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Volume 44 : Issue 85 friday, february 11, 2011 ndsmcobserver.com Colleges discuss distribution of students Freshmen explore Mendoza considers academic opportunities, possibility of capping prepare to enroll future enrollment in across five schools business programs

By NICOLE TOCZAUER By MELISSA FLANAGAN News Writer News Writer

With the March 4 deadline to The recent surge in enroll- declare a specific college ment in the Mendoza College approaching, students wandered of Business may lead to the up and down aisles of tables at employment of an algorithm Majors Night in South Dining that will limit the number of Hall on Jan. 27. Along the way, students who may declare they paused to inquire about each major in the college, specific majors in the five col- Assistant Dean Samuel leges that make up the Gaglio said. University. An algorithm has been in Sam Gaglio, assistant dean of place for the past three years the Mendoza College of Business, but the college has not yet said he was pleased by how stu- had to force students to take dents continued to explore aca- their second choice of major. demic opportunities. Gaglio said some of the “Most didn’t have a predeter- majors, such as finance, are mined track. That was what currently close to their really demonstrated to me the capacity. opportunities of a Notre Dame Senior A.J. McGauley, chair education,” Gaglio said. of the Academic Affairs Hugh Page, dean of the First Committee, said he is con-

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Revue relocates to Stepan Observer selects new

By KRISTEN DURBIN editors for 2011-12 News Writer government, the controversy The students behind the 2011 Observer Staff Report surrounding an influx of stu- edition of the Keenan Revue Sarah Mervosh, Adriana dent arrests in the fall, and boast that this year’s variety Pratt and Chris Masoud have the tragic death of junior show is “Too Big for Saint been chosen to help oversee Declan Sullivan in October. Mary’s,” as The Observer’s editorial “I’m very excited for this the event’s See Also operations in 2011-2012, opportunity and look for- move to incoming Editor-in-Chief ward to working with a tal- S t e p a n “History of the Douglas Farmer announced ented and dedicated staff to C e n t e r Keenan Revue” Thursday. put out the best paper possi- means the Mervosh will assume the ble every day,” Mervosh said. venue and page 8 position of managing editor, Pratt, a resident of Howard production the No. 2 spot at the paper, Hall, is a junior majoring in will be and Pratt and Masoud will Political Science with a l a r g e r serve as assistant managing minor in Journalism, Ethics than ever. editors. and Democracy. She is a After the O’Laughlin A junior majoring in native of Carmel, Ind., and Auditorium at Saint Mary’s Psychology and Arabic with currently serves as Associate College chose not to renew a minor in Journalism, Scene Editor. Keenan Hall’s contract last Ethics and Democracy, Pratt spent last semester spring, Revue director Grayson Mervosh will assist Farmer studying in London, where Duren and producer Chase GRANT TOBIN/The Observer in managing all departments she developed an online Riddle, both juniors, began Students perform at the 35th annual Keenan Revue Thursday. of The Observer’s print and video blog, “Scene Around their search for a new venue for The variety show moved to Stepan Center this year. online editions. the World,” featuring clips the envelope-pushing produc- A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., from her travels across tion. a place that was more profes- out their credit cards or ask Mervosh is currently study- Europe. “We and the previous director sional than our show.” how much it is, but we wanted ing abroad in London after “I’m thrilled to take on this and producer looked at alter- Riddle said keeping the pro- to keep the event free for stu- initially beginning the position at The Observer and nate spots, including duction free for students was dents,” Riddle said. “We needed semester in Cairo. She look forward to working with Washington Hall and the Morris also a factor in choosing a new a venue that could make the served as News Editor in the a driven and dedicated Performing Arts Center in South location for the show. show free for nearly 4,000 peo- fall semester, and covered a staff,” Pratt said. Bend,” Duren said. “But we did- “At the ticket distribution for variety of topics for The n’t want to take it off campus to the Revue, people always pull see REVUE/page 4 Observer, including student see STAFF/page 3

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said. “I don’t know of any other By TESS CIVANTOS initiative that attempts to address News Writer gender and sexuality in the way that The Edith Stein Project does.” The annual Edith Stein Project Additionally, The Edith Stein will offer a “counter-cultural” Project is entirely student-organ- view on gender and sexuality at ized. the largest student-run confer- “It is a big endeavor for students ence on campus this weekend, to plan a professional confer- said founder Caitlin Shaughnessy ence,” Dwyer said. “[The first] Dwyer, a 2006 Notre Dame gradu- was definitely an adventure.” ate. The initial conference was titled “The Edith Stein Project chal- “Redefining Feminism,” reflecting lenges the assumptions laden in the aim of the founders. our culture about what freedom is “We wanted to look at feminism and what women’s dignity is,” she in a new light and in the perspec- said. “It challenges those assump- tive of Catholic tradition,” Dwyer tions and offers new answers and said. “What better place to do that alternative definitions.” than Notre Dame?” Claire Gillen, conference chair Gillen said while the conference for the 2011 Edith Stein Project, is inspired by Catholic tradition, said the event will offer challeng- The Edith Stein Project is open to ing perspectives. people from all “We don’t backgrounds. expect many of This year’s con- the people who “The Edith Stein ference includes attend the con- Project challenges the w e l l - k n o w n ference to agree Jewish author with the speak- assumptions laden in Wendy Shalit ers on every- our culture about what and Protestant thing,” she said. freedom is and what author Gilbert “We do hope Meilaender. people will women’s dignity is.” “The confer- engage in ence really seeks respectful dia- Caitlin Shaughnessy Dwyer to reach out to logue.” founder people from Dwyer was one Edith Stein Project every walk of of the Project’s life,” Dwyer said. three original “I hope that it founders, along will continue to with Notre Dame graduates attract a very diverse audience Anamaria Scaperlanda-Ruiz and and keep the conversation going.” Madeline Ryland. They began One big change in the confer- planning the conference in 2004 ence over the years has been the as a response to “The Vagina gradual addition of men’s issues. Monologues,” then being per- Dwyer said this conference repre- formed on campus. The confer- sents a greater inclusion than ence’s inaugural run took place in ever. 2006. “[We] have made more of an “During my junior year, the dis- effort to draw men into the con- cussion surrounding the versation.” ‘Monologues’ was very heated and While the conference has one of the arguments in support of evolved over the years, human it was that there was nothing else dignity is still a central theme. on campus that addressed issues This is reflected in the 2011 title, of violence against women,” “Irreplaceable You: Vocation, Dwyer said. “So we wanted to Identity, and the Pursuit of address issues like domestic vio- Happiness.” lence and trafficking, but also The conference theme does not issues the ‘Monologues’ did not just refer to a religious vocation, address.” Gillen said. Abortion, contraception, eating “[It is about] understanding disorders and pornography are vocation as a personal call which among the issues The Edith Stein will vary widely from person to Project seeks to tackle. These are person,” she said. not separate subjects, Dwyer said. Dwyer said she feels privileged “They all [come] from lack of to be involved in this year’s Edith respect for the dignity of the Stein Project. human person and of women in “It’s awesome to see how people particular,” she said. have kept it going,” she said. “I’m Gillen said the conference takes honored to be involved in it again a unique approach to gender this year.” issues. “There isn’t another conference Contact Tess Civantos at that does what this does,” she [email protected]

San Francisco, Calif., Masoud is a junior pursuing Staff a Finance major with a sup- continued from page 1 plementary major in Economics. Masoud served as an He spearheaded The Assistant Sports Editor over Observer’s coverage of the the past year. A native of Notre Dame women’s soccer team’s national champi- onship run this fall. “The Observer is in a great position thanks to the cur- rent editorial staff,” Masoud said. “We have the talent within all of our depart- ments to make the paper even better, and I am excited to be a part of that.” Farmer will begin his duties as Editor-in-Chief on Please recycle The Observer. March 7, and the rest of the Editorial Board will assume their roles March 21. page 4 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Friday, February 11, 2011

tact with the right people to help to Notre Dame because of his Revue us with the show’s production.” long history of producing events Dance program to Hnatusko helped Duren and at the University. continued from page 1 Riddle get in touch with “[Stewart] wants it to be good Shannon Stewart, an independ- because it has his name and ple.” ent production manager and Notre Dame’s name on it,” With convenience, capacity live sound engi- Riddle said. put on performance and cost in mind, Duren and neer and con- “He’s like a Riddle looked into using Stepan sultant at “Our goal is to create a saint because Center for the Revue. Duren S t e w a r t hybrid between a we’re paying another and are representa- said the building was especially Independent for technology By BRIDGET MEADE tive of several choreogra- appealing because of its loca- Production LLC concert and a and service that News Writer phers’ creative ideas and tion. who has theatrical event using would be four inspirations,” she said. “Since our main focus was worked on sev- professional sound to five times as Students will show off their Dieckgrafe said making the show free for stu- eral produc- much other- best moves this weekend as HappensDance displays the dents, Stepan was a great tions at Notre reinforcement and wise.” the Saint Mary’s Program in commitment of an entire option because it’s on campus, Dame over the lighting.” Stewart said Dance will offer three per- technical crew composed of so students wouldn’t have to pay past 17 years. he views his job formances of its annual dance Saint Mary’s students, in for tickets or for transportation S t e w a r t , Shannon Stewart as much more production, “HappensDance,” addition to the 16 students to get to an off-campus venue,” whose previous than just pro- featuring the 2010-11 Dance performing. Duren said. projects at production manager viding basic Ensemble Workshop. “The dancers’ dedication to Once Keenan secured Stepan Notre Dame Stewart Independent lighting and The performances are put arts in education demands Center as its venue, Duren and include a Billy Production LLC sound. together by Saint Mary’s stu- hours and hours of strenuous Riddle knew the larger arena Joel concert, a “Our goal is dents, faculty and guest cho- work. It is exciting to witness would require expanded light- Vince Vaughn to create a reographers Beth LaBaren this caliber of students as ing and sound technology than comedy show and the B1 Block hybrid between a concert and a and Lena Polzonetti. they discover their artistic the standard equipment provid- Party, agreed to provide sound theatrical event using profes- Happensdance will be the voices,” she said. ed in previously used venues. and lighting technology for the sional sound reinforcement and premiere of Polzonetti’s work Senior Katie Brown said she Riddle said Keenan Revue lighting,” Stewart said. “We’ve inspired by the late Italian is excited to perform in the that because he at a reasonable created a theatrical production author and journalist Italo production and Duren are “We don’t have any price, Riddle with a punch.” Calvino, according to a “I am thrilled the Saint amateurs at experience with shows, said. Stewart said working with College press release. Mary’s dance department has their jobs, they so we had to go out of “The lights Notre Dame has always been a HappensDance will show- an annual concert for stu- enlisted the and sound will positive experience, especially case a wide variety of dance dents to participate in,” she help of the our element in a big be much better with events in Stepan Center. styles, including ballet, mod- said. “It’s a great way for the S t u d e n t way to make decisions quality than “We’re here to provide the ern dance, tap dance and a dancers and choreographers Activities Office about stuff we don’t they were at client with the tools they need to kick-line performance to an to express their creativity and for the produc- Saint Mary’s for bring their hard work and vision arrangement of Beatles songs, passion for dance and to tion. really know about.” about the same to life,” Stewart said. “It’s been according to a copy of the share it with the community.” “We don’t price,” Riddle a pleasure working with the performance program. Dieckgrafe said dance have any expe- Chase Riddle s a i d . Keenan guys and Fr. Dan Dance professor and enthusiasts of all knowledge rience with producer “[Stewart’s] [Nolan, Keenan Hall rector], and Happensdance artistic direc- and experience levels can shows, so we workers are we always enjoy coming down tor Indi Dieckgrafe said the appreciate the program. had to go out of Keenan Revue practically here to do shows because it’s a name of the show derives “HappensDance offers a our element in working for great place.” from the diverse choreogra- delightful sampling of dance a big way to make decisions free and paying for their hotels The Keenan Revue will be phy and performances fea- to even the most timid of about stuff we don’t really know out of pocket so the public does- performed Friday and Saturday tured in the production. audiences,” she said. about,” Riddle said. “Peggy n’t have to pay for tickets to the at 7 p.m. in Stepan Center. “‘HappensDance’ refers to a Hnatusko [director of student Revue.” concert of repertory pieces Contact Bridget Meade at activities programming for Duren and Riddle said Contact Kristen Durbin at that are independent of one [email protected] Student Activities] got us in con- Stewart made it a point to come [email protected] Friday, February 11, 2011 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS page 5

rithm, they recognize it is capacities before freshmen consider their passions and what the only solution under cur- are asked to declare a they wish to gain from their Mendoza rent circumstances. major. As a result, a lot of Colleges experiences. continued from page 1 “We need to have the prob- predicting goes into creating continued from page 1 “To say one program will give lem of over-enrollment actu- a schedule and cap for the you an advantage over another is cerned about students leav- ally manifest before we can following fall semester. Year of Studies, said enrollment an incorrect statement. What are ing Mendoza if they are not start dealing with long-term “We use the history to pre- numbers for each college are you passionate about? Be excit- able to study their first solutions,” McGauley said. dict the future,” he said. variables. ed, engaged and throw yourself choice. McGauley said the The college will determine “But last year’s class didn’t “The first year at Notre Dame into it,” he said. “Each is equally college denied an appeals whether the algorithm will follow the usual pattern.” is a time of discernment and con- impressive and creates an process he suggested. be used next year after cur- The staff at Mendoza templative exploration,” Page advantage in your next endeav- “They refused to set up an rent sophomores in Mendoza worked diligently with the said. “Enrollment numbers speak or.” appeals process on the declare their majors by Feb. students who were not able to the intellectual curiosity of our John McGreevy, dean of the premise that if you set it up, 18. to register for necessary students and the unfolding of College of Arts and Letters, said a everyone will use it,” he Difficulties began last classes, and Gaglio said his their journeys as college should said. “I completely under- spring, when a larger-than- office was able to accommo- they respond to open significant stand, but from my point of expected number of students date everyone. the call of wis- intellectual and view, I’m trying to defend entered the college and Gaglio said one likely rea- dom’s voice.” “Enrollment numbers moral questions the students.” quickly filled a number of son for the growth of Page said he speak to the to students. McGauley said while the required introductory-level Mendoza is the college’s anticipates the intellectual curiosity of “College is the committee does not agree classes. ranking as the No. 1 under- College of Arts perfect time to with all aspects of the algo- Gaglio said he builds class graduate business school in and Letters to our students and the study and the country, according to enroll the most unfolding of their debate these BusinessWeek. Last year’s freshmen, fol- journeys as they great issues,” he ranking was published lowed closely by said. “The ability shortly before freshmen the Mendoza respond to the call of to write, the were asked to declare a col- College of wisdom’s voice.” ability to analyze lege. Business and data, and the “It’s a real possibility,” the College of Hugh Page ability to speak Gaglio said. “We’re planning Science. is of greatest use for some additional capacity Page said 28 dean for any student for this coming fall based on percent of fresh- First Year of Studies after leaving that possibility.” men plan to Notre Dame.” McGauley said the econo- enter the College For freshmen my could be an influence on of Arts and Letters, 26 percent still deciding, Holly Martin, assis- students’ decisions to enter the Mendoza College of Business, tant dean of the First Year of Mendoza. 18 percent the College of Studies, said it is important to “It’s not as much business Engineering, 25 percent the remember choosing a college or is up, as it is arts and letters College of Science and two per- major is not the same as choos- is down,” McGauley said. cent the School of Architecture. ing a career. “People feel the need to get, Currently, Arts and Letters con- “The Career Center is happy to for lack a better word, a sists of 2,500 undergraduates. work with first-year students more useful degree.” Mendoza has about possible Gaglio said that because 1,780; Science career choices,” the University cannot control 1 , 1 8 9 ; she said. “But it the rankings or the economy, Engineering “The ability to write, isn’t necessary it is difficult to predict the 950; and the ability to analyze to know what number of students who are Architecture you would like going to declare Mendoza as 250. data, and the ability to to do as a future their chosen college. Page said speak is of greatest career when “Is this pattern going to enrollment in use for any student choosing your continue or is it going to sta- engineering, sci- after leaving Notre college or bilize or is it going to ence and busi- major.” decline?” Gaglio said. “We ness majors has Dame.” Page said stu- can’t change the factors, so increased, while dents change we have to be prepared.” the School of John McGreevy their minds Architecture has dean often as course- Contact Melissa Flanagan at seen consistent work, conversa- mfl[email protected] demand. College of Arts and Letters tions and intel- Page said lectual explo- there is a deep- ration generate ening student moments that interest in educational synergies lead to reevaluation. involving coursework between “A decision at or near the end other colleges and the College of of the first year at Notre Dame Arts and Letters. need not be seen as irreversible,” “Contemporary issues such as he said. sustainability, energy policy, glob- It is crucial for students to fol- al health, technology and values, low their passions, Gaglio said. ethics and business, peace stud- “You don’t ‘have’ to do any- ies and poverty studies require thing except believe in what you broad disciplinary exposure,” study to be a success. The point said Page. “That places students is, the university education is and faculty from all of these your grounding, and then you Colleges at what might be termed specialize after that,” he said. a ‘nexus of creativity,’ where the “Continue your education. We ideas and innovations that will learn our entire lives.” shape the future are imagined.” Gaglio said students deciding Contact Nicole Toczauer at which college to enter should [email protected] The Observer Viewpoint page 6 Friday, February 11, 2011 INSIDE COLUMN Potentiality Seriously Consider Socrates: once upon a time, he was fairly ignorant, grammar of reality. To understand this is to take the first step but as he grew older, he learned a great many things — music into wisdom — into what is indeed beyond, in some sense, the among them. An unmusical man, in other words, became a systematic knowledge of the world. Aristotle was the first to real- Saint Mary’s musical man. One might conclude that, by citing these two prin- ize this, and we honor him by transliterating the Greek for this ciples — unmusicality and manhood — one has explained the knowledge, “metaphysics.” Dear students of “Saint Marian’s change. But how is it that we can come to a knowledge of that which College,” But this should strike one as baffling. cannot itself be explained? Well, given that it is the very gram- Last year, the Keenan Revue Consider that, on the one hand, mar of the world and of our knowledge of that world, it is instructed “excited” Notre Dame Socrates was a man before the change, already intimately familiar to us. Consider: Socrates had the boys everywhere to go ahead and and he was a man after the change — power to walk to the square — he had, that is, the strength to do grab a so isn’t this mere stasis? Consider that, it — and he did so. Likewise, Socrates had the power to savagely “Smckers.” A lot Anna Boarini on the other hand, Socrates was beat Euthyphro — he had, that is, the strength to do it — and this of girls were unmusical before the change, and he is so despite the fact that he did not do so. But all things are like offended and the was musical after the change — so this: rocks have the “power” to fall, pale people have the “power” Saint Mary’s News Writer isn’t this mere replacement of one to be tan, bronze has the “power” to be a statue of Hermes, and administration thing by another? Daniel Sportiello so on. Sometimes they use this power, and sometimes they don’t. asked the Revue to find a new An answer, one might think, imme- But they have the same powers either way. home, which resulted in its new diately presents itself. While it is true It is these “powers” in things that constitute the causal order of Bound location at the Stepan Center. I that, on the one hand, Socrates was a the world: whether they lead to change or not, these powers Variables think that this year, us “SMC man both before and after the have the kind of stability — and the kind of movement — Chicks” need to take a step back change, nonetheless something did required in any systematic account of change. These “powers,” and take a chill pill. Seriously. It’s change — his unmusicality. And while it is true that, on the other of course, comes in degrees: it is easier for Socrates to walk to all in good fun and we shouldn’t hand, Socrates was unmusical before the change and was musi- the square if he is already halfway there than if he has to start take ourselves so seriously that we cal after the change, nonetheless something remained through from his home, for example. Indeed, in general, the greater the can’t laugh at something funny. the change — his manhood. “power” is, the “easier” it will be for the change to happen — Honestly, we should take their jokes But this should strike one as even more baffling. One has that is, the more likely the change is to happen. The “power” of a as a compliment. The men of attempted to explain the change by citing two different principles rock to fall, especially when there is nothing in the way to stop its Keenan Hall are just so in awe of — by noting, in other words, that Socrates was both unmusical fall, is so strong as to be undeniable, for example: in such a situa- our collective awesomeness that and that he was a man. If these two are each what Socrates real- tion, one can confidently predict that the rock will indeed fall. they have to make fun of us to pay ly is, however, how can he cease to be one and yet remain the Aristotle was the first to realize this, but for some reason we us a real compliment. We should other? Yet if they are not each what Socrates really is, how can transliterate the Latin, not the Greek, for this power, “potentiali- revel in the fact that we are even they explain the change? ty.” It is this principle — the “power” of a given thing to be what mentioned in this year’s title, “Too Aristotle poses this very dilemma. His answer is that, while it becomes — that ultimately explains change: the potentiality for big for Saint Mary’s.” Instead of Socrates is, loosely speaking, both unmusical and a man — while something is to be found in the combination of its negation and a freaking out and giving people both musicality and manhood are, in some sense, the explana- certain underlying thing — and just which underlying thing is to more ammunition against us as a tion for the change — these do not get at the heart of what be found through induction over experience. Moreover, the group, we should brush off the Socrates is, strictly speaking — they do not, in other words, really stronger the potentiality for something, the more likely that thing jokes and laugh with everyone. explain the change. To explain change strictly speaking requires is to arise — and just how strong a potentiality a given combina- We have a reputation of being a principle that is somehow, in one way, the result of the change tion yields is also to be found through induction over experience. nothing more than party girls in — but also somehow, in another way, not that result. Somehow, Thus, for instance, not just any unmusical thing can become search of our “MRS” degree. The the combination of unmusical and man yield a principle that is, musical, nor just any man: it takes an unmusical man to yield the reason many people feel this way is strictly speaking, both the result of the change and not that result potentially musical — and an unmusical man in his final lyre les- because they only see us on the — in exactly the way required to explain the change, even son is far more likely to change into a musical man than an weekend. You want to be taken though neither the unmusical nor the man explains the change. unmusical man who has never seen a lyre. Indeed, given suffi- seriously? You want the jokes to No doubt this strikes one as baffling. And yet it should not: this cient induction over experience, one can predict anything. But it stop? Then start acting more like mysterious principle — the correct explanation for the change — took an Aristotle to realize that it is the grammar of the world our counterparts across the street. is not actually so mysterious: Socrates becomes actually musical that makes this knowledge possible. Take a class or join a club and because he was potentially musical. To be both unmusical and a show everyone that just because man, in other words, just is to have a certain potentiality — that Daniel John Sportiello is in his third year in the philosophy you chose to go to Saint Mary’s for musicality. Ph.D. program. Listen to his radio show on WVFI at 1 p.m. on doesn’t make you a total idiot. You But what is potentiality? Admittedly, it cannot itself be Thursdays. He can be reached at [email protected] can’t complain about never being explained: rather, it is that in terms of which every explanation is The views expressed in this column are those of the authors taken seriously by Notre Dame boys offered; it is the grammar of every explanation — and, thus, the and not necessarily those of The Observer. and being seen as stupid by Notre Dame girls if you only ever go across the street to party. I know how hard we work as Saint Mary’s girls, and I know that when it EDITORIAL CARTOON comes to the weekend personally I want to have fun. I don’t want to look back on my years in college and only have fond memories of the library. I think, as a group, we should not become upset and angry over what- ever they will say this weekend at the Keenan Revue. Rather, we should embrace the jokes. I know who I am, and that is more than just a party girl. But, I also have a sense of humor and don’t mind laughing at myself. I know that I don’t want to turn into a cold and emotion-free person that can’t rec- ognize a good joke if it slapped her on the face. So, women of Saint Mary’s, take this weekend as an opportunity to laugh with your friends about the stereotypes that are so prevalent across our two campuses. When the Keenan men make a joke about us, don’t be so quick to judge them as a dorm full of misogynist pigs. Rather, embrace their humor in a way that shows how truly classy and fabulous we really are. Any woman that has the ability to laugh QUOTE OF THE DAY QUOTE OF THE DAY at herself in an elegant manner is the kind of woman that Saint Mary’s wants us to become and the Submit a Letter “It is nobler to declare oneself kind Notre Dame girls wish they “Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.” wrong than to insist on being right could be. to the Editor at — especially when one is right.” The views expressed in the Inside Robert Frost Column are those of the author and U.S. poet www.ndsmcobserver.com Friedrich Nietzsche not necessarily those of The Observer. German philosopher Contact Anna Boarini at [email protected] The Observer Viewpoint Friday, February 11, 2011 page 7 You don’t have to be straight to shoot straight

History was made on December 22, more conservative military community for camp and are a capable service person, also argued that many service member, when President Obama signed into law the an effective repeal of DADT. This motivated they should be allowed to serve in the especially in the Marine Corps, would feel repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) Secretary Gates in March 2010 to create a armed forces, regardless of their sexual uncomfortable if a repeal was implement- the ban on homosexuals serving openly in committee of military personnel tasked orientation. DADT is also a dysfunctional ed. Surely, for some, the open acceptance the military. While many don’t believe in with analyzing how repealing DADT would policy. Since 1993, 13,000 service mem- of homosexuals in the military will be diffi- the repeal of DADT at affect “military effectiveness.” On Nov. 30, bers have been dismissed by the military cult. However, there is no reason why serv- a time when America Adam Newman 2010, the committee released a 250-page due to DADT. This comes while many serv- ice members will not accept a repeal of is at war, their argu- study that was based on input from hun- ice members have served as many as four DADT. The co-chairs of the committee elo- ments are misguided. dreds of thousands of service members. tours overseas because of the wars in Iraq quently noted this in the DADT study: We Before 1993, mili- Scientia The study breaks the commonly held and Afghanistan. are both convinced that our military can tary code banned potentia est assumption that a repeal of DADT would Those against the repeal of DADT argue do this, even during this time of war. We do homosexuals from negatively affect the military. The commit- that many high-ranking military personnel, not underestimate the challenges in imple- serving in the mili- tee found that 70 percent of service mem- such as the heads of the Marine Core and menting a change in the law, but neither tary. Early in his presidency, Bill Clinton bers surveyed had worked alongside some- Army, believe that DADT should continue should we underestimate the ability of our attempted to change this policy, but could- one they believed to be a homosexual. Of as military policy. While these military men extraordinarily dedicated servicemen and n’t push a repeal through Congress. those, 92 percent stated that the unit’s are certainly entitled to their opinions, women to adapt to such change and con- Instead, President Clinton issued an order ability to work together was very good, their opinions should by no means dictate tinue to provide our nation with the mili- forbidding military recruiters from asking good, or neither good nor poor. Moreover, policy. One interesting comparison the tary capability to accomplish any mission. applicants questions about their sexual ori- 70 percent of the service members sur- DADT committee drew is the repeal of There are many great quotes about entation. This allowed homosexuals to veyed believed that a repeal of DADT DADT will be similar to the end of racial America, but one of my personal favorites serve in the military only by not openly would have a positive, mixed or no effect segregation in the military in the late is from Winston Churchill: America will revealing their sexual orientation. on the military. Based upon statistics simi- 1940s. The committee noted that as many always do the right thing … after they have However, if homosexual service members lar to those above and the other findings top generals are today against the repeal exhausted all the alternatives. It was revealed their sexual orientation, they from the review, the committee came to of DADT, many top generals during the heartwarming to finally see America do could be dismissed from the military. This the following conclusion: Based on all we 1940s were against the racial integration the right thing, and consequently show gay policy received the name “Don’t Ask, Don’t saw and heard, our assessment is that, of the military, including WWII heroes Americans that they still have a country Tell.” when coupled with the prompt implemen- General George Marshall and General worth fighting for. President Obama made ending DADT a tation of the recommendations we offer Dwight D. Eisenhower. History has shown priority, and as a result appointed Robert below, the risk of repeal of “Don’t Ask, that the racial integration of the armed Adam Newman is a sophomore majoring Gates, (a DADT opponent), as his Secretary Don’t Tell” to overall military effectiveness forces was not just sound policy, but the in finance. He can be contacted at of Defense. While liberals wanted is low. right thing to do. There is no doubt that [email protected] President Obama to repeal DADT quickly, No statistics are needed, however, to history will render a similar verdict on the The views expressed in this column are President Obama and Secretary Gates argue that DADT is a discriminatory policy. repeal of DADT. those of the authors and not necessarily knew that they needed the support of the If someone passes the necessary tests, boot Those against the repeal of DADT have those of The Observer.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Definition of a man True manhood Dear Mr. Mullen (“Be a man,” Feb. 9), In response to both Mr. O’Leary (“Day of woman,” Feb. 9) and Mr. Mullen (“Be a While you may not be the type of man to use conditioner or be in touch with your emo- Man,” Feb 8), I agree with many points from each. I do indeed believe “the absence tions, don’t expect that you are all that is man. While I agree with you and Mr. Metz in of true manhood is a serious problem in society,” and I think we all know at least a regarding Siegfried’s “Day of Man” as a very honorable day, I must side with Mr. Metz in his few sensitive guys who do indeed get the girl. fears about what exactly Notre Dame men think it means to be a man. I have never been a However, in a society today that tries to define masculinity in terms of athletic man, so I cannot guarantee I know exactly what I am talking about, but it seems you have achievements, sexual conquests and economic power, we need to reevaluate our no problems assuming you know what us women want to date. I have known quite a few definition of masculinity. men in my day, and not all of them are “to a certain standard of masculinity.” At least, they “Masculinity, first and foremost, ought to be defined in terms of relationships,” don’t abide by your standard of masculinity. I have known men to cry, use conditioner and claims Joe Ehrmann in Jeffery Marx’s book “Season of Life: a football star, a boy, a they still have had quite a few girls chasing after them. journey to manhood.” As for your thoughts about Fr. Sorin and Corby, I am sure both men wore coats in the Joe was an NFL star for eight years with the Baltimore Colts back in the 1970’s, winter. Their statues are also wearing robes, and Fr. Sorin’s has a hat, thus even the stat- lost his brother to cancer, became ordained a minister in 1985 and later coached a ues are aware of the weather. As for your comment about Stonehenge, I like how you neg- high school boy’s football team where he taught them, in his opinion, what it means lect to mention the brave women who are also being honored in that memorial. to be a man for others. Again I don’t want to take anything away from “Day of Man,” in fact I enjoy seeing them “If you look over your life at the end of it,” claims Joe, “life wouldn’t be measured outside of DeBartolo and dropping the last of my week’s change into their cups. Yet, if you in terms of success based on what you’ve acquired or achieved or what you own. are going to assume that girls only want to date the tough-weathered men, you are wrong, The only thing that’s really going to matter is the relationships you’ve had.” sir. And in fact, it is phallocentric and discriminatory to assume that all those with X and Y So when my favorite golfer loses almost all his corporate endorsements, naturally chromosomes must be held to the same standard of manhood. I can empathize with Mr. Mullen’s point above. But I think we tend to get confused Good Luck on Valentine’s Day, between the false fronts of masculinity and what it actually means to be a man for others. Don’t get me wrong, I still loved the movie Fight Club, but I think it takes Christine Fagan more than “kicking ass and taking names” to define true manhood. junior Joe Ehrmann also talks about one more criteria in being a man. He claims that Farley Hall “all of us ought to have some kind of cause, some kind of purpose in our lives that’s Feb. 9 bigger than our own individual hopes, dreams, wants, and desires. At the end of our live, we ought to be able to look back over it from our deathbed and know that somehow the world was a better place because we lived, we loved, we were other- centered, other-focused.” So when an entire dorm bonds together and stands outside all day in shorts and a t-shirt, giving themselves a better perspective on what it means to be homeless, and Sexual morality all doing it for a cause greater than themselves, that’s an example of being a man. When most guys are on their deathbed, I don’t think the thoughts going through While your article (“Let’s talk about sex,” Feb. 10), seemed well-meaning, albeit a lit- their minds are, I wish I’d made state in basketball back in high school, or I wish I tle preachy, after reading it I felt compelled to respond to your conclusion that couples would have made more money or slept with more women. I’d take a stab at saying using contraceptive means are inherently objectifying the act of sex as well as each it’s probably more like, I wish I’d have gotten to know who my dad really was, or I other. Now I’m only a lowly Computer Science major but I feel five years of Catholic wish I’d have been a better sibling to my brothers and sisters. You want to know theological education at a Jesuit high school might give me a bit of credibility. At any what real masculinity is? It’s all about forming relationships, and it’s about having a rate, from what I remember, for the act of sexual intercourse to be legitimate in the cause bigger than you. Church’s eyes it must follow two general guidelines: that it be a mutual act of love between a man and a woman (though others might disagree) and that it must be open Michael Taylor to the possibility of conception. Here’s where I get to the point; while the use of contra- senior ception in effect can make the act of sexual intercourse, illegitimate or even (gasp) sin- off-campus ful, that does not mean that there was not an air of mutual love between the two part- Feb. 10 ners. I don’t think a couple that truly loves each other but doesn’t have the moral gumption to wait a few years or risk the uncertainty or confusion of “Natural Family Planning” should be as easily decried as objectifying each other as those at a random dorm party or on spring break. As for everything else, this is neither the time nor space to tread the other more tested battlegrounds of Catholic moral theology espoused in your response. Time to remove my moral debate cap and get back to cod- Polar Bear Plunge. ing and video games. This weekend. Thomas Falcon sophomore Sorin Hall Write a Letter to the Editor. Feb. 10 The Observer Scene page 8 Friday, February 11, 2011

Keenan Revue in Review

and the staff receives roughly 45 every parody of campus By JORDAN GAMBLE fall and whittles the program down to 15 favorite “Harry Scene Editor or 20 skits based on quality and content. Potter.” “The entire Revue is all Keenan,” said “Another thing Dreary winters are yet another Notre Patrick Mines, a Keenan president and that sticks out Dame tradition. Football season divides one of the Revue’s head writers, responsi- about Keenan up the fall with six or seven jam-packed ble for perennial features like the Revue Revue is how iden- gamedays, News. “So, if you write a skit, you can tity-driven our but come pick your friends to be in the skit.” dorm culture is,” s e c o n d At least one freshman is generally said Nick Burley, a semester, the assigned as historian, and gets the task of junior and one of weather is documenting the production and archiv- Keenan’s three hall gray, the ing all the printed materials – from pro- presidents. “If you snow is piled grams to t-shirt designs to the letter sent think about it, high and out to Keenan alumni requesting dona- what other college would be able to do there just tions to cover the technical aspects of the this? aren’t that show. Riddle says that in recent years, “Here, everyone has their many cam- these donations have climbed toward own idea of what a hall is.” p u s - w i d e $13,000, mostly because “so many people But getting to the final pro- events to get in the past have been so strongly affected duction takes months of work swept up in. and excited about it,” Riddle said. and lots of discarded ideas. T h a t ’ s One of the reasons the Revue is still so After the staff decides what where the popular is because a lot of things at Notre skits to scrap and which ones K e e n a n Dame just never change — including the to keep, what lines need to be Revue came in. drudgery of the early spring semester. changed, what will be funny to “It started as a dorm event in the base- In a feature on the Revue in the 1982 a few people or an audience of ment here in Keenan,” said Chase Riddle, Dome yearbook, director Paul Callahan close to 4,000 people over a junior in Keenan and the Revue’s pro- said Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s stu- three nights. ducer this year. The first Revue was a tal- dents “were tired of the same party or Few of the students running ent show thrown together because the bar routine on Friday and Saturday the show and acting in the skits men in the dorm were bored with cam- nights ... The success of the Revue is due have any experience in theater, pus life, he said. to the fact that it continues to offer an so their learning curve is steep That first incarnation didn’t show many alternative to the social life at ND/SMC.” once people return from winter signs of greatness. “Keenan Revue has its own vacuum,” break and the real work on “Turns out said John Siegel, who directed the show rehearsals begins. Keenan wasn’t as tal- in 2008 as a junior. “Nothing else is really “It’s special how it takes all ented as they thought going on, so people can look forward to these people with different they were,” said that in the winter months.” interests, a lot of them not Grayson Duren, a jun- This year’s Revue staff promises to keep being creative, performing interests, and ior and this year’s up the beloved brand of lowbrow humor: puts together something that people for director. The talent the Breen-Phillips jokes have apparently the most part enjoy,” Siegel said. “It’s show angle soon mor- been a mainstay for at least 20 years, at crazy how it comes together in a two phed into a scripted least according to a story in the Feb. 3, week peri- sketch comedy show, 1989, edition of The Observer. Other od.” similar to “Saturday themes have also stood the test of time. “Tempers Night Live,” which “Sensitive viewers should be fore- flare and premiered on NBC the warned of the phallic themes of several egos get fall before the first acts,” The Observer’s features editors hurt,” Kang “real” Keenan Revue wrote in a short article accompanying a d m i t t e d , in 1976. several photos of the 1989 Revue. “Freud but he also The show has would have a field day studying such added that become one of the sketches as ‘Keenan Size’ and ‘Three it’s worth it biggest campus events of the spring Member Piano.’” when the semester. After outgrowing Washington Like the Digital Shorts on “Saturday audiences Hall by the 1980s, it took up residence in Night Live,” many of the jokes enter the are roaring Saint Mary’s O’Loughlin Auditorium until Notre Dame vernacular after Revue with laugh- last year, when the College’s administra- weekend. Current seniors probably ter. tion did not renew the Revue’s contract. remember the “Ubiquitous Girl” skit of “I just The 36th Revue premiered last night in 2008, which Siegel said practically wrote know that Stepan Center and continues tonight and itself after several Keenanites realized every time a freshman class gets in, they Saturday at 7:30 p.m. they all kept running into the same girl hear about the Keenan Revue, they get At least a fifth around campus. (Siegel said he went to excited about of the men in the Notre Dame football game in New it,” he said. Keenan directly York City last fall and even saw “But it’s participate in Ubiquitous Girl in Yankee Stadium.) s o m e t h i n g some way, Riddle “The whole intention is to get people that you can’t said. Though the talking about it,” said Tae Kang, a 2008 really take Revue comes off graduate who was head writer of the ownership in as “so college” in show his senior year. “We make skits that until you par- its often-obscene people talk about throughout their time at ticipate or you humor and bare- Notre Dame.” see it … You bones set design, Kang said he and other Revue writers want to pass the Revue staff tried to make a point of balancing the that on, and make that next group of guys starts work in humor between “being intelligent and have that positive experience.” October by choos- clever and being completely grotesque.” Riddle said this year’s Revue will con- ing a theme and Although pop culture and current tinue that trend. sifting through events get stage time, in the opinion of “Being funny — anybody can do it, but different skit Revue staff past and present, the best we’ve made a tradition out of it.” ideas. Anyone in skits draw on the college culture specific Keenan can sub- to Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s — Contact Jordan Gamble at mit a script — whether it’s “Ubiquitous Girl,” a raunchy [email protected]

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DeBartolo Performing Arts Center SUB Movie By CLAIRE STEPHENS will receive free popcorn when Where: 101 DeBartolo Hall Scene Writer attending these films. Cost: 2 for $1 Hoping to attract a Saturday Learn More: sub.nd.edu/ NOW SHOWING: Romance, Sci-Fi night crowd, DPAC is encouraging Friday: “The Notebook” 8:30 p.m. and Midnight Movies gamers to this weekend’s screening and 10 p.m. While Student Union Board (SUB) of “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” Saturday: “The Notebook” 8:30 is known for its weekly Acousticafe with the following message from its p.m. and 10 p.m. and $3 movies, other resources Facebook page: “GET YOUR GAME NDtv around campus are appealing to ON! Come early on Saturday at Where: Channel 53 students by making the cinema 11:30 p.m. for the midnight screen- Cost: Free experience available and afford- ing of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Learn More: nd.edu/~sbnd/ able. and game to old school Super Mario Month of February: “Star Trek” February marks not only the Brothers, Mario Cart 64 and more. month NDtv is playing “Star Trek” 16 bit glory awaits you!” Late Night Food on its channel all month long, but With NDtv offering a night in with Reckers also the start of the DeBartolo the television, SUB offering a Open 24/7 Performing Art Center’s midnight romantic date with the projection Starbucks movies. Last week featured the screen in DeBartolo, and DPAC Open until 1:30 a.m. famous cult film “Rocky Horror offering a movie night out in the Burger King Picture Show,” followed by “Scott THX certified cinema, students will Open until 10 p.m. Pilgrim vs. The World” this week- have no problem catching a flick on Sbarro end, “Reservoir Dogs” next week- campus. Open until 4 a.m. on Saturday end, and “The Big Lebowski” on Open until 2 a.m. Monday Feb. 26. Famous 1980s films Campus Cinema Round Up through “Sixteen Candles,” “The Breakfast DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Friday and Sunday Club,” “Pretty in Pink” and “Ferris Where: DeBartolo Performing Subway Bueller’s Day Off” will be playing as Arts Center Open until 1 a.m. part of the midnight movie series in Cost: $3 The Huddle Mart April. Learn More: http://performin- Open until 4 a.m. Like other organizations hoping garts.nd.edu/nowshowing/ Open until 2 a.m. on Saturdays to find a wider audience and stimu- Friday: “Ed Wood” 6:30 p.m., Kildares Irish Pub late student interest online, “The People vs. Larry Flyntt” 9:30 Open until 3 a.m. on Saturday DeBartolo Performing Arts Center p.m. Hot Box Pizza is cleverly using its Facebook page Saturday: “The Social Network” Open until 3:30 a.m. on Saturday to advertise “Facebook Night @ the 6:30 p.m., “Catfish” 9:30 p.m., Legends Restaurant Cinema.” The event is this weekend “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” 11:59 Open until 2 a.m. on Saturday and features social networking p.m. films “Catfish” and “The Social Sunday: “The Great Dictator” 3 Contact Claire Stephens at Network.” All those who “like” the p.m. [email protected]

comedy that aired on the weekends. together include the Stephen King story fromhell.com. He also is the host of a month- By MEGAN KOZAK “It was there that I really learned the “1408,” “Problem Child,” “Agent Cody ly film series at the American Cinematheque Scene Writer craft,” Karaszewski said. “It taught me how Banks” and Milos Forman’s film “Man on called “Larry Karaszewski Presents.” At this to be professional and get stuff done. We the Moon.” event he presents a themed double feature Notre Dame’s Department of Film, would write scripts on Monday and Tuesday, However, of all the films he has been a and brings in directors and actors for an Television and Theatre, in association with cast them on Wednesday, build props on part of, his favorite project to work on was onstage discussion about the films. the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center and Thursday, shoot on Saturday and air on TV “Ed Wood.” “He’s kind of a curator of cinema,” FTT iNDustry Alliance, will present tonight Sunday afternoon. It was an amazing expe- “That movie really is about amateur film- Faculty member Ted Mandell said. “Larry’s award-winning screenwriter Larry rience.” making and the passion people put into a very down-to-earth guy. He has such a Karaszewski as a special guest in the FTT His experience working on “Beyond Our what they love,” Karaszewski said. “That vast repertoire of films that he has done and Talks lecture series. Control” would be the launching pad for his movie was probably my favorite experience knowledge of the history of film.” Karaszewski, a South Bend native, said he career as a screenwriter in Los Angeles. The because it was personal, and it was the film When asked what one piece of advice he discovered his passion for film at a very show also launched the careers of others, that really put my writing partner and I on would give aspiring screenwriters, young age. such as Daniel Waters, who wrote the artistic path. It led to making odd films Karaszewski said, “Write what you would “It’s strange, but I wanted to make films “Heathers” and “Batman Returns,” and like ‘Larry Flynt’ and ‘Man on the Moon’ and love to see. Don’t write what you think other my entire life,” Karaszewski said. “I grew up Dean Norris, an actor on the television series ‘Auto Focus.’” people want. What you have to offer is your in South Bend, my mom was a waitress, my “Breaking Bad.” “These are all one-of-a-kind motion pic- vision. Don’t hide that.” dad worked in a factory, but for some rea- After high school, Karaszewski attended tures that I’m very proud of. They are Screenings of Karaszewski’s films “Ed son, I was always obsessed with films.” the University of Southern California where movies I would want to see even if I had Wood” and “The People vs. Larry Flynt” will By the time he was 11, he had his first he met his future writing partner Scott nothing to do with them.” take place tonight at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 subscription to the entertainment magazine Alexander. The duo would eventually write Karaszewski is currently in the pre-pro- p.m., respectively, in the Browning Cinema Variety. As he entered his teenage years he the screenplay for the 1994 Academy duction phase for his next movie, “Big Eyes,” at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. started producing Super 8 movies with the Award-winning film “Ed Wood,” for which a biopic that centers on the life of artists Karaszewski will introduce each of the films neighborhood kids. But it was in high school they were also nominated for Best Walter and Margaret Keane. He and and discuss the process behind making where Karaszewski started really learning Screenplay by the Writers Guild of America. Alexander will direct the film while filmmak- them. In addition, he will talk about his life the craft of filmmaking. While attending In 1996, Karaszewski and Alexander would er Tim Burton has signed on to produce it. as a screenwriter and his experiences work- Riley High School in South Bend, he joined a win the Best Screenplay Golden Globe for Karaszewski is also set to write “The ing with directors like Tim Burton and Milos student television group that was based out the film “The People vs. Larry Flynt.” Addams Family” for Tim Burton. Forman. of WNDU. This group wrote, produced and To this point in his career, Karaszewski In addition to writing, Karaszewski also directed a show called “Beyond Our has written around 13 screenplays. Other makes commentaries on vintage trailers Contact Megan Kozak at Control,” which was a 30-minute sketch projects he and Alexander have worked on from cult films on the website trailers- [email protected]

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NHL NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL Fisher traded to Predators Hardy’s play leads St. John’s past Huskies Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Predators have acquired for- Calhoun was called for a tech- Associated Press ward Mike Fisher, who will nical foul — his first of the be reunited in Nashville with NEW YORK — Dwight Hardy season — so St. John's started his wife, country music star scored a career-high 33 points the second half with two free Carrie Underwood. and St. John's took command throws by Hardy, and The Ottawa Senators trad- in the second half in an 89-72 Kennedy scored on a layup on ed Fisher to the Predators on victory over No. 10 the ensuing possession. Thursday for a first-round Connecticut on Thursday Dwayne Polee II and draft pick and a future condi- night, the Red Storm's fourth Kennedy scored around four tional pick. win over a top-13 team this missed shots by the Huskies Underwood lives in season at Madison Square and the Red Storm had a 43- Nashville, and the couple Garden. 31 lead 2 minutes into the married last summer in Hardy was coming off a 32- half. Georgia. Fisher, 30, has 24 point effort in a loss to UCLA Things got worse for the points this season and had on Saturday. Huskies who kept missing been tied for the Senators’ D.J. Kennedy matched his shots and didn't get back lead in goals with 14. season high with 20 points quick enough on defense as “I’m sure there was a lot of and had 11 rebounds for St. the lead grew to 24 points, 69- places and a lot of teams that John's (14-9, 6-5 Big East), 45, on Hardy's third 3-pointer would’ve coveted Mike,” which added Connecticut to a in a 5-minute span — and he Nashville general manager list that includes then-No. 13 also had two traditional three- David Poile said on a confer- Georgetown, then-No. 9 Notre point plays in the run. The 89 ence call Thursday after- Dame and then-No. 3 Duke, points were the most allowed noon. “But on the surface the all of whom are currently in this season by Connecticut. fit for Nashville with his wife, the top 10. The Red Storm are Roscoe Smith had 16 points certainly we’re hoping is 6-1 at the Garden, their sec- to lead Connecticut, which going to be an attractive situ- ond home court. shot 36.9 percent from the ation for Mike and his wife.” The Huskies (18-4, 6-5) had field (24 of 65) but more The Predators hope to have trouble all game with St. importantly allowed the Red his work visa completed John's matchup zone, which Storm to shoot 48.4 percent Friday so he can be in the trapped ballhandlers repeat- (30 of 62), well above the con- lineup Saturday night against edly. They rarely attacked the ference-leading 38.3 it Colorado. basket, passing the ball entered the game with. Fisher told SENS TV on the around the perimeter usually Kemba Walker, second in Senators’ website that news settling for a rushed jumper. the league in scoring at 23.2 of the trade was a bit of a The Red Storm closed the points per game, had 15 shock that he still was trying first half with two 3-pointers points and was 4 of 16 from to process. Going to Nashville by Hardy and Malik Boothe, the field, including 4 of 7 from made it easier because he the second a 35-footer banker 3-point range. Freshman said he is excited about being from straight on as the buzzer Jeremy Lamb, who averaged a part of the Predators. AP sounded for a 35-31 lead. 17.1 points on 56.8 percent “They’re a very good team, Forward Mike Fisher was traded from the Ottawa Senators to the Connecticut coach Jim shooting over the Huskies' last and it’ll be kind of like going Nashville Predators on Thursday, in exchange for draft picks. Calhoun walked on to the six games, finished with 13 home for me. I’m sure my court complaining that Boothe and was 5 of 16 from the field, wife won’t be disappointed, signed for the next two years Division with 42 points. walked before he shot. including 2 of 7 on 3s. either. But I think it’s a great so this is a deal that is hope- “It’s a fine line here in the place for me and family and fully going to help us down NHL,” Poile said. “We’re everything,” Fisher said. the stretch this year, but obviously banking that Mike Underwood issued a state- hopefully help us for a lot of Fisher, along with the parts ment, saying Fisher and she years to come.” we already have, will just will truly miss Ottawa. The teams began talking kind of complete our forward “Mike has been such a big about this trade a week ago, line and just make us a little part of the community, and I and this deal is costly for bit better.” will never forget how they Predators. Fisher, 30, has 28 points in welcomed me with open The club is sending its first- 75 postseason games, which arms,” she said. “We obvi- round pick in the 2011 draft immediately makes him the ously love Nashville, and the and a conditional pick in most experienced in the play- teams’ decision for him to 2012 — which would be a offs on the Predators’ roster. now play with the Predators third-rounder if the He helped Ottawa go past the is an exciting opportunity for Predators win a playoff first round four out of six Mike. I support him wherever series this year. The pick will playoff appearances, includ- he plays!” escalate if the team wins two ing the 2007 Stanley Cup Poile said the Predators or more postseason series. Finals and the 2003 Eastern always have liked Fisher and But Nashville is desperate Conference finals. his game from his scoring to to advance past the opening The 11-year veteran has killing penalties and playing playoff round after reaching 167 goals and 181 assists in on the power play. He aver- the postseason five times in 675 regular-season games, ages more ice time per game the past six years, and Poile all with the Senators. He was than any forward on the didn’t have to part with any a finalist for the Selke Predators right now, and of his highly prized prospects Trophy as the NHL’s top Fisher also is under contract or anyone on his roster to defensive forward in 2006, for the next two seasons. make this deal. and the 6-foot-1, 208-pound “This is not a rental like a Nashville currently is five forward had career-highs lot of deals are at the trading points behind first-place with 53 points and 25 goals AP deadline,” Poile said in a Detroit in the Central. Ottawa and 10 power-play goals last St. John’s guards Paris Horne, left, and D.J. Kennedy combine to conference call. “Mike is is last in the Southeast season. block a shot by UConn guard Kemba Walker in their 89-72 win.

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In addition, sopho- more goaltender Mike Johnson will split time with freshman goaltender Steven Summerhays. Jackson had not made a decision on his starter as of Thursday night. Despite the Falcons’ struggles, Ridderwall expects a fast, physical series. “I can only imagine they’re going to be hungry and want to go out there and prove themselves every game,” he said. “They’re going to be fast, they’re going to come at us. I think NICOLE TOCZAUER/The Observer it’s going to be pretty quick. Senior diver Heidi Grossman plunges into the water in a meet I’m very excited.” against Ball State Feb. 5. The Irish won 175-65. The Irish host Bowling Green at 7:35 p.m. Friday said. night in the Joyce Center By JOSEPH MONARDO Sports Writer On the women’s side, senior and return to that same diving captain Heidi venue at 7:05 p.m. Saturday Grossman said the team night. The Notre Dame diving worked this week to improve team will head to Louisville, its six competition dives, ulti- Contact Allan Joseph at Ky., for the Big East champi- mately mimicking the typical [email protected] onships this weekend, where meet routine. the women’s squad will look “We have just been trying to to claim its 15th straight con- have great practices this ference title while the men try week,” she said. “Every prac- to reclaim the title from the tice counts.” host Cardinals. Grossman said the divers Coming off a season marked hope to gain momentum as by significant and constant they open competition this improvement, the men’s team weekend. will compete for the first time “As a team, I want our since the Shamrock divers to do well so that going Invitational in late January. into the swimming portion of Senior Wesley Villaflor placed the meet next week, we first at last year’s Big East already have a lead over all meet from both the one-meter the teams in the Big East,” and the three-meter board, she said. “Personally, I want but remains focused on exe- to dive well and end my sea- cuting in this year’s tourna- son with my best meet so far.” ment. Grossman identified confi- “[We want to] really try to dence as the key to a success- get each half-point we can ful performance from the and try to increase our scores Irish. by as much as possible,” he “It is important to have con- said. fidence going into the champi- Villlaflor is part of a trio of onship, and not to get dis- seniors that includes school- couraged or worried because record holder Eric Lex and of a couple not so great prac- anchors the Irish diving tices,” Grossman said. “Even squad. The upperclassmen though it is a big meet, we will lead the rest of the male have all done our dives hun- divers as they try to set the dreds of times before and tone for the swimmers. know how to compete.” “[Last year,] each of us had The diving championships one of our best meets of the begin today and conclude year, so that really helped get Sunday. the swimmers motivated, and I think that’s also really Contact Joseph Monardo at important this year,” Villaflor [email protected] Write sports. Contact Douglas Farmer at [email protected] page 12 The Observer N SPORTS Friday, February 11, 2011

been able to get her the ball on the fast break. Also, she has been Sabre Eight playing better defensively and has continued from page 16 continued from page 16 gotten a lot of steals, which have created opportunities in transi- well. The Irish will look to victory over Seton Hall at the tion.” carry that all-around success Purcell Pavilion on Tuesday. The The Scarlet Knights (14-9, 7-3 into this weekend in Durham. Irish are playing their best bas- Big East), however, are currently While this dual has a small ketball of the tied for fifth field, it contains three other season, in the place in the elite teams in Duke, North midst of an “They’re playing well. c o n f e r e n c e Carolina and Johns Hopkins. e i g h t - g a m e and enter the Irish coach Janusz Bednarksi stretch in which They have a great post game only 2 said that this weekend is criti- only one oppo- game and really good 1/2 games cal in putting an exclamation nent has man- guards. They are behind the point on the season and is aged to stay Irish. Notre important for postseason posi- within single possibly the most Dame defeated tioning. digits. talented team we have Rutgers on the “This weekend we are still The balance faced since Connecticut.” road 75-63 in trying to finish the season with the Irish have the teams’ only good numbers and victories. displayed during meeting dur- We’d like to defend our nation- the streak has Muffet McGraw ing the 2009- al position in the polls,” been outstand- Irish coach 10 season. Bednarski said. “We are travel- ing. In their “ T h e y ’ r e ing to Duke with the men’s blowout of Seton playing well,” team only but it will be very Hall earlier this week, six players McGraw said. “They have a great decisive for our position before reached double-digit scoring post game and really good the Midwest Conference totals. guards. They are possibly the Championships.” Junior guard Natalie Novosel most talented team we have faced Bednarski said he has high has been especially impressive as since Connecticut.” expectations for this year’s of late, scoring 19 and 16 points The Irish and the Scarlet squad because of the chemistry against South Florida and Seton Knights will tip off tomorrow amongst the team. Hall, respectively. afternoon at 2 p.m. at Purcell “This team is different from “She’s been a good scorer all Pavilion. other years by big cooperation SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer season long for us,” McGraw said. between the team,” Bednarski Senior guard Brittany Mallory looks to pass in Notre Dame’s 89- “She has been strong in the tran- Contact Andrew Owens at said. “All the members are 38 win against Seton Hall Tuesday night. sition game. Skylar [Diggins] has [email protected] cooperating within the team much more than in years past, making us more of a family. We are winning together and losing together.” The Duke Duals will com- mence with the women compet- ing on Saturday, while the men will hit the mat on Sunday.

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MLB Charges for Bonds cut down by 10

Associated Press Major League Baseball’s home run leader still faces the same punishment he always has, but the paring of the charges still underscored the troubles prosecutors have encountered since indicting him for the first time in 2007 for allegedly lying to a grand jury about his steroids use. Bonds has pleaded not guilty. The indictment unsealed Thursday was the third ver- sion of the charges against Bonds. The document reflects the hit the government’s case took when the slugger’s per- sonal trainer made clear his willingness to go to jail on contempt of court charges instead of testifying against his former client. The trainer, Greg Anderson, has already served more than a year in prison for refusing to testify before the grand jury investigating Bonds. Anderson, who prosecutors allege supplied Bonds with steroids, is scheduled to appear in court before Bonds’ March 21 trial to for- mally tell the judge of his plans for the trial. Anderson’s attorney, Mark Geragos, said Anderson will reiterate his refusal to take the witness stand. It’s likely that Anderson will be jailed for the duration of the trial, which is expected to last up to a month. Friday, February 11, 2011 The Observer N SPORTS page 13

round exit in the NCAA tour- MEN’S TENNIS nament. Control The No. 14 Cardinal enter continued from page 16 this season as the preseason favorite in the MPSF. Led by “We need to control the senior two-time reigning Irish hope to tempo more and dictate what MPSF Player of the Year mid- happens.” fielder Lauren Schmitt, With only three seniors on Stanford will be hunting for compensate the roster, Cal will look to their third NCAA appearance lean heavily on its under- in program history. classmen. The Irish, mean- “They are a very well while, return all but two coached team that is very for injuries starters and boast six sen- similar to our team,” Coyne iors. said. “They have great ath- All-American seniors letes and intelligent players.” By KATE GRABAREK Jackie Doherty and Blaney The Cardinal will look to Sports Writer were both unanimously use their home field advan- McKENZIE SAIN/The Observer named preseason All-Big tage just as well as last sea- The No. 25 Irish will look to Senior attack Ansley Stewart, center, carries the ball in a game East. Joining Blaney and son, when they went 11-0 in carry the momentum from a against Cincinnati April 17, 2010. Doherty on the All-Big East Palo Alto. One major factor win on the road at Wisconsin team is midfielder Kailene is that Stanford’s Cagan into their doubleheader in East Abt. Coyne also reeled in the Stadium is natural grass, a Lansing this weekend against No. 4 recruiting class in the change from the artificial Marquette and Michigan State. country, prompting a predict- turf the Irish are used to. “Playing two good teams in ed third-place Big East finish. “There is no easy road to a one day really is a tough chore, “We have excellent senior championship and Stanford especially on the road,” Irish leadership. This core group is a very tough place to play,” coach Bobby Bayliss said. has been contributing since Coyne said. “We’ve been “Adjusting to the faster courts their freshman year,” Coyne there when the band, the will be important, as well as said. “This is a veteran group cheerleaders and the being able to go back-to-back with a lot of experience.” [Stanford mascot] Tree were that day. A couple of our guys Last season, the Irish lost all there.” are a little nicked up, so we are four games decided by two The Irish face Cal for possi- going to have to play oppor- goals or less — including two bly the final time at 8 p.m. on tunistically Saturday.” in overtime — on their way Friday and conclude their The Irish have had a rough to an 11-7 record and an west coast trip with a 2 p.m. schedule to open their spring NCAA tournament berth. tilt Saturday against season, but the depth of their Stanford, however, went 3-0 Stanford. team is helping them stay in overtime a year ago and strong. won the MPSF tournament Contact Matthew DeFranks at With the addition of the championship before a first- [email protected] freshmen to an already strong lineup that didn’t lose any starters last season, the Irish are very deep and have many options in each match. “Our freshmen have been great,” Bayliss said. “Greg Andrews has been a superstar so far and our older guys respect him. Billy Pecor has been injured but keeps working diligently with our trainer, Tony Sutton, to rehab his knees. He is going to be a very good play- er here, perhaps a great one.” One of the keys to the Irish strength this season has been their doubles play. The Irish have captured the doubles point in six of their seven matches this season. The only time the Irish didn’t earn the doubles point was against No. 1 Virginia. Bayliss said his team has had strong play around the net and on their return game, which has also been key. Notre Dame will be ready for a tough challenge from Michigan State, which upset No. 21 Wake Forest last week. “[The Spartans] won’t be able to sneak up on us, as our guys are very aware of the chal- lenge,” Bayliss said. “We will need to be judicious in whom we play in each match. David Anderson was injured earlier in the year, but looks ready to go now, and Blas Moros is rested. This gives us some flexibility we did not have a year ago.” The Irish will face Marquette at 11 a.m. and will play Michigan State afterward. Notre Dame will then head to the National Team Indoor Championships in Charlottesville, Va., on Feb. 18.

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SMC BASKETBALL Belles join opposing Albion for Pink Zone game

By LAURA COLETTI Yow Cancer Fund. rupt their offense.” there are always areas for With only three regular-sea- Sports Writer “Albion is a big game for us,” The Belles’ last game was improvement. son games remaining, the B e l l e s almost a week “We still had some unforced Belles are looking ahead and c o a c h ago, when they turnovers that we need to are hopeful for a strong post- Winning will not be Saint J e n n i f e r defeated Trine 68- limit, and we need to finish our season showing. Mary’s only objective this H e n l e y “We still had some 57. Henley hopes shots in the paint,” Henley “At this point we are certain- weekend in a trip to Albion. said. “They unforced turnovers that her team contin- said. ly looking to host the last three Not only will the Belles (15-7, have very we need to limit, and ues to play well. With a whole week between games and be able to host the 8-5) be looking to improve solid guard “I thought we games, the Belles have had first round of MIAA play,” their MIAA record, but they play and we need to finish our did a great job on ample time for preparation. Henley said. “In postseason will be playing for a cause, as their post shots in the paint.” the boards against “Having a week between play, anything can happen. We they join forces with the p l a y e r Trine,” Henley games has been good for us,” are going to take one game at Britons (12-10, 10-3) to partic- [junior cen- Jennifer Henley said. “I thought we Henley said. “It allowed our a time and work very hard to ipate in the Women’s ter Patty had a solid defen- team to catch up and work extend our season.” Basketball Coaches’ Rewa] is Belles coach sive effort the ahead academically, and it Saint Mary’s tips off at Albion Association Pink Zone initia- having a entire game and I allows a much-needed rest all at 3 p.m. Saturday. tive, to raise awareness for great year. really like our the way around. We have been breast cancer. Proceeds from We need to focus on our transition game.” able to refocus for the last Contact Laura Coletti at the game will support the Kay defense and find ways to dis- Henley also recognizes that stretch of the season.” [email protected]

GRANT TOBIN/The Observer Senior guard Ben Hansbrough takes a shot as he collides with Louisville guard Chris Smith on Wednesday.

forward-center Jarrid Famous rounds out the USF frontcourt Bulls at 6-foot-11 and adds 8.7 continued from page 16 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. As a team, the Bulls Eve in Hartford, and a week rank 65th nationally in later, they played then-No. 7 rebounds per game while the Villanova tough through the Irish are 80th. first half before the Wildcats’ As the Irish continue to pur- shooters took over in the sec- sue their stated goal of winning ond half. In addition, they led the Big East’s regular season Louisville at the half at the Sun title, games like the one against Dome in their Jan. 6 matchup. the Bulls become must-wins if “Well, as one of our former Notre Dame wants to keep football coaches once said, they pace in the Big East standings give scholarships too,” Irish and improve their chances for coach Mike Brey told UND.com. a top seed in the NCAA tourna- “They’ve got good players, ment. Brey, however, knows they’re really athletic — that his Irish will get USF’s best they’re huge — and we have to shot. be very ready to play. You “Marquette escaped with know, if we’re not ready to their life,” Brey said. “[South play, we can flat out get beat in Florida] will have a lot of ener- Tampa. Every time we’ve gy [and] nothing to lose against played down there — two wins us. Guys that maybe aren’t and one loss — it’s been a dog- great shooters all of a sudden fight. I’m concerned about us will be good shooters for a half, rebounding the basketball with hopefully not a game. We have the size that they put on the to understand that it’s a huge floor.” game, that we can win three in With USF’s size advantage in a row on the road — something mind, the biggest concern for this group hasn’t done yet — the Irish will be containing 6- and get to 10 league wins.” foot-10, 245-pound junior for- Notre Dame tips off against ward Augustus Gilchrist, who South Florida at noon at the leads the Bulls with 12.3 points USF Sun Dome in Tampa on per game. He ranks second on Saturday. The game can be the team with 6.6 rebounds per seen live on ESPN3.com. game, just behind 6-foot-8 jun- ior forward Ron Anderson Jr.’s Contact Mike Gotimer at 6.7 boards per game. Senior [email protected] Friday, February 11, 2011 The Observer N TODAY page 15

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MEN’S BASKETBALL FENCING Tampa test Notre Dame r e m a i n s Quest to Big East season title continues undefeated By MIKE GOTIMER Sports Writer By JOSEPH WIRTH Sports Writer Coming off a scintillating 89- 79 overtime win over No. 16 Coming off an undefeated Louisville, No. 8 Notre Dame performance at the will hit the road and look to Northwesters Duals, the Irish avoid a trap game against fencing team will travel south South Florida. to Durham, N.C., this weekend While the Irish (20-4, 9-3 Big to compete in the Duke Duals. East) currently sit in second The Northwestern Duals was place in the conference and the one of the high points for the Bulls (8-17, 2-10) find them- Irish the season. Between the selves second from the bottom, two teams, Notre Dame went Notre Dame hardly expects to 12-0, with the men winning five cruise to an easy victory in and the women notching seven sunny Florida. As the Irish bat- victories. Seniors Avery Zuck tled the Cardinals Wednesday and Ewa Nelip led the Irish to night in their classic matchup, the win with an 18-1 combined USF led by as many as 16 record and hope to carry that points in the second half momentum into this weekend’s against Marquette before the dual. Golden Eagles rebounded to The sabre was the most suc- steal a one-point victory. The cessful weapon for Notre Dame Bulls also took then-No. 4 at the Northwestern meet, but Connecticut to overtime before the epeeists and foilists had falling 66-61 on New Year’s GRANT TOBIN/The Observer their fair share of success as Senior forward Tyrone Nash drives to the basket against two Lousiville defenders. The Irish won 89-79 and see BULLS/page 14 will play South Florida at noon Saturday. see SABRE/page 12

HOCKEY Jackson anxious to face Bowling Green after bye week

By ALLAN JOSEPH coach Jeff Jackson is some- “We shouldn’t be flat, we had into the playoffs.” season,” Lavin said. “We just what concerned that his team a week off,” he said. “It was Ridderwall thinks early have to keep to our game plan. Sports Writer will take some time to get its good for us. We had some fun, aggressiveness will be key for We’re working hard — as long aggressiveness flowing again. we got to loosen up a little bit, the Irish. as we do that and have fun, we Sitting one point behind first- “Their competitive edge after but we worked extra hard in “We need to play smart,” he should be fine.” place Miami in the CCHA a bye week is always a factor, practice.” said. “We need to come out Jackson said the primary standings, No. 10 Notre Dame especially early in the game,” Senior forward Calle early on and feel that we’ve focus of the weekend will be to begins the final six-game Jackson said. “We’ve done a lot Ridderwall thinks taking some still got it. A couple hits early keep pace in the CCHA race. stretch of the regular season of scrimmage situations to try time off was good for him and wouldn’t hurt — being aggres- “It’s not a matter of revenge,” this weekend by welcoming to simulate playing, and we try his teammates. sive early would be huge.” he said. “We just have to play Bowling Green to the Joyce to make sure that our practices “Being able to get an extra Notre Dame traveled to well. There’s a lot at stake as Center. are game-like to make sure we week’s rest was great,” he said. Bowling Green (8-19-3, 3-16-3- we move through the last three The Irish (16-9-5, 13-6-3-2) don’t lose that edge.” “Guys have been working hard 1) in November and was disap- weeks of the season.” took last weekend off after an For his part, senior captain for a long period of time, so pointed to split a pair of The Falcons will test the Irish emotional series against the Joe Lavin doesn’t think the getting that weekend off is games. RedHawks, and Notre Dame Irish will have trouble. important especially coming “It was a little bit early in the see FALCONS/page 11

ND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL WOMEN’S LACROSSE Irish seek ninth straight win Season opener set for

By ANDREW OWENS California on Friday Sports Writer Riding an eight-game winning By MATTHEW DeFRANKS was very disappointed. We streak, the No. 8 Irish will Sports Writer never want to see colleagues attempt to make it nine in a row lose jobs or athletes not be this weekend before preparing able to compete,” Irish coach The campuses of Cal and for the most important game of Tracy Coyne said. “We’re Stanford — which both open the season, against No. 2 expecting it to be a competi- their season against Notre Connecticut. But before they get a tive game; they’re fighting to Dame — lie a mere 47 miles rematch against the Huskies, have their program reinstat- apart. By the end of the sea- they will have to stay focused on ed.” son, however, the two pro- one of the Big East’s tougher Last year, the Irish defeated grams will be worlds apart. teams — Rutgers. Cal 14-12 in overtime behind The No. 10 Irish open their “There won’t be any problem the strength of current senior season on Friday night in focusing on Rutgers,” Irish coach midfielder Shaylyn Blaney’s Berkeley against the Golden Muffet McGraw said. “This is a four goals and senior attack Bears, who are in their final huge game for us. We came out Ansley Stewart’s go-ahead season of women’s lacrosse after South Florida and played goal in overtime. due to budget cuts. Cal has well. We’re really focused on this “We need to control the ball also lost its home field, game.” better [than last year’s game] Memorial Stadium to renova- Notre Dame (21-4, 10-1 Big and we took too many unnec- tions and will be playing in East) cruised to an easy 89-38 SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer essary risks,” Coyne said. Sophomore guard Skylar Diggins runs on fast break against Witter Rugby Field. see EIGHT/page 12 Seton Hall Tuesday. The Irish took their eighth straight win 89-38. “The lacrosse community see CONTROL/page 13 Photo Illustration by Dan Jacobs and Blair Chemidlin page 2 The Observer N ELECTION 2011 Friday, February 11, 2011 Ricky Bevington president vice president Olivia Colangelo Who They Are: Presidential candi- date Ricky Bevington is a sophomore in Sorin College and director of the First Undergraduate Experience in Leadership (FUEL) program. He is a Program of Liberal Studies major. Olivia Colangelo is a junior in McGlinn Hall, where she serves as hall pres- ident. She is a civil engineering major.

In their words NTop Priority: Bevington and Colangelo cite University teamwork as one of their main goals, and their top priority is to put a student voice tions already, so this goal is definitely within reach. on the University’s Board of Trustees. NLeast Feasible Idea: Stepan Center pep rallies for NFirst Priority: If elected, this ticket’s first move will more sports. Even football pep rallies are not always be to install printers in all academic buildings, espe- well-attended. cially O’Shaughnessy Hall, for students’ convenience. NFun Facts: Bevington and Colangelo have known each other since they were 12 years-old. The two In our words attended the same middle school and high school in N Pittsburgh, Pa. Best Idea: An annual State of the University N address. Different leadership groups on campus Notable Quote: “Students aren’t just people who would share with the Notre Dame community their live here part of the year. They’re people that really goals for the year and their plans for achieving these care about [South Bend] and really want to get goals. involved, and we want to be able to show that”- NWorst Idea: Creating a dorm equality commission Bevington to compare and correct differences in dorm experi- ences would not be efficient or necessary. Each dorm Bottom Line has a unique style, and hall councils can more effec- Bevington and Colangelo’s ideas apply to a broad tively address any problems in dorm experience than range of student concerns. Some of their ideas may be an overarching committee. logistically difficult but their core goals of university NMost Feasible Idea: Printers in all the academic teamwork, student body unity and student govern- buildings. Many academic buildings have printing sta- ment efficiency are a solid base for their platform.

Pat McCormick president vice president Brett Rocheleau Who They Are Catherine Soler president Presidential candi- date Patrick McCormick, a junior vice p from Keough Hall, is a political science and Peace Studies major. Who They Are: Vice presidential can- Student body presidential candidate didate Brett Catherine Soler, a junior from Farley Hall, Rocheleau is a sopho- is an accounting major. Vice presidential more finance and candidate Emily LeStrange is a political math major from science and American Studies double Keenan Hall. major, formerly of Howard Hall and cur- McCormick is current- rently living off campus. Soler is the cur- ly the chair of the rent student body president and LeStrange Social Concerns serves as Off-campus Concerns chair in Committee for student Student Senate. government, and he serves on the student In Their Words advisory board at the NTop Priority: Soler and LeStrange plan Center for Social to make student government a resource Concerns. Rocheleau for student needs, with services ranging is sophomore class from tutoring, expanded sexual assault president. resources and a basketball ticket Social Concerns already collaborates with over 60 exchange. In Their Words local organizations. NFirst Priority: The ticket pledges to NTop Priority: McCormick and Rocheleau plan to NLeast Feasible Idea: Granting club status to a enhance dorm life through talks with make Notre Dame the premier forum for events gay-straight student support group and encouraging school administration, rectors and hall uniting public figures to advocate for social justice. the Office of Institutional Equity to add sexual orien- presidents. Soler and LeStrange hope to They hope to create a series of events modeled after tation to its nondiscrimination clause. These groups make changes, like improving kitchen sup- this year’s Playing for Peace tournament. have been denied recognition by Notre Dame’s plies and offering student input in hiring NFirst Priority: The ticket plans to broaden stu- administration numerous times. rectors. dent government so it can work on multiple issues NFun Facts: Rocheleau has webbed toes and loves simultaneously and be more responsive to students’ to watch “Glee,” and two of McCormick’s role mod- In Our Words desires. els are Disney characters Rafiki and the Mad Hatter. N N Best Idea: Soler and LeStrange want to get student input on Notable Quote: “Keenan was built as a bomb what fast food restaurants will occupy the LaFortune Student In Our Words shelter during the Cold War, so when the fire alarm Center when leases begin to expire in 2012. They also plan to NBest Idea: Using the influence of the University goes off, I’m like, this thing’s gonna go down with a give students more say in what items are sold at the Huddle. and its athletic brand to host a series of nationally slow simmer; it’s not going to burn down.” – NWorst Idea: Study Space availability assistance. The team recognized events on campus to promote social jus- Rocheleau on his residence hall wants to design an interactive website to help students find tice. Notre Dame athletics could be a recognizable open study spaces on campus, but the real problem is the rush and powerful face for these causes. Bottom Line of students ambushing study spaces around midterms and NWorst Idea: Creating a space on campus for stu- McCormick and Rocheleau offer a wide range of finals. dents and faculty to meet in an informal setting over proposals related to social concerns and the NMost Feasible Idea: The ticket’s Student Employment drinks. Legends already offers a restaurant and pub. University’s mission. Their ideas involve restructur- Reform and Job Fair is a two-pronged approach to improve on- NMost Feasible Idea: Increasing student partici- ing student government and altering the role of stu- campus employment. Revamping the current job board requires pation in local elementary school programs and dent body president to focus on large-scale social some technological streamlining but is plausible. Additionally, inviting middle school students to “shadow” Notre justice issues in addition to continuing to focus on this year has proved campus fairs, such as the off-campus hous- Dame students with similar interests. The Center for everyday student needs. ing fair, can be effective for student needs. Friday, February 11, 2011 The Observer N ELECTION 2011 page 3

James Ward president vice president Heather Eaton

Who They Are Student body presi- dential candidate James J. Ward, current junior class president, is an aerospace engi- neering major who lives in St. Edward’s Hall. Vice presidential candi- date and current fresh- man class president Heather Eaton lives in Cavanaugh Hall.

In Their Words NTop Priority: Ward and Eaton plan to put in the framework for eventual tuition reform. “We want to release financial aid informa- tion and make every- thing fair,” Ward said. NFirst Priority: They plan to restore the price of quarter dogs to 25 NLeast Feasible Idea: Working for the inclusion of cents and add more points to Grab n’ Go. sexual orientation in the nondiscrimination clause. Efforts to achieve this goal have been denied by the University administration for several years. In our words N NBest Idea: Addressing the campus drinking policy. Fun Facts: Eaton has double-jointed elbows. Ward Removing the policy against drinking and drinking was once a vegetarian, but then he rediscovered chick- en. games will keep students on campus, according to Ward N and Eaton. The ban on drinking games isn’t cutting Notable Quote:“My brother is a sophomore in high down on binge drinking, Ward said, but instead drives school, and he’s infinitely smarter than me. He wants to students off campus. go here. I want to make sure he has an even better time NWorst Idea: Creating an off-campus crime database here than I did.” – Ward to track the safety of neighborhoods for current and potential residents. While parts of this plan are new, Bottom Line including landlord reviews, there is already a crime Ward and Eaton have a well-rounded platform, and database in place. their smaller, reachable goals are mixed in with lofty NMost Feasible Idea: Creating a fall week to kick off aspirations for the future of Notre Dame. While making the football season. Ward said a “Fall AnTostal,” would student government more approachable is an admirable hopefully be a joint effort between the Student Union promise, the ticket lacks concrete plans for this lofty Board and class councils. goal.

Kevin Noonan president vice president Matthew Thomas t Who They Are: Freshmen Kevin Noonan and Matt president Emily LeStrange Thomas represent Zahm House this year, running on its annual ticket for the student body presi- dent and vice presi- dent. Although many students think their campaign is simply a chance for the resi- dents of Zahm to poke fun at student government, Noonan, who writes for The Observer’s Scene section, said his motivation lies deep- er. “I’m doing this solely to make friends,” Noonan said. “I have yet to.” NLeast Feasible Idea: The construction of a new food court in place of Keenan Hall. Keenan In Their Words will most likely remain standing, and LaFortune NTop Priority: Noonan and Thomas said they Student Center with its many eateries is less than plan to construct a giant magic dome over cam- five minutes away from the proposed food court. pus through which they can control the weather N Fun Facts: Noonan has appeared as a NLeast Feasible Idea: Taxi reform, while a strong idea, would as well as the surrounding scenery. “before” model on many commercials such as be difficult to implement. Although students use taxis regularly, “Something like The Truman Show mixed with Hydroxycut and Acutane. Thomas was on the this task might be too large. the dining hall from Harry Potter,” Noonan said. famous team of wizards that defeated Lord NFun Facts: Soler, a native of Oyster Bay, N.Y., only eats New NFirst Priority: The pair said their first act Voldemort. N York pizza, and LeStrange is proud of her nickname “Bellatrix” after being elected would be banning vegans from Notable Quote: “Lower standards, fewer after the “Harry Potter” villain. campus. memories, that’s how I live my life,” Noonan, on N Notable Quote: “Emily and I would be honored to serve the “I’m sensing some kind of conspiracy going on his outlook on life, which he plans to establish at student body and hope that our experience is an advantage.” — there,” Noonan said. “They’re doing something, Notre Dame. Soler and we plan on finding out what.” This act would be followed closely by the elimi- Bottom Line Bottom Line nation of Keenan Hall, Thomas said. Noonan and Thomas continue an annual Zahm Soler and LeStrange tout their experience and current posi- Hall tradition by running for student body presi- tions in student government as instrumental in the transition In Our Words dent and vice president with no prior student gov- period in between student government administrations. Their NBest Idea: “Hangover Hours” in the dining ernment experience and a very slim chance of top priority of using student government as a greater resource halls on Saturdays and Sundays from 2-4 p.m. winning the election. The election could be tense for students seems obvious and somewhat vague, but their plat- Students schedules often vary on weekends, and with so many names on the ballots, but Noonan form contains specific goals such as a heated bus stop and a more flexible hours at the dining halls would and Thomas offer both a nice break from the multicultural food festival. Given their experience, their goals prove helpful for many. solemn atmosphere, as well as some good enter- are all feasible. They would also continue current relationships NMost Feasible Idea: None. tainment for the student body. page 4 The Observer N ELECTION 2011 Friday, February 11, 2011

MAJORITY OPINION The Observer endorses Soler-LeStrange ticket

Experienced candidates offer feasible, realistic campaign promises based on day-to-day needs of student body

Editor’s note: Each year, The dent Catherine Soler and vice standardize what is offered, Bookstore, one of her main accomplishment of spearhead- Observer’s Editorial Board presidential candidate Emily for example, through working promises when she cam- ing the Stand for Sudan rally meets with all of the candi- LeStrange, Off-Campus Council with rectors and hall presi- paigned to lead the student and Playing for Peace basket- dates for student body presi- chair in Student Senate, have dents to ensure that each body last year. ball tournament earlier this dent and vice president. experience in student govern- dorm has relatively equal fit- Soler also began to commu- school year, he proved he can This week, the board had a ment and suggest ness equipment nicate regularly with law advance his social justice meeting with each ticket, dur- ideas such as stu- and kitchen sup- enforcement when alcohol- goals. ing which the candidates pre- dent employment plies. related student arrests soared But is this the role of the stu- sented the most important reform. The pair also at the beginning of the school dent body president? parts of their platforms and The ticket of Pat suggests smaller year. Her presence in the Like Soler, McCormick pro- answered questions from McCormick, chair ideas for campus meetings with law enforce- poses ideas to improve student Editorial Board members. of the Social improvement, such ment and University officials life. But the majority of the From this year’s five tickets, C o n c e r n s as installing lights helped to slow the rate of Editorial Board felt the dual all with ambitious ideas, the Committee in Student Senate, on McGlinn field, expanding arrests and work toward mission of achieving large Editorial Board was able to and running mate Brett tutoring resources and creat- improving the relationship social justice goals and insti- narrow its debate to two pairs Rocheleau, sophomore class ing a heated bus between the tuting improvements to life on of candidates. president, presents a com- stop at Library University and campus was not feasible, espe- While the majority of the pelling platform of uniting stu- Circle. the communi- cially in an institution known board voted to endorse current dent government with larger Finally, Soler The role of the student ty. Another for its inefficiency. student body president social justice causes. and LeStrange body president is first term for Soler The role of the student body Catherine Soler and her run- The majority of the Editorial tout community and foremost to speak would create president is first and foremost ning mate Emily LeStrange, a Board backed Soler and relations as a and work on behalf of continuity in to speak and work on behalf of number of members voted to LeStrange for the feasibility of primary focus of the student the students. McCormick’s first endorse Pat McCormick and their ideas that will directly their platform. the students ... Soler’s body’s rela- priority, as stated in his cam- Brett Rocheleau. affect student life — which, They hope to vision for student tionship with paign platform, is his social Beyond supporting different after debate, most board mem- build on Soler’s government focuses on the communi- justice agenda. His goals are candidates, the majority and bers concluded is the student relationships ty. commendable, but are best dissenting opinions represent body president’s primary role. with local law day-to-day student W h i l e achieved in a different posi- different views of the role and Soler and LeStrange propose enforcement and needs. Her platform is Soler’s cam- tion. scope of student government a job fair to showcase the vari- community lead- standard. Yet her paign focuses Soler’s vision for student at Notre Dame. ous job opportunities on cam- ers. on student government focuses on day-to- pus as well as a reform of the These objec- ideas are achievable l i f e , day student needs. Her plat- The Observer Editorial current job board detailing tives are simple and would directly McCormick’s form is standard. Yet her ideas Board narrowed the endorse- campus employment opportu- and practical benefit the student stated “to-do are achievable and would ment discussion to two tickets: nities. The duo emphasizes the and Soler has item No. 1” is directly benefit the student one with simple and tangible difficulty students have finding shown she can body. to use student body. ideas to enhance student life on-campus employment, and tackle the ideas government to We, the majority of The on and off campus and one pledge to improve it. she has outlined. make Notre Observer Editorial Board, with a sweeping vision of They also promote a plan to As student body president, Dame the premier forum for endorse Catherine Soler and change within the Office of the improve dorm life by examin- Soler quickly implemented the national social justice goals. Emily LeStrange for Notre Student Body President. ing the discrepancies among Rent-a-Text system in the He has contacts in Dame’s student body president Current student body presi- residence halls and working to Hammes Notre Dame Washington, D.C., and his and vice president.

DISSENTING OPINION McCormick and Rocheleau offer new vision of leadership

Ticket plans to expand student government, increase University’s involvement and influence in social justice issues

Presidential candidate Pat In their campaign platform, Week” a yearly venture on benefit a worthwhile cause. but rather plan to fulfill those McCormick can summarize McCormick and Rocheleau behalf of student govern- This bold thought seems endeavors with the help of his platform’s greatest quali- show full awareness of the ment. feasible because McCormick their senators and the direc- ty and greatest flaw in a few relatively menial, yet neces- These jobs cannot be over- has accomplished similar tor of Constituent Services. simple, hypothetical ques- sary, day-to-day tasks of our looked in properly fulfilling projects before, though on a McCormick and Rocheleau tions. student government and, the roles of stu- vastly smaller want to pave the way for “Are we going to have the more specifically, of the stu- dent body presi- scale. In Notre Dame students to make student government we have dent body president and vice dent and vice October, serving a larger difference. always had, or can we build president. president. Thus, as chair of the Would it be easier for these this bigger?” McCormick For example, they hope to McCormick’s ticket Social Concerns two to focus simply on the asked the audience during return the price of Quarter plans to create a C o m m i t t e e , former set of goals? Of Wednesday’s debate, not Dogs at the Huddle Mart to new director of McCormick led course. Are both sets attain- waiting for a response. “Can 25 cents rather than the 33 Constituent the effort which able? Quite possibly. we re-imagine what student cents one currently costs. Services position to “coordi- resulted in the University- Can McCormick and government is about?” According to McCormick, the nate all constituent service wide “Stand with Sudan” Rocheleau succeed in both McCormick’s 32-page plat- information he and efforts across student govern- rally and “Playing for Peace” regards? Their platform says form description embodies Rocheleau have gathered ment.” 3-on-3 basketball tourna- they believe they can, though the “bigger” student govern- says pricing the hot dogs at While this director tackles ment. These events raised of course they can’t really ment he and running mate 25 cents will cost the Huddle the inefficiencies of the awareness across campus know the answer. Neither can Brett Rocheleau envision. Mart some- Student Senate with the help of the men’s the Notre Dame students who They seek to establish Notre where around in an attempt to lacrosse and basketball may or may not vote for them Dame as the premier forum $2,500 and he The only way anyone meet these teams, and culminated in a Monday. This Editorial Board for events advocating social hopes student will learn if g o a l s , delegation from Notre Dame certainly does not have a justice using current contacts g o v e r n m e n t McCormick and traveling to Washington, D.C., solid way to prove they can as well as the influence of the can supple- McCormick and Rocheleau will to spread the goal from the or cannot. University and its athletic ment those Rocheleau can fulfill spend their Notre Dame point of view. The only way anyone will brand, while simultaneously fees. their admirable time primarily Yes, the goals addressing learn if McCormick and meeting students’ needs on The junior- focused on social concerns laid out in Rocheleau can fulfill their and around campus. s o p h o m o r e ambition of both e x p a n d i n g McCormick and Rocheleau’s admirable ambition of both This broad, bold view, com- combination helping the students Notre Dame’s platform are much larger helping the students and bined with McCormick’s con- also hopes to and helping the role in social than a basketball tournament helping the students to help tagious enthusiasm about the increase the justice. accompanied by a rally, but others is to let them have a potential future of such a undergradu- students to help others The two so are the capabilities of the chance. government, earned the votes ate print is to let them have a dream of a con- student body president when It is for this reason that we, of these members of The quota, renew chance. cert following in compared to the capabilities the dissenting members of Observer Editorial Board. Yet traditional the footsteps of of a Student Senate commit- The Observer Editorial this same broad, bold view dorm events “Hope for Haiti tee chairman. Board, endorse Pat also drove a majority of the such as Now,” uniting McCormick and Rocheleau McCormick and Brett Board away from this “Wake Week” and the “Fisher actors, entertainers and do not ignore the small things Rocheleau for student body endorsement. Zoo” and make “Whine politicians in an attempt to they will need to attend to, president and vice president.