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VOLUME 3 9 : ISSUE 114 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2005 NDSMCOBSERVER.COM Seniors, administrators still divided over dome

do it. We realize this is a dis­ was not released to students By MARY KATE MALONE appointm ent to the senior earlier. News Writer class,” Affleck-Graves said. “I ’ll take the blame for it,” Senior opposition has he said. “Honestly, I did not Though his office in the grown since the process anticipate the huge reaction Main Building is located just began on March 7. from the class. Other times a few floors below the statue “When I came back from the Dome has been re-gilded of Mary and his name carries spring break and they had the students have not been so with it the title of executive already started, I felt the upset.” vice president, John Affleck- administration pulled a fast In the last few weeks, stu­ Graves sat at his desk one. They could have polled dent government has stepped Tuesday afternoon and said student voices to gauge the in to try and stop the gilding that he can do nothing to impact before beginning the process. Senior class presi­ remove the scaffolding sur­ process,” senior Rob Van dent Darrell Scott told mem­ rounding the golden dome, Gorder said. bers of the Council of despite the intense backlash Affleck-Graves apologized Representatives at their of the senior class. for the lack of communication m eeting March 21 that he CLAIRE KELLEY/The Observer “If there was any way to do and admitted that it was his Scaffolding surrounding the golden dome grew to reach the height the process faster, we would mistake that the information see DOME/page 4 of the Virgin Mary statue during the Easter weekend.

Students add on-campus jobs to daily studiesCollege

University employs offers Iraq 3,611 in various posts support By LISA SCHULTZ News Writer

Students at Notre Dame are services known for their hard work and dedication in the classroom. However, the University also By COLLEEN K1ELTY recognizes them as hard work­ News Writer ers outside of class — in on- *. ' campus jobs ranging from sec­ While their family, friends and retary to sandwich artist. loved ones are serving in Iraq, Joyce Yates, the assistant stu­ members of the Saint Mary’s dent employment coordinator community join together to offer for the Office of Student support to one another each Employment, said from the week in a group for students interest shown on the who have loved ones in the mili­ University Job Board, Notre tary. Dame students seem anxious to The support group is co-spon­ work. CLAIRE KELLEY/The Observer sored by Saint Mary’s Counseling “As soon as we post a new Sophomore Adam Cummins works the cash register in The Huddle Tuesday. Students fill and Career Development and position |on the board|, it ’s thousands of on-campus positions at the University. Campus Ministry, and it provides gone,” she said. students with a place to come to The online resource has been share stories and have conversa­ in use for about three years Campus employment factors into financial aid packages offered tions with those experiencing and is touted as the best place similar situations. to start looking for an on-cam- receive some form of financial to work — it’s not a guarantee of The need for such a group was By MADD1E HANNA pus job. aid, the average amount is money,” Russo said. “If you don’t brought to the attention of For some students, employ­ Associate News Editor $23,000, with $2,300 being work, you don’t get paid.” Campus Ministry and Counseling ment is a necessity, a reason granted as the maximum typical This means that students who and Career Development by stu­ campus jobs are highly sought. The opportunity to work is fre­ offer to work. are given the opportunity to dents and faculty. Both the spon­ Sophomore Molly Kealy has quently presented to Notre Dame To earn the $2,300, Russo said work in their financial aid offers sors of the group and faculty three jobs under work-study. students as part of a financial aid a student receiving the basic pay must seek out employment members knew of students who Kealy, an Alumni Association offer, said Joe Russo, director of rate would have to work about themselves when they get to have a loved one serving in the employee, serves as the assis- Financial Aid. 12 hours a week, 15 weeks a campus, but Russo said that stu- military. Russo said that for the nearly semester. For some students, it is a fami­ see JOBS/page 6 6,400 undergraduates who do “However, it’s an opportunity see AID/page 6 ly member. Others know friends from home who are serving in the armed forces. “We’ve all had a few students who have friends or family serv­ ing in different capacities,” said Dillon summer-long remodeling underway Judy Fean, director of Campus Ministry. power-washing the exterior The group began meeting on By KATE ANTONACCI of the building, Dillon rector March 15 and continues to meet Associate News Editor Father Paul Doyle said. every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in the “This is loud work. The Campus Ministry room in the men have been very under­ Dillon Hall began a new Student Center at Saint standing. I tried to give the makeover on March 3, a Mary’s College. men an explanation before process that will take “While our numbers have been each step of this process,” through the summer to com­ low, the responses we have Doyle said. “As of tonight or plete, but will leave the received are appreciative,” said tomorrow night they will men’s dorm with new win­ Gina Christiana of The have power-washed all of Counseling and Career dows, updated bathrooms Dillon Hall except the court­ and a laundry room. Development Center. yard facing Alumni. Noise is For the past few weeks, The group has received e- over with for the men of mails from students studying CLAIRE KELLEY/The Observer crews have been pulling out Tarps protect bushes outside of Dillon Hall while the building loose mortar between the undergoes construction Tuesday. bricks and stones, while also see DILLON/page I see SUP PO RI7page6 page 2 The Observer ♦ PAGE 2 Wednesday, March 30, 2005

I n s id e C o l u m n Question of the Day: H o w a r e you enjoying the w a r m w e a th e r ? Dome letdown

Acting on emotion rarely results in a positive outcome. Since the adminis­ tration’s letter reiterating the regilding and repairs to the Dome wouldn’t halt Christian Brown John Mulvahill Matt Schulte Rebecca Jakubisin Teresa Kolf Thomas Thuruthiyil for graduation, emotions have run sophomore freshm an senior freshm an sophomore employee high for a number O’Neill Carroll Dillon Le Mans McGlinn South Dining Hall of seniors, includ­ ing myself. Letting it sink in “Getting ready “Running “Starting up “I prayed the “I ’m walking “Jogging and during the past fo r the around spring practice rosary while slower to class. running around week, I’ve come to what bothers me bookstore barefoot ." fo r Walsh laying out. ” campus. I like the most with the tournament. ” football. ” the green scaffolding that leaves on the will continue to surround the Matt Lozar trees. ” University’s land­ mark on arguably our most impor­ Senior Staff tant day at Notre W riter Dame. It has to deal with disappointment stemming from the way this situation has been han­ I n B r ie f dled by the administration. My problem goes further than sneak­ ing the beginning of this project past students who were on spring break The Notre Dame softball team when the last thing on our mind was will face off against Valparaiso Notre Dame. in a double header today at 4 My disappointment comes from the p.m. and 8 at Ivy Field. administration not showing it’s doing everything possible to put the seniors The fourth annual girl’s first. McDonald’s All American high I refuse to drink the Kool-Aid being school basketball game will handed out by the administration take place tonight at 5 p.m. in insisting the schedule for this project the Joyce Center. can’t be changed. I understand the repairs and regilding need to be done, Co-director of the Center for that’s indisputable. Economic and Policy Research But why can’t the schedule be Dean Baker will speak tonight in changed? a lecture titled “Social Security: Tell the senior class the project’s cost The Phony Crisis.” It will begin increases too much if overtime or at 7 p.m. in 126 DeBartolo Hall. working on weekends are unrealistic, making finances the major issue. Philip Sakimoto, former act­ Provide a detailed schedule showing ing director of NASA’s Space why six months are necessary if the and Science Education and South Bend weather dictates each and Public Outreach program, will every day. Explain how having a gold­ give a lecture entitled “The en Dome is more important for that Universe and Everything In It” Michigan State game on Sept. 17 or tonight at 8 p.m. in 102 University President-elect Father John DUSTIN MENNELLA/The Observer DeBartolo Hall. The talk is Jenkins’ inauguration rather than Members of Navy ROTC presented the colors at the Notre Dame baseball game sponsored by the department of graduation weekend, if that is the Tuesday at Eck Stadium. The Irish defeated Western Michigan 9-5. physics. case. Nothing on campus can be built David Solomon, director of the taller than the Dome. Driving on the Center for Ethics and Culture, Indiana Toll Road, the Dome provides O f fb e a t will give a talk entitled “Legal goose bumps as it sticks out above the Mercy Killings of People with trees. It symbolizes Notre Dame. On Cocaine stash discovered ing speed, it was taken to a yard No. 11 hole at Twin Disabilities” as part of graduation weekend, what else would in minivan gas tank mechanic, who discovered Pines golf course with a Theology on Tap. It is spon­ one want as a picture background? SLIDELL, La. — A reliable two bricks of cocaine driver. sored by Campus Ministry and That’s why this is an issue that family car suddenly devel­ wrapped around the vehi­ He had to rely on his three will begin at 10 p.m. in won’t, and shouldn’t, go away. oped a tendency to deceler­ cle’s fiiel line. The wrapping golfing partners to confirm Legends. Not only do the seniors deserve some ate, leading to the discovery had apparently come loose the feat, because Ludvicek is sort of answer, but so do our parents. that it had been driven for recently. legally blind. There will be a conference Parents who are sending their first years with $40,000 worth of “A big fluke, it’s just one of Thursday entitled and possibly only child through Notre cocaine stashed in the gas Legally blind man hits hole- those things,” Ludvicek said. “Contemporary Catholicism, Dame. Parents who are making then- tank. in-one He has been an avid golfer Religious Pluralism, and second trip to South Bend when drop­ A suburban New Orleans CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — for years and this is his sec­ Democracy in Latin America: ping their son or daughter off for family had bought the 1996 A man who is legally blind ond hole-in-one. It’s his first Challenges, Responses, and Freshman Orientation was the first. Toyota Camry from a used has heard it before, so he since he lost most of his Impact” in the Hesburgh Center Parents who are making their car lot in 1997. was naturally skeptical vision because of macular for International Studies, begin­ umpteenth trip to campus after getting “They hadn’t had any when he was told he scored degeneration. ning at 8:45 a.m. their own degree and attending major mechanical difficul­ a hole-in-one while golfing He said his vision is hazy numerous football games. ties with it until last week,” at a local golf course. and he can’t see things he’s To subm it inform ation to be All of these issues need to be the sheriff’s spokesman “They’ve said it before,” said directly looking at. included in this section of The addressed, and people who deserve James Hartman said Joel Ludvicek, 78. Observer, e-m ail detailed these answers haven’t received any­ J'uesday. Only this time it was true. Information compiled information about an event to thing specific from the University. When the car started los­ Ludvicek aced the 168- from the Associated Press. [email protected]. Ultimately, seniors don’t have to agree with the final decision or rea­ soning, just give us something we can TODAY TONIGHT TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY respect. That’s all I’m asking for — some­ CC HI thing believable, credible and legiti­ X mate. Come graduation weekend, instead 2 of taking pictures with my family with the Dome as a background, I’m going to have to face it. Smiling for those pictures might be a < O little difficult. O HIGH 71 HIGH 45 HIGH 54 HIGH 41 HIGH 44 HIGH 52 The views expressed in the Inside LOW 44 LOW 35 LOW 41 LOW 30 LOW 31 LOW 38 Column are those of the author and not necessarily those o f The Observer. Contact Matt Lozar at Atlanta 76 / 52 Boston 51 / 39 Chicago 66 / 39 Denver 47 / 28 Houston 84 / 66 Los Angeles 70 / 52 Minneapolis 57 / 32 [email protected] New York 58 / 42 Philadelphia 62 / 45 Phoenix 76 / 53 Seattle 50 / 43 St. Louis 64 / 51 Tampa 80 / 61 Washington 67 / 46 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 The Observer ♦ CAMPUS NE7WS page 3 Progressive Student Alliance enjoys success of agreement

Taco Bell Corp. to pay penny-per-pound surcharges, raise farm labor standards, ending three-year-long boycott

rallied against Taco Bell and fight to “boot the Bell.” The its contract with the restau­ and other demonstrations ar<< By KATIE PERRY its marketing relationship sum total not only raised ra n t chain, PSA members done in solidarity with the News Writer with the Notre Dame athletic awareness but also con­ continued to protest at local CIW, both groups can revel in department through a series tributed by bringing about Taco Bell establishments and the groundbreaking accom­ Actions taken last spring by of hunger strikes, organized economic consequences nec­ circulate letters to top offi­ plishment. Similarly, the CIW the Progressive Student protests and correspondence essary for social change, cials at Yum! Brands. — and by extension the PSA Alliance (PSA) reached a with administrative officials. Lachiondo said. “It’s an amazing feeling to — is still not content in the large-scale level earlier this Notre Dame then placed As a Notre Dame student, be a part of som ething so working conditions of other month when Taco Bell pre­ pressure on Taco Bell and Lachiondo has held strong large like this boycott and to such companies. sented a large labor organi­ asked the company to refute connections to the concerns see the group achieve this “This is just a battle in the zation with groundbreaking the claims with specific, of the CIW through her mem­ level of unprecedented suc­ war for fair wages and work­ plans to reform the conditions unequivocal evi­ bership in the cess,” Lachiondo said. ing conditions,” Lachiondo and pay of its workers. dence. After fail­ PSA and her role The PSA plans to meet with said. “It’s time for other cor­ A March 8 agreement ing to promptly “We want as coordinator of University administers this porations to follow the between Taco Bell, Corp., a receive adequate [University the Migrant week to express its gratitude impressive example finally division of Yum! Brands, and answers to its officials] to know Experiences toward Notre Dame for listen­ put forth by Taco Bell.” the Florida-based Coalition of inquiries, the seminar through ing to its concerns and taking The PSA will “continue to Immokalee Workers (ClW) University post­ how important our the Center for subsequent action. support the CIW in its causes” proved successful as the poned and later campaign was in Social Concerns. “We w ant them to know because of its strong belief in Mexican fast-food power­ terminated its the larger “I have had the how important the group’s fun­ house served up an order $50,000 promo­ honor to person­ our campaign damental mis­ doomed su fficien t by the tional contract movement. ” ally meet many was in the larger ' “This is just a sion, Lachiondo labor activist group. with local Taco of the farm movement that battle in the war said. By using The C1W officially ended its Bell restaurants. Melody Gonzalez w orkers, see ultimately pres­ for fa ir wages and their purchasing three-year boycott of Taco PSA m em ber PSA member their living and sured Taco Bell power as a Bell, asserting the deal “sets Alicia Lachiondo working condi­ to do the rig h t working metaphorical a new standard of social said the actions tions and hear th in g ,” PSA conditions. ” vote, PSA mem­ responsibility for the fast- taken by Notre Dame students first hand their account of the member Melody bers will strive food industry." Taco Bell has last spring “absolutely” struggle,” Lachiondo said. “In Gonzalez said. to voice concerns Alicia Lachiondo agreed to pay a penny-per- played a significant role in fact, quite a few of the stu­ Gonzalez to other compa­ pound surcharge to workers the eventual agreement dents who have worked on played an active PSA member nies through and “raise farm labor stan­ between Taco Bell and the the boycott for the past four role in the move economic, means. dards” by adding now clauses CIW. years have either been on the to term in ate “It is our belief to the company Code of “Anytime you have a high- seminar or met members of Notre Dame’s relationship that someone needs to take Conduct and strictly adhering profile institution like this the CIW. So we felt that this with Taco Bell by mobilizing responsibility for the condi­ to current laws. University make a sweeping was a personal issue for us.” student support and contact­ tions throughout the food The denouncement originat­ move of this nature, it brings Lachiondo said that ing members of the press. On supply chain; if the corpora­ ed from alleged unfair stan­ the cause to the forefront and although the PSA has not a larger scale, she served as tions w on’t do it, we w ill dards in labor and wages for forces other institutions to made any formal response to a translator in Louisville through the power of our pur­ migrant workers who har­ reevaluate their affiliations,” the agreement between Taco when the final agreement was chasing choices.” Lachiondo vested tomatoes for the Lachiondo said. Bell and the CIW, the overall reached between Taco Bell said. restaurant's Florida supplier. According to the CIW Web reaction from members has and the CIW. East April, members of the site, almost 30 academic been one of “celebration.” Because PSA-led actions Contact Katie Perry at Progressive Student Alliance institutions had joined in the Even after Notre Dame ended like protests, hunger strikes [email protected] page 4 The Observer ♦ CAMPUS NRV(^S Wednesday, March 30, 2005

he has had two children grad­ change the re-gilding plans gious and educational founda­ put forth, such as a new loca­ uate from the University. But shows a lack of respect for its tion for them. Hopefully that is tion for professional photos or Dome he also knows that the best students. more important to them than special access to places like continued from pagel memories of graduation are “This is just another exam­ buildings,” the stadium press ple that students really do not Affleck-Graves not about the dome itself, but “We care box or the 14th intended to pursue measures the spirit of the have a voice at said. floor of the to halt or delay the process graduates under­ this campus. If Affleck-Graves more about library. until after graduation. neath it. “I t ’s disappointing our own class promised that he undergraduates “If seniors have Last Wednesday, Scott, along “Graduation is that something like president can’t will do all he can than anybody suggestions, we with student body president not about the this would take sit down and talk to make up for will entertain Adam Istvan and third year physical dome. and have some­ the eyesore of a else. ’’ everything. We law student Adam Russ, met You don’t remem­ place. ” thing come of it, scaffold-covered want the stu­ with Affleck-Graves and pre­ ber standing in then certainly a golden dome. John Affleck-Graves dents’ initiative sented what Scott referred to front of it getting common student Affleck-Graves and suggestions,” Joe Tan Executive Vice as a “hypothetical contract” your picture won’t be able to,” and other mem­ Affleck-Graves senior that would allow for the Dome taken. It’s about senior Sarah bers of the President said. “But I know to be temporarily uncovered the proud parents Bates said. administration the seniors are for graduation. and being part of mass. There Yet Affleck-Graves insisted have begun paying a price, Their plan called for the re­ could be no dome and it would that undergraduates are his exploring other possibilities to and we can never fully com­ gilding to continue through be a fabulous time,” Affleck- top priority. keep graduation special for pensate.” the month of April. Then, one Graves said. “We care more about under­ this year’s class. Affleck- week before graduation the Many students have insisted graduates than anybody else. Graves said he would consider Contact Mary Kate Malone at scaffolding would be taken that the University’s refusal to We care about creating a reli­ any suggestions the students [email protected] down, allowing the Dome to be visible for commencement. The following day, the scaf­ folding could be rebuilt, and the process would continue on as planned. After speaking with contrac­ tors, Scott estimated that his proposal would add two weeks to the re-gilding process but would still allow for the proj­ ect to be completed by the mandatory deadline of Oct. 1, when frost will become a fac­ tor. “Mr. Affleck-Graves was sin­ cere and committed to making an arrangement. I was opti­ mistic going to bed Wednesday night that our compromise was feasible,” Scott said. Affleck-Graves said he was impressed with Scott, Istvan and Russ’s enthusiasm. “Darrell had a really good idea, I thought. We wanted to do anything we could to make the best out of the situation,” Affleck-Graves said. But to the disappointment of It will feel less constricting at a great job. Scott and the rest of the senior class, the proposal was not approved after Affleck- Graves sent it to Conrad Schmitt Studios and learned that the process of taking down and rebuilding the scaffolding would push the completion date beyond the deadline of Oct. 1. “The contractors told me it was not possible,” Affleck- Graves said. This will be the 11th time the dome has been re-gilded — 17 years since the last touch-up. “If you look at the Dome from the front, it looks fine. But if you look at the back of Mary, you can see it is in need,” Affleck-Graves said. As a result, this y e a r’s process will be especially long. Instead of painting over the old paint, the workers are going to strip the dome of all the previous layers and apply a brand new coat. Also, struc­ tu ra l work w ill be done to maintain the integrity of the inside of the building, Affleck- Graves said. “Now we have to strip 12 layers of paint. We have to prime and re-paint, and that is what takes time. 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Akayev promises resignation Politician's prayers lift spirits BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Ousted President Askar Akayev surfaced in Russia after flee­ Rev. Jesse Jackson visits Terri Schiavo's parents on day 12 w ithout food, water ing this Central Asian nation and said Tuesday he would resign if given legal pro­ tections — the first sign he is willing to yield Associated Press power. Akayev, who fled after protesters seized PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — government headquarters last week, also As Terri Schiavo entered accused his foes of plotting his overthrow for her 12th full day without months. Interim leader Kurmanbek Bakiyev food or water, the Rev. said the storming of the government head­ Jesse Jackson prayed with quarters was never planned, and he called her parents Tuesday and for an official inquiry. joined conservatives in In an interview with Russia’s state-run calling for state lawmak­ Channel One television, Akayev emphasized ers to order her feeding he is Kyrgyzstan’s legitimate leader and sug­ tube reinserted. gested he would keep a hand in its fragile The former Democratic politics. presidential candidate Asked whether he was prepared to step was invited by Schiavo’s down. Akayev replied: “Of course, of course parents to meet with - if I am given the relevant guarantees and activists outside Schiavo’s if i! is in full accordance with the current leg­ hospice. His arrival was islation.” greeted by some applause and cries of “This is about Pope may rely on feeding tube civil rights!” VATICAN CITY — Pope John Paul II may “I feel so passionate have to return to the hospital to have a feed­ about this injustice being ing tube inserted because he is having diffi­ done, how unnecessary it culty swallowing, an Italian news agency is to deny her a feeding reported Tuesday. tube, water, not even ice The APcom news agency said no decision to be used for her had been taken and the feeding tube was one parched lip s,” he said. option being considered to help the 84-year- “This is a moral issue and old pope get better nutrition and regain his it transcends politics and strength. family disputes.” Calls to the Vatican spokesman went unan­ Jackson’s visit provided swered late Tuesday. an emotional boost to Citing an unidentified source, the agency Schiavo’s parents and sib­ said the pope’s doctors were considering the lings, who have main­ procedure. tained that Schiavo would want to be kept alive. Her husband, Michael Schiavo, insists he is car­ National News rying out her wishes by having the feeding tube Report: aviation never safer pulled. WASHINGTON — The number of civil avia­ “I wanted the Reverend Bob Schindler, right, walks with son-in-law Michael Vitadamo Tuesday after visiting tion accidents in the United States fell by 8 Jackson here for moral his daughter Terri Schiavo. Schindler wants Schiavo’s feeding tube to be reinserted. percent last year, according to preliminary sta­ support,” said Mary tistics released Tuesday. Schindler, Terri Schiavo’s unlikely to reconsider it. now is not as timely as a tles of water with him but The National Transportation Safety Board mother. “I feel good with One of those contacted couple of weeks ago did not reach the hospice reported that civil aviation accidents declined him here. Very strong. He by Jackson, Democratic would have been.” door, police said. from 1,804 in 2003 to 1,715 last year. There gives me strength.” state Sen. Gary Siplin, Bob Schindler described Doctors have said Terri were also 9 percent fewer deaths in 2004 — Jackson said he asked said he told Jackson the his daughter as “failing ” Schiavo, 41, would proba­ 635, down from 695 the year before. Michael Schiavo for per­ issue had been “thorough­ follow ing his visit bly die within a week or “There is a single strong common thread mission to see the brain­ ly discussed.” Senate Tuesday. two of the tube being among safety that’s woven among every aspect damaged woman but was Democratic leader Les “She still looks pretty removed. She suffered of aviation, from the design of the aircraft denied. George Felos, Miller added, “I have darn good under the cir­ catastrophic brain dam­ through the systems on board to the training Michael Schiavo’s attor­ voted. It’s time to move cumstances,” Schindler age in 1990 when her the pilots receive,” said Federal Aviation ney, did not return phone on.” said. “You can see the heart stopped for several Administration spokesman Greg Martin. “The messages seeking com­ The chief sponsor of the impact of no food and minutes because of a payoff is the safest three years in aviation his­ ment. measure,, state Sen. water for 12 days. Her chemical imbalance tory. ” Jackson also telephoned Daniel Webster, said he bodily functions are still apparently brought on by Most aviation fatalities resulted from acci­ black legislators in a last- knew of no changed votes w orking. We still have an eating disorder. dents involving private planes and on-demand ditch effort to bring back and that Jackson’s efforts her.” The parents also lost air taxis, but the overall accident rate for both a bill that would prohibit may have come too late. During Jackson’s visit, a another round in the kinds of aircraft has been improving over the severely brain damaged “If he could sway votes man was tackled to the courts Tuesday when an past few decades. patients from being — and I’m certain he may ground by officers when appeals court upheld a denied food and water if be able to — it would he tried to storm into the pervious ruling by Judge Title IX protects whistleblowers they didn’t express their have been helpful if he hospice, police said. He George Greer that blocked WASHINGTON — A closely divided wishes in writing. had done that a little ear­ became the 47th protester the Department of Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a teacher Lawmakers rejected the lier” said Webster, a arrested since the feeding Children and Families or coach who claims sexual discrimination legislation earlier this Republican. “We’re run­ tube was removed March from intervening in the on behalf of others is protected from firing month and appeared ning out of time. To do it 18. The man had two bot­ case. under the same landmark law that greatly expanded athletic opportunities for women. The 5-4 decision expands the scope of the Title IX gender equity law to protect whistleblowers as well as direct victims. Human fetus stolen from exhibit

Associated Press round-the-clock closing weekend of men,” Angelina Whalley, director of Local News the exhibit, police Detective Jimmy the Institute for Plastination, said in LOS ANGELES — Two women Render said. a statement. Senate takes stand on alcohol stole a preserved 13-week-old fetus Other people were inside the room “Although it is a tragedy that the INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Senate from an acclaimed exhibit at the at the time but they may not have fetus never made it to life, it is a approved a bill Tuesday that would hold California Science Center, authori­ been aware of the theft, he said. teaching treasure and educational drivers responsible for open containers of ties said Tuesday. “There’s no indication at this time tool which we preserved for the alcohol found in the their vehicles, but the The fetus, its tissues infused with of the motives behind the stealing of benefit of public knowledge,” she bill’s fate depends on how receptive the polymers in a process called plasti- the plastinated fetus,” Render said. said. House is to change. nation to prevent decay indefinitely, “There had been no threats.” “Body Worlds 2” and its predeces­ House lawmakers have been reluctant to was part of a traveling display, The theft was the first ever involv­ sor, “Body Worlds,” use plastinated fine drivers for open containers. They passed “Body Worlds 2: The Anatomical ing “Body Worlds” displays, which human bodies and organs to provide a bill earlier this year that would have lined Exhibition of Real Human Bodies.” have been seen by millions of people information on human anatomy, ill­ passengers, not drivers, $25 for open con­ A surveillance camera captured worldwide. nesses and issues such as smoking tainers of alcohol in a car. the women removing the fetus from “We are deeply concerned and and obesity. The displays, featuring Opponents of that bill say it isn’t tough an unlocked display case on the disappointed by the theft of this bodies in natural poses, have drawn enough. third floor early Saturday during the invaluable and irreplaceable speci­ critical and public praise. page 6 The Observer ♦ CAMPUS NE^WS Wednesday, March 30, 2005

what limiting the variety of of work-study eligibility was made to meet 100 percent of the stu­ jobs available for the 40 per­ Aid annually due to changes in uni­ dent’s demonstrated need. Jobs cent of undergraduate stu­ versity costs, the family’s financial Stressing precaution with the continued from page 1 dents employed by the continued from page 1 circumstances and the federal statistics, Russo said that although University. Students must government’s eligibility criteria. $23,000 is the average offer, tant to the alumni newslet­ make an effort to get the dents could jump start the A student who is not eligible for financial aid ranges from $50 to ter editor and works on edit­ available jobs — whether they search before the semester by federal work-study funds is not full cost and includes loans, feder­ ing and mailings. are ideal positions or not. using the online Job Board and impacted in terms of pay rate, al grants, athletic aid and outside Kealy said her office job “There are no perks for contacting prospective employers. opportunities or work hours, scholarships from organizations pays $6.50 an hour, but she working in the dining hall Russo made the distinction Russo said. such as the Rotary Club. also receives income from beyond getting paid,” said between federal work-study, a Although work-study is a feder­ Russo also said that the average being an Academic Services freshman Zach El-Sawaf, a federal student aid program, and al program, Russo said that 100 amount of money made by under­ tutor and note-taker for the Food Services employee at work-study, a term used loosely to percent of student paychecks graduates, regardless of financial Office for Students with South Dining Hall. Food describe working on campus that come from Notre Dame.* aid status, is $1,000. However, Disabilities. Services jobs typically begin “may or may not be a federal “We can get part of that funding this number is the average of a Yates said that a position pay with an unskilled wage of work-study job.” back from federal work-study wide range of possibilities, for like Kealy’s in the Alumni $6.45 an hour. “Whether you’re work-study eli­ funds,” Russo said. “We count on example, students who work for a Association is coveted. El-Sawaf is one of the 602 gible or not, as opposed to just eli­ those to fund student employ­ few weeks and quit and students “Students would like to freshmen with jobs on cam­ gible to work, the federal govern­ ment.” who work 20 hours a week, he work in an office-type set­ pus. There is typically an ment regulates,” Russo said. “It’s Russo said that if a student said. ting,” Yates said. “There’s a increase of about 300 our role at the University to deter­ were not eligible to receive federal lot of competition for those University payroll job recipi­ mine that eligibility.” work-study funds, Notre Dame Contact Maddie Hanna at jobs. The thought of working ents, usually about 600 to Russo said that this evaluation would pay the necessary amount [email protected] in a dining hall is irksome, 900, from freshman to sopho­ especially for freshmen.” more year, Yates said. Seniors While he does not have an constitute the highest number office job, freshman Brogan of students employed by class. The goal of the group is to offer on the needs of the students who Ryan said working at Subway “Freshmen are trying to Support a warm, welcoming, safe and attend. The group is designed for is a good experi­ adjust, and confidential environment, the support and will work with the ence. working is just continued from page 1 directors said. By offering a sym­ needs of the individuals. “I would say “Students would not an option pathetic and confidential commu­ “It is an opportunity to know nity, the group leaders hope that that this is part of their story that Subway is not like to work in an for some,” abroad saying that although the best job on Yates said. they cannot participate, they students will feel more comfort­ here as students, and they are campus, but if you office-type setting. She said that think that this is a great offering able coming to the group each not alone,” Fean said. work with the as time goes to the student body, especially Tuesday. right people, it can Joyce Yates by, students those with loved ones serving in The conversation and ideas dis­ Contact Colleen Kielty at become more Iraq, she said. cussed each week are contingent ckieltO 1 @saintmarys.edu be fun,” he said. student employment “The perk of organized, working at coordinator begin seeking Subway is the free work experi­ sub at the end of ence and are the shift.” generally more available as Ryan also said the on-cam- course loads lessen and as Bruno's Pizza pus location was an added requirements are fulfilled. advantage to his job, despite Students who love their jobs his comparatively low earn­ tend to remain in their posi­ ings. tions throughout their years March Madness 14 T.V.s “I think |the wage rate for on campus. 2610 Prairie flue. University payroll jobs] is “I ’d definitely say I have one South Bend, IN 46614 Student Buffet $5.99 all you can eat pretty fair, for working on of the best jobs on campus,” - pizza, pasta, salad campus,” he said. “There is junior and Writing Center 574-288-3320 no doubt I could be making tutor Curtis Leighton said. Starts at 5:30, till 8:30 more money off campus, but “Flexible hours, human that wouldn’t work.” interaction and good pay” are Tuesday and Thursday night Currently, there are 3,611 all positives for working at the Still accepting Graduation reservations students on the University Writing Center, he said. payroll. Yates estimates about Tutors start at the skilled rate A Family Tradition Since 1975 Seating available 2 to 100 half of all these students work of $7.35 an hour. For on campus delivery phone 256-9000 for Food Services. Academic Leighton has worked at the Services is the second largest Writing Center for two years employer, providing about and will continue working 500 jobs. there until he graduates. Wednesday, March 30th However, not many busi­ nesses arc allowed onto Notre Contact Lisa Schultz at Dame’s closed campus, some­ [email protected]

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AMEX 1,436.63 -4.78 Associated Press -18.64 NASDAQ 1,973.88 TOKYO — Japan’s food NYSE 7,070.53 -60.99 safety panel on Monday S&P500 1,165.36 -8.92 recommended the govern­ NIKKEIfTokyo) 11,596.65 -3.17 ment stop testing cattle younger than 21 months for FTSE IOO(London) 4,919.00 -3.50 mad cow disease, a step toward making U.S. beef COMPANY %CHANGE | $GAIN | PRICE eligible for import after a NASDAQ I00TR SER1 (QQQQ) -0.80 -0.29 36.05 15-month ban. Japan banned U.S. beef in SUN MICROSYS INC (SUNW) -1. j 6 -0.28 23.92 December 2003 after the MICROSOFT CP (MSFT) -0.64 -0.15 23.15 United States found its first ORACLE CORP (ORCL) -0.78 -0.14 17.75 mad cow case. Tokyo, seek­ ing to soothe worries at INTEL CP (INTQ +1.49 +0.06 4.09 home about a domestic mad cow outbreak, has refused to reopen its mar­ 30-YEAR BOND -0.53 -0.26 48.52 ket to U.S. beef products 10-YEAR NOTE -0.71 -0.33 45.91 until Washington adopted 5-YEAR NOTE -0.86 -0.37 42.86 blanket testing for the dis­ ease. 3-MONTH BILL 0.00 0.00 27.72 However, the Food Safety Commission’s scientific LIGHT CRUDE ($/bbl.) +0.18 54.23 experts said research has shown that rogue proteins GOLD ($/Troy oz.) 0.00 428.60 linked to the disease don’t PORK BELLIES (cents/lb.) + 2.50 97.65 show up in tests on cattle younger than 21 months, YEN 107.55 and that easing the testing standards wouldn’t put con­ EURO 0.7735 sumers at risk. POUND 0.5332 “We have concluded that the risk of excluding cows CANADIAN $ 1.2103 younger than 21 months old from inspections is neg­ ligible or extremely small,” I n B rief Yasuhiro Yoshikawa, who heads the scientific panel, Verizon raises bid on, wins MCI told reporters. NEW YORK — Verizon has won the bidding Since discovering its first for MCI Inc. a second time, agreeing to pay case of mad cow disease in Cattle from Darrel Sweet’s Livermore, Calif., ranch are shown on Tuesday. $ 1 billion more for the long-distance tele­ 2001, Japan has tested California ranchers are affected by both Japanese and U.S. mad cow restrictions. phone company, and yet still considerably every cow slaughtered as less than a rival bid from Qwest. food for the bovine illness enough is known about the intensified pressure on Agricultural Service. Investors don't seem convinced Qwest to reassure consumers jit­ disease, formally called Tokyo over the issue, with The two sides tentatively Communications International Inc. will tery about food safety. bovine spongiform some U.S. lawmakers agreed in October to restart admit defeat, however. M O ’s stock shot Tokyo has found 16 animals encephalopathy, to rule out threatening possible sanc­ imports of U.S. beef prod­ higher after the $7.64 billion deal was with the disease, most all risk. tions if the ban isn’t lifted ucts from-young cows con­ announced, surpassing the $23.50 price per recently a Holstein cow on Eating beef from an soon. sidered less at risk for the share Verizon Communications Inc. has Sunday. infected cow .is thought to U.S. officials called disease, but discussions agreed to pay. Monday’s panel ruling cause the fatal human vari­ Monday’s development a stalled over how to confirm The new agreement increases the amount marked the first time ant Creutzfeldt-Jakob dis­ step in the right direction, the age of cattle. of cash MCI stockholders will receive for Japanese experts have ease. but said Japanese officials Washington then pro­ their shares while guaranteeing a minimum agreed with the assessment During her March 19 visit should hasten the process. posed that Tokyo relax test­ value for the Verizon shares that they'll get of U.S. scientists — a key to Tokyo, Secretary of State “It’s a very small step. But ing standards as a first step as the balance of the payment. step that allows Tokyo to Condoleezza Rice pressed we still think the Japanese toward dropping its ban on Qwest, the smallest of the nation’s four big begin debating standards Japan to end the costly ban. process is going far too American beef. local phone companies, said it will reassess for U.S. beef imports. Before the ban, Japan was slow, and it’s unnecessarily For months, Japan reject­ the situation, but reiterated its position that However, the Japanese American beef’s most cumbersome. We would ed the proposal and insist­ its offer of $8.45 billion, or $26 per share, is experts didn’t discuss U.S. lucrative overseas market, like to see it accelerated,” ed that the United States superior. beef on Monday. estimated at $1.7 billion a said J.B. Penn, undersecre­ abide by the same testing But the Japanese panel year. tary of the Agriculture restrictions for Japanese Court debates cable monopoly also acknowledged that not Recently, Washington has Department’s Foreign beef. WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the tight control cable companies hold over high-speed Internet serv­ ice in a case that will determine whether the industry must open up its lines to competitors. More than 19 million homes have cable 'No Late Fees' causes confusion broadband service. The case turns on whether cable Internet access is an information service price but were charged a $1.25 video or DVD beyond the seven-day Associated Press as the industry and the Federal restocking fee. window. Customers who feel they Communications Commission say, or has a PORTLAND, Ore. — Blockbuster Under the settlement, Dallas-based were misled must fill out a form avail­ separate telecommunications component, as Inc. has agreed to make refunds to Blockbuster must make refunds to able at Blockbuster stores. Internet service providers argue. customers — and pay an additional customers who claim the campaign Blockbuster spokeswoman Karen A federal appeals court set aside an FCC rul­ $630,000 — to settle allegations the misled them into thinking they could Raskopf said that the “no late fees” ing that cable Internet service is solely an nation’s biggest movie rental chain keep the video or DVD for as long as program will continue but that signs information service. deceived people with its “No Late they liked. will be added to stores to better A lawyer for Brand X, a Santa Monica, Fees” campaign. Also, Blockbuster agreed to pay the explain the fine print. Calif -based Internet service provider, asked The agreement was announced states about $630,000 to reimburse “We think our original communica­ the justices to allow competition, while the Tuesday between Blockbuster and 47 them for the costs of their investiga­ tions were very clear, but we’re happy FCC sided with the cable industry, which states and the District of Columbia. tions into consumer complaints. to do whatever we can to add addi­ argues that an unfavorable ruling will discour­ Many customers were angry to dis­ In addition, the rental chain will tional communication to better inform age investment and slow the spread of broad­ cover that despite the “No Late Fees” have change its advertising to ease our customers,” she said. band. policy, if they were eight days late any confusion. Blockbuster launched the no-late- Government should not allow cable compa­ with a movie or a game, they owned Blockbuster spokesman Randy fees program at its 4,600 U.S. stores nies to become self-regulating, a step that it; their credit card accounts were Hargrove said that the cost of refund­ on Jan. 1. The states that were not would turn the concept of opening up lines to automatically billed for the purchase ing the consumers is expected to be part of the settlement are New Jersey, competition “a dead letter," Brand X attorney price. If they then tried to return it, small, because fewer than 4 percent which is pursuing a separate lawsuit, Thomas Goldstein suggested. they were refunded the purchase of Blockbuster customers kept the Vermont and New Hampshire. page 8 The Observer ♦ NEWS Wednesday, March 30, 2005

Alumni at the last minute, “Workers are trying to keep I raq Doyle said. the major inconveniences at a Dillon “The University learned from minimum,” Doyle said. “They continued from page 1 the experience last summer to come in and ask for input from stay well ahead of the power- me once every 3 or 4 days.” washing,” Doyle said. The largest issue with the New parliament faces Dillon.” During the summer months, work on Dillon thus far has Once the power-washing is the dorm’s six large bath­ been the noise caused by the complete, workers will start rooms, two on each floor, will power-washing. stormy beginnings the time-consuming process of be completely redone. “There certainly has been putting in new m ortar in “The plumbing is old; it noise during the day but I where they found and removed works, but there are problems think people are just putting it Lawmakers argue, fa il to choose speaker loose mortar, Doyle said. from time to time. New porce­ up with it during the day. They Dillon will also be equipped lain will come in and new know it is for a good reason with new windows over the pipes will be put in the wall,” because it will be really nice in Associated Press bone of the insurgency — summer, with windows sched­ Doyle said. “That’s a major the end,” said Brian Hammel, was given until Sunday to uled to arrive outlay. Obviously assistant rector of Dillon. BAGHDAD — They argued. come up with a candidate to May 16. the dorm is not Some students have found They wrangled. They pulled serve as speaker of the 275- “They’ll just “Not one student going to be used the noise disturbing amidst the plug on the live TV feed seat parliament. take out the cur­ has complained this summer for attempts to study, sleep and and kicked out reporters. The United Iraqi Alliance rent windows high school live in the rooms. And some of them later and the Kurdish coalition which are in very, about this, which is sports camps and “They’ve been working on walked out themselves. want a Sunni Arab to hold very bad shape,” a real credit such.” the windows for about a The second meeting ever of the position as a way of heal­ Doyle said. to them. ” A washer and month now, they’re like power- Iraq’s parliament was its ing rifts with the Sunnis, Alumni Hall dryer room will washing all of them to try to stormiest — as lawmakers many of whom boycotted the received new also be put in the make them look a little better, failed Tuesday to choose a Jan. 30 elections or simply windows last Father Paul Doyle basement of but I haven’t really noticed a speaker in an impasse that feared attacks at the polls. summer, and, Dillon rector Dillon, Doyle difference and it’s really loud exposed tensions among “We saw that things were according to said. and annoying, especially when Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds. confused today, so we gave Doyle, it was a Though the they start work at like 8:30 The turmoil in the National [the Sunnis] a last chance,” stretch to finish in those few process is a long one, Doyle outside my window,” freshman Assembly, two months after said Hussein al-Sadr, a Shiite months. said that the men of Dillon, as Scott Hagan said. landmark elections, raised cleric and member of interim “It was a photo finish getting well as the rest of the campus Many students, however, rec­ concerns about Iraq’s efforts Prime Minister Ayad Allawi’s Alumni done, so they knew community, have been under­ ognize that the final product to build a new government. co alitio n . “We expect the they couldn’t get it [Dillon] standing. will be a positive addition to Some politicians argued Sunni Arab brothers to nom­ done in the window between “Not one student has com­ Dillon. the delay could force them to inate their candidate. graduation and [freshmen ori­ plained about this, which is a “They have a lot of work to request a six-month exten­ Otherwise, we will vote on a entation],” Doyle said. “Alumni real credit to them. They do still this summer, and Dillon sion to the Aug. 15 deadline candidate on Sunday.” should have been done first understand where we’re head­ definitely needs new windows, for drafting a permanent More meetings were because it’s the first one you ed,” Doyle said. “Maybe some so I can appreciate it. It would constitution — a vital step in scheduled for this week. see when you come onto cam­ people feel put out, but noth­ be a much bigger pain if they organizing the next round of “T h ere’s a consensus that pus.” ing has come to the [resident still had to replace the win­ elections. “I think the time the talks should continue Doyle said that Dillon “is a assistants] or me.” dows when we got back next won’t be enough. We might tonight and in the coming significantly bigger building” Doyle has worked with the fall,” freshman Tyler Elson need an extension,” said Ali days so that Sunday’s session and the University wanted to construction crews to make said. “It’s a bit of noise, but al-Dabagh, a member of the will be better,” Alliance ensure that all of the work was the whole situation more we could all stand to get an Shiite-led United Iraqi negotiator Abdul Karim al- done properly and finished for accommodating for students. earlier start to our day any­ Alliance. Anzi said. the fall. Last year, due to dis­ For example, the crews begin way.” The Sunni Arab minority Iraqis, already frustrated coloration of window frames work each day at around 9 — dominant under former with drawn-out negotiations, due to power-washing, a few a.m., as opposed to 7 a.m. as Contact Kate Antonacci at dictator Saddam Hussein were angered by the meet­ windows had to be replaced on they would with other projects. kantonac@nd. edu and believed to be the back­ ing.

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The C om m ission w ill discuss the problem o f sexual assault in prisons.

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. *'t i . i * Notre Dame Journal of Legislation Symposium on the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 Law School Courtroom Wednesday, March 30, 2005 The Observer ♦ NATIONAL NEWS page 9 Commission's WMD report to criticize U.S. agencies

Associated Press Thursday. of actual operatives on the ground enduring cultures at each agency gence analysis. Even before the The report examines factors — is lacking. for driving decisions to prevent report, intelligence analysts were WASHINGTON — President that might have led to errors, the In the three years since the intelligence sharing among them, faulted for rejecting information Bush’s commission on weapons of official said, such as whether poli­ attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the U.S. according to U.S. officials who that contradicted presumptions mass destruction will castigate cy-makers were seeking precon­ intelligence apparatus has been spoke on condition of anonymity. that Iraq had active weapons of U.S. intelligence agencies for their ceived conclusions, whether for­ revamped. At Congress’ direction, A lesson learned from the mass destruction programs continued failure to share infor­ eign intelligence agencies had the government is establishing a report is that the information before the 2003 invasion. mation after numerous reforms reached similar conclusions and new intelligence chief — a direc­ belongs to the entire government, The report took more than a aimed at improving coordination, whether analysts had little infor­ tor of national intelligence — and not one agency, the officials said. year of work, and the White federal officials said Tuesday. mation to work with. new centers to focus on countert­ That will require people — not House has taken pains to signal it One official familiar with the The panel considered a range of errorism and counterprolifera­ just better technologies — to find is taking the panel’s findings seri­ commission’s workings, speaking intelligence issues going beyond tion. improved methods of sharing and ously. on condition of anonymity, said Iraq, including congressional Yet the nine-member panel has coordination. White House spokesman Scott the report also goes into great oversight, satellite imagery and found that there’s more to be The report will stress the McClellan said Bush would dis­ detail on why prewar intelligence electronic snooping. Among done to improve the coordination importance of management and cuss the report with Cabinet on Iraq’s weapons programs numerous soft spots, officials among the 15 agencies that com­ leadership, officials said, as well members on Thursday, immedi­ turned out to be flawed. The familiar with the findings say prise the intelligence community. as a renewed emphasis on ques­ ately after the president meets report is scheduled to be released “human intelligence” — the work The commission will blame tioning assumptions in intelli­ with the full commission.

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God of life, ground of our faith, With Jesus you have raised us up in the waters of baptism Brian Vassal Christina Bax Lauren Prieto and given us life that endures. F.A. Knoll I'M R,V Walsh Half RA PasquerSltj West Manage-mmt ,mii Day by day refine our faith, M a jo r T b volnyy arid Major. Theology wish ,s English minor in Education Music with a minor in and remove every trace of unbelief, Schooling and Society Utorqicai. Music that we may confess Jesus as our Lord and God, and share more fully in his risen life. Amen. Second 1st 2nd Gospel S u n d a y Sunday o f Acts 2: 1 Peter John - A Prayer for the Easter Season S c r ip tu r e s Easter 4 2 -4 7 1:3-9 20:19-31

Many Catholics and church. First off, it was often Catholic Q&A were not as developed as today. before God from the hand o f the non-Catholics alike associate used in processions into and out In the Holy Scriptures, angel” (Rev 8:3-4, NAB). the use o f incense (from Latin, of the church, accompanied by W hy Do Catholics we see incense mentioned in a Returning to its use in “to burn” ) with the Catholic the processional cross, candle- variety o f places. First, it shows the Mass, incense is used to show Use Incense? liturgy. When showing a bearers, and priest-celebrants. up at the Nativity, as one o f the honor and reverence to holy Catholic liturgy, popular Theologically speaking, the gifts o f the M agi. (And frankin­ things: the book o f the Gospels, movies seemingly love to smoke rising from the thurible cense is still the main component the altar (and the gifts thereon), include a priest or altar server symbolizes our prayers rising to of modern incense.) In the crucifix, and (especially dur­ swinging the thurible, a censer God in heaven, and its sweet fra­ Revelation, we hear of an angel ing Easter) the Pascal Candle. attached to a long chain, with grance reminds us of our call to “holding a gold censer. He was The priest and those of us present smoke billowing from it. But purity. Practically speaking, the given a great quantity of incense in the congregation are also why do we use it? incense’s pleasing aroma also to offer, along with the prayers of censed during some liturgies, as The use o f incense served as a room-deodorizer, all the holy ones.... The smoke we too are holy! developed to serve a couple of especially in the M iddle Ages o f the incense along with the Send your questions to different purposes in the when personal hygiene practices prayers o f the holy ones went up [email protected] page 10 The Observer ♦ NATIONAL NEWS Wednesday, March 30, 2005 Catholic schools' Science doesn't trump miracles N D Protestant philosopher makes intellectual room for miracles

enrollment drops Associated Press bizarre claim.” center in that field. Plantinga’s best work is clear Chatting about faith’s peren­ SOUTH BEND, Ind. — In a but hardly popular fare; it’s nial puzzles, the bearded scientific era, is it still possible filled with modal logic and let­ philosopher turns out to be a O fficials look fo r ways to stop decline to believe in God and such ter formulas that summarize cheerful, plainspoken and events as the Easter miracle of the steps in his rigorous argu­ seemingly ordinary Jesus’ resurrection from the ments. Midwesterner. At age 72, he Associated Press finance an affordable, quality grave? It may seem odd, but modern still lakes an hour most days Catholic education for every Can a rational person see philosophy ponders how we for a workout to keep his wiry PHILADELPHIA — Enroll- child.” God as both all-powerful and know things like this: that 6-fool-2 frame in shape for his ment in Roman Catholic schools The average cost of tuition for benevolent despite horrendous other people exist with chief avocation, rock climbing. dipped again this school year, ninth grade at Catholic schools suffering in disasters like the thoughts and feelings like our Back in 1951, Plantinga was continuing a trend that has seen was $5,870 in 2003-04, a 37 per­ Asian tsunami? own; that material objects we a Harvard University scholar­ the student population drop cent increase from five years From the perspective of observe are real; that the ship student surrounded by from 2.6 million in 2000 to 2.4 earlier, according to NCEA fig­ philosopher Alvin Plantinga the world existed more than five scoffers when one evening he million in 2004-05, according to ures. answers are emphatic: yes and minutes ago; that the future experienced a “persuasion and the National Catholic Education NCEA spokeswoman Barbara yes. will resemble the past or that conviction that the Lord was Association. Keebler said the group does not A Protestant professor at the we can rely upon our minds. really there and was all I had The association, meeting in believe fallout from the clergy University of Notre Dame, Plantinga argues that com­ thought.” Philadelphia sex abuse cri­ Plantinga applies modern ana­ mon sense and science know Shortly thereafter, he trans­ this week, said sis of the past lytic philosophy to the age-old that such things are true — ferred to M ichigan’s faith- in a new several years questions about God and the and that they employ personal affirming Calvin College, affili­ report that has played universe.. While he’s little sympathy, memory, perception ated with his lifelong denomi­ national 7 have personally any role in known outside his specialty, an and intuition in the process. nation, the Christian Reformed enrollment observed that as Catholics the enroll­ assessment in Christianity. Applying complex formulas, Church. “As good a decision as decreased 2.6 have become relatively ment decline. Today magazine called him not Plantinga asserts that belief in I’ve ever made,” he says. He percent from While just the best Christian philoso­ God is equally reasonable. then did graduate work at the 2003-04 more prosperous, they schools are pher of his time ... [but! the It’s heavy stuff, but the Michigan and Yale and taught school year to have become being closed most important philosopher of philosopher tries to lighten the at Calvin before moving to 2004-05, as proportionately less gen­ in Chicago, any stripe.” mood as much as he can. Notre Dame in 1982. 173 schools Boston, Even atheist opponents rec­ He imagines Henry Kissinger In his student days “every­ closed or con­ erous. We must, must, Brooklyn and ognize his importance. William swimming across the Atlantic body was predicting and giving solidated and must find ways to finance St. Louis, Rowe of Purdue University and in one text, a possible world lots of learned reasons for 37 new schools an affordable, quality more than Michael Tooley of the where Raquel Welch is mousy Christianity just dying out.” opened. Catholic education for one-third of University of Colorado — who and others where there never “Christianity didn’t have any “Sustaining the nation’s is co-authoring a book with was a Raquel Welch. The future in the academy,” he [the schools] every child. ” 7,799 Catholic Plantinga — each consider him actress, he notes, “enjoys very said, recalling what he himself has been a schools among the top two or three little greatness in those worlds felt at the time. “It seemed the struggle, but in John Foley reported hav­ defenders of traditional belief in which she does not exist.” thing to think.” the last four or ing waiting in God. Plantinga’s Roman Catholic But now, “in philosophy, at archbishop five years it lists, the A tongue-in-cheek lexicon campus, which decades ago least, Christianity is doing vast­ has become a NCEA said. edited by skeptic Daniel hired no Protestant philoso­ ly better than it did 40 or 50 very difficult Schools are Dennett also handed Plantinga phers, provides congenial sur­ years ago and that’s probably struggle being opened a couple of backhanded com­ roundings for his work. Notre true in academia in general.” Michael J. Guerra said Tuesday. in Atlanta, Minneapolis and pliments, defining “planting” as Dame boasts the nation’s One index: In 1978, Plantinga “We don’t want to lose these Austin, Texas. “to use 20th century fertilizer largest philosophy faculty, and and five colleagues founded the folks. We don’t want to serve Some businesses and charita­ to encourage new shoots from scholars surveyed by Society of Christian only those who can afford the ble organizations also are trying 11th century ideas which PhilosophicalGourmet.com rate Philosophers. Today it’s an bill.” to help make Catholic education everyone thought had gone to it first in the English-speaking 1,100-member subgroup of the Cost has been a significant fac­ more affordable for low- to mod- seed.” Meanwhile to “alvinize” world for graduate study in the American Philosophical tor in the enrollment drop, erate-income families. something is “to stimulate pro­ philosophy of religion. Association that publishes a Guerra said. A top American offi­ Gregory P. Ciminera, executive tracted discussion by making a Plantinga long led its graduate respected quarterly. cial in the Vatican, Archbishop director of Business Leadership John P. 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'Chloe Does Yale' depicts confused college girl trying to balance ambition with having fun dishes on

Associated Press heart of “Chloe Does Yale.” The attended a Yale naked party was 160 copies selling since Krinsky plot and conflict are almost non­ enough to garner national media came to speak there in February. ex-husband NEW HAVEN, Conn. — They existent. It’s just a confused col­ attention and an a $1 million “Most people seem to think it’s soon will be doctors or diplo­ lege girl and her friends moving reward for evidence by Hustler pretty thinly veiled nonfiction,” mats, but right now they’re from one mini-crisis to the next. publisher Larry Elynt. Jessica Feinstein, features editor hopped up on hormones and The setting is the star. “It’s a combination of the inter­ for the Yale Daily News, said. Jackson cheap beer and on the prowl for “The allure is Yale,” Krinsky est in these bastions of People knew from reading a temporary matt;. Sex and the said in a recent American Krinsky’s column what to expect Associated Press Ivy League. It’s no different from interview with privilege and from the book and weren’t sur­ NEW YORK — Lisa Marie sex on any college campus, says The Associated “It’s a combination of the the taboo prised by its contents, she said. Presley aired her “dirty laun­ Natalie Krinsky, a 22-year-old Press. “Yale interest in these bastions nature of “A lot of the shocking details — dry” on “Oprah.” Yale University graduate whose and Harvard sex,” said people are over it.” In the first of a two-part inter­ recent novel, “Chloe Does Yale,” and Princeton of American privilege and Elizabeth Chloe, Krinsky’s alter-ego, is a view on “The Oprah Winfrey invites readers along for drunk­ as institutions the taboo nature o f sex. ” Ehrenberg, a sex columnist who bumbles Show” to promote her new en hookups, naked parties and are very much senior at through relationships with all album, Presley spoke Monday sex toy shopping. revered as seri­ V a s s a r the panache expected of a col­ Elizabeth Ehrenberg about her brief marriage to Krinsky should know. As an ous centers of College, lege undergraduate. She’s defi­ Michael Jackson, who is on trial undergraduate, she wrote a pop­ academia, Vassar College student where she is nitely an overachiever (she con­ in Santa Maria, Calif., on child ular sex column for the student- which they are. com m unity soles herself with a copy of molestation charges. run Yale Daily News and showed But there’s also relations “Anna Karenina”), but like the She told Winfrey that her that even the super smart can be the other side. And it’s exciting director for the periodical rest of her peers, she’s trying to marriage to Jackson, which last­ downright clueless when it and fun to see that other side.” Squirm: The Art of Campus Sex. balance that drive to succeed ed from 1994 to 1996, was real. comes to the opposite sex. Baring that other side is sure Krinsky’s book has received with her drive to have fun. “Do you think that he loved Sure, the SATs were a snap, to get noticed. Harvard mixed reviews, at best, from out­ “I don’t think they have to be you as much as he could?” the but why isn’t he calling you back University drew international right slams to just OK. And as of mutually exclusive,” said talk-show host asked. after your date? Your computer attention when its students Tuesday, the book was only Krinsky, who now lives in New “Yes, as much as he was capa­ algorithms are (lawless, but how launched a sex magazine, H ranked 3,565 on Amazon.com. York. “You can still have a great, ble of loving somebody,” Presley do you hide after a dance floor Bomb, last year. And the mere However, the Yale Bookstore fun exciting youth. Look at our replied. (They famously opened encounter was a bit too exciting? suggestion that President Bush’s reported that the novel was a current and our past presi­ the 1994 MTV Video Music These are the questions at the daughter, Barbara, may have strong seller on campus, with dents.” Awards by exchanging a long kiss.) The Hudson Highland Center for High Performance recently completed the largest and most in-depth global study ever done In a “PrimeTime Live ” inter­ of the factors that accelerate or stifle high performance. The alarming conclusion: only 10 percent of knowledge workers view with the couple in 1995, are part of a high-performing workgroup, one that makes money for the company and is creating a new product or service. Presley told ABC’s Diane Sawyer that anyone who questioned their relationship could “Eat it!” Contagious Success reveals Susan Lucia Annunzlo’s proven strategies for Identifying, nurturing, and replicating When Winfrey asked if she fell business units that are already high performing, and argues for the opposite strategy: Focus on the groups that are doing the that Jackson had used her, best work In the organization, learn their secrets, and help spread their expertise to the average groups. Annunzio focuses Presley replied, “All signs point on groups, not Individuals, because even a great Individual can't succeed in a weak environment. By using the high- to ‘yes’ on that. I can’t answer performing groups to Improve just the top 20 percent of the average performers—what Annunzio calls moving the middle , for him. ” a company can achieve dramatic and sustainable growth In revenue. Presley, the daughter of Elvis, claimed she was uncomfortable talking about Jackson, at one i t i t V v point exclaiming: “This seat is hot!” SUSAN ANNUNZIO wv The 37-year-old singer made Chairman and CEO, Hudson Highland Center similar comments about her for­ for High Performance mer husband while promoting her 2003 debut album, describ­ ing the relationship to The TOM MENDOZA Associated Press as more “toxic” than her other relation­ President, Network Appliance ships. (ranked #2 4 in Fortune Best Companies to Work For) Then, she told the AP: “I don’t want to bash him. 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Associated Press ABC for the evening news. “That’s fine. You’re putting all Associated Press into a hulking stone body by aliens. Schieffer introduced Barry the facts up where people can You’ve watched the movies. “You can’t really hold every­ NEW YORK — Three weeks Petersen’s report about the absorb it. If you walked into Now you can jack in and play it body’s attention on the same into his new job as anchorman Indonesian earthquake on the newsroom, the first thing — no cranial implants required. spot at the same time, so you’ve of the “CBS Evening News,” Monday’s broadcast by saying, you’d say is, ‘there’s this big After months of testing and got to spray story at them from Bob Schieffer’s folksy, conver­ “These poor people. What’s lire next door. Have you heard two years since the sequels, the four different directions,” he sational approach to stories going to happen now? They’ve about it?”’ ’ persistent virtual reality of “The said. “I think I finally got the has added a new wrinkle to a just been through one and now When Schieffer asked Byron Matrix Online” is available for hang of that. There will be story format that is among the most this one.” Pitts, stationed in Baghdad, U.S. gamers. happening all over the place.” ritualized in TV news. Later, talking with reporter about what it felt like to be A brief reintroduction for Many key characters from the Far more than competitors Mark Strassman at the vigil for there, Pitts responded by say­ those still scratching their heads films make a return, including Brian Williams and Peter Terri Schiavo, he said: “This ing he prayed before leaving after “The Matrix Revolutions”: Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) Jennings, Schieffer engages family has been at each other his room each morning and When we last saw Neo, aka The and Merovingian (Lambert his correspondents in on-air for so long, do you think they’ll prayed again when he got One, he made a truce with the Wilson). conversations about their sto­ come together for the burial back safely. evil machines and saved the last The movies were a dystopian ries. service?” That’s far more memorable bastion of humanity in the vision of the future, and that “In recent years I’ve come to Schieffer’s questions are than giving the day’s casualty underground city of Zion. certainly continues in the video think that the best way to do a often only of the “what’s going report, he said. A revised Matrix was formed game version. newscast is the way reporters on?” variety. But, he said, There are still growing after the renegade, replicating The kung fu combat and gravi­ talk to each other in the news­ that’s how people talk to one pains, since some correspon­ Agent Smith was defeated, and ty-defying battles take place in room,’’said Schieffer, who another. dents are plainly more com­ we saw the the same steel- became the interim anchor “If you’re writing a story fortable with the off-the-cuff machines cart­ gray world of tow­ March 10 ater Dan Rather about a five-alarm fire next conversations than others. stepped down. door, you’d say something like, “I wanted a show that fit ing off Neo’s “You can't really ering skyscrapers corpse to points and urban grit There’s no immediate evi­ a roaring five-alarm fire driv­ what he does best,” executive unknown. Did hold everybody’s called MegaCity. dence that the changes have en by 40 mile-per-hour winds producer Jim Murphy said of he die? And attention on the It’s not all drea­ paid off in the ratings for CBS, burned its way through a Schieffer, a courtly Texan used which continues to run a dis­ building.’ That’s how it would to cutting through rhetoric on what about all same spot at the riness, though — those people still there are plenty of tant third behind NBC and read in a newspaper,” he said. “Face the Nation”each week. unwittingly serv­ same time, so you’ve opportunities for ing as batteries got to spray story at aspiring fashion for the them from four designers, says machines? lead game design­ That’s just different directions. ” er Toby Ragaini. 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I have yet to encounter an individual who is necessarily better than binding it to the life of the even partly satisfied with the events surrounding body. You cannot do this and be strictly anti­ the last days of Terri Schiavo. Proponents and abortion, for example, since there are stages protestors, who traditionally agree on nothing, where a fetus has no mind. And what of people together admit that there is neither satisfaction who have less consciousness then the rest of us? nor closure in this case. And ^ n c e Ga„ Are hydrocephalic children born with no souls, while there is no way to ______for they do not, in general, have much of a mind? measure the collective frus- Third Way Indeed, I have met people who have almost no tration, perhaps we can come mind at all, yet I would not say they are not close by recollecting all of the human, nor soulless. And anyway, if we wish to things we did not learn from the case of Terri tie the soul to consciousness, we run into old Schiavo. problems: we cannot even say what conscious­ We did not learn whether the unusual actions ness is, or whether it is there or not. There is no of Congress were constitutional. This is not the legal benefit in making an untestable claim. first time that Congress has created legislation We also did not learn the limits of power. For that deals only with a single individual. This hap­ many people, this may be the most painful aspect pens quite frequently in more trivial matters of the case. There is common, but unspoken, (indemnifications, merits and condemnations for belief among us that power exists for right, and instance). It is, however, the first time that that if a wrong is being done, power should be Congress has acted to wrench a completed case exercised against it. from a state court into the federal courts. This, in We are not used to a wrong (and furthermore, and of itself, is a profound attack on Federalism a legal wrong) that those in authority are power­ that went essentially untested. Though the failure less to stop. People called for Governor Jeb Bush, of the attempt makes it unlikely that Congress for example, to step up and seize custody over will try this method again. Ms. Schiavo under the notion that his power Does anyone remember “Pee Wee’s Playhouse?” We did not learn what death is. At the core of exists for the preservation of the good. This is the I certainly do. Perhaps I shouldn’t be admitting this for fear it the Schiavo case is a question of soul, which root of tyranny, but it is also the root of political will reveal my youthful nerdiness; but honestly, for a kid who never entered into the public debate. greatness. Yet the ideal remains unfulfilled. played with Transformers until age twelve, watching Pee Wee’s Death is difficult enough to define without the We did not learn what an activist judge is. The show was the least of my problems. questions of soul and humanity entering into it. federal judges in the Schiavo case strayed not For me, that seminal kids’ show of the 1980s Greg But when does the soul leave the body? For if one inch from the letter of the law, yet they were was unforgettable for many reasons. But the Ruehlmann nothing else is death, this is. If a person is dead, still branded. Perhaps the definition of an active best thing of all about Pee Wee’s Playhouse was ------but their body is living, why do we need to have judge is a judge who does what a conservative the “magic word.” Basically, at the beginning of FaithPoint the show. Pee Wee let us kids in on a little secret. any regard for that body at all? A body without a pundit dislikes. soul can hardly be called human, except in a Almost the only thing that we did learn from There was a special word that day, a word that everyone else did­ relational sense. And if we are people who this unsatisfactory affair was a lesion in media n’t know about. He would tell us the word, and it was always something common like “fun” or “happy.” Then Pee Wee would believe in soul, we must say that the death of sensationalism. The Schiavo case managed to Terri Schiavo’s body is only moral if her soul is swallow a school shooting whole, and God only hang out with some of his friends (such as a talking chair and a live pterodactyl). already gone. This, in effect, is what is being knows what is happening in Iraq these days. It argued with talk of “persistent vegetative state.” took the threat of a second tsunami to divert the Here’s the fun part: anytime anybody said the secret “magic Do we tie the soul into the life of the body? attention of the cable news networks, but now word,” the whole place would go insane. There was no containing the joy in Pee Wee Herman’s house when the magic word was Suppose I remove a single cell from your body that it is gone, the Schiavo case has become next uttered. All the Pee Wees and puppets and friends would join and keep it alive, destroying the rest of you. Are to nothing, it remains collection of questions with together to yell, and I quote: you alive? Alternately, if I remove every cell from no satisfactory answers. your body, keeping each alive, and scatter them “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIIHHIIHIIHHIIHIIHIIHII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" So why am 1 telling you all this? Because right now we, the over the world providing each with a simulation Lance Gallop is a fifth year senior majoring in Church, are celebrating the most wonderful season of the year. such that it believes it is still in your body, are computer science, philosophy and theology. He Since the Easter Vigil, everything has been about joy and excite­ you alive? And if 1 destroy the brain and replace welcomes questions and comments and can he ment and new life. And we’ve witnessed the return of a magical it with a sophisticated computer that can keep contacted at [email protected]. word that’s been absent from our vocabulary for a while. It’s a the body alive and maintain it fully, are you alive The views expressed in this column are those of word that expresses all our jubilation as believers that Christ is now? the author and not necessarily those ofThe risen. This word is “ALLELUIA!” But tying the soul into the life of the mind is not Observer. During the Easter season, we repeatedly hear “Alleluia” and “Halleluia” and every imaginable variation. And with good reason, too. The word captures our elation in one fell swoop as we shout it out to the Lord who has triumphed over sin and death. Plus, we L e t t e r to t h e E d it o r have 40 days worth of Alleluias to catch up on. Saying it is the one thing that all of us give up every year for Lent. We do this to mark the sadness and gravity of the time leading up to Christ’s death. Alumna remember co-ed beginnings But once we commemorate Jesus’ resurrection, all heaven should break loose. Alleluia is the perfect summation of our response to the Lord’s As a former Observer Campus News days. victory. It proclaims our wonder and ecstasy. It announces the Editor and current subcriber and since I’ve When she took them off a couple of classes gratitude with which we approach the risen Jesus. And in its sim­ got a son on campus, I really enjoyed the later and the professor saw she was a plicity, it also makes no effort to explain the total mystery of what article, "Coeducation pioneers reminisce” woman, he said that she couldn’t stay in the Christ accomplished for us. It leaves the mystery a mystery, but (March 17). It arrived on the same day that class. He had been teaching at Notre Dame leaves the celebration to us. a group of us original gal graduates of the for 25 years, never had a woman in his class Perhaps though, alleluia has something working against it. It Class of 1973 had lunch together in down­ and wasn’t going to start now, he said. He sounds old-fashioned. It’s borrowed from a different language, and town Chicago and were reminiscing about bounced her out of the class. She went to one so maybe we don’t connect to it the same way we do with other the same experience. of the Arts and Letters deans, who put her words. Well for those of you who feel this way, allow mo to do What amazed all of us who have sons and back in. When she showed up back at the some translating. In modern lingo, alleluia suggests all of the fol­ daughters on campus now, we agreed, is the class, the professor threw her out again. She lowing: way that women walk around campus with bounced around like a ping pong ball, until 1) Yipee! their heads held high, as if they own the the professor finally gave up but made it 2) Hooray! place, which, as students, they do. clear he was going to flunk her. 3) WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Even though a lot of folks on campus wel­ So, Susan called her older brother at Like Pee Wee’s magic word, alleluia has been under wraps. But comed us, we also felt like interlopers to Tulane just before the first exam to ask what now that it’s out of the bag again, just like the magic word, it some extent. We all distinctly remembered she should do. He suggested memorizing should set us off into a fit of euphoria. How can we keep from keeping our heads down, trying to blend in. everything in her notes that the professor rejoicing in the incredible story of Easter? And we also all remembered having to work had said and throw it back to him, even if it In this joyful season, we need to ask ourselves, “How are we twice as hard in some classes to convince the wasn’t on point. showing our joy and gratitude this Easter? ” This is not the time to professors that we deserved the same That’s exactly what she did. Her final be lukewarm about anything. Nor is it any longer a time to focus grades they were giving the guys. grade? A begrudingly given “A.” The on the graveness of Lent. The sun is shining, the long winter has ■ In some cases, we had to get creative to upside? In a convoluted way, the professor thawed, and so too has the power of death over us. God has given overcome initial resistance from a few pro­ gave her a gift. Susan became one of the all this to us, and what He asks in return is that we throw a fifty- fessors. Hands-down winner for the best most knowledgeable students in the class day party for His Son. Pretty incredible deal, huh? story illustrating this last point went to because of what she had to go through, she The magic word of the day is alleluia. It should be the word of Susan Oglesbee Payne, a government rela­ says. every day until the Church leads us back into Lent. But in the tions major and former vice president of the meantime, we have some celebrating to do. Alleluia is back and State Univiversity of New York-Binghamton. Ann Therese Darin-Palmer badder than ever. And we should live with it always on our lips. Susan remembers taking a required second Susan Oglesbee Payne semester government class on the fourth Julie Webb Duffy Greg Ruehlmann works in the office of Campus Ministry. He can floor of the Administration Building. It was Susan Mogab be contacted at [email protected] . so cold up there, she kept her cap and Class of 1973 The views expressed in this column are those of the author and gloves on to keep warm for the first few M arch 28 not necessarily those of The Observer. T h e O bserver

page 16 S c en e Wednesday, March 30, 2005 Far from original, but still entertaining

original classic “Guess Who’s Coming By COURTNEY WILSON to Dinner,” starring Spencer Tracy and Scene Writer Katherine Hepburn. Keep in mind, however, that a reverse story line and Simon Green, played by Ashton comedic plot makes it much different Kutcher, and his girlfriend Theresa from the first. Jones, played by Zoe Saldana, are love­ Hoping for more laughs, the movie birds who plan to announce their depends heavily on the comical per­ engagement on the same weekend sonalities of Bernie Mac and Ashton Theresa’s parents will host a celebra­ Kutcher. Mac plays the part of Percy tion to renew their own vows. The Jones, the disenchanted father previ­ dilemma begins with Theresa’s failure ously played by Spencer Tracy, while to mention to her parents that her new Kutcher accordingly plays Sidney boyfriend is not of African descent, as Poitier’s role as the distrusted she and her family are. boyfriend. When Theresa’s father, a bank loan Dynamic duo Mac and Kutcher seem officer, pulls up Simon’s credit report, like they are essentially playing them­ he is in itia lly impressed by the selves in this movie. Like most of his prospect’s qualifications. After meeting roles, Mac plays the sarcastic and out­ him in person, however, his attention wardly unfriendly man who is actually quickly turns to an entirely different just a big cuddly teddy bear on the focus. Simon is white — very white — inside. And Kutcher does a great job and Theresa comes from an upper- at playing the silly and amusing man middle-class black family. Under the we all know from his appearances on Photo courtesy of movieweb.com circumstances, Simon cannot help but “That 70s Show” and “Punk’d.” Ashton Kutcher, left, plays a boyfriend continually trying to impress his girl­ feel intimidated It is obvious that friend’s overprotective and suspicious father, played by Bernie Mac. by the presump­ the film is carried tuous personali­ G uess W h o almost entirely by While the movie jokes a lot about lies concocted by the character, Simon ty of his soon-to- the chemistry interracial dating, it also prompts finds himself in a series of slippery sit­ be father-in-law. between the two viewers to recognize that prejudice and uations involving his employment and To make mat­ stars; in fact, the stereotypes are still relevant today. One athletic capabilities. Likewise, Percy ters worse, ***« best scenes in the scene in particular involves Kutcher — acts as the arrogant and overprotective Simon has just movie feature witty after much instigation from Mac — father, also familiar to “Meet the quit his job. For Director: Kevin Sullivan back and forth telling a series of derogatory black Parents.” the sake of W riters: David Ronn and Jay Scherick taunting games jokes in front of the entire family. Although the movie is actually quite impressing Starring: Bernie Mac, Ashton Kutcher, and disagreements Overall, the race talk is light and pre­ similar to many movies before it, it still Theresa’s par­ Zoe Saldana and Judith Scott between the pair. sented in an appropriate viewer-friend­ maintains an individual kind of ents, he deals When they attempt ly manner. One should not find the sub­ comedic appeal. But be forewarned to with the uncom­ to outdo each ject overwhelming. not go in expecting an Oscar-winning fortable task of concealing this secret other in a series of activities, including Simon’s overbearing desire to performance found in the original ver­ till the end of the weekend. go-cart racing and tango dancing, their impress his girlfriend’s father, however, sion tit "Guess Who.” If this plot sounds at all familiar, it collaboration is very humorous. Fans of makes the movie appear to be more might be because “Guess Who,” was either actor will absolutely love the two reminiscent of “Meet the Parents” than Contact Courtney Wilson at intended to be a satiric version of the together. any other previous film. In a series of [email protected] 'The Incredibles' DVD lives up to its name

walls and much more. By EMILY IAROCCI The two superheroes got married Scene Writer and shortly afterward were forced to go into hiding. Lawsuits against the Ever imagined what it would be like superheroes were brought to court, to be part of a Super Hero family? and all of the “Supers” were forced to Many people certainly did as a child, go into hiding and to suppress their and it is quite obvious that “The natural inclinations to fight crime. Incredibles” writer/director Brad Bird Helen and Bob then started a family did as well. and had three superhero children. Pixar has done it again. “The Violet, the oldest child, has the Incredibles” is amazing. power to become invisible and also to “The Incredibles” depicts Bird’s ver­ create protective force fields. Dash, sion of the attempted “normal” life of the troublemaking middle child, has the Parr family, all of whom possess superhuman speed. The baby, Jack superpowers. Bird’s writing/direction, Jack, does not have any obvious pow­ along with several readily identifiable ers until the end of the movie. character voices including Craig T. Shortly after the introduction of the Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. family, Bob (Craig T. Nelson) is fired Jackson and Jason Lee created a mem­ from his job and is recruited to com­ orable animated picture, praised by plete a secret superhero mission. His Photo courtesy of movieweb.com children and adults alike. nostalgia for the old “Glory Days,” as The Parr family becomes “The Incredibles” as they bring their powers together Pre-marriage, Helen and Bob Parr he calls them, compels him to take the to fight the forces of the evil enemy Syndrome on his secret island. worked as superheroes. Helen was secret mission. He lies to Helen (Holly known as Elastigirl because she was Hunter) about the mission to hide his is a disgruntled, self-made superhero, ing babysitter. The second is a Pixar capable of stretching and contorting involvement in this superhero activity who at one point in his life, was Mr. original short that was shown before her body in all kinds of directions and from his protective wife. Incredible’s number one fan. Mr. the feature film in the theaters, called shapes. Bob was Mr. Incredible, his Helen begins to get suspicious about Incredible dismissed Syndrome as a “Boundin’.” Both short films are hilari­ extraordinary strength allowed him to his behavior and is afraid that he is young boy, and since then he has been ous. do just about anything, including jump having an affair. She eventually discov­ looking for revenge against Bob. There are behind the scenes features, from building to building, slam through ers that he had left for a mission, The remainder of the film is a show­ all sorts of commentary from the crew, locates his where­ case of the family’s powers and their a short bloopers reel, deleted scenes, a abouts and sets off to cooperation throughout the mission. list of “The Incredibles” superheroes The Incredibles find him. Pixar Studios left the end of the film along with their abilities, fake junket The children, minus wide open, so it is entirely possible that interviews and other features on the Collector's Edition Jack Jack, stow away a sequel may be created sometime in second disc. in Helen’s transporta­ the near future, which will no doubt, Between the movie itself and the fully tion and the three find be well-received. loaded second disc, the two-disc edition P ix a r themselves caught in This two-disc edition of “The of “The Incredibles,” will keep you the middle of a sticky Incredibles” is full of extra features. busy for hours and is well-worth the situation. They find Two animated shorts are found on purchase. that they must save the second disc, one called “Jack Jack ***** Bob from Syndrome Attack,” which shows the baby display­ Contact Emily Iarocci (Jason Lee). Syndrome ing his superpowers to his unsuspect­ at [email protected] T h e O bserver

Wednesday, March 30, 2005 S c en e page 17 'Eternal Sunshine' shines on in DVD

interactions. The film truly has to be By BRIAN D O XTA D ER seen to be understood. Scene Writer Universal and Focus Features released “Eternal Sunshine of the "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Spotless Mind” on DVD late in 2004 in Mind" was one of the finest films of a single-disc edition. Then, almost 2004 — an uncompromisingly intricate, without warning, they released a two- complex and emotional experience. It disc edition at the tail end of the year. garnered critical acclaim and two This wouldn’t have been so upsetting Academy Award nominations: Best to fans of “Eternal Sunshine of the Supporting Actress for Kate Winslet’s Spotless Mind” if Universal Studios had charmingly off-kilter performance as announced both editions simultaneous­ Clementine and Best Original ly, so fans would know to pass on the Screenplay, which it won, for Charlie single-disc and wait for the forthcom­ Kaufman, Pierre Bismuth and Michel ing double-disc edition. This alarming Gondry’s head-spinning script. business practice of putting the single The film follows Joel, a man who edition on the shelves only weeks recently broke-up with his girlfriend before the newest and more complex Clementine. Clementine has undergone edition is announced seems to be hap­ a process at Lacuna to have the memo­ pening with disheartening regularity ry of her relationship with Joel erased. In any case, the first disc of the two- Joel, as a sort of revenge, decides to disc version is identical to the single­ undergo the same process, but decides disc of the single-disc edition, and it’s a midway through that he doesn’t want to line DVD. The anamorphic widescreen forget Clementine after all. As Elijah presentation preserves the theatrical Wood comments on the DVD while try­ ratio of 1.85:1 and looks quite good. Photo courtesy of movieweb.com ing to explain the film, “I just tell peo­ Much of this film has a low-budget Kate Winslet, left, and Jim Carrey star in “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless ple that it’s a Charlie Kaufman film,” appearance, so the picture quality is Mind," an original and uniquely compelling love story. which is to say that it's unendingly com­ exactly what one expects. Sound is plicated and intricate. A brief plot syn­ either 5.1 digital or DTS and both cursory and fail to delve deep into the like “unforgettable, profound, real, bril­ opsis doesn’t give justice to the convolu­ tracks sound great, but this is, for the making of the picture. The best feature liant, wondrous.” The booklet is also a tions of the story and the character most part, a dialogue-driven film. The is the commentary track by Gondry and waste, filled with blurbs from reviews DTS soundstage is slightly Kaufman, who sound relaxed and com­ praising the film’s wonderful qualities. smoother and punchier, fortable with each other. Both offer We know it’s wonderful — that’s why Eternal Sunshine of the , but both tracks offer an interesting anecdotes and observations we bought it, Universal. Spotless Mind . . i j immersive experience. about the film. Sadly, the trailer is This is a good DVD of one of the best There are also forced absent, as are any other advertising pictures of 2004. It could've been bet­ promotions. The second disc of extras ter, but the feature film is the main rea­ Collector's Edition menus at the start of the a if DVD. but these can offers just over an hour of material, so son to buy, and it’s in fine shape. The U n iv ersa l thankfully be skipped. it's not really enough to warrant an two-disc edition is recommended, but .■gPW-v.a The extras are numer­ upgrade if the single-disc edition has it’s not worth upgrading if you already ous and occasionally already been purchased. own the single-disc version. insightful, but sometimes The packaging, which is smugly self- seem a bit Huffy. The fea- congratulatory, screams “award promo­ Contact Brian Doxtadcr at turettes are sometimes tion.” The box is plastered with words [email protected]

The Notebook' proves to be a classic

old notebook. By JULIE HYNES Although his wife Allic is completely Scene Critic unaware of the history of their rela­ tionship, it soon becomes apparent the Quotes from “The Notebook” pervade narrative Noah is reading to her is, in AIM profiles and often are listed as fact, of their own enduring love story quotations on thefacebook.com. On from years past. And what a torrid those rare uneventful nights at Notre love affair it is. Dame, it is not uncommon to see away Allie (Rachel McAdams, better messages that read “watching ‘The known for her role as the unforget­ Notebook’” or “Ryan Gosling, please table Regina in “Mean Girls”) comes father my children.” from a very wealthy and high-class But what is this craze all about? background. She is spending her sum­ What is it about “The Notebook” that mer in North Carolina where she seems to have tugged at the heart­ meets Noah (Ryan Gosling of “Murder strings of so many? by Numbers”). It only costs a meager $2.99 worth of Noah is a local teen from modest Flex Points to find out, but hopefully by roots who dares to challenge her to the end of this review the choice take risks and make decisions for her­ between this instant classic and a self, free from the influence of her Subway sandwich will be a no-brainer. overbearing — and at times harsh and Photo courtesy of darkhorizons.com "The Notebook” is the film adaptation judgmental — parents. The two love­ Rachel McAdams, left, plays Allie, a wealthy Southern belle who falls in love of the bestselling novel by Nicholas birds spend a memorable summer with Noah, played by Ryan Gosling, in a summer romance that lasts a lifetime. Sparks, a Notre Dame graduate whose together — full of many terrific experi­ other work includes “A Walk to ences — which comes to an abrupt halt to the great delight of her parents. wondering how the movie will end. Remember” and “Message in a Bottle. ” with a dramatic exit initiated by Allie’s However, she soon realizes that she “The .Notebook” mania hit Americans The movie begins with an adorable eld­ disapproving parents. must see her first love one last time of all ages and genders and tells of the erly man reading to his wife, who is Allie is eventually able to move Noah before taking the plunge. It quickly widespread desire for searing drama in afflicted with Alzheimer’s, from a worn out of the forefront of her mind and becomes evident that the sizzling one’s own life. Unfortunately for many begins a new relation­ flame, which once burned strongly students, it often proves a challenge ship with an injured sol­ between them, is nowhere near extin­ just to find the time to sleep and per­ The Notebook dier she meets while guished. Allie must make the difficult chance dream of such scorching pas­ working as a nurse dur­ choice between a safe bet and an sion with the rampant never-ending ing World War II. The unbridled passion. reading assignments and excruciating­ New Line Platinum Series soldier is a successful The movie follows the book reason­ ly lengthy and tedious science labs. businessman named Lon ably closely and the onscreen chem­ For those who know what I am talk­ N e w L in e (James Mardsen, best istry between up-and-coming actors ing about, live vicariously through the « known for his work as Gosling and McAdams does justice to characters of “The Notebook. ” After JLJLJiLJlL g> one-eyed-wonder the ardor expertly articulated by all, “The O.C.” is a rerun this week. Cyclops in “X-Men”). Sparks in his tumultuous novel. Several iju VjJ WJW VjJ Vp Lon eventually propos­ twists enrich the plot and leave the Contact Julie Hynes at es to Allie, who accepts audience at the edge of their seats [email protected] page 18 The Observer ♦ CLASSIFIEDS Wednesday, March 30, 2005

NBA Sonics overpower Grizzlies 102-99 for playoff berth

Associated Press Denver and 2 1/2 in front of the two battled for a rebound. Minnesota. “There’s nothing I can say MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After a “It’s frustrating to lose at any that wouldn’t get me fined,” two-year absence, the Seattle time,” Gasol said. “At this point Mitchell said. “When you have SuperSonics are in the Western in the season, it’s more frus­ three or four players cursing at Conference playoffs again. trating because we’re trying to each other, how do you deter­ The Sonics clinched a playoff move forward. It especially mine which one said the worst berth with a victory over the hurts to lose at home. We of the profanity?” Memphis Grizzlies. They were should protect our home court The Heat didn’t escape the led by Ray Allen and Jerome better.” game unscathed. Eddie Jones, James with 22 points each, who had 11 rebounds for just James' a career high. Miami 103, Toronto 91 the 14th double-double of his “This is a big win to come on A distinct chill was coming career, injured his right ankle the road and have some guys from the sheet of ice that will with 1:11 left and was helped down and find a way to win like host a traveling skating show off the floor. He appeared to that is pretty impressive for our this week. And when the roll the ankle while leaping into team,” said Seattle guard Luke Toronto Raptors lost their cool, the first row of stands for a Ridnour. “It feels good to make they were finished. loose ball, but X-rays were neg­ sure we’re in the playoffs.” Shaquille O’Neal had 28 ative. Ridnour keyed a fourth-quar­ points and Dwyane Wade added Jones, who received treat­ ter comeback for Seattle (49- 27, leading the Miami Heat to a ment after the game and said 21), which trailed by 14 earlier. win in a game marred by the the ankle “wasn’t all that bad,” His 3-pointer with 2:55 left fourth-quarter ejections of and he’s hopeful of playing in completed the Sonics’ rally for Raptors forward Morris Indiana on Thursday. a 93-92 lead. Peterson and coach Sam Memphis tied the game at 99 Mitchell. LA Lakers 117, New York 107 after Pau Gasol converted a 3- Damon Jones added 14 for The Los Angeles Lakers broke point play with :46.2 remain­ Miami, which outscored their eight-game losing streak ing. James, who was 9 -o f-ll Toronto 24-10 over the final when Kobe Bryant scored 20 of from the field, made one free 8:01, extended its franchise- his 32 points in the second half throw with 27.6 left. Ridnour’s best home winning streak to 17 to beat the road-weary New two free throws with 15.2 left games and moved 10 games York Knicks. gave the Sonics their final mar­ ahead of Detroit in the Eastern New York’s Stephen Marbury gin. Conference standings. The Heat had a season-high 45 points, Mike Miller missed a pair of could clinch home-court advan­ six rebounds and 10 assists in long 3-pointers in the final sec­ tage for the first three playoff defeat. He scored 34 in the sec­ onds as the Grizzlies lost their rounds by Saturday. ond half, shooting 9-of-13 from third straight and fourth out of “Sometimes we come out fast, the floor and 10-of-ll from the their last five. sometimes we don’t,” Wade foul line. He wound up making Ridnour finished with 15 said. “But as long as we end 12 of 22 field goals and 15 of points for Seattle, while reserve strong, that’s all we really care 16 free throws in falling five Damien Wilkins added 13. about.” points shy of his career high. Reggie Evans scored 12 points Rafer Alston had 19 points The losing streak was the AP and grabbed 13 rebounds and and Chris Bosh had a 16-point, second longest for the Lakers Seattle SuperSonics guard Luke Ridnour, left, and center Jerome kept Seattle in the game as the 13-rebound game for the (33-37) since they moved from James, right, try to steal the ball from Memphis Grizzlies forward Sonics struggled in the first Raptors, who also got 15 points Minneapolis to Los Angeles in Pau Gasol. The SuperSonics won 102-99. half. from Peterson. 1960. The Lakers lost their last The Sonics were without Miami led by six points with 10 games of the 1993-94 sea­ to let a sore left ankle, lack of said Brendan Malone, 3-2 since Rashard Lewis, their second- 3:46 left when Wade drove the son. That was the last time they sleep or blown layup affect him. replacing the fired Paul Silas as leading scorer, who sat out with lane and was fouled by failed to qualify for the playoffs, James hit two key 3-pointers Cavaliers coach. “We pushed a right foot injury, and reserve Peterson. The two got tangled something they seem destined down the stretch and scored 22 the ball and ran off our forward Danny Fortson, who is up, exchanged words and were to do this year for just the sec­ points to lead the Cleveland defense. Our defense was very recovering from a left ankle separated — but Peterson kept ond time since 1976. They are Cavaliers past the Los Angeles good.” sprain. shouting as O’Neal tried to in 10th place in the Western Clippers 94-84 Tuesday night. Zydrunas Ilgauskas had 19 “We won a game that a lot of intervene. Conference, and trail Denver “I thought we would be a lot points, 15 rebounds and three people didn’t think we could “He fouled me pretty hard for the eighth and final playoff more tired,” said James, who blocked shots as the Cavaliers win,” said Seattle coach Nate and after the play, he fouled me berth by 5 1/2 games with 12 got treatment on his ankle moved within 1 1/2 games of McMillan, whose team leads the again,” Wade said. " I let him remaining. before the game and shot just Washington for fourth place Northwest Division by 10 1/2 know, pretty much, that you Caron Butler added 26 points 7-for-20 from. “I felt OK. overall in the Eastern games over Denver. can’t do that.” for Los Angeles. Devean “We ran early and just Conference. The top four teams Gasol, in his best perform­ Wade was called for one tech­ George, playing just his third jumped on them. We worked get the home-court edge in the ance since returning March 20 nical; Peterson was called for game of the season, had 18 together defensively and were first round and Cleveland is 26- from a foot injury, led Memphis two, drawing the second after points and Chucky Atkins just playing complete basket­ 9 at Gund Arena. with 24 points and eight his shouting fit. scored 12 for the Lakers, who ball.” “We want the playoffs and we rebounds. Bonzi Wells scored “We were playing hard and shot 53.4 percent and commit­ Cleveland had lost five of six want to be at home, too,” said 17, and Shane Battier added 16 for the most part I thought we ted only 10 turnovers two days before rallying for a one-point point guard Eric Snow. "Every points. Stromile Swift and Earl had a chance to win the game,” after committing a season-high overtime win Monday in New team is fighting for it now and Watson finished with 15 each Peterson said. “So when some­ 27. Orleans. The win Tuesday gave we’re right there. We have to for the Grizzlies. thing like that happens, (it’s) The Lakers, who have had the Cavaliers victories on con­ keep winning.” While Seattle was celebrating your emotions that take charge. defensive problems all season, secutive nights for the first time Corey Maggette scored 26 its playoff-clinching win, I got the short end of the stick.” are now 7-32 in games where since Nov. 26-27 and revitalized points to lead Los Angeles, but Memphis was wondering how Mitchell was thrown out with their opponent scores 100 or their quest for home-court the Clippers have lost four its current slide could affect its 1:47 remaining after arguing a more points. advantage in the playoffs. straight on the road, where playoff hopes. The Grizzlies are foul called against Jalen Rose, “We got to bed at three or they are 7-26 with eight of their currently in the seventh spot, who clearly tried to trip Eddie Cleveland 94, LA Clippers 84 four this morning, but I thought final 11 games away from but only a half game ahead of Jones under the basket after LeBron James was not about we had an awful lot of energy,” home.

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T e n n is Sharapova outlasts Henin-Hardenne in Nasdaq 100 Open

and beat French Open champion “She's tall and she’s powerful. Wimbledon champion Gaston Gaudio 7-6 (7), 6-2. She’s a great player.” is set to face one of Gaudio faded after converting But with Sharapova on the just one of 10 breakpoint chances verge of victory at 5-4, 40-love in Williams sisters next in the opening set, which lasted the second set, Henin-Hardenne 85 minutes. saved three match points.

Associated Press Two Spaniards made the men’s Sharapova then double-faulted to final eight. Rafael Nadal, an 18- lose the game. KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Maria year-old left-hander with two With Henin-Hardenne hitting Sharapova started strong and titles already this year, beat No. her groundstrokes more aggres­ finished fast, while Justine 13-seeded Ivan Ljubicic 6-4, 6-7 sively, Sharapova saved three set Henin-Hardenne was feisty but (5), 6-3. Unseeded David Ferrer points to hold for 6-6, then saved rusty. rallied past countryman Juan three more in the tiebreaker Henin-Hardenne, playing her Carlos Ferrero 6-7 (7), 6-3, 7-5. before dumping a backhand in first tournament in seven No. 26 Dominik Hrbaty, who the net on the final point of the months, staged a gallant come­ upset Marat Safin in the third set. back Tuesday but lost to round, eliminated 18-year-old “You just keep fighting and Sharapova 6-1, 6-7 (6), 6-2 in the Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-3. keep being positive,” Sharapova quarterfinals of the Nasdaq-100 Henin-Hardenne, coming back said. “Easy to say hard to do.” Open. from a virus and knee injury, was She quickly regrouped in the “She has been a top player,” pleased to win three matches final set, taking a 3-0 lead Sharapova said. “I was expecting and give Sharapova a battle. against a tiring Henin-Hardenne a really tough match. It came out “It’s pretty amazing,” the and improved to 5-0 in quarterfi­ to be really tough.” three-time Grand Slam champion nals this year. She has rebounded Sharapova, seeded second, said. “I couldn’t imagine before from a 6-0, 6-0 loss to Lindsay failed to convert three match coming to Miami that I would Davenport at Indian Wells earlier points in the second set but final­ play at this level. I did a good job, this month. ly closed out the victory an hour so it’s good for my confidence.” The first set of the Agassi- later with a backhand winner Against Sharapova, Henin- Gaudio match was an endurance accompanied by her trademark Hardenne dug in after a poor test with plenty of long rallies shriek. start. She shanked several shots and each player winning 61 The Wimbledon champion, early, and even her picturesque points. In the tiebreaker, Gaudio who said she has been winning backhand malfunctioned on a committed a foot fault and six lately despite a sore back, will mis-hit that sailed 10 feet long on unforced errors, allowing Agassi play a Williams sister in the break point. She blew an over­ to take control. semifinals Thursday. Serena and head and lost that game, too, and Midway through the second Venus, both three-time champi­ hit a drop shot that didn’t even set, it became clear Gaudio was ons at Key Biscayne, were sched­ reach the net. spent and his judgment uled for their first meeting since Sharapova, meanwhile, repeat­ impaired. The Argentine tried an July 2003 on Tuesday night. edly placed shots inches inside acrobatic shot between his legs Advancing to the men’s quar­ the lines to keep Henin- and dumped the ball into the net terfinals was six-time Key Flardenne on the defensive. to fall behind 4-2. Biscayne champ Andre Agassi, “She was playing unbelievable “It’s an odd shot to play in that Maria Sharapova makes a return in the Japan Open last season. who endured a grueling first set tennis,” Henin-Hardenne said. situation,” Agassi said. Sharapova defeated Justine Henin-Hardenne in the Nasdaq 100 Open.

The Schiavo Case: Life and Death - Faith, Law, and Morality - A Law School Panel Discussion

4:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2005 Law School Courtroom

Professor John H. Robinson What Does the Catholic Tradition Say about Artificial Nutrition and Hydration for Patients in a Persistent Vegetative State?

Professor Anthony J. Bellia, Jr. Can and Should Congress Give the Federal Courts Jurisdiction to Hear a Case Already Decided by the Florida Courts?

Professor Richard XV. Garnett W ere Terri Schiavo’s Religious-Freedom Rights Violated?

Professor John VI. Finnis How do Law and Morality Relate in the Schiavo Case?

Professor M. Cathleen Kaveny, moderator Wednesday, March 30, 2005 The Observer ♦ SPORTS page 21

NFL NBA Three Panthers investigated for steroids Fan pleads

weeks of the Panthers’ appear­ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, subpoena that sought contact Sauerbrun, Mitchell, ance in the 2004 Super Bowl. obtained 11 refills over an information for several players no contest Steussie had steroid In addition to the cream, eight-month period in 2004, as part of the probe of Shortt. which is banned by the NFL, CBS reported. llurney has stressed that prescriptions filled Sauerbrun — one of the “We’ve heard rumors and none of the team’s players to charges league’s top punters — also speculation about what was have tested positive for Associated Press obtained syringes and the going to be in the CBS report, steroids. injectable steroid Stanozolol, but this is the first time we’ve According to a report last Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — which is also banned by the heard the specific allegations,” month in The State of PONTIAC, Mich. — A fan Carolina Panthers Todd league. Panthers general manager Columbia, Shortt has been charged with throwing a chair Sauerbrun and Jeff Mitchell The prescriptions were Marty llurney said. “Obviously under investigation since May. during one of the worst brawls and former player Todd reportedly written by Dr. any time there is a possible In September, authorities in U.S. sports history pleaded Steussie had steroid prescrip­ James Shortl, who is the sub­ connection with alleged raided Shortt’s Health no contest Tuesday to felony tions filled by a West ject of a Drug Enforcement actions that violate NFL rules, Dimensions office and assault, lie is expected to Columbia, S.C., doctor now Administration probe for it concerns us greatly. Congaree Pharmacy near the receive a sentence ranging under investigation by federal allegedly prescribing steroids “We are dealing with allega­ Columbia Metropolitan from probation to three months authorities, according to a “60 and other performance- tions right now and we will Airport. State and federal in jail. Minutes Wednesday” report. enhancing drugs. continue to cooperate with the agents seized computer data, Bryant Jackson was the only In a release Tuesday, the CBS Mitchell, a center, filled a NFL and law enforcement in at least 21 boxes of patient one of the 13 players and fans News show said the players all testosterone prescription seven this matter.” and medical records and 256 charged with a felony for their had prescriptions for testos­ times, while Steussie, an offen­ The Panthers have been audio cassettes, the paper alleged role in the Nov. 19 terone cream filled within two sive lineman now with the cooperating with a federal reported. melee during an Indiana Pacers-Detroit Pistons game at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Ran Lee Chabot indicated OK. SO MY SUBS REALLY AREN'T GOURMET AND ESTABLISHED IN CHARLESTON, IL WE'RE NOT FRENCH EITHER. MY SUBS JUST TASTE she would sentence Jackson to IN 1983 TO ADD TO STUDENTS GPA A LITTLE BETTER, THAT'S ALL! I WANTED TO up to three months in jail, but j o CALL IT JIMMY JOHN'S TASTY SANDWICHES, BUT AND GENERAL DATING ABILITY. ** he could got probation if he MY MOM TOLD ME TO STICK WITH GOURMET. expresses remorse at the sen­ SHE THINKS WHATEVER I DO IS GOURMET, BUT I DON'T THINK EITHER OF US KNOWS WHAT IT tencing hearing May 3. MEANS. SO LET'S STICK WITH TASTY! Events at The Palace were Since. TT ■ ■ 1 9 8 3 triggered by a “mob mentality,” the judge said. “It’s been reported to me that 3 3 i f ^4.75 \ _ he is otherwise a productive _ _ /# # Y _ member of society, lie has a job, he has a family, he has 8" SOB SANDWICHES ° o ° i . m e t s s a S d w i c » 6 S [g ia n t cure SANDWICHES kids, and he supports them,” All of my tasty sub sandwiches are a full 8 inches of My club sandwiches have twice the meat and cheese, try it Chabot said. homemade French bread, fresh veggies and the finest on my fresh baked thick sliced 7 grain bread or my famous Assistant county prosecutor meats & cheese I can buy! And if it matters to you. homemade french bread! Paul Walton, however, said his we slice everything fresh everyday in this store, right office would request a sentence here where you can see it. (No mystery meat here!) #7 GOURMET SMOKED HAM CLUB of one year in jail — in part PLAIN SLIMS™ A full 1/4 pound of real applewood smoked ham, provolone because of Jackson’s prior #1 PEPE® cheese, lettuce, tomato. & real mayo! (A real stack) record. He has a 1993 convic­ Real applewood smoked ham and provolone cheese Any Sub minus the veggies and sauce tion for carrying a concealed garnished with lettuce, tomato, and mayo. (Awesome!) SLIM I Ham & cheese #8 BILLY CLUB® weapon, a 1987 conviction for Roast beef, ham, provolone, Dijon mustard, lettuce, SLIM 2 Boast Beef unlawful driving away and a #2 BIG JOHN® tomato. & mayo. (Here's to my old pal Billy who misdemeanor domestic violence Medium rare shaved roast beef, topped with yummy SLIM 3 Tuna salad invented this great combo.) conviction, Walton said. mayo, lettuce, and tomato. (Can’t beat this one!) SLIM 4 Turkey breast Walton said the mob mentali­ SLIM 5 Salami, capicola. cheese #9 ITALIAN NIGHT CLUB® ty didn’t excuse Jackson’s #3 SORRY CHARLIE SLIM 6 Double provolone Real genoa salami, Italian capicola. smoked ham, and California baby tuna, mixed with celery, onions, and actions and noted that provolone cheese all topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, Jackson’s actions endangered our tasty sauce, then topped with alfalfa sprouts, mayo, and our homemade Italian vinaigrette. cucumber, lettuce, and tomato. (My tuna rocks!) children who were among the Low Carh Lettuce Wrap (You hav'ta order hot peppers, just ask!) fans at The Palace. #4 TURKEY TOM® “These are adults, ” he said of fresh sliced turkey breast, topped with lettuce, #10 HUNTER'S CLUB® the brawl participants. “They A full 1/4 pound of fresh sliced medium rare roast beef, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, and mayo. (The original) c Q D lM S IP should be able to control them­ provolone, lettuce, tomato. & mayo. (It rocks!!!) Same ingredients and price of the selves. If they can’t, they should #5 VITO™ sub or club without the bread. be in jail.” The original Italian sub with genoa salami, provolone. #11 COUNTRY CLUB® Jackson and his attorney, Fresh sliced turkey breast, applewood smoked ham. capicola. onion, lettuce, tomato, & a real tasty Italian Christopher McGrath, declined provolone, and tons of lettuce, tomato, and mayo! vinaigrette. (Order it with hot peppers, trust me!) to comment after the hearing. (A very traditional, yet always exceptional classic!) Jackson, a 37-year-old resi­ #6 VEGETARIAN ® #12 BEACH CLUB® (£> dent of Genesee County’s Several layers of provolone cheese separated by real BOX LUNCHES. PLATTERS. PARTIES! Mundy Township, is accused of Fresh baked turkey breast, provolone cheese, avocado avocado spread, alfalfa sprouts, sliced cucumber, lettuce, dislodging a chair and heaving tomato, and mayo. (Truly a gourmet sub not for vegetarians DELIVERY ORDERS will include a spread, sliced cucumber, sprouts, lettuce, tomato, and delivery charge per item. mayo! (It's the real deal folks, and it ain't even California.) it over his head, hitting several only ...... peace dude!) people. He also is accused of **** JIMMYJOHNS.COM**** throwing a drink at the Pacers J.J.B.L.T.” #13 GOURMET VEGGIE CLUB® as they left the court area. Double provolone. real avocado spread, sliced Bacon, lettuce, tomato. & mayo. He pleaded no contest to one (The only better BIT is mama's BIT. this one rules!) cucumber, alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. (Try it on my 7 grain whole wheat bread. This veggie count of felony assault and one sandwich is world class!) count of misdemeanor assault _Ab.7S V. and battery A no contest plea THE J.J. #14 BOOTLEGGER CLUB® is not an admission of guilt but ★ SIDE ITEMS ★ is treated as such for sentenc­ * Soda Pop ...... 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(I guarantee it's awesome!) detail that 90 days in jail is one of our homemade French buns insufficient, Jackson has the FREEBIES (SUBS 6 CLUBS ONLY) then smothered with onions, mayo, #16 CLUB LULU™ right to withdraw his plea and Onion, lettuce, alfalfa sprouts, tomato, mayo, sliced lettuce, tomato. & our homemade Fresh sliced turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato. & the case could proceed to trial, cucumber, Dijon mustard, oil & vinegar, and oregano. Italian dressing. mayo. (JJ’s original turkey & bacon club) Walton said. Three other fans were sen­ tenced to probation earlier this month for walking on the court 5 WE DELIVER! 7 DAYS A WEEK ffl or throwing objects. A motion hearing is sched­ uled for April 8 in the cases of SOUTH BEND 54570 N. 574.277.8500 the five Pacers charged in the brawl — Ron Artest, Jermaine O'Neal, Stephen Jackson, Anthony Johnson and David "YOUR MOM WANTS YOU TO EAT AT JIMMY JOHN'S!" Harrison — and the other four fans. ® 2005 JIMMY JOHN'S FRANCHISE INC. ILL RIGHTS RESERVED. We Reserve The Right To Make Any M enu Changes. page 22 The Observer ♦ SPORTS Wednesday, March 30, 2005

NCAA M e n ’s B asketball Pearl to take on Volunteers' coaching position

Associated Press around. The 45-year-old coach Milwaukee to the round of 16 contract for $194,000. the women’s basketball pro­ won a national championship this year for the first time, Wisconsin-Milwaukee athlet­ gram. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Bruce during nine seasons at beating Alabama and Boston ic director Bud Haidet was dis­ “It’s time for us to hold our Pearl plans to stay at Division II Southern Indiana College before falling to top- appointed Pearl was leaving, end up,” Pearl said, with foot­ Tennessee for a while. before moving to Wisconsin- seeded Illinois. The Vols but said the departure didn’t ball coach Phillip Fulmer look­ After leading 1 2th-seeded Milwaukee four years ago. haven’t been in the tourna­ come as a total surprise. ing on. Wisconsin-Milwaukee on a “This is my dream to be able ment since 2001 and missed it “Success is always a double- Tennessee women’s coach surprising run through the to run a program like this,” he in all four years under the edged sword in our business,” Pat Summitt, whose name NCAA tournament, Pearl was said. “And because I am built fired Buzz Peterson. he said. often comes up as a candidate introduced as the Volunteers’ that way, I am digging in.” He was fired March 13 after Pearl told the UWM players to be the men’s coach, said she sixth basketball coach in 16 University president John a 14-17 season. Sunday night about his deci­ has heard “great things” about years. Petersen appreciated the sen­ “I have complete confidence sion. Pearl. “The one thing about coach­ timent. that he will take our program “To be honest, 1 guess I’m a Pearl huddled with Ten­ ing that is the most challeng­ He gave Pearl a Tennessee to the next level,” university little surprised that he went to nessee players Monday before ing is that it is nomadic in jersey with the No. 14, mark­ president John Petersen said Tennessee as far as it being the official announcement. nature,” Pearl said Monday. “If ing his 14th season as a coach, of Pearl, whose career record his first offer,” guard Mark Players said they liked what you win, they are worried you and expressed hope that he is 317-84. Pancratz said. they heard. are going to leave. And if you would be presenting Pearl Tennessee doubled Pearl’s Pearl wants the Tennessee “I feel a lot better that we lose, they are packing your with another one — a No. 24 package with a five-year deal men to play up to the reputa­ have a coach and he wants to bags. There just doesn’t seem — in 10 years as Petersen paying $800,000 a year, plus tion of the university’s other play the style of play that I like to be anything in between.” retires. bonuses, and agreed to buy nationally ranked programs, to play,” junior guard C.J. Pearl has done some moving Pearl took Wisconsin- out his Wisconsin-Milwaukee notably the football team and Watson said.

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team record prev. 1 Michigan (17) 31-1 1 2 Arizona (3) 26-2 2 3 California 29-3 3 Sophomore Charlie Villanueva, third from right, walks dejectedly off the court during Connecticut’s second- 4 Texas 26-4 4 round loss to North Carolina State March 20. Villanueva declared for the NBA draft Tuesday. 5 Tennessee 37-4 5 6 Texas A&M 31-2 T7 7 Stanford 23-4 6 8 Baylor 31-4 T7 UConn's Villanueva declares for draft 9 Oklahoma 33-6 9 10 UCLA 18-6 10 “I knew I wasn’t ready,” with the smaller forwards pro in part because his Alabama 36-7 11 Associated Press 11 Villanueva said. “1 know I in the league. mother was in a serious 12 Georgia 28-7 12 STORKS, Conn. — Two have to work on my body, Connecticut coach Jim car accident last year on 13 Florida 27-6 14 to get stronger, but I’m 100 14 Louisiana-Lafayette 22-7 13 years ago, Charlie Calhoun told Villanueva he her way to work, and he 15 Oregon State 19-6 15 Villanueva thought he was percent confident this time. needs a lot of work in the doesn’t want her to have to 16 Missouri 27-3 16 ready for the NBA. Now, he I didn’t have that feeling weight room to get ready work again. 17 Washington 16-9 17 says he’s sure. coming out of high school.” for the pros. . Even though Villanueva 18 Fresno State 20-7 ’ 18 UConn’s 6-fo o t-ll, 240- Villanueva led the Villanueva is the ninth will likely earn millions of 19 Iowa 25-5 21 pound sophomore forward Huskies in scoring this sea­ player during Calhoun’s dollars next year, his 20 Arizona State 25-7 22 said Tuesday he will skip son, averaging 13.6 points tenure at UConn to leave departure will hurt 21 Georgia Tech 32-7 23 his final two years of col­ and 8.3 rebounds per school early for the NBA. UConn’s grade under a sys­ 22 Nebraska 20-11 T19 lege eligibility to enter the game. Scouts have praised The coach said he is not tem being implemented to 23 Northwestern 18-9 24 NBA draft. Villanueva’s ball-handling, shy about telling players evaluate academic 24 Creighton 22-4 NR It will be the second time passing and shot-blocking when he thinks they are progress of NCAA pro­ 25 LSU 17-11 T19 Villanueva has gone skills, and have projected not ready. grams. Calhoun said that through the NBA evalua­ he will be a late first-round “I don’t think Charlie’s should be changed. tion process. Coming out of pick. making a mistake," he “Right now, we seem to Blair Academy in Scouts also have said. “Would I have liked have lost a little bit of sight Big East Baseball Blairstown, N.J., in 2003, expressed concern he’s not him to stay for another that a few of our very, very Villanueva declared for the big enough to pound with year? Yeah. Could he use special students have an draft, but changed his the power forwards in the another year? To some opportunity to get a very, team overall conf. mind after workouts in NBA, and he might not degree, they all could.” very special job,” Calhoun 1 Boston College 14-6 3-1 front of NBA scouts. have the defense to stay Villanueva chose to go said. 2 Rutgers 12-8 3-1 3 NOTRE DAME 12-10 3-1 4 Villanova 12-6-1 2-2 n r ie f 5 Georgetown 14-10 2-2 I B 6 Connecticut 12-5 1-1 7 St. John's 9-9 1-1 Yankees fill hole, deal for 3-1, for Columbus. tions to our program and wish them 8 Pittsburgh 11-8 1-3 minor league catcher Boilermakers plan trans­ nothing but the best.” 9 West Virginia 9-14 1-3 Nieves fers after coach’s retire­ ‘Big Cat’ retires 10 Seton Hall 5-13 1:3 TAMPA, Fla. — The New York ment NEW YORK — Andres Galarraga Yankees acquired minor league WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue retired Tuesday after a subpar catcher Wil Nieves from the Los players Xavier Price and Adam spring training with the New York Angeles Angels for right-hander Bret Liddell have announced they will Mots, leaving him a homer shy of Prinz on Tuesday. transfer after the spring semester 400 for his career. By trading for Nieves the Yankees ends. The 43-year-old first baseman filled a hole created when they sent Price, a 6-foot-3 freshman from signed a minor league deal with the around the dial top prospect Dioner Navarro to O’Eallon, 111., played in 26 games and Mets in the offseason after making Arizona in the deal for Randy started five, averaging 3.1 points and his second successful return from Johnson in January. 1.7 rebounds. non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma last sea­ Nieves will be assigned to Triple-A Liddell, a 6-7 redshirt freshman son. NBA Columbus, but Yankees general man­ from DeKalb, Ind., scored five points A five-time All-Star and two-time Bulls at Bobcats 7 p.m., Comcast ager Brian Cashman said Nieves and had 12 rebounds in 10 appear­ Gold Glove in a 19-year career, Nuggets at Jazz 9 p.m., Altitude could be the first player called up if ances during a 7-21 season for the Galarraga was hitting just .235 in 17 76ers at Suns 10 p.m., ESPN Jorge Posada or John Flaherty are Boilermakers. games for the Mets this spring, with injured. “Adam and Xavier have decided three home runs and seven RBIs. “It will add depth at catcher,” it’s best to go in another direction The Big Cat would have likely been MLB Spring Training Cashman said. with their careers,” incoming coach left off New York’s 25-man roster White Sox at Diamondbacks 3:05 p.m., Nieves hit. 297 with 10 homers and Matt Painter said in a statement when the team broke camp. Comcast 53 RBIs in 108 games last season for released Tuesday. “We’ve told both “This is a sad day for me, but I Triple-A Salt Lake. Adam and Xavier that we will assist honestly felt it was the right time to Prinz went 1-0 with a 5.08 ERA in them in finding a new place to play step away,” Galarraga said. “1 just 26 games with New York last season, basketball and continue their educa­ wasn’t playing up to the expectations lie also made 29 appearance, going tion. We appreciate their contribu­ that I have set for myself.” page 24 The Observer ♦ SPORTS Wednesday, March 30, 2005

N D W o m e n ’s Lacrosse G ir ls ’ M c Do nald ’s A ll-A m erican G a m e Notre Dame suffers a Rising stars to take the court

Signee Lindsey signed with Big East schools, After a disappointing end to heartbreaking 10-9 loss with Connecticut landing this year’s season last week, Schrader is among Saint Albans, W.Va., native McGraw is excited to see Renee Montgomery and Schrader play in the Joyce time in seven meetings that the players competing Rutgers signing center Kia Center, as she will give a By MATT PUGLISI Eagles have knocked off the Vaughn out of the Bronx, N.Y. sneak peak into the future of Associate Sports Editor Irish. Both are set to Irish basketball. The season-long trend of By H E A T H E R V A N play on the East “It’ll be nice to HOEGARDEN The calendar may have said falling behind early continued to squad, and “I t ’ll be nice to see see her on our “Easter” this weekend, but it was plague the Irish Saturday. Sports Writer tonight will floor and what more like “Groundhog Day” for After the Eagles netted a pair likely mark the her on our floor, she looks like, Notre Dame. of goals in the game’s first four The country’s top women’s first of many and what she looks because she’s For the second time this sea­ minutes for a quick 2-0 lead, basketball players take to the matchups like, because she’s 'somebody we’re son, the Irish (2-5, 0-1 confer­ Irish midfielder Lindsay Shaffer court at the Joyce Center between the really counting ence) rallied to tie the contest in put visiting Notre Dame on the tonight, one of whom will three Big East- someone we’re on to score [next the game’s waning minutes, only board seven minutes later. make Notre Dame her home bound seniors. really counting on season],” Mc­ to fall in overtime as the Notre The Irish would find the back next fall. But it is a Big to score [next Graw said. Dame dropped a 10-9 heart- of the net only once more in the Notre Dame signee Lindsey 12 school that “She’s a great breaker to Boston College in its first half on a tally by attack Schrader will give the home­ has the most season], ” scorer. She can Big East opener in Waltham, Mary McGrath with 1:11 remain­ town crowd a glimpse into McDonald’s All- shoot the three, Mass., Saturday afternoon. ing in the half. the future of Irish basketball A m e r 1 cans. Muffet McGraw she’s got great The Irish lost by the same The Eagles, on the other hand, in tonight’s McDonald’s All- Texas has Irish coach hands, she’s score in overtime to No. 19 posted four goals in the same American High School signed three of tough, she’s Vanderbilt three weeks ago on span to take a 6-2 lead at the Basketball game. the All-Amer­ physical, ,she’s March 9,in Nashville, Tenn. break and put the Irish in a “It's a thrill [for her] to icans — point ;uard Erika aggressive, and that’s what “I don’t want to take anything familiar position this season — make the team,” Irish coach Arriaran (Norco, Calif.), for­ this team needs.” away from Boston College, but I behind. Muffet McGraw said of the ward Crystal Boyd (North And so with Schrader mak­ definitely felt like there were “We are spotting teams big top recruit. Little Rock, Ark.) and for­ ing her first appearance on things that we did in our lack of leads in the first half, and then “To be here it’s nice, first of ward Earnesia Williams the home court of the Irish. execution that they were able to we make these furious come­ all, that it’s close to home, so (Sapupla, Okla.). All three McGraw is ready for the star capitalize on,” Irish coach Tracy backs, and we outscore people in her parents can come down, will play for the West team. senior to wear a Notre Dame Coyne said. “It was more our the second half, but we give but just to be here at Notre But for Irish fans, Schrader uniform. own mistakes.” them too much of a cushion,” Dame, with everyone around,. is the main attraction. “We’re just anxious to get Trailing 9-8 with just 1:07 on Coyne said. “We’re not coming I think she’s really excited The 6-foot forward/guard her in here and have her the clock, standout Irish attack out completely ready to play in about that.” averaged 22.1 points and make that adjustment to the Crysti Foote beat Eagle goal­ the opening minutes of the Schrader was recently 10.3 rebounds as a senior, en college game that all. fresh­ keeper Tara McKennett for her game.” named Ms.- Basketball in the route to her runaw ay Ms. men have to go th ro u g h ,” first goal of the afternoon — to Mirroring previous games, state of Illinois after leading Basketball aw ard. She McGraw said. go along with a trio of assists — despite the four-goal deficit, Bartlett High School to a sec­ received 94 first place votes, In 2002, current Irish jun­ to knot the game at 9-9 and send Notre Dame refused to roll over ond place finish in the Class 68 more than the first runner ior Courtney LaVere played it to overtime. and hand the contest to Boston AA state tournament and a up, as voted on by the media in the game, winning the 2- However, after leading most of College. 30-5 overall record. in Illinois. ball competition with Irish the contest, Boston College Beginning only 44 seconds into The Notre Dame signee is Schrader should play a key forward Torin Francis of the wouldn’t accept defeat. the second half, McGrath spear­ the only player from Illinois role for next year’s Irish. men’s team. Katherine Wagoner’s unassist­ headed an Irish uprising that on the girls’ roster for the Notre Dame loses leading The fourth annual girls’ ed goal 26 seconds into the extra saw Notre Dame net four consec­ game, and will play on the scorer and All-American game is set to tip off at 5 frame proved to be the differ­ utive goals to tie the game 6-6 at West team. Jacqueline Batteast to gradu­ p.m. tonight at the Joyce ence as Boston College moved to the 7:47 mark. She is joined by 23 other ation after finishing 27-6 this Center. 1-1 in the Big East and 5-1 over­ After McGrath drew the Irish p Layers, including some year and falling to Arizona all on the year. within three with her second whom she w ill likely play State 70-61 in the second Contact Heather Van “In the second three minutes of goal of the game, freshman mid­ against next season. round of the NCAA Hoegarden at the overtime, we had five shots fielder Caitlin McKinney scored a Two of the All-Americans Tournament. [email protected] on goal, so it’s not like we could­ pair of goals and attack Jackie n’t have won the game,” Coyne Bowers finished off the run with said. “Crysti had a shot that we her only goal of the game to even thought went in, but they didn’t up the score. call it. We had our chances to win.” Contact Matt Puglisi at C -s with C h n M n w in A p n l. The victory marked the first [email protected] The Spring Run Elizabeth A Benefit for “Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April’ Blltaisfl this week! IK 6 10K HUM! LV You made it tiz! 1 MIlV wal * We love you. Mom, Dad & Stefan 11:00 A .M . Race will begin at Legends Opens at 10:00 A.M.

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M e n ’s La c r o s s e No. 9 Notre Dame enjoys its share of success

Corrigan had mixed feelings Irish defeat Hofstra, about the team’s perform­ Villanova; improve ance. “There were times when we their record to 5-1 played really, really well," Corrigan said. “I thought most of the first By BO BB Y G R IF F IN half we were outstanding. In Associate Sports Editor the second half, I think we might have fell a little bit like The Easter weekend was a the game was done and we productive one for Notre can’t afford to relax.” Dame, as the Irish continued Playing with consistency is to show why they deserve to something that Corrigan has bo the No. 9 ranked team in stressed the importance of all the country. season. The Irish defeated Hofstra The Irish have plenty of tal­ 9-8 in double overtim e on ent, but carrying the same Saturday and then came back amount of intensity through­ to defeat Villanova 11-7 on out a game is something that Monday, improving their over­ their coach maintains still all record to 5-1 on the sea­ needs improvement. son. “We've got to be more con­ Hofstra rallied from a two sistent. Coming out of the goal deficit with two minutes weekend I think that's the remaining to tie the score at thing we have to realize, eight, forcing the overtime you’ve got to be consistent against Notre Dame. LUKAS MENDOZA/The Observer over 60 minutes. The Irish prevailed when Senior attack Matt Malakoff struggles to gain control of the ball during a game against Butler on “You’ve got to continue to Pat Walsh scored his sixth March 19. Last weekend, the Irish Improved their record to 5-1 after defeating Hofstra and Villanova. adjust throughout games goal of the game to break the because people adjust to stalemate. back after giving up the game make up date from the March tions like that for the entire you.” Walsh, who hails from Long tying goal and win in over­ 8th contest, which was can­ game,” Corrigan said. Coming into the game, Island, NY, also contributed time. celled due to inclement In the midst of the rain, Jim Villanova had a 14-game win­ an assist to commemorate his “Things are tough. You are weather. Morrison led the Irish with ning streak at home. homecoming. on the road in front of 4500 Nevertheless, the two teams four goals to keep the The Irish will travel to "I think we played really people and they scored the had to deal with Mother momentum in Notre Dame’s Hanover, New Hampshire this well at times. We played hard last three goals to tie it up Nature anyway, as conditions favor. Colin Fatli and Matt weekend to take on and we played gritty, and we and it's a perfect opportunity were not much better this Ryan also scored two goals Dartmouth. The game will played with determination to fold if that’s what you are time around. each. start at 2:30 p.m. on down the stretch," Irish coach made of, but our guys didn't “It was a little warmer, but The Irish jumped to a 8-2 Saturday. Kevin Corrigan said. do that and found a way to [there was I a torrential down­ lead to start the game, but Corrigan gave credit to his win the game.” pour the whole game. were outscored 5-3 down the Contact Bobby Griffin at team for being able to fight The Villanova game was a “I ’ve never been in condi­ stretch. [email protected]

O'Grady Latin American Literature Lecture Presents Two Events by the Acclaimed Chilean Author Diamela Eltit "DEL MITO AL MONSTRUO EN TRES NOVELAS CHILENAS" 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 30th 2005 McKenna Hall Center for Continuing Education University of Notre Dame Reception to Follow

Simultaneous Translation Provided of the lecture - FROM MYTH TO MONSTER IN THREE CHILEAN NOVELS

AN INTERVIEW WITH DIAMELA ELTIT 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31st 2005 Department of Special Collections Theodore M. Hesburgh Library University of Notre Dame Reception to Follow page 26 The Observer ♦ SPORTS Wednesday, March 30, 2005

N D Women’s Track and field Irish shine, demonstrate potential in invites

like Stanford with all of the Madia wins the 5,000 competition,” Madia said. meter race and Erigha “Winning that race tells me I’m in good shape at this point in records personal bests the season. It was good to post a time this early in the year.” Teammate Sunni Olding fin­ By RYAN KIEFER ished less than a second behind Sports Writer Madia, rounding out an impres­ sive 1-2 finish in a race that Two meets, one victory and Coach Tim Connelly termed — most importantly — six “NCAA level competition.” Both NCAA regional qualifications. runners qualified for the NCAA So the stal line reads for the regional meet with their times. Notre Dame women's track Madia commented on the team­ team following one of the best work between her and Olding. weekends of the year for the “Sunni has been amazing,” squad. she said. “She’s a great training The Irish sent their best dis­ partner and a great friend. I tance runners to Palo Alto, think that since we run togeth­ Calif, this week­ er everyday, we’ll end to compete be able to push in the Stanford “Winning that race each other to Invitational, reach our goals.” widely consid­ tells me I ’m in good Katie DeRusso ered one of the shape at this point also qualified for premier events in the season. It the NCAA regional on the collegiate with a third-place track slate. was good to post a finish in the stee­ Notre Dame’s time this early in plechase. Junior CHUY BENITEZ/The Observer Freshman Brienne Davis, left, and sophomore Maryann Erigha run in stride with a sprinter from runners shined the year. ” high jumper as junior Stacey Cowan Marquette during the 60-meter dash at the Notre Dame Invitational on Jan. 29. Stephanie Madia broke out of a triumphed over a Stephanie Madia recent slump by Sophomore sprinter Maryann both events. and qualify as many girls as we field of 26 run­ Irish distance runner clearing 1.78 Erigha once again starred for The Irish now move on, rel­ can for NCAAs,” she said. “Last ners to win the meters. The jump the Irish. A week after winning ishing their success this week­ year I ran NCAAs but didn’t run 5,000-meter was Cowan’s best the 200 meters at the Willie end, but also keeping in mind my best, partly because I felt race. Her time was the eighth in over a month and earned her Williams Invitational, the soph­ long-term goals. After her race, like I didn’t belong. This year, I best in the United States this a third place finish. omore turned in personal best Madia was asked about goals want to feel like I belong at the season. Madia realized the sig­ While distance runners were times in both the 100 and 200 for herself and the team this championships, and we as nificance of her accomplish­ in California, sprinters and meters. Her marks earned her season. Her response showed team belong there.” ment. hurdlers were in Waco, Texas a second- and third-place fin­ the determination she and the “It was great to have an at the Dr. Pepper Invitational ish, respectively, and qualified rest of the Irish possess. Contact Ryan Kiefer at opportunity to run in a race hosted by Baylor University. her for the regional meet in “We want to win the Big East [email protected]

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Tour Guide M anual. Belles anticipate crucial P a g e 2 4 1 . match against Chicago W alking Backwards.

Win over Maroons may any matches since spring The Office of break, when they traveled to earn team an invite to Florida for a preseason tour­ Undergraduate nament. the Midwestern Meet Their match last week was Admissions is now cancelled due to weather con­ ditions and is rescheduled for hiring tour guides By KATE SERYAK Thursday of this week. Sports Writer “We can’t wait to play a for the summer, match, we only hope that the fall, and spring. This afternoon the Belles good weather persists,” will take on the University of Palombo said. Applications are Chicago Maroons in an impor­ “We have been doing a lot of tant non-conference match. conditioning training since available at The team is vying for an spring break because its hard invitation to the Midwestern to get indoor court time and Meet next weekend, and we can’t play in 30-degree defeating Chicago could play weather. So we are really admissions.nd.edu / an important role in the com­ looking forward to just play­ mittee’s decision. ing.” tourguide.pdf Earlier this season, Chicago Although this Belles team is defeated Kalamazoo, a prime young, with sophomores hold­ conference opponent for the ing the No. 3-6 singles seeds, or in 220 Main Belles. players have risen to the chal­ If the Belles win today, they lenge by starting the season Building and are will add a decisive win to off with a record of 3-4. their record and will have “The match experience in due April 8th. indirectly defeated Kala­ Florida really helped the mazoo, an opponent they will sophomores,” Palombo said. not face until the end of the “They are ready to go and Questions? regular season. anxious to play. They weren’t Last year, the Belles beat seeded last year, so they are Contact Jill or Gabe Chicago in a close match. eager to get points for the “We are really looking for­ team and get some wins at 631-7505 ward to playing. They will be under their belt.” really good competition,” cap­ tain Kristen Palombo said. Contact Kate Seryak at The Belles haven’t played [email protected]

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N D S o f t b a l l B a s e b a l l Home season opens with 2-1 Irish victoryTeam aims

Pinch runner Nicole Wicks By JUSTIN SCHUVER replaced Hartmann at second to impress Senior Staff Writer base, and both Wicks and Laing came around to score Carrie Wisen showed she can after Wisen drilled a line-drive at home win games with her bat as well double down the left field line as with her arm. that just stayed fair — landing With the Irish down to their on the chalk line and rolling By TOM DORWART final two outs and behind 1-0 into the corner. Sports W riter against Western Michigan, Wisen’s walk-off double Wisen knocked home a two- spoiled an impressive pitching To the average fan, the baseball RB1 double to give Notre Dame performance for Vanderslik, team’s start to the season might (14-8) a thrilling come-from- who had retired 10 consecutive seem sluggish and disappointing. behind victory in its home batters before Laing’s single in But to the knowledgeable fan, opener Friday. the seventh. Vanderslik only Irish are right on pace for a strong “That was an interesting allowed four hits to the Irish, season. game. I think we made it more striking out two batters. Through 22 games of Notre interesting than it should have “[Vanderslik] did a nice job of Dame’s historic 2002 season, the been," Irish coach Deanna placing the ball and hitting her Irish owned a 12-10 record. From Gum pi' said. “[Wisen] has really spots,” Gumpf said. “Early in there, the Irish won 37 of 43 stepped up with the bat this the game, we didn’t take games en route to (lie school’s sec- year. She hits the ball right on advantage of our opportunities ond-ever trip to the College World the nose.” and would hit it right at people. Series. Wisen, who has made several “But she had a good change- Through 22 games this season, appearances this season as a up working and really did a - the Irish again are at 12-10. relief pitcher, helped take nice job of keeping us off bal­ ERIN VRANISH/The Observer Winners of three of four in Big advantage of a two-base error ance.” Senior pitcher Steffany Stenglein winds up to deliver a pitch East opening series against earlier in the inning. Steffany Stenglein pitched the in last Thursday's game against Western Michigan. Georgetown and Seton Hall, the Bronco starter Tricia first three innings of the game Irish headed into last night's con­ Vanderslik led off the bottom of for the Irish, allowing one run Western Michigan took a to third. test against the Western Michigan the seventh inning by retiring and three hits before being one-run lead in the top of the Notre Dame will be back in Broncos (5-11) with confidence. Meghan Rulhrauff on a ground replaced by Heather Booth. third inning, with Amy Fleming action today with a double- The Irish pitching staff threw ball. Katie laing reached on Booth entered the game and leading off with a double to header at Ivy Field against perhaps its best four-game stretch base with a single to right field shut down the Broncos the rest right field. Fleming was Valparaiso. of the season in conference open­ to start Notre Dame’s one-out of the way, allowing just two replaced by pinch runner “I want to see us go out and ers. Against Seton Hall, the stall' rally. hits in her four innings of Corey Andrezjewski, who dominate somebody,” Gumpf combined for 1.12 ERA and sur­ I.iz Hartmann followed Laing work. advanced to third on an illegal said of the doubleheader. “We rendered just three runs. and hit a ground ball up the “[Stenglein] was giving up pitch by Stenglein and came need to go out there and get The Faster weekend wins left middle that was fumbled by more hits than she usually does around to score on Connie after it early and not let up. I the Irish sitting tied atop the Big Western Michigan shortstop and was getting called for some Kolokithas’ one-out RBI single. want to see us make things East Conference at 3-1. Danielle Daughtry. The ball debatable illegal pitches, so I Stenglein worked out of the happen.” Game 1 vs. Georgetown (6-2, 7 skipped away into centerfield, wanted to do something to inning with no further damage, innings) and both runners moved up a change up the momentum,” striking out Daughtry and get­ Contact Justin Schuver at In the first Thursday game base on the play. Gumpf said. ting Vanderslik to ground out [email protected] against Georgetown, junior Tom Thornton (2-3) fireballed a gem, extending the Irish’s winning streak against Georgetown to 24 games. He was one out away from An Evening of Prayer from Around the W orld a shutout in the 6-2 Irish win. Game 2 vs. Georgetown (8-9,12 innings) The Hoyas rallied for a 9-8 win Please join us fo r an evening o f in the nightcap — a 12-inning, 3- hour-54- minute marathon — to end nine seasons of frustration Christian Taize Prayer against the Irish. The teams com­ bined for 33 hits in the slugfest. as part o f a series exploring the Closer Ryan Doherty suffered his first loss of the season for the Irish. beliefs and practices o f the Game 3 vs. Seton Hall (8-2, 7 w orld’s great faith traditions. innings) Sophomore Jeff Samardzija fanned eight Seton Hall batters for a complete-game victory. The Irish used a three-run fifth to jump out Thursday, March 31, 2005 to an 8-0 lead on the Pirates. Game 4 vs. Seton Hall (4-1) 330 Coleman-Morse Center Fellow sophomore Derik Olvey continued the stellar pitching for the Irish. He only faced 18 Pirate 7-7:45 pm batters through five innings. Senior Matt Edwards continued his hot-hitting with an RBI double in the sixth inning. He extended his hitting streak to nine games. Alex Nettey is riding an 11 -game Sponsored by: hitting streak. Graduate Student Union, ND Muslim Student Association, International Student Services & Activies, and Campus Ministry. Contact Tom Dorwart at [email protected]

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[finish in this year’s NCAA M e n ’s T e n n is Championships] wasn’t really Weathers cutting it. continued from page 32 “One of the things [Athletic Director] Kevin White said to women’s swimming at Notre us as freshmen was that he Irish knock off pair of Big Ten teams Dame.” wanted all of our teams to be The team learned of the No. 1.” match,” Bayliss said. “It’s a nice, the No. 5 slot. decision Tuesday afternoon in During his tenure, Weathers By RAMA GOTTUMUKKALA healthy, competitive rivalry Shuffling their doubles lineup a meeting with two athletic led the Irish to an 86-20 dual Sports Writer between two schools that have dramatically, the Irish had mixed directors, Irish swimmer Katie meet record and was named had a lot of success in numerous results over the weekend but Carroll said, and many swim­ Big East Conference coach of One loss to a Big Ten team is sports over the years. You feel showed flashes of potential. mers left with mixed feelings. the year six times. Notre quite enough, thank you. the electricity in the air when Although the team dropped the “I think the team was Dame also scored points in the Bouncing back from a tough you warm up to play Michigan. It doubles point against Michigan, shocked that it came right NCAA Championship meet loss to Illinois in their last.match, really means something.” they placed well against the now,” Carroll said. every year Weathers was at the Irish made plenty of noise The Irish found themselves in Boilermakers and picked up the Weathers would not com­ the helm. . over the Easter weekend at the an early hole as their revamped early 1-0 advantage. ment further on the reasoning Weathers had previously expense of two other Big Ten doubles lineups dropped the Irish duos Brent D’Amico and behind his decision when con­ coached two seasons at teams. match’s closely contested first Eric Langenkamp and Ryan tacted by The Observer Southern Illinois and three at After clinching a 5-2 victory point. Despite also falling behind Keckley and Barry King posted Tuesday night. South Carolina. While with the against No. 56 Michigan (10-6) at in three first set singles matches, doubles victories at the No. 1 and However, several swimmers Gamecocks, Weathers was a home on Saturday, No. 20 Notre the team bounced back well and No. 2 spots, respectively. had their own opinions on the three-time Metro Conference Dame (15-5) brushed past No. 68 won five of the six individual The 7-0 shutout match against matter. Coach of the Year. Purdue (3-9) with a 7-0 sweep in contests. the Boilermakers was a fairly “The morale hadn’t been But Notre Dame will always West Lafayette on Monday. After the Irish evened the team quick one that saw the Irish what it was in the past, and I be special to the coach. After this weekend’s action, score at 1-1, sophomore Stephen claim five of the singles matches think the athletic directors “I really enjoyed ND a lot, I Notre Dame improved to 6-1 Bass gave the Irish the lead with in straight sets. D’Amico was the noticed that,” Carroll said. really loved the kids I had an against Big Ten opponents on the a win over No. 81 Matko Maravic first player to register a singles Sophomore Jess Stephens opportunity to coach,” season. Their sole defeat came at in a 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 upset. The vic­ victory, defeating Sounak echoed Carroll’s thoughts on Weathers said Tuesday night. the hands of No. 3 Illinois. tory gave Bass his fourth win this Chatterjee in a quick 6-2, 6-2 the team’s morale this year. “I look forward to watching “We play the best teams in the season over a nationally-ranked decision. “If this is what’s best for the them do well in the future.” Big Ten, traditionally,” Irish opponent and improved his Akhvlediani again clinched the team as a whole then this is For now, the Irish are look­ coach Bobby Bayliss said. “It’s a career mark to 14-2 in three-set match victory for Notre Dame what needs to happen,” ing ahead, and seem opti­ good measuring stick for us matches. against Purdue, posting a 6-2, 6- Stephens said. mistic about the future. because, geographically, we’re in “Stephen Bass really deserves 3 victory against Jarred Leihner. While the announcement “I think that people definite­ the center of the Big Ten, and it’s a lot of credit because Maravic “He’s been a pretty big rock for came as a shock to some, ly are looking forward to a easy to schedule. It makes a lot had just beaten one of the best us this year,” Bayliss said. “You some swimmers acknowl­ change to bring some new life of sense, and they’re all good players in the country the week­ better bring your lunch against edged hearing rumors about and change to the team ,” programs. end before at LSU,” Bayliss said. Irackli because you’re going to Weathers’ fate with the Healey said. “We’re very happy to get that “We have a lot of respect for him. be out there a long time if you University. There is no word yet as to a quality of schedule without actu­ All of [Michigan’sI guys played plan on beating him. He keeps “We kind of saw it coming,” replacement for Weathers, but ally being in the Big Ten well against us. I was particular­ the ball deep and he hits big off senior Georgia Healey said. in some eyes he might Conference.” ly proud of the way Irackli the ground, lie’s come probably “Bailey had mentioned some­ not ever be replaced. On Saturday, the Irish contin­ [Akhvlediani I fought and dug out the greatest distance of all our thing about it, and there were “I know that we [the team] ued their annual rivalry against his match against Steve Peretz. players in the last year.” rumors about it, but no one wish him well. We only hope the Wolverines. Notre Dame has In general, we played pretty Notre Dame’s next challenge was completely sure.” for the best for him, and we beaten Michigan the last nine darn well.” will come from No. 44 Southern “I think he needed some­ know that’s what he wants for times the teams have met on Although he dropped the first Methodist in an outdoor show­ thing different in his life to us,” Carroll said. Irish turf. 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games in baseball and never 1/3 inning and Ryan Doherty see a guy locked in that way,” closed the door on Western Edwards Notre Dame coach Paul Michigan with a scoreless continued from page 32 Mainieri said. ninth. Freshman lefthander Wade ' Western Michigan starter run]. I think the wind Korpi threw five quality Derek Schlecker took the loss helped it a little bit,” said innings to earn his second after pitching three innings Edwards, who has nine home victory of the season, yielding and surrendering four earned runs and 35 RBI in 22 games just a three-run homer in the runs. The Broncos, who this season. “I was pretty fourth to the Bronco’s Tony haven’t played a home game sure the other two were Scheffler. Korpi struck out yet this season, dropped to 5- good.” three, walked two and 11. Edwards hit a solo blast in allowed just six base hits. Leading 1-0 in the third, the the first to give the Irish a 1-0 “I thought Wade Korpi was Irish took command of the lead. 11 is next bomb was a phenomenal,” Mainieri said. game with a three-run inning. two-run shot in the third “That was the Wade Korpi we Shortstop Greg Lopez and before he added insurance recruited. He changed speeds centerfielder Alex Nettey both runs with a three-run smash great, and he got ahead of singled to put men on the cor­ in the seventh that cleared hitters.” ners with zero outs. the "Frank Eck Stadium” sign Dan Kapala pitched 2 2/3 Freshman second baseman in left field. innings and gave up two runs, Brett Lilley fell behind two “You can watch a lot of Mike Dury added zero runs in strikeouts before choppy a grounder to the right side of the infield, which scored Lopez and advanced Nettey into scoring position. Edwards then blasted home run No. 2 to give the Irish a 4-0 advantage. After Scheffier’s home run in the top of the fourth, the Irish added a run in the bot­ tom of the fifth. Down in the count 0-2, Nettey was hit by a pitch and advanced to second on Lilley’s fielder’s choice. Edwards was intentionally walked before Matt Bransficld smoked a sharp single through the left side, scoring Nettey and putting Notre Dame ahead 5-3. TIM SULLIVAN/The Observer Nettey added an RBI single Irish wide receiver Jeff Samardzija believes the team will respond in the ninth and finished with well to head coach Charlie Weis’ high expectations this spring. two hits, three runs and an RBI. Weis, it was the lack of rela­ With the victory, Notre tively unknown players that Dame has now won five of its Spring stepped up and made the last six, including four in a continued from page 32 coaching staff take notice row. Tuesday. “I feel like we re playing raise their expectations “The biggest problem I had better baseball,” Mainieri because it just isn’t good today was not seeing enough said. “The pitching is better, enough. They get the message, people that 1 don’t know that which is the big thing. We’ve and I think that’s the important much about making statements been pretty efficient.” thing.” for themselves,” Weis said. “If The Irish face a dreadful 0- Sophomore wide receiver Jeff I ’m going to have this open 24 Chicago State squad at Samardzija fully expects the door policy where everyone 5:05 p.m. today at Frank Eck Irish to deliver on W eis’ has a fair chance to make a Stadium. demands. name for themselves, you’d Freshman Joey Williamson, “He’s a straightforward guy like some people to stand out.” who has six appearances this — he tells you what he thinks, With Notre Dame spring season, will make his first and he tells you what he practice officially underway, DUSTIN MENNELLA/The Observer career start for Notre Dame. wants,” Samardzija said. “He the next step is simply to build Irish third baseman M att Edwards looks a pop-up Into his expects to get that from his on what has been accom­ glove Tuesday night. Edwards hit three home runs in Notre Contact Joe Hettler at players, and we expect to give plished the day before. Dame’s 9-5 win over Western Michigan. [email protected] that to him.” “We set the bar, and now we While practice may have have a long ways to go,” Irish started on the wrong foot, Weis offensive coordinator Michael was ultimately encouraged by Haywood said. “That bar is a THE INSTITUTE FOR what he saw on both sides of little low right now, but with the ball. the kids’ attitudes and expecta­ ETHICAL BUSINESS WORLDWIDE Specifically, Weis was pleased tions, 1 think we can raise it up to see a more holistic, team- each and every day we go out oriented defensive style that to practice.” the new coaching staff has Notes emphasized. ♦ Three Irish players — run­ Invites you to an open lecture “The number one thing I saw ning back Justin Hoskins, on defense — one of the things defensive end Ronald Talley that [defensive coordinator] and offensive guard James *sT

Plymouth in the Indiana Class 3A state championship HIGH SCHOOL game, 74-72. Zeller is one of 24 players selected to participate in the BASKETBALL GAMES 28th annual Boys McDonald’s All-American game at Notre WHERE: Dame’s Joyce Center tonight NOTRE DAME jOYCE CENTER (8 p.m., ESPN). He will com­ pete on the West team. WHEN; “It will be great to have him as a representative for us on GIRLS AT 5:00 P.M. our floor,” Notre Dame coach BOYS AT &Q0 PM. Mike Brey said. The other representative for the state of Indiana is RADIO: Josh McRoberts, a 6-foot-lO, , WSBT (960 AM) 235-pound power forward from Carmel High School in Carmel, Ind., headed for TELEVISION: Duke. GIRLS: TAPE DELAY, 5 00 PM THURSDAY Three colleges (Duke, BOYS; BROADCASTED LIVE Kansas and North Carolina) are tied for the most future GRAHAM EBETSCH/Observer Graphic players on the McDonald’s also gave the 6-foot-ll, 240- Coach Morgan Wootten, All-American Team with pound center the Arthur L. who won 1,274 games as the three each. Oklahoma State Trester mental attitude head coach of Dematha High and Washington both have award. School in Hyattsville, Md., is BETH WERNET/The Observer two recruits on the team. Brey had the opportunity to the chairman of the Irish runner Kurt Benninger, left, ran the fastest 5,000 meters Jack Keefer of Lawrence watch his recruit play in the McDonald’s All-American in school history this weekend. He broke the old mark held by North High School in Semi-state round on March Selection Committee. Luke Walton, pictured at right running for Adidas Sports during Indianapolis, Ind., will coach 19, when Zeller faced anoth­ Wootten, who coached Brey the Meyo Mile on Feb. 5. the East team. er Irish as a player and whom Brey A1 Rhodes of prospect — coached under as an assis­ Ryan Johnson also qualified for Logansport, committed tant before leaving for Duke, the 3,000-meter steeplechase. Ind., High f o o t b a l l was responsible this year for Record Senior Selim Nurudeen got a School will recruit and selecting Zeller and 23 other continued from page 32 rare opportunity for a student- coach Zeller’s defensive players from a field of more athlete — the chance to go home West squad. l i n e m a n than 1,500 nominees. year. over Easter break as he compet­ The Irish Patrick Kuntz. UCLA coach John Wooden Benninger’s time of 13 minutes, ed in the Dr. Pepper Invitational recruit will Brey said he will serve as the chairman of 33.05 seconds was made even at Baylor University in Waco, headline .the was more the game. more incredible by the fact that it Texas. team after than satisfied All net proceeds from the was the first time he had run the Nurudeen,who is from completing a with what he 2005 McDonald’s All- 5,000 meters. Benninger won the Friendswood, Texas, won the near triple­ saw in a 51 - American Game will benefit race with a six-second cushion 110-meter high hurdles in 13.92 double per­ 46 Washing­ the Ronald McDonald House over his nearest competitor and seconds and finished third in the formance at ton win over Charity of South Bend and broke Luke Watson’s old Notre 200-meter dash in 21.53. Canseco Fieldhouse of 27 Roncalli High School. Fort Wayne, Ind. In its histo­ Dame record by two seconds. Coach Piane said that he was points, nine rebounds and a “It’s a four-and-a-half hour ry, the game has raised near­ Head Coach Joe Piane was satisfied with the number of State Finals-record 11 drive back from Seymour, ly $4 million. understandably impressed. qualifying times his team assists. Indiana,” Brey said. “But I “It was wonderful. He was achieved this weekend, but The Indiana High School was smiling the whole way Contact Pat Leonard at under control the whole time. He stressed that there was work to Athletic Association (IHSAA) home.” [email protected] ran the first two miles in 4:24 be done, saying that he hoped the each and then ran the third in team would qualify around 25 4:12,” Piane said. athletes for the regionals. He The 5,000-meter run is equiva­ was, however, pleased with what lent to roughly 3.1 miles. he saw this weekend. In addition to Benninger, the “There were a lot of guys that c Irish men saw several others ran well — it was a very exciting attain NCAA regional qualifying day,” he said. ffc/b c f/fc Rciw/wfroM. A c m e f&c -S’/mVf.' marks at the Stanford meet. Friday and Saturday the Irish Kaleb Van Ort won the 10,000 will be competing at the Indiana meters in 28:59.35. Tim Moore Relays in Bloomington on the and Todd Mobley finished behind campus of Indiana University. Van Ort in the 10,000 but also How the Media Told the Story posted times that qualified for the Contact John Everett at regional meet. Todd Ptacek and [email protected] o f Pope John and the Council

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F o o t b a l l B a s e b a l l A fresh start Edwards slugs team Weis aggressive as Irish beg to victory By MATT PUGLISI Associate Sports Editor Third baseman hits

Reflecting the optimism that accompanied three home runs to both unusually warm weather and the start of a new season, Notre Dame football officially pace N D in 9-5 win kicked off its 2005 campaign with its first spring practice Tuesday afternoon at Cartier By JOE HETTLER Field. Senior StaffWriter It didn’t take long for the demanding style characteristic of new Irish head coach Charlie Matt Edwards’ first home Weis to emerge — the first group ran the first run Tuesday against Western play of the afternoon three consecutive times Michigan needed a gusting before Weis was satisfied. wind to clear the left center- “I thought we started out slow — I think field fence. that the effort level was very good, but my Credit his See Also expectations for execution early on are very next two to high, ” Weis said. “Right from the beginning, if pure power. “Team aims to you just let a rep go by without trying to cor­ N o t r e impress at rect it, you’re sending the wrong message.” Dame’s third Weis stressed that while he asks a lot from baseman fin­ hom e” his players — even on the first day of spring ished 3-for-3 page 27 practice — the players understand the inten­ with three tions behind the aggressive approach. home runs, six RBI’s and two “I think that the number one thing is for the intentional walks in leading players to know that you’re not being conde­ the Irish (12-10) past Western scending and demeaning,” Weis said. “1 think Michigan 9-5 at Frank Eck that’s important that they know when you’re Stadium. getting on them, you’re getting on them to CHUY BENITEZ/The Observer “I just missed I the first home The Irish defense swarms to the ball against Tennessee last season. Head coach see SPRING/page 29 Charlie Weis has especially stressed defense early in this year’s spring practice. see EDWARDS/page 29

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S w im m in g Benninger All-stars descend on Joyce CenterWeathers sets new Notre Dame recruit Zeller named to the resigns as 5K record East team's roster head coach Sophomore runs race By PAT LEONARD Sports Writer By MIKE TENNANT in third-fastest time Sports Writer Common knowledge says the worldwide this year McDonald’s All-American Head women’s swimming High School Basketball Game coach Bailey Weathers is an annual national stage resigned Tuesday, leaving By JOHN EVERETT for the country’s elite high the Irish program after 10 Sports Writer school play­ winning seasons and nine ers to show- „ . . straight Big East titles. While most students were cele­ case their See Also In a press release issued brating the Easter holiday and skills. “ Rising stars to Tuesday by the Notre Dame the four-day weekend it provid­ If common take ,he cour,” Sports Information ed, the Irish were giving them­ knowledge Department, Weathers cited selves other reasons to be joyful holds true, page 24 both his and the University’s while competing in two separate then Luke need for a change. meets in different areas of the Zeller should have the option “We’ve had a nice run for country. of sitting this one out. the last decade, and now 1 The most exciting performance One of four recruits commit­ think it’s time for something by a Notre Dame runner was at ted to Notre Dame for next new, both for me and for the the Stanford Invitational, where fall, Zeller already showcased program,” Weathers said in sophomore Kurt Benninger not his skills last weekend. The the release. “I’m ready for a only broke the Notre Dame Washington High School sen­ different challenge and I record in the 5,000 meters, but ior canned a buzzer-beating think the timing is right for also recorded the third-fastest 3-pointer from just inside half someone new to come in time worldwide in the event this Photo courtesy of The Washington Times-Herald court Saturday night to beat and see where they can take Irish recruit Luke Zeller takes a shot for Washington High School see RECORD/page 30 this season. Zeller was named a McDonald’s All-American. see ZELLER/page 30 see WEATHERS/page 28

MEN'S TENNIS ND SOFTBALL WOMEN'S TRACK SMC TENNIS MEN S LACROSSE WOMEN'S LACROSSE f2 ND 5, Michigan 2 Notre Dame 2, Team qualifies six Saint Mary’s vs. ND 9, Hofstra 8 Boston College 10, ND 7, Purdue 0 W. Michigan 1 for NCAA regionals Chicago ND 11, Villanova 7 Notre Dame 9 cc3 CD The Irish rebounded Carrie Wisen's Stephanie Madia was A victory for the The No. 9 Irish have The team fell behind from their March 17 loss seventh-inning two-RBI the highlight of the Belles would help the now won four games in early against the Eagles, •X to No. 3 Illinois by double helped the Irish weekend, winning the team earn an invitation a row after breaking eventually losing in knocking off a pair of come from behind to 5,000 meter run at the to the Midwestern Meet Villanova's 14-game overtime on the road. Big Ten teams. win. Stanford Invitational. next weekend. home winning streak. page 28 page 27 page 26 page 26 page 25 page 24