the Observer The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s Volume 44 : Issue 55 Wednesday, November 17, 2010 ndsmcobserver.com Safety issues arise at Irish Row Seniors

By AMANDA GRAY DART for News Writer

When the gun initially last time touched the back of her head on Oct. 29, she thought people were joking around in the spirit of Halloween. By NICOLE TOCZAUER In reality, she was being News Writer robbed at Irish Row Apartments, located just across Monday and Tuesday the street from the east side of marked that last DART regis- Notre Dame campus. tration period for the Notre “I had the door halfway open Dame’s Class of 2011. to Building Three when two Some seniors worried about guys came up and put a gun to getting into the classes they my head,” she said. needed in order to meet grad- The Notre Dame senior uation requirements, while returned home around 3 a.m., others looked for fun elec- according to the student watch tives to fill their last semester alert issued to Notre Dame by at Notre Dame. The majority, Sgt. Pat Hechlinski of the South though, did not find register- Bend Police Department ing for requirements difficult. (SBPD). The Observer policy is Senior Elaine Coldren said not to release the names of vic- she did not face much compe- tims of crimes. tition for classes for her She had previously been at a upper-level science classes. MATTHEW SAAD/The Observer A South Bend police car idles outside of the Irish Row apartment complex Monday. A Notre see SAFETY/page 5 Dame student was robbed outside Building Three on Oct. 29. see DART/page 3 Students explore Transpo ridership declines off-campus housing

mores, I am 40 percent leased By MELISSA FLANAGAN right now and I would again pre- News Writer sume that probably no later than Christmas I will be fully booked.” Many sophomore students are Sophomore Lisa Daul said stu- beginning to think about an issue dents should start thinking about that, to many, is far in the future: living off-campus depending on off-campus housing for senior where he or she wants to live. year. “At first we wanted to live in a With a variety of options such as house, so we started looking at an apartment at Irish Row, a properties earlier this year,” Daul townhouse in Legacy Village or a said. “We heard that the good house through Kramer Properties houses are the first things to go. or one of the other local land- But now we’re leaning toward a lords, students are moving fast in town home in Lafayette [Square], order to secure their top choice of so we figure we have a little more homes. time.” SOFIA ITURBE | Observer Graphic Dave Kohlsaat, one of the own- Mark Kramer, owner of Kramer ers of Legacy Village, said one Properties, which includes and dents per weekend, though.” promotional efforts in order to reason students sign leases so assortment of living options By EMILY SCHRANK LeStrange said her commit- boost ridership each week- early is because of the influx of including houses and Lafayette News Writer tee is working to determine end,” she said. “We want all quality homes that are springing Square, said his statistics reveal the reason for the inconsisten- students to know about the up around Notre Dame. the same information. After a recent decrease in cy. She said they are also service and how it works, “This is our second year at “The houses we have are 80 student use of the free developing new methods of largely because it’s a safe, free Legacy,” Kohlsaat said. “We have percent leased for next year,” Transpo weekend bus service, promotion so the student body and reliable way of getting a very unique product, brand Kramer said. “For Lafayette we’re student government is explor- is more aware of the route. where you want to go on new, fully-furnished, top-line about 40 percent leased for next ing ways to promote the 7A LeStrange said “Whine Friday and Saturday nights.” amenities. When people hear of it, year, so there’s still a lot available, route and encourage rider- Week,” in which students According to LeStrange, 283 they tend to move sooner.” but that’s normal.” ship, Student Senate Off- could air complaints to stu- students rode the Transpo this According to Kohlsaat, Legacy Kramer said 12 of his houses Campus Concerns chair Emily dent government, last week past weekend. Village is completely booked for have already been leased for the LeStrange said. revealed that many members “We revamped the Transpo the 2011-12 school year and he 2012-2013 school year, but “The biggest issue with the of the student body are not 7A wallet card so that it is believes it will soon be full for the Lafayette and the apartments route is inconsistency in rider- familiar with the Transpo sys- easier to read and we included 2012-13 academic year. both won’t be pre-leased until ship,” LeStrange said. “One tem. the updated schedule on the “We were booked almost a year much later. weekend in September, 237 “Whine Week showed us back of the card,” she said. ago, probably by last December 1 “Usually houses are the first people rode Transpo, but the that people don’t know that “We’re still working on getting [for the 2011-12 school year],” next weekend only 23 used it. much about the 7A Route, so Kohlsaat said. “For the sopho- see HOUSING/page 3 We usually average 150 stu- we’re going to increase our see TRANSPO/page 5

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the dorms and a little more free- Housing dom.” Niall Fitzgerald, a junior who continued from page 1 signed a lease as a sophomore to live in Legacy Village for the thing to go, then the townhouses 2011-12 academic year, shared come in second, then the apart- sentiments similar to those ments a little later,” Kramer said. expressed by Cochran and Sophomore Mike Cochran made Gotimer. his move early in the year to “While I enjoy life in Dillon Hall, ensure that he would be able to as a 21-year-old senior next year I lease the house of his choice. do not wish to be bound by many “I signed my lease for senior of the rules associated with living year the first week of October,” in the dorms,” Fitzgerald said. Cochran said. “I wanted to get While some students believe liv- one of the best off-campus hous- ing off campus may cause a sense es.” of detachment from Notre Dame, Cochran, who currently lives off Gotimer said she feels her experi- campus, said although he misses ence enabled her to connect with the day-to-day interaction with a the University in different ways. lot of people in the dorms, he is “I’ve found that moving off cam- happy with his decision. pus has heightened my apprecia- “There’s a lot more freedom tion of campus,” she said. “It’s and customization of your living,” forced me to utilize many of the Cochran said. “What is most resources on campus that I other- appealing to me is having my own wise would have likely never con- room. It provides me with the sidered using.” necessary privacy to sleep and do The real downside for Gotimer my work without being dis- was the addition of many new turbed.” responsibilities. The desire for fewer rules is a “I have to be more aware of my dominant theme among students surroundings and be responsible who live or plan to live off cam- for not violating my housing con- pus. Chrissie Gotimer, a senior tract,” Gotimer said. “I have to be currently living in a house, said very aware that I lock my car and that freedom was a considerable house every day when I leave for factor for her and her friends. class. Furthermore, I have to be “I moved off campus because responsible for paying all my bills most of my friends, including on time.” myself, wanted to move off,” Gotimer said. “We anticipated Contact Melissa Flanagan at wanting a change of scenery from mfl[email protected]

a lot less to do.” However, many other sen- DART iors find the academic burden continued from page 1 is replaced by the weight of finding a job or applying to Another senior, Caitlin graduate school. Sullivan said Sullivan, said it was her her final semester would only desired classes, rather than be less stressful in terms of the required classes, that academics. were hard for her to get. While the senior class “I don’t know if we’re hav- DARTed for the final time, the ing trouble getting classes freshman class just began to that we need to graduate,” register on their own and Sullivan said. “But I know many have found the registra- some people are having trou- tion process less confusing ble getting the classes they than they originally thought. wanted.” Freshman Catherine Other students, however, O’Donnell said she wasn’t decided to forgo taking the very worried about register- classes they wanted in order ing and she doesn’t believe to save money. Choosing to she will encounter much trou- become a part-time student ble getting into the necessary for the final semester, such as classes. Coldren did, saved seniors “I mean, no one wants to money on their tuition. end up with a bum schedule, “Part-time students pay by but it should end up all credit, and to be a part-time right,” she said. “There are student, you need under 12 some [classes] that I need for [credits]. I’ll be taking eight major requirements, but next semester,” she said. “I’m they’re still the really big lec- still technically a Notre Dame ture classes.” student, even though I’ll be Many freshmen arranged taking less classes.” for individual meetings with For Coldren, this academic their advisors in the weeks time will be replaced by job leading up to registration. and graduate university “I spoke with my advisor,” applications. Coldren said freshman Daniel Kokotajlo while taking her final pairs of said. “We mostly talked about classes and labs, she applied politics and my philosophy to 16 different schools. major.” “How much time the appli- After one semester at Notre cations take depends on Dame, O’Donnell said she felt where I could be traveling. It she was well-prepared to reg- might be twice a month but ister for the Spring. hopefully not that much,” “You have a better handle Coldren said. “Most people on classes,” she said. “Plus, though, apply between 14 and you realize just how much 16.” you don’t want 8:30 classes.” Coldren said she wished she Registration can be a stress- could stay as a full-time stu- ful experience for students of dent. all years, but many freshman “I like to learn so I would said they don’t have too many enjoy getting to take the extra concerns. elective classes,” she said. “There are more than “But in terms of finances, it’s enough classes I’m interested cheaper for my family if I’m in, so if I don’t get my top part-time.” choices I’ll be fine,” Kokotajlo In general, seniors reported said. “[My DART time] is on feeling less stressed academi- the second day, but it’s early cally about their last semes- in the morning, so I suppose ter. that’s average.” Please recycle The Observer. “I think that the last semes- ter for seniors is more laid Contact Nicole Toczauer at back,” Coldren said. “There’s [email protected] page 4 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Wednesday, November 17, 2010 College hosts book fair SMC celebrates ‘Potter’

up to my room and watch all The candle-lit dinner to benefit Learning Tree By MIRANDA PERETTI six Harry Potter movies,” included long tables, such as News Writer sophomore Kristen Rice said. those in the movie, and ban- ects and to be used when they The Quidditch Club hosted ners to represent each resi- By MEGAN LONEY are student teaching. As many students await lessons on the dence hall of News Writer Students who tutor at local Friday’s release of latest library green Saint Mary’s. schools in the community are Harry Potter movie, “Harry and gave away “The dining hall was S t u d e n t s Usborne Books, a supplier of also available to check out Potter and the Deathly scarves to the well decorated and it could also students who make choco- educational materials, and the books. Hallows,” Saint Mary’s got me excited for the Learning Tree, a resource Bartzen said she believes geared up with its own cele- participated. late dipped education center that benefits the center is a valuable bration entitled The scarves movie.” pretzel wands Saint Mary’s students and fac- resource. “Bellakazam.” were themed themed for ulty as well as teachers and “The Learning Tree has all The night included lessons after the Saint Kerry Stewart dessert. parents in the Michiana com- the resources and more that I in Quidditch, the popular Mary’s dorm “I really sport in the series that is buildings. sophomore liked making munity, co-sponsored a book need for my field placement,” Saint Mary’s College fair, which began Tuesday at Bartzen said. “Jayne Fogle played on brooms, a Harry Many Harry the chocolate the College. has all the teacher manuals, Potter themed dinner, a Potter enthusi- p r e t z e l The fair will continue today workbooks, and activities for magic show and a viewing of asts engaged in wands,” soph- from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the us to refer to when creating the film ver- the various omore Erika Wallace said. sion of “Harry Q u i d d i t c h “However, I wish there were Student Center Atrium. units and plans. Also with the “Seeing everyone out The selection of books cov- Ellison cutters and hundreds Potter and the games and more Harry Potter themed ers a wide range of topics of cut outs the variety for H a l f - B l o o d here playing broom races. foods.” including history, science and projects and displays is end- Prince.” Quidditch makes me Following the After dinner, Magician The Student lessons, stu- Norman Ng put on a magic fictional stories as well as less.” want to go back to my activity and learning books. While the Learning Tree is A c t i v i t i e s dents were show in Carroll Auditorium. There are books for a vari- mainly focused on education B o a r d , room and watch all invited to a Overall, Bellakazam tried ety of ages and the selection is majors at Saint Mary’s, other R e s i d e n c e six Harry Potter “Great Hall” to bring a little bit of themed dinner Hogwarts to the College quite diverse, Usborne con- College students and teachers H a l l movies” sultant Karen from the Association in the Noble campus while giving Harry Richards said. South Bend and Quidditch Family dining Potter fans a chance to gear All of the School dis- Club spon- Kristen Rice hall. up for the release of the books sold at “The Learning Tree has trict come to sored the sophomore “The dining “Deathly Hallows,” and the fair are the center event. Saint Mary’s College hall was well express their love for the published by all the resources and for learning “ S e e i n g decorated and Harry Potter series. U s b o r n e more that I need for my m a t e r i a l s , everyone out it got me excit- Books, a com- field placement.” Fogle said. here playing Quidditch ed for the movie,” sopho- Contact Miranda Peretti at pany founded T h e makes me want to go back more Kerry Stewart said. [email protected] in England L e a r n i n g that has been Natalie Bartzen Tree sells a a presence in junior myriad of the United Saint Mary’s College l e a r n i n g States for the m a t e r i a l s past 20 years. i n c l u d i n g U s b o r n e educational books are published in 71 lan- games that focus on science, Write News. Call Sarah or guages. Due to their interna- math, and language arts and tional audience, Usborne other educational supplies. books tend to be culturally Most of the materials are neutral, Richards said. geared towards students rang- Laura at 631-5323 Richards, a former teacher, ing from preschool to sixth is an advocate for Usborne grade. published books because of The Learning Tree may their educational value and charge for their services and good quality. supplies, but Fogle said this is The books are commercial not to make a profit. free — they contain no refer- “We charge for everything ences to movies, television because we do not have a shows, or toy brands — and budget,” she said. “However, they are both fun and educa- the prices are reasonable as tional, she said. they are only used to replen- Usborne Books will donate ish the materials.” 50 percent of all sales from The Learning Tree is open the book fair at the College in noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, the form of free books to the Wednesdays and Thursdays in Learning Tree. 251 Madaleva Hall. Jayne Fogle, director of the Learning Tree, said last year’s Contact Megan Loney at book fair “turned out very [email protected] nicely” for the center. “Last year’s [book fair] was very successful and we received a very nice selection of books,” she said. Fogle said the book fair was planned before Christmas due to the hectic nature that comes with the end of the aca- demic semester. She said she hopes students will be able to purchase books as Christmas gifts and that education majors at the College will be able to buy materials for some of their classes. Though she has not yet pur- chased anything from the book fair, Elementary Education major Natalie Bartzen hopes she will be able to benefit from the fair’s selection in the future. “I really like that we are able to have something like this on campus,” Bartzen said. “It is hard to know what to buy considering I do not know the grade level I will be teach- ing next year, but I know that it will be a great resource for when I do.” Education students at Saint Mary’s are able to check out the books at the Learning Tree to help with their class proj- Wednesday, November 17, 2010 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS page 5

The Oct. 29 event would not security problems that have Bailey said he believes the be her last encounter with occurred in the two years since number of incidents will lessen Safety criminal activity at Irish Row. Irish Row opened. when the colder weather sets Transpo continued from page 1 On Nov. 9, she witnessed car The student watch alerts said in. continued from page 1 vandalism in the parking lot three criminal incidents have “It’s almost always a crime of Halloween celebration before near her building. occurred at Irish Row in the convenience,” he said. “As the word out about the route the cab dropped her off in the “I wasn’t sleeping well and I last month, including the rob- soon as you take away the con- to freshman who may be unfa- parking lot near her building. heard noises,” she said. bery, vehicle vandalism and a venience factor, they won’t go miliar with the service, too.” The victim said the distance She looked out of her window bicycle theft. out of their way.” LeStrange said her commit- from the parking lot to the and saw someone breaking car Irish Row resident James Bailey said he and other resi- tee is working with the Campus building could typically be cov- windows in the parking lot. Schwarber, a Notre Dame sen- dents saw the outside door to Technology Committee and Off- ered in a 30-second walk. She called the ior, said students Building Three could be easily Campus Council to explore the She said the two suspects police, but the should be more pulled open until a about week possibility of implementing a started to pull her away from suspects fled the “I never felt unsafe cautious. ago. real-time Transpo GPS tracking the building after approaching scene prior to “South Bend “It took months to take care system. her from behind. the arrival of before. Part of the does have a lot of,” he said. “Students could use the She fought back, but one of the authorities. reason I moved [to of crime,” Troeger said he was not tracking system to find out the suspects struck her with a “It’s fairly Irish Row] is because Schwarber said. aware of this problem. where the bus is on its route by gun, according to the student unacceptable “We’re still sub- “If there was a problem and downloading an app on smart watch alert. for how much it has a reputation jected to the we were aware of it, then we phones like iPhones, During the struggle, the vic- we pay to not for safety.” same sort of would be out there,” he said. Blackberries or Droids,” she tim’s purse strap broke. The feel safe,” she risks.” Bailey said he and other resi- said. “Similar services are suspects left with her purse, said. victim of robbery S c h w a r b e r dents have seen a police car available at Boston College, she said. Students pay said the parked near the apartments Auburn and Emory, and they After the suspects left, two around $445 senior entrances to the and the parking lot for the past have been widely popular.” students found the victim and dollars per Irish Row build- several days. LeStrange said student gov- called emergency services. The month if they ings are locked “It has definitely helped ernment’s foremost concern is victim received medical and are splitting a three-bedroom and secure, but the location of everyone feel a bit safer,” he the safety of the students. police assistance within 10 apartment in Irish Row, or Building Three and the parking said. “The Transpo 7A route is an minutes. $700 per month if they are lot can be safety risks. Sgt. Hechlinski said SBPD awesome resource for students The victim was sent to the splitting a two-bedroom apart- “Building Three is set back officers are told at the begin- on Friday and Saturday hospital, where she received ment, according to RentND, an from the street,” he said. “The ning of their shift the location nights,” she said. “It provides treatment and was released off-campus website run by the parking lot can’t be seen from of events such as robbery and a free mode of transportation the next day. student government. the street – you can’t see what car vandalism. and, more importantly, it pro- Another robbery occurred on “If something happens like is going on.” “They make extra efforts to vides a safe way of getting South Bend Avenue on the [robbery], your security Schwarber said he thinks the patrol these areas,” he said. where you want to go without same night. The student said shouldn’t allow a car break in management has handled the “There is still a dedicated beat having to walk through dan- she believes the suspects from a week and a half later,” she incidents well. car for that area.” gerous areas at night.” that robbery are the same one said. “They seem to be pretty Hechlinski said the best way LeStrange said Student that assailed her. Tom Troeger, one of the own- responsive,” he said. “I can’t for students to stay safe is to Government pays $15,000 a The student watch alerts list- ers of Irish Row and Irish think of any more they could be cautious and to use common year for the weekend bus serv- ed the suspects for both rob- Crossings, the neighboring do.” sense. ice, but viewed the expense as beries as African-American town home complex, said the Irish Row resident and Notre “If students see something, a way of ensuring student safe- males, between the ages of 16 apartments have multiple Dame senior Dillon Bailey said don’t be afraid to call the ty, LeStrange said. and 25, dressed in black and security features including the security problems arise on police department,” he said. “It provides students with a armed with handguns. cameras and security lights. the trips to and from the apart- “Don’t be afraid to call us to reliable option of transporta- “I never felt unsafe before,” “We’re very proud with our ment buildings. investigate it. We appreciate tion that is fast and free,” she she said. “Part of the reason I security we offer,” he said. “People are trying to find those calls.” said. moved [to Irish Row] is “We’ve been lucky with it.” rides,” he said. “They don’t because it has a reputation for Troeger said these recent want to be on foot or on a bicy- Contact Amanda Gray at Contact Emily Schrank at safety.” events were the only notable cle.” [email protected] [email protected] The Observer Viewpoint page 6 Wednesday, November 17, 2010 INSIDE COLUMN The silent intellectuals

My Senior What defines an intellectual? Popular works. Indeed, many of the great ancient The type of communication that once culture would conjure images of bespec- Greek philosophers were actually aspir- defined public intellectual activism now tacled professors talking Renaissance art, ing scientists, and while their explana- takes place on blogs, internet forums and Day ancient literature and economic philoso- tions of the movements of the heavens Facebook. Someone could theoretically phy in the same breath. This image has fall short of our modern standards, they be engaged in all sorts of intellectual pur- remained static certainly found science to be within the suits without ever leaving their room or experience for a long time — Edward A. intellectual tradition. speaking a word. The world needs lead- as fitting in 1810 Larkin While science today is much more spe- ers and bold thinkers to convert ideas A few weeks ago my friend under- as 2010. The cialized and less understandable to the into the reality; people who are willing to went surgery that kept him tem- question thus aris- Scientific uninitiated, the exploratory spirit that is engage the world on the outside to affect porarily bedridden at St. Liam’s es as to whether it Notation present in the act of original research is change. Hall, the University Health Services is relevant in the as much an intellectual quest as ruminat- This task may be difficult from our gen- building. When I visited him at his 21st century. ing on the works of Milton or Chaucer. eration — translating our learning, our luxury pad on Jonathan Coravos, a student at Bowdoin Given such specialization of knowledge in debates, our ideas and our passions from the second floor Blair Chemidlin College, in his article “Defining Modern the modern world, the idea of intellectu- the cool liquid of the Internet into the (no sarcasm here Intellectualism,” refutes the charge that alism could benefit from being defined world at large. David Brooks of the New — the rooms are Graphics Bowdoin students lack intellectualism. more vertically than horizontally — York Times wrote a column a few months nice) I bragged Editor Interestingly, this claim has sometimes knowing a lot about a few things, rather ago lamenting the fact that while the to him about my been levied against Notre Dame students than a lot about a lot of things. The world among college students has impeccable as well. Initially, one might come up with amount of knowledge in the world makes become more meritocratic, there is a health record. It’s true — since the many reasons why Notre Dame students the latter almost impossible, whereas it greater feeling of institutionalization — day I was born, I haven’t been to a are viewed as lacking intellectual vigor. was completely attainable centuries ago. everyone wants to stay inside the neatly hospital or any emergency health Sports are a major part of the culture at Many students do research here at Notre defined lines rather than boldly venturing center on my own account. No bro- Notre Dame, and the football program is Dame. This is certainly a valid intellectual out. We are all great at getting A’s, but ken bones, stitches, surgeries or arguably the most visible aspect of the endeavor, while not traditionally con- when was the last time you saw a student serious illnesses. University at any given time. Also, the ceived as such. really grill a professor in class? I see this Apparently I spoke too soon fact that Notre Dame is a Catholic institu- As Coravos points out, our methods of as a symptom of our predicament - we because this past weekend I found tion may lead outsiders to assume that engaging the world have changed drasti- don’t lack ideas; we simply aren’t as con- myself just sick enough to warrant Notre Dame students lack the questioning cally in the last century. Learning used to fident showing them in a world where it an unforeseen trip to St. Liam’s spirit that often accompanies intellectual be a much more interpersonal endeavor is seemingly not necessary. Hall. Luckily for me (unluckily for curiosity. However, Bowdoin students — other people were often a fundamental College students today are intellectual them), my parents were in town for have also been charged as lacking intel- source of information. This isn’t neces- when viewed through a more appropriate the game, so I benefitted from their lectualism, so major sports and religious sary anymore — if you want to satiate modern prism (though few of us could care and concern. affiliation can’t be the whole story. Also, academic curiosities or learn for learn- meet the high bar Urbandictionary.com By 4:30 a.m. on Saturday morning the criticism is oftentimes levied within ing’s sake, you can easily do it on the sets for an intellectual: someone who has — game day — after being sick with the Notre Dame community itself. So, is Internet. Gone are the days of Socrates, found something more interesting in life a fever for several hours, my par- the problem (as Coravos argues) due to when men talked philosophy at dinner than sex and alcohol). However, the fact ents decided to take me to the the antiquated notion of intellectualism, parties. Even the physical act of going to that we are intellectual isn’t enough. We health center. or are modern students indeed intellectu- the library to research topics can be done need to translate this intellectualism into Off to the health center we went. ally lacking? easily in a dorm room with a computer productive outlets in the real world. The Once inside, the nurses treated me Intellectualism, in a broad sense, and a WiFi connection. It is quite possible changing nature of information gathering as if I was their own sick child. involves an embrace of learning and the that intellectuals haven’t become extinct; has made it much easier to maintain an They made me feel completely at life of the mind. This embrace is not sim- they’ve simply become invisible. This insulated intellectualism. The challenge home, putting me up in a comfort- ply cursory — it involves enjoying learn- silent intellectualism was enabled initially of our generation is maintaining the able room, caring for me and ing for learning’s sake, and actively seek- by the printing press, but it has rapidly dynamic and crusading spirit of previous encouraging me to ring them at any ing it out. A close analysis of the modern expanded with the onset of the Internet. great generations in order to espouse the time. age reveals that common notions of intel- The most efficient way of learning, ques- ideas of our time, despite the increasing Several hours later, I felt lectualism are indeed in need of major tioning and communicating is now an ease with which we can slip into the immensely better after some sleep. changes. First of all, our idea of an “intel- online experience. silence. My room was so quiet that it was lectual” is firmly rooted within the tradi- Thus, the problem appears to be with almost easy to forget how noisy the tion of the humanities. Centuries ago, the definition itself, rather than students Edward A. Larkin is a senior with a campus below me must have been when science was on much more unsta- being fundamentally uncurious. However, double major in Biological Sciences and as tens of thousands of fans gath- ble footing than it currently is, this defini- the idea that we are disengaged does Classical Civilization. He can be reached ered for the Utah game. tion was understandable. However, in the contain some truth — and it is a major at [email protected] While much of my senior class modern era, science is an exhilarating problem for our generation. Back in The views expressed in this column are was out enjoying kegs and eggs for area in which to focus one’s fundamental 2007, Tom Friedman labeled us those of the author and not breakfast, I was nibbling on Saltine curiosities about the way the world “Generation Q” — the quiet generation. necessarily those of The Observer. crackers and chasing them with tiny sips of Gatorade. It was impos- sible to be in a bad mood though, with such cheery nurses waiting on EDITORIAL CARTOON my every need. My new friends at the health cen- ter fixed me up so well that although I wasn’t able to partici- pate in any tailgating festivities, cheers at the game, or post-game rushing of the field, I was able to join my senior classmates at Finnies that night and enjoy a cele- bratory ginger ale. If you have never experienced a stay at the health center, I advise you to get sick right now, or at least pretend to be. Pull a Ferris Bueller and instead of romping around Chicago, enjoy a lazy day of room service in St. Liam’s in the company of some of the nicest people around. Okay, okay, I take it back. Stay healthy! But if you ever do feel really ill, don’t hesitate to visit St. Liam’s. As great as the health center is, you never know when you might miss out on something exciting. QUOTE OF THE DAY QUOTE OF THE DAY Like horses showing up, uninvited, to your tailgate and ushering you out of the parking lot, toward the stadium entrance. Submit a Letter “To be great is to be “Man invented language to satisfy misunderstood.” to the Editor at his deep need to complain.” The views expressed in the Inside Ralph Waldo Emerson Column are those of the author and Lily Tomlin not necessarily those of The U.S. poet www.ndsmcobserver.com U.S. actress Observer. Contact Blair Chemidlin at [email protected] The Observer Viewpoint Tuesday, November 16, 2010 page 7 Living up to the “Spirit of Inclusion” at ND

Acceptance comes from both the top addressing the issue and laying out the makes for not including “sexual orienta- University with respect to distinguishing down and at the individual level. To truly University’s reasoning for not adding “sex- tion” in the legal nondiscrimination clause on campus between sexual orientation create a spirit of inclusion at Notre Dame, ual orientation” to the nondiscrimination is that while the Church distinguishes and sexual activity. It would appear then, there are things that both students and clause: between sexual orientation and sexual that the University is in fact not changing the administration can do. The adminis- 1. “The church distinguishes between conduct, the rest of the American public the nondiscrimination clause for fear of tration must add homosexuality as an orientation and sexu- would not limit the language of “sexual what the outside community will think; “sexual orienta- Alex Coccia al activity between homosexual persons. orientation” to excluding sexual conduct. however, Lance Gallop said it well in his tion” to the nondis- The church teaches that homosexual ori- For this reason, the University cannot letter to The Observer, “There but for the crimination clause. entation in a person is neither sinful nor include the phrase because it could com- grace of God go I (Oct. 11)”: “[Gay mem- True, these are Shard of Glass evil. The call of the gospels is a call to promise their “ability to make decisions... bers of the community] need a University just words. But inclusiveness.” necessary to support Church teaching.” which is brave enough to say, ‘It doesn’t words send a pow- 2. “The Church also teaches that all First, along with adding sexual orientation matter if our donors or our trustees walk erful message. Certainly the University people, regardless of their sexual orienta- to the nondiscrimination clause, the away because we choose to accept you. If does not condone violence or harassment tion, are called to live chaste lives in University has the power to make clear we lose money and power and prestige towards gay, lesbian or transgendered accordance with their vocations ... Neither that it is distinguishing between sexual because of you, we do not care. We love students, but the lack of “sexual orienta- heterosexual union outside the permanent orientation and sexual conduct. If it is you more than this.’” tion” in the nondiscrimination clause bond of marriage nor homosexual union is thus distinguished in the University’s legal With the increase and prominence of seems inconsistent with these beliefs. morally acceptable.” statement, then it will be clear upon inter- teen suicides of people thought to be gay, Second, the University should begin a 3. “We deplore harassment of any kind pretation by the courts. Instead of protect- there has come an increased focus on bul- course selection on Queer Studies. Queer as antithetical to the nature of this com- ing its own ability to make decisions by lying based on sexual orientation. What Studies would enable the students of munity as a Christian community. Our dis- coupling its interpretation of sexual orien- happened at Rutgers University to Tyler Notre Dame to educate themselves further criminatory harassment policy specifically tation to the nondiscrimination statement, Clementi could happen to someone at the about the nature of homosexuality, would precludes harassment based on sexual the University fails to extend its protection University of Notre Dame. Rutgers was provide the administration a forum to orientation.” uniformly by excluding gay members of just about to implement workshops as a thoroughly teach the Church’s position on 4. “The University exists, however, with- the community. Notre Dame specifies that part of Project Civility, to teach students to homosexuality, and it would enable stu- in a social and cultural milieu that does a number of institutions do not include the be tolerant and accepting of others. Notre dents to decide for themselves their opin- not always accept gospel values as norma- phrase in their nondiscrimination clauses. Dame cannot stand idly and pretend that ion after being thoroughly taught about tive ... Within society at large, the phrase This is true, but many also have added it this could not happen at the University. the issue. Third, students can become “sexual orientation” sometimes becomes a since 1997. 22 of the 28 Jesuit Rutgers has the right idea. They already active in the CORE Council on campus. term that does not admit of distinction Universities in the United States include have “sexual orientation” in the nondis- Heterosexual students can become Allies, between sexual orientation and the man- sexual orientation in their nondiscrimina- crimination clause, and the planned standing up for the rights of their fellow ner in which people live out their sexual tion clauses. These schools include Project Civility is a great idea. Notre Dame students. orientation — a distinction that is critical Wheeling Jesuit, Loyola University of is behind in this respect. Adding “sexual This year, the students of Notre Dame to us as a Catholic institution.” Chicago, John Carroll, Fordham orientation” to the nondiscrimination have another opportunity to stand for the 5. “Institutional nondiscriminating University, Duquesne University and clause is the first step. dignity and respect due to all persons, clauses are highly stylized statements Boston College. After reading these In 1997, the U.S. Conference of Catholic including gays, lesbians, bisexuals and which are legally binding. Neither federal schools’ nondiscrimination clauses, and Bishops published the pastoral letter, transgendered students. This opportunity nor state law mandates that sexual orien- then turning one’s attention to Notre “Always our Children.” Addressed to par- is presented in fighting for “sexual orien- tation be included in nondiscrimination Dame’s, the omission of “sexual orienta- ents and pastors of homosexual children, tation” to be added to the nondiscrimina- clauses. Thus, like a number of other tion” is obvious. the letter read in part: “First, don’t break tion clause. When shirts were worn last institutions, our clause does not currently While the distinction between sexual off contact; don’t reject your child. … Your year saying, “Gay? Fine by me,” oppo- include sexual orientation.” orientation and sexual conduct is critical child may need you and the family now nents wore shirts saying, “Gay? Go to 6. “After considerable reflection, we to Notre Dame as a Catholic institution, more than ever. He or she is still the same Hell.” The University quickly responded have decided not to add sexual orientation the University, by not including sexual ori- person. This child, who has always been saying that it did not tolerate such a hor- to our legal nondiscrimination clause. To entation in the nondiscrimination clause, God’s gift to you, may now be the cause of rific remark. However, when it came time make the change requested would mean itself does not distinguish between the two another gift: your family becoming more for the petition for “sexual orientation” to that our decisions in this area would be phrases. Instead, it errs on the side of dis- honest, respectful, and supportive.” It is be included in the nondiscrimination measured by civil courts that may inter- crimination against members of the gay time the University of Notre Dame became clause, the University rejected it. One pret this change through the lens of the community because it fears that the rest more honest, respectful and supportive of wonders if these T-shirts would have been broader social milieu in which we live. of the American community will not dis- gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered made had the phrase already been includ- This, in turn, might jeopardize our ability tinguish. However, if the University advo- members of its family. ed. to make decisions that we believe neces- cates that all sexual activity must be The petition for “sexual orientation” to sary to support Church teaching. We wish abstained from until marriage, and Alex Coccia is a freshman. He can be be added to the nondiscrimination clause to continue to speak to this issue in the enforces this via parietals and educational contacted at [email protected] is nothing new. The Officers of the Catholic content that is normative for this programs on campus, then adding sexual The views expressed in this column are University issued a letter to the Notre community.” orientation to the nondiscrimination those of the author and not Dame community on Aug. 27, 1997, The main argument that the University clause will not be a problem for the necessarily those of The Observer.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR EDITORIAL CARTOON To that guy who resorts to snarky letters To that Guy who Resorts to Snarky Letters trollable, just as I doubt that I’ve impaired in The Observer, (“You know who you are” an otherwise pleasurable dining experience Nov. 16), rather than actually talking to a for hundreds of hungry students. Also, it girl: certainly does not take me five minutes to Why yes, I do know who I am. How astute fill a bowl with carrots. Hyperbole is unbe- of you to make that deduction. coming in an argument, so please forgive Mr. Kachadoorian, I am disappointed in me if I disregard your letter and proudly you. Have you really been in line behind me continue to choose my carrots as I please. I four times? Why did you not, at any previ- refuse to stand aside as a silent victim of ous time, speak up and say, “Excuse me, I your rude, thoughtless crime against a seem to lack the ability to go around you so harmless, friendly girl who simply doesn’t could you perhaps let me pass?” I would like puny carrots. have happily moved aside for you. Haste makes waste, take time to smell the Mr. Kachadoorian, it is your conduct that roses, you could always just go around me, is unacceptable. While others respect the etc. And please, Mr. Kachadoorian, if you dignity of students who dislike paper-thin truly didn’t want to resort to The Observer, carrot shavings and instead choose the you would have regarded common courtesy large ones, you literally stand there making and said something to me first rather than snide comments in your head and ignore making a spectacle of the situation. At five the fact that some of us would rather foot two, I’m hardly intimidating. choose exactly what we would like to eat In Notre Dame, rather than scoop piles of carrots into our That Carrot Girl, a.k.a. Kiely King bowls and throw away the ones that we find disagreeable. Shouldn’t we all do our Kiely King part to diminish the amount of waste the junior dining hall produces? off campus I sincerely doubt that your rage is uncon- Nov. 11 The Observer Scene page 8 Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Gender Relations

The early 20th century “Dome” The University of Notre Dame was estab- yearbooks are chock-full of abstract lished as an all-male institution in 1842. jokes, poems and caricatures, a nice Though women were admitted to the universi- departure from the current typical ty in 1972, the men of early Notre Dame headlines of “Academic Life, marked their territory on this campus. Their “Student Life” and “Sports.” One continuing legacy is reflected in the skewed spread in the 1909 yearbook features gender relations present on campus today. dueling “N.D. Boy” and “N.D. Girl” Maintaining single-sex dorms, parietals and poems. The male’s poem, seemingly numerous male-female stereotypes (i.e. the written from the perspective of a atrocious “ring by spring”), Notre Dame has woman, details the ND boy’s growing preserved archaic notions of gender as a clear- Marissa Frobes ego but then acknowledges submis- cut social construct. Looking at the history of sively “with all your faults, we honor women at Notre Dame unearths some of the you.” The ND girl is described as roots of Notre Dame’s unique view of gender. Scene Writer “petite and coy” and beautiful — we learn only of her physicality, and the men’s hatred for her hat.

Though Saint Mary’s College was founded in 1844, only two years after Notre Dame, those women were not necessarily hot commodities in the eyes of Notre Dame And then WWII hap- boys around mid-century. pened. The 1953 yearbook “The Dome” of 1938 recounts praises The Marriage tales of dances and balls on Institute’s work on campus campus where “lovely guests and introduces “Vetville,” arriv[ed] on every train… for which was a set of 39 housing those who waited too long, units for veterans and their dates from the lake.” SMC families. It was located just off students were a last resort. the east end of campus and was autonomous from the university, but the vets were an integral part of the social community at ND.

“The Dome” of 1972 may As the idea of co-education actually be a representation of began to loom at Notre Dame, “The the university’s reaction to the Dome” presented conflicting views of inclusion of women that the issue. One SMC student, cheer- occurred that year. It did not leader Terri Buck, was interviewed include the individual portraits for the 1971 yearbook and expressed of graduates as is customary for her support for the introduction of yearbooks, and obscure lyrics women to the university. She rather than any expository text believed it would promote an covers the pages — it seems as improved social environment where though women on campus were women were regarded as peers, not an issue too new to be just possible dates for the weekends. addressed. But a little later in the ‘70s, some progress was made. Pictures of a sign on South Dining Hall in 1973 states

“We’re Glad You’re Here,” as a welcome to the women. In the 1974 yearbook, a poem is included that express- es the woes of one student about “living on a cam- pus…/ where men and women/ often seem too con- scious/ of playing their roles / as male vs. female.” Discussion is often the best catalyst for change, so it was positive to at least have these issues recognized.

That brings us to today: when many current students’ mothers there is a community working toward those goals. went to Saint Mary’s and fathers went to Notre Dame, when you can Also, the Gender Relations Center is in its seventh year, and serves still see a handful of senior girls with rings on their finger after as a campus resource for discussion to promote “the human dignity spring break. of each person” regardless of gender or orientation. The standard The legacy of these norms has provoked some newer conflicts with definitions of the “N.D. Man” and the “N.D. Girl” are changing. sexuality on campus. AllianceND, a gay-straight alliance group on campus, petitioned for the inclusion of sexual orientation to the The views expressed in this column are those of the author and University’s non-discrimination clause last spring. The university has not necessarily those of The Observer. yet to officially recognize the club or edit the clause, but at least Contact Marissa Frobes at [email protected]

Black and white photos courtesy of “The Dome” 1909. 1938, 1971, 1972 and 1974 Color photo: Observer file photo The Observer Scene Wednesday, November 17, 2010 page 9

MySpace, and Twitter pages, new song Mike Dimkich (rhythm guitar). The Cult call (574)232-0222. Notre Dame and By CLAIRE STEPHENS “Embers” was released on on iTunes on comes to South Bend from Grand Saint Mary’s students who attend the Scene Writer Nov. 1, along with a free download of Rapids and will continue to Detroit and concert are able to stay for the “White.” Their newest album “Capsule Milwaukee for the rest of the weekend. Thursday night college night and will Club Fever hosts legendary British 2” is now available for purchase and The Black Ryder, hailing from Sydney, not have to pay a cover charge to rock band The Cult Thursday, with an includes new songs in addition to live Australia, is a much newer band, remain at the club after the concert is opening act by Australian alternative renditions of “White” and “Nirvana.” founded by Miss Aimee Nash and Scott over. band The Black Ryder. With influences and styles similar to von Ryper in 2007. Self-produced and The group’s origins can be traced to The Doors, Led Zeppelin and AC/DC, self-funded, the duo came together Ian Astbury’s band Southern Death the band’s music can be described as a after leaving Australian band The Cult, which was disbanded and combination of heavy metal revivalist, Morning After Girls. Their sound has Around the Bend changed to Death Cult, at which point pseudo-mysticism, post-punk goth rock, been described as psychedelic, guitarist Billy Duffy joined with Astbury What: The Cult featuring The Black hard rock or alternative. Some of their shoegaze, alternative and experimen- Ryder (the band’s songwriters), and in 1984 hits are “She Sells Sanctuary,” “Rain” tal. Since 2007 the duo has released a Where: Club Fever, 222 S. the band was changed to simply The and “Love Removal Machine.” The Cult video for “Sweet Come Down” from Michigan St., South Bend Cult. has been associated with bands such as their 2009 album “Buy the Ticket, Take When: Thursday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. Their discography spans from the Mötley Crüe, Aerosmith and Metallica. the Ride” with EMI Music Australia How much: $35 band’s creation in 1984 to today, Despite numerous break ups, hiatus- label and multiple compilations in 2007 Learn more: Call (574) 234-5200 including albums like “Dreamtime,” es, members quitting or being fired and and 2008. or visit clubfever.biz “Love,” “Electric,” “Sonic Temple,” a long list of former members, The Cult The doors for the concert open at 6 “Ceremony,” and “The Cult.” They are returns to touring with Ian Astbury p.m. and the concert starts at 7 p.m. To currently signed with New Wilderness. (vocals), Billy Duffy (guitar), Chris Wyse make a reservation for dinner before Contact Claire Stephens at According to The Cult’s Facebook, (bass), John Tempesta (drums) and the show at the Backstage Grill, [email protected]

a rockabilly flavor that suited the song lar. Throughout the night, Strum’s violin “R.O.C.K. in the USA” which was a great By ROSS FINNEY very well and really primed the audi- added rich texture to the arrangements, closer. A cheerful ending note, the song Scene Writer ence. After that he broke into the new and gave the whole performance a very sounded fresh, and Mellencamp even song, “Nobody Cares About Me,” which likable rootsy feel. pulled a woman from the audience to In more than 30 years in the music was upbeat and amusing. “Jack and Diane” may have been the dance with him, which was as hilarious business, John Mellencamp has learned Later in the set, he covered Son most controversial of the songs to which as it was simply awesome on his part. how to work a crowd. With plenty of House’s blues song “Death Letter” to he gave new arrangement. Giving it a Among his many asides, he gave some charm, and more than a couple good which Mellencamp’s voice was surpris- laid back country two-step, Mellencamp advice to the younger folks out there, jokes, the native Hoosier had the ingly suited. Guitarist Andy York provid- changed the tune from an Americana saying that when he was young he packed audience in the palm of his ed slide guitar, which was amazingly anthem to more thoughtful folksy remi- thought he knew a lot. But, he’s also hand Saturday at his excellent perform- dark and moody. The song highlighted niscence on life. Audience reception lived a great a deal since then, and that ance at the Morris Performing Arts Mellencamp’s great talent for channel- was lukewarm, though many still sang he might have picked up some knowl- Center. ing the more traditional styles of music along as though the tune were its rock- edge along the way, and that made him There was plenty of love for Indiana’s that have so heavily influenced his last ing former self. dangerous. He humorously warned that biggest rock ‘n’ roll star, and the Morris, two albums. Immediately following “Jack and there’s “nothing worse than a danger- which can seem a little stuffy, didn’t sti- Mellencamp told the audience about Diane” was a solo acoustic version of ous old man.” If a dangerous old man fle the enthusiasm or the fun. More his interaction with a fan right before the classic “Small Town,” which was can continue to put on shows like his, than a few moms rocked out, many the show, when the fan asked him if he fantastic. Not significantly different in there might be nothing better. right in front the stage, dancing and was playing the old favorites. To that arrangement, but just stripped down, having a fantastic time. The booze was Mellencamp jokingly said he tried to the song got at right to the core of South flowing, everyone clapped and sang look ahead most of the time, but he just Bend’s appreciation for Mellencamp. It John Mellencamp along when they could, and one man might make a promise to play one or was simple, bold and passionately sung, even ran through the aisles with a John two songs. He then went into an a cap- both by Mellencamp and the audience. November 13 at the Morris Mellencamp flag. pella solo version of the favorite His full rock band closed out the Performing Arts Center The show began with his band playing “Cherry Bomb,” to which the audience night, performing many of the old mostly acoustic instruments, and knew every word. favorites. He managed to slip in a cou- Mellencamp did a run-through of songs The mostly solo acoustic set followed, ple new tracks, but the audience was largely culled from his most recent the highlight of which may have been really there to hear the songs they’ve albums “No Better than This” and his great song “Jackie Brown.” He was loved for years. “Pink Houses” was as 2008’s “Life, Death, Love and joined by violinist Miriam Strum, whose rocking as ever and its lyrics about the Freedom.” playing added a new depth and striking- failure of the American Dream are as He started out with his classic, “The ly sad quality to what is already a pertinent as ever. Contact Ross Finney at Authority Song,” which he gave a bit of rather bleak song, and it was spectacu- The last song of the night was tfi[email protected]

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MLB Uggla traded to Braves for Infante, Dunn

third baseman Chipper Jones can the talks said, speaking on condition Associated Press return next year from surgery to of anonymity because those details ORLANDO, Fla. — Power-hitting repair a torn ligament in his left were not announced. The person second baseman Dan Uggla was knee. Jones turns 39 in April. said Uggla countered with a $71 dealt from the Florida Marlins to Wren said Uggla will play second. million, five-year proposal. the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday for “Martin plays left field as his pri- In recent weeks, the Marlins infielder Omar Infante and left-han- mary position in winter ball, though increased their offer to $48 million der Mike Dunn in the first trade of he’s not playing this year,” Wren over four years, and Uggla the general managers’ meetings. said. “So we have some flexibility remained with his initial proposal. A two-time All-Star, Uggla hit depending on how Chipper Bross declined comment on those .287 with 33 homers and 105 RBIs responds.” figures. He said he would be willing last season and had been discussing Marlins president of baseball to discuss a multiyear deal with the a possible contract extension with operations Larry Beinfest said the Braves but called it a step-by-step Florida. He made $7.8 million this trade followed the failed contract process and said he will wait to year, is eligible for salary arbitration talks. Uggla was taken from hear from Atlanta. and can become a free agent after Arizona in the 2005 winter meeting Infante was a first-time All-Star the 2011 World Series. draft when he was left unprotected. who hit a career-high .321 with “We’re satisfied he’s here for one “The deal just didn’t work out. eight homers and 47 RBIs. Dunn year,” Braves general manager We just made the decision,” was 2-0 with a 1.89 ERA in 25 Frank Wren said. “He’s a kind of Beinfest said. “Dan is a great guy. games in his rookie season. guy we’d like to make long-term.” He understands. He’s a great story “There could be a little downturn The trade reunites Uggla with in a lot of ways from where he in the power,” Beinfest said, “but it’s former Marlins manager Fredi came from five years ago to where a different look now for the Marlins AP Gonzalez, hired by the Braves to he is today.” to get the high average, high on- Former Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla hit .287 with succeed Bobby Cox following the Terry Bross, Uggla’s agent, said base guy and then hopefully the 33 home runs and 105 RBIs last season with Florida. longtime Atlanta manager’s retire- the player was in Mexico on a Nike guys in the middle, Hanley ment. tour and not available to discuss the (Ramirez) and (Mike) Stanton can happenstance, we happened to be Buck’s negotiations were dis- Florida is close to replacing some trade. drive those guys in.” sitting beside each other. We didn’t closed by a second person, who of the lost power with free-agent “He loved Florida and wanted to While the teams had been in dis- have assigned seats as we normally spoke on condition of anonymity catcher John Buck, who is nearing remain a Marlin. I’m sure he’s sad- cussions for awhile, it came togeth- do. We started talking and it pro- because the deal was not yet final. agreement on an $18 million, dened by not being a Marlin any- er when the GMs gathered for their gressed by late in the morning we The person said the sides were three-year contract. more. But he’ll be exited to be a annual get-together. were exchanging names and were working to wrap it up. Martin Prado split time between Brave.” “I think we exchanged some in basic agreement what the deal Buck was a first-time All-Star this second and third this year for the Florida offered Uggla a $24 mil- names 10 days ago or 12 days ago,” would be. It was just going ahead year, when he hit .281 with 20 Braves, and the trade could be a lion, three-year extension during Wren said. “As we got into our and getting some additional infor- homers and 66 RBIs for the Toronto sign Atlanta is unsure whether the summer, a person familiar with meetings today, I think it was just by mation.” Blue Jays.

NFL Vick’s MVP-like resurgance sparks soaring Eagles

threw for 333 yards and four downright spectacular, even vote for Michael Vick or try to December, is a hot item nowa- Associated Press touchdowns, and ran for 80 more so than when he was a get a bid for him because the days. PHILADELPHIA — Michael yards and two scores in superstar with the Atlanta way he was looking out there, “He’s my favorite player,” said Vick had just scored after Philadelphia’s 59-28 victory. Falcons. he was looking awesome,” Ashley Walton, one of many fans another dazzling run against So much for everyone who “I feel like I’m playing the best Redskins defensive tackle Albert wearing a Vick jersey at a sports the Redskins when Eagles fans protested his arrival in football only because of the Haynesworth said. bar in South Philadelphia. “I at a local sports bar began Philadelphia and threatened to coaches that I have, the guys Some would argue that if know what he did was wrong chanting: “M-V-P! M-V-P! M-V- boycott games. I’m playing with. The offensive Redskins quarterback Donovan and it’s something some people P!” “I thought what he did was line is playing great,” Vick said. McNabb can get a $78 million, will never forgive him for, but It was a far cry from what disgusting, but the guy paid his “I have a great group of guys five-year deal from the he went to jail and he did his Vick was being called a few dues and deserves a second around me. Just as I’m doing a Redskins, the 30-year-old Vick time. People can’t judge him for years ago. chance,” said Shaun Young, an great job, those guys are doing a certainly should be worth more one mistake forever. Everyone Once one of the NFL’s biggest 18-year season ticket holder great job as well.” right now. He’s younger and makes mistakes.” and highest paid stars, his who was inducted into the Pro Fickle fans who were out- arguably playing better than Indeed, Vick has made the career was in ruins and his life Football Ultimate Fan raged when the Eagles signed McNabb did when he led the Eagles (6-3) an instant con- in shambles. He was broke, Association’s Hall of Fame last him to a two-year deal are now Eagles to the Super Bowl in tender in a season in what was reviled and relegated to being a year in Canton, Ohio. demanding the team give him a 2004. McNabb was traded by to be a rebuilding season. situational No. 3 quarterback “He’s playing incredible. I new contract. Vick, who filed for the Eagles to Washington in They’re 4-0 in games that he’s after serving 18 months in fed- respect people’s opinions that Chapter 11 bankruptcy protec- April and the rest, well, is histo- started and finished, and are eral prison for running a dog- don’t like him, but isn’t this tion in July 2008, could be a top ry. tied with the New York Giants fighting ring. world based on second free agent on the market next “I could have never envisioned for first place in the NFC East. Now he’s on top again, playing chances?” year if Philadelphia lets him get this,” Vick said. “Signing here, I Check out his numbers, maybe better than ever, and just Since signing with the Eagles that far. Teams who weren’t didn’t even think I’d be starting despite missing three games in time to become perhaps the in August 2009, he’s been a willing to trade a high draft pick as the quarterback this year. So, with a rib injury: He has passed biggest free agent on the market model citizen off the field, work- for him when the Eagles made all of this is paramount for me, for 1,350 yards and 11 TDs and next year. ing with the Humane Society of him available last offseason just but at the same time it’s some- rushed for 341 yards and four Vick may have had the best the United States and speaking may be lining up to throw what surprising.” TDs. He hasn’t thrown an inter- all-around game by a quarter- to school and community groups money at him. Hard to believe that Vick’s No. ception or lost a fumble and his back in NFL history Monday about the cruelty of dogfighting. “The other 31 teams out there 7 jersey, which was being sold passer rating of 115.1 leads the night against Washington. He On the field, Vick has been need to save their money and at clearance prices last NFL.

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NBA Beasley settles into role with Timberwolves

ed the 21-year-old with respon- For a player who was labeled Associated Press sibilities, asking him to play two irresponsible in his first two MINNEAPOLIS — It’s taken a positions, be aggressive but not seasons in Miami, Beasley is few weeks for Michael Beasley TOO aggressive and take over embracing his role as the go-to to find his way in the Minnesota when the time is right. guy in his first season in Timberwolves offense. The message appears to be Minnesota. He scored a career- Coach Kurt Rambis has flood- getting through. high 42 points in a win over the Kings last week, followed that up with 35 in a win over the Knicks and is averaging 32.5 points over the last four games. Beasley’s scoring binge has helped the Wolves go 2-2, show- ing a feistiness that wasn’t there early in the season — or for the last five years, really. Beasley welcomed a baby boy into his family on the same day he hung 42 on the Kings and is quickly settling into his new surroundings after two so-so seasons to start his career. “I feel at home,” Beasley said. “I definitely feel at home, on the court and off.” The precocious personality and free-wheeling spirit never really felt comfortable on South AP Beach after the Heat made him Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley has averaged 32.5 points the No. 2 overall pick in 2008. per game over the last four games. Minnesota is 2-2 on the stretch. He never got into the flow of the offense playing with Dwyane said. “He has a lot of fun play- Starting at small forward Wade and ran into problems off ing. He loves the game of bas- rather than his normal power the court as well. ketball. We certainly enjoy his forward, Beasley is shooting 55 The Heat sent him to enthusiasm.” percent from the field and 58 Minnesota in a salary dump to And his game isn’t too shabby, percent (7 for 12) from 3-point create room for LeBron James either. It’s been a long time range during his surge, and is and Chris Bosh this summer. since the long-suffering gradually picking up all the Rather than feel sorry for him- Timberwolves have had a player things that Rambis wants him to self in basketball’s version of with the kind of offensive versa- do — on both ends of the court. Siberia, Beasley has shown tility that the 6-foot-9 Beasley “It’s the hardest (basketball) signs of blossoming into the has at his disposal. He can get thing I’ve ever done in my life,” kind of player everyone thought to the rim, knock down the 3 Beasley said. “I’m playing the he could be when he was draft- and create his own shot, a reve- three and the four on offense ed. lation for a team that has had to and defense. I’m banging with It’s still very early in his first work so hard for offense in the big guys. I’m chasing the lit- season with the Timberwolves, recent seasons. tle guys. It’s just focus. ... It’s all but teammates, coaches and “His talent is through the mental. Coach tells me before fans are liking what they see so roof,” shooting guard Wayne every possession. Every time he far. Ellington said. “He’s just a gives me a new job he tells me “He’s very outgoing,” Rambis baller man. Flat out.” and I lock in and do it.”

NCAA FOOTBALL Paterno sticks with McGloin for Saturday

chances for a third consecutive Associated Press New Year’s Day bowl game. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — But the outlook looks dramat- College football’s elder states- ically different from a week man has one of his youngest ago, when Penn State was rid- teams in ages. ing a three-game winning Joe Paterno’s roster at Penn streak and an emotional, come- State includes nearly five dozen from-behind win over freshmen and sophomores, and Northwestern to snag Paterno’s just eight senior starters — one 400th career victory. of the factors JoePa cited for Paterno is sticking with Matt the second-half collapse last McGloin as the starting quar- week in a 24-point loss at No. 8 terback after the redshirt soph- Ohio State. omore threw two interceptions Chances for a conference title returned for touchdowns by the disappeared weeks ago, though Buckeyes in the second half last it doesn’t mean that Paterno is week. McGloin did toss two ready to use the last two regu- first-half touchdown passes lar-season games of 2010 as a before the team got overrun at warm-up for his younger play- the Horseshoe after halftime. ers for 2011. Ohio State counterpart “No, I don’t think that’s fair to Terrelle Pryor led a romp over the kids ... who will be leaving a defense that played most of us. And you know, they have the second half without per- worked hard. They are entitled haps its best player in line- to have the best season they backer Michael Mauti (right possibly can have,” the 83- shoulder). year-old Paterno said Tuesday. It added up to the Nittany “We are worrying about this Lions’ fourth loss this season by year game-by-game. We’ll 20 or more points. worry about next year as soon “You are bound to have those as this season’s over.” days when ... you can’t make At 6-4 (3-3 BigTen), victories something happen for yourself, Saturday against Indiana in and anything adverse that hap- Landover, Md., and on pens, is probably a little bit Thanksgiving weekend at home more dramatic than it would be vs. No. 11 Michigan State would when you get all of the kids,” solidify the Nittany Lions’ Paterno said. page 12 The Observer N SPORTS Wednesday, November 17, 2010

MLB Halladay wins Cy Young

AP Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay throws a pitch during the first inning of his perfect game against the Marlins in May. Halladay unanimously won the National League Cy Young Award Tuesday.

2.27 ERA, led the AL in innings Associated Press and was second in strikeouts. NEW YORK — Roy Halladay His Seattle Mariners had the arrived in Philadelphia to a worst record in the league and standing ovation, a $60 million were either shut out or held to contract extension and the one run in 10 of his 34 starts. billing as baseball’s top ace. CC Sabathia of the Yankees That was before he threw a sin- went 21-7 with a 3.18 ERA and gle pitch. Tampa Bay’s David Price was Doc delivered, and then 19-6 with a 2.72 ERA. some. “Obviously, Felix’s numbers Halladay added another vic- are very, very impressive,” tory to an almost perfect season Halladay said. “Ultimately, you Tuesday, unanimously winning look at how guys are able to the NL Cy Young Award and win games. Sometimes, you becoming the fifth pitcher to find a way to win games.” earn the honor in both leagues. Acquired from Toronto last “It’s by far the most fun I’ve December, Halladay quickly ever had playing this game,” he adjusted to a new league and said on a conference call from added to the 2003 AL Cy Young Mexico, where he was golfing he won with the Blue Jays. with Phillies teammate Mike Halladay threw a perfect S w e e n e y , game at Cardinals star Florida on Chris Carpenter May 29, then and pitcher Chris “To be able to do it tossed a no- Young. hitter against “It was every- again after so long Cincinnati in thing I hoped it means a lot to me.” his postsea- would be,” son debut. Halladay said. Roy Halladay Voting for In the Year of the award the Pitcher, he Phillies pitcher ended after became the only the regular one ever to throw season. Three a perfect game and no-hitter in days later, Halladay completely the same season. overmatched the Reds, the top- Halladay was an easy choice hitting team in the NL, in their after going 21-10 with a 2.44 playoff opener. ERA and 219 strikeouts. He led Halladay split a pair of the league in wins and topped matchups with Lincecum in the the majors in innings (250 2-3), NL championship series. The shutouts (4) and complete Giants won in six games, blunt- games (9). ing the Phillies’ bid to reach the Halladay received all 32 first- World Series for the third place votes in balloting by the straight year. Baseball Writers’ Association of “We fell short,” he said. “That America. part is definitely tough.” Adam Wainwright of St. Louis Halladay’s seven-year gap was second and Ubaldo between Cy Youngs ties the Jimenez of Colorado was third. longest in history, matching San Francisco ace Tim Tom Glavine. Lincecum, who won the past “To be able to do it again two NL Cy Youngs, finished after so long,” he said, “means 11th. a lot to me.” “It’s surprising,” Halladay Halladay joined Roger said. “There could have been a Clemens, Randy Johnson, Pedro lot of cases made, strong Martinez and Gaylord Perry as cases.” pitchers to earn the award in This year’s AL Cy Young both leagues. Award winner will be He credited catcher Carlos announced Thursday. It could Ruiz, pitcher Jamie Moyer, Please recycle The Observer. be a much more complicated pitching coach Rich Dubee and race. others for making his transition Felix Hernandez went 13-12, to the Phillies and the NL a but topped the majors with a smooth one. Wednesday, November 17, 2010 The Observer N SPORTS page 13

SMC BASKETBALL NHL Belles dominate Canadiens shut out Philadelphia Montreal’s second power-play Cammalleri scored 9:36 into Associated Press goal 6:24 into the third. the first during a lengthy two- in opening win MONTREAL — Carey Price Sergei Bobrovsky made 25 man advantage. Flyers defense- made 41 saves for his third saves for Philadelphia, which man Chris Pronger was sent off shutout, Brian Gionta had a lost in regulation for the first for clearing a puck into the second half of where the goal and two assists, and the time in three weeks. The crowd at 8:39, 23 seconds after By JOE WIRTH Belles put the game out of Montreal Canadiens extended Flyers, who beat Ottawa 5-1 on Matt Carle was called for slash- Sports Writer reach. They held the their winning streak to four Monday, had gone 9-0-1 since a ing. Thunder to just 12 points in with a 3-0 victory over the 2-1 loss in Columbus on Oct. Plekanec scored in the second Saint Mary’s made an the second half and Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday 25. period to put the Canadiens up emphatic statement in their outscored Wheaton by 27 in night. It was the first meeting of the 2-0 moments after Philadelphia opening game with a 72-36 the final 20 minutes. Price stopped 13 shots in the two Eastern Conference final- had two straight power plays, victory against Wheaton The Thunder (0-1) were first and 20 more in the second ists since Philadelphia’s series including a two-man advantage College. led by junior Elisabeth on his way to his seventh win last spring. for 30 seconds. The Belles (1-0) were led Potts, who had 13 points career shutout, his second in Montreal defenseman Andrei The Montreal center took by junior forward Kelley and eight rebounds in 25 four games. He stopped 34 Markov was out of the lineup Gionta’s pass and stopped in Murphy, who led the team minutes of action, and sen- shots one week earlier in a 2-0 because of a right knee injury the right faceoff circle before with 21 points on 8-11 ior Annie Bowen, who win over Vancouver which he suffered late in Saturday surprising Bobrovsky with a shooting from the field and recorded a double-double began Montreal’s current night’s 7-2 win over Carolina shot under his right pad while notched 18 rebounds to earn with 10 points and 11 streak. after colliding with Hurricanes Canadiens forward Travis Moen the double-double. rebounds. Gionta assisted on Michael captain Eric Staal. drove the left side. The Belles defense stifled The Belles will next be in Cammalleri’s goal during a The Canadiens said prior to Canadiens center Jeff the Thunder all day, holding action Friday against two-man advantage midway the game that Markov, who Halpern had to be helped off Wheaton to 24 percent Aurora College at the North through the first period. The missed the first 10 games the ice after he was hit by shooting from the field, and Central College holiday tour- Canadiens’ captain got his sec- recovering from surgery on the Philadelphia’s Darroll Powe in four players had at least nament in Naperville, Ill. ond assist on Tomas Plekanec’s same knee, will be sidelined the corner 27 seconds into the three steals. goal 13:48 into the second. indefinitely. There was no third. Powe appeared to get his Saint Mary’s led 33-24 at Contact Joe Wirth at Gionta scored for the third update on the nature of his elbow up on Halpern’s head, halftime, but it was in the [email protected] game in a row when he added injury. though no penalty was called on the play. Halpern’s helmet came off after his head struck the boards and the back of his head struck the ice when he fell. Powe fought with Montreal’s Maxim Lapierre at 2:06. Gionta got his third point at 6:24 when his backhand toward the net got past Bobrovsky for his fourth goal in five games.

Nash continued from page 16

especially hot hand from deep, hitting nine of his 15 three-point attempts. Both Abromaitis and Nash are also averaging double digits for the Irish — a scor- ing diversity that Brey fore- saw. “We will be a little more diverse [in scoring], with guys being able to make plays,” he said. “Certainly Ben [Hansbrough] and [Tim Abromaitis] are the most confident to make plays, especially during our early non-league slate. They have been in the battles a little longer.” Notre Dame faces Chicago State tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Purcell Pavilion. Contact Douglas Farmer at [email protected] Hurley continued from page 16

Hurley finished 61st out of 136 competitors. At the event, it was announced that Hurley won the 2009-10 World Cup Trophy as the best junior epee competitor. According to Bednarski, Hurley can use the interna- tional competition as motiva- tion to be in a continual process of improvement. “The whole world is chal- lenging her,” Bednarski said. Hurley’s sister Kelly was a fencer at Notre Dame as well and also competed in the World Championships.

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but Brown isn’t letting that get ence season, the Bearcats were But Brown isn’t allowing her everything was about the her team down. unanimously selected as the team to worry about the past. team. Brown “One of the things that’s fun favorite in the Big East presea- Instead, she’s working to keep “Our main focus is on the continued from page 16 about it is that we’ve played son coaches’ poll. Louisville, them focused on being ready to team and whatever we can each of these the defend- play three difficult matches in do,” Brown said. “All through ule. teams before, so to ing tourna- a matter of three days against out the season and it was real- “Our goal was to win the reg- have the opportu- ment cham- some of the Big East’s best ly noticeable this last weekend, ular season and we weren’t nity to see them pion, was competitors. how the team was really united able to do that, so we have again and to be “It’s a matter of being picked sec- “The challenge is the tourna- and everybody was really self- another opportunity here this able to make the ond, and ment, always, that you play, if less and really happy for their weekend to win the tourna- adjustments and to sharp for three Notre Dame you win the championship, you teammates, whenever their ment, which would be awe- be able to look at matches in a row.” followed in play three matches back-to- teammates would do some- some to have a Big East cham- the little things, third. The back and its always good com- thing well. pionship this year,” Brown what we didn’t do Debbie Brown Irish have petition,” Brown said. “It’s a “I want to definitely impli- said. well against them s t r u g g l e d matter of being sharp for three cate that as we go into the Once again, the Big East fea- the time before, Irish coach w i t h matches in a row.” tournament. It’s definitely a tures a number of powerhouse makes it a fun and Louisville in Notre Dame doesn’t have to team time, it’s something squads, with Cincinnati, challenging situa- the Big East look far for the key to its suc- where everybody’s really Louisville, Marquette and tion,” Brown said. c h a m p i - cess and playing on top of its focused on doing what they Villanova taking the top four Of the four teams o n s h i p game. The Irish found that key can to make the team better,” seeds. Each of these squads ahead of the Irish, only before, falling to the Cardinals much earlier this season, and Brown continued. defeated the Irish this season Cincinnati registered a 3-0 in the title game in both 2008 were reminded of it this past and threatens to take them sweep. and 2009 after defeating them weekend as they swept both Contact Meaghan Veselik at down once again this weekend, At the opening of the confer- in the regular season. Rutgers and Seton Hall when [email protected]

PAT COVENEY/The Observer Junior midfielder Chris Sutton contests the ball against Marquette in a Big East conference tournament quarterfinal on Nov. 6. The Irish received the No. 9 overall seed in the NCAA tournament Monday.

Bruins and Cardinals haven’t been positive, this is a different Louisville Irish team than the one that took continued from page 16 the field in the early stages of the season. Senior forward Steven Committee on the same side of Perry and junior midfielder the bracket as No. 1 overall Brendan King have been sensa- Louisville. For Notre Dame, this tional in the second half of the means the road to the College Cup season, with Perry seemingly runs through their old Kentucky scoring in every match. Notre foes. Dame has been scoring goals Several things bode well for against better defenses than the Clark’s squad with their seeding ones they struggled to score and their draw. They will be play- against early in the season. If ing familiar foes nearly all the there is one trend that the team way through. In their opening can ride through the postseason, game, the Irish will it is the fact play the winner of that their main a Wednesday night striker — Perry tilt between Several things bode — is scoring Dartmouth and well for Clark’s squad goals. Soccer Monmouth. Clark coaches have a should have no with their seeding and lot to smile trouble game plan- their draw. They will about when ning for a be playing familiar that happens. Dartmouth squad The teams that he knows well, foes nearly all the way who win cham- as he coached at through. pionships are the school from not always the 1985 to 1993 and best overall led the Big Green teams, but the to the NCAA quar- teams that are terfinals twice. playing the Clark’s oldest son Tommy also best going into the postseason. graduated from and played soccer Clark’s squad is playing well at the for the Ivy League school. Waiting right time, and if fate smiles on for the Irish in the next round, if them, they will get the chance to top seeds hold, would be UCLA, take on the team that has tor- who handed the Irish a 1-0 defeat mented them throughout the reg- in Notre Dame’s season opener. ular season and beat them when The next logical opponent would it really counts. be Louisville, provided the Isn’t that really all they can ask Cardinals are able to knock off for? lower seeds in their first two games. On the whole, it’s clear The views expressed in this col- that there is no lack of familiarity umn are those of the author and for the Irish on their side of the not necessarily those of The bracket. Observer. While the results against the Contact Chris Allen at Wednesday, November 17, 2010 The Observer N TODAY page 15

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By MEAGHAN VESELIK familiar Sports Writer

Evidently, baseball bats aren’t Notre Dame will head to the only high-quality product to Pittsburgh this weekend to come out of Louisville. The compete for their 10th Big Louisville men’s soccer team is East title. pretty good too, a fact the Irish Unlike last season, when the and head Irish (17-11, 10-4 Big East) coach Bobby went into the tournament at Clark know all the top of the conference, this too well. year’s squad has a lot more to Notre Dame work for. has lost twice “[The tournament is] huge to the top- because of two reasons, but ranked the primary [reason] is that it Cardinals on gives the winner of the tourna- the season, Chris Allen ment an automatic bid to the falling 2-0 on NCAA Tournament, and for us the road in this year, that is huge,” Irish Louisville in Sports Writer coach Debbie Brown said. October, and “And obviously, anytime you dropping a can go to a tournament and heartbreaking 1-0 decision in the win, and win a championship Big East semifinals in New Jersey that would be obviously, the Friday. second part of it and certainly After Friday’s loss, Clark our goal.” expressed his hope that the Irish Notre Dame was not able to might get another shot against win one of its earlier goals for Louisville in the NCAA this season, a goal it achieved Tournament. He may get his wish. flawlessly last season with an The Irish were seeded No. 9 undefeated conference sched- TOM LA/The Observer overall by the NCAA Selection Freshman setter Sammie Brown sets up teammate Kellie Sciacca for a kill against Northern Iowa see BROWN/page 14 Oct. 7. The Irish will begin the Big East tournament against Pittsburgh this weekend. see LOUISVILLE/page 14

FENCING MEN’S BASKETBALL Hurley sets sights on Irish to host Chicago State national excellence

Sophomore grows after 50-5 freshman season

starting to learn. You have to By MATT ROBISON be a very smart and very self- Sports Writer controlled person to know what needs to be done to win When sophomore Courtney the tournament.” Hurley came to Notre Dame, Bednarski noted the many she was an enthusiastic challenges that come with young fencer looking to find being a student athlete while her way in the sport. Slightly training to keep up with the more than a year later, she is rapidly developing sport of an internationally competi- fencing. tive athlete with her sights “She needs to follow up set on becoming one of the with the technical nuances best in the world. that her opponents are bring- Irish coach Janusz ing from the work with their Bednarski has watched her coaches,” Bednarski said. develop over the last year “It’s time-consuming, but she and a half, and has noticed has to find the time for this. marked improvements in It’s not easy with studies, but both her tactical approach that’s how she has to and maturity as a fencer. improve.” “She’s getting more and Even as a young competitor, BRIAN VOGT/The Observer more mature,” Bednarski Hurley has accomplished a Senior guard Ben Hansbrough chases down a loose ball against Georgia Southern on Nov. 12. The said. “She’s controlling her great deal in the sport. At Irish will host Chicago State Wednesday after starting the season 2-0. performance the whole day one point, she was ranked as and it helps her.” the No. 2 junior fencer in the By DOUGLAS FARMER 1), while it ends a six-day “We have five guys that are Because fencing competi- world. As a freshman last Sports Edu stretch for Notre Dame filled technically seniors that have tions can last up to six or season, she went 50-5 in the with three games. Friday been around so it is a great seven hours, Hurley must be regular season on her way to night the Irish topped Georgia group to build and grow able to sustain her perform- first-team All-American hon- Two games into the season, Southern 98-61 to open the with,” Brey said of the team’s ance throughout the day by ors in the NCAA Notre Dame has outscored its season, and defeated Liberty elder statesmen before the relaxing between bouts, not Championships. She fell in opposition by a combined 58 72-51 Sunday. season began. “Trying to stay expending too much energy the semifinals of the national points. In their third game of In both games, Notre Dame old with the guys that are on in celebration of a victory, tournament a year ago, but the season, the Irish (2-0) started five seniors – guards the floor as much as possible and saving energy on weaker she should compete for a title face a Chicago State team Ben Hansbrough and Scott is really important to us.” opponents. this season. that was outscored by 34 Martin and forwards Tim Of those five, Hansbrough “Winning the bout is not the This year at the FIE World points against DePaul Sunday. Abromaitis, Carleton Scott leads the team in scoring with primary goal,” Bednarski Championships in Paris, Tonight’s match-up will be and Tyrone Nash. Four of the 20 points against Georgia said. “The primary goal is to the second in a month-long five – excluding Martin – are win the competition. She’s see HURLEY/page 17 road trip for the Cougars (1- team captains. see NASH/page 13