The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s Volume 45: Issue 94 Friday, february 24, 2012 Ndsmcobserver.com NDeRC to State seizes student houses Construction host annual Houses to be demolished for improvement of State Road 23 causes issues conference for parking

By ADAM LLORENS By NICOLE MICHELS News Writer News writer

The Notre Dame extend- Construction of the Well- ed Research Community ness Center in the D2 South (NDeRC) will host its fifth lot has forced students to annual Collaborating for park further away from their Education and Research Fo- on-campus destinations. An- rum tomorrow in the Jordan other project planned for the Hall of Science. B1 lot this spring will also Thomas Loughran, a pro- temporarily restrict parking. fessional specialist in the Notre Dame Security Po- Department of Physics and lice director Phil Johnson member of NDeRC, said the said students still have space event is designed to en- PAT COVENEY/The Observer to park on the North side of hance interaction between Student houses located on South Bend Avenue have been seized by the state and will be campus, though there is de- local K-12 teachers and demolished in preparation for the improvement of safety and mobility in the Five Points area. creased capacity in D2 South. University administrators. “With respect to D2 Lot and The forum fosters a vibrant By SAM STRYKER under eminent domain. expected be completed by construction of the Wellness science, technology, engi- News Editor Jim Pinkerton, director of the end of 2013. Center, occupancy surveys neering and mathematics communications at the In- “[There will be] utility indicate that there is capac- (STEM) community between Living off campus is a rite diana Department of Trans- relocations, which in this ity in the adjacent lots, D2 the educators, he said. of passage for many Notre portation, said the houses urban area, will be quite Middle and D2 North, to ac- “The forum presents a Dame seniors, but the state would be demolished as detailed,” he said. “The commodate spaces lost in D2 broad spectrum of engage- of Indiana threw a wrench part of a larger project to properties are acquired … South due to construction,” ment opportunities for in several students’ housing improve State Road 23 in before construction begins Johnson said. STEM professionals for both plans for next year before the Five Points area. so they can be cleared to But construction began to researchers and educa- they could even move in. “The entire project is de- make way for these types frustrate students after the tors at the university and In an email sent Feb. 9, signed to increase mobil- of operations.” semester break. K-12 levels,” Loughran said. Mark Kramer of Kramer ity and safety through that Juniors Kelly Taylor and Senior Colleen Coley said “We’re trying to foster an Properties notified students area,” he said. Betty Graham signed a commuting to and from her integrated STEM commu- who held leases for the Pinkerton said the state lease for 920 South Bend job off-campus at the Logan nity.” 2012-13 school year at 916, claims properties under Ave. in October 2010 with Center is problematic due to Loughran said a function- 920 and 922 South Bend eminent domain far in three other people. the lack of parking spaces. Ave. that their houses were advance for preliminary see FORUM/page 3 being seized by the state work. He said the project is see HOUSES/page 7 see PARKING/page 5

Candidates explore religious life Professor discusses

By TORI ROECK News Writer Barbie doll’s impact Candidates at Moreau Sem- inary and undergraduate By CAITLIN HOUSLEY standing of a lot of things.” seminarians at Old College Saint Mary’s Editor Barbie, whose full name is deciding to become Holy Cross Barbie Millicent Roberts, is a priests or brothers may live on With blonde hair and blue teenager with an interest in Notre Dame’s campus but lead eyes, Barbie seems like an all- fashion. She hails from a make- very different lives than the American girl next door — but believe town in Illinois where average student. behind the plastic doll lies a she lives with her architect fa- Fr. James Gallagher, direc- mysterious past and a troubling ther and stay-at-home mother, tor of the Office of Vocations, message, according to Terri Russ said. said Moreau Seminary and Russ. The story behind Barbie’s cre- Old College give young men Russ, a communication stud- ation is guarded closely by her the opportunity to experience ies professor at Saint Mary’s manufacturer Mattel, , Russ religious life and determine if College, outlined the truth be- said. it is their calling. hind Barbie’s life and her im- “One of the things [Mattel] “The Moreau Seminary and pact on women in her lecture has … done is been very protec- Old College Undergraduate “Barbie — Love Her, Hate Her, tive of what the public knows Seminary are run indepen- Who Cares?!” on Thursday eve- and doesn’t know about Bar- dently from the University of ning in the Saint Mary’s Student bie,” she said. “One of the ways Notre Dame,” Gallagher said. Center. we see that play out is in terms “They are programs the Con- “[Barbie] is this really inter- of the creation of Barbie.” gregation of Holy Cross offers esting toy,” Russ said. “She’s Mattel advertises that Barbie to help men consider a voca- been around for well over 50 was named for the daughter of tion as a Holy Cross priest or years now … [but] even though her creator, Russ said. However, brother and helps to prepare Photo courtesy of Fr. James Gallagher she’s a doll, she … represents there are other possible stories Undergraduate seminary candidates hold mass in the log chapel. more than that. Clearly, she’s see MOREAU/page 6 The students attend Notre Dame while living in Old College. part of our cultural under- see BARBIE/page 7

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By LISA SLOMKA Notre Dame’s mobile strat- Zheng said today’s events Zheng said. driven audience response News Writer egy. include discussions on the Zheng said students will system used by Google and Zheng said the Mobile mobile strategy at Notre share their ideas on post- the US Census, she said. Students interested in mo- Summit has been in the Dame. Saturday is geared ers accompanied by de- Zheng said the contest bile apps can satisfy their works since last semester. toward student participa- s c r i p t i o n s allows for a curiosity at the Notre Dame She said Ron Kraemer, vice tion in the mobile app idea of how the wide range Mobile Summit 2012, a two- president of the University contest, she said. Student app will of academic day event held by the Uni- and chairperson for UCAT, teams will send in their con- function. fields to join versity Council of Academic wanted students to be very tent today for approval be- H i g h l y and brain- Technologies (UCAT). involved in the weekend’s fore their presentations. sophisti- “I had the idea of doing storm togeth- Junior Yiting Zheng, the events. “We have about twenty- cated mo- a competition among er in one sum- campus technology direc- “I had the idea of doing a eight registered teams right bile apps mit. tor for Student Government, competition among students, now who will be presenting are not students, and as we “We have said the summit features and as we discussed, we de- five minutes each, and then n e c e s s a r y discussed, we decided some IT man- speakers, brainstorming cided to have a mobile app it’s basically a contest to for the con- to have a mobile agement stu- sessions and discussion on idea contest,” Zheng said. see who has the best idea,” test. How- app idea contest.” dents, two ever, some psychology student Yiting Zheng majors, two teams are Campus Technology director science pre- working on profession- their apps Student Government al students a l r e a d y , and all sorts she said. of majors.” J u d g e s Zheng said. and audi- “It’s not lim- ence will ited to a cer- vote to determine the win- tain group of students.” ners. The Notre Dame Mobile “We have three judges, Summit 2012 will be held and then a fourth prize will from 9:30 to 4 pm today and be decided by an audience from 1 to 4 pm on Saturday vote,” Zheng said. in the Mendoza College of Audience members will be Business. able to text in votes for their favorite competitors on Poll Contact Lisa Slomka at Everywhere, a technology- [email protected]

the forum averages around Forum 150 teachers every year. “In years past we had 25 continued from page 1 spots for our BioEYES ini- tiative, a study of the de- ing STEM community is es- velopment of zebrafish, and sential for both teachers received 100 applications,” and students. Loughran said. “At another “Teachers and adminis- forum, we launched a blog trators know one another and got 100 subscribers and have a sense of belong- over the weekend.” ing to the same social en- Loughran said the fo- tity, and because they be- rum’s commitment to build- long, they give invitations ing STEM education and to students to belong too,” research locally is gaining Loughran said. “That issu- momentum. ing of effective invitations “It’s an enduring atmo- into the STEM community sphere,” Loughran said. is the model of STEM educa- “You know the community is tion we are working with.” alive because we keep meet- To reach teachers, ing and collaborating.” Loughran said the NDeRC The Collaborating for Edu- emails registration invita- cation and Research Forum tions to approximately 350 will be held tomorrow from Michiana STEM educators. 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Jordan The event promotes con- Hall of Science. versation among profession- als from local schools and Contact Adam Llorens at universities. Loughran said [email protected]

Friday, February 24, 2012 The Observer u News ndsmcobserver.com | page 5 ‘The Glee Project’ contestant speaks about true beauty

By CHRISTIN KLOSKI show discussed their defini- women’s self-image. changed her life, she said. and held their sign in front of News Writer tion of beauty and self es- “Everyone is going to “I went for everything in strangers. teem as a part of Love Your struggle with some insecu- the show. I turned around “My insecurity was sim- The cast of ‘The Glee Proj- Body Week. rity, but come back to your- and I felt beautiful and con- ply, fat. I felt embarrassed ect’ presented True Beauty The Glee Project’s con- self and say, ‘Yes, I am good fident,” McIalwain said. before the cameras were on at the Carroll Auditorium in tender, Hannah McIalwain, enough,’” McIalwain said. McIalwain said she attend- and broke down,” McIalwain Saint Mary’s Madeleva Hall said the True Beauty Pro- McIalwain said she strug- ed college at Queens Univer- said. “ But … It does not de- last night. Members of the gram promotes confidence in gled with self-image in her sity with a fresh perspective. fine me; it does not matter.” younger years but gained Though a heartbreak set her McIalwain said she re- confidence before entering back, McIalwain decided to mained in Los Angeles for high school. audition for two months after the show She said she The Glee ended for auditions, but no became active Project as jobs were offered. She left in school plays well. She Hollywood and moved back and felt hap- was chosen home with her mother. pier. to be in the “I felt like I was being left When her “Everyone is going to show with behind,” McIalwain said. parents di- struggle with some eleven oth- McIalwain said she worked vorced dur- insecurity, but come back er contend- minimum wage jobs until she ing her junior to yourself and say, ‘Yes, ers. had enough money to move year, she ate I am good enough.” “ T h i s back to Los Angeles. She is for comfort, gave me currently looking for more McIalwain more self- opportunities there, she said. said. Hannah McIalwain confidence “You have to keep going. “I felt alone contestant than be- All of us are beautiful and and I contin- ‘The Glee Project’ fore, but perfect,” McIalwain said. ued to gain I still felt Through the True Beauty pounds. This like I was Project, McIalwain speaks to was a low not good women about the influence point,” she enough, but the media, peers and par- said. “I had no each week I ents have on the definition of one else who kept grow- beauty. knew the real me and I por- ing,” McIalwain said. “Even- “You have to know your trayed myself as happy and tually, I gained a strong self- confidence. You have to re- bubbly.” confidence out of the show.” alize what is beautiful and In her senior year, audi- The most difficult task redefine what beauty is,” Mc- tions for MTV’s Made ar- in The Glee Project was the Ialwain said. rived at her high school, she week of vulnerability, she said. McIalwain auditioned said. Contenders wrote their Contact Christin Kloski at and landed a spot. The show insecurities on a white board [email protected]

first two lots.” “We have opened the visi- Parking Coley said the most conve- tor’s lot to provide additional nient lots for her schedule spaces for faculty who are continued from page 1 are full when she returns displaced from lot B1,” John- from work on Mondays, son said. “The impact from “My conception of a good Wednesdays and Fridays. the Stadium project should parking spot is so different This forces her to scramble not have a significant impact than it used to be,” Coley for a spot to make it to class on students who use [neigh- said. “It used to be the first on time, she said. boring] lot C1.” two rows, but now it’s the “The problem is it … is To adapt to these chang- frustrating for people who es, students like sophomore have nowhere else to go and Jack McLaren strategically need to plan when to park every search for a day,” Coley spot on cam- said. pus. Sopho- “I’ve no- more Dan ticed since the Smyth said “My conception of a construction the loca- good parking spot is so started that tion for the different than it used it’s harder to new Well- to be. It used to be the find a spot,” ness Center first two rows, but now McLaren is incon- it’s the first two lots.” said. “I just venient for try to time it students. so I get back “ S i n c e Colleen Coley when people they fenced senior are leaving, off half the so I get a good lot, you spot.” can’t drive Senior El- all the way len Reinke t h r o u g h said walking any of the back to cam- close aisles,” Smyth said. pus from the more removed “It’s always a gamble when lot next to the Stepan Center you’re browsing for a spot.” creates safety concerns. Doug Marsh, associate vice “You’re standing out in the president and University ar- middle of Stepan,” Reinke chitect, said another project said. “Sometimes when I’ve is scheduled to begin in the come back really late, I‘ve B1 lot by the Stadium. Plans debated calling Safe Walk to install a new storm sewer because it’s a really far way system will temporarily af- to walk by yourself in the fect the number of parking dark.” spaces there. Johnson said calling Safe “There is a temporary loss Walk is a wise choice for of 100 spaces,” Marsh said. students returning from the “These spaces will be re- further lots. stored by the third week of “Safety is of paramount March.” importance. I encourage ev- An email sent to the stu- eryone to make use of Safe dent body on Feb. 12 said the Walk, especially if you are project schedule was modi- walking to or arriving at a fied to minimize impact on perimeter campus parking faculty and staff parking lot during hours of dark- during the academic year. ness,” Johnson said. “A Safe Johnson said construc- Walk team will walk you to tion by the Stadium lot will any point on campus.” not present significant long- term challenges for students Contact Nicole Michels at or professors. [email protected] page 6 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u News Friday, February 24, 2012

Moreau Seminary candi- Moreau date Walter Pruchnik III said candidates, who are mostly continued from page 1 Notre Dame graduates, take the same classes as gradu- them for that life and minis- ate students in the Masters in try.” Divinity program. They also must meet the same USCCB The Process academic requirements as un- Young men without under- dergraduate seminarians, he graduate degrees reside in Old said. College, where they live for up “[The candidate program] to three years while enrolled focuses on academic prepara- at either Notre Dame or Holy tion for the Masters in Divin- Cross College, according to ity Program and growth in … the Office of Vocations web- spiritual formation and for- site. mation for community life in Stephen Barany, an under- Holy Cross,” Pruchnik said. graduate in Old College study- Moreau Seminary candidate ing philosophy and industrial Brendan Ryan said all of his design at Notre Dame, said classes this semester arewith seminarians fulfillspecific undergraduates. academic requirements from “I’m 26. For some of the un- Photo Courtesy of Fr. James Gallagher the United States Conference dergrads, they probably think Undergraduate candidates in Old College gather together to share a meal. The men attend Mass of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). it’s a little strange I’m in their and host a public evening prayer service in the seminary chapel every Thursday. “[The USCCB] requirements classbut I think that makes us involve mostly philosophy and a little more well-rounded,” he they profess formal vows for ning prayer, he said. and Old College are separated some theology,” Barany said. said. the first time after the novi- “Morning prayer, Lauds, from the University, Gallagher “Beyond that, if it’s possible, After their candidate year, tiate year. and evening prayer, Vespers, said the Notre Dame commu- we are allowed to major in the seminarians become nov- “After that year in Colorado, frame our day and help build nity plays a large part in semi- something else.” ices and spend a year of con- you take for the very first time a structure of prayer in our nary life. According to the Office of templation at a novitiate in the vows of poverty, celibacy lives,” he said. “What makes our seminary Vocations website, men who Colorado Springs, according and obedience,” he said. “You Moreau Seminary and Old programs unique from stand already have undergraduate to the Office of Vocations web- profess them for one year at a College come together for full alone seminaries is that it of- degrees enter Moreau Semi- site. time and renew them for one community events a few times fers our men an opportunity nary and spend one year as a Brian Ching, a temporar- year at a time for the next a week, Pruchnik said. to study side by side with their candidate. ily professed seminarian, said three or four years. The pur- “We play basketball here peers, who are training for a pose of that is to live it but Sunday nights,” Pruchnik whole range of other jobs and to also have an out if … you said. “About half the guys par- vocations,” he said. “They are decide this isn’t part of your ticipate.” ready and able to understand life.” The seminarians train for and interact with the men Ching said seminarians the Mundelein Seminary Shoot and women who will be their then return to Moreau in the Out, a basketball tournament parishioners as well as their professed program and learn among regional seminaries in peers in academia.” about being a priest or broth- late January, Pruchnik said. Pruchnik said going to un- er. Ryan said other sports are dergraduate classes some- popular, as well. times feels like “commuting.” Seminary Life “We play racquetball a lot “I’m not staying up ridicu- Barany said life in Old Col- here,” Ryan said. lously late anymore hang- lege is more structured than The seminarians also gath- ing out with the guys in the students’ experiences in ot- er every Thursday at Moreau dorm playing video games, herdorms. Seminary for a meal, attend but you’re still embedded in “Prayer is more organized a larger Mass and host pub- the culture at Notre Dame,” and our formation schedule lic Lucernarium, an evening he said. “We’re still very much is very organized,” he said. prayer service, in the semi- active and involved.” “Consequently, that leads to nary chapel with a social af- Ryan said he feels some dis- the rest of our lives essential- terward, Pruchnik said. tance from undergraduates is ly having to be organized, as “We have a larger Mass, a a good thing. well, whereas the average col- fancier dinner,” he said. “It’s “It’s nice to have some sepa- lege student is able to basical- a good night to invite guests, ration because we’re not fifth ly come and go as they please.” faculty from our classes or year seniors,” Ryan said. Residents are required to friends from the community.” However, Ryan said students wake up for 7:10 a.m. morning The Old Collegians host a should reach out to the semi- prayer in the Log Chapel, Ba- public Log Chapel Mass and a narians in their classes. rany said. Eucharistic adora- social afterward every Tues- “I think some people are tion runs until 7:45 a.m. day at 9 p.m., Barany said. afraid to talk to us,” he said. Pruchnik said candidates “We’re just normal guys.” Photo Courtesy of Fr. James Gallagher follow a similar routine. They Role of Notre Dame Com- Candidates from Moreau Seminary and Old College gather attend a 7:15 a.m. prayer, dai- munity Contact Tori Roeck at together for Mass in the Moreau Seminary Chapel. ly Mass at 5:05 p.m. and eve- Although Moreau Seminary [email protected]

Indiana election official sentenced for perjury and theft

Associated Press would appeal the one year’s was convicted of Feb. 4, in- Dowd, a Republican, and on appeal. detention on each of the six cluding perjury and theft, Dan Sigler, a Democrat, who The appeal isn’t the only NOBLESVILLE, IN — In- felonies, to be served con- ignored a complicated per- also rejected defense argu- legal wrangling left in the diana’s ousted top elec- currently, and Nation stayed sonal life in which he was ments that White was the case. Another battle contin- tions official was sentenced the sentence pending that. trying to raise his 10-year- victim of a political perse- ues over who will replace Thursday to a year of home The judge also fined White old son, plan a new marriage cution. him permanently. detention for six felony con- $1,000 and ordered him to and campaign for statewide “He’s wreaked havoc with Daniels named White’s victions that a judge refused serve 30 hours of commu- office in 2010. He said he a statewide office. He’s chief deputy, Jerry Bonnet, to reduce to lesser crimes — nity service. stayed at his ex-wife’s house wreaked havoc with the interim secretary of state a ruling that, if upheld on But White, his wife, and when he wasn’t on the road whole election process,” after White’s conviction, but appeal, will likely cost him his attorney said his le- campaigning and did not Dowd said in court. he isn’t expected to make not only his office but also gal problems have cost him live in the condo until after White declined to com- a permanent appointment his law license and liveli- much more than part of his he remarried. ment on the sentence as he until the Indiana Supreme hood. freedom and his political Prosecutors said White left the court with his wife, Court rules in a civil law- Hamilton Superior Court and legal career. Defense listed his ex-wife’s address walking swiftly to a waiting suit over White’s candidacy. Judge Steven Nation said the attorney Carl Brizzi said instead of the condo on his elevator and saying only, The state Supreme Court intentional disregard that White and his wife, Mi- voter registration form be- “I’m going to be with my has scheduled oral argu- Secretary of State Charlie chelle, have stopped mak- cause he didn’t want to give wife. I’m really happy to be ments next week in the law- White showed for the law ing mortgage payments on up his Fishers Town Council with my wife.” suit, in which Democrats outweighed portrayals of the condo that was at the salary after moving out of Indiana law prohibits contend White was never him as a loving father and heart of his legal troubles the district he was elected public officials convicted eligible to run for office husband. The judge refused and likely will lose owner- to represent. of felonies from holding of- because he was improper- to reduce the six felony con- ship of it. White said his as- “I never intentionally fice. White’s conviction bars ly registered to vote. They victions to misdemeanors sets have dwindled to what- meant to do any of the things him from reclaiming the job want White’s candidacy de- that would have given the ever equity he might have I was convicted of,” White he held onto for more than clared invalid so that run- 42-year-old Republican a in the home and small stock said in a nearly 30-min- a year despite calls from ner-up Vop Osili, a Demo- chance to hold onto his of- and bank accounts and a ute statement to the judge, Democrats and Republi- crat who lost to White by fice. 5-year-old, beat-up Jaguar pausing at times to regain cans, including GOP Gov. about 300,000 votes, can be “I believe he violated the automobile. his composure. Mitch Daniels, for him to named to the job, which also trust of the people,” Nation “His life is in tatters,” Nation didn’t buy that ex- step down. oversees business registra- said. Brizzi said. planation, and neither did White could be reinstated tions and enforces Indiana’s White told the judge he White said the charges he special prosecutors John if his conviction is reversed securities laws. Friday, February 24, 2012 The Observer u News ndsmcobserver.com | page 7

downhill, so [Ryan] needed to chase Barbie accessories in- Barbie find something to do,” Russ stills consumer behavior in said. “He was really good with girls, Russ said. continued from page 1 plastics, so he went to work for “As we know from other re- Mattel.” search, that whole consumer of Barbie’s creation. Some believe Ryan’s interests identity continues in other “[One] story is that Ruth Han- dictated the appearance of Bar- forms,” she said. “We’re mar- dler, the woman who we think bie, Russ said. keted that we can improve our- came up with the idea of Bar- “Jack was kind of like the selves if we buy the right prod- bie, wanted to design a doll Hugh Hefner of his time,” she uct. That presents this really for her daughter, Barb, so that said. “He had a preference for interesting phenomenon.” her daughter thin, blonde Despite Mattel’s idea that Bar- and her friends women with bie should inspire girls to pur- could practice big boobs. sue careers as doctors, teach- being an adult The story is ers, dentists and more, there is in play and that he de- a strange reality left out of this make believe,” signed Bar- empowering thought, Russ said. Russ said. “While we all know Barbie bie.” “It’s interesting, because At that time, is just a doll and she’s However, we’re supposed to view Barbie the only other unrealistic, there’s still Russ said to help us be anything we want popular dolls that part of us that asks, most Bar- to be as a girl, but it’s very con- on the mar- ‘Well, what if? What bie scholars trolled by Mattel,” Russ said. “If ket were made if I could do that?’” believe the you think about all the careers of paper, she true creation Barbie has been, which is a lot, said. Handler story is a there’s also a lot of things she wanted to en- Terri Russ blending of hasn’t been.” rich her daugh- Saint Mary’s professor the two. Barbie has never been a pro- ter’s playtime, Beyond fessor, single mom or other re- so she turned mystery alities women face, Russ said. to another doll surround- “If [Barbie] is supposed to COURTNEY ECKERLE/The Observer on the market ing Barbie’s represent what it’s like to be Professor Terri Russ discusses the impact Barbie has on society for inspira- creation, the grown up as a woman, it pres- Thursday as part of “Love Your Body Week.” tion — a highly doll also has ents a very narrow view, not sexualized German fashion doll a powerful effect on the lives of just physically, but holistically,” image paradox that is not ideal, terious career paths and dis- named Lilli. little girls around the world. she said. Russ said. jointed thought paradoxes, Russ “Lilli was a sex toy doll mar- “[Barbie] is this idea of little Russ said Barbie’s physique “While we all know Barbie is said Barbie does not have to be keted to men in Germany and girls getting to practice being creates an ideal body that is un- just a doll and she’s unrealis- hated. other places in Europe,” Russ a woman, and they do that by realistic. tic, there’s still that part of us “Nothing … is good in ex- said. “So, you can kind of tell buying Barbie,” Russ said. “But, “We’re not going to find any- that asks, ‘Well, what if? What cess and nothing is good in a why Mattel would want that buying Barbie is never enough, one who even comes close to if I could do that?’” she said. vacuum. It needs to be contex- [sanitized].” because she only comes with looking like Barbie,” Russ said. “There is this ambivalence. tualized,” she said. “At the end The second story, Russ said, one outfit, and the whole pur- “Even if they are blonde and We love her, but we know we of the day, [Barbie] is a toy — a starts with a man named Jack pose of Barbie is to dress her thin, still nobody can really look shouldn’t love her, but we don’t doll — but a really, really fa- Ryan — an engineer employed up. To do that, you have to buy like Barbie. She’s just complete- really hate her, and she’s hard mous doll.” in the defense industry. more outfits, and all the acces- ly unreal. I mean, hopefully no to hate. She’s a doll.” “After World War II, the de- sories.” one has feet like that.” Despite Barbie setting unre- Contact Caitlin Housley at fense industry kind of went This constant need to pur- In fact, she’s creating a body alistic physical standards, mys- [email protected]

to us, we had to reach out to ants received compensation Houses him.” from the state for moving Juniors Duggan Everage costs and disparity of cost in continued from page 1 and Ryan Kelleher planned future rent and utilities. to live in 922 South Bend Senior Paul Scheel, a cur- “We were given no idea that Ave with three other friends. rent resident of 920 South we might lose the house when Everage said he wished Bend Ave., said the state was we signed the contract,” she Kramer alerted the group very blunt with both Kramer said. “Even if there were of the situation as soon as it and his fellow tenants. plans … we were not aware came to light. “It all kind of hit us at once of them.” “According to [Kramer and we were very much taken Kramer said the state noti- Properties], they told us as aback by it,” he said. “We def- fied him around late Novem- soon as they knew for a fact initely did not want to move ber the houses were going to that they would not be able out of the house prematurely, be taken, but was not sure to move the houses,” he said. especially in the middle of when demolition was going “If we had known about the the school year, because that to occur. possibility of this hassle, we just creates undo hassle.” In the time between the would have asked Kramer to Scheel said he and his state notification and the allow us to change our lease housemates were ultimately email sent to students, Kram- to a different house to pro- able to complete their lease er said he explored arrange- tect ourselves.” and were pleased with how ments to physically relocate Kramer said he believed Kramer handled the situa- the houses. He said this moving the houses was the tion. would allow students to re- best solution. He said ground “From our perspective tain their lease during con- planners and movers were Kramer was our advocate,” struction. prepared to relocate the he said. “He too seemed frus- “At that time, we started to houses in time for students trated with how it was han- negotiate to allow us to turn to move in this fall before the dled because he told us the the houses around and face state denied his request. state just walked in and gave the new access road. [The “We did the best we could him a price.” state] denied that,” Kramer with what was available as Kramer said there was no said. far as information is con- way his company could suc- When the state turned cerned,” he said. “Until we cessfully stop construction down his idea to move the had answers to those ques- on the properties. houses across the street, tions, it was difficult to give “When you’re dealing Kramer notified his tenants answers to the students de- with the state and eminent of the demolition plans. He finitively.” domain, there is really no said he did not inform stu- Kelleher said while Kram- fighting,” he said. “It’s ‘fait dents until he was certain er Properties offered to help accompli.’ They hold all the a compromise could not be find alternative housing in cards, and the best you can reached. addition to returning their do is try to negotiate with “We were negotiating with full deposits, the group opted them.” the state, and thought we had to search on their own. Graham said while she un- a solution to the problem … “I spent a great deal of derstands Kramer is not at In the midst of all that, the time the past few weeks co- fault for the houses being state changed their mind,” he ordinating with all the oth- torn down, she believes he said. er housing companies try- could have handled the situ- Taylor said her future ing to find suitable housing, ation better. housemates heard about this much more than I would have “The fact that it took for possibility and looked into liked,” Kelleher said. us to call him seems back- the matter before they were Kramer said he advocated wards,” she said. “It seems officially informed of the de- for current residents of the that even when potential dis- molition. homes, who the state origi- cussions about the future of “We sent multiple emails to nally would have required to the home came into conver- Kramer awaiting a response, move out this semester. sation, we should have been and finally had to personal- He said after negotiating notified and made aware of ly call him only to hear that with the state, these students the situation.” our house was getting demol- were allowed to maintain ished,” she said. “He techni- their lease through the end Contact Sam Stryker at cally never even reached out of the year. Additionally, ten- [email protected] page 8 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com Friday, February 24, 2012

Inside Column Forgoing the pity party this Lent What I In case you didn’t notice people walking to class with Lent is a time of mourning, penitence and self-denial, ashen crosses on their foreheads this Wednesday, Lent has but we also face temptation. Within every sacred holiday officially begun. At Mass on Ash Wednesday, we were told, or observation, we run the risk of feeding one of our worst Don’t Know “Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return.” characteristics: our pride. This somber attitude will continue through the days lead- It becomes too easy for us to focus on what we gain and Last week, a friend told me light ing up to Easter. The dining halls will stop serving meat on forget about what we lose, and why. roast coffee has more caffeine than Fridays and the usual “Alleluia” will be removed from daily For example, some of us might give up junk food with dark roast. Mass. The campus takes on a more reserved the intention of getting back into shape after a “Um, that can’t be true,” I said mood overall. It’s a time of contemplation long South Bend winter. While stepping back as I frantically turned to Google and penitence. from the fro-yo and heading for the fruit might to verify my And to commemorate Christ’s 40 days of bode well for our Spring Break plans, Lent isn’t preconceived Sarah Felsenstein fasting and temptation in the desert, as well spring training. If giving up dining hall des- understanding as the month proceeding Easter, Catholics serts will be one of the biggest challenges for of the beverage. Associate traditionally give up some kind of luxury. us, we should give it up. During Lent we prac- It’s a Wikipedia- News Editor On Tuesday night, Twitter statuses fea- tice self-discipline without reaping a reward. confirmed fact, tured Notre Dame students’ well-intentioned Lenten plans. But if we don’t purposefully disrupt our day-to-day rou- however, that caffeine content is ac- We bid adieu to our guilty pleasure television shows and tine, we’re not really making a sacrifice. By removing some- tually burned off during the roasting our favorite desserts. The University held multiple Masses thing from our lives, we create a space. We need discipline process. In most cases, the darkest throughout the day, even though Ash Wednesday isn’t a and reflection to choose something selfless and meaningful roasts are the least stimulating. Holy Day of Obligation. The Observer even had a poll and to fill that void. I tried to justify why I’d assumed ran an article: “Lenten promises: a how-to guide.” And having an ulterior motive certainly won’t get us the opposite, but came to no conclu- When it comes to choosing something to give up for Lent, into a selfless state of mind. When we’re too busy thinking sions. Everything I thought I “knew” Notre Dame favorites include television, chocolate, Face- about how much we miss our venti Mocha Frappuccino, we about coffee was shaken. I was a book, video games and other modern day vices. might have the temptation to complain about how much victim of the placebo effect. But as the Lenten season approaches, what we choose to we’re giving up. This fills the space with concerns about This incident got me thinking let go seems to escalate. caffeine-withdrawal headaches — not exactly a construc- about all the things I “know” and “I’m giving up Facebook.” tive pastime. “don’t know.” About the many things “Well, I’m giving up social networking.” If Lent is about self-discipline, we should focus our I have always assumed to be “true,” “Then I’m giving up the internet altogether.” thoughts as much as our actions. The mindset behind our without ever consciously arriving at This seems more like a contest than a commemoration. sacrifices is as important as the sacrifices themselves. their truth. And as a result of this contest, we might find ourselves So maybe for Lent, instead of giving up another item on In a college environment like Notre thinking we should have made a bigger sacrifice. The the dining hall menu, we can choose to yield a selfish way Dame, we’re constantly revising, students who give up the most are “good Catholics,” while of thinking. Pity parties may run rampant as we mourn molding and adding to our perspec- those of us who give up something small are “bad Catho- the loss of Huddle candy or video games, but consider the tives on truth. The process is both lics.” alternative: What if we forgo the time spent feeling sorry exciting and uncomfortable. It re- These sacrifices should challenge us to look inwardly at for ourselves and spend it thinking about the suffering of minds us of how little we know. our own faults and draw us closer to Christ’s sacrifice, but others? In an introductory history class the competiveness can become distracting. When it comes Even though Lent is characterized by mourning and pen- my sophomore year, I assumed the to Lent, it’s easy for us to lose sight of its true purpose. As ance, focusing on the solidarity of sacrifice is something we entire semester a girl I had befriend- usual, Notre Dame students feel the need to be the best at can celebrate to the fullest. ed was a freshman, simply because whatever we do, especially if that includes being a “good almost everyone was. On the second Catholic.” to last class day, she arrived wearing an engagement ring and brought up her plans to get married after gradu- ation. Editorial Cartoon She was a senior? And getting married? I couldn’t believe it. My views on her were turned entirely upside down. I realized she had knowledge I didn’t have — about relationships, Notre Dame and life in general. I didn’t know how to relate to her because I was no longer the older one. I felt ridiculous for making that assumption, because while other characteristics might have led me to realize her age, the fact that she was in a freshman class overruled them all. First impressions do matter — I had closed my mind off to revisions after that first class day. As a senior English major, I’ve realized the liberal arts education is as much about changing one’s way of thinking as it as about studying texts. The liberal arts education forces students to be cautious about making assumptions. Every point must be supported, ev- ery thought defended. Reasoning and critical thinking are essential. These skills are applicable not only in the job world but in everyday life, and I’d argue that’s what makes a liberal arts education so strong. Over my four years, I’ve gained a wide range of knowledge, some of which I’ve retained and some which is stored in some locked part of my memory. But my English major education Quote of the day Weekly Poll has also encouraged me to be com- fortable with the unknown. XXXX? It’s a terrifying thought that in a few months, I’ll be leaving a place of “But screw your courage XXXX comfort, a place that was home for to the sticking-place, four years. But it’s also it’s thrill- and we’ll not fail.” ing. There are so many things I don’t XXXX know. William Shakespeare XXXX English dramatist & poet Contact Sarah Felsenstein at [email protected] The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Friday, February 24, 2012 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com page 9 Vanquishing my Lenten death in Madrid

Count me among the scores of Catho- it should at least realize the next pontiff support marriage for priests. no Lenten plans, no proposed sacrifices lics who greeted Lent this year by barely better revise out-of-date, man-decreed Others leave Catholicism for a myriad and no desire even to consider Lent — giving a damn. I have been numbed by dogma that is seen by the flock as simply of unreasonable conditions perpetrated that is, until I wandered through the our American bishops’ recent stodgy silly. For example, currently, another by the Church. Divorced Catholics face corridors of Madrid’s famed national art obstinacy and refusal to oppose once religion’s married priests can convert huge hurdles if they care to remarry. museum. The Museo del Prado houses again a modern and become a married Catholic priest. Contraception sometimes is necessary iconic masterpieces by Spanish artist complex issue Gary Caruso Furthermore, Eastern Orthodox priests as a medical remedy to regulate a Cath- Francisco Goya. I happened upon his without offering can marry. Where is the universal and olic woman’s debilitating irregular cycle so-called “Black Paintings” collection measured modern Capitol modern consistency? rather than prevent pregnancy. Tax- — scenes painted nearly 200 years ago solutions. Comments Politically, newly elevated Cardinal exempt American churches oftentimes directly on the walls of his house and They follow Pope Timothy Dolan sends mixed messages to discriminate using religious freedom never intended for public display. Benedict XVI, who last month cal- publicly elected Catholics. Notre Dame claims while also “double-dipping” by “The Dog,” his simplest but most lously pronounced the family unit so graduate and Virginia Governor Bob accepting public funds for services. Un- powerful of paintings teared my eyes. fundamental for the development of McDonnell is considered a good pro-life fortunately, Church leadership prefers A drowning dog’s head peers for help individuals and states that gay mar- politician for opposing abortion, but not to preach about how to exclude. at his owner’s shadowy figure against riage “threatens human dignity and the considered an outright killer for execut- In Illinois, while accepting public a dirty-yellowed backdrop. It gazes future of humanity itself.” ing a convicted woman with an IQ of funding, bishops sued to prevent gays above the dark depths and unidentifi- Call me crazy, but the future of hu- about 72 — especially when McDonnell, as foster parents. The Catholic Chari- able waterline. It is visually lost in the manity ain’t going into decline from the and only McDonnell, held the authority ties threatened to end all services to vastness of the overall painting’s size. small percentage of gay couples who to stay her execution. Are bishops out- the poor. Fearing that their philosophi- While everyone assumes that the dog adopt children, period. raged over the actual death of a living cal differences might provide “special will drown, I see myself in that painting With the Catholic Church dwindling person through a preventable execution, rights” afforded to others, Notre Dame peering at the Church, which optimisti- throughout Europe and North America, or are perceived forced contraception refuses to include sexual orientation in cally saves both itself and me from our parishioners — in my archdiocese rules more outrageous to them? workplace anti-discrimination clauses current conditions. Our paths, like Lent, Hispanic heritage members — either Purely put, Jesus reached out to ac- and refuses even to recognize gay stu- may survive our sacrifices if each of quit attending any church or moved to cept rather than reject. Little today is dents on campus. us has the courage to vanquish death the “feel good” offerings of the relatively as black-and-white as when the Bible’s Our church leaders must collectively within our existences. new so-called megachurches. These chapters were selectively assembled by become more like Jesus who did not give churches offer the “how to get out of our — as a fellow Eucharistic minister a damn to sit with the hated Gentiles, Gary Caruso, Notre Dame ‘73, serves debt” and “how to better raise your at St. Matthew’s Cathedral likes to call eat with tax collectors and speak to in the Department of Homeland Security children” or “how to be born again and them — “old-men rulers.” The inconsis- prostitutes. Otherwise, leaders alien- and was a legislative and public affairs beam with joy and confidence” feelings tencies of man-made policies and con- ate Catholics like me who reach out to director in President Clinton’s admin- not presented by the Roman Catholic stant backwards thought persist from everyone without nuanced conditions. istration. His column appears every Church. So many flee because of the our Vatican “old-men rulers.” Dolan For me, Fat Tuesday is typically the other Friday. He can be contacted at Vatican’s tone-deafness to the modern proves that it will continue as he enters time for one last-ditch party before per- [email protected] needs of parishioners. the College of Cardinals. With bombast sonally contemplating a Lenten sacrifice The views expressed in this column are The Vatican need not move from Irish bravado he swore during a “60 and preparing for death on Good Friday. those of the author and not necessarily Christ’s core values, but for God’s sake, Minutes” television interview never to But I spent Fat Tuesday in Spain. I had those of The Observer.

Letters to the Editor A case for A gliding star progressive Impossible means nothing to young Krista pline that she has learned through skating and taxation Kellner, who is a perfect example of an individual apply them to other areas of her life. In high who has persevered through both physically and school, she was in advanced Spanish, held an A- Mark Easley (“A case for fair taxation,” Feb. 23), mentally limiting obstacles and has inspired ath- average in most of her classes, and won hardest We should have the same marginal tax rate for every- letes of all abilities from all over the world. Krista’s working senior in her class. She also maintained one. It makes sense, doesn’t it? In reality, a progressive genuine passion for ice-skating acts as a driving honor roll status since the fifth grade, was in- tax structure is the most equitable taxation system in force to prevent her from being defined or limited ducted into the National Honor Society, and won existence because of diminishing marginal utility of by her disability. an award for one of her short stories published wealth. In non-economic terms, think of the willingness Krista is a figure skater who was born with by Canisius College. of a millionaire to shell out $100 versus the willingness autism, yet embraced the opportunity to learn to This weekend Krista and her coach will travel of a minimum wage earner. The millionaire derives less skate through a program called Gliding Stars when from Amherst, N.Y., to put on a special ice utility from that $100 because she has less need and she was just 3 years old. When Krista began skat- performance for the students and members of more disposable income than the laborer. Also, as a per- ing she was nonverbal, and her fine motor skills, the local community. The event will take place son’s income increases, marginal propensity to consume balance and tactile senses were below average. on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m., at the Compton decreases. A progressive tax targets individuals who At first she was intimidated by this new activ- Family Ice Arena. It will be hosted by speaker contribute less to aggregate demand and places a lesser ity, and she was not particularly thrilled about Charlie Adams and will also include perfor- tax burden on those who consume more at the margin. the loud arenas, the large crowds, or the tricky ice mances by the Notre Dame Figure Skaters and Our economy is suffering from a lack of demand rather skates. However, with the support of her coach, Notre Dame hockey goalie Joe Rogers. The night than any sort of crowding out scenario, showing a failure Elizabeth O’Donnell, Krista has built up the confi- will conclude with a quick game of Sled Hockey. by politicians and the populace to understand liquidity dence as a skater to perform in front of over 2,000 With joined efforts from students involved trap economics and the Fisher equation. In addition, pro- fans and has even had a performance broadcast on in Best Buddies, SuperSibs, Special Olympics, gressive taxes provide a deterrent to income inequality, T V. Inspire and LOGAN Rec. we have planned a which has greatly risen in America, as real wages have Krista has achieved national recognition for her very special evening that will allow people to not been keeping up with productivity since the ‘70s. skating and was given a solo performance in “Mus- recognize and be inspired by the great accom- Some income inequality is necessary to motivate work- selman’s Applesauce Presents the Music of Seal plishments and talent of those who have not let ers, but too much leads to situations comparable to that on Ice,” which starred singer and songwriter Seal having a disability prevent them from pursuing of Latin America and the violence stemming from wealth performing live along with a cast that consisted their dreams. disparity. Progressive taxes are not an attack against the of Olympic gold medalists Kristi Yamaguchi and wealthy. They are an attack against a large wealth gap Brian Boitano and many other world and national Madison Maidment and on the destructive nature of said gap on the country champion skaters. The show was broadcast on NBC freshman as a whole. in 2009. McCandless Hall Mr. Easley, there are some things that need to be ad- Krista has been able to take the skills and disci- Feb. 23 dressed concerning your statements other than your un- derlying logic and lack of a proposed solution. You equat- ed a higher tax on the wealthy to discrimination against minorities such as African Americans and Jews. This is at best, ignorant, and at worst, extremely offensive to these communities that have suffered through things such as slavery and the Holocaust. The trivialization of such atrocities should never be condoned in our political or economic discourse. Furthermore, your comparison of arguments supporting a progressive tax to communist tactics is again ignorant, if not McCarthyist, in nature. A rational debate that results in the best possible action is not possible when one side stigmatizes the other.

J.P. Zivalich junior Stanford Hall Feb. 23 page 10 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com Friday, February 24, 2012

Scene staffers make their Oscar predictions

Best Picture Best Director

Kevin Noonan Patrick McManus Associate Scene Editor Scene Writer The best picture category is cluttered as ever, This is Allen’s seventh nomination in the but no film can compete with the award sea- Best Director category, with his only win com- son momentum of “The Artist.” It just has so ing for 1977’s “Annie Hall.” “Midnight in Paris,” many qualities awards voters love. It’s weird. Allen’s nostalgic paean to the city, is his best It’s a movie about a movie about a movie about movie in a long time. It is a timeless tale with a movie or something like that. Like 13 people a unique message and is deftly woven together saw it, and, best of all, it has that intangible by the septuagenarian director. quality of giving those 13 people an undeserved sense of being cultured. Also, it’s a really good PATRICK’S PICK: WOODY ALLEN, movie and deserves the award. “MIDNIGHT IN PARIS” KEVIN’S PICK: “THE ARTIST” Best Actor Best Original Screenplay

Maija Gustin Meghan Thomassen Scene Editor Viewpoint Editor It’s a neck and neck race between Dujardin “Midnight in Paris” is the obvious winner in and Clooney. Clooney had long been favored to this category. Woody Allen charmed his audi- take home his second Oscar (the first was for ences by fulfilling everyone’s fantasy of living “Syriana”) but the tide has swiftly been mov- in a different era. The eclectic cast of literary ing in Dujardin’s favor, with wins at the Screen and artistic figures comes together seamlessly. Actors Guild and BAFTA awards. Dujardin is But ultimately, it’s about pursuing the ideal riding high on the tails of “The Artist’s” sweep- life, and against the backdrop of Paris, it’s per- ing success this awards season. At this point, it fectly enchanting. seems the award is Dujardin’s to lose. MAIJA’S PICK: JEAN DUJARDIN, MEGHAN’S PICK: “MIDNIGHT IN PARIS” “THE ARTIST” Best Actress Best Foreign Film

Brandy Cerne Felicia Caponigri Scene Writer Scene Writer This one belongs to Viola Davis. Streep com- Apart from the absolute disgrace that Ange- pletely embodied Margaret Thatcher, but Davis lina Jolie’s “In the Land of Blood and Honey” captured our hearts. Taking what could have was not nominated, this year’s Foreign Film easily been an offensive role in the hands of nominees pack a hard-hitting international someone less talented, Davis infused her down- punch. This fashionista’s bet, however, lies with trodden Southern maid with real pathos. She Iran’s “A Separation.” The film centers on a wife made audiences feel joy, heartache and weari- who desires to divorce her husband because he ness with each nuanced facial expression and will not leave the country with her due to his her body language. Davis deserves it for this father’s ill health. However, she must stand by role. him when he is accused of murdering that same BRANDY’S PICK: VIOLA DAVIS, father’s caretaker. “THE HELP” FELICIA’S PICK: “A SEPARATION” Best Supporting Actor Best Original Song

Mary Claire O’Donnell Alexandra Kilpatrick Scene Writer Scene Writer By MARIA FERNANDEZ In “Beginners,” Christopher Plummer plays This catchy piece, written by Bret McKen- Scene Writer a father who comes out of the closet at age 75. zie of “Flight of the Conchords,” was just one Plummer portrays the role beautifully, em- of a number of Oscar-worthy songs in the all- The Oscars are not only the most- bracing his character struggling to come to ages appropriate comedy, among them “Life’s awaited awards of the year, but they terms with his sexuality. Nick Nolte, however, a Happy Song” and “Pictures in My Head.” are also one of the most important in his role as the alcoholic father of two mixed Performed in the movie by Gary (Jason Segel) events for fashion. From choice of col- martial arts fighters, however, should have and his brother Walter (voiced by Peter Linz), ors to innovative dress silhouettes, garnered more praise and Oscar buzz. “Man or Muppet” is the third Muppet song to be actresses have walked the Oscar’s red MARY CLAIRE’S PICK: CHRISTOPHER nominated for an Academy Award. carpet wearing amazing ensembles PLUMMER, “BEGINNERS” ALEX’S PICK: “Man or Muppet” that embody the trends of the moment, (BRET MCKENZIE FOR “THE MUPPETS”) becoming unforgettable pieces in fash- ion history. Best Supporting Actress Best Original Score Although I might dare to predict some of the trends our favorite actress- Mary Claire O’Donnell Alexandra Kilpatrick es will sport on Sunday (lace, pastels and deep red and blue colors are so Scene Writer Scene Writer in right now!), we have yet to see the final result. So, while we wait, let’s This was a tough choice. Bérénice Bejo Although there is some controversy over the reminisce on some of the Oscar’s most played Peppy Miller fantastically, especially film’s inclusion of Bernard Hermann’s “Ver- avant-garde and iconic gowns of all given that she was in a silent film. But in the tigo” score, Bource’s grand and stately score time. end, Octavia Spencer’s performance as Minny carries “The Artist.” It both celebrates and Audrey Hepburn, 1954 Jackson captured hearts and minds. She is comments on Hollywood during the late 1920s Audrey Hepburn was already a style sassy and speaks her mind, but at the same and early 1930s as silent cinema gradually icon before she won an Oscar for Best time must deal with a tough situation at home. falls out of fashion. Actress in 1954 for her role in “Roman Holiday.” However, the Givenchy dress MARY CLAIRE’S PICK: OCTAVIA SPENCER, ALEX’S PICK: “THE ARTIST” she wore that night made fashion head- “THE HELP” LUDOVIC BOURCE lines and continues to be a source of LAUREN KALINOSKI | Observer Graphic Friday, February 24, 2012 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com page 11

inspiration for designers and fashioni- effortlessness went perfectly with this for a fuchsia Oscar de la Renta gown. stas alike. intricate gown, encouraging viewers to Its simple halter silhouette and thin Her simple and sophisticated signa- embrace the sheer trend that is still en black belt paired with diamond jewels ture style is perfectly exemplified in vogue. is a classic combination that can never this sweet and delicate floral-adorned Jessica Alba and go wrong. belted gown. Hepburn’s style will never Michelle Williams, 2006 After a heart-breaking divorce, With- cease to influence the fashion world. Who can forget Jessica Alba and erspoon quickly reinvented herself and Nicole Kidman, 1997 Michelle Williams’ ensembles for the her style by wearing a jaw-dropping Accompanied by her then-husband 2006 Oscars? I know I can’t. Although purple Nina Ricci gown to the Academy Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman made her very different gowns, both stars rocked Awards. This strapless gown with a entrance into fashion royalty with a gold and yellow tones that evening. beautiful scale-like skirt will remain in Christian Dior Couture gown at the Alba’s curve-hugging gold Versace fashion history as the dress that proved 1997 Academy Awards. gown is a classic dress full of unique Reese was back and ready to continue With elegance and poise, Kidman and unforgettable details. She looked her successful acting career. turned this creative and eclectic hand- spectacular, and since then has been Sandra Bullock, 2010 made masterpiece into a fashion hit. thought of as a leader in fashion. Sandra Bullock showed off her fash- The dress’s bright green color, embroi- Williams was also a red carpet fa- ionable side to the public with a silver dered details and thigh-high slit defi- vorite in 2006, as she accompanied embroidered statement gown from nitely captivated everyone’s attention her former beau, Oscar nominee Heath Marchesa as she received her Oscar for that night. Ledger, to the awards. Her bright yel- Best Actress in 2010. The actress made Halle Berry, 2002 low Vera Wang dress gave her an edgy, an unexpected choice with this origi- The 2002 Oscars were undeniably but elegant look that has inspired many nal dress and confirmed she was not Halle Berry’s night. Not only did she fashion lovers. only Oscar material, but also a fashion win Best Actress for her role in “Mon- Jessica Biel and icon in the making. ster’s Ball,” but she also stole the show Reese Witherspoon, 2007 Let’s see what new and unforgettable with a daring Elie Saab creation. Its The 2007 Oscar fashions were all gowns will these 2012 Oscars bring. deep red skirt and sheer embroidered about bright and bold colors, and Re- top are not easy to pull off, but Berry ese Witherspoon and Jessica Biel per- Contact Maria Fernandez at AP did so successfully. Her simplicity and fectly embodied this trend. Biel opted [email protected] Sandra Bullock rocks silver at the 2010 Oscars. LAUREN KALINOSKI | Observer Graphic page 12 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Classifieds Friday, February 24, 2012

Sports Authority MLB Trade deadline comes Braun’s suspension overturned with risks and rewards Associated Press NEW YORK — National League MVP Ryan Braun’s 50- Next Monday marks one of the season. Quite the contrary, game suspension was over- the most exciting days of the in fact, as Nash is signed turned Thursday by baseball NHL season. through 2018 at a salary cap arbitrator Shyam Das, the first It is one hit of $7.8 million per season. time a baseball player suc- of a hand- In addition, Nash’s contract cessfully challenged a drug- ful of days has a no-trade clause. related penalty in a grievance. throughout The contract is notable for a The decision was announced the whole few different reasons. The first Thursday by the Major League year where is Nash has the ultimate say Baseball Players Association, fans of both in where he ends up, due to one day before the 28-year-old Stanley Cup the no-trade clause, as he can outfielder was due to report to contenders block a deal to any destination spring training with the Mil- and cellar- he does not want to go. waukee Brewers. dwellers Sam Gans The second is while the Braun’s urine tested posi- alike have Jackets are hurt by Nash’s no- tive in October for elevated something Sports Writer trade clause because it limits testosterone, and ESPN re- to look their options, they are also in vealed the positive test in De- forward to. I no rush to move him, since he cember. am of course talking about the is signed for the next six years. Braun has insisted that he trade deadline. They do not have to worry did not violate baseball’s drug The Boston Bruins made about him walking at the agreement. three different trades within end of the season and getting “I am very pleased and re- two weeks of the deadline a nothing in return. If a team lieved by today’s decision,” he season ago on their way to the doesn’t offer what the Jackets said in a statement. “It is the Stanley Cup. The blockbuster are looking for, Columbus first step in restoring my good deal that got most of the media can try again in the offseason name and reputation. We attention was for Toronto or keep its captain and face were able to get through this defenseman Tomas Kaberle, of the franchise indefinitely. because I am innocent and the for whom the Bruins gave up a This means that if he is traded truth is on our side.” first-round pick, a conditional at the deadline, the team he MLB executive vice presi- AP second-round pick and touted ends up going to would likely dent Rob Manfred said man- Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun celebrates after a win Sept. 13, prospect Joe Colborne. The have to pay an extremely hefty agement “vehemently dis- 2011. Braun had his 50-game suspension overturned Thursday. deal was useful for the Bruins, price. agrees” with Das’ decision. who were looking for an im- And of course, the contract Das, who has been base- book, willing to share details sion for a second positive test. mediate boost in the playoffs. It means the team he would be ball’s independent arbitrator from every aspect of my life as Wanting to return this year, he was also beneficial to the Maple traded to not only would have since 2000, informed the sides part of this investigation, be- is serving a 50-game penalty Leafs, who were out of the play- to deal with changing the of his decision, but did not cause I have nothing to hide,” — the length was shortened off race and looking for pieces chemistry in the locker room give them a written opinion. Braun said in his statement. “I because he missed most of last for the future in exchange for and giving up lots of assets, He has 30 days to do so. have passed over 25 drug tests year. Kaberle, a free agent at the end but they would also be taking “Today the arbitration pan- in my career, including at least “It has always been Major of the season. on his salary for the next half- el announced its decision, by three in the past year.” League Baseball’s position that While the Kaberle trade decade. As good of a player as a 2-1 vote, to sustain Ryan A person familiar with the no matter who tests positive, got the most buzz, two other Nash is, there is some debate Braun’s grievance challeng- situation told The Associated we will exhaust all avenues in trades the Bruins made were as to whether he’s worth $7.8 ing his 50-game suspension Press that, after being in- pursuit of the appropriate dis- not as big, but arguably more million on his own, before by the commissioner’s office,” formed of the positive result, cipline. We have been true to important. Boston acquired even factoring in the pieces a statement from the players’ Braun asked to have another that position in every instance, Chris Kelly from Ottawa for a the Jackets would require in association said. urine test taken, and that the because baseball fans deserve second-round pick and Rich return in a trade. This would Manfred and union head second test was within normal nothing less,” Manfred said. Peverley from Atlanta for NHL- likely include some combina- Michael Weiner are part of the range. “As a part of our drug testing proven young players Mark tion of draft picks, prospects arbitration panel, and man- During the hearing, Braun’s program, the commissioner’s Stuart and Blake Wheeler. and/or an elite young goalten- agement and the union al- side challenged the chain of office and the players’ associa- While the trades were both a der. most always split their votes, custody from the time the urine tion agreed to a neutral third bit risky and not as high-profile It will be interesting to see leaving Das, the independent sample was collected by Com- party review for instances that as the Kaberle trade, Kelly if Nash gets dealt and what panel member, to make the prehensive Drug Testing Inc. are under dispute. While we and Peverley each finished in other big-name players end decision. to when it was sent nearly 48 have always respected that the top eight in scoring in the up on the move by Monday. “MLB and cable sports tried hours later to a World Anti- process, Major League Baseball playoffs for the Bruins, play- But it will also be interesting to sully the reputation of an Doping Agency-certified labo- vehemently disagrees with the ing an integral role in Boston’s to look back in June and see innocent man,” Green Bay ratory in Montreal, the person decision rendered today by ar- championship. what small moves, if any, went Packers quarterback Aar- said. The person spoke on con- bitrator Shyam Das.” There has already been buzz largely unnoticed in February on Rodgers said on Twitter. dition of anonymity because Braun hit .312 with 33 hom- this the past week that Co- but propelled a team to hoist “Picked the wrong guy to mess what took place in the hearing ers and 111 RBIs last year lumbus Blue Jackets star Rick the Cup. Further, it will be with. Truth will set u free” is supposed to be confidential. and led Milwaukee to the NL Nash, one of the best power interesting to see four or five Brewers closer John Axford Baseball’s drug agreement championship series, where forwards in the world, might be years from now if the pieces added on Twitter: “All I can states that “absent unusual the Brewers lost to the even- on the trading block. The New acquired by a seller in a major say is that Braun has exem- circumstances, the specimens tual World Series champion St. York Rangers are the rumored deal help to turn that fran- plary character is continuing should be sent by FedEx to the Louis Cardinals. The Brewers front-runners for Nash, but chise around. to handle this in an unbeliev- laboratory on the same day are counting on his offense fol- some are critical of whether Sit back and enjoy these able manner.” they are collected.” lowing the departure of Prince the Eastern Conference leaders next three days, NHL fans. An evidentiary hearing on Positive tests for perfor- Fielder, who became a free should mess with strong team They should be a treat. Braun’s appeal was held Jan. mance-enhancing drugs have agent and signed with the De- chemistry. Toronto and Los 19-20 in New York, ending the been relatively rare under the troit Tigers. Angeles are among other teams Contact Sam Gans at day before the player accepted major league testing program, Braun already was signed interested. [email protected] the NL MVP award at a black- with just two others in 2011: through 2015, but the Brewers What makes the Nash case The views expressed in this tie dinner. Tampa Bay outfielder Manny gave him a new deal running particularly unique is unlike Sports Authority column are “We provided complete co- Ramirez and Colorado Rock- through 2020 that added $105 most stars traded near the the views of the author and operation throughout, despite ies catcher Eliezer Alfonzo. million and guaranteed him a deadline, Nash is not an unre- not necessarily those of The the highly unusual circum- Ramirez at first retired rather total of $145.5 million over a stricted free agent at the end of Observer. stances. I have been an open than face a 100-game suspen- decade.

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ND Women’s Tennis Irish use loss as inspiration prior to double home matches

By KELSEY MANNING put them pretty even with Il- they’re good,” Louderback Sports Writer linois right now, and we had a said. “They’re a legitimate tough match with Illinois over top 20 team, so for us it’ll be In their second of three the weekend. I think they’ll two really tough matches this consecutive home weekends, be anywhere from No. 25 to weekend.” the No. 23 Irish will take on No. 40 this year. They’re very A major focus for the Irish two formidable opponents — good, they just haven’t played will be the elusive dou- No. 16 Georgia Tech and a the schedule yet. So it should bles point. Despite boast- No. 74 Indiana squad on the be a really good match.” ing the No. 3 doubles team rise. This will not be Notre in the country with seniors Notre Dame (6-3, 1-0 Big Dame’s first encounter with Kristy Frilling and Shannon East) battled through two 4-3 the Hoosiers, as a few Irish Mathews, Notre Dame’s dou- decisions last weekend, fall- players saw Indiana play- bles play has not been as con- ing to No. 13 North Carolina ers in individual fall tourna- sistent as anticipated, Loud- on Saturday before turning ments. At the Indiana Invita- erback said. around to top No. 57 Illinois tional on Sept. 25, both junior “Going into the year, we on Sunday. Chrissie McGaffigan and really felt like [doubles] Irish coach Jay Louderback sophomore would be our said the loss to North Caro- Julie Sa- strength,” he lina helped his team refocus b a c i n s k i said. “I don’t in practice this week. d r o p p e d know what it’s “It was a tough one just t w o - s e t been — it just because we definitely had m a t c h e s “Our kids know they’re hasn’t been chances to win,” he said. “We to Indi- going to be good.” consistent. lost at a few positions we’ve ana fresh- [For example], been winning at, and those men Alecia Jay Louderback we won at No. kids were really not happy Kauss and 1 and No. 2 GRACE KENESY/The Observer with losing. I think that’s Katie Kly- Irish coach against North Freshman Katherine White prepares to serve in a match against something that they didn’t czek, re- Carolina, and IPFW on Jan. 22. White won her singles match 6-1, 6-2. like, and I think it was pretty spectively. then we turn motivating. McGaffigan around the “We had really good prac- will get an- next day and tices all week, and I think other shot at Kauss at the five lose at No. 1 and No. 2 to Il- that was a lot of it — know- spot today. linois. And we lost at No. 3 to ing we were right there with “Our kids know they’re go- North Carolina and we beat UNC and definitely could ing to be good,” Louderback Illinois at No. 3, so it’s been a have won that match.” said. little inconsistent. Though the Hoosiers (8-2) The Irish will have one day “We haven’t played big arrive in South Bend today as to recover before they take on points really well in the dou- a team that has just recently Georgia Tech (4-4). The Yel- bles, and it’s definitely some- cracked the top-75 for the low Jackets have a .500 re- thing we’ve been working on first time this season, their cord. Their only dual match a lot.” ranking belies their talent, losses have come from Geor- The Irish will look to build Louderback said. gia, Virginia, North Carolina off a week of practice as they “[Indiana] is a good team. and UCLA – all teams ranked take on Indiana today at 3 They beat DePaul who’s in top 13. p.m. and Georgia Tech on ranked. But that’s the only “[Georgia Tech] played in Sunday at 9 a.m., both at the ranked team they’ve really the [ITA National Team In- Eck Tennis Pavilion. beaten so they just haven’t door Championships] and played a really tough sched- they went 0-3, but they lost Contact Kelsey Manning at ule so far,” he said. “I would three tough matches, but [email protected] page 14 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Friday, February 24, 2012

Men’s Tennis SMC Basketball Irish return home to Belles fall to Calvin in playoff opener

Observer Staff Report was able to capitalize on through the second half, host double dual meets 28 Belles turnovers for 26 but that was as close as Saint Mary’s lost their points. the Belles came for the re- MIAA playoff opener Calvin started the mainder of the game. against Calvin College, game strong, jumped to a Calvin closed the game falling to the No. 5 ranked 10-point lead early into the on a 30-16 run, ending Knights 78-50 at Calvin on game and caused an early Saint Mary’s MIAA tourna- Wednesday. Saint Mary’s timeout. ment title hopes. The Belles faced a very The Belles kept the game Senior forwards Jessi- strong defensive perfor- close for much of the first ca Centa and Kelley Mur- mance from Calvin. The half, but Calvin finished phy led the Belles with 10 Knights held the Belles to the half on a strong run to points each. 30.2 percent shooting on take a 40-21 lead into the Saint Mary’s will wait to only 19 made baskets. break. see if they receive a berth Turnovers also proved Saint Mary’s cut the in the NCAA Division III key in the game, as Calvin Calvin lead to 14 midway tournament.

Baseball Hudson sets example for weekend

ALEX PARTAK/The Observer Sophomore Greg Andrews returns a serve against IUPUI on Feb. 12. The Irish swept the match, winning 7-0 in the Eck Center.

By PETER STEINER the Irish have relied on Sports Writer strong play from No.1 sin- gles player senior Casey After defeating No. 28 Watt and No. 2 singles Michigan 4-3 on the road player sophomore Greg An- last Saturday, the Irish re- drews to lead them to vic- turn to their home court tory. Sunday against Michigan “We are starting to win State and Big East opponent and play really good tennis Marquette. in the top of our lineup,” The No. 56 Spartans (8-5) Bayliss said. “Casey Watt enter the match with a re- played a terrific match at cord similar to the Irish (9- Michigan. He lost 7-5 in the 4). Irish coach Bobby Bayl- third set to the No. 6 player iss said his team will not in the country. Greg An- underestimate the Spar- drews won comfortably at tans. No. 2. “Michigan State has al- “I consider our team to SARAH O’CONNOR/The Observer ways played us really close be a team that essentially Junior pitcher Adam Norton winds up to throw during an Irish practice Jan. 27. The Irish travel to matches,” Bayliss said. has two number one play- North Carolina this weekend for a three-game series against Hofstra. “They probably have the ers, and either one of them best team is com- they’ve had f o r t a b l e By VICKY JACOBSEN little bit more,” Aoki said. “I’d Pride (0-3, 0-0 CAA) held leads at Michigan “There is also going to of play- Sports Writer like to see us take care of the in each contest, but a sixth-in- State in 20 be a short turnaround ing one baseball a little bit better than ning grand slam in the opener, years. I think because we are going to at this The Irish will try to keep the we did last weekend on defense, a four-run fifth inning on Sat- they are un- play Michigan State and time. I’m bats smoking as they head to and then continue to improve on urday and a five-run Seminole derrated. We h a p p y Carey, N.C., this weekend for a some of the things that we did rally in the finale ruined Hofs- anticipate only have an hour to get to see three-game series against Hof- well. tra’s chance at an upset. having our ready to play Marquette Casey’s stra. “I thought we did a really Aoki said a short series hands full ... We think our team is improve- Notre Dame (2-1, 0-0 Big good job of competing and play- against one of college baseball’s with Michigan in great shape and we ment and East) collected 26 runs on 44 ing very hard, and I thought perennial powers does not give State and hav- feel we are going to be I look hits during the three-game Big that offensively that our at-bats a full picture of what Hofstra is ing to play a able to do this, but that’s f o r w a r d East/Big Ten Challenge on Feb. by and large were really good capable of. great match in going to present some to more 17 and batted .379 as a team. at-bats. I just want to see our “They swing the bat pretty order to win challenges as well.” strong Junior catcher Joe Hudson led team continue to develop and well. They’re aggressive on the it.” play at the Irish onslaught, racking get better from game to game base paths. They stole a bunch In their sec- the top up seven hits, two home runs, and week-to-week.” of bases against Florida St. last ond match, Bobby Bayliss of our three runs scored, seven RBIs, The Irish will send sopho- weekend,” Aoki said. “It’s a little the Irish will Irish coach lineup.” two runners caught stealing more pitcher Sean Fitzgerald to bit hard to tell. The only thing face a Golden Be- and the Big East Player of the the mound for the first game of you have to go on is a three Eagles (5-3) cause Week award. Saturday’s doubleheader, while game sample set based off of squad that has yet to win a the Irish play two matches “I think it was certainly very junior right-hander Adam Nor- one of the storied programs in match on the road this sea- in a row, fatigue is anoth- well deserved,” Irish coach Mik ton will start the later contest. college baseball in Florida St. son. Despite their struggles er obstacle the Irish might Aoki said. “It was a monster Senior right-handed pitcher “They’re going to come out away from home, the Gold- face in the match against weekend for him, and I’m really Will Hudgins will take the ball and do a really good job of com- en Eagles boast a strong set Marquette. pleased for him. He’s one of the in the series finale on Sunday. peting. They have some talented of doubles teams and two “There is also going to coolest guys on our team and Fitzgerald allowed six runs in young arms on the mound, so solid No. 1 and No. 2 singles be a short turnaround be- he’s an extremely hard worker, two innings in the season open- I think we need to worry less players, Bayliss said. cause we are going to play- so I was happy to see him have er Feb. 17 while Hudgins gave about the opponent than us “Marquette is a Big East ing Michigan State and only some recognition for an unbe- up three runs in five innings in making sure that we’re getting opponent and they are very have an hour to get ready lievable weekend.” Notre Dame’s eventual 15-8 loss better as a team and that we’re well coached,” Bayliss said. to play Marquette,” Bayliss Although the Notre Dame bat- to Purdue (3-0, 0-0 Big 10) on playing as close to our potential “They traditionally play re- said. “We think our team is ting order put up high numbers Monday. Norton shined against as we can.” ally good doubles. They are in great shape, and we feel in the team’s first three games, Iowa (1-2, 0-0 Big 10), allowing The first pitches will be very strong in their top part we are going to be able to Aoki said he’d like to see tighter just two runs in a complete- thrown at 12:05 p.m. and 3 p.m. of their lineup. The chal- do this, but that’s going to play from the pitchers and field- game victory. on Saturday and 12:05 p.m. lenge for us is going to be present some challenges as ers, who accumulated 17 walks, The three will face a Hofs- Sunday at the USA Baseball making sure we win at the well.” 11 hit batters and 10 errors tra lineup that dropped three Complex in Carey, N.C. top to get that match in the over the same stretch. games to No. 8 Florida State win column.” Contact Peter Steiner at “I’d like to see our pitching (4-0, 0-0 ACC) over its open- Contact Vicky Jacobsen at In the last few matches, [email protected] staff be in the strike zone a ing weekend, Feb. 17 to 19. The [email protected] Friday, February 24, 2012 The Observer u Sports ndsmcobserver.com | page 15

Women’s Lacrosse Halfpenny, Tamasitis to face off with Duquesne

“Defensively, we would Following their impres- like to get closer to our goal sive season debut, Duquesne of keeping our opponents dropped their next contest in single digits,” she said. on the road, suffering a 16-5 “That’s absolutely one of our loss to No. 20 Penn State. goals this year. We would Regardless of their oppo- like to limit some of the un- nent’s early season results, forced errors that we had, Halfpenny said the Irish will limit some of the fouls … concentrate on getting ready win the ball control battle. to play Saturday. “We are really honing in “We are really focused on on the few mistakes that we what we are doing and what made and fixing those be- we can control,” she said. cause we see the kids hav- “We are not as focused on ing ‘a-ha’ moments right the opponent. It is mostly, now. That is what this week ‘This is what they do, and is about — looking back, this is the brand we are go- seeing what went well and ing to play.’ seeing what we want to im- “We scout our opponents, prove on.” but again, we feel confident Against Duquesne (1-1), in the style that we are go- Notre Dame’s defense will ing to play, and we are going face a challenge right away. to control what we can con- In their first game of the trol. We are showing up and season, the Dukes used an being consistent, [and] we overpowering offense to are staying away from look- hand Bucknell an 18-4 loss. ing too far ahead.” “They are very scrappy, As they head into the sec- aggressive … they have ond game of the e Halfpenny some really nice one vs. one era, the Irish have managed drivers,” Halfpenny said. to avoid any external pres- “They are certainly going to sure to perform. E ILEEN VIEHMEYER/The Observer compete in their conference. “The only pressure that we Sophomore midfielder Kaitlyn Brosco charges the goal during a 14-11 loss to Northwestern on They compete in the top four should feel the whole sea- Feb. 19. This weekend the Irish face Duquesne at home in Arlotta Stadium. of [the Atlantic-10] for a bid son is the pressure we put to the tournament, so we on ourselves, and we don’t By JOSEPH MONARDO first-year coach Christine and tied the school-record are expecting a battle. We really have any pressure,” Sports Writer Halfpenny. six assists, en route to being are expecting them to give Halfpenny said. In Halfpenny’s first game, named Big East Offensive us all they’ve got. Looking to improve to After capturing a 17- the Irish (1-0) scored 12 Player of the Week. “They opened it up [against 2-0, Notre Dame will host 14 victory over then-No. goals in the opening half Despite the team’s offen- Bucknell,] so they can score Duquesne in Arlotta Stadi- 6 Stanford in the season and recorded nine assists in sive success in the season- goals. We are well aware of um on Saturday at noon. opener, the No. 15 Irish will the game. Senior midfielder opening contest, Halfpenny how much offensive power host Duquesne on Saturday Maggie Tamasitis notched said the Irish still have plen- they have, so we have some Contact Joseph Monardo at in their second game under a career-high seven points ty to work on. things to fix.” [email protected]

Fencing Bednarski, Irish look to retain national championship title

By MATTHEW ROBISON find their best men’s and wom- “The conference champion- Sports Writer en’s foil, sabre and epee contes- ships will give us some answers,” tants during the Squad Cham- Bednarski said. “We have a pret- As the postseason rapidly pionship event and select them ty big group of fencers who are approaches, the Irish are pre- to represent Notre Dame at the equal to each other, and we have paring to defend their national Midwest Conference champion- to look at their positioning and championship. This weekend, ships and the NCAA champion- at their form. Selection is a frus- Notre Dame will travel to New ships in March. trating time for fencing coaches.” York, N.Y. to compete in the “We are in the final process of Last season, the top perform- Squad Championships hosted by preparation,” ers for the NYU. B e d n a r s k i Irish were The event will give the Irish said. “We are “We are in the final clear-cut, as an opportunity to prove them- seeing who is process of preparation ... there was an selves against some of the best the best. The obvious up- fencers in the country. The No.1 most impor- We are seeing who is the per echelon of Irish women’s sabre squad will tant question best. The most important fencers on the face No. 6 Columbia, No. 8 Penn, is who will question is who will be squad, Bed- NYU, Yale and North Carolina. be a quali- a qualifier. We have to narski said. The No. 1 men’s foil squad will fier. We have make those decisions in This year’s face No. 4 Penn State, No. 5 Ohio to make those the next two weeks.” team has a State and Johns Hopkins. decisions in Janusz Bednarski much more Irish coach Janusz Bednarski the next two Irish coach equitable dis- said that while the players are weeks.” tribution of working hard to prepare them- Before the talent and selves for postseason play, the Irish can at- ability among coaches have to make the diffi- tain their goal of a second-con- the fencers, which Bednarski cult decisions of who to select for secutive national championship, said will make the decision- each tournament. they must decide who to send making process difficult for the Bednarski compared this onto the mat for the Irish. The Irish coaching staff. weekend’s Squad Champion- conference championships will NYU’s Squad Championship ships to a football tryout in be another chance for the Notre competition will last all day Sun- which the coaches try to deter- Dame coaching staff to see the day. SARAH O’CONNOR/The Observer mine who the best linebacker Irish fencers compete against Sophomore foil Alan Markow competes in the Notre Dame Duals and quarterback are. other fencers, rather just than in Contact Matthew Robison at on Jan. 29. The Irish swept the day, winning 12-0. The Irish coaches will have to practice. [email protected] page 16 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Friday, February 24, 2012 Lee ND Softball continued from page 20 Irish set to face tough us,” sophomore center David Gerths said. “We have to get our confidence back and start believing in ourselves again. opposition at Chapel Hill Pucks will start going in, and after that first one I’m sure the floodgates will open and we’ll By KATIE HEIT through the entire week- start feeling better.” Sports Writer end. Lee said his team is close to a “The team goals heading breakthrough. Coming off of a four-loss to North Carolina are to go “Everyone just seems a little weekend, the Irish look to out there and play to the bit off,” he said. “We’re playing prove their worth as they best of our ability, attack well, we’re clicking, everyone’s head to North Carolina to every game with intensity, on the same page. Right now, face four new opponents and to get four wins.” we’ve just been scattered a lit- at the North Carolina In- The Irish are a fairly tle bit. It’s been a good week of vite in Chapel Hill, N.C. young team, and no clear practice, and we’re getting al- The Irish (1-4) have leaders have risen in the right here.” another tough weekend ranks. Instead, O’Donnell Gerths said a fresh mindset ahead of them in North said that every teammate heading into the regular-sea- Carolina. The weekend does her best to encourage son finale will help the Irish starts with a doublehead- one another. defeat the Spartans (18-12-4, er Saturday against Penn “With this team there 13-10-3-2). State and North Carolina is no one successful lead- “We just have to kind of put (2-0). er,” O’Donnell said. “Each everything behind us,” he said. Notre Dame will face person on the team con- “We have to learn from mis- Minnesota on Sunday, fol- tributes in different ways takes throughout the season lowed by a rematch with making this team success- — stuff that we’ve done wrong North Carolina directly ful. There are different as a team and individually — following. The tourna- people everyday stepping and put that behind us, and ment will mark the begin- up to make the team bet- just move on and believe in our- ning of the season for both ter.” selves again.” the Nittany Lions and the O’Donnell said that her The Spartans, however, will Golden Gophers. goal is to perform to her pose a stiff challenge to Notre Despite the amount of own highest ability to set Dame. competition Notre Dame a standard for her team to “[Michigan State] is playing will face, junior pitcher follow. pretty good right now,” Gerths Brittany O’Donnell said “My personal goals this said. “They’re a pretty hot team she is not worried about weekend are to put the right now, so we’re pretty excit- the other teams. team in the best possible ed for the challenge.” “The biggest competition situation to be successful The Irish host Michigan State this weekend will be our- and to get some wins for Friday at 8:37 p.m. in a game selves,” O’Donnell said. the Irish,” O’Donnell said. televised by CBS Sports Net- “If we can play the game The Irish will kick off the work and again Saturday night within our control to the North Carolina Invite with at 7:38 p.m. Both contests will best of our ability, we will a double header against take place in the Compton Fam- be able to beat any team.” Penn State and North Car- ily Ice Arena. O’Donnell said that if olina on Saturday, before ASHLEY DACY/The Observer Notre Dame wants to be playing two games against Contact Allan Joseph at Junior center Riley Sheahan handles the puck during Notre successful this weekend, the Tarheels and the Gold- [email protected] Dame’s 3-0 loss to Ferris State on Feb. 10. it needs to start strong en Gophers on Sunday. from the very first game against Penn State and Contact Katie Heit at carry that momentum [email protected] graduating class. In an attempt to with South Florida, the Irish will Big East help the team focus, the Irish will travel to Connecticut to conclude wait until after Saturday’s game their regular season Monday continued from page 20 to celebrate the careers of these against the Big East’s No. 2 team. four players. “Once we take care of [South great defensive league. There are McGraw said emotions will run Florida], it will be easier to go a lot of really good teams, but for high, despite the fact that the into Connecticut, to get some us to really have an explosion like team will play in the Purcell Pa- momentum going,” Novosel said. that on offense really felt good. I vilion during the opening rounds “We’ve got a lot of seniors and a think we all just kind of relaxed of the NCAA Tournament. lot of good veterans coming back, a little bit and said, ‘Finally, this “We are going to try to push so I think with that experience is it, we are back,’ and we’ve had the festivities after the game,” we will be able to calm the team really good practices since then.” she said. “I think that will maybe down and take one game at a The Irish will welcome a South lessen the emotion at the begin- time.” Florida team (15-13, 7-7 Big East) ning. Because we are hosting Notre Dame will tip off against boasting a three-game winning the first and second rounds, this South Florida at 2 p.m. at the Pur- streak. In the Bulls’ 62-50 vic- won’t really be the last game we cell Pavilion on Saturday before tory over Pittsburgh on Saturday, are playing here, but … when I travelling to battle the Huskies at senior guard Jasmine Wynne look at those seniors, it’s sad for 9 p.m. Monday. scored a team-high 14 points in me … It’s going to be emotional her first game back since missing for me.” Contact Joseph Monardo at three games due to concussion Only two days after facing off [email protected] symptoms. Wynne leads the Bulls in scoring and rebounding, aver- aging 15.6 and 5.8, respectively, and heads the versatile South Florida offense. “Their guards are really good — they are athletic, they are fast, they can shoot,” McGraw said. “Their post players like to shoot threes, so it is a little different look for our post.” South Florida currently occu- pies the ninth spot in the Big East rankings, while the Irish sit atop the conference standings. On se- nior night, the Irish will have to be especially careful to not over- look their opponent. “Sometimes we can play down to our competition’s level,” se- nior guard Natalie Novosel said. “I think with South Florida, we need to come in and take care of it. It’s going to be an emotional night.” Senior guard Fraderica Miller, graduate student forward De- vereaux Peters and graduate student guard Brittany Mallory join Novosel as this year’s Irish Friday, February 24, 2012 The Observer u Sports ndsmcobserver.com | page 17

also focusing on repetition of Freshman the skills they spent all sea- son perfecting. continued from page 20 “We have all been work- ing extremely hard this year face the majority of Big Ten and have greatly improved,” teams, including the meet Chiang said. “Now that it is hosts, the Boilermakers. Pur- the end of the season, this is due defeated the Irish 168-131 the time that all your work in South through- Bend ear- out the lier this year pays season. off. We “ T h e have been competi- “We have all been working really fo- tion will extremely hard this year cusing on def initely and have greatly improved repetition be diffi- ... Now that it is the end of d u r i n g cult, es- the season, this is the time p r a c t i c e p e c i a l l y that all your work throughout and fo- since our the year pays off.” cusing on [ N C A A ] strength- zone con- e n i n g sists of Jenny Chiang the weak a major- junior diver dives in ity of the our lists. Big Ten I person- schools,” ally know C h i a n g how to said. “It is do all my a much higher level of com- dives, it’s just a matter of con- petition than we are used to, ditioning them to be techni- but it is by no means out of cally sound and consistently reach for any of the girls on correct.” the team. It could be any- The Boiler-Make-It-Last body’s day on the day of com- Chance Meet will begin at petition.” noon at Purdue’s Boilermaker As the season approaches Aquatic Center. ALEX PARTAK/The Observer its conclusion, Chiang said Freshman Emma Reaney swims in the 200-yard breaststroke at the Shamrock Invitational on Jan. the team will strive for im- Contact Andrew Cardoza at 28. Reaney won three titles at the Big East championships from Feb. 15 to Feb. 18. provement and growth while [email protected] page 18 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Friday, February 24, 2012

Penn State’s defense allowed Kemp said the Irish captains 23 goals in its first two games have made an effort to keep the this season, but the defense fea- team focused on this weekend. tures several dangerous play- “We kind of try to think about ers, Corrigan said. [one opponent at a time] as a “They’ve got an excellent team and coaching staff,” Kemp goalie,” he said. “They’re a little said. “Our schedule is pretty unknown as a defensive group challenging, but it’s a challenge because they’re young, but we look forward to. It lets us they’re extremely athletic.” know where we are as a team Corrigan said the Irish have and it gets us toward our goal no choice but to focus on one of winning a championship in game at a time and cannot af- May.” ford to overlook Penn State. The Irish will face off against The Irish face a daunting the Nittany Lions at 1 p.m. Sun- first-half schedule, which fea- day at Notre Dame’s Arlotta Sta- tures matches at Hofstra and at dium. Ohio State. Four of Notre Dame’s next five opponents are current- Contact Megan Golden at ly ranked. [email protected]

ASHLEY DACY/The Observer Irish junior attack Ryan Foley charges through two defenders during an exhibition game against Robert Morris on Feb. 5 at Notre Dame. The Irish take on Penn State this weekend.

The Nittany Lions scored nine know they’re going to be hard to goals in a heavily offensive third defend.” Undefeated quarter, which featured six dif- The Nittany Lions will look to ferent scorers. break through a solid Irish de- continued from page 20 Penn State bounced back from fense, led by senior defenseman a season-opening loss to North Kevin Randall and Kemp. In his Carolina, when it fell to the Tar- first match of the season, Kemp undefeated. heels despite scoring 10 goals. recorded 14 saves and allowed “It’s always good to beat a Penn State senior attackman just three goals. team like them with the rivalry Jack Forster, who recorded five Kemp said the Irish will look we have and the high ranking goals and six assists in two to limit turnovers and penalties they had,” Kemp said. “It’s im- games, will present the Irish against Penn State. portant to not have too much with a challenge on the defen- “We have to come out and overconfidence, but [it helps get- sive side of the ball. take care of the ball,” he said. ting] a boost of confidence and “In a lot of ways it’s a simi- “We’ve got to have good posses- knowing we can compete with lar challenge to Duke because sions and make sure the game pretty much anyone.” they’ve got a number of good is played the way we want to Penn State (1-1) received a offensive players,” Irish coach play. [The key will be] getting dose of confidence of its own in Kevin Corrigan said. “Part of good shots, taking care of the a dominant 16-9 victory over the challenge is keeping them ball and also not getting a lot of Michigan of Feb 18. out of a situation where you penalties.”

world-famous arena for the first Brey time. “It’s big for me. [Madison continued from page 20 Square Garden] is just a historic place,” sophomore guard Jerian off a noteworthy week filled with Grant said. “I want to play well, significant accomplishments.I want the team to play well. Fresh off a 20-point comeback “We are going to be back win at Villanova on Saturday, there in two weeks so it’s impor- the Irish victory over the Moun- tant for the whole team to play taineers (17-11, 7-8) broke the well … It’s a bonus to be able to Notre Dame record for Big East get in there, play a game and get conference wins with nine and a nice rhythm in there. It’ll be gave Brey his sixth-straight 20- good for us when the tourna- win season. ment comes.” “It’s very special,” Brey said. The “Fresh Five,” St. John’s “They really wanted that record. all-freshmen starting lineup, It’s really special for this group leads the Red Storm, who have to do it. It’ll be a great story in won two-straight at home with the history of our basketball recent victories over UCLA program, and [we will] see if we and DePaul. Freshman guard can keep riding it past nine.” D’Angelo Harrison leads the The Irish benefitted from Red Storm in scoring with 16.9 four scorers in double-figures points per game and anchors an and shot at a season-high clip athletic attack that ambushes — over 60 percent in each half teams with the fastbreak. — against the sluggish Moun- “We will get a little rest to- taineers, who could only tally 16 morrow and get some spacing,” points in the entire second half. Brey said. “It’ll be a tough week- “I think we are shooting the end for us at St. John’s and on ball better,” Brey said. “We Monday down there [at George- are trending up as shooters. town]. Our numbers were so bad in “[Last season, St. John’s] early January from the 3-point toyed with us there, pressured line. Thankfully people weren’t us and beat us up. And Monday shooting very (well) against us is a heck of a challenge. We are and that has continued. We are a lot different than the team more confident shooters.” that was in D.C. in that building The road test against St. in December. That’s the amaz- John’s (12-16, 5-10) provides the ing thing … It’s another great Irish with a chance to preview challenge for a team that loves the same court hosting the Big challenges.” East tournament, as well as the The Irish will head to New opportunity to exact revenge af- York City to take on St. John’s on ter last season’s 72-54 drubbing Saturday at noon in a game tele- at the hands of the Red Storm. vised on ESPN2. But for some of the young Irish team, the matchup grants a spe- Contact Andrew Gastelum at cial prospect of playing at the [email protected] Friday, February 24, 2012 The Observer u Today ndsmcobserver.com | page 19

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Men’s Basketball Men’s Lacrosse Going to the Garden Irish look No. 18 ND to play for tourney double–bye to start first By ANDREW GASTELUM Sports Writer win streak Following a 71-44 rout of West Virginia on Wednesday, the No. By MEGAN GOLDEN 18 Irish can clinch a coveted Sports Writer double-bye in the Big East tour- nament with a win against St. Coming off a win over John’s. They can do it on the same then-No.2 Duke on Saturday, court where they hope to apply it: Notre Dame looks to carry Madison Square Garden. its momentum into action Rather than worry about the against No. 20 Penn State on prospect of a double-bye, Irish Sunday. coach Mike Brey said his team’s The No. 4 Irish (1-0) net- performance at the Garden on ted seven goals in their win Saturday carries more clout. against the Blue Devils last “It’s very simple what I talked weekend and moved up five about [with the team]: playing spots in the rankings. well on that floor because we Following Notre Dame’s will be back there in two weeks upset over Duke, junior goal- to try and win a championship,” keeper John Kemp garnered Brey said after Wednesday’s win. Big East Defensive Player of “That’s kind of where it’s at and the Week honors, and senior the bye stuff will take care of it- midfielder and co-captain self. That is our focus these next Max Pfeifer earned a spot on two days.” the honor roll. Notre Dame (20-8, 12-3 Big Kemp said the Irish are East) will strive to add its sec- looking to stay levelheaded ond-straight double-bye to top KEV IN SONG/The Observer in their attempt to remain Sophomore gaurd Eric Atkins runs to catch a loose ball during Notre Dame’s 71-53 win over see BREY/page 18 Rutgers in the Purcell Pavilion on Feb. 15. Atkins contributed ten points in the victory. see UNDEFEATED/page 18

Hockey Squad hopes to break out of slump in regular season finale

By ALLAN JOSEPH Now, the Irish host No. 14/13 Billy Maday said. “But I think it their contests, falling behind in into it, and set us up great for Sports Editor Michigan State in the last series makes our game a little simpler 20 of their 34 games this sea- the rest of the game,” Lee said. of the regular season. They’ll to look at one game at a time, son. In the first period this sea- While Notre Dame has No. 18 Notre Dame started look to break out of their slump because we know what we need son, Notre Dame has been out- struggled to score in its last the season ranked No. 1 in the heading into the CCHA tourna- is just to accumulate wins one scored 37-22. few games, especially at full country. This week, the Irish ment with home ice in the first game at a time. So right now, Sophomore wing Anders Lee strength, the Irish believe they (16-15-3, 11-12-3-0 CCHA) fell round on the line. we’re just focused on Michigan said the Irish haven’t scored the have the ability to regain their out of the USA Today poll on “We’re definitely looking at State, and we’ll worry about first goal very often this year. scoring touch. the heels of a five-game los- the standings a little bit, and playoffs later.” “It would be huge to get a big “Right now it’s kind of all on ing streak that began nearly a trying to do some math prob- The Irish have particularly momentum goal to start off this month ago. lems with it all,” senior captain struggled at the beginning of game, and get the crown back see LEE/page 16

ND Women’s Swimming and Diving ND Women’s Basketball Freshman Reaney to lead Seniors to play last home game

By JOSEPH MONARDO team at West Lafayette Sports Writer As the Irish head into the fi- By ANDREW CARDOZA consecutive time in the 3-me- nal two games of their season, Sports Writer ter diving event. She became the team’s seniors prepare the sixth individual to win for their final regular season The Irish will travel to Pur- three conference titles in the game in the Purcell Pavilion. due in West Lafayette, Ind., same event in Notre Dame On senior day Saturday, No. on Saturday for the Boiler- history. 3 Notre Dame will attempt Make-It-Last Chance. The Chiang said that the Irish to take another step toward meet represents one final op- have to bring the same inten- earning the Big East regular portunity to qualify for the sity to this weekend’s meet. season championship when it NCAA championships on Mar. “This meet gives us the op- hosts South Florida. 15. portunity to focus on being After suffering their second The Irish (5-5) are com- able to perform both in pre- loss of the season on Feb. 12 ing off a second place finish lims and in finals,” Chiang when unranked West Virginia in the Big East Conference said. “I think the freshmen escaped from South Bend with championships. Freshman did a really good job at their a 65-63 victory, the Irish (26- Emma Reaney led the Irish first conference meet, and 2, 13-1 Big East) responded and added another first place the set-up is much different with two convincing wins, as she propelled past the field than any meet they have been most recently at Louisville. in the 200-IM to claim the to. I think they were able to “In the second half against gold medal for a meet, pool handle it very well and will Louisville we scored 40 points. and Notre Dame record time also do the same this week- We haven’t done that in a long of 1:56.42. end.” time,” Irish coach Muffet Mc- Junior diver Jenny Chiang At Purdue, the Irish will Graw said. “The Big East is a SARAH O’CONNOR/The Observer also won points for the Irish, Senior guard Fraderica Miller battles for positioning during Notre placing first for the third- see FRESHMAN/page 17 see BIG EAST/page 16 Dame’s 66-47 win over Providence on Feb. 16.