Gay Students Discuss Coming out at Notre Dame Campus Environment Challenges Members of LGBTQ Community Who Wish to Publicly Disclose Sexuality

The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s Volume 45: Issue 102 tuesday, march 6, 2012 Ndsmcobserver.com Gay students discuss coming out at Notre Dame Campus environment challenges members of LGBTQ community who wish to publicly disclose sexuality

By SAM STRYKER said. “I wanted people to have said after telling her room- News Editor this assumption that clearly, I mates, word “gradually got had been out forever.” out” to the rest of her dorm. Editor’s note: This is the sec- For gay students, college “[My roommates] were per- ond installment in a three-part presents the opportunity to fectly awesome with it,” she series about the experience of start fresh with new friends said. “I didn’t encounter any LGBTQ students at Notre Dame and a new environment. Yet problems with anyone in the in light of recent requests that students said deciding when dorm.” the University grant club sta- to come out can be an intense- However, Lillis did encoun- tus to a gay-straight alliance. ly personal decision that often ter some trials in coming out involves overcoming both in- that she said are unique to the Before coming to Notre ternal and external boundar- campus environment found at Dame, senior Jason G’Sell said ies. Notre Dame. he anticipated the University Sophomore Mia Lillis said “You take on such a big re- would be a place where he she was prepared to be open sponsibility when you come could come to terms with his about her sexual orientation out here. Not that necessarily faith and sexuality, where- before coming to Notre Dame, you are going to receive a lot as in high school, only a few but waited a month into her of discrimination, but you are PAT COVENEY/The Observer friends knew he was gay. freshman year to come out be- taking on the role of educat- Senior Sam Costanzo speaks about coming out as gay during “I wanted to go to college cause of her experience with the second semester of his freshman year at Notre Dame. and be an out person,” he freshman orientation. She see OUT/page 4 Ex-worker Community addresses discrimination

By NICOLE MICHELS the span of a week, both or- pleads guilty News Writer ganizations had fried chicken parts placed in their mailbox- Members of the Notre Dame es in the LaFortune Student Observer Staff Report community met in a town hall Center. meeting to discuss recent in- Student body president Pat A former University em- cidents of racial harassment McCormick said the goal of ployee in Notre Dame’s Office and to collaboratively address this meeting was to respond of the Registrar pled guilty to the need to foster a more in- to the incidents and improve four counts of voyeurism last clusive University community the spirit of inclusion and week in the St. Joseph County Monday night. community on campus. Superior Court. “A Call to Action in Regards “This is an opportunity for Don G. Steinke was origi- to the Discriminatory Inci- the community to stand in nally charged with one count dent” came about after the ra- solidarity, [an opportunity] to of voyeurism, but the State cial harassment of two minor- look forward and not just to of Indiana added three more ity student groups on campus, heal, but to effectively expand counts on Feb. 28, according the Black Student Association inclusion in the Notre Dame to court documents. (BSA) and the African Stu- family more fully,” McCor- The state agreed not to file dents Association (ASA). The mick said. ASHLEY DACY/The Observer student body was informed in ASA vice president Chris Moore, BSA chair Brittany Suggs and student see VOYEURISM/page 5 a Feb. 24 email that within see MEETING/page 5 body president Pat McCormick participate in the town hall meeting. KPMG executive reflects on ND, career Saint Mary’s

By MARISA IATI give me a lot of opportunities short-term goals. better find something else to do News Writer to be exposed to a whole host of “Every time I came to that because you spend too much announces things that would help me de- decision, I clearly decided that time in your career to not re- When he received a degree in cide what I did want to do,” Vei- the path I was on [at KPMG] ally love what it is you’re doing. accounting from Notre Dame in hmeyer said. “The important was going to advance my ca- But … I think that’s a journey, 1977, John Veihmeyer, chair- thing is joining a firm that’s reer faster and further,” he not an overnight decision.” speaker man and chief executive officer going to be open to challenging said. “I think everybody’s ca- Young professionals should of KPMG LLP, did not antici- you in different ways.” reer is a winding road … I take responsibility for man- pate being Veihmeyer visited campus think your best decisions are aging their careers without Observer Staff Report an accoun- Monday to speak about careers decisions that are made with a trying to predict every step tant his en- in public accounting and the three to five year horizon, not along the way, Veihmeyer said. Businesswoman Mellody tire career. world marketplace. He met with a 12-month horizon.” Additionally, they should col- Hobson will deliver the 2012 Thirty-five with several faculty members, Veihmeyer said people laborate with other people, Commencement address and years later, as well as current students should seek enjoyable careers seek out mentors and develop receive an honorary doctor of he’s still in who will work at branches of by eliminating options that do global perspectives by study- humanities degree from Saint the busi- the Big Four accounting firm not interest them. ing abroad or interacting with Mary’s, the College announced ness. this summer. “What I love to see people students from other countries. Monday. Literacy advocate “I had Veihmeyer said he makes do is join organizations that Veihmeyer said his Notre and businesswoman Kathleen been con- Veihmeyer career decisions by predicting are going to give them that op- Dame experience taught him Flynn Fox, a 1974 Saint Mary’s vinced that where he will be in five years portunity to explore a little bit, how to succeed in business alumna, will also be awarded joining a if he chooses a given option, see what they like,” Veihmeyer firm like KPMG was going to rather than solely considering said. “If you don’t enjoy it, you’d see KPMG/page 5 see SPEAKER/page 5

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Campus Life Council Expert educates SMC Leaders customize crime database students on stalking By NICOLE TOCZAUER News Writer By JILLIAN BARWICK havior directed at a specific News Writer person that would cause a rea- Campus Life Council’s regu- sonable person to feel fear. lar meeting was postponed In popular representations, “However, this definition Monday afternoon, as mem- stalking is often brushed off is not what the state of Indi- bers met with Notre Dame Se- as a laughable issue. But Mi- ana uses, nor is it the defini- curity Police (NDSP) Sgt. Keri chelle Garcia, director of the tion Saint Mary’s uses,” Gar- Kei Shibata to customize the national Stalking Resource cia said. “This is our working online CrimeReports database. Center, told Saint Mary’s stu- definition.” The customization is part of an dents stalking is no laughing Each year, approximately ongoing initiative to improve matter. 6.6 million people are stalked interactive campus security. “We toss around the word in the United States, Garcia Shibata said the meeting ‘stalking’ too often because said. sought to analyze University of movies and stalking be- “We know this based on re- maps and define neighbor- ing portrayed in a light way, search from a study looking at hoods within campus based like in comedies,” Garcia stalking,” Garcia said. “Last on geographical landmarks. said. “The year, we Doing so, she said, will pro- LAUREN KALINOSKI | Observer Graphic Stalking released vide students with access to R e s o u r c e “We toss around the word a nation- the most relevant security as much information as pos- need to be the most aware,” Center re- ‘stalking’ too often because al report information for their area of sible in an interactive way.” Sokas said. ally wants of movies and stalking w h i c h campus on the CrimeReports Chief of staff Claire Sokas Ed Mack, rector of O’Neill to get found how website. said CrimeReports would alert Hall, said the Notre Dame Cri- across that being portrayed in a light many peo- “[We’re drawing] lines on students, faculty and staff meReports information would stalking way, like in comedies.” ple are the map in a way that makes about reported events occur- be useful to residents of the should not a c t u a l l y sense for stu- ring in their hall. be taken Michelle Garcia stalked in dents and respect ive “All my guys would be inter- lightly in director one year.” staff on cam- neighbor- ested in [the] D6 [parking lot],” any way.” Stalking Resource Center Gar- pus,” Shibata “Our goal was to identify hoods. he said. The Saint cia said said. the best way of utilizing O n e Student body secretary Ka- M a r y ’ s roughly 60 Student CrimeReports on campus, p r o p o s e d tie Baker said NDSP will dis- Belles cases of body presi- in a way that would make neigh- tribute flyers containing the Against Violence Office stalking are reported on Saint dent Pat Mc- sense to students based borhood CrimeReports web address, (BAVO) hosted the event Mon- Mary’s campus each year. This C o r m i c k on where they live.” would in- instructions for using the site day. Megan Loney, senior statistic corresponds with the said creat- clude South and information about the member of the BAVO student targeting of young people in ing campus Pat McCormick Quad, West CrimeReports iPhone mobile advisory council, shared her cases of stalking. neighbor- Quad, Car- app. own personal experience with “18- to 24-year-olds have the hoods would student body president roll Hall, McCormick said student stalking. highest rate of victimization of make the Cri- the Mor- government was grateful for “We’ve all seen television stalking, which increases the m e R e p o r t s ris Inn, the the opportunity to collaborate commercials and the news rates of stalking on campus- d a t a b a s e H a m m e s with CrimeReports to improve portraying victims of stalk- es,” Garcia said. more user-friendly for student Notre Dame Bookstore, Main accessibility to campus safety ing the Hollywood way,” Loney In most cases, stalkers are users. Circle and the bookstore bas- information. said. “Unfortunately, stalking not strangers to their victims “Our goal was to identify the ketball courts, she said. Other “Our hope is for the system is overlooked.” and are often people in close best way of utilizing CrimeRe- neighborhoods will include to continue advancing on cam- Loney came in close contact proximity to the victim, such ports on campus, in a way that campus parking lots. pus,” he said. with stalking when a friend’s as co-workers, classmates, would make sense to students “The parking lots are where ex-boyfriend stalked her neighbors, family members based on where they live,” he students are the least aware of Contact Nicole Toczauer at friend during her junior year and current or past romantic said. “We also wanted to give where crime is going on, but [email protected] of college. partners, Garcia said. “I was familiar with the ba- Stalkers are also taking ad- sics, but I soon realized that vantage of the widespread use stalking was way more than of technology to pursue their I could have imagined when victims, Garcia said, and iden- my friend became the vic- tity theft is another popular tim,” Loney said. “After see- technique utilized by stalkers. ing the emotional effects on “Two-thirds of stalkers pur- my friend, the issues became sue their victims at least once more personal to me.” per week, and 78 percent use Loney said the experience more than one means of ap- motivated her to become an proach,” Garcia said. “Weap- advo- ons are cate for used to stalking “I couldn’t change the harm or aware- perpetrator’s actions, but t h reat en ness. I knew I could do my part victims in “ I as an advocate for making about 20 c o u l d n ’ t percent c h a n g e people aware of stalking of cases.” the per- and the issues individuals Gar- petrator’s face when being stalked.” cia said actions, stalkers but I knew Megan Loney are driv- I could do senior member en by a my part BAVO student advisory council variety of as an ad- personal vocate for motiva- m a k i n g tions, in- people aware of stalking and cluding rejection and obses- the issues individuals face sion. when being stalked,” Loney “Why do they do what they said. “Michelle Garcia and do? There may be some level the Stalking Resource Center of insecurity and some level of are great outlets for more in- fear,” Garcia said. “They may formation on stalking and a want to regain control in the place to help victims.” relationship cases … There is The Washington, D.C.-based no one single motivation for Stalking Resource Center, a stalkers. branch of the National Center “Obsession of another perfor Victims of Crime, is one of son causes most cases we see the nation’s leading organiza- on TV and with celebrities,” tions on stalking, Garcia said. Garcia said. “Often in these Prior to joining the Cen- types, the offender often has ter as its director in October some type of mental disorder 2006, Garcia worked with and has some delusional be- stalking victims for more than lief that they are destined to 20 years. She said definitions be with the victim. This is a of stalking are flexible. small percentage of cases, “Our definitions of stalk- however.” ing all vary from one another,” Garcia said. “The Center Contact Jillian Barwick at defines it as a pattern of be- [email protected] page 4 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u News Tuesday, March 6, 2012

here,” she said. “I guess I Out didn’t really feel comfortable enough with myself to correct continued from page 1 that assumption.” Students encounter a het- ing people,” she said. “A lot of erosexual mentality immedi- people here have not met gay ately upon arriving on campus people before coming to Notre with freshman orientation, Dame. That gets really tiring G’Sell said. after a while, to explain over “Immediately you get there, and over again.” and you are paired up with For those who do wish to a girl dorm, and you’re tied come out, the environment at to a girl’s wrist and you’re Notre Dame can be daunting. walking around together and Senior Sam Costanzo said the you’re supposed to find your campus environment initially wife,” he said. “Everything is prevented him from being focused on these heterosexual open about his sexual orienta- relationships.” tion. Sometimes, coming out dur- “I wanted to be who I was ing college is not a given. publicly,” he said. “I knew I Senior Rocky Stroud said couldn’t because it was just so he had no immediate plans to grating. It rubbed up against come out at Notre Dame, as he so many gendered expecta- wished to keep his sexual ori- tions of people here.” entation private. Costanzo said he was cau- “I didn’t think people need- tious whom he came out to ed to know. I didn’t want all when he came to Notre Dame, those pestering questions like waiting until second semester ‘When did it start? How are SARAH O’CONNOR/The Observer of freshman year to come out you doing? How did your par- Sophomore Mia Lillis talks about coming out as a lesbian a month into her freshman year, to people in his dorm. ents take it? Did any of your following her challenging experience with Freshman Orientation. friends change?’” he said. “I A difficult experience didn’t want all of those ques- [I am] is incompatible in some out,” he said. is much more of a personal Costanzo said being a gay tions you don’t want to an- aspects with [my] faith.” There are also internal is- choice than it is with a guy.” student at Notre Dame was not swer. I didn’t want my life to Like Costanzo, G’Sell said he sues students need to struggle Despite the challenges he the only thing he struggled change.” chose to attend Notre Dame for with, Stroud said. has faced as a gay student, with freshman year. He over- However, Stroud said a reasons relating to his faith. “I wouldn’t say personally it G’Sell said he appreciates how stretched himself academical- friend revealed Stroud’s sexu- He thought Notre Dame would was a fear of coming out to the these obstacles have been ly, struggled with his faith and al orientation at a party while be a school where he could Notre Dame population I was beneficial to his Notre Dame coming from a largely His- he was with his older sister. come to terms with his sexual afraid of. It was maybe admit- experience. panic area of He said his orientation as it related to be- ting to myself I was gay,” he “It hasn’t been without its Texas, expe- coming out ing a practicing Catholic. said. struggles. At the same time, rienced “cul- experience However, G’Sell said he soon Coming out as a female at I don’t think that’s a problem ture shock” at “I knew if I was going was not ide- realized the process of recon- Notre Dame is also different necessarily. I think it’s good to Notre Dame. to really develop on a al, as he did ciling the two was not going to than coming out as a male, struggle,” he said. “In a way, As a result, philosophical or spiritual not want his be as easy as he thought. Lillis said, because of precon- I’m grateful it hasn’t been a Costanzo said level personally, in older sister, “Even though you have some ceived notions in respect to walk in the park.” he attended a student at incredibly intelligent Catho- masculinity and femininity. U n i v e r s i t y relation to Catholicism Saint Mary’s, lics here, no one has the an- “Guys, if they are in any way The third installment of this counseling and the tradition I was to find out in swers,” he said. “There is no gender bending, then other series will examine the gay for most of raised in, I was going to such a way. easy solution to reconciling men are going to label them community’s underground net- his freshman have to come back here.” “It was an these two things.” as gay no matter what, so it’s work at Notre Dame and stu- year. emotional G’Sell said he approached like they might as well come dent experiences being in re- The year Sam Costanzo rollercoaster his rector in Duncan Hall to out,” she said. “Whereas with lationships on campus. It will culminated senior those few help deal with the relationship girls, we can gender bend as run in Wednesday’s Observer. when Costan- days, main- between his faith and sexual- much as we want and no one zo attempted ly because ity. assumes that they’re gay. For Contact Sam Stryker at to kill himself I was at a “He didn’t give me any sort a girl to come out, it definitely [email protected] by swallowing party with of mind-blowing answer and several different medications, my sister,” he said. “When he didn’t have any solutions but could not keep them down. she found out, she had a melt- for me, but what he did do was After the incident, his rector down. She was in the bath- really important,” he said. “He took him to the hospital where room crying.” just welcomed me, not only to Costanzo called his parents, With his younger sister and the hall, but to the Church.” his academic advisor and his mother in town that same G’Sell said there was anoth- older sister, who attended weekend for a football game, er benefit to living in Duncan, Notre Dame at the time. Stroud said he came out in one a new dorm at the time. Costanzo said his sister fell swoop. “I felt it was important be- chastised him for not ap- “It all happened in one day cause [Duncan] didn’t have an proaching family members for — 24 hours, done.” identity and there was no ste- help. He said he was angered Though he said the circum- reotype,” he said. “I know it is by her reaction, as she hadn’t stances for his coming out ex- much more difficult for guys shown concern before. perience were less than ideal, that live in dorms that have “I knew she was wrong,” he Stroud said he is ultimately really strong heterosexual said. “It was infuriating, the glad it happened because he identities.” supposed value she was plac- would not have been able to ing in our family relationships come out on his own. ’I’m grateful it hasn’t been a because for me, they had been “I wish it happened differ- walk in the park’ compromised a while ago.” ently, [but] I’m okay with the Had she attended a different Following his freshman fact it happened, because I school, Lillis said she believes year, Costanzo took a medical don’t think I would have had she would have approached withdrawal from Notre Dame the courage or determination coming out very differently and studied at the University or necessity to come out my- than she has at Notre Dame. of Texas at El Paso. He said self,” he said. “I think I definitely would he decided to return to Notre have come out off the bat, be- Dame both for academic and Faith and sexuality cause I was in the closet for personal reasons. Though Costanzo said he is a month,” she said. “I don’t “I knew if I was going to re- not a practicing Catholic any- think I would have stayed in ally develop on a philosophi- more, it wasn’t until he set the closet at any other place. cal or spiritual level person- foot on the I would have ally, in relation to Catholicism Notre Dame “From the guys I’ve met been out and the tradition I was raised campus that from the in, I was going to have to come the relation- and been with who aren’t start.” back here,” he said. “There ship between out of the closet ... either Stroud said wasn’t going to be a better his faith and it is personal, they are it is difficult place for me to do that.” sexuality be- afraid for family reasons for some gay came a prob- or culture reasons, students to Deciding when to come out lem. or just in general the come out at Lillis, who came out as bi- “The reli- fear of coming out.” Notre Dame sexual in middle school and gious thing for several later as a lesbian in high and the gay Rocky Stroud reasons. school, said her openness thing were “From the with her sexuality was swiftly two separate senior guys I’ve met challenged during freshman things in high and been orientation. school, and with who “I was not planning on being it wasn’t until I got here that aren’t out of the closet … ei- in the closet per se, but Frosh- they were really convergent,” ther it is personal, they are O kind of changed my mind … he said. “This deeply person- afraid for family reasons or It basically set the precedent al, meaningful but not all- culture reasons, or just in that being straight is assumed encompassing aspect of who general the fear of coming Tuesday, March 6, 2012 The Observer u News ndsmcobserver.com | page 5

No. 1 in football and unranked Hobson, a Chicago native “World News Tonight.” She KPMG in the business school, and Speaker and Princeton University currently serves as a weekly now it’s kind of the other way graduate, is the current presi- finance expert of the nation- continued from page 1 around,” Veihmeyer said. continued from page 1 dent of Ariel Investments, a ally syndicated Tom Joyner Veihmeyer said he loves vis- Chicago-based money man- Morning Show radio program while maintaining a high level iting campus and supporting an honorary doctor of human- agement firm where she is and is a contributor to Black of personal integrity. the University because of its ities degree at the ceremony, responsible for firm-wideEnterprise magazine. Addi- “Notre Dame is a natural unique spirit and culture. according to a press release. management and strategic tionally, her financial exper- extension of my family, and “If you have to try to ex- Susan Fitzgerald Rice, a planning, according to the tise has been profiled in a I think that … prepared me plain what makes Notre Dame 1961 College alumna and press release. number of well-known pub- very well for special, then member of the SMC Board Hobson is nationally known lications including Essence, the career they’ve al- of Trustees, will receive the for her expertise in financial Fortune and the New York that I’ve had,” ready missed President’s Medal for her “ex- literacy and investor educa- Times. he said. “[At “If you have to try to the point,” ceptional contributions to the tion. She has appeared as a fi- Commencement will take KPMG], how explain what makes Notre he said. “I life of the College and society,” nancial contributor on “Good place May 19 at noon on Le you treat oth- Dame special, then they’ve feel really the press release stated. Morning America” and ABC’s Mans Green. er people is lucky that as important already missed the point.” I had Notre as the result Dame and Suggs said. “We usually only a three-pronged approach that you ulti- John Veihmeyer KPMG, both talk about these things in our would work best to combat mately drive CEO of KPMG LLP of which are Meeting own groups and in our own these issues, with a focus on toward, and I great places communities, but to talk about getting respect, giving respect think a lot of … There’s a continued from page 1 it in a public place is very dif- and creating a respectful at- that was re- special feel- ferent and raises awareness.” mosphere. ally reinforced here at Notre ing and a special culture that’s ASA vice president Christian The event called for dialogue “We need to open up to ev- Dame.” hard to explain. If you’re part Moore and BSA chair Brittany about discrimination in class- eryone and to be more inclu- In the more than three de- of it, you’ll understand it, and Suggs both confirmed the acts rooms, dorms, student life and sive,” Hernandez said. “Ev- cades that have passed since if you’re not part of it, you’ll of racial harassment against campus systems and resourc- eryone has something to teach Veihmeyer graduated, he said never understand it, so there’s their respective groups. es. you, and you have something the University has stayed the no sense trying to explain it.” Because she was previously Junior Victor Cruz said he to teach everyone.” same in some ways, but flipped informed about the fried chick- was initially thrilled to start Senior Nneka Ekechukwu in others. Contact Marisa Iati at en found in the ASA’s mailbox, anew at his new “home under said some of the most frequent “When I was here, we were [email protected] Suggs said she took immediate the dome,” but he has never perpetrators of racial stereo- action after finding the same felt at home at Notre Dame. typing and discrimination at in her organization’s mailbox. “I have been targeted be- Notre Dame are in positions of trieve the camera and down- “The BSA had items in its cause of my accent, because authority, so she believes con- Voyeurism load the recorded video con- mailbox before, which we saw I speak Spanish and because crete training methods should tent. as [events] that could be dis- of my dress,” Cruz said. “My be implemented to dispel these continued from page 1 Notre Dame declined to com- regarded,” Suggs said. “With voice will not go silenced … stereotypes and encourage ment further on the additional this particular incident, I was our God did not make us so constructive dialogue. any further charges arising charges. going to treat it the same way, that we should live subpar “In particular, the role that from investigation of the case, “We were made aware of but it was the moment in which lives and suffer at the hand of NDSP has played in these sto- according to court documents. the camera, we investigated I found that the same thing ignorance.” ries has been terrible. NDSP is As part of the plea agreement, it and made the arrest,” Uni- happened to ASA a week ago Other students expressed supposed to be this force that a six-year cap was placed on versity Spokesman Dennis that it resonated with me that similar discontent with the helps us to feel safe on campus any total executed sentence Brown said. “We disabled the this isn’t right.” degree of acceptance in Notre … they should have to undergo Steinke receives. operation and worked closely Suggs said this incident con- Dame’s academic community. diversity training, sensitivity On March 7, 2011, a woman with the prosecutor and law stitutes just one part of the Junior Nick Ochoa said he is training and screening before found a pen camera aimed at enforcement. We’re confident bigger picture of the racial frustrated by professors who being employed,” Ekechukwu the toilet on the floor of a wom- that the criminal justice sys- dynamic on campus, as many expect minority students to said. en’s bathroom in Grace Hall. tem would play itself out ap- similar cases go unreported. represent the opinions of their Though proposals differed The pen camera was turned propriately and that certainly Students were given the op- respective ethnicities. in some ways, all agreed the over to Notre Dame Security is what has taken place.” portunity to share personal “That’s the attempt of the Notre Dame community must Police (NDSP), according to St. Joseph Superior Court testimonies of experiences in- professor to understand a dif- be extended to include all of its court documents. Steinke al- Judge Jerome Frese took the volving harassment and dis- ferent perspective, but it really members, not just the racial or legedly admitted to placing plea under advisement and crimination at Notre Dame. puts you on the spot,” Ochoa ethnic majority. the camera in the women’s set sentencing for April 26 at “[We wanted] to really give said. “Was it my fault for as- Suggs said student leaders restroom with the intent to re- 9 a.m. people to opportunity to talk,” suming that professors would will sift through the meeting’s be a little more considerate presentations to find overarch- when talking about students ing goals and repetitive trends and their perspectives?” and use these findings to ap- Sophomore Linsday Rojas proach the University admin- and junior Gabi Hernandez istration. said they have experienced “We will come up with a discrimination in Notre Dame concrete list of our plans to residence halls. make sure that we have that During her sophomore accountability there,” Suggs year, Hernandez said she ap- said. “We will make sure that proached her rectress about we as students are aware of planning the dorm’s multicul- those plans, and hold the ad- tural events, but she was out- ministration publicly account- raged by the rectress’s idea able.” that Hernandez could be a Iris Outlaw, director of Mul- “learning mechanism” for oth- ticultural Student Programs er international students. and Services, said the event “[I thought] What? I’m here was a step in the right direc- as an educational tool on your tion towards providing the behalf?” Hernandez said. “No, Notre Dame community with a I’m not, I’m a student here. If sense of students’ experiences I want to share my experienc- with discrimination on cam- es with you, share my culture pus. with you, that’s a different “It was useful for students thing.” and faculty to hear some of Rojas said her freshman others’ experiences, but it year roommate articulated was even more crucial that racist remarks and assump- some solutions were offered tions to her. When Rojas ap- tonight,” Outlaw said. “This proached her rectress about should give the administration the situation, she said she was here some foundation, some told to “just get over it.” different ways of looking at “She said, ‘The University how we can address some of wants their freshmen to work the issues brought to light.” out their problems, so if she Suggs and McCormick both says anything to you, you say said eliminating discrimina- something racist right back,’” tion is not an overnight pro- Rojas said. “I basically didn’t cess. live in my dorm the second se- “This will take patience and mester of my freshman year.” time, but this town hall meet- Students also discussed in- ing was a step in the right di- stances of discrimination in- rection,” Suggs said. “I like to volving NDSP, peers, hall staff, say that we have to begin and professors and other members finish everything with God of the Notre Dame community. at the forefront of our minds, Following the student tes- keeping in mind the overall timonials, McCormick shifted mission of the campus: fos- the discussion to practical so- tering the ideals of spirit and lutions for moving forward in community.” discourse on racism and discrimination. Contact Nicole Michels at Hernandez said she thought [email protected] page 6 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Inside Column Believe in the run Downton I don’t admit this to many people, but I coordinators and volunteers of the Holy connected to our area’s needs. We strive often find myself up far too late watch- Half are directly impacting the lives to be cutting edge but still do our best to ing old Nike commercials on YouTube. of men, women and children who find remain down-to-earth.” Abbey It’s seriously addicting — once you watch hope, healing and opportunity at Hope For Phillips, it is not enough to simply one video, you have to watch another, Ministries.” be an organization frequented by the and another. By Hope Ministries began in 1954 as community. The library aims to use the Almost everyone who knows me knows that point, you are Carolyn Green Hope Rescue Mission in downtown South resources they have to plant seeds in the that right now, I probably love one thing feeling so moti- Bend. Now, it primarily operates out community and truly make a difference more than anything else in my life — vated and inspired Guest of the Family Life Center on Lafayette in people’s lives. “Downton Abbey.” Several of my friends that you just want Columnist Boulevard where 18 families (including “Our various locations — including are currently rolling their eyes or calling it to go for a run. 30 children), 16 single women and 40 our website — are always under consid- “Downtown” while a However, you can’t go for a run because single men are offered free transitional eration as far as what we can do better. few others are cheer- it is too late, so you just keep watching housing. Hope residents are also offered For us, that is the essential question that ing me on. videos. Also, the songs from the commer- addictions recovery, adult education, allows us to grow and be relevant,” Phil- Most of you have cials make great additions to any race free meals, the Hope4Kids early child- lips said. probably at least heard playlist. hood development and parenting pro- Phillips and the SJCPL are honored of this hit British On one recent such evening, I discov- gram, spiritual development programs, to be a part of this year’s Holy Half import (which airs on ered an ad campaign for Nike Running, counseling and life skills development. Marathon. The recognition of the SJCPL PBS here in the states) which employed highway signs as pro- The programs at Hope Ministries are as a beneficiary of the Holy Half helps by now. You may have motional pieces. The signs were the kind unique in their emphasis on Christian connect the SJCPL to the community and seen the “Downton typically used to advertise construction discipleship, grace and accountability, validate that they are moving in the right Abbey” as done by Maija Gustin zones, but instead of being placed along- allowing residents to support each other, direction. Spike TV sketch on side the freeway, the signs were used as challenge one another when needed and “As an institution that works to better “Saturday Night Live” Scene Editor mile markers for a marathon. When I to hold one another accountable in love. educate our surrounding areas we are or perhaps you’ve read the sign marking mile 15, I immedi- Moving forward, Hope Ministries so grateful to the University of Notre even ventured into the world of Edwardian ately thought of the Holy Half. “Running strives to strengthen its services to Dame and all those involved in this England yourself. never takes more than it gives back,” the families and other under-served people charitable function,” Phillips said. Regardless of how you’ve come across sign read. “Believe in the run.” in the community. In particular, Hope When you run the Holy Half marathon, it, let’s make something clear — “Downton Though we have the ability to run to Ministries is in need of a new kitchen to you run for more than yourself. Greater Abbey” is one of the best shows in recent Michigan and back, many of us do not continue to provide, prepare and serve than any athletic accomplishment is the television history. However, a lot of you venture into the greater South Bend nearly 300 free meals a day, every day difference you will make to South Bend. won’t like it. If your typical TV fare rests community nearly enough. The Holy Half of the year. In reference to the Holy As the Holy Half website states, “Run for more in “100 Ways to Die” than in “Board- Marathon is an opportunity to train for Half, Greenawalt says, “The funds and good.” walk Empire,” you probably won’t like and complete a 13.1-mile race, undoubt- awareness that are raised will allow I leave you with the words of another “Downton Abbey.” The PBS drama follows edly an amazing accomplishment in it- vital services and programs to be offered Nike ad, which quotes a poem by Robert the lives of an aristocratic family upstairs self, but also an opportunity to give back to our neighbors in need, which can ul- Frost: “The woods are lovely, dark and and their group of servants downstairs. to South Bend. One hundred percent of timately lead to lasting, life transforma- deep. But I have promises to keep. And The series begins in 1912 immediately af- the proceeds generated by the Holy Half tion. Thank you for your endurance and miles to go before I sleep. And miles to ter the sinking of the Titanic and has, over Marathon are donated to local charities. perseverance to run for us!” go before I sleep.” the course of two seasons, taken us to the This year, the Holy Half will be sponsor- The SJCPL also serves as an important beginning of the 1920s. ing two charities: Hope Ministries and community hub, providing technology, Carolyn Green is the student director It may not sound like your cup of tea, but the St. Joseph County Public Library programming and materials to better of the Holy Half Marathon. She can be don’t be so quick to shirk it off as just an- (SJCPL). enrich the lives of those who take advan- reached at [email protected] other archaic costume drama — because As Sarah Greenawalt, director of tage of the library’s resources. Jennifer The views expressed in this column that, it is not. “Downton Abbey” is a fresh Community Outreach at Hope Minis- Phillips, the communication executive at are those of the author and not and intensely compelling look into the lives tries, puts it, “The participants, donors, the library, says, “Our goals are always necessarily those of The Observer. of people of different classes in the days before and during World War I. First and foremost, this means good drama, only rather than doctors and 1950s Editorial Cartoon ad executives, this story focuses on people with accents and beautiful costumes. If you give “Downton Abbey” a chance, you are sure to be sucked in by the love, lust and intrigue found in every episode. The characters are compelling and while the British series has fewer episodes than a typical American season of television, this means that every episode is packed full of action. The quality of writing, acting and storylines rarely falters. “Downton Abbey” might just be the most engrossing show on television right now, despite the fact that it is set a century ago in another country. What seems most inter- esting is the way it deals with issues of class at a time when that issue is at the forefront of the American consciousness. This PBS costume drama has swept across the country, winning fans like Patton Oswalt, who live-Tweeted the episodes as he watched. Sadly, the second season of “Downton Abbey” just ended and America will now be waiting almost a year for the third to come along. So now is your chance to catch up. And boys, this is not just a girl’s show. While its audience is primarily female, there are enough male characters and storylines that can win over even the toughest guys. You can claim you’re just watching it for your girlfriend, anyway. “Downton Abbey” is simply a joy to Quote of the day Weekly Poll watch. Despite its sometimes harshly real storylines, including those about the rav- What are you doing ages of war, it possesses an optimistic and positive attitude often missing from our “Animals are such for spring break? increasingly cynical television landscape. agreeable friends — they “Downton Abbey” celebrates life more than ask no questions, they Visiting friends anything, so put away the attitude and just pass no criticisms.” Going home enjoy the ride. Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day George Eliot Going on a cruise Contact Maija Gustin at English novelist [email protected] Vote by 5 p.m. Wednesday at The views expressed in the Inside ndsmcobserver.com Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Tuesday, March 6, 2012 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com page 7 This Republican primary makes me sick

It isn’t that I don’t understand why net search will verify that she is not Obama to be a Marxist, a socialist or voters are drawn to plans that are Republicans or Tea Partiers might Barack Obama. even a Marxist and a socialist. Rick simple, bold and easy to understand. want a smaller government, lower Perhaps this is a tad unfair. Clearly, Santorum thinks Obama wants every- Anyone could come up with most of taxes, more aggressive foreign policy, this criterion does not apply to anyone one to go to college. them. etc. I don’t agree with these ideolo- like Obama, or to the left of him. So, The most damaging misconception I think simplicity is a great rea- gies, but I can sort “Anyone but Obama” should be under- about him of them all is the notion son to suspect a plan is going to fail. of see where they Arnav Dutt stood, “Anyone but Obama, or anyone that he has raised taxes, tripled the The candidates and policy-makers come from. like him.” yearly budget deficit since he took we choose are being chosen to deal No, my problem Guest 2. What does Obama stand for, office and dramatically increased the with harder-than-average problems. with this primary Columnist then? Is Obama really that bad? Could national debt. He probably longs for Average people don’t know the first can be encapsulat- anyone actually do his job better than the days when people just thought he thing about the economy, health care ed in two mantras or principles that he does it? was a Muslim or a Kenyan citizen. or foreign policy. So, candidates and voters and their candidates keep fall- Just a guess, but no one who backs The thing is, Obama is nothing policymakers ought to be above aver- ing back on. The first is the slogan, up his or her distaste for Obama with like this at all. On the contrary, he is age, right? “anyone but Obama.” The other is the reasons would commit to accepting closer to being the perfect Republi- I think it’s safe to say that anyone notion that the president needs to be just anyone other than the President. can candidate than he is to being a who denies this lacks knowledge and “a regular guy” and not a “snob.” Could you do a better job? Take your tax-raising, elitist, Marxist, socialist respect for these issues. And to lack “Anyone but Obama” (or “ABO”) is time answering that. Even if you and foreigner (necessarily so). You’d think respect for the well-being of Amer- actually a pretty popular Tea Party the President are separated by deep the real Obama would pass the “Any- ica’s economy, health care and for- slogan. It is shouted at rallies, painted ideological differences and you think one but Obama” criterion. eign policy is to lack respect for this on signs, posted on websites and you are right and he is wrong, it does That’s what has been really scary country and its inhabitants. And yet invoked in interviews by thousands of not logically follow that you would be about this campaign. The truth hasn’t this Republican primary has been a people who so disapprove of President a better president. mattered at all. Republican voters, or contest to demonstrate proficiency in Obama that they believe that anyone Furthermore, it isn’t clear that at least the ones who are dictating the this for four months and counting. else would do a better job in his place. these morons even disagree with pace and direction of this primary, It really doesn’t help that Super Here is why I think this slogan is Obama as much as they think they do. will sooner vote for someone who tells Tuesday falls during midterms week. stupid: I am personally blown away by the them what they want to hear than 1. If this slogan were literally true, misconceptions that dominate many what they need to hear. And these Arnav Dutt is a junior. He can be then I feel like I could easily reach criticisms of Obama. Forget the Tea voters trust candidates whose views reached at [email protected] a compromise with the people who Partiers. on the economy and healthcare are The views expressed in this column are articulate it. President Hillary Rod- The remaining mainstream Repub- reductive, if they are coherent or even those of the author and not ham Clinton, anyone? A quick inter- lican candidates have people believing extant. This election has shown that necessarily those of The Observer.

Letters to the Editor Think before you speak NEDA Week When I was 13, I accidentally kicked my soccer ball sion already burdening those with disabilities. Instead over our fence and into the woods. Finding my ball of the excuse, “I wasn’t saying it about anyone with a surrounded by thorns, I mumbled a certain expletive. disability,” what we are really saying is, “I acknowledge As many may have noticed by the abun- My father’s bionic hearing kicked in and from our back that with this word comes a history of hate and unmer- dance of eating- and body-themed activi- porch he sent me straight to my bedroom — grounded. ited stereotypes, but I continue to use it because I can’t ties on campus, last week was National His rationale? “Smart people don’t use dumb words.” think of anything better.” Eating Disorders Awareness Week. In Teenage me thought he was being ridiculous, but more So here is my challenge: Be better than that. If you order to spread the word, many students recently I came to this conclusion: Instead of “expletive,” still think using the R-word jokingly doesn’t hurt, I en- banded together to spread awareness I should have reached into the depths of my vocabulary courage you to ask some of Notre Dame’s extraordinary about this dangerous and highly preva- and evoked a more accurate way to express my feelings. buddies, clients or athletes how they feel when they hear lent set of disorders that affects men and To my father, a “bad” word was cheap and lazy, and I the word “retard.” The discrimination exemplified by women across the globe. Some of you was better than that. the use of this word is all too real. may have participated in an eating habits Tomorrow, Notre Dame will join hundreds of high Tomorrow, thousands of students will join the more questionnaire that was circulated early schools and universities in a global effort to stop the than 15 million who have pledged not only to change in the week, and for that we thank you! hurtful use of the word “retard(ed).” As members of the their language, but their attitude. I encourage you to It was amazing to hear real feedback not Notre Dame community, we are called to recognize all take two minutes in the dining halls or LaFortune and from a national survey, but from one so human dignity. Still, many will question the necessity of do the same. Pledge to think before you speak. much closer to home. eradicating this word. One of the most important things this Fewer are using “retard” to refer to people with dis- Jenna Newcomb survey taught us was that there is an abilities, but things like “my phone’s retarded,” still alumna overwhelming drive for thinness at Notre remain. Every time we use “retard” to mean “dumb” or Class of 2010 Dame, with well over half of the respon- “undesirable,” we are perpetuating a pattern of exclu- Mar. 5 dents answering that they engage in dieting or wish they were thinner. Over 70 percent also expressed that they felt a pressure to be thin on campus. How- ever, there was one result that we felt Dialogue still needed was extremely positive and necessary to report: Nearly 75 percent of Notre Dame students stated that they were happy Thank you to everyone involved in bringing Loyal NDSP on Saturday informing us that yet another sexual with their bodies and the way they look! Daughters and Sons to Notre Dame’s campus this year. assault had taken place on campus this weekend. My It’s important that we as a community From those who were brave and generous enough to thoughts and prayers go out to the student who was embrace the many body types, cultures share their stories, to the writers who interviewed them attacked. And I urge all Notre Dame students to accept and appearances that are represented on and faithfully adapted the stories to the script, to the the call to dialogue issued by Loyal Daughters and Sons this campus and recognize the beauty in actors who portrayed them with sensitivity, to the crew that this weekend’s event proves is sadly still needed. them all. who facilitated every aspect of the performance, to the The play’s program says it best: “A play about sexual As eating disorders become more producer and director who so skillfully shaped LDS — violence and sexuality, ‘Loyal Daughters and Sons’ is prevalent in American culture, especially you crafted a moving performance and I’m grateful I based entirely on interviews with Notre Dame students. in a collegiate setting, we challenge you had the opportunity to witness it this weekend. Through this performance we hope to share the diver- to spread the word and be aware of the During the performance, I laughed at some skits, sity of experiences and beliefs at Notre Dame, as well dangers. Further, love your body for I cried at others. I nodded in agreement to some, as the struggles and strength of survivors of sexual vio- all of the amazing things it can do for clenched my fists in response to others. Throughout it lence, in order to promote awareness and foster discus- you! From dancing an Irish jig on those all, I was proud of the students involved and awed by sion about sexuality and its place at this school.” rickety benches freshman year to walk- the power of their convictions and their commitment ing across the stage on graduation day, to bringing these stories to life. I was hopeful that this Abigail Palko it is important to care for our bodies so performance would spark an important dialogue on Director of Undergraduate Studies they can continue to care for us. So, if campus. Gender Studies Program you have concerns about your own (or And so I was doubly upset to receive the email from Mar. 4 a friend’s) health, please visit www.na- tionaleatingdisorders.org to learn more about these issues.

Sheridan Jost senior off campus Dagny Nagengost junior Lewis Hall Feb. 29 page 8 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Commencement Speakers

Notre Dame announces its commencement speaker at no specific time. But since the University typically makes the announcement a few months before the ceremony, we shouldn’t have to wait much longer to hear who will send off the class of 2012. Though I cannot speculate who will show up in May, based on history, I can speculate who won’t be giving a speech. We will not be hosting the Will Ferrell-Amy Poehler-Adam Sandler genre of comedic speakers who have graced the ceremonies of numerous Ivy League institutions. Nor will we welcome a contemporary novelist to deliver an address that reads like a story, the likes of David Foster Wallace’s brilliant speech at Kenyon College or J.K. Rowling’s at Harvard. A famed college dropout like Steve Jobs won’t be urging graduates to “stay hungry, stay foolish” as they embark on their post-grad plans.

Marissa Frobes Scene Writer

Though students may wish Notre Dame would throw a curveball and invite an outrageous comedian or tortured author to pass along advice, history proves that the University has a “type.” Since the foundation of Notre Dame, almost every commencement speaker falls into one of these categories: politician or government affiliate, one ordained in the Catholic Church or employee of NBC. It may seem restrictive, but these categories have still brought riveting, controversial characters to the Notre Dame commencement ceremony. And as with any rule or standard, there have been exceptions.

Photo courtesy of The Dome Yearbook, 1938 Mayo Clinic co-founder William J. Mayo, second from left, gave the commencement speech in 1937.

In 1942, J. Edgar Hoover, the first director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, delivered the commencement speech. Almost 70 years later, Leonardo DiCaprio played him in a film that reawakens Hoover’s private struggle with his sexuality, a secret that would have made him a divisive speaker on campus today. Earl Warren, the 14th chief justice of the United States, spoke in 1957, only three years after his court ruled to begin desegregation in the Brown v. Board of Education case. Lady Jackson, a British economist and writer interested in sustainability and development in poor countries, spoke in 1966 before women could even attend the University.

Presidents galore have offered their words of wisdom to the student body at commencement. Eisenhower (1960), Carter (1977), Reagan (1981), George H.W. Bush (1992), George W. Bush (2001) and Obama (2009) all addressed Notre Dame seniors, to the praise or dismay of alumni benefactors. And in recent years, three NBC news personalities have taken the podium at graduation: Tom Brokaw (1993), Tim Russert (2002) and Brian Williams (2010). It’s no coincidence that Notre Dame sustains a strong relationship with NBC television. Photo courtesy of The Dome Yearbook, 1978 Entertainer Bill Cosby surprisingly came to ND in 1990, and in a pre- ceremony speech to a smaller crowd, singled out a football player and President Jimmy Carter was the criticized his low GPA. Even though that does not set a precedent for Notre Dame commencement other entertainers who are possible speakers, it may have been enough speaker in 1977. to prevent the institution from courting comedians, actors, etc.

Notre Dame sticks to what they know in this arena for a reason. Everyone acknowledges a “strong alumni network” as one of Notre Dame’s trademarks, and unfortunately, that is compromised when a controversial figure is welcomed on campus. Every 20-something wants to hear from their favorite actor, musician or author, but looking at Notre Photo courtesy of The Dome Yearbook, 1991 Dame’s track record in respectful retrospection makes me think graduates of any class will do the same of Comedian Bill Cosby brought a little their particular speaker. For one reason or another, political or personal, one should be able to explain how controversy and a lot of humor to his 1990 their commencement speaker was relevant to their graduation moment. commencement speech. Contact Marissa Frobes at [email protected] The views in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

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By MEGHAN THOMASSEN Scene Writer

The 54th Annual Collegiate Jazz Festival rocked Wash- ington Hall Friday and Saturday, bringing together some of the best brass bands from across the country. The festival featured nine ensembles, including Notre Dame’s Jazz Band I and New Orleans Brass Band. The professional judges, guitarist Pat Martino, organist Pat Bian- chi, tenor saxophonist Diego Rivera, guitarist Carmen In- torre Jr. and trumpet and flugelhorn player Bob Lark, also performed Friday night.

judge Michael Pedicin was unable to attend. Bungum said Rivera dropped everything to perform that night. “He played extremely well, especially under the circum- stances,” he said. The bands performed a variety of pieces, each charac- terized by skilled soloists and unified ensembles. The Alma College Percussion Ensemble started the weekend off with a bang — a full steel drum set overtook the stage. The group was synchronized and the beat syncopated. It was a combination of jazz club cool and Jamaican heat. The Western Michigan University Advanced Jazz Combo featured a top-notch saxophonist and drummer. Their best number was the student-arranged piece “For Harlan,” a wild drum piece that shook the hall. Student programmers sophomores Sam Bungum and The Notre Dame Jazz Band I performed with red ties Rob Martin organized the event. They were responsible popping against their all-black attire. The group’s program for inviting judges and ensembles, as well as planning the ranged from Duke Ellington to John Clayton to their very event’s logistical details. own director, Larry Dwyer. Junior vocalist Allison Jeter “We had a wide range of sounds and combinations to had the Ella-inspired pipes to steal the show with “Sophis- choose from, but it also depends on what kind of experience ticated Lady” and “A Tisket A Tasket.” they’ve had in the jazz world,” Bungum said. “We have to The Alaska Fairbanks Jazz Combo, or UAF Jazz @ Six, go after multiple people, because some people might have had a fantastic, full-bodied sound. Trumpet player Luke scheduled their events Nielsen serenaded many months in ad- the crowd with his vance.” solo in “Quiet River” Availability might and Keenan McKir- have been one of the gan was brilliant in biggest difficulties his trombone solo in Bungum and Martin “Being With You.” faced, but they said The Virginia Com- they were still able to monwealth Universi- reserve some of the ty Small Jazz Ensem- best jazz musicians in ble might be small, the country. but their sound was Martino is a jazz gui- smooth and sultry. A tarist who dropped out self-directed group, of high school to play they have five mem- jazz in Harlem. By the bers: tenor saxo- age of 16, he was per- phone, trumpet, pia- forming in one of the no, bass and drums. most famous bands in Campus favorite New York City and has Notre Dame New Or- been playing with the leans Brass Band, best jazz musicians of fondly known as

the world ever since. MEGHAN THOMASSEN/The Observer MOBB, channeled Next week, Martino funk, jive and the will fly to Dubai to play famous New Orleans in the Dubai Jazz International Festival. second-line beat into their program, which included the Bianchi, one of the best up and coming jazz organists, Notre Dame Fight Song. also performed. Having performed with Martino for a few The Bowling Green State University Lab Band I evoked a years, their playing styles complemented each other well. hazy, late-night vibe. Alto saxophonists Nicole Hassel and Intorre Jr. is a drummer who has played in New York Christine Wehr were the standouts, thanks to their jiving since he was young. Martino discovered him at a gig and director David Bixler. brought him into the group. Finally, the Virginia Commonwealth University Jazz Lark, a professor of jazz studies at DePaul University, Orchestra I featured killer bongos and a toe-tapping bass directed the hon- line in each of their pieces, as well as an exceptional lead ors band Bun- trombone player and tenor saxophone soloist. As the most gum played in visible component of VCU’s music program, the group is when he was in comprised of mostly jazz students. Their director was eighth grade. charmingly enthusiastic, gesturing loudly every time a “I remember member rocked a solo. working with The Judges’ Jam on Friday night was also a shining mo- him and he did a ment in the festival. great job,” Bun- “It was great … absolutely great,” Bungum said. “Pat gum said. “He Martino’s sound is so distinctive and he lived up to one of plays in some his nick-names … the fastest guitar player in the west.” of the best big Martino also brought in Lark and Rivera to jam on jazz bands in Chica- standards and play solos on a few of his original charts. go.” “Some of the best jazz in the country was happening Rivera, a tenor right here,” Bungum said. sax player and The festival also had a free clinic for jazz enthusiasts, professor of jazz novices and veterans to interact with the judges about the studies at Michi- music. gan State Univer- “One gentleman who’s played drums for 50 years said it sity, was a last- was one of the best clinics he ever attended,” Bungum said. minute addition Bumgum was particularly impressed with Martino. to the judges’ “He talks about music as life. It was very eye-opening,” table. Bungum he said. “Each judge talked about their take on technique received news or jazz in general and the difference between jazz as a Friday morn- business and an art form.” ing that due to health issues, Contact Meghan Thomassen at [email protected] LAUREN KALINOSKI | Observer Graphic page 10 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Classifieds Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Sports Authorty NFL The top five sports TV League looks into Saints’ Williams theme songs of all time Associated Press NEW YORK — Now that the It’s been well covered in this over it in his 2004 hit “Heart of a NFL has uncovered a big-money space over the past two weeks, but Champion.” Pretty cool, but not bounty program for players in we’ve been in a bit of a sports dry enough to push it past the classic New Orleans, it likely will zero in spell lately. at No. 3. on other teams Gregg Williams The Big East tournament be- worked for. gins today, and will conclude this 3. Monday Night Football That means the Titans, Red- weekend along with every other This is probably the most rec- skins, Jaguars and Bills probably major conference, ending with the ognizable theme on the list. The should all expect to hear from the spectacle of first four notes immediately let league soon. Selection Sun- everyone in the vicinity know it’s Williams has admitted and day. That will Monday night, and helped make apologized for running a bounty lead directly MNF a true event in itself when it pool of up to $50,000 over the last into March was established in 1970. Plus, I’m three seasons that rewarded play- Madness, bundling it with “All My Rowdy ers with thousand-dollar payoffs which will Friends,” which Hank Williams for knocking targeted opponents march on to Jr. traditionally updated for every out of games while he was the the Masters, week’s matchup. Unfortunate- Saints’ defensive coordinator. the NHL and Jack Hefferon ly, Williams was pulled off the He will meet Monday with NFL NBA playoffs, broadcast last year after compar- investigators in the New York and yes, even Sports Writer ing a sitting U.S. president to Ad- area, according to two people fa- the return of olf Hitler, leaving no one to ask us miliar with the NFL’s investigation baseball. Before we know it, it will that all-important question: “Are of the bounties. They spoke to The be football season once again. you ready for some football?” Associated Press on condition of But last weekend, with the spec- anonymity Sunday because details ter of midterms looming over cam- 2. The Masters of the continuing investigation are pus, that all seemed unattainably A total change of pace on our not being disclosed. ESPN first re- far away. The horizon was begin- list, but awesome nonetheless. ported the meeting. ning to lighten, but the sun of spring This calming, piano-and-flute “It was a terrible mistake,” Wil- sports had not yet risen. Faced with melody makes all seem right and liams said in a statement Friday AP such a scarcity of conversation top- beautiful in the world. It rolls night shortly after the NFL re- Former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams apologized for ics, my roommates and I argued — along as slow and smooth as leased the report. “And we knew running a bounty program that targeted opposing players’ injuries. all in the name of procrastination Rae’s Creek and brings out the it was wrong while we were doing — over the best sports broadcast best of Jim Nantz, as he calls us it.” guess I just assumed that it went on. safety and competitive integrity.” theme songs ever to grace network in as “friends” in his sleeptime NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said I wouldn’t say that I knew of a team The league said 22 to 27 defensive television. whisper. The song, much like the Sunday in an email to the AP that that did it all the time, more just in players were involved in the pro- Yup, we were that bored. But I tournament itself, feels frozen in the investigation was far from over big games.” gram. Its findings were corroborat- apologize for nothing. time, and it will always bring me and that the league will continue Lions defensive tackle Ndamu- ed by multiple, independent sources, A great theme should immedi- back to watching Tiger and Phil “addressing the issues raised as kong Suh, who was suspended for and the pool amounts peaked in ately set the tone for the upcoming with my dad on the warm April part of our responsibility to pro- two games this season for stomping 2009, the year the Saints won the event, and should be recognizable Sundays of my youth. Augusta tect player safety and the integrity on an opponent and has been fined Super Bowl. enough that the first couple of bars is revered almost to the point of of the game.” frequently by the NFL for rough The 49ers were surprised when have you turning for the nearest TV. being a holy site, and the theme Before joining the Saints, Wil- play, insisted Sunday his team had the Saints called 18 first-half blitz- It should be lively enough to get you could easily be confused with an liams was the defensive coordina- no bounty program. es in the teams’ exhibition opener excited for the event, even in pass- acoustic hymn in church. It’s fit- tor in Tennessee, Washington and “I don’t take part in those things last August, won 24-3 by the Saints ing in a 15 second commercial. And ting then that, as it often does, the Jacksonville, and the head coach and nor do my teammates and nor in the Superdome. New Orleans it should be established enough that Masters will once again conclude in Buffalo. In January, he was my coaches. We don’t allow that,” sacked the San Francisco QBs six it harkens back to previous years, on Easter Sunday, with nature hired by new St. Louis Rams coach Suh said. “For me, personally, and I times: two on Alex Smith and four to the exact places you were for the and nostalgia in full effect. Jeff Fisher to lead the defense. know my teammates, we don’t want against backup rookie Colin Kaepe- event’s best moments. Former Redskins safety Matt to put anybody out,” he added. “Es- rnick. Ladies and Gentlemen, the top 1. NCAA Basketball on CBS Bowen said Williams had a simi- pecially me, I would never want any- One Saints player fined last sea- five sports themes of all time: Our ultimate theme jumps lar bounty scheme when he was in body to target me to take me out, so son for flagrant hits was safety Ro- right into the action, but somehow Washington. Former Bills safety why would I do it against somebody man Harper. In Week 14 against 5. College Football on ABC finds a way to continue building Coy Wire told The Buffalo News else?” Tennessee, he made two hits that This theme unfolds slowly, and energy all the way through, just that an environment of “mali- Aiello said the NFL would look at drew a total of $22,500 in fines. brings to mind the imperial power like the tournament it accompa- cious intent” was in place when he “any relevant info regarding rules Harper was fined $15,000 for of an ancient Roman triumph. It’s nies. Following Selection Sunday, joined the team in 2002 — when being broken.” roughing the passer on a helmet- a Saturday night staple in the fall, basketball fans everywhere will Williams was the head coach. All payouts for specific perfor- to-helmet hit, and another $7,500 always there for sneaking in one hear this song hundreds of times Wire said Williams promoted “fi- mances in a game, including inter- for unnecessary roughness when more powerhouse matchup after over the course of a month. It ac- nancial compensation” for hits ceptions or causing fumbles, are he pulled down receiver Damian candlelight dinner. Its grandeur companies Greg Gumbel’s game that injured opponents. against NFL rules. Williams by his helmet after a long practically demands an awesome breaks, Bill Raftery’s explosions The NFL said payoffs were “I’ve been around teams where catch and run. The tackle likely blimp shot of a venue like the Rose and every time the score update made by the Saints for inflicting players put up money for game goals stopped Williams from scoring, and Bowl, accompanied by Brent Mus- bar appears at the bottom of the game-ending injuries on targeted like kickoff tackles inside the 20, 100 Gregg Williams defended Harper’s burger announcing that indeed, screen. I honestly can’t wait for players, including quarterbacks yards rushing, defensive turnovers,” aggressiveness on that play after the “You are looking live” at something those first eight bars come Sun- Brett Favre and Kurt Warner. said Faneca, who retired last May game. special. day, and that’s the goal of any “Knockouts” were worth $1,500 after playing 13 seasons for Pitts- “If that guy doesn’t want his head good sports theme. and “cart-offs” $1,000, with pay- burgh, the New York Jets and Ari- tore off, duck. Because that’s how 4. NBA on NBC So it may have been a struggle ments doubled or tripled for the zona. we’re playing. He needs to duck, I’m not much of an NBA fan any- to survive the past few weeks in playoffs. The NFL also warns teams OK? And that is exactly what you more, but “Roundball Rock” always the sports world, but all that is No punishments have been against such practices before each have to do,” Williams said. “One brings me back to the legendary, in- about to change. handed out, but they could include season. of the things about playing in this your-face series in the late ‘90s be- I can hear it coming. suspensions, fines and loss of draft “The payments here are particu- league is that your mental tough- tween the Knicks and Pacers. It was picks. Several players around the larly troubling because they involved ness, your physical toughness, all a time when the league was rough Contact Jack Hefferon at league have said the Saints and not just payments for ‘performance,’ that kind of stuff works hand in and tumble, played defense and its [email protected] Williams weren’t the only ones but also for injuring opposing play- hand. And I love Roman Harper and stars didn’t decide to team up and The views expressed in this with such a system. ers,” Commissioner Roger Goodell the way he plays, and evidently a lot hang out together in Miami Beach. Sports Authority column are those “I knew they existed,” former said of the Saints in a statement Fri- of other people and players in the Its full, orchestral sound com- of the author and not necessarily All-Pro guard Alan Faneca told day. “The bounty rule promotes two league do, too, because they keep on mands attention, plus Nelly rapped those of the Observer. the AP. “If I hadn’t heard of it, I key elements of NFL football: player voting him to the Pro Bowl.”

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NBA NBA Thunder top Mavericks 95-91 Deng, Rose lead Bulls Associated Press to seventh straight win OKLAHOMA CITY — Russell Westbrook scored 24 points, Kevin Durant added 22 and the Associated Press said. “Especially a team that Oklahoma City Thunder scored we might face in the play- the final eight points to escape CHICAGO — A dynamite offs.” with a 95-91 victory over the third quarter by Derrick After the game, Rose sound- Dallas Mavericks on Monday Rose and the Bulls denied In- ed was more conciliatory. night and run their home win- diana any chance of a second “They’re a good team,” ning streak to 13 games. straight win in Chicago. Rose said. “The last time we Westbrook answered Dirk Luol Deng scored 20 points, played them, they beat us Nowitzki’s fourth 3-pointer of teaming with Rose in a deci- here. Now we just have to the final period by hitting one of sive rally that sent Chicago deal with them. They put up his own from the right wing to to its seventh straight victo- a fight every time we play get Oklahoma City within 91-90 ry, 92-72 over the Pacers on them. We’re used to. I think with 2:25 remaining, and Dallas Monday night. it makes us better as a team.” didn’t score again. “We had a lot more energy Bulls guard Richard Ham- Serge Ibaka hit two free in the second half than we ilton left the game after just throws with 46 seconds left to did in the first half,” Deng 1:23 had elapsed with a right give Oklahoma City the lead, and said. shoulder injury. He did not Jason Terry missed two shots Rose added 13 points and return. down the stretch for the Maver- nine assists, hitting three Ronnie Brewer came on for icks. 3-pointers while Deng had Hamilton and had 12 points Nowitzki finished with 27 two in the third as the Bulls and seven rebounds in 39 points but didn’t touch the ball blew open a close game. minutes. Fellow reserve Taj on a key possession when Dallas “We fought our way back Gibson added 10 points and was down by two with 13 sec- into the game,” Rose said. nine boards. onds left. “Our energy was kind of low “Thibs always tells us to Instead, Terry and Jason Kidd AP and shots weren’t falling. be ready because you never passed the ball back and forth Dallas guard Jason Terry goes up for a shot during a game But we rebounded the ball know when you’re time is go- with Kidd getting stuck under against Oklahoma City on Monday. The Thunder won 95-91. and finished the game pretty ing to come,” Brewer said. the basket before tossing it right good.” “Whenever we come in, we back. Terry missed on a short on the opening possession of time. Joakim Noah had 17 re- have to try to bring energy jumper along the right base- the game. Haywood won the The Thunder scored the fi- bounds to lead the Bulls to a and change the game one way line that would have tied it, and tip-off, then got the ball inside nal three points of the first half dominating 60-32 edge on the or another.” Westbrook hit two free throws to before missing a shot and land- and then were able to reverse a boards. Chicago outscored Indiana led by three two ice it after grabbing the rebound. ing with his left foot on top of seven-point halftime deficit dur- the Pacers 20-4 on second- minutes into the second half James Harden had 16 points Perkins’ left foot. He hobbled ing the third quarter. Oklahoma chance points. John Lucas III when the Bulls went on a and Kendrick Perkins grabbed up the court to foul Durant and City scored the first seven points scored 13 points, one of three 20-4 spree that featured a a season-high 14 rebounds for then headed to locker room and after halftime to tie it at 52 on Chicago reserves in double pair of nine-point runs. After West-leading Oklahoma City. did not return. Westbrook’s jumper from the figures. starting the game by missing Terry ended up with 18 points Dallas was already without right elbow with 9:24 left, then “We struggled offensively nine of his first 10 shots, Rose and Ian Mahinmi added 13 reserve center Brandan Wright pulled ahead with another string in the first half,” Bulls coach capped the first run with a points, all in the first half, after because of a concussion. of seven consecutive points late Tom Thibodeau said. “In the 3-pointer to put Chicago up being pressed into action when Mahinmi had seven points, in- in the third. third quarter, we had great 53- 47. starting center Brendan Hay- cluding a three-point play, dur- Durant got ahead of the de- energy and imposed our will. “We definitely got stag- wood was hurt just seconds into ing a 15-5 run late in the second fense for a two-handed dunk The rebounding is what got nant,” said Pacers forward the game. quarter, and Kidd’s 3-pointer and converted the ensuing free us over the hump.” Danny Granger, who was held Already short-handed at cen- from the top of the key made it throw for a 68-61 Thunder lead Paul George scored 21 to 11 points. “We didn’t get a ter, the Mavericks lost Haywood 52-42 with 1:20 to go before half- with 1:33 remaining in the third. points for Indiana, which had lot of movement. They picked a six-game winning streak up their intensity and we had snapped. George Hill scored some bad turnovers that led 17 points off the bench. to layups on the other end.” “Give credit to the Bulls,” Indiana closed within four Pacers coach Frank Vogel before Chicago hit three said. “They c o n s e c u t i v e had all the 3-pointers, hustle stats. one by Rose Won all the and the last loose balls two by Deng. and obvi- “We struggled offensively His long one ously kicked in the first half. In from straight our butts on the third quarter, we on as the shot the glass. “ had great energy and clock expired T h e imposed our will. The put Chicago Bulls im- rebounding is what got up by 13. proved their us over the hump.” The Bulls league-best extended the record to lead to 19 by 32-8. Chica- Tom Thibodeau the time their go stretched Bulls coach third-quarter its lead to burst ended. 2 ½ games Chicago out- over Mi- scored the ami atop Pacers 33- the East- 13 in the pe- ern Conference and to seven riod, held Indiana to 6-of-22 games over Indiana in the shooting and outrebounded Central Division. the Pacers 18-7. Rose had 11 The Pacers were trying to points and five assists to lead win a seventh straight game the charge. for the first time in eight Rose rested for the en- years. tire fourth quarter as Indi- “They really picked it up ana could get no closer than defensively,” George said. 13 points. When the Pacers “We deferred to them. Every- looked like they might make body on their side stepped up one last run, Rose began to when we somewhat had Der- stretch but ultimately set- rick Rose contained. Every- tled back onto his seat and body else stepped up.” watched from the sideline. Chicago avenged a 95-90 “I’m not worried about the loss to the Pacers on Jan. 25, shots that I miss,” Rose said. one of just two home losses “Amnesia. I know that when this season. Rose was irked I get things going, it’s pretty after that game because of hard to stop.” what he perceived to be In- The Pacers are looking diana’s excessive celebration forward to their next test on the court after the game against their division foe. ended, saying “I can’t wait “We still have games to play till we play them again.” (against the Bulls) in Indiana “You don’t want to lose to and it will be a different sto- a team twice in a row,” Deng ry,” Granger said. page 12 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Club Sports Women’s hockey sweeps Spartans in home finale Men’s rugby falls to Sooners; Women’s volleyball splits with Purdue, sweeps Butler and Western Kentucky

Special to The Observer in Nugent, the team finished the Senior Mana Espahbodi and blows for the first 15 minutes Feb. 21. Net Impact is a club in- year with a 10-3 record. sophomore Sarah Dalton re- of the match. The Irish defense terested in making a positive im- Notre Dame was back in action ceived the fourth and sixth place held strong with the Sooners pact on society by growing and this weekend, beating Michigan Women’s Volleyball honors with solid rides in the advancing the ball very close to strengthening a community of State on Saturday and Sunday Women’s volleyball has made novice fences class. In the alum- the goal line. Eventually though, leaders who use business to im- 3-2 and 4-1, respectively. These huge strides in its short ex- ni section, Mikkelsen claimed the Irish capitalized on a scor- prove the world. This dinner was games were a rematch of the istence, as evidenced in this a pair of fourth places. In the ing opportunity and made the made possible for those inter- team’s first pair of games in No- week’s Butler Invitational. The open flat classes, Scheid and most of it as junior Sean Peter- ested in learning more about the vember when the Irish traveled Irish opened play by splitting Walsh each took second place son made a kick to put the Irish subject of world hunger. Jennifer to East Lansing, Mich., where two games with Purdue C, drop- in their sections, with Giordano, up 3-0. Things looked to be go- Warlick, director of the Poverty Michigan State swept. ping the first game 25-21 before Genereux and Sylva finishing ing in favor of the Irish as junior Studies program at Notre Dame, In the first game, the Irish rebounding for a 25-20 victory. up well with the third, fifth and Ryan Robinson sprinted up the spoke at the event. started strong when senior Kris- The club then swept a pair of sixth places. sideline to score. Peterson made It was an informal and infor- tin Hepburn was able to beat the games from each of its next two The intermediate flat riders a great kick to put the Irish up mative dinner that addressed goalie for a 1-0 lead 15 minutes opponents, defeating Western were also successful, with Near- 10-0. The Sooners came storm- themes like inequality, poverty into the game off assists from Kentucky 25-23 and 25-16 and hos placing third, McQuillan ing back, though, to take a 12-10 and starvation. As students ar- sophomores Meaghan Ayres and the host Bulldogs 25-16 and 25- placing fourth and Preisser plac- lead into halftime. rived, they received a number Maddie Schneeman. Within a 23. ing fifth. The beginning of the second from one through six, designat- minute, the Irish scored again Sophomore libero Alex Doc- Leon received third place in half started with a pair of Irish ing the table they were to sit at. when freshman Suzanne Fitz- tor had a stand out performance the novice flat class. Sophomore tries by sophomore Tom Hickey. After the seats were filled, stu- patrick took the puck into the of- all day long. The club will next Annie McCarthy took home sixth The Irish started playing their dents found out that table one fensive zone and found freshman play at Michigan State in three place in her first show with a brand of rugby, but the Sooners represented the upper class, Tori White in the slot. With only weeks. great ride in the walk-trot-can- erased their 22-10 deficit and while six represented the lowest the goalie to beat, White didn’t ter class and Moriarity garnered went up 29-22 with about 10 min- class in the room. miss. Equestrian first place honors to finish the utes left in the game. The Irish Table one received a four Finding themselves in a quick The Notre Dame and Saint day. had many chances during the course catered meal before ta- 2-0 hole, the Spartans took a Mary’s Equestrian team trav- The team placed third out of Sooners’ rally to increase their bles three through six received timeout and were able to shift elled to Chicago this past week- 12 teams for the day behind Wis- lead but couldn’t take advantage anything at all. Tables three the momentum in their favor. end for the first horse show of consin-Madison and Wisconsin- of the opportunities. The last through six received a small Two minutes later, the Spartans the semester, hosted by Augus- Lacrosse. Walsh was the reserve 10 minutes were hard fought, bowl of rice while table one was found the back of the net and by tana College. Despite the cold high point rider for the day and but the Irish couldn’t manage a devouring its cake. Eventually, the end of the first period had weather, the team enjoyed a suc- also qualified for regionals in score before the whistle blew. It everyone else received the same tied the game 2-2. cessful weekend, with one rider the open flat. was a difficult loss for the Irish food but for a while, it was clear Following the intermission, qualifying for regional finals The team will travel to Madi- to swallow, who will look to re- that those not sitting at table the Irish took back control of and several others closing in on son, Wisc., in two weeks for the bound next weekend against Life one were clearly dissatisfied and the game. A shot from the point qualification. final show of the season and the University in Charlotte, N.C. frustrated. led to a rebound and a scrum Junior rider Mia Genereux regional finals. These were the exact emotions in front of the Spartan net. The started Saturday with an excel- Men’s Volleyball the planners had hoped partici- Spartans were unable to clear lent ride in open fences to claim Men’s Rugby The No. 1 men’s volleyball pants sitting at the lower class the puck and senior Brinya Bjork first place honors with sopho- The Irish travelled to Norman, club was unable to participate tables would feel as they saw found freshman Kelsey Osinski, more Katie Walsh, freshman Okla., over the weekend to take in a conference tournament this others receiving better treat- who slammed it home under the Katie Sylva and junior Amy Gior- on Oklahoma. The weather was weekend due to a snowstorm ment, as this is a situation very goalie to give the Irish the lead dano earning second, third and a balmy 60 degrees, but there and poor travel conditions. few Notre Dame students are in back for two minutes into the fifth, respectively. were high winds that affected at home. It was in its own sense second period. Then it was up Sophomore Stephanie Near- play throughout the game. Squash an eye-opening activity. to the Irish defense to keep the hos and junior Maureen McQuil- The match started with physi- The Notre Dame Squash Team People were very satisfied with lead. lan laid down solid trips to earn cal play from both sides. The partnered with Net Impact to the event. Warlick said the event Freshman Kaleigh McLaugh- fourth and third places in the Irish and the Sooners traded host a hunger awareness dinner was very informative and clear, lin was particularly strong for intermediate fences class, with the Irish defense clearing out the senior Sarah Lusher earning Spartan players in front of the first place in her first intermedi- net. Sophomore Caroline Thom- ate jumping class with an excep- as and juniors Mara Catlaw and tional course. Veronica Ryan kept the Spar- In the novice fences classes, tans at bay. The star of the game senior Amanda Leon and junior was senior goalie Elissa Cmunt. Whitney Preisser each jumped Playing in her last game for the to third place in their sections Irish, Cmunt turned the Spar- with lovely trips. Senior Cath- tans away at every opportunity erine Mikkelsen laid down solid with some tremendous saves and rides in the alumni fences and overall strong play in the second flat classes to take fourth place and third periods to ultimately in both. In the open flat classes, seal a great 3-2 Irish victory. Genereux and Walsh won their On Sunday, the Irish were out respective sections, and Gior- to prove that Saturday’s win was dano, freshman Katie Sylva and no fluke, and after an even start, senior Victoria Scheid followed sophomore Kate Bowie took close behind taking the third, a shot from the high slot that fourth and sixth places. snuck under the Spartan goalie For the intermediate flat class, for a 1-0 lead eight minutes into Nearhos claimed first with an the game. Later in the period, outstanding ride, McQuillan re- Ayers found White to give the ceived second and Whitney Pre- Irish a 2-0 lead. Not wanting a isser earned the fourth place repeat of Saturday’s game when honors. Leon garnered the fourth Michigan State came back to place honors in novice flat, with tie the game, the Irish didn’t let junior Patty Walsh taking third up. Early in the second period, in their first show of the year. Fitzpatrick was able to find the To wrap up the day, freshmen back of the net off assists from Shannon Noonan and Rebecca White and Catlaw. The last Irish Bullis and junior Ellen Moriarity goal was scored later in the pe- earned second, third and fourth riod when Hepburn tipped a shot spots respectively in their walk- from Thomas for a 4-0 lead. trot-canter sections with su- With such a big lead, the Irish perb rides. The team took home seemed to relax, but freshman overall third place behind Wis- goalie Mary Salvi had a strong consin-Madison and Wisconsin- game and did not allow the Spar- Lacrosse and Genereux was the tans to gain momentum. Fresh- high point rider for the day. man Megan Covington, playing Sunday kicked off with a pair out of position on the wing, had a of well-earned first places from great game and helped the Irish Genereux and Walsh in the open repel every Spartan attack. The fences classes, with Sylva and Irish cruised to a 4-1 Senior Day Giordano following closely, com- victory and gave promise for the ing in second and fourth. In the coming years. intermediate fences class, Near- Led by seniors Bjork, Hepburn hos jumped to first place with and Cmunt, and coached by sean outstanding course. Lusher nior Tim Gannatti, junior Derek earned fourth and McQuillan Wolf and sophomore EJ Borg, placed sixth in the intermediate with special advisor junior Kev- class as well. 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SMC Tennis know they really enjoy getting winning team matches and if Coaching to come in and getting to spend they lose fighting out there and some time here. They’re having our team wins they should be continued from page 16 families now and they’re bring- happy.” Belles look to start fast ing their families back, and that’s Although Louderback has was just great to have around, be- something that I really enjoy.” now coached for 32 years, he cause even though she wasn’t as Although football weekends said that his favorite part of col- good as the other kids she worked can feel like team reunions for legiate tennis hasn’t changed at home against Warriors hard and did a lot of things just former teammates, Louderback since he was a student-athlete helping the team. said one of the most difficult parts himself at Wichita State. “Then my niece played for me. of being a collegiate tennis coach “I really enjoy when we get By AARON SANT-MILLER “Primarily, we want to con- Kali was unbelievable for us. She is getting freshmen to buy into the chance to compete, get a Sports Writer tinue to play more aggres- came in ranked pretty low in the the team atmosphere. chance to go on the court and sive against our opponents,” juniors but was a great doubles “You never know how fresh- play other teams,” Louderback While getting the first win Campbell said. “We’re going player and just came in and beat men are going to handle it, be- said. “I enjoy practice — it’s of the season is important, to need a more aggressive a lot of kids who were ranked cause they’ve always playing great — but I just really enjoy getting the first home win game to fare well against our ahead of her. She got a lot better for themselves and maybe for playing matches, and when I also creates a special momen- conference opponents.” and did a great job.” a coach or parents. Now all the was in college that’s how I was tum for a team’s season. Saint Tuesday will give the Belles Louderback said one of the best sudden, they’re being counted as a player, too.” Mary’s will look to capture an opportunity to attack parts of coaching at Notre Dame on to win matches not only for Louderback will oversee the that momentum Tuesday at with this aggressive mental- is the reunion atmosphere of themselves but also for their Irish as they travel to Hawaii home against Indiana Tech. ity, Campbell said, where a home football weekends, when he teammates, their school [and] over spring break. They will The Belles (1-1) are com- certain amount of focus will gets to catch up with many of his fans,” Louderback said. “Some kick off their island series with ing off a dominant victory be paid to the No. 1 singles former athletes. of them thrive in it, some of a match against Texas Tech in Sunday over Olivet College, matchup. “One thing I really enjoy is the them struggle in it. You just nev- Honolulu on March 12 at 5 p.m. in which they swept all three “[Indiana Tech’s] number fall, because we have so many er know when you recruit kids. doubles matches and won five one player [freshman Steph- kids that come back to football “But I try to let them know im- Contact Vicky Jacobsen at of the six singles matches for anie Perez] is a pretty decent games,” Louderback said. “You mediately that the bottom line is [email protected] an 8-1 victory. Belles coach player, so it should be a good Dale Campbell said this win match up,” Campbell said. brought confidence back to Perez, despite her youth, the team after a rough sea- is already putting on an im- son opener against regionally pressive campaign. She will Diggins ranked Case Western. face off against the Belles’ “We’re cautiously optimis- own No. 1 singles player, continued from page 16 tic,” Belles coach Dale Camp- sophomore Mary Catherine bell said. “We’re positive, but Faller. Faller performed well much of this season’s success we know we have to keep do- against Olivet and looks to can be attributed to her out- ing better.” bring that same dominance standing play, Diggins was While the odds look good on to the match Tuesday. quick to defer praise, particu- paper for Saint Mary’s, as In- “[Faller] played a good larly towards sophomore guard diana Tech (0-4) lost to that match [on Sunday] against a Kayla McBride. same Olivet team that Saint veteran conference number McBride, who appeared in Mary’s defeated 8-1, Campbell one and got a win,” Campbell just 19 games last season due to said the Belles are not over- said. “I think that will help an off-court issue, has emerged confident. her bring a little confidence as one of Notre Dame’s leading “We’re going to continue to and it should be a fun one to scorers. McBride chipped in 15 work hard in practice,” Camp- watch.” points Monday, one of four Irish bell said. “We’re going to con- With the spotlight on Faller players to finish in double-dig- tinue to work on our fitness.” and the Belles, the team will its in scoring. JULIE HERDER/The Observer Saint Mary’s is hoping this look to shine at home against “I think Kayla is a player who Senior guard Natalie Novosel attempts a shot in Notre Dame’s hard work, coupled with ath- the Warriors at 6 p.m. to- can score, who can rebound, victory over USF on Feb. 25. Novosel had 18 points in Monday’s win. letic ability, will pay off. But night at Notre Dame’s Eck who can guard a big, guard a they want to maintain a cer- Tennis Pavilion. guard — she can do it all,” Dig- we’re getting it to her where coveted No. 1 seed in the nation- tain level of mental toughness gins said. “She’s really taking she’s comfortable, [but] she al tournament. and intensity as well, Camp- Contact Aaron Sant-Miller at advantage of her opportunities knows where to go. “We are right in position bell said. [email protected] when she gets the ball. She said “I think she’s playing her role where we want to be,” Novosel to a tee.” said. “Going into tomorrow With just one game remaining night’s game, there is no doubt before the NCAA tournament, that we want to go in and win Notre Dame is also playing its that [championship] for coach.” role to perfection. A Big East tournament title win Tuesday Contact Chris Masoud at would all but secure the Irish a [email protected]

said. “Being in-season now, we all Defense have a firm grasp of who we are individually and as a unit.” continued from page 16 The Irish do not like to charac- terize themselves as falling into s c oreboard.” one category of defense or another. Notre Dame has always empha- Rather, Randall said they want to sized defense as the major com- play sound, fundamental lacrosse, ponent in its success. Coach Kevin believing that is the best way to keep Corrigan and assistant coach Gerry the ball out of the back of their own Byrne have made Notre Dame a pre- net. This could be mistaken for be- mier defensive club over the years. ing conservative, he said, but that is “We have had a strong defense as not necessarily the case. long as I’ve been here,” Randall said. “We have a few simple but im- This season has started even bet- portant rules and roles, and our ter on the defensive end than past adherence to these is what makes years. Last season, the Irish gave our defense effective,” Randall said. up 16 goals during the first three “Within our defense, there is some matchups, but were also scoring room for individual risk-taking, more goals on the offensive end. but probably less so than on other “Our strength this year is a prod- teams.” uct of many things, [including] our Although the Irish defense has work in the offseason and pre- gotten out to a fast start, Randall season, consistent preparation for said there is always room for im- other teams during mid-week prac- provement. Indentifying those flaws tices, the ability of younger guys to starts in the film room, while solving learn our defense and roles and a them happens on the practice field little luck,” Randall said. every day. Randall’s role has evolved slightly “We watch clips of every game during his tenure on the back line. a day or two afterwards and the As a freshman, he started only two coaching staff will always find areas games and collected eight appear- of improvement,” Randall said. “At ances. Since then, he has started this point, we are fine-tuning small every game for the Irish. This sea- details of our defense that have son, however, the title of captain resulted in goals or quality shots combined with his presence as a se- throughout our first three games.” nior and returning starter has given The next contest for the Irish is a Randall added responsibility. road matchup with Hofstra on March “I suppose earlier in the year, 10 at 3 p.m. primarily during the fall semester, my role as a senior was to bring the Contact Matthew Robison at younger guys up to speed,” Randall [email protected] page 14 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Tuesday, March 6, 2012

ND Women’s Golf Armstrong shines, Irish struggle in rain-shortened event

By DREW PANGRAZE rounds. Collectively, the Irish coach Susan Holt fifth tournament of the to LSU for a tournament Sports Writer Irish played the remaining said she was pleased with year, and first this spring. this weekend. six holes 24-over-par Sun- Armstrong’s effort, but Holt said that though the “I’m looking forward to Notre Dame finished 13th day morning. This knocked also said Armstrong could result was not what the us playing like I know we in the Darius Rucker Inter- them from sixth place down have ac- Irish were can,” Holt said. “I know we collegiate over the weekend to 13th. complished “This is the third time hoping for, have a talented group. in Hilton Head, S.C., when The tournament was more. she is opti- “I have huge expectations the event ended earlier called off following the “She had we’ve put ourselves in mistic. for our team going forward. than expected due to rain. conclusion of the second it to three- a position to pick up “This is I would be less disappoint- The team arrived Friday round Sunday. The third under at a quality win and not the third ed if I thought our team and played the Long Cove and final round of competi- one point on taken advantage.” time we’ve wasn’t that good, but that’s Golf Club consistently the tion was not played due to S a t u r d a y , put our- not the case. I know we’re first two days. Heavy rains 4 inches of water that ac- but finished Susan Holt selves in a better than we have been Saturday afternoon, how- cumulated on the course S a t u r d a y Irish coach position to playing.” ever, forced the players to between noon Saturday and with three pick-up a The Irish travel to Ba- end their second rounds 6 a.m. Sunday. s t r a i g h t quality win ton Rouge, La., for the LSU early after only 12 holes of Freshman Ashley Arm- bogeys,” Holt said. “She and not taken advantage,” Tiger Classic this Friday play. strong performed strongly, played well, but could have Holt said. “It’s disappoint- through Sunday. The Irish struggled Sun- individually finishing in played really great.” ing, but more opportunities day morning as they fin- a tie for 14th place in the The Darius Rucker Inter- lay ahead.” Contact Drew Pangraze at ished up their second tournament. collegiate was the team’s The Irish will head down [email protected] School Sorenson continued from page 16 continued from page 16 academically and prepare for her efforts were not enough medical school. to qualify her for the NCAA “Notre Dame was kind of a national meet. school I had always wanted “You have to place in the to go to,” Koter said. “I want- top 16 in the nation dur- ed to go to a place where I ing the regular season [to knew I could get a good edu- qualify for nationals],” So- cation.” renson said. “Since I’m not Yet Koter said balancing going to nationals, it’s all his majors in French and Sci- about training for [the out- ence Pre-Professional with door season]. I’ll be get- Division I diving has not ting back into some harder been easy. workouts.” “It’s difficult to spend as The season’s transition to much time studying as you the outdoor season means would like at the end of the Sorenson must make some day when you woke up early transitions of her own. for practice and practiced “For me, it means run- again in the afternoon,” Kot- ning 100-meter hurdles in- er said. “It’s been very diffi- stead of 60-meter. Relays GRANT TOBIN/The Observer cult, but not impossible.” are also introduced that Junior Nevada Sorenson competes against two Marquette runners in the Blue and Gold meet on Koter said mental tough- we don’t have [during the Dec. 2. The Irish will compete next at this weekend’s NCAA Indoor Championships in Nampa, Idaho. ness has been the key to both indoor season],” she said. his diving and academic suc- “It also brings on a lot of cess. traveling. Since we have a “It helps to get in a zone,” big indoor track, we host Koter said. “Diving is a pret- a lot of indoor meets. For ty mental sport. Overcoming [the outdoor season], we mental barriers is really the travel a ton. We’ll be going key to doing well.” to Florida, Texas, Alabama Finishing ninth in the and California.” 3-meter event at the Big East As the Irish begin to look championships in February, forward to the outdoor Koter recorded his lowest season, Sorenson has set place overall at the champi- some big goals for herself onships in his collegiate ca- and her team. reer. “I still have my eyes set “I didn’t have as good a Big on winning Big East for East meet as I would have the women’s team,” she liked,” Koter said. “I think said. “We went from eighth the pressure got to me some- place during indoor last what.” year to fourth this year. For Koter, this season has We did have a lot of great had a different feel than his performances, but we also others on the team. had a lot of hiccups and I “This season was a bit of know our women’s squad struggle for me,” Koter said. can do a lot better. I know “It wasn’t everything I’d ex- we can improve a lot more, pected or hoped it would be. even further than we’ve I’ve trained better and have come.” definitely become a better Personally, she wants diver. It just hasn’t translat- to keep pushing her own ed into results.” boundaries. Koter hopes next week- “I just want to keep [get- end’s NCAA Zone champion- ting personal records],” ships will offer him a chance Sorenson said. “I’m trying to redeem his Big East per- to get my hurdle times for formance. the outdoor season lower “Hopefully, I can relax and hopefully make it to a little more this weekend nationals.” and just enjoy diving,” Kot- Sorenson and the rest er said. “I’m just looking to of the Irish travel to the improve on where I hoped Alabama Relays in Tusca- I would have been at Big loosa, Ala., after Spring East.” Break. In the meantime, Koter will travel to Bloom- several members of the ington, Ind., with the rest men’s and women’s squads of the Irish diving team will be participating in the to compete at the NCAA NCAA indoor champion- Zone championships Friday ships in Nampa, Idaho this through Sunday. weekend.

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ND Women’s Basketball ND Women’s Tennis Bring on UConn Louderback stresses Dominant performance leaves Irish one game away from title importance of teamwork

By VICKY JACOBSEN gosh, I’m an idiot, I should have been Sports Writer wanting this all along.’” That was in 1989. Since then, Loud- The last time the head coaching erback has coached 23 Irish squads, position for the women’s tennis team 20 conference championship-win- was open, current Irish coach Jay ning teams, 12 All-Americans and Louderback was reluctant to even two family members — his daughter, apply. Bailey, a 2008 graduate, and niece, At the time, Louderback was All-American Kali Krisik, who grad- coaching both the men’s and wom- uated in 2010. en’s teams at Iowa State. Coaching family can be tricky, but “I really wasn’t looking to leave Louderback was prepared for the po- Iowa State,” Louderback said. “I was tentially thorny situation. trying to decide if I wanted to coach “When I was coach at Wichita men’s or women’s, and I really wasn’t State the first recruit I signed was my sure which way I wanted to go yet. sister,” Louderback said, referring to “But the job opened up and [cur- Krisik’s mother, Jan. “I was pretty rent Irish men’s tennis coach Bob] hard on her, being my sister. She was Bayliss called me and kept saying, a hard worker, not the greatest ath- ‘just apply, get an interview,’ and the lete ever, but she competed well. And Colorado coach, who was a good I think that really helped me when friend of both of ours, kept saying then I started coaching my daughter. I needed to go and look at this. So I She didn’t play much for us, but she came here and interviewed and as soon as I came here, I thought, ‘Oh my see COACHING/page 13

Track and Field

AP Notre Dame’s Brittany Mallory, left, Natalie Novosel, center, and Devereaux Peters react during the second half of Notre Dame’s 73-45 victory over West Virginia Monday in Hartford, Conn. Sorenson has eyes set By CHRIS MASOUD we did a much better job on 74-43 on Monday. The Huskies Assistant Managing Editor their guards … We had good have defeated the Irish in each balance today, which we didn’t of their six tournament final on outdoor season Triggered by a 10-2 run in have last time, so overall [I’m] berths, but Notre Dame has the contest’s opening minutes, just really pleased with the beaten Connecticut in three No. 3 Notre Dame walloped win.” straight matchups, including By LAURA COLETTI my best race and get the gold,” No. 25 West Virginia 73-45 in Notre Dame (30-2, 15-1 Big the last two during the regu- Sports Writer she said. “I didn’t expect to win the semifinals of the Big East East) never trailed the Moun- lar season. going in. I think I was ranked tournament Monday night to taineers (23-9, 11-5) and led by “I think it’s great for our Nevada Sorenson admits she third. Some of the other girls advance to its second straight as many as 30 points with less school, particularly in the sea- is forgetful. I was running against didn’t tournament title game. After than five minutes remaining in son we’ve been having,” junior “In the past, I’ve had this ten- do their best, so it was a little falling to the Mountaineers in the second half. Senior guard guard Skylar Diggins said. dency of forgetting my shoes, bit of luck and a little bit of me their only home loss of the sea- Natalie Novosel paced the “This is great for us being able my spikes, even my uniform,” running my best race, but luck- son Feb. 12, the Irish have now Irish with 18 points, including to advance. We’re excited for the junior sprinter said. “I’ve ily it all pulled together.” beaten every team in the con- a perfect 4-for-4 from behind the opportunity to compete for lost my keys at a meet before. Sorenson’s victory helped the ference at least once. the arc, as the team shot 42.6 a Big East championship.” It’s something I worry about.” Irish place fourth overall at “We’re really happy to be percent for the game. Diggins, who finished with Sorenson had nothing to the meet. She finished sixth able to avenge our loss,” Irish In its sixth appearance in nine points, six assists and worry about at the Big East in the same race this past coach Muffet McGraw said. program history, Notre Dame three steals Monday, was meet two weeks ago, when she weekend when Notre Dame “We played well right from the will contend for the conference named the Big East Player of ran a personal-best time of hosted the Alex Wilson In- start. We got out of the gate tournament title in a familiar the Year on March 2. While 8.36 seconds in the 60-meter vitational. Unfortunately, offensively and shot the ball tilt with Connecticut (28-4, 13- hurdles to take first place. extremely well. Defensively, 3), who dismantled St. John’s see DIGGINS/page 13 “It was really great to run see SORENSON/page 14

Men’s Swimming Men’s Lacrosse Koter excels on diving Randall leads Irish defense

By MATTHEW ROBISON board and in classroom Sports Writer Senior captain Kevin Randall By JONATHAN WARREN Koter said. “I like it a lot bet- has anchored Notre Dame’s de- Sports Writer ter than I did gymnastics and fensive corps this season, and in am lucky to be able to do it. doing so has helped the Irish find When junior Ryan Koter “I think I’ve had more suc- success. Randall and the Irish de- fractured and dislocated his cess than I probably would fense have allowed only 12 goals elbow during gymnastics have in gymnastics because through three games on the young practice as a 12-year-old, he of that. In the end, I think season. knew his career as a gymnast it turned out to be a good The senior was also selected to would never be the same. thing.” the Big East weekly honor roll for Faced with diminished pros- Koter found success in his efforts in a 6-5 win Saturday pects in that sport, he decided high school diving, earning over then-No. 18 Drexel. to try diving. three All-American honors “Holding opponents to three, He found he could utilize before choosing to attend four or five goals is a matter of many of the same skills he Notre Dame for its academic pride,” Randall said. “Our hard had learned in gymnastics reputation. A National Merit work throughout the offseason without placing as much Finalist in high school, he and preseason as a defense is vali- physical stress on his elbow. wanted to challenge himself dated by a low number on the ASHLEY DACY/The Observer “I was disappointed at first, Senior defenseman Kevin Randall defends a Robert Morris player in but I fell in love with diving,” see SCHOOL/page 14 see DEFENSE/page 13 a 2011 game. The Irish will next be in action Satruday at Hofstra.