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U.S. News & World Report College placed in top 100 U.S. News & World Report arrested, ranks University No. 20 of America's Best Colleges charged By ROBERT SINGER National Universities rankings By ASHLEY CHARNLEY Assistant News Editor Saint Mary’s Editor

Notre Dame fell two spots from No. 18 1. Harvard University Saint Mary’s College cracked U.S. with rape to No. 20 in U.S. News & World Report’s News & World Report’s top 100 on 2010 ranking of the top universities in 1. Princeton University their list of 2010 America’s Best Observer Staff Report the nation released on Aug. 20. Colleges. Harvard and Princeton tied for first, 3. Yale University For the third year in a row, the A Notre Dame junior was while Yale took third. The ranking College has been named one of the arrested on campus placed the California Institute of nation’s Best Liberal Arts Colleges, Wednesday and charged with Technology, Massachusetts Institute of according to an Aug. 20 press release. felony rape in connection with Technology, Stanford University and the “It is wonderful to be nationally rec­ a February 2009 incident, University of Pennsylvania in a four-way 20. University of Notre Dame ognized for the academic excellence according to campus security tie for fourth. at Saint Mary’s College,” President logs and local media reports. Notre Dame dropped two spots this Carol Ann Mooney said in the release. The student was arrested in year because it received lower peer Saint Mary’s was ranked 97th out or near his dormitory, Knott assessment ratings from other universi­ of 249 schools across the country. Hall, according to Notre Dame ties, which account for 25 percent of the Students are excited about the rank- Security Police (NDSP) crime logs, during the 3 p.m. hour Wednesday. According to see RANK/page 8 see SMC/page 8 reports, the student was a member of the Notre Dame swim team, but is not cur­ rently listed on the roster. The student was released from the St. Joseph County Innovation Park to open in October Jail after posting $5,000 bond, according to a WNDU University seeks to expand its research impactbring commercial enterprises to South Bendreport. , The South Bend Tribune Innovation Park will concen­ reported Thursday the felony By JO H N TIERNEY trate on “the step beyond rape charges were filed on News Writer research,” as companies will Aug. 19 by the St. Joseph develop practical uses for County Prosecutor’s Office Innovation Park, a product research performed by profes­ after police were called to development facility launched sors and students at the investigate a case on Feb. 23 by the University, seeks to University. in Knott Hall. connect the private sector Faculty members and grad­ According to the charges with the research arm of uate students are currently filed by the prosecutor’s Notre Dame, according to approaching Brenner with office, a partially-dressed Park President and Chief ideas for new businesses, he woman was found sleeping on Executive Officer David said. Many of the future the floor in the men’s resi­ Brenner. clients of Innovation Park will dence hall wearing a shirt After breaking ground last be companies from the outside belonging to the accused stu­ September, the Park is sched­ that are “looking to engage dent. uled to open Oct. 23. with the University,” Brenner When police questioned the The businesses that will said. student, he told officers the occupy the Park’s offices will A relationship with the two had been at a party,

DAN JACOBS/The Observer “help take innovative ideas ... University is critical for com- “hooked up” and had sex, Innovation Park, pictured above, will officially open on Oct. 23. The to viable commercial enter­ Park seeks to turn University research into business ventures. prise,” Brenner said. Work at see PARK/page 6 see RAPE/page 6 Undergrads reflect on first week of classes

b e .” graduation with some easier By JIM FERLMANN She said her schedule is electives.” News Writer centered on requirements. Christina McClain, a senior “I’m taking four Business English major, said her first As the school year kicks requirements and Italian and week of classes started off off, some students report Theology, which is a require­ w ell. tough classes while others m en t to o .” “Senior Seminar is a little enjoy the relatively easy Some students said they try daunting, but other than workload during the first to take advantage of the light that, everything else is w eek. workload to get acclimated good,” she said. Catherine Russell, a sopho­ to their classes. Anthony Conklin, a junior more, said the first week of “During introductory week, English major, said he classes went great. you just take it easy and get always tries to strike a bal­ “I have a few teachers that your feet w et,” said Ryan ance between electives and I already really like. I’m a Ripp, a senior Finance major. requirements when forming new Business major, so it’s “An easy second semester his schedule like a new world for me,” she would be ideal, because four “I have five required elec­ said. “There are some class­ of the five classes I’m taking tives in my major along with TOM LA/The Observer es that are a lot harder than now are requirements. Students walk to and from class Thursday near South Quad I thought they were going to Hopefully I can cruise into see CLASSES/page 8 during the first week of classes.

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In s id e C olu m n Question of the Day: If you co u ld b e a n y S e sa m e S treet c h aracter , w h o w o uld you b e ? Don't envy

ND seniors

When I was a freshman here, I was kind of jealous of the seniors. They didn’t have to worry about awkward Frosh-0 events, finding Stefanie Shelagh Christina Caitlin Ascherl Emily Ehrman Alyssa Pinon their classrooms, or making Schwab O’Brien Smotherman friends. Their lives seemed so much more together than mine. sophomore Freshman Freshman Sophomore Senior Senior Now that I’ve reached senior Le Mans Regina Regina Regina Holy Cross Holy Cross year, I’m starting to rethink that. Not much has really changed. Despite my best efforts, I still 7 would be “I would be Big “I would be “I would be “I would be 7 would be Bert have really poor time management Snufalufagus Bird because I Cookie Monster Grover because Kermitt because and Ernie skills—which because I am explains why I’m just because.“ have always because I LOVE he is a loveable it’s not easy Irena Zajickova trying to write wanted to be to eat!” monster. ” being green!” being white and this column, fin­ tall!” n erdy!” ish up another Observer article, News and do 66 pages Production of reading for Editor class today all at the same time. Rather than worrying about mak­ ing friends, I now worry about not In B r ie f seeing the ones that live off-cam­ pus (luckily, until they learn how to The film “Summer Hours” shop for groceries and master the will be shown today at 6:30 use of their shiny new ovens, it p.m. at The DeBartolo appears I’ll be seeing my friends Performing Arts Center. just as much as before, because Tickets are available online at they still come to the dining hall for performingarts.nd.edu or by every single meal). calling the Ticket Office at I still don’t pay attention to 574-631-2800. where my classes are, or which classes I’m even going to. Notre Dame Women’s Yesterday, not only did I go to the Volleyball will play Denver wrong classroom, I went to the today at 7 p.m. in the Joyce wrong building. Center Fieldhouse as part of a Instead of worrying about what three day invitational. For my major will be, now I’m worry­ ticket information, call 574- ing that all my major changes have 631-7356. pushed my GPA too low for me to get into law school. Notre Dame Women’s Professors still can’t pronounce Soccer will play Loyola- my last name. Actually, some still Chicago today at 7:30 p.m. at can’t even pronounce my first Alumni Field. For ticket infor­ nam e. mation, call 574-631-7356. I also still lose my ID all the time. I recently dropped it into a chair in Shakespeare at Notre Dame LaFortune and couldn’t get it out. I will present “Twelfth Night” don’t even understand how that ANDREW WEBER/The Observer One of the lesser known works of art on campus is staff member Daniel Crossen’s today, Saturday and Sunday happens. 1967 Corvette Sting Ray. at 8 p.m. at the DeBartolo And I definitely still make poor Performing Arts Center. life choices. But now I make them Performances will continue at bars instead of at dorm parties. through August 30. Tickets So yeah, it’s just like freshman are $12-35. year. I’m actually jealous of fresh­ men now. Freshmen are secure in RecSports will conduct the knowledge that they have four O ffbea t Swim Lesson Assesments years here. As a senior, I have one, today from 6 until 8 p.m. at and then I have to leave and every­ Nude model arrested in photographer were doing million. New York Museum the Rockne Poolfor placement thing changes. obscenity “is ridiculous.” Located at 75 1/2 Bedford NEW YORK - It seems the into fall swim lessons. A make­ I’m reminded of this a lot thanks Photographer Zach St. in Greenwich Village, only nudes allowed at New up swim assessment will be to a particularly emotional friend Hyman directed the shoot. the red brick building was York City’s Metropolitan built in 1873, sandwiched held on Wednesday, Sept. 2. who bursts into tears at random He’s been getting some Museum of Art are the ones times, like while DARTing last attention locally for photo­ in a narrow space that used in the collection. RecSports will hold a spring or looking through an entire graphing nude models on to be an alley between Police say they arrested a Biathalon at St. Joe’s Beach year’s worth of facebook pictures subways. homes at 75 and 77 26-year-old woman who on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the library during study days. H ym an h a s sa id h e ’s Bedford. was posing naked for a Registration is necessary, but She’d go on a rant about how it inspired by nude paintings The narrow house is con­ photographer, and in full the event is free. The was our last time DARTing (it isn’t) at the Met and his photos sidered a curiosity and is view of visitors, in the biathalon will consist of a 1/2 or how after we graduate, we won’t are not pornographic. one of the neighborhood’s museum’s arms and armor mile swim and a 2 mile run. have any friends to take pictures most photographed homes. department on Wednesday. Narrowest home in New w ith. A small plaque on the Model Kathleen “K.C.” York worth over $2 million house notes that poet Edna So make the most of your time Neill faces a charge of pub­ NEW YORK - It’s 9 1/2 To submit information to be here, freshmen. It goes really St. Vincent Millay once lived lic lewdness. feet wide and 42 feet long included in this section of The quickly, so try not to waste it. Do as there; so did anthropologist Defense attorney Donald and is billed as the narrow­ Observer, e-mail detailed many fun things as possible and try Margaret Mead. Schechter says the museum est house in New York City. information about an event to not to freak out too much, because is full of nude art, and to But there’s nothing small Information compiled from [email protected]. there are always things to worry call what the model and her about its asking price: $2.7 the Associated Press. about. And don’t be jealous of the seniors, because we really don’t have it as easy as you think. TODAY TONIGHT SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY The views expressed in the Inside 0C Column are those of the author and HI not necessarily those of The Observer. 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bottle under the spout. By LAURA McCRYSTAL Willerton said the new sys­ News Writer tem is comparable to a tradi­ tional drinking fountain in its The Hydration Station, an price and cost of maintenance. alternative to a traditional Like a water fountain, it con­ drinking fountain, was nects to the main water line. installed last week between Although the Haws the men’s and women’s rest­ Corporation has been produc­ rooms on the first floor of the ing the Hydration Station for LaFortune Student Center. less than one year, Willerton “It is essentially a touch-free said Notre Dame joined a water bottle filler,” Director of number of other colleges and student activities facilities universities that already have Ryan Willerton said. “It’s the system on campus. For something unique.” example, University of To operate the machine, the California Berkeley has two student places his or her units in its Rec Center and the water bottle in front a sensor, University of Alabama has 15 which activates a stream of units in its dorms and athletic water that pours into the bot­ department. tle. While considering the option The Hydration Station of a Hydration Station, replaced an older water foun­ Willerton and the Student ANDREW WEBERI/The Observer tain that was not consistently Activities Office contacted a Sophomore Laura Philipp fills up a bottle of water at the new Hydration Station in used and caused maintenance former colleague who works LaFortune Student Center. problems, Willerton said. Last at Penn State to ask about the June, he began to look at Hydration Station on their Station. Senior Mark Manley said If the system continues to replacement options. campus. They also asked for “It’s a nice new addition,” he that the Hydration Station receive positive feedback, The Haws Corporation mar­ feedback from student said. “Every year we try to seems like a logical installa­ Willerton said that additional kets the Hydration Station as a employees and student gov­ change the student center and tion because it is touch-free units might be installed on cheap and environmentally ernment representatives who add something new.” and more sanitary. He com­ other floors of LaFortune. friendly substitute for bottled were on campus this summer. Willerton said the Hydration pared it to the automatic hand “Everyone we talk to kind of water. According to the corpo­ After viewing a sample Station is a great improvement dryers, sink faucets and soap raises their eyebrow and says, ration’s Web site, the filter machine, Willerton said the to the LaFortune Student dispensers in the LaFortune ‘Wow, that’s really cool,”’ he uses carbon to polish the Student Activities Office part­ Center because students, pro­ bathroom s. said. water, and the sensor features nered with the Office of fessors, staff and visitors can “I just saw it a few minutes a several second delay to Sustainability to fund the pur­ all benefit from its installa­ ago, and it looked interesting,” Contact Laura McCrystal allow the user to position their chase of the Hydration tion. Manley said. at [email protected]

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By MADELINE BUCKLEY many people as possible. lights.” Vice Pres, takes office News Editor We’re expecting 6,000 people Freshman Matt Nelligan said and they can’t all fit in he is attending the Block Party, Legends,” he said. “We’ve even though he had previously By SARAH GUNN strength of the College includ­ A back-to-school tradition never really had anything like never heard of Matisyahu or News Writer ing short- and long-range for many, The Show, which this on campus.” Eric Hutchinson. financial planning and analy­ brings well-known musicians The doors open at 5 p.m. for “I’m just going to meet peo­ sis, modeling and investment to the Joyce Athletic Center, is students to enjoy food and ple,” he said. “It’s a great way Citing Saint Mary’s strong management.” not returning to campus this drink and several student and for freshmen to get to know reputation as an undergradu­ The new vice president said year. warm-up bands. more people.” ate institution as a draw to the he wants to “further the suc­ Instead, Legends of Notre Eric Hutchinson will take the Freshman Grace Corrigan area, Richard Speller takes on cess of Saint Mary’s College as Dame is holding the first ever stage at 7:30 p.m. and said she also bought tickets to his new position as vice presi­ it seeks to achieve its next, B1 Block Party Saturday. Matisyahu, at 9:30 p.m. the Block Party to socialize. dent for Finance and higher level of institutional The Block Party will feature Student body president “It sounds like fun,” she said. Administration at the College. aspiration.” artists Matisyahu and Eric Grant Schmidt said student “I think even if I didn’t know Speller has worked as the “Saint Mary’s College does a Hutchinson in an outdoor government was asked for who the bands were, I would vice president of Finance and lot of things very well, and I e v e n t in th e B1 p a rk in g lot input when probably go Administration at DePauw would hope to contribute to near the restaurant and club. Legends and just for the University, vice president for the continuing evolution of the Food vendors and a beer gar­ the Student atmosphere.” Finance and Treasurer at [College],” Speller said. den — for students over 21 — Activities S o p h o m o re Arcadia University and vice Speller was drawn to the will be available. Office were Mia Stenger president for Business Affairs position at Saint Mary’s Aaron Perri, general man­ reworking the “We’ve never really had s a id sh e at Jamestown College. While because of the College’s “out­ ager of Legends, said the con­ entertainment anything like this on attended The fulfilling his duties at the standing reputation.” struction in the Joyce Center for the begin­ Show last year College, Speller remains inter­ He said he wanted to contin­ played a major role in the ning of the campus. ” as a freshman, im chief financial officer at ue to work at a “selective pri­ decision to discontinue the school year. but was not DePauw. vate college in a more urban show this year. “A lot of us Aaron Perri impressed “The vice president for setting.” “The Block Party doesn’t at ND always General Manager of Legends w ith th e Finance and Administration As for the current economic necessarily replace The Show,” comment on atmosphere (VPFA) serves as the College’s recession, Speller said the Perri said. “The Show just the challenge and perform­ chief financial officer, oversees College has been affected “just couldn’t happen this year of getting big ances. all matters related to the as it has put financial pres­ because of the construction nam es to ND’s “I left after administrative and financial sure on all of higher education and when we saw there wasn’t c a m p u s a n d about five management of the College and families across the coun­ going to be a major concert at also comment on the need for m inutes,” she said. “It was and is the primary steward of try.” the beginning of the year, we events that can really bring boring.” Saint Mary’s financial, human Because of this, he said, decided to fill the void with a the student body together,” he But Stenger said she is con­ and physical resources. The there is a stronger demand for Legends show. said. “I think Saturday will be sidering attending the Block VPFA is responsible for the “good management practices." “But The Show could cer­ huge.” Party. supervision of the financial However rough the economy tainly come back in its true In the past, The Show com­ “It seems like it will be more and administrative functions may be right now, Speller says form next year.” mittee has struggled to get big fun than The Show,” she said. of the College,” Speller said of that Saint Mary’s has “the In order to fill the shoes of names to commit, so the Block “It’s better outside than in the his new role. “The VPFA is strength and capability to The Show, Perri said the venue Party worked to make the Joyce Center.” also responsible for providing weather these recessionary needed to accommodate a venue a draw, as well as the Tickets for the Block Party the leadership and vision nec­ pressures.” large number of students, so artists, Schmidt said. are available for $10 at essary to develop and oversee they decided to hold the con­ “This is basically the first of ww.blblockparty.com prudent fiscal strategies that Contact Sarah Gunn at cert outdoors in a more festi- its kind,” he said. “For this assure continued financial sgunnO 1 @saintm arys.edu val-like setting, concert, the venue and the Contact Madeline Buckley at “We wanted to fit in as event as a whole are the high- [email protected]

Donation establishes new scholarship

ment management and advisory arship program,” Notre Dame Special to The Observer services based on the university Provost Thomas G. Burish said. “It University of Notre Dame gradu­ endowment model of investing to is a comprehensive initiative ates Mark W. and Stacey Miller wealthy families, individuals and designed to fully engage the select­ W DVR Yusko of Chapel Hill, N.C., have institutional investors. Stacey ed scholars and cultivate their made a $35 million gift to their Yusko is the director of the Chapel God-given talents. I join with alma mater to establish a new Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels Father Jenkins in thanking Mark undergraduate scholarship pro­ program and a member of Notre and Stacey for this wonderful gift.” gram. Dame’s advisory council for the Mark Yusko earned a bachelor’s The Yuskos’ benefaction equals College of Arts and Letters. degree in biology and chemistry FASTER the third largest gift in the “We are excited about making a from Notre Dame in 1985 and a University’s history and will be significant difference in the future master of business administration directed to the creation of the of Notre Dame and building a pro­ degree in accounting and finance Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars gram that will further enhance the from the University of Chicago. Program, a comprehensive merit University’s ability to produce Prior to founding Morgan Creek scholarship and enrichment initia­ graduates who will make signifi­ Capital Management in 2004, he tive that will seek to attract talent­ cant impact on our world,” the served for six years as president FASTER ed undergraduate students to the Yuskos said. “Notre Dame made a and chief investment officer of University and provide them with tremendous difference in our lives, UNC Management Company, the the tools to become transforma­ and we are honored to have this endowment investment office for tional leaders in the image of Rev. opportunity to further enhance the the University of North Carolina, Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., educational and spiritual mission Chapel Hill. From 1993 to 1998 he Notre Dame’s president from 1952 of Our Lady’s University.” was a senior investment director to 1987. Twenty Hesburgh-Yusko at Notre Dame. He is a director of “On behalf of Notre Dame, I Scholars will be selected annually Carolina Meadows, the Weaver want to extend my most sincere by an advisory committee from a Foundation and MCNC, a not-for- appreciation to Mark and Stacey pool of qualified admitted students profit organization that advances ★ ★ for this extraordinary gift,” Rev. nominated by a network of education, innovation and eco­ II John I. Jen k in s, C.S.C., the approved high schools and the nomic development in North University’s president, said. “Their University’s admissions staff. The Carolina. generosity is matched only by their students will be chosen based on Stacey Yusko earned a bache­ vision for this scholarship pro­ distinguished academic accom­ lor’s degree in English from Notre gram, and we look forward to plishments, exemplary integrity Dame in 1986 and a master’s working with them for many years and moral character, demonstrat­ degree in library science from the to attract high-caliber students ed leadership abilities, and a com­ University of North Carolina at SOUTH BEND - 5 4 5 7 0 N. IR0NW 00D - 5 7 4 .2 7 7 .8 5 00 and nurture their gifts so that they mitment to a life of service Chapel Hill. She is active in local might have an enduring impact on embracing the values of Catholic service and education programs in SOUTH BEND - 1 2 9 0 E. IRELAND - 5 7 4 .2 9 1 .1 9 0 0 the University, the nation and the social tradition. their community and is a director world. Each scholar will receive four of the Morgan Creek Foundation, SOUTH BEND - 1 3 8 S. MICHIGAN ~ 5 7 4 .2 4 6 .1 0 20 “Father Hesburghs service to years of merit scholarship awards the North Carolina Museum of Art society is legendary, and I have no of $25,000 per year. Other compo­ and Carolina Performing Arts. The MISHAWAKA - 5 3 4 3 N. MAIN ST. ~ 5 7 4 .9 6 8 ,4 6 0 0 doubt that this program will pro­ nents of the program will include a couple previously established duce young men and women who complement of fully funded sum­ endowments supporting academic follow in his footsteps.” mer enrichment experiences, sem­ enrichment at Notre Dame, with a Mark Yusko is the founder, presi­ inars and service-learning projects focus on the Department of dent and chief investment officer during the academic year, career English and the Ward-Phillips FREAKY FAST DELIVERY! of Morgan Creek Capital advising, and alumni mentoring Lecture Series, and on faculty hir­ Management, a registered invest­ and networking. ing support programs within the tm jihmt jam Hwmst. tic m iiems ment adviser that provides invest­ “This is more than just a schol­ Office of the Provost. WORLD & NATION Friday, August 28, 2009 COMPILED FROM THE OBSERVERS WIRE SERVICES page 5

International N e w s Kennedy begins final journey Korea discusses reuniting families SEOUL — North and South Korea have no major differences on resuming reunions of Thousands pay tribute to senator along 70-mile route to Boston families separated by the Korean War, reports said Thursday, but are far apart on Associated Press the issue of South Korean prisoners of war and civilian abductees believed held in the North. BOSTON — Sen. Edw ard The dispute emerged on the second day of M. Kennedy began his final rare talks between the two sides on arrang­ journey Thursday, first past ing reunions of families separated since the landmark after landmark war ended in 1953 in a cease-fire, not a bearing his family’s famous peace treaty, according to reports by South name and then to his slain Korean media accredited to cover the talks. brother’s presidential The meeting, which opened at North library where mourners Korea’s Diamond Mountain resort on lined up by the thousands to Wednesday, come as the communist regime bid farewell to him and an adopts a more conciliatory stance toward American political dynasty. South Korea and the U.S. after months of Crowds assembled along animosity over its nuclear and missile pro­ the 70-mile route that grams. snaked from the family’s compound in Hyannis Port, Iran revokes claims involving the ILS. along the Rose Fitzgerald TEHRAN — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Kennedy Greenway, past the All Khamenei said claims that opposition leaders John F. Kennedy Federal had links to Western powers have not been Building and by the JFK proven despite widespread allegations of foreign stop on the city’s subway meddling by hard-liners. system. The comments late Wednesday appear to mark Finally it came to the John a significant shift away from the assertions of F. Kennedy Library and others in the Islamic leadership, including Museum, where his body lay President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, that the in repose. As many as United States, Britain and other nations had a 12,000 people waited in line direct hand in guiding the violence and outrage to file past his closed casket following the disputed June 12 elections. and mark the end of a It also could spill over into the trials of more national political chapter than 100 pro-reform activists and politicians, that was equal parts tri­ including some who have offered statements say­ umph and tragedy. ing foreign agents helped stoke Iran’s worst inter­ For many, it was hard to nal unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. untangle Kennedy’s larger- than-life role as statesman from his role as neighbor and local celebrity, whether An honor guard carries the casket of Sen. Edward Kennedy from the hearse as it arrives at N ational N e w s he was taking a turn con­ the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston Thursday. ducting the Boston Pops or Mother in abduction hoax imprisoned throwing out the first pitch Caroline, daughter of for­ rental near the Kennedy assassinated. DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — A white suburban for the Red Sox. mer President John F. home, where a U.S. flag flew Several enlarged photos mother who placed a 911 call claiming two “It was Teddy’s home Kennedy, and Maria Shriver, at half-staff in Kennedy’s showed events in Kennedy’s black men had carjacked her — but instead team. It just seemed appro­ daughter of his late sister memory. life — meeting with Martin flew to Disney World with her child to priate to leave him the cap,” Eunice; and his son Patrick “The Kennedys and Luther King Jr., reading to a escape a looming arrest — was sent to said James Jenner, 28, plac­ Kennedy, a Rhode Island Hyannis and the Cape, they school girl. A rosary hung prison Thursday for nine to 23 months. ing a Sox cap he was w ear­ congressman. just kind of go hand in over a picture of Kennedy Bonnie Sweeten, 38, pleaded guilty in ing near the entrance to the Before the motorcade hand," said Nylan, 38, who standing in his office. Bucks County Court to identity theft and fil­ library. “It symbolizes every­ departed, mourners crowd­ said people had been stop­ Echoes of the Kennedy ing a false police report, misdemeanors that thing that he loved about his ed the end of the barricaded ping near his house to leave history were hard to miss as typically bring probation. home state and everything road leading to the family flowers since Kennedy died the motorcade traveled But a judge offended by Sweeten’s per­ he was outside the Senate." compound. late Tuesday. through the city. formance on a 911 tape said her hoax led to The motorcade started its Virginia Cain, 54, said she On Main Street in down­ Kennedy’s wife, Vicki, put a frantic national search, traumatized her trip in Hyannis Port, at the walked 2 miles from her town Hyannis, flags, flowers her hand over her heart as daughter and, perhaps worst of all, tore Cape Cod home where summer home in Centerville and personal notes lay at the procession rolled down open society’s racial wounds. Kennedy’s family held a pri­ so she could watch the pro­ the base of a flagpole out­ Hanover Street in the North “Your wants, your needs, your wishes and vate Mass. Eighty-five cession and witness history. side the John F. Kennedy End neighborhood, past St. desires came before everybody,"Judge Kennedy relatives traveled “I can remember where I Museum, where about two Stephen’s Church, where his Jeffrey L. Finley said. with the senator’s body to was when President dozen people gathered. mother, Rose, was baptized the John F. Kennedy Library Kennedy died, and I’ll Someone had placed an and where Kennedy later Sex offender kept victims in a shed and Museum, where the remember where I was old Kennedy campaign sign eulogized her. The crowd PLACERVILLE, Ca. — A w om an who was Senate’s third-longest-serv- when the senator left with a new inscription: “God applauded, and his niece snatched from a bus stop as an 11-year- ing member will lie in Hyannis Port,” she said. bless Ted, the last was first," Caroline and other family old child in 1991 turned up Thursday after repose. A bouquet of white and referring to his ascension to members acknowledged being held for the past 18 years in isola­ Among those accompany­ yellow lilies lay on the lawn political greatness after his them with a wave from their tion in a backyard compound by a convict­ ing Kennedy were nieces of David Nylan’s vacation two older brothers were cars. ed sex offender who fathered two children with her, police said. The details about her time in captivity P akistan emerged after Jaycee Lee Dugard surfaced at a police station in Northern California, nearly two decades after she vanished out­ side her home. Bomber attacks Pakistani border crossing

Associated Press intelligence officials said. of Ramadan. The border had closed Pakistan’s lawless border with for the day a few hours earlier. Loc a l N e w s PESHAWAR — A suicide bomber Afghanistan is a main front in the Ali Raza, an official in the admin­ attacked the main border crossing battle against al-Qaida and the istration office, said he heard a IU addresses tuition concerns for convoys ferrying supplies to U.S. Taliban, who are destabilizing both huge explosion in the building next INDIANAPOLIS — A top state lawmaker and NATO troops in Afghanistan, countries. Under heavy U.S. pres­ door. said Thursday that Indiana University is killing at least 19 security officers, sure, the Pakistani military has “We rushed out and saw destruc­ making progress in addressing his concerns officials said. launched ground offensives and air tion all around,” Raza said. over tuition increases, so he is putting two The strike Thursday raised fears attacks on the insurgents in recent He said several of the wounded time-sensitive IU projects back on the agen­ that the Pakistani Taliban is months, but much of the region told him the last thing they remem­ da for possible state approval. regrouping and making good on its remains under militant control. bered was seeing a boy approaching Republican state Sen. Luke Kenley of word to carry out revenge attacks The suicide attacker walked up to carrying what they thought was Noblesville, chairman of the State Budget following the slaying of its leader, a group of border guards outside water. It was unclear if the boy was Committee, previously removed IU and B aitullah M ehsud, in a CIA m issile their barracks at the Torkham the bomber. Purdue projects totaling $53 million from strike earlier this month. checkpoint in the Khyber region At least 19 people were killed and Friday’s committee agenda because he was Also in the border region, two U.S. and detonated his explosives, local 20 wounded, according to Fazal upset over their tuition increases. missiles hit a suspected militant police officer Sadiq Khan said. The Akbar, the head doctor at Landi IU recently approved an in-state tuition compound, killing six people, the victims were breaking their daylong Kota hospital, where all the victims increase this school year of 4.6 percent. latest in a string of such attacks, fast during the Islamic holy month were taken. page 6 The Observer ♦ CAMPUS NEVC^S Friday, August 28, 2009

evening, except that she had University spokesman Rape been drinking in a dorm Dennis Brown could not be room and at a “swim house” reached late Thursday for continued from page 1 party. comment, but Brown told the When police asked the Tribune that NDSP did inves­ according to the charges. woman if she remembered tigate the incident. The woman had a blood- having sex with the student, The St. Joseph County alcohol level of 0.13 and, she told officers she would Police and Prosecutor’s according to the charges, never have consented to have Offices could also not be told police she did not sex with him, according to reached late Thursday for remember much about the the charges. com m ent. Read The Observer at www.ndsmcobserver.com

DAN JACOBS/The Observer Innovation Park is located on the South end of Notre Dame on Angela Blvd. lished by Purdue more than 20 Have you thought about teaching Religion Park years ago has added between 2,000 and 3,000 jobs in West and becoming a Catechist? continued from page 1 Lafayette. Undergraduate students have panies seeking to work in a role to play in Innovation Innovation Park, according to Park, according to Brenner. Brenner. “A lot of companies are ask­ “We want to ensure that ing if there’s a role for students *Do you enjoy working with every one of our clients have a to play as interns or part time point of engagement with the employees,” he said. “We’re children or adolescents? University,” he said. working with the Career Center He cited using Notre Dame- and student employment as we owned patents and research start to bring in clients. We *Can you give one two hours of and hiring the University’s fac­ want students in there helping ulty and staff as possible points with the work.” your time each week? of engagem ent. Brenner also said that stu­ The University views dents will be hired to help run Innovation Park as a way to the building, as is the case in *Do you welcome the challenge to “take its research impact on the other buildings across campus. world to a higher level,” “Students can learn useful life articulate and share your faith? Brenner said. lessons,” he said. “We were Other major research univer­ very excited to have students sities “have a place for their around as interns over the sum­ *Would you like to be a valuable as­ ideas to go develop,” he said. m er.” “We’re an ingredient for the Innovation Park is funded by set to a local parish? University to get from where it multiple sources, including fed­ is to where it wants to go.” eral, state and local govern­ Currently, Notre Dame allows ments, the University and pri­ many of its innovative ideas to vate donors. go elsewhere to develop, but The economy has not delayed Innovation Park should allow the Park’s opening, Brenner those ideas to stay in South said. Companies are still inter­ Bend, according to Brenner. ested in moving into the Park, Important Information Meeting: Innovation Park looks to take and while “the economy slowed Wednesday, September 2 companies to “a stage where them in putting the pieces they’re ready to grow,” Brenner together,” it hasn’t been a real 5:30 6:30p.m. said. It will help them build a problem. Room 330 Coleman-Morse Center support system and will encour­ Many companies are current­ age them to stay in the South ly in final negotiations to move Call John or Sylvia Dillon at 631-7163 Bend area when they are ready into Innovation Park. Brenner to grow. said he expects occupancy to “We want to make them feel steadily build throughout the like putting their roots down in remainder of the year. CM the area,” he said. Campus Ministry Brenner said a similar prod­ Contact John Tierney at uct development park estab­ [email protected]

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But it was far smaller than the nose­ cent of total economic activi­ job prospects, won’t likely be sharpest back-to-back dive the economy had taken ty, fell at an annual rate of 1 able to take up the slack, he declines in a half-century. during the previous two percent in second quarter. It said. The four straight quarterly In B r ie f quarters. was a slight improvement Unemployment is not declines in GDP mark the Businesses did slash from the 1.2 percent decline expected to peak until next first time that has occurred FEC allows campaign funds for staff inventories at an even reported last month. spring, probably somewhere on government records dat­ WASHINGTON — Federal regulators ruled greater rate than had been Gault predicted the econo­ above 10 percent. The job­ ing to 1947. for the first time Thursday that campaign expected in the spring. But my will gain momentum in less rate is now 9.4 percent. The recession that began funds can be used to help pay the legal bills of economists were encour­ the current quarter and final White House economic in December 2007 is the current and former congressional staffers. aged by upward revisions to three months of this year as adviser Christina Romer ear­ longest since the Great The Federal Election Commission decided consumer spending, exports businesses switch from trim­ lier this week said the unem­ Depression. It’s also the that Rep. Pete Visclosky's campaign committee and housing construction. ming stockpiles to rebuilding ployment rate is likely to hit deepest as measured by the could be tapped to pay these legal expenses. Analysts had expected the inventories. He expects the 10 percent this year. drop in GDP, which is down The Indiana Democrat is under investigation second-quarter economic GDP to jump to above 3 per­ Economists think the unem­ 3.9 percent from its previous for his ties to a now-defunct lobbying firm, figure to show a drop of 1.5 cent in the July-September ployment rate will inch back peak. PMA Group. He and members of his current percent, quarter, boosted by the Cash up to 9.5 percent for August, Even though economists and former staff have been subpoenaed by fed­ “The big surprise in this from Clunkers auto pro­ with 220,000 more jobs lost, expect the economy to start eral investigators. report was that there was gram. down a bit from 247,000 in growing again in the current The agency previously had allowed campaign enough spending in the con­ Growth likely will remain July. That report is sched­ quarter, signaling the end of funds to be used only for legal expenses of sumer sector and elsewhere around 3 percent in the uled for release next week. the recession, that won’t officeholders or candidates. But this time to offset all the loss from fourth quarter, Gault said. The 1 percent dip in GDP mean the end of job losses. around, the commissioners voted 5-1 in favor inventory reductions," said But then it could slip in the in the April-June quarter fol­ Businesses likely will contin­ of allowing the practice. Nigel Gault, chief U.S. econo- ■ first half of next year as the lowed declines of 6.4 per­ ue to keep tight control over FEC Chairman Steven T. Walther was the mist at IHS Global Insight. support from inventory cent in the first quarter and labor costs until they see sole member to vote against the advisory opin­ Consumer spending, which rebuilding begins to fade. 5.4 percent in the final three more evidence that the ion, saying he was concerned that there was accounts for about 70 per­ Consumers, faced with bleak months of 2008, the recovery will not falter. not enough information to determine in some cases whether a former staffs legal bills would have been incurred independent of their work for Visclosky. Another commissioner, Donald F. McGhan, voted to allow the funds to be used, but said New coupons mean users clip less that using campaign funds to pay for legal fees raised some ethical questions.

Associated Press or some embarrassment in using them. On a recent shopping trip to the gro­ Ford to add shifts at plants But as the economy worsened, frugal cery store, Englebert tucked a clutch of DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. said T hursday PORTLAND —Electronic coupons, became cool and their popularity grew. offers under her tattooed arm. Besides that it would add a third shift to production arriving by cell phone, Twitter, e-mail Use of electronic discounts and the store’s printed circular, there were plants in Michigan and Missouri to meet and Facebook, are helping generate an coupons more than doubled in the first manufacturers’ coupons she’d gotten by increased demand for its F-150 trucks and old standby’s comeback and bringing in half of 2009 compared with the same e-mail and coupons she’d bought on Escape crossover vehicles. new, younger customers. period last year as overall coupon use eBay. Using in-store sales and coupons, The moves offer specifics about Ford’s plan Many shoppers, especially young con­ rose 23 percent, according to coupon- she bought 14 items — including maca­ to increase production of cars and trucks in sumers like 30-year-old April Englebert, processing company Inmar Inc. They roni and cheese, meat and other items the fourth quarter by 33 percent over 2008 used to reject coupons printed in news­ now account for more than 3 percent of — for a grand total of $5.98, saving levels to a total of 570,000 vehicles. papers and direct-mail booklets as passe all coupons used, up from roughly 2 per­ $24.88. Ford is gaining market share in the U.S. or cumbersome. cent in 2008. Englebert said she spends about five and two of its vehicles — the Focus and But Englebert, an accounting clerk in While they still represent a small part hours a week hunting for coupons — Escape — were among the top-sellers under Portland, Ore., was so thrilled when she of the total coupons used, they have checking her favorite blogs for the hot the government's Cash for Clunkers program cut her monthly grocery bill from $500 strong potential — growing quickly and deals of the day, searching manufactur­ in July and August. to $300, mainly with electronic coupons, providing a new way for shoppers to er Web sites for special promotions and The Dearborn, Mich.-based automaker said that she recruited friends and co-work­ stretch increasingly tight budgets. finding groups on Facebook or through earlier this month that it would increase pro­ ers to try them. “It does take some significant outside Twitter feeds among other tools. She duction to replenish inventories depleted “It’s awesome," Englebert said. forces for people to wake up and pay even hits eBay where something like a during the clunkers program, although it “There is a lot of free stuff to be had." attention to the savings opportunities $5-off coupon may not be of any value to expects September sales to fall below July Coupon use had been declining since available to them, ” said Matthew Tilley, someone who isn’t going to use it but is and August levels. 1992 as consumers found less need for director of marketing for Inmar. worth the 99 cents she might pay for it. page 8 The Observer ♦ CAMPUS NEVC^S Friday, August 28, 2009

sities in the country, so if we that has been awarded a put value on these rankings Rank weren’t in the top 20, that triple-A credit rating from SMC and we are very pleased to might be a concern. But we’re Moody’s Investors Service, be listed in the top 100 liber­ continued from page 1 in the top 20. Does it occupy a Saracino said. continued from page 1 al arts colleges,” Mooney great deal of attention in our Saracino said the “Student said. overall rankings, said Dan daily work? Not at all.” Selectivity” criterion of the ings, but some say it wouldn’t According to the Report’s Saracino, director of This year’s lower ranking ranking system allows other have affected their decision Web site, they rank schools Undergraduate Admissions. should not deter next year’s universities to boost their to come here. according to their category, The peer assessment por­ applicants, according to scores in ways that do not “I think it is cool and well- which is determined by the tion distributes surveys to Saracino. enhance the quality of educa­ deserved, but it doesn’t make size of the school, the major three officials at each univer­ “There has been research tion they offer. a difference in how I fe e l programs offered and region. sity — the provost, president done that shows students Because this -portion about the school,” junior It then takes colleges and and chief of Admissions — don’t choose colleges because rewards a lower acceptance Jennifer DeMarco said. “I’m universities within the cate­ and asks them to rate other of rankings,” he said. rate, universities can increase glad we are ranked in the top gories and awards them schools on a 5-point scale. Saracino mentioned some their point total by encourag­ 100, but the only thing that points. In addition to considering positive aspects of Notre ing students who have test would have had a real effect Factors include admissions the opinions of Dame that are scores below the minimum on my decision would be the scores, selectivity, graduation other universi­ not weighed threshold for consideration to top 10.” rates, the commitment to ties, the U.S. “We don’t go about by the ranking apply, Saracino said. These rankings do follow undergraduate teaching and News & World system, “This ranking system closely with Mooney’s goals retention and graduation Report ranking our business in including rewards those who act ques­ that she set at the beginning rates. After weighing all is also based on admissions with a' financial sta­ tionably,” he said. of her presidency with the these aspects, Saint Mary’s faculty strength focus on the ranking bility and the University administrators College. She made a strategic scored 51 out of a possible and class size, percentage of also expressed criticism of plan for the College that the 100 points. graduation and or believe in gam ing students who how the rankings are calcu­ school has been working Saint Mary’s was also rec­ retention rates, the system /’ graduate in lated. towards since she began in ognized by the Princeton student selectiv­ four years. “While we recognize that 2004. Review earlier this year as ity, alumni giv­ Mooney said in a press Dan Saracino “ I th in k the U.S. News & World Report Best in the Midwest, a title it ing rate and th e r e a re survey serves a useful func­ release that she realizes par­ has held for the past seven financial aid. director other things tion for some prospective stu­ ents and high school students years, which is when the Saracino said Office of Undergraduate that should be dents and their parents, we look to the rankings when Review began its Best that while the Admissions looked at,” he are on record for more than choosing the best college or Regional College category. University takes said. “Given 15 years as having reserva­ university for them. note of the the economic tions about its methodology,” “We know that prospective Contact Ashley Charnley at rankings, the administration situation in the country, 1 University spokesman Dennis students and their parents acharnO 1 @saintmarys.edu does not base decisions on think it’s reasonable for par­ Brown said. “That said, by them. ents to know what the finan­ any measure, we believe “We don’t go about our busi­ cial stability of the institution. Notre Dame belongs in the top ness in admissions with a If the economy continues to 20 of any survey of under­ focus on the ranking or sputter, will programs have to graduate institutions.” believe in gaming the system,” be cut?” he said. “We like to be recog­ Notre Dame is one of only Contact Robert Singer at nized as one of the top univer- several universities on the list [email protected] Please recycle The out what to do with the rest it and I like all of my profes­ of the year. ” sors,” she said. “I’m getting Classes Renae Barilar, a senior close to graduation now so I Observer. continued from page 1 Business and Italian double­ have all required classes. major, said after three Next semester, I’m going to the general requirements,” years, she is used to the rou­ a have a lot more leeway in Conklin said. “I’m taking my tine of the first week of what I take.” last lecture requirement and classes. all of my major electives as “It’s going to be a hard Contact Jim Ferlmann at well. 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wooden poles — have long body is now devoting more Associated Press draws govt, scrutiny been a popular feature of money to enforcing regula­ ON THE RIVER CAM, Cambridge life. tions on mooring and solicit­ The guides wearing tapered ing business. “It is a signifi­ England — On the surface, it Associated Press On Thursday, the AP renewed is the stuff of English post­ vests can be seen steering the cant issue for the city.” its request for the department to cards — champagne-swilling boats across the shallow river There are more than 200 DALLAS — Homeland Security release its justification for deviat­ tourists gliding down the year round, cracking jokes or traditional punts and nearly Secretary Janet Napolitano said ing from the list, which Congress River Cam and listening to charming their passengers 60 of the newer wide-beam Thursday that politics did not requires to be updated annually. the lore of Cambridge with anecdotes about Isaac boats meant to carry a dozen influence the decision to spend A House oversight committee University. Newton and other famous tourists at a time, according millions of dollars in stimulus has added the checkpoint proj­ But a nasty undercurrent alum ni. to the Cam Conservancy. The money on little-used border ects to its investigation into how runs through this river, an Tours go for 10 to 15 number of boats has swelled checkpoints while passing over the stimulus money is being otherwise placid waterway pounds per person, although in the past five years. higher-priority projects. spent. The top Republican on that snakes past Cambridge’s prices can be higher for spe­ Conservancy deputy manag­ Members of Congress have that committee, California Rep. many gothic buildings cial tours. Those interested in er Jonathan Wakefield said asked for answers after The Darrell Issa, sent Napolitano a Competition for the rich steering the punts on their that while overcrowding had Associated Press showed that the letter Wednesday, questioning tourist trade has increased own can also rent a boat for become a problem in the past Obama administration did not why some projects leapfrogged recently among operators of about 15 pounds an hour. five years, his organization’s follow its internal priority list others. the historic wooden tourist Punt guides are usually remit was limited to verifying when handing out money to In promoting the stimulus, boats called punts — a trade young, although most aren’t a punt’s safety. repair border stations nation­ President Barack Obama banned estimated at 2.5 million Cambridge students and don’t “Even in this past year it’s wide. "earmarks," which lawmakers pounds ($4 million) a year. In work year round. gotten more and more tense,” Two Montana senators have routinely slip into bills to pay for some cases, the scramble for Remuneration tends to hover said Dan Scott Lintott, 17, as taken credit for securing money pet projects, and he told agencies profits has turned ugly. around Britain’s minimum he guided his punt down the for projects in their state, includ­ to "develop transparent, merit- This month, two boats were wage (about 5 pounds an river. ing $15 million for a border based selection criteria" for cut to pieces with an electric hour or 12,000 pounds a Although incidents are often crossing that sees about three spending. saw — the apparent work of a year; $19,500) although hidden from tourists or travelers a day. Democratic Sen. But Customs and Border punting rival. In other inci­ Lohman said there was more observers, many say the ten­ John Tester said he and col­ Protection, which sets the priori­ dents, operators have cut money to be made in the busy sion is palpable. league Max Baucus personally ties for all border station projects moorings with bolt cutters, summer months. “That guy gives me a lot of appealed to Napolitano to make nationwide, said it would not chained punts together or The Cam Conservancy, the animosity,” Scott Lintott said, that and other Montana projects provide the priority list. Officials sunk boats to sabotage each body charged with managing jabbing his pole into the bot­ happen said the list was just a starting other’s business. Last year, navigation on the waterway, tom and pausing to look at At a Dallas news conference point and would be too easily one man dangled a competi­ said competition has another punter — a blond Thursday, Napolitano said the AP misunderstood. Officials said tor over the railing at increased, in part, because it man with an upturned collar. story "was just wrong and I'll say they could select projects out of Magdalene Bridge. can’t limit the number of Ann Turner, a 65-year-old that because there was no kind order for any number of reasons. “They’ve been grabbing punts on the river. Cambridge from Saltaire in northern of political issues involved there." Napolitano has acknowledged each other’s throats, throwing City Council said scuffling England, said some of the The AP reviewed the depart­ that politicians can influence an drinks over each other; it’s between punters has generat­ promoters hustling tourists ment's priority list, which administration's spending plans. been out of control,” said Tom ed a flood of complaints from on to the river were aggres­ showed that some low-priority A busy border station in her Lohman, a 30-year-old punter tourists and colleges. sive. She said she was projects were being funded home state, for instance, was who plies his trade on the 14- “We’ve put an awful lot of approached four times. ahead of more pressing needs. ranked No. 34 on the master pri­ mile (23 kilometer) River staff time into dealing with “There does seem to be a Officials would not allow AP to ority list. But as governor of Cam. this,” said Alastair Roberts, crowd of them ,” she said. keep or publish the list and Arizona, she lobbied hard to get Punts — narrow wooden the council’s safer communi­ “Some of them are a little too would not provide justifications it at the top of the Bush adminis­ boats piloted by guides using ties manager who said the m uch.” for deviating from it. tration's spending plan.

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TAIWAN China critical of Taiwan, Dalai Lama

Associated Press world’s most enduring con­ flicts. TAIPEI — China on Ma’s decision to approve the Thursday denounced Dalai Lama’s visit came a day Taiwanese President Ma Ying- Office of the Preside# after leaders of seven munici­ For jeou’s decision to allow the palities hard hit by Morakot Dalai Lama to visit the self­ Republic of China (T&iwam) issued a joint statement invit­ ruled island, casting a shadow ing the Dalai Lama to visit over rapidly improving rela­ storm victims from Aug. 31 to additional tions between Taipei and Sept. 4. The invitation from Beijing. the leaders was issued as Ma However, Beijing appeared faced charges that he botched coverage, to stop short of deliberately the government’s response to undermining Ma’s stature and the island’s deadliest storm in jeopardizing the budding ties 50 years. across the 100-mile- (160-kilo- The invitation put Ma into a visit meter-) wide Taiwan Strait. bind — either risk angering Ma’s announcement — China, or give further ammu­ which followed an invitation to nition to the opposition, which the Tibetan spiritual leader by accuses him of hewing too The officials from Taiwan’s pro­ closely to Beijing’s line. independence opposition — Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou delivers a speech Thursday. It also created great difficul­ surprised many. The China- China denounced Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou’s decision to ties for Beijing. The commu­ Observer friendly leader has made a allow the Dalai Lama to visit the self-ruled island. nist leadership is trying to priority of seeking better rela­ build on its historic rap­ tions with the mainland and In its first official comment squarely on the opposition prochement with Taiwan while just last December nixed plans on Ma’s decision, China said it Democratic Progressive Party. at the same time seeking to Web site for a visit by the Dalai Lama in “resolutely opposes” the Dalai The distinction appears to be isolate the 74-year-old spiritu­ what was deemed an attempt Lama’s visit “in whatever form a deliberate Chinese effort to al leader whom the mainland to placate Beijing. and capacity.” make clear its displeasure accuses of fomenting sepa­ China has long vilified the Quoting an unnamed official with Ma’s decision, without ratist violence in China-held and Dalai Lama for what they say at the State Council’s Taiwan necessarily pushing him into a Tibet. Too harsh a reaction are his attempts to fight for Affairs Office, the state-run corner. risks alienating Taiwanese independence in Tibet, which Xinhua News Agency said “the Such nuance is understand­ while playing down the visit Twitter has been under Communist Dalai Lama is not a pure reli­ able. might encourage other gov­ rule for decades. gious figure.” In his 15 months in office, ernments to welcome visits Ma said Thursday he was “Under the pretext of reli­ Ma has turned the corner on from the Dalai Lama — some­ approving the Dalai Lama’s gion, he has all along been his DPP predecessor’s anti- thing Beijing has battled account. visit because it could help ease engaged in separatist activi­ China policies, bringing the mightily to discourage. the island’s pain after the dev­ ties,” the official was quoted Taiwanese and Chinese Taiwan and Tibet share sim­ astation of Typhoon Morakot, as saying. economies ever closer togeth­ ilar histories. Both are territo­ the storm that struck Taiwan Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs er, and speaking in favor of a ries that Beijing believes earlier this month at the cost Council — the Cabinet-level peace treaty with Beijing. should be under its rule. of an estimated 670 lives. body responsible for relations The moves have reduced Despite a failed 1959 uprising “The Dalai Lama could come with China — declined to com­ tensions between the sides to that sent the Dalai Lama into to Taiwan to help rest the ment on the Xinhua report. their lowest point since they exile, China controls Tibet and souls of the dead and also Xinhua did not mention Ma split amid civil war in 1949, has refused the Tibetan reli­ pray for the well-being of the by name, placing the blame and raised hopes for an even­ gious leader’s request for survivors,” he said. for the Dalai Lama’s visit tual solution to one of the greater autonomy.

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Forty years ago today, we Lyons Hall directly the Notre Dame computer — shared his birthday with John Belushi, injured and 184 arrested. Protests con­ freshmen had barely completed a bestowed a mix of blessings and curses but lived “Animal House” with us years tinued through the convergence of the week’s worth of school work taught by like my 8 a.m. classes every day, before it was ever written. In 1969, we civil rights and women’s rights move­ eminent University professors as well including Saturday morning. Yet thanks were a society scarred by the raging ments with the first gay protest at as mere graduate assistants wearing to that computer, the first freshmen of Vietnam War, and yet I could laugh at Stonewall. All were labeled hippies. sweaters and Lyons became lifelong friends. Blue-col­ the Pumpkin’s antics while learning Nationwide, my fellow freshman hip­ smoking pipes to lar conservative-thinking, Vietnam personal generosity from him. pies used Woodstock as the benchmark appear more pro­ War-supporting, short-haired Blue-collar students learned what of free speech and equality for the anti­ fessorial. During Democrats like me survived random wealth lay beyond their neighborhoods. war, gender and civil rights movements. the Fall of 1969, placem ent. My Orange County, Calif, Chicagoan and fellow freshman Mike Music resonated as the soul behind our our chaotic and conservative Republican roommate who Paulius sometimes worked 12-hour ideals of civility and sharing. iconic decade was worshiped the free market system days at his summer job in a steel mill Some places are made sacred by the in decline, but brought his girlfriend and mother to for two solid weeks to defray tuition. people and events that grace them. m ost of us had no help him move. His mother left after Being indoors all summer left him with Today, as the Class of Lucky ‘13 finds idea how our lives Gary Caruso two days ... his girlfriend after two uncharacteristically pale skin. He too its way on campus, they may hear the and time could weeks. believed Woodstock a chaotic failure songs of generations past whispering to someday come Capitol Our other two New England long­ until hearing Hairman’s firsthand them if they dare listen. The blood of full circle. Those Comments haired, peace-advocating liberal hippy account. the Notre Dame bricks gently oozes if who were most roommates anchored their half of the Our generation’s now classic music they but look. Insight comes when step­ relentless in their desire for a peaceful 318 quad. One left school after a evolved through genres like Led ping away from the crowd. Truth society were labeled “hippies.” month. The other hippy roommate, Jim Zeppelin’s new heavy metal sound or derives from unconditional acceptance That autumn was the first time in Hynes, had just attended an outdoor The Beatles’ “Abbey Road ” album. It of others, and respect for all of Notre Dame history that every dormito­ festival in New York called Woodstock. was a year when “Sesame Street ” excit­ mankind. In many ways, today is no dif­ ry on campus reserved a fourth of its His large flowing, curly Afro-styled hair edly debuted in hopes that low-income ferent than 1969. It merely has fewer residential space for freshman. We dwarfed his face and thick, geeky glass­ children could learn through the medi­ freshmen hippies. each chose a typical freshman dormito­ es as he passionately described the um of television. Yet “The Brady ry like Stanford and Keenan. None of us incredible music and ultimate love-fest Bunch” premiered between the Charles Gary Caruso, Notre Dame '73, is a imagined that a computer would thrust in the mud. Someone called him Manson m ass m urders and the My Lai communications strategist who served us to the outreaches of the South Quad. “Hairman,” which has stuck as his Massacre in Vietnam. Senator Ted as a legislative and public affairs direc­ Lyons was an upper-class study hall nickname now for four decades. Kennedy drove off a bridge killing his tor in President Clinton's with grade point averages bottoming Gradually we nicknamed our diverse passenger, but NASA launched four administration. His column appears out in the 3.8 range. But in a matter of group of guys with abbreviations like Apollo missions which included two every other Friday. He can be weeks, my class of freshman hippies Murph, Sol, Leps and Kelly along with moon landings. contacted at shattered that reputation with a flurry more cryptic names like the Duck, E- Our government prepared the first [email protected] of course failures and pink slip warn­ well, Ratman, Bird, Mouse, the Cretan military draft of us freshmen. At The views expressed in this column ings. and the Pumpkin — our late class pres­ Harvard University, nearly 300 students are those of the author and not In 1969, the world — and more ident, Steve Pallucca, who not only seized a building where 45 were necessarily those of The Observer.

U-WlRE Proposed texting-while-driving ban is federal overreach

Our fast-paced society appeared seemingly something, then it can’t laws are structured to intentionally use tax dol­ experiment with ideas without fear of fund- overnight In a span of only a few years, the At least that’s the idea. lars as leverage, the states lose their individuali­ reductions. world imploded: suddenly anyone and anything Our founding fathers realized that the ty- Rather than requiring a texting ban, states was attainable on little more than a whim. Constitution could not possibly cover all future The federal government has taken 50 could be required to reduce road accidents by This explosive, situations so they added the 10th Amendment. hostages, and with budgets already teetering 10 percent before 2015 using any policies they This amendment states that any power not on the brink, they know state governments will see fit This would promote a combination of uavia megner specifically given to the federal government is knuckle under and give in to demands to avoid many methods for the advancement of road without its fair left to each state’s government to decide indi­ complete meltdowns. safety not just those the federal government has share of growing vidually. A ban on texting will undoubtedly make selected. pains: Internet Iowa State This simple and elegant system has been roads safer, but that does not mean that the Certainly a 10 percent reduction could be stalkers, phishing University abused, re-interpreted and mangled beyond all federal government needs to put sanctions on attained by a plethora of ideas, including scams, Nigerian Iowa State recognition. The federal government forgets the its own states to achieve this goal adding traffic signals and street lights, increas­ princes, Y2K, I Daily 10th Amendment with amazing frequency. First and foremost, each state has unique cir­ ing police patrols, banning more distractions, Love You e-mails, Sometimes, an issue that could easily be left for cumstances that will help makes roads safer. improving driver education, imposing teen driv­ poorly planned the states to decide is iron-fisted in Congress For instance, a texting ban may make congest­ ing restrictions, resurfacing more frequently, software instead. ed roads in New Jersey safer, but perhaps adding guard rails, purchasing more snow “updates" and literally countless other prob­ No example is as poignant or easy for citizens South Dakota would be better served enforcing plows in northern states or creating congestion lems that appeared over time. Once again, we, to understand as the “federal” drinking age. speed limits and adding more streetlights and reduction projects. as a society, are navigating a technological Contrary to popular belief, there is no federally- guardrails. Each of those ideas is a good one, but each is obstacle course of our own creation. mandated drinking age. Under the National Why should South Dakota be penalized for best-suited for specific situations, which the fed­ We’ve created a monster, but a ban on tex- Minimum Drinking Age Act of1984, the federal prioritizing different ideas than New Jersey? In eral government should not attempt to dictate. ting while driving isn’t the answer. government has the power to withhold 10 per­ a country as vast as the United States it’s naive Banning texting is a good idea, but that does­ My beef with an outright ban on drive-texdng cent of a state’s highway funds should it fail to to think that an overarching law can solve all n’t mean we should support this bill. Sometimes is not with the ban itself; simply put, it’s a stellar set its legal drinking age at 21. Technically, problems in all locations. you can do the right thing the wrong way. idea. It will remove a dangerous condition from states still have a choice, but from a practical Secondly, no highway funds are tied to bans Sometimes being safe isn’t as important as our roadways and certainly make them safer standpoint they do not. on eating, reading, putting on make-up or being free. Sometimes what is right doesn’t and more pleasant for everyone. My problem We’re standing by idly as our federal govern­ countless other distractions. If the federal gov­ need to be mandated. Sometimes states should lies solely with the backhanded, sneaky and ment mires itself in yet another constitutionally- ernment is going to regulate the roads, they be permitted to progress on their own terms. overbearing way in which the federal govern­ questionable situation where a state’s rights are should do it right or not at all. Half-baked plans ment is forcing its hand. ignored. The texting ban is currently framed in never satisfy like a well-baked cake. This column first ran in the Aug. 26 edition of If you’re unfamiliar with the basics of the exactly the same way as the drinking age. Finally, states should be encouraged to pio­ The Iowa State Daily, the daily newspaper Constitution then you may not yet see the issue States failing to pass a ban on texting within a neer new ways to make roads safer. The feder­ serving Iowa State University at hand. A brief, over simplified, lesson in con­ time limit would face a 25 percent reduction in al government should focus less on penalizing The views expressed in this column are those stitutional law: if the Constitution doesn’t annual federal highway funds. and implement a system that rewards states for of the author and not expressly say the federal government can do This is my issue with the texting ban: when using their own methods. This allows states to necessarily those o f The Observer. T h e O bserv er page 14 S cene Friday, August 28, 2009 Back to school playlist

t EBT-THE*B1 BLG6K PARTY! JACLYN ESPINOZA I Observer Graphic By SARA FELSENSTEIN The headlining Matisyahu will give a truly Scene Writer unique performance. The Hasidic Jewish reg­ b y J e s s S h a ffe r gae musician blends his passion for the Jewish On Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. Legends will faith with the cultural sounds of reggae, rap host one its biggest events to date — the B1 and hip-hop. As a young teenager, Matisyahu 1 "She Wolf"-Shakira Block Party — in the B1 parking lot outside of was a self-proclaimed dreadlocks-bearing, Legends. The 6,000-person party will feature Birkenstock-wearing “Deadhead.” However, reggae/hip hop sensation Matisyahu, backed by after discovering a latent connection to God in 2 __ j "New In Town"- Little Boots pop band Eric Hutchinson and two student the mountains of Colorado followed by taking a bands, Samurai Jim and the Pat McKillen Band. pilgrimage to Israel, Matisyahu ultimately There will also be appearances by DJ That’s decided to become a Hasidic Jew and abide by Right, New Orleans’ New Wave Brass Band, the traditional Jewish law. 3 "Candy"- Paolo Nutini RhythmWorks Drum Team, BET’s DJ ProStyle He released his first album in 2004 but his and DJ Cartiac live from the Legends rooftop. career really took off after doing a guest set for How did Notre Dame go from having The Phish at Bonnaroo in 2005. He has since Show the first weekend back to a huge outdoor released three studio albums — the latest, 4 I "Sweet Dreams (Beautiful Nightmare)" - Beyonce party with some of the nation’s top performers? “LIGHT,” was released on Aug. 25. Matisyahu’s Says Legends General Manager Aaron Perri, spirituality comes through his music clearly and “The idea arose from ... the confidence I had in ______powerfully, which makes 5 ______| "Electric Feel"- Katy Perry Cover the Legends team to pull something like this off ... I can’t think of a better way to showcase The first zooo S ” ™ c°” c" ' what we do here at Legends week in and week through the door The party still isn’t out than to unleash the B1 Block Party right at will receive free over when Matisyahu 6 ___ I "W hatta M an"- Salt N Pepa the beginning of the year.” The party is open to all Notre Dame, Saint Chipotle Chips Mary’s and Holy Cross students and will be and guac. Legends Nightclub for an 7 ______| "It's N ot Fair"- Lily Allen complete with a huge Lollapalooza-style main ------after party with New stage, promotional giveaways, cornhole, a text York City’s DJ Prostyle to screen and LED video walls. The first 2000 until the early hours of the morning. through the door will receive free Chipotle According to Perri, a common reaction to the 8 1 1 1 "Good Girls Go Bad"-Cobra Starship chips and guac (that’s right, free guac). Popular B1 Block Party is almost incredulity. He says, food chains including Chick-Fil-A, Sonic, Papa “In talking to people the continuous reaction is Murphy’s Pizza, Kona Ice and ND Concessions I can’t believe you're doing this! A party in the will be stationed throughout the lot. Every food parking lot? A DJ on the roof? A beer garden? 9 ___ | “Australia"-The Shins item will be affordably priced at $3 or below, ... To say this will be an exciting event is an and a beer garden will be available to the 21- understatement.” and-over crowd. Don’t miss this one, because there won’t be The concert’s supporting act, singer-song- another party like it right in Notre Dame’s writer Eric Hutchinson, blurs the boundaries backyard all year. The B1 Block Party will sure­ between rock, folk pop and powerpop, combin­ ly be the most packed place on campus ing various influences to create a sound that is Saturday from the early evening on. So start uniquely his. Hutchinson’s song “Rock and Roll” the year off right — catch up with friends, eat (‘if he wanna rock he rocks, if he wanna roll he some good food and dance to good music. rolls’) reached No.l airplay in the U.S. and Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the gained him wide publicity. Hutchinson has been door or pre-ordered online. For more informa­ compared to Ben Folds and Jason Mraz, and tion check out www.blblockparty.com . has toured with acts like O.A.R and Matt N athanson. Contact Sara Felsenstein at [email protected]

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By ADRIANA PRATT toys with the past, jumping from moment to be “the one” only to discover that the feelings Scene Writer moment in a random but coherent way. This were unmatched. On the other side of the spec­ method mimics the sporadic journey through the trum, the cool and charming Summer had the Unrequited love hurts, but what hurts even memory that a freshly distinguished relationship capability to woo any man she wished but also the worse is the kind of love that draws you in, leads forces on its victims as they try to sort through the prudence to choose not just anyone. Her outlook you on and then drops you off the cliff with barely “hows” and “whys” of a failed romance. Only once on the unlikelihood of love made her ultimately a moment’s notice. Today’s romantic comedies Tom learns that it is time to pick himself up and unreachable until the right one came along. Her usually ignore that sometimes-inevitable sequence move on, does the film finally land both the audi­ important character development reminds the of events but this summer’s best one delves into ence and Tom in the present day. This final real­ audience that love is not something that can be the stickiest mess of all in an ironic, funny, and bit- ization comes after a painstakingly desperate forced, but has to be found naturally. ingly real way. “(500) Days of Summer” winds its search to figure out when his relationship with the “(500) Days of Summer,” complete with an out­ way through the tale of a young man named Tom aloof but vulnerable Summer soured. standing soundtrack that compliments Tom’s Hansen (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) who, while stuck One particular scene does a fantastic job of highs and lows, is one worth paying $9.75 to see. in an unsatisfying career looking for the fulfilling highlighting the genius of “(500) Days” writers The light shed on the nature of love is poignant relationship he always dreamt of, jumps at the and director (Marc Webb). Through its juxtaposi­ and clear with a dose of bittersweet reality. The first ray of hope he sees — a lovely woman named tion of Tom’s fantasy post-break-up Summer only flaw with “(500) Days of Summer” is that it Summer Finn (Zooey Deschanel). He soon learns encounter with the reality of what actually takes outshines the numerous other romantic comedies though that sometimes the sunshine fades and place, both scenes of fantasy and reality run in existence, setting the bar too high for eventually bums out and all that is left to do is simultaneously on screen showing the harsh dif­ Hollywood to live up to. move on. Tom comes away realizing that some­ ferences between what one desires versus what times the most trying experiences provide the best one actually gets. When Summer invites Tom to a opportunity for growth. party at her apartment, visions of her falling back (500) Days of Summer In a startling but attention-grabbing opening to into his arms and successfully becoming his quick­ the film, the writers, Scott Neustadter and Michael ly overcome him. However, what he meets in H. Weber, print a vengeful but entertaining shout actuality not only leaves his dreams unfulfilled, Directed by: Marc Webb out to the woman who inspired “(500) Days” on but also successfully crushed. This harsh choking Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, the big screen. The opening not only provokes of any future Tom might have had with Summer Zooey Deschanel laughter from the audience, but also sets the tone reminds the audience that, as the Rolling Stones for what will be a moving, painful and funny trip once sang, “You can’t always get what you want.” down love’s treacherous lane. Citing Cameron The film’s strengths don’t solely lie in its artistic Crowe (writer of “Almost Famous,” “Jerry and unique compilation. In fact, the characteriza­ Maguire,” etc.) as their stylistic inspiration, tion and development of the characters by the Neustadter and Weber’s alternative approach to actors is flawless and the movie’s best asset. Many romance and their desire to grasp reality and of us have found ourselves in the shoes of Tom force it into a film is not only refreshing but more Hansen or Summer Finn, or maybe even both. insightful than most of today’s Hollywood roman- The hopefulness and innocent naivety of Tom in tic comedies. his determined pursuit of Summer calls to mind In a unique approach to chronology, the film painful memories of chasing the one believed to Contact Adriana Pratt at [email protected]

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By M aija Gustin the surface, she immediately “Spirited Away,” are never ships don’t always seem fully Scene Writer stumbles upon Sosuke. He brings domestically popular but are con­ formed, but it is still worth see­ her a bucket and takes her to sistently well-reviewed. This is ing. Aided by a great cast of voic­ The Japanese import “Ponyo,” school. The bond is instant and generally because he is so es, including Tina Fey, Liam released across the country on strong. After her father finds her unabashed about them being Neeson, Matt Damon, Betty Aug. 14, is sure to be one of the and brings her back home, she cliche. He fills his films with overt White, Noah Cyrus and Frankie best-reviewed movies of the fall. escapes and takes on a human messages about love, friendship, Jonas (those last two have some However, you’ve probably never form. However, in becoming hard work and helping others. famous older siblings you might even heard of it. That needs to human, Ponyo has upset the He makes them accessible to all know), “Ponyo ” is a wonderful change. world’s ecological harmony. She and revels in their playfulness. adventure fit for kids of any age. “Ponyo,” from legendary must either revert back to being But even though it seems as if he Just sit back and enjoy its sim­ Japanese animation master a goldfish or become a real often sees with the eyes of a plicity. If you can do that, you Hayao Miyazaki, takes Hans human through true (but platon- child, his films have such might be surprised. ______Christian Andersen’s “The Little ic, as they are five years old) love poignancy that adults are usually Mermaid” and transplants it in with Sosuke. just as entranced as children. He Ponyo modern-day Japan. In the film, a The overt environmental creates magical worlds where young boy named Sosuke finds a themes are no accident. even the most childish themes Directed by: Hayao goldfish and decides to care for it. Miyazaki, it would seem, is just as seem to have depth. His entirely Miyazaki This goldfish, named Ponyo, goes concerned with making a film hand-drawn worlds become lens­ on a quest to become human about friendship as he is about es through which one can look at Featuring: Tina Fey, because of her love for Sosuke. making an eco-friendly one. That what is really important in life. Liam Neeson, Matt What follows is a whimsical jour­ being said, his statement is sin­ “Ponyo” is no exception. It is ney that ends in a profound mes­ cere and an important message cheesy and childish, but it is Damon sage about love. Bear in mind, to send to his younger audience made with such a tailored matu­ this movie is for children. The in particular. rity that all can at least appreci­ cheese factor is high. Miyazaki’s films, which include ate it. It needs to be seen with an When Ponyo, hungry for “My Neighbor Totoro,” “Princess open mind and a willingness to adventure, leaves her father’s Mononoke,” “How’s Moving forgo reality. The dialogue is Contact Maija Gustin at submarine-like home to travel to Castle” and 2003’s Oscar-winning unsophisticated and the relation­ [email protected]

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where he is. That means I kind of a timetable he’s on. If for QBs in preseason Associated Press should feel good about where you had your druthers, obvi­ INDIANAPOLIS — The he is.” ously, you’d like to have him way you prepare. If the No. 1 Indianapolis Colts are in no Team president Bill Polian active and available, if not for Associated Press guy goes down, the No. 2 guy hurry to push the return of oft- told an Indianapolis radio sta­ the first game, soon thereafter. BEREA, Ohio — Brady Quinn has to be ready to go. injured strong safety Bob tion on Wednesday that he will I mean if I had to guess, I’d say has a new home in the Browns’ Otherwise, he’s doing his team Sanders. wait before making a final that’s what it would be. But renovated locker room — an incredible injustice.” Sanders is on the Colts’ phys­ decision on placing Sanders on PUP is still available to us, too, behind a pillar in the far back Quinn replaced Anderson as ically unable to perform list the Colts’ 53-player roster or to if it’s going to be longer than corner. the starter halfway through after undergoing surgery on leave him on the physically- that. Then we could put him on It’s in contrast to his role with last season, but his year ended his right knee in the spring. He unable-to-perform (PUP) list. that and bring him back for the team, where he’s front and after just three starts because has not practiced since the “We would have basically our sixth regular-season game. center with Derek Anderson in of a fractured finger. Quinn is start of training camp. The two choices with Bob. Right Placekicker Adam Vinatieri Cleveland’s quarterback race. in line to receive hefty bonuses 2007 NFL Defensive Player of now, he’s on the physically continues to make progress in The saga will continue should he win the starting job. the Year has spent the last few unable to perform list. And we his rehab from offseason knee Saturday night in the Browns’ “Obviously there’s a financial days meeting with renowned have to either put him on the and hip surgeries. Vinatieri is third preseason game against side to everything we do with orthopedic surgeon Dr. James physically unable to perform also on the PUP list. Tennessee, when both Quinn this job,” Quinn said. “But it’s Andrews at his clinic in list at the cut to 53 or activate “He is making real good and Anderson could play into not something you think about. Birmingham, Ala. him,” Polian explained. “Now if progress. He’s working dili­ the second half. Which player We’re compensated well. We’re Andrews, who performed the we put him on PUP, he’s not gently at being ready. He’s starts, however, will have little just trying to play the game.” initial surgery on Sanders, has eligible to come back until the moving along quickly,” bearing on the ultimate winner A day after the New York told Colts officials Sanders’ sixth week of the season. And Caldwell said, adding he does­ of the competition. Jets, Mangini’s old team, rehabilitation is on schedule. because the bye week is in n’t expect any problems for “I wouldn’t read anything named rookie Mark Sanchez as “(Sanders is) doing well. Dr. there, that would really be Vinatieri working with a new into that at all,” coach Eric the starting quarterback, the Andrews has looked at him after our fifth game. holder. Rookie punter Pat Mangini said Thursday. Browns' quarterback competi­ and really feels he’s on target “If we carry him active as McAfee has taken over that “Somebody has to (start), but tion shows no sign of ending. and coming along,” coach Jim one of the 53, he would be eli­ role from former Indianapolis the goal is to get a balance. Mangini has never indicated Caldwell said this week. “He’ll gible to come back at any time punter Hunter Smith. That hasn’t changed.” when he plans to announce his be there for a couple days and we wanted to dress him for the “You know how important Quinn and Anderson equally starter for the Sept. 13 season when he comes back, he’ll con­ ballgame. He’s, in effect, active that timing is. That is some­ shared all the practice snaps opener against Minnesota, and tinue on with the process he’s but if he was unable to play, thing we are just going to have throughout training camp. this week he didn’t dismiss the going through here in terms of would not dress,” he told ESPN to work out. As (Vinatieri) Quinn started and played well idea that the decision might not his rehab. 1070. starts to ramp up his activity, in the preseason opener come until the day before kick- “He’s making progress. He’s “Right now, I can’t tell you it’ll all start to work together at against Green Bay, while off. Despite the uncertainty, moving forward. He feels good what list would be most appro­ some point. By the time he Anderson’s moment came last Mangini has been impressed about where he is. Dr. priate until we h ear from Dr. takes the field, those problems week against Detroit, when he with how Anderson and Quinn Andrews feels good about Andrews and then see what will be ironed out.” led the offense to its first touch­ have handled the scrutiny. down in seven games. “It’s a credit to both of them,” If the rotation continues, Mangini said. “Both have been Quinn would be in line to start competitive, both have worked against the Titans. Mangini hard at the things we’ve asked NCAA F o o t b a l l plans to sit down with both them to do. They’ve both been quarterbacks Friday to inform good teammates in the process, them who will start. Both are and I respect that. It’s not expected to see significant time always easy to be fiercely com­ Penn State to play at FedEx Field with the starters. petitive and fiercely loyal to the “When you’re unsure if team. I think they’ve been that. you’re starting or not, you have That’s what you ask guys to go. fan base. The Nittany Lions have and Penn State have played in an to prepare as the starter,” How you deal with that situa­ Associated Press 13 players on the roster from NFL stadium. The Nittany Lions Quinn said Thursday. “If you’re tion tells you a lot about who BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Maryland, four from Virginia and beat the Hoosiers 27-24 at the the No. 2, that’s still the same that person is." Indiana coach Bill Lynch wanted five from Delaware. now-demolished RCA Dome in to expand his program’s recruit­ It’s the first time they have October 2000, and are 12-0 in ing base. The cash and a chance played in metropolitan the series between the schools. to play at an NFL stadium Washington since an Oct. 2, Indiana officials said they will helped, too. 1993, visit to Maryland. try to add a nonconference home The Hoosiers announced Penn State officials said game in 2010. Wednesday that they’ve agreed Indiana was approached by a FedExField has hosted other to move next season’s home third party about moving the college games, including the game against Penn State to game, and the Hoosiers contact­ 2004 BCA C lassic b etw een FedExField, home of the ed Penn State in the late spring Virginia Tech and Southern Cal Washington Redskins, for $3 mil­ or early summer to discuss the that drew 91,665 fans. It also will lion. possibility. The deal apparently host Boise State and Virginia “It’s a great opportunity for our was completed a few days ago Tech on Oct. 2, 2010. program from the financial end with the Redskins paying out the But Indiana sees this as more of it, and it’s a great opportunity $3 million. than just a moneymaking oppor­ to play at FedExField, ” Lynch “This game will provide a tunity. said. “We’ve not actively recruit­ great chance for some of our “We believe that this will be an ed that area, but we have talked players to play close to home and outstanding, bowl-like experi­ about it, so we think it’s a win- for our fans and the more than ence for our student-athletes, win. ” 40,000 Penn State alumni in provide us with added recruiting The Hoosiers will be required Maryland, Virginia, Delaware visibility on the East Coast, and to sell 7,000 tickets in a stadium and Washington, D C. to see the will serve as a wonderful oppor­ that seats more than 91,000. Nittany Lions play in person,” tunity for our student-athletes to Penn State, meanwhile, will Penn State athletic director Tim spend time in and around the play a road game Nov. 20, 2010, Curley said. nation’s capital,” Glass said in a in an area where it has a strong It’s not the first time Indiana statement.

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team previous 1 St. John's (N Y.) 3 Freshman Matt Barkley was selected by Southern California’s head coach Pete Carroll to be the team’s 2 Creighton 5 starting quarterback for the Trojan’s season opener against San Jose State on Sept. 5. 3 Wake Forest 2 4 North Carolina 4 5 Maryland 1 Barkley named USC's starting quarterback 6 Akron 9 7 Indiana 6 8 California Associated Press the mentality and tempera­ missed two weeks of work­ York Jets’ starting quarter­ 10 ment to handle the position. outs this month after break­ back, left USC with a year of 9 Northwestern 8 LOS ANGELES — His personality is very well ing a small bone below his eligibility remaining, a deci­ 10 Dartmouth 27 Freshman Matt Barkley was received by all the players, left knee Aug. 10. sion that initially bothered 11 UIC 12 12 Tulsa 13 named No. 4 Southern and he’s extremely talented. Barkley is thought to be Carroll and set off the three- 13 South Florida 7 California’s starting quar­ At this point, he’s ready to the first non-redshirt fresh­ way competition. 14 UC Irvine 11 terback on Thursday. be the guy for us.” man quarterback to be Now Barkley must shoul­ 15 Loyola (Md.) 18 With an outstanding per­ Barkley was perhaps the picked to start a season der the enormous expecta­ 16 NOTRE DAME 20 formance at training camp, nation’s most sought-after opener for the Trojans. tions of his position at USC. 17 UCLA 28 Barkley beat out sophomore football recruit last year at “He’s the starting quarter­ He’s following nearly a 18 Dayton 19 Aaron Corp to get the start Orange County’s Mater Dei back at USC—it’s not a one- decade of outstanding col­ 19 UC Santa Barbara 21 in the Trojans’ season open­ High School, the alma game deal,” Carroll said. lege quarterbacks, includ­ 20 Connecticut 16 er against San Jose State at mater of fellow USC quar­ “He seized the opportunity ing Heisman Trophy win­ 21 Drake 23 the Coliseum on Sept. 5. terback Matt Leinart. After that was in front of him and ners Carson Palmer and 22 Virginia NR Coach Pete Carroll unex­ choosing the Trojans, took control. He deserves all Leinart, along with John 23 Boston University 25 pectedly announced his Barkley graduated from the credit in the world, and David Booty and Sanchez. 24 St. Louis 22 decision several hours high school one semester we expect nothing but great USC opens the run for its 25 Michigan State 14 before practice and two early to participate in spring things from him. ” eighth consecutive Pac-10 days before USC’s mock practice. Barkley also beat out title next weekend against game. Corp, in his third year at Mitch Mustain, the former the Spartans before NGCA W om en’s Golf Division 1 “He has exceeded all our USC, was named the Arkansas starter who Barkley’s ultimate early expectations,” Carroll said Trojans’ starter out of played eight games as Mark test: a trip to Columbus to Coaches Poll in a statement. “He has all spring ball, but Barkley took Sanchez’s backup last sea­ face No. 6 Ohio State on the physical ability. He has advantage when Corp son. Sanchez, now the New Sept. 12. team points 1 Arizona State 448 2 UCLA 431 I n B r i e f 3 Southern California 412 4 Oklahoma State 395 5 Auburn 369 Vick makes debut with T O. returns to practice Rockies’ new pitcher Padilla 6 Virginia 342 Eagles, take six snaps vs. TB after suffering toe injury throws 3-2 win vs. Dodgers 7 Wake Forest 319 All eyes w ere on Michael Vick - for ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. —Bills DENVER—Vicente Padilla gave 8 Alabama 291 all of six plays. wide receiver Terrell Owens took the Los Angeles Dodgers a shot in 9 Purdue 257 Playing his first NFL gam e since his a step closer in recovering from the arm and the Colorado Rockies 10 LSU 254 release from prison, the Eagles quar­ a sprained toe after working out a punch to the gut. 11 North Carolina 238 terback got a standing ovation in a and catching passes in individu­ The right-hander, jettisoned by 12 Duke 193 half-empty stadium, avoided any ugly als drills during practice. Texas earlier this month after 13 Pepperdine 190 protests and completed four passes Coach Dick Jauron was encour­ angering the Rangers by throwing 14 Georgia 176 for 19 yards. aged by Owens’ progress at hitters, returned to the National 15 Arkansas 171 "It’s been a long journey for me,” Thursday. He added it’s possible League on Thursday and pitched Vick said. "I just want to do it right the receiver will be cleared to the Dodgers to a 3-2 win over the this time around.” start practicing fully next week. Rockies. Though his minutes were limited It was the third straight day “I can do a lot for this team ,” Thursday night, Vick was ready to Owens has worked out, and said Padilla, who allowed two runs around the dial take on any assignment. He played marked the most time he’s prac­ and six hits in five solid innings. quarterback, ran the wildcat forma­ ticed since jamming his foot in Rafael Furcal, in the game for his Women ’s Tennis tion, even lined up at wide receiver the Hall of Fame game on Aug. defense, delivered a tiebreaking U.S. Open and completed a pass right-handed. 9. RBI single in the sixth and Matt Philadelphia even won the game, Owens has been ruled out from Kemp hit his career-high 19th 7 p.m., ESPN2 beating the Jacksonville Jaguars 33- playing in a preseason game at homer as the Dodgers put the 32 on David Akers ‘ 34-yard field Pittsburgh on Saturday. brakes on the surging Rockies by High S chool Football goal in the final minute. Vick’s return Jauron all but ruled out Fred taking two of three at Coors Field. Old Spice High School Showcase overshadowed a somewhat sloppy Jackson from playing after the They also opened a four-game lead 7 p.m., ESPN effort by an Eagles team that has running back missed his second in the NL West over the wild-card Super Bowl aspirations. practice with a sprained wrist. leaders. page 18 The Observer ♦ PAID ADVERTISEMENT Friday, August 28, 2009

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Lawrenceburg police officer five months after Gillispie was back by early season Associated Press Michael Corley clocked Gillispie fired, and the fallout has been LAWRENCEBURG, Kent. — doing 63 mph in a 45 mph zone messy. Former Kentucky basketball and pulled up behind him at a Gillispie sued the university in points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 Associated Press coach Billy Gillispie was red light. When the light turned federal court in Texas, alleging assists per game. arraigned on a drunken driving green, Gillispie’s car stayed that the school’s athletics INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana The wing combination of charge Thursday after refusing motionless for one or two min­ department owes him $6 mil­ Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy Dunleavy and Granger was sobriety tests during an early utes before continuing down the lion for firing him two years says he could return from a expected to carry the Pacers morning traffic stop in which road, Corley wrote in his report. into a seven-year agreement. severe knee injury earlier last season. Instead, while officers said they smelled alco­ Corley eventually pulled The university says he never than expected. Granger emerged as an All- hol on his breath. Gillispie over in a school park­ signed a formal contract and Dunleavy says he can do Star, Dunleavy missed the Police say they arrested ing lot. the school doesn’t owe the everything except have phys­ first 34 games with lingering Gillespie at 2:47 a.m. along a “Billy had a strong fruity money. ical contact, and he expects pain in the knee. He highway in Lawrenceburg smell coming from his person Despite the firing, Gillispie that to change within weeks. returned and averaged 15.1 about 30 miles from Lexington, [possibly wine] and had red, has retained a high profile in Pacers coach Jim O’Brien points in 18 games before where Gillispie coached the glassy eyes and slow, slurred Kentucky and was a fixture at has said he didn’t expect shutting down and opting for Wildcats until he was fired in speech,” Corley wrote. Keeneland Race Course during Dunleavy to be available surgery because the pain March. Charles F. O’Connor, a Corley asked Gillispie for his its spring meet, standing in the until at least January 2010. continued to increase. passenger in the car, also was license. Gillispie said it was in paddock before races and talk­ He had surgery in March In June, he had an unrelat­ arrested on a charge of alcohol the trunk. The coach appeared ing to fans. to remove a bone spur from ed minor surgery on his left intoxication in a public place. to be unsteady on his feet, The arrest marks at least the the patella tendon on his hip. Gillispie was jailed overnight Corley wrote. When Corley third time Gillispie has been right knee. Dunleavy said he’s healing in neighboring Franklin County asked Gillispie if he had been accused of driving under the But Dunleavy is back on well from both surgeries. He and wore an orange prison drinking, Gillispie replied no, influence. In 1999, Gillispie was the court running. Though said he can do most of his jumpsuit at his video arraign­ that he had been golfing all day. arrested on two charges: driv­ there is work ahead, he says normal work, but can’t take ment later that morning, a copy The report said Gillispie ing while intoxicated and he’s “at a good place right contact. of which The Associated Press refused breath and blood tests improper use of a lane in Tulsa, now .” “Right now, I’m not playing obtained. Attorney William L. for alcohol. Okla., where he was an assis­ “If it goes pretty well, and doing any live basket­ Patrick entered a not guilty plea At a Lawrenceburg golf tant coach under Bill Self. yeah, I could be back pretty ball,” he said. “I’m not play­ on Gillispie’s behalf. course near the site of the He eventually pleaded guilty early in the season,” ing against guys. I’m not Judge Linda Armstrong also arrest, Wild Turkey Trace, to a charge of reckless driving. Dunleavy said. “There’s still playing up and down, but told Gillispie his right to drive in Gillispie’s name did not appear The other charges were dis­ a lot of time for that to hap­ I’m getting close to that.” Kentucky was being suspended on a sign-in list of Wednesday’s missed. p en .” He may need to return for up to 120 days and set his golfers. In 2003, in his first year as His teammates say they quickly if he wants to regain next court appearance for Sept. Police Chief Tommy Burris head coach at the University of like what they’ve seen. his starting job. His replace­ 23. said in an interview he didn’t Texas-El Paso, he was arrested “I’ve been in and out of ment, Brandon Rush, scored Gillispie talked little during know where Gillispie had been on suspicion of drunken driving. Indianapolis, and I’ve seen 29 points in back-to-back the brief hearing. When drinking but assumed it was The charges eventually were Mike from time to time, and games in late March against Armstrong asked if he had any somewhere outside the county dismissed after a specially he’s doing great,” Pacers Washington and Chicago last questions, he replied: “No and he was just passing appointed prosecutor decided forward Danny Granger season. The Pacers added ma’am. Thank you.” through. that there was not enough evi­ said. “They’re saying he’s free agent Dahntay Jones, a Jail records say he was “It was just a routine DUI dence to suggest that Gillispie ahead of schedule, that he’s starter in Denver, as insur­ released at 9:33 a.m. to the cus­ arrest like the guys do a dozen was drunk. The coach, then 43, ahead of where we thought ance. tody of Darran Winslow, a times a night,” Burris said. maintained his innocence he was going to be at, which Pacers forward Troy Louisville attorney. O’Connor “They didn’t even know who he through that process. is great for us because we’re Murphy is excited about was not arraigned Thursday. was until he was out of the car.” Gillispie addressed his mis­ really going to need him this Dunleavy’s progress. Police responded after dis­ Gillispie was replaced by takes during his introductory year.” “I’ve seen him,” he said. patchers received complaints of Memphis coach John Calipari press conference at Kentucky in Dunleavy finished sixth in “He looks great. I think he’s an intoxicated driver. Gillispie this year after a rocky two-year April 2007, saying he wasn’t the most improved player going to have a big come­ was driving a white Mercedes tenure in which the Wildcats “proud of some of things that award voting two seasons back year and he’s going to with Texas plates. went 40-27. The arrest comes I’ve done.” ago after averaging 19.1 do really well.”

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The Astros rallied a day after Associated Press hit or miss plays.” Chris Davis launched the loud­ easy comebacker and pitched 2 Roy Oswalt complained of a Ryan Ludwick’s two-run sin­ est shots of the afternoon. The 1/3 innings. ST. LOUIS — One big sw ing “dead” team atmosphere. The gle off Brian Moehler in the way Jason Grilli and his bullpen Grilli was aware he’d done from Jeff Keppinger, hardly a Cardinals won the first two sixth, only his third hit in 17 at- pals kept things quiet, that tilt­ well against Rodriguez — the long-ball threat, eased the games 1-0 and 3-2. bats against the right-hander, ed this game to Texas. Yankees’ cleanup man is 0-for-5 Houston Astros’ frustrations “This was real big,” put the Cardinals ahead 3-2. Kinsler homered twice, a trio facing him. Grilli also realized after getting worked over by St. Keppinger said. “You don’t give Holliday’s 18th homer came in of relievers pitched shutout ball his early relief appearance was Louis Cardinals pitchers. up just because you’re 10 the second and was his seventh and the Rangers became the an important one. Keppinger hit a tiebreaking gam es or 11 gam es back. You in 31 games with St. Louis. first visitors to win a series at “It’s not always so glamorous, homer with two out in the ninth know, you play it all the way out Rescued by Erstad’s hit, Yankee Stadium since mid- but sometimes it’s the tipping inning and Houston rallied to to the end.” Moehler remained 5-0 against June, beating New York on point,” he said. beat the Cardinals 4-3 on Matt Holliday homered for the the Cardinals over 10 starts. Thursday. Neither starter let the other Thursday, avoiding a three- NL Central-leading Cardinals, He’s one of only five pitchers “This sends a statement that side hit the ball much, either — game sweep. who lost for only the fourth time and the only active one with 60 we can play with anyone out for different reasons. Keppinger’s shot to left on a in 19 games. St. Louis, which or more innings and no losses there,” Grilli said. A.J. Burnett (10-8) lost 2-2 pitch from Kyle McClellan had won four straight overall, against St. Louis. Davis also had a three-run despite striking out a season- (4-3) was his fourth of the sea­ went 1 for 10 with runners in “We didn’t roll over,” Moehler homer for Texas, which took high 12 in six innings. Texas’ son and first since June 19. He scoring position and missed said. “We battled.” two of three from the team with Dustin Nippert was pulled after has only 17 homers in 1,116 chances to score in each of the Kaz Matsui and Michael the best record in the majors. walking seven in 3 2/3 innings. career at-bats, so he was run­ last three innings. Bourn each drove in a run in Grilli, C.J. Wilson and Frank Through 7 1/2 innings, in fact, ning when the drive barely “We all want to come in here the second for the Astros. Francisco combined for 5 1/3 only 33 of 66 hitters overall cleared the wall. and high five and play music Matsui doubled in Carlos Lee innings of two-hit relief. The managed to put the ball in play. “It was kind of nice to see the and have fun,” Brendan Ryan before Carpenter set up Bourn’s Rangers remain in the thick of By the end, the teams combined outcome,” Keppinger said. “You said. “But we can’t do that.” RBI single with consecutive the pennant race, trying for for 25 strikeouts and 11 walks. ever look up at the scoreboard The Astros tied it on Darin walks to eighth-place hitter their first playoff spot since “Obviously, I had a good and see my totals?” Erstad’s RBI double off Chris Coste and Moehler. 1999. breaking ball today,” Burnett Jose Valverde (2-2) pitched McClellan in the eighth, spoiling Carpenter finished the third “We’re treading into territory said. “Everything was there.” two scoreless innings for the Chris Carpenter’s hid for his with strikeouts of Miguel Tejada we’ve never been in before,” Kinsler got Texas’ first hit, a Astros, who scored all four runs 15th win. 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not even Joe Namath accom­ the tempo up front, we provide Associated Press again in preseason plished. the protection and open the FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — “I think any quarterback holes, so it’s on us. If you have a Mark Sanchez won’t have to do would feel good about having rookie quarterback or whoever four times. Last week against Associated Press it all himself for the New York those guys in front of him and back there, we’re going to be the New York Giants, Hester Jets to be successful. those backs behind him,” offen­ the ones out there leading and LAKE FOREST, 111. — Devin failed to go deep enough to The rookie quarterback’s sup­ sive coordinator Brian trying to get things in perfect I lester is ready to start fielding catch up to a 60-yard heave by port staff is ready to help shoul­ Schottenheimer said. “Not only position for all the skill guys.” punts again. Cutler. der the load. good players, but there’s a lot of Ryan has made it clear he Bears coach Lovie Smith “The thing is, he has a great “I think he understands that experience there. That’s some­ wants to pound the football on Thursday said plans are for arm and he proved it that he doesn’t have to win it,” right thing we feel gives us the ability offense rather than air it out, Hester to play at returner in night, on the move and throw­ tackle Damien Woody said to have a stable attack, still be especially since the Jets have Sunday’s Bears game at ing it, what, 60 yards on the Thursday. “He shouldn’t feel balanced but yet we know when Thomas Jones, who led the AFC Denver for the first time this move?” Hester said. “That’s that way. We have enough good we need to run the ball, we can in rushing, the speedy and ver­ preseason. pretty tough for a quarterback. parts around us where all he run the football. We obviously satile Washington and bruising “I think it’s important for us You don’t really see a quarter­ really needs to do is not mess it still feel comfortable that we’ll rookie Shonn Greene in the to see/ Smith said. “This week back who can get it out that far up and make a couple of plays be able to throw the football backfield. we’re playing the game like the away. here and there, just grow on when we need to as well.” “We can take off some of the regular season is here. You’ll “Jay’s a quarterback who ' the job.” In fact, most of the pressure pressure of him being a rookie see most of our guys in a role can do it. And now we know Coach Rex Ryan announced entering the season might actu­ quarterback in New York,” that they will play during the what we have to do now.” Wednesday that Sanchez won ally be on the offensive line to Washington said. “He’s going to course of the season. Because he knows Cutler’s the starting job over Kellen protect Sanchez and keep the depend on us and we’ve “I don’t think that there’s a arm strength now, Hester said Clemens with a solid training running game flowing. emphasized to him in the hud­ reason why we would let Devin he has one simple adjustment camp. While Sanchez has been “We’ve shown we can do it, dle and off the field in the m eet­ do a lot of that before now, but to make. hailed as the new face of the and the good offensive lines and ing rooms that, ‘Hey, if we need things change about this third “To just keep running as fast franchise, the pressure to win good offenses show they can do to dump it down and make a game of the preseason.” as I can, no matter what,” now won’t be entirely on him. it back to back,” center Nick completion, dump it to the run­ Hester hadn’t even fielded Hester said. “If he gets (lushed “Having a young guy like Mangold said. “That’s really ning backs. If you’re ever in many punts prior to this out of the pocket don’t come Sanchez in there, having the 0- where the main pressure comes doubt, just hand the ball off and week’s practices, and wants to back, don’t do any scrambling line we’ve got and the Pro from. Mark has shown that he let the big guys up front lake do it Sunday to get off the rust. drills, just keep going.” Bowl-caliber running backs we can make the throws and get us care of it.” “I feel like I need to get back Cutler remarked after the have in the backfield is a heck in the right position.” Safety Jim Leonhard saw into the groove, but at the first preseason game about of a complement,” running back Along with Mangold and firsthand what a rookie quar­ same time it’s up to the coach­ Hester’s inability to go up and Leon Washington said. “We look Woody, who have both made terback can do with a solid sup­ es — it’s not up to me,” he break up an interception, and forward to helping him out, just Pro Bowls, the Jets have left porting cast, as Joe Flacco led said. “All I can do is go by later said he never meant it as like we look forward to him tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson, Baltimore to the AFC champi­ what the coaches say.” a slam of his receiver. helping us out.” left guard Alan Faneca and onship game last season, lie Hester’s big challenge until His thoughts on Hester now Sanchez, the fifth overall draft right guard Brandon Moore all thought the Ravens’ defense now has been learning new are obviously more supportive. pick out of Southern California, back from a unit that helped and special teams unit played a starting quarterback Jay “He’s fine, he’s doing a great is slated to make his regular- New York rank ninth in the major role in helping Flacco be Cutler so the two can become a job,” Cutler said. “We missed a season debut at Houston on league in rushing. successful by establishing favor­ viable passing combination. couple routes, I put him in Sept. 13. He’ll become the first “As an offensive line, we able field position. Leonhard They hooked up for two con­ some bad spots a couple times rookie in Jets history to open a always believe we lead the can visualize a similar situation nections in the first preseason and he’s going to be explosive season under center, something offense,” Mangold said. “We set developing with the Jets. game, but failed to connect out there.

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Fighting for carries behind “James has taken the new in the fall of 2009 is very simi­ Allen are junior Robert role very well, and was named lar to last spring’s, with Run Hughes and sophomore Jonas the leader of that unit,” said Ireland Mauna being the only loss. continued from page 28 Gray. Freshmen Cierre Wood Weis. continued from page 28 “We have no new freshmen and Theo Riddick may also be The final change of the win­ coming in so we are all famil­ here is what the teams in the a factor out of the backfield or ter took place with the hiring match-play form at on five dif­ iar with one another,” said BCS are doing,’ and those in special teams. of a new running backs coach, ferent courses, including Huffer, who will be one of only teams are averaging 4.6 yards “Those are all different with veteran Tony Alford com­ Killarney Golf tw o so p h o ­ per carry and we’re averaging types of backs. Allen is the ing in from Louisville. Alford and Fishing mores on the 3.3,” Weis said. small fast guy, Robert is the has 14 years of experience Club, which is te a m th is Emerging as the top back pounder, and Jonas is the guy coaching the position. a m o n g th e 7 think we all had year. over the past year is junior who’s got a lot of both of them Weis said establishing a con­ w o rld ’s top so much fun “We can Armando Allen, who brings in him but with the least expe­ sistent running attack will courses. The playing golf." build on that the most speed and pass- rience,” Weis said. have a positive impact on all trip also includ­ and keep the catching ability to the table. A huge change made during the other offensive units. ed sightseeing team going,” Allen led the team with 585 the offseason was the move of “It all starts with the run opportunities of Becca Huffer she said. yards rushing in 2008 and senior James Aldridge to full­ game. If you can run the ball, the Cliffs of Irish golfer Huffer and averaged 4.4 yards per carry back, hopefully providing a everything is easier,” Weis Moher and the the Irish will while also tallying the second powerful short yardage or said. “Protection is easier, Aillwee Caves. open up their most receptions on the team receiving threat in two back throwing the ball is easier, “[The trip] season at the w ith 50. sets. A highly touted running everything is easier. It all was amazing, I think we all Mary Possum Invitational in “They’re all gunning for back out of high school, starts with being able to con­ had so much fun playing golf, East Lansing, Mich, beginning Armando,” Weis said. Aldridge has struggled with trol the line of scrimmage.” having friendly competitions, on Sept. 11. “Armando is the guy, you’re injuries throughout his Irish and just getting pumped for going to have to take it away career, but Weis said he took Contact Michael Bryan at playing golf,” said Huffer. Contact Chris Michalski at from him first.” the change in stride. [email protected] The team returning to play [email protected] Fulbrighi Information Session for Notre Dame graduate students and advisers Speaker: Joanne Forster Institute of International Education September 3 3:30 - 4:30 pm Room 100 McKenna Hall

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with them.” Wins When the Irish maximize Denver their possessions, they will continued from page 28 frequently rely on sophomore continued from page 28 forward Melissa Henderson. high enough in the first half While not yet at 100 percent season 25-7 overall, including versus the Badgers,” following summer surgery, a third-place finish in the con­ Waldrum said. “I’d like to the Irish offense seems to ference championship. see us start the game this run through her. The Irish are 2-5 against Friday the way we played the “[Henderson] has that nat­ LSU all-tim e, and this y e a r’s second half against ural ability to get herself into matchup will not be easier Wisconsin.” scoring positions,” Waldrum than any before. The Tigers A higher intensity will limit said. “A lot of our attacking were unanimously chosen to L o y o la ’s a t t a c k s on I r is h will go through her.” win the SEC West this season goalkeeper Kelsey Lysander. Against Wisconsin, after finishing 18-10 last sea­ Waldrum has warned the Waldrum said he felt the son and making an NCAA Irish of Loyola (0-2) junior Irish did not pressure Tournament appearance. midfielder Laura Trevillian, enough on offense to create But the toughest opponent whom he describes as a goal-scoring opportunities. of the weekend may be No. 5 “very good attacking player.” “Most of our chances [for Stanford, against which Notre Observer File Photo Loyola began the year with goals] were developed by our Dame is winless in six tries. Senior hitter Christina Kaelin spikes the ball during Notre back-to-back losses to midfielders,” Waldrum said. The Cardinal enter the week­ Dame’s 3-2 victory over Connecticut on Nov. 11, 2008. DePaul, 4-0, and Dayton, 1- “Defensively we dropped off end with a high ranking in the 0 . too deep and overcompensat­ National Volleyball Coaches “Both Christina Kaelin and people’s shoulders.” “[The Ramblers] are a hard e d .” Association preseason poll Kellie Sciacca are certainly The Irish are slated to take working team that can dis­ Notre Dame faces Loyola- following a 31-4 record in really strong attackers for the court at 7 p.m. Friday rupt your playing rhythm,” Chicago tonight at 7:30 p.m. 2008 and an unmatched 12th us,” Brown said. “I think that against Denver, 6 p.m. Waldrum said. “We have to at Alumni Field. Pac-10 title. we have really strong attack­ Saturday against Stanford, be patient in our possession. Nevertheless, Brown is con­ ing from the other three posi­ and 1 p.m. Sunday against We don’t want to get caught Contact Douglas Farmer at fident that her team’s experi­ tions as well, so 1 think really LSU at the Joyce Center. up in a kick and run’ game [email protected] ence on offense will be the strength is going to be in enough to carry them to victo­ our balance more so than Contact Chris Masoud at ry. resting on any one or two [email protected] Juniors continued from page 28 The Belles will rely on several juniors to lead them to their ultimate goal, an NCAA Championship. Leadership should come from junior Rosie O’Connor, a first team all-MIAA honoree last season. O’Connor was recog­ following football weekend: nized as the leader in the con­ ference with an 80.2 stroke average in MIAA events and earned All-Region distinction by the National Golf Coaches Association. In addition to O’Connor, jun­ Connecticut ior Mary Kate Boyce looks to provide a boost to the Belles. Last year, her first on the team, Boyce shot a 77 in only her sec­ ond round of competition and later medaled in an MIAA spring qualifier. Another returning golfer hop­ ing to make an impact is sopho­ Hilton more Natalie Matuszak, who earned second team all-confer­ Garden Inn* ence honors last fall. Eight-year head coach Mark Everything. Right where you need it.* Hamilton has seen his share of success while at Saint Mary’s, including a 2003 run that saw the Belles end the season at No. 4 in the nation. After winning the MIAA conference cham pi­ onship from 2002-2005, Saint Mary’s has seen conference Want to find out more about your favorite rival Olivet take the crown for the past three years. This weekend’s Trine Invitational will be followed by ND and SMC sports? the O’Brien D -111 Championships, which the Belles will host Sept. 13 and 14. Saint Mary’s will begin its con­ Check out The Casual Observer at ference schedule Sept. 17 with a match at Albion. Contact Brendan Corsones at observersportsblog.wordpress.com [email protected]

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F oo tba ll S M C G olf Belles head Running: Back to Trine for Weis makes changes to improve ground game '09 opener

By MICHAEL BRYAN By BRENDAN CORSONES Associate Sports Editor Sports Writer

The running backs have The Belles will kick off their been there, but the running season this weekend at the game has not. Trine University Invitational in This year, with a stable of Angola, Ind. talented backs and one of the Featuring a young, talented most experienced offensive squad, the Saint Mary’s golf lines in the nation, there is no team looks to build upon last excuse why the Notre Dame year’s 10th place finish at the rushing attack can’t be just as NCAA Championships. They much of a threat as the pass. also hope to recapture the For several seasons the MIAA crown for the first tim e Irish offense has been plagued since 2005 and to push back more than anything by an into the NCAA finals in the inability to run the football, coming spring. and Irish coach Charlie Weis Though its roster contains said it was a top priority in just one senior, the team the offseason. “We looked returns four of its top five back at all the teams that golfers from last year, many of played in the BCS, took the whom garnered national merit. highs and lows, and said, IAN GAVLICK/The Observer Junior running back Armando Allen runs in for a touchdown at the Hawaii Bowl on Dec. 24, see RUN/page 24 2008. The Irish hope to improve their running game this season. see JUNIORS/page 25

N D V olleyball Irish to kick off season with Shamrock Invitational

prepared than ever to handle initely time for us to get out year’s field promises to be one or the exact systems they’re By CHRIS MASOUD the punishing schedule ahead on the floor and compete of the most challenging in playing until we actually see Sports Writer of them. Notre Dame will face against somebody other than recent history. The Irish will them. The first weekend is eight NCAA T ournam ent team s ourselves, so we’re looking face Denver, LSU and Stanford always a challenge that way.” Notre Dame will open its from 2008, including No. 17 forward to that.” in an exhibition of elite volley­ Notre Dame and Denver season at home today at the Michigan, No. 10 Florida and The Irish maintain an all- ball. have never met before on the 15th annual Shamrock national runner-up Stanford. time record of 35-6 (.854) at “It’s the first match of the hardwood, but the Irish are 3- Invitational. “We had the opportunity to the Shamrock Invitational. season so there’s no tape, 0 all-time against Sun-Belt The Invitational is the first go through a couple weeks of The squad posted a 2-1 record nobody’s played yet,” Brown Conference opponents. The step in what may be a very two-a-day practices, and the last year after taking two said. “Certainly each of the Pioneers finished the 2008 difficult schedule. However, team came in great shape and games against IPFW and teams lost significant contrib­ season 25-7 overall, including Irish coach Debbie Brown said definitely motivated and com­ Nevada before falling to utors to their teams, so we’re she believes her team is better petitive,” Brown said. “It’s def­ Valparaiso. However, this not going to know their lineup see DENVER/page 25

N D W o m e n ’s S o c c e r N D W o m e n ’s G olf Squad to try for 30th straight Huffer looks to build on By DOUGLAS FARMER freshman year success Sports Writer work on her putting, which she By CHRIS MICHALSKI Notre Dame looks to win its said was “kind of a problem” in 30th consecutive regular-sea- Sports Writer 2008. son game tonight against The Irish team as a whole Loyola-Chicago. For someone who won Big also has a tough act to follow The last time the Irish lost East Freshman of the Year for this year after finishing a pro- outside of the postseason was women’s golf and led the team gram-best 16th place in the Sept. 23, 2007, to No. 14 Penn in stroke average in her first NCAA C entral Regional in the State in a 2-1 game. season, the next three years spring. The No. 2 Irish (1-0) topped carry huge expectations. “We definitely want to get to Wisconsin 3-0 in their season Sophomore Becca lluffer will do the finals this year,” said Huffer. opener on Aug. 21, scoring her best to fulfill those expecta­ “We also want to reclaim our twice within the first five min­ tions and more as she leads the Big East Title, and just keep get­ utes of the second half. The vic­ Irish into the Fall 2009 season. ting the top teams every year.” tory raised Notre Dame over “I just want to improve on last The Irish finished second No. 4 Stanford in the rankings. year, keep playing consistent,” behind Louisville in the Big East Only No. 1 North Carolina said Huffer, who was named Championships in the spring, remains above the Irish. Colorado’s High School Athlete with then-senior Lisa Mauna Irish coach Randy Waldrum of the Year in January, joining claiming the overall individual said he feels the team can and an elite group that includes championship with a score of should continue its winning Carmelo Anthony. minus-1. ways, but will need to improve To keep her swing and gain As part of this preseason, the upon its game against confidence, Huffer has been golf team also traveled to Wisconsin. playing in tournaments in her Ireland for an eight-day trip

“Our intensity level was not IAN GAVLICK/The Observer hom etow n of Denver, Colo, for beginning Aug. 8. They played a Sophomore midfielder Courtney Barg heads the ball during much of this summer. These see WINS/page 25 the 2008 NCAA Championship game against North Carolina. tournaments also allowed her to see IRELAND/page 24