Keenan Revue Loses Venue One Web Site Instead of Using the Club’S First “Wish Kid” Different Housing Providers.” Visited Campus in November

the Observer The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s Volume 44 : Issue 96 thursday, february 18, 2010 ndsmcobserver.com SMC Stars New site help make to aid in ‘ w i s h e s ’ housing come true search

By ALICIA SMITH By LIZ O’DONNELL News Writer News Writer

After being inspired by some Students looking to move off family members involved with campus now have a University- the Make-A-Wish Foundation, sponsored Web site to utilize Saint Mary’s College senior while conducting their search Stephanie Dolik decided to for housing. start the SMC Stars — a club With the launch of the new designed to grant wishes for Web site, rent.nd.edu, Notre children with life-threatening Dame students have access to medical conditions. listings of local houses and Joined by seniors Sara Casey apartments for rent. and Lindsay Morrin as well as Joey Rich, one of the devel- sophomore Anne Bolitho, opers of the Web site, said the Dolik, who serves as the club’s site aims to put different off- president, founded the SMC campus housing options Stars in November 2009. online. GRACE KENESEY/The Observer The club has two advisors — The Keenan Revue, known for its raunchy skits, like the one shown above from the 2010 “The basic idea we’re trying Professor Joyce Hicks of Saint show, will not return to Saint Mary’s next year after the College did not renew its contract. to do is put all the different Mary’s College and Bobbie housing options into an easy to O’Conner, a representative use Web interface,” he said. from the Make-A-Wish “That way students can use Foundation of Indiana. Keenan Revue loses venue one Web site instead of using The club’s first “Wish kid” different housing providers.” visited campus in November. The effort was coordinated Jacob Krauss, dreamed of SMC: Variety show’s content ‘incongruent’ with mission of College in part with student govern- doing one thing in South Bend: ment. Student body president playing with the Notre Dame ment and therefore their annual shaped their decision to discon- Grant Schmidt said the idea for Marching Band. By KATIE PERALTA contract will not be renewed. tinue the contract. the Web site came up over a The SMC Stars planned an Assistant News Editor “To host it is counterproductive “They stressed that it was not a year ago from two different additional event to make [for the College],” senior Tim particular year, skit or joke that sources. Krauss’ weekend special. The annual and controversial Treat, director of this year’s was the straw that broke the “Northwestern University “We got to meet [Krauss] crowd favorite, the Keenan Revue said. “They stressed that camel’s back,” Treat said. “They already had the concept,” he and we kind of contributed to Revue, originally presented in the decision was made before this mentioned the disparaging said. “It also came up in the his weekend a little bit by Washington Hall and most year’s Revue and it’s a decision remarks about women and sexu- campaign from one of the throwing him a bowling event recently in Saint Mary’s the cabinet talks about every ality in the show.” other tickets, so [student body because his favorite sport is O’Laughlin Auditorium, will once year.” In a recently released state- vice president Cynthia Weber] bowling,” Dolik said. “That again have to find a new venue. Treat said in a meeting with ment, Shari Rodriguez, vice presi- and I acknowledged it and was our first experience inter- Saint Mary’s administrators Keenan representatives and hall dent of College relations, articu- decided to implement it.” acting with a Wish kid and we have announced the content of rector Fr. Dan Nolan, College offi- lated the deviation from the Rich said he spoke with had a really good turn out and the variety show is not congruent cials said the general content of Weber and Schmidt about the I think people are getting real- with the College’s mission state- the Revue from year to year see REVUE/page 6 project last year and began ly excited about future work on the Web site. He said events.” this year the project seemed According to Bolitho, anoth- even more important so he er event the Stars worked on STUDENT SENATE began to work on it as part of was selling ornaments for a a class assignment. Wish tree before Winter “This year we decided it was Break. The club appeared in valuable to students and I the Noble Family Dining Hall Group passes amnesty resolution decided working on it as part to display their Wish tree and of a database complexes spread the word about the class,” he said. “After the class club. By SCOTT ENGLERT was over, I continued working Dolik said the club hopes to News Writer on it, adding new features and “grant as many wishes as pos- getting the domain name set sible” as their long term goal. The Student Senate up.” Though the Stars were cre- resumed debate and voted on One of the advantages of the ated in November, their first a resolution concerning med- new Web site is that it allows meeting took place after ical amnesty and discussed students to compare prices in Winter Break. The club has 20 the logistics of a new off- one location. members. campus housing Web site at “By putting prices and other “It’s a little challenging Wednesday’s meeting. features in one location it because the other Make-A- The intended resolution, encourages competition among Wish clubs at other schools we proposed by Nick Ruof, the different housing complexes looked at are from much larg- chair of the Committee on whereas previously students er universities so we have to Residence Life, seeks “that would have to call regular compare it to what we can do [Office of Residence Life and housing complexes,” Rich said. here,” Morrin said. Housing] and residence hall Another new feature allows Currently, the group has not staff adopt a medical students who create accounts TOM LA/The Observer Student body president Grant Schmidt, left, and vice president see STARS/page 9 see SENATE/page 9 Cynthia Weber participate in Wednesday’s meeting. see WEB SITE/page 9

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Forget Haiti, and forget healthcare. By the looks of my news feed, Johanna Kirsch Jordan Matulis Ryan Lion Sarah Spieler Stephen Santay people have moved on to worrying about something they really care senior sophomore freshman sophomore junior about: the new McGlinn Howard Sorin P. W. Alumni Facebook profile layout. Apparently, it’s “Power Ballads. “Aerobics wear. “Mullets and “Jellies. “I miss the the most radical I love a Let’s get rat tails.” Whoever said party in the change in, well, good power physical.” that Crocs were back ...” anything since … the last time ballad ...” the new Jellies Facebook changed was seriously its layout. And disturbed.” before that, prob- Allan Joseph ably the American Revolution. Sports Come on, peo- Production ple. This really Editor Have an idea for Question of the Day? E-mail [email protected] isn’t that big of a deal. Let’s be honest. Within a couple weeks, we’ll all get used to the new, more promi- IN BRIEF nent search bar, the fact that we can now see friends we often chat A lecture titled “Business on right on the home page, the new the Frontlines: Reports from notification area and the extra click the Field” will be held in C- it takes to log out. Okay, that last 103 Hesburgh Center for one is actually really annoying, but International Studies today at other than that, the changes are 12:30 p.m. pretty useful. We’ll all join a couple “GET YOUR OLD FACEBOOK LAY- The Second Annual Student OUT BACK” groups, invite all our Health Fair “How the Health friends in a futile attempt to get are You?” will be held today said layout back, and when it does- at 3:30 p.m. in Rolfs Sports n’t come back, move on with our and Recreation Center. Facebook lives. I mean, we did it the first time. And however many “Blockading the Border and other times it changed. Human Rights” will be held at Remember when the Wall was 4 p.m. today. The lecture will first integrated with the (gasp!) be held in rooms 210 to 214 News Feed? And (oh, no!) we first McKenna Hall. got a different tab for information and photos? We all made a huge The film “Sin Nombre” will deal about the “new” layout then, be shown at 6:30 p.m. and and now we want to go back to it. In 9:30 p.m. today in the fact, I’m sure Facebook will change Browning Cinema in the something again before the football DeBartolo Performing Arts team’s 2011 bowl game (crossing TOM LA/The Observer Center. To purchase tickets my fingers it’s in 2011), and we’ll Sophomores Nick Burley, left, and Grayson Duren playfully hunt a possum on call 574-631-2800. all complain about it again. A few North Quad Wednesday night. Although they seem to be closing in, the possum weeks from now, we’ll become escaped unharmed. Aspen Santa Fe Ballet will attached to new Facebook and perform at 7 p.m. in the Decio become a fan of “SIGN THE PETTI- Mainstage Theatre today. To TION TO STOP CHANGING FACE- order tickets call 574-631- BOOKKKKK PLEEZE,” which will, 2800. unfortunately, have thousands of OFFBEAT fans. It’s just the way things work. This week’s SUB movie is And on the positive side of things, Dog hitched a ride from owner, but the veterinarian name in a ploy to avoid “The Blind Side.” It will be the new privacy settings make the N.M., traveled 1,200 miles didn’t have a microchip being caught on a war- shown in 101 DeBartolo Hall time-honored tradition of Facebook NEW ORLEANS — The scanner. rant. Hood told investiga- at 10 p.m. today, and admis- stalking much easier. Yeah, we’ve dogs in New Orleans’ The couple gave up their tors he was being investi- sion costs $3. all done it. That cute girl you met Carnival pet parade includ- airline tickets, rented a car gated for drug charges. (but don’t really remember talking ed a pooch that hitched a and made the 3-day drive Hood was charged “Bridging Majors Seminar” to) at the party last night? She ride 1,200 miles from Taos, back to New Orleans with Friday with identity theft will be held at 6:30 p.m. today probably didn’t update her privacy New Mexico, to the city the dog. Incidentally, they and impersonation. in Spes Unica 135 at Saint settings, so now you and your where his 26-year-old mas- also named the dog Charlie. Authorities said Hood’s Mary’s College. friends can nurse your hangovers ter had hitchhiked weeks true identity was uncov- while clicking through her profile earlier. Stephan Soleas Man named Robin Hood ered after an employee at A workshop titled “Writing pictures and discovering that, well, came to New Orleans for a accused of identity theft a record store stopped him Matters” will be held at 7 p.m. maybe she wasn’t as cute as you few weeks of visits and DENVER — This Robin as he allegedly was leav- today in the Academic thought. But hey, you wouldn’t music. He said his 6-year- Hood is accused of stealing ing without paying for Resource Center Annex in know that if it wasn’t for new old Labrador mix, Charlie, — and not to give to the three baseball caps on Madeleva Hall at Saint Mary’s Facebook. So give thanks for new went missing days after he poor. Authorities said a Jan. 6. He was issued a College. Facebook, maybe even dedicate a left. 34-year-old named Robin court summons in that Facebook status to it. Just remem- Charlie was found by a Joshua Hood found some- case. To submit information to be ber that when it happens again, you couple vacationing in Taos. one’s wallet in downtown included in this section of The should embrace those changes too. The couple saw a collarless Denver and apparently Information compiled Observer, e-mail detailed Because you’ll probably end up lik- dog and tried to find its began using the man’s from the Associated Press. information about an event to ing them in the end. And maybe, just maybe, they’ll go back to a one- click logout. Today Tonight Friday saturday sunday monday The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Contact Allan Joseph at

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be managing their particular requirements to benefit stu- sion with peer counselors By JOSEPH McMAHON property. It will not change any- By MEGHAN PRICE dents. The program will and experiential participa- Associate News Editor thing for the students this year, News Writer include 15 classes to enrich tion, he said, providing a next year, or any of the students students’ all-around educa- common experience for all Local landlord Mark Kramer, that have signed up in advance Joseph Incandela, associ- tion at the College. Students incoming students. owner of Kramer Properties, for the 2011-12 school year.” ate dean and professor of will have more freedom to This course and the rest of LLC, has decided to sell a portion In addition, Kramer stressed Religious Studies at Saint choose which classes suit the courses in the program of his fixed asset portfolio includ- he would still continue to own Mary’s, addressed the their interests in the fields would connect students ing Notre Dame apartments and and manage approximately 75 Student Government they would like pursue. through common goals and about 50 houses. homes and Lafayette Square Association (SGA) “I have felt that my values including the ideas of Beginning on March 1, Campus Town Homes. Wednesday about future General Education classes diversity and Women’s Voice, Apartments, a national company, “I have not transferred all of plans for reforming the were random,” Megan he said. will manage the houses. my properties,” he said. “In fact, College’s General Education Griffin, student body vice Incandela said if this idea “I actually sold a portion of my not even the majority of my requirements. president said. “I was stuck kept moving forward the portfolio and the new owners properties have been transferred He requested the SGA in classes that administration have chosen Campus or sold.” board endorse the plan, I didn’t even would be look- Apartments to manage them,” Kramer said there was no hid- which has already been sup- want to take. ing for help Kramer said. den motivation behind his deci- ported by the Faculty I think this from students Kramer Properties announced sion to sell, but rather, he decid- Assembly, to raise student will provide a “When you think through venues the transfer on Feb. 11 via e- ed to take advantage of an awareness about the reform. c o n n e c t i o n about how mjuch has like focus mail to all affected tenants. In opportunity. Incandela said the College between the changed over the last groups. the e-mail, Kramer assured stu- “There was no underlying rea- wanted to change the r e q u i r e d Students may dents the terms of the leases son necessarily,” he said. requirement program for classes and 40 years — have the option they signed with him would still “Things like this happen all the General Education classes give them culturally, to write be valid. time, and you have an opportu- that has been in place for more meaning technolgically and brochures and “I am personally working nity to sell something and the over 40 years. Several previ- for the stu- Web site pages directly with the company to price is right and the time is ous attempts had been made dents. It can socially — it is about for the pro- ensure that your transition is right, you make the decision to reform the program, but only make time this changes.” gram, and can seamless and that the same level accordingly.” this proposal, which was Saint Mary’s participate in peer counseling of quality service continues dur- Furthermore, Kramer said he developed over three and a stronger.” Jenny Hoffman ing your tenure,” Kramer said in does not have any plans to sell half years, is the closest to The pro- and other lead- the e-mail. “Please be assured, the remainder of his portfolio. being achieved. gram would student body president ership opportu- the terms of the lease you have “I have no intentions in the “When you think about require a crit- nities. signed with Kramer Properties, near future to sell any more of how much has changed over ical thinking The SGA LLC will in no way be affected by my assets, or even the distant the last 40 years — cultural- course for all board voted to this change.” future I might add,” he said. “I ly, technologically and first-year students, endorse the reform. Kramer said tenants shouldn’t still remain in business, I still socially — it is about time Incandela said. Each stu- Incandela said he hopes to be concerned about rent hikes remain in the same location and this changes.” Jenny dent’s seminar would be see the new General educa- after the transfer. I will continue to do so for a very, Hoffman, student body presi- taught by their academic tion program set into place “The rents remain the same, very long time to come.” dent, said. advisor in order to create a by Fall 2011. the terms of the lease remain the Incandela said the new relationship for better coun- same,” he said. “It’s just a matter Contact Joseph McMahon at General Education curricu- seling. The course would Contact Meghan Price at of a different company that will [email protected] lum changes will adjust the combine lecture with discus- [email protected] page 4 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Thursday, February 18, 2010 Denim drive to benefit wounded U.S. soldiers Operation: Quiet Comfort provides quilts to medically-evacuated military personnel

“The truly unique part of this By MEGHAN MANNING project is that it is two-fold,” News Writer Revak said. Efforts begin with a campus Notre Dame’s Staff Advisory collection for 100 percent cot- Council (SAC) Promotions ton blue jeans. These jeans are Committee is introducing a new then cut into six-inch squares, campaign to contribute to the on which individuals later have fabric of charitable events going the opportunity to write person- on around campus: a blue jeans al messages to recipients. drive. Operation: Quiet Conflict’s The Promotions Committee mission is unique not only for sent out a statement that SAC is its creative use of transforming collecting denim on behalf of items of clothing into practical Operation: Quiet Comfort — an resources for the troops, but organization that “provides also for how personal these small quilts to comfort our items are when given to sol- Wounded Warriors who are diers. medically evacuated to a higher Revak said “many of the quilts level of care, as well as for are given to injured soldiers those troops who are sick or traveling on long plane rides.” injured and recovering,” SAC’s blue jeans drive will according to their Web site. begin today and continue Operation: Quiet Comfort’s through Feb. 26. During this Web site states the mission of period, donations may be the group is to “exist solely for placed in drop-off boxes in vari- the purpose of honoring and ous locations around campus, comforting America’s military including the LaFortune men and women … You won’t Student Center, South Dining find any political, ideological or Hall, the Mendoza College of religious views of the war or Business and the Hesburgh other conflicts that the United Library. States may be involved in ... just The dates and times for the the love and comfort of a grate- later signing of the denim ful nation.” squares will be forthcoming. Marie Revak, a member of SAC, is helping to organize this Contact Meghan Manning at event. [email protected] World & Nation Thursday, February 18, 2010 Compiled from The Observer’s wire services page 5

INTERNATIONAL NEWS Chad seeking to release U.N. troops 3 die in California plane crash UNITED NATIONS — Chad pressed on Wednesday for more than 2,700 U.N. peace- Twin engine carrying Tesla employees strikes powerline before hitting residential area keeping troops to be withdrawn and replaced with the country’s own military along the border with Sudan — a position at Associated Press odds with senior U.N. officials and diplomats. The aim of the struggling U.N. mission is to EAST PALO ALTO, Calif. — help about a half-million refugees and to A twin-engine plane carrying promote law and order efforts in Chad and three employees of electric the Central African Republic, two impover- car maker Tesla Motors ished nations grappling with the spillover struck a set of power lines from violence in Sudan’s Darfur province. after takeoff Wednesday and “We are open to any credible proposal crashed into a fog-shrouded which will allow this withdrawal to take residential neighborhood, place in proper conditions,” said Chad’s U.N. raining fiery debris over ambassador, Ahmad Allam-mi, who was the homes, sending residents nation’s foreign minister from 2005 to 2008. running for safety and killing everyone aboard. Israelis convinced Mossad behind hit But the crash somehow JERUSALEM — Israeli security officials caused no injuries or deaths said Wednesday they were convinced the on the ground despite a wing Mossad was behind the assassination of a slamming into a home where Hamas commander in Dubai and harshly a day care center operated. criticized the spy agency for allegedly The seven people inside the stealing the identities of its own citizens house, including an infant, all to carry out the hit. escaped moments before the Names released by Dubai matched home went up in flames. seven people living in Israel, raising Menlo Park Fire Chief questions about why the agency would Harold Schapelhouman said endanger its own people by using their the Cessna 310 either struck passport data as cover for a secret death a 100-foot electrical tower or squad. clipped its power transmis- At the same time, some Israeli experts sion lines and broke apart, said the Dubai evidence pointed to a dropping debris throughout setup to falsely blame Israel. the working-class Silicon Valley neighborhood. It was not immediately clear if the dense fog played a role in the NATIONAL NEWS crash. The city of Palo Alto said most of the city and sur- New GI Bill helpline to open full time rounding area — about CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Iraq and 28,000 customers — had no AP Afghanistan veterans with questions about electricity for most of the day Firemen examine the scene after a plane crashed into a house in East Palo Alto the new Post-9/11 GI Bill will again be able because of the crash. Wednesday. The plane crash killed all three aboard. to get help by phone five days a week start- A spokeswoman for Palo ing Thursday. Alto-based Facebook Inc. The Cessna crashed boom that she initially either side,” he added. “That Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki said its offices were without around 7:55 a.m. shortly thought was an earthquake saved people in this commu- says that GI Bill helpline employees have power but the outage was after takeoff from the Palo until she “saw a big ball of nity.” been tapped since December to help process not affecting the Web site. Alto Airport and was bound fire hit the side of the house.” Kate McClellan, 57, said a backlog in education claims. With claims Hewlett-Packard Co.’s corpo- for Hawthorne Municipal Houston said she screamed she was walking her dog being processed more efficiently now, rate headquarters also were Airport in Southern to the others in the house — when she saw a plane Shinseki says those workers are being dark, and employees were California, according to the the owner, the owner’s hus- descend from the foggy sky moved back to the helpline. asked to find other places to Federal Aviation band and their three children and strike the tower, causing The toll-free helpline at 1-888-GI-BILL-1 work Wednesday, a spokes- Administration. The crash — and the group safely power lines to swing wildly in or 1-888-442-4551 will be staffed Monday woman said. site is one mile northwest of escaped before the home the air. through Friday. The crash rattled Tesla the airport, near Tesla’s went up in flames. “It burst into flames, and The new GI Bill was designed to be the Motors, one of only a few headquarters in San Carlos. “There are not even words then it kept flying for bit most comprehensive benefit for veterans companies producing and A wing fell onto the house to describe what it felt like,” before it hit some houses and since World War II. selling purely electric cars. where a children’s day care she said. “I am very thankful exploded,” McClellan said. The identities of the employ- operated, and the rest of the to God that he allowed us to The crash comes at a diffi- Man exonerated after 16 years ees were not released. The plane struck the front retain- get out.” cult time for Tesla, which RALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina man plane was owned by Doug ing wall of another house The occupants of the employs 515 people world- who insisted he was innocent of murder Bourn of Santa Clara, identi- down the street before land- homes have been accounted wide and just three weeks through more than 16 years in prison was fied by a Tesla spokesman as ing on two vehicles on the for, although authorities can’t ago disclosed plans to hold declared a free man Wednesday after a a senior electrical engineer at street, Schapelhouman said. be completely sure of the an initial public offering of groundbreaking exoneration pressed by the the company. Debris also struck two neigh- fatality count until crews stock. In its filing with the nation’s only statewide innocence panel. “Tesla is a small, tightly boring houses, he said. begin clearing the wreckage, Securities and Exchange Greg Taylor’s shackles were removed and knit company, and this is a Pamela Houston, an Schapelhouman said. Commission, the company he was swept into the arms of his relatives, tragic day for us,” Tesla CEO employee of the day care, “Either by luck or the skill said its future business is including a daughter and the son-in-law he Elon Musk said in a state- said she was feeding an of the pilot, the plane hit the dependent on the successful met for the first time. Taylor said he was ment. infant when she heard a loud street and not the homes on rollout of new vehicles. looking forward to a good meal and thrilled that he was no longer considered guilty of murdering a prostitute in 1991. “To think all these years what this day would be like; 6,149 days and finally the HAITI truth has prevailed,” said Taylor, 47, after three judges agreed he didn’t kill Jacquetta Thomas. Judge frees eight American missionaries

Associated Press without bail or other conditions after not immediately known. Reporters LOCAL NEWS parents testified they voluntarily hand- were denied access to the Port-au- PORT-AU-PRINCE — Eight American ed their children over to the missionar- Prince airport tarmac where the Ind. House approves tax hike delay missionaries were freed from a Haitian ies. released detainees were taken. INDIANAPOLIS — An Indiana House jail Wednesday, nearly three weeks “The parents of the kids made state- The missionaries, most from two committee endorsed legislation Wednesday after being charged with child kidnap- ments proving that they can be Baptist churches in Idaho, are accused that would delay for one year increases in ping for trying to take a group of chil- released,” he said, adding that still of trying to take 33 Haitian children to taxes that employers pay into the state's dren out of the quake-stricken country. wants to question the group’s leader the Dominican Republic on Jan. 29 bankrupt unemployment insurance fund. The eight — looking bedraggled and and her nanny. without proper documents. Their But the Democrat-controlled House's sweat-soaked — walked out of the Kimberly Flowers at the U.S. detentions came just as aid officials Labor and Employment Committee made Haitian jail escorted by US diplomats Embassy would not confirm that the were urging a halt to short-cut adop- changes to the bill that was previously just after dusk. They waited until they Americans were leaving on a U.S. gov- tions in the wake of the earthquake. passed by the Republican-controlled were safely inside a white van before ernment chartered plane, citing privacy The missionaries say they were on a Senate. They would expand the number of flashing smiles and giving a thumbs up law. She said that as U.S. citizens, they humanitarian mission to rescue child people eligible for benefits and allow the to reporters. were entitled to evacuation flights. quake victims by taking them to a hasti- state to collect nearly $148 million in fed- Hours earlier, judge Bernard Saint-Vil The group will be flying out of Haiti ly prepared orphanage in the eral stimulus dollars for the insurance told The Associated Press that eight of Wednesday night, said defense attorney Dominican Republic and have denied fund. the 10 missionaries were free to leave Aviol Fleurant. Their destination was accusations of trafficking. page 6 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Thursday, February 18, 2010

One option is Washington Hall but its smaller size again would be Revue a limiting factor. Also, he said, continued from page 1 Washington Hall’s Main Stage is booked through the entire year and College mission. gives preference to groups who “The Cabinet finds the sexual have already performed there. nature of the skits as well as the Another on-campus venue, Treat inappropriate references to women said, is the Joyce Center, but it also to be incongruent with Saint Mary’s comes with drawbacks. College mission and values,” she “The down side is that it’s not said. “Saint Mary’s College strives traditional theater setting; there’s to treat all individuals with dignity no curtain,” Treat said. “But we and respect.” would work with what we’ve got.” Treat said, however, that Revue Another option would be the organizers were left in the dark as Morris Performing Arts Center, a to why this change is occurring large theater off campus, but the after so many years of similar con- problem with that would be trans- tent themes. portation. “‘Why now?’ we were asking,” “But if people want to go they will Treat said. “Why now after 34 get there,” Treat said. years?” Reception of news of the move The Keenan Revue started out in has generally not been positive the late 1970s in Washington Hall among students. but after two years moved to “I have not spoken to anyone O’Laughlin Auditorium, which, who is not a little upset about it,” with a seating capacity of 1,300, he said. could accommodate a larger audi- Nolan was also not pleased with ence. the decision. The larger seating capacity was “I was very disappointed that not the only benefit of O’Laughlin, they were not going to renew [the Treat said. The new venue allowed contract],” he said. “Saint Mary’s for the incorporation of audiences has a very wonderful facility. It’s besides just Notre Dame students. going to be hard to find another “The Keenan Revue was one place that accommodates us so dorm event that tied three campus- well.” es together,” Treat said. “It’s a Treat did say, however, that there shame we won’t be able to do that is mutual understanding between as easily anymore.” Saint Mary’s and Keenan Revue Treat said he estimated around organizers. 1,000 Saint Mary’s students attend- “We all understand that it is com- ed this year’s show, while around pletely within the right of the 50 Holy Cross students were in administration to not renew the attendance. contract,” he said. “We are going to Revue organizers are currently make the most of the transition and searching for other nearby venues look at this purely as a change of at which to hold the 2011 Keenan venue.” Revue, including some on campus. “We have the full support of Contact Katie Peralta at Student Affairs,” Treat said. [email protected] The Observer Business Thursday, February 18, 2010 page 7 MARKET RECAP Toyota investigates steering problems Company, government looking into driving difficulties of popular Corolla model

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WASHINGTON — First it was gas pedals, then brakes. Now Toyota and the government are looking into complaints that the popular Corolla is difficult to steer straight, raising a new safety concern ahead of next week’s con- gressional hearing about the automakers recalls. But how worried should drivers be? Or is this an example of how any problem at the Japanese company now gets intense scrutiny? The executive in charge of quality control said the company is reviewing fewer than 100 complaints about power steering in the Corolla. Toyota sold nearly 1.3 million Corollas worldwide last year, including nearly 300,000 in the United States, where it trailed only Camry as Toyota’s most popular model. The executive, Shinichi Sasaki, said drivers may feel as though they are losing control over the steering, but it was unclear why. He mentioned problems with the AP braking system or tires as In this Feb. 1 photo, salesman Andre Kamali walks next to a Corolla at a Toyota dealership in Palo possible underlying caus- Alto, Calif. Toyota is considering a recall after complaints about power steering problems. IN BRIEF es. U.S. officials are also investigating. reports about the Corolla. Corolla presented another Even so, in the United Ticketmaster settles Springsteen fiasco He stressed that the The preliminary investi- roadblock in the automak- States, the National LOS ANGELES — Live Nation Entertain- company was prepared to gation is expected to begin er’s efforts to repair its Highway Traffic Safety ment’s Ticketmaster unit has agreed to refund fix any defects it finds and Thursday and involve an image of building safe, Administration has money to some consumers who felt they were that executives were con- estimated 500,000 vehi- reliable vehicles. Dealers received a growing num- ripped off when they bought Bruce sidering a recall as an cles. The official spoke on across the U.S. are fixing ber of complaints from Springsteen concert tickets from brokers last option, although no deci- condition of anonymity accelerators that can stick, drivers about power steer- year. sion had been made. because the department floor mats that can trap ing on 2009 and 2010 That’s according to a person familiar with In Japan, President Akio had not yet notified Toyota gas pedals and question- Corollas. The numbers are the matter who spoke on condition of Toyoda said he did not of the probe. able brakes on new Prius small compared to anonymity because an announcement is due intend to appear at con- In an attempt to reas- hybrids. Toyota’s overall sales — Thursday. gressional hearings next sure car owners, Toyota Auto industry experts only about 150 reports for The deal with the Federal Trade Commission week in Washington, pre- Motor Corp. said it would said any power steering those two models. By com- affects about 800 people who paid marked-up ferring to leave that to his install a backup safety sys- troubles on the Corolla parison, there are more prices to ticket brokers. The payout could total U.S.-based executives tem in all future models were less worrisome than than 1,000 complaints a couple hundred thousand dollars. while he focuses on worldwide that will over- accelerator pedals or about problems with 2010 Consumers complained that tickets improving quality controls. ride the accelerator if the brakes because drivers Prius brakes, a vehicle appeared to sell out quickly and they were Toyoda, grandson of the gas and brake pedals are could still steer the vehi- Toyota has already then redirected to higher-priced tickets on a company’s founder, said pressed at the same time. cle, even though doing so recalled. site owned by Ticketmaster called TicketsNow. he would consider attend- Acceleration problems are may be more difficult. But the decision to ing if invited. behind the bulk of the 8.5 The government investi- investigate the Corolla Tomato pickers gain higher wage plan Also Wednesday, a million vehicles recalled gation comes even though offered further evidence MIAMI — Florida tomato growers have finally Transportation Depart- by the automaker since the automaker said it has that the automaker is agreed to help pickers earn more by passing on ment official said the November. received relatively few exposed to heightened extra wages offered by major food chains such agency planned to open an The emergence of poten- complaints about the pop- scrutiny of its cars and as Burger King, Subway and Taco Bell. investigation into the tial steering problems with ular compact. trucks. For years the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange resisted calls by farmworker advo- cates to pass along an additional penny per pound for tomatoes picked. The Exchange even threatened to fine any members who took part. Interest rates increase after economic reports But this week it OK’d the idea and unveiled a new code of conduct for its members to ensure Associated Press economists polled by Thomson interest rates lower. The prospect safe working conditions for the pickers. Reuters had forecast. that the Fed would sell Treasurys Exchange President Reggie Brown said discus- NEW YORK — Interest rates rose The Federal Reserve also reported weighed on prices as investors grew sions were under way with the chains to imple- in the bond market Wednesday after that the nation’s factories, mines and concerned about a flood of supply. ment that plan. upbeat economic and earnings utilities pumped out more goods and The drop in Treasury prices was a “The code of conduct is modeled after codes reports curbed traders’ appetite for materials last month. The gain of 0.9 reversal after steady gains in recent used by our customers and across industries,” he safer investments. percent in production was ahead of weeks. Concern about budget prob- said. Yields on Treasurys advanced as forecasts. The increase marked the lems in European countries including The chains had reached agreements with the investors sold government securities seventh straight month of growth. Greece, Portugal, Spain and Ireland advocacy group the Coalition of Immokalee and put more money into the stock The upbeat news weakened have sent concern through markets Workers to boost wages and allow the coalition market. demand for Treasurys. Demand fell around the world. That had driven to help resolve labor disputes. But most of those Signs of an improving economy further in afternoon trading when up demand for Treasurys, which are deals were never put into practice because came from companies as well as the the Fed released minutes from its considered among the safest invest- growers refused to participate. The Coalition government. last meeting. The report signaled ments. says the move is a step forward. Earnings and forecasts from Deere that policymakers are growing more The yield on the 10-year Treasury But attorneys for the tomato pickers’ coalition & Co. and Whole Foods Market Inc. confident about a rebound in the note maturing in February 2020 rose said companies that had already signed agree- topped analysts’ predictions. And the economy. to 3.74 percent in late trading from ments with the workers’ group might face prob- Commerce Department said con- Officials also debated at the meet- 3.66 percent Tuesday. Its price fell lems joining the new plan. The previous agree- struction of homes and apartments ing late last month when the central 20/32 to 99 1/32. The yield on the 10- ments included oversight by the coalition, and rose to an annual rate of 591,000 bank should start selling some of the year is the basis for rates on mort- the new growers’ plan does not. last month. That was more than Treasurys it purchased to help drive gages and other consumer loans. page 8 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Thursday, February 18, 2010 Professor discusses ideal immigration reform

precluding access to free edu- the highest immigrant popula- visit home and return to the these nations’ policies, thereby By JOHN CAMERON cation and non-emergency tion, rather than a single U.S. for a period of five years, reducing the immigrants desire News Writer state-funded medical care. income for the federal govern- after which time they can apply to leave. “They can organize, they can ment. for legal-alien status or return “They really don’t want to be Rodolfo O. de la Garza, Eaton strike, they can move any- “The only group suffering to their countries of origin per- here unless things are really professor of Administrative Law where, [like] legitimate marginally from undocumented manently. bad at home,” he said. and Political Science at American workers,” de la labor are Puerto Rican males,” De la Garza’s final point dis- Ultimately, de la Garza said Columbia University, offered a Garza said of his ideal immi- de la Garza said of the contro- cussed the necessary changes he believes the changes allow- new approach to immigration gration policy. versial belief that immigrants within the regimes of the ing for such policy reforms are reform Wednesday at a presen- He said these policies would take jobs from Americans. “We sender nations. not exclusively political, and tation titled “A Proposal for benefit the economy by saving would reduce health care costs “[The regimes] must become the discussion needs to be Immigration Reform.” money, border patrol, border by reducing the needy popula- more open and accountable to expanded upon. The lecture, held at McKenna wall construction, healthcare tion.” its citizens,” he said. “If they “The cultural opposition has Hall, was meant to “reflect the and education. They would also De la Garza said these don’t the citizens will continue to be diminished,” he said. interconnection of [de la increase job competition and reforms would reduce familial to leave.” Garza’s] work as a compara- designate revenue from the hardship by allowing free travel De la Garza proposed the U.S. Contact John Cameron at tivist ... as an American ... and ticket sales to the states with for temporary immigrants to us its political clout to influence [email protected] on policy,” de la Garza said. The lecture was presented in part as a response to The Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security and Prosperity Act of 2009, recent legislation introduced by Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.). De la Garza outlined various points that he believes Gutierrez’s bill did not adequately address. The important areas to consider are “how [immigration] affects the U.S., how it affects immigrants and how it affects sending states,” de la Garza said. The issues affecting Americans, de la Garza said, are national security, social services, infrastructure, economic, population growth and cultural changes. “Politically, they are relevant to the American people,” he said. Discrimination, social insecu- rity, income and familial hard- ships are issues relevant to the immigrants themselves, he said. “They’re allowed to buy whatever they want,” de la Garza said of the hypocrisy of encouraging immigrants to spend in America, “but they’re fearful for their lives.” The sending states, de la Garza said, are too often ignored when lawmakers consider the ramifications of immigration policy. For sending states, immigration serves as a political and economic safety valve, when dissatisfied citizens leave in the face of political injustice or economic hardship. Remittances, de la Garza said, are especially controversial. “Cuba got rid of the opposition — they’re in Miami,” de la Garza said. “Remittances are often characterized as if they develop a country. There’s no evidence that this is the case ... most of the money goes to poverty reduction at the familial level.” De la Garza’s plan for dealing with these issues is based on three concepts: restricting access to workers over the age of 18, managing the cultural impact of immigration and doc- umenting the undocumented by selling temporary legalization tickets. “Currently to come illegally it costs $3,000 to $5,000,” de la Garza said. These tickets, he said, would “undercut the illegal market” for immigration assistance, by costing between $1,000 and $5,000, and would reflect changes in the market demand and fluctuation in the illegal market’s pricing. Once documented, de la Garza said the immigrants should have access to workers’ rights, the ability to visit their families — children are not allowed to accompany them to the United States — and would be eligible for social services available to resident aliens, Thursday, February 18, 2010 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS page 9

solid foundation for the club. The club plans to focus on $6,000 to $8,000 to fulfill. The mails to the Saint Mary’s com- “We just want to grow a good one large fundraising event group hopes to eventually earn munity with the date of their Stars solid base of members,” Dolik and then hold several smaller enough money to be assigned a next meeting. continued from page 1 said. “My main goal is just to ones throughout the academic Wish kid of their own. “We’d love to have more help the club survive in the year, Morrin said. “If we raise enough money ideas,” Dolik said. “We’re real- finalized any activities as they next few years and get it up on According to Dolik, each we’ll get our own Wish kid,” ly open to anything and we’re are attempting to establish a its feet.” wish costs anywhere from Morrin said. “Make-A-Wish really excited about this year will find us one. But until we and what it will bring.” get closer to our goal we’re just trying to raise awareness.” According to Bolitho, the Contact Alicia Smith at club will be sending out e- [email protected]

available. Unlike other Web sites stu- Web site dents can use to view potential continued from page 1 rental properties online, the new site is University spon- with their nd.edu e-mail sored. Rich said this helps accounts to making listings and because the whole student refer their friends to the site. body views the same informa- Schmidt said the Web site is tion. also equipped with different “The interface is easy to use objective sections where apart- and not too hard for people to ments in the same complex can figure out,” he said. “You can be listed under the same tab. upload images easily and “For example Irish Row can direct your friends to the Web create a listing and after every- site too,” Rich said. one can just leave feedback Schmidt said since the Web about the complex,” he said. site doesn’t have all the com- “Ideally we want people to rate ment features the way ndto- and create on the individual day.com has, but still allows for apartment and complex as a students to give feedback about whole.” landlord quality and other ten- Schmidt said two exceptions ant considerations. to this are Legacy Village and Irish Crossings, where there Contact Liz O’Donnell at are different types of units [email protected]

take smaller steps that are attainable,” Gagan said. Senate Breen Philips senator Maria continued from page 1 Lynch agreed with Gagan, adding that possible amnesty amnesty policy that allows stu- could be seen as an incentive dents to report emergencies for rule breaking and send the without incurring a disciplinary wrong message to students. record.” With these issues taken into Student body president Grant consideration, the Senate ulti- Schmidt said the resolution is mately decided against the an important step forward in additional amendments. ensuring the safety of all Notre In a final vote, Senate voted to Dame students. Currently, he pass the measure with 21 sena- said, students are at times tors in favor, two against and afraid to seek help. two abstaining. “They are deterred because Schmidt briefly presented on they are worried what’s going to the new rent.nd.edu Web site, happen to them,” Schmidt said. which will provide student eval- Several senators expressed uations of off-campus housing, their concerns about the possi- early in the meeting. ble ramifications of passing the Students living off campus will resolution. be asked in an e-mail to log on “The most important thing is to the site and evaluate their to have people seek medical current housing. attention, but there should still The Web site, which is similar be consequences,” Pasquerilla in concept to ndtoday.com, is West senator Megan Carey said. inspired by a similar service In further debate, senators offered at Northwestern discussed whether the amnesty University. The site will allow should extend to the individual current students to access an who requires medical attention. objective rating system of all Pasquerilla East senator Taylor off-campus housing opportuni- Ruby Gagan said she believes ties. that at least, for now, additional amnesty should not be granted. Contact Scott Englert at “At this stage it’s important to [email protected] The Observer Viewpoint page 10 Thursday, February 18, 2010 THE OBSERVER Steampunk P.O. Box 779, Notre Dame, IN 46556 024 South Dining Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556 It is a bad idea to read philosophy for tremendous difference between under- illusions and that the world, thus, is 12 hours straight. graduates computing wave functions one and eternal — a single seamless EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jenn Metz Trust me. Even before the words and the man on the street internalizing fabric onto which our disjoint experi- begin to blur together on the page, the the fact that his whole world, and he ences are but broken views. MANAGING EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER concepts do so in one’s mind: phantom himself, is nothing more than a shifting These philosophies were not obvious- Bill Brink Stacey Gill inferences flit back region of likelihood. ly compatible then. And they are not and forth across Dan Sportiello Yet there are always certain visionar- obviously compatible now. The world, it ASST. MANAGING EDITOR: Aaron Steiner one’s vision, yield- ies: Richard Feynman saw, and saw seems, cannot be both truly diverse ing syllogisms clearly, that the division of said man on and truly one, truly changing yet truly NEWS EDITOR: Madeline Buckley baroque and fan- Bound the street into man and street was a eternal. 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It’s mid-morning on Ash Wednesday as I choice from our three traditional Lenten Otherwise, let’s be honest, we’re just try- of his many virtues: “God, I thank you that write this, and I’ll be honest, I’m getting a disciplines: Prayer, fasting and almsgiving. ing to lose weight or quit smoking or I am not like other people … I fast twice a little hungry. Not seriously hungry — after Most people who take the season of Lent watch less TV and we’ve disguised our week; I give a tenth of all my income.” all, it ordinarily wouldn’t even occur to me seriously seem to give up something that self-improvement program as a Lenten Whatever we choose to fast from this Lent, to eat at this time of the morning (but of they’d hunger for, whether a food, a bad sacrifice. we might want to approach it with the course, because I habit or a luxurious indulgence. I’d like to “Mommmm! I’m staaaaaahrrrrrving!” attitude of the tax collector who prayed in can’t today, I’m propose that unless our fasting relies My kids have learned to be careful the temple as well, “God, be merciful to thinking about it) Kate Barrett heavily on the other two disciplines of before uttering that common complaint of me, a sinner” (Luke 18:11-13)! And if — but that kind of prayer and almsgiving, we may have sim- childhood — they will likely receive from you’re hungry, and if I’m hungry, good. niggling “sorta- Faith Point ply given ourselves an extra New Year’s me a lecture on what it really means to be We’re definitely not starving, and we’re hungry” feeling resolution or a reason to be overly proud starving, on how they don’t know starving, probably not even really, truly hungry. God that reminds you of ourselves. on how they’ve never even been truly hun- eagerly awaits our invitation to come in to to look forward to lunch. Prayer and almsgiving help us focus on gry, on how they can talk to me about the newly empty spaces that we’ve at last Today’s lunch, however, isn’t much to keeping our motivations a bit cleaner dur- hungry when they haven’t eaten for days opened up to his company. If we allow our look forward to, nor is today’s dinner. And ing Lent. If we’re hungry, are we trying to … and on and on until their eyes glaze desire for God to satisfy our hunger, and if so we have begun the season of Lent. Now allow God to come in and fill that empty over and I step off my soapbox. In my we reach out to those who fast only as far as fasting goes, our experience of spot, or are we just hoping that said defense, however, it’s true, both for kids because they have no other options, Lent Lent is a cakewalk (oh, sorry) compared to “empty spot” will shrink, along with our and adults. What we call a fast is, whether offers us the chance to fill our hearts and the way our Catholic ancestors celebrated stomach, in time for Spring Break? Can we like it or not, a feast for most of the our lives with the loving presence of our it. For centuries and until as recently as we take our hunger to the Lord and ask planet. Even if we just ate bread and Savior, who will fulfill our deepest wishes 1966, just after the conclusion of the God to guide us to the clarity of vision we water and considered it an astonishing act and meet us where our true hunger lies. Second Vatican Council, Catholics fasted need to determine what our deepest prior- of sacrifice on our part, you know what? on all the days of Lent the way we only do ities should be? Additionally, if we con- At least the bread would be fresh. At least This week’s Faithpoint column was now on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday: sciously give the money we don’t spend the water would be clean and free from written by Kate Barrett, director of the Only one main meal, and two other small- through fasting to others whose need is waste and other disease-carrying organ- Emmaus Program in Campus Ministry. er ones “sufficient to maintain strength.” far greater than ours, then our hunger isms. She can be reached at [email protected] Somehow, even though the Church has helps us stand in some small measure of So beware the Pharisee at the front of The views expressed in this column are relaxed the “rules” around fasting during solidarity with those for whom fasting is the temple. Remember him? His “prayer” those of the author and not Lent, fasting remains the sacrifice of never a choice but simply a daily reality. meant to ensure that God knew each one necessarily those of The Observer.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Words of wisdom A thank you to Thank you, Ms. Quiros (“Is Father John Listening,” 5.) No one wants to make near-minimum wage their Feb. 17) for pointing out that building and food services whole life, nor will they be forced to. Jobs like these are are not a gold mine. You are right on track that it is not a just stepping stones to better opportunities. Night school fellow staff self-sufficient job, but allow me to explain a few things and community college are viable ways to further your I am writing today to tell you about the about life that you may have missed. personal skills set. Getting ahead is about taking on per- Facilities Operations staff and how they embrace 1.) It is hard. Without proper education or opportunity, sonal sacrifice. It is not about getting a handout from this and perpetuate the mission and vision of Notre you are going to have a tougher time than others. Fact. university. If we had a right to live at a certain level, Dame. Valerie Richard, Phyllis Campbell and Mike 2.) Most people aren’t alone. There is often a spouse or when are we going to start donating all our paychecks to Vignati are the epitome of professionalism and family helping in the background when times get tough. the third world? compassion. While they strive to ensure that their 3.) Working hard is the only way to get ahead. Yes, $9 6.) Some people actually like what they do and feel they responsibilities are met, they are also very quick seems not that great, but if you work hard and long, you are doing it at a fair wage. More is always better, but to keep a finger on the pulse of the department can make a decent living. There are opportunities for being content is something to be treasured. It is very pre- and ensure the health, safety, and well-being of advancement at any level of employment, and bosses tentious to think you know what is best for others. their staff. They realize that the people they work know a valuable worker when they see one. I guarantee To University workers: Thank you for doing your job with are not only employees, but people with fam- you that the ones that have been here for more than a day in and day out. It is much appreciated even though it ilies and duties outside the workplace. They are decade make a bit more than $9. is rarely voiced. very accommodating when appointments and 4.) You are not limited to one job. Shift-based jobs like family issues arise as well. They accommodate the ones you describe are designed so you can take on Mark Easley personal appointments without making you feel more than one job per day. Yes, you work harder, see No. sophomore guilty. While they emphasize professionalism in 3, but “you gotta do what you gotta do.” If you hate your Keenan Hall the workplace, they realize that from time-to-time job, quit. This is a free society. Feb. 17 personal conflict will happen. They are willing to give each individual the benefit of the doubt and always see their best and their prospective tal- ents. When I experienced personal conflict with a EDITORIAL CARTOON former supervisor, they could have just as easily viewed me as a problem employee, but they instead saw my potential and offered me another position with another supervisor. In this new position, I have succeeded and thrived. I believe that these three individuals are a great asset to the organization. They continually go above and beyond the call of a manager and are willing to be friends to their employees and wonderful human beings. They create an atmosphere of family throughout the organization, even while carrying on day-to-day activities. It is rare to find a leader who is not only respected, but valued and liked as well. I would like to thank them each for the chance they took on me. I would not be where I am today without their influence.

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nizable as a work of tured into the commercial made in his groundbreaking and simply added to the oth- By COURTNEY COX McQueen’s are his designs realm in 2005 with his line collections. His most recent erworldly effects of the show. Scene Writer featured in Lady Gaga’s “Bad for Puma. The collection, Spring 2010, took The show was a look forward Romance” video. The video collections for the global trend to an entire- to the future in an unbeliev- The fashion world mourned opens on Gaga and a posse of Puma are a ly new level. He created ably creative manner. on Friday as the death of Lee s o m e The lingering question fol- Alexander McQueen cast a n u m b e r lowing his death is what will pall on the commencement of of Rus- come of his New York Fashion Week. At s i a n Fall 2010 age 40, the designer commit- brides and collection. ted suicide after having been m a f i a The men’s troubled by the loss of his members. c o l l e c t i o n mother. McQueen’s legacy She is was shown lives on in the brilliant and seated in in Milan in groundbreaking work that he the center in a glimmering much more beautifully crafted gar- late January, but the women’s had given the fashion world. gold dress from McQueen’s toned down ments with some of the most collection was not. It was He began working in Spring 2010 collection. Some version of intricately designed fabric reportedly close to being fin- London’s famed Savile Row may also recall the moment McQueen than what is usually patterns. The fabrics looked ished upon his death, but as an intern and then transi- when Gaga is slowly walking seen on the runway. Let’s as though they were the skin whether it will debut in New tioned into costume design. across a stark white room in face it: a gym shoe with a of some creature that has not York remains to be seen. He then pursued his master’s an elaborately sequined gar- nine-inch heel simply would- been discovered yet. The pat- His work simply cannot be degree in design ment and shoes that n’t sell. The collection fea- terns had elements of snake- summed up in one article. His and began his are impossibly high. tures athletic shoes for men skin and yet some had shoul- creations were groundbreak- individual col- This entire ensem- and some for women as well. der pads that more closely ing and extremely powerful. lection. ble is straight off The women’s shoes are not resembled armor. Each model He was a versatile designer M c Q u e e n the Spring 2010 particularly appealing and was transformed into some- with acclaimed collections in was a design- runway as well. would generally not be distin- thing not quite human by the both men’s and women’s er well Shoes seem to be guished from the men’s at hair and makeup choices. wear and his design aesthetic known for his the one area in first glance, but the real Their hair was piled atop was both outrageous and d r a m a t i c which designers draw to the collection is the their heads in alien-like beautiful. He emphasized the shows and completely throw select items of clothing. Most spikes with braids along the juxtaposition of power and garments. It’s away any sense of the clothing is meant for side of the head and their beauty in his clothing, and no wonder of wearability, working out, but the men’s makeup emphasized the left a huge mark on the fash- then that the and yet McQu- bomber jacket offers a fan- cheekbones and diminished ion industry. He will surely be he is a favorite een’s designs tastic alternative to the worn the eyebrows yet again creat- missed and will be remem- of Lady Gaga. were an integral out hoodie most men find ing the illusion of an alien bered for years because of For majority of part of the appealing. creature. The shoes were his amazing work. the public, music video Puma and Lady Gaga may incredibly powerful. They the only thing itself. be fans of McQueen, but his added a good foot to the Contact Courtney Cox at even recog- McQueen ven- real mark on fashion was already Amazonian models [email protected]

street sign). Hanks is the grade, and I would stalk the also has to leave behind her Granted, the sex jokes either By JORDAN GAMBLE human guy, Alan, who falls in Disney Channel row in TV dad and all her sisters. went right over my head or Associate Scene Editor love with her. All sorts of Guide to see when it would Eric was a hottie, sure, but were edited out for TV, but 7- fish-out-of-water high jinks be on again. what a message to send to lit- year-old me loved that Back in the good old days of ensue, until Levy’s mad scien- Why? tle girls: you might find the Madison was smart and the mid-1990s, the Disney tist sprays water on Madison When I was little, I was guy of your dreams, but learned English just by Channel didn’t have much in the middle of the street. obsessed with Disney’s “The you’ll have to change your watching the display TVs in original programming. Before Then her legs turn into a big Little Mermaid.” As I got whole life (and in Ariel’s Bloomingdale’s. the specially made ‘tween I also liked that Alan concoctions “Hannah comes back to save Montana” and even her and then (spoil- “Lizzie McGuire,” it er alert) gives up showed Australian everything he sci-fi shows, tapings knows to stay with of Billy Joel con- her forever in the certs from sparkly city under the Disneyland and sea. It’s all very movies. Lots and lots of romantic, not to mention pro- movies: cartoons and gressive in regards to gender “Bedknobs and Broomsticks,” roles and fun things like that. but some less kiddie-centric I once told my boyfriend fare, too. that he looked like Hanks One such film was circa “Splash” (it’s a compli- “Splash,” which is basical- ment — Hanks was very cute ly “The Little Mermaid” in 1984), and on the next set in New York City, but major gift giving holiday, he without the talking tuna fish gave me the DVD. Now that and evil sea queen. This 1984 I’m a decade and a half older romantic comedy was the and watching the original, first film released under uncut version, a lot of Disney’s “grown-up” label things stand out: Touchstone Pictures, because The script is clever, it’s PG rating was too intense funny and touching (it was for the Disney name. nominated for an Academy It was responsible for mak- Award for best original ing “Madison” a screenplay). The cast is fan- first name tastic, from for girls and Levy and jumpstarting C a n d y ’ s Tom Hanks’ comic tim- movie career. ing to the It was also s w e e t , directed by sexy chem- future Oscar istry between winner Ron Howard and Hannah and Hanks. features Eugene Levy (of Hannah’s wardrobe is “American Pie” fame) as outrageously dated a mermaid-obsessed and kind of ugly, but marine scientist. John that’s part of the Candy, at the time the movie’s charm. film’s only recognizable Most of all, it’s simply a star, got top billing for play- goldfish tail and Alan is older, though, I was put off by case, species) for him! Now very good romantic comedy, ing Hanks’ lascivious older understandably freaked out. the lame ending where Ariel that is a terrible relationship helped along by a creative, brother. It’s okay, though — love pre- decides to become human for model, or at least an unfair high-concept story that wards Daryl Hannah plays the vails and he rescues her from her man, giving up swimming one. off the formulaic mess most mermaid who gets some legs the big, bad government sci- around with all her spunky So I liked “Splash” a lot rom coms end up in today. so she can find the man of entists. fish friends and getting to better. It was more “grown- her dreams (she chooses the I first saw “Splash” some- wear a purple shell bra. Not up” and realistic when it Contact Jordan Gamble at name Madison from the time in the middle of first to mention the fact that she came to relationships. [email protected]

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Aspen Santa Fe Ballet @ DPAC, 7 Wiz Khalifa @ Legends, 10 p.m. Bill O’Connell’s Chicago Skyliners ‘21 Grams’ @ DPAC, 3 p.m. p.m. An American rapper based in @ Legends, 10 p.m. “21 Grams” tells the com- The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is an Pittsburgh, Penn., Wiz Khalifa Playing music from the Big pelling story of three strangers acclaimed dance group with stu- broke onto the music scene in Band Era, Bill O’Connell’s who are brought together in the dios in both Aspen, Colo. and Santa 2006 when he was declared an Chicago Skyliners will perform at aftermath of a terrible accident. Fe, N.M. Formed in 1996, its goal “artist to watch” by Rolling Stone. Legends this Saturday evening. Paul Rivers (Sean Penn), a col- is to attract top composers and In 2007 he signed with Warner The band formed in 1988 intent lege professor, is waiting for a dancers to create a pleasing com- Brothers Records and released his on continuing the long tradition heart transplant while dealing bination of entertainment and techno-influenced single “Say of big band and jazz music in a with his loveless marriage to modern dance. Traveling across Hey,” which topped out at 25 on new age. With a repertoire of old wife Mary (Charlotte the country, the Aspen Santa Fe the Rhythmic Top 40. In 2009 he classics as well as pieces by con- Gainsbourg). Christina Peck Ballet offers a program full energy split from Warner Brothers and temporary artists, the Chicago (Naomi Watts) is a loving wife and excitement and is very accessi- released his second album, “Deal Skyliners blend the old and with and mother to two little girls. ble to all audiences. They are said or No Deal.” Working as an inde- the new in high energy perform- Ex-con Jack Jordan (Benicio Del to make use of their dancers in pendent artist, Khalifa has focused ances. Be prepared for impres- Toro) has found religion and is inventive ways, widening the range his attention on Internet market- sive improvisation and a feeling working to straighten out his of ballet and modern dance. The ing. “Deal or No Deal” reached No. of nostalgia for the golden age of life. All three characters and Aspen Santa Fe Ballet will perform 2 on iTunes’s hip-hop chart. As jazz. And if two hours of dance- their families are forced to come Thursday and Friday evenings at 7 always, the show is free at Legends able jazz music isn’t enough, plan to terms with the truths of their p.m. as well as Saturday at 2 p.m. to all Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s to stay after the concert for the own lives as a result of tragic and 7:30 p.m. and Holy Cross students. Swing Nightclub. car crash.

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London, has been blowing up U.K. Then comes “Rabbit Heart head/Then I set fire to our bed,” one for me too/And one of these By STEPHANIE DePREZ charts for the past year (fueled by (Raise It Up),” the album stand drawls Welch, with the fierceness days he’s gonna make one for Assistant Scene Editor the BBC) and has finally crossed out. The moving soul melody is lit- of Lily Allen. This not-breakup you.” The placid tone still man- the pond. Her band’s first release tered with punches of choir back- song (“A kiss with a fist is better ages to end in a choir anthem. Britain is on the rise, and is not similar enough to any one ing, as it dances precariously than none”) is so delightfully awful “Hurricane Drunk” sounds the Florence Welch is riding the wave artist to be placed in a genre. between an intimate revelation that it even landed on the sound- most like what one would expect over. With a sound organically Instead, “Lungs” manages to bring and a blow out proclamation. By track of the Megan Fox film, to hear on the streets of London. grown from Etta James and out the soul-power of fellow Brit the time the chorus hits, it’s “Jennifer’s Body.” Beware, This post break up soul number Imogen Heap, Florence + The Adele to the layered orchestration become hypnotic and begs to see though, because it contains all the has a chorus worthy of Kelly Machine’s debut album “Lungs” of Frou Frou (with less electro- the fairy tale finished. “Midas is elements of a song you won’t be Clarkson, but unlike Clarkson hits like a ton of bricks somewhere pops and more harp). Plus, the king and he holds me so tight/And able to get out of your head. doesn’t induce fervent jumping — in the impossible fusion of soul lyrics are not too cryptic to require turns me to gold in the sunlight,” Florence + The Machine pro- just swaying hips. and indie pop. a microscope and thesaurus to belts Welch, and one wonders who vides a wealth of samples for one “Lungs” ends with a cover of Welch, a 23-year-old from decipher, whilst remaining odd Midas is until, of course, the new to their indie Gospel anthem. “You’ve Got the Love” that enough to bridge comes around, the orches- “Drumming Song” is a heart-rac- Florence + The Machine takes to deserve multi- tra drops out and suddenly you ing track that once again manages appropriate heights. The track, ‘Lungs’ ple plays. couldn’t care less about Midas to reconcile funk and edgy rock originally done by Gospel singer The album because the choir is chanting that is “Louder than sirens/Louder Candi Stanton, becomes a theatri- Florence + The Machine opens with “Raise it up!” with such devotion than bells/Sweeter than cal ovation (and might induce “Dog Days that you want to chuck your shoes heaven/And hotter than hell.” The some jumping). Record Label: Island Are Over,” a and go dance in the snow. By the lyrical simplicity that Welch uses Overall, “theatrical” is a very Noteworthy Tracks: “Rabbit Heart (Raise b a i t - a n d - time the last chorus — coated with provides enough punch to get the good term for “Lungs.” Welch bar- switch that harp glissandos — cycles through, point across but is so straightfor- rels through everything she takes It Up),” “Kiss With A Fist,” “Drumming Song” begins like an you’re hooked, and there’s no ward that one feels comfortable on, layering synth and orchestra I n g r i d going back. belting them right along with her. at will, with an artistic reckless- M i c h e l s o n “Kiss With a Fist” is the most The album takes a breather for ness that threatens to blow over song and ends unique on the album. This pure the oddity “My Boy Builds Coffins.” any bystanders not keen enough up in a Gospel punk-rock tribute to PJ Harvey Here the lyrics really do take front to brace themselves. anthem, com- contains tongue-in-cheek lyrics set and center, as Welch calmly plete with clap to bare drums and electric guitar. explains the profession of her Contact Stephanie DePrez at track. “You smashed a plate over my beau. “He’s made one for himself, [email protected]

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NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL No. 18 Bulldogs win record 16th game in a row No. 4 Purdue slides past No. 9 Ohio State in conference rivalry; Singler scores 22 for No. 6 Duke in win over Miami

1995-96. won.” Associated Press Want more? On the floor, it was a complete INDIANAPOLIS — Butler is con- Well, the Bulldogs have already mismatch. tent letting everybody else talk about clinched their fourth straight regu- The Flames opened the game in a the impressive numbers. Players lar-season conference crown and 2-3 zone, confounding the Bulldogs. and coaches will just keep focusing home-court advantage in the Butler started 6 of 21 from the field on winning games. Horizon League tourney. and trailed 15-14 with 8:54 left in Right now, the two styles are Wednesday’s win even moved the first half. working perfectly. coach Brad Stevens into a tie for No. Butler’s shooters didn’t languish Matt Howard scored 17 points 3 among coaches with the most league. and Ronald Nored added a career- wins in their first three seasons. Nored took advantage of the big high 16 points Wednesday night, Stevens, North Carolina’s Bill openings by repeatedly driving to leading the No. 18 Bulldogs to a 73- Guthridge and North Carolina the basket. He and Willie Veasley, 55 victory over Illinois-Chicago and State’s Everett Case have all won 80 who finished with 11 points, com- a school-record 16th consecutive games. Another win would tie bined for all of Butler’s points in a 9- win. Stevens with Nevada’s Mark Fox 0 run that turned the game and “It means we’ve been focused and Gonzaga’s Mark Few for No. 1. gave the Bulldogs a 23-15 lead. during the whole streak,” sopho- But the Bulldogs aren’t paying After that, Illinois-Chicago never more forward Gordon Hayward attention to those things. really challenged. said after his third straight double- “It’s our job to come in every day double. “You know, it’s nice to have and get better, whether we’re play- Purdue 60, Ohio State 57 the numbers, but we don’t focus on ing UIC or Siena,” Nored said. The first time Purdue and Ohio the past. We’re always looking for- And nobody is playing better than State played this season, JaJuan ward.” Butler, which limited the Flames (6- Johnson scored just four points Next up: Siena on Saturday. 20, 2-14) to 31.4 percent shooting and his Boilermakers blew a big But the Bulldogs are finally play- from the field — a season-best for lead while losing at home. ing like the team people expected the Bulldogs. The 6-foot-10 junior wasn’t when the season started. Illinois-Chicago was led by Robo going to let that happen again. Butler (24-4, 17-0 Horizon Kreps with 15 points and Jeremy Johnson scored 24 points and League) has now matched Murray Buttell with 10. Nobody else consistently hit big shots to build State for the nation’s longest win- reached double figures and the the lead and keep No. 9 Ohio State ning streak and broken the school Flames lost for the 12th time in 13 at bay in No. 4 Purdue’s victory record of 15 straight victories initial- games, falling to 0-14 on the road Wednesday night. ly set in 1999-2000. It’s the first this season. “I felt like the last game we team in Horizon League history to Even the possibility of looking past played it wasn’t one of my best win 17 conference games in a sea- a team that has only one win since games,” Johnson said. “I thought I son. A win at Valparaiso next week New Year’s Day and an awful start had to get more involved.” would not only give the Bulldogs 12 couldn’t derail the Bulldogs. Boy, did he. He hit 11 of 17 shots AP road wins this season, but also the “Obviously, it wasn’t the most from the field, made both of his Duke forward Kyle Singler dribbles past Miami’s Durand Scott during first perfect league mark since beautiful thing in the world,” foul shots and also had seven the Blue Devils’ 81-74 victory over the Hurricanes Wednesday. Wisconsin-Green Bay went 16-0 in Stevens said. “But I’m happy we rebounds and three assists. Whenever the Boilermakers need- first-half points. This time, the lead and Durand Scott scored 19 ed a shot, a rebound or a blocked was almost the same — only points. shot, Johnson was their guy. Hummel didn’t score a point. Scheyer was 1 for 12 before The Boilermakers (22-3, 10-3) Johnson carried the load, instead. sinking 3-pointers on consecu- tightened the race for first place in tive possessions for a 64-59 the Big Ten with 11th-ranked Duke 81, Miami 74 lead with five minutes left. Michigan State (21-6, 11-3). Kyle Singler scored 22 points Smith’s 3-pointer capped an 8-0 “It’s a huge win for us,” Johnson and No. 6-ranked Duke used run that put the Blue Devils up said. “This puts us closer to our smothering defense to rally 69-59, and the margin was at goal of winning the Big Ten cham- from a 12-point halftime deficit least five the rest of the way. pionship.” and beat the Miami Hurricanes Duke went 9 for 10 from the The Buckeyes (20-7, 10-4), who on Wednesday night. free-throw line in the final 90 were knocked a game behind Jon Scheyer missed his first seconds to seal the win. The Michigan State in the conference, nine shots and Nolan Smith Blue Devils scored 56 points in raved about Johnson’s play. missed his first six for the Blue the second half — remarkable “He made shots,” said Ohio Devils, who shot 31 percent in considering that in the first 12 State’s Jon Diebler, who missed a the opening half to fall behind minutes, they shot 4 for 19 with tying 3-pointer in the final seconds. 37-25. But 22 turnovers seven turnovers and fell behind “Those are some tough shots. doomed the Hurricanes, who 23-12. That’s a heck of a basketball player attempted only 45 shots to 60 Smith was shut out for the right there.” for the Blue Devils. first 18½ minutes. Scheyer E’Twaun Moore had 15 points Duke outscored Miami 29-9 to struggled even longer, finally and Keaton Grant added 13 off the start the second half and shot 9 scoring 24 minutes into the bench for Purdue, which had lost for 15 from 3-point range after game to pull Duke even at 39. in all nine of its previous trips to halftime. Duke missed nine of its first Value City Arena. The The Blue Devils (22-4, 10-2 11 shots, and Miami scored 11 Boilermakers won their eighth Atlantic Coast Conference) consecutive points — eight by straight game overall. increased their league lead Collins — for a 15-6 lead. Scott Evan Turner had 29 points, with their fifth win in a row. sank a runner at the buzzer to William Buford 11 and Diebler 10 Miami (17-9, 3-9) lost for only end the half to put the for Ohio State, which had won its the second time in 13 home Hurricanes up 37-25, their last nine Big Ten games. games. largest lead of the game. Johnson had 15 points as Purdue Despite their poor starts, Singler made four baskets in scored the first seven points and Smith finished with 21 points the first 2.5 minutes of the sec- never trailed in building a 36-23 for Duke, and Scheyer scored ond half to trim it to five, and AP halftime lead. That was similar to 15 despite shooting 3 for 15. his 3-pointer gave the Blue Butler’s Zach Hahn scores a basket during the Bulldog’s 73-55 the first meeting, when they led Dwayne Collins had 21 points Devils their first lead since the defeat of the University of Illinois-Chicago Flames Wednesday. 41-29 behind Robbie Hummel’s 29 and nine rebounds for Miami, early minutes at 42-41.

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NFL NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball AP Poll

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1 Kansas 1 2 Kentucky 3 3 Villanova 4 4 Purdue 6 5 Syracuse 2 6 Duke 8 7 Kansas State 9 8 West Virginia 5 9 Ohio State 13 10 Georgetown 7 11 Michigan State 10 12 New Mexico 15 13 Gonzaga 16 14 Wisconsin 11 15 Texas 14 16 BYU 17 17 Vanderbilt 22 18 Butler 18 19 Pittsburgh 25 20 Tennessee 12 21 Temple 21 22 Baylor 24 23 Wake Forest NR 24 Texas A&M NR 25 Richmond NR

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AP team previous Former Colts defensive tackle Ed Johnson signed with the Panthers Wednesday. Johnson will help to fill a void in the 1 Connecticut 1 Panthers’ defensive line as a solid run-stopping defensive tackle. 2 Stanford 2 3 Nebraska 3 4 NOTRE DAME 4 5 Tennessee 5 Panthers sign former Colts lineman Johnson 6 Xaiver 6 7 Ohio State 7 Associated Press waived him early in the research on Ed,” may not be re-signed, 8 Duke 8 2008 season following his Panthers general manag- leaving Johnson in a 9 West Virginia 9 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — arrest on a marijuana er Marty Hurney said in a group of tackles that 10 Florida State 10 The Carolina Panthers possession charge. He statement. “When we includes Damione Lewis, 11 Oklahoma 12 signed Ed Johnson to a was re-signed, then cut took into account what Tank Tayler and Louis 12 Texas 14 one-year deal on again early last season people around him said Leonard. 13 Iowa State 20 Wednesday, adding a because coach Jim and the impression we What the rest of the 14 Georgetown 16 needed, run-stopping Caldwell said his play had got when meeting with defensive line will look 15 Texas A&M 13 defensive tackle while slipped. him in person, we felt like in 2010 is also uncer- 16 Kentucky 17 taking a chance on a The 26-year-old comfortable giving him tain. 17 Oklahoma State 15 player with a checkered Johnson also ran into this opportunity.” The Panthers have still 18 Baylor 11 past. trouble at Penn State, Johnson will provide not announced if they’ll 19 Georgia Tech 21 The 6-foot-2, 296-pound where he was temporarily insurance for Maake place the franchise tag on 20 Georgia 19 Johnson will be reunited kicked out of school and Kemoeatu, who is recov- five-time Pro Bowl defen- 21 Gonzaga 22 with Carolina defensive later suspended from a ering from a ruptured sive end Julius Peppers 22 St. John’s 25 coordinator Ron Meeks, bowl game. Achilles’ tendon that by the Feb. 25 deadline 23 LSU 23 who had the same job in The Panthers, who have forced him to miss all of and offer him a guaran- 24 TCU 24 25 Vanderbilt Indianapolis in 2007 been wary of signing and last season. Carolina had teed $20.1 million for one NR when Johnson started all drafting players with off- trouble replacing him season. 16 games and recorded field issues in the past before 36-year-old Hollis The other starting 63 tackles as an undraft- several years, decided to Thomas filled in capably defensive end from 2009, ed rookie. take a chance on to close the season. Tyler Brayton, will be an Johnson’s career has Johnson. Thomas will be an unre- unrestricted free agent Women’s Basketball Big East declined since. The Colts “We have done a lot of stricted free agent and this offseason. Standings IN BRIEF team conf. W-L

1 Connecticut 12-0 Rodriguez, Astros proceed McGwire arrives at spring Cowboys VP: Team not 2 NOTRE DAME 10-2 to arbitration hearing training for Cardinals looking to spend wildly 3 West Virginia 10-2 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Pitcher JUPITER, Fla. — Mark McGwire’s ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas 4 Georgetown 9-2 Wandy Rodriguez has gone to a first day on the job ended with Cowboys vice president Stephen 5 St. John’s 9-4 salary arbitration hearing against another apology for using steroids. Jones says the team doesn’t plan to 6 Rutgers 7-5 the Houston Astros, asking to be paid The St. Louis Cardinals’ new bat- spend wildly on free agents if the 7 Marquette 6-6 $7 million this year instead of the ting coach got time in the batting NFL has no salary cap in 2010. Providence 5-6 8 team’s $5 million offer. cage with hitters on Wednesday, sat Jones said Wednesday that the 9 South Florida 5-7 The 31-year-old left-hander was in on a lengthy staff meeting and Cowboys agreed to expensive, long- 10 Syracuse 5-7 14-12 last season with a 3.02 ERA, then spoke with reporters at the term deals with the likes of Tony ninth in the NL among qualifiers. He team’s spring training complex in Romo and linebacker DeMarcus struck out a career high 193, also Florida. He again said he was sorry, Ware to keep them off the market in ninth, and made $2.65 million. His echoing remarks he made a few a year when teams might have no 192 hits allowed were a career high weeks ago when he admitted he used limit on spending. around the dial Arbitrators Richard Bloch, performance-enhancing drugs dur- Because of the money tied up in Elizabeth Neumeier and Fredric ing his time as baseball’s home run those deals, Jones says the Cowboys NBA Horowitz were expected to issue a king in the 1990s. aren’t interested in a spending spree. decision Thursday, a day after hear- He also said more than once that He also says they don’t see a need for Nuggets at Cavaliers ing the case. he is hopeful the issue will subside major changes after their first play- 8 p.m., TNT Four more players are scheduled soon. off win in 13 years. for hearings this week: Los Angeles The 46-year-old McGwire said The NFL will play without a salary NCAA Men’s Basketball Angels shortstop Erick Aybar and steroids gave him the opportunity to cap next season unless a new labor Wisconsin at Minnesota catcher Jeff Mathis; Washington left- recover from injuries, resulting in deal is reached. The current collec- 9 p.m., ESPN hander Sean Burnett; and Chicago more at-bats but not necessarily tive bargaining agreement expires in Cubs shortstop Ryan Theriot. adding to his home run count. March 2011. page 16 The Observer N SPORTS Thursday, February 18, 2010 NFL Browns release Jamal Lewis after injuries

mination on whether I will be Associated Press playing football next season,” he BEREA, Ohio — Jamal Lewis said. was released by the Cleveland Lewis tried playing through the Browns on Wednesday, but hasn’t symptoms for three months given up hope of playing again in before finally getting examined. the NFL. He carried 143 times last year for Lewis was let go with one year 500 yards and has rushed for remaining on his contract. His 10,067 yards in his career. season ended on Dec. 2 when he Lewis was one of the most out- was placed on injured reserve spoken veterans against first-year with post-concussion symptoms, coach Eric Mangini. He was criti- but he doesn’t want his career to cal of Mangini’s practice habits end with an injury. and felt the coach was working First, he must be cleared to the players too hard. Halfway return. through last season, Lewis said “If Jamal wants to play and he’s he would retire. cleared to play, I think he’s got a Now he wants to join a con- lot of football he can bring to the tender if his body will let him. table to help an organization,” “Jamal went to the Browns Lewis’ agent, Mitch Frankel said. with the hope he’d be successful “He can be a significant contribu- and go to the playoffs and tor to the right organization. beyond,” Frankel said. “At this Jerome Bettis and some other stage in his career, I think he guys at the end of their careers would want to play for a team took on a different role, and I that has a chance to compete and think Jamal can do that.” get back to the Super Bowl like he Lewis, 30, said after the did in 2000. That’s not to say Browns’ season finale that he was Cleveland can’t do that, but it still suffering from headaches and would appear there are other blurred vision as a result of the teams out there that, as of today, concussion, which he sustained in look a lot stronger.” the opener against Minnesota. Lewis’ release leaves Jerome Frankel said he wasn’t sure if Harrison as Cleveland’s apparent Lewis was still having the prob- starter. Harrison rushed for 862 lems and Lewis did not address yards last season, but ended with them in a prepared statement, a flurry. He rushed for 561 yards although he did thank Browns and five touchdowns over the fans and owner Randy Lerner. final three games — all wins — as “I plan to evaluate my future Cleveland closed the season by and have not made a final deter- winning its final four. Thursday, February 18, 2010 The Observer N SPORTS page 17

NHL Bouchard deals with head injury

good,” Bouchard said during a Associated Press recent home game. “The thing is ST. PAUL, Minn. — Pierre-Marc during the summer, you don’t Bouchard was supposed to be have any contact. I came back centering Minnesota’s second line here, and in that first exhibition this season. game I got hit.” Instead, he’s been watching The eighth overall pick in the helplessly and without expression 2002 draft, Bouchard had a from a perch in the press box career-high 20 goals in the 2006- while the Wild play without him. 07 season and a career-high 50 His pads, jersey and helmet have assists in the 2007-08 season. been replaced by a black wool He’s in the second year of a five- coat and a scarf. year contract worth $20.4 mil- This is what recovering from a lion. concussion can look like. “It’s just frustrating to not be Bouchard must wait and watch able to play,” he said. “You can- until his headaches go away. No not look back and say, ‘I skating. No shooting. No running. should’ve done this.’” No real exercise, except for regu- The Wild aren’t counting on lar walks around the neighbor- getting Bouchard back this sea- hood. son. “Get some fresh air. Get my “The important thing for me is legs going a little bit,” Bouchard that he gets healthy and gets said. “Besides that, I watch TV or back to being the Pierre-Marc read or just sleep.” Bouchard of old,” general man- The 25-year-old has missed all ager Chuck Fletcher said. “If we but the first game of this season can get a happy, healthy Pierre- because of a head injury he first Marc Bouchard back for next suffered last March. He missed season that’s great. To me it’s not the final eight games of last sea- a rush.” son, and after believing he was That’s the view these days all right took an elbow to the jaw around the NHL, which like the in a September exhibition game NFL has become more concus- that brought the symptoms back. sion-conscious in recent years He was fighting a flu-like illness amid growing concerns about the at the time, but after a weak long-term risk of the injuries in effort in the Wild’s season opener these hard-contact sports. The and the persistence of headaches competition committee formed by he was pulled off the ice once it the league and the players’ union was became clear it was by more last year discussed a rule than just the virus. designed to curtail hits to the “I took two months off and head, but a consensus was not worked out all summer and felt reached.

MLB Lidge feels ready to play in spring training

the first series of the regular sea- Associated Press son. But he was activated after CLEARWATER, Fla. — four games and helped the Phillies Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad win the World Series for the first Lidge says he is pain free. time since 1980. A year after converting all 48 Lidge completed his first three save chances, Lidge led the major save chances last year, then blew leagues with 11 blown saves last one April 19. Less than two weeks season. He had surgery to repair later, the Phillies briefly sidelined his right elbow in November and their closer due to right knee right knee in January. inflammation. Now as spring training is about He said Wednesday the knee to start, the 33-year-old is confi- pain caused him to change his dent he can regain the form that mechanics: He put more pressure helped the Phillies win the 2008 on his right arm, leading to the World Series. elbow injury. “I probably won’t look back and “You try to convince yourself dwell,” Lidge said Wednesday. that you’re not 100 percent but “Now it’s about being myself you’re fine, you’ll be able to go out again, going to my bread and but- there and do the same thing and ter and getting things done.” get results as normal. You try The loser in a pivotal Game 4 of everything to do that,” Lidge said. the World Series against the New “It’s not about trying to trick peo- York Yankees, Lidge estimates he ple as much as convincing your- is two weeks behind his usual pre- self. If you can’t sell it to yourself, season pace. He expects to pitch there’s no reason to go out there. I off a mound next week and doesn’tthink the biggest thing is I was try- rule out being available for the ing to convince myself I could get it April 5 opener against done the same way and I felt I Washington. could do it, but I wasn’t the same “The good thing is my arm and guy last year.” knee both feel good, and it’s my Lidge’s fastball control became goal to catch up and try to be erratic. He gave hitters a better ready,” Lidge said. “I think that’s aand longer view of his delivery, possibility. It’s reasonable. But we and he couldn’t hold runners on also look at ‘08 as a model. We base — Johnny Damon stole two didn’t rush it, and I had the best bases on one play during that season of my career.” Game 4. Lidge had arthroscopic surgery Spring training will allow Lidge on the same right knee in spring to work on his mechanics, which training two years ago and missed could be key for the Phillies. page 18 The Observer N SPORTS Thursday, February 18, 2010

NBA NBA Hansbrough misses Rose, Deng aid Bulls in win rookie All-Star game Associated Press NEW YORK — Derrick Rose “I was feeling like I was coming scored 27 points, Luol Deng Associated Press along as a player, fitting into my added 23, and the Chicago Bulls INDIANAPOLIS — The annual role on this team,” he said. “This is beat the New York Knicks 115- All-Star game between NBA rook- something new to me. I’ve never 109 on Wednesday night to ies and sophomores last week was been injured like this.” complete a sweep of a home- missing perhaps the best-known He has played just two games and-home series. rookie of all — former North since that start against Phoenix. With trade rumors swirling Carolina star Tyler Hansbrough. Pacers coach Jim O’Brien said last around both teams, the Bulls After the Indiana Pacers took week that he’s not sure when rallied from a 15-point deficit to the former AP college player of the Hansbrough will return. move above .500 at 27-26 and year with their first pick last year, “Right now, he’s on the shelf,” hand the Knicks their fifth critics questioned whether O’Brien said. “He’s not working straight loss. Hansbrough was big enough or out at all. If he’s able to come back Brad Miller had 21 points and athletic enough to succeed. and start working out, that’s going 10 rebounds, and Taj Gibson No one questioned his durability, to be important because of the fact finished with 14 points and a but that has been his biggest that he’s been told he’s not career-high 16 rebounds as stumbling block as a pro. He allowed to really move around Chicago outrebounded New missed training camp, the presea- even one on none. That’s a real York 52-40. son and the first four regular-sea- setback from a conditioning stand- Al Harrington scored 27 son games with a right shin injury. point.” points, and Wilson Chandler He returned and quickly became a Hansbrough is considered one of had 26 for the Knicks. David fan favorite with his relentless play the core pieces of team president Lee had 23 points and 12 before his health became an issue Larry Bird’s rebuilding project. rebounds, while Danilo Gallinari again. He hasn’t played since Jan. Troy Murphy, who occupies the scored 19 points but was just 2 16 because of an inner ear infec- power forward spot Hansbrough of 10 from 3-point range, tion that causes dizziness and eventually is expected to fill, said including a pair of costly misses makes him sensitive to light. the rookie has potential. with a chance to tie in the final AP “It’s just giving me headaches “He plays hard,” Murphy said. minute. New York Knicks head coach Mike D’Antoni gets heated during and things like that,” he told The “He’s a rugged-type guy, he’s a Chicago outscored New York the Knicks 115-109 loss to the Chicago Bulls Wednesday. Associated Press. “Whenever I get good teammate. He’s knows he 62-45 in the second half to win healthy, I’ll play. I’ve been unfortu- has things to learn, and he does a a game that was much closer the league said the trade would open a roster spot for the nate to have some injuries. I’m good job of seeing the coach and than its 118-85 rout at United be completed Thursday. Knicks to make another trade just trying to fight through this and trying to pick those things up.” Center on Tuesday night. Starting forward Jared Thursday if they waive get healthy and go from there.” Hansbrough sometimes has dif- The Knicks played without Jeffries also played only 6 min- Cardinal, as expected. Hansbrough has played in 29 ficulty getting his shot off, has got- Nate Robinson, who they said utes before he left with what the Chicago was without John games and averaged 8.5 points ten into foul trouble regularly and was home with flulike symp- Knicks said was a sore right Salmons. Coach Vinny Del and 4.8 rebounds. He scored a at times has struggled to fit into toms. However, various reports knee. Negro said he got a call before career-high 21 points on Dec. 11 the team’s flow. earlier Wednesday said the New York did complete one the game telling him to leave against New Jersey, and got his He said the physical ability of team was nearing a deal to deal, sending the unhappy the guard at the team hotel, an first career start on Jan. 13 the competition is his biggest chal- send the backup guard to Darko Milicic to Minnesota for indication a trade was in the against Phoenix. lenge. Boston, and an official within Brian Cardinal. The deal would works. Thursday, February 18, 2005 The Observer N SPORTS page 19 WTA PGA Zverev moves to Tiger Woods to speak out next round of Open Associated Press MARANA, Ariz. — Tiger Woods firing 19 aces to win a tight will end nearly three months of Associated Press tiebreaker and take a 3-1 lead silence Friday when he speaks MARSEILLE, France — in the second set. publicly for the first time since his Mischa Zverev of Germany “It wasn’t great tennis but I middle-of-the-night car accident beat Spain’s Tommy Robredo got the main thing (the victo- sparked stunning revelations of 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 Wednesday to ry),” Tsonga said. “Getting used infidelity. reach the quarterfinals of the to the lights and to the speed of However, his agent said Woods Open 13. the ball was a bit tough.” will not take any questions from French players Jo-Wilfried Meanwhile, Llodra hit a serv- a small group of media. Tsonga, Julien Benneteau and ice winner to convert his third “This is not a press confer- Michael Llodra joined Zverev in match point. The 2009 finalist ence,” Mark Steinberg said the next round. Llodra edged broke Baghdatis in the previ- Wednesday. Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus 7- ous game with a backhand It will be Woods’ first public 6 (6), 6-4, and in two all- return winner. appearance since Nov. 27, when French matchups, Tsonga “It could have gone either he crashed his SUV into a tree topped Josselin Ouanna 7-6 (9), way,” Llodra said. “I tried to be outside his Florida home. Woods’ 6-4, and Benneteau beat more aggressive and I seized only comments since then have Florent Serra 6-4, 6-4. my chances.” been made through his Web site. Zverev converted both break- The seventh-seeded “It will be good to see Tiger’s point chances in the third set to Baghdatis had two set points in face again, and see that he’s build a commanding 5-0 lead, the tiebreaker but squandered actually out there somewhere,” while the fourth-seeded them, allowing Llodra to take Stewart Cink said. “I think this is Robredo wasted three opportu- the opening set with a smash. the beginning of the comeback nities. In another second-round process for him.” The German left-hander match, the eighth-seeded Woods is to speak at 11 a.m. believed in his chances despite Benneteau broke Serra at 4-4 Friday from the clubhouse at the starting the season with five in the second set and saved two TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra straight losses. break points in the next game Beach, Fla., home of the PGA “I felt like I had a chance, no to hold serve and clinch victory. Tour. matter what,” Zverev said. “I Benneteau relied on a strong “This is all about the next just tried to mix it up and not serve, landing 76 percent of his step,” Steinberg said. “He’s look- give him too many easy balls.” first serves and slamming 11 ing forward to it.” Zverev had lost both of his aces. Still, there was strict control previous meetings with Also Wednesday, Belgian over the appearance, typical of Robredo. qualifier Yannick Mertens beat Woods’ career. “I know his game,” Zverev Jan Hajek of the Czech Steinberg described the gather- said. “I can use my strokes Republic 7-6 (8), 6-1, to set up ing as a “small group of friends, AP against him and it worked out.” a second-round match with colleagues and close associates,” Tiger Woods makes a rare public appearance on Wednesday. Woods Defending champion and sec- Guillaume Rufin, who outlasted who will listen to Woods apolo- will break his silence at an invitation-only media event Friday. ond-seeded Tsonga did not give fellow Frenchman Laurent gize as he talks about the past any break chances to Ouanna, Recouderc 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (2). and what he plans to do next. He ance, “While Tiger feels that that dropped him. No, I don’t said three wire services have what happened is fundamentally know. It just went on for so long. been invited — The Associated a matter between he and his I’m sick of hearing about it. And Press, Reuters and Bloomberg — wife, he also recognizes that he I’m just looking forward to when and he asked the Golf Writers has hurt and let down a lot of he’s getting back on the golf Association of America to recom- other people who were close to course.” mend pool reporters. him. He also let down his fans. PGA Tour commissioner Tim Only one camera will be in the He wants to begin the process of Finchem said he did not think room to provide live coverage via making amends and that’s what Woods’ appearance was going to satellite. Steinberg said other he’s going to discuss.” undermine a World Golf writers with proper credentials The timing is peculiar. It will Championship event. could watch from a hotel ball- be held during the third round of “We have tournaments every room more than a mile away. the Accenture Match Play week,” Finchem said. “I think it’s “The first time out, he’s better Championship in Arizona, sure going to be a story in and of controlling it,” Padraig to steal attention away from the itself. A lot of people are going to Harrington said. “Over time, first big event of the year. be watching golf this week to see there will be questions. At the Accenture was the first sponsor what the world of golf says about moment, the best thing is a more to drop Woods when he became it, my guess is. So that will be a controlled environment and embroiled in the sex scandal. good thing.” gradually ease his way back into “He’s got to come out at some As far as the PGA Tour’s part it.” point,” Rory McIlroy said. “I sup- in the Woods event, Finchem Steinberg said in an e-mail pose he might want to get some- said: “We were asked to make announcing the public appear- thing back against the sponsor the facility available and to help with the logistics. That’s what we’re doing.” Steinberg said only that Woods’ appearance during the championship was “a matter of timing.” Asked if it could have waited until Monday, he said, “No.” No other news conference this week drew a larger crowd of reporters than the 20 who sur- rounded Finchem, a testament to how Woods has dominated the conservation at the Match Play. “We’re all better off when he’s playing,” Adam Scott said. “I’m curious as to when he’ll return to golf.” As for the timing? “It’s his choice,” Scott said. “I guess the tour is hosting it there.” Woods made a spectacular fall from his perch atop golf. He was believed to have been the first athlete to gross $1 billion in earnings and endorsements and, at 14 majors, was closing in on golf’s record of 18 majors held by Jack Nicklaus. It all collapsed in the early morning hours the day after Thanksgiving. Over the last few months, Woods has been on the cover of gossip magazines and the butt of jokes on national talk shows. page 20 The Observer N SPORTS Thursday, February 18, 2010 NBA Cavaliers make blockbuster trade for Jamison at deadline

ter after they were eliminated those objectives.” as Cleveland’s final shot at a Haywood and DeShawn Associated Press by the Orlando Magic in last Jamison left the arena shortly championship before he Stevenson to the Dallas WASHINGTON — The Cleve- year’s Eastern Conference before the game. As he entered decides to stay or go. The Mavericks, to the Los Angeles land Cavaliers acquired Antawn finals. his car, he said to reporters: Cavaliers also had the league’s Clippers. Jamison on Wednesday night, They had reportedly been “Not now.” best record last season, when Gooden was reportedly seek- the forward they hope will fit in involved in trade talks with He did have a message for they failed to reach the NBA ing a buyout. Unlike his three between LeBron James and Phoenix for Amare Stoudemire, Wizards fans. “You know I love finals. former Mavericks teammates, Shaquille O’Neal on a champi- but instead ended up with them more than they love me.” Maybe Jamison can help he did not practice with the onship front line. another former All-Star. Jamison should immediately them take that next step. Wizards on Tuesday, but was at Jamison goes to Cleveland Jamison, who had been with step in at power forward for He was extremely popular not shootaround Wednesday morn- from the Washington Wizards the Wizards since 2004, is aver- Cleveland and supply James only with fans in Washington, ing. He was listed as inactive. in a three-team trade that sent aging 20.5 points this season. with another legitimate scoring but also with his teammates “Basically, we started looking Drew Gooden to the Los He was not in uniform for option as the Cavaliers’ seek and the late owner Abe Pollin. at opportunities to clear cap Angeles Clippers. Washington’s game with their first championship. After Gilbert Arenas was sus- space for this summer and in Washington received Minnesota on Wednesday. Jamison is still owed $28 mil- pended indefinitely early last the meantime acquire assets Cavaliers center Zydrunas “Antawn Jamison has been lion over the next two seasons. month, Jamison was the one that we also liked,” Clippers Ilgauskas, a 2010 first-round the embodiment of leadership Cleveland (43-11) already has who was chosen to speak to the general manager Mike draft pick and the rights to on and off the court for this the best record in the NBA and crowd before the Jan. 8 game. Dunleavy said. “In the last two Emir Preldzic, who was select- franchise for five-and-a-half can set a new franchise mark He apologized for a skit that days, we were able to do that. ed in the second round of last seasons and we thank him for by winning its 14th straight pantomimed shooting guns, And it gives us the flexibility to year’s draft from Cleveland. all he has done for the Wizards game Thursday night against calling it: “very embarrassing.” pretty much go in a lot of differ- The Wizards also received and the city of Washington,” Denver. Still, the Cavaliers Now Jamison is gone and ent directions.” forward Al Thornton from Los Wizards president Ernie couldn’t pass on the opportuni- Wizards coach Flip Saunders Jamison was an All-Star in Angeles. Grunfeld said. “Unfortunately, ty to add a proven veteran like lauded him. both 2005 and 2008, and aver- Cleveland gets guard our on-court results have not Jamison, who can stretch “He’s one of the most profes- aged 20.5 points in 41 games. Sebastian Telfair from the met our expectations and we opposing defenses with his sional guys I’ve ever been He missed the first nine games Clippers. felt it was necessary to make perimeter shooting and open up around,” Saunders said. of this season with a sprained The Cavaliers had long covet- changes to improve our future the lane for James and O’Neal. The Wizards acquired Gooden right shoulder. ed an athletic power forward and our financial flexibility. James can become a free on Saturday in a trade that sent The 33-year-old played his who could play on the perime- This trade accomplished both of agent this summer, leaving this Caron Butler, Brendan first five seasons with Golden State and after playing the 2003-04 season with Dallas, was traded to Washington. Jamison has a career average of 19.9 points. Ilgauskas, who is 34, has played his entire 12-year NBA career with the Cavaliers. He was supplanted as the starter center by O’Neal this season. He’s averaging 7.5 points and 5.3 rebounds this season. His career averages are 13.9 points and 7.7 rebounds. The 6-foot-7 Thornton has averaged 13.7 in his three-year career with the Clippers. Telfair, who’s 24, will be playing for his fourth team. The former first-round pick has averaged 7.9 points in his career. Thursday, February 18, 2010 The Observer N SPORTS page 21

SMC BASKETBALL NBA Kammrath has big Parker’s return sparks victory Duncan said it was possibly the shots than the Pacers. Associated Press worst shooting game of his “We played hard,” Granger night in victory INDIANAPOLIS — A bit of rest career, but he made up for it by said. “We got our hands on a lot and relaxation in Malibu was all “going Mo Malone on them.” It of balls. We just got killed on the a hobbled Tony Parker needed to was a reference to Moses Malone, offensive boards. That’s kind of By TIMOTHY SINGLER provided the necessary spark for start blowing by the competition the powerful post player who been the tale of our season.” Sports Writer the Belles, Henley said. again. spent his best years with the Popovich switched up his line- “We typically never relied on her Parker returned after missing Houston Rockets and up, starting Keith Bogans and Despite all of the outside distrac- scoring in her career,” Henley San Antonio’s final game before Philadelphia 76ers in the late Matt Bonner instead of Jefferson tions for the game Wednesday said. the All-Star break because of a 1970s and early 1980s. and Antonio McDyess to counter night, Saint Mary’s won handily Kammrath was not the only strained left hip flexor. Fresh off a He joked that his futility padded Indiana’s small lineup. against Olivet 79-59 after some Belles’ player to produce big num- four-day vacation with wife Eva his offensive rebounding stats. San Antonio led 51-45 at half- record-setting rebounding. bers during the game. Sophomore Longoria, he scored 28 points to “I got a jump on it because I time before getting hot in the Senior forward Anna Kammrath Jessica Centa matched Kammrath help the Spurs beat the Indiana was missing so many shots,” third quarter. A free-throw line set the College record for the most in scoring as she also added 18 Pacers 90-87 on Wednesday Duncan said. “I guess I knew jumper by Duncan closed out a 7- rebounds in school history. points for the Belles. night. where the ball was going.” 0 run that gave the Spurs a 64-50 Kammrath entered the game 11 This was all-around big win for “He didn’t get to stay in shape, Parker said Duncan’s effort was lead. rebounds short of the record and Saint Mary’s against Olivet. The he hasn’t been able to do any- key. Indiana rallied at the end of the finished the game with 12 to Belles need to continue to win as thing,” Spurs coach Gregg “That is what’s great with T.D. third quarter. Two free throws by break the record. only three games Popovich said. “Considering that, — even if he has a bad shooting Hibbert capped an 11-3 run at “This was big. separated five my God. He scored, he moved the night he’s always going to do the end of the period that This was Anna’s teams in the MIAA; basketball, he was really impor- other stuff,” Parker said. “He was trimmed San Antonio’s lead to night,” Belles if the team falls far tant to us running the show.” huge on the boards, he was huge 69-67. coach Jennifer “This was big. This enough in the Parker said he struggled at on defense. Even if he was not Indiana took its first lead of the Henley said. “It is was Anna’s night.” standings, it could times during his 39 minutes of blocking shots, he was deflecting second half early in the fourth nice to do it at end up without action. shots. He’s just a presence.” quarter on Ford’s short jumper in home.” home-court advan- “I got tired in the second half Manu Ginobili added 18 points, the lane. Kammrath had a Jennifer Henley tage in the first and my hip was getting tired,” seven assists and six rebounds for The lead seesawed until the spectacular game Belles coach round of the play- Parker said. “We’ll see what we the Spurs. final minutes. Richard Jefferson on a very special offs. do for the next game, but overall I Danny Granger scored 23 hit a 3-pointer, then Ginobili con- night. Since this The Belles look to was OK. Can’t do every move- points, Roy Hibbert had 14 verted a 3-point play to give San was senior night end the regular ment, I can’t go full speed, but points, seven rebounds and six Antonio a 90-84 advantage. for Saint Mary’s, all the seniors on season on a high note as they have I’m a vet, so I know how to get blocks, and Troy Murphy added Granger made a 3-pointer with the team had an evening to cele- one final game remaining before by.” nine points and 16 rebounds for 30 seconds left to make it 90-87. brate their four-year careers. As heading into the MIAA playoffs. Tim Duncan had just eight Indiana. The crowd stood, hoping the Kammrath is the only senior on “This [win] gives us a lot of points on 4-for-23 shooting, but The Spurs won despite shoot- Pacers could get a stop. Ginobili the team, it essentially became momentum,” Henley said. had 26 rebounds and five assists. ing just 35 percent from the field. drove, but Hibbert blocked his “Anna’s Night.” Saint Mary’s looks to continue He had 10 rebounds in nine min- “If you would have told me we shot. Duncan rebounded and She did not disappoint, shooting that momentum as they travel to utes in the fourth quarter. would hold them to 35 percent kicked the ball out to George Hill, 8-14 with 18 points and her Albion on Saturday for a 3 p.m. “That’s why he’s a Hall of Fame shooting, I would think we had a who heaved a desperation 3- record-clinching 12 rebounds. matchup. player,” Pacers guard T.J. Ford chance,” Pacers coach Jim pointer as the shot clock expired. Kammrath recorded her 15th said. “I don’t know too many guys O’Brien said. The ball was tipped around until double-double of her career, and Contact Timothy Singler at in this league that can go 4-for-23 Duncan’s 11 offensive rebounds the Spurs gained control and ran her dominant offensive production [email protected] and still help his team win.” helped the Spurs take 16 more out the clock. page 22 The Observer N SPORTS Thursday, February 18, 2010

closer and find the best in each Together, they managed to Andrew Bruhn and recording other. secure a doubles point a three match-clinching points Sisters “Kathryn is a warrior. She is Singles team-high six times for the during the fall of his sopho- continued from page 24 a hard worker and people can continued from page 24 Irish. more year. Havens playing a count on her to do her best As a sophomore, Watt has significant role for the Irish there for her just the same,” everyday,” Christine said. making the highest wins by continued to advance as a his freshman year, going 20- Christine said. Of course, her younger sister an first Irish freshman since player and in his record. He 21 in singles play. He went 9- Just as she did in high school, had nothing but good words to Sheeva Parbhu went 20-3 in has gone 14-5 in singles, 5-4 5 in the open season and 11- Christine has say as well. 2005. against nationally ranked 16 in dual play. On the dou- made the “I see her Five of Watt’s victories teams and 5-8 with junior bles side, Havens went 12-11 adjustment and biggest strength gave Notre Dame match teammate Tyler Davis. in dual play, recording a 9-4 t r a n s i t i o n “Kathryn is a warrior. as being a great wins, four of them against The Irish’s No. 2 singles record with Davis for the process much She is a hard worker role model. She ranked teams. Watt also had position has seen strong play year. The duo of Havens and smoother for is someone I three wins coming from come from Havens this 2010 Davis also secured the dou- Kathryn. and people can count look up to and behind and posted an 8-2 season. The 5-foot-11 junior bles point for the Irish seven “Having her at on her to do her best strive to be like. overall record in three-set presently holds the No. 93 times. the same school everyday.” She has been matches. He was able to national ranking after post- This season, Havens has [means] that I my rock, and I defeat reputable players ing a 10-15 mark his sopho- been pairing with fellow jun- have an instant couldn’t have such as then senior Michael more year, and going 8-9 iors Daniel Stahl and Davis, friend here, and Christine Lux asked for a bet- Breler of then-ranked No. 20 thus far in his junior year. as well as freshman Niall it is a major Irish ﬁrst baseman ter big sister,” Texas Tech, then senior Last fall, he managed to play Fitzgerald at the No. 2 dou- relief knowing Kathryn said. Mahmound Hamed of then- tough against some of the bles spot. that I have With a bond No.41 South Florida, and country’s top competitors, As they head further into someone that like theirs, this junior Simon Childs of then- such as then-No. 13 Texas their spring season, the Irish will always be there for me, no season is sure to be a special No. 23 Lousiville. A&M’s junior Austin Krajicek have much to look forward to matter what,” Kathryn said. one for both the Lux family and On the doubles side of his in a three-set match to clinch from these two key players Both sisters agree that col- the Irish. freshman year, Watt and No. the Notre Dame victory. as they lead Notre Dame on lege ball is far more demand- 2 Irish singles junior Stephen Also on Havens’ résumé the court. ing and time consuming, but Contact Megan Finneran at Havens posted a 12-12 are a first-round Big East that only allows them to grow mﬁ[email protected] record in dual play at No. 2 championship win over Contact Meaghan Veselik at doubles for Notre Dame. Georgetown’s sophomore [email protected]

event. Lytle earned a third place NBA Big East finish in the 200 freestyle. continued from page 24 Freshman Christopher Johnson and sophomore Brian Christopher Johnson, fresh- Maloy finished seventh and man William Bass and junior eighth, respectively, in the 100 Mavs edge out Suns after trade Joshua Nosal earned 32 points breaststroke. Two Louisville for the Irish. Pittsburgh, a swimmers placed first and sec- Stevenson in a seven-player deal The Suns, who lead the NBA in perennial contender in the Big ond in that event. Associated Press Saturday, scored 15 points and scoring at more than 110 points East, finished first in the Petrovic finished fourth in DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki hit a jumper to open a 16-4 run per game, were held under 100 event, followed by West the 100 backstroke. scored 28 points, and Dallas in the third. Jason Kidd had 18 for only the seventh time this Virginia. Sophomore Marshall Sherman, newcomer Caron Butler started points, 10 assists, seven season. Phoenix missed 13 of its In the 500 freestyle, LeBlanc junior Christopher Wills and a key third-quarter run in the rebounds and a career-high first 14 3-pointers and finished 5 and junior Michael Sullivan Nosal also finished in the top Mavericks’ 107-97 victory over seven steals for Dallas. of 22 from beyond the arc. finished fourth and fifth 15 for the Irish. the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday Before the game, Stoudemire Butler and Haywood were respectively, posting times of Sullivan and Bass finished night. rated his chances of being trad- playing their first home game 4:31.14 and 4:31.29 minutes. fourth and sixth, respectively, Amare Stoudemire, who has ed before Thursday’s deadline as and second overall with the Swimmers from West Virginia, in the 400 individual medley. been mentioned in trade rumors 50-50. Mavericks. Haywood had 10 Louisville and Cincinnati out The events continue in recent days, had 30 points Cleveland was considered the points, nine rebounds and five touched the Irish in that event. throughout the rest of the and 14 rebounds for the Suns, most likely destination if blocks starting in place of the In the 200 freestyle relay, week and into the weekend. who had their five-game road Stoudemire was dealt. But the injured Erick Dampier, who did the Irish team finished fourth, Irish coach Tim Welsh and his winning streak snapped. Cavaliers moved on to their next not play after undergoing sur- behind Louisville, Pittsburgh squad have their eyes set on Butler, acquired from choice, acquiring Antawn gery Wednesday to close an and West Virginia. another Big East Washington along with Brendan Jamison from Washington in a open dislocation of his right mid- In the 100 butterfly, the top Championship. Haywood and DeShawn three-team trade Wednesday. dle finger. Irish seed earned 11th place. Louisville had four swimmers Contact Andrew Owens at finish in the top 10 in the [email protected]

throw line, eventually tying the game at 79. Senior guard Cardinals Ben Hansbrough’s lay-up continued from page 24 attempt with six seconds left was blocked by Samuels, and er battle, as neither team led the teams went to second by more than 3 points the overtime. entire way. A huge 3-pointer The final period again came from junior forward Carleton down the closing seconds, as Scott with a little over 2 min- Louisville went ahead 91-89 utes to go gave the Irish a late on two more Samuels free 65-64 lead. throws. Brey and the Irish Freshman forward Mike appeared to be going for the Broghammer, who hadn’t win in the final seconds, but scored in a Notre Dame game could not get a shot off since Bucknell on Dec. 12, against the Cardinals defense. then entered the contest for Abromaitis led the Irish the final, heart-pounding min- with 29 points, followed by utes with Nash and Cooley Hansbrough with 21 and fouled out. Jackson with 19. Jackson “Broghammer gave us good played every second of the minutes, Jack Cooley gave us game, and Hansbrough played a presence inside,” Brey said. 48 minutes. “Everybody that played Notre Dame tallied 28 fouls helped us out tonight. It’s trying to defend Samuels and something you’re proud of, Louisville inside, with Nash, but it’s just so sad we couldn’t Scott, Broghammer and finish that things since we Cooley all fouling out. had a couple shots to win it.” Samuels made 16 of his 19 An offensive rebound and attempts from the free-throw put-back by Broghammer line. extended the Notre Dame lead Brey said despite the gutsy to 3, but three Louisville free performance without throws in the final minute Harangody, the Irish weren’t evened the score. satisfied with the effort. Broghammer had an open “They don’t want any moral look in the final seconds of victories or consolation regulation, but the attempt prizes,” Brey said. would not go down. The Irish will have a week The exhausted Irish started off to recover from the heart- the first overtime with sur- breaking loss before return- prising strength, taking a 6- ing home next Wednesday point lead on an Abromaitis against Pittsburgh. dunk. The Cardinals then slowly whittled away the Contact Michael Bryan at Notre Dame lead at the free [email protected] Thursday, February 18, 2010 The Observer N TODAY page 23

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MEN’S BASKETBALL Late night in Louisville Team fails to get off a shot as time expires in disappointing 2OT loss on the road

By MICHAEL BRYAN Tyrone Nash and freshman Associate Sports Editor Jack Cooley, who played a career high 19 minutes, each fouled out early in the second For 50 minutes, the Irish half. fought and left their hearts on Harangody missed his sec- the floor, but Notre Dame ond straight game with a knee came up just short in double- injury but is expected to overtime on the road to return next week against Louisville. Two free throws by Pittsburgh. Cardinals sophomore The game was a close con- Samardo Samuels gave test from the outset, with both Louisville the win, and sides playing intense defense. Samuels had a career-high 36 Neither team earned a lead points in the game. greater than 3 points in the “I don’t know that I’ve ever first 10 minutes, and an early been prouder of a group in a Nash jumper tied the game at loss,” Irish coach Mike Brey 18. said. “We had a lot of oppor- Louisville then went on a tunities tonight but just could- 10-0 run to grab a 7-point n’t get it, but a lot of guys had lead, but even on the road to help us tonight.” without Harangody, the Irish The Irish, already short on weren’t fazed. A junior for- depth with an injured senior ward Tim Abromaitis jump- forward Luke Harangody on shot found net just before the bench, struggled to defend halftime to cut the Cardinals the 6-foot-9, 260 pound lead to 37-36 at the break. Samuels inside, as the for- The second half was anoth- EILEEN VEIHMEYER/The Observer ward picked up foul after foul Junior forward Tim Abromaitis, right, jukes around St. John’s senior forward Anthony Mason Jr. in the inside. Forwards junior see CARDINALS/page 22 Irish’s 69-68 loss on Sunday. Notre Dame lost to Louisville in double overtime Wednesday.

SOFTBALL For Lux sisters, playing first base is a family affair

closer than ever, and from By MEGAN FINNERAN first baseman Kathryn Lux of and Christine recalls recurring my own thing in college.” Glendale Heights, Ill., are play- battles over dirty bathrooms. But for this pair, one year there a future at Notre Dame Sports Writer ing together again for the first Despite the fighting, they together as teammates was not for one final season together time since high school four always worked well together. enough. became a dream for their fami- When it comes to sisters years ago, when they teamed Christine always set the stage “When we played our last ly. Kathryn caught the attention growing up together, competi- up to compete in basketball for her younger sister, and high school game together, I of Irish coach Deanna Gumpf, tion is a constant feature, both and softball at Glenbard West while this was always helpful realized that I did not want to and that dream became a reali- spending most of their time H.S. for Kathryn, it made finding be done playing with her. She ty. vying to be the best. But for “She made me feel comfort- her own path difficult. made such an impact on me “I love having Kathryn at Christine and Kathryn Lux, able on a completely new team “For my whole life I have fol- that when our high school sea- Notre Dame with me. I can spending their childhoods with new girls,” Kathryn said. lowed directly in her footsteps,” sons came to an end, I was count on her and I know that together has only made them While they both lived at Kathryn said. “I was never devastated,” Kathryn remem- she will be there for me when- closer. home, Kathryn remembers truly able to make my own bers. ever I need her, and I will be Senior first baseman being the typical younger sister, name for myself. This bothered When Christine left for col- Christine Lux and freshman constantly pestering Christine, me, and I swore that I would do lege, their relationship grew see SISTERS/ page 22

MEN’S SWIMMING MEN’S TENNIS Tourney’s open shows promise Consistent singles

By ANDREW OWENS success paces Irish Sports Writer helped by his runner-up per- The Irish got off to a strong By MEAGHAN VESELIK formance at the ITA Midwest start on the first day of the Big Sports Writer Regional Championships last East Championships, as they October after defeating some look to win their fifth confer- While the Irish have been of the top-seeded players ence title in six seasons. working on finding a bal- from Ohio State, Illinois and The team of senior John ance in their doubles, the Wisconsin. Watt’s powerful Lytle, junior Steven Brus, sen- Notre Dame singles are con- play has carried over into ior Andrew Hoffman and sen- sistently coming out on top. the spring as he has held ior Mackenzie LeBlanc led the Leading the Irish at No. 1 strong at No. 1 singles. Irish to a victory in the 800- singles is sophomore Casey As a freshman, Watt was yard freestyle relay. The win Watt, a member of the one of three named to the earned the team 40 points. recruiting class that was All-Big East team and Louisville finished second in ranked fifth nationally by a earned Big East Academic the event with a 1.51 second tennisrecruiting.net poll, All-Star honors. The 6-foot difference behind the Irish. one of the top comprehen- sophomore recorded a 28-5 Notre Dame earned third sive sources for tennis overall record in singles place in the 200 medley relay. recruiting in the country. play for his rookie year, The team of sophomore Petar Watt opened up the 2010 going 10-0 in open play and Petrovic, freshman PAT COVENEY/The Observer season with a new national 18-5 in dual season singles, Freshman Taylor Gauger demonstrates the fly during a ranking of No. 18 from his see BIG EAST/ page 22 swim meet earlier this year. Fall 2009 ranking of No. 90, see SINGLES/page 22