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By MEGAN DOYLE By EMILY SCHRANK News Writer News Writer

Questions about the legal NDVotes 2010, a forum process involved with underage designed to promote voter drinking sparked student interest participation and engagement during the “State of Arrest” open in the upcoming midterm panel discussion Monday evening. elections, kicks off this Representatives from the Office evening with the first “Pizza, of Residence Life and Housing Pop and Politics” event. (ORLH), the Notre Dame Security Sponsored by the Center for Police (NDSP), the South Bend Photo courtesy of Terrence Rogers Social Concerns (CSC), along Police Department (SBPD), the Terrence Rogers, right, hits Mike Orlando, left, in the 1977 Bengal Bouts competition. Rogers went with College Democrats, Indiana State Excise Police, the on to lose in the finals that year, but is back this school year in search of the 2011 championship. College Republicans and St. Joseph County prosecutor’s College Libertarians, NDVotes office and a defense attorney 2010 is intended to increase from the public defendant’s office political dialogue among stu- participated in the panel discus- Boxer returns to ND at age 55 dents through a series of five sion. discussions. “Today’s panel discussion put a “The ultimate objective of face on the people involved in bodies fight that weak bodies in the 1960s. His oldest broth- NDVotes is to encourage issues that matter to students,” By TESS CIVANTOS may be nourished,” is a er, then a student at Notre political involvement, regard- student body president Catherine News Writer chance for male Notre Dame Dame, came home on break less of party affiliation,” said Soler said. students to train and spar with stories of the student Eileen Flanagan, College Morrissey Hall sponsored the Editor’s note: This is the while raising money for the boxers who sparred not for Democrats co-president. discussion to give students back- first installment of a three- Holy Cross missions in their own glory but to help “We’re thrilled to be involved ground information on Indiana part series about Terrence Bangladesh. people in Bangladesh. in an event that encourages alcohol laws and the legal effects Rogers, a 1979 Notre Dame At age 55, Rogers will face “All I ever wanted to do bipartisanship.” of drinking off campus, Morrissey graduate who has returned as competitors more than half ever since I was ten years old Tuesday’s discussion will assistant rector Josh Bennett said. a graduate student with the his age in this quest to win. was come to Notre Dame and provide an initial overview of “Our mission is not to give stu- goal of winning Bengal Bouts. But he is not sparring for his win the Bengal Bouts,” what is at stake in the 2010 dents a hard time or to go out and own sake. Following the Rogers said. midterm elections, Flanagan see how many parties we can After 31 years and 11 rejec- Bengal Bouts tradition, After transferring to Notre said. bust on a nightly basis,” SBPD tion letters, Terrence Rogers, Rogers is fighting for a differ- Dame from West Point in the Several professors will be Captain Jeffrey Rynearson said. Notre Dame class of 1979, is ent, very specific goal. 1970s, Rogers boxed in the on hand to discuss issues that “Our mission is to protect the citi- finally a Notre Dame student “I will be fighting on behalf Bengal Bouts three times as are especially relevant for zens of South Bend.” again and has one goal — to of the missions,” Rogers said. an undergraduate. He won voters and politicians this The best method to avoiding win Bengal Bouts. “The most money that the the semi-finals in 1977, beat- year, including Matthew confrontation with police is to Former Irish football coach Bengal Bouts has ever raised ing Mike Orlando by unani- Storin, professor of American minimize noise because a noise Knute Rockne founded the is $100,000. I want to help mous decision. Rogers won studies; David Nickerson, complaint is typically what draws amateur boxing tournament shatter the record and at second place as a junior and professor of political science; cops to a party, Rynearson said. known as Bengal Bouts in least double that.” became determined to win his and Jack Colwell, a writer 1920. The tournament, which Rogers has been a Bengal see PANEL/page 5 follows the motto “Strong Bouts fan since his childhood see ROGERS/page 3 see VOTE/page 4 Gingrich screens film on Pope John Paul II

and the subsequent begin- China but are also for those By ELLIE HALL nings of the solidarity move- places in the West that have News Writer ment that overthrew the aggressively and abundantly Polish Communists in 1990. used courts and bureaucra- Former U.S. Speaker of the “You cannot understand cies to weaken the religious House Newt Gingrich the history of the collapse of impulse and the right of screened his Catholic docu- the Soviet Union and the end individuals to approach God mentary “Nine Days That of the Cold War without on their own terms,” Newt Changed the World” Monday understanding the power of said. night in Washington Hall and religion and in particular “Conflict between a secu- urged the audience to carry the influence of Pope John lar government determined the film’s lessons into an Paul II,” Newt said as he to impose its power and a increasingly secular nation. introduced the film. free people seeking the right “Nine Days That Changed He said the film and the to approach God on their the World,” produced and pope’s messages are still rel- own terms and seeking the narrated by the former evant today. right to openly profess their speaker and his wife, “The message of this film face is a conflict that has Callista, chronicles Pope is not just for those places gone on for most of human PAT COVENEY/The Observer John Paul II’s historic first that might have overt dicta- Former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and his wife visit to Poland in June 1979 torships such as Cuba or see GINGRICH/page 5 Callista address Monday’s audience in Washington Hall.

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Additionally, LED lights will cient as possible reflects the contract with Follett By KRISTEN DURBIN power exit signs and new environmental consciousness News Writer lampposts installed on cam- of the University, Novick main- option to rent textbooks,” Speller pus. tains that the $6.5 million ini- By ALICIA SMITH said. “Follett’s Rent-A-Text Notre Dame will invest $6.5 The initiative will also tiative is a worthwhile finan- Associate Saint Mary’s Editor option, available to Saint Mary’s million in campus energy con- include the improvement of cial investment. for the spring 2011 semester, servation measures over the the heating and cooling sys- “It’s really important that the Saint Mary’s College recently could save students up to 50 per- next two years, University tems on cam- University as a contracted Follett Higher cent on books.” president Fr. John Jenkins and pus. Novick Catholic institu- Education Group to assume oper- Speller said Follett will also Executive Vice President John said many of “Each individual tion reduces its ations of the Shaheen Bookstore, offer students Caféscribe, a digi- Affleck-Graves announced last the currently project and building environmental Richard Speller, vice president tal textbook program. week. are old fash- is a relatively small footprint,” for finance and administration at “Caféscribe gives students, and The initiative, known as ioned and ener- Novick said. the College said. faculty, the freedom to search, Energy Conservation Measures gy-consuming slice of the initiative, “But it’s also a Follett will officially begin highlight, take notes, cross-refer- II, will focus on improving systems will be but it all great invest- administration of the bookstore ence, sort text and connect with lighting, heating and cooling in replaced with really adds up.” ment because Oct. 20. others using the same 55 campus buildings, accord- adjustable sys- all the money According to an e-mail sent to eTextbook,” Speller said. ing to a press release from the tems that use put into the ini- the student body Monday from Though the store’s manage- Office of Sustainability. It will less energy. Rachel Novick tiative will Mike Hicks, director of campus ment will change, Speller said target buildings that have the “There are a education and outreach come back in stores, the bookstore will close students, faculty and staff can most opportunities for saving lot of opportu- program manager the form of Oct. 17 for training and inventory still expect to see quality mer- energy, Rachel Novick, educa- nities to Office of Sustainability energy savings purposes and will reopen Oct. 25. chandise within the store. tion and outreach program improve effi- in six or seven Speller said the College elected “They will not only bring in manager for the Office of ciency behind years.” to discontinue managing the merchandise specific to Saint Sustainability, said. the scenes,” Novick said. “For Novick said the initiative is bookstore on its own for financial Mary’s College’s input and “The University has been instance, the pumps and projected to yield over $1 mil- reasons. research, but the best practices working on efficiency renova- motors that run chemical lion in annual energy savings “Bottom line, this move will and trends across higher educa- tions in several buildings, so equipment on campus will be and reduce campus carbon save the College money,” Speller tion and the collegiate market- this is the next replaced with dioxide emissions by 14,900 said. “The College will not have place,” Speller said. “As a result, step in that higher efficien- tons each year, and the invest- to anticipate demand, purchase customers can expect to see top p r o c e s s , ” “It’s really important cy models.” ment will eventually benefit and store large inventory in the quality merchandise available Novick said. that the University as Novick also students beyond simply con- form of textbooks, apparel and both online and in the Shaheen “It’s part of the a Catholic institution said the serving energy. other merchandise.” Bookstore in the Student Center.” c o n t i n u o u s reduces its University’s “The energy savings will Speller said the College’s Speller said even though new process of find- utilities depart- lower the University’s over- finance officials reviewed three management will take over in ing opportuni- environmental ment is con- head, which will allow them to different management companies mid-October, customers may not ties to save footprint.” ducting a care- provide more services to stu- and decided on Follett. notice many changes until spring energy on cam- ful analysis of dents by paying less energy According to Speller, Follet has semester. pus, and the fume hoods bills,” Novick said. “This more than 1,600 independent “When students return to cam- changes will be Rachel Novick used in labora- investment makes a lot of campus stores, and is the leading pus in January, they will find that implemented education and outreach tories on cam- sense.” supplier of bookstore services the store … is more spacious, right away.” program manager pus. Although the initiative and used books in North with better traffic flow,” Speller Novick said a Office of Sustainability “Most people includes several small-scale America. said. major focus of don’t know that projects, Novick said the com- Speller said the University of According to Speller, Follett will the new initia- the hoods use a bined effects would accumu- Notre Dame and Holy Cross pay for the renovations made to tive is improving lighting both huge amount of energy,” late. College both use Follett to man- the Student Center. Renovations indoors and outdoors, and this Novick said. “There is an “Each individual project and age their campus bookstores. include expanding into the space goal will be reflected in the opportunity to reduce the building is a relatively small The college also selected Follett now occupied by the C-Store. upcoming transition to high- amounts of air used in the slice of the initiative, but it all to operate the bookstore for its Follett plans to make these efficiency fluorescent lighting hoods, which would decrease really adds up,” Novick said. textbook rental program, accord- changes during fall break. in buildings and the replace- energy consumption.” ing to Speller. ment of over 100 outdoor While the ultimate goal of Contact Kristen Durbin at “Follett will offer new choices Contact Alicia Smith at lampposts with LED lights. making campus as energy-effi- [email protected] for students, most notably the [email protected]

accepted. He also tried for the master’s in creative writing Rogers graduate program with no suc- continued from page 1 cess. His 12th application to Notre Dame finally earned him senior year, when he made it a spot in the University’s one- all the way to the final round. year master’s of law program “That last year, 1979, was in international human rights. the Bengal Bouts’ largest “When I finally saw ‘Rudy’ crowd ever,” Rogers said. for the first time, after I was “Over 7,900 fans accepted, I attended my started yelling final fight.” at the televi- But Rogers “This isn’t some sion,” Rogers was fighting clown show. I fully said with a Bruce Belzer, a laugh. “I said, third-year law expect to win.” ‘Come on, Rudy, student. pay your dues! “We only Terrence Rogers Three rejections crossed paths Bengal Bouts participant is nothing.’” that one night,” Bengal Bouts’ Rogers said. rules allow for Rogers broke four years of eli- Belzer’s jaw in the first round gibility, so this year is Rogers’ — the most serious injury ever last shot. sustained by a Bengal Bouts But the only age restriction is participant, Rogers said. that boxers must be over 18. Despite the injury, Belzer came “I have that (restriction) cov- back so strongly in the third ered three times,” he said. and final round and, by a split Rogers has heard plenty of decision, Belzer won. criticism from those who doubt Rogers never got over that his ability to fight. But he also fight throughout his three- believes his age will give him decade business career and an advantage, as he has gotten stint in law school. advice and training help from “Having lost that fight, after other older boxers. being so close to winning, “This isn’t some clown show,” always stuck in my craw,” Rogers said. “I fully expect to Rogers said. “I felt that I’d win.” robbed myself of something I’d wanted since I was ten and The second installment of that I should have achieved. I this series will examine Rogers’ had the talent, I was in the past experiences as a Notre moment three times, and I just Dame undergraduate and couldn’t pull it off. It was a Bengal Bouts competitor. It will piece of unfinished business.” run in tomorrow’s Observer. Rogers applied to the Notre Dame Law School over and Contact Tess Civantos at over again but was never [email protected] page 4 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Tuesday, September 21, 2010 SMC recognizes CAMPUS LIFE COUNCIL global Day of Peace Group discusses voting By MEGAN DOYLE evening at 6:30 p.m. in the News Writer By BRIANNE CARROLL Student Center. Students will News Writer have the opportunity to view Voter registration and educa- “Taking Root: the Vision of tion on local political issues will This Tuesday, Saint Mary’s Wangari and Maathai,” a film create positive channels between Campus Ministry will hold two that tells the story of a Notre Dame students and the events in recognition of the Kenyan woman who attempts surrounding area, student body International Day of Peace. to address environmental president Catherine Soler told Students may gather in the degradation and other human Campus Life Council (CLC) student center between 10 rights issues by planting Monday. a.m. and 2 p.m. to create trees. In conjunction with the Social Concerns chair Pat their own pinwheel for peace. justice education department, McCormick said the Center for Regina Wilson, assistant Saint Mary’s Environmental Social Concerns and student gov- director of Campus Ministry, Action Coalition will lead stu- ernment teamed up to get stu- said students will write their dents in a discussion follow- dents involved in the election. hopes, dreams and wishes on ing the film. CLC members supported the the pinwheels to serve as a “These are just two little, campaign to vote in local elec- visual reminder of this global- simple ways that we ask stu- tions and learn more about ly recognized occasion. dents to focus on the needs of important issues in the South “It’s a way for Saint Mary’s the world to pursue peace; Bend community. to join in the worldwide com- these things don’t register on “We have put a lot of time and TOM LA/The Observer munity in observance of people’s radar,” Wilson said. energy into this issue,” Soler said. Student body president and vice president Catherine Soler peace; a way to invite stu- Last year, between 60 and “Voter registration gives us some and Andrew Bell address the Senate on Sept. 2. dents to stop in the middle of 80 students attended these of the best opportunities for com- the day and reflect,” Wilson events on International Peace munity involvement.” “What we are doing is essen- encouraged to register to vote said. Day, she said, adding that the Recent negative energy tially a three-tier process,” and learn about dominant issues It is also important for stu- events foster a friendly envi- between Notre Dame students McCormick said. in their home state, he said. dents to learn about peace ronment and are open to all and South Bend Police created The campaign broke into com- Third, out-of-state students can together, she said. interested participants. tensions that could be helped if ponents of education, registration legally switch their permanent The second event in obser- members of the of Indiana vot- residence to Indiana in order to vance of International Peace Contact Brianne Carroll at community see ers and involve- vote in local elections, Day will be held Tuesday [email protected] the student ment of out-of- McCormick said, but this change body reaching “We are encouraging all state students might cause problems post-grad- them through students ... to learn in local elec- uation based on state policies. the realm of politics if they the elections, about the issues that tions, he said. Some students might find the are given the opportunity to Soler said. affect us most.” “First, we are transition back to their home Vote learn about today’s topics “We are encouraging all state more difficult after switch- continued from page 1 from an objective standpoint. encouraging s t u d e n t s ing their permanent residency to The purpose of NDVotes is students to Pat McCormick regardless of Indiana, he said. and political analyst for the mainly to expose students to take full mem- chair their state of “Students who are interested South Bend Tribune, as well the key areas of contention bership in the Social Concerns Committee residency to in that route should get advice as an American studies pro- that dominate politics, he community,” learn about the from someone trained in legal fessor. said. M c C o r m i c k issues that issues to find out what that College Republicans presi- “I think every group said. affect us most,” change would look like for them,” dent Josh Varanelli said each involved would just like to see Finding the best way for each McCormick said. “Education for McCormick said. “Pizza, Pop and a general student to participate in the local voters is a huge part of this idea.” Politics” event increase in community is the most important Second, students who are Contact Megan Doyle at will have a dif- “I think every group political aware- part of this project, Soler said. Indiana residents are strongly [email protected] ferent focus involved would just ness,” Varanelli and also pro- said. “If vide an oppor- like to see a general NDVotes does tunity for stu- increase in political nothing other dent dialogue. awareness.” than get stu- “It’s meant to dents to under- give students a stand the way clear, balanced Josh Varanelli politics affects backdrop upon president them directly, which to deci- College Republicans and pushes pher their own them towards viewpoints on becoming more the topics we see being fought involved, it will have done its’ over today,” he said. “Issues job well.” like health care, the economy The first “Pizza, Pop, and and immigration, which are Politics” is 5:30 p.m. today in so relevant to our generation the Geddes Hall Coffee House. will be discussed.” Varanelli said College Republicans hopes more stu- Contact Emily Schrank at dents will become involved in [email protected]

Prof. envisions device for monitoring health

phone-sized tool that can be used Special to The Observer to diagnose disease as easily in a For Hsueh-Chia Chang, Bayer remote village as it can in a city professor of Chemical and hospital. Biomolecular Engineering, the And it is a vision informed by a greatest uses of microfluidic tech- life journey that stretches from nology still lie ahead, in applica- Southeast Asia to South Bend. tions that will help tackle some of “I have seen third world poverty the world’s toughest health and firsthand,” Chang said. “I have also environmental problems. seen what malaria can do, as well Chang’s vision is of easy-to-oper- as polio. Typhoid, TB and even ate, handheld devices that can rap- cholera were always part of life. idly detect such things as After I established myself academi- pathogens in blood, toxins in food cally, I decided I should do some- and water, and even track invasive thing that can impact human socie- species as they threaten crops and ty. Rapid point-of-care diagnostics ecosystems. It is a vision in which for the developing world happened the power of a modern research to be something I can contribute to lab is concentrated into a smart- and I seized the opportunity.” page 5 The Observer N NEWS Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Monterrosa said students should also seek legal help from Gingrich Panel a lawyer during this process. continued from page 1 continued from page 1 “The best advice I can give students is to not go through history, and a conflict that “We also advise that some- this without an attorney,” goes on in the United States body at the party stays sober to Monterrosa said. today.” deal with officials,” Rynearson ORLH director Jeff Shoup said At the end of the screen- said. his office will help students con- ing, the Gingriches greeted When students at an off-cam- nect to local attorneys should audience members and pus party comply with police the they be in need of legal advice. posed for photos with mem- entire process will go more The panel also provided stu- bers of the College smoothly for everyone, dents with information on the Republicans. Rynearson said. range of costs and fines dealing “It’s easier to be an athe- Communication can make the with underage drinking and ist in America than a difference between a positive legal action after charges of Christian,” Callista — a life- and negative direction, minor consumption. long Catholic — told The Rynearson said. “While we are not living in the Observer after the screen- “It does not take Sherlock prohibition era we are living in ing. Holmes to figure out that being a country that says you cannot Callista said there are respectful to law enforcement is drink under the age of 21,” many parallels between the best way to M o n t e r r o s a Poland under its communist go,” Deputy “It does not take said. “I think regime and America today. Prosecutor Eric the best advice I “The opposition to school PAT COVENEY/The Observer Ta m a s h a s k y Sherlock Holmes to can give you is prayer and the removal of Former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks to audience said. figure out that being not to drink crosses from classrooms” members at the screening of his documentary Monday. Students are respectful to law until you are are two such similarities, not clear on 21.” she said. take on secularism and your life … certainly shapes when and how enforcement is the Soler said the America is “going through defend belief in Christ. how you look at the world in to refuse a best way to go.” discussion was a cycle [of secularism],” “If you’re willing to endure general,” he said. breathalyzer a learning when the test is opportunity for Newt said, “and cycles like the scorn of the news media, In addition to speaking Rudy Monterrosa this have been overturned you’ll win the support of the generally about Catholicism, requested by students and before.” American people,” he said. Newt also said positive police, Soler defense attorney will hopefully He referenced St. Paul, Newt, who converted to things about Notre Dame as said. help students who spread “seeds of Catholicism in March 2009, a Catholic university. “You can approach any Christianity” during a time acknowledged the personal “I can’t imagine any place exercise your right to refuse a future encounters with law of widespread paganism. and political implications of better in America to show portable breath test at a house enforcement safely. “We need a new Aquinas, a his new faith. the film,” he said. party but you have to be willing “The discussion could have new Benedict, new Wesley “The power of being to face the consequences that lasted four to five hours because brothers,” Newt said. “We accepted by the Church and Contact Ellie Hall at come with that,” defense attor- there are so many questions to need politicians who will receiving the Eucharist into [email protected] ney Rudy Monterrosa said. be asked,” Soler said. If police have sufficient reason Sophomore Mike McCarty to believe that a minor violated said the questions answered by underage drinking laws, he or the panel covered relevant top- she can be arrested after refus- ics. Military training sparks Utah fire ing a portable breath test, “We live in a bubble,” M o n t e r r o s a McCarty said. said. “This is a step The panel “We are very pleased in the right also outlined the direction for legal process with the reception of understanding after charges of the student body to what goes on minor con- the events under outside that.” sumption have The panel dis- been raised. beND and the general cussion ended a idea of being weekend of Representatives informed.” activities under from the St. the beND cam- Joseph County paign, student prosecutor’s Catherine Soler government’s office fielded student body president effort to engage questions about the student pretrial diver- body with the sion as well as heading to court South Bend community, Soler on charges of minor consump- said. tion. The beND campaign is an Linda Scopelitis from the St. umbrella for the more specific Joseph County prosecutor’s efforts, ranging from voter reg- office said pretrial diversion istration to community service covers requirements like com- to education on alcohol issues, munity service, paying fines and to tie the student body to the avoiding other legal trouble. community. Failure to comply with all “We are very pleased with AP aspects of the program could the reception of the student The remains of a burned house sit in Herriman, Utah Monday after a wildfire swept through, send a student back to court, body to the events under beND which destroyed several homes. The fire was sparked during a National Guard training session. Scopelitis said. and the general idea of being “Please do not think this is informed,” Soler said. large fires at Camp Williams and fight the flames, deploying 120 sol- like Monopoly and pretrial Associated Press other facilities. diers, as well as seven bulldozers diversion is a ‘get out of jail free’ Contact Megan Doyle at HERRIMAN, Utah — The com- Utah National Guard officials say and three Black Hawk helicopters. card,” Scopelitis said. [email protected] mander of the Utah Army National they can usually contain any When the drill got under way, Guard took responsibility Monday flames, but local leaders ques- the National Guard said the fire for a fast-moving wildfire that led tioned the decision to fire weapons hazard was moderate. There was to the evacuation of 1,600 homes, at all. little wind, temperatures were saying Guard officials erred when “It’s a regular occurrence with below 75 degrees and humidity they allowed live-fire training any type of training — small flare- was 13 percent, typical for Utah’s Calif. utility company despite high wind warnings. ups we deal with,” Lt. Col. Hank dry climate. Gen. Brian Tarbet said he was McIntire said Monday as the fire “Our fire crews were on standby, “deeply sorry” about what he retreated to the interior of the responded and corralled the fire. unearths animal fossils called a “systematic failure” at camp, which, at 44 square miles, They got it under control, but the Camp Williams, about 30 miles is nearly twice the size of winds came up, and the fire south of Salt Lake City. The flames Manhattan. spread and got beyond what we than 1,200 bones from small Associated Press also destroyed three houses and The blaze was 20 percent con- could handle ourselves,” McIntire rodents. Other finds include a damaged a fourth. tained by Monday evening, fire said. RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A utility new species of deer, horse and “Our mission is to support our spokeswoman Kim Osborn said. Fires caused by artillery shells or company preparing to build a possibly llama, researchers affili- citizens, not to endanger them, The flames were ignited Sunday other weapons at military installa- new substation in an arid canyon ated with the project said. and we failed in that yesterday,” by practice rounds from a .50-cal- tions are not uncommon. In May southeast of Los Angeles has Workers doing grading for the Tarbet said. iber machine gun. National Guard 2007, a flare dropped from an F- stumbled on a trove of animal substation also uncovered signs of Tarbet said no one checked to crews thought they had the blaze 16 on a training flight sparked a fossils dating back 1.4 million plant life that indicate marsh see if the National Weather Service quickly contained, until overnight fire that burned 17,000 acres in years that researchers say will fill reeds and birch, pine, sycamore had posted a “red flag” high-wind winds of more than 40 mph New Jersey. Artillery practice in blanks in Southern California’s and oak trees once grew in the warning before permitting the fanned the fire across more than 6 sparked a huge wildfire in July history. area that is now dry and sparsely machine gun exercise to proceed square miles. 2009 outside Marseille, France. The well-preserved cache con- vegetated. in tinder-dry conditions. He also “People are upset, and I don’t Sunday’s fire destroyed three tains nearly 1,500 bone frag- The fossils representing 35 said guard commanders waited blame them,” Salt Lake County homes, not four as originally ments, including a giant cat that species have all been removed two hours to call outside fire agen- Sheriff Jim Winder said Monday. reported by fire officials. It also was the ancestor of the saber- from the site and will be on dis- cies for help. “They’re getting chased out of destroyed several sheds, recre- toothed tiger, ground sloths the play at the Western Science It was only the latest example of their house in the middle of night.” ational vehicles and damaged a size of a modern-day grizzly bear, Center in nearby Hemet starting military training activities sparking The National Guard pitched in to water pump house. two types of camels and more next year. Tuesday, September 21, 2010 The Observer N NATIONAL NEWS page 6 Border governors seek reform BP oil well in Gulf of not attend. businesses that hire illegal Associated Press A joint statement by the gov- immigrants as well as a path to Mexico declared dead SANTA FE, N.M. — U.S. and ernors said they “recognize the legalization for immigrants who Mexican border governors need for comprehensive immi- learn English, pay back taxes called Monday for reform of gration reform” in the United and a fine. U.S. immigration policies, but States and for a deportation The governors said in their New Mexico Gov. Bill process “based on the funda- statement that there’s been a Richardson said it’s unrealistic mental premise of respecting “lack of coordination, informa- to expect Congress to act on the the human dignity and human tion exchange and joint activi- hot-button political issue before rights of individuals being repa- ties” on border security by the the November general election. triated.” U.S. and Mexican federal gov- Richardson made his com- Richardson said he hoped ernments and they called for ments at the close of a border that immigration reform would improvements to border cross- governors meeting, which was become a major priority for ings to improve the flow of held in New Mexico after Congress next year and that the international trade. Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer can- groundwork could be laid for Richardson and several celed the event in Phoenix legislation after the general Mexican governors said it was because of a planned boycott election. important to meet despite the by Mexican governors over “There has to be a national tension over Arizona’s immi- Arizona’s new immigration law. effort, and it’s really up to gration law. Richardson was the only U.S. Democrats and Republicans “This meeting clearly shows governor to participate along alike. It’s not just a partisan the political maturity that we with the governors of six issue,” Richardson told a news have,” said Sonora Gov. Mexican states. California Lt. conference. Guillermo Padres Elias, whose Gov. Abel Maldonado filled in The Democratic governor, remarks in Spanish were trans- for ailing Gov. Arnold whose term ends this year, said lated into English. Schwarzenegger. The gover- legislation should include Richardson said, “We want nors of Texas and Arizona did tougher enforcement against dialogue, not division.”

AP The Deepwater Horizon oil rig burns on April 21, 2010 after an explosion in the Gulf of Mexico caused an offshore oil spill.

pumping in the cement Associated Press Friday. The well that spewed mil- The spill caused an envi- lions of gallons of oil into the ronmental and economic Gulf of Mexico is finally dead, nightmare for people who but residents will be feeling live, work and play along the pain for years to come. hundreds of miles of Gulf A permanent cement plug shoreline from Florida to sealed BP’s well nearly 2.5 Texas. It also spurred civil miles (4 kilometers) below and criminal investigations, the sea floor, five agonizing cost gaffe-prone BP chief months after an explosion Tony Hayward his job and sank a drilling rig and led to brought increased govern- the worst offshore oil spill in mental scrutiny of the oil and AP U.S. history. gas industry, including a cost- Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico, left, talks with Lt. Gov. Abel Maldonado of California, Retired Coast Guard Adm. ly moratorium on deepwater right, at the 2010 Border Governors Conference in Santa Fe, N.M. Monday. Thad Allen, the federal gov- offshore drilling that is still in ernment’s point man on the place. disaster, said Sunday that The disaster also has taken BP’s well “is effectively dead” a toll on the once mighty oil and posed no further threat giant BP PLC. The British to the Gulf. Allen said a pres- company’s stock price took a sure test to ensure the nosedive after the explosion, cement plug would hold was though it has recovered completed at 5:54 a.m. CDT. somewhat. Its image as a But there is still plenty of steward of the environment oil in the water, and some was stained and its stated continues to wash up on commitment to safety was shore. Many people are still challenged. Owners of BP- struggling to make ends meet branded gas stations in the with some waters still closed U.S. were hit with lost sales, to fishing. Shrimpers who are as customers protested at the allowed to fish are finding it pump. difficult to sell their catch And on the financial side: because of the perception — BP has already shelled out largely from people outside $9.5 billion in cleanup costs, the region — that the seafood and the company has prom- is not safe to eat. Tourism ised to set aside another $20 along the Gulf has also taken billion for a victims compen- a hit. sation fund. The company The April 20 blast killed 11 could face tens of billions of workers, and 206 million gal- dollars more in government lons (780 million liters) of oil fines and legal costs from spewed. hundreds of pending law- The gusher was contained suits. in mid-July after a temporary BP took some of the blame cap was successfully fitted for the Gulf oil disaster in an atop the well. Mud and internal report issued earlier cement were later pushed this month, acknowledging down through the top of the among other things that its well, allowing the cap to be workers misinterpreted a key removed. pressure test of the well. But But the well could not be in a possible preview of its declared dead until a relief legal strategy, it also pointed well was drilled so that the the finger at its partners on ruptured well could be sealed the doomed rig. from the bottom, ensuring it BP was a majority owner of never causes a problem the well that blew out, and it again. The relief well inter- was leasing the rig that sected the blown-out well last exploded from owner Thursday, and crews started Transocean Ltd.

Please recycle The Observer. page 7 The Observer N NATIONAL NEWS Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Obama asks for voters’ help Fake bomb prompts faulting both for an agenda though several people pep- Associated Press “that’s keeping unemploy- pered him with questions arrest in Chicago WASHINGTON — President ment high” and policies “that that indicated their frustra- setting off smoking devices in Barack Obama reached out have prevented us from hav- tion, if not disillusionment, Associated Press fervently Monday to skeptical ing the kind of economic with his tenure. downtown locations near City voters who are still hurting recovery that we could and “I voted for a man who CHICAGO — A man arrested Hall, authorities said. long after the declared end should be having.” said he was going to change for allegedly placing a back- “No killing. There is no of the recession, imploring At the Washington event, things in a meaningful way pack he thought contained killing,” he told the inform- them to stick with him in Obama repeatedly expressed for the middle class. I am an explosive near Chicago’s ant, according to the com- elections that could inflict sympathy for people still out one of those people. And I’m Wrigley Field also talked plaint. catastrophic losses on of work and struggling waiting, Sir. ... I don’t feel it about poisoning Lake But his plans became more Democrats in just six weeks. despite economists’ asser- yet,” said Velma Hart, the Michigan, bombing a land- grand, as he believed bigger Recognizing the economy is tions that the Great chief financial officer of mark skyscraper and assas- acts would command public the campaign’s Issue No. 1 - Recession of 2007-2009 had AMVETS in Washington, sinating Mayor Richard attention and embarrass the and a peril for his party - ended. In fact, the National describing how the recession Daley, according to a federal mayor, according to the com- Obama vigorously defended Bureau of Economic has taken a toll on her fami- complaint filed Monday. plaint. his recovery efforts and chal- Research said earlier ly. “Is this my new reality? Sami Samir Hassoun, 22, a “Little by little, I’m building lenged tea party activists as Monday that the downturn “I understand your frustra- Lebanese citizen living in it up,” he said, according to well as the Republicans who ended in June of last year. tion,” Obama responded. “My Chicago for about three years, the complaint. “I will shake are clamoring to take over For the millions of people goal is not to convince you was charged with one count Chicago.” Congress to spell just how who are jobless and strug- that everything is where it each of attempted use of a Hassoun’s alleged plots they would do better. gling, “it’s still very real for ought to be. It’s not.” Still, he weapon of ranged dur- Republicans said that’s just them,” the president said. He added: “We’re moving in the mass destruc- ing the what they intended to do, on added that people are frus- right direction.” tion and investigation. Thursday. House trated because progress has “There aren’t jobs out attempted use They includ- Republicans said they would been “slow and steady” there right now,” countered of an explosive “He wanted to transform ed talk of device. plans to roll out a roughly 20-point instead of “the kind of quick Ted Brassfield, 30, a recent the city of Chicago, he agenda - on jobs, spending, fixes that I think a lot of peo- law school graduate. He “He wanted unleash a health care, national security ple would like to see.” praised Obama for inspiring to transform wanted to make a b i o l o g i c a l and reforming Congress - at Obama acknowledged that his generation during 2008 the city of statement and he wanted virus on a hardware store in subur- his policy accomplishments but said that inspiration is Chicago, he to replace the mayor of Chicago and ban Virginia. may not be playing well dying away. He asked, “Is the wanted to bombing the Unimpressed in advance, politically and that the diffi- American dream dead for make a state- Chicago.” Willis Tower, the president said, “We have cult economic conditions - me?” ment and he f o r m e r l y tried what they’re offering.” including a nearly 10 percent “Absolutely not,” Obama wanted to Robert Grant known as the replace the Sears Tower, Addressing the GOP and tea unemployment rate - are responded. “What we can’t FBI Special Agent party candidates, he said, hindering his ability to con- do, though is go back to the mayor of the com- “It’s not enough just to say, vince people that a revival is same old things that we were Chicago,” said plaint said. ‘Get control of government.’” under way. doing because we’ve been FBI Special Hassoun on Campaign style, Obama fin- His economic focus could putting off these problems Agent in one occasion ished his town hall-like event be risky. Republicans are for decades.” Charge Robert told the on the economy and then trying to cast the elections as Walter Rowen, the owner Grant. “He was unhappy with informant he wanted to para- headed to Pennsylvania to a national referendum on the of Susquehanna Glass in the way the city was running. lyze commerce in the city, raise money and rally dispir- president and the sluggish Columbia, Pa., urged the He was also unhappy with according to the complaint. ited Democrats for Joe recovery, while Democrats president to explain his eco- things that were happening in Asked how he intended to Sestak in a tough Senate seek to localize races to nomic policies because the other parts of world.” carry out various suggested race against Republican Pat focus on the choices voters public “doesn’t get” them. At a brief hearing Monday, attacks, Hassoun responded, Toomey. have between individual can- “You’re losing the war of Hassoun quietly told U.S. Judge “You park the car, and let it The president has just a didates. But Obama has little sound bites. You’re losing Susan Cox that he understood go ‘boom,’” the complaint month and a half to make choice but to talk jobs; doing the media cycles.” the charges. Hassoun’s federally says. the case for keeping otherwise would make him Answered Obama: “The appointed public defender Dan Grant said Hassoun wanted Democrats in charge in look out of touch to a public politicizing of so many deci- McLaughlin, declined to com- to start his own organization Washington to voters itching that overwhelmingly rates sions that are out there has ment on the case, as did several and planned to flee to for change. He cast unemployment and the to be toned down. We’ve got family members who attended California after the device Democrats as fighters for the recovery as top issues. to get back to working the hearing. A message left on went off in Wrigleyville. middle class and Republicans “I can describe what’s hap- together.” an answering machine at “He was not highly skilled, as protectors of millionaires, pening to the economy over- And Anthony Scaramucci, a Hassoun’s home telephone num- but I think he was definitely billionaires and special inter- all, but if you’re out of work hedge fund manager and a ber wasn’t returned. desirous of obtaining the ests. right now, the only thing that Harvard Law School class- An FBI informant tipped material needed to carry out The GOP, in turn, lambast- you’re going to be hearing is, mate of Obama, spoke on investigators about Hassoun his attack,” Grant said. ed the president. when do I get a job? If you’re behalf of Wall Street, saying: nearly a year ago, the agency Shortly before the plot near “Once again, President about to lose your home, all “We have felt like a pinata. said. Grant said Hassoun acted Wrigley Field, the informant Obama trotted out the same you’re thinking about is, Maybe you don’t feel like alone and that the undercover introduced Hassoun to the old worn-out reassurances when can I get my home?” you’re whacking us with a agents told him they were undercover agents who on the economy, but His audience at the event stick, but we certainly feel from California and unaffiliat- Hassoun believed were Americans are still waiting sponsored by CNBC included like we’ve been whacked ed with any group. He declined friends and would pay for the for the promised recovery large and small business with a stick.” to offer specif- attack to be that never arrived,” said owners, teachers, students To that, Obama retorted: “I ic details carried out. Republican Party Chairman and unemployed people. think most folks on Main a b o u t C h i c a g o Michael Steele. And Toomey They seemed friendly - he Street feel like they got beat H a s s o u n ’ s authorities linked Sestak to Obama, was applauded repeatedly - up on.” motivations, said Daley but said he “He was not highly never was in believed the skilled, but I think he was any danger. agents were Police said ready to give definitely desirous of Daley - who him money if obtaining the material has been in he carried out needed to carry out his China for a the attack. business trip H a s s o u n attack.” - was was arrested informed of early Sunday Robert Grant the plot over after planting FBI Special Agent the week- the fake end. e x p l o s i v e “We were device - which always in was given to control of him by an this investi- undercover agent - in a trash gation,” said Chicago Police receptacle near Sluggers Superintendent Jody Weis. World Class Sports Bar, a pop- There have been other ular bar steps from Wrigley cases involving FBI agents Field, Grant said. The Cubs posing as terror operatives were not playing at their and supplying suspects with home field; the stadium host- bogus explosives. Last year, ed Dave Matthews Band con- authorities arrested a certs Friday and Saturday Jordanian national after he nights. allegedly attempted to deto- The informant befriended nate what he thought was a Hassoun over the course of a bomb outside a Dallas sky- year, conducting conversa- scraper. In an unrelated case, tions in Arabic, which were authorities in Springfield, Ill., taped and shared with the arrested another man after FBI. In that time, Hassoun he allegedly tried he tried to AP waffled greatly on his plans. set off what he thought was President Barack Obama answers questions on jobs and the economy during a town Initially, he didn’t want to explosives in a van outside a hall-style gathering hosted by CNBC on Monday at the Newseum in Washington. cause violence, suggesting federal courthouse. The Observer Viewpoint page 8 Tuesday, September 21, 2010 INSIDE COLUMN Conference realignment 101

Lazy Saturday night marked the end of asks you if you think Notre Dame should distinguishing characteristic. Notre Dame’s annual early-season string join the Big Ten, the answer is (and Beyond football, though, Notre Dame is games against Big Ten opponents. As always will be) a firm, resounding “no.” simply not a good institutional fit for the Sunday such, it seems like a fitting time to dis- Here’s why: conference. The conference is populated cuss our relationship with our large, geo- This is an issue that can be looked at by 10 (soon to be 11) mammoth, public, graphical neigh- from a number of different angles. I’ll state universities and one secular private Sunday is a day of rest — so bors. If you turned Andy Ziccarelli first consider the highest profile case: school. What unites all 12 is their non- says God, so says the Bible, so on ESPN at any football. Before you dismiss football as a religious backgrounds and their commit- says I. Yet Sunday looms in my time during the Moment of secondary issue, consider the fact that ment to research over undergraduate mind as the day when I need to month of June, intertia Notre Dame, as a university, is what it is education. Why I, and most students, accomplish a million and one you know that the today thanks to the success of its football decided to come to Notre Dame as an things on my “To Do” list. Big Ten team. Notre Dame is, and always has undergrad was the feeling of community This list goes Conference was looking to expand from been, an independent football team. Oh, that I felt on campus, which is fostered something like Marissa Frobes its current 11 members to either 12, 14 we tried to join the Big Ten back in the by an institution that prioritizes under- this: one hun- or possibly even 16 schools. The motiva- early 1900s, but Fielding Yost and graduate growth and learning. dred pages of Assistant tion, simply, is increased revenue. If the Michigan wouldn’t be associated with a Additionally, the religious aspect of Notre reading I did Scene Editor Big Ten could expand to 12 teams, they group of blue collar Catholics. So, black- Dame cannot be overlooked, as our not finish last could add an additional market for their balled by our geographical neighbors, Catholic roots will likely put us at direct week, two hun- self-promoting cable network and imple- the Irish set out to play teams across the odds with potential research performed dred to get done for next week, ment a corporate sponsored, prime-time country, traveling from New York to in the conference, like stem cell start a paper, study for a test, football championship game (read: Georgia to California and winning every- research. And, as the only likely objector, call mom, clean room, etcetera money grab). The Pac 10 followed suit where along the way. Since we didn’t Notre Dame would likely be on the etcetera. What I plan on doing and set out to raid the Big 12 conference, have a conference to win, national cham- wrong end of a lot of 12-1 votes. That is, and what I actually get done are eventually swiping Colorado, nearly tak- pionships became the only standard, and unless Notre Dame decides it wants to two completely different things. ing five additional schools, and setting off that standard continues today. What dis- become a research institution (and there I set my alarm for 9 a.m., but alarms all across the country. When the tinguishes Notre Dame from the other is a feeling that we are headed in that in the morning decide that lis- Big Ten set out to find the best candidate Midwestern football powers is its truly direction, anyway). If that ever happens, tening to my iHome (and stand- for its 12th member, Notre Dame, as the national appeal. the University will be so fundamentally in alarm clock) for three hours prominent independent in the country Every game is shown on national tele- different that it will be unrecognizable, until noon is less annoying than (located in the Midwest, no less), was vision, Notre Dame has legions of fans and Notre Dame as we know it will no climbing down my loft to shut it obviously the Big Ten’s golden goose. As spanning the whole country and our longer exist. off and inevitably begin my it turned out, Notre Dame stayed true to team plays a national and diverse sched- And that, fellow students, is why we depressing day. its independent roots (for now, anyway) ule. Within the next five years, Notre need to stay true to our roots. The Big At noon, once I actually force and the Big Ten, looking to make a Dame is scheduled to play Oklahoma, Ten, despite my criticism, is actually a myself to see daylight, I plan on splash, ended up with football power Miami, Texas, Arizona State and fantastic organization that has a lot of heading to South for a quick bite Nebraska. Maryland, in addition to the regulars on great people doing great things for the to eat before my excursion to the But the fact that the conversation even our schedule which span across the world. Many universities across the library. I convince myself 30 happened raises some important issues. country. Contrast that to playing likely country would be proud to be part of minutes is enough to enjoy I’ve heard some fellow students say, “I nine or ten games per year in the Big such a group. Notre Dame just shouldn’t brunch. think it would be kind of cool to join the Ten’s geographical footprint, with excit- be one of them. Next thing I know, it is my Big Ten” and, “It would be nice to be in a ing games against teams like Indiana friends, the dining hall employ- conference, for once.” And those are the and Minnesota. Now imagine doing that Andy Ziccarelli is a senior majoring in ees and I left at South Dining kind of comments that will draw an every single year. Joining the Big Ten civil engineering. He welcomes your Hall. It is 2:45 p.m., and though angry glare from this writer. Many stu- would only serve to further marginalize adulation and veiled threats at I have pieced together what my dents simply do not understand why (and regionalize) a program that has [email protected] friends and I have actually been independence is not only preferable, but been doing it to itself for the last 16 The views expressed in this column are doing for the past two days, I necessary for Notre Dame to maintain its years. In joining a conference (any con- those of the author and not have yet to cross off a single identity. So, fellow students, if anybody ference), Notre Dame would lose its most necessarily those of The Observer. thing on my list. Brow furrowed, I run through the huddle and grab a triple- grande latte to sneak into the EDITORIAL CARTOON library. I finally arrive at around 3:15 p.m., settle into my favorite table in the back-right corner and open a book. I find myself reading the same sentence over and over for approximately 20 minutes. Then Facebook albums from the week- end start blowing up my news feed — there is no hope for homework at this point until at least after dinner. Do I want to go to Chipotle? Of course, the walk to Eddy Street alone adds about 30 minutes to my meal, and I will do anything in the holy name of procrastination. By the time I get back on cam- pus, I decide to work in my sin- gle because surely I will be more productive alone. I sit down on my futon with a book, put “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” on low volume and get to work. But I get completely immersed in the woes of Kortney and Khloe and am therefore completely incapable of reading or even skimming. It is 11 p.m. and I have nothing accom- plished. Without a doubt, this is the way my Sundays play out. I am in the process of convincing myself that acceptance is the QUOTE OF THE DAY QUOTE OF THE DAY first step to recovery — maybe if I own up to my lethargy and have a Lazy Sunday, I can at “Battle not with monsters, lest ye Submit a Letter least begin my week well rested become a monster, and if you gaze “If you can solve your problem, then rather than disappointed in my into the abyss, the abyss gazes also what is the need of worrying? If you lack of productivity. cannot solve it, then what is the use into you.” to the Editor at of worrying?” The views expressed in the Inside Friedrich Nietzsche www.ndsmcobserver.com Shantideva Column are those of the author and German philosopher Indian scholar not necessarily those of The Observer. Contact Marissa Frobes at [email protected] The Observer Viewpoint Tuesday, September 21, 2010 page 9

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Protecting our Health care bill and abortion

I am writing in response to Mr. Mullen’s let- plans could cover abortions, but there must own ter to The Observer (“Gingrich is not Obama,” be at least one plan that does not cover abor- Sept. 20). In the letter, he claims that the tions. So if someone who is pro-life wants to Something much of the Notre Dame community is probably healthcare reform bill provides government enter an exchange, they will have the option unaware of is that a portion of the Band of the Fighting Irish funding for abortion. I am writing to inform to not pay premiums to an insurance compa- was effectively “smashed” into a wall by the MSU football him that his claim is factually inaccurate. ny that covers abortion. Now, let’s say that team as they celebrated their OT win this weekend. Several Currently, the law of the land concerning someone is in the exchange, is receiving a instruments were damaged and several band members have the public funding of abortion is contained in federal subsidy, and wants to get an abortion. soreness and injuries they didn’t get from marching. the Hyde amendment. This amendment states Federal money will not be used as mandated I was one of the saxes who got caught in the mob and while that federal money cannot be used for abor- by law. The insurance company will have to I am angry and amazed at the lack of class on the part of the tions. The only exceptions are “in cases of calculate the cost of the abortion, and sepa- MSU football team, I really just want to thank the members of rape, incest or when the life of the mother is rate it from the rest of that person’s health the Notre Dame staff who tried to get them off of us. It all at stake.” This has been the status quo since care costs, so that the person’s abortion does happened very quickly and I would argue intentionally, but I 1977. If this is what Mr. Mullen is suggesting, not have any federal aid. thank God that no one was seriously injured. Again, thank then yes, there are some cases of federal dol- This also goes without mentioning that you to those who came to our aid, because as much as I con- lars being used for abortion. However, I think President Obama recently signed an execu- sider myself to be pretty tough, I know I am no match for a that Mr. Mullen refers to how the health care tive order to give extra assurance of the pro- mob of 6’5,” 300-lb. football players. bill would change the status quo. tection to the Hyde amendment under the One major aspect of the bill is the creation health care bill. Erin Reinke of health insurance exchanges run by the To conclude: Mr. Mullen, you are entitled to senior states. A health insurance exchange is a your own opinions, but not your own facts. Welsh Family Hall place where small businesses and individuals Sept. 19 who want health insurance can be grouped Adam Newman together by their state to get affordable sophomore health care. In each exchange, there will be Stanford Hall multiple health care plans. Some of these Sept. 20 Appearance protest Shake up the thunder I confess that I did not grow up a Notre keep good company), very few of their confr- I am always amazed at the contortions people go through Dame football fan, but my freshman year eres join in supporting our team with heart, to justify the positions of their favorite politicians and politi- turned me into a fervent convert, and this hands and voice! Where are the cheers? cal parties. Sean Mullen and Andrew Lynch tell us that it was convert’s zeal is what impels me to write on Where are the curses of death uttered against appropriate to protest Barack Obama’s appearance because the issues of two abuses which cause me dis- our opponents? For shame, juniors and sen- of his position on abortion, because abortion is intrinsically tress. iors, for shame. The sunburnt, clap-happy evil. However, they argue, no one should have protested Newt The first is directed to freshmen: Slow freshmen are beating you in Irish pride. Gingrich regarding his pro-death penalty, pro-war, pro-tor- down! At the past two home games, I’ve I know it’s been a rough season, but let that ture views (which run counter to Christ’s teaching) because noticed that the Freshman section claps, not deter us from giving our players, our they are not “intrinsicaly evil.” Oh really? By the logic of Mr. sings, and cheers at a cadence much faster school and our tradition their due. Mullen and Mr. Lynch, if Adolf Hitler were alive and speaking than is proper. I certainly admire your enthu- And if anyone is hungry before the game, I at Notre Dame we should not protest him, because Hitler, too, siasm — really, I do — but your tempo is off. heartily recommend Knights of Columbus was pro-life, and his policies led to “only” 11 milliion deaths The Notre Dame band, leprechauns and lovely steak sandwiches, sold every home game out- in the Holocaust. I am weary of people who see abortion as cheerleaders are well versed. Look to them side the Knights’ Hall on South Quad. Go the only evil in the world. And who only see evil in (particularly the lovely cheerleaders), and Irish, and let’s shake up some thunder from Democrats. Evil is evil, I would submit. It is all bad. they will lead you in the correct performance the upperclassmen. of our beloved songs and cheers. John Monczunski This, however, is nothing compared to the Todd Velianski associate editor dismay I feel when I look over to the junior sophomore Notre Dame Magazine and senior sections, however. While no upper- Keough Hall Sept. 20 classman friend of mine is guilty of this (for I Sept. 20

UWIRE Comedy Central goes to Washington As a satirical response to Glenn Beck’s rally to tive form of civic engagement through the use of future today!” “Restore Honor,” Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert satire and humor, but we hope that the message Arvind Singhal and Karen Greiner write that, are having rallies of their own at the National Mall stays comical and lighthearted. “Through playful actions, satire and ridicule, on Oct. 30. If either of these rallies transitions from mocking ‘Billionaires for Bush’ engaged both participants Stewart’s “Rally to Restore Sanity” and Colbert’s criticism to abrasive derision, they will be no better and observers to expose the nexus between the “March to Keep Fear Alive” than their opposition. presidency and right-wing, upper-class, neo-con- will ridicule the overzealous- Indiana Daily And because Stewart announced that his rally will servatives.” ness of Beck’s rally but in dif- Student feature special guests, we hope the event does not Stewart and Colbert’s rallies can accomplish a ferent ways. become a campaign tool for political candidates, as similar feat, especially because these events might Stewart’s rally, with the Staff Editorial the “Restore Honor” rally seemed to be for Sarah garner a wider audience than their individual tele- motto, “Take it down a notch Palin. vision shows. for America,” is a call to tone By keeping the rhetoric playful and farcical, and If they can successfully contrast the dogmatic down the fanatical rhetoric being spewed on both in a sense, antithetical to Beck’s rhetoric, his mes- lunacy of Beck’s rally with the composed rationality sides, and is a plea for rationality and reasonable- sage can be subverted and made to look foolish. of Stewart’s and the exaggerated antics of Colbert’s, ness in a media landscape dominated by the loudest An exemplary use of political satire occurred their message might reach and affect more people. and craziest sector of the population. before the 2004 presidential election when a group But if these rallies become lectures rather than One of his protest signs reads, “I disagree with called “Billionaires for Bush” took to the streets. vaudevillian spoofs, their message might get lost you, but, I’m pretty sure you’re not Hitler.” They described themselves as “Ruly bands of among the rhetoric. Colbert’s rally, with the motto, “Now is the time Billionaires” who will “roam the streets of New for all good men to freak out for freedom,” is York, stopping for three-martini lunches and spon- This column first appeared in the Sept. 20 edition of attempting to communicate the same message as taneous outbursts of ballroom dancing.” The Indiana Daily Student, the daily publication serving Stewart’s, but as is customary for Colbert, it will The participants dressed themselves in tuxedos, the Indiana University. parody Beck’s fear-mongering to make its point. top hats and elegant gowns and flaunted signs such The views expressed in this column are those of the These rallies have the potential to be a provoca- as “Widen the income gap” and “We’re selling your author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Please recycle The Observer.

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Damien Rice He is all that was ever meant to be “deep.” This Irishman has wooed followers the world over. Two major songs in particular have woven their way into the deeper psyche of television and movie moments. “9 Crimes” has been used to end a number of TV episodes, and “The Blower’s Daughter” is immediately recognizable. If you don’t know Damien Rice, you will most likely hear either and say, “Oh hey, I know/like this song.” His music has become ubiquitous to the point that it’s almost cliché. Perfect for playing in the background while doing homework and/or weeping over the news that your hot T.A. is already engaged. Tracks to Tap: “The Blower’s Daughter,” “9 Crimes,” “Cannonball” Alexi Murdoch Let’s give it up for the British Isles, because this Brit is Rice’s Scottish counterpart. Here is the brainchild behind the massively successful “Orange Sky,” which gained particular fame after being used in the movie “Away We Go” (along with many other songs from his latest album). Thanks to him, we can all agree “my salvation lies in your eyes.” Murdoch’s songs tend to me more atmospheric than Rice, incorporating more instruments, and he even plugs a few in. To hear him is to love him, especially The Situation: Music hunters since his woeful baritone is such a contrast to most of the lighter tenor voices popu- seek, read, blog and cull music lating today’s new folk scene. Think of him as the Josh Turner of acoustic indie. from radio, print and most often, Tracks to Tap: “Orange Sky,” “Breathe” the interwebs. Music gatherers collect mix CD’s, free digital down- Jose Gonzalez loads, and whatever their friends One might think of Gonzalez as new folk’s master of minimalism. He will create an happen to be listening to. If you intricate guitar riff, and then repeat it until you are under his cyclical spell. His are a gatherer, this space is for lyrics will then pluck lightly at your heart until you no longer know which is more you. If you are a hunter, e-mail me hypnotic — the music or the words. The song “Heartbeats” has made its rounds your latest find, and I promise through film and television, and is the usual entry point for a new Jose convert. I Stephanie DePrez you’ll find it written up here. would argue, though, that his cover of Massive Attack’s “Teardrop” (the opening (Seriously. E-mail. Even if you’re song for the show “House”) is his most interesting accomplishment. Gonzalez takes Scene Writer not a student.) the song out of its hard electronic mode and uses a low guitar string to simulate the Today, I would like to take you pulsing beat. He manages to imitate all of the sounds and effects from a computer- on a journey into the deepest realm of your emotional heavy song and create something that is immediately affecting. It was even used to self. Today’s music will not only use its lightly strummed end a season five episode of “House.” guitars and soft, weepy vocals to lull you into a state of Tracks to Tap: “Heartbeats,” “Teardrop,” “How Low” submission, but it will then grab your soul and yank you into deeper pits of understanding. Let me explain. The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily Here are three male artists who have perfected the those of The Observer. Contact Stephanie DePrez at [email protected] art of revelation through lyrics set against a minimal, acoustic cycle of strings. It’s the quintessential collection of “indie” — or at least the music that your roommate’s cool older brother listens to.

does not actually do anything physical screen adaptation of the bestseller hip parents, making every scene they By BRANDY CERNE with them, but the whole school “The Help.” She transforms slightly are in a highlight of “Easy A.” Grossly Scene Writer believes she does. better than average material into gold under-utilized, Lisa Kudrow has a Olive takes inspiration from her in “Easy A,” with some help from her small role as Olive’s guidance coun- Any reputation is better than no rep- English class, where the current book castmates. selor, which is mostly devoid of laughs. utation. Or at least high school student assignment is Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Penn Badgley adequately takes on the Olive Penderghast (Emma Stone) “The Scarlet Letter.” She buys a whole role of Olive’s Jake Ryan-esque crush, thinks so. Fed up with being unknown new wardrobe of corset tops, skinny which is appropriate considering there in her high school, she decides to take black jeans and heels and sews a red is a whole scene of Olive wishing her advantage of a rumor so that her fel- “A” onto all her shirts. life was more like a John Hughes film. low students will finally know who she At times it can be confusing as to “Easy A” While it is an enjoyable, funny high is. Now, most people would not want why Olive would take this persona so school comedy skewering the ludi- the identity she receives, but Olive far. Maybe she just enjoys being talked crousness of reputations and the doesn’t just accept her role. She about at all, or she may just enjoy Directed By: Will Gluck rumor mill, “Easy A” is no “Mean embraces it wholeheartedly, at least on annoying the overly pious Marianne Starring: Emma Stone, Penn Girls.” The film presents plenty of the surface, in “Easy A,” directed by and her Christian group of friends, humorous one-liners, but it has a Will Gluck. even causing them to bring protest Badgley, Stanely Tucci, much smaller scope. Olive’s dilemma After Holy Roller Marianne (Amanda signs to school. Patricia Clarkson is not as relatable to the majority of Bynes) overhears and spreads a false It is easy to overlook Olive’s ques- people’s high school experiences as in story of how Olive lost her virginity, tionable actions and flimsy plot past high school set classics such as Olive is both shocked and pleased to motives because of the charm of “Easy the aforementioned “Mean Girls” and be the talk of the school, even if the A,” and above all, star Emma Stone. John Hughes films. Still, it offers a subject matter is her promiscuity. The Stone makes every line shine with a funny and honest portrayal of the dis- source of her newfound reputation? wit that is becoming rare with the semination of information among She agreed to help out a gay friend onslaught of pretty but dull 20-some- teenagers, and is worth seeing if for who is continually picked on by pre- thing actresses. Audiences will leave nothing else than the hilarious per- tending to sleep with him. the film wanting to be friends with her formances by Stone, Tucci and What starts as a favor turns into a and wondering why Olive was so invis- The rest of the cast is fleshed out Clarkson. small business — guys are allowed to ible to begin with. Stone deserves to with plenty of familiar faces. Stanley say they hooked up with Olive if they land quality films in the future, and Tucci and Patricia Clarkson play the Contact Brandy Cerne at pay her with various gift cards. She she is already attached to the big- outstanding supporting roles of Olive’s [email protected] Visit ndsmcobserver.com

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ing as it charted the difficulties Artie Shum Jr.’s out-of-this-world dance Madonna and all-Lady Gaga episodes, By CAITLIN FERRARO (Kevin McHale) faces while wheelchair moves as Mike Chang, there is no stop- look for future episodes centering on a Scene Writer bound, as well as Sue’s soft side ping these kids. And of course nothing single singer or band. towards her mentally handicapped sis- would be possible without Spanish There will of course be many more Last spring McKinley High’s New ter. Paired with just the right song — teacher and glee club coach Will romantic entanglements this season. Directions glee club placed third at “Proud Mary” — the message of Schuester (Matthew Morrison). Will Kurt get a boyfriend? What are regionals, leaving them in the precari- acceptance becomes even stronger. Last season, “Glee” had some incred- the ramifications of Quinn (Dianna ous position of being almost disband- Another noteworthy performance ible guest stars from the world of Agron) and Puck (Mark Salling) giving ed. But thanks to the usually villainous occurred in episode 20, Broadway. Kristin Chenoweth and up their baby? Will Finn and Rachel be Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch) the glee “Theatricality,” when Burt Hummel Idina Menzel, both notable for origi- a real couple after his “I love you?” club will be back in action tonight at 8 (Emmy-nominated Mike O’Malley) nating the lead roles in “Wicked,” had And what will Emma do now that Will p.m. on FOX as the highly anticipated stands up for his openly gay son Kurt recurring and integral roles. And Neil has promised he is not giving up on second season of “Glee” premieres. (Chris Colfer) when fellow glee clubber Patrick Harris even won an Emmy for them? Created and produced by Ryan Finn (Cory Monteith) continuously uses Best Guest Performance for his spot as And of course there is Sue. Just Murphy, the devilish mastermind of a derogatory term. Bryan Ryan, Mr. Schuester’s high because she voted for New Directions “Nip/Tuck,” “Glee” has skyrocketed to “Glee” tackles many intense issues, school nemesis. to win regionals and convinced success. The show’s popularity can be but a great deal of the show is a comic SPOILER ALERT: This season expects Principal Figgins (Iqbal Theba) to seen in its magazine covers, iTunes rollercoaster. The humor is of a campy, more stars as John Stamos (“Full allow the glee club to continue singing sales and sold out nationwide concert oddball style that might not always House”) joins the cast as a dentist does not mean she has turned nice. tour. mesh with a mainstream audience. wooing guidance counselor Emma Expect more stinging comments from While some criticize the lack of a But if you can take the ridiculous (Jayma Mays). Have mercy! Uncle Sue about Schuester’s hair and diaboli- capella singing, the show’s success is plotlines with a grain of salt, you can Jesse is stopping by to get in on the cal plots to ruin the glee club. In other undeniable. And so is the power of enjoy the heart of “Glee” — its charac- “Glee” fun. Oscar-winning Javier words, expect to keep learning how song. The plight of the misfit glee club ters and their love for the performance Bardem is in talks to appear too. And “Sue C’s it.” and the teachers who love — and love arts. What other show could combine in breaking news, another Oscar-win- If you have never tuned in to Glee, to hate them — charts every emotion such intense issues with humor, song ner, Gwyneth Paltrow, is rumored to try giving it a chance this time around ranging from utter happiness to deep and dance and make it work? appear as well as a love interest for — if not for the powerful storylines, pain. While “Glee” is listed as a come- Somehow the formula Murphy created Mr. Schuester for two episodes in brilliant song and dance numbers and dy at award shows — and even won a does just that. November. overall fabulousness, then for Lynch’s Golden Globe this year — there is no Lea Michele is a standout star as And of course there’s Britney. ridiculously great one-liners. doubt it is full of dramatic storylines stardom-obsessed Rachel Berry, but Britney Spears will guest star as her- Take a slushie to the face at 8 p.m. that resonate with viewers. every young actor brings something self in the season’s second episode, a tonight on FOX. The ninth episode of last season, unique to the stage. From Amber one-hour Britney extravaganza. After titled “Wheels,” was beautifully mov- Riley’s powerhouse voice to Harry the success of last season’s all- Contact Caitlin Ferraro at [email protected]

and recorded in between tour also provide By PATRICK GRIFFIN assignments with Bon Iver structure and Scene Writer over the past two years. organization for According to Carey, “All We several songs. For Sean Carey, drummer Grow” started with several Carey proves to for the contemporary band incomplete song ideas and be more than Bon Iver, his band’s last grew to a full studio album, vocally compe- album was a tough act to fol- written and recorded almost tent, but often low. In fact, “For Emma, entirely by the drummer. allows the Forever Ago” could hardly be Apart from his formal percus- album’s instru- considered the Wisconsin sion training, Carey displays mentation to native’s own work. The album proficiency on the guitar and take center stage was largely the creation of keyboard on “All We Grow.” and transport the musical soul man Justin For an album concocted by listener between Vernon. Carey actually didn’t a formal drummer, “All We s t r a t e g i c a l l y get his start with Bon Iver Grow” is surprisingly melodic. placed vocal sec- until after the entire album In fact, several tracks lack tions. Though the had been written by Vernon percussion entirely, or pro- i n s t r u m e n t a l in a remote Wisconsin cabin. ceed without beats for entire portions of “All Thus venturing out as a solo sections. Instead, S. Carey We Grow” may artist from behind Vernon’s relies on the steady floating seem repetitive, shadow was a somewhat tall cadence of a piano or guitar they bloom and aspiration for the University to establish a contemplative flourish in dra- of Wisconsin-Eau Claire grad- ambience throughout the matic fashion, concluding track, utilize echo- grace. For fans of sophisticat- uate. However, using the album. Background vocals conveying certain undefined ing harmonies often found in ed soft rock, this album is a pseudonym S. Carey, the emotional sentiments that “For Emma.” tremendous debut that drummer has certainly held cannot be expressed fully Nevertheless, “All We Grow” deserves multiple listens. Dial his own with his debut solo though words. formalizes an identity wholly up “All We Grow” on a quiet album “All We Grow.” “Away We Grow” “We Fell” perfectly blends apart from Bon Iver. In that day with a pair of nice head- Much like the products of S. Carey Carey’s part-time vocals with sense, the album is not a side phones and enjoy pensive cre- his previous musical affilia- his aptitude for dramatic project. Rather, S. Carey’s ation of this talented and tions, “All We Grow” is beau- instrumentation. As the maiden voyage into solo emerging artist. tiful in its simplicity. The Label: Jagjaguwar artist’s gentle vocals fade into artistry is a successful defini- S. Carey will be performing “less-is-more” mantra is cer- the background, the accom- tion of the drummer as an Thursday at Subkirke, located tainly at work on the album, Best Tracks: “We Fell,” “All panying piano builds to a dra- entirely new and dynamic at 1855 N. Hickory Road in allowing for each instrumen- We Grow” matic crescendo before artist. South Bend. Doors open at tal and vocal element to abruptly surrendering atten- For an album created by a 7:30 p.m., the show begins at emerge in full. Compared to tion back to Carey’s voice. lifelong percussionist, “All We 8:30. Tickets can be pur- “For Emma,” S. Carey’s inau- Carey’s voice is certainly Grow” is surprisingly harmo- chased for $10 in advance at gural project is a bit more more grounded than Vernon’s nious and melodic. S. Carey subkirke.com/tickets/default.h reliant on spacey tones and soaring falsetto. However, proves to be more than rhyth- tml, or for $12 at the door. showcases wandering several tracks reflect the air- mic with his first solo effort, melodies often driven by key- ing harmonies rampant in the and steps from behind Bon boards rather than guitar. work of Bon Iver. “Mothers” Iver’s shadow with supreme Contact Patrick Griffin at The album was composed and “Broken,” the album’s pgriffi[email protected]

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CLUB SPORTS Montee, Lugo compete for Irish in bike race

responded with a try and defense allowed a slew of Irish appeared to start out for the rest of the game, with Special to The Observer pulled ahead 7-5. The Irish goals, and the Spartans took much looser this game, and none allowed in the second Murphy Kate Montee and scored another try to regain commanding lead of the quickly jumped to a 3-0 lead. half. However, the Irish failed Jose Lugo represented Notre the lead, which they main- game. Captains Dan Geisman Goaltenders Tate Kernell and to create quality chances. Dame at the Purdue Cross- tained for the remainder of and Matt Fordonski, along Geno Freeman were able to Hancher scored two goals, Country Mountain Bike race the match. Despite a few with sophomore Chris Jennis, hold the Spartan shooters at and Jack Turek and Dan Sunday. Montee placed first penalties, the Irish showed notched goals for the Irish. bay, and the Irish defense Geisman each added one. in the Women’s A vast improvements and domi- Notre Dame lost its second held them to only one goal in The team will be in action category. After a rough start, nated the majority of the contest of the day 10-8 to the first half. During the sec- next in conference qualifiers she pulled ahead and won in game. Grand Valley State. The game ond half, however, cracks the first weekend of October. an exciting sprint finish. Jose was delayed because of rain began to show, and the Irish entered the singlet rack in the Men’s Water Polo for several hours, and when it gave up several goals on their Sailing front of the Men’s C pack, but The Notre Dame men’s water finally started, the Irish start- way to a 10-5 victory. Notre Dame’s sailing club flatted halfway through the polo team beat Michigan ed out ice cold. Going down Freshman Jack Turek and competed in three regattas lap and walked it in. State’s B team, but fell to several goals in the first quar- Peter Wasik had strong this weekend, with mixed Michigan State’s A team, ter, Notre Dame was unable to games, and Fordonski again results. At the Detroit Yacht Women’s Rugby Grand Valley State and regain the lead. The Irish led the way in scoring, with Club’s Sloops Regatta, the This weekend, the Notre Purdue at the Michigan State played a hard and physical Testero, Hancher, and Irish finished fourth among Dame Women’s Rugby Club Invitational this weekend. game, but the Lakers ulti- Geisman also scoring goals. six entrants. In the JV Regata defended their home turf for The Irish fell to host team mately emerged victorious. In their final game of the at Denison University, fresh- the first time in club history and eventual champion Sophomores Jon Hancher and tournament, the Irish fell men Phil Hootsmans, skipper, with a 42-17 win over Michigan State 16-8. The Chris Jennis, along with grad- Purdue 6-4. The Irish again and Lucy Smith, crew, placed Northern Illinois University. Irish started out strong uate students Craig Bentzen came out cold, and found second in the B Division. At The Irish wasted little time against the Spartans, one of and Sebastian Testero scored themselves in a 4-1 hole with- the Davis Club at Iowa, the putting points on the score- the nation’s top teams. With for the Irish. in the first ten minutes of the Irish finished seventh in a board with a quick try by about a minute left in the The Irish finally got in the win game. But the Notre Dame field of eight schools. Over Ashley Okonta. The women of half, however, with the column against the Michigan defense buckled down, and twenty club members partici- Northern Illinois University Spartans leading 6-4, the Irish State B team Saturday. The only allowed two more goals pated in the three events.

NCAA FOOTBALL Panthers’ QB Clausen to get starting nod on Sunday

Associated Press against Cincinnati. take over the NFL’s 28th-rated preseason. overthrown ball that likely also “I’ve dreamt it for my whole offense as Carolina seeks to It’s nothing like the end of last would’ve gone for a score. CHARLOTTE,N.C. — A day life, to be a starting quarterback avoid a second straight 0-3 season, when he threw eight “There were some plays out before his 23rd birthday, Jimmy in the National Football start. touchdown passes and one there that we left, no doubt,” Clausen received a job promo- League,” said Clausen, who “We’ve just not been getting it interception. The undrafted, Fox said. “We’ve got to be able tion he seemed destined for went unbeaten in high school done,” said Fox, facing his own fourth-year QB from Oregon to make those in game situa- since before he entered high and was one of the nation’s top uncertainty in the final year of State entered this year 6-2 as a tions. Talking to the team today, school: NFL starting quarter- college recruits before playing in his contract. “Jimmy is a guy we starter. we’ve got to spark our offense, back. the Notre Dame spotlight. “It’s think highly of. I thought he When asked what’s gone in particular the passing game. In a rapid ascension made real exciting, but at same time made the most of his opportuni- wrong, Moore shook his head So we’re going to start Jimmy possible by Matt Moore‘s six it’s a job. You’ve got to go pre- ties Sunday. We’ll see how it and replied, “I wish I knew.” He Clausen this week. ... We’ll let turnovers and Carolina’s 0-2 pare.” goes this week.” rejected the argument his demo- Matt sit back and watch.” start, Panthers coach John Fox Clausen, whose stunning fall Clausen’s promotion was tion was inevitable when Clausen is 7 of 15 for 59 yards announced on Monday the sec- to 48th overall amid concerns accelerated by Moore’s dismal Clausen fell to the Panthers in and one interception in two brief ond-round pick from Notre about his attitude was one of the start to the season, a steep fall the draft. stints this season. Clausen said Dame will start Sunday’s game top stories of April’s draft, will from his strong 4-1 finish as a “I don’t think my thoughts he was “surprised” when Fox starter last season that helped were headed in that direction at told him Monday morning he pave the way for seven-year all,” Moore said. “I was confi- was taking over. starter Jake Delhomme‘s release dent, I still am. I know I can “It’s exciting,” Clausen said, in March. play. Unfortunately, the last two “but at the same time it’s time to “I’m not happy with it. I showings haven’t been great. get to work now.” understand, I accept it. But it’s This is the option we have and Clausen was greeted with definitely not what you want to they went with it.” cheers when he replaced Moore hear as a player,” Moore said. John Fox made the only choice early in the fourth quarter “I’ll be behind Jimmy as the he could have Monday, naming Sunday. He quickly matched weeks go on.” Jimmy Clausen his starting Moore in completed passes on Moore threw three end zone quarterback. Don’t expect his first drive, but it ended with interceptions and lost a fumble Carolina’s offense to get magi- running back Jonathan Stewart before leaving with a concussion cally better, though, ESPN.com’s being stopped short on fourth- in a Week 1 loss to the New York Pat Yasinskas writes. Blog and-goal from the 1. Clausen Giants. After being cleared to Fox, who stubbornly stuck was intercepted by Aqib Talib return Sunday, Moore threw an with Delhomme last season later in the game on a deflected interception and lost another despite his 18 interceptions until pass. fumble before getting yanked he was sidelined with a broken Clausen, groomed for this early in the fourth quarter of the finger, had a quick trigger this since he was setting high school 20-7 loss to Tampa Bay. time. records, is now charged with Moore has led Carolina on Moore completed just 6 of 16 jump-starting a stagnant offense only two touchdown drives, passes for 125 yards and a on a winless team with no expe- completed just 41 percent of his touchdown against the rienced receiver after Steve passes and has a passer rating Buccaneers. It included over- Smith. of 41.8. It comes after the throwing rookie David Gettis for “Somehow or another we have AP Panthers became the first team what would’ve been a touch- to gain some confidence in the Panthers’ Quaterback Jimmy Clausen throws a pass during training in at least 14 years to not score down. Tight end Dante Rosario passing game,” Fox said. “We’ll camp in Spartanbrug, S.C. on July 29. an offensive touchdown in the couldn’t hang on to a slightly see if this works.”

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said. “We pull flags, that’s why we’re out there and that’s what Fisher Weasels we did.” continued from page 17 continued from page 16 Senior Mary Kate Howard came up with another intercep- Sorin, while Zahm will look to fine attack,” Bigi said. “We have tion for Cavanaugh, and was tune their offense during a bye some great coaching and we pleased with how the team week. also have a lot of weapons out played on both sides of the ball. there to drive the field with.” “We’re confident in our- O’Neill 6, Keough 0 One of those weapons was selves,” Howard said. “We make O’Neill executed a combination senior tight end Mary Forr, who the big plays when needed.” of ball control and strong defense caught three touchdowns on 76 Cavanaugh will look to contin- to near perfection in its win over receiving yards. ue their winning ways next Keough on Sunday “Most teams know of our Sunday against Lyons while The Angry Mob capitalized off of other two receivers so it was Farley will take on their neigh- a blocked first quarter punt for the nice to take some of the stress bors from Breen-Phillips. game’s only score and held off Simone [Bigi],” Forr said. Keough’s offense without a first “Everything is really spread out Lyons 25, Breen-Phillips 0 down. in our offense so we definitely For two long years, Lyons The blocked punt occurred fol- have a lot of options.” failed to even reach the end lowing the Kangaroos’ (0-1) first The turning point in the game zone. possession in the first quarter. The came with 12 seconds left in the The Lions more than made up punter lined up only five yards first half with the Purple for that drought Sunday in a 25- behind center instead of the usual Weasels leading 13-7 when Bigi 0 romp over Breen-Phillips. eight, and, consequently, O’Neill connected with sophomore The dominating victory put (1-0) junior nose tackle Mark receiver Alice Yerokun for a 63- Lyons in the win column for the Welsh easily blocked and recov- yard touchdown pass on third first time in two seasons. ered the ball. down. Later in the second half, “It’s exciting to come out on “It was a simple miscommunica- the Shamrocks’ defense gave up top for a change,” Lyons senior tion on my part,” Keough senior another deep pass on third running back Neva Lundy said. captain Kevin Laughlin said. “We SARAH O’CONNOR/The Observer down when Bigi hit Forr on a “We haven’t scored a touch- were trying to give them a look at Senior Gentleman Matt Abeling falls as two Sorin opponents bring slant route for a 30-yard touch- down since my sophomore year a fake punt formation.” him to the ground at the game Sunday. down. so it’s really nice.” O’Neill’s offense quickly took “We caught some bad breaks Lundy scored the team’s first advantage of field position inside put them inside the Keough 20 Keough will look to improve upon in giving up those big plays on touchdown as she ran the ball in the red zone as freshman fullback and crushed any Kangaroo hopes in practice. defense,” McGlinn coach Joseph on a fourth-down five-yard Eric Reed plowed 15 yards though for a comeback. Next Sunday, Keough will look de Groot said. “But I’m proud of sweep. the middle of the defense for a “It was definitely a gutsy but to earn its first win against the way we fought and never The Babes (0-2) struggled to touchdown. perfectly-timed call by [offensive Keenan, while O’Neill will battle gave in throughout the game.” get their offense going through- After this score, O’Neill main- coordinator Bobby Powers],” Dillon. McGlinn will look to rise above out the whole game. Breen- tained a conservative offensive O’Neill junior captain Guy .500 next week against Welsh Phillips quarterback Siena approach, handing the ball to its Schwartz said. “Keough was com- Contact Jack Hefferon at Family while Pasquerilla West Combs threw an interception to running backs and fullback and pletely sold on the run.” [email protected], Sam Gans at will take on Walsh with hopes of the Lions (1-1) junior linebacker converting key fourth downs. O’Neill’s defense stifled Keough’s [email protected], David Kenney at extending its two-game winning Kat Rodriguez who returned the On one such fourth-and-short offense, and the Kangaroos failed [email protected], Joseph streak. ball ten yards to the Babes’ ten- play late in the fourth quarter, to convert a first down. Laughlin Monardo at [email protected], yard line. Lundy followed up instead of the usual run, Mob jun- attributed the Kangaroos’ offen- Victoria Jacobsen at Cavanaugh 6, Farley 0 with her touchdown run to ior quarterback JP McCabe com- sive woes to a lack of cohesiveness [email protected] and Matt A long touchdown pass and punctuate the drive. pleted a deep 30 yard pass that on the offensive line, something Unger at [email protected] several key maneuvers on the Breen-Phillips regained con- defensive side made the differ- trol of the ball, and tried to use ence Sunday in Cavanaugh’s win long counts to draw the Lions over Farley. offside, but the strategy back- SMC VOLLEYBALL After withstanding some early fired as Lyons sophomore line- threats from the Finest (1-1), backer Nicole Borner intercept- including a number of goal-line ed Combs and returned the ball sstands, the turning point for the 60 yards for a touchdown to end Conference play begins for team Chaos (2-0) came two minutes the first half. before halftime. “I read the quarterback and Cavanaugh junior quarter- stepped in front of the receiver,” Hornets, the Belles made a defeated Franklin (3-1) By ANDREW OWENS back Rebecca Cink received the Borner said. “There was a lot of comeback after falling behind Saturday before losing to Sports Writer snap and drifted to the right side room after I caught the ball so I early to eventually defeat their Purdue North Central (3-0) and of the field, completing a pass to just ran in.” rival. Sophomore Stephanie Millikin Blue (3-0). her receiver deep in the right Breen-Phillips continued to As the non-conference por- Bodien was nearly unstop- After their match against corner of the end zone. struggle offensively in the sec- tion of their schedule is behind pable. She picked up seven kills Kalamazoo College, the Belles “We’ve been trying to work on ond half. them, the Belles turn full atten- in nine attempts for Saint will travel to Alma Friday converting our plays and scoring Despite the loss, the Babes tion to conference play, begin- Mary’s. Junior leader Danie before coming home to face touchdowns,” Cink said. “We hope that the game experience ning tonight against rival Brink had 41 assists in the Adrian Saturday. They have a have a lot of good looks but we gained in the first two contests Kalamazoo College. match to lead the Belles. little over a month before the need to work on converting.” of the season will benefit their The Belles head into the con- Beginning with this match, MIAA Championships begin. While they may be focused on young team. test with a 1-2 MIAA record. the Belles will play three of The teams will play Tuesday improving their offense, the “We’re very young and inex- The Belles and Hornets split their next five matches at home at 7 p.m. at Saint Mary’s. Both Chaos defense impressed perienced,” Breen-Phillips sen- their two matchups last season, in an important stretch that teams need a win as they move Sunday. A number of sacks, pass ior captain Kate McNelis said. with the home team taking will determine what teams will forward in conference play and deflections, and two timely “All we need is more experience each contest. Both matches be contenders in the MIAA look to gain high seeds at the interceptions left Farley score- and we’ll be all set.” were close, as expected based tournament. MIAA Tournament. less. Lyons’ next opponent is on the competitiveness of this Saint Mary’s went 1-2 over With little time left in the sec- Cavanaugh while Breen-Phillips series. the weekend and has lost four Contact Andrew Owens at ond half, Farley was looking to tries to get their first win against In last year’s victory over the of its last five games. They [email protected] tie the game after getting a first Farley next Sunday. down when Cavanaugh was flagged for unnecessary rough- Contact Kristen Lasak at ness. The Chaos then came up [email protected], Matthew SMC GOLF with two straight pass deflec- DeFranks at tions, and senior Mo Mathias [email protected], Sarah came up with a crucial intercep- Crippin at [email protected], tion to seal the victory. Andrew Gastelum at Belles hope for improvement “The defense played pretty [email protected], Laura Coletti solid all-around. We have a pret- at [email protected] and Ian ty aggressive defense,” Mathias Garrahy at [email protected] By TIM SINGLER “We have a few things that we make the All-Tournament Sports Writer need to work on,” Belles coach Team. Mark Hamilton said. “We will “She was very solid as usual,” The Saint Mary’s golf team be able to take a lot of positives said Hamilton. “She got a little finished sixth out of 10 overall from it though.” more out of her game.” be finishing their chances on in the O’Brien National Methodist’s Paige Caldwell Freshman Marin Beagley and Joyce goal, something the team Invitational held at Notre captured the individual medal- Paige Pollak finished in 11th struggled with this past Dame’s Warren Golf Course ist honors, shooting 76 and 77 and 27th place respectively. continued from page 20 weekend, Sunday and Monday. over the two days. The best Each golfer provided the consis- “We’ll want to make the The No. 1 Methodist College score of the tournament came tency that has been evident team’s level of confidence as most of our chances against won the tournament as they fin- from Allegheny’s Lauren Hilger among the Belles all season. they head into tonight’s Manchester,” Joyce said. ished the two-day event with a as she tied the tournament’s The Belles will continue with match against the Spartans. “We’ll do some work with combined score 633. Wisconsin- lowest score record of 71 a tough stretch against the top Manchester (1-6) has had our finishing today at prac- Eau Claire (641) finished sec- Monday. teams as they play in the Fall its fair share of struggles tice so we can capitalize on ond, followed by Allegheny The Belles were led by senior Preview next weekend at the this weekend as well, and our opportunities”. (643), DePauw (646) and Mary Kate Boyce, who shot a 76 Mission Inn Resort in Hower-in- should provide the Belles The Belles play Tuesday at Gustavus Adolphus (652). and 80 for a total of 156 over the-Hills, Florida. with one of their less com- 4:30 p.m. at Manchester. Saint Mary’s concluded the the two days. This score was petitive opponents this sea- tournament with a 657-team good enough for Boyce to finish Contact Tim Singler at son. Contact Robert Graham at score. in second place overall and [email protected] Joyce’s key to success will [email protected] page 14 The Observer N SPORTS Tuesday, September 21, 2010 MLB Torre returns to New York for Steinbrenner

retire from the Los Angeles After Cashman walked into the Associated Press Dodgers after three seasons as interview room and embraced NEW YORK — Joe Torre their manager, and then received Torre, the two retreated to the walked into new Yankee Stadium an invitation from Yankees chief clubhouse for a discussion. for the first time, signed the club- operating office Lonn Trost to “I think we’ve agreed to just put house wall alongside other pin- attend the ceremony. With the it behind us,” Cashman said. “We striped greats and ended his Dodgers off, Torre accepted and had a good constructive meeting. estrangement from Brian came to New York with former We’ve taken the steps to start to Cashman with an embrace. Yankees captain Don Mattingly, repair whatever got broke.” In death, George Steinbrenner who will succeed him as the Los Cashman said the chilly dis- had brought them back together. Angeles manager. tance between the two contrasted Torre had not been to the Torre said he was stressed dur- with their warm working rela- Yankees’ home since his bitter ing his final three years as tionship during Torre’s dozen sea- departure as manager after the Yankees manager. After leading sons, of which Cashman was gen- 2007 season, the next-to-last sea- the team to World Series titles in eral manager for the final decade. son of old Yankee Stadium. After 1996 and from 1998-00, his final “It’s just not healthy. It’s time to 12 seasons and four World Series seven seasons were unsuccessful. just turn the page and move on,” titles, he walked away after he Now his anger at the Yankees is Cashman said. “Whatever hap- was offered only a one-year con- almost gone. pened on that side is a small sam- AP tract. “It gradually, you know, abated ple compared to the huge sample Dodgers manager Joe Torre takes questions at a press conference “Yeah, I was hurt,” he said at a pretty much,” he said, wearing of all the good stuff that took at the Yankee Stadium in New York on Monday. news conference Monday before his 1996 World Series ring. “It’s place.” the unveiling of Steinbrenner’s much different than then. I’m not Mattingly said he felt no bitter- him,” Mattingly said. “I love com- “When the season’s over, if the monument. “And yet if you try to saying I would want to change ness when the Yankees bypassed ing back to New York.” phone rings, and if it rings a be rational about it, I think you anything, because you tell people him to hire Joe Girardi as Torre’s Torre wouldn’t rule out taking number of times, I’m just curious had two parties not knowing how how you feel at the time you feel successor. Mattingly said he left another managing job — if the what’s out there,” he said. “If to say goodbye. And that’s what it it.” as New York’s bench coach Mets fire Jerry Manuel, Torre somebody calls me and it excites turned out to be — the Yankees He had not spoken with because he felt Girardi’s tenure would be linked to the job he held me, fine. And, you know, you cer- feeling I’d been here this long, Cashman since January 2009, would have been questioned dur- from 1977-81. tainly have to listen to it. But I’m didn’t want me to manage, and just before the publication of a ing each small losing streak had “I really don’t anticipate I’m curious if there’s anything, how do you approach that?” book that the general manager he stayed. going to manage,” he said. because I want to stay connected He announced Friday he would felt spilled clubhouse secrets. “I didn’t think it was fair to But Torre won’t rule it out. with baseball in some way.”

NFL Broncos may have to rely on rookies after multiple injuries

Yet, Jones said the rookies are can kind of play in a more com- we’re playing, you’ve got to pre- play, listening to them, asking Associated Press ready for the challenge. fort mode.” pare like hey, you don’t want to them questions. There’s just so ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Nine- “We’ve got some talented young Vaughn was more low-key let nobody down.” much they have to offer that you time Pro Bowl cornerback Champ guys,” Jones said. “But more about the possibility of increased He said having Bailey, want to find out,” Vaughn said. Bailey said over the summer that importantly, I think we’ve got playing time this week. Goodman and veteran safeties “We have a lot of veterans, so it what he liked most about some very diligent vets on this “I’ll just try to stick besides Renaldo Hill and Brian Dawkins will be a real great comfort level.” Denver’s seasoned secondary team and if that happens, we’ll do these veterans and prepare like to help him eases his mind. Even if one or both starting cor- wasn’t so much its experience but everything in our power to get they would as much as I can,” “It really does help, just being nerbacks are on the sideline in its youthful additions. them ready.” Vaughn said. “Regardless of who around them, watching them street clothes. New nickel back Nate Jones, a Cox got a lot of work with the seven-year veteran who came starters during camp and said over from Miami, saw it right that’s helped rid him of any away. nerves as he faces the possibility “Depth is always your friend in of getting extended playing time the NFL,” he said. or even his first NFL start. That depth could get tested in a “Regardless if they’re playing or big way Sunday: The Broncos not, I think I’m going to fit in big- might have to face Peyton time. I’m prepared for it,” Cox Manning and the Indianapolis said. Colts with a trio of rookie corner- Cox, who had treatment backs. Monday on a minor right leg Bailey left the stadium on injury, sure isn’t intimidated by crutches Sunday night after train- the possibility of getting picked on ers treated his right foot late in by Manning. the fourth quarter of Denver’s 31- “I mean, it’s a big challenge but 14 win over Seattle. Coach Josh I wouldn’t really look at it too McDaniels said Bailey didn’t have much differently than any other any broken bones but wasn’t sure challenge,” he said. “Everybody’s if he or cornerback Andre in the NFL, everybody’s a profes- Goodman (thigh) would be able to sional.” play Sunday. Cox has an icy confidence about Goodman walked with a slight him that belies his eight quarters limp but didn’t stop to talk on his of NFL experience, so it’s not sur- way to the trainer’s room prising to see him shrug off the Monday, and Bailey never showed notion that Manning will provide up in the locker room during the a test the likes of which he’s 45-minute access period. never seen. “It would be an important game “I don’t look at nobody differ- obviously to have those guys ently,” Cox insisted. “I kind of look available for,” McDaniels said. at everybody on the same level “And they’ll do everything they until they prove different. I don’t can to do make sure they’re go by what people say and what’s ready for Sunday. And that’s real- in the newspapers and all that. I ly all we can tell right now. I don’t just go out and ball. Help out my know if they’re going to be or teammates the best way I can is not.” kind of what I look forward to.” If the answer’s no, the Broncos Cox had his first NFL intercep- would line up with rookie corner- tion in the waning minutes backs Perrish Cox, a fifth-round Sunday but that was quickly fol- draft pick from Oklahoma State, lowed by his first personal foul and Cassius Vaughn, who went when he celebrated with a throat undrafted out of Mississippi. slash, a gesture that’s been Syd’Quan Thompson, a fifth- banned by the league for a rounder from Cal, would likely be decade. activated for the first time this “It was a reaction. It’s my first season. interception,” he said. “It felt “Peyton’s one of the best to play good, actually. The real season. the position. We all know that,” Getting an interception the sec- Jones said. “He presents a chal- ond game of the season, that’s lenge no matter who you have out kind of a great feeling. It kind of there.” takes a lot off your back and you Tuesday, September 21, 2010 The Observer N SPORTS page 15

NCAA FOOTBALL Hoosiers looking to improve beyond record

to 54.5 percent. with Saturday’s loss. Associated Press Quarterback Ben Chappell And things are about to get INDIANAPOLIS — Bill Lynch has been brilliant, too, com- a whole lot tougher. looks at Indiana’s unbeaten pleting nearly 74 percent of Up next for Indiana is Mid- record and understands it’s his passes, averaging 274.0 American Conference foe been far from perfect. yards per game with five TDs Akron, and then the Hoosiers The Hoosiers, he insists, and no interceptions and is host No. 21 Michigan, and still need to be more efficient coming off the best game of Heisman Trophy candidate in third-down situations on his career. On Saturday, Denard Robinson, before vis- offense and defense. He Chappell was 32-of-42 for 366 iting No. 2 Ohio State, and wants them to score more yards with three TD passes Heisman candidate Terrelle touchdowns in the red zone and one rushing TD. He had Pryor, in back-to-back weeks. and close out games better career-highs for completions That gives the Hoosiers than they did at Western and yardage and tied the basically one chance to fix Kentucky. school record with his fourth Lynch’s lingering concerns “We must continue to get career 300-yard game. before opening Big Ten play. better,” Lynch said Monday. On Monday, Chappell was “There are a lot of areas for “We have to continue to run rewarded with his second improvement and our guys the football better. I think career Big Ten offensive play- understand that in the way that is something that is vital er of the week award. they go about their work,” and there are times in games “It’s a great honor,” he said. Lynch said. “I’m confident when you have to run the ball “We’re going week-by-week, we’ll have that kind of week when they know you are so I guess that means I had a as we get ready.” AP going to run the ball, and good week and I will try to do The good news is that, Western Kentucky’s Ryan Beard attempts to tackle Hoosier that’s when you have to be it again next week.” despite Lynch’s concerns, Damarlo Belcher in the first quarter of their game on Saturday. good at it.” But Lynch also realizes sta- Indiana is off to a seventh So far, so good. tistics can be deceiving, espe- straight 2-0 start — just what games with perfect precision. with all the technology now Indiana has averaged 4.5 cially this early in the season. they need if they intend to get “I like what we’re doing and the end zone look, we see yards per carry, a significant Indiana has racked up big their second bowl bid in four (running), but we’re not look- how close we really are. But improvement over last sea- numbers against Towson, a years. ing to put in new plays or new close doesn’t get it done. And son’s average of 3.8 yards. Football Championship But what does Lynch really formations, we just have to close gets you a 1-yard gain And after posting a 39 per- Subdivision school, and need to see? execute better,” Lynch said. when you should get a 6-yard cent third-down conversion Western Kentucky, which More consistency, more con- “We’re close. When you break gain. So that’s where we have rate in 2009, the Hoosiers extended the nation’s longest versions and the mentality it down the tape, and that’s one to continue to improve and have bumped that average up losing streak to 23 games takes to close out drives and of the advantage we have we’ll get there.”

MLB Hamels’ pitching helps Phillies to victory over Braves

Brandon Beachy (0-1) gave up are Roy Halladay and Roy Placido Polanco’s RBI play. Associated Press three runs — one earned — and Oswalt. grounder to shortstop drove in The Phillies answered in the PHILADELPHIA — Cole four hits in 4 1-3 innings in his Hamels did his job. The 2008 Victorino with the go-ahead bottom half. Howard led off Hamels had another outstand- major league debut. He was a World Series MVP is pitching run. with a double. Two outs later, ing outing, and the Philadelphia late fill-in for Jair Jurrjens, who better than he did when he led Chase Utley followed with a Carlos Ruiz lined a double to Phillies took advantage of an is still nursing a sore right knee. Philadelphia to its second single. He stole second and left to tie it at 1. The crowd error by Jason Heyward to beat The 24-year-old right-hander championship two years ago. advanced to third on catcher chanted “Choooch” as Ruiz the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on was at the Braves’ instructional Despite a slew of injuries this Brian McCann’s throwing error. jogged into second with another Monday night, increasing their league program in Florida season, the Phillies are primed Eric O’Flaherty entered and clutch hit. The catcher leads the lead in the NL East to four when he got the call to join the to win their fourth straight divi- walked Ryan Howard and team with a .299 batting aver- games. team. sion title and are trying to Jayson Werth to load the bases. age. Ruiz entered the season The two-time NL champion A crowd of 45,256 was the become the first NL team in 66 Raul Ibanez grounded out to with a .246 career average, but Phillies won their eighth 118th straight sellout at years to capture three consecu- shortstop to score Utley for a 3- he has a knack for coming straight game and improved to Citizens Bank Park. A fan wear- tive pennants. 1 lead. through in big games. Ruiz hit 42-15 since July 21, when they ing a red spandex costume and Shane Victorino led off The Braves went ahead 1-0 in .349 in the NLCS and World trailed the Braves by seven mask ran onto the field and Philadelphia’s fifth with a hard the second on McCann’s RBI Series over the last two years. games. briefly eluded security guards liner to right-center. He hustled double. Derrek Lee singled and Hamels has an 0.49 ERA in Hamels (12-10) allowed one during the seventh inning into third after the ball glanced scored on McCann’s shot off the his last five starts, and a career- run and six hits, striking out six before Braves left fielder Matt off Heyward’s glove. Heyward scoreboard in right. After Diaz low 2.93 ERA this season. in eight innings to win his fifth Diaz helped tackle him. made a long run and seemingly singled, Hamels pitched out of Hamels would have a better straight start — a career-best. The Phillies adjusted their had trouble with the wind or the jam. He struck out Alex record with some more run Brad Lidge finished for his 24th rotation so their three aces the curve of the ball, but it was Gonzalez and got Melky support. He allowed two earned save in 29 chances. would pitch this series. Next up ruled an error. Cabrera to ground into a double runs or less in five of his losses.

NFL Clifton takes a break from starting position with sore knee

his opportunity yesterday.” Rodgers said Bulaga played extremely excited,” Colledge treatment Monday. Associated Press Facing a Monday night game, well Sunday, other than a false said Sunday. “He got out there Clifton, who had arthroscopic GREEN BAY, Wis. — Veteran the Packers would have an start penalty in the fourth and I thought he did a good job surgery on both knees and Chad Clifton remains the Green extra day to get their rookie quarter. from what I could tell. He had both shoulders before the 2009 Bay Packers’ starting left tack- ready. “Bulaga, from day one, he’s one false start just like me so season, had swelling in his le. “It helps you, one more day fit in personality-wise very well the left side kind of held down right knee toward the end of That doesn’t mean he’ll start of preparation,” McCarthy said. here and I like his work ethic the penalties. I think he was training camp this year and sat against the Chicago Bears next “We’ll take advantage of that, and I have a lot of confidence excited to get out there and out practice. Monday night. and I’m sure Bryan will take a when he’s in the game,” show what he’s got.” McCarthy said the team will Clifton was benched in favor lot of the practice reps this Rodgers said after Sunday’s Colledge called the transition take the week to determine of first-round rookie Bryan week. We’ll make sure Bryan’s game. “Other than the jump on seamless, although the rest of whether Clifton will start Bulaga during Sunday’s victory ready, and we’ll do what we a hard count, I think he did a the linemen did try to simplify against the Bears, and Bulaga over the Buffalo Bills, and need to do to get Chad ready.” nice job for us.” the calls they make at the line will likely get a significant Packers coach Mike McCarthy Making his first career start Although Bulaga is expected of scrimmage. number of snaps at left tackle said he made the move against the Bears at Soldier to become the Packers’ long- “When it’s me and Bulaga in in practice. because Clifton “didn’t look Field could be a big deal for term left tackle, he was given a there, I just want him to settle “He’s played a lot of foot- healthy.” Continued knee sore- Bulaga, a native of Crystal chance to compete with veter- down so I’m going to tell him ball,” McCarthy said of Clifton. ness is putting Clifton’s avail- Lake, Ill. — although any an Daryn Colledge for the what we’re doing and we’re “He’s had a number of surger- ability against the Bears in excitement might be tempered starting left guard job in train- just going to roll,” Colledge ies, both knees, shoulders, and doubt. by the prospect of facing Julius ing camp. Colledge won the job said. “I thought he did a great it’s some wear-and-tear. We “He’s our starting left tack- Peppers. in camp after Bulaga missed job. He was physical in his just feel that we need to treat le,” McCarthy said. “He’s bat- Bulaga went into the draft time with a right hip flexor plays and he blocked well.” him accordingly. They’re trying tling through a rough spot after his junior year at Iowa, injury. On Sunday, they lined As might be expected of an different things, and hopefully right now medically. We have and was taken No. 23 overall up next to each other. 11-year NFL veteran, Clifton he’ll be ready for Chicago. Bryan Bulaga getting ready. I by the Packers. “I know he was nervous, but has a history of knee issues There’s really nothing else to thought Bryan played well with Packers quarterback Aaron at the same time he was and was receiving medical talk about.” page 16 The Observer N SPORTS Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Lewis switched from two to three game on both sides of the ball, offensive linemen to slow down scoring four touchdowns but also Wildcats the Pyro pass rush. keeping the Bullfrogs (0-2) score- continued from page 20 “That gave me a little bit more less all afternoon. time to see the field,” Blood Experience is a big key this sea- discourage them. said. “It allowed me to run when I son for the Ducks, as they return “We are pretty confident about needed to and throw the short many players from last season’s the chances for the rest of the sea- pass when I needed to.” championship squad. son,” sophomore defensive line- The Chick defense stifled the Howard senior quarterback man Alyssa Casill said. “We know Pyros’ pistol offense all day long, Kayla Bishop connected with sen- what we need to work on and this forcing two interceptions and ior receiver Kaitlin Robinson in really motivated us so we will stopping the run game in the the end zone for the Ducks’ first come out strong next week.” backfield on nearly every play. touchdown of the game early in Ryan, greatly encouraged by the Junior Margot DeBot stepped up the first half. improvements this week, is look- with both interceptions, returning Later in the half, Bishop com- ing with optimism toward the rest one deep into Pyro territory. pleted a 15-yard touchdown pass of the season. DeBot also caught the one-point to Jenny Gassner. Gassner, a jun- “We are confident from here on conversion pass from Blood and ior receiver/defender, credited the out,” Ryan coach Andy Ziccarelli was instrumental on short pass Ducks’ success to their defense. said. “We’ve shown we can play at plays from her left tackle position “We did a really good job of con- a high level and have bounced on offense. taining Badin’s quarterback,” back.” Stalwart Lewis senior captain Gassner said. “Our team played Walsh will take on Welsh Family and defensive lineman Sarah today’s game with a high level of next Sunday, while Ryan has a Ceponis also had multiple sacks intensity, and our defense shut bye. on key third-down plays and was Badin down.” tough against anything up the The Bullfrogs gained some GRANT TOBIN/The Observer Lewis 7, Pasquerilla East 0 middle, backed up by sophomore momentum on the second play Badin junior quarterback Sylvia Banda moves forward in a game In a game dominated by linebacker Mara Catlaw and soph- after halftime, though, as senior against Howard this weekend. defense, one offensive play made omore safety Katie Hennessy. defender Becky Sharon intercept- the difference in Lewis’ victory While this was Pasquerilla ed one of Bishop’s passes near the Robinson ran the interception Last year’s runner-up over Pasquerilla East on Sunday East’s first game of the season, Ducks’ end zone. Badin had twen- 25 yards back to the end zone to Pasquerilla West raked in their afternoon at LaBar Fields. Lewis rebounded from their open- ty yards to go for the touchdown, score the final touchdown of the second win with an explosive aeri- Late in the second half, with the ing loss to defending champion but the Bullfrogs’ offense failed to afternoon. al attack in their win over game still scoreless, Lewis (1-1) Howard last week. convert and did not score on the Self-proclaimed “inspirational” McGlinn. sophomore quarterback “Last week, it was really drive. Howard coach Fritz Schoenhut The Purple Weasels were led by Connaught Blood scored on a 16- close. We almost had it together, Howard’s offense continued its praised his team’s performance senior quarterback Simone Bigi, yard quarterback scramble to put but it was our first game,” Blood success with another Bishop after the game. who threw for 205 yards and five the Chicks up for good. Blood said. “This week, Sarah [Ceponis] touchdown pass in the second “We attacked Badin on defense, touchdowns while running for rolled out to the right, cut back off just got us really pumped up and half, this time to 6-foot-1 sopho- but still moved the ball well on another 52 yards. of a block from sophomore line- we were just going to learn from more receiver Laura Coletti. offense,” Schoenhut said. “Though A week after displaying a decep- man Taylor Sticha, then knifed last week.” “We played really well as a we played a pretty perfect game tive triple-option offense, the through the Pyro (0-1) defense on Lewis will be off next week team,” Bishop said. “Our defen- on both ends of the field, we’re Purple Weasels (2-0) stuck to the her way to the game’s only score. while Pasquerilla East looks to sive effort created many of our eager to get back to practice and passing game with four passes The first half was a defensive bounce back against Badin. offensive opportunities. prepare for next week’s over 25 yards and picked apart struggle with both offenses unable Everything seemed to click.” matchup.” the Shamrock (1-1) secondary that to move the ball consistently. The Howard 26, Badin 0 The Ducks’ domination contin- The Ducks look to continue their had shut out Ryan in their opening Pasquerilla East defense was able Howard continued its defense of ued through the game’s final min- winning season against Pangborn game. to get constant pressure on the its 2009 title with a convincing 26- utes, when Robinson, playing on Sunday, while Badin will face “We wanted to show that we are shifty southpaw Blood, forcing a 0 win over Badin at LaBar Fields defense, intercepted a pass from Pasquerilla East as both teams not one-dimensional in our number of tough throws. Sunday. Badin junior quarterback Sylvia search for their first win. In the second half, however, The Ducks (2-0) played a solid Banda. Pasquerilla West 31, McGlinn 14 see WEASELS/page 13 Tuesday, September 21, 2010 The Observer N SPORTS page 17

The two-time defending champi- gain. A few plays later, Dugan on Ramblers (1-0) were looking to made a beautiful diving catch to Sorin continue their tradition and come tie the score at 6-6. The extra continued from page 20 out big winners against the point gave Morrissey the 7-6 lead Highlanders (0-1), who finished that it held until the final whistle. quarterback Matt Abeling to soph- winless last season. For the rest of the game, omore wide receiver Zach That was not the case, though, Morrissey’s defense was relentless Siefring. Sorin blocked the extra thanks to a stifling Duncan with the defensive line and line- point attempt, though, and the defense. backer core notching multiple score stayed tied at 6-6. “We didn’t really have a counter sacks against Knott’s offensive Sorin began driving toward for the blitzes up the middle,” line. Manor sophomore captain another score, but the momentum Siegfried senior quarterback Matt Alex Oloriz especially credited jun- shifted when Abeling, in his first Meinert said. “We really weren’t ior Tom Nield with his play not game on defense, intercepted a prepared on offense.” only on the defensive line, but pro- Spinelli pass and returned it 52 Neither team could get anything tecting Conrad on the offensive yards to the Otters’ 13-yard line. going on offense until the second line as well. “We were low on numbers, so quarter, when Wandor’s long field “Nield was relentless on both everyone played both ways,” St. goal attempt went through the side of the ball today on every Edward’s junior captain and run- uprights, barely clearing the play,” Oloriz said. ning back Jay Mathes said. crossbar. Nield, along with freshman line- “[Abeling] had never played cor- “I was expecting to make it,” backer Tyler Plantz, freshman nerback before, and he was carry- Wandor said. “The line did a great linebacker Rayven Moore and ing the ball like a loaf of bread on job blocking, Matt Meinert had a sophomore defensive end Taylor that return.” great hold, and it’s why we do it in Stein led the defense in keeping Abeling’s return set up a 2-yard practice.” the pressure on Knott’s offense for touchdown pass to senior wide Duncan had two opportunities the Juggerknotts’ final offensive receiver Sean Reed, and a con- to tie the game or take the lead in drive. The Manor made a big SARAH O’CONNOR/The Observer verted extra point gave the the fourth quarter, sustaining defensive stop on fourth down to Sophomore Knott quarterback Dylan Walter advances down the Gentlemen a 13-6 lead at the half. drives into Rambler territory. The regain possession with about a field in their game against Morrissey Sunday. Abeling finished 18-of-24 with 143 Highlanders’ first chance ended minute left to play. With the win yards and two touchdown passes when Meinert, also a defensive secured, Conrad took a knee and ior wide receiver Pat Kelly in the rust, the Knights remain confi- After a 61-yard zone-read keep- back for the Ramblers, broke up a ran out the clock to seal the victo- fourth quarter. dent. er by Spinelli, the Otters found 4th-and-11 pass attempt. The sec- ry for Morrissey. Rizzo credited much of his suc- “It’s nothing we can’t fix,” Dear themselves inside the red zone ond attempt was unsuccessful The Knott players were very dis- cess to his protection. said. and converted on a pretty fade after Siegfried senior safety Scott appointed with their loss, yet “I think our offensive line was The Knights look to rebound route to sophomore wide receiver Schinderle intercepted a pass with determined for the rest of the sea- the standout,” Rizzo said. against Keough next Sunday, Ryan Robinson. a minute to go. son. “Offensive line was a big problem while the Griffins head into a bye After their first extra point Siegfried only had 59 yards of “Our defense looked very good for us last year, and they did a week. attempt was blocked, the Otters total offense. Duncan had a slight today except for two plays,” Knott really good job today.” had more confidence in going for edge, with 64 offensive yards, but junior captain Dan Shaffer said. Even in a loss, the Keenan Fisher 6, Zahm 0 two points and the win. was unable to put any points on “We know where we need to defense was impressive as they Compared to the three years “It’s like we always say, go big or the board. improve and we plan on not losing kept steady pressure on the that Fisher waited to win an inter- go home,” Otters senior wide Even though Siegfried ended the another game.” Griffins’ offense. The Knight hall football game through means receiver Bobby Sullivan said. game on top, the Ramblers were Morrissey was not only happy to defense was led by their senior co- other than a forfeit, the nearly 48 The Otters snapped the ball displeased in their effort. be victorious but was encouraged captains, linebacker Bart Dear minutes they had to wait to score directly to Browder in the wildcat, “We’re disappointed,” Meinert by the play of their young team. and defensive back Jamie Koepsel. against Zahm Sunday seemed like but his pass was intercepted. A said. “We expect to win bigger “Our freshmen had a huge Still, the Griffins were too much nothing. stop by Sorin’s defense allowed than that, but we’ll get right back impact on the tempo of the game,” for the Knights to handle. It was just barely enough to their offense one more chance at at it and try to improve.” Oloriz said. “There were too many third notch their first win, as senior the end zone, but a botched snap Duncan takes on Knott next The Manor will look to pick up down conversions by Stanford,” halfback Michael McMahon scur- recovered by St. Edward’s fresh- Sunday. Siegfried gets a bye before their second win next week Koepsel said. “But our run defense ried into the end zone as time man defensive lineman Patrick also battling Knott in two weeks. against Alumni while Knott will looked very good.” expired to give the Green Wave a Doyle sealed the game for the face Duncan next Sunday. The potential that several victory. Gentlemen. Morrissey 7, Knott 6 Stanford freshmen showed in the Zahm (0-1) and Fisher (1-0) had While excited by the win, From the crack of the first hit, to Stanford 13, Keenan 0 week’s opener was promising. remained deadlocked at 0-0 until Mathes emphasized that his team the final knee taken by Morrissey The Stanford Chapel retains its Besides Morsches, wide receiver the very end of the fourth quarter, should not get too excited. freshman quarterback Nick name for one more year as Connor Healy, offensive lineman with both defensive units making “We didn’t want to pass as much Conrad, Morrissey and Knott were Stanford shut out Keenan in the Ruben Carrion and offensive line- forward progress almost impossi- as we did,” Mathes said. “We still neck and neck in a heated, dusty most recent installment of the man Pat Rauh all started and ble. have a lot to work on.” and hard-hitting Morrissey victory. rivalry game. made their presence felt. “Our defense was incredible,” St. Edward’s will play Carroll (0- Ultimately, it was the youth of The Griffins (1-0) utilized their The Griffins appreciate the Fisher senior coach Eric Prister 0) next week, while Sorin will take the Manor (1-0) that carried the clear size advantage to overpower importance of their win. said. “[Zahm’s] entire line was on Fisher (0-0-1). day. the Knights (0-1). “We see these guys every day,” afraid of what was coming next. Knott (0-1) opened scoring with The defensive tone of the game Rizzo said. “You know, just walk- They went backwards most of the Siegfried 3, Duncan 0 a 38-yard field goal from fresh- was established on the opening ing to class, going to the dining time.” Siegfried beat Duncan in a tense man kicker David Pratt After drive, as Stanford freshman line- hall. But it’s always nice to know Fisher’s offense put together a defensive battle that left both turnovers by both teams, Knott backer Michael Morsches’ inter- that you beat them.” series of drives, but failed to finish teams with a bitter taste in their put up another field goal to take a ception halted Keenan’s first drive. The Knights struggled with pro- any of them off, something that mouths. 6-0 halftime lead. Stanford senior quarterback tecting junior quarterback Trevor the team will look to improve in The lone score came from On Morrissey’s second drive of Anthony Rizzo tossed an early Yerrick, who was forced out of the the coming weeks. Siegfried sophomore kicker the second half, Conrad connected touchdown and later capped off pocket almost incessantly by the “We had drives, but didn’t get a Stephen Wandor on a 45-yard with freshman wide receiver his strong showing by throwing a quick Stanford defense. Despite touchdown until the last second,” field goal. Patrick Dugan for a 60-yard touchdown pass on the run to jun- their opening loss and apparent said Prister who is also an associ- ate sports editor at The Observer. The missed opportunities were all but forgotten when the ball was tossed to McMahon and he raced 50 yards to the end zone, aided by several nice blocks from his team- mates. Fisher had never before attempted the game-winning play, as the complex formation was drawn up in a time-out in the waning seconds. Fisher was origi- nally flagged for illegal formation with too many receivers down field, but, because the pass from junior quarterback Pat Hertenstein was completed behind the line of scrimmage, the play was allowed to stand. Although the Zahmbies were downcast after their heart- wrenching defeat, senior captain Mark Pomerenke did identify some positive developments. “Our defense was solid until the lapse at the end,” Pomerenke said. Zahm’s offensive situation remains frustrating, as the Zahmbies failed to score and only converted two first downs. “Our offense wasn’t polished and couldn’t execute,” Pomerenke said. “We couldn’t get a gain.” Fisher will look to continue its winning ways next week against see FISHER/page 13 page 18 The Observer N PAID ADVERTISEMENT Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Tuesday, September 21, 2010 The Observer N SPORTS page 19

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MEN’S INTERHALL FOOTBALL SMC SOCCER Opening weekend kicks off Belles head St. Ed’s begins with narrow win against Sorin, Defense shows important for Siegfried; Duncan out to face

By JACK HEFFERON, SAM GANS, DAVID KENNEY, Spartans JOSEPH MONARDO, VICTORIA JACOBSEN and By ROBERT GRAHAM MATT UNGER Sports Writer Sports Writers After ending its six game Both St. Edward’s and Sorin losing streak Friday, the Saint entered their season opener Mary’s College soccer team wanting a successful beginning to hopes to win two more as the new campaign. After an excit- they travel to Manchester ing contest Sunday, only the Tuesday to take on the Gentlemen (1-0) have gotten their Spartans before the regular season off to the start they hoped season comes to a close. for. The goal for the Belles (1-7) The Otters (0-1) started the is to generate as much game on offense and proceeded to momentum as possible before march down the field behind the MIAA play begins Sept. 29 at powerful backfield of junior full- Calvin. back Matthew Pepe and senior Belles coach Michael Joyce halfback Mike Browder. Pepe said sustaining the energy of found the end zone on a 20-yard its first win is paramount to dash, but Sorin failed to convert the team’s success as they the extra point attempt. move along in their schedule. Facing an early deficit, the “Winning in general is a big Gentlemen got the ball back and, boost to your confidence, lining up exclusively in the shot- team moral and enthusiasm,” gun, used the short and interme- Joyce said. “We’re excited to diate passing game to move the keep things moving in the ball down the field. Sorin eventu- right direction.” ally finished off their scoring drive Joyce said he expects a with a 9-yard pass from senior SARAH O’CONNOR/The Observer marked difference in the Sorin sophomore quarterback Ted Spinelli carries the ball in the interhall game against St. Ed’s see SORIN/page 17 Sunday afternoon. The Gentlemen won 13-12. see JOYCE/page 13

MEN’S TENNIS WOMEN’S INTERHALL FOOTBALL Senior Anderson begins Wildcats come out on top season successfully Irish look for leadership, wins from veteran

By ANDREW OWENS ins and outs of college tennis. Sports Writer “He is a hard worker and is very conscientious of his deci- sions,” Sachire said. “He is not For David Anderson, this the most outspoken guy, but he year is all about finishing his is a leader by example. The Notre Dame career as strongly young players are able to as he started it three years learn from his example and ago. can see that he is a stabilizing The senior star is intent on force for us.” leading the Irish to another Anderson has taken multiple NCAA Tournament berth and trips to the NCAA Tournament making a deep run once they during his time with the Irish. get there. Anderson, a three- Last season, he and teammate year starter, has certainly left Daniel Stahl picked up a a mark on the Notre Dame much-needed win at the dou- program, assistant coach Ryan bles position as Notre Dame Sachire said. looked to advance past “[Anderson] is a consistent Wisconsin. Although the force for us on and off the Badgers eliminated the Irish, court,” Sachire said. “He is a Anderson once again proved GRANT TOBIN/The Observer good kid who gets good grades why he plays such an impor- Walsh senior quarterback Amy Langnecker rushes in their game against Ryan on Sunday. The and is a real solid guy for a tant role for the Irish. That Wildcats beat the Wild Women 18-7. program that is focused on experience should only help both academics and athletics.” Anderson this year as he looks Over the weekend, Anderson to make a splash as a singles By KRISTEN LASAK, touchdowns in the second half to which went for a touchdown,” picked up some important vic- player. MATTHEW DeFRANKS, seal the victory. Pillai said. “I think that gave us tories for his team against “He can have a big year,” SARAH CRIPPIN, ANDREW The Wild Women (0-1), who the confidence to dominate the quality opponents. Sachire said. “He just needs to GASTELUM, LAURA reached the semifinals last year, rest of the game.” “He beat two top-of-the-line keep working and continue to COLETTI and IAN held a slight lead over Ryan (1-1) After Pillai’s touchdown run, Iowa and Western Michigan be aggressive.” GARRAHY at the end of the first half, but Ryan never looked back. Walsh, players,” Sachire said. “Those With another strong season Sports Writers suffered a critical loss when sen- under the leadership of senior are two solid teams and any- and a prospective appearance ior linebacker Carolyn Leary had quarterback Amy Langnecker, time you play another team’s at this year’s NCAA After a disappointing shutout to leave the game due to an seemed poised for a comeback, No. 1 player, you know he is a Tournament, Anderson can loss to McGlinn in its opening injury. Ryan immediately capital- but failed to match Ryan’s go- real good player.” leave a lasting mark on the game, Ryan fired back on ized on the injury coming out in ahead score. After the game, the Anderson is a crucial leader Irish program. Sunday to defeat Walsh. the second half on a touchdown Wild Women, a perennial playoff for a team with a strong mix of The Wildcat offense, led by run from Pillai. contender, refused to let the loss veteran presence and talented Contact Andrew Owens at sophomore quarterback Maya “We came out of halftime and underclassmen learning the [email protected] Pillai, scored two unanswered ran a great play called ‘Circus,’ see WILDCATS/page 16