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The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary's OLUME 38: ISSUE 80 FRIDAY. JANUARY 30,2004 NDSMCOBSERVER.COM Student Govenunent stalls Student-athletes succeed in class

he or she was promised," By MIKE CHAMBLISS Holmes said. News Writer Women's golf coach Debby King agreed, saying the When the NCAA and USA classroom success of Notre Today honored Notre Dame Dame athletes is due to a with the 2003 Academic combination of the caliber of Achievement student that Award, it was chooses Notre just the most .. We have Dame and the ANDY KENNA/The Observer recent addition University's Members of the Council of Representatives meet last December. Student government has been to Notre Dame's graduated either high expecta­ undergoing a process of restructuring and continues to work towards reforming itself. long tradition of 99 or IOO percent tions for ath­ academic excel­ of the athletes who letes. the views of students on universi­ constituencies. The new council lence among "The stu- Restructuring leads ty policy decisions. began examining the entire con­ athletes. exhaust their dents that to gradual changes, But the trustees' reception of stitution, looking for areas that Patrick eligibility at Notre come here are the idea was less than warm. could benefit from consolidation Holmes, director Dame. ., already com­ uncertain progress Last May, the trustees recom­ and greater efficiencies. of academic mitted to grad­ mended that student government However, the process was diffi­ services for uating in four Patrick Holmes years and get­ By MATT BRAMANTI leaders restructure the student cult at first. Many council mem­ Student­ union to create more efficiency. bers asked where existing organ­ Athletes, points director of academic ting good News Writer One board member. said he was izations would fit within the new to the. fact that services for grades," King After months of work, the "a little disappointed" that stu­ system. And so the slowdown Notre Dame is student-athletes said. "Once restructuring of student govern­ dent government was asking for began. Student Union Board ranked second they are here, ment is far from over. It began CLC changes before putting its manager Charlie Ebersol insisted on the all-time the standards after former student body presi­ own house in order. student government be totally list of universities with the are so high that we just get dent Pat Hallahan's October Last semester, the Executive reinvented. "We need to look at most academic all­ high quality kids." report to the Board of Trustees. Cabinet reformed itself into the this as starting from scratch," Americans. Although the University In that report, Hallahan's admin­ Council of Representatives, Ebersol said during a November "Notre Dame tries to make grade requirement for eligi­ istration proposed changing the reflecting the addition of student council meeting. sure that each student maxi­ bility is a 2.0 average after mission and composition of the senators, and a broader repre­ mizes his or her potential Campus Life Council to promote sentation of student government see CHANGES/page 4 and receives the education see ATHLETES/page 4 Grant to help fight Asian awareness highlighted Indiana 'brain drain' Fliers promote pursue internships, fellow­ keeping an open By LAUREN O'BRIEN ships or experiential learn­ mind about ethnicity lAM ASIAN· News Writer ing within the state can apply to receive part of the Saint Mary's College was grant. By JENNIFER ROWLING awarded a $750,000 grant Five grants are expected News Writer AMERICAN; DO from the Lilly Endowment's to be available for this sum­ "Initiative to Promote mer, with plans to offer ten Notre Dame's Asian- 0 p port unity thru ugh in subsequent summers. The American population is Educational Collaborations" proposal focuses primarily increasing, and AAA In Focus YOU REALLY SEE to help fight the phenome­ on summer experiences in is doing its part to broaden the non known as "brain drain" order to defray inherent University community's aware­ within Indiana. expenses that may discour­ ness of multicultural issues - Lilly Endowment will age students. , sometimes through controver­ ME AS AMERICAN? donate a total of $38.9 mil­ "We don't want students to sial methods. lion to 36 Indiana colleges have to choose between an To promote the third annual and universities in an effort exciting internship possibili­ AAA In Focus Student-Run to diminish the number of ty and a summer paying job Conference on Asian and students who leave the state that is not moving their Asian-American issues, the eome fmd out@ IN FOCUS upon graduation to work. career forward," said group posted fliers that stated JAN 30·31, 2004, COMO At Saint Mary's, a group of Patrick White, vice presi­ stereotypes o[Asian-Americans http://www.ad.edu/--aaa ten faculty members con­ dent and dean of faculty. such as "Are all Asians over­ tributed to the College's Another aspect of the pro­ achievers?" and "Are Bruce grant proposal, with the gram is the post-baccalaure­ Lee and Lucy Liu the only leadership of Ed Ackerly, ate grant for graduates who Asian presence in Hollywood?" stereotypes only furthers their Celebrating Asian-Americans director of corporate and decide to stay in or return to The fliers were anonymously acceptance. in the Workplace." Asian­ foundation relations. Indiana. The College would removed from several dorms, "We wanted to bring them to Americans involved in a multi­ "The focus of the grant is contribute up to $12,000 to and a table publicizing the con­ the front and make people face tude of careers are leading that Lilly wants to address the first year salary at an ference in Lafortune was taken them," Leung said. "Only when workshops with the intention the problem of the low num­ organization such as a small down. you challenge these issues and of preparing students of all ber of residents in Indiana company or a non-profit Ryan Leung, executive chair look at them face to face can backgrounds for the working who have a college degree," that would otherwise be of AAA In Focus, said the fliers proJress and change be made." world. Ackerly said. "They want to unable to sufficiently com­ were intended to bring existing Students will have the oppor­ Kathleen Wong, specialist in change that because it pensate the individual. stereotypes to students' atten­ tunity to challenge such stereo­ Asian American Studies at affects the state in terms of The first step of the pro­ tion. types at the third annual AAA Arizona State, is the opening salary and tax base." gram is to hire a director, "The mission from the begin­ In Focus Student-Run speaker, and Hollywood actor Through the proposal, who wil1 then determine the ning in making these fliers was Conference on Asian and Parry Shen, featured in Better Saint Mary's will raise process through which Saint to bring up stereotypes and Asian-American issues, which Luck Tomorrow and The New awareness of internship and Mary's will administer sum­ perceptions of Asians," Leung will be held today and Guy, is assisting in the work­ career opportunities in mer grants to students and said. "None were created by Saturday. shops. Indiana. To make such faculty. us. They existed in everyone's The theme of this year's con­ prospects more attractive, minds." ference is "Personal Journeys Contact Jennifer Rowling at students and faculty who see GRANT/page 4 He added that ignoring such in Professional Lives: [email protected] page 2 The Observer+ PAGE 2 Friday, January 30, 2004

INSIDE COLUMN QUESTION OF THE DAY: WHAT'S YOUR PREDICTION FOR THE SUPER BOWL? Oh Canada It feels so great to be 21. Want to get into the high-class bars of South Bend? Sure thing. Want a beer at T.G.l.Friday's? No problem. Now that Kristin Mcintyre Betsy Brown Roz Byrne Katy Cari Brigid Kelly Molly Welton I'm 21, I don't have to worry about Junior Junior Junior Junior Senior Senior making trips up to Holy Cross Hall LeMans Canada in order LeMans Holy Cross Hall Holy Cross Hall LeMans to get into bars, right? "The Eagles.·· "The Panthers.·· "The Patriots "/ have no idea. "Panthers. "Tom Brady is .. So, anybody They're my hot.·· want to go to because it's What's the Windsor? stupid if the halftime show?, favorite I'm sorry, but Panthers win. animal.·· after four months It's like when of tasting the South Bend scene the Marlins and the scene Mike Harkins wzn. •• back home around Detroit, Graphics while it can be nice, none of it Editor compares to the experience of a night in downtown Windsor. Though many students around IN BRIEF South Bend may not be up to travel­ ing three hours to get up there, Come discuss diversity and Windsor is defmitely worth the trip. multicultural issues at Notre Besides the fact that it is Canadian, it Dame at the third annual is an excellent place to hang out with Asian American Awareness friends. It is also a great opportunity In Focus Conference at 7 make fun of random Canadians for all p.m. in the Coleman-Morse sorts of things, whether it be the play Center. money they use or the way they say "ouut" and "abouut." It can even be Erijoy the romantic notes of fun toying around with the Windsor Notre Dame music professors police, who are basically useless. No, Georgine Resick and John I take that back - the cops are Blacklow tonight at 7 p.m. in always hard at work standing outside the Annenberg Auditorium of the club doing nothing, maybe hitting the Snite Museum. The two on a couple of girls standing in line will present a recital of music waiting to get in. for voice and piano titled Of course, Windsor has its dirty entitled "Late Romantic hangouts. For the guys, there's Songs." This concert is part Cheetah's, and for the ladies, there's of the 2003-2004 Notre Dame Danny's. True Canadian class in these Dept. of Music Faculty Artist joints. Series. But when it comes down to it, with all the Canadian-bashing one could Flash back to the 80's at possibly do, they do have one thing Legends tonight starting at CHUY BENITEZ!The Observer 9:30 p.m. Band Son of Glam: going for them: The girls there are Alumni freshmen Matt Medlock and Adam La.cack and Old College freshman ridiculously hot. Unlike the girls one A Tribute to the 80's will play Thomas McCall stand triumphantly next to the Igloo they built on South Quad memorable songs from the might see dancing up on stage at Wednesday night. The three then slept Inside their creation overnight. Heartland or the ones you see hook­ decade. ing up on the second floor of Boat Club, these ladies from the North are Watch the St. Edward's some prize pieces if I ever saw one. Hall Players' performance of Then, of course, there's the Windsor One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Casino. For those of you who like to OFFBEAT Nest Saturday night from gamble, this is the place to be. It can 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. in also be an excellent source of beer Crystal ball predicts fire Firefighters then placed public urination. Washington Hall. money for those going to the bars SHAWNEE, Okla. - the ball in the grass, and The bar business is afterwards. There's even an outdoor Firefighters in this central within 30 seconds the thriving in the city's Come cheer on local band ice rink a block away from the casino Oklahoma town peered ground was smoking. \Varehouse District, and Sudsbury Shore live at where pickup hockey games are into a crystal ball and "It has dynamic heat. many patrons are appar­ Reekers on Saturday night at played 2417. Feel free to go out and found the cause for a fire. We were caught off ently leaving with a full 10:00 p.m. as they play famil­ check a couple of Canadians to the It didn't take long for guard," Gibson said. "I bladder. iar covers and original hits ground. Shawnee Fire Prevention couldn't believe how The Downtown from . their new album, Joker's, Woody's, Wired, Reactor, 0, Officer Jimmy Gibson to quickly it burned." Minneapolis Tsunqmi. Voodoo, Peppers, Honest Lawyer, figure out what caught a Firefighters believe the Neighborhood Association Ryan's Pub. This is about a quarter of homeowner's sofa on fire fire started when sun­ plans to spend $10,000 in Check out the SUB showing the nightclubs that line Ouellete and brought fire crews to shine came through a an effort of convince of Jack Black's comedy Street in downtown Windsor, and all the rescue. large set of windows and patrons to use the bar School of Rock on Saturday are hopping throughout the weekend. Once the couch was through the glass ball. restrooms before they call night at 8 and 10 p.m. in So for those of you looking for more extinguished, Gibson it a night. DeBartolo Hall. fun than hanging with townies at the reached into a hole burnt Bars ban bladder bursts Public urination is also a Backer, take a trip up to Canada. And into the sofa and found a MINNEAPOLIS - "Go civil crime punishable by To submit information to be those ofyou under 21, instead of tak­ glass gazing ball. Soon, before you go." That's the an $80 fine. included in this section of ing a chance with your fake IDs, hit sunlight shining through slogan under considera­ The Observer, e-mail detailed up Canada and drink legally. Just the ball burned two holes tion for a new campaign Information com pi led information about an event to make sure you bring some good in the leg of his pants. in Minneapolis to combat from the Associated Press. [email protected]. Canadian jokes with you - laughing at them is half the fun. TODAY TONIGHT SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY The views expressed in the Inside 0:: Column are those of the author and 1.11 not necessarily those of The Observer. ::c Contact Mike Harkins at =c [email protected] ;:1.11 .... C( CORRECTIONS (,) 0 HIGH 10 HIGH 6 HIGH 14 HIGH 27 HIGH 29 HIGH 21 The Observer regards itself as a professional publica­ ... tion and strives for the highest standards of journal­ LOW 0 LOW -2 LOW 9 LOW 24 LOW 17 LOW 7 ism at all times. We do, however, recognize that we will make mistakes. If we have made a mistake, please contaCt us at 631-4541 so we can Atlanta 54129 Boston 24114 Chicago 91-7 Denver 54 I 31 Houston 57144 Los Angeles 66149 Minneapolis -3/-7 correct our error. New York 28 I 15 Philadelphia 29 I 15 Phoenix 70 I 46 Seattle 45 I 37 St. Louis 18 I 10 Tampa 66 I 52 Washington 45 I 37 Friday, January 30, 2004 The Observer + CAMPUS NEWS page 3 SMC adjusts parking system E-mail hoax claims

By KELLY MEEHAN to be from Observer News Writer Observer Staff Report a variation of the address Saint Mary's has adjusted its [email protected] parking system to more effi­ A series· of hoax e -mails and claimed The Observer ciently handle overcrowding were sent Wednesday evening was conducting a poll to anQ. other problems due to the and early Thursday morning determine the five hottest jun­ recent snow and inclement to over 100 members of the ior men and women. The weather. junior class,. fraudulently Observer is not conducting Although the parking lot claiming The Observer was such a poll. behind Angela's Athletic conducting a poll for an The Office of Information Center is designated as the upcoming article. Technology is currently inves­ main student lot, the College The e-mails were sent from tigating the incident. now permits students to park in the LeMans, Regina, Madeleva and Dalloway's Clubhouse parking lots from Lecturer to speak 5:30 p.m. until 7 a.m. Two other lots have also been set aside for special purposes. The Senior Parking Lot is on 'other' Americas located next to the Angela Parking Lot, and Rows 2-8 of Special to The Observer Dame. the Science lot have been ALLISON NICHOLS/The Observer Born in Trinidad, Dash reserved for commuting stu­ Cars parked at Saint Mary's are often not only covered with J. Michael Dash, professor previously served for 21 dents. snow and Ice, but face difficulty getting In and out of the lots. of French and director of the years as professor of Despite these measures, Africana Studies Program at Francophone literature and however, students expressed no definite plans to create "Students are asked to New York University, will chair of modern languages at anger at citations they new parking sites in the near remain in the warmth and deliver a lecture titled "The the University of the West received for parking viola­ future, said Security and safety of their car with their Relating Island: The South of Indies in Jamaica. He spe­ tions while they were trying Safety Program Coordinator headlights on so that our the South in the Americas" cializes in the stuP.y of to find parking in the snow. Chris Pennino. escort driver is alerted to at 4 p.m. Monday at the Eck Haitian literature and "I am frustrated by the "During the first part of their location," Pennino said. Center auditorium. French Caribbean writers, small amount of parking each academic year, there are Saint Mary's students are Presented by the especially Edouard Glissant, space and the confusion about some complaints about park­ allowed to have a car University's Working Group whose works "The Ripening" where I can and. cannot ing, but our students get throughout all four years of for the Americas, in conjunc­ and "Caribbean Discourse" park," freshman Claire acclimated to the College's school, as long as they pur­ tion with its Institute for he has translated into Anderberg satd. "I am espe­ parking lots, rules and proce­ chase a $50 year-long parking Latino Studies and African English. He is the author of cially upset over this because dures rather quickly," said pass and abide by all parking and African-American numerous books, including I have received three parking Pennino. and driving regulations. Studies Program, the event is "The Other America: violations from parking in the In addition to extra parking, Students who are found in free and open to the public Caribbean Literature in a wrong lot at the wrong time." SMC Security also provides an violation of the rules may be and will be followed by a New World Context," "Libete: Additional parking is some­ escort service to safely drive fined a $15 fee. reception. The lecture is a A Haiti Anthology" (with thing toward which the Saint students from their cars to continuation of the Charles Arthur), and Mary's community continues their dorms during hours of Contact Kelly Meehan at "Caribbean Inventions" con­ "Culture and Customs of to work. However, there are darkness. kmeehaO 1 @saintmarys.edu ference held last fall at Notre Haiti."

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Notre Dame seriously. ArrFo~eROTCc~tw~ In the summer of 2002 founded the Notre Dame Pilot Initiative. The program is sponsored by Air Force she cycled 4l'OOO miles across the country, from and N ~ ROTC, and provides a path for sturents on Cormecticut .to Washington; with the Yale Habitat for campus to learn about the principles of aviation. The Humanity club. The trip to raise money for Habitat for NDPI mission sates to It 'teach the science of flightl' inspire ijumanity Foundation took 63 daysl' but Sarah say.; that the art, and produce aviation candidates."" Joe intends for she enjoyed that experience. This past summer Sarah the program to sewe as starting point for volunteers was involved in the J imrny Carter Work Project, interested in piloting for charity and search and rescue participating in an effort to build 35 houses in one missions. Joe attained his pilot's license as a senior in week for needy families in Annisto~ Alabama. It w-as hJgh school and has logged over 300 hours of flight time. dm"ing this experience that Sarah v:ras able to raeet with He lNill graduate in May and be commissioned into the former President Jinuny Carter. Currently, Sarah United States Air Force to serve as a developmental se:rve s as a Women's Boxing Chili c a-captain~ she engineer. However, he will continue being a pilot and fought and won her inaugural women's bo>:ing Fight enco~s ND students to think about the NDPI. Night bouts in November 03. ------~------

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raised certain implications for put too much extra pressure years ago, Notre Dame was the election student leaders. On on us," Choura said. "During on the cutting edge in provid­ Changes Monday, judicial board president Athletes busy times of the semester, ing academic guidance to stu­ continued from page 1 Elliot Poindexter announced four continued from page 1 the coaches are pretty lenient dent-athletes; now it has tickets would be running for the and make sure we have time become an NCAA require­ In November, a structure began positions of student body presi­ the third semester, King for studying." ment," Holmes said. to emerge. The plan was to cre­ dent and vice president. The tick­ assigns mandatory study hall The Office of Academic Holmes is pleased with his ate two major sides of student ets differ on the issues and on hours to golfers whose grades Services for Student-Athletes office's role in ensuring that government: programming and their approaches to the race, but fall below the 3.0 mark. is an important aid that student-athletes excel and policy. The programming side they all have one unfortunate ele­ "It's a tough commitment offers tutoring and mentoring graduate in four years. would devote itself to coordinat­ ment in common: none of them for them with class in the for varsity athletes, cheer­ "We can't control playing ing on-campus events, both at know exactly what their potential morning and practice in the leaders, managers and train­ time or transfers," HolQ1es the campus and dorm levels. In jobs will be. afternoon," she said. ers. The program helps stu­ said, "But over the last meas­ the past, there have been sched­ Lao downplayed the signifi­ Swimmer Courtney Choura dent-athletes who are strug­ ured ten-year period, we uling conflicts and other prob­ cance of these problems, saying feels that Notre Dame offers a gling in class, and provid-es have graduated either 99 or lems that led to ineffective pro­ there is still plenty of time. supportive atmosphere for faculty mentoring for excep­ 100 percent of the athletes gramming efforts. According to "We have until March to make student-athletes. tionally high-achieving ath­ who exhaust their eligibility student leaders, the proposed students aware of what these "The coaches and the Office letes. at Notre Dame." Campus Programming Council new positions will be," Lao insist­ of Academic Services for The program, which began would bring together dorm rep­ ed, but he admitted that leaders Student-Athletes are motiva­ in the mid 1950's, was one of Contact Mike Chambliss at resentatives to decide on events, would have to adapt to a very dif­ tional, but they also try not to the first of its kind. "Fifty [email protected] which would apparently improve ferent system, which is still in publicity efforts, reduce schedul­ flux. ing problems and increase event "Transition, no matter what, is quality. not going to be easy," he said. spread out over five years, but we want to make stu­ Last semester, council mem­ "People will just have to adjust in with a built-in evaluation dents aware of the opportu­ hers pledged to have a structure the end." Grant process of the program and nities in Indiana," White set by the beginning of 2004, The problem is multiplied on continued from page 1 the overall career develop­ said. with only the details to flesh out. the residence hall level. Under ment services agenda. Leaders began holding working the proposed structure, each "Saint Mary's is committed Contact Lauren O'Brien at sessions every Sunday. The goal dorm would elect three key offi­ The $750,000 grant will be to being a national college, [email protected] was to hammer out the details in cials: a president, a campus pro­ these informal sessions, then grammer and a policy represen­ bring the measures to council tative. However, several halls meetings for rapid closure. So the have already elected their hall REVUE SEASON question remains: what's taking presidents under the old system, so long? and it is unclear whether those Student body president Jeremy elections would have to be held Lao, who assumed the office again. when Hallahan graduated early, What is clear, however, is that said the process is slow by its during the process of rewriting nature. "It needs to be done the constitution, the council of right," he said. "The devil's in the representatives has not been details." working on specific student He certainly is. Some of these issues. "details" are important, like Lao said those matters have where off-campus representa­ been turned over to other bodies tives would be represented in the in student government. new scheme. But others, while "We still have the student sen­ time-consuming, aren't quite so ate and the office of the president compelling. In order to give stu­ to work on issues," he said. dent leaders enough time to eval­ "Nothing has shut down for this. uate new proposals, the council We still have the policy and issue enacted a rule last semester bodies working." requiring three days' notice Though notably absent from before debating. The measure the list of presidential candidates, ANDY KENNA/The Observer appeared to slow the progress of Lao and his vice president, Emily Residents of Keenan Hall perform In the Keenan Revue Thursday night. The Revue will take the council's work - just as Chin, said the difficulties this year the stage of O'Laughlln Auditorium at Saint Mary's tonight and Saturday night at 7:30 pm. No greater speed was needed. made no impact on their decision more tickets are available for the popular comedy show. Lao denied undue delays, say­ not to run for re-election. ing the council has found a "Running would just take too "happy medium" between speed much time away from writing a and quality, and saying the group good constitution," Lao said. is on pace to meet its self­ imposed March 31 deadline. Contact Matt Brarnanti at However, the slow progress has [email protected]

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS BBC head quits, employees shocked Budget ~eficit expected to soar LONDON - The chief of the BBC stepped down Thursday as the badly rattled broad­ Bush budget projects $154 billion rise in Medicare expenses, deficit to hit $534 B caster struggled to respon~ to harsh criti­ cism from a judge who repudiated its report that the government "sexed up" intelligence Associated Press on Iraq. The_ resignation of British Broadcasting WASHINGTON President Bush's new budg­ Corp. director-general Greg Dyke stunned et projects the Medicare BBC employees, and hundreds of them ral­ overhaul he just signed will lied outside the network's offices around be one-third more cos.tly Britain to show their support for him. One than estimated and this local BBC radio station briefly went off the year's federal deficit will air in protest. surge past a half trillion The BBC apologized for errors it made in dollars for the first time, the story, which was at the center of a furi­ administration and con­ ous, months-long battle with the govern­ gressional officials said ment. Thursday. The White House will estimate the cost of creat­ Suicide bomber kills 10, wounds 50 ing prescription drug bene­ JERUSALEM - A suicide bomber struck a fits and revamping the bus near Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's mammoth health-care pro­ Jerusalem residence Thursday, killing 10 gram for the elderly and Israelis and wounding 50 in the deadliest disabled at $534 billion for attack in four months and disrupting modest the decade that ends in U.S. efforts to restart peace talks. 2013, the officials said. The The blast blew out the back and roof of the number will be in the 2005 green city bus and sent body parts flying into budget Bush proposes Monday. nearby buildings. Survivors crawled out of While muscling the broken bus windows. The bombing was only Medicare package through 50 feet from Sharon's house, but he was Congress in November, away at the time. Bush and Republican lead­ The bomber was a Palestinian police offi­ ers won pivotal votes by cer - causing much chagrin within the reassuring conservatives Palestinian Authority, which has been under that the cost over that peri­ international pressure to use its police force od would track the nonpar­ to stop such attacks. tisan Congressional Budget Office's estimate of $395 billion. The measure passed both chambers narrowly, NATIONAL NEWS giving the president one of his top legislative triumphs Reuters since taking office. President Bush spoke yesterday at a fundralser In Connecticut. The White House Unions: Overtime law hurts veterans The new figures repre­ today revealed his Medicare changes will cost $134 billion more than estimated. WASHINGTON - Labor unions fighting the sent the first time the White· several conservatives who the cost of the Medicare bill lions of beneficiaries, hun­ Bush administration's overtime proposal House has released its pro­ voted for the measure after to increase over the years, dreds of billions of dollars jections of the bill's costs. enlisted help from veterans Thursday, con­ being told by Bush, House as the huge baby boom and time period involved. They could deepen an elec­ Speaker Dennis Hastert, R­ generation retires and "The president made a tending many would lose the premium pay if tion-year wedge between Ill., and others that the medical costs grow. commitment to seniors and they had received training in the military for the White House and con­ costs should fall within the Douglas Holtz-Eakin, direc­ he kept it, and part of that white-collar jobs they now hold. servative Republicans upset Congressional Budget Office tor of the Congressional was providing prescription "That's not a way to thank people for what over spending and budget estimate. Budget Office, has said the drug coverage," Duffy said. they've done for this country," said Chris deficits that they say have Rep. John Shadegg, R­ measure's costs in its sec­ "The president is commit­ Owens, policy director for the AFL-CIO. grown too high on Bush's Ariz., a conservative who ond decade could exceed ted to making sure cost The administration rejected the criticism, watch. voted against the bill, said $1.5 trillion. controls continue in contending the proposal makes no change The numbers raise ques­ he never believed the $395 Administration officials Medicare." from current case law regarding military tions about whether admin­ billion cost - estimate said their Medicare cost Administration officials istration officials revealed experience. because such long-term estimate was not ready said they could not initially everything they knew forecasts are "meaning­ until now. Bush included a explain precisely why the before the vote on less." less detailed 1 0-year, $400 projections differed. Air quality still needs improvement Medicare, some conserva­ The White House is reluc­ billion estimate for the bill's Joe Antos, a health policy WASHINGTON - Despite progress in clean­ tives complained privately. tant to antagonize conser­ price tag in his budget last expert at the conservative ing the air over the past three decades, the Bush signed the bill Dec. 8. vatives, the base of the GOP, February. American Enterprise government could do more by cracking down "No one vote has caused in an election year. Such White House spokesman Institute, said it was proba­ on groups of pollutants and letting companies me more angst in my short internal party divisions Trent Duffy and other bly due to different esti- . trade rights to foul the sky, scientific experts political career," said Rep. could make it harder to administration officials said mates of the number of said Thursday. Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas. "I push legislation through the estimating difference people expected to partici­ They also said air quality standards should hope this will embolden Congress, which with the Congressional pate in federally subsidized conservatives and others" take into account climate change whenever Republicans control by nar­ Budget Office was under­ health plans and health to control spending. row margins. standable and relatively care tax breaks that the bill possible. Hensarling was among Nearly everyone expects close, considering the mil- would create. The Clean Air Act of 1980 requires the gov- . ernment to set national health-based air quali­ ty standards to protect against carbon monox­ ide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, ozone, AFGHANISTAN lead and particulate matter, or soot. States have to devise plans to meet those standards. Explosion kills seven U.S. troops

LOCAL NEWS soldiers were working around a including seven when two helicop­ Associated Press weapons cache when the blast hap­ ters took enemy fire in March 2002. Same-sex marriage ban supported pened. The toll includes deaths in other INDIANAPOLIS - A majority of mem­ KABUL - An explosion at a Centcom spokesman Capt. Bruce areas of Operation Enduring bers in the Indiana House - all 49 weapons cache in killed seven U.S. Frame said the cause had yet to be Freerlom, such as a helicopter crash Republicans and five Democrats - have soldiers and wounded three more determined in the blast, among the in the Philippines nearly two years signed on to a proposed constitutional Thursday, in one of the deadliest most damaging blows to American ago that killed 10 American soldiers amendment that would ban gay mar­ incidents since U.S. forces deployed troops since they deployed in - the deadliest in the operation. riage. in Afghanistan. The U.S. Central Afghanistan more than two years Seven soldiers were also killed on ago. Jan. 9, 2002 when their tanker House Republicans said Thursday that Command also said an American soldier was missing. The Taliban were driven from plane slammed into a mountain in support for the proposed amendment to An Afghan interpreter also was power but sporadic fighting has con­ Pakistan. the Indiana Constitution should persuade wounped by the 3 p.m. explosion tinued. Earlier this month, the U.S. The United States provides 9,000 Democratic leaders to give it a chance to near the city of Ghazni, 60 miles death toll reached 100. Sixteen of of the 11 ,000-member coalition advance in the House. southwest of the capital, Kabul. The those deaths occurred in combat - troops stationed in Afghanistan.

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Associated Press Bush's proposal would give immigrants to a six-year stay. currently undocumented immi­ Bush opposes letting undocu­ to stay on campus SAN FRANCISCO grants renewable three-year mented workers stay indefi­ Hispanics generally approve of permits to work U.S. jobs. nitely, Duffy said, but details of President Bush's proposal for a Three-quarters of respon­ how many times workers could own classroom in India. national guest worker pro­ dents said they preferred a renew their initial three-year By TERESA NOWAKOWSKI Thimmayya is also able to gram, but their opposition plan that lets foreign workers visas will be negotiated with News Writer attend meetings with the vari­ grows after they learn its earn citizenship through their Congress. ous committees on campus to details, according to a poll work - a central theme Bendixen responded to Helen Thimmayya, who has see how they function. Through released Thursday. among proposals from mem­ Duffy's objection by saying that taught English and these meetings, Thimmayya The survey found 42 percent bers of Congress since Bush the number of years was less Communications at Women's can ··build up [her] own skills," of respondents supported announced his plan earlier this important than the fact that Christian College in Chennai, Farina said. and add new Bush's immigration reform month. immigrants would be forced to India for 15 years, will spend a aspects to her existing experi- plan, with 20 percent opposed White House spokesman leave eventually. semester at Saint Mary's ence. • and the remainder undecided. Trent Duffy said Thursday that Pollsters between Jan. 20-26 through the United Board One idea that surprised But opinions split 45-45 once Bush opposes giving illegal conducted a telephone survey Fellows Program. Thimmayya was the amount of respondents were informed immigrants a direct path to cit­ of 800 people with Latino sur­ The Fellows Program pro­ self-governance and judicial that most immigrant workers izenship. names who identified them­ vides an exchange in which fac­ action the students have at would have to return home "This president doesn't make selves as being Hispanic. ulty and administrators can Saint Mary's. At the Women's once their legal status expired. decisions based on polls, he Such methodology is some­ develop leadership experience, Christian College, students are "They seem to think that the makes decisions based on what times used by pollsters but crit­ expand their content area in involved in service, cultural proposal is incomplete," said he thinks is right," Duffy said. ics say it is not as reliable as creative ways, and earn promo­ activities, organization and aca­ Sergio Bendixen, who conduct­ Duffy also questioned the drawing a sample through ran­ tions upon returning to India. demic councils, but they do not ed the poll for New California value of the poll because a key dom-digit dialing. The sam­ First, a fellow spends a semes­ have a judicial board composed Media, a nationwide coalition question mischaracterized pling error margin was plus or ter at an institution of higher of students. of ethnic news organizations. Bush's proposal as limiting minus 3 percentage points. education in Asia and is then Thimmayya said she was also matched with a school in the impressed with Residence Life. West, where he or she spends In the residence halls at another semester. These fellows Women's Christian College, the are assisted by their host directors are older women who schools, which provide a coor­ "guide the students," she said, Bush team defends Patriot Act dinator who secures the fel­ but at Saint Mary's, the younger low's comfort, visa, travel, hall directors encourage stu- office and hous- dents to relate. Associated Press shortly after the Se'pt. 11, duced last fall by"' Sens. Larry ing space. Coming from a 2001, terror attacks, expand­ Craig, R-Idaho; Dick Durbin, Thimmayya's college of 100 fac­ WASHINGTON - The Bush ed the government's wiretap D-Ill.; and other lawmakers of coordinator at "Diversity is . ulty members, administration intensified its and other surveillance author­ both parties who say the Saint Mary's is something we are Thimmayya said defense of the anti-terrorism ity, removed barriers between Patriot Act has gone too far. Sister Marianne striving for.·· she ··is not going Patriot Act on Thursday, FBI and CIA information-shar­ ··I believe it is possible to Farina, Director to create a stir" threatening to veto legislation ing, and provided more tools combat terrorism and pre­ of Scholarship for when she returns in Congress that would scale for terror finance investiga­ serve our individual freedoms the Center for Sister Marianne Farina to the Women's back key provisions. tions. at the same time," Durbin said Women's Saint Mary's Christian College. Attorney General John Anthony Romero, executive then ... This legislation restores Intercultural coordinator for the Instead, she will Ashcroft, in a letter to Senate director of the American Civil the necessary checks and bal­ Leadership and a Fellows Program discuss small leaders, said the changes pro­ Liberties Union and a staunch ances to the system." teacher in the changes with her posed in the Security and critic of the new law, said the The bill would modify so­ department of department and Freedom Ensured Act, known veto threat shows that the called "sneak and peek" justice education. Farina the director of the school. as SAFE, would .. undermine Bush administration is on the search warrants that allow for believes that this program will Thimmayya, who spent last our ongoing campaign to defensive. The ACLU has filed indefinitely delayed notifica­ aid in a .. cross cultural under­ semester in the Philippines, detect and prevent catastroph­ a lawsuit in federal court chal­ tion when a person's property standing" that will allow Saint said that the Women's Christian ic attacks." lenging a key portion of the is searched, mandating such Mary's to be more open to College gives ~ chance to all Ashcroft told reporters that law, and 241 state and local notice within a week's time. diversity. students by motivating intelli­ President Bush would veto the governments also have gone In addition, warrants for .. Diversity is something we gent students to move forward bill if it reached his desk. on record opposing it . roving wiretaps used to moni­ are striving for," Farina said. while aiding those who may be The threat came a week "The attorney general's tor a suspect's multiple cell "Helen is learning from us. struggling academically in after Bush, in his State of the attack on the SAFE Act shows phones would have to make We're learning from Helen." school. Union address, urged how out of step the Bush sure the target was positively She added that Saint Mary's "The girls [in India] are very Congress to reauthorize the administration is with growing identified and was present at hopes to become more global, sheltered," she said, adding Patriot Act before it expires in national concern over the the site being monitored focusing on the differences and that parents send their children 2005. A few months earlier, Patriot Act," Romero said. before information could be similarities that exi'st between to a women's college because Ashcroft embarked on a 32- Earlier this month in Los collected. cultures. they view it as more secure. city speaking tour in a bid to Angeles, a federal judge The legislation also would Thimmayya's goal, Farina However, she said she realizes answer critics who contend issued the first court ruling reinstate standards in place continued, is an academic that "students are students," no the law threatens civil liber­ striking down a portion of the prior to passage of the Patriot immersion. Thimmayya is matter what the culture. ties and privacy rights. law. U.S. District Judge Act regarding library and allowed to "enter through the Thimmayya, who has a hus­ Ashcroft said the political Audrey Collins ruled that pro­ other business records by eyes of the students," which band and a 16-year-old son in offensive "reflects the stakes visions barring .. expert advice forcing the FBI to show it had Farina described as the most India, said she has been America has in the war on ter­ or assistance" to groups desig­ reason to believe the person .. genuine and authentic way" to pleased with her Saint Mary's ror. When American lives are nated foreign terrorist organi­ involved was a suspetted ter­ enter a college atmosphere. experience so far. "Everyone at stake, we need to have all zations was too vague, threat­ rorist or spy. The measure Thimmayya will sit in on goes out of their way to greet the capacities to disrupt and ening First and Fifth would impose expiration dates Communication courses, as that and help," she said. to defeat terrorism that we've Amendment rights. - on nationwide search war­ is her field of expertise. She been successfully using over The SAFE Act, which has not rants and other Patriot Act hopes to be able to implement Contact Teresa Nowakowski at the last 28 months." yet had a hearing in either the terms, providing for congres­ what she learns here in her [email protected] The Patriot Act, passed House or Senate, was intra- sional review.

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The "MyDoom.B" virus, I 0-YEAR NOTE +0.05 +0.02 41.97 spread by e-mail, causes 5-YEAR NOTE +0.09 +0.03 32.10 victims to launch an elec­ 3-MONTH BILL 0.00 0.00 9.17 tronic attack starting Tuesday against Commodities Microsoft's own Web site, LIGHT CRUDE ($/bbl.) -0.81 32.81 and prevents victims from GOLD ($/Troy oz.) -16.40 399.40 visiting the Web sites of PORK BELLIES (cents/lb.) +0.1 0 83.525 leading antivirus compa­ nies. The virus poses as Excha e Rates an authentic-looking YEN 106 error message. EURO 0.806 Among the only clues to the identity of the possi­ POUND 0.5507 ble author was a mysteri­ CANADIAN$ 1.33 ous message inside the virus, "Andy; I'm just doing my job, nothing personal, sorry.'' IN BRIEF "This worm is a crimi­ nal attack," said Brad Zuma Press Smith, Microsoft's senior Microsoft owner Bill Gates speaks yesterday at a conference In VIenna. His compa­ Wages, benefits grow modestly in 4Q vice president and gener­ ny today announced a large reward for Information regarding the "MyDoom.B" virus. WASHINGTON - Workers' wages and bene­ al counsel. "Microsoft the same person probably FBI officials in October companies that want to fits grew by 0.7 percent in the final quarter of wants to help the authori­ created both versions. gave conditional approval offer similar rewards. 2003 - the smallest quarterly increase in a ties catch this criminal." Government officials to Microsoft for the con­ Microsoft said residents year - as companies still uncertain about the Microsoft urged anyone and others . have cept. But they cautioned of any country are eligi­ durability of the economic recovery kept a with information about described the $250,000 that they won't share ble for the $250,000. The close eye on their bottom line. the author of the rewards as the highest in secret details of any company has said previ­ The increase in the employment cost index "MyDoom.B" virus to con­ recent memory funded investigation with ously it will not pay for the October-to-December quarter marked tact the FBI. Secret entirely by the private Microsoft executives and rewards to anyone Service or Interpol. sector - akin to cash won't promise to launch involved in creating the a moderation from the 1 percent advance reg­ The company targeted bounties paid in the late any formal investigation viruses. istered in the previous quarter, the Labor by an earlier version of 1800s by Western banks whenever the company Previous rewards of Department reported Thursday. the same virus, The SCO to vigilantes who hunted announces a reward. $250,000 each were The 0. 7 percent increase in compensation Group Inc., previously robbers. In the documents, offered for in form a ti on was the smallest since the fourth quarter of offered a $250.000 Internal FBI documents, obtained under the U.S. about those responsible 2002 and was slightly weaker than the 0. 9 reward for information obtained by The Freedom of Information for the Blaster and Sobig percent rise that economists were forecasting. leading to the arrest and Associated Press, indicate Act, the FBI said it was viruses, which spread In a second report from the department, conviction of the creator the government is a cau­ developing "a more for­ rapidly last summer new claims for unemployment benefits last of the Mydoom.A version, tious supporter of mal operating protocol among hundreds of thou­ week dipped by a seasonally adjusted 1,000 to which is more wide­ Microsoft offering cash for working with sands of computers run­ spread. Experts have said bounties. Microsoft" and with other ning Windows. 342,000, the lowest level since the end of .. December, a sign that the pace of layoffs is • stabilizing. Judge delays Stewart case testimony NEW YORK - A federal judge placed a AMEX plans alliance with bank roadblock in the government's case against Martha Stewart on Thursday, delaying the tes­ Associated Press cards. credit cards, many of them distributed timony of its star witness and chastising pros­ MBNA already issues Visa and through professional and university ecutors for withholding information that might NEW YORK - American Express MasterCard credit cards and will programs. undermine the witness' credibility. announced its first deal on Thursday become the first financial institution American Express chairman and The decision by U.S. District Judge Miriam to allow a major American financial in the nation to participate in all three chief executive Ken Chenault said Goldman Cedarbaum came moments before institution to issue its credit cards in major card networks. Thursday that "this is a milestone Douglas Faneuil, the former brokerage assis­ the United States. In a statement, MasterCard said it agreement for us." American Express, which is based plans to appeal the antitrust case to "Now there will be three networks tant who handled the stock sale at the center in New York, said that MBNA Corp. the Supreme Court in an effort to stop actively competing," which should of the trial, was to take the stand. will issue American Express-branded the deal. spur innovation in the indus try, credit cards starting later this year, Visa vice president Daniel Tarman Chenault said. Lilly's 4Q profits increase slightly allowing the company to reach a threw a dart at American Express, Bruce Hammonds, MBNA president INDIANAPOLIS - Eli Lilly and Co.'s fourth­ much larger customer base. American saying Visa "partners with - rather and chief executive, said the deal will quarter profit edged up 1 percent as three new Express also will continue to issue its than competes against - [card] result in more choices for customers, drugs fueled strong sales growth that was offset own cards. issuers" - a reference to American including credit cards with rewards by higher marketing and manufacturing costs The alliance was made possible by a Express continuing to issue cards offerings from American Express. to support the new medications, the company 2001 ruling in an antitrust case itself. American Express is a diversified said Thursday. brought by the Justice Department. A American Express and MBNA did travel and financial services company federal court in Manhattan ordered not disclose financial details of their that was founded in 1850. It is best Lilly reported net income of $74 7.2 million Visa and MasterCard to drop rules arrangement. known for its charge cards, which, for the October-December period, or 69 cents that prohibited their member banks, MBNA, which is based in unlike credit cards, require payment per share. That compared with $736.3 million, including MBNA. from also issuing Wilmington, Del., bills itself as the in full each month, and its travelers or 68 cents a share, in the year-ago quarter. American Express and Discover nation's largest independent issuer of checks. page 8 The Observer + NATIONAL NEWS Friday, January 30, 2004 McCain wants outside Refund loan fees rising

look at spying failures Associated Press earned income tax credit. the loan can range from 70 The groups said the fees percent to 700 percent, they WASHINGTON - Two con­ charged for the loans under­ said. Auociatcd Press formed again." sumer groups reported mine the earned income tax · The company that services McCain's comments come Wednesday that taxpayers credit program by siphoning the most refund anticipation WASHINGTON - Parting less than one week after the paid $1.5 billion in high fees in off money intended to help loans, Household company with many of his fel­ CIA's lead weapons inspector, 2002 to get immediate loans working families make ends International, said the annual low Republicans, Sen. John David Kay, left his position and on their expected tax refunds.· meet. The credit returned percentage rates for its 1oans McCain said Thursday he began stating publicly that he Taxpayers can get such more than $36 billion to more range from 34 percent to 129 wants an independent commis­ didn't expect fallen Iraqi loans from their tax preparers than 20 million recipients last percent, roughly equivalent to sion to take a sweeping look at President Sad dam Hussein ·s· instead of waiting for the year. the charge for a cash advance recent intelligence failures .. weapons of mass destruction Internal Revenue Service to ''These fees transfer billions from a credit card. The White House has dis­ would be found. issue a check for their return, in wealth, paid out of the U.S. Company spokesman Mark missed the proposal, saying the Kay and some Democrats, as long as they pay a fee for Treasury, from working poor Friedlander said all families CIA is committed including Senate the service. families to multimillion-dollar should have access to a variety to reviewing the minority leader The Consumer Federation of corporations," said Chi Chi of financial options. intelligence "/ am absolutely Tom Daschle, D­ America and the National Wu, an attorney with the "It is of utmost importance behind claims S.D., have also Consumer Law Center, using National Consumer Law that all customers, especially that Iraq had convinced that [an stated the need data from ·the IRS. said one in Center. those customers facing finan­ weapons of mass independent for an outside 10 Americans chose to get a The advocates said loan fees cial challenges or living on a destruction. The commission] is investigation into refund anticipation loan from ranged from $20 to $105, with limited budget, are provided Bush administra­ the intelligence a tax preparer in 2002. More an additional $28 to $58 in with complete information on tion also argues necessary. because community. Along than half were lower income administrative fees. The effec­ the products they are consid­ that the weapons this is a very with the Senate workers who claimed the tive annual percentage rate for ering," he said. search is not yet serzous• zssue.• II inquiry, several complete. retired intelli­ S e n a t e gence officers Intelligence John McCain have delivered a Committee Senator review to CIA Commission report to be delayed Chairman Pat Director George Roberts, R-Kan., Tenet on the per­ Associated Press sian in the middle of poli­ said. has expressed frustration with formance of the CIA and other tics," the group said. "To do The Bush administration those who suggest an outside. agencies. WASHINGTON - Relatives so is an insult to the dead." and Republican House lead­ investigation is needed before McCain, who was one of the of Sept. 11 victims asked The organization said the ers oppose any extension, his committee has a chance to loudest voices in a successful Thursday that the deadline panel "is turning away valu­ saying the longer the process complete an inquiry now campaign to form a commis­ for a commission investigat­ able, vital, relevant informa­ takes the .more politicized it underway. Senate Armed sion on the Sept. 11 attacks, ing the attacks to produce a tion regarding 9-11 because becomes. Service Chairman John said he spoke to administration final report be extended to of time constraints. With all The National Commission Warner, R-Va .. supports letting officials, but doesn't know next January to limit the the whistleblowers coming on Terrorist Attacks Upon the the committee finish its work. what - if any - action the influence of election-year forward, they need more United States was established In an interview with The White House will take. McCain politics. than two months to fully by Congress to study the Associated Press, McCain said believes the investigation The commission is sched­ investigate these claims." nation's preparedness before he believes the public needs an would take over a year, remov­ uled to finish its work on May Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., Sept. 11 and its response to assessment that won't be ing the findings from election­ 27. But panel members this and Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., the attacks, and to make rec­ clouded by partisan division. year politics. week asked ·congress for a said Thursday they plan to ommendations for guarding The Arizona senator said he is McCain said the commission two-month extension, citing a introduce legislation next against similar disasters. seeking a full-scale look not should consider a series of need for full analysis of week that will set a Jan. 10, The 1O-m ember, bipartisan only at apparently botched questions: Were the estimates reams of documents about 2005, deadline for the report. group held a two-day hearing intelligence on Iraq's weapons wrong? If so, why? Who is the disaster. "An extension until after this week that highlighted a capabilities, but also flawed responsible? What steps need The relatives' organization, the November elections is series of government mis­ estimations of Iraq, North to be taken to ensure that the Voices of Sept. 11, said even warranted to ensure a com­ steps in customs and aviation Korea and Libya and the faulty president has accurate intelli­ more time is necessary. prehensive and thorough security that allowed many of assessments from other gence information? "An extension of two investigation in a nonparti­ the 19 hijackers to elude Western intelligence services. Names McCain :mggested for months places this commis- san environment," McCain detection. "I am absolutely convinced the commission include former that one is necessary," McCain House Speaker Tom Foley, D­ . 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Associated Prus could indicate the government is Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. the Detroit Free Press, which first departure, obtained by The trying to distance itself from the Authorities also found a day reported the investigation this Detroit News and confirmed to DETROIT - Just six days after prosecutors, some observers said. planner with what prosecutors month. He said the leak by the AP by a federal law enforce­ the World Trade Center crum­ "The Justice Department and said were sketches of an Justice Department officials was ment official, Farhat claimed FBI bled, FBI agents raided an apart­ the U.S. Attorney's office have American air base in Thrkey and an attempt to smear him and agent Robert Pertuso told him to ment and uncovered what they sent some pretty strong signals a military hospital in Jordan. endangered the life of the drug break the law by stealing mail said was evidence of more plots, that they're concerned about the U.S. Attorney General John defendent-turned-informant, from people the government helping launch a case that would behavior of their prosecutors Ashcroft made such strong state­ Marwan Farhat. identified as terror suspects. be hailed as a major victory in during this trial," said David ments about the case's signifi­ The leak "was meant to deprive That claim is part of the focus the war on terror. Moran, a law professor at Wayne cance before the trial ended that me of the opportunity to answer of an internal FBI probe into the Now, seven months after two State University. he was admonished by the judge any baseless allegations in the Detroit office, law enforcement Arab immigrants were convicted Meanwhile, the agent in charge for twice violating a gag order. proper form," he told The officials say. The FBI declined to of being part of a terrorism con­ of the FBI's Detroit field office, The probe into Convertino, who Associated Press. comment. spiracy, investigations into the Willie Hulon, has been recalled to was removed from the case in A lawyer for Convertino, The U.S. attorney's office and lead prosecutor in the case and Washington amid an internal September, is examining whether William Sullivan, said that as a the Justice Department also the FBI's Detroit offices have investigation that focuses, in part, he withheld evidence from the result of the disclosure of inform­ refused to comment on the intensified doubts that those con­ on the handling of an informant defense, threatened a defense ants' names, "one individual was Convertino probe or any other victions will hold up. who says he broke the law while lawyer with an unfounded crimi­ actually shot at." He said that aspect of the terrorism case. As U.S. District Judge Gerald spying on terrorism suspects. nal investigation and arranged to after the incident, which did not Karim Koubriti, 25, and Abdel­ Rosen considers whether to grant The Detroit case had been tout­ reduce the sentence of an illegal result in any injuries, Convertino Ilah Elmardoudi, 38, were con­ the defendants a new trial, new ed as an early success in the immigrant on trial for drug helped preserve the person's victed of conspiracy to provide allegations of misconduct by Bush administration's war on ter­ charges in exchange for acting as safety. material support for terrorism Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard ror. The FBI's raid on an apart­ an informant in the terrorism Sullivan did not specifically and to engage in fraud and mis­ Convertino are being investigated ment yielded fake documents, case. name Farhat, but he is the only use of visas and other documents. by the Justice Department. airport badges and a videotape Convertino refused to comment active informant to be named in Ahmed Hannan, 35, was convict­ The public disagreement the government said showed pos­ on the existence of a department media reports and has since left ed of only the fraud charge, and between Convertino and his sible U.S. targets, including investigation but vehemently the country. Farouk Ali-Haimoud, 23, was superiors is highly unusual and Disneyland and the MGM Grand denied the charges as laid out in In a letter written before his acquitted. N·ASA to reevaluate Arnold to decide clemency.plea

Associated Press ers and settled a long-running it as governor of the state with lawsuit, filed by inmates dur­ the nation's biggest death row, Hubble decision SAN FRANCISCO - Still on ing the Davis administration, with 640 inmates. his political honeymoon, Gov. by affirming parole violators' Schwarzenegger may have Associated Press Space Telescope Science Arnold Schwarzenegger is fac­ rights to contest their charges. more room to maneuver than Institute in Baltimore, which ing his first plea for clemency, Davis and his predecessor, Davis, a liberal Democrat who BALTIMORE - NASA's chief coordinates the use of Hubble's from a condemned inmate set Republican Pete Wilson, was careful never to give agreed Thursday to review his instruments. to die by injection Feb. 10 for rejected every clemency peti­ Republicans ammunition decision to cancel the Hubble "It's been overwhelming. My hacking four people to death. tion that came against him Space Telescope's final servic­ e-mail is overflowing," said Few expect the Republican before them, when it came to ing mission and let it deterio­ Steve Beckwith, director of the Schwarznegger to show mercy allowing 10 "Somewhere down crime. rate and go out of operation. Space Telescope Science toward Kevin Cooper. The inmates to go to the road, clemency "Someone who The decision comes after the Institute. crime was extraordinarily their death since petitions will stop is a Republican space agency was bombarded ··Every day, we've had offers grisly, and granting clemency the U.S. and who is play­ by pleas to save the craft. of ideas, political support and on the first request to hit his Supreme Court being decided on ing cops in the Adm. Hal Gehman, chairman even money. Every day. I get desk could hurt the new gov­ allowed capital automatic pilot. " movies can show of the board that investigated people who want to know how ernor politically just when he punishment to a little more flex­ resume in 1976. ibility on issues the Columbia shuttle breakup they can contribute to keeping needs all the help he can get Frank Zlmrlng last year, will "review the Hubble alive." to solve the state's fiscal crisis. Davis, who lost such as the {Hubble) matter and offer his Web pages have also been set Moreover, no California gov­ a recall election University of California death penalty," unique perspective," NASA up dedicated to saving the ernor has granted clemency to t 0 legal scholar said John Pitney, Administrator Sean O'Keefe floating space telescope. a condemned murderer since Schwarzenegger a political sci- said in a letter to Sen. Barbara Mikulski, the ranking Ronald Reagan in 196 7 spared in October, also ence professor at Mikulski, who released a copy Democrat on the Senate sub­ the life of a severely brain­ burnished his tough-on-crime Claremont McKenna College. of the letter. committee that that oversees damaged killer. credentials by overturning "Nobody doubts Arnold O'Keefe had defended his NASA's budget, had asked for a Nevertheless, defense attor­ nearly all recommendations Schwarzenegger's toughness." decision earlier thi.s month to review of the decision. neys and legal scholars are by the state parole board to Some wonder whether cancel all space shuttle mis­ "My view is when someone is optimistic the new governor release convicted murderers. Schwarzenegger's wife, Maria sions to the Hubble, which has told they need major surgery, just might exercise his author­ "Somewhere down the road, Kennedy Shriver, might revolutionized the study of any prudent person would get a ity to grant clemency at some clemency petitions will stop encourage him to show mercy. astronomy with its striking second opinion," Mikulski said. point during his term. being decided on automatic But the Kennedy connection images of the universe. He had "That's what I told "Arnold Schwarzenegger pilot," said Frank Zimring, a cuts both ways, Pitney said. cited the risk to the astronauts Administrator O'Keefe and seems to have a real open University of California legal "The Kennedys are liberal, on a Hubble mission and that's what he has agreed to do. mind," said Maria Stratton, scholar and author of "The but if two of your uncles were President Bush's plans to send Hubble has made so many the federal public defender in Contradictions of American murdered, that might temper humans to the moon, Mars and extraordinary contributions to Los Angeles, who represented Capital Punishment." ·'All your sympathy for convicted beyond as the reason for science, exploration and discov­ the last inmate to be executed through the Wilson and Davis killers," Pitney said, referring NASA's change of focus. ery. We cannot prematurely ter­ in California, Stephen regimes, there was no such to the assassinations of John The decision prompted letters minate the last servicing mis­ Anderson. Anderson had thing as executive clemency in and Robert F. Kennedy. from Mikulski and a joint letter sion without a rigorous review." pleaded with California." Schwarzenegger spokes­ from all members of Congress NASA spol{esman Robert Schwarzenegger's predeces­ Sch warzenegger, a social woman Ashley Snee declined from Maryland, from where the Mirelson said O'Keefe has not sor, Gray Davis, to commute liberal and fiscal conservative, to speculate on how he will orbiting platform is operated. changed his decision but asked his sentence to life without is on record as supporting the respond to Cooper's petition. Hubble's fate has also become Gehman to give "his view on parole. Anderson went to his death penalty. But capital "The governor's office is in the a cause for amateur and pro­ basically all the questions on death in 2002. punishment did not come up process of reviewing the mate­ fessional astronomers world­ the table," including safety, Schwarzenegger, Stratton during the recall campaign, rials," she said. "Each case is wide. scheduling and the recommen­ noted, has already granted and he has said next to noth­ reviewed on the facts of the E-mails have poured in to the dations of the Columbia board. parole to at least six mu·rder- ing about how he will enforce case."

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THE OBSERVER p page 10 Friday, January 30, 2004 Lighten up on Keenan Revue

The barrage of indignant letters arrives every year, complain­ stereotypes, simultaneously rips apart the stereotypes them­ ing and protesting- both before and after- the Keenan Revue. selves. People don't just carelessly throw around deep-rooted, Various groups hem, haw and rant by highlighting insults and malicious prejudices. If Keenanites really believed the insulting demanding retractions. They cry discrimination and disrespect, claims they toss around, it is highly doubtful that they would pub­ and they shamelessly bash the Keenanites involved for material licly flaunt them. Legendary Chicago columnist Mike Royko deemed vulgar and irreverent. The critics are correct in their poked fun at various ethnic groups for years and invoked waves complaints: It is vulgar and irreverent. It's also of hate mail campaigns and protests. What many clever and hilarious. The Revue is a tradition of failed to understand was that Royko's political comedy and wit, affectionately satirizing all we O Jheuserver incorrectness was an indirect indication of accept­ know and love about Notre Dame and Saint ance. If Royko made fun of a group, he believed Mary's. It's time to stop complaining. they were truly part of the Chicago community, Thankfully, the snaking ticket lines and insanely Editorial and it's usually OK to make fun of your own ilk. fast sellout times indicate that the majority of the In the same strain, if Keenanites taunt a specific Notre Dame and Saint Mary's community have largely ignored group or institution, it's only because they know they can. Their the criticism leveled by a select few. Most people realize there is a material focuses on aspects considered integral to Notre Dame, difference between good-natured comedy and mean-spirited and mocked groups should feel more honored than insulted. It's ridicule, and the Keenan Revue is unquestionably characterized good-natured banter, highlighting and teasing elements of the by the former. Yes, the Keenanites make fun of Saint Mary's stu­ Notre Dame community. It's S13.turday Night Uve, South Bend­ dents. They also pick on Notre Dame girls and Zahm Hall. Even style. The Observer is often one of their favorite targets. Do we care? So when attending the Keenan Revue, sit back, take it lightly, No. and laugh out loud. And to those in the Revue, have fun and good Most correctly understand that the jokes in the Revue should luck. be taken with a grain of salt. The show, while exploiting common And please try not to be too hard on The Observer.

Remembering Professor Tom Stritch

Last week, an era at Notre Dame ended Weber's administrative talents comple­ school. But oh, those are such wonderful with the passing of Thomas J. Stritch, mented Stritch's zeal and steady guid­ memories. professor emeritus of American Studies. ance. The department became an instant Someone once said that a teacher's life At the age of 91, Stritch was the last of success, and I declared it my major at the is like a pebble falling in a still pond. It the University's mid-twentieth century end of its first year. ripples out so long as part of the teacher .. bachelor dons," fac­ It is obvious today that Stritch was a remains within a student's soul. Stritch ulty who lived in the Gary Caruso man of destiny. He was a man of his time was such a teacher. My sister, Notre residence halls and which allowed him to initially settle into Dame '79, e-mailed Stritch's obituary to mentored students. his "bachelor don" role. It seems incredi­ me and simply wrote, "I loved this guy's While his spirit may Capitol ble that those who lived among the stu­ class." That is the highest praise any stu­ have joined the other Comments dents could, in one sense, extend their dent can bestow. Notre Dame Mr. youth on their beloved campus. A study For all the benefits I received from Chips in the world of those lives probably would reveal a Professor Stritch's zest, despite my lack of beyond, his influence longevity well beyond their fellow class­ attention or understanding at the time, I thrives in the students he touched, includ­ mates who departed for business careers doubt that I can throw as large a pebble ingme. devoid of the laughter and melancholy or wake the pond as far as he. Yet, it is Stritch reminded me of lieutenant prevalent among college life. his type of existence at Notre Dame with Tragg, the short, white-haired, bellicose living among the students in Lyons scholarly dedication, tolerance and wit character on the 1950s "Perry Mason" Hall, Stritch joined the most notable that leaves those who follow with a sense television series. His deep, unique voice ''bachelor don" and fellow English profes­ of fulfillment. Each generation may be was readily recognizable when passing sor, Frank O'Malley. I was, in a way, also part of a radically reborn culture, but his classroom door. His mastery of the a man of destiny, for I lived in Lyons Hall each will have its own Stritch. English language dazzled listeners and and was one of the very few who regular­ It is fitting to honor ·a literature teacher never betrayed the fact that he, like the ly spoke with those two campus giants with a poem. To Professor Emeritus other fully tenured University "dons," well beyond the midnight hour. They Thomas J. Stritch I dedicate the following usually taught their entire careers while taught us how to strive for the meaning of as I complete this column beyond the holding no more than a masters degree. life during those most sacred of educa­ midnight hour: Upon his 1934 graduation from Notre tional experiences. Each lived a vigorous Out of the strain of doing Dame, Stritch began his nearly 60-year existence, pursuing the life of the mind, Into the peace of the done, teaching experience in 1935. attempting to fuse the life of the ideal Out of the thirst of pursuing Originally a teacher of English, with the real. And while I was not Into the rapture of won. American literature and journalism, remotely near as scholarly, both touched Stritch and Professor Ron Weber almost me in a valuable way. Gary Caruso served as a public and single-handedly established the depart­ Never again will persons such as those legislative affairs director in President ment of American Studies while I attend­ "bachelor dons·~ live as perpetual stu­ Clinton s administration. His column ed Notre Dame in 1970. Weber chaired dents within the confmes of collegiate appears every other Friday. His e-mail the new department that melded dormitories. In today's digital existence, address had previously been erroneously American literature, politics, communica­ we find the meaning of life through a listed in The Observer but is now correct. tions and history at a·time when our Google search. Thinking back on my He can be contacted at hottline@aol. com. nation's culture was still exploding with encounters with Professor Stritch, I can­ The views expressed in this column are antiwar fervor in the post-assassination not help but feel like Scrooge watching those of the author and not necessarily 1960s. The pair were perfectly matched. the ghosts of his youth at boarding those of The Observer.

OBSERVER POLL QUOTE OF THE DAY

Joe Trombello Viewpoint

Nicole Oerv.. ;· ·•· Should the Keenan Revue mustrator remain at Saint Mary's? "The unexamined life is not worth living.,· Pat Quill Socrates *Poll appears courtesy of NDToday.com Greek philosopher and is based on 232 responses. T.H.E OnsERV.E.R p Friday, January 30, 2004 page 11 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Focus on diversity, not Fitzpatrick must stereotypes

check his facts It is amazing how living "down the street" from a subsidized housing project in Annapolis automatically qualified Patrick Duncan as an expert on black culture. In a Jan. 28 editorial. Duncan made an allegation that was as credible as Bill Clinton's I am astonished that The Observer published Edward B. Fitzpatrick's letter in yester­ claim, "I did not have relations with that woman." According to Duncan, blacks spend day's edition without checking the facts. Mr. Fitzpatrick's central charge is false. When a all their money on "cell phones, cars with bizarre and costly modifications, very faculty colleague in the Department of Theology, who also served as confessor and spiri­ expensive footwear, and cigarettes," among other superficial things. Moreover, he tual director for a number of students, brought these allegations to my attention, I stated that one of many reasons blacks perform so poorly on standardized tests is reported them immediately to then-Provost Timothy O'Meara. His investigation led because of their ••total immersion in a crude pop culture. Pumping 50 Cent into your eventually to Fr. Burtchaell's resignation. I made no comment in the press about the ears all day will keep you from ever learning at all." If that was the case, then Justin case because the matter was under investigation. As a lawyer, Mr. Fitzpatrick should Timberlake's lyrics must be laced with subliminal messages containing many answers understand that. Finally, it would surprise Fr. Burtchaell and many others in the Notre to difficult analogies and algebraic computations. Dame community, then and now, that he would one day be described in The Observer His article was one of many targeting affirmative action. Discrepancies about affir­ as my "good friend and theological soulmate." mative action arise because students do not have a clear understanding of the law's policies. Affirmative action does not rob others from opportunities; it simply gives Rev. Richard P. McBrien preference to minorities who possess the same merit and qualifications as the majori­ Professor ofTheology ty. To make a mockery of affirmative action by comparing it to the demographics of Jan. 29 the NBA is absurd. In a Jan. 26 editoral, Greg Parnell stated, .. Blacks compose only 12 percent of the population, but 75 percent of NBA players are black. Is it sensible then to place a quota on the number of blacks who can play in the NBA. so that the races are more evenly distributed?" This suggestion is as ludicrous as the idea of setting a quota on the number of African American players in the National Hockey League or adding another layer of cream to an Oreo cookie to make the percentages of black and Minorities put in white parts equal. Instead of engaging in frivolous debates, students should push to erase campus-wide narrow-mindedness by incorporating a real introduction to other cultures. The focus of a liberal arts education is to create truly well-rounded individuals. In addition to the work, too two semesters of theology and philosophy, perhaps two semesters should be devoted to the study of diversity. Only at Notre Dame would a school newspaper have the audacity to print an editorial 1\vo years ago, when I first considered attending this institution, I did not own a cell such as that of Patrick Duncan's. As a minority student attending this school, I am phone, I did not drive a car with bizarre and costly modifications and 50 Cent was appalled and deeply offended by this display of outright classism. nothing more than the price I payed for a copy of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Duncan cited Greg Parnell's column that stated that poor whites perform better aca­ Nowhere but Notre Dame, amongst some of the nation's brightest, most athletically demically than middle-class blacks and Andrea sees it just as a matter of socioeconomic and academically talented students, will you find such blatant ignorance. class. Well, it is. Try living in a society that puts you down since birth; try living in a soci­ ety that tells you that you are sub par; try living in a society that outright says that Maryann Erigha whites are better than blacks and see how motivated you are to try to do better. Many freshman of these children are self-fulfilling prophecies; since they are told by people such as Pasqucrilla West Hall Duncan that they are underachievers since the time they enter school. they believe Jan. 29 what they are told and. thus, do not strive to better themselves. It is a matter of socioe­ conomic class. People that live in impoverished neighborhoods sometimes do not have the means to reach their full intellectual capacities, and they deserve the chance to do so. And they lack the chance due to backward thinking of the majority which seems to feel that derision and mockery are a means of motivation. As for immigrant children excelling where the blacks do not. it is a matter of culture. When immigrant families move to America, they feel the need to prove themselves and achieve more than most Americans do. Also, they have not yet suffered from the clas­ sism and racism that runs rampant in this country; trust me, I know. My mom was an immigrant to this country, and I am a first generation American. I have yet to have my spirit killed by this culture, and that is why I made it to Notre Dame. As I said before, minorities are self-fulfilling prophecies because of articles such as Duncan's. Furthermore, what does music have to do with anything? Listening to Garth Brooks or Aerosmith all day isn't going to make you smarter. A person's musical preference has no bearing on their intelligence and academic performance. That wus just an unneces­ sary assault to the African-American culture. The fact that Duncan sunk to that level as a means of attack shows his profound lack of morals and virtue, and I believe his preju­ diced state of mind. Duncan was correct about one thing- blacks, and other minorities, are "the victims of patronizing whites who would rather exacerbate the problem and feel good about themselves than actually face the problem and help solve it." Thank you for making that point clear; I couldn't have said it better myself. Instead of trying to help educate blacks and help them reach their potential, the majority of this cow1try has taken it upon themselves to belittle and ostracize them. I also agree that throwing money at them isn't the answer. Helping them is. Ceasing the use of the stereotypes that Duncan himself chose to revolve his article around, and giviflg the impoverished blacks the abil­ ity to end the cycle his cohorts have helped to create. A<; for the excessive amount of money that is seen in the projects- well. that is kind of funny. Having had to live in a similar type of atmosphere at one point in my life, I can say with certainty that the money comes from the rich whites. Yes. it comes from rich Caucasians that go to the projects to get a hold of certain pharmaceutical desires. True, some people do take advantage of the government and welfare, but this docs not only Student section hold true to blacks. I happen to know students around the nation that have the resources to pay for college, and have financial aid because their parents happen to know accountants and lawyers. Therefore, evasion and fraud and things of that nature are not held strictly within the minority culture. And I am curious about this guarantee; do you have access to the Harvard admis­ disappointing sions records? If not, then you have absolutely no right to make the claim that a poor black would not make it into Harvard. Again. the patronizing is not necessary. Additionally, the claim that middle-class black children who arc outperformed by After attending the game tonight against Miami, we would just like to say how lower-class whites are the ones getting into the schools of their choice is bias. I happen ashamed we were of the student section. We were appalled that the students booed to be a middle-class minority; are you trying to say that I only got into Notre Dame due Chris Thomas, a player on our team, as he reentered the game. The treatment he to my minority status? If so, you are highly mistaken. I, as well as most of the students received from the student section, especially during the second half of the game, here, worked extremely hard to make it here. In fact, I had to work twice as hard as was worse than anything dished out to the Miami players. We're pretty sure that any Caucasian, alumni legacy or male that applied. If anything, minorities have to prove he was wearing an Irish uniform, and yet the way he was treated you would have their worth to be accepted into institutions such as Notre Dame. If anything, we have to thought that he was wearing a Hurricane uniform. Even if Thomas was having a over-perform; you have it backwards. Additionally, we don't get rmvarded for our bad game, he is still on our team, and yelling things like "airball" when he misses a efforts, we get scornful articles in school papers discrediting our achievements and ridi­ shot and booing him are not supportive. The entire team needs to know that we're culing our merit, as well as questioning our intelligence. Some Notre Dame family. behind them 100 percent of the time, not just when they're playing well.

Fabiola Quinones Clare and Maura Hoyt sophomore sophomore, freshman Cavanaugh Hall Lc Mans Hall, McCandless Hall Jan. 28 Jan. 28 THE OBSERVER

page 12 Friday, January 30, 2004 Friday, January 30, 2004 Keenan Revue fights crinte on Saint Mar

Combining comedy, music and the Ninja Turtles, Keenan continues one of the me dorm events of the year

which the teens morphed into turtles - by stum­ By LAUREN WENDEL bling upon a radioactive beer can in Notre Dame's Scene Writer tunnels. The inspirations for such ideas come from the South Bend winters are usually filled with scenes news and events that happen around campus and of bundled-up students braving the frozen tundra the dorm. known as South Quad, late-night snowball fights "We don't take ourselves too seriously; we just outside of Coleman Morse and the always controver­ want people to laugh," Downey said. "This shows sial, yet always entertaining, Keenan Revue. The what 300 guys can put together in two and a half winter of 2004 is no different, with the 28th annual weeks." Revue adding comedic insight to everything from The Revue has its fair shares of cross-dressing, Michael Jackson to dorm dances to the Middle East male stripping and all-too-painful-to-watch dancing, peace process. but also contains some well-written humorous Keenan residents have been performing the Revue observations on modern society. Nothing is safe or since 1976, when original creators Tom Lenz and sacred to this group of students, who poke fun at Rick Thomas noticed the musical and comedic tal­ Notre Dame ushers, airport security, "metrosexual ents of fellow hall mates during a basement talent hobbits," Steve Bartman (the Cubs' fan), kegs and show. The show grew from there and has become a eggs parties and modern-rap-turned-poetry. There campus-wide tradition, drawing crowds from Notre are also several musical interludes that keep the Dame, Saint Mary's and Holy Cross. All of the skits audience interested, if not laughing, consistently are written and performed by over half the resi­ throughout the first half. dents of Keenan Hall, who often spend two weeks The second half brings much of the same satirical devoted to perfecting their material for this signa­ and often explicit humor, with such skits as ture event. Although censors often reject a large "Cracker-t," "Stephen Hawking's Drama 101," number of their ideas, the residents still manage to Michael Jackson surprising some young admirers create an off-the-wall, exciting and mostly crude and the creative "The Keenan Revue News." One of two-hour show. the most relatable skits shows two students expect­ The free tickets for the Revue were handed out ing knockout dates for their dance, only to discover last week to students. All were gone within a half they have been set up with 6'5" lady boys. The show hour, making it one of the most popular events dur­ does not lack its share of dorm and St. Mary's jokes, ing the school year. although most are toned down after the Wednesday Director Patrick Downey and producer Trevor dress rehearsal. Kusiak, along with countless other volunteers, The Keenan Revue offers humor for all types and including writers, stage managers and choreogra­ shows the creative talents of the hall's residents. phers, have been working for the past four months When asked what his favorite skit from the Revue is, on creating a theme and organizing the many other one Keenan resident replied, "Let the show speak aspects that go into making the Keenan Revue a for itself." Indeed, these men show that, like the success. Close to $13,000 was raised this year, group's favorite Ninja Turtle, Raphael, they are "cool mostly from alumni donations, to offset production but crude." As the cast likes to remind us, if you costs that accompany the show. have any complaints, keep them to yourself, because This year's theme should not disappoint viewers. tickets were free. The residents settled on a "Teenage Mutant Ninja Andy Kenna!The Observer Turtle" theme and pepper the show with skits dedi­ Paul Vanleeuwen, a member of the Keenan Revue band, plays for cated to those teenagers-turned-crime-fighting-tur­ Contact Lauren Wendel at Exclusive to the men of Keenan Hall, 1 one of the songs that mark the beginning and end of each act. tles. The show's opener reveals the real way in [email protected] ing and even stripping to make this ev' OK Go to Legends this weekend for Revue altE

The great music of OK Go continues the Legends list of hot up-and-comin~ to perform on campus

By REBECCA SAUNDERS I You're a bad-heart boy trap, baby doll, but you're .. ./ New Jersey-based band called Spiraling, Scene Writer You're so damn hot!"). The songs are memorable and which has the reputation as one of the East will get stuck in your head for days, but you'll be happy Coast's best independent bands. With a This Saturday, the majority of campus will about it because they are just that good. One critic calls sound a bit harder than OK Go's, Spiraling is have two major options: trek all the way to them "part indie rock, part stadium rock, part a four-piece band that has become known Saint Mary's to watch the Keenan revue, or straight-up pop with the occasional whiff of The Pixies without the support of a label, but just take the short trip to Legends and watch or The Cars or Elliot Smith." With a mix of fast, slow, through support of fans due to their tremen­ professionals put on an incredible concert. hard, light and everything in between, the music of OK dous talent. The rumors flying around campus are true Go is enjoyable for anyone and everyone. There is not a Doors open at 8:45 p.m. at Legends for one -OK Go, a Chicago-based, nationally known single song on their album that allows standing still, of the biggest nights Legends has yet pre­ band is coming to Legends Saturday, and the and don't try to fight it. sented. This is a concert any average college best news is, as always, it's free! (And by Beyond simply their great music, OK Go is known for student would put down $20 to see, and it is free, I mean included in tuition). putting on a terrific live show. With Damian Kulash on available to students for free -and you did­ OK Go is a well-known four-piece band vocals and guitar, Tim Norwind on bass, Dan Konopka n't even have to wait in line for tickets. Do f that plays punk rock with a pop twist (think on drums and Andy Duncan on keyboards and guitar, yourself and your music collection a favor, Phantom Planet, Rooney and a more upbeat OK Go is not an act to be missed. They are four fun and and take the short trip to Legends this Guster}. Their self-titled album, "OK Go," is smart guys that have fun with who they are and what Saturday night for an unforgettable concert a 12-song masterpiece that any respectable they do. If that isn't enough for some of you females sit­ -and say hello to your new favorite band. college student is obligated to own. Some of ting on the fence, all four of the members of the band their best known songs are .. Get Over It" just recently made the "Elle girl" list of "The 50 Hottest Photo courtesy of www.brownalumnimagazine.com ("Hey! Get, get, get, get, get over it!) and Rockers," which is a boast no one over at the Saint Besides being amazing musicians, all four members of the band "You're So Damn Hot" ("You don't love me at Mary's auditorium can make. Contact Rebecca Saunders 0 were voted to The 50 ~ottest Rockers list In Elle magazine. all, I But don't think that it bothers me at all. The night is going to be kicked off by a modern rock, at [email protected] "' Friday, January 30, 2004 page 13 Preparing a super iaint Ma s Campus Super Bowl party

• Super Bowl Sunday is around the corner, and if you're plan­ ~ontinues one of the most popular ning on watching the game, you're probably expecting the same old get together - football, beer and maybe some potato chips if you're lucky. Why don't you spice up your Sunday and throw a gridiron bash that's sure to impress your friends? All it takes is a quick trip to Martin's, a stop at the Huddle or, if you're daring enough, just a Maureen run to the Dining Hall with some baggies and Malloy stum­ a large coat. When serving a sports crowd, ~ame's the best bet is to serve hearty but simple fin­ Scene Writer ger food. Your guests' focus is on the game, m the so no need to whip up a gourmet meal for lS and this event. If you want so save time, Subway offers delicious super-size hoagies that can be divided into individual servings. e just For an appetizer, the easy but tasty Artichoke Dip with Pita shows Chips is a winner. And for dessert, these Rocky Road Brownies a half will satisfy everyone's sweet tooth. Even if your team loses, everyone wins if you get to watch the game with good food and ssing, good friends. ncing, oro us And if you want to be extra festive ... afe or +Plant a sports flag or a small plastic field goal post in the dip. ['un at +Cut football shapes out of heavy brown construction paper for ;exual drink coasters. :sand There Some Like It Hot Artichoke Dip ~p the 1 (14 oz.} can artichokes hearts, drained and chopped tently 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 cup mayonnaise tirical 1 clove garlic, finely chopped .ts as Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 1 quart casserole, combine 101," all ingredients. Bake uncovered 25 minutes. Serve with pita nirers crisps. )ne of Courtesy of Beth Reed )(pect­ ;cover Pita Crisps show Pita bread jokes, olive oil esday Italian seasoning Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut bread rounds into 6 wedges ,sand each. Separate each wedge into 2 pieces. Brush with olive oil, :Ients. then sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Bake until slightly brown. rue is, Courtesy of Beth Reed speak ~e the Rocky Road Brownies "cool 6 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate if you 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter cause 11/2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 large eggs Andy Kenna/The Observer 11/2 cups all-purpose flour Exclusive to the men of Keenan Hall, those involved in the Revue use comedy skits, music, danc­ 1/4 teaspoon salt ing and even stripping to make this event the most well-attended dorm event all year. 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 cup walnut pieces 1/2 cup caramel or chocolate sauce, store bought Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch square bak­ ing pan with non-stick spray and set aside. In a glass mixing bowl, melt the chocolate and butter together in the microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until the butter is just melted. Mix it up to melt the chocolate completely. Stir the sugar into the ::>r Revue alternative melted chocolate until dissolved. Mix in the vanilla and eggs. Stir in the flour and salt just until combined. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. :t Immediately sprinkle the marshmallows and nuts evenly over of hot up-and-coming bands the brownies. Stick it under the broiler for 2 minutes, or until the marshmallows are light golden brown. Allow to cool to room temperature. Drizzle the caramel or chocolate sauce over the cooled brownies before cutting. Yields nine large brown­ ies. Courtesy of Tyler Florence, Copyright © 2003 Television Food New Jersey-based band called Spiraling, Network. G.P.. All Rights Reserved which has the reputation as one of the East Coast's best independent bands. With a sound a bit harder than OK Go's, Spiraling is a four-piece band that has become known without the support of a label, but just through support of fans due to their tremen­ dous talent. Doors open at 8:45 p.m. at Legends for one of the biggest nights Legends has yet pre­ sented. This is a concert any average college student would put down $20 to see, and it is available to students for free- and you did­ n't even have to wait in line for tickets. Do yourself and your music collection a favor, and take the short trip to Legends this Saturday night for an unforgettable concert - and say hello to your new favorite band.

Photo courtesy of www.playinginfog.com Contact Rebecca Saunders OK Go Is a Chicago-based band that Is quickly becoming at [email protected] well-known for their great music and great live shows. page 14 The Observer + CLASSIFIEDS Friday, January 30, 2004

NHL Murray's overtime goal leads Bruins to 2-1 win

Associated Press 0 win at Columbus on Nov. 14. New York tied it at 1 midway BOSTON - Glen Murray's through the second period on SOOth career point came at a Oleg Kvasha's second short­ perfect time for the Boston handed goal of the season, a Bruins. wrist shot from the right circle. Murray reached that milestone Kvasha's goal, his 11th, was the when he scored his second goal lOth short-handed goal allowed of the game 2:25 into overtime, by Boston this season, the sec­ giving Boston a 2-1 victory over ond-highest total in the NHL. the New York Islanders on Thursday night. Capitals 5, Hurricanes 3 The Bruins had lost two On paper, the Carolina straight at home. Andrew Hurricanes should have no Raycraft made 23 saves for problem with the Washington Boston. Capitals. On the ice, it's another Murray leads the team with 17 matter. goals, and this was his first Bates Battaglia broke a third­ game-winner of the season. period tie and Peter Bondra .. They really haven't been scored twice to help Washington going in a lot this year, but if you beat the Hurricanes 5-3 keep getting chances eventually Thursday night. l you'll get one in," Murray said. Carolina leads the Capitals in "It's always nice to get the the Southeast Division standings game-winner in overtime." and outshot them 35-19 Murray came off the bench on Thursday night. But Washington a shift change and surprised has won five straight against the Getty Jason Blake, who didn't realize Hurricanes dating to last season. Devils goalie Martin Brodeur watches a shot get past him as teammate David Hale looks on In anybody was on him until it was "Sometimes the shot clock isn't New Jersey's 5-2 loss against the Detroit Red Wings Thursday night. too late. always indicative of what hap­ Murray stole the puck from pens in a game," Carolina goal­ hard, clean hit Wednesday night, over the Columbus Blue Jackets Erat and Vladimir Orszagh each Blake at center ice and beat tender Kevin Weekes said. collided with Carolina's Kevyn on Thursday night. had a goal and an assist, and goaltender Rick DiPietro with a "They're a highly skilled team. Adams in the first period. "We're just trying to get points Marek Zidlicky and Andreas backhand flip on a breakaway. You give them time and space Adams departed with an injured and win games now," Walker Johansson had three assists "Our hockey club played well and power-play opportunities, left knee. said after his 15th goal of the apiece. tonight, good enough to win. It's they're going to capitalize." season gave him 81 with the "They got frustrated. Everyone my fault. I turned the puck over Bondra had one of Predators 6, Blue Jackets 4 Predators to tie Cliff Ronning. "I could see that," Johansson said in a crucial time of the game Washington's two goals on the Scott Walker cared more just happened to get that goal. I of the Blue Jackets. "That and it cost us," Blake said. power play. He assisted on the about the final score than his big didn't even know how many I opened up a lot of different Murray had scored just three other. goal. had, but that's great." opportunities for us. We could goals in his last 15 games. It was Washington defenseman Jason Walker tied the Nashville fran­ Nashville's Wyatt Smith scored take a shot or pass - they were his second two-goal game of the Doig, who gave Rangers star chise record for goals, leading his first goal in more than a running around and making it season, the other coming in a 4- Eric Undros a concussion with a the Predators to a 6-4 victory year. Kimma Timonen, Martin easy for us."

Devils' Brodeur threatening single-season shutout record

Associated Press Stanley Cups since 1995 and ferent levels guys like Kobe helped Canada win an Olympic Bryant go through and what a EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.­ gold medal in 2002. lot of athletes go through," Standing in his goaltender's "I love the game. That's it," Brodeur said. "Before, I was crease during a morning he said. "Every time I go in the one saying, 'Look at this skate, Martin Brodeur saw his the net, it's just that little guy.' It's hard enough to deal New Jersey Devils teammates black puck trying to get with these people talking to coming toward him and kicked through me. I block everything you about it all the time." out his leg. else out." When Brodeur plays hockey, A dull thud echoed through That focus was tested during though, it's hard not to talk the empty Continental Airlines the Devils' championship run about him. He appeared in at Arena as the slapshot hit off last season by a much-publi­ least 70 games in seven of the his pad. cized separation from his wife. last eight seasons. It was another routine stop ''Tough skin," Devils coach At the morning skate, as for Brodeur, who is following Pat Burns said about Brodeur. Brodeur readied to face the his first Vezina Trophy-win­ "All the stuff he had to go next group of players, veteran ning season with a spectacular through concerning last year, I forward Sergei Brylin glided Getty campaign. He is again among don't know how he focused toward the net, seemingly out New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur stops Montreal's Richard the NHL leaders in wins and going through it. People of the goalie's sight line. Zednlk In a game earlier this season. Brodeur has a chance to goals against average, and his weren't very nice to him. Within seconds, there was break the NHL's record for shutouts In a season. 10 shutouts are six shy of People brought his personal another thud and the puck fell ,. breaking Tony Esposito's 34- life into the public." in front of the crease. Brylin hand and picked the puck out smile. "He tries all the time. year-old single-season, mod­ Brodeur, who doesn't like got his stick on it and almost of the air like a first baseman He can't let up. He never ern-era record. discussing his private life, said immediately snapped it snagging a bad throw from an quits." "I'm a pretty simple guy," the publicity surrounding the toward net. infielder. Igor Larionov added: "He is said the 31-year-old Brodeur, breakup was surprising. The puck never made it in. "He loves to make saves like the best goaltender in the who has led the Devils to three "Now I understand what dif- Brodeur fanned out his glove that," Brylin said with wry world."

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NBA Kidd scores 33 points to help Nets to win over Magic

Associated Press quarter. period, and Zach Randolph fin­ Tracy MCGrady, announced ished with 22 to help the ORLANDO, Fla. - Jason as an AU-Star starter before Portland Trail Blazers beat the Kidd snapped out of his slump the game, scored 22 points. Atlanta Hawks 93-85 to keep the New Jersey Nets Keith Bogans scored 13 and Thursday night. rolling under new coach Rod Strickland came off the The Trail Blazers have won Lawrence Frank. bench to add 12. four in a row on the road after · Kidd scored 20 of his 3 3 McGrady would have passed a 2-16 start away from home. points in the first half to help Allen Iverson for the NBA scor­ "Everybody was getting shots the Nets beat Orlando 89-79 ing lead with a ·fifth-straight from every angle," Anderson Thursday night, giving Frank 30-point game. After a 10- said. "It's a momentum his second victory since taking point opening quarter, it builder. How can we sustain over for the fired Byron Scott appeared fairly certain it? That's the key for us." earlier this week. McGrady would break ahead Stoudamire had 13 assists - "With any team, your best in his quest for a second including eight during that players have to perform," straight scoring title. third quarter - and Miles Lawrence said. "Jason Kidd is But Jefferson's tight defense scored 16 points for Portland. our difference-maker. He's the shut down McGrady the rest of Wallace and Stoudamire left reason we've been to the NBA the way. McGrady missed 14 of without talking to reporters. Finals two years in a row." 20 shots, and blamed a sched­ "We're proving we can play Kidd shot 15-for-27 in climb­ ule that had Orlando playing basketball now," Ruben ing out of a slump that saw its fourth game in five nights. Patterson said. "We've got a him score 32 points in his pre­ "I was tired, so I'm pretty little streak going. We've got to .._ __ vious three games. He also had sure a lot of the other guys keep it up." 10 rebounds for his 24th dou­ were tired," McGrady said. Stephen Jackson led the ble-double of the season: New Jersey opened a 13- Hawks with 15 points, and "I like to pass the ball and point lead in the third quarter, Jason Terry added 14. Atlanta· get guys involved," said Kidd, outscoring the Magic 14-6 in a has lost three of four, including who had eight assists. "But my five-minute span. the past two at home, and it teammates and Coach Frank still has three left on a five­ kept calling the same play, and Trail Blazers 93, Hawks 85 game homestand. encouraging me to shoot and ATLANTA- The Portland Leading scorer Shareef knock it down. That's pretty Trail Blazers sure enjoyed the Abdur-Rahim was held to 13 much what I did in the first third quarter. points on 4-of-12 shooting, and half." Rasheed Wallace hardly had all seven of his rebounds Kidd shot 9-for-17 before the could miss, and Damon in the first half. break. He scored the Nets' first Stoudamire kept finding him. Theo Ratliff, who sat out the 14 points of the second quarter Darius Miles got a couple of fourth quarter with leg - seven on fast breaks, six on chances to show off his fists­ cramps, calmly dissected the jumpers and a free throw off a banging- on-his-forehead struggles of his teammates, technical. salute to a dunk, including one starting with the 17 turnovers. "That's my job - to make where he soared underneath "\Vhen you give a team fast some shots once in a while," the basket and slammed it in breaks and dunks, they build Kidd said. on the other side. their confidence and get in the Kenyon Martin had 18 points "We played basketball, flow of the game," Ratliff said. while Richard Jefferson added man," Derek Anderson said. "And that's what happened in KRT 13. Lucious Harris scored all Wallace had 11 of his 20 the third quarter. The same Orlando's Zaza Pachulla fights for a rebound against Rodney 12 of his points in the final points during that dominating thing happened last game." Rogers and Kenyon Martin of the New Jersey Nets.

Fans select Kobe as All Star despite sex scandal

Associated Press fourth time he's finished first in the voting, tied for second all­ NEW YORK- Kobe Bryant time with Julius Erving. SUMMER LANGUAGE GRANTS was selected to start in the Michael Jordan holds the NBA All-Star game, voted in by record with nine. Grants are designed to cover only a portion of program costs. fans despite a sexual assault Indiana's Jermaine O'Neal charge. will be the other starting for­ The Los Angeles Lakers star ward for the Eastern led Western Conference guards Conference. The center is Ben UNDERGRADUATE COMPETITION TO STUDY LANGUAGES FOR with 1,759,717 votes in final Wallace of the Detroit Pistons, results released Thursday, ind the guards are WHICH THE UNIVERSITY DOES NOT HAVE LARGE OVERSEAS fourth among all players. Philadelphia's Allen Iverson He was picked to start in and Orlando's Tracy McGrady. STUDY PROGRAMS. front of his hometown fans at Bryant is charged with sexual Staples Center on Feb. 15 in assault for allegedly raping a the 53rd NBA All-Star game. 19-year-old employee at a Bryant's teammate, Shaquille Colorado resort during the off­ For details and application forms, go to: O'Neal, was beaten out for the season. He faces four years to second straight year by life in prison or 20 years to life http://www.nd.edu/""'sumlang/ or Houston's Yao Ming. The on probation if convicted of Chinese center edged O'Neal by felony sexual assault. Bryant, less than 32,000 votes. 25, says the two had consensu­ Pick up applications from the Office of International Studies· (154 Hurley Building· Ph1-5203) "That's cool," O'Neal said. al sex. "Where he's from there are 2 It's been a tough season for trillion people." Bryant on the court as well. application deadline: 3/5/04 But it was O'Neal who got He leads Los Angeles in scor­ more electronic votes from fans ing at 21.7 points per game, around the world, while Yao but he missed six games had the advantage in paper because of a sprained right ballots available in the United shoulder and has heard plenty States and Canada. of boos on the road, where the Sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Provost for International Studies and the College of Arts and Letters Joining Bryant and Yao on Lakers are 7-12. the Western Conference squad The 29 head coaches will vote were Rockets gu>ard Steve for the reserves in their respec­ Francis, San Antonio forward tive conferences. Those results Tim Duncan and Minnesota for­ will be announced Feb. 3. ward Kevin Garnett, last year's Indiana's Rick Carlisle will All-Star game MVP. coach the Eastern Conference Toronto Raptors forward All-Stars. Flip Saunders of the Vince Carter led all players Minnesota Timberwolves will with 2,127,183 votes. It's the lead the West.

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TENNIS Safin knocks Agassi out of Australian OpeD

Associated Press 3 2 F abiola Zuluaga of ..... Colombia 6-2, 6-2, and Clijsters MELBOURNE, Australia - eliminated No. 22 Patty Andre Agassi put his fingers ·to Schnyder of Switzerland, 6-2, his lips and bowed after going 7-6 (2). five sets with Marat Safin. He This will be the third all­ blew kisses to all corners of the Belgian final in four Grand court in what has become a Slams, and 'the second straight postmatch ritual. not to feature the Williams sis­ "You never know when it's ters. Clijsters is 0-3 in Grand your last," Agassi said. "So you Slam finals, including two loss­ want to say bye properly." es to Henin-Hardenne. It was certainly goodbye for "In those matches, I knew the 33-year-old Agassi at this where the problem was laying Australian Open. The defend­ and I knew that it wasn't psy­ ing champion rallied after chological," said Clijsters, who dropping the first two sets but has a 9-8 edge in head-to­ lost Thursday's semifinal to an heads. "I was a little bit opponent who has fortified his exhausted at the end of those game and is playing as if he two Slams. This year, I think were No. 1 again. I've become a little bit Satin, who upset top-ranked smarter." Andy Roddick in the quarterfi­ Henin-Hardenne made 25 nals, won 7-6 (6), 7-6 (6), 5-7, unforced errors, including 15 1-6, 6-3 in ·a. calm, consistent in the second set against and powerful display. Zuluaga, the first Colombian The unseeded Russian ended woman to reach a Grand Slam Zuma Press Agassi's 26-match winning semifinal. Andre Agassl returns a shot In his match against Russia's Marat Safln In the Australian Open streak at the Australian Open "People are going to make a Friday. Agassl fell to Safln In five sets In their semifinal match. - an Open era record - and lot of noise, again - it's an all­ denied the American a shot at Belgian final, which I under­ And I'm almost there, just one Brian Vahaly, Todd Martin, last three in 2003 after with­ a ninth Grand Slam tourna­ stand is huge for a little coun­ left to go," he said. "Everything James Blake, and Roddick, the drawing in the third round in ment title. try," Henin-Hardenne said. . is going my way for the U.S. Open champion . Australia. "It couldn't go any better," "But I think that both Kim and moment." All three semifinals were Against Agassi, he resembled said Safin, the 2000 U.S. Open me are getting familiar and Agassi, seeded fourth, was played under the roof at Rod the player who upset Pete champion. "I think I played one used to this situation." tested like never before in Laver Arena because of rain. Sampras to win the 2000 U.S. of my best matches in my Agassi won Australian titles Melbourne. .. The cooler conditions worked Open. whole life." in 2000, 2001 and 2003 and "I could possibly have won in for Safin, who had spent more "I managed to stay with him Satin next meets the winner hadn't lost a match at straight sets - it's a four-point than 15 hours on court in five on the baseline. I managed to of Friday's semifinal between Melbourne Park since the swing there," he said. ''It's cer­ matches. serve 3 3 aces - for me it's a Wimbledon champion Roger fourth round in 1999. tainly the toughest day I've Agassi was fresher after four big thing," said Satin, who did Federer and French Open "You have to play really great had." straight-sets wins and a default not have a double-fault. "It champ Juan Carlos Ferrero, a against Andre to beat him," After giving up triple match in the quarterfinals when an gives you much more confi­ showdown for the No. 1 rank­ Safin said. point with a wayward back­ injured Sebastien Grosjean dence." ing. Safin entered the tournament hand return, Agassi then pulled out in the second set. He also kept his temper in Justine Henin-Hardenne and ranked No. 86 after struggling watched as Safin ripped a Satin reached the Australian check, though he belted one Kim Clijsters will play for the all of· 2003 with a wrist injury backhand winner down the line final in 2002 when Agassi was ball back into the net and dis­ women's No. 1 spot after win­ sustained in the first round of to seal victory. out with an injured wrist. He puted a few calls. He muttered ning their semifinals. last season's Australian Open. - Before facing Agassi, Safin hasn't been back to the final at to himself in the fourth set, but Henin-Hardenne downed No. "I came here to try to win it. beat four other Americans - a major since and missed the even Agassi marveled at his

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I MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Zuma Press Fans look on at a Dodgers game on July 1, 2003. Frank McCourt bought the franchise from News Corporation for $430 million yesterday. l'I 1\ McCourt purchases Dodgers for $430 million "I intend to restore the highly leveraged purchase, ate the purchase, will be glory days of Dodger base­ likely to be completed with­ part of the front office. LOS ANGELES- Frank ball with a team worthy of in a week, probably will set "While today is not the McCourt talks a good support from our fans. off the third change in day to talk about specific game. Time will tell if his We've committed not just management in six years personnel changes, I do team plays enough of them. to buy this team, but to win for the marquee franchise, want to say I plan to act The $430 million sale of a world championship." which hasn't qualified for quickly and decisively to the Los Angeles Dodgers The Dodgers haven't won the playoffs since 1996. make the changes I feel from News Corp. to a postseason game since "The Dodgers are one of necessary to get to our McCourt was unanimously beating Oakland in the our great franchises," com­ goal," McCourt said. I The O'Malley family con­ I approved by baseball own­ 1988 World Series. missioner Bud Selig said in I ers Thursday, more than 3 "That's way too long," a telephone interview. "We trolled the Dodgers for ~ 112 months after the sides McCourt said. "My first need stability there. We nearly 48 years before sell­ reached an agreement. objective is to end the need a lot of energy. ing to News Corp. in March Under scrutiny over his drought. I truly know I can Having an unresolved own­ 1998. The corporation finances and a target of provide the leadership that ership situation was, quickly tired of running the local criticism, McCourt this team needs to win." frankly, hurting the fran­ club, and former movie made some bold promises The price is the second­ chise." executive Robert Daly took at a Dodger Stadium news highest for a baseball team, McCourt said his wife, over as chief executive offi­ conference. trailing only the $660 mil­ Jamie, will be vice chair­ cer in October 1999 after "Welcome to a new era of lion paid for the Boston man of the team, and Corey purchasing a minority Dodger baseball," he said. Red Sox two years ago. The Busch, who helped negoti- stake.

IN BRIEF Pitino returns after two-day Closer clears waivers and is money needed to stage the event in medical leave released Tennessee. LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Rick Pitino SEATTLE - Former Seattle The team trials were to be held on returned to Louisville on Thursday Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki the Ocoee River in April, but organiz­ ers couldn't raise the $200,000 need­ and resumed his coaching duties after cleared waivers Thursday and was ed. a two-day medical leave. released. "There are unique circumstances The 51-year-old Pitino underwent Sasaki, who turns 36 next month. around the dial plans to continue his career in Japan. surrounding the Ocoee. It's an expen­ tests at the Cleveland Clinic on sive place," said David Yarborough, Thesday and Wednesday to determine He completed paperwork this week in NFL Seattle to terminate his contract, giv­ chairman of USA Canoe/Kayak. the cause of a "urological pain" that's The primary difference between the Superbowl XXXVIII Patriots vs Panthers persisted in his left side for months. ing up a guaranteed $8.5 million for next season. Ocoee and other runs is the cost of the Sun. 6:00p.m., CBS Assistant coach Kevin Willard Sasaki said he wanted to be with his water, Yarborough said. Tenneesee stepped in for Pitino and led the family in Japan. He spent four seasons Valley Authority offered to help spon­ COLLEGE BASKETBALL fourth-ranked Cardinals to a 64-48 in Seattle, becoming the team's career sor the event, but not pay the $55,000 Kentucky at Vanderbilt Sat. 12 p.m., ESPN win over Houston on Wednesday leader with 129 saves. cost to release water from the Blue night. NOTRE DAME at Rutgers Sat. 12 p.m., NBC Ridge Dam to create the whitewater Pitino was not available for com­ ~fimP~~~als will be held in rafting conditions. ment Thursday, but was expected to South Bend was the only other bid­ NBA discuss his medical condition in a DUCKTOWN, Tenn. -Canoe and der, Yarborough said. That trials site New Orleans at Philadelphia Fri. 7 p.m., news conference Friday, sports infor­ kayak slalom trials for the U.S. was created by using a channel diver­ ESPN mation director Kenny Klein. Olympic team will be held in South sion in a river in the city's urban area. Cleveland at Milwaukee Fri. 9:30 p.m. The Cardinals (16-1) play Marquette Bend, Ind., instead of the Ocoee River The Ocoee was the site of Olympics ESPN2 on Saturday at Freedom Hall. because organizers failed to raise the whitewater events in 1996. - Friday, January 30, 2004 The Observer+ SPORTS page 19

FOOTBALL -· NFL Irish moving into the home stretch Panthers' defense Coaching staff to entertain only one recruit in this final weekend sparked by Peppers

State and Tennessee, as well. would be a waste of a scholar­ By PAT LEONARD According to Frank, family ties ship. That's probably how they Associated Press despite losing starter Damien Sports Writer could have kept Toal out of Irish feel." Woody to an injury before the reach. Toal's brother, Greg, plays HOUSTON - Mike Rucker AFC championship. The Irish have no commit­ New England's offense isn't The upcoming weekend is the for Boston College. ments at wide-out yet, but head and Brentson Buckner would fancy. Quarterback Tom Brady final opportunity for recruits to "Look at the flipside, if I were coach Tyrone Willingham is vis­ make great directors of the make official visits before sign­ a Notre Dame Julius Peppers highlight film. manages a balanced run-pass iting 6-foot-4, system that lacks a headliner ing national letters of intent on player and my 201-pound His fellow defensive linemen Feb. 4. brother want­ on the Carolina Panthers at receiver or running back. It Christopher works because they're effi­ After losing and dropping a ed to go to "Notre Dame got four Vaughn on already have some clips picked out. cient and have few weakness- few players from its list, Notre B.C., I would­ terrific wide receivers Saturday. Dame will welcome just one n't be too Rucker's favorite came in es. Vaughn played Whatever the Patriots try, recruit this weekend happy about last year.·· the preseason, when Peppers just two years at Carolina will be ready, espe­ Willingboro, N.J. native Ell Ash .... that," Frank the St. Thomas leaped to block a pass, was hit around his knees, flipped and cially up front. Rucker said Ash is 6-foot-5, 258 pounds said. Mike Frank More School in and can play both sides of the still managed to land on his the beauty of the line is that Los Angeles Irish Insider columnist Oakdale, Conn., they stop running backs as ball, according to Irish Insider defensive tack­ feet. but his athleticism well as quarterbacks. columnist Mike Frank. le Darryl has Boston The one Buckner remem­ bers best was "seeing how "When a team comes in "Ash can play a number of Richard visited College, Iowa, here, they're not saying, 'Hey, positions," Frank said. "He can Notre Dame in October but will Michigan State and UCLA after quickly he goes from zero to 60" after Peppers intercepted this guy is just going to run play defensive end, defensive decide between Georgia Tech him in addition to Notre Dame. upfield, so we can trap him or tackle, offensive tackle and and Miami (Fla.), Frank said. The Irish are still working to a pass against Dallas in the playoffs and returned it 34 we can draw him or just block offensive guard. I think the Wide receivers Bobby McCoy sign players because with just down against him,'" Rucker coaches will really make a push yards. (Houston, Tex.) and Chancellor 16 verbal commitments, said. "They can't do that. for him this Young (Seattle, Willingham and his staff have They're both good picks. Yet weekend." there's one thing missing - We're all going to stop the Wash.) are out of more spots to fill if they choose run, we're all going to pass Ash primarily the picture. to. something from his specialty, played offensive "/ think the coaches rushing the quarterback. rush." McCoy chose "The maximum [amount of Rucker led the team with 12 tackle in high Arizona over players] they want to take is 19, His versatility is typical of will really make a what makes Carolina's defen­ sacks. Peppers had seven, school. push for [Ash] this Notre Dame, and but they could go as high as 23," Notre Dame sive line so tough. Any ofTen­ although he pressured quar­ u nco n firmed Frank said. terbacks another 32 times, 12 has received .16 weekend. •• -sive line that concentrates on reports say the more than Rucker. Jenkins verbal commit- Irish revoked a Smith announces tomorrow, trying to stop Peppers is risk­ ing Rucker getting to the had five sacks, as did reserve ments, and that Mike Frank scholarship from Lambert waits number may quarterback from the other end AI Wallace. Irish Insider columnist Young. Offensive tackle Allen Smith Still, the not climb much Frank said he from Corona del Sol High School side, or let- ting Buckner unquestioned higher with spoke to Young in Tucson, Ariz. will announce attention-:get­ only Ash visit- and believes his decision tomorrow in an or Kris Jenkins "You would think ter is Peppers. ing and with recent develop­ coaches will not continue to seek ESPN.com chat with recruiting After playing ments of remaining prospects. come up the [Peppers would] break a Young's commitment because expert Tom Lemming at 2 p.m. football and New Jersey linebacker Brian they have less of a need at wide Terrail Lambert, a top defen­ middle. muscle doing the things Toal, rated 'third by ESPN "Stopping basketball at receiver. sive back choosing between he can do.·· North Carolina, recruiting analyst Tom Lemming their· front "Notre Dame got four terrific Notre Dame and Florida State, he was the sec­ and third by Rivals100.com, four is the wide receivers last year," Frank may wait until signing day to ond overall chose to visit local R~tgers over said, "and at this point, [coach­ make an announcement. key to being Mike Nucker success fu 1 Panthers defensive lineman pick of the Notre Dame and other schools es] probably don't want to take 2002 draft. He this weekend. Toal visited someone who won't challenge against Contact Pat Leonard at Carolina, had 12 sacks in Boston College, Miami, Penn the people in front of him. That [email protected] and it's his first 12 probably the toughest thing to games, then was suspended accomplish," said New from the final fpur for taking a England left tackle Matt Light, banned dietary supplement. who will mostly face Rucker in He won rookie of the year the Super Bowl on Sunday. anyway. "All those guys are very Although his numbers were • Only 9 H!ocks .from Campus good athletes, very talented down this season, Peppers • · t..aundry Area with· \Vasherand Dryer and had a lot of success this thinks he's playing better, $500 • .·fully Equipped Kitchen 1ncluding Dishwasher and Garbage year. It's going to take a great especially against the. run. DISCOUNT Disposal effort to beat them." And he still makes plays oth­ for leases • Private Patio · Led by the line, Carolina's ers can't even fathom. signed by • Al>T Alarm System (Oj>tional.Mon:i.tQring) defense was one of the best Rucker said there are times February 13! •• Central Air (~ooditioning this season. They've been when he's barely out of his • Assigned Pwking even better in the playoffs . stance and Peppers is going • Ene:.-gy Emclcnt Gas Heating They started by shutting into his third step. • Professiona11;· Ma.n~cd down a Cowboys offense that "He definitely does some 24 Hour Em~.rgencyOn-CaU Maintc:nance had its way against the crazy things with his body," he • Panthers six weeks earlier, said. "You would think you'd Fot Mon; fnRnmati6n~ Real Estate .t\.1.auagernent Corporation then kept it up against St. tear a muscle doing the things Louis. While Rams coach Mike he can do." Come join P .0. 8GX 540 South Bend, TN 46624 Martz was criticized for play­ The craziest was the flip. the fun . . •...... 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one of our toughest meets." meter butterfly) and. Meghan the Big East [Championships], and six other Irish swimmers - 'By MATT PUGLISI On the strength of four event Perry Eaton (3-meter board) but we would like to finish on a freshmen Tim Kegelman arid Sports Writer victories by senior Marie rounded out the first place fmish­ strong note." Alan Carter, sophomores Tim Labosky, including three of the ers for the Irish. After stumbling to a 1-5 start, Randolph, Tyler Grenda and The women's swimming and Irish's six on the fmal day of the While Perry Eaton's second the Irish have rebounded to go 4- Steve Shomberger and senior co­ diving team looks to take care of two-day Michigan Invitational, place finish on the one-meter 2 in January, dropping only a captain Matt Obringer- each a trio of Big Ten opponents and the Irish rallied to edge Illinois, board marked the first time this pair of away meets to No. 15 recorded at least one second continue its march to the Big 197-173, in the squad's most season that she failed to win the Northwestern and No. 17 place finish, Notre Dame's inabil­ East Championships when the recent meet on Jan. 16 and 17. event, the senior came back with Pittsburgh. ity to take the top spot in the var­ No. 21 Irish (5-1) travel to East In addition to winning the 200- a vengeance on the 3-meter Despite taking at least two of ious events ultimately cost the Lansing, Mich., tonight to chal­ meter individual medley - Notre board, setting a Notre Dame the top three spots in 10 of the Irish the meet. lenge Michigan State {1-7) and Dame's sole victory on the invita­ record with a score of 335.85 12 individual races and three of "The coaches and swimmers Ohio State (8-3) at 5 p.m., before tional's first day - Labosky and preserving her undefeated the top five spots in 13 of the 14 were pleased with how close we returning home to host No. 16 picked up first place finishes in mark in the event this season. overall swimming events, the were to No. 15 Northwestern," Michigan (7 -1) Saturday after­ both the 400-meter individual The men's squad looks to fmish Irish fell just shy in their bid to Brown said. "I think it shows noon at 4 p.m. medley and the 200-meter back­ off an impressive January when upset heavily favored we've been working hard and "OSU has one of the best diving stroke before joining freshman the Irish (5-7) welcome St. Northwestern, losing 155-133. belong among the top teams in teams in the country and a really Katie Carroll, Ann Barton and Bonaventure (6-4) to the Rolfs While three freshmen - the country." good breaststroker from Ellen Johnson to post a victory in Aquatic Center Saturday at noon. Brown (200-yard freestyle), Louis Australia," head coach Bailey the 800-meter freestyle relay. "We just want to swim smart, Cavadini (100-yard freestyle) and Weathers said. "Michigan is pret­ Carroll {1 00-meter freestyle) strong races," freshman Ted Scott Coyle (1-meter board) - _ Contact Matt Puglisi at ty comparable to Indiana and is and seniors Lisa Garcia (200- Brown said. "Our main focus is each produced an event victory [email protected].

--. MEN'S TENNIS Irish go on the road to face No. 8 Duke optimistic, and I think we'll play Illinois State this. past weekend By KATE GALES a great match," he said. with tightness in his forearm, but Sports Writer "They're better than that, he is expected to be back against probably," said Bayliss of Duke's the Blue Devils. On paper, calling Sunday's road No. 8 ranking. "They have a Scott, who spent the winter match with Duke "tough" seems chance to be a Final Four team sidelined with a stress fracture in like an understatement. this year - I expect them to be his leg, is still not at full strength. The team is ranked No. 8, with one of the very top teams in the "Matt's having some problems three-time All-American Phillip country." with his foot, which is something King leading the way. The No. 49 Irish are 3-1 (1-0 we have to be pretty concerned His number two, Ludovic Big East). about, but at this point we're Walter, ranked No. 7 nationally King is unranked after sitting hoping he will be able to go," in singles with a lethal 130-mph out the fall season. However, he Bayliss said of Scott, ranked No. serve, might be a "little challeng­ played professionally before 68 in the nation. ing." entering college, taking expense After Tuesday's match against Walter and partner Jacob money but no prizes. No. 10 Kentucky was canceled Zimmerman are ranked No. 2 in "He entered Duke as a second­ due to weather conditions, the the country after winning the ITA semester freshman having done team was able to focus on beat­ National Indoor Doubles tourna­ real well professionally," Bayliss ing the Blue Devils. The team will ment in November. said. "He was one of the top 250, be able to watch Duke face Texas This could be disheartening to maybe 300 players in the world A&M, who beat the Irish last a lesser team. But Irish coach before he went to college ... he's Saturday. Bobby Bayliss is far from giving extremely quick and we're yet to "We're having a pretty good up. have any real luck with him. week of practice, we played some "Over the years, we've played "With Walter, anybody who competitive sets yesterday and pretty well in this situation," plays him will have to expect to we worked hard in doubles," Bayliss said. return a 130-mph serve." Bayliss said Tuesday night. Two years ago, Notre Dame The trio of Luis Haddock, "We're getting into that time of traveled to Duke in January and Matthew Scott and Brent the year when things heat up." beat the· top-1 0 Blue Devils D'Amico will prepare to take CHIP MARKS/The Observer squad. these top players and their team­ Contact Kate Gales at Luis Haddock makes a hit In a match against Illinois State. "It's a big challenge but we're mates. D'Amico sat out against [email protected] Haddock will be relied on to face top Duke players Sunday.

year." FENCING Wisconsin has already Tennis found success as a team this continued from page 24 season with a 7-0 sweep over Drake and a 5-2 win over Champion fencers to host meet winning streak against the Western Michigan last week­ team. The Buckeyes finished end. They return four up will pit Notre Dame against a .. 1 want Boaz Ellis," Bontempo fourth last year in the Big Ten starters from last season's By MATT MOONEY skilled Ohio State team. Last sea­ said. ''He's going down." and No. 47 overall with a 12- team, including senior Shana Sports Writer son, the Buckeyes prevented The women will face a stiff 12 record. Ohio State is com­ McElroy, who was ranked Notre Dame from sweeping the challenge as well. While the ing off a 4-3 loss to No. 10 nationally at No. J 03 last For the first time all season, Midwest Fencing Conference women's team did take the con­ Tennessee last Sunday, and year. As a team, Wisconsin the Notre Dame campus will Championships by defeating the ference championship last year, looks to be a threat to Notre finished 11-12 and sixth in finally get to see their defending men's team by a 435-410 com­ they did so by the slimmest of Dame with six returning the Big Ten last year. champions in action. The Irish bined score. That m.emory cou­ margins. They managed to nip starters. Last year's match between fencing team will play host to the pled with last week's streak-end­ Ohio State by a tight 425-420· "They have a good indoor the Irish and the Badgers Notre Dame Dual Meet, begin­ ing loss to St. John's has the score. However, they will look to team with big kids who hit resulted in a 5-2 Irish victory. ning Saturday morning and con­ men's Irish team looking for ret­ continue the success that has the ball well," said Irish Louderback says he expects a tinuing through Sunday. ribution." Senior foilist Matt brought them a 10-0 record. cot~och Jay Louderback of Ohio similar outcome this week­ The home cooking will be a Castellan knows that even Driving that success has been a State's team. end. nice change for a team which thought the losses hurt, they surprising group of freshmen. An Irish victory over the ••The kids worked hard to has only competed on the road. make the team smarter. •'The freshmen are definitely Badgers on Sunday depends get in shape and they've real­ ••Not traveling the day before, "It was tough, but it's some­ picking up our slack," Walton on the health of Wisconsin's ly been preparing in practice. not having to worry about pack­ thing that we're learning from," said. team, said Louderback. They're ready to go," ing and unpacking, it's defmitely he said. Ultimately, coach Janusz "They've had some Louderback said. a plus," senior epeeist Kerry Even the freshmen possess a Bednarski knows that going injuries," Louderback said. Walton said. "A lot of people renewed vigor. Rookie foilist against an experienced Ohio "But they always compete show up at these meets, more so Frankie Bontempo is eager to State team with seven freshmen well and the kids are always Contact Ann Loughery at than at a lot of other schools that redeem himself after last week­ in his lineup translates into lot of ready - even on a down [email protected]. we've been to. It's a morale end's disappointing performance question marks. booster." in New York. "We can expect to have big A plethora of teams coming "We're gonna do the best we bouting and a lot of unknown from both coasts will be making can to beat them as badly as pos­ results," he said. the sojourn to South Bend for the sible because we're all pretty One thing is certain. Win or weekend. Duke, Cal State upset about the loss," he said. lose, this post-match dinner will Fullerton, UC San Diego and Air Bontempo will get his chance be in the familiar dining hall. Force join seven other Midwest facing off against a highly touted teams in the competition. Buckeye foilist, fellow freshman Contact Matt Mooney at However, the headline match and native Israeli Boaz Ellis. [email protected]. Friday, January 30, 2004 The Observer + SPORTS page 21

ND TRACK maybe we should be able to steal one here.' Rutgers "No, you have to go in there continued from page 24 and say, 'We played tough Irish face tough test at home against Miami, let's play tough here, and let's get one on the To do so, Notre Dame (10-5, road."' 4-2 in the Big East) will have The Irish have often criti­ to win in one of the most hos­ cized themselves for their tile atmospheres in the Big inability to begin games well. East. Rutgers (11-6, 3-4) is 8-1 Thus, they often find them­ in the Rutgers Athletic Center selves trailing by a deficit that this year, with their only loss a becomes insurmountable as one-point defeat against the game wears on. Connecticut. And at Rutgers, where fans "They," Brey said, "seem to drape themselves over the shoot it ungodly in that build­ barriers screaming at oppos­ ing." ing teams, the Irish know how However, Notre Dame has important it is to jump out to enjoyed most of its success this an early start. season on the road. The "A big pare of winning that team's "road warrior" mentali­ game is to come out early and ty carried them to solid wins get some enthusiasm going," against Villanova and Virginia Torrian Jones said. "They TIM SULLIVAN/The Observer Tech, and the Irish narrowly can't get any easy 3s early in Notre Dame women sprint to the finish In the 60 meter dash during last week's home meet. missed ending Pittsburgh's the game. and we have to The Irish host another, more challenging meet this weekend, home win streak in a close loss wear them down." versus the Panthers in early Brey walked away from some of the top college teams in seconds, good enough to rank Notre Dame's 72-62 win By MIKE GILLOON January. America. The event will be tele­ first place in the Big East. And going on the road gives against Miami last night Sports Writer vised nationally Sunday at 6 Gunn, a junior from Little Notre Dame -which has often pleased with the balanced p.m. on ESPN2. Rock, Ark., is also second in the played well one game, then offensive effort he saw. For the second week in a row, Despite their absence, the conference in the 500 meters, struggled dramatically in the Although Chris Thomas tied the Notre Dame track and field Irish men are expected to do seventh in the 60-meter hur­ next - a chance to maintain his season low with seven teams will stay at home. well in other events Friday dles, and ninth in the 400 the level of play the Irish points Wednesday, all four of Michigan State, DePaul, night. meters. exhibited against Miami. Notre Dame's other starters Marquette and Butler will take Selim Nurudeen will be tough High jumper Stacy Cowan will "It's getting late now, and broke the 10-point barrier. on the Irish tonight at 7 p.m. in to beat in the 60-meter hurdles, try to improve on an already what you have to start think­ "We," Jones said, "needed a the Loftus Sports Center - and as the junior is currently first in successful season. She ranks ing about is consistency," game like [that] to get our con­ coach· Joe Piane expects his the Big East and 12th nationally second in the conference and Jordan Cornette said. "You fidence up." team to be tested. with a time of 7. 90 seconds. 15th nationally with a jump of have to be consistent for 40 Saturday, Notre Dame will "Michigan State should be Senior Godwin Mbagwu is the 1. 78 meters, very close to the minutes in a game and consis­ find out if their confidence very strong in the sprints," he Big East leader in the triple school record of 1.80 meters. tent from game to game. We stays up. said. jump and is also fourth in the Freshman Maryann Erigha is had a great game Piane also believes the Irish conference standings for the expected to be strong in the 60- [Wednesday], but you can't go will be challenged by Butler and long jump. meter dash, as she has posted a into the RAC saying that, 'Oh, Contact Andrew Soukup at Marquette in the distance Junior Trevor McClain-Duer is time of 7.55 seconds, good ·we played good against Miami, [email protected]. events. coming off a first place finish enough for second place in the Notre Dame will have to do last week in the 500 meters and conference. without their distance quartet of will make another run at the Sophomore Molly Huddle and Eric Morrison, Thomas top spot tonight. junior Kerry Meagher should do SMC SWIMMING Chamney, Kurt Benninger and The Notre Dame women are well in the mile run. Huddle is Ryan Postel. The four of them ranked 21st nationally. They third in the Big East with a time will compete in the distance are led by the 4 by 400-meter of 4:49.21, and Meagher ranks medley relay Sunday in Boston relay team of Tiffany Gunn, fourth with a mark of 4:52.32. Belles face close contest at the adidas Invitational. Ayesha Boyd, Okechi Ogbuokiri The meet is sponsored by USA and Kristen Dodd. Last week, Contact Mike Gilloon at Track and Field and features they posted a time of 3:45.70 [email protected]. in evenly matched meet

iors Megan Ramsey and By DAN TAPETILLO Maureen Palchack, who continue Sports Writer to be the backbone of the team. The two veterans hope to pull off Saint Mary's swimming coach victories in the 50-meter Greg Petcoff thinks this week­ freestyle and the 200-meter indi­ end's meet against the University vidual medley, as they will face of Chicago could be close. Just Chicago's Sonja Swanson and how close? Emily Testa. "It could come down to the last The race of the meet, however, relay," Petcoff said. will be in the 200-meter freestyle As the end of the 2003-04 between Saint Mary's sophomore swimming season nears, Saint Kelly Nelis and Chicago's Deb Mary's faces the challenge of try­ Ayoub. These women's times last ing to defeat a team that is very week, at separate meets, were similar to themselves, both in only separated by .3 seconds. ·. Interrace jforum and out of the pool. "Kelly [Nelis] was able to hit "They are more like us than the same splits in practice as she any other team we have compet­ did last week," Petcoff said. "But ··~·JJ D.-•• .- ". ed against this season," Petcoff we need her w get out in the frrst .'7 .uw.e < .· said. "They are more like us with half of the race and compete." times but have also faced similar One of the toughest challenges struggles." Saint Mary's will face is " Both teams have had similar Chicago's rising freshman best times this season but have Katherine Yang, who finished also suffered injuries and seen third in the 1000-meter freestyle swimmers not return for a sec­ in a time of 11:8.59 seconds last ond semester. weekend. Date: Wednesday, February 4 The Belles, who currently "Yang is someone a lot of stand at 0-6 in the MIAA, must teams wish . . . had joined their Time: 5:30>p .. m. defeat Chicago on the road this program," Petcoff said. "But I weekend to claim their first vic­ would feel confident putting Location: CSC Coffeehouse tory of the season. Ramsey up against [Yang] in the Fortunately for Saint Mary's, thousand [meter race]. RSVP by Monday, February 2 Chicago is coming off an 0-2 Ramsey, who did not compete weekend against Carthage in the 1000-meter freestyle last Contact: 631-6841 MSPS College and Wheaton College. weekend, swam 10:57.02 against The team has struggled against Kalamazoo earlier this season. competition for most of the year But Saint Mary's cannot hold after beginning the season with a anything back if they expect to pair of victories. Despite losses, earn a victory this weekend. Chicago swam very comparable "It is time to get ready; if we times to Saint Mary's, which take our races too tentatively, competed against Alma College that is not all right." Petcoff said. last weekend. "We need to be the aggressive Saint Mary's will probably have ones." to perform season best times, as the Belles face competition of equal talent. Contact Dan Tapetillo at Leading Saint Mary's are sen- [email protected]. page 22 The Observer + SPORTS Friday, January 30, 2004

team with 15 bench points. Irish forward Jacqueline. Basketball Batteast continued her out­ continued from page 24 standing play; she has either reached or been just short of a Katy Flecky and Breona Gray. double-double in her past eight "We're playing with a lot of games, dating back to Jan 4. confidence, and the good news She has averaged 15.3 points is we're getting a lot more cpn­ and 8. 5 rebounds this season. tributions with [Erwin], Guard Megan Duffy also aver­ [Flecky] and [Gray] coming off ages in double figures in points the bench," McGraw said. with 11.2 per game. "They're just playing great, Notre Dame's greatest and that's a big boost for our advantage Saturday will be the offense. That's something Joyce Center. The Irish are a we've been missing - to see perfect 8-0 at home this sea­ our benching scoring so many son. points is a great thing." "We're hoping for a big In the Miami victory, Notre crowd, because that's what's Dame's bench outscored the really been helping us at Hurricanes' bench 33-8. Gray home," McGraw said. CHIP MARKS/The Observer and Flecky each had seven Irish Guard and team captain Le'Tanla Severe goes for a post up during the 82-64 win against points, while Gray added four Contact Heather Van Hoegarden Wisconsin at the Joyce Center Dec. 4. points. Courtney LaVere led the at [email protected].

Hockey SMC BASKETBALL continued from page 24 Belles face

Alaska Fairbanks has been a thorn in the heel of the Irish two must for the past two seasons, win­ ning four straight games • against Notre Dame. In their last trip to South Bend, in the wmgames 2001-02 season, the Nanooks came away with 7-5 and 6-5 victories over the Irish. By STEVE COYER Despite the recent history of Sports Wri[er the series, the Irish are still looking to finish out the year After a disappointing 62-44 loss strong, playing six of their to Albion College Wednesday, the final 10 games at home, Belles are still searching for their where Notre Dame is 7-1-1 so first conference win. They hope far this season. that search ends Monday. "The Joyce Center has been In a critical home game. the so good to us this year," Poulin Belles (5-13) will take on Olivet said. "It's going to be a huge College (6-12). the only other factor in our last ten games, team in the MIAA that has yet to because this is a home-domi­ win a conference game. nated league right now and With tough upcoming games we have to protect our turf." against Hope and Calvin. the In their recent four-game Belles know this is very close to a road trip, the Irish collected a must-win situation. 1-2-1 record, which included "Olivet at home is probably our a tie and victory over then-No. biggest game of the season," 4 Wisconsin. A reason for the Belles coach Suzanne Bellina poor performance on the road said. "We need to be ready to has been an offense that has take care of business and know struggled as of late. that we are going to have to be at Only three players, forwards our best." Mike Walsh, Rob Globke and TIM KACMAR!The Observer Last Saturday, the Belles broke Goaltender David Brown makes a save during an Irish 1-0 win against Boston College earlier In Aaron Gill, scored for the Irish a seven-game losing streak at on that road trip. Seniors the season. The Irish will look to Brown to help maintain a solid defense In this weekend's games. home, but the momentum from Globke and Gill combined to dominating defense. Notre risk, high-reward team that average numbers in front of a that game failed to help them score seven of the eight goals. Dame's scoring defense of scores many goals but also team that is not the most against Albion. This trend is consistent 2.38 goals per game is first in gives up its fair share.. The responsible defensively. "We were not happy with the throughout the season, as the the CCHA and ranked tenth Nanooks average 3.42 goals a Bartusch has a record of 4- second half at all," Bellina said. trio has also scored exactly nationally. game, but give up an average 5-0 in 11 games, with a 3.43 Some positives came out of the half of Notre Dame's 66 goals Take out the Dec. 5-6 week­ of 3.57 goals per game. GAA and an .882 save per­ game, such as the exceptional this year. Globke has 15, while end against Western Michigan, The team is led by a trio of centage. McKay has a record effort of the bench. Forward Gill and Walsh each have nine. where the Irish allowed a high-scoring forwards in Kelly of 5-6-0 in 12 games, with a Anne Hogan came off the bench "We've got to score goals," combined 14 goals, and the Czuy (eiglit goals, 12 assists), 3. 77 GAA and an .889 save to score 10 points, while Bridget Poulin said. "And Mike Walsh, number drops even lower. Ryan Campbell (eight goals, percentage. Boyce, Bridget Lipke and Justine Aaron Gill and Rob Globke "We've played well defen­ 11 assists) and Curtis Fraser Face off Friday is scheduled Mullen brought added intensity. can't be the only ones scoring sively all year, and weekends (10 goals, eight assists). The for 7:35 p.m., and Saturday's The goal against Olivet will be goals. We've got to get some like Western are going to hap­ Nanooks have eight players in game is scheduled for 7:05 for the Belles to have both their guys scoring here; we're fully pen every now and then," double-digit scoring figures so p.m. starters and bench players per­ capable, we've just got to look Poulin said. "We've got to play far this season. forming at their best for the to shoot the puck more." smart in our defensive end Keith Bartusch and Preston entire game. Despite an inconsistent this weekend against a very McKay have shared the offense, the Irish have potent offensive team." responsibilities in net, with Contact Justin Schuver at Contact Steve Coyer at remained competitive due to a Alaska Fairbanks is a high- each putting up relatively [email protected] [email protected].

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ND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL HocKEY Women face No. 23 Boston College Irish look to redeem Droesch comes ofT the bench to By HEATHER score 7.9 points per game. VAN HOEGARDEN Those three are the center of hard losses Sports Writer an Eagles offense that shot 54 percent against Providence So much for enjoying a win. Wednesday night. By JUSTIN SCHUVER Just two days after defeating Meanwhile, the Irish will look Associate Sports Editor No. 16 Miami in Coral Gables, to win their fifth straight game Fla., Notre Dame will face against a ranked opponent. The Irish (12-9-3, 8-8-2 in another ranked opponent, No. Notre Dame has beaten CCHA) will try to put a disap­ 23 Boston College, at the Joyce Virginia Tech. Connecticut, pointing weekend behind them Center Saturday at noon. The Villanova and Miami since Jan. this Friday and Saturday as Irish (12-7, 5-2 in the Big East) 10. Those wins have put Notre they face off against Alaska are 5-3 against Dame in a tie Fairbanks in a pair of games at the Joyce Center. Notre ranked oppo­ ~

By ANDREW SOUKUP Sports Writer opener in eight years Mike Brey has a dream. Actually. it.'s more like a The nationally ranked duo of By ANN LOUGHERY nightmare. senior Alicia Salas and sopho­ When Brey goes to bed at Sports Writer more Lauren Connelly gar­ night, he has a flashback to nered an 8-6 win at No. 2 over Notre Dame's journey to The No. 21 women's tennis Michigan's Elizabeth Ex on and Rutgers last year. There, Brey team lost their first season Kavitha Tipirneni. opener in eight years to No. 34 Faring better in singles, the } watched Scarlet Knight guard Jerome Coleman hoist up 3- Michigan Thursday night. Irish claimed victories with No. f· pointer after 3-pointer - and The 4-3 Wolverine victory 1 Salas defeating Exon 6-2. 6- t most of them went in. puts the Irish at 0-1 to begin 4; No. 4 Connelly winning 6-4, \ t· their spring season. Doubles 6-3 over Chrissie Nolan, and I "They're not good basketball shots," Brey said. "But they go proved to be a weakness for No. 6 Stastny 6-7(3), 6-4, 5-7 .m. " the Irish. triumphing over Kara Delicata. In that game, Coleman At No. 3, junior Sarah Jane The Irish look to secure vic­ drained 7 -of-12 3-pointers en Connelly and sophomore tories this weekend and gain route to helping Rutgers to a Kristina Stastny dropped their momentum for the rest of the 95-82 win against Notre Dame match against Michigan oppo­ season in meets against No. 47 a year ago. The Irish, who nents Kim Plaushines and Ohio State and No. 62 haven't won in Piscataway, Debra Streifler by the score of Wisconsin. N.J., since Brey's first year at 8-5. Freshmen Catrina and On Saturday, the Irish will TIM KACMAR!The Observer Christian Thompson also fell to challenge the Buckeyes, hoping Notre Dame, hope to avenge Chris Thomas shoots during Sunday's loss to Kentucky. that loss Saturday. Michigan juniors Michelle to continue their eight-match Thomas, who tied his season low points scored Wednesday, DaCosta and Leanne see RUTGERS/page 21 has to step up for the Irish to beat a strong Rutgers team. Rutherford 8-6. see TENNIS/ page 20

en ..... FOOTBALL ND SWIMMING MEN'S TENNIS FENCING NO TRACK SMC SWIMMING u t- :z r ::5 The coaches welcome Women's swimming Irish travel to face The team will host Notre Dame will host Saint Mary will face a: c.::l recruit Ell Ash this will take on three Big No.8 Duke. their first home meet of four teams at Loftus this the University of {t C) weekend. Ten teams this weekend. the season Saturday. weekend. Chicago in a tight meet ) c:c Saturday. 1'. I a. en = page 19 page 20 page 20 page 20 page 21 page 21

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