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Volume 46, Issue 17 | Wednesday, September 12, 2012 | ndsmcobserver.com ‘It will never be stricken from our minds’ New York-area students mark 11th anniversary of attacks, recall tragedy at World Trade Center

By MEL FLANAGAN Zier and countless other News Writer Notre Dame students were personally impacted by the Eleven years ago Tuesday, terrorist attacks against the senior Kerriann Zier’s father United States on Sept. 11, 2001. pulled her out of her fifth- In Rockville Centre, N.Y., grade classroom in Franklin junior Matt Hayes’ elemen- Lake, N.J., and told her he was tary school was on lockdown, all right. but none of the students knew “I just remember being so why. confused,” Zier said. “I was “It was one of those situ- just like, ‘Okay then, thanks ations where we were old for stopping by.’ I had no idea enough to know something what he meant.” was wrong, but not old enough Zier discovered only later to comprehend the extent of that a plane had crashed into what may have happened,” he the World Trade Center, where said. her father worked. He was Hayes, whose hometown lost packing for a business trip and 48 residents in the terrorist at- missed his usual train. If he tack, said he remembers stu- had made it in time, he would dents whose parents worked have been on the 78th floor of in New York City being pulled Observer File Photo the South Tower, the begin- The American flag flies at half mast on South Quad on Sept. 11, 2011, the 10th anniversary of the terrorist ning of the impact zone. see 9/11 PAGE 5 attacks. The flag was again at half mast Tuesday for the 11th anniversary of 9/11. Nuclear physicists awarded grant for research

By ANN MARIE JAKUBOWSKI one-year, $1.6 million grant from sites that could serve as locations mines,” Wiescher said. “We also of our sun, he said. News Writer the National Science Foundation for the Dual Ion Accelerator for have graduate students who are “Nuclear astrophysics is main- to develop the first U.S.-based Nuclear Astrophysics (DIANA). measuring underground radia- ly concerned with the origin of all A research team of nuclear underground accelerator labora- The key site in question is the tion and determining how fea- the elements in the universe at the physicists headed by Notre Dame tory, enabling them to progress Sanford Underground Research sible the site is for our purposes.” time the universe formed, about faculty members is looking to the towards a more complete under- Facility in South Dakota, Wiescher Wiescher said the goal of his 30 billion years ago with the Big cosmos for the answers to ques- standing of the formation of the said. nuclear astrophysics research is Bang,” Wiescher said. “The heavi- tions about the origins of Earth’s elements. “The grant basically covers the to understand the origin of the er elements, like uranium, gold most influential elements. Physics professor and principal first test experiments going on Earth’s elements and their forma- and silver, are formed through The team, comprised of re- investigator Michael Wiescher right now, like the engineering tion process. The answers to these the nuclear fusion processes that searchers from several American said the grant money will be used studies that will allow us to stabi- questions can help scientists dis- universities, was awarded a to fund testing of underground lize the abandoned underground cover what happens in the center see NUCLEAR PAGE 5 DPAC to host NDSP investigates crime

Observer Staff Report email stated. someone recently met than a election debate NDSP is also investigating stranger. This means the per- Notre Dame Security another incident of forcible son perpetrating the assault Police (NDSP) is investigat- fondling in the early hours of could be part of the campus Observer Staff Report are slated to appear at the ing the second incident of Sunday morning, and the de- community.” debate, where they will alleged forcible fondling re- partment alerted students to The email also warned stu- Three candidates for field questions submitted ported on campus within 24 that report via email Monday dents that perpetrators may Indiana governor will take in advance by Indiana resi- hours, according to an email evening. target victims after giving the stage at the DeBartolo dents, the release stated. to the student body Tuesday The Tuesday email warned them drugs or during exces- Performing Arts Center on Timothy Sexton, as- evening. students to be aware of their sive consumption of alcohol. Oct. 17 for the second of sociate vice president The incident occurred ear- surroundings and watch out Information about sexual three scheduled gubernato- for public affairs, said in ly Sunday morning outside for friends to reduce the risk assault prevention and re- rial debates, the University the statement the debate a residence hall on South of sexual assault. sources for survivors of sex- announced Tuesday in a would be an extension of Quad, police said. “Forcible fondling and oth- ual assault is available from press release. the University’s campus “The victim had recently er sexual assaults can hap- NDSP at ndsp.nd.edu and at Democrat John Gregg, engagement efforts. met the suspect while walk- pen to anyone,” the email the Committee for Sexual Republican Mike Pence and ing to her residence hall from stated. “College students are Assault Prevention at http:// Libertarian Rupert Boneham see DEBATE PAGE 5 another hall on campus,” the more likely to be assault by csap.nd.edu.

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Tickets $7/$5/$4 Tickets $7/$5/$4 News ndsmcobserver.com | Wednesday, September 12, 2012 | The Observer 3 Panel discusses depression Professor connects Students share stories of struggles with mental illness Tolkien, Homer By KRISTEN RICE bottling up my feelings and courage to seek help in- News Writer my mood began to decline. … stead of struggling alone. I completely shut down.” “My fellow Belles, don’t In continuation of the Despite the challenges be afraid to speak up. College’s “Support a Belle, depression presented her, There is nothing wrong Love a Belle” Week, a group Smith said recovery is an with looking to others for of Saint Mary’s students achievable goal. help. … We’re all here for shared their personal expe- “[Mental illness] can be a you,” she said. “Sometimes riences with depression and lifelong battle. … But no mat- you just need someone to anxiety in a panel discus- talk to, and that’s okay.” sion Tuesday in the Student “People think that Junior Allie Center Lounge. Richthammer said sup- Freshman Victoria Otteson mental illness port systems are crucial opened the discussion by re- is something for those fighting mental counting her battle with de- unstable people illness. pression and anxiety to event bring upon “There are always peo- attendees. ple who can make you “I made poor choices in my themselves, brave,” she said. “You do life and I made depression but it does not not have to go at it alone.” and anxiety define me,” she discriminate.” The panelists also en- said. couraged audience mem- SUZANNA PRATT | The Observer Though people deal with Rebecca Jenkins bers to support friends freshman Philosophy professor David O’Connor delivers his lecture “Tolkien the challenges of their lives and family members who and Nostalgia” on Tuesday evening in DeBartolo Hall. in different ways, Otteson suffer from any type of said her struggle with de- ter how impossible it seems, mental illness by discuss- By JOHN CAMERON but sensual ease.” pression and anxiety nega- it’s completely possible to re- ing their personal sources News Editor Frodo’s fellowship falls into per- tively impacted her ability to cover,” she said. “It takes pa- of love and support, in- ils not unlike those Odysseus’s cope with specific situations. tience and time.” cluding family, friends While J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic “The men faced, which sought to make “One person’s way may be Contrary to widespread and teachers. Lord of the Rings” trilogy may be them forget home. different from mine. … Life public perceptions of men- Above all, the panelists dear to fans young and old, phi- “When the travelers enter the sometimes throws you things tal illness, freshman Rebecca stressed mental illness losophy professor David O’Connor realm of Lothlórien, they lose that you think you cannot Jenkins said mental illness should never stop people said Tuesday he believes the trilogy sense of time,” he said. “That time- survive,” Otteson said. “You can affect anyone. from reaching their poten- is meant to reflect on a darker side lessness is something they need to can choose to fight [depres- “People think that men- tial or attaining happiness. of nostalgia at the core of human shake off to go on with their quest.” sion] with all you’ve got, or tal illness is something un- “Your life is worth way nature. 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By JILLIAN BARWICK but she also realizes other stu- Saint Mary’s Editor dents on campus may not share her views. She said she recog- As the 2012 presidential elec- nizes the group has a respon- tion nears, students at Saint sibility since there is no official Mary’s College are gearing up to Republican group on campus. vote in both Indiana polls and “Our organization on campus via absentee ballot. knows that while expressing our Senior London Lamar, presi- own views of the Democratic dent of Young Democrats at party is important, we must also Saint Mary’s, said she wants her be a bipartisan club for those College peers to realize that ex- students who do not share the ercising their right to vote dem- same views, but express inter- onstrates appreciation to earlier est in the election and voting,” generations of politically active Lamar said. women. Senior Young Democrats “Women fought for so many member Ambreen Ahmad said years for the right to vote,” she is committed to promoting Lamar said. “It is our duty as the vote across party lines on the Saint Mary’s campus. “As educated “My primary responsibil- JULIE HERDER | The Observer women, it is even ity is to make the bipartisan ef- Members of the Young Democrats register students to vote inside the Student Center on Tuesday afternoon. fort about being able to vote,” The club hopes to increase the number of students exercising their right to vote. more important Ahmad said. “Over the sum- for us to exercise mer, I was able to look at how ballot and have the organization civic duty, Ahmad said. active in the community and our right to vote at democracy has affected the pay for the postage when voting “As educated women, it is remain active. By showing what every opportunity U.S. and how voter turnout is forms are ready to be mailed. even more important for us to we stand for and not just say- still so low. By being a part of “This is an exciting time for exercise our right to vote at ev- ing it, the Young Democrats can we have.” Young Democrats on campus, I the students here. For most of ery opportunity we have,” she achieve a greater foothold here.” Ambreen Ahmad am hoping girls will realize that us, this is our first time voting in said. The Young Democrats will senior voting is important on so many a presidential election,” Lamar As such, the Saint Mary’s hold a watch night for the first different levels.” said. “While this is a great thing Young Democrats’ responsibili- presidential debate Oct. 3 at 8 educated women to take full ad- Lamar and Ahmad said to do, Ambreen and I really want ties as representatives for the p.m. in Room 152 of Regina Hall. vantage of the paths those wom- they hope to spread the word our peers to remember that elec- national organization do not The club will also meet to watch en paved for us and vote in every about the importance of voting tions happen more frequently end with the Nov. 6 election, election night coverage Nov. election being held throughout through the Young Democrats’ for our local governments. We Lamar said. 6 from 8 to 12 p.m. in Vander the year.” voter registration table, which want people to become politi- “It is our responsibility to Vennet in the Student Center As a Young Democrats mem- will be open through Thursday cally aware and remain politi- keep the laws and policies that basement. ber, Lamar said vocalizing her in the Student Center Lounge. cally aware.” are a result of the election in the political interests enhances The table helps students register Taking initiative to vote in all public’s eye on campus,” she Contact Jillian Barwick at her Saint Mary’s experience, to vote, sign up for an absentee elections is a crucial American said. “This is our chance to stay [email protected]

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Nuclear located underground in order “All of the elements in 9/11 occurred. Continued from page 1 to maintain the integrity of the your body have been made Continued from page 1 Her mother broke the news reaction result. in stars, so you are the prod- once she returned home, and made in stars or supernova “Because these reactions are uct of several star genera- out of class one by one. they watched the news togeth- explosions,” Wiescher said. so weak, we need to go deep tions,” Wiescher said. “All The following day, his fourth- er, Antonelle said. “[These explosions] need to be underground to be free of the stars are powered by nuclear grade teacher explained the “I didn’t really know what explored in more detail so we cosmic radiation from the sun fusion reactions that create basics of the attacks to the the World Trade Center was, can determine how strong and that alters our measurements,” elements. The light you see class, but Hayes said he still but they just kept showing the how fast these reactions occur.” he said. when you look at the stars is did not understand the extent planes crashing and towers The great distance between Wiescher said he hopes his released from these nuclear of the day’s events. falling,” she said. “Once you Earth and the stars observed team’s research will facilitate fusion reactions.” “I didn’t really comprehend saw the images of it, you kind from Earth means the measur- a more comprehensive under- it until I found out my cous- of understand at least the mag- able energy from these nuclear standing of the formation of the Contact Ann Marie in’s neighbors lost their dad, nitude, even if you don’t really reactions is minimal, Wiescher Earth, from the visible compo- Jakubowski at who I had known and who understand everything.” said, so the laboratory must be nents to the more abstract. [email protected] was always around,” he said. Antonelle said the aftermath “It didn’t hit home for me un- of the tragedy was nearly as Paid Advertisement til there was a personal name difficult for her town as the ac- associated with the towers. He tual attack. was a firefighter.” “A lot of it was waiting for Now that he is old enough to people to call, to find out who grasp the enormity of the trag- survived and who didn’t,” she edy, Hayes said the memory of said. “It was just a lot of wait- Sept. 11 and its aftermath will ing. My school was religious, remain with him forever. so there was a lot of prayer and “It’s such a defining moment service while we waited.” as a New Yorker,” he said. “I Zier was fortunate; she feel like people not from New didn’t have to wait. Her fa- York will never fully compre- ther was switching trains in hend what those days after Hoboken, N.J., when he saw felt like or what it means to us. the plane hit the building he It will never be stricken from should have been inside, and our minds and thoughts and his first thought was to drive feelings.” to his daughters’ elementary Senior Lauren Antonelle, school and reassure them he who used to be able to see the was safe. Twin Towers at night from her Other residents on her town bedroom in White Plains, N.Y., were not so lucky, Zier said. said the events of Sept. 11 hold “The next day, I got on the acute significance for her and bus and everyone was cry- other Empire State residents. ing,” she said. “Lots of kids “Before moving outside New in the area had relatives who York, you don’t really realize were missing. A boy in my di- that not everyone understands rect class, his dad never came it the way you do,” she said. “I home. Someone had a connec- don’t think people realize how tion one way or another in the personal it can be. Most people whole area.” have a detachment to it, but Eleven years later, Zier still you’ll always be attached to it.” has a hard time discussing that For the 11th anniversary, day. It’s especially difficult be- Antonelle visited the Grotto ing at Notre Dame on the an- and reached out to her fam- niversaries, she said. ily, especially her aunt, whose “At home there’s a sense of brother perished in the attacks. community because most peo- Back in 2001, Antonelle and ple are somehow affected,” she her fifth-grade classmatessaid. “It’s harder being away could sense something was from that on the anniversary.” wrong on Sept. 11, but only those whose parents worked in Contact Mel Flanagan at the towers were told what had [email protected]

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“One of the great benefits that a university offers to its community is to bring prominent people to cam- pus for lectures and other presentations that are open to the public,” Sexton said. “We have always tried to do that here at Notre Dame with political, business, religious, educational and other lead- ers, and we are certainly happy to be selected to host one of the gubernatorial de- bates this fall.” The debate will be streamed live from the Indiana Debate Commission’s website, where the commission will also be accepting question submissions, the release stated. The two other gubernato- rial debates will take place on Oct. 10 in Zionsville and Oct. 25 in Fort Wayne. 6 The observer | Wednesday, September 12, 2012 | ndsmcobserver.com Inside Column Christ in the dining halls my heart since high school, slowly was and yes, divinity, of every student. In my Enjoy the Scott Boyle loosening its fetters over me. I was like case, as I struggled to find my way back The Sincere Seeker a child getting glasses for the first time. to love, her simple pleasantries were Being abroad had given me a new “pre- reminders that I was already receiving it ride Deep down, I’ve always been a shy scription,” and I came back to Notre in abundance. And although I felt I was and reserved person. So imagine my Dame with renewed energy and vigor to slipping and no longer belonged, Janet Maria Fernandez frustration as my parents signed me up finish my undergraduate career. was always quick to remind me I never Scene Writer for as many activities as possible during But I was not the only one who had escaped her gaze. my summer months off from school. I changed during my time abroad. Things And, perhaps it is the same way with went to Nature Camp, Farm Camp and at Notre Dame had changed and con- God. No matter how lonely, out-of-place “Don’t miss out on anything; you Golf Camp. If it was a camp, I probably tinued in my absence as well. Friend or discouraged we feel, God is there gaz- are only in college once.” tried it. I had fun, but I was always the groups, for one, were different. And life, ing at us. Gerard Manley Hopkins re- As we drove from Chicago’s O’Hare kid who received that ambiguous per- unfortunately, still moved at the same minds us: “Christ plays in ten-thousand Airport to South Bend three weeks sonalized message on the camp t-shirt frenetic pace. I was holding on by my places, lovely in eyes and lovely in limbs ago, my dad repeated this phrase over that read: “You are a great listener! Wish fingertips as the days whizzed by and not his.” Christ is always there gazing at and over again to remind me to take I could have gotten to know you better!” the semester quickly picked up speed. us, perhaps in unexpected people, like advantage of all of the opportunities I was never really good at taking risks. I realized that I no longer “fit” with the Janet, or in unexpected places like the and experiences I would have here at Flash forward to the spring semester same groups and thus could not rely dining hall. Notre Dame during my senior year. of my sophomore year here at Notre on them, in the same way, for love and But God doesn’t take days off. Henri I planned to take his advice serious- Dame. I was faced with the decision to support. Nouwen once wrote, “Everything that ly. I would participate and engage in take one of the biggest risks of my life: But there was always one person who Jesus has done, said and undergone all of my courses, attend every single studying abroad in Toledo, Spain, dur- saw me as a good “fit:” Janet. Janet is one is meant to show us that the love we football game and enjoy lots of nights ing the fall of my junior year. I had never of the South Dining Hall monitors who I most long for is given to us by God, not out with my friends and classmates. been outside of the country before, and had befriended in the semesters before. because we’ve deserved it, but because The first two weeks of school were although the prospect of leaving the And upon my return from Spain, when I God is a God of love…” This is a love great. I was following my dad’s advice Notre Dame family was quite daunting, longed so deeply to find my place again, given to us for always, for keeps, no mat- pretty well. I accepted. Janet was there, Monday through Friday, ter what we make think or how we may However, when I sprained my ankle My fears were short lived, however. to remind me. feel. last Sunday morning, I saw my whole The semester proved to be one of the To Janet, everyone is important; ev- I can’t be in the dining hall as much “don’t miss out on senior year” motto best of my life. In my travels through eryone “fits.” When she is in charge of this year, but the next time you see sadly and slowly disappear. the green, yet foreign hills of Spanish monitoring the dining hall exits, for Janet in South, give her a wave or strike I was not able to do much last countryside, I discovered something example, she waves and says goodbye up a conversation with her for me. And week. In the morning I struggled quite comforting — life moved slower. to every single person that leaves. That’s remember that we never talk to mere walking with crutches around cam- Families came together to eat and so- right, every single person. To me, she has mortals, but Christ, who always plays in pus — I stopped to take a break ev- cialize, only to leave hours later with always best lived out the truth of C.S. our midst. ery three steps — and at night the loosened belts and happy hearts. Lewis’ words in “The Weight of Glory”: Health Center recommended I follow Upon my return to the United States, “It is a serious thing to live in a society Scott Boyle is a graduate of Notre RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression and I realized quickly that my time abroad of possible gods and goddesses … There Dame and intern in the Office of Elevation). had changed me. I was more relaxed; I are no ordinary people. You have never Campus Ministry. He can be reached at I had never had an injury like this no longer moved at the frenetic pace to talked to a mere mortal.” [email protected] before. I am not athletic at all, and which I was accustomed pre-departure. I’ve always felt that Janet’s attention, The views expressed in this column I’m a bit of a hypochondriac, so imag- More importantly, the desire to achieve, in a simple yet very profound way, ac- are those of the author and not ine my frustration. I just wanted to a heavy burden that had weighed on knowledged the uniqueness, loveliness necessarily those of The Observer. be able to walk again and attend the Fighting Irish’s first home football Editorial Cartoon game against Purdue. Just when my mood and spirits were hitting rock bottom late Thursday night, I called my dad and vented. I told him I would have to miss out on some school activities during these first few weeks of my senior year until my ankle was completely healed and that I was not happy about it. After a few minutes of conversation my dad was able to quickly ground my exaggerated and theatrical self with some simple but inspirational words. “Enjoy the ride,” he said before hanging up, and I immediately un- derstood what he meant by this other phrase. I had made up my mind I had a greater, more serious, more debiliat- ing injury than what I really had, and even stopped doing things I could ac- tually do with a sprained ankle — and maybe just a little creativity. So from that moment on, with or Quote of the day Weekly Poll without crutches, swollen foot or not, I am determined to be positive and enjoy every minute of my senior year. “In matters of style, swim with the current; in What was your favorite part of the game Watch out Michigan! I will be matters of principle, stand like a rock.” against Purdue this weekend? back in the stands cheering on the Fighting Irish next week, hopefully aircast-less. Thomas Jefferson Tweet your response with #ViewpointPoll U.S. president by 5 p.m. Thursday. Contact Maria Fernandez at [email protected] The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not Submit a Letter to the Editor | Email [email protected] necessarily those of The Observer. The observer | Wednesday, September 12, 2012 | ndsmcobserver.com 7 The vast shadow of a former president

daunting for a one-term senator — are Should he have taken the spot of officially President Obama. President Clinton is John Sandberg reinforced with each Clinton cameo. nominating the president for re-election, more confident in his party’s approach Fisherman’s Musings President Obama even joked Saturday a spot normally reserved for the vice towards the economy than President about appointing Clinton as “secretary of president? No. Obama. It’s been nearly a week since the con- explaining stuff.” Obama’s speech wasn’t bad, but it did President Clinton is a better leader than fetti from “Convention Season 2012” was In order for this president to win re- not sway many undecided minds. President Obama. swept up. Analysis of the Republican and election, he must convince voters his Obama and Clinton have an uneasy So what real implications do Clinton’s Democratic National Conventions var- approach to the economy is the right one past. There was the time in 2000 when speech and subsequent appearances ied, but reaction from middle of the road and not have someone else do the con- Obama ran for Congress and Clinton en- on the campaign trail have for Obama’s commentators and voters was consistent: vincing for him. dorsed his challenger, Bobby Rush. Then re-election? Democrats are inspired fol- Mitt Romney was solid if not exciting, Clinton’s speech was effective and pow- we saw the testy Democratic primary lowing the convention and Republicans President Obama fell flat and Bill Clinton erful because of the way it was delivered between Obama and Hillary Clinton in remain entrenched as ever in their “any- stole the show. and because of the man who delivered 2008. Political enemies and friends are one-but-Obama” mindset. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with it. But when the crowds dispersed and born and die every hour, so it’s not un- But for independent voters looking for a a little presidential nostalgia. Better the the sounds of Fleetwood Mac faded away heard of that, despite their past, Clinton reason to choose a candidate, nothing is highlight be a man who presided over a Wednesday night, nothing was revealed would one day land on Obama’s side. more important than strong leadership. decade of economic prosperity, rather about Obama or his plan for America we But the most bizarre interaction be- Which individual, Obama or Romney, than the empty chair that bemused didn’t already know. tween the two was in December 2010. will be the stronger leader? Republicans. Democrats are right to put Clinton’s ex- Clinton appeared alongside Obama at an The balance between respecting what But while Clinton stoked the flames of pertise to use. He has long been known to impromptu press conference promoting Clinton has to offer and keeping him out the Democratic base as the race for the relish the spotlight, and members of both Obama’s deal with Republicans on tax of the camera’s focus is a delicate one. But White House seriously gets underway, his parties readily concede, despite his flaws cuts. Obama spoke briefly before letting it’s a balance the current president must influence is more of a detriment than ben- and occasional foot-in-mouth moments, Clinton take the podium. Soon after, find if he wants to come out on top in efit to the Obama re-election campaign. Clinton remains a political mastermind. Obama left the briefing completely, telling November. In every instance Clinton makes his But there is a clear line between a strong reporters, “You’re in good hands.” Clinton presence known, we see an older, more endorsement and an outright comman- then fielded questions on the economy. John Sandberg is a junior political seasoned fighter stepping in to parry jabs deering of the spotlight, and Clinton’s Alone. For 20 minutes. science major. He can be reached at being thrown at the man now in the ring. presence in the campaign has undoubt- This year’s DNC was not the same as [email protected] Consequently, the main criticisms of edly fallen into the latter category. the impromptu briefing in 2010. But it did The views expressed in this column are Obama — the problems he faced in 2009 Should Clinton have been given a leave me with the same feeling: President those of the author and not necessarily and the office of the presidency were too speaking spot at the convention? Yes. Clinton is a better communicator than those of The Observer. All-American city

had offered me the chance to write some I moved into an apartment in the heart Boston, but it is a city where Michelle at Malcolm Phelan speeches for him. As it turned out, he was of downtown, in what used to be Central Tom’s Restaurant knows your name and Guest Columnist actually a very good speechwriter already, High School. For anyone who has seen the remembers your order. It is a city where so I definitely learned a good deal more movie Hoosiers, that is where they played you can live well while doing what you One month. than I contributed and spent most of my the South Bend Wildcats. I live in the gym, love. It is a city where experiences are I was supposed to stay in South Bend time on a consulting case with the city. so that basketball court is my kitchen measured in the people you meet and the for one month before heading east to get With a team made up of students from floor. A friend holds concerts in the pool. friends you make. It is a city in transition, into trouble until my real job started in the Mendoza College of Business, we went If that was not enough, once you realize building off a rich past to pursue a bright January. I had a job lined up with a con- through the departments in the city at downtown South Bend is more than three future. As the National Civic League said sulting firm in New York upon graduation, the mayor’s request, identifying ways of bars and a football hall of fame, there is when they came to present the city with but when they presented the new hires cutting costs, streamlining processes and an absolute wealth of places to go. There the oldest and most prestigious commu- with five possible start dates, I leapt at the trying to make city services as effective are coffee shops, little cafés, used-book nity award in June 2011, South Bend is an chance to forestall my impending adult and efficient as possible for the citizens of stores and art exhibitions, not to mention “All-American City.” life and took the January option. That left South Bend. the Morris Performing Arts Center and This column will feature interviews me with six months to do something fast- The project took me all over the city the festivals that stretch across the entire with leaders around the city, covering a paced, exciting and vaguely irresponsible. and to neighborhoods I never knew ex- city every couple of months. LangLab has wide range of topics to give some context All through senior year, I had been listing isted. I saw union halls, once packed with turned an abandoned warehouse into a and insight into the character of South possibilities in my hip moleskin journal, flushed, happy faces, now quieter after the music venue and studio that teaches the Bend. It will describe the challenges the such as “join start-up company in L.A.,” deindustrialization of the 60s. I saw hole- tango and hosts 24-hour plays. St. Joe’s city faces while also charting the way for- or “go on a Trappist retreat.” With future in-the-wall restaurants run by first gen- just opened a beautiful new high school ward. It will give accounts of the groups it documentaries and merchandise deals eration immigrants who, like the German, overlooking the city skyline. El Paraiso has represents and their dreams for the city. in mind, I even named some of them. Polish and Irish workers who came over mouth-watering one-dollar taco nights on But most of all, it will give some perspec- Motorcycling to the Grand Canyon while a century ago, looked at South Bend as a Wednesdays and Sundays. There is a man- tive to the place you will call home for the reading all the great books I had ignored place of opportunity and as a place to raise made whitewater rafting course right next couple years. Then maybe one day, if in college would be called “Canon to a family. I saw businesses opening their next to the river, and the city just finished you’re really lucky, you’ll live on a basket- Canyon.” Brilliant. doors, hospitals growing and expanding several million dollars of renovations to ball court, too. So, with all of these thrilling and well- and a brand new $65 million recreation Covaleski Stadium. It took me a while to branded prospects in mind, I weighed my center a couple blocks from downtown (it shake off the preconceived conceptions Malcolm Phelan is a 2012 graduate options and made my choice: I stayed in has a water slide and a lazy river.) of a dreary and dull town I had held as a of Notre Dame. He can be reached at South Bend. All of this pointed to a history and a student, but now I have moved past the [email protected] Let me tell you why. story that I had totally missed as a student. obvious thrills and gotten more creative; I The views expressed in this column are I was staying on to work for the new After my month was up, it was not hard to have fallen in love with the city. those of the author and not necessarily those mayor, a young and dynamic figure, who make the decision to stay longer. South Bend is not a New York or a of The Observer.

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By MEGHAN THOMASSEN While academic paintings were works of tortured per- Snay said. “It created an art for the masses, because Scene Writer fection, Impressionists took their paint into account. it was significantly less expensive to buy these prints “[In academic paintings] you never saw a brush- than the paintings.” Tucked inside the Snite Museum of Art, “Cassatt and stroke, everything was smooth and shiny … When you By signing and numbering the prints and sketches, Beyond: Graphic Art from the Permanent Collection” to the impressionists working, it really is about the me- the artists created a market for their own paintings. displays etchings and prints from some of the fin- dium,” Snay said. “Pissarro actually pulled this print, and he’s writing est French impressionist and modernist painters — One French impressionist, Mary Cassatt, strove to on this sheet of paper,” Snay said. “This becomes an Manet, Cezanne, Pissarro and Cassatt. translate the ideas of impressionist painting into her ambition of a collector to collect all the states, to see The term “impressionist” usually brings to mind prints and sketches, Snay said. it in its various manifestations. The fact that Pissarro images of hazy water lilies and pastel landscapes, like “It wasn’t easy for a woman to become an artist at is starting to sign in pencil, and not in the plate, but the impressionist masterpieces found at the Chicago that time in Paris,” Snay said. “She never married, never on the paper, gives it an even greater value and even Art Institute. But Cheryl Snay, curator of European art had a family of her own. She painted all day, and in the greater authenticity.” at the Snite, said the prints are vital to understanding evenings when dusk fell and she didn’t have any more Snay said impressionist sketches are still central to Impressionism and how it gained influence. light in her studio, she would come into her apartment art culture in Paris today. “[The movement] began in the late 1860s and was area and start working on copper plates.” “You’d see people lined up and the prints will be ar- rejected by a lot of critics,” Snay said. “Looking at Snay said Cassatt’s work was a good place to ranged in windows,” she said. You can still do it today, the prints extends the theme of the dissemination of start the exhibit because her work exemplified how if you go to Paris and walk along the Seine and there Impressionism, how Impressionism became more Impressionists translated the movement’s principles will be vendors and they will have portfolios.” acceptable.” into a printmaking medium. The sketches and prints show the dimensional va- Academic painters rejected impressionist paintings “[Impressionism is] usually a style obsessed with riety in Impressionism a viewer might not see in the because there was a lack of finish, Snay said. color and how to use color, but how do you translate paintings themselves, Snay said. “That lack of finish made it more authentic, more those kinds of ideas from a painterly medium to some- “It offers an additional way to look at modernism about the artist’s response to his or her environment, thing that is linear?” she said. in art. If you think about its not just the actual object to the objects, to the subjects,” she said. One small print — a soft, rural landscape — bears itself, but also the processes,” she said. “It’s less of an Printmaking had a large role in transitioning the signature of Pissarro, another member of the origi- object to make it perfectly representational.” Impressionism from its avant-garde, radical image to nal Impressionists. something accepted by the middle classes, Snay said. “It became popular to collect these kinds of prints,” Contact Meghan Thomassen at [email protected]

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By COURTNEY COX “It started out in March of 2011 with a girl’s night out and many women have participating restaurant and purchase Associate Scene Editor creating downtown Restaurant Week,” gotten together groups of friends for the a wristband for $40 that will allow them said Mark McDonnell, founder of the event. access to each restaurant and the three Sick of settling for Franzia and its bot- Downtown Dining Alliance. “We mod- The Wine Walks are a way to raise wine pairings they have available. From tled cousin, two-buck Chuck? Wednesday eled it on various cities we found search- money for the Downtown Dining there, it’s an easy walk to the rest of the Wine Walks in Downtown South Bend ing on the Internet.” Alliance as well as for other charities. participating locations. The $40 also in- might be just what you were looking for. McDonnell said another town in This Wednesday’s walk will donate 25 cludes a special tasting glass etched with Tonight from 5 to 10 p.m. you can take a Indiana inspired the group. percent of proceeds to Reins of Life Inc., the “Eat, Drink, South Bend” logo that leisurely stroll through downtown South “We saw that Valparaiso had some- a therapeutic horseback-riding center in can be kept as a souvenir. Bend as you eat small dishes of food and thing like this and we thought if little Michigan City, Ind. The rest of the profits The food offerings are enough to sip casually on wine pairings chosen spe- Valparaiso can do this, we should be do- go toward promotion and the expenses of make any foodie jealous, including spicy cially for each plate. ing something like this,” McDonnell said. the event. shrimp, stuffed mushrooms and Wagyu The eight participating restaurants The problem for the Downtown Dining One of the features of Wine Walks is a beef sliders. are Café Navarre, East Bank Emporium, Alliance was maintaining interest be- free carriage ride for participants of the The South Bend Chocolate Café will of- LaSalle Grill, South Bend Chocolate Café, tween the two downtown Restaurant event. The carriage rides are paid for by fer a desert sampling for participants to Tippecanoe Place Restaurant, Trio’s Weeks they offer each year. The Wine the Downtown Dining Alliance and pro- serve as a perfect ending to the night. Restaurant and Jazz Club, the Vine and Walks were started to occupy foodies vided by Dream Coach Carriages. While wine tastings can sometimes Sunny Italy Café. Each restaurant offers in the downtime. The first walk in June The goal of events like these is to show- be an intimidating event for beginners, three different dishes and three different drew about 120 people, according to case the downtown area, McDonnell Wednesday Wine Walks are the perfect wines to go along with those dishes. McDonnell, and it grew to include about said. way to elevate your palate and experience This is the fourth Wednesday Wine 300 people in August. “We make no money on it, we do it as a a night of drinking, eating and enjoying Walk that has been put on by the McDonnell said the event draws a wide group to highlight Downtown South Bend eight of the best restaurants in South Downtown Dining Alliance as a supple- demographic of people, but they tend to and the unique features we have, one of Bend. ment to the other events put on by the be great events for couples or groups of which is walkability,” said McDonnell. alliance. couples. He also said that it’s perfect for Participants can begin at any Contact Courtney Cox at [email protected]

By MARIA FERNANDEZ professional life on TV, LC made her final appearance as a play the role of Chase Adams in the CW’s popular televi- Scene Writer reality star in 2009. Since then, she has become a celebrity sion series “One Tree Hill.” He maintained his recurring and fashion mogul. role on the show until the series ended in April. What grade where you when “Laguna Beach” first aired Lauren is currently a best-selling author and success- on MTV? I don’t know about you, but I remember perfectly. ful fashion designer. She published a trilogy of novels Spencer and Heidi Pratt I was in eighth grade and would tune in every Monday between 2009 and 2010, and has most recently published One of the most hated couples of reality TV, Spencer and night at 10 p.m. — against my mom’s wishes — to watch a style book. She also has two fashion lines: LC Lauren Heidi Pratt — also known as Speidi — entertained “The LC, Stephen and Kristin’s love triangle unfold on the Conrad for Kohl’s and Paper Crown. Hills” viewers with their roller-coaster relationship and shores of the O.C. Lauren is due to publish a new series of novels this year. Heidi’s plastic-surgery craze. If I couldn’t watch a new episode the day it aired, I would The fame-hungry couple has been unsuccessful overall make my mom record it. I knew everything about those Kristin Cavallari in the TV world. They have tried their luck in reality shows, high-schoolers’ lives. I was hooked. Kristin was LC’s arch-nemesis. She was blunt, flirty and such as “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” and have After three years and three seasons of the reality show, sassy, and she had a rivalry with Lauren over their shared even faked a break-up in a desperate attempt to capture my “Laguna” obsession shifted to the show’s spin-off, love interest, Stephen. the media’s attention. “The Hills,” as I followed LC, my favorite, as she moved After two seasons of “Laguna Beach,” Kristin went on to Looks like the original “Hills” couple hasn’t changed a to L.A. The fashion, the parties, the drama — What more pursue a career in acting. She began by co-hosting real- bit. could a girl ask for Mondays after school? ity TV show “Get This Party Started,” which was cancelled The success of “The Hills” gave way to a third spin-off after only two episodes, and later made several guest ap- Whitney Port called “The City,” where MTV cameras moved to record pearances on shows such as “CSI: NY” and “Veronica Whitney, the nice and hard-working girl of “The Hills” Whitney — LC’s coworker and friend — and her life in the Mars.” and one of Lauren’s best friends, moved to New York to ad- Big Apple. From 2009 to 2010, Kristin replaced LC as the protago- vance her career in fashion. When both “The Hills” and “The City” ended in 2010, my nist of the last two seasons of “The Hills.” She then went As we saw in her show, “The City,” Whitney began work- friends and I watched both finales together. Our Monday on to participate as a guest judge in “America’s Next Top ing as a fashion contributor for People’s Revolution and nights of Lauren, Kristin and Speidi drama would never be Model” and as a contestant in “Dancing with the Stars.” Diane von Furstenberg in New York before launching her the same. Kristin is currently married to Chicago Bears quarter- own fashion line, Whitney Eve. So, after two years sans-teenage SoCal drama, where back Jay Cutler and gave birth to their son, Camden Jack, The reality star has also had several cameo roles in are these reality stars now? in August. television series, such as “Entourage” and “Family Guy,” as well as in Jennifer Lopez’s latest film “What to Expect Lauren Conrad Stephen Colletti When You’re Expecting,” Also known as LC, Lauren was the protagonist of “The How could anyone not love Stephen? After two seasons Whitney is currently a judge of “Britain & Ireland’s Next Hills” and season one of “Laguna Beach.” Her bubbly per- starring in “Laguna Beach,” LC’s high-school sweetheart Top Model” alongside Tyson Beckford, Julien MacDonald sonality and impeccable style made viewers fall in love made several appearances in “The Hills” and went on to and Elle Macpherson. with her. pursue acting. After more than five years of exposing her personal and Stephen had his big break in 2007 when he was casted to Contact Maria Fernandez at [email protected]

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paid to win games, not hit his Jack Hefferon Associated Press Sports Writer growth spurt. To shut his young arm down would be like taking NEW YORK — The NHL him out of a tied playoff game and the players’ association When I was little, one of my in the fifth inning – because it’s will resume negotiations on favorite books was “Wacky past his 9:30 bedtime. Wednesday in an effort to avoid Wednesday” by Dr. Seuss. I’d sit Nowhere is the craziness more a lockout this weekend. down with my mom and we’d widespread though than in the After not meeting face to read it together, but there wasn’t realm of college football. face since last Friday, the sides too much reading involved — Oklahoma State purportedly planned to get together at the probably why it was one of my beat a team 84-0, which is a clas- league office in New York be- favorites. sic example of how a typo can fore the NHLPA holds player The book was about a boy spread through the news cycle. meetings later Wednesday. who wakes up to go to school on And what kind of coach would The NHL board of governors will convene on Thursday with And while this crazy, alternate universe Commissioner Gary Bettman, while the union holds a sec- now has touchbacks come out to the 25- ond day of discussions with as yard line, it also is fixing the BCS — the many as 250 players. biggest impossibility of all — so I guess it’s The hastily scheduled nego- okay for now. tiating session for Wednesday came just hours after NHL AP a Wednesday, and everything be enough of a jackwagon to run Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly NHL commissioner Gary Bettman speaks with reporters after about the day is off in some way. up an 80-point lead in anything said owners and players were negotiations with the NHLPA in Toronto on Aug. 23. The red traffic light said G“ o”, other than Skee-ball? Although I both to blame for their failure cars were flying through the guess that’s a preferable alterna- to reach a new collective bar- stoppage since 1992. Bruins goaltender Tuukka sky, strollers got pushed around tive to what the Hogs did down in gaining agreement before cur- “Ultimately, we just want to Rask fears the season will be by fish — and it was my job to Arkansas in losing to Louisiana- rent deal expires on Saturday. negotiate a fair deal that will delayed. find all the wackiness. It was a Monroe, a school whose best Daly wrote in an email to The give all our clubs an ability to be “I hear November, December toned-down version of “Where’s player, if I recall, was Bobby Associated Press on Tuesday stable and healthy,” Daly wrote. and New Year’s,” he said Waldo”, and it was very easy for Boucher from “The Waterboy”. that he hoped both sides “We hoped (and still hope) we Monday at Boston’s annual golf four-year-old me to understand. Elsewhere, some top-25 pro- would meet before Saturday, can do that without causing pre-camp golf tournament. However, when I woke up gram has confused the gridiron but didn’t sound optimistic it any interruption to the upcom- “But no one really knows.” this morning and took stock of for a baseball diamond, as it now would happen. ing season. Logic would have Donald Fehr, who took over the world of sports around me, has a starter, middle reliever and “To this point, we have re- suggested we would have been as union head two years ago, things were far too wacky for me closer at the quarterback posi- ceived no indication that the able to. The fact that we haven’t said his players are resigned to to sort out and comprehend. tion — no word on a lefty spe- union has anything new to say yet is extremely disappointing, a work stoppage, which would It started when I checked out cialist. Pretty soon, stadiums to us. And right now, we have and is a failure for which we follow lockouts last year in the the weekend’s action in the NFL. will need field-turf bullpens just nothing new to say to them,” both must share blame.” NFL and the NBA. I’m used to overpaid players for these throwers to warm up (I he wrote Tuesday. “It’s unfor- Several hundred players are Many of those players will holding out for better contracts hear there’ll be room for it under tunate, but it’s the reality of the set to attend the NHLPA meet- gather in Manhattan this week well into the regular season, but the JumboTron). situation.” ings Wednesday and Thursday in this offseason’s biggest now it seems that someone told And while this crazy, alternate That changed Tuesday night. to discuss the current state of show of force. Pittsburgh cap- the league’s referees they can do universe now has touchbacks Whether the restart of talks CBA negotiations. tain Sidney Crosby, one of the the same. Now, we have school- come out to the 25-yard line, it will lead to a quick resolution The board of governors could league’s biggest stars, is one of teachers from Idaho filling in as also is fixing the BCS — the big- remains to be seen. The NHL’s authorize Bettman to proceed them. He skated on Tuesday officials, although after their in- gest impossibility of all — so I labor contract expires at mid- with a lockout on Saturday with some of his Penguins eptitude this weekend, some of guess it’s okay for now. night Saturday night, and a if a new collective bargain- teammates in suburban them look like their only prior The usual day’s news has dis- lockout seems likely. It would ing agreement hasn’t been Pittsburgh and expects to be in experience in stripes was work- appeared, and today I saw all this be the league’s fourth work reached. New York on Wednesday. ing at Foot Locker. lunacy instead: Usain Bolt will

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NHL Bruins forward Seguin signs six-year extension

Associated Press Bruins were eliminated last we’re trying to keep our core season in the first round by together,” Boston general BOSTON — The Bruins the Washington Capitals. manager Peter Chiarelli said continued their pre-lockout On Friday, they locked up Friday. “It’s part and parcel signing strategy Tuesday, forward Brad Marchand to of that in what we’re trying to agreeing with forward Tyler a new, four-year deal. The do. Seguin on a six-year, $34 mil- feisty Marchand, 24, a key cog “It may fly in the face of the lion contract extension. in the Bruins’ run to the 2011 labor situation at this time, Seguin, 20, led Boston with Cup, will make $4.5 million but we feel very strongly in 29 goals and 67 points last per season, starting in 2013- the core of our team,” he said. season, and posted a plus- 14. He is scheduled to make “(They’re) players that we 34 rating. In and out of the $3 million in the coming sea- know and I think that’s im- lineup as a rookie in 2010- son, the last of his two-year portant: Players that we know, 11, when the Bruins won the contract. that have given us service.” Stanley Cup, Seguin cement- Seguin’s salary begins with Despite his youth, Seguin ed his place on the team last a $4.5 million salary in 2013- thinks he can be a leader on year, and played in the 2012 14 and ends with a salary of the Bruins. All-Star game in Ottawa. $6.5 million in 2018-19. The “I adapt to new situations AP Seguin was the No. 2 over- contract averages $5.75 mil- well. I’m a confident player,” Bruins forward Tyler Seguin celebrates his overtime goal in a 4-3 win all pick by Boston in 2010, and lion per year. he said during a conference over Washington on April 22 at the Verizon Center. had 22 points in his rookie “We’ve tried to be rela- call with Chiarelli. “I feel like 20.” forward Mark Recchi, who re- season as Boston defeated tively proactive in extend- I’ve settled in. ... I don’t look He said he received advice tired after the 2010-11 season. Vancouver in seven games ing contracts for guys prior at my age as a factor. I want to about how to act on and off And “it’s a great feeling” that to win the Stanley Cup. The to the start of the season and be a leader even at the age of the ice from former Bruins the Bruins, by offering him a long-term deal, “have faith Paid Advertisement and trust in me.” Chiarelli is impressed by Seguin’s development in his two seasons. “He’s a young, exciting player,” Chiarelli said. “He’s maturing before our eyes, and I feel with the hard work that he’s shown us and the willingness to put in that hard work and to continue to improve, I think the sky’s the limit for Tyler.” Deciding whether to sign players during the uncertain labor situation, is an “inex- act science,” Chiarelli said, but “we’re trying to lock up our younger players and, in the context of a new CBA, I’m taking the approach that if we have to shuffle our roster, de- lete from our roster, to get to a level of salary, then it will be hard from the perspective of trading players, but I’d rath- er have the player. I’d rather have him locked up. “I feel there’ll be flexibility enough if we have to make changes under a new system.” Most Bruins have gathered in and around Boston this week, in time for a training camp that likely won’t hap- pen. But the team still held its golf outing on Monday, where the lockout was an obvious hot topic. “You work for the owners and you work with the play- ers,” Boston coach Claude Julien said Monday. “It’s just a matter of staying out of it and respecting both sides.” The Bruins rookies were scheduled to report on Friday, with the veterans starting training camp on Sept. 21. The NHL season is sched- uled to start on Oct. 11. But goaltender Tuukka Rask, un- derstandably, doesn’t sound optimistic. “I hear November, December and New Year’s,” he said Monday. “But no one really knows.” Regardless of the labor un- certainty, Seguin is sure of one thing. 12 The observer | Wednesday, September 12, 2012 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

SMC Volleyball Belles to take on conference rival Albion

By AARON SANT-MILLER that we need to clean up.” Kwan was able to claim three Despite the challenge as we pick each other up, we Sports Writer Thus, for the Belles, sharp- top-three finishes in the Adrian presents, Grady said will be fine.” ening their game is key. This conference, including a sec- if the Belles play well and For the Belles, Wednesday’s After claiming their first sentiment resonates with ond-place finish in 2008. support one another, Saint match will also be their home conference win over Albion the players, sophomore de- “With a new coach and a lot Mary’s will come out on top. opener. As a result, there is last Saturday, the Belles will fensive specialist Samantha of new players, they have a added excitement. look to start a winning streak Grady said. lot of new faces on their ros- “We need to play “It’s always great to play in the MIAA as they face off “We need to go out there ter.” Kuschel said. “We don’t better than we at home,” Kuschel said. “The against rival Adrian tonight. and play our game no matter really know what to expect girls are excited to get out in “They’re going to be a who’s on the other side of the this year. It’s a new team did this weekend. front of the home crowd and tough team,” Belles coach net,” Grady said. with a new coach, so I’m sure We had a lot of show everyone what we’ve Toni Kuschel said. “We’re go- Saint Mary’s wants to dic- a lot of things have changed.” unforced errors been working on for the last ing to be focusing on what we tate the flow of the game, Last year, the Bulldogs what we’re just not two-and-a-half-weeks.” need to do on our side of the Kuschel said. struggled through a rough The Belles will look to net to win.” “We have to play more con- season. With an overall re- really happy with, do just that as they take on For the Belles (5-1, 1-1 sistent volleyball and con- cord of 8-21 and a record of that we need to Adrian in their third MIAA MIAA), that starts with im- trol the tempo of the game 5-11 in the MIAA, Adrian clean up. ” match. Saint Mary’s hosts proving their play, Kuschel if we want to get the win on stumbled to a seventh-place the Bulldogs tonight at 7 said. Despite claiming Wednesday,” Kuschel said. finish in the conference. Toni Kuschel p.m. in the Angela Athletic a four-set win Saturday, For the Belles, Adrian (4- Yet this year, Adrian start- Belles coach Facility. Kuschel said the Belles can 4, 0-3 MIAA) is a hard team ed 4-0, going undefeated play stronger. to read. This offseason, the in the Battlefield Classic “We’ve been playing well as Contact Aaron Sant-Miller at “We need to play better Bulldogs hired a new head on Sept. 1. Since then, the a team,” Grady said. “As long [email protected] than we did this weekend,” coach in David Kwan. Prior Bulldogs have dropped four Paid Advertisement Kuschel said. “We had a lot of to his time at Adrian, Kwan straight, including MIAA unforced errors what we’re served a nine-year tenure losses against Trine, Calvin just not really happy with, at Defiance College. There, and Hope.

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Associated Press range from an admonition, a sort of warning for a first of- CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — fense, to being forced to with- Harvard basketball co- draw from Harvard for a year. captain Kyle Casey plans to Harris emphasized that withdraw from school amid none of the allegations has a cheating scandal that also been proven and said there’s Paid Advertisement may involve other athletes, no evidence of widespread according to several reports. cheating at Harvard. Sports Illustrated and the The Crimson reported that Harvard Crimson reported other athletes, including foot- Tuesday that Casey, a senior, ball players are also among would take a leave of absence those implicated. from school in an attempt to Harvard spokesman Tim preserve a year of eligibility Williamson declined to com- once the issue is resolved. ment on Tuesday. Messages Co-captain Brandyn Curry seeking comment also were also has been implicated in left for Harvard basketball the scandal and is weighing coach Tommy Amaker, foot- his options, his father told the ball coach Tim Murphy, Curry magazine. The Boston Herald and Casey. reported Curry also is expect- Harvard is coming off Ivy ed to withdraw from classes. League championships in The school is looking into both football and basketball, whether at least 125 under- where the Crimson made their graduates in what has been re- first trip to the NCAA tourna- ported to be an Introduction ment since 1946 last season, to Congress class of about 280 going 26-4 under Amaker. students cheated by working Casey averaged more than together on a take-home final 11 points per game, a team exam in the spring. high and more than five re- School officials have de- bounds. Curry averaged al- clined to release the students’ most 8 points a game. names. Amaker, a former Duke “These allegations, if prov- star, came to Harvard in 2007 en, represent totally unac- from Michigan, where he was ceptable behavior that betrays charged with cleaning up the trust upon which intellec- that program after years of tual inquiry at Harvard de- scandal. pends,” President Drew Faust The Crimson, citing an said when the cheating scan- email it obtained from John dal was uncovered in August. Ellison, the Secretary of the Each student whose work is Administrative Board, said in question has been called athletes involved were being to appear before a subcom- asked to weigh potential Ivy mittee of the Harvard College League eligibility issues when Administrative Board, which deciding whether or not to re- reviews issues of academic in- main on campus for the fall tegrity. Possible punishments term. Sports ndsmcobserver.com | Wednesday, September 12, 2012 | The Observer 13

Men’s Tennis Talmadge shines in doubles competition

By PETER STEINER Talmadge will move into the ending with Andrews. After Sports Writer No. 1 doubles role with ju- the switch, Talmadge and nior Greg Andrews this year, Andrews accumulated a Playing doubles in colle- and also has an opportuni- record of 15-6, including giate tennis does not often ty to compete for a singles doubles victories over No. 6 attract the spotlight, but spot. Kentucky and Indiana. that suits senior Spencer “[Spencer] has been a With the graduation of the Talmadge just fine. great doubles player for us,” No. 1 doubles team and oth- Over the past three years, Irish coach Bobby Bayliss er singles lineup spots up Talmadge has quietly, in said. for grabs, Talmadge has two both demeanor and play, es- The Hillsborough, Calif., clear goals for himself this tablished himself as one of native started much of the fall season. Notre Dame’s top doubles last two years at No. 2 dou- “I wasn’t in the singles players. After improving bles, beginning his junior lineup last year, so my goal his tennis game and fit- year playing with gradu- was to just keep improving ness level over the summer, ate Niall Fitzgerald and in singles, keep getting in better shape and hopefully Paid Advertisement I can break into the sin- gles lineup with some good wins and results this fall,” Talmadge said. “In doubles, I want to get off to a good start, get as many wins as we can and try to get a good ranking going into the spring.” Although the senior spent his summer in the KIRBY McKENNA | The Observer Philippines for an intern- Senior Spencer Talmadge returns the ball during Notre Dame’s match ship, Talmadge focused on against Louisville on April 14. increasing his endurance and playing tennis when- 20 pounds this summer and to serve and volley. ever he had the chance. he’s in the best shape of his “I guess for doubles, it’s According to Bayliss, life. His singles is much im- just a matter of how well we Talmadge’s fitness level im- proved because of it. can do as a team, working proved greatly and it can “His higher fitness level is together. Just having a lot only help elevate his game, really bringing him into the of experience playing with especially in singles, which picture now and he has a le- Greg is going to help us a lot requires more endurance. gitimate chance to get some and obviously, that will be a “[Spencer] has made a singles work in for us this big factor in helping us win big commitment this year,” year.” this year.” Bayliss said. “He lost about In addition to newfound His big game contrasts the stamina, Talmadge will quiet conduct that charac- Paid Advertisement continue to utilize the two terizes Talmadge. Although biggest strengths his game this means leading most- ly by example, Talmadge hopes to also take on a big- “He has very good ger leadership role this year. “For me personally, I’m instincts at the more of a leader by exam- net and really ple,” Talmadge said. “I just can make some try to be one of the hardest magical things workers out there. I’m try- ing to be more of a vocal happen at times.” leader.” Bobby Bayliss No matter what additional Irish coach roles Talmadge plays this year, he will continue to be is based on — a big serve an important piece of the and strong volleys. Notre Dame doubles lineup. “Spencer has a big game,” As a senior, he realizes the Bayliss said. “He hits a big importance of doubles play ball, a very powerful ball. has on the team’s success. He’s got a huge serve and “Doubles really becomes a very dominant forehand. much more of a factor than And in doubles, his quick most people think about,” hands are a tremendous as- Talmadge said. “A lot of our set for him at the net. He success in the past has been has very good instincts at based on whether or not the net and really can make we’re winning the doubles some magical things hap- point. pen at times.” “From my point, I never Talmadge echoed his thought any less of my po- coach’s statements, adding sition because I’ve only that three years of experi- played doubles. I really felt ence is also a valuable in- like if I can secure my spot tangible to possess. in whatever doubles posi- “For singles, my game is tion I played, we just need really based on my serve one more team to win and and being able to come to that gives us the doubles the net and volley because point. And that just plays a that’s really my strength,” huge difference in how the Talmadge said. “Obviously, match comes out.” [the] same thing [applies] in doubles, because [my] big- Contact Peter Steiner at gest strength is begin able [email protected] 14 The observer | Wednesday, September 12, 2012 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

Kelly original plan of [sophomore Continued from page 16 linebacker Ben] Councell and Spond at the drop position,” players in practice to give Kelly said. “And that would be us that mental and physical the hope moving forward that toughness necessary to win we are able to stabilize that games.” dropped position with Danny.” Kelly also said sophomore Spond cleared receiver DaVaris Daniels was Irish junior linebacker in a boot Sunday after sus- Danny Spond has been taining an ankle injury during cleared by Notre Dame’s the win over Purdue. Daniels medical staff, Kelly said. should play Saturday, Kelly Spond was sidelined with a said. ASHLEY DACY | The Observer head injury suffered during Notre Dame players gather in a huddle during their 3-0 win over Eastern Kentucky on Sept. 2. The Irish preseason camp in August. Contact Matthew DeFranks at will play Xavier on Friday night at Purcell Pavilion. “We can go back to our [email protected] Paid Advertisement patch in the middle of the 2011 Dame’s total on the season), Volleyball regular season, not even a run who have come into their own Continued from page 16 to the Big East tournament fi- after promising freshmen cam- nal could salvage a spot in the paigns. Freshman libero Taylor Unfortunately, they have gone NCAA’s for the Irish, marking Morey has stepped into the an unsightly 0-4 against those the second year in a row that starting role vacated by gradu- teams, sometimes putting forth the team failed to qualify. After ated captain Frenchy Silva, and inspired efforts, but not yet losing only two players to grad- has been sensational in her first victories. uation, Notre Dame is poised to college matches, averaging 16.2 Though the Irish sport a win- digs per game. ning record with a 5-4 mark, In the end, it will In the end, it will be Big East their wins have come against St. be Big East play play that determines whether Louis, Alabama-Birmingham, that determines the Irish deserve a seat at the Eastern Kentucky, Buffalo and table at the season, and it very Cal Poly. Though the season is whether the Irish well may be the case that this still young and the Irish have deserve a seat at gauntlet of a non-conference yet to enter Big East play, they the table. schedule galvanizes the Irish have shown a knack for win- going forward. But until they ning games they should win, make their mark on the volley- show that, more than just com- but also a disturbing paucity of ball landscape in 2012. peting, they can actually beat victories against the top com- They certainly have the tal- some of the best teams in the petition on their schedule. ent to make it happen. The country, they will not have truly Though the team took one set team is loaded in the front- arrived. from No. 1 UCLA in the sea- court with junior captain and son opener and pushed No. 17 former Big East freshman of Contact Conor Kelly at San Diego to five sets this past the year Andrea McHugh and [email protected] Sunday, it has failed to show so the sophomore duo of outside The views expressed in this far that it belongs back in the hitters Jeni Houser and Toni Sports Authority are those of the NCAA tournament. Alugbue (combined 250 kills author and not necessarily those Thanks in part to a rough already for over half Notre of The Observer.

Paid Advertisement has been forced to adjust her game Morey accordingly. Continued from page 16 “So far we have played a lot of great teams. The girls are a lot big- volleyball family. It was a big fam- ger, the game is a lot faster and they ily, and always very competitive.” hit heavier balls, but I think my ad- Morey was a highly-touted justment has been fairly smooth,” recruit coming out of Burris Morey said. “The girls in college are Laboratory High School in a lot bigger and more physical and Muncie, Ind. She was Indiana’s they have been playing a lot longer. 2010 Gatorade Player of the Year We’ve already played some of the and also a 2011 first-team Under top outside hitters that I will prob- Armour All-American. ably face in my career. I just had to “I was getting recruited by Ohio make my movements a lot faster State, Purdue, University of Dayton and just learn how to be more … but I chose Notre Dame because physical as a defender.” it offers a lot,” Morey said. “My visit The Irish just finished up a 1-2 was awesome, and the history and road trip in California and al- tradition behind the whole school though the team was disappointed is amazing. The connections you with the outcome, Morey said the make every day on campus are team still has big goals for the rest incredible. It offers so much, not of the season. just athletically, but also academi- “We lost a heartbreaker on cally, and that’s a huge part for why Saturday. I think we have high ex- I came.” pectations and are expecting to Morey credited the coaching compete in the Big East champi- staff and upperclassmen in easing onships and take our talents to the the transition to college. NCAA [tournament] and see how “I think in any situation, fresh- far we can make it,” Morey said. man come in scared and nervous, “Although our record is 5-4, we and they just don’t know what to definitely are continuing to train, expect, and so it’s huge having continuing to work hard, and keep- [senior opposite side hitter] Marie ing our goals as high as they have [Roof] and other people who have been.” experience help you along the Morey and the rest of the Irish way,” she said. “It makes it easier will be in action Friday night at 7 and calms your nerves so that you p.m. against Xavier at home in the can come in and compete at your Purcell Pavilion as a part of the highest level from the beginning.” Golden Dome Invitational. While it is still early in her fresh- man year, Morey has played Contact Joe Wirth at against strong competition and [email protected] DAILY ndsmcobserver.com | Wednesday, September 12, 2012 | The Observer 15

Crossword | Will Shortz Horoscope | Eugenia Last

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mike Comrie, 32; Taraji P. Henson, 42; Harry Connick Jr., 45; Virginia Madsen, 51. Happy Birthday: What you do for others will not go unnoticed. However, you must structure your help properly so you aren’t taken advantage of in the process. Offer- ing suggestions and physically helping someone is fine, but don’t pay cash. Excess will be what holds you back. A tendency to overreact and overindulge is apparent. Curb your habits. Your numbers are 5, 7, 19, 21, 28, 35, 42. ARIES (March 21-April 19): (March 21-April 19): Don’t stay home when you should be out meeting new people or doing something that interests you. Put more em- phasis on making self-improvements and not trying to change those around you. Don’t let responsibilities get you down. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep things moving along smoothly by taking the time to listen to others and consider what you can do to make things better. You’ll have stellar solutions and should not spare detail when discussing your plans. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keeping busy is the name of the game. Altering your schedule or taking a moment to enjoy someone or something will give you the boost you need and help temper any negativity you’ve faced throughout your day. Love is highlighted. CANCER (June 21-July 22):Refrain from sulking or being secretive and it will help you resolve any matter you face. You should be enjoying family and friends or doing something special with the one you love most. Home improvements will pay off. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may feel like sharing, but you are best to be secretive to avoid interference. Don’t trust someone who claims to understand what you are trying to do. Disloyal promises will be made to find out what you are up to.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Proceed with caution when dealing with influential people. Being agreeable may go against your better judgment, but in the end, it will get you what you want. Take action and show results instead of just talking about what you can do. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can’t please everyone, so spend time improving your appearance, emotional well-being and your love life. It will be to your benefit to focus on you rather than offering to help someone who is making you feel guilty.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Taking on a project that motivates you will resurrect an old goal that you shelved out of frustration. An opportunity is apparent, but do not overspend in the process. Simplicity will be essential if you want to get the most out of your efforts. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Expect to face opposition. You may feel confident that you can make changes without consulting the people influenced by your decisions, but in the end, you’ll wish you had been more accommodating and thoughtful. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):Do your very best to help someone struggling with something you find easy.Y our patience and hands-on help will be rewarded. Don’t let uncertainty cause you to make an impulsive decision that is likely to lead to an unexpected change. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t worry so much when what’s required is taking action to resolve pending problems. Anger is not the answer, but striving to be successful will put you in a much better position to handle any problems you face. Love is in the stars. PISCES (Feb. 19- March 20): Go where the action is. Mingling with people who can help you advance will bring results. Greater opportunities are in the stars and will manifest if you are upbeat regarding your ideas and plans for the future. Birthday Baby: You are original, entertaining and sensitive. You are progressive and aggressive.

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ND VOLLEYBALL Bouncing back Freshman libero Rough stretch infuses new blood should not damper into squad expectations

By JOE WIRTH Conor Kelly Sports Writer Sports Writer Playing against older girls is nothing new for freshman libero It is pretty standard coach- Taylor Morey. She grew up com- speak to say that games against peting against her two older sis- big-time opponents reveal the ters, so it is easy to see why she is character and true talent of a not intimidated in her first year of team, and it is certainly some- collegiate competition. thing Irish coach Debbie Brown Volleyball is in the Morey family has emphasized during Notre blood. Her dad and older sisters’ Dame’s Big East tilts through love of the sport influenced her at the last few years. an early age, and the family com- This year is no different. petition has been fierce ever since. Just nine games into the “My family is a volleyball fam- season, the Irish have already ily,” Morey said. “I have two older faced four top-20 opponents in sisters, and my oldest sister played UCLA, Nebraska, USC and San when she was younger in middle Diego, a veritable who’s-who of school and high school, so I kind the upper echelon of NCAA vol- of got involved from her. leyball. To the credit of the Irish “My dad played in a men’s and their schedule, it represents adult league and my other sister a commitment to seeking out is now playing at the University and competing against the best of Dayton, so we’re definitely a ASHLEY DACY | The Observer competition in the country. Freshman liberoTaylor Morey returns a serve during Notre Dame’s match against Eastern Kentucky on Sept. 2. see MOREY PAGE 14 The Irish won the match 3-0 and will be in action Friday at the Golden Dome Invitational at Purcell Pavilion. see VOLLEYBALL PAGE 14

Football Kelly prepares team for first true road test

By MATTHEW DeFRANKS to the season, and then when Associate Sports Editor you get to continue, you look to see it come together,” Kelly After games in Ireland and said. at Notre Dame Stadium, the The Irish will try to erase No. 20 Irish will face their first memories of their last trip to true road test of the young East Lansing — a 34-31 over- season when they travel to time loss to Michigan State on East Lansing, Mich., for a pri- a fake field goal. Notre Dame metime matchup with No. 10 won last year’s meeting 31-13 Michigan State. at Notre Dame Stadium. The Spartans (2-0) have won “It’s not a trip to the water 15-straight games at Spartan park,” Kelly said. “I just want Stadium, including four con- a mature group that goes secutive night games. Irish on the road with a focus on coach Brian Kelly said Notre what the job is at hand and Dame (2-0) would make ad- that is to play their very best. justments to prepare for the Toughness, mental and physi- extra crowd noise. cal, that’s universal, home and “We’ll have crowd noise away. But just a good, mature piped into practice [Tuesday]. group when you take them on We’ll go with some silent indi- the road.” cators [on offense]. We’ll make The trip to 75,000-seat sure our communication is Spartan Stadium will be the streamlined and make sure we first of four true road games for do all of the things necessary the Irish this season, including to make sure it doesn’t,” Kelly three at current top-10 squads. said. “My track record has Notre Dame will also go to No. been such that on the road, we 2 USC and No. 5 Oklahoma. have handled those situations “We knew the schedule we pretty good, but we’ll have to were going into. You’d better work on them as well.” be physically tough and men- Kelly said the team showed tally tough, or you’re going to mental toughness in the 20- get run out of the stadium,” 17 win over Purdue after re- Kelly said. “So I think we are linquishing a 10-point lead at prepared for that, and we’ll home. continue to challenge our KEVIN SONG | The Observer “I think you build toughness Irish sophomore quarterback Everett Golson avoids the pass rush during Notre Dame’s 20-17 victory over in so many ways before you get see KELLY PAGE 14 Purdue on Saturday. The Irish will travel to East Lansing, Mich., this Saturday to take on Michigan State.