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By VICTORIA MORENO Sr. Garcia News Writer Over 2,000 determined stu- dents dressed in business for- discharged mal attire braved the rain to attend the Career Center’s Fall Career Expo on Thursday. Observer Staff Report The event allowed 149 par- ticipants in the Expo to offer After making an impressive business advice to current stu- recovery, the Notre Dame se- dents interested in internships nior who fell from his third- and future career options. floor apartment window only “We expect the students who two weeks ago was released come talk to us to have done from Memorial Hospital on some research on the compa- Thursday. ny so they can tell us why they Marcus Garcia, 21, fell about would be a good fit,” UHY rep- 25 feet from his apartment resentative Rina Madias said. window in the Foundry Lofts “It simply shows initiative.” & Apartments at Eddy Street Enterprise Rent-A-Car rep- Commons on Aug. 25 around resentatives said confidence 4:30 a.m. An employee at a and quality conversation skills local bar saw him fall as she are the key to a successful first was leaving work for the eve- impression. ning and called 911. He was “More than anything we then transported to Memorial want the student to show that Hospital. they are confident because ASHLEY DACY/The Observer Garcia’s parents, Juan and that’s what you need in sales,” Senior Elizabeth Douville talks to potential employers at the Career Expo on Thursday. Over 2,000 Kimberly, arrived in South Enterprise representative students attended the event in the hopes of securing a summer internship or full-time job. Bend from their home in Tur- Rick Willis said. lock, Calif., on the evening of Enterprise representative going,” Secrest said. difficult balancing that line be- “When I approached my first Aug. 25. His mother regularly Nikki Secrest said the students Junior management and con- tween showing them you know company they told me they were posted Facebook updates for should primarily direct the in- sulting major Michael Barnett what you’re talking about and only looking for finance ma- Garcia’s friends and family formal interview process. said it would have been ben- telling them something that jors,” senior psychology and de- members to track his prog- “We will guide the conver- eficial to know these tips before they don’t really want to hear.” sign major Jenna Spizzirri said. ress. Kimberly Garcia up- sation but ultimately we want attending the fair. Students in fields outside of “When I approached another to see if a student has the abil- “I wish I knew what they business said they were dis- see GARCIA/page 4 ity to keep the conversation wanted me to say,” he said. “It’s couraged by the event. see EXPO/page 4

Edison Lecture recognizes engineers as artists

By ANNA BOARINI synthesize knowledge to create it accelerate as a discipline. News Writer new artifacts.” Griffin also said the roots of In his speech, “System Engi- what is now modern system Engineers aren’t just scien- neering: What it is; What it is engineering are planted in the tists, they are also artists, a for- not,” Griffin said undergradu- Cold War era. The 1950s were a mer NASA administrator said ate engineers do not receive time of large engineering proj- in a lecture Thursday. much vital background in de- ects, including the creation of Dr. Michael Griffin, who is sign. Rather, the focus is solely new weapons. also the incoming president of on engineering science. “If the Cold War was a tax on the American Institute of Aero- “The world we live in is de- humanity, it has had at least a nautics and Astronautics, talk- signed, and we as engineers few consequences that involved ed about the dynamic role of en- are helping to design it,” Griffin good,” Griffin said. gineers at the Edison Lecture. said. Griffin said the aftermath of “Engineers and systems engi- Although he said art is the the Cold War wasn’t completely JAMES DOAN/The Observer neers are not just scientists,” he basis of the engineering field, Former NASA administrator Dr. Michael Griffin delivers a speech said. “They are designers who Griffin said science has helped see EDISON/page 4 at the Edison Lecture concerning the history of engineering.

New club HANDS promotes service

By EMILY SCHRANK “Instead of creating new proj- however this year we will of- News Writer ects, we aimed to maximize the fer alternative fall and spring impact of existing ones by chan- break service trips,” she said. When 2008 Notre Dame neling human resources in ex- “For fall break, we partnered graduate Mariana Diaz, a na- isting initiatives,” Diaz said. with a local organization Con- tive of Guatemala, was looking HANDS, a student-run orga- stru Casa, which builds new for a way to help her country nization, specializes in finding homes for low-income people and involve the Notre Dame volunteer placements for club in Guatemala.”Diaz said vol- Photo courtesy of NBC Sports community at the same time, members. unteers spend one week help- Lightning lights up the dusky sky at Notre Dame Stadium on she co-founded the HANDS or- “Our most popular pro- Saturday during the first weather delay in program history. ganization. grams are during the summer, see HANDS/page 4

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Those DeBartolo Performing Arts “I got a call today from are films that specifically Center chose a schedule of the folks at the Medieval deal with religious issues.” events aimed at not only Institute because they’re Barron said the Uni- enhancing student’s educa- really excited that we’re versity’s Catholic charac- tion outside the classroom, going to be showing ‘Monty ter also influences which but also inspiring audience Python and the Holy Grail’ non-religious movies DPAC members to develop a dif- at midnight [the evening of screens. ferent view on life. Oct. 1], so we’re trying to “It also extends to think- “The major- f igure out ing about how film can ity of things a way to espouse certain values we’re pre- work to- and particularly issues of senting are “The majority of things gether on public service,” he said. things that we’re presenting that,” he “The ‘Screen Peace’ series are designed are things that are said. (organized in conjunction to educate, designed to educate, T h i s with the Kroc Institute for inform, en- semes- International Peace Stud- lighten and inform, enlighten and ter, the ies) is a really good exam- inspire people inspire people to think Center ple of that. It’s not specifi- to think about about the world in a will also cally about Catholicism, the world in a new perspective.” s c r e e n but I think it’s in line with new perspec- several Catholic teaching in terms tive,” Senior Ted Barron films that of providing service to Associate Di- Senior Associate Director r e l a t e those in need.” to the rector Ted DeBartolo Performing DPAC also hosts the film Barron said. Univer- series “Europe Beyond Bor- JUL IE HERDER/The Observer “And that’s Arts Center sity’s lib- ders” with the Nanovic In- The “Unknown Atomic” exhibit being featured at the Moreau always the eral arts stitute for European Stud- Galleries of Art has attracted Saint Mary’s students. best feedback courses. ies and the “Worldview” that I get.” “We have our sci-fi se- series with the Office of Barron said DPAC works ries, which is actually a the President. By ABIGAIL FORNEY However, first year Maria in conjunction with cam- course that’s taught by [As- Barron said DPAC also News Writer Monreal immediately liked pus offices and faculty to sistant Dean of the College aims to show premier and the exhibit. provide music, theater, of Arts and Letters] Pau- Indie films that are not Now, until Sept. 16, stu- “I wish I was that cool,” dance and cinematography lette Curtis and [it] kind screened at local cinemas. dents visiting the Moreau Monreal said. that reflect the Universi- of builds [on] things she’s “We try to do these things Galleries of Art at Saint According to Fisher’s art- ty’s mission. showing in her class,” Bar- that have obvious academic Mary’s can view a collab- ist statement, this mix of “We’ve been doing a lot ron said. “There’s [also] a connections, but we try to orative art exhibit featur- emotions was the goal of to make connections with history class that’s look- do fun things as well,” Bar- ing broken TVs and melting her exhibit. She said she courses, faculty interests, ing at the actor Daniel Day ron said. “We started our dolls. wanted to explore the rela- general campus interests Lewis because he has all ‘Midnight [Movies]’ series The exhibit, “Unknown tionship between attraction so we know that our pro- these films that are Ameri- last year. We kicked off Atomic,” is a collaborative and repulsion. gram isn’t just a program can historical films.” with a screening of ‘[The] student independent study Haigwood said she enjoys for its own sake but con- The Center also shows Rocky Horror Picture and research (SISTAR) the uniqueness of the ex- nected to other interests films that follow in the Show,’ which was a lot of grant program project be- hibit. on campus,” Barron said. faith of the University. fun. People threw things. tween Saint Mary’s senior “[‘Unknown Atomic’] is Barron said he periodi- “We do events that have It was a great night.” Katie Fisher and art profes- turning [the SISTAR pro- cally reviews course list- a very obvious Catholic ele- sor Krista Hoefle. gram] over to more creative ings and considers whether ment to them,” Barron said. Contact Maria Iati English professor and di- approaches to projects and DPAC’s projects might be “We have the ‘Films and at [email protected] rector of the SISTAR pro- encouraging larger atten- gram Laura Haigwood said dance to the presentation,” the exhibit highlights the Haigwood said. “[The ex- talent of hibit is] a both art- model for ists. how we “It gives might do equal prom- S I S T A R inence to presenta- both, and tions dif- you can see “[The art] is bright, really ferently, that they in-your-face, and it makes and we are two ma- you stop and look at it.” have al- ture art- r e a d y ists and can changed hang to- how we’re gether after Natalie Burkhart promoting they’ve col- senior them.” l a b o r a t e d .” A lso on H a i g w o o d exhibit in said. the Moreau H a ig wo o d Gallery is said the SI- Beth Re- STAR pro- itmeyer’s gram an- “Room for nually grants Saint Mary’s Inspiration” which features students the opportunity to walls lined with quilts and work with a Saint Mary’s clouds and ceiling tiles professor on a collaborative adorned with hanging flow- eight-week project during ers. the summer. The exhibit is interactive The everyday objects fea- — visitors can write mes- tured in “Unknown Atomic” sages and pin them to the have been altered to include clouds. barcodes and cautionary An additional exhibit by labels. Jim Hopfensperger features Students have mixed reac- dysfunctional pieces of fur- tions regarding the exhibit. niture. “I honestly don’t real- “[The furniture pieces ly understand it, but it’s are] modern and minimal- awesome,” senior Natalie istic, but with a fantastic Burkart said. “[The art] is twist. I feel like Alice from bright, really in-your-face, ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and and it makes you stop and Mr. Tumnus from Narnia look at it.” would fight over that chest The first time she visited of drawers,” Monreal said. the exhibit, junior Maeva The exhibits are free and Alexander thought the ex- open to the public Monday hibit was strange. through Friday from 10 “The little house with a.m. to 4 p.m. people inside melting [was gross], it was like a destruc- Contact Abigail Forney at tion of our childhoods.” [email protected] page 4 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u News Friday, September 9, 2011

he said. “Systems fail because Edison something happens that is SMC to observe 9/11 anniversary unanticipated,” he said. continued from page 1 However, failure is nothing new for systems engineers. By CLARE MAHER faculty realized the event ability to come together fol- negative as it caused systems Reducing unintended inter- News Writer would fall on Sept. 11, they de- lowing the tragedy. engineering to become more actions is the goal of a sys- cided to alter the content of the “As hard as that day was, I complex. tems engineer, Griffin said, This Sunday, Saint Mary’s recital to honor the event. think it helped bring out the To deal with the accom- and creating the right design College faculty will pay spe- “When we realized that this best in people, too,” Schuster plishment of new and complex prevents further failures. cial tribute to the anniversary year’s [recital] would fall on said. “You started to see flags systems, engineers working Griffin said his position of Sept. 11 with a ceremonial the 10th anniversary of Sep- again and hear all the hero- in this field need to be pre- causes him to continually event entitled “We Remem- tember 11, we were left with ic stories, and this program pared and welcome failure, analyze how the field has ber.” two options: cancel or some- seems to capture that as well Griffin said. changed. The event was created by how commemorate the an- as the gravity of the day.” “The system engineer must “Whatever stature and Saint Mary’s n i v e r s a r y,” Thomas said she hopes strive to anticipate ways the prominence I have enjoyed as faculty, and Thomas said. students will gain emotional design will fail,” Griffin said. an aerospace engineer, it has p r o v i d e s “We hope the understanding through the When working with these caused me to reflect upon en- a way for “As hard as that day art will speak event. complex systems, failure can gineering as a discipline here students was, I think it helped for itself.” “Art helps us come to new occur when something in America, particularly in to remem- bring out the best Students emotional understanding,” is not actually wrong. The aerospace,” he said. ber and in people, too.” said they are Thomas said. “We [want] this system can perform a func- reflect on happy the Col- event [to be] one of hope, while tion or action that was not Contact Anna Boarini at past histo- lege is hosting being sensitive to all that 9/11 anticipated by the designer, [email protected] ry through McKenna Schuster a recital to stands for.” m u s i c , first year commemorate Performers at the event in- dance and the event. clude Eva Hooker, Dr. Jeffrey poetry. “It is a hard Jacob, Dr. Daniel Party and “If we thing to talk Indi Dieckgrafe, who will be Other students said the fair don’t remember our history, it about,” sophomore Jackie Ri- performing an original dance was very helpful. will cease to be our history,” vera said, “But so much emo- for the event. Expo “[The fair] went really well,” music professor Laurel Thom- tion can be captured through Students are encouraged junior American studies ma- as said. “This event allows us art. It gives you a different to attend at 4 p.m. Sunday in continued from page 1 jor Emily Pusateri said. “I to remember, but also offers way to look at things. I think the Little Theatre. The perfor- now have a better idea about a way to interpret the event this is a great way to remem- mance is free and open to the representative for a different what I want to do this sum- through an artistic media that ber what happened ten years public. company they told me they mer and after graduation.” has the power to heal.” ago and still hold on to that.” were only interested in stu- The recital was planned First year McKenna Schus- Contact Clare Maher dents who wanted to be sales Contact Victoria Moreno years in advance, but when ter reflected on the nation’s at [email protected] associates.” at [email protected]

outs along with the many sched- back home. Please keep us in uled doctor’s appointments.” your prayers, God close to your ested students, Ashburn Garcia Garcia will need another jaw heart and your faith stronger said. surgery in the next week, her than ever.” HANDS “HANDS is a great way continued from page 1 post stated. In an email interview earlier to give back, but also learn “INCREDIBLE that here we in the week, Garcia thanked his continued from page 1 marketable skills and gain dated a public page titled are just two short weeks later friends and family for their sup- real world experience that “Pray for Marcus Garcia” on with him being released, and port during his recover. ing to build houses while employers are looking for,” Wednesday to announce her yes, all in one piece (maybe “As I get ready to begin my directly interacting with he said. son would be well enough to screwed and wired and stapled rehabilitation, I want to extend community members. Ashburn said he would leave the hospital. together) but in one piece,” her my deepest heartfelt and emo- “This is a great opportu- encourage anyone interest- “Plans are to be released post stated. tional thanks to every single nity to serve, while at the ed in HANDS to contact the sometime tomorrow,” the “Hopefully the next few weeks one of you — my family, my same time travel abroad organization. post stated. “We will need to will go by quickly, and Marcus’ friends, many who I have yet to and experience a unique “It’s an exciting group to stay close here to the hospital strength and progress will con- meet and the entire Notre Dame culture,” she said. be a part of,” Ashburn said. rehabilitation center as he tinue to amaze us all and his family — for lifting me in prayer Notre Dame law student “Since we are still a new or- will have daily rehab work- body will be ready for the trip and support,” he said. Sean Ashburn, who serves ganization, there is a lot of as chief operating officer passion and energy in what for HANDS, said the orga- we do. We are still learning nization heavily subsidizes and shaping what our orga- the trips to make them more nization will look like for affordable for students. years to come.” The organization also has a number of internship po- Contact Emily Schrank at sitions available for inter- [email protected]

Photo Courtesy of Emily Schrank A student volunteer works on a project for HANDS, a service organization that assists people at home and abroad. Friday, September 9, 2011 The Observer u News ndsmcobserver.com | page 5 New U.S. terror threat detected Obama addresses Associated Press concern over jobs WASHINGTON — U.S. offi- cials said Thursday they were investigating a detailed al- Associated Press der that means nothing to Qaida car bomb plot aimed at hurting Americans. bridges or tunnels in New York WASHINGTON — Attacking Obama never estimated how City or Washington to coincide a deepening jobs crisis, Pres- many jobs would be created by with the 10th anniversary of ident Barack Obama chal- his plan, which also includes the Sept. 11 attacks, the first lenged a reluctant Congress new federal spending for con- tip of an “active plot” target- Thursday night to urgently struction, hiring and an exten- ing that date. pass a larger-than-expected sion of jobless benefits for the The Homeland Security De- $450 billion plan to “jolt an long-term unemployed. De- partment said the threat is economy that has stalled.” spite his promise that it would credible and specific, but un- He urged lawmakers to slash all be paid for, he has not yet confirmed. The nation’s terror Social Security taxes for tens released the details on how. alert level has not changed, of millions of Americans and His message was unmistak- but it was under consideration for almost every business to able to the point of repetition, Thursday night. AP encourage hiring. as he told Congress more than Security has been enhanced A Capitol Hill police officer patrols the grounds outside the “Stop the political circus,” 15 times in one way or another around the country in the Capitol building Thursday in Washington. an animated Obama told a to act quickly. That was meant weeks leading up to the 10th joint session of Congress in a as direct challenge by a Demo- anniversary. Law enforce- nationally televised speech. cratic president to the Republi- ment officials have been wary, a time of already heightened ficial said. Over and over he implored cans running the House to get particularly after informa- alert — that it could not be ig- White House officials said lawmakers to “pass this jobs behind his plan, especially on tion gleaned from Osama bin nored. The officials described there were no plans to change bill.” tax cuts, or be tarred as stand- Laden’s com- the threat to Obama’s travel schedule on Open to discussion but ing in the way. pound in May The Associ- Sunday in light of the threat. making no promises, Repub- The urgency of the jobs crisis indicated that ated Press on The president is scheduled lican House Speaker John is as pronounced as it’s been al-Qaida had “It’s accurate that there condition of to mark the 9/11 anniversa- Boehner said Obama’s ideas since the early days of Obama’s considered is specific, credible anonymity to ry with stops at New York’s would be considered but the term. Employers added zero attacking the but unconfirmed discuss sensi- ground zero, the Pentagon president should give heed jobs last month. A whopping U.S. on the threat information.” tive security and Shanksville, Pa. He will to Republicans’ as well. “It’s number of Americans — about anniversary matters. also deliver remarks Sunday my hope that we can work to- eight in 10 — think the country and other Matt Chandler New York night at a memorial concert gether,” he said. is headed in the wrong direc- important Mayor Mi- at the Kennedy Center in In announcing a plan tion and Obama’s approval rat- dates. spokesman chael Bloom- Washington. heavy on the tax cuts that ings are on the decline. Law en- Department of berg and “It’s accurate that there Republicans tradition- In the House chamber, forcement of- Homeland Security Police Com- is specific, credible but un- ally love, Obama sought to Obama received a warm re- ficials were missioner confirmed threat informa- achieve multiple goals: of- sponse but then the usual polit- investigating R a y m o n d tion,” Homeland Security fer a plan that could actually ical pattern took hold, Repub- three peo- Kelly planned Department spokesman Matt get through a deeply divided licans often sitting in silence ple who recently entered the an evening news conference to Chandler said in a state- Congress, speed hiring in a on the applause lines that had U.S. The threat came in late discuss the threat. ment. “As we always do be- nation where 14 million are Democrats roaring. Boehner Wednesday night and is the President Barack Obama fore important dates like the out of work, shore up public had chummy moments with first tip the U.S. intelligence was briefed on the threat in- anniversary of 9/11, we will confidence in his leadership Vice President Joe Biden at his community has received about formation Thursday morning undoubtedly get more re- and put Republicans on the side before the speech but was an “active plot” targeting the and directed the counterter- porting in the coming days.” spot to take action. somber over Obama’s shoulder anniversary, officials said. rorism community to redouble Law enforcement offi- The fate of economy will as the president spoke. The threat came in a single its efforts in response to the cials are checking out all of define Obama’s re-election “The people of this country piece of information and was credible but unconfirmed in- the details included in the bid, but he sought to dismiss work hard to meet their re- so specific — and came at such formation, a White House of- threat. that element as political fod- sponsibilities. Tropical Storm Lee forces evacuations, rolls through Northeast

Associated Press unprotected homes were in erything that was in my base- the Passaic River was rising, out.” danger. If they fail, thousands ment and everything that was about 75 people were still in a Up to 75,000 residents in WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — The of buildings could be lost. on the first floor. But I have shelter because of Irene. and around Wilkes-Barre remnants of Tropical Storm “This is a scary situation,” my life and I have my dog, so “We just finished clean- were ordered to leave. The Lee poured water on top of said Stephen Bekanich, Lu- that’s good.” ing up after the flood from mayor told residents to pack the already soaked Northeast zerne County’s emergency Upriver in Binghamton, Irene,” said Edith Rodriguez, food, clothing and medicine on Thursday, closing hun- management director. He N.Y., a city of about 45,000, who lived in shelters for three and plan for a three-day evac- dreds of roads and forcing and other officials were con- the Susquehanna coursed days and spent Wednesday uation. evacuation orders for more fident the levees would work into the streets and climbed night at a high school outside The river was projected to than 100,000 people from the but sought volunteers to lay halfway up lampposts at a Schenectady, N.Y., because of crest overnight at 40.8 feet — Susquehanna River’s worst sandbags on both sides of the downtown plaza. Mayor Matt Lee. “Now we have to start all essentially the same height flooding in nearly 40 years. river. Ryan said it was the city’s over again.” as the levee system and Most of the evacuations In Hummelstown, anoth- worst flooding since the flood Commuters and other trav- nearly the level it reached in were ordered in and around er Pennsylvania community walls were built in the 1930s elers searched for detours 1972, when Hurricane Agnes Wilkes-Barre, where the levee along the river, Donna Ma- and ‘40s. as highways and other roads caused massive flooding in system is just high enough to cLeod had to be rescued from Road closures effectively were flooded out, including the area. Luzerne County offi- hold back the river if it crests her home. sealed Binghamton off to out- sections of New York’s Inter- cials ordered all communities at the predicted level. Even “I’m heartsick,” she said. “I side traffic as emergency re- state 88, which follows the flooded by Agnes to evacuate if the levees hold, 800 to 900 know I lost two cars and ev- sponders scrambled to evacu- Susquehanna’s path. In east- for the remnants of Lee. ate holdouts who didn’t heed ern Pennsylvania, where hun- Rose Simko packed up her warnings to leave. Buses and dreds of roads were closed, car and headed to higher then boats were used to evac- flooding and a rock slide par- ground to stay with family. uate residents, and National tially closed the Schuylkill She was worried about her Guard helicopters were on Expressway, a major artery house, just 150 feet from a standby. into Philadelphia. levee, but knew she had to “It’s going to get worse,” Amtrak passenger service leave. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said, on New York’s east-west cor- “Everything is replaceable,” warning people to leave when ridor was canceled, as were she said, “but my life is not.” they get the order. classes at many colleges and Bekanich said several thou- Up to nine inches of rain fell schools across the Northeast. sand people left their homes, in parts of Pennsylvania, and At least 11 deaths have been but he did not yet have a com- a similar amount fell in Bing- blamed on Lee: four in central plete total. Shelters prepared hamton. Rivers and streams Pennsylvania, two in north- to handle close to 5,000 peo- passed or approached flood ern Virginia and one in Mary- ple were beginning to fill up, stage from Maryland to Mas- land, along with four others Luzerne County Commission- sachusetts, and experts said killed when it came ashore on er Maryanne Petrilla said. more flooding was coming. the Gulf Coast last week. Some 20,000 evacuations The storm compounded the Pennsylvania Gov. Tom were ordered for the Bing- misery for some people still Corbett warned of “a public hamton area, and another trying to bounce back from health emergency because 6,000 to 10,000 in Harris- Hurricane Irene. sewage treatment plants are burg, Pennsylvania’s capital. Some of the areas hardest underwater and no longer Crews put sandbags around hit by the August storm, such working.” the governor’s mansion, and AP as Vermont, avoided the brunt “Flood water is toxic and the first lady moved furnish- New Yorkers examine the rising floodwaters outside their homes of the latest bad weather. polluted,” he said. “If you ings from the first floor as the Thursday. Lee has devestated thousands along the east coast. But in Paterson, N.J., where don’t have to be in it, keep river spilled over its banks. page 6 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com Friday September 9, 2011 Inside Column Fair share of careers CrackBerry Stress. High pressure. Competition. resource for those willing to seek out its assistance. That’s the atmosphere on campus right now. Two career The Center’s advisors have helped countless students to fairs were held this week and all eyes are on the prize — an find jobs outside of the Career Fair and will continue to do I recently joined the hordes of internship or full-time offer. Particularly for seniors, all so. smartphone owners on this campus. talk is of resumes and job interviews. Many students have It is easy to be stressed as those around you secure their My weapon of already secured jobs and many more will post-graduation plans, but jobs exist beyond choice? The new be interviewing for positions in the coming the month of October. BlackBerry Torch, weeks. But many students do not know how to be- with touchscreen But for those still looking, the focus on gin seeking out those opportunities. and full keyboard. landing that job right now, as many of our While the Mendoza College of Business In related news, I peers are doing, only makes the task seem does a fantastic job preparing its students have never been so more daunting. for future careers both inside and out of the on top of new email, Of the 12 members of the Observer Edito- classroom, Arts & Letters students gain little text and instant rial Board, only one currently has a job of this insight during their course work. messages. For those offer for after graduation. We are comprised of one gradu- Even for those seeking a post-graduate degree, little help of you who don’t ate student, seven seniors, including one from Saint Mary’s, is offered. know, the Black- Amanda Gray three juniors and one sophomore and represent 18 different The Career Center does offer resources for those apply- Berry blinks a little majors, ranging from Arts & Letters to Business to pre- ing to graduate schools, but with the multitude of fields that red light whenever News Writer med. make up the College of Arts & Letters, it would be difficult you have a message Of these 12 people, only three even considered going to for the Career Center to have a good handle on each one. waiting. That little yesterday’s Career Fair. The prevailing thought amongst us, Currently the best way for a Notre Dame student applying red light becomes impossible to resist, and amongst a large population of the Notre Dame student to graduate programs to find help is to contact a professor even in class or the dining hall. body, is that there is no point in going to the career fair. directly, someone who has gone through the process before. Addicted users call it a “CrackBer- Even with so many companies attending, there are few The Career Center, the College itself or the individual ry,” and I’m slowly noticing the symp- that hold career prospects or interest for students with departments should be making more of an effort to facilitate toms everywhere — including me. interests outside of business or engineering. While large this mentoring. Smartphones are taking over our daily groups of students in business attire wandered through the The College of Arts & Letters, as well as the departments communication and entertainment. Joyce Center Fieldhouse handing out resumes and meeting under its umbrella, should consider taking a page from We’re slowly growing into a genera- company representatives, many sat at home, discouraged at Mendoza’s book — tell your students a career exists for them tion that does nothing but check their their lack of job prospects. outside the classroom and how the skills they have developed phones constantly. Engineers had their career fair Tuesday, architecture within their major are beneficial across many industries. Yet, this problem speaks to a much students will have theirs in March and last night served Encourage students to explore the countless jobs available larger and scarier conclusion — what much of the business school and a selection of Arts & Let- and cultivate more resources and connections to aid them as do people give up when they become ters majors. the business, engineering and architecture schools do. addicted to handheld technology? The Fall Career Fair offered fantastic opportunities for Similarly, offer more assistance and resources for those Users of all smartphones, not just students interested in industries such as finance, banking applying to graduate programs or preparing for other post- BlackBerries, always have some at- and technology. However, for students hoping to pursue graduate opportunities. tention divided away from the present careers outside of these fields, the night offered few draws. Arts & Letters majors often feel intimidated when prepar- interaction. The instant the phone Unfortunately, the Fall Career Fair has always held more ing for graduation and incompetent compared to their peers flashes, vibrates or dings means they opportunities for business majors. While Arts & Letters who secure jobs so early in the year. drop what they’re doing to respond. students can look forward to a service fair and the Winter These students are capable and the opportunities exist, To prove my point: while writing this Career and Internship Fair, the pressure and prevailing but without the same degree of assistance offered to so many column I received three text messages attitude on campus to find a job now is overwhelming. And other majors and career focuses, Arts & Letters majors, or and three emails, and all of them with employment rates still running low, especially for any student unsure of their future career, often feel stuck. were responded to before I continued recent college graduates, it’s no wonder students who don’t With more resources, better contacts and a greater em- writing. have a business major feel the pressure to choose some- phasis on career exploration, the many campus departments Beyond stealing our time, smart- thing more “practical.” and institutions could relieve some of this burden and lead phones are making us a lazy society. For students following career paths outside of those their students to greater success and reduced stress in their When is the last time you memorized represented at the Fair, the Career Center is a fantastic search for a job. a phone number? The convenience of the Contacts function means you don’t have to … until your phone dies and you need to call someone. The same Letter to the Editor laziness applies to meeting some- one or going out. What did people do before mass text messages of locations or calling a friend that you lost at the Remembering Tina mall? People interacted with other people in more personal ways than we do now. The world lost an amazing woman Wednesday night. She a part of it — so many experiences wouldn’t have happened We also lost all attention span once wasn’t a current student, or a former professor or former without her. smartphones hit our hands. With hun- college president but that doesn’t mean she is any less de- Tina was one of the strongest women I know and she dreds of thousands of Apps and web serving of inches dedicated to her in The Observer. fought hard through the end. I feel blessed to have been surfing capabilities, the smartphone Tina Durski has been employed at Notre Dame in vari- given time to see her one last time and say goodbye as she has become the ultimate procrastina- ous positions since the 90s, but most recently she was the pushed herself to attend the infamous Durski tailgate before tion and distraction device. If some- administrative assistant for the Band of the Fighting Irish. the USF game. She raised three great children, had an awe- thing doesn’t grab and hold our atten- I’ve known Tina and her family for the past six years some husband and a job where she got to see a ton of stu- tion from the very nanosecond of our after meeting her daughter, Krista, in Spanish class during dents who she loved and who loved her each day. If that isn’t first encounter, we move on to the next my first year at Saint Mary’s. She quickly became my Mom the definition of a good life that we should celebrate, I don’t thing. No longer are we forced into away from home letting us do our laundry at her house and know what is. watching or reading one item, or, God making sure we were well fed. Tina was a mother away from home to all of us, and I’m forbid, playing one game. This conclu- Sophomore year, my best friend joined the band and I got sure I speak for a lot of people when I say that she will be sion frightens me because it means we to know Tina on a different level. She loved every single missed greatly and her loss will be felt immensely. will eventually turn away from dif- person who carried those instruments, no matter if they Rest in Peace, Tina. Thank you for touching my life and ficult things. We won’t take the time to were band members, band managers or band best friends. I helping make my time at Saint Mary’s great. ask hard questions because we don’t never once walked into her office when she didn’t say hello want to expend the effort. and genuinely ask how my day was. She always managed to Liz Harter Don’t forget the expense of smart- make me laugh and never hesitated to tell me when I was Class of ‘09, Former Saint Mary’s Editor phones. Phones might be discounted being a little crazy. Cincinnati, OH or free, but wireless carriers make My college experience was what it was because she was Sept. 8 money on expensive data plans, apps and accessories. As the smartphones are hitting our hands, they are also hitting our wallets. Quote of the day Even with all of this considered, I won’t give up my BlackBerry. (It is my preciousssssss.) However, I hope these points come back to me when I find “The secret of happiness myself clicking away mindlessly on the is to make others believe buttons. Perhaps I’ll learn to put down they are the cause of it.” the phone to interact with people face- to-face. Isn’t the first step of recovery Al Batt admitting you have a problem? U.S. writer and speaker

The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Contact Amanda at [email protected] Friday, September 9, 2011 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com page 7 War weary America Go green, earn green

Love me or hate me, but don’t call in the world on military technology. At last night’s career fair, did you find project manager for a green company, me a liar. One of my critics recently Why? If we are not going to use it to that perfect match — an exciting and work as an architect to design efficient attacked the truthfulness of my last rid the world of tyranny and oppres- inspiring company that will launch your buildings, get into socially responsible piece. I do believe in and practice jour- sion, then what is the point? What is career? While I hope many of you did, investing, design eco-friendly furniture, nalistic integrity the point of having an all-volunteer I’m also sure there is be a copywriter for a green brand, or my even though I am military that can fight three wars plus a large group of you Rachel Novick personal favorite, be a baker at an eco- not a journalist. I pirates plus drug cartels, while the wondering, “What do friendly bakery! Go online and search am an editorialist, rest of us go about our business? Is I do now?” The GreenMan for sustainable companies and job posi- and in my opinion America going to take advantage of its Maybe the compa- tions and you’ll be surprised at all of the columns I don’t blessings to share peace and wealth nies sounded dull, possibilities that will pop up. have enough space with other nations, or will America maybe you didn’t make a great connec- And for those of you who are even to stick in a source. greedily hoard its blessings and hope tion with the representative or maybe more awesome, I should mention that It ruins the flow. others follow suit on their own terms? you just felt like something was missing. there are many jobs out there that focus But this time The fact is there is still trouble and Notre Dame students are known for exclusively on sustainability as their I will make an Mark Easley injustice in the world that I believe their commitment to service and active main practice. Many companies have de- exception so I can the United States can defeat single- involvement in the community. We want veloped a corporate social responsibility curb stomp these Elephant in handedly, if we only had the courage to feel that our work has a purpose, position which encompasses sustainabil- vile allegations the Room to try. However, we won’t do that if we that we are doing some good for those ity, while others have a sustainability against my good engage and get bogged down in con- around us. Domers are also known for manager responsible for greening all name. According to flicts that eat up resources and don’t being high achievers, with a tremendous aspects of operations. icasultie.org, which mirrors closely De- show significant results. We’ve tried drive to succeed professionally. Starbucks is one such company. The partment of Defense official numbers, our hardest in Afghanistan, but noth- Now this could be a bit bold for me to CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) the following are combat deaths in ing can save that god-forsaken place say, but maybe, just maybe, a focus on team at Starbucks is largely responsible Operation Enduring Freedom. 2008: at this point in time. One day, Afghani- sustainability was what was missing for maintaining the company’s emphasis 155. 2009: 317. 2010: 499. 2011: 310. stan will be rich with the valuable ore from your night at the Career Fair. on Fair Trade coffee, and ethical means A summation of these numbers gives locked away in its mountains, and our Making sustainability part of your of procurement are a critical component you a total of 1,281 KIAs in Afgani- liberation of its people from the Tali- work clearly would give you an opportu- of sustainability. In addition, Starbucks stan. In Operation Iraqi Freedom from ban will be a bright spot in its history, nity to contribute to the common good, has committed to making their cups 2008-present the number is 576 KIAs. but today they are so far behind the but did you know that companies with recyclable, using more post-consumer So actually, I was being quite con- rest of the world it doesn’t matter how an emphasis on sustainability also tend materials, and designing all new stores servative with President Obama about much money we poor into it. to outperform the market? Companies up to LEED (Leadership in Energy and his total body count. If even one Ameri- We have to leave now. Not a gradual focused on identifying ways to reduce Environmental Design) standards. (I can life is valuable, then these Obama drawdown, but an instant pack up, their reliability on limited resources are realize I may have just justified your wars have been very costly. like Saigon in 1975. Last chopper out. truly at an advantage. second Starbucks run of the day. Sorry Now I do this not just to clear my I commend Bush for his compassion- Many American companies have for feeding the habit!) The upshot is, if name and put egg on the face of an- ate effort to try and turn the country claimed a seat in the Global 100, the you’re faced with looming career choices other liberal know-nothing, but also to around instead of cratering it with a Global Responsible Investment Net- and looking for a way to make a differ- illustrate a bigger point I have. nuclear response, and he made a good work’s list of the most sustainable ence, consider sustainability. America is tired of wars without a run, but it was setup for failure from corporations in the world. Some of the Whether you get a job at a company mission. We want swift and decisive the beginning. I guess no one clued better-known ones include: Johnson with sustainability as a business strat- engagements if we must have them. Obama in to that fact, and unfortu- and Johnson (2nd worldwide), Intel (6th egy, or with a green-minded company These aren’t just numbers, these are nately many American families have worldwide), GE (11th worldwide), Proc- or non-profit, or even as a CSR consul- people we are talking about. When paid the price since. tor and Gamble, Kraft Foods, PG&E. tant that helps other corporations make you graduate, some of your classmates There are new battlefronts opening Some of these companies were present more eco-friendly choices, you can make will go off to fight for us overseas. They up where the United States is needed. last night, but maybe you didn’t even a huge contribution to improving our will be put in danger and their lives We must reconsolidate our forces to be give them a thought. I can’t really blame world for the next generation. and their friend’s lives will be at risk. able to fully engage in these new loca- you, after all, who knew that Johnson Maybe this was a shameless plug, People we know now, people we eat tions. The “Arab Spring” was a great and Johnson was so much more than maybe not. Maybe those four shots of with at the dining hall and go to class opportunity for us to topple many of baby shampoo? There are some of you, espresso this morning were a bad idea. with, could potentially be slain in some the enemies of freedom in the Middle however, who are looking for more than A large majority of you probably didn’t hell hole far away from home. East, but I fear that opportunity may a corporation with a strong sustain- even go to the Career Fair ... Oh well. But they signed up to do it anyway have passed us by. We must prepare ability policy. You may want to consider Until next time, stay green, stay Irish. because they have a higher calling to for the next time, where we can make working for a company that is solely service. I don’t want to see their sacri- a real difference in the course of hu- focused on promoting practical sustain- The views expressed in this column are fice wasted, and I certainly don’t want man history. able products or services. You don’t nec- those of the author and not necessarily their lives cut short with a one way These wars are no longer Bush’s essarily need a background in sustain- those of The Observer. ticket home in a casket. We have a duty wars. Obama has had three years ability per se to realize this dream. Email your predicaments to the to use our military to promote freedom to end the conflicts (like everyone No matter what your skills, you can GreenMan at askthegreenman@gmail. abroad and protect it at home, but we thought he would) and instead he has usually find a way to apply them in this com and let him answer you with a sus- also have a duty to our countrymen either escalated them or has been field. You could be a web developer or tainable twist. to not waste their commitment to our extremely timid in drawing down our shared defense with pointless engage- troop strength. It is a fantasy to believe ments. that he deserves his Nobel peace prize I am the biggest war hawk I know. after what we have witnessed over Letter to the Editor Not only do I believe the United States the course of his term. The takeaway should intervene abroad to promote from this: If you inherited a war you freedom and democracy, but we are don’t agree with, don’t keep fighting obligated to do so. Soldiers don’t sign it. American blood is too precious to Caution appreciated up for the military so they can sit waste on combat without a mission. around the base and drink beers and blow stuff up once in a while. They The views expressed in this column Dear Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s the importance of your cooperation with sign up to fight and eliminate the ene- are those of the author and not neces- students, emergency warnings. Equally criti- mies of America and free people of the sarily those of The Observer. Thank you for your cooperation and cal is your respect for occasions when world, and to protect our citizens and Mark Easley is a senior computer courtesy as you exited the stands and we simulate emergencies and practice our peace-loving and rarely committed science major. He can be reached at waited patiently for the game to resume life-saving responses. When University allies. We spend the most out of anyone [email protected] last Saturday. safety officials issue an alert about any Your safety is a foundational concern emergency — via text, phone, e-mail, for us. While you may occasionally feel the Web, or the campus-wide public ad- that our abundance of caution is overly dress system — you can be sure that the Editorial Cartoon paternal, it is important that you recog- danger is real or the practiced response nize that there are occasions or patterns is essential to your safety. We ask you to of danger that you cannot see. continue responding in the general man- It took approximately 17 minutes to ner you did on Saturday. evacuate (most) of the stadium. The Please be perpetually conscious of dramatic bolt of lightning west of the your own well-being, and in the spirit of stadium (that precipitated its total Notre Dame, be equally concerned for evacuation) was the visual and audi- the safety of those around you. tory evidence of our officials’ concerns. What you couldn’t have seen were the Rev. Thomas P. Doyle other 334 lightning strikes within a Vice President 10-mile radius of Notre Dame during Student Affairs the two game delays. The closest strike Sept. 8 was 7/10ths of a mile from the stadium and carried an electric current of about Mike Seamon 20,000 amps — some 100,000 times the Associate Vice President lethal dose. Campus Safety I bring this to your attention to affirm Sept. 8 page 8 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com Friday, September 9, 2011

By MARY CLAIRE O’DONNELL your team. Furthermore, the proximity to great time — sure to be even better if the Irish Scene Writer enemy fans provides excellent opportunities do well. for heckling them — in a friendly manner, of Football Saturdays are some of the best course — for their poor taste in sports teams. How to Watch days at Notre Dame, without a doubt. But Food inside the stadium or at nearby restau- If you are headed to the game, make all of even that doesn’t mean the weekends we rants may be expensive or subject to long us proud with your cheers, jeers and Irish don’t have home turf advantage can’t be just lines, so tailgating is the way to go. pride. Wear The Shirt into the stadium. Fly as epic. Whether you are watching the game your ND flag from your car. Sing along to in South Bend, the Big House or any other Where to Watch the band. Whatever you do, just make sure venue, here are some tips to make your If you are headed up to the Big House with a the opposing team knows the Fighting Irish weekend memorable and amazing. ticket this weekend, or to any away game this faithful are there en masse. And if you are season, you are one of the chosen few. Enjoy in enemy territory but not necessarily inside What to Eat your time in enemy territory and keep up the the stadium, make sure your fellow bar-oc- Sustenance is a hugely important part of spirit even amidst rabid opposing fans. For cupants are fully aware of your allegiances. any day, but especially game days, when you those without a ticket, going to a local bar is Do push-ups inside the establishment if nec- might be tailgating in triple-digit tempera- a great alternative. This option may only be essary. tures or sitting through a rainy game. The for those 21+, depending on the rules of the right food will help keep your energy up dur- pub. However if that is you, going to bars is a If you are at home watching the game on TV, ing the whole game and help avert rough great way to enjoy all the fun an away game don’t let your enthusiasm wane even though Sunday mornings. And don’t you want your has to offer. You can meet the locals, still en- the team can’t see it. Wear your favorite strength for the pushups we will all hope- gage in some friendly taunting and watch the memorabilia to show your Irish pride. Dec- fully be doing in excess tomorrow? For those game from inside if the weather goes foul. orate your dorm room or apartment with of you staying home and watching the game, If you are staying in South Bend for the away Irish-themed ornaments from the local Dol- chili is a great option. This delicious stew game, don’t fret; you can still have a fantastic lar Store or Christmas Tree Shop. The team is a great crowd-pleaser and easy to make Saturday. Gather your friends in your apart- may not be able to see your fanaticism, but for all the friends gathered in your living or ment or dorm room, if space allows. If it they can feel it. Keep up the spirit in and common room. doesn’t, rally the troops in one of the lounges outside your domicile. Don’t let it fade even If you are heading to an opposing stadium, in your dorm. Assign different people differ- if they Irish suffer a rough half. pack your grill and brats. Tailgating is a ent snack items to bring, from chips to salsa, fantastic way to meet rival fans and engage soda to brownies. As long as your friends and Contact Mary Claire O’Donnell at in friendly competitions to prove the worth of delicious snacks surround you, you will have a [email protected]

By PATRICK MCMANUS edy Central series “Stella,” made the David Hyde Pierce of “Fraiser” fame, Sean Axmaker of the “Seattle Post- Scene Writer movie a family affair. They brought “SNL” cast member Molly Shannon, Intelligencer” called it “harmless, in Michael Ian Black, a fellow veteran Judah Friedlander from “30 Rock,” amiably entertaining and completely Some movies move us. Some movies from both series to play McKinley, and the immensely talented Amy Poehler, pointless.” Although even the film’s make us think. Some movies make us Ken Marino and the good reviews were not especially question what it means to be human. from “The recent- flattering, any audience can enjoy a “Wet Hot American Summer” is not State” to ly-mint- pointless, funny movie. one of those movies. play Vic- ed star While “Wet Hot American Sum- The film earned the ire of critics tor. Marino Bra d ley mer” is not the best work of any of and failed to make an impact at the is perhaps Cooper. its actors, the ensemble cast turns box office upon its release in 2001, best known “ W e t in admirable performances in this but has since become a cult classic. for his star- Hot” is a summer camp farce that does any- Written by Michael Showalter and ring turn very po- thing but take itself seriously. For David Wain, directed by Wain and as Ron in lar izi ng moviegoers who enjoy recognizing featuring an all-star comedy cast, the Starz m o v i e . people from other things, hearing “Wet Hot American Summer” is a sa- original se- Accord- camp stories or taking a lightheart- tiric homage to summer camp mov- ries “Party ing to ed comedic trek down memory lane, ies in the tradition of the classic Bill Down.” mov- “Wet Hot American Summer” is a Murray film “Meatballs.” The film ie-re- movie you might want to check out. “Wet Hot American Summer” fol- is chocked v iew i ng “Wet Hot American Summer” is lows the events of August 18, 1981— full of cur- w eb s i t e playing at the DeBartolo Performing the last day at Camp Firewood for r e n t - d a y R o t t e n Arts Center Saturday at 11:59 p.m. the many kids and counselors. The big names. “Wet Hot American Sum- Tomatoes, the film currently holds a Tickets are $3 for students and are camp’s inhabitants seek to end their mer” features Paul Rudd and Eliza- 19% Fresh rating with the Top Crit- available online at performingarts. summer on a high note. beth Banks, who reunited with di- ics, while 83% of audience members nd.edu. Wain and Showalter, both alums rector David Wain for 2008’s “Role liked it. Tom Maurstad of the “Dallas of the early ‘90s MTV sketch com- Models.” The cast also includes alter- Morning News” deemed the movie, Contact Patrick McManus at edy show “The State” and the Com- native comedian Janeane Garafalo, “an almost laughless bomb,” while [email protected] Friday, September 9, 2011 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com page 9

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“Moneyball” “The Rum Diary” “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” “Abduction” “The Artist” Premiering Sept. 28 Premiering Oct. 28 Premiering Sept. 16 Premiering Sept. 23 Premiering Nov. 23

Based on the best-selling Johnny Depp returns to This film features enough Taylor Lautner’s new You probably think you 2003 nonfiction book of the work of Hunter S. Thom- “Harry Potter” cast mem- thriller, “Abduction,” is don’t ever want to watch a the same name by Michael son in this fictional account bers to make an HP8. “Tin- a teenybopper’s version silent film. But the trailer Lewis, “Moneyball” follows of Thomson’s time in Puerto ker, Tailor Soldier, Spy” of “The Bourne Identity.” for “The Artist” might just the journey of Billy Beane, Rico as a journalist. Thom- looks to be an intense cold Look out Matt Damon — prove you wrong. The film, general manager of the Oak- son wrote the book that in- war thriller devoid of help- Taylor Lautner is stealing which has been racking land A’s, and the revolution spired “Fear and Loathing ful house elves, but instead your mojo, and breaking up awards since it hit the he started in Major League in Las Vegas,” which also filled with refined British “tween”-age hearts in the festival circuit earlier this Baseball in the early 2000’s. stars Depp. Thompson is accents. From the trailer, process. In the trailer, Laut- year, is in black-and-white The trailer gives glimpses of known for his off the wall, we know that a former spy, ner and his female compan- and features no dialogue. the mathematical approach drug-ridden and wildly George Smiley (Gary Old- ion (Lily Collins) discover But festival audiences that Beane and his assis- entertaining stories. The man) comes out of retire- that Lautner’s character have fallen in love with tant general manager, Paul trailer for “The Rum Diary” ment to search for a Soviet is on a missing person’s the film. The trailer gives De Podesta, pioneered — a seems to promise more of mole within the ranks of website. This sends the a glimpse as to why. De- feature of the film that any the same. With Depp star- MI6 (the British version soon-to-be couple off on a spite its lack of dialogue, baseball fan should find fas- ring and a talented sup- of the CIA). The movie is whirlwind, action-packed the trailer draws you into cinating. Equally interest- porting cast, the film looks based on a novel by John le adventure to find out who it and takes you along an ing is the human story that to deal with issues of justice Carré, who was actually a Lautner really is. In this emotional ride, complete the trailer presents. In real and morality, while main- spy himself for MI5 and MI6 self-discovery process, the with a jazz-age soundtrack life, Beane is a man known taining Thomson’s trippy in the ‘50s and ‘60s. This pair also has to avoid being full of emotional depth for his incredible charm and and whacked-out spirit. trailer promises everything caught by the sophisticated and some stunning physi- dedication to his team, but from suspense and betray- intelligence service that cal performances by the also for his uncontrollable al to romance and Collin begins hunting them. Now film’s stars. Mainstream rage and struggles with his Firth. It’s a must see. that Lautner’s covered the audiences might be put off emotions. Much like “The bases of a romance movie by the concept of the film, Blind Side” a few years ago, with the “Twilight“ saga, but the trailer is simply en- this film has a chance to be he is starring in a new film chanting. a great sports film that ap- that can be classified as ac- peals to more than the typi- tion, drama and mystery. cal fan. For explosions, fight scenes and teenage identity crises, mark your calendars for Sept. 23.

“The Hunger Games” “Drive” “Ides of March” “Footloose” “Like Crazy” Premiering March 23, 2012 Premiering Sept. 16 Premiering Oct. 7 Premiering Oct. 14 Premiering Oct. 28

It may only be a minute- Given that this film is all In the lead up to the 2012 Director Craig Brewer is No one can blame you if long teaser trailer, but the first about a stunt driver with a election, this movie has just making a bold move remak- you watch the “Like Crazy” peek at the hotly anticipated seedy side job, the trailer enough intrigue to make poli- ing the 1984 Kevin Bacon trailer over and over and “The Hunger Games” does not portrays exactly the kind of tics sexy again. Ryan Gosling classic. “Footloose” fol- over. To be honest, it’s kind disappoint. The teaser shows confusion found in all action is a political analyst who is lows the story of city boy of impossible not to. With only heroine Katniss Everdeen thrillers. With a starring being poached by the enemy Ren McCormack, who loves the gorgeous and simplistic (Jennifer Lawrence) racing cast of Carey Mulligan and because of his talent, but his rock and roll, yet moves to Ingrid Michaelson cover of through the woods, encounter- Ryan Gosling, it showcases idealism is what drew him a small town that bans the “Can’t Help Falling in Love” ing some dangerous obstacles beautiful people in some se- to his candidate in the first music and all associated floating in the background, and proving her marksman- riously sticky situations. The place. Oh right, his candi- dancing. Very little can we get glimpses of the natu- ship with her famous bow and trailer also features a brief date is none other than the ever match up to Bacon’s ralistic love story acted out arrow. But she looks good dong cameo by Christina Hen- gorgeous George Clooney — fantastic dance moves, but by Felicity Jones and the it. The teaser should prove to dricks of “Mad Men” fame, who wouldn’t want Clooney this remake takes a valiant vastly underrated Anton doubters that Lawrence has which leaves the audience as president? At the same stab, especially with such a Yelchin. A hit at Sundance, the chops to play the beloved questioning, where does she time the trailer reveals his star-studded cast. Unfortu- many college students will Katniss and that director Gary even fit into this? The best relationship with an intern nately, one place where this surely relate to the compli- Ross is intensely focused on a part of the trailer, however, from his own camp, played by new movie really misses the cations of the long distance world that feels real and dan- is a slow motion montage of Evan Rachel Wood. Near the beat is in the dancing. Ren’s relationship the characters gerous, despite its futuristic Gosling kicking some serious end of the trailer, Gosling be- dance moves seem to be face after graduating from setting. butt, set to classical music. trays Clooney (Et tu Brute?) taken right out of “Step college. Bonus points if you and a montage of dramatic Up”—or one of the affili- spot Katniss Everdeen her- moments ensues. ated sequels—which is not self (Jennifer Lawrence), very rock and roll. Overall, who is now more famous though this remake does not than both stars. seem to egregiously offend Bacon and his classic movie, it may not be worth the $10 in theatres.

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Sports Authority MLB Obsession with ranks Braves inch closer to wild card

This is the fifth of a new the obsession with ranking, Associated Press Observer feature. A series of 10 not that Dirk was one of many Observer sportswriters will have players subjected to it. NEW YORK — Chipper columns appear in this space on If I were to ask if Michael Jones earned himself anoth- a bi-weekly rotation. Hopefully Jordan was one of the top-5 er turn in the two-hole. some of these writers will grab basketball players of all-time, Jones looked real com- your attention, and you’ll know the answer would undoubt- fortable starting as the No. when and where to find more of edly be resoundingly af- 2 batter for the first time their thoughts. firmative. What about Wilt since 1996, hitting a double Chamberlain? Of course. Bill and homer and helping the Sports fans, analysts and Russell? Kareem Abdul-Jab- Atlanta Braves snap a three- commentators today are bar? Naturally. Larry Bird? game skid with a 6-5 victory obsessed with rankings. In Magic Johnson? That’s six over the New York Mets on an age of the ESPYs and Top players already. So, though Thursday in the first game Plays, of the answer to the question of a doubleheader made nec- Web Gems “Is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar essary by the threat of Hur- and the among the top-five players of ricane Irene. BCS, all all-time?” seems obvious, it The Braves were forced to teams, all isn’t. He’s one of the top-six, make a quick stop in New players, all but that’s as much as can be York to play two games post- plays and said. poned Aug. 27-28 after be- all achieve- It is easy to haphazardly ing handed their first three- ments are assign ranks to players or game sweep of the season, ranked. teams without putting by the Phillies. They next ESPN much thought into it. But head to St. Louis for a cru- makes a Eric Prister by this point, professional cial set against the team ranking of sports have a long history trailing them in the wild- not only Senior Writing and it is very tempting to card race. Only several hun- college Development rank current events higher dred fans were on hand to AP football Editor than older ones – they’re see the start of the twinbill teams, more fresh in our minds. at 4:10 p.m. Atlanta second baseman Dan Uggla attempts to turn a double which But too often claims are Atlanta manager Fredi play after making a force out at second base in the third inning. while subjective still mat- made with no real basis and Gonzalez tried shaking up ters to some degree, but the with very little actual thought his scuffling club, losers of crew, holding propane tanks, ran through the clubhouse teams in each of the ‘Big behind them. five of six over all coming in, dried areas of the infield us- before the game in a football Four’ professional sports on Why does it matter who by stacking his top on-base ing portable heat torches referee’s uniform, blowing a a weekly basis, which are is the greatest quarterback percentage guys up front. while others applied a dry- whistle and throwing a yel- purely subjective and specu- of all-time (clearly it’s John “We got some productivity ing agent to the dirt. low flag at teammates, en- lative, and which play no role Elway)? Who cares which up there, we got some people Not long after, a matchup tered with the bases loaded whatsoever in the leagues team is the best dynasty of getting on base.” Gonzalez of young starters got off to a and hit Michael Bourn with themselves. Today’s sports the 2000s (it has to be the said. “It was a good three- rough start. Mike Minor (5- a pitch to make it 6-4. Byr- fan is obsessed with trying to Patriots and their three run first.” 2) settled down first, though. dak struck out Jones to end answer the question of “who/ rings)? The Mt. Rushmore Jones and his teammates “It was nice to see him not the inning. what/where is the best?” of Sports (Michael Jordan, responded with their big- spook — for lack of a better The run was needed, be- Never was this more clear Wayne Gretzky, Babe Ruth gest offensive output in six word,” Gonzalez said, “and cause Nick Evans hit a sacri- than during the 2011 NBA and Muhammad Ali)? What games. Cleanup hitter Fred- give us a nice outing.” fice fly off Jonny Venters in Playoffs. Yes, the LeBron- are we doing? die Free- Schwinden the bottom half. choked-Wade-is-the-best- Sports are by nature objec- man hit a (0-1) gave up Schwinden, a 22nd round player-of-the-Big-Three-or- tive. One team wins and one t w o - r u n three runs draft pick in 2008, went 8-8 is-it-Big-Two team loses, d o u b l e “It was nice to see with two outs with a 3.95 ERA for Triple-A 2011 NBA But too often claims are based on how and Mar- in the first. Buffalo this year. He retired Playoffs. But many points tin Prado [pitcher Mike Minor] Making his his first better then gave up the ranking made with no real basis they score. had an RBI not spook — for lack of 12th start this a double to Jones and walked didn’t have and with very little actual But it is also single in a better word — and year, Minor Brian McCann. Dan Uggla anything thought behind them. incredibly the first. give us a nice outing.” was tagged grounded out and Freeman to do with subjective. J a s o n for a two-out doubled in two runs and LeBron or the The strike H e y w a r d Fredi Gonzalez grand slam move to third on the throw Big Three — analysts, and zone in baseball, charges in had the Braves’ manager in the bottom home. Martin Prado followed by proxy fans, were obsessed basketball and pass interfer- go-ahead half. He was with an RBI single. with finding Dirk Nowitzki’s ence calls in football all rely hit, an RBI nicked for just “The nerves took over a rank in the history of the on the subjective judgment single in four more hits bit. It kind of messed with NBA. of an official. Sports analy- the third in five innings my mechanics,” said Schwin- I heard Nowitzki called one sis relies almost entirely off Chris Schwinden, mak- while Schwinden gave up den, whose dad was at the of the top-50 players of all- on the subjective opinion of ing his major league debut. two more runs and left trail- game. time, one of the top-20, one so-called experts. Subjectiv- Jones tied it with his 48th ing 5-4 after throwing 100 After Minor got two easy of the top-15 and even one of ity is not something that can homer against the Mets pitched in his five. flyouts to start the bottom the top-10. On the surface, be, nor should be, removed leading off the third, his “I think it was probably half, Lucas Duda singled, some of these claims seem from the world of sports. Just most against any opponent. nerves more than anything,” David Wright doubled and quite reasonable. Certainly take a minute to think about Jose Reyes led off the Mets manager Terry Collins Angel Pagan walked. Bay he is one of the top-50, and something before you claim it ninth with a pinch-hit single said. “I’ve seen him pitch followed with his second even top-20 is possible. But to be true. off Craig Kimbrel, but the enough to know that his grand slam of the season the claim that Dirk Nowitzki closer extended his rookie command is always pretty and fourth of his career. and his now one NBA title is The views expressed in this record by retiring the next good. I’m sure he was just a “Curveball, flipped it in one of the top-10 basketball Inside Column are those of the three for his 43rd save. little nervous today. He left there,” Minor said. “Shoulda players of all-time is ludi- author and not necessarily Jason Bay hit a grand slam some balls up in the zone went after him with a fast- crous. those of The Observer. for New York, which had won that they hit pretty hard.” ball and made him hit it.” This column is not meant to Eric Prister is a graduate 10 of 13. The Braves scored a run in The 24-year-old right- bash Dirk. He is an incredible student in theological studies. After two days of continu- the eighth with a single, two hander gave up four runs player who had a post-season He can be reached at ous rain in New York, mem- walks and a hit batter. Mets and seven hits in five in- for the ages. The problem is [email protected]. bers of the Citi Field grounds reliever Tim Byrdak, who nings.

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NFL Tuck’s neck is Giants’ latest injury concern

Associated Press not want to risk his season to and defensive tackle Marvin play in the opener. Austin, their second-round draft EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — “But if I am ready to play, I am pick, is out with a torn pectoral The banged up New York Giants’ going to strap it on and play,” he muscle. defense has another injury to said. Fellow two-time Pro Bowl worry about, and this involves There are times that the medi- defensive end Osi Umenyiora is two-time Pro Bowl defensive end cal personnel will tell a player rehabilitating his knee after ar- Justin Tuck. that he can play because it won’t throscopic surgery and will not The Giants defensive cap- make the injury worse. Tuck play in the opener. First-round tain didn’t practice Thursday said that’s not true in his situa- draft pick Prince Amukamara, a because of a sore neck, and he tion. cornerback, is out with a broken indicated he would not play in “I have played through a lot foot. the season opener against the of stuff, hopefully, I can play Defensive coordinator Per- Redskins in Washington unless through this one,” said Tuck, ry Fewell insisted his defense it improved. who played with a torn labrum would not be limited by the “I am concerned but I am not against Tampa Bay in 2009. injuries. He admitted he has panicked,” Tuck said. “Like I Kiwanuka advised Tuck to be modified some things in the said, it has not healed as fast as I cautious. Redskins’ gameplan because of wanted to. I am not panicked by “I tell everybody that has a Goff’s injury, but noted the next it. It is getting better, just not as neck issue, better safe than sor- player on the depth chart has to fast as I want it to.” ry,” Kiwanuka said. “One of the step up and do the job. Tuck, who was limited in best things that helped me out At middle linebacker, that practice on Wednesday, suffered was that as soon as I felt symp- would be rookie Greg Jones. If a stinger in a preseason game toms, I had it checked out imme- Tuck can’t go, the Giants could against the New York Jets on diately, otherwise I’d be in a very either switch Kiwanuka from Aug. 29. While the injury feels different predicament right now. linebacker to end, start Chris better, he still has some local- I think erring on the side of cau- Canty at end instead of tackle ized pain. tion is a must in that situation.” or simply go with veteran Dave “I have played through more Tuck said that he does not need Tollefson at end. pain,” he said. “It’s kind of eerie a lot of practice time to be ready “We’re ready,” Fewell said. when you are talking about your to play, noting he has been in- “We’re going down there to win neck.” volved in all the walkthroughs, a football game Sunday and Tuck has talked to Giants line- the team meetings and knows we’re not crying. We’re locked. backer Mathias Kiwanuka about the Redskins well from playing We’re loaded. This is a good dealing with a neck injury. Ki- them twice a season throughout challenge for us. We’ll be ready wanuka missed most of last sea- his career. to play football.” son with a herniated cervical The Giants have already lost Fewell said Tuck has been get- disk. cornerback Terrell Thomas and ting better every day. AP Tuck insists his injury is not as middle linebacker Jonathan Goff “If he plays,” Fewell said, “it Giants defensive end Justin Tuck walks off the field after bad as Kiwanuka’s, but he does to season-ending knee injuries will be a bonus for us.” suffering an injury against the Jets on Aug. 29. page 12 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Friday, September 9, 2011

especially critical against the in the game against Saint Lou- the game that comes first.” Clark hopes it’s able to trans- Pioneers (0-1-1), who utilize an is, we played a man short for One advantage the Irish hope late into more victories. Berticelli aggressive offensive attack. most of the second half when to carry into this weekend and “We’re looking for a good all- “I know Denver will be well- [junior forward] Ryan Finley the rest of the season is their around performance,” Clark continued from page 16 organized,” Clark said. “They’ll was given a red card, but we developed team chemistry, said. “I thought we got that last be quite a physical team and still generated 22 shots. So formed largely during summer weekend, we just didn’t get the they’re fairly direct. They get from that perspective, it was workouts. two results. We got one result, Saint Louis in double overtime. the ball forward; they get the positive.” “There was about half the but we didn’t get the other. I Irish coach Bobby Clark is ball into your box. And that’s Bucknell (2-1) also poses a team here taking summer think if we can do the same as hoping for more consistency on something that we’ll obviously potent threat to the Irish, com- school classes and also play- we did last week, but actually the defensive end of the field have to take care of.” ing into the weekend on a two- ing together, so I think that’s defend a little bit better as a this weekend. Though the defense did not game winning streak. Clark, really kept a little continuity group, and [make] some of our “We’ve got to be much more play up to Clark’s liking, the however, is not directly con- to it,” junior midfielder Dillon shots on the goal, we can go stingy in the back,” Clark said. Irish offense had an impres- cerned with the Bison at the Powers said. “And I think like home pretty happy.” “We need to get a little bit better sive weekend — headlined by moment. we feel we’re further along in The Irish square off against at not giving up goals, because the four-goal outburst against “We’ll have a look at Bucknell our ability to play on the field Denver at 7:30 p.m. Friday and in both games we played very the Flyers — something he on Friday night when they play than we have been at this stage face Bucknell at 2 p.m. Sunday, well. But when you’ve dominat- hopes will continue in the next Indiana, so we’ll have a bet- in the past few years, so that’s with both games taking place ed two games and you’ve given two contests. ter idea on Saturday on them,” a good sign.” in Alumni Stadium. up three goals, that doesn’t “I was obviously pleased Clark said. “But we’re pretty That chemistry, along with make a lot of sense.” with the goal surge against much focused on the Denver strong overall play, has been Contact Sam Gans at Improved defense will be Dayton,” Clark said. “And even game right now, because that’s on display so far this year. [email protected]

there is no preseason. said. “And that means improv- gram history. “You’ll get into trouble if you ing our offense. We have a lot of Filling out the field is Hous- Irish ever start looking ahead on your work to do, but I’ve really liked a Scodro ton, one of college golf’s most schedule, whether that be to Big lot of what I’ve seen this week.” storied programs with 16 continued from page 16 East play, the NCAA tournament Any discussion of perfor- continued from page 16 NCAA titles. or anything else,” Brown said. mance on offense has to start Yet despite the heightened “We have to take it one match at with the duo of sophomore An- sense of competition, Kubinski their first three matches of the a time. Every one counts.” drea McHugh and freshman Gopher Invitational and 15th has seen his group progress in season, coasting to a sweep While every opponent cer- Jeni Houser. McHugh, reign- at the NCAA Championships. training and is optimistic that of the Shamrock Invitational tainly has to be respected, ing Big East rookie of the year, The Razorbacks are led by his unranked squad can steal and a 3-0 record. Brown hopes Brown and the Irish are much and Houser, named to the all- sophomore Sebastian Cap- a win this weekend. that last weekend’s hiccups more concerned with their tournament team last weekend pelen, who finished second “We had a great round to- against highly-ranked Stan- own play, particularly with an at Stanford, have registered 71 in individual competition day. If we play this weekend ford and St. Mary’s (Calif.) will offense that has struggled at and 53 kills respectively this at the Invitational last year. like we have been during prac- prove to be just a slight setback times early this season. Asked season to lead the team. Cappelen was ranked at No. tice and qualifying, I’m confi- over the course of the long sea- what to expect out of the oppo- The team returns to the court 25 at the end of his freshman dent that we’ll have a good son. Though two more weeks sition this weekend, Brown was this Friday at the Joyce Center year and had a stroke aver- chance to win this weekend,” of matches separate the Irish content to keep her focus on her against Lipscomb at 7 p.m. age of slightly under 72 last he said. “[Our starters] have from Big East play and the likes own squad. year, a Razorbacks best for all been shooting around 70 of Georgetown and Villanova, “We’re focusing on us more Contact Conor Kelly at the 2010-2011 season. recently, so we’re feeling great Brown is quick to point out that than on our opponents,” Brown [email protected] Joining Arkansas as one of about our top five. We’ve been the favorites is No. 19 Iowa, playing some very difficult coming off a record-setting courses, but they’ve been play- season where it finished tied ing very well.” for 10th at the NCAA Cham- The Irish head to the Spring pionships last year. The Hill Golf Club in Wayzata, Hawkeyes fashion a senior- Minn. for the Gopher Invita- laden lineup headed by Chris tional on Sunday to start the Brant. Brant finished seventh fall season. in last year’s Gopher Invita- tional and posted the second- Contact Andrew Gastelum at lowest average score in pro- [email protected]

G RANT TOBIN/The Observer Sophomore outside hitter Andrea McHugh hits around a pair of blockers during Notre Dame’s 3-1 win over Butler on Aug. 28. The Irish will host the Golden Dome Invitational this weekend.

NASCAR Bowyer to leave RCR next season

Associated Press the day goes by. Clint’s got a cou- stuff we’re just trying to weigh ple of really good opportunities out and, again, you’ve got to have RICHMOND, Va. — It doesn’t there facing him. We just, for us, all the stars line up,” Bowyer sound as if Clint Bowyer will it just didn’t seem that we could said. “You can’t just have one be back with Richard Childress get everything worked out. piece of the puzzle or a couple Racing next season. “Clint’s still a good friend. I pieces of the puzzle. You have Neither driver or car owner want the best for him.” to have the whole puzzle put to- delcared talks totally over, but Bowyer has repeatedly said gether and that’s how you do that both sounded Thursday as if he wants a three-year contract in today’s world and you’re wast- there’s little chance they’ll come extension to stay with RCR, but ing your time talking about it to to an agreement to keep Bowyer talks have seemed strained any media because you don’t re- behind the wheel of the No. 33 over the last month. Bowyer ally have anything to deliver to Chevrolet after this year. two weeks ago even expressed them.” Childress even referred to frustration over the free agency Bowyer’s long-term future Bowyer in the past tense several process and lashed out at how he uncertain, he seemed to have a times while talking about the was being characterized in the good indication of the present: driver in an an interview on Siri- media of late. He declared his chances of mak- usXM NASCAR Radio. He called Childress’ Thursday ing the Chase for the Sprint Cup “You know, we’ve tried and comments “fair” and said there’s championship over. we’ve really worked really hard no updates in his situation. Bow- “Even if we win, it’s still, good to put the deal together to keep yer made his Cup debut with God, I think it takes a mathema- Clint,” Childress said. “It’s not Childress in 2005 and has won tician to make all the stars lined 100 percent off the table, but it’s four races in 206 career starts. up, so I’m not really worried. getting tougher and tougher as “There’s opportunities and about [the Chase],” Bowyer said page 14 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Friday, September 9, 2011

G RANT TOBIN/The Observer Irish senior defender Ellen Jantsch makes a tackle during Notre Dame’s 7-1 win over Tulsa on Sept. 2.

she said. “We need to believe in one another, come together and Waldrum really play for one another, play for our school.” continued from page 16 The Irish outscored their op- ponents 11-2 over the weekend, for us.” and Henderson alone netted The Irish defeated Santa Clara four goals. Waldrum said the (3-0-2) by a score of 1-0 last sea- Irish will have to continue to be son with a goal just 3:05 into the patient near the goal and take game. Santa Clara senior goal- advantage of good shot oppor- keeper Bianca Henninger re- tunities. corded six saves in the game and “I was happy offensively is one of several returning start- [this past weekend] with creat- ers on the Broncos’ roster. ing more chances and scoring Waldrum said he was able to more goals,” he said. “[Santa prepare his team for both Stan- Clara] probably [has] the best ford and Santa Clara all week in goalkeeper in the country in Bi- practice because the two teams anca.” run a similar system. The Irish defense remains on “The interesting thing about the top of the list of priorities, this weekend is that both teams however, as the team continues out west play with the same to search for a permanent goal- system and same formation, so keeper. there are no surprises there,” he “We’ve been working on de- said. “[Santa Clara sophomore fense still, and we’ve got to get midfielder Julie] Johnston played goalkeeping up,” Waldrum said. on the under-20 national team. “We gave up two goals this She’s really been a thorn in our weekend, and we’ve got to be side; she came to South Bend better than we are.” [last year] and played really well Opponents have scored seven against us.” goals on the Irish thus far, five On its last road trip — also more than the defense had al- against two ranked opponents — lowed five games into the sea- Notre Dame came away 0-2 after son last year, when they went dropping its first game against on to win their third national top-ranked North Carolina and championship. falling to No. 10 Duke in a Sun- Senior defender Jessica day matinee. Waldrum said the Schuveiller insisted that the de- key to a successful weekend will fense is ready to work together be to stay focused and mentally and play for the entire weekend. confident. “Just collectively as a team, “It’s so hard to play Friday and we need to be better at all- Sunday physically, but it’s tough around defense and playing to- especially against high-level gether as a group,” she said. “I teams,” he said. “Being mentally think no matter who we have on and physically prepared is huge. the field at a time, we just have We didn’t come out and perform to have a mentality that no one’s the second day last time, so we going to get past us. We have to are trying to come out and per- really support each other when form the entire weekend.” we’re on the field together.” Senior forward Melissa Hen- The Irish will face Stanford on derson agreed that confidence Friday at 10:30 p.m., and they will play an important role in re- will return to action at Santa turning home with two wins. Clara on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. “Confidence [is key], and I think we need to realize going Contact Megan Golden at in that we’re capable of doing it,” [email protected]

Saint Mary’s will rely on strong play from all positions, Calvin and will look to players such as junior setter Danie Brink and continued from page 16 senior libero/defensive special- ist Meghann Rose, who totaled “Calvin is a very tall, physical 14 and 20 digs, respectively, to team,” Kuschel said. “We will bolster the defense. Freshman need to hit much better and use outside hitter Kati Schneider their height to our advantage. and junior outside hitter Steph- This will be a great match if we anie Bodien will be looked to for show up and play our game.” strong offensive play again, as Even though this is the first they had 12 and 11 kills Tues- home game of the year for the day, respectively. Belles, Kuschel says the mental The squads will square off at preparation is no different than 7:00 p.m. Friday at the Angela if it were a road game. Athletic Center. “It’s always about getting bet- ter every time we step onto the Contact Laura Coletti at court,” she said. [email protected] Friday, September 9, 2011 The Observer u Today ndsmcobserver.com | page 15

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ND Women’s Soccer ND Volleyball Westward bound Team set to Irish ready for a pair return for of California matches Invitational By MEGAN GOLDEN Sports Writer By CONOR KELLY Sports Writer An offensive resurgence over the weekend gave No. 8 Notre After a disappointing 0-2 fin- Dame a refresh as to what is ish at the Stanford Invitational possible before it heads west in California last weekend, the to face second-ranked Stanford Irish will try to rebound this and No. 17 Santa Clara. weekend at home in the Golden Notre Dame (3-2) will open Dome Invitational. the weekend against a familiar With her team set to take on team in Stanford (4-0-1), which Lipscomb, the University of fell 1-0 to the Irish in last sea- Portland and Valparaiso, Irish son’s national championship. coach Debbie Brown believes The Cardinal return six start- playing at home will help the ers, including sophomore goal- Irish in a tournament in which keeper Emily Oliver. taking anything less than three “They have a great goalkeep- matches would be a disappoint- er, and [senior forward] Lind- ment. say Taylor up front is their go-to “It’s going to be really nice player,” Irish coach Randy Wal- to be back at the Joyce Center,” drum said. “From what we’ve Brown said. “We will never use seen of her, she looks really it as an excuse, but travel does good — [a] really energetic and wear on you. When it comes to high-tempo midfielder. They playing at home, we’re on a mis- are very good and very profes- sion.” sional, like we try to [be] here at That mission would be to re- Notre Dame. gain the winning ways of two They will be a good challenge G RANT TOBIN/The Observer weeks ago as the Irish (3-2) took Irish senior forward Melissa Henderson keeps a defender at bay in a 7-1 win over Tulsa on see WALDRUM/page 14 Sept. 2. The Irish will take on No. 2 Stanford and No. 17 Santa Clara this weekend. see IRISH/page 12

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By ANDREW GASTELUM Louisville by a margin of six Scodro leads the strong top-50 of Golf World’s list of the Irish will be up against Sports Writer strokes. Irish squad and played this the world’s best college golf- 13 other schools from 10 dif- And for a team that didn’t past summer in the U.S. Ama- ers. ferent conferences, the most Notre Dame will kick off lose any starters, the squad’s teur Championships. Scodro “Max has been great so far in the tourney’s seven-year its Big East title defense this expectations go beyond just made the cut and qualified this year,” Irish coach Jim history. This year’s lineup weekend when it heads to the defending their conference in a tightly-contested playoff Kubinski said. “I think his ex- includes Kent State, Liberty University of Minnesota for championship, senior Max round after shooting a 67 on perience this summer [at the University, Charlotte, Penn the seventh annual Gopher Scodro said. the second day. But the senior U.S. Amateur Championships] State, Lamar University, Invitational to open the sea- “Of course we want to re- lost in the next round after he has helped him a lot. I think Wisconsin and Santa Clara, son. peat our Big East champion- drew the No. 1 amateur golfer he’s been between 69 and 73 among others. The Irish won their sev- ship, but we didn’t lose any- in the world, UCLA’s Patrick every round this year so far Those others are highlight- enth Big East title last year one from the starting lineup Cantlay. with a lot of sub-seventies. ed by No. 10 Arkansas, who when they cruised to victory so we are going to push for Scodro is also the reigning He’s going to have a great finished third in last year’s at the Big East Championship that national championship,” Big East Player of the Year year.” in May, defeating runner-up Scodro said. and was recently listed in the At the Gopher Invitational, see SCODRO/page 12

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By SAM GANS Sports Writer national champions Coming off a split in a pair of games at the adidas/IU Credit By LAURA COLETTI and finish the set. We need to Union Classic in Bloomington, Sports Writer eliminate unforced errors.” Ind., the No. 14 Irish will look Eliminating errors and min- to better their performance in The Belles will take on de- imizing careless mistakes will two home games this weekend. fending national champions be essential in facing a team Notre Dame (1-1-1) hosts the Calvin in their home opener as talented as the Knights (5- Mike Berticelli Memorial Tour- Friday. 0, 1-0). Not only does Calvin nament this weekend, with Saint Mary’s (1-4, 0-1 MIAA) boast a perfect record, but it games against No. 20 Denver is coming off a 3-1 loss to brings in a team with 12 play- on Friday and Bucknell on Sun- Kalamazoo on Tuesday. The ers at 5’10” or taller, includ- day. Belles are looking to rebound ing sophomore setter Megan The Irish got off to a strong from that loss and carry the Rietma, who stands 6’2” and start last weekend with a 4-1 positive aspects of their per- was recently named the MI- win over Dayton, but could not formance into Friday’s game. AA’s specialty player of the continue the momentum, drop- “We had a great start to week for the third time in her ping their next game 2-1 to SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer the match with a seven-point career. Irish senior midfielder Adam Mena evades an Indiana defender lead,” Belles coach Toni Kus- see BERTICELLI/page 12 Aug. 27. The Irish and Hoosiers tied 0-0. chel said. “We need to push see CALVIN/page 14