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O b s e r v e r The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Marys VOLUME 42 : ISSUE 13 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2 0 0 7 NDSMCOBSERVER.COM In Moreau, Jenkins sees ND's values 'Priest' Congregation's founder, who once clashed with Sorin, to be beatified this weekend in France dupes fans, defines Notre Dame more power sent several members, including mentary. By MADDIE HANNA fully than that sense of commu Father Edward Sorin, to the U.S. T think they were both strong News Writer nity ... and the kind of ideal that a few years later. In 1842, Sorin personalities, and in many ways, security we as teachers strive for, and I founded Notre Dame. I believe, they needed one anoth University President Father think students expect, is try to “I believe that even though er,” Jenkins said. “Because they John Jenkins took his top-rank educate the whole person — try Sorin founded the University, I were very different personalities. Imposter sneaks ing administrators to France this to give the highest level of intel think Moreau’s vision influenced Moreau was very prayerful, and on football field week for Saturday’s beatification lectual learning, but also to live a Sorin and influenced Notre generous to people who were of Father Basil Moreau, but the worthy life,” Jenkins said. “All Dame,” Jenkins said. “So in a having trouble, a very compas point, he said, isn’t that the man those are characteristics of way, the life we live and kind of sionate person of strong will. indirectly responsible for Notre Moreau, and I don’t think one the place we are emanates from “Sorin was more of an entre By MARCELA BERRIOS Dame’s existence is one step even has to be Catholic to say, this person and his vision.” preneur, he was always kind of Associate News Editor closer to sainthood. ‘Yeah, that’s who we are, I do The two priests “had clashes,” opening missions and finding Instead, Jenkins said Monday, feel part of that.’ Jenkins said — Moreau later new opportunities. And I think in it’s a reminder of what the “And I hope that’s what people wanted to send Sorin on a mis a way, it’s the two of them that A man posing as a priest fooled football fans and Congregation of Holy Cross celebrate in these coming days.” sion to Bangladesh, but Sorin shaped Notre Dame.” security personnel Sept. 1 founder stood for — and what Moreau in the 1830s formed resisted, thinking it would under Notre Dame has kept its shape when he and his two-man Notre Dame stands for today. what later became the mine his work at Notre Dame — “I think there’s nothing that Congregation of Holy Cross and but their strengths were comple see MOREAU/page 4 camera crew marched into Notre Dame Stadium — and onto the field — without cre dentials as an unauthorized prank during the Georgia Tech season opener. Assistant Vice President Eyes on Africa helps orphanage for News and Information Dennis Brown said Sophomore Jeff Lakusta begins foundation to raise money for South African children Wednesday the man, dressed in a black outfit and a white clerical collar, joined the Soweto. About 90 children cur marching band during its By k a t e McCl e l l a n d rently live there, including 30 pre-game concert at Bond News Writer infants. The long waiting list Hall and led the procession has caused orphaned children to the stadium ’s entrance. When sophomore Jeff to rely on each other until they There, the man and his two Lakusta returned from a serv get a spot. assistants eluded security ice trip working in a South “While waiting for a place in personnel, walking down the African orphanage this sum the orphanage, the kids form tunnel until they were on the mer, he decided to found a families with one another — PMT field. nonprofit group called the you’ll find a 15-year-old Once there, Brown said, Eyes on Africa Foundation to watching out for several other the man continued his continue to support the chil kids and ... responsible for bot i impersonation and started dren through donations. tle feeding a baby. Can you conducting interviews on the “I was really touched by my imagine doing that at 15?” r sidelines until the players time there,” Lakusta said, “and Lakusta said. rushed onto the field. He I was determined not to forget. He said he w as struck by the greeted them with words of ... So I contacted people from children’s lack of basic neces a encouragement. the trip and friends from home sities in the orphanage. “It looked like he was a and began to set up the foun “We were bringing them sim Catholic priest and part of a dation.” ple things — a washer, dryer, legitimate NBC crew video- The orphanage, Othandweni, Sophomore Jeff Lakusta poses outside of the Othandweni is located in the township of see AFRICA/page 4 orphanage during his trip to South Africa this summer. see DUPE/page 4 Author speaks to College women NDFS accounts for Mireille Guiliano compares French, American eating habits student allergies By KRISTEN EDELEN News Writer Antonelli works with dining By MEG MIRSHAK hall managers and chefs to help Mireille Guiliano, author of News W riter the international best-seller coordinate meals for about 20 “French Women Don’t Get students with food allergies. Fat: The Secret of Eating for For students with special Two to three students per Pleasure” spoke Saint Mary’s dietary needs due to food aller year, especially those with life- W ednesday. gies and autoimmune disorders, threatening allergies, have Guiliano, who has appeared some foods in Notre Dame din meals specially prepared for on many national television ing halls can be potentially life them. Antonelli makes about shows, including “The Oprah threatening. three shopping trips a week to Winfrey Show” and Well aware of these dangers, buy specialty foods for the stu “Dateline,” warned students Notre Dame Food Services dents’ meals. Students who about the temptations that (NDFS) offers custom ized m eal have a meal plan do not pay exist in the dining halls in plans for students. any extra costs for these servic the Little Theater of Moreau Most requests for these serv es. These students pick up their Center for the Arts. ices come from students with meals directly from the chef. She advised students to be soy, dairy and peanut allergies, This year a student has requested Kosher meals, wary of the pizza bar and those who require gluten- KATE FENLON/The O bserver free diets, said Jocelyn Antonelli said. The University Author Mireille Guiliano addresses the Saint Mary’s community Antonelli, manager of nutrition see AUTHOR/page 6 Wednesday in the Little Theater of Moreau Center for the Arts. and safety for NDFS. see NDFS/page 3 page 2 The Observer ♦ PAGE 2 Thursday, September 13, 2007 In side C olumn Question of the Day: If you could o pen yo u r o w n b u s in e s s , w h at w ould it b e a n d w h y ? Joys of life off campus From the moment I signed the lease, I had been counting down the days until I was free from dorm rules and in the land of off Santiago Sanchez Liz Marren Emily Hutchens Amanda Wilson Matt Quering campus housing. Castle Point, Kate Fenlon freshman sophomore freshman freshman junior my apartment Dillon Cavanaugh P.E. P.E. Alumni of choice, has served as a safe “An engineering “A sguirrel “A candy shot, “The world’s “NDFE -N otre haven for a fun and exciting sen ior year of college. firm —it’s what extermination so I could largest Dame Female Don’t get me wrong, the dorms Ilik e .” emporium, always have bookstore. ” Enhancement. ” were great freshmen and sopho because I need candy. ” more year while getting to know people and making new friends. to p u t them in However, come junior year I their place. ” was ready for a bit more free dom . I wanted to enjoy such frills as playing music and even vacuum ing after 10 p.m. when quiet hours were strictly enforced. Further, the thought of living in one room with four people, four In B rief alarm clocks and four different schedules no longer appealed to Actors from the London m e. Stage will present Thus, the freedoms of an apart “Macbeth” a t 7 :3 0 p.m. ment coupled with a living room, tonight a n d Friday a t kitchen, and separate bedrooms Washington Hall. T ic k e ts sounded like the ideal situation. can be purchased by calling Even from a logistical stand (574)631-2800. point, Castle Point is simpler. Moving in was a breeze. No Acappella sensation Toxic more battling hundreds of fresh Audio will perform at the men families for the elevator or Debartolo Performings Arts climbing what felt like thousands Center tonight at 7:30 p.m. of steps to the top floor to move Tickets are $15 for students, in, no sir. $30 faculty members and Instead, I climbed a measly 10 seniors and $35 for the gen stairs and was at my apartment. eral public. Arguably, the most advanta geous aspect of the off campus fb e DeBartolo lifestyle is the lavish closet space Performing Arts Center will topped off by my own bathroom. show the movie “Sunshine” Additionally, living off campus Friday a t 7 a n d 10 p.m.