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CLC The Choice 2000 New 24- hour space guidelines

By HELENA PAYNE News Writer

Eleven senators attended the Campus Life Council (CLC) meeting to support the approval of a reso­ lution to post a policy about 24- hour space in all residence halls Monday. "We con- cluded that although a definition of 24-hour space does exist, it still is not abided by in Kirk some of the AFP Photos residence halls," said Lewis Hall Republican presidential candidate George W. Bush and Democratic presidential candidate AI Gore await results of one of the closest races in history. Results for the presidential election are expected to be in late tonight or early tomorrow morning. senator Luciana Reali. "The Senate came up with what we hope to be a solution to this." • Voter turnout Of course, college students process. • N D design class The CLC passed the 24-hour are not the only ones not vot­ Sophomore Matt space resolution, which the com­ low among 18 to ing. Only about half of all Wilkerson, who is also not encourages young mittee on gender issues of the 24-year olds Americans voted in the '96 voting this year, said that voters with posters Student Senate initially drafted, election. But when U.S. vot­ main-party candidates posi­ that defines 24-hour space as ers are broken down into age tion themselves too closely to areas available to the hall resi­ By ERIN LaRUFFA groups, the 18 to 24-year­ the political center in order By ERIN LaRUFFA Associate News Editor dents and their guest for all 24 olds have the lowest turnout. to get more votes. Associate News Editor hours. Students must abide by the Many observers of this "I don't really agree entire­ Every November, rules in duLac and exercise "good trend. and even non-voters ly with either !Bush or Concerned about the low voter judgement." Americans get to decide who themselves, attribute low Gore]." he said. "I really turnout among 18 to 24 year their leaders will be on local, The Office of Student Affairs has turnout to apathy. don't have much faith in the olds, a Notre Dame graphic to approve the resolution in order state and national levels. But "I didn't have any good presidential system." design class recently launched a most 18 to 24-year aids don't to implement the policy, but the reason not to vote. I'm just Similarly, despite labeling non-partisan campaign to CLC is going to further address seem to care. lazy," said Notre Dame himself as "lazy," Lambrecht encourage students to vote. In fact, 68 percent of issues about the 24-hour space junior Nick Lambrecht. did have reasons for not vot­ "Arguably, [voting] is one of the policy during its next meeting. Americans in that age brack­ Low voter turnout among ing in today's presidential most important things you do in et chose not to cast their bal­ However, assistant vice president this age group, however, election. your life," said the class's profes­ of Residence Life Bill Kirk had lots during the last presiden­ involves more than just lazi­ "My vote isn't going to do sor, Robert Sedlack, who comes tial election in 1996. positive comments about the poli­ ness. For example, many 18 anything," said Lambrecht, from what he describes as· a cy. Percentages are even lower to 24-year-olds simply do not in non-presidential years. "I think this is a really well have faith in the electoral see VOTING/page 7 see PROJECT/page 7 drafted and well thought out reso­ lution," said Kirk. "It clearly added something that we're still having a problem with." Kirk said that while he does not want to make 24-hour space a Internet outage frustrates ND community "passion pit," it is important to address some of the concerns that said. solved. student have. By TIM LOGAN Service was disrupted when a circuit Like students, OIT personnel were According to a survey regarding Senior News Writer upgrade at Ameritech's Chicago hub not pleased with the outage. 24-hour space conducted by the and SCOTT BRODFUEHRER was unsuccessful. As a result, high "This is a big black eye on Student Senate the majority of the News Writer bandwidth connec- Ameritech," Klimek dorms that lack full 24-hour space tions, including said. "We're not sure by the Senate's definition are The Internet outage that lasted from Notre Dame's, ''This is a big black eye what the long-term female dorms. Sunday morning to Monday evening which connects to on Ameritech. We're not fallout will be." "There is a disparity between prevented users from viewing Web that hub were cut sure what the long-term Resources outside of female and male residence halls," pages outside of the nd.edu domain off. Since the prob­ the Notre Dame net­ said Reali. and sending e-mail to persons outside lem occurred off fallout will be. " work that professors The most apparent distinction is of the Notre Dame community, and campus with the recommended for pro­ the presence of hall monitors in female dorms and Jack thereof in caused frustration among students. phone company, Tom Klimek jects were unavailable, The way the Office of Information Notre Dame's OIT which created some male dorms. Because the hall Technology communicated the outage was essentially manager of Telecomm Services additional work for monitors leave between 6 and 7 was not satisfactory to some students. helpless to fix it, students trying to com­ a.m., they have been known to ask "I wish that they sent out a notice as according to Tom plete assignments that male guests to leave the dorm soon as they found out about the out­ Klimek, manager of Telcomm Services. Internet access would have simplified. when they do. age, rather than waiting until Monday "We're somewhat at their mercy," he morning." freshman Aahren DePalma said Monday before the probiem was see INTERNET/page 4 see CLC/page 4 page 2 The Observer+ INSIDE Tuesday, November 7, 2000

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"I think of my dorm "I noticed that the "We are light years "We don't think girls Web dependency as the place where I passion and spirit at ahead of where dorms should have live, study and work. Notre Dame was we were last year different rules from I never really bought into the whole "infor­ I'd rather go great. I wanted to do now that we guys dorms mation superhighway" hype about the Internet. somewhere else some Duke stuff are global." · and vice versa. I always thought the Internet was convenient here." There should not be and it was nice to be able to find information and party." quickly and easily; I never really thought it was any discrepancies. " very revolutionary. Meaghan Donovan Mike Brey Adam Frick Then the Internet went Pasquerilla East sophomore Men's basketball ':oach WVFI station manager Kevin Berchou away and I learned just Sorin Hall senator how much I really rely on the Internet. When the new college football Associated Press poll came out Sunday after­ noon, I was left in the dark. OUTSIDE THE DOME Compiled from U-Wire reports I didn't know where the Irish were ranked in the Mike Connolly latest poll and what their chances of a Bowl Penn State 'Greens' plan to leave class to vote Championship Series were. I had no idea if my beloved Editor in Chief UNIVERSITY PARK. Pa. Leto said. "Since Election Day is so Pittsburgh Steelers were Some Pennsylvania State University close with Veterans Day, they could winning. But losing the students with a flair for the dramatic mingle the two together and tic in that convenience of readily plan to walk out of classes Tuesday to this is what vets fought for." available sports information was the least of cast their vote for the next president. At the Centre County Democratic my concerns. The move, initiated by the local Committee's headquarters, the feel­ I couldn't email my parents directions to Green Party organization. the Campus ings about a student walkout are where to meet me when they come up for the Greens, is bipartisan and encourages mixed. Boston College game this weekend. I was effec­ people of all political affiliations to "We certainly think voting is a gn~at tively cut ofT from my normal means of commu­ leave class and head to the polls. idea. Boycotting classes is never a nication. Justin Leto, a student activist, plans good thing, although it can be fun. It got even harder when I started working on to participate in the walkout. Leto said Sometimes it's important to make a Monday's Observer. The email system that lets the goal of the walkout is to mobilize dramatic statement," said Bob us communicate and send stories back and more students to get out and vote, and Shepherd, Centre County Gore 2000 forth between the two campuses was useless. to make voting their first priority on cent of the people don't vote. People chair. Gaining even the most basic information was Election Day. are always talking about the apathy of Shepherd, however, doesn't neces­ nearly impossible. Our weather service was cut Leto feels that Election Day should the students. This would get more stu­ sarily think the day should be a off. We lost our access to national photos and be a national holiday, for the entire dents to vote," he said. national holiday. graphics. Everything that made production of a nation and definitely for Pennsylvania "People should [be able to leave) "It doesn't take very long to vote, newspaper easy and painless was gone. State University. work or school to concentrate on pick­ and the polls are open for 13 hours," Getting stories back from our political "We live in a country where 50 per- ing who is going to run the country," he said. reporters in Washington proved to be nearly impossible. Driving back and forth from South Dining I tall to Saint Mary's (where e-mail still worked) as we tried to collect stories and pho­ tos from hundreds of miles away. NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY NEW YORK UNIVERSITY A system we rely on to make our everyday life easier was gone and we were left scram­ bling to find a new system. Law could ease voter registration Grad students seek to form union When the information superhighway broke An amendment to the 1998 Higher Education Act Should the results of April's Graduate Assistants down Sunday, my life came to a screeching Union election - which were sealed pending last halt. Even finding out information concerning should have put voter registration forms at students' fingertips, courtesy of the state. Instead, schools like week's National Labor Helations Board decision - be the network breakdown was nearly impossible. in favor of a GA union, New York University's only Want to call other colleges to learn if their Northern Illinois University were required to find two options would be to bargain with the union or networks were functioning? It's a lot harder to their own ways to provide forms - and they did. refuse to bargain and push the case into federal find a phone number without Yahoo! Governor George Ryan decided not to provide the forms to colleges free of charge. Instead. they were court. In the wake of the decision, which gives NYU What about basic business information about graduate teaching assistants the green light to form Ameritech and the location of its corporate offered other options, such as printing their own forms, buying them from a private vendor or asking union, university officials say they are deciding what office? It's all on the Internet. their next step will be. NLBR decisions cannot be Not until the information was gone did I real­ county clerks to provide them. Though federal law directly appealed to federal court. The only way the ize how easy and convenient the Internet does not require Illinois to provide the forms, the NYU case could be heard by a Circuit Court judge makes my life. The usual reliability of the Notre state tries to make them easier to obtaiJrl. But would be for the university to refuse to bargain. forc­ Dame network made it seem unthinkable that schools ultimately are responsible for providing reg­ "If ing the union to file a grievance with the NLHB. the information would even be unavailable. istration forms to students. they have not Should the Board determine .NYU refused to bargain, For my first two years at Notre Dame, the requested forms from the state prior to 60 days it would order the university to negotiate. If it still Internet connection was never a problem. I before the election. they're subject to financial refused, the Board could take the University to court always had access to the news and information penalties from the federal government," said David in an effort to compel it to bargain. NYU could also I needed. Now that Internet service has been Ormsby, spokesman for State Representative Lou take the Board to court, asking a federal judge to restored, I just wanted to thank the workers at Lang, D-Skokie. If a school requested the forms and review the Board's order to bargain. OIT for bringing the world back to Notre Dame. was denied, it's not held responsible, he added. I am sure you all have been under a lot of stress trying to bring the network back up. Thank you for the reliable service you have provided in the past and the reliable service I LOCAL WEATHER NATIONAL WEATHER am sure you will provide in the future. You make everyone's lives a lot easier. 5 Day South Bend Forecast AccuWeather llrecast f

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the opening convocation of The recipient of numerous schoolers to campus Special to The Observer the NSC's 88th annual honors, Taylor received the James Taylor, professor Congress and Expo in 1995 Wilbur S. Smith Orlando, Fla. Distinguished have about attending Saint of civil engineering and By ALICIA ORTIZ Taylor joined the Notre Transportation Educator Mary's. Students were free to geological sciences at the News Writer Dame faculty in 1976 as Award; the S.S. Steinberg ask current Saint Mary's stu­ University of Notre Dame, chair of the department of Outstanding Educator dents about classes, homework. has received .,the Searching for the right college and residence hall living. civil engineering and was Award from the American Distinguished Service to appointed associate dean of Road and Transportation can be difficult for anyone. Parents were also encouraged Safety Award from the Sunday's Fall Day on Campus to ask questions they have the College of Engineering Builders Association; the National Safety Council in 1982. His research inter­ Daniel V. Terrell Award gave interested high school stu­ about the necessary steps to (NSC) for his long-standing dents an opportunity to view all ests include transportation, from the District 9 Council prepare their students for col­ dedication and commitment aspects of Saint Mary's and to highway safety and engi­ of the American Society of lege. to public welfare. assist them in their choice. Mary Nucciarone, director of neering ethics, and he is the Civil Engineers; and the The award is the highest "What is neat about Fall Day financial aid, addressed con- author or coauthor of more Daniel W. Mead Prize from honor bestowed on an indi­ on Campus is cerns about than 30 articles and publi­ the American Society of so many differ­ funding col­ vidual by the NSC, a not­ cations. Taylor has chaired Civil Engineers. for-profit international ent depart­ "What is neat about Fall lege expens­ three Transportation Taylor received his bache­ ments - din­ es and apply­ organization dedicated to Research Board panels and lor's and master's degrees ing. athletics, Day on Campus is, so ing for finan­ the protection of life and worked with the U.S. from the Case Institute of admissions, many different cial aid. the promotion of health. Department of Technology in 1956 and and currents departments ... come After par­ Selected for the award by Transportation in the selec­ 1962. He earned his doctor­ students ents and stu­ his peers, Taylor was one of tion and evaluation of ate in civil engineering from come together together to make this dents were 19 safety professionals to University Transportation Ohio State University in to make this day happen. " treated to receive the honor Oct. 16 at Centers. 1965. . day happen," lunch in the said Ann Ann Kearns Noble Family Kearns, admis­ Dining Hall sion counselor, admissions counselor and toured class of '98. college build­ "That is what ings and res­ Do y,oil'like to write? being part of the Saint Mary's idence halls, Fall Day on community is all about." Campus ended in a faculty and The day began at 8 a.m. with administrator Open House. registration and breakfast. The There, prospective students students and their families Would you to write learned about majors available Uk~ were formally welcomed in the at the College. O'Laughlin Auditorium. Some of "(Fall Day] has been extreme­ the morning's speakers includ­ ly helpful. It has given me an ed Mary Pat Nolan, director of idea of what Saint Mary's is all for The Obseroer? Admission and Crissie Renner, about," said Adrianne Garcia, a student body president. high school senior from New Following the welcome, par­ Carlisle, Ind. "The people are ents and students separated to friendly and I would like to Call.l-5323. address concerns they might come here next year."

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research also experienced the computers would be up library has some print back­ the students out, but for the problems. and running on Monday, but ups. most part it's just frustrating Internet "A few indi- that hasn't "We have basic things that for them," said cluster consul­ continued from page 1 viduals came in been the we can usc to get by. We do tant Xavier Guerrero. with last "A few individuals came c a s e , " have print resources, but they Senior Jennifer Goodwjllie DePalma couldn't use minute assign­ in with last minute Escobar take more time to use. We will be having family here for Psychlnfo, a tool to search ments. I s a i d can usually get [the students] the Boston College game, and psychology journals, to do referred them assignments. I refrred before the something," said reference the inability to use e-mail r·esearch for a presentation to the print them to the print indexes, problem librarian Doug Archer. made it difficult to finalize due next week. indexes, but but they rely heavily on was fixed. Computer cluster consul­ plans for the weekend. "I'm stuck because I need to they rely heavi­ T h e tants received several ques- · "They are e-mailing me on use Psychlnfo before I go to ly on the the Internet." inability to tions from students about the my Yahoo account with what the library. because I can't Internet," said u s e outage, but they were unable restaurants they want to cat look through all of the jour­ visiting staff Hector Escobar Internet to provide them with any spe­ at and the hotel they are stay­ librarian databases, cific information. ing at, but I can't get my mes­ nals that they have by hand," staff librarian said DePalma. Hector however. "We hardly ever hear what sages - it's very frustrating. Students who went to the Escobar. "On was not a the exact problem is [from the I'm going to have to make a library expecting to use Sunday, the complete Office of Information lot of long distance phone online databases to conduct students' attitude was that catastrophe because the Technologies]. We try to help calls," said Goodwillie.

"I think that everyone knows that some couples monopolize CLC the space by just hanging out." continued from page 1 said Kirk. However. Kirk said that the However, last year the CLC 24-hour space policy would at discussed the issue and since least make it clear for the moni­ then the hall monitors were tors that they must allow the supposed to be notified that space to be available to resi­ SO MUCH TO C:HOOSE FROM ••. males do not have to leave the dents and their guests for all 24 24-hour space when the hall hours. lie said that within a few monitors leave. years the posted policy "A lot of guys are intimidated wouldn't be necessary because to go into 24-hour space of everyone would be familiar women's residence halls with it by then. because they're afraid of what's "The last thing I want is an going to happen if they get institutionalized area where yelled at by things are security posted up and monitors "/ think every dorm it's like, 'abide and · they by these rules ONE SOLUTION. don't even needs some place that or else."' said k n o w can never be taken He ali. exist," said away. However, for He ali. the present. I f the CLC voted approved Father David Scheidler to pass the by Student St. Edward's Hall rector resolution and Affairs, the to clear up policy will confusion in go in all the residence halls' 24- the use of 24-hour space among hour spaces. The policy also the dorms. allows rectors to amend it if "I think every dorm needs they want more specific guide­ some place that can never be lines, but these amendments taken away," said Scheidler. THE SUMI"lER SERVICE PROJECT also have to approved. "' Devote 8 weeks to the service of those in need "They'll have to get the rules In Other CLC News: "" Choose from over 120 sites across the United States approved by Student Affairs The Service, Tenure and and then they'll be added," Promotion task forces met with "' Earn 3 Theology Credits (with possible crosslists) Heali said. Director of the Kaneb Center ./ Receive a $1900 Tuition Scholarship with the option for Members debated the neces­ for Teaching and Learning an additional $1000 Americorps Scholarship Barbara Walvoord to discuss sity of posting the policy. but "" Establish valuable ccmtacts with Notre Dame Alumni after the non-CLC student sena­ interaction between students tors shook their heads and and faculty. Student Body l:nformational Meetings at the Center for Social Concerns: glanced at each other Reali President Brian O'Donoghue Wednesday, November 8, 2000 7:00PM referred to her fellow senators said the meeting was very suc­ Thur:s;day, November 30, 2000 7:00PM and said, "I have to support my cessful. The task force also constituents here. The real spir­ planned a meeting with Dean of APPUCATIONS DUE NOVIEMBER 27, 2000 FOR STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD THIS SPRING it behind this was to have First Year Studies Eileen FINAL DEADUNE FOR ALL APPUCATIONS- FEBRUARY 7, 2001 something posted." Kolman. Even after notifying hall mon­ itors of the rules. Reali said, "It has been a challenge to enforce this policy." St. Edward's llall rector Father David Scheidler said he FREE FOOD!!! has noticed problems as well. "My experience with monitors is that they basically make up their own rules," said Scheidler. Dillon I Iall rector Father Paul Doyle said in his dorm he has not had problems with the 24- hour space besides people attempting to sleep in it. "I would rather not post signs anywhere, ever," said Doyle. "I try to inform residents that it's a lounge and not a lodge." Come to the ELECTION WATCH 2000! Kirk agreed that the 24-hour space is not for camping out.

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Queen breaks her collarbone: The Queen Mother Elizabeth broke her left collar­ Inmates protest Albanian prisons bone in a fall at her home, her office said Monday. The hugely popular 1 00-ycar-old mother of Queen Elizabeth II was treated by doctors at Clarence House, her home ncar Associated Press Buckingham Palace, and was not hospitalized YUGOSLAVIA after the fall Friday afternoon, her office said. Police stormed a state "ller Majesty is reasonably comfortable and prison late Monday, trying has canceled her engagements for the time to contain a riot that began being," said a Clarence House spokeswoman. as a hunger strike but grew out of hand as Fatal bus accident in Banos: A bus Serbian inmates burned plunged from a mountain cliff near a resort their cells and took to rooftops demanding short­ town in central Ecuador early Monday, killing ened se-ntences and new at least 39 people and injuring 16, the Red management. Cross said. The bus, transporting local labor­ Shouts of "Get him" and ers, plummeted 820 feet from an isolated "Hit him" could be heard highway into a ravine, 85 miles south of the outside the prison as police capital, Quito. moved into the compound, minutes after guards fired tear gas and what appeared to be warning NATIONAL NEWS BRIEFS shots to try to break up the spreading riot. Police later FDA prepares to ban PPA: The govern­ withdrew, but remained ment warned Americans on Monday to quit deployed outside the using dozens of over-the-counter cold remedies prison compound. and diet pills that contain an ingredient that The unrest in the south­ could cause hemorrhagic strokes, especially in ern city of Nis started as a young women. The Food and Drug protest in solidarity for Administration is preparing to ban phenyl­ other Serbian inmates in propanolamine, or PPA, which is found in prod­ the northern town of Sremska Mitrovica. Those ucts from Dexatrim to Triaminic. Legal steps inmates began rioting late needed for a ban will take a few months, so the Sunday, alleging that they FDA asked manufacturers Monday· to voluntari­ were beaten "like horses" ly stop selling PPA-containing drugs immediate­ and demanding they share ly and replace with a safer alternative. in a proposed amnesty for ethnic Albanian prisoners Teen indicted for hostage-taking: A from Kosovo. 14-year-old accused of taking an eighth-grade Prison Warden Miodrag class hostage at gunpoint last month was Djordjevic said the prison­ indicted Monday. Police say Sean Botkin ers in Nis also wanted to · be included in the amnesty walked into a Phoenix elementary school class­ and he expected justice AFP Photo room Oct. 24 with a handgun and ordered Inmates stand on top of prison located outside of Belgrade. Starting as a hunger strike, ministers to arrive the riot ignited over offlcals granting Albanian inmates amesty. everyone to the floor, holding as many as 30 Tuesday for talks. pnoplc hostage before surrendering. No one The riot in Sremska was injured. Mitrovica, in one of undisclosed location, the prisoners, complaining of In Nis, Djordjevic con­ Yugoslavia's largest pris­ independent Beta news severe beatings they firmed that hundreds of ons, began late Sunday agency reported. Most of claimed had been taking prisoners had set fire to and spread throughout the their cells were destroyed place since 1994. their cells, ransacked the INDIANA NEWS BRIEFS jail. Prisoners armed with in the fire, Beta said. "They used to beat us jail's offices and climbed iron bars positioned them­ Dragan Subasic, one of like horses," an unidenti­ onto the roofs of several Indianapolis man found dead: Police selves on the rooftop of three Justice Ministry offi­ fied prisoner with head buildings, demanding the are trying to identify a man found dead on one building. cial negotiating with the bandages said, looking at justice ministers meet with Interstate 65 last weekend. The man's body Officials inside the prison inmates, said three people the camera. "People have them. said the inmates were was found shortly before 10:30 f.m. Saturday had been hospitalized with been destroyed physically, A prisoner told The angry that a proposed slight injuries suffered psychologically and moral­ Associated Pres that about ncar an overpass on the north side of amnesty law could free Indianapolis. An autopsy showed he died during the riots in ly. They were left with no 1,000 inmates, including ethnic Albanian political Sremska Mitrovica, about desire to live." from internal injuries. Indiana State Police 300 ethnic Albanians, had prisoners but not Serbs 50 miles northwest of Others displayed a base­ gone on a hunger strike, Sgt. David Bursten said the man carried no convicted of other crimes. Belgrade, the capital. ball bat allegedly used by demanding their sentences identification. Investigators compared his fin­ Ethnic Albanian inmates Footage shown on guards to beat inmates be reduced by 30 percent. gerprints to those on file, but found no match were evacuated from the Serbian TV showed two and chanted: "Amnesty!" .and the prison manage­ in local records. It was unclear whether the prison Monday evening inmates, surrounded by and "Down with the war­ ment be replaced by man sustained fatal injuries falling from the and taken by bus to an hundreds of other cheering den!" Wednesday. overpass or from being hit by cars.

Market Watch 11/06 Dow Armed robbers release hostages +159.26 10,977.21 The siege began at 5:20 a.m. when ed. The standoff ended about 7:45 jONES Associated Press Composite the gunmen apparently entered the a.m. when the rest of the employees Same: Volume: store by a back door. More than 60 were freed. 489 LOS ANGELES N/A Three armed robbers stormed a employees, many of them stocking Police believe the teen-age suspect Target store before dawn Monday shelves for the holiday shopping jumped a wall and fled at the same • as workers stocked shelves for rush, were ordered to the ground, time the second group of employees • Christmas, holding dozens hostage police spokeswoman Randi Joseph was running for safety. He was found Nasdaq: 3416.21 -35.37 before being captured as they tried said. hiding in a creek bed two miles away to escape, authorities said. A short time later, store security and was flushed out by police dogs, S&P 500: 1432.19 +5.50 No shots were fired, and no one guard Myron Jenkins called 911 police said. He was taken to a local was injured during the 2 1/2 hour after another worker alerted him to hospital after a dog bit him on the TOP5VOLUMELEADERS the apparent robbery in progress.· leg. The indenities of the men have COMPANY/SECURITY %CHANGE $GAIN PRICE siege. Two men were booked for investi­ "It was frantic," said Jenkins, who not been released. ORACLE CORP (ORCL) -7.83 -2.37 27.~4 gation on armed robbery and may was unarmed. "We couldn't do pe of connection because they had CISCO SYSTEMS (CSCO) -2.87 -1.63 )5.12 face other charges, authorities said. much. It was out of our control." knowledge of the operations at this WORLOCOM INC (WCOM) . •O ..l3 +.0.6 18.06 The third alleged gunman, a teen­ About an hour after the siege store," Joseph said. MICRO SOFTCORP (MSFT) .!.83 .us 69.50 ager, was hospitalized after a police began, 15 people emerged from the Many of the employees' families ERCSSON LMADR (ERICY) -10.37 -1.43 12.38 dog bit him. building and two of them, both wear­ learned about the hostage takeover ing employee clothing, were arrest- on television news. page 6 The Observer+ ELECTION 2000 Tuesday, November 7, 2000

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(NAACP), where he works with a By CHRISTINE KRALY staff of five people. The small Assistant Managing Editor staff is great, he said, because he is able to perform many WASHINGTON, DC hands-on tasks for the organiza­ athleen Jordan spends her tion. Sunday mornings in a cold "It's the perfect way to get Ctelevision studio. involved," he said. "It's the per­ As a participant in Notre fect door to what I want to do." Dame's Semester in Fallon's office is currently Washington, D.C., she interns working on initiatives to three days a week. When her increase public school construc­ fellow classmates back in tion funding, a project Fallon is Indiana are sleeping in Sunday playing an important role in. lie morning, Jordan is meeting peo­ is due to submit a report at the ple like John McCain and Jesse end of the month regarding Jackson for NBC's "Meet the funding research and meetings · Press." on the NAACP's progress in The political talk show is gaining support of the project. when~ Jordan has met political When the Bill Clinton-Monica celebrities and policy-makers Lewinsky scandal occurred, alike and where she says she Washington interns instantly loves to work. gained a bad reputation. Notre Notre Dame's Washington Dame students, though. are semester currently boasts 11 working at a scandal-free time participants, an unexpectedly and have only positive things to low number this semester, said say about interning in the Peri Arnold. director of the pro­ nation's capital. gram. The students live in an And although he had heard apartment owned by Hoston that working for a congressman University and shared with would be difficult and monoto­ schools like Dartmouth, nous, junior Bill Fusz has had no Michigan State and the problems adjusting to life as a University of Pennsylvania. congressional intern. The program in D.C. is a bit "The Hill is where the action like night school for adults is," said Fusz, who works in PETER RICHARDSONfTHe Pbserver already in the workforce. Congressman Paul Gillmor's (H- Students involved in the Washington DC program intern at various sites, including the American Students intern Monday to 011) oflice. Civil Liberties Union, NBC and Capitol Hill. The program lasts one semester. Wednesday, taking some night In an office about the size of a classes starting when they regular O'Shaughnessy class­ The connection between gressman was an offer he (H-NC). return from work until 9:30 p.m. room, Fusz works with Gillmor's Washington's big-city politics couldn't refuse. !lis Notre Dame education, he They attend one class Thursday legislative aides on mostly con­ and how they affect the The government and interna­ said, was a "pretty good foun­ and Fridays can be filled with stituent issues. American public is something tional studies graduate settled dation" for working in day trips to museums, monu­ lie mainly helps in responding many Notre Dame students arc into an aide position in Washington, D.C., and prepared ments and legislative offices. to constituent concerns, espe- learning this semester. Congressman Fred Upton's (D­ him for a future political career The pro- cially with "I see on a daily basis how MI) office a!'ter a few years of of his own. gram format questionnaires local and national issues con­ working with another congress­ Brennan hopes to one day run is "perfect," "It's the perfect way to that the office geal," said Kate Caballero, a woman. When a position opened for local office or a representa­ said junior get involved. It's the has been orga­ junior interning for to work for his home state rep­ tive position and likens his job Tim Fallon, nizing since Congressman Jim Davis (D-FL). resentative, he said he couldn't to "basic training in the mili­ because it perfect door to do what July. With the As the sole intern in the con­ pass it up. tary," preparing him for the allows stu­ I want to do. " office's small gressional office, Caballero is He said he enjoys his position leadership responsibilities he dents the staff the gov­ given greater responsibilities working in a fast-paced city like wants to one day hold. chance to ernment major than possibly someone working Washington while remaining And although, he said "you're Tim Fallon enjoy real says he feels with several other interns. "plugged to the home tires" of never going to be rich in public work expe­ junior very connected She conducts bill initiative his native Michigan. service," his job is rewarding in rience while to the people he research and attends weekly For Caballero, too. the flames many other ways, such as still studying works with and staff meetings where, she said, of the "home fires" burn too knowing more about what's and exploring Washington. with the politics occurring "my opinion counts." Caballero bright to resist. happening in Congress than "The internship is amazing," around him. Hearing firsthand said Davis doesn't propose many The junior government major most journalists reporting its Jordan said, mostly because of accounts of the Firestone tire bills, so her participation in their is interning with Democratic news. the people she works with and recall case from aides who development is especially impor­ Congressman Jim Davis who "With electronic media, things the responsibilities she has in attended the hearings was espe­ tant.' serves Florida's Tampa area dis­ move so fast around here. You the show's oflice. cially exciting, he added. But And while meeting people like trict, where Caballero lives. She can live and die by the minute," ller bosses and colleagues where his job is really impor­ Bill Clinton and Democratic says she relishes the chance to Brennan said, noting that the "trust me," she said, which is tant, he said, is with connecting presidential ticket AI Gore and work with people concerned congressman's office received very important for a student with the people of Gillmor's dis­ Joe Lieberman is a perk to her with her hometown issues. nearly 1,400 constituent e-m ails working in the fast-paced city of trict. job, Caballero's favorite part of "I would love to be a congress­ this past weekend. Washington. "It's just neat seeing what her job is the help she's getting woman one day," she added, Jordan, who wants to be a "When I first got here, I was issues people care about and in developing her future political noting that working in Davis' broadcast journalist upon grad­ really nervous," Fallon said. why," he said. goals. office has done wonders in uation, says working for NBC Learning Washington lingo and lie's getting "a really good Fallon said participating in the developing her ambition. has taught her "the ins and outs policies "took some getting used view at what really matters, D.C. program has also helped "!Davis] has done a lot for of putting a television show to," but after a few months in which is constituents." lie enjoys sharpen his focus on his future. me," said Caballero who said the together." She said the behind­ the city, he said, he became attending congressional hear­ Some of the students, in fact, congressman is very open to the-scenes experience has comfortable with the city and fell ings and getting a "broad-based" are hoping their stints as Notre helping with her political future. helped her realize the high­ in love with his job. look at how Jaws are affecting Dame interns in D.C. will lead "Notre Dame gave me an intensity and stress behind Fallon is an intern in the everyday people. "I didn't realize them to positions as Notre Dame excellent grounding to do this national television. Washington bureau office of the how much congressmen really alumni in D.C. job," said Ted Brennan, press She said her experience in the National Association for the do for the people back home," For William Nordwind, '89, secretary and legislative director program has strengthened her Advancement of Colored People he added. working for his hometown con- for Congressman Cass Ballenger desire to join the field. Get election results Wednesday at http://www.nd.edu/ ,..,observer. ------~------~------~-..,...---

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Bishops release stateiDent about role of Church in politics and world peace for the con­ er the Church's constant life important question is not, 'Are than others to contribute to By ANNE MARIE MAITINGLY ference. "Our faith has some­ ethic when deciding which can­ you better off that you were public debate," he said. "What News Editor thing to say about all our lives. didate to support. That ethic four years ago,"' he said. "It's this document is doing is ask­ including our includes the 'Are we all better off? Are the ing Catholics to fmm a commu­ WASHINGTON, DC public choic­ Church's poor better off? Are unborn nity of conscience in the larger In an effort to clarify the es." "It's a reflection of opposition to children better off?' It's not community." responsibilities of Catholics in This year's American values where abortion, the just the economy." The Church has put forth modern American politics, the statement death penal­ Carr believes the document extra effort this year to make National Conference of Catholic does have a believers in religious ty and elucidates the importance of sure that American Catholics Bishops issued a statement new focus, institutions have the euthanasia faith and personal beliefs in are made aware the document entitled "Faithful Citizenship: however. as well as its the political arena. exists for their consultation. In Civic Responsibility for a New "[The new same rights ... " support for "Ies a reflection of American addition to its publication on Millenium" last September. document programs values where believers in reli­ the lnternet, Faithful This statement does not repre­ emphasizes John Carr that aid gious institutions have the Citizenship is available in print sent a new step for the Church, that] citizen­ director of social development America's same rights - no more, no less and on video. Each Catholic which has issued statements ship is a and world pea!;:e poorest citi- than others - to contribute to parish received a kit containing regarding political responsibili­ virtue. that - zens. public debate." he said. these materials from the ty for every presidential elec­ participation In light of Carr believes the document National Council last spring, tion since the 1970s. is an obliga- t h e s e elucidates the importance of said Carr. "We believe that politics is tion," said Carr. "It calls people considerations, the presidential faith and personal beliefs in Faithful Citizenship was writ­ enriched, that pluralism is to more. not less. involvement candidates are focusing on the the political arena. ten by the National Council enhanced when people bring in public life in order to over­ wrong question when asking "It's a reflection of American without direct input from the their deepest convictions into come the cynicism of our day." citizens for their votes, said values where believers in reli­ Vatican, but it is in agreement public life," said John Carr, In that spirit, the document Carr. gious institutions have the with all formal teachings of the director of social development encourages Catholics to consid- "For believers. the most same rights, no more no less, Church.

With the help of Adworks. Notre to the class's own Web site that has Dame's student advertising agency, the additional voter information. Voting Project class printed and hung over 200 posters The class also designed ads to appear continued from page I continued from page I around campus. in The Observer. The project received With the large amount of white space free ad space from newspaper, as well who did not vote this year. "It's too "political family." on the poster, some people have found as funding from the College Republicans much of a hassle for me when it's ·In 1996, only 32 percent of young room to write messages of their own oh and College Democrats, though Sedlack not going to change anything." American adults bothered to vote. the posters. stressed that it was a non-partisan cam­ Although his objections are main­ Among the general population; voter "We know it's getting attention when paign. ly with the Electoral College. which turnout was 50 percent. it's getting graffiti," While he wants the determines the presidential elec­ "We have the worst voter turnout," Sedlack said. posters send a message tion, Lambrecht did not vote in any said senior Megan Conlon, one of In addition to "We have the worst voter to the entire Notre of the other races being decided in Sedlack's students. "I think that prob­ posters, the class turnout. I think that Dame student body, decided to incorpo­ his home state of Minnesota this lem needs to be taken seriously." problem needs to be Sedlack said the pro­ year. So Sedlack and his class created a rate other elements ject also gave his stu­ ''I'm not knowledgeable about project to address the issue. into their project as taken seriously. " dents a chance to see well. state and city [candidates!." he The first phase of the project involved how their designs can Students designed said. creating a poster. Students created sev­ Megan Conlon play an influential role People in this age group may also three different but­ in informing the public. eral designs. and then the class cri­ tons and produced senior feel that it does not matter who is tiqued each one - along with graduate "I hoped that it even in office. 200 of them. The graphic design students and non-art or class distributed the moved just one per­ ''I'm in college, so it's not really design majors from student govern­ son," Conlon said. She going to affect me," said Wilkerson. pins to other students who promised to ment. display them on clothing or backpacks. added that she hopes getting her peers "I don't think either candidate will The poster the group selected to print to vote now will get them in the habit of really accomplish anything." The class also designed table tents to and display around campus reads, "68% be displayed this week in the dining voting, so they will continue to do so Wilkerson added that his decision of 18 to 24 year olds do not vote in their throughout their lives. not to vote applies only to this elec­ halls. Adworks helped the class to actu­ federal elections. 68% of this poster is a ally distribute these tents. "You've got a say. You can affect the tion. WASTE OF SPACE. What win you be In addition, the class designed a outcome of elections," said Sedlack. Of course, there are members of this year on Tuesday. November 7th? graphic for the homepage of Notre "Ignorance and apathy are not the Wilkerson and Lambrecht's age Fill the void." Dame's Web site. The site offers a link answer." group that believe it is important to vote in all elections. The people in the White House do affect the lives of college students. according to senior Megan Conlon. She is currently taking a design class taught by visiting assistant art professor Robert Sedlack that cre­ do ated posters and buttons to encour­ age Notre Dame students to vote. "People simply don't think their votes are going to matter in the long run," Conlon said. "Every vote does matter, and certainly as a group, our vote matters ... We all need to be active as an age group in the political process." "I think people here are really www.nd.edui-IIH2/vote.htm1Fill the Void excited because it's the first elec­ tion anyone here can vote in," said Vote on November 7 senior Jeni Harms, academic divi­ sion head of Notre Dame student government. "Part of being a Students in a Notre dame graphic design class participated in a project to encourage college-age adults to vote. In 1996, responsible citizen is voting ... It's a only 32 percent of 18 to 24-year olds voted, while 50 percent of the general population turned out. duty." Harms said that some students find getting an absentee ballot to be Go vote! , a hassle. ~--~---

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ENGLAND Doctors perfornt surgery to separate conjoined twins Surgeons expect could allow Jodie to have a nor­ ents, said Monday they would In Monday's operation, sur­ "Finally and eventually we + mal life, but that Mary cannot not be issuing a statement. geons were expected to begin have a major blood vessel, one twin to die survive once she is separated The official solicitor's office, by exploring the twins' anato­ which is the continuation of during operation from Jodie's aorta. which represents children's my, according to testimony to Jodie's aorta, which is bringing If not separated, doctors said, interests in court, had provided the Court of Appeal. The sepa­ blood across to Mary, It would both girls would die within legal representation for both ration process would start with need separating, dividing. It is Associated Press months. children. the pelvic bones and then go to at that point that we would LONDON The twins' parents - identi­ On Friday, judges rejected a the spines, where the twins expect that Mary would then Surgeons operated Monday to fied only as Roman Catholics last-minute appeal by the Pro­ were joined. die," the court's judgment said. separate conjoined twin girls in from the Maltese island of Gozo Life Alliance, an anti-abortion a long and complex procedure in the Mediterranean - group that wanted the case to that doctors said would kill one opposed the operation for reli­ be decided in the l!ouse of baby to give her sister a chance gious reasons but decided not Lords. The Times of London report­ of a normal life. The operation to contest a Sept. 22 decision by ed that the Maltese Pediatric THE 28th ANNUAL followed months of legal wran­ the Court of Appeal that the Association had urged British gling over whether the parents girls can be separated. The court had struggled with doctors to delay the operation, SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE could refuse surgery and let the issue of whether the saying it violated common prac­ nature take its course. surgery would amount to inten­ tice that parents of severely Madrigal Dinners St. Mary's Hospital in tionally killing Mary. whose disabled babies were given the Fri. & Sat., Dec. 1 & 2 at 7 pm Manchester confirmed early heart and lungs cannot sustain final say over treatment. Sun., Dec. 3 at 2 & 7 pm Monday that the operation - life. Two medical specialists "In this case the parents have Regina North Lounge involving some 20 staff mem­ appointed by the court clearly expressed the wish that bers - had begun and was endorsed surge_ry. nature be left to take its Madrigal singers from the Saint expected to take up to 15 "The sad fact is that Mary course," it was quoted as say­ Mary's College choirs, along with -~­ hours. The hospital said no lives on borrowed time, all of it ing. period instruments, jugglers, a jester details about the surgery's out­ borrowed from her sister," News reports said the parents and a Master of the House entertain SAINT come would be released until Lord Justice Alan Ward said in have agreed to give a paid 200 patrons per performance during lunchtime Tuesday. the Court of Appeal ruling. "She interview to Granada TV and a feast fit for a king. MARY'S The girls. identified publicly is incapable of independent will use the money to care for COLLEGE NOTRE DAME, IN only as "Mary" and "Jodie," existence. She is designated for Jodie as she undergoes further For tickets call: 219/284-4625 were born at the hospital on death." treatment. It was not disclosed Aug. 8 joined at the lower Pannone and Partners, the how much they reportedly will abdomen. Doctors say surgery law firm representing the par- be paid.

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On the eve of Oct. 26, The from the most elite schools in break visiting one of the sites, Young Leaders of Old Saint the nation, such as Notre Dame, shadowing one of its teachers. Patrick's Church in Chicago held Harvard, Yale and Princeton. Tara returned with an even their fourth annual fall dinner Given these figures, Patrick said, greater appreciation for the pro­ and award presentation. The "many outsiders pose the ulti­ gram. She is certain that not group was mate question ... why?" only do the teachers make an indeed, Brittany "Why are the most intelligent impact in a way that will change students from the best schools children's lives, but they also diverse. Morehouse Among the choosing to commit two years of find their own lives forever invited their lives to service, earning enhanced. guests were It's All About only $5 a day plus room and Service after college just might educators of board?" Patrick asked. Certainly be the best thing you'll ever do. Congratulating Mr. all ages, Anthropolgy for the first year, the rewards What better time to sacrifice well-known · are few and the chal- monetary privileges than right entrepre- lenges are many but after college when we are all neurs, successful figures in the graduating students used to living at college Notre Dame business world, community still jump at the poverty level? Don't rush Last Thursday, between 800 and 1 ,000 students attended leaders from the local and chance to teach. the corporate world, the first ever Mr. Notre Dame pageant. The winner, freshman national levels. representatives This is a ques­ sooner or later you'll get Ryan Crochet of Keenan Hall, put on a show for the ages. His of the religious order and eager tion that seems tired of it. Service in the talent was a Chippendale-style dance to the Divinyls "I Touch students. The gathering was in all too familiar form of teaching is Myself' that had the audience on their feet both cheering and honor of the "2000 Young to a large even better. Our laughing at the same time. By the end of it. he was in black Leader Award Recipient for group of future is still behind tights and a red bow-tie. Let me not forget one important fac­ Exemplary Leadership in seniors at the doors of grade tor; he's about 300 pounds. The other finalists were quite Chicago." The young man Notre Dame. schools and that will good, but the night was stolen by Big Ryan as he charmed the acclaimed as this year's model When a never change. ladies during the question and answer section. We've anxious­ for leadership G. degree As for freshmen, is Patrick Hyan is ly awaited The Observer's take on the pageant, but since no Jr., Founder and President of that much sophomores and article as of yet has been printed, we at Keenan Hall would the Inner-City Teaching Corps more juniors, this phi­ like to give him some well-deserved press. Congratulations to (ICTC); an urban teaching pro­ expensive losophy applies to the big fell a and we can't wait for a repeat performance next gram similar to the Peace Corps. compared you too. Don't year. One by one, representatives of to the ever think you the Leadership Council average are too busy for Andrew Warner approached the podium and university service. One of proceeded to reflect on the it is natur­ my favorite freshman award and on Patrick. He al to want classes was Keenan Hall received acclaims for his integri­ to make it "Confronting November 6, 2000 ty, accolades for his accomplish­ "worth­ Homelessness in ments, adulation for his heart while" in American and approbation for his guts. terms of Society" taught One friend noted how effortless­ capital- by Professor ly Patrick managed ~o integrate ism's Ben Giamo. No all of his disparate interests into stan­ ' amount of book his life so that not one cause in dards. reading could ~ which he believed had to wait its The mere replace the turn. She added that in addition. thought lessons I - through it all Patrick kept in of pro­ learmid from ----- touch- with everyone. He nouncing the experimen­ never forgot a name or a face. to family tial portion of . One would think after hearing members the course. In this endless list of praises that one's fact, in my opin­ here was a man who. must real­ desire to ion "Confronting ize his exceptional qualities and do service llomelessness" thus, must have a slight ego. after hav­ should be a Yet. when he stepped to the ing just required part of microphone to accept the spent -...... :- the curriculum, Allowing for award. Patrick stood comfort­ $100,000 in - just like Theology ably in the front of the room and education is - and Philosophy. aftnr expressing gratitude began enough to Indeed, as his speech that assured his audi­ chase a stu­ Patrick's adopted successful ence this award was not about dent straight motto for ICTC him. "Don't mistake the match to the hands states "You can't just for the lire." he said. of big business­ talk the talk; you Patrick's words quickly es in Chicago must also walk the concerts changed the tone of the night. where most ND walk." Patrick has, and Patrick was able to deftly redi­ graduates flock continues to set the The Executive Members of the Student Union Board would rect the spotlight from him self together to pace. like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved with onto the current teachers of the embark on a fifth the Guster concert this weekend. ICTC program who quietly but year of Notre Dame. Patrick G. Ryan Jr. is the Our sincerest thanks goes out to the band, the crew, the stu­ proudly sat in the back wearing Still, though the call eldest brother of Brittany's dents and fans who made for a sold-out show and especially symbolic green carnations. seems tough, there are biggest buddy, junior Corbett the members of the Student Union Board without whose help it Patrick's passionate pleas for many that confidently Ryan of Keough Hall. Brittany would never have been possible. · better education in America march forward on the path of Morehouse is a senior majoring With everyone's help, we will continue to program quality echoed through the room caus­ service. never looking back. in American studies and anthro­ shows for the future. We hope to see you there. ing many eyes to brim with Those who pursue the Alliance pology. She is open to all post tears. He declared that "parents for Catholic Education are prime graduation offers and if anyone Becky Hagelin should not have to pretend to examples. is interested in her services, she Liz Efta live in another city just so that Similar in structure to ICTC, may be reached at Dave Clark they can provide quality educa­ ACE, is in the words of senior Morehouse.] @nd. edu. Katie Leicht tion for their children." Tara Mahnesmith "just awe­ The views expressed in this Candis Wilkinson Patrick then profiled one spe­ some." Tara has worked for the column are those of the author Student Union Board Executive members cific teacher by way of showing ofTice for two years now and and not necessarily those of The November 6, 2000 how much these young people over time developed the utmost Observer. sacrifice when they join the respect for its people. "These ICTC. He added that only one people are some of the most out of every six applicants is amazing you will ever meet," accepted into the program. And she says. Tara was so decided 96 percent of the teachers are on ACE that she spent her fall c c

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CONCERT REVIEW Guster thrills Irish crowd with quality rock show

ly unique and very real. If there were any doubts to this Hosenworcel is simply By LISA BRUNO latter quality, they should have been squashed by the amazing, and this Scono Music Critic Set List fact that Guster had two Notre Dame students, Kevin becomes wonderfully November 3, 2000 Heen and Mike Murphy, play violin and tuba during obvious live. When lis­ Notre Dame - Stepan Center To have a great concert, a couple of things arc need­ "Window" and "Bury Me." tening to a Guster ed. Obviously a great band that plays amazing live music This is a typical taste of who Guster is, a band that recording, Hosenworcel is at the core of what's required. But sometimes you get appreciates its fans, a band that not only reads but and his bongos offer a lucky, and not only do you get that, but you get a band replies to e-mails. great backdrop, but it is What You Wish For that is completely unique and the real thing - not a As Guster's fan base steadily increases and it opens no indication of what llappier mass-produced, choreographed, accessorized bunch. for musical giants like Barenaked Ladies and Dave musical wizardry is X-Hay Eyes A great concert happened at Notre Dame Friday night Matthews Band, one might fear that Adam Gardner, going on. Seeing him with the performance of the Massachusetts-based trio, Hyan Miller and Brian Hosenworcel might get swept perform live reveals the Airport Song Guster. They arc simply a great band live, apt to away into the spotlight never to return again. absolutely astonishing California Dream in' impress both longtime fans and first-timers. But that is decidedly not the case. As Gardner pointed effort he puts forth with Window But that's not all there is to Guster. It is also complete- out before the show, playing bigger venues with large each song. From Either Way bands is the next behind a number of practical step. bongos and other per­ Center of Attention Guster has had a cussion devices Bury Me gradual and consis­ Hosenworcel docs litor­ Parachute tent build since its ally thunder through first release, each performance. I Spy Parachute, which With hands thick and Great Escape dropped in 1994. worn from years of Barrel of a Gun Still the boys are playing, he confidently keeping their heads drives through the All the Way Up to Heaven above it all, recog­ songs and does what Demons nizing the impor­ arguably sets Guster tance of their fan apart from so many base and keeping other bands. those fans as a top Despite the rough acoustics that the Stepan Center priority. offers (shouldn't we be embarrassed to olrer this venuP To be a fan of a to a band? It's like offering an artist a space in thP Guster album or garage to display his latest works), Guster still shirwd. song is one thing, to As is standard, fans longed for songs from Parachute. see them live adds a but were only given two songs from the album and a complPtely different tease of "Jiappy Frappy." When questioned about this. element to the . Gardner explained that Parachute is a snapshot of th1~ intrigue. Gardner past. of a younger Guster, and that it has since devel­ and Miller jam on oped musically. their guitars and With a thundering opening of "What You Wish For." their voices come Guster effortlessly rolled through 15 songs displaying its through clear. But growth as a band. When "Demons" ended the show, it the presence of seemed too soon for the band to leave. But wlwn it did. Brian "Thundergod" a satisfied crowd n~mained, wondering only how long it Hosenworcel is would be until Guster would return. SARAH FUCHS/ The Observer enough to cause Guster will be on the road until December, wlwn tlwn Notre Dame student, Mike Murphy, accompanies Guster on stage during its concert at pause to any music it will take a leave of absPnce to write more music; April the Stepan Center. later that night, the band was seen partying at Turtle Creek. fan. will see Guter back on the road for a month long tour.

ALBUM REVIEW Rock giants U2 continue to grow after 10 albums

perfect its sound. But it appears greatly helped. ''I've found my Close)." on Pop. it was "If God is the last call for U2. If that is By JOHN HEIECK now that All That You Can't voice again," Bono has been Will Send His Angels." On All the case, better get your tickets Scene Music Critic Leave Behind may be U2's last quoted saying. That You Can't Leave Behind, as soon as they are available for hurrah. That is no more evident than this song is "Walk On." U2's next, and probably last, The new album. Long lines Driven by Clayton and Mullen on the soulful "In A Little While," "Walk On," like its predeces­ tour. outside of record stores at mid­ Jr.'s distinct rhythmic combina­ in which Bono melodically bel­ sors, demonstrates why U2 has Humors are circulating that U2 night. Screaming fans. Hock 'n' tion, The Edge's haunting guitar lows, "In a little while/ Surely remained the world's largest and will tour the U.S. in the spring, Hoi!. No, these phrenzied-fans personality, and the most inti­ you'll be mine/ In a little most enduring rock band. Europe in the summer, and thnn arc not for Limp Bizkit or The mate lyrics Bono has ever writ­ while ... I'll be there/ In a little "Home ... hard to know what it is return to the U.S. in the fall. Backstreet Boys or Britney ten, All That You Can't Leave while/ This hurt will hurt no if you've never had one/llome ... Unlike the ZooTV or Popmart Spears. They're U2 fans. Behind begins with the already more/ I'll be home, love." I can't say where it is but I know tours, U2's next tour will bn a OK, so it's not exactly the radio-friendly "Beautiful Day" The Edge, like Bono, is also I'm going/ Walk on, walk on." In stripped-down version of any­ Grammy-winning Joshua Tree, and ends with the soulfully tran­ responsible for some of the most essence, "Walk On" sings of a thing U2 fans have seen in the but All That You Can't Leave quil "Grace." moving moments band that has already conquered last 10 years. Although the glitz Behind, U2's 1Oth studio album, Left in on All You Can't the world and is now ready to and glamour will be gone from is the most anticipated U2 album between is a The album ... is also Leave Behind. The walk away from it all. the stage, U2's goal, through its since Achtung Baby, the follow­ kaleidoscope the most mature Edge, named for The entire album is littered seemingly infinite music catalog, up to the Joshua Tree. And for of emotions of sounding album U2 his distinct echo with such sentiments, sentiments will be one of f~levation. good reason. four hip, mid­ guitar style, copi­ that have lead to the rumors that Guaranteed the best show in Humors began circling early dle-aged rock has ever made. ously decorates All That You Can't Leave Behind town. this year about a new U2 album. stars just try- the album with First of all, U2, known for its last ing to catch a unique guitar solos minute-cramming in the record­ ride home. and transcendent keyboard ing studio, wrote the majority of "Elevation," reminiscent of the sounds. The most notable exam­ All That You Can't the album before even stepping Tokyo club scene Bono is so fond ple of The Edge's pristine guitar Leave Behind foot in Windmill Lane recording of. is the most synthesized and playing occurs on "Kite," where studio, its home away from fun song on the album. "A star lit his surreal solo seems to take the home. The album, which pays up like a cigar/ Strung out like a listener to a dill'erent world. U2 homage to thn rawness of Boy, guitar/ Maybe you could educate Besides the band line-up, there il'i first album, is also the most my mind/ Explain all these con­ has been one constant on each of lnterscope Records mature sounding album U2 has trols/ I can't sing but I've got U2's albums- "the song." Since evnr made. soul/ The goal is elevation." "With or Without You" on the The band, (pad by Bono, the Bono, heavily considered one Joshua Tree album, U2 has had quintessential front-man, and of the best singers in rock music, at least one haunting, gem-of-a­ Rating backnd-up by The Edge, Adam has had problems with his voiee song on each album. On Achtung Clayton and Larry Mullen. Jr .. the last couple years; however Baby, it was the timeless "Or.e," have had over two decades to "ofT-season" conditioning has on Zooropa, "Stay (Far Away, So ...... c

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ALBUM REVIEW Poe returns with haunting sophomore release

Iogue with that ghost." This "Wilde" In these songs, Poe fully By MAUREEN SMITHE album is her conversation with expresses the freedom she Haunted Scene Music Critic her dead father. encountered upon her father's The album's title track, death. With her father's ghostly voice "Haunted," has a looming sense In "Spanish Doll," Poe both ·-"' sampled throughout her newest of fragility. An almost schizo­ scorns ·and praises her father's Poe release, Poe has produced a truly phrenic personality emerges as memory. "I think I used to be haunting sophomore album. she explores the ghosts inside home here/ But the only way I Atlantic Records T h e her head, real and imagined. can telV Is that I miss you stilV a I bum, "And I'm haunted/ by the lives And I cannot fmd you here/ You appropriate­ that I have loved/ And actions I left me tattered and torn." Her ly tit~ed have hated." This track is the ability to use contradictions Rating Haunted, album's strongest success. makes her an accomplished and tells the After opening herself up with interesting songwriter. story of the "Haunted," Poe moves next to The most interesting track on ...... stressed "Control" - a song of rebellious the album is "House of Leaves," .. relationship assertiveness. She delights in her in which Poe explores the possi­ Poe shared her father and his own ability to vocal advantage and an impres­ Poe ability to release herself from bility that her father was sent to with her her father's demanding grip. "All hell upon his death. A sample of find peace beyond the grave. "If sive song writing talent. father dur- those things her brother's you were here/ You would know All tracks require the listener's ing his life. While some songs tell that you taught v o i c e how I treasured every day/ How attention. She composed and of regret and lost chances, others me to fear/ I've No song overshadows the expresses every single word you spoke arranged the album to tell a speak of sheer adolescent defi­ got them in my the family's echoes in me like a memory of story. No song overshadows the ance. Most tracks would be per­ garden now/ others because they all concern for hope." Her father's voice others because they all work fect background music for any And you're not work together to create a her father's responds to what she is singing. together to create a solid, cohe­ scary movie. welcome here." solid, cohesive and soul, uttering There are moments on the sive and unique album worthy of Poe incorporates samplP-s of album when Poe sounds like In its. own unique album worthy of "No one praise. Her's is the voice of the her father's voice, taken from sense, "Control" should brave other prominent female musi­ strong female. cassette-recordings he made is a feminist praise. the under­ cians, including Aimee Mann (on With Haunted, Poe furthers the during his years as a professor. rock anthem. w o r l d "5 & 1/2 Minute Hallway"), Liz personal and experimental edge As she explains in the cover Poe continues alone." Phair (on "Not A Virgin") and she attained with her first album. booklet, "Had I resurrected a the deliant theme in other tracks The album finishes with "If Gwen Stefani (on "Haunted"). Honesty offers insight not only ghost? In some ways I had. as well, including "Walk the You Were Here," poignantly Despite the occasional similari­ into her world, but the world of Ultimately I entered into a dia- Walk." "Not A Virgin" and expressing Poe's resolution with ties, she maintains a unique the listener as well.

CONCERT REVIEW Ben Harper rocks sell-out crowd in Chicago

Harper is known specifically for his named Black-ilicious open the concert. The first set climaxed with a fresh rendi­ By NATE PHILLIPS grass-roots type of rock, but does a great They encouraged audience participation, tion of "Steal My Kisses," which involved a Scene Music Critic job of incorporating different kinds of and were a fun and entertaining warm-up rap portion of the song. Harper sang the musical techniques into his songs. The to Harper. And though surprising to hear a first several verses from his chair, and In a brilliant performance Saturday song, "Steal My Kisses," which hit it big on rap group at a rock concert, it served well then, placing his guitar on a stand, began night. Ben Harper and the Innocent the radio. has influences from both rock to mix-up the usual concert experience. to dance around the stage leaving a rap­ Criminals displayed their true rock talent and hip-hop. A number of his most popular After a brief lull, Harper finally emerged per, whom Harper had brought out from at the Aragon Theater in Chicago, Ill. songs simply consist of Harper singing to from backstage to a roaring welcome from backstage at the start of the song, to take Harper, who opened for Dave Matthew's the sole accompaniment of an acoustic gui­ the crowd. While his bassist began strum­ over. As "Steal My Kiss" was quickly trans­ summer concert tour. played a wide range tar. ming a guitar, Harper calmly placed a formed to a hip-hop song, Harper ran of music that appealed to many difTerent Audiences are drawn not only to the chair in the middle of around the stage types of music fans. Harper is slowly grow­ variety of musical elements found in the stage. Behind him working up the audi­ ing in popularity, and has slowly been Harper's music, but also his soulful lyrics were two drum sets, Overall, Harper's perfor­ ence. By the time the drawning a larger and larger audience - lyrics that are filled with emotion and one for each of mance was exceptionally song ended, the from the Dave Matthews' fan base. ref1ect aspects of life that most people Harper's two drum­ entire arena was experience. His mers. impressive. He offered a briming with excit­ most popular Harper began the wide range of music - ment songs are dra­ concert - from his appealling to all members of Harper, however, matic and pow­ chair - with a blar­ took this time to walk erful, often mak­ ing rendition of "Burn the audience. off of the stage with ing reference to One Down," immedi- his band. But it didn't - love lost and ately bringing the crowd into the concert. take long for the demanding cheers from found. Following his first song, Harper showed the audience to produce their desired The concert his tendency to have a little fun with his result, as Harper again emerged back­ venue at the audience by sarcastically dedicated the stage, this time, alone. Aragon Theater concert to George W. Bush. He quickly He sat down on his same chair and was relatively found himself receiving a round . of hoots pulled out an acoustic guitar. For the next small, and as a and boos, which he responded to by dis­ hour, Harper softly played his guitar, and result, had little cussing Bush's tenure as owner of the poured his heart out with rich and enter­ trouble selling Texas Rangers. taining lyrics. out. The audi­ "I worry about Bush as our possible The entire atmosphere of the concert ence itself future president," Harper said. "Anyone had changed once again - mellowing out encompassed a who would trade Sammy Sosa to the the audience as they enjoyed the soft wide variety of Chicago Cubs definitely needs some help sounds of Harper's solo performance. people from with his decision making." After each song, When fmished, Harper thanked the audi­ high school stu­ a stagehand would run out and give ence, and again left the stage. dents to older Harper a different style of guitar for the The crowd immediately began chanting hippie fans. The next song. The result of the constant rota­ for another encore, and the band emerged small venue tion between electric and acoustic guitars once more in full force for a third set. It served Harper's was that every song was unique and differ­ launched into music dominated primarily personal playing ent. The concert maintained a fresh and with the electric guitar and loud drum style perfectly exciting feel throughout. solos. The set finished with a dramatic ren­ though, as it For the first hour, Harper belted out a dition of "The Woman in You." And then allowed him get number of different songs. Throughout his the band thanked the crowd for a final the entire audi­ first set, Harper focused on songs that time, and walked off of the stage for good. ence involved in were relatively unknown. leaving his music Overall, Harper's performance was the show. with a distinct rock feel, though the songs exceptionally impressive. He offered a wide Almost as if to remained upbeat and energetic. range of music- appealling to ·an mem­ prove his musi­ Once he had finally settled in, however, bers of the audience. The crowd itself was Photo courtesy of www.vtrginrecords.com/ben_harper/ cal diversity, Harper began to vary his music, ranging fun and highly energetic, which served as a Proving just why his fan base has been steadily growing in 2000, Harper had a from softer upbeat music to harder more catalyst for the energy and excitement of Ben Harper put on an exceptional - and unpredictable- show. small rap band emotional songs like "Please Bleed." the experience as a whole. -

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NCAA BASKETBALL Arizona ranked No. I in first: AP basketball poll

ness. We've got strength. It's Cincinnati. Wisconsin, Wake was Connecticut, while Dec. 2,1996. Associated Press going to be hard for anybody Forest, DePaul. Oklahoma. Michigan State was third in Notre Dame was out of the to match up with us." Southern California, Virginia the opening poll. The only rankings the longest. The last Arizona. with all five Arizona, which finished 25-7 and Iowa State. teams to be ranked in the Top time the Fighting Irish were in starters back from a team that last season and lost to The big conferences domi­ Ten all last season were the Top 25 was the first regu­ was a top seed in the NCAA Wisconsin in the second round nated the voting with eight · Arizona, which got as high as lar-season poll of 1989-90. Tournament, edged Duke on of the NCAA Tournament, had leagues supplying all 25 No. 2, and Cincinnati, which Arizona continues the Monday as the No. 1 team in 37 first-place votes and 1,753 teams. Six conferences had at was No. 1 for 12 weeks. longest run of Top 25 appear­ The Associated Press men's points. least three teams each with Four of the schools in this ances, having been in each college basketball poll. Duke. which has four the Atlantic Coast year's poll weren't ranked at one since the preseason vote The Wildcats, who were the starters back from the team Conference's l'ive - Duke, any point last season. of 1995-96 - 90 consecutive preseason No. 1 in 1997 after that was No. 1 in the final poll Maryland, North Carolina, Arkansas and Wisconsin polls. Stanford and Duke are they won the national champi­ and lost in the round of 16. Wake Forest and Virginia - were both in the Top 25 dur­ tied for second at 73, a run onship, had a sizable lead in was first on 29 ballots, and its leading the way. ing the 1998-99 season, while that started with the prcsea- first-place votes from the 1,749 points were 260 more Last year's preseason No. 1 Virginia was last ranked on . son poll of 1996-97. national media panel. but fin­ than defending national cham­ ished with just four more pion Michigan State. points than the Blue Devils. The Spartans, who lost three "This one has fewer question starters from the team that marks than probably any team won it all, received five first­ that we've had," Arizona place votes and was just two RE-ELECT STATE coach Lute Olson said of the points in front of Stanford. group that features the sopho­ Maryland received the other more backcourt of Jason first-place vote and was fol­ REPRESENTATIVE Gardner and Gilbert Arenas lowed in the Top Ten by North and junior forwards Richard Carolina, Kansas, Illinois, Jefferson and Michael Wright. Tennessee and Seton Hall. B. PAT BAUER Senior center Loren Woods. Florida, which lost to who missed the end of last Michigan State in the champi­ season with a back injury, has onship game, was 11th, fol­ N.D. GRAD l66 been impressive returning lowed by No. 12 Kentucky, No. from off-season surgery. 13 Utah, No. 14 Connecticut, "We've got everything," and Arkansas and Notre Pat is the author of the Indiana budget bill which provides millions of Gardner said. "We've got an Dame, which tied for 15th. inside game. We've got an out­ UCLA was 17th, followed by dollars to Notre Dame and its students for Freedom of Choice grants, side game. We've got quick- SSACI grants and awards, research dollars and the I.U./N.D. medical center. 8% of 18 toM vearolds do pot vote in their federal elect photo: B.Pat Bauer ND '66, Karen tons. (Bella) Bauer SMC '74 and children: Bart, Megan, & ·Maureen

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Men's VOLLEYBALL continued from page 24 seconds. Verlin also claimed first in the Bomhack named player of week 200-yard butterfly in 1:55.71. Four swimmers were individual event winners for the Irish. Freshman Matt Special to The Observer Oberlin had a key performance for the Irish. capturing the 200-meter individ­ Junior outside hitter Marcie ual medley in 2:03.12. Freshman J.R. Bomhack was named the Big Teddy put another Irish first place on East Player of the Week on the board in the 400-meter freestyle. Monday, Nov. 6. for her perfor­ finishing in 3:48.04. Senior Dan Szilier mance in three Notre Dame vic­ clinched the first place finish in the tories last week. 200-meter breastroke in 2:12.08, and Bomhack was instrumental in junior David Horak took the 200-meter the three Irish sweeps over backstroke in 1:55.28. Boston College, North Carolina Friday's meet was a different story. and Providence. pushing the with the Irish lagging behind Oakland Notre Dame 2000 season record University. capturing only five of 15 to 21-5 and 10-0 in the Big East events. There were some bright spots Conference. She hit .540 in the for the Irish. however. especially in the three matches with 36 kills (5.1 per game). 23 digs (3.2 per distance events. game) and seven blocks (1.0 per Junior Jonathan Pierce clinched vic­ game). tories in the 1.650-yard freestyle in Against BC on Friday. Nov. 3, 16:00.45, and in the 500 freestyle in 4:40.99. Sophomore diver Andy Maggio Bomhack had six kills while kept the divers undefeated in dual playing just two games on .417 hitting. She also had a team-high meet action. winning both the one and three meter board events. Szilier took nine digs in the contest. first in the 200 breastroke in 2:07.02. On Nov. 4, she posted 16 kills But the middle part of the meet was on .483 hitting against non-con­ the crunch. where the Irish found ference opponent North themselves falling to Oakland's sprint­ Carolina. She also had five ing forces, dropping both the 50-and blocks and five digs in the con­ test, including a game-winning 1 00-yard freestyles. "This is just going to be a year where solo block to score the deciding we just have to keep working on sprint­ point of the second game to give ing." said head coach Tim Welsh. "But the Irish a 2-0 lead in the match. our times were better this time. We're Taking on Providence on Sun .. making progress. but we're not done," Nov. 5. she continued her hot he said. hitting with 14 kills on 20 The Irish now take a break from attempts without committing and competition. not returning to the com­ error. while also having five digs, an ace and a block. petitive scene until the Notre Dame Invitational, Nov.31 through Dec.3. The Bomhack becomes the third hiatus gives the team the opportunity Irish player to earn player of the to prepare well. Welsh said. week accolades from the Big "This gives us a couple of weeks of East. Senior setter Denise Boylan earned the honor on Sept. 4 and very intense preparation," Welsh said. ERNESTO LACAYO/The Observer "We are only going to be as good as senior outside hitter Christi Marcie Bomhack (left) talks with her teammates in between a point during a Girton was a double-award win­ our level of improvement - this break match earlier. this season. is to our advantage." ner on Sept. 25 and Oct. 2

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Obviously a proud papa, the Associated Press elder Griese, who became emotional while doing televi­ DENVEH sion commentary on his son's November 7- November 10 9am- 9pm !lis coach compares him Michigan team in the nation­ favorably to Joe Montana. al championship game in November 11 9am - 5pm While that might be prema­ 1997. prefers to let his son's free admission open to the public ture, Denver Broncos quar­ career stand on its own. terback Brian Griese. in only Contacted at his Miami Century Center Convention Hall B his second full season as a home on Monday, Griese starter, is putting up said, "I really don't want to Montana-like numbers. comment. lie's got his own 120 South St. Joseph St., South Bend, IN 46601 Never was that more career going there." apparent than in the And what a career it has We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express·!: J.Crew credit Broncos' 30-23 victory over become! the Ne.w York Jets on Sunday. Emerging from the long cards. cash. and personal checks (with proper identification). Griese was outstanding, shadow of John Elway, whom completing 22 of 35 passes he succeeded as the Broncos' Directions: From the North or South· St. Joseph Street is a northbound one-way street. the for 327 yards with two touch­ quarterback in 1999, Griese continuation of Business US 31. through downtown South Bend. From the South. the Century downs and one interception. Center is on the right side of the street ne1t to the nver. The parking lot IS on the south side at is quickly making his own the Center. From the North. US 31/933 becomes Main Street (one-way southboundi in downtown But on third down - a Ia imprint. Montana- he was other­ South Bend Follow southbound. turn lett to Jefferson. turn left to St. Joseph Street. Century In a day-after assessment Center is on the right side. worldly. of the win over the Jets, From the East Indiana Toll Road 80/90 westbound. look for South Bend Exit 77 Notre Dame. In those critical situations, Turn nght at the bottom of the ramp. head southbound on US 31/933 mto the middle of town coach Mike Shanahan said, Turn lett at Jefferson Street mto the Centur; Center parkmg lot. Griese was 13-for-16 for 225 "It's hard for a quarterback yards and two scores. lie 294 westbound. exrt Route 12 towards Niles. Cross US 31 and St. Joseph R1ver E.o.rt US 311933 to play much better than he to South Bend. Take a left on Jefferson Street. Century Center parkmg IS at the end of the street. accounted for 12 first downs. played. especially in that From the West. Indiana Toll Road 80/90 eastbound. look for South Bend Exit 77 Notre Dame. and his third-down passer Turn right at the bottom of the ramo. head southbound on US 311933 into the m1ddle of the environment, in those condi­ town Turn lett at Jefferson Street mta the Century Center parking lot. rating was 158.3 - the maxi­ tions, against an excellent mum rating possible. 294 eastbound. across the Miclugan state line. the second exit is marked Route 12 ~hies. [Jut defensive football team. and turn right on Route 12. Crozs US 31 and St. Joseph River. Exit US 3!!933 to South Bend. For the year, Griese leads Take a lett on Jeffmon Street Century Center parking is at the end of the street. the AFC and is second in the NFL with a passer rating of 104.9, trailing only St. Louis' Kurt Warner. lie has thrown 18 touch­ INTERESTED IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND down passes compared to three interceptions. a 6-to-1 ETHICAL QLtESTIONS? ratio that would break the NFL record of 5.75-to-1 set by Kansas City's Steve Ethical issues involving technology assessment, bioethics, human DeBerg in 1990. Such precision brings to genetics, environmental management, computer technology, mind another passer named Griese, Brian's father. Hall of engineering, and architectural design constantly raise new and Famer Bob Griese. difficult dilemmas for society.

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NFL Western Ontario Saturday Elizabeth Doro on Saturday SMC afternoon. Struggling to notch with a second place finish in high place finishes, the Belles both the 50 and 100 yard continued from page 24 could only capture two first freestyle events. Drained Ross resigns place finishes. Ramsey contin­ The Belles sole diver, senior system. Ramsey also won the ued to shine, placing on top in Hyann Cox debuted a a front 500 yard freestyle. the 400-yard freestyle, and dive with a full twist Friday as Lions' head coach The Belles had a meet full the 400-yard freestyle squad night and contributed first of in-season bests and strong also wrapped up the meet in place points for the Belles. swims, Hildebrandt said. first. "She was truly amazing. said. "But I don't think anybody Associated Press "Because the longer [dis­ This was the Belles first She went out there and did saw this corning." tance] events were new to the time competing against dives that she had never Ross does not want to coach freshmen, I looked at how Western Ontario and they attempted before. She's a PONTIAC. Mich. again, according to Moeller. The Detroit Lions replaced a they swam the race - not just weren't sure what to expect. trooper," said Hildebrandt. The highlights of Ross' career their times. I am very happy admitted llildebrandt. The Belles will not see burned-out coach with one who occurred before he came to wore out his welcome less than with their performances. "Even though we couldn't league competition until Nov. Detroit in 1997. They swam smart, consistent put a win in our column, we 14 when they face off against 70 miles away. He led the San Diego B o b b y races." gained some valuable experi­ Olivet. In the meantime they Chargers to the 1995 Super Smart and consistent times ence," said Hildebrandt. will travel to Wabash over the Hoss. men­ Bowl, five years after taking tally and couldn't help the Belles come Other top performances this weekend to compete against Georgia Tech to the national out with a win against weekend were seen from the women of Transalvania. physically championship. drained Moeller had a lot of success after 3 1/2 in live years at Michigan before years. he was fired. resigned lie was 44-13-3, with three Monday Big Ten titles and four wins in and was Ross New Year's Day bowl games. replaced by The Wolverines won a Big Ten­ assistant record 19 straight conference coach Gary Moeller. who was games and were unbeaten over fired as Michigan's coach in a span of 22 games from 1990- 1995 days after his arrest dur­ 93. ing a disturbance at a Detroit­ Moeller pleaded no contest to area restaurant. disorderly conduct and assault "I really think I can put less charges and was lined $200 in pressure on myself," Moeller connection with a drunken out­ said Monday after signing a burst at a Detroit-area restau­ three-year contract. "But I'm rant that ended with Moeller not sure. you know what I punching a police officer. mean'? You get into it. things Michigan wanted Moeller to start to tighten and the screws resign, but when he refused, he start to tighten. was fired. "This honeymoon is going to Moeller served two seasons end tomorrow, probably in two as Cincinnati's tight-ends coach or three hours. I think I can before being hired in 1997 as deal with that and deal thor­ the Lions' running backs coach. oughly with it." This year, the 58-year-old. Hoss' resignation is the third Moeller has served as an assis­ coaching change in the NFL tant head coach and lineback­ this season. but it's the first ers coach. with a team that is having a Jim Brandstatter. a former relatively successful season. ' Michigan lineman who is an The Lions are 5-4 and have a analyst for Lions' radio broad­ chance to earn a playoiT berth. casts. believes Moeller is Two weeks ago, Arizona fired equipped to deal with the rigors Vince Tobin and replaced him of being a head coach in the with Dave McGinnis. On Sept. NFL. 25. Bruce Coslet resigned in "I think one of his more Cincinnati and was replaced by telling statements was that he's Dick LeBeau. learned how to deal with pres­ Hoss has one year remaining sure better," Brandstatter said. on his five-year contract with "Since being at Michigan. he's the Lions. Vice president Chuck learned lessons on his own and Schmidt said details of the con­ through observation as an tract buyout have not been assistant at Cincinnati and now determined. in Detroit as it relates to deal­ Schmidt said Hoss had ing with pressure." thought about resigning before Moeller is taking over a fran­ Monday. chise that hasn't won a world "This isn't the only time he championship since 1957 and is felt this way," Schmidt said. 1-9 in the playoffs since. "lie doesn't get too high. but he gets down pretty low. "I can't say I talked him out of it before. but has he thought about this'? Sure." In his fourth year with the Lions. Hoss compiled a 27-30 regular-season record and an 0-2 mark from playofl' appear­ ances in 1997 and last season. The Keough Institute for Irish Studies lie replaced Wayne Fontes, Is delighted to announce its courses for Spring 2001 who was fired in December 1996. The 63-year-old Ross, who IRST 101:01 did not attend the news confer­ Beginning Irish I MWF 9:15-10:25 Staff ence. submitted a letter of res­ IRST 101:02 Beginning Irish I ignation to owner William Clay MWF 11:45-12:35 Staff IRST 102 Ford. Beginning Irish II TH 11:00-12:15 Breandan Mac Suibhne "I am sorry. also. for not giv­ IRST 103 ing you the championship tro­ Intermediate Irish TH 9:30-10:45 Breandan Mac Suibhne phy you so richly deserved. IRST 327B Irish History II TH 9:30-10:45 Your strong support was my Jim Smyth IRST 334A constant motivation throughout Nat. Cinema: Irish Cinema! Culture TH 11:00-12:15 Luke Gibbons my time here," Hoss wrote. IRST 334L Ford said Hoss resigned on Nat. Cinema: Lab T 6:30-9:00 Luke Gibbons IRST 375 his own. Irish Fiction, 1945-2000 TH 11:00-12:15 Mary Smyth "I think he felt that he just IRST 378 burned himself out physically 19th Century British & Irish Fiction TH 9:30-10:45 Nathan Wallace and mentally, that he didn't IRST436 Foreign Influence in Medieval Ireland have any more to give," Ford MWF 9:35-10:25 Aideen O'Leary IRST 478E said. "I think he made the right Contemporary Irish Drama MWF 12:50-1:40 Susan Harris decision." The news of Hoss' resignation surprised the L!ons. For Information about the IRISH STUDIES PROGRAM please contact "We've seen how frustrated Susan Harris (631-5088) he's been and we understand 712 Flanner Hall his feelings," IIerman Moore http://www.nd.edu/-irishstu/ Tuesday, November 7, 2000 The Observer+ SPORTS page 19

NFL Giants sit atop NFC East standings with 7-2 record With. seven games left in the and Tennessee earlier this Meadowlands this weekend. winning, it's only been for a Associated Press regular season, Jim Fassel's season, those games looked The Lions also are in a slide split second. team has a shot at winning more like EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. that led to the "All I care about is that we home-field advantage for the losses than Forget that the New York ''All I care about is that retirement of keep getting better and keep playoffs. wins for New coach Bobby getting better," said Fassel. Giants haven't beaten a good And, everything se,:Jms to be York. we keep getting better team all season. Just look at Ross on whose team hasn't made the going the Giants' way right But hold on. the standings. and keep getting better." Monday. playoffs since 1997. his rookie The Giants (7 -2) have won now. The Rams Fassel says season. "There is a formula to Take a look at New York's have lost two four games in a row after he isn't look­ how you win in this league. next two games, both at home. of their last Jim Fassel beating Cleveland on Sunday. ing past the You've just got to keep getting They've got the Super Bowl three games, Giants' head coach and suddenly have a 1 112 Rams this better and you've got to win champion St. Louis Rams (7 -2) and will be game lead over Philadelphia weekend. all those games and keep this Sunday and the Detroit without quar- and Washington in the NFC While he creeping up on those teams Lions (5-4) the following week. terback Kurt Warner and half­ admits he has glanced at the East. that everybody says are bet­ After losing to Washington back Marshall Faulk at the possibilities if the Giants keep ter." The Rams are one of those teams, although Fassel doesn't want to overemphasize the importance of the game. He doesn't want his team- feeling like it has arrived if they beat the Rams or that it isn't good CHIL-D /l-t N IN enough if it loses. Fassel is also trying to down­ play the absence of Warner and Faulk. "If you think for one minute that this football team or myself or this coaching staff is going to look at these guys any differently - with or without Marshall Faulk - you're crazy," Fassel said. "You guys may do it. We're not. "These guys are still the heavyweight champion of the football world," he said. "They can still move that football and score a whole lot of points. Until somebody else takes their throne away from them, that's who they still are and with a heck of a record." Fassel thinks these Giants

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NCAA FOOTBALL Seminoles ranked ahead of Hur·ricanes in BCS poll Forest (1-8). But schedule Associated Press strength could help Florida State in the end - the l~ Bowl Championship Series Rankings .. Miami may be ranked No. 2 h.~ ~- in the media and coaches Seminoles close against Florida (8-1), fifth in the BCS polls,· but Florida State is sec­ - A . C ond in the ratings that count standings, while Miami has IfJ.?ID.1 .P.9.H..Ax~. .~.. 9.m.P~ ...... ~&. -~-~h.~.~!.fJ... R.~ !!9~~~-~ I.9~.ill most- the HCS standings. games against Syracuse and l. Oklahoma 1.0 1.00 0.76 0 2.76 Boston College. The Seminoles, despite a 27- 2. Florida St. 3.0 2 14 0.28 ] 6.42 24 loss to the Hurricanes last Nebraska (8-1) is in fourth month. were in second place place this week. 3. Miami. Fl. 2.0 a 57 0.24 .1 6.Hl Florida State coach Bobby behind Oklahoma in the Bowl 4. Nebraska 4.f.i 3.29 0.88 1 9.67 Championship Series released Bowden. naturally, was thrilled with the new stand­ ,. Monday. a scant .39 points .). Florida 4.5 5.00 0.68 1 I LIB ings. ahead of Miami. 6. 'Ml.shingt on tiS 6.71 0.16 1 14.37 The teams that finish 1-2 in "It makes us very happy," he the final HCS standings said. "We're apprehensive 7. Or-egon 6.5- tum 0.64 1 15.00 about the future, but it makes n~leased Dec. 3 will play in a 8. Va Tech 8.0 8.14 0.48 1 17.62 national title game in the you feel like if you can win the Orange Bowl on Jan. 3. The rest of your games you've got a 9. Oregon SL 10.0 10.00 1.80 1 22.80 great shot of getting into the standings are based on a for­ lO. Purdue fJ.O '11.00 1.28 2 2.8.28 mula that incorporates the AP championship game." poll plus the coaches' poll, Miami coach Butch Davis lL K-State 13.5 8.86 1.:92 2 2ft28 took the keep-winning, things­ eight computer rankings, 12. Notre Dame .11.5 13.86 OAO 2 27.76 schedule strength and number will-work-out-approach. of losses. "We told the kids winning is 13. Ohio State 13.5 12.14 L16 2 28.80 the only thing we have control Florida State (9-1) came out 14. Miss. Slate Ui5 13.00 0.56 2 31.06 ahead of Miami (7 -1) this week over and we'll let the results basPd on a stronger computer speak for what needs to be 15. Norl hwcstcrn HiO 14.71 1.00 2 32.71 rating. spoken for." Davis said. "You In the eight computer rank­ just want to give yourself a ings used, the Seminoles - chance to be in position to play this week - one point for poll strength-of-schedule and 1 for years ago to come up wi'th a third last week- had an aver­ for a national championship." average, one for computer losses. national title game without age rating of 2.14. while the If Miami is upset, how about rank average, 0.76 for In the computer ratings. the instituting a playoff. After the Hurricanes - fifth last week Washington? The Huskies (8-1) strength-of-schedule and zero lowest ranking is discarded top two teams are decided. the - were at 3.57. On Sat.urday, beat the Hurricanes 34-29 on for losses. The Sooners (8-0) and the seven highest arc used remaining BCS games - the Miami beat a then-second­ Sept. 9, but are in sixth place. beat Baylor 56-7 on Saturday. to come up with an average. Rose, Sugar and Fiesta bowls place Virginia Tech 41-21; "It's so convoluted," Davis Florida State had 6.42 points For example, the Seminoles - select from the remaining Florida State defeated a then- added. "I don't know the - 3 for poll average; 2.14 for have one first, live seconds, a pool of qualified te11ms. 13th-place Clemson 54-7. strength-of-schedule things. computer rank average; 0.28 fourth and a sixth. The sixth­ Champions of six confer­ Next week, Miami could pull We have three games left. all for strength-of-schedule and 1 place rating is tossed out. The ences - the ACC, Big East, Big ahead with an impressive win against teams having good for losses. Hurricanes have three thirds Ten, Big 12, Pac-10 and SEC­ against Pittsburgh (5-3). years. We'll just keep playing Miami had 6.81 points - 2 and five fourths. A fourth­ qualify for a BCS game, and Florida State plays Wake and not worry about it." for poll average; 3.57 for com­ place is thrown out. two at-large teams are select­ Oklahoma totaled 2.76 points puter rank average; 0.24 for The BCS was created two ed to till out the field.

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Key performances were formances were crucial, Van Saun's first place in the Weathers said. O'Brien post­ FOOTBALL WoiDen ZOO yard freestyle, Labosky's ed "some of her best" times continued from page 24 1.650 yard freestyle win, this season. Weathers said, junior Kelly Hocking's double and Hecking, who bounced backstroke. backstroke victories, sopho­ back from illness, was a solid Irish seek revenge "We weren't quite finishing more Amy Deger's first contributor. our races the way we needed places in the butterfly events "[O'Brien] had some of her to," Van Saun said. ''I'm not and Mattingly's double wins best swims outside of the Big going to say that I'm not on the boards. East [Championships] since against Eagles upset, but losing one meet is Irish backstrokers made she's been at Notre Dame," not going to ruin our entire the biggest dent in the com­ Weathers said. "Her swims Remember" motto became season." petition, soaking their oppo­ were pretty incredible. With By TIM CASEY more forgetful than memo­ The Irish did have bright nents with a 1-2-3-4 sweep [Hecking] being sick, her Assistant Sports Editor rable. In 1998, one week after spots in the weekend, howev­ in the 100 backstroke. times were incredible." Jarious Jackson injured his er, sweeping a quad meet at Led by Hecking, freshmen The Notre Dame swim Sounds like a scene straight right knee, Notre Dame's 10-0 University of Miami-Ohio Lisa Garcia, Jessica Roberts, team will take a week off, from Hollywood. loss to USC ended their BCS against Miami (Ohio), and junior Tiffany O'Brien · and return to competition at Notre Dame had just lost 27- chances. Then last year, after Kenyon. and Pittsburgh on sealed the event for the Irish. the Indiana University 21 to Michigan State on Sept. four straight victories, the Friday. O'Brien and Hocking's per- Invitational Nov. 17-19. 23, fallen to Irish lost their final four. 2-2 and Included in. the stretch was a faced the 31-29 loss to this week's oppo­ Please recycle The Observer. possibility nent, Boston College. Notre of losing its Dame entered the game at 5-5 starting and could have qualified for a quarter­ bowl berth with a victory. · back for Following the game, several the remain­ Boston College players Isn't it time your home gave der of the Davie returned to the field and cele­ season. brated by tearing up pieces of something back to you? Facing an grass from the Stadium. uncertain future, coach Bob "I remember vividly [former Davie met with the entire Boston College defensive line­ squad, put the rest of the man] Chris Hovan picking up schedule on a board and spoke grass and running around," from the heart. senior offensive guard Jim 6. 9%APY' "That was the last time and Jones said. "You don't like to PRIMEquity Line-of-Credit Loan really the only time that I see that on your home field." talked about anything like Whereas the Eagles came to Low introductory rate! that," Davie said on Monday. "I South Bend in 1999 with a for­ thought at that time it was midable defense, a 7-2 record realistic because of the atti­ and a No. 25 national ranking, tude of this team to say that this year's squad has struggled we could win and we could against quality opponents. have a successful season." Their 6-3 record includes wins And now, after four straight over teams with a combined victories the Irish are steadily 15-33 record. But the Eagles climbing the rankings. They have lost by an average of stand at No. 11 in the nearly 17 points a game Associated Press poll, No. 12 against West Virginia (4-4 on in the USA Today/ESPN poll the season), Virginia Tech (8- and, most importantly, No. 12 1) and Pittsburgh {5-3). Boston in the latest Bowl College has won two straight, Championship Series stand­ including a 31-3 victory over ings. If Notre Dame wins their Temple on Saturday. three remaining games, an "They cost us a bowl game invitation to the Sugar Bowl in [last year]." senior tight end New Orleans or the Fiesta Jabari Holloway said. "As far 9 e 5%APY• Bowl in Tempe, Ariz. is a as them celebrating that's Even our regular rate strong possibility. going to come when you beat is hard to beat! "It's a tremendous opportu­ Notre Dame. Beating Notre nity for this football team," Dame is a life-crowning '§. Davie said. "But everyone real­ achievement." NOTRE DAME izes after watching college And for Holloway, one he FEDERAL CREDIT UNION football this weekend how hopes does not occur again in For People. Not for Profit. topsy-turvy things are and how 2000. every week is a different chal­ 219/239-6611 www .ndfcu.org 800/522-6611 lenge." 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It felt like Bowl Championship vat of goo. Many of us won­ Coaches and AP polls, beat BCS is off the hook again. An games. Series season. dered how fair the BCS could Florida State head-to-head, improbable two losses and the llad TCU been able to climb When I woke up on Saturday be if the Horned Frogs went and still have to sit back and llokies win the conference to sixth in the BCS standings morning and felt the 85 undefeated but never got a watch as the Seminoles take crown. After all, Miami is a and had Notre Dame been able degree heat hanging in my shot at the title. the No. 2 spot in the "national team that beat Louisiana Tech to win out, then some sort of room like Fortunately for the coordina­ championship" game at the by a lopsided 11 points last contractual thing would have a Joey tors of all the hoopla, this isn't Orange Bowl'? week. given the Irish one of the at­ Ilildebold an issue anymore. As for TCU, It's possible. Miami already Even if none of that hap­ large bids in the BCS. Notre punt, I it goes from legitimate BCS beat FSU. They're already No. pens, Oklahoma and Nebraska Dame can still win out. but the thought I contender to third place in the 2 in both polls. could meet up again in the Big computers don't take TCU's had magi­ WAC, awaiting a game against But going into this weekend, 12 Championship. Oklahoma losses to unranked teams too cally been UTEP with huge Holiday Bowl they were still two spots scored 31 unanswered points well. flown to implications. behind their in-state rivals in to win the first meeting 31-14. Nine wins will most likely Miami or The other previously unde­ the BCS rankings. Florida Huskers don't forget that sort place the Irish in the top 10 of Tempe feated team, BCS No. 2 State didn't do them any of thing. the BCS, so hopes for a Fiesta Virginia Tech, went down to favors either, pasting BCS No. Then, you would have the or Sugar bowl berth are still during the Ted Fox night. south Florida to square off 13 Clemson 54-7. three way debate between alive. If not, then maybe Even with BCS No. 5 Miami in what But for all of this to ever Miami, Nebraska and Florida they'll grab a return trip to the though the was in effect the Big East become an issue assumes a State to see which two would Gator Bowl after a one year warm Fox Sports ... championship game. lot, too. Just look at all the go to the national title tilt. hiatus. weather !\most Miami won easily, 41-21, stuff that could still happen. That is, of course, assuming Unless, of course. Big East just turned snapping a five game losing I said the Miami-Va. Tech Florida State beats another in­ No. 2 and lleisman hopeful out to be streak to the Ilokies. However, game was "in effect" the Big state rival in Florida, who also Michael Vick go there. But my radiator gone mad, there the man many regard as the East Championship game has a shot at the Orange Bowl. then again, that assumes was a lot that went on in col­ best player in college football, because those two squads are Confusing'? Yes. Fun'? You Miami wins out. lege football that kept all of us Virginia Tech quarterback both in the top ten in the bet. So many possibilities. and asking the same question Michael Vick, was only able to country. But while Virginia Where does all this leave they leave only one possible we've been asking all year: play about one ineffective Tech's conference season is Notre Dame? They're moving conclusion: college football is What's going to happen next? quarter because of an ankle over, Miami still plays Boston up, thanks to games like cool. Going into Saturday's games, sprain suffered against Pitt the College, Syracuse, and, proba­ Northwestern's win over The views expressed in this there were only three unde­ week before. bly most dangerously, the fre­ Michigan, a 54-51 final that column are those of the author feated teams left in Division I: Could the Hurricanes have quent flyer mile gathering air featured more scoring than a and not necessarily those of Oklahoma, Virginia Tech, and won if Michael Vick had been show of Pitt. One loss and the lot of Big Ten basketball The Observer. Texas Christian. Coming out of healthy? That's one question Saturday, the only one left was we'll never really know the undisputed No. 1 Oklahoma. answer to. Before its 27-24 loss to San But another interesting Jose State, TCU had only been question involving the 'Canes RETIREMENT INSURANCE MUTUAL FUNDS TRUST SERVICES , TUITION FINANCING able to climb to No. 9 in the is looming bigger and bigger BCS rankings because of a with each passing week: could schedule slightly softer than a Miami be No. 2 in both the

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MEN'S SWIMMING WOMEN'S SWIMMING Notre Dame splits weekend du,al meets Time glitch By NOREEN GILLESPIE Sports Writer costs Belles

Losses aren't taken in stride on the men's swim team. new records After dropping their second dual meet of the season 136.50-101.50 Friday night at By JANEL MILLER Oakland University, Sports Writer Saturday's dual with University of Western Ontario ·I Sometimes, every second became a chance to avenge counts. Friday's loss. Every second certainly count­ And avenge they did. ed this weekend for the Belles Hising to the challenge, the swimming and diving team, who Irish shut out Ontario in a faced off in two separate dual swift 103-62 final tally. notch­ meets with ing a victory and solid season t h e times that affirmed they have University of the speed they need. Chicago and Bouncing back from Friday, t h e the Irish upped the win col­ University of umn to go 3-2 on the season. Western "Coming off the loss the previous night, we knew it Ontario. Clinching would be important to main­ close races, tain our focus," said senior Ramsey co-captain Hyan Verlin. "It's the Belles defeated easy, especially coming off a UIC Friday 149-69 with some loss, to be down and be nega­ record-shattering swims. But tive - the guys realized that while the Belles cut the seconds we had to put the loss behind where they nccdnd to, the new us and use this meet as a new records didn't count. opportunity for a win. "We realized that every A glitch in the timing system race is a battle." Verlin said. Friday night at Bolls meant all The Irish posted individual races would be manually timed victories in six of 11 events with a stopwatch, instead of the techonologically superior touch­ Saturday. with Verlin leading the way. winning two events pad system. The touchpad sys­ tem allows a swimmer to be for the Irish. Securing a first timed "on the touch" in the place finish in the 800-meter freestyle in 7 minutes, 57.56 ERNESTO LACAYOfThe Observer water. Junior freestyler Jonathan Pierce races in a meet earlier this yea1·. Pierce won the 1,650 and While the stopwatchns 500-yard freestyle events Friday against Oakland University. revealed that the Belles 400- see MENS/page 15 yard medley relay team had broken last year's record, because it wasn't a touchpad finish, the record was thrown WOMEN'S SWIMMING out. "With watch timing, times can be slower than actual or faster. It all depnnds on the person with Women suffer first dual-meet loss in two years the watch." commented Gretchen llildebrandt, head in two years, edging them Olympian Ginger Lakos, beat on them from the beginning." coach. By NOREEN GILLESPIE 161-138. the Irish in a new pool The Irish refused to give The 400 yard medley relay Sports Writer "The meet was more impor­ record, finishing in one Purdue an easy victory, how­ te.am of Lane Herrington, tant to them than we real- minute, 46.20 seconds. The ever, combining the talents of Lauren Smith, Megan Hamsey, and Colleen Sullivan thought Losing isn't a familiar feel­ ized," said women's head Boilermakers victory cracked underclassmen and newcom­ c o a c h the team's rac­ ers to notch solid perfor­ their first place finishing time of ing for the women's swim­ four minutes, 15 seconds was a ming and diving team. B a i I e y "The meet was more ing strategy, mances. Weathers. which was to Freshman Marie Labosky new school record. They've won Big East important to them than But under the circumstances Championships four times. It "There's a soundly defeat took the 1,000 freestyle in natural we realized. It was a Purdue in the 10:14.61, and earned another the 11 second faster time coukl had been nearly two years not be counted. Smith, Hamsey, since the team had experi­ rivalry critical meet for them" first live races. win for the Irish in the 200 w i t h said senior co­ individual medley in 2:06.46. and Sullivan joined with Chloe enced a regular season loss, Lenihan to challenge the record resulting in last year's unde­ Purdue captain Junior diver Heather and Notre Bailey Weathers Kristen Van Mattingly put on a spectacu­ again Saturday, but missed by .6 feated dual meet run. Going seconds. into Saturday's dual against Uame that head coach Saun. lar show from the boards, carries "We're not clinching both the one-and Ramsey faced the timing chal­ Purdue University, their lenge again in her individual 2000-2001 season had the into all the used to losing three-meter competitions. sports. It was a critical meet that medley relay," Van Saun Individual winners included race Friday night in her 200 makings of another undefeat­ yard butterfly. ed dual meet campaign. for them." said. "It kind of ruined our junior Allison Lloyd in the Purdue got off early, game plan. We had talked 100 yard breastroke, Van Her first place time of 2:15.87 But Purdue had other broke the 1995 school rncord by plans. Heady for the No.18 defeating the Irish from the about how they were going to Saun in the 500 yard get-go in the 200-yard med­ be ready - we knew we had freestyle and junior Kelly over three seconds, but was dis­ ranked Irish squad, the carded because of the timing Boilermakers handed the ley relay. The Purdue team, to go in and win the lirst four Hecking in the 200 yard Irish their lirst dual meet loss which featured Sydney or live events and try to jump see WOMEN/page 17 see SMC/page 16

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