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DAN JACOBS/The Observer Irish senior forward Devereaux Peters walks off the court following Notre Dame’s 76-70 loss to Texas A&M Tuesday in the national championship game. Peters finished the game with 21 points and 11 rebounds. The Irish finish the season with a 31-8 record, including a 13-3 Big East tally. with a team-high 23 points, the lead. which she grabbed in the sec- Peters finished the game By LAURA MYERS but didn’t score her first two “Made me want to come out ond half. with 21 points on 8-of-10 Senior Sports Writer until the 7:47 mark in the first in the second half and work “We did not find an answer shooting and 11 rebounds, and half. hard for them, make the right for her,” McGraw said. “She’s Novosel scored 14 points. INDIANAPOLIS — With less That the game came down to reads and make the right pass- just a great player. She’s got a Diggins and Peters were both than a minute to go in the a late 3-pointer was a testa- es and everything like that,” big body, we couldn’t get named to the all-tournament national championship game, ment to a Notre Dame around her.” team following the game, Notre Dame’s star was at the team that was down 29- Adams used that body along with White and free throw line to shoot two. 16 after 12 minutes of to draw fouls inside from Connecticut’s Maya Moore. Skylar Diggins hit both free play. Texas A&M went “We wanted this bad ... freshman forward Adams was named most out- throws, her team’s final on an early 8-0 run to and we fought hard, but Natalie Achonwa and standing player for the tourna- points. make the score 12-4 senior forward ment. This time, the shots did not and continued to build we couldn’t come out with Devereaux Peters. “[Skylar] really stepped up give the Irish the lead, but its lead. Achonwa fouled out with her game, especially in the rather made the score 73-70 in “We were very nerv- a win.” 4:10 left. Peters, who NCAA tournament,” McGraw favor of Texas A&M. ous. I thought we were committed her fourth said. “She really gave herself a 2001, this was not. flustered offensively personal with 4:52 to big shot of credibility going Notre Dame fought back and just completely out Brittany Mallory play, had to re-join the into next year as one of the from multiple deficits but ulti- of sync,” McGraw said. game but was limited by best players in the Big East mately couldn’t catch up as Layups by junior Irish senior guard the risk of being disqual- and one of the top players in Texas A&M won its first guard Natalie Novosel ified as well. the country.” national championship in and Diggins began an 8- Adams scored four Senior captain Becca school history Tuesday 76-70. 0 run for Notre Dame, straight points to give Bruszewski is the only player A minute before Diggins which brought the score to 29- Aggies coach Gary Blair said. the Aggies back the lead at 50- who will not return for the stepped to the line, Aggies 24. “Just make better decisions 48 with 13:39 left in the sec- Irish in the 2011-2012 season. guard Tyra White stepped to “It’s a group of fighters,” and be solid on defense.” ond half. The lead changed “Becca is a great leader for the arc with two seconds left McGraw said. “I knew they The Irish continued the run four more times after that, and us. We’re going to miss her, on the shot clock and hit a 3- weren’t going to give up, and after halftime and led by as no team led by more than five the intangible part of her pointer to put her team up 73- they didn’t disappoint me.” many as seven. until Adams’ last free throw game,” McGraw said. “She 68. Three minutes later Diggins Then Danielle Adams took with two seconds to go. really got things going. Set the “That was a knife right in my scored four straight and senior over. “We got back on our heels a tone. So it will be tough to heart. That was the game,” Becca Bruszewski hit a layup The Texas A&M guard scored little bit, got in foul trouble,” replace her, but we have some Irish coach Muffet McGraw to tie the score at 33-33. 22 points in the second half Novosel said. “And I think they good players coming back.” said. “… It was an unbeliev- Diggins scored one more layup and finished with 30 on the just kept pounding it into the able shot.” to cap an 8-0 run that ended night. She also led her team post and we didn’t have an Contact Laura Myers at Diggins finished the game the half with Notre Dame in with nine rebounds, five of answer.” [email protected] page 2 The Observer u IRISH INSIDER Wednesday, April 6, 2011

SARAH O’CONNOR/The Observer Irish senior forward Becca Bruszewski boxes out Aggies guard Tyra White Tuesday. Bruszewski is the only Irish player who will not be returning next year for Notre Dame’s attempt at another trip to the Final Four. Irish will reload in 2011-2012

INDIANAPOLIS — When the final sec- its second loss in 115 games. freshman guard Kayla McBride, who onds ticked off the clock in Notre This all transpired in what was sup- left the team for personal reasons in Dame’s 76-70 loss in the championship posed to be a transition year. After los- January, the Irish bench provided key game, green, blue and yellow confetti ing guards Ashley Barlow, Melissa minutes throughout the season. streamed down from the rafters in a Lechlitner and Lindsay Schrader to Freshman forward Natalie Achonwa SARAH O’CONNOR/The Observer moment of celebration for Texas A&M graduation, the team lost a combined transformed into a key contributor and — the first cham- 30.6 points per game of offensive pro- especially turned her game up a notch pionship in school duction. Skylar Diggins was asked to once the Big East tournament started. history. move to the point guard position after Junior guard Fraderica Miller and soph- But it was the bursting onto the scene in a successful omore guard Kalia Turner gave valu- Irish who were freshman year. Senior forward able minutes and played strong defense pursuing destiny Devereaux Peters was a large question against some of the nation’s top guards. — they were sup- mark heading into the season with knee The scary thing is that this team posed to win, problems. The bench situation was even should be even better next year. right? After all, it more difficult to get a grasp on heading Forward Becca Bruszewski graduates, was the 10-year into the season. But these questions but she is the only player not returning anniversary of the were all answered as the season pro- for the 2011-12 season. McBride is program’s only Andrew Owens gressed. expected to be back with the team in title, the Final Diggins embraced her new role and the fall. Diggins will be near the top of Four was held in Associate responsibilities and blossomed into one everyone’s preseason awards lists, and Indiana, and Sports Editor of college basketball’s most dynamic another year of experience will only Notre Dame’s players and interesting personalities. strengthen her leadership and determi- sensational point She spearheaded the deep tournament nation to earn the program another guard eerily resembled her mentor and run and was named a member of the national championship. current assistant coach in a dynamic All-Tournament team and the most While Bruszewski’s leadership will be postseason run. It only seemed right valuable player of the Dayton Regional. greatly missed, Achonwa is ready to that Notre Dame would send its iconic “She really stepped up her game, I step in and match her production on the coach into the Hall of Fame this sum- thought, in the NCAA tournament, par- court. If Peters can stay healthy, the mer fresh off a national championship. ticularly as the games went on,” Irish Irish will have one of the top frontcourt They even exorcised demons of the past coach Muffet McGraw said after the duos in the Big East. in the three games leading up to the loss. The maturation of senior guard championship game. But, in the end, it It was not just Diggins’ coach who Brittany Mallory and junior guard was not the perfect storybook ending took notice — the whole nation did, as Natalie Novosel was very apparent, and that the Irish were looking for. Even the the sophomore became a Twitter phe- they will continue to grow in McGraw’s confetti refused to believe Notre Dame nomenon in the later stages of the tour- system. had lost. nament. Next April, it should not surprise any- Once the dust — and confetti — set- Peters’ knee turned out to be a non- one if the Irish are cutting down the nets tles, the Irish will look back on this mag- factor, as she played in every game this in Denver. Only this time, the confetti ical run and realize what an achieve- season, was named the Big East will match the colors of the champi- ment it was. They defeated Oklahoma, a Defensive Player of the Year and, along onship team. team that had haunted them in recent with Diggins, was a member of the All- tournaments, knocked off No. 1-seeded Tournament team. She averaged 12.9 The views expressed in this column Tennessee, a program they had never points and 7.9 rebounds as the anchor are those of the author and not beaten (0-20 coming into the game), of the Notre Dame frontcourt. necessarily those of The Observer. and saw it all culminate by handing The bench was also an important fac- Contact Andrew Owens at Connecticut, the top overall seed, only tor in the tournament run. Even without [email protected]

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A Mass of Remembrance for sophomore Sean Valero will be held Thursday at 10 p.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart for the entire University communi- ty. Valero, a native of Niskayuna, N.Y. and a resident of Keenan Hall, died last week. University president Fr. John Jenkins asked members of the Notre Dame community to keep Valero and his family in their thoughts and prayers in a Friday statement. “On behalf of the Notre Dame community, my deepest condo- DAN JACOBS/The Observer lences go out to Sean’s family A mass of Irish fans donned green to support the Notre Dame women’s basketball team as they faced the Texas A&M Aggies in and friends,” Jenkins said. “My the NCAA championship game Tuesday evening in Indianapolis. prayers are with them during this difficult time.” Fr. Joseph Carey, interim the national championship for really wanted to win.” Though Texas A&M led by 13 director of campus ministry, will By SAM STRYKER the first time with a 76-70 victo- Though star sophomore guard points at one point in the first preside over the ceremony. Fr. News Editor ry over the Irish. Skylar Diggins led the Fighting half, Notre Dame held a 35-33 Tom Doyle, vice president of Sophomore Katherine Damo Irish with 23 points, Aggies cen- lead entering halftime. Zeese Student Affairs, will deliver the A green mob of Notre Dame traveled to Indianapolis to be a ter Danielle Adams countered said he was confident in an Irish homily. fans descended upon Conseco part of the student section. She with 30 and drove the Texas victory when the team entered A visitation in Valero’s memo- Fieldhouse in Indianapolis said watching the national A&M win. the break. ry will be held today at the Daly Tuesday night in hopes of wit- championship game in person Freshman Aaron Zeese said “It was really devastating and Funeral Home, located at 242 nessing the women’s basketball was an intense experience as the the Aggies simply played heartbreaking,” he said. “The McClellan Street in Schenectady, team capture its second national lead changed frequently. stronger on the national stage way the girls were playing at N.Y., from 4 to 7 p.m. title. “I would say it was a really than Notre Dame. halftime, it seemed like they A Funeral Mass will be held Fans rode waves of emotion as exciting game to watch,” she “They were pretty solid. They were going to win, but it just did- Thursday at 9 a.m. at St. the score remained close said. “They put on a really good executed better than we did,” he n’t end up that way.” Helen’s Catholic Church in throughout the game, but the show for us. It was really excit- said. “They just did better Damo said she and her friends Schenectady on 2216 Rosa thrilling game ended in defeat ing to the last minute. The whole tonight. [Adams] played a heck Road. for the Irish. Texas A&M secured game was nerve-wracking. We of a game.” see IRISH/page 3 Badin Hall named Hall of the Year THE BALD AND THE BEAUTIFUL from all dorms were especial- ly strong this year, but Badin had a little something extra.” Badin president Lauren Baldwin said the environment within the dorm separated her hall from the others. “Getting Hall of the Year again wasn’t our goal,” Baldwin said. “Our goal this year was to be the best com- munity on campus.” SOFIA ITURBE I The Observer Badin Hall vice president Margaret Bellon offered an received the awards for explanation for how, as dorm By CHRISTIAN MYERS Men’s Hall of the Year and leaders, they maintained such News Writer Women’s Hall of the Year, a strong sense of community. respectively. “Lauren and I are both The Badin Hall Bullfrogs Badin is the first residence sophomores, so we only knew played leapfrog over the 28 hall to receive the honor for last year’s Hall of the Year other dorms on campus to two consecutive years. Hall Badin Hall,” Bellon said. “We win Hall of the Year for the President’s Council co-chair won again because we didn’t 2010-2011 academic year, Alexa Doyle said the distinc- know how to live in a dorm the Hall Presidents Council tion was duly earned. that isn’t as united as Badin.” TOM YOUNG/The Observer announced Tuesday evening. “We stand by our decision,” Juniors Michelle Grady and Liz Palwlak shaved Professor Keenan Hall and Walsh Hall Doyle said. “The applications see BADIN/page 6 David Veselik’s head Tuesday for the upcoming fundraiser.

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and Denise McCosker is the rector of Lyons Hall. OCAL HIGH 58 HIGH 53 HIGH 59 HIGH 53 HIGH 60 HIGH 71 The Observer regrets this error. L LOW 42 LOW 42 LOW 44 LOW 42 LOW 53 LOW 49 Wednesday, April 6, 2011 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS page 3 Irish continued from page 1 began anticipating a national championship after the team’s hot finish to the first 20 minutes. “At halftime, we were really confident Notre Dame could win. It was really exciting seeing them come back and get the lead at halftime,” she said. “Coming back from the deficit was memorable. It was really scary in the first half. It was particularly exciting to see.” Sophomore Michael Nelligan said the rally leading into the break was unforgettable. “I thought the comeback at the first half was memorable, to see them fight back and come from behind,” he said. Notre Dame had an over- whelming fan turnout, Damo said. She said a noticeable sea of green filled the stands. DAN JACOBS/The Observer “You could definitely see it Irish fans crowded the stands in Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis as the Notre Dame women’s basketball team faced the Texas throughout every single section,” A&M Aggies in the NCAA championship game Tuesday evening. she said. “It might have been three-quarters Notre Dame fans.” rable event, Zeese said. Nelligan said despite the loss, next season. said. “I hope a lot more students, Damo said Fighting Irish fans “It was a great experience and Notre Dame fought hard. He said “I feel proud of the team for including myself, go to their made their presence known opportunity,” he said. “It was he was glad to attend the nation- making it this far to the national home games next season.” vocally throughout the game. awesome to see so much of the al championship. championship with huge wins Though the final buzzer just Despite the loss, she said the Notre Dame student body at the “They played really well, espe- over UConn and Tennessee,” he rang for the 2011 championship, sense of school pride was memo- game.” cially Skylar,” Nelligan said. “Just said. “I think the team has huge Zeese said he is already antici- rable. Zeese said attending the title a few plays down the stretch did- promise, especially with Skylar. I pating next year’s team. “I could hear the Notre Dame game was unlike any Notre Dame n’t go their way and went to would say things are looking up.” “The team had a heck of a sea- fans over the A&M fans all the athletic experience he had ever Texas A&M, but it was good to be Zeese said he hopes the basket- son. They should not get down on time,” Damo said. “I was just witnessed. here.” ball team’s low profile on campus this loss,” he said. “I hope they really excited to be a Notre Dame “Being at a national champi- With a strong showing in the rises with its strong play this keep it up going into next winter.” fan, no matter the score.” onship, the atmosphere is pretty tournament, including several spring. The immense attendance of intense,” he said. “It was a great upset wins, Nelligan said Notre “They deserve a lot more Contact Sam Stryker at Irish fans contributed to a memo- thrill ride, a great experience.” Dame should be excited for its respect than they’re given,” he [email protected]

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Trix. By EMMA RUSS Not everyone responded News Writer positively to the survey’s results and the upcoming Breakfast lovers across changes. campus expressed mixed “Any statistician would reactions to the upcoming agree that the cereal survey is dining hall cereal selection poorly conducted,” junior changes that will be imple- Kyle Smith said. “Not enough mented next fall. Notre Dame people were able to partici- Food Services revealed the pate in the survey for it to be long-awaited results of the an accurate measure of stu- annual cereal survey con- dent opinion.” ducted March 24. South Dining Hall manager South Dining Hall will add Marc Poklinkowski said 1,100 Cheerios, Rice Chex, Trix and students, roughly one-eighth Captain Crunch of all under- to its selection. g r a d u a t e s , SOFIA ITURBE I Graphics Raisin Bran responded to Crunch, Captain “Not enough people the cereal sur- Other students expressed sent sales representatives vey,” sophomore Kelly Crunchberries, were able to vey. frustration about the survey dressed as Tony the Tiger and Deweese. “I noticed last year Fruity Pebbles participate in the The survey itself, which the Trix Rabbit that many of the healthy cere- and Cookie was conducted allowed students to stimulate als disappeared from the Crisp will be survey for it to be an during lunch to pick their top interest in menu and were replaced with eliminated from accurate meaure of hours at the three cereals “I was very pleased their products sugary cereals. This year South. student opinion.” dining halls. from a list of 60. to see the results of and attract South Dining Hall will again New to North Some students “I like to eat a people to the have Rice Chex and Dining Hall will said they were different cereal the cereal survey.” survey. Cheerios.” be Cheerios, Kyle Smith not in the dining every day,” sen- “The people Because students tend to B l u e b e r r y junior hall during the ior Molly Kelly Deweese dressed up in form individual preferences Morning, Raisin survey. Casanova said. sophomore the cereal suits for a particular dining hall, Bran Crunch, “It is patently “That could be were an inef- food administrators provide a Roasted Nut outrageous that anywhere from fective method separate survey for each one. and Honey, Cookie Crisp, the survey happens only one five to seven dif- of attracting “It gives the student another Cocoa Krispies and Fruit day of the year for one lunch ferent cereals per week, students to the cereal survey,” possible location to find their Loops. period,” sophomore Alex depending on how many times Smith said. favorite cereal if it isn’t in North will lose Kashi Heart- Andre said. “Some people I eat breakfast. It doesn’t Despite the criticism, many their usual dining hall,” to-Heart, Low-Fat Granola don’t even eat lunch.” make sense that we only get students were happy with the Poklinkowski said. with Raisins, Banana Nut Andre said an online survey to pick our top three cereals.” outcome of the survey. Crunch, Raisin Bran, Golden might increase participation The day before the survey, “I was very pleased to see Contact Emma Russ at Grahams, Captain Crunch and in years to come. General Mills and Kellogg’s the results of the cereal sur- [email protected]

Notre Dame graduates make a living and a difference

While in Chile, Bill Jordan By TORI ROECK said University President News Writer Emeritus Fr. Theodore Hesburgh gave him advice that Bill and Nancy Jordan, co- shaped his career. founders of the Let’s Share the When Hesburgh and other Sun Foundation, discussed how priests from Notre Dame came they strike a bal- to visit the vol- ance between unteers, Bill their for-profit Jordan asked work and chari- “This is going to be a him about the table work in more dramatic d i c h o t o m y solar energy change in our between the Tuesday. powerful repre- Their lecture, lifetime than the sentatives from titled “Making a Internet revolution Notre Dame and Living Making a was.” the poor farmers Difference,” in Chile. recounted the “He replied, couple’s journey Bill Jordan ‘We want you to to their current Let’s Share the Sun have this experi- work with sus- Foundation ence, and I know tainability. that service has The Let’s taken Notre Share the Sun Dame students Foundation works in conjunc- to the far corners of the world, tion with the Jordans’ for-profit much more isolated than Chile. business, Jordan Energy and But develop talents. Get gradu- MAGGIE O’BRIEN/The Observer Food Services, to harness the ate degrees. You will do more Bill and Nancy Jordan spoke to students Tuesday about how they manage both for-profit and power of the sun for poor peo- good if you learn about solar charitable work. ple around the world. [power] and help bring it to The Jordans began their lec- people than if you just work energy. The solar industry will be led by people who are The Jordans said their chari- ture with a with that small already grosses $6 trillion per the age of Steve Jobs and Bill table work through the Let’s prayer. group of year. Gates.” Share the Sun Foundation “Lord, inspire c a m p e s i n o Bill Jordan said the amount Students contributed to the helps maintain this focus. us here tonight “I said to myself, ‘This farmers your of sunlight that hits the earth foundation last weekend Nancy Jordan said she and to create sus- is where Notre Dame whole life,” Bill in an hour could power it for a through a fundraiser hosted by her husband allot 10 percent of tainability in a Jordan said. year, making solar energy a the International Development their assets to the Let’s Share world of energy needs to be, here Since they left key to sustainability in coming branch of the the Sun Foundation. The foun- and food pover- amongst the poor, Chile, the years. Entrepreneurship Society. The dation made great strides in ty,” Nancy here amongst the Jordans said “This is going to be a more Jordans were presented with a bringing solar energy to Haiti, Jordan said. they have done dramatic change in our lifetime check for $1,222 that was in particular when it partnered Nancy Jordan rubble, here making a what they can than the Internet revolution raised through a dance held with the Notre Dame Haiti said she and her difference and here to change the was,” Bill Jordan said. Saturday. Program. husband, both being a sign of hope.” lives of the 1.7 The materials to harness From an economic perspec- When Nancy Jordan visited 1985 Notre billion people, solar energy are also inexpen- tive, Bill Jordan said compa- the University’s facility in Haiti, Dame gradu- or 24 percent of sive, making it a low cost alter- nies should focus on sharing she said she felt confident in ates, met Nancy Jordan the global popu- native, Bill Jordan said. energy instead of fighting for their work. through the Let’s Share the Sun lation, living Bill Jordan acknowledged the control of resources. “I said to myself, ‘This is Center for Social Foundation without electric- role young people play in the “We have a huge opportunity where Notre Dame needs to be, Concerns during ity worldwide, future of solar energy. as you enter the professional here amongst the poor, here their time as while still main- “We want to have a connec- world, maybe the biggest in amongst the rubble, here mak- students. taining their tion with academia,” he said. our lives, to think about the ing a difference and here being After graduation, they both for-profit business. “This change in society is not world in terms of sharing in a sign of hope.’” worked as Holy Cross lay mis- Bill Jordan said as the global going to be led by white haired abundance as opposed to com- sionaries in Chile, Nancy supply of oil depletes, the guys like me at my age. This peting for scarcity,” Bill Jordan Contact Tori Roeck at Jordan said. future of energy is in solar change [like that of technology] said. [email protected] Wednesday, April 6, 2011 The Observer N PAID ADVERTISEMENT page 5 page 6 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Wednesday, April 6, 2011 ‘Dis-Oriented’ confronts stereotypes

Performers Coke Nakamoto, “We believe that it is impor- By KATIE CARLISLE Zahra Noorbakhsh and Thao tant to recognize and value News Writer Nguyen drew from their own the rich tradition within life experiences to write skits every ethnic group, and to Three Middle Eastern and about the struggles they face question stereotypes such as Asian-American women will as Asian-American women. that of Asian-American perform their piece “Dis- The women are Japanese, women as some kind of Oriented” at Saint Mary’s Iranian and Vietnamese, ‘model minority,’” Meyer-Lee Thursday to challenge ethnic respectively. said. stereotypes, following last The women will combine Meyer-Lee said she hopes week’s Diverse Students’ theatre and education in their “Dis-Oriented” will impact Leadership Conference three-skit show. In “Dis- the College. Everyone can (DSLC). Oriented,” each woman pres- take something away from Stephanie Bridges, director ents her own unique story this event, whether it be criti- of multicultural services and and perspective on Asian cally examining personal student programs, discovered stereotypes. beliefs or simply enjoying the “Dis-Oriented” as she “This should be a great comedic performances. Photo courtesy of Lauren Baldwin searched for acts related to opportunity to take a look at “We look forward to this Girls from Badin Hall represent the Bullfrogs at a pep rally with May’s Asian Pacific American a different cultural experi- performance as an engaging green suits and colorful accessories. Heritage month. ence through theatre, but and powerful intercultural “It will allow [the audience] also an educative experience experience for our whole to look at Asian heritage from about the transitions other community,” she said. athletic, liturgical, environ- multiple perspectives and cultures make in America,” The show will open with a mental, social and multicul- gives everyone an opportunity said Bridges. performance at noon Badin tural aspects of dorm life. to look at the impact stereo- The event is sponsored by Thursday in the Student continued from page 1 “We take a step back and types have,” Bridges said. the Center for Women’s Center Lounge. A second per- look at who enriched campus The most prevalent stereo- Intercultural Leadership formance will be held at 7 Baldwin said Badin collabo- life the most through their type is that Asian culture is (CWIL). p.m. in the Moreau Little rated with other dorm events residence hall,” Oliver said. synonymous with Chinese, CWIL director Elaine Theatre. on campus and hosted Bridges said, which is pre- Meyer-Lee said the event cel- Acousticafe on the dorm Contact Christian Myers at cisely what these women ebrates unique aspects of Contact Katie Carlisle at porch, which contributed to [email protected] intend to disprove. Asian culture. [email protected] the dorm’s success. Badin’s school spirit and hall spirit was a big part of the Hall Presidents Council’s decision, according to Hall Presidents Council executive co-chair Mike Oliver. “Badin stood out compared to every other dorm,” Oliver said. Keenan Hall worked hard to earn the distinction of Men’s Hall of the Year, Keenan president Raymond Gallagher said. “[Hall of the Year] was a goal that we had going into this year,” Gallagher said. “The effort was a collabora- tion of different groups and classes in the dorm.” Instead of adding many events to the dorm portfolio, Keenan worked to make their signature events bigger and placed a large emphasis on the Keenan Revue, Gallagher said. Keenan vice president Dennis Smith will serve as hall president next year. He said he hopes Keenan can continue its success. “It is going to be a hard act to follow next year,” Smith said. According to Walsh Hall president Julie Zorb, the Wild Women of Walsh were hon- ored to earn Women’s Hall of the Year. “It’s great to get recogni- tion for the amazing commu- nity we had this year,” Zorb said. Walsh worked to improve past events and create new traditions under strong sen- ior leadership and an entirely new hall staff, she said. This year, Walsh founded a local chapter of a national organization called Girls on the Run, Zorb said. The organization works with ele- mentary school girls and teaches them about body image and exercise as they prepare to run a 5k. The dorm’s work with the charity was a large part of their success, Zorb said. Doyle and Oliver said Hall Presidents Council deter- mines the award recipients based on monthly Rockne portfolio submissions and the dorm’s overall contribution to campus life. The Rockne submissions keep the Hall Presidents Council updated on each dorm’s activities as they promote the academic, Wednesday, April 6, 2011 The Observer N NEWS page 7 SMC to institute new minor Obama urges parties said. “Our goal is to incorporate not By OLIVIA BRACH Current and prospective stu- just the scientific disciplines but to News Writer dents expressed interest in envi- help students understand how to compromise on cuts ronmental studies as the discipline many perspectives and disciplines Saint Mary’s students who want increases in popularity at liberal contribute to understanding and to go green with their degree will arts colleges, Cobb said. solving environmental problems,” get the chance this fall when the “[The new minor arose from] Majetic said. Environmental Studies depart- ongoing interest in environmental Cobb said formal approval of the ment offers a minor in their pro- issues on behalf of the students,” minor occurred in three steps. gram for the first time. Cobb said. “The actual develop- First, Majetic and Cobb comprised Christopher Cobb, assistant pro- ment of the program was initiated a “prospectus” that demonstrated fessor of English, will direct the by faculty interest.” the need and value for the minor, new minor. Initial efforts for a minor in envi- Cobb said. Faculty Dean Patricia “[Environmental studies] brings ronmental studies began four Fleming then approved the plan. together natural science, social sci- years ago. Cobb said the plans Once the prospectus was ence, the humanities, and [profes- came to fruition when he teamed approved, the duo created a for- sional life] to understand and solve with Dr. Cassie Majetic, professor mal proposal that included a full environmental problems,” Cobb of biology at the College. design of the minor, required courses and objectives. The pro- posal was then presented to the curriculum committee. After the formal proposal was approved, academic affairs, the ultimate decision making body, gave final approval. Cobb said the interdisciplinary minor, which consists of sixteen total credit hours, will draw from courses in English, humanistic studies, political science, nursing and justice education. Students in the minor will also take three courses directly related to environmental studies, Cobb said. AP Cobb and Majetic said they have President Obama adresses members of the press at the White House high hopes for those students who regarding the possibility of a governement shutdown Friday. choose to pursue the new minor. “I hope that the students will gain the knowledge and skill to Associated Press later in the day. make a difference in the world, as If they can’t sort out their our society struggles to make our WASHINGTON, D.C. — differences, he said, “I want way of life sustainable,” Cobb said. Prodded by an insistent them back here tomorrow.” “[I hope students] develop an President Barack Obama, And if that doesn’t work, he awareness of their relationship to Congress’ top two lawmakers added, “we’ll invite them again nature in a way that will be sought to reinvigorate compro- the day after that. And I will enriching to their lives”. mise talks Tuesday aimed at have my entire team available Majetic said she hopes students cutting tens of billions in feder- to work through the details of will learn to engage others in dia- al spending and averting a getting a deal done.” logue about environmental con- partial government shutdown Obama, eager to regain the cerns and advocate for environ- Friday at midnight. confidence of independent vot- mental change. There was at least a hint of ers as he seeks a new term, flexibility, accompanied by said the American public Contact Olivia Brach at sharply partisan attacks and expects that its leaders “act [email protected] an outburst of shutdown like grown-ups, and when we brinksmanship. are in negotiations like this, According to Democrats, that everybody gives a little bit, House Speaker John Boehner, compromises a little bit in R-Ohio, suggested at a White order to do the people's busi- House meeting that fellow ness.” Republicans might be able to At issue is legislation needed accept a deal with $40 billion to keep the government run- in cuts. That’s more than nego- ning through the Sept. 30 end tiators had been eyeing but of the budget year, and a less than the House seeks. desire by all sides to avoid The speaker’s office declined being blamed politically if comment, and Boehner issued there is a shutdown. a statement saying, “We can Twin closures in the mid- still avoid a shutdown, but 1990s boomeranged on Democrats are going to need to Republicans when Newt get serious about cutting Gingrich was speaker, helping spending — and soon.” Bill Clinton win re-election in For his part, Senate Majority 1996. leader Harry Reid sounded an This year, both the White accusatory note. “I hope the House and lawmakers have Republicans do what the coun- used the threat of a shutdown try needs, not what they to seek leverage in the talks. believe the tea party wants,” Republicans issued a 13-page he said at the Capitol pamphlet during the day pro- “I mean, it seems that every viding guidance to congres- step we take, it's something sional offices on operations just to poke us in the eye,” he during a shutdown. Boehner’s said. office said Monday night the Boehner and Reid met pri- document had been prepared vately later in the day. While “in the event Senate there was no indication of sub- Democrats shut down the gov- stantive progress, there was a ernment.” marked change in tone after- Reid’s spokesman, Jon wards. Summers, likened the maneu- Spokesmen for the two ver to a “dress rehearsal for a issued identical statements, shutdown that the tea party so shorn of partisan bickering, desires.” saying the two leaders “had a But one Republican official productive discussion. They said it was a response to a agreed to continue working on memo on Monday distributed a budget solution.” by Jeffrey Zients, deputy direc- Obama stepped forcefully tor of Obama’s Office of into the dispute, at times Management and Budget. sounding like an exasperated Zients wrote that all parties parent. wish to avoid a shutdown but, He convened a meeting at “given the realities of the cal- the White House with the chief endar, good management congressional antagonists, requires that we continue con- rejected a Republican proposal tingency planning for an order- for an interim bill with sharp ly shutdown should the negoti- cuts and then announced ations not be completed by ... Boehner and Reid would meet this coming Friday.” The Observer Viewpoint page 8 Wednesday, April 6, 2011 INSIDE COLUMN The bright side of education

Disappointing When we hear about education these our next generation to inherit the become more accessible. School dis- days, the typical news is both dire and earth, recent developments in technol- tricts that struggle to find quality ominous. One of the most prevalent ogy promise a bright new future in teachers or have consistently low finish refrains is that America lags embar- education. results can implement such technology rassingly behind other nations in stan- First, there is the rise of open course- to make sure that children are learning Monday’s NCAA men’s basketball dardized test ware. The idea consists of putting all from the very best in the field. championship provided a significant, if scores. Another is content and material from university Independent learners can get even fur- sloppy, conclusion to the 2010-2011 the inadequacy of classes online, accessible to everyone ther ahead than before. Inner-city season. The uncommonly low final our STEM educa- in the world. schools may at some point in the future score of Connecticut’s 53-41 win over tion — science, It promises to unlock the knowledge need only a network connection to gain Butler leads me technology, engi- of our greatest schools and universities access to the greatest teachers and the to ask only one Joseph Monardo neering and math. and disperse to it to any eager learners greatest ideas in the world. question: When We are barraged in the general public. The most promi- These developments will by no means do they play the by information nent open courseware system was solve our educational problems. second half? Sports Wire about how spearheaded ten years ago by Students still need support networks to The dearth of Editor American stu- Massachusetts Institute of Technology. make learning a consistent habit. scoring in Edward Larkin dents are in free- They now have over 2,000 courses, Making online lectures more respon- Monday’s title fall compared to many complete with video lectures by sive to individual classrooms with game is just one of a number of reasons Scientific our ruthlessly esteemed MIT professors, class notes, diverse learners synthesizing informa- why the game was a disappointment to Notation ambitious Chinese tests, assignments and projects. MIT tion at different paces will also need to fans (myself included). Not that I need counterparts, claims to have over 100 million individ- be implemented. These are only a few high-paced, light up the scoreboard, books revealing how our university sys- ual users. Stanford has a similar setup, of the formidable challenges facing our burn the nets down action to entertain tem fails to develop critical thinking offered through iTunesU. Notre Dame educational system. But the overall me, but when a team shoots 18.8 per- skills, reports on the mess of our public was also actually a fairly early pioneer trend is promising — the barriers to cent from the field for the entire game school system. Some debates are bitter of open courseware, and has its own entry to elite education are being over- (in the national championship, for Pete’s and rusted down from years of stagna- smaller collection of classes available come by advancing technology. sake!), I can’t help but want to turn tion (think affirmative action and to anyone at ocw.nd.edu. Everyone In the meantime, we might temper away. Butler’s shooting in the second teachers unions). from intellectually curious highschool- our own instincts toward pessimism by half would have drawn ridicule from Other debates are simply bewildering ers, to university students who want to adopting a more realistic view of even the most polite group of — we hear contradictory volleys about expand their knowledge, to older pro- America’s place in the educational bystanders at the Bookstore the political indoctrination of students. fessionals looking for something new to world. First of all, we haven’t fallen Tournament, so I for one am grateful One side claims that teachers and aca- learn, stand to benefit from the devel- from the top — we have never led the that I avoided Charles Barkley’s demics are far too liberal, while the opment. world in international educational postgame analysis. other bemoans the efficacy of religious Another transformative movement, assessments. Second, the specter of That the Bulldogs had garnered fundamentalists in forcing the pseudo- started recently, is the “Khan Chinese dominance, while theoretically nationwide support for its improbable science of intelligent design to be Academy.” Sal Kahn started recording possible, isn’t backed up by the evi- run to the final game of the 2010, I taught as a viable alternative to evolu- brief lectures on algebra in 2006, post- dence. China has never even taken part mean, 2011 tournament makes their tion. ing them to YouTube. Since, it has in an international educational assess- showing even more disappointing. Time One only need watch the vitriol blown up in both scale and publicity — ment. It’s easy to see how the tradition- and time again, Matt Howard and spewed between New Jersey governor there are more than 2,200 free lectures al psychological forces shaping human Shelvin Mack had led the Bulldogs Chris Christie and state teachers to from Kahn on YouTube and iTunes. Bill nature — fear for the next generation against more imposing opponents, sur- gain an accurate picture of America’s Gates, the eminent education analyst, and wariness of an unknown foreign mounting the seemingly insurmount- collective feelings towards education. has spoken glowingly of the Academy. rival — shape the traditional narrative. able. Butler had proven all of us haters Peter Thiel, the famous venture capi- Kahn, who holds degrees in mathe- To be certain, this less alarmist out- wrong so many times (I’m not the only talist who invested in Facebook in its matics and electrical engineering from look on education in America should by one that had them losing to Old earliest days, recently set up an initia- MIT and an MBA from Harvard, no means temper our drive to constant- Dominion) that we had finally come to tive that will pay promising under-20- recently gave a talk at the uber-high ly improve our educational system — expect them to pull off stunning victory year-old students $100,000 to drop out profile TED conference about his ideas quite the contrary. But in the mean- after stunning victory. But, as they have of school. That certainly sounds like a on education. Google pledged $2 mil- time, we might as well do so smiling made a habit of doing, the boys from vote of no confidence if I’ve ever heard lion to the Academy to translate the rather than frowning. Indianapolis proved us wrong once one. videos into ten of the world’s major again, this time by coming up short. Is there any room for optimism languages. Edward Larkin is a senior majoring It is truly unfortunate for the Butler against this harsh backdrop of disap- The larger possibilities of such online in biological sciences and classical players and coaches, the NCAA and fans pointment and fear? Actually, yes. learning are very provocative indeed. civilization. He can be reached at of the game that the Bulldogs turned in While most of the things we may hear As computer access becomes ever [email protected] such a futile offensive performance. For about modern education might make more available in a variety of formats The views expressed in this column Butler, the game serves as a blemish on us sincerely worry about both the (laptops, phones, tablets), this online are those of the author and not a remarkable couple of years, threaten- future of our country and the fitness of educational system will accordingly ing their legitimacy as a power on the necessarily those of The Observer. court. For the NCAA, it is lamentable that on the game’s biggest stage, a product that was anything but ideal was delivered. LETTER TO THE EDITOR For the fans, the memory of the tourna- ment darlings’ collapse, rather than any number of great moments from the past season, will remain freshest in our R-E-S-P-E-C-T minds throughout the long offseason. Compounding my disappointment in Butler’s loss is my disappointment in In response to the light dusting of con- “hook-up culture” entails. It is an especially in regards to women, howev- Connecticut’s win. Jim Calhoun is a troversy surrounding the letter “Ladies, expression of free love that fits very well er, I know that this can apply to immod- known violator of NCAA rules, and be decent” (April 4), I offer the following into public sexualization promoted by esty in men as well. Notre Dame outmatched the Kemba thoughts: intentional or unintentional immodesty. Third, I am a proponent of dressing Walker-led unit twice in the regular First of all, whether intended or not, Second, I try in all my interactions well, neatly, and fashionably. However, I season. Enough said. immodesty in both women and men with women to respect them for their cannot endorse a fashion that divides Still, in spite of my disappointment, I leads to a publicizing of sexuality. We entire self, not divide them into “per- the person and promotes public sexual- realize that some congratulations are in hear from numerous sources that our sonality,” “looks,” and “availability.” ization. order. First, congratulations to coach sexuality is a private matter, and I To me, that is a disrespect to the per- Jim Calhoun and the Connecticut agree. Public sexuality, then, should not son. Unfortunately, it is my experience Nathaniel Gotcher Huskies for winning the national cham- be promoted. One thing that it can do is that immodest dress tends to emphasize sophomore pionship. Not many people had you make a person’s sexual expression more one aspect of self so that my experience Morrissey Manor pegged as the next national champions general. Which is exactly what the of the person is divided. For me, this is Apr. 5 when this season started, and regard- less of the circumstances, the feat is worthy of praise. Second, congratulations to coach Brad Stevens and the Butler Bulldogs for QUOTE OF THE DAY QUOTE OF THE DAY reaching the championship game and for being so darn likeable. Finally, con- gratulations to men’s basketball for put- ting on such a spectacular season. I “A woman is like a tea bag — you can’t wait for the madness to begin once never know how strong she is until “I stand in awe of my body.” again. she gets in hot water.” Henry David Thoreau Eleanor Roosevelt U.S. transcendentalist author The views expressed in this Inside U.S. diplomat and reformer Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Contact Joseph Monardo at [email protected] The Observer Viewpoint Wednesday, April 6, 2011 page 9

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Hobbes on room picks A community

In his famous philosophical work “Leviathan,” best if I left that topic unaddressed. Thomas Hobbes outlines what he calls a “State of Room picks can be particularly brutal for those that listens nature,” an anarchic situation characterized by a students who, when everybody seems to have paired war of all against all with each person struggling for up with someone, are left out in the cold. Many of A member of our community committed suicide last week. I do survival. Having recently experienced room picks these kids are left with no other choice than to room not know Sean Valero, nor do I know any of the circumstances sur- here at Notre Dame, I can’t help but feel like Hobbes with other students who find themselves in a similar rounding his death. What I do know, however, is that suicide is somehow had the room selection process in mind predicament, leading to one of the biggest pairings often the end result of untreated or unsuccessfully treated depres- when came up with this idea. of lonely people since the invention of online dating. sion, and depression is a serious illness. Room picks are, in essence, a survival of the fittest; I realize that Notre Dame tries to prevent much of An estimated 19 million Americans have major depression, a clin- some of the country’s most intelligent young men this behavior from happening, and for the most part ical disorder, and more than 1 in 10 people suffering from depres- and women fighting for the best rooms and best it does a good job, but as long as this University con- sion commit suicide. It’s the second leading cause of death amongst roommates, leaving behind a wake of bruised egos tinues to attract the nation’s brightest and most com- college students. It’s an all too common problem that is talked and shattered self-esteem wider than Rush petitive students, these students will always find a about much too little. If you’re feeling depressed or suicidal, you’re Limbaugh’s waistband. In a way, room picks and way to bend the rules, creating a situation that not alone, but you do need to seek help. There are a variety of Chicago politics are eerily similar. One of them is Hobbes, if he were alive today and attending Notre resources available, both at this university and in the greater com- characterized by bribery, intimidation, shady deal- Dame, would proudly call a “State of nature.” Too munity, to effectively treat depression. Make an appointment at the ings, and a blatant disregard for rules or common bad nobody would want to room with Hobbes any- University Counseling Center (574-631-7336), where anything you human decency, and Chicago politics are pretty bad way. discuss will remain confidential. If you’re suicidal, call 911, or get to too. Just last week I overheard two kids discussing the nearest Emergency Room, where you can receive immediate how some juniors in their dorm would likely accept Dan Brombach help. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1- their offer of $800 to pass over the room that they freshman 800-273-8255 to speak with trained personnel at a crisis center. wanted. I can think of a better way that a college Siegfried Hall You don’t need to have any experience with depression to be a student could spend $800, but maybe it would be Apr. 5 friend to a person suffering from it. All you need to do is sit and lis- ten. If you think somebody may be depressed, please talk to them. Let them know you care, and encourage them to seek help. Go to the UCC with them or on their behalf. Don’t downplay any talk of suicide; if you think a person is a danger to themselves, call 911 or ‘Bold, risqué , take them to an ER. I do not know Sean Valero or his family and friends. However, I know his death is a tragedy. In memory of him, let’s make Notre Dame a place where mental illness is not stigmatized, but under- leggings as pants’ stood. In memory of him, go out of your way to make sure that you’re there for anybody who needs somebody to listen. Keep Sean’s family and friends in your prayers, and please remember, if Dear Kevin, ric I’ve worn for you? you are feeling suicidal, seek help immediately. Please. You finally noticed me! No, but really. While I agree that leggings are not Sweater vest after sweater vest, peasant skirt pants, it is also true that leggings are not pants just Mary Deweese after peasant skirt, for three years I have endeav- like your reasoning is not reasonable. Your reason- senior ored to arrest your attention. Knowing you desire a ing is that this girl should not have worn leggings as off campus woman with class, I have routinely dined at South pants because (1) you no longer would consider Apr. 5 on Friday nights wearing an assortment of beige pursuing her, and (2) because it sends the message shoulder-padded blazers, hoping to finally meet that it’s okay to disrespect her. You’ve just made a your gaze from across crowded tables of inappro- lot of assumptions there buddy. She’s heterosexual. priately dressed ladies-of-the-night. I wanted you to She wants to impress you. Every guy she meets is a know I would not be doing anything fun that potential mate. What she wears reflects her charac- ‘What she wants’ evening. I was yours: trustworthy and respectful. ter. If she wears something deemed “risqué” by you, Alas, even such attempts proved futile. After two she’s got bad self-esteem and lets men disrespect and a half years of counseling and taupe wardrobe her. Newsflash: She didn’t wake up in the morning, Dear Mr. Brainard, changes, I can finally cope with the fact that only ask herself, “What can I wear that says, ‘Disrespect As an avid champion of the anti-LAP (Leggings As Pants) crusade, the real Hillary Clinton can make your fantasies me,’” and then threw on some leggings. I was initially very excited to read your letter yesterday (“Ladies, be come true. The reason I write a response, Kevin, is that your decent,” Apr. 5). However, upon finishing the article, I was quite dis- However, even that epiphany could not deter me attitude is a dangerous one to have. Sexual assault turbed. Several things bother me. First, I question your definition of from my mission that is your pursuit. In admittedly is a problem. And the fact that you, a self-declared, “tights.” Tights are traditionally sheer, and it is common knowledge a desperate act, I wore leggings as pants! After classy gentlemen, judges the integrity and intent of among most women that tights are never to be worn as pants. countless balled up pro-con lists accumulated in my a woman by what she’s wearing, does not bode well Leggings, however, are often made of a much thicker fabric, and bedroom’s recycle bin, I finally decided upon the fol- for the movement to stop sexual assault. “What was thus provide more coverage. Leggings are generally regarded as lowing evening’s outfit. Bold. Risqué. Leggings as she wearing?” in any case, whether in South Dining infinitely more appropriate for public pant-wear than tights. Was pants. Hall or Club Fever, is never reasonable reasoning. the young woman in question who so greatly offended you wearing Why didn’t you see me as a fertile woman with tights or leggings? Please clarify. childbearing hips? With a wide-set pelvic structure Anne Spont Second, your rhetoric surrounding this young woman implies two that could provide you with countless male proge- senior very dangerous things. First, this girl was in all likelihood not ny? For that I blame you! How could you misinter- off campus attempting to woo you by wearing tights (leggings?) to lunch at pret my outfit, when every stitch of woolen tan fab- Apr. 5 South Dining Hall. You state that you cannot respect a woman who doesn’t respect herself, nor can you trust her to respect you. In addition to that, you decide you won’t be pursuing this young woman or “anyone like that.” Problem is, you’ve based these rather large snap judgments solely on this young woman’s choice of leg- wear at the dining hall. Maybe her shirt rode up, and you simply The right conscience saw her at a bad moment. I myself have suffered from the plague of Rising Shirt Syndrome when bustling about campus. Or maybe she What comes to mind when you hear “HEI”? cern for the common good” and one that did choose to wear a shorter shirt, for whatever reason. Is it really Most of us would either draw a blank or imme- embraces the call to defend human life and dig- that indicative of her level of self-respect? diately think about liberals, radicals, or simply nity, we should be protecting workers and their Finally, and most importantly, you make a huge and irrational orange jumpsuits. This, however, is not a politi- rights. We should be setting the example for jump by connecting this particular woman’s middle-of-the-day out- cal, radical, or anti-Notre Dame matter; it is other universities. In reality, we still have much fit choice to the hook-up culture at Notre Dame. Your closing state- purely a matter of fighting an injustice that has progress to make but also a cause for hope, ment is what really inspired me to write this response: “If you want manifested itself in our University’s endowment hope manifested by our predecessors. to meet a true gentleman that will treat you as an upstanding in a hotel company that stifles and abuses its Button-Up Day, as part of National Week of young lady as opposed to just a successful end to a fun night, act workforce. Action, will be this Friday, April 8; all are like it.” She wasn’t acting like anything, she was just wearing some- When a company is under fire for employing encouraged to stop by Field House Mall thing with which you personally disagreed. By using this sort of lan- business techniques, which cut costs and between 2 and 6 PM to show support or learn guage, you are placing the blame on this young woman, implying increase profits, yet harm human beings, it more. This will be an opportunity to raise that by dressing as such she’s “asking for it,” that is, asking to be becomes an issue of human rights. It is an issue awareness, a celebration of the recent victories, treated disrespectfully by men. While I am hopeful that you do not that anyone with a heart should care about, one and an encouragement for those who aim to actually feel this way, it is this sort of mindset, on any level, that fos- that is not exclusive to any kind of political, achieve the same. The University of Notre ters an unhealthy sexual assault/rape culture that relies heavily on religious, or social affiliation. This February, Dame, not just as a Catholic community, but victim-blaming. after years of student campaigning, Brown also as a humane community must join Brown While current society at large would have us believe a woman’s University President Ruth Simmons announced and UPenn in this fight against human greed appearance is entirely indicative of “what she wants,” a smart indi- that the University would stop investing in HEI and the resulting maltreatment of workers. Our vidual and upstanding Notre Dame gentleman such as yourself hotels. Following close on its heels was the university has the right conscience; it simply must know better. Please, get to know a woman before deciding University of Pennsylvania, which after years of has to act on it. what her intentions for the day, night or her future are. Thank you! students pressuring the university to stop rein- vestment, announced in March that it had no Hien Luu Catherine Scallen plans to make future investments in HEI-spon- freshman senior sored funds. As a Catholic university that seeks Welsh Family Hall off campus to “create a sense of human solidarity and con- Apr. 5 Apr. 5 The Observer Scene page 10 Wednesday, April 6, 2011

By FELICIA CAPONIGRI 1/23 vs. St. John’s Scene Writer Fashion is never fluff. It’s a weapon of communication. An accessory or a complete ensemble can proj- ect strength to your opponent, encouragement to your team and unstoppable confidence to all those TV cameras. If you have any doubt, just tune into a Notre Dame women’s basketball game, and take a look at Muffet McGraw on the sidelines for proof. Like the armor of an Amazonian woman prepared to do battle, Muffet’s outfits fly in the face of expectation and disarm you with their fierceness. While her team may run in sneakers, she’ll remind you of the feminine strength underneath those jer- seys by wearing her killer red stilettos. Think she should fade into the background like her male coun- terparts in a black pantsuit? Not so fast — she’s breaking out a leopard-print skirt. In a traditionally masculine sport, Muffet hasn’t just shown that she and her team can compete with formidable oppo- nents. She’s shown that a killer sense of style isn’t a liability — it’s that necessary extra spice to an intimidating presence. After all, it’s not just important whether you win or lose. It’s how you look play- ing the game that counts.

1/8 vs. UConn uuuuuuuuu

11/3 vs. Michigan Tech

SARAH O’CONNOR/The Observer Muffet spices up an otherwise casual ensemble with patterned hosiery, black knee-high boots and geometric jewelry. Crouching Style, Hidden Dragon never looked so good.

2/1 vs. Syracuse

PAT COVENEY/The Observer Muffett takes us on a trip back to ‘80s power dressing with a navy suit and a magenta blouse. Tying it all together is the scarf. The key to landing that free throw may lie in an

DAN JACOBS/The Observer eye for accessories after all.

Muffet puts an exotic spin on a traditional SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer skirt-and-top ensemble, pairing a leopard skirt with red accessories and shoes and The key to spicing up an all-black ensemble is tex- doesn’t forget to add siren-red nails. Forget ture, and as Muffett shows us, there’s no better way to the Yankees and their striped uniforms — we do that than with a pair of black leather pants. Be can’t keep our eyes off those spots. uuuuuuuuu careful Ref, you don’t want to mess with a woman in leather.

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2/28 vs. DePaul 3/19 vs. Utah

Black and red — they may be the col- ors of the opposing team, but once Muffet’s done with them, they’re one winning outfit. Add the gold earrings, and you’ve got a sparkle you know Utah never had.

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Muffett takes a cue from abstract artists and goes for a statement jacket, but keeps it classic in black and white. By adding her favorite red acces- sories, she shows her fashion isn’t just the cherry on the sundae — it’s the dessert you’ve been waiting for.

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3/21 vs. Temple SARAH O’CONNOR/The Observer

Muffet proves she’s the mistress of the court with this perfectly tailored gray suit and ruffled blouse. Think she’s all about the 3/26 vs. Oklahoma rules? Take a look at her green nails — trends, team spirit, and tailoring all rolled into one.

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3/28 vs. Tennessee

The hammered details of the sil- ver belt pick up on the pattern of Muffet’s skirt, which is in turn brightened by a Kelly green T- shirt and green and blue jewelry. Add a smile to that style and you’ve got a perfect team.

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Muffett shows us how to emphasize the waist with a cinched belt over a leopard blouse and knee-length skirt. A great figure obviously comes with great GRANT TOBIN/The Observer strategy. GRANT TOBIN/The Observer GRANT TOBIN/The Observer

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MLB Tape may not be admissable in Bonds case

lying when he said he that the tape does not exist.” Associated Press received only vitamins from Lead Bonds attorney Allen SAN FRANCISCO — A feder- Anderson before the 2003 Ruby dismissed the recording al judge ruled jurors in the season. as “the miracle tape discov- Barry Bonds trial may not She gave prosecutors until ered by Mr. Hoskins.” hear a freshly rediscovered Wednesday morning to “Hoskins now claims that recording of two key witness- respond in writing before the recording has miracu- es — ridiculed by the defense finalizing her decisions. lously surfaced as the govern- as a “miracle tape” — as Dr. Don Catlin, former head ment prepares to rest its prosecutors rested their case of the UCLA Olympic case” defense lawyers wrote. against the home-run king Analytical Laboratory, was They also said “Hoskins’ con- Tuesday after 2½ weeks and the last prosecution witness, duct in making a secret 25 witnesses. and he testified about Bonds’ recording of a private conver- The defense said it planned 2003 urine test for Major sation was criminal under to call up to six witnesses, League Baseball’s anonymous both California and federal including possibly Bonds him- survey, which was seized by law” and they asserted “if the self, in a presentation that federal agents the following recording is indeed of a lawyers projected will start year. At Catlin’s lab, it tested Hoskins-Ting conversation, it and end Wednesday. If that positive for was made in an attempt to schedule holds up, closing Tetrahydrogestrinone (THG), extort Mr. Bonds after Bonds arguments would take place a designer steroid known as fired Hoskins in the spring of AP Thursday morning and the “The Clear,” and a female 2003.” Former MLB star Barry Bonds arrives at his federal perjury trial case could go to the jury of fertility drug. Three UCLA lab Illston also ruled the at a San Francisco court Tuesday. eight women and four men employees preceded him to defense may not challenge later in the day. the stand. Hoskins’ credibility based on Lawyers said Illston had not Fridays, which were off-days Bonds, Major League Bonds testified to the grand the lack of a recording. told the sides whether the during the first two weeks of Baseball’s season and career jury that Anderson had told Bonds is charged with lying jury would deliberate on the trial. home run him the sub- when he said he never leader, is stances he was received steroids from accused of giving Bonds Anderson, never received four counts of “The tape is highly were flaxseed human growth hormone from making false relevant to [the oil and arthritic Anderson, received only vita- s t a t e m e n t s witness’s] credibility cream. mins from Anderson prior to and one count While Catlin 2003 and allowed himself to of obstruction and therefore to the was testifying, be injected only by doctors. of justice for question whether the prosecutors Ruby said a decision telling a defendant knowingly submitted a whether to have Bonds testify grand jury in motion to allow in the flesh was to be made 2003 that he lied to the grand jury into evidence a Tuesday night. The other pos- didn’t know- about his use of recording of a sible defense witnesses he ingly use per- steroids” 15-minute con- mentioned are former Bonds’ f o r m a n c e - versation in trainer Harvey Shields, e n h a n c i n g 2003 between Bonds’ lawyer Laura Enos, d r u g s . Federal prosecutors Hoskins and Dr. FBI agent Heather Young and Prosecutors Arthur Ting, IRS agent Erwin Rogers. The ended their Bonds’ orthope- defense also may recall presentation dic surgeon. Hoskins to lay the foundation with a 1 hour, 35 minute But Illston quickly rejected to introduce a recording he reading of portions of Bonds’ the request. made of a conversation with grand jury testimony. “It’s barely intelligible,” she Enos. Dressed in a gray suit and said, adding: “Where you striped silver tie, Bonds’ hear the name Barry, it’s not alternately watched for the clear what is said.” She also jurors’ reaction and followed said the material didn’t shed in a three-ring binder as his much light on the Bonds case. testimony was read. One The recording, taken from a juror chewed on a pen and microcassette recorder, con- rested her head on a silver sists mostly of Hoskins, a thermos. friend of Bonds since child- Jurors and Bonds’ mother hood, discussing media laughed when Bonds’ 7½- accounts of the 2003 govern- year-old answer to Assistant ment raid of Bay Area U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Nedrow Laboratory Co-Operative was read back in which the (BALCO), which was the cen- baseball star said: “Yes. You ter of a steroid distribution are confusing. I’m telling ring in which Anderson was a you,” before addressing the participant. Ting responds grand jurors directly and “yeah” about a dozen times. telling them: “Is he confusing When Hoskins tells Ting “the to you guys? I’m glad it’s not only reason narcotics was just me.” there” Ting immediately fin- After the prosecution rest- ishes the sentence with “the ed, Bonds’ lawyers filed four drugs.” motions with the court, the In the version of the tran- most significant of which script created by the govern- asked U.S. District Judge ment, 126 passages over 10 Susan Illston to acquit Bonds pages are marked “(UI)” for now. They also filed motions “Unintelligible.” to strike testimony by four Hoskins testified he spoke players on how they received with Ting about Bonds and drugs from former Bonds’ steroids on approximately 50 trainer, Greg Anderson, testi- occasions, while Ting said mony on the side effects of they had only one general steroids and HGH, and part of discussion of steroids. While the taped conversation the tape was subpoenaed in between former Bonds busi- 2005, Hoskins told federal ness partner Steve Hoskins agent Jeff Novitzky he found and Anderson. it at a storage facility on Illston said she was inclined Sunday afternoon and turned to strike part of the Hoskins- it over to Novitzky at 10 p.m. Anderson conversation that that night. was played for the jury and “The tape is highly relevant testimony from former Bonds’ to Hoskins’ credibility and girlfriend Kimberly Bell about therefore to the question his shrunken testicles, which whether the defendant know- the government says is a side ingly lied to the grand jury effect from steroids use. She about his use of steroids,” also wondered aloud whether prosecutors said in their the government had provided motion. “Admission of the any evidence to back its tape is also necessary to rec- count charging Bonds with tify the jury’s misimpression Wednesday, April 6, 2011 The Observer N SPORTS page 13

PGA TOUR One year later, Woods has yet to break through

new swing and figuring out a way Soroya Bacchus, a Los Angeles Associated Press to make more putts. It’s been his psychiatrist who specializes in AUGUSTA, Ga. — The circus is stock answer since he came out of addiction. “You have somebody largely gone and so, mostly, are seclusion here last year amid a cir- who was a sex addict who is trying the questions about his personal cus that included planes flying to stop that behavior and at the life. Tiger Woods returned to the overhead carrying banners taunt- same time find ways to learn new Masters this week without feeling ing him, tabloids stalking him, and behaviors. How do you focus and the urge to apologize for anything, so many reporters wanting to ask still try to play?” even the poor state of his game. him questions that tickets had to Woods faces the added burden A year ago, the chairman of be issued for his pre-tournament of having to do that while on pub- Augusta National lectured him press conference. lic display, at least for the six hours about his conduct and what it Woods resisted efforts to link his or so a day he is on the golf meant to the game of golf. On personal life with his bad golf, course. Fans have for the most Tuesday, he was welcomed back to deflecting questions with the ease part been respectful, though at the his 17th Masters as a four-time he used to hit his driver. U.S. Open last year one yelled at champion who means so much to Is he in a better place this year? Woods that his private life was the golf. He said he felt “almost ready to public’s business because Woods A lot has changed for Woods in tee it up Thursday.” himself had made it the public’s the year since he emerged from Has he grown personally even business. self-imposed exile following his sex while struggling with family and But while Woods tries to ration- scandal. What hasn’t changed is golf issues? alize things by focusing on his that some of his play has been He barely budged. “As far as swing as the root of all his prob- almost as embarrassing as the being a better person, I try to do lems, there is no doubt his issues revelations about his personal life. that each and every day,” Woods run deep in the game he once The man who once wowed fans said. “That will and always will be dominated. with booming drives and precision the case.” No. 1 in the world for 90 percent irons now struggles to keep up Famously controlling even of his career, he’s now seventh and with his playing partners. The before the scandal, Woods sig- fading fast. The Masters starts player who never used to miss a 6- naled early in his comeback he Thursday and, while he’s still one footer now can only shake his has no intention of answering any- of the betting favorites, those odds head as the putts don’t come near thing that doesn’t have to do with are based on memories from the hole. golf or the state of his game. another time. Woods says it’s nothing more That leaves others to speculate, Fellow competitor Ian Poulter AP than finding his way through a and there’s no lack of theories said Monday he doubted Woods Tiger Woods reacts to a poor shot on the 13th hole during the second new swing change. Others who about what is wrong. Amateur would be able to finish in the top round of the BMW Championship in Lemont, Ill. Sep. 10, 2010. know something about human psychologists debating the issue in five this week, much less win, a failings believe it may go a lot bars might think it’s as simple as a comment that Woods didn’t take Just how much that plays into a for his first major title, and adding deeper than fairways and greens. loss of confidence in his swing or particularly well. wayward drive into the trees or a another green jacket this week “He’s got experience coming the lack of a steady female com- “Well, Poulter is always right, three-putt at a critical moment would not only make a statement back from technical problems, but panion, but the professionals have isn’t he?” Woods said sarcastically. only Woods knows — though most that he’s back but give a badly he doesn’t have experience com- other ideas. Still, players who once used to experts say he is probably in needed boost to one of the greatest ing back from shame,” said “This has nothing to with his fear him now offer him consoling denial about it. But almost every players ever. Sharon Chirban, a Harvard sports swing,” Chirban said. “He’s an words as he finishes off another top player has his own psycholo- The same people who say he psychologist who coaches athletes emotional work in progress and bad round. Fans who once gist at tournaments trying to get has a long recovery ahead also say in her private practice. “Until the the strategies he’s used before are screamed his name and roared at him to clear his mind and concen- not to sell him short. This is Tiger shame is managed, he will never not going to fix his failings now. his shots now offer little but sym- trate on the moment, and for Woods, after all, who for years come back to the level of play he You fix it by continuing to work on pathetic applause. Woods that task is magnified by was probably the most mentally had before.” understanding what led him to the He seems confused. He appears the issues he has faced. focused athlete around. Just what is going on in Woods’ behavior that caused shame and lost. And while there were recent “Will he come back? Probably, private life is mostly a matter of that’s an ongoing process.” “He fell back to earth and not reports — labeled as unfounded but it takes time from this hugely conjecture, though some things Woods spent weeks in a rehab only do the other players see him by those close to Woods — that he traumatic situation,” Steinberg are obviously different since he center in Mississippi following the as human now, but he sees himself had a new girlfriend, having some- said. “My guess is that he is going surprised many by finishing fourth accident that exposed his life of subconsciously as human,” said one new may not be the path to win some more tournaments, at the Masters last year in his first kinky sex with a string of mistress- Gregg Steinberg, a professor of Woods wants to go down right perhaps quite a few more.” tournament since the scandal. He’s es, ostensibly to deal with issues of sports psychology at Austin Peay now. Woods himself said Tuesday he divorced now with two young chil- sex addiction. But experts say State University who has worked “Being a sex addict means you believes he will still win at least dren and is preparing to move into even intensive therapy can’t solve with pro golfers. “Before he almost need to be sober from sex,” five more majors to break the a new mansion — complete with a deep-rooted emotional issues saw himself as superhuman but Bacchus said. “Having a relation- record of 18 held by Jack short game course — near where immediately, and it isn’t known he’s had a lot of emotional distress ship now may not be a good idea.” Nicklaus. The world, Woods insist- his ex-wife recently bought a new whether Woods continues to work in his life that has changed that. In What would be a good idea for ed, has not seen the best of him home herself. with therapists as he continues to a way, he’s suffering from post- Woods is winning again, and the yet. What is going on in his golf work on his game. traumatic stress disorder in the Masters is a tournament he feels Hard to believe, considering how game seems just as murky, though “It’s an underlying psychological way he can’t control his emotions he can win every time he tees it great Woods once was. Then Woods insisted again Tuesday that issue and he’s trying to find ways — and he was a genius in control- up. He blew away the field win- again, it’s hard to figure out what his only problems are refining his to cope with it. It’s hard,” said ling his emotions.” ning here by 12 strokes in 1997 to believe about Woods anymore.

MEN’S BASKETBALL Butler’s future still bright despite championship loss

The Bulldogs’ list of victims over the 2010 championship game was one of the best players in school tion, too, and Stevens will have Associated Press the past two postseasons includes no fluke. history, would be continuing the more size and more depth with 6-7 INDIANAPOLIS — Butler spent a Florida of the Southeastern Along they way, the Bulldogs success. Garrett Butcher and 6-9 Erik whole year plotting its Hollywood Conference, Kansas State of the staved off elimination in the seem- Butler will lose five seniors who Fromm. ending. Big 12, Wisconsin and Michigan ingly impossible situations. took the program to unprecedent- Perhaps the most important The Bulldogs expected to play State of the Big Ten and Syracuse There was Matt Howard’s ed heights by teaching their team- return would be Stevens. He’s led for a national championship. They of Calhoun’s own Big East. buzzer-beater over Old Dominion mates how to win — and represent the Bulldogs to four straight expected to bring home the trophy But for the second straight April, and the wacky finish against the school — The Butler Way. Horizon League regular-season that eluded them last season. And Butler’s players and coaches went Pittsburgh. Shelvin Mack and “They’re just good guys. People titles, four straight tourney appear- they expected to achieve all that home dejected. Howard helped the Bulldogs sur- at Butler really like ‘em, not ances and consecutive title games. despite their midseason stumbles. The Bulldogs’ first loss in two vive Wisconsin’s late scoring flurry, because they’re basketball players, The 34-year-old coach is 11-4 all- Now, after a second straight title months, ending a 14-game win- and freshmen Khyle Marshall and because they’re just good guys,” time in tourney play, and with his game loss, the Bulldogs will have ning streak, puts them on the short Chrishawn Hopkins delivered the said Stevens, the Bulldogs coach. stock rising rapidly, he doesn’t to settle for being the gold stan- list of back-to-back national run- big plays to force overtime against Don’t count out the Bulldogs (28- appear to be in any hurry to leave. dard for the so-called mid-majors. ner-ups. The others: Ohio State the Gators. 10) next year, either. “You hear people say this all the “(Butler coach) Brad (Stevens) with Jerry Lucas in 1961-62, Then came the showdown with If shooting guard Shelvin Mack time, that the grass is greener has done an incredible job,” Houston with Phi Slamma Jamma Virginia Commonwealth and, final- returns, as expected, he and 6- somewhere else,” Stevens said Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun in 1983-84 and Michigan with the ly, the breakdown against UConn. foot-11 Andrew Smith will form a Sunday. “I think we recognize the said after winning his third nation- Fab Five in 1992-93. “It’s really hard to put that into strong foundation on which to grass is very green at Butler. I’ve al title Monday night. “Their kids And while Monday night’s title words right now ‘cause, we want- build. Point guard Ronald Nored, said this many times. We’re compete. They run their offense game will go down as one of the ed a little bit more,” Howard, the who started in 2009 and 2010, will happy.” full speed. They were a magnifi- ugliest in history because of senior, said after Monday’s loss. likely reclaim his starting job. With a deep, experienced core in cent opponent.” Butler’s record-low field goal per- “Maybe at some point I can look Three-point specialist Chase Stigall place, Stevens and a little luck, Eleven other tourney foes over centage (18.8), the team has back and be proud of what this also will be back. who knows, maybe they’ll get the last two seasons know exactly already won over college basket- group has accomplished.” The Bulldogs will likely put another chance to finally deliver what Calhoun means. ball fans by proving their run to The greatest tribute to Howard, Marshall and Hopkins in the rota- that storybook ending. page 14 The Observer N SPORTS Wednesday, April 6, 2011

MLB Tape may not be admissable in Bonds case

lying when he said he that the tape does not exist.” Associated Press received only vitamins from Lead Bonds attorney Allen SAN FRANCISCO — A feder- Anderson before the 2003 Ruby dismissed the recording al judge ruled jurors in the season. as “the miracle tape discov- Barry Bonds trial may not She gave prosecutors until ered by Mr. Hoskins.” hear a freshly rediscovered Wednesday morning to “Hoskins now claims that recording of two key witness- respond in writing before the recording has miracu- es — ridiculed by the defense finalizing her decisions. lously surfaced as the govern- as a “miracle tape” — as Dr. Don Catlin, former head ment prepares to rest its prosecutors rested their case of the UCLA Olympic case” defense lawyers wrote. against the home-run king Analytical Laboratory, was They also said “Hoskins’ con- Tuesday after 2½ weeks and the last prosecution witness, duct in making a secret 25 witnesses. and he testified about Bonds’ recording of a private conver- The defense said it planned 2003 urine test for Major sation was criminal under to call up to six witnesses, League Baseball’s anonymous both California and federal including possibly Bonds him- survey, which was seized by law” and they asserted “if the self, in a presentation that federal agents the following recording is indeed of a lawyers projected will start year. At Catlin’s lab, it tested Hoskins-Ting conversation, it and end Wednesday. If that positive for was made in an attempt to schedule holds up, closing Tetrahydrogestrinone (THG), extort Mr. Bonds after Bonds arguments would take place a designer steroid known as fired Hoskins in the spring of AP Thursday morning and the “The Clear,” and a female 2003.” Former MLB star Barry Bonds arrives at his federal perjury trial case could go to the jury of fertility drug. Three UCLA lab Illston also ruled the at a San Francisco court Tuesday. eight women and four men employees preceded him to defense may not challenge later in the day. the stand. Hoskins’ credibility based on Lawyers said Illston had not Fridays, which were off-days Bonds, Major League Bonds testified to the grand the lack of a recording. told the sides whether the during the first two weeks of Baseball’s season and career jury that Anderson had told Bonds is charged with lying jury would deliberate on the trial. home run him the sub- when he said he never leader, is stances he was received steroids from accused of giving Bonds Anderson, never received four counts of “The tape is highly were flaxseed human growth hormone from making false relevant to [the oil and arthritic Anderson, received only vita- s t a t e m e n t s w itness’s] credibility cream. mins from Anderson prior to and one count While Catlin 2003 and allowed himself to of obstruction and therefore to the was testifying, be injected only by doctors. of justice for question whether the prosecutors Ruby said a decision telling a defendant know ingly submitted a whether to have Bonds testify grand jury in motion to allow in the flesh was to be made 2003 that he lied to the grand jury into evidence a Tuesday night. The other pos- didn’t know- about his use of recording of a sible defense witnesses he ingly use per- steroids” 15-minute con- mentioned are former Bonds’ f o r m a n c e - versation in trainer Harvey Shields, e n h a n c i n g 2003 between Bonds’ lawyer Laura Enos, d r u g s . Federal prosecutors Hoskins and Dr. FBI agent Heather Young and Prosecutors Arthur Ting, IRS agent Erwin Rogers. The ended their Bonds’ orthope- defense also may recall presentation dic surgeon. Hoskins to lay the foundation with a 1 hour, 35 minute But Illston quickly rejected to introduce a recording he reading of portions of Bonds’ the request. made of a conversation with grand jury testimony. “It’s barely intelligible,” she Enos. Dressed in a gray suit and said, adding: “Where you striped silver tie, Bonds’ hear the name Barry, it’s not alternately watched for the clear what is said.” She also jurors’ reaction and followed said the material didn’t shed in a three-ring binder as his much light on the Bonds case. testimony was read. One The recording, taken from a juror chewed on a pen and microcassette recorder, con- rested her head on a silver sists mostly of Hoskins, a thermos. friend of Bonds since child- Jurors and Bonds’ mother hood, discussing media laughed when Bonds’ 7½- accounts of the 2003 govern- year-old answer to Assistant ment raid of Bay Area U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Nedrow Laboratory Co-Operative was read back in which the (BALCO), which was the cen- baseball star said: “Yes. You ter of a steroid distribution are confusing. I’m telling ring in which Anderson was a you,” before addressing the participant. Ting responds grand jurors directly and “yeah” about a dozen times. telling them: “Is he confusing When Hoskins tells Ting “the to you guys? I’m glad it’s not only reason narcotics was just me.” there” Ting immediately fin- After the prosecution rest- ishes the sentence with “the ed, Bonds’ lawyers filed four drugs.” motions with the court, the In the version of the tran- most significant of which script created by the govern- asked U.S. District Judge ment, 126 passages over 10 Susan Illston to acquit Bonds pages are marked “(UI)” for now. They also filed motions “Unintelligible.” to strike testimony by four Hoskins testified he spoke players on how they received with Ting about Bonds and drugs from former Bonds’ steroids on approximately 50 trainer, Greg Anderson, testi- occasions, while Ting said mony on the side effects of they had only one general steroids and HGH, and part of discussion of steroids. While the taped conversation the tape was subpoenaed in between former Bonds busi- 2005, Hoskins told federal ness partner Steve Hoskins agent Jeff Novitzky he found and Anderson. it at a storage facility on Illston said she was inclined Sunday afternoon and turned to strike part of the Hoskins- it over to Novitzky at 10 p.m. Anderson conversation that that night. was played for the jury and “The tape is highly relevant testimony from former Bonds’ to Hoskins’ credibility and girlfriend Kimberly Bell about therefore to the question his shrunken testicles, which whether the defendant know- the government says is a side ingly lied to the grand jury effect from steroids use. She about his use of steroids,” also wondered aloud whether prosecutors said in their the government had provided motion. “Admission of the any evidence to back its tape is also necessary to rec- count charging Bonds with tify the jury’s misimpression Wednesday, April 6, 2011 The Observer N PAID ADVERTISEMENT page 15 page 16 The Observer N SPORTS Wednesday, April 6, 2011

PGA TOUR Mickelson emerges as favorite at Augusta

“I don’t think he’ll finish in the Australian Masters, just 12 days Associated Press top five,” Ian Poulter said. “The before his car crashed into a fire AUGUSTA, Ga. — He is the talk shots he was hitting at Doral, hydrant and his life unraveled. of the Masters, and for good rea- they were very inconsistent. You He really hasn’t been close son. No other player can top his can’t hit shots like that on this except for the Chevron World record at Augusta National over golf course and get away with it. Challenge at the end of last year the last decade, with three green I don’t think you want to rely on when he blew a four-shot lead in jackets, eight finishes in the top your short game that much the final round and lost to five and a signature moment just around this place.” McDowell in the playoff. about every year. Woods hasn’t been chopping it He sounded as confident as That guy used to be Tiger up at Augusta. He also has three ever Tuesday, answering ques- Woods. wins over the last 10 years, and tions about his chances with a Now it’s Phil Mickelson. that doesn’t include his record pursed smile and “Mmm- It goes beyond Mickelson being 12-shot victory as a 21-year-old hmmm.” Asked if fans had seen the defending champion, listed in 1997. He was the runner-up in his best golf, Woods replied, for the first time as the betting consecutive years, and his tie for “No.” favorite from London to Las fourth a year ago was impressive “I believe in myself,” he said. Vegas, and at No. 3 in the world considering it was his first com- “There’s nothing wrong with being the highest-ranked petition in five months following believing in myself. God, I hope American for the first time in his a humiliating sex scandal. you guys feel the same way career. What makes Mickelson stand about yourselves. That’s the Just listen to some of the play- out are the 18 birdies he made whole idea, that you can always ers. on the weekend at the Houston become better.” “It seems that everyone has Open to win by three shots, his As for the Poulter comments? pretty much got Mickelson in the first victory since the Masters “Well, Poulter is always right, green jacket Sunday evening and last year. isn’t he?” Woods said. “My whole there’s not much use in turning “I felt like that golf was in me idea is to try to win the golf tour- up at this point,” U.S. Open this year, but I haven’t been get- nament, and that’s what I’m try- champion Graeme McDowell ting it out,” Mickelson said. “I ing to do. My whole idea is to said with a small measure of sar- haven’t had the same type of prepare. I’ve prepared all year to casm. “He’s a great player mental focus throughout the peak four times a year, and that around Augusta, and if you finish round that I expect. So to be able has not changed.” ahead of him, you’ve got a to have that type of performance There was a real storm that AP decent chance.” heading into here feels very blew through Augusta overnight, Phil Mickelson practices his swing with coach Butch Harmon in PGA champion Martin Kaymer, good. Reminds me a lot of 2006, toppling trees and power lines preperation for the Masters at Augusta National Tuesday. ranked No. 1 in the world, was when I was able to put it togeth- across town. The gates to asked who is the more dominant er the week before and carry the Augusta opened 45 minutes late a final practice round, feeling as the rest of the week. That figures player at the Masters. momentum through.” to give workers a chance to clean though the conditions wouldn’t to make Augusta National even “I think Phil,” he replied. Woods doesn’t have any the course of debris. help him much. He’ll play faster than usual, putting a spe- And here’s what one player momentum. Mickelson worked out on the Wednesday instead. cial premium on putting. That’s had to say about Woods, a four- He now has gone 17 months range with Butch Harmon, then The wind pushed the clouds where Woods has been strug- time Masters champion. since he last won at the headed home to rest. He skipped away, and sunshine is forecast gling most. Wednesday, April 6, 2011 The Observer N SPORTS page 17

SOCCER Schalke stuns defending champion Inter Milan

The result was all the more waved away after he went down Associated Press remarkable given that Schalke in the box, Cesar stopped Jose MILAN — Schalke swept to a was without key players Klaas Jan Manuel Jurado’s effort with his stunning 5-2 victory over defend- Huntelaar, Christoph Metzelder, feet and Samuel Eto’o had a goal ing champion Inter Milan in the Mario Gavranovic and Peer Kluge. chalked off for offside. first leg of their Champions Meanwhile the defensive prob- Inter grabbed its second in the League quarterfinal at San Siro on lems that Inter has displayed since 34th when Wesley Sneijder Tuesday. losing Walter Samuel to injury crossed to the unmarked Dejan Stankovic gave Inter the earlier in the season were eagerly Cambiasso, who headed the ball lead after 29 seconds with an seized upon by Schalke’s attack. across the face of goal for his fel- astonishing volley from around the Inter has now conceded eight low Argentine Milito to volley in halfway line, but Schalke leveled goals in just two games, having from close range. through Joel Matip. Diego Milito lost the city derby 3-0 to Milan at Again Schalke hit back. scored his first Champions League the weekend—when Chivu was Alexander Baumjohann played goal of the season to put Inter also sent off. Edu through on goal, Cesar saved back in front, but Edu scored the “We started well, but then it all his first shot after it was deflected first of his brace to bring Schalke went wrong in the second half,” off Chivu, but the Brazilian level before halftime. Inter captain Javier Zanetti said. reached the rebound first to Inter nearly retook the lead soon “Now we have to think about the scramble the ball into the net from after the break, but two goals in championship and get back our a tight angle. quick succession from Raul energy and get our heads straight. Just before halftime Farfan was Gonzalez and an own goal from We have to go forward with our booked for pulling back Zanetti Andrea Ranocchia put the heads held high because you and the Peruvian is now suspend- German side in total control. never know.” ed for the second leg. “We started off wanting to The game was less than half a “He will be missed that is clear,” attack and while it meant that minute old when Inter took the Rangnick said. “I wasn’t happy Inter was able to create chances, lead with a candidate for the com- with how he played in the first half we were also able to create petition’s goal of the season. tonight, but in the second half he chances ourselves,” Schalke coach Esteban Cambiasso played a was more attacking-minded. We Ralf Rangnick said. “I never ball over the Schalke defense have players who can replace him thought we would concede a goal toward Milito. Manuel Neuer though, as we saw against St. so soon, but I was pleased with the raced out of his area and headed Pauli and again tonight.” way we responded.” the ball clear, but it fell to Inter had two early chances at Inter defender Cristian Chivu Stankovic near the halfway line the start of the second half, with AP was sent off in the 62nd and with and the Serbian showed tremen- Milito shooting wide from Inter forward Diego Milito celebrates his goal in Schalke’s 5-2 upset the home side’s defense stretched dous technique to volley the ball Sneijder’s pass and shortly after win at San Siro Tuesday. to its limit, Edu added his second over the stricken goalkeeper and Neuer acrobatically stopping goal in the 75th minute to give into the net for his second Eto’o’s shot. worse for Inter when Chivu was Edu fired in his second of the night Schalke a big step toward the Champions League goal of the Farfan then set up former Real sent off for a second yellow card. to leave Inter needing four away semifinals. season. Madrid striker Raul to give “I don’t think it was anyone goals and a clean sheet in the sec- “It was a great night for us as Schalke hit straight back though Schalke the lead. The three-time else’s fault,” Leonardo said. “He ond leg to hang onto its trophy. not everyone scores five goals and Raul twice went close with Champions League winner’s touch committed two fouls and deserved “Analyzing this defeat is dif- against the defending champion,” headers. took him clear of Ranocchia to to go. The problem though was he ficult because it started so well Raul said. “After a difficult start The equalizer came in the 17th score his 70th Champions League was frantic and tired. We needed with Stankovic’s goal after only my team showed its superiority. minute when Jefferson Farfan goal of all time. to stay calm and recoup our ener- a few seconds,” Leonardo said. “We wanted to get a good result picked out the unmarked Kyriakos Schalke doubled its lead in the gy.” “Schalke created seven or and this victory helps us get a foot Papadopoulos with a corner. Julio 57th shortly afterwards. Jurado Jurado then came close to mak- eight chances and scored five into the semifinals, but there’s still Cesar made a desperate low block raced down the right and tried to ing it five for his side when his low goals and punished us. At this 90 minutes left and we’ll have to to stop his header but Matip react- pick out Raul with a low cross, but shot rebounded back off the post. crucial moment we are with- play them at the same level. The ed first to sweep home the loose before the Spaniard could strike Farfan also hit the post after out a number of our best play- truth is I’d been here three times ball from close range. Ranocchia slid in and deflected the charging through a demoralized ers and that has led to big before with Madrid and never Both teams continued to press ball past the helpless Cesar. Inter defense and when the ball losses such as this one and the scored a goal, nor won.” and Milito had penalty appeals The night continued to get wasn’t cleared from the rebound one in the derby.”

MLB Red Sox remain distant fifth behind powerhouse Orioles

eighth before Indians closer Chris est to see the Red Sox play since Associated Press Perez made things interesting in 2000. CLEVELAND — Four games the ninth. He gave up a one-out Picked by many to win the AL into the season, the team that was single to Dustin Pedroia and a pennant in 2011 after adding All- supposed to win it all hasn’t won two-out walk to Kevin Youkilis Stars Crawford and Adrian at all. before retiring David Ortiz on a Gonzalez this winter, they were This isn’t what the Red Sox liner to left for his first save. swept in three straight games to expected. Beckett (0-1) couldn’t stop the open the season in Texas, where Josh Tomlin outpitched Boston’s Red Sox from falling to 0-4, their the Rangers clubbed 11 homers Josh Beckett, Cleveland came up worst start since opening 0-6 in and outscored Boston 26-11. with just enough timely hits and 1996. It’s still early, but unless Boston the Indians kept the Red Sox win- Still, the right-hander isn’t pan- gets things turned around soon, it less so far this season with a 3-1 icking. won’t be for very long. A trip to victory Tuesday night over the “There’s too much history Cleveland to face the youthful team many predicted would make here,” he said. “Everyone here Indians figured to help, but so far, it to the World Series this season. knows how to win. We’ll figure it it’s been more of the same. “It’s not a lot of fun,” manager out. We know what we’ve got to With a gametime temperature Terry Francona said. “But I don’t do.” of 42 degrees and dropping and a think anyone is going to feel sorry Orlando Cabrera, Jack stiff wind blowing in off Lake Erie, AP for us. We’ve got to play the game Hannahan and Carlos Santana it felt more like the Browns Red Sox first baseman David Ortiz swings and misses during the right and things will work out.” drove in runs for Cleveland. should be hosting the Patriots. ninth inning of Boston’s 3-1 loss to Cleveland. Tomlin (1-0) allowed one run Indians manager Manny Acta Several of the Red Sox snatched and three hits in seven innings, said before the game that he did- up long parkas and oversized mit- spring training, to stop the skid. Travis Hafner, showing signs of taming a star-studded Boston n’t expect Tomlin, who went 6-4 tens from a large duffel bag to The right-hander was making being able to turn on pitches lineup that has yet to find its in 12 starts after being recalled combat the elements. his first start in Cleveland since again, rocketed a double off the groove. Francona tried juggling from the minors last July, to be “I’m putting one of these in my Game 5 of the 2007 ALCS, when right-field wall with one out and his batting order, moving Carl intimidated by Boston’s loaded locker right now,” Crawford said he saved Boston’s season by hold- scored on Orlando Cabrera’s sin- Crawford into the No. 2 hole, but lineup. Tomlin showed steel before stashing a coat in his lock- ing the Indians to five hits and gle. Beckett walked Austin Kearns it had little impact and Boston’s nerves in handling one of base- er. striking out 11 in eight innings. and struck out Matt LaPorta on a team average dropped to .186. ball’s best 1-through-9 lineups. It may be unseasonably cold The Red Sox rallied from a 3-1 nasty changeup before No. 9 hit- “We need some kind of spark “Josh Tomlin was fantastic,” here, but the temperature back deficit and won the series in ter Hannahan grounded a run- right now,” said Crawford, signed Acta said. “He had their lefties off home is rising. seven, then added a World Series scoring single to center. as a free agent in December. “It’s balance and had full control of his The beloved “Sawx” are strug- crown. Cleveland made it 3-1 in the a little surprising, frustrating. four-pitch repertoire. He deserves gling. The Indians managed just one fifth when Asdrubal Cabrera dou- We’ve got high hopes for this sea- all the credit.” Boston fans were counting on hit off Beckett for three innings bled, moved up on a groundout son.” The crowd of 9,025, many of Beckett, the one-time ace who before getting three and scoring and scored on Carlos Santana’s Tony Sipp worked a perfect them Boston fans, was the small- struggled last season and again in two runs in the fourth. sacrifice fly. page 18 The Observer N SPORTS Wednesday, April 6, 2011

did that, and we were pretty excited,” Boyce said. “It’s Texas good for Rosie because we Winter continued from page 20 know it’s been there for a continued from page 20 while, and she finally let it said. “Day two everyone came come through.” innings, notching six strike- out and it was our kind of Boyce said that Saint Mary’s outs and allowing only three weather and we had to show team cohesion was the biggest hits. them how we performed in factor in the Belles’ first place The Irish had 10 total hits our weather.” finish. to the Badgers’ three. The Earlier this season, Boyce “I don’t think it was more Badgers also committed set a school record for a sin- of a physical thing [as much three errors. gle round when she shot a 66 as] it was that everyone was “Hitting is definitely our at the George Fox Invitational. playing as a team. It’s some- strong point,” said Winter. Boyce struggled on the first thing I haven’t seen in a long “We took advantage of the day, but improved her score time,” Boyce said. “It wasn’t Badgers’ errors by taking Tuesday to keep the Belles in about individuals’ perform- extra bases.” the tournament, finishing with ances — it was about individ- Though they put on a a 169 (94-75). Although the uals’ performances helping strong showing against team captain did not play her the team win the whole thing. Wisconsin, the Irish know best, her teammates lifted the That will help us win it all at they need to keep their focus team up. Matuszak and the end.” against more difficult O’Connor tied for the individ- The Belles return to action upcoming opponents. ual lead in the tournament. Thursday, Apr. 14, when they “We always still need to “Natalie played consistently. travel to Marshall, Mich., to improve,” said Clay. “We still I know that the second day compete in the MIAA NCAA can get better at the things she was really focused and qualifier. we do well and we are really wanted to put a lower number striving to do that.” on the board so we could Contact Megan Golden at The Irish are in action next come away with the win. She [email protected] at home Thursday in a dou- ble header against Butler. They will play again this weekend at Syracuse for a own squad. three-game conference Slania “We have to pitch this series. game really well because TOM LA/The Observer continued from page 20 they are going to,” Aoki Contact Katie Heit at Irish senior infielder Heather Johnson prepares to swing in Notre said. “This is a matchup of [email protected] Dame’s 9-0 victory over Providence Sunday. Adam Norton and freshman two relatively matching right-hander Dan Slania] teams. Our strength is pitch- caught some bad luck,” Aoki ing, so is theirs, where our said. “I don’t think they weakness thus far has been OCCER struggled, it was just more our hitting. They are the S of Pittsburgh finding the same way.” holes in our defense that The Broncos offense is came back to get us.” led by their cleanup hitter, The Irish seem to have a junior third baseman Ryan Real Madrid defeats Tottenham preference for close games, McMillin who is batting as two runs or fewer have .299 with two home runs, decided their last 10. This 16 RBI and six stolen said Mourinho, who an uphill task after that, an Associated Press could be good news for a bases. But pitching is remained on good course to impossible task.” struggling Western Michigan where the Broncos thrive, MADRID — Emmanuel becoming the first coach to Madrid kept up the pres- squad, currently on a four- as each starter has an Adebayor headed a goal in win the European Cup with sure while Tottenham looked game slide. Since sweeping earned run average below each half as Real Madrid three different clubs. to strike on the break. Rafael Akron in the final weekend three. hammered 10-man Ronaldo, Di Maria and Van der Vaart — playing of March, the Broncos (13- The Irish will face off Tottenham 4-0 in the first leg Marcelo were rushed back against his former team for 15) have only scored four against Western Michigan of their Champions League from injury to start for the first time — missed a runs in their four losses tonight at Frank Eck quarterfinal on Tuesday. Madrid, which showed enor- chance from inside the area despite quality starts from Stadium at 5:35 p.m. Adebayor beat Jermaine mous verve as it played in in the 28th minute before their pitching staff — some- Jenas to the ball after just the last eight for the first Bale surged past Ramos to thing that lures Aoki to Contact Andrew Gastelum at four minutes at the Santiago time in seven years. reach a long ball, but his shot draw comparisons to his [email protected] Bernabeu Stadium to guide a “Independent of playing past Iker Casillas sliced into header past goalkeeper against 10, the team played the side netting. Heurelho Gomes and through well,” Ronaldo said. “The Pepe took out Bale in the the legs of Luka Modric on first half was tough for us but chase for a pass in the 36th the line. in the second we improved a minute for a yellow card that Tottenham was left with 10 lot.” will see the Portugal defend- men from the 15th minute William Gallas passed a fit- er miss the return leg. when Peter Crouch earned a ness test to anchor Madrid had four other play- second booking for a rash Tottenham’s back line with ers within a booking of being tackle. Gareth Bale starting on the sanctioned but Mourinho said Adebayor added Madrid’s left flank after recovering that UEFA’s decision to sus- second by guiding Marcelo’s from a hamstring injury. pend him earlier this season cross home in the 57th Aaron Lennon was named in kept him from ordering those minute before late goals from the starting 11, but players to pick up bookings Angel Di Maria and Cristiano Tottenham manager Harry so they could be clean for the Ronaldo ensured a comfort- Redknapp said he felt unwell semfinals. able advantage ahead of next after warmup and was “I’m the only coach in the week’s return leg at White replaced just before kickoff world who has been sanc- Hart Lane. by Jenas. The speedy tioned for doing this,” “When I play against Spurs England winger’s absence Mourinho said. “For that rea- I always have a chance to was noted as Spurs’ attack son, we didn’t do it.” score,” said Adebayor, a for- disappeared behind Madrid’s Van der Vaart was replaced mer Arsenal striker who is on second half barrage. by striker Jermain Defoe but loan from Manchester City “To get to halftime like we Spurs never came close to and who has scored 10 goals did, I thought we could hang scoring after the restart as in as many games against in there and would have a Madrid controlled and Tottenham. chance. But then our legs ran patiently tried to pick Spurs “We just wanted to show out a bit,” Redknapp said. apart with Adebayor dou- that what happened Saturday Tottenham’s first matchup bling the advantage when left was an accident,” he added, against Madrid for 26 years alone inside the box. referring to Madrid’s 1-0 loss started poorly as the north Di Maria’s individual effort to Sporting Gijon — its first London club watched made it 3-0 in the 72nd as home defeat of the season Ronaldo pepper its goal in the Argentina forward moved and coach Jose Mourinho’s the early stages before Di clear from Benoit Assou- first loss on home soil in nine Maria’s close shot was Ekotto before unleashing a years. deflected for the corner from curling shot from outside the While Madrid responded which Adebayor scored the area beyond Gomes into the firmly on Tuesday, Mourinho opening goal. top corner. felt “sympathy” for Crouch was booked twice Late substitute Kaka, Tottenham after it had to for a pair of reckless tackles returning from injury to play battle back with a disadvan- deep inside Madrid’s half — for the first time since Feb. tage. the England striker scything 26, also made his mark as “I have experience of play- into Sergio Ramos in the the Brazil playmaker spotted ing with 10 men in the eighth minute before later Ronaldo at the far side with a Champions League and how taking out Marcelo. cross in the 82nd that the difficult it is. You have to “He shouldn’t take that Portugal international SARAH O’CONNOR/The Observer defend. And when you’re los- chance that he might get a volleyed low past Gomes Senior right fielder Herman Petzold runs to second base in Notre ing already and you have to red card, so I was disappoint- inside the near post for his Dame’s 3-2 win over Western Michigan Mar. 29. attack it’s an impossible job,” ed,” Redknapp said. “It was fifth of the competition. Wednesday, April 6, 2011 The Observer N TODAY page 19

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BASEBALL SMC GOLF Offense or bust Belles win Irish hoping to jump- Southwest start offense against visiting Broncos invitational

By ANDREW GASTELUM By MEGAN GOLDEN Sports Writer Sports Writer

Exactly halfway through In the face of adverse weath- the season, the Irish should er conditions, the Belles used be able to pinpoint which consistency and teamwork to games they could have won secure a first place finish in the — and they would be able to Southwestern Invitational with if it weren’t for their main a score of 650. Junior Natalie culprit, inconsistency. Matuszak and senior Rosie Hitting has been the main O’Connor tied for medalist in contributor to Notre Dame’s the tournament as they both (11-14-1) struggles — the shot 161 for the two days. squad boasts only two hitters Heading into the match, the with batting averages above Belles knew that they would .300. Although the Irish bats need strong performances to are improving, hitting still compete against a talented remains their focus as the field. team has only scored more “They said we had to produce than five runs on three occa- something really good to win, sions this season. and everyone came in with low But in a three-game series numbers,” senior Mary Kate in Pittsburgh this past week- Boyce said. “We were pretty end, the Irish bats came excited to do that against a alive, averaging five runs per tough field.” game. The offensive improve- The Belles were in first place ment was highlighted by an SARAH O’CONNOR/The Observer after day one, despite the 8-6 comeback victory Sunday, Notre Dame sophomore catcher Joe Hudson watches his flyball in the Irish’s 3-2 win over windy weather in Georgetown, avoiding a sweep against the Central Michigan on Mar. 29. Texas. When the wind subsided Panthers (15-10). on day two of the tournament, Trailing 6-2 in the seventh “Some of the things that Meanwhile, Irish starting rally off of Notre Dame’s Saint Mary’s capitalized on the inning, the Irish posted a six- had been missing finally pitching has developed into a young relieving corps, nei- favorable conditions. run outburst led by a three- came through,” Aoki said. major strength for the team, ther pitcher earned a deci- “Monday there was a lot of run home run from freshman “Throughout the course of led by seniors Brian Dupra sion. wind. Basically it was survival, first baseman Trey Mancini. the weekend at critical junc- (2-2) and Cole Johnson (2-4). “It was a bit of a mixed bag like my coach [Mark Hamilton] After finally seeing the timely tures, the quality of our at- The duo gave up only two this weekend because [Dupra said. Even the teams from hitting he has desired from bats was much better and runs this weekend in 13 and Johnson] pitched so well Texas were saying how windy it his team, Irish coach Mik carried a greater sense of innings of combined work. while [sophomore reliever was. I struggled a lot,” Boyce Aoki hopes it will catalyze a urgency that we had been However, due to a lack of timely midseason run. searching for this year.” offense and a late-inning see SLANIA/page 18 see TEXAS/page 18

SMC TENNIS ND SOFTBALL Saint Mary’s to face Irish rout Wisconsin at home conference foe Olivet By KATIE HEIT Sports Writer

By MATTHEW UNGER Meanwhile, the Belles’ The Irish dominated Sports Writer number one singles player, Wisconsin Tuesday with a 9-1 senior Jillian Hurley, victori- rout, improving their record ous in six of her last seven to 22-7. The Belles will look to matches, will face the “Wisconsin (17-14) wasn’t extend their winning streak Comets’ Caitlin LaValley, who one of the toughest competi- to three games against MIAA holds an 8-4 record. tors we’ve faced,” senior conference foe Olivet College In doubles play, Saint catcher Alexia Clay said, “but at the Saint Mary’s tennis Mary’s vastly improved this they came out fighting and courts at 4 p.m. Wednesday. weekend, going a perfect 6-0 did small things well, like Saint Mary’s (7-5, 1-1) is in matches. base running which kept us coming off a dominating “We played very well [in on our toes.” weekend sweep of Trine doubles] and are starting to Going into the game the College and North Central put some things together,” Irish were eager to keep their College, winning by margins Campbell said. “However, we winning streak alive. of 9-0 and 8-1 respectively. still want to be much better “Coming off a few great Meanwhile, Olivet (8-4, 1-2) against some of the stronger team wins, we just wanted to ended its five match winning foes in our conference.” keep the momentum going,” TOM LA/The Observer streak in a 5-4 loss to Adrian Campbell was especially said junior outfielder Alexa Junior infielder Dani Miller prepares to field a ball in the College Sunday. impressed with the doubles Maldonado, “We came out Irish’s 9-0 rout of Providence April 3. For the singles’ competi- tandem of freshman Mary hitting the ball hard and tion, the Belles’ number two Catherine Faller and were able to produce runs.” the momentum going again,” ior infielder Katie Fleury and player, senior Jessica Kosinski, who went a com- The game started off with a said freshman pitcher Laura sophomore catcher Amy Kosinski, will face the bined 16-1 in sets in their few slow innings, with Winter. Buntin, which made the score Comets’ number two, Giana two weekend victories. Wisconsin scoring first. The Irish stepped it up in 6-1 at the end of the fifth. Guerra, who holds an 8-2 Following the Olivet match, Senior infielder Heather the top of the fifth. An infield Clay hit a sacrifice fly in the record in singles play. the Belles will leave for three Johnson hit in the first Irish error by the Badgers allowed sixth to bring the score to 7- “[Guerra] is very tricky to road matches in four days run in the third inning, an unearned run to score for 1, which was followed by the play against,” Saint Mary’s starting Friday. adding to her 12-game hitting Notre Dame. Soon after, jun- final two runs of the game. coach Dale Campbell said. streak. ior infielder Dani Miller hit a Winter pitched the first five “She hits a lot of spin and is Contact Matthew Unger at “Our hitting definitely put three-run homer, followed by a fighter.” [email protected] us back in the game and got consecutive triples from sen- see WINTER/page 18 Wednesday, April 6, 2011 The Observer u IRISH INSIDER page 3 Unsung players develop into vital contributors

ing to her guidance on the “I thought she was effective By MEAGHAN VESELIK court, McGraw and the nation around the basket,” McGraw Sports Writer were granted front row seats to said of Peters’ night. “Overall, I the Skylar Diggins Skills Show thought kind of a nice momen- INDIANAPOLIS — Texas A&M by the end. tum builder for her going into had two players leading their “She really stepped up her next year.” team in the national champi- game, I thought, in the NCAA Peters entered the season onship game. The Irish had tournament, particularly as the never having had a chance to five. games went on,” McGraw said. fully show what she was capa- Five supreme leaders who “I think she came into this sea- ble of, but she certainly did in fought their hearts out for an son as somebody that people 2010-2011, earning herself a entire season to get to the final were aware of. And I think she spot on the All-Big East First game, and lose. Five leaders really gave herself a big shot of Team, the Big East Defensive who fought the odds and tried credibility coming into next Player of the year award and to give Irish coach Muffet year as one of the top players in All-America finalist honors. McGraw another national title. the Big East and one of the top If anyone knows where Five leaders who gave it all they players in the country.” Peters’ drive came from, it’s had, but it wasn’t enough. Five Diggins’ leadership shows in Novosel, Peters’ partner in leaders whose numbers don’t her stats, with 28 points in the growing into essential Irish show how many pieces their Final Four win over Connecticut players this season. Both went hearts broke into. and 23 in the national champi- from overlooked names on the McGraw said it all in a few onship and in the accolades roster to essential cogs in the simple words as her players she’s earned over the season: machine that started every wiped at red eyes next to her being named to the Naismith game. during the postgame press con- list, as the MVP of Notre Dame’s Novosel scored in double fig- ference: “What an incredible regional competition and to the ures a team-high 33 times this season.” All-American team. But stats year, including 14 points in the No one expected the young and awards aren’t everything. title game and a game-high 27 Notre Dame team to ever make Rather than showing on the points against Gonzaga Dec. 29. it past the Big East tournament, court, Diggins’ most leader-like “Dev and I worked so hard and not even far in that, either. moment may have been at the over the summer, and it showed Some thought sophomore guard end of the game when she in the fall,” Novosel said. “My Skylar Diggins was a player to walked off the floor at the success this year came from watch, but she was still learn- buzzer to be with her team- just being aggressive. When ing to lead a rebuilding squad. mates. coach told me, you know, they Lost were junior guard “After the buzzer went off, can’t contain you, they can’t Natalie Novosel and senior for- they’re celebrating and things contain you, I just need you to ward Devereaux Peters, who like that,” Diggins said. “I just take it to the basket. That was never had a chance to prove wanted to get off for my team my success this year, just creat- themselves, just like Diggins and get ready to talk to every- ing that. “ hadn’t had a chance to grow body and finish it out with the Although the loss hurts right into the leader she would later huddle.” now and there are a number of become. In the fall, McGraw McGraw saw Diggins’ game in broken Irish hearts, Novosel herself never imagined making a more positive light. said the loss will only be a moti- the trip to Indianapolis in April “Just a fabulous end to her vating factor for next year. — that is, until her team came season,” McGraw said. “I think “In a way it does, I think it back from a season-ending loss she really, really figured out hurts more right now. I think to Oklahoma driven to succeed. how she could score and how it’s going to be in the back of “You lose that last game, and she could lead us.” our minds throughout the you just get motivated to come Peters was another Irish entire summer, all preseason, back and work a little bit hard- leader McGraw never was able and it’s going to be a motivating er and make sure it doesn’t to see come into fruition in pre- factor because we were this happen again,” McGraw said. vious seasons after suffering close to that goal and we fell Most motivated of all was multiple knee injuries. McGraw short,” she said. “When it Diggins, the impressive guard certainly could never have pre- comes down to it, it’s all about who was left alone to lead this dicted that Peters would come using this as motivation and point this year. Although she out of Tuesday’s title game as progression.” DAN JACOBS/The Observer struggled to gain control at Notre Dame’s stats star with Irish senior forward Becca Bruszewski high-fives a teammate before times in the beginning and another double-double: 21 Contact Meaghan Veselik at Notre Dame faced Texas A&M in the national title game Tuesday. adjust to her teammates look- points and 11 rebounds. [email protected]

NOTES McGraw reaches third Final Four

By CHRIS MASOUD was great.” nament. The Aggies became the Sports Writer first team since Baylor in 2005 to Peters shoots lights-out win the national championship in Capping her first full season in its first Final Four appearance. INDIANAPOLIS — The 2011 an Irish uniform, senior forward The Aggies’ 33 wins is the highest season marked the third time Devereaux Peters finished the mark in program history. Irish coach Muffet McGraw has game with an 80 percent field “Aggies all over the nation – I coached a Notre Dame team to goal percentage (8-10). The mark got letters from Afghanistan, Iraq the Final Four. Only seven coach- is the third-best field goal per- — just telling me how people es have made more appearances centage in a national title game were getting up at four o’clock in in the national semifinals. With and is tied for sixth-best in a the morning watching,” Blair the exception of senior forward Final Four game. said. “We got soldiers fighting in Becca Bruszewski, Notre Dame McGraw said Peters’ effort on a lot of different places right now returns all of its starters next sea- the national stage should serve as — they are fighting for us to be son in the campaign for a fourth a springboard heading into next able to play this little game of appearance. season, her final year of eligibili- basketball … But women’s bas- “We’ve got a young team, so ty. ketball needed this game perhaps we’ve got a lot of people with a “She really settled into her more than Texas A&M or Notre lot of experience coming back,” game, did a nice job on the Dame needed it.” Mcgraw said. “Becca is a leader boards,” McGraw said. “I thought for us. We’re going to miss her — she was effective around the bas- Blair’s breakthrough the intangible part of her game.” ket. She scored well. She Tuesday’s win moved Blair to a rebounded well. She defended 13-5 all-time record in the NCAA Home cooking pretty well. Overall, I thought [the tournament, but the victory Notre Dame is just the third performance was] kind of a nice marked his first national champi- school in NCAA history to play the momentum builder for her going onship as a head coach. Blair championship game in its home into next year.” served as an assistant coach on state. Stanford defeated Western national champion Louisiana Kentucky 78-62 in 1992, and USC First time’s the charm Tech in 1982, the year of the first defeated Tennessee 72-61 in their Earning its first national title in NCAA Women’s Division I home state of California. program history in its first Basketball Championships. “Thank you to Indianapolis for appearance in the Final Four, giving us a show,” Aggies coach Texas A&M became the seventh Contact Chris Masoud at Gary Blair said. “The hospitality No. 2-seed to win the NCAA tour- [email protected] BRANDON KEELEAN | The Observer page 4 The Observer N IRISH INSIDER Wednesday, April 6, 2011

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