the Observer The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s Volume 45 : Issue 4 FRIday, August 26, 2011 ndsmcobserver.com Garcia listed in serious condition after accident Student fell from third story window overnight, did not suffer life-threatening injuries

John Jenkins said Garcia did exact cause of Garcia’s fall is By MEGAN DOYLE not suffer life-threatening unclear. News Editor injuries. “We know when he fell and "University officials were we know where he fell, but A Notre Dame senior who made aware of the accident what we don’t know is why fell from the third-floor win- i n vo l vi ng he fell,” Trent said. “As of dow of his apartment at Eddy M a r c u s right now, it stands as an Street Commons early early this accident. If he gets better Thursday morning is listed in m o r n i n g like they say he is going to, serious condition at and have maybe he can shed some Memorial Hospital, according been with light on [what happened.]” to a hospital spokeswoman. him and Trent said an employee at a The student, 21-year-old in com- local bar saw Garcia's legs Marcus Garcia, was listed in m u n i c a - hanging out his apartment critical condition throughout tion with window above the south end Thursday before his condi- his par- of the Hammes Bookstore’s tion was updated to “serious” ents ever Eddy Street location as she Thursday evening, said s i n c e , " Marcus Garcia left work around 4:30 a.m. Maggie Scroope, manager of J e n k i n s He fell about 25 feet onto the media relations for the hos- said Thursday. "We thank sidewalk below the window. pital. God that his injuries are not She then called 911. Scroope said she could not life threatening and pray for Garcia was in and out of legally comment on the his full recovery." consciousness while medics PAT COVENEY/The Observer nature of Garcia’s injuries, Capt. Phil Trent of the Senior Marcus Garcia fell out of his third-floor apartment but University President Fr. South Bend Police said the see GARCIA/page 3 window at Eddy Street Commons early Thursday morning.

Students urged to be proactive Notre Dame great work

in the neighborhood year- safety talks,” he said. “For the place for young alumni By AMANDA GRAY round,” Sgt. Patrick Hechlinski last two years we’ve worked News Writer said. “If you see something suspi- closely with student government cious, call the police. I’ve noticed with the Student Crime Watch. It Survey respondents respond- As the school year begins, stu- apprehension in students for call- puts out announcements of By SARA FELSENSTEIN ed to 60 statements using a dent government and the South ing us, but we can come out and crimes against students to keep Associate News Editor five-point scale, ranging from Bend Police Department (SBPD) check.” them informed of situations.” “strongly agree” to “strongly advised students to protect them- Hechlinski urged students to Through Student Crime Watch, Young alumni beginning their disagree.” According to the selves while off campus this year lock their doors, leave porch officers from SBPD and NDSP professional careers “under Chronicle website, they also by proactively using safety lights on, use alarm systems and post alerts about crimes in the the dome” agree Notre Dame rated their satisfaction with resources and learning about make friends with neighbors for local area on the off-campus stu- has a great work environment benefits and responded to two local policies. safety. dent website. Police posted two — and not just because open-ended questions. “The advice I give to off-cam- “SBPD works closely with alerts earlier this month about a they’re working at their alma Tammy Freeman, director of pus students is no different than Notre Dame Security Police mater. Talent and Human Resources the advice I give to those who live (NDSP) and landlords to put on see SAFETY/page 3 Stephanie Mola, a 2009 Notre Strategy for Notre Dame, said Dame graduate as a market- the colleges on the list receive ing major, now works as the high rankings in leadership, young alumni programs man- careers, compensation and Class of 2015 ager for the Alumni workplace satisfaction. Association. “One thing that has been con- She said her job “really sistent is recognition of our couldn’t have been a better great facilities and … benefits fit.” program for employees,” “Coming to your job every Freeman said. “Those two day, you’re coming to be with [aspects] in my mind stand family,” she said. “You’re out as outstanding for the having a hard day, [and] you university.” can go to the Grotto. You have Freeman said University a mentor, or five, around employees are typically in campus you can turn to.” sync with the larger goals and Mola is not the only Notre values of Notre Dame. Dame employee that feels this “I do think that employees way. The Chronicle of Higher overall connect to the mis- Education honored Notre sion, and that brings in a dif- Dame on its list of “Great ferent dynamic from any Colleges to Work For” for the other work environment,” she third consecutive year. said. The Chronicle compiled its Freeman said many Notre 2011 list of “Great Colleges to Dame graduates apply for Work For” from survey positions with the University. SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer responses submitted by near- “[Alumni] is one of the candi- The freshman class processed from their residence halls for their first visit to the Basillica and ly 44,000 people at 310 insti- the Grotto to begin their first year at Notre Dame on Thursday. tutions. see GRADUATES/page 5

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Garcia is a psychology and Garcia sociology major from Turlock, Calif., according to the Notre Dining hall surveys SMC continued from page 1 Dame sociology department website. treated him at the scene for a come up with something Center. severe head injury. His room- Sarah Mervosh contributed By CAITLIN HOUSLEY great.” Bowles said these comment mates were asleep at the time to this report Saint Mary’s Editor Bowles said he takes every cards go directly into a locked and did not know what answer to heart and tries to act box at the student center desk. caused him to fall from the Contact Megan Doyle at Saint Mary’s students are the on it. Each month, the Office of window, Trent said. [email protected] No. 1 voice in the Noble Family “[The survey] kind of takes Student Involvement reviews Dining Hall, according to dining [dining hall decisions off my the comments, and Bowles hall general manager Barry shoulders], and I’m just not receives a report on the feed- Bowles, and next week they making this arbitrary decision,” back placed in the box. “There was a no-texting-while- will have another chance to he said. “I hate making those “There is no way that I can Safety driving law passed in Indiana over make sure their favorite foods types of decisions. It’s more so, look at a comment card and the summer,” Rocheleau said. are available this year. give me your feedback, and just throw it away because I continued from page 1 “Operation Pull Over is also going Bowles said he will circulate give me what you guys want to don’t like what it says,” Bowles on through Sep. 5. Police officers a student survey next week see.” said. “Somebody else has seen student robbery Aug. 17 and a are setting up roadblocks and that has inspired major Junior Jenny Gracyalny, who it, and I have to respond to it. home invasion Aug. 19. checking for intoxicated driving.” changes to the dining hall in took the sur- It’s a very, very Student body president Patrick The South Bend Common past years. vey last year, good system.” McCormick said student govern- Council also passed a reform for “When you ask what’s new in said she is “I think that the dining Students can ment is committed to increasing the city’s taxi laws Monday, the dining hall, [the dining hall pleased to see hall has imporved on also provide the safety of students both on and Rocheleau said. staff is] going to wait until stu- the dining hall a n o n y m o u s off campus. “This is an even safer way for dents tell us what they want to made an quality since my f e e d b a c k Student government will host a students to get off campus,” see new in the dining hall,” effort to listen freshman year. Dinners through the safety summit with local officials McCormick said. “Another option Bowles said. “There were a lot to student are exciting to go to Dining Services at the Irish Green on Aug. 31. is the 7A Transpo route, spon- of really good changes last year concerns. section of the McCormick said the summit sored by student government. We that we’re keeping for this “I do see instead of a school’s web- would be an opportunity for stu- hope students take advantage of year, because students seem to some changes drudgery..” site. dents to learn about safety and to the safe transportation student be extremely happy with them. [in the dining “ S t u d e n t s ask questions of local law enforce- government is providing.” But who knows? Maybe they’re hall]. For have a right to ment. Roheleau noted that student going to come up with some- example, last Jenny Gracyalny look at their Another available resource is arrests in South Bend were a thing even better.” year, a bunch junior dining hall and the “Good Neighbor Guide,” huge problem last fall, but he said The survey, created by of girls com- [voice their which provides students with police have not yet arrested any Bowles and a member of the mented about concerns],” advice for living in off-campus students during this school year. Student Government how they wanted Caesar dress- Bowles said. “That’s how we neighborhoods. “We’re working with SBPD to Association (SGA), will ask stu- ing at the salad bar, and low get better.” “This goes beyond student safe- improve the situation from last dents what they would like to and behold, we now have Thanks to the efforts of the ty,” McCormick said. “This is year,” he said. see change in the dining hall. Caesar dressing, and a taco bar dining hall staff, Gracyalny said about the safety of the community, McCormick said his administra- Last year, the survey yielded and hummus out all the time,” the dining hall is turning into a and working on the former will tion is open to any questions or around 560 responses, Bowles Gracyalny said. “[The dining more pleasurable experience. improve the latter. The best thing concerns felt by students. said. Some of the changes hall staff has] always been very “I think that the dining hall to keep yourself safe is to be “We can’t predict the future, but included dinnertime music, good about listening to our has improved on quality since aware of your surroundings and we can assure each and every taco and hummus bars, new comments.” my freshman year,” she said. trust your gut.” student they’re safe on campus or salad dressings and more cere- The dining hall provides “Dinners are exciting to go to Student body vice president off,” he said. al choices. other ways for students to sub- instead of a drudgery.” Brett Rocheleau said new local “I take student concerns and mit feedback. SGA established laws would also help improve Contact Amanda Gray at challenges very seriously,” a comment card process at the Contact Caitlin Housley at overall safety. [email protected] Bowles said. “I’m hoping they’ll front desk of the Student [email protected]

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administrative assistant with the Office of Gift Planning Graduates here on campus. She said Course lays ground for new minor continued from page 5 her dream was to come back to Notre Dame and “con- plan the minor last year. He will be present in class at the date pools that we tap into tribute to the mission.” By NICOLE TOCZAUER said Notre Dame’s approach to same time to lead interactive because they know what the She began her position just News Writer teaching sustainability differs discussions. university is about, they two weeks ago. from other universities. The decision to implement a know the area,” she said. “So far it’s been really inter- A new one-credit course “Implementation becomes class with four professors fol- “[That] certainly makes it esting to see the university offered by the Office of complicated when you cross lowed the interdisciplinary easy to talk to them about a from the administrative side Sustainability will apply envi- the colleges, but it’s important approach the minor promotes, job here on campus.” and seeing what goes into ronmental issues to subjects to hear the different perspec- Hellmann said. As one of these employees, making the university func- across the University’s range tives,” Serianni said. “ Continuing the innovative Mola began her position tion, where it gets money of study, professor Maria Pia Sustainability is an intrinsical- approach, the minor’s advisory with the Alumni Association from, how it’s distributed,” Miglietta said. ly interdisciplinary topic, so it board will choose four differ- in May 2010. Laufenberg said. “It’s been “Students will be educated should be treated that way.” ent professors to teach the Her duties now include really interesting for me to and able to bridge across dis- Serianni said the committee class each semester. That con- working with various groups learn how it functions from ciplines,” Miglietta said. decided to introduce the minor stant flow of professors will around campus to try and a different standpoint.” “Sustainability involves differ- gradually with the one-credit create a dynamic exchange of raise undergraduate aware- Campus Ministry intern ent perspec- autumn course perspectives, she said. ness of the Alumni Rebecca Sharbaugh, who tives. It’s not before opening “We’re really excited. We Association, working on graduated in May with a just science, but “Sustainabiliy other courses. want this to create some new national young alumni pro- degree in psychology and architecture, involves different “Rather than conversations on campus,” gramming and helping to put theology, also began working b u s i n e s s , starting full Hellmann said. “It’ll allow stu- out a quarterly newsletter. at Notre Dame about two English and perspectives. It’s not swing with a dents looking for an interdisci- “I just wanted to be back weeks ago. more.” just science, but class, we want- plinary education an official here,” she said. “I feel like “I knew I wanted to do some M i g l i e t t a , architecture, ed to begin with credential to show they’ve I’m really making a differ- sort of ministry and this director of the an informal gone above and beyond.” ence … it’s almost like mak- opportunity with Campus University’s new business, English and mechanism,” Serianni said the faculty ing a new mark at Notre Ministry came along,” she minor in sus- more.” Serianni said. members involved in the pro- Dame.” said. tainability, said “The gateway gram are excited for classes to Right after Mola graduated, She said Campus Ministry the course Maria Pia Miglietta class for the begin and hope to energize she began working for hires four interns every year would feature a minor, an intro- students in the same way. Johnson & Johnson in a from the graduating class different speak- professor ductory course, Resource stewardship is a crit- sales leadership position. who help to facilitate or lead er each week will be offered ical issue especially when con- But she said she had an the various programs while that will share by next spring sidering the future, he said. “intense longing” to come gaining background in min- how sustainability affects his and taught by four profes- “What motivates me is seri- back to Notre Dame, and istry. or her field of work. The class, sors.” ous environmental concerns, when she saw a position She said she would love to titled “What Sustainability Professor Jessica Hellmann but beyond that there’s the with the Alumni Association eventually have a full time Means to Us,” will feature 14 also served on the committee geopolitical implication of open up, she actively pur- job at Notre Dame. different Notre Dame person- that built the minor last year. dependency on oil, even on sued it. “I think there’s such an alities. She said the gateway class, U.S. security,” Serianni said. “Working with alumni, that’s atmosphere of kindness and The interdisciplinary titled “Principles of “Students should be familiar the most ideal position,” she acceptance and hospitality,” approach to the course is Sustainability,” would be with sustainability, since they said. “You get to interact Sharbaugh said. “I just felt essential to teaching sustain- taught by Serianni, English will be called upon to answer with amazing people on a very welcomed here.” ability, Miglietta said. professor John Sitter, sociology some of these problems.” daily basis.” Professor Anthony Serianni professor Andy Weigert and Linsey Laufenberg, a 2010 Contact Sara Felsenstein at served on a committee of fac- engineering professor Joe Contact Nicole Toczauer at Notre Dame graduate, is an [email protected] ulty members that began to Fernando. The four professors [email protected]

SMC seniors conduct summer biology research on island

nation in the homes and wells By BRIDGET FEENEY on the island. News Writer “I had to speak Spanish to the residents when I was in Saint Mary’s seniors Alicia their homes collecting water Carroll, Audrey Dalrymple, samples, which was a bit of a Susan Herman and Krystal challenge but they were real- Holtcamp spent their summer ly willing to help and laugh swimming in the Caribbean along with me when I messed Sea – for academic credit. translations up,” Holtcamp The four biology majors said. worked 20 hours a week and As part of the program, conducted research as part of they also worked in a local a nine-week dive shop and program on hotel. Carroll Little Corn said the people Island, located “The locals made us on the island just off the feel like family upon made them feel coast of like a part of Nicaragua. arrival and our the Little Corn “This taught relationships community. us how to live continued to grow “The locals minimally and made us feel Photos courtesy of Susan Herman not take things throughout the like family upon Above: Seniors Audrey Dalrymple, Susan Herman, Dr. Nancy Nekvasil, Krystal Holtcamp and for granted. We summer.” arrival, and our Alicia Carroll their summer on Little Corn Island. all can’t speak relationships Below: Herman and Dalrymple analyze samples collected in the field. The students spent nine weeks during the summer conducting biology research on the island. highly enough Alicia Carroll continued to of the pro- grow through- g r a m , ” senior out the sum- cockroaches were regular fix- Dalrymple said. mer,” Carroll tures in their bedrooms and “It really opens said. “In addi- labs. your eyes up to tion to the “Problems arise when other fields of biology. We locals, we also made friend- using research materials in a learned things you’ll never be ships with a lot of the travel- third world country,” able to learn in a classroom. ers coming and going. Holtcamp said. “They can go The hardest part of the sum- Hearing all of the travelers’ bad and sometimes, you don’t mer was coming home, leav- stories was fascinating and get your problems solved ing the island.” inspiring. It’s amazing how right away, or at all. You have Herman said she and strong of a bond you can cre- to learn how to adjust.” Dalrymple earned their ate with people over such a Upon completion of the SCUBA certifications this short period.” research projects, the four summer in order to investi- Holtcamp felt the same seniors fulfilled their Senior gate the oceanic wildlife familial atmosphere Carroll Comprehensive requirements around the island. did. to conduct outside research. “I had never been diving “I never was homesick,” The entire cost of the pro- before this trip,” Herman Holtcamp said. “I had a fami- gram is funded through a pri- said. “Now I consider it a ly on the island.” vate donor. Interested Biology passion of mine.” The girls did need to adapt majors can inquire about the While their friends dove in to an entirely different way of Little Corn Island program the Caribbean waters, Carroll life, Holcamp said. They lived through the department. and Holtcamp spent their without air conditioning or days on land studying the hot water on the island, and Contact Bridget Feeney at effects of bacterial contami- tarantulas, termites and [email protected] page 6 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer N NEWS Friday August 26, 2011 Study reviews income, gender LIBYA Libya rebels relocate campaign as an example of The female stereotype, By ABI HOVERMAN negative attention directed however, is a kind, coopera- News Writer at women with strong per- tive, gentle and sympathetic sonalities. character. Judge said chal- leaders to capital city Nice guys and mean girls After collecting his lenging this stereotype leads can actually come last in research, Judge found a con- to harsh criticism rather to bring down Libya’s ruler of Associated Press the business world, accord- nection between aggressive than praise. 42 years. ing to research from man- workplace behavior and “We can’t think that just TRIPOLI, Libya — The Libyan “Don’t leave Tripoli for the agement professor Timothy higher pay. because we have progressed, rebels’ interim government rats. Fight them, and kill Judge published earlier this “Disagreeable people get our instincts [about gender announced it is moving from them,” Gadhafi said in a new month. more resources because they roles] have gone away,” the country’s second city to the audio message broadcast on Judge’s paper, which stud- ask for more,” Judge said. capital Tripoli, another step Al-Ouroba TV, a Syria-based ies the effects of personality he said. As women toward taking control, as heavy satellite station. and gen- This trend assume lead- fighting raged around Since sweeping into Tripoli der on results from “How we expect a ership roles Moammar Gadhafi’s last on Sunday, the rebels have i n c o m e , the fact that woman to behave more regular- stronghold early Friday. been struggling to take com- addressed more assertive may seem primitive ly, Judge said Before daybreak, rebels plete control. On Tuesday, they the career people are this negative exchanged heavy fire with took Gadhafi’s sprawling gov- a d v a n - more likely to ... but [stereotypes] reception of fighters loyal to Gadhafi who ernment compound, Bab al- tages and ask for pay still exist for a a g g r e s s i v e have holed up in residential Aziziya, and have also been disadvan- raises and job substantial part of women might buildings in the Tripoli neigh- battling for control of the near- tages of promotions, e v o l v e . borhood of Abu Salim, a regime by neighborhood of Abu Salim. an argu- Judge said. the population.” H o w e v e r , stronghold. Smoke rose from The fight for Abu Salim has mentative H o w e v e r , Judge said the area of Abu Salim, and been particularly bloody. workplace Judge Judge said he Timothy Judge b u s i n e s s e s heavy machine gun fire and Bullet-riddled corpses from attitude. saw a severe professor would need to loud booms were heard across both sides sprawled on the “How we expect a woman gender gap develop pro- Tripoli before dawn. ground. to behave may seem primi- emerge in his grams now to Gadhafi is still on the run, but Outside Bab al-Aziziya, there tive … but [stereotypes] still research as e n c o u r a g e a minister in the rebel govern- was another grim scene, one exist for a substantial part of well. While men reaped the open and honest dialogue to ment said his capture is not a that suggested execution-style the population,” Judge said. benefits of their confronta- address this double stan- prerequisite for setting up a killings of civilians. Judge investigated the tional behavior, he said dard. new administration in the capi- About two dozen bodies — issue when he saw assertive women rarely received high- While women should be tal. some with their hands bound and successful women like er pay as a result of the careful of the biases working “We can start rebuilding our by plastic ties and with bullet Martha Stewart receive same actions. against them, Judge said country,” Finance Minister Ali wounds to the head — lay scat- excessive criticism while the “If you’re a woman, you they should not be discour- Tarhouni of the National tered on grassy lots in an area media championed male fig- have to be careful about how aged. Transitional Council told a where Gadhafi sympathizers ures like Donald Trump as you ask and not cross the “You don’t always get what news conference late Thursday. had camped out for months. “tough negotiators.” line and be called the ‘B- you ask for, but you rarely “He (Gadhafi) is the one who is The identities of the dead “It made me wonder if word,’” Judge said. get what you don’t ask for,” basically in the sewer, moving were unclear, but they were in being a tough business Men benefit from being he said. “Avoiding conflict at from one sewer to another.” all likelihood activists who had woman cast [Stewart] in a disagreeable because males all costs has consequences.” Even with his regime in tat- set up an impromptu tent city different light,” he said. are generally expected to be ters, Gadhafi has tried to rally in solidarity with Gadhafi in He also cited Hilary more harsh and aggressive, Contact Abi Hoverman at his followers to kill the rebels defiance of the NATO bombing Clinton’s 2008 presidential Judge said. [email protected] who waged war for six months campaign. Friday, August 26, 2011 The Observer N NEWS page 7 Buffet invests $5 billion, shores up Bank of America

Associated Press worth a lot more. In that sense, an account or do business with it, Buffett’s investment is largely making it more exposed than symbolic. rivals to weakness in the econo- NEW YORK — Warren Buffett “The investment eliminates the my. comes to the rescue again. big credibility gap that manage- Investors’ confidence in the Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. ment had with investors,” said bank took another blow this announced Thursday that it Jonathan Finger, partner of month as its mortgage headaches would invest $5 billion in Bank of Houston-based Finger Interests got worse. America Corp., a much-needed Ltd., a long-time shareholder that On Aug. 8, American vote of confidence that sent the owns 1.1 million shares. International Group Inc. sued the beleaguered bank’s stock soaring “It’s time now to demonstrate bank for more than $10 billion, 9 percent. they have a plan to grow the saying it deceived the insurer by The legendary investor said in business,” he said. selling it faulty mortgage invest- a prepared statement that he Bank of America had cash and ments. The bank has already reached out to Bank of America cash-equivalent securities of paid a total of $12.7 billion this CEO Brian Moynihan to say he $402 billion at the end of second year to settle similar claims. wanted to invest because he con- quarter. Its cash level is at the The AIG lawsuit amplified wor- sidered the bank a “strong, well- highest level in the bank’s history, ries that more investors would led company.” bank’s spokesman Jerry sue the bank and drain its cof- Lately, the market has ren- Dubrowski said. fers. dered a different verdict. Much of the Charlotte, N.C. The slide in the stock intensi- As recently as Tuesday, Bank of bank’s problems, however, stem fied, falling as much as 36 per- America’s stock had plunged 50 from its 2008 purchase of the cent just this month. percent from a year ago on con- nation’s largest mortgage lender, Moynihan, the CEO, has been AP cerns over its mortgage problems Countrywide Financial Corp., but trying to engineer a turnaround Warren Buffet invested $5 billion in Bank of America. The firm’s and worries that it would have to it faces a litany of other chal- by selling assets, cutting expenses stock has risen over nine percent since the deal was announced. sell large amounts of stock to lenges. and closing branches. In an effort shore up its balance sheet. The bank lost $15.3 billion in to calm investors, the embattled One of the most successful and symbolic, it will cost Bank of The sell-off was seen as a the last four quarters. Its revenue chief executive took to the air- respected investors of all time, America $300 million in annual major challenge for the bank and fell 34 percent in the first half of waves to say that the bank will Buffett has lent his credibility to dividend payments. Moynihan, who has been at the 2011 from the same period a not need to raise more capital. several other icons of American Buffett already made a profit, helm since January 2010. year ago, to $40 billion, after new It didn’t help. Investors became business at times when investors’ on paper, of $357 million thanks While Buffett’s $5 billion invest- regulations prevented it from col- even more impatient with the confidence in them was waning. to a surge in Bank of America’s ment is like a drop in the bucket lecting fees from checking bank. His moves are followed closely stock price after the deal was at the largest U.S. bank with $2.2 account overdrafts and credit Then, Buffett, the folksy billion- by millions of investors world- announced. After closing at $6.99 trillion in assets, it comes with an cards. aire, turned his eyes toward Bank wide. Wednesday, the stock jumped 9.4 imprimatur of confidence that is Half of all U.S. households have of America. Though Buffett’s investment is percent to $7.65 Thursday.

Experts fear destructive potential of Hurricane Irene

Associated Press “One of my greatest night- The governors of North churned up by the outer bands ment already surrounded by mares was having a major Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, of Irene caused eight people to water. BUXTON, N.C. — A mon- hurricane go up the whole Delaware, New York and New be injured when a wave A September 1821 hurricane strous Hurricane Irene tight- Northeast Coast,” Max Jersey declared emergencies knocked them off a jetty. Also, raised tides by 13 feet in an ened its aim on the Eastern Mayfield, the center’s retired to free up resources, and a man swimming off Jupiter hour and flooded all of Seaboard on Thursday, threat- director, told The Associated authorities all the way to New was swept away by a large Manhattan south of Canal ening 65 million people along Press. England urged residents in wave, but later ended up Street — an area that now a shore-hugging path from He said the damage will low-lying areas to gather sup- ashore. includes the nation’s financial North Carolina to New probably climb into billions of plies and learn the way to a Scientists predict Irene will capital. An infamous 1938 England. One of the nation’s dollars: “This is going to have safe location. then chug up the coast. Some storm dubbed the Long Island top experts called it his “night- an impact on the United States Irene was expected to come forecasts showed it taking Express came ashore about 75 mare” scenario. economy.” ashore Saturday in North dead aim at New York City, miles east of the city and then The Category 3 storm with The head of the Federal Carolina with 115 mph winds with its eye passing over hit New England, killing 700 winds of 115 mph — the Emergency Management and a storm surge of 5 to 10 Brooklyn and Manhattan people and leaving 63,000 threshold for a major hurri- Agency said damages could feet. It could dump a foot of before weakening and trudg- homeless. cane — would be the strongest exceed most previous storms rain, with as much as 15 inch- ing through New England. On Thursday, Ocean City, to strike the East Coast in because so many people live es falling in some places along Hurricanes are rare in the Md., officials ordered thou- seven years, and people were along the East Coast and prop- the coast and around Northeast because the region’s sands of residents and tourists already getting out of the way. erty values are high. Chesapeake Bay. cooler seas tend to weaken to abandon the beach commu- All eyes were on Irene’s pro- “We’ve got a lot more people With heavy rain and storm storms as they approach, and nity. Earlier in North Carolina, jected path, which showed it that are potentially in the path surge predicted for the they have to take a narrow three coastal counties issued bringing misery to every city of this storm,” FEMA Director nation’s capital, organizers track to strike New York with- evacuation orders covering along the I-95 corridor, includ- Craig Fugate said in an inter- postponed Sunday’s dedication out first hitting other parts of more than 200,000 people, ing Washington, New York and view with The Associated of the Martin Luther King Jr. the coast and weakening including tourists and full-time Boston. The former chief of the Press. “This is one of the Memorial on the National Mall. there. residents. President Barack National Hurricane Center largest populations that will be Already in South Florida Still, strong storms have Obama declared an emergency called it one of his three worst impacted by one storm at one near West Palm Beach, author- been known to unleash serious for the state, allowing for fed- possible situations. time.” ities blame the rough ocean damage in an urban environ- eral help.

Friday, August 26, 2011 The Observer N NEWS ndsmcobserver.com | page 9 Obama campaign not hindered by economy

Associated Press dimmed this summer. But so re-election prospects. Press-GfK poll shows, and con- economy dips, so has approval far, the growing pessimism More people now believe the fidence in Obama's handling of for the president’s economic WASHINGTON — Americans’ doesn't seem to be taking a toll country is headed in the wrong the economy has slipped from stewardship. views on the economy have on President Barack Obama's direction, a new Associated just a few months ago, notably More than 6 in 10 — 63 per- among fellow Democrats. cent — disapprove of Obama's The survey found that 86 per- handling of the economy. cent of adults see the economy Nearly half, or 48 percent, as “poor,” up from 80 percent “strongly” disapproved. in June. About half — 49 per- Approval of his economic per- cent — said it worsened just in formance now stands at just 36 the past month. Only 27 per- percent, his worst approval rat- cent responded that way in the ing on the issue in AP-GfK June survey. polling. That can’t be good news for a Among Democrats, 58 per- president revving up his re- cent approve of the president’s election campaign. Yet there handling of the economy, down are several hopeful signs for from 65 percent in June. Obama. Among Republicans, approval Despite the perception of a dipped to 9 percent from 15 weakening recovery, there has percent. been no significant change in Just 51 percent consider the number of people who say Obama a strong leader, down he deserves re-election: 47 per- from 60 percent in June and 65 cent as opposed to 48 percent percent following the capture two months ago. The not-so- and death of Osama bin Laden good news for Obama: That's a in May. In June, 85 percent of statistical dead heat with those Democrats in the poll called who favor a change in the him a strong leader. Now, the White House. number is down to 76 percent. And more Americans still Of course, there are limits to blame former President George what a president can do. W. Bush rather than Obama for “I think he can nudge it the economic distress. Some 31 along, but really, it boils down percent put the bulk of the to the private sector,” said Dan blame on Obama, while 51 per- Elliott, 42, of Hillsboro, Ill., an cent point to his Republican independent who voted for predecessor. Obama in 2008 and says he'll “I think Bush had a hand in probably vote for him again. it, too. Obama's not totally Judith Lee, 63, a retired responsible,” said Mary Parish, teacher from Great Diamond 68, of Troy, Tenn. An independ- Island, Maine, said she's a ent who voted for Republican Republican who voted for John McCain in 2008, she said Obama in 2008 but has been she doesn't believe Obama has disappointed by his leadership what it takes to heal the econo- style. my. “He’s a smooth-talking “I don't think he is a very man. But he does not know forceful leader,” Lee said. “His what he’s doing.” style of leadership seems to be Obama also fares better than to look for consensus and ideas Congress in the blame depart- from other people, and it seems ment. Some 44 percent put “a to have been ineffective. And lot” or "most” of the blame on Congress seems to be dead- Republicans while 36 percent locked on problems.” point to congressional Some 75 percent in the poll Democrats. said the country is heading in The gloomy economic outlook the wrong direction, up from reflected in the poll, which was 63 percent in June. Among taken Aug. 18-22, follows a Democrats, 61 percent chose round of bleak government eco- “wrong direction” — up from nomic reports — on unemploy- 46 percent in June. ment, the housing market and In a new high, 52 percent of economic growth that fell all adults said they disapprove below 1 percent for the first six of his overall performance — months of the year. It was 52 percent, up from 47 percent taken amid heightened worries in June. Among Democrats, of a new U.S. recession, fallout approval fell 8 points, to 74 from a downgrade of the coun- percent from 82 percent in try’s credit rating and a spread- June. Among Republicans, it ing European debt crisis. fell to 11 percent from 22 per- As the public’s outlook on the cent.

AP President Obama spoke to workers in Holland, Mich., about new strategies for fuel efficiency standards and the overall economy. The Observer Viewpoint page 10 | ndsmcobserver.com Friday, August 26, 2011 INSIDE COLUMN President Perry

Imported I know all of you care who I am Air Force captain and a Texas A&M his inability to lead the country. They going to endorse for the upcoming graduate, and has all-American looks. will mock his pleasant Texas drawl republican presidential nomination, People can see how he would fit the and his small town roots. His state from Detroit therefore let me get it out in the open job and he has the ideas to do it well. school pedigree will be no match for so that I have hard evidence to cite And don’t even get me started on how Obama’s Harvard degree, in their elit- I live in the greatest city in the United when I am proven much more competent he looks when ist eyes. States. correct. Not only juxtaposed against Pres. Obama and I don’t think America will fall for it As soon as this sentence is read, I sus- am I picking Gov. his record. this time, however, because that pect metropolitan areas such as New Rick Perry to be Upon first glance, Perry does not Harvard degree hasn’t stopped York, Los Angeles, the party nominee, have the rousing qualities that have Obama from tanking the economy, let- Chicago, Atlanta but I am also pre- defined great conservative leaders ting over a thousand U.S. Servicemen and Miami all dicting him as our like Ronald Reagan. He doesn’t have die in conflicts overseas, keeping mil- sprung up into your 45th president. that fire that makes his espousals so lions of Americans unemployed, head. Is he my ideal absolute that any other way of solving inflating the national debt to break Now, while my city candidate? Mark Easely the problem at hand is foolhardy. the bank levels and screwing up our does not have the No, but Perry can command respect, but he healthcare system for years to come. “bright lights, big he’s close Elephant doesn’t necessarily command the Heck, many probably would have stage” mentality enough, and in the Room heart. preferred another Bush term over the found in The Big Adam Llorens has some That doesn’t mean he won’t develop last four years to what we actually Apple, it does swagger to boot. Given the field of these traits as he becomes hardened got. by opposition in Washington. We also Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not a have News Writer candidates, I don’t see anyone rising respectable out of the woodwork to beat Perry. don’t know how he will handle certain total Perry fan-boy. I hadn’t even human beings There is always a chance for a race- things. What will he do with illegal heard of the guy until he announced who are willing and able to assist weary ending scandal, but that doesn’t seem immigration? How much of a war he would run. And I do have a lot of travelers who have found their way to fit the bill given his consistent, con- hawk will he be? Will he really be love for many of the candidates run- through our town. servative record. successful in changing the ning for their shot at the nomination. My baseball team also understands Perry is the “vanilla” candidate, if Washington culture and getting the I think many of them will make great the importance of loyalty and respect, you will. He is a safe pick, with a reforms we so desperately need? administration officials if they want to unlike that team in the Bronx that has proven record of success and values. More of these questions will be serve in that capacity, but we have to adopted the “pay as you go” mentality He has experience running a large raised and answered along the cam- pick the candidate that, without a throughout its fabled history. state in administrative and legislative paign trail, but we won’t really know shadow of a doubt, will beat Barrack Unlike The City of Angels, my city can- roles, which are skills that can trans- for sure until we put him in office. It Obama in 2012. not claim to be the entertainment capi- late very well to the presidency. is still very possible he will surprise We have to pick the safe candidate, tal of the world. However, my city nei- He is a Washington outsider and a us and develop into a great leader, because no lion has risen to take back ther holds the title of “plastic surgery man of the people. He speaks well the chosen one we so desperately his pride. All the other candidates capital of the world” nor “largest enough, and he has a believability seek to lead us from the darkness of have their glaring weaknesses for the amounts of conceitedness per person about him that makes him come off as Obamageddon, the Barracolypse. Only top job, but I love their enthusiasm per square mile.” real and down to earth. He is a time will tell, and I hope I am taken and conservative conviction. The Windy City? My town does not try Christian and makes it known that he by surprise. Perry is our man, and if he is who I to be a miniature version or a second is in public. While a minority in this Perry’s strengths are also his weak- hope he is, he will unite the party, rate replica of Gotham City, or any other country is turned off by such brazen nesses in some cases. Being a Texas defeat Obama and his liberal allies city for that matter. religious showmanship, many find it governor, the liberals will quickly try and make this country great again. On top of that, The Second City’s ver- refreshing. As long as social issues to make the connection between sion of a hot dog pales in comparison to don’t take too much of a front row Perry and Bush, using their elitist Mark Easely is a senior Computer my city’s Lafayette Coney Dogs. stand, I can respect an overtly attitude to assault his intelligence in Science major. He can be reached at Unlike Atlanta, whose hometown Christian leader as well. the eyes of the American people. They [email protected] cliché rappers range from Lil John to Perry is a partisan. He likes guns, will run around screaming about his The views expressed in this column T.I., both of whom rhyme about the the military, fiscal responsibility, low poor college grades (where is are those of the author and not same nonsense every record, my city is taxes and states’ rights. He was an Obama’s transcript?) as evidence of necessarily those of The Observer. home to Eminem, a transcending artist whose lyrics come from the heart. Miami? I am relieved that my town is not symbolized by an atrocious, drug- EDITORIAL CARTOON filled film like “Scarface.” And unlike The Magic City, the 313 does not contain a university known more for its boosters who provide cars, boats and exotic dancers for its football team. No, my city does not claim to be any of these places, and quite frankly, is proud of it. My city has had its struggles – I don’t deny it. My city has had a mayor who cared more about lavish trips and exquisite cars than the town he was supposed to be running. My city has one of the highest crime and obesity rates in the country. My city is the symbol for the harsh economic times that have defined a decade. However, my city has hope. My city has pride. My city has determination. My city has persistence. My city invent- ed an object that transformed the daily habits of people across the world. At 2648 West Grand Boulevard, my city’s music crossed racial lines and cre- ated a sound that was spread to every corner of the globe. Laugh if you must. Reject at your will. Just take these parting words with you. from. We’ve seen your appalled faces when you realize that people actually live in the southeast corner of the Mitten. We’ve been put down throughout his- tory, and somehow, someway, we’ve got- QUOTE OF THE DAY QUOTE OF THE DAY ten back up again. The Motor City. The D. 313. Hockeytown. Motown. Detroit. Call it what you want. But please, just respect it. “Reason has always existed, but not “Old age is the most unexpected of always in a reasonable form.” things that can happen to a man.”

The views expressed in this Inside Karl Marx Leon Trotsky Column are those of the author and not German political philosopher Russian politician and revolutionary necessarily those of The Observer. Adam Llorens can be reached at [email protected] The Observer Viewpoint Friday, August 26, 2011 ndsmcobserver.com | page 11 Make or break for Republican party

While the Republican Party is too argument; for the first time in our such a practice is a risky line to walk. Environmental Protection Agency powerful to fold, it is becoming nation’s history, our gross public debt It not only isolates moderate voters, (EPA). Though the U. S. has always increasingly susceptible to a dramatic is larger than our gross domestic but also angers conservative minori- been hesitant to address the environ- short-term setback. Unfortunately, product. ties who feel that such a statement ment due to a fear of economic many early GOP frontrunners are will- However, he didn’t stop there. understates the seriousness of slavery. reprisals, candidates should not com- ing to take Governor Perry then suggested For better or for worse, most pletely ignore scientific consensus. stances that Brian Kaneb Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Americans believe that Mrs. Unfortunately, we are in the midst of isolate mod- Bernanke was acting “treasonous” Bachmann is exaggerating our prob- the most partisan political environ- erate vot- Guest Columnist and that he would “treat him pretty lems for political gain. If she is to ment in decades. After reading this ers. ugly.” Whether or not this was an compete against the affable President opinion article, many of our student The issue actual threat is up for debate, but Obama in the general election, body may assume that I am simply a is not the actual existence of these Governor Perry crossed a line. Representative Bachmann will need to biased democrat. On the contrary, I ideologues — they will always be Instead of getting caught up in the take a step away from using intense am actually an independent libertari- there — but rather the fact that many moment — he was at a rally in Iowa language. an. I hold many traditionally conser- GOP nominee hopefuls have fallen into when he made this statement — he Even when it comes to an issue such vative views, but am still convinced this trap. To this point, candidates should have expanded on why our as climate change, the Republican that the Republican Party is headed have been unable find a balance attitude towards spending is unsus- candidates are skeptical. According to down the wrong road. between rhetoric that riles up their tainable. Undecided voters are rarely a 2009 study by the University of If the Republican Party loses the base and rhetoric that appeals to convinced to support a candidate Illinois, 97.4 percent of active clima- general election to someone as unpop- independents. based on such senseless banter. tologists agree that humans play a ular as President Obama, who has a Republicans have yet to capitalize on The same goes for Representative role in climate change. Sadly, many 38 percent approval rating, the neces- President Obama’s biggest shortcom- Michelle Bachmann, who has not only presidential hopefuls are unwilling to sity for internal adjustments will only ing — the economy. So far, candidates argued that Secretary of Treasury support government activity to miti- become more obvious. have essentially chosen style over sub- Timothy Geithner should resign, but gate the effects of climate change. stance when it comes to this issue. also that our national debt is a form of Governor Rick Perry believes, Brian Kaneb is a sophomore Just days after announcing his can- “slavery.” Yes, it is true that we are “There are a substantial number of studying political science. He can be didacy for president, Texas Governor technically indebted and bound to var- scientists who have manipulated reached at [email protected] Rick Perry referred to the Federal ious nations to a certain degree. data.” Michelle Bachmann called the The views expressed in this column Reserve’s monetary policies as However, considering our unique theory a “hoax” and has even advocat- are those of the author and not “treacherous.” This is not a ludicrous history, equating overspending with ed for the abolishment of the necessarily those of The Observer.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR UWIRE A sad story Get back in the gym,

I went to mass on Tuesday and, as you know, there was a free health nut says picnic afterwards. As I waited in line for food, a girl with a huge Canon camera came up to me. She told me she was with the newspaper and asked if she could take my picture for The In the beginning, there was only you and the at its least fatigued when lifting weights. This Observer’s section called “Question of the Day.” thought — the impulse to exercise. will help you prevent injury and allow you to Well, I thought I had a great answer. And she said it was her That thought often does not come in the perform more repetitions with more weight. favorite so far. I said my Summer Anthem was “Time of My form of a great spiritual moment of clarity. Generally speaking, weight training allows Life” by Green Day. More often than not, it comes from the real- the body to burn 200-300 calories per hour Pretty classic! I know what you’re thinking, such a product of ization that your jeans depending on the weight of the person and our generation. Brilliant! don’t fit, your body is RJ Young the intensity level at which they exercise. The next day, with great anticipation after my morning study- now bulging out of Weight lifting also is important because it ing with a cup of joe, I went to get The Observer. places you had no helps promote fat loss. My fingers twitched with giddiness as I flipped through the idea existed or your Oklahoma Daily For beginners, running through a full-body pages. I sprung the newspaper open. I ran my eyes over the six inability to make it weightlifting exercise regimen is a daunting faces of the day, and to my astonishment, I was no where to be up three flights of task, so for now, pick four exercises — prefer- seen. stairs without gasping for oxygen. ably two lower-body and two upper-body — There was no smiling me staring up at me from the gray and So, here you are at a gym — nay, the human and complete three sets of 10 repetitions for white pages of this acclaimed newspaper we so greatly adore. torture chamber — and all you can think is, each. The last repetition of each set of exer- I was missing. “What happens now?” You could either turn cises should be hard and provoke the urge to I closed the newspaper and opened it again. And wouldn’t you around and run back to the couch, your make a nasty face. If you’re able to smile and know it, there was the same result. favorite bag of potato chips and a pint of Ben giggle by your 10th rep, you’re doing it I found the nearest bench and sat for some time. It took a and Jerry’s finest, or you could man up — or wrong. while for me to process what had just occurred. woman up, as the case may be — and tame This part of the workout should take I had been filtered. In my place, some one else had been cho- the dragon. between 20 and 30 minutes depending on sen. It is probably futile to mention that each person had the You know what you have to do. your fitness level. same answer and were from the same dorm, but indeed that You know it won’t be easy. But if you choose After you’ve worked up a sweat with the was the case. to take the plunge, forcing your body to weights, it’s time to hit the cardio floor. As a I don’t know what to make of this event. Like a skimmer sift- endure the suffering needed to reach your general rule, the longer you are able to per- ing a leaf out of the pool, I had been dropped to the exterior of goal, you will be rewarded in pounds lost, form light to moderate cardiovascular activity, the yard and, similarly, to the trash bin on a microchip. inches cinched and measures of confidence. the more fat you will burn. And after all, Will I renounce the Observer.? That’s why you’re ultimately in the gym, burning fat is what it’s all about. If it’s been a No, no, I won’t. I am much too faithful a reader for that. I will isn’t it? You want to prove to yourself you can while since you strapped on your running give it another gander . do this. You want to prove to the mirror you shoes, you might opt to tighten up your aren’t the person it reflects you to be. shoelaces and go for a stroll. Tom Coughlin So first things first: Be sure you are dressed Though it is the easiest form of cardio, it graduate student appropriately. That means gym shorts, a t- won’t get you very far in the fat-burning Fischer Graduate Apartments shirt and tennis shoes are the style of the day. game. Aug. 25 (You may wear a sweatband if you must, but Now that you’re body is pissed off at you, it’s please leave the kneehigh socks at home. The time to cool down. If there is a stationary bike ‘80s ended more than 20 years ago.) around, you might pedal on it for three to five You don’t want your workout clothes to fit minutes like you did during your warm-up or too tightly or be flamboyant — the gym is not walk leisurely on the treadmill. You must do a night club. You are there to work, and your something that requires you to move your dress should reflect that. extremities, but slowly. It is crucial that you Find a vacant stationary bike or treadmill stay slightly active at the end of a workout to and pedal or walk at a leisurely pace for three promote blood flow throughout your body and to five minutes. The goal right now is to warm to help kick-start the recovery process. your body up for the work it will have to per- Get a drink of water, make a healthy food form in the coming hour. choice immediately following your workout Use this time to reflect on why you are in and get a good night’s rest because tomorrow the gym and what you want to get out of a you’re going to wake up and do it all over daily exercise regimen. again, right? Found your center? Fantastic. For the workout, you will want to hit the This article was originally published in the weights first, then do a form of cardiovascular Aug. 16 edition of The Oklahoma Daily, serv- exercise. Your body needs to be able to work ing the University of Oklahoma. 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reason behind his stage name choice. weekend, along with opening acts Midwest Hype By ALEX KILPATRICK “I came from a more experimental background, and Tim Stop. Scene Writer and there were some very overly-serious, border- Midwest Hype plays an eclectic mix of funk, reg- When one hears the name Girl Talk, the first line-academic type experimental musicians. I want- gae and pop — a musical blend the band refers to image that comes to mind is probably not a male ed to pick a name that they would be embarrassed as “Urban Garage Jazz.” The LaPorte, Indiana- DJ from Pittsburgh spinning complex mashups to play with. You know Girl Talk sounded exactly based band has been releasing both covers and from a laptop, using digital sampling and combin- the opposite of a man playing a laptop, so that’s original material through their website since 2008, ing unlikely songs together. what I chose.” as well as tours. Among their covers is an acoustic But that is exactly who Girl Talk is, and he has Girl Talk often releases his LPs at no cost through version of Notorious B.I.G.’s 1994 single, “Big gained both commercial his record label Poppa.” Audiences acclaim the band’s live perform- and critical success from Illegal Art’s website. ances as intense, high-energy and danceable. five full-length albums of For example, he digi- Tim Stop, an energetic and soulful pop rock mashup material. tally sold his fourth artist, just recently performed at Summerfest — As eclectic as Girl album, 2008’s “Feed Milwaukee’s annual summer music festival. His Talk’s music is, his the Animals,” his phenomenal songwriting style, vocals and stage career is even more so. most critically suc- presence draw audiences in. Before he was Girl Talk, cessful to date, using More than simply musical acts, the B1 Block he was simply Gregg a “pay-what-you- Party features various fun activities, from Gillis, a biomedical engi- like” system similar Eurobungy to rock climbing to corn hole. The doors neering student at Case to the release of open at 5 p.m. Saturday evening, and the opening Western Reserve Radiohead’s 2007 acts take the stage at 5:30 p.m. Girl Talk performs University in Cleveland, album “In from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., and the fun extends Ohio. While focusing on Rainbows.” Since the throughout the after party until 4 a.m. tissue engineering in critical and commer- school, Gillis made music cial success of “Feed on the side under the the Animals,” Girl On campus alias Girl Talk. After Talk has sold all his graduating, he worked as an engineer, eventually albums in a similar manner, including the recently- What: B1 Block Party Where: Lot B1 Between Legends and ND Stadium quitting in May 2007 to focus primarily on his released free LP, “All Day.” When: Saturday, Aug. 27, 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. music. Girl Talk clearly holds a penchant for making How much: $10 with ND/SMC/HCC ID Today, Girl Talk creates mashup-style remixes, complex multi-layered mashups, using not much Learn more: legendsofnotredame.org using samples from more than a dozen songs at more than his laptop and creativity. However, he once, ranging from recent pop to classic rock to also has the phenomenal ability to get the crowd alternative to hip hop. dancing at live shows. Girl Talk will perform live at Contact Alex Kilpatrick at In a 2009 interview with FMLY, Gillis revealed the the B1 Block Party on Notre Dame’s campus this [email protected]

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By COURTNEY COX They reveal a nervous energy, and an incredible amount of sophistication Lines like, “All women become like Scene Writer the possible stress involved with put- to something as catty as a girl fight. their mothers, it’s their tragedy. No ting on the production in such a short When imagining such a duel, many men do, it’s theirs,” timelessly speak to Shakespeare famously wrote, “A rose amount of time. The addition to Wilde’s call to mind the scene from “Mean phenomena that persist well into the by any other name would smell as script serves to make the entire pro- Girls” in which Cady Herron pounces 21st century. sweet.” In “The Importance of Being duction more endearing. on Regina George in the midst of a The production has updated a few Earnest,” Oscar The show, set crowded cafeteria. Oscar Wilde’s 19th small lines to make the play even more Wilde playfully to take place century version is infinitely more relatable — watch out for a cleverly disagrees. b e h i n d refined yet equally hilarious. placed “Twilight” reference — but they The produc- Pangborn, is The scene do not take away tion, being put made more is a perfect from the original on this week- charming by its example of script in any way. end by the surroundings. the insanity “Even though Notre Dame “We’ll be per- b u b b l i n g it’s technically a S t u d e n t forming on a beneath the period piece, this Players, is car- beautiful little s u r f a c e show is anything ried by Wilde’s tree-lined sec- thr o ug ho ut but dated. It’s a renowned wit tion of West the entire very modern but bolstered by Quad, behind show. story, and so the individual Pangborn and “All of us relatable for our personalities next to are mischie- age group.” the actors bring SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer R e c k e r s , ” vous, ridicu- The show has to their characters. Roden said when asked about the lous beings, done something The rehearsal schedule has been eclectic setting. but when unique in terms hectic for the cast and crew, consider- The idea is for the play to be a picnic we’re out in SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer of advertising as ing they have been rehearsing for just show and for the audience to sit com- society or in public we put on this very well. Instead of relying on table tents under two weeks, but that doesn’t fortably on blankets and eat food as earnest show of being elegant, refined and posters, they have taken to Twitter cause the production to lose any of its they watch the story unfold. creatures,” Roden said. to promote the show through their charm. Actors perform barefoot, and the set Though the play premiered in 1895, account @EarnestND. “It’s been a very fast-paced process, is comprised of a single square table. it isn’t held back by the time period in “We gave the actors access to the but every step has been so much fun,” The minimalist setting truly allows the which it was originated. Twitter account, so they could write Director Renee Roden said when asked actors to shine. posts ‘in character,’ which was another about the experience Lady Bracknell, por- fun element,” Roden said of their fresh of putting together a trayed by Sloan take on advertising. show at the end of the Thacker, has perfected “The Importance of Being Earnest” first week of classes. the air of pretention begins today at 4 p.m. The rich dia- The performance necessary for the role. logue and relaxed atmosphere is the even addresses the Thacker’s mannerisms perfect way to begin a theatrically thrown-together make the persnickety charged year. nature of the show’s aunt come to life in the rehearsal process in t comical way. the opening scene. The banter between On campus Two actors enter the Jack and Algernon, stage talking to each played by Chris Brandt What: other and the audi- and Chris Silvestri “The Importance of Being ence, leaving some respectively, is great. Earnest” presented by the ND Student watching confused, Jack is the quirky Players until the rest of the straight man to Where: West Quad, behind Pangborn cast enters. The noise Algernon’s free-wheel- When: Today, 4:00 p.m. rises to a loud clatter ing and slick sense of How much: and it is finally under- humor. free stood that the actors Gwendolyn and are entering as them- Cecily, brought to life selves rather than by Clare Cooney and Contact Courtney Cox at their characters. SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer Stephanie Rice, bring SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer [email protected]

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MLB Bronx Bombers knock three grand slams in rout ed a three-game sweep. Cliff Pennington homered, Associated Press With MLB approaching its doubled and drove in four runs NEW YORK — The New York 200,000th regular season game for the A’s. Scott Sizemore also Yankees became the first team next month, the Yankees put on homered. in major league history to hit a unique show with their bats — Yet for all the gigantic hits, this three grand slams in a game, and gloves, too. day seemed to turn on some- with Robinson Cano, Russell Former All-Star catcher Jorge thing much more elementary — Martin and Curtis Granderson Posada made his first career the weather. connecting Thursday in a wet, appearance at second base and Yankees fans weren’t in a for- wild 22-9 romp over the had the final play, fielding a giving mood. They booed when a Oakland Athletics. grounder and firing a one-hop battered Phil Hughes walked off In nearly a century of storied throw that knocked over first in the third inning and jeered slugging, the Bronx Bombers baseman Nick Swisher and left when Pennington hit reliever never enjoyed a day like this. him laughing as he caught it. Cory Wade’s first pitch for a On a dreary afternoon, some The Yankees had their chances three-run homer that put the fans headed home with the to hit even more slams. Athletics ahead 7-1. Yankees trailing 7-1 after three They came at bat a startling But there was a big cheer innings and rain still falling in a 17 times with the bases loaded when the sun poked through the game that began after an 89- — Derek Jeter alone got four clouds as the A’s batted in the minute delay. tries, He grounded out twice, fourth. In-between innings, the Turns out they missed the struck out and walked in those stadium sound crew played Yankees coming home — over spots. “Here Comes the Sun” by the and over and over. “I don’t if I’ve ever heard of a Beatles. Cano began the barrage with stat of a guy being up four times Moments later, the Yankees his slam in the fifth off starter with the bases loaded,” Girardi bats came out, too. Rich Harden, making it 7-6. said. Martin began New York’s rally Martin connected in the sixth off Jeter did get three hits and with a solo home run in the Fautino De Los Santos for a 10-7 briefly boosted his average to fourth. Cano lined his second lead. Granderson took his turn .300. Quite a climb from that slam of the season and sixth of AP in eighth, launching a two-out July day that began with him his career the next inning with a Curtis Granderson blasted the third and final Yankee grand slams of drive off Bruce Billings. mired at .257 and ended with liner to right field. the day en route to a 22-7 win over Oakland Thursday. “It’s a pretty crazy accomplish- him getting his 3,000th career Martin hit his slam the next ment, when you think about it,” hit. inning, sending a fly barely over was Sept. 14, 1999, when Bernie Tony Lazzeri of the Yankees hit a Yankees manager Joe Girardi Granderson’s slam gave him the wall in right-center for a 10- Williams and Paul O’Neill did it pair at Philadelphia. said. “It’s amazing.” 103 RBIs. The Yankees had hit 7. Martin took a curtain call at Toronto. Boone Logan (4-2) got the win Martin homered twice and two slams in a game three times, after his third career slam. This was the seventh time the and De Los Santos (2-1) lost. doubled, setting career highs but never at home. Granderson capped the out- A’s franchise gave up two slams Alex Rodriguez returned to the with five hits and six RBIs. Cano The Yankees scored six times burst with a no-doubt drive to in a game, STATS LLC said. Yankees’ lineup after missing drove in five runs as the Yankees in the seventh, helped by seven right center. Detroit’s Ryan Raburn and two games with a sprained left pulled off their biggest come- walks in the inning, and six The last time the Yankees had Brandon Inge did it last in 2009 thumb. He had two hits and back win since 2006 and avoid- more in the eighth. hit two grand slams in a game and he first came in 1936, when scored three runs.

TENNIS Roddick wins handily, slated to face Isner in semifinals

Roddick, who appears to be to win a match that lasted near- Associated Press back to full strength after bat- ly 2 hours. He advanced to his WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — tling an abdominal injury the fourth semifinal of the season. Top-seeded Andy Roddick rolled last few weeks, jumped to a 5-0 “Somebody turned up the to a 6-1, 6-4 victory over lead in the first set. He kept the heat today and the humidity is Argentina’s Juan Monaco on pressure on throughout, and what really bothered me,” said Thursday afternoon in the has won three straight matches the 6-foot-9, 240-pound Isner. Winston-Salem Open quarterfi- pretty easily in a final tuneup “I’m a big guy and I’m expend- nals. before next week’s U.S. Open. ing more energy than my oppo- Roddick will take on fellow “I’ve won the first sets pretty nents because of how much I American John Isner in Friday’s handily this week,” Roddick weigh and I’m sweating bullets semifinals. Isner rallied past said. “I’ve been anxious to play out there. It takes a lot out of eighth-seeded Marcos and I’ve been ready to play and me.” Baghdatis of Cyprus 1-6, 6-3, 6- that sets the tone for the Isner was also helped by 4 earlier Thursday. match.” Baghdatis converting just 38 Roddick needed just more You kind of give yourself a percent of his first serves. than an hour on a hot afternoon good look in the second set and In the third set. Isner double- AP as he dominated with his serve, he’s feeling a little more pres- faulted twice as Isner went up Andy Roddick returns a ball in his quarterfinal match getting his first serve in 81 per- sure.” 5-4. Isner then served for the against Juan Monaco Thursday in the Winston-Salem Open. cent of the time. The 26-year-old Isner is also clincher and had three aces “I didn’t feel too much of the feeling some pressure to win a with two of the serves reaching played so far,” Roddick said. never easy to play Roddick. heat, to be honest,” Roddick tournament in his own back- 140 mph. “The last time we played I went “He’s been holding serve pret- said. “I always have done OK in yard. The Greensboro native Roddick, who has been here 3 for 3 on break points and ty easily in this event so far. it. I didn’t think about it too had to fight back from a set before to compete for the that’s impossible against him He’s similar to me and he relies much out there.” down, but once he got his serve United States in past Davis Cup and that doesn’t happen all the a lot on his serve. From the Monaco, who was the seventh going he calmed down and exe- ties, doesn’t expect an easy time.” baseline he’s so fit and in such seed, gave up nine aces to cuted his plan. match against Isner. Isner, who has been staying at good shape he won’t blow you Roddick and failed to break Isner, ranked 28th, needed all “It will be completely different home with his parents just a away from the baseline but he’ll Roddick’s serve. the crowd support he could get than the three matches I’ve few minutes away, said it’s make a lot of balls.

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MLB Four errors sink Cubs in home loss to Braves

track and get in synch. Associated Press “I’ve seen him struggle CHICAGO — Before before and he finds a way to Thursday’s game, Chicago settle down keep us in it. Cubs manager Mike Quade Just wasn’t his day.” said the biggest factor in his Marlon Byrd homered and team’s improvement since Tyler Colvin added a triple the All-Star break was better and a run for the Cubs. defensive play. He might The Braves took three of have spoken too soon. four from Chicago, which Brian McCann homered has gone 20-18 since the All- twice and the Atlanta Braves Star break. took advantage of four Cubs After Michael Bourn led off errors to beat Chicago 8-3. the game with one of his “We didn’t execute very four hits, Martin Prado well on defense all the way reached when Garza around,” second baseman dropped a flip from Carlos Darwin Barney said. “You Pena at first for the first have those days. We’ve been error of the day. Garza then playing very well on defense fell behind McCann, who for the past while, so it’s homered into a stiff wind in kind of weird to see that.” right-center and put the The Cubs have played bet- Braves ahead 3-0 before ter in the field of late, but Garza had retired a batter. still lead the majors with “It is what it is, man,” 108 errors this season. Four Garza said. “Really can’t say of Atlanta’s runs were much. When Bourn starts off unearned. the game with a jam shot, Matt Garza (6-10) allowed Prado hits the same thing, AP six runs — three earned — it’s a slow roller. It’s just Cubs first baseman Carlos Pena slides safely into second base as Braves second baseman Dan and eight hits over five frustrating. Oh well. Get Uggla attempts to apply the tag during Atlanta’s 8-3 win Thursday. innings. He struck out six ready in five more days, and also committed one of right?” The Braves regained the often,” Quade said. “The season in sight, he vowed to the errors. The Cubs cut into the lead lead with two runs in the play Cassie was given an plug on. Garza was coming off one on Barney’s groundout in the third with help from the error on was a tougher play. “I’m not going to quit,” of his best starts of the sea- bottom of the first. In the Cubs. Castro committed his I know he was trying to be Garza said. “What’s the son in a 3-0 win over St. second, Byrd brought the NL-leading 22nd error and quick because Bourn was point of that? You might as Louis last Saturday, but Cubs within a run with a Garza walked Dan Uggla running.” well not even show up. I bat- never seemed to settle into a homer to left. Colvin tripled with the bases full. Garza has had a hard-luck tled my butt off today. It’s rhythm on Thursday. into the right-field corner Barney and Reed Johnson season, posting a sub-.500 just one of those things. I “Garz just followed himself and scored on Geovany also committed errors. record despite leading Cubs can’t explain it, don’t have all day,” Quade said. “Just Soto’s dribbler, tying the “To see Reed and Barn, starters in strikeouts and any words for it. never really could get on score at 3-all. you don’t see that very ERA. With the end of the Dumbfounded practically.” page 16 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer N SPORTS Friday, August 26, 2011

NASCAR Patrick announces switch to NASCAR for 2012

With her telegenic looks, Associated Press mass appeal, not to mention SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — With racy Super Bowl ads, Patrick the not-so-subtle shape of a brings something that’s hard stock car under cover just in to come by: star power. front of her and spotlights “We are pleased Danica glaring in her face, Danica Patrick has chosen to race Patrick feigned drama for an full time in NASCAR in 2012,” announcement everyone NASCAR chairman and CEO already knew was coming. Brian France said in a state- “For breaking news that ment. “She has demonstrated will shock the world …,” she a strong desire to compete said facetiously on Thursday. and NASCAR provides the Peeling the lid off the best opportunity to race worst-kept secret in auto rac- against the top drivers in the ing, Patrick ended months of world with the largest and skirting questions about her most loyal fan base in motor- future by officially declaring sports on a week-to-week her plans to leave IndyCar in basis. Danica has shown solid 2012 to race a full improvement in NASCAR and Nationwide season for JR we believe her decision to Motorsports and a part-time run full time in the NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule with Nationwide Series, with addi- Stewart-Haas Racing. tional races in the NASCAR One of the most marketable Sprint Cup Series, will be stars in auto racing, Patrick exciting for our fans and a had been rumored to be great challenge for her.” headed to NASCAR even On the other side of the before she ran her first stock wheel, Patrick’s decision AP race, the ARCA series event leaves a big void in IndyCar. Danica Patrick poses in front of her Sprint Cup series car after signing a contract to permanently at Daytona in 2010. Even The series has made some join NASCAR’s Nationwide Series in 2012. She will also race in several major Sprint Cup races. while racing limited big strides under the direc- Nationwide schedules the tion of CEO Randy Bernard, Cup races with Stewart-Haas, after a decent run. started racing stock cars, past two years for Dale who has aggressively with an eye on a full season She became the first but has gained ground this Earnhardt Jr.’s team, Patrick reshaped the sport with inno- in 2013. woman to win an IndyCar year. had deflected talk of her leav- vative marketing approaches. Patrick would like to race at race at Japan in 2008 and After that first ARCA race ing IndyCar for the fenders of But for all the successes the Daytona 500, though the was the first to lead the Indy at Daytona, she struggled NASCAR. IndyCar has had, Patrick is team hasn’t mapped out 500, when she did it in 2005 with the nuances of the That all changed, at least still arguably the sport’s where she’ll start or which — the same year she earned Nationwide car, her best fin- officially, when she signed a biggest star — certainly it’s races will fill out the schedule the pole at Kansas. Patrick ish a 19th at Homestead contract with GoDaddy.com most recognizable — and los- this year, and didn’t rule out also had a high finish of with an average finish of chairman Bob Parsons in ing her will likely put a dent another run at the third at the Brickyard in 28th. front of TV cameras and a in the sport’s momentum. Indianapolis 500 — even after 2009 on her to way to a Patrick has been much few dozen cheering company “Danica has always been a Andretti Autosport career-best fifth in the sea- smoother this season, post- employees on Thursday. great ambassador for announced it had reached a son standings. ing three top-10 finishes, “If it was about money, I’d IndyCar, and there is no mutual agreement to part Patrick is currently 12th in with a career-best of fourth have gone a long time ago,” doubt she has left a positive ways with her after the 2011 the IndyCar standings, with at Las Vegas — the best fin- Patrick said from GoDaddy’s impression on our sport,” season. seven top-10 finishes. ish by a woman at a nation- offices in north Scottsdale. “I Bernard said in a statement. “We’re thrilled with Danica “The thing you see in al NASCAR race. She’s made just go where my heart tells “She has touched millions of Patrick’s decision to join us Danica right away is how good progress as a part-time me, where my gut tells me to fans and many that were new for the 2012 season and look- determined she is to be good driver and expects to get go, where I’m enjoying my to motorsports. Danica ing forward to seeing her at what she does,” Stewart- better with a full-time shot. life the most, where I feel like attracted a fan base that behind the wheel of a Haas owner Tony Stewart “I feel like in the last year, I can have the most success. every athlete and sports NASCAR Nationwide Series said. “She’s very dedicated I’ve really come around I’ve truly enjoyed my experi- property in the world would car on a consistent basis,” to taking the time and effort much more on the track and ence in NASCAR, to the point love to have. We should give said Matt Jauchius, chief to make the transition from the top-10s are happening that I want to do it full-time.” her a great farewell the rest marketing and strategy offi- Indy cars to stock cars. She much more frequently,” Patrick will run most of her of this season as she opens a cer for Nationwide Insurance. has talent, she has the right Patrick said. “I feel like I’m races in the lower-tier new page in her career and “Her presence will continue mindset, and she has the getting it more and more all Nationwide Series with only a wish her continued success to make our Series stronger proper drive and determina- the time. I still have a lot to handful of Sprint Cup races, with her new direction.” and more competitive. She tion. It doesn’t matter who it learn, that’s for sure, but I but her switch to NASCAR Patrick has run 20 races in has proven to raise aware- is you’re looking for, those really feel confident that I should be a big boost to a two years with JR ness levels of our sport, spon- are the key attributes that can be successful in the sport that’s been hurt by a Motorsports and has five sors and competitors; and you look for in a driver, and future.” sagging economy and a dip in more on the schedule this that’s good for everyone Danica’s got them.” There’s no turning back popularity from its heyday season. She plans to run involved.” Patrick had a sharp learn- now that the secret’s offi- just a few years back. between eight and 10 Sprint Patrick will leave IndyCar ing curve when she first cially out.

MLB Orioles complete sweep of Twins behind Reynolds homer

added a two-run double for the Associated Press all-time high for me with the “I’ve had a rough stretch here “It wasn’t my best outing, but Orioles, who haven’t had a win- losing and seeing guys get hurt,” the past week or two,” Reynolds I was able to get through six MINNEAPOLIS — The ning streak this long since June said right fielder Michael said. “You know, you get a cou- and not have to use the bullpen Baltimore Orioles have been 6-10. Cuddyer, who has been with the ple knocks here and there and right away,” Reyes said. getting their brains beaten in “Sooner or later,” manager Twins for 10 years. “It’s tough to kind of get some confidence The Twins couldn’t say the for the last two months and Buck Showalter said, “the base- go out there. Our coaches going up a little bit. Hopefully it same thing. limped into Target Field this ball gods kind of let you up for deserve an effort and our fans keeps snowballing here for me Liriano walked Robert Andino week without a series victory in air.” deserve an effort.” and I finish up the season with the bases loaded in the sec- their last 14 tries. Anthony Swarzak (3-4) gave The Twins have looked lifeless strong.” ond inning to fall behind 1-0 They didn’t just win the series up five runs on eight hits in 3 1- on the mound and in the bat- The lefty Reyes once went and was placed on the disabled against the hapless Minnesota 3 innings after left-hander ter’s box for most of the past winless in 28 straight starts, list after the game with a Twins. The AL-worst O’s domi- Francisco Liriano left with a month, turning Target Field into and who had allowed 15 earned strained shoulder. Alex Burnett nated them like no other oppo- strained shoulder after two a place where opposing slumps runs in his last two outings, took his place to start the third. nent this season. innings. come to die. breezed through a Twins lineup It’s the third time in the Mark Reynolds hit a three-run Joe Mauer also missed his The Orioles had lost five in a that has scored one run or less last five days that a Twins homer and Jo Jo Reyes went six second straight game for the row when the series started, in seven of the last 10 games. starter hasn’t made it out of strong innings to lead the injury-ravaged Twins, with a and Reynolds and Reyes were Justin Morneau doubled home the third inning. Nick Orioles to a 6-1 victory over the stiff neck keeping him out. the latest beneficiaries. The Trevor Plouffe to tie the game 1- Blackburn left in the second Twins on Thursday, Baltimore’s Vlad Guerrero, Nolan Reimold slugger entered the series on a 1 in the third inning, but the inning because of injury on first four-game winning streak and Ryan Adams added two hits 6-for-45 (.133) skid with 20 Twins left the bases loaded in Sunday against the Yankees since early June. each for the Orioles, who swept strikeouts. He went 7 for 17 the fifth and hitters 5-9 in the and Brian Duensing was Reyes (7-10) allowed one run the Twins at home in a four- (.412) with two homers and order went 1 for 17 with a sin- knocked out by the Orioles in on five hits with four walks and game series for the first time. seven RBIs in the four games in gle, three walks and four strike- the third inning on Tuesday three strikeouts. Craig Tatum “The frustration level is at an Minnesota. outs in the game. night. Friday, August 26, 2011 The Observer N SPORTS ndsmcobserver.com | page 17

SOCCER Barcelona draws Milan in Champions League

um will stage the final next May, title in 1968. highest level.” tense passage through the playoff Associated Press got a tough draw with Villarreal, “It’s a good draw for us, espe- Debuting in the world’s most round with a group including MONACO — Champions big spenders Manchester City cially having Sir Bobby Charlton prestigious club competition, Marseille, Olympiakos of Greece League winner Barcelona will and Napoli — all teams from talking about them on stage City aims to build a global repu- and Bundesliga champion Borussia begin its title defense with a Europe’s four highest ranked before the draw,” chief executive tation after the ruling family of Dortmund, the No. 4 seed all teams match at home to AC Milan, leagues. David Gill said. “We’ve got to be Abu Dhabi funded a spending wished to avoid. Arsenal opens before the traditional powers Real Madrid, the record nine- confident.” spree on transfer fees and player away to Dortmund on Sept. 13. play two unheralded Eastern time European champion, faces Otelul Galati director general wages. Chelsea was drawn to face European teams in a group Lyon, four-time winner Ajax and Marius Stan doubted his club “We feel we have a very com- Valencia after buying the Spanish drawn by UEFA on Thursday. Dinamo Zagreb. could beat the three-time petitive squad who can compete club’s star forward Juan Mata this Four-time winner Barcelona To get Ibrahimovic in 2009, European champion. at this level,” Marwood said. “I week for a reported $43 million. hosts the seven-time champion Barcelona sent (then $66 mil- “We want to win but it’s believe this club has got great Group E is completed by Bayer — a rematch of the 1994 final lion) plus Samuel Eto’o to Inter impossible. We are a little team. momentum now.” Leverkusen and Belgian champion which Milan won 4-0 — on Sept. Milan, but he lasted just one sea- For us, it’s a big honor to play Inter Milan, the 2010 winner, Genk. 13, sending forward Zlatan son in coach Pep Guardiola’s Manchester,” said Stan, confirm- is top-seeded in a group with Two-time winner FC Porto faces Ibrahimovic back to the Nou system. ing that the home match will be CSKA Moscow, Lille and long trips to play Group G rivals Camp where he was harshly Barca technical director in Bucharest because Galati’s Trabzonspor. Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine and judged to be an expensive failure Andoni Zubizarreta said on stadium does not meet UEFA “It’s a dangerous group. That’s Russia’s Zenit St. Petersburg. two seasons ago. Group H also Thursday that the Sweden inter- standards. the Champions League,” Inter APOEL of Cyprus completes the includes BATE Borisov of national was capable of making Bayern director Karl Hopfner coach Gian Piero Gasperini said. group. Belarus and Czech newcomer his old club pay again. said Group A was “the hardest of Trabzonspor already lost to Each team plays six matches in a Viktoria Plzen. “We need to think about all the all.” Benfica in the qualifying rounds program scheduled from Sept. 13 Manchester United, last sea- (Milan) team … but I’m sure we “It’s four teams from the four but was reprieved by UEFA less through Dec. 7. son’s runner-up, is top-seeded in are going to suffer from Ibra,” best leagues in the world, but we than 24 hours before the draw The top two in each group an apparently weak group with Zubizarreta said. need to qualify,” Hopfner said. when Turkey’s federation barred advance to the knockout rounds Benfica, Switzerland’s FC Basel Man United has fond memo- Man City director Brian domestic champion Fenerbahce starting in February, and the eight and Romanian debutant Otelul ries of playing Benfica, having Marwood said all the group had while it is investigated in a third-placed teams join the Europa Galati. beaten the Portuguese club “great experience in Europe match-fixing scandal. League competition in its knockout Bayern Munich, whose stadi- when it won its first European (and) have won honors at the Arsenal was rewarded for a phase.

MLB Thome traded to the Indians

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Jim Thome has swung back to the Cleveland Indians. The slugger accepted a trade from Minnesota on Thursday night to return to the Indians, who are hoping their career leader in home runs can help them catch first-place Detroit in the AL Central. Thome spent 12 seasons with Cleveland from 1991- 2002, hitting a team-record 334 homers and helping the Indians get to two World Series. He hit 52 in his final season before signing as a free agent with Philadelphia, a decision that angered many Indians fans who will have to welcome him back. Earlier this month, the five- time All-Star became the eighth player in history to hit 600 homers. The 40-year-old Thome waived a no-trade clause in his contract to clear his return to the Indians, who have been in contention all season but have lost six of their last seven games amid a rash of injuries. Thome’s arrival will soften the loss of designated hitter Travis Hafner, who is on the dis- abled list and may need sea- son-ending foot surgery. The Indians put a claim in for Thome on Wednesday, two days after the Twins waived him. Once the Indians were awarded Thome, the clubs had 48 hours to work out a trade. The Twins will receive a player to be named by Oct. 15. page 18 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer N SPORTS Friday, August 26, 2011

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Jacory Harris found among those in violation

reported the decision to declare brings,” Golden said. “Hopefully Say this for the `Canes: They’re for the Hurricanes in his first three Associated Press the players ineligible. we’ll find out pretty quickly here trying to carry on some sense of seasons, and he’s far-and-away the CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Miami Under NCAA rules, when a in the near future if there are any business-as-usual. ACC leader among active players has determined that eight football school finds violations have penalties or suspensions, and “Any projections or anything like in passing touchdowns. players, including quarterback occurred, the athlete typically is we’ll adjust accordingly.” that, all it is is speculation,” Golden University officials haven’t com- Jacory Harris, are believed to declared ineligible and the NCAA Golden said he has a plan for said. mented publicly on the specifics of have committed NCAA violations begins a reinstatement process. which personnel to use against Golden also said that in what he the process. Miami President by associating with booster Nevin The NCAA will also decide if that the Terrapins. And another plan, believes to be accordance with Donna Shalala said this week that Shapiro and have been declared player needs to miss any games. just in case. And, well, another Atlantic Coast Conference policy, 15 student-athletes — she did not ineligible, said a person with And the clock is running: Miami plan, in case things change some the Hurricanes will divulge their specify names or teams—were knowledge of the process. opens the season at Maryland on more. depth chart to the Terrapins before being investigated by university The person spoke to The Sept. 5. “All of the above,” Golden said. releasing anything publicly. compliance personnel. Shapiro Associated Press on condition of “The school must declare the Harris and all other Miami play- “It’s tough because I know how told Yahoo Sports that he provided anonymity Thursday because no student-athlete ineligible and then ers implicated by claims that much hard work they put in over benefits to 72 athletes, 65 of whom one is authorized to discuss the can seek reinstatement,” NCAA Shapiro provided dozens of there,” said former Hurricanes played football for Miami. Of those, ongoing investigations by the uni- spokesperson Stacey Osburn said. Hurricanes with extra benefits receiver Reggie Wayne, now with 12 are current football players, versity and the NCAA. Shapiro is Earlier Thursday, Miami coach like cash, cars, gifts and sex for the Indianapolis Colts. “I hope and one is a member of the men’s a convicted Ponzi scheme archi- Al Golden suggested that the the better part of a decade everything turns out right for basketball team. tect serving a 20-year prison sen- depth chart might not be returned to the practice field them, but the one thing about it is “We’re going about our busi- tence for bilking $930 million announced until Tuesday. All of Thursday after a brief break for it will bring everyone closer ness,” Golden said. “Obviously from investors, and his claims the players implicated by Shapiro the start of the academic year. together.” some of the players that are have cast a long shadow over in a story published by Yahoo Sean Spence led the Hurricanes Spence and Harris are among alleged to have done something Miami’s season before it even Sports were practicing Thursday, in a pre-practice chant that left two of the biggest names wrapped are guys that have played a lot of begins. and have been on the field some onlookers doubled over in up in the scandal—Spence is con- football for us, so obviously there’s Simply being declared ineligible throughout the process. laughter. Harris took his spot at sidered by many to be Miami’s best going to be some adjustments if now doesn’t necessarily mean a “We’ll make sure we practice the front of a stretching group, a defensive player and one of the top there are suspensions. Other than player would miss any time this enough guys because we really position typically reserved for linebackers in the ACC. Harris has that, we’re just moving forward season. The Miami Herald first don’t know what the future starters. played 36 games at quarterback and the kids have been great.”

MLB Fister leads Tigers over Rays

AP Tigers pitcher Doug Fister pitches during one of his seven scoreless innings in Detroit’s 2-0 win over the Rays. The newly-acquired righty is 3-1 in five starts with the Tigers.

Jackson hit a first-inning lead- Valverde pitched the ninth to Associated Press off homer and made it 2-0 with a complete a seven-hitter and ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — sacrifice fly in the fifth. pick up his 38th save in as Doug Fister has found the win- The Tigers took three of four many chances this season. ning touch with the Detroit from Tampa Bay and have won Casey Kotchman drew a Tigers. 16 of their last 25 road games. one-out walk in the ninth from Fister allowed five hits over “We, kind of, countered their Valverde and moved to third seven scoreless innings, Austin pitching this series,” Leyland on Matt Joyce’s single. The Jackson homered and the AL said. “We got just enough to win game ended when Sam Fuld Central-leading Tigers beat the three games, which was huge. lined out to right on a hit-and- Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 Thursday. This could have been an 0-4 trip, run that resulted in Joyce get- “All dictated by pitching,” that’s how good that pitching is. ting doubled off at first. Detroit manager Jim Leyland To come out of here with three “The final play of the game said. “Fister was tremendous. wins, very pleased.” we caught a break,” Leyland We needed to shut them down. Jeremy Hellickson became the said. “If you’re winning a few Fister was just what the doctor first Rays’ pitcher to strike out games, that ball’s caught and ordered for us. You might have four batters in the same inning, you double a guy off. If you’re better stuff sometimes, but you accomplishing the feat during struggling, that ball is down can’t pitch better than that. He the third. After Jackson reached the line. They score the tying knows exactly what he wants to base to start the inning on a runs and you’ve got the win- do with the next pitch.” third-strike wild pitch, ning run at third. That’s just Fister (6-13) struck out five. Hellickson then struck out the way the game goes.” The right-hander, acquired in a Ramon Santiago, Delmon Young Fister retired his first 13 six-player trade with Seattle on and Victor Martinez. batters before Kotchman July 30, is 3-1 in five starts with Hellickson (11-9) gave up two reached on a one-out infield the Tigers. runs and six hits in seven single in the fifth. Third base- “My focus every time I go out innings. He had seven strikeouts man Wilson Betemit was there, use my fastball and my and one walk. unable to make a backhanded secondary (pitches) off that,” After Joaquin Benoit gave up grab on Kotchman’s opposite- Fister said. one hit during the eighth, Jose field liner. Friday, August 26, 2011 The Observer N SPORTS ndsmcobserver.com | page 19

NFL Packers to add 6,600 new seats to Lambeau Field

Lambeau Field is the old- Associated Press est continually operating MILWAUKEE — The Green NFL stadium, and the third- Bay Packers announced oldest continually operat- plans Thursday to add ing venue in major sports 6,600 new seats at venera- behind Chicago’s Wrigley ble Lambeau Field in time Field and Boston’s Fenway for the 2013 season, part of Park. The stadium has a self-funded $130 million undergone numerous reno- project that will be wel- vations, updates and addi- come news to the 81,000 tions since opening in 1957 fans on the waiting list for with 32,500 seats; it now season tickets. has 73,128. The Packers also had fans The new seats will be dis- buzzing by suggesting they tributed through a seniority might pay for the project system. Current season- through a stock sale that ticket holders will get first would give even more peo- access with a chance to ple a chance to be a part- trade their existing seats, owner of one of the NFL’s and priority goes to those most storied franchises. who have held tickets the “We’re excited to begin longest. After that, fans on work on the expansion of the waiting list will finally Lambeau Field,” Packers get a chance they’ve spent President Mark Murphy decades waiting for. AP said, noting that additional Nathan Bitzer, 35, has Super Bowl champion Packers president Mark Murphy presents plans to expand seating at seats will mean more been on the list since 1996, Lambeau Field by 2013. Green Bay currently has 81,000 fans on the season ticket waiting list. game-day crowd noise. He when he was somewhere also said the community around No. 33,000. In 15 and first since it sold improved performance by Professional Football will benefit though con- years, he has moved up to shares for $200 each in investments. Stadium District as well as struction jobs and having about 26,000, he said. 1997. More than 111,500 The Packers quoted a user fees. more fans in town for the “I’m hopeful,” said Bitzer, people own shares, which study that said the expan- The most recent addition games. who lives in St. Paul, Minn. the team prohibits from sion is expected to employ at Lambeau was a $295 The seats will be in four “But I’ll probably be dead being resold. about 1,600 workers over million project that began levels in the south end for 200 or 300 years before Green Bay is the NFL’s the next two years, and in 2001 to add 12,032 seats zone. The prices haven’t my name comes up. It’s only publicly owned team. they predict the new seats as well as the popular atri- been set yet but are expect- more just to affirm my fan- At a shareholder meeting will translate into about um, an expanded Pro Shop ed to range between the dom with the team.” last month, Packers offi- $11 million of spending in and several new food and current cost for bowl seats, Bitzer joked that he also cials highlighted the team’s Brown County from non- entertainment options. The where the top price is $87, put his 3- and 4-year-old strong financial perform- residents. project included a half-cent and club seats, where the daughters on the list ance in 2010-11. The team The team had previously county sales tax to raise top price is $313. The proj- because “they can choose reported a $12 million announced a plan to install $160 million and made ect also includes a new everything in life but they profit from operations for new Diamond Vision video 4,000 tickets per game rooftop viewing terrace can’t choose not to be 2010-2011, up $2.2 million boards in time for the start available to county resi- that club-seat holders can Packers fans.” from the previous year. The of next year’s season. That dents only beginning in use on game days, along The team said it was con- overall net income was $12 million project is being 2003. with new gates, elevators sidering raising money $17.1 million — a jump of funding jointly by the That tax is set to expire and access points for peo- through a stock sale, which nearly $12 million over last Packers and the Green in the next several years, ple with disabilities. would be the team’s fifth year, due in large part to Bay/Brown County depending on the economy.

MLB Beltran’s HR leads Giants past Padres

had the go-ahead RBI single. Associated Press Santiago Casilla pitched a per- SAN FRANCISCO — Carlos fect ninth for his first save of the Beltran was finally healthy season in place of injured closer enough to give the home fans a Brian Wilson. Lincecum finished reason to cheer. with 124 pitches. Beltran shook of the pain “Guys were making double around his right wrist to hit his plays and playing great defense first home run since being trad- every time I’d walk a guy or ed to San Francisco, powering something,” Lincecum said. the Giants past the San Diego “Everything was just timely.” Padres 2-1 on Wednesday night. The biggest and best news for The switch-hitting right fielder the Giants, however, was the wasn’t even sure he could hit rapid return of its once splashy lefty before the game. He applied signing. a heat pack to his wrist between Beltran, acquired in a July 28 innings as the thick summer fog trade with the New York Mets, rolled under the lights in the strained his hand and wrist ballpark along the bay, and it swinging against Philadelphia’s was just enough to ease the pain. Roy Oswalt on Aug. 7. He was “We decided to give it a try,” activated from the disabled list Beltran said. “And good things Tuesday and popped out in his happened.” lone pinch-hit appearance. Beltran returned to the start- Beltran was back to batting ing lineup for the first time in third in the lineup in the finale as more than two weeks, sending a San Francisco split a quick two- change-up from Tim Stauffer (8- game set against San Diego. He 10) over the wall in right field in singled and finished 2 for 4. the fourth for his 16th home run Nothing delighted the home of the season. The solo shot was fans more than giving Beltran a the first of his career at AT&T standing ovation after his fourth- Park. inning shot put San Francisco Tim Lincecum (12-10) struck ahead 1-0. Giants fans are hop- out seven and walked five in ing Beltran can awaken a slump- eight innings, pitching out of the ing offense and help the defend- stretch again the entire game. ing World Series champions get He gave up three hits and also back to the playoffs. page 20 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer N SPORTS Friday, August 26, 2011

ND WOMEN’S TENNIS NFL ND aims to defend Dalton, Bengals top Panthers

the ball well and the running passes on the possession, but Associated Press game was physical.” he capped it by scrambling 16 Big East crown CINCINNATI — Carolina Newton, the overall No. 1 yards for the score. rookie quarterback Cam pick, went into the game with Cornerback Jonathan Wade Newton took a step back on a 65.2 quarterback rating hit Newton at about the 2- his road to NFL stardom. after two games. He rushed yard line, but Newton spun Cincinnati’s Andy Dalton, for 41 yards in the first half, out of Wade’s grasp and dived another rookie, took a huge including a 16-yard scramble into the end zone with 6:17 leap forward. for a touchdown. He played left in the first quarter. Dalton, Cincinnati’s second- the first three series of the The Panthers gained posses- round draft pick from Texas third quarter before giving sion because Dalton and Christian, led four first-half way to second-year quarter- Benson miscommunicated on scoring drives and the back Jimmy Clausen and fin- a handoff, producing Bengals held on for a 24-13 ished 6 for 19 for 75 yards Cincinnati’s sixth turnover of preseason victory Thursday and a 44.8 rating. the preseason. The touchdown night. Newton reverted to the lifted opponents’ combined Dalton was an efficient 11 of Heisman Trophy-winning style advantage over the Bengals in 17 for 130 yards and a touch- he used while leading Auburn points off turnovers to 34-0. down for Cincinnati (1-2), put- to last year’s national champi- Dalton and Benson shook off ting together a 107.5 quarter- onship to account for his first the fumble to lead the Bengals back rating, a vast improve- touchdown as a pro. on their most impressive drive ment over the 30.9 figure he After Chris Gamble recov- of the preseason. Dalton was took into the game. He didn’t ered a fumble by Cedric 3 of 4 for 27 yards and play in the second half. Benson at the Cincinnati 46, Benson carried the ball 11 “We did a good job of mov- Newton led Carolina (1-2) on a times for 53 yards, including a ing the ball,” Bengals coach six-play scoring drive. He 1-yard run around left end for Marvin Lewis said. “We threw completed just one of four a touchdown to tie it.

ASHLEY DACY/The Observer Irish senior Kristy Frilling returns a shot during Notre Dame’s speed of the game right a litmus test for the Irish 6-1 victory over DePaul on Apr. 23 away.” and could be crucial to Brown Brown expects that if all NCAA tournament team continued from page 24 goes according to plan, all selection towards the end comer in freshman Katherine four freshmen will see of the season. By VICKY JACOBSEN ure it out.” game action this weekend. “Every game with us is Sports Writer White, whose strong serve and impressive doubles play has The same can be said for “It’s a new season, a crucial. We will have good already caught the eyes of Brown’s squad as well. blank slate. This will be a competition, but our Two new names have been coaches and teammates. Though the Irish have chance to see everyone’s expectation is to win all added to the Notre Dame roster “She’s a good singles player, been practicing for weeks, competitiveness rise to the three matches,” Brown since last season, but the team’s but she’s a really good doubles Brown said the best way to top,” Brown said. “I fore- said. goals remain unchanged as the player. She’s got a big serve and get a feel for her team is see everybody, even the After weeks of training, Irish aim for their fifth straight plays a big game, she hits the to actually watch them freshmen, getting a chance an anxious Irish will find Big East title. ball hard and I think with her play in-game. to show what they can do.” out exactly where they “I think all of us have high once she gets indoors, she’s “A team can learn so Though the Shamrock stand. They take on expectations,” junior Chrissie going to be tough,” Irish coach much more about them- Invitational is a preseason Eastern Michigan Friday at McGaffigan said. “We’d like to Jay Louderback said. “Last year selves in match play,” tournament and has no 7 p.m. at the Joyce Center. get another Big East title and we needed a little more help in Brown said. “Especially for direct bearing on seeding then, at the end of the year, our doubles and I think that’s the freshmen, it will be for the Big East, out-of- Contact Conor Kelly at we’re always driving to be something that she’s going to important to get into the conference matches will be [email protected] national champions.” bring to the team.” Hired after former assistant White is excited to be return- Julia Scaringe resigned in July, ing to the court after a shoulder new assistant coach Kelcy Tefft injury forced her to sit out for looks to improve an Irish team most of the past year, but she that finished last season ranked has found time to bond with her No. 20 in the nation. Tefft, a new teammates. 2009 graduate who served as “She’s just a great girl on and assistant coach at the off the court. She’s so much fun University of Tulsa for the past to be around. It’s only been two two years, is Notre Dame’s all- days but she’s already com- time leader in wins with 265 pletely fit in,” McGaffigan said. victories — 155 of which came “She’s a great player, a great in doubles matches. Her competitor, and I think she’ll resume includes claiming the add a lot to the team this year 2007 National Indoors doubles on and off the court.” championship and the 2009 Big New and returning players East Player of the Year honors. alike will be using the individu- Tefft also served as the dou- alized tournaments of the fall to bles partner of current senior prepare for the more team-ori- Kristy Frilling and as a team- ented spring season. mate of senior Shannon “For the fall, our main goal is Mathews. to get a lot of matches in. [The “Both Shannon and I are very athletes] practiced a lot over excited and happy that Kelcy is the summer, but not many of coming back to Notre Dame as them played tournaments,” our assistant coach,” Frilling Louderback said. “We want said. “She has been a great them to compete hard every teammate, and we know she match and not worry about the will be an even better coach. I outcome as much.” was Kelcy's doubles partner my The biggest tournaments of freshman year, so who would the fall include the All- know my game better than American in California and the her?” National Indoor in New York, Even team members whose where members of the team playing time did not overlap will have the opportunity to test with Tefft’s recognize the themselves against some of the impact she had on the program country’s strongest competition. and anticipate a strong rela- Frilling and Mathews in par- tionship with their new coach. ticular will be sure to use such “We can look up at the All- opportunities to their fullest American posters while we advantage during their senior practice every day and we can year. see her picture up there and “I know Shannon and I are know that she’s accomplished looking forward to and [are] so much, so we’re just really determined to make our last excited to have her on our year here at Notre Dame our side,” McGaffigan said. “She’s best,” Frilling said. going to be such an asset to the team.” Contact Vicky Jacobsen The Irish have another new- [email protected] Friday, August 26, 2011 The Observer N SPORTS ndsmcobserver.com | page 21

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on their way to gold. Diggins had an impressive China tournament, averaging 12 continued from page 24 points per game and a tour- nament-best five assists per it definitely has me ready game. Peters, who was the for the season. I’m in good only Irish player not in the shape right now, and I just starting lineup for the can’t wait for the games to women’s Team USA, led the be here.” team in bench scoring with Abromaitis averaged just 10 points per game. over six points and four “I think it was an amazing rebounds per game for experience,” Diggins said. Team USA, which finished “It’s always a blessing and with a tour- an amazing n a m e n t - opportuni- b e s t 7 - 1 “It’s always a blessing t y w h e n record. The you have a s h a r p - and an amazing c h a n c e t o s h o o t i n g opportunity when you put on this I r i s h f o r - have a chance to put on u n i f o r m w a r d s a i d a n d b e h e h a d t o this uniform and be able a b l e t o g o a d j u s t h i s to go represent your r e p r e s e n t role slightly country.” your coun- to fit in as a try in a dif- p a r t o f f e r e n t Team USA. Skylar Diggins country in “With the junior guard a s u c h a team I was h u g e d e a l p l a y i n g a l i k e t h e little more of a big-man World University Games. role,” he said. “My job was The people of Shenzhen Better Ingredients. more getting rebounds, set- were amazing hosts. They ting screens, doing dirty did a great job of setting up Better Pizza. work like that. But when the facilities and everything Serving Notre Dame * St. Mary’s * Holy Cross you’re playing basketball, was top of the line, and the it’s all the same, so I just people there were the 271-1177 tried to fit and do what I nicest people I’ve ever met. order online at papajohns.com could to help the team Being able to go over there win.” and win a gold medal, play- School Hours: He also hinted the role ing against really good Mon – Thurs 10:00 am – 1:00 am change over the summer teams and being able to Fri – Sat 10:00 am – 2:00 am s h a r e i t (till 3:00 or the phones stop ringing on ND Home Football Weekends) might lead with these Sun 11:00 am – 12:00 am t o a n a d j u s t e d two women role on the [ N o v o s e l Welcome Students, Faculty and Staff Irish squad “But when you’re playing and Peters] this season. basketball, it’s all the ⎯ m y Let’s have a great year together! “With los- teammates i n g Ty same, so I just tried to fit w e r e j u s t [Nash} and and do what I could to amazing.” C a r l e t o n help the team win.” D i g g i n s [ S c o t t ] , s a i d w i n - somebody’s n i n g g o l d g o i n g t o Tim Abromaitis a l s o g a v e h a v e t o fifth-year forward h e r a n d The Tailgate s t e p u p h e r N o t r e The Leprechaun 5 Large pizzas The Irish Special i n s i d e , ” D a m e Two 8” 1-Topping Pizzas (you choose the toppings) Large 1-Topping Pizza Abromaitis teammates & Breadsticks Choice of 3 sides: & Breadsticks s a i d . extra moti- $9.99 (breadsticks, cheesesticks, cinnapie) (add $1 for garlic parmesan) “Obviously we have big vation to improve upon last 30 Wings or Chickenstrips (add $2 for cheesesticks) guys with Jack [Cooley] and season’s magical run, which 4 2-liters Coca Cola $13.49 Mike [Broghammer] and ended in a 76-70 loss to $110.00 Tom [Knight] and those Texas A&M in the NCAA guys, so we’ll see what hap- National Championship Irish Late Night Irish Snack Break The Domer pens with my role this year, game. Large 1-Topping Pizza 8” Pizza Extra Large but it was good to experi- “We were the bride in this (9pm to close) & 20-oz Coke 1-Topping Pizza ence having to play a little tournament, and we were $7.99 $5.00 differently and see if I can the bride’s maid last year, $9.99 carry that over.” so hopefully we can come The women fared much back and do something Coupon offers good for a limited time at all South Bend/Mishawaka/Granger locations. Not valid with any other coupons or discounts. Additional toppings extra. Limited delivery area, fee may apply. Customer responsible for all applicable taxes better in the World great,” she said. WiFi Available with Dine In at our Notre Dame/S.R. 23 Store University Games, outscor- ing opponents by an aver- Contact Eric Prister *Better Ingredients *Better Pizza *For 20 Years *Papa John’s age of 45 points per game [email protected] page 22 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer N SPORTS Friday, August 26, 2011

NCAA tournaments and having captured six of the last nine Hamilton MIAA championships, Saint continued from page 24 Mary’s has set a high standard for itself in recent years. his players compete this sea- “We hope to keep our status son. as the best team in the MIAA “We’ll start to see what the conference and to improve our girls worked ranking in on over the Division III,” summer and “We hope to keep our Brown said. get on track status as the best “We are always for getting the looking for- competitive team in the MIAA ward to juices flowing conference and to Nationals in the ⎯ that is real- improve our ranking spring, and we ly what we would like to are working in Division III.” have a good on now,” he ranking so that said. Christine Brown is possible.” As they pre- senior golfer The Belles pare to begin begin their sea- their season, son Saturday at the Belles 2 p.m. at the remain focused on pushing the Warren Golf Course. program even higher in the national standings. After fin- Contact Joseph Monardo ishing fourth in consecutive [email protected] COLEMAN COLLINS/The Observer Irish junior running back Cierre Wood carries the ball during Notre Dame’s 33-17 win over Miami in the Sun Bowl on Dec. 31. Wood and senior Jonas Gray top the depth chart at running back this season.

process, but now it’s there improve coaching the offen- and it’s starting to show up.” sive line,” offensive line coach Gray According to offensive coor- and running game coordina- continued from page 24 dinator Charley Molnar, Gray tor Ed Warriner said. “When has not only seized the No. 2 those backs hit those holes Kelly said. “[Gray and Wood] running back position, but he and they make extra yardage have done everything because has also made a bid for the — they can make you ride a they know they need [the starting posi- lot on the freshmen]. So they’ve been tion since the o f f e n s i v e really good in teaching those end of last sea- “Jonas is running line. two young guys in getting son. “Jonas is them up to speed.” “I think he aggressively, has more r u n n i n g The role is a new one for did a good job, confidence and is one of aggressive- Gray, who has battled recur- I really do,” the more improved guys ly, has more ring issues with fumbling and Molnar said. “I confidence pass protection during his think he pres- in my opinion on offense, and is one career. Despite being ranked sured Cierre and it will be good for us of the more the fourth-best running back t h r o u g h o u t overall.” i m p r o v e d in the country in the Class of summer camp guys in my 2008 by Rivals.com, Gray has and made opinion on garnered only 309 rushing Cierre come to Ed Warriner o f f e n s e , yards and no touchdowns in work every day. offensive line coach and it will his three seasons. Jonas got a fair be good for But the second year in chance to com- us overall.” Kelly’s system has opened his pete for the job, and I think The trust Gray has put in eyes, and he said he feels [Kelly] feels right now and we the coaching staff has result- much more confident heading feel as an offensive staff that ed in his improved perform- into a 2011 season that is just right now Cierre is ahead of ance, Warriner said. eight days away. Jonas, but the first series or “I believe in Coach Kelly’s “It’s a huge turnaround,” second series of the game, I ability to put me in the right Gray said. “What [being in wouldn’t be surprised to see position to win and our team year two] does is it gives me Jonas Gray in there.” in the right positions to win,” the ability to see a lot of Ideally, Gray can serve as a Gray said. “So I trust when he things I wouldn’t see normal- change-of-pace back for the says something to me it puts ly. In year one I would get the Irish. Whereas Wood is more a lot of — I wouldn’t call it play and all these different of an outside runner who uti- pressure — but a lot of posi- things would go through my lizes speed, Notre Dame tive energy in me.” head. Right away now when I hopes Gray can be effective get the play it’s better … between the tackles. Contact Andrew Owens at There were some holes in the “It’s fun watching him [email protected]

with unranked teams and go much. We can’t afford to do into league play undefeated, this against the North Waldrum but that wouldn’t be a true Carolinas and Stanfords.” continued from page 24 measure of where we are at North Carolina, the pre- and how we can improve.” season favorite to win the Irish coach Randy Waldrum The Irish are coming off an ACC, boasts an experienced said last season’s victory at impressive set of exhibitions squad that returns 10 play- Chapel Hill still drives the during which they scored 12 ers from last year’s team, Tar Heels. goals in two games, followed including preseason All- “There is no doubt that by a dominant 2-0 win over American sophomore Crystal [the Tarheels] are thinking Wisconsin Aug. 19 to open Dunn. Dunn scored the lone about revenge,” Waldrum the regular season. Senior goal against the Irish last said. “There is so much All-American forward and season and has been fea- pride and tradition in that co-captain Melissa tured everywhere on the program that you just can’t Henderson — who collected field from central defender help but expect them to have a goal and an assist in last to striker. the game marked on their year’s meeting with North “She is definitely one of calendar from the moment Carolina — recorded a goal those that you keep an eye we beat them.” and an assist against the on because she is just such a The trip to Carolina kicks Badgers (0-1-0), who were fantastic player,” Waldrum off a stretch of demanding outshot 17-8. said. “But we still plan on road challenges, which Waldrum believes his team keeping our game mentality includes matchups against can still improve in a few and we will be ready. It’ll be No. 21 Duke, No. 2 Stanford crucial areas as it pursues a tight one, but we are con- and No. 16 Santa Clara, as its full potential. fident in what we are capa- Notre Dame attempts to “We let some opportunities ble of doing.” defend its national champi- slip away in the final third Notre Dame takes on North onship against the toughest and had some finishing Carolina tonight at 7 p.m. of competition. issues [against Wisconsin],” and Duke Sunday at 1 p.m. “We play these big games Waldrum said. “We also to close out the Carolina early on to find out how have got to continue to mini- Classic. good we really are,” mize chances against us Waldrum said. “It would be because there was a stretch Contact Andrew Gastelum easy to load the schedule where we relaxed a little too [email protected] Friday, August 26, 2011 The Observer N TODAY ndsmcobserver.com | page 23

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FOOTBALL VOLLEYBALL A Shade of Gray Irish open preseason Senior back looks for breakout final year a t h o m e By ANDREW OWENS Associate Sports Editor By CONOR KELLY Sports Writer In his first three seasons with the program, senior When the Irish open their Irish running back Jonas season on Friday against Gray did not see much action, Eastern Michigan, they will only cracked the starting be facing a blank slate. lineup once, and has been Lacking any game tape, buried on the depth chart Notre Dame will kick off while Notre Dame relied on the new season with a other running backs to pro- matchup against the Eagles duce. Friday, followed by Idaho But this year is different. Saturday and Butler With Gray and junior Cierre Sunday in the Shamrock Wood the only returning Invitational — Notre scholarship running backs, Dame’s round-robin presea- the coaching staff has needed son tournament. the senior from Pontiac, “We know a little bit Mich., to step it up in his about what [the Eagles] did final campaign with the Irish last year,” Irish coach and show the ropes to two Debbie Brown said, “but it freshman running backs, will take at least a set to George Atkinson and Cam really get a feel for our McDaniel. opponents, who their key “Jonas has been really hitters are, et cetera. Both good,” Irish coach Brian TOM YOUNG/The Observer teams will be trying to fig- Irish senior running back Jonas Gray looks up the field during Notre Dame’s 37-14 loss see GRAY/page 22 to Stanford on Sept. 25. Gray has totaled 309 career rushing yards with the Irish. see BROWN/page 20

SMC GOLF Belles set to begin season following last year’s strong finish

By JOSEPH MONARDO semester, Saint Mary’s begins of his team. year, the members of this sea- the Warren Golf Course. the season with only 5 golfers. “We’ve got some players that son’s team have been preparing “Of course with it being our Sports Writer “We do not have as many play- have been in the program a cou- especially hard for the opening first tournament of the season, ers as we have had in past ple of years now,” Hamilton match. we have to get into the groove of Coming off of a fourth place years, but this gives our entire said. “The torch has been “We all have been practicing a playing competitively,” Brown finish in last year’s NCAA team the opportunity to step up passed to them, so it’s time for lot lately,” Brown said. “We said. “This first match is an Division III tournament, the and play well,” senior Christine them to step up and shine.” want to be in the best mental opportunity for us all to become Belles will tee off for the first Brown said. Matuszak is the only returning and physical shape coming into comfortable with competition time in 2011-2012 season Brown and Natalie Matuszak golfer to have played for the this season.” and to prepare for the O’Brien Saturday against Bethel. comprise the senior class of the Belles in last year’s NCAA tour- The opening matchup against Invitational, where we go up Hoping to begin the fall por- team. Joining them are juniors nament, with the other four Bethel provides Saint Mary’s against the best teams in the tion of their schedule strongly, Cara Kielty and Jessica Kinnick competitors from last year’s with an opportunity to get an nation.” the Belles will have to do so fea- and freshman Janice Heffernan. tournament either graduated or early taste of collegiate competi- The match also gives Hamilton turing a roster that is severely Despite the lack of depth in his abroad for the semester. tion as it prepares for the his first real opportunity to see undermanned. With several roster, Belles’ coach Mark Confident that they can step in O’Brien Invitational, which will players studying abroad for the Hamilton likes the composition and avoid a drop-off from last be held on September 11 – 12 at see HAMILTON/page 22

ND WOMEN’S SOCCER ND BASKETBALL ND faces tough start on road Quartet represents

By ANDREW GASTELUM Sports Writer USA at games in China

Beginning one of college with a loss to Lithuania and soccer’s toughest road By ERIC PRISTER failed to reach the podium, schedules, No. 1 Notre Sports Writer but Abromaitis said just Dame will head to the being a part of the team Carolina Classic at Chapel Just weeks before work- helped boost his confidence Hill to take on No. 3 North outs are set to begin for the going into the 2011-12 Carolina with the sting of Irish, four players earned a campaign. defeat still fresh in the Tar unique opportunity to rep- “Unfortunately we didn’t Heels’ minds. resent the United States at win the gold medal like we Last year, the Irish (1-0-0) the World University Games wanted to, but it was a destroyed perennial power in Shenzhen, China. great team and a fun expe- North Carolina’s (1-0-0) Fifth-year forward Tim rience,” he said. “It was hopes of adding a NCAA- Abromaitis represented the great to experience China leading twenty-first national Irish men, while junior and see the culture a little championship trophy to its guard Skylar Diggins, sen- bit. It helps [my confidence] collection with a 4-1 state- ior guard Natalie Novosel a lot, just knowing that you ment win — the Tarheels’ and fifth-year forward can play with the best play- worst loss in 30 seasons — Devereaux Peters repre- ers out there and being in the third round of the sented the women. able to beat a lot of good NCAA tournament. SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer The men’s team was teams out there too. I think Irish freshman forward Lauren Bohaboy dribbles the ball knocked out of medal con- see WALDRUM/page 22 during Notre Dame’s 2-0 win over Wisconsin on Aug. 19. tention in the quarterfinals see CHINA/page 21