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Volume 46, Issue 26 | tuesday, September 25, 2012 | ndsmcobserver.com University invites candidates to campus Jenkins, Rocheleau extend speaking invitations to presidential nominees, running mates

By SAM STRYKER letters to each candidate of- Assistant Managing Editor fering the University as a “forum for serious political If Notre Dame has its way, discussion,” the press release the road to the White House stated. may take a pass through The invitations are also South Bend. open to both of the candi- Notre Dame announced dates’ running mates, Vice Monday that University pres- President Joe Biden and Rep. ident Fr. John Jenkins and Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.), accord- student body president Brett ing to the press release. The Rocheleau have extended in- invitations are intended “to vitations to President Barack provide the campus com- Obama and Republican munity a firsthand impres- presidential candidate Mitt sion of the contenders and Romney to speak on cam- their messages,” the release pus during the fall election stated. campaign, according to a University spokesman University press release. Dennis Brown said any ap- Continuing a 60-year pearances on campus would University tradition, Jenkins KIRBY MCKENNA | The Observer and Rocheleau addressed see CANDIDATES PAGE 3 Fencers Week fosters positive Walk honored body image, eating habits to fight

By NICOLE MICHELS at White News Writer mental At a University full of talented students, ath- House letes and leaders, a group illness of psychology students are By TORI ROECK taking the initiative to re- By JILLIAN BARWICK News Writer mind their peers of the im- Saint Mary’s Editor portance of positive body After representing the images. For Saint Mary’s junior Alex United States in this sum- These students are del Pilar, the statistics on sui- mer’s London Olympics, two bringing what they’ve cide are a painful reminder of Notre Dame students and learned in the classroom to a personal tragedy. As a sopho- one alumna were recently the student body in hope of more in high school, del Pilar given another once-in-a- educating students about lost a brother to suicide, which lifetime experience — this the causes and dangers of compelled her to get involved time, stateside. eating disorders as part of LAURA LAWS | The Observer in its prevention. Senior fencers Gerek Eating Disorder Awareness our lives, and have overly dorms, some girls will be “It was only [once] I learned Meinhardt and Courtney Week. critical cultural opinions at the dining halls with a the seriousness of mental ill- Hurley and Hurley’s sis- Senior Carolyn Bates, on body images,” Bates pledge about ending nega- nesses that I knew I wanted ter, 2010 alumna and fencer a psychology major cur- said. “We want to be sure tive body talk, and [se- to make a difference in other Kelley Hurley, were invited rently studying eating dis- that while trying to be the nior] Suzy [Fanuele] and I peoples lives by spreading to the White House to be orders in an upper-level best that we still keep ev- wrote a Viewpoint article awareness,” she said. “Since his honored alongside other re- psychology class, said erything in perspective.” for [Monday’s] Observer,” death, I believe he has given me turning Olympians on Sept. Notre Dame’s competitive Bates said she and her Bates said. “Some girls are the power and courage to reach 14. environment can leave co-organizers are bring- planning on doing some out to those in need. Everyone Meinhardt, a member of students susceptible to de- ing the message of positive art with sidewalk chalk to has a story, and I believe every- the fourth-place-finishing veloping unhealthy body body images to the student get positive body messages one should be heard.” men’s team foil, said he was images. body from a number of out there … It seemed like Del Pilar got involved with impressed by the welcome “We’re hoping to raise directions. a lot of our class wanted to Project Hope: Get Grounded, a the U.S. Olympians and awareness of the fact that “All of us are doing focus on helping positive suicide prevention walk, in the Paralympians received from as students on this cam- things to raise awareness body affirmations reach a hope of using her experience to pus we’re always trying to on campus: Some girls see FENCERS PAGE 3 be the best in every area of are doing things in the see AWARENESS PAGE 5 see WALK PAGE 5

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“I did meet Phelps. Professor advocates public engagement in sciences

By CAROLYN HUTYRA graduate, is currently presenting it on the science News Writer working to implement na- floor,” he said. noscience technology in Wetmore said he sees Public participation in the museums across the nation museums as an interactive dialogue about scientific in hopes of more actively platform for dialogue, not topics is crucial, regardless engaging the public with just a venue for indepen- of complexity, according to these important topics. dent learning. Jameson M. Wetmore, as- “Science museums are sociate professor at Arizona a key place where people State University’s Center for go to learn about science,” “This is the idea of Nanotechnology in Society Wetmore said. “[They] are making science Courtesy of Courtney Hurley (CNS). actually one of the most more informal so Senior fencer Courtney Hurley. right, meets President Barack Obama at In a lecture held Monday ti- trusted sources in this the White House on Sept. 14 during an event honoring Olympians. the public is more tled “Facilitating Reflection country for scientific re- on Nanotechnology and search. They already have willing to engage.” Fencers Meinhardt said Obama ex- Society,” Wetmore said the credibility and the pub- Jameson Wetmore pressed his gratitude for the stu- the goal of public engage- lic coming to them.” associate professor Continued from page 1 dents’ dedication to honoring ment at the CNS is to build For Wetmore, science ed- Arizona State President Barack Obama, First America in the Games. a broader societal capacity ucation in museums is cost- Lady Michelle Obama and Vice “I said it was an honor to meet for anticipating the future effective and user friendly. President Joe Biden. him, and he said congratulations of scientific regulation by “This is the idea of mak- “What we’re proposing “The First Lady, Michelle Obama, and that they appreciated us repre- helping the public recog- ing science more informal here is to actually make gave a speech about how she was senting the U.S.,” Meinhardt said. nize the ways values and so the public is willing to science museums a public in London and led the delegation Courtney also had the rare op- technology interact. engage,” Wetmore said. space where the future of there,” Meinhardt said. “Then portunity to meet fellow Olympian “In the United States Wetmore said his ap- science and technology can President Obama gave a speech as Michael Phelps at the event. technologies are typically proach to educating those be discussed, where the at- well about how the Olympics in- “I did meet Phelps,” she said. regulated only once bad outside the scientific com- titudes, the values and the spired him. It was really nice. The “But to be honest, I wasn’t even things start happening,” munity began with adapt- interests of the lay public three of them waited and stayed interested compared to Obama. I Wetmore said. “The idea of ing high-level research and can be infused into this there for an extra hour and shook was like, ‘Move out of the way. I’ve anticipatory governance is information to suit a broad- conversation that is already hands with every single athlete — got to meet Obama.’” to think about the social er audience. happening at many levels,” every Olympian and Paralympian After the meet and greet held on implications of technology “We started taking grad- he said. that was there — which was about the Great Lawn, Meinhardt said even while it’s still in the uate student research, 500 of us.” the Olympians and Paralympians lab.” turning it into table- Contact Carolyn Hutyra at Meinhardt said Obama was per- were offered a tour of the White Wetmore, a Notre Dame top demonstrations, and [email protected] sonable and welcoming. House interior. “He was very laid-back and re- “We were able to walk through ally friendly with us. He seemed a short tour of some of the White that we truly care about,” he year as University president, really humble,” Meinhardt said. House rooms, like the big library Candidates said. “I think it would be bene- and both accepted. “He was really, really cool, and he that they have,” he said. Continued from page 1 ficial for them to visit colleges, According to the press re- definitely tried to make us all feel Meinhardt said she will never help continue the tradition of especially Notre Dame, where lease, other candidates who special.” forget the opportunity. political discourse on campus. we can talk about some of the have accepted the invitation to Courtney, who earned a bronze “It was a really short trip, but they “Universities provide for the issues we really care about.” speak at Notre Dame include medal as part of the women’s team were really accommodating with free exchange of ideas, and Notre Dame would ben- Richard Nixon, Henry Cabot epee, said she was anxious prior to us,” he said. “It was a great experi- that’s especially important efit from a visit from any of Lodge, Warren Miller (a gradu- meeting the Commander-in-Chief. ence, and it was really nice that the when it comes to electing our the four candidates as well, ate of the University), Edmund “I was very happy and nervous,” Olympic Committee and obvious- president,” he said. “We have Rocheleau said, as such an Muskie, George H.W. Bush, Bill Hurley said. “I couldn’t get any ly the White House were able to or- a 60-year tradition of inviting event would offer a means to words out of my mouth because I ganize something like that for us.” candidates to Notre Dame ev- spark important conversation. was so nervous. Biden was a little ery four years, and we’re hope- “I think it would, overall, go “I think having less intimidating, and Michelle Contact Tori Roeck at ful that one or both campaigns to fostering intellectual curi- one or both of gave us a hug, which was nice.” [email protected] will send either their presiden- osity and intellectual conver- the candidates tial or vice presidential candi- sation on campus,” he said. speak at Notre Paid Advertisement dates to our campus.” “I think having one or both of Rocheleau, who also reached the candidates speak at Notre Dame would be a out to both campaigns earlier Dame would be a great op- great opportunity in the year via email, said he portunity for students, under- for students, does not anticipate any time- grads as well as graduates, to undergrads as line for a response. However, hear and to think about things should any of the candidates that are social and political.” well as graduates, accept, he said they will find Notre Dame in particular to hear and to a politically-balanced student has always been an academic think about things body and an exceptional ven- institution heavily involved in that are social and ue for political dialogue. the American political sphere, “I think it would be inter- Rocheleau said. political .” esting to have the candidates “[Look] back to [University Brett Rocheleau speak at Notre Dame because President Emeritus] Fr. student body president we are a place of intellectual [Theodore] Hesburgh work- curiosity,” he said. “We’re ing for civil rights with Martin pretty evenly mixed [between Luther King Jr., involvement Clinton and Joe Lieberman. political parties]. I think it with all the different presi- Notre Dame already has one would be an interesting op- dents we have had in the past,” significant election season portunity to spark intellectual he said. “I think we have al- event on the calendar. On Oct. conversation and I’d love for ways had a tie to politics and 17, the DeBartolo Performing them to come visit and speak.” the President of the United Arts Center will host one of the Rocheleau said colleges States.” three Indiana gubernatorial and universities, especially a Hesburgh started the tradi- debates. Libertarian Rupert school like Notre Dame, offer tion of inviting presidential Boneham, Democrat John a unique and important politi- and vice-presidential candi- Gregg and Republican Mark cal avenue for the candidates dates to speak at Notre Dame Pence are expected to partici- to explore. during election years, accord- pate in the event. “I think they can hear what ing to the press release. He in- students and younger voters vited Dwight Eisenhower and Contact Sam Stryker at are interested in, and the issues Adlai Stevenson in his first [email protected] Paid Advertisement News ndsmcobserver.com | tuesday, September 25, 2012 | The Observer 5

grade, Bruening said. hopes the event will con- maintain a positive body im- Walk “Losing my sister sparked nect the colleges and local Awareness age to visit the Counseling Continued from page 1 my own spiral into depres- community behind a single Continued from page 1 Center. sion and battle with suicid- cause. “It’s free, completely con- help others deal with the al thoughts throughout my “I think this will give a larger population of the stu- fidential, and you can go in issue of suicide. freshman year.” good opportunity for Notre dents at Notre Dame.” anytime without being diag- “If suicide is 100 percent After taking part in an Dame, Saint Mary’s, Holy Bates said these disorders nosed with anything,” Bates preventable, then why is it American Foundation for Cross and our surround- can be difficult to distin- said. “You can talk to some- ranked the third leading Suicide Prevention (AFSP) ing community to come guish from a healthy diet or one about anxiety, stress cause for death?” del Pilar walk in Miami, Bruening together and support one exercise regimen. or whatever’s bothering said. “I decided to become was inspired to devote her- another,” del Pilar said. “We’ve been talking a lot you … You can learn great a part of this event to share self to the cause. “People who suffer from in class about how some- techniques for students my experience with others “After I transferred to mental illnesses or have times it can be a blurry line struggling with everyday who are suffering and to Notre Dame as a sopho- lost loved ones from sui- between normal behavior, stresses as well as students make it known to everyone more, it seemed like no co- cide are not alone and the trying to live healthfully, with something more seri- that they are not alone.” incidence that Notre Dame purpose of this event is and stepping into this zone ous going on in their lives.” The walk, which will be was the only school in the for everyone to know that where you’re engaging in a Coordinator of Eating held this Sunday at Notre state of Indiana to be with- and to give those who are disordered way of living,” Disorder Services at the Dame, is intended to honor out a student organization struggling hope.” Bates said. “There some- University Counseling those lost to suicide, sup- dedicated to supporting Bruening said the event times can be a fuzzy line be- Center Valerie Staples said port those dealing with those with mental illness,” is meant to remind those tween doing that and having the Counseling Center tai- suicidal thoughts and raise she said. “Until last year, struggling with mental dis- that be a supplemental way lors its aid to fit the specific awareness for the issue. there also had never been orders or suicidal thoughts to live healthfully and hav- needs of students. Notre Dame senior an AFSP suicide walk in of the support resources ing that take more control of “The Counseling Center Amanda Bruening, event South Bend.” available, and to highlight our lives.” provides individual and/or chair, was also drawn to This year’s walk will ben- the need to expand upon Bates said she hopes the group counseling services the project by personal efit several local mental those resources. Notre Dame community to students struggling with experience. health-related nonprofit “By creating a commu- learns more about the re- eating or body image con- “Someone once told me organizations, Bruening nity around these issues, sources available on and off cerns … That may be expe- that mental illness is some- said. we can generate a conver- campus for those struggling riencing disordered eating thing you learn about only “I was inspired from a sation that lead to more with a disorder. or may have a serious eating because you have to,” she Social Concerns Seminar prevention programs, more “The goal of these ac- disorder,” Staples said. “For said. “I probably would not where students went to lives saved, and more ill- tivities is that we’re doing many students, these eating have started this crusade if Portage Manor and visit- nesses in control,” she something to get attention behaviors may be a symp- my life had not been turned ed with residents who are said. “Many resources from and to give people the op- tom of other concerns as upside down by suicide.” homeless due to chronic the community and on- portunity to get more infor- well that must be addressed: Like del Pilar, Bruening mental illness,” Bruening campus will also be at the mation to help themselves difficulty with emotional suffered the loss of a sib- said. “Memorial Epworth event to answer any ques- or their friends,” Bates said. expression, stress, per- ling to suicide before com- Center and the Oaklawn tions and provide informa- “Also, a lot of these activi- fectionism, relationship/ ing to college. Foundation are two mental tion on their services.” ties will have either more family issues … Therapy “Two weeks before I health facilities students Registration for the walk information from the na- can help students develop graduated high school, my may use as resources if will begin Sunday at 12:30 tional eating disorders healthy ways of managing little sister took her life at they ever need to use re- p.m. outside the Rockne awareness website or from these concerns and develop the age of 12. There were sources off campus.” Memorial Gymnasium. the University Counseling an improved sense of self.” no signs of mental illness As suicide affects peo- Center.” — just a girl struggling to ple of all ages and back- Contact Jillian Barwick at Bates said she encourages Contact Nicole Michels at navigate through seventh grounds, del Pilar said she [email protected] any student struggling to [email protected]

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Associated Press people have died in the upris- ing which began in March 2011, UNITED NATIONS — Syria’s including in attacks Monday by civil war is worsening and Syrian warplanes in the north- there is no prospect of a quick ern city of Aleppo. end to the violence, interna- Brahimi had just returned tional envoy Lakhdar Brahimi from Syria and refugee camps said Monday in a gloomy as- in Jordan and Turkey. His sessment to the U.N. Security gloomy report of a looming Council. food crisis, battle-damaged The new envoy leavened his schools and shuttered facto- message, however, saying he ries, contradicted his insis- was crafting a new plan that tence that he saw grounds for he hoped could break the im- optimism, including “some passe, but refused to give de- signs” that the divided Syrian tails or say when it would be opposition may be moving to- ready. ward unity. That is key for any Despite President Bashar political negotiations Brahimi Assad’s refusal to end his fam- would oversee. ily’s 40-year grip on power, “I refuse to believe that rea- some tentative hope of a solu- sonable people do not see that tion remained, Brahimi said in you cannot go backward, that his first briefing to the council you cannot go back to the Syria since he took over from Kofi of the past. I told everybody in AP Annan on Sept. 1 as the U.N.- Damascus and everywhere that UN-Arab League envoy to Syria Lakhdar Brahimi, left, meets Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi in Arab League special represen- reform is not enough anymore, Cairo on Sept. 10. Brahimi is tasked with brokering a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Syria. tative for Syria. what is needed is change,” said “I think there is no disagree- Brahimi, who has met with further discussions before dis- Brahimi was also reluctant to The Security Council is the ment anywhere that the situa- Assad and other regime officials closing precisely what action he discuss the proposals with the only U.N. body that can impose tion in Syria is extremely bad in Damascus. plans to propose. “I do not have a Security Council. “He kept his global sanctions and authorize and getting worse, that it is “Paradoxically, now that I have full plan for the moment, but I do cards very close to his chest,” he military action. Russia, Syria’s a threat to the region and a found out a little more about have a few ideas,” he said. said. key protector, and China have threat to peace and security what is happening in the country According to a diplomat in- In the private talks, Brahimi vetoed three Western-backed in the world,” Brahimi told re- and the region, I think that we side the council’s private brief- urged Security Council mem- resolutions aimed at pressuring porters after the closed-door will find an opening in the not ing, who demanded anonymity bers to overcome the diplomatic Assad to halt the violence and talks. too distant future,” Brahimi said. because he was not authorized deadlock which has paralyzed open talks with his opponents on Activists claim nearly 30,000 Brahimi said he wanted to hold to publicly to reveal details, their ability to help end the crisis. a transition of power.

Paid Advertisement News ndsmcobserver.com | tuesday, September 25, 2012 | The Observer 7 European woes hurt stocks Muslim extremist Associated Press to stand trial for WALL STREET — U.S. stocks meandered sideways Monday as fears about Europe over- shadowed recent excitement alleged terrorism about central banks’ efforts to boost the market. Associated Press conspiring with a U.S. citi- Stocks opened lower, re- zen to facilitate a jihad — or covered by mid-afternoon to LONDON — A European holy war — in Afghanistan nearly flat and closed down court ruled Monday that and providing material sup- modestly. radical Muslim cleric Abu port to al-Qaida and the An index of business confi- Hamza al-Masri can be ex- Taliban. dence in Germany, the biggest tradited to the United States The cleric, who is blind economy in Europe, fell for to face terrorism charges, in one eye and wears a a fifth straight month. Many including allegedly trying hook for a hand, lost sev- economists had expected it AP to set up an al-Qaida train- eral British court cases in to at least remain flat. Some Trulia CEO Pete Flint, right, talks with trader Thomas Kay, center, ing camp in rural Oregon. his fight against extradition think Germany is headed for a on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 20. The decision ends a long- before taking the case to the recession. running legal battle and European court in 2008. The threat of the years- Krosby, market strategist with in Germany is that an econ- means that al-Masri, con- Known for his fiery anti- old European debt crisis has Prudential Financial. The omy on the rebound will be sidered one of Britain’s most Western and anti-Semitic seemed less immediate in re- next catalyst, Krosby said, is weighed down by the rest notorious extremists, could outbursts, he claims he has cent weeks as central banks third-quarter earnings, which of the European countries, be deported within weeks lost his Egyptian national- unveiled measures aimed at companies will begin to an- half of which are already in along with four other ter- ity, but Britain considers encouraging investment and nounce next month. recession. rorism suspects in Britain. him an Egyptian citizen. He boosting the global economy. The Dow Jones industrial Germany’s economy grew Authorities in the U.S. is currently serving a seven- The German report reignited average closed down 20.55 0.3 percent in the second have for years asked for year prison term in Britain those fears. points, or 0.2 percent, at quarter from the previous Al-Masri and the others for separate charges of in- Stocks had risen strongly 13,558.92. The Standard & quarter, but a number of econ- to be handed over, but the citing hatred. in recent weeks as traders Poor’s 500 index declined 3.26, omists now believe the coun- process had been delayed The other four suspects anticipated, then received, or 0.2 percent, to 1,459.89. Its try will fall into a recession in because the men raised hu- due to be extradited to help from the Federal Reserve two strongest groups were the second half of the year. man rights objections. the U.S. are Babar Ahmad, in the form of an open-end- utilities and telecommunica- In the U.S., stocks have The men had argued be- Syed Tahla Ahsan, Khaled ed bond-buying program. tions, safer stocks that tend to gone from underpriced to fore the European Court al-Fawwaz and Adel Abdul The Fed will buy $40 bil- do well in a weaker economy. fairly priced, said Doug Cote, of Human Rights that they Bary. lion of mortgage bonds per The Nasdaq composite in- chief market strategist at ING could face prison condi- Ahmad and Ahsan are month until the economy has dex dropped 19.18 points, or Investment Management. tions and jail terms in the charged in U.S. federal court improved. 0.6 percent, to 3,160.78. The If recent weakness in U.S. U.S. that would expose in Connecticut with run- “It’s not unusual after big Nasdaq is heavy in technology manufacturing is any guide, them to “torture or inhu- ning a terrorist website in moves for the market to, in shares, which were dragged he said, traders will be disap- man or degrading treatment London, providing material essence, go quiet and wait for lower by Apple. pointed next month by com- or punishment” in breach of support to terrorists, con- the next catalyst,” said Quincy As in the U.S., the concern panies’ quarterly results. the European human rights spiring to kill U.S. nation- code. als, and money laundering. Paid Advertisement In April, the Strasbourg, Supporters of Ahmad, who France-based court rejected was arrested in 2004 and has those claims. Al-Masri and been held in a British jail the four others lodged an since then without charge, appeal to the court’s high- are trying to help him get a est judges, but on Monday trial in Britain because his the court said it refused to alleged offense happened in hear it. “Today the Grand London. Chamber Panel decided Al-Fawwaz and Bary, ac- to reject the request,” the cused of being key aides court said in a brief state- to Osama bin Laden in ment. It did not give a rea- London, are wanted in a son for refusing the appeal. New York federal court for Britain’s Home Office the 1998 bombings of two and the U.S. Department U.S. embassies in Kenya and of Justice welcomed the Tanzania that killed 224 decision. people. Al-Fawwaz faces “We will work to ensure many counts of murder. that the individuals are The human rights court handed over to the U.S. au- said that it has not decided thorities as quickly as pos- on the case of a sixth sus- sible,” said the Home Office. pect, Haroon Rashid Aswat, The suspects, who are who was accused of being accused of crimes such as Al-Masri’s co-conspirator raising funds for terrorists, in attempting to set up the could face life sentences camp in Oregon. The court in a maximum-security said it needed to consider prison. more information about his Al-Masri was arrested in case. Britain in 2004 at the re- In Washington, Dean quest of U.S. authorities, Boyd, spokesman for the who have called him “a National Security Division terrorist facilitator with a of the U.S. justice depart- global reach.” ment, said: “We are pleased They accuse him of assist- that the litigation before the ing the taking of 16 hostages European Court of Human — including two American Rights in these cases has tourists — in Yemen in 1998 come to an end, and we will and of conspiring to set up be working with the U.K. a terrorist training camp in authorities on the arrange- Bly, Oregon, between 2000 ments to bring these sub- and 2001. jects to the United States for He also is accused of prosecution.” 8 The observer | tuesday, September 25, 2012 | ndsmcobserver.com Inside Column A positive-sum mentality The zero-sum mindset is a wonderfully However, when opportunity is scarce, it Sharing Alex Coccia simplistic way of thinking that ignores the should be our goal to create more. Life Shard of Glass complexities of human emotions, relation- should not be a bus with a set number of ships and motivations. We have written seats, limited to a certain group of people. the magic “Any man’s finest hour, the greatest ful- this mindset into our way of life through The difference between a zero-sum fillment of all that he holds dear,” former athletic competition. Sports give us an op- mentality and a positive-sum mentality NFL coach Vince Lombardi wrote, “is that portunity to take life and force it into a box is the difference between closing down Brian Hartnett moment when he has worked his heart out of simplicity, which says that one side will dialogue and fostering it, between denying Sports Writer in a good cause and lies exhausted on the win and one will lose. When the box score what we owe to others and appreciating field of battle — victorious.” Competition, is printed, none of the emotions, the rela- and respecting those who have helped “And there’s a magic in the sound of their as Lombardi makes clear, is not only tionships, the pre-game preparations or us along the way, and between being a name …” healthy, but also an integral part of an the personal backstories matter. On paper, Christian in name and a Christian in prac- Okay, this verse may be part of “Here individual’s fulfillment. Competition in life there is a winner and a loser, determined tice. In life we most certainly are fighting, Come the Irish,” an unconventional game does not preclude human decency, nor the in a specified time frame. but not each other. We are fighting the in- day pump-up tune, but it expresses what I ability to achieve a mutually beneficial re- But we cannot force life into a box of justices that hold some of us back and the believe to be a certain truth: Notre Dame is sult. Competition balances and enhances simplicity. The emotions and relation- hypocrisy that allows such injustice to ex- a magical place. From its unique landmarks the natural drive to achieve meaning in ships that influence our behaviors are not ist. We are fighting for opportunity, not in to its century-old traditions to the numer- life, as Dr. Cornel West exclaims. Life is “a limited to 60 minutes every week through spite of others but for others. And our fight ous stories of perseverance involving its carnival to enjoy and a battlefield on which a few months of a season. Of course, par- does not end with a whistle, indeed “noth- sons and daughters, Notre Dame simply to fight.” But in these instances of competi- ticipation in sports does not preclude us ing that is worth doing can be achieved in possesses a mystique rivaled by few other tion, what are we fighting for? from compassion. Likewise compassion our lifetime.” universities. It is easy in today’s high-pressured soci- does not bar us from the joys of competi- Freedom to be exceptional does not Yet, even in this Catholic Disneyland, ety focused on growing gains and lessen- tion. But in the arena of life, where we mean that one’s exceptionalism denies there is a dark side to paradise. Admittedly, ing losses, magnifying the material and actively make the rules and shape policies the opportunity to others. We are better as factors like occasionally overwhelming aca- stripping the spiritual and intensifying that affect the existence of individuals and a community, a nation and a world when demics, dismal weather and awkward gen- the individual and curtailing the com- communities, the competition in which we are working together, when we are our der relations have clouded my view of the munal to fall into a zero-sum mindset. For we engage cannot be tethered by a zero- brothers and sisters’ keepers. We are better Golden Dome at times. In a shocking twist, every winner there is a loser. An increase sum mindset. when we are providing all people the op- I’ll admit I’m not a legacy, nor did I grow in one’s happiness equates to a decrease What is needed is a positive-sum men- portunities that mark the zeal of human- up rooting for the Irish every Saturday. Yet, in the happiness of others. It is us against tality. Each individual achievement is a ity. We are better when there is a positive some time in the middle of my angst-ridden them. The zero-sum mentality reframes success for the community, rather than sum mentality, when we are thinking college search, I became enchanted by the the question, “What are we fighting for?” to being in spite of others. Celebrating the creatively about how to expand the bus University and knew it was the place where “Whom are we fighting, constantly?” The diversity of races, ethnicities, cultures or and when opportunity is seen, not as a I wanted to spend my college years. zero-sum attitude says, “I got mine,” and sexual orientations ultimately celebrates threat to individual good, but as the com- In the more than two years that have believes that if the rest of the community our humanity, rather than poses a threat mon good itself. elapsed since that point, I’ve found that it’s is unable to reach the same level despite to normative society. Compromise is a way more enjoyable for me to see how Notre not having the opportunity to do so, it is a forward merging varying opinions rather Alex Coccia is a junior Africana and Peace Dame’s affected all those closest to me than personal failure not a failure of collective than a loss for all sides. Studies major, and a Gender Studies minor. it is to see how it’s affected myself. Nowhere responsibility. The zero-sum mentality A criticism to a positive sum approach is He appreciates late night conversations in was this effect more apparent than dur- accompanies our politics, into “wars” on the observation that when a bus is crowd- the Siegfried Chapel. He can be reached at ing my family’s recent visit from its New religion or “class warfare,” pitting free- ed, those waiting in line push and shove to [email protected] Jersey home to my new home here in South doms against freedoms. The zero-sum get to the empty seat. One will find more The views expressed in this column are Bend. In their short time on campus, I was mentality pervades partisanship at home courteous behavior when it is very clear those of the author and not necessarily those thrust into the role of tour guide, acquiesc- and couches conflict abroad. there will be enough seats for everyone. of The Observer. ing to my parent’s requests to show them major campus sights like the Golden Dome, Editorial Cartoon Basilica and “Touchdown Jesus.” Although I didn’t enjoy posing for pictures at these landmarks, I was genuinely surprised to see how many people, including my family members, were thrilled to be at the same sights I pass by daily. My parents cited praise for everything from the dining hall food to the classrooms, while one of my brothers found it amazing that I could live on the same campus as many of his football heroes (who go to class, no less) and another brother was simply surprised that I could possibly sleep on a loft. Last weekend held even more signifi- cance for me because I had the opportunity to also welcome my grandmother to cam- pus. As thrilled as I was to see her, I feared she wouldn’t enjoy Notre Dame (she’s con- fessed that she’s known too many zealous Notre Dame fans to ever become one). Yet, she was struck by the Midwestern friend- Quote of the day Weekly Poll liness of the school and so awed by the presentation of football weekend that she’s already planning a visit for next season. “Life is what happens to you while you’re What did you do after Notre Dame It’s experiences like these that truly allow busy making other plans.” demolished the Wolverines? me to see how fortunate I am to be at Notre Dame. Sure, it will never be perfect, but the minor gripes I have are so puny compared to the great benefits it offers. John Lennon Tweet your response with #ViewpointPoll English musician by 5 p.m. Thursday. 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members of our community; it showed toward one another. Sometimes this need to intentionally focus the pur- Jacob Palcic that students were mindful of his sor- takes on the form of mobile action pose of education on. Solidarity need Raising Voices row and accompanying him in it. In such as students pooling resources to not remain an abstract theological the case of the shirts, students col- send clothes and food to victims of a idea. As a community, we can and In addition to being the first time laborated with Notre Dame’s faculty recent natural disaster or refusing to must channel all aspects of our educa- Notre Dame’s team has beaten to order our student shirts from Alta buy clothing made in sweatshops until tion toward making it as tangible as Michigan since I started as an un- Gracia, the only college apparel facto- workers’ rights are respected. In such the words of the hymn we sang in the dergrad three years ago, Saturday’s ry that pays its workers a living wage, cases, this can contribute to economic Basilica on Sunday after the game: football game marked two other im- allows them to unionize and thus and social resilience. Yet other times, “Let us build a house where hands will portant “firsts” for our University. maintain a dignified quality of life. the action is something quieter, but reach beyond the wood and stone, to Amidst the excitement of the evening This intentional decision shows how just as strong, like students support- heal and strengthen, serve and teach home game, I looked around me students can choose to be in solidarity ing a classmate who just lost a loved and live the word they’ve known.” and two things caught my attention: with people far beyond our campus one. I believe that the psychosocial There is much that we can do as Notre People were wearing union-made, community by recognizing our com- resilience such a response can con- Dame students; the social concerns living wage produced t-shirts and mon humanity and caring for them as tribute can be just as powerful as of our time are many. With the Holy Hawaiian leis. I think there is an im- we need them to care for us. Having the former example. In light of this, Cross of Notre Dame as our witness, portant connection behind these two recently visited the factory and spoken it seems that the challenge to live in let us focus our education toward apparently distinct adornments. As with workers, I can attest that student solidarity as a campus-wide commu- development by living in solidarity. I looked around me, I saw two visual solidarity through buying Alta Gracia nity is not separate from living in soli- Events like that football game give me signs of solidarity that, led by Notre apparel is having an incredible impact darity with the rest of our world. The hope that together we can raise our Dame students, were proudly donned on the community where Alta Gracia’s more we are unified as a campus, the voices much louder to sing “All are throughout the stadium. And I was factory is located in the Dominican more we can understand the idea of a truly welcome in this place!” After all, filled with hope! Republic. universal community. solidarity at its core is about under- Both the leis and the living-wage Solidarity can embody many forms. In a world wide climate of discord standing the relationship of our hu- made t-shirts reflect two time-appro- However, its spirit is always the same. and cut-throat competition that in- man family. priate, incredibly needed aspects of Characterized by accompaniment, it stills fear into individuals to survive solidarity on our campus and in our fosters resilience which transforms by “looking out for number one,” our Jacob Palcic is a junior. He can be world. Students wore leis to show love and unites the community. At the solidarity as students and as global reached at [email protected] and support for our fellow brother, heart is a genuine concern for hu- citizens is needed here at Notre Dame The views expressed in this column Manti Te’o. This gesture symbol- man well-being that seeks to cultivate more than ever. As incredibly privi- are those of the author and not ized genuine concern for one of the not only sympathy, but also empathy leged young people, this is what we necessarily those of The Observer.

Letters to the Editor Democrats support Be there for the Notre right to choose Dame family Dear Mr. Whichard (“Catholics and Liberals,” Sept. 18), Last night, I walked past a fellow student, perched precariously on a bench outside the The Democratic Party supports the right of a woman to choose whether or not Grotto, head held in his hands, quietly mourning something or someone. I slowed down, to abort a pregnancy. There is an important difference between this and advo- just a bit and thought that, if he looked up with red-rimmed eyes, if he acknowledged my cating abortion. The position is that a woman has this right and should have the presence, I might stop, ask if he’s alright, if he’d like some silent company or needs some- resources to abort or not abort a pregnancy; we pray she would choose not to do one with whom he can talk for a moment or two. He didn’t look up, and I didn’t dare put so. Furthermore, we work to prevent abortions through programs like Planned myself out there and tap him on the shoulder. I was fresh out of the gym, wet and itchy Parenthood. Most of the work of these organizations consists in providing educa- and increasingly cold, hoodie notwithstanding, and besides, I’m an agnostic. I was there tion and resources to avoid unwanted pregnancies and situations where a mother only because a friend who isn’t could use a prayer or two right now, even from someone would be unable to provide for her child. who doesn’t know if he’s talking to anyone in particular. Now I wish I had. It is not a “government take-over” for public policy to address the concerns of I have no idea if he needed or wanted me around. For all I know he might have angrily poverty, hunger, homelessness, etc. By your own interpretation of Church teaching, ordered me on my way, but I didn’t ask. I really should have asked. As my time here the government should help accomplish what individuals cannot do by themselves. draws rapidly to a close, I find myself more and more dwelling on the phrase N“ otre People are still poor and hungry in our nation of plenty and this is a testament to Dame family.” It’s not something I paid much attention to for a long time. I had my the fact that efforts on the individual level are not enough to address poverty. Our friends, I had my classmates and I interacted outside of those two circles as necessary or government is a representative democracy and thus it is through government that as entertaining. Now, though, I come to realize that I have quite a bit more in common we can address the underlying structural problems that perpetuate poverty. The ef- with the rest of my school than I do with the vast majority of the rest of humanity, some forts of private individuals and organizations should also be valued, but the govern- of my own family members included. No one ever demanded that I personally come to ment can and should do more to help “the widow, the orphan and the stranger.” know every one of my classmates or teachers, but perhaps it’s worth it, once in a while, We find it very hard to accept the idea that the religious freedom of Catholics is to put yourself out there, especially if you see that a member of your family, biological or being “attacked” and “dismantled.” This was true in the past when Catholic im- not, might be in need of help you can offer. migrants were publicly disparaged because of their faith, but America has since So, as for my brother (that was awkward, maybe the Notre Dame family only entitles become a more tolerant nation (though not perfect) and Catholics no longer face us to be cousins, or something?), I’m sorry I said nothing, that I walked right by with no such persecution. We think the government should find some means of exempting more effort than was required to slow down. I can offer as an excuse only the fact that Catholic institutions from the provision that requires they provide contraceptives it’s a lot easier to build up walls between my life and yours, to keep your problems at to employees, one that still allows those employees free access to this care. Yet, the bay, than it is to tear them down and let your problems into my life. Next time I see you, way to accomplish this goal is through continuing political and legal processes that or someone like you, I’ll try to make myself stop, at least long enough to ask if you need don’t require manufactured suffering. help. Maybe, at least, knowing someone thought of you, however briefly, might offer Finally, we should all take the time to thank God we live in a country where our some solace. Still, I am sorry I didn’t stop and ask if you needed a family member to be by individual convictions have political power. your side for a while.

Brittany Dunn-Pirio David Loughery senior fifth-year senior off campus off campus Sept. 24 Sept. 24

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fabric of “Veckatimest,” “Shields” weaves a single, “Yet Again.” On the former, Rossen haunting vocals among crests and troughs KRISTEN DURBIN darker, more instrumentally intricate tap- and Bear again drive the band from a sub- of volume and instrumentation. Scene Writer estry of sound that employs the band’s sig- dued opening to a powerful climax with It may not have a crossover pop single fit nature blend of vocal harmonies, orchestral train-like guitar and drum parts reminis- to accompany a European car commercial I’ve been a fan of Grizzly Bear since I heard arrangements and rhythmic guitar to frame cent of the dynamic opener off Veckatimest, a la “Two Weeks,” but “Shields” is a satisfying two tracks of its 2009 breakthrough album its introspective lyrical content. “Southern Point,” while Droste and Rossen’s auditory experience through and through. “Veckatimest” at the end of my senior year As usual, lead vocalist Ed Droste’s utterly vocal harmonies add another layer to the But even after enveloping my ears in 47 min- of high school. After spending a summer unique voice distinguishes the band from multifaceted production. utes of excellent music, something leaves and a year of college getting lost in their lush, its contemporaries, but Christopher Bear’s On the somewhat old-school “Yet Again,” me wanting more from the band and hop- layered, hard-to-categorize folk pop melo- drumming is a true highlight of this record, Grizzly Bear’s signature production style ing their seemingly definitive proclamation dies, I saw the Brooklyn quartet perform live whether it drives the standout album opener shines through, as the atmospheric echoes of “So long/I’m never coming back” doesn’t at Lollapalooza 2010 in one of my favorite “Sleeping Ute” or provides some syncopated of the tambourine, percussion and vocals apply to their recording career. sets of a weekend that included the likes of retro flavor to the single “Yet Again.” create the illusion of having been recorded Contact Kristen Durbin at Arcade Fire, Phoenix, The National, MGMT But on the whole, the band sounds more in a cavernous room. During the chorus, [email protected] and Spoon. cohesive and unified on Shields than in al- everything but the drums drop out to high- The views in this column are those of the au- Against such stiff competition, Grizzly bums past, striking the delicate balance light a piece of the band’s advice for rolling thor and not necessarily those of The Observer. Bear held its own and rose above the fray of between a wide variety of instruments and with life’s punches: “Take it all in stride/ festival mediocrity as its four members per- accent sounds to tie everything together. Speak don’t confide.” formed in a horizontal line across the stage. The album gets off to a rolling, guitar-led At once distant musically and intimate Now, after two years of frequently return- start with one of its first singles in “Ute.” lyrically, “Shields” weaves through the “Shields” ing to “Veckatimest” and the band’s ear- Daniel Rossen’s slightly twangy guitar prodding piano and lovelorn vocals of “The Grizzly Bear lier releases, “Yellow House” and “Horn of complements Bear’s rollicking drumbeat, Hunt,” the strong strings and dissonant Plenty,” and wondering when I’d be hearing and the two instruments merge with Chris chords of “What’s Wrong” and beachy pop Label: Kanine, Warp from them again, Grizzly Bear’s fourth full- Taylor’s auxiliary percussion sounds to cre- sounds of “gun-shy” before arriving at its Tracks: “Speak in Rounds,” “Yet Again” length release, Shields, has risen above the ate a psychedelic yet classic Grizzly Bear epic, seven-minute ending with the ex- If you like: Indie Rock barrage of new fall albums to become one of track. pansive “Sun in Your Eyes.” Beginning and my top albums of the year. Two of my favorite tracks off the album fol- ending with sparse, lingering piano chords, Though it retains the sumptuous sonic low with “Speak in Rounds” and the second the album’s “Foreground” features Droste’s

and chefs made it feel as if they were already and the racially insensitively named “Me- of the week. In my professional opinion, I ANKUR CHAWLA packed. Within the first four minutes of our So-Spicy” (more like “Me-So-Offensive”) would not go with Wings Etc. again anytime Scene Writer visit the waitress stopped by three times to which offended both my morals and my soon. ask if we were ready to order, and our wings taste buds. While I can’t complain about the Contact Ankur Chawla at were like a do-it-yourself project with sauce chicken wings themselves, it’s hard to come [email protected] Last week I compiled and published a unevenly distributed and in one case not across bad breaded chicken, the sauces on The views in this column are those of the au- weekly calendar for the best wing deals in even poured on the wings. balance were heavy and detracted from the thor and not necessarily those of The Observer. the South Bend area. Like many of you, I In the spirit of being as unbiased and fair flavor of the chicken more so than adding have already found the calendar invaluable as possible, I tried four of their sauces and anything good. for deciding where to get food on any given both boneless and bone-in wings with al- A pet peeve of mine when getting wings day. In order to further help you out I will most every tier of spice level on the menu. at a restaurant is when extra is charged for bear the burden of visiting each of the wing An avid fan of “Man vs. Food” and spice ranch or bleu cheese dipping sauce. It would establishments and sharing my opinions. fanatic, I even sampled their hottest sauce, be understandable if clearly marked on the The first of the fine restaurants I’ve visited the “Wall,” which carries with it a challenge menu as being an additional cost or if the Wings Etc. was Wings Etc. While this is a fairly wide- of finishing 16 wings with no water or other waitress would mention that when taking spread and well-liked chain, I feel it neces- beverages. While this visit I did not elect to an order. However, at Wings Etc. it was given sary to lodge a few of my complaints. try the challenge, I did order four of those the impression of being complimentary and Location: 6502 Grape Road, I went on a Monday, which meant 49-cent wings and they were more than manage- once seeing the check it cost more than the Mishawaka, IN boneless or jumbo bone-in wings with your able though did have a nice flavor. wings did. Admittedly, wings were 49-cents Hours: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. choice of their “18 signature sauces.” Though The other sauces I sampled included their that night and “extra dressing” was 59-cents, I went well before the deal and Monday “Spicy Hot Honey” which was an okay at- but as a matter of principle charging for a Night Football brought in a sizable crowd tempt at hot honey mustard, “Major Jerk” condiment is not something I endorse. (there were three tables occupied in the ear- which was overly creamy and thick to be As shown last week, there is no shortage of ly evening while I was there), the waitresses considered true to its Caribbean namesake, places to get cheap wings on any given day

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By CLAIRE STEPHENS exact copy of the one from “Bridesmaids,” don’t run too long. Most are either good However, the plot isn’t too predictable to Scene Writer it’s not unexpected that the film’s humor because of the quality of singing or funny make watching it boring. The music is fun, is a PG-13 version of it. The entire movie because of how bad they are; what singing and the movie itself is pretty funny from In a refreshing change from corny musi- is as funny as the trailer implies, keeping movie can leave out the auditions montage beginning to end. You’ll leave the theater cals that pervade the genre, “Pitch Perfect” the audience laughing at its mildly shock- of terrible or weird singers? happy and humming. is a college version of “Glee,” without all ing humor throughout. From the cast of Unlike most musicals, the movie includes the singing about feelings and ridiculous “Bridesmaids” Australian actress Rebel rap, hip-hop and dubstep numbers and Contact Claire Stephens at drama. Wilson plays Fat Amy and Christopher remixes that are actually good, including [email protected] “Pitch Perfect” follows Becca (Anna Mintz-Plasse, McLovin from “Superbad” “Titanium” and “No Diggity,” as well as re- Kendrick), an aspiring DJ whose father in- has a brief cameo. cent pop hits done completely vocally that sists she go to college where he works. In a As a comedy, “Pitch Perfect” definitely manage to avoid sounding as cookie-cutter quintessential liberal arts college, the sar- works. The verbal wit is present in both the and white-bread as “Glee.” castic Becca tries to survive all of the out- dialogue and surprisingly funny musical When looked at closely, the time spent rageous college clichés around her. Most puns scattered throughout the movie. For on musical numbers is probably the cause specifically, the extremely feminine a ca- a musical it has an unexpected amount of for some of the underdeveloped subplots: pella group she joins — The Bellas. irreverent humor, though it is still a much Becca’s relationship with her divorced fa- “Pitch Perfect” Instead of the beaten-to-death high milder form of the R-rated shock value com- ther, the station manager who always hits Director: Jason Moore school stereotypes of nerd, jock and artsy edies of today (but brace yourself for some on her, the jerk leader of the rival group that Studio: Universal Pictures kid, the a capella crowd includes college physical humor involving vomit). never seems to get his just desserts and the stereotypes like promiscuous girl, Star Wars As a musical, it manages to incorporate a chemistry between Becca and a member Starring: Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow geekcontrolling perfectionist, obnoxious lot of songs and some dance numbers with- of the rival group. Though the plot moves jerk, lovable guy and the grounded, normal out being annoying or having songs serve as well enough and has these different layers protagonist with a unique quirk or talent a poorly veiled attempts to parallel the plot along with the main plot about the a capella that makes her special. of the movie. All of the songs are motivated group, many of them seem like they were set Considering the movie poster is nearly an by the characters actually performing and up to be more but never finished.

By MAC HENDRICKSON no one seemed to care too much. The Big Sean is the album’s MVP. hand to some new-school jams, even if Scene Writer iTunes digital store didn’t feature the al- Ghostface Killah, Mase and Raekwon they didn’t sample Gil Scott Heron, and bum until mid-release day, and physical make worthwhile appearances. The honestly, “Don’t Like” isn’t half bad. For the pessimistic few whose too- copies didn’t appear in stores until days intra-label rappers, i.e. Cyhi the Prynce, Kanye brings his touch to the mix many-cooks-in-the-kitchen theories later. The album’s title is less of a misno- Pusha T, Kid Cudi, also contribute oc- well without completely removing its were proven wrong by the excellence mer than an indication of the weakness casionally worthwhile rhymes. The essence. But ‘not half-bad’ isn’t what lis- of 2011’s “Watch the Throne,” GOOD of its promotion. September is techni- best collection of lyricism is on the teners have expected since 2003. Thus, Music’s 2012 collaborative effort “Cruel cally still summer, but no one is blasting mid-album chill track “The Morning,” though a few of these tracks will not be Summer” might be a better target. “To the World” on the way to the beach. which features seven artists in less than soon forgotten, three years from now the Though his presence on the album is in the strict sonic sphere, “Cruel five minutes. H“ igher” features forget- whole “Cruel Summer” concept won’t be ubiquitous, Kanye did not author this Summer” is a success. The productions table Timbaland-style production and remembered. one alone, and it shows. The album are consistently unique if not excellent. a strange hook you’ll hope doesn’t get lacks both the merit and cohesion of a There is a general sense of cohesion if stuck in your head. Contact Mac Hendrickson at solo West release. This is not to say the one pays as little attention as possible. The album closes with “Don’t [email protected] album is a failure. Viewed as a collec- Most tracks change and develop near Like,” a track as artistically controver- tion of solid rap songs, the album fares the end, as Kanye productions tend to sial as Jay-Z and Kanye’s “H.A.M.” “Don’t well. Tracks such as “Clique,” “New God do. On a micro-scale, everything is im- Like” is a remix of fellow windy city rap- Flow” and “Sin City” bump with a grace- pressive or at the very least acceptable. per Chief Keef’s underground hit of the ful coalescence of style and modernity. Lyrically, the GOOD Music crew same name. Despite the geographical The GOOD Music crew knows what is doesn’t bring much to the table. On the relation between the two rappers, their going on in hip-hop everywhere, and whole, that which isn’t awkward is un- styles could not be further apart with- “Cruel Summer” though “Cruel Summer” sounds more interesting. R. Kelly’s impressive vocal in the genre. Keef’s music, part of the Various Artists like an imitation than a response the performance in the album’s opener “To Chicago scene that favors heavy repeti- songs are proof that the GOOD Music the World” is compromised by horrible tive and southern-esque rawness, is for Label: GOOD Music crew won’t die as quickly as other hip- lyricism. “The world is a couch / … I’m all intensive purposes a response to the Tracks: “Clique,” “New God Flow” hop collectives. Rick James tonight.” It’s hard to allude to late aughts’ educated rap scene. West’s Kanye fans are used to album releases the almighty “Chappelle’s Show” with refusal to be categorized as anything If you like: Kanye West, R. Kelly being events, and the release of “Cruel such strangeness, but R. Kelly pulls it more specific than a great pop star has Summer” was most decidedly unevent- off, and Kanye finishes the song with permeated his career, evidenced most ful. The consistently pushed-back re- yet another bizarre reference to feces. by his brave but successful “808’s and lease date built confusion rather than He might want to talk to someone about Heartbreak.” Thus, it shouldn’t be sur- anticipation. The album was leaked, but that. prising that Kanye would extend his

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performance the Big Ten put Associated Press Sam Gans on display in September, it Sports Writer is unlikely any one-loss Big COLUMBUS, Ohio — Urban Ten champion would be cho- Meyer has not hidden his dis- Say that it’s because of sen for the title game over a satisfaction with the way his some tough out–of-confer- one-loss SEC, Big 12 or Pac- Ohio State team has played this ence games. Blame the NCAA 12 champion or 11-1 Notre season. sanctions. Cite the shift Dame (yes, I went there, So, with his team hitting the in demographics from the but relax, readers, it’s just a road for the first time in its Big Midwest to other areas of the hypothetical). Ten opener at Michigan State on nation. So the leaves haven’t even Saturday, he switched gears and No matter the reasons, changed colors yet and the accentuated the positive. September has shown one Big Ten already knows al- “I know we’re Ohio State, and thing about the Big Ten: It’s most certainly that none of there’s all kinds of expectations not a good football confer- its teams will be playing Jan. here,” he said Monday. “I still ence in 2012. 7 in Miami. am not giving up. I think by the Through week four of the But it’s not even just end of the year this might be a college football season, be- that the Big Ten has lost, hell of a football team. I mean, it fore conference play has but how they’ve played. might be sooner than that.” even started, the Big Ten is Michigan State didn’t just In his first year at the helm of AP already all but eliminated lose to Notre Dame, the Irish the Buckeyes, Meyer has been Ohio State and coach Urban Meyer, shown coaching during the Buckeyes’ 56-10 win over Miami (Ohio), face Michigan State next. from BCS title contention, dominated in the trenches brutally frank in his evaluations with just three undefeated in East Lansing, and the of players and positions. After the players feel better about game) film. What he wanted teams left. Spartans struggled the next Saturday’s closer-than-expect- themselves. Since he said he to do was show us the positive One of those teams, Ohio week against 0-4 Eastern ed 29-15 victory over 37-point felt terrible about his team after drives that we had, focusing on State, normally would be a Michigan. Wisconsin lost underdog UAB, he followed his the game, it also improved his the positives instead of the neg- realistic contender at this to Oregon State and beat usual pattern and climbed all spirits. atives and the bad things.” point. There is only one Northern Iowa and Utah over his team. “I just put together a reel of So, two thumbs up from the problem: The Buckeyes are State by a combined seven He said after the game that four drives and it was about as Buckeyes. ineligible to go to a bowl points. Illinois lost to his players were very passive, well as we’ve played all year,” Meyer knows that his team that it pained him to watch at he said. With a grin, he added, cannot continue to play as er- times, that the Buckeyes had “I did that more for me, I think. ratically and sporadically as it “With the performance the Big Ten put depth issues and were playing I have to eat lunch and I wasn’t has in its four victories so far. on display in September, it is unlikely too many freshmen and that he about to eat lunch after what I Forget expectations and point any one-loss Big Ten champion would be was disappointed with all as- saw.” spreads, the Buckeyes have had chosen for the title game over a one-loss pects. Whew. The players loved it. difficulty moving the ball at Then, with those criticisms “I felt better, even moreso times and have had a hard time SEC, Big 12 or Pac-12 champion or 11-1 still ringing in their ears, he than about myself, but the stopping other teams. There Notre Dame (yes, I went there, but relax, threw a change-up at them. entire offense,” center Corey have been stupid penalties, readers, it’s just a hypothetical).” Meyer had a short clip of high- Linsley said. “It kind of showed missed assignments and turn- lights created that he showed to everybody how good we can overs. The result has been a per- game. Louisiana Tech by 28 points. the Buckeyes on Sunday. Here be.” fect record even though cracks I have great admiration Iowa fell to Iowa State and was offensive tackle Reid Fragel The star of the show, Fragel, a have been visible on both sides for the play of the other Central Michigan. Indiana laying out a defender 10 yards converted tight end who is still of the ball and in special teams. two, Northwestern and dropped a game to Ball State. downfield, there was defensive learning the tackle position, Michigan State (3-1), which Minnesota, up to this point And all of that is before tackle Johnathan Hankins lev- said it was a refreshing change. is also disappointed by its early in the year. However, I don’t factoring in Penn State and eling a ball-carrier. The offense “Coach Meyer kind of mixed play, provides a perfect gauge see either of them as real the absolute mess its pro- looked invincible, the defense it up on us a little bit,” Fragel of whether the Buckeyes are threats. After all, the last gram is in at the moment, was unyielding. said. “Normally we come in and actually learning from their time either of them won 10 both on the football field but Meyer said the video made we watch the entire (previous mistakes. or more games was when the even more off of it.

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Lewis cornerback Lindy Navarre said. “Obviously we want to Continued from page 14 added to Walsh’s lead with keep winning … but we need an interception return for a to stay focused.” comes to the small details,” touchdown. Breen-Phillips next plays Justilien said. “It was great to get a de- Farley on Sunday, while Pasquerilla East will look fensive touchdown obvi- Walsh will face Pasquerilla for its first win when it fac- ously,” Navarre said. “That West on Tuesday night. es Welsh Family on Sunday, hasn’t happened at Walsh in while Lewis will meet Farley a while. Our offense got into Ryan 7, Welsh Family 6 the same day. a good flow too.” In a game featuring two Walsh’s offense sealed the stout defenses filled with tal- Contact Dong-Hyun Kim at victory when senior receiv- ent and depth, Ryan managed [email protected] er Carmen Lopez ran for a to come from behind and touchdown just before the steal a 7-6 victory from Welsh Walsh 20, Breen-Phillips half. Family on Sunday afternoon. 6 The Babes, however, were For most of the game, it By GREG HADLEY not too discouraged by the appeared Welsh Family’s Sports Writer result, since their roster first-possession touchdown consists largely of freshmen would allow the Whirlwinds In a matchup of two teams playing in their first interhall (1-1) to emerge victorious. looking for their first wins, game. Whirlwinds senior quarter- Walsh used its experience “We haven’t been playing back Victoria Moreno rushed to earn a 20-6 victory over together very long,” junior the ball in for a score after KIRBY MCKENNA| The Observer Breen-Phillips on Sunday. captain Molly Toner said. orchestrating an impressive Ryan Hall senior quarterback Maya Pillai rushes the ball during the Early on, it appeared that “We just need to work on opening drive of mixed pass- Wildcats’ 7-6 victory over Welsh Family on Sunday. the youth of Breen-Phillips communication on defense es and runs, (0-1) would not be a factor, and memorizing plays.” After Moreno’s touchdown, connected again to give the The Whirlwinds saw sev- as its secondary shut down Toner said the Babes will the game took on a defensive Wildcats the lead. eral promising drives ended Walsh (1-1) on its initial look to take away positives tone, with both defenses pre- “They have some great safe- by big plays from the Ryan drive. Walsh quickly recov- from the game, such as the venting any big plays. ties … but we were able to use defense.. ered on its next drive, as the defense’s second half shutout With less than two minutes the line a little more,” Swan Despite the loss, Welsh Wild Women took advantage of the Wild Women. in the game, Ryan (2-0) drove said about the scoring drive. Family’s defense was encour- of several long rushes and Moving forward, the furiously down the field, “It was great just to come out aged by its strong defensive costly penalties by the Babes Babes will look for contin- utilizing a previously dor- with a win.” effort. to move down the field and ued improvement as their mant passing attack. Senior The Whirlwinds, on the “They played a slow game score on a scramble by senior players develop more famil- quarterback Maya Pillai other hand, felt the regret but we kept our eyes open quarterback Kat Leach. iarity with each other, while then connected with junior of wasted opportunities on and adjusted,” senior line- From that point on, the Walsh will try to keep up its receiver Maddie Swan for a offense. backer Lynn Tasker said. Wild Women never looked momentum. short passing touchdown to “It wasn’t that we weren’t back, as their defense inter- “We’re just taking it one tie the game. On the ensuing driving,” Moreno said. “We Contact Greg Hadley at cepted four passes. Senior game at a time,” Navarre extra point, Pillai and Swan just couldn’t finish.” [email protected]

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Lyons Sunday, while Howard will Continued from page 20 look to rebound when it faces Badin on Tuesday. win when it plays Sunday. Contact Casey Karnes at Contact Stephanie Zuba at [email protected] [email protected] Pangborn 13, McGlinn 0 Cavanaugh 13, Howard 0 By DONG-HYUN KIM By CASEY KARNES Sports Writer Sports writer In a battle of undefeated In a battle of vaunted de- teams and preseason fa- fenses, Cavanaugh pulled out vorites, Pangborn bested a hard-fought 13-0 victory McGlinn in a 13-0 shutout over Howard on Sunday. Sunday afternoon. Cavanaugh (3-0) had not McGlinn (2-1) got off to allowed a touchdown going a shaky start when senior into the game, but Howard quarterback Emily Golden (1-1) challenged its shutout threw an early interception. streak with several strong Pangborn’s offense capital- offensive drives. Despite ized on the interception, KIRBY MCKENNA | The Observer Howard’s offense, Chaos se- as sophomore quarterback Ryan Hall junior Leah Patrice races past several Welsh Family Hall defenders during the Wildcats’ nior cornerback Michelle Caitlin Gargan dished pass- 7-6 victory. The Wildcats held the Whirlwinds to just one touchdown. Young and senior defensive es to senior receiver Kristin Ruekert and junior receiver play, Muhall threw a 20-yard penetrated the Pyros’ defen- Lewis faced an emergency “We need more Molly Shawhan. Gargan fin- touchdown pass to sopho- sive line with her rushing. late in the game when Blood practice ... We ished the drive by scoring a Blood attempted five of went down. Junior running 15-yard rushing touchdown her seven rushes in the first back Colleen Haller took over have a very for the Phoxes (2-0). “We spent these half, scoring the game-tying as quarterback for the rest of young team, and The Shamrocks could not past weeks touchdown on one of them. the game. I’m hopeful for answer in the first half, as learning about the “I knew they were blitzing Despite the draw, Lewis se- the future, but the Phoxes pressured Golden and coming around the sides, nior coach Gabe Delatte saw with constant blitzes. fundamentals ... so I rushed through the mid- several positives in the game. now we need Soon after the half, Gargan Now we need to dle line,” Blood said. “We spent this past week to work on our ran for another touchdown, actually execute With the game tied, the learning about the funda- communication.” giving the Phoxes a 13-0 lead. the things we defense took over for both mentals,” Delatte said. “Now The Shamrock offense strug- teams. Late in the game, the we need to actually execute Amelia Vojt gled through the rest of the learned. ” Pyro defense, led by junior the things we learned.” junior center game. Golden threw two in- Gabe Delatte Caroline Kuse, pressured Pyros senior coach Purt Howard terceptions in the game and senior coach Blood and forced her to throw Justilien also saw the draw saw her receivers miss sever- Lewis an interception to senior as an improvement from the lineman Tegan Chapman re- al catches in the second half. safety Anna Perino, who ran team’s last game. pulsed the Ducks’ red zone Despite the struggles, more receiver Alex Good. 40 yards for the touchdown, “We made improvements attack, as they made several Golden did not place any Lewis (0-1-1) responded but the play was called back from last game, and now it goal-line stands. blame on her receivers, in- quickly, as senior quar- for a roughing the passer “We’ve been practicing stead putting the blame on terback Connaught Blood penalty. see LEWIS PAGE 13 really hard, playing really her shoulders. physical, and focusing really “I think it was many things Paid Advertisement hard,” Young said. “We’ve I could have done,” Golden been getting the job done.” said. “It wasn’t one thing.” Howard’s defense displayed With the win against similar aggression , stifling McGlinn, Pangborn has not Cavanaugh’s aerial attack. Sophomore linebacker Claire “We knew McGlinn Kozlowski played a major role was a solid team, in stopping the Chaos’ rush- ing attack. but we just came Late in the first half, out better.” Cavanaugh senior quarter- Magan Ngoto back Rosemary Kelly broke senior coach through Howard’s defense, Pangborn finding sophomore receiver Marielle Blumenthaler for a long touchdown pass. allowed a single point this Despite the strong play season, as the Phoxes beat of junior quarterback Clare Farley 20-0 in their first Robinson, the Ducks were game. never able to recover from “We knew McGlinn was a the initial deficit. solid team, but we just came “We need more prac- out better,” Pangborn senior tice,” Howard junior center coach Magan Ngoto said. Amelia Vojt said. “We have McGlinn had to quickly re- a very young team, and I’m group for a Monday matchup hopeful for the future, but with Ryan, while Pangborn now we need to work on our will try to remain undefeated communication.” when it faces Ryan on Sunday. Cavanaugh’s second touch- down came on a Kelly run in Pasquerilla East 7, the final minute of the con- Lewis 7 test, which iced the game for In a battle of winless teams, the Chaos. Blumenthaler said Pasquerilla East and Lewis she was proud of her team’s fought hard until the end but performance. neither team could pull away, “Our quarterback as the contest ended in a 7-7 Rosemary [Kelly] played awe- tie. some, and our defense is just Pasquerilla East (0-1-1) was the best,” Blumenthaler said. aggressive on its first play, Cavanaugh will look to re- when sophomore quarter- main undefeated when it back Macy Mulhall ran for a plays Pasquerilla West on first down. 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SMC Soccer Keenan Duncan (0-2) fought through a Continued from page 16 second quarter drive to secure a field goal, and just before the half O’Neill looks to rebound the Highlanders thought they Belles against Stanford on Sunday. had taken the lead with a touch- down pass to junior receiver Contact Alex Wilcox at Robbie Hammer. The play was [email protected] called back due to an illegal for- take on mation penalty. Morrissey 7, Duncan 3 Morrissey’s defense then By LESLEY STEVENSON stopped a field goal attempt, Britons Sports Writer which kept the score at 7-3. “It was a bit of a rough game,” MACKENZIE SAIN | The Observer With help from a couple deci- Duncan junior captain Gerrit By KATIE HEIT Alumni Hall junior Kevin Rolfs tries to run past Siegfried sive penalties, Morrissey won its Hobson said. “The blocked field Sports Writer first game of the season, leav- goal was pretty disappointing.” attackers during Siegfried’s 15-8 victory on Sunday. ing a struggling Duncan squad Turnovers plagued both teams control on an interception by sophomores Matt Garcia and Fresh off its first loss of the empty-handed. but never resulted in points. In junior defensive back Andrew Pete McGinley. season, Saint Mary’s will take The Manor (1-0) started the the middle of the second half, Gastelum. “I thought they both did a great the field at home Tuesday scoring with a third-down catch Highlanders sophomore Eric “We knew our defense com- job today,” Hobson said. “I was against Albion and hope for a by freshman receiver Cooper Krakowiak intercepted a pass ing into the game was going to be really proud of them.” bounce-back effort. Cohen, who ran an extra 50 yards at the Morrissey 30-yard line. our strong point and that showed Duncan will look for its first Belles coach Michael for the touchdown. The ensuing drive, however, when we had those two big inter- win when it takes on Siegfried Joyce said he is not wor- “It was very exciting,” Cohen ended with an interception by ceptions,” Morrissey senior cap- after a bye this weekend, and ried about the Belles’ (4- said. “It was fun to be out here to- Morrissey junior defensive back tain Taylor Stein said. Morrissey will square off with 1-1, 2-1 MIAA) motivation day. … It was a little messy but we James Peterson. The Manor im- The Highlanders played with- the Ramblers on Sunday. for the upcoming matchup came out with a win.” mediately lost the ball on a fum- out their usual starting quar- after the Belles dropped a From there, the battle came ble recovered by Duncan senior terback, junior Josh Whelan, Contact Lesley Stevenson at 2-1 decision at Alma over down to penalties and turnovers. Neil Eveld, but they regained and instead rotated between [email protected] the weekend.“Everyone was disappointed,” Joyce said. Paid Advertisement “Everyone is hungry for the next league challenge.” Joyce said he does not think it is always the role of the coach to motivate his play- ers. He said the desire to win should be present for a team to play successfully. “As a coach, if you feel like the motivation or focus isn’t there, you’ll have to bring it up,” Joyce said. “But the play- ers are in a good spot, excited for the next challenge and anxious to show what we can do.” Joyce said that conference competition in the MIAA is tough this year. With only four spots in the playoffs at the end of the season, every opportunity counts. “We did talk about how important every game is,” Joyce said, “There are prob- ably six teams good enough to earn one for the four play- off berths, so every game is crucial. Every point you can earn is very important.” While Albion (0-6-1, 0-2-1) might not be the strongest opponent on Saint Mary’s schedule, it does not mean the Belles won’t take the game seriously. “I think we took Albion a little lightly last year and had some close games,” Joyce said. “You can’t take anything for granted. They haven’t had a successful sea- son so far, haven’t won, but if the game stays close they’ll be working hard to erase that zero in the win column.” Joyce said the key to a victory over Albion is the strength of his offense. “I’m looking to the attack- ing players to play strong and finish their chances,” Joyce said. “If we have that quality in front of the goal, we should be fine.” The Belles will take on Albion at 4 p.m. Tuesday at home.

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Men’s interhall football Green Wave grabs defensive victory from St. Ed’s Vermin dominate Zahmbies 10-0; Knights snatch a decisive win 21-0 from the Angry Mob

By ALEX STEMBAUGH ddthe first Vermin touchdown. defense. He had four intercep- Sports Writer “[The offense] has some things tions, including the game-chang- to work on but we played a lot bet- er at the end of the third quarter The anticipated defensive ter than last week,” junior quar- that led to Dillon’s first touch- showdown between Fisher and terback Tommy Spoonmore said. down. Junior captain Kevin Fink St. Edward’s certainly lived up to “We want to make sure we keep said field position on the play was the hype, as the Green Wave (1-0) working and keep our passing key. emerged with a 6-2 victory in a game open.” “In the second half we got bet- scrappy, low-scoring game. At the end of the first half, Zahm ter field position,” Fink said. O“ ur Fisher set the tone early with (0-2) drove the ball down the field defense gave our offense some a strong opening drive, led by with only 1:12 remaining. With breathing room.” 38 rushing yards from junior the ball on the 15-yard line, senior Dillon took advantage of big quarterback Joe Paggi, who . quarterback Alex Bowman threw blocks to run in two fourth-quar- Paggicapped the first possession three incomplete passes and the ter touchdowns, both following with a two-yard touchdown run Zahmbies were unable to put any interceptions. Ferry said staying to take the lead. points on the board. focused on its approach allowed “We did really well on that first Last season, Zahm scored just the offense to score late. drive,” Green Wave senior cap- one touchdown, something the “We made a commitment to tain Matt Hart said. “We just need Zahmbies are looking to change running the ball, and the two or that intensity and consistency this season. 3-yard runs turned into big plays JULIE HERDER | The Observer on offense throughout the whole “Our goal for the season is to behind big [senior offensive line- Carroll Hall sophomore Greg Florio races downfield during the game.” score a touchdown,” freshman man] Rob Burkett and his beard,” Vermin’s 10-0 win over Zahm on Sunday. The Fisher defense pres- defensive back Ryan Tang said. Ferry said. Alumni junior captain Tom an ankle injury. With Larson out, sured the St. Edward’s offense Although the offense was un- Dillon will look to continue its O’Sullivan had mixed emotions O’Neill hoped to control the game and forced punts on each of the momentum against Keough on about the game. The Dawgs (1-1) with its rushing attack, but the Gentlemen’s first two posses- Sunday, while Stanford will try briefly led the Ramblers 8-7 after a Angry Mob was held to just nine sions. St. Edward’s (0-2) was able “Our goal for the to rebound against O’Neill on safety, a touchdown pass to fresh- yards rushing on 15 carries. to pick up two first downs with season is score a Sunday. man receiver Tyler Thompson “We have to improve our run- a series of completions by junior and a failed two-point conversion. ning game, that is our main pri- quarterback Paul Rodriguez to touchdown.” Contact Samantha Zuba at “We’re pretty bummed,” ority,” Reed said. “We need better sophomore tight end John Wetzel Ryan Tang [email protected] O’Sullivan said. “We played well, attendance at practice. People before it was the Green Wave halt- freshman defensive back well enough to win, but it was just didn’t know their blocks.” ed the drive. Zahm Siegfried 15, Alumni 8 one or two mistakes that could Keenan was able to stonewall The Fisher offense, however, By LESLEY STEVENSON have been alleviated if we had O’Neill’s rushing attack even had difficulty getting the ball to Sports Writer practiced.” the quarterback. After four bad able to score, the Zahmbies O’Sullivan said his team strug- snaps — one recovered by St. stopped the Vermin from scoring In a heated contest of rival de- gled to come together for a strong “We told the young Edward’s — for losses totaling any points in the second half. The fenses, Siegfried edged Alumni practice in the week leading up to guys all week it’s over 30 yards, a fifth snap sailed defense was led by sophomore 15-8 in a game that evens both the game and that in the future your chance to over Paggi’s head. He recovered it defensive back Sam Zappa and teams’ records. more emphasis will be placed on step up ... They in the end zone and was tackled Tang. Zappa made many key tack- The Ramblers (1-1) found suc- expanding the offense. by St. Edward’s junior defensive les and forced a fumble late in the cess with freshman receivers With both teams looking to se- really did that and end Jon Chepkevich for the safety. game. Grady Schmidt and Spencer Judd, cure a winning record, Alumni played one heck of “We had a lot of good pen- The Zahmbies look to get their who combined for Siegfried’s two faces Knott and Siegfried squares a game. ” etration on defense, forcing a few first win of the season against touchdowns and one two-point off against Morrissey on Sunday. Andrew McDonough turnovers,” Chepkevich said. “On Fisher on Sunday, while Carroll conversion. senior quarterback offense we couldn’t really get it tries to stay undefeated against “Our offense was really work- Contact Lesley Stevenson at Keenan worked out yet, but our defense Sorin the same day. ing with the run and the pass,” [email protected] came up big when we needed it.” senior captain and running back Fisher’s defense recovered a Contact Sarah Connors at David Whitmore said. “Our run- Keenan 21, O’Neill 0 without starting senior linebacker fumble and had three intercep- [email protected] ning was setting up our passing, By ALEX WILCOX Adam Holzmeister, who was side- tions, enforcing what the Fisher and that’s how we scored our first Sports Writer lined with a sprained ankle. defense likes to call a “no-fly Dillon 14, Stanford 0 touchdown.” “We told the young guys all zone.” By SAMANTHA ZUBA Siegfried took control early Keenan’s motto all season week it’s your chance to step up,” “Our defense played exception- Sports Writer with a touchdown from Schmidt has been to finish the job.A fter McDonough said. “They really ally,” senior captain Matt Hart on the game’s first drive, but most Sunday’s 21-0 shutout win over did that and played one heck of a said. “We operated today with a Despite facing strong play at the O’Neill, the Knights (2-0) are one game.” no-fly zone, and a no-run zone as line of scrimmage from Stanford, step closer to that objective. McDonough shined once again well.” Dillon ran the ball to a 14-0 victory “We played well, “We played really well,” senior for the Knights, going 10-for-15 Fisher looks for a win against Sunday. well enough to captain and quarterback Andrew for 163 yards and two long touch- Zahm on Sunday, while St. In the first half, Dillon (1-1) win, but it was McDonough said. “All phases of down passes, a 40-yard comple- Edward’s has the weekend off be- tried to pound the ball up the the game: offense, defense, spe- tion to freshman receiver John fore taking on Zahm on Oct. 7. middle, but the Stanford (0-2) de- just one or two cial teams.” Gregory to put the Knights up fense clogged the lanes and held mistakes that The defense was once again the 14-0 before the half, and a 30-yard Contact Alex Stembaugh at the Big Red to small gains. In the could have been story for the Knights, tallying four score to junior receiver Jeremy [email protected] fourth quarter, however, Dillon alleviated if we sacks, including two by senior Riche on fourth down to make it took control after several inter- defensive lineman Tyler Gregory, 21-0. Carroll 10, Zahm 0 ceptions. Stanford senior captain had practiced. ” and an interception by freshman McDonough got it going on the Tom O’Sullivan BY SARAH CONNORS Paul Babiak said turnovers made defensive back J.C. Sullivan on the ground as well, leading his team Sports Writer all the difference. junior captain 3-yard line to end O’Neill’s final in rushing with 72 yards and a “The turning point was turn- Alumni drive. touchdown on 12 carries. Carroll beat Zahm 10-0 in a bat- overs,” Babiak said. “We’d get For O’Neill (0-1), it certainly With two dominating wins to tle of quarterbacks Sunday. to the red zone and not be able of the Ramblers’ yardage came wasn’t the start to the season they start the season, Keenan’s goals junior In their first possession to capitalize. … It’s frustrating from Whitmore’s carries. Still, the had hoped for, junior captain Eric are sky high. of the ball, the Vermin (2-0) ran knowing we dominated on the captain knows exactly where his Reed said. “If we can do this all year, I the ball down the field but came line and didn’t get the win.” team needs to improve. “[It was] very disappointing,” see no reason why we shouldn’t up just shy of the touchdown. Babiak said Stanford has a lot of “I saw improvement in our ex- Reed said. “Keenan’s a very good be in [Notre Dame] Stadium,” Forced to kick a field goal, Carroll work to do in the coming weeks. ecution of the plays, but not in our team and we probably were a McDonough said. took a 3-0 lead. “We just have to start from the mental focus,” Whitmore said. little more unprepared than we Keenan has a bye before taking At the beginning of the sec- ground up, at square one,” Babiak “That was a big problem in our thought.” on Stanford in the Battle of the ond quarter, senior running back said. last game and it was a problem Not only was O’Neill shut out, Chapel in two weeks, while David Stitcher rushed into the Senior defensive back Ben Ferry again today.” but they also lost starting fresh- end zone from a few yards out for was the star of a solid Big Red On the other side of the ball, man quarterback Jack Larson to see KEENAN PAGE 15 Sports ndsmcobserver.com | tuesday, September 25, 2012 | The Observer 17

Cross Country Coach handles logistics of Invitational

By VICKY JACOBSEN country from other sports. system’s working, and that there Sports Writer “I think our sport is a little dif- aren’t mistakes on the course,” ferent from most in that we’re Connelly said. “There’s definite- He’s a meet official. He’s pro- actually involved in putting on ly pressure to make sure that the cessed all the race entries. He’s the event, whereas say a soccer event goes off right.” painted the trail the runners game, someone else is going to The pressure of running a will follow, and he’ll be keep- line the field and do all that, and tight meet is heightened by the ing an eye on the official timer. we’re actually doing all that,” caliber of teams flying in to race. If that wasn’t enough, he’ll also Connelly said. “The first time we “This is the 57th annual Notre be coaching the women’s cross lined the cross country course I Dame Invitational, so it’s been country team. was the one out there pushing going on a long time. It’s one The annual Notre Dame the paint sprayer.” of the oldest continuous meets Invitational might be a highlight Although Connelly and men’s in the country,” Connelly said. of the season and a great oppor- coach Joe Piane have overseen “People decide this is a good op- tunity to compete at home, but dozens of National Catholic portunity for them. You look for for Irish coach Tim Connelly meets where there’s going to be there’s no doubt that hitting “There’s definitely teams from other regions, and the road would mean less work this has become one of those for him, as he does a majority of pressure to make meets on a national scale, where the prep work ahead of big home sure that the event teams from other regions will TOM YOUNG | The Observer meets. give people at-large points, as- Irish junior DJ Thornton pulls ahead during the Notre Dame Invita- goes off right.” tional on Sept. 30, 2011. This year’s Invitational begins Friday. “An outside timing guy actu- suming that you run well and ally does the timing,” Connelly Tim Connelly been them.” don’t have to worry about is But the course that we’re run- said. “But in terms of setting up Irish coach Connelly said the process of the playing surface itself: the ning now we’ve probably run for packets — each team has their organizing entries began just as golf course on the west side of the last 10 to 12 years. It’s been numbers in it and the electronic Championships and Notre last track season ended. campus. fairly consistent.” timing chips — that’s stuff that Dame Invitationals between “All the meet entry stuff, we “Over the years we’ve been That leaves one fewer item we do, and it’s just very, very them, Connelly said he’s al- sent that out during the sum- forced to change the course, on Connelly’s to-do list.The time consuming. And then set- ways concerned about making mer, in June right after the NCAA because at one time that golf Irish coaches will play host at ting up the course, and put- it through the meet without any Outdoor meet,” Connelly said. course was 18 holes, so where the Notre Dame Invitational on ting all those flags and stuff out problems. “We sent out entry information the new bookstore is and those Friday. The starting gun goes off there, that’s stuff that we do.” “You want to make sure to all the teams that expressed [new dorms are],” Connelly said. at 2 p.m. Connelly said that do-it-your- that things are done right, interest, and then we have those “So when they started doing all self nature of hosting meets is and so you’re always worried teams confirm with us.” that building we had to make all Contact Vicky Jacobsen at part of what separates cross about making sure the timing One thing Connelly and Piane kinds of changes to the course. [email protected]

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Phelps said the men’s bas- You get [the conference tour- Phelps ketball program should aim nament] in Madison Square Continued from page 20 for a top-five finish in the ACC Garden, it will be better than annually. the [Elite Eight] or the Final Stanford. So what’s changed “We’re going to recruit a Four because of those teams. for football? Nothing. It gives different type of player, like “I think we’ll be in [the ACC] us credibility being a member, the Dukes and the Carolinas, next year. Whatever we have and even though it’s not foot- like NC State … I told [Irish to do, we have to be in next ball, and gives us more clout year. The ACC wants us next with the new BCS formula.” “It’s going to be year with Pitt and Syracuse.” Basketball’s benefits the greatest thing Big East stability With an ACC schedule that we’ve ever done.” Phelps said he thinks will send the Irish along the Digger Phelps Connecticut is the most ob- entire East Coast, Phelps said ESPN college basketball analyst vious victim of Notre Dame’s he expects the recruiting divi- decision to join the ACC. dends to be enormous. “[The ACC is] not going to go “Look back at my recruiting coach Mike] Brey yesterday, [with divisions of] eight and in the ‘70s: Washington D.C., ‘When I look and see what’s seven for football. They’d have Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, out there, I want to see teams to bring in two more schools Jersey, Long Island, New with juniors and seniors and York,” he said. “Now all of the teams with great guards,’” sudden you’re Notre Dame said Phelps, who added that “I give [Director the ACC’s style is finesse com- of Athletics] Jack “It’s going to be the pared to the physical play of Swarbrick all the Big East. “We’ve got both. best conference With that experience of ju- the credit. He in the country by niors and seniors and an ex- delivered. It’s a big default.” perienced backcourt, bring it move for us in all on. I think this year is going to AP Digger Phelps ways. Let’s get in it be a statement year for us.” Former Irish basketball coach and current ESPN analyst Digger Phelps ESPN college basketball analyst Following the defections next year, and let delivers the first pitch at a Chicago Cubs game earlier this season. of Pittsburgh, Syracuse and the games begin.” past couple years, Phelps said no ACC school plays there.” and you’ve got Boston College, West Virginia from the Big Digger Phelps he expects the conference Overall, Phelps said he Pitt, Syracuse, Maryland, East and the moves of Miami, ESPN college basketball analyst to survive and should rival thinks the Irish hit the jack- Virginia going in those same Boston College and Virginia the quality of the improved pot with the ACC agreement. areas, whoops. We’re not go- Tech from the conference to that are football schools, and Atlantic 10, who recently add- “It’s going to be the great- ing to get those kids. But now the ACC in 2004, Phelps said that’s not going to happen,” ed Butler and VCU. est thing we’ve done,” Phelps that we’re in that hunt for the move guarantees Notre he said. “Now you’ve got 15 “Don’t forget the original said. “I give [Director of those kids back east, it saves Dame’s place among men’s [conference members], you’re Big East was eight schools,” Athletics] Jack Swarbrick all us. basketball’s elite for years to not going to have 17 teams. Phelps said. “We’ll still the credit. He delivered. It’s “If we didn’t go with Pitt come. From that standpoint, I think play Villanova, St. John’s, a big move for us in all ways. and Syracuse and now you “It’s going to be the best Connecticut is done as far as Marquette and DePaul, Let’s get in it next year, and let have this two or three time conference in the country by their shot of getting into the even if it’s once a year. Why? the games begin.” zone Big East, who wants to go default,” he said. “No offense ACC for football.” Traditional schools, tradi- play there when you can play to the Big Ten or SEC or Big Despite the attrition the Big tional rivals, and we want to Contact Andrew Owens at in the ACC or the Atlantic 10?” 12, but are you kidding me? East has suffered during the be in [Philadelphia] because [email protected]

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Observer Exclusive Women’s interhall football Phelps applauds ACC move Opening drive Former Irish coach says University will benefit with the move secures Lyons win By ANDREW OWENS East and get into the Atlantic to keep our power base going Assistant Managing Editor Coast Conference when [con- with all these cities to play By SAMANTHA ZUBA Kareh dominated the line of ference realignment] was in.” Sport Writer scrimmage. Several years before he starting to happen.” With college football mov- Fifth-year quarterback landed his dream job as the Phelps said the migration to ing to a four-team playoff sys- Lyons’ opening-drive Carli Fernandez returned to Irish men’s basketball coach, the ACC made perfect sense tem in 2014, Phelps said Notre touchdown proved to be just the field for Badin (0-2) af- Richard “Digger” Phelps for the University, and not Dame’s primary objective was enough to defeat Badin, as ter missing the team’s first called then-football coach only for its athletic programs. to remain a powerful voice in the Lyonites earned a 6-0 game. Badin senior captain Ara Parseghian and told him “Nothing against the Big the sport moving forward and win Sunday. Tommasina Domel said he intended to use basketball Ten or the Big 12, but the retaining its ability to play for The Lyonites (1-1) started Fernandez helped the team to promote the University’s national championships. from their 48-yard line after settle down on offense, al- brand the way Parseghian did “I didn’t like the way we, a Badin punt and pushed the though the Bullfrogs were with football. as an independent, could ball down the field quick- unable to score. A few years later, Notre survive and get in the BCS ly. The drive ended when “It helped having our Dame hired Phelps to coach National Championship freshman receiver Mary- regular quarterback back,” beginning with the 1971-1972 ESPN Game,” he said. “I thought all Sue Kaetzer pulled down Domel said. “She’s been our season. He won nearly 400 the BCS conferences were go- a long touchdown pass in quarterback the last four games and graduated ev- Phelps Digger ing to forget Notre Dame. So the right corner of the end years, and I could move back college basketball analyst ery four-year athlete during from that standpoint, how do zone to put the Lyonites on to receiver, where I belong.” a span of 20 seasons while we get credibility and respect the board. Senior captain The Bullfrogs showed po- taking his teams across the power structure for us as a back?” Christina Bramanti said tential on offense, as junior country to challenge the na- university with alumni clubs Phelps said the ACC pro- scoring first was important receiver Jane Herrmann tion’s best. Now, over 20 years is Chicago and Milwaukee to vides an optimal landing spot for the Lyonites after they made several receptions for after his retirement and with New Orleans and east all the for Irish athletics and should were shutout last week. long gains. the ink drying on the newly way to Maine to Florida. That’s not alter Notre Dame’s foot- “I think that gave us the In the end, though, the signed deal with the Atlantic who we are,” he said. “We’ve ball scheduling tendencies confidence to keep going,” Lyons defense dominated, Coast Conference (ACC), still got Southern California too drastically. Bramanti said. “I thought as it prevented Badin from Phelps sees the move as the and the Bay Area, Dallas and “So now we play five ACC we were finally the team I scoring on a final drive in newest method to maximize the rest of Texas, but the ma- schools in football,” he said. thought we could be.” the last minute of the game. the University’s brand. jority of our clubs and power “That means you still have Lyons displayed stout de- Both teams will face Breen- “Two years ago, I started bases, especially for develop- [the possibility] of scheduling fense as well. Bramanti re- Phillips next. Lyons will try pushing us for the ACC,” said ment and fundraising is east Michigan, Purdue, Michigan turned an interception more to keep rolling against the Phelps, who now works as a of the Mississippi [River]. State, Southern Cal, Navy and than 70 yards, and the duo of Babes on Tuesday, while college basketball analyst for “That to me gives us that two other schools, like freshman defensive lineman Badin will look for its first ESPN. “I just felt that it was instant credibility, not just Alexa Lodenquai and senior time for us to get out of the Big for recruiting athletics, but see PHELPS PAGE 18 defensive lineman Aurora see LYONS PAGE 14

Men’s soccer Tandem goalkeepers defend Irish net

By ISAAC LORTON the keeper position. However, Sports Writer Irish coach Bobby Clark gave Wall a chance to prove him- It would seem to be a prob- self in the offseason and then lem for a team to not have in the preseason games on one elite goalkeeper who has a rotating basis with Walsh. played in every game. For After a sterling preseason most teams, lacking one elite performance, Clark has given goalkeeper is a problem. In him three starting nods this the case of Notre Dame, it’s season and has consistently a good problem, as the Irish rotated the keepers. have two elite keepers. “We started doing this in The Irish can rest easy in the preseason, and it seemed any game, knowing either to work out,” Clark said. “Then fifth-year senior Will Walsh or we continued doing it into the junior Patrick Wall has con- season and they have both trol of the goal. done really well.” Last season, as a senior, This season the duo has put Walsh started every match up four clean sheets in eight and went 9-5-4 in the 18 matches — three belong to matches. He had five shutouts Walsh while one belongs to with a 0.83 goals-against-av- Wall. Prior to Louisville’s first erage (GAA) and a .795 save goal on Saturday, Walsh and percentage. Wall had a combined scoreless As a sophomore, Wall played streak of over 268 minutes. in the last five minutes of the Walsh and Wall have given up regular-season finale with only six goals and are 33rd in the Irish up 4-0 against Seton the country in goals-against- Hall. average of .74. On an individ- With another year of eli- ual basis, Walsh is 46th in the JULIE HERDER | The Observer gibility, Walsh seemed to be Irish junior goalkeeper Patrick Wall lines up to defend the goal during Notre Dame’s 3-1 victory over the clear shoo-in for starter at see KEEPERS PAGE 18 Akron on Sept. 9. Wall and fifth-year senior Will Walsh share the role of Irish goalkeeper.