, response from around the country, group opposing the decision, earli­ the country, and so what happens Dame has revealed is that online and broadcast media - has one that has not died down in the er reported receiving messages here is often important ... for the American Catholics, at least a been loudly heard. past five weeks, and isn't likely to from Europe, Asia and Africa. Church." good swath of them, still care a In addition to Cardinal Newman do so in days until One thing is certain: come May "It is not surprising that the invi­ great deal about the right to life," Society's online petition, the Pro­ Commencement, either. 17, the spotlight on Notre Dame tation, and the reaction to it, has he said. Life Action League, a Chicago­ A<> of press time, nearly 50 U.S. will be intense. drawn so much attention," he While some argue the contro­ based organization, released a bishops have made some type of Why the big fuss? said. Garnett cited two reasons. versy should be non-political in statement the same day as the comment about the decision, Fox University professors say Notre "First, Catholics, like Americans nature, politics has taken a role in announcement, asking Jenkins to News has interviewed Notre Dame Dame's role in American generally, were closely divided many arguments against the invi­ withdraw the invitation. students on live television twice, Catholicism is a primary factor in during the last election," he said. tation. Randall Terry, one of the more numerous Facebook groups have the response. Professor Gary "Next, the Catholic Church is the A majority of Catholics support­ prominent activists to join the been formed, protests have been Anderson, of the theology depart­ most prominent and consistent ed Obama last November in the protest, moved to the area May 27 held at offices or homes of several ment, called Notre Dame the advocate for the human dignity general election, giving him 54 to start an on-the-ground cam­ Notre Dame Trustees, the White "symbolic center" of Catholicism and rights of unborn children, and percent of the Catholic vote, how­ paign in South Bend. House has made note of the con­ in the U.S. President Obama's positions and ever pro-life Catholics who oppose In the weeks following the troversy at least three times, "Whether we like it or not, this views are, in some instances, the University's decision cite announcement, bishops from countless Notre Dame alumni is the spot where many Americans inconsistent with those rights." Obama's recent actions in office - around the country voiced their have contacted the University and take their reading of the state of That inconsistency has led to a including overturning the Mexico opinions. Local Bishop John pro-life groups have launched sev­ the Catholic Church," Anderson large response, he said. Professor City Policy and rescinding limits D'Arcy, whose diocese includes eral separate protest campaigns. said. of political science Daniel Philpott President George W. Bush put in Notre Dame, released a statement The controversy has even Rick Garnett, professor of law, said the debate shows how many place on funding new embryonic extended beyond the nation's bor- said Notre Dame "is the most Catholics feel about abortion. stem cell research - in their rea- see REACTION/page 6 BY THE NUMBERS 177 PEOPLE, PRAYERS, PETITIONS No. of alumni Letters No. of Letters to the Editor to the Editor in support of A LOOK AT THE RESPONSE THE 0BAMA DECISION HAS GENERATED the invitation as of April 23 The 0 bserver has received from alumni and students 1,000,000 regarding the invitation No. of rosaries ND Response is praying Jor 97 as of April 23 No. of student conversion of heart for President Obama' Letters to the 15 N_(). of stateme?,t.s lc~cal No. of student leaders Editor critical 3 Bt::-hop John DArcy who met with Jenkins in of the invitation has rnad(' regarding the f •. • l.. support of his invitation as of April 23 invitation to Obama 49 No. of bishops who have No. of signatures on NotreDameScandal.com petition as of April 28 publicly opposed the 11 decision as of April 28 372 No. of student groups No. of prior presidential No. of alumni Commencement speakers at Notre Dame Letters to the in the ND Response coalition 6 2 Editor critkal No. of billboards of the invitation 8 as of April 23 No. of prior presidential honorary NotreDameProtest.com 400 degrees from Notre Dame plans to place on No. of people, approximated, 1,150 7 Indiana toll road who attended first N D Response No. of signatures No. offull time volunteers 23 event, the Palm Sunday prayer rally on BCAC petition Randall Terry has recruited in South Bend No. of student groups in support of decision who signed a letter in 34,573 No. of student Letters to the Editor No. of stgnatures on support of the decision in support of the invitation as of April 23 WeSupportNotreDame.org petition as of April 28

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security and general welfare of the politically awakening world." ByJENN METZ nation and its people in concord with the He also celebrated Hesburgh's 25th In Focus Writer philosophy of Abraham Lincoln, who anniversary as University President dur­ insisted that government should do, and ing the visit. Roosevelt. Eisenhower_ Kennedy. Ford. do only, the things which people cannot "[Fr.] Ilesburgh has spoken more con­ Carter. Reagan. Bush. Bush. do for themselves." sistently and more effectively in the sup­ President Barack Obama will be the port of the rights of human beings than ninth United States president to receive John F. Kennedy, 1950, 1961 any other person I know," Carter said. an honorary degree from Notre Dame. The nation's only Catholic president The University has long-invited stand­ delivered the winter Commencement Ronald Reagan, 1981 ing presidents to speak at address and received an honorary The Gipper, the president. Commencement, and has honored oth­ degree from the University as a U.S. In his first public appearance after a ers at special convocations. Notre Dame Congressman in 1950. March 1981 assassination attempt, podiums have provided the launch pad He received the Laetare Medal - President Ronald Reagan, associated for major policy addresses from some Notre Dame's highest honor - in a with the Irish after playing one of their and have amplified perhaps two of the White House ceremony in 1961. football legends in the film "Knute most famous commencement addresses Kennedy's grandfather, John F. Rockne. All-American," immortalizing ever delivered. Fitzgerald, and father. Joseph P. the phrase "Let's win one for the While the controversy surrounding Kennedy, also served as University Gipper," spoke at the 1981 honoring Obama at a Catholic university Commencement speakers in 1915 and Commencement.· has created an uproar in recent weeks, it 1941, respectively. His brother-in-law, Reagan vowed to win one for the pri­ must be put in perspective. former Peace Corps Director R. Sargent vate sector in his Commencement Obama is not the first pro-choice politi­ Shriver, spoke to the class of 1961. speech, calling for a smaller national cian to receive an award from or speak government. at the University. Jimmy Carter, 1977 Reagan was invited to Commencement The visits of two politicians - then­ "I want to speak to you today about by then-University President Fr. New York Governor and Catholic Mario the strands that connect our actions Theodore Hesburgh to deliver the princi­ Cuomo, who delivered a speech in overseas 'With our essential character as pal address and receive an honorary defense of his Iiberal politics and pro­ a nation. I believe we can have a foreign Doctor of Laws degree. His "Rockne" co­ choice stance, and then-Sen. Daniel policy that is democratic, that is based star, Pat O'Brien, also received an hon­ Moynihan (D-N.Y.), who received the on fundamental values, and that uses orary degree. 1992 Laetare Medal - mark key points power and influence, which we have for After the initial announcement March in the University's history where its iden­ humane purposes. We can also have a 10, 1981, columnists in The Observer, tity as a Catholic institution was called foreign policy that the American people like Anthony Walton in a March 11, 1981 into question. both support and, for a change, know article, criticized Hesburgh for the invi­ Students, alumni and the national about and understand." tation, not being able to reconcile how Catholic community made their way into President Jimmy Carter, in what many Notre Dame - "the university with a the Viewpoint section then as they have regard as the key foreign policy address conscience" - could invite Reagan, who today, always continuing the discussion of his presidency, spoke the words above pushed for a peace-time military accel­ of what it means to be a university that during the 1977 Notre Dame eration in El Salvador, opposed strong is Catholic in a secular world. Commencement exercises. gun-control laws and endorsed capital A tour of past presidential and other His appearance was announced in a punishment. controversial political visits in Notre March 1, 1977 Observer report that said It wasn't until April 27, 1981 -just Dame's history is presented, in order to Carter accepted the invitation then­ around Reagan's 1 OOth day in office - help examing the circumstances the of University President Fr. Theodore that the real controversy over his selec­ Obama's pending visit. Hesburgh issued Feb. 8, 1977. It was tion became apparent. Indications that Carter's third trip to Notre Dame. the president, after recovering from a Dwight Eisenhower, 1960 Carter's coming to the University, gunshot wound to the chest, would still The first United States president to according to The Observer's annual com­ be coming to campus to deliver the deliver a University Commencement pilation of the top-ten stories of the year Commencement address, dismayed address spoke for 20 minutes on June 5, published in the May 4, 1977 edition, some student.;;. Though, according to an 1960 to the Notre Dame graduating was at first well-received by seniors. Observer column that day, at that time class. The only noticeable complaint: the lack the appearance was not confirmed by President Dwight Eisenhower inter­ of extra ticket<; for the ceremony. the University or the White House. Yet rupted his 45th U.S. Military Academy "The seniors' and University eommuni­ the president's speechwriters were class reunion to make the trip to South ty's initial pleasure at having the already at work. Bend. President of the United States speak at The next day, The Observer reported His speech looked forward to a gov­ their graduation exercises was changed on an ad hoc committee formed in ernment on the brink of both social and to displeasure when they learned that response to the scheduled appearance - political change set with the task of strik­ each senior will receive only five tickets Students Concerned about ing the right balance. for the exercises," the report said. Commencement (SCC) - that planned to "We do not want governmental pro­ A petition delivered to Ilesburgh with gather April 29, 1981 in a protest rally. grams which, advanced, often falsely. in 850 signatures suggested moving the The Letters to the Editor fell under the the guise of promoting the general wel­ ceremony to the Notre Dame Stadium to title "Reagan dialogue is renewed" and fare destroy in the individual those price­ accommodate more guests. examined both sides of the debate. less qualities of self-dependence, self­ Carter spoke on May 22, 1977 of the "We feel that Reagan's presence is in confidence, and a readiness to risk his diminishing threat from the Soviet Union one sense an honor, but more a chal­ judgment against the trends of the and promoted the creation of new global lenge to Notre Dame," Will O'Brien, a crowd," Eisenhower said. "We do not alliances, championed human rights - member of the sec said in the report. want a government that assures the policies based on the "new reality of a "In our perception, Reagan's appearance

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S:-.. be about." because he is the president and shares addressed by millions of Americans at He compared Heagan's appearance to the Catholic mission of wanting to make the personal, individual level for govern­ ·. address . arne's Carter's four years before, saying the the world a better place." mental programs to be effective. And the . \. ·e an hand the two presidents' visits to campus point Cuomo said Obama should not avoid federal government, of course, must do out the fact that "Notre Dame is an insti­ the controversy surrounding his appear­ everything it can do, but the point is, '1t D~. onorary tution of national prestige and influ­ ance in his Commencement address, government alone is simply not enough," 'd Ju Jght D ence," but said the SCC felt Reagan's suggesting he say something like ''I'm he said. ,,otrc D .. n actions opposed the value placed on not asking you to agree with me. Thank 60~ amc tJ social justice in Catholic moral teaching. you for giving me this opportunity to tell George W. Bush, 2001 :tnd Pre•' SJ · .. The rally drew a etowd of 800, accord­ you about the values I believe in and talk After Notre Dame alumni, including B. ing to an April 30, 1981 Observer report. about how much common ground we then-National Security Advisor f):cvclt and Those in attendance appeared to be share" in his interview with the Times. Condoleeza Rice, recruited President ~ . h£?no,.iry equally split - half protesters wearing George W. Bush to address the class of white arm bands in protest and the George H. W. Bush and Daniel 2001 at Commencement. Another con­ tnJe con ... other half counter-demonstrators, wear­ Moynihan, 1992 troversy erupted, again expressing the ~d 1975 ing pictures of the presidents and hold­ The announcements were made in the concern the University was neglecting its , a···.. ~ '• ing signs with slogans like, "Don't give March 30, 1992 edition of The Observer: Catholic values and traditions with the the Gipp no lip." both President George H.W. Bush and invitation. li.i.llc Reagan addressed nearly 2,000 stu­ then-Sen. Daniel Moynihan (D-N .Y.) The Republican president, who dents at the 136th Commencement May would be featured at the 147th annual received an honorary Doctor of Laws 17, 1981, speaking of the growing need Commencement. degree from Notre Dame, was protestBd for a stronger national defense and pre­ Students had mixed reactions to the against because his stance on capital \ dicting, "the West will not contain Bush announcement, according to a punishment, labor, the environment and Communism, it will transcend March 31, 1992 Observer report, the military were seen in contrary to Communism. because he would be speaking as both Catholic moral teaching. "We'll dismiss it as a sad, bizarre president and presidential candidate and A petition, signed by a group of faculty, chapter in human history whose last his speech had the potential to be politi­ students and alumni led by then-faculty pages are even now being written," he cized. Many questioned, as then-govern­ member Peter Walshe, gathered 667 sig­ said. ment professor David Leege did, "the . natures and Walshe organized a two­ propriety an invitation during a cam­ part demonstration to protest Bush's Mario Cuomo, 1984 paign year," as it might eo me across as appearance as Commencement. In a speech delivered Sept. 13, 1984 endorsing the president for reelection. Walshe, the author of the petition, said titled "Religious Belief' and Public Others called Bush's acceptance an in a May 18, 2001 report the "petition Morality: A Catholic Governor's honor for the student body and the objects to a range of policies being pur­ Perspective," then-Governor of New University. sued by President Bush. But it let's the York Mario Cuomo said the subject he That week, Viewpoint filled with president off too lightly." was asked to speak on was "difficult." Letters to the Editor for and against In his speech, Bush reported on the "Must politics and religion in America Bush's appearance at Commencement, United States' commitment to the poor divide our loyalties?" he asked. "Does but the outcry seemed tame compared and said Notre Dame, as a Catholic uni­ the 'separation between church and to the opposition sparked by the versity, "carries forward a great tradi­ state' imply separation between religion announcement Moynihan would be tion of social teaching. It calls on all of and politics?" awarded the Laetare Medal. us, Catholic and non-Catholic, to honor In his speech, Cuomo attempted to "Moynihan's career uniquely com­ family, to protect life in all its stages, to clarify the position religion has in public bines intellectual and political acumen," serve and uplift the poor. This university affairs. He responded to criticism by then-University President Fr. Edward is more than a community of scholars, it bishops by defending his stance on abor­ "Monk" Malloy said in a March 30 is a community of conscience." tion rights which were made apparent in Observer report. "Hili passion for schol­ \ his keynote address at the 1984 arship has made him sensible of the Barack Obama, 2009 Democratic National Convention. realties of state, sensitive to the cry of Eight years later, another president, "The Catholic public official lives the the poor and commendably supportive this time a Democrat, will face a mixed political truth that most Catholics of higher education.'' crowd in the Joyce Center. through mores of American history have National bishops and alumni especially He will receive an honorary degree accepted and insisted on: the truth that reacted negatively to the news because and address the graduates, adding to assure our freedom we must allows of Moynihan's pro-choice voting record another chapter to the University's histo­ others the same freedom, even if occa­ on abortion. · ry as place where leaders come to speak sionally it produces conduct by them Fort Wayne-South Bend Bishop John on the issues facing the nation. which we would hold to be sinful," he D'Arcy, who will not attend the 2009 More lines will also be written, after said in the speech at Notre Dame. Commencement: took the same course Commencement May 17, about what In a Sept. 13, 1984 Viewpoint, guest of action in 1992, saying in a May 15 President Barack Obama's presence on columnist Chris Julka, claimed: "Cuomo report his presence there "could be campus will mean for the debate over r;--· leaves Catholicism in the pew." interpreted as an approval of Notre Dame's identity as an American, Last month, in a March 30 New York [Moynihan 'sJ position relative to the Catholic university. •: ...· ..,-...,. Times post on itc; "The Lede" news blog, issue of pre-born life." p ·.,. 4 Cuomo was interviewed, putting Bush spoke to Notre Dame graduates Madeline Buckley contributed lO this ttl:. ·.. ·" ···..·"'.. ·,•-.J... President Barack Obama's situation in about family values and community report. . ,,. •• ., 2009 in comparison with his in 1984. service during the Sesquicentennial Year . . ' ...... · -, The main difference: Obama is not Commencement exercises. 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However, "the history of our organizer or do something crazy By JOHN TIERNEY nation tells us" that people don't like run for president." In Focus Writer see the big challenges as part of a Service is important not only "destiny to be shaped by forces for the individual, but also for the President Barack Obama won't beyond our control." Obama said. collective well being of the nation, be delivering his first commence­ "We are a people whose destiny according to Obama. ment address when he speaks at has never been written for us, but "The future of this country - Notre Dame on May 17. by us," Obama said. your future, my future, my chil­ Obama gave the principal Obama told the graduates to dren's future - depends on it," -t.ddress at Wesleyan University's pursue a life of service because he said. commencement ceremony last "you have an obligation to your­ He cited the Foreign Service, year, filling in for self." the Peace Corps, the energy cri­ Sen. Edward He related the sis, education and the lingering Kennedy. ..Through service. I call to service to effects of Hurricane Katrina in In the 2008 the Christian idea New Orleans as areas in which speech, then­ found a community of salvation. graduates could put their skills to presidential can­ that embraced me. "Our individual use for the betterment of didate Obama citizenship that was salvation depends America. called on the on collective salva­ "We need you," Obama said. graduates to meaningful. the tion," Obama said. Obama stressed that the "shape the destiny direction that rd Obama spoke to change will not happen overnight of this generation" been seeking. •• the graduates as AP and that it will not be easy. through service. someone whose President Barack Obama delivers the commencement "You'll experience the occasion­ This service is life had been address at Wesleyan University in 2008. al frustrations and the occasional "how we will keep Barack Obama shaped by an failures," he said. "Even your so much needed United States President experience of serv- Obama spoke specifically about that he "began to notice a world successes will be marked by work going, and ice during his time service at the grassroots level. He beyond" himself. imperfections and unintended the cause of jus- as a community cited working to better education Obama said that service helped consequences." tice everlasting, and the dream organizer in the South Side of and to end poverty as examples him to find his own identity. However, Obama claimed that alive for generations to come," Chicago. of how people could serve "Through service, I discovered hoping and working for change Obama said. "Through service, I found a America. how my own improbable story fit will not prove fruitless. Obama called on the graduates community that embraced me, "At a time of war, we need you into the larger story of America," "There is nothing naive about to make America's future their citizenship that was meaningful, to work for peace," Obama said. he said. your impulse to change the future and to take on the coun­ the direction that I'd been seek­ "At a tin1e of inequality, we need Obama stressed the different world," he said. "Because all it try's problems as their own. He ing," Obama said. you to work for opportunity. At a paths of service that graduates takes is one act of service - one said that it is easy for an individ­ However, Obama's speech was time of so much cynicism and so could pursue. blow against injustice - to send ual to separate his or her person­ decidedly a product of the cam­ much doubt, we need you to "There are so many ways to forth what Robert Kennedy called al life from "big challenges like paign trail. He twice mentioned make us believe again." serve and so much that needs to that tiny ripple of hope." war and recession; hunger and what he would do as president, Obama said that his life of serv­ be done at this defining moment climate change; injustice and and referenced his campaign ice began during his first two in our history," he said. "You Contact John Tierney at inequality." three times. years of college, when he said don't need to be a community jtiernel @nd.edu

and Angela Blvd. Reaction A recently organized cam­ ASU, G-Town also embroiled paign, notredameprotest.com, continued from page 3 is organizing bus transporta­ tion for protesters coming to around the country voiced their campus on May 17 from opinions. Local Bishop John Chicago and Detroit. in controversy over awards D'Arcy, whose diocese includes And Monday, trucks with Notre Dame, released a state­ anti-abortion billboards best- means of honoring his Several religious groups criti­ ment March 29 stating that he attached - including graphic By MADELINE BUCKLEY tremendous service to our coun- cized thi'i request. but a university would not attend the ceremony. images - appeared in South In Focus Writer try." spokesperson told CNSnews the Alumni from around the Bend, and the Center for Bio­ Crow said the scholarship will school covered the sign to coordi­ country have also weighed in, Ethical Reform, a California­ Controversy about commence­ give students with the "greatest nate the "logistical arrangemenlo;;" writing to Jenkins and The based group, says they'll stay ment, honorary degrees and financial need" the opportunity to of the event. Observer, and commenting in until Commencement. award'i is not limited to the debate attendASU. "The White House wanted a sim­ the national media. The back-and-forth between at Notre Dame. "Naming this scholarship pro­ ple backdrop of flags and pipe and Those in support of Notre the supporters and opponents The White House and Arizona gram after President Obama that drape for the speech, consistent Dame's decision have sprung of this decision continues to stir State University (ASU) announced will affect the lives of thousands of with what they've done for other into action as well, albeit later create a firestorm of discus­ March 20 that President Barack students is an honor befitting, not policy speeches," the spokesperson and perhaps more quietly than sion, as the debate over the Obama will deliver the school's only the president's exceptional said. their counterparts. invitation rages on. 2009 Commencement address in achievements, but also his values Georgetown University was also Earlier this month, Catholics But the heated arguments Tempe, Ariz., but as an individual," he met with critici'im after giving Vice United, an online non-profit may not be for naught, Appleby the university said in the state­ President Joe Biden the Legal organization, launched a peti­ said, depending on how declined to award ..It has always been ment. "The Momentum Award April 22. tion and Web site - wesup­ Commencement weekend turns the president an our intention to President Barack The award recognizes Biden for portnotredame.org - in sup­ out. honorary degree recognize and honor Obama Scholars his work creating the Violence port of the University's decision "If [Commencement] repre­ - a traditional program will be a Against Women Act, which has and to help combat petitions sents the beginning of a serious gesture for gradu­ President Obama ·s legacy that will "improved the lives of countless like the one started by the and sustained debate and dis­ ation speakers. accomplishments endure and inspire women and brought domestic vio­ Cardinal Newman Society, cussion of the issues upon A university during his visit. ·· others for genera­ lence out of the shadows," accord­ according to Chris Korzen, which Catholics disagree with spokesperson said tions to come." ing to a statement relea'ied by the executive director of Catholics the president, then the the school general­ Crow said in the university. United. Commencement controversy ly awards hon­ Sharon Keeler statement that he Several pro-life and religious More recently, the American may well have been worth the orary degrees to ASU spokeswoman hopes the criticism groups claim the award bestowed Association of University anguish suffered by many who people who have surrounding the by the Jesuit university violates the Presidents added its voice to love Notre Dame, both those held their positions controversy will not a statement released by the United the discussion, saying that the who did and those who did not for a long time, according to an detract from the excitement of the States Conference of Catholic group "applauds Notre Dame support the invitation," A'iSociated Press report. event. Bishops (USCCB), "Catholics in president Rev. John Jenkins for Appleby said. "[President Obama's] body of "The entire ASU community has Political Life," that states "Catholic standing firm on the universi­ Professor Alfred Freddoso of work is yet to come," said Sharon been electrified with excitement institution.'> should not honor those ty's decision to invite President the philosophy department, Keeler, the spokeswoman. "That's since we learned of hi'i participa­ who act in defiance of our funda­ Obama" in an April 23 state­ however, painted a bleaker pic­ why we're not recognizing him tion in our commencement cere­ mental moral principles. They ment. ture about the future of Notre with a degree at the beginning of mony," Crow said. "We hope that should not be given awards, hon­ Still, protestors say they plan Dame and its standing with the his presidency." the recent discussion of honorary ors or platforms which would sug­ to continue to make their opin­ Church. After weathering criticism for degrees will not detract from the gest support for their actions." ions known - a sign that the "The Church can survive and withholding the honorary degree, honor and thrill that ASU - and The Georgetown Law Center controversy isn't dying down flourish without Notre Dame; ASU president Michael Crow apol­ indeed all of Arizona - i'i experi­ hosts conferences to provide a yet. it's really up to Notre Dame to ogized for the "confusion" sur­ encing in anticipation of his visit. I "free exchange of ideas," but the Terry and his supporters, decide whether it wants to be rounding the invitation to Obama, am honored, as are our faculty, statement said the school does not aceording to his Web site, plans part of the Church," he said. and he said in a statement that the staff and students, that President necessarily endorse the ideas. to hold daily protests at the school will name a scholarship Obama will give his first com­ "Georgetown is proud of its University's Main gates, at the Contact Aaron Steiner at program in the president's honor. mencement speech a'i President of Catholic and Jesuit identity and its intersection of Notre Dame Ave. [email protected] "It has always been our intention the United States at ASU." core values of respect for and serv­ to recognize and honor President A speech delivered by Obama at ice to others," the statement said. Obama's accomplishments during Georgetown University April 14 "While students and faculty may Follow The Observer his visit," he said. "But we had not made headlines after the White invite speakers and host events, yet determined the best or most House asked the university to the views of the speakers are not at ndsmcobserver.com appropriate way to do so. Although cover up a monogram with the let­ endorsed by nor do they necessari­ the focus and attention of the ters "IHS," a symbol of the name of ly retlect the views of Georgetown." over Commencement media and others ha'i been on an Jesus, in the hall where the presi­ honorary degree, we never felt dent spoke on the economy, Contact Madeline Buckley at weekend for updates. that was the only - or even the according to a CNSnews report. [email protected] The Observer 6 April 29, 2009 THE OBSERVER p

Jenkins responds Pundits, religious groups, lay people, alumni, D'Arcy speaks out "We will honor Mr. Obama as an inspiring leader who politicians, students - there's no shortage of ''This will be the 25th Notre Dame graduation during faces many challenges - the economy, two wars, and opinion about the decision to invite President my time as bishop. After much prayer, I have decided not health care, immigration and education reform - and is to attend the graduation. I wish no disrespect to our presi­ addressing them with intelligence, courage and honesty. Barack Obama to speak at the May 17 dent, I pray for him and wish him well. I have always ... Of course, this does not mean we support all of his revered the Office of the Presidency. But a bishop must positions. The invitation to President Obama to be our Commencement and receive an honorary teach the Catholic faith 'in season and out of season,' and Commencement speaker should not be taken as condon­ degree. Below is a sampling of he teaches not only by his wordc; - but by his actions. [. . .] ing or endorsing his positions on specific issues regard­ Even as I continue to ponder in prayer these events, ing the protection of human life, including abortion and viewpoints that have appeared in which many have found shocking, so must Notre Dame. embryonic stem cell research. Yet, we see his visit as a The Observer and around the national Indeed, as a Catholic university, Notre Dame must ask basis for further positive engagement." itself, if by this decision it has chosen prestige over truth." Statement, March 23 media in the past weeks. Statement, March 29 Bishops issue statements Students make their voices heard Bishop Thomas Olmstead, rights of the unborn." Mark Weber, senior tently supports many of the beliefS that the Church Phoenix, Ariz. Letter to Jenkins, April 1 "It is our responsibility, not our Commencement vehemently opposes and is actually honoring him at "I am saddened and heavy of speaker's, to continue to cultivate our Catholic iden­ this year's Commencement. Not only has Notre heart about your decision to invite Bishop Thomas Doran, Rockford, tity and apply it beyond graduation. The role of a Dame lost my respect, but they have also lost my President Obama to speak at Notre Ill. Commencement speaker is to welcome college intent to contribute to the University any time in the Dame University (sic) and even to "I would ask that you rescind graduates into the real world, arm them with near future." receive an honorary degree. It is a this unfortunate decision and so knowledge of complex and evolving issues and Letter to the Editor, "Money talks, "March 24 public act of disobedience to the avoid dishonoring the practicing inspire them to be passionate and influential citizens Bishops of the United States. [... ] I Catholics of the United States, of a global community. I simply cannot think of any­ Joe McLeant junior pray that you come to see the including those of this Diocese. one more qualified to do these things than the "Inviting Obama to speak does not mean that the grave mistake of your decision." Failing that, please have the leader of the free world, Barack Obama." University supports abortion; rather, it means that E-mail to Jenkins, March 25 decency to change the name of the Letter to the Editor, ·:4 pro-life perspective ofthe the University recognizes that a person's personal University to something like, 'The pro-life protest against Obama, "Afarch 23 beliefs do not invalidate their potential to contribute Archbishop John Nlenstedt, Fighting Irish College' or constructively to academic dialogue." Twin Cities, Minn. 'Northwestern Indiana Humanist Aaron Sanders, graduate student Letter to the Editor, "Acknowledgement, not "It is a travesty that the University.'" "The direct taking of innocent human life and the acceptance, "March 24 University of Notre Dame, consid­ Letter to Jenkins, March 31 prudential fashioning of economic, foreign aid or ered by many to be a Catholic entitlement policy are incommensurable, yet the Sean Lyttle, third year law -- University, should give its public Bishop Richard Stika, University's honoring of President Obama says the "Do not turn our special day into a political circus. support to such an anti-Catholic Knoxville, Tenn. exact opposite. And when it comes to the other Now one will say, 'Notre Dame invited President politician. I hope that you are able "It is fine to honor an individual accomplishments that are the real reason for the Obama to speak, so the Church must think abortion to reconsider this decision. If not, because of his accomplishments, honor, I may have missed a part of Obama's as-yet­ is okay now.' People are much smarter than that. please do not expect me to support but can one seriously believe that short presidential career." However, if you choose to hijack our graduation your University in the future." it is in keeping with the teachings Letter to the Editor, "Confusion," March 24 with large-scale protests, people will say, 'How sad. Letter to Jenkins, March 26 of Jesus to honor someone who is How embarrassing.' It is our day, not yours. Show a so powerful and influential that Andrew Nesi, senior little respect." Archbishop Emeritus John innocent and pure human life is in "Graduation is not a time to celebrate the end of Letter to the Editor, "Don't hijack our day," Quinn, San Francisco, Calif. danger of death? r... ] It seems that our education. It's a day to continue it. That's why March24 "What if the president is forced the University of Notre Dame has we need to embrace the idea that President Obama Kathleen Hession, senior to back out of his appearance at abandoned its Catholic identity in should be welcome to speak before our graduating "[T]he true 'slap in the face' here is that if this Notre Dame either because he this matter. I feel that it is embar­ class." · unenlightened debate continues, the Notre Dame withdraws or the university with­ rassing and shameful." Observer Column, "Obama, protesters and my Oass of '09 will be remembered for nothing more draws its invitation? If this hap­ Statement, April12 graduation, "March 26 than protesting a man who has risen to one of the pens, will that further the pro-life highest, and most honorable, positions our country eflort in our country? If the presi­ Bishop Thomas Wenski, Kelly Kapshandy, senior offers." dent is forced to withdraw, will Orlando, Fla. "[ ... ] Notre Dame and the administration suc­ Letter to the Editor, ''The goals of higher that increase cooperation between "That Mr. Obama speaks at cumbed to the celehrification of a man who consLc;;- education," March 25 the Catholic Church and the Notre Dame is not really the issue Administration, or will it create - he is President of the United mounting tensions and deepening States, wherever he goes he brings hostility? [... ] If the president is with him the dignity of his oflice; University alumni weigh in forced to withdraw, how will that and, as a politician, he is quick to fact be used? Will it be used to link seize any opportunity for a 'bully Mark Rolfes, alumnus T-shirts, a Notre Dame hat, sweatshirt and flag. the church with racist and other pulpit.' That Notre Dame would "I fear that this issue will tear the Notre Dame Needless to say, I will never write another check to extremL-;t elemenlc;; in our country? invite him and would grant him at community apart, and this Lc; the most important the University. I will not associate myself with a uni­ ... 1. .. ] Will this action be seen as the same time an honorary rea..'ion that the invitation was a bad idea. The 'pres­ versity that offers an honorary degree to a politician proof that the bishops of the degree, however, is the issue; and tige' of having a Prf~sident visit Notre Dame is simply who lauds abortion and, just within the past month, United States do not sincerely seek a very problematic one, for it not worth the anguish that will be produced." has issued an executive order that forces every dialogue on major poJicy ques­ reveals that Notre Dame [. .. ) has Letter to the Editor, "Where do you draw the American to pay for the murder of the unbom ofthe tions, but only acquiescence?" forgotten what it means to be line?" March 25 world. I never thought it possible, but Notre Dame is "America" Magazine, March 30 Catholic." no longer my university." Statement. April20 Jacob Baska, alumnus Letter to the Editor, "Disgusted by choice, "March 2S Bishop Robert Lynch, St. "I hope that this will be a moment when Notre Petersburg, Fla. Bishop Victor Gale\>ne, St. Dame will fulfill its twin mission of being both a Catherine Kelly, alumna "[W)hile Notre Dame may have Augustine, Fla. Catholic university and an elite institution of higher "Your decision to invite President Obama to speak acted way too early and too gener­ "Coupled with the performance learning." at Commencement is a slap in the face to Catholics ously, I am more alarmed that the of the quasi pornographic play, Letter to the Editor, 'Welcome Obama, "March 23 and pro-life supporters who toil endlessly and rhetoric being employed is so 'The Vagina Monologues,' which donate hard-earned money to fight the pro-abortion uncivil and venomous that it weak­ continues to appear annually on Eoghan McGill, alumnus movement in this country." ens the case we place before our the Notre Dame campus, this most "I have just thrown in the trash four Notre Dame Letter to the Editor, "Risking it all, "March 25 fellow citizens, alienates young col­ recent decision raises serious lege-age students who believe the doubts about Fr. Jenkins' qualifica­ older generation is behaving like tions for continuing to serve as an angry child and they do not president of one of the foremost Faculty add to discussion wish to be any part of that, and ill­ Catholic universities in the nation." Professor Rick GarnettJ law an honorary degree reflects the University's tradi­ serves the cause of life." Letter to Papal Ntmcio, March 21 "This should not be an occa..'iion for fundraising, tion of honoring our nation's leaders and encourag­ Blog entry, DOSP.org. March 27 grandstanding, or attention-grabbing by self-inter­ ing dialogue with them on issues important to the Archbishop John J. Myers, ested activists. Again, Notre Dame matters, and it is extended University community and to the nation." Archbishop Alfred Hughes, Newark, N.J. precisely because it still i'i meaningfully Catholic that Statement April22 New Orleans, La. "If the president of Notre Dame its mistakes are disappointing. 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