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Brey thought he was dressing were as surprised as I am, they football team for a parietals vio By BOB GRIFFIN Kyle ... tonight for the St. John's were shocked." lation .. In early 2002, football SMC race News Writer game," Janice McAlarney said. Senior Associate Athletics players Lorenzo Crawford, "I have not spoken to Coach Director John Heisler told The Justin Smith, Donald Dykes and Notre Dame basketball player Brey [since the decision was Observer Tuesday he was Abram Elam were dismissed Davis-Kennedy first Kyle McAlarney was suspended made]. He's unable to comment. Notre Dame from the University following pair to be eliminated for the spring and summer 16 miles sports information director accusations of raping a female semesters Monday and is cur away from Bernie Cafarelli said she could Notre Dame student in an off rently on his way home to me right now not comment due to privacy campus house. Later in 2002, By KELLY MEEHAN Staten Island, N.Y., his mother with the laws. Irish running back Julius Jones Saint Mary's Editor said in a phone interview team, and Brey cannot comment on the was suspended for academic Tuesday afternoon with The he's where situation either, Cafarelli said. delinquency. The Annie Davis-Courtney Observer. he has to be. McAlarney, who was pulled Since McAlarney is suspended Kennedy ticket was the first elim Janice McAlarney said her son I don't blame over during a routine traffic for the spring and summer inated Tuesday from the three - a sophomore who was basketball in -..""""""""'-"-"" stop near campus early in the semesters, not dismissed - way race for the helm of Saint charged with possession of mar this at all. I McAiarney morning on Dec. 29, is at least which under the University's Mary's student government. ijuana Dec. 29 - was not dis think he was the seventh Notre Dame athlete disciplinary handbook, du Lac, While that pair clinched 24 per missed from the University, but caught way off guard also. to face suspension or dismissal means permanent expulsion - cent of the vote, the Colleen the news of a two-semester sus "The athletic department and in the past eight years. he will have the opportunity to Ferreira-Jenny Antonelli and Kim pension came as a shock. [Notre Dame Athletics Director] In 1999, Irish tailback Tony Hodges-Kelly Payne tickets are "[Notre Dame] coach [Mike] Dr. [Kevin] White told me they Driver was suspended from the see MCALARNEY/page 4 competing in the runoff election that began at 12:01 this morning and will end at 11:59 tonight. Percentages will not come into play during the runoff calcula tions - meaning the pair with Students, professors evaluate Bush address the most votes wins. With approximately 35 percent of the student body voting, · State of the Union reaffirms Iraq troop increase, generates debate nationwide, on campus Ferreira-Antonelli received 38.3 percent of the vote- a mere 1.9 percent more than Hodges By JOHN TIERNEY and Payne, at 36.4 percent. The nar KAITLYNN RIELY row lead, candidates said, makes News Writers the opportunity to campaign for the runoff more valuable than ever. U.S. President George W. ''I'm optimistic that we'll get Bush's State of the Union more voters," Hodges said. "I address Tuesday night came at think our biggest draw is the a time when his approval rat open forum meetings where stu ings are low and Republicans dents will be able to voice con and Democrats alike are ques cerns, comments and what's in tioning his recently announced their hearts." plan to send more than 20,000 While Hodges and Payne new troops to Iraq. announced their promises and Bush reiterated his optimism catered to voters with free cook about his recent decision to ies outside Noble Family Dining deploy more troops to Iraq as Hall Tuesday, Ferreira-Antonelli he appeared before the joint did not let their lead overlook the session of Congress and mil need to continue their campaign. lions of Americans looked on - "[Being the top vote-getters] among those Notre Dame stu- CHRISTAIN SAGARDIA/The Observer makes us feel that we are com- Taking a break from snacking and studying, students gather around one of the new flat-screen televi see PRESIDENT/page 6 sions in the LaFortune Student Center to watch Bush's State of the Union address Tuesday. see ELECTION/page 6
Coalition reexamines 'W~st Wing' actor visits College
Los Angeles," based on Smith's toward tbeatre majors. Lunch Fast program By LAURA BAUMGARTNER Obie award-winning one "Smith will be working with News Writer woman play, at 7:30 p.m. the theatre students and actu ident, junior Jessica Pillarella. Tuesday night in Vander ally running an interactive By STEVE KERINS "One of the best things about Renowned actor, playwright, Vennet Theater. class with them," she said. "I News Writer us is that we steer clear of the author and producer Anna As a theatre major, senior think it will be a great experi politics ... I think anyone can Deavere Smith, known for her Rachel Sokolowski said she has ence for the students and will It has been more than 30 agree that feeding the hungry roles in "The West Wing," "The especially looked forward to really give Smith the opportu years since the World Hunger is a good thing." Practice," "Philadelphia" and Smith's visit. nity to engage with our stu Coalition {WHC) began to con The WHC's primary activity "The Americ "After graduation [theatre dents." front Notre Dame students on campus is the Wednesday an President," majors] have a huge variety of Fitzpatrick also said Smith with the stark realities of mal Lunch Fast, in which students is a featured options, and it's definitely excit will be having lunch exclusively nutrition in some of the poor pledge to donate one meal per guest lecturer ing to see someone who's taken with the students of the theatre est nations on earth. week from their meal plans. of the Saint herself so far in her field," she department. Now, after watching partici The money from the unused Mary's com said. "It's very inspiring to have Theatre department chair pation slacken in its signature lunch is then given to the WHC, munication her come and share her John Pauley said he hopes Wednesday Lunch Fast pro which forwards it to organiza and perform thoughts." Smith's visit will "open stu gram, the Coalition is prepar tions dedicated to stamping out ance studies Smith will present a series of dents' eyes to think about pos ing to renew its commitments hunger. department lectures open to the public over sibilities they might not have to feeding the hungry and rais "The Wednesday Lunch Fast, this week. Smith a three-day period. Assistant thought about," especially ing awareness by encouraging for a low semester, it brings in The College professor of communication those considering a career in student involvement in new $8,000," Pillarella said. "For a prepared for Smith's arrival by and performance studies the performance arts. ways. great semester we'll bring in introducing her work to the Colleen Fitzpatrick said Smith's "We do our best to fight community - it hosted a free first presentation, "The Art of hunger," said the group's pres- see HUNGER/page 4 screening of the film "Twilight Listening," will be targeted see ACTOR/page 4 ------.
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INSIDE COLUMN QUESTION OF THE DAY: WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME? ESP 111e Apple has once again excited gadget geeks and businessmen alike by unveil ing the iPhone, which, in his demo of the new product, Apple CEO Steve Jobs so eloquently described as "cool" and "awesome." Watching the Jeff Albert Anne Marie Giangiulio James Aldridge Kallen Wade Laura Martinez Marcela Monsalve Vince Houghton keynote demo on senior sophomore freshman junior sophomore graduate student Apple's Web site Graphics got me thinking Pasquerilla West Keenan Knott Howard Pasquerilla East off campus about the way the Editor transfer of infor- '"A Few Good '"Roots' '"Godfather.' I '"Ferris "I would need '"Super mation is constantly being revolution Men'- I'm because it's my like to see Bueller's Day to check my Troopers."' ized. , Chad Hurley and Steve Chen, the cre partial to any- roots. people get Off' I wish I facebook ... but ators ofYouTube, gave the world a new thing Aaron shot." could have done 'Monsoon outlet for conveying information Sorkin does." that in high Wedding' (whether viewers find it relevant or ridiculous). But beyond the simple con school." (Bollywood) or veying of information, I am consistently 'My Fair Lady' , struck by how quickly the knowledge of or ... a particular video can spread, especially at a place like a college campus (think: "OMG- shoes."). Since people seem to be taking it upon themselves to use these contrivances to establish communities, small or large, IN BRIEF where they can interact with like-mind ed individuals, it seems more than likely that product designers will actually put A reading of Homer's Iliad the establishment of these communities will take place today in the at the forefront of their future designs. Oak Room of South Dining Virgin America has designed an in-flight Hall at 6:10p.m. entertainment system that, among other things, would allow passengers to RecSports is sponsoring a email/SMSfmstant message among blood drive today from 11 themselves, creating an airborne com a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and munity. Thursday from 9 a.m. at With the arrival of Web 2.0 (which Rolfs. Registration is encourages community and user-gener required. ated content), and talk of Web 3.0 (a "Semantic Web"), a man by the name of Today is the last day to Seth Godin has proposed a Web4, where make changes to class the network would take initiative based schedules for the semester on the way a person uses the Internet. on lnsideND. It's a smarter Internet that takes into account how a person has previously The Academic Council behaved online, and proposes the best Meeting is taking place way to go about any particular internet today in the McKenna Hall task. auditorium from 3 p.m. to 5. It would perform autonomous search Attendance is by invitation es that could benefit you (for example, only. just as you're about to order the latest TV-on-DVD boxed set, Web4 steps in CHRISTIAN SAGARDIA!The Observer Kellogg institute visiting Charles Cossell, center, and Jeff Lakusta, both members of the Freshman Class fellow Cecilia Martinez and informs you of a cheaper price on Council, put their cashbox to work as they sell Class of 2010 shirts at South another site). Gallardo will give a lecture Dining Hall Tuesday evening. Additionally, the network would be on "The Use of Appointment aware of a person's activities that are Strategies in similar to others, and would be able to Presidentialism" from put those people in touch. Essentially, it 4:15p.m. to 6 Thursday in would consist of a network of "machines room C-103 of the Hesburgh talking to machines." OFFBEAT Center. Sponsored by the This is where I would like to step in Kellogg Institute for and suggest the future of community Dunking parakeet He rolls over. He shakes. water. Officer Kevin International Studies, the based technology- extra-sensory per becomes Web video star His play dead is spooky. Youskievicz and the event is free and open to the ception, or ESP. Well, sort of. More like BRADENTON, Fla. - A "Tonight" show dar woman's friend helped public. the ability for people in a network to Teaching a parakeet to ling from the end of the pull her out early Monday access each others' thoughts, and, in a putt is no tap-in. Ask Johnny Carson era, A.J. and wrapped a blanket The 18th annual NO way, brainstorm. David Cota, who spent and Cota are staging a around her until an ambu Student Film Festival will ESP is not some revolutionary new months training his Indian comeback thanks to such lance arrived. take place Thursday through technology, and science isn't even sure it ringneck parakeet A.J. to Web sites as YouTube.com. She was treated at a Saturday at the Browning exists. But if the concept of ESP could be use a tiny putter to sink A.J. has a MySpace.com hospital and released. Cinema in the DeBartolo applied in technological terms, you putts on a miniature page and his own Web The woman's friend told Performing Arts Center. The would have the highest form of informa green, making the 5-inch site.ermanent resident police the woman needed festival features 13 short tion communication. tall bird an Internet video card. to go to the bathroom and films made as class projects Essentially, it would be communica star. lost her balance near the during the past year. Tickets tion sans effort. By allowing "machines" "It doesn't look all that Woman takes potty water. are $6 for general admission, to do what they do best - that is, tough nowadays, but try to break, falls in lake The name of the 25- $5 for faculty/staff and $3 for process information - and then interact get a a bird to hold a little SANDUSKY, Ohio -A year-old woman was not students. with each other as well as with each stick basically in its beak. woman going to the bath released. particular user, a powerful network The first time, he snapped room outside lost her bal To submit information to be without rival will have been created. it right in half," Cota said. ance and fell into Lake Information compiled included in this section of Microsoft's Zune allows sharing of A.J. can also dunk a tiny Erie, said police, who had from the Associated The Observer, e-mail detailed music within a local network - so why basketball on a tiny court. to pull her out of the frigid Press. information about an event can't that technology be applied directly to our mind's thoughts? Just think: In the future, you may hear TODAY TONIGHT THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY your best friend say, "ESP me." a::: Contact Jeff Albert at LLI jalbertl @nd. edu :::1: The views expressed in the Inside ~ Column are those of the author and LLI not necessarily those of The Observer. 3: .....
demic success," publisher Jose La Fuerza works to promote By KATIE KOHLER L6pez-Isa said on the magazine's Latina culture both on and off funds reviewed News Wrirer Web site. campus. The Admissions Department at "This organization especially Saint Mary's has been working BySONIARAO Saint Mary's recently joined aims to reach out to incoming the ranks of only eight Indiana diligently to increase diversity on Latina· and minority students. News Wrirer colleges and universities to be campus. This fall, the Office for These efforts are sometimes dif recognized by Hispanic Outlook Enrollment Management pre ficult, but we always extend our Members of the Council of Representatives magazine for providing the best sented the most diverse class in welcome and support to all stu (COR) reviewed the 2006-07 reallocation budget educational opportunities for 15 years, according to dents," Choquehuanca said. in a brief meeting Tuesday night in LaFortune. Hispanics. The publication hon McDonald. Veronica Dominguez, a sopho The total budget of $41,03 7 was allocated to ored schools from each state by "Prospective Latina students, more Latina student at the various organizations, including a $3,000 reim placing them on the 2006 who make up a portion of that College, said Saint Mary's offers bursement of the technology fund. Publisher's Pick List. Notre Dame underrepresented [minority] a welcoming environment - to "[The reallocation] is really a spending review was also included. group, are learning that Saint all its students. and not a reallocation per se," said Student For Saint Mary's to be included · Mary's offers support to Hispanic "I do not feel that Saint Mary's Union assistant treasurer Kadeja Gaines, who in a list like this is an honor, said students in many forms," is only a good environment for added that the treasury reserves the right to Melanie McDonald, director of McDonald said. Hispanics. It is a caring environ take money away from organizations that have media relations at the College. Latina students have various ment with the common goal of not been spending requested funds. "Schools are selected based on campus organizations and offices preparin~ strong women for the In the case of this semester, $3,000 was reallo interviews with students of the that cater to their continued suc future," she said. cated from the Class of 2007 funds to Senior institution," she said. "The Saint cess, such as the Office of This recognition by Hispanic Week, Gaines said. In addition, Judicial Council Mary's students surveyed obvi Multicultural Affairs, the Center Outlook is not the first distinc received $1,000, student government $5,000 and ously felt supported and felt that for Women's InterCultural tion for the College regarding Student Union Board $21,018.90. a network of programs and peo Leadership, the Mexico Study academic rankings. In other COR news: ple are in place at the College to Tour, the Student Diversity "Just like our number one The Class Councils of 2007, 2008, 2009 and make a Latin·a student's experi Board and La Fuerza, a student ranking by U.S. News & World 2010 were the collective "Organization Spotlight" ence at Saint Mary's a positive run group. Report, recognition by Hispanic for the week. Each class president took a turn one." Jeanne Choquehuanca, co Outlook brings news of our describing recent and upcoming events for With the aid of the National president of La Fuerza, sees excellence to a broader audi his/her class, including new freshman T-shirts, a Center for Education Statistics, inclusion on this list as a way for ence," McDonald said. service opportunity at a local soup kitchen for Hispanic Outlook compiles the Saint Mary's to distinguish itself Hispanic Outlook Magazine has sophomores, care packages for transfer students, list each year using student sur from other institutions. served as the premier news the junior class' Holy Half Marathon and future veys as well as an important cal "The honors tell us that we are source for Hispanic education in alumni events for seniors. Most notably was the. culation: the number of degrees making a difference in our higher education for 17 years. recent Freshman Class Mass, which drew partici granted in proportion to the efforts for greater diversity and Published biweekly, the maga pation from 600 class members. Hispanic population at the insti tolerance," she said. "Still, there zine reaches approximately tution. The list represents the is an obvious lack of diversity at 50,000 readers annually. magazine's "latest and b.est our colle·ge, and this award thinking about which colleges hopefully will not indicate to our Contact Sonia Rao at and universities offer Hispanic community that efforts for Contact Katie Kohler at [email protected] students a solid chance of aca- greater diversity should lessen." kkohleO 1 @saintmarys.edu
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kind of a hot topic this year on students [as well]." we will be involved with the NO Coffeehouse. To enroll in the campus," Pillarella said. Pillarella said that the World canned food drive and putting Wednesday Lunch Fast, send Hunger Citing the program's current Hunger Coalition plans to together Easter baskets through your full name, e-mail address continued from page 1 enrollment of 280 students - broaden its involvement later in the South Bend Food Pantry." and ndiD number to down from 1,400 sign-ups in the semester. The World Hunger Coalition [email protected]. 2003 - faculty adviser E. Jane "Right now, we're focusing on will have its next meeting $2,000 a week, so it's a great Doering stressed the group's sign-ups for the [Wednesday] Thursday at '7:30 p.m. in the Contact Steve Kerins at moneymaker ... because we objective to renew interest in Lunch Fast," she said. "Later, Center for Social Concerns [email protected] don't have much overhead at the program this semester. all." "What I really do believe is The group was able to donate that the Notre Dame student $7,184 to provide wants to partici Consider the Carmelites ... food for the hun "One of the best pate in a way that gry last semester, will be effective which it collected things about us is [in alleviating entirely from the that we steer clear hu.nge.~]," _Doering lunch fast. of the politics ... I sard. We re hop Editor & You? Pillarella said ing [declining Author the specific organ think anyone can participation] is izations chosen to agree that feeding due to not know Pastor Teacher receive funds vary the hungry is a ing, as opposed to & Campus each year. This not caring." Minister year, money will good thing. " Doering also be donated to emphasized the Oxfam and the Jessica Pillarella value of the South Bend Food president Wednesday Lunch Pantry. Fast as the start The World .. World Hunger ing point for fur Hunger Coalition Coalition ther exploration can also choose to of the roots and direct some of the varied effects of funds raised from th{l world hunger. Wednesday Lunch Fast to initia "What I like ab.out this pro tives on campus combating gram is that it's not just giving world hunger. money," Doering said. "It's a "It's nice because poverty is small sacrifice on the part of
with valuable insights that can help to mold and shape our Actor future careers, whether on continued from page 1 stage, or behind the scenes." The Margaret M. Hill-endowed "What is particularly laudatory chair in theatre is sponsoring about [Smith] is the projects she Smith's visit. Would you think of joining an 800 year tradition is involved in have been especial Hill, a Broadway theatre pro- of walking in the footsteps of Jesus Christ? ly relevant," he ducer and 1961 said. "What she graduate of the As Carmelites today, we have made a choice "Smith's presence will we treasure, emulating the contemplative spirit writes about are College, estab of Mary and Elijah, we build our relationship issues Amer provide theatre majors lished the with God thru prayer, service and in community. icans are deal a glimpse into the endowment dur We invite you to walk with us! ing with, some ing the College's times success world of theatre sesquicentennial beyond our Fr. William Wert, 0. Corm. fully, sometimes in 1994, Pauley Phone: 202-526-1221 Ccnmelite unsuccessfully." comfort zone here on said. carmelites@carmelites. net Senior Kelly Saint Mary's campus." "Every year Ftiats Lynn Plush said with revenues off www.carmelites.net she expects the endowment, Smith's visit to Kelly-Lynn Plush we can bring in be a relevant senior someone in the and beneficial atre and per- experience for formance studies herself and other theatre majors. to speak to the community and "Smith's presence will provide Work with theatre students in a theatre majors a glimpse into the rather short, concentrated for world of theatre beyond our mat," he said. comfort zone here on Saint Mary's campus," she said. "Her Contact Laura Baumgartner at experiences can provide [us] lbaumgO I @saintmarys.edu
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS Ethiopian troops start to withdraw Bush tries to persuade Democrats MOGADISHU, Somalia- Ethiopian troops whose military strength was crucial to helping Address calls for bipartisanship; covers health care, energy, education, immigration Somalia's government drive out a radical Islamic militia began withdrawing Tuesday, raising fears of a power vacuum unless peace Associated Press keepers arrive soon in this chaotic nation. WASHINGTON Somali government spokesman Abdirahman President Bush faces long Dinari said Ethiopia helped chase out the odds in trying to make Council of Islamic Courts militia, which had headway in this divided taken over the capital and much of southern government town with his Somalia. But it was time for the neighboring latest batch of domestic forces to leave. initiatives-even though "As of today, the Ethiopian troops have start many appear tailored to ed to withdraw from Somalia. We are grateful address longtime that they played an important role in the Democratic concerns. restoration of law and order in the country," Democrats, now the Dinari said. majority party in Congress, Ethiopia's government spokesman, reacted coolly to Bush's Zemedkun Tekle, confirmed Tuesday's pullout effort to regain .control of but gave no details. the agenda with a handful The intervention of Ethiopia last month of new and recycled State enabled a military advance that proved a stun of the Union proposals on ning turnaround for Somalia's 2-year-old gov health care, energy, educa ernment. Without Ethiopia's tanks and fighter tion and immigration. jets, the administration could barely assert con Beyond fresh calls for trol outside one southern town and could not bipartisanship from both enter the capital. sides, Bush faced s_keptical lawmakers and a nation Canadian pig farmer faces charges mired in an unpopular NEW WESTMINSTER, British Columbia -A war, with the 2008 elec Canadian pig farmer whom prosecutors said AP tions increasingly becom confessed to killing 49 women told police in a President Bush receives applause before delivering his annual State of the Union ing a complicating factor. videotaped interview shown to jurors Tuesday address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill Tuesday. In his address, he con that the allegations against him were "hog gratulated the new program and a path to citi mentalists, but they said it last two years as not exclu wash," yet concedes he's "a bad dude." Democratic majority, sin zenship always had more didn't go far enough to sively about Iraq," said Robert Pickton, 56, is charged with killing 26 gled out House Speaker support among Democrats combat global warming Bruce Buchanan, a women, mostly prostHutes and drug addicts Nancy Pelosi for praise than among fellow without a mandatory cap University of Texas politi who vanished from a drug-ridden Vancouver and called for bipartisan Republicans. Noting that on carbon production. cal science professor. Ross neighborhood in the 1990s. He has pleaded not ship. "Like many before "convictions run deep" on Bush also pushed a tax Baker, a political scientist guilty to the first six counts. A separate trial us, we can work through immigration, Bush urged a plan to pay for health care at Rutgers, said that while will be held for the other 20 murder charges. our differences," he said. "serious, civil and conclu costs, but that had already Bush's State of Union was Many of the goals he out sive debate" on the issue. been received skeptically an attempt "to breathe life lined were "the kinds of Bush's comments on by Democrats, who sug into this administration," it NATIONAL NEWS things Democrats would immigration brought more gested it wouldn't do mainly offered just a generally support," said Democrats than enough to help the poorest "large collection of non Lawyer says: Ubby was sacrificed Stephen Wayne, a profes Republicans to their feet. of the uninsured and could starters." sor of government at In general, an unusually encourage some younger Bush achieved early suc WASHINGTON -White House officials tried to subdued Bush signaled a and healthier workers to cesses in striking biparti sacrifice vice presidential aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Georgetown University. But for Bush, it's likely to "readiness for bipartisas drop out of workplace san agreements with Libby to protect strategist Karl Rove from blame hip" in his speech that had plans. Democrats in Texas when for leaking a CIA operative's identity during a be a hard sell. Polls suggest he failed to largely been missing in his Polls show that rising he was governor and in political storm over the Iraq war, Libby's lawyer past appearances, said health care costs are now the early days of his presi said Tuesday. shift public opinion earlier this month when he out Wayne Fields, a specialist the major economic con dency, such as the No Child After Libby complained "they want me to be in presidential rhetoric at cern of Americans. And Left Behind law. But the the sacrificial lamb," Vice President Dick Cheney lined his plan t(') increase troop strengths in Iraq. Washington University in Bush called for extending dynamics are now differ personally intervened to get the White House St. Louis. "Otherwise, what and expanding the No ent and the parties more press secretary to publicly clear Libby in the And Democrats on Tuesday sought to keep he was talking about was Child Left Behind educa polarized. leak, defense attorney Theodore Wells said in his pretty familiar." tion law, which expires this In theory, the thin mar opening statement at Libby's perjury trial. attention on Iraq. "We go into this process Bush also proposed year. gins of Democratic control The new details of behind-the-scenes conflict reducing gasoline con But critics suggested his should present an opening at top levels of the Bush White House, along with with no illusions about the atmosphere in which we're sumption in the U.S. by 20 plan didn't go far enough for working toward bipar some previously unseen blunt language from percent over the next 10 to fully fund the program. tisan solutions to pressing Cheney, were the high points of a dramatic day operating in," said White House counselor Dan years through tougher fuel Bush's State of the Union long-term domestic prob in which the prosecutor and the defense dueled economy standards and agenda was clearly an lems, such as shoring up in multimedia statements to the jury. Bartlett. Perhaps Bush's best shot mandatory production of effort to try to change the Social Security and State Farm to settle Katrina lawsuits at success is immigration more ethanol and other subject away from Iraq. Medicare, both of which overhaul. But then his pro alternate fuels. It was wel Bush wanted "to get the are headed for serious State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. agreed comed by some environ- public to see him and his fmancial difficulties. Tuesday to settle hundreds of lawsuits by posal for a guest-worker policyholders and reopen and pay thou sands of other disputed claims. a land mark deal potentially worth hundreds of millions of dollars for Mississippi home CHINA owners devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The settlement calls for State Farm to pay about $80 million to more than 600 policyholders who sued the company for refusing to cover damage from the Aug. Country continues one-child limit 29, 2005, storm. State Farm also agreed to pay at least $50 million-but possibly Associated Press ernment is committed to solving gen would help, but other financial hundreds of millions more-to thousands BEIJING - China will not loosen der imbalance within 10 to 15 years incentives like school fees for girls, of Mississippi policyholders whose claims its one-child policy, despite a top with education campaigns, punish would also need to be included. He were denied but didn't sue the company. family planning official's acknowl ments for sex-selective abortions also thought the effects of such proj edgment Tuesday that it was partly and rewards-like retirement pen ects would take several years before to blame for a worsening problem of sions-for parents who have girls. families learned they could trust the LOCAL NEWS too many boy babies and not enough "This problem is a reality of coun government to deliver on their girls in the world's most populous try life in China," said Zhang. "We promises. Abducted mother, kids found safe nation. have a 2,000-year feudal history that Zhang said China's basic policy-in ELKHART, Ind. - A mother and her four chil In 2005, some 118 boys were born considered men superior to women, effect since the late 1970s-was dren were found safe Tuesday night at a motel, in China for every 100 girls. In some that gave boys the right to carry on reviewed and renewed without three days after police said they were abducted regions, the figure has hit 130 boys the family name and allowed men to change last month. The policy limits by the woman's former boyfriend. for every 100 girls; the average for be emperors while women could urban couples to one child and rural The man, Jerry D. White, 30, was arrested, industrialized countries is between not." families to two to control the popula Detective Sgt. Bill Wargo said. 104 and 107 boys for every 100 He called gender imbalance "a tion and conserve natural resources. Authorities had issued an Amber alert for the girls. very serious challenge for China." Beijing says it has helped prevent four children, ages 16 months to 9 years, and Zhang Weiqing, minister of the Bates Gill of the Center for 400 million births and has aided the their mother, 31-year-old Kimberly N. Walker, National Population and Family Strategic and International Studies nation's rapid economic develop on Saturday. Planning Commission, said the gov- in Washington said pension benefits ment. page 6 The Observer + CAMPUS NEWS Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Antonelli] because they are more McAlarney said. "Other stu regular student. I think we dedicated to Saint Mary's." dents I know who the could accept that, understand Election Davis and Kennedy both said McAlarney [Residence Life and Housing] ing [he broke a law]," Janiee continued from page 1 they wished they had further pur continued from page 1 committee met, they were sus McAlarney said. "But two sued an appeal they sent to the pended for one semester. I'm semesters, and when he already municating well to the student elections appeal board during reapply for the fall 2007 semes not getting an answer for why sat seven Big East games? And body about the changes we want their campaign. ter. he was suspended for two they did it without his team to make," Ferreira said. ".We Kennedy said the two attended Associate Vice President for semesters." mates around him, I mean, may have had the top turnout in the Dec. 12, 2006 mandatory News and Information Don Maurer did say the University where is the compassion?" the votes, but tomorrow is a com election meeting unopposed, but Wycliff told The Observer makes no distinction between Two weeks ago, McAlarney pletely new vote." the Hodges-Payne and Ferreira Tuesday morning he "can't talk athletes and non-athletes when entered the St. Joseph's Country That vote, Hodges believes, will Antonelli tickets were permitted about any individual's discipli it comes to disciplinary matters. pretrial diversion program, a have students reconsidering their to run despite their failure to nary or other records," and Students, like Kyle McAlarney, system that allows certain previous election decisions. attend the campaign forum. Residence Life and Housing possess the opportunity to sub offenders to have eharges even "I think some of the votes were Student body president Susan Associate Director Lori Maurer mit a case review if there's a tually expunged from their loyalty votes to friends," she said. Mcllduff said although the tickets said under federal law she's "procedural defect in the disci records. Janice MeAlarney and "!While] the principles of the did not attend the meeting, they unable to comment on tho spe plinary process which would her husband had been with [Ferreira-Antonelli] platform are were allowed to run because they cific case of any individual stu have been substantial enough to their son at Notre Dame for the in line with ours, those who didn't explained their absence and sub dent. have changed the outcome" or previous three weeks. But vote yesterday would have a voice sequently attended a follow-up But Janice McAlarney said "the discovery of substantial Janice McAlarney returned to by electing our ticket." election meeting after winter her son met with Ofl'ice of new information which was New York on Sunday night. While both tickets build on the break. Residence Life and I lousing olli unknown to the student at the "I had left. I had just left town ideas of increased diversity and Mcllduff said elections commis cials Monday at 4:30 p.m. Brey time [of the hearing]," accord a eouple hours before," she continuation of College traditions, sioner Christin Molnar maintains was only present for 10 minutes ing to page 184 of du Lac. said. ''I'm very angry that they Ferreira believes her platform the executive right to hold addi before he had to leave for New Students cannot submit a ease did not tell me, as the mom contains goals -such as campus tional campaign meetings to York City, Janice McAlarney review if they feel the punish that, 'you know what, maybe wide wireless Internet - that increase the number of tickets in said. The Irish play tonight ment is too severe. you should stick around "can be accomplished" in her any given election. against St. John's at Madison According to page 94 of du because it's not good news."' term. "I think all in all, the more com Square Garden. Lac, "students who possess ille Janice MeAlarney said the "It's not going to take five petition the better," she said. She said her son received the gal substances including mari family wouldn't eneourage Kyle years," she said. "Having more than one ticket decision a little before 5 p.m. juana "shall be subjeet to disei McAlarney to explore his Regardless of the competition, allows [more voices to be] heard, "He's lonely, he hit the road plinary suspension or perma options at other schools, and Payne said she is "extremely and people are elected because last night, my husband flew to nent dismissal." On the other that it's been her son's dream excited." they have earned it." Ohio to meet him ... he can't hand, distributing illegal sub as well as the family's - for "It shows that the student body Should Hodges and Payne win drive all the way by himself," stances "is a serious violation him to attend Notre Dame. is ready for a change and our the election, Davis and Kennedy Janice McAlarney said. "He's whieh shall result in discipli While she said that "[Kyle goals are attainable," she said. said they would consider serving heartbroken, he didn't expect nary suspension or permanent MeAlarney] still wears the "We're here to work for them." on their board, but neither has this." dismissal." Notre Dame shirt proudly," While the road to presidency yet decided their particular future Janice McAlarney said she There is nothing in the specif right now, they're unhappy with continues for Ferreira-Antonelli involvement in student govern understands Kyle McAlarney ie section of du Lac stating that the speeifie disciplinary proeess. and Hodges-Payne, Davis and ment. made a bad decision, but feels possession of marijuana is auto "I think they made their deei Kennedy still have a strong desire Molnar did not return Observer strongly that "the punishment matie grounds for suspension or sion three weeks ago and that's to serve Saint Mary's, Davis said. phone calls Tuesday night. does not fit the crime." dismissal from the University. what angers us," Janice Davis, who called the results a Nobody has given her any Janice MeAlarney said she felt McAlarney said. "I think they "huge disappointment," said she Liz Harter contributed to this answers, she said, as to why the deeision had something to strung us along for three weeks. encourages students to vote for article. her son was suspended for both do with making an example of I think they should have just put the Hodges-Payne ticket in today's the spring and summer sessions her son, given his position as a it out on the earpet then." election. instead of only the spring term. public figure at Notre Dame. She said she believes "they Contact Kelly Meehan at "Why did you suspend him for "I think he would have gotten Contact Bob Griffin at deserve it more than [Ferreira- kmeehaO 1 @saintmarys.edu two semesters?" Janice one semester if he was just a [email protected]
Bush asks for bipartisanship positions on issues that the believes "it's good for the presi "In terms of public opinion Early in his speech, Bush con Democrats care about," Arnold dent to reach across party polls, this speech won't help the President gratulated the Democratic said. "He put forth Republican lines." president," he said. "But in continued from page 1 majority on its victory in the initiatives on Democratic "He's obviously learned some terms of how the political class midterm elections, but stressed issues." thing from the last eleetions and views it, yes, it was successful." dents huddled around televisions that the responsibilities the The president still made a it's a step in the right direction, Sophomore Jill Karas, who in dormitories and the Congress has to the nation marked turn to the center - even though I don't watched the LaFortune Student Center. remain the same. Bush encour best seen in his energy initia like the policy that speech at the " ... [N]othing is more impor aged the new composition of the tives, Arnold said. much," Way said. "The highlight of Badin Hall State tant at this moment in our histo House and the Senate to use "He started to sound like an As part of his of the Union ry than for bipartisanship as ecological president by calling education agenda, the speech, for watch, said that America to suc they work on their for reduced use of gasoline, Bush asked two female she has more "It's good for the ceed in the Middle agendas. clean energy sources and even Congress to reau co-presidents, was respect for the East, to succeed president to reach "Our citizens mentioning elimate change for thorize the No Child president after hearing 'Madame in Iraq and to across party lines." don't much care the first time," Arnold said. Left Behind Act - a hearing him spare the which side of the "This was truly a more moder law enacted five Speaker."' speak. American people aisle we sit on - as ate Bush tonight." . years ago that has "He came Sarah Way from this danger," long as we are will Arnold said the Demoerats been "preserving Megan Hawley across as more Bush said. president ing to cross that must do something to address local control, rais genuine and bet co-president The speech's College Republicans aisle when there is both the domestic and foreign ing standards and ter presented this intent, said politi work to be done," issues raised by Bush Tuesday in holding schools College Democrats time than he did cal science pro- Bush said. the months ahead. accountable for during the last fessor Louis Ayala, was "the In a return to his pre-presi "At the end of the day, the results," Bush said. speech about desire to fmd consensus on some dential reputation as a "uniter, Democrats have to do business Ayala predieted that some ver Iraq, which was terrible," she domestic policy issues and an not a divider," Bush delivered with the president if they want sion of the Act "will likely sur said. emphasis on making clear that his annual State of the Union him to sign anything. They ean't vive." Karas agreed with the presi he has a specific goal for Iraq address in a calculatedly biparti just strong-arm legislation But Hawley said the dent's position concerning Iraq and he really believes in the san tone, said Notre Dame politi through all the time las they are Democrats won't support No that "we can't just give up." surge." cal science professor and presi with the minimum wage bill); Child Left Behind. "I liked how Bush said that no College Democrats of Notre dential expert Peri Arnold. sometimes they do need to nego "Most Democrats reeognize it matter how people voted on the Dame co-president Megan "I found notable Bush's rela tiate," Arnold said. as a failing program," she said. war, they didn't vote to lose," she Hawley said Bush's new surge tive degree of moderation," Arnold said the Demoerats Also on Bush's domestie agen said. · plan and his speech Tuesday Arnold said. "In the past, Bush must address the domestic and da were balaneing the federal Pelosi makes history aren't enough to persuade the has taken pressure foreign issues budget, fixing Medicare, Bush was not the only person Democrats - who now make up on him as a reason Bush raised in his Medicaid and Social Security people were watching Tuesday a majority of both the House of to be even sharper '/lt the end of the address. and creating affordable and night. For the first time in Representatives and the Senate and more hostile. "I see lthe available health care for all American history, the Speaker of -to support the increased troop But tonight, he was day, the Democrats Democrats) most Americans. In addition, Bush the House, who sits with the Vice deployment. more moderate. He have to do business likely to be will said he wants to keep the coun President behind the President "I think he is going back to the could've done a lot with the president ing to do business try's borders safe while allowing during the speech, was female. rhetoric of fear that he has been worse, and he has." with Bush on foreign workers to enter the Bush called it a "high privilege using forever," Hawley said. Because the ifthey want him to immigration and eountry legally to work on a and distinet honor" to address Hawley and other College Democrats control sign anything." edueation temporary basis. Bush said the Nancy Pelosi as the Speaker of Democrats gathered in the base both houses of issues," Arnold United States must also develop the House of Representatives. ment of Breen-Phillips Tuesday Congress, Arnold said. "In fact, the alternative fuel sources and Peri Arnold For Hawley and her eo-presi night to watch the speech. said, Bush was president is dos lessen its dependency on foreign dent Helen Adeosun, this was an professor Hawley doesn't think Bush's forced to finally er to the oil. exciting moment for them as plan to send 20,000 more troops address issues that political science Democrats on Hawley isn't sure Bush will well. to Iraq will achieve peace in the Democrats care immigration than achieve all the objeetives. "The highlight of the speech, country - and she's fairly sure about, such as the he is to the ''I'm curious to see what he for two female eo-presidents, the Democrats in Congress won't energy crisis, immigration and Republicans." actually does with them," was hearing 'Madame Speaker,"' think so either. health care. Notre Dame College Hawley said. "A lot of these Hawley said. "I don't think we have as many "The president was bipartisan Republicans president Sarah words are empty words to me." troops as he wants to send," in his speech by gesturing Way said the president's stance Arnold said the State of the Contact John Tierney at Hawley said. " ... I simply don't toward the Democrats, but he on immigration is not strong Union address was successful [email protected] and Kaidynn think this is going to work." still took his own Republican enough. But she said she for Bush. Riely at [email protected] THE OBSERVER
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MARKET RECAP
Stocks Oil prices trigger stock rail y Dow 12,533.80 +56.64 U.S. plans to- double Strategic Petroleum Reserve .create optimism for investors }ones
Up: Same: Down: Composite Volume: Associated Press 2,125 159 1,130 2,974,210,480 NEW YORK - Wall Street rebounded Tuesday, rising moderately as crude oil surged more than $2 a barrel and triggered a rally among energy producers. Investors regained their optimism about corporate profits after a series of pos COMPANY %CHANGE I $GAIN I PRICE itive earnings reports. Energy prices spiked NASDAQ 100 TR(QQQQ) -0.25 -0.11 43.58 after the Energy Secretary SUN MICROSYS (SUNW) -1.57 -0.09 5.66 Samuel Bodman said the INTEL CP (INTC) -1.15 -0.24 20.55 U.S. will double the size of the nation's Strategic CISCO SYS INC (CSCO) -1.85 -0.49" 26.04 Petroleum Reserve. Prices were already rising as a cold snap in the northeast Treasuries United States was seen 10-YEAR NOTE +0.95 +0.045 4.804 increasing demand for 13-WEEK BILL +0.30 +0.0 IS 5.005 heating fuel in the region. Exxon Mobil Corp. led + 1.03 +0.050 4.897 30-YEAR BOND blue chips and was among 5-YEAR NOTE +0.71 +0.034 4.800 the Dow Jones industrials' Commodities biggest gainers, while fel low refiners ConocoPhillips LIGHT CRUDE ($/bbl.) +246 55.04 and Chevron Corp. also GOLD ($/Troy oz.) + 11.80 645.90 surged during the session. PORK BELLIES (cents/lb.) +0.18 96.05 The advance in oil stocks helped the Dow recover Excha Rates from an 88-point decline YEN 121.7550 Monday, its biggest drop in EURO 0.7678 two months and a reaction to investor uneasiness POUND 0.5047 about earnings. CANADIAN$ 1.1820 The markets also got a lift Tuesday from robust earnings reports from AP IN BRIEF United Technologies· Corp. Gerald Simmond brings home heating oil to a Brooklyn neighborhood Monday. Oil prices and Texas Instruments Inc. increased Tuesday as the northeastern region faced cold weather. Bolivian plans help raise gold prices This helped offset a warn NEW YORK - Gold futures hit a three-week ing from telecommunica also advanced. The thing is OK, and there's a previous sessions, oil com high Tuesday as the dollar broke lower against tions equipment maker Standard & Poor's 500 little upside left. But panies got a boost on the its major rivals and news of Bolivia's possible Alcatel-Lucent that it index was up 5.04, or 0.35 there's also a correction rebound in crude prices. nationalization of its mining sector hit the mar would not post a profit percent, at 1,427.99, and out there considering the The refiners stand to bene ket. during the fourth quarter the Nasdaq composite kind of advance the market fit if the government February gold settled up $11.80 at $645.90 a because of a steep decline index added 0.34, or 0.01 bas undergone," he said. expands its reserves. troy ounce on the New York Mercantile in sales. percent, to 2,431.41. In economic news, the Exxon Mobil rose $1.59, or Exchange. During the session the contract hit a "Earnings are not coming Bond prices fell, with the Richmond Fed Survey 2.2 percent, to $74.49; three-week high of $646.90. in all that bad," said Brian yield on the benchmark 10- showed a slip in its manu ConocoPhillips was up George Gero of RBC Capital Markets Global Gendreau, an investment year Treasury note rising facturing index this month. $1.59, or 2.9 percent, at Futures said the gold rally was due in part to strategist with lNG to 4.81 percent from 4.76 Meanwhile, the Conference $64.97; and Chevron news that Bolivia plans to hike taxes on mining, Investment Management. percent late Monday. Board said U.S. economic increased $1.34 to $72.88. while also saying the government may national "There is an absence of Bill Strazzullo, chief mar activity is set to increase This helped investors ize companies that violated privatization rules. any real bad news, leading ket strategist at Bell Curve slightly in the coming shake off Alcatel-Lucent's He added that news about two gold exchange indicators are up, and Trading, believes the mar months. statement that it post a loss traded funds planned in India is also adding to companies are not falling ket might actually be at its The dollar was mixed for the first full quarter the upside in the market. off the table. That's consis peak for the year. He against other major cur since combining in last 'That will take more metal out of the market," tent with the modest rise in believes stocks will pull rencies, while gold prices year's $11.6 billion deal said Gero. "So with all that news, the path of the Dow." back as it becomes increas spiked. A barrel of light, between France's Alcatel least resistance has been up." According to preliminary ingly likely that the Federal sweet crude rose $2.47, or and Lucent of the U.S. The Peter Schiff, president of Euro Pacific Capital, calculations, the Dow rose Reserve won't cut interest 4. 7 percent, to settle at company blamed integra said gold has been holding key levels over the 56.64, or 0.45 percent, to rates. $55.04 on the New York tion costs and weaker sales past few weeks despite a dip in oil prices and a 12.533.80. "We're in a sweet spot Mercantile Exchange. because of consolidation bounce in the dollar. · Broader stock indicators right now where every- As has been typical in among its customers. AK Steel jumps even with losses CINCINNATI - Shares of AK Steel Holding Corp. jumped nearly 10 percent on Tuesday after the steelmaker reported a wider fourth-quarter loss Fund management leads to debate than a year ago but an upbeat outlook for 2007. "They not only had a decent fourth quarter, but investing, had their moments. But S&P MidCap 400 index. Associated Press their guidance for the first quarter was very the contest-still a ways away from "Stock picking skills can easily be strong," said industry analyst Charles Bradford of NEW YORK -To some it is a rival becoming a Hatfield-McCoy-style swamped by a strong market move Bradford Research/Soleil Securities in New York. ry for the ages, akin to the one feud as portfolio managers have yet ment," said Andrew Clark, an ana The company, which has a plant in Rockport, shared by the Yankees and the Red to take up arms - mostly came down lyst at Lipper Inc. "It becomes diffi Ind., also said temporary workers hired to replace Sox or those who debate whether irt favor of index funds in 2006. cult to beat your benchmark because locked out union employees at its Middletown their beer's most important attribute Mutual funds that mirror large and everything is going up." Works plant are setting production and safety is that it tastes great or is less filling. small-capitalization indexes outpe The S&P 500 did better than large records and that more workers are being hired. As with any storied contest, the formed a majority of managed funds cap funds by more than 3 percent AK Steel stock rose $1.63 to $18.40 in heavy claims of the stalwarts on either side last year, figures from Standard & and the S&P Smai!Cap 600 beat trading on the New York Stock Exchange as the often draw the most attention. So the Poor's Corp. show. The Standard & smallcap funds by nearly 2 percent. company reported a loss of $49.3 million, or 45 long-running .debate over whether Poor's 500 index-a widely used Actively managed midcap funds cents a share, in the three months ended Dec. 31, mutual funds managed by profe benchmark for funds-beat 69.1 per topped the S&P MidCap 400 by 0.34 compared with $41.5 million, or 38 cents a share, sionals are any better than those cent of managed large-cap funds, percent. a year ago. The stock reached as high as $18.68 that simply mirror major market while the S&P SmallCap 600 index For the past five years, the S&P on Tuesday. The low for the past year has been indexes can obscure a larger point showed a greater return than 63.6 500 has beaten 71.4 percent of $7.71. for many investors: Neither side has percent of managed smallcap funds, large-cap funds, while the S&P The loss for the quarter widened compared with to be right all the time to be a right according to S&P. Among midcap MidCap 400 has outperformed 79.7 a year ago as higher average selling prices failed fit. funds, however. managers beat their. percent of midcap funds. The S&P to offset weaker steel shipments and increased Last year, both str&tegies, often benchmark, with 53.3 percent of SmallCap 600 has done better than costs. referred to as active and passive managed funds outperforming the 77.5 percent of small cap funds. THE OBSERVER page 8 IEWPOINT Wednesday, January 24, 2007
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Revisiting ethics Raising wage has at Catholic consequences too
The silence from the living wage community had gone on for far too long, university apparently, as even a South Bend resident felt the need to chime in. I don't doubt Louis Myers' good intentions, but his argument is plain sophistry. Mr. Myers calls for Notre Dame to pay its employees "at least a living wage, which This letter is in response to James Welle's ("Ethics and morals not syn would be about $12/hour now." Two questions come to mind after reading this onomous," Jan. 23) comment, "My point is that morals cannot and should statement. not ever be used to justify ethics." First, should we separate wages from earnings? Notre Dame employees, like Whose morals are we talking about? other employees in a free society, earn their wages. We cannot dictate what one As written in DuLac, the mission statement of the University of Notre earns by circumventing the market wage. Dame states, "Notre Dame's character as a Catholic academic community The second involves a more alarming concern with minimum wage arguments. presupposes that no genuine search for the truth in the human or cosmic Myers includes the words "at least" when ordering what the administration order is alien to the life of faith ... There is, however, a special obligation should pay its workers. Is it not obvious that we have scarce resources in a soci and opportunity, specifically as a Catholic university, to pursue the reli ety and, therefore, in a university? As William F. Buckley Jr. once said, gious dimensions of human learning. Only thus can Catholic intellectual life "Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality, the costs become prohibitive." in all disciplines be animated and fostered and a proper community of I can only hope that those students calling for an increase in wages will not be scholarly religious discourse be established." the same ones up in arms when it forces further increases in the already astro The founders of our university believe that truth is not alien to faith; they nomical tuition hikes. Instead of rallying behind Myers' motivational effort, let's believe that truth and morality as established by faith are not foreign to think about what it is we are doing when we undermine basic economic princi one another. The search for truth about ethics at this university should be ples. It is through flexible, not set, prices that capitalism functions most effi guided by a profound understanding of Catholic morality. The mission ciently. That includes the price that an employer is willing to pay a given worker statement also states, "A Catholic university draws its basic inspiration for his/her labor, and I have-yet to see a worker chained to a buffet line or a from Jesus Christ as the source of wisdom and from the conviction that in mop bucket, so I can only assume that Notre Dame is offering the most competi Him all things can be brought to their completion." All things includes the tive wages for the necessary skills. examples of ethical dilemmas James provided; the founders of this univer Whether one likes it or not, Notre Dame must operate as a business- not to sity believe that ethical decisions can be justified by the moral ideas as turn a profit, but to be responsible stewards of the students' tuition dollars. established by the Catholic church. Catholics cannot have separate moral There is nothing theologically sinful about adhering to the competitive, market and ethical stances. clearing wages already in place.
Daniel Dugovic Brad Duffy junior junior Knott Hall Fisher Hall Jan. 23 Jan. 23
Sex is good, Condoms are condoms or not not the cause Let us be frank about the fact that sex is good. Try looking at the general commercialization Eleanore Strong recently argued in her Letter to the Editor In fact, sex is great. It is holy. God is a big pro of sex on TV and every other sphere of our ("Contraceptive society morally harmful") that contraceptives ponent. And I get the feeling that a lot of what lives. The problem is deep within each of our threaten humanity as condoms and other forms of sexual-pro God made is good, in and of itself, apart from psyches. Fewer children can be attributed to tection "erode respect for human life." But there is something its function. Creation was good before humans more women in the workforce due to greater else plaguing the world, and it too has no "respect for human ever exploited it. empowerment, not least of which is our greater life." It's called HIV and this pandemic has already claimed the I would agree with Eleanore Strong access to education, not just reproductive con lives of 25 million people. ("Contraceptive society morally harmful," Jan. trol. We, however, can fight this disease with that which Strong 21) that God knows best. But I take strong issue I cannot tell you what causes higher divorce finds so morally repulsive - condoms. To end this great death with the idea that the Catholic Church always rates, but something tells me its not just con requires more than idealistic policies of abstinence. These knows best. Passive acquiescence to theology doms. 'And AIDS could be prevented through have been proven to be insufficient and leave future victims with such far-reaching implications, when the greater education and access to preventive without the ability to make personal decisions and to protect experience on the ground screams in pain for tools, and less stigma associated with the virus themselves. As she continues in her misguided approach to theological review, cannot be our best answer. so that people might actually want to get tested. solving the world's moral afllictions, Strong contends that con Theology is the work of every man and Even promiscuity probably has little to do with traception robs the human race of a "stable, loving family" woman trying to discern how to live their lives. birth control - it probably has everything to do structure. I will not deny that 2,000 years of collective with chastity just being difficult. Guess what? There are 40 million AIDS orphans in Sub experience and wisdom, in many realms of life, Talk about sex is so taboo that most sex edu Saharan Africa and I don't think condoms have orphaned any is truly a great resource. But contraception is cation is left to schools, as I have a feeling that one yet. You may find it morally wrong to protect the gift of life too new, and its theology is just being worked most of our generation never got a real sex talk and the promise of a family through sexual-protection, but I out at a time when there are life and death from our parents. Coupled with the fact that our think otherwise. The letter continues with her attack on such decisions riding on the Church's interpretation. faith exposure to sex when we are young is pri preventative-measures, claiming contraceptives "implicitly People, including priests, make mistakes. It marily through warnings against carnal tempta condone promiscuity.'' This broad assumption lacks any empir doesn't mean everything the Church says is tion, which suddenly changes as sex becomes ical evidence. Sexual protection allows for couples to physically wrong. Far from it. It just means we need to be holy when we are to be married, it seems as if express themselves without the fear of death, disease or an careful. So with that said, the irony of the we are trying to coax our minds to jump unwanted pregnancy. In no means do they cause individuals to Church's position is that while attempting to through schizophrenic hoops once we have a have sex. They simply serve as protection, not as encourage uphold the sanctity of sex, it actually demeans ring on our finger, or else abandon the cause of ment. it. Objectifies it, really, in the same way our not saying more than we mean -the concept of And she doesn't stop there. Strong alleges that the preva worth as humans today tends to be tied to what chastity - long before. Which is really a shame, lence of contraceptives in our society has also caused a terrible we can produce for our efficient profit-driven because the Church has some great theology sequence of events: they lead to more abortions and the society. For whatever reason, we are uneasy about sex, under the title of "theology of the spread of AIDS. These claims are devoid of truth, any support with the idea that something can be good just body," which unfortunately is still relatively ive evidence, and are the result of reckless, misguided assump because it is, not because of what it can pro obscure. And for all of the Church's 2,000 years tions. Contraceptives prevent unwanted pregnancies that could duce. And the union of two people into one flesh of struggling with chastity directly, if given the easily result in more abortions and condoms prevent the trans through sex is something that is holy whether chance, it may have insights which we find mission ofHIV/AIDS. Such preposterous attitudes toward sexu or not it can or does produce another human helpful. al protection have already claimed the lives of millions in life. But please do not try and tell me that con Africa, where rumors suggest having sex with a virgin to cure It is an expression of love, a very deep and doms remove "permanence from marriage." I'm AIDS. To further such lies is surely more immoral than choos binding one, and not one that condoms or a pill sure there are a number of octogenarians still ing to protect oneself. To dismiss contraceptives as immoral is can even begin to defile. If you want culprits for going strong, who in their heyday used birth to call wearing a seatbelt a sin. They provide a healthy choice "more abortions, fewer children, more divorce control, but who nonetheless are now celebrat for individuals wishing to express themselves with a partner and more AIDS cases," I suggest something ing their 50th anniversaries. A piece of plastic and encourage physical and mental well being. It is a blessing other than contraceptives as the scapegoat. does not kill the significance of sex or cause that we now have an avenue to stop the spread of AIDS. It is Millions of lives are riding on that careless societal destruction. We do, if we allow it. time to utilize it and we have a moral obligation to do so. statement. Try looking at our society of material deca Amanda Tarkowski Daniel Savage dence, where we exploit what we want from sophomore freshman people and the environment, and then discard Lyons Hall Morrissey Hall without thought. Jan. 22 Jan. 23 THE OBSERVER
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AMERICAN IDOL FEATURE 'American Idol' breeds talent, brings fame
It's hard to avoid the "American Idol" celebrity- even releasing his own album. phenomenon. Everyone knows who Simon Season five brought the Brittenum twins, Cowell is and can name at least one of the Derrell and Terrell, and all of their "Idol" winners or contestants. The show accompanying drama. They both made it has produced a Grammy winner, a Golden to Hollywood out of Chicago, and Derrell Globe winner, a Country Music Award quit when he mistakenly heard that his (CMA) female vocalist of the year and sev brother had been cut. eral platinum-selling recording artists. After he realized his error, he begged And it's only getting bigger and better. Cowell and the other judges to let him When the first season of "Idol" aired in have his spot back. They agreed, but both 2002, it had nine million viewers. The twins were disqualified when they were premiere of the current sixth season recognized for being wanted for identity enjoyed more than 57 million viewers. Its theft. Although the sixth season is only success single-handedly revived the talent several weeks young, there have already show genre and gave rise to several suc been several (in)famous auditions, and cessors, including "America's Got Talent," several ambitious people have posted "Rock Star: INXS" and the latest, NBC's online guides to the MySpace profiles of "Grease: You're the One That I Want." some of the worst auditionees. Photo courtesy While "Idol" first began as a quest to The show has become so popular that Randy Jackson, left, Paula Abdul, center, and Simon Cowell serve as the judges for find the best undiscovered young pop appearing on "Ameriean Idol" is enough the "American Idol," which has brought fame to winners and losers alike. superstar, the show has since evolved and in itself to make the individuals almost has lessened its age restrictions and instantly famous. They do not necessarily "Idol" alums have met with success even Idol, Kelly Clarkson, garnered herself two opened itself to more genres, including even have to win the contest to become a outside the music arena. Grammys and season four winner Carrie rock and country. true American idol. Most recently, season three contestant Underwood has twice won the CMA Even before the 24 finalists (12 males As viewership has increased yearly, Jennifer Hudson won a Golden Globe and award for top female vocalist of the year, and 12 females) are named, the city open more and more of the finalists outside of has been nominated for an Academy and has also been a Grammy nominee. call auditions are almost as popular to first and second place have become Award for her supporting role in With all of the success that "American watch as the final contestants. As exciting exceptionally popular. Of the season live "Dreamgirls." Season three winner Idol" and its contestants have enjoyed, it as it is to see the young new talent, it is finalists, more than a third of them either Fantasia Barrino starred in a Lifetime is a sure thing that it is not going away equally as fun to watch the delusional already have a debut album on store movie based on her book, "Life Is Not a anytime soon and will continue to exist masses attempt to perform. shelves or are set to release one. Several Fairy Tale." Season five contestant Kellie for the American public to enjoy - The season three auditions introduced more finalists, like Ace Young, have Pickler is getting her own sitcom, current William Hungs and all. U.C. Berkeley student William Hung to the released singles online. ly in production with FOX. world, and he has since become a cult Even beyond just selling albums, the Within the musical arena the original Contact Erin McGinn at [email protected]
CD REVIEW 'Daughtry' a solid album from popular 'Idol' rockef
From his very first audition, Chris solidly blending together rock and pop Daughtry made his presence felt during qualities (much in the vein of artists such CHRIS DAUGHTRY season five of "American Idol." While Bo as Nickelback). Bice and Constantine Maroulis cracked Most of his album is a mesh of pop and Daughtry open the door of the rock genre during rock, although individual songs vary on season four, Daughtry blasted it open. His where they fall on th11 pop to rock scale. RCA pulse-pounding performance of Fuel's hit Songs like "Used To" and "Home" easily "Hemorrhage" was praised by all three fall under the pop category, whereas judges and was popular with the audience. "What I Want" and "Gone" are nothing but His performance even impressed the rock. ' members of Fuel, who asked him to be Ilis version of rock, however, is much Recommended Tracks: "It's Not their lead singer after his departure from more blend1~d and stylized than some of his the show. His unforgettable renditions of hard-rocking predecessors, and it is lairly Over," "Over You," "What I Johnny Cash's "Walk the Line" and Bon easy to assume that Daughtry will find Want," "Gone" Jovi's "Wanted Dead or Alive" cemented much more success in the pop circuits than his fan base and earned him a spot among in the rock. from Evanescence. edition of the album, which contains two the "American Idol" greats. He finished the Although he tends to be grouped and Daughtry's vocals are great on all of the extra tracks: acoustic versions of "Home" season as the fourth-place finalist. compared to acts like Niekelbaek or Fuel, songs, and he sounds even better than he and "Crashed." After the show ended, Daughtry declined Daughtry still manages to impress upon his did when he was on "Idol." The rest of the "Daughtry" is a solid hit through and the offer to join Fuel and instead chose to listeners his own unique sound - and it's band is also excellent, with the guitarists through - it has already gone platinum - follow his own solo career. He formed his obvious from the energy and enthusiasm of specifically standing out. The song "What I and its success only guarantees a promis own band and recorded "Daughtry," a his album that he is doing what he loves to Want" even features a special guest ing future for its artist. Chris Daughtry has debut album that debuted at number two do. appearance by Guns 'N Roses guitar leg managed to do what some former Idol con on the Billboard charts. His first single off Daughtry's talent becomes apparent in end, Slash. testants struggle with - he transcended of the album, "It's Not Over," is currently the fact that there really isn't a bad track The people behind "American Idol" the "Idol" fan base and created an album rated at 21 on the Billboard charts and is on the album. He wrot<~ or eo-wrote every never miss a beat, and this album is no that even non-Idol fans can't help but gaining in airtime popularity. The song, co song on the album with the exceptions of exeeption. Every store carries the same enjoy. written by Daughtry and fellow "Idol" con "Feels Like Tonight" and "What About "Daughtry" album except for one - Wai testant Ace Young, exemplifies his style of Now," the latter written by Ben Moody Mart. Wal-Mart features a special "b_onus" Contact Erin McGinn at [email protected] ------I' THE OBSERVER
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CD REVIEWS Personality helps Pickler after loss on show
Jessica Simpson gained dubious fame he was a Pickler fan. In the end though, number one on the Billboard country obvious that Pickler put her heart and for asking a now infamous question her personality wasn't enough and she chart. The album is standard fare as far soul into the song, and it is sure to be a while pondering a can of Chicken of the was eliminated from the competition in as country music goes, and her catchy successful country ballad in the future. Sea. "Is it chicken or tuna?" Following sixth place. lyrics and upbeat voice will make the Throughout the album Pickler ranges in Simpson's vein of dumb-blonde antics Even after being bounced, the "Idol" release instantly popular with country from sounding almost cynical on "Things is Kellie Pickler, whose debut came in producers recognized her lasting popu fans. That Never Cross a Man's Mind" to season five of "American Idol." larity and they filmed a recurring seg Her first single off of the album, "Red showing some heartbreak on "Didn't You Whether it was her confusing the ment called "Puck 'n Pickler," where High Heels," has consistently been in the Know." The song "One of the Guys" meanings of "minx" and "mink" or her chef Wolfgang Punk introduced Pickler top-20 of the country charts since its shows that she knows how to have fun, drawn-out Southern pronunciation of to unusual food for comic relief on the debut. A catchy and sassy song that and then she goes back to being senti calamari, Pickler gained as much - if show. She continued to be popular on talks about her love for collecting shoes, mental on "My Angel," a tribute to her not more - attention for her naive per the show, singing in the finale episode it is the perfect introduction for Pickler grandmother. sonality as for her musical abilities. and doing several promotional spots for to the world outside of "Idol." Although Pickler puts together a great She was so endearing and adorable, later shows. In a break from tradition and a show album and her performances are defi even when calling her fake eyelashes Although she finished in sixth place, of support for Pickler, the production nitely better than the ones she gave "tarantulas," that she warmed the Pickler has returned to the public eye company for the "Idol" contestants while on "Idol," she still doesn't have the hearts of all her viewers. Even the with the release of her debut album, released her album two months before wide musical appeal in the mainstream stone-cold Simon Cowell admitted that "Small Town Girl," which debuted at "Idol" winner Taylor Hicks was set to community necessary to become a big release his. In previous years, all of the star. contestants were under contract not to Pickler will find easy and rapid suc release their albums until after the first cess in the country music circuits, but KELLIE PICKLER and second-place winners released unlike her country-"Idol" predecessor, Small Town Girl theirs. Carrie Underwood, she doesn't quite "Small Town Girl" is full of energy, and have the vocals to make an impact out Bna Entertainment Pickler celebrates everything that makes side of the somewhat self-contained up her vivacious country personality. country circle. Although much of the album is upbeat Overall, "Small Town Girl" is a great and energetic, it also balances out these country album, with both upbeat songs moments with more emotional, senti and ballads that hit all of the right mental songs. notes. For fans of that genre, Kellie Recommended Tracks: "Red The tearjerker track "I Wonder," Pickler's album is a fantastic addition to High Heels," '1 W>nder" "'ne of which is scheduled to be her second sin any collection. the Guysn gle release, is an ode to her mother, who left her when she was a young child. It's Contact Erin McGinn at [email protected] Pop singer, basketball star has promising debut
All it takes now is simply an appear as good as most recording pop artists ance on "American Idol" to become a today - where it doesn't take the most AYLABROWN recording pop artist. Ayla Brown, who amazing voice in the world to make a hit released her debut album "Forward" song. Forward last year, is proof of that. Akhough she Much like "Know You Better," which is made the top-24 field of finalists, she gaining in radio play, her covers of "I Cbuj Entertainment was eliminated in week three of the Quit" and "Sugah" are driven by up finals. Even though she lasted a relative beats and catchy lyrics. Her version of ly short time on the hit television show, "Sugah" is much more developed than her brief stint sufficed to gain enough of the one recorded by fellow "Idol" alums Rerommended Tracks: "Know a fan base to warrant recording an Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson for You Better, • *I Qlit, • "'Ten CsJt album. their cinematic travesty, "From Justin to "'Miles Away (roo Fast Typically albums can take a long time Kelly" (2002). Likewise, Brown's Wings," for You)" to record, but Brown and her team at arrangement for "I Quit" is much more Double Deal Records managed to upbeat and faster than Hepburn's origi record, mix and produce her debut CD nal release. sure to singing. While they aren't quite distinguish itself from the rest of the all in less than two weeks. She only had Most of Brown's album is written by radio-friendly - and are unlikely to homogenous pop albums. Likewise, a limited time to record her album such well-known songwriters as Diane ever be released as singles - they are Brown isn't quite unique enough to because she is also a freshman at Warren ("' Don't Wanna Miss A Thing") easily the most thought-evoking and stand out on her own, and she didn't Boston College, which she attends on a and Tommy Sims ("Change the World"), enjoyable songs out of the collection. make it far enough on "Idol" to have full basketball scholarship. She only had but she did manage to co-write two of The most unique track on "Forward" that built-in level of success. a small window of opportunity between her songs- the love ballad "Falling Into is the "Jock Jams"-esque "Breaking While Kelly Clarkson's first album the end of her "Idol" contract and her You," as well as one dedicated to her Away." The up-tempo, easy-to-workout wasn't terrific, she had the support of official enrollment at BC, where she is family and friends entitled "Thanks To to song features the sound of a dribbling her "Idol" win to continuously put her obligated to follow NCAA regulations You." Both songs, while not terribly basketball as part of the beat and is name in the public eye until she truly concerning the recording and promotion deep, are heartfelt and catchy. well-suited as a tune coming from a bas was good enough to stand on her own. of music. Two of the better songs on the album ketball player. Brown's next release will surely be bet "Forward" has a very contemporary have a more theatrical feel to them: The biggest downside to the album - ter, but the question remains as to pop feel to it. From the upbeat first sin "Miles Aw"ay (Too Fast For You)" and and for Brown in general - is that there whether this album will garner enough gle "Know You Better" to the inspira "Ten Cent Wings." Both demonstrate a isn't enough to make her stand out from success to warrant another. tional ballad "Ten Cent Wings," Brown great deal of vocal maturity from an the rest of the pop world. While it's a displays a decent vocal talent which is artist who has really had limited expo- great pop album, it doesn't do enough to Contact Erin McGinn at [email protected] THE OBSERVER
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'lABYRINTH' WEAVES COMPLEX TALE OF FANTASY, REALITY
undeniably clear in the brilliant parallels He is exacting and unbending in his The faun and the denizens of Ofelia's By MARTY SCHROEDER director and screenwriter Guillermo del quest to destroy the small Republican fantasy world exist in her world, not in Assisranr Scene Ediror Toro weaves into this film. force and raise his son under his mili ours. This makeup also extends to some Few films this year will be as lush and taristic guidance. of the most gruesome bloodshed in a Few films are able to meld the every beautiful as "Pan's Labyrinth." This, in Vidal's bloodthirstiness is matched by film to date. There is not much blood, day world with a fantastical, mythical relation to the story it tells, is the one other character in the film - the but the mutilation some characters dream world better than "Pan's strongest aspect of the film. The lighting Pale Man, a fearsome antagonist young endure can be unnerving even for the Labyrinth." This film tells its story is beautifully done, especially during Ofelia faces in the second task she is strong of mind and stomach. through the eyes of a little girl who finds scenes shot at night. The proper amount given at the labyrinth near her house. However, this mutilation has a pur herself undergoing Herculean tasks at of eeriness and fantasy is inserted into Only the imagination of a first-rate film pose, unlike that found in the rash of the bidding of a seven-foot faun while the film, which brings the war-torn real maker could have thought up the night torture/horror films that have been dealing with the after effects of the world together with the fantastic under mare that is the Pale Man, whose eye released recently. The real world is full Spanish Civil War. ground kingdom, a place described in balls are embedded in his hands. The of tenderness but also war, bloodshed The grittiness of the war is clear in the the prologue as a world without pain or only way to truly experience the charac and pain and the fantasy world of "Pan's violence, the fantasy of her hidden king sadness. ter is to see his inspired design on the Labyrinth" reflects this. The two worlds dom is clear in her awe and the way The. central driving force of the narra big screen. are separate yet identical. these two worlds mirror each other is tive revolves around a young girl named The makeup in "Pan's Labyrinth" - "Pan's Labyrinth" can best be charac Ofelia who travels with her mother to which was recently nominated for an terized as very sad and heart-rending, live with her mother's new husband, Academy Award - is incredible. The yet life-affirming and hopeful. It is not Pan's Labyrinth Captain Vidal. Vidal is a captain in the fantasy elements are impeccable only a beautiful film to look at but also a Nationalist army that has just overtaken because they are not life-like. This may beautiful story that transcends language. control of Spain. He's been assigned to a seem an odd assessment, but the make Uel Torn's vision shows how those who rural outpost to quell any opposition up helps sell these creatures in exactly are young at heart can dream to rise posed by Republican forces hiding in the the way a young child might imagine above the mundane and cruel aspects of Director: Guillermo del Toro forests. them. The fantastic characters here do an everyday world. Writer: Guillermo del Toro The actor behind the vicious and ruth not attempt to be real in the way those Starring: Ariadna Gil, Ivana Baquero, less Captain Vidal is Sergi Lopez, who in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" Contact Marty Schroeder at Doug Jones and Sergi Lopez puts in the best performance of the film. do. [email protected]
IMAGINATIVE FILM lACKS DEPTH AND MEANING
this, Ofelia is drawn to a nearby script, penned by Del Toro, is humorless By BRIAN DOXTADER labyrinth and confronted by a mysteri but complicated, brimming with ideas Pan's Labyrinth Scene Ediror ous faun named Pan (Doug Jones, who and creativity. Unfortunately, it too often also plays the eerie Pale Man). who lacks thematic unity, spiraling in several "Pan's Labyrinth" wants badly to be a informs her that she has the soul of a different directions without fully explor great movie, but its reach exceeds its lost princess and must pass three tests ing most of them. grasp. It is a creative and unique film, to prove herself and take her rightful "Pan's Labyrinth" is also quite dark feels like a picture specifically designed and its originality is admirable, but it place in her true father's kingdom. and violent, with many disturbing to make an artistic statement. never pulls together as a singular work, The biggest problem with "Pan's scenes that are difficult and off-putting. Unfortunately, it never quite coalesces and that lack of cohesiveness ultimately Labyrinth" is that, despite its multifac For a film touted as an escapist fantasy, as a complete work, but it does hint at prevents it.from being as good a picture eted complexity, it's not nearly as there's simply too much reality. The future greatness from a filmmaker as it could be. immersive as it should be. The continual harshness and brutality of the "real starting to hit his stride. Set against the turmoil of 1944 Spain, narrative shifts between the "real world" threaten to overshadow what is Del Toro has proven himself a director when the Spanish Civil War was coming world" and the "fantasy world" are jolt ostensibly the narrative crux of the pic capable of great visual beauty, but he to a close, "Pan's Labyrinth" follows ing and the film's narrative footing is ture, which dilutes much of the film's has yet to make a movie that fulfills his Ofelia (Ivana Baquero). a girl who too dependent on Mercedes and the impact. enormous potential. He is far more tal accompanies her mother Carmen rebellion when it should concentrate on Ivana Baquero, all of 12 years old, is ented than previous works like "Mimic," (Ariadna Gil) to a military camp. Ofelia. The three tests that Ofelia is superb as Ofelia. In many ways, the film "Blade II" and "Hellboy" might have Carmen has married the brutal Captain given are simplistic in nature, and occa rests on her shoulders, and her con indicated, and "Pan's Labyrinth" is a Vidal (Sergi Lopez), who is attempting to sionally complicate (rather than clarify) trolled, measured performance mixes great leap forward for him as an artisti weed out a group of rebels who have her character. innocence and wisdom perfectly. Sergi cally-minded filmmaker. The picture taken to the mountains. Carmen and The film's lack of cohesiveness Lopez offers the other standout per itself, however, is never as immersive or Ofelia are looked after by Mercedes detracts from the movie as a whole, formance as the monstrous Captain emotionally effective as it should be. (Maribel Verdu), one of Vidal's servants. though there is much to admire, partic Vidal, evoking shades of Ralph Fiennes' Mercedes' brother, however, is one of ularly in its craftsmanship. The film is Amon Goeth from "Schindler's List." the leaders of the rebels, and Mercedes undeniably beautiful, especially in its It's not hard to see why critics are rav Contact Brian Doxtader at is secretly aiding them. During all of art direction and sense of form. The ing about "Pan's Labyrinth," since it [email protected]
Photo courtesy of movieweb.com A passageway lies before Ofelia (Ivana Baquero) in the Oscar-nominated "Pan's Ofelia (Ivana Baquero), left, encounters Pale Man (Doug Jones), one of the many Labyrinth," which uses dramatic cinematography to create two vivid worlds. eerie and fantastic characters in Guillermo del Toro's film, "Pan's Labyrinth." Wednesday, January 24, 2007 The Observer + PAID ADVERTISEMENT page 13
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NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL Nardi and Reynolds guide Nova to victory Auburn knocks off ranked team for second time in six days; strong defense helps Illini top No. 23 Hoosiers
Alabama shot just 32 percent Associated Press in the second half. Ronald Steele led Alabama PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Mike with 19 points, but he also had Nardi had a game-high 19 five turnovers. Jermareo points and Scottie Reynolds Davidson added 18 points and added 18 to lead Villanova to an 11 rebounds. He only scored 82-73 win over Providence on two points after halftime. Tuesday night. Alonzo Gee had 11 points. It was the third straight victo Richard Hendrix played much ry for the visiting Wildcats (14- of the game in foul trouble and 5, 3-3). finished with just four points - Sharaud Curry and Dwain 10 below season average - in Williams had 18 each for the 19 minutes. Friars (13-6, 3-3), who had Steele made 5-of-9 3-pointers. their 12-game home winning The rest of the team was 0-for- streak snapped. 10, unable to counter Auburn's Reynolds put Villanova ahead, aggressive, trapping defense. 55-42, on a 3-pointer five min The Tigers churned out a utes into the second half. stream of breakaway dunks and Curry, who scored 11 of his fast-break scores, swiping 12 points after intermission, fueled steals and dishing out assists on a late Friar comeback. Geoff 22 of 34 baskets. Quantez McDermott stole the ball and Robertson led Auburn 10 dunked it with 1:28 left to bring assists. Providence within four, 76-72. By the end, Auburn fans McDermott couldn't convert weren't content with rare hoops on an attempted alley-oop play dominance in the rivalry. They and moments later Dante chanted "We want Saban," a Cunningham dunked on a reference to new Tide football breakaway and scored two coach Nick Saban. more points on free throws for The Tigers scored the first Villanova. eight points of the second half Herbert Hill, the Friars' lead and led the rest of the way. ing scorer, was held to 12 points The Tide cut the lead to 43-39 on 4-of-5 shooting. on Steele's 3-pointer with 16:43 Nardi, who scored 16 of his left, but did little else after that. points by halftime, made 4-of-5 Rasheem Barrett's 3-pointer AP 3-pointers, including one with capped a 17-4 run that started Villanova guard, Scottie Reynolds, left, is fouled by Providence forward Herbert Hill as he four seconds left in the first the rout, making it 62-45 mid goes up for a shot Tuesday night. The Wildcats defeated the Friars 82-73. half, to put Villanova ahead 41- way through the half. 37 at the break. Alabama never came closer Hoosiers went cold from the court. They doomed themselves to a than 11 points after that. field missing their next nine As the game wound down, fourth straight loss with a slow Auburn 81, Alabama 57 shots. · Illinois' student section hit start, making just one jumper, Korvotney Barber scored 18 Illinois 51, Indiana 43 Mike White ended the drought Sampson with a chorus of one layup and one free throw in points and Frank Tolbert added Indiana coach Kelvin with a jumper to tie the game at "Cheaters never win." the first 13 1/2 minutes and 17 to lead Auburn to an upset Sampson didn't like the way the 23-all heading into the half. Both coaches said too much falling behind 19-6, an insur of No. 12 Alabama on Tuesday Hoosiers played their first game "Their defense was good," was made by news media of the mountable deficit against the night, ending a seven-game los as a ranked team. Sampson said. "I didn't think recruiting incident. disciplined Falcons. ing streak to the Crimson Tide. Rich McBride scored 15 our offense was very good "That's not nearly as big a Air Foree pushed its lead to The Tigers (13-8, 3-3 points to lead Illinois to victory either."· deal as you guys make it out to 33-15 at halftime, closing with Southeastern Conference) over No. 23 Indiana on Tuesday Illinois opened the second half be," Sampson said. an impressive 8-0 run over the scored the first eight points of night, the Illini's first win with a 10-2 run highlighted by final three minutes, including 3- the second half to overcome a against a ranked opponent in two 3-pointers by McBride. Air Force 72, TCU 39 pointers from Anderson and 36-35 deficit and shot 58 per five tries this season. Indiana rallied back to elose to Dan Nwaelele scored 13 John Frye, who picked up the cent. "I didn't like our identity 39-37 on Armon Bassett's points and the 16th-ranked Air slack with seven first-half They hadn't beaten Alabama tonight," Sampson said. "I know jumper with 6:07 left. Force Falcons used sharp points when starting center (15-4, 2-3) since 2003 and have that we just got ranked ... But The Illini answered with a 1 0- shooting and a stilling defense Nick Welch got into foul trouble now won two games against we're not the kind of team that 0 spurt to put the game away. to cruise past TCU on Tuesday and took a seat just 5 minutes ranked teams in a six-day if we don't play with a chip on Illinois Bruce Weber said the night for their 27th straight in. stretch after ending an 0-for-15 our shoulder or an edge, we're credit belonged to his defense. home win. Air Force was coming off a stretch against then-No. 22 just not very good." "I just like how they fought," Matt McCraw and Tim season-low 39-percent shooting Tennessee. D.J. White scored 12 points he said. Anderson each added 11 points performance against San Diego Josh Dollard added 16 points for Indiana (14-5, 4-2 Big Ten), The game was Sampson's first for the Falcons (19-2, 6-1 State on Saturday but sank 60 and Quan Prowell 14 points and which had a five-game winning (rip to Champaign since a fall Mountain West), who turned the percent of its shots in the tone 10 rebounds for Auburn, which streak snapped. recruiting controversy over tables on TCU, which brought setting first half, when the held Alabama to just 21 points Both teams had horrific Indianapolis high schooler Erie the league's best field goal per Horned Frogs shot 26 percent. after halftime. Tolbert made 6- shooting nights as Indiana was Gordon. Gordon orally commit centage defense ( 41 percent) It didn't stop there. Anwar of-7 shots, the only miss an just 17 -for-44 (39 percent) and ted to Illinois in late 2005, then into Clune Arena but were Johnson's midcourt steal and errant 3-pointer in the final two Illinois was 17-for-42 (40 per reconsidered and eventually quickly overwhelmed at both breakaway jam highlighted a minutes. cent). committed to Indiana. ends of the court. 10-2 spurt that made it 55-28 The Tide's road struggles con The Illini (15-7, 3-4) held the The Big Ten has said The Falcons shot 62 percent and Jacob Burtschi stole an tinued. Alabama has lost its Hoosiers without a field goal for Sampson broke no rules by from the floor and 50 percent inbound pass for an easy bucket first three SEC road games by almost 9 minutes - from the recruiting a player who had from beyond the arc. in a 12-0 run that made it 6 7- an average of 24. points to 12:21 mark in the first half until already orally committed to It was the Horned Frogs (10- 32. By the time it was over,· unranked teams. Western the 39 seconds remained. After another school. But Illini fans 8, 2-4) who couldn't find an coach Jeff Bzdelik had used all Division teams are now 0-15 in Earl Calloway hit a 3-pointer to showered Sampson with boos offensive rhythm, shooting 32 15 of his players, 11 of whom SEC road games. give Indiana an 18-11 lead, the as he entered and exited the percent. scored.
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Men's Basketball NFL Associated Press Top 25 team record points 1 Florida 17·2 1759 2 Wisconsin 19·1 1720 3 UCLA 17·1 1679 4 North Carolina 17-2 1597 5 Ohio State 16·3 1470 6 TexasA&M 16·2 1438 7 Oregon 18·1 1387 8 Kansas 16·3 1248 9 Pittsburgh 17·3 1203 10 Duke 16·3 1091 11 Memphis 15·3 954 12 Alabama 15·3 937 13 Oklahoma State 16·3 867 14 Butler 17·2 856 15 Marquette 17·4 726 16 Air Force 18·2 676 17 Arizona 13·5 545 18 Nevada 17·2 534 19 Clemson 18·2 507 20 Washington State 16·3 418 21 LSU 13·5 392 22 NOTRE DAME 16·3 304 23 Indiana 14·4 210 24 Virginia Tech 14·5 177 25 usc 15·5 149
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team record points 1 Florida 17·2 763 2 UCLA 17·1 739 AP 3 Wisconsin 19·1 714 Lane Kiflin, 31, speaks with the media after he was hired as the head coach of the Oakland Raiders Tuesday. The fonner 4 North Carolina 17-2 691 Southern Cal offensive coordinator became the youngest head coach in the National Football League. 5 Ohio State 16-3 632 6 TexasA&M 16·2 620 7 Oregon 18·1 580 8 Kansas 16·3 531 Raiders hire USC's Kiffin as head coach g Pittsburgh 11·3 522 10 4.16 Duke 16·3,,, club history and the NFL's Kiffin, the son of Tampa vision for the franchise. 11 Butter 17-2 407 Associated Press 12 Alabama 15·3 397 youngest in several Bay defensive coordinator "I think, '31 years old, 13 Air Force 18·2 395 ALAMEDA, Calif. - decades. If the job of Monte Kiffin, has just one wow, that's young,"' Davis 14 Memphis 15-3,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ... 369 After four miserable sea rebuilding a 2-14 club season of NFL experience said. "But you don't have 15 Nevada 17-2\\\:::.::.. sons, AI Davis knew the intimidates him, Kiffin as Jacksonville's defen to be old to be great. You 16 Oklahoma Stale 16·3 Oakland Raiders needed a didn't show it while sit sive quality control coach have to be good. You have 17 Clemson 18-2 fresh start. He couldn't ting next to Davis in a in 2000. But the 78-year to want it. You have to 18 Washington Slate 16-3 have found a new coach sharp black suit. old Davis wasn't afraid to have a desire, a passion 19 Arizona 13-5''''''''''''.:''' much more fresh than ''I'm extremely excited hire a coach young for football." 20 Marquette 17·4 Lane Kiffin. about this opportunity enough to be his grand The Raiders also will 21 NOTRE DAME 16·3 The Raiders officially and where I see this place son. retain defensive coordina 22 LSU 13-5 hired the 31-year-old going," Kiffin said at the In fact, Davis wanted tor Rob Ryan, who built 23 Virginia Tech 14·5 Kiffin on Tuesday, putting Raiders' training com another talented young an above-average defense 24 Indiana 14*4,,,.,.;,,., the former Southern plex. "It's a historic fran offensive mind to lead the last season despite the 25 Kentucky 15-4 52 California offensive coor chise that has had great franchise where John offense's woes. Kiffin, dinator in charge of ness and has fallen on Madden, Mike Shanahan who left for the Senior restoring glory to a three tough times, but we will and Jon Gruden excelled Bowl after Tuesday's time Super Bowl champi bring it back to where it in their 30s. Shanahan news conference, plans to Men's Basketball on that fell to the NFL's was before. We will do and Gruden won Super hire an offensive coordi Big East Standings worst record last year. that through hard work. Bowls with other teams nator soon. Kiffin, who took the job I'm prepared to roll up after leaving the Raiders And he has plenty of Big East overatz.·ii Monday, became the my sleeves and go to rancorously when their additional work ahead team record record youngest head coach in work." ideas clashed with Davis' with the Raiders. 1 Pittsburgh 5-1 11-3 21. Marquette 4-2 17-4 Syracuse 4·2 15·5 IN BRIEF Louisville 4·2 14-6 5. Georgetown 3·2 13-5 Mipnesot~ fires Casey due Bears' Johnson cleared to 6t. NOTRE DAME 4-3 16·4 Roddick cruises to semifinal West Virginia 4-3 to IDCOnSIStency play in Super Bowl showdown with Federer 14•4 MINNEAPOLIS - The Timberwolves 8t. Villanova 3·3 14·5 SKOKIE, Ill. - Chicago Bears defensive MELBOURNE, Australia - Andy Providence 3-3 13·6 fired coach Dwane Casey on Tuesday, tackle Tank Johnson will play in the Roddick was ruthless, treating his Seton Hall 3·3 11-7 one day after Minnesota lost its fourth Super Bowl with court approval. close friend like little more than DePaul 3·3 12·8 consecutive game and only 1 1/2 sea Cook County Judge John Moran warmup fodder for his semifinal 11. St. John's 3-4 12·8 sons since he took over. granted a defense request Tuesday to showdown with Roger Federer. 12. Connecticut 2·4 13-6 Casey, in his first head coaching job, allow Johnson to leave the state as he The 2003 U.S. Open champion flat 13. Cincinnati 1·3 10-8 was unable to solve the Timberwolves' awaits trial on gun possession charges. tened Mardy Fish without blinking 14t South Florida 1·5 10·10 inconsistencies and push them back The Bears will play the Indianapolis Tuesday, making only four unforced Rutgers 1;5 8•11 into the thick of the competitive Colts in the Super Bowl in Miami on errors in a 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 quarterfinal Western Conference, prompting vice Feb.4. win at the Australian Open. president of basketball operations Johnson's attorney, Lorna Propes, said "I played pretty flawless, I Kevin McHale to make the move. Johnson will have no special restrictions thought," Roddick said. "I feel good "We were at a point as a team where placed on him while in Miami. going into the semis." around the we were just treading water," McHale "Terry Johnson is going to Miami to Roddick said he could remember said. "The ups and downs, we just play football and represent the Bears," making more errors in one game couldn't fmd any consistency." she said. than he had in the entire match dial The Timberwolves looked to be turn Johnson was arrested Dec. 14 after against Fish, who lived with him in ing the comer at the start of the new police raided his home in Gurnee, about Boca Raton, Fla., for a while and year, when they opened 2007 with 40 miles northwest of Chicago. went to his high school. seven wins in their first eight games. Prosecutors say officers found six "I tried my best to kind of put our NCAA BASKETBALL But they lost their next four games, weapons and ammunition in Johnson's friendship to the back of my head," North Carolina at. Wake Forest including one to Phoenix without lead home. He faces 10 counts of possession Roddick said. "You know, it's always 7:00 p.m., ESPN ing scorers Kevin Garnett and Ricky of firearms without a state gun-owner difficult. 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NHL Young duo's charm expected to boost buzz
left hockey even less of a fac concentrate on our game and all the time in the basement. teammate this week, Heatley Associated Press tor for sports fans in the our team." They have a great time. He's added, "It gives us a good United States. Crosby plays for the a great kid, a great person, a chance." DALLAS - Sitting side by While the league spouts Pittsburgh Penguins and great ambassador for our During a light practice side at a table, facing ques attendance figures that show leads the league league. I feel Monday night, Crosby (No. tion after question about popularity is zooming, the with 72 points, very fortunate 87) and Ovechkin (No. 8) being the faces of the new reality is the entire NHL is five more than to have a shared a few passes without NHL, Sidney Crosby and Alex counting on this exciting anyone else. "Those guys ... chance to showing off too much. On Ovechkin flashed their grace young duo to get TV ratings That's a whopping could do a lot of watch him Tuesday afternoon, they and charm. up and to generate more amount consider play." worked with other All-Stars Asked about trying to bring buzz. ing the rest of the damage." Ovechkin, of to build a Habitat for the game to a wider audience, That's why they were the top-20 scorers are the Washington Humanity house, then were to Ovechkin smiled, turned to only two players selected to separated by one Teemu Selanne Capitals, has log more ice time together Crosby and said, "Can you meet the media Monday in a or two points. Ducks wing 65 points and during the skills contest; both answer?" And the 19-year-old gro'up setting. In his bid to 29 goals, one were taking part in shootout delivered smoothly, giving a And it explains how become the off the league events. thoughtful response that Ovechkin, a 21-year-old youngest MVP lead. lie also "We've seen each other included the line, "We're Moscow native, got stuck try since Gretzky, Crosby already beat out Crosby last season casually at events like this, going to do our best to make ing to compare himself and has become the youngest top for rookie of the year honors. but we haven't spent a lot of that possible." Crosby to Larry Bird and vote-getter for the All-Star Yet as great as they are sep time together," Crosby said. Then came the subject of Magic Johnson. game. arately, it's hard to talk about "We're on the same team, the league's MVP thus far. "I feel comfortable," And he lives with Lemieux, one without mentioning the we're sitting next to each· Ovechkin leaned right into Ovechkin said. "And I think who as the owner of tho other. other in the (dressing) room, the microphone and said, Sidney feels comfortable, too. Penguins also is his boss. "It's fun to watch the high so I'm sure I'll talk to him a "Crosby!" Crosby laughed, We concentrate on the game "It's been very exciting for lights every night because you bit." started giving a politically and don't think about our my family. My four kids really know there will be a lot from The better they are, the bet correct answer about there faces, the NHL or Magic love him," Lemieux said. both of them," Ottawa's Dany ter for the NllL's long-term being "too many guys right Johnson or Larry Bird. We "They play hockey with him Heatley said. Happily their health. now," then broke into a smile and said, "I mean, the best answer would be Ovechkin right now, right?" Pretty good, eh? Hey, hey you' Well, they should be even more dazzling on the ice Hey, did you hear? Wednesday night. It's almost that time, "Those guys," said lQ-time the Revue's almost here' All-Star Teemu Selanne, "could do a lot of damage." The Gretzky and Lemieux of their generation (at least that's what the NHL is bank It's a comedy show, ing on) Crosby and Ovechkin their gift to ND! will be teammates for the It's three nights a year, Well, I need to know first time when they lead the which nights will it be? East's best against the West's a show you can't top, best in the league's first mid the tickets are free I need a good laugh, season gathering since 2004 and the laughter won't stop! and hell, it's free! - or since the lockout that 110~ 1YJDMD~D(i)f! Thursday, January 25 SMC: 1- 3 pm, O'Laughlin box office Be at O'Laughlin, ND: 4- 6 pm, JACC gate 10 at ol' SMC, limit 2 tickets per ID, 2 IDs per student Seven pm sharp, Feb one, two, and three!
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struggled from the free-throw three-pointer and - even season average of 19.3 with line, shooting only 15-for-25 though forward Ashley only 12 points on 4-of-12 Stor01 (60 percent). Eagles Barlow grabbed the rebound shooting. continued from page 20 Defensively, the Irish kept continued,from page 20 - missed the go-ahead layup. "I thought as a whole the themselves in the game, limit After that, Marquette contin whole team did a good job in view. "It slowed them down ing St. John's to just 30 per finish." ued to pull farther away from guarding [Ellis]." McGraw and changed their rhythm." cent shooting in the second Notre Dame was unable to the Irish, eventually wearing said. "I think that was one of So when Red Storm forward half. Their inability to put the knock down shots when it out an 11-point lead with 3:42 the things we did pretty well. Anthony Mason Jr. dumped the ball in the basket late, howev needed to most, especially in to play that would be good We did a pretty good job on ball inside to Hamilton with er, prevented them from taking the paint. As a team, the Irish enough to ride to victory. her." less than 20 seconds remain a significant lead. shot only 35.5 percent from Another disappointment But forwards Christina ing and the score tied at 68, Falls finished with 16 points the floor, including 4-for-13 was the play of guard Charel Quaye and Efueko Osagie Irish forward Russell Carter on 5-of-13 shooting, but con from beyond the arc. In the Allen, who put up 17 points Landry added 12 and 15 cheated from his position out verted only one of his six sec post, the Golden Eagles were and eight. rebounds in the points, respectively, to help side of the paint to prevent ond half 3-point attempts. able to outscore the Irish 36- loss. Although this would be a bolster the Golden. Eagle Hamilton from getting an easy Notre Dame forward Rob 26 as well as outrebound good line on most nights, offense. bucket. Kurz could not duplicate his them 37-31. Allen scored 56 points in two Notre Dame's bench was Once Carter took a step 21-point, 10 rebound perform "I thought we games last week, a feat that also not the strong presence it inside, Hamilton spotted St. ance against the Bulls. Kurz lost the game earned her Big has been in recent games. John's guard Larry ended up with seven points on on the boards East player of the Against Marquette, the fresh Wright open 1-of-8 shooting and in the "I thought we lost week honors. But man trio of center Erica beyond the three Tuesday. · post," McGraw the game on the Allen finished the Williamson and guards point line between "We gave ourselves Hamilton fin said. "They boards and in the game against the Barlow and Lechlitner were the corner and the a lot of chances to ished with 23 scored on the post.,, Golden Eagles a effectively shut down, provid wing. Hamilton for the Red inside - I think meager 6-of-20 ing the Irish offense only 17 kicked the ball out win the game.,, Storm on 8-13 they got 36 shooting, missing points off the bench. to Wright, who shooting and 12 points in the Muffet McGraw both of her 3- "Our bench has been excel drained the shot Mike Brey rebounds, with paint. Late in Irish head coach point tries. lent this year and tonight they before Carter could all of his points Allen did not weren't," McGraw said. Irish head coach the game, they get back outside. coming in the got like three or give up hope late "Ashley Barlow gave us a lift Wright's clutch first half. four offensive boards for put in the game. early, but nobody really shot gave the Red Wright finished backs. We just didn't do a She continued to try and played well. We just didn't do Storm a 71-68 lead with 9.9 with 11 including the game good job boxing out." find her shot, and was inte anything well." seconds left. winner while St. John's guard Despite the outcome, the gral in keeping the score rea After the loss, McGraw said "We gave ourselves a lot of Eugene Lawrence added 13. Irish were able to keep the sonable by making crucial that there was not one single chances to win the game," The loss drops Notre Dame game close with Marquette baskets in the second half. thing the Ir-ish could do to Brey said. "Wright made a big from second to sixth place in throughout the first half, even "I was happy that [Charel] improve after their perform shot right there. We had our the Big East standings as it taking a 13-12 lead at 13:44. continued to shoot even anc~ against Marquette opportunities. We certainly prepares to face Villanova The Golden Eagles would though she was having an off before a matchup with No. 5 had our opportunities." Saturday at the Joyce Center. soon recapture that lead, night," McGraw said. "I was a Connecticut. Notre Dame guard Colin The Wildcats defeated Notre however, and would hold on little disappointed that "You look at a game like Falls had tied the game at 68 Dame 102-87 last Wednesday to it the remainder of the nobody else could pick up the that where you didn't do any by hitting one of two free in Philadelphia. match. slack." thing right, so you feel like throws with 40. 3 seconds left. "[Villanova's] very good and The Irish had one more Defensively, the Irish were you're stuck back at ground The Irish (16-4, 4-3 Big East) very hot right now," Brey said. chance at the lead after guard only able to contain zero,'' she said. "But I just had a chance to tie the game "But they bumped us so I hope Melissa Le(;hlitner drove the Marquette's potent offense, think everybody's got to come again after Wright's shot, but our guys remember that." lane for a layup and was not effectively shut it down. ready to play." Carter's shot from well beyond fouled, making the score 42- Golden Eagle guard Krystal the NBA three-point line Contact Chris Hine at 41. Lechlitner missed the free Ellis- the team's leading Contact Jay Fitzpatrick at missed, giving St. John's (12-8, [email protected] throw for the old-fashioned scorer - scored below her [email protected] 3-4) the win. "I don't want us hanging our head too much here," Brey said. "You just don't have time for that in league play." o you have the. Despite missing the final shot, Carter led Notre Dame with a career-high 32 points and five rebounds, including an 11-0 personal run to begin the second half - in a game Brey wasn't even sure he'd play in. Carter hit the floor hard twice going after rebounds in Notre Dame's win over South Florida Sunday. "lie was kind of questionable for this game. He didn't prac tice yesterday and was very sore this afternoon," Brey said. "I said tell me after warm-ups how you feel." Carter was "great," Brey said. "He gave us a great start ... I thought he was fabulous." Carter's early second-half spurt erased the Red Storm's 49-41 halftime lead, When Carter cooled off, however, the ___January ,_:!; 27, 2007 • 7:30 P.M. • O'Laughlin Auditorium rest of the Irish could not pick ;; For tickets visit the Saint Mary's College up the slack. 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FOOTBALL RECRUITING Chicago running back Hughes co111111its to Weis, Irish
"The one thing you know you're with two premier tailbacks. In kid. I just think he's going to Hughes, who is listed as run By KEN FOWLER going to get from Robert is 2006, the Irish signed current bring a reitl toughness to Notre ning the 40-yard dash in 4.6 Sports Editor you're going to get 100 percent freshmen James Aldridge and Dame." seconds, played in the Chicago of his effort." Munir Prince. Aldridge ran 37 Hughes eclipsed 1,000 yards Public League, the high school Chicago running back Robert Hughes chose Notre Dame times in seven games for a 3.8 in his first three seasons at conference of new Irish defen Hughes, a highly regarded 5- over Illinois after an intense yards-per-carry average. Prince Hubbard, and his best perform sive coordinator Corwin Brown. foot-11, 228-pound bruiser recruiting battle. saw action in 10 games but had ances came in his third season, Brown was an all-state player from Hubbard High School, With the pickup, the Irish now only 15 attempts for 21 yards. in which he rushed for more at Julian High School in Chicago announced in a press confer have 19 recruits in this year's Allen is considered to be one than 1,900 yards. and was scheduled to meet with ence Tuesday he will attend incoming class, including two of the fastest backs in this "He brings a bigger back with Hughes Monday, Frank said. Notre Dame. running backs. Miami-area recruiting class. But in Hughes, some power, but he's also "Having Corwin Brown in "I think he beings a very phys prospect Armando Allen verbal Frank said, the Irish land a shifty," Frank said. "He's got the Chicago is going to be a big ical style of play to Notre ly committed to Irish coach physical specimen with impres ability to cut right and left, thing," Frank said for long-term Dame," said Mike Frank, who Charlie Weis at the beginning of sive size. which is not something all the Irish recruiting in the area. covers recruiting for December, and the addition of "It's all solid muscle," Frank bigger backs have." "He's a guy who has a lot of Irisheyes.com, a member of the Hughes gives Notre Dame its said of Hughes' large frame. Full stats from Hughes' senior Scout.com re<;ruiting network. second-straight recruiting class "He's a very cut, very strong season were unavailable. see HUGHES/page 17
MEN'S BASKETBALL SMC BASKETBALL Red menace Belles head to Alma for ND falls to St. John's on three pointer with 9.9 seconds left MIAA tilt By CHRIS HINE Sports Writer By DAN COOPER After St. John's forward Lamont Hamilton Sports Writer scored 23 points in the first half, Notre Dame After a big win over Adrian shut him down in the second by making a last Saturday, Saint Mary's key defensive adjustment. travels to Michigan today to The adjustment, however, contained an face the Alma Scots in an MIAA Achilles heel that ultimately cost the Irish in matchup with tournament their 71-68 defeat to the Red Storm Tuesday implications. at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Belles - 5-4 in the MIAA Notre Dame switched from man-to-man and 6-10 overall - are cur defense to zone midway through the first half rently in a three-way tie with in an attempt to stop Hamilton from scoring Albion and Olivet for third in by keeping more defenders near the basket. the conference. Alma is sixth in "The zone gave us a chance," Notre Dame the conference at 3-5 and 7-8 coach Mike Brey said in a post-game inter- AP overall on the season. Irish guard Russell Carter looks to pass in Notre Dame's 71-68 loss to St. see STORM/page 18 John's Tuesday. Carter scored 32 points in the game. see ALMN page 17
ND WOMEN'S SWIMMING ND WoMEN's BASKETBALL Talented freshmen give Marquette tops ND, 71-62
squad depth, hu111or By JAY FITZPATRICK Sports Writer the Wolverines had of catch By CHRIS HINE In a night where every ing up. Four Irish relay thing had to go right for the Sports Writer teams managed to outscore Irish, nothing did. the rest of Michigan's squad Notre Dame (13-6, 4-2 Big No. 19 Notre Dame entered and preserve Notre Dame's East) started its three-game the final event of last week's finish over a higher-ranked road trip Tuesday with a Michigan Invitational - the opponent. loss to No. 19 Marquette 400-yard freestyle relay - And while the Irish upper (18-2, S-1) 71-62 in with a slim 7 .5-point lead classmen were important to Milwaukee. over No. 10 Michigan for sec the upset, senior captain "I don't think anything ond place. Things looked up Katie Carroll said the keys to went right for us tonight," for the Wolverines when one the event were the six Notre Irish coach Muffet McGraw of their teams touched the Dame freshmen who con said in a phone interview wall first and grabbed 40 tributed to the scoring. after the game. "It was just points. "Overall the freshman class a bad game from start to AP A few seconds later, howev Irish guard Melissa Lechlitner dives for a loose ball in Notre er, the Irish broke any hopes see FROSH/page 17 see EAGLES/page 18 Dame's 71-62 loss to Marquette Tuesday.
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