/ ^ V THE bserver OThe Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Marys OLUME 39 : ISSUE 1 SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2004 NDSMCOBSERVER.COM Class size ND, SMC freshmen flood campuses decreases to begin fall football practice, By MEGHAN MARTIN Gritzman moved into his dorm News Writer room Wednesday, just days before his fellow classmates at SMC A small gold helmet sits are scheduled to arrive. And U-HAUL perched atop a shelf in Tim despite the jersey waiting for Gritzman’s dorm room, both a him in the locker room, By KELLY MEEHAN remnant from childhood and Gritzman is eager to experi­ News Writer a symbol of the future. ence orientation weekend “I’ve had this thing since I with the rest of the freshman At a time when Notre was five,” said the Stanford class. Dame is struggling to find Hall freshman as he picked up “I’ve talked to my roommate room for all of its admits, the replica of the helmet he about three times, but I’m its sister school is facing the will wear as a tight end for looking forward to meeting opposite problem — an the Irish this year. him,” Gritzman said. “The JOANNA PAXTON /The Observer enrollment drop of 12.7 Although he arrived on Keough Frosh-0 staff help freshman Rob Lindley of Thibodaux, La., percent. campus nearly two weeks ago see MOVE-IN/page 13 and his parents move in to the dorm Thursday. The Saint Mary’s class of 2008 is down 51 students from the previous year. But according to Mary Pat O lym pics Nolan, admissions director, Saint Mary’s is not alone in Crowding its decreasing numbers. “Many of the schools that our applicants apply to squeezes were also having challeng­ ing years and there was a considerable amount of freshmen movement among wait­ lists,” Nolan said. “Choosing a state university, whether By AMANDA MICHAELS regional or flagship, seems Associate News Editor to have become an accept­ able option for students Almost 70 freshmen had wanting to stay closer to a dubious welcome this home or for students want­ week, as they found them­ ing to find a lower cost edu­ selves cramming their car­ cational option,” many of loads into spaces smaller whom would have selected than the average shoebox- Saint Mary’s in the past. size room. Nolan said Saint Mary’s Due to rising numbers of does not usually compete both seniors staying on for students with other campus and accepted small private colleges or female freshman, most women’s colleges. Nation­ women’s dorms faced an ally only two percent of stu­ overcrowding crisis this dents consider attending a year. women’s college. Subsequently, the Office The Admissions office will of Residence Life was not know the exact cause of AP forced to convert every the decrease until it has Notre Dame freshman Mariel Zagunis waves the American flag after winning the gold medal available study lounge into in the women’s individual sabre competition held Tuesday in Athens, Greece. Zagunis is the an inhabitable space, and first American to win a medal in fencing since 1984, and the first to win gold since 1904. see SMC/page 13 For more on Zagunis, SEE SPORTS, page 36. see HOUSING/page 9 Students impact business New Domers bring

By TERESA FRALISH more than just stats Associate News Editor

As if the van-fuls of stere­ os, clothes, hangers and Notre Dame Class of 2008 ■ Average Freshman ranked televisions arriving on in the top 5.5% of high campus this weekend 1,991 incoming freshmen school graduating class weren’t enough, Notre ■ Ethnic minorities - 22% Dame and Saint Mary’s stu­ ■ Mean SAT Score - 1367 dents also flock to area * Mean ACT Score - 32 * Children of alumni - 22% stores to pick up other last- ______MIKE HARKINS/Observer Graphic minute college essentials. “We gear up for this like for admissions, said. “The we gear up for Christmas,” By CLAIRE HEININGER mark of the school is what said Bob Tharp, assistant News Editor they’ve done when they manager at the Grape Road leave.” Meijer store. And the mark of an incom­ This weekend, about Notre Dame’s 1,991 incom­ ing class, he continued, lies 10,000 students descend on ing freshmen may boast the not in the test scores and the the Notre Dame campus as most staggering academic scores of extracurriculars stu­ well as several thousand statistics of any class in its dents bring to campus, but in more at Saint Mary’s, history, but the University how well this brew of poten­ Bethel College and Indiana isn’t boasting — yet. tial and experience will fit University-South Bend. “If you brag too much about into what Saracino likes to Naturally, the economic the class, it’s like a hospital JOANNA PAXTON/The Observer call “the story of Notre impact on the local busi- bragging about the health of Shoppers fill carts and checkout lanes with last-minute dorm the patients coming in,” Dan see BUSINESS/page 9 supplies at the Mishawaka Super Target on Thursday. Saracino, assistant provost see FRESHMEN/page 9 page 2 The Observer ♦ PAGE 2 Saturday, August 21, 2004

I nside C o lum n Question of the Day: W h a t a d v ic e d o yo u h a v e f o r in c o m in g f r e s h m e n ? Too fast This weekend you and the rest of the smartest class ever at Notre Dame — at least until the class of 2009 arrives — leave a world of comfort you’ve known for 18 years. Waiting with open arms is a new home inside Henry Scott Arthur Lam Patti Phan Adam Record Greg Durm Barbara Greves the proverbial bub­ ble where you’ll Senior Sophom ore Senior Sophom ore Senior North Dining spend the next four Sorin Fisher Farley Fisher Zahm Hall employee years. And that’s the problem — four “Enjoy your "Enjoy the “Don’t spend “Meet as many “Hang out at “Just be years. time here, it w eather as too much time people as Zahm a lot. ” patient. Let It seems like an goes by really much as stu dyin g you can. ’’ people help you eternity as you ser­ quickly. ” possible." because it’s not if you are enade dorms, meet M att Lozar people who only worth it. ” nervous on want to know your your first day. ” name, hometown Editor in Chief and dorm and play games that seem like you’re back in summer camp. It seems like a welcome change after rientation c tivities those crowded high school highways, fill­ O A ing out a myriad of scholarship and col­ lege applications and praying one of those envelopes in the mail is thick and not thin. It seems like a world of freedom with no parental supervision, the availability of “libations” for 21-year olds and a speedy Internet connection that allows you to procrastinate by amassing a mas­ sive mp3 collection, playing addicting mindless games and endlessly checking your buddies’ away messages. But one day you’ll wake up a senior like me and realize those four precious years are down to a lonely one. That might look like a big jump — and you probably think I’m crazy for men­ tioning graduation before you’ve taken a class here — but it happens faster than freshman engineers can switch to the business school (as I can attest). Okay, it might not happen that quickly. A lot goes on during those three years. There is experiencing that first football season, attending your first SYR (where finding a date is more about Screwing Your Roommate) and braving the first round of lake-effect snow. You fear telling your parents about changing your major (don't worry Mom and Dad, more than half of us change it at least once), whine about parietals and can’t stand your roommate. You complain about the lack of gender relations and realize there isn’t a whole lot to do in South Bend — on or off campus. As all that and countless other things Notre Dame Orientation Events transpire, and you get trapped in a fast- SATURDAY. AUGUST 21 paced, jam-packed daily routine, some­ thing horrible happens. OFFICIAL ORIENTATION You forget what Notre Dame’s all Joyce Center Saint Mary's Orientation Events about. PARENT ORIENTATION At the conclusion of not only a week­ SATURDAY. AUGUST 21 end, but also a summer where everyone Joyce Center is giving a piece of advice to make col­ 8:00 P.M. MEETINGS WITH RECTORS 12:00 P.M. - PICNIC lege those so-called “best four years of AND HALL STAFF library Green your life, ” here’s mine — take a step AO Residence HoWs 2:30 P.M. - OPEN HOUSE back every once in awhile. Take in the SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 Noble Family Dining Hall moment and appreciate what’s happen­ ing. 4:30 P.M. - ORIENTATION MASS 10:00 A.M. - EUCHARISTIC LITURGY Whether it’s being thrown into the air Angela Athletic Facility by your friends for push-ups at football Joyce Center games, staying up until 4 a.m. for no 11:30A.M.-BOXLUNCH SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 apparent reason or making a fool of Joyce Center yourself at Bookstore Basketball, the 12:00 P.M. - “THE SPIRIT OF NOTRE DAME 10:45 A.M. - FAREWELL BRUNCH world’s largest outdoor 5-on-5 tourna­ ment. Joyce Center Whether it’s singing in a choir, going to Mass at the Basilica or doing some sort of service. Whether it’s cheering your friend at Bengal Bouts (a student boxing tourna­ TODAY TONIGHT SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY ment that raises money for the Bangladesh missions), playing an inter­ hall sport or starting the weekend on Thursday night. Whether it’s reflecting at the Grotto, a jogging around the lakes or walking up God Quad as the sun shines down on the Dome and goose bumps line your arms. # # < Always remember — this is a special o place. o HIGH HIGH HIGH 74 HIGH 80 HIGH 79 HIGH 81 Just don’t start realizing that before it’s too late. LOW 52 LOW 52 LOW 53 LOW 60 LOW 62 LOW 64 The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer Atlanta 82 / 69 Boston 82 / 64 Chicago 73 / 52 Denver 78 / 54 Houston 91 / 73 Los Angeles 78 / 60 Minneapolis 74 / 58 Contact Matt Lozar [email protected] . New York 82 / 67 Philadelphia 84 / 66 Phoenix 1 0 1 /7 8 Seattle 73 / 61 St. Louis 77 / 53 Tampa 88 / 74 Washington 85 / 67 Saturday, August 21, 2004 The Observer ♦ N E W S page 3 ND freshmen focus on election Assigned reading explores

sparked debate on the reli­ “We’re not planting ques­ By AMANADA MICHAELS gious and political conflicts tions this year, but we cer­ Associate News Editor between the United States tainly don’t want silence,” and the Middle East; now she said. “But given the In keeping with the elec­ “The Vanishing Voter” is amount of chatter on the tion buzz charging the intended to bring the focus Web site, I don’t foresee that nation, the second annual to the role of citizenship in happening.” First Year Academic democracy and the state of The convocation is also Convocation, “Election 2004: voter participation in the being held earlier in the A country. semester than Watershed?,” “Last year, last year’s, so asks fresh­ the Middle “The election seems to the subject men to exam­ E ast w as be such an active topic m atter will be ine the certainly in fresher in the tre n d s of everyone’s this year nationally, students’ voter apathy m ind, and and especially among minds, said in T hom as everything Kolman. young people." Patterson’s we did was More class book “The good b a c k ­ time will also Vanishing Patterson ground for Eileen Kolman be devoted to Voter.” the things dean of First Year of Studies working with Along with “The Vanishing h a p p e n i n g the book and Voter,” the University today,” said topic, specifi­ Committee for the First Year Eileen cally in First of Studies selected an inter­ Kolman, dean of the First Year Composition courses, view with Robert Putnam Year of Studies. “This fall, and attending at the convo­ regarding the theories in his the November elections will cation will most likely be an book, “Bowling Alone: be a top concern, and we assignment for those cours­ America’s Declining Social hope to be part of the buzz es. “Voting Irish” T-shirts JOANNA PAXTON/The Observer Capital,” to prepare students on campus over them.” will also be distributed to International students take a break from orientation after for the mandatory convoca­ Rather than the original encourage attendance. listening to talks about campus security and culture shock. tion on Sept. 2. three-panel discussion that Kolman said she hopes the Due to concerns voiced by received some criticism for changes in format and sub­ current sophomores, this its length, this year’s event ject matter will draw more workload is a decrease from will center on an interview students to the convocation. Notre Dame targets last year’s, when students with Patterson by Matthew “The election seems to be were asked to read four arti­ Storin, Associate Vice such an active topic this year cles and three Web sites in President for News and nationally, and especially international students addition to the “Heart of Information and a past edi­ among young people, and Islam,” which is approxi­ tor of the Boston Globe. the literature seems to indi­ mately 300 pages. There will be an extended cate that there is probably University credits financial aid The idea of the program is question and answer session going to be more voter par­ , to allow students to explore after the interview, and ticipation than in 2000,” she a pertinent topic through a Kolman said that she is said. “This is a topic that recruiting efforts with increased set of readings culminating encouraging the 400 stu­ everyone is getting involved in a discussion of the issue, dents who have been posting in, and that affects every­ and was deemed a success on the convocation’s online one.” enrollment over the past five years after its inaugural trial. discussion board to come At last year’s convocation, with strong inquiries for Contact Amanda Michaels at dents have shown consistent “The Heart of Islam” Patterson. [email protected] By TERESA FRALISH academic improvement. Associate News Editor At most universities, inter­ national students must find As freshm en from all 50 their own funding. But in fall states pack up their boxes 2002, Notre Dame first began and make the trip to South offering financial aid to inter­ Bend this weekend, they are national applicants in hopes joined by a similar group of that it could draw more stu­ freshmen following much the dents from developing coun­ same routine. But in addition tries to the University. The Sports Information Office to leaving behind friends and Specifically, the University family, these freshm en will targeted Latin American change countries and cul­ countries because of their tures as well. socioeconomic standing and is looking for student assistants There are 76 international predominantly Catholic cul­ students, who compose 3.6 ture. percent of this year’s fresh­ “Roughly half of the finan­ for the 2003-04 school year. men class. cial assistance goes to that As part of its area,” Saracino goal to create a said. more culturally “We’re doing Though proud Any students interested in be­ diverse student extensive travel of the strides body, the internationally. ’’ made toward University has increased inter­ placed special national enroll­ coming active in Irish athletics emphasis on Dan Saracino ment, Saracino recruiting and director of said limits for accepting high­ undergraduate financial aid and er numbers of adm issions competing pres­ should come to an informa­ international sures on avail­ students. able University “We're doing extensive money would likely keep the travel internationally. We’ve international student percent­ tional meeting on Monday, raised the awareness of age at around 4 percent. Notre Dame,” said Dan “We could be at 6 [or] 7 Saracino, director of under­ percent for international stu­ Aug. 23, at 8:00 p.m. in the graduate admissions. dents if we had enough finan­ While the percentage of cial aid. You can’t issue a visa these students in freshmen to an international student classes has doubled overall unless they have enough Sports Information Office, since 2000, it has hovered resources,” Saracino said. around 4 percent for the past Instead, he said the three years. Ultimately, the University hopes it can moti­ University hopes to see that vate international alumni to (Joyce Center second floor in­ number rise to 5 percent. contribute resources for These increases come as a incoming freshmen — and result of financial aid for provide new generations of international students and students with the same Notre side Gate 2) or call Bernie at intensive recruiting efforts in Dame experience they once Europe, Asia and Latin had. America Saracino said. And 1-7516 for more information. following the trend of their Contact Teresa Fralish at American peers, these stu­ [email protected] The Observer ♦ N F VC^S Saturday, August 21, 2004 Transfers find housing at SMC ND welcomes students despite crowding

peers and the University, the women will By ANGELA SAOUD have plenty of opportunities to get comfort­ Saint Mary’s Editor able thanks to the orientation program designed by the Admissions Office. As if transferring to Notre Dame w asn’t Transfer orientation co-commissioner complicated enough, it just got a little Kevin Keller is helping to acclimate students stranger for 17 women, who found off-cam­ to Notre Dame through a variety of activi­ pus housing not at Turtle Creek or College ties. But the weekend dubbed “An Irish Park, but at Saint Mary’s. Beginning” will not be the end of the road Though many of the 124 transfer students for the students and the counselors who were able to secure on-campus housing, the greeted them. crunch forced some to seek lodging else­ "This year, we’re starting a big brothers where. To help alleviate the situation, rooms [and] big sisters program where any trans­ in Regina North Hall were offered as an fer student who wants to buddy up with an alternative. orientation counselor can,” "All the transfer students, Keller said. “Often times, most of them being juniors, “It’s not something I transfer students don’t get to will be living on the fifth would anticipate live on campus and that can floor of Regina North leave them alienated from the together,” Michelle Russell, becoming a regular experiences here. This pro­ director of Residence Life occurrence. This has gram will hopefully help them at Saint Mary’s said. “There happened very recently, get them involved and keep will only be Notre Dame and we are still them connected with campus students on this floor.” so they can go to an SYR or Students won’t get the working on some of the an o th er cam pus activity if chance to get too comfort­ details. ” they want.” able, however, because the Although his job is to help situation is only temporary. make the students’ transition As space becomes available Michelle Russell to Notre Dame as smooth as at Notre Dame, they will be Regina hall director possible, for Keller, it is some­ Above, Notre Dame transfer able to move to their own thing bigger that brings him Connie Slobach moves into campus. satisfaction. Russell said she does not believe students “I was in their shoes once before, and I Regina Hall. A t right, Todd living at one school while attending another want to be able to provide them with the Torres gives transfer will become a trend between the campuses. help that I wish I’d had,” he said. “These “We had an opportunity to help out a diffi­ students are in a special category all their students a tour of campus. cult situation for Notre Dame students for a own, and being able to help them transition ♦ semester, and we did,” Russell said. “It is from their old school to ours and show them not something I would anticipate becoming a the true Notre Dame experience is a rare PHOTOS BY regular occurrence. This has happened very opportunity.” CLAIRE KELLEY & recently, and we are still working on some of CHUY BENITEZ the details.” Contact Angela Saoud at Despite the physical separation from their [email protected] 2004 NOTRE DAME SOCCER IRISH vs. NORTHWESTERN MONDAY, AUGUST 23 7:00 PM ALUMNI FIELD

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Frustrating football season prompts fan outcry. O f four players accused of rape, Elam convicted of sexual battery. The Year 2003 ♦ nally delayed until after a conclusion complexes are included in the stu­ By CLAIRE HEININGER was reached in the other three trials dent affairs section of the plan — News Editor — will not include jail time, but will which also explores experimental require two years of probation and options such as coeducational hous­ 200 hours of community service, as ing and senior apartments or suites Football frustration m andated by St. Joseph County — “Fulfilling the Promise” reflects a Talk about a sophomore slump. Superior Judge Roland Chamblee in broader focus than previous con­ In his second season as Irish head October. struction-based strategic plans. This coach, Tyrone Willingham followed a Special prosecutor Maureen Devlin time, the University also hopes to surprising 10-3 campaign and Gator dropped pending lawsuits against expand student organizations and Bowl appearance in 2002-03 with a Crawford and Smith after another improve health services to elevate disappointing 5-7 record last fall, as a jury acquitted Dykes of rape, conspir­ the overall on-campus experience. trio of embarrassing losses to acy to commit rape and sexual bat­ The Board of Trustees officially Michigan, USC and Florida State tery on September 15. approved the plan at its spring meet­ sealed the team’s fate. That trial sparked celebration on ing. Despite battling the toughest sched­ the part of Dykes’ family, but signifi­ ule in the country — Notre Dame cant backlash from the victim’s par­ ND administrator chosen as next opponents finished with an 86-43 ents, who remained in the courtroom SMC President record — and juggling a quarterback to argue angrily with jurors and After a nine-month search follow­ controversy that shaped up between media members. More than six ing the retirement of Saint Mary’s junior Carlyle Holiday and freshman months later, on April 1, the alleged President Marilou Eldred, the Brady Quinn, the Irish players and victim and her parents filed a civil College’s Board of Trustees found its coaching staff received scarce off­ lawsuit against both the players and next leader across the street. season breathing room from frustrat­ the University, seeking from the four Notre Dame vice president and ed fans. players an unspecified amount of associate provost Carol Mooney was In February, more than 400 alumni damages for her physical pain, post- officially selected as the 11th presi­ signed a letter to the Board of traumatic stress and medical bills, dent of the College on Dec. 26, after a Trustees blaming the University’s pri­ and claiming the University had a Saint Mary’s search committee orities for the football program’s sus­ legal duty to protect her. Filed in St. worked in tandem with executive tained woes. Principal letter author Joseph County Superior Court with­ search firm Korn/Ferry International Tim Kelley attributed Notre Dame’s out a lawyer and under the names to invite four candidates to campus decade-long disappearance from the “Jane Doe and Mr. and Mrs. Doe" on in November. During their visits, national championship hunt to prob­ court documents, the suit is still Mooney and the other candidates — lems in the structure of the athletic pending. Gail Baker, vice president of public department, particularly the influ­ relations at the University of Florida; ence athletic director Kevin White Ten-Year plan Josefina Baltodano, executive vice has over football coaching hires. Praising Notre Dame’s strong president for strategic planning at The criticism turned uglier in late financial base, exceptional faculty Alliant International University; and March and early April, when 1956 and significant potential for growth, Susan Keys, an administrator at Heisman Trophy winner Paul the University’s ten-year strategic Johns Hopkins University — met with Hornung’s racially charged com­ plan was released last fall with a title faculty, staff and students to solicit ments about the University’s strict that reflected its pledge to move con­ feedback for the committee. admissions requirements fueled a fidently into the future. Mooney, a 1972 graduate of Saint national debate about standards, “Notre Dame 2010: Fulfilling the Mary’s, received high praise from stereotypes and the impact of acade­ Promise” emphasizes academic administrators at Notre Dame when mics on recruiting top players. development through the reaffirma­ they learned of her departure after Through a year of disappointment tion of outstanding undergraduate seven years in the provost’s office. and finger-pointing, Willingham, teaching, as well as a renewed com­ She will take office June 1. White and associate athletic director mitment to graduate education and John Heisler have tried to keep the research. Increasing the balance Juniper Road focus on improving on the field, and between the University’s undergrad­ When Notre Dame unveiled its students have tried to be patient uate colleges and enriching and plans to close Juniper Road in while the team continues to adjust to expanding the quality of academic January, the proposal was met with the pro-style offense — but a perfor­ programming are identified as key applause from the University commu­ mance outstanding enough to silence goals for the next decade — as is ele­ nity but resistance and skepticism the critics remains to be seen. vating at least 25 percent of doctoral from many South Bend residents. But programs to the national top quar- through a series of town meetings Sexual assault trials end In one tile. designed to hear and incorporate the conviction However, the plan reaches beyond residents’ opinions, Notre Dame More than a year and a half after a the academic sphere, encouraging expressed the importance of commu­ female Notre Dame student accused Notre Dame to apply Catholic values nity input as it finalized the plan — then-football players Lorenzo to its policies and to embrace its closing Juniper in a move toward a Crawford, Donald Dykes, Abram identity as the premier center of safer pedestrian campus. Elam and Justin Smith of sexual Catholic intellectual life. Significant Equally important in the proposal assault in March 2002, only Elam attention is also devoted to integrat­ was maintaining a relatively small was convicted on criminal charges. ing academics into student residen­ campus size, as the University could A jury found Elam guilty of sexual tial life, including plans for a resi­ construct new buildings, such as two battery, a class D felony, but acquit­ dence hall environment that encour­ new residence halls, in the space the EDISON ROAD ted him of conspiracy to commit rape ages students to discuss moral and street occupies instead of being m * and criminal deviate conduct on ethical issues. forced to expand its boundaries. August 30. Elam’s sentence — origi­ Though four new residence hall The proposal would redirect

September 1 September 15 January 16 February 27 Abram Elam is convicted of Donald Dykes is acquitted of October 29 Notre Dame unveils its proposal The U.S. Conference of Catholic sexual battery and acquitted rape, conspiracy to commit The late Joan Kroc leaves to close Juniper Road. Bishops discloses two reports of conspiracy to commit rape rape and sexual battery. detailing nearly 11,000 child sexual and criminal deviate conduct. $50 million to the Kroc institute for peace studies. abuse allegations made against priests since 1950. Bishop D'arcy of the Ft. Wayne-South Bend diocese is complimented for his cooperation throughout the scandal.

September 13 March 17 The Notre Dame football team December 26 A Notre Dame senior falls from a loses to Michigan 38-0 — the October Carol Mooney is named the 11th second floor balcony at College Park, team's worst loss in 38 years. "Notre Dame 2010: Fulfilling the Promise," president of Saint Mary's College. prompting police to make six arrests. the University's new 10-year strategic plan is presented to the Board of Trustees. Saturday, August 21, 2004 The Observer ♦ THE YEAR IN REVIEW page 7

New 10-year plan released. Saint Mary's elects new president. Malloy steps down as Notre Dame president. in Review ♦2004 Juniper’s traffic — which typically of dissent toward a University stance in Monk to move on, Jenkins elected includes 8,100 vehicles a day — to a recent memory. successor new four-lane road that would run On March 18, approximately 1,700 When Father Theodore Hesburgh between Edison and Douglas Roads blaze orange T-shirts with the message decided his term as University near Ivy Road. University Architect “Gay? Fine by Me” were distributed to President was nearing its close, the Doug Marsh explained further details, students and scattered faculty mem­ search for his replacement unfolded including modifications to Edison and bers. Not only did the shirts represent before a public audience. Input came Douglas Roads in April. full support and acceptance of homo­ from administrators, faculty and even a The St. Joseph County Council heard sexual members of the campus com­ student committee as the Board of a presentation from Notre Dame on munity, the show of solidarity also Trustees narrowed the field to five can­ May 11 and could vote to finalize the aimed to point out the discrepancy didates before its much-anticipated plan as early as their June 8 meeting. between the students’ opinions and the decision in November 1986. Even And unlike previous discussions about administration’s policies. before he was officially named closing Juniper, the University intends Two policies in particular were ques­ Hesburgh's successor, Malloy was to finance all improvements. tioned — the University’s March 4 already in the public eye — having refusal to recognize the proposed been announced as the next president Student Govt, restructuring gay/straight alliance United in Diversity in a controversial Chicago Tribune arti­ The work of the student union this and its sustained rejection of sexual cle twelve days earlier. year was primarily occupied with its orientation as a category in its official But when Malloy made his own own restructuring. non-discrimination clause. choice to step down — announcing at In recent years, student govern­ Though neither policy was changed the board’s April 30 meeting his intent ment’s performance had suffered due as a result of the students’ efforts — to retire in July 2005 after he serves to poor communication and an ineffi­ which also included inviting Boston his 18th year as president — the cient organizational structure. During College’s director of Gay, Lesbian, change seemed to come out of student body president Pat Hallahan’s Bisexual and Transgender Issues to nowhere. While Malloy informed the report to the Board of Trustees in speak on campus and holding a second Board in October 2003 that he wanted October, several board members asked day to wear the shirts on April 21 — to step down after his current term and that student leaders eliminate ineffi­ their initiative created a University- said in an April 23 Observer article ciencies in the student union before wide dialogue about homosexuality, that he was not seeking to stay on, the bringing significant requests to the Catholicism and Notre Dame’s role to search process stayed behind closed trustees. mediate between them. doors. A committee met in January, In proposals that began to emerge February, March and April, Board early in the first semester, student Taco Bell Chairman Patrick McCartan confirmed, leaders agreed to rework the two Alleged discrimination against and chose Father John Jenkins from major bodies of the student union, pol­ homosexuals was not the only among several candidates. icy and programming. Executive University stance that sparked pas­ The 50-year old Jenkins, a current Cabinet became the Council of sionate student opposition in 2004. vice president and associate provost Representatives, reflecting its composi­ The athletic department’s contract and former religious superior of priests tion of the top members of all student with local Taco Bell restaurants also and brothers at Notre Dame, will have government bodies. Over the course of came under fire, albeit from far fewer 14 months to absorb Malloy’s experi­ the spring semester, the council public demonstrators. ence as he prepares to become the worked to produce a completely over­ Members of the Progressive Student University’s 17th president. hauled student body constitution that Alliance began to publicize their dis­ details the responsibilities of those like of the $50,000 sponsorship agree­ Executive VP saga resolved bodies. ment during the National Student The year-long vacancy in the position The result was a constitution, Week of Action in early April, deliver­ of executive vice president was finally approved March 31, that provides for ing letters to University President resolved April 30 when the Board of more representation of the student Father Edward Malloy’s office. Trustees elected John Affleck-Graves, body, as well as improved communica­ Demanding that the administration whose appointment was immediate. tion across student government. issue a statement against renewing The hole in the University’s third- The Campus Programming Council the contract because of alleged unfair highest leadership slot had existed will now function with representatives wages and labor standards held by the since Father Timothy Scully resigned from each residence hall to avoid corporation’s tomato providers, the in May 2003. Scully, whose resignation scheduling conflicts, a problem often letters promised that students would preempted a scheduled Board report experienced by its Student Union continue to fast until Notre Dame clearing him of wrongdoing dating Board predecessor. spoke publicly. back to a confrontation with a WNDU Student leaders also cut thousands of After approximately 30 students reporter and cameraman in January of dollars in spending from the policy approached Malloy’s office in person that year, remained a political science side, aiming to create a leaner student April 14, Vice President and General professor but left his duties to Malloy. union that can more effectively com­ Counsel Carol Kaesebier — who had In a decision delayed to coincide with municate students’ concerns to the been in contact with both the PSA and the appointment of Jenkins — who, fol­ University’s administrators and Taco Bell’s parent company, Yum! lowing the traditionally close ties trustees. Brands Inc., since the fall — placed between president and executive vice several follow-up calls to Taco Bell. president, offered his formal and infor­ Gay? Fine By Me. When the University did not receive mal endorsement for Affleck-Graves — Despite Notre Dame students’ reputa­ specific and timely answers, Notre the 53-year old South Africa native tion for apathy, another reputation — Dame issued a public statement April became the first layman in University that they live on the most homophobic 27 that postponed renewing the con­ history to hold the position. campus in the United States, according tract and expanding it to $75,000 by to The Princeton Review — proved next fall until Taco Bell delivers a sat­ Contact Claire Heininger at alarming enough for the largest show isfactory response. [email protected]

wttv * m j m »»■ April 30 March 31 l u r S ? April 21 The Board of Trustees elects John Affleck- New student Students and faculty Graves to assume the post of executive vice union constitution T A C O again don their president after a year-long vacancy in the approved. BELL "Gay? Fine by Me." April 27 position. April 14 T-shirts. The University announces Members of the Progressive Student in a public statement that March 18 Alliance approach the Office of the negotiations have been "Gay? Fine by Me." activities President asking the University not postponed with Taco Bell. held on campus. to renew its contract with Taco Bell.

March 20 April 16 April 30 The one-year anniversary of the The Library Irish Pub is Father Edward Malloy announces that he Iraq War elicits mixed sentiments. raided. Twenty-one underage April 23 will step down as the President of the April 1 patrons are cited. Notre Dame Security/Police University. Father John Jenkins is chosen by Paul 1 lornung apologizes for his eliminates security monitors in the Board of Trustees to succeed Malloy on racially controversial March 31st female dorms after the current July 1, 2005. comments about admissions academic year. requirements for football players.

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percent increase over the previous class but still Freshmen nowhere near the continued from page 1 University’s target. “If we want to claim we’re Dame.” educating the leaders of “If we effectively tell the tomorrow, or the Catholic story of a faith-filled com­ leaders of tomorrow, it’s not munity, bright students who accurate with a 21, 22 per­ love community service, who cent minority [population],” have a certain spirit about Saracino said, dismissing them, then the right stu­ the excuses that minority dents will hear the story and students aren’t interested in want to be part of it,” he Notre Dame because it lacks said, highlighting the 92 an urban setting, or because percent of of its reputa­ incoming fresh­ tion as “a men who par­ white school ticipated in “If you brag too with a black high school much about the football community team.” service — and class, it’s like a “One of my more impor­ hospital bragging goals is to tantly, the more about the health of blast those than 80 percent stereotypes,” who plan to the patients he said. continue volun­ coming in. ” “Why don’t CLAIRE KELLV/The O b s e rv e r teering at Notre you let the Housing restrictions have forced this McGlinn Hall study lounge to change into a freshman Dame. black s tu ­ The room crunch has hit women’s dorms the hardest, where most lounges have been converted. “Too often, Dan Saracino dents make when people director of admissions th a t deci­ talk about a sion?” determine whether they could for a single. class, they just While Sara­ Housing be converted, or if there was Shoup said freshmen are look at test scores, and it cino identified another of space for another set of furni­ more likely to end up in really is a great disservice the University’s goals as continued from page 1 ture. increased occupancy rooms, to students because they’re moving “further and further “We wanted it to be a situa­ though without their hall staff so much more,” Saracino away from having a photo­ raise many double occupancy tion where we could easily informing them of their situa­ said. graph” that represents the rooms to triples. convert the room back, so you tion, they won’t know the dif­ Not that the class of 2008 typical Notre Dame student, “We’ve had this problem in have to make minimal ference. doesn’t have plenty of num­ a composite picture of the the past, and it’s about the changes while making it a liv­ Response from the rectors bers to brag about. class of 2008 does emerge: same this year for the men, able space,” Shoup said. “It have been mixed, said Shoup, The average freshman ♦ Eighty-two percent of but it’s more pronounced in was generally pretty easy, with some expressing signifi­ enters the University this enrolled freshmen are the women’s dorms this year,” because you add an extra set cant concerns about stretch­ year having ranked in the Catholic. director of the Office of of furniture, and put a little ing space to the limit, and top 5.5 percent of his or her ♦ Twenty-two percent are Residence Life and Housing bit of work into the built-in others accepting the fact high school class, and with a children of alumni. Jeff Shoup said. “The men still carrels.” there is no other feasible mean SAT score of 1367 and ♦ Seventy-five percent par­ have a few lounges available, Walsh and Breen-Phillips option. ACT score of 32 in tow. ticipated in varsity athletics. but for the women, we’ve had were the only two women’s “I’m not any more con­ Seventy-three percent of the ♦ Twenty-three percent are to use study lounges we’ve halls to escape the crunch, cerned than I was last year class also earned Advanced children of educators. never used before for new explained Shoup, but only when my study lounges were Placement credit. ♦ Thirty-five percent ranked student housing, and had to because the size and configu­ converted, but we’ll deal with Amid such impressive sta­ in the top five in their class. bump many rooms to an occu­ ration of the rooms made the it,” Welsh Family rector tistics, however, is one num­ ♦ Fifty-two percent partici­ pancy level that they haven’t changes impossible. C andace Carson said. “You ber that Notre Dame does pated in the performing been at for a few years.” The former study lounges know what they say, the more not find as satisfying. Only arts. Because room sizes vary are, on average, smaller than the merrier.” 22 percent of the class of markedly from hall to hall, normal rooms and lack sinks, 2008 comes from an ethnic Contact Claire Heininger at ResLife had to go through so many were set aside for Contact Amanda Michaels at minority background, a one cheining@nd. edu each lounge individually to upperclassmen who floated amichael@i edu

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ouflage and night vision. By JEN ROWLING “When the freshmen first News Writer got here, they were shy, [but] as the week went by they From waking up at dawn for opened up," said Army Second intense training to bonding Lieutenant Mike Bielecki. over pizza parties in the “They do have trouble getting evening, fresh m an ROTC up early — it is a big change cadets collaborated on cam­ from high school sleeping in.” pus for the first time this Commander Mike Zenk of week. the Air Force division said Comprised of students from incoming freshmen are Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s, required to take a standard­ Holy Cross, Indiana ized test similar to the SAT. University-South Bend, Bethel This assessment includes College and Valparaiso, the evaluation on pilot and navi­ three ROTC divisions — Air gation skills. Force, Army and Navy — “They seem like a good facilitated individual orienta­ motivated group of students, I tion week schedules. have seen progress in just a ■ Thirteen Notre Dame and few days,” Zenk said regard­ Saint Mary’s students com­ ing the incoming Air Force pose this year’s freshmen class which includes approxi­ Army ROTC class. While their mately 30 students from SMC orientation began with the and ND. issuance of cadet uniforms, a Cadets appeared anxious Freshmen ROTC pizza party and a game of and excited about their new football, the excitement was positions in ROTC. cadets test their new soon replaced with physical “I want to become an officer, training at 5:30 a.m. the next I will probably end up making skills during morning. Endurance activi­ a career out of it,” said Lance ties, including rock climbing Lovejoy of the Army division. training week. and rope climbing across St. “I am having a blast,” said Mary’s Lake, challenged the Hayden Fiscal of the Army ♦ young cadets. A Humvee mili­ division. “The army will teach tary vehicle equipped with a me important leadership and PHOTOS missile launcher, machine gun discipline skills assisting me and grenade launcher was in w hatever I decide to do COURTESY OF also on display for the incom­ with my life.” ing class. Throughout the ARMY ROTC week, freshmen learned important skills with gas Contact Jen Rowling at masks, hand grenades, cam­ jrowling@nd. edu. edu STUDENT COMPUTING SERVICES EVENTS SCHEDULE AUGUST 2004

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Saint Mary's Class of 2008 Move-In " 351 incoming freshmen ■ Average GPA: 3.38-3,9 continued from page 1 » Average SAT Verbal: 530-610 * 21% are children of alumni » Average SAT Math: 510-630 » 75%come from the midwest only freshmen I have interacted with so far are the ones who * Average ACT: 22-27 « 34states and countries are represented have moved in recently that I’ve seen walking around the ______MIKE HARKINS/Obsetver Graphic dorm. It will be nice when everyone gets here.” musicians, student leader and percent of the class of 2008 Breen-Phillips freshman community volunteers,” are children of alumnae. Adrianna Stasiuk, a volleyball SMC Nolan said. Although 75 percent of player from Park Ridge, 111., continued from page 1 The middle 50 percent SAT Saint Mary’s students come agreed. range for the class of 2008 from the Midwest, the incom­ “Now that people are starting analyzed the data from the was 530 to 610 on verbal and ing freshman class will repre­ to arrive, it’s getting more and College Board Admitted 510 to 630 on math, and a sent 34 states and two foreign more exciting,” she said. Student Questionnaire, which middle 50 percent score of 22 countries — Afghanistan and Stasiuk, who has been on will help the College learn to 27 on the ACT. Bulgaria. campus since Aug. 9 for volley­ more about perspective stu­ The middle 50 percent had “The Saint Mary’s commu­ ball practice, said a certain dents’ choices. a final grade point average of nity looks forward to the con­ amount of trepidation goes But despite weaker num­ 3.38 to 3.9, with ranking in tributions that the class of hand-in-hand with anticipation bers, the class of 2008 is aca­ the top 21 percent of their 2008 will make at the College for newly arrived freshmen. demically strong. classes. and in the world far beyond “Being away from home for “Our new students bring Seven women were valedic­ our campus,” said Nolan. the first time is always intimi­ diverse interests, skills and torians of their high school dating,” she said. talents. These women are graduating class and three Contact Kelly Meehan at As of Thursday, Notre Dame’s CLAIRE KELLY/the Observer artists, athletes, scholars, were salutatorians. About 21 kmeehaO 1 @saintmarys.edu Office of Undergraduate A Keough Frosh-0 staffer Admissions expected 1,991 helps unload Thursday. freshmen to arrive on campus for the 2004-05 academic year. While the majority of incoming pus, incoming freshmen will C lass of 2 0 0 8 students hail from the continue to run the gamut of Midwestern United States, 89 emotions from excitement to will converge under the Dome apprehension this weekend in NOTRE DAME from locales abroad. variations of the same scene over and over again. Students One such student, Gritzman’s Stanford hallmate Hudson Across U.S. 31 at Saint Mary’s by region Sullivan, arrived on campus College, the feeling among Wednesday after a seven-hour freshm en is very much the drive from Toronto. same. N o rth east 431 “I’m a bit nervous,” he said, “The best thing is watching echoing the sentiments of many them walk up to the dorm,” of his freshman colleagues. “I said Holy Cross Hall resident g S o u th e ast 228 was so excited, but we were in assistant Jill Vlasek, who spent most of Thursday morning | Southwest 166 the car on our way here, and all these questions come up ... behind the welcome table O utside th e U.S. 89 and then when I saw the room, inside the dorm ’s foyer. “You can see everything on their Students I thought, ‘This is so small’ — it’s smaller than my room at face. You can see all that by gender home!” they’re going through.” Outside the U.S From 8 a.m. to around 5 p.m. M ale Sullivan, an avid hockey play­ 4.5% er, already has plans to join his Thursday, Saint Mary’s fresh­ dorm’s interhall hockey team. A men were greeted by orange- sports fan, it was the school clad welcome staff members pride he observed in the Notre waving and blowing bubbles at SAINT MARY’S Dame student body during his the College’s stone-walled main two campus visits that sold him entrance. They entered their Students new homes for the first time, by region on the university. “Everything was so intense meeting hall staff, roommates down here. Everyone gets and the people with whom they M idw est involved,” he said, remember­ will share their lives for the S o u th e ast ing scenes of students across next nine months. campus attired from head to “I’m really excited, because toe in Irish gear. my roommate is phenomenal,” S outhw est “It was that atmosphere that said Holy Cross Hall resident Rachael Schermitzler, a fresh­ N o rth east was really attractive to me,” Sullivan said. “I knew those man from Buffalo Grove, 111. Outside the U.S. were the kinds of people that I “Both of us have clicked at once.” Outside the U.S wanted to be around for the next four years.” The first in her family to less than 1 % In dorm rooms across cam- attend Saint M ary’s, MIKE HARKINS/Observer Graphic Schermitzler said she is enthu­ siastic about beginning her year at the College. “My roommate is a legacy... SAVINGS UP TO I’m new and she’s old here, and that’s a great combination,” she said. i# 50% McCandless Hall roommates Elizabeth Johnson and Anita Moo, both the first in their fam­ d F REG. PRICES ilies to attend Saint M ary’s, were equally enthusiastic about their decision to join the College’s 351-strong class of 2008. Douglas Road east to Grape, turn right (south) “When I checked it out, it was onto Grape Road, 1 /2 mHe on left at stoplight, just so pretty,” Johnson, a turn right for the best deals on carpet prospective nursing student from Fort Wayne, Ind., said. 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The Observer is a member o f the Associated Press. A ll reproduction rights are Notre Dame. Dame was the place for me. sessions, I will never have to say goodbye Then came eight weeks of me trying to Eight more weeks later, with my first to the life-changing — mine and theirs — define me. semester as a college student behind me, effects of those eight weeks. Eight Fridays after the first one in I returned home once again. August I found myself sitting at my own This time things were just a little differ­ T oday ’s S taff Meghanne Downes is a senior political kitchen table during fall break eagerly ent. science and peace studies double major News Sports relaying stories about college life to my Much to my disappointment, I discov­ with a journalism minor. An only child parents. ered that the dog — a rather large and hailing from Chicago, she never had a Amanda Michaels Heather Van It was then that I saw the look in my unruly German Shepherd named Bailey cookie until the first week offreshman Angela Saoud Hoegarden father’s eyes — a sentiment that could — had essentially replaced me in the year. Thanks to the endless encourage­ Teresa Fralish Justin Schuver not be detected through an e-mail or Downes household. My mom goes shop­ ment and persistance of her roommates, Viewpoint Pat Leonard phone call. ping for her and buys her toys. My dad she continues to discover other foods Maureen Reynolds Dan Tapetillo I knew that my college experience (who learned early on that I was not the such as tacos, cucumbers, Thai food, would be bittersweet for my parents — most coordinated person in the world) peanut butter and jelly and most recent­ Sarah Vabulas Ann Loughery they would be happy to see me experi­ taught her to play catch with a basket­ ly, the pita. Contact Meghanne Downes Graphics Scene encing new things, but they would be sad ball. And both of my parents decided that at mdownesl @nd.edu. Mike Harkins Maria Smith to see me leave and know that I was hav­ my room should now be hers. The views expressed in this column are Illustrator ing these experiences without them there But there was a much more important those of the author and not necessarily Katie Knorr to guide me. discovery that I came face to face with those ofThe Observer. T TThe O bserver

page 16 V» iew ^ ® po in- ® - t ^ ® Saturday, August 21, 2004 Campus leaders welcome Class of 2008

Welcome to Notre Dame. You will find that we have a beautiful campus and a On behalf of the faculty and staff at Saint Mary’s College, I extend a warm welcome talented faculty. If you take advantage of the many opportunities that we have to the class of 2008 as well as to our transfer students. As a graduate of Saint Mary’s here, I am confident that you will grow in every way as a thoughtful and reflec­ and now its 11th president, I care deeply about this special place and about you, our tive person preparing to make your way in the world. We are very proud of our students. By choosing Saint Mary’s you are following in the footsteps of generations of residence tradition on campus and the many activities avail­ remarkable women before you, and like them, your distinct talents able for you to use your God given talents in leadership and will leave your mark on the College. service. At Saint Mary ’s College we will challenge you. We will help you It is my hope that during your time with us you will make learn the extent of your capabilities and to use them well. I urge you some of the best friends of your life. We welcome students to stretch and to take advantage of the many opportunities open to from every State in the Union and from a wide array of for­ you here. With a 160 year old tradition of educating women to eign countries and cultures. We are enriched by the different make a difference in the world, we provide an excellent education experiences and perspectives that you bring to our common in the context of developing the whole person. life. As a Catholic College, we cherish intellectual pursuits because 1 will have the privilege of teaching some of you in my sem­ they enrich our understanding of God and God’s creation, which inar class. Others I will come to know through my residing Malloy in turn helps us build and sustain more just and equitable com­ Mooney in Sorin Hall. I hope to have a chance to interact with all of munities. We hope that one result of your Saint Mary’s education you in some way or another during your time at Notre Dame. is that you develop a sense of obligation to the common good and Once again welcome to Notre Dame! I trust that this will be a great year for that your life and work will reflect that understanding. all of us. All best wishes as you make this important transition and may God As you and I begin our time here together, I welcome you to Saint Mary’s and the bless our life together. greater educational community to which we belong. I hope your time here will be rich with possibilities. Father Edward A. Malloy Carol Ann Mooney President President University of Notre Dame Saint Mary’s College August 20, 2004 August 20, 2004

I would like to extend to you a warm welcome on behalf of all Welcome to Saint Mary’s College! We are all so pleased that you of us who work in the Division of Student Affairs the Offices of made the choice to attend Saint Mary’s and know that you will Alcohol and Drug Education, Campus Ministry, the Career indeed find your home away from home with us. You are begin­ Center, Counseling Center, Health Services, International ning a journey that will last far longer than four years. This Student Services and Activities, Multicultural Student next step in your intellectual growth and personal develop­ Programs and Services, the Office of Residence Life and ment will provide the foundation for you as you establish Housing, Security, Student Activities, and the staffs of learning habits that will last a lifetime. your residence halls. Although we provide a variety You will be challenged to be a woman of distinction. of services, we share a common desire to do every­ That distinction will have a different meaning for thing we can to help facilitate your intellectual, each of you. You will find your leadership skills spiritual and personal growth. sharpened every day through your interaction with We extend a special welcome to our new stu­ faculty, staff, administrators and your student dents first-year students, transfer students and peers. You will explore new academic subjects new graduate and professional students. We that will open doors to worlds you never consid­ welcome back the sophomores, juniors and sen­ ered. iors, as well as the returning graduate and pro­ As a Catholic college we honor and respect the fessional students. As a community, we draw journey each of us makes as we find God’s grace our strength from the unique and diverse gifts in our lives. We will support you as you explore offered by each of you. We hope that all of you the hard questions of faith and we will cele­ both those who are new and those who are brate the answers with you as you form them. returning will be able to achieve the goals you In between all these opportunities you will set for yourselves this year. have fun! There are so many activities, clubs, I hope that I will have the opportunity to organizations and athletic events to attend. come to know as many of you as possible in You will have no problem finding ways to exer­ the months ahead. Until I am able to greet cise your Belles school spirit on campus. And, you in person, please know that you have my you will have the opportunity to join your col­ very best wishes for a year filled with all leagues at the University of Notre Dame and God’s blessings. Holy Cross College for their activities too. Reflect on the knowledge that thousands of women have walked these same paths and halls Father Mark Poorman before you. They like you, are women of faith Vice President for Student Affairs who came here to develop the talents God had University of Notre Dame given them so that they could make a difference August 20, 2004 in the world. You will benefit from their legacy and experience and you will add to the legacy that is Saint Mary’s College.

Welcome to the Notre Dame family. Ahead of you Linda Timm lies perhaps the most invigorating, exciting, and Vice President for Student Affairs indeed forming years of your life. Get excited! The expe­ Saint Mary’s College riences and opportunities awaiting you are truly a gift. August 20, 2004 Your years at Notre Dame have a potential for greatness; make the most of your time here. The first and most impor­ tant thing to remember is to always have fun. Take classes you enjoy, select a major that makes you happy, find a club or activity On behalf of the Saint Mary’s student body, it is our pleasure to wel­ that excites you, surround yourself with wonderful friends, and make come you into our community. During your time at Saint Mary’s, you will everything you do here something you can value and remember fondly in experience challenges and achievements. You will encounter new ideas, receive the years to come. new opportunities, and shape new dreams. Yet, more importantly you will grow at col­ It is the support of others that helps you accomplish your goals. Never lose lege surrounded by those who will inspire you to believe in yourself! sight of the true value and significant roles of your friends, family and class­ You have arrived at an exciting time in our college’s history. With our new president, mates in your life. They are the most valuable resources you have; it is they a new student center and new apartments, your years here will allow each of you to who will help you through the rough times and celebrate the amazing times. engage in the opportunities they will offer. Furthermore, you will have a role in shap­ Treasure every moment with them. ing their future. The next few years will challenge, develop and amaze you to extremes you Over the next four years, you will have the chance to grow in an environment that can barely imagine possible. Never in your life will you find a place so filled will expand your intellectual growth in the classroom. However, college is also a time with spirit, love, family, wonder and tradition. Embrace these years. The to expand your horizons and get involved outside of the classroom. The Saint Mary’s University of Notre Dame is truly an amazing and beautiful place — not only Student Government Association and numerous campus clubs offer wonderful avenues because of the breathtaking landmarks, but because of Her people. You too to explore and pursue. We encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities. have been presented the opportunity to explore and embody the Tradition that We are looking forward to learning about you and the rest of the Class of 2008. We is Notre Dame. We believe in you and we are all here to help you on your jour­ are confident you will treasure your first four years as a Saint Mary’s woman. Please ney. do not hesitate to contact us if we can do anything to ease your transition. We wish you the best of luck. God Bless. On behalf of the Notre Dame student Congratulations and we wish you the time of your life! Again it is a pleasure to wel­ body, welcome home. come you home.

Adam Istvan Sarah Catherine White Notre Dame's student body president Saint Mary’s student body president Karla Bell Mary Pauline Moran Notre Dame’s student body vice president Saint Mary’s student body vice president August 20,2004 August 20, 2004 'W ~TThe O bserver

Saturday, August 21,2004 V™ iew ® ^ po in t^ page 17 All you need to know

Working in the so-called “real world’ dances are just fun, whomever you go in my hometown of Canton, Ohio as a with. reporter for the Repository newspaper Go to the grotto as much as you can. taught me a very important lesson this Religious beliefs aside, it’s too beauti­ summer — stay in college. Stay in col­ ful not to see every day. lege as long as possi­ Get involved with something you ble, even if Notre love. I love college basketball and writ­ Dame graduate ing. So some friends and I started a school is $45,000. basketball fan club here my freshman Anyone who’s ever year. I also began working for The worked 40 hours a Observer, which has opened up a lot of week (i.e. your par­ doors. Students even started a Texas ents) understands club and a club for girls named Katie this. Just ask them. for goodness sake. The possibilities are Sure, they may like Joe Hettler endless. their jobs (I loved my There are two things to never, ever internship), but Assistant do during your four years here. Don’t there’s just some­ Managing walk on the grass on God Quad (the thing to be said about Editor area in front of the Dome). I don’t care staying up with that it’s a football weekend and every­ friends until 4 a.m., one else is doing it, just stay on the sleeping through that worthless calcu sidewalk. Experience everything lus class or breaking parietals for the And please, for George Gipp’s sake, first time. don’t walk up or down the staircase of College is just something that can’t the Main Building before you graduate. If you are reading this column, During my freshman year at Saint be duplicated — that’s why it really is Ever. I mean it. Tradition says students you are owed a congratulations and Mary’s, I was content to spend most the best four years you’ll proba should only do that once they’ve an explanation. First, congratula­ of my time there. Being from South bly ever have. completed their degree at tions on being accepted to (in my Bend originally, I had many male Think about it. What’s Our Lady’s University. If opinion of course) one of the great­ friends from high school still living your job at college? Go you have already, may est colleges this in town, so I told myself there was to class, don’t flunk God have mercy on nation has to offer. no need to befriend boys from out and learn as you. But now you need Notre Dame. And with a boyfriend much as you can Finally, live every to know that your at Purdue, I figured there was real­ from being in the day keeping in situation is one ly no reason to get involved across classroom and, mind that you’re that will surely be the street because Saint Mary’s was just as impor­ probably the of great adjust­ providing me with everything I tantly, out of it. luckiest person ment. needed at the time. Geez, tough in the world to I could write But during the middle of my job. be here. Enjoy today about how sophomore year, with many of the Keep that in the time. different college is Angela Saoud male friends having moved away to mind when There are from high school, go to school, the relationship with you’re decid­ thousands of how it’s going to Saint Mary’s my boyfriend hit a road block it ing between kids that take a while before Editor never recovered from. Suddenly I going out on would give you adjust to living found myself struggling to find a Tuesday up so much away from your parents, how for relationships — any kind of rela­ night or just to have many of you, it will take all year to tionships — with the opposite sex. studying for the opportu­ adjust to the edible delights of the And it was difficult. some nity you do. dining hall. But this is not going to Since other Saint Mary’s women midterm. Not to get be that kind of column. had taken the time to meet their It’s all about too sappy or The fact of the matter is this: as a guy friends early on, they had been perspective. corny, but student at Saint Mary’s, you have able to grow and foster those rela­ Grades are it’s true. an opportunity to take part in a tionships. I had been left out of the important, Notre Dame unique college experience. Going to loop, and I had no one to blame but and Notre isn’t Harvard a small, all-female liberal arts col­ myself. Dame is a or Purdue. lege directly across the street from And that's when The Observer place where It’s different a larger, co-ed university, you have walked into my life. After spring you’ll have to from any other the chance to utilize both campuses break my sophomore year, I earn your As school in the for your greatest benefit. received a mass e-mail inviting all and Bs. But it’s country. Some You have essentially two choices interested writers to attend an just as impor­ aspects of the in this matter. You can stay at Saint informational meeting to write for tant to experi­ school may seem Mary’s, meeting friends at only our the paper. I had nothing to lose and ence college here ridiculous and stu­ institution, which is fine. But as a knack for writing, so I gave it a for much more than pid — parietals, the easy as it is to pick a comfy spot in try. the textbooks and drinking policy or the your dorm room among your mask­ A year later, I was the Saint lectures. Notre Dame entire Frosh-0 week­ ing-tape-colored walls, it is worth Mary’s Editor. Through my involve­ has countless opportu­ end — but don’t let that venturing out of them occasionally. ment with the paper, I am able to nities. stuff overshadow all the Because if you choose to do so, spend a lot of hours weekly across As a freshman I worried good things about Notre you can utilize Notre Dame as a the street, and have made some about grades a lot. But as I got Dame. This is a place people resource to expand your horizons. fabulous friends. And although I older, I realized that there's too much respect because of its academic and Through Saint Mary’s and Notre wish I had done it sooner, I have in at Notre Dame to dwell on whether I athletic reputations. Some of you might Dame, there are countless joint fact done it, and it’s better late get a 3.1 or a 3.3 grade point average. have already seen the effect the words activities in which you can get than never. Plus, ask any college graduate with a “Notre Dame” have with other people. involved. Even if you choose not to You have an amazing four years job, they’ll tell you grades don’t matter Almost every time I tell someone get involved in an activity, make an ahead of you. What you do with it is that much. Just get a degree and have where I go to school, they seem attempt to get over to the campus your own choice. But make sure a 2.5 or higher. (Suddenly, at the same impressed. across the street. you don't take a single moment for time, all freshman parents cringe and There’s some advice from a senior And don’t let the fact that you granted. Before you know it, you'll hate me for saying that. Sorry, but, it’s who wishes he was a freshman again. actually have to cross a road get in be gearing up for your senior year. true.) Take it for what its worth. Just learn the way. You’ll hear a lot of talk And it will pass in the blink of an You won’t know anyone or anything as much as you can from the Notre about “the school across the eye. when you get to campus. That’s OK. Dame experience. street.” But the fact of the matter Angela Saoud is a senior English Remember, no one else does either. Be And get something out of the classes, is, we are part of a community, and writing major and a secondary edu­ yourself, be friendly, and soon enough too. every community requires work to cation minor who, although she you’ll start meeting people and making Joe Hettler is a senior marketing be a cohesive network. complains about things she has friends. major and journalism minor. He’s Your college experience is going done, wouldn’t change a thing Make sure you give this place a scared to death of graduating in the to be what you make of it. And about her college career. She is chance. If things don’t seem too great spring, getting a real job and not living here, you have an opportunity that from South Bend, but resents being at first, don’t panic, it should get bet­ off his parents dollar. He claims to I’ve yet to see anywhere else. Take called a townie. Angela has no idea ter. Some people take longer to adjust know more about Notre Dame football it from me, the easy thing to do is what job she will do or where she to college life than others. than anyone on campus and he’ll prob­stay in your dorm. It’s easy to call will live after graduation, but she Love your dorm — even if it is ably glue himself to the benches inside your parents and your friends from will figure it out when the time Keenan. Always go to dances too, espe­ Notre Dame.Stadium after the last home and cling to those connec­ comes. Contact Angela Sooud at cially if you’re asked. As a freshman in home game so he doesn’t have to leave. tions. It is so much harder to leave saou0303@saintmarys. edu. Zahm House, the RA’s gave us this Contact Joe Hettler [email protected] . the dorm, to get out of your comfort The views expressed in this col­ advice and it’s definitely something to The views expressed in this column zone, to talk to someone you might umn are those of the author and remember. Who cares if your date isn’t are those of the author and not neces­ not normally talk to. But it will be not necessarily those ofThe that cute? Her friend might be. Plus sarily those ofThe Observer. so worth it. Observer. T h e O b s e r v e r

page 8 Saturday, August 21, 2004 Getting out from A guide to food,shopping a

Eating Late Nick's Patio One of South Bend's 24 hour hotspots for Domers and locals. Show up around 3 in the morning to catch the post­ party crowd. Coffee refill limit is two cups at peak hours, but at less busy hours or if you’re nice to the waiter they may be unlimited. This is also a great spot for a greasy Saturday or Sunday morning breakfast.

Denny’s If you find yourself needing a Lumberjack Slam breakfast in the middle of the night, think Denny’s. If you’re worried that \ late night—or very early morning—pancakes will wreak havoc on your waistline faster than you can say “Freshman f t 9 Fifteen, ” then you’ll be glad to hear that Denny’s has jumped onto the low-carb bandwagon and now offers “Carb-Watch” ^ 1 3 % and “Fit Fare” selections. 1 8

S teak n Shake Like Denny’s, this Midwest chain is open 24 hours and serves up steakburgers and hand-dipped milkshakes all night long. Their latest campaign, “Side-by-Side” milkshakes that m combine your two favorite flavors, could be worth a try when those lines at Beckers reach Disney World lengths after pari­ etals on weekends.

Boracho Burrlto Boracho is such a cult favorite for students’ post-midnight cuisine that you should get into the habit now of telling the cabbie to take you to this 3 a.m. hotspot for enormous burri- tos. The restaurant, which was created by recent Notre Dame graduates, is also popular for tailgates, so tell your family to f e w order ahead for a home game.

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Weekends Blockbuster There are several Blockbuster locations around South Bend and Mishawaka, so you can take advantage of having movies and video games as entertainment if your dorm doesn’t have cable TV. Renting DVDs of The Sopranos and Sex and the City might also be easier than installing that satellite dish out­ side your third-floor dorm window. DVDs and VHS new releases cost $2.99 for two days. Older videos cost $.99 for five days.

Family Video Family video has locations on U.S. 31 and Main Street. The Shopping selection is similar to Blockbuster and prices may be better depending on which movies you want to rent. New releases Meijer Chicago are $2.00 for one night and $2.75 for five nights. Older It doesn’t get much better than Meijer for groceries, The possibiliti movies cost $1 for two nights and $2 for seven nights. school supplies and almost anything else you need for the nightlife. The d dorm. It’s open 24 hours and only a short drive away from Saint Mary’s Ini Movies 14 campus, so stock up here on snack foods, posters, cleaning If you prefer to catch new flicks instead of renting old ones, supplies, notebooks, etc. Walmart and Target superstores Lake Michigan Movies 14 on Edison Road shows popular Hollywood hits. nearby offer similar selections, but are less of a regional Lake Michigan Student discount tickets cost $5.75. Go before 6:00 p.m. for specialty. Drive north on I $5 tickets. New Buffalo. H< M artin’s sign for Warren Strikes and Spares For “service and savings,” Martin’s Supermarket is anoth­ South Bend’s newest entertainment center offers arcade er grocery store option. Martin’s is also close to campus, so W indsor games and regular and cosmic bowling. During the week there’s never a need to feel restricted by the limited selec­ Farther away before 5:00 p.m. bowling costs $15 per lane per hour for up tion on campus. It’s also cheaper than spending all your trip to Canada I to six people. Evening bowling costs $22 per hour, and Flex points on Ben & Jerry’s and Goldfish at the Huddle. tions like gallei Saturday bowling costs $25 per hour. Cosmic bowling on north to get to I Fridays and Saturdays costs $30 per hour. Bowlers are University Park Mall charged for the exact amount of time played. UP Mall offers a variety of stores including Express, Cedar Point Abercrombie, American Eagle, The Limited, Gap, Banana Also quite a d Beacon Bowl Republic, Victoria’s Secret, Lids, The South Bend Chocolate Point has roller Beacon Bowl charges $ 1.89 per person per hour before Factory and several department stores like Marshall Field’s well into fall. C 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, and $3.09 for evenings and week­ and L.S. Ayres. Make friends with a dormmate with a car or signs north on L ends. The bowling alley is also a popular venue for dorm take the bus from Library Circle. It takes you directly to the dances. mall to get a quirky SYR gift or a Cinnabon. / * ! T h e O b s e r v e r

Saturday, August 21, 2004 S cene Page 18 under the Dome id entertainment off campus

1. Bruno's Pizza New Flavors 2. Denny's Star of India 3. Steak & Shake When you’re in the mood for ethnic dishes outside of the 4. Nick's Patio dining hall, the Star of India serves up tasty Indian food that is also easy on the wallet. If you are unsure about what to 5. Boracho Burrito order, go for the fantastic lunch buffet and try everything, 6. Hanayori of Japan especially the desserts, for only $6. 7. Star of India La Esperanza If you’re tired of Taco Bell chalupas or freezer Mexican food 8. Family Video from Hacienda, try heading to La Esperanza. Whether you’re 9. Blockbuster Video looking for a jalapeno omelet or steak fajitas, the restaurant offers more authentic Mexican food at affordable prices. 10. Movies 14 11. Michiana Regional Airport Toyo Grill Toyo Grill offers Japanese cuisine, especially sushi, for 12. Meijer more adventurous eaters. The restaurant is a little on the expensive side for everyday eating, but is a tasty option for an 13. Martin's Supermarket occasional break from the dining hall. Martin’s Supermarket 14. University Park Mall Mikado Steakhouse on U.S. 31 also offer a selection of sushi. 15. Beacon Bowl Hanayori of Japan 16. C.J.'s Pub Head to the Japanese restaurant for a rare chance to see your food cooked in front of you on a hot sheet of metal. The 17. Strikes and Spares restaurant is a little pricey, but it’s worth it to see the chef make an onion volcano or toss your food through the air. If 18. La Esperanza you feel like trying a spicy tuna roll or another seaweed- 19. Toyo Grill wrapped delicacy, Hanayori also offers sushi. CJ’s Pub CJ’s is famous for its burgers and is a favorite spot for stu­ dents to grab a bite off campus. The pub also offers a one pound burger dubbed the Golden Domer, a challenge to finish no matter how big your appetite is.

A r o u n d Transportation Michiana Regional Airport The South Shore rail line provides an easy way to get to Chicago for flights or day trips. Tickets for the South Shore cost $9 each way. If you can’t find rides to the airport, ABC Cab Company and Yellow Cab offer the best deal for more than two passengers at $12 for one and $2 for each addition­ t h e B e n d al passenger. Express Cab also offers $10 cab fare to the air­ port for single passengers and $12 for two.

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es in Chicago are endless, including parks, shopping, restaurants, museums, music and Taxis five is anywhere from two to three hours on 1-80. Enter the toll road from U.S. 31 by the and head west to head straight into the city. Ace Cab Lines City Cab

might not quite measure up the coasts, but it’s a close second for those missing the water. 295-6886 233-2020 J.S. 31 into Michigan, turn left onto Highway 12, and drive until the highway ends to get to iad left into New Buffalo for the closest beach. Turn right and head north until you see a A-B-C Cabs Express Cab Dunes State Park on the right side of the road for sand dunes and camping. 233-4000 233-6000 but just as full of possibility, if not more, is Windsor. Two years until you’re legal? Take a American Cab Michiana Taxi or gambling and nightlife, even for college freshmen. There are also more cultural attrac- ies, monuments and amusement parks, all only four hours away. Take 1-80 east to 175 259-5554 233-4040 etroit, then follow the Windsor exit. Checker Cab Shamrock Cab rive, but well worth it for thrill seekers, is Cedar Point. Located in Sandusky, Ohio, Cedar coasters that put other amusement parks to shame, and the park stays open on weekends 288-7777 243-5500 leek for times before heading out, at www.cedarpoint.com . Head east on 1-80 and follow .S. 250. Yellow Cab Information compiled by Christie Bolsen and Maria Smith 2 3 3 -9 3 3 3 page 20 The Observer ♦ CLASSIFIEDS Saturday, August 21, 2004

M e n ’s C ross C ountry N D W o m e n ’s C ross C ountry Runners strive for more Irish return majority

regionals as they did at the East honors his last two sea­ of team this season Failure to qualify Big East, they would have sons. VanOrt earned All-Big for NCAAs in 2003 qualified East honors last season for Instead, the Irish find the first time, finishing 12th. serves as incentive themselves looking to avenge O’Donnell and Benninger what turned out to be a dis­ finished 20th and 21st, for this year's team appointing season. But they respectively. At the Great will have to do it without Lakes Regional, Moore fin­ four-year contributor Todd ished 15th overall and By HEATHER VAN Mobley. Benninger finished 38th. HOEGARDEN “He’s really the big loss,” O’Donnell rounded out the Sports Editor Connelly said of the 2003 scoring with a 41st place fin­ graduate. ish. This group will be key Last year’s performance at Mobley was named an for the 2004 season. the Great Lakes Regional A cadem ic A ll-A m erican in ‘These are the guys that Championship may be all the June after posting a 3.83 will really be expected to motivation the Irish need to grade point average, but his carry the load,” Connelly climb back into the elite of accolades were not limited said. collegiate cross country. to academics. Mobley posted And the load will be signif­ In 2003, the 18th-ranked four top 30 finishes in 2003, icant, as the Irish expect to CHUY BENITEZ/The Observer Irish failed to qualify for the including two in the top 10. compete with the best teams Kerry Meagher, left, and Maggie Nelson run In the National NCAA C ham pionship after He also earned All-American in the country. Catholic Championship at Notre Dame last September. taking second place at the honors for the second time “The big focus is on the Big East Championship. They in his career, finishing 27th Big East, regionals and Notre Dame hopes toYear last season, expects a lot took eighth place at the overall at the NCAA nationals,” Connelly said. from his team coming into the Great Lakes Regional, and Championship. “That’s the main focus.” improve on last season. With the growing failed to receive an at-large Connelly said seniors Eric But the most important strength of the program and bid. Morrison and Sean thing for this year’s Irish year's lOth-place the subsequent attention it is “Last year, they were up O’Donnell, juniors Kaleb team to be successful is con­ garnering, Connelly is looking and down,” women’s cross VanOrt and Tim Moore and sistency. showing at NCAAs forward to great things. country coach Tim Connelly sophomore Kurt Benninger “More than anything, they Connelly said that while 10th said of the team coached by will help replace Mobley. need to be more consistent place at the NCAA By BOBBY GRIFFIN Joe Plane, who was in Moore finished sixth at the in the way they compete,” he Championships was good, it Athens as of press time. “If Big East Championship in said. “Consistency of effort is Sports Writer was a bit of a disappointment. they ran the same way at 2003, and has earned All-Big really important.” This year, the coach is setting Also hoping to make an The Notre Dame women per­ his sights a bit higher. impact is the brother of Luke formed well last season, taking “We return most of our team Watson, one of the most suc­ hom e a Big East from last year that finished cessful runners in Irish his­ Championship, and finishing 10th in the NCAAs,” Connelly tory. Jake Watson may con­ 10th in the NCAA ch am p i­ said. “The expectations are to tribute early, Connelly said. onships. The team will look to be a minimum top 10 team if “He’s a very good cross improve upon last year’s suc­ not better.” country runner,” Connelly cess this fall. Connelly also said he is excit­ said of Jake. “We have some The Irish return many of last ed about the talented group of freshmen that could help.” year’s starters, which should freshmen, especially Sonni Connelly said the team has be a key fac­ Olding. He been training as individuals tor in their hopes she can this summer, some running success. “The expectations are to contribute as much as 85 to 90 miles Senior be a minimum top io right away. each week. And that is what Lauren King In high needs to be done so the Irish and junior team, if not better. ” school, Olding don’t repeat last year’s dis­ Molly Huddle was ranked appointment. will be the Tim Connelly No. 1 in the “We have a pretty strong main compo­ nation in the tradition in cross country nents. King Irish coach two-mile run here,” he said. “Last year is coming off with a time of was a big disappointment. a year in 10:25.82. They expect more of them­ which she earned Academic Connelly said progress and selves.” All-American honors, for only development will be more This year’s team hopes to the third time in Notre Dame focused on the track for the be one of the 31 teams that history. King has also been an younger runners. go to the NCAA All-American three times. “We’ve got some kids that, Championship. Connelly Huddle captured the Great with time, are going to con­ acknowledged that they have Lakes Regional Cross Country tribute,” Connelly said. “by far the toughest region,” Runner of the Year. Huddle Following the Valparaiso but he thinks the Irish can also finished 7th at the United Invitational, the Irish will com­ do it. States Olympic trials. pete in the National Catholic “We’ve got a group that’s Irish coach Tim Connelly also Invitational and the Notre capable of being in the top stressed that runners outside Dame Invitational before the 30,” he said. of King and Huddle will have Pre-National Championships, The Irish kick off the sea­ an impact on this year’s team. the Big East Championships, son Sept. 10 with the Kerry Meager, Stephanie the Great Lakes Regional, and Valparaiso Invitational. Media and Loryn King, who is the NCAA Championships. However, Connelly said the coming off of knee surgery, will If all goes well, last year’s top runners probably will all be key runners for this 10th place finish will only be a not run until Oct. 1 at the year’s squad. stepping-stone for the talented Notre Dame Invitational. The Irish will open their sea­ group of 2004. CHUY BENITEZAThe Observer son Sept. 9th, when they travel Kaleb VanOrt runs In the National Catholic Tournament last the Valparaiso Invitational. September at the Burke Memorial Golf Course. The junior Is Contact Heather Van Connelly, who earned Great Contact Bobby Griffin at one of several runners returning for the team this year. Hoegarden at [email protected] . Lakes Region Coach of the [email protected].

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ND Volleyball SMC Volleyball Irish ready to avenge last year Replacing Playko biggest test for Belles this season Team hopes for better performance after last year's early exit from the NCAA Tourney

By ANN LOUGHERY Sports Writer

For the freshmen, the num­ bers alone can be intimidat­ ing. Last year, the volleyball team finished the season with a 23-7 overall record and a No. 24 ranking. The Irish also earned their 12th consecutive bid to the NCAA

tournament. ERIN KORRECK/The Observer Their success last season Elise Rupright and Stacey Stark make a block in a game last year placed them at No. 25 in this against Manchester College. Both girls will be seniors this year. year’s preseason USA Today poll. They were also picked to win the Big East Saint Mary's will lose played together like a team ,” Championship. Senior hitter Schroeder-Biek said. “It was Emily Loomis and juniors sophomore offensive nice to move up in our con­ Lauren Brewster and Lauren TIM KACMAR/The Observer leader as she elects to ference and to double our Kelbley were named to the Danielle Herndon digs the ball as Meg Henican looks on wins from the year before.” preseason All-Big East team. during a game last year against Seton Hall. study abroad in Austria After starting the 2003 All three were honorable season 0-2, the Belles won mention all-American selec­ orable mention All- before we play Loyola. four straight matches and tions in 2003. Americans — for facilitating People ask me ‘So do you By JUSTIN SCHUVER advanced to the final of the Needless to say, expecta­ the newcomers’ transition think you’re ready for Associate Sports Editor Wooster (Ohio) Invitational tions are high for the team and for providing a competi­ Loyola?”’ Brown said. “I tell before losing in the final this season. tive atmosphere at practice. them that we’re not ready When the Belles hit the match to Marietta. But that hasn’t intimidated “The more scrimmaging we now, but we definitely will court to start the 2004 sea­ A key win for the Belles this year’s freshman. do, the better [the newcom­ be.” son, they will be short one came in the last regular sea­ “They’re all really talented ers] look. We’re teaching Brown added the hours the star player. son game of the season, and doing a great job at them the systems in practice team puts in now should pre­ Sophomore Kristen Playko, when Saint Mary’s defeated practice,” for the most pare them for the rigorous who led the team with 496 Albion in four sets. junior part.” schedule they face this sea­ kills and 54 service aces last Albion had defeated the Lauren "The more scrimmaging Helping the son. Following the Loyola year, will not be returning to Belles in the first game of Brewster we do, the better [the freshmen gain match, the Irish face No. 2 the team in 2004, instead the season. said. newcom ers] look. ” ex p erien ce is Nebraska and seven other choosing to study abroad in The win against Albion was “They’re of utm ost ranked teams, three of which Austria. enough to move the Belles really soak­ importance, are recent national champi­ “When we first signed into sixth-place in the eight- ing ev ery ­ Debbie Brown Brown said, ons. Twelve of their oppo­ Kristen, I knew there was a team MIAA conference. thing in and Irish coach especially n en ts m ade the NCAA possibility that she might No. 6 Saint Mary’s faced applying it.” since the Irish Tournament last year, as did study abroad,” Belles coach No. 3 seed Hope in the first B r e w s te r will face the Irish. There they lost in Julie round of the led the nation in 2003 in Loyola University Chicago the first round to No. 19 Schroeder- MIAA blocks. She was named hon­ Sept. 1. This year’s team fea­ Louisville, a disappointing Biek said. “I fully support [Playko] Tournament orable mention all-America tures strong blocking, solid finish for a good team. “1 fully sup­ in this decision — these and fell in and first-team all-Big East as ball control and defense. “We’re hoping to finish port her in straight sets, well. However, backcourt defense strong this year — stronger this d e c i­ girls are students first 28-30, 18-30, This year, five new players is one area that Brown says than we did last year — and I sion — and athletes second. ’’ 28-30, spelling will step onto the court to needs improvement, and the think w e ’ll have a lot of these girls an end to the compete for the Irish — four Irish must replace setter opportunities to prove our­ a re s t u ­ 2003 season. freshmen and a sophomore. Kristen Kinder, named first selves,” Brown said. dents first Julie Schroeder-Biek Alison Coach Debbie Brown praises team All-Big East and honor­ and a t h ­ Belles coach Shevik is the the team’s veterans — three able mention All-American. Contact Ann Loughery at le te s s e c ­ only player of which are returning hon­ “W e’ll get thin [email protected] . ond. from that 2003 “She still has a great love team that graduated, but for the game, and was torn Schroeder-Biek said that the about studying abroad, but team would have a hard time this doesn’t mean her inten­ replacing her contributions. sity is any less.” “A lison w as a g re a t While the Belles losing a leader,” she said. “Even vWf5> tjouy T n w f key piece in Playko, they will though we’re only losing one Don't waste time running trom store to store... also gain one in junior senior, she was a big part of OfficeMax has the tools you need to help you do your thing: Michelle Turley. our team’s success last year • Notebooks, pens, paper, binders • Computers, printers, copiers Turley, who transferred and will be missed.” PDAs, calculators, phones • Software and computer accessories from Division-I Marist In addition to the players »Desks, chairs, bookcases College last year, was returning, Schroeder-Biek All at Guaranteed Low Prices! 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M en ’s Basketball Three new players make the Irish deep and dangerous

Quinn say [Kurz is] ready to play, Omari Israel, a 6-foot-8, 232- Irish also welcome with open By PAT LEONARD he’s ready to play. pound, recovered from knee sur­ arms is Latimore, a 6-foot-8, 235- Associate Sports Editor Kurz, a 6-foot-9, 215-pound gery during his red-shirt 2003 pound transfer from Arizona. small forward, averaged 18.5 season that stemmed from a torn “We expect [Latimore] to be a Mike Brey was not allowed to points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists ACL surgery in February of 2003. key part of things,” Brey said. “He observe his team in scrimmages in his senior season at Penn The Irish sat him out, feeling is very skilled and talented this summer, but he knows the Charter just outside of comfortable with players like around the bucket, very smooth. team has improved. Philadelphia last winter. Jones and Cornette in the lineup. The challenge with him will be Guards Chris Quinn and Chris He attended Germantown But Brey now compares a healthy playing hard every play. But as Thomas told Academy for the first two years of Israel to one of the Big East’s far as the physical gifts, he had a him so. high school and then transferred most durable players. great summer.” “I can ’t to Penn Charter and played three “I’d compare [Israel] to Latimore averaged 24 points as watch the seasons. An extra year could help [Pittsburgh guard] Jaron Brown,” the Kansas 3A Player of the Year summer pick­ the freshman with in-game matu­ he said. for Halstead high school his sen­ up games, so rity. Brown averaged 11.7 points, ior year. He then played less of an those guys are “In Rob Kurz, our lone incom­ 5.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists per offensive role in two seasons at my eyes,” ing freshman, you’re talking game last season for a 31-5 Arizona, primarily because the Brey said. about a guy who has good size Pittsburgh team, playing 34.4 teams were loaded with talent. “[But] when but a really good feel for the minutes per game. Brown shot Latimore averaged 3.2 points and you think of Kurz game at 6-9,” Brey said. “He just 21.5 percent from three-point 3.1 rebounds for the Wildcats in our current steps out and shoots the ball. He range but compensated for a lack 2002, playing just 12 minutes per roster, you have to get excited.” plays older. He plays more experi­ of outside shooting threat with a game. His eyes see potential major enced and more poised than his 48.8 overall field goal percentage His role this season, will be improvement for the program’s classification says he should.” and 65 steals on the defensive increased. Latimore and junior 100th anniversary season in the Brey compares Kurz’s style of end. center Torin Francis will team up form of three newcomers to com­ play to that of senior forward “Omari gives us the big three in an imposing frontcourt that plete a possible nine-man deep Jordan Cornette, a tall and athlet­ man,” Brey said. “He has good Thomas and Quinn will look to rotation. ic player who can jump for size and really can handle the often.” Quinn and Thomas told their rebounds with big men and play basketball. He’s more of a slasher “Dennis is in the best shape of coach that the additions of red- outside the three-point line. and a driver, and when he is that his life,” Brey said. “And he is shirt freshman Omari Israel, sen­ Cornette, Thomas, Quinn and third perimeter guy it’s tough to very focused.” ior transfer Dennis Latimore and center Torin Francis will captain guard and block out because of So, too, are Brey’s eyes, though true freshman Rob Kurz have the Irish this season. Other key fais size.” they take the form of his two top made the Irish a better team contributors in the 100th anniver­ Brey does not only liken Israel guards. despite the loss of Tom sary season will be sophomore to Brown on the offensive end, Notes Timmermans and defensive ace shooting guard Colin Falls and either. ♦ Chris Thomas underwent Torrian Jones. power forward Rick Cornett, who “He has the ability to be a lock- knee surgery at the end of last Moreover, the elders of the underwent surgery on a stress down defender,” Brey said. “He season and did not go full speed team think all three should play, fracture in his left foot July 23 but lias to get the mentality to defend in practice until he was cleared even the young Kurz. is expected to return in time for much like a Torrian Jones could. by doctors last week. Thomas has “Talking to the older guys, the first official practice Oct. 16. I Jones] did it physically but dove not complained about the knee so TIM KACMAR/The Observer when they say, ‘He can help us As is the case with Kurz, into it and embraced another far. Dennis Latimore shoots during right away coach,' that’s 90 per­ returning players from last sea­ aspect of his game.” practice. He Is Joining the cent of what I need to hear,” Brey son will split minutes with two While Israel could contribute on Contact Pat Leonard at Irish as a transfer this season. said. “If Chris Thomas and Chris other additions to the roster. both ends, a complete player the [email protected]

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M en ’s S occer Irish hope for bigger and better things

Irish had an impressive season that they played well last year,” After graduating despite the loss to Michigan in Clark said. “The real test is seven lettenvinners, the Sweet 16. whether they can repeat that At one point in the year, Notre performance this year. coach Bobby Clark Dame was ranked No. 3 in the “I really feel that Goldthwaite nation, and the team pulled off could have been on that list as looks to veterans to three straight shutouts to win the well, and it shows you the real Big East Championship and earn talent we have this season.” take the spotlight home-field advantage through With Sawyer, a three-time All- the NCAAs. Big East selection and All- By JUSTIN SCHUVER The biggest goal for the 2004 American in 2003, between the Assicuate Sports Editor Irish squad will be keeping up pipes and a defense led by that momentum from last year’s Goldthwaite, Stewart and sopho­ One goal for Michigan meant successful campaign. Notre more Greg Dalby, the Irish could the end of a goal for Notre Dame. Dame must replace seven letter- be one of the top defensive teams With the Irish poised for a his­ winners from last year, including in the country. toric season and perhaps even a two MLS draft picks in Justin Clark brought in another tal­ national championship at the Detter and Kevin Richards. ented freshman class, with the end of 2003, Michigan’s Mike Five of those seven seniors — Irish adding seven players from White put a dagger in the hearts Detter, Richards, Greg Martin, five states and England. of the Irish faithful with a penal­ Chad Riley and Devon Prescod — “It's too early to say that this is ty kick that eluded goalie Chris were also All-Big East selections. going to be a great class,” Clark Sawyer and gave Michigan a 4-3 Out of the 38 goals the Irish said, “But at the same time victory in the decisive shutout scored in 2003, those five seniors there's definitely a lot of poten­ after a 1-1 regulation tie in the scored 35. tial. This looks to be a very good Sweet 16 round of the NCAA “That’s a lot to replace,” Clark class.” Championships at Alumni Field. said. “But you’re not going to The Irish open their season “It’s never nice when you go look to the freshmen to replace with an exhibition game Monday out of the NCAAs,” coach Bobby those players, you’re going to at Alumni Field against Clark said. “But you have to look at the guys who are older to Northwestern. Kickoff is sched­ learn to take what you get. step up and provide that immedi­ uled for 7 p.m., with proceeds You’re especially sad for the sen­ ate impact.” from donations going towards iors because it was their last The Irish have a trio of seniors Grassroots Soccer, an organiza­ chance at it, but you hope that who should provide leadership tion for kids ages 10 to 17 that is the other lads can maybe use both on and off the field in goalie dedicated to AIDS awareness I that loss] as inspiration for this captain Chris Sawyer and and soccer instruction in Africa. year.” defensemen Kevin Goldthwaite Clark is asking each fan at the The Irish have grown into a and Jack Stewart. Sawyer and game Monday to donate $1 to dominant program under the Stewart were both named to the the cause, in hopes of matching tutelage of Clark, who came to preseason watch list for the the $2,000 the team raised at its Notre Dame in 2000 in hopes of Hermann Trophy, awarded each summer camp. putting the Irish on the college year to the best player in college soccer map. soccer. Last year might have been the “That is a great honor for Contact Justin Schuver at culmination of that goal, as the those guys, but all it really says is [email protected]

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S M C S occer Returning players will lead Belles this fall

to the second team. Logan first day of fall practice was Team has high recorded nine goals as a fresh­ Wednesday. man. “We have a very talented group hopes for title The 2004 Belles will also be of upperclassmen,” Mackenzie under new leadership. Caryn said. “I look forward to their after losing just Mackenzie enters her first year at influence on the underclassmen." Saint Mary’s after coachii girls Mackenzie said there is not a three players soccer at John Ac. High finalized roster, so it is unclear School in South Bend since 1993. which freshmen, if any, will make By HEATHER She brings her long-time assis­ an impact. The coach is looking VAN HOEGARDEN tant Ramzi Bualuan, who is also forward to meshing the girls into Sports Editor the director of undergraduate a team. studies in computer science and “We want to have a good team Their starting defense is engineering at Notre Dame. morale,” Concannon said. “Caryn returning, they have a new coach “I couldn’t be more jammed will point us in the right direc­ and they lost just three seniors. about coaching tion, but it’s a In Jen Concannon’s opinion, these women,” team effort to go there is no reason this team Mackenzie said. “We're cautiously out and do it.” shouldn't compete for the M1AA “We’re cautiously optim istic." The Belles open title. optimistic.” their season Sept. “This year, we’re looking at top Mackenzie Caryn Mackenzie 7 at home with the one or two in conference,” the coached against University of St. senior said. “We’re just that Concannon when Belles coach Francis. much better. We should have she played at Concannon said done it last year. ” Marian High School in South the late-starting season should Last season, the Belles finished Bend. prove advantageous. fourth in conference with a 6-4-4 “It’s weird, but I like it,” “We have plenty of time to get record in the M1AA and a 10-5-4 Concannon said of playing for, in shape,” she said. record overall. instead of “As far as it goes for me, it’s Concannon led “We’re really excited. against, great,” Mackenzie said. “I get a the team in 11 Mackenzie. “I’ve better handle on the talent.” goals and seven We have the chance always thought Concannon hopes to guide this assists. She was to be something very she’s done great experienced Belles team, as she named first team good. ” things with her is a co-captain, along with follow A1I-M1AA, along teams. I respect seniors Jen Herdman and Katie with junior Caryn a lot.” Taylor. Carrie Orr. This Jen Concannon Concannon said “We’re really excited,” duo will be joined Belles co-captain her team is excit­ Concannon said. “We have the by senior Katie ed to play under chance to be something very Taylor on Mackenzie, who good.” defense, who was named second also coached at Notre Dame soc­ STEPHANIE GRAMMENS/The Observer team All-MIAA last year, and cer camps. They started working Contact Heather Van Hoegarden Belles senior Katie Taylor kicks the ball last season during a Carolyn Logan who was named with her in the spring, and the at [email protected] game. She will lead a Belles team that lost only three seniors.

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In t r a m u r a l s Yet another reason to love Notre Dame "Everyone plays intramural sports [at Notre Dame]." - The Princeton Review

Everyone knows about the championship is a great horseshoes. And if those don’t football Saturdays, the green achievement. suit your fancy, you can play shirts and most of all Full-contact intramural foot­ racquetball or even bowl. Arid the student sections. But what ball. This is where it begins. The of course, don’t forget broom- happens to the 75 percent of the only non-service academy uni­ ball and badminton. This vari­ student versity in the country with such ety of over 20 sports each year population a program, Notre Dame is home could be the reason that 80 per­ who played to a dorm league each fall. Men cent of students participate in sports in from each hall suit up just as intramurals. high they did under the Friday night Or it could be that the cham­ school? lights for their high school team. pionship of both the men and After all, But this time, it is different. women’s basketball leagues is not every­ More is at stake. A chance to played in the Joyce Center. And one can run play in the championship game when these athletes play here, out of the at Notre Dame Stadium, the they can think of the great play­ tunnel...or Heather Van House that Rockne built, awaits ers who made the JACC their can they? Hoegarden those good enough. There may home — Matt Carroll, Troy At Notre not be 80,000 screaming fans, Murphy, Ryan Humphrey and Dame, any­ Sports Editor but these athletes become a many others. thing is part of Notre Dame football, Or they could remember what possible in even if it’s just because they has happened on the same the world of played on the same field as the court. Just this year, the Irish intramurals. likes of Joe Montana and women upset then-No. 4 The dorm league games may Jerome Bettis. They run out of Connecticut Jan. 13, giving the not earn the recognition of the tunnel, and it becomes their Huskies just their fourth loss in CHIP MARKS/The Observer Notre Dame’s 24 Division-I Stadium too. But they aren’t the three seasons. And the Irish Non-scholarship athletes have the opportunity to compete at sports. Participants won’t be only ones. men did the same a month later, contributing to a 24th national Meanwhile, the women are defeating then-No. 5 high levels, like these residents of Dillon and Keough Hall. championship for the Irish. The busy competing for a shot in the Connecticut Feb. 9. And don’t makes this place special. Both of dorm leagues might not be as Stadium as well, with their own forget about 2001, when now- those games are important. RecSports prolific as the Big East and interhall flag football league. It Olympian Ruth Riley led the Both will have fans, and both dorm teams won’t be renewing is the one chance they get to set Irish to a National will have stars. After all, it is the Fall intramural Sports any contracts with NBC, but foot on the legendary field. Championship season. same game. » Badminton that doesn’t mean intramurals But don’t worry, Notre Dame All of these games occurred But then you say, intramural aren’t important. To students isn’t just about football. There is on the same court as an intra­ athletes don’t receive recogni­ ■ Baseball here, winning an intramural basketball, volleyball, even mural game. Ridiculous, don’t tion like varsity athletes. Wait, you think? There should really they have that covered. The • Basketball be some kind of rule against annual “RecSpys,” modeled that. after ESPN’s ESPYs, honor ath­ ■ Broomball But at Notre Dame, there letes of the year, a team of the " Cross Country isn’t. Ivy Field, home to the Irish year, fans of the year and a softball team, becomes home to game of the year. There’s even a « Football the Pasquerilla West softball dinner reception for the winners team, the Welsh Family softball and nominees. • Hockey team and every other women’s So just when you thought your • Horseshoes dorm team, for that matter, in athletic career was over, coming the fall. Each fastpitch softball to Notre Dame as a “former” ■ Lacrosse intramural game is played on athlete isn’t so bad. Really, it’s the varsity field, from the first just a way for you to have a « Racquetball game to the championship fresh start. And besides, how game. many people can say they com­ ■ Soccer Maybe that’s why Notre Dame peted on the varsity field or » Softball was ranked No. 1 by the arena at one of the greatest Princeton Review this year in sports schools in the country? " Squash the category of “Everyone plays It’s a once-in-a-lifetime oppor­ intramural sports.” And Notre tunity, so don’t pass it up. ■ Table Tennis Dame was also the top dog in ■ Tennis “Students pack the stadiums.” The views expressed in this So you wonder how do they do column are those of the author • Ultimate it? One night it’s a bitter rivalry and not necessarily those of The of Siegfried versus Knott and Observer. • Volleyball CHIP MARKS/The Observer the next it’s a Big East matchup Contact Heather Van ■ Water Pol o Badin Hall football players charge the field after capturing the of Notre Dame versus H oegarden at 2003 Women’s Interhall championship inside Notre Dame Stadium. Connecticut. But that is what [email protected]. Want to work for The Observer? COFFEE & WINE Proudly Serve Open House Domestic & Imported Wine Cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory Monday Seattle Best’s Coffee & The Republic of Tea N O W HIRING Joseph Schmidt’s Chocolate from San Francisco 4-6 P.M. 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'fyrone Willingham and his coaching the program. In coach Mike Brey’s fourth year Junior forward Torin Francis left staff had to answer to a slew of criti­ Knute Rockne (9-0), Frank leahy (9- at Notre Dame, his team ran into the Pittsburgh game Feb, 7 with cism from the Notre Dame faithful after 1), Ara Parseghian (9-0-1), Dan Devine major injuries for the first time. The back spasms and attempted to play a 5-7 season, a season that included (11-1-0) and Inu Holtz (12-0-0) all had Irish finished with a 19-13 record two days later in Notre Dame’s blowout losses to Michigan (38-0) successful third seasons. All but overall, 9-7 mark in the Big Fast upset of eventual national champion Florida State (37-0) and Southern Gal Rockne won the national title that year. .and lost in the NIT quarterfinals to Connecticut. But Francis never (45-14). The Irish began to somewhat On the other hand. Hunk Anderson Oregon at the Joyce Center. The recovered from his injury during the right the ship with late wins against an (3-5-1), Terry Brennan (2-8), Joe Irish missed the NCAA Tournament season and was shut down for the easier schedule of Navy, Brigham Kultarlch (5-5) and Bob Davie (5-7) ail for the first time with Brey at the rest of the year. Young and Stanford, but a 38-12 deba­ had sub-par third tries and coached no helm. Fellow junior forward Rick cle at lowly Syracuse closed out the more than two more seasons before Senior guard Chris Thomas bat­ Cornett battled a foot injury early in 2003 season on a sour note. leaving. tled a knee injury throughout the the season and had surgery to WSingltam enters his third season its Fall practice is tentatively scheduled season, but never missed a game, relieve a stress fracture in July head coach — a traditional make-ur- to culminate with a scrimmage in Thomas had surgery in April and Cornett should be ready to partici­ break season for Irish coaches to win Notre Dame Stadium Aug. 27. was scheduled to begin full work­ pate when team workouts start Oct. before criticism demands a change in outs Aug. 10. 16 Players to Watch Players to Watch

Sophomore quarterback Brady Quinn started his first game Sept. 27, The obvious player to watch is Thomas, who admitted in the offsea­ 2003 against Purdue and threw 59 passes for 297 yards, one touchdown son he shot the ball too much and will focus more on being a leader on and four interceptions, Though Quinn jumped into the West Coast the iloor. Thomas and Francis are on the preseason Wooden watch list offense mid-season and took his shots, the young quarterback learned Transfer forward Dennis I.atiniore, who sat out the 2003-04 season and is poised to lead a potentially dangerous offense. per NCAA regulations, joins the Irish lineup this season. Rhema McKnight, Maurice Stovall, Jeff Saroardzija and converted Many are saying he played extrefoely well in practices and had bat- receiver Carlyle Holiday man a deep receiving corps.

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A fter reaching the Sweet 16 Duffy. Batteast is poised for The Irish are always looking to coach Randy Waldrum's grasp for the sixth time in eight years another outstanding season improve, but after a dominant with the return of eight starters last season, Notre Dame returns after averaging 16 points and 20-3-1 regular season in 2003, and loss of just four letter win- all but three players, including 8,6 rebounds per game. the team focuses on repeating ners. Seniors Mary Boland, All-American forward Joining the Irish are freshmen the regular season performance Gudrun Gunnarsdottir and Jacqueline Battoast. guards Chare] Alien and Tulyah and carrying that intensity into Melissa Tancredi will captain the The Irish should be a force in Gaines and 6-foot-5 post Melissa the postseason. squad. the Big Hast again this season D’Amlco. Allen averaged 26.1 Michigan put an abrupt end to The Irish open the season with after finishing second to eventu­ points, 10.5 rebounds, 5 assists the Irish season in the second four straight home games, host- al national champion and 6.4 steals per game in high round of the NCAA tournament ing Baylor in the opener at Connecticut. Battoast is joined school. These freshmen will add with a 2-0 victory, and disap- Alumni Field Aug. 27. by senior forwards Teresa depth to the Irish, and may even pointment surrounded the 6-0-0 The first league game will Borlon and Katy Plucky, junior make an impact early. Big East Mid-Atlantic Division occur at Connecticut on Sept. 17, forward Coutrney LaVere and The Irish will tip off with the champs. and the much-anticipated reigning Big Bast Most improved Preseason WNIT. hosting Illinois Another division title could be rematch against Michigan will Player junior guard Megan State in the opening round. well within sixth-year head conclude the season on Oct. 28. Players to Watch Players to Watch

Duffy will once again be looked upon to lead this team. Last season, The Irish lose only Vanessa Prtizinsky on defense, and defenders Candace she averaged 9.9 points, 3.9 assists and had a 1.36 assist-turnover ratio. Chapman, Tancredi, Christie Shaner and Gunnarsdottir return to anchor a Duffy will need help from Batteast, who is a candidate for numerous solid unit in front of goaltender Erika Bohn. Chapman looks to make an preseason player of the year awards. impact alter missing the entire 2003 season due to a knee injury. LaVere and Horton will be looked upon on the front lines for leader­ On offense, graduation removes Amy Warner and Amanda Guertin from ship, and Crystal Erwin will provide depth for the Irish. Sophomore the lineup, and Katie Thorlakson will take charge up front. Breona Gray will be looked upon for defensive purposes Jen Buczkowskiand swing player Kim Lorenzen will control the midfield.

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Losing only one member from its Zagunis will join defending The Irish had the best season in team Center for the first time since the 1981- third-place NCAA Championship national champion Valerie history during the 2003-04 year, 82 season. team, the Irish look to make a run Providenz to form possibly the advancing to the NCAA Tournament for Ihc Irish might have difficulty repeat­ at their second national title in best women’s sabre squad in the the first time in the program’s 36-year ing their success from last year, alter three years. Coach Janusz country. existence. Although their time at the losing four key players to graduation in Bednarski had six freshm en on Senior epeelst Michal Sobieraj NCAAs was short — the Irish lost to forwards Rob Globke and Aaron Gill that team, so his 2004-05 squad finished third in 2003 and second Minnesota 5-2 in the first round — and defensemen Brett Lebda and Nell will have more college experience. in 2002. Notre Dame put itself on the national Komadoski One major story to watch is sen­ Bednarski will have to solidify radar screen in college hockey. Globke and Gill were foe team’s lead­ ior foilist Alicja kryczalo who will his men’s squad if he wants to win Notre Dame reached the NCAAs by ing scorers, while Lebda and be going for her fourth national a national title since the Irish only virtue of an impressive regular season Komadoski formed a defensive unit that title in as many years. Kryczalo qualified five (of a maximum of that included victories over Boston was one of the best in the CCHA. faced teammate and classmate six) for the NCAA Championships College, Wisconsin and Maine — who Sophomore forwards Jason Paige, Josh Andrea Ament in the final for the and only had two All-Americans were all ranked in the top live at the Scfoa and Michael Bartlett wifi need to second time in three years. on the men’s team (Compared to time. The Irish also swept perennial provide an offensive boost to make up Olympic gold medalist M a riel five on the women’s team). powerhouse Michigan at the Joyce for the loss of the two senior forwards. Players to Watch Players to Watch

After winning a gold medal. Zagunis will be expected to produce noth­ Goalies Morgan Cey and David Brown will be the most Important parts ing short of an impressive run at the NCAA Championships. Shd will have of an Irish team that might have difficulty scoring goals. If Cey and to challenge Providenz for the national title. Brown are on their games, they have the potential to be the best goal- Fifth-year senior and 2002 national champion Kerry Walton, along tending tandem in the nation. with Kryczalo, Ament and Sobieraj each look to become a four-time All- Forwards Mike Walsh and Cory McLean were the third and fourth- American. The Irish have had 12 four-time All-Americans in school his­ leading scorers on the team last year, and will have to step up their tory. games to make up for the loss of Globke and Gill to graduation. Saturday, August 21, 2004 The Observer ♦ SPORTS page 31 CHECKING OUT THE TEAMS ND Volleyball Men's Soccer

After losing in the first round of the NCAA The Irish had a disappointing finish to what Tournament last year, the Irish look to improve on was otherwise an impressive 2003 season, los­ that performance. With the loss of setter Kristen ing to Michigan in overtime in the Sweet 16 Kinder, Notre Dame will have to find someone to round of the NCAA Tournament. With a team Boston College Rutgers stop up in her place. However, they return four of that included five key seniors, the Irish were seven starters from a team that went 23-7 last year. poised to make a serious run at a national In the Big East’s preseason poll, the Irish were title, but came up short. They might have diffi­ Connecticut Seton Hall picked to finish first for the 10th year in a row. culty repealing that feat this year, as Notre Senior Emily Loomis and juniors Lauren Dame will have to replace seven total seniors Georgetown St. John's Brewster and Lauren Kolbley were named to the including the five players who were responsi­ proseason All-lhg East team. Ail three wore honor­ ble for 35 of the team’s 38 goals last year. Notre Dame Syracuse able mention All-American selections by the Among key returnees is senior goalie Chris Sawyer, who achieved All-American honors Pittsburgh Villanova The Irish took second in the Big East last year and has been a three-time All-Big Championship last year and earned their 12th con­ East selection over his Irish career. Senior Providence West Va. secutive bid to the NCAA Tournament. This year’s defense men Jack Stewart and Kevin team is ranked No. 25 to start a season that Goldthwaite should help Notre Dame have one includes 12 NCAA Tournament teams from a year of the better defensive teams in the Big East. ago.

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This fall, the Belles hope their returning runners With the loss of All-American Todd Mobley, The Irish took 10th at the NCAA will use their experience to guide the team to a the Irish have some big shoes to fill after a dis­ Championship last fall, and recent press has high finish in the MIAA. appointing finish in 2003. The Irish failed to highlighted the strength of an Irish program Saint Mary’s finished 30th last season at the qualify for the NCAA Championship after fin­ that could challenge to improve on last sea­ NCAA Division III Regional Meet at Hanover ishing eighth at the Great Lakes Region and son’s finish. College, led by Sara Otto who finished 84th. Otto taking second in the Big East. Junior Lauren King, who hails from Toronto, returns this year along with Elizabeth Commers Leading the attempt to be more consistent Ontario, will be one of the featured runners and Katie White. These three runners led the will be Eric Morrison, Sean O’Donnell, Kaleb this season along with Molly Huddle, Megan Belles at the regional meet, as Commers finished VanOrt, Tbn Moore and Kurt Benniuger. Johnson and Stephanie Madia 146th and White took 170th, respectively. Also Moore finished sixth at the Big East King was named to the 2004 College Sports placing at the regional were Erin Nolan {182nd Championship in 2003, good for his second All- Information Directors of America (CoSiDA) place) and Becky Fcauto (198th). Big East honors. Meanwhile, VanOrt, a junior, Academic All-America second team Thursday These runners will be the leaders of a team that is on the rise alter earning All-Big East honors and will lead a team that wop three of its eight will strive to Improve its regional performance, as for the first time in 2003, finishing 12th. scheduled meets last fall. just 34 teams entered the regional incoming freshman Jake Watson, brother of l ast season. King became the first Irish The Belles will also look to improve on last year’s one of the most successful runners m Irish his­ women’s cross-country runner to win three All- sixth-place finish at the MIAA Championship. tory, Luke Watson, may contribute early The America honors at the NCAA championship However, they lose captain Jackie Banters to grad­ Irish open the se ason Sept. # at the The team first competes at the Valparaiso uation. Banters finished 206th at the regional. Invitattofral to open its season on Sept. 10.

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The Irish came just four strokes short of The Irish 2003|04 team wrote their own chap­ The Belles won the MIAA championship m qualifying for the NCAA Championship as they ter in Notre Dame sports history as they advanced the fail season, shooting a 679 as they fin­ finished in 12th place at the NCAA Central to the NCAA Tournament for the first time ever. ished first in the eight-team tournament at Regional in West Lafayette, Ind. Xoriko Nakazaki earned third place at the Big Olivet. Narrowly missing the tournament put a sour East tournament, partially because of her score of The spring portion of the schedule also finish to what, was otherwise a successful sea­ 70 in the second round — the lowest score for a started off well for the Belles, as they took son. round in Big East Championship history. Katie fifth-place overall at the 19-tram Ferris State Notre Dame won the Big East Brophy and Karen Intta took fourth and seventh invitational, a competition that included sev­ Championship, defeating defending-champion place, respectively, and all three golfers were eral schools at the Division ! level. Virginia Tech by five strokes. named to the All-Big East team. In the spring of 2004, Saint Mary’s finished Junior Tommy Balderston finished in third Nakazaki, who will be a sophomore this year, eighth in the NCAA cham pionships, with place at the tournament, earning an All-Big also did well at the NCAA Central Regional*, plac­ Stefanie Simmerman leading the team with East Conference team selection as a result. ing 36th overall. The Irish, as a team, finished in an 82.92 scoring average throughout the All five golfers who participated in the 17th place. four-round tournament. NCAA Regional return to the team this season, Lotta is the team’s only senior, and with both The Belles should have another good sea­ as the team heads into 2004 with a realistic Brophy and Nakazaki returning to the team in son this year, with Simmerman returning as a chance to repeat as Big East champions. addition to new freshmen Alexandra Diaz- senior. The only players lost to graduation Freshmen Greg Rogers and Mike King add Calderon and Jane Lee, the Irish could equal or from last year are Jaelyn Thompson and additional depth to the team this year. surpass their success from last season. Elizabeth Hanlon,

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The Belles only lose one senior from last After losing just three seniors and gaining a year’s team, but they will also have to deal with new coach, the Belles look to improve on last Adrian the loss of Kristen Playko after the sophomore year’s fifth place finish in the MIAA. decided to study abroad this year. This fall, they will be under the leadership of Saint Mary’s loses senior Alison Shevik from Caryn Mackenzie; who comes to Saint Mary’s Albion last year’s 16-13 (5-10 in MIAA) season from John Adams High School, where she was Playko’s offensive output will be missed, as the head girls’ soccer coach. ,;| Alma |, she was named a first-team All-MiAA player Mackenzie returns a talented bunch, including after leading the Belles with 496 kills and 54 senior Jen Concannon, who led the team in Calvin service aces in 104 sets during the 2003 season. points and earned first-team All-MIAA honors Senior Elise Rupright also returns, after lead­ last season. Joining her is junior defenseman ing the Belles with 43 solo blocks and 104 total Carrie Orr, who started all 19 games and also Hope blocks. Rupright also led the team with a .254 earned first-team All-MIAA honors. Joining these hitting percentage. two will be sophomore Carolyn Logan and senior Kalamazoo Saint Mary’s coach Julie Schroeder-Biek adds Katie Taylor. Both were named second-team All- two talented freshmen in Elizabeth Stohl and MLAA a year ago. Stephanie Bauer. Goalie Laura Hctine returns one year removed Olivet The Belles open their season Sept. 1 at home from receiving honorable mention All-MiAA hon­ against the University of Chicago. ors. Saint Mary's page 32 The Observer ♦ SPORTS Saturday, August 21, 2004

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TIM KACMAR/The Observer Sophomore Jen Buczkowski fights off a Mlchlglan defender last season. The Irish Just returned from a preseason trip to Brazil.

“We talked a lot about school and stuff, what to expect being Brazil a student athlete,” Jones said. continued from page 36 “[They told me] don’t worry, just go out there and be your­ last game too,” she said. “Your self, just play hard and that’s whole life you dream about really all you can do. You putting on that Irish uniform can’t worry about things you and when that finally happens, can’t control.” you’re shaking.” NCAA ru les p erm it every Coach Randy Waldrum told school team to take one for­ Notre Dame’s athletic Web site eign trip every four years. The that he was pleased with the Irish last left American soil in results, especially from his the summer of 2000 (also for younger players. Brazil) and finished that year “We didn’t have too many as one of the best teams in bad performances over the school history. Ranked No. 1 course of the six games,” he for most of the season, the said. “It was great to see how team ’s only loss came in the the freshm en can fit in. We NCAA semifinals to eventual found out that our depth is national champion North Free Student Checking going to be tremendous.” Carolina. The depth will be particular­ If the Irish want to improve * No minimum balance ly tremendous at the goalkeep­ from last season, they will er position. need to be * Unlimited transaction* Three differ­ deep after los­ ent players “Your whole life you ing last year’s * No CtseckCard transactmn fees saw signifi­ dream of putting on that leading scorer, * Convenient access to NatiOttal City ATMs and branches cant playing Irish uniform and when Amy Warner, time in net to graduation. whether you’re a t home, school, or on the? road over the that finally happens, Warner helped * Free Online Banking - check balances daily, transfer funds course of the you’re shaking. ” lead the 2003 six gam es. Irish to a near between accounts and view online statements and check images Waldrum has Ashley Jones perfect regular made it clear season and a * Free Online Bill Payment that junior Irish freshman No. 2 ranking. Erika Bohn. But the team sophomore Nikki Westfall and lost three of its last five games freshm an Lauren Karas will including twice to Michigan, all be on call to defend the once in the season finale and Irish goal when the regular then again to eliminate the Open any Free Student Checking account season begins. Irish in the second round of and get a free backpack “I’ve never had three keep­ the NCAA tournament. Notre ers as good and as close in Dame will meet the Wolverines performance as these three,” again in this year’s final regu­ W aldrum said. “We have to lar season contest Oct. 28 in make the kids understand, Ann Arbor. because we play so many Before the team concen­ gam es in a sh o rt period of trates on revenge, the team time, that some may have to must focus on first things first, sacrifice some minutes to help namely sorting out the lineup. keep the team fresh." “We haven’t really talked Work and practice have been about [playing time],” Jones a big part of the team ’s jour­ said. “The Brazil trip was just Stop by any National City bank branch, visit NationalCEty.com or call 347-5626. ney to the southern hemi­ to see where everyone fit in.” sphere, but the foreign envi­ If Jones and the rest of her c o m PEW CENTRAL UNIVERSITY GARDENS * 1 e hnriis w * # # i>94(! N o rth M ain S trw t ronment provided a great new classm ates continue to 574)374733 5742374760 opportunity for the team to perform well, they may fit in bond with the upperclassmen sooner than they think. getting the chance to impart Si.« to Itogtfew C&etWmg afeiwi Qtitw #11 CMI a * to ww A** Cltedchy attaeuls «t*n«d w?8t metwy #6t m deposit at some useful advice to their Contact Matt Mooney at tmhftiil uiff. tint# am p* kmdtoW vAil® w*#* tMtaftfl Of/ Ibr light In ssbstllule item <4 slmtai i freshmen teammates. [email protected] fe »im m : • awmw, Saturday, August 21, 2004 The Observer ♦ SPORTS page 33

Photo courtesy of Notre Dame Sports Information Andrew MacKay swam for the Cayman Islands in the Olympics.

al records in the 100-meter but­ terfly, and several other record in Record the backstroke, breaststroke and continued from page 36 individual medley events. He reached the Olympics after liked to go a little faster, but with earning an invitation in both the all the nerves at the Olympics, I 200-meter individual medley and was happy.” 400-meter individual medley at MacKay’s quick start in the the 2003 Pan Am Games. 200-meter individual medley “It was huge,” MacKay said of helped him distance himself from the Olympics. “You’re up against the field, as his start was .02 sec­ the best in the world.” onds faster than anyone else in MacKay said he will be in the field. South Bend the day after the “I’ve always had a pretty good closing ceremonies, which are start,” he said. “Playing a lot of August 30. He will be flying from sports growing up, I guess you Athens straight to South Bend to just develop a quick reaction.” join the rest of the class of 2008. MacKay will enter Notre Dame “I can’t wait to get there and this fall as the only Notre Dame enjoy the campus,” MacKay said. men’s swimmer to have partici­ AP pated in the Olympics. He also Contact Heather Van Hoegarden Mariel Zagunis, right, and Romania’s Gheorghitoaja dual in the semi final bout of the holds the Cayman Islands nation­ at [email protected] Women’s Individual Sabre competition Tuesday. Zagunis went on to win the gold medal. Gold continued from page 36 he was recruiting the star jun­ ior fencer two years ago. “She had to take a leave for the Olympic games that she w ouldn’t be able to make it with the crazy schedule,” Bednarski said. But Bednarski also had to sell Zagunis and her family on the ability to continue fencing at a world-class level while surviving in the classroom. “The academic challenge of Students Notre Dame sometimes makes athletes frightened because they know the daily schedule is very tough,” Bednarski said. “I think it’s a challenge for us and for her. We have to take care of her. She is a talented kid.” While Zagunis didn’t attend For your convenience Notre Dame for a year, she wasn’t even on the U.S. Olympic team until June. the following Student Service Offices will be open Zagunis lost in the semifinals of a tournam ent in March to Sada Jacobson by one touch (a under the “Golden Dome” point in fencing). That loss dropped Zagunis to No. 11 in the world rankings and left Jacobson’s sister Emily at No. 10 in the world. Saturday (8/21) from 9:00 a.m. to Noon The qualifying system left Zagunis as the Olympic’s first and alternate and both Jacobson sisters going to Greece. Sunday (8/22) from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m When the Nigerian team declined its Olympic spot, Zagunis claimed the spot at the top-ranked fencer in the April 1 rankings not currently qualified for the Olympics. The fateful turn of events paved the way to Zagunis’ gold medal. Student Accounts 100 Main Building “I’m just happy in the first place that I was able to come Registrar 105 Main Building here and compete,” Zagunis said. Financial Aid 115 Main Building Bednarski said Zagunis was initially slated to retu rn to Student Employment 115 Main Building South Bend on Friday. With her success, those plans could change as the United States Immigration Services 121 Main Building Olympic Committee might want Zagunis to participate in Undergraduate Admissions 220 Main Building the closing ceremonies Aug. 30, meaning Zagunis would Residence Life and Housing 305 MainBuilding get to campus a few days later.

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curve ahead of Walker, but he ♦ Freshman running back Football also sees a desire to conquer Darius Walker could be attract­ Backs that learning curve as soon as ing even more attention to him­ continued from page 36 possible. self with his choice of jerseys. “Darius is not any different Well, that is if it had been his Fall practices split son Grant ran as the feature from any of our freshmen in choice. Walker dons the famous back for 1,085 yards and that he’s also learning,” number three worn traditional­ became the seventh player in Willingham said. “But when ly by Irish greats, including up after rule change Notre Dame history to eclipse you look at the basic skill of Rick Mirer and Joe Montana. the 1,000-yard mark in a sea­ being a good runner, he seems The most recent player to wear son. His experience and knowl­ to be indicating that he has a No. 3, converted wide receiver has, what impact it has on your edge of the system makes Grant vision. That is always a key Arnaz Battle, is returning kicks By JOE HETTLER team. We’ll know once we get (6-1, 218 pounds) the pencilcd- asset if you’re going to be a for the San Francisco 49ers. Sports Writer into the season exactly how it’s in starter, at least for now. very good runner.” “I was No. 7 in high school impacted our team. With the “We got a lot of guys who can Willingham said Hoskins and and I was hoping to try to get After a mandatory five-day other schedule, you knew after play," Thomas said. "But start­ Walker have had parallel expe­ that this year,” Walker said, breaking in period, teams were doing it for years and years you ing off, it’s [Grant’s! to lose. He riences in fall practice. “but Carlyle Holiday moved to restricted on how many two-a- knew exactly where things were knows the system well so he'll “[Hoskins] is similar to wide receiver and he still want­ days they can have and may not going to fall. You knew exactly start the season off as the Darius. There are some good ed to keep his number. I wanted allow any practice of three hours where your team would be and starter, but anything can hap­ things that they’re doing and a single-digit number, and it or more. With that in mind, how to respond to it.” pen so I just got to be ready for there are some days where they was really one of the only sin­ Notre Dame coach Tyrone After implementing the new my time.” are ... wondering what this gle-digit numbers available. So Willingham split his team into format for more than a week, Thomas missed all of spring offense is all about. But they it just worked out that way, I two groups when fall practice Willingham has been pleased practice with an injured ankle seem to be progressing well.” guess.” started for practices that lasted with the results. after red-shirting the previous Hoskins has had a nagging an hour and a half. “We’ve got a lot of work done,” season. The fall repetitions are minor injury and could not be Injury report “I think has been advantageous Willingham said. “When we working him back into a system reached for comment. At 6-foot, ♦ Ryan Grant appeared to to us because it has allowed started one of the main focuses of coaches feel he fits. 195 pounds, the three year, tweak his left hamstring almost every player on the squad the team was to get everyone a “Travis has looked good, but two-way starter from Creston Monday morning and did not repetition and that’s the one lot for repetition. I think we’ve that’s not any different from High School in Grand Rapids, practice in the afternoon or on thing you need to get better,” achieved that so from that stand­ how he looked last fall,” Mich, rushed 209 times for Tuesday. “It’s a minor injury,” Willingham said. point it’s been a good week we’ve Willingham said after Tuesday’s 1,621 yards and 19 touchdowns red-shirt freshman Travis During the first split squad made progress.” practice. “We think Travis can his senior year. He also caught Thomas said. “It’s not serious practice Aug. 10, the team was But the third-year coach also be a good back, lie’s got enough 20 passes for 134 yards and so he’ll be ready to go.” divided into two groups. The first said there are some shortcom­ shiftiness, elusiveness ... speed, two touchdowns and threw a ♦ Red-shirt senior linebacker consisted of mostly first stringers ings to any practice that can be and he is big time tough. Those perfect 3-for-3 for 71 yards and Brandon Hoyte has stood on the and the second group was com­ worrisome. are pretty good ingredients.” a touchdown. sidelines for the major part of prised of reserves and freshman. “What coaches always strive While Thomas is beginning to Other potential backfield con­ the week with his right arm in a Both groups met for 30 minutes for and what you probably never create a buzz with his play in tributors include 5-foot-l 1, sling. Hoyte was second on the for special team work near the get until they actually get to the practice. Walker has entered 202-pound senior Marcus team in tackles last season with end of practice. When a group game and really get the produc­ Notre Dame with immediate Wilson and 6-0, 216-pound jun­ 74, including 48 solo. Courtney was not on the field, they did a tivity in a game is execution,” he expectations. ior Jeff Jenkins. Wilson played Watson led the Irish with 117 variety of activities such as lifting said. “As you know from listening No one expects Walker to in 11 games last season and tackles or riding the exercise bike. to me before, we struggle start, but after breaking the carried the ball 14 times for 29 ♦ Defensive linemen Justin Willingham said he and the because as coaches if one side Georgia State Association sin­ yards, a 2.1 yards per carry Tuck and Kyle Budinsack are other coaches are hoping the does well then one side isn’t gle-season touchdown record average. Though he has coming back from off-season new format helps the team, doing well because you’re work­ with 46, a record formerly held received sparing playing time, ACL surgeries and have sat out although he has never run prac­ ing against yourself and that by Herschel Walker, the 5-foot- Wilson has the most game most of practice. tices this way in the past. makes our practices very com­ 11, 200-pound back could chal­ experience in the Irish back­ “You don’t know,” he said. petitive.” lenge for playing time. field after Grant. “This is the first time we’ve done “I came here because I felt Anybody could potentially Contact Pat Leonard at this. You’re learning as you go in Contact Joe Hettler at the opportunity [to play] was receive the nod at running [email protected] terms of what effectiveness it [email protected] here,” Walker said. “I’m confi­ back, with the depth of the dent in myself that hopefully I’ll backfield and also with the Pacific Coast Concerts get a chance to see the field, nature of the position. Proudly Presents In South Bend and those are my plans.” “I think the running back Walker admits, however, that position is very physical, any­ he must first adjust to the col­ body can go out in any play,” lege game and playbook Thomas said. “So if you’re one, schemes before he makes an two or three, you got to be COVELESKI STADIUM impact. ready to go.” ■■■■■■■■■■■ South BeuU. IN ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ “Right now it’s just me com­ ing in trying to learn the system Backfield bullets as best as possible, which has ♦ Senior Ryan Grant needs only SUNDAY AUGUST 22,2004 • 6:30pm been the hardest thing for me.” 295 yards to become the 13th Walker said. “We ran sort of the player in Notre Dame history to same stuff in high school, but rush for 2,000 yards in a now you have protections with career. He has rushed over 100 Mike linebackers and safeties yards in a game four times for ... which is a lot different from the Irish and has a career rush­ high school.” ing total of 1,705 yards and 13 Willingham sees the learning touchdowns.

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O lym pics ND W o m en ’s S occer Irish don't Domers shine in Athens lose on trip Zagunis defeated China’s Zagunis captures Tan Xue 15-9 in the sabre final. Ian beat U.S. fencer sabre fencing gold Sada Jacobson — who went on to Brazil medal in Athens to win the bronze medal — in the semifinals. By MATT MOONEY for U.S. team The U.S. team appropriately Sports Writer rushed the strip when Zagunis scored the winning point. By MATT LOZAR AFreshman Orientation was “There’s no better feeling Sports Writer a little different this year for than being thrown up there the newcomers on the Notre after becoming champion of Dame women’s soccer team. Winning an Olympic gold anything,” Zagunis said of her Instead of packing their bags medal is a pretty unique teammates tossing her in the for South Bend, the Irish took answer to the standard ques­ air. “I’m glad they could get on their game south of the equa­ tion of “How was your sum­ stage and celebrate with me tor to Brazil for six exhibition mer?” like that.” games against local semi-pro­ Incoming freshman fencer Zagunis had the opportunity fessional teams. Mariel Zagunis can now say to win the gold medal after With the freshmen joining just that. deferring her enrollm ent to the rest team for the first Zagunis won the women’s Notre Dame. Signing with time, Notre Dame meshed well individual sabre competition Notre Dame in November on its way to an undefeated 5- Tuesday in Athens, Greece 2002, Zagunis didn’t enroll in 0-1 record. The Irish encoun­ becoming the first U.S. fencer August 2003 because of the tered little trouble with the to medal since 1984 and the rigorous and demanding opposition, outscoring their first to win a gold medal since Olympic qualifying schedule. international counterparts by 1904. That was something Notre a combined 16-3 margin. “I don’t even know what to Dame fencing coach Janusz Senior Candace Chapman, say right now,” Zagunis told Bednarski knew about when sidelined for all of last season the Associated Press. “I’m so with a knee injury, led the happy.” see GOLD/page 33 Mariel Zagunis kisses her gold medal in individual sabre. team with four goals while first-year players Jannica Tjeder and Ashley Jones both got their feet wet with five points apiece. Irish freshman records fastest start in 200-meter individual medleyJones tallied two goals and Cayman Islands competitor was stroker. As a result, he finished finish. Wednesday, he swam three assists despite getting a By HEATHER really able to show them off. 41st in the 50 swimmer field - the200-meter individual medley few butterflies in her first col­ VAN HOEGARDEN The Notre Dame freshman got six places higher than his seed­ ill 2:07.65, a personal best. legiate action. Sports Editor off the starting block in the 200- ing. “It was my best time, so I can’t “I was definitely extremely meter individual medley Sunday he broke his own complain about that,” MacKay nervous for at least the first Andrew MacKay has always Wednesday morning in just 0.59 national record with a time of said from Athens. “I would have couple games and even the had quick reflexes. But it wasn’t seconds, the fastest time in the 4:32.38 in the 400-meter individ­ until the Olympics that the 2004 games by any non-back- ual medley, good for a 33rd place see RECORD/page 33 see BRAZIL/page 32

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212 pounds] has received first 3.6 yards per carry. Thomas By PAT LEONARD team duties behind the starting hopes to contribute at least as Associate Sports Editor Irish offensive line over the past much as Grant did last season. few days. “Within the last year and this In the first week of fall prac­ Thomas, Walker and Hoskins year, you usually rotate backs a tice, freshman running backs are all preparing as if the next little bit one and two, [like] Darius Walker and Justin carry belongs to them. Julius and Ryan [did last year], Hoskins received the opportunity “Last year was a learning and I think we’re going to do to showcase talent that made stage, the red-shirt year,” some of the same this year.” each a state Thomas said. “I took a lot from Coach Tyrone Willingham did Gatorade See Also Julius [Jones] and Ryan [Grant]. not dispute Thomas’ claim that This year we got a few guys he could see the field early and, Player of the “Fall practices Year in bumped up [in the rotation] and possibly, often. Georgia and split up after I know what I’m doing. So “We’ll let the players deter­ Michigan, rule change” they’re throwing me in there mine what happens,” respectively. and giving me that experience, Willingham said. “But the truth But another page 34 and hopefully I’ll be ready to go is if we can be our best — I think freshman in the first game.” it’s usually when you have the back looks to Notre Dame out-rushed its opportunity to have two backs ... prove just as much as the highly opponents 1,887 yards to 1,526 that are always fresh and always touted incoming players. yards last season, though the attacking the defense, I think ...... With a reported tweaked left bulk of those yards came in you have your best chance to be hamstring sidelining starter explosive outings from Jones. successful.” CLAIRE KELLEY/The Observer Ryan Grant from practice for Grant ran for 510 yards and During Willingham’s first sea- Travis Thomas runs through a drill Wednesday afternoon during several days last week, red-shirt three touchdowns on just 143 practice. Thomas will back up returning starter Ryan Grant. freshman Travis Thomas [6-foot, carries last season, averaging see BACKS/page 34

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