the Observer The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s Volume 44 : Issue 56 Thursday, November 18, 2010 ndsmcobserver.com Harry Potter mania hits Notre Dame Conference Students dine on meal inspired by book and film series, anticipate next movie’s release to focus on religion

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In the early 20th century, the idea that religion was “on its way out” became predominant, according to Notre Dame Professor Patrick Mason. Today, Notre Dame is launching a research initiative to explore the relevance of world reli- gions in the m o d e r n world. The initia- Mason GRANT TOBIN/The Observer tive, titled Students dine at rearranged tables mimicking the layout of Hogwarts’ Great Hall at Wednesday night’s Harry Potter- Contending Modernities, will themed dinner at South Dining Hall. use multi-disciplinary research to promote understanding of swept Notre Dame, with South Hall. college and my childhood is how religious and secular forces By SAM STRYKER Dining Hall holding a “Harry “I think its always looked like seemingly over,” he said. interact. Its first phase involves News Writer Potter Dinner” in honor of the the Great Hall, but with the Domel also said the fact studying the interaction penultimate installment in the House signs and butterbeer, I Harry’s age corresponds with between Catholicism, Islam and With the Sorting Hat and but- film franchise, “Harry Potter feel like I am at Hogwarts,” she the generation of current college secularism. terbeer greeting students as and the Deathly Hallows: Part said. students forges a connection Mason, the project’s associate they entered South Dining Hall One,” set to be released in the- Freshman Jack Trunzo said that is particularly strong at the director for research, said Notre and Hogwarts banners hanging aters Thursday at midnight. he believes Harry Potter’s age University of Notre Dame. Dame has always been a leader from the ceiling, it seemed the Sophomore Tommasina Domel throughout the books serves as “I feel like this is the perfect in the study of religion, specifi- only thing missing was said the additional décor in the a connection between current time to be in college because we cally Catholicism. Contending Professor Snape leering at stu- dining hall only added to her students and the series. all grew up with Harry,” she Modernities, which began dents from the Head Table. belief of South Dining Hall “It is funny that the movies Wizard mania has officially resembling Hogwarts’ Great are ending now just as I get to see POTTER/page 5 see CONTEND/page 4 HPS graduate program ND strives to save energy adds new hybrid track By CAITLYN KALSCHEUR News Writer “Some people like to think of By KATLYN SMITH Notre Dame as America’s leading While students and resi- News Writer Catholic research university,” dence halls are competing to Howard said. “Well, you put those see who can save the most Notre Dame’s History and two terms together — Catholic energy during the Office of Philosophy of Science (HPS) grad- and research — that’s just anoth- Sustainability’s month-long uate program has added a new er way of naming theology and Dorm Energy Competition, the track in theology and science. science as a topic that we should University is doing its own The addition marks the first be doing more to address here.” part to conserve as well. time HPS has offered a new track Howard said the HPS program Though the University itself since its inception in 1990. was “frustrated” when trying to is not doing a particular push HPS Director Don Howard said appoint faculty members in the for the month of November to no other graduate program in the area of theology and science ten save energy, there are various world produces Ph.D.s specializ- years ago. programs effective all year ing in theology and science within “The idea to occurred to us that, long, according to Rachel the context of a history and philos- well, if we’re having trouble mak- Novick, Education and ophy of science program. ing a really high-impact, stellar Outreach Programs Manager “We want the products of this senior faculty appointment for the Office of Sustainability. program to be the leading because the talent is so thin, “The University recently thinkers internationally about maybe we are approaching this started work on stage two of issues of science and religion,” from the wrong direction,” its energy conservation meas- Howard said. Howard said. ures,” Novick said. For Howard, the track speaks to The program instead focused on This $6.5 million investment Notre Dame’s Catholic intellectual mission. see GRADUATE/page 4 see SUSTAIN/page 5 LISA HOEYNCK | Observer Graphic

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Your Diet to Me.” The programs After that activity is finished, ‘Love Your Body Week’ at Saint Glaub said. By ASHLEY CHARNLEY are activities that can be done the group looks at different adver- Mary’s,” Glaub said. “It talks At the conference Glaub was News Writer during events such as “Love Your tisements from magazines and about my schedule of the week unable to actually present the Body Week” to help improve self- then discusses which are negative with different professors talking, idea because of her position on Many students battle with self- image. and which are positive, she said. a deaf jam poet coming, t-shirts RHA, so seniors Marianne Jones image, and junior Laura Glaub is Fifty programs were presented, According to Glaub, much of and other activities that display and Jessica Robbins did the pres- developing ways to help women and “Please Stop Talking about her information came from the the health reason, the media rea- entation for her. not just on Saint Mary’s campus, Your Diet to Me” was in the top National Organization of Women son and the sociology behind lov- “I was really pleased about the but throughout the country, work ten and is now headed to a website, which includes an expla- ing your body.” turn out at the conference and to through this issue. national conference, Glaub said. nation of how a student can make Glaub said she is looking for- make top ten was an amazing Glaub — who is also Student “‘Please Stop Talking about an impact on their campus in 60 ward to bringing the program to experience and I cannot wait until Government Student Services Your Diet to Me’ is showing other seconds. Saint Mary’s women. nationals,” Jones said. Commissioner at the College and schools how they can put on ‘Love “After [the group goes] through “This is definitely my ‘little Glaub said the successful results the Resident Hall Association Your Body Week’ because I think this everyone has to sign a heart baby’ because I am so excited … of the program she formulated (RHA) National Communications it is really important in today’s pledge about what they love to get support from other RHAs show the need for this type of Coordinator — went to a confer- media for any gender to feel com- about their body and tape it on through the Great Lakes and awareness at the university level. ence at the University of Illinois fortable about their body in lots of the giant sign that says, ‘I love my Canada was amazing,” Glaub “This obviously shows that this Urbana-Champaign held by the different ways,” she said. body,’” Glaub said. said. is such an important program to Great Lakes Affiliate of College The program starts with each In addition to the success of the The national competition will be put on campuses in our society and University Residence Halls person drawing themselves on a program, Glaub will be helping to held sometime during the spring today to show genders to be (GLACURH) and three of her five large piece of white paper, Glaub put on the first “I Love My Body semester. happy and love who you are,” she ideas were presented there. said. Then, another person will Week” at Saint Mary’s from Feb. “I am really excited to present said. The programs she developed trace them on the paper and 21 to 26. this at nationals because we will included “We We’re Born This show the difference between their “[We] gave out giant packets [at have our first week done and can Contact Ashley Charnley at Way,” “Wam Bam Mammogram” perception of themselves and the conference] to explain my rea- let everyone know how it goes,” [email protected] and “Please Stop Talking about what they actually look like. soning of why I am putting on

STUDENT SENATE Group reviews Council rules

By MEGAN DOYLE with the passing of Declan,” students who did not live off News Writer Soler said. “In all of this I am campus during the previous proud of the ability — and not year would still be eligible for Student body president just from [student body vice office. Catherine Soler delivered her president] Andrew [Bell], [stu- “There is very limited junior State of the Student Union dent government chief-of- pool that lives off campus,” address to Student Senate staff] Nick [Ruof] and me — Hawley said. “That group is Wednesday before its mem- but all of our student leaders not representative of the bers passed a resolution to who stepped up in these situa- entirety of the people who live revise the Off- tions, no ques- off campus.” C a m p u s tions asked, and The officers do not need to Council. fulfilled our have lived off-campus during “It is very “It is very responsibilities their junior year to manage encouraging to encouraging to see to represent the the Off-Campus Council dur- see that we that we have students and ing their senior year, Hawley have accom- live out being said. plished many of accomplished many someone from “In the past there has not the goals that of the goals we set Notre Dame.” been a really interested candi- we set out to,” out to.” Student gov- date pool,” Hawley said. “Tons Soler said. “We ernment looks of people on campus are inter- have introduced at the future ested and qualified, and we Student for Catherine Soler optimistically as want to afford them the South Bend dis- Student Body President it will continue opportunity to run.” count program to develop proj- The second change was the — the first of its ects like the addition of Off-Campus kind in our eND Hunger Council ambassadors. community; the Rent-A-Text campaign and improve com- Student body vice president Program is up and running; munity relations, Soler said. Andrew Bell said the ambas- and there are now three dif- “Tonight we have the pro- sadors would function off ferent varieties of hummus in posed amendment to the campus like senators in on- the dining halls.” structure and role of the Off- campus residence halls. Soler said other projects Campus Council,” she said. “For every dorm, there is a have been pushed forward “This is an important internal senator who is local to you throughout the semester, such step to finding long-term solu- and gets information to you,” as the completion of a com- tions to good neighbor rela- Bell said. “Ideally there would puter cluster in Jordan Hall tions, protecting the welfare be someone who lives at Irish and long-term plans for reno- of our student and promoting Row with you who can do the vations to the DeBartolo great relationship with our same.” Lounge. community.” Breen-Philips senator Erin “Additionally, we have main- Off-Campus Council presi- Burke said the changes would tained the successful pro- dent Ryan Hawley presented a help off-campus students with grams of past administrations resolution to the Senate to community relations. such as TRANSPO, College change the structure of the “I would like to support this Readership and the Lease Off-Campus Council. resolution,” Burke said. “We Fair,” she said. The resolution proposed two have spent a lot of time dis- The administration significant changes. cussing how we can make the approached the close of first “We want to change the con- Off-Campus Council more semester in after unforeseen stitution so students currently active and more effective to challenges. on campus who plan to move help students be good neigh- “We have been thrown into off campus can run for Off- bors.” various situations that were Campus Council positions,” The Senate passed the reso- unexpected such as taking on Hawley said. lution with a vote of 25 in the responsibility to redo pep Positions on the Off-Campus favor, two opposed and no rallies, representing the stu- Council were only open to stu- abstentions. dent body during the period of dents who moved out of the high arrests and being leaders residence halls before their Contact Megan Doyle at in the time of great sadness junior year. After the change, [email protected]

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lution as the right scientific religions,” he said. “They’ve had ern political concepts, and he understanding of human ori- to adjust to the radical transfor- said he is looking forward to the Program gins.” Contend mations that have come about project’s ability to find common continued from page 1 Howard said HPS modeled the continued from page 1 in the modern world … They ground between Catholicism track after the existing tracks in make really interesting histori- and Islam. producing a new generation of philosophy and history. through Notre Dame’s Kroc cal cases or parallels because of “I’ve always thought of the experts working on theology and “This too is going to be an Institute for International Peace this shared experience of having possibilities of building a com- science. According to Howard, unusually intensive program,” Studies, will make the to live through or renegotiate mon ground, common agenda the job market for graduates of Howard said. “It’s going to take University a hub for under- the transitions of modernity.” and even a plan of action this track has improved. Howard tough and smart people to do standing the interaction Today and Friday’s launch between the various communi- said the Harvard Divinity School well in this program, but we’re between Catholicism, other events in New York were ties of faith that could enable advertised an endowed chair confident that we are going to world religions and secular soci- planned long before the contro- them to cooperate and respond specifically in theology and sci- attract those kinds of people into ety. versy over the Islamic cultural to the challenges in our modern ence. the program.” “The heart of this project is center near Ground Zero, but world at the humanistic or “We started to notice more Gregory Sterling, dean of the that it’s comparative,” Mason Mason said the controversy is a humanitarian level.” and more schools that would Graduate School, was “enthusi- said. “Our vision is that it will further indication of Contending In addition to a scholarly mention theology and science or astic” about the new track, involve dozens of scholars both Modernities’ importance. research initiative, Mason said science and religion in a job ad,” which should produce two or here at Notre Dame and around Public discourse about issues Contending Modernities is a Howard said. “Our own faculty three graduates every year. the world.” such as terrorism and Sept. 11 public education project. having matured and developed “More than an expansion of Today and Friday in New York are important in modern society Research teams will present some additional strengths and the total numbers, it will deepen City, the University will launch and a part of Contending their findings to the broader our having realized that there the pool and help strengthen Contending Modernities. Today Modernities, Mason said. public through writing op-ed are really job opportunities out what is already a very fine pro- at 4 p.m. at the Sheraton New “Scholars have, we believe, an newspaper pieces, contributing there, we just decided that now gram,” Sterling said. York, University President Fr. obligation to enrich the public to blogs, working to develop is the time to do it.” The addition of the track John Jenkins will deliver an discourse on these things,” he school curriculums, advising Howard said graduates of the comes at a time when the school introduction to the project. Kroc said. “Part of the underlying religious and civic leaders or track could also pursue positions has undergone other changes. Institute Director Scott Appleby foundation of the project is that writing policy papers for gov- at foundations like The Sterling said The Kroc Institute will also address the prior to … the most important problems ernments. Templeton Foundation, which has added several tracks, three keynote speakers. we have aren’t going to be “This is really bold and ambi- funds research on theology and including peace and theology, in Shaykh Ali Gomaa, the Grand solved by secular institutions tious and innovative and really science issues around the world. the last couple of years. Mufti of Egypt, will speak alone.” sort of takes Notre Dame a step As a result, Howard said grad- According to Sterling, the through videoconference. Jane After the project’s launch, further in terms of our outreach uates would help shape under- school is determining the opti- Dammen McAuliffe, president of Mason said the University would to the world,” Mason said. standing and debate on theology mum size of every graduate pro- Bryn Mawr College and former form research teams in early At Notre Dame, the Kroc and science, especially when the gram and whether they meet president of the American 2011. The project is designed to Institute has already applied for public frequently misperceives the needs of society. Academy of Religion, and John unfold over several years, but and received money to hire new religion as divorced from sci- “We are taking stock of our McGreevy, dean of Notre Dame’s the preliminary stage will faculty members, including one ence. programs and asking how College of Arts and Letters will include teams of Catholic, specialist in global Catholicism, “You often get this misleading should we change our programs also give keynote speeches. Muslim and secular experts at two professors in Islamic studies impression that there’s a just sci- to address the needs of the larg- Friday at 10 a.m., the Notre Dame and around the and one Islamic law specialist. ence on one side and just reli- er world,” Sterling said. University will host a panel world. Together, they will Mason said the project could gion on the other side, and that While HPS will not offer cours- titled “Women, Family and explore themes such as human eventually lead to research there’s no complexity in the es in the track until the 2011 Society in Islam and development, science, gender, opportunities for undergradu- debate,” Howard said. Fall Semester, Howard has Catholicism,” featuring experts law, migration, violence and ates, expansion of the One misleading impression already seen student interest. with a variety of perspectives. peace. University’s foreign language involves the Catholic Church’s “I was surprised at how quick- While there are plans for the Emad Shahin, the Henry R. offerings and new study abroad position on evolution. For ly I started getting inbound e- project to eventually include Luce Associate Professor of programs. These programs decades, Howard said, the mails asking detailed questions other religions, it is beginning Religion, Conflict and would be created in cooperation church has embraced evolution about the program, asking for with Catholicism and Islam Peacebuilding at Notre Dame, with other offices and depart- as the correct scientific under- career advice about what you because they have many simi- joined the Notre Dame faculty in ments at Notre Dame. standing of human origins. would do with this degree,” larities, Mason said. 2009 and has been involved in “One of our real hopes is that “The Catholic position has Howard said. “That’s just fur- There are Catholics and the planning stages of Contending Modernities will act been that there has to be a place ther confirmation of our sense Muslims in every country, Contending Modernities. as a seed to further internation- in that story for understanding that the world was ready for Mason said, and members of Shahin will also participate in alize the University,” Mason the emergence of insouled something like this.” both faiths make up approxi- the project’s research teams. His said. human beings,” Howard said. mately one-third of the global own research focuses on Islamic “But again that’s not an impedi- Contact Katlyn Smith at population. politics and the relationship Contact Laura McCrystal at ment to the full embrace of evo- [email protected] “They’re the two truly global between Islamic law and mod- [email protected]

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Group discusses Le Mans basement project

should not be the same colors that By ALICIA SMITH are seen throughout campus. Associate Saint Mary’s Editor Lyons said she wanted the color scheme to be “homey.” Saint Mary’s College Student Chesley said the Board should Government Association (SGA) dis- focus on “choosing a color that you cussed which colors should be feel could be versatile no matter used to decorate the Le Mans Hall what we choose or what they basement Wednesday. choose in the future.” The basement is being redeco- According to Chesley, it was rated as SGA’s Capital Fund proj- important for SGA to consider the ect. color pallet for future years so as “Our goal today at the end of this to choose colors that were time- meeting is that we are going to less. have one color pallet, color SGA members voted to pursue scheme, picked out,” student body the light green color pallet with president Rachael Chesley said. coral and teal accents. SGA discussed three different The Board also discussed the dif- color pallets. The first was a light ferent zones that should be includ- green with coral and teal accents. ed in the basement. The second pallet consisted of a SGA discussed having eight dif- warm yellow with aqua marine ferent zones within the basement. blue and light pink accents. The “One of them would be a TV, Wii final color pallet was pale orange [video game system and a] video with coral and navy accent colors. game area,” Lyons said. “When we were talking accent Additional zones included a colors we didn’t mean whole kitchen and vending zone, a movie walls,” Kelly Lyons, senior class space and game area. president, said. “We are talking SGA also discussed posting bul- [about] the accessories of the letin boards in the basement, as room.” well as a world map. SGA voted to eliminate the All of SGA’s ideas will be present- orange, coral and navy color pallet ed to a designer who will assist in and continued to discuss the other the remodeling of the basement. two options. There will be no SGA meeting “This is our room we’re creat- next week due to Thanksgiving. ing,” Chesley said. According to Chesley, the color Contact Alicia Smith at scheme should be unique and [email protected] Thursday, November 18, 2010 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS page 5

release is even spilling into the tour guides. inspiration for the decorations Wednesday’s dinner, based on a classrooms amongst his friends. Junior and Administrative and the menu. Harry Potter dinner held in April Potter “My friend at Brown is in class Assistant to Undergraduate “I rewatched the first movie 2009. He said he doesn’t believe continued from page 1 with Emma Watson, [the actress Admissions Tim Gannatti said because there were a lot of din- any other film franchise could who plays Hermione Granger,]’” this rumor is just that, not based ing hall scenes. We’re trying our inspire such a demand from stu- he said. “This week when she in any fact. best to get the flavor of it, what dents. said. “I think we have more of an answered a question correctly, “I would say it’s a tall tale that they had during the meals,” he “I think how popular Harry appreciation than other schools someone shouted out ‘Ten points is passed on through the years; I said. “The menu is based off of Potter is, I don’t think many because we have a nerdier stu- to Gryffindor!’” remember my tour guide saying that, which tends to be everyday movie series could compete for dent body.” Sophomore Patty Walsh said the same thing,” he said. “I have items. We’re trying to mimic the campus wide acceptance,” Domel said the magic of the she knew tickets would sell fast, said it to my tours. No one told dessert items.” Krusniak said. dining experience would only and it motivated her to buy tick- us to say it, and I don’t believe Krusniak said he was expect- continue on Thursday, as she ets to the midnight premiere that it’s in the tour guide manu- ing around 1,000 more students Contact Sam Stryker at was anticipating attending a early. al.” than usual to attend [email protected] midnight showing of “Deathly “Around Halloween we heard The urban legend may be Hallows” with other residents of people talking about Harry based in the Gothic architecture Badin Hall. Potter, so we knew we needed to of the building. According to the “I am going to a midnight get tickets right away before they Notre Dame Campus Tours web- showing. We’re going super early sold out,” she said. “We would site, South Dining Hall is mod- and we’re planning to do trivia have driven up to half an hour eled after a medieval Guild Hall. while we wait,” she said. away to make the premiere.” The website said, “Today’s stu- “Costumes are expected for Local theatres have sold out dents find it reminiscent of Harry those attending.” multiple showings of the mid- Potter’s Hogwarts.” Trunzo said he was planning night release. The movie ticket South Dining Hall Manager Bill on attending a midnight showing website fandango.com listed the Krusniak says the Harry Potter as well. He said anticipation for AMC Showplace 16 South Bend dinner has been in the planning the new film is running high, with four sold out midnight since early October. even amongst friends from other showings and Cinemark Movies “The students came up and universities. 14 in Mishawaka with six sold asked with the new movie com- “A lot of my friends are seeing out midnight showings. ing out, what are the chances of it at midnight at other schools. The notion of South Dining Hall doing a dinner?” he said. “I ran The general excitement is a lot serving as inspiration for it by the general manager, and higher than it was in high Hogwart’s Great Hall of the films we went from there.” school,” Trunzo said. has become an urban legend of Krusniak said he went directly Trunzo said anticipation for the sorts, often fueled by campus to the movies to provide accurate

GRANT TOBIN/The Observer “Hagrid’s Pie” and “Pomona’s Sprouts” were two of the many Harry Potter-themed foods offered by South Dining Hall at Wednesday night’s dinner.

something we are working on with the building staff,” she said. Sustain “We’re exploring ideas about how continued from page 1 to involve students in some sort of ‘turn off the lights’ committee. If we can build a partnership with means contractors will be around students and staff, we can be real- campus evaluating how to make ly successful.” the University more energy effi- There have been some improve- cient. ments made to the process of The Office of Sustainability is reducing unnecessary lighting also involved in a trial run with around campus, such as renova- Eaton, an engineering company tions that include lights with with which the University has timers or motion sensors and partnered. emergency lighting that only turns “We have an electric car on on when a movement triggers it, loan from Eaton,” Novick said. rather than lights that stay on all “We’re just trying it out and lend- night just for precaution. ing it to people on campus in “Reducing our carbon footprint order to explore the possibility of is our biggest focus,” Novick said. getting electric vehicles on cam- “Climate change is a global prob- pus.” lem, and reducing our contribu- The Office of Sustainability is tion to it will have an impact on also concerned about excessive the rest of the world.” waste in the dining halls. On a local scale, Novick said “The energy impact of food is saving energy results in the tremendous, and people aren’t reduction of overall emissions and always conscious of how much the result is cleaner air in our energy and water went into the region. dining hall food,” Novick said. The grand total of both the Co-sponsored by the Office of monetary and energy savings Sustainability and GreeND, the from the Dorm Energy eND Hunger campaign runs dur- Competition won’t be announced ing Wednesdays in the dining until the end of the month, Novick halls. said. “The big focus is to raise dona- “It always surprises people how tions for the food bank in north- much energy can be saved,” she ern Indiana, but it also includes a said. ”All the actions people do clean plate program at dinner on like turning off the light or Wednesdays during November,” unplugging unnecessary electron- Novick said. ics are all really minor, but with a Novick added that small-scale multiplication factor of 7,000 peo- projects, such as turning off lights ple on campus doing the same in unused classrooms was also small actions, the numbers grow. “something we’ve been trying to Students as a community have a work on.” huge potential to save energy.” “There is no reason for lights to be on at night in empty class- Contact Caitlyn Kalscheur at rooms, and that’s definitely been [email protected] The Observer Viewpoint page 6 Thursday, November 18, 2010 INSIDE COLUMN The evil lurking in Harry Potter Life is a As anyone who did not make the acceptable and that the Bible is nothing enlightened leaders. Instead, it has cho- unfortunate decision to eat at North but a collection of lies and fantastical sen to spit in the face of its Catholic last night is already aware, this week tall tales. The books also promote eso- identity by brazenly embracing and cel- game ... Notre Dame has decided to pay homage teric practices like clairvoyance, astrol- ebrating Rowling’s witchcraft-promot- to the Harry Potter franchise by hosting ogy, divination and numerology, which ing novels. The disgraceful decision to a Hogwarts- further lead our children away from host Harry Potter themed events on Iconic movie character Forrest Gump themed dinner Ryan Williams traditional American values. campus is only the latest example of told the world that “life was like a box a at South Dining Thankfully, the Catholic Church has this University shamelessly ignoring its chocolates” in order to stress the seemingly Hall. Along with freethoughts been one of the few organizations to founding Christian principles as it con- unpredictable and capricious aspects of the Yule Ball recognize the inherent danger that the tinues its transition into a secular, elit- life. William Shakespeare’s likened our dance scheduled Harry Potter franchise poses to conven- ist institution in the mold of Harvard, existence to a for Friday evening, the events form the tional morality and the American way Yale or Hogwarts. What is even more drama, asserting centerpiece of student government’s of life. Upon release of the fifth novel in disturbing is that, by hosting a special that “All the world’s effort to celebrate this week’s release of the series, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, dinner and ball that supposedly take a stage, and all the the seventh film of the Harry Potter later to become Pope Benedict XVI, place in the fantasy world of Harry men and women series. They are also a shameless commented that the books contain Potter, the university appears to be merely players.” betrayal of this University’s founding “subtle seductions, which act unnoticed encouraging its students to pretend that These metaphors Christian principles. and by this deeply distort Christianity in they don’t live in reality, that they and similes are Few people seem to understand the the soul, before it can grow properly.” instead live in a magical world where potent literary existential threat that the Harry Potter In addition, Father Gabriel Amorth, one sorcery and Satanism reign supreme. weapons capable novels pose to our nation’s Christian of the official exorcists of the What then is the point of Notre Dame of deconstructing Michael Todisco culture and way of life. Behind the Archdiocese of Rome and a man experi- continuing to call itself a Catholic uni- and explaining Sports charming façade of a courageous young enced in dealing with magic and versity, when clearly it cares more human existence. hero on a quest to destroy evil lies a demons, noted that, “Behind Harry about promoting esoteric false religions Both Forrest Gump Production Editor subversive plot to corrupt America’s Potter hides the signature of the king of like paganism and Wicca? Where are and William young people. The books unabashedly the darkness, the devil.” He went on to the outraged alumni protesting this bla- Shakespeare used advocate witchcraft and Satanism while add that, while the books seem to dif- tant disregard for Catholic principles, these literary devices to create sense within openly blaspheming our Lord Jesus ferentiate between good magic and bad as they so effectively protested the world’s ultimate mystery — the human Christ and encouraging readers to take magic, this is in fact misleading, President Obama? It is time for this existence. Countless others have attempted revenge on those who wrong them “because magic is always a turn to the University to take a stand against the to explain this same question. To this pan- through the use of spells, rituals and devil.” Other Christian organizations evils of Harry Potter and lead her stu- theon of possible answers, I humbly submit demonic powers. The novels are among have raised similar concerns about the dents down the path of true faith and my own entry: Life is game of Tetris. the most widely read books of all time series, including the evangelical group morality. I profess, in the sincerity of It was Benjamin Franklin who declared — author J.K Rowling has sold an esti- Focus on the Family, which denounced my heart, that I have not the least per- that, “In the world nothing can be said to mated 400 million copies of her sedi- the books for packaging their message sonal interest in endeavoring to pro- be certain except death and taxes.” tious literature (an especially disturbing “in a medium — witchcraft — that is mote this necessary work, having no However, I think Ben may have given taxa- fact given that many of this iniquitous directly denounced in Scripture.” other motive than the public good of my tion too central of a role. As Al Capone and woman’s readers are young children Indeed, even President George W. Bush country and my University. Martha Stewart both proved to us, taxation who are easily influenced by popular recognized that Harry Potter presented can be evaded. This leaves life with only culture.) Indeed, it has been demon- a serious threat to America, as he Ryan Williams is a sophomore. In his one certainty — its antithesis and eternal strated that the novels have adverse denied Rowling the Presidential Medal free time, he enjoys reading Swift and nemesis: death. While this view may seem effects on the religious beliefs of our of Freedom, on account of her books’ Moliere. He can be reached at overly morose and pedantic, it takes only a nation’s youth, causing them to believe, pernicious content. [email protected] moment to realize its validity. Throughout among others things, that magic is real Unfortunately for the Notre Dame The views expressed in this column history there have been billions of distinct and powerful, that conversing with community, this University has not seen are those of the author and not existences. Although some characteristics ghosts of the dead is common and fit to heed the warnings of these brave, necessarily those of The Observer. (love, loss, friendship, to name a few) may work their way into a majority of lives, death is the only factor that has touched each and every life. Much like in life, all games of Tetris are doomed to share the EDITORIAL CARTOON same condemned fate. When manipulating each Tetris piece, one is only staving off their ultimate fate for as long as possible. No matter the skill of the player, the game will always come to an end. In my English teacher’s room in high school, there was a sign listing ten rules to be a successful adult. The number one rule was, “Life isn’t fair, get used to it!” Although everyone essentially has a clean start to begin, almost immediately it becomes muddied with advantages and deprivations. Some players may receive great pieces that come with unimaginable benefits (see what happens in Massachusetts if your last name is Kennedy!), while others may be given an exigent slew of pieces that test their very character. Ultimately though, each player can control their own destiny. Some of the greatest successes emerge from the pre- carious south side of Chicago, while the most intense tragedies are often found somewhere in the perfection of the subur- bia. Much like Tetris, life is intrinsically unde- featable. There is no critical achievement to define a “winner.” Much is the same in Tetris. This is not Mario; there is no princess or villain to conquer. Tetris is painfully realistic. I may set a personal best or make a memorable maneuver, but I will never conquer the game. Does this mean that I should sit in my room and wait for a fast approaching and unavoidable death? Absolutely not! What this means is that no QUOTE OF THE DAY QUOTE OF THE DAY matter how well I do, there is room to improve and goals to strive towards. It means I can never be satisfied and must “Sometimes I lie awake at night, perpetually look to improve and achieve. and I ask, ‘Where have I gone Submit a Letter Yes, life is a game of Tetris, and I wouldn’t wrong?’ Then a voice says to me, “When people think the world of want it any other way. ‘This is going to take you, be careful with them.” more than one night.’” to the Editor at The views expressed in the Inside www.ndsmcobserver.com Margaret Cho Column are those of the author and Charles M. Schulz U.S. actress not necessarily those of The Observer. U.S. cartoonist Contact Michael Todisco at [email protected] The Observer Viewpoint Thursday, November 18, 2010 page 7 Winning during a time of loss

As autumn ends and the words “lake quickly to more existential targets — our found. ity to insist that he had an easier time with effect” become a more regular, and biting, temper, our integrity, our way. It turns out, Think of the restlessness Jesus conveys the death of someone he loved than we do. descriptor in our daily weather report; as we lose things all the time. in the parable of the lost sheep. A shep- Yet still, after he weeps, Jesus asks we have to sleep in later and later to wake How many of our greatest human stories herd has a hundred sheep and one is lost Lazarus’ sisters — Martha and Mary — up in sunlight (a challenge many in Dillon would simply disappear if we removed and the shepherd goes off to find it. perhaps the only question left to ask in the seem up for!); from human experience the possibility of Certainly, it is a near-heretical move to jux- face of death. He asks them, in the midst of and the days of Fr. Lou DelFra losing something or being lost? Farewell to tapose Jesus and Ahab. Yet the one lost his tears, “Do you believe Lazarus will rise frisbees and bare Odysseus, Dante and Ahab, before we even sheep (and chances are it was white!) does again?” He asks us, here in mid- feet on the quads Faithpoint start thinking deeply. As all three of these seem to provoke the shepherd — really November, “Do you believe the people you fade from memo- protagonists would attest, it is a madden- beyond all reason — to leave 99 worth- love will rise again?” ry — the Church ing thing to lose or to be lost. It is, too, a while sheep, and search the desert relent- Perhaps one way to understand the offers us November as the Month of the most helpless feeling. If your car keys are lessly for the one. In a scene right out of Church’s Month of the Dead is as an invita- Dead. Well, we can’t fault them for bad really lost, and not simply misplaced, you exuberant Homer, the woman who loses a tion from Jesus — even while he weeps timing; November is, indeed, a time for cannot just will them back into your hand. coin, upon finding it, throws a party that is and feels the severity of the separation: losing. (Don’t tell this to the football team Rather, you just have to stand there and worth more than the coin she lost. Jesus, “Do you believe your loved ones will rise … ) pull your hair, and look again and, eventu- like us, is agitated in loss and exultant in again? Do you believe that this loss is not “I will not lose anything of what my ally, call the car dealer. Dante cannot will discovery. permanent? Do you believe that death Father has given me.” himself out of the dark woods, nor Ahab Perhaps this is nowhere more the case does not get the final word? Do you believe Jesus, fully human, is nonetheless keen simply will the appearance of the elusive than in the scene where Jesus faces loss of in the resurrection?” to push the limits of what it means to be white whale. Indeed, it is frustrating, mad- the highest sort — John 11, where Jesus Because Jesus weeps, we can trust that human. He seems often to make claims dening, helpless to lose or to be lost. learns of the death of his friend, Lazarus. he understands that these questions are that most of us normal humans would During the month of November in the What does this Gospel have to tell us not always entirely uncomplicated for us to have a difficult time uttering. Claims like, Church, we are invited to push this experi- about losing someone we love? We can answer. And so, in order to encourage — “I am the resurrection and the life.” Most ence to the limit, where the stakes are infi- begin with what it conspicuously does not indeed, embolden — us, Jesus offers us humans I know would pause before claim- nitely higher. What do we do when what tell us. It does not tell us why we lose peo- this audacious reminder: “I will not lose ing that one. Or, “I am the Bread of Life. we have lost is someone we love? ple we love. It does not shed light on why anything of what my Father has given And if you eat of my flesh and drink of my In the face of all of this, Jesus says, “I the human experience includes, indeed is me.” blood, you will have eternal life within will not lose anything of what my Father sometimes dominated by, such painful and “I am the Resurrection and the Life,” you.” That’s one that most humans proba- has given to me.” Is Jesus exempt from definitive separation. It does not tell us says our God-made-human. “And all are bly wouldn’t want to say even if they could. this most human reality? how to make the sting of loss disappear. raised in me.” Though perhaps not as spectacular, this It would seem not. For when his disci- In fact, in this Gospel, when Jesus finally claim about “not losing anything” pushes ples ask him to teach them about the reaches Lazarus’ tomb, and the reality of This week’s column is written by Fr. the limit of what we know to be true of our Kingdom of God, Jesus responds, in para- the loss becomes physically present before Lou DelFra, CSC, of Campus Ministry human experience. bles, about a lost coin, and a lost sheep, his eyes, we read three powerful words: and ACE. He can be reached at del- That is to say, think about how hard it is and a treasure lost in a field. In these sto- “And Jesus wept.” No further details are [email protected] for us not to lose something. We can start, ries, Jesus seems as maddened with loss given; no explanation is offered. Death is The views expressed in this column simply, with inanimate objects — car keys, as we are, for in each of these parables, death; Lazarus is dead; and Jesus weeps. are those of the author and not your ID, a flash drive. And we can move the lost object is restlessly sought and It would be to short-change Jesus’ human- necessarily those of The Observer.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR You are fantastic hosts Who’s snarky? We just recently returned from a three day stay in South Bend that included attending the Utah- Notre Dame football game. We want to say thanks to the Irish students and fans for the gracious way Dear Kiely, we were treated. You were fantastic hosts and impressed upon us a standard of sportsmanship we What’s wrong with puny carrots? What do you have would like to import to the University of Utah. I can only hope the vast majority of Ute fans treated against those poor pieces that are thinly-sliced? They didn’t you with similar respect and apologize if that did not happen. I hope we meet again but not until we choose to be that way, that’s the way they were made! Are find our offense. A job well done Irish! they less crunchy? Do they taste worse than big carrots? Or do you just find them unappealing because they do not con- Greg and Marti Smith form to the shape you think is right? It’s no wonder we have University of Utah alumni problems with gender, culture, diversity and body image Nov. 17 when people can’t even accept carrots for what they are. You do not have the right to call yourself “That Carrot Girl.” You are biased and discriminatory and if the vegeta- bles could vote you’d be long gone. Take heed and amend your ways Miss King. Don’t be so particular about your pro- A rebuttal duce; just (quickly) grab a scoop or a handful and enjoy whatever nourishment each piece has to offer. You may be To whom it may concern: surprised to find that behind their varied appearances, all Isn't Falstad dead? carrot pieces are pretty much the same. Sincerely, In Notre Dame,

Austin Holler Ayla Bicoy senior junior off campus McGlinn Hall Nov. 17 Nov. 17

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Conan O’Brien By MARISSA FROBES en- tundras mixed up. I know sometimes one thing can be Another late night talk show Assistant Scene Editor both. Rap God issues!!! LOL!!!! host has a knack for Tweeting. Looking for a mode of pro- This witty redhead, unlike most crastination? As if the world Hip Hop Artists, continued celebs, refrains from plugging doesn’t know enough about the Other hip hop artists hot on his show constantly and demon- lives of their favorite celebri- the Twitter scene are 50 Cent strates his comedic talent in the ties, Twitter offers one more and P. Diddy. It seems neither of most modern way possible: the stalking tool for avid fans of these two know what to tweet sarcastic tweet. movies, music, television and about, but they do it constantly, even politics. Oddly enough, so 50 posts gibberish and Diddy @ConanOBrien: Just found out Twitter requires agency of the pulls pranks (he’s not married my new show is not on in celebrity. They can “tweet” for or a vegan, just felt like tweet- Finla nd. Wha t the hell is publicity, to complain or to ing it). President Obama doing with his entertain with absolute non- time? #EläköönSuomi sense. Here’s a handful of noto- @50cent: this is funny smack rious celeb tweeters and some me so i can eat @ConanOBrien: Rmbr – examples of their best use of dooont Twet whljik you driv. It 140 characters: @iamdiddy: I decided to get is dngrou7s Married today!!! I feel like a Kanye West new man! Wedding is planned Lindsay Lohan Though it took him a while to for valentines day!!! Your all Is she in jail? Is she in rehab? catch on to the Twitter craze, welcome!! Feb 14th. Let’s go! Is she shooting a movie? The Kanye West is easily one of the world doesn’t know, because most talked-about tweeters. He @iamdiddy: I a lso becam e this girl is on a Twitter hiatus. follows 0 people (he tried to fol- vegan today!!!! :) But when she was tweeting reg- low one teen from the UK, who ularly, she did so with brutal did not welc ome the media Jimmy Fallon honesty. Thanks for keeping us frenzy that ensued). He tweets Fallon is the king of hashtags. posted, Lindsay! constantly, sometimes with a For those who don’t tweet, a tone of narcissism, always with hashtag is preceded by a “#” @lindsaylohan: This was cer- a hint of crazy. sign and is used to create real tainly a setback for me but I am tim e rec ord of g roups on taking responsibility for my @kanyewest: You have to bal- Twitter. In addition to actions and I’m prepared to ance ignorance with intellect! #FallonMono, which is attached face the consequences. Can’t have school with out to any uniquely Fallon procla- recess! #Greatesttweetofalltime mation, he has began several @lindsaylohan: Regrettably, I ha shtags that ha ve bec om e did in fact fail my most recent @kanyewest: I’ve finally real- worldwide trends on Twitter. drug test and if I am asked, I ized as long as you use profani- am prepared to appear before ty when you talk about art and @jimmyfallon: Three urinals judge Fox next week as a fashion it’s better accepted!!! and you take the middle one? result. #SLAPYOURSELF @kanyewest: This is rock and Russell Brand roll life my people... you can’t @jimmyfallon: Guy asking me Unfortunately his best Twitter stop the truth you can’t stop the where the wine is. Dude, this a work cannot be published due music and I have to be strong STOP & SHOP. #awwhellno to Brand’s word choice, but or “they” win!!!! here are a few treats of his @jimm yfa llon: If Mt. tweet legacy. @k a nyewest: E verything Rushmore was animatronic and sounds lik e sang songs like the Country @rustyrockets: When I heard noise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EVERY- Bear Jamboree. #thatwould- that Coldplay were covering my T HIN G SOUNDS LIKE beawesome song “Bangers, Beans a nd NOISE!!!!!!! I don’t trust any- Mash” I wet myself — and it one! @jimmyfallon: That the two was all yellow. rema ining Bea tles would @kanyewest: I am a creative reunite and sing the theme song @rustyrockets: I am about to person.... I’m not a good to “Full House.” #ifihadonewish have a medical examination celebrity but I’m a great artist... and have eradicated body hair I’m tired of using my celebrity @jimmyfallon: I just want to I’m lik e a Benja min Button to sell my art. say happy birthday to reality Justin Bieber. star Heidi Montag! Today, parts @kanyewest: Sometimes I get of her turned 24! #FallonMono Contact Marissa Frobes at the usage of puns and double [email protected]

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Club Fever ft. DJ Cam Smith Asian Allure: “Culture Shock” Delta Spirit Concert Boy Gets Girl Club Fever, Downtown South Washington Hall Legends Debar tolo Performing Ar ts Bend 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m 11 p.m. Center 10 p.m to 3 a.m $7, tickets available at Free with student ID 2:30 p.m. $4, 21 and up, ID required LaFortune Box Office $10 with student ID The Delta Spirit group is coming Don’t miss Notre Dame’s very Get to know the variety of Asian all the way from San Diego to per- End your weekend with a play own Cameron Smith as guest DJ cultures on campus with one of the form here at Notre Dame. Their about work and relationships by at Club Fever tomorrow. He will Asian American Association’s most music combines folk, rock and the Department of Film, Television be mixing up some awesome popular shows of the year. Enjoy country and will entertain you all and Theatre. Will Theresa choose tunes for everyone to enjoy and live music, comedic skits and night long. Don’t forget to stay her work over a guy or will she dance with. Bring a group of America’s Best Dance Crew dance- after the concert for Legends “Best see her old life disappear as she friends and enjoy an exciting offs while learning about different of the 2000’s” music to keep the becomes more invested in her Thursday night out. cultures and their traditions. party going. relationship? Don’t miss it!

f r o m S a n D i e g o w i l l b e s e a r c h i n g s o n g s a n d r i p - the open range instead of m u s i c a l g o l d m i n e . By COURTNEY ECKERLE c r o o n i n g f r o m t h e i r f i r s t ping tunes that seem famil- t h e L e g e n d ’s s t a g e . Ti m e Revivalist country folk is Scene Writer EP, “I Think I’ve Found It”, i a r a n d c h i l l i n g l y b r a n d t r a v e l i s n o t o u t o f t h e what you’ll get with songs N e w - s c h o o l A m e r i c a n a a s w e l l a s t w o p r e v i o u s new all at the same time. question with their musical like “The Flood” off their r o c k e r s D e l t a S p i r i t w i l l albums, “Ode to Sunshine” Delta Spirit’s concerts are i n f l u e n c e s t h a t s t r e t c h new EP, or energetic guitar m a k e a n a p p e a r a n c e a t and “History From Below.” s u r e t o p l e a s e , w i t h a f r o m a s f a r a c r o s s t h e y e l p i n g w i t h “ P e o p l e Legends Saturday night as T h e b a n d a l s o r e l e a s e d “Doug”-like habit of “ban- country as they have dur- C ’ m o n , ” o r m a y b e a t h e p a r t o f t h e i r t o u r w i t h “ T h e Wa i t s R o o m E P ” o n gin’ on a trash can” — or ing their tours, which have g a l l o p i n g s o u n d o f D a r k e r M y L o v e a n d T h e N o v. 1 6 f e a t u r i n g f i v e whatever else they can find o f t e n b e e n w i t h a c t s l i k e “ Tr a s h c a n , ” f r o m t h e i r Fling. The five-piece band s o n g s , “ T h e F l o o d , ” — a n d a b l a s t o f e n e r g y Cold War Kids, The Shins, album “Ode to Sunshine.” “ B u s h w i c k B l u e s , ” “ D e v i l that only love of music or a D r. D o g , M a t t C o s t a a n d With a little bit of gospel On campus Knows You’re Dead,” “John can of Four Loko could pro- more. thrown in here and there H e n r y ” a n d “ M y D r e a m , ” vide. We’ll assume they’re With lyrics ranging from w i t h s o n g s l i k e Who: Delta Spirit which are currently avail- getting it from the music. r e l i g i o u s p o n d e r i n g t o “ S t r e e t w a l k e r ” o r “ D e v i l Where: Legends of Notre able on iTunes. Their particular brand of social commentary, they’re K n o w s Yo u ’ r e D e a d , ” Dame The five-piece band born i n t o x i c a t i n g c r o o n i n g a l w a y s a c c e n t e d w i t h a there’s a little bit of genre When: Saturday, 11 p.m. out of San Diego is known s o u n d s l i k e i t s h o u l d b e welcoming and fun sound f o r e v e r y o n e t h r o w n i n t o How much: Free If you like: Bob Dylan, for their warbling rag-tag c o m i n g f r o m t h e f a r t h a t ’s e n o u g h t o e i t h e r their repertoire. Wilco, Cold War Kids, A.A. t e a m i n g o f A m e r i c a n a , barstool in some lonesome incite a riot or silent ado- Bondy blues and indie-rock that dive at last call, or maybe ration, a deep strike into Contact Courtney Eckerle at r e s u l t i n g u t t u r a l s o u l around a campfire out on t h e u n i q u e l y A m e r i c a n [email protected]

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that we have a part in that.” to attend four practices a week. the 72 competitors by their size ger than just the competition. Baraka Bouts started in an Each practice typically ran two- and their ability in order to cre- “Our coach told us yesterday Dwyer auxiliary gym in the JACC in three hours long and included ate the best matchups possible that no one loses in this contest continued from page 16 2002, serving as the female ver- running, calisthenics and spar- for the three-round fights. And because the audience gets some sion of the Bengal Bouts. But ring. In addition to the grueling for the second year in a row, entertainment, we grow as While studying abroad last now the event has become so practices, many of the club the club will have two fights fighters and the children in year, Dwyer visited the popular that they hold the exhi- members were new to boxing, going on simultaneously, due to Uganda receive a better educa- Lakeview School in Uganda, bitions in the JACC Fieldhouse and required novice training in the amount of competitors. tion and better lives,” Kim said. which is operated by the Holy in front of hundreds of fans. rules and standard boxing tech- “These girls have worked so “Sometimes you just step out of Cross missions that draw a “This year we had over 120 niques. hard, mentally and physically, the ring and realize that you large amount of their funding girls that came out to train with “We really just taught them to get each other better,” Bishop aren’t just helping yourself, but from the club’s annual Baraka us when we would usually get all of the basics and got them in said. “At the end of the fight, something much greater.” Bouts. around 70 each year at the shape to be as ready as they you will see the two fighters Baraka Bouts will start at 6 “It’s reassuring to see that beginning,” senior boxer can for the fights,” senior cap- hug and congratulate each p.m. tonight in the Joyce Center what we do thousands of miles Viviana Kim said. “At times it is tain Kayla Bishop said. “But one other, which is a testament to Fieldhouse. Admission is $6 and away is contributing to a wor- definitely intimidating but it of my favorite parts of it all is the bond that they have built.” all proceeds go to benefit the thy cause,” the senior said. “All comes with a personal sense of being able to teach the girls Even though each of the fight- Holy Cross missions in Africa. the locals and teachers told us achievement and a growing about the game and seeing ers works to achieve victory in that Lakeview is the best school experience once we are done.” them progress from day one.” the ring, they realize that they Contact Andrew Gastelum at in the area and it’s nice to know The club required each boxer Accordingly, the club paired are fighting for something big- [email protected]

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Associated Press to play once again RALEIGH, N.C. — Roughly one week after Brett Sutter was jailed Jets. following a bar fight, his father Associated Press Brady isn’t as eager to traded him away. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — A remember his last game Calgary general manager nervous Tom Brady was against the Colts. Darryl Sutter sent his son Brett warming up before his first The Patriots lost 35-34 last and defenseman Ian White to the pro start when one of his Nov. 15 when coach Bill Carolina Hurricanes on opponents took a moment to Belichick’s big gamble failed. Wednesday in exchange for introduce himself. Hoping to seal the victory, he defenseman Anton Babchuk and “He said, ‘Hi, Tom, I’m went for it on fourth-and-2 forward Tom Kostopoulos. The Peyton,’ “ Brady recalled, at his 28-yard line, but fell a Hurricanes announced the trade “which I thought was pretty yard short. The Colts got the about three hours before their cool.” ball with 2:00 left and game against Ottawa. On that day in September scored with 13 seconds to go The younger Sutter is getting a 2001 in Foxborough, the on Manning’s 1-yard pass to fresh start. The trade came Patriots star-to-be was sur- Reggie Wayne. Adam roughly a week after the 23-year- prised that Peyton Manning, Vinatieri then kicked the old got into a fight outside an who already had been in two winning extra point. Arizona bar and was jailed briefly Pro Bowls, even knew his “I haven’t thought about it on suspicion of assault. name. Since then, the top at all since probably that Calgary assistant general man- quarterbacks of the decade game, since that night,” ager Jay Feaster said the trade have been frequent foes. Brady said. “I’m always con- was being talked about before New England and fident that we’re going to be that incident. Indianapolis may be in dif- able to make the play.” "This discussion took place ferent divisions, but on New England and going back to the end of October, Sunday two of the NFL’s Indianapolis faced each beginning of November," Feaster most dominant franchises other twice in 2001 when said on a conference call. "He was AP will meet for the eighth both were in the AFC East. a player that Carolina identified Brett Sutter was traded from Calgary to Carolina by his father, straight season, the longest They didn’t meet in 2002 as someone that they wanted in Darryl, who is the Flames’ general manager. streak between non-division when the Colts moved to the the deal. So it evolved from opponents since the league AFC South. But they’ve there." Sutter had one assist in four embarrassed" in giving up a com- realigned its divisions in hooked up once in each of Brett Sutter is also the nephew games with the Flames this sea- bined 15 goals in consecutive 2002. the past seven regular sea- of Calgary coach Brent Sutter and son, averaging roughly 10 min- losses to Philadelphia and at The tally so far: Patriots 7, sons and three times in the the older cousin of Carolina alter- utes of ice time in his fourth pro- Montreal. Colts 5, including a 2-1 play- playoffs. nate captain Brandon Sutter — fessional season. The deal also ends Babchuk's off edge for New England. One reason for such fre- Brent's son. "Brett Sutter was part of this latest stint with the Hurricanes. “You look at last year’s quency is that top teams Brett Sutter had been sent to deal all along," Carolina general The defenseman with a hard slap notes, and they kind of look play other top teams as part the Flames' AHL affiliate in manager Jim Rutherford said. shot scored four game-winning the same with players and of the scheduling formula. Abbottsford earlier this week for White, 26, had two goals and goals during Carolina's run to the scouting reports and all the The Patriots won the first a conditioning assignment, and four assists in 16 games with Eastern Conference final in 2009. different things that they do six games in the rivalry once the Hurricanes said he will report Calgary this season, and had He played last season in Russia well and things that we’ve Brady became the starter, to their AHL affiliate in Charlotte. career highs of 13 goals, 25 but agreed to a one-year deal got to try to exploit,” Brady but since then the Colts have "One of the things that Darryl assists and 83 games played with Carolina in July, and had said Wednesday. “There’s a won five of six. has always prided himself on is while splitting the 2009-10 season three goals and five assists this lot of familiarity.” “It’s always a great being able to separate out the between Toronto and the Flames, season. That first game, a 44-13 matchup,” said New England personal relationship and the who picked him up in January in Kostopoulos had one goal and win in which Manning’s four wide receiver Deion Branch, business aspect of what it is that the Dion Phaneuf trade. three assists in 17 games this sea- interceptions contributed reacquired from Seattle on we do," Feaster said. "We were in Rutherford said he first son with the Hurricanes. plenty to the Patriots’ suc- Oct. 12. “I think every year a situation where Brett was not inquired about White's availabili- To help fill the holes in the ros- cess, is the most memorable things are totally different.” playing, he was not able to crack ty when the season started, and ter, Carolina also recalled to Brady in all his games Both teams lead their divi- the starting lineup and hadn't talks accelerated after the Flames defenseman Brett Carson from against the Colts because it sions despite numerous played in an extended period of signed defenseman Mark Charlotte and had him in the line- was his first start. It came injuries to key players. The time. ... Giordano to a five-year contract up for the game against the one week after Drew Patriots (7-2) are tied with "It was a decision that was extension last month. Senators. It marks Carson's Bledsoe suffered internal the New York Jets in the AFC made ... in the best interest of the The roster shakeup came a few fourth stint with the Hurricanes bleeding on a hard hit from East. The Colts (6-3) lead the hockey club." days after the Hurricanes "were this season. Mo Lewis of the New York AFC South by one game.

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the power play and penalty- killing units, in addition to his Rookie regular shifts. While the continued from page 16 coaching staff likes his pres- ence on special teams, keeping Ridderwall said even though Tynan fresh for January and Tynan didn’t join the team February is the priority. until two weeks before its first Listed at 5-foot-8 and 156 game, he wasted no time fit- pounds, Tynan will never be ting right in. the biggest guy on the ice, but Now that the season is Jackson emphasized that his underway, Jackson said his size wasn’t necessarily as primary concern was making important as his playing style. sure Tynan stayed fresh for “He doesn’t play small,” later in the campaign. Jackon said. “He plays big and “He’s done a great job for us that’s the most important thus far, but I want to make characteristic. I’ve had 6-foot- sure that he understands it’s 4 guys that played small, and about the whole season and I’d rather have a guy like him consistency throughout the — [5-foot-8] and plays big.” whole year,” Jackson said. Jackson said that Tynan has Contact Sam Werner at been getting some rotations on [email protected] page 12 The Observer N SPORTS Thursday, November 18, 2010

isn’t on their opponents right McGraw said she has been Bruins move up on sophomore to control the tempo tomor- now. able to see an improvement guard Skylar Diggins at the row. UCLA “At this time of year espe- from her post players so far point. “We definitely want to use continued from page 16 cially, you just want to focus this season, both the starters “I imagine they’re going to our quickness to our advan- on yourself, and say, we have and players coming off the try to key on [Skylar], but it tage, making sure we rebound McGraw said UCLA would to contain the ball, we have to bench. will be up to everybody else to and box and get out in transi- not be an easy opponent, but rebound, and make adjust- “I really think they’re play- try to handle the ball, that tion and get some buckets. would give the Irish a chance ments as the game goes on,” ing better. Each game, each everyone else is ready,” she That’s how we get started and to evaluate themselves better she said. “But initially we practice, they look better,” said. that brings the energy and than in their first two con- have to try to execute. We’re she said. “They’re playing Diggins said she was ready hopefully our crowd gets tests. still so caught up in what together post to post, their to use her own quickness, as involved, it’s going to be a “They’re fast, they’re quick, we’re doing that that [worry- interior passing has gotten well as her teammates, as an nice atmosphere. [Tonight is] they rebound really well, ing about the other team] will better, I think they’re really advantage and a means to just going to be a great place they’re obviously the best come later.” starting to get comfortable in control the game. for basketball, a great atmos- team we’ve seen so far this McGraw said the Irish were the offense. I’m confident in “Practice has been intense phere.” year, so it’s going to be a good working on keeping up the them.” and we’ve been working on The Irish play host to the test for us to see where [we intensity and energy in prac- Looking beyond just the what we need to work on but Bruins tonight, with a 7 p.m. are] right now,” McGraw said. tice and in the games. posts, McGraw said the Irish at the same time realizing we tipoff at Purcell Pavilion. “What do we need to work on, “They press so we will get to are going to need to be ready have to stop what they do, what do we need to get better see a team like ourselves. on all sides of the court too,” Diggins said. “Focusing Contact Meaghan Veselik at at, it’s a great opportunity for What that’s like for forty min- tonight, especially when the on our game and really want [email protected] us to see where we are.” utes to see what the press The Bruins (2-0) return four looks like, and it will be good starters and six of their seven for us to figure it out,” top scorers from last season, McGraw said. “We haven’t including junior forward had to execute. We want to Jasmine Dixon, who was the see what we can do offensive- team’s leading scorer and ly. We haven’t had a chance to rebounder a year ago. But really get a lot of half court McGraw said her team’s focus offense working.”

KIRBY MCKENNA/The Observer Sophomore guard Skylar Diggins goes up for a rebound against New Hampshire on Nov. 12. The Irish won 99-48. Thursday, November 18, 2010 The Observer N PAID ADVERTISEMENT page 13 page 14 The Observer N SPORTS Thursday, November 18, 2010

JULIE HERDER/The Observer Senior forward Tyrone Nash guards the ball from a Chicago State defender. Nash’s 11 points and 10 rebounds helped the Irish win.

drained two free throws to tie the game again at 26. Nash After Wall converted his free- continued from page 16 throw attempts, freshman guard Eric Atkins hit a jumper fourth-year forward Tim to give Notre Dame a lead it Abromaitis and senior forwards wouldn’t relinquish, and the Carleton Scott and Tyrone Nash Irish went on a 26-5 run to end registered double-doubles for the half. Atkins finished with 12 the Irish. Scott led the Irish with points and 5 assists, both career 11 rebounds while Abromaitis highs. and Nash each grabbed 10 in “What helped us was that we Notre Dame’s 59-rebound effort. went zone,” Brey said. “I think Abromaitis and Nash were each that changed their tempo a little also three assists shy of triple bit. They were in a rhythm run- double, as their seven assists ning their man offense, and apiece set new career highs. guys were just playing loose and “My teammates make it easy firing, even guys that in the for me,” Nash said. “I’m not scouting report don’t have good able to get to get seven assists percentages. But then we went without my teammates getting zone, and that changed their in open spots and knocking rhythm for when they shot.” down shots. With our versatility With all five starters scoring out there on the court it just in double figures, the Irish makes my job a whole lot easier showed just how dangerous and fun.” they could be as the season pro- While Irish eventually cruised gresses. to a 50-point victory, the “Two guys almost had triple Cougars hung with the Irish for doubles, and it just [shows] you the first ten minutes of the con- the versatility of our team,” test. Chicago State had a five Nash said. “I feel bad for every- point lead just over 2:30 into the body that has to prepare for us game and a 3-pointer by because they have to guard us, Cougars senior guard Jonathan and if you take one option away, Montgomery tied the game at 24 you still have four other options with 10:38 remaining in the to take care of so it’s hard.” opening half. After playing three games in Notre Dame responded with six days, the Irish will be off 9:44 remaining in the first half until Monday when they face when Nash scored off an offen- Maine at Purcell Pavilion. sive rebound to give the Irish a two-point cushion, but Cougars Contact Mike Gotimer at senior guard Christian Wall [email protected]

see that they have grown from just a few people playing Rankings squash.” continued from page 16 Both McCuen and Schlax said they hope to see the Irish fans No. 24 Kenyon and No. 45 come out and support the Illinois. squash team this Saturday. Irish coach Geoff McCuen “It would be fantastic if we said the Irish should fare better could put some of the enthusi- this weekend against the asm and excitement into the Boilermakers and Broncos. JACC courts like we put into “We have a chance of beating the football stadium,” McCuen both teams,” McCuen said. said. “At some Ivy League Irish captain Kenny Schlax schools [that do not have] our stressed that this tournament football tradition, squash will be important for the Irish. crowds are often filled with “We need to improve our CSA face-painted, pennant waving, standing to have a good seed at screaming fans.” nationals,” he said. “Last year Schlax had a similar message Purdue was ranked ten spots to the Irish faithful. above us, so a win against “The team is really excited to Purdue will give us a signifi- host our only match on campus cant boost in terms of looking this year,” he said. “We hope forward for the season.” that we get some campus sup- Schlax said that Notre Dame port. Many people don’t know has a rivalry with both Purdue what squash is. Come to the and Western Michigan. match and find out.” “Notre Dame and Purdue are The Irish open Saturday at 9 two of only a few squash teams a.m. against Western Michigan in the area, so we see them a and continue at 2 p.m. against lot in competition and winning Purdue. All matches will be against them is huge,” Schlax held at the JACC courts, locat- said. “As with Purdue, we have ed between gates 1 and 10. a friendly rivalry against Please recycle The Observer. Western. We helped to get Contact Michael Todisco at them started and it’s good to [email protected] Thursday, November 18, 2010 The Observer N TODAY page 15

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By MIKE GOTIMER By MICHAEL TODISCO Sports Writer Sports Writer Senior guard Ben Hansbrough remained red-hot for the Irish This summer, Notre Dame as Notre Dame downed Chicago installed a new squash com- State 102-62 Wednesday at the plex in the Joyce Center, and Purcell Pavilion. the Irish are wasting little time Hansbrough entered the in putting the facilities to use, game shooting 60 percent from hosting Western Michigan and 3-point range and continued to Purdue at the Notre Dame Fall drain buckets from the outside, Invitational this Saturday. knocking down a career-high Notre Dame competed two six shots from beyond the arc weekends ago at the Midwest and leading Notre Dame with Round Robin at Kenyon 22 points. College. The Irish defeated “[Irish coach Mike] Brey’s Illinois-Springfield and fell to done a great job slowing down Kenyon, Illinois and Denison. my tempo a little bit and letting Six of the nine players who the game come to me,” competed for the Irish — who Hansbrough said. “Everybody’s were No. 56 in the College just doing a great job of finding Squash Association (CSA) pre- me and I’ve been lucky enough season rankings — were com- to make a couple shots.” peting in their first collegiate Hansbrough was one of five match. They were competing Irish players in double figures against much more experi- on the night. In addition, MAGGIE O’BRIEN/The Observer enced teams in No. 24 Denison, Fourth year forward Tim Abromaitis dunks during the Irish game against Chicago State Wednesday. see NASH/page 14 Abromatitis scored 21 points as the Irish beat the Cougars 102-62. see RANKINGS/page 14

HOCKEY Freshman Tynan already shines after unexpected season

Tynan signed his letter of come and right now it’s look- “But I’m not surprised at all “He’s a playmaker that By SAM WERNER intent to play for the Irish in ing like a great decision,” with how well he’s playing.” scores so that’s two great Sports Writer November 2009, the plan was Jackson said. Tynan notched an assist in things in one,” Ridderwall for him to join the team for the “Great decision” may be an Notre Dame’s 3-1 win over said. “He sees guys very well. Three months ago, T.J. 2011 season. understatement. So far, Tynan Michigan Friday, and added a He knows where you’re going Tynan wasn’t even supposed to But when rising sophomore leads all Irish freshmen with goal and an assist in to be. It’s easy to know where be at Notre Dame. Now, he’s Kyle Palmieri signed an entry- eight assists and 13 points, Saturday’s 5-3 defeat. Tynan he’s going to be because he’s one of the most productive level contract with the good enough for second on the had four points the weekend usually in the right spot.” rookies in the CCHA. Anaheim Ducks, a spot opened team. Monday, he was named before, with two goals and two One of the hallmarks for this At the beginning of August, up on the Irish roster for this the CCHA’s rookie of the week assists in Notre Dame’s split Irish team has been its cama- the freshman center was in season. Irish coach Jeff for the second week in a row. with Bowling Green. raderie, which many players Des Moines, Iowa, readying for Jackson said he let Tynan “Maybe we’re a little sur- Ridderwall said it was Tynan’s have attributed to an intense his second season with the decide if he was ready for prised with how productive on-ice intelligence that summer of workouts. USHL’s Des Moines Division I college hockey. he’s been,” senior left wing allowed him to be so produc- Buccaneers. Even though “He made the decision to Calle Ridderwall said of Tynan. tive. see ROOKIE/page 11

BARAKA BOUTS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Women fight for Uganda Irish ready for Bruins By ANDREW GASTELUM after two big wins Sports Writer

that we haven’t seen, and Walking into a makeshift By MEAGHAN VESELIK get some work against the classroom at Lakeview Senior Sports Writer zone, we haven’t had a lot Secondary School, Anna Dwyer to work against the zone yet saw benches used as desks and The No. 12 Irish will face either. I think a lot of good heard about the drainage prob- their first big challenge of things [will come out tomor- lems that affected the living the season tonight when row].” conditions of the students. they host No. 15 UCLA in Notre Dame (2-0) defeated This was reason enough to the two teams’ first meeting New Hampshire 99-48 last show Dwyer, the Women’s since 1998. week and Morehead State Boxing Club president, that “It’s going to be a big 91-28 Monday to commence even though the fights had challenge. It’s a great its season. In the win over ended, the real fight was not opportunity for us to come New Hampshire, the Irish over. out and play a really good recorded new program “We have seen how much we team early in the season,” records in steals (36) and have helped the school, but Irish coach Muffet McGraw forced turnovers (49). The there are still some problems said. “It’s just a great situa- wins marked the first back- that we can make a big step in tion to see what are they to-back wins by at least 50 fixing with the bouts,” Dwyer going to do, something we points for the first time in said. Photo courtesy of Anna Dwyer haven’t seen yet obviously school history. McGraw said Baraka Bouts, which begins tonight, supports students at since we’ve only played two see DWYER/page 10 Lakeview Senior Secondary School in Uganda. games, so there’s still a lot see UCLA/page 12