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After the Student Activities Office (SAO) received com- delay results plaints about the content of Thursday and Friday’s Keenan Revue performances, the audience at Saturday By MEGAN DOYLE night’s third and final show Associate News Editor saw an edited version of the Revue. Students cast their votes Keenan residents began Monday for student body making adjustments to the president and vice president, Revue beginning at 5:30 p.m. but they will not learn the Saturday for the 7 p.m. show, results of the election until junior Chase Riddle, the later in the week due to an Revue’s producer, said. These alleged rule violated by one changes included the elimi- of the candidates. nation of seven skits and GRANT TOBIN/The Observer The results of Monday’s edits to several others, Riddle Raymond Gallagher, Brendan Herrmann, Patrick Mines and Zach DuBois perform a skit on election will not be released said. Five of the original 29 dining hall etiquette during this year’s Keenan Revue. until the Student Union com- acts were not changed. pletes its review of the alle- “We feel that Friday night’s contract with Keenan for the gation, Michael Thomas, vice show was the Keenan Revue use of its O’Laughlin president of elections for for 2011 and Saturday night’s Auditorium. Judicial Council, said. show was just our attempt Peggy Hnatusko, director of “The election results will be and SAO’s quick fix for some Student Activities for announced as soon as the of the inconsistencies in Programming, said SAO allegation process is com- Friday night’s show and some received specific complaints plete,” Thomas said. “We are of the problems that were Friday night about some of working to get that process caused,” Riddle said. the show’s content. done as soon as possible.” The Keenan Revue is an “Following the Friday night The Student Body annual comedy show written, production of the Keenan Constitution mandates all directed, produced and per- Revue, a number of com- information about allegations formed by residents of plaints were received on must remain confidential Keenan Hall. The 36th annu- behalf of individual students until the entire process of al Revue was held Thursday, who felt the materials in the reviews and appeals in com- Friday and Saturday night in performance were personal plete, Thomas said. The Stepan Center. The event attacks directed at students name of the candidates in moved to Stepan Center this in the Notre Dame communi- GRANT TOBIN/The Observer question, the type of allega- year, after Saint Mary’s Students gathered in Stepan Center for the Keenan Revue, College’s declined to renew a see REVUE/page 5 which moved this year from Saint Mary’s O’Laughlin Auditorium. see ELECTION/page 4 Observer ND tuition to increase for 2011-12 elects new Observer Staff Report Undergraduate tuition, room and board and student ed board charges will total $52,805 for the 2011-12 school year, according to a University Observer Staff Report press release. Notre Dame tuition will be Eight new editors will join 3.8 percent higher than it was The Observer’s Editorial Board this school year — the first for the 2011-12 year, incoming year tuition and room and Editor-in-Chief Douglas Farmer board costs exceeded $50,000. announced Monday. Tuition also increased 3.8 per- Junior Caitlin Housley, sopho- cent for the 2010-11 school mores Megan Doyle, Sam year, which was the lowest Stryker, Allan Joseph and percentage increase since Brandon Keelean and freshman 1960. Meghan Thomassen will join the Tuition will cost $41,417 for Editorial Board in their new the 2011-12 academic year, positions after Spring Break. according to the press release, Pat Coveney and Maija Gustin, and room and board rates will both juniors, will take their new average $11,388. positions in the fall when they In a letter to parents of cur- return from studying abroad. rent undergraduates about Doyle, a resident of Lyons the tuition increase, University Hall, and Stryker, of Knott Hall, President Fr. John Jenkins

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rating for green buildings, tion the University has incor- see changes in 2011 By CHRISTIAN MYERS Christopherson said. porated the Zipcar program News Writer The University works with and uses some hybrid vehi- schedules in a way that is compro- companies like Office Depot to cles. According to By ALICIA SMITH Notre Dame’s director of make deliveries to campus Christopherson there are mising,” she said. “They have to Associate Saint Mary’s Editor Sustainability discussed the more sustainable as well. plans to make use of electric ask other RAs to cover for them University’s current efforts Supplies from the company vehicles in the foreseeable and may not be able to adjust and future plans to be green now come in green, reusable future. Resident Advisors (RAs) at Saint their work schedules to meet the during a lecture totes and then Christopherson said there is Mary’s College will notice a demands of an RA.” Monday to kick delivered to also a program to make labo- change in their job description for Johnson said she is confident off the Mendoza individual pro- ratories more sustainable. the 2011-12 academic year. that the changes to the RA policy College of fessors and “There was a lab that used Changes to the RA policy mainly will not affect the number of Business Ethics “We have worked departments in four large, inefficient ovens to affect RAs’ academic breaks and applicants for the positions this Week. with Office Depot to brown paper clean glassware,” she said. “It their eligibility to hold other jobs, spring. H e a t h e r reduce waste in b a g s , only took about an hour to Karen Johnson, vice president of “Being an RA is an important Christopherson, Christopherson clean the glassware, but the Student Affairs, said. job and many students are inter- a Notre Dame ordering office said. ovens were left on 24/7 and Johnson said RA’s may not hold ested each year,” she said. graduate, said supplies.” “We have only some of the space in off-campus employment, and they The changes will go into effect sustainability is worked with each was used. We replaced will need to work as a team with for the 2011-12 academic year. part of Catholic Heather Christopherson Office Depot to these four ovens with one their hall director to cover break According to the College’s web- social teaching. reduce waste in new, efficient oven.” site, applications for the RA posi- director periods when there are still stu- She said Vatican ordering office A major concern for sus- dents in the residence halls. tions for the 2011-12 academic City has become Office of Sustainability supplies,” she tainability is communication. “It’s a matter of safety,” she year were due Thursday. carbon neutral, said. “In the There are various programs said. Applicants will undergo an indi- and she refer- past, office sup- in place to try and educate Johnson said some RAs will vidual interviewing process this enced state- plies arrived in the Notre Dame community have to remain on campus during week. Applicants undergo individ- ments by Pope Benedict XVI cardboard boxes with a lot of about recycling, limiting ener- breaks for which students can ual and group interviews. about the need to use unnecessary packaging.” gy consumption and other choose to stay on campus. The According to the website, the resources properly. Another exam- c o n c e r n s , rule doesn’t apply to winter break group interviews allow the cur- According to ple is the effort Christopherson because students cannot stay in rent RAs and Residence Life staff Christopherson, the to get “tail- “There was a lab said. the dorms during that break. to evaluate candidates through University saves money. gaters” to recy- that used four For example, “As for covering break periods, their participation in various “When the University cle, she said. large, inefficient she said the staff must be available whenever group activities. replaced inefficient lights in This involved C o m p a c t the halls are open,” Johnson said. “This process also gives candi- older buildings around cam- volunteers walk- ovens to clean Fluorescent “Each RA will need to take a day dates an opportunity to show how pus, the return on investment ing through the glassware ... We Lamp (CFL) or a few days of a break to be on they work with others in a group was estimated to take four to parking lots and replaced these four exchange dur- campus and on duty in the halls.” or team setting,” the website said. five years. In the end it only collecting recy- ing which stu- The College made the changes Students receive letters on Feb. took about a year and a half,” clables from the ovens with one new, dents are to provide the best quality of serv- 25 announcing whether or not Christopherson said. fans. According efficient oven.” offered free CFL ice to the students living within they were selected as an RA for Christopherson said the to Christopherson, light bulbs to the residence halls, Johnson said. the 2011-12 academic year. three goals of the these efforts Heather Christopherson replace their “Holding off-campus employ- Sustainability Department are were very suc- incandescent ment often puts RAs in the posi- Contact Alicia Smith at reducing the University’s car- cessful and director bulbs. tion of having to juggle their [email protected] bon footprint, reducing waste resulted in Office of Sustainability According to — including energy, water Notre Dame Christopherson, and trash — and increasing winning the sustainability is outreach. Environmental Protection now a part of the The University requires new Agency (EPA) challenge for Contemporary Topics curricu- buildings on campus to be the Midwest, beating lum for Notre Dame students. SMC club holds built to the Leadership in Michigan, Michigan State and Energy and Environmental other universities. Contact Christian Myers at Design (LEED) specifications In the area of transporta- [email protected] Sociology Week er what would be enjoyable for stu- By ASHLEY CHARNLEY dents, but also informative for them Saint Mary’s Editor as well. “These events were picked The Saint Mary’s sociology because they are all fun ways to department is holding its annual incorporate sociological discussions Sociology Week — which kicked off into activities that everyone can Monday and runs through Friday. enjoy,” Lowry said. “The movie was According to Colleen Lowry, a followed with a sociological discus- member of Sociology Club, the sion about family dynamics and the week began with a viewing of the Sociological Awareness day was movie “Love Actually” in Vander promoted by hanging flyers all over Vennet Theater with a discussion campus to educate students about afterwards about the topics in the other sociological topics and cur- movie. rent events.” Tie-Dye day is Tuesday in the The festivities are an attempt to vending machine area of raise awareness for the major and McCandless Hall. Dr. Carrie Erlin, courses offered at the College. an assistant professor of sociology “We are hoping to get our name at the College, will discuss her out there more as a major and just research over lunch in Conference to generally promote the classes Room A of the Student Center from taught by our great professors,” noon to 1 p.m. Her research is cen- Lowry said. “The club hopes that tered around “extreme [Chicago] everyone that attended even one of Bears fans,” Lowry said. our events will begin to use their Thursday is Sociology sociological imagination to see the Appreciation Day. world.” “Look for girls on campus wear- Lowry said the week is important ing their Sociology T-shirts and ask for students because it “is about them anything you have ever want- them.” ed to know about Sociology,” Lowry “We want [students] to love and said. appreciate sociology and get insight To wrap up the week, there will into the great classes they can take be breakfast in the sociology here at Saint Mary’s,” she said. department from 8 to 11 a.m. In addition to promoting the where students can talk to profes- department, the club also wants sors about a major in the subject as students to learn about basic topics well as classes offered by the covered in sociology. department. “We also want to spread the mes- Events were chosen based from sage of our great club, great response to activities in previous department and great classes,” years. Lowry said. “Getting students to “The club members held a meet- enjoy learning about these topics ing and chose the events for the with a variety of sociological learn- week together based on what has ing experiences is the main goal of been popular in previous years and this week.” what we were all interested in put- ting on this year,” Lowry said. Contact Ashley Charnley at The club wanted to bring togeth- [email protected] page 4 The Observer N NEWS Tuesday, February 15, 2011

student body elections, it is convene to hear the appeal,” After reviewing the appeal, the election results. brought before the Election Thomas said. the senators will make a final The constitution requires a Election Committee for review. The The senators will first vote decision. ticket to earn 50 percent of continued from page 1 Election Committee met to decide to hear the appeal “The senators can make one the vote to win the election, Monday evening to discuss after brief presentations from of two decisions,” Thomas and with five teams on the the allegation against the Judicial Council and the can- said. “They can vote to ballot, Thomas said a runoff tion and the nature of the candidate. The committee didate in question. uphold the original decision election is likely between the sanction will not be released decided the ticket was in vio- “This basically works like a of the election committee, or two tickets to earn the great- at this time. lation of the constitution and screening process,” Thomas they can choose to force the est number of votes. Thomas said the informa- would receive a sanction, said. “They decide if the Election Committee to recon- Details about a runoff elec- tion is confidential so the Thomas said. The candidates appeal is legitimate.” vene within 24 hours for the tion would be arranged after election results do not sway on the ticket then appealed If the Senate votes to hear purpose of reconsidering the the results of Monday’s elec- anyone involved in the allega- the committee’s decision. the appeal, the ticket can call allegation.” tion are released. tion and appeal processes. “The Student Senate will witnesses before the Senate After the steps of this When an allegation is made have 48 hours from the time and must answer questions process are complete, the Contact Megan Doyle at against a candidate in the of the filing of the appeal to about the allegation. Judicial Council will release [email protected]

since his freshman year and Awards Saturday. She is from covered Bengal Bouts, the Chicago and is majoring in Board national runners-up men’s English and Film, Television and continued from page 1 lacrosse team last spring and Theatre with a concentration in this fall’s national champion Film. will serve as co-news editors. women’s soccer team. Joseph is Coveney is also spending the A native of South Bend, Doyle pursuing a double major in semester participating in Notre currently serves as Associate Economics and Pre-professional Dame’s London Program, but News Editor and has covered Studies. He is originally from will assume the role of photo the student government beat for Dublin, Ohio. editor in the fall. A Political most of the last year. She is an A resident of Le Mans Hall Science major from Keough English major with minors in from Hazard, Ky., Housley has Hall, Coveney has covered the French and Francophone covered Saint Mary’s news since Irish women’s soccer program’s Studies and Journalism, Ethics her freshman year. two trips to the College Cups in and Democracy. Thomassen, hailing from the last two years. He is from Stryker is a Television major Rowley, Mass., will take over the Geneva, Ill. with a minor in European Viewpoint department. She is a Keelean will serve as Graphics Studies. He is from New Canaan, resident of Pasquerilla East Hall. editor. He is a Graphic Design Conn. Sryker covered Indiana’s Gustin will join the Editorial major from Holland, Mich. 2nd Congressional District race Board as the Scene editor. The other editors previously between Jackie Walorski and Gustin, currently spending the selected for the Editorial Board Joe Donnelly. semester studying abroad in include Managing Editor Sarah Joseph will serve as sports London, has already contributed Mervosh, and Assistant editor. A resident of St. to The Observer from overseas, Managing Editors Adriana Pratt Edward’s Hall, Joseph has covering the red carpet at the and Chris Masoud, in addition to worked for the department Orange British Academy Film Farmer.

University would continue to and limiting spending due to “honor [their] commitment by ongoing economic difficulties, Tuition providing an educational experi- Jenkins said in the letter. He also continued from page 1 ence that is second to none and said 96 of Notre Dame students fully consistent with our Catholic graduate within four years, said he appreciates the sacrifices values.” which is one of the highest reten- families make for students to University officers and trustees tion and graduation rates in the attend Notre Dame. He said the have focused on containing costs country. Egypt uprising echoes across region

Associated Press ers clashed with security jab at Iran in one of its first forces along some of Tehran’s messages Sunday, calling on DUBAI — The possible heirs main boulevards, which were Tehran to “allow people to of Egypt’s uprising took to the shrouded in clouds of tear gas enjoy same universal rights to streets in different corners of in scenes that recalled the peacefully assemble, demon- the Middle East: Iran’s belea- chaos after the disputed re- strate as in Cairo.” guered opposition stormed election of President Mahmoud back to central Tehran and Ahmadinejad in June 2009. A came under a tear gas attack pro-government news agency by police. Demonstrators faced reported one bystander killed rubber bullets and birdshot to by gunfire. demand more freedoms in the “Death to the dictator,” many relative wealth of Bahrain. yelled in reference to And protesters pressed for the Ahmadinejad. Others took aim ouster of the ruler in poverty- Iran’s all-powerful Supreme drained Yemen. Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Monday’s protests — all with with chants linking him with critical interests for toppled rulers Hosni Mubarak Washington — offer an impor- in Egypt and Tunisia’s Zine Al tant lesson about how groups Abidine Ben Ali. across Middle East are absorb- “Bin Ali, Mubarak, it’s Seyed ing the message from Cairo Ali’s turn,” protesters cried. and tailoring it to their own The reformist website aspirations. kaleme.com said police sta- The heady themes of democ- tioned several cars in front of racy, justice and empower- the home of opposition leader ment remain intact as the Mir Hossein Mousavi ahead of protest wave works it way the demonstration. Mousavi through the Arab world and and fellow opposition leader beyond. What changes, howev- Mahdi Karroubi have been er, are the objectives. The under house arrest since last Egypt effect, it seems, is elas- week after they asked the gov- tic. ernment for permission to hold “This isn’t a one-size-fits-all a rally in support of Egypt’s thing,” said Mustafa Alani, a uprising — which Iran’s lead- regional analyst at the Gulf ers have claimed was a mod- Research Center in Dubai. ern-day replay of their 1979 “Each place will interpret the Islamic Revolution. fallout from Egypt in their own Karroubi and Mousavi, how- way and in their own context.” ever, have compared the For the Iranian opposition — unrest in Egypt and Tunisia not seen on the streets in more with their own struggles. than a year — it’s become a Mousavi said all region’s moment to reassert its pres- revolts aimed at ending the ence after facing relentless “oppression of the rulers.” pressures. A new U.S. State Department Tens of thousands of protest- Twitter account in Farsi took a Tuesday, February 15, 2011 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS page 5

students or their family mem- ed, Riddle said. Revue’s move from Saint changes for Saturday night’s bers by name. Other material Duren said the last minute Mary’s to Notre Dame’s cam- show, but we also now under- Revue deemed unacceptable includ- changes to the show were pus. stand that the changes had to continued from page 1 ed sexual references or jokes frustrating because Keenan “Our involvement changed be made.” seen as offensive to specific residents spent so much time this year due to the nature of Hnatusko said all student ty,” she said. groups of students. writing and rehearsing skits the complaints that we groups are called to adhere Hnatusko said she viewed a After the meeting ended at for the Revue. Since most received,” she said. “It is my to the University’s standards video of Friday’s show on 5 p.m., Duren, also a junior, Keenan residents and their sincere hope that the mem- of conduct, but SAO looks Saturday and received input said he, Gallagher, Riddle friends traditionally attend bers of Keenan Hall responsi- forward to working with from Assistant Director of and Nolan discussed their Saturday’s per- ble for future Keenan Hall residents on Student Activities Brian options: Cancel the show that formance, they editions of the future Keenan Revues. Fremeau, Associate Vice night or make changes to it. did not have Revue, as well Riddle said leaders of the President for Student Riddle said they decided to the opportunity “Though first dejected as all students Keenan Revue will continue Development Brian Coughlin, perform an edited version of to see the full who are to communicate with Doyle Vice President for Student the Revue and met with skit show in its and bitter and angry involved in pro- and SAO to create guidelines Affairs Fr. Tom writers and original ver- — flustered to say grams and pro- for future Revues. Keenan Doyle and actors. They sion. the least — we all ductions on Hall may also consider mov- Keenan Hall “The meeting ended presented SAO’s “Clearly, the campus would ing the Revue to a different Rector Fr. Dan with an hour and a new require- Revue has been came together as a consider the off-campus venue, he said. Nolan. half until our show so ments and left known to push group. We got as impact their “We’ll keep talking about R i d d l e , the decision the envelope, many laughs as we production can the possible groundwork for Keenan Revue it was very whether to edit and it’s kind of have on indi- a line ... as to the future of D i r e c t o r frustrating. But the or eliminate a commentary could. We tried to viduals in our the Revue and we made it Grayson Duren guys came together each skit to on Notre Dame entertain as best we community and clear to Fr. Doyle that line and Keenan individual writ- life just from a could on Saturday.” the community will be pushed hard,” Riddle Hall President and did a very good ers and actors. student per- itself during said. “The Revue as it has R a y m o n d job adapting to the To best perform s p e c t i v e , ” the planning pushed the envelope in the Chase Riddle Gallagher met circumstances we the revised ver- Duren said. stages.” past will continue to do so in with Hnatusko, sion of the “We’re just junior R i d d l e , the future.” Nolan and were put in … show, Riddle speaking as a D u r e n , Duren said although F r e m e a u Grayson and Chase said they made bunch of guys Gallagher and Monday’s meeting left him Saturday after- did a great job.” some actor sub- from Keenan other Keenan with a better understanding noon at 4 p.m. stitutions and who like to students met of SAO’s perspective, he “The student actors held comment on the subtleties of with Fr. Tom Doyle, vice hopes future Keenan Revues leaders in Raymond Gallagher scripts on stage Notre Dame life.” president for Student Affairs, will remain true to the Keenan Hall president during certain Looking back at Saturday’s Monday afternoon, after event’s 35-year-old tradition. were asked to Keenan Hall skits. events, Riddle said he is which Riddle said they had a “The Revue is one of the adjust the con- “The meeting proud of how the Keenan res- better understanding of most popular events on cam- tent of the ended with an idents involved with the SAO’s handling of the situa- pus, I think, for a reason: show that was directed at hour and a half until our Revue handled the situation. tion. because it’s the voice of the individual members of the show so it was very frustrat- “Though first dejected and “We walked out of the students, for the students,” Notre Dame student commu- ing,” Gallagher said. “But the bitter and angry — flustered [Monday] meeting feeling Duren said. “I think we’ll nity,” Hnatusko said. “We guys came together and did a to say the least — we all very good about the way [Fr. have to try to work with SAO also asked them to consider very good job adapting to the came together as a group,” Doyle] handled it and the way to keep it as much as possi- the potential negative impact circumstances we were put he said. “We got as many SAO handled it from the time ble, but we do not want to other content could have on in. … Grayson and Chase did laughs as we could. We tried he was contacted and the sacrifice the tradition of the traditionally under-repre- a great job.” to entertain as best we could time we had to go on stage,” Revue in order to adhere to sented students on campus.” Saturday night’s show on Saturday.” Riddle said. “We know that new standards.” Gallagher, a junior, said began with a public apology Hnatusko said SAO’s [as] Keenan Hall, we were SAO told them the Revue to the groups and individuals increased involvement this very upset — as I assume the Contact Laura McCrystal at could not reference current the Revue may have offend- year was not due to the crowd was — about the [email protected]

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!"#$%&'()*%)+')($%),&%()-',&'!"#$#%&'('")%*+)*,)-* O!ce of the Proovost The Observer Viewpoint page 6 Tuesday, February 15, 2011 INSIDE COLUMN Keeping today’s media Quest for perfection within reason Here is a hard truth: Media outlets are brash and intentionally controversial. The cast and not comment on it at all, because Although all of my classes are intel- businesses. Sure, they provide an essen- content of their shows is based in news, the content of the clip is so ridiculous that lectually stimulating, it seldom tial source of information to the general but is presented in such a way that the the joke will write itself. occurs that a class truly inspires self- public regarding the state of the world. primary goal is to entertain the viewer Taking it one step further this fall reflection and leads to subsequent But at the end of the day, their goal is to and keep him watching. To do this, the Stewart and Colbert organized and co- revelations about my life outside of make money. If they media ask overly dramatic questions that hosted the “Rally to Restore Sanity,” the pursuit of academic fulfillment. don’t make enough Andy Ziccarelli are intended to increase the perceived which was reported as a spoof of Glenn My seminar this of it, the media out- gravity of a situation, such as “How will Beck’s “Restoring Honor” Rally, though semester is different. let fails. We see this Moment of this incident permanently affect President Stewart claims that it was not. The day Each day comes with in the newspaper Intertia Obama’s legacy?” Obviously, nobody can featured musical guests and comedy small bits of informa- industry today. With answer that for years. But questions like sketches, but maybe the most important tion about how to the Internet making that play off of the public’s desire for “rel- part was Stewart’s sincere speech at the recognize complete news articles available for free, hard copy evant” news and the fact that people like end, which criticized the alarmist and personal fulfillment paper editions are quickly becoming obso- to feel that they are witnessing history, hyperbolic ways of politicians and, more and what can be lete, and newspaper companies are losing even when they aren’t. Sports media are importantly, the media that cover them. done to attain it. hundreds of millions of dollars. guilty of this as well. Rather than looking He remarked, “The country’s 24-hour Today’s class was Courtney Cox Media outlets know that their financial at an unpalatable slate of football games politico-pundit perpetual panic ‘conflicti- no exception. We success is based on one thing: audience. and admitting that a particular Saturday nator’ did not cause our problems, but its discussed the Assistant For television news networks, that means is rather ordinary, ESPN will always pick existence makes solving them that much attributes of a self- Scene Editor ratings, and for newspapers, it means a “game of the week” to promote and harder. The press can hold its magnifying actualized human readers. So all media outlets face the over-hype. One blogger mockingly calls glass up to our problems, bringing them being, as same question: How do we attract an these games, “the game of the century of into focus, illuminating issues heretofore described by psychologist Abraham audience to follow our news and not the the week.” unseen. Or they can use that magnifying Maslow. The one characteristic that others? For cable news channels, the To be sure, there is nothing wrong with glass to light ants on fire, and then per- stuck out the most was that no self- answer seems to be differentiation by this style of “infotainment,” provided that haps host a week of shows on the ‘dan- actualized person is perfect. political party. Fox News is the channel it is kept in context. The problem arises gerous, unexpected flaming-ants epidem- It is a lesson that everyone must for conservatives, MSNBC is for liberals, when people take this it as a hard truth. ic!’ If we amplify everything, we hear learn in life, but it is often difficult to and CNN walks a tight rope relatively Unfortunately, these sensationalists are nothing.” truly believe that living a happy life close to the center. So we have a news very good at saying things that will incite Stewart’s message should not fall on does not require perfection. industry in which people will likely watch a response in viewers, and will intention- deaf ears. Indeed, today’s news media has Not only does a happy life not the channel that is in line with their own ally play on their emotions. And that is the power to do great good in our world, require perfection, it is perhaps views. But the problem still remains, how even before we consider the fact that a shedding light on issues that need to be impossible to live a happy life if one do these channels make sure that people certain percentage of the population is addressed, and giving necessary informa- is constantly seeking perfection. No are watching at all? The answer to that simply not well-informed. tion to the general public. But it is the one spends their time invested solely question is sensationalism. So, as a rational consumer, how does abuse of that power, in the name of in one activity; we all spread our Sensationalism is the over-hyping of one wade through the sea of hyperbole attracting viewers and higher ratings, that time commitment across different events, making them appear more impor- and combat sensationalism? The best can cause problems. Media today can def- pursuits (presumably pursuits that tant than they actually are. This happens way, in my opinion, is to look in the mir- initely provide useful news, but we must are meant to bring us closer to every day in the mainstream media. This ror and stop taking ourselves so seriously, be careful to differentiate news from becoming a happy, fulfilled person). is because the idea of ordinary does not and the leaders of this movement are Jon entertainment, because often one is dis- If we belabor all of these pursuits make for strong ratings. The general pub- Stewart and Stephen Colbert. Better than guised as the other. with the pressure to perform perfect- lic does not want the media to tell them anyone, these two, while clearly incorpo- ly in every aspect of our life, we that there is nothing particularly special rating elements of infotainment into their Andy Ziccarelli is a senior majoring in leave no room to truly enjoy what we about today. Controversy and hyperbole shows, do it in such a satirical manner civil engineering. He can be reached at are doing. sell. that the viewer comes to realize just how [email protected]. “Black Swan,” an Academy Award To make this possible, the media needs outlandish some of today’s “news pro- The views expressed in this column are nominee for Best Picture, analyzes characters who are willing to embody this gramming” actually is. Often, Stewart will those of the author and not the quest for perfection and the dam- idea. These personalities need to be loud, simply show a clip of a cable news broad- necessarily those of The Observer. age it can have on a person’s psyche. Nina Sayers (Natalie Portman) is a technically perfect ballerina, yet she does not fit easily into the role of the LETTER TO THE EDITOR Black Swan considering her mild mannered, submissive temperament. She abuses herself physically in order to cope with the pressure of Take yourself seriously changing her natural character to fit the role. Even worse than the physi- cal effects of her transformation are Dear Anna Boarini, people to see us in a positive light, as individuals rather than a the effects on her mental health. She While your article (“Seriously, Saint Mary’s,” Feb. 11), seemed group of many derogatory terms, the first thing to do is to shut begins to hallucinate and make vio- well intended, I feel your overall argument and excessive gener- down those misleading stereotypes. Now, Ms. Boarini, if you lently quick transitions between a alization of both Saint Mary’s and Notre Dame women is want to just laugh at yourself while someone puts you down as normal, meek personality, and a unbearably flawed. We are all individuals, and with that comes part of a group of people, by all means go ahead and do it, but much more aggressively seductive the ability to define ourselves through personal value rather do not attempt to increase this type of discrimination by per- version of herself. Her quest for per- than by comparing ourselves to a group of equally unique and suading other women to succumb to such an ineffective attitude. fection both literally and physically diverse women. I agree that our attitude toward the jokes made The College does not seek to make us into women who can kills her. at the expense of Saint Mary’s women during the Keenan Revue laugh when being put down, the College seeks to make us into The lessons we can learn from such should be taken lightheartedly, but we should not bring this atti- responsible, strong willed leaders who can stand up for them- art and psychology are clear, but we tude with us everywhere we go. It will be impossible to stop peo- selves and falsify nonsensical opinions that only grow because of can only truly learn that perfection is ple’s erroneous beliefs of Saint Mary’s women by laughing along people like you who cooperate to make these statements seem superfluous to happiness when we when someone assumes we are less intelligent or sleazy. By funny and acceptable. It is never okay to put down others based allow ourselves to enjoy our imper- laughing at ourselves, we will just reinforce the stereotypes on what group they belong in. Ms. Boarini, I invite you to look fections. The best way to do this is to towards Saint Mary’s students. It is one thing to be able to laugh within yourself and find what makes YOU special and stop com- try something we have never done at yourself during a comedy skit and another to have such skits paring yourself to a group of women who are individually simply because it seems enjoyable. leave the show and reinforce the stereotypes we face as women unique as well. Take up a sport that you’ve never of Saint Mary’s College. We can try and show everyone how fit- Best of luck, played simply because you want to ting we are for the Notre Dame community, or how much we Crisel Casillas have fun, or try taking an art class to actually study aside from partying, but if we keep strengthening sophomore relax and relieve tension. Some peo- those stereotypes by simply laughing at ourselves, well, then, Regina Hall ple are talented athletes or artists, don’t expect the views of others to change. If you really want Feb. 13 but not everyone has to be talented to enjoy playing a sport or complet- ing a painting. It’s a simple concept to understand, but the challenge comes from allowing ourselves to QUOTE OF THE DAY QUOTE OF THE DAY enjoy things despite our imperfec- tions or perhaps even because of “If we had no winter, the spring them. “A friend is one before whom I may Submit a Letter would not be so pleasant: If we did think aloud.” not sometimes taste of adversity, The views expressed in the Inside prosperity would not be so to the Editor at welcome.” Column are those of the author and Ralph Waldo Emerson not necessarily those of The U.S. essayist and poet www.ndsmcobserver.com Observer. Anne Bradstreet Contact Courtney Cox at U.S. poet [email protected] The Observer Viewpoint Tuesday, February 15, 2011 page 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A Saint Mary’s Consequences of repealing woman “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” I first want to say that I completely agree with “Seriously Saint Those who serve our country in uniform, particularly those in combat units, are not homophobes. In Mary’s” (Feb. 11). Saint Mary’s does need to calm down when it comes the Pentagon’s highly cited report regarding “Don’t ask, Don’t tell,” nearly 60 percent of America’s to the Keenan Revue. No, I don’t like it when people make jokes about infantrymen, those who do the backbreaking work of fighting America’s wars, stated that they believe or insult us randomly, but when it comes to the Revue, I relish in the the repeal of “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” would adversely affect unit cohesion. This percentage, which is con- comedy. It just shows that we are beyond awesome, and they don’t siderably higher than that of the rest of the military, is not because infantry men are worried about feel- know how to handle it besides making fun of us. And it is hilarious! ing “uncomfortable” as Adam Newman puts it in his Feb. 11 article “You Don’t have to be Straight to However, I do want to say something to the statement that we Shoot Straight.” These men live a life of discomfort that ignorant civilians and policy makers know noth- should “start acting more like our counterparts across the street” in ing about. Their disapproval means they recognize the terrible danger that the repeal of “Don’t ask, order to get the jokes to stop. Personally, I resent that statement. Why Don’t tell” will put their lives in. Not Obama’s life, not the media’s life, not “Diversity’s” life, not some would I want to act like a Notre Dame student at all? Not that I have sophomore in college’s life, but their lives. anything against them, but I go to Saint Mary’s, I will act like a Saint Such homosexual activity, or the thought that your buddy in the rack next to you engages in homosex- Mary’s student, not a Notre Dame one, and not a “SMC Chick” either. ual activity, detracts from the combat mission of the Army and Marine CORPS (Note the spelling Adam In reality, it is the minority of our small population actually in that cat- Newman). Our infantrymen bunk together, shower together and eat together; they locate, close with, egory. Whereas, the majority do like to visit Notre Dame, join clubs, and destroy the enemy together; they are able to stare death in the face because they do it together. see friends, and, in the past, have dinner. If anything, I hear more Because even the smallest decision, action or policy could mean the difference between life and death, it jokes and insults on Notre Dame people than Saint Mary’s, partly would be a disservice to these warriors to enact a policy that will detract from unit cohesion, especially because they have such a bigger school and partly because I just went during a time of war. The repeal of “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” will introduce conflicts and concerns at the to the Revue this past weekend. Also, none of my Notre Dame friends, small unit level will take away from the actual training leading to war. Even the most trivial of things boys and girls, think I or any Saint Mary’s girls are stupid/idiots, will suddenly become complicated. These men’s lives are complicated enough, who are we to make except for those select few that have receive the title “SMC Chick." them more so. In short, yes, we do need to relax when talking about the Revue, but Any policy change that has the slightest chance of endangering the lives of our nations sons and to stop all other jokes we do NOT need to start “acting like our coun- daughters, America’s greatest and most treasured asset, should be immediately disregarded by any terparts.” man of worth until, at the very least, the United States is not engaged in war. Political opinions, cam- I am a Saint Mary’s Woman, not a Notre Dame Copy Cat. paign promises and diversity are not worth the lives of America’s children. God, Country, Notre Dame, Allison Kincaid Michael Falvey sophomore freshman Le Mans Hall Zahm Hall Feb. 13 Feb. 13

UWIRE EDITORIAL CARTOON Study reveals undergraduates do not learn

According to a new study, nearly half of the time too, just going to the university merely for its nation’s undergraduates show almost no increase in name? learning in their first two years of college. With the economy being the way it is, students The study shows that two years in college, 45 per- have to work especially hard to compete in today’s cent of students showed no significant gains in workforce. So many people are being laid off and learning and looking for jobs, making it even more difficult for us after four years, The Parthenon Editorial Board to compete with those who have more work experi- while 36 percent ence. showed little Marshall University Graduate colleges are becoming more difficult to change. The enroll in by increasing their admission criteria and study found that this study’s results makes it seem as though college students also spend 50 percent less time studying is a waste of time and that we are not learning any- compared with students a few decades ago. thing useful. But we beg to differ. The book, “Academically Adrift: Limited Learning College teaches us how to develop our time-man- on College Campuses” by Richard Arum and Josipa agement skills, enhance our ability to interact with Roska, released these findings based off of tran- different types of individuals, facilitate the acquisi- scripts and surveys of more than 3,000 full-time tra- tion of knowledge and perhaps most importantly, ditional-age students on 29 campuses nationwide, discover who we are. Earning a college diploma may along with their results on the Collegiate Learning not seem like much of an achievement to some indi- Assessment, a standardized test that gauges stu- viduals, but it’s a feat many individuals are proud to dents’ critical thinking, analytic reasoning and writ- say they’ve accomplished. ing skills. These studies are an insult to every university in This column first appeared in the Feb. 10 edition the United States. of The Parthenon, serving Marshall University. Is the book trying to infer our parents are wasting The views expressed in this column are those of their money on our education? What about Ivy the author and not necessarily those of The League colleges? Are those students wasting their Observer.

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Greetings, fellow wanderers! This is ping area can be found near the the final article of my three-part intersection of North Milwaukee series on Chicago. Though I could go Avenue and North Damen Avenue. on forever about things to do, this The Wicker Park and Bucktown area week’s article will be dedicated to is very eclectic, with high-end bou- shopping and tiques mixed in with consignment some miscel- Laura Mittelstaedt stores. Though most of the shops in laneous ideas this area are locally owned, you can to inspire you to Scene Writer find Free People on Milwaukee explore Chicago Avenue and Marc by Marc Jacobs on some more on your own. Damen Avenue. Near the Free People boutique is one of my favorite coffee Shopping in Chicago shops, Filter. The café is huge, with Shopping is always a fun — albeit lots of couches and chairs, and it’s a expensive — way to explore cities, fun spot to grab coffee or a snack and and Chicago is no exception. Here’s a hang out when it’s cold outside. list of some of the best shopping If you want to window shop… areas in Chicago, whether you’re looking to empty your wallet or do Oak Street some window shopping. In French, the word for “window If you’re really in the mood to shopping” is lèche-vitrines, which shop… loosely translates to window licking. Every time I wander down Oak The Magnificent Mile Street, I find myself drooling over all The Magnificent Mile is an eight- the beautiful clothes and shoes block stretch of North Michigan gleaming from the pristine windows. Avenue, where shoppers can explore Just north of Bloomingdale’s, Oak over 460 different stores and bou- Street has all those stores that you’re tiques. Though The Magnificent Mile kind of afraid to go into, and that sometimes feels overly touristy, it’s have completely gratuitous products incredibly convenient and has a huge and window displays — Jimmy Choo, variety of stores and products, in Prada and Hermès to name a few. many different price ranges. There This is always one of my favorite are also tons of hotels and restau- areas, simply because everything is rants in the area, so the Magnificent so beautiful and excessive. There are Mile is perfect if you just want to also many (reasonably priced) restau- hang out downtown and get a feel for rants and bars in this area, including the city. Bistro Zinc and Corner Bakery. State Street (between Randolph Miscellaneous and Jackson) Seeing comedy shows, Broadway State Street has many well-known performances or concerts in Chicago shops, like the famed Marshall Field’s is always a lot of fun, and many the- (now Macy’s) and Garrett Popcorn (a aters have special prices for students. small Chicago-based popcorn compa- Second City and Zanie’s have enter- ny that always has a line out the taining comedy acts, while the door, even when it’s freezing outside). Oriental Theater houses many There is also a new, two-story Broadway shows. For those of you Anthropologie that has become one of who love film, the Gene Siskel Film my favorite stops in the city. Center, on State Street, shows inde- Conveniently located near Broadway pendent, international, and classic and ballet theaters, as well as films — it’s one of my favorite lesser- Millennium Park and CTA stops, State known spots in the city. I’m also Street another great shopping area always on the lookout for interesting when you’re downtown. concerts at Metro, a small concert If large crowds aren’t your cup of venue on the north side that features tea… alternative and rock bands; over Christmas break I saw The Hush Lincoln Park Sound and Yeasayer, which were both Lincoln Park is a fun shopping outstanding. Blue Man Group has area, with a large variety of specialty fantastic performances as well, at shops, boutiques and well-known Briar Street Theater in Lakeview. brands. The area near West Armitage So there you have it. I realize that I Avenue, North Halstead Street and have probably omitted some amazing West Webster Avenue has tons of restaurants, shops, and the like from shops, including Lululemon Athletica, my articles, but I hope that this series Vosges Haut Chocolate (my favorite on Chicago has given you inspiration chocolate shop), BCBG and many oth- to make a trip into the city and ers. Oz Park is also outlined by these explore it for yourself. The opportu- three streets, and is a fun stop on nities in Chicago are endless, and we warm days — it’s Wizard of Oz should all try to visit more often. themed. Lincoln Park is a great area Keep a look out for future to wander, whether you’re shopping “Wanderlust” articles with other fun or looking for a bite to eat, as many things to do in the Midwest. Until of the businesses are unique and then, fellow Domers, keep wander- Chicago-based. ing. Wicker Park and Bucktown This is the area of Chicago that I The views expressed in this column keep telling myself I need to explore are those of the author and not nec- more. I spent quite a bit of time in essarily those of The Observer. Wicker Park over Christmas break, Contact Laura Mittelstaedt at lmit- and I had a wonderful time floating [email protected]. in and out of shops. The main shop-

BRANDON KEELEAN | Observer Graphic The Observer Scene Tuesday, February 15, 2011 page 9

pet on the bodies of Heidi Klum, color and cuts that were innovative that hugged her body in all of the By KATHERINE GREENSPON LeAnn Rimes, Kathy Griffin, Selena and fresh. Jennifer Hudson showed right places. Her hair was left relaxed Scene Writer G o m e z , off her new and blow dried with a part right Watching this years Grammy’s, it’s M i r a n d a slender body down the middle. She was not the evident that today’s hottest artists Lambert and in a very only performer looking fierce in a aren’t just entertaining through their bootylicious f l a t t e r i n g mini dress. Keri Hilson, Ciara and voices and incredible musical abili- K i m navy Versace Jersey Shore’s Snooki all arrived ties. Their staggering style and trendy Kardashian. dress with wearing barely there dresses that fashion faux pas keeps viewers glued Selena Gomez pin straight showcased their shape despite the to television screens because whether sported a hair. Miley cool February evening. its Nicki Minaj head to toe in leopard super sleek J. Cyrus was a Some, however, did not make the or Lady Gaga trapped in a giant egg Mendel gown p l e a s a n t best fashion choices. Paramore was a all are left stunned in our seats. whereas Kim s u r p r i s e bit confusing. The men looked messy This year’s fashion choices are K a r d a s h i a n when she and uncoordinated, and Hayley proof that an entertainer’s job doesn’t showcased a graced the Williams tried channeling the 60s just end when they get off the stage. gold sequined carpet wear- with a horrible looking black and The Smith family strutted their stuff K a u f m a n ing a metal- pink feather costume dress. If the as Willow Smith whipped her hair Franco gown. lic tiger- dress didn’t offend then the makeup back and forth with orange highlights She told Ryan print Cavalli did the trick. Her neon green eye and a getup to match. Jayden Smith Seacrest dur- dress with shadow, orange eyebrows and fire red surprised later in the show during the ing an inter- c h u n k y hair and lips were enough to give amazing Justin Bieber and Usher per- view that the bracelets to Lady Gaga a run for her money. formance. The energy was high and dress was tai- m a t c h . Katy Perry had similar bad luck the performance dominated the night. lored too Cyrus’s hair with a white gown designed by The men of the night sported edgy small for her was left in Armani that appeared to have white but classy suits. Ricky Martin mixed it backside. The loose waves feather wings protruding from her up with silver skin tight pants and designers Ken that only back. Not exactly “Teenage Dream” some lace up black boots for finish. Kaufman and added to the material. Handsome Drake rocked the all black Isaac Franco b o h e m i a n Award shows are always entertain- suit with his sequined dressed mother had to modify feel that left ing but half the fun is admiring and as his date. the dress last audiences in judging the fashion sense of the stars. The women of the night stole the minute so awe. This year’s Grammy Awards did not show with gowns that caused jaws to that she could A l t h o u g h disappoint and the performances and drop as low as the hemlines. fit into it in there were awardees were all equally amazing to If anyone noticed the popular trend time for the show. plenty of long dresses represented, a watch. of gold on the red carpet this year The fashion choices for this year’s couple of ladies had no problem you were not alone. An obnoxious 53rd Grammy Awards veered away showing off some leg. J. Lo wore a Contact Katherine Greenspon at parade of gold gowns flooded the car- from traditional and safe and favored low cut, V-neck, long sleeved dress [email protected]

main protagonist, Ralston is a skilled yet cocky, enthusiastic life-altering adventure, more Boyle on “Slumdog Millionaire,” By ALEXANDRA immobilized throughout most of extreme sports mountain mental than physical, into a hor- the soundtrack itself is up for KILPATRICK the film, but he draws audience climber to a terrified, vulnerable rific yet inspirational dramatic two Academy Awards, Best Scene Writer members into the journey and and desperately nostalgic kid as feature film that keeps viewers Original Score and Best Original A grueling journey for both the his thoughts through memories he realizes that he’s on the brink on the edge of their seats. Song for “If I Rise.” real-life main character and the- and “home made” videos of his of life and death. According to a recent interview The movie is more than a look ater audiences across the nation, predicament as he conquers One moment in particular that with “The Guardian,” Ralston at an individual’s fight between Danny Boyle’s “127 Hours” is the fear, loneliness and at his lowest brings light to Franco’s perform- says that the movie is “so factu- life and death. It is a story of true story of 20-something point, death. ance is not long after Ralston ally accurate it is as close to a strong determination if there mountain climber Aron Ralston Although deep in his love for finds himself trapped within the documentary as you can get and ever was one, and it leaves view- who, during a 2003 hike in the outdoors, Ralston comes off slot canyon. He pulls a small still be a drama.” ers with the belief that there is Utah’s Canyonlands National as being more of an energetic video camera out of his back- The drama’s desert setting is nothing more human about the Park, caught his right arm adventurer than one to quietly pack and begins narrating his both aesthetically beautiful and human race than the will to live. between a boulder and a rock contemplate nature. Before get- dilemma. Trying desperately to appropriate for the situation at wall and became trapped in a ting stuck in the canyon, he cov- muster up any bit of enthusiasm hand. In the midst of both a life Contact Alexandra Kilpatrick at narrow slot in Blue John ers record distances biking or optimism he has left, Ralston and death struggle and an exis- [email protected] Canyon. through the desert with his imagines himself as both host tential crisis, the vastness of the The biographical adventure headphones blaring, bumps into and guest on a morning talk desert causes Ralston to realize 127 Hours film, based on Ralston’s memoir two hikers Kristi (played by Kate show, along with audience his insignificance but also renew “Between a Rock and a Hard Mara) and Megan (portrayed by response. He reflects on the mis- his appreciation for life as well Directed by: Danny Boyle Place,” has received much criti- Amber Tamblyn) who appear to takes that brought him to the as other people, his friends and cal acclaim with six Academy be lost and teaches them a few canyon, foremost failing to family (played by Kate Burton, Staring: James Franco, Award nominations, including basic rock climbing moves, all in inform family or friends of Treat Williams and Lizzy Kate Mara and Amber Best Picture and Best Actor for a day’s work. where he was going and in the Caplan). James Franco’s performance as Franco portrays Ralston’s end, finds only one word to sum The biopic’s original sound- Ralston. character well, and his face and up his situation: “Oops.” track is worthy of praise as well. Franco is certainly worthy of body language perfectly convey Boyle has tackled a major feat Composed by A.R. Rahman, who the nomination. As the film’s the slow but sure transition from in turning Ralston’s personal previously collaborated with

BRANDON KEELEAN | Observer Graphic page 10 The Observer u CLASSIFIEDS Tuesday, February 15, 2011 MLB Former Negro Leagues pitcher Cecil Kaiser dies

by hurling a complete-game said that upon the demise of Associated Press victory over the Cincinnati the Negro National League, a Cecil Kaiser, a diminutive Clowns. drawing was held to determine left-hander who made $700 a Despite his size, Kaiser was the dispersal of players among month at the height of his known as a strikeout pitcher the remaining teams. When Negro Leagues pitching career who effectively mixed in a Kaiser was assigned to the in the 1940s, died Monday at good fastball with an assort- Clowns, he refused to report the age of 94. ment of off-speed pitches. He and returned to Puerto Rico. His son, Tyrone, said Kaiser was nicknamed “Minute Man,” After he lost power in his died following a fall at his because it took him but a pitching arm and left pro base- home in Southfield, Mich. minute to strike out batters. ball, Kaiser spent five years “He fell, was rushed to the Last month, Kaiser attended with the Ford Motor Co. team hospital and his heart the opening of a Negro in the Detroit Industrial stopped,” said Tyrone Kaiser, Leagues-themed exhibition at League. who remem- an art museum in “Certainly we will remember bered his Muskegon, Mich. him fondly, remember the con- father as a “Certainly we will There, he tributions he made, not only in lifelong base- described having baseball,” said Raymond ball fan who remember him fondly, played with the Doswell, interim president of talked about remember the legendary pitcher the Negro Leagues museum. the game “all contributions he made, Satchel Paige and Doswell said only about 125 the time.” how the great to 150 former Negro League Cecil Kaiser not only in baseball.” Josh Gibson was players are still alive and grew up a his catcher at one Kaiser was known to be among Yankees fan Raymond Doswell time. those who made a point of in New York. interim president “They’re pretty attending reunions and other With his path much all gone events tied to their time in to the majors Negro Leagues Museum now. Not too baseball. blocked by many are left,” The Detroit Tigers in recent segregation, Kaiser told The years were among those to cel- the 5-foot-6, 165-pounder Muskegon Chronicle. ebrate the contributions of played outfield with some trav- In 1947, Kaiser made $700 a Kaiser and others. eling sandlot teams, eventually month with the Grays, with “Cecil was a great friend to rising to prominent roles with whom he played through 1949. the Detroit Tigers and was the Pittsburgh Crawfords and He also had success during a truly a pioneer to the game of Homestead Grays. number of stops in various baseball,” the club said in a According to the Negro Latin American and Canadian statement. “The Tigers are Leagues Baseball Museum, leagues. grateful of Cecil’s participation AP Kaiser first appeared with the Perhaps his best year of win- in our annual Negro Leagues Former pitcher Cecil Kaiser stands at the 14th annual Negro Crawfords as an outfielder, but ter ball came in 1949-1950, tribute games. . Cecil’s warm Leagues game in Detroit on July 26, 2008. Kaiser died on Monday. when the team’s pitching staff when, pitching with Caguas of smile and presence will be suffered a series of injuries, the Puerto Rican League, he missed.” nance worker for a printing a very good provider.” manager “Candy Jim” Taylor posted a league-leading 1.68 Tyrone Kaiser said his father company in suburban Detroit “He was a great father, and sent Kaiser to the mound. ERA. worked for more than 40 years and was “a hardworking man I’m definitely going to miss A reluctant Kaiser responded The Negro Leagues museum as a deliveryman and mainte- who took care of his family — him,” he said.

MLB Upbeat Zumaya feels healthy for new Tigers season

hander with tattoos on both up, then hurt his right shoulder Zumaya said during the off- looked relaxed as he threw to Associated Press arms and a fastball that’s been after the season when a box fell season he’d be ready to throw catcher Victor Martinez, one of Joel Zumaya feigned a pitch- known to hit triple digits on the on him while he was trying to without restrictions this spring, the team’s newest additions. ing motion and prepared to radar gun. help gather items as California and Monday provided no evi- “He asked me to break in his field a grounder at the mound “I just want to go out there wildfires closed in on his par- dence to the contrary. glove a little bit,” Zumaya said. — only he did it a little too and have that ents’ house. “It’s time for this kid to have “The coaches don’t want us early, and the ball wasn’t hit to healthy year,” he Last year’s some good luck, so we’re real throwing too hard out there him right away. said. “I feel real- injury might thrilled with where he’s at. He right now.” “I’ve been out too long, baby,” ly, really good “It’ time for this kid to have been the looks great,” manager Jim Zumaya had struck out 34 he yelled. “I’m ready.” about myself and most grue- Leyland said. “He’s just free and batters and walked 11 — the With an excited smile and a the way my body have some good luck, some. Zumaya easy — not much effort there. best ratio of his career — when healthy right arm, Zumaya was feels.” so we’re really thrilled collapsed to That’s good.” he went down last year. If he back on the field for the Detroit Zumaya helped with where he’s at.” the mound in Detroit’s pitchers spent much stays healthy and effective, the Tigers in their first workout the Tigers reach pain after of their time on fielding drills Tigers could have quite a Monday. the World Series throwing a Monday, but they also tossed a bullpen. Closer Jose Valverde The hard-throwing reliever in 2006, but he Jim Leyland pitch, fearful few pitches toward the end of was an All-Star last year, and laughed and joked his way hasn’t pitched manager his career was the workout. Pitching coach Detroit added Joaquin Benoit in through even the most mun- more than 31 Detroit Tigers over. It turned Rick Knapp gathered players the offseason. Benoit had a 1.34 dane of drills, his spirits high as games in a sea- out there was around at the start of that ses- ERA as a setup man for Tampa he tries to move on from yet son since. no ligament sion, warning that control is Bay in 2010. another injury. In 2007, he damage to his more important that power at “I’ll tell you what,” Martinez Zumaya broke his pitching ruptured a ten- elbow, but it this point. said. “It’s more fun being elbow in June, the latest set- don in the middle finger of his was fractured and he was done It’s hard to tell Zumaya to behind the plate for him than back for the entertaining right- pitching hand while warming for the year. hold back, but the 26-year-old being in the box.”

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this matchup, dominating the landing punches, but neither the James “Mankind” Walsh def. round. In the third round, the fight from the outset with a junior Kissling nor the freshman Jerel “Yellow Fever” Ho fighters exchanged big blows, Garvin mighty right hand and combina- Ziemba could land a big one. Senior Jerel Ho came out with including wild flails and devas- continued from page 16 tions of body shots and powerful Kissling was able to manage a a definite strategy to start the tating blows. Nevertheless, strikes to the head. Torres’ right few jabs to bruise Ziemba in the match, but that strategy soon Eichler was victorious in the end forth third round, Garvin could- hook caught Panzl off-guard second round. The freshman, backfired as he fell victim to by unanimous decision. n’t overcome the difference multiple times, stunning the however, responded in the third sophomore James Walsh’s from a dominating second round senior into a defensive strategy round, cornering and hammer- lengthy strikes. Ho started the Sebastian “The Hispanic by Rowek, who won by unani- that worked to Torres’ advan- ing the junior. It was not match with a flurry of body Causing Panic” De Las Casas mous decision. tage. The second round proved enough though, as Kissling won strikes followed immediately by def. Robert Gallagher to be the difference in this fight, by split decision. a defensive position, where he In what was an exciting fight Daniel Rodriguez def. Matt as Torres outlasted the retreat- would also dart to different cor- throughout, freshman Sebastian “Scoots” Sheehan ing Panzl with an energetic flur- Kevin “Get ‘Er” Dunne def. ners of the ring to tire his oppo- De Las Casas did indeed cause In a speedy opening round, ry of strikes that was too much Mike “Hidden Valley Zesty nent. But by the third round, his senior opponent to panic en the Alumni freshman Rodriguez to overcome despite a valiant Ranch” Dressing both fighters felt the strategy’s route to a unanimous decision delivered a series of jabs, third round by the senior. Torres In a matchup of speed versus effect as Walsh’s size and power victory. De Las Casas looked knocking the off-campus law won in a unanimous decision power, speed prevailed as the withstood the senior’s tactics as more like the seasoned veteran, student Sheenan down to the quick-punching sophomore Ho flailed with futile punches. as he remained poised and com- mat. In the third and final Cameron Shane def. Nicholas Kevin Dunne overcame the Walsh landed enough strikes to posed throughout the match round, Rodriguez came out “El Nuevo” Martinez height difference of his senior earn the victory by unanimous amid the senior’s wildly thrown aggressively, cornering Sheehan In control throughout the opponent. The lankier, taller decision. punches. The freshman knocked twice and landing a number of fight, the off-campus senior Dressing used his length to land Gallagher down multiple times, body shots. Rodriguez won by Shane defeated the Dillon fresh- several jabs but Dunne was Brian “The BK Special” using a combination of decep- unanimous decision. man Martinez. Following a quick to rebound using his agili- Koepsel def. Rober t tive left jabs and overwhelming powerful punch from Shane, the ty to keep Dressing off balance “Hamburglar” Berger right hooks. Gallagher’s come- Anthony “Lucky” Lucisano def. freshman stumbled into the throughout the match. The In a hard-hitting affair, the off- back attempt was too-little-too- Connor Marr ropes but resisted going down. highlight of Dunne’s unyielding campus senior continually late as the freshman served up a The match started off with The bout had to be stopped on quickness came at the start of pounded the Zahm sophomore. diet of quick strikes that left his each sophomore fighter landing four different occasions because the second round, when the After a thunderous punch from opponent helpless. his share of strikes, but of blood coming from Martinez. sophomore was relentless with Koepsel, Berger stumbled but Lucisano’s intensity proved to be On the final stoppage, 30 sec- a fury of lightning-quick jabs refused to fall. The other two Ryan “Welcome to the Jungle” the difference. After knocking onds into the third round, the that rendered Dressing helpless rounds unfolded similarly, with Slaney def. Brian “Pope” down Marr with a powerful referee called the fight and and unable to recover in the end Koepsel pinning Berger on the Benedict right hook, Lucisano’s attack awarded the victory to Shane. as Dunne earned the unanimous ropes before raining down a The off-campus senior Slaney never ceased, landing punch victory. series punches, tiring out the hammered away early and often after punch on his opponent. Brett “Italian Ice” Sassetti sophomore. The senior pulled against the Carroll sophomore Marr got off to a fast start with def. Joel Hlavaty Will “The Thrill” Peterson def. out a unanimous decision. Benedict, pulling away for a vic- a flurry of jabs to his opponent’s In a matchup between fresh- Jeff Wang tory. While the first round was headgear, but Lucisano seemed men, Hlavaty came out firing, In an uncharacteristically Michael “No Retreat” relatively equal, the remaining to get stronger as the fight pro- catching his opponent off bal- defensive fight, neither boxer McCormick def. Kevin Stewart two rounds leaned more gressed, using a lethal mix of ance with his left while pairing was able to land powerful Sophomore Michael towards Slaney. The senior was right hooks and left jabs on his jabs with winding strikes that punches on the other fighter. McCormick came out with a able to land consecutive shots way to a victory by unanimous rarely missed. Sassetti, however, The lanky O’Neill freshman profusion of energy — almost multiple times on the sopho- decision. worked his way back with quick Peterson, however, was able to too much energy. The sopho- more. Ultimately, one big hook body jabs that gave him room to gain an advantage on the Fisher more started off with a flurry of thrown by Slaney was the differ- 143 pounds strike Hlavaty while ducking sophomore with body blows and punches, followed by numerous ence. Slaney won in a unani- Nicholas Bock def. John Flores potentially devastating blows timely shots to the head. The jabs that never gave freshman mous decision. Boosted by an early edge in from his opponent. Meanwhile, tired fighters exchanged right opponent Kevin Stewart any the first round, Bock hung on to Hlavaty came back strong with hooks in the third frame almost room to move in the opening Michael “The Mad Man” defeat Flores. In the early an eruption of strikes that near- simultaneously. In the end, round. The freshman soon Allare def. Sean Cogan going, Bock was able to land ly turned the match in his favor. though, Peterson pulled out a fought back, however, rebound- Sophomore Michael Allare multiple big blows on the But the strategy and power of unanimous decision to win. ing with a strong second round lived up to his nickname as he Keenan sophomore. Flores, Sassetti proved to be too much that contained his opponent’s came out of the gates like a however, battled back against as he used the corners to his Samuel “Can I Getta” erratic approach. McCormick mad man, landing multiple the off-campus senior in the advantage, limiting Hlavaty’s Kaulbach wins by default over rallied in the third round with a shots on Cogan and never look- final stanza, ducking the big agility while constantly landing Matthew Romano series of combinations to com- ing back. Allare completely hooks while also landing some quick strikes. Sassetti tri- Kaulbach advanced by default bat Stewart’s long reach despite dominated the first two rounds, shots on the tired Bock. It was umphed, in a fight that was due to a Romano injury. tiring out in the final minute, striking with a relentless fury not enough, however, as Bock much closer than the unani- earning a split decision win in a of quick punches as he kept his took a unanimous decision. mous decision would indicate. 148 pounds closely contested match. opponent off balance and Kevin Ortenzio def. Joshua retreating into the ropes. The Christopher “Sparta Hands” Timothy “Timbo Slice” Kissling “Sunshine” Whelan Benjamin “The Crusha from freshman Cogan tried to rely Torres def. Daniel Panzl def. James “Jay-Z” Ziemba Throwing punches early and Russia” Eichler def. on combinations using jabs to Freshman Christopher Torres A hotly contested first round often, the Siegfried junior Alessandro “Ale-Ale-ssandro” the body but Allare always had looked more like the senior in was highlighted by both fighters Ortenzio connected on many Cardenas an answer for them with a dev- of them, easily handling the In an entertaining back-and- astating right that shook up his Dillon freshman Whelan. forth affair, the St. Edward’s opponent, giving him the unan- Using a full repertoire of jabs, freshman Eichler was able to imous decision. hooks and uppercuts, Ortenzio outlast the Alumni sophomore continually cornered Whelan Cardenas. After being put on 154 pounds and hit him with body shots. the ropes in the first round, Thomas “The Mean Justifies The junior took a unanimous Cardenas responded by knock- the” Enzweiler def. Robert decision. ing Eichler down in the second “Bloomer” Blume Blume came out of the gate aggressively but Enzweiler maintained his composure and defense as Blume began to tire. In the final round Enzweiler went all-out with a few sub- stantial headshots that ulti- mately gave him the split deci- sion victory. Sean Mullen def. Philip “The Spear” Kissling Both fighters got off to a hec- tic start, wildly throwing punches without respite for the first half-minute. Mullen found relief in his low-based stance, which allowed the senior to gain leverage with a series of vicious uppercuts. Kissling con- stantly found himself backpedaling as Mullen con- trolled the match with a flur- ried onset followed by a more calculated approach using occasional strikes to the head. The freshman Kissling tried to recover midway through the second round but was stifled by Mullen’s merciless attack. Mullen won by unanimous decision in a battle that had the entire arena roaring with excitement.

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157 pounds turned up the heat late in the punch for punch throughout the shot on the momentarily vulner- Jamie “Sweet Rays of first round, chasing the senior bout. Ultimately, Leicht pulled able senior. But Hayes recov- Choe Sunshine” Koepsel def. Mattingly around the ring. Both out the victory in a split deci- ered and trapped Bischoff continued from page 11 Samuel “Man of War” Roskos appeared winded between the sion. against the ropes, and the refer- The senior versus freshman first and second rounds, but ee, clearly concerned for the Inoh “Lights Out” Choe def. bout began energetically with Ulrich opened the second round Paul “Hawaii K.O.” Hayes def. freshman’s safety, stopped the Andrew “The Juggernaut” neither fighter gaining a signifi- with a vicious hit to Mattingly’s Steven Bischoff contest, declaring Hayes the Ofsonka cant advantage in the first head. The senior was knocked Hayes did not waste any time winner by the referee stopping The Hawaiian native Choe round. Koepsel, the senior, tried woozy and never recovered, and in the opening seconds of his the contest. immediately set the tone with a to go for the kill in the second the referee ended the fight match, opening so aggressively blow that knocked Ofsonka to but a quick Roskos was able to early, granting Ulrich the victory that even his cheering section William “The Haymaker” the ground within the first ten dance away from it. By the by the referee stopping the con- advised him to calm down. But Hayman def. Steve “Kraska seconds of the contest. By the third round, Koespel managed test. the senior did not need any of Steve” Kraska second round Choe’s power had to gain control as he trapped their hints — Bischoff was in The Knott senior went after all but overwhelmed the junior Roskos in a corner and ulti- Daniel Leicht def. Kyle “No trouble from the first few sec- the Dillon sophomore from the as Choe was declared the victor mately earned a unanimous Name Just Game” Kober onds, and Hayes dealt several outset. Though Kraska made a after the referee stopped the decision victory. The true nickname-less fighter strong blows to the Alumni valiant attempt to turn it around contest. won the day in a very close con- freshman as the first round in the second round, Hayman Jeff “Lil’ Bear” Ulrich def. test of two quick and evenly ended. Hayes swung and missed was able to land a devastating Thomas “Stos” Voutsos def. Stephen “Big Steve” Mattingly matched sophomores. Both Bischoff early in the second blow to the face that left Kraska Steve “The Flyin’ Hawaiian” The two fighters traded struggled to maintain defensive round, and the freshman took Marzo punches early on, but Ulrich position as the fighters went the opportunity to land a body see KRASKA/page 13 Voutsos dominated the bout early on, landing several punch- es on the side of Marzo’s head. The fight had to be stopped so Marzo could receive medical attention, and although he returned to the fight, the next hard hit from Voutsos sent him reeling. The referee ended the contest while Marzo received help from the trainers for the second time to give Voutsos the win. Michael “Blinded by the White” Magill def. Nicholas “Just Ate a Hot Pocket” Blashill Though the contest of the Keough men began with impres- sive parrying on both sides, Magill started to take control of the fight late in the first round. Blashill tried to regain some ground in the second but Magill was able to defend the haphaz- ard attack. Magill owned the third round, and the judges rewarded him with a unani- mous victory. Nick “The Renegade” Raic def. Chris “The Italian Stallion” Losco Raic and Losco came out of the gates quickly, and neither was able to gain the upper hand in an exciting first round. In the ensuing round, however, Losco suffered a punch to the nose, and several visits from the medical staff were not enough to stop the bleeding. Although the Stanford sopho- more continued fighting aggressively in between trips to the trainers and seemed more than willing to continue the contest, the referee was forced to halt the action and awarded the victory to Raic. Alex “El Gatito Loco” Oloriz def. Matthew “The Madman” Peters A sophomore and runner-up to last year’s title, Oloriz con- trolled the freshman Peters from the outset, alternating between head and body shots as Peters tried to defend. Oloriz landed two big head- shots that knocked Peters’ mouth guard loose, and though Peters stuck around until the final bell, Oloriz gar- nered a unanimous victory. Greg “Come On Big Orca!” Cunningham def. Alex “Thunder Road” Richer Cunningham was in control of the fight the whole way, repeatedly backing Richer into the ropes. Although Richer began the third round with renewed energy, an offensive barrage from Cunningham again pushed the lanky senior into a corner. Soon afterwards, Cunningham knocked out Richer’s mouth guard, and the action was suspended while it was cleaned. Although the two fighters were able to go the distance, Cunningham was declared the victor by unani- mous decision. Tuesday, February 15, 2011 The Observer N SPORTS page 13

both fighters trying to pace Bishop unleashed a set of com- In the third, both fighters con- started the third round by pin- themselves, the senior quickly bos, for a relatively even first sistently traded punches, but ning his opponent against the Kraska took control and never relin- round. Bishop came out firing in Hull used the advantage he ropes, Salvi finished with a flur- continued from page 12 quished it. Knocking the fresh- the second round, putting gained in the second round for ry of punches and earned the man’s mouth guard out in both Sandberg on his heels multiple the unanimous decision. unanimous decision. reeling and bleeding. Again in the first and the second, Howell times, and landing a few big the third Kraska came out was relentless. A clear unani- punches. Sandberg came out David “Mountain Man” Gray Daniel Griess def. James aggressively, but Hayman’s mous decision victory went to strong in the third round, land- def. Terrence “The Relentless” “Rambo” Fultz overall control of the fight the senior. ing a few jabs, but Bishop was Rogers After a slow start to the fight earned him a split decision vic- able to avoid Sandberg’s where each fighter sought to tory. Matthew “It’s Almost Wake attempts by moving quickly and Both the senior Gray and the exploit the other’s weaknesses, Week” Labriola def. Tim “St. with conviction in the waning graduate student Rogers landed the freshman Griess took con- Colin “The Lion” King def. Alec Broseph” Bossidy moments of the fight, giving the a few punches early in the bout, trol towards the end of the first “Hot Like Sauce” Hollis Junior Labriola and senior Alumni Dawg a split decision but Gray gained the upper hand round, cornering the sophomore The bout began with fists fly- Bossidy remained evenly victory over the fifth-year senior. late in the first round with some Fultz and landing multiple jabs ing and neither fighter was able matched through the first uppercuts and combos. The 55- to the face. Griess carried this to gain the upper hand despite round, but Labriola quickly Ryan Alberdi def. Ian Sperry year-old Rogers, three-time aggression into the second Hollis’ early slip. The first round gained momentum in the second Alberdi immediately took con- Bengal Bouts runner-up in the round, sending Fultz into a was interrupted when the round, burying Bossidy with a trol of the match, knocking 1970s, landed a big punch early defensive stance by landing O’Neill junior required medical flurry of punches. When Bossidy Sperry into the ropes early in in the second round, but as the numerous jabs to his head. attention, but neither fighter attempted to return the favor, the first round, and then throw- round continued, Gray’s youth Needing a strong third round to distinguished himself until the the Alumni junior darted out of ing the Duncan freshman off allowed him to take advantage turn the tide, Fultz came out second round, when King came danger. In the third round, balance in the final seconds of of Rogers’ fatigue and gain con- aggressive, but Griess weath- out strong, beating the junior Labriola pushed Bossidy into the the first round. Sperry struck trol of the fight. Rogers, with ered the storm and reasserted into a corner, and then knocking ropes, and the senior was back after the break, striking help from an enthusiastic and control over the fight. Griess him around the ring. The refer- unable to retaliate because of an the Sorin sophomore so hard supportive crowd, came out proved victorious by unanimous ee stopped the fight when Hollis apparent shoulder problem. that he tumbled to the ground. aggressively in the third round, decision. was not able to protect himself Bossidy was able to finish the But Alberdi quickly rose and but as it drew on, he struggled against a barrage of blows to match, but Labriola won by dealt a blow to Sperry that to maintain his momentum. Christopher “Fuhaluvus” the side of the head, making unanimous decision. necessitated attention from the Gray took over late in the fight LaCosta def. Nick “Ice Cream “The Lion” King the victor by trainers. Both fighters were with his footwork and punches Paint Job” Grady the referee stopping the contest. Alec “Pretty Boy” MacDonell exhausted by the action-packed to earn a unanimous decision def. Alexander Yurkowski second round, and after a third victory. Both fighters used similar Ryan Carey def. Jacob “The Both freshmen fighters came round that was also interrupted styles in employing footwork Dancing Bear” Baranek out firing in the first round with for Sperry’s nose, the judges John Healy def. Timothy and athleticism to dodge the Right from the get-go both aggressive strategies. Towards declared Alberdi the winner by Sweeney other’s blows. These styles fighters tried to gain an edge as the end of the first round, the unanimous decision. Early on, very few jabs and resulted in a fight with few suc- they traded blow for blow. freshman MacDonell began to close punches were thrown by cessful punches by either com- Eventually in the second, connect with a series of combos Dan “The Polish Hammer” either the senior Sweeney or the petitor and much movement Baranek landed an incredibly and gained the upper hand. The Jasinski def. Peter Tenerielo sophomore Healy. Both fighters around the ring. The junior powerful blow that nearly second round saw few punches Both fighters began the match attempted to land many punch- LaCosta, however, landed more knocked Carey out of the ring landed, as both fighters began strong. The junior Tenerielo es, with each connecting on a successful punches, especially in entirely. Carey was able to rally to deal with fatigue. Yurkowski used footwork to avoid the law few. The aggressive, high-inten- the first and third rounds. This in the third, however, and make came out strong in the third student Jasinski’s punches, and sity fight continued in the sec- effort allowed LaCosta to prevail a comeback as he earned a split round, but ran out of gas as connected with combinations to ond round, with both fighters in a unanimous decision. decision win. MacDonell staved off the assault move ahead early in the round. landing big punches. Healy took and won by unanimous decision. Jasinski finished the round the advantage late in the second Jake “One Blow” Joe def. 160 pounds strong, landing numerous round. In the third round, the Andrew “Hitmonchan” Rober t Powers def. James Mark “Ridin’ Solo” Iandolo def. punches. In the second round, referee had to check Healy after Kwasnieski “Jimbo Slice” Bowers Christopher DeLillo neither fighter could gain con- a big punch. Healy, however, Joe, while not knocking his After a slow first round, both Iandolo and DeLillo kept the trol, until Jasinski knocked rebounded and hit Sweeney competitor out in one actual fighters began the second round fight close for all three rounds, Tenerielo against the ropes just with a sweeping punch and con- blow, didn’t waste many in on the offensive. The bout had and neither faded before the before the bell. tinued unleashing a barrage of defeating Kwasnieski, Joe’s to be stopped to clean the blood final bell. Neither inflicted much The third round started off blows. Sweeney knocked Healy domination began in the middle off of the sophomore Bowers, damage on the other through slow, but ended with both fight- to the floor against the ropes of the first round when his pow- who then returned to the fight the first two rounds, but a new ers trading blows. Ultimately, just as the match ended, but it erful left-right combo to with renewed energy. Bowers urgency was apparent at the Jasinski took control late to earn was not enough, as Healy won Kwasnieski’s face caused the began to tire noticeably in the beginning of the third round, the unanimous decision. the split decision. junior’s nose to bleed, which third round, and was no longer when it became clear that the forced the referee to delay the making contact with Powers. match would be decided by 167 pounds Brian “Yeah, Cool Beans” Salvi contest. When the fight Powers then knocked the sopho- points. Both tried to get in a few William “I Sunk your def. Dallas “Bonzi” Bunsa resumed, the sophomore Joe more from Zahm across the body shots in an attempt to col- Battleship” Hull def. Giovanni In the first round, law-student continued to land shots to his face, leaving Bowers unsteady lect points, and the senior Angles Salvi initiated multiple jabs to opponent’s face, and, early in and in need of medical atten- Iandolo landed a few swats on Hull, a senior, used lots of jabs the head with his quick left- the third round, the referee tion. Although the Zahmbie was the head of DeLillo. The judges in the first round, while the law right combo, overwhelming his ended the match due to the able to return to finish the bout, unanimously decided to award student Angles utilized a set of sophomore opponent. At the damage to Kwasnieski’s nose, the judges named Powers win- the match in favor of Iandolo. combos in his arsenal. Both same time, he showcased agile and Joe won by the referee ner by unanimous decision. knocked the other to the ropes footwork in dodging Bunsa’s stopping the contest. Pat “Boom Boom” Bishop def. once before the first bell. Hull counter-blows. Salvi’s domina- Terry “Twinkle Toes” Howell Martin “El Matador” Sandberg used supreme footwork to avoid tion continued in the second Contact Andrew Gastelum at def. Tyler “The Original” The senior Sandberg began most of Angles’ attempts in the round, with the referee tem- [email protected], Christensen the fight utilizing a series of second round, while landing porarily stopping the fight for Matt DeFranks at Though the bout began with jabs, while the sophomore many combos, to take control. Bunsa to recover. While Bunsa [email protected], Victoria Jacobsen at [email protected], Kelsey Manning at [email protected], Matt Unger at [email protected], Sam Gans at [email protected], Jack Hefferon at [email protected] and Conor Kelly at [email protected] Can’t find your friend’s fight?

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they hope Notre Dame’s swim- East Men’s Diving Coach of the strong performance. mers will finish the meet Year for the eighth time in his illus- “We value the work that Grossman strong next weekend. Lex trious career, but only reluctantly Caiming does as a coach,” Welsh continued from page 16 “Going into the swimming, continued from page 16 acknowledges his feat. said, “and [we are] very proud of we are only slightly ahead of “It’s okay, I guess,” he said, “but what our divers accomplished.” has allowed her to improve Louisville in team points. I’m we don’t want to keep the awards Having done their part, the individually. hoping that we got some Villaflor earned a fourth place fin- for one person.” divers must now wait for the “The Big East has recently momentum going into next ish, and sophomore Ryan Koter Caiming’s selfless attitude rubs swimming portion of the tourna- become more competitive, week so our swimmers can go placed sixth. off on his divers, as it is clear that ment later this week as Notre which is great. The competi- into the meet already competi- Irish diving coach Caiming Xie they are all competing for the Dame tries to bring home the con- tion helps us all do better,” tive with Louisville,” was pleased with his divers’ per- team rather than for individual ference championship. she said. “Hannah Gadd is a Grossman said. “Even though formances. success. “We try and go out and just get great diver and I really enjoy it's a slight lead, it was impor- “Overall it was a great, excellent “Cai is great,” Geary said. “You as many points as possible for our competing against her. It’s tant to set the tone going into weekend,” Caiming said. “The build a really strong bond with swimmers,” Geary said, “because always more fun to have a the next week of competition.” seniors did a good job taking lead- your coach. It was great to [per- it is a joint effort to win the meet. friendly rival to help push you ership of really the whole team the form so well] for him, for the team, At least we’ve gotten our swim- to perform better.” Contact Megan Golden at whole year ... They did great, fight- for everyone.” mers excited.” Chiang and Grossman said [email protected] ing for every point during the Welsh said he realizes how valu- meet.” able a coach like Caiming can be Contact Joseph Monardo at Caiming was named the Big to a team, especially after such a [email protected]

included 10 lead changes and eight ties with a decisive 24-3 run. Saint motto: ‘Whatever it Takes’ and I Tournament for the last three Paradiso Mary’s held the Britons to 1-for-7 think it’s fitting,” Coyne said. “They years, the Irish are just 1-3 with continued from page 16 shooting while forcing eight Irish are willing to do whatever it takes two losses to Northwestern. turnovers during an 11:29 stretch. continued from page 16 to win.” Coyne, however, said she is confi- 9-for-12 effort. Paradiso also fin- “At times, our defense can be This batch of seniors is led by dent her seniors can lead the ished with her first career double- really great,” Henley said. “We just ished 3-12. In the last three years, the All-Americans Blaney and team, much like past senior class- double, registering 13 points and need to be consistent on defense.” however, Notre Dame has won Doherty — two of the 13 All- es have. career-high 13 rebounds, 11 of With the win, the Belles now trail nearly 70 percent of its games and Americans in program history — This year’s class reminds Coyne which came off the offensive glass. third-place Albion by only one these seven players are a big rea- and is supported by All-Big East of both the senior classes on the Paradiso was one of five Belles game in the MIAA standings with son why. performer Abt. 2002 squad that made the pro- who scored in double figures, con- two conference games remaining “Obviously, they have gotten bet- During No. 10 Notre Dame’s gram’s first NCAA Tournament tinuing Saint Mary’s balanced scor- before the conference tournament ter but their biggest development two-game west coast split with Cal appearance and the 2004 team ing trend. The Belles have four begins. has been their mentality,” Irish and No. 14 Stanford over the that garnered the Irish’s highest players averaging over 10 points “At this point in the season, we coach Tracy Coyne said. “What weekend, Blaney contributed two national ranking. per game and have three of the top just want to be playing our best makes this group special is that goals and three assists while Abt “They have the attitude, skill seven scorers in the conference. basketball as we prepare to finish they have individually different added two goals and an assist. and commitment to get it done. “Much of our success this season out the regular season and head skill sets.” Doherty, meanwhile, controlled six They set high goals for themselves is due to the fact we are well bal- into MIAA Tournament play,” Since Abt, Blaney, Keena, draws and scooped up six ground and I have high standards for anced,” Henley said. “We have a lot Henley said. “We are happy to start Doherty, Stewart and Locasto have balls. them.” Coyne said. “They have the of different weapons on offense and the tournament by hosting the first joined the team, the Irish have In the fall, against Saturday’s opportunity to be the first group to our team is very unselfish.” round of play.” won 39 of 58 games. These sen- opponent Northwestern, the Irish have four NCAA Tournament Junior forward Kelley Murphy The Belles finish their regular iors have combined for 326 career were able to break through appearances and two Big East led the Belles, scoring 14 points, season home slate when they appearances, 316 goals, 95 assists against the Wildcats for a big win, titles.” capping her 52nd career game with return to Angela Athletic Facility and 413 ground balls. Over the and the seniors had a lot to do If they do, they’ll accomplish the 10 or more points. Albion junior Wednesday to play Adrian (7-15, 4- last three years, they have with that. Fenlon had a crucial lofty goals they have set for them- forward Patty Rewa led all scorers 11). accounted for 41 percent of the draw control and Doherty drew a selves and the team. with 20 points. team’s goals and 37 percent of the charge late to seal the game for During the second half, the Belles Contact Matt DeFranks at team’s ground balls. Notre Dame. Contact Matt DeFranks at broke open a close game that [email protected] “The seniors came up with the Despite advancing to the NCAA [email protected] The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation 500 Seventh Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Tuesday, February 15, 2011 The Observer ­u TODAY page 15

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By ANDREW GASTELUM, By MATT DEFRANKS MATT DEFRANKS, VICTORIA JACOBSEN, Sports Writer KELSEY MANNING, MATT UNGER, SAM GANS, JACK With a 68-59 win at Albion (12- HEFFERON and CONOR 11, 10-4 MIAA) Saturday, the Belles KELLY (16-7, 9-5) are just one victory Sports Writers away from tying a school record for wins in a season. 134 pounds In addition to breaking the 2008- Nicholas “N” Rowek def. John 09 Belles’ wins record, this year’s “The Forgetful Housecat” squad is also on pace to break that Garvin team’s record for made free throws The 81st Bengal Bouts began in a season. The current Belles with a dandy, as the two fight- team leads the MIAA with 482 ers squared off with a blast of made free throws, just two shy of energy that set the tone for the the Saint Mary’s record. day’s events. The freshman “We have never set out to set or Garvin started the first round break records like that,” Belles with an array of fierce right coach Jenn Henley said. “We just hooks but Rowek took over work on improving each and every from there. The sophomore game.” relied on quick jabs and strikes Saint Mary’s shot 24-for-34 from to the body while connecting on the free throw line, compared to several blows to Garvin’s head, the Britons’ 6-for-13. Freshman which eventually proved to be forward Domini Paradiso led the too much. After a back-and- GRANT TOBIN/The Observer Belles from the charity stripe with a O’Neill freshman Will Peterson throws a punch during his fight against Fisher see GARVIN/page 11 sophomore Jeff Wang on Sunday at the Joyce Center. see PARADISO/page 14

ND WOMEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING Irish claim top spot as Big East Championships approach

score of 337.40 to narrowly Grossman placed fourth in the scores of 301.60 and 297.70, “I am happy with how both By MEGAN GOLDEN Louisville’s Hannah Gadd, who 3-meter dive and was quick to respectively. Jenny and I performed,” Sports Writer scored a 334.80. praise Chiang. “Going into Big East, regard- Grossman said. “We were both “I was very happy with my “Jenny had a great 3-meter less of what place I finished in, composed under the pressure Strong performances on the performance. I feel that I was and I’m glad she was able to I wanted to dive my best and of being at Louisville — they diving boards this weekend able to channel my nerves well hold off Hannah Gadd,” end my season with two great had a lot of fans — and [dove] vaulted Notre Dame into first- and use them to my advan- Grossman said. “The competi- meets, which I accomplished,” our best under pressure. place as the team heads into tage. The team performed tion was tough, definitely the Grossman said. “And I am Hannah dove well on both the swimming portion of the very well overall,” Chiang most competitive Big East final happy I was able to get All-Big boards and had a lot of sup- Big East Championships next said. “I think everyone did a I’ve been in.” East honors on [the 1-meter].” port from her team, as it was weekend. great job of staying focused In the 1-meter event, Gadd Grossman emphasized the at her home pool.” Sophomore Jenny Chiang and not letting the perform- placed first with a score of importance of the team’s com- Chiang said strong competi- opened the meet for the Irish, ance of other teams affect 329.95. Chiang took home sec- posure while competing in tion throughout the Big East placing first in the women’s 3- them.” ond place and Grossman fol- front of Louisville’s home meter dive. Chiang recorded a Senior captain Heidi lowed in third place with crowd. see GROSSMAN/page 14

ND WOMEN’S LACROSSE MEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING Notre Dame seniors shine Squad dominates in By MATT DEFRANKS diving portion of meet Sports Writer

Wes Villaflor and Eric Lex, who In the Big East, talent is prevalent By JOSEPH MONARDO finished third and fourth in the but experience is golden. This year, Sports Writer event, respectively. As a result of Notre Dame’s seniors have both. Geary’s victory, each of Notre The six returning seniors and one Notre Dame enjoyed a success- Dame’s senior divers has at least graduate student — midfielders ful weekend at the Big East one individual Big East title to his Kailene Abt, Shaylyn Blaney, Kaitlin Championships in Louisville as all name. Keena, defenders Jackie Doherty, five Irish divers earned points for “I was diving pretty well during Lauren Fenlon and attacks Ansley their team. The Irish (6-4 regular the season,” Geary said, “but I Stewart and Meredith Locasto — season) swept both events and never had a meet where it all have arguably been one of the most took a 74-point lead over second came together like it did [in the successful classes in Irish history. place Louisville, the league’s Big East Tournament] on the 3- The Class of 2011 made history reigning champion, heading into meter.” when they won the Big East the swimming portion of the Lex placed first from the 1- Championship in 2009 and 2010, championships. meter board for the other Irish becoming the first team in program “What a grand performance,” victory and was named the history to make the NCAA Irish coach Tim Welsh said. “It’s League’s Most Outstanding Diver, Tournament three consecutive sea- gotten our Big East Championship a title bestowed on Villaflor at last sons. meet off to a great start.” year’s league championship. Just six years ago, the Irish fin- TOM LA/The Observer Senior Nathan Geary placed Behind Lex in the 1-meter, Senior midfielder Kailene Abt scoops up a ground ball dur- first from the 3-meter board, see IRISH/page 14 ing a 6-5 home win against Syracuse on April 11, 2010. leading the way for fellow seniors see LEX/page 14