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the Office of Residence Life and were hired and a publicity push ORLH only sends information By EILEEN DUFFY Housing (ORLH) with a student drew many more cases than the about the Peer Advocacy Program to Assistant News Editor advocate to counsel him as he year before, said Gina Dolan, Program to students facing the prepares to defend himself. who took the reins of the pro­ more-serious hearings. While advocates are available for gram this year. A second reason, Dolan sug­ be updated Following the University’s deci­ basic meetings (termed “confer­ “[Leito, Trippi and I] kind of gested, could be that students sion to suspend star basketball ences”), students most often looked at this program and real­ receive a referral to the Peer player Kyle McAlarney, the Notre employ them when they’ve com­ ized it was an untapped Advocacy Program from ORLH Popular abroad spot Dame community has reignited mitted more serious infractions resource,” Dolan said. “We real­ itself — meaning they associate an oft-inflamed debate over dis­ and are facing a hearing — com­ ized there was a lot of influence it with the disciplinary heavy will see changes cipline. Fueling the fire is wide­ plete with two ORLH representa­ and power a group of students hand. spread confusion about Notre tives, a rector and witnesses. could have on our student body.” “Sometimes, then, they’re hesi­ Dame’s policy — confusion which McAlarney, for example, under­ Despite last year’s efforts, most tant to get involved with us, in By EVA BINDA a group of 10 students known as went a hearing before his sus­ students remain in the dark terms of not trusting us, or think­ News Writer Peer Advocates can straighten pension. about the Peer Advocacy ing we’re biased or not on then- out. Under the watch of Judicial Program — and the program’s level,” Dolan said, noting that The London Program, Notre Unfortunately, most on campus Council President James Leito leaders are quick to explain why. some of this year’s advocates Dame’s oldest and largest under­ don’t know they exist. and Vice President of Peer First, although 90 percent of have themselves been disciplined graduate study abroad opportu­ Dating back to the 1970s, the Advocacy John Trippi last year, ORLH cases result in the minor by ORLH. “We want to make nity, will undergo significant Peer Advocacy Program provides the program strove to bring itself conferences, said Judicial changes beginning in fall 2007. a student facing charges from more attention. Twelve advocates Council President Liz Kozlow, see PEER/page 4 Director of the London Program Paul Bradshaw said in an e-mail he recognized the need to make certain changes, specifi­ cally, modifying the current Jenkins encourages truth, holiness scheduling system, enhancing residence life and increasing internship opportunities. “At this Catholic university, In the past, there have been By JOHN-PAUL WITT let us be reminded that we problems coordinating breaks News Writer are oriented toward truth in and start dates that correspond our faith, truth that we should to those at Notre Dame, he said. The importance of seeking witness in our lives,” he said. “The principal motivation both spiritual and intellectual Jenkins drew from his back­ behind [these changes] is to satisfaction was the main ground as a philosophy pro­ bring [the program] more in line theme of the homily fessor, explaining that he with the dates of the semesters University President Father studied Aquinas for many I, on campus,” he said. “In the John Jenkins delivered years because the writing was future, we shall begin and end Monday at the annual Mass in “simple, but powerful.” our classes each semester within celebration of the feast of St. “He pursued truth, but a few days of the beginning and Thomas Aquinas. through faith and hope,” end of classes on [the main] “Many universities speak Jenkins said. campus.” about their goal being truth, Recalling the words of Pope The mid-semester break in but our goal is love,” Jenkins Benedict XVI in the encyclical London will shift to the same said. “God is Love,” Jenkins said time as fall break in South Bend, More than a hundred people the teachings of Aquinas “opening up the possibility of filled the Basilica of the draw students to “a deeper London students meeting up Sacred Heart to commemo­ faith.” with students from campus and rate the feast day of Aquinas, “We are reminded that we traveling together through the the patron saint of Catholic are called to the pursuit of A United Kingdom and Europe,” universities and students. truth,” he said, “not just to Bradshaw said. Jenkins asked the inspire the mind, but to love These calendar changes, he University community to God and one another.” said, will also provide advan­ remember “while we seek the Junior Jarrod Waugh said CHRISTIAN SAGARDIAZThe Observer tages to the British faculty teach- truth, we also seek to be University President Father John Jenkins delivers a homily at the holy.” see MASS/page 6 Basilica Monday for the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas. see LONDON/page 3 Return hard for abroad students Essay contest held on Reverse culture shock affects some as they re-adjust to campus life Pope's/God is Love'

By JENNIFER METZ said. “It is on a topic that is a News Writer By EMMA DRISCOLL very broad concern not just in News Writer the church, but I would say in For students who study the world in that it has two abroad, returning to the famil­ The Office of the President parts. The first part is theo­ iar campuses of Notre Dame aims to spur discussion of retical, philosophical, theolog­ and Saint Mary’s means seeing Pope Benedict XVI’s encyclical ical and the second part is old friends and professors and “God is Love” with an essay practical.” walking familiar paths to old competition and a student The essay contest will award classroom buildings. But for conference in the spring to prizes for essays submitted by some students, returning from discuss the work. students in three categories — abroad can cause a reverse The encyclical was chosen freshmen and sophomores, culture shock and lead to feel­ because it addresses issues juniors and seniors and grad­ ings of alienation and frustra­ that face not only the church, uate students. The guidelines tion rather than comfort. but the world as a whole, said for the contest are open-ended To help students deal with the Sabine M acCorm ack, the Rev. so students can consider the stress of returning to school, Theodore Hesburgh C.S.C. encyclical in a way that suits the University Counseling Professor of Arts and Letters. their interests, MacCormack Center offers counseling ses­ MacCormack is the faculty said. sions for returnees, said Staff advisor for the competition “Basically, students are Psychologist Dr. Wendy Settle. and the committee that will encouraged to think about the “Many times readjustm ent LINDSAY POULIN/The Observer run the conference. encyclical in the context of the Junior Erin O’Neill speaks about her time in Angers, France in “It’s the first encyclical of see ABROAD/page 6 the Study Abroad Office Monday. this papacy,” MacCormack see ESSAY/page 4 page 2 The Observer ♦ PAGE 2 Tuesday, January 30, 2007

I n s id e C o lu m n Question of the Day: W h ic h d o r m , o t h e r t h a n y o u r o w n , is y o u r f a v o r it e ? W h y ? Dear Selena Roberts,

A few weeks ago, you boldly stated that ‘the vibe out of Notre Dame was that Charlie Weis was surprised by the demands of the job and that he wants to leave. Beth Daley Christie Hjerpe Emily Brunner Emily Popoff Maria Petnuch Theresa Bea I’d venture to guess that the nation’s most rep­ utable paper doesn’t freshm an freshm an junior junior freshm an freshm an encourage its writers look- Ken Fowler Welsh Family Lyons Walsh Walsh Lyons Welsh Family ing like clueless fools. You ______must have missed the „ „ memo. Sports Editor “Lyons, “We only like “Dillon, “Is there any “Morrissey, “Lyons, On Sunday, you, a New because that’s Lyons!” because I other dorm because it’s as because Maria York Times reporter, wrote a piece about how what spend all my besides close to Lyons and Christie black coaches aren’t getting opportunities to everyone else time there. ” W alsh?” as you can live there!” prove their worth and bashed Notre Dame for the Ty Willingham situation. said. ” get. ” Funny story, Selena. Notre Dame gave Willingham a shot so many other black coaches are denied. But he failed. The problem I have with you’re argument stems from my vehement support for the notion that seven black head coaches at 119 schools is pathetic. But you do more harm than good to the cause by complaining about a school that indeed gave a black head coach a chance. Willingham got his first head coaching job at I n B r ie f Stanford after being only a position coach for the Vikings. He had no coordinator position experi­ Naunihal Singh, assistant ence. Of all the people to reference about minori­ professor of political science ty hirings, it’s not him. He didn’t earn it as much and Kellogg Institute Faculty as a guy like Ron Prince at Kansas State, and it Fellow, will speak about shows in the fact that Washington is struggling. “Military Weakness and Roberts should have talked to Prince, who Civil Wars in Africa,”a Work earned the Kansas State head job a year ago in Progress Seminar, today thanks to an impressive interview. He did his from 12:30 p.m. to 2 in room homework and pitched a business-like presenta­ C-103 of th e H esburgh tion to the school. He got the job after serving for Center. A box lunch will be three years as Virginia’s offensive coordinator — served following the seminar. an assistant position Willingham never got. Roberts claims in her column that Gwendolyn Oxenham,the "Willingham was forced out of Notre Dame in 2006 Sparks Prize Winner, 2004, not by the president or the athletic direc­ will read from her nonfiction tor, but by four-leaf boosters and trustees who, work “Essence Game” in the deep down, craved one of their own.” Hospitality Room of Reckers Imagine if every school in the country could today from 7:30 p.m. to 9. expect talking heads and faceless columnists to The event is sponsored by bash them if they had the audacity to fire a black the Creative Writing head coach who in three years lost more games Program. by 30 points than any other coach in the school’s history. Tenor Mark Beudert per­ Guys like Prince wouldn’t have a job — not for forms a faculty recital with fear of diversity, but for fear for the school’s CHRISTIAN SAGARDIA/The Observer mezzo-soprano Karen Lykes image in case they failed. Rod and Natalie Klinger, head instructors of the local Hellzapoppin’ Swing Club of and pianist Timothy Cheek at On to Willingham. South Bend, lead a meeting of the ND Swing Club Monday. The ND Swing Club Leighton Concert Hall, “It’s access to power,” Willingham said in the m eets Monday nights from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 in 205 Rockne Memorial. DeBartolo Performing Arts article. “It’s about asking, ‘Is my access to power Center this Wednesday at 8 diminished because of diversity?’” p.m. Tickets are $3 for stu­ No, Ty. It’s about asking, ‘Is my head coach dents. spending two hours perfecting the back nine at a golf course or spending two hours solidifying his O ffbeat The Winter Career and front five at a combine?’ Internship Fair will be held That’s the sad part about Willingham. The guy Mysterious ice chunk plane’s lavatory. Richard Grant, executive Thursdayfrom 4 p.m. to 8 in who’s gotten more opportunities than anyone is smashes car director of the Howell th e Joyce Center Field the one who doesn’t have the fire to try hard. TAMPA, Fla. — Raymond Woody breaks groundhog Conference and Nature House. Guys like Ron Prince do. Willingham doesn’t. Rodriguez was changing a tire gender barrier Center, told the Detroit Free Example No. 1: “When you don’t meet your when an 18-inch chunk of ice HOWELL, Mich. — Woody Press. The student group, own expectations, you won’t meet the expecta­ plummeted from the sky with has something the nation’s Grant said groundhogs eat Pasquerilla East Musical tions of others”— Willingham after his firing at a piercing whistle, then a other prognosticating ground­ a lot before the winter, but Company (PEMCO), proudly ND. metallic crunch. The ice hogs don't. Female intuition. don’t consume much during presents “Ragtime” on Actually, people who succeed in life have high­ chunk crushed the roof of a Gen. Beauregard Lee in the colder months. Friday a t 7:30 p.m. in er standards for themselves than others do for nearby Ford Mustang on Georgia, Sir Walter Wally in So, on Friday, if Woody Washington Hall. “Ragtime” them. If your bosses’ expectations for you are Sunday morning. No one was North Carolina and, of course, comes out of her home, eats will also be playing Feb. 3, 9 higher than your own, then you’re unprepared hurt. Punxsutawney Phil in any of the food placed in front and 10. Tickets available at and unqualified for your job. “I Was scared,” Rodriguez Pennsylvania might be more of her, such as bananas and LaFortune box office and are Example No. 2: Washington just lost a recruit said, who was only feet away. established, but Woody from peanuts, and stays out for at $6 for seniors and $8 for because no one from the football staff talked to “It’s crazy, man.” Howell has a pretty good least 30 seconds, then spring adults. him for two months. That’s just lazy. The Federal Aviation track record. is coming soon. If not, we're in Willingham bashed Notre Dame on ABC last Administration is reviewing She has correctly predicted for another six weeks of win­ To submit information to be year to John Saunders. Now he did it again to flight schedules to see if the when spring would arrive six ter. included in this section of Roberts in the Times. The association of ‘classy’ ice fell off a plane. The ice did out of eight years. The Observer, e-mail detailed with Ty Willingham’ has been replaced with not have a blue tint that Why is she so successful? Information compiled from information about an event ' bitter.’ would indicate it came from a She relies on her stomach, the Associated Press. [email protected] He couldn’t get the job done at Notre Dame and was rightfully fired for that. Now he com­ plains about his treatment. That’s the sad part. A lot of guys who deserve to get their feet in TODAY TONIGHT WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY the door don’t. He has gotten the opportunity others would die for. And now he complains to ui others when he fails, and threatens the opening X of the door with every slander. Contact Ken Fowler [email protected] The views expressed in the Inside Column —I are those of the author and not necessarily < * * 7 # those of The Observer. o o HIGH HIGH HIGH 23 HIGH 20 HIGH HIGH C o r r e c tio n s LOW LOW -5 LOW 15 LOW 8 LOW LOW 0 Due to an editing error, the Jan. 26 article “Hodges, Payne to lead SM C students” stated that Ferreira and Antonelli did not return Atlanta 47 / 26 Boston 28/16 Chicago 19/12 Denver 25/8 Houston 51/46 Los Angeles 62/51 Minneapolis 19/7 Observer phone calls. They did, in fact, return calls, but the edited New York 35 / 22 Philadelphia 36 / 22 Phoenix 62 / 49 Seattle 51 / 28 St. Louis 24 /18 Tampa 61 / 34 Washington 38 / 20 article was not put in the paper. The Observer regrets this error. Tuesday, January 30, 2007 The Observer ♦ CAMPUS NEWS page 3

Notre Dame’s lease will London expire in spring 2008, mak­ Podcasts transform education ing change not just a possi­ continued from page 1 bility, but potentially a neces­ Professors integrate iPod technology with lesson plans and projects sity. ing at the Notre Dame Centre “We're anticipating the in London. possibility that [the resi­ Museum. Emissions.” “British universities typi­ dence] will no longer be By LAURA WILCZEK For senior Erik Flores — whose The Snite Museum is likely to cally do not begin their available and we are looking News Writer podcast discussed traditional continue support of such projects in autumn terms until some­ into other options,” Meehan Japanese masks known as Okames the future, Knoll said, and plans to time in September, and so to said. The iPod has changed the way — writing the review was the most upload the “Snitecasts” to the ask British academics to Another major change to people think about music and difficult part of the project, not fig­ museum’s Web site. start teaching for us in mid- the program primarily videos, and now it’s altering how uring out how to record the pod­ Clark said he is also pleased with August has sometimes been affects business students. Notre Dame students plan course cast and use the equipment. the success of the podcast projects something of a problem, as Starting next fall, business projects. “[The project] took about four and plans to incorporate podcasts that is the height of the sum­ students will be able to go to Last semester, professor hours to complete [and the] actual in future projects. Next year, he mer for them,” Bradshaw London for either semester, Christopher Clark, an associate recording took about half an hour,” said he is considering a series of said. Meehan said. Until now, professional specialist in the Kaneb Flores said. podcasts about sculptures on cam­ About 130 Notre Dame those students have been Center, had students in his Applied A grant from Notre Dame’s pus. students travel to London confined to the spring semes­ Multimedia Technology course cre­ Center for Creative Computing “In the end, people could down­ each semester to focus on ter. ate podcasts for one of their five allowed students to use high-tech load them and take a walking more than 20 different fields More internship opportuni­ projects. digital audio recording equipment tour,” Clark said. of study, and Bradshaw said ties will also be available for Podcasts are portable audio files to create quality three to five Students in the class said they many of those students want London-bound students. In that students may play with an minute-long podcasts. are excited their work will be avail­ to travel before beginning the past, some of the most MP3 player and are similar to tele­ The grant is awarded each year able on the Snite Museum’s Web classes. popular and prestigious vision or radio broadcasts, but uti­ to faculty, groups of faculty mem­ site and that Clark will continue to “If students still want to internships have been with lize a different channel. bers or faculty-student teams with assign podcasts as a project in the come earlier and travel members of Parliament, Their popularity gave Clark the the intention of “supporting new future. around before the semester Meehan said. Recently, the idea to have his students make and innovative initiatives with digi­ “I would gladly participate in a begins, we will now be able program has added intern­ “Snitecasts” about an artwork in tal technologies that contribute to similar project in the future to make arrangements to ships in the areas of Catholic the University’s Snite Museum, a the integration of new media into because I think that using technolo­ store their luggage for them Social Teaching and social project meant to challenge students the research or teaching environ­ gy to support the arts is something in London,” he said. justice. and keep them up to date in the ment,” according to the Center for that could be very beneficial to Notre Dame’s London “That’s the major unique growing world of technology. Creative Computing Web site. today’s tech-savvy society,” accommodations are also feature of the London pro­ The popularity of podcasts The high-end technological Labrecque said. under consideration. gram — the variety of intern­ prompted Clark to challenge his equipment did not intimidate stu­ In the meantime, students may Students currently live in a ships and the number students with a project that would dents in Clark’s class, who said they listen to their peers’ podcasts for block of apartments in cen­ acquired, ” Meehan said. keep them up to date in the grow­ found it rather simple to use. free through the iTunes Web site. tral London, about 45 min­ “Over the years, we’ve devel­ ing world of technology. “It wasn’t really difficult at all,” The term “podcast” — coined by utes walking distance from oped internships in business. “The objective [of the project] junior Zach Labrecque said. Apple Computer, Inc. — was the Centre. Students from However, the newest intern­ was for students to gain experience “Professor Clark arranged for us to derived from the combination of other non-Notre Dame pro­ ship opportunity will be in an using audio editing in a practical use portable recording equipment the words iPod and broadcast. In grams and professionals who art gallery starting in the fall. project,” Clark said. and we edited the sound files using 2006, an estimated nine million live in London year-round There’s a certain group of Students began their podcast software called Audacity. people listened to at least one of also share the building. students that are very inter­ projects with just the title of the We were also required to add back­ more than 40,000 available pod­ “It would be more desir­ ested.” artwork and a short description. ground music from casts, according to the Snite able to have just Notre Dame “Maybe by the fall, we’ll “The next step for students was garageband.com or a similar free­ Museum Web site. $80 million was students [in the residence],” have even more [internship to formulate a review about the dom ain site.” spent on podcast-based advertising. said Geraldine Meehan, opportunities],” she said. piece of artwork as well as set their Labrecque’s project was on associate director for recruit­ podcast to music,” said Ann Knoll, Chakaia Booker’s free standing Contact Laura Wilczek at ing for the London Contact Eva Binda at associate director of the Snite rubber sculpture titled “Latent [email protected] Undergraduate Program. 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Does he have an alibi? Has he notes — but no more. it’s kind of not open for discussion court system,” she continued. Peer shown initiative by taking an alco­ “We’re not lawyers who go to a ...My understanding is that it’s “This is a private institution and hol assessment? Has he proven case and argue our way out of really between the student and this is how we do it. It’s not a big continued from page 1 himself community-oriented by something, like in a court system. the school. We’re here to help judiciary process, and lawyers discussing the case with his rector Which can be frustrating,” Dolan them, but the responsibility is on can’t get involved.” sure they know we’re not out to and parents? Is his Facebook said, noting that having a speak­ the student to explain [himself] get them. We’re on their side; account clean? ing role during hearings is one of and justify [his own] behavior. Contact Eileen Duffy at we’re there to give them support. While specific punishments for the group’s ultimate goals. “But “This is not a legal system, or a [email protected] There’s no harm or risk in seeking specific transgressions are not out advice.” laid out in du Lac, peer advocates So far this year, seven students can predict a punishment “based have sought out that advice on severity and past cases,” Dolan Come and Listen (though, Dolan noted, they have said. received countless questions via As the num ber of cases on file e-mail and telephone that aren’t grows, Dolan said predicting a filed as official cases). Infractions punishment is becoming easier — have ranged from alcohol viola­ students can compare their own Come and tions to breaking parietals to pos­ cases with past ones. So while Read session of marijuana and/or more Kyle McAlarney’s m other Janice serious drugs, she said. McAlarney and others said they When a student receives ORLH’s were surprised at Kyle letter informing him of the date McAlarney’s punishment, Dolan for his hearing, he has just five — who has served as an advocate Come and Play days to prepare — so when a stu­ for other athletes — certainly dent requests an advocate, a wasn’t. meeting is quickly arranged. At “A lot of students expect ath­ that meeting, Kozlow explained, letes to get off easier than other the advocate clarifies the rule people. But this was an example that’s been broken and urges the of our school being considerate Lectio@Eleven student to go into ORLH to exam­ and applying rules equally to ath­ ine his case report, a documenta­ letes and students,” she said. “For tion of all evidence that will be marijuana possession, the stan­ A Late-Night Cabaret for the Soul presented against the student, dard protocol is suspension. It’s which ORLH makes available for not surprising it was two because students facing hearings. he was driving, and the University According to Kozlow and Dolan, takes that very seriously. 11:00 pm every Tuesday at Recker’s from there, advocates set the pre- “I think a two-semester suspen­ hearing wheels in motion. sion is very on par with what Does the student have his wit­ you’d expect at Notre Dame.” January 30 featuring: nesses ready—and do they have Come the hearing, the peer Music by d’Oscar evidence, like pictures, prepared? advocate may be present and take

Readings from papers [about the encyclical] Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice and they are right now work­ Essay ing on inviting a couple of Mark Twain, Innocents Abroad continued from page 1 keynote speakers,” Goethe, Maxims and Reflections MacCormack said. professional qualifications As far as MacCormack they may be getting or hoping knows, holding essay contests Lectio@Eleven brings a cabaret of great music and great writing, read aloud, for the Notre Dame to get — like law, business, with high monetary prizes is a community. Come to Recker’s and hear it with your own ears! medicine — or in the context new practice at Notre Dame. of one of the humanistic disci­ “It’s certainly new in the plines, or in the context of any experience of any student who We are always looking for more readers and musicians. If interested, contact Jonathan Couser at one of the social or natural is at Notre Dame now,” she [email protected] or call 631 -3923. sciences,” MacCormack said. said. “They might have done it ten years ago, but I’m not An example of a practical Sponsored by First Year o f Studies application of the encyclical aware of it.” would be the discussion of Individuals have not yet charitable w o rk s , been appointed to judge con­ MacCormack said. test submissions. “[The encyclical] talks about “The essays will be judged A tten tio n : the work of Catholic charities, by a faculty committee and but it also talks about charita­ that hasn’t been appointed JUNIORS and SENIORS ble activities broadly speak­ yet,” MacCormack said. “I’m ing,” MacCormack said. “The going to try and get as widely interested in applying for a pope emphasizes that it’s representative a group as pos­ important to live the faith by sible in that there is somebody one’s actions as well as speak­ from the humanities, some­ ing [the faith] in one’s words. body from the social sciences, R h o d e s S c h o l a r s h i p You can call that a practical somebody from law and busi­ application.” ness and somebody from the Students who are not natural sciences.” Catholic can also explore the MacCormack said she could­ meaning of the encyclical, n’t make a good guess about MacCormack said. how many students would M a r s h a l l S c h o l a r s h i p “For those people who are submit entries for the contest. not Catholics or Christians, we “I’ve had questions from thought the document of the maybe a total of fifty or sixty encyclical could be a basis for students who are interested, dialogue on a number of vital but it’s hard to say whether issues — like war and peace, they will actually get around M i t c h e l l S c h o l a r s h i p poverty” MacCormack said. to writing an essay and sub­ She added that students can mitting it,” MacCormack said. (for one year of study in Ireland) also submit short stories. She said she suggested to “It would be difficult to some students that they dis­ think of anything that would­ cuss the contest with profes­ n’t be welcome,” she said. sors to see if they could get The first place winner in class credit for contest sub­ each group will receive a missions. Come to an information meeting on $1,000 prize and the runner “Obviously it would be nice up in each group will receive if lots of people get interest­ W ednesday, January 31 at 7pm $500, MacCormack said, for a ed,” MacCormack said. total of six prizes in all. Winning essays and essays in 117 DeBartolo There has also been some written by runners-up may be discussion of awarding addi­ published in a booklet. o r tional prizes in the arts, “I think the booklet will MacCormack said, although either be given out free or Tuesday, February 6 at 5:30pm she said she was not sure how sold at a nominal price,” this would happen at this MacCormack said. in 118 DeBartolo tim e. The deadline for contest A student conference will entries is May 4. MacCormack also be held April 27-28 in the said contest winners will be If you cannot attend but would like information, H e s b u rg h C e n te r, announced either at or before MacCormack said by e-mail. commencement. please contact the Fellowships Office “A group of students is 105 O ’Shaughnessy [email protected] organizing a conference Contact Emma Driscoll at where they will present [email protected] W o rld & n a t io n Tuesday, January 30, 2007 C O M PILED FROM I HE OBSERVER'S WIRE SERVICES page 5

I nternational N ew s F r a n c e Warlord to face war crimes court THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The International Criminal Court on Monday Scientists to assess global wanning ordered an alleged Congolese warlord to be tried on charges he recruited child soldiers and sent them into battle, making him the Report expected to confirm temperature changes, raise environmental concerns first suspect to stand trial at the permanent war crimes court. Associated Press The evidence against Thomas Lubanga was strong enough to “establish substantial PARIS — S c ie n tis ts grounds to believe” that he was responsible from around the world “for war crimes consisting of enlisting and gathered Monday in Paris conscripting children under the age of to finalize a long-await­ 15,’’said presiding judge Claude Jorda of ed, authoritative report France. on climate change, The children were forced to take part in expected to give a grim armed conflicts, the three-judge panel warning of rising temper­ found, issuing its findings from a prelimi­ atures and sea levels nary hearing in November. w orldw ide. Lubanga faces three charges of recruiting The Intergovernmental and deploying child soldiers in the bloody Panel on Climate Change conflict in the Ituri region of eastern Congo is to unveil its latest in 2002-03. If convicted, he faces a maxi­ assessment of the envi­ mum life sentence. ronmental threat posed by global warming on U.S.-backed Iraqi troops target cult Friday. BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi officials said As the panel meets, the Monday that U.S.-backed Iraqi troops had tar­ planet is the warmest it geted a messianic cult called “Soldiers of has been in thousands of Heaven” in a weekend battle that left 200 fight­ years — if not more — ers dead, including the group’s leader, near the and international concern Shiite holy city of Najaf. A military commander over what to do about it said hundreds of gunmen planned to disguise is at an all-time high. themselves as pilgrims and kill clerics on the “At no time in the past holiest day of the Shiite calendar. Authorities has there been such a blamed the Revolutionary Armed Forces of global appetite” for reli­ Colombia, better known as the FARC. At least able information on glob­ 10 police officers were missing and four civil­ al warming, the panel’s ians wounded, said Jairo Lopez, the top securi­ chairman, Rajendra ty official for Cordoba state, where the attack Pachauri of India, told occurred. the conference. Scientists are keeping quiet about the contents N a tio n a l N ew s of the report, but say it is both more specific and more sweeping than the A Greenpeace banner on the Eiffel Tower pleads for action to combat global warming. The Hubble Space Telescope camera fails panel’s previous efforts. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change will release a report Friday. BALTIMORE — The primary camera on the Early drafts of the doc­ Hubble Space Telescope has shut down and is expected this year. arguing that not enough Saudi Arabia. ument give a rosier pic­ likely to be only m arginally restored, NASA “We’re hoping that it was known about global Pachauri, director-gen­ ture than that of the last said Monday, a collapse one astronomer will convince people that warming to do anything eral of the Tata Energy report, in 2001, foresee­ called “a great loss.” climate change is real about it. Research Institute in ing smaller sea level rises While other scientific, work can still be done a n d ' th a t w e h a v e a The panel, created by India who has served as than previously predict­ by the aging observatory, the unit that failed, responsibility for much of the United Nations in an adviser to India’s ed. But many top scien­ the Advanced Camera for Surveys, is the one it, and that we really do 1988, releases its assess­ prime minister, said the tists reject the new fig­ most scientists depend upon. NASA scientists have to make changes in ments every five or six report would make “sig­ ures as not new enough: say they expect to be able to restore just one- how we live," said years — although scien­ nificant advances” over They do not include the Kenneth Denman, one of tists have been observing the 2001 report, address­ third of its observation ability, probably by recent melting of big ice mid-February. the report’s authors and climate change since as ing gaps in that docu­ sheets in two crucial “We’re not optimistic at all” about returning senior scientist at the far back as the 1960s. ment, reducing uncer­ locations — Greenland it to full function, said Dave Leckrone, a sen­ Canadian Centre for While critics call the tainties and adding new and Antarctica. ior scientist on the Hubble at Goddard Space Climate Modelling and panel overly alarmist, it knowledge about past That debate may be Flight Center in Greenbelt. Analysis. is by nature relatively changes in climate. central at this week’s It has been an unusual­ cautious because it relies The early versions of meetings at the UNESCO ly warm winter in some on input from hundreds the new report predict Fleischer Libby knew about Wilson headquarters in Paris. WASHINGTON — Former White House press parts of the world, and of scientists, including that by 2100 the sea level After four days of closed- secretary Ari Fleischer testified Jan. 29 that awareness of the conse­ skeptics and industry would rise between 5 and door, word-by-word edit­ then-colleague I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby told quences of climate researchers. And its 23 inches. That is far ing involving more than him over lunch that the wife of a prominent change is growing. reports must be unani­ lower than the 20 to 55 500 experts, they will war critic worked at the CIA. Last week, President mous, approved by 154 inches forecast by 2100 release the first of four Fleischer said the conversation happened July Bush referred to global governments — including in a study published in major global warming 7, 2003, days before Libby told investigators he warming as an estab­ the United States and oil- the peer-review journal reports by the IPCC was surprised to learn about the CIA operative lished fact, after years of rich countries such as Science this month. from a reporter. That discrepancy is at the heart of Libby’s perjury and obstruction trial. Fleischer, who was the chief White House spokesman for the first 2 1/2 years of President Bush’s first term, said Libby invited him to lunch to discuss Fleischer’s planned departure Pelosi keeps bloggers in mind from the White House. He said it was the first time he and Libby had eaten lunch together. Associated Press were given special accommodations too important to ignore. at the Capitol to cover the event, and “They’ve gone from an initial writ­ WASHINGTON — Shortly after her fed lunch. ing blogs off, then moving to skepti­ Local N ew s swearing-in as the first female House It’s all evidence of the newfound cism, then moving to, ‘OK, maybe we speaker, Rep. Nancy Pelosi took time attention bloggers from left-leaning can find a way of working with these Indiana House approves ISTEP bill to field questions from a few dozen Web sites are commanding on guys,”’ said John Aravosis, who runs INDIANAPOLIS — Students wondering how Internet bloggers on a conference Democratic-run Capitol Hill, especial­ Americablog.com. to prepare for the statewide ISTEP exams could call that was off limits to mainstream ly from the new speaker, a San “It’s a power base and it’s influen­ get some answers under a bill a House commit­ media. Franciscan with an appreciation for tial and it’s an opportunity. And you tee approvqd Monday. Last week, Pelosi’s aides arranged the power of the Internet and grass­ know what? It exists,” Aravosis The legislation would require the for bloggers to question two roots activism. - added. Department of Education to give schools a Democratic House leaders on anoth­ Schooled by evidence of what “It should only scare you if you’re study guide of sorts — information about what er conference call shortly before Internet-driven politics can accom­ on their bad side.” academic standards are included on the test, President Bush’s State of the Union plish — from fueling Howard Dean’s Blogs also are a way for Pelosi and and how many questions will be asked about speech. presidential campaign in 2004 to others to communicate directly with each standard. “It is now time for me to join Pelosi also hired a full-time staff propelling Ned Lamont to victory a politically engaged audience, with­ David Long and work together as a team to member this month dedicated to over Joseph Lieberman in out filtering by traditional media. She achieve the goals that I had originally set out blogger outreach, and is making Connecticut’s Democratic Senate pri­ promoted the Democrats’ agenda for for me and our caucus,” Weatherwax said, plans to launch a blog of her own. mary last year — Pelosi and other their first 100 legislative hours in a quoting from his letter. The day she was sworn in, bloggers politicians have realized bloggers are posting on IIuffingtonpost.com. page 6 The Observer ♦ CAMPUS N F,V(^S Tuesday, January 30, 2007

culture shock, but said she frustration upon return could education experience rather didn’t experience culture be the students’ residence than letting it be sort of a Abroad shock to begin with in Spain. situation. Some returning surreal memory in a vacuum Mass continued from page 1 “I had an amazing experi­ students aren’t able to return for students, and are inter­ continued from page 1 ence, but it’s very comfort­ to their dorms and either ested in starting such cours­ can be even more challeng­ able to be back on campus,” switch to a different dorm or es,” Meyer-Lee said. he found Jenkins’ remarks ing that the initial culture Howard said. move off campus. The Center for Women’s about the mission of a shock when studying abroad, Notre Dame junior Erin Howard did not have a InterCuItural Leadership has Catholic university inspir­ because it can take you by O’Shea studied in London in problem in securing a room presented on this course ing. Waugh is a theology surprise,” Settle said. the fall. She said she attend­ in Cavanaugh Hall upon her nationally and written a major, a seminarian in the Re-entry shock begins with ed a London reunion. return, but knew people in chapter on it in a book on Old College Program and disengagement as the mind “It was nice to see people. her program who had to study abroad curricular inte­ president of the Notre Dame shifts toward home, then It wasn’t a formal reception, switch dorms or move off gration. The College is also branch of the Knights of turns into euphoria as the just a tea party,” she said. cam pus. starting a list serve for inter­ Columbus, a Catholic frater­ student gets more excited Dr. Elaine Meyer-Lee, The Notre Dame Office of active discussions of key nal organization. about going home, Settle director of the Center for Residential Life and Housing issues for this course. “It’s amazing that, while said. The student may feel Women’s InterCuItural did not respond to Observer we’re trying to be a great frustrated and alienated Leadership at Saint Mary’s phone calls on this issue. Spirituality after study academic university, we also from his peers but can then said most students do experi­ At Saint Mary’s, all stu­ abroad have a president that can begin a gradual readjustment ence “at least a little bit of dents who wish to live on The Basilica of the Sacred consecrate the Eucharist, and start to feel less unset­ reverse culture shock upon campus for spring semester Heart held a welcome-back something that most other tled by his surroundings. returning to I the College].” have guaranteed housing, liturgy last Tuesday for all universities would find Claudia Kselman, director She strongly encouraged said Meyer-Lee. those returning from abroad. ridiculous,” Waugh said. of the Office of International returning students to take “We at Saint Mary’s do O’Shea, a member of the Folk “That’s what makes Notre Studies (OIS) at Notre Dame advantage of the opportuni­ everything we can to make Choir, found it very helpful. Dame and its mission said students should consult ties the College provides to the logistical aspects of their “[The liturgy] was just unique.” the Counseling Center if they process their experience transition smooth and wel­ another way for abroad stu­ The Notre Dame Liturgical experience severe reverse because many feel a little coming,” she said. dents to get back into their Choir conducted the Music culture shock that impedes disconnected from their old Students who study abroad spiritual core here,” she and prayers in the Mass their normal daily functions. friends who have not studied in the fall have the opportu­ said. “The sermon spoke well almost entirely in Latin — a “Otherwise, they should eat ab ro ad . nity to pick their own rooms to the different emotions you standard practice at Notre and sleep well, exercise, get “A very few find it deeply in advance during the spring feel when coming back. Dame, said Liturgical Choir involved with campus activi­ stressful emotionally, and housing process and those It has been hard for her to director Gail Walton. ties and get together with these we refer to our coun­ studying abroad in the spring be away from close friends “We try to use as many of their friends from the pro­ seling center, who have skills are able to participate in the for so long, but O’Shea the four hymns St. Thomas gram and others,” Kselman in supporting these students process for next year via believes her time abroad was Aquinas composed in Latin said. and collaborate with us in proxy, Meyer-Lee said. a worthwhile experience — as we can for this Mass,” Kselman also advised stu­ doing so,” she said. one she recommends to all. she said. dents to come to OIS Saint Mary’s offers a range Academic opportunities “There’s a different This marked only the sec­ returnee sessions organized of programming to support For students who want an d y n am ic on c a m p u s now ... ond occasion this Mass was by program, where they can students’ re-entry once they academic opportunity to you have to find your place celebrated in the Basilica, talk about their transition are back. There was a gener­ reflect in-depth on and artic­ again ... it was definitely a Walton said. back to campus as well as al returnee event to welcome ulate their learning while transition,” O’Shea said. “I “This Mass was celebrated their semester abroad. all those returning to campus abroad, and how it relates to d o n ’t rec o g n iz e som e of the in the Alumni Hall chapel, “The staff of [OIS] is happy and help them make their their education and intercul- faces [on campus]. But I see but when Father Jenkins to talk with returnees indi­ transition from abroad. tural experience, Saint [new] faces, my friends from became president, he decid­ vidually as well,” Kselman Further get-togethers will be M a ry ’s o f f e r s a r e - e n t r y abroad. ... You can’t expect ed that it should be cele­ said. facilitated as desired, Meyer- course entitled “Analysis of things to.” brated with the entire Notre Junior Liz Howard returned Lee said. Study Abroad Learning.” Dame community,” she said. this semester from the Notre “Many schools have real­ Dame Toledo program. She Readjusting to campus life ized recently the importance Contact Jennifer Metz at Contact John-Paul Witt at didn’t experience reverse One reason for feelings of of integrating this powerful [email protected] [email protected]

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ISHARE RUS 2000 (IWM) +0.87 +0.68 78.75 At a swank midtown eatery, speakers pumped out a hit from hip-hop hotshot Snoop Dogg before Steve Ballmer, 10-YEAR NOTE +0.27 +0.013 4.892 Microsoft’s chief executive offi­ cer, took to stage to proclaim, 13-WEEK BILL 0.00 0.000 4.995 “Vista is the center, the launch­ 30-YEAR BOND +0.04 +0.002 4.982 ing point for the next genera­ 5-YEAR NOTE +0.27 +0.013 4.880 tion of connected entertainment in the home.” Later, two explosively loud, LIGHT CRUDE ($/bbl.) -1.41 54.01 percussion-heavy rock bands GOLD ($/Troy oz.) -1.60 649.10 shook the walls and riled up a crowd of early Vista test users, PORK BELLIES (cents/lb.) -1.65 98.10 PC and chip-maker employees and others amid flashing lights YEN 121.6400 at the Nokia Theatre — tem­ porarily renamed the Windows EURO 0.7720 Vista Theatre — in Times POUND 0.5097 Square. CANADIAN $ 1.1823 Vista was set to go on sale in 70 countries Tuesday, along with new versions of Microsoft Exchange e-mail software and An acrobatic dancer scales building walls as part of Microsoft’s Windows I n B r ief the flagship Office business suite, which includes Word, Vista promotion. The new operating system goes on sale today. Excel and PowerPoint. Several Verizon adds 2.3 million customers retailers had even scheduled that route will be relatively a slick 3-D graphical user inter­ gateway to the Internet. NEW YORK — Verizon Wireless added 2.3 midnight openings. rarely taken — Ballmer face and document icons that “When people think about million customers, most of them prized But unlike the recent launch­ acknowledged that, as in the give at-a-glance previews. their PC, they think about monthly subscribers, to put a shine on a es of next-generation game past, most consumers will Gates said the next wow comes Windows even more than who fourth quarter when Verizon Communications machines like Sony Corp.’s switch to Vista only when they when people start using a sys­ the manufacturer is. That Inc.’s profit was cut by restructuring costs. PlayStation 3, customers buy new computers. tem-wide search program that determines how it looks, how In reporting the 38 percent drop in quar­ haven’t been camping out for More than five years in the Microsoft’s engineers built into you navigate, what the applica­ terly profit Monday, Verizon also emphasized days. making, Vista was released for both the operating system and tions are that are available,” that growth in its DSL and new high-capacity “When I look at Windows businesses Nov. 30, but the new versions of Office. Gates told The Associated fiber-optic Internet businesses has outpaced Vista, I see a technology that is unveiling for consumers of the Vista comes as changing Press. the loss of traditional telephone customers. interesting, that is relevant, but latest edition of Windows — dynamics of computing — And in this case, Vista has In the final three months of 2006, Verizon to some extent is evolutionary,” which runs more than 90 per­ notably the rise of open-source folded in programs that users earned $1.03 billion, or 35 cents per share, said A1 Gillen, an analyst at the cent of the world's PCs — only software and Web-based serv­ once bought separately — down from $1.66 billion, or 59 cents per technology research group EDC. came Tuesday. Vista retails for ices that replicate what tradi­ including automated backup share, in the fourth quarter 2005. “I do not believe it will create a $100 to $400, depending on the tionally could be done only on a systems and some spyware The latest figures reflect a charge of $541 lot of motivation for people to version and whether the user is desktop computer — are protections. million, or 19 cents per share, for taxes trig­ rush out and get a new operat­ upgrading from Windows XP. threatening Microsoft's domi­ Microsoft built Vista so that gered by the sale of Verizon’s operations in ing system.” The Redmond, Wash.-based nance in the industry. different layers could be the Dominican Republic. It also included 3 In an interview, Microsoft software maker contends that But Gates contended that the upgraded separately, so it's pos­ cents of costs related to the spinoff of the chairman Bill Gates said the Vista is such a huge improve­ operating system has a higher sible that this is the last mas­ company's phone book and online directories company actually wasn’t push­ ment over previous computing profile than ever before, as the sive, all-in-one update for business, as well 5 cents in charges for sev­ ing midnight sales events — platforms that users inevitably PC has morphed from a Windows. No matter how erance, pension, merger and headquarters after all, the software will be say “Wow” when they see it. souped-up typewriter to a net­ Microsoft chooses to roll out relocation expenses. Excluding those available as a download over Gates ticked off some exam­ worked entertainment center, Vista’s successor, Ballmer said charges, Verizon earned 62 cents per share, the Web for the first time. Even ples, such as how Vista presents personal media library and there’s still work to be done. edging past the average forecast of 61 cents among industry analysts surveyed by Thomson Financial. McDonald’s chooses healthier oil Survey shows directors' ignorance CHICAGO — M cDonald’s Corp. has finally selected a new trans-fat-free oil for cook­ ing its famous french fries after years of testing, the fast-food chain said Monday. Associated Press which culled responses of more than who are pushing their own agendas. While it has developed a healthier new 1,300 directors at U.S. companies. Its The list of such behavior runs long. NEW YORK — Shareholders w or­ bottom line: Directors still don’t have As the housing market swooned, the oil, the company is still not saying when it ried about runaway executive pay will be used in all 13,700 U.S. restaurants. as much control over corporate deal­ board at mortgage lender are likely to be stunned by the find­ ings that many believe is needed to Countrywide Financial Corp. gave It already trails competitors in committing ings of a new study that shows many to a zero-trans fat oil. curb super-sized compensation. the CEO $10 million in retirement board directors still have no idea This truly is shocking. Directors’ pay even though he wasn’t retiring. Spokesman Walt Riker said the oil is cur­ how much their CEOs would collect if rently in more than 1,200 U.S. restaurants primary duty is to represent the Directors at Caremark Rx Inc. they retire, are fired or bought out. interests of shareholders, and it’s fair approved a takeover by CVS Corp. after extensive testing, but declined to pro­ Board members also acknowledge vide details on timing or locations. and logical to expect them to take that will give them job security and they are struggling to rein in bloated charge more directly following the provide some with severance pay­ The choice of a new oil comes as executive compensation, but are McDonald’s and others face a July 1 dead­ rash of corporate scandals in recent outs. Boards have rubber-stamped counting on investors to lead the years. incentive pay for executives even line to begin complying with an ordinance cause to knock it down. passed by New York City last month making But the dynamic in the boardroom when stock or earnings performance Those conclusions aren't a decade is far from perfect. While more has lagged. it the first U.S. city to ban all restaurants old, but are part of a recent survey from using artificial trans fats.for the con­ boards are independent of manage­ Shareholders are often left won­ from the consulting firm ment, there are still plenty of cases dering how such things could go on. victions to be overturned, saying there was Price water ho useCoopers and the a lack of evidence. But the judge disagreed. of directors using flawed judgment or This new study gives some telling Corporate Board Member magazine, kowtowing to demanding executives insight. " W T The Observer page 8 V» ie 1 w p o in t^ -A- Tuesday, January 30,2007

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Letters to th e E d ito r Women's basketball deserves more support

Women need crowds as well Students called to attend more games injured. All to wear the Blue and Gold. While it is wonderful to see the As a long-time ND fan and additionally, a women’s bas­ Please come out and let them know that you appreciate enthusiastic crowds at the men’s bas­ ketball fan, it’s truly disappointing to witness the lack of their efforts. Home court advantage can make a difference ketball games and hear about high student body support for this year’s women’s team. These and you can help make that happen, but only if you’re in ticket sales, I’m disappointed in the ladies are representing your university and they deserve the stands, cheering and making your presence known. lack of support in general given to your support. Because these women are your friends, classmates and the women’s basketball team. The The local community shows up, game in and game out, fellow students and some of you know these ladies. And if point was made that supportive to cheer our ND teams and they certainly appreciate our you don’t, you should! They are fine representatives of our crowds create a homecourt advan­ ladies on the court. These women work out, practice and University and our athletic programs. So bundle up and tage and help teams win. 1 think the travel countless hours in addition to their studies. Can’t get over to the JACC. I challenge you to come out to the women could use and deserve the you give up a few hours once every week or two to cheer next women’s home game and prove that “We (truly) are same support. them on? Other than our loyal, enthusiastic band mem­ ND!” Go Irish! bers and a handful of students who sit directly in front of Tara Pillai them, there really is no student section to speak of. Debbie Blasko freshm an Contrast that to the men’s games and it’s a sad compari­ senior staff assistant Pasquerilla East son. These ladies truly know how to play basketball too! Law School Dean’s Office They work hard, they sweat, they dive and they get Jan. 24 What about a student Catholic film festival? For anyone who happened to miss short films. These film projects are a diversity, student creativity, dialogue faith-filled stories of hope or joy-filled the 2007 Notre Dame Student Film great testament to the students and the and academic achievement, I hope that experiences of God’s love in the reality Festival: I hate to tell you, but you Film, Television and Theatre program we can also find respectful ways to of our lives today. missed an amazing show. This was my here on campus. authentically and creatively share our The Notre Dame FTT students, with first year attending the film festival With all the talk at Notre Dame in Catholic faith as well. I would love to their amazing gifts and talents, will and I was truly impressed with the recent years about “Catholic identity,” I find a way to inspire these talented find their own unique, awe- inspiring quality and creativity of the 13 student wonder if there might be a way to truly and gifted students to share our and creative ways to express and cele­ productions. inspire such student talent and amaz­ Catholic faith in a way that more brate the mystery of God working in My sincere complements and con­ ing creativity to share the beauty, authentically speaks to college student our lives and the richness of our gratulations to the student directors, blessings and spirit of our Catholic today. How can we support and Catholic identity. And Notre Dame can actors, production teams and profes­ faith. Now don’t get me wrong, but I encourage these inspiring directors, likewise find authentic ways to contin­ sors for the pleasant mix of great loved the 2007 student productions. I actors and artists to seek out our ue to support these student produc­ humor, captivating dramas, insightful am especially grateful for the thought- Catholic faith and creatively express tions while more actively encouraging documentaries and provocatively chal­ provoking discussions I have been the beauty and mystery of faith for creative expression of faith. lenging student productions. Thanks to deeply engaged in thanks to the example through films on the life and the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center provocative, challenging, and enter­ faith of our NDMDI p a rtn ers in Marty Roers for showing the films. My hats off to all taining student films. Uganda, of student volunteer work, of graduate student for the countless hours of hard work As Notre Dame continues to promote Notre Dame peace and justice efforts off campus that definitely shined through in these openness to a multiplicity of opinions, to bring about the reign of God, of Jan. 28

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CD R eview Band releases landmark retrospective album

they are merely taking a well-earned sab­ By JAMES RUDY batical following the end of its recording Scene Writer contract with Sony BMC Music Entertainment before starting work on Oasis has been a rock icon for nearly a new material. decade, headlining the world stage with a “Stop the Clocks” focuses on Oasis’ most comfortable and cocky attitude. On Nov. popular albums. “Definitely Maybe” 20, 2006, the clocks stopped to reflect (1994) and “(What’s the Story) Morning upon the tremendous contribution that Glory?” (1995) are represented with five Oasis has made and continues to make to tracks each, including “Supersonic,” the rock and roll. Often incorporating release band’s debut single, “Wonderwall” and dates directly into its albums, Oasis “Champagne Supernova.” Also a major marked the day as time to celebrate its contribution is the band’s platinum B-side first ever retrospective collection, pulling album, 1998’s “The Masterplan.” Four together the years of multi-platinum songs are taken from “The Masterplan,” albums, number one singles and — including “Acquiesce,” arguably the great­ unique to Oasis — instantly familiar B- est B-side ever. Oasis’ most recent album, sides into one 18-track double album, 2005’s “Don’t Believe the Truth,” only “Stop the Clocks.” received two nods, while “Standing on the Oasis vowed on multiple occasions it Shoulder of Giants” (2000) and “Heathen would never release a greatest hits album Chemistry” (2002) contributed one track unless the band was about to split, so each. Photo courtesy of mybread.blogspot.com “Stop the Clocks” created immediate — Not surprisingly, the only album not Oasis, one of Britain’s premier rock bands, has finally released a retrospective and understandable — concern among represented is “Be Here Now” (1997), album. “Stop the Clocks” includes the best material from its previous albums. the band’s fans. To address the specula­ which failed to live up to massive expec­ tion, Oasis issued a press release at the tations at the height of Oasis’ popularity. same time as the album, affirming that It also created mixed feelings among chose all of the tracks for “Stop the the Clocks” except for “Songbird,” which the band members Clocks.” Arguments about the track listing was written by Liam. when it became the sprung up in typical Gallagher fashion, To further celebrate the release of this fastest selling but in the end Noel cast the deciding opin­ dream set list, Oasis began to unveil its Oasis album in chart his­ ion. first full-length film, “Lord Don’t Slow Me tory, selling Noel Gallagher also told Billboard Down,” shot during its last world tour for Stop the Clocks 500,000 copies on Magazine he was approached about “Don’t Believe the Truth” in 2005 and the first day. including previously unreleased songs, but 2006. The film is set to be released in Sony BMG Lead guitarist saw their addition as taking the focus 2007, but until then, the band continues to and lead song­ away from the band’s intention of releas­ showcase it at private screenings around writer Noel ing a retrospective album. the world to winners of fan competitions. Gallagher, who co­ In an exclusive Radio 1 interview, Liam With “Stop the Clocks,” the members of k>- v anchors the band Gallagher said he was happy with the Oasis continue to use what has made with his brother selections, although he would have liked them the “kings of Britpop ” to find similar Recommended tracks: 'Wonderwall,"Songbird,' and fellow vocalist to include “Rockin' Chair” and “D’You levels of success around the world. 'Champagne Supernova'and 'Supersonic' and songwriter Know What 1 Mean?” Noel Gallagher Liam Gallagher, wrote all of the tracks featured on “Stop Contact James Rudy [email protected]

DVD Review Oasis joins classic ranks with /rockumentary/

Japan, including head banging in the By JAMES RUDY streets, birthday parties and backstage Scene Writer dancing during the May 2005 to March 2006 “Don’t Believe the Truth” world With the successful release of its ret­ tour. Director Baillie Walsh shot most rospective collection, “Stop the Clocks,” of the film in black and white, lending Oasis has begun to define the concept it a timelessly artistic feel that renders of longevity for both ‘90s groups and the band as classic and contemporary. current acts. Like other international Another reason for fans to be excited bands before, Oasis has wrapped up its is that the film features a now song, sound and continues to package it over also called “Lord Don’t Slow Me and over again without missing a beat. Down,” written by Noel Gallagher and With the release of its full- recorded during the “Don’t length documentary, “Lord Oasis has wrapped Believe the Truth” ses­ D o n ’t Slow Me D o w n ,” sions. The song was left off Oasis joins the ranks of up its sound and of “Don’t Believe the The Rolling Stones, The continues to Truth” because Noel said Who and the Sex Pistols — package it over he would be singing too all of whom it cites as key many of the album’s songs influences — in supple­ and over again if it was included. menting its music with film without missing a Amusingly enough, he Photo courtesy of wikipedia.org documentation of life on beat. also told reporters that tour. his girlfriend thinks “Lord Manchester, England’s Oasis recently released a concert DVD, “Lord Don’t Slow Me “Lord Don’t Slow Me Don’t Slow Me Down” is Down. ” The documentary profiles the band during its recent international tour. Down” captures over a year’s worth of the only Oasis song to which people music and music-related moments can dance. cameo. ent drummer happens to be Zak from Oasis’ most popular venues in the Unveiled to coincide with the release The best-of album and full-length Starkey, son of Beatles drummer Ringo United Kingdom, United States and of Oasis’ best-of album, “Lord Don’t “rockumentary” both mark an epic Starr. Slow Me Down” premiered in the moment in Oasis history, but whether Fans who c.ontinue to indulge in U.K. on Channel 4 on Nov. 19, 2006 the band can become any bigger than Oasis’ music will be more than con­ at 11:50 p.m. — 10 minutes before what it has already been remains to be soled by this well made and fascinating Lord Don't Slow “Stop the Clocks” was released. seen. Oasis will receive the prestigious documentary, despite what “Stop the Various fans-only private screenings BRIT Award for Outstanding Clocks” lacks in fresh material. The M e D ow n took place in 2006, and a future DVD Contribution to Music, with the impres­ outstanding “Lord Don’t Slow Me release has yet to be settled. sive list of previous winners including Down” reaches heights of intimacy and Black Dog Films However, the band said it would be The Beatles, John Lennon, U2 and The power with its source material, giving in 2007. Other bands that can be Who. But while the award is an honor, audiences both phenomenal concert seen in the film include Jet and it’s also a sign that the band’s populari­ viewing as well as a rare glimpse A V , /* Kasabian — two groups that took ty could stay grounded in the U.K. For behind the curtain. part in the “Don’t Believe the Truth whatever reason, the U.S. has been tour” — as well as Girls Aloud, a new reluctant to crown Oasis as the next British pop group that appears in a Beatles, even though the group’s pres­ Contact James Rudy [email protected] T h e O bserver

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Commercials take center stage at Super Bowl

Every first Sunday in February, mil­ cial came from, and where it might be lions of Americans and others from going. around the world tune in to see the best 1984: Apple Computers that the National Football League has to One of — if not the most — famous offer. Staggering linemen, swift tailbacks commercials in history is the Apple and rocket-arm quar­ Computers advertisement during the terbacks amaze and 1984 Super Bowl. Directed by famed awe every man, filmmaker Ridley Scott, the commercial woman and child who depicted a large “Big Brother”-type watches the epic character directing masses of grey- clash of football’s m garbed workers from a large television best. screen. A lone woman runs in, dressed However, there is in colorful clothing, and throws a ham­ that little part of the mer at the huge screen to destroy Big Super Bowl that Brother and free the masses. everyone tunes in for Marty The “Big Brother” character was beside the brilliant Schroeder m eant to represent IBM, one of Apple’s displays of courage on main competitors during the early years the gridiron: the com­ Assistant of the home computer. With the ending mercials. The most Scene Editor line, “On Jan. 24, Apple will introduce expensive advertising Macintosh. And you’ll see why 1984 time of the year often wont be like ‘1984,’” Apple’s statement Photo courtesy of timemachineego.com inspires the best marketing minds to cre­ was clear. The literary reference and the Apple Computers’ famous “1984” commercial aired just once, during that year’s ate a mere 30 seconds of fame for their cinematic nature of the commercial Super Bowl. Ads have become can’t-miss staples during February’s championship. company. make it one of the most memorable in Some companies have become Super Super Bowl history. of the companies at the center of the ally good. Bowl commercial staples by bringing 1993: McDonald’s American obesity debate. Also curious Hopefully this year’s Super Bowl will be their A-games every year. Beer corpora­ This commercial features Larry Bird was the fact that Bird had retired a year a great game on the field. Even more tions like Miller and Budweiser are often and Michael Jordan having a competition earlier and was now working as an assis­ importantly for some people, the com­ among this class of commercials, airing to see who can make the most difficult tant in the front office for the Boston mercials had better be up to snuff. Like spots that inevitably become future clas­ shots. At first the contest seems normal, Celtics. As something of a “passing of the last year’s “magic fridge” that gave sics. Other companies have had “ one-hit - but then they start adding outlandish torch,” it must have been exciting to see everyone an ice-cold Budweiser, this year w onder” Super Bowl ads, such as Apple’s shots such as “around the moon,” “off the star of old and the star of new play­ does not seem like it will disappoint. famous “1984” piece and the ‘90s-era the Space Shuttle” and “nothing but net.” ing on the same court. Enjoy the game and enjoy watching the McDonald's ads starring Larry Bird and Bird’s usual on-court rival, Magic Others in the Super Bowl’s history have commercials on YouTube afterward. Michael Jordan. Johnson, had retired from basketball at been just as memorable, such as the These commercials are, for some peo­ this point, so current superstar Jordan “Bud. Weis. Errr” ad featuring the Contact Marty Schroeder at ple, the exclusive reason to watch the was brought in for the ad. Budweiser frogs and chameleons in mschroel @nd. edu Super Bowl. As this year’s game of cham ­ Before fast food and healthy eating 1995. “Terry Tate: Office Linebacker” The views expressed in this column are pions approaches, it’s worthwhile to look were at all connected, it was interesting also terrorized offices for Reebok in those of the author and not necessarily back at where the Super Bowl commer­ to see super-athletes advertising for one 2003, back when the Raiders were actu­ those of The Observer.

D V D R e v ie w Cheesiness, horror reign in 'Snakes on a Plane7

pure thriller, it’s quite a bit better than a By BRIAN DOXTADER lot of Rims that take themselves too seri­ Scene Editor ously (“Speed,” anyone?). “Snakes on a Plane” may be a bit kitschy, yes, but it “Snakes on a Plane” wasn’t quite the never feels forced. The actors, especially blockbuster hit that New Line Cinema Jackson, play it with a straight face, was hoping for, but — like most cult though there’s the slightest hint of a classics — its reputation could grow with wink behind Flynn’s scowling facade. the home release version. The DVD edi­ The plot’s semblance of logic works for tion of the movie that’s so bad it’s good the most part, and the characters have isn’t fancy or loaded with extras, but like the good sense to question it when it Samuel L. Jackson's character in the doesn't. film, it gets the job done. In reality, though, the plot is jut an The plot follows Agent Neville Flynn excuse to get Jackson on a plane with (Samuel L. Jackson) as he works to pro­ snakes. Sure, it’s goofy, but it’s also fun, tect Sean Jones (Nathan Phillips), a an element that’s missing in a lot of surfer dude who witnesses murder at modern action movies. Director David R. the hands of crime boss Eddie Kim Ellis’ previous work was mostly as a (Byron Lawson). Flynn accompanies stunt coordinator, and he puts that expe­ Jones on an overnight flight from Flawaii rience to good use. The Film has a nice to California, but little do they know that blend of action and humor, and several Photo courtesy of movieweb.com Kim has released poisonous snakes onto of the action set pieces are surprisingly The venerable Samuel L. Jackson stars in 2006’s horror camp-fest, “Snakes on a the plane in order to prevent Jones from well done. testifying against him. The film is also surprisingly violent, Plane. ” The film’s DVD release adds various special features, including a music video. Sound silly? It is. Actually, though, with several memorable death scenes “Snakes on a Plane” really isn’t as bad and a few particularly graphic fancy special features as long as the “Snakes on a Plane” is by no means a as it might appear to be. In fact, as a sequences. Some of the violence is image and sound quality are acceptable, great (or even a good) film, but it obvi­ excessive, and and New Line’s DVD edition is better ously doesn’t want to be. Like a thrill alth o u g h it’s h a rd than decent. The 6.1 DTS track is sur­ ride, it’s cheap, fun and expendable. It’s to imagine snake prisingly immersive, with strong use of self-aware enough to know it shouldn’t attacks that aren’t surround and deep bass. The special be taken seriously, but it’s not self-con­ gruesome, some features include a commentary, a dis­ scious to the point of distraction. viewers will wish pensable “making-of’ featurette, deleted “Snakes on a Plane” does what it does that they weren’t so scenes, music videos and a blooper reel. very well, and in that regard, it should New Line Home Video explicit. None of the features are particularly be taken on its own terms. Besides, The DVD is pretty outstanding and most are for “Snakes on what’s really more fun than watching much what could a Plane” enthusiasts only. It’s hard to Samuel L. Jackson ward off poisonous be expected. A imagine that a film like this requires a snakes with a spork? movie like “Snakes “special edition” DVD, so the current on Plane” doesn’t edition should be more than adequate Contact Brian Doxtader at need a slew of for most casual fans. [email protected] page 12 The Observer ♦ CLASSIFIEDS Tuesday, January 30, 2007

NBA Garnett helps T-wolves snap Suns' win streak

Rockets dish out season-high 31 assists and hold third straight opponent under 85 points in easy win over Sixers

Associated Press making them have to deal with for most of his seven years in me. I will continue to take that the league, hit a fallaway MINNEAPOLIS — The hard- approach.” jumper just outside the lane to driving Phoenix Suns had been Raja Bell scored 26 points and cap an 8-0 run, then gave blowing through the NBA in Steve Nash had 20 points and Minnesota a 112-107 lead with January, piling up points, high­ 18 assists for the Suns, who 3:38 to play after he scooped up lights and victories at break­ were looking to tie for the a rebound and laid it in. neck speed. fourth-longest winning streak in Garnett followed with a twist­ They finished the month just NBA history. ing, turning fadeaway on the one win away from perfection But one night after downing baseline that brought the crowd after crashing into a 6-foot-ll LeBron James and the to its feet. road block named Kevin Cleveland Cavaliers for No. 17 Yet the Suns handled their G arnett. in a row, the Suns couldn’t find first loss since a 101-99 defeat Garnett almost single-handed­ an answer for Garnett and at Dallas on Dec. 28 much the ly snapped the Suns’ 17-game uncharacteristically lost their way they handled the 17 wins winning streak, scoring 44 offensive mojo in the fourth that preceded it — with a col­ points and grabbing 11 quarter. lective shrug and “aw shucks.” rebounds in Minnesota’s 121- After scoring 95 points in the “It was cool while it lasted,” 112 victory on Monday night. first three quarters, Phoenix Bell said. “People who say he can’t managed just 19 in the fourth carry the load, take a look at and looked a little stagnant. Houston 105, Philadelphia 84 this game film,” new Nash dissected the Wolves’ The Houston Rockets have Timberwolves coach Randy defense for the first three quar­ relied mostly on their stingy Wittman said. ters, piling up assists at a near­ defense since Yao Ming broke The All-Star forward, some­ record pace. But he scored just his right leg last month. times criticized for not coming three points on l-of-6 shooting They added some sharp pass­ up big in the clutch, was every­ and had just one assist in a final ing on Monday night and routed where in the final period period that belonged to Garnett. the Philadelphia 76ers. against the Suns, dropping “Better to lose that way than Tracy McGrady scored 25 turnaround jumper after turn­ to lose when we beat our­ points before sitting out the around jumper to give Phoenix selves,” Nash said. “Kevin was fourth quarter and Rafor Alston its first loss of 2007. sensational. We just didn’t had nine of Houston’s season- He scored 15 points in the make shots at the end at the high 31 assists in the Rockets’ fourth, including a looping fall- clip Kevin was making them.” victory. away from the baseline that The Suns were in deep trou­ “We w ere moving the ball and gave Minnesota a 118-109 lead ble midway through the fourth getting everybody involved,” with 1:55 to play, and put quarter thanks to three big said McGrady, who also had five Wittman on the way to a win in shots by Garnett and some dirty assists. “When you get out to a Philadelphia’s Willie Green, right, drives around Houston’s Tracy McGrady, his home debut. work on the boards by Mark great lead like that, it’s fun to left, on Monday in Houston. The Rockets won the game 105-84. “It’s just about being a pres­ Madsen. just sit back and watch.” ence,” Garnett said. “It’s about Madsen, an offensive liability Juwan Howard added 20 they got easy shots all night,” lot of double-and triple-teams. points, 10 rebounds and six Philadelphia coach Maurice Tonight he was able to beat a assists as the Rockets held an Cheeks said. “They played very lot of them.” opponent to 85 points or fewer good defense and our defense Woodson said the Hawks hope for the third straight game. w asn’t w here we w anted it. to have point guard Speedy Houston, which leads the “E v e ry th in g w e did d id n ’t Claxton return to practice league in scoring defense, beat work and everything they did Tuesday. Claxton, who was Portland 99-69 on Friday night. w orked.” expected to be the team’s The Rockets are 12-6 since starter, has missed 10 straight Yao’s injury. Yao is expected to Atlanta 93, Orlando 83 games with a sore left knee. return in late February. Joe Johnson’s 13th 30-point Overall, he has missed 15 “We’re working on being a game, and third in three wins games with sore knees this sea­ great team,” Alston said. “When this season against Drlando, left son. Yao Ming gets back, that could Atlanta coach Mike Woodson Meanwhile, backup point tell it all, how good we are and wondering how good his lead­ guard Tyronn Lue played in his are we going to go from good to ing scorer would be if he played fourth game since missing 16 of great.” with the same point guard all 17 games with a groin injury. Houston smothered the 76ers the time. Lue started and played 26 min­ after Philadelphia hit 10 of 20 Johnson scored 32 of his 34 utes Monday night “and that’s shots in the first quarter. The points in the second half to help too many for him,” Woodson 76ers went 24-for-68 (35 per­ the Hawks answer a third-quar­ said. cent) the rest of the way and ter challenge and beat the Woodson said the team may were outrebounded 48-39 in Magic on Monday night. have to look for help at the the game. Orlando lost its third straight, position because Johnson often Samuel Dalembert had 13 including two to Atlanta in four has to fill in as the point guard. points and 11 rebounds and days. The Magic have lost eight “We’ve got to probably start Andre Iguodala scored 19 of its last nine. thinking about another point points for Philadelphia, which The Hawks won the season guard,” Woodson said. had won three of its previous series against Orlando 3-1. Johnson said he doesn’t four games. Johnson scored 31, 39 and 34 change his play against The Sixers trailed by 24 at points in the three wins and Orlando. halftime and by 38 after three only 16 points in the one loss. “I’m just taking what the quarters before Houston coach “That makes life easy — if he defense gives me,” Johnson Jeff Van Gundy mercifully can do it every night,” Woodson said. “It’s not that I’m coming Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace, right, slips past Nuggets forward pulled his starters. said. “He’s our go-to guy and out thinking about them. I just Carmelo Anthony on Monday. Charlotte won the game 105-101. “We didn’t move the ball and they key on him and he gets a come out to play.”

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H o r se R a c in g Men’s Basketball Associated Press Top 25 team record points 1 Florida (45) 19-2 1773 2 Wisconsin (24) 21-1 1734 3 North Carolina (3) 19-2 1672 4 Ohio State 18-3 1545 5 UCLA 18-2 1482 6 Kansas 18-3 1414 7 Pittsburgh 19-3 1330 8 Duke 18-3 1211 9 Oregon 19-2 1209 10 Texas A&M 17-3 1197 11 Memphis 17-3 1086 12 Oklahoma Stale 18-3 1023 13 Butler 19-2 933 14 Marquette 19-4 903 15 Nevada 19-2 766 16 Virginia Tech 16-5 608 17 Air Force 19-3 506 18 Washington State 17-4 483 19 Alabama 15-5 305 20 Arizona 14-6 282 21 NOTRE DAME 17-4 236 22 Texas 15-5 209 23 Stanford 14-5 208 24 Vanderbilt 15-6 200 25 Clemson 18-4 188

Men’s Basketball ESPN/USA Today Top 25 team record points 1 Florida (26) 19-2 767 2 Wisconsin (4) 21-1 733 3 North Carolina (1) 19-2 724

4 Ohio State 18-3 668 AP 5 UCLA 18-2 648 Jockey Edgar Prado rides Barbara to victory in the 2006 Kentucky Derby. Barbara was put down Monday, eight 6 Kansas 18-3 595 months after breaking a leg in the Preakness. 7 Pittsburgh 19-3 579 8 Texas A&M 17-3 542 9 Oregon 19-2 525 10 Duke 18-3 480 Barb am euthanized after leg worsens 11 Butler 19-2 469 12 Memphis 17-3 415 13 Nevada 19-2 404 Associated Press For months he seemed, well as new laminitis in including cast changes 14 Oklahoma State 18-3 381 remarkably, to take both front feet — proved under anesthesia. He 15 Marquette 19-4 316 KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. everything that came at too much for the gallant spent time in a sling to 16 Air Force 19-3 301 — So many people felt a him: good and bad. colt. Barbaro was given a ease pressure on his legs, 17 Washington State 17-4 245 stake in Barbaro’s recov­ Finally, it was too heavy dose of a tranquil­ had pins inserted and 18 Virginia Tech 16-5 233 ery. They imagined his much. izer and an overdose of was fitted at the end with 19 NOTRE DAME 17-4 147 pain, grimaced each time Barbaro was eutha­ an anesthetic and put an external brace — 20 Alabama 15-5 119 he faltered, took heart as nized Monday after com­ down at 10:30 a.m. extraordinary measures 21 Clemson 18-4 116 each day passed and he plications from his grue­ “ I really didn’t think it for injuries that most 22 Arizona 14-6 85 was still alive, making some breakdown at last was appropriate to con­ horses never survive. 23 Texas 15-5 78 painfully slow progress. year’s Preakness, ending tinue treatment because Weeks of positive 24 Kentucky 16-5 68 The 2006 Kentucky an eight-month ordeal the probability of getting reports turned into 25 Indiana 15-5 62 Derby winner’s fight for that made him even more better was so poor,” said months. Barbaro was survival was their fight, a of a hero than he was as Dr. Dean Richardson, eyeing the mares, nicker­ symbol of strength, a champion on the track. chief of surgery at the ing, gobbling up his feed Men’s Basketball courage and comfort — “Certainly, grief is the New Bolton Center. and trying to walk out of and, more than anything price we all pay for love,” Richardson, fighting his stall. But Richardson Big East Standings else, a source of inspira­ co-owner Gretchen back tears, added: warned there still could tion. Jackson said. “Barbaro had many, be trouble, and by mid- Big Hast overall He was, after all, win­ A series of ailments — many good days.” July, his greatest fear team record record ner of the world’s most including laminitis in the The bay colt underwent became reality — lamini­ 1 Pittsburgh 8-1 20-3 famous race, in a sport left rear hoof, an abscess nearly two dozen surger­ tis struck Barbaro’s left 2 Marquette 6-2 19-4 desperate for a superstar. in the right rear hoof, as ies and other procedures, hind leg. 3 Georgetown 5-2 15-5 4 Louisville 5-2 15-6 5 NOTRE DAME 5-3 17-4 I n B r ie f 6 West Virginia 5-3 16-4 7 Syracuse 4-3 15-6 8 Providence 4-3 14-6 Bonds finalizes one-year deal Army football coach Ross Raiders hire Knapp as 9 Villanova 3-5 14-7 with Giants retires after three seasons offensive coordinator 10 Seton Hall 3-5 12-9 SAN FRANCISCO — B arry Bonds WEST POINT, N.Y. — Bobby Ross ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Raiders 11 St. John’s 3-5 12-9 and the San Francisco Giants com­ retired Monday as Army’s football hired former Atlanta offensive coordi­ 12 DePaul 3-5 12-10 pleted a $15.8 million, one-year con­ coach, and without a victory over nator Greg Knapp to fill the same job 13 Connecticut 2-5 13-7 tract Monday night after the slugger Navy in his three seasons with the in Oakland, giving first-year coach 14 South Florida 2-6 11-11 spent hours at the ballpark being Black Knights. Lane Kiffin an experienced coordina­ 15 Rutgers 2-6 9-12 examined by team doctors. The former NFL coach, who had a tor to ease his transition from college 16 Cincinnati 1-5 10-10 A baseball official confirmed the 9-25 record at Army, will be succeed­ to the NFL. deal, speaking on condition of ed by offensive line coach Stan Brock. Knapp spent the previous three sea­ anonymity because the Giants had not “I think there’s a point in time when sons with the Falcons before being let yet announced it. you feel like it’s your time to retire, go when coach Jim Mora was fired The contract was finalized nearly and I think I’ve reached that time,” after the season and replaced by around the dial two months after the sides reached the 70-year-old Ross said in a state­ Bobby Petrino. Knapp ran a West agreem ent on financial term s Dec. 7, ment. “1 think there is an issue of Coast offense in Atlanta that struggled the final day of baseball’s winter having a certain degree of energy, at times to work with quarterback NCAA B a s k e t b a l l meetings. Bonds had to pass a physi­ which I feel is very important for any­ Michael Vick. “I’ve been familiar with his success Michigan State at Illinois cal, and the parties had to work out one leading a college football pro­ complicated language regarding gram. I feel that I was lacking in that coaching in this league for some time 9 p.m., ESPN Bonds’ behavior and what would hap­ area.” now,” Kiffin said in a statem ent. “He pen if the slugger were to be indicted. Army athletic director Kevin shares the same vision and passion for NHL A federal grand jury is investigating Anderson said Ross told him of his what it will take to bring an explosive Nashville at Colorado whether Bonds perjured himself decision on Thursday night. offense back to the Raider Nation.” when he testified in 2003 in the Bay “He came back from a recruiting Kiffin said at his introductory news 8 p.m., Versus Area Laboratory Co-Operative steroid trip and had to go home because he conference that he would call the distribution case. . was ill,” Anderson said. plays in Oakland. page 14 The Observer ♦ SPORTS Tuesday, January 30, 2007

S o c c er Great Expectations: A tale of two Ronaldos

World Cup champion and two-time Fifa player of the year Ronaldo reportedly headed to AC Milan for 7 million euros

Associated Press 17. club hasn’t won a title in three The teenager would collect seasons. Ronaldo’s expected LONDON — They share the passes from 30 yards out, glide departure to Milan follows that of same name and are famous for past two or three defenders and Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane and, bamboozling defenders and scor­ then sidestep the goalkeeper eventually, David Beckham out of ing memorable goals. before rolling the ball into an Madrid. In one case, make that “was” empty net. With goals like that, Milan manager Carlo Ancelotti famous. Ronaldo helped Brazil get to the is determined to make some use of While the fast, sleek, free-scor­ final of the 1998 World Cup in Ronaldo and isn’t worried about ing Cristiano Ronaldo is expected France. But a mystery illness the striker’s extra weight. to become the world’s best player, made him a virtual spectator as “Ronaldo is not fat,” he said. the more famous Ronaldo is over­ the team lost to France 3-0. “He is a very robust player. I think weight and struggling to keep his Although a serious knee injury his problem is the fact that in career going. sidelined him for almost two recent times, he has not had much Cristiano Ronaldo’s 13 goals for years, he returned to play a lead­ motivation. From a physical point Manchester United have helped ing part in Brazil’s fifth World Cup of view, he hasn’t trained much the Red Devils move six points triumph in Japan in 2002. His two because he has been excluded ahead of defending champion goals in the final against Germany from Real Madrid’s team and he Chelsea in the English Premier took his leading tally for the World has lost motivation in training. League. After being jeered for his Cup 2002 to eight. “But he remains a great player. part in Wayne Rooney’s red card When he returned four years In the last five years at Real, he when Portugal beat England in later, Ronaldo added three more has scored almost 100 goals. No the World Cup quarterfinals, even to set a World Cup record with 15 one in the world has done that.” AP rival fans now accept that the goals. But the 2006 World Cup While one Ronaldo leaves Real Madrid’s Ronaldo, training on Jan. 25, has been the winger, who turns 21 next showed that Ronaldo had slowed Madrid, the other could be on the subject of recent fierce criticism. Monday, has the potential to fol­ and was losing the deft touches way. low his namesake as a soccer that made him a star. Brazil went Cristiano Ronaldo is a transfer superstar. out in the quarterfinals and he target for the Spanish club, player had been shown a red replacement for Beckham, lauds At 30, the Brazilian Ronaldo is hasn’t played for the national although Manchester United val­ card, Ronaldo winked at his him for defying the jeers and beat­ almost Gone-aldo. team since. ues him highly. But before the sea­ bench. ing defenders again and again. Ronaldo, on the verge of going Brazil coach Dunga doesn’t see son started, it looked as if he was Now Cristiano Ronaldo is a tar­ “I hope they carry on booing to six-time European champion Ronaldo as fit or sharp enough to on the way out at Old Trafford. get for the opposition fans who him,” Ferguson said. “He is such a AC Milan, has lost his touch and add anything to his team, and the Rooney was sent off at the blame him for Rooney’s red card. danger to defenders because he speed and has been slowed by an striker’s poor form and succession World Cup for stomping on the But that only seems to spur him. doesn’t just beat men, he has the expanding waistline. of injuries has also kept him out of groin of Portugal defender Ricardo “There’s only one Ronaldo,” sing desire and drive not to give in After more than 10 years at the the Real Madrid lineup. Carvalho during a challenge for the Red Devils fans. And United when they foul him. No one enjoys top, the two-time FIFA player of Although he was on a star-stud­ the ball. Ronaldo ran over to com­ manager Alex Ferguson, who playing against someone like that. the year is a shadow of the star ded lineup nicknamed “galacticos” plain to the referee about Rooney’s bought the winger from Sporting I am sure Cristiano is already one who burst onto the soccer scene at by Madrid, the famous Spanish challenge and, after the England Lisbon three years ago as a of the best players in the world.”

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NCAA B a s k e tb a ll Pittsburgh tops Nova to reach 20-win mark

Cambell, Green lead way for Butler, allow starters some rest in Bulldogs' win over Illinois-Chicago

Associated Press “We had great defensive pos­ sessions there,” Villanova coach PHILADELPHIA — With its Jay Wright said. “A couple inside game stifled. Pitt got its times they were stuck, but they transition offense going just in just kicked it out and those two time. (Fields and Graves) hit big shots Levance Fields scored 20 that were contested.” points and Aaron Gray had 14 Villanova beat then-No. 21 points and 10 rebounds, leading Notre Dame on Jan. 17 and No. 7 Pittsburgh over Villanova defeated then No. 21 Texas 65-59 on Monday night. three days later. The Wildcats Antonio Graves had 13 points, used a matchup zone most of including a clutch 3-pointer in the game, and trapped quite the closing minutes, to help the effectively in the first half. Panthers (20-3, 8-1 in Big East) But Pitt turned to its little win for the 10th time in 11 man — Fields — in the second games. Pitt set a school record half instead of relying on Gray. by reaching the 20-win mark Gray credited the backcourt for the sixth consecutive sea­ for making tough shots at cru­ son. cial times. “It was great to make some “We’re not a team of just adjustments,” Pitt coach Jamie Aaron Gray,” he said. “They Dixon said. “We were playing should get a lot of attention. I stationary. We got better move­ would never underestimate ment and more penetration in them .” the second half.” Pitt took its first lead since Curtis Sumpter scored 21 before the midpoint of the first points for Villanova (14-7, 3-5). half when Keith Benjamin hit a The Wildcats were seeking their 3-pointer to make it 38-37 with third victory over a ranked 12:21 left. opponent this month. Benjamin sank another 3 to Pittsburgh’s Antonio Graves, center, looks for the open man while guarded by Villanova’s Mike Fields’ fastbreak layup broke extend the lead to 43-37 a few Nardi, right, and Dante Cunningham on Monday. The Panthers won the game 65-59. a 47-all tie with 6:03 left and minutes later. Nardi finally Pitt led the rest of the way. ended Pitt’s 12-0 run with a 3- Pete Campbell scored 17 guys feel playing a game every were falling. The first 17 min­ Another layup by Fields follow­ pointer, and Scottie Reynolds’ points, Mike Green added 16 other night. utes the crowd was quiet. They ing a turnover made it 51-47. driving layup tied it at 45. and the No. 13 Bulldogs, play­ “But enough of us did our jobs were happy when they made a Mike Nardi’s layup cut it to Villanova turned the ball over ing the third of four games in a so the starters could get some shot at the end. It was kind of 54-51. After a turnover, Nardi on five of seven possessions seven-day stretch, routed rest. It was just a good team funny.” banked one in just before the during Pitt’s run. Illinois-Chicago on Monday effort,” Campbell said. The Jayhaw ks (19-3, 6-1 Big shot clock expired to cut the “A couple breakdowns here night. The Bulldogs (20-2, 8-1 12) won for the 13th time in 14 deficit to 54-53. or there is the difference,” “That was pretty important,” Horizon League), reaching 20 games. Their 16th win in 17 But Graves hit a 3-pointer and Nardi said. “They never stopped Campbell, the Bulldogs’ top victories in the fewest number meetings with Nebraska gave Fields added another 3 to give playing.” reserve and a 3-point specialist, of games in school history, fin­ them a half-game lead over Pitt a 60-55 lead w ith 51 sec­ said of the shared playing time ish their busy stretch Texas A&M and Texas in the onds remaining. Butler 71, Illinois-Chicago 45 in which all 12 players saw Wednesday night at conference. The Huskers (12-8, The 7-foot Gray then blocked Getting its starters some action. “It kind of feels like Youngstown State. Butler beat 1-5) lost their third straight. Sumpter’s shot and Graves iced needed rest was Butler’s moti­ w e’re in the NBA now. You get Youngstown 67-39 two weeks Nebraska’s first appearance it with a pair of free throws. vation and its reward. an understanding how those ago. in 11 years on ESPN’s “Big Against UIC, the Bulldogs hit Monday” had fans in a partying their first five field goals, 3- mood. The school’s athletic pointers by five different play­ marketing department encour­ ers, took a 39-16 lead at half- aged them to show up early time, built it to as many as 33 and to wear their red. points in the second half and The Jayhawks took the crowd coasted the rest of the way, eas­ right out of the game. ily avenging their only confer­ Julian Wright, who had 13 of ence loss of the season. his 17 points in the first half, Nobody played more than 29 scored the first eight for minutes for Butler. Kansas. Then Rush hit two “I hope that’s the case,” quick 3s to break open a 12-6 coach Todd Lickliter said of the game and start the decisive benefit of being able to rest his run. players. “That’s the way we “That’s about as well as you saw it at the time. We thought can execute,” KU coach Bill Self it would be a good thing. said. “T hat’s about the best 17 There’s been a lot of travel.” minutes a team can play. We didn’t play as well after the Kansas 76, Nebraska 56 first 17-18 minutes. We kind of FOR GAY & LESBIAN Nebraska fans were urged to lost focus.” show up early and make Ryan Anderson made six 3- Monday night’s game against pointers and led Nebraska with STUDENTS sixth-ranked Kansas a “red 19 points. There were no other out.” highlights for the Huskers, who It turned out to be a blowout. managed only one offensive The Jayhawks held Nebraska rebound and were outrebound- scoreless for almost 14 minutes ed 47-21. * Co e Green Room in the first half, using a 27-0 “I thought we were ready to run to fuel a victory. play someone like that. The fact For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Questioning Kansas owns the record for of the matter is, we were Students at Notre Dame most lopsided win by a scared,” first-year Nebraska Nebraska opponent — 102-46 coach Doc Sadler said. “I’ve in 1958 — and it looked as if never had a team that was the Jayhawks would threaten scared. I don’t know if it was Tuesdays, Jan. 30, Feb. 13, 20 that 56-point margin after because it was on TV or what it going up 39-6. w as.” 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. As the game got further out Nebraska played KU on even of hand, fans began to sarcasti­ terms much of the second half. cally cheer Kansas’ missed The Huskers, who trailed by 35 Green Room, 2nd Floor LaFortune shots and Nebraska’s rebounds. points in the first half, got the When Jay-R Strowbridge’s deficit down to 20 in the final layup ended a scoring drought minute. that lasted nearly 14 minutes, Aleks Marie, Nebraska’s sea­ The Core Council invites you to drop in for conversation and good company. much of the crowd rose to son scoring leader, missed his cheer the occasion. only two shots of the first half Everyone is welcome and confidentiality is assured. “We didn’t plan to come and and was held to nine points. blow them out,” said Brandon “We wanted to take them out Rush, who led the Jayhawks early,” Rush said. “We wanted with 20 points. “They weren’t to take the head off by attack­ making no shots, and our shots ing Aleks, which we did.” page 16 The Observer ♦ SPORTS Tuesday, January 30, 2007

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turn to freshman point guard Brian Kaufman broke through — or life — to even score one Tory Jackson and senior for the 2-0 lead late in the sec­ goal, let alone get two and near­ Orange guard Russell Carter to drive Hockey ond period. The Irish were lost ly score in the ensuing overtime continued from page 20 into the lane to disrupt the continued from page 20 well into the third period and period. But it did. The Irish zone and allow the Irish couldn’t get anything past goalie clawed out of the grave and won offense to flow. Carter is aver­ wins alone. They have separat­ Jeff Zatkoff. Even several five- a game they had no business Also important for the Irish aging 18.4 points per game ed themselves as one of the on-three advan­ winning, and they will be Notre Dame’s ability to this season, second in the Big truly legitimate teams that have tages resulted in have done it all shoot over the Syracuse zone. East. the ingredients necessary to nothing more The fact that year. Without suspended point Brey said Jackson, who has make a run for the national title than a mad grab They have rou­ g u a r d K yle shot just 15.6 game, with their suffocating for the puck in [Saturday’s] game tinely won games McAlarney, most percent from defense, well-rounded forward the Miami zone. ended in a draw at over veteran teams of the long range “It’s important that behind the arc, lines and Hobey Baker gem, Fifty-three all is reason with hockey tradi­ duties will fall to Tory [Jackson] gets will especially goalie Dave Brown. minutes of lack­ tions thicker than a senior guard need to pene­ Ever since the Irish drop- adaisical Irish enough to throw law textbook. Colin Falls. in the lane and tra te . kicked No.1 Boston College into play muted a some money down And the most Falls scored 23 makes a play. ” “O u r te a m Boston Harbor with a 7-1 Joyce crowd on the Irish to telling part of it all? points against changed from a trouncing in their third game of that just the A majority of Villanova and is shooting point the year, the team has steadily night before had make it to the Mike Brey those ranked teams averaging 13.3 guard to a driv­ ground up each traditional been raucous, Frozen Four in St. that fell hard to the points per game Irish coach ing point guard hockey powerhouse it encoun­ and it brought Louis. Irish have despite being lim­ when we went tered — both at home and on back memories remained firmly ited at times this from McAlarney the road. The only hiccup came of the 2004-05 entrenched in the season by a stomach virus to Jackson,” Brey said. “It’s in a 2-0 road loss to top-10 season. The electrical buzz of national rankings, months of and foot injury. important that Tory gets in Michigan State — hardly a rea­ the Coke machine on press row play against the rest of the “He’s due to get in a rhythm the lane and makes a play.” son to jump ship. battled the falling snow for noise nation has affirmed that Notre now,” Brey said of Falls. The Orange (15-6, 4-3 Big And on Saturday night with an dominance. Dame did not benefit from a “Between his foot and the East) are coming off a 76-71 Indiana snowstorm swirling out­ In short, everything about the front-loaded schedule by playing virus, he’s had some things loss to Louisville Saturday side the Joyce, the Irish forced night was deader than Knute over-hyped teams early. Boston that have set him back. But and have dropped two last year’s regular season cham­ Rockne’s ghost. College, Michigan, Michigan he’s due for a hot streak straight games in conference. pion RedHawks to glumly wade Then Irish center Mark Van State, Miami and Lake Superior now.” A loss could drop them as low through post-game chats with Guilder redirected a shot from State are, barring a major Additional out­ as sixth in the family and friends before board­ defenseman Wes O’Neill past slump, almost all guaranteed a side shooting Big East after ing the bus for what must have Zatkoff, and suddenly the Irish berth in the 16-team NCAA may come from being alone in been a never-ending drive back thrust a hand through the coffin Tournament come March — sophomore Ryan “[Falls is] due to second on Jan. to Oxford, Ohio. and began to dig past six feet of along with their Irish masters. Ayers, Brey said get in a rhythm 20 . The game that night ended in dirt. Freshman center Kevin Saturday may have been as Saturday. Ayers now. ” Syracuse is led a 2-2 tie and was everything Deeth, who only minutes before ugly to the Irish as the mug of is averaging just by forward that Friday’s thrilling 4-1 win had been benched by Irish Frankenstein’s monster, but the 2.5 points per Demetris Nichols, w asn’t — slow, uninspired and coach Jeff Jackson for poor play, comeback proved that no mat­ game, but he hit Mike Brey who is averaging boring — but the fact that it made amends for a night of ter how pretty or nasty Notre a key 3-pointer Irish coach ' a Big East-lead­ ended in a draw at all is reason missed passes and lost chances, Dame plays its opponents, those Saturday late in ing 18.5 points enough to throw some money burying a rebound for the tying teams have learned that nothing the gam e. per game, and down on the Irish to make it to goal with just over two minutes that emerges from the North “[Ayers] really guard Eric the Frozen Four in St. Louis. left to play. The Irish Dome is ever safe to poke a stick has shot well in practice, but Devendorf, who adds 13.5 of It just shouldn’t have hap­ Frankenstein had been zapped at — even if it looks dead. he hadn’t shot well in games,” his own. pened. back into the world of the living Brey said. “But to hit that Tonight’s game will be tele­ Miami played well enough to on a stormy winter night. The views expressed in this three ... hopefully that was a vised by ESPNU. take advantage of a sloppy Irish Nothing about the previous column are those of the author coming out party.” turnover for a goal in the first two and a half plus periods and not necessarily those of The If the outside shots aren’t Contact Chris Khorey at period, and then pressured would have given any indication Observer. Contact Kyle Cassily falling, the Irish will likely [email protected] offensively until right wing that Notre Dame had any shot at [email protected]

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isterhood TIM SULLIVAN/The Observer Opera scenes from Sheeva Parbhu winds up for a shot during Notre Dame’s match against Indiana Monday. The Magic Flute, Irish blanked the Hoosiers 7-0. Rusalka, victory. away but today we handled Junior Andrew Roth put in that job very well.” The Impresario, Shutout the toughest fight for the Irish The win over the Hoosiers at number six singles against improves Notre Dame’s record Cenerentola, continued from page 20 Peter Antons. Roth dropped to 2-1 for the season and 1-0 and Rosenkavalier the first set 3-6 but came back at home. The Irish will look to bles point at hand,” Irish to win the second and third stay on the winning streak at coach Bobby Bayliss said. sets 6-2, 7-5, respectively. home. The team takes on No. Bass took a 6-3, 7-6 (1) win “In all of those matches we 15 Florida State and No. 7 at first singles, but had to put had to overcome some adver­ Duke starting Friday at home in a fight to knock off No. 48 sity and that’s a good thing for and will look to walk away 3- Bubenick. Bass was able to us,” Bayliss said. 0 at home. regain composure and win a The Irish kept the pressure “Our goal is to try to be 3bruary2 &3, 7 :3 0 p.m. f decisive tiebreaker after hav­ on after jumping out to the undefeated at home and we * February 4, 2:30 p.m. ing his serve broken at 5-3 in early advantage — an accom­ have several top-10 teams the second set. plishment Bayliss was espe­ here that we would have to Little Theatre Moreau Center for the Arts Parbhu had an easier time cially proud of. beat in order to be able to ful­ 7 -T of getting past Dara “I think they ability to finish fill that goal so I guess it McLoughlin, and he eventual­ off a pretty tough opponent starts this weekend,” Bayliss ly won 6-3, 6-4. Parbhu fell when we had them down is a said. “Winning the first one behind 3-2 in the opening set great sign for us,” Bayliss was a good start.” but bounced back to take said. “We’ve had some trou­ 111 ! i l l ! ! three of the final four games ble in the past when we have Contact Deirdre Krasula at of the set enroute to a match a team down putting them [email protected] page 18 The Observer ♦ SPORTS Tuesday, January 30, 2007

C lub S po r ts No. 10 men's volleyball falls in five set match

Men's and women's resetting the score, the Irish The set was tied at its mid­ annual Blue and Gold Classic their top bowler averaging looked like a different team. way point until the Spartans at Beacon Bowl this weekend. 201 . bowling host annual They formed an early rally made a surge forward and The event is one of the Lindenwood, Newman, of their own, shifting the the Irish found themselves in largest national collegiate Morehead State and Purdue Blue and Gold Classic momentum towards them­ a four-point hole. tournaments, with sixty-eight completed the women’s top selves. Junior James Ward led Freshman Alex Lewis teams participating. Of those five. Special to The Observer the way with a long string of entered the game and provid­ teams, 44 are men’s and 22 Jim Talamo paced the Irish serves before having to roll ed the spark for Notre Dame, are w om en’s squads. with a 184.9 average, a 208 Saturday, No. 10 Notre the ball under the net. Never leading the Irish on an 8-2 The tournament featured high game, and a 1664 total Dame ventured north to St. trailing in the set, the Irish run, that resulted in a 25-23 the defending NCAA N ational for nine games. This was Joseph’s, Mich, to challenge closed it with a win, 25-19. win for the Irish. Men’s Champion Saginaw good for 69th place in a field powerhouse Michigan State. For the first three games, Just as the previous year, Valley State, and defending of 296 in the men’s competi­ The annual exhibition game, starting middle blocker Joe The Battle in The House of Women’s National Champion, tion. dubbed “The Battle in The O’Connell provided firepower Noise went into a fifth and Lindenwood, as well as many Pavan Sadarangani rolled House of Noise”, serves as a at the net, keeping the decisive set to 15. Behind the other top teams in the coun­ five games for a 166.6 aver­ fundraiser for Lake Michigan Spartans on their toes, prior attacking of outside hitter try. age, and posted the high Catholic High School. to his night-ending knee Dan Zibton, the Irish jumped The men’s event was won game score for the Irish, at The Spartans ultimately injury suffered during the to an early lead. by Saginaw Valley State. The 224. Kim Lavigne averaged prevailed in a hard-fought third game. However, the lead quickly entire Saginaw Valley State 164.6 with a 211 high game, contest, 25-20, 19-25, 25-22, The team, however, didn’t faded as the Spartans rattled team averaged over 200 for while Nick Manieri totaled 23-25, 15-9. miss a beat as Tim Goldsmith off eight consecutive points. nine games. Lindenwood, 1237 for eight games, a 154.6 In the first game, the Irish jumped in to keep the set Though the Irish picked up Purdue, Wichita State, and average. Adam Lacock was quickly fell behind 6-1. close. Untimely errors even­ their play and ended the rally, Morehead State rounded out just behind with a 152.2 aver­ Despite strong play from sen­ tually caused the game to slip it was too little, too. late as the m en ’s top five. age. ior Drew Williams, the slow away for the Irish, resulting the Irish lost the final set, 9- High game scores for the James Breen rolled an 819 start proved to be too much in a 25-22 loss. 15. men’s event included games total for six games, and fresh­ to overcome, as Notre Dame With the Spartans one set of 286, 284,and 278. man Ryan Pantanges chipped lost 25-20. away from sealing the match, Bowling Wichita State captured the in with a 470 total in his four After switching sides and the Irish held their ground. Notre Dame hosted the women’s championship, with gam es.

Peters continued from page 20 pens I think their best bet is to probably just hold on to those they already have.” National Signing Day is Feb. unleash your 7, at which time players can sign binding letters of intent. Defenders with current offers from Notre Dame include cornerback Ronald Johnson of Michigan, safety Major Wright of Florida and safety Michael McNeil of potential A labam a. Notre Dame’s best chance at a late pickup may be in Wright, who attends the high school of current Irish fresh­ men offensive linemen Dan Wenger and Sam Young. I But stealing a prospect from another school might be even easier. Frank said Notre Dame offered a scholarship to Brian Smith, a 6-foot-2 linebacker from Kansas who committed to Iowa in December. Smith’s father, Chris, played at Notre Dame. ... we have. GE's Evolution Series locomotive generates 16 cylinders' worth of power with only 12 cylinders, “He’s always wanted to go to Notre Dame, and whether cutting emissions up to 40 percent as compared to our prior models. In addition, it was the first locomotive that happens or not, we’ll still that met the new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency emissions standards. We call this ecomagination. At find out,” Frank said. “I think GE we invite you to unleash your ecomagination through a career in engineering, finance, manufacturing, that they’ve got a shot to get him .” sales and marketing, human resources, or information technology. Frank said the Irish are also hoping to take Ohio kicker Brandon Walker away from Come learn about GE's leadership programs and internship Louisville. Walker is expected opportunities for business, IT and engineering majors. to visit Notre Dame this week­ end. Contact Ken Fowler at Winter Career & Internship Fair [email protected] February 1, 2007 Joyce Center Field House - North Dome Write 4 PM - 8 PM Sports. ecomagination- to learn more visit us at gecareers.com Call an equal opportunity employer imagination at work . 1 -4543 Tuesday, January 30, 2007 The Observer ♦ TODAY page 19

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M e n ’s B ask etb a ll H o ckey C o m m e n ta r y On the road, again leers at top of sport's Irish looking for first win at Syracuse in elite teams over two seasons Only a Brady Quinn pass over By CHRIS KHOREY Juniper Road away from where one Irish team struggles to win Associate Sports Editor big games, another Notre Dame team has cre­ Nos. 19/21 Notre Dame has­ ated a cock­ n’t won a true road game this tail so strong season. It hasn’t won at it crushes top Syracuse since 2004, and opponents hasn’t won two games in a flatter than a row in two weeks. Tie Domi Coach Mike Brey’s squad roundhouse will try to break all those — and it’s on streaks tonight when it takes the rocks. on the Orange in the Carrier Dome at 7 p.m. Ky'eCasslly Notre Dame (17-4, 5-3 Big ______— elevated to East) moved into a tie for fourth in the conference with ^ w L a 66-63 win over Villanova the polls were Saturday. Brey said the low- released Monday — defeated its scoring, physical game with sixth ranked team of the year the W ildcats will help the this weekend with a win and tie young Irish against Syracuse at home against No. 8 Miami and and its aggressive 2-3 zone improved its record to 9-1-1 defense. against the country’s elite. “It was important to us to But the history and tradition- muck one out like that,” Brey bereft Irish icers haven’t become said. “It’s a step fortvard for this season’s ‘Where the hell did this group.” DAN COOPER/The Observer they come from?’ storyline on Irish forward Rob Kurz, top, wins the opening tipoff as Luke Harangody, front, Russell Carter see ORANGE/page 17 and Wildcat forward Shane Clark look on in Notre Dame’s 66-63 over Villanova Saturday. see HOCKEY/page 17

F o o tba ll R e c r u itin g M e n ’s T e n n is Notre Dame loses Irish perfect against the Hoosiers By DEIRDRE KRASULA battle for recruit Sports Writer Monday’s match against Indiana was a night of recruited for a while and By KEN FOWLER comebacks. seemed like he was interest­ Notre Dame jumped out Spores Editor ed,” said Mike Frank, who early and never slowed covers Notre Dame recruiting down, blanking the visiting Four days after star defen­ for Irisheyes.com, a member Hoosiers 7-0. sive end Justin Trattou de­ of the Scout.com network. Notre Dame took the committed to Notre Dame and “But for whatever reason, he early 1-0 lead by sweeping announced he would instead didn’t seem to have an inter­ doubles play 3-0. Doubles play football at Florida, the est in visiting here. ... They team Sheeva Parbhu and Irish saw another defensive came on a little late for him.” Ryan Keckley lost its first line prospect go elsewhere. Notre Dame has offered set to fall behind by one but The Atlanta Journal- scholarships to several other quickly rallied to a 3-1 lead Constitution reported Monday players, but it is believed that and finished with an 8-3 that 6-foot-3, 255-pound Peters was the last defensive win. Senior Barry King and defensive end Jason Peters of lineman with such an offer — sophomore Brett Helgeson Baton Rouge committed to though Irish coach Charlie had no trouble defeating coach Chan Gailey and Weis could make last-minute Indiana’s David Bubenick Georgia Tech. Peters visited offers. and Thomas Rickter 8-5. Louisiana State, Oklahoma “I’m not sure they’ll go after Stephen Bass and Andrew and Florida this weekend another defensive end, to be Roth followed with an 8-4 before deciding on the Yellow honest with you,” Frank said. win at third singles. Jackets, the Journal- “I think they’ll just kind of The Irish came out of Constitution reported. stick with what they’ve got. doubles play with a 1-0 Peters was one of the few You just can’t overcome not lead and continued to chal­ remaining targets on Notre having a relationship with lenge the Hoosiers in sin­ Dame’s board, although nab­ guys. gles play. bing the Catholic Junior High “I think they’ll probably just “It really helps to open up School product from the South wait it out and see what hap- singles play with the dou- TIM SULLIVAN/The Observer seemed unlikely. Notre Dame’s Andrew Roth returns a ball during a match in “He was a guy that they see PETERS/page 18 see SHUTOUT/page 17 Monday’s shutout of Indiana.

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