/ ^ \ THE U b s e r v e r The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Marys OLUME 43 : ISSUE 88 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2009 NDSMCOBSERVER.COM Schmidt, Weber elected Pres., V.P. Donations With 51.9 percent of vote, ticket narrowly defeats Burdick-Sanchez in run-off election down; ND Thursday, Chamberlain said. By MADELINE BUCKLEY The Schmidt-Weber ticket News Writer • received 1,886 votes while S T U D E N T . fares better the Burdick-Sanchez ticket G o v e r n m e n t grabbed 1,746 votes. Junior Grant Schmidt and Chamberlain said the 310 E l e c t io n R e s u l t s than peers sophomore Cynthia Weber votes to abstain were exclud­ won the election for student ed from the denominator body president and vice pres­ used to derive the percent­ ident with 51.9 percent of the ages, but if the abstaining By AARON STEINER m % x , , vote in one of the closest elec­ votes had been included, nei­ Assistant News Editor tions in recent years, accord­ ther candidate would have ing to Judicial Council presi­ received the necessary 50 While donations to the dent George Chamberlain. percent to win the election. f i t * ■ University “certainly have been Schmidt and Weber defeat­ “This is the closest run-off I Sciimidt-Webcf'ij 51.9% of vote affected by the economic down­ ed juniors Laura Burdick and .election I have seen in my ^ * # 5 ^ (1,886 VOTHSj turn,” the University has fared Derek Sanchez, who received time here,” Chamberlain said. better than most of its peers, 48.1 percent of the vote. Schmidt said he is happy Notre Dame’s Vice President for Slightly less than half the with the high voter turnout Burdick-Sancht University Relations Lou Nanni J 1,746 vor undergraduate student body, ir-r-* m . . /-Nt ----- said Thursday. or 3,942 students, voted see ELECTION/page 4 Nanni said his office has seen a measurable impact on fundraising given the current economic situation, which he called “unprecedented in most Spring break Veterans honored at halftime of our lifetimes.” In the most recent seven- month period, the University Basketball fans give 'Wounded Warriors' standing ovation raised slightly over$157 million on despite in cash, pledges and deferred gifts, down almost 90 million from the previous year, which By FRAN TOLAN Nanni said was a record year recession News Writer for donations. “The situation has affected By AMANDA GRAY At halftime of the Notre philanthropic giving across the News Writer Dame men’s basketball game board, and Notre Dame’s not against Louisville Thursday, immune to that,” Nanni said. the team honored four United He emphasized that Notre This spring break, the economy has States soldiers that were Dame has fared better than its had an effect on travel and prices, injured in combat -in peers. according to Anthony Travel’s Leisure Afghanistan. “Relative to other schools, Manager Kayleen Carr. But it’s an The four “Wounded we’ve been doing reasonably effect that benefits the traveler. Warriors” — Lance Corporal well,” he said. “We have a very “Prices are cheaper,” Carr said. Anthony Villarreal, Staff loyal following in alumni, par­ “Similar packages are cheaper this Sergeant Leroy Petry, Staff ents and friends. ... We’re really, year than last year.” Sergeant Dillon Behr and Staff really privileged in terms of the There isn’t a noticeable change in S erg ean t F reddie De Los adhesion and loyalty [of the amount of people vacationing, Carr Santos — were greeted at donors].” said. midcourt by a standing ova- PAT COVENEY/The Observer Nanni called Notre Dame a Vacation destination trends are Members of the “Wounded Warriors” were honored at slightly different. Cruises and cruise see HALFTIME/page 4 halftime of the men’s basketball game Thursday. see DONATION/page 6 packages were the popular item last year, Carr said, while this year land packages, including airfare, hotel rooms, and in some cases, food and drinks, are the most popular choice. “Compared to last year, students are getting a better deal because the pack­ Irish Gardens peddling flowers ages are all-inclusive,” Carr said. The average cost of these all-inclu­ Student-run business promotes wares in anticipation of Valentine's Day celebrations sive packages is $850, she said. Prices for flights are also down pus. Julien and three other because of lower fuel costs, Carr said. By LIZ O’DONNELL student managers, Mary “People are paying $500 for hotel News W riter McDougall, $ara Snider and airfare this year, what last year and Michelle Maloney, would have gotten them just airfare,” With Valentine’s Day on oversee the business. she said. Saturday, student-run They are currently in the Carr said companies are also adver­ business Irish Gardens is middle of their Valentine’s tising plenty of last-minute deals to using the occasion to Day campaign, which bring in more customers. advertise its name on cam­ Maloney said is one of All of these cheap prices have been pus as well as accommo­ their busiest times of the good for Anthony Travel. date the hundreds of stu­ year. “We’ve had more spring break busi­ dents who have placed “It is definitely busy ness than last year,” Carr said. orders for bouquets. around Valentine’s Day This year’s most popular Spring “We are hoping to pro­ every year, it is absolutely Break destination for students is mote our name around packed,” she said. “This is Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Carr said. campus,” student manager our first themed campaign, Other popular destinations are Riviera Mary Kathleen Julien said. and we are hoping to pro­ Maya, which is south of Cancun, and “We want the campus com­ mote the store as much as Punta Cana, in the Dominican munity to be aware that possible.” Republic. we are around campus.” To promote the event, DAN JACOBS/The Observer Irish Gardens is a stu ­ Jacyln Klaus and Mary Kathleen Julien, employees at Irish Gardens, see BREAK/page 6 dent-run business on cam­ see FLOWERS/page 6 show off arrangements for sale at their shop. page 2 The Observer ♦ PAGE 2 Friday, February 1.3> 2009

Inside C olumn Question of the Day: W hat a r e you d o ing fo r v a l e n t in e 's d a y ? Valentine's Day don'ts With Valentine’s Day fast approach­ ing, many Notre Dame students may need help figuring out what to buy for that special someone. Billy Cowhey Sarah Gatens Mike Sheehy Michael D’Netto Unfortunately, I can’t help you. freshman freshman freshman freshman This was made abundantly clear to Irena Zajickova Keough Welsh Family Keough Keough me when an anonymous male News Wire ‘When is that “You mean “Finding true “Finding true friend asked me Editor what he should again?” Singles love at U o f M.’ love back at give his girlfriend, Awareness home." and then shot all of D ay?” my suggestions down. Apparently, I’m too stupid to know what girls want for Valentine’s Day. Even though I am, in fact, a girl who wants stuff for Valentine’s Day. However, I’m pretty sure that I’m qualified to tell you what NOT to buy. I’ve been subjected to many awful gifts. Below, I’ve compiled a handy list of presents that you should avoid at all costs. In B rief For him: uA decorative box. Boys don’t store Ten Years Hence Lecture their belongings in decorative boxes. Series will present a lecture Unless the box is decorated with beef e n title d , “Sustainability: Past, Present and Future jerky or pictures of attractive sports- from a Corporate View.” caster Erin Andrews, skip this one. Friday in the Jordan uSweaters for his dog. The only way Auditorium in the Mendoza your boyfriend will appreciate this is if College of Business. The lec­ he aspires to be an eighty-year-old ture will take place between woman. 4 10:40 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. uAny kind of ceramic figurine. What’s he supposed to do with it? Collect and The annual Edith Stein trade them amongst his friends? Project will take place uA stuffed animal that’s dressed exactly throughout the day today. like you. I don’t understand why anyone The conference will address would buy this for someone they love. women’s issues which will include speakers, a Mass, Why don’t you just wallpaper your meals. Saint Mary’s and boyfriend’s room with giant pictures of Notre Dame students are your face? invited free of charge, but must register at https://mar- For her: ketplace.nd.edu/cce/index.c uAn exercise video or a bathroom scale. fm. Even if your girlfriend has-put on weight, I don’t think Valentine’s Day is PAT COVENEY/The Observer The Pasquerilla East the best time to remind her of it. Fans smile for the camera as they cheer at the Notre Dame men’s basket­ Musical Company (PEMCo.) uLow-fat chocolate. Same reason. ball game Thursday. The team beat Louisville 90-57, ending a seven game will show the musical “The uAnything targeted toward elementary- losing streak. Producers” tonight and school children. I once jokingly said I Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in wanted a “Barbie: Fairytopia” DVD dur­ Washington Hall. T ickets ing a trip to the mall. I got it two weeks are available at the later for my birthday. Last time I LaFortune box office, $6 for checked, I’m not five. O ffbeat students and $8 general admission. uJewelry followed by the phrase “If you Woman loses record-break­ Lt. Don Hutson says Columbia says she found don’t like it, my mom said she wanted ing fingernails in crash Redmond was ejected from the tagless purebred dogs The Student Union Board it. ” Unfortunately, this is yet another SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah an SUV in the crash and last week and didn’t know (SUB) will show “Twilight” true story from my life. woman listed in the Guinness taken to the hospital in seri­ the owner. She maintains in 101 DeBartolo Hall uAny kind of weird food. For example, Book of World Records for ous condition. that she kept the two dogs tonight and Saturday at cooking a romantic dinner complete her long fingernails has lost Redmond has been fea­ for a few days, then sold 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.. with salad made with lettuce and mush­ them in a car crash. Lee tured on TV in episodes of them so they’d have a good Tickets are $3. rooms from your pet iguana’s food dish. Redmond of Salt Lake City “Guinness Book of World home. This happened to a friend of mine, and sustained serious but non- Records ” and “Ripley’s Police charged her with The Browning Cinema will is the opposite of a fun evening. life-threatening injuries in Believe It or Not.” theft of lost property. They present the film “Welcome the accident Tuesday. say she didn’t take reason­ to Sarajevo” Saturday at For anyone: Redmond’s nails, which Woman charged for sell­ able measures to find the 9:30 p.m. The event is free uA his-and-hers gravestone. Yes, such hadn’t been cut since 1979, ing neighbors’ dogs owner. but ticketed. Tickets can be an item actually exists. This doesn’t say, were broken in the crash. COLUMBIA, Pa. — A 27- The owner told the obtained by calling 574-631- “I love you.” It says, “One day I may kill According to the Guinness year-old central Lancaster Intelligencer 2800. you in your sleep.” Web site, her nails measured Pennsylvania woman is in Journal that she and her Hopefully my suggestions were help­ a total of more than 28 feet the doghouse after alleged­ family live on the same To submit information to be ful and all of you were able to steer long in 2008, with the longest ly selling her neighbors’ block as Anderson. included in this section of The clear of getting your sweetie anything nail on her right thumb at 2 West Highland terriers on Observer, e-mail detailed as stupid as the gifts I listed above. If feet, 11 inches. Craigslist for $150. Information compiled information about an event to you’d like to thank me, I’ll be spending Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Brandi Anderson of from the Associated Press. [email protected] . Valentine’s Day in my room, watching “Barbie: Fairytopia ” and eating some low-fat chocolate. TODAY TONIGHT SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY The views expressed in the Inside tr Column are those of the author and in not necessarily those o f The Observer. Contact Irena Zajickova at izajicko@nd. edu 2

< C o rr ec tio n s o o HIGH HIGH HIGH 34 HIGH HIGH 34 HIGH The Observer regards itself as a professional publica­ 41 tion and strives for the highest standards of journal­ LOW 25 LOW LOW 23 LOW LOW 21 LOW 27 ism at all times. We do, however, recognize that we will make mistakes. If we have made a mistake, please contact us at 631-4541 so we can Atlanta 65 / 43 Boston 39 / 28 Chicago 37 / 31 Denver 4 3 /1 9 Houston 69 / 53 Los Angeles 60 / 48 Minneapolis 32 / 26 correct our error. New York 37 / 32 Philadelphia 49 / 44 Phoenix 64 / 43 Seattle 45 / 34 St. Louis 55 / 37 Tampa 77 / 63 Washington 42 / 38 Friday, February 13, 2009 The Observer ♦ CAMPUS NEWS page 3 Sophomores to host Campus celebrates Darwin parents over weekend Scientist's 200th birthday observed with party , poetry slam event

Wilkinson, biology graduate The poems included limer­ By ALICIA SMITH part in bingo, a special Mass and By TESS CIVANTOS a dinner on Saturday. student Matthew Barnes and icks, haikus and sonnets, and News Writer News Writer Meg Griffin, the president of the Cici Holley, a senior biology addressed topics ranging class of 2011, oversaw the plan­ student. from the Great Tennessee Sophomore Parents’ Weekend, ning of this event. Charles Darwin has been The event brought students Monkey trial to Darwin’s a time for parents to participate “Sophomore Parents’ weekend dead for 127 years, but over and faculty from different famous trip on the H.M.S. in activities with their daughters, is the first in a series of weekends 80 Notre Dame students and disciplines together. Beagle. kicks off at Saint Mary’s College designed to allow girls to show off faculty members celebrated “This event is a confluence Grace Ho wrote a letter to today. their campus and college experi­ his 200th birthday with a of science and the arts, a Darwin from the perspective Sophomore Rachel Flaherty ence to their parents,” Griffin party and poetry slam event chance to see how those two of the pigeons he raised for said she is looking forward to said. “This is a great opportunity Thursday night. things meshed,” Hollocher research. Her poem, “Dear spending time with her family. for parents to see where their Professor Hope Hollocher of said. “There’s this idea of dif­ Darwin, Love Pigeon,” won “I am very excited for daughters live and work, and the biology department ferent departments getting the form category. Sophomore Parent’s Weekend who they interact with on a daily organized the event, which together. It’s really cross-dis­ Gabriel Pham wrote a because it allows my parents to basis.” was sponsored by both the ciplinary.” tongue-in-cheek limerick come to Saint Mary’s College and About 350 students and par­ biology department and Notre The judges graded the about how evolution and nat­ see the places that I spend my ents will be attending the week­ Dame’s Environmental poems on form, performance, ural selection make it difficult time at away from home,” end. Research Center. content and humor. Audience for guys who lack financial Flaherty said. “The purpose of this weekend “The biology department cheers determined the win­ stability to mate. For Katie Brown, the weekend is to create a bonding experience hadn’t organized anything ner of an audience apprecia­ “A disclaimer, this poem is will be an opportunity for her to with parents and daughters and fun for the ‘Darwin at Notre tion category. a little risque,” Pham said see her parents outside of breaks. celebrate their daughter’s educa­ Dame’ series, and his birth­ The overall winners were before reading. “My mom hasn’t been on cam­ tion,” Griffin said. day was still open, so we Kyle Rocca and Angela Salvo, Biology student Cat Stecyk pus since move in at the begin­ “I wanted my parents to come planned this,” Hollocher said. whose poem honored all the and English major Michelle ning of the year, so I am excited to this weekend so that they could The audience drank tea and scientists before Darwin Romeu teamed up to write for her to see everything again,” spend time with me at my home munched on scones while 23 whose efforts helped his dis­ “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Brown said. away from home, and also so we students and Hollocher s coveries. Mentioning Fish, Evolution Fish.” The weekend contains many could have fun doing things we seven-year-old daughter per­ M endel’s p eas, “This was a cool idea,” different events planned to help wouldn’t normally get to do,” formed the poems they had Leeuwenhoek’s microscope, Romeu said. “It’s a fun way to students bond with their parents Flaherty said. written. and many others, their poem enjoy poetry and science.” while at school. On Friday, there Hollocher helped judge the concluded, “The past we will be a silent auction. Parents Contact Alicia Smith at poetry competition, along must remember, but the Contact Tess Civantos at and students are invited to take asmithO 1 @sai ntmarys.edu with English professor John future lies with you.” [email protected] Edith Stein Project to discuss love, relationships, dignity Fourth annual conference aims to empower men , women to 'evaluate honestly their own lives and relationships'

panel discussions. conference. Church, she said. hosted by the Identity Project of By LAURA McCRYSTAL “Our purpose is to engage men Podlaski said she hopes that “We hope that this conference Notre Dame (idND). idND became News Writer and women in discussion on their between 300 and 400 participants compels and empowers men and an official club after the first Edith inherent worth and dignity in a will attend the conference on women to evaluate honestly their Stein Project in 2006, she said. The fourth annual Edith Stein manner that is relevant to every­ Friday and Saturday. own lives and relationships,” she “It all began with a group of Project will focus on issues relating day life, with an emphasis on the The conference presents views of said. friends with a passion for the beau­ to love through a variety of events, dignity of women,” said senior human dignity based on optimism Podlaski has attended each of the ty and inherent worth of every per­ including 25 speakers and two Caitilin Podlaski, the chair of the and the teachings of the Catholic four Edith Stein Projects, which is son,” she said. Although online registration closed Wednesday, Podlaski said people could still attend as many of the events as they like. Most events will be held in McKenna Hall. Two of the 25 speakers are Film, Television and Theatre professors Susan Ohmer and Don Grafton, UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIPS who will give a presentation on “Love in Film and Television” Friday evening. The project’s Web site lists the Monday, March 23 schedule of events, including Application deadline speakers on issues such as homo­ sexuality, contraception, family life and healthy relationships. Monday, April 20 The two panels during the con­ ference will feature student speak­ Decision notification ers, who Podlaski said offer unique perspectives on the issues. Monday, April 27 According to the conference Web site, Friday afternoon’s panel will Commitment deadline examine the hook-up culture and how it is related to the difference between internal and external beauty. Podlaski said Saturday after­ noon’s panel concerns violence against women. .“We have several students on the panel, and some of them share very personal stories,” she said. “It is eye-opening and yet also very inspiring.” The conference concludes Saturday evening with a formal banquet. Podlaski hopes that students will experience new points of view by attending the conference. “People may or may not agree with all of the positions presented, but this is an academic confer­ ence,” she said. “Therefore, diverse opinions are not only encouraged but absolutely necessary for fruitful dialogue and for the conference to fulfill its mission.”

Contact Laura McCrystal at [email protected] page 4 The Observer ♦ CAMPUS NEWS Friday, February 13, 2009

when buying textbooks are true heroes here.” “I think they were gonna Election the top platform ideas on the The halftime ceremony con­ beat us up if we hadn’t won,” list, Schmidt said. Halftime sisted of a video tribute and he said with a laugh. continued from page 1 “If we are going to accom­ continued from page 1 an acknowledgment at mid­ Unbeknownst to Jackson, plish those we will have to court of the four soldiers, Petry said he was expecting and the close election start now,” he said. tion from the sellout crowd each of whom was presented nothing less than a win. because close elections create The promise of expanding during intermission of the with a Notre Dame auto­ “The team hasn’t been high expectations for the win­ ‘Grab n Go’ food options is home team’s graphed bas­ doing very well. We got to ner. also a plan that will be imple­ win. ketball. After meet with.the coaches earlier “I want this position to be mented quickly, he said. “It was a lot the soldiers and we told them, ‘Hey, we’re earned,” he said. Schmidt said he and Weber to take in, emo­ “It was a lot to take received their letting you guys know we Weber said the close elec­ want to continue to address tionally. I held in, emotionally. I held balls, the came here to see you guys tion puts more pressure on the frequent question from it in but it is a it in hut it is a weird crowd broke win,”’ he said. the duo to perform well in students about what student weird experi­ out in chants Captain Joe Kosek, a Notre office. government actually does. ence,” Lance experience. ” of “U-S-A.” Dame assistant professor and “So many people voted, and “Cynthia and I want to Corporal Retry, whose former Notre Dame ROTC Derek and Laura had so many make student government Villarreal said Lance Corporal son Landon cadet, said Brey was instru­ supporters,” she said. “They more visible,” he said. immediately Anthony Villarreal accompanied mental in organizing the half- are going to hold us to a high Despite their defeat, after the trib­ U.S. Army him to mid­ time ceremony. standard,” Burdick and Sanchez said ute. “You ju st court, said the “It’s amazing for me to see Weber said she is confident they believe in their campaign think you went crowd’s reac­ that key players at the the Weber-Schmidt adminis­ platform and will not aban­ over there and tion was emo­ University like Mike Brey are tration will represent the don it. did your job and you have all tional for him. takihg such steps to recog­ Burdick-Sanchez supporters. “We will work on our. plat­ these people appreciate you “Having [Landon] here after nize the soldiers abroad,” Schmidt said the high voter form ideas without the title,” in that way. It kind of makes I’ve been wounded is great,” Kosek said. “We just want to turnout is an indication of the Burdick said. you grateful for what you’ve Petry said. “I want to thank try to make it as amazing as strength of both tickets. She said her and Sanchez done.” everybody for we can for the Wounded “These four clearly repre­ discussed the implementation The halftime their support.” Warriors.” sent the student body,” he of their ideas with the neces­ presentation Brey, m ean­ Kosek said the men’s bas­ said. sary departments during was part of 7 think it’s great that while, said he ketball program contacted Schmidt said he believes his campaigning, and they will “Camo Night” as a University, we’ve and his team the Notre Dame Army ROTC experience as student body continue to do so next year. at the Joyce done this camo night might have to help plan the event. vice president along with Although she lost, Burdick Center, an event owed extra “As far as the W ounded Weber’s current job as sopho­ said she is happy with the Notre Dame and honored [the thanks to the Warriors go, we didn’t really more class president were large number of students who coach Mike troops]. ’’ troops. Notre have any role except helping crucial in earning the win. made the effort to vote. Brey began last Dame was on contact them,” he said. Weber said she believes “I think it’s saying some­ year. Every fan a seven-game “They’ve done a great job of their grassroot campaign also thing about the candidates in atte n d a n c e Mike Brey losing streak bringing them in. We’ve just impacted the outcome of the that this many people voted,” received a cam­ men’s basketball coach before blow­ acted as a consultant for election. she said. “Obviously both ouflage T-shirt ing out their trip here, and figuring “We took time to meet with tickets had a lot of support. It upon entering Louisville 90- out things they might want to individual students and we w asn’t a blowout.” the game. 57. do when they’re here.” listened to what they want,” Burdick emphasized that In May 2007, Brey traveled “Those guys brought me All four soldiers sat court- she said. her ticket only lost by 140 to Kuwait as part of some good karma, I guess,” side for the Irish win. With As student body vice presi­ votes. “‘Operation Hardwood,” a Brey said. “I spent some time just over six minutes remain­ dent, Schmidt said he is in the “That’s awfully close,” she four-day basketball tourna­ in our reception area with ing in the first half of the position to implement his said. ment in which he coached a them at 2:00.” game, the public address platform ideas right away. Schmidt and Weber both team of service members. Notre Dame point guard announcer asked all veterans “Since I’m in office this said they are excited and After returning to the United Tory Jackson agreed, saying: and those currently serving year, a lot of our work will ready to lead the student States, Brey said the trip was “The way they fight for us — in the military to stand and start now,” he said. “There body starting April 1. one of the top five experi­ it was one of those things — be recognized. are also things Bob and I “Right now, we are ences of his life. we kind of returned the favor “It’s awesome. To have want to get done before his pumped,” Schmidt said. “We “I think it’s great that as a for them, fought for them a Notre Dame fans cheer for term ends.” will continue to evaluate ways University, we’ve done this little.” you is unreal, really,” The taxi reform plan, which to better Notre Dame.” camo night and honored [the Besides, the 5-foot-l 1 Villarreal said. will offer students coupons to troops],” Brey said after Jackson joked that he would cover cab fares, and the effort Contact Madeline Buckley at Thursday’s game. “This year, be afraid of the consequences Contact Fran Tolan at to create cheaper options [email protected] though, we actually had some if the team were to lose. [email protected] LAFAYETTE SQUARE 3-5 Bedroom Townhomes Will It Be Spring Break or... $350 per month per person including free Internet a Spring “Breakdown”? (574)234-2436 Kname/i Pnap&itieA, Get some extra cash to make your Spring Break extra special. As a student of Saint Mary's College, Holy Cross College, or the www.kramerhouses.com University of Notre Dame, you are not only eligible for membership, but you qualify for a Visa® Credit Card with a $1,500 line-of-credit and a low 7.9%APR* on all balance transfers. NQMA is a truly unique dining and drinking experience featuring a creative blend of culinary delights with a delicate touch of Current cardholders may even qualify for an Asian flavors in an exciting yet intimate setting. Also come and enjoy increased line-of-credit, or a card upgrade our stylish and contemporary fusion martini bar.

CM KONA 119 North Michigan Street Downtown Southbend 5 7 4 .2 3 3 .4 9 5 9 1 ClubNOMA.com Special offer: receive $15 off on your next visit W o r ld & n a t io n Friday, February 13, 2009 COMPILED FROM T H E OBSERVERS WIRE SERVICES page 5 International N ew s Judge pleads not guilty to bribery Islamic group agrees to truce CAIRO — The deputy leader of Hamas said DeLaughter charged with five federal counts including conspiracy and mail fraud Thursday night that the Islamic militant group agreed to an 18-month truce with Israel for the Gaza Strip, the official Egyptian news Associated Press agency reported. Moussa Abu Marzouk told MENA that JACKSON, Miss. — A Egypt’s government, which has been mediat­ judge known for success­ ing between Hamas and Israel, would fully prosecuting a whitp announce the truce in two days after consult­ supremacist decades after ing with other Palestinian factions. a civil rights-era killing In Jerusalem, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert’s pleaded not guilty office said the Israeli government had no com­ Thursday to five federal ment on the report. charges in an unrelated Earlier in the day, Egyptian and Hamas offi­ judicial bribery scheme cials reported progress in truce talks, which that has snared some of included llamas’ strongman from Gaza, the state’s wealthiest Mahmoud Zahar, and Egypt's top mediator, attorneys. intelligence chief Omar Suleiman. Mississippi Circuit Judge Bobby DeLaughter was Pakistan admits to link with attacks influenced with a promise ISLAMABAD — Pakistan acknowledged the that former U.S. Sen. Mumbai attacks were partly plotted on its soil Trent Lott would help him and announced criminal proceedings against get appointed to the feder­ eight suspects, including three alleged ringlead­ al bench, according to an ers, in a sign it is heeding U.S. and Indian eight-page indictment demands to punish those responsible for the unsealed Thursday. Lott deaths of 164 people. has not been accused of India called Thursday’s announcement a wrongdoing. “positive development” and the news was wel­ DeLaughter, a judge in comed by Washington, which had feared ten­ Hinds County, which sions the attacks triggered between the includes Jackson, is nuclear-armed neighbors would distract charged with conspiracy, Pakistan from its struggle against the Taliban mail fraud and obstruc­ and al-Qaida. tion. His arraignm ent in “I want to assure the international communi­ U.S. District Court in ty, I want to assure all those who have been vic­ Oxford came just two days tims of terrorism, that we mean business,” after Lott's brother-in-law, Interior Ministry chief Rehman Malik said at a noted anti-tobacco attor­ news conference, while holding up a copy of the ney Richard “Dickie” findings that were later handed over to India. Scruggs, pleaded guilty to mail fraud charges. AP DeLaughter’s attorney Former trial lawyer Richard Scruggs, center, is escorted out of the U S. District Courthouse did not immediately in Aberdeen Miss., by U S. Deputy Marshals Scotty Peters, left, and Neal Cruse, right. National N ew s respond to a message from The Associated Press. a hard look at the communicated with the ed $1 million to Peters to Inspection costs five their lives DeLaughter presided DeLaughter case. A plea Scruggs legal team help persuade DeLaughter DALLAS — Fire officials failed to identify over a bitter dispute deal in which Scruggs through Ed Peters, afford­ to rule in Scruggs’ favor. serious safety concerns, including a lack of among Scruggs and other admitted trying to influ­ ing them a unique and The government has smoke detectors and proper exits, when they lawyers over millions of ence DeLaughter added valuable opportunity to seized $425,000 from inspected an east Texas homeless shelter dollars in fees from two years to Scruggs’ sen­ foresee and attempt to Peters, which is all they where five men later died in a fire, according asbestos litigation. tence Tuesday. influence his rulings,” the say is left after taxes and to records obtained by The Associated Press. Scruggs, a chief archi­ Prosecutors say Scruggs indictment says. stock market losses. Peters “Looks OK” was the only thing written on tect of the multibillion-dol- and his associates exploit­ Others allegedly involved has not been charged and one report prepared after an April 2005 lar tobacco settlements of ed DeLaughter’s weak­ in the scheme are former has not returned calls'for inspection, one of the documents provided by the 1990s, has admitted nesses: his relationship Mississippi Auditor Steve comment. the city of Paris in response to the AP’s request he was involved in a with his mentor, former Patterson and two dis­ DeLaughter was once an under the Texas Public Information Act. scheme to entice Hinds County District barred attorneys, Joey assistant district attorney None of the five inspections conducted in the DeLaughter to rule in his Attorney Ed Peters, and Langston and Timothy under Peters. They made 10 years before the Jan. 5 fire was by a state- favor by promising he’d be his desire to be a federal Balducci. headlines in 1994 by suc­ certified fire inspector, and all failed to notice appointed to the federal judge, Langston also has plead­ cessfully prosecuting that the facility lacked the basic safety require­ bench. Lott talked to Scruggs and the others ed guilty to trying to influ­ Byron de la Beckwith for ments for overnight occupancy. Dozens of men DeLaughter but ultimately hired Peters, DeLaughter’s ence DeLaughter on the 1963 assassination of lived amid containers of used clothing and recommended someone old boss and close friend, Scruggs’ behalf. Balducci Mississippi civil rights other highly flammable material. else for the job. to influence him behind and Patterson pleaded leader Medgar Evers. The Scruggs was already the scenes, according to guilty to conspiring to case was portrayed in the Peanut plant orders recall serving five years for con­ the indictment. bribe a different judge and 1996 movie “Ghosts of AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has ordered a recall spiring to bribe a north From A ugust 2005 to have been cooperating in Mississippi” and of all products ever shipped from a now-closed Mississippi judge when August 2006, DeLaughter the investigation. DeLaughter wrote a book Peanut Corp. of America plant in Plain view investigators began taking “secretly and corruptly Langston said he direct­ about the trial. amid a nationwide salmefieUa outbreak. The order came Thursday evening from the Department of State Health Services. The agency says “dead rodents, rodent excrement C ongo and bird feathers” were discovered Wednesday in a crawl space above a produc­ tion area. A state inspection also found that the unit’s Rebels send victims as a warning air handling system was pulling debris from the infested crawl space into production areas. Associated Press — in danger and without protection.” Benoit, a spokeswoman for Medecins So Akoyo called a town meeting and Sans Frontieres. BANGADI, Congo — Rebels from the told everyone to bring whatever The ragtag groups are filling a secu­ Lord’s Resistance Army sent torture weapons they had: pre-World War II rity vacuum as Congo tries to recover Local N ew s victims — including a man whose back rifles, homemade shotguns, lances, from back-to-back civil wars that dev­ * was sliced with a machete — to warn swords, machetes, hunting knives, astated the Central African nation over Man guilty of murder after 24 years the people of this Congolese town they bows with sheaths of poisoned arrows. nearly a decade. would be next. The women came armed with Aid workers and human rights CROWN POINT, Ind. — A man extradited The town’s three policemen fled and kitchen knives and log-sized wooden activists are watching the phenome­ from California to Indiana pleaded guilty there was no response from the mili­ pestles used to pound yams into flour. non with trepidation. In a part of but mentally ill Thursday to raping and tary and U.N. peacekeepers to the Since then, the residents of Bangadi Congo with dozens of militias and murdering a Gary woman 24 years ago. increasingly panicked pleas for help. have successfully driven off two rebels, they fear these self-defense Mark Erler, 48, did not have a plea That’s when residents realized they attacks by the Ugandan rebels, who groups could transform into a menac­ agreement with prosecutors. He pleaded were on their own. have killed at least 900 people in this ing force. guilty but mentally ill to charges of murder “We were sending warnings and remote northeastern corner of Congo Congo’s army, cobbled together from and murder in the perpetration of rape in begging for help practically every day over the past seven weeks. various rebel groups and the defeated the death of 22-year-old Linda Bennitt. Her for two weeks. And nothing hap­ News of Bangadi’s success — and troops of ousted dictator Mobutu Sese body was found May 5, 1984, at Riley pened,” said community leader the lack of military protection — have Seko, has never been cohesive and has School in Gary. Her throat was slashed, she Nicolas Akoyo Efudha. “We finally spurred hundreds of villages to form suffered repeated defeats at the hands had been stabbed twice in the chest and understood that we were abandoned self-defense groups, according to Avril of the rebels. raped. page 6 The Observer ♦ CAMPUS NEVC^S Friday, February 13, 2009

“This combination of flowers to when tins economy is going ly all funds have been raised Flowers makes that possible.” to come back,” he said, which with enough time for the Maloney also created a bou­ Donation has affected giving. University to meet and exceed continued from page 1 quet for Valentine’s Day called continued from page 1 ______The University is currently in the goal, Nanni said. the “Mystical Mythical the middle of the fourth year of “We have been very blessed, the managers have put posters Michelle.” This bouquet is sim­ “preferred charity” for most its largest capital campaign in timing wise,” he said. up around campus and have ple, but elegant containing donors. its history, the “A number of placed paper tents on the three stock flowers and three But he was cautious about Spirit of Notre universities tables in both dining halls on roses. predicting whether the situa­ Dame cam ­ “This is a time when announced, cam­ campus. They also used the Maloney and Julien agreed tion would improve or not. paign. The paigns this sum­ electronic signs in LaFortune. that their most popular flower “We’re fairly early into this campaign Notre Dame really mer,” he said, Irish Gardens has set up a has been the red rose. They downturn,” he said. “No one began in July focuses on cultivating adding that it table on the main floor of said that they have also been knows how much worse will it of 2004 with relationships among would be a “very LaFortune where students can selling large numbers of get and how much longer will it the goal of difficult” time to place orders. If the students daisies. go.” raising $1.5 prospective donors ." hold such a cam­ have specific questions, they Irish Gardens also has a A new survey by the Council billion. paign. are redirected downstairs to number of add-ins to accom­ for Advancement and Support T h e Lou Nanni During the the actual store. pany the bouquets. of Education forecasted a 1.7 ' University has Vice President for recession, Nanni “The surge in business that “We have both latex and percent decrease in fundraising raised $1.46 University Relations said that we see during Valentine’s Day Mylar balloons, stuffed ani­ this year, making it the second billion to date, fundraising is a great opportunity for us to mals, and lollipops,” Julien worst in the past 21 years. which is efforts “focus on let everyone on campus know said. “This year we have also Nanni said it’s too early to about 97 per­ the basic funda- that we are around throughout added an assortment of candy make comparisons to down­ cent of the goal, with over two mentals.” the school year, not just for the bars that buyers can choose turns like those experienced in years remaining. “This is a time when Notre holidays,” Julien said. from.” the 1980s or after Sept. 11, but Of the $1.46 billion raised, Dame really focuses on culti­ There are a variety of The student managers said “all indications” lead him to about 70 percent has already vating relationships among options offered by the store, they have seen a steady (low of Relieve that the current reces­ been received in cash, he said. prospective donors,” he said. including special bouquets that traffic all week, but expect the sion will be far worse than “That’s a very high pledge The University can empha­ were created by the student biggest rush to come on either of those. payment rate for any campaign size the impact that donations managers. Saturday. Nanni said he sees a “combi­ nationally,” Nanni said, “so that have, he said. Julien’s bouquet is called the “We will probably be up all nation” of a decline in donors leaves us less vulnerable than “There’s a lot of ways to give “MK Bouquet.” It contains night Friday making pre­ and amounts of individual other schools.” to Notre Dame where at the stock flowers, which are differ­ orders so that on Saturday we donations. Nanni said the timing of the same time people can feel ent types of wildflowers, snap­ can solely focus on completing Some donors have lost “any­ campaign has been particularly they’re impacting ... greater dragons, roses, alstroemeria the orders that come in that where between 30 to 50 per­ advantageous. society and it’s needs,” he said. and gerbera. day,” Maloney said. cent of their net worth,” Nanni “As you recall the economy “I wanted to create a bou­ said. dipped in 2002, 2003, so our quet that was both beautiful Contact Liz O’Donnell at “And what is perhaps most starting point was particularly Contact Aaron Steiner at and reasonable,” Julien said. eodonne 1 @nd.edu difficult ... is the uncertainty as gratuitous,” he said. Now, near­ [email protected] Break Kareem elected to Natl Academy of Engineering continued from page 1 Notre Dame senior Katie Election to society signifies high honor for Kareem, director ofND NatHaz Modeling Lab Begerow will be one of the many students traveling this Special to The Observer of Notre Dame’s NatHaz Kareem is the lead U.S. col­ Council, NAE and the American Spring Break. Modeling Laboratory, was cited laborator for a project titled Association for Wind “We’re going to Utah, and Ahsan Kareem, Robert Moran for contributions to “analyses “New Frontiers of Education Engineering. He also has served staying with my boyfriend’s Professor of Civil Engineering and designs to account for wind and Research in Wind as a senior consultant to several family,” Begerow said. and Geological $ciences at effects on tall buildings, long­ Engineering” at Tokyo major oil, insurance and con­ Price affected their Spring Notre Dame, has been elected a spun bridges, and other struc­ Polytechnic University’s Global sulting engineering companies Break destination choice. member of the National tures.” Center for Excellence. The cen­ and the United Nations. “It was between a cruise Academy of Engineering (NAE). Kareem specializes in proba­ ter, founded by the Japanese The research findings of over spring break or a trip to Election to NAE is among the bilistic structural dynamics, Ministry of Education, Culture, Kareem and his students and Europe this summer, and we highest professional distinctions fluid-structure interactions, Sports, Science and Technology, postdoctoral fellows are having wanted to go to Europe more,” accorded to an engineer. structural safety, and the miti­ was established to build a sus­ a major influence in the area of she said. Academy membership honors gation of natural hazards. To tainable urban environment structural engineering, includ­ Lower fuel prices also affect­ those who have made outstand­ better understand and predict that is resilient to extreme wind ing monitoring of hurricane ing her normal routine of buy­ ing contributions to engineering the impact of natural hazards events and is in harmony with winds and their load effects; ing tickets in advance, research, practice or education, on the constructed environ­ regional and local environ­ development of innovative Begerow said. Her normal including significant contribu­ ment, he uses computer models ments. structural systems for offshore routine of buying plane tickets tions to engineering literature, and laboratory and full-scale A member of the Notre Dame drilling and production; moni­ months in advance was the pioneering of new and experiments to study the faculty since 1990, Kareem has toring dynamics of costal con­ changed to just a few weeks. developing fields of technology, dynamic effects of environmen­ served in the administration, struction, deepwater offshore Another benefit to her trip is making major advancements in tal loads under winds, waves management and organization structures, tall buildings, staying with a family, Begerow traditional fields of engineering, and earthquakes on structures of numerous professional soci­ bridges and industrial struc­ said. This removes the added or developing and implementing and to develop mitigative eties including the American tures; risk modeling; and devel­ costs of a hotel. innovative approaches to engi­ strategies to enhance the per­ Society of Civil Engineers opment of cyber-based collabo­ “1 only had to pay for the neering education. formance and safety of struc­ (ASCE), as well as committees rations for research and educa­ plane ticket, which is nice,” Kareem, who also is director tures. of the National Research tion in wind effects. she said. Begerow doesn’t see that big of a difference in Spring Break travel due to the economy. “Friends who normally go places are going places, and friends who normally go home are going home,” she said.

Contact Amanda Gray at [email protected]

a n d t o

© K e l l o g g I n s t i t u t e for international Studies, the Latin American Studies Program, the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, the Institute for Latino Studies, the Brazil CM), the Portuguese Language Out), NDtv, the Office of International Student Sendees and Activities, the Organization Latino Americana a! the University of Notre Dame; International Students Organization at Indiana University South Bend; WVPE Radio, AudioBahn Productions, LLC, Strikes and Spares Entertainment Center T \ T h e O bserver

Friday, February 13, 2009 B usiness page 7 M arket R ec a p Congress works overtime on stimulus Stocks Dow Controversy over school-modernization money forces delay in final votes 7 ,932.76 -6.77 Jones Associated Press Up: Same: Down: Composite Volume: WASHINGTON— 1,680 145 2,001 2,527,007.205 Reluctant to call it quits, AMEX 1,405.66 +2.47 key lawmakers bargained into overtime Thursday on NASDAQ 1,541.71 +11.21 the $790 billion economic NYSE 5,256.45 +3.77 stimulus legislation before reaching, final agreement S&P 500 835.19 +1.45 more than 24 hours after NIKKEI (Tokyo) 7,753.53 +48.17 first announcing a deal. FTSE 100 (London) 4,202.24 -32.02 Lingering controversy over school-modernization money and a scaled-back COMPANY %CHANGE $GAIN PRICE tax break for businesses SPOR S&P 500 (SPY) +0.07 +0.06 83.66 forced a delay in final votes on the legislation. BK OF AMERICA (SAC) -0.20 5.87 -3.29 But by nightfall, with FINANCIAL SEL SPDR (XLF) -4.27 -0.12 9.20 Democratic leaders eager POWERSHARES (QQQQ) +1.23 +0.37 30.57 for final passage by the weekend, all issues were, ^ H reported settled. House 10-YEAR NOTE -1.27 -0.035 2.730 leaders announced a vote for Friday, with the Senate 13-WEEK BILL -5.00 -0.015 0.285 to follow later in the day 30-YEAR BOND +0.29 +0.010 3.460 or over the weekend. 5-YEAR NOTE :2.72 -0.048 1.720 Republicans, lined up to vote against the bill, piled on the scorn. “This is not LIGHT CRUDE ($/bbl) -1.96 33.98 the smart approach,” said Sen. Mitch McConnell of GOLD ($/Tmy oz,) +4.70 949.20 Kentucky, the Republican PORK BELLIES (cents/lb.) +1.13 82.10 leader. “The taxpayers of today and tomorrow will be left to clean up the YEN 90.660 mess.” EURO 1.2868 President Barack Obama delivered what has CANADIAN DOLLAR 1.2432 become a daily call for BRITISH POUND 1.4270 congressional action, this time from the industrial heartland. With approval of the bill, he said in House Republican leader John Bohner of Ohio, center, prepares to answer questions from In B rief Peoria, 111., companies reporters Thursday on Capitol Hill. “may be able to start growing again. Rather bills that passed the House the provision, its govern­ Negotiators sweetened Retail sales rise by one percent than cutting jobs, they or Senate — or that dif­ ment-financed turnaround another tax break at the NEW YORK — Americans bought a may be able to create fered markedly from earli­ plan could force the com­ last minute, doubling to sweater or two, ate out a little more, pur­ them again.” er versions, or that pany to pay higher taxes. $1.6 billion a provision chased some gadgets and turned to the He spoke at Caterpillar appeared to brush up The legislation does not that would benefit busi­ Internet in search of bargains in January. Inc., the heavy machinery against claims of the bill’s mention GM specifically, nesses that buy their own These small indulgences nevertheless pro­ giant that has announced supporters that no pet but the company has been debt at a discount. It was vided some relief to suffering stores, boost­ 22,000 layoffs. The presi­ projects known as “ear­ lobbying hard for the pro­ a major priority of busi­ ing retail sales by 1 percent. dent has said in recent marks” were included. vision for months, with ness groups such as the The unexpected increase from December, days the company has One last-minute addition help from Michigan’s rep­ U.S. C ham ber of reported by the Commerce Department on promised to rescind some was a $3.2 billion tax resentatives in Congress. Commerce, which argued Thursday, reversed a six-month decline and of them once the stimulus break for General Motors “We wanted to make sure it would help firms and marked the biggest increase in 14 months. passes, but Chief Corp. that would allow the that the restructuring banks clear debt from But it’s far too early to break out the Executive Jim Owens said ailing auto giant to use wasn't counteracted,” said their balance sheets and champagne. With nearly 5 million there probably would be current losses to claim Rep. Sander M. Levin, D- begin to hire workers and Americans still drawing unemployment more layoffs before that refunds for taxes paid Mich., a supporter of the lend money to customers. benefits late last month and the specter of can occur. when times were good. provision. The business group more layoffs to come, economists believe At the Capitol and in an GM got a $13.4 billion fed­ It was not immediately announced its support of the reversal is unlikely to last. In a sign of atmosphere of uncertain­ eral bailout late last year clear why the provision the bill, despite the heavy how fearful businesses are, they slashed ty, provisions were coming — and is expected to had not been included in opposition from its cus­ inventories in December by the biggest to light that had not been receive more in 2009 — the bill that cleared the tomary Republican allies amount in seven years — potentially trig­ included in the original and argued that without House several weeks ago. in Congress. gering furthe cutbacks in production and more layoffs.

Obama pitches plan to Caterpillar EAST PEORIA, 111. — President Barack Obama Third Cabinet nominee withdraws on Thursday pitched his economic plan at a Caterpillar Inc. plant reeling from layoffs, his message blunted when the company’s chairman Associated Press ent account from Gregg. just three weeks into Obama’s presi­ warned that it may be up to a year before the “It comes as something of a sur­ dency and on the heels of several multibillion-dollar program has a positive WASHINGTON — Saying “I made a prise, because the truth, you know, other Cabinet troubles. The new impact the economy. mistake,” Republican Sen. Judd Mr. Gregg approached us with inter­ president is in the midst of expend­ The $790 billion stimulus plan is nearing Gregg of New Hampshire abruptly est and seemed enthusiastic,” ing political capital in Washington — votes in the House and Senate. If all stays on the withdrew as commerce secretary Obama said in an interview with the and around the country — for his course, the package of spending programs and nominee on Thursday and left the Springfield (111.) Journal-Register. economic package and is seeking to tax relief will soon become law with Obama’s fledgling White House suddenly cop­ Later, he told reporters traveling move forward with an ambitious signature. ing with Barack Obama’s third with him on Air Force One that he agenda in the midst of an economic “It is time for Congress to act, and I hope they Cabinet withdrawal. was glad Gregg “searched his heart” recession while the country contin­ act in a bipartisan fashion,” Obama said of the Gregg cited “irresolvable conflicts” and changed course now before the ues to face threats abroad. legislation, which drew little Republican sup­ with Obama’s policies, specifically Senate confirmed him to the Cabinet Now Obama also finds himself port in the Senate and none in the House. “But mentioning the $790 billion econom­ post. He also said Gregg’s withdraw­ needing to fill two vacancies — at no matter how they act, when they do, when ic stimulus bill and 2010 census in a al won’t deter him from working Commerce and at the Health and they finally pass our plan, I believe it will be a statement released without warning with Republicans and trying to Human Services Department. major step forward on our path to economic by his Senate office. change the partisan ways of Former Senate Democratic leader recovery.” Later, at a news conference in the Washington. Tom Daschle withdrew his nomina­ Caterpillar has announced more than 22,000 Capitol, he sounded more contrite. “Clearly he was just having second tion for that post amid a tax contro­ layoffs because of sliding demand. Obama said “The president asked me to do it,” thoughts about leaving the Senate, a versy. Treasury Secretary Tim the company would rehire some of the workers he said of the job offer. “I said, ‘Yes.’ place where he’s thrived,” Obama Geithner was confirmed despite rev­ when the economic bill becomes law and pre­ That was my mistake.” added. elations that he had not paid some of dicted other companies will have similar stories. Obama offered a somewhat differ­ The unexpected withdrawal came his taxes on time. page 8 The Observer ♦ N EV t^S Friday, February 13, 2009 Studies examine Obama pays tribute to Lincoln Obama. He squeezed in mon endeavor — cannot Associated Press economic comments in East rebuild our levees or our ADHD, memory SPRINGFIELD, III. — Peoria, 111., and coped with roads or our bridges,” Summoning the pride of a the abrupt withdrawal of Obama said. His list of col­ nation, President Barack another commerce secre­ lective examples went on: clear that this is something tary nominee. better schools, modern Special to The Observer Obama paid fond tribute that isn’t included in the Thursday to Abraham The stories of Obama and health care, an economy It happens to us all — you working memory capacity Lincoln by challenging peo­ Lincoln have become built on clean energy. walk to the refrigerator, measure that we talk ple to em brace his vision of entwined by history, geog­ “Only a nation can do open the door, then stand about.” a collective union and raphy and symbolism. Their these things,” Obama said. there, unable to remember Working with middle reject a “knee-jerk disdain paths are viewed as not just “Only by coming together, why you went to the kitchen school students from the for government.” their own, but the country’s all of us, and expressing in the first place. nearby Ponn-Ilarris-Madison “He recognized that while as well — a lineage from that sense of shared sacri­ You may call it a brain school district, the each of us must do our the man who freed the fice and resp o n sib ility ... cramp, but in psychological researchers have been able part, work as hard as we slaves to the first black can we do the work that terms, it’s a “failure of to demonstrably strengthen can and be as responsible president in U.S. history. must be done in this coun­ active m aintenance,” and it active m aintenance in study as we can — in the end, Obama said Lincoln try. That is the very defini­ could be a key to decoding participants by administer­ there are certain things we understood that self- tion of being American.” A tte n tio n D eficit ing an intervention that con­ cannot do on our own,” reliance was at the core of Earlier Thursday, back in Hyperactivity Disorder, or sists of a series of memory Obama said of Lincoln at a American life. But Obama Washington, Obama cele­ ADHD, according to Brad games played on a comput­ celebration of the revered said individual liberty is brated Lincoln’s resolve at Gibson, a Notre Dame asso­ er. president’s 200th birthday. “served, not negated, by a a ceremony in the stately ciate professor of psychology “We have this working “There are certain things recognition of the common Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. whose research looks at the memory intervention that is we can only do together,” good.” And he spent Wednesday link between memory and doing something,” Gibson Obama said. “There are The pendulum, Obama evening at a performance the disorder in adolescents. explains. “They have better certain things only a union said, has swung too far at the newly renovated In recent years Gibson and scores after it than before it, can do.” toward a philosophy that Ford’s Theatre, where colleagues have focused but we haven’t really under­ Here in the place that says government is the Lincoln was assassinated in their studies on what’s stood why it was working Lincoln called home, and problem — a notion that it 1865. called “working memory” __ and we thought it was from where Obama should be dismantled, with Like Lincoln, Obama is a the kind that allows us to improving active mainte­ launched his presidential tax breaks for the wealthy skinny lawyer who rose remember things like phone nance.” bid, the new president's that might eventually help from obscurity and served numbers or a story someone With a new focus on the speech capped his third out everyone. briefly in the Illinois legis­ has told us — and found a retrieval component, Gibson event honoring Lincoln’s “Such knee-jerk disdain lature before leaping to direct correlation between and his colleagues are start­ bicentennial. for government — this con­ national office at a time of ADHD and a weakness in ing to consider some new It was a whirlwind day for stant rejection of any com­ burgeoning crisis. that function. The theories. researchers started working “What we’re finding is that on therapies to enhance kids with ADHD tend to working memory. retrieve more irrelevant “That’s the part of memory information; so they’re com­ that people thought was ing up with things, but Prof looks at global trade of species unique in ADHD,” Gibson they’re not really relevant, explains. “The teacher tells they’re not the items from graphic patters of organ­ financial costs caused by kids to do something and the list,” he says. “Right now Special to The Observer isms that fueled Darwin’s ship-borne invasions in the they can’t maintain the the challenge is to come up David Lodge, professor of and Wallace’s discovery of Great Lakes, and an analy­ instructions that they’re with measures that can biological sciences and evolution,” Lodge said. sis of alternative policies to given and then they end up accurately assess their director of the Center for “Some biologists already better balance competing not being able to execute the weaknesses.” Aquatic Conservation at refer to this epoch as the uses of the Great Lakes. instructions and they get A new study is starting this Notre Dame, is the lead ‘homogecene.’ Increased Symposium sessions distracted. A lot of the semester, and Gibson hopes organizer for a symposium trade is bringing distant include “Shrinking Degrees externalized behavior, the that this fresh approach will on global trade and aquatic ecosystems into c ontact in of Separation Among distraction, was thought to open some promising doors. invasive species that will new ways. Organisms are World’s Ports," by John arise from a problem with “This is an advance in the take place today during the transported to unfamiliar Drake^ Odum School of working memory.” way that we’re thinking and 2009 American Association settings that are conducive Ecology, University of But now the team is start­ it has implications for treat­ for Advancement of Science to invasion. These inva­ Georgia (and a graduate of ing to reconsider that theory ment because it still could (AAAS) annual m eeting in sions cause biotic homoge­ Notre Dame’s biological sci­ and instead look at the be that the intervention that Chicago. nization and economic ences doctoral program); “retrieval component” of we’re using actually Titled “Global Trade and damages that are costly “Invasion-induced Losses of memory - that “Why did I go improves the retrieval com­ the ‘Homogecene:’ Lessons and often impossible to Ecosystem Goods and to the refrigerator?” or ponent, which would be from the Great Lakes for reverse.” Services in the Great “W hat was I going to say?” directly addressing the the W orld,” the session will Speakers at the sympo­ Lakes,” by Lodge; and function that is familiar to weakness,” he says. “It present recent advances in sium will reveal major new “Impact of Ship-borne so many of us. allows us to potentially fine- research on ship-borne results from biology, eco­ Invasions in the Great “Retrieval component has tune the intervention by aquatic invasive species in nomics and policy. They Lakes Regional Economy,” been relatively ignored in having a better idea of what the Great Lakes and global­ will discuss novel network by David Finnoff, the working memory litera­ the problem is in the first ly- models to inform manage­ Department of Economics ture,” Gibson says. “It’s only place.” “Biological invasions are ment strategies, the first and Finance, University of recently that it’s becoming obliterating the very geo­ estimate of aggregate Wyoming.

Eat well. Be happy. a. tMCu-ik"UJtufcjriKajrrtOj/tr JreSA, Or^aJtfc,,

A ig A ^ a a c L £ .

FEATURING HOURS Breakfast served all day Sunday-Tuesday; 7 a m 2 p.m. House-made soups, salads, and sandwiches Wednesday - Saturday, / a.m. - 9 pm. o v a glass Gourmet pizzas Sumiay ]«nusiy 25,1009 ■ 730 ym Great wine selection! 574.968.3030 6 Hi! Sol! M t Dinner specials Wednesday - Saturday Reservations accepted for any meal. « Kitaioo, Hfcliip Ask about our catering!

Located in Toscana Park Shopping Centre • 303 Florence Ave., Granger, IN 46530 UP-ToU/V E-mail: info#uptownkitchen.net • Web: www.UptomiKitchen.net J t r k i t c h e n Please recycle Tl

MM##- O b se rv e r. Friday, February 13, 2009 The Observer ♦ NEVA'S Page 9

K yrgyzstan Vatican C ity Base not shut down Pope Benedict to visit Israel

Protests by Jews, the pope’s Presidents of Major American Associated Press own bishops in Germany and Jewish Organizations, told despite gov. threat VATICAN CITY — Pope German Chancellor Angela reporters. Benedict XVI told American Merkel led the Vatican to Abraham Foxman, a Jewish leaders Thursday that demand the bishop recant, Holocaust survivor and the plies to Afghanistan travel easing tensions and leading to national director of the Anti- Associated Press he plans to visit Israel in May, through Pakistan but increas­ coupling the long-awaited Thursday’s meeting with Defamation League, said the MANAS AIR BASE — Aircraft ing militant attacks on depots announcement with his more than 60 representatives Vatican should excommuni­ took off throughout the day and truck convoys there have strongest condemnation of of American Jewish organiza­ cate Williamson again and workers built a new fire raised doubts about the securi­ Holocaust denial. tions. because of his remarks. station at this vital military ty of supply routes. The 81-year-old pope Addressing the group in “Every moment that he base Thursday despite But a final decision on the assured the group that the English as they sat in chairs stays in the church gives him Kyrgyzstan’s plans to shut base has since been put off Catholic Church was “pro­ before him, Benedict called credibility,” he tolji reporters down a facility seen as essen­ until March, leaving open the foundly and irrevocably com­ the slaughter of 6 million after the meeting. tial to the war in Afghanistan. possibility that the Americans mitted to reject all anti- Jews a crime against God. “Today’s statement was The Manas air base works could still negotiate a deal to Semitism,” helping to ease The Vatican said Benedict important but it did not bring around the clock as the main retain their only base in Jewish furor that followed the did not know about the views closure,” he said. “You cannot air transportation hub for Central Asia. pope’s reinstatement of an of Bishop Richard Williamson condemn Holocaust denial coalition efforts in At the base, however, ser­ ultraconservative bishop who when he agreed to lift the and anti-Semitism and rein­ Afghanistan, acting as a transit vicemen were too busy to questioned the extent of the excommunication, but he state someone who to this day point for hundreds of troops worry about the future of Holocaust. clearly referred to him continues to be an anti- and 500 tons of cargo moving Manas, a spokesman said. “Such warmth, with an out­ Thursday. Semite and deny the in and out of the region each “The mission here keeps peo­ stretched hand,” said New “The hatred and contempt Holocaust.” month. It is also a key link for ple pretty busy,” said Maj. York Rabbi Arthur Schneier, a for men, women and children In an interview with medical evacuations from Damien Pickart, a native of Holocaust survivor, after the that was manifested in the Swedish state TV broadcast Afghanistan, which has seen Blairstown, Iowa. “If we had a audience in the frescoed Shoah was a crime against Jan. 21, Williamson said only rising violence and allied casu­ lot of time on our hands for Consistory Hall. “The visit is God and against humanity,” about 200,000 to 300,000 alties. something other than work, we on, no hesitation, reserva­ Benedict told the visiting Jews were killed, none of Within a few minutes might be thinking about [the tions.” leaders, using the Hebrew them gassed. Thursday morning, a KC-135 future of the base] a little There has been only one term for the Holocaust. “This Williamson has apologized Stratotanker departed for more.” other official visit by a pope should be clear to everyone, for causing distress to the Afghanistan, while a huge C-17 Most of the aircraft at Manas to the Jewish state. Both sides especially to those standing in pope, but has not recanted. Globemaster cargo aircraft are KC-135s, which refuel said it will take place in May. the tradition of the Holy He said he would correct him­ landed. smaller planes on extended The trip, talked about since Scriptures.” self if he is satisfied by the Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek reconnaissance and attack the start of the German Jewish leaders applauded evidence, but insisted in an Bakiyev shocked Washington missions. Last year, the pope’s papacy in 2005, has his comments, most saying interview with the German last week by announcing the Stratotankers flew more than been up in the air for some the crisis with the church magazine Der Spiegel that closure of the Manas air base. 3,200 sorties out of Manas and time due to problems raised over Williamson’s comments examining it “will take time.” Losing access to the facility refueled around 11,400 air­ by both sides. The latest jolt was over. Benedict’s trip had been poses a serious challenge to craft. came when Benedict last “We came here with heavy planned before the President Barack Obama’s plan About 1,000 U.S. troops — month lifted the excommuni­ hearts because of recent Williamson affair surfaced. to send up to 30,000 more U.S. and dozens each of French and cations of four ultraconserva­ events, but we came away Pope John Paul II made the forces to fight surging Taliban Spanish — work at the base to tive bishops — one of whom pleased and honored by the first official visit in 2000, and al-Qaida violence in move thousands of troops a denied that Jews were gassed words of His Holiness,” moving many when he prayed Afghanistan. year through the facility for by the Nazis during World Malcolm Lloenlein, vice presi­ at the Western Wall, About 75 percent of U.S. sup­ the Afghan campaign. War II. dent of the Conference of Judaism’s holiest site.

Winds cause destruction across country Marriage counters A t least five people were killed, hundreds of thousands lost power

220,000 customers were Liberty International Airport experience protests Associated Press without power. At least six in New Jersey. Wild winds with gusts top­ state parks also had no elec­ In Philadelphia, winds Will Jennings, 29, participated Associated Press ping 65 mph blew from the tricity. ripped off part of a portable in the protest in Manhattan. Great Lakes to the East Utilities in Ohio and West classroom’s roof on SAN FRANCISCO — Same- “It’s a matter of principle. This Coast on Thursday, knocking Virginia said electricity Thursday, forcing 40 kinder­ sex couples seeking to wed is our home, and we should be out power to hundreds of wouldn’t be restored to some garten students inside to showed up at marriage license able to get married where we thousands of customers, dis­ residents until the weekend evacuate, said James counters nationwide Thursday five, where our friends are.” rupting travel and killing at or later. Cantwell, Smedley to highlight a right they don’t The protests around least five people. In New Jersey, a 61-year- Elementary School’s princi­ have in 48 states, part of an Valentine’s Day, part of the The high winds, attributed old motorist was killed early pal. No injuries were report­ annual protest that took on 12th annual Freedom to Marry to a strong low pressure sys­ Thursday in Union County ed. renewed urgency given recent Day, were considered especial­ tem, started Wednesday when a tree snapped, crash­ The National Weather election setbacks. ly important this year because night and moved east ing through her car’s wind­ Service confirmed Thursday In San Francisco, where they come after the November overnight, kicking up gravel shield and impaling the that a small tornado had same-sex marriage was legal passage of Proposition 8. The and sand from construction woman. A woman in Newark touched down in Indiana, for nearly five months last year measure has prompted sites and hurling garbage died of massive head injuries damaging the roofs of a barn before California voters protests, lawsuits and ques­ cans onto busy New York after a tree branch fell and and a home near the town of approved a ban, many couples tions about the direction of the City streets on Thursday. struck her Thursday after­ M edford. No in ju ries w ere who came to City Hall had gay rights movement. “I got more sand in my noon. reported. already tied the knot but want­ “A lot of people feel a sense eyes than a beach, and I Wind also was believed to In Kentucky, devastated by ed to express their gratitude of determination and regret almost got blown over back­ be a factor in the Thursday a crippling ice storm two and to show they’re still part of over having been too compla­ wards,” said electrician death of a 59-year-old New week ago, utilities worked the fight. cent or quiet before, so there is Michael Lazzaro, who York City construction w ork­ Thursday to restore power “All of our marriages are a commitment to, ‘Never again, ducked into a bar on his way er who was killed when a to about 55,000 customers, under the cloud of Proposition we have to take action, ” said home from work in New wall collapsed, officials said. down from at least 150,000 8,” said Stuart Gaffney, 45, Evan Wolfson, a civil rights York. A woman in West Virginia outages a day earlier. A 35- referring to California’s ballot lawyer who conceived Utilities such as Jersey and a truck driver in Ohio year-old utility worker from initiative banning gay mar­ Freedom to Marry Day. “In that Central Power & Light in also were killed in weather- Minnesota fell 30 feet to his riage. “Equality is an unfin­ sense, California was a terrific New Jersey reported downed related deaths Wednesday death Thursday while help­ ished business in California.” energizer and wake-up call.” power lines from wind- night, when gusts topping 70 ing repair crews restore In Las Vegas, couples gath­ Currently, gay marriage is snapped trees. About mph in Indiana and Ohio power in Kentucky. ered outside the downtown legal only in Massachusetts 250,000 customers remained were reported as the system Some 25 to 30 Kentucky marriage bureau with signs and Connecticut, while 30 w ithout pow er T hursday in moved through. National Guard members that read “Don’t hate my love” states have gay marriage bans Pennsylvania, and 140,000 Gusts as high as 65 mph were assigned to help clean and “No laws on love.” In New in their constitutions. Gay more in Ohio. There were were reported Thursday, dis­ up d e b ris , a G uard York, activists wore signs that rights activists are pressing also about 109,000 outages rupting the morning rail spokesman said. Most of the said “Just Not Married.” They lawmakers in New Jersey, New in West Virginia, 14,900 in commute in the New York new outages were in the were turned away empty- York and Vermont to take up Michigan and nearly 14,000 City area. Four people were southeastern part of the handed in both places when bills that would legalize same- in New Jersey. hurt, apparently by flying state, while the ice storm they asked for marriage licens­ sex marriage in those states. “This is one of the largest glass, when the wind blew a mostly affected western es. Jennifer Pizer, director of the power outages we’ve seen in crossing gate into a Long Kentucky. “We could get m arried in marriage project at gay rights many years,” said Jimmy Island Rail Road train. Power outages were also Massachusetts or Connecticut, legal group Lambda Legal, said Gianato, West Virginia’s Average flight delays were reported in Tennessee, but we’ll wait a little and see the disappointing outcome of director of Homeland two hours Thursday at Indiana, New York, North what happens in New York,” the California election has cre­ Security and Emergency LaGuardia Airport and near­ Carolina, Virginia, Delaware Matt Flanders, 37, of Brooklyn, ated momentum in other parts Management. At one point, ly four hours at Newark and Maryland. said after he and his partner, of the country. ' W ~TThe Observer page 10 V» ie w® p o in® t ® Friday, February 13,2009 T h e O bserver Student government wish list P.O. Box 779, Notre Dame, IN 46556 024 South Dining Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556 Saint Mary’s student body president and vice president elec­ approve the budget. Without an approved budget, funds were E d it o r in C h ie f tions are taking place at the College on Monday. For the sec­ frozen and clubs and organizations received their allotments C hris H ine ond year in a row, the race is uncontested as one of the two late, forcing them to find outside funding if any of their activi­ M a n a g in g E d it o r B u sin ess M a n ager announced tickets, juniors Mallory Price and Katie Lewis, ties occurred before they received it. Student government Jay Fitzpatrick John Donovan dropped out of the race early Thursday morning. needs to find a way to shorten the time it takes to resolve Barring a majority of Saint Mary’s students voting for the issues such as this, so as to not punish students by withhold­ Asst. M a n a g in g E d it o r : Katie Kohler abstain ticket, junior Jenny Hoffman and sophomore Meg ing or forcing groups to cancel activities. A sst. M a n a g in g E d it o r : Deirdre Krasula Griffin will become the next president and vice president, u Representing the students — While student body president NCws E d it o r : Jenn M etz respectively. We hope and are confident that the women will and vice president are lofty titles, the key words of both of V ie w p o in t E d it o r : Kara King not allow their uncontested ticket to result in complacency, them is “student body.” The students fulfilling these jobs are

S po r t s E d it o r s : Bill Brink but will instead continue working hard to address the follow­ voted into office by the students and should be serving those Dan Murphy ing important issues in their upcoming term: students. Opening lines of communication between what

S c e n e E d it o r : Analise Lipari u Transparency — One of the biggest problems Saint Mary’s women at the College want to see and what Student students have had with student government in the past few Government does will help BOG better serve the student body. Sa in t M ary ’s E d it o r ; Liz H arter years is that the students don’t know what is They should pay attention to what students are P h o t o E d it o r : Jessica Lee going on. This became an issue when eight stu­ saying to them and they should speak for the stu­ G r a p h ic s E d it o r : Mary Jesse dents took a large stipend from student funds dent body. When students on campus were con­ O bserver A d v e r t is in g M a n a g e r : Maddie Boyer two years ago. The stipend, essentially, is pay­ cerned about slow campus security response ment for serving in student government. This involving a trespasser near one of the residence Ad D e s ig n M a n a g er : Mary Jesse year’s Board of Governance (BOG) Executive Editorial halls, BOG missed a perfect opportunity to act on C o n t r o l l e r : Stacey Gill Board tried to do the same. This caused an behalf of the students. When something happens S ystem s A dministrator : Mike Moriarty uproar when students heard what BOG was try­ on campus that people are concerned about, BOG O f f i c e M a n a g e r & G e n e r a l In f o ing to do. One of the reasons the stipend issue received such a should be the first to step up and offer ways to resolve the - (574) 631-7471 passionate response from the students is that they felt BOG issue by facilitating discussions between administrators and F a x was underhanded and deceptive in trying to pass the stipend. students. (574) 631-6927 With a bit of prodding, this year’s BOG has done a better job u Respect — Respect is crucial to accomplishing anything as A d v e r t i s i n g (574) 631-6900 [email protected] letting students know what they are doing, especially with a student government, whether it be on the part of the stu­ E d i t o r in C h ie f funds, a practice which next year’s leaders should continue. dents or those serving the students. Many members of this (574) 631-4542 But they could take it one step further by keeping lines of year’s BOG have side conversations or roll their eyes while M a n a g i n g E d it o r communication open between students and BOG. other commissioners or students raise concerns. The level of (574) 631-4541 [email protected] u Resolving issues in a timely-fashion — It took BOG four respect at these meetings, and in any interactions with stu­ A s s i s t a n t M a n a g i n g E d it o r (574) 631-4324 weeks to approve the Student Government Association budget dents, needs to be increased. B u s i n e s s O f f i c e this school year because of opposition to the Executive Board Although these suggestions may seem simple, their imple­ (574) 631-5313 stipend. Many students felt strongly about the issue, which mentation by Hoffman and Griffin will be critical in improving N e w s D e s k stalled the budget as the Executive Board balked at removing relationships between the Saint Mary’s student body, and the (574) 631-5323 [email protected] the stipend and those opposed to the stipend refused to representatives they elect. V i e w p o i n t D e s k (574) 631-5303 [email protected] S p o r t s D e s k (574) 631-4543 [email protected] S c e n e D e s k (574) 631-4540 [email protected] L e t t e r s t o t h e E d it o r S a in t M a r y ’s D e s k [email protected] P h o t o D e s k (574) 631-8767 [email protected] The evils of the admin S y s t e m s & W e b A dministrators (574) 631-8839 It is unfortunate that Mr. Griffith’s recent than favorable manner by authority fig­ letter (“Tradition never graduates,” Feb. 9) ures. Grown men have been kicked to the Fuel the fire, O b se r v e r On i M e concerning the disappearance of some of ground by horses, mothers reprimanded www.ndsmcobserver.com the most beloved traditions at Notre Dame for wondering where they should park to is no hyperbole, but the daunting reality drop of their child’s luggage and I have Policies that can, and should, be traced back to the been personally appalled by the growing The Observer is the independent, daily newspaper current administration. lack of guidance for undergraduates. Not published in print and online by the students of the The “iron fist” has done more than cancel only do we face a spring without the oppor­ Or start your University of Notre Dame du Lac and Saint Mary’s events enjoyed by Alumni, visitors and stu­ tunity to meet every resident in Fisher, but College. Editorial content, including advertisements, is not governed by policies of the administration of either dents alike, thus putting a damper on one with no real hope for improvement by institution. The Observer reserves the right to refuse weekends. No, if this were all that the abo­ next year. own. advertisements based on content. lition of the Frosh-0 shoe date did, then I I humbly ask of all Domers and friends of T he news is reported as accurately and objectively as should probably reevaluate where I am the University — past, present and future possible. Unsigned editorials represent the opinion of focusing my attention. These unfounded — to voice your trepidations about the the majority of the Editor in Chief, Managing Editor, measures however, have actually threat­ changes that may not be so helpful after all. Assistant Managing Editors and department editors. ened the educational development of Notre To ResLife: I thank you for your concern, Commentaries, letters and columns present the views Dame students. The banning of social, the­ but I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I of the authors and not necessarily those ofThe Observer. atrical, sporting and other events reduces will be able to practice how to make a students’ opportunities for networking and favorable first impression through events Viewpoint space is available to all readers. T he free Submit a Letter expression o f all opinions through letters is encouraged. enhancing interpersonal skills. that bring the traditions of all dorms Letters to the Editor must be signed and must include I recently spoke with a trusted professor together. Here’s to the resurrection of the contact information. about this issue, who, to my surprise, fondly remembered AnTostal festival, the to the Editor. shared this concern with the students in his Dillon Pep Rally, the Alumni Wake, the Questions regarding Observer policies should be Seminar. He referenced a recent study that Fisher Zoo and all the other runs, songs directed to Editor in ChiefChris Hine. concluded that the number of Notre Dame and dances that built the Notre Dame tradi­ students who have preformed well in inter­ tion. Post Office Information views has decreased significantly since the My only wish is that I will depart having The Observer (USPS 599 2-4000) is published Monday through Friday except during late 1990s. Clearly, we aren’t getting participated in these events, leaving me exam and vacation periods. A subscription to The Observer is $100 for one academic year, $55 for one semester. enough practice in the art of persuasion. with precious memories and not wondering The Observer is published at: POSTMASTER Consequently, fine skills for which students’ what it would have been like to know what 024 South Dining Hall Send address corrections to: Notre Dame, IN 46556-0779 The Observer tirelessly strive to achieve are going unno­ the phrase “tradition never graduates” Periodical postage paid at Notre Dame P.O. Box 779 ticed in the real world. The unwanted actually means. and additional mailing offices. 024 South Dining Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556-0779 result: the all important news rankings suf­ www.ndsmcobserver.com fer. Nicola Menchetti Furthermore, many alumni have been sophom ore The Observer is a member of the Associated Press. All reproduction rights a; reserved. personally offended upon visiting Notre Cavanaugh Hall Dame, finding themselves treated in a less Feb. 11

T o d a y ’s S t a f f News Sports Q u o t e o f t h e D ay Kaitlynn Riely Dan Murphy Crying Madeline Buckley Michael Bryan myself Alicia Smith Michael Blasco to sleep Viewpoint Scene # 6 % “Talk sense to a fool and he calls you K ara King Stephanie DePrez foolish. ” Graphics Andrea Archer Significant E u rip e d e s k other a Greek dramatist ~W " ~TThe Observer

Friday, February 13,2009 V» ie w™ p® o in t^ page 11 True love at Club Fever

If love, actually is all around, then why monks, and I got a ride with her, but around the lakes (does anybody actually South Bend thinking about my lack of a do my friends scoff at my notion that then 1 crashed my boat on a crazy island do this?), hold hands and nibble each Notre Dame relationship? It can’t be true love can be found at Club Fever? If. and was lost for three years until my other under the eternal sunshine of because 1 am looking in the wrong people can find love in the marching crazy time travelling powers let me talk home football games, go on dates to places or basing everything I know band, with the roommate of a high to her on Christmas Eve.” There’s some­ Papa Vino’s and become friends with about relationships on episodes of “The school best friend, thing about Club Fever, something that I each other’s friends (by this, I mean that O.C.” Is it because I look really young? in ROTC, when a will never let go to, that makes the per­ she will become friends with my friends No, that didn’t hurt William Miller in roommate is asleep fect balance between cute and crazy. and then cease to have friends of her “Almost Famous.” 1 think the reason I in the same room, Then why do people keep telling me own; it’s not like I want it that way, I just can’t find true love at Club Fever has to in biology class, at that it’s impossible? I’m not walking know how Notre Dame relationships be because of single-sex dorms and the a dorm party and around the bar whispering “You com­ work). horrific gender relations at Notre Dame. at a Frosh-0 event, plete me” to girls while I am dancing Tonight, however, I go to Club Fever in I mean, every problem at Notre Dame then why not at with them, or interrupting a dance floor earnest knowing that of all ttye nights of can be blamed on one of five things: 1) Club Fever? makeout session to say, “I wish I knew the year, tonight I have my best chance Football Losses, 2) Sweatpants, 3) Cold When 1 tell my how to quit you.” I should be able to go to find true love. I'm nothing special; Weather, 4) Bill Kirk, and 5) Single-Sex kids the story about Bob Kessler up to the bar and say, “I’ll have what just a common man with common Dorms. I can’t exactly blame Mr. Kirk on how I met their she’s having,” and find the love of my thoughts, and I’m leading a common life, my lack of a girlfriend now. mother, I would love House ofStix life over a conveniently overpriced but since it is Desperation Friday (the On the bright side, I have some awe­ to tell them about mixed drink. Right? night before Valentine’s Day) I must be some bromances that would make Brody Club Fever. I’d describe the wide open Wrong. able to find true love on the dance floor. Jenner envious, a support group of girls dance floor with cages towering in the All I want is to be able to tell my wife, There will be people everywhere looking with similar sounding names, and a middle, and one dollar Natural Lights “we’ll always have Fever,” but whenever for love like I look for similes and pop bunch of couples I can look to for inspi­ flowing through our veins. I might I go there, girls move away from me culture references to include in ration. I just hope that one day I can describe the stripper poles upstairs that faster than the Xlerator dries your Observer columns. Yet my friends that turn to them all and say, “Sorry, guys; 1 people refuse to touch or the sawdust hands in the bathrooms of LaFortune. It are girls still think I am at the octuplet gotta see about a girl.” covered shufileboard tables in the base­ doesn’t matter if I say anything to them, mother level of craziness for thinking Until then, I’ll just dance ... and start ment where I rarely win victory. because they somehow think that I want that I can find true love at Club Fever. apologizing to all the couples I poked In the grand scheme of stories about to love them like Chris Brown loved But what do Kate, Caitlin, Katie C., Katie fun at above. people meeting the great loves of their Rihanna. I’ll be a nice Notre Dame guy, B., Mary Kate, Mary, Marilyn and life, this would be somewhere between and do all the awesome things that Maribeth know about finding true love Bob Kessler is a senior majoring in the lame “she was the receptionist at the Notre Dame couples do. We can spoon at Club Fever? Most of them are far political science and economics. You can office where I worked” and the awesome on a couch in the middle room of a more likely to be seen at Pinny’s, The contact him at [email protected] “well I was a monk, and then got thrown quad, make collages of each other for Backer or even the Potawatomi Zoo this The views expressed in this column out of the monastery, and then she was Valentine’s Day, go to see movies such as weekend. are those of the author and not picking up crates of wine from the “He’s Just Not That Into You,” walk Why then, am I always sleepless in necessarily those o f The Observer.

Letters to the E ditor Five-dollar footlongs Women in the priesthood

As a frequent customer of the Subway student purchases Subway once a week Acknowledging the gifts of women is that women were the first to encounter restaurant located in the LaFortune (I usually miss at least one dining hall not the same as respecting women. You the risen Jesus, and were then instruct­ Student Center, I have been extensively meal per week) he or she will save over can call us “God’s masterpiece,” gra­ ed to tell the men of the Resurrection; snubbed by the lack of the now infamous $50, or 16 percent of his or her total Flex ciously allow us to be theologians, and women were then the first Christian “five-dollar footlongs” deal along with points. Wouldn’t this come in handy as wax poetic about our ability to conceive preachers of the Resurrection. In keep­ the rest of you, the student body. the points dwindle around finals? and give birth, yet until women arc ing with this tradition, women should . Widely publicized by firemen, con­ Hard money aside, it is also unaccept­ allowed to stand on altars as priests, it lead Easter services while men hide struction workers and various other able for a Subway to exploit college-aged will remain doubtful as to whether the behind locked doors. hardworking blue-collar Americans in students simply because they know the Church really respects women. Subway’s long-running TV ad series, the students will never stop buying their Additionally, if we’re going to remain deal has been so popular as to prompt a product. Subway offers no such deal and truly committed to the gender roles indi­ Sarah Testa permanent installation in the Subway simply wishes to capitalize off of a raven­ cated in the Bible, then some adjust­ senior arsenal. ously hungry student body which is given ments will need to be made in the cele­ O pus Hall However, our Subway in LaFortune nothing greater than Burger King and bration of Easter. All four Gospels state Feb. 11 finds it unnecessary to offer such a deal, Sbarro. If hardworking firemen and con­ and rightfully so. The LaFun Subway has struction workers deserve footlongs for been ranked as high as third nationally five dollars, why do young and financial­ in sales and consistently tops the region­ ly struggling college students not deserve al charts. While the managers have the same? Because our Flex points are Sidewalks not enough every right to run a highly profitable pre-paid and we would spend them all business, and I congratulate them on anyway? doing so, I am opposed to the exploita> Join us in this fight. If you are not In response to Steve DeLaurentis’ campus so that no Domer will ever show tion of students and therefore propose a working with us, you are working Letter to the Editor regarding the unfor­ up to a place on campus with a thin student body boycott of the LaFortune against us. For the complete unabridged tunate mud problem on campus (“Please layer of mud around the base of their Subway. manifesto and more visit the Facebook save me from the mud,” Feb. 11), I wish shoes. After contacting Subway on the matter, group Fighting for Footlongs. to voice my complete agreement. Steve 4. Students should be given jetpacks so a representative informed me it would be proposed one solution: “Architects in the they can take the most direct, mud-free a bad business decision if he were to John Traub past (smarter than those employed by route to class. That’s right, 1 propose that implement the deal. Further questioning Colin McNamara Notre Dame) have built buildings with no jetpacks no longer be available only to was fruitless. However, this is not about James Hinckley pre-planned walkways connecting them student athletes anymore. business. Rather, it is about the students. Andrew Baeckstrom — then after a year of observing the pat­ 5. All grass on campus should be A boycott may seem arbitrary given the Dom Golab terns worn into the grass, they subse­ uprooted and replaced with astroturf... price of textbooks in the current day, but sophomores quently paved those slowly-trodden or carpet. consider a savings of roughly two dollars Stanford Hall pathways.” 6. All classes should be held in dorms on every Subway footlong purchase: if a Feb. 12 Unfortunately, this method creates an or off-campus residences so students entire year of muddy walks about cam­ don’t have to walk at all. pus without the alternative option of 7. Janitors should use hand held blow- clean concrete pathways. Instead, I have driers to dry up every collection of mois­ some more suggestions as to how Notre ture that settles on the lawns of Notre Where are the gyros? Dame could fulfill their responsibility to Dame’s campus. keep students’ shoes clean when they 8. Notre Dame should build a giant Dear Food Services: voluntarily walk through mud. roof over campus so no precipitation or Just a quick question — what happened to all the gyros? They were my favorite 1. Students should have the option to sunlight can contribute to mud formation item served in the dining hall and I'm sure they’re favorites of many other students. I send their class schedules to Ziolkowski on our pristine University ever again. Construction in order for them to cus­ Although these solutions may be a bit ask because last semester, they were listed one day on the menu, but did not actually tomize the sidewalks on campus to bet­ costly, I can’t think of a more important show up in the lines. Ever since, they have not appeared in the cafeterias to delight ter accommodate every students’ walk­ issue Notre Dame could focus their many hungry students. Is the situation something like the sliced apples? Is there a ing needs. efforts toward then ensuring all students shortage? Llave they been taken hostage by the flying spaghetti monster who is envi­ 2. Students should be provided a per­ the right to walk through mud without ous of their juicy texture and cool tzatziki sauce taste? sonal assistant that will physically carry arriving to class with muddy shoes. Please, Food Services, let my gyros go! them to all their classes, and if need be, Daniel Quinlan lay down face first in the mud so we can Zeb Hunter sophomore walk over them. senior St. Edwards Hall 3. Complementary shoe shines should off campus Feb. 10 be available at 2,500 locations around Feb. 11 T h e O bserver page 12 Scene Friday, February 13, 2009 : —

JESS SHAFFER MICHELLE FORDICE Assistant Scene Editor Assistant Scene Editor Valentine’s Day in all its pink and red glory is supposed to embody What is my fiance going to be doing for Valentine’s Day? I romance. But cheesy love ballads can be treacherous icebergs for your Going to an auto show. So since that isn’t my cup of tea and I ' love boat. So this Valentine’s Day, opt for something a little more chic, now have plenty of free time on my hands this weekend, I cultured and unique. This playlist takes a little bit of old and a little bit thought I would put it to use on an extra special Valentine’s of new, taking romance to a new level of sophistication. Day edition of the Dining Hall Dish. Now, a trip to the dining hall will never be the most roman­ Someone To Watch Over Me- Amy Winehouse tic option. Above all, the best advice that can be given is to not Despite her questionable style choices, Winehouse has an undeniable even go there, but if you are stuck, short on funds, or just music talent, with a modern edge and jazzy, evocative style. Her cover Want ideas for the rest of the year, here are a couple ways to of this classic longing-for-love song is sensitive and moving. spruce up a less than perfect situation. Try A Little Tenderness- Otis Redding As always, many things come down to location, location, For 80s lovers, this song should sumnion images of Ducky dancing his location. Now, you’ve already committed yourself to either heart out for Molly Ringwald. For those less Brat-Pack informed, this North or South, so you’re already hurting, but at least head to Otis Redding’s instructional manual, which could be also called “Love some of the more secluded areas so that you can be with your for Dummies. ” Good for pre-date guidance and for reminding your sig­ special someone. Try the smaller tables in South or the room nificant other that you know how to treat them right. behind the pasta bar in North. Cheek to Cheek- Eva Cassidy Put some effort into your presentation. Mail your significant Eva Cassidy embodies all the class and nostalgia of jazz. With elegance, other an invitation several days before your dinner (if it’s she covers this sweet vintage classic. already too late for that, slide one under his or her door). Write You A Song- Plain White T’s Surprise your date with flowers on the table (can’t afford even Everyone knows “Hey There Delilah.” But “Write You A Song” will a carnation? Google yourself some origami flower instructions melt the hearts of every girl who doesn’t have the good fortune of being and steal some paper from the printers). Pull out his or her named Delilah (which is most of us). With lines like, “I don’t know how chair. Get creative. to fight, but TU draw blood tonight if somebody tries hurting you,” the Finally, make your date dessert! If you’re really proactive, romantic appeal of this ditty is obvious. you can try serving them an entire meal (search the archives Your Song- Elton John of www.ndsmcobserver.com for past Dining Hall Dish recipes), Touching without being corny, this song expresses passionate emotion but that could take a lot of running around, plus they would with perceptive simplicity. Though many will remember it from the have to sit alone for awhile. But you can pull off dessert pretty glitz and glamour of “Moulin Rouge,” this love song, in its original form, quickly and they’ll feel a bit more pampered. Below is a selec­ is unique because of its effortless ease. tion of some of our best dessert recipes. And don’t forget pres­ How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)- Marvin Gaye entation. For example, let’s say you are just going to serve With a voice like velvet, this melody is sweetly seductive, without your date a piece of chocolate cake. Take one of the larger being as explicit as other Gaye hits (i.e. “Let’s Get It On”). plates, use chocolate sauce to create a design across the plate J’Ai Deux Amours- Madeleine Peyroux (you’ll probably want to use a utensil other than the ladle for This Canadian artist will make you feel like you’re in the city of love. this), sprinkle on some powdered sugar, plate your cake, and You don’t have to understand French to appreciate the sheer romance then add a scoop of ice cream. of this tune. And who doesn’t love Canada? This love song proves that it is a small world after all, giving Valentine’s Day an international flair. Dessert Recipes As Time Goes By- Rosemary Clooney Brownie Sundaes Her music is just as attractive as her son. George. Enough said, This is nothing more than a twist on the above. A warm Such Great Heights- Iron & Wine brownie melting your cold ice cream? What could be better? This cover of the Postal Service’s techno-pop serenade slows things l.Pick up your favorite type of brownie, whether nut filled down with an acoustic instrumental. Lyrics like “I’m thinking it’s a sign or M&M topped. that the freckles in our eyes are mirror images and when we kiss Z.IJeat the brownie in the microwave. they’re perfectly aligned” could make the saddest single drop his/her 3.Top with your favorite ice cream - traditional vanilla and seventh chocolate bar with a breathless sigh. mint are good options. If I Fell In Love With You- Evan Rachel Wood 4.1’op with whipped cream, hot fudge, nuts (if you like them) Some readers might be aghast that Wood’s cover was chosen over the and of course a cherry! original Beatle’s hit. Musical elitism put aside, both versions bring a lot Ice Cream Cookie to the table, Wood’s version simply has deliberate, slow paced vocals Surprise your date by taking the cookie to new heights. that are undeniably romantic, drawing attention to the vulnerable Again, make sure you know what his or her favorite cookie is. lyrics. 3. Select two of you favorite cookies from the dessert bar. Bella Luna- Jason Mraz 4.Fill a bowl with a good scoop of your favorite ice cream, Substitute this smooth, seductive song for the cheesy hits about “when loss in some of your favorite mix-ins. Some good combina­ the moon hits your eye.” tions: vanilla ice cream and caramel inside oatmeal-raison That’s How Strong My Love Is- Otis Redding cookies, chocolate-chip cookies with mint chocolate chip ice Redding made this list twice for a reason. This song embodies every­ cream and hot fudge, and peanut butter cookies with choco­ thing a girl wants to hear. So listen and learn from lyrics like, “I’ll be the late ice cream for that Reece’s effect. weeping willow drowning in my tears, you can go swimming when 5.Heat up the cookies in the microwave. you’re here. I’ll be the rainbow when the sun is gone, wrap you in my 6. Fill the two cookies with your ice cream mixture and take ] colors and keep you warm.” This song is so effective on the female a messy bite! (Or if you’re of the more delicate variety, go after heart that you will begin to doubt the misnomer that women are com­ it with a fork). plicated. Contact Michelle Fordice at [email protected]. Contact Jess Shaffer at [email protected] . ANDREAARCHER I Observer-Graphic T h e O b s e r v e r

Friday, February 13, 2009

E

■ ■, -__ m 8

. * * - .

•s.-

SZYMON RZYNER STEPHANIE DEPREZ Scene Writer Assistant Scene Editor Romantic comedies, the prime genre of Valentine’s Valentine’s Day is upon us, and with it dutifully comes ; Day. Some will be forced to watch them, trapped in their I Singles Awareness Day, a day dedicated to the broken- | cuteness, their witty banter and picturesque love sto­ up, lonely or decidedly single. But this is no day for ries. The rest will be sitting alone, eating ice cream, I bemoaning singularity, because beneath the fagade of huddled in Snuggles, crying themselves to sleep. Instead | solitude comes a never-ending stream of music to per- why not watch films that are relatively unwatchable in i feet the mood. For every love song there are about 15 I romantic settings? It could do wonders for helping to | anti-love songs. And on Valentine’s Day, we singles cele- avoid thinking about the crippled self-worth that goes i brate them all. hand in hand with this holiday. Here are a few songs to make you get up and sing, cel- L [ ebrating the freedom of being out of a relationship. Passion of the Christ [Whether you instigated the break up or were left With Lent quickly approaching, what better film to | speechless when it happened, there are millions of tunes I enjoy on Valentine’s Day than Mel Gibson’s vision of ready to pick up where your significant other left off. At Jesus’ last hours? With the dialogue solely in subtitles the top of this list is, of course, “Since U Been Gone” by and numerous scenes filled with brutal beatings, it will : Kelly Clarkson. Nothing really beats opening your win- ; be impossible to think of romantic abandonment while s dows and blasting it, singing along at the top of your reliving Good Friday, one of the more incorrect names lungs. Male or female, this song is the ultimate cathar- given to religious holidays. Requiem for a Dream | sis. “Thanks to you, now I get what I want!” In the vein i; A brilliant film on the topic of drug abuse and the conse­ of post-break up pop-stars, who can resist Pink’s hit “So W hat”? “So what! I’m still a rock star! I got my rock quences it brings. With a climax that is guaranteed to : * * leave you shocked and ever-so-slightly disturbed, feeling moves and I don’t need you!” I lonely will be out of the question, as will doing anything Three Days Grace really captured the feeling of a fail- | ing relationship with “I Hate Everything About You.” | else. Terminator 2 : Judgment Day | Linkin Park has the market cornered on angsty anti- One of the more memorable action films from the 80’s, I relationship riffs with songs like “In the End” and | Terminator 2 tells the touching love story of a boy and ; “Numb.” The queen-bee of angry chick rock, Alanis his robot. Fantastic action sequences, Arnold at his | Morrisette, established the biting break up song with prime, and an evil, shape shifting, liquid metal adver- \ You Oughta Know.” “I’m here to remind you of the sary sent from the future to destroy John Connor. A [ mess you left when you went away.” Rounding this sec- | John Connor who will be played by the recently criti- | tion out is the staple from Destiny’s Child, “Survivor.” | cized Christian Bale in the upcoming Terminator film. j “Now I got you out of my life, I’m so much better. You | Also very important to note, no girlfriend would ever I thought that I’d be weaker without you, but I’m watch this film. j stronger.” I Silence of the Lambs Then of course come the songs about thriving in the I There is a subtle tension between Clarice and the insane I single light. The most recent hit here would have to be \ “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” by Beyonce. Good Hannibal “The Cannibal” Lecter, but nothing to • ■«! | emulate. The sexy dance of Ted Levine's serial-killer j Charlotte provides an anti-love song at the ready with “I | Buffalo Bill may spark a pang of longing, a real treat for \ Don’t Wanna Be in Love.” Another rock-out song is “It’s j j My Life” by the Charlie-approved Bon Jovi. You can kick j the ladies. An Inconvenient Truth J it old style with Fleetwood Mac’s “Go Your Own Way.” What better thing to enjoy during the day of St. The true oldies-but-goodies include “I Will Survive” by | Valentine, the patron of love and relationships, than a Gloria Gaynor and “Respect” by Aretha Franklin. | filmed lecture on the topic of climate change. A1 Gore’s ! Honorable mention must also go to Cher’s “Strong 1 strong baritone warns of the impending doom that will j Enough” and “Song For the Lonely.” Nothing quite beats be caused by humanities lack of respect for mother jumping around and singing along to “Owner of a Lonely | Heart” by Yes. “Owner of a lonely heart, much better | earth. It’s an educational experience that helped to | solidify the “green” movement’s place in the mainstream [ than an owner of a broken heart.” No matter who you | and won Gore a Nobel prize due to his super-serious I are or where you are, these songs contain the essence of approach. j what it means to be single and proud of it. Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be a day for looking Pan’s Labyrinth Perhaps the worst of possible date movies, based on the experiences cff a certain Scene | around at all the love in the world you don’t have, but a : writer, should be watched, but not around anyone in | day to remember the inner strength that comes from 1 forging your own path, and looking at the world fear- | whom there lies romantic interest. A visually stunning I story of post-Spanish Civil War Spain, shows the experi- | lessly. Being single is as old as humanity, and as long as j | ences of a young girl and her family. Strange mythologi­ | we’ve been around people have been singing about it. 1 c a l creatures, and unnecessarily graphic torture and | But there’s really only one song that captures the true I meaning of Valentine’s Day: “Song for the Dumped” by | beatings will allow the viewer to realize there’s worse 1 things than loneliness. s Ben Folds. | Contact Stephanie DePrez at [email protected]. Contact Szymon Rzyner at [email protected]. page 14 The Observer ♦ CLASSIFIEDS Friday, February 13, 2009

NHL Heatley leads Senators to third straight win

Red Wings defeat Wild despite depleted lineup; Lightning hold on to early lead for win over Maple Leafs at home

Elliott made 13 saves in the 8:40 of the second. He deflect­ Associated Press second period, stopping Mike ed Brenden Bell’s shot with his PHILADELPHIA — Suddenly Knuble’s deflection and Claude skate while standing to the left the Ottawa Senators are start­ Giroux's breakaway and mak­ of the net. ing to feel good about them ­ ing a brilliant glove save on Foligno scored with 14 sec­ selves. Jeffrey Lupul. onds left in the period, taking a Dany Heatley scored two “Our goaltender was the best pass from Ryan Shannon and unusual goals, Jason Spezza player on the ice tonight,” said ripping a backhander past had a goal and an assist, and Ottawa coach Cory Clouston, 3- Niittymaki. Brian Elliott made 34 saves to 1-1 since replacing the fired “It was kind of a weird night help the Senators win their Craig Hartsburg. for us,” Lupul said. It seemed season-high third straight “We’ve played very well on like we had a lot of chances. game, 5-2 over the defense the last three or four They got that goal right at the Philadelphia Flyers on games. The offense has strug­ end of the second period. It Thursday night. gled but tonight the goals came was a killer for us.” “We’ve beaten two pretty naturally.” Philadelphia cut it to 3-1 good teams the last couple of It was Elliott’s third straight when Powe put in a rebound at days,” Heatley said. “We are impressive performance. He 8:00 of the third period. feeling good about ourselves.” beat Buffalo 3-2 and 3-1 in his Heatley scored his second Nick Foligno and Antoine previous two starts, stopping goal at 10:15 when his shot hit Vermette also scored for the the Sabres on 11 of 12 power the crossbar and bounced Senators, who still trail Florida plays Wednesday night in straight down into the goal. by 14 points for the eighth and Buffalo. The Flyers failed on “I heard it but I didn’t see it,” final Eastern Conference play­ three power plays. he explained. off spot. Ottawa has 29 games “Their goalie was great and I Richards made it 4-2 with a remaining, one more than the didn’t have my best night,” wrist shot 39 seconds later, Panthers. Flyers goalie Antero Niittymaki and Vermette scored unassist­ Are the Senators daring to said. “I think that was the dif­ ed at 15:20 after stealing the think about the playoffs? ference.” puck from Jeff Carter. Red Wings forward Kris Draper celebrates after scoring “It’s definitely not out of the Heatley was credited with It was the first time since Thursday in Detroit’s 4-2 win over Minnesota. question,” said captain Daniel Ottawa’s first goal after his November 8 that the Flyers Alfredsson, who picked up an shot hit the right post, then dropped back-to-back home Antti Miettinen had two assists. remaining in the first period. assist and leads the Senators bounced off Niittymaki and games in regulation. Josh Harding made 39 saves. He scored on a one-time shot with 49 points. “It’s possible. Flyers winger Scott Hartnell Philadelphia lost to Boston, 3- Wild coach Jacques Lemaire from the right circle for his We won the first two games of into the net with 1:38 left in 1, on Feb. 4. agreed with Samuelsson. eighth goal. The Wild had a this road trip. Who knows? We the first period. It was “They have about nine play­ two-man advantage and the just can’t look too far ahead.” Heatley’s team-leading 23rd Red Wings 4, Wild 2 ers who can do things con­ goal came 1:14 after Hossa Darroll Powe and Mike goal. The Detroit Red Wings were stantly,” Lemaire said. and Datsyuk were both called Richards scored for Spezza made it 2-0 with his without two of their top six for­ Iludler gave Detroit a 2-1 for hooking with the Red Philadelphia. 21st goal on a power play at wards and a top-four defense- lead with 9:38 left in the sec­ Wings’ already short-handed. man, and Pavel Datsyuk and ond period, beating Harding Henrik Zetterberg were score­ with a one-time shot from the Lightning 6, Maple Leafs 4 less. bottom of the right circle for Steven Stamkos and Vincent No problem. his 18th goal after a give and Lecavalier scored third-period Jiri Iludler and Kris Draper go with Llossa. D raper then goals, and the Tampa Bay scored in a 50-second span in scored on a slap shot from the Lightning held off the Toronto the second period, and Chris top of the left circle with 8:48 Maple Leafs on Thursday Osgood m ade 21 saves in left -- also off a pass from night. Stanley Cup champion Detroit’s Hossa. Ryan Malone scored twice a victory over the Minnesota “It’s always a little tough 54-second span in the first Wild on Thursday night. playing against those guys,” period, and Mark Recchi and Mikael Samuelsson and Ville Harding said. “They have a lot Martin St. Louis also scored in Leino also scored, and Marian of skill.” the period to help Tampa Bay Hossa had two assists to help Leino made it 4-1 with 2:45 take a 4-1 lead. the Red Wings win their sixth left in the second when he Lee Stempniak scored twice straight. The team was without scored on a wraparound. for Toronto, and Niklas Tomas Holmstrom (hernia sur­ “In the second we took over Hagman and Nikolai Kulemin gery), Johan Franzen (hand) and we played creative,” Hossa added goals. and Brad Stuart (back). said. “We got the three-goal Stamkos, the No. 1 overall “We’ve got other guys who lead. In the third period, we pick in the draft last summer, are pretty good too,” just controlled the game.” scored on a power play to give Samuelsson said. Koivu picked up a short- Tampa Bay a 5-3 lead at 6:01 Osgood has struggled this handed goal with 9:35 left, cut­ of the third. He has seven season despite his 18-4-6 ting in off the right wing and goals. record. But he made big saves stuffing a shot past Osgood. It Lecavalier added his team- when he needed to. was Koivu’s 16th goal. high 25th goal with 6:32 left. “It’s more mental than any­ Samuelsson opened the scor­ The Lightning scored four thing else,” Osgood said. “I’m ing 9:26 into the game when times in a 4:13 span of the going out there now without he put in a puck from the first. the weight of the world on my crease after Brett Lebda's shot After Malone got things start­ shoulders. As an athlete you trickled through Harding’s ed with his 1.7th and 18th have high expectations for pads. It was Samuelsson’s 15th goals, Recchi and St. Louis yourself.” goal. added power-play goals. St. Senators Dany Heatley and Daniel Afredsson battle in front of Brent Burns and Mikko Koivu Burns’ power-play goal tied it Louis scored his 20th goal and the goal in Ottawa’s 5-2 win over Philadelphia. scored for Minnesota, and for Minnesota with 4:29 had three assists.

The Observer accepts classifieds every business day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Notre Dame office, 024 South Dining Hall. Deadline for next-day classifieds is 3 p.m. All classifieds must be prepaid. C l a s s if ie d s The charge is 5 cents per character per day, including all spaces. The Observer reserves the right to edit all classifieds for content without issuing refunds.

4-bdrm, 2ba just off cam pus. Starts Student rentals 2009/2010. St. Houses for rent 2009-10.2-4 bed­ UNPLANNED PREGNANCY? Do not If you drink O'Douls, you dont drink. 6/09. $850/mo. 574-250-7653. Peter/SB Ave. Homes. $1300- rooms, close to campus,stainless go it alone. We have many resources But if you drink 20 O'Douls in a half F or R ent $2000/month. 5-7 bdrms, steel appliances. Call Bill: 574-532- in place to assist you. If you or som e­ hour, then you're a non-alcoholic. 613 Lafayette Blvd., 6-bdrm & 2- 1st or 2nd floor. 1896. ______one you love needs confidential sup­ Non-alcoholism is a problem too. Affordable Graduate and Faculty bdrm houses. $350/person. Call Contact Bruce Gordon port or assistance, please call Sr. Sue And there are symptoms, like when Off-Campus Housing. 574-876-6333. 574-876-3537. Dunn at 1 -7819 o r Ann Firth at 1 - you fall down, does it always Call for Availability P ersonal 2685. hurt? (574)243-2818 or Houses for the 09-10 school year. 1-3BR Contemporary Urban APTS For more information, visit NDs (574)276-6118. 2-bdmns up to 8 bdrms available. across from Notre Dame Stadium. If you or som eone you care about has Assistance for Pregnant I had this parrot. The parrot talked, but Leasing fast. Contact Kramer at been sexually assaulted, visit Support Students/ZOffice of Student Affairs it did not say "I'm hungry." So it died. andersonNDrentals.com 574-234-2436 or The Foundry features private baths Sen/ices for Victims of Rape & website at: osa:nd.edu/health- www.kramerhouses.com for every bedroom, washer/dryer, fit­ Assault at: http://osa.nd.edu/health- safety/assistance-for-pregnant-stu- I don't have a microwave oven but I FREE COMCAST! . ness center, theater room, tanning safety/assault/’ dents. do have a clock that occasionally Now leasing. Lafayette Townhouses. salon, gam e room. Preleasing for cooks stuff. Why pay for 12 months? Now offer­ $350/Person. 3,4 & 5-BDRM UNITS. August. If I was on death row and given one My belt holds up my pants and my ing 10-month leases. 2.5 BATHS. FREE INTERNET. last meal I would ask for a fortune pants have belt loops that hold up the My friend asked me if I wanted a NEWLY REMODELED. Call 574-234- Call 574-232-1400 or lease online cookie. "Come on long prosperous belt. What the hell's really goin on frozen banana, I said "no, but I want a Bluegoldrentals.com 2436 or www.kramerhouses.com www.foundryliving.com life!'" down there? Who is the real hero? regular banana later, so ... yeah". A ro u n d t h e N a tio n Friday, February 13, 2009 COMPILED FROM THE OBSERVERS WIRE SERVICES page 15

MLB NCAA Men’s Baseball USA Today Preseason Poll

team points

1 LSU (14) 738 2 North Carolina (12) 737 3 Rice (1) 673 4 Georgia 600 5 Texas ASM (2) 590 6 Stanford (1) 576 7 Arizona State 533 8 CS Fullerton 507 9 Florida State 500 9 Texas 500 11 Ole Miss 431 12 Georgia Tech 327 13 Oklahoma State 321 14 Miami (FL) 320 15 San Diego 304 16 Lousville 292 17 Baylor 269 18 UC Irvine 262 19 Fresno State (1) 247 20 Missouri 224 21 Pepperdine 156 22 UCLA 140 23 Florida 112 24 Costal Carolina 102 25 Clemson 80

NCAA Men’s Hockey USCHO.com/CBS Poll

team po in ts record AP 1 Boston Univ. (49) 999 21-5-1 Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is interviewed by ESPN's Peter Gammons on Monday. Rodriguez admitted 2 NOTRE DAME (1) 912 21-5-3 3 Northeastern 897 19-6-2 during the interview that he used performance-enhancing drugs from 2 0 0 1 -0 3 because of his high-pressure contract. 4 Michigan 847 21-9-0 5 Vermont 791 16-6-4 6 Cornell 688 15-4-4 7 Miami (FL) 668 16-8-4 Selig: A-Rod 'Shamed the game' 8 Denver 650 17-9-3 9 Princeton 622 17-6-0 Associated Press shamed the game,” Selig said. until 2004. “If it’s in his heart, yes, I 10 Yale 507 17-5-1 Rodriguez’s admission fol­ “It is important to remem­ would, but if it’s not, that’s 11 North Dakota 405 16-11-3 TAMPA, Fla. — Unable to lowed a Sports Illustrated ber that these recent revela­ OK, too,” he said. 12 New Hampshire 402 13-9-4 punish Alex Rodriguez for report that he was on a list of tions relate to pre-program Girardi said Rodriguez, 13 Wisconsin 389 16-11-3 flunking a drug test that was 104 players who tested posi­ activity,” Selig said. “Under baseball’s highest-paid player, 14 Minnesota 360 12-9-5 supposed to be anonymous, tive for steroids in 2003, our current drug program, if “has a chance to have a 15 Boston College 346 12-9-4 when testing was intended you are caught using steroids major platform” in speaking 16 Ohio State 335 18-9-3 Bud Selig could only chastise 17 Minnesota-Duluth 235 15-9-6 him. only to determine the extent and/or amphetamines, you out against drugs. Rep. Elijah 18 Colorado College 211 14-9-7 “What Alex did was wrong of steroid use in baseball. will be punished. Since 2005, Cummings, a Maryland 19 Dartmouth 89 12-8-3 and he will have to live with The results were seized by every player who has tested Democrat, wrote a letter to 20 Air Force 47 19-7-2 the damage he has done to the government in 2004 and positive for steroids has been Rodriguez inviting him to dis­ 21 St. Cloud State 34 15-13-2 his name and reputation,” the remain under seal. suspended for as much as 50 cuss steroids at an anti-drug 22 Minnesota State 19 13-13-3 commissioner said Thursday, Because it was an anony­ games.” event. Cummings said 23 St. Lawrence 17 14-11-3 three days after the Yankees mous test and because Yankees manager Joe Baltimore’s Brian Roberts 24 Alaska 8 12-10-6 star admitted using banned Rodriguez’s confession Girardi, speaking after his spoke to the group last year. 24 Niagara 8 14-10-2 substances from 2001-2003 involved years before the first staff meeting of spring Rodriguez’s admission has while playing for the Texas drug agreement took effect, training, said he wasn’t sure overshadowed all the other Rangers. there is little Selig can do in whether he wanted big events of the offseason: “While Alex deserves credit terms of punishment. Rodriguez to address the the signings of CC Sabathia, for publicly confronting the Players and owners didn’t team. Position players are A.J. Burnett and Mark NCAA Swimming issue, there is no valid excuse agree to a joint drug program due to report Tuesday and Teixeira at a cost of $423.5 CSCAA Rankings for using such substances, until August 2002, and testing start workouts the following million, and former manager <► and those who use them have with punishment didn’t start day. Joe Torre’s new book. M en W om en

1 NOTRE DAME Penn State In B rief 2 Penn State NOTRE DAME Agent Rosenhaus shopping League slaps Brown with Titans’ Haynesworth given 3 Ohio State Ohio State WR Burress to NFL teams $25k fine for outburst probation for speeding 4 Columbia Columbia-Barnard NEWARK, N.J. — Plaxico Burress CLEVELAND, Ohio — Mike Brown NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Titans All Pro 5 Princeton Harvard seemingly wants to leave the New went to the All-Star game with less defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth is Northwestern 6 Pennsylvania York Giants. spending money. being blamed for causing an accident 7 Harvard Princeton Drew Rosenhaus, the agent for Cleveland’s coach was fined $25,000 that left a Tennessee man needing hip 8 Stanford Temple the troubled receiver, sent an e-mail by the NBA on Thursday for publicly crit­ replacement and has a district attor­ 9 St. Johns Pennsylvania 10 Duke Duke to the NFL’s teams earlier this week icizing referee Joey Crawford following ney reviewing the Dec. 13 incident for "letting them know that Burress was the Cavaliers’ last-second loss at Indiana a possible probation violation. one of his three clients who wants earlier this week. Haynesworth is due to become a free to be traded, an NFL executive told Although league disciplinarian Stu agent Feb. 27 and is seeking to The Associated Press on Thursday. Jackson said in a release that Brown had become the NFL’s highest-paid defen­ The person requested anonymity been fined for comments made about sive player. because the e-mail was supposed to “the officials,” Brown’s postgame tirade In December, he agreed to 30 days’ around the dial remain private. was directed at Crawford, who whistled probation to divert a ticket for driving The Star-Ledger of Newark was LeBron James for a foul on Pacers for­ 103 mph in a 70-mph zone in March the first to have the story, reporting ward Danny Granger in the final second. only four days before being cited for College Basketball in its Wednesday editions that Crawford felt James made contact with careless driving on Interstate 65 south Rosenhaus’ initial e-mail to the Granger, who sank one free throw to of Nashville. He allegedly was speeding No. 13 Villanova at West Virginia teams said that Burress could be give Indiana a 96-95 win. in his 2008 black Ferrari and trying to 9:00 p.m., ESPN acquired through a trade. Brown claimed Crawford made a pre­ pass Corey Edmonson of Nashville, However, the NFL executive who determined — or makeup — call against who lost control and crashed into the NHL asked not to be identified because James, who had been involved in a simi­ concrete median. Chicago at St. Louis he had to deal with Rosenhaus, said lar play moments earlier when Granger Haynesworth was cited for careless the initial e-mail said that the agent was whistled for a foul while trying to driving and having an expired registra­ 7:30 p.m., CSN had three “players desiring a defend an alley-oop pass intended for tion in the incident, charges dismissed trade.” James. in Brentwood City Court on Thursday. page 16 The Observer ♦ SPORTS Friday, February 13, 2009

NASCAR Four drivers earn spots at Daytona qualifier

win the Daytona 500, but at could to get them to Daytona Mayfield has been out of full­ year I deserved to be in the Associated Press least they’ll be in the show. International Speedway. time work since Ray race, that this team deserved DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Allmendinger, Mayfield, Allmendinger was let go from Evernham fired him midway to be in the race.” Jeff Gordon and Kyle Busch Riggs and Regan Smith Red Bull Racing late last year, through the 2006 season. Mayfield has felt the same both celebrated in Victory earned spots in the season- and is clinging to an eight- Allmendinger, who failed to way, watching from the side­ Lane, far away from the real opening race in Thursday’s race deal with Richard Petty make the 500 in his first two lines as NASCAR ro ared on winners of the Daytona 500 Gatorade Duels. Motorsports. Riggs became NASCAR seasons with Red without him. qualifying races. “It feels absolutely awe­ unemployed when Tony Bull, will finally be able to With no ride lined up, Jeremy Mayfield choked some. It’s like we just won the Stewart took control of his rest after a stressful buildup Mayfield at the last minute back emotion. AJ race,” said Riggs, who fin­ race team and revamped the to the qualifying races. threw his own team together Allmendinger hid his tears ished eighth in the first quali­ driver lineup. “I’ve been so nervous over for one last try. He’s got a behind sunglasses. Scott Riggs fier. Smith was a casualty of the the last couple days ‘cause mismatched group of volun­ felt as if he’d just won None of the four drivers had merger between Dale I’ve been in this position the teers, and after loaned-out NASCAR’s biggest race. rides a month ago, piecing Earnhardt Inc. and Chip last two years,” Allmendinger jackman Kyle Roland was None of them are a threat to together any opportunity they Ganassi Racing, while said. “But I really felt like this injured while pitting Kirk Shelmerdine’s car during the First qualifying race, Mayfield borrowed an emergency replacement from Michael Waltrip’s crew. “Man, 23 days ago we didn’t even have a race team,” Mayfield said after finishing ninth in the second qualifier. “It’s a very unbelievable feel­ ing. To know where we were at then, how much hard work has been done in such a short amount of time is just unbe­ lievable. To come here and do this, it’s like winning 10 races.” The 39-year-old journeyman is throwing everything into this effort. After racing just 25 times over the past two years, and failing to draw much interest when rides became available, starting his own team became the last option in continuing his career. “If I ever want to retire as a driver, I want to retire on my own, not be pushed to the wayside,” Mayfield said. “That’s what kept me motivat­ ed to do this.” Riggs could relate after a fruitless offseason job search had him still scouring for work last month. He was finally swayed by Tommy Baldwin, who was crew chief and competition director at Bill Davis Racing before the sponsor-strapped team folded in late December. Baldwin was putting together a startup race team, and lured Riggs to the driver seat. “It came down to a point that I had to make a decision — am I going to sit at home and stay on the phone and call people and hope that something opens up to give me an opportunity to get in the car?” Riggs said. “Or am I going to go down to Daytona and start the season off with somebody like Tommy? “What really made the deci­ sion for me was when I talked to Tommy and just heard the passion in his voice. Man, I am just elated.” So was Gordon, who ended the longest winless drought of his career by winning the first duel. The four-time Cup champi­ on, coming off his first winless season since his 1993 rookie year, climbed from his car in Victory Lane and immediately reached for his young daugh­ ter. Ella was just an infant during his last victory cele­ bration, in October 2007. “I’ve been fortunate enough to visit Victory Lane quite a few times, but not many times as a father,” Gordon said. “There’s nothing more special than that.” The non-points Gatorade Duel doesn’t officially count for anything in Gordon’s victo­ ry total, but gave him a sec­ ond-row starting spot in Sunday’s race. page 17 The Observer ♦ SPORTS Friday, February 13, 2009

ND Women’s Tennis SMC B a s k e t b a l l Irish look to win golden racket Improved Belles

Women will compete in ITA Championship face young Britons

tough, two-week stretch. The By DOUG FARMER By ALEX WEST Britons lost four in a row Sports Writer Sports Writer before a victory over winless On January 14 Saint Mary’s Kalamazoo Wednesday night. This weekend Notre Dame (14-8) lost its first conference Since their last meeting with will join 15 other teams in game of the year to Albion the Belles, the Britons are just Madison at the ITA Indoor (11-10) 77-72. On Saturday, 3-4. National Championships, all the Belles will look for Regardless of Albion’s recent with hopes of winning the revenge. play, Henley is sure her team golden racket. The No. 14 Irish “They did a great job of get­ won’t be overlooking the encounter the No. 5 Stanford ting to the free throw line Britons. Cardinal to start things off against us last time,” Belles “Albion is a good young team today. coach Jennifer Henley said. that has a lot of options on The Irish have been in “We just didn’t play well offense,” she said. “We need to Madison since Wednesday so defensively for 40 minutes.” focus more on transition they could practice on the The Belles are riding the defense and contest their out­ championship courts before momentum of a three-game side game.” the matches begin. While winning streak, and have won The Belles have already admittedly anxious upon ZHIE3IN DAI/The Observer six of their last seven games clinched the No. 2 seed in the arrival to the team hotel, a Irish junior Kali Krisik and her teammates take on the top 15 since playing Albion. MIAA tournament as well as chance to hit around on the teams in the country this weekend in Madison, Wise. Senior Erin Newsom and achieving other school mile­ courts should calm the team’s freshmen Patsy Mahoney lead stones. With three games left nerves greatly, and with no bles m atches,” Tefft said. “I iors and seniors know what it the charge Wednesday night in the regular season, the time to spare. think that would really help us is like to be there,” Tefft point­ with 22 points each in a 77-71 Belles have already set the Stanford and a bit of tennis out.” ed out. “That experience will win over Adrian. Newsom also school record for conference history await the Irish on Worry not, this Irish team help us a lot.” pulled down 11 rebounds to victories with 12 and have tied Friday. Stanford has won 15 will not serve softly just That experience, along with have her sixth double-double the school record for total national championships since because they are facing a for­ the No. 1 doubles pairing of of the season. wins in a season (14). 1982, including three straight midable foe. Tefft and freshman Kristy “Patsy and Erin both did a Saint Mary’s will try to con­ from 2004 to 2006. “I think we are a lot better Frilling," lead the Irish to good job for us on the offen­ tinue to add to these totals “Stanford has been down a than our No. 14 ranking,” Tefft Madison with high expecta­ sive end.” Henley said. Saturday. The tip-off is slated little bit for the last few years,” said. “So coming into this tions and hopes. “[Newsom and Mahoney) both for 3:00 in Kresge Gymnasium senior Kelcy Tefft said. “But weekend I think our whole “While younger, I think this attacked the basket and hit the at Albion College. they are always really, really team wants to prove that.” is the most talented team I open shots.” good.” And if the Irish do prove it on have played on so far,” Tefft Albion on the other hand is Stanford will be the first top- Friday, they will face the win­ said. “We are very hopeful and Contact Alex West at trying to bounce back after a 10 team that Notre Dame faces ner of the No. 11 North optimistic. We just have to go [email protected] this season, and thus, the team Carolina, No. 4 Baylor match. out there and prove it.” knows the match will be quite But this is the type of road On Friday, Notre Dame a change from the season so every one of the 16 teams in begins what could be a four- far — a season marked by Madison must take to play on day trek to a national champi­ NFL dominance and rising in the Monday, the fourth and final onship. rankings. day of the tournament. A good “We could definitely do it,” “It’s going to be a really long chunk of the Notre Dame team Tefft said. match, really draining, but already knows this. Colts offseason plans hopefully, we will take two or “Our sophomore year we got Contact Doug Farmer at three of those first three dou­ to the finals, so all of the jun­ [email protected] affected by economy Can't decide what to do this summer? Can't decide on just one study abroad location? Jeff Saturday, cornerback Kelvin Associated Press Hayden and running back INDIANAPOLIS — Colts presi­ Dominic Rhodes. STUDY ABROAD THIS SUMMER THROUGH NOTRE DAME! dent Bill Polian is working on his Polian would like to re-sign all usual offseason to-do list. three, but he considers Hayden, He’s negotiating with agents to who won the starting job two Notre Dame will offer faculty-led programs in: keep players, preparing for the years ago, the top priority. draft and dealing with NFL Polian would not say how salary cap rules. But things are much Hayden wants, but he said much tougher this year. negotiations with agent Fletcher Cape Town, South Africa Polian said Thursday the econ­ Smith are not going well. That omy and the NFL’s revised cap could force Polian to use the rules have put the Colts in a franchise tag, something he will Dublin, Ireland financial pinch that is forcing the consider. S u m m e r P r o g r a m s team to look at options, including Smith did not answer his cell a possible change of site for phone and it was not accepting In f o r m a t i o n S e s s i o n training camp. messages on Thursday. Paris, France “Like everyone else in the To clear some room under the country, expenses are an issue cap, Polian has already agreed to TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 7 ,5 PIVI for us,” Polian said. “So we’re convert Dallas Clark’s roster looking at everything we do, be it bonus into a signing bonus, Toledo, Spain . 2 1 7 DEBARTOLO travel costs or training camp or spreading the money out over whatever. One glaring area is more years. And he may do the training camp, so we have to same with Bob Sanders. Still, Vienna, Austria make a decision about where to Hayden’s deal may determine go, and we have not made it.” how much money is left to keep The Colts have held camp in other players and could force the Terre Haute since 1999, but their team to cut other veterans. contract with host Rose-FIulman The cuts come with a hefty has expired and they’re now price, too. considering a return to Because this is the last year of Anderson, which was their pre­ the salary cap, there are new season home from 1984-98 and rules. is closer to Indianapolis. If players with expensive Former coach Tony Dungy bonus clauses are cut this year, often said he enjoyed the time in teams will have to take the full Terre Haute, but new coach Jim value of the remaining bonus Caldwell has not stated a prefer­ money. In the past, that money ence. Polian said no decision has has been prorated over the life of been made. a contract. So if a player Training camp isn’t the only received a $10 million bonus on money issue for Indianapolis. a five-year deal, teams were The Colts recently announced charged $2 million per year. they were cutting 25 jobs in the Now, if that player is cut with front office, and now they’re try­ two years left on the contract, www.nd.edu/~ois APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3 /1 /0 9 ing to re-sign three prominent that team would take a $4 mil­ free agents — Pro Bowl center lion cap hit in 2009. page 18 The Observer ♦ SPORTS Friday, February 13, 2009

F encing W o m e n ’s La c r o sse Four underclassmen Irish open with Duquesne go to Junior Olympics their peers and the full confi­ and a school record-setting 52 By MEAGHAN VESELIK dence of the coaching staff to draw controls. Sports Writer lead the team this season,” “Jill and Shannon possess Coyne said in a press release many of the attributes that Notre Dame looks to start earlier this week. good leaders must have — a its season off with a win Burke has started at mid­ positive attitude, a great work Saturday as the team travels field/defense her last two sea­ ethic and outstanding com­ to Pittsburgh to take on the sons, contributing both offen­ munication skills,” Coyne Duquesne Dukes. The Irish sively and defensively for the said. have had no problem with Irish in her third season. She Byers is first all-time in The Dukes in the past, win­ had career highs in goals (8), goals (179), third in points ning both of their two previ­ assists (3), and points (11). On (225) and seventh in assists ous meetings 16-4. defense she led the team in (46) at Notre Dame, as well as Notre Dame starts the year turnovers (32) and was sec­ the only Notre Dame player to ranked No. 11 in both the ond on the team for ground score more than 50 goals in WLCA coaches' preseason poll balls (33) and draw controls three seasons and 66 or more and the Inside Lacrosse poll. (52). points in three consecutive They finished last season at Burke was also chosen as a seasons. She has been a 12-7 (4-1) Big East, falling in selection on the second team selection on the all-lWLCA the first round of the NCAA I WLCA all-W est/M idw est second team and a unanimous tournament to four-time regional team, and a Big East selection on the first team all- defending champions defensive player of the week, Big East each of her past Northwestern. Notre Dame finishing fourth in the confer­ three seasons. Along with has advanced to the NCAA ence with 1.56 caused Burke and fellow teammate tournament four times in the turnovers per game last sea­ Shaylyn Blaney, Byers was last seven years. son. Burke was also recently selected to the all-Big East Leading the Irish this sea­ chosen as a selection on the preseason team this season. son are Irish coach Tracy preseason all-Big East team. The team will have its first Coyne, entering her 13th sea­ Byers has been a key force chance to live up to the pre­ son with the Irish, and the in the Notre Dame attack in season hype on Saturday in team’s new captains, seniors each of her first three sea­ Pittsburgh. Shannon Burke and Jillian sons. She wrapped up her Byers. junior season with a team- Contact Meaghan Veselik at [email protected] WU YUE/The Observer “They have the respect of high 67 goals and 81 points, Irish senior Karol Kosta competes in the epee at the Notre Dame duals on Feb. 8, 2008. NHL individual competition in By MICHAEL BLASCO Albuquerque. Sophomore Sports Writer Jacob Osborne, freshman Kristoff Pinkowski, freshman Four fencers from Notre Stephanie Myers, and fresh­ Vokoun, Panthers rout Hurricanes Dame will compete individually man Nick Crebs will all try for at the Junior Olympic a solid qualification for the since the All-Star break while scoring four times in the third Associated Press Championships this weekend 2009 season. picking up a critical two points period and the extra session. in Albuquerque, N.M. The “I feel very positive for them RALEIGH, N.C. —Tomas in the Eastern Conference “We were dead in the water if event marks the second chance all,” assistant coach Marek Vokoun didn’t really need his standings. They lead Carolina we (had) lost that game,” for fencers to pick up a US Stepien said. “1 know they will quick-strike Florida teammates by three points in the race for Vokoun said. “There would be a Fencing qualification in 2009, continue to remind the country Ao score so many goals. As the eighth playoff spot in the different feeling in the dressing after January’s North why Notre Dame’s fencing pro­ impenetrable as he was in net, East. room. But that’s all ‘ifs.’” American Cup. gram is truly world class. They one was plenty. Cam Ward stopped just nine That quick-strike offense Irish fencers chalked up five have been training extremely Vokoun made 42 saves for his of the 13 shots he faced before helped the Panthers put this top-5 finishes at the NAC in hard and I’m certain that at fourth shutout of the season, he was pulled midway through one away with a second-period January, including three first the [NCAA N ational Anthony Stewart and Gregory the second for Michael flurry led by role players place finishes. A win in the Championships] and on into Campbell scored 12 seconds Leighton, who made nine saves Stewart and Campbell. NAC gave those fencers an “A” next season you will see results apart in the second period and and allowed Florida’s fifth goal. Stewart had a step on ranking from the US Fencing that will be even stronger than the Panthers routed the Neither goalie had any defenseman Niclas Wallin as he Association. Fencers are [this weekend].” Carolina Hurricanes 5-0 on answers for a Florida offense chased down a loose puck ranked nationally anywhere The men’s epee bouts begin Thursday night. that entered averaging 3.63 along the boards, and as Ward from A through D and a solid Friday evening, while the Nathan Horton had a goal goals in the new year and was tried to poke it away from him, performance this weekend will women’s epees will square off and an assist, and Michael coming off a 5-4 overtime victo­ he slipped a backhander past help fencers move up the lad­ on Saturday. Frolik and Richard Zcdnik each ry over Toronto in which it the goalie to make it 3-0 with der. The Junior Olympic scored. The Panthers scored all erased a three-goal deficit by 10:42 left. After graduating one of the Championships are the last five goals in the first 33 1/2 strongest senior classes in the competition Irish fencers will minutes and never eased up nation last year, the results face before the Midwest while claiming a rare win in earlier this season was encour­ Fencing Competition Raleigh. Notre Dame Apartments aging for Irish coach Janusz Championships at the end of “I much prefer these than the 835 Notre Dame Avenue Bednarski. the month at the Joyce Center. dramatic ones,” Florida coach “We never had such a good The No. 1 men’s squad finished Peter DeBoer said. “1 thought result like this year,” the season with a perfect 33-0 our goaltender was our best Bednarski said. “We won a lot record, while the No. 2 women player tonight.” (574)234-2436 of medals; that’s a positive of ended up 32-2. The team is in Vokoun finished with the 29th this competition. I believe that prime position for a run at a shutout of his decade-long K bam e/i P>ubp& di& i it was one of the best starts in third national championship career and the first since Dec. national tryouts for [Notre since 2003. 23 against Nashville. He Dame].” became the first goalie to shut www.kramerhouses.com A squad of freshman and Contact Michael Blasco at out Carolina this season. sophomore epees will fence in [email protected] The Panthers improved to 6-2 weekly sports schedule Mens Basketball vs. Northern Michigan vs. USF Sun. @2:00

S t u d e n t s w e a r y o u r g o l d h o c k e y j e r s e y s !! I Friday, February 13, 2009 The Observer ♦ SPORTS page 19

NCAA B a s k e tb a ll M en ’s T ennis Purdue's Hummel Irish take on tough Spartan team

doubles point,” Bayliss said. game plan.” By KATE GRABAREK “They are very strong at one Parbhu played relentless needs time to heal Sport Writer and two doubles, and we will tennis, and stayed mentally need to win the matches that tough in every point. He Hummel averages 10.4 points Notre Dame will try to we have a slight advantage played quality points, and Associated Press and 6.9 rebounds in conference bounce back from its first loss in.” made Inglott really grind the WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — play, but Painter said those of the dual match season to The Spartans are led by points out according to Purdue coach Matt Painter numbers don’t fully explain his No. 1 Virginia last Sunday. senior No. 1 singles player Sacchire. doesn’t want sophomore for­ value. The Irish play host to the Nick Rinks. In the fall season Another bright spot for the ward Robbie Hummel bouncing “Rob does something for us Spartans of Michigan State on Rinks teamed up with junior Irish early this season has in and out of the lineup any­ offensively and defensively that Saturday. Alex Forger to defeat Stephen been the play of freshman more. balances our team,” Painter The Spartans are off to one Havens and Tyler Davis at the Stephen Havens. Havens So the Big Ten’s preseason said. “He’s a facilitator. He of their best starts in recent Tom Fallon Invitational. earned the other point for the player of the year, who has moves the basketball, he makes history, heading into the con­ “Rinks is able to beat just Irish on Sunday winning his missed the past three games the extra pass, he gets the ball test against the Irish with a about anybody in the coun­ match in three sets. with a hairline fracture in his inside. ... Some of the basic record of 5-1 with their only try,” Bayliss said. “We nor­ “Havens made a lot of extra lower back and has played hurt things that don’t show up in a loss coming in mally rely balls,” Sacchire said. “Both for much of the season, won’t box score is what we miss.” a hard fought very heavily players were fairly close in return until he has healed Hummel said he first injured battle with on our top two ability level, and that was enough to play consistently. the L5 vertebrae in his back Vanderbilt. singles spots, apparent in the last two sets.” “Everybody is itching to want against Oklahoma on Nov. 28, “They came “Havens made a lot but we can’t Sacchire also commented him to get back,” Painter said then aggravated it in a loss to very close to of extra balls. Both count on those that Havens was conservative after Wednesday’s 61-47 win Duke on Dec. 2. He played beating tomorrow. when he was on defense, but over Penn State. “I think the against Illinois on Dec. 30, then Vanderbilt players were fairly Rinks split dictated and finished points key for him is to get back, then sat out the next game, a loss at this past close in ability level, sets with well. stay.” Penn State. He returned to play weekend,” and that was apparent Stephen Bass The Spartans and Irish The Boilermakers (18-6, 7-4) the next six games before miss­ Irish coach two years ago, know each other well. play at Iowa on Saturday, then ing the past three games, Bobby Bayliss in the last two sets. ” but Bass won Spartans coach Gene Orlando, at home against No. 9 Michigan against Ohio State, Illinois and said. “They 10-8 in the has been coaching at State on Tuesday. Painter said Penn State. served for the Ryan Sacchire third set.” Michigan State for 17 years, Hummel could play in both Hummel hasn’t been through match at 5-4 Irish assistant coach Much like and Bayliss at Notre Dame for games, or neither. a full practice since the Dec. 20 but couldn’t the Spartans 19. Bayliss and the Irish have “I don’t think they really want game against Davidson, but hang on to the lineup is dom­ won 18 in a row over the to put a tim efram e on it Painter said he is making lead. We have inated by a Spartans. The head-to-head because it really depends on progress. He participated in b eat them senior, the meetings between the two how I feel,” Hummel told The warmups before the Penn State soundly in the past, but we’re Irish’s own Sheeva Parbhu programs date back to 1926. Associated Press this week. game and was involved in some young and they returned just put his name in an elite After the Irish face the Hummel has been a differ- non-contact drills on Thursday. about everybody.” group, easily handling Spartans Saturday, the Irish ence-maker in conference “We need to think about With only three freshmen Dominic Inglott of Virginia on will head to Evanston, 111. to games. When he plays, Purdue what’s best for him, not what’s on the roster, the Spartans do Sunday. face Northwestern on Feb. 19 is 6-1, averages 68 points per best for us in terms of a Big Ten boast more experience than “Sheeva [Parbhu] was a lot with the first serve set for 4 game and allows 60. When he race,” Painter said. “I think he’s the Irish. Bayliss thinks that quicker than Inglott,” assis­ p.m. for both matches. sits, Purdue is 1-3 and scores going to have a long career in it will be a good test for his tant coach Ryan Sacchire 60 points per game while sur­ basketball and we have to keep young team. . said. “If Inglott doesn’t over­ Contact Kate Grabarek at rendering 63. that in mind.” “We will need to win the power you, he’s out of his [email protected]

Getting the most out of sex

Only for dreamers? Bw the key is preparing for S e x myths faithfulness in marriage by Freeing the heart Sexual tension builds up over time. For Mathew Boggs. it was seeing h k gmmlparents practicing faithfulness while False: It only seems like this because we holding hands, fingers interlocked iixm helped him to love and be loved completely are constantly stimulating ourselves, believe deep aadkM ong lave was passible. “Fanny;" dating. By this. w edonot mean sexual faithfulness whether sexually or through our other he thought, "aII these years, and they’re still holding to one person idler mother. Instead, we mean Consider the nature of sex. In sexual intercourse a mm senses. Our sexuality has no need to be hands.” In the introduction So his bookPt&jesf practicing fidelity to your spouse even before knowing and a women actually do become rare. There is a constantly expressed, and our bodies £verfasting, he continues; w ho thus pcr&on is. mutual giving: and meeM ng between the two of them. handle chastity and abstinence perfectly constituting a real exchange of persons, a real line. in fast moment, the couple before m became more This is the essence of chastity. COmmuniOP of persons* Therefore. 8 V8 ry sexual than jifsi my grandparents. / saw them as partners act speaks the language of total 21 You need to masturbate and experiment who had journeyed through a lifetime of challenge sexuaitv in order to be comfortable with and struggle. Now at the end of their journey Chastity: FOR, not against, sex self-gift across every dimension of fogcf&r. they were vmsy ufamt meh other, j - j OUr being It* physical emotional, False: By understanding our biological, How simple they made it seem! But to ms it psychological, spiritual, and temporal. psychological, and emotional design, we Contrary to some common assumptions, chastity and represented what / wanted most in the world Mors abstinence, before marriage does not .necessitate being also understand that we actually love our titan anything, I wanted to find the Imre they were T o make our acts of love limited or conditional in any bodies and respect our sexuality more by imitionaliy religious, sexually repressed, afraid of the of these ways is to fail to respect ourselves aad our living. My grandparents had been married sixty' not masturbating, experimenting, etc opposite or afraid o f sox in g e s m t Bather* partner. To he happy and ihffilled, we cannot have the three years, hot it whs not convention or habit that Furthermore, in marriage, discovering chastity is on the other side of the spectrum it does not sex (the physical commitment ) without the commitment kept them together. Jack and Dorothy Manm were how to best please your spouse is not a reflect a tear or denigration of sex, but rather on the other levels as well. Rather, our behavior In a two people very much in love. romantic relationship should he in harmony with the burden, but rather part of the beauty of chastity honors sex and allows it to actual nature and maturity of our friendship with the marriage. Many of us have probably had similar experiences. flourish to its full capacity other person. Because sex is a« exchange and We’ve observed other couples' happiness and their communion of whole persons, the only cotltexf m which Faith is the only real reason for chastity it is honest in what it communicates is one where the loving; commitment to each other, and we’ve realized False: The argument in support of man and woman have com mined themselves to each our own desire for someone whom we can love deeply Sex and the “bonding” hormone chastity and abstinence is available to other >;fbr better or worse.” Paradoxically, this common reason. In fact, even many of and who will return that love to m. commitment, fur from constraining the spouses, frees the religious arguments lor chastity are During sex (and, recent studies show, also during them up to love and give themselves to each other perfectly reasonable. But how do we gel there? tdiibrtnnaiely today, it seems prolonged embraces or “cuddling”) the “bonding” w ithout reserve or f w o f being used. examples of finding and holding onto love are lew and hormone oxytocin is released in men and even more m tar between, Divorce is all too common, and 4) You re Just try ing in preach to me and women. TMs means that tllSfS i$ HO SUCh Authentic intimacy and enduring meanwhile, our peers prepare lor marital mi- torce your morals on my lifestyle False: We want sexual happiness and commitment with prsmarital un-commitment The thing as “casual” sex. No matter llow much love fulfillment just like everyone else. We possibility of being both in love and Brfhittl in one people may desire to easily detach themselves or forget Therefore, in order to experience sexual intimacy are not judging anyone. We simply person for a lifetime is dismissed as a dream. about the sextud mtimacy they shared with another that is honest, loving, and fulfilling, it is best to strive to help others understand why we person, they are physiologically bonded to the* person. believe chastity to be the best path to But is it only a dream? Is a stable and happy marriage This is why so many people, young women especially, p re d ic t sexual Ikklily to your spouse now. not later. Only in this way will we allow sex to be all that goal, and we invite them to try it out merely m id eal o f the past ? Or. are there more cou ples feel abandoned, used, and empty when they get the sex that it is meant to be. for themselves. like Jack and Dorothy Mania, whose imtc-weidhered without the personal commitment In our biology, love has only increased m strength, beauty, and human sexuality is not designed Iw serial sexual devotion over the years? Many of os would dare to A relationships. Rather, OUT S6 XU Billy IS aft mm the latter. We’ve witnessed the marriages drat This ad is sponsored by: hove worked, and we've noticed a distinct pattern The Anscombc Society, Princeton University meant for intimacy with one February 14,2009 among them. Happiness and lulOIImeni in romantic The Anscomhe Society, University of Notre Dame relationships ^ possible. person. Greatness. Yale University The Love and Fidelity Network [email protected] True Love Revolution. Harvard University page 20 The Observer ♦ SPORTS Friday, February 13, 2009

2-3 zone tonight,” Brey said. utes to find its offensive be able to play in it, but we “You’re locking up on guys, rhythm in the first half, and take a lot of pride in that the Snapped putting your chest on people, led 8-4 before a head up play Rink last three or four years really continued from page 24 battling in the paint like we by Jackson sparked the Irish. continued from page 24 probably pushed it over the did. You’re not sitting in a After Louisville forward edge to finalize it. To be able to could seemingly do no right. zone.” Terrence Williams grabbed a release said. maybe look back 15 years The smiling Irish lingered for Notre Dame held Louisville rebound off a McAlarney miss, The new arena will be built down the road and know that it a while after the game and cel­ to just 19 first-half points and Jackson came from behind to south of the Joyce Center, just was my class, my team that ebrated with their fans, as didn’t let up in the second half. steal it. He w aited as north of Edison Road and just helped bring this arena here they welcomed back the prodi­ Offensively, Notre Dame was McAlarney made his way back west of where the new track will be a great source of pride.” gal feeling of winning. clicking inside and out. down the floor before dishing and field facilities are being Much of the talk at “This is what we play bas­ Harangody earned points it to him for McAlarney’s first constructed, the release said. Thursday’s practice was about ketball for,” senior Kyle seemingly at will and featured three. The score was 11-4 with The facility will include two the rink announcement, but the McAlarney said. “This feeling a number of running hook 15:04 to play in the first half ice sheets, one of No. 2 Irish (21- right now, we appreciate it so shots in the and the rout which will be 5-3, 15.-4-3-3 much right now. I think we lane. was on. Olympic-sized. CCHA) have a found our rhythm a little bit. But even Earl Clark led Plans also call “To be able to maybe tough series What a feeling, to finally get w hen Notre “To say we needed Louisville with for offices, lock­ look back 1 5 years with a Northern one, this is what we were look­ Dame was in that I think would be 11 points and er rooms and down the road and Michigan team ing for.” its losing the understatement 10 rebounds, training facilities that hasn’t lost Irish coach Mike Brey added: s t e a k , while Samardo for the hockey know that it was my since Jan. 9. “To say we needed that I think Harangody was of the year. ” Samuels added team. Additional class, my team that The Wildcats would be the understatement the one con­ 10. locker ro'oms helped bring this (11-13-4, 8-10- of the year.” stant. What Mike Brey “A few years will also be 4-3) are 6-0-1 arena here will But Thursday night’s win was missing Irish coach ago we had to available for stu­ over that span was more than luck. Luke was the sharp- win eight out of dents and mem­ be a greaet source and have moved Harangody had 32 points and shooting of 10 of our games bers of the com­ of pride. ” into eighth in 17 rebounds and Notre Dame Ayers and sen­ and our guys munity to use. the conference played the type of basketball ior guard Kyle McAlarney. dug in like Notre Dame dug The new arena standings. its fans have waited to see for Against Louisville, McAlarney in ,” Louisville coach Rick will not be ready Jordan Pearce “They had a the past seven games — effec­ scored 21, while Ayers had 19, Rhino said. “They didn’t feel in time for most Irish senior tough first half tive offense combined with and the two combined to shoot sorry for themselves. I think current mem­ but have really shut-down defense and a com­ 10-for-16 from 3-point range. Notre Dame could do the same bers of the Irish come on as of mitment to rebounding. McAlarney and Ayers lit up the thing. These guys are terrific squad, but the late. This is a “The last couple of practices Cardinals during a 15-4 sec­ young men- and I hope they upperclassmen’s impact on team that was picked by most were intense, everybody was ond-half run where Notre rally the same way we did two making a new rink a reality is to finish in the top-four of the on everybody. No let up,” said Dame’s lead ballooned to 30 years ago.” one that isn’t being overlooked. conference,” Jackson said. “It’s Irish guard Tory Jackson, who for the first time. “Those kids were instrumen­ going to be a tough weekend finished with 14 points, five Ayers hit a three to start the Notes: tal in creating an identity for for us, and we have to be pre­ rebounds, five assists and five run, followed by a Harangody uDespite pledging after hockey on this campus,” pared to play well at both ends steals. fadeaway. McAlarney then Saturday’s 89-63 loss to UCLA Jackson said. of the ice.” The win was the largest came down on a fast break that all starting spots would be Senior goaltender Jordan margin of victory for a Mike and had the option to give it to up for grabs, Brey had his Pearce added, “Yeah, it kind of Contact Matt Camber at Brey-coached team in Big East Harangody, who was open starting five already figured stinks that we’re not going to [email protected] play. During their losing with his arms Hailing, calling out, the five that started the streak, the Irish could never for the ball underneath, but majority of games this season, put together 40 minutes of passed it up in favor of a three. Ayers, McAlarney, Harangody, consistent play. That w asn’t The three swished. Jackson and Hillesland. Quality Off-Campus Housing the case Ayers canned “I was just kidding you guys Multi-bedroom houses with appliances, security, maintenance and much more! Thursday. another three in Los Angeles,” Brey said to The Irish out- on Notre the media. “We needed to get rebounded Dame’s next back to our starters ... That’s a asinq for 200 Louisville 48- possession. no-brainer, we had to go back 28, while the 57 7 thought our Then, euphoria to our nucleus. You’re, coming (574)234-2436 points Notre defense was the best set in at the back home. That nucleus of Dame allowed Joyce Center guys have won a lot of games K /iam e/i Pn& p& dieA, were the fewest it was all year. ” when for us and played well together its allowed McAlarney hit a and that nucleus gets us into since beating Mike Brey three from the that offensive rhythm that we www.kramerhouses.com Savannah State Irish coach corner, got need to compete in this 81-49 on Dec. fouled, and was league.” 22. almost tackled “I thought our by an overly uSophomore Tyrone Nash post defense exuberant played 14 minutes Thursday, was the best it Jackson. scored zero points but grabbed was all year,” Brey said. “A lot of emotions, a lot of six rebounds. Brey said he The strong effort, Brey said, emotions,” Jackson said of the liked what he saw from Nash, came from the intensity the near-takedown. “For him to and that his play may be a 1L team developed during prac­ get in a rhythm like that, he product of getting kicked out of tice when Brey told them they hasn’t been going like that in a practice on Sunday. Nash may would be playing man-to-man few games, for him to feel it have been the unfortunate one defense no matter what. and to get that 4-point play, I to incur the wrath of Brey on “When you’ve gone through forgot he was my teammate Sunday, but it may have helped what we’ve gone through ... if for a second. It was like were on Thursday. OPEN HOUSE you’re going to make your playing football, it was amaz­ stand and dig your heels in the ing.” Contact Chris Hine at 2009-10 SCHOOL YEAR ground, you’re not doing it in a Notre Dame took a few min- [email protected] at the Early Childhood Development Center at Notre Dame call to service, Bengal Bouts is difficult to raise money this the largest single contributor year. Tickets are still available Come See Our Program Bouts to the Holy Cross Missions in and can be purchased through and Meet Our Early Childhood Early Childhood Teachers continued from page 24 Bangladesh. Since 1931, the any boxer or on fight night. Development Center, Inc. Holy Cross Brothers have As V alentine’s Day ECDC-ND Open House Dates: at Notre Dame teaching them the discipline, established approaches, the Sundav, 2. 1 09. . . 1:30 - 3:00 courage and mental and phys­ several ele­ restless boxers Sunday, 3 I 09. .. 1:30 - 3:00 ical toughness to compete. mentary and have anything Friday. 3 1.3 09. . 9:30-11:00 More importantly, the men’s secondary but kisses and boxing club forms a genuine schools in the hugs on their Kindergarten Information Meeting: brotherhood among fellow region, while “It’s time for the minds. Thursday. 1 2209 - . 4:00 - 5:15 ■ athletes. providing training to pay o ff “It’s time for “There’s a nice sense of extensive out­ the training to community here, especially reach p ro ­ pay off,” fresh­ For information please call: when we start sparring,” an grams to the Adam Zaabel man fighter unnamed sophomore boxer poor. freshman fighter Adam Zaabel 5*74-63 1-3344 or online at:www.nd.edu/-ecdcnd said. “You get into the ring “Our money said. “You spend and beat the hell out of each is dedicated to so long training other and then you come out funding educa­ for something, and shake hands and go work tion in villages and it’s almost out. It’s a lot of fun.” i n surreal when Veterans teach rookies, Bangladesh,” Weber said. “We you step into the ring. You freshman give advice to sen­ are really trying to form rela­ really put a lot into it when Please recycle iors as each member of the tionships with the people over you’ve got this tradition men’s boxing club strives to there and learn from them behind you.” make others better each day. rather than just sending The preliminaries begin this But Bengal Bouts is much money.” Sunday at 5 p.m. in the Joyce more than just a community of Although 4,000 tickets have Center Fieldhouse. The Observer. boxers giving up their time for already been sold, Weber an annual competition. added that the current state of Contact Chris Masoud at Espousing the Notre Dame the economy has made it more [email protected] Friday, February 13, 2009 The Observer ♦ SPORTS page 21

They will get a trial by fire The Bama Bash begins a Junior Grant Krebs netted 26 this weekend. After Alabama series of warm-weather invi- goals, second on the team, and Bama things don’t slow down. East tationals for the Irish, who Loyola senior Duncan Swezey tallied continued from page 24 Carolina hosted an invitation­ will not play in South Bend continued from page 24 22. al last weekend, winning until a two-game series Joining McDermott as cap­ on Sunday. three of four games. against Toledo on March 18. season, is led by the all-confer­ tains for 2009 are seniors Peter Irish coach Deanna Gumpf Sophomore pitcher Toni “We do enjoy the weather, ence senior McDermott. He Christman, Scott Rodgers and said she hopes to come away Paisley had two wins and a but the reality of the early started all 17 games last season Davey Malera. with some wins in order to save for the Pirates, earning season tournaments is to win and helped Notre Dame hold Rodgers will be looking to fill build momentum for the rest the honor of Conference USA ball games and become the opponents to 7.04 goals per the shoes of graduated All- of the season. Pitcher of the week. best team we can be,” Gumpf game. American goalkeeper Joey “We want to become a bet­ The Badgers have not been said. On offense, the Irish will look Kemp. The Wantagh, N.Y. ter team each game we play,” as successful so far. They fell The Irish kick off the season to another all­ native has she said. in all four of their contests at today at 5 p.m. conference selec­ played in seven Senior pitcher Brittney the Cathedral City Kickoff in tion, senior 7 think our team s career games Bargar will lead the Irish Palm Springs, Calif., last Contact Laura Myers at attack Ryan Hoff. strength is that we and carries a rotation at the Bash. In 2008, weekend. [email protected] The captain will 5.73 goals- Bargar won 30 games and be looking for his don’t have a huge against average. earned all-conference and all­ third straight 40- w eakness.” “I feel like this region honors. goal season after is going to be a Bargar is one of 14 mono­ leading Notre great opponent gram winners returning for Dame with 41 Ryan Hoff for our first Notre Dame, who lost only last year. Irish senior game,” Rodgers two seniors from last year’s “I think our said. “Loyola is squad. team’s strength a disciplined, “The approach of our veter­ Js that we don’t have a huge fundamentally sound squad, but ans is solid,” Gumpf said. weakness,” Hoff said, “We are then again so are we. It’s going “They are businesslike and pretty solid throughout the to be a battle but we are pre­ understand what they need to ranks. Our offense brings a pared.” do to win.” whole lot back from last year, The Irish will face off against Gumpf said that although and our midfield is very talent­ the Greyhounds Saturday at 1 there are many returning ed and hard-working.” p.m. The home opener for players, the lineup will not The Irish offense returns Notre Dame is Feb. 28 against look the same. three of the top four scorers Dartmouth. “We look much different," from last year's team, which she said. “There are major was also ranked No. 5 national­ Contact Michael Bryan at changes if you look at our ly with 12.09 goals per game. [email protected] line-up at the end of the year last year." These changes include the LAFAYETTE SQUARE additions of junior infielder 3-5 Bedroom Townhomes Heather Johnson and sopho­ more utility player Sadie $350 per month per person including free Internet Pitzenberger, both of whom I 1C ft : were injured last season, as well as junior catcher Alexia (574)234-2436 Clay, who transferred from Tennessee and was forced to P toyiesU ieA , sit out last season. DAN JACOBS/The Observer The Irish have also added Irish senior Linda Kohan will need to have her bat ready to go www.kramerhouses.com four freshmen to the mix. against No. 1 Alabama this afternoon in the season opener.

#2009 University of Notre Dame 0209 page 22 The Observer ♦ SPORTS Friday, February 13, 2009 JON

FEATURING THE SINGL TING MY HE IN STORES NO

ON TOUR NOW EC EN DS E N O T R E DAME ND, SMC, HCC ID REO'D NO COV v \OPM © LEGENDS.NO.EDU I JONMCL.COM I MYSPACE.COM/JON MCLAUGHLIN I ISLANDRECORDS.COM Friday, February 13, 2009 The Observer ♦ TODAY page 23

EUGENIA LAST C r o ssw o r d WILL SHORTZ H o r o sc o pe

Across 32 See 65-Down 61 “Ylkesr CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kelly Rowland, 28: Mike Shtrxxku 32; Jenni- fer A him rn,#: Sheryl Crow, 4? 1 Rivera of the 33 “Come here 63 Like som e hands original often?,” e.g. 64 ___ Gay (W.W. Ifapjjy Birthday There h m much hidden that must he brought out into the open ’Chicago” 35 Chewy candy II plane) b.rfbrc you oau move osl Yim have the power, the dedication and the heart and soul to give yrnx all. Your number* are 8,1.9,23,26.35,38,41 6 “Dragnet" force, 38 River to the 68 Some votes in brief Rhone 69 Cain of ‘Lois & ARIES (M arch 2D April 19}: An innovative approach to life and friendships will spice Clark” things up. Set the pace and your own roles and you will find the happiness you are 10Org. for which a 41 What to do after searching im. Stand up for what you want and speak your mind. * * * D.V.M. might completing this 70 China company work puzzle, with four 71 Secy. TA IRIIS (April 20-May 20); It may seem as if everyone is working agsmsi you hut. as long as you keep moving forward, you will accomplish what you need to do. Avoid 14 Southwestern straight lines 72 Dry meddling and meddlers and everything else will fall into place. * * * * * sheepherders 44 Children’s author 73 Jim-dandy 15 Mythical king of Blyton and GEM INI (M ay 21-Jtme 30): Nothing is likely to go according to plan but you will act the Huns fast and efficiently. Emotions will get you into trouble, so avoid letting people set you others Down off. A ct m. facts, sot personal feelings. * * 16 Press 45 Chief 1 Half a dance 17 Unending pain Whitehorse, e.g. CANCER (Jtiiw? 21-JnIy 22): The tables are turning and It's time for you to make some 2 Keep ail to adjustments to your living arrangements. Once you feel comfortable with the way things 18 Ayatollah's land 46 Subject of illicit oneself operate, you will ease your stress and eliminate the possibility of letting things spin out 19 N Y. neighbor trade 3 New issue on o f control. •* * * * 47 Japanese leader 52 S3 20 With 59-Across, Wall St. LEO CJ«ty 23-Attg. 22k lake it easy, relax and stay calm. Aggressive behavior will hint to this of the 1960s 4 Color faintly lead to trouble or cause someone to play with your emotions, Overdoing it hi any puzzle's secret 49 “The Gift of the 5 Sanctuary manner will come back to haunt you. * * * 23 Grp. that Magi” gift 6 Dragon’s ___ VIRGO (Aug, 23-Sept. 22L Talk to people who can help and encourage you. A little conducts many 51 Ample shoe (early video extra work will pay off but don) jeopardize your health by overdoing it A change of tests width game) plans will result in abetter connection with someone in whom you are interested. * * * 7 Central courts 24 Honeymoon 52 Promoted LIBRA (SepT 23-TM< 22): Not everything is m it appears. Someone is working against suite feature 56 Gwen of the 8 Alternative if you, m take extra, precautions. Insincere gestures of friendliness or someone offering 27 Souvenir from a original things go wrong you too good a deal should he handled with care. * * * bad trip? “Chicago” 9 Bread for Puzzle by Patrick Blindauer SCORPIO (Oct. 33-Nev, 21); Stop standing still waiting for someone else to pick up 29 Le Figaro article 58 Berlin cry burritos? the sleek or show you the wav. Yon have to Ext in the lead if you want to be successful 31 Curtain puller of 43 Pope after John 57 Freshen Your willingness to take a chance or to try something new or different will set you apart, 10 Order to attack, film X 3 0 E pigram 59 See 20-Across 60 Be inclined *★** with “on” 34 Wrap up by 4 8 Foods, Inc. 62 Post W.W. II SA G iT T A R iC B (Nov. 22-Der% 2.1): W eigh the pros and c o m before you make a life ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE 11 Made a killing, 36 50 degs., maybe 50 Instruments for say pres. altering decision. Chances are good that tlx; dynamics of whatever is going on around 37 Former Swedish drawing angles you. are changing too rapidly to make a goorl assessment. You are better off doing as di­ A B B A 0 R 1 V E L 0 A N 65 With 32-Across, 12 Individually P,M. Palme 52 Animals rected and playing it safe. * * C 0 E N E A T E N 0 P 1 E owned a ball game 39 Beau 53 Spanish skating CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan, 19): Keep your wits about you. With so much to juggle, H E A 0 1 N T H E C L 0 U 0 S apartment 40 City north of figures 66 Response to a you m m t kmp # clear bmd and be ready m take action im mediately, Stay m the loop at 13 Former U N. all times, Greater pioftis and advancement can be yours, * * * * * E R N R 1 S E R A S S E T Cologne 54 Cain vis-a-vis joke in an I.M. T A R 0 N E chief Kofi 21 Multiple-choice 42 Any acetate, Abel 67 R ocker ___ AQUARIUS (Jart. 28-Feb, 18): Don’t give in to what others want if it isn’t what you H E A R T O F 0 A R K N E S S choices chemically 55 _ Lama Rose w ant Be honest about your intentions. Don’t let confusion cause you to stand still when A L B E E L A 1 T Y N A T the imswer is to simply follow your heart, * * * 22 Kind of approval R E 0 S F 0 U R H A N T 1 PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Avoid putting too many demands on others. You will get 24 Actor Tom of For answers, call 1-900-285-5656, $1.49 a minute; or, with a S N 0 T 0 W N E B R U 1 N the moat lor your money if you do the work yourself without being dependent on “Amadeus” credit card, 1-800-814-5554. anyone. You can son through aay problems you have by taking a serious look at how H A N D S O N T R A 1 N 1 N G 25 Bialy flavorer Annual subscriptions are available for the best of Sunday they started. ***• 0 L 0 T K 0 26 Some court crosswords from the last 50 years: 1-888-7-ACROSS. Birthday Baby: You am powerful,dedicated and a reformer. You are serious, compas­ C A R G 0 S U 1 T E A S K attire Online subscriptions: Today's puzzle and more than 2.000 sionate and relentless in your search for justice and beneficial change. You are a great H E A L T H 1 N S U R A N C E 28 Violinist past puzzles, nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year). friend, companion and leader. E R 1 E A D D 0 N S T A G Schneider, Share tips: nytimes.com/puzzleforum. Crosswords for young Bug&titfs By# rifro: for cafi$ttU

HENRI ARNOLD WWW.BLACKD0G.COM MICHAEL MIKUSKA J um ble MIKE ARGIRION

/ SVloZE THAT / U&'JLb 2-0 v£ THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME W o V L P h l'T IT BE. N IO E IF W E J J AMP AFTER HAVIN6- SPENT J i Yc?V TO THE ENt> OF TIME f by Henri Arnold and Mike Argirion % COULD WAKE Up *4 . THE DAY TOGETHER s 0 NOW / W PPAf/Ntr FOF THE IhI THE MORNIhKr WHEN THE U HOLD EACM OTHER CLOSE } Unscramble these four Jumbles, DAY IS N E W * THE WHOLE----- E H t> OF TIME, TO MURK y UP AND one letter to each square, This Isn't a real 7 1 /5 , 'CAUSE. /F J $100 bill to form four ordinary words. 'THEJl PUNUTET / C \_«/

A U F A N Y n 1 s, / ©2008 Tribune Media Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

VUCER Y a Y A

\ /

T he D o m e P iece DAVID CAVADINI REYMOB WHOM THE SHOPPER Y \ Y \ Y A YAUHrmes oar c o n a t txpens/re. ter n it oom piece new y o u sore ruose tore b u c k s w it h e p e e p o m once curoursf W\S ACCUSED OF \ J PASSING PHONY 5 " www.jumble.com MONEY, HE HAP A----- W ill you Be nuf / #YOU AS TINTEN MUCH A S YOU V No w arrange the circled letters n u m p w m <3 Y A Y A Y \ II HOPE YOU SHAKE j to form the surprise answer, as JVantuc& et? THB DO MB PtBCBf S / suggested by the above cartoon. I YOUR VO WITH | Y A Y \ Y S Y \ Y \ Y \ Y A I SOMEONE SPECIAL! j Answer: %v*\ \ y \ / \ / V / v y (Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: GOING DOUSE ABSURD BISHOP Yesterday’s emd I Answer: What the successful rancher had — A BIG “SPREAD” V Or rouup. purat tttrufw ro swcJ 1

-Make checks payable to: The Observer T he O bserver and mail to: P.O. Box 779 Notre Dame, IN 46556 Published Monday through Friday, The Observer is a vital source of information on I I Enclosed is $120 for one academic year people and events in the Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s Community. EH Enclosed is $65 for one semester

N am e______Join the more than 13,000 readers who have A ddress______found The Observer an indispensible link to the City______S ta te ______Zip ______two campuses. Please complete the accompa­ nying form and mail it today to receive The Observer in your home. T h e O b s e r v e r

Friday, February 13, 2009

H ockey Program takes major step with new free-standing rink

Jack Swarbrick announced season, and finally Irish coach Center rink’s capacity of 2,713. appeared the most likely sce­ Team excited as they Thursday in an official release. Jeff Jackson will receive his “I give Jack Swarbrick a lot nario would be renovations to prepare for No. Mich. “We’re thrilled about the reward. of credit for having the vision the hockey team’s current plans for a new ice arena on “It’s something I’ve been to see that it was something home in the Joyce Center. our campus, particularly based searching for since the time I that was probably necessary,” Instead, Jackson, Swarbrick By MATT CAMBER on the superb job Jeff Jackson got here,” Jackson said. Jackson said. “I wish he and the University’s Board of Associate Sports Editor and our hockey team have “Hockey has arrived at Notre wpuld’ve been here three years Trustees, among others, decid­ done to position our program Dame, and this is kind of like ago to push this idea because ed to start with a completely Notre Dame will begin con­ as one of the best in the the final piece of the puzzle for we might be so much further new building. Removing the struction next spring on a new, nation,” Swarbrick said in the us.” ahead. His vision is realistic — Joyce Center ice sheet will free free-standing, on-campus ice release. Plans for the new arena have I think we can draw 5,000 fans up training space for other ath­ arena that will likely be ready No college program has won yet to be finalized, but the rink a game.” letic and University events, the for the sta rt of the 2011 to more games than Notre Dame is expected to seat 5,000 — Though a facility upgrade 2012 season, athletic director since the start of the 2006-07 nearly double the current Joyce had long been discussed, it see RINK/page 20

M e n ’s B asketball ND S oftball Streak snapped Top teams Irish end losing streak await ND in impressive fashion in opener By CHRIS HINE Editor-in-Chief By LAURA MYERS Sports Writer In the second half, Irish for­ ward Luke Harangody went to The Irish certainly aren’t pass the ball inside to forward easing in to the 2009 season. Ryan Ayers, but the pass was Notre Dame will travel to too much for Ayers to han­ Tuscaloosa, Ala. today to take dle. part in the Bama Bash. In No matter. The ball bounced their first game, the Irish will off Ayers, off the backboard face No. 1 Alabama. and into the basket. The Tide (4-0) participated “It was a good p a ss,” in the South Alabama Harangody said. Invitational Feb. 6-8. They It was that kind of game for swept their opponents on the Notre Dame (13-10, 3-7 Big bat of freshman Cassandra East) in its much-needed, Reilly-Boccia, who hit .667 cathartic 90-57 win over No. with six RBIs in her first four 5/7 Louisville (18-5, 9-2 Big games in a college uniform. East). It was a night w here The Irish will play Alabama Notre Dame could do no wrong again on Saturday, as well as after suffering through a seven- East Carolina (3-1). They fin­ game losing streak where they j ALLISON AMBROSEZThe Observer ish up against Wisconsin (0-4) Notre Dam’s Tyrone Nash, right, Tory Jackson and Kyle McAlarney celebrate the end of a see SNAPPED/page 20 seven-game losing streak during Notre Dame’s 90-57 win over No. 5 Louisville Thursday night. see BAMA/page 21

M e n ’s La c r o sse B engal B outs Irish and Greyhounds Fights start Sunday night open season in Atlanta 84 bouts slated for preliminary round (GWLL) with Denver and Ohio By MICHAEL BRYAN State, with each team sharing Sports W riter an identical 5-1 record. Notre By CHRIS MASOUD Dame then defeated Quinnipiac Sports Writer The No. 7 Irish will travel to and Ohio State in the inaugural Atlanta to open their season GWLL tournament to win the Knute Rockne’s legacy at against No. 17 Loyola (Md.). conference championship. Notre Dame lives on as the The Irish return five starters The Irish will face a strong 79th annual Bengal Bouts from a strong 14-3 campaign in test at a neutral site against the Tournament kicks off this 2008. The 14 wins tied a pro­ Greyhounds, who have made weekend. Sunday night will gram record, and Notre Dame the NCAA Tournament the past feature 84 bouts in two advanced to the quarterfinals of two seasons. Loyola finished rings. the NCAA Tournament. 2008 with a 7-7 record after “There is something spe­ Senior captain Regis losing in the first round to top- cial about the Bengal Bouts McDermott said the Irish have seeded Duke. that only the guys who do it very high expectations for the The Greyhounds will be with­ can truly appreciate,” sen­ season. out top attack Shane Koppens, ior president Mark Weber “Part of the culture and tradi­ who was granted an extra year said. “The Bengal Bouts is tion we have been building is to of eligibility by the NCAA but a unique blend of sweat, expect a lot of ourselves every must sit out the first two games sacrifice, and solidarity. year, and this year is no differ­ as a result of the decision. It’s a rite of passage.” ent,” McDermott said. “Our goal Koppens led Loyola last season A tradition first organ­ is to be playing Memorial Day with 44 points, tallying 19 goals ized in 1920 by Coach weekend in Foxboro [in the and 25 assists. Rockne, Bengal Bouts NCAA Final Four].” The Irish defense, which offers students a rare The Irish ended the regular ranked No. 5 nationally last opportunity to box, while CASEY CARNEY/The Observer season tied for first in the Great Junior captain Chris Cugliari lands a punch during last year’s Western Lacrosse League see LOYOLA/page 21 see BOUTS/page 20 semi-final match-up against Robert Powers in the Joyce Center.