Tuesday, February 6, 1996• Vol. XXVII No. 83 THE INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER SERVING NOTRE DAME AND SAINT MARY'S

Police recover • ELECTION '96 off-campus stolen items The Great By LIZ FORAN Assodalo News Ediwr A large number of items believed to have been Debate? taken in burglaries at Turtle Creek and Campus View apartment complexes have been recovered, ar.eording to Chuck Hurley, assistant director of Notre Damn Security. Two suspm~ts in the burglary were arrested ear­ lier last wnek, and are still in custody, Hurley said. The two men were arrested last week by Mishawaka Police after they tried to usc a stolen credit card to purchase stereo equipment at Alltronies store on Grape Hoad in Mishawaka, according to poliee mports. A search of the men's residence led to the nleovery of "quite a few items," according to Hurley. "Sonw of the recovered items may also have bllen taken from other off-campus resi­ dences," he added. If you have lmen a victim of a burglary and have not mcovered your property. please contact Notre Dame Security Investigative Section at 631-8340, Hurley stressed. "Please advise the investigator which agency, South Bend of St. Joseph County see SECURITY I page 4 • ':MnPUS tirE COUNCIL Discussion on The Observer/ Dave Murphy Ten pairs of candidates debated for the Student Body Presidential elections last night in the Library Auditorium. Top: coresidentiality Presidential candidate Mike Flood emphasizes a point during last night's question and answer portion of the debate. weighs issues Ten tickets vie for run-off berths By Bll.l. CONNOLLY New> Wrilt·r By KRISTI KOLSKI ELECT I 0 N C0 VERA GE' members, who expressed concerns Assistant News Ediwr about selection process and the Tlw Campus Life Council discussed their sub­ and LIZ FORAN Watch for The Observer's appropriateness of Student eommittnll's rHport on coresidentiality yesterday Associate News Editor special election coverage this Government funds for this purpose. "We would to have the rectors in ordnr to make revisions on the plan before it Friday. Analysis, candidate eould lw votml on by tlw eouneil. ncreased communication be­ nominate students with guidance Hall Presidents' Council Co-Chair Matt tween the administration and profiles and endorsements. from the financial aid office," Flood SehlattM, who wrote the report after the CLC and I students, greater conveniences said. If elected, Flood/Mullin plan to its subcommittee reviewed the issue, began the on campus and better entertainment Miller/Megan Murray and Mike collect the majority of money from discussion by affirming that the model outlined in symbolize the range of issues Flood/David Mullin dominated the revenue generated by "The Shirt" tlw report looked to include all concerns and expressed at the student government audience question and answer ses­ sales rather than student gov­ questions tlw CLC had on eoresidentiality. presidential debates last night. sion, fielding most of the questions. ernment funds. Assistant Dmm Ava Preacher commented that The debate began with candidates Claiming to bring realistic goals to Mclnerny/Wulsfeld emphasized the rnmarks by students in The Observer caused her summarizing their campaign plat­ campus, the ticket of Flood/Mullin need for student rights and a possi­ to realiz1~ that the model for coresidentiality in the forms and then answering questions supports a financial aid program ble student seat on the Board of committee's report discussed a building yet to be from the student media organization that would supply $20,000 in Trustees. Citing the disappearance built. and nut a dorm. The report outlined a of Scholastic, WSND, WVFI and The Student Government funds for book of the Student Bill of Hights from du modnl for eornsidentiality as a 100-person build- Observer. scholarships for deserving students. Lac in 1993, the ticket plans to rein- The tickets of Hyan Mciner- The feasibility of this plan was questioned by several audience see DEBATE I page 4 see CLC I page 4 ney/Matt Wolsfeld, Seth Critic addresses media effects SMC panel explores Kilbourne to Women's Week meaning of service discuss female By MAUREEN HURLEY Kellog Fellow. "Everyone Tuesday Jean Kilbourne Lecture 7:30p.m. Sainr Mary's News Ediror today is looking out for number ad stereotypes Carroll Auditorium one." By CLAIRE HALBRITTER What does it mean to be a According to O'Connor, many News Wrilrr community? elements, ranging from shared Wednesday Women's Health Forum 6:30p.m. Members of Saint Mary's values and vision, to a willing­ In honor of wonwn's week, Haggar Parlor Justice Education Department ness to work together, combine .Jean Kilbourne, an interna­ attempted to answer this ques­ to form a community. tionally known media critic, Thursday Variety Show 7:00p.m. tion last night, as they opened Professor Jan Pilarski of the will speak on "The Naked Carroll Auditorium their lecture/conversation se­ justice studies department Truth: Advertising's Image of ries entitled "Is community still agreed. "We need to have a Relationships & 12:15 p.m. possible?" sense of vision, and need to Wonwn" this evening at 7:30 Self Esteem Lecture p.m. in Carroll Auditorium. A four-member panel, includ­ come together and see where The lecture sponsored by Stapleton Lounge ing professors and a Saint we want to be as a community, Saint Mary's Student Activities Mary's student, explored the and how we can make a differ­ Board will discuss the advertis­ false images. Kilbourne does a marvelous job meaning of community and ence," she said. Mass Communications Pro­ of identifying these influences ing industry and consumers' how that interacts with service. Volunteering in South Bend fessor Carolyn Weber said, ''I'm on such topics as body image "The hallmark of our age is gave Saint Mary's junior and exposun~ to over 1500 ads glad to sec an increasing and substance abuse." which sometimes sell addic­ personal development rather social work major Tracy awareness of media effects on tions, stereotype women, and than personal responsibility," prod uen hidden messages and women and their issues. Jean see KILBOURNE I page 5 said Sister Francis O'Connor, a see JUSTICE I page 5 page 2 The Observer· INSIDE Tuesday, February 6, 1996 • INSIDE COLUMN • Wmn.o Al A GLANCE How Buchanan seeks to derail Gramm in 'Forbidden Caucuses' WINNFIELD, La. what has boiled down to a duel with Bidding for an upset in Louisiana's "forbid­ Buchanan for conservative bragging rights. den caucuses," Pat Buchanan labeled Texas Anti-abortion candidate Alan Keyes was also do we Sen. Phil Gramm a supporter of higher taxes competing here, although he did not file com­ and racial quotas Monday as he tried to .J Population 4.3 million plete delegate slates or come anywhere close drum up interest in the first official voting of .;) Registered voters 2.2 million to matching spending by Gramm and the 1996 presidential race. Buchanan. know? Twenty-one delegates were at stake A year ago, Gramm won a straw poll of Tuesday in caucuses to be conducted at just Louisiana GOP activists and suggested it It's back. Once again Brandon Williams 42 sites across the state, a process designed proved he was the candidate most in touch the abortion debate has by Louisiana GOP officials who support ~... ~• with the party's grass roots. But he has stum­ achieved prominence at Assistant Viewpoint Gramm. That made Gramm the heavy bled since, lagging well behind in early ND. The Republican Ediror favorite, with most other GOP hopefuls boy­ polling despite heavy spending. primary campaigns and cotting the event in deference to Iowa's tra­ Still, his campaign has billed Louisiana as a a national discussion of Partial Birth Abortion ditional role as host of the leadoff caucuses. major springboard to Iowa and New and fetal tissue research has brought the sub­ Without the participation of Senate Hampshire. As recently as a month ago, ject to the forefront of political argument. Majority Leader Bob Dole, publishing heir Gramm was predicting he would win all or However, amongst all the controversy I have Steve Forbes and others, Louisiana GOP offi­ J Median household most of the 21 delegates to be decided rarely witnessed one perspective that poten­ cials lost their hope of staging the first major income $21,949 Tuesday. tially changes the frame of reference from nomination fight. Still, the event - dubbed .,p Poverty rate 25.7% Buchanan's aggressive challenge had the which we view this debate. A greater rele­ the "forbidden caucuses" by Buchanan - 'g Unemployment rate 6.7% Gramm camp trying to lower expectations. vance exists within the storied fabric of was not without consequences. Gramm, campaigning in Iowa, said that if human history. Whoever wins here will have the early, if ~J 1992 vote he captures more than 11 delegates, "that When one objectively examines the history perhaps fleeting, lead in a race for the nearly would be victory." of mankind one sees a mixture of both accom­ 1,000 delegates needed to win the GOP nom­ Clinton 46% Buchanan's determined effort here was plishment and atrocity. Among the atrocities ination. Bush ·--- 41% anchored on courting social conservatives various patterns are evident. One of the most There were giant stakes for Gramm in Perot 12% with his opposition to abortion. blatantly offensive is mankind's Darwinian AP tendency to delegate other people as lesser human beings. It was the "less than human" The Beatles to release a new single Failed rescue angers animal lovers Irish that the British starved and dominated into the twentieth century. It was the "savage" LONDON WINCHESTER, Va. American-Indians that did not share in the The Beatles are back - again. "Real A cat stuck in a tree for nearly four days died after an natural human right to property during Love," the second Beatles single to be animal control officer tried to get it down by spraying it America's western expansion. It was the released in 25 years, will hit the air­ with a fire hose in freezing weather. The action angered "dangerously inhuman" Jews that lost even waves on Valentine's Day, the animal lovers who had a bucket truck en route to rescue their right to life, let alone dignity, at the Parlophone record company said the cat. Sharon Rhodes, a neighborhood resident, said hands of the "superior" Germans. Need I go Monday. The group's first new single, she found the yellow tabby lying in the snow gasping for on? Throughout human history mankind has "Free as a Bird," was constructed breath with blood oozing from its eyes and mouth Friday. attempted to play God and subjectively around a chorus the late John Lennon She said its fur was soaked and its tail frozen stiff. "It's describe their natural brothers and sisters as played into a cassette recorder around hard to say if it came down on its own or if it fell out of superior and inferior, human and not quite 1977. The surviving Beatles - Paul McCartney, George the tree," Ms. Rhodes said. She tried to revive the cat by human. In every scenario later generations Harrison and Ringo Starr - wrote additional music and blowing into its mouth, but it died in her car. She said no are left to look in disgust at their predecessors verses. After the single's release in November, some crit­ animal control officers were present when she found the and then do the same to other groups in their ics questioned the value of using the original Lennon dying animal, which had been stuck since Tuesday. Its time. recording, saying his voice is practically inaudible. By owner was unknown. Harold Whitacre, who doused the This time it's the unborn. Once again a contrast, Lennon recorded "Real Love" in a studio. A solo tree earlier Friday, said he resorted to the hose after fire medically human group is being defmed in version of the song was released in 1988 on the sound­ department ladders couldn't reach the cat and he subjective terms as inhuman at the expense of track album of the Lennon tribute movie, "Imagine." couldn't find a bucket truck to help. The temperature their life. Justification for some is the ever­ The new version, recorded last year, features the surviv­ was in the upper teens. Whitacre said the stream of changing point of autonomous viability, some­ ing Beatles playing and singing backup. "It was good fun water wasn't used to knock the cat out of the tree. "We thing completely dependent upon technology. doing it," the Parlophone press release quoted sprayed over the cat. We sprayed around it," he said. For others it is the belief that the unborn is McCartney as saying. "We never aimed directly at it." not fully developed, but of course neither is a toddler. The devastatingly relevant point'is Bill requires added solids for milk Woman sues Letterman over photos that highly subjective standards are again being used to ascribe humanity. The adamant WASHINGTON STAMFORD, Conn. pro-choicer would say that this time it's dif­ Milk drinkers could end up with extra ingredients in A tennis fan who became a running gag for David Let­ ferent, this time they're not worthy of the each glassful - and paying more for them - under an terman after she was caught on camera with peach juice value given human life. They would say so overhaul of dairy programs making its way through running down her chin is suing the comedian for ridicul­ with the same surety of the British colonialist Congress. A gallon of low-fat milk would cost manufac­ ing her. The New York City woman was featured repeat­ in Ireland, the American slave owner, the turers' 15 cents more to produce because of extra dairy edly on "Late Show with David Letterman" in September oppressive corporate fat cat, the paid Indian solids required by the measure, the Agriculture Depart­ after a CBS camera caught her relishing a peach at the killer and the German sympathizer. ment says, adding that consumers would probably bear U.S. Open tennis tournament. Letterman showed the I have no desire to condemn or judge. All the brunt. Other cost estimates are lower. Prices could footage of 54-year-old Jane Bronstein at least a half­ are entitled to opinions and many good people rise even higher because of other changes, the depart­ dozen times between Sept. 5 and Sept. 20. Letterman possess what others view as faulty ideas. ment added. As a result, the bill would raise the cost of also started a nationwide search for Bronstein, putting However, in the past the oppressed group food stamps, school lunches and other federal feeding her picture on the Sony Jumbotron electronic billboard could somehow, as Dylan Thomas said, "rage programs by more than $1 billion over seven years, the on Times Square. In a punch line for his Top 10 List, against the dying of the light." This time it's department says. The largest group representing dairy Letterman referred to her as a "seductive temptress." different. The unborn lie in the womb, an farmers counters that the proposal would improve the Bronstein, a large woman, suffers from a thyroid condi­ ironic metaphor for safety, helplessly awaiting appeal of low-fat and nonfat milks, while adding even tion and had childhood polio and two spinal fusions, her a death they don't choose. They have no more healthful ingredients to milk than are already lawsuit said. The lawsuit, filed in Stamford Superior opportunity to physically oppose and maintain there. The group, the National Milk Producers Court near Letterman's suburban home, claims no voice with which to cry to the world out­ Federation, says the requirement will add a few pennies Letterman and Worldwide Pants Inc. - the company that side. Thus, my question to those who are pro­ at most to the cost of a gallon. produces the show- violated her right to privacy. choice is simple. What if you are wrong? Are you so sure that these thirty-million aborted in America are not human that you can acqui­ esce to what amounts to murder, if they are human? If this time they truly aren't human then we may heave a worriless sigh. If they conditions and high The AccuWeather"'forecast for noon, Tuesday, Feb. 6. are human than today four-thousand will die. Unes separate high temperature zones for the day. What if you're wrong?

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Tuesday, february 6, 1996 The Observer • NEWS page 3 Luncheon probes eating disorder causes • SECURITY BEAT FRI., FEB. 2 By MAUREEN HURLEY students. Lemker. "On campus, we need Center has helped students in 12:50 p.m. A Pasquerilla West resi­ S,,in• Mary's News Ediwr While Mascotte stated that some sort of pride for being a the earlier stages, along with dent was transported by Security to the there "is no single cause of eat­ University Health Center for treatment of woman. As a senior, looking seeing students that have been a laceration. To opnn nating disordnrs ing disorders," she cited mul­ back, I wish I would have had in intensive treatment for an 2:54 p.m. A Lyons Hall resident re­ week, Saint Mary's faculty and tiple factors, ranging from the felt more strongly about being eating disorder before coming ported receiving harassing telephone administrators met over lunch media's pressure to be thin to at a women's college." to Saint Mary's, and help them calls. ynstnrday to discuss the causes the quest for perfectionism as In light of Eating Disorders continue on the road to recov­ 3:20 p.m. A Fischer Graduate resi­ reasons driving students to er­ Week, Mascotte told the faculty dent reported vandalism to his vehicle of eating disorders, and how it ery. while parked in the Fischer Graduate afTncts Saint Mary's women. ratic eating behaviors. members, "we have a challenge Tomorrow, both Saint Mary's lot. "It's not simply a bad habit. "I know several women on facing us- we need to encour­ and Notre Dame offer the Na­ 9:17 p.m. A Zahm Hall resident re­ It's a snrious psyrhiatric illness campus that have been the typ­ age our students to look beyond tional Eating Disorders ported the theft of his coat from the affprting all areas of a pBrson's ical textbook case of perfec­ the pressure to be thin, and we Screening Program from 12:15 Joyce'"Center Fieldhouse. lifn." said Nancy Mascotte, as­ tionists," Kristina Campbell need to as ourselves where this p.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 3 p.m. to sistant director of the counsel­ said. "Saint Mary's is definitely !eating disorder! is coming 4 p.m. at the Saint Mary's ing and eartHH' development conducive to this perfectionism, from, and why this is going on." Counseling and Career Devel­ SAT., FEB. 3 enntnr. however, I think most of it !the The Counseling and Career opment Center and at the Notre 2:30 a.m A St. Edward's Hall resi­ Masrotll', along with a panel problem I is cultural." Development center offers indi­ Dame Counseling Center from dent was transported by Security to St. Joseph Med1cal Center for treatment of of thrnn studl'nts. discussed Others view pressure from vidual and group counseling, 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and a sports InJury both 1:ultural and rampus influ­ peers as a problem. "llere I've and doctors at llealth Services from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Any stu­ 5:30 a.m. An Alumni Hall resident •~ncns that rontrihut1~ to the dis­ found a lot of the problem are trained to provide medical dents concerned about their was transported by Secunty to St. easn that affects over five per­ exists with women being criti­ treatment for eating disorders. behavior or that of a friend's Joseph Medical Center for treatment of cent of collegP and high school cal of other women," said Tina According to Mascotte, the are encouraged to attend. a sports Injury 10:19 p.m. A Morrissey Hall resident was transported by Security to St. Joseph Medical Center for treatment of Snite museum exhibits African art a sports Injury. Special to The Observer dilh Small Nash, a New York said Douglas Bradley, curator tufts; a man's horseback riding City art dealer, and pieces from of the Snite's Arts of the Ameri­ robe, designed to hang down to SUN., FEB. 4 Notrn Dame's Snite Museum the Snite. All of the 12 pieces cans, Africa and Oceania the stirrups; and a 75-year-old 1:17 a.m. An Alumni Hall resident is rnlt~hrating Black History on exhibit, with the exception Gallery. cotton battle flag from an asafo, was transported by Secunty to St. Month by mounting an exhibi­ of a Zaireun woman's wrap­ The pieces on display include a patrilineal military regiment Joseph Med1cal Center for treatment of an Illness. tion of Afriean t1~xtile art in the around ceremonial skirt, are a voluminous pair of men's of the Fante tribe in Ghana. 2:03 p.m. A Fisher Hall resident re· rotunda of thn Univnrsity's the products of West African trousers, with a drawstring Lavishly colored and intri­ ported receiving harassing telephone Main Building. cultures and communities. waist exceeding 14 feet in cir­ cately woven clothing is an ex­ calls. The exhibition. entitled "These are wonderful examples cumference, from the former pression of wealth, power, and 10:37 p.m. Secunty responded to a "Power Dressing: Wealth and of the brilliant color which Nigerian kingdom of Nupeland; social status in traditional West two car accident on Jun1per Rd There Fashion in Afriean Textiles," in­ characterizes the ancient tradi­ several wrap-around skirts African societies, according to were no Injuries reported. dudns lnxtiles on loan from Ju- tions of African textile design," with embroidered threads and Bradley...... ------Thinking of doing MA a year of service? How about doing it for a lifetime? Have you considered THE HOLY CROSS CANDIDATE YEAR? A one-year program at Moreau Seminary at the University of Notre Dame for college graduates interested in exploring the possibility of a lifetime of service as a Holy Cross priest or brother. Scholarship assistance is available.

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Call New Horizons Travel "Your Party Planners" (800)639 .. 4674 or (219)273 .. 4934 51529 Bittersweet Rd., Granger, IN 24 ~~~ottine - (219)277-9749 ------. page 4 The Observer • NEWS Tuesday, February 6, 1996 lunches," Guillen said. By ple) would have to be chosen in wrap up the discussion by en­ ·ensuring better seats for stu­ a certain way, and is too small. forcing the need to revise the Debate dents, better parking spots and CLC This model may not bring report based on the current continued from page 1 more classes during the lunch­ continued from page 1 coresidentiality to campus. discussion. Kirk added that a time period, the ticket hopes to Further, I see insurmountable prologue might be necessary to state a bill that would guar­ alleviate these problems. ing containing only seniors. practical problems. I don't see explain to all those who read antee rights in judicial Greg Zarzaur/ Ted Mahan Student Body President coresidentiality being imple­ the report who the CLC is and proceedings. also support greater changes to Jonathan Patrick stated, "We mented into structures which what they set out to do before When questioned about their appease students. They are (in the committee) wanted to are already there." making the report. Kirk hoped promotion of cigarette sales on campaigning on the platform of view this model as a different Preacher maintained that the that the report would view campus, Mcinerny/Wolsfeld more student lounges, on-cam­ option for students. Even if this model seemed to address the coresidentiality as a step of explained that sales would be a pus passes for student cars and option would not be a dorm, it negatives of coresidentiality in­ many steps toward improved convenience to smokers and hot grah-n-go. could still solve some problems stead of the positives. She be­ gender relations. would only be sold in the Hud­ In an attempt to make cam­ with gender relations. Thus, lieves gender relations will not Patrick concluded the meet­ dle and the Bookstore. pus a little more real. Harry this model could be a model for greatly improve as a result of ing by organizing four CLC The 15 goals listed as the Howisen!Demian Nave want to solving gender relations around the model. members to revise the report in platform of Miller/Murray led bring a virtual reality roller campus." Kirk then asked, "Why do we the two weeks before the CLC's to a wide range of questions coaster to Notre Dame. More Assistant Vice President for need coresidentiality to next meeting. 'Then," Patrick with regards to the feasibility tangible ideas include a student Residence Life Bill Kirk com­ improve relations?" stated, "the entire CLC can of some of their long-term government web page and an plemented the committee for Father Joseph Carey com­ hopefully endorse the report on plans. "Some of our ideas will expanded multicultural week. making a model fair to all the mented that coresidentiality in coresidentiality." have to be instituted in incre­ Mike Eger/Mike Bacon, oth­ views expressed by the CLC. dorms would probably never ments," Miller said. "I feel that erwise known as "Bacon and Yet Kirk insisted that it was not happen, so the CLC should not it is an advantage that I am a Eggs," emphasize greater en­ tbe CLC's place to include cer­ look at that issue. Carey asked sophomore," Murray said. tertainment value at campus tain buildings which could be­ the CLC to start with the model Security events. come coresidential housing, "Next year I'll be around to presented by the committee in continued from page 1 help out the new ad­ In addition to improving An such as the Morris Inn, in the order to bring coresidentiality ministration." Tostal and tailgating parties, revision of the report. Kirk be­ to Notre Dame in some form. police, you filed a report with." The introduction of additional they plan -to devote more lieves the report should be seen Kirk and Patrick discussed he said, "If you haven't yet filed conveniences such as ATM ma­ money toward musical and as a model for years to come. what the impetus of coresiden­ a report, we will help you get chines on North Quad, shuttle "Adam Sandier-type acts." The Father Pat Sullivan com­ tiality actually is. Kirk asserted one on record so you can services from campus to vari­ more serious aspect of the mented that the report did re­ that coresidentiality was origi­ recover your property." ous off-campus locations and a campaign focuses on increased flect the CLC's views. Yet, he nally raised as a coresidentiali­ Hurley also emphasized the revision of the University's tail­ 24 hour computer space and wondered if the CLC was doing ty issue, not as a gender rela­ importance of providing serial gating policy were stressed by more money to each class. If enough for gender relations ·by tions issue. Patrick maintained numbers or other unique numerous candidates. elected, Eger promises to rent proposing a model which only that one of the goals of markings that will positively Tom Roderick/Kate McShane out Jazzman's for a celebration 100 people could take part in. coresidentiality was to improve identify items that may have proposed the "Shotgun" plan party where there will be a rit­ Sister M.J. Griffin agreed. such relations. been taken. where students provide rides ualistic shaving of his head. "We need to emphasize the Father Sullivan began to for other students to off-cam­ The Kevin Glynn/Patrick Bel­ need for improved gender rela­ pus bars and housing areas. ton ticket began with the top tions in the revision; this is the The platforms of Brian ten reasons to vote for them. critical issue." Klausner/Anthony Reid re­ Aside from the comical theme, Yet, Preacher found many ''eacl1 011e~ reacl1 011e; ceived few questions from the the candidates suggested talent problems with the model. "We audience, although they shared shows, an all-campus spring may be proposing something some ideas with the other plat­ formal and an adopt-a-teacher which is extremely elitist, even eacl1 011e~ teacl1. ~~ forms. "We really want to get program. separatist. The group (100 peo- involved in the average studen­ t's life," Klausner said. One way they plan to do this is Sister Tasianne De Yonker, O.P. through a campus wide cele­ . Black Catholic Series BEIJING AND BEYOND bration of holidays. INVITING REFLECTION AND ACTION The platform of Ryan ~ Guillen!Deborah Hellmuth fo­ Presentation focusing on the events and cuses on the upgrading of·stu­ happenings of the non-governmental dents status in relation to the organization forum REv. ALBERT J. Mci\NIGHT, C.S.Sr. faculty. "Faculty doesn't have on women in Beijing, to walk from their parking lot China during September of 1995 President, Southern Development Foundation in the cold, they don't have law School Courtroom seats in the 82nd row of the WEDNESDAY, fEBRUARY 7TH National Organizer, Black Unity and Spiritual Togetherness stadium and they don't have to 12:00 NOON New Orleans, Louisiana wait 45 minutes for their "Racism: our national Disease For seven Getting sick was not our fault. years, Paul Getting well is our responsibility." Loeb visited over 100 Wednesday, February 7, 7:15pm campuses in 30 states, to explore the beliefs, values, and choices of to day's students. Meeting: aul Tuesday, Feb 6, at 7!00PM II8 Nieuwland

.JL February 6 New Members Welcome! s onsored b the Center for Social Concerns Tuesday, February 6, 1996 The Observer • NEWS page 5 Julian Samora dead at 75 SMC students register Special to The Observer Samora co-founded the Na­ (1977), and "Gunpowder Jus­ tional Council of La Raza, one tice: A reassessment of the to vote in dining halls Julian Samora. professor of the nation's leading Hispanic Texas Hangers" (1979), all pub­ emeritus of sociology at the organizations, and served on lished by the University of By MAGGIE WALSH voter turnout. University of Notre Dame and a numerous governmental and Notre Dame Press. News Writer Not only are women influenc­ preeminent scholar in the field private boards and commis­ Among the many honors be­ ing the vote, they are also be­ of Mexican­ sions, including the U.S. Com­ stowed upon him were the As part of the Saint Mary's coming a dominant force in American mission of Civil Hights, the Na­ White House Hispanic Heritage Student Academic Council politics. studies, died tional Institute of mental Award in 1985 and the Aguila (SAC) sponsored Women's According to Hutger's Center Friday at age Health, and the President's Azteca (Aztec Eagle) Medal in Week, voter registration will for the American Woman and 75. Commission on Rural poverty. ·1991 from the government of take place in the dining hall Politics, women make up 21 A specialist At Notre Dame, he directed the Mexico. today and tomorrow from 11 percent of the state legisla­ in discrimi­ Mexican Border Studies Project Born in Pagosa Springs, a.m. to 1 p.m. tures, and 18 percent of may­ nation. civil sponsored by the Ford Founda­ Colo., on March 1, 1920, Students registering do not ors in cities with populations rights, public tion. Samora earned a bachelor's need to bring any identifica­ greater than 30,000. These health and Samora Samora's numerous books degree from Adams State Col­ tion, according to SAC. percentages have gone up 24 rural pover- and publications include "La lege of Colorado in 1942 and a Students who are out-of-state percent and 38 percent respec­ ty, Samora taught at Notre Raza: Forgotten Americans and master's degree from Colorado residents may register for tively since 1985. Dame for 1959 until his retire­ Mexican-Americans" (1966), State University in 1947. He absentee voting in their home In light of the upcoming pres­ ment in 1985. lie chaired the "Los Mojados: The Wetback received his doctorate in sociol­ state at these times also. idential elections, when consid­ Department of Sociology from Story" (1971), "A llistory of the ogy from Washington Univer­ In recent years, women have ering the candidates, women 1963-66. Mexican-American People" sity in St. Louis in 1952. gained national political clout focus on several issues. Prior to joining the Notre and influence. The Statistical According to political analysts, Dame faculty, Samora taught at Abstracts of the United States women want proper coverage Adams State College, the Uni­ notes that in the 1992 presi­ on health issues, such as breast EARN CASH by DONATING versity of Wisconsin, Washing­ dential elections, 62.3 percent cancer, along with coverage of ton University,_the University of of the 97.1 million women reg­ topics such as education, wel­ Colorado School of Medicine, istered were included in the fare, and religious rights. You could earn: and Michigan State University. 0 $30° after your first plasma donation! The Julian Samora Hesearch Institute was established at Justice Kilbourne $1500 Michigan State in 1989 and if you donate alone (first visit) carries on his work by under­ continued from page 1 continued from page 1 taking research of relevance to t$ soo if you show college I. D. (first visit) the Hispanic community. Hollingsworth that sense of vi­ According to The Boston Samora is survived by three 00 sion. "I didn't have a sense of Globe, May 3, 1994, "Jean Kil­ t$1 0 per person if you recruit sumeone and they donate sons, Geoffrey of South Bend, what community meant until I bourne becomes a superstar IN; David of Santa Fe, N.M.; on the college circuit by taking 0 started volunteering," she said. $30° TOTAL! and John of Phoenix; and a ''I've gotten a lot more out of ads to task." daughter, Carmen, with whom volunteering than I've given." Help Us Save Lives he lived in recent years in Al­ Pilarski challenged the audi­ Women's week is meant as a buquerque, N.M. ence to "see what we have in time for men and women to Must be 18 years old; proof of current Memorial contributions may common, and discover what come together to look at and be made to the Julian Samora can be gained by making that discuss the issues concerning address with photo I. D. 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February is a psychosexual month, as most Saint Mary's and Notre Dame stu­ dents can tell you. It's also unbelievably frigid as anyone who's been outside can attest. But no matter how cold South Bend becomes, keep in mind that to ev­ erything there a season - welcome to the term of love. Accept that this month you will live your life among "dreamy" couples whose cutesy cuddling is downright nauseating. Every commercial that flashes on TV will be for a Hallmark valentine or for those stupid heart shaped M&Ms. And many will undoubt­ male-female relationships ever since. once a year event. It's of no cosmic dif­ But the extent to which this is a psy­ edly spend vast amounts of time drop­ Despite the fact that Valentine was ference whether your "buttercup" chosexual month, depends on your own ping hints for say ... a dozen long­ later canonized by the Catholic Church, orders roses weeks in advance or barely petri dish. And the degree that it's been stemmed roses! he stands today as a symbol of guilt, dis­ remembers to give you a last minute deprived of heat and light. It's reasonable to blame this behavior appointment and large sums of money. dining hall treat - neither will do to Now that you've got the message, on Valentine's Day. Because the whole Now Valentine's Day seems to be about seal love for the long haul. buck up campers. There's only 23 days February-as-psychosexual-month materialism and sex - suggesting also To promote real love, time is needed. of February left- sorry, but we're metaphor goes back to St. Valentine. In that an entire relationship can be judged And for most of us that indicates the stuck with that damn leap year again. February of the year A.D. 270, Claudius by the deeds of this day alone. A bit weekend, or those cherished 52 days of II sentenced the future St. Valentine to psycho? Definitely. ~he year. In fact, weekends appear to Kara Pavlik is a senior at Saint be stoned, beheaded and clubbed. Real To really celebrate the holiday, take provide some relief to the - psycho and Mary's. She can be reached by email: nice, Claudius. Thanks for setting the measure of your partner and don't judge sexual - tendencies that breed in rela­ pavl7087@jade. saintmarys.edu dysfunctional tone that has surrounded the health of your relationship on an tionships like bacteria this time of year.

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.2-fo Tuesday, February 6, 1996 VIEWPOINT page 7 • LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Time makes the best contraceptive Dear Editor: tives prevent this chance of life lifetimes due to the limited In reading the column, from developing fully? basis on which sex is shared. "Moral laws transeend the legal There are two important ele­ Secondly, sex is intended for when it comes to abortion," I ments of sex. First, sex forms the procreation of life. This is a was disappoint!ld by some of intimate relationships. Sex is a universal fact for all humans in the writer's logic. ller general beautiful thing. It is rare for nature, and it holds true for idea, that abortion should not humans, too. This procreation be used as a means of birth of life can occur no matter how control, was true. Indeed, much prevention. Even con­ abortion wastes developing life doms have a proven failure and is very tragic for all those 'It is rare for peo- rate. The only form of birth involved, including the mother. pie to use their control that has 100 percent Christiane Likely also made effectiveness is abstinence. "If very valid points about the bodies like a bowl of you aren't ready to have a nece~sity for accepting the cookie dough, passing child, then you're not ready to responsibilities of having sex have sex" because there is and that there are times when themselves around for always a possibility of concep­ moral laws should transcend everyone to sample.' tion. tlw legal. Yet, the argument Even if you do not believe the against using abortion as birth Catholic perspective that mar­ control was undermined by her riage is the only environment in support of the "importance" of people to use their bodies like a which sexual intercourse contraceptives. bowl of cookie dough, passing should occur, you still need to Is not the intent of contracep­ themselves around for everyone be ready for the commitment tives to prevent life too? Why is to sample. Since people only and possibility of life that is cre­ it justified to kill the process of engage in sexual intercourse ated in sexual intercourse. And life before, but not after, preg­ with a limited number of peo­ by all means, do not use contra­ nancy is determined? Though ple, there is a permanent bond ceptives (nor abortion), which having sex does not always that will form between the cou­ kill life, to make yourself ready. result in pregnancy, the same ple. No matter how they might Use time. pattern of sperm trying to fertil­ feel towards one another after ize an egg occurs every. time having sex, this personal con­ MIKE NOVOTNEY one engages in sex. Do not nection remains with both of Freshman both abortion and contracep- them for the duration of their Zahm Hall Evolutionists ask for just the facts L.. _j

Dear Editor: that I know more about molecular biolo­ what all these naturalistic processes can a naturalistic superstructure, should Edward Manier wrote an article (The gy than Darwin. Paralleling Manier's do. Natural selection might play a (con­ deter theists. Thus Johnson describes Obser11er, Nov. 6) attempting to charae­ logic one eould say "Jet the community serving) role in making for large dogs, theistic evolution as a "theistic natural­ tfwize as incompetent "[Tihe Center for draw its own conclusion [about Darwin's but it does a much better job at killing ist." the Philosophy of Heligion ... the Maritain ignorance]." Or I could point out that dogs and making for a more monolithic Relative to evolutionism and rationali­ Center, as well as one graduate student the biology department, even after and less exotic dog character. ty, an important point has recently been in the Physics Department, who moths of interaction and request, chose The case for evolution is fundamental­ advanced (and originated) by a Notre arranged to put Darwin on Trial at not to provide a respondent to Dr, ly an appeal for extrapolation to endless Dame philosophy professor. Professor Notre Dame." lie ends with this sarcas­ Johnson. Were they intimidated limits of these relatively trivial varia­ Plantinga proved that an embrace of the tic quip, "IP(erhaps none of those who because Dr. Johnson regularly debates tions that we see. Even the two beliefs: naturalism and evolution­ put Darwin on trial knows anything at world-class biologists on this matter? Anthropology Department, whose defini­ ism, carries with it an undefeated all about molecular biology. If that's the Shall we let the community draw its own tion of evolution fits with the beliefs of defeater (independent of any molecular case, the community can draw its own conclusion based on this evidence? even the young earth creationists (but biology). He thus proved it is irrational conelusion." Manier's non sequitur, as well as the who are curiously lampooned for not to believe in both naturalism and evolu­ Professor Manier refers to the talk above, does little to substantively argue believing in evolution), have been silent tionism. I recommend that the many that Phillip Johnson, U.C. Berkeley Law for or against evolutionism. Perhaps it when their own definition of evolution agnostic faculty here read his Warrant Professor and author of two popular is not a coincidence; perhaps the collec­ was characterized as a "wet noodle" by and Proper Function (chapter 13), and anti-evolution books, gave here on Sept. tion of ubiquitous just-so stories that is a chaired philosophy professor in these learn how their world view has been cut 18. The talk was well attended, and evolutionism (you know, fish eventually very pages (The Observer, Sept. 12). off at the knees. sparked some discussion in the pages of developed walking feet, reptilian scales Johnson's first point is that the deluge In his letter to the editor, Manier The Observer. evolved into feathers, giraffes' necks of evidence from paleontology, biology asked me for a discussion of "Darwin's Manier's argument here, is an attempt elongated from inches to yards ... ) bleeds and chemistry drowns out any rational intellectual legacy." Here's my to argue that perhaps myself and others over and dulls critical thinking in other attempt to biologically connect an aphid response: I don't believe Darwin has an don't know what we're talking about areas so that just-so arguments are to a dinosaur or to give a naturalistic intellectual legacy. bt~causn we're not molecular biologists. given a precedent and a "license" to be explanation for their complexity. Even If I may follow Manier and pose a cou­ It is an adolescent argument -- not one made in all academic disciplines. Let us with an hour long period of question and ple questions to him and to any of his of substance, but of sly intimation and abandon this unfruitful eourse of argu­ answer, this point went wholly unchal­ kind that think that they can defend the unwarranted inference. mentation for another. lenged. Indeed Richard Dawkins him­ indefensible, I ask, "what is it about the Miehael Behe is a molecular biology Instead, I would like to provide a two self, one of the world's most revered Boltzmanian distribution that gives evo­ professor. lie has a forthcoming book point summary of Dr. Johnson's thesis. evolutionists, writes, "Biology is the lutionism entropic warrant to be called entitled, Darwin's Black Boxes. It is his The evidence for "evolution -- finch beak study of complicated things that give the scientific?" Einstein said that the sec­ thesis that the great evidence molecular variation, change in frequency of vari­ appearance of having been designed for ond law of thermodynamics is the most biology otTers, weighs against evolution­ ous genotypes, variation in the dog kind a purpose" (The Blind Watchmaker). important physical law. Please too ism and for some sort of intelligent -- is readily embraced by antievolution­ Johnson's second point is that given describe how evolution is falsifiable. design that is far beyond the reaeh of ists like Johnson. Every type of antievo­ the infinite number of just-so stories ehance and natural proeesses. When it lutionist out there believes in natural which are required to prop up evolution­ eonws to mohleular biology and evolu­ selection, mutations, genetic drift and ary theory, believing in evolution is tan­ tionism, I would rather put my cards changes in gene frequency in general. tamount to believing in Agnosticism. PIEDER BEELI with Dr. Behe, who is an excellent mole­ Advocates for intelligent design distin­ The gullibility required, vis-a-vis an ori­ Physics Graduate Student cular biologist, than with Dr. Manier, guish themselves from evolutionists in gins model that warrantlessly denigrates Off-Campus who is a philosopher. I could also argue that they maintain there are limits to theism to some transparent dressing on page 8 ACCENT Tuesday, February 6, 1996 EAT OM.EN As members of the Notre Dame/Saint Mary's community, we are heirs to a rich heritage. Accent's feeling is 1that most of yo said: "As a member of the (insert your institution here) community, you are an heir to a rich heritage." And then 1he or she we you nodded politely and wondered when they would get to the part about football tickets. We can't escape this stuff, though. \,\'i; so? What mystical cosmic forces~~besides State Route 33-brought us here? Accent is proud to give ~you~~unplu

·. 5 billion BC 4 billion BC November 26, 1842

Out of darkness, God creates, sea, sky, and Papa Man screws up. God decrees that man shall live Father Edward Sorin of France plunges into the Spring brings ~ John's breadsticks. He smooths out a place on no longer in a place of divine beauty, and banish­ American Midwest winter, taking with him six to assist Fathe the Earth to serve as a home for man, and He es Adam and Eve to Ohio State (school crest brothers of the Holy Cross and a dream. Led by school of their o names it Northern Indiana. And it was .... not bad. motto: Nos victorious, nos obnoxious. Sorin's vision of a great university and the lights "What took you Translation: "When victorious, throw a riot.") So of Meijer's, they stagger through the unforgiving "Who in their Adam and Eve start trudging down the Indiana ice and snow and wind until they they reach a here in the win Toll Road, God turning Northern Indiana into a track of land near South Bend. The land is that ice and win vast expanse of corn and cows behind them. absurdly flat and prone to overly friendly squir­ rels, but the brothers are sick of staggering , so they kneel in the snow, give thanks and name their school L'Universite de Notre Dame du Lac ("The University of Notre Dame Where It's Really Too Cold to Kneel in the Snow".)~ '• ~

e7 <;) 0...... -:JO " c:::J 0 C> 0 -...___;- ... 0 ' April 23, 1879 1884 1899 Much of Notre Dame is destroyed by Sorin decides that a nice gold dome might liven Notre Dame physics students send the first wire­ lire. Sorin, while walking amongst the the place up. Saint Mary's alums help raise the less message in the United States to Saint Mary's ashes, looks to the heavens for inspira­ money to put The Dome atop NO's new campus. Seconds later a return message comes tion. Administration Building.Later, SMC will opt for from across the street ("ANYONE OVEH THERE "What this place needs," he says, "is a the popular Large Square Beige Tower look. HAVE EXTRA KEENAN HEVUE TICKETS?") bigger football stadium."

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1930 October 11, 1930 October 12, 1930 1945 Notre Dame Stadium opens. The new "Notre Dame Our Mother," written for the dedica­ Not to be outdone, Saint Mary's adopts the The nun-intensive Bing Crosby facility boasts 2,000,000 bricks, 15,000 tion of the new stadium, is performed for the first entire soundtrack of Grease as its official movie "Bells of Saint Mary's cubic yards of concrete and a one-inch­ time as NO's Alma Mater. Eleven students are school song, to be played continuously at song of the same name, is rei by-one-inch seating area per fan. overcome by seasickness. each subsequent SYH and formal. film, which helped give SMC h name, actually contains the fol BING CROSBY (to a group of nuns): What's going on? N another one? You must see this movie.

1967 1968 1969 The Freshman Register is published for the first time, cat­ Notre Dame's first Blue•Gold Feeling pressure from fans, who had devel­ The first abroad progr apulting Saint Mary's and Notre Dame to the shared honor game ends in a brawl over oped an overwhelming need to open the new Home. SMCs and Domer of the number one spot on U.S. News and World Report's which team gets to be Gold. year watching hysterically random halftime continent, somehow dra "Worst Colleges in Which to Get a Blind Date" poll. shows on national television, Notre Dame lifts ry, ancient culture, and I it forty-five year old bowl game ban. ,., ...___...~ __ ~ t2!z 1991-1992 Fall, 1992 1993 The motion picture "Rudy" is filmed on Notre The book Under a Tarnished Dome: Not That We The College Democrats-- both of them-- give Hate Notre Dame or Anything is published, Dame's campus. Sean Astin voices the question Presidential candidate Bill Clinton a warm wel­ shocking the world of college football by revealing men have been asking themselves since the dawn come to Notre Dame's campus. of time: "Did you know they put real gold in the the following shattering information about Notre paint?" Dame's program: Knute Hockne in "Knute Hockne-- All American" was not, in fact, the actu­ ~ .. :_:_:. al Knute Hockne, but actor Pat O'Brian pretend­ ' . ing to be him.

::;o-< ~ Tuesday, February 6, 1996 page 9 TS I STORY were able to sense this from your very first campus visit, when an admissions counselor sat you in a living roomish chair and ton and on about pioneers staggering through the snow and various dead priests and nuns with buildings named after them and are SMC; we are (clap clap) NO. We are detex cards and psycho lawn sprinklers and dining hall yo~cream. But what made it d, uncut, and doctored within an inch of its life because unplugged and uncut can get really boring-our history.

y 30, 1843 1844 1845 February, 1860 n1r sistnrs of the lloly Cross The sisters found Saint Mary's Academy. The Notre Dame Marching Band forms. As of Father Sorin grants the men of Notre The entrance fee is a mere $5.00; tuition. Sorin and opp,n a boarding yet, there is no football team or Victory March1 Dame and the women of Saint Mary's a room, and board can be had for $35.00. n. so members' duties consist mainly of doing the holiday from classes. The occasion is com­ The average bill for books comes to ·o long'!'' Sorin asks. Wave and making fun of Vanderbilt's band. memorated with the following authentic $19,960. ight mind would comp, up historical verse, which may be found in 1~r and have to deal with all SMC's archives in the "Authentic Historical and snow?" they said. Verse That Will Make You Cringe" file: "Well. not withstanding this we pass To thank him now sincerely For giving all release from class (A boon we prize most dearly). " For some reason. Sorin gives few holidays after that.

1908 November, 1914 1927 Using a piano in Surin Hall, Michael and John For the very first time, students from Saint Notre Dame adopts "Fightin' Irish" Slwa create the Notre Dame Victory Marcl1. Mary's attend a Notre Dame football game. as the University's official nickname, Michael writes the famous melody while his Ushers confiscate their ticket books in the second choosing it form an array of af­ brother helps shape the two verses and chorus quarter, however, as a penalty for crowd surfing. fectionate nicknames of the day. now writtnn in thn hearts of students. alums, and among them "The Team From the Fighting Irish fans across the country: School Across the Street From Saint llally sons of Notre Dame Mary's College," "Eleven Guys From .'>omething. something. something. something an Absurdly Flat Campus," "Fightin' (To chorus) du Lacs," and "The Team Appearing Courtesy of' the ND Alumni ...~ Association." ~ 1949 1953 12:30 PM 12:49 PM Ingrid Bergman September 1, 1964 September 1, 1964 " featuring the NotrP Dame, seeing the University's need for Regis "And Kathie Pased. This line ten very tall young mPn in plaid skirts to Lee" Philbin graduates First day of service of the ND/SMC shuttle First shuttle bus actually .r "Belles" nick­ dance in a vflry tall circle in front of the Dome from Notre Dame . bus. Belles, certain that their visits to arrives at Le Mans and takes its owing linr: at each home game, adds the Irish Guard to Notre Dame will now be facilitated be­ passengers directly to Married excitedly talking the Band with the mandatn that the Guard's yond their wildest dreams, gather at Le Student Housing, which it cirl­ otre Dame win members must be at least 6'2 in order to be Mans Circle to board the first bus, due to ces for three hours. able to step on people who laugh at the skirts. arrive at exactly half past noon. The stu­ I dent body president speaks: "We're -- t..'z'' thrilled that timely, convenient ~~- transportation has at last been provided 0---- for the sibling schools." ;v i'V/ ~\ JP ·o November 8, 1975 1983 March 21, 1987 am is established in At Notre Dame's last home game of the season, a A Stanford resident is attacked when he Write it down, memorize it, celebrate it · sign on to leave the veteran walk-on is substituted in the linal seconds accidentally attempts to enter the dorm annually: At Elcuna Country Club in n to Europe's histo- of the game, sacks Georgia Tech's quarterback, through the Keenan door. Elkart, IN, on a par 3, 170-yard hole, Lou tck of drinking age. and is carried off the field to heartwarming Holtz hits his first hole-in-one. ~\ 2 ~ I 3 . { i".'i ., -z._ ~ .~' ~~ 1 1994 1995 1997 ? Saint Mary's celebrates its sesquicentennial by Notre Dame begins a five million dollar campus You decide. slapping a sesquicentennial logo on every single beautification campaign by encasing the entire piecn of mail leaving the campus, hanging ban­ Administration Building in decorative scaffolding. ners featuring the sesquicentennial logo along the The project goes over so well that plans proceed to Avenue, and selling sesquicentennial items fea­ surround Notre Dame Stadium with large mounds turing the sesquicentennial logo at special sesqui­ of dirt. centennial prices in the bookstore. Incoming freshmen arrive on campus thinking they have arrived at Saint Mary's of the Sesquicentennial Researched and written by Mary Beth Ellis Collnge. Layout: Knsta Nannery. Accentl::anor Art: Chnstoane Fashek page 10 The Observer· SPORTS Tuesday, February 6, 1996 not a case of university elitism, it's a every course that the student takes, for denied two recruits, wide receiver question curriculum. example shop, physical education and Randy Moss and running back James Recruits "State universities are designed to other less demanding courses. There Jackson, because of academics. While continued from page 16 serve the citizens of that state, and as a was no test score requirement whatso­ Moss' situation was clouded by an result have an incredible variety of ma­ ever. As a result some highly recruited assault and battery charge against him, are not to sure that Notre Dame is going jors," Rooney commented. "Some of students were not taking standardized Jackson and his family asked the univer­ to be their choice, and therefore, obvi­ which would not exactly meet the stan­ tests very seriously. The NCAA moved sity to admit him as a Proposition 48 ously, haven't applied at this point. We dard definition of a strong academic to higher standards when it had become athlete and were denied. cannot make a final admissions decision program. You compare that with Notre apparent that a lot of schools had grad- "In subsequent years the thought was until we have a complete application. Dame's curriculum, and there is a huge that people now have enough time to Some of these individuals who are being difference. The students here may joke realize that all this has to be taken se­ recruited by one hundred schools aren't about each others' majors, but the fact 'That's fine riously," Rooney explained. "We did going to sit down and file a hundred of the matter is, there is no truly easy not think it would be a good idea to applications. We can only give guidance major here. I think every program at for bring in someone to Notre Dame with to the coaches until such time that we Notre Dame really provides some seri­ Michigan to that kind of stigma of being a non-quali­ actually have an application on hand. " ous challenges. Unlike some other fier. We just felt that the academic envi­ In examining the criteria for admis­ schools, we don't have any place where admit that ronment is tough enough without having sion it is necessary to understand the a student could 'major in eligibility.' person because to carry that kind of burden. And in guidelines. This coming year the NCAA "No matter where the student is, the they may have a general everyone coming out now has requires that the student complete 13 individual has to do some serious acade­ had advance warning of what the stan­ academic units in any of five major aca­ mic work. Beginning in the Freshman program for which that person dards are. People should be able to demic areas: english, math, science, Year of Studies you have a math is qualified. But that same meet those standards. No real excuses social studies and foreign language. requirement that exceeds that of virtu­ could be made." However, foreign language is not a ally every other university in the coun­ person would have no where The same kind of logic holds for Notre requirement. try. I don't think you can find too many to go here.' Dame's position on junior college play­ The NCAA has also implemented a schools in the country where someone Kevin Rooney ers. Most top universities dive into the sliding scale for acceptable grade-point who wants to come in majoring in fine JUCO ranks for quick fixes to early -· averages and test scores. A 2.5 is the arts is required to take calculus in their departures or poor recruiting cam­ minimum acceptable grade point aver­ freshman year. uation rates in the 20 percent range. paigns. One dominant JUCO player is age paired with a 820 score on the SAT. "We have to base decisions on our "However for the students coming USC's Keyshawn Johnson, considered Yet, a student could balance out a 2.0 experiences here, we have to make deci­ along that year there seemed to be a one of top receivers in the country and GPA with 1020 on the SAT. This is a sions on individuals in light of what real lack of awareness that the NCAA likely a top pick in the up-coming NFL change from the concrete minimums of Notre Dame is all about. We can't meant business. In the case of two of draft. a 2.0 GPA and 700 SAT that the NCAA worry about the fact that someone is these individuals, we had reviewed their "The reality for a sport like football is demanded in the past. going on to Michigan to possibly major transcripts and they really did have the that the vast majority of talented players Notre Dame deviates from the NCAA's in physical education. That's fine for courses and in a couple of cases had who go to two-year colleges were non­ standards. The admission department Michigan to admit that person because really done quite well academically. In qualifiers coming out of high school," requires that the student complete 16 they may have a program for which that another case the student was clearly Rooney said. "When they go to a two­ academic units compared to the NCAA's person may be well qualified. But that improving at that point. year college they are not taking the type 13, and mandates that two be in a for­ same person would have no where to go They had not really concentrated on of courses that are parallel to Notre eign language. The university also looks here." preparing for the standardized test. Dame's freshman year of studies. for a second unit of algebra, or a unit of This philosophy has made Proposition When they finally realized that this is a It's a simple matter of someone who trigonometry, to prepare the student for 48 a little-heard phrase at Notre Dame, serious situation, especially that their couldn't make it into Florida State and the Freshman Year of Studies program but in actuality the admissions depart­ eligibility could be in jeopardy, they got goes to a two year college isn't taking that includes calculus. ment admitted three Prop 48 players in down to take the test and those three calculus during their freshman year." As for the test scores, Rooney stated 1986: football players Tony Rice and individuals fell short. The university's No matter the explanation, no matter that they'll make some allowances con­ John Foley and basketball player Keith decision was that, considering that this the result, the admissions department sidering that as a group the "top 100 or Robinson. was the first year of the Proposition 48 will get the blame for the Irish not get­ 200 football recruits in the nation are "You have to put this in a historical program, and since we had faith in their ting more or better players. Yet, Rooney not going to SAT scores in the 1200s." context," Rooney said. "In the previous overall academic record, let's give them may look on it differently. He and the But to balance this allowance, they look ten years, the NCAA's academic require­ the benefit of the doubt. Ultimately all admissions department will have suc­ for solid performance in the classroom ment was simply a 2.0 grade point aver­ three graduated." ceededin denying the separation of stu­ day-in and day-out, "something other age based on any courses the student This charity on part of the admissions dent from athlete, and have ensured than a 2.0." had taken in high school. There were department hasn't been felt since then. that the student and the athlete will re­ For the admissions department this is some high schools that would count Last year the admissions department main together for another year.

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Tuesday, February 6, 1996 The Observer· SPORTS page 11 • COLLEGE BASKETBALL Wood Villanova contains Iverson, Georgetown continued from page 16 won it all. By DAVE IVEY Villanova. trimmed the lead to 54-45, after playing the sixth-ranked The movie Hoosiers is Associated Press Iverson, who was 6-of-10 Kittles followed it with a 3 of Wildcats. Six of their seven from the field in the first half his own - from 25 feet - with remaining games are against loosely based on Wood's PHILADELPHIA and 1-of-6 in the second, fin­ 9:20 left. teams currently ranked in the unlikely win in 1954, display­ Freshman John Celestand ished with 22 points, while The Hoyas never got closer Top 25: Syracuse, Boston ing the influence he left on had a season-high 19 points Othella Harrington added 10 than eight points the rest of the College (twice), Memphis, Indiana high school basketball. and No. 6 Villanova held Allen for the lloyas. way and the Wildcats led by as Connecticut and Villanova, in Wood later left Milan to Iverson to five points in the sec­ Villanova opened the second many as 17,72-55. their regular-season finale coach at New Castle and North ond half in a 79-66 victory over half with a 19-5 run that Eberz, who bruised his hip in March 2. Central high schools for the No. 8 Georgetown on Monday included 3-pointers by Kittles, Saturday's win over Pittsburgh, In the opening half, the Hoyas next 11 years. night. Williams and Celestand. is the team's second-leading had eight steals and forced 12 He directed Mishawaka's The Wildcats (19-3, 10-2 Big Celestand's 3 with 13:22 to go scorer at 14.2 points per game. turnovers, but shot just 37 per­ high school basketball team East), playing without injured gave the Wildcats a 52-40 lead. He did not dress but is expected cent (14-of-38) and it was tied from 1969 until 1980, when he starting forward Eric Eberz, The Wildcats stretched it to back for Saturday's game with 35-35 at halftime. left to coach the women of 54-40 on Kittles' desperation Rutgers. Villanova shot 52 percent won their sixth straight game, Bethel College. Today, Wood is while the lloyas (19-4, 9-3) had 15-foot jumper with 11:30 The game was played at the from the field in the first half a two-game winning streak remaining and Boubacar Aw's Spectrum before a crowd of but attempted 13 fewer shots in the midst of his 12th season snapped. layup at the other end finally 18,433 - the third-largest col­ than Georgetown, which had 11 with Saint Mary's. Kerry Kittles scored 17 points stopped a run of 13 straight lege basketball crowd in offensive rebounds in the first "It's incredibly strange," bas­ and Alvin Williams had 13 for points by Villanova. Pennsylvania history. 20 minutes. ketball player Jen Turbiak After Iverson's 3-pointer The Hoyas don't get a break commented. "We'll be at an away game and people every­ Evans, Jason Hoover, and where will be asking Coach for Mon.-Fri. Hoops Justin Phoenix all average dou­ his autograph. But when we 9 am- 8 pm ble figures to pace the Jaspers. come home ... nothing." ~ \hea••- Vf1ilz,es ck continued from page 16 Sat. Such balance is enviable to Wood did not choose Saint "Styles far all Walfts of Life" 9 am- 5 pm Mary's for its fan appeal, but pended from the team for dis­ the Irish, who aside from for­ In the Campus Shoppes Sun. ward Pat Garrity have lacked in order to work with players II am- 4 pm ciplinary reasons. In their stead, a number of consistency. Ryan Hoover has who enjoy the game and do other upperclassmen have been proven to be less than old faith­ their best. "Saint Mary's is the most forced to step up, as Heshimu ful, capable of connecting for 26 points one game (St. John's) positive place I've ever and four the next coached," he said. "Why else (Georgetown). would I have stayed here so This search for sco~ing punch long?" has expanded the Irish bench A few years ago Wood bat­ Wanted: recently, as freshmen Antoni tled cancer. The key to his Wyche and Phil Hickey both recovery was tlw desire to saw significant action against return to Saint Mary's. Reporters the Hoyas. "When I was isolated in the "I decided to go with the hospital for 28 days I dreamed young players (in that game)," of getting back to Saint Mary's and editors. stated Irish coach John and doing my job," Wood MacLeod. "They got valuable recalled. experience that will pay divi­ Wood returned the next sea­ • Stylists specializing in Join The dends in the future," stated son and led the Belles to a $5 Off Irish coach John MacLeod. landmark 14-8 record. a wide range of styling Wyche got an especially long ESPN will conduct an exten­ for dances & special Relaxer/Perms Observer look on Saturday because sive interview with Wood Expires 3/8/96 occasions • Hoover was saddled with foul before the game Tuesday. trouble. The freshman has be­ Wood refuses to accept the staff. gun to regain his early season credit in this accomplishment, form after struggling through rather seeing the event as an • Appointments necessary for tanning, relaxers, perms, and styles • January. opportunity for his team. (219)271-7674 "''m now playing at my natu­ "The filming will be an event ral position," he said. "I've that most Division Ill schools been seeing more time at two don't have too often," he said. than three, and I've felt more "We are thrilled just to be SUMMER STUDY comfortable on the court." apart of it."

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For information call (202) 994-6360, Fax (202) 994-9133 or write us at 2121 Eye St., NW • Washington, DC 20052 for our Summer Sessions Announcement E-mail: sumprogs@gwis2 .ci rc.gwu. ed u G W is on equal opportunity institution. AP11/95 page 12 The Observer· SPORTS Tuesday, February 6, 1996 • MEN'S TENNIS Netters remain undefeated after holding off BSU By JOE CAVATO do with the coaches who have "That win was my biggest in struggle of the day. Patterson the Irish more momentum as Sports Writer emphasized serving since the college by far," Pietrowski said. .came out on top, 6-3,0-6,6-4. they head into the toughest part beginning of the season." "It felt good and great in gener­ Davidson was undefeated until of their schedule. Next Monday Last Friday the Notre Dame's "Mike has been a pleasant al to beat Boise State because Friday and had won in Boise the Irish host top ten foe LSU at men's tennis team dodged a surprise this season in that he they are such a good team." State's matches against top­ 2:00p.m. bullet, as the Irish were chal­ has been a pillar of strength," Junior Ryan Simme and se­ ranked UCLA and USC. "This win just adds to our lenged by a Boise State team head coach Bob Bayliss said. nior John Jay O'Brien dropped "I was very pleased with confidence," Sprouse noted, "It who took them right down to "He has been our base, particu­ their number three and four Brian's play," mentioned has been important for us to the wire. But the Irish pre­ larly with the surgery on (Ryan) singles matches. Boise's Bayliss. "He beat a very good get off to a good start because vailed 4-3 over the 27th-ranked Simme's foot. He and Jakub Rickard Strom bested the player today." we are getting into the heart of squad. (Pietrowski) have really done a recovering Simme 6-3, 6-4. Pun won the first 6-3 and our season." Senior captain Mike Sprouse great job in the number one O'Brien lost an extremely then dropped the second, man­ lead the way again, improving and two singles spots." hard fought battle with David aging just one game. But he his season record at number Pietrowski dropped the first Dalgaard. O'Brien and came back strong and domi­ The GREis on one singles to 4-0. Sprouse set 3-6 to BSU's Ernesto Diaz, Dalgaard split the first two sets, nated Anderson 6-0 in the defeated BSU's top player, who is ranked 26th in the which were decided by tie third. Albin Polonyi, currently ranked nation. He faced some match breakers, but Dalgaard nipped On the doubles' side, Boise April 13, 1996. 23rd in the country. Sprouse points while down 3-5 in the O'Brien 6-4 in the third. State escaped with two points. praised his serving in helping second, but went on to win nine "Ryan is not yet back where At the top ,spot, Sprouse and him to a 6-3, 6-3 victory. of the next sixteen games and he needs to be. He is still a step Pun were handed their first loss Are You Prepared? .- "It was the best I have served the tie breaker to triumph in slow," Bayliss said. "But, he is of the season by the 13th­ so far this season," Sprouse what proved to be the decisive improving and considering that ranked team of Diaz and WeAre. explained. "A lot of that has to point. he just started playing the sec­ Polonyi. ond week of January, I am sat­ Simme and O'Brien took • Limit of 10 Students per Class isfied with his play. Boise State's number two team • Free Extra Help "John Jay O'Brien deserves a to the brink but Strom and • The Best Instructors lot of credit even though it Ryan Thompson managed to • Satisfaction Guaranteed doesn't show up in the box come out with a 9-8 victory. score," Bayliss said. "We fought really well when we ~~CETON At the number five and six were behind," Bayliss said. ~·REVIEW slots, freshman Brian Patterson "But, we let it slip away in the and senior Jason Pun each took tie breaker." (Classes start February 17th! ) three sets to defeat Ben At number three Pietrowski Davidson and Jason Anderson. and Brian Harris conquered Patterson and Davidson Davidson and Steve Vozeh 8-4 Call Today! played a grueling two and a to push their doubles record to 800/865-7737 half-hour match which was 4-0. The Princeton Review is not affiliated with Princeton probably the most athletic University or the Educational Testing Service.

The Observer/Brent Tadsen Sophomore Jakub Pietrowski's win at number-two singles helped the Irish beat ranked Boise State this weekend. of the planet Have you considere the Holy Cross Candidate Year?

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Crabtree was clubbed by the on to say. "They are a good much better. Top-ranked "It was a loud crowd and we Hunt, 4-6, 2-6. At. the second It may sound cliched, but this team, and it was a tough Crabtree lost in straight sets, 6- are a little tired from the long spot Lord lost a close match to wtwkend the Notre Dmae match. We started slow in the 3, 6-0, and at number six, trip, so we did not play as well Sim in three sets, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. women's tennis team suffered doubles, but singles was good." Olson put up a fight but fell 7- as we wished." At number five Gowen lost in the thrill of victory and the The top doubles team of se­ 6, 6-4 for the only blemishes. The Irish started off strong by another close one, 2-6, 6-4, 0-6. agony of defeat in Kansas. niors Wendy Crabtree and "It felt good to get in some sweeping the doubles matches. Then Olson went down, 3-6, 2-6 Saturday, the 16th-ranked Holyn Lord were victorious, as match play," remarked Olson. "In our match against the at number six. Irish beat no. 13 William & they squeaked out a 9-7 victory. "We all played really well, it Jayhawks, we played the best "We were all a little disap­ Mary 4-3 but fell by the same But the Irish suffered losses at was just a tough match." doubles thus far. Our top team pointed," Olson said of the per­ scorn to no. 25 Kansas Sunday. the second and third spots. At number two, Lord defeated defeated Kansas' team, who is formance against the Once again, the dynamic The Tribe's Lauren Nikolaus her opponent, 6-3, 6-3. Then nationally ranked second," Jayhawks, "But it is early in the freshman duo of Jennifer Hall and Laura Tsaggaris managed the freshmen took over. Hall Louderback said. season so we have lots of and Marisa Velasco turned in a 9-7 victory over the Irish's dismissed her Tribe opponent, The number one team of matches left to focus on." some outstanding perfor­ second-ranked team of Hall and 6-4, 6-0., and the undefeated Crabtree and Lord hardly al­ This weekend the Irish were mances. Both extended their junior Erin Gowen. Velasco rallied back from being lowed their opponents in the missing the talents of senior winning streaks, as they were Velasco was paired with a down a set and won, 4-6, 6-4, match in their 8-2 dismissal of Sherri Vitale. the only players to win all of new partner, as sophomore 6-0. Kansas' Kylie Hunt and Jenny Vitale sprained ligaments in their singles matches this Kelley Olson stepped up to play Sophomore Molly Gavin came Atkerson. her wrist against Northwestern. weekend. number three doubles and in with a big win at number The second-seeded team of Louderback said she will be out "They played great, and both number six singles for the Irish five, defeating William & Mary's Gowen and Hall kept the win­ for at least a week, and her of tlwm came up with big this weekend. Olson and Christine Caltoun, 6-3, 6-4. ning going with an 8-6 victory return depends on her wins," head coach Jay Velasco lost 8-4 to Christine After capturing a close victo­ over the Jayhawks' Christie Sim progress. I.ouderbaek said. Caltoum and Shawn ry, the Irish faced host Kansas. and Kris Sell. 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SPORTS page 16 Tuesday, February 6, 1996 Admissions department searching for balance By THOMAS SCHilDT Lemming's sentiments are scores. We'll inform coaches what we Assistant Sports Editor shared world-wide. Whenever need and they can decide whether or the Irish have a down year on not they want to pursue that person. Take a glance at a list of the top 100 the field or on the recruiting "The third category of people are high school football players. Now cross trail, admissions is the scape­ those who just clearly are not going to out 67 of those names on that list. This goat, and to some extent the be capable of being successful here, is how the Notre Dame football coaches accusations are correct. and coaches should not continue to pur­ feel every year, according to football Notre Dame's admissions de­ sue them because it doesn't look like recruiting analyst Tom Lemming. partment pursues the ideal this person has any chance of admis­ "Notre Dame admissions wreaks student-athlete. A phrase sion." havoc on Irish recruiting classes," he that the many accept as an This process continues into the fall. explained. "About two-thirds of the oxymoron, but one Notre The coaching staff makes further athlet­ class will be wiped out. If they had the Dame bases it's reputation ic evaluations and obtains information same admissions as Michigan, they'd upon. It's the admission on new and current recruits. have the top class every year. The play­ department's duty to make Again they send academic transcripts ers are NCAA qualified, but Notre Dame sure the student is never sepa­ to the admissions department for fur­ admissions has different standards." rated from the athlete. ther guidance. Admissions becomes In December, the recruits are able to involved early in the recruiting make official visits to five schools, paid Recruiting Trail process. In May, coaches visit for by the universities. Each university Admissions plays an important role. high schools around the coun­ is allowed to host only 56 recruits dur­ try in order to gain informa­ ing this period. It is from this group that Coaches evaluate tion on prospective players, Notre Dame will ultimately sign their 25 recruits and obtain and determine whether these players. academic transcripts. players have what it takes to Thus, the role of the admissions play for the Irish. department is once again felt. Admissions analyzes "At the same time they gath­ "I hope that after doing all this prelim­ transcripts and returns er academic information inary work that the coaches will bring to 1 of 3 responses: which they can then pass to campus individuals who are going to this office and we review in be pretty clearly admissible," Rooney the summer," Director of stated. "Occasionally there will be indi­ Player no longer Admissions Kevin Rooney ex­ viduals who may still be in a 'need more plained. "When we review "the The Observer/John Studebaker information' category, and the coaches recruited t · t th t th b · · Tony Rice was one of just three players to be admitted ranscnp s . a ey r~ng m, to Notre Dame as a Prop. 48 candidate. NO's strict feel it would be helpful for us to meet we try to gi~e them gu~dance admissions policies prevent many prep stars from play­ the individual and get to know him a lit­ ~s to how this person might ~t ing for the Fighting Irish. tle better. University pays for Those that satisfy mto Notre Dame as a student. "As we go through the recruiting visit 56 official visits by admission standards This is the point where names get admissible. process, every prospect does come players, 25 of which are admitted. crossed off the list. Some of the top ath- "Two, we need more information on through this office and ultimately meets they hope to sign. letes in the nation are not even given the this perso~ before we can make a rec­ with the faculty, coaches and current 'Need more into' chance to decide whether they would ommendatwn. For example. there may football players as well. recruits who do not like to play for the Irish. be some people we're not sure are going "Along the way some of these people Signing period. satisfy admission "We will send them three types of to have the type of academic back­ have already applied for admission and standards are responses," Rooney continued. "One, ground we need unless we see what sent in their application. Others though rejected. we tell them that this person clearly can their senior year courses are going to be recruited and looks as if he'll be be, or unless we see some more test see RECRUITS I page 10 • MEN'S BASKETBALL Irish get a break SMC's Wood a Hoosier legend with Manhattan ESPN to feature By TIM SEYMOUR night· intensity of ACC games/' coach, the real Associate Spans Editor explained Duke's Cherokee Parks last season after his Norman Dale Tonight's contest against team, struggling at the time in Manhattan at Madison Square the Atlantic Coast Conference, By CAROLINE BLUM Garden will be a trip down dismantled the Irish in the Saint Mary's Sports Editor memory lane for Notre Dame, JACC. As the Belles take their posi­ II'. a chance to revert momentari­ Now it is the Irish who .f"md tion on the court, they look con­ ly to seasons past when oppo­ themselves with a breather on nents took on the importance fidently toward their coach. the road, facing the Metro But Marvin Wood is not stand­ of sparring partners rather Atlanti.c champion Jaspers on than heavyweight contenders. ing on the sideline. He's not a floor that was friendly to consulting the bench, either. In their blissful pre-Big East them last week in their· upset Wood is trapped in a horde of existence as an independent, of St. John's. fans seeking his autograph. every game was a non-confer· Manhattan caused a stir last ence affair, where the Wood needs no introduction season as the lowest seeded to basketball. At age 68, he has pregame handshakes were at-large team in the NCAA heartfelt and goodwill was devoted 44 years of his life to tournament, and proceeded to coaching the game. meant towards all. justify the selection commit- Tonight ESPN will visit As recently as last season, . tee's decision by knocking off The Observer/Cynthia Exconde Wood's current home court to Notre Dame's Joyce Center favored Oklahoma in the frrst SMC coach Marvin Wood instructs the Belles during a recent game. dance card was filled with film his team's match-up with Wood's tenure at tiny Milan High was the basis of the film "Hoosiers." round. Lake Forest College. Footage these non-conference games, The Jaspers have struggled "My old high school coach And he did. Wood took the with such luminaries as Duke from the event will be used in a to follow up that success this documentary about Wood's said there was an team to the state final four in and Kentucky viewing the visit opening(there)," Wood said. his first year, and in his second season, though, floundering to contributions to the game. to South Bend as nothing an 11-10 start amidst internal "He said the team was not well- he took the small Indiana Wood started his career in more than a respite from the turmoil, as seniors Ted Ellis known but had excellent talent. school to the finals two years in French Lick, Indiana. After two daily grind. and Keaton Hyman were sus- And the job was perfect for a row. In 1954, Wood's team "It's nice to come here and years, he heard of an opening at a high school in Milan. someone who wanted to make get away from the night-to- see HOOPS I page 11 a name for himself." see WOOD I page 11

Men's Basketball Tennis • Fencing teams fall to Penn State • at Manhattan, Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m. Men and Women at Rolex Indoor Championships, Feb. 8-11 see page 14 Women's Basketball s vs. Pittsburgh, Feb. 7, 7:00p.m. Indoor Track • Track dominates opening weekend at Indianapolis Invitational, Feb. 10 at a Hockey see page 14 - vs. Michigan, Feb. 9, 7:00p.m. SMC Sports Basketball vs. Lake Forest, • Weekend tennis results Feb. 6, 7:00p.m. GLAN ...... see pgs. 12-13