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By JOHN CAMERON to a lesser degree in sciences, the job market and misplaced College of Arts and Letters are “People think if they major News Writer and the sharp increase in busi- concerns about the suitability not able to add a supplemen- in English, for example, they ness,” McGreevy said. “It’s re- of a liberal arts major com- tary major in business, he said. won’t find a good job, but our The College of Arts and Let- ally [the Mendoza College of] pared to the necessity of a busi- McGreevy said the perceived English majors get all types ters at Notre Dame has seen Business where the growth is.” ness degree. limitations on an Arts and Let- of different jobs,” he said. “If the greatest decline in enroll- In 2008, 35 percent of stu- “It’s as complex as the eco- ters graduate are unfounded you want to go to professional ment over the past few years as dents declared a major in Arts nomic crisis and job anxiety, as worried students are misled or graduate school, we have students choose to pursue busi- and Letters at the end of their Mendoza’s No. 1 ranking and into pursuing majors deemed a lot of people doing that. For ness over the liberal arts, Dean first year, while 29 percent the structural issue where stu- more practical. students looking into full-time of the College John McGreevy chose to enter Mendoza. By dents from business can double “The data on Arts and Let- service, we have a lot of stu- said. 2010, the portion of students major in Arts and Letters but ters students getting jobs is dents doing that. Or those go- While the decline has been choosing liberal arts majors not the other way around,” he really encouraging,” he said. ing into the paid labor force, we gradual, McGreevy said the had declined to 27 percent, and said. “Unemployment isn’t any dif- have a lot of students doing that trend is concerning. the fraction electing business Students who enroll in the ferent between students in Arts too.” “Last year’s enrollment was had risen to 34 percent, ac- Mendoza College of Business and Letters and business.” McGreevy said he hoped not that different [from this cording to a First Year of Stud- have the option of adding a sec- McGreevy dismissed the no- more students caught up in the year’s], but we are worried ies report. ond major in the College of Arts tion that business majors have trend toward business-ori about the decline in enroll- McGreevy attributed the and Letters, while students more professional flexibility ment in Arts and Letters, and trend to students’ fears about whose primary major is in the than Arts and Letters students. see COLLEGE/page 5 Memoir tells story of a leader’s life SMC hosts

By AMANDA GRAY activities News Writer

With a lifetime of stories, Uni- versity President Emeritus Fr. night Edward “Monk” Malloy said he had an obligation to write them down. By MADELINE MILES “Anyone in a leadership posi- News Writer tion has an obligation to leave some account of his or her lead- Hundreds of students ership,” he said. crowded Library Green The second volume of Malloy’s Wednesday evening to at- three-volume memoir, “Monk’s tend the first outdoor Activ- Tale: Way Stations on the Jour- PAT COVENEY/The Observer ity Fair at Saint Mary’s Col- ney,” was published this month Fr. Edward “Monk” Malloy signed copies of his book “Monk’s Tale: Way Stations on the Journey.” lege. by the University of Notre Dame The memoir, published last month, is the second volume in the three-volume work. A variety of clubs and Press, according to a University organizations sponsored press release. in a review. “It is a moving story he said. “It’s a story that makes Malloy, basketball mid-dribble, booths to recruit new mem- This volume focuses on Mal- of Monk’s personal growth from you proud to be a Catholic.” plays on the basketball courts bers from the Saint Mary’s loy’s time spent at the University priest and professor to president The positive feedback and re- that used to be behind Walsh Hall community. from 1974 to 1986, the years pre- of Notre Dame. views are gratifying, Malloy said. during “Monk’s Hoops,” a regu- Student Government Cam- ceding his tenure as president. “Along the way, Monk provides “I never set out to write a New lar, informal basketball game he pus Clubs Commissioner “Monk Malloy’s candid and re- a rare inside look at Catholic York Times bestseller,” he said. “I held throughout his time as pro- Cassie Palmer, along with vealing book could well be titled higher education in America and meant to tell my story.” fessor and president. the staff of the Student In- ‘The Making of A Catholic Col- its bruising battles with the Vati- The book, though not yet a “I look a lot younger then than volvement and Multicultural lege President,’” Columbia Uni- can over the meaning of Catholic bestseller, begins to tell its story versity’s Joseph Califano, Jr. said identity in our pluralistic society,” with the cover image. A younger see MONK/page 5 see ACTIVITIES/page 6 Police, community and students discuss safety The Safety Summit, which rather show up for 99 false By ABI HOVERMAN featured the Saint Joseph alarms than miss one real one.” News Writer County Sheriff and represen- Chapman said students also tatives from NDSP, the South can prevent most on-campus With the football season fast Bend Police Department and crime by locking their doors approaching, students and the Indiana Excise Police, em- and not letting strangers into community members had the phasized cooperation between their dorms, as almost all thefts opportunity to ask a panel of po- the University and police en- do not involve forced entry. lice representatives questions forcement. “Notre Dame students are concerning underage drinking, “How the police treat you will the nicest around … [Burglars] safety and off-campus parties be dictated by how you treat just stand outside the door un- at the annual Student Safety the police, ” St. Joseph County til a student comes up to swipe Summit Wednesday. Sheriff Mike Grzegorek said. their card, they say their girl- “We really do want students NDSP Assistant Director friend lives inside,” Chapman to know that we are really con- Dave Chapman said students said. “Then they go in and try cerned for their safety, and play an important role in safety doors until they find one that’s police departments are con- on campus. unlocked.” cerned for your safety,” Notre “Take care of each other … If Chapman also said if someone JAMES DOAN/The Observer Dame Security Police (NDSP) you see something out of the or- Notre Dame Security Police, along with Saint Joseph Country Sherriff Sergeant Keri Kei Shibata said. dinary call us,” he said. “We’d see SAFETY/page 3 Mike Grzegorek, spoke to students Wednesday about safety issues.

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plain the significant disparity tions for black women, dating 10th anniversary By SARA FELSENSTEIN in survival between white and back to when they were forced Associate News Editor black babies. to breastfeed the children of The project is called Health white slave owners. Breastfeeding might be more Disparities in St. Joseph Coun- “That heresy has a legacy By ANNA BOARINI ences, mentoring and a self-de- important for a child’s health, ty: Understanding Why Black that can be passed on from News Writer signed project. and possibly even survival, Women Don’t Breastfeed, and generation to generation,” he “This [intercultural leader- than many people realize. is funded through the Ganey said. 2011 marks the 10th anni- ship certificate] is an umbrella Jim McKenna, professor of Community Grant. Studies have shown, McKen- versary of the Center for Wom- that brings together in an e- Anthropology and director McKenna said the proj- na said, that across all ethnic en’s Intercultural Leadership portfolio all the work a student of the Mother-Baby Behav- ect has been in the works for groups and religious groups, (CWIL), which educates women has done in a concrete way to ioral Sleep Laboratory, said about a year and a half. It was as the economic status of a at Saint Mary’s College and de- show future employers or grad- a study showed about 70 per- the hospital’s original plan and woman increases, so does the velops their leadership skills. uate schools how they are an in- cent of white women breast- idea, and he was invited to be likelihood that she breast- The center was founded in tercultural leader,” Meyer-Lee feed, while only about 26 to 30 a part of the team. feeds. 2001 with a grant from the Lil- said. percent of African-American The project isn’t just theo- McKenna said breastfeeding ly Endowment, CWIL Director CWIL is also responsible for women do. retical — McKenna said it’s in- benefits the health of both the Elaine Meyer-Lee, said. a variety of on campus events For every six white babies tended to be applied. mother and the baby. “The Lilly Endowment was each year. They host a bi-an- that die in St. Joseph County, “The real purpose of this is “[It] establishes a better at- giving out a series of transfor- nual Women’s Intercultural 30 African-American babies to actually implement a pro- tachment relationship, con- mation grants L e a d e r s h i p die, he said. gram based on these findings,” tributes to immunity baby’s to build upon Conference McKenna called this statistic he said. “More education, may- lifetime, helps prevent breast a college’s that creates a “shocking.” be some things the county can cancer,” he said. “That’s really strengths,” she forum for dia- That’s why on Thursday, in put money toward to promote great for moms.” said. “We have logue across collaboration with nursing the ability of black women to He said there are even some a long history “We have a long history of multiple dis- staff at Memorial Hospital and decide to breastfeed.” suggestions that breast milk of women’s women’s and intercultural ciplines, but Women, Infants and Children McKenna said that poverty helps prevent certain kinds of and intercul- leadership and this center focuses on (WIC) professionals, McKenna and routines of the daily work- childhood cancers. tural leader- allows us to foster the women’s stud- will begin a research project to force might be one reason why McKenna recently sent an ship and this intercultural competence ies, leadership determine why black women in black women do not breast email asking students for help center allows that is so critical to and intercul- the area don’t breastfeed. The feed. Women in poverty are in conducting the discussion us to foster the the next generation tural educa- team will hold a series of focus often forced to be away from sessions. intercultural of women leaders.” tion. The groups downtown with Afri- home to work, making it ex- He said he was initially wor- competence conference can-American women of vary- tremely difficult to breastfeed. ried not many students would that is so criti- brings guest ing ages, pregnant, with and “It could be that this poverty volunteer, but he received cal to the next Elaine Meyer-Lee speakers, film without babies. issue doesn’t create the kind of an “overwhelming response” generation of CWIL Director series and “It could be an economic stability that permits people from students. women lead- artists togeth- factor, work issues, family is- to be able to commit to this “I’m just so thrilled,” he said. ers.” er to discuss sues,” McKenna said. “We’re particular behavior,” he said. “I must have had about 35 re- Meyer-Lee these issues. really trying to figure out in a “It’s very difficult to be able to sponses within an hour. People said CWIL of- Meyer-Lee local way what seems to be the breastfeed their babies under are very interested in the is- fers the Saint said CWIL is constraints that confront our these kind of circumstances.” sue, I was very impressed with Mary’s community a variety of unique because of its interdis- citizens here.” He also said there could be the lovely kinds of statements events on campus, as well as ciplinary nature. McKenna said not all deaths a cultural element to the prob- students [made.]” study abroad programs and re- “We really do have connec- are related to bottle-feeding, lem. Though purely specula- search opportunities. tions with all the departments but feeding choice is one pos- tive, he said breastfeeding Contact Sara Felsenstein at The Center is based around across campus,” she said. “The sible factor that could help ex- might have negative associa- [email protected] the core components of leader- wide range of research is excit- ship education, global educa- ing,” she said. “It’s a very un- tion and research, she said. usual combination — the inter- Some initiatives, like the section of gender and culture in Women’s Entrepreneurship Ini- one center.” than being on foot, as intoxi- frey Walters said. tiative, give students the ability While CWIL truly believes cated students make easy tar- All of the police departments to work with a female business in their intercultural mission, Safety gets, they said. emphasized the importance owner in the community and Meyer-Lee said it also complete- continued from page 1 “Criminals in town know the of positive relationships with create a business plan, Meyer- ly supports the Catholic mission routes home from bars and students, saying Notre Dame Lee said. of both the College and the Sis- needs medical attention or if a parties,” Shibata said. “They parties and students are not CWIL also works with in- ters of the Holy Cross. sexual assault has occurred, may be hanging out in those targeted on purpose. coming international students, “Throughout our history we underage students should not areas waiting.” Walters said South Bend sponsors the Around the World have connected with them,” hesitate to call NDSP. Members of the panel said Police always go to parties in Club and has grants available Meyer-Lee said. “We feel in- “We don’t care about your if walking is the only option, response to neighbor com- for both study abroad and un- debted to them, they have been intoxication, we care about never do it alone, and if con- plaints. dergraduate research, she said. involved in intercultural lead- getting you help,” Chapman fronted by a stranger, avoid “We’d rather be doing other In addition, CWIL sponsors ership and education from the said. acting scared. things,” Walters said. the certificate in intercultural very beginning.” Members of the panel said “Look them in the eye, don’t Although with the upcom- leadership, Meyer-Lee said. students also put themselves let them make you look in- ing football game, many stu- This certificate brings together Contact Anna Boarini at at risk by walking at night. timidated,” South Bend Police dents may be suspicious of the courses, study abroad experi- [email protected] Taking a taxi is always safer Department Division Chief Jef- Excise Police, Indiana Excise Police Sgt. Aly Taylor said they are not targeting the Univer- sity, just doing their job. “We’re not here to pick on Notre Dame,” Taylor said. “We are here to regulate and en- force tobacco and alcohol laws for the state of Indiana.” The panel urged underage students to be honest and up- front with the police. “Don’t flee,” Taylor said. “Don’t lock the door. Don’t hide inside for three hours.” Respectful students are more likely to get off with a warning, and failing to co- operate by either lying about identification or trying to flee make programs that can clear criminal records impossible, Gregorek said. “Your best bet is to admit your wrongdoing because ly- ing makes it worse,” Grzeg- orek said. As the first game of the sea- son approaches, Grzegorek said it is important for stu- dents to remember they repre- sent the University. Notre Dame opens its sea- son Saturday against South Florida.

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majors. studied something else,” he “Most places don’t actu- said. “You only get one chance College ally have undergraduate busi- at college.” Senate sets goals continued from page 1 ness. Look at Harvard, Yale McGreevy said any Notre or Princeton,” he said. “The Dame student graduates with “One thing we’re pushing is history and political science the skills necessary to achieve economics, which is our fast- and classics majors still all do professionally. for academic year est growing major,” he said. “I well.” “The most important piece think it’s a fantastic major, it’s McGreevy said he worries of advice is to study what you dents on campus, but to our really rigorous.” students who prioritize what love, what will make you work By MEL FLANAGAN neighbors in South Bend and As Notre Dame is one of only they think will benefit their hard,” he said. “Our students News Writer to other college communi- a few prestigious universities careers, rather than their are competitive with any oth- ties.” offering an undergraduate minds, may regret it later. ers in the country.” Student Senate kicked off Carroll also mentioned business program, McGreevy “I get really sad when I hear the school year with a meet- the possibility of a series of said the Ivy League gives proof someone 20 years out of col- Contact John Cameron at ing at Irish Green Wednesday events commemorating the to the successes of liberal arts lege say they wish they had [email protected] evening, away from its usual 10 th anniversary of Sept. 11. home in LaFortune Student Potential events include hold- Center. ing a outdoor mass at night “I believe this is the first and screening Divided We Senate meeting ever at Irish Fall,” a film about the hate Green, so you can check that crimes that occurred in the off your bucket list,” student aftermath of Sept. 11. body president Pat McCor- The goal of the Constitu- mick said. ent Services committee is to The group spent their time improve communications be- discussing goals the various tween the student body and committees have for the year. student government, Chair Jason Lovell, University Heather Eaton said. Affairs chair, updated the “We want people to feel like other members on the De- they can communicate with Bartolo Hall lounge renova- us and we can answer, not tion. Although the University just that they e-mail us and ran into problems with con- we say ‘thanks’ and then they tractors and materials this never hear anything back,” summer, he said hopefully it she said. would not set the project back Eaton said the first Whine too far. Wednesday of the school year “It still looks like it will be will take place Wednesday, ready for use in mid to late and the theme will be resi- September, with a few oth- dence life and university af- er things being added after fairs. that,” Lovell said. Residence Life Chair John Lovell said his committee Sanders said his commit- is also looking into setting up tee is planning on tackling a an alternative-style debate to few different issues this year. promote college leadership. A Flex-10 meal plan is one “It could be between quads idea being thrown around. or dorms,” he said. “It would Under this plan, students be in a political debate style, would receive only ten meals on issues that we could get per week, but they would be sponsored by USA Today or given a greater amount of flex The New York Times.” points. Social Concerns Chair El- “I’m working on getting len Carroll said her commit- each member of the com- tee will promote a “Home Be- mittee to work on a sepa- yond the Dome” theme for the rate thing,” Sanders said. ELISA DE CASTRO I Observer Graphics school year. “Regardless of how small it “We’re thinking about the seems, if you want to do it, kind of legacy we want to you should try.” leave behind,” Carroll said. “We want to be a welcoming Contact Mel Flanagan at community, not just to stu- [email protected]

on my years at Notre Dame.” Malloy said his favorite part Monk of this volume is his chapter on continued from page 1 Sorin College. “I had a lot of material to I do now,” he said with a laugh. work with,” he said. “The editors wanted this pic- Malloy just celebrated his ture because it captures a bit 32nd year living in the dorm. of my years. I could have a pic- “It’s a mix of moving, per- ture of me in the classroom, sonal and fun stories,” he said. or some big meeting, but they “It is part of the allure of the thought this was representa- residential tradition of Notre tive of the spirit of the book.” Dame.” Malloy said this volume pro- Malloy said this portion of his gresses chronologically, like memoir fits well with another the first volume, but some- work written about residential times breaks out of the chro- life — former Sorin College nology to talk about a specific Rector Fr. James King’s book, subject, like his time spent liv- “Known By Name: Inside the ing in Sorin College or his time Halls of Notre Dame,” which in external projects, such as tells similar tales of residence Ex Corde Ecclesiae, an apos- life on campus. tolic constitution for Catholic “In a sense, what I did was universities penned by Pope complimentary to his book,” John Paul II. he said. “When you’re reliving your Malloy said some sections, life, you see the friendships, such as the residence life the decisive processes that led chapter, would speak to every- you down one path,” he said. one, while others will attract a “For example, one of the main very specific reader. reasons I added the external “All autobiography is an op- activities to this volume is so I portunity for someone to share could focus the entirety of vol- his or her life,” he said. ume three on my time as presi- “I’m teaching a course this dent.” semester on autobiography The next volume will be and biography that I’ve taught ready in about two years, Mal- many years as a First Year loy said. Seminar. They all have to write “The first two volumes are their biography. Essentially, paving the way for the third,” I’m doing the same thing.” he said. “The motivation for the project always was to Contact Amanda Gray at share a bit of my perspective [email protected] page 6 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u News Thursday, September 1, 2011

April. want to do something about Seniors Mona Rodriguez them,” Arianne Rodriguez U.S. prepares for Activities and Arianne Rodriguez are said. continued from page 1 co-presidents of the club and School Age Mother’s Pen were prompted to start Femi- Pal Program is another orga- Services (SIMS) Office, was nists United after taking a nization new to campus this anniversary of 9/11 responsible for planning the Women’s Studies course. year. The program pairs Saint event. “We were both in Women’s Mary’s students with a high “Activities Night is a chance Studies last fall and we real- school-aged young mother in Associated Press sniffing dogs, and random bag- for all the student clubs, as ized being an all women’s in- the area. gage searches, he said, adding, well as academic depart- stitution that we didn’t have “I just wanted to create a WASHINGTON — As the na- “You can’t be complacent.” ments and any sort of role model to inspire girls and tion prepares for the 10-year Transit employees in L.A., community feminist empower young mothers in anniversary of the 9/11 attacks like riders around the coun- outreach or- club,” Mona our community,” junior and — a date al-Qaida has cited try, are told that if they see ganizations, R o d r i g u e z president of the program Lau- as a potential opportunity to something, they should say to showcase said. “We ra Corrigan said. strike again — security is in- something. And three weeks their work found it a First year Grace Harvey at- tensifying at airports, train ago, the department held an in an ef- “It was a good way to disservice to tended the Activity Fair and stations, nuclear plants and exercise with an active shooter fort to boost get involved and get our school.” explored Italian Club, Friends major sporting arenas around scenario similar to the tactics member- out of my room.” In addition with Sisters and Healthy Body, the country. terrorists used in the deadly ship and in- to hosting Healthy Mind. “At this point there is no spe- 2008 attacks in Mumbai. In volvement,” Matie Ohms discussions “I’m interested in nutrition, cific credible threat, but that the transit environment, Jor- Palmer, a and guest especially being healthy in doesn’t mean we are relaxing dan said, some of the greatest senior, said. first year speakers on college,” Harvey said. at all in terms of our vigilance,” threats could come from gun- This year, women’s is- Other students signed up for said John Brennan, President men and the use of explosives we have a sues, Femi- clubs pertaining to their ma- Barack Obama’s homeland se- hidden in backpacks. wide range nists United jors. curity and counterterrorism “Our role at the local level of clubs also works First year Cecily Medina, adviser. has become much more im- and orga- with the who hopes to become an en- “We are concerned about the portant over the past year, as nizations Young Wom- gineer, took interest in the lone actors that are out there, we realized the potential for not only from Saint Mary’s, en’s Christian Association and Society for Women Engineers, we are concerned that al-Qa- the insider, domestic threat but also Notre Dame and the the Belles Against Violence while first year Matie Ohms ida or others may try to take — somebody who is already South Bend community at- Office to provide students with signed up for Dance Marathon advantage of the 9/11 anniver- here in the United States,” said tending the event.” an opportunity to be involved and Math Club. sary events,” Brennan told The Washington Metropolitan Po- The Activity Fair also fea- both on campus and in the “It was a good way to get Associated Press on Wednes- lice Department Chief Cathy tured many clubs and orga- community, Mona Rodriguez involved and get out of my day. Lanier. These insiders, already nizations new to campus this said. room,” Ohms said. “We’re looking at all differ- living inside the country, would year, Palmer said. “We’re about activism. ent angles — what might have have a shorter planning cycle Feminists United is a new We’re not just going to talk Contact Madeline Miles at been planned for a while, we’re than a terrorist organization club that was approved in about women’s issues, but we [email protected] still looking for indications plotting to attack the U.S. from that there might be something overseas, she said, and there- out there, but we are very in- fore local law enforcement of- terested in seeing whether ficers are critical in catching a or not there’s any indication plot in their community before whatsoever of a lone actor and it’s too late. that’s much more difficult to In Phoenix, police will be do- pick up.” ing more patrols around the The security ramp-up region’s nuclear power plant, around the country under- airports and other critical scores a shift in policing fo- sites that, if attacked, could cus since the attacks a decade affect the city, said Bill Wick- ago. Officers and emergency ers, sergeant at the homeland responders have been trained defense bureau of the Phoenix in detecting suspicious activ- Police Department. Messages ity that could uncover a ter- on the department’s internal ror plot, aware that the threat television station include re- has changed in part from an minders of what constitutes organized large-scale attack suspicious activity, such as using airliners as missiles to someone making drawing a di- the potential for smaller, less agram of a piece of important sophisticated operations car- infrastructure or someone ried out by affiliated groups or wearing a heavy coat while it’s individuals. 115 degrees outside. Metropolitan areas are on “The heat’s been turned up,” alert. Wickers said. “Throughout the city, wheth- And there’s a rapid response er it’s the ports or the airports team of hazardous material or venues or whatever, you technicians, special weapons will see an increase in aware- and tactics and bomb opera- ness, an increase in resources tors ready to go, Wickers said, at strategic places,” said Mark adding that the city used fed- Eisenman, assistant chief over eral money that became avail- the homeland security com- able after 9/11 to help fund mand for the Police Depart- that team and other counter- ment in Houston, home to the terrorism measures. country’s largest port. “We are In Florida, there will be ex- certainly aware of the threats tended staffing at the state’s and the concerns, and we’re fusion center — an intelli- much more willing to share in- gence-sharing operation es- formation than probably ever tablished after 9/11 that places in the past.” law enforcement from around Some of the first information the state, as well as represen- gleaned from Osama bin Lad- tatives from the FBI, Home- en’s compound after he was land Security Department and killed in May indicated that, Transportation Security Ad- as recently as February 2010, ministration in one building, al-Qaida considered plans to said the center’s director, Rob- attack the U.S. on the 10th an- ert LeFiles. niversary of the 9/11 airliner The police chief in Arling- strikes. But counterterrorism ton, Va., home to the Pentagon, officials say they believe that which was attacked on 9/11, planning never got beyond the called the weeks surround- initial phase and they have no ing the anniversary a time of recent intelligence pointing to heightened awareness. an active plot. “Ten years ago changed the On Wednesday, vendors at world for us, and we should all Los Angeles’ regional transit be consciously aware of what’s hub, Union Station, were being going on around us,” said briefed by law enforcement on Douglas Scott. ways to be aware of suspicious New Yorkers will see more activities over the next few police officers on patrol in and weeks, said Commander Pat around ground zero, where Jordan, chief of the transit ser- the World Trade Center tow- vices bureau at the L.A. County ers stood, said Police Depart- Sheriff’s Department. ment spokesman Paul Browne. There will be increased law The department also plans an enforcement presence on L.A. increased show of force in the transit systems during the subways, always considered a “threat window,” with bomb potential terror target. XXXX, XXXX XX, 2011 The Observer u News ndsmcobserver.com | page 7 page 8 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com Thursday, September 1, 2011 The These strangers are the Jurgen Era friends you haven’t met yet

It’s finally here. He’s finally here. Could “From Christ the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each you imagine waiting for Santa Claus for part does its work.” (Ephesians 4:15-16) five years — knowing that he really is All of us here have known the common, uncomfortable experience of arriving here on campus as a stranger: Those first days of coming one day — moving in, traveling with a pack of other rookies to one planned activity after another, surreptitiously glancing at a campus map but just not know- to make sure that DeBartolo is, in fact, “over that way.” I remember looking down North Quad during my ing when? first weekend here Kate Barrett and marveling, “I can look around at about 200 people right now and I haven’t known a Well he’s finally single one of them for more than a day or two.” here — equipped We all long to feel Faithpoint welcome when we become part of a new community. There’s nothing more awkward with an Augustus than feeling that you’re the only one in the room with no one to talk to, the only one who doesn’t get the Gloop accent — joke, understand the tradition or know at least most of the other people. But sometimes the hardest part is getting started: the of- with a long-awaited fering or accepting of invitations, the trying of new things while surrounded by new roommates, classmates or teammates. present for Sam’s St. Benedict of Nursia, a monk from sixth century Italy, basically invented the concept of a monastery, a place where men or Army, presents women could live in community and commit themselves to God and to each other. To guide the monks who followed him, Benedict for the likes of Andrew Gastelum wrote a book which directed the Benedictines in their individual lives and, perhaps even more importantly, in how to live well Landon Donovan together. and Clint Dempsey Sports Writer Many other monastic communities and guidebooks have flourished since Benedict’s, but even after 1500 years, “The Rule of St. and presently in Benedict” remains the most influential monastic guide in all of Christianity. charge of every- One of St. Benedict’s highest priorities included the insistence on making his monasteries places of hospitality. One of his most thing U.S. Soccer. famous rules regards the importance of welcome: “All guests who arrive should be received as Christ, for he himself will say, ‘I Jurgen Klinsmann has arrived, the was a stranger and you took me in.’” German coach who famously led his Remember the awkward kid in high school who always seemed to get left behind when the group would mobilize? Maybe you kinsman to third place at the 2006 World were that not-quite-included person, or maybe you were part of the pack who left that person behind. Maybe, on the other hand, Cup with a group of kids who could have you were the brave soul who dared to go back and invite the loner to join the gang. Every day — probably many times a day — each been classified into two categories: who- one of us has an opportunity to offer a welcome, to invite, to make our community bigger and better and stronger, simply by how is-that and what-are-they-doing-here. we treat each other. The move created a buzz bigger than Yet forming true community takes work. It’s one thing to cheerfully greet your friends on the quad or to give directions with an Mesut Ozil’s eyes and a mood more in- enthusiastic smile to the sight-seers who have wandered on to campus or the South Florida fans who will arrive soon. However, to tense than Donovan’s death glare. Why? move beyond the superficial layer of friendly welcome toward true community means patiently attending to your oh-so-shy room- Because we finally got him. mate or including the guy down the hall even though he kind of irritates you. In this Sunday’s gospel, Jesus points out the ongoing Immediately after the 2006 World Cup, work arising from community life: we must return to each other again and again to insist that wrongs are righted, misunder- the shallow high-school relationship be- standings cleared up, injustices redressed. For then, Christ concludes, “Where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am tween Klinsmann and U.S. Soccer began. in the midst of them” (Matthew 18:20). Talking here, courting there, rumors Our own Blessed Basil Moreau, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, expressed his hope for the community of Holy Cross swirling above, genuine intent within, and perhaps for what Notre Dame might become as well: “Let us stand in closely united ranks and … let us live in such a man- but still no deal. ner that, as it sees the members of our family, the world may say of us as it was said of the first Christians: ‘See how they love one So what did U.S. Soccer President another!’ This is the most ardent desire of my heart.” Sunil Gulati do when Klinsmann asked Those of you who have been here for a while, be welcomers. If you’re new, accept invitations, even from strangers, and offer a for total control of the program? He few of your own. Even if you’ve only been here a few weeks, remember that before you know it you’ll be on a Frosh-O committee or hired Bob Bradley. Yeah, that’ll show in hall government or the president of a club on campus, welcoming someone newer than you. him, hire the coach of Chivas USA. Sure Let us “grow and build up the body of Christ in love,” as St. Paul wrote to the Ephesians, as each of us commits ourselves to the Bradley’s team’s provided some of the work of a hospitable community. greatest memories American soccer fans will ever posses, but did Bradley? Let’s start with the classic Landon Donovan goal to put the U.S. through to ditorial artoon the knockout stages. It was definitely a E C great moment, but it was against Algeria and it took them 90 minutes to score against the group’s last place team. How about that huge comeback against Slovenia at last year’s World Cup? Due to tactical and borderline- idiotic positional issues (such as start- ing Donovan at central mid-fielder), the U.S. was down 2-0 early against a weak Slovenian team that barely got into the World Cup in the first place. The 1-1 “win” against powerhouse England? The U.S. was shut out on their own accord, needing a beautiful assist from British goalkeeper Robert Green to score. That era of American soccer — or lack thereof — needed a change, an infusion of foreign genius that truly understood the game, yet more importantly, the American game. Klinsmann lives in Cali- fornia and even served as a consultant to Toronto FC in the MLS. But now he has come, and the future of U.S. Soccer looks like a bar of Kinder chocolate: sweet with a good mix of German intuition and American manufacturing. Never has it looked this optimistic, not with the silent Bradley, nor with the five-year old accent of his predecessor Bruce Arena. Soccer has turned a corner in this country. It’s not there yet, but just hir- ing Klinsmann shows that U.S. Soccer is serious now, ready to compete. They could have just hired another MLS coach Quote of the day Quote of the day (Carlos de los Cobos anyone?). Who knows, this place could turn into a soccer country after all. Don’t think “If you think you can “Play: Work that you enjoy so? Just look at the millions of Facebook win, you can win. Faith doing for nothing.” statuses and tweets from the Women’s is necessary to victory.” World Cup final. Evan Esar William Hazlitt American humorist The views expressed in the Inside English essayist Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Contact Andrew Gastelum at [email protected] Thursday, September 1, 2011 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com page 9

Letters to the Editor Uwire Hammock Without Steve Jobs, Rights uncertainty at Apple

One of my friends recently was When Legally Blonde’s Elle Woods ted with a mosaic of one-bite apples, shows few expected to succeed. approached by an NDSP officer decides to shed her party-girl demeanor that the College is not exempt from the It remains to be seen if Apple can while enjoying a beautiful after- to become a serious Harvard Law School trend. While Harvard Technology Services maintain the momentum it acquired under noon in his hammock on North student, her first purchase is a tangerine sells both Apple and Dell products, only Jobs and continue to attract to a younger Quad. The officer informed him Apple iBook. Apple products are sold on-location. Dell demographic. “I think very little is going that hammocks are prohibited While the Hana N. Rouse products are ordered directly from the to change,” said Harvard Business School from being hung between trees on make and manufacturer. Senior Associate Dean David B. Yoffie. “The the quads, and she forced him to model of the Harvard Crimson Salespeople at Harvard’s computer store fundamental aspects of products are going take his down. This violation of products have in the basement of the Science Center de- to continue to be very popular on college human liberty, therefore, begs for changed since clined to comment on the number of Apple campuses. The products are still going a brief celebration of the hammock the movie was released in 2001, the Apple and Dell computers sold to students. to have that cool factor because of their in all of its glory. brand has grown more and more popular According to Hal B. Gregersen, a profes- features and user interface. Steve Jobs’ The hammock is more than a in higher education. But with Steve Jobs sor of leadership at INSEAD—an interna- departure is not going to have that big of an relaxation contraption; it is a ce- announcing his departure as CEO of Apple tional graduate business school—Apple immediate impact.” lestial experience. It allows one to last week, many question whether the products appeal to college students largely Experts interviewed for this article said temporarily transcend the bound- company will continue to flourish. because of “a combination of both function- that because Apple has long anticipated aries of this world to blissfully In recent years, Apple products have be- ality and fashion.” Jobs’ departure, the company has built a frolic amidst the clouds of heaven. come ubiquitous college campuses. A 2008 “The devices that Apple builds are much strong network of senior executives who This modern miracle, displayed study by the research firm Student Monitor more than simply functional devices. They are ready carry on his vision. through mid-air flotation, traces found that of the college students that have a strong aesthetic component,” said “Executives at Apple … are going to have its roots to Jesus walking on wa- owned laptop computers, 27 percent owned Paul L. Saffo ’76, a technology forecaster to step up and fill some of the roles that ter. Many biblical scholars assert Macs and 24 percent owned Dells. A survey and an associate professor at Stanford. Jobs was filling,” said tech analyst and col- that Christ Himself was born in a of 125 colleges by Group Logic, Inc. found “Apple has always resonated with the umnist Jeff Kagan. “Frankly, I don’t know hammock. Hammocks, therefore, that Mac usage on campuses increased by younger demographic.” if they will.” provide their users with spiritual 18 percent between 2009 and 2010 and is For many, the Apple brand and Steve “But I hope they will,” he added. peace and allow them to mirror expected to rise by about 20 percent over Jobs have become synonymous. Under the the life of their Lord and Savior. the next five years. guidance of its turtleneck-wearing and blue This article originally ran in the Aug. As United States citizens, we re- A quick glance around a typical Harvard jeans-clad chieftain, Apple transformed 31 version of the Harvard Crimson, the joice over the connection between lecture hall, where the rows are often dot- industry after industry with products that newspaper serving Harvard University. the hammock and our American identity. Nothing depicts Ameri- can freedom like spending a lazy afternoon relaxing in one’s ham- mock. This display of patriotism Hispanics now most-represented celebrates our unalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. For God, Country and Notre minority in higher education Dame: take a moment to hang your hammock, kick back, relax and become lost in the beauty of life. Hispanic enrollment in North tion growth rates and enrollment year colleges and universities may American colleges and universities rates is that more Hispanic students also affect the graduation rate, Fry Matt Povlock has increased by 24 percent from are graduating high school, Fry said. added. junior 2009 to 2010, according to a report “In 2009, about 70 percent of young “Some are more academically Stanford Hall from the Pew Hispanic Center re- Hispanics had finished high school,” selective than others and have higher Aug. 31 leased last he said. “In 2010, 73 percent had fin- graduation rates,” Fry said. “Whites week. This Ana Mir ished high school. One year, up three tend to go to the more academically increase percentage points.” selective schools. So I’m pointing out has made Cavalier Daily In addition, Fry said more young a couple things: [Hispanic students] Hispanic people, regardless of racial back- disproportionately go to community students the ground, find going to college impor- colleges and schools with lower de- largest minority group in colleges, tant. gree rates.” Psyched surpassing their black counterparts. “More youth, whether they are Fry also pointed to socioeconomic The Hispanic population in the white, African American or Hispanic, status as a factor in graduation rates, commonwealth has grown 91.7 are going to college.” Fry said. “And noting the importance of being able Being the Psych-O that I am, I percent since 2000, according to one reason for that is because college to afford staying in college for the have been nothing short of euphor- U.S. Census Bureau data released in is increasingly valuable. It used to be time required to complete a degree. ic after having read the articles by February. Between 1998 and 2008, the case back in the ’70s that if you Marcela Chavan-Matviuk, a board Ms. O’Donnell (“Pineapples,” Aug. U. Virginia’s Hispanic undergradu- were a college graduate, you [earned] member of the Virginia Latino Higher 30) and Mr. Straka (“The Pineap- ate population rose 128 percent to about 10 percent more than the high- Education Network, said the average ple Bandwagon,” Aug. 31). 4.6 percent of the overall population. school graduate. Now that earning is Virginia private institution or state “Psych” is a criminally (pun Hispanic representation among full- about 50 percent. The value of educa- university has a 3 to 4 percent Latino intended) underrated show, and time faculty increased by 50 per- tion has increased in the job market.” enrollment. The Virginia school with I was delighted to discover I was cent to make up 1.3 percent of those Fry also noted the state of the the largest Hispanic enrollment is not the only one on campus who employees. economy, which encourages people George Mason University with 5.2 appreciated its unique brand of Richard Fry, senior research as- to attend college to increase their job percent in 2008. quirkiness. sociate for the Pew Hispanic Center, skills and become more employable “It is extremely important we in- So delighted, in fact, I would composed the report by analyzing when facing a competitive job mar- crease the levels of Hispanic enroll- like to suggest that Oct. 12, all of data from the census. He focused ket. ment at our universities,” Chavan- us Psych-O’s meet somewhere and mainly on college students in the 18 “Hopefully sooner or later the youth Matviuk said. “Not only including watch the season premiere togeth- to 24 age group and said, although job market will begin to improve, and them in systems, but keeping them in er. Unless, of course, you would Hispanic enrollment has increased there might be a slight drop off in the system until they graduate. So it’s rather be a “myopic chihuahua” for both community, two-year and college enrollment,” he said. “Some a double-edged sword that colleges and miss out. four-year colleges, blacks are still the students, called ‘marginal students,’ and universities have to handle now.” To the rest of you, I highly rec- largest minority in two-year colleges. are not committed to college. They’d Alexa Proffitt, chair of the Latino ommend giving “Psych” a chance. Fry attributed the increase to both rather be working.” Student Alliance at U. Virginia, said Granted, there is no guarantee you population growth and rising educa- Although Hispanic enrollment in she has noticed a difference in the will fall in love with the series, tional attainment. colleges has increased, the Hispanic number of Hispanic students in the but I find it very hard to believe “In some ways, it’s not surprising graduation rate for college students class of 2012 compared to the class of that anyone could resist a Shawn that the number of young Hispan- is significantly low. Fry said about 13 2015. Spencer’s unique witticisms: “I’ll ics in college is going up,” Fry said. percent of Hispanics aged 25 to 29 “I think that specifically at U.Va.,” crack your case like an egg. Then “After all, the Census Bureau and who have attended college have bach- she said, “the fourth-year numbers we’ll make omelets with shallots ... others tell us Hispanics are a grow- elor’s degrees. One possible explana- for Hispanics is very low, under 200. and JUSTICE.” ing population. And they are.” tion is that many Hispanic students For the first years, it’s 400.” The percent increase in the greater go to community colleges, where Carolyn Hassett population of Hispanics, however, bachelor’s degrees are much harder This article originally ran in the Aug. sophomore was only seven percent, far less than to achieve, regardless of ethnic back- 31 version of the Cavalier Daily, the Lewis Hall that in higher education. One reason ground. newspaper serving the University of Aug. 31 for the discrepancy between popula- Differences between various four- Virginia. page 10 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com Thursday, September 1, 2011

By MARY CLAIRE O’DONNELL for a group of close friends and relation- oped a more intimate understanding of fun to perform, with all the instruments Scene Writer ships. the group through the whole process. needed. Other tracks to check out are “We are looking for a group of people The end result, “People to Remem- “Cult Fiction” and “Fields.” During May’s Antostal, student-band where you don’t feel distant,” Smith said. ber, People to Forget,” came out beau- The concert at Legends represents the In Euphoric Company hit Legends night- “These are the friends that we hope to tifully. Recorded without professionals, album release party for the band. Offi- club to play in their first Battle of the be with. We want to be in euphoric com- the album has a raw and emotional feel. cially, “People to Remember, People to Bands. The band will be back Thursday pany.” Drawing inspiration from bands like Lo- Forget” came out two weekends ago, but to celebrate the release of its first offi- After performing in Midwest-based cal Natives and Bon Iver, the album falls this is the first time the band has per- cial, full-length album, “People to Re- cities throughout their sophomore year, into the ambient pop genre, with a touch formed together since the release. They member, People to Forget.” Eto, Edrosolan and Smith spent the sum- of folk. The emphasis is on the instru- already have quite a few gigs set up for In Euphoric Company will perform mer in Sacramento, Calif. working on mentalism, creating a sublime, relaxing the rest of the semester in Indianapolis with fellow student-band Ratboy and the their first official album. They worked to- feeling. and Muncie, Ind., as well as Chicago, but show promises to be one you won’t want gether, bouncing ideas for songs off each Gorgeous voices complement the soft, they are looking forward to this release to miss. Not only that, but if you show up other, but mostly building off songs they slow instrumental sections. Various concert. with friends, speak to the band after the had performed during the year together. band members provide vocals at differ- So be sure to check out this new band show to grab a free CD. At the end of the summer, Lee and Co- ent points in songs that create a nice from Notre Dame. The music is awe- In Euphoric Company began under chran came out to record the songs. contrast and add a hint of diversity to some, and Legends always puts on a Notre Dame junior Tyler Eto and his The band chose to record their album each song. Whether relaxing after a long great show. Plus, who doesn’t love a free high school classmate Gerek Edrosolan. independently rather than using a pro- day of work or kicking off a weekend of CD just for hanging out with friends and While Edrosolan headed to Creighton in fessional company. Smith said the ex- fun, this album provides a great musical listening to great music? Omaha, Nebraska for college, the two perience often felt like drowning, as the backdrop. For more information, check out the continued to compose songs together band members had to throw themselves Smith’s favorite song off the albums is band’s Facebook page, as well as www. via email. Eto then expanded the band into the job with little previous experi- the final track, “Life and Times.” He said ineuphoriccompany.bandcamp.com, at Notre Dame in 2010, bringing in now- ence. Bassist Lee agreed, calling it a he particularly enjoys the powerful spo- where the album is available for stream- juniors Lacey Cochran, Kino Lee and learning experience. ken word part at the end, which follows ing and downloading. Duncan Smith. “I think we learned a lot more by not a strong instrumental beginning. Lee, Smith, the drummer, said the band’s having a professional engineer,” Lee on the other hand, said he likes “Semes- Contact Mary Claire O’Donnell at name came from the members’ desire said, adding that the members devel- ters” because he considers it the most [email protected]

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In Euphoric Company Gabriel Iglesias SUB Movie – “Thor” Michiana Celtic Festival Legends of Notre Dame South Quad DeBartolo 101 Howard Park 10 p.m. 10 p.m. 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Free with Student ID Free $3 with Student ID $5

After a summer recording Get a hot and fluffy start With plenty of action, Cultural pride abounds their new album in Sacra- on your weekend with the romance and fantasy to go in downtown South Bend. mento, Calif. the all-original biggest comedy show of the around, “Thor” is the per- Come for Irish dancing, group based out of Notre year. This Mexican comedi- fect movie for comic book sheep dogs, Clydesdale Dame is back. ND student an has appeared on Comedy lovers or friends seeking Horses, Scottish Cattle, band Ratboy will open for Central and “Good Morning some Norse mythology eye Highland games, tug of In Euphoric Company. Head America.” Join your fellow candy. And as always, a war, bagpipe and Celtic over for great music and all students on South Quad for a classic date night out for bands, children’s activi- your ambient-pop dreams hilarious night with Gabriel those looking for affordable ties, food, drink, enter- will come true. Iglesias. entertainment. tainment and more!

By STEPHANIE WALZ seen him as a finalist on NBC’s Scene Writer “Last Comic Standing” in 2006 or on Nickelodeon’s “All That.” If you’re looking to add a Since then, Iglesias made little “fluff” to your weekend, frequent appearances on Com- you’re in luck. The hilarious edy Central with his famous Gabriel Iglesias, or as he likes to stand-up routines and was call himself, “Fluffy,” will be on featured on “Jimmy Kimmel campus this Friday to entertain Live,” “The Tonight Show with us with his nationally famous Jay Leno,” and “Good Morning stand-up routine. America,” to name a few. Iglesias brings his Mexican Iglesias provides comedy heritage alive on stage and in- that entertains people of all tegrates it into his comedic rou- ages, which has contributed to tines. He accompanies his paro- his booming popularity over the dies of everyday situations with last few years. Ranging from precise sound effects, spot-on stories about being pulled over impersonations and engaging by the cops to anecdotes about storytelling. By making light of his girlfriend and family, his daily issues people can relate material brings something for to, he has captured the hearts everyone because we’ve all of millions and certainly never been there at some point. fails to keep the audiences in Bringing humor to everyday stitches. life, Iglesias and his electrifying Originally from southern comedy will be on our very own California, Iglesias is now tak- South Quad. ing the United States by storm. So, if the Dillon Hall Pep Ral- He currently has two sold out ly doesn’t give you the laughs tours nationwide, “I’m Not Fat you’re looking for, grab some … I’m Fluffy” and “Hot and friends and a blanket and come Fluffy,” coining the term “fluffy” see Iglesias for a real comedy fix to describe his weight. Friday night. Iglesias got his start on the Galavision TV show “Que Lo- Contact Stephanie Walz at swalz@ cos!” but you may also have nd.edu ELISA DE CASTRO | Observer Graphic page 12 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Classifieds Thursday, September 1, 2011

MLB Prosecutors drop remaining charges against Bonds

Associated Press Matt Parrella declined com- 11-1 to convict him for deny- ment. ing that anyone other than SAN FRANCISCO — Fed- Bonds’ lawyer, Allen Ruby, his doctor ever injected him. eral prosecutors on Wednes- said that his client’s legal Bonds faces a maximum of day dropped all the remain- team was focused on the 10 years in prison, though ing charges against Barry slugger’s sentencing hearing federal guidelines recom- Bonds, days after a judge in December. Ruby declined mend a sentence of 15 to 21 upheld the slugger’s convic- to discuss whether Bonds months. tion on an obstruction of jus- intended to appeal the ob- Illston, who upheld the tice count. struction conviction. obstruction count last Fri- The U.S. attorney’s office Bonds was among the big- day, also is free to impose a in San Francisco filed court gest stars convicted as a re- lesser sentence, which she papers informing U.S. Dis- sult of an investigation into did after two previous tri- trict Judge Susan Illston it the Bay Area Laboratory Co- als involving a champion was dismissing the three Operative (BALCO) steroids cyclist and track coach each charges of making false ring, a probe headed by fed- convicted of lying in cases statements still pending eral agent Jeff Novitzky that that grew out of the BALCO against Bonds, Major League also ensnared Olympic gold probe. Cyclist Tammy Thom- Baseball’s all-time home medal-winning track star as and track coach Trevor AP runs leader. A jury dead- Marion Jones. Graham each received sen- Bonds enters the San Francisco federal courthouse March 21, locked on the three counts Bonds was initially tences of house arrest. 2011 for the first day of his trial for obstruction of justice. at Bonds’ trial in April. charged in November 2007 Bonds, Thomas and Gra- The deadline for prosecu- with lying to the grand jury ham were the only three cases are rarely reinstated. good chance of avoiding tors to start the process for during a December 2003 ap- BALCO figures who pleaded Attorney William Keane, prison time.” a retrial on those charges pearance when he testified not guilty and went to trial who represented Thomas, Peter Keane, a Golden was about 30 days away. that his personal trainer on charges of lying about said it’s highly unlikely Gate University law profes- Now, Bonds won’t face a new misled him into believing performance enhancing prosecutors will reinstate sor, said he was “a little sur- trial on accusations that he the designer steroids and drugs. the charges, and that he prised” that prosecutors de- lied to a grand jury back in performance enhancing Prosecutors on Wednesday expects Bonds won’t go to cided to drop the charge on 2003 when he testified that drugs he was taking were dismissed the counts “with- prison even though prosecu- which jurors voted 11-1 to he never knowingly received legal supplements. out prejudice,” meaning they tors are expected to argue convict Bonds. steroids or human growth A majority of jurors this could reinstate the charges for that. “But at the end of the day, hormone from trainer Greg year voted to acquit him on before the statute of limi- “Given that the core part he’s a convicted felon and Anderson, and that no one charges he lied when he de- tations expires. However, of the case hung and given was shown to have obstruct- other than his doctors ever nied knowingly taking ste- that’s a routine legal maneu- the other sentences in the ed a federal grand jury,” Ke- injected him with anything. roids and human growth ver when dismissing crimi- BALCO cases,” Keane said, ane said. “The prosecutors Assistant U.S. Attorney hormone. The jurors voted nal charges and dropped “Bonds has a reasonably won.”

MLB Rangers acquire Treanor and Gonzalez in separate deals

Associated Press Gonzalez was 2-2 with a said. “They’re catching him (2010-11). season with the Royals, bat- 4.27 ERA in 49 relief appear- at a great time. He’s familiar “I’m excited. I’m going to go ting .226 in 65 games, includ- ARLINGTON, Texas — AL ances this season for Balti- with the American League, so out there and I’m going to try ing a team-high 62 starts at West-leading Texas made a more, which traded the Texas there should be little transi- to win the championship now, catcher. Treanor had been on pair of trades Wednesday to native to the Rangers for a tion. He’s obviously familiar and especially right now that the concussion disabled list strengthen its roster for the player to be named. with the state of Texas. So I’m feeling good,” Gonzalez since July 31, but had since stretch run, acquiring reliev- “We weren’t necessarily it’s a really good situation for said. “The bad part is obvious- played seven games at Dou- er Mike Gonzalez and bring- looking to land just any left- them.” ly I wanted to do more here in ble-A Northwest Arkansas on ing back catcher Matt Tre- hander,” Daniels said. “It had The Rangers also recalled Baltimore. ... I’m going to go an injury rehab assignment. anor. to be the right guy, with the right-hander Wilmer Font to Texas and see what these “He brings experience, he’s Treanor was with the Rang- ability to get both lefties and and placed him on the 60-day guys are about over there. If been with these guys before, ers last season when they won righties out. We felt Mike was disabled list, and designated they’re anything like Tommy he brings energy,” Washing- their first AL pennant and above the line. ... He seems to right-hander Tim Wood for (Hunter), I’m going to be all ton said. “We’re happy to have he set a career high with 82 have locked in right now.” assignment. right.” him back.” games played. Texas traded Gonzalez has made 13 con- Font hasn’t pitched this sea- Just before the non-waiver After the Rangers added him to Kansas City at the end secutive scoreless appearanc- son after undergoing Tommy trade deadline last month, catcher Yorvit Torrealba and of spring training for cash, es since July 22, allowing only John surgery last October. the Rangers got right-hander Mike Napoli last winter, Tre- then got him back from the five hits over 12 1-3 innings in Wood was acquired from Koji Uehara from Baltimore anor became the third catcher Royals for cash. that span. Pittsburgh on Aug. 18, but had for Hunter and infielder Chris in spring training. Napoli also “We know Matt,” general “Gonzo is going to be a really a 9.64 ERA in four relief ap- Davis. has been a designated hitter manager Jon Daniels said. nice piece for Ron Washington pearances at Triple-A Round The deals for Gonzalez and played first base this sea- “We’ll get a third catcher for and the Rangers. He’s pitch- Rock since then. and Treanor were completed son for Texas. September. He’s just the right ing as good as any American Gonzalez has a 2.89 ERA hours before the deadline for “It allows Wash some flex- fit for us. He’s a good fit in League reliever, left-hander, in 380 career appearances players to be eligible for the ibility when he wants to DH the clubhouse who knows our reliever period,” Baltimore for Pittsburgh (2003-06), At- postseason roster. one of the catchers,” Daniels pitchers.” manager Buck Showalter lanta (2007-09) and Baltimore Treanor spent the entire said.

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MLB Tigers complete eighth inning rally to top Royals

Associated Press manager Ned Yost said. “He covered a lot of ground to DETROIT — The Kansas City even get close to that.” Royals probably should be Alex Avila was intentionally riding a three-game winning walked before Wilson Betemit streak into Thursday’s series hit a liner into the right-field finale against Detroit. corner to drive in pinch- Instead, thanks to two blown runner Brennan Boesch. Jeff eighth-inning leads, Kansas Francoeur cut down Avila at City needs a victory just to the plate to end the inning. split the four-game set with “It was a combination of the first-place Tigers. bad pitches by me and good “We just need to find a way swings by them,” Wood said. to close out these games,” “I threw Wilson a slider down said rookie third baseman and in, and he just dropped Mike Moustakas, who went 1 the bat head on it.” for 4 in Kansas City’s 5-4 loss The Tigers acquired the on Wednesday. journeyman Betemit from the This time, Kansas City led Royals on July 20. 4-2 going into the eighth, but “I know Blake throws hard, Blake Wood (5-2) couldn’t get so I was looking for something the clean inning the Royals I could hit,” Betemit said. “He needed to hand things over to threw me a slider, and I put a closer Joakim Soria. great swing on it.” AP Austin Jackson sparked the The Royals put two runners Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson slides safely into home in the third inning of Detroit’s 5-4 win over winning rally with a leadoff on in the ninth, but Jose Kansas City on Wednesday. The Tigers remain 5 1/2 games ahead of Cleveland in the division. triple for his fourth hit of Valverde retired Alcides the game. Ramon Santiago Escobar for his 40th save in a drive to right on a 1-2 pitch leadoff single and scored Giavotella made four followed with a sacrifice fly. 40 chances. each time. on Cabrera’s double. Cabrera highlight-reel plays at second With one out and Delmon “Every time you lose a one- “You tell yourself you don’t then scored when Young base, and Gordon robbed Young on first, Victorrun game, you hate it,” Yost want to go down swinging couldn’t Billy Butler’s drive Avila with a leaping catch as Martinez hit a tying double said. “We had a two-run lead and I got two pitches that to left and misplayed it again he crashed into the fence in into left-center. Alex Gordon and we couldn’t hold it in the were up,” he said. “But good while trying to pick it up. left. made a diving attempt on the eighth.” teams find ways to win games Jackson scored each of “When I talked to Ned a ball but couldn’t haul it in. Eric Hosmer had a pair of in the later innings, and that’s Detroit’s first two runs, on couple days ago, he said “Alex made the dive, and I solo homers for Kansas City, what they did.” Young’s sacrifice fly in the he was very happy that his couldn’t tell if he got it or not which has dropped four of Kansas City added two first and Nate Adcock’s wild players aren’t just hitters — until I saw Melky (Cabrera) six. Hosmer connected in the more runs in the sixth to pitch in the third. they play defense,” Tigers running after the ball,” Royals second and the fourth, hitting take a 4-2 lead. Gordon hit a Royals rookie Johnny manager Jim Leyland said. page 14 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Thursday, September 1, 2011

MLB Indians top A’s in 16 keep pace in AL Central race

Associated Press “It was all in slow motion,” long ago in that game that I for- Smith said. “I sent him and got what happened.” CLEVELAND — The Cleve- then I said, ‘Uh, oh.’” It was also the longest game land Indians are performing The play was close, but plate in Cleveland since May 7, 1995 drama like no other team — and umpire Bruce Dreckman ruled — when the Indians went to the is one believing it’s destined for Phelps was safe and the A’s World Series for the first time something much more. didn’t argue. since 1954. “Maybe it is our year,” reliev- “The replays are showing he “We keep pulling out games er Frank Herrmann said. was out,” Oakland manager like this,” said Herrmann (4-0), Jack Hannahan’s single with Bob Melvin said. “It was im- who worked four perfect in- one out in the 16th inning possible to see from my angle. nings. “Things are falling into scored sliding pinch-runner There’s nothing we can do place for us or we’re making Cord Phelps from second base about it now.” them fall into place.” and gave Cleveland a 4-3 win Suzuki was certain he got The marathon featured a over the Oakland Athletics on Phelps, but didn’t know where Progressive Field record 34 Wednesday night, moving the the rookie was in relation to the strikeouts — 19 by Oakland bend-but-don’t break Indians plate. pitchers, who also combined back into second place in the “It was a close play, one of for eight perfect innings from AL Central. those things where you can’t the seventh to 15th. A season of comebacks, inju- tell if he was safe,” the catch- The A’s threatened in the ries and late-inning heroics has er said. “I tagged him. I know 10th, 11th and 12th, but a new chapter. that. It’s too bad to lose after couldn’t push the go-ahead “These guys aren’t giving we battled so hard.” run across. They stranded six up,” Indians manager Manny Hannahan was mobbed by runners in the three innings, Acta said. “That’s good.” the Indians, who won for the leaving the bases loaded in the Jim Thome singled with one 17th time in their last at-bat at 12th against Chad Durbin, who out in the 16th off Josh Outman home, jumped Chicago in the got out of the one-out jam by AP (3-4), the A’s eighth pitcher, division and stayed 5½ games striking out Ryan Sweeney and Indians third baseman Jack Hannahan hits the game-winning and was replaced by Phelps. behind first-place Detroit. It retiring DeJesus on a pop to single in the 16th inning to beat the A’s 4-3 Wednesday. Carlos Santana lined a single to was Cleveland’s 11th walk-off short. center before Hannahan, who win at home, the Indians’ 13th Suzuki homered for Oak- foot tendon from doctors, and DH duties with Thome. Also, hit two solo homers, singled to one-run game in August and land, which dropped its fifth Acta expects the slugger to re- Indians outfielder Grady Size- right. Phelps never slowed as 46th this season. straight. turn this season. Hafner has more began a rehab stint at he was waved around by third- “I was just trying to stay up The Indians didn’t gain any been out since Aug. 21, when he Double-A Akron, and as long as base coach Steve Smith and the middle,” Hannahan ex- ground on the Tigers, but for a was injured trying to stretch a he doesn’t have any setbacks, was able to slip headfirst under plained of his game-winning change they did get a positive single during a game in Detroit. he could rejoin the club soon. the tag of catcher Kurt Suzuki, single. “To be honest with you medical report. Acta does not have a time- Hannahan’s second homer who had to jump to catch right I didn’t think about swing- Designated hitter Travis Haf- table for Hafner’s return, but off starter Rich Harden, a tow- fielder David DeJesus’ strong ing away (for another homer). ner received some “encourag- said when the cleanup hitter ering shot off the foul pole in throw. Those hits had happened so ing news” about his strained does come back, he will share right, tied it 3-3 in the sixth.

MLB Montero’s home run lifts Arizona to win over Colorado

ing seven earned runs in 60 in- can stay in the game for a long nings. time.” “I think there’s probably may- Arizona had two runners be just a little bit of internal thrown out at home and Colo- competition,” Collmenter said. rado one. “No one wants to be the guy Fowler led off the game that messes it up. We want to with a double, took third on a keep it going.” groundout, but was thrown out Sean Burroughs had a pinch- by strong-armed left fielder Ge- hit RBI single for the Diamond- rardo Parra trying to score on backs, who maintained a six- Carlos Gonzalez’s fly ball. game lead over second-place Willie Bloomquist singled and San Francisco in the NL West. Justin Upton was hit by a pitch The Giants beat the Chicago ahead of Montero’s one-out Cubs 4-0 earlier in the day. homer — his 14th of the season Arizona opens a three-game se- — on a 1-0 pitch from Rogers. ries in San Francisco on Friday Seth Smith doubled with two night. outs, then scored on Eliezer Dexter Fowler, without a Alfonzo’s single in the Rock- home run all season before this ies’ second. Montero threw out series, hit a solo shot for the sec- Alfonzo trying to take second ond straight night for Colorado. on the play, ending the inning. The rookie Collmenter, 3-1 in Fowler’s two-out homer, on a his last five starts, allowed five 1-2 pitch from Collmenter, cut hits, struck out three, walked Arizona’s lead to 3-2 in the none and hit a batter. Four third. Arizona relievers blanked Colo- Aaron Hill, who saved a run rado for the last three innings, with a diving stop in the fourth, capped by J.J. Putz in the ninth doubled with two outs for Ari- for his 35th save in 39 tries. zona in the sixth, then Parra “They are swinging the bats was walked intentionally. Bur- AP well and their pitchers are roughs, pinch-hitting for Col- Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero, left, and outfielder Chris Young celebrate after Montero’s making their pitches,” Fowler lmenter, singled up the middle three-run home run against the Rockies on Wednesday. The Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 4-2. said. “Put all that together you off Rogers’ glove to bring in Hill got a good team. We had some and make it 4-2. Associated Press 13 hits, we scored four runs. things we talked about we can opportunities and didn’t capi- Ryan Roberts tried to score There were people out there to do a better job at,” Tracy said, talize on them and came out on from first on Montero’s double PHOENIX — Colorado man- be knocked in, we just couldn’t “because it has been our down- the bottom.” to left in the seventh, but the ager Jim Tracy was lament- do it. They took one swing in the fall all season long. All season The Rockies, swept for the left fielder Smith threw the cut- ing more of the same after the first inning as our starter was long it has been our downfall.” fifth time this season, have lost off to second baseman Mark El- Rockies were beaten 4-2 by trying to settle in and it is the Josh Collmenter (9-8) limited five of six. Esmil Rogers (6-4) lis. Alfonzo took the relay throw the Arizona Diamondbacks on difference in the game.” the Rockies to two runs in six gave up four runs and seven and made the tag at the plate Wednesday night. Miguel Montero’s second innings as the Diamondbacks hits in six innings to drop to 0-3 for the out. Parra was easily The chances were there. The three-run homer in as many set a franchise record with 12 in his last four starts. thrown out trying to score after clutch hits weren’t. The result nights — in the first inning — consecutive home wins. The “I will try to find out what an errant throw to third in the was a three-game sweep at the provided all the offense the nine-game overall streak is Ari- happens in the first inning,” eighth. hands of the surprising NL West Diamondbacks needed in their zona’s longest since a franchise- Rogers said. “The last couple Upton was hit by a pitch for leaders and the Rockies’ fifth ninth straight victory. best 12 straight from June 18- of starts I had a little control. the 16th time, tied with Wash- loss in six games. Colorado was 1 for 7 with 30, 2003. That is what happened tonight. ington’s Danny Espinosa for “Once again tonight we got runners in scoring position. The Diamondbacks’ starting I need to find out what I can do most in the NL. Parra’s nine eight hits, we scored two runs,” “We have a month of baseball pitchers have a 1.05 ERA dur- better. After the first inning ev- outfield assists this season are Tracy said. “Last night we got left and hopefully some of the ing the winning streak, allow- erything was good and I think I a career-high. Thursday, September 1, 2011 The Observer u Sports ndsmcobserver.com | page 15

MLB Giants make significant personnel moves after losses Associated Press than $15 million in the com- ally it was coming,” Mark bined contracts of Rowand DeRosa said of the shake- SAN FRANCISCO — With and Tejada. up. “We didn’t know who, or his club falling further out “I don’t expect anything. when it was coming. At some of playoff contention by the We’ll see what happens. point something had to be day, Giants general man- We’ve got the whole day to done.” ager Brian Sabean started work on it,” Sabean said. A 15-year big league veter- making sweeping changes The GM didn’t find any an, Tejada won the 2002 AL Wednesday. takers before the 9 p.m. lo- MVP across San Francisco Outfielder Aaron Rowand cal time deadline for trading Bay with the Oakland Ath- and infielder Miguel Tejada either player for them to be letics. were designated for assign- playoff-eligible. “I just thank them for the ment by the defending World Rowand, the team’s sec- opportunity,” Tejada said Series champions, who trail ond-highest paid player be- in a brief phone interview. first-place Arizona by a sea- hind pitcher Barry Zito, is Asked if he saw the move son-high six games in the making $12 million this sea- coming, he said: “I don’t pay NL West race. The Giants son and was due the same attention, I just try to play beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0 for 2012 — but money wasn’t baseball.” to avoid a sweep and end a an issue in the decision with “Everybody knows what I three-game losing streak, Rowand. can do in this game, what I while the D-backs beat Colo- “Ownership was apprised can do on a baseball field,” rado 4-2 at home on Wednes- throughout the process. That Tejada said later. “I would day night. wasn’t a problem,” Sabean have liked (to help the Giants Arizona visits for a crucial said. “He was given an op- win). It just did not happen.” three-game weekend series portunity. ... Did it turn out Rowand had cleaned out starting Friday night. the way we wanted to in the his locker by late Wednes- “We’re at a spot in the end? Obviously not. But it’s day morning, shaking hands season where we have to do time for both parties to move with several teammates be- some damage control with on.” fore he left the ballpark. AP the roster. A couple things The 34-year-old Rowand “I wish things would have Giants shortstop Miguel Tejada makes a diving stop during played into it. In both cases, was batting .233 with four turned out differently,” Row- San Francisco’s game against the Houston Astros on Aug. 26. there was diminished play- home runs and 21 RBIs in and said in a text message. ing time, diminished roles,” 108 games. He was hitless “I thank the Giants for the Phillies. manager Bruce Bochy said. Sabean said. “If this stays in seven at-bats during the opportunity. And, more than The news was tough for “We’ve dug ourselves a pret- ugly, we’ve got to turn the current homestand and was anything else, I’m going to Burrell to take, but he un- ty good hole here but it’s a page, look at some other mired in a 1-for-24 (.042) miss my teammates and derstood, too. gritty group, and we’ll keep people and get ready for next slump dating to Aug. 13. He wish each and every one of “Some moves had to be fighting until the end.” year, and try to win and de- hasn’t drawn a walk since them the best.” made for us to get back on The Giants still hope to get velop at the same time.” July 5. Also Wednesday, San Fran- track, hopefully,” he said. struggling $126 million lefty Sabean worked to try to The 37-year-old Tejada re- cisco recalled outfielder Pat “This team needed some Zito back from foot and ankle move both players to other ceived a $6.5 million, one- Burrell from a rehab assign- changes.” injuries by mid-September clubs within the day so they year deal in December to ment and reinstated him Wednesday’s win was only for the stretch run. He was could “continue their ca- join the Giants. He was bat- from the 15-day disabled list the sixth victory in 16 games left off the postseason roster reers.” The Giants have 10 ting .239 with four homers after he missed 43 games for San Francisco, which for all three rounds last fall. days to trade or release each and 26 RBIs in 91 games. He with a mid-right foot strain. finished up August at 11- Sabean wouldn’t say player, but would have had was 4 for 20 since being ac- The club also purchased the 18 with 78 runs — the low- whether the Giants might to trade them to a contender tivated from the 15-day dis- contract of infielder Brett est monthly runs total since be willing to also part ways before Thursday for them to abled list Aug. 16 after miss- Pill from Triple-A Fresno. the Giants scored 77 in April with the pitcher, in the fifth be eligible for another team’s ing 25 games with a lower Burrell and Rowand are 2009. season of his seven-year postseason roster. Still, San abdominal strain. longtime friends. They “We still believe we can deal, and take on his huge Francisco is absorbing more “I think we knew eventu- played together with the climb back in this thing,” contract at some point.

Observer File Photo Belles sophomore defender Anna Stollhans attempts to gain possession of the ball in a game Sept. 8 against Illinois Wesleyan.

matches. The top four teams in conference regular sea- Looking son play will compete for the continued from page 20 MIAA’s automatic Division III tournament berth at the start Before MIAA play opens of November. Sept. 14, the Belles will face The season begins Friday four non-conference foes. against Defiance College at 5 Once Saint Mary’s starts p.m. conference play, they will face each of its eight opponents Contact Matt Unger at twice in home-and-home [email protected] page 16 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Thursday, September 1, 2011

NBA Tennis Clock running out Williams on NBA lockout withdraws from Open

Associated Press

NEW YORK — The U.S. Open’s most stunning loss Wednesday was bigger than just the Grand Slam tourna- ment, with Venus Williams withdrawing and revealing she’s suffering from an auto- immune disease. The seven-time major cham- pion said in a statement that she was recently diagnosed with Sjogren’s Syndrome, “an ongoing medical condition that AP affects my energy level and Williams celebrates during her straight-sets victory over causes fatigue and joint pain.” Vesna Dolonts on Monday in the first round of the U.S. Open. AP The 31-year-old Williams NBA commissioner David Stern, right, speaks to reporters Wednesday pulled out of two hard-court became even more true with withdrew because of illness in New York after concluding talks with players and owners. tuneup tournaments this sum- Williams’ exit. before his first-round match. mer because she was not feel- The second-seeded Russian The Swede was scheduled to Associated Press “We don’t have any deadlines ing well. But she came back at needed three ragged sets to face qualifier Louk Sorensen in mind,” Stern said. “We just Flushing Meadows, and in her reach the third round, beating in the first round. “Lucky los- NEW YORK — There’s still have meetings in mind and dis- first match in two months, Wil- 69th-ranked Kateryna Bonda- er” Rogerio Dutra da Silva of time for a deal to keep the entire cussions in mind.” liams beat Vesna Dolonts 6-4, renko 7-5, 3-6, 6-3. With the Brazil took his spot and made NBA season intact, though it’s Neither side would say when 6-3 on Monday. winners of the last four major it to the second round, win- running out. or where the next meetings She was supposed to play tournaments missing from the ning when Sorensen retired And with that in mind, own- would take place, indicating a 22nd-seeded Sabine Lisicki in second round, players with a because of cramps. ers and players realize it’s time desire for a level of privacy that the second round. Instead, the lot of Grand Slam experience Soderling’s agent said in to stop talking about each other, has been largely absent in the women’s field is even more un- are in short supply. Zvonareva a statement that he started and start talking to each other. process. Stern was critical of the certain. has that, losing in the final at feeling “really bad” Tuesday They returned to the bargain- players while meeting with the “I think she’s a tough girl Wimbledon and here at Flush- night with stomach pain and a ing table Wednesday, meeting media after the Aug. 1 session, and I think she’ll come back,” ing Meadows in 2010. headache, and a doctor recom- for about six hours in just their and Fisher said “things seem to said Lisicki, who saw Williams “I wouldn’t say I’m pleased mended he not play. second bargaining session since get spun out of control, either by on Wednesday wearing match with the quality of tennis I One American teen pulled a the league’s lockout began on us or by them” whenever they clothing and was surprised to showed, but I’m pleased the big upset on the women’s side, July 1. talk specifics in the press. learn she’d withdrawn. way I handled the match,” said while another couldn’t hold “Everyone loses if we don’t “So we’re just going to focus Before the news broke that Zvonareva, who overcame 46 onto a lead. reach an agreement, that’s on the deal. That’s all we can the older Williams sister was unforced errors. Christina McHale reached something that I think has al- do,” Fisher said. “We feel it’s the out, Vera Zvonareva was al- A two-time Grand Slam run- the third round of a Grand ways been understood,” union best way to respect the process, ready happy just to advance. ner-up on the men’s side didn’t Slam tournament for the first president Derek Fisher of the to just try to do a better job of In a wide-open women’s draw, even get started at the Open. time, beating eighth-seeded Lakers said. “But as we ap- staying clear of that type of situ- that counts for a lot — and that Sixth-seeded Robin Soderling Marion Bartoli in straight sets. proach Sept. 1 and obviously the ation. training camp schedule to start “We just feel that a little bit on Oct. 1, the urgency is just con- less — or a lot less — of talking tinuing to build and increase on outside of the room and more both sides, and we’re going to talking inside of the room is bet- remain focused on finding a way ter for everyone,” he added. to get this done.” Fisher said there were no new Neither side offered any spe- proposals for a new deal. The cifics or would say if progress players made the last one on was made, but said they plan June 30, an offer the league said many more meetings in hopes of would have increased average having basketball begin without player salaries to nearly $7 mil- interruption. lion in the sixth year. “I don’t see any benefit to Owners, seeking significant characterizing our positions,” salary reductions from the play- Deputy Commissioner Adam Sil- ers after losing hundreds of mil- ver said, a thought repeated fre- lions of dollars in each year of quently by both sides. the previous CBA, imposed the “I will say we are not apart in lockout hours later, and nothing terms of an agreed urgency on much has happened since. getting a deal done and we’re Stern set Labor Day week- not apart on the need to avoid end as an unofficial deadline missing games and we’re not for when progress needed to be apart on the agreed impact that made during an ESPN.com pod- will have, not just on our teams cast earlier this month. and our players, but the commu- So, is he satisfied? nities in which they operate in “We had a meeting before as well.” Labor Day and agreed that we Commissioner David Stern would continue to meet,” Stern and San Antonio owner Peter said. Holt, head of the labor relations Following the schedule from committee, also represented the the 1998 lockout, the only time owners at a Manhattan hotel. the NBA lost games to a work Executive director Billy Hunter stoppage, the NBA has a couple and attorney Ron Klempner at- of weeks before anything is in tended from the union. jeopardy. The start of camps, The sides hadn’t met since then scheduled for Oct. 5, were Aug. 1, despite saying they postponed on Sept. 24, and the hoped to follow that with mul- first preseason games weren’t tiple sessions before the end of called off until Oct. 6. the month. They are far apart The first exhibition games this on major issues, but Stern said year are set for Oct. 9, and may- there is “clearly enough time” be they can still happen. to make a deal that would allow “It’s very obvious that coming the regular season to open as out of the lockout being July 1 scheduled on Nov. 1. and into this part of August, it’s He added he has no timetable very clear both sides are feeling for when cancelations might a sense of urgency,” Fisher said. be necessary. The NBA quickly “We’re very focused on getting shot down a report this week a deal done and that’s how we’ll they would happen at an owners proceed from this point going meeting on Sept. 15. forward.” Thursday, September 1, 2011 The Observer u Sports ndsmcobserver.com | page 17

SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer Irish women’s runners take off at the start of the Notre Dame Invitational on Oct. 1 last year. The squad returns to the Crusader Invitational where they took first in 2010.

gion this season — placed gan by one point, 26-27 at last long year ahead of us.” ranked sixth in the Great eight runners in the top-nine year’s meet. Senior Suzanna Sullivan, Lakes region — will be fresh- Rookies last year. Piane, however, said The men’s and women’s who led the Irish last year by men Emily Frydrych, Gabby continued from page 20 this year will be much tough- teams combined to claim running a 18:17.50 time in Gonzales, Katherine Stultz er. each of the top 11 spots, with Valparaiso, returns to lead and Katie Moran. their first collegiate competi- “Marquette was not there then-junior Gena Bleyer giv- the squad along with junior This year’s Crusader Invita- tion this weekend. A handful last year. Now that they are, ing Notre Dame the victory by Jessica Rydberg, a top runner tional will include Valparaiso, of upperclassmen, including it is a significantly better finishing 13 seconds before two years ago who is back af- Marquette and Wisconsin- sophomores Patrick Lesie- meet,” Piane said. “They were Western Michigan’s Elizaveta ter an injury ended her 2010 Green Bay on the men’s side wicz, Kevin Jacobs and Pat- right behind us in Big Easts Boudreau. campaign. with Western Michigan added rick Smith and junior Jeffrey last year. If they run their top “This meet we use to see “We’re not going to over- on the women’s side. MacMillan, will also compete. ranked people, it could be a where people are at. It will race anyone,” Connelly said. The Irish start their season A year ago, the Irish domi- great meet.” be a mix between new people “[The runners] benefit from when the race begins at 6 p.m. nated the field in Valparaiso, The women’s team will also and freshmen,” Irish women’s lining up and competing. Friday in Valparaiso, Ind. finishing first with just 16 return to the Crusader Invita- coach Tim Connelly said. “We You’ll see some people who points. Notre Dame — ranked tional to defend their crown want to win every time we go aren’t so experienced.” Contact Matthew DeFranks at fourth in the Great Lakes re- after nipping Western Michi- out there but we have a long, Debuting for the Irish — [email protected]

COURTNEY ECKERLE/The Observer Sophomore middle hitter Christie Wyble, left, and junior setter Danie Brink compete during last season’s 3-0 victory over Albion.

The Belles are looking to im- prove upon their 2010 record of Features 5-21. The only participant in the continued from page 20 2011 Mount Union Invitational that Saint Mary’s faced last year is Hope, the source of two 3-0 three leaders in kills. Returning Belles defeats last season. from injury and looking to lead “We have nowhere to go but the team’s freshmen is senior up,” Kuschel said. “We’ve been setter Danie Brink, who is back in the gym since Aug. 18, get- after less than a year recovering ting a lot of touches on the ball from a torn ACL. and doing a lot of team building. “It’s very exciting for our of- Everyone’s been working hard in fense,” Kuschel said. “[Our other the gym.” starters are] junior outside hitter The Belles will begin the tour- Stephanie Bodien, junior middle nament Friday at 4 p.m. when hitter Allison Zandarski, sopho- they face Mount Union. more middle hitter Christi Wyble, and our senior libero Meg Rose is Contact Laura Coletti at our go-to defensive player.” [email protected] page 18 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Thursday, September 1, 2011

SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer From left to right, junior goalkeeper Maddie Fox, junior forward Lindsay Brown and sophomore midfielder Rebecca Twining lock arms before Notre Dame’s season opener.

Badgers, and immediately she’s better with balls in Despite the results, Wal- while Voigt may have the started making up for lost the air. She probably would drum was pleased with his starting spot for now, Wal- Opener time. Voigt, have got- young goal- drum insist- continued from page 20 the na- ten the start k e e p e r ’ s ed all three tion’s No. 1 against Wis- play. goalies need in practice and time in the goalkeep- consin if we “ [ V o i g t ] to stay sharp preseason matches. Mean- er recruit, thought she played very and keep im- while Voigt was sidelined showed so was ready.” well this “[Voigt] played very well proving. with an ankle injury she much prog- With Voigt w e e k e n d , ” this weekend. Maybe one “[Voigt] is sustained while playing in ress that “[Fox] is a great shot at the back, W a l d r u m of the goals she could going to be Germany. When the Aug. 19 last week- stopper, especially the Irish said. “Maybe have handled differently, our start- home opener against Wis- end she got in tight.” took to the one of the but there’s not much er for this consin arrived, it was Fox the nod to field in Car- goals she she could have done.” w e e k e n d , ” who earned the start in the start against olina. could have he said. “If Randy Waldrum net, recording three saves two of Notre However, handled dif- Randy Waldrum she contin- and her first solo shutout. Dame’s big- Irish coach their week- ferently, but ues to play “[Fox and Jasper] were our gest match- end took a there’s not Irish coach well, then keepers in the preseason, ups all year: turn for the much she you could say and it was clear that Maddie No. 2 North worse af- could have it’s her job had the upper hand there,” Carolina and ter a heart- done. There to lose. The Waldrum said. “We started No. 21 Duke breaking 2-1 wasn’t a lot big thing is her against Wisconsin, and at the Caro- loss to the of help from the 10 people in to keep Maddie ready at the she played very well for us.” lina Classic. Tar Heels in front of her.” drop of the hat, and she’s While Fox had claimed “[Fox] is a great shot stop- overtime, and was totally Heading forward now, the done that so far.” the job after the preseason, per, especially in tight,” soured with a thorough 3-1 Irish will look to right the Voigt returned shortly be- Waldrum said. “But [Voigt] beating at the hands of the ship this weekend against Contact Jack Hefferon at fore the game against the has a bit more height, and Blue Devils. Tulsa and Indiana. And [email protected] Thursday, September 1, 2011 The Observer u Today ndsmcobserver.com | page 19

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ND Women’s Soccer Goal searching Defending champs still looking for replacement for graduated star Weiss

By JACK HEFFERON now have three goalkeeping Sports Writer candidates. The lone return- er is junior Maddie Fox, who Over the course of last only gave up an own-goal in year’s national champion- her first two seasons. Join- ship season, one of the sure ing her on the roster are things for Notre Dame was highly touted freshmen Sar- goalkeeper Nikki Weiss. ah Voigt and Jennifer Jas- Weiss had the size and poise per. to lead the team from the It has been said that a back line, and started every team with two goalkeepers game through the national has no goalkeeper at all, and championship run. three would only muddle the While Weiss’ presence situation further. For the in the goal may have been moment though, Waldrum the winning difference for has no problem with having the team last season, her three keepers in the mix. graduation now leaves Irish “You want a competition,” coach Randy Waldrum with he said. “It’s great to have a unique dilemma. them pushing each other. “It’s always tough when As we get deeper into the you lose someone with that season we’ll want a definite much experience,” Waldrum starter, but for the next few said. “It’s probably hardest weeks, it’s still an open as- with goalies, because while sessment.” field players change more That assessment began in frequently within the play of the summer preseason. Fox the game, the backup goalie and Jasper battled for the doesn’t see a lot of meaning- top spot, splitting reps SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer ful minutes.” Junior goalkeeper Maddie Fox surveys the field during Notre Dame’s 2-0 season-opening victory With Weiss gone, the Irish see OPENER/page 18 over Wisconsin on Aug. 19. The Irish are still searching for a steady replacement to Nikki Weiss.

SMC Soccer Experienced squad expects to improve in MIAA competition

By MATT UNGER “We return most of our “She’s a natural center mid- ing strong at all 11 positions lowing day, the team takes on Sports Writer starters and impact players fielder and got stronger as the on the field, as he believed Thiel College from the same which should help us out to a season went on,” Joyce said. weaknesses at some positions location. Although the program has fast start,” Joyce said. “They “We’re looking for her to be- cost the Belles in close games “We’re looking for a 2-0 struggled in recent years, know what it takes to win and come one of the elite players last season. He also expects start this weekend,” Joyce Belles coach Michael Joyce be successful in the [MIAA] in the league.” contributions from freshman said. “We’d like to get in the expects his squad to improve conference.” Senior co-captain midfield- defender Kerry Green. rhythm of winning and suc- this year and make great Joyce expects big contribu- er and forward Katelyn Ton- “[Green] has looked very im- cess, so we expect it every strides toward competing in tions from returning starter do-Steele led the team with pressive in practices so far,” time we play. “ conference play. and sophomore midfielder four goals last season, and Joyce said. “She’s athletic, Following this weekend’s In Joyce’s first year with the Mollie Valencia, who was an Joyce expects her to continue a great tackler and can play Defiance Classic, Saint Mary’s Belles program in 2010, the All-MIAA selection last sea- her offensive role. Senior de- great balls out of the back.” returns Tuesday for their team finished 3-16, but the son. Valencia tied for second fender Michelle Marshall will The Belles start their sea- home opener against Man- coach hopes those losses will in scoring on the team with serve as the other co-captain. son Friday at Defiance Classic chester College. lead to a growing experience three goals and tied for first While on the recruiting in Ohio, where they will face in 2011. in assists with two. trail, Joyce emphasized be- host Defiance College. The fol- see LOOKING/page 15

ND Cross Country SMC Volleyball Piane gives veterans a break Belles travel to Ohio

By MATTHEW DEFRANKS for stiff competition Sports Writer

Notre Dame will open its By LAURA COLETTI “Our competition’s going to season this weekend during Sports Writer be very tough,” she said. “We’re the Crusader Invitational host- going to be facing some nation- ed by Valparaiso on Friday. The Belles are back in ac- al contenders and we’re going Fresh faces will lead the No. tion Friday as they begin their to be expecting a lot from a lot 23 Irish men’s squad in the season with a trip to Alliance, of freshman. They’ll be getting meet. No members that ran Ohio for the Mount Union Invi- some playing time this week- in the NCAAs will compete in tational. end as we try to figure out our this race, Irish coach Joe Pi- Along with host Mount Union starting rotation and get ready ane said. and Saint Mary’s, the tour- to face Kalamazoo next Tues- “This is an opportunity for nament features nationally- day when we start conference some kids to race at the colle- ranked Hope, Mount Saint Jo- play.” giate distance,” Piane said. “I seph, Case Western Reserve, The squad is stacked with an don’t want to race some of the Allegheny, and Geneva. The eight-member freshman class, older guys quite yet.” two-day tournament is back but also features several key Freshmen Jason Hoard and this year after a one-year ab- veterans, including a 1,000 ca- Christopher Quinn will see TOM YOUNG/The Observer sence and promises to be com- reer dig player and the top Sophomore Meg Ryan races in the Notre Dame Invitational petitive, according to third- see ROOKIES/page 17 last season. Ryan and the Irish head to Valparaiso, Ind., Friday. year Belles coach Toni Kuschel. see FEATURES/page 17