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The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary's VOL XXXV NO. 123 HTTP://OBSERVER.N D.EDU Bookstore teams find their names censored

Brian Coughlin, director of By MIKE CONNOLLY Student Activities, said that there Senior StaffWriter are no set guidelines for deter­ mining what teams will and will Junior Brandon Griffith was not be censored. The list of team very surprised to learn the name names is passed through three for his Bookstore Basketball people - Bookstore adviser team had been censored by Melvin Adams, Coughlin and Student Activities. Peggy Hnatusko, assistant direc­ His team's name wasn't pro­ tor of programming for Student fane. Activities - His team's and each name wasn't 'There is no policy to person cross­ sexually explicit. eliminate names that es out any His team's had 'Father Poorman, in name he or name wasn't them., she deems racist, sexist or offensive. anti-homosexu- Coughlin al. Brian Coughlin couldn't give Nevertheless, director of Student Activities specific rea­ Student sons for why Activities struck certain Poor Man's names were Blanket from the list of banned since he had to look at so Bookstore Basketball team many different teams. There names and replaced it with was. however, no specific bias Team 22. against team names containing "We made the name with the "Poorman." intention that even Father "There is no policy to eliminate [Mark] Poorman [vice president names that had 'Father for Student Affairs] would get a Poorman' in them," Coughlin laugh out of it," Griffith said. said. Poor Man's Blanket was one of He said the "Poorman" names about 70 teams that were cen­ were removed because there is a sored by Student Activities this general policy that Bookstore year. All references to Poorman Basketball team names should ANDY KENNNThe Observer were removed from the list as not contain the name of another The 31st annual Bookstore Basketball Tournament started Thursday. This year the names of 70 well as other names deemed too person without that person's of the over 500 teams were censored by the office of Student Activities for a variety of reasons, sexually explicit, insulting or including sexually explicit and profane names. profane. see BOOKSTORE/page 4 Intercom founder speaks Clark, Kroener design memorial on N. Ireland experiences synchronize our ideas and Sept. 11, 2002, and use the By SCOIT BRODFUEHRER enter the competition," said area surrounding the flagpole Murphy detailed the personal Assistant News Editor Kroener. on South Quad, the location of By MEGAN MARTIN tragedies that Maskey, one of A design jury consisting of the campus-wide Sept. 11 News Writer seven children, endured dur­ Four hours before the dead­ six members, including Mass that more than 6,000 ing his years in North Belfast, line for the deadline for the Indiana Lt. Gov. Joe Kernan, people attended. Imprisoned at 17 without confronting enmity and vio­ School of Architecture's. Sept. chose on April 5 Clark and According to Clark, his trial for being a Catholic lence with every corner he 11 Memorial Design Kroener's design would youth in a section of Belfast turned. "Despite that, he Competition, the winners had submission be set into the where it was an unofficial chose a path of peace," not yet decided to enter the as the best "Instead ofjust having a ground sever­ crime, Liam Maskey visited Murphy said. contest. of 20 pure base for the flag­ al feet and the Law School yesterday to In response to what he saw Over Easter break, winners entries. could be share his experiences of living as an escalation of the deep­ Kevin Clark and Meg Kroener, Michael pole, our design creates entered by in the Northern Irish town of seeded antagonism between both fifth-year architecture Harris, a sort of a room on the walking down North Belfast, one of the most Protestant and Catholic neigh­ students, conceived ideas to fourth-year quad, where you will be stairs. The explosive and violent locales bors in his community, create a circular space on architecture design itself is of the clash between Catholics Maskey founded, in coopera­ South Quad below ground student, sitting two feet below the a circle, with and Protestants in that coun­ tion with Billy Mitchell, his level, accentuating the flag­ won second ground level and can the flagpole in try. Protestant counterpart, pole and providing space for place, and quietly reflect. , the middle of Co-sponsored by the Law Intercomm, an inter-commu­ quiet reflection. They decided Aaron Cook a reflecting School's Irish Law Society and nity development project. to formalize this idea into a and Eric pool approxi­ the University's Keough "An intercom is a mode of design only after hearing vari­ Saul, fifth­ Kevin Clark mately 10 feet Center for Irish Studies, dialogue," Maskey said, ous professors' concerns that year archi­ architecture student in diameter. A Maskey's talk centered on the stressing the significance of there would not be enough tecture stu- circular bench current state of affairs in his the program's nomenclature. entries to the competition. dents, won would be native Northern Ireland, as Established in 1995 in the "I am really glad that Kevin third place. Honorable men­ located on the outer circum­ well his recent efforts to rem­ context of the peace process, said something about entering tions were awarded to Alan ference of the memorial. edy the intense hostility in Intercomm is, according to the competition. The night Ahles, Colette Arrendonto and "The design is circular so local neighborhoods through Maskey, the result of an before, professors had been the team of John Griffin, Neil that it doesn't give importance his collaborative lntercomm absence of a grassroots com­ concerned about getting Hoyt, Ariane Risto and Brian to anything except the flag­ initiative. munity communications cam­ enough entries. Once we Zant. pole," said Clark. While introducing the paign. decided to enter, we had two The competition asked In the middle of the reflec- speaker, outgoing Irish Law ideas in seconds. It was nice entrants to create a design Society president John see MASKEY/page 4 we could work together to that could be constructed by see MEMORIAL/page 3

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INSIDE COLUMN THIS WEEK IN NOTRE DAME HISTORY Entertaining University refuses to comply with subpoena Election sparks controversy angels Tuesday, Aprilll, 1978 Monday,April8,1974 Notre Dame's refusal to comply with a subpoena The invalidation of an election held the week before to elect yesterday has sent the hearing concerning unfair labor the Board of Directors for the campus chapter of Indiana practices against the University to the Federal Courts. public Interest Research Group [lnPIRG] became the subject Angels. The hearing, held at the Country-City Building in South of a controversy over the weekend. The election was They're mentioned in our prayers. They're supposed to be publicized, howver, it was not. The lnPIRG mentioned in the Bible. They bring messages Bend, will not continue until the issue of the subpoena is to about good and bad news. They help us resolved. Structural Proposal stipulated that elections must be well and guide us on the road of life. They protect publicized in order to be valid. us and make sure that we are safe. One picture of angels that comes to mind is of two children walking across a bridge, followed BEYOND CAMPUS Compiled from U-Wire reports by an angel, arms spread, making sure they are safe on their journey. It shows us what ever-present life Harvard admissions unswayed by roses, gifts they are and how they are constantly around us. Angela Campos CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Some familiar with the admissions In the song Faced with the daunting task of process attribute the gimmicks to "Entertaining Angels" by standing out in a crowd of nearly media attention paid to applicants Newsboys, a Christian Lab Tech 20,000 Harvard University applicants, who employ such marketing strate­ alternative group, they tell some students each year resort to gim­ gies to catch the eye of the admis­ of how the angels are all micks - a dozen roses sent along with sions office. around, in all the big and little things that their application, for example - to "Whenever someone does a crazy happen, "24-7 you wait for me." win over admissions officials. stunt, it gets press [coverage]." said Oh great, you're probably thinking, she's Over the years the admissions office Connie Cooper, founder of College going to get all religious on us, and tell us has collected "a colorful set of items" Foundation Planners Inc., a college that they are everywhere all the time. Well, from applicants, Dean of Admissions counseling service based in Calif­ since angels are a religious subject, it would and Financial Aid William now guide books that instruct students ornia. "But these games don't be hard not to bring in religion when talking Fitzsimmons said - including various on how to get noticed in the applica­ work." about them. desserts, a size 17 athletic shoe and a tion process, which is often viewed as According to Cooper, reputable Think about it. They pervade our thought, photo of one applicant's bedroom wall, impersonal. college counseling services are not our art and the way we conceive of the super­ painted crimson to show school spirit. But these instruction manuals often likely to advise applicants to resort natural. There are statues and pictures of This year's round of admissions, inspire students to go over the top to to such tactics. them in our art museums. They are in the which concluded last week and saw a catch the attention of the Harvard Nevertheless, some applicants still movies we watch, for example "Michael," record 19,605 applicants, brought in admissions committee, Fitzsimmons feel compelled to mount a campaign "City of Angels," "Dogma" and "The equally memorable items, some verg­ said. . to win the admission committee's Preacher's Wife." There are even shows that ing on the ridiculous. "Maybe people think we don't read vote. have angels in them, like "Touched by an According to Fitzsimmons, there are the folders," Fitzsimmons said. Harvard Crimson Angel." They have been made a part of our culture. Why should discussing this make us uncomfortable? Why do we deny their real presence? UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA UNIVERSITY OF UTAH I'm not trying to push religion on anyone, or make them believe in something they can­ Budget cuts affect nursing program not see. Why do I bring it up? I would like to Religion holds back Nebraska coach show you how there are angels that we can LINCOLN, Neb. SALT lAKE CITY, Utah see, in our everyday lives. I want to show just In early January, shortly after Miami crushed Nebraska A state legislative shortfall which compound the how many angels are out there in our lives, in the Rose Bowl, Nebraska assistant football coach Ron already severe nursing shortage in Utah, ranks third in making things better, making things work, Brown journeyed to a Los Angeles hotel to interview for the nation behind Nevada and California in the severity helping us along. the coaching job at Stanford. But he didn't get any further of its nurse shortage. With only 592 nurses per 100,000 I'm not crazy. If you think about it, when than the initial interview. The reason: his religious views, residents, the number of nurses in Utah has declined by was the last time you had someone in one of among other things, were incompatible with Stanford's 6.3 percent since 1996. Nationally, the decline has been your classes help you with an assignment liberal student body and active gay community. "[His reli­ 2 percent, to 782 nurses per 100,000 population, accord­ because you just couldn't get it? Or were you gion] was definitely something that had to be considered," ing to the GAO Report, Nursing Workforce. July 2001. one of those people who helped your class­ said Alan Glenn, Stanford's assistant athletic director of "We have plenty of qualified students who want to be mates to understand? Have you had someone human resources. "We're a very diverse community with nurses," said Maureen Keefe, dean of the College of you dido 't know give you directions or help a diverse alumni. Anything that would stand out that Nursing, "but we don't have enough space, faculty or you pick up something you'd dropped? Was much is something that has to be looked at ... It was one funding to train them." The College of Nursing asked the there ever someone who just listened to you of many variables that was considered." But Stanford's state Legislature for an additional $2.2 million this year when you needed to vent? Someone who gay student leaders were more blunt in voicing their so it could expand its ability to train more nurses and helped you get through a tough time? Believe opposition. "Wow, it would be really hard for him here," nursing instructors to meet the growing need. The it or not, those are our angels in disguise. said Courtney Wooten, sophomore and social director of Legislature turned down the request, and the college was If you look back at my first definition of an Stanford's Queer Straight Social and Political Alliance. "He forced to cut 4.7 percent from its budget, like most other angel, they help, guide, and protect us. They would be poorly received by the student body in general." academic entities at Utah. are our friends, knowing our troubles and Daily Nebraskan Daily Utah Chronicle our happy times. We all entertain angels ... we eat dinner with them, sing with them, talk with them. We listen to them, and reach out to grasp at the truth they present us. They are very real. LOCAL WEATHER NATIONAL WEATHER I know that I have several angels out there watching over me. You all know who you are. You help me speak into the night, face my terrors, open my heart and live more fully. The AccuWeather.com forecast for noon, Friday, April12. Are you listening tonight, you are wonderful. The things that I have seen through you have helped me so much; I won't let go of all you've taught me.

Contact Angela Campos at [email protected]

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Friday, Aprill2, 2002 The Observer+ CAMPUS NEWS page 3 NO grads inpsire black filmmakers Campus vandalism the hurdle of finding a cast finance major and eventually By T. MUSETTE JOHNSON that would be able to carry the switched to a communications News Writer film and make it more mar­ and theatre major. , increases recently ketable. "I was initially intimidated by Christine and Michael "Many actors will often bring all of the male students in my to Rakow are both rarities at Swanson, a married couple their audiences with them, film classes. I would always By JOHN FANNING Notre Dame. and 1994 Notre Dame gradu­ which, sometimes will make pray that the class would run News Writer However, Rakow believed ates, returned to campus them more desirable when out of time before any of my that the crimes were most Thursday to casting work could be screened," she There has been an likely the result of a few discuss their roles," said. increase in reported cases of youths from the South Bend work in inde­ "We want to pave the Christine However, she said a guest vandalism around campus area, and does not envision pendent cine­ way for other African Swanson speaker on campus, noted during the last few weeks, the problem escalating any ma. American filmmakers." said. director Spike Lee, inspired according to the Rex Rakow, further. "Coming out of win­ T h e She added her. director of Notre Dame ter, a small crime increase is Swansons that Debbie "Hearing Spike Lee inspired Security/Police. typical. It's just part of the head the Los Michael Swanson Allen decided me to attend New York However, Rakow is not general rambunctiousness of Angeles-based filmmaker to help the University for graduate alarmed by the recent the spring." production young couple, school," she said. "If Spike Lee events and attributes the However, Rakow said that studio Faith telling them went there. I was going there." jump mostly to the aware­ campus police officers are Film works, Inc., directed and she would be more than happy Michael Swanson had intend­ ness of students and faculty aware of the recent occur­ produced the 2001 short film to play a role in their film, but ed to go to seminary school. on campus. rences, and have begun to "All About You," which recent­ she only accepted small pay­ Upon his graduation, however, "Our numbers are deceiv­ monitor certain areas more ly was named the grand jury ment in exchange for her he soon found that he wanted ing because we have over­ closely while on their patrol. prize winner at the Hollywood work. to do something else. Taking a reporting here, which is He also added that aware­ Black Film Festival. The short, The Swansons said they also job at NBC in New York, he good." ness of the problem on cam­ low-budget film features many face the problem of distribut­ was able to help his wife pro- The most evidence of the pus is one of the best well-known actors, most ing their film. duce her increase occurred over resources that his depart­ notably actresses Debbie Allen "Distributors "Many actors will often short films at Easter break, when there ment has. and Renee Goldsberry. feel that there NYU. were several cases of auto­ "Crime prevention is a As young filmmakers, the is not a mar­ bring their audiences "He often mobile vandalism reported community effort, not just on Swansons discussed the trials ket for African with them, which, some­ would come in the 02 and D6 parking the part of law enforcement and tribulations of producing American love times will make them to my night lots. In addition, there have and security," Rakow said. their first feature film as well stories and classes with been several instances of as stressing the importance of dramas," more desirable when me, and he illegal spray-painting in the Contact John Fanning at helping other filmmakers in Christine casting roles." was always last week, which according [email protected]. the future. Swanson said. there for "We want to pave the way "They say that Christine Swanson guest speak­ for other African American it is hard to ers .. It was filmmaker Although Clark and filmmakers," said Michael market such almost as if Kroener are satisfied with Swanson. films because we got two Me01orial their design, they said they In the summer of 1999, it is out of the film educa­ continued from page 1 are going to create a version Christine Swanson started norm of the usual African tions for the price of one," of the design in watercolor writing the screenplay for "All American film and television Christine Swanson said. tion pool will be a walkway that could be used in print About You," while her husband programs that commonly Michael Swanson is currently that will serve as a sundial. media and for other official worked on finding funding for depict the use of drugs and vio­ negotiating a deal with HBO to Clark and Kroener strategi­ purposes. the film. lence." produce a film that his wife is cally placed the walkway so According to Kara Kelly, "Many investors are weary of As a result, the Swansons finishing. The husband and that at 9:08 a.m., the time director of communications investing in independent films have decided to distribute wife said they intend to contin­ when the first plane hit the for the School of Architecture, because they want to be sure independently, initially opening ue expanding their production World Trade Center, the all of the winners' designs of making a profit," Michael the film in Chicago theaters studio while opening doors for shadow of the flagpole will be have been given to the Office Swanson said. and possibly branching out other young black filmmakers. on the walkway. of the University Architect to With the help of one major from there later in the year. "It will be a daily reminder determine if the design will investor, the film was pro­ Christine Swanson, as a of the tragedy," Clark said. actually be constructed. duced on just under a $2 mil­ young undergraduate, was not "In the daily procession of "The University Architect's lion budget. planning on going into the film Contact T. Musette Johnson at [email protected]. putting up and taking down office took the designs and The Swansons had to jump business. She started out as a the flag, the person will have will present them to to stand on that walkway." Executive Vice President Clark said he believes that Father Timothy Scully and his design won because, explore the feasibility of con­ along with the other winners, structing the design." said a fiction reading it established a unique space Kelly. for reflection. Kelly said the University "Instead of just having a architect does not have a pure base for the flagpole, timetable for determining if our design creates sort of a the memorial will actually be & publishing room on the quad, where you constructed. will be sitting two feet below the ground level and can qui­ Contact Scott Brodfuehrer at WORKSHOP etly reflect," said Clark. [email protected]. I FRIDAY, APRIL 12; 3:30 pm 1

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' .. ' ... ,J.i'REE & O?EN DAN MANDEL :0 :liE PUDLIC ...... Rodney Ganey, Ph.D., who is fundin!? tlzis award, served as Associate Director of Notre Dames Laboratory for Social Research and in the Department ofSociology ~Fun~~=~d by: Lh~ P~ul M. & &arb~=~ R~:k~l~ from 1980 to 1996. He is now President of Press, Ganey Associates, tire nations leading research finn specializing in patient-satisfacion measuremem. Vl~!Llng S~hcl~:: s~ri~~- .. , ...... •... · · Ji page 4 The Observer+ CAMPUS NEWS Friday, April 12, 2002

hers of opposing viewpoints, persed throughout the com­ · stereotypes that permeate the Bookstore Maskey emphasized, not to munity. c's goal in that situa­ air. Maskey convert Catholics and tion is to rejuvenate interface "It's amazing to see some of continued from page 1 continued from page 1 Protestants to opposite sides areas, with housing improve­ the misconceptions our youth of the issue. He stressed the ments, youth groups. and have about the other side ... specific permission. "The goal is to forge fruitful importance of neighbors economic renewal. and even about their own "It's not Father Poorman spe­ links between Catholics and accepting the fact that their All of this has required not political backgrounds," he cific," Coughlin said. "It's a rule Protestants in North Belfast," "enemies" are entitled to the only the support of local com­ said. Because of that, much for any person. Any person will he said. "We must live side by same right to conviction as munity members, but addi­ of the peace process that has be highlighted [to be further side with people we mistrust they are. tionally the willingness of targeted the younger genera­ questioned.] If they want to con­ and fear ... we need both Although there have been various paramilitary groups tions has dealt with education tact the person specifically, they strong partners and strong countless success stories to cooperate on various pro­ and a common understand­ can do that." partnerships." throughout Intercomm 's jects. ing. Griffith said he was never Due to the seven years In terms of expanding Maskey calls it a "holistic informed of this policy or given complexities of existence, Intercomm 's volunteer base, approach to peacebuilding," the chance to contact Poorman of the con­ "Local people creating Maskey men­ Maskey sees this necessary and, while confident that his to ask his permission. flict, Maskey tions that contact as a slight problem. efforts will effect unquestion­ 'They never asked if we had relationships with admits that local people is the only there are still "Some people like to help able change, remains realis­ gotten permission, and it wasn't peace is not . those commu­ when things are rosy," he tic in light of the current situ­ even his name," Griffith said. easily way to build local nity members said, "but when it comes to ation. "It's 'Poor' and then 'Man' with found, and peace. who refuse to working with paramilitary "In many ways, [my work] a capital M." recognizes cooperate in groups, they walk away." is just beginning." he said. This general policy does not that North the peace One of the most promising adding, "I believe we are fac­ seem to apply to names besides Belfast's Llam Maskey process. programs ing possibly P_oorman's or other University large num­ lntercomm founder Maskey refers t h a t "When peace was the darkest administrators. Uncensored ber of to them as Intercomm day in our team names include references "interface "spoilers," has estab­ announced in p e a c e to, among others, former Irish areas" - those zones where and insists on the necessity of lished is the r 984 in Belfast, we process," a quarterback Ron Powlus, former relations between religious collaborating with them. Breakwater cried, fact which Irish football coach Bob Davie, factions are most inflamed - "Spoilers are people who y 0 u t h serves to pop singer Britney Spears, have been increasingly don't want the peace process Initiative, we laughed, we jumped underscore Secretary of Defense Donald entrenched by fear, displace­ to work for one reason or w h e r e for joy ... and we the impor­ Rumsfeld and Minnesota Vikings ment, and continuous vio­ another ... it's a challenge for Catholic and messed it up." tance of assistant coach George O'Leary. lence. "In fact, for many us - a prerequeisite in the Protestant establishing Out Faster Than George years, political insecurities peace process is that we youth groups a strong O'Leary captain Jeff Simko said and conflict has been a fea­ work with spoilers. merged to Llam Maskey foundation of he was unaware of any rule ture of North Belfast life," he This, quite often, has promote lntercomm Founder understand- about requesting permission said. required some imagination," understand­ ing upon from O'Leary. Maskey summed his and he said. ing and col- which to "What do you think? Of course Mitchell's vision for "Local people creating rela­ laboration. Maskey remains a build. not. We definitely didn't call Intercomm by emphasizing tionships with local people is firm believer in the power of "When peace was him," Simko said. their dedication to exacting a the only way to build local youth to change the current announced in 1984 in Belfast, Coughlin claims he questioned tangible change in the atti­ peace." situation in which their par­ we cried, we laughed, we names with O'Leary and Davie tudes and activities of com­ The community develop­ ents are embroiled. jumped for joy ... and we in them but did not censor them. munity members toward each ment projects implemented "If you're living in North messed it up," he said. "It's "I highlighted both those other. "Only by addressing by Maskey's organization Belfast and you're 40 years of important; indeed, it's imper­ names so if they are in there, I [it] ... can we reach the have targeted those local age or older, you're not pre­ ative that we can carry this don't know what to tell you," peace-building process," he people who need the inter­ pared to move on," he said, work into the long term." Coughlin said. said. vention most. He describes adding that the cooperation Intercomm exists to North Belfast as "a patch­ of the youth lies at the heart Contact Mike Connolly at empower local communities work quilt," with pockets of of the hope for North Belfast. Contact Megan Martin at [email protected]. in forging bonds with mem- Catholics and Protestants dis- erasing prejudices and [email protected]. The Observer's 35th Anniversary Reunion April 20, 2002

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Bush meets Chinese Vice President: Chinese Vice President Hu Jintao, the heir apparent to President Jiang Zemin. will meet with President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney on May 1. Hues trip was announced when Bush went to Beijing in February. The White House formally said Thursday that Hu will meet his counterpart, Cheney, to discuss an array of issues. Venezuelan troops invade airport: Army troops seized key installations and the airport in Caracas late Thursday to keep President Hugo Chavez from leaving the country. Earlier in the day, National Guard troops clashed with pro-Chavez gunmen and participants in a 150,000-strong opposition march. At least 12 people were killed and as many as 110 wounded, officials said.

NATIONAL NEWS BRIEFS L.A. police clear Calif. cardinal: Police dismissed a mentally ill woman's claim Thursday in Fresno that she was molested 32 years ago by Los Angeles Cardinal Roger Mahony. Lt. Dwayne Johnson said there was no physical evidence or witnesses to .support the allegation made last month by Flora Mae Hickman. who said she had been diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic. Hickman, 51, of Fresno, said Mahony sexually assaulted her when she was a student at San Joaquin Memorial Catholic High School in 1969. Chicago court asks for disclosure: AFP Photo A federal judge has given the Justice Palestinian children rally together in support of Palestinian leader Vasser Arafat, who has been confined in Department until Tuesday to explain why it Ramallah. Fighting between Israelis and Palestinians has hurt U.S. relations with both groups in the region. must use secret evidence, so far shown only to the judge, against an Islamic charity accused of having terrorist links. The govern­ ment has maintained in a similar case that Israeli troops spread, ignore U.S. revealing such evidence in open court could jeopardize national security. of ammunition and surren­ incursion. "They (the Americans) Associated Press dered. In Gaza, an armed have problems in the JERUSALEM Among those in custody Palestinian went through region, that's true, but I Israel pulled out of two were 121 Palestinians who the Erez crossing in to informed them that our INDIANA NEWS BRIEFS dozen small West Bank had been on Israel's want­ Israel early Friday and activity will continue - and towns and villages ed list, the army said. opened fire, wounding four it will continue," Sharon Hospital opens after abuse claims: Thursday, but swept into Secretary of State Colin Israelis - one seriously - said. The Evansville State Hospital has reopened others and rounded up Powell arrived in Israel in and three Palestinians The United States, along more Palestinian men the evening and was before he was shot and with the United Nations an internal investigation into allegations of despite U.S. calls and inter­ expected to meet with both killed, Israel Radio and and European leaders, has abuse by hospital workers. Superintendent national pressure to end Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Army Radio reported. The demanded an immediate Ralph Nichols reopened the case this week the 2-week-old campaign to Sharon and Palestinian military had no immediate Israeli pullout from the after a psychiatric attendant claimed he wit­ root out militants. leader Yasser Arafat, who comment. West Bank. nessed abuse by a co-worker. Nichols had Israel's army says 4,185 has been kept a virtual There has been rising Powell was visiting the previously said that an internal investigation Palestinians have been prisoner by Israel in his anti-American sentiment region in an attempt to determined there was no merit to the alle­ detained in the operation besieged compound in throughout the Arab world secure a cease-fire and gation. An investigation by the Indiana State - nearly half of them in Ramallah. in response to Israel's restart peace talks. Police had been expected to be completed the past two days as fight­ On Thursday, Sharon offensive, launched two ln what appeared to be a this week and a report sent to the ers in the key northern acknowledged the fighting weeks ago to crush gesture ahead of Powell's West Bank cities of Jenin was causing the United Palestinian militias after a arrival, Israeli forces with­ Vanderburgh County prosecutor's office. and Nablus, their numbers States difficulties, but series of deadly attacks on drew from about two dozen depleted in battle, ran out refused to call a halt to the Israeli civilians. towns and villages.

Market Watch April 11 -205.65 U.S. boycotts war crimes tribunal chamber was empty. The United court to fill a gap first noticed in 1948, Composite Associated Press Volume: States boycotted the ceremony, just as after the Nuremberg and Tokyo trials 1,499,809,047 UNITED NATIONS it has. not attended meetings prepar­ of German and Japanese war crimes Despite vehement U.S. opposition, ing for the court's operations since last during World War II. Since then, laws the world's first permanent war year. and treaties have outlawed genocide. crimes tribunal will come into force on "Those who commit war crimes, poison gas and chemical weapons, July 1, after receiving more than the genocide or other crimes against among other things -but no mecha­ 60 needed ratifications Thursday from humanity will no longer be beyond the nism has held individuals criminally U.S. allies and nations around the reach of justice," U.N. Secretary­ responsible. globe. 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Many countries and organizations U.S. soldiers and officials from the CISCO SYS (CSCO) -4.37 -0.68 14.87 But the U.S. seat in the crowded have campaigned for years for the court. page 6 The Observer+ NATIONAL NEWS Friday, April 12, 2002 House approves GOP building alliances with unions finance restrictions. decades ago, agree. pension reform bill Associated Press Bush and labor unions also United Auto Workers Local are finding more common 228 member Marvin Montpetit employer that offers a 401(k) WASHINGTON ground. of Warren, Mich., voted for The U.S. Chamber of Associated Press plan could make matching con­ A solid majority of union Bush in 2000 and plans to vote Commerce and the AFL-CIO tributions in company stock or members backed Democrat AI for his re-election. While he each built their headquarters WASHINGTON offer the stock as a separate Gore in the 2000 presidential backs the UAW leadership, Legislative efforts to give investment option, but not both. within a few blocks of the election that Bush narrowly Montpetit said the union and White House. but the nation's workers greater control over Republicans oppose that plan won. organized labor in general their employer-sponsored retire­ because they say it will cause largest business lobby and its Since then, Bush and unions "blindly" support Democrats in ment plans are turning to the companies to stop making biggest union seemed to work have pushed to expand coal most elections. miles apart politically. Democratic-controlled Senate, matching contributions or cease mining and open the Arctic "If it's a Democrat they vote where broader changes in pen­ offering retirement packages Their new neighbor just National Wildlife Refuge to oil for him no matter what he sion law are being considered. altogether. might be bringing them closer drilling, and have supported believes," said Montpetit, a together. That sets up a potential battle "The administration will safety standards for Mexican maintenance welder who sup­ later this year with House oppose legislation that discour­ From steel tariffs to Alaskan trucks entering the United ports Bush's efforts to combat Republicans, who pushed ages employers from sponsoring oil drilling, Republicans and States in addition to tariffs to terrorism and who, like Bush, through more modest protec­ and making contributions to business interests are building protect the U.S. steel industry. opposes abortion. tions in a bill Thursday on a retirement plans for American alliances with union workers Bush this week stood beside Chicago road-construction 2 5 5-163 vote. Forty-six workers and their families," the that could affect where and business executives and labor worker Brendan Gardiner, a how organized labor provides Democrats joined Republicans to White House said in a statement leaders to urge Congress to member of the International pass the House bill that contains Thursday. support in the fall congression­ approve government-backed Brotherhood of Electrical al elections. much of President Bush's retire­ Business groups traditionally terrorism insurance to get con­ Workers Local 134 and a life­ The latest example came ment savings protection plan allied with Republicans urged struction projects rolling again. long Democrat, said he voted designed to prevent another lawmakers to act with caution, Thursday when the Chamber The Bush administration has for Gore and doubts he will Enron Corp. debacle. especially in the Senate. and AFL-CIO, traditional relaxed financial oversight of back Bush in 2004; he is unim­ rivals, joined to lobby for an "Employees need more infor­ "We continue to urge Congress the Teamsters union that had pressed by Bush's overtures to mation about their pension and the Bush administration to overhaul of immigration laws. been prompted by a corruption labor leaders. plans and more control over avoid a 'ready, fire, aim' Both want to win legal status investigation. In a symbolic "It's just window dressing for millions of illegal immi­ them," Bush said Thursday. response and to carefully con­ gesture, Bush reserved a seat and an attempt to take the "The reforms will give employ­ sider all the facts before rushing grants now working in the for Teamsters President James wind out of our sails," said ees better access to investment into potentially detrimental, United States. P. Hoffa at the State of the Gardiner, who likes the way advice. additional notice of nearsighted action," said AFL-CIO President John Union address in January. Bush has handled the war on blackouts and increased ability Dorothy Coleman, a vice presi­ Sweeney and Chamber The efforts could have impli­ terrorism but is more con­ to diversify." dent of the National Association President Thomas Donohue cations for the fall election for cerned about what he will do About 42 million Americans of Manufacturers. stood side by side to announce control of Congress and for unions. their coalition. hold 401(k) accounts, with $2 A retirement law overhaul bill beyond, analysts said. An AFL-CIO survey after the trillion in assets. hasn't emerged yet from the "A few years ago people Unions, which have run mil­ 2000 election found 60 percent The Senate isn't moving as Senate Finance Committee. would have said those people lions of dollars in issue ads of members polled considered quickly on its retirement savings Republicans took a far differ­ will never be on a platform since 1996 aimed at unseating themselves Democratic, 22 bills, and likely will not begin full ent approach in the House bill, together unless they're arguing Republicans, may find their percent Republican and 18 with one another," Donohue debate until summer. which does not require invest­ members less inspired to cam­ percent independent. Senate Democrats are press­ ment diversification and instead said. paign for Democrats or against "The Democrats could do ing for tighter limits on how encourages education. Immigration is one of several Republicans. themselves some damage by much company stock workers One hotly contested provision issues bringing together the "What it mostly means is allowing the president to usurp may have in their 401 (k) allows workers to receive invest­ Republican-leaning Chamber they don't have a strong moti­ the party's post-New Deal accounts. Thousands of workers ment advice from the same com­ and the AFL-CIO, one of the vation to go out there and pun­ commitment to labor," said at Enron, the Houston-based panies that manage their 401 (k) Democratic Party's key con­ ish the Republicans because of Mark Petracca of the energy trader, who were heavily retirement accounts. stituents. the president," said Charles University of California, Irvine. invested in company stock lost Democrats oppose that idea They also want Congress and Jones, a University of "The one thing about labor is their retirement savings when because they say the advice President Bush to provide Wisconsin political science two things: A. people vote, and the company collapsed in would be. tainted by financial health care coverage for the professor. B. there's money." December. conflicts of interest. uninsured. On Wednesday, Some blue-collar workers, a Democrats scoff at the notion Labor law limits to 10 percent "What employees do not need they jointly filed court argu­ constituency Ronald Reagan they'll lose masses of union the assets of a traditional pen­ in the wake of Enron is an open ments against new campaign successfully courted two workers. sion plan that may be held in door for conflicts of interest," employer stock or property. But said Rep. George Miller, D-Calif. Congress years ago exempted "The Enron tragedy was one 401(k)s from that provision, hop­ giant conflict of interest that ing to encourage employers to robbed hardworking employees offer the plans. Employers get of their savings." Drumbeats and Dia1ogue tax breaks for matching contri­ Republicans said the legisla­ butions. tion would provide much-needed New Rhythms for Diversity in Higher A bill by Sen. Edward investment advice to workers Education Kennedy, D-Mass., which nar­ and require disclosure of any Symposium convened by the African and African America rowly passed the Health, potential conflicts. The House Education, Labor and Pensions bill also would let workers pay Studies Program Committee last month, would for their own investment advice University of Notre Dame limit company stock investments with pretax dollars deducted 16-17 Apri1 2002 by requiring a choice: An from their paychecks. Keynote Speaker and Workshop Facilitator The Notre Dame Department of Film, Television, and Theatre presents Roland Smith, EdoDo VVednesday-Saturday Associate Provost • Rice University • Houston, Texas April 17-20, 7:30 p.m. Schedule of Events Sunday Tuesday • 16 April 2002 April 21, 2:30 p.m. 7: 00 PM -Keynote Address: Post-performance Strategic Planning for Diversity: Some Reflections on discussion on Best Practices Wednesday, Thursday, Hesburgh Center Auditorium Friday and Saturday. 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Friday, April 12, 2002 The Observer+ CAMPUS NEWS page 7 Women leaders promote social change SMC frosh able to afford it. Puente does Institute was formed by the communities who share a By SARAH NESTOR this through surveys of what Sisters of Marcy of the commitment to their commu­ elected vice News Writer the community needs. Americas in 1984 and has nity's goals and missions. "The community can decide since made affordable housing "Women leaders are essen­ Joann Kane, CEO of McAuley for itself what it needs for 10,000 people nationwide. tial to operate outside the president of Institute, and Sylvia Puente, of through "We are bounds," Kane said. "A lot of the Latino Studies Department assessments," "We work in public policy consultants people say women are moti­ at Notre Dame, spoke together Puente said. and coun­ vated by children and family, Flipside Thursday in a forum about the "For the past for not only the selors," but that is only one entity of importance of women as com­ year I have immediate needs ofthe Kane said. their identity." By JILL MAXBAUER munity leaders. worked in community but for the "We work in Joann Kane and Sister Jean News Writer The forum, "Women as Mexican public policy Forkin of the McAuley Catalysts for Social Change: immigrant future." for not only Institute will be discussing For the first time in its his­ Women's Leadership and communities the immedi­ opportunities for internships tory, FlipSide has elected a Community Development," outside Joann Kane ate needs of and how students can- become Saint Mary's student as co­ allowed the women to share Chicago. CEO, McAuley Institute the commu­ involved in the new collegiate president to the alcohol-free their ideas about how commu­ Their first nity but for level of the National Network campus club. nities can work together to priority was the future." for Women in Community Saint Mary's freshman fulfill their needs. education, not surprisingly, as The Institute has also Development today at noon in Lies! Yost snd Notre Dame A grant has allowed Puente it is in most cases." formed a peer support group the Wedge Room of the dining freshman Margaret Dois to work with community mem­ The McAuley Institute also for women across America, hall. were elected co-presidents of bers, especially immigrants, works in developing communi­ known as The National Flipside. so that everyone is involved in ties by focusing on homeless­ Network of Women in While a Saint Mary's stu­ building the kind of communi­ ness among low-income Community Development. It is Contact Sarah Nestor at dent is not allowed to run for ty they would like and still be women and their families. The open to all women working in [email protected]. president of a Notre Dame club, she is allowed to run with a Notre Dame student to hold a joint leadership posi­ tion. ND opts not to formally affirm workers' rights "Thankfully, one of my friends [Doig] had already social teaching on the rights of say so, consistent with the Notre Dame guarantee its spoken to me about running By JUSTIN KRIVICKAS labor and also that it won't hin­ law?" Moore wrote. employees the right to orga­ with her, and we wanted to News Writer der or help the workers of Charles Wilber, professor of nize. run as co-presidents because Notre Dame in forming unions. economics said, "I thought the In the late 1970s, Notre Dame it worked so well this past Notre Dame has rejected a Thus, the University will have a University's statement issued agreed to contract out only to year," Yost said. proposal by the Progressive firm basis in order to respect by Dennis Moore was reason­ organized labor. Other than Doig said, "It may sound Student Alliance for the the dignity of all labor on cam­ able. It confirms the contracted labor, no workers unusual to have two fresh­ University to make a formal pus. University's acceptance of on the Notre Dame campus are men as presidents. but statement affirming the rights "If they make a statement, Catholic social thought but, of unionized, not even faculty. everyone encourages the of workers in the Catholic tradi­ especially one that could be course, doesn't pledge to help Notre Dame in 1997 became younger members to get as tion. legally binding, there is a base its workers organize or raise the first university to establish involved as they can. It Since its inception, the PSA on which the labor and those their pay. I think asking the a code of conduct for its works out really well ... and has been working on labor sympathetic to their conqitions University to make a public licensees and in 1999 it became we now have multiple ex­ issues. "There was the sweat­ could start," said Graham. statement was not an appropri­ the first to begin monitoring presidents and many other shop campaign, fair trade cof­ On April 4 University ate tactic." overseas factories that manu­ knowledgeable upper class­ fee and taco-bell boycotts ... spokesman Dennis Moore sent Graham and other members facture its licensed products. men to help us out. but throughout this year, we a letter to the PSA rejecting of the PSA are not discouraged The requirement of the right to "As for Lies! herself: she is have been talking to labor and their request. The letter assert­ by Notre Dame's response but organize, which will be added very hard-working and intel­ taking in their concerns. It just ed that the University does rec­ will seek to get clarification of to the University's code of con­ ligent ... I'm lucky to have seemed that the logical next ognize the dignity of each of its the letter they received. duct and become part of its the opportunity to work with step would be on campus," said employees to organize and "We are trying to get a hold contractual agreement with her this way. We've only Paul Graham, PSA co-presi­ form unions and said the of the University to clarify their licensees, will require that all been in office a very short dent. University did not agree with statement," said Graham. countries where Notre Dame time, but we have already found various goals to tack- On March 20, the PSA sent the PSA's proposal. "What we need to do is work on licensed products are made be .. the proposal to University "If the University were to organizing the labor on campus signatories to the relevant 1e. President Father Edward believe that organizing was in for support." International Labor The club was founded to Malloy's office and requested the best interest of a group of Currently the University Organization treaties and/or provide non-alcoholic alter­ that the school consider the workers, why would we not requires that all its suppliers have national laws guarantee­ natives to students. proposition and act by April 4. seek to help in that? On the and vendors give workers the ing the legal rights of free asso­ "Our main goal obviously is The letter stated that in keep­ other hand, if we did not right to organize into unions ciation and union organizing. to show that drinking isn't ing with Catholic teachings, the believe that such a move was in but it currently does not extend necessary to have fun, and we continue to offer a posi­ University should make a state­ the workers' interests. why this right to its own workers. Contact Justin Krivickas at tive social environment for ment that adheres to Catholic would we [the University] not The PSA proposal requests that [email protected]. those students who choose not to drink," Yost said. Yost believes FlipSide has fee-c-'/c-Le- 06-je-~ve-~. , more of a presence at Saint C4e- Mary's this year because of

I the housing of several events, including a Hollywood dance and a toga party. NATIONAL ALCOHOL SCREENING DAY "BOG [Saint Mary's student government]. has also been , involved in making FlipSide's I presence known by co-spon­ I soring some of the events, which obviously plays a big DRINKING MORE AND ENJOYING IT LESS? role," Yost said. "But that is not to undercut the roles that SMC women have taken in the club itself. It makes sense that as we start to get more SMC students working Today, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Office of Alcohol and Drug Education with FlipSide that the role will be a bigger one. "FlipSide moved one of its (OADE) will provide brief, confidential alcohol screenings for students. main events to another day because it would have con­ flicted with our all-school formal. If we didn't have SMC students, I doubt it would have been addressed Screenings will take about 15 minutes, no appointment necessary. the at all." FlipSide sponsors alcohol­ free events every weekend. office is located at 311 LaFortune Student Center. This weekend the improv group "Comedy Sportz" from Chicago will be performing. Students may also participate in an on-line confidential drinking survey at Contact Jill Maxbauer at www.fau.edu/student/aod. Immediate feedback provided. [email protected]. page 8 The Observer+ NEWS Friday, Aprill2, 2002 Cuban diplomat and his family vanish in Panama status be removed. added that there are no indi­ officials as saying he was and several alleged accom­ Asso~ated Press Asked about allegations that cations he was a crime victim. being debriefed by U.S. intelli­ plices, but it' has refused Brito had been a spy, Fruto In 1994, Canada expelled gence agencies. Cuban demands to extradite PANAMA CITY replied, "Really, I don't know. Brito, then a vice consul, for Cuba has extensive dealings him to the island and has said A Cuban diplomat once Like all traitors, he is going to alleged espionage. with Panama-based companies it lacks enough evidence to try expelled from Canada for espi­ say things." The Herald reported that that export food, cars, machin­ him for attempted murder. He onage has vanished in The Miami Herald reported U.S. officials later blocked an ery and other goods to the is being held on weapons and Panama, and Cuban Embassy on Thursday that U.S. and attempt to have him stationed communist island. other charges. officials are calling him a Panamanian officials said . at the Cuban Interests Section Relations between the two Raymond Molina, the leader turncoat. Brito had defected and had in Washington, which serves governments have been of a Cuban dissident group Orlando Brito Pestana, the been brought to the United as a quasi-embassy. strained since November based in Panama, Cuban Cuban Embassy's commercial States. The Herald quoted a 2000, when Cuban President Unity, said Thursday that attache, disappeared along Neither the Panamanian Panamanian security adviser Fidel Castro attended an "trustworthy sources" had with his wife and family, Foreign Ministry nor as saying Brito approached Ibero-American summit here reported that Brito was in embassy spokesman Alexis Panamanian security officials Panamanian officials on March and announced that a Cuban Washington, D.C. Fruto said. would confirm that report. 27 and was flown to the exile, Luis Posada Carriles, It wasn't clear if Brito had Foreign Minister Jose Miguel United States two days later had infiltrated the country in a left Panama. Cuban officials Aleman said last week that using false documents. plot to kill him. Recycle the Observer have asked that his diplomatic Brito had disappeared. He It quoted U.S. government Panama arrested Posada jt\mericans hostage in Philippines Odd Jobs progress and activity as recent diplomats and workers around as today," the official said late the world and didn't review Thursday. every private kidnapping case keeping you WASHINGTON The officials also said they "to the extent to which it would The Bush administration is were encouraged by evidence be examined now," State monitoring negotiations aimed that the two missionaries were Department Richard Boucher at winning the release of two still alive. said. American missionaries who Abu Sayyaf, a Muslim extrem­ But the State Department also down? have been held hostage by ist group with links to Sept. 11 reaffirmed its commitment to I rebels in the Philippines for suspect Osama bin Laden, is some parts of the original poli­ nearly a year, senior U.S. offi­ holding Martin and Gracia cy, ruling out paying ransom or The Career Center is Now Hiring ... cials said Thursday night. Burnham of Wichita, Kan., and making other concessions. It The officials said that the Ediborah Yap, a nurse from the advised corporations with kid­ negotiations were being con­ Philippines. napped employees to do the The Career Center is searching for ducted by a group known to the The negotiations, first report­ same. students to work as Career Assistants rebels and that the talks were ed by The Washington Times, Abu Sayyaf gunmen raided at a delicate stage. 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spokesman David Steitz. carrier battle groups out of between military space and arraigned in Associated Press He said NASA has no dust storms in the Arabian civilian space," she told qualms about the military's Sea that had limited visibility O'Keefe during a joint visit at SAN DIEGO use of the images, which was to three feet. NASA's Goddard Space Flight psychologist The Navy has been using first reported this week in The satellite data is also Center in Maryland earlier NASA satellite data to help Aviation Week & Space being used to study weather this year. death guide ships and planes in the Technology magazine. conditions that could hamper She added, however, that war in Afghanistan. "Our nation's at war. We're laser- or optically guided she does not have a problem Associated Press This marks the first time part of the federal govern­ weapons. with the Pentagon's use of the military has employed the ment," Steitz said. "If that Sean O'Keefe, NASA's new NASA's unclassified data. BANDON, Ore. space agency's up-to-date helps save American lives, administrator, appointed by Others in Congress support­ A 14-year-old boy was information in combat, Navy great." Preside.nt Bush, has called for ed the project. arraigned on charges of raping officials said on Thursday. The military used NASA closer ties with the Pentagon "All Americans and civilian and clubbing to death a 52- Some in Congress have satellite images in the Gulf since he took over the post agencies are being asked to year-old psychologist whose expressed concerns that War, but that information earlier this year. do their part to help in the body was found on a beach. NASA risks overstepping its was archived, not recent. Sen. Barbara Mikulski, a war effort," said Rep. Dave The suspect lived several· 44-year-old civilian charter, In Afghanistan, the images Maryland Democrat who Weldon, whose district miles from the spot where the though military planners say have been especially helpful chairs the committee that includes the Kennedy Space body of Judith Elman was dis­ the images they have been in spotting swirling clouds of funds NASA, has expressed Center at Cape Canaveral, covered Sunday. said R. Paul using are unclassified. dust that cause hazardous reservations about the grow­ Fla. Frasier, chief deputy district That information is avail­ conditions for U.S. pilots and ing cooperation between the "I commend the adminis­ attorney for Coos County. able to "anyone and every­ ships involved in the battle, military and the space tration in employing NASA Raymond Perkins, is charged one," including a host of fed­ Navy officials said. agency. and any and all capabilities with aggravated murder, rape, eral agencies and foreign In October, the imagery "We've got to be very care­ of the federal government to sexual abuse and unauthorized governments, said NASA helped commanders steer ful about the historic firewall win this war on terrorism." use of a motor vehicle. The last charge stems from a joy ride police say he took in Elman's car after she was killed. The boy was arraigned in Wrestling With Career Choices? juvenile court. He is too young for his case to be automatically remanded to an adult court There are so many choices out there-for you. under Oregon's mandatory sen­ Which career will win? Life is more than a career. tencing guidelines. Outside the courtroom, the boy's mother, Patricia Perkins, You could be happy doing so many things. But, what would make said her son "obviously needs you the happiest? Ten years from now, when you look back, medical care." will you tell yourself you made the very best choice? "I will not accept what my son has done. Neither should any­ J?ody else. But he's a 14-year-old Maybe you have never considered religious life. child and we love him," he said. Maybe you should ... Elman's body was found just north of Bandon. She had been walking or jogging on the beach. To find out more aboutreligious life, contact: The boy was taken into cus­ Sr. Elyse Marie Ramirez, OP, Vocation Director tody Wednesday after two peo­ ple called police to say they had DOMINICAN SISTERS OF SPRINGFIELD seen him and Elman on the beach, authorities said. Phone 217.787.0481 • FAX 217.787-8169 Elman, a clinical psychologist 1237 West Monroe • Springfield, IL 62704 who specialized in the relation­ e-mail: [email protected] ship between physical fitness and mental health. website: www.springfieldop.org

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www.STARTHEREGDPLACES.COM/BIZ7 Go here and take the first step toward the career you want. THE O BSERVER IEWPOINT page 10 Friday, April 12, 2002 THE 0BSERVI3R Turbulent times on campus P.O. Box Q, Notre Dame, IN 46556 024 South Dining Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556 These are turbulent times on the Notre bring the unique du Lac experience to tive recommendations and ask for clari­ EDITOR IN CHIEF Dame campus. the table. fication. Rather, students expect that Jason McFarley Students have been reacting to newly The study's numbers are impressive. their first review of the policy will be the MANAGING EDITOR BusiNESS MANAGER announced restrictions on alcohol con­ The task force estimated that drinking final draft. Kate Nagengast Kevin Ryan sumption, dormitory functions and social by college students contributes to 1,400 Will rectors and graduate students be gatherings. deaths each year, 500,000 injuries and permitted to possess so-called "hard" AsST. MANAGING EDITOR OPERATIONS MANAGER Following several 70,000 cases of sexual assault or date alcohol in the dormitories? Is there a Andrew Soukup Bob Woods protest demonstra­ rape. Also, 400,000 students between 18 possibility that a ban on dormitory NEWs EDITOR: Helena Payne tions, student gov­ and 24 years old reported having had dances can be changed or is it the VIEWPOINT EDITOR: Lauren Beck ernment leaders unprotected sex as a result of drinking. University's way of limiting their liabili­ SPORTS EDITOR: Chris Federico have attempted to The more interesting statistics are the ty? During football weekends will the SCENE EDITOR: C. Spencer Beggs seek a place at the top categories of abusers. Freshmen, University finally crack down on rowdy visitors who walk unhindered with open SAINT MAR¥'s EDITOR: Sheila Egts table when the new sorority sisters, fraternity brothers and policies are written athletes are the worst abusers of alcohol containers of beer across the campus PHOTO EDITOR: Nellie Williams in detail this sum­ consumption and presumably the dead, quads? GRAPHICS EDITOR: Andy Devoto mer. Thus far, it Gary Caruso injured, aggressors and rape victims. College students like to drink. My gen­ ADVERTISING MANAGER: Marr Lut:z appears that Notre Dame, with no fraternities or eration was no exception. Neither is AD DESIGN MANAGER: Alex Menze University officials sororities, could have opted to use that President Bush's children's generation. SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR: Pahvel Chin will offer lip service Capitol fact to focus its new policy on the alcohol Addressing the problems associated with WEB ADMINISTRATOR: Scott Brodfuehrer to the students and Comments aspect. 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TODAY'S STAFF NDTODAY/OBSERVER POLL QUESTION QUOTE OF THE DAY News Scene Meghanne Amanda Greco Should Notre Dame publicly Downes Graphics address the recent cases of Courtney Boyle Jimmy Atkinson sexual abuse involving "An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy John Fanning ProdUlction the Catholic Church? of being called an idea at all. " Sports Chris Federico Bryan Kronk Joe Hettler Oscar Wilde Viewpoint Lab Tech *Poll courtesy of NDToday.com writer Kurt Bogaard Kylie Carter OTHE VIEWPROINT Friday, April 12, 2002 page 11 Catholics can't LETTERS TO THE EDITOR International court condone protects human rights Today, the world is a little bit safer. After rights abuses, and it could not come at a more contraception years of campaigning and hard work, the appropriate time. unprecedented International Criminal Court "There's been so little holding to account on The 19th century laws restricting contraceptives were passed by (ICC) is now a reality. Despite the United so many horrific offenses and crimes commit­ Protestant-dominated legislatures. No Christian denomination had States' persistent opposition to the ICC, ted around the world - in Cambodia, ever held that contraception could be justified until the Anglican over- 60 countries have officially rati­ Iraq, Chechnya," said Richard Lambeth Conference of 1930. The seismic effect of that rejection fied the treaty, including Great Dicker, international criminal of millennia of moral teaching came in the 1960s with the advent Britain; this number continues to justice director for Human of the pill. Does it make sense for the Catholic grow literally ever hour. Rights Watch. "This changes Church still to insist on that formerly unbro­ Hundreds of staff members at all that." ken teaching? Three questions are relevant: the New York-based Human With most of the industri­ Why is contraception wrong? First, it Rights Watch celebrated on alized world supporting breaks, in the words of Pope Paul VI, "the ... Thursday as cheers from the treaty, the United connection - which is willed by God and other branch offices States must ratify the ICC which man cannot lawfully break on his own around the world as well to preserve its role as a initiative - between the two meanings of the as the United Nations global leader in the fight conjugal act: the unitive and the procreative." could be heard. to protect human rights. Second, the contracepting couple makes The ICC, sanctioned with Rather than reconsider­ themselves the arbiters of whether and Charles Rice the legal mandate to pros­ ing the actual signing of when human life shall begin. They confer ecute human rights abuses the treaty, Congress must on themselves, as Pope John Paul II put it, worldwide, may undertake approve immediate ratifi­ "a power which belongs solely to God; the Right or cases against world leaders, cation, forcing United power to decide in a final analysis, the com­ Wrong? army officers and anyone States military practices to ing into existence of a human person." thought to be responsible for face the same scrutiny as And, third, in contraception, instead of crimes against humanity and IV other world militaries. what John Paul II called the "total recipro- war related crimes. These crimes ~' t ".· The world has changed forev- cal self-giving of husband and wife," there is a withholding: I give range from rape to genocide. The e;'_... er and a new chapter in the fight you myself except for my fertility, I will accept you only if you are court, based in the Hague, will offi­ to protect human rights has begun. altered to cancel your fertility. cially come into existence on July 1, 2002, In his 1994 Letter to Families, which could be read with profit marking a monumental day in human history. Ken Seifert by every engaged or married couple, whether Catholic or not, Not since the creation of the United Nations junior John Paul II explained that God, who is love, "wills" that each has the world seen such a powerful, perma­ intern in New York Ciry human person ought to come into existence through a loving act nent global body designed to protect human April II, 2002 of self-gift between spouses united in a "communion of persons" modeled on the self-giving relation of the persons of the Trinity. Thus he noted the "similarity between the union of the divine per­ sons" in the Trinity and the marital union, (LF, no. 8). We, however, have free will. The contracepting couple, in effect, Stand up for the Church say to God, "For all we know, it may be your will that through this act of ours a new person, who will live forever, will come into existence. But we won't let you do it." In this light, we can see why I'll dare to disagree with Tom Haight and issue leads to further untruths. The Church John Paul said that, "Contraception is ... so ... unlawful as never to his April 10 Inside Column. has not covered things up. We are all a part of be ... justified. To think ... the contrary is equal to maintaining That child molestation, where it is actually the Church. The Church is comprised of the that ... it is lawful not to recognize God as God." committed, is a despicable crime, no one can Church triumphant in heaven, the Church suf­ What about natural family planning (NFP)? In NFP the couple deny. That certain depraved men who hap­ fering in purgatory and the Church militant, refrain from sexual relations during the fertile period. When they pened to be priests have fallen to this basest that is, we the laity, served by the clergy and engage in relations during the rest of the month they may prefer of behaviors seems to be evident. That other bishops and led by our Holy Father. the Pope. not to have a child. But they have an accepting intent, in that they men within the Church hierarchy made poor If individuals in the Church have made any do nothing to destroy the integrity of the act and they are willing decisions regarding these alleged behaviors is mistakes, those are not mistakes of the to accept the responsibility for a child. The contracepting couple, arguable. The fact is, that many people, peo- • Church. by drugs or plugs, take measures to destroy the integrity of the act ple even here at Notre Dame, hate the I think it is obvious that the "covering up" of to prevent a child. The privilege of procreation, however, is so Catholic Church. I shall not try to venture any scandal is wise, as the results of this exposed important that NFP can be used only for "serious motives," which opinions as to why this is the case, but unfor­ scandal demonstrate. Mistakes of letting cer­ may include health, financial or other reasons. "In destroying the tunately it is the truth. tain accused priests remain in their ministry power of giving life through contraception," said Mother Teresa at Now, these people, be they misguided or were individual errors, likely the result of a the 1994 National Prayer Breakfast, "a husband or wife ... turns vindictive, realize that there is little they can lack of knowledge about the nature of these the attention to self and so destroys the gift of love ... The husband do to hurt the rock of salvation that is the sick men. This was corrected before this pub­ and wife must turn the attention to each other, as ... in natural Church. But one thing they can do, have done lic scandal. If you recall, Mr. Geoghan was family planning and not to self, as ... in contraception. Once that and continue to do, is defame the Church long since laicized at the outbreak of this living love is destroyed by contraception, abortion follows very through lies and false accusations. Now, in no scandal. Dredging up mistakes made in the easily." way do I mean to discredit those few unfortu­ past and since corrected does no further good. What are the social consequences of contraception? If man (of nate victims who truly have been abused by That new names of accused priests are both sexes) makes himself the arbiter of when life shall begin, he someone, whether by a man posed as a man being turned in to civil authorities, and that will predictably make himself the arbiter of when it shall end, in of God, or not. The fact is, though, that people others are being suspended from priestly abortion and euthanasia. The contraceptive society needs abor­ can lie. In cases of a sexual crime, where only duties, are results of this public frenzy. Many tion as a back-up. It cannot say that homosexual activity is wrong two people are involved, it is very easy to lie. of these men are the victims of false accusa­ without condemning its own premise that man is the arbiter of Whose story should the authorities believe? tions, innocent men who are now being whether and when sex will have any relation to procreation. As Remember, in our court system, you are inno­ defamed and tarnished. Is it a good thing that Paul VI predicted, the acceptance of contraception puts "a dan­ cent until proven guilty. innocent and holy men are being ruined for gerous weapon ... in the hands of ... public authorities" to reduce How many of these accusations against life? Even if some of these men have in fact births among minorities. Promiscuity, divorce and cloning also fol­ priests are valid? Perhaps all of them, per­ abused children, that fact will remain. This low from the contraceptive ethic. The growth of pornography, too, haps not. Perhaps the real cases of abuse dredging that will only cause more victimiza­ validates Paul VI's warning that contraception would cause were dealt with in an unsatisfactory manner. tion and harm in the end will not lessen the women to be viewed as objects. But even so, attacking the Roman Catholic damage done to these victims. If we truly care As Francis Fukuyama observed in "The Great Disruption," the Church does not do anything but harm. The about human dignity, we should not care pill and abortion liberated men from responsibility and put the media has exaggerated and distorted the facts whether we are dealing with a man called by burden on women, allowing "many ... ordinary men ... to live out to such an extent that here we are, having to God to the clergy or a member of the faithful. fantasy lives of hedonism and serial polygamy formerly reserved defend the Church at a Catholic school. Justice is a good thing, but in the end, God only for a tiny group of men at the very top of society," (121). How many people have been turned away will sort this out, I assure you. As good Women tend to pay the price for the sexual revolution. from the Catholic faith because of this · Catholics, we should stand up for our Church The authentic Christian teaching on contraception does make uproar? Does anyone see droves of people and for our faith, which is constantly guarded sense. rushing into the only ark of salvation that is by her. Let's not add to the hurt already the Catholic Church because of this scandal? I caused by the sin that we are trying to fight. Professor Emeritus Rice is on the Law School Faculty. His col­ certainly have not. umn appears every other Tuesday. I have seen questioning of unquestionable Vincent Mata The views expressed in this column are those of the author and doctrines, a general mistrust of the hierarchy freshman not necessarily those of The Observer. who serves us and a general chaos. The very Zahm Hall terminology used by those discussing this April 10, 2002 THE O BSERVER

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"I think that Fisher is going to be By EMILY HOWALD putting out a valiant effort. With all our Assistant Scene Editor returning rowers and our pirate ship, we should be in a position to take that tro­ phy home," Flynn said. The 16th annual Fisher Regatta is back once again Flynn, along with the creator of the and the title is up for grabs from returning champi­ "Jolly Piggot," Matt Piggot, is in charge ons Carroll Hall in the men's division and Walsh of the actual Regatta this Saturday. Hall in the women's division. According to Flynn, at least 50 hours Carroll Hall won the Regatta for the past two have gone into preparing for the event, years and the members of crew are not about to so it should be worthwhile. The chair­ give it up this year. Their boat "Wood 'N' Caulk" is men ordered the food, ordered T -shirts, primed for the race and will be led by creator and looked into all the safety regulations and two-year champion, senior Steven Bomeli. held the captains' meeting Wednesday. Two seniors, two juniors and Fisher Hall Assistant one sophomore will be leading Hector Tony DeSapio the "Wood 'N' Caulk." Bomeli has also put a great wants to prime the underclass­ deal of time into ensur­ men so that when he leaves "Since Fisher is such a small ing that the Regatta is a next year, there will be some­ dorm, this week is geared success. one to take over in his place. towards getting the guys The activities will "I would like someone to give begin around 11 a.m. us a challenge this year, but I fired up and showing the Saturday when people will bet on the fact that we rest of the campus our dorm begin to bring their win," Bomeli said. spirit." boats out to the lake. The race is broken into two Flynn, Piggot and their separate tournaments, one crew members will be from the women's dorms and Nick Williams out at the site around the other for the men's. It is Fisher Hall sophomore 8:30 a.m. to begin set­ run in an NCAA style, where up. They will set up the two teams go head-to-head grills for the free food with the victor proceeding to and drink and set up the next bracket. In the past, the course for the tour- nearly every dorm participated, so the event tends nament. The tournament will be spon­ to last five hours. sored by Coca-Cola and free soft drinks Bomeli's main pearl of advice to all those partici­ will be provided as well. pating in the Regatta is to go out there and give it The tournament begins at 1 p.m. and the best shot. Fisher Hall sophomore Nick Williams the heats usually go until 4 p.m. Last relays the same message, however he feels that year, there were 16 teams on each side 2001 second-place finisher Fisher Hall stands a and the heats shrank from eight teams to chance. four teams before the two championship "If we have talented rowers, Fisher Hall can win races. Last year, Carroll Hall defeated this thing. Our "Jolly Piggot" was by far the coolest Fisher and Walsh Hall defeated Badin. boat last year. Although it tipped, we have guys In years past, the "boats" raced ranged working on it this year to work out the kinks, and so from miniature golfing ships to garbage I think Fisher stands a chance," Williams said. bins taped together. Various pieces of Junior Jim Flynn agreed with Williams that Fisher dorm furniture and pieces of Styrofoam is in prime position to steal the title from the return­ have also commonly been seen on the ing champs of Carroll Hall. race course. According to Williams, peo- ple put whatev­ er they want out there - just as long as it slight- ly floats and is dorms. Since Fisher is such a small dorm, this week handcrafted by the dorms. is geared towards getting the guys fired up and In addition to winning the showing the rest of the campus our dorm spirit," race, one lucky boat will be Williams said. awarded the honor of "best The week began last Saturday with a trip to a in show." This award goes Chicago Cubs game. About 50 guys took the bus trip to the most creative and and spent the day in Chicago and at the game. On entertaining boat that is Sunday, there was a dorm picture and free food seen in the tournament. throughout the dorm. Although the boat may not One of the most novel and popular events of the exactly sail, it will at least week took place on Monday - the Section Wars. maintain the possibility of Two-thirds of the dorm was involved in these "male­ winning a creativity award. bonding" events of arm-wrestling, pie eating con­ Williams and Greg Celio tests and the "roommate game." are in charge of Fred and The roommate game is focused on finding out how Sally Week in Fisher Hall. much you know about your roommate. It is reminis­ The week of events, named cent of the "Newlyweds Game" and the pair that after Fisher Hall benefac­ scores the highest, or knows the most about one tors Sally and Fred Fisher, another, wins on behalf of the section. began Saturday, April 6, There are heavy- and light-weight divisions and and continue through April representatives from each section take part in the 13. The week of events has events. grown from merely serving Tuesday night, the Fisher residents attended a food to events scheduled talk by Father Theodore Hesburgh in the Main every night. Building, followed by a Mass in the Log Cabin "In the past it hasn't been Chapel. This event also had a large turnout from the ANGELA CAMPOS/The Observer this huge, but now we are members of the dorm. Students filled the quads as a parade of dorm pride proceeded across cam­ doing a lot more with the Wednesday is called the "Red Mock Awards" and pus, displaying some of the boats to be featured in Saturday's Regatta. ~HE vnSERVER

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The "Kinky Bootbeasts" will be perform­ ing first. They are an acoustic act featuring Dave Lodewyck and Joe Andrukaitis on acoustic guitars. Performing next is "Rex Ladado," and according to freshman Brian Cullen (Bucket), this is the premier concert of a band which promises to start a worldwide musical revolution. Bucket is on bass, Dave Lodewyck is on guitar and lead vocals, Matt Morgan is on drums and Pete Balogh is on guitar. The headliner is the "Skamunists," a well­ known campus ska band. Bucket will again be on bass, Pete Balogh is on guitar, Matt Morgan is on drums, Omar Arizpe is on the trombone, Mike Zodda and Chris Giese are on the trumpets and Sean Brooks is on the saxophone. All three bands are scheduled to play throughout the duration of the event. Also, beginning on Thursday, the men wore their sailor caps to promote the events happening at Fisher Hall. Today, a Fisher 3-on-3 basketball tourna­ ment will occupy the men's day and a dorm-wide party will fill the men's evening. Every section has a social gathering, and the Fishermen unite to show spirit in their dorm. Williams sums the evening up in two words: "It's huge." The week is concluded with the race on ANGELA CAMPOSfThe Observer Saturday. The tradition behind the race is The days of Regatta festivities continued with also a large part of the week because it all entertainment at the parade. Saturday's celebration began as an attempt to incorporate Fisher will include live bands, a OJ and free food. in the Notre Dame community. Because Fisher was the only dorm that did not have a signature event on campus, a "It's the biggest dorm event on campus. You don't young man from Boston thought it would be want to miss it," Flynn said. "Come enjoy our fine unique for Fisher to have a Regatta race to cooking as you watch dorms compete against each salute his dorm. It began in April of 1987 as other for pride and prizes." a small event that few dorms participated in and has grown into the biggest dorm event on campus. "Our whole dorm year is centered on this one event," Flynn said. Contact Emily Howald at [email protected]. The event will be monitored by five police­ men out on the water enforc- is for the dubious characters of the dorm. The night ing reg­ consists of cigars, poker and chicken wings. The ulations and pro­ award ceremony was hosted by Williams and viding for the awards were given to the deserving men of Fisher. safety of the par­ The men voted days ago and selected the most ticipants. Safety deserving dorm mates for the honorable and not-so­ regulations need appealing awards. Freshman Thomas Patrick to be followed at Callaghan was awarded the "Prodigal Son Award" all times, and (the man most wanted back in Fisher Hall) and the captains are Freshman Tony DeVito was awarded the "Ball and responsible for Chain Award" (the man most seen with his girl­ their ships. friend). Freshman Tom Gorman received a muzzle The event and a shovel (for his roommate to use) after receiv­ should last all ing the "Legend in his Own Mind Award." day long and Additional, not-so-nice awards were the dorm admission is drunk, the smelliest, the Chewbacca award (hairiest free. There will guy) and the future seminarian award. They also be free food, a recognize the guy with the hottest girlfriend and the OJ playing all laziest man in the dorm. day and Regatta Many other awards were given out, mostly to T -shirts on sale freshmen and sophomores, honoring or dishonoring for $10. positions they hold within the dorm. According to According to Williams, the "Red Mock Awards" is one of the most Williams, this is traditional aspects of Fred and Sally Week. a day of entire Because it is also Breen-Phillips dorm spirit week, Notre Dame the men of Fisher will be co-hosting a lu'au on unity that can't BRIAN PUCEVICH/The Observer North Quad, complete with a pig-roast and three be found any­ Both male and female dorms will be represented In the race in separate divisions. campus bands, with Fisher men in each band. where else. Some dorms put in as many as 50 hours planning and building their vessels ------~

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can. I really want to help us do more than TRACK last year's team that made it to the Final Siblings Four." continued from page 24 A Special Bond New Irish faces look to NCAA Tournament. Even though the brother-sister tandems "The last three games have been really do not have the opportunity to see each good for us," Eric said. ''I'll be back soon. I other play very often because of conflicting think we can win our last four games and lacrosse schedules, they are never afraid to win at Tom Botts Invite make some noise in the tournament." give each other advice. Although she does not play the same "My sister knows my game better than The women's track and field team position as her brother, Meredith Simon's anyone else," Eric Simon said. "She will be By DAVE COOK has found much of its outdoor season stellar play at midfield is a big reason why the first person to tell me if I could have Sports Writer success from a dorm room in Welsh the women's team is enjoying its best sea­ played better. Every now and then, I'll give Hall. Freshmen roommates Christi son in Notre Dame history. As a freshman, her a pointer, too." New events are not the only Arnerich and Kate Duman have Meredith made an immediate impact, start­ Danielle Shearer said having her brother changes that come along with the immediately found themselves as top ing 13 games for the Irish. This year, watch her play helps her tremendously. transition from the indoor track and Irish competitors in events exclusive Meredith is tied for the third on the team in "I love it when my brother watches me field season to the outdoor season. to the outdoor season: the 3000- scoring with 15 goals. play," Danielle said. "He always gives me Along with these new events comes a meter steeplechase run and the "We have a really special team this year," negative reinforcement. No, I'm just kid­ new group of emerging stars who are javelin throw. Meredith said. "We all have fun, and we all ding. He usually has something positive to making a name for themselves, both In the first steeplechase run of her work hard. We can defmitely compete for say." in the Big East Conference and, more collegiate career, Arnerich ran a Big the NCAA Championship." Will did have something positive to say importantly, the nation. East qualifying time of 11:16.55 at about his sister's career at Notre Dame. As Notre Dame continues its out­ Notre Dame's Spring Opener last Meet the Shearers "My sister is so quick on the field," said door season at the Tom Botts weekend. She had the fourth-best If there is anyone who can relate to Eric Will. "She is just an incredible offensive Invitational in Columbia, Mo. this time in the mile during the indoor Simon having a younger sibling attend player." weekend, these standouts look to con­ season, but in the outdoor season has Notre Dame to play lacrosse, it is junior Sometimes playing in the shadow of a sib­ tinue the success that they have seen. found herself as Notre Dame's top Danielle Shearer. ling can be difficult, but the Simons and the The most impressive of these stars steeplechase runner. After watching her younger brother, Will, Shearers would not have it any other way. has been sophomore Todd Mobley, "I was pretty surprised that I was fall in love with lacrosse at the age of five, Both brother-sister tandems are extremely who is currently ranked 18th in the able to run that time at the beginning Danielle finally decided to pick up a close off the field and very happy to be at nation in the 10,000-meter run. He of the season," Arnerieh said. lacrosse stick when she was 14. Notre Dame together. posted a 29 minute, 11.35 second "Hopefully I'll run about 10 to 15 sec­ She has not put it down since. "''m absolutely thrilled my brother is time in the 10,000 at the Stanford onds faster [this weekend]." "Our Dad played lacrosse in college," said here at Notre Dame," Danielle said. "We Invitational two weekends ago. Duman made an impact on the Danielle. "Will and he kept telling me to are so tight. We did not go to the same high Mobley, whose best performance dur­ record books in her first collegiate play, so I finally played for the first time in school so it is really great that we are going ing the indoor season was a 14:14.33 meet. Her personal-best throw of 126 eighth grade." to college together." 5000-meter run at Notre Dame's Alex feet, 7 inches at the Purdue Last year. as a sophomore, the midfielder Will credits Danielle for helping him get Wilson Invitational, has improved Invitational is the top throw for the from Hampstead, Md., led the Irish in scor­ accepted into Notre Dame and making his dramatically since the outdoor season Irish this season. Despite her success. ing with 35 goals. As if that is not impres­ transition to college life much easier. began. the freshman says it comes as some­ sive enough, Danielle set a. Notre Dame "She helped me a lot with the admissions "I feel stronger," said Mobley. "I felt what of a surprise. record with six goals in one half against the process," he said. 'Tm really glad we both like I trained just as hard [for] "I hadn't planned on doing track in Syracuse Orangemen last year. go to Notre Dame." indoors. but the training is finally tak­ college, but I came here to do it," Through ten games this year, Shearer Uke the Shearers, the Simons know that ing effect because my times are more Duman said. "I wasn't expecting to leads the Irish with 36 points on a team­ it is a special opportunity to attend and play impressive than anything I've done come out so well in my first meet, high 25 goals and 11 assists. Danielle is lacrosse at the same school as their sibling. indoors." because that was a personal best for quick to give her brother credit for her suc­ "Off the field, we have really different The men's team has also seen an me. And this was the first time that cess. schedules," Eric said. "I live off-campus and impressive performance in senior Pat I've thrown the javelin, so that was "He helped me out a lot," Danielle said. she lives on campus, but we still see each Conway this outdoor season. Conway, exciting." "He really helped me learn the game. We other as much as possible. I go· over to visit is finally in top form again after bat­ Duman and the rest of the Notre have a goal in my backyard and we used to her a few times a week. We go to movies tling sickness during the indoor sea­ Dame track and field team are hoping practice together all the time." together a lot." son. to get more Big East qualifying and Unfortunately, Will has not played yet for "We're best friends," Meredith said with "I was a little bit sick during cross NCAA qualifying times this weekend the men's team because he suffered a sea­ a big smile when describing her relation­ country and indoor track, [and] that at the Tom Botts Invitational. For son-ending shoulder injury before the start ship with her brother. "He's the number dragged me down a little bit," many, this meet serves as an opportu­ of the season. Will is currently rehabbing one role model in my life. I wouldn't be at Conway said. "But I've gotten healthi­ nity to get ready for the more compet­ his shoulder from surgery and hopes to Notre Dame if it weren't for him." er, and my breathing has been a lot itive meets to come, and ultimately, contribute to the Irish over the next few better, so that has helped." the Big East Championship. years. Conway is looking to defend his 'Tm really excited about the future," Will 1500 title at the Tom Botts said. "I hope to help the team in any way I Contact Joe Licandro at [email protected]. Invitational, where last year he ran a Contact Dave Cook at season-best 3:50.09. [email protected].

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out of the jam. third baseman. The Irish offense got started in Gumpf believes getting three Softball the bottom of the fourth inning runs on a wild pitch and three continued from page 24 by capitalizing on Boilermaker Purdue errors shows how Notre mistakes. Dame takes Wisen (8-4) also walked two Andrea Loman "UConn 's been our rival advantage of and struck out six. led off the inning its opponent's "I thought she did great and with a single and since the day we came mistakes. she wasn't perfect," Gumpf said. moved to second into the Big East." "We have "She fought, and I'll take that on a wild pitch talked about any day." and then third that since day Wisen ran into trouble in the on a throwing Deanna Gumpf one. We knew top of the third inning. Purdue's error. Catcher Irish coach we were Laura Martin hit a one-out dou­ J arrah Myers going to have ble to left. After a groundout brought her young pitch­ gave Wisen two outs, Angi home with a single. ing going in, and our older girls Roembke's bunt single put run­ After an Andria Bledsoe single, know what it takes," Gumpf said. ners at the corners. Roembke Lisa Mattison reached on an "We have to generate runs. We then stole second to place two error, and Bledsoe advanced to have to make things happen, like Boilermakers in scoring position. third and Myers scored. Liz on a bobbled ball. That's how However, Wisen recovered to Hartmann's single to left scored you manufacture runs." strike out Andrea Hillsey and get Bledsoe after an error by the Purdue came right back in the top of the fifth inning when shortstop Katie Crabtree hit her Organized by Law Professor Teresa 11th home run of the year to Phelps' Gender lssues and the Law center field, making the score 3- 2. Roembke singled to continue the Boilermaker rally, but Wisen Womyn Witfi Wings got a fielder's choice and strike­ out to end the threat. A play of skits and songs promoting gender The Irish took advantage of and multicultural awareness. more Boilermaker mistakes to add an insurance run in the bot­ Monday tom of the inning, when Myers singled with two outs. A passed

ball allowed her to take second, BRIAN PUCEVICHfThe Observer April 15th and she scored the fourth Notre Irish pitcher Carrie Wisen delivers a pitch in Thursday's game Dame run on an error by against Purdue. The freshman got the complete game victory Purdue's left fielder on Bledsoe's for the Irish in Notre Dame's 4-2 win. 7:00 ~8:00pm single. Purdue brought the go-ahead year, but they are going to fight Syracuse starts at 11:00 on run to the plate in the top of sev­ like heck against us and we have Sunday. All four games are at Ivy LaFortune enth with one out, but Wisen got to play great ball to beat them." Field. Ballroom two groundball outs to end the Syracuse is a surprising 4-0 on game. the year in the Big East. Last Notes: This weekend, the Irish return year they were only 6-14, but + Thursday's victory over Free to Big East action against Gumpf knows this year's team Purdue extends Notre Dame's Connecticut and Syracuse. The reflects its good start. home winning streak at Ivy Field Admission Huskies are 1-7 in the Big East, "Syracuse is a very young team to 24 games. but are a traditional power in and they're very energetic and + After being held out of the conference. They are the they are just going to go after Thursday's game. pitcher 'fTian/i.j to tfze qenerous ([)onations of defending Big East Tournament us," Gumpf said. "Both teams Steffany Stenglein is healthy and champions and have won seven are very good teams and we · ;Mu{ticu{tura{Student ·Programs o1. will pitch for the Irish in this · )l[umni J{a[[ titles since 1990. need to play our 'A' ball to beat Semces (MS'l'S) weekend. ·

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The offensive-defensive battle throughout the year. By CHRIS COLEMAN will include two high school The No. 7 Blue Devils started Sports Writer teammates facing off against the season ranked third, but each other. Notre Dame's Kelly lost games to tough ACC compe­ McGlinn Hall It's tournament time for the McCardell played four years tition, to make their overall women's lacrosse team. defending. behind Duke's second record 6-4. They go into this Meal of Nations While it may not be the NCAA leading scorer, Lauren weekend knowing the impor­ tournament that the Irish are Gallagher, at W.C. Henderson in tance of these out-of-conference ultimately playing to reach, this West Chester, Pa. games. weekend's three-team round "We know about their key "Our kids know that every robin hosted by the Irish has players .... Lauren, she's awe­ weekend, every game for us, is some perennial powers match­ some." McCardell said. "We are critical," Duke coach Kerstin ing up. Today the Irish face the going to look more towards Kimel said. "We are looking for­ sixth ranked Duke Blue Devils, communication and team ward to tomorrow and and on Sunday challenge the defense: not worrying about Saturday." 12th-ranked Yale Bulldogs. The who is covering who, just stop The 12th-ranked Yale squad two visiting teams play each the ball." comes to Notre Dame with an 8- other on Saturday. Jen White, Notre Dame's 2 record and is also looking to This is this first time the Irish keeper, said she wouldn't be make a national statement have hosted this yearly event. approaching this game any dif­ before returning to Ivy League "We are excited about the ferently. Her mechanics stay the play. home games," said captain same. Notre Dame goes into this Kathryn Lam. "They [Duke and "It's just like any other game," w~ekend coming off an emo­ Sunday, April 14, 2002 Yale] are a both aggressive tal­ said White, who has won Big tional one-goal loss to Ohio ented squads. We are ready to East Defensive Player of the State. But they are not down on 7:00PM compete." Week twice. "The routine is the themselves. Duke, who Notre Dame plays same. Any given day any team "Its good we get to come back McGlinn 24 Hour Lounge today at 4 p.m. at Moose Krause can be awesome, or not great." so quickly from a game like Field, is the highest ranked On the offensive end the Irish Ohio State," said head coach team the Irish have faced. They look to sustain their multifac­ Tracy Coyne. "Our ultimate goal are also one of the more consis­ eted scoring attack where five is to win the Big East and get to tently successful programs in girls have scored in the double the tournament. If we can gain the country. digits. The Irish look to use this some valuable learning experi­ "These guys have been in the diversity when the attention is ences from a loss, that's good. top five for the past four years," focused on Danielle Shearer, "We know we haven't been Irish offensive assistant Danielle Alissa Moser and Natalie Loftus. playing our best game since we Gallagher said. "They've got a "We have to have a great won over Syracuse," McCardell couple big threats on attack, team effort," said Gallagher. "In said. "As a team we know its and on top of that, their goal­ games like this you're looking time to turn it around and get keeper is outstanding. That's for the players that haven't back on track." going to pose a very big prob­ been as much of an impact to The Irish get that chance lem." play more of a role. Somebody today. The Notre Dame-Duke game else has to step it up other than The game starts at 4:00 p.m. will be a match up of the stingy Dani [Shearer]. Alissa [Moser], and Sunday's game vs. Yale Sundays at 5:30 PM Irish defense versus a potent and Nats [Loftus]." starts at 1:00 p.m. Blue Devil attack. The Irish Fortunately for the Irish, Harris Prairie Church 14719 State Rd. 23, Granger, IN defense, the best in the nation Anne Riley and Meredith Simon in goals allowed (6.44 per have been contributing on 57 4-272-2069 or www.hpcoc.org\HUNGER.htm game) going into this week, will offense more in the last few need to deal with an offense games, and Lauren Fischer has Contact Chris Coleman at that has serious scoring threats. been scoring consistently ccolemal @nd.edu.

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BooKSTORE BASKETBALL XXXI Dead Kennedys pound World Class Fishermen

+Four teams today," sophomore Justin Golbabai said. "We had class advance in first until 4:45 so we didn't have time day of tourney to change. We were hoping to win by intimidation since we By MIKE CONNOLLY weren't going to win by skill." Senior Staff Writer Only three other games were played Thursday, as most of the games were rescheduled. Five skilled anglers could not In the closest game of the overcome the political power afternoon, the all-freshmen and basketball skills of a family team Bly and the Family Stone from Massachusetts as Dead defeated Off: The Team You Kennedys beat World Class Beat In The Shower But Not On Fishermen, Master Baiters 21- The Court, 24 -22. 11 on the first day 0 f f of Bookstore built a Basketball XXXI on "We actually expected to 2 0 - 1 8 Stepan Courts. play better. We made it to lead late The Dead the round of 64 last in the Kennedys, made up game but of four law students year. could not and an engineering get the graduate student, Eric Nadell winning ANDY KENNNThe Observer controlled the game basket to Dead Kennedys - A basketball player attempts a shot during a Bookstore Basketball game Thursday. Four games from start to finish. fall as Bly have already been played in tournament with over 500 teams competing. They jumped out to battled an early 8-2 lead on back to game with taunting and jeering. seniors on STD got as close as seven points of the game and the World Class Fishermen, a tie the game and serrd it into At times they even elicited full 18-15 late in the game but never never looked back. team made up of an Alumni Hall overtime. Paul Sifuentes scored sentence replies from Bly's play­ took the lead. "We haven't even practiced RA and four students from his the last three baskets for Bly to ers. "When we found out we were together before today," Booty section. take a 23-22 lead before David "A lot of the guys let them get playing each other we started Call's Brigid McHugh said. "But "We actually expected to play Goett hit a shot in the lane to into their heads but this is joking around a lot," Lug Nut's we are going to the Elite Eight, better. We made it to the round win the game. Bookstore and you have to be Tom Kerestes said. "It was pret­ and then we will probably lose." of 64 last year," said Dead Sifuentes said he was happy to able to ignore that," Sifuentes ty serfous out there on the court First and preliminary round Kennedys' Eric Nadell. have faced such a tough oppo­ said. today but hopefully it will go Bookstore action continues World Class Fishermen were nent in the opening round. Yup, It's The Lug Nut: Fixed It back to just being joking around today from 4-7 p.m. with games the only teams wearing any sort "I am glad we got that hard won bragging rights in its again." on Lyons Courts and Stepan of costume on Thursday. Each game out of the way," Sifuentes Alumni dorm section by defeat­ The all-female Booty Call team Courts. player had his face painted and said. "We don't want to think ing Tenacious STD 21-15. The defeated another all-female one wore former Celtic Larry these early games will be easy." all-sophomore Lug Nut squad team, Maybe If U Beg, 21-12 in Bird's uniform. Offs fans from Zahm got into controlled the game early and the last game of the afternoon. Contact Mike Connolly at "We had to wear this to class the heads of Bly throughout the built a 6-1 lead. The junior and Booty Call scored the first [email protected]. tng Into spri with Notre Oame Ath Friday_, Apri/12 Softball vs. Connecticut 4:00/6:00pm (Ivy Field) ~Women's Lacrosse vs. Duke 4:OOpm ~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~ ~U~N~ men's Tennis us. 119 Kentucky RENT -All INC. (Moose Krause Stadium) Saturday, ftpril13 ®2pm (Courtney Tennis Center) *1st 100 fans will receiue an Irish tennis t-shirt HD Softball us. Syracuse Baseball vs. Virginia Tech Sunday, ftpri114 ® 11 am/1 pm [luy field) 5:00/7:30pm * 1st 100 receiue a coupon for a free sundae from 11!1 *1st 300 fans receiue a min-helmet filled with peanuts from S d (Frank Eck Stadium) Women's lacrosse us.-·--·-­ Yale Sunday, ftpril14 ®2pm At All Friday Three Events: (moose Krause Stadium) *1 st 100 receiue a coupon for a free sundae from 1!'!1 *1st 200 tans receive a tree Swing Into Spring t-shirt from *1st 100 fans receiue a free frisbee McDonald Physical Therapy *1st 200 fans receiue a key lanyard courtesy of~~ *1st 100 fans receive a tree chicken sandwich from Nelson-'s *Bill Camp's flying frisbee Dogs to perform at halftime

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fOOTBALL Fullback position has promising possibilties

weapons that you can at the By KATIE McVOY perimeter-type positions," Associate Sports Editor Preston said. "To be one-dimen­ sional in those positions, I think While questions swirl around really limits you in college foot­ who will play key positions on ball because of all the things the the Notre Dame offense - defense can do to you." quarterback and running back, Eliminating that one-dimen­ for example - running backs sional quality will be key on coach Buzz Preston seems con­ Preston's list for his fullbacks, fident about who will be playing right after getting them intro­ fullback for him. duced to a whole new offense. Even though seniors Mike In order to make real weapons McNair and Tom Lopienski are at the fullbac}(l position, Preston officially in a "try-out" period needs his players expand their for a fifth year of eligibility, versatility. Preston is hoping to make them "They have to be up and able a key part of the 2002 offense. to do all things," Preston said. "I plan on them coming back," "Not just block but run, catch, Preston said. "And Chris Yura they have to be mult-dimension­ has a chance as soon as he gets al, and they have to be flexible." himself healthy. We've got some That new role will come as a other young men who are work­ bonus to the two seniors who ing there, too." have spent their time blocking The two seniors, who have and expect to keep blocking. seen significant time in the According to Lopienski, a touch- 2001 season, down scored should get a by a running ch~nce to ''I'm just trying to go out back is just as play a fourth and get better and see rewarding for year with the him as if he Irish. But if where it goes from there." crossed the you ask them, goal line him­ they're keep­ Mike McNair self. But with ing their this new fullback expectations offense, the in check. bonus possibil­ "Whatever ity of a carry RICO CASARES!The Observer .C o a c h doesn't hurt. Fullback Mike McNair carries the football during a recent drill at spring practice. McNair is Preston said," Lopienski said. "Really, [at] the fullback posi­ joined by fullback Tom Lopienski as fullbacks who may return a fifth year next fall. "Whatever he said, I can't argue tion, you're basically going to be with that." a blocker most of the time, so responsibility to receive and sive scheme. they'll be all right in the fall." "I don't have any pre·-con­ I'm pretty happy with that," he carry and a new coach. On the "They're young but coming "I think we're all coming ceived expectations," McNair said. "To get a couple of passes fourth day of practice, it's early along," Preston said. "It's all together," Lopienski said. "It said. "''m just trying to go out or to get to run the ball is a little to expect the fullbacks to fully new to all of them, but after takes time. Everything takes and get better and see where it plus." comprehend their new role, but they get through this spring and time." goes from there." "I just want to do whatever I Preston sees potential. With the get all this heaved on them, I If they return in the fall, the can to help the team and go summer to digest their new find that in the fall after work­ playing time they will see could from there," McNair said. role, the fullbacks should be ing the summer on it and get­ Contact Katie McVoy at be very different from their last Despite the fact that Lopienski ready to take part in the offen- ting the terminology, then [email protected]. three years at Notre Dame. and McNair rushed for a total of After playing a significant role 78 yards for the Irish during the blocking on the option-heavy entire course of the 2001 season offense last season, the fullback and Lopienski had only two position will become a signifi­ receptions, Preston has no cant part of a versatile offense, doubt that the fullbacks can Preston said. step up to their new role. Whether it involves blocking, 'Tm not worried about that," running or receiving, Preston Preston said. "That'll come and plans to take full advantage of it'll all work out." his fullbacks. The fullbacks have a lot to "I think if you're going to be deal with this spring: an successful in college football unidentified starter at the quar­ today, you need to utilize all terback position, increased

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his heart out. He pitched clearly good enough to win Baseball today. It's heartbreaking for continued from page 24 Johnson." The Irish added another run Sanchez. However, the Irish in the bottom of the sixth, but left two men on base in each the Panthers answered with of the third, fourth and fifth their own run in the top of the innings, heading into the deci­ seventh. sive sixth. Mainieri felt In the sixth, bad for his Johnson "/just know that we are freshman seemed to better than we,re playing pitcher, who tire, as he right now. We just need he thinks had a allowed a strong perfor­ leadoff single to be a better team in the mance despite t 0 clutch.,, picking up the Pittsburgh's loss. "It was really B r y a n Paul Mainieri Spamer a shame, before giving Irish coach because I up a two-run thought Grant home run to third baseman Johnson just pitched his heart Rolando Bello, which cut the out out there," Mainieri said. Notre Dame lead in half to 4- "Unfortunately, he had to 2. The next batter, left fielder throw a lot of pitches to strike Stuart Ryaceski, singled, while out as many batters as he did, the following two batters made and he just kind of ran out of outs. gas there in the sixth inning." But Johnson walked center In the second game of the fielder Tony railing and doubleheader, the Irish took allowed a base hit to right the early lead after center fielder Michael Bell before fielder Steve Stanley singled being pulled in favor of relief and O'Toole crushed a two­ pitcher Matt Buchmeier. The run home run in the first first batter Buchmeier faced inning. Both Stanley and was Brant Colamarino, who O'Toole came with in a hit of drilled a three-run home run hitting for the cycle, each down the right field line, com­ missing the feat by a triple LIZ GAYDOSIThe Observer pleting the six-run sixth inning and a single, respectively. Left fielder Brian Stavisky and shortstop Javier Sanchez both go for a fly ball in shallow left field. to make the score 6-4. With the four hits, O'Toole is The Irish split a Big East doubleheader Thursday with Pittsburgh. Mainieri believes this situa­ now batting .432 in his career tion should never have in Big Eat play with 17 RBI out of that inning and keep the double before designated hit­ tournament as well as the occurred in the first place, if and a .886 slugging percent­ game tied. ter Mike Holba ripped another NCAA tournament. the Irish had collected a few age. The Irish busted the game double down the left line to "I just know that we are bet­ more clutch hits. Pittsburgh added a run of wide open in the sixth by bat­ score both Sollmann and ter than we're playing right "That game should not have it's own off of Irish starter ting around and scoring seven Sanchez and give Notre Dame now," Mainieri said. "We just been a 4-0 game in the sixth John Axford when Joe runs to take a 9-2 lead. a 6-2 lead. Thaman then need to be a better team in the inning," Mainieri said. "We Thaman booted a hard Stavisky walked to start the walked to put two men on clutch. Guys that have been should have had least another grounder, allowing lead off inning, O'Toole doubled him base for Stanley. The All­ great clutch hitters with us four runs if we would have man Bello on base in the sec­ in, third baseman Andrew American then deposited a their whole careers just aren't rose to the occasion and come ond inning. Bello scored three Bushey sacrificed O'Toole over three-run homer over the rising to the occasion." through in the clutch. So what batters later on a Rob Beahn to third and second baseman right field wall for his second The Irish will face two more happens is we put pressure on ground out. The Panthers tied Steve Sollmann got him home career round-tripper to end Big East games today when the freshman pitchers to go the game in the when Bell on a fielder's choice via the the scoring in the inning. they take on Virginia Tech. out and pitch these low run doubled in Beahn. suicide squeeze. The Irish went on to add First pitch of the first game of games. Grant Johnson pitched Axford settled down to get Sanchez followed with a three more runs before the the doubleheader is set for 5 final out and improved to 19- p.m. 12 overall and 6-6 in Big East play. Despite the impressive win, Mainieri knows his team must play better if they hope to Contact Joe Hettler at bill make a run in the Big East [email protected].

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SMC ROUNDUP Belles sports have busy weekend ahead ward to playing on Saturday." the outfield and hits in the gap Alma is going to be a tough at the tournament - six main By NATALIE BAILEY and Returning players know the gave them a lot of their runs," competitor. players and four at an exhibi­ DONNA LUBBERS challenge that awaits them. she said. "We need to step up our play tion level. Freshman Julia Sports Writers "Every year Alma is a very With a consistently strong considerably from our last two Adams will be one of those con­ skilled batting defense this conference games. Alma is not a tending. "We just have two tour­ Saint Mary's softball hosts team," Deer "We haven ,t played year, Clark team that ca~ be taken lightly," naments this spring," she said. Alma for a doubleheader said. Her strate­ sees a need Deer said. "I hope we can all play as well Saturday at 1 p.m. Wrapping up gy is to shut games on a consistent to be ready as we can and prove to every­ a week filled with rescheduled their offense basis this season., to step up to Saint Mary' Golf one that we're a good team." games and cancellations, the down. "They are Alma offen­ This Saturday, the Saint Coach Pekarek believes that very good at sively. Mary's golf team will be compet­ Saint Mary's has definite advan­ opportunity to play a game will Rachel Deer be a welcome change, even if it manipulating "A very ing in their first meet of the tages for Saturday. "We're is against the highest ranked their offense by first baseman s t r o, n g Spring season at Brookwood playing on our home course. - team in the MIM conference. bunting and offense is Golf Course in Buchanan, We've played on this course Senior co-captain and first slapping so our going to be Michigan at 10 a.m. Under head many times, and we know it baseman, Rachel Deer found the defense has to key," Clark coach Theresa Pekarek, the well," she said. cancellation and rescheduling of be good on Saturday," said said. "We need to walk up to the team had an impressive third Pekarek also has high expec­ their game against Calvin to be Deer. plate with a lot of confidence place finish in the fall confer­ tations for the tournament. frustrating. Junior outfielder Jill Clark and make sure we match them ence championship, behind the "Our underclassmen have tour­ "We haven't played games on agreed. • hit for hit." first place team by only three nament experience under their a consistent basis this season," "Last year Alma had very In light of their current 0-4 strokes. belts now," she said. "I expect she said. "We are looking for- good hitters. The line shots to league record, the Belles realize Ten women will be competing everyone will play well." ~ Contact Natalie Bailey at [email protected] and Moving to Chicogo? Donna Lubbers at lubb [email protected]. Contact Ben @ NEW WEST Realty 312.942.1202 [email protected]

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WOMEN'S TENNIS MEN'S TENNIS Women battle two Irish seek perfection "Kentucky is a very talented getting into South Bend the ranked opponents +Men's team team," Smith said. "They've same day as the match and aim for perfect been down a little bit lately. only a day after hosting + Team not looking right now. I'm confident in that home record Whenever your back is Vanderbilt. aspect of our team," he said. against the wall, you're going "We have to take advantage ahead to Big East On the singles side, the Irish to come out fighting." of that," Taborga said. touney yet have experimented by playing By JOE LINDSLEY The Irish were down a little Notre Dame hopes that the people at different positions, Sports Writer bit earlier in the season, but home court advantage will with only marginal degrees of By COLIN BOYLAN after going through that brief play a role also. success. The one constant this The seventh-ranked Notre Sports Writer slump, the team has come out "In the past years, we've season has been Alicia Salas, Dame men's tennis team is stronger and more cognizant struggled at home," Taborga who has anchored the team just one match away from of their vulnerabilities. said. "It's nice to know that As its season winds down, this season from the fourth achieving an unblemished "I think the team has been finally we are realizing that the Notre Dame women's ten­ singles spot with a stellar 21-2 record at home this season. playing a lot better. I have we have to [maximize) the nis team might be tempted to record. A win over 16th-ranked seen the level improving, and home court advantage. Not start looking ahead to the Big On the other side of the Kentucky on Saturday would in practice we are all aware many people come out [to East Tournament in Miami, court, William and Mary heads make this season's Irish that we cannot have any more cheer on the team). but the Fla. into the match with a 15-6 squad the first to go undefeat­ Michigan matches," said people that do come have However, two tough matches record, while the Longhorns ed at the Eck Tennis Pavilion Taborga, in reference to been great supporters." remain before boast a 14- since the 1992 team accom­ Notre Dame's upset Joss to The Irish are forcing them­ the Irish can "William and Mary and 5 mark. plished that same feat as they No. 46 Michigan. selves not to think about focus their advanced to the NCAA final. Texas are both very good And while Notre Dame's main weak­ undefeated home records and attention on both teams Kentucky poses a hurdle to ness has been its doubles rankings though. Miami's sunny teams, but they are both s p o r t that potentially perfect home play, but with a new lineup on "If we did think about it, beaches. records record, though. Saturday and after successful then it might jinx us," sopho­ This weekend, heatable. " superior to The Wildcats, who were practices this week, the Irish more Matt Scott said. the Irish will the Irish ranked as high as fourth ear­ are not worried. Taborga agreed that it is head south to Jay Louderback 11-11, the lier in the season, own a 16-8 "For awhile, we kind of got better not to think about Williamsburg, head coach Longhorns record and have defeated top down," Smith said. "Practices rankings. Virginia to take 10 teams such as Tennessee are reeling weren't as intense as they "It can affect you," he said. on 14th-ranked and Mississippi. from a 7-0 should have been. It is tough "That's not the best thing to William and Mary before trav­ thumping at the hands of But they have struggled to keep that level up competi­ do right now. I think we need eling to Austin, Texas for a recently, losing four of their Vanderbilt, while the Tribe is tion up the entire season. We to keep on concentrating." Monday match against the coming off a tight 4-3 loss to past five matches. just went through a little val­ Notre Dame's No. 1 player lOth-ranked Longhorns. Texas. "I have a lot of respect for ley and I think we're ready to does not apply that advice to The two matches represent It would seem as if the door them," Irish senior Javier peak again." himself though. the seventh consecutive time were open for the Irish to gain Taborga said. "I think they Taborga feels the Irish have "I am the only one that is the Irish have had to play a some last-minute preparation have one of the best teams in the potential to exploit some really, really concerned about top-30 opponent and will be a heading into season-ending the nation, they just under­ key disadvantages Kentucky rankings," Taborga said. fitting end to a brutal late sea­ tournaments and perhaps even achieved this year big time. I bears. The key for Notre "Anyone on the team will tell son schedule. squeak out a victory or two. think it is going to be a war Dame is to capitalize on those "We expect both matches to you that I am a freak because The Irish hope their match because they need to win to opportunities. I am on the computer check­ be very tough," said Irish against Texas helps the team stay in the top 16 and we "We want to play them out­ ing out all the other schools coach Jay Louderback. develop more outdoor playing need to win to host the doors," he said. "We are in and telling people, 'If we win "William and Mary and Texas experience that will come in region." better shape than they are this match, we will move are both very good teams, but handy during the Big East "We both need to win real and outdoors you get more of ahead.'" they both very heatable." Tournament, especially against bad for what we want to do," a work-out than indoors." As always, the key for the rival Miami. he said. Additionally, Kentucky's. ------­ Irish will be to gain early "We know Miami is going to Fellow senior and doubles travel schedule could aid the Contact Joe Lindsley at momentum by winning the be tough wherever we play teammate Casey Smith Irish. The Wildcats will be doubles point. Since them, but they're probably agreed [email protected]. Louderback shifted the doubles going to be even better out­ lineup several weeks ago, he doors," said Katie Cunha. 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a! colleges, Eric decided to By JOE LICANDRO attend Notre Dame because he Sports Writer wanted to help build a lacrosse tradition here. If you take a quick glance at Little did he know one year this year's media guides for the later his sister would be follow­ Notre Dame men's and women's ing him to South Bend for the lacrosse teams, you will notice same reason. that the last names Simon and "After my first couple of Shearer appear on each team's months at Notre Dame, I knew roster. that she would fit in here really This is no coincidence. well," Eric said. "Every time I For Eric Simon and his called home, I wanted to know if younger sister Meredith and for she got in. Meredith is just per­ Danielle Shearer and her fect for Notre Dame." younger brother Will, Notre Both of the Simons have been Dame lacrosse is truly a family fixtures in the starting lineups affair. for their respective teams over the last two years. As a sopho­ Meet the Simons more, Eric cracked the starting Sophomore Meredith Simon lineup as a defenseman for the has been following in her broth­ best men's lacrosse team in er's footsteps ever since she was Notre Dame history. His strong a kid growing up in Flemington, defensive play helped the Irish N.J. After excelling at softball advance all the way to the Final and soccer in grade school, she Four. wanted to add another sport to This season has been a bit her resume in high school. more challenging for both Eric "I was looking to do something and the Irish. Eric has been out different," Meredith said with a of action for the last three weeks laugh. "Eric had been playing with a broken left hand, but lacrosse for a few years, and he hopes to possibly return this encouraged me to give it a try. Saturday against Army and help We used to play in the backyard Notre Dame extend its current a lot. He played defense on me. I winning streak to four games. never scored." Although their overall record Just like his little sister, Eric is only 4-5, the Irish look to be in Simon was also a three-sport excellent shape to return to the star at Hunterdon Central High NCAA Tournament. School. Eric's athletic talent Notre Dame currently sits atop shined the most on the lacrosse the Great Western Lacrosse field, where he was named a League with an unblemished 3-0 second-team all-state selection record. The winner of the league in New Jersey during his senior earns ,an automatic bid to the BRIAN Observer year. Irish siblings Eric and Merideth Simon, left, and Will and Danielle Shearer are all current mem­ After being recruited by sever- see SIBLINGS/page 14 bers of the Men's and Women's Lacrosse teams for the Irish.

- BASEBALL NO SOFTBALL Pitt rallies for win in split Streaking Irish grab

+Panthers' 6-run Pittsburgh on Thursday, Grant Johnson took the hill lith straight victory when the Irish let a 4-0 lead for the Irish and was nearly inning sparks vanish and left 11 players on untouchable in the first three comeback in first base, en route to a 7-5 loss. innings, striking out seven Despite bouncing back with batters. we fought," Gumpf said. "Purdue game of Big East By MATT LOZAR is one of the scrappiest teams in a 12-2 pounding of the Johnson continued to cruise Sports Writer doubleheader Panthers in the second game, through Pittsburgh's lineup the nation. They are the kind of Mainieri knows his team through five innings, but team that can beat anybody on a must start playing more con­ Notre Dame's offense strug­ Purdue came to Ivy Field on good day. Purdue loves to beat By JOE HETTLER sistently in the Big East con­ gled to break the game open. Thursday and met a hot Notre us. It's like bragging rights in Dame softball team, and the Assistant Sports Editor ference. Left fielder Brian Stavisky Indiana. Purdue would have "We need to play better led the Irish with three hits, Irish sent the Boilermakers liked nothing better than to beat than a .500 team to get over including an RBI single in the home just like their previous 10 us, so today was a great day for For a head coach whose opponents - losers. team had just beaten a con­ the hump," Mainieri said. first inning. He also added his us." "Today we had one nice fourth home run of the sea­ Using timely hitting and anoth­ Carrie Wisen got the start for ference rival by 10 runs, er great pitching performance, Paul Mainieri was surprising­ win, but it was a lost oppor­ son, a solo shot, in the fifth the Irish and went the distance tunity in the first game, and inning. Catcher Paul O'Toole Notre Dame beat Purdue 4-2 for her second complete game ly frustrated. and extended their winning The Notre Dame coach's we're going to have to, soon­ then smacked a double to victory in as many starts. The . er or later, win a couple of center field and was knocked streak to 11 games. freshman pitcher gave up two aggravation stemmed from Irish coach Deanna Gumpf his teams missed opportuni­ games in a day." in by shortstop Javier runs, one earned, on seven hits. In the first contest, fresh­ was very pleased with her team. ties in the first game of a "I think we did great. I think double header against man right-handed pitcher see BASEBALL/page 15 see SO FTBALLI page 19

+ ND Softball vs. Connecticut, today, 4 p.m. SPORTS +Women's Lacrosse vs. Duke, today, 4 p.m. +Baseball vs. Virginia Tech, today, 5:05p.m. AT A GLANCE + Men's Tennis vs. Kentucky, Saturday, 1 p.m .

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