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The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary's OLUME 43: ISSUE 63 THURSDAY. DECEMBER 4. 2008 NDSMCOBSERVER.COM Students mixed on Weis' return CatholicTV
come here that's qualified to By IRENA ZAJICKOVA and run the program. It's not like televises JOHN TIERNEY we can get Urban Meyer." News Writers Sophomore Kristin Gales agreed, and said that Weis' Basilica Despite losing 15 games in talents in the recruiting arena two seasons - the most loss are perhaps a reason why his es for any Notre Dame coach job is, for now, safe. in that time period - Charlie "l am disappointed in how Masses Weis will be retained as the this season went, but I under head coach of the Fighting stand that there are many Irish for the 2009 s!:'ason. factors involved in retaining By EMMA DRISCOLL The decision has garnered or dismissing a head coach," News Writer mixed feelings from Notre Gales said. "Weis has proven Dame students. Some feel to be an excellent recruiter Once again, people do not that impulsively firing Weis and while that is only one have to be South Bend locals or would be a mistake, especial part of the job, it is a relevant students in order to celebrate ly if there are no high-caliber part of his job performance Mass along with worshipers at coaches available to replace and perhaps a reason for the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. him. optimism in the future." CatholicTV, formerly called "You don't want to be too Senior James Butler said Boston Catholic Television, quick about this," said Weis' recruiting prowess is a began airing the 10 a.m. Michael Augsberger. a junior. key reason vvhy he should be JESSICA LEE!The Observer Sunday Basilica Mass live last "Look at the coaching market. Student reaction is mixed at the news that Irish coach Sunday, according to Associate There's no one that wants to see WEIS/page 4 Charlie Weis will be retained for another year. Director of Liturgy Fr. Peter Rocca. CatholicTV has been provid ing Catholic television program ming for 50 years and covers the East Coast, some Southern NDSP using cameras in Stadium states and some of the Comcast eastern region, Rocca said. "I know it will be a big hit, so Alert posted on scoreboard after the thrawing of snowballs, 1narshmallows during Nov. 22 game to speak, especially in the New England area [because] there Residence Life, said that the are a lot of Catholics there. I By JOHN-PAUL WITT cameras are nothing new. think as the word spreads it will News Writer "The Notre Dame Security become a pretty well known Police (NDSP) Department does Mass to watch," Ron~a said. If you're considering throw employ video cameras for Comcast, Verizon, Full ing a snowball (or something crime prevention, safety and Channel and HCN Cable else) at a football game next security purposes in the stadi providers in the New England season - watch out. because Ulll and elsewhere on campus area carry provide CatholicTV, you're probably on camera. and has done so for many Hocca said. Following the throwing of years - since about the early CatholicTV can be accessed snowballs from the student 1990's," Kirk said, "NDSP con nationally on the Sky Angel section onto the field during trols the use of the cameras." IPTV and online at the Nov. 22 Syracuse-Notre Although NDSP and the www.CatholicTV.eom, Rocca Dame game, the message "You Office of Residence Life often said. are being filmed for future dis work together, the use of video "We're very pleased that cipline" was displayed on is normally restricted to mat CatholicTV is doing this," Rocca Stadium scoreboards. ters of more serious concern said. DAN JACOBS!Tne Observer This was a surprise to many than violation of University The Hallmark Channel broad- Students throwing marshmallows and snowballs were recorded on students, but Bill Kirk, associ video by Notre Dame Security Police during the Nov. 22 game. ate vice president for see VIDEO/page 4 see MASS/page 4
STUDENT SENATE BOARD OF GOVERNANCE Grab 'N' Go options discussed Groups ask Board Senators debate dining preferences revealed in recent survey for trip funding By JOSEPH McMAHON Assistant News F.diror other college students from By ASHLEY CHARNLEY around the eountry. The Student Senate dis News Writer Erin Horvath, president of cussed the expansion of Grab College Hepublicans, would like 'N' Go options in their weekly College Republicans attended to use this opportunity to bring meeting Wednesday, after the Board of Governance (BOG) more conservative speakers to receiving the results of a meeting Wednesday night in campus. recent survey eonducted by the search of funds for their "I don't think the school does Senate Committee on upcoming trip to the a good job of bringing both Hesidenee Life. Conservative Political Action sides on campus, and so we are Senate Committee on Conference (CPAC). taking that responsibility on Residence Life Chair Joy The conference will be held ourselves," Horvath said. Hwang said Food Serviees rep Feb. 26-28, 2009 at the Omni She also believes the confer resentativPs Wf~re adamant Shoreham Hotel in Washington ence will bfl a great chance for that Grab 'N' Go food options D.C. Seven students, including the students attending to net- Student body president Bob Reish, left, and vice president Grant four executives will be attend see SENATE/page 4 Schmidt at Wednesday's Senate meeting. ing the event along with 6,000 see BOG/page 6 page 2 The Observer + PAGE 2 Thursday, December 4, 2008
INSIDE COLUMN QUESTION OF THE DAY: WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT CHARLIE WEIS COMING BACK NEXT YEAR? Who is responsible?
Deans of the College of Arts and Letters, I am a sophomore PLS major who Alex Korenstra Chris Anderson Dan Dansdlll Michael Call Michael Rodlo takes his education very seriously. Being a PLS sophomore, but desiring freshman freshman freshman senior freshman to study abroad next spring, I decided Keenan Keenan Alumni Stanford Keenan to take two seminars instead of one, the norm for all "!think we "There weren't "He deserves "I think he'll do 'Jis long as he students in PLS. Each is a four- Eric Prlster should give him any good another year. a better job. " is recruiting credit course, put- a chance to coaches out He doubled our Kerri Hanks as ting my credit total prove himself" wins. the new at 17 (ineluding Sports Writer there and it three other three- would cost too quarterback. " credit elasses), the much money to total number that I am ·allowed as a let him go sophomore in the College of Arts and Letters. However, in preparation for anyways. " graduate school (something that you have often criticized the PLS depart ment for not doing), Professor Candida Moss, a Bible scholar, gener ously offered to begin teaching me IN BRIEF Biblical Greek, a course which is not offen~d by the University. In order to The Silent Night Silent do so, I wished to sign up for a direct Auction hosted by Pasquerilla ed reading course with Professor East will take place in Moss, which would put me at 20 en~dit LaFortune Ballroom tonight hours. from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. With this goal in mind, I went into Proceeds raised at the auetion your ofl"iee ,:m Monday to apply for an will support Building for overload. I spoke to a very nice Tomorrow. woman at one of the desks in the main lobby of your o!'l'iee, who listened to Community Celebration of an extremely abridged version of my the 60th Anniversary of the plan for next semester. After hearing Universal Declaration of my plan, she went to speak to one of Human Rights will be held at you. She returned about twenty-five UAW Local #5 at 1426 S. seconds later with the answer that Main St. south of downtown under no cireumstances are sopho South Bend. The Celebration mores allowed to overload. will take place on Saturday Later that dav. a fellow Arts and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Letters sophomore wPnt to your o!Tiee with a similar goal in mind. She Please bring a donation for accepted a job with ND Vision this the Food Bank. summer, a program whieh requires its Members of Saint Mary's counselors to take a three-credit prep Women's Choir will perform course in the spring semester before at the College's 36th annual they take thP. job. If she were to take Madrigal Dinners this week her normal course load and also take TOM LAfThe Observer end. Performances are the Vision class, she would have eight A student sells gifts and trinkets in Lafortune as part of the AVON fundraiser Friday and Saturday at 7 een eredit hours. or aecording to you, to support the Saint Joseph's County Spay Neuter Assistance Program. p.m. and Saturday and an overload. She also described her Sunday at 2 p.m. Tiekets are situation, and was given the same $40 for evening performanc answer. Under no eireumstances are es, $35 for matinee perform sophomores allowed to overload. am~es and $15 for children. What frustrates me about these Axperienees is that sophomores in the OFFBEAT Circle K. Knott Hall and the College of Arts and Letters are the Class of 2009 will make only people who eannot overload. Man uses candy cane to people gathered on the them he was teaching his fleece blankets to donate to Juniors and sPniors in the same col subdue attacker lawn. son to drive. Officers say eancer patients as part of lege can. Sophomores in all other eol SACRAMENTO - A He cut several peoples' the father's speeeh was The Aidan Projm~t. The proj leges can. Even freshman, who are in man using a candy eane clothing before one of slurred, his breath ect will take place Saturday the jurisdiction of the First Year of lawn ornament fended off them decided to fight smelled of alcohol and he from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Studies, are able to overload. Only a knife-wielding neighbor back. unable to stand without the East Wing of South sophomores in the College of Arts and who had been attacking swaying. Police said an Dining Hall. Letters are not allowPd to cross the holiday guests at a Man accused of making open ease of Budweiser apparent pinnacle of a tolerable work Sacramento home. Poliee son drive on beer run beer wa..<; in the backseat. Notre Dame Women's load- seventeen eredit hours. spokesman Sgt. Norm CAPE CORAL, Fla. - The man was charged Basketball team plays What frustrates me even more is the Leong said the man used Authorities in southwest with eruelty toward a Purdue at 2 p.m. Sunday in treatment I received in your office. I the two-foot-tall plastie Florida say an intoxicated child and allowing an the Joyce Center. Call 574- was not even given the opportunity to ornament to subdue the man had· his 9-year-old unlicensed minor to drive. 631-7 356 for tickets or visit speak to one of you directly in order attacker until offieers son take him on a beer He was released from jail the Athletic Ticket Office to plead my case. An important educa arrived. run. Cape Coral poliee on $2,000 bond. The man Web page. tional decision was decided for me in He said the 49-year-old arrested the 27 -year-old did not return a phone a matt£~r of five minutes. As I was suspect became intoxicat man last week, after see call seeking comment. To submit information to be leaving your office, I noticed a sign on ed, went over to a neigh ing a pickup truek drive included in this section of the wall which read "Students are our bor's home on onto a median. Information compiled The Observer, e-mailed first priority." If this is truly the ease, Thanksgiving and began When officers stopped from the Associated detailed information about then why do you have a rule that is so waving a kitchen knife at the truck, the man told Press. an event to obsnews@nd. edu inflexible and condescending for those who wish to take responsibility for their own education? TODAY TONIGHT FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY The views expressed in the Inside 0::: Column are those of the author and not U.l necessarUy those of The Observer. ::z:: Contact Hric Prister at [email protected] ~ U.l 3: CORRECTIONS -I 0. ct ~ u ****. * * * In the DPc. 4 a.rt.ide titlnd "Sources say Weis 0 will n•rnain hnad coarh," an unnamed source ..J HIGH 40 HIGH 26 HIGH 25 HIGH 27 HIGH 27 HIGH 32 was quoted as having told The Observer LOW 22 LOW 22 LOW 18 LOW 16 LOW 16 LOW 24 Monday Charlie Wnis would be retained as !mad 1~oad1 of the tiJotba.ll tnam. That sourcn t.old The Observnr this information on Tuesday, not Atlanta 49 I 32 Boston 50 I 40 Chicago 34 I 21 Denver 54 I 31 Houston 72 I 45 Los Angeles 67 I 55 Minneapolis 38 I 19 Monday. The Observer mgrPts this mTor. New York 49 I 38 Philadelphia 48 I 37 Phoenix 78 I 50 Seattle 51 I 46 St. Louis 46 I 27 Tampa 62 I 48 Washington 49 I 36 'T'hursclay, December 4:, 2008 The Obsen;er + NEWS page 3 HCC prof speaks at Jealousy a factor in Hudson deaths last Theology on Tap Prosecutor: brother-in-law envious that estranged wife zvas dating Hudson again that morning at "Defendant shot Julian King in Associated Press the home, Snow said, adding the head while the 7 -year-old any orthodox Catholic litera CHICAGO - The brother-in that Hudson did not take the was laying behind the front By GUY GREGORY ture. News Writer law of Oscar-winning actress threat seriously because he seat of the Suburban,'' Snow Day and Merton held similar Jennifer Hudson killed three of "had not followed through on read. His body was found three ideals and were in frequent her relatives - with a gun any of those threats" before. davs later in the SUV Mike Griffin, professor of eontaet with eaeh other. In stolen from one of the victims The two left the nome togeth Balfour's attorney. Joshua Theology at Holy Cross l'a.et, Merton wrote stories for - because he was angry his er that morning, with Hudson 1\.utnick. critieized the first College, spoke at Legends last "The Catholic Worker.·· a estranged wife. the star's sister, driving away as she saw degree murder and home ima night, as part of the final newspaper started by Day. was dating another man, prose Balfour walking toward his sion eharges against his dient, installment of the Theology on To learn more about Day cutors alleged Wednesday. ovvn car, aeeording to docu saying no fingerprint, blood or Tap series for the semester. and Merton, Mr. Griffin ree William Balfour appeared in ments prosf!eutors filed with other forensic evidence links Around 30 students attend ommended two biographies: court for the first time in con the court the 27 -year-old to the slayings. ed the talk. whieh spotlighted ''Living With Wisdom: The nection with the deaths and But Balfour's ear broke dovvn "There is no direct evidence Thomas Merton and Dorothy Life of Thomas Merton" and was denied bond. His attorney and two acquaintanees gave of Mr. Balfour committing these Day, who are both known for "Love is the Measure: A said authorities have no foren him a ride to a gas station - crimes," he said, adding that a being Catholic radieals. Biography on Dorothy Day." sie evidence linking Balfour to during which time Balfour told girlfriend who claims i~alfour Griffin's main foeus was to Both books are written by Jim the killings, but prosecutors them he had a handgun, but confessed to her and asked her show what these people have Forest. said v\-itness statements and the had left it in his car, Snow to provide him •vith an alibi is to teaeh students about the Theology on Tap oceurs suspect's own lies and threats alleged. "highly suspeet." faith. about five or six times per helped lead them to him. In fact. the prosecutor said, Snow said there is evidence Griffin's in-depth analysis of semester. Speakers are typi Balfour was charged with the gun belonged to Jason linking Balfour to the crimes, the two started with a brief eally Notre Dame faeulty and murder Tuesday after being Hudson and Balfour allegedly including gunshot residue on biography about eaeh. last night marked one of the held for weeks on a parole vio stole it during the summer. the steering wheel of the ear Griffin said it was interest first times an outside faeulty lation. The slightly built man, "Several people observed that had broken down. ing that both Day and Merton member was the main speak wearing a yellow jump suit. defendant with the gun in the Further, she said, Balfour has were not raised to be er. stood quietly Wednesday as late summer of 2008," Snow made statements to authorities Catholics but then beeame Griffin is also a member of prosecutor LuAnn Snow said. that detectives have disproved. important ligures in the faith. the Catholie Peace Fellowship, deseribed how he allegedly Balfour was taken baek to his For example. while Balfour lie said that Merton and Day which was founded by Merton. killed his 7 -year-old stepson, disabled car after the trip to the elaimed he used a translt eard both questioned certain prae Due to the eold weather, Julian King, Hudson's mother, gas station, "although he was to ride a train from the Hudson tiees of the ehurch. Dav saw next semester's talks will most Darnell Hudson Donerson, and offered a ride to other loca residenee to his home, "'T'he the ehurch being used as an likely take place at Coleman Hudson's brother, Jason tions," Snow told the eourt. eard was last used two davs instrument t.o suppress soeia.l Morse Lounge. Hudson. In the stark language of a before the murders." Snow unrest. 1\:lerton 's biggest com Snow said Balfour had been legal document she was read said. plaint vvas the · official Contact Guy Gregory at at the Hudsons' South Side ing from, Snow described what Balfour also does not appear approval of bishops found in [email protected] home early Oct. 24 and eon allegedly happened next: on surveillance video of the fronted his estranged wife, "Defendant then entered the train station he said he rode to. .Julia Hudson, about a birthday home at 7019 S. Yale at gun Snow said. present he believed she had point," she read. "He shot Cell phone records and gas received from a. boyfriend. Darnell D1merson several times station surveillance video show Balfour. Snow said, also had while she ·was in the living Balfour was in the immediate Professor receives first shown up to Julia Hudson's room area. He then went into vicinity of the Hudsons' home workplace earlier in the month Jason Hudson's bedroom and until 'shortly after 9 a.m., to confront her about dating shot him two times in the aeeording to' the court docu Huston Sn1ith Prize another man. head." ments. Snow said Balfour "He told her at the time that Jason Hudson, she said, was claimed he was at his West Side her family would suffer if she still in bed when he was shot. home at 10 a.m. the morning of to receive this award for a Special to The Observer saw other men,·· Snow said Balfour allegedly then took 7- the killings hut eell phone manuscript contributing to after Wednesday's hearing. year-old Julian and put him in records show he did not return Bradley Malkovsky, associ religious understanding. Balfour threatened Julia Jason Hudson's white SUV. there until just bef()re 1 p.m. ate professor of' eomparative "Brad has the unusual theology at the University of baekground of training both Notre Dame, has received in Catholie systematic theol the first Huston Smith ogy, and in. the religious Publishing Prize from thought of other traditions, HarperOm~ publishers. espeeia.lly Hinduism, and Malkovsky received the therefore it is ultimately not prize, which consists of a surprising that it would be publishing agreement with his manuscript that would be HarperOne and a $25,000 judged the best at fostering advance against royalty, for understanding among reli his manuscript. "God's Other gious traditions." Children: The Many Religions Malkovsky, who holds and the Ouest for degrees from the University Understanding in Sacred of T'ubingen, Germany, and India." has studied Sanskrit and The book is an aceount of Hindu thought at the an Indian journey and of University of P.oona in Pune. I Malkovsky's encounters, India, teaches and writes ref1ections and <'lmversations about the doctrinal and spir CORE COUNCIL with Hindus, Muslims and itual relation of Christianity Buddhists in a eountry con to other religions, and his FOR GAY &LESBIAN vulsed by cultural ehan'ge. principal scholarly special Ha.rperOne Pditors praised ization is the llindu "the spiritual and theological Christian encounter. He is STUDENTS refleetions woven into the editor of "New Malkovsky's narrative" and PerspfH~t.ives on Advaita his emphasis on "the distinct Vedanta" and the author of' University Resources for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Questioning Students beauty and wisdom of eaeh "The Hole of Divine Grace in tradition as well as its eom the Soteriology of The Core Council for Gay and Lesbian Students monalities with other tradi Samkaracarya." He also is tions of spirituality." the editor of the Journal of (Information, education, and resources) John Cavadini, chair of' Hindu-Christian Studies. Contact: Sr. Sue Dunn, OP, 1-5550, or Eddie Velazquez at [email protected] Notre Dame's theology The Huston Smith award is department, said that named in honor of the author Malkovsky's colleagues were of the bestselling book "The Office of Campus Ministry "thrilled that Brad was able World's Reli.gions." (Annual retreat for gaynesbian/questioning students and their friends; pertinent library resources in 304 Co-Mo; discussion and support) Contact: Fr. Joe Carey, CSC, at 1-7800
University Counseling Center (Individual counseling) Contact: Dr. Maureen Lafferty at miaffert(Cilnd.edu
Visit our web site at http://corecouncil.nd.edu/ page 4 The Obsnver + CAMPUS NEWS Thursday, December 4, 2008
son eannot be plaeed square because of all the high-pro Hocea said that he n~eeiwd a ly on Weis' shoulders. file recruits currently playing letter this week from an 0lderly We is "I don't know a lot about for the Irish, another disap Mass couple that bas watched the continued from page I football. but I think they pointing season will not go continued from page 1 Mass from their home in should give him a chanee to over well with alumni. stu Tucson, Ariz. bncause the hus retained. do better. lie's not the one on dents, or fans. casted the Basiliea Mass for six band has Parkinson's discasP. "It's a good thing because t.tw field throwing intercep "I definitely will be upset if years until earlier this yt~ar, The televised Mass helped an there's lots of good recruits," tions," Corgan said. we lose more than two Hocca said. Due to financial elderly man grieve over the he said. Gales said that one of the games next year.'' said Justin considerations and restructur death of his wife earlier this But.ltH insists that Weis biggest hurdles Weis will Siler, a sophomore. "The tal ing of Sunday morning pro year, Hoeea said. The eouple should g<'t another season have to overcome next year ent is obviously there, so if gramming, the Hallmark watched the Mass together with his top-tier recruits. is setting up a dominant we do not have a great sea Channel did not air the Mass every wePkPnd, and after his "Thc~re's a lot of potential," ground game. son next year, there is obvi af'l.er June 29. wife ·diPd in February, the man lw said. "It's his team. and "Tho biggest challenge will ously something wrong with "Hallmark was doing some would hold her picture every it's not like tlw players want indude establishing a solid the eoaching." reformation, and also I think Sunday while watching the to losn." running game, an area Weis McCorry agreed, and said there were some l'inaneial con Mass. Junior Kylynn Fontaine has struggled with for the that if Notre Dame has siderations involved," Boeea "It was so helpful and encour agreed that Weis's recruiting past four years," Gales said. another mediocre season, said. aging for him," Hoeea said. ability is a good reason to Junior Andrew McCorry tlwn, "At this time next year, Sinee advertisements were not ·Hoeca recalled another lettnr keep him. said that Weis' job, while we will all be talking about sho,vn during the Mass, from a lady in prison who wrote "For recruiting, it's a good safe. will not stay that way who the next eoaeh is going Hallmark did not make money that the television airing was thing that hn's staying," sh1~ for long, despite speeulations to be." from televising the Masses and the only way that shr1 eould par said. "lie's really good at of his future with the Irish Senior Mike Faron was had to show them very early on tieipate in Mass. r('(TUiting." being guaranteed because of harsher in his evaluation of Sunday mornings. Although the Hocca told The Observer he But recruiting isn't every t.he large amount of money Weis' performanee. earlier showing made it ''diffi received a letter from a non thing, according to Fontaine. needed to buy out his con "He's a bad coach," he cult for our viewers,·· according Catholic who stumbled on the "In terms of coaching. tract. said. to Hoeea. viewers still made the televised Mass one day while whatnvtH he's doing now "The derision just delays Monetary considerations, efl'ort to wake up and watch tho ehannel surfing. After he start isn't the right thing," she the inevitable. If We is doesn't especially in today's reces Mass. ed watching the Mass week said. "l'pople expect us to be take the team to a BCS game sion, are also of eoneern to "When we went ofT the ait· in after week, the man became better that a .500 team." next season, whieh I really some students. June. I got literally hundreds Catholie, Roe~:a said. She suggested shaking up don't see happening, he's "It's probably best (that upon hundreds of notes from The homilins. music and tho Weis' staff. gone. No question about it," Weis was retained] sinee it's people," Roeea said. Basilica itself attract viewers to "He might. nned to make MeCorry said. ''To think that rumored to be a $20 million Roeea hopes that Hallmark watch the Mass on television, some staff changes at some Wcis wasn't fired because of buyout," sophomore Sean will tape the Mass again according to Hoeca. of thn offensive positions," the buyout is nonsense. McMillan said. because the channel reaehes "Evet·yone comments on the Fontairw said. Twenty million dollars is people aeross the country. quality ;Jf the p1·eadting and of Freshman Sondy Corgan pocket change at Notre Contact Irena Zajickova at "We do hope to get a new con course the quality of the music," said that all of the blame for Dame." [email protected] and John tract with Hallmark beginning Hocea said. the Irish's disappointing sea- Other students agree that Tierney at [email protected] January 2010 beeause Hallmark The University of Notn~ Dame has national coverage,'' Hocca Liturgical Choir, eomposed of 70 said. graduate and undergraduatH A variety of Catholies and st.udents, provides music at the multiple meals at t.he same wouldn't make them go out non-Cathoiics wateh the tele Mass. Dr. Gail Walton directs time. but student body vice and play golf," Kimberly said. vised Mass, particularly those the ehoir and Dr. Andrew Senate president. Grant Schmidt said who cannot attend Mass for a MeShane is the assistant dirl1e continued from page I dining hall representative told In other Senate news: variety of reasons. Many view tor him ,;tlwrc was no room for + Hoish and Sehmidt ers have sent lett.Hrs to the "And of eourse, lhe Basilica is did not replace the dining improvement on that one." announced ESPN College Basilica about their nxperienees such a beautiful setting. It's halls as st.udonts' primary food Assistant Vice President for Gameday would be on the watehing the Mass on television. hard not to be attracted to this source. but were open to sug Student Afl'airs Brian Coughlin Notre Dame campus for the "We have people of' all ages Mass once you see it on telPvi gestions for improvement. said dining hall representa first time ever when the men's and all backgrounds ... a lot of sion," Roeea said. "Tlwy said thny wanted to t.ivl~s wouldn't allow students basketball team takes on the people who are elderly, who are find a balance," she said. to swipe for multiple meals University of Connecticut confined to their homes because Contact Emma Driscoll at llwang also said it was bN~
INTERNATIONAL NEWS Russia to send warship down Canal Richardson named commerce secretary PANAMA CITY, Panama - Hussia said Wednesday it is sending a warship through President-elect Obama chooses New Mexico gm)ernor as his nezoest cabinet member the Panama Canal for the first time sinee World War II, a short journey loaded with symbolic weight: the destroyer will dock at a Associated Press former U.S. naval base, showeasing Hussia's growing inf1uenee in the region. CHICAGO - President Hussia appears to be relishing the idea of elect Baraek Obama st'lect stopping at what: was long a symbol of U.S. ed New Mexico Gov. Bill global power; the Russian Navy announeed it Richardson as his eom would visit "the Rodman naval base·· - a merce secretary Wednesday, name that the host nation. Panama has not naming a prominent used since taking over the base from the Hispanic to his new Cabinet Unit0d States in 1 <)99. and calling him a leading The destroyer Admiral Chabanenko is ··eeonomie diplomat for selwduled to enter tlw Panama Canal on America·· in troubled times. Friday morning and arrive late in the day at Hichardson's nomination what Panama calls the Balboa Naval Base. brings to three the number "It is a sort of tit-for-tat for Russia's per of former campaign rivals ception of U.S. meddling in Georgia, Ukraine Obama has welcomed to his and Eastern Europe." and has little military team. Joe Biden is the viee purpose. said Adam Isaeson, an analyst for president-elect, and Hillary the Washington-based Center for Hodham Clinton will be the International Policy. next secretary of state, pending confirmation by the Bombs fotmd in Mumbai train station Senate. MUMBAI, India-:- Police searching a At a Chieago news confer mound of baggage abandoned amid the ear ence, Obama praised nage of the attaek on Mumbai's main train Hiehardson's long resume. station found two bombs Wednesday - He served as United Nations nearly a week after they were left there by ambassador and energy see gunmen - in a stunning new example of the retary during the Clinton botched security that has become a major administration, and he is in issue in India sim~e the three-day siege. his second term as New The discovery eame as Foreign Minister Mexico's governor. He also Pranab Mukherjee said India is "determined served seven terms in the to act decisively" following the attaeks, say House of Hepresentativcs. ing the evidence was dear the gunmen "During his time in state came from Pakistan and their handlers are government and Congress, still there. and in two tours of dutv in the Cabinet, Bill has seen, from just about every angle, what makes our economv work and what keeps ft: NATIONAL NEWS from working better," Obama said. AP Six children seized from compound The president-elect: Commerce Secretary-designate Bill Richardson looks on as President-elect Barack LriTLE HOCK, Ark. - Arkansas child ·welfare seemed in a lighthearted Obama speaks at a news conference in Chicago on Wednesday. ollieials seized six more children Wednesday mood as he made the from the Tony Alamo Christian Ministries as announcement. struck an optimistic tone, indudes several women and remainder of Rkhardson's authm1ties in Califomia visited another church Asked about Richardson's saying: "I am more confi blaeks. Richardson is the term, whieh runs through compound, oflicia.ls said. recent decision to shave his dent than ever that we have first Hispanic named to 2010. Julie Munsell. a spokeswoman for the beard, Oba.ma joked that he everything we need to Obama's Cabinet:. In neighboring Arizona, Arkansas Department of Human Services, was "deeply disappointed." renew our economy. We've Obama is considering Obama 's selection of declined to sav where or how the ehildren \\'ere He guessed that Hichardson got the ingenuity, the tech another Hispanie politieian. Democratic Gov. Janet taken into state custody. decided to jettison the facial nology, the skill and eomrnit. California Democratic Rep. Napolitano to serve as see "I believe they are all in general good health, hair after his wife found it ment, we just need to put it Xavier Becerra, to be U.S. rotary of Homeland Seeurity just like the others were," Munsell told The scratchy. to work." Trade Hepresentative, will put the state in the Associated Press. Obama turned serious Richardson pledged - in aeeording to two hands of a Republican gov With Wednesday's operation, state officials when talking about the English and Spanish - to Democratie officials speak ernor. have seized 32 ehildren associated with the economy, pointing to news work to renew the eeonomv ing on a eondition of Under Arizona law, jailed evangelist's ministries over stories of that the country has been in when he is confirmed bv the anonvrnit.v ahead of an Seeretary of State Jan alleged beatings and sexual abuse. Alamo, 74. recession f(Jr a year and that Senate to take over. the announeement for the posi Brewer. a Hepublican. will titces t~Jderal charges in Arkansas that he took manufacturing production is sprawling department that tion. take over from Napolitano. children across state lines for sex. at a 26-year low. Said oversees the National New Mexieo's Lt. Gov. The president-eleet is Obama: "With each passing Weather Serviee, the Census Diane Denish, a Democrat, moving quickly to fill his New church branch formed day. the work our team has Bureau, economic devC'lop will become the state's first Cabinet. having identified NEW YOHK - Theological conserva begun, developing plans to ment programs and more. female governo1· when ehoiees for more than half tives upset by liberal views or u.s. revive our economy, His appointment adds Richardson leaves to the positions since he was Episeopa lians and Canadian Anglicans becomes more urgent.'' more demographic diversity assume his new post. elected the country's 44th formed a rival North American province Despite the crisis, he to a Cabinet that already Denish will take over for the president. Wednesday. in a long-developing rift over the Bibln that erupted when Episeopalians consecrated the first openly gay bishop. The announeement represents a new CANADA challenge to tlw already splintering. 77- million-member world Anglican fellow ship and the authority of its spiritual leade1·. Arehbishop of Canterbury Howan Prime minister faces political crisis Williams.
Michaelle Jean to suspend lie subsidies for political parties, Associated Press Parliament until next month - giv something the opposition groups LOCAL NEWS TOFWNTO - Push has rome to ing him needed time to develop a relv on more than the shove for Prime IVIinister Stephen stimulus package. Corlservatives. Analysts have ealled Soldiers sue over chemical exposure Harper. Harper said his Conservative the proposal a eolossal mistake INDIANAPOLIS - Sixteen Indiana With a eonfidenee vote set. for party is pursuing all legal means of that unifiPd the opposition against National Guard soldiPrs sued the big Monday, Harper faees the possibili stopping the opposition from top him. defense contractor KBH Inc. on ty of a parliamentary defeat that pling his minority government and Although that proposal was Wednesday, saying its employees would send the eountrv toward a forming a coalition government. serapped. tlw opposition has eon knowingly allowf'd them to be exposed new election or give his opponents Harper's Conservative Party was tinned to seek his ouster by saying to a toxic chemical in Iraq five years a chance to form a coalition gov re-elceted Oct. 14 with a strength he had lost the trust and confi ago. ernment. ened minority govprn.rnent, but the dence of the 308 seat Parliament. The fednral suit filed in U.S. District So thn Conservative prime minis opposition has united to topple Jean, ·who is the representative of Court alleges the soldiers from a Tell tC'r was taking his case to the Harper because he has failed to Britain ·s Queen Elizabeth Jl as City-based unit were expospd t.n a car Canadian public~ Wednesday night. present a plan for dealing with the head of state, holds a mostly cere cinogen while protecting an Iraqi and a cabinet minister suggested global economic crisis. monial position. But it will ·be her water pumping plant shortly after the he would take the unprecedented The move against him was also deeision on whether to suspend U.S. invasion in 20()3. slf'P of asking Governor General fueled by a proposal to scrap pub- Parliament. page 6 The Observer + NEWS Thursday, December 4, 2008 Boy held captive escapes 17 -year-old climbs out windo·w after year of alleged imprisonment
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THACY, Calif. - Aft~r being hold caplivn for about a yPar, an mnaciaiPd and shaeklnd 17 -ynar-old boy <~limb~d out a window in the homl' of his <~apl.ors and walked into a rwarhy gym in soarch of lwlp, polin~ said Wedrwsday. Authoritins wern still invosti ga ting thP boy's alleged imprisonrntmt and abuse by a California couple, but details of his escape wer~ becoming dearPr, police said. Thn boy has lwen rnlmtsnd from a hospital and was in the custody of Child l'roteetive Snrvicos, Tr;u:y polien spoknsman Matt Hobinson AP said. This is the Tracy, Calif. home where police believe Kelly Layne Lau and Michael Schumacher held a 17-year-old boy captive. Law Pnforennwnt officers also worn trying to determine Since then, the boy's where said 1wither thev nor Bamirez how thn aunt and one-time abouts were uokn;1wn until had attorneys. · guardian of thn tcwn know the Monday. when he entered the Schumacher and Lau turned cou pin accused of holding him fitness een ter. down interview requests from against his will for nearly a Police had said there wArn The Associated Press. Hamirez year. conflicting reports about how was still being questioned by Caron Hamirez was arrested the boy ended up at thn gym. police. Tuesday in Berhley, a day. The boy told investigators lw Lau and Schumacher's four after ttw boy walkPd into a had been chained inside a young children, two of whom gym and bogged managers to spurt utility vehiele that pulled were home when police hide him. lin was coven-HI in up to the home. After going arrived, were taken into pro soot, had a drain on his foot inside tlw house, he climbed tective custody, authorities and was wearing only boxnr through a rear window and said. briPfS. jumped tlw fence between the Gym manager Chuek Ellis Police arn~sted a coupiP. who backyard and a titness center, said the teen was scared lived nnar the gym in Tracy the boy reported. someone was going to eome and bookPCI tht~m on suspieion "lie found his opportunity after him and asked to be hid of torturn, kidnapping and and he took it. It's basi!'ally den. child abusn. Tra!'V is about 60 luek that this all occurred," The boy said he had been miles east of San i;raneisco. Hobinson said. lie also said held captive for nearly a year, llamirez, 43, had been tlu1 police officers were trauma said Ellis, adding that he teen's guardian after ehild tized by the boy's condition looked as if he was only 10 to wnlfarn officials took him from and tliat a ehaplain was 12 years old. · his abusive father thrnn or brought in to counsel them. Ellis said the Schumachers four years ago, police said. Kelly Layne l.au, 30, and requested during thn summnr Ham i r e z he r s P If was I at~~ r Michanl Schumacher, 34. were to raiso the height of the wall arr·<1stnd for aiiPgtHIIy abusing arrested earlier TtH'sday and separating their home from thn boy, and lw was plaeed in were jailed in lieu or bail set the gym. They complained a Saeramento foster at nearly $1.2 million each. that tnenagms were sneaking home,whirh hi' rted in lain They were set to appear in through their yard to the gym 2007, polk<' said. eourt Thursday. Authorities to play basketball, he said.
ed Wednesday's meeting to ask and tomorrow. Sarah Falvey, for funds for the National Blaek studnnt body vice prnsident, BOG Leadership Student Diverse said. Mugs will be one for $8 or continued from page I Conference they hope to attend. two for $15. and can be used to The eonfnrence, running Jan. carry drinks out of the Noble server. }Jk work. ')-11, 2008 in Washington D.C., Family Dining Hall. "Then~ will h1~ several speak will be an intensive interactive ers, very notable ones. thrPe-day leadership experi Contact Ashley Charnley at President Beagan has spoken ence with other students and acharnO [email protected] then~ in thn past. Sarah Palin leaders. said l.aQuay Boone, will likely be in att11ndanee this president of the dub, said. year," Horvath said. Once the students return from Also diseussed during the the conference. they plan to mPeting was a eo-sponsorship have a workshop, panel, or for Phi Beta Epsilon, the honor event in order to relate what soeiel.y for the math depart the group has learned, Boonfl ment, who is also planning a said. www.theteambus .. com trip to a math conference in Washington D.C. from .Jan. ri-8, In other BOG news: 2009. + E!Hetions commissioner They will be attending lee Francesea .Johnson announced 574-256-9956 turns and confen~nces as well that she will propose changes to as rwtworking with other math the student government nlection ematicians, Courtney Perry. process at next week's meeting. pn\sident of the honor society, She would like to move elec 1-877- -TOUR BUS said. tions back a few weeks from the She said she hopns to have a second week of the semester to ltwt.ure somnl.ime next semester February. to rlllatn what the group To-go Mugs will be sold in the learnPd while on thn trip. Student Center Atrium during Thn Sistpr·s of Nef'nrtiti atlfmd- lunch and dinner hours today ;\t hid tc'At·;nternit.· ( 1rtHlfl~ Fr;t1t:rnii~~.. ,.,Sornril y t iroups ( i roup 't.mHpany ( )utin~~ ('!iarh•r!'\ -~~ HI rs TIH·ah·r, '-.. ~onccrb Sp-orting f ~\'l'flh Clmrcht•s,/Sdmnl ( kotlfts -C ·nvenient. Safe. Reliable. THE ()BSERVER
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The time between allowed to watch for his return with true caught up once again in a new season. Thanksgiving when I was in grad school. now and that moment when there is no vigilance, practieing love as we await Days are short and gray as folks scurry My mother opined that I must be excited tomorrow is filled with the knowledge of Love. We can embrace the gift or sit idly across the frozen campus. The tone of that the semester was almost over. At that pending deadline. The interim is by as it passes us by. The watching and this new season is different, and every her words. my stomach tightened and wasted on idle chatter and useless tasks. waiting of Advent calls for anything but thing and every turned, leaving me certain that I was Days are not enjoyed nor is life lived procrastination. Hather it need be spiri one seems to Fr. Gary going to be sick. I could envision no robustly, because one knows there is tual calisthenics to exercise the faculties have changed. Chamberland Christmas break, only the mountain of work to be done. that \vill help us be attuned to and ready Some say the under-researched papers still to be writ Procrastination is a life of wasted for the signs of his eoming in glory. catchwords of this ten. I tried to explain the reality of my opportunities and half-realized projects. When that day comes, there should be time are "Watch," Faithpoint immediate future and my mother laugh As a student, it translates into a career no panic or fear of too little time. For if "Wait." and "Be ingly quipped, "Honey, you've never fm filled with the flush of excitement about we act on the gift today, the task will prepared!" I prefer, "Awake!" because ished a single thing in your life before an experiment or an idea without the already be finished. this season has always meant one thing the very moment it was due." Suddenly, time to run the data or push one's intel Advent is intended to help us prepare to me. "Gadzooks! The semester's almost my mind was flooded with images of a lect to the limits. It is a sad way to spend for the biggest project of our lives. We over and there is far too much work to lifetime of procrastination: the quickly an academic life; it is a tragic way to live can wait with the intention of starting be done!" constructed diorama of Abe Lincoln's log the spiritual life. tomorrow. but tempus fugit and the due The Church calls this season Advent. It cabin, the 4th grade book report Spiritually, we are given seasons in life date is coming. Or we can wait with is a time to slow down, collect oneself serawled after-dinner the night before it to slow down and reflect on the gift of Christian hope, awake, watchful and and prepare for the coming of Christ was due, the science project display God's grace, on the blessings we have ready for the coming of the Lord. both in our renewed celebration of his board with the glue still wet as I carried received, and the new life we have in first coming into our world as a babe in it to sehool. I realized that procrastina Christ's nativity, passion, death and res This week's Faithpoint is written by Fr. a manger, and when he v.ill come again tion was not merely a bad habit; it was a urrection. We are given the opportunity Gary Chamberland, CSC Professor of in glory to judge the living and the dead. fundamental defect of my personality. It to eut open our festering wounds of 11zeology at Notre Dame. He can be As a lifelong procrastinator, I have was who I was; it was my basic doubt so that they may be healed by the reached at gchamber@nd. edu. always called this season Panic. While I approach to life. · radiance of his light. We are called to The views expressed in this column love the idea of Advent, my mind is too True procrastinators know that there awaken and prepare for his coming with are those of the author and not neces often directed to other things. is no real joy in delaying a project until aets of praise and thanksgiving. We are sarily those of The Observer.. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR It's not arrogance, it's pride The sam_e football In response to the Dec. 3 column on their actions and force others to titled, "Notre Dame Arrogance," I com believe that this is representative of pletely disagree with such a classifica the entire group (snowballs anyone'?). tion. I am surprised that a fellow alum However I believe that Notre Dame is I am writing in response to yet letically in any number of areas. would take a stance that so often is not an arrogant institution. We strive another alumnus who is unhappy As for the games being "annoying mis eharacterized by people outside of to be the best in whatever we do and with the institution they no longer ly stretched into a marathon," and the extended Notre Dame familv. that goes for academics, athletics or attend on a daily basis. Mr. James losing the emotion and home field To me the culture is one of tn'lmen even graduation speakers. I don't Gillen accuses the Notre Dame advantage due to a televised game; I dous pride, not arrogance. Going to think our arrogance has been pushed administration of "prostituting the (and I hope and assume many oth Notre Dame fulfilled a lifelong dream to the forefront but rather a desire to entire football experience" to NBC ers feel this way) have no problem of mine and is something I will always succeed. This "football spectacle" was without even mentioning the expo with being given the opportunity to cherish. I believe that this pride is created by a desire to once again be nential benefits that the University stay an extra 1-2 hours at Notre rampant among fellow alums, current relevant in a passion that many cher reaps from the media deal. Dame Stadium on a couple students, faculty or subway alum that ish. I have no experience or inside Saturdays each fall. Each "annoy have at some point been associated What few might call arrogance l still knowledge of the contract my school ing" TV timeout allows the best with Notre Dame be it from growing hold to be pride. I am proud to be part has with NBC, but after checking band, student section, and alumni up going to football games, watching of the Notre Dame family whether we the Notre Dame News and network in the country more of an the movie Hudy, or just being able to go 0-12 or 12-0 in footb~ll and believe Information Web site, I know the opportunity to play songs, cheer visit campus. that it would take a lot to tarnish the following: the Notre Dame Football loud. and be recognized for their I never look at myself as better than multitude of accomplishments that this program is listed as the most valu accomplishments in between plays. anyone else based on where I graduat University has achieved. able team in college football ($101 While Mr. Gillen wants the admin ed from college but rather am hum million); the football program con istration to "protect home football bled that I could be a part of some Mark Connolly tributes $21 million towards aca games for those who love them," thing that I regard as special. There alum demics at Notre Dame (equal to the I'm simply grateful that the admin will always be situations where a scant class of'05 next 5 programs on the list com istration is looking out for the finan few create a negative reputation based Dec. 3 bined in their contributions to aca cial, academic and athletic interest demics at their respective institu of the entire University; and if I tions); and Notre Dame is able to have to sit through annoying keep all $9 million earned from the marathon games and receive a television revenue from NBC world class education in small part (Forbes 2007). because of a TV deal, I guess l can Crying over spilled beer What I gather from this is that the manage that. NBC deal-has not onlv allowed Notre This past weekend, I got a ticket, that our band is superior to any other Dame far more exposure than any John Whitty headed out to Los Angeles, but was hack band in the country. Would any other college program in the nation, junior not prepared for the unprovoked other opposing fan ever have a trom but it has also allowed Notre Dame Stanford Hall attack I would suffer minutes before bone player or any other band mem to grow academically as well as ath- Dec. 3 the game. ber attack them? Would the Band of While tailgating outside the stadi the Fighting Irish stoop to the level of um, I enjoyed an adult beverage while spilling precious adult beverages just the USC "Band" marched on the road to embarrass an opposing fan? No. way outside the Coliseum next to the This sunglass wearing, slow march Declining a bo-wl bid tailgate I was attending. I watched ing, and two song playing sorry the supposed band march past us excuse for a band member could I would hope that ND \vill seriously longer be with us. To our seniors, I say playing one of the two songs they never match our glorious individuals, consider deelining any bowl bid this thank you for your dedication. To the know. held up my adult beverage, and so I can't blame him, but he did not year. The oft spoken arguments for underclassmen, I hope that two years yelled "Go Irish". have to stoop to the level of spilling accepting a bowl bid are additional vvithout attending a bowl ''Vill be used The adult juice box in my hand my beer. My only way of surviving the practices, recruiting exposure and a as a motivating factor for the duration ended up on the ground, upon a pile game in person. reward for a job well done. The of your Notre Dame career. of broken glass doused in tears pour In this, I salute our band for their unspoken argument for accepting a The Notre Dame standards of intelli ing from my eyes. The party responsi ever present elass and talent and will bowl bid is money. gence, sportsmanship and athleticism ble for this travesty was not me, but a ever assert the primacy of the Band of Notre Dame does not need the will not be served by accepting a bowl member of the USC marching band. the Fighting Irish. money or the reeruiting exposure. The bid. Notre Dame has declined bowls in I was stunned to say the least. I A Slightly Drunk Mike Smith Senior, mediocrity displayed throughout the the past. This will not be setting a couldn't move and was thankfully six and six season falls well short of precedent. frozen and prevented from facing even the most lenient description of a surefire jail time from hitting the job well done. sorry excuse for a trombone player in Michael Smith I am not convinced that the 20 Paul McDonnell his stupid sunglasses that he was sen1or practices in December have a tremen alum Wf)aring f'or a night game. Alumni Hall dous carryover effect to the following class of'77 It became even more obvious to me Dec. 2 fall, especially since the seniors will no Dec. 3 THE OBSERVER page 10 CENE Thursday, December 4, 2008 BLAIR CHEMIDLIN I Observer Graphic the multitude of subject matters and restore Far-Away Downs to its full Jackman, fill the lead roles well, By JESS SHAFFER the myriad of characters each get their glory. And of course, along the way though there is nothing exceptional in Assistanr Scene Editor due. This is a film that you definitely they find love, hope, and adventure. their portrayals of Sarah and Drover. get your money's worth for, both in Their story continues after their hefty In fact, these complex, compelling The title, "Australia," is about as terms of its entertainment value and its droving, following their "family" characters would have been just as vague as they come, and yet it's atypical length. through the trials and tribulations of good in anyone else's hands. Basically, painstakingly difficult to come up with "Australia" follows Lady Sarah shady cattle business dealings and Kidman and Jackman brought little to an apt title for this epic film. Ashley (Nicole Kidman). a snooty WWII. the roles outside of Raz Luhrmann's direction is famous British aristocrat who journeys to the Full of twists and their star power. for the over the top "Moulin Rouge!" outback to investigate her husband's turns, tragedy and Full of twists and turns, The truly great with its glittery depictions and musical suspicious cattle business, which she success, the story is tragedy and success, the story performance came numbers. But "Australia" is memorable suspects to be a cover for his extra almost as expansive is almost as expansive as its from new comer, in quite a different way. Losing his typi marital affairs. Her guide to Australia as its location. Most Brandon Walters. cally gaudy approach, "Australia" is Drover (Hugh Jackman), an uncouth analogous to "Gone location. Most analogous to His portrayal of' takes on the daunting task of cinemati eattle herder, who's more than rough with the Wind," "Gone with the Wind," Nullah was simple cally addressing a marathon love story, around the edges. "Australia" manages "Australia" manages to cover and brilliantly racism, the plight of the aborigines, Upon reaching the ranch. Far-Away to cover tons of terri genuine. His char robber barons of Australian cattle Downs, Sarah finds her husband mur tory, while still fol tons of territory, while still acter and his tal herding and World War II. That's an dered, allegedly by an aboriginal lowing a core cast. following a core cast. ent are the heart awful lot of ground to cover, even with voodoo king, and her business in sham The film could have and soul of the in a 165 minute running time. bles. Nullah (Brandon Walters), a half used a bit more edit- film. But with the breathtaking backdrop aborigine, half-white boy, lives on the ing; in "Lord of the Hings: He turn of the While the story is detailed and of the Australian outback, somehow ranch with his mother, a worker on the King" fashion, there were about three lengthy, it is not dif'licult to follow. It's farm. He reveals to endings to the story. easy to become emotionally attached to Australia Sarah that Fletcher, the Overall the story remains controlled. the characters, and this is perhaps the ranch's manager, is The characters remain consistent most appealing aspect of' the film. Directed by: Baz Luhrrnann ruining the business throughout, while not being static. Additionally, the amazing scenery and intentionally to help Additionally, Luhrmann creates a uni cinematography contribute to create a Starring: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman and Carne, the ranch's rival formity and cohesiveness with his dis delightful work. Though viewers should Brandon Walters cattle business. tinctive artistic touch that utilizes be forewarned of the film's length, it's Upon firing the under themes of love, music, and social elit an appealing story that's vividly handed Fletcher, Sarah, ism. brought to life. It's an enjoyable epic Drover, and Nullah There was little to complain about that's worth every penny to see on the become a sort of platon concerning the casting. Appropriately, big screen. ic family. Together, they all the cast members, aborigine and lead an epic cattle drive white alike, are native Australians. across the outback to H(~adlining superstars, Kidman and Notre Dame's Chamber Orchestra. This tions, each foeusing on a separate aspect the Chorale's three annual concerts. By PATRICK GRIFFIN select ensemble feature one or two of Christ's life. The first portion describes Though the music comes first, and the Scene Writer advanced musicians at each orchestral the traditional Advent and Christmas sto recognition of the club's determination instrument. This weekend, the orchestra ries. The second depicts the passion, res and talent is paramount, the ticket sales As the spirit of Christmas begins to will offer its representation of "The urrection, ascension and spread of Jesus' are also of notable concern to the vocal blanket campus, one of Notre Dame's Messiah" to its patrons. word. Finally, the oratorio is a summa group. most diverse vocal groups offers a limited The piece that the Chorale will perform tion of the Hevelation of St. John. Revenue from ticket purchases funds time porformance of classical on Friday and Saturday is The Notre Dame Chorale has chosen the Chorale's domestic and international holiday celebration. This Handel's Handel's most renowned about fifteen separate songs from "The tours. Having completed a summer tour weekend, the Notre Dame "Messiah, masterpiece. It was com Messiah" to perform. The performance of New Zealand and Hawaii, the Chorale Choralo ushers in the posed in the summer of will last about and hour and a half, cul is currently planning their annual winter Christmas soason with their Notre Dame 17 41, during the Baroque minating with the celebrated "Hallelujah" break tour. This year, the club will travel pe.rl'o~rnance , ?.f G_eor.~e Chorale period. The German-born chorus. This piece concludes the second to the Southern and Eastern United Fndenc Handel s Messiah. composer wrote the orato of the three parts of the oratorio, but has States, stopping in Memphis, St. Louis, Composed of fifty-five mem DeBartolo rio (a musical piece com been chosen to close the Chorale's per Washington D.C., and Atlanta for per bers, both men and women, Performing Arts prised of vocal and orches formance because of its fame. formances. the Chorale is the otlidal con Center tral arrangements) in the The Chorale enthusiastically presents The Chorale, accompanied by the cert choir of the University. image of a libretto by this show as an ideal introduction into Chamber Orchestra, performs at H:OO With student participants Tickets: $3 Charles Jennens. the Christmas season. Featuring multiple p.m. on both nights in the Leighton ranging in age from f'mshmen Students, $8 Staff, "The Messiah" docu student solos, the concert appears to be Concert Hall of the DeBartolo Performing to graduate students, the $10 Adults ments the life and the an excellent showcase of musical expert Arts Center. Tiekets are currently on saiH ensomblf' is one of the most Christian significance of ise. "Singing Handel's 'Messiah' puts me and can be purchased online, at the box divnrse on campus. Undnr the Jesus Christ, focusing nspc>, in high Christmas spirits," sophomore oftiee or by calling 57 4-631-2800. Prices direction of Dr. Alexander Blachly, tlw cially on the passion. Though the oratorio Chorale member Steve Santay said. are $3 for students. $8 for staff and $10 Chorale focuses on the vocal composi was written during the Catholic season of "There are few feelings that can compare for adults. tions ranging from the Renaissance peri Lent, it has become tradition to perform to when you hear the Chorale singing the od to modern times. Handel's masterpiece during Advent. 'Hallelujah' chorus." Contact Patrick Griffin at The vocal company is accompanied by 'The Messiah" is divided into three por- A sellout is expected for the second of [email protected]. THE OBSERVER Thursday, December 4, 2008 CENE page 11 The Coen Brother's follow up their Academy Award \vinning "No Country Men" with this farcical story or stolen CIA mation, infidelity, mistaken' killings and a lot buffoonery. Former CIA analyst and aJconcmc Osbourne Cox (John Malkovich) hm,; hi<> pt"msonal files copied off hi.;; eomputer by hi.;; aNoree-soot<~-• ing wife Katie Cox (rilda Swinton) who to her lawyer. VV1len the lawyer's rar•onhru~ict leaves them at the g}m Hardboilies, the files finds its \·vay into the hands ofemnlovee Feldheirner ffirad PitO who mio;;t.akes classified information. He teams up with employee Linda litzke (Franees McDorman) they attempt to blaekmail Osbourne. v\lhat is hilarious and ealamitous. Tickets are $3. lemon takes on the starring always offer bread with the brownie, whether nut filled or By MICHELLE FORDlCE roll. Mixed with a erearnv meal. Why not provide it for M&M topped. A FooTBALL Cavaliers extend home streak against Knicks Trail Blazers ride Roy's hot shooting to win; Rondo earns first career triple-double in Celtics win vs. Pacers turnovers. winning streak to six games. Associated l'ress The Cavs were so efficient, The well-balanced Blazers put CLEVELAND - The Clewland James didn't even play in the five players in double-tlgures: Cavaliers have never been better fourth quarter. He was pulled Roy, Greg Oden. LaMarcus at home. with 2:33 left in the third quarter Aldridge, Rudy Fernandez and LeBron James scorpd 2·1 points but still managed six assists, five Steve Blake. Oden, the rookie and then grabbed an early seat rebounds, five steals and made center who missed all of last sea on the bPnch as the Cavs 10 of 10 free throws before kick son, finished with 13 points and irnprovod to I 0-0 on their own ing back and cheering on 10 rebounds for his sixth double floor for the first time in fran Cleveland's backups, who man double in the past 12 games. chise history with their 14th win handled New York, too. Antawn Jamison scored 22 in 15 games. 118-82 over the The Knicks, eyeing James as a points and Caron Butler added New York Knicks on WednP.sday free agent in two years, must be 16 fiJr the Wizards, who fell to an night. wishing they could jump in a Eastern Conference-worst 3-13. W(1aring repliea wine-and-gold time machine and transport Washington was coming oft' a 20- uniforms from their 1970 expan themselves to 2010. Along with point vietory at the New Jp,rsey sion season, when they played at injuries and the circus surround Nets on Tuesday night, but still is dingy Clnveland An~na, the ing guard Stephon Marbury's seeking its first wini1ing streak of Cavaliers built a 42-point lead in dismissal from the team, New the season. the seeond half and breezed to York played the second half Jamison's basket with 52 sec their sixth straight win. ThP-y without starting guard Quentin onds left pulled the hosts within also remained the Eastern Hichardson. 92-90, and Roy responded, blow Conferenee's only unbeaten team Late in the first half, ing past defender DeShawn at home. Hichardson was slapped with Stevenson at the top of the key ClevP-land opened 9-0 at home two quick technicals and ejected and laying the ball in for a f(mr in both the 11)76-77 and 1991-IJ2 by referee Hodney Mott. point lead with 35 seconds on seasons at HichfiPid Coliseum. Somewhere, assuming he was the clock. The 36-point margin of victory watching. Marbury must have Darius Songaila's 16-foot was C\pveland's largest in 171 smiled at seeing Hichardson get jumper got Washington back games against Nnw York. tossed. within two points, but he fouled With another blowout win, the After all, it was Richardson Steve Blake at the other end, and Cavs, who have won their last who had criticized Marbury after the former Wizards guard made nine gamAs by at least 11 point<;, a recent game in Detroit, when both foul shots to make it 96-92. AP improved to 15-:{ and continued with Marbury in street clothes, Songaila then missed a jumper, Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson goes up for a layup against the best start they've ever had. the Knicks were forced to play Blake rebounded and was Knicks forward Anthony Roberson during Cleveland's 1.1.8-82 win. Right now, it doesn't matter short-handed. "I don't look at fouled, and the fans headed for where they play. him as a teammate because the exits. while shooting 51 percent on 85-61 deficit with 2:44 remain "They'rfl really good every teammates don't do that," Butler, the two-time All-Star field-goal attempts. ing in the third quarter after where," Knieks first-year eoaeh Hiehardson said. who leads Washington in scor He pretty much kept up that Granger nailed a pair of 3-point Mike D' Antoni said before his The only moment of concern ing, started despite bumping pace across the board ers and Murphy completed a team was roeked by Cleveland for the Cavs came in the third knees with a Nets player Wednesday, shooting 9-for-19 three-point play to cap off a 21-5 for the seeond time in a week. quarter when James was pulled Tuesday. and adding eight rebounds and run, cutting the lead to 90-82 Mo Williams added 16 points, down by Harrington on a break "He's fine," Wizards interim four assists to his stats line. with 8:54 remaining in the Zydrunas Ilgauskas had 14 away. coach Ed Tapscott said before fourth. points and 10 rebounds, and tipoff. "Banged and bruised, but Celtics U4, Pacers 96 Boston responded with a I 0-0 none of Cleveland's starters Trail Blazers 98, Wizards 92 not too bad." Rajon Rondo notched his first run to put the game out of reach played more than 28 minutes. Brandon Roy took over down Perhaps, but Butler didn't career triple-double and Hay as Indiana failed to post eonsecu AI Harrington scored 20 the stretch Wednesday night, score at all against Portland until Allen se(wed 31 points, leading tive vietories ove1· the NBA's top points, Anthony Hoberson had 19 seoring 12 or his 22 points in the the final minute of the first half, the Boston Celtics over the two teams. The Pacers edged the and David Lee 16 with 16 final 8 minutes to help Portland hitting a 21-foot jumper with 47 Indiana Pacers, on Wednesday Los Angeles Lakers 118-117 rebounds for the Knieks, who beat the Washington Wizards seconds left to pull Washington night for their lOth straight vie Tuesday. shot 39 p11reent and made 28 and extend the Trail Blazers' within 45-43 at the break. tory. The Pacers beat the Celtics on He opened the second half ·with Hondo scored 16 points, Nov. 1, handing Boston one of its a 20-footer to tie it at 45, part of grabbed 13 rebounds and hand two losses while foreing the a personal 12-point third quarter ed out a career-high 17 assists. Celtics into a season-low 34.6 that kept the Wizards close. Still, Kevin Garnett added 26 points percent shooting and a season the visitors took a 77-72 lead and 14 rebounds for the Celties, high 24 turnovers. The Celtics' into the final period thanks in who matched their longest win only other loss since then eamc part to Fernandez's three-point ning streak since their 2007-08 at home to Denver on Nov. 14. play vvi.th 1.8 seconds to go. ehampionship season, a 10-garne Hondo did the majority of his Washington began the fourth run from Feb. 24-March 12. damage in the first half ·with 10 quarter with a 9-0 spurt capped Boston broke open the game in points, eight rebounds and nine by Nick Young's 3-pointer that the third quarter with a 26-8 run assist.'>, leading Boston to a 57-51 put the Wizards ahead 81-79. over the first nine minutes, with halftime lead. Portland shot 0-for-6 in that Garnett and Allen combining for Trailing by seven, Boston stretch, not scoring a point in 14. closed the first quarter with a 7- that quarter until nearly 4% Danny Granger led the Pacers 0 run for a 28-27 lead. The minutes had elapsed. with 20 points, while Troy Celtics beat Indiana for the sixth But that's when Hoy really Murphy ehipped in with 10 tinw in seven home games. began to assert himself, scoring points and 10 rebounds. Boston hosts Portland on seven points in a 9-2 run by the Hondo, who also added three Friday. The Trail Blazers eome in Blazers as they took an 86-83 steals, secured his triple-double with a six-game winning stnmk. lead. with 10:32 remaining in the third Indiana, which has dropped Hoy was honored Monday as quarter after he grabbed two eight of 11, travels to Cleveland Western Conference Player of the oftensive rebounds and fi.lllowed on Friday before a rematch with AP Week for his work from Nov. 24- with a nifty pass to Garnett for the Celtics on Sunday, finishing Boston guard Rajon Rondo goes yp for a rebound against 30, when he averaged 20 points, an easy layup. what appears to be its toughest Indiana's Troy Murphy during the Celtlcs' U4-96. 5.3 rebounds and six assists The Pacers chipped away at. an streteh of the season. The Observer accepts classifieds every business day from 8 a.m. ro 3 f.m. ar the Norre Dame offi<·e, 024 South Dining Hall. Deadline for next-day classifieds is 3 p.m. AI classifieds must be prepaid. 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HE .. hS.ER FRS Vd Rf .. ER'v !Cb Page 13 NFL USCHO.com Hockey Top 20 team record pre Pious 1 NOTRE DAME (40) 10·3·2 2 2 Boston College (1) 9·4·1 5 3 Minnesota (2) 7·2·5 1 4 Miami (OH) (2) 8·3-3 6 5 Colorado College 9-4·3 3 6 Northeastern 10·3·2 4 7 Boston University (1) 9-4-0 8 8 Denver (1) 9·5·1 9 9 Princeton (2) 9·2·0 7 10 Air Force {1} 13·1-0 11 11 Minnesota State 8·3·3 10 12 Vermont 9·3-2 13 13 Cornell 5·1·2 12 14 Michigan 9·7·0 14 15 Alaska-Anchorage 7-5·2 19 16 Dartmouth 6·4·0 20 17 Mass.·lowell 8·5·0 NR 18 Nebraska-Omaha 9·4·1 16 19 New Hampshire 5·6·3 15 20 Alaska 8·4-2 USA Today Hockey Top15 team record previous 1 NOTRE DAME (33) 10·3·2 2 2 Minnesota (1) 7·2·5 1 3 Boston College 9·4·1 6 4 Miami (OH) 8·3·3 5 AP 5 Boston University 9·4·0 8 Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia fields a ground ball during Game Three of the American League 6 Colorado College 9·4-3 3 Division Series. Pedroia won the American league MVP award on Nov. 1.8. 7 Denver 9·5·1 10 8 Northeastern 10·3·2 4 9 Princeton 9·2·0 7 10 Air Force 13·1·0 11 11 Minnesota State 8·3·3 9 MVP Pedroia earns new contract 12 Vermont 9·3·2 13 13 Cornell 5·1-2 12 Associated Press a Fenway Park news eon· son in both of his years with club option fbr 2015 that is 14 Michigan 9·7·0 15 fercnce. '"Hopefully in the the club. voided if he's traded. 15 New Hampshire 5·6·3 NR BOSTON Dustin next six years '.Ve can win "He embodies just about Although negotiations Pedroia has a Rookie of the some championships." everything we look fbr in a began during the summer, Year award, an MVP. a Gold Heading into his third Red Sox player, and that the Heel Sox expected Glove and Silver Slugger year in the majors. the 5- makes this a great day fbr Pedroia to be in contention and, of course, a World foot-9 second baseman has the organization," general for tlw MVP award and Series ring. already joined Cal Hipken manager Theo Epstein said. made their offer knowing NCAA Basketball And now he's got the big Jr. and Hvan Howard as the "Dustin plays hard, first and that arbitration awards fbr AP Top 25 bucks contract befitting one only play~.1rs in baseball his foremost, all the time. He \1VP winners ean be expen of the most decorated tory to follow a rookie plays to v•.rin. He plays for sive. team po;nts previous young players in ba..'ieball. award with an MVP. his teammates, not himself. A! 25. Pedroia saerifieed The Heel Sox second base Pedroia led the AL with 213 "What's not to lilm? lf we - actually. postponed - 1 North Carolina (72) 1,800 1 man, who earned $457,000 hits, 118 runs and 54 dou had 25 guys like him, we'd the chance for a free agent 2 Conneclicut 1,723 2 last season while winning bles while batting .326 vvith be in good shape. I don't jackpot for an averagt' 3 Pittsburgh 1,592 4 the AL Most Valuable 17 home runs, 83 RBls 20 think we'd be the Red Sox annual salary of around $7 4 Duke 1,526 7 Player award. agreed stolen bases. right now without Dustin million and 'tht' chance to 9 5 Gonzaga 1,489 Wednesdav to a S40.5 mil l {e is the first AL second Pedroia.·· stay with the organization 6 Oklahoma 1,437 11 to 7 NOTRE DAME 1,359 8 lion. si"x-v0ar contract that baseman win the MVP The elub e!Teetivelv that picked him in the sec 8 Texas 1,231 6 could keep in Boston award since Nellie Fox in bought out Pedroia's arbi ond round of the 2004 9 Purdue 1,086 10 through at least 2014. 1959 virith the Chicago tration vears and his tlrst draft.. He would be 32 when 10 Tennessee 1,016 12 "I wanted to be here a White Sox. And the Red Sox two years or free agency the contract expires, if the 11 louisville 1,003 3 long time," Pedroia said at have reached the postsea- (2013-14); there is also a Heel Sox pick up the option. 12 UClA 966 13 13 Michigan State 946 5 14 Xavier 902 16 15 Wake Forest 736 19 IN BRIEF 16 Syracuse 668 NR 17 Villanova 570 20 ~tars' Avery apologizes for Leach nef;!otiating new Raptors dismiss head 18 Memphis 526 18 Inappropriate remarks deal witff Texas Tech coach Sam Mitchell 19 Arizona State 401 14 DALlA') - Suspended Dallas Stars LUBBOCK, Texas - Texas Tech 'J'ORONTO - l'he Toronto Raptors 20 Georgetown 388 21 agitator Sean Avery Ilew to New York athletic director Gerald Myers fired eoaeh Sam Mitehell on 21 Miami (Fl) 309 22 on Wednesday for a meeting vvith NIIL says the school is negotiating a Wednesday and replaced him with 22 Davidson 286 24 commissioner Gary Bettrnan, and gave contract extension with Mike assistant Jav Triano, one day after an 23 Florida 281 17 a likely sample of what he'll say by Leach, amid reports that the Hod embarrassitig loss at Denver.· 24 Baylor 272 NR apologizing for comments about his Haiders coach has met with the l\fitchell led the Haptors to the play 25 Marquette 221 15 former girlfriends. University of Washington about otis in eaeh of the last two seasons and "I would like to sincerely apologize the Huskies' top job. was honored as the NBA's eoaeh of the for my ofl'~color_remar~s to the I?re~.s !Vtyers couldn't confirm newspa year for 2006-07. Toronto was off to a yesterday from Calgary. Avery satd. I per reports that Leach was in sluggish 8-9 start. duP in part to should not have made those comments Seattle this week to talk to UW h~juries. and I recognize that they were inap officials. Mvers said Leach, General manager Bryan Colangelo around the dial propr.iate. named Big 1 2 coach of the year said 'fuesday night's 132-93 loss to the "It was a bad attempt to build excite on Tuesday, didn't seek permis Nuggets was thr final straw. Toronto ment for the game, but I am now sion for an intervit'w and that he allowed Denver to shoot 60 percent acutely aware of how hurtful rnv hadn't been eontaeted by from the field and the Nuggets' 37 actions were. I caused unnecessary Washington. · assists were thc most by an NBA team NCAA FooTBALL embarrassment to my peers as well as Leach didn't return a call seek· in regulation this season. The 39-point people I have been dose with in the ing eomment Wednesday. A per difrerenee marked the liilh-worst loss Louisville at Rutgers past son who answered the phone h1 franehio;;e history. "I apologize for offending the great Wednesday at IMG and identified "Obviously, last night's game was just 7:30 p.m., ESPN fans or the NHL, the commissioner, my himself as one of Leach's agents an absolute kiek to 1l1e gut." Colangelo teammates, my coaching staff and the disputed that Myers has offcrrd a said. "When you look back it's a culmi Dallas Stars management and 0'.\'TIPr contniet extension. He deelinrd to nation of things. Expectations are high. ship." give his name and hung up. 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Thursday, December 4, 2008 The Observer + SPORTS page 15 NFL Minnesota judge blocks Viking suspensions Their attorney, Peter Associated Press Ginsbprg, didn't elahn victory, MINNEAPOLIS A instead saying, "It's a long Minnesota judge on hard road, It's going to take a Wednesday tern porarily long time for them to redaim blocked the NFL's suspension their reputations," of Vikings stars Kevin and Pat A message left by The Williams for violating the Associated Press SPeking league's anti-doping policy, reaction from the Vikings was but the players' status for not immediately returned Sunday's game at Detroit WPdnesday, · remained uneertain, Dan Nash, an attorney for Hennepin County District the NFL, told Larson before Judge Gary Larson issued the he issued the order that temporary restraining order granting it would be unprece at the players' request, say dented and create a ing he wanted more time to sideshow, disrupting the hear arguments in tiHJ case, Vikings team and sending a No further hearing date message to other suspended immediately was seL players that they could file The Williamses were among similar lawsuits, six players suspended for "This program (governing four ga.rnflS for testing posi banned substances) would be YOU CAN MAKE AWORLD tive for a diuretic that can be thrown into disarray," Nash used as a masking agent for said, steroids, They have argued But Ginsberg said his OF DIFFERENCE. that the substance containing clients' case is unique and NATIONAL CLANDESTINE SERVICE CAREERS the diuretic did- · they should be n't list all its given the bene Be a part of a mission that's larger than all of us. 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Following entry on duty, candidates will undergo e:xteostve training. information fully addressed US citizenship required. An equal opporumity employer and a drug-free work force. about thP sub have it reversed. " in courL For more information and to apply. visit: www.cia.gov stance but with- The Vikings THE WORK OF A NATION. held it from NFL Statement are 7-5 and in players, first place in The NFL the NFC North. argues that the with the league's policy on banned Williamses a big p~rt of their substances is collectively bar success, gained with the players' asso The two Pro Bowl tackles ciation and players are are the foundation of one of responsible for what is in the league's top run defenses their bodies, and leaders of a unit that has "This is one of the more dif played a big role in the ficult cases I've had in 23 Vikings ascending to sole pos- - years." Larson said before session of first plaee in the signing the order, "If I make division for the first time in a mistake, I've got to decide four years, on a temporary basis which "They're the first two guys side I'm able to make the here every morning at 7 mistake OIL" o'clock working out," said Larson said he would make Ellis Wyms, the backup to himself available to reeonsid Kevin Williams, "You see the er the issue "as quickly as dedication that those two you'd like me to hear iL" He guys have to this team and also said he expected lawyers this game, for the NFL, who participated "It's not that way around in the hearing by phone. the league with a lot of guys. would take the issue to feder A lot of guys in their position al court in Minneapolis to get would be able to take days off the suspensions reinstated, and chill ouL Those ·guys "There is no merit to this have unbplievable dedication lawsuit and we will promptly in what thev do," seek to have the order The ruling gives the Vikings reversed," the NFL said in a a newfound hope that they statement, may have the Williams Wall Both Kevin and Pat intact, at least for the imme Williams, who are not relat diate future, while they try to Diane Penning Jim Brickman Michael McDonald Sesame Street Livel ed, sat in the courtroom with sew up the division title, Home for the Holidays Holiday Concert Christmas Concert Elmo Makes Music their lawyers for Wednesday's "They'll get back and get South Bend Symphony Pianist & Composer Former Doobie Brothers Children's Show hearing, which lasted more their playbooks and start than two hours, Both focusing on Detroit," Sunday, Dec. 7 Monday, Dec. 15 Tuesday, Dec. 16 Thur.-5un, Jan. 1-4 declined comment afterward, Ginsberg said, Upcuminl! Shuws Valais V()'Yale fvent page 16 Tbe Observer + SPORTS Thursday, December 4, 2008 from 9-3 this s0ason. A pick six on the first throw of the We is sPeond half against North continued from page 20 Carolina ean 't be blamed on Weis. With a bum knee, he Alarm wPnt ofT somewhere in couldn't have thrown an inter the bowels of the sporting ception even if he tried to. world and we all dug our Neither can a blown coverage claws in and hung on for dear on lhP goal line against life. After nearly two weeks of Syracuse or an overthrow in unabridged WPls Watch, we overtime against Pittsburgh. If are linally right back whnrP the guys on the field make we started. Some people arc those plays, we would all be happy, some are sad. and whistling a very different Charlin Wnis is the head foot tune. ball coach at Notre Dame. A head coach is a lot like a If you thought the attention president. People are going to and public out•:ry was bad eritieize him anytime anything when his job was in jeopardy, goes wrong. Just look at Mr. imagine what it will be like Bush: At first glance it would now that it is secure again. seem that the man probably BPforn the thousands of still wears Velcro shoes. He scn~aming parrots break out does have a degree from Yale of their cagPs om~•~ again, and somehow managed to thrcatoning to throw them take residence on SI~iv•~s into a wood chipper at Pennsylvania Ave., he proba thn thought of another snason bly knows a thing or two that with Charlie at the helm, tnt's you and I don't. tukn a dPnpPr look. The same goes for Charlie. Anyone who knows who So, as you spend the next few Hudy is ean tell you that the weeks ranting in your dorm past two seasons have been rooms, at the dinner table or thP worst stretch in the pro in your elassrooms, remember gram's history. Tlwy'll tell you he too probably knows a thing about his inability to make or two that you and I don't. VANESSA GEMPISfThe Observer Head coach Charlie Weis walks off the field In defeat after Southern California's 38-3 victory adjustlm~nts or motivate his Take for nx;unpln the end of toam. Sonw 1wen complain regulation against Pittsburgh. over Notre Dame Saturday. about his arrogance. Would With just OVI:'r a minute to go you really want a coach to tell and tlw ball near midfield other candidates for the head detailed about it and start to you he stinks and his players Weis was faced with a fourth coaching position. implement some things, but we don't stand a chance'? Show and-!. Instead of safely punt Staying "Never talked to anyone else, knew at the end of that meeting me any person in sports who ing the ball away or sneaking continued from page 20 never asked anyone else to talk that we were on the same doesn't think he's the best, up the middle, the Irish called to somebody: didn't engage page," Swarbriek said. and I'll show you someone a play aetion fade route to same priorities, do we see the somebody for that purpose ... Swarbrick said the large who nnver will be. GoldPn Tate. The pass was same things that need to be whatever versions of that you amount of attention from the The Irish have fallen on incomplete and suddenly your tixed'?" can think of, we didn't do," he media, fans and alumni, while a tough times. but it didn't come four years of play-calling on Weis led the Irish to a 4-1 said. healthy aspnct or the program, out of nowhere. Last year Madden Pootball greatly out start this year before Notre Swarbrick said he talked to a did not factor into the decision after Notre Dame's :~8-0 drub weighed his expertise. Dame lost !bur of its last five to number of people, both inside making process. bing against USC, Pete Carroll However. if Tate had hauled finish 6-6. He has a 28-21 and outside the program, and "They do and say what they told tho press that he saw this that pass in, something he's record in his four years at Notre asked them for their opinions of do and say because they care so down year coming three years been known to do, Notre Dame. He coached the team to how Notre Dame could improve much," Swarbrick said. "And I ago - while Weis was still Dame would be in good posi two BCS bowls in his first two the team. He talked to people think that's a great thing. I don't busy •~ollneting jewelry in New tion to at least drive into field seasons. but then lost a school involved with both college foot pay attention to it substantively. England. goal range and win the game. record 15 games in the next ball and the NFL, he said. I don't look at it for advice or The nay-sayPrs say Weis Then it would have been good two. "You just talk to people," he good idna.s, Wfl don't survey it to can't. develop talent. Every ol' Charlie- our favorite Swarbrick described a two said. "What are vour observa see how it's running." facet of the 2008 team was offensive genius. step proenss used to evaluate tions'? What do you see when Swarbrick also said the possi stronger and better prepared To gauge real improvement, the program. First, determine you look at us'? What do you bility of a bowl bid did not than in 2007. The defense judgments can't be based on a how closely Weis' priorities think we ought to be focused impact the process, but he gave up an average of one less few missed plays or bounces matehed his. Should the two on'? They're open-ended ques expected Notre Dame to go to a touchdown per game this sea that didn't go the right way. differ drastically, he said, he tions that invite people with bowl, though he did not know son, and tlw offnnse averaged Perspective is kPy. This year would decide whether the dif special knowledge and expert where. one more touchdown per Weis took a dismal 3-9 team ferem~es could be resolved. ise to share their views with "If we'n~ presented with a sit game. and a strong recruiting class "But we didn't. We never you." uation that we think is right for If they make the same to 6-6. Wit.h a mediocre 6-6 did," Swarbrick said. "My list Swarbrick know after his the student athletes, that's con improvements next season, team and another outstanding and his list were remarkably Tuesday meeting with Weis that sistent with providing a gn~at and there is no reason to recruiting class on the way, · similar, and our views with Weis would be the head eoaeh. experience for them, not con think tlwy wouldn't, the Irish who knows what 2009 will where we need to go forward Based on what they talked flicting with finals, et cetera. would win three of the games bring. I'm willing to find out; were very mueh in sync. In that about in the meeting, Swarbrick then we 'II be eager to do it." he they lost this yPar. 9-3 ain't luekily, so is Notre Dame. sensn, it wasn't in doubt." said, he knew the two could said. too shabby. Swarbrick didn't specifically agree on a plan. Actually, the Irish were less Contact Dan Murphy at say what needed to b£~ fixed. He "Now we'll continue to build Contact Bill Brink at than a handful of pl~tys away [email protected] said he did not consider any out that plan, we'll get more [email protected] STUDY ABROAD THIS SUMMER THROUGH NOTRE DAME! Notre Dame will offer faculty-led programs in: Cape Town, South Africa Dublin, Ireland Please Paris, France SUMMER PROGRAMS Toledo, Spain INFORMATION SESSION recycle THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 7PM Vienna, Austria 125 DEBARTOLO The Observer. www.nd.edu/ ~ais APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/1/09 University of Cape Town ------, Thursday, December 4, 2008 The Observer + PAID ADVERTISEMENT page 17 Best of SATURDAY@ 10PM @MIDNIGHT 6 margot & the nuclear so and so's page 18 The Observer + SPORTS Thursday, December 4, 2008 said. "Certainly [she was] a when I've had a group with such say he's got a good chance at much better player statistically a great attitude . . . All my teams being an All-Ameriean a'i well - Big East than she was her freshman Seniors have been very good, but in many terrific senior year, but a terrific continued from page 20 year." continued from page 20 ways they were a special group. four years as well." Brown said that she was cur They all came in very fit and Notre Dame's leading scorer, per snt with 2.R1, despite play rently meeting with each play Alumni Field. worked their tails of[" senior forward Bright Dike (12 ing in only 84 sets on the sea er individually to go over this "Even though they were disap Walk-on defender Terry Lee goals, 29 points), could be grant son. season, but that the team pointed, they handled it very well, epitomized the work ethic of the ed a fifth year of eligibility after "She's tough," Brown said. would soon turn it's focus to they handled it like sportsmen," senior class, Clark said. He called not playing as a junior. Defender "And that's the reason she was 2009. Clark said. 'Their legacy may be the 5-foot-9, 155-pound senior Cory Rellas and goalkeeper in tlwre as the libero for us at "We're evaluating the sea that they helped next year's team. "one of the inspirations behind Andrew Quinn - who was Notre tlw end of the year." son," she said. "It's not like we I know it's going to happen - this team" because of the efl'ort Dame's starter this season until Kaelin paced the team with haven't looked to next season there's going to be a team that he brought to practice on a daily suffering an injury on Oct. 29 - 367 kills on the season and a at all, but I think while it's still before very long will make it to basis. may also apply for another year .258 hitting percentage. Kaelin fresh in our minds we're going the Final Four. I don't know After back-to-hack all-Big East after not seeing any game action was coming back after missing over what we did this year." when, but I know it'll happen selections, senior defender Matt as freshmen. the entire 2007 season due to With only Croal and senior sooner than later." Besler was named a Preseason Whether it has some returnees injury. ller freshman year, Justine Stremick graduating, Not all was lost, however, for a All-American heading into this or not, the nine-man senior cla'is Kaelin posted 318 kills but the future certainly looks team Clark had often called his year. He didn't disappoint, earn L'i one with which Clark has cher only a .188 hitting percentage. bright. best at Notre Dame. The Irish ing individual weekly conference ished his time. "I think Christina Kaelin captured the Big East regular and national honors several times 'These guys are just all terrific came back from her surgery Contact Sam Werner at season title for the second throughout the season while guys and they have been fanta<; and was very good," Brown [email protected] straight year, a first in the pro starting every game for the lri'ih. tic," Clark said. "I just can't say gram's history. "Without question he'll be in enou?,h positive things about "They played very nice soccer the MLS combine and have a fair them. - as nice a playing team as I've chance of being drafted," Clark ever had," Clark said. "They're a said of Besler. "We know he's an Contact Matt Gamber at BEARDED ASSASSIN great group, and I don't know Academic All-American, and I'd [email protected] what we can do as we head game against Wheaton as well into our conference games. as, notching her lirst double Belles The Belles are coming off of double of the season. She and continued from page 20 a successful Thanksgiving Beier eombined for 35 points, break that saw them earn one with Beier coming off the Trine. Murphy also pulled victory and a tough one-point bench in the gamfl. · down two rebounds. loss in the Anderson College "I expect us to have more Fellow freshman Patsy Tip-OtT Tournament. depth in our program this Mahoney hit a key three point "I think that Wheaton win year," Henley said. "We need to er in the first half and had a was great for us," Beier said. improve our overall team total of nine points in the "It was frustrating losing defensP, and be more balanced game. another close game but I think in our offense from last sea · The freshmen will have to that we are moving in the right son." help the team overcome the direction. The games over The Belles will look to keep loss of Alison Kessler to gradu break have helped us prepare up their winning ways when ation. well for our upcoming confer they host inter-conference foe "Alison was a good player ence games." Calvin on Saturday. Tip-off is but we have seven new players The Belles were able to set for 3 p.m. VANESSA GEMPISfThe Observer this year," Beier said. "I think defeat Wheaton at home on Senior guard Kyle McAiarney drives to the basket for a layup In that we are a very different Nov. 25 by a score of 81-78. Contact Katelyn Grabarek at Notre Dame's 102-76 win over South Dakota Tuesday. team and I can't wait to see Newsom was a force in the kgrabaraO [email protected] ------ Thursday, December 4, 2008 The Observer+ TODAY page 19 MICHAEL MIKUSKA HENRI ARNOLD BLACK DoG JUMBLE MIKE ARGIRION THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME J11JJWIIDJ1JK by Henri Arnold and Mike Argirlon Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square. 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California Tuesday to discuss th~ Even season and the future or the before football program. Swarbriek Notre said tlw decision came as a Dame's result of a review of the football embar- program. not directly regarding rassing 24- Dan Murphy Weis' job status. 23 loss to "Thn issue bm:onws, tho out Syracuse come of that analysis f()r me. is on Nov. 22, Sports Editor the things that I see that WP there were ought to focus on, are they con calls for sistent with the coach's view'!" Charlie Weis' headset. Arter Swarbrick said in a phone intnr the loss. there w~re calls for vinw with The Obsnrver. "Are we his head. on the same page, do we see the HY PHAM/The Observer The Notre Uame Crisis Notre Dame head coach Charlie Wels looks at the action during Notre Dame's 27-21 victory over see STAYING/page 16 Navy on Nov. 15. see WEIS/page 16 VOLLEYBALL Big East run highlights season that featured ups and downs before falling to Louisville in their losses being a five-set By SAM WERNER Brown did say. though. that said she saw several bright the final by a score of 3-1 (25- thriller to then-No. 4 California. senior Mallorie Croal would spots on this year's t!.Jarn, Sporrs Writer 23, 28-26, 15-25, 25-22). The Irish proceeded to go 9-5 have helped the Irish in those specifically freshman outside "We finished strong, and in the Big East. good enough long matches. Croai went down hitter Kristen Dealy. sophomore For Notre Dame coach Debbie that's definitely an important for fifth plaee in the confer with an ankle injury in the libero Megan Dunne, and junior Brown, the 2008 snason has thing," Brown said. "Even ence, but fifth-set struggles spring of her sophomore year, outside hitter Christina Kaelin. just been a series of ups and though we came only a couple continued to haunt Notre Uame and was hampered the past Dealy played in 116 out of downs. of points shy of winning the Big all year. The squad linished 2-·5 two years. The senior outside 117 sets this year and led the "It was a little bit of a roller East tournament, we certainly in matches that went the dis hitter played her last match in team in aces with 30. Brown coaster ride," she said. made strides in getting there. I tance, and just 3-7 in four-set Notre Dame's Oct. 21 loss to praised Dealy's all-around play, "Certainly we had some high felt that in our last couple of matches. In tilts that went the Long Beach State this season. speeifically her passing game. points, but we also had some matches, we just played a much minimum three sets, though, "[Croal] would have made a "We were hoping that she'd low points too. We'd have like higher level of volleyball." the Irish were 12-2. · huge difference," Brown said. be able to come in and do to have been more consistent The rollereoaster ride start~d "I think that was probably a "She's somebody that has big that," Brown said. "But the faet than it was." early for Notre Dame, who par coincidence," Brown said of her game experience, she's very that she did, and just the load Brown said the highest point ticipated in four early season team's struggles in the fifth set. poised, and she makes players that she carried, especially the of the Irish season was the tournaments in Notre Dame, "I don't think it was the fact around her better. In elose passing load, was big for us." tnam 's Big East tournament Minneapolis and Moscow, that it was a five-game match. games she's somebody that Dunne led the team in digs run. when it beat Connecticut Idaho. The Irish went 5-7 in Certainly I don't think it was wants the ball." and top-seed~d St. John's these matches, with one of conditioning or fatigue." Even without Croal, Brown see BIG EAST/page 18 SMC BASKETBALL MEN's SoccER Squad takes first home Seniors suffer heartbreak and conference victory By MATT GAMBER Associate Sports Editor leading the way with 20 points, By KATELYN GRABAREK and nine rebounds. For a senior class that had Sports Writer Junior Anna Kammrath also reached the NCAA Sweet 16 in chipped in lO points and eight each of it.<; first three seasons. a Saint Mary's del'eatf1d Trine rebounds for the night. Nov. 25 season-ending loss to for its first. home and MIAA "Our freshmen need to learn Northwestern in the tourna Confenmce victory of the season our program and what we are ment's second round was both to bring their reeord 3-3 (1-0). trying to establish." Belles shocking and shattering. "Our goal for this year is to coach Jen Henley said. "We "Tilis group of seniors really win eonf'erenee," senior Nieoh~ have a very talented young set their hearts on the Final Beif~r said. "We want to makn it group that will have the oppor Four." Irish coach Bobby Clark. to the finals of the conference tunity to contribute early for "I just feel so sorry for the sen tournament.." us." iors. I don't know if I've ever Ear.h or tlw last two Slli!SOilS Some of that young group seen a locker room more dis the Belles have reached the have had the opportunity to get appointed after ganw." Sf~mitinals of the MIA;\ tourna their feet wet early this season. The loss was the lirst - and mnnt. Tonight the Belles took a Freshman Kelley Murphy, only - at horne for Notre stl~p toward that goal with their scored six points, and made Dame (12-7-2) afkr a regular X0-72 victory. three key free throws down the season during which thn Irish The BellPs spmad the scoring stretch for the Belles against posted a 9-0-1 reeord at JESS LEE/The Observer around in the gamn against Senior defender Matt Besler deflects the ball during Notre Trine. with sPnior l·:rin Newsom see BELLES/page 18 see SENIORS/page 18 Dame's 2-1 win over Georgetown on Oct. 29.