the Observer The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s Volume 44 : Issue 56 thursday, november 19, 2009 ndsmcobserver.com Past activism remembered, current efforts examined Panel celebrates 40th Students reflect on anniversary of ‘Notre their work to effect Dame 10’ protest change on campus

By MADELINE BUCKLEY By MADELINE BUCKLEY News Editor News Editor

Editor’s note: This is the Editor’s note: This is the third installment in a four- fourth installment in a four- part series commemorating part series commemorating the 40th anniversary of the the 40th anniversary of the Notre Dame 10 and looking at Notre Dame 10 and looking at student activism on campus student activism on campus today. The first two parts today. The first three parts introduced the Notre Dame 10 introduced the Notre Dame 10 and their protest efforts and and their protest efforts and examined University examined University President Emeritus Fr. President Emeritus Fr. Theodore Hesburgh’s 15- Theodore Hesburgh’s 15- minute rule. minute rule.

John Eckenrode said he was Senior Kristi Haas has just an ordinary student when observed two different kinds he was suspended 40 years of activism on campus during ago for participating in the her past three years at Notre Dow-CIA protest. QUENTIN STENGER/The Observer Dame. From left, Fr. Emmanuel Charles McCarthy, Mark Mahoney and John Eckenrode participate in a panel see PANEL/page 6 discussion Wednesday at Geddes Hall commemorating the ‘Notre Dame 10’ on their 40th anniversary. see ACTIVISM/page 6 ROTC holds Dixon Challenge Lupus survivor returns to ND for book signing physicians recommended By LILY HOUGH meant she’d have to quit her News Writer job and put her plans to have a family on hold. But this self- Notre Dame graduate Sara proclaimed high achiever was- Gorman will return to campus n’t ready to give in. Thursday feeling healthy and “I just tried to keep working strong as she signs copies of and pushing through the pain,” her new book “Despite Lupus: Gorman said. “That was my How to Live Well with a strategy — to not adjust at all. I Chronic Illness,” in he Hammes thought, ‘if I can get over this Notre Dame Bookstore from 4 and just grin and bear it, to 6 p.m. everything will go back to nor- But Gorman hasn’t always mal.’” felt this good — she was diag- Normal never happened. nosed with lupus in 2001 and Gorman gave in to working struggled for years to adjust part-time from home, but her her post-college lifestyle to the health continued to deterio- demands of the crippling dis- rate. A new medication offered ease before she was ready to her hope to restore her health, publish a book about it. but made pregnancy impossi- At 26 years old, Gorman was ble, which presented Gorman DAN JACOBS/The Observer newly married and recently with a dilemma. Members of Notre Dame’s ROTC Army division participate in the Dixon Challenge’s obstacle course promoted to a facility director “I wanted to stay on sched- Wednesday. The Dixon Challenge tested the skills cadets have learned throughout this semester. at Henninger Media Services — ule. I wanted kids,” she said. The platoons completed in the cadets simulate positioning in the midst of her “invincible “Postponing my plans was a By MOLLY MADDEN four challenges, which consist- themselves behind a bunker period” — when lupus hit, she shock. I was no longer in con- News Writer ed of a written test, obstacle and throwing a “grenade” into said. trol.” course, grenade throwing and a 12-foot circle 20 yards away. “It was a shock to the system Gorman decided to put her Crawling under barbed wire, a simulation that tested the Rodriguez said the cadets have to be walking around like an plans for a family on hold and grenade training and respond- cadets’ knowledge of radio spent the semester taking a 80-year-old with a cane, to not became more aggressive with ing to the fallout of a bomb all procedures. The challenge, “Leadership Lab,” which is the be able to do the things I did a her treatments. But one adjust- while carrying a 35 pound while fun for many of the par- basis of their practical train- week ago,” Gorman said. ment was especially hard, backpack — just an average ticipants, is designed to test the ing. Lupus is a chronic autoim- Gorman said. Her new medica- test day for Notre Dame’s cadets’ training. Junior cadet Graham Hoar mune disease that attacks the tion Cellcept not only prevent- ROTC Army division. “The Dixon Challenge is an said he preferred the hands-on body’s organs and tissues, ed pregnancy but also caused Last night, about 100 cadets important practical test training to regular class causing severe joint pain and her to lose all her hair. took part in the annual Dixon because it is a culmination of because it gave him a chance an array of other painful symp- “At first, I couldn’t cut it,” Challenge, a two-hour compe- the entire semester,” senior to apply the techniques he had toms. While there is no cure, Gorman said. “It was all falling tition incorporating all the Marina Rodriguez said. “We do learned. patients often treat their symp- out and I looked awful, but I techniques the cadets have try and make it fun, though.” “It’s really nice to get away toms to avoid flare-ups of the thought, if I just hold on to learned over the semester into Rodriguez, who is a cadet from the classroom,” he said. disease that can sometimes what I used to be, it might go a contest fought among the captain, oversaw the grenade have fatal complications. But four platoons. throw, which involved having see ROTC/page 4 the treatments that Gorman’s see LUPUS/page 9

INSIDE TODAY’S PAPER Student Senate page 3 N TV masterpieces made into movies page 12 N Men’s basketball preview page 24 N Viewpoint page 10 page 2 The Observer N PAGE 2 Thursday, November 19, 2009

INSIDE COLUMN QUESTION OF THE DAY: WOULD YOU RATHER BE FORCED TO GO TO THE MIDNIGHT PREMIERE OF ‘NEW MOON’ OR HAVE NOTRE DAME LOSE ON SATURDAY? Don’t judge a movie by its unicorn As all of the dedicated readers of Ian Johnston Anna Wanzek Andrew Steier Meggan Muller Maureen Vigland our classified section should know, “The Last Unicorn” is a great movie. freshman freshman sophomore freshman sophomore A sports production editor quoted Keenan McGlinn Duncan Lyons Walsh me as saying so in Monday’s paper because he thought my state- “If it could “Well, I might “I don’t know “None of the “I can’t see ment was ridicu- guarantee a be able to do what ‘New above!” them lose lous. The rest of the win, I would both.” Moon’ is, but another one on office agreed. sacrifice myself whatever will Saturday, They laughed as I and go to ‘New bring us a win.” so ...” tried to explain the movie and Moon.’ We need laughed some the win.” more at my fee- Laura Myers ble insistence of Have an idea for Question of the Day? E-mail [email protected] how awesome it Assistant is. They protested Sports Editor when I pulled up the opening song IN BRIEF on YouTube. The told me not to give them any more ammunition to make A performance of Dance: fun of me about. Flamenco Vivo! will take place So obviously I had to write a col- tonight at 7 p.m. at the Decio umn. Mainstage Theater of the “The Last Unicorn” is an animated DeBartolo Performing Arts movie that was released in 1982. It Center. Tickets can be pur- comes from the same animation chased online at performin- team that made the recent critical- garts.nd.edu ly-acclaimed movie “Ponyo.” Its plot summary reads: The film “Still Walking” will “A brave unicorn and a magician be shown today at 6:30 p.m. at fight an evil king who is obsessed the Browning Cinema of the with attempting to capture the DeBartolo Performing Arts world’s unicorns.” Center. Tickets can be pur- Who wouldn’t be curious after chased online at performin- reading that? Plus, the magician is garts.nd.edu voiced by Alan Arkin, who 27 years later, is still awesome. The Notre Dame men’s soccer The movie is a classic tale of good team will play Wisconsin-Green versus evil. It introduces the moral Bay today at 7:30 p.m. at conflict of choosing what is right Alumni Field. For ticket infor- over what is easy or safe. It shows mation, call 631-7356. children what it means to be self- sacrificing, and what you can The Notre Dame men’s bas- accomplish if you believe. TOM LA/The Observer ketball team will play Long Its wacky characters include an Students browse fair trade handcrafts from Latin America, Africa and Asia sold by the non- Beach State today at 7:30 p.m. evil king, a charming prince, a scary profit organization Ten Thousand Villages in the Great Hall of O’Shaugnessy on Wednesday. at the Purcell Pavilion at the circus ringmaster and the idealistic Joyce Center. For ticket informa- magician. Kids will love it for the tion, call 631-7356. characters, the music and the fanta- sy while adults can delve deeper The Higgins Labor Studies into its meaning. Program is hosting a workshop “The Last Unicorn” is great. OFFBEAT titled “Rethinking Race, What’s important about this, Relationships and Resistance at though, is that I made that judg- Police: Mail carrier found front door. He said she was TV reports that the cow fell Work in the Early 19th Century ment after seeing the movie many drunk, eating noodles in uniform and had mail into Kathy Wydareny’s cov- United States” Friday at noon in times. It made an impact on me as a MARION, Iowa — Police and a mail-carrying bag ered pool on Monday night. the Coffeehouse of Geddes Hall. child and my sister even owns it on in Marion and postal with her. The Anderson resident says DVD. authorities are investigat- The woman, a 17-year the cow belonged to her The Notre Dame Energy So, I should not be made fun of by ing the case of a mail carri- employee of the U.S. Postal neighbor. Center is hosting a policy panel people who had never even heard of er who was allegedly found Service, was taken to the Wydareny was startled by discussion Friday at 3 p.m. in the movie just because it’s got a silly drunk inside a residence Linn County Jail. Marion a “giant whoosh” and took a 129 DeBartolo Hall as part of its title. That’s the same as someone while on the job. Police Postmaster Rick Leyendecker flashlight out to investigate. Distinguished Lecture Series. who has never read a Harry Potter said the postal worker, 46, said the woman is currently She called 911 after spotting book condemning me as a heathen was charged with public on unpaid leave. the cow. Alcoholics Anonymous is host- for still wanting my Hogwarts letter. intoxication Nov. 3 after It took five men from the ing an open meeting sponsored Want some justified reasons to she was found sitting on Udder shock: Woman finds county rescue team to free by the Alumni Association in make fun of me? I love Bob Evans. I the kitchen floor of 95- 650-pound cow in pool the cow using a sling. Room 222 of the Hesburgh love Christian rock music, Scrabble year-old woman’s house, SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Wydareny believes the Library Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and craft shows. Grasshoppers eating leftover noodles Call it udder shock. A South cow got loose and just kept scare the bejeezus out of me. I’m from her refrigerator. Carolina woman who heard walking, thinking the pool To submit information to be from Cleveland. I’m a woman. Police Lt. Steve Etzel said a giant splash in her back- cover was solid ground. included in this section of The Take your pick of any of those rea- Tuesday that the woman yard discovered a 650- Observer, e-mail detailed sons, which you have had experi- apparently entered the pound cow had fallen into Information compiled information about an event to ence with and understand. I don’t home through an unlocked her swimming pool. WSPA- from the Associated Press. [email protected] mind taking jeers about any of those items, because they make me who I am (middle aged, apparently). Just don’t judge a wonderful Today Tonight Friday Gameday sunday monday movie because of its unicorn. The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

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“Sometimes persons who do luncheon with one other mem- By SARAH MERVOSH wins Case Bowl a combination of religious ber of senior staff to discuss News Writer education, maybe function in a how things are going.” Catholic parish as a coordina- Rectors also continue to The University looks for tor. They might have done grow during their time at the strong pastoral skills, educa- spiritual direction counseling,” position, she said. tion and experience when hir- she said. “One of the things that we ing rectors, Assistant Vice Dunn said the University try to foster and value President of Student Affairs Sr. does not have a preference for throughout the University is Sue Dunn said at the Student religious involvement of rec- that we are all life long learn- Senate meeting Wednesday. tors. Currently, however, 67 ers,” Dunn said. “So [rectors Dunn attended the meeting percent of rectors are priests, attend] different programs, to clarify the role of rectors brothers or sisters, her hand- different workshops. after Senators discussed the out said. “There are opportunities relationship between rectors Dunn said the University after someone is hired to grow and students at their meeting hopes rectors will stay several in skills, and then hopefully last week. years once hired. have ongoing conversations “Living alongside students in “Hopefully a person who is with their supervisors,” she the residence hall and accom- hired is able to have the sta- said. “Ongoing conversation to panying them on their journey bility within a hall, so hopeful- see what are strengths, what of faith, the rector counsels ly a person understands that are things that could be and advises, we would like improved or changed.” provides critical them to stay at The Hall Life Survey, which support, and “Living alongside least through students are asked to fill out when necessary, students in the three plus each year, also provides feed- calls students to years, for con- back for rectors from students residence halls and SARAH O’CONNOR/The Observer accountability,” accompanying them tinuity for the in their dorms. Participants in the Entrepreneurship Society’s Case Bowl competition a handout that sake of the Dunn, who previously served present their product and business plan to the judges. Dunn gave on their journey of hall communi- as rectress of Lyons Hall, said Senators read. ty,” she said. the survey was important to as a club three years ago we faith, the rector By CARLY LANDON Dunn said counsels and advises, Hired rec- her. were just a club of 25 students each year, the tors undergo “Personally, I took the hall News Writer who would get together and U n i v e r s i t y provides critical training prior evaluations really seriously,” talk about cool companies,” receives more suppose, and when to the begin- she said. “I know that how I The final round of the Notre Entrepreneurial Society applications for necessary, calls ning of the was between year one and Dame Entrepreneurship President senior Michael Streit rector positions school year, year two, and I think there Society’s Case Study Bowl took said. “So then we thought this than are avail- students to Dunn said. were some things that I place Wednesday evening in is fun we have a small group able. accountability.” “When a changed.” Jordan Hall, with the student here why don’t we take it to a “We want person is The job of a rector or rec- team Yellow Tail prevailing bigger scale and make it into a competition.” somebody who Sr. Sue Dunn hired to tress is considered a full time over the other two finalists to has a minimal of become a rec- position, Dunn said. show its company — a wine Sponsored by the a masters edu- assistant vice president tor,” she said. “There is a possibility that brand — offered the best prod- Entrepreneurial Society of cation and three of Student Affairs “They are on they can do something else on uct and business plan. Notre Dame and Dorm Books, to five years of campus for a part-time basis,” she said. The Case Study Bowl is the the Yellow Tail team won experience in several days “For example, some of the Entrepreneurship Society’s $1,000 with several audience pastoral ministry education,” and they get an overview of all rectors teach one course or signature event, based on the members also winning prizes Dunn said. “Something with a things related to student life. two.” Harvard Business School’s own such as an iPod nano and skill set that would enhance “In addition to that, then Working another job on the case study program. The first Chipotle gift cards. their ability to do their [job].” they go through the all hall side is not recommended for round happened two weeks Yellow Tail teammates, Rectors typically worked as training. After that all hall first-year rectors, Dunn said. ago with six teams competing freshmen from Alumni Hall, high school teachers or pas- training, they’re having week- and the final round was David Acton and Tate Kernell, toral ministers prior to becom- ly meetings,” Dunn said. Contact Sarah Mervosh at tonight with the top three discussed their victory. ing a rector, Dunn said. “They also have a weekly [email protected] teams competing for the top “After working on it almost prize, Director of Case Studies 20 hours, we wanted the junior Kyle Fitzpatrick said. $1,000 and we had fun with The other two companies it,” Acton said. “So we figured represented by tonight’s top we would reward all our teams were the clothing friends if we won so we are designer Rogue Status and the going to splurge and probably lingerie retailer Victoria’s not use the money as wisely as Secret. Final rankings were we could, but maybe next equally based on both the year.” judges’ scores and audience’s “Between hassling profes- text-messaged reactions. sors, judges, and teams to get “We heard Yellow Tail was a them to come, getting SAO’s good story and we started support, I couldn’t have done investigating it. The more we it without my team, Rina researched it the more we Ventrella, Chris Michalski, liked it,” freshman team mem- Tom Haylon, Andrew Rehagen, ber Will Streit said. Christine Roetezel and John Each team, comprised of Rocha,” Fitzpatrick said. three to four members, were Streit said he hopes the given 20 minutes to discuss its event will help generate even company’s history, its current further interest in the operations, and an examina- Entrepreneurial Society. tion of strengths, weaknesses, “One thing that’s cool about opportunities and threats — this is kids are here in sandals known in the business world and riding bicycles around,” as a “SWOT analysis.” Streit said, “We are having fun Following each individual and studying business because presentation, three University we like studying business not professors serving as judges because we like dressing up in assessed the performance of suits. We are really just the each group based on organiza- cool laid-back business club.” tion, presentation skills, stage presence and creativity. Contact Carly Landon at “Basically when we started [email protected]

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E-mail Madeline at [email protected] page 4 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Thursday, November 19, 2009 Foreign exchange students First-generation college share cultures during panel student receives award teacher, Linda Porto, a By ASHLEY CHARNLEY teacher at Trinity School at Saint Mary’s Editor By ALICIA SMITH minorities. said many people often con- Greenlawn in South Bend. News Writer “Another misunderstanding fuse Myanmar as a part of Porto teaches math, history about China is that minori- China, when in fact it is an For Mariel Rose, a sopho- and Latin. ties, they live a hard life in independent country. more at Saint Mary’s, going to “She was an excellent Saint Mary’s foreign China. I think institutionally Min Hee Lee, an exchange college may not run in the teacher. She got to know me exchange students spread China has a lot of privileges, student from South Korea, family, but “not getting a col- on a personal level, not strict- their knowledge of world cul- a lot of favors they give to the discussed some common lege education had never ly a student-teacher one,” ture, sharing details such as minorities,” she said. “The questions she frequently crossed my mind,” she said. Rose said. “She was always debunking stereotypes about well-known ‘one child’ policy hears. Lee said South Rose was awarded a $2,000 interested in how I was doing, foreigners, during a panel — it only applies to the Hun Koreans are not as fright- grant from the Lilly both in and out of class.” discussion held in honor of which is the ened as the Endowment at its “Realizing Rose said she appreciated International Education majority and media portrays the Dream” banquet, which Porto’s commitment and care Week at the College. not any other “The Internet has them to be, recognizes those who are for her students and her job. The discussion, called “A minorities.” although the first-generation college stu- “It was clear to me that she Bridge of Misunderstanding,” F o l l o w i n g really changed China t e n s i o n dents. The awards go to stu- loved her job and her stu- allowed international stu- her presenta- a lot. In my opinion, between the dents from 32 independent dents. She made learning fun dents to teach their fellow tion, Chen North Korea is more two nations is colleges throughout Indiana. for me, and she didn’t always classmates, as well as faculty showed a real. Rose said she didn’t apply give the answer,” she said. and staff, about their native short film like a hardcore J u n i o r for the grant, but was “She made me work to learn countries. Each student gave depicting daily communism country.” C r i s t i n a approached by April Lane, on my own which has pre- a short presentation about life in China. Posadas spoke assistant director of First Year pared me well for college.” their country, dismissing A n o t h e r about Mexico, Studies at the College, who Rose said she has never con- some common misconcep- Asian country Chen Chen her native told her she met the qualifica- sidered any option other than tions of the American mind- discussed was sophomore c o u n t r y . tions. going on to college to continue set. Myanmar, the Posadas said “It was really just out of the her education. Saint Mary’s sophomore country for- although some blue. [Lane] asked if I would “Growing up, my parents Chen Chen spoke about merly known Mexicans do like to be considered for it, so always stressed to me the China, offering insight into as Burma. Sophomore Shwe have moustaches and som- I said yes, I was interested,” importance of education, what it’s truly like to live Yee Phyoe spoke generally breros, it is not the norm. Rose said. especially higher education there. about Myanmar, outlining “Mexico is a very moun- Rose said she hadn’t expect- because both of them regret “The Internet has really basic information about the tainous country, and many ed to be chosen, and she “did- not going to college,” Rose changed China a lot. In my culture. She contrasted her people who immigrate to the n’t really think much about said. opinion, North Korea is more culture’s respect for age with United States from Mexico it.” Rose said she has always like a hardcore communism what she has experienced in tend to be people who come In honor of those who won seen the commitment involved country,” she said. “I think the United States. from rural communities from the award, there was a ban- in seeking a higher education. most people in China they “We really pay respect to the countryside who have quet held on Nov. 7 in “I think a college education believe that communism is our parents and the elders,” lived in isolation from cities Indianapolis. Rose did not is crucial to succeed in today’s actually dead in China. she said. “When I come here, or from other towns,” she attend the banquet, though, world,” Rose said. “Because of They’re practicing the poli- it’s hard for me to call the said. because her brother was visit- that, I have always been ambi- cies like free market in professors names, like the The presentation ended with ing from the Naval Academy. tious and serious about my China. It’s interesting to see names directly who are older Amira El-Serafy, an Egyptian For another part of the school work.” how it actually goes.” than me because in our cul- student. She said Egypt has award, the student is able to Rose is currently majoring Chen was able to correct ture, if you call your names advanced cities and many pick a teacher from their edu- in biology at Saint Mary’s. She several misconceptions that directly that’s regarded as other features in common with cational career who was plans to attend medical school students often hold about her rudeness.” the United States. important to them, and in turn after graduation. country. Contrary to how She also discussed some of that teacher then receives a some view China, she said the common misunderstand- Contact Alicia Smith at $1,000 grant from Lilly. Contact Ashley Charnley at rights are not withheld from ings about her country. Phyoe [email protected] Rose chose her high school [email protected]

“We’ve done the Dixon Challenge every year for a while ROTC now,” he said. “But this year we continued from page 1 incorporated it with other events and made this ‘Warrior Week’ for the Army.” “Events like this give us a “Warrior Week” started chance to exercise our leader- Tuesday and lasts until Friday. ship positions within our pla- It consists of a series of physical toons.” contests spread over the week Hoar also said he liked the with the four platoons trying to Dixon Challenge because it pro- win as many as they can. On vided an opportunity for his pla- Tuesday the cadets had a physi- toon to bond. cal training test, Thursday “It really brings us all togeth- morning they completed a six- er,” Hoar said. “It’s much more mile run and Friday they will interactive and convene for it allows us to “Warrior Night,” work together.” where they S o p h o m o r e “It’s all about team share a meal M i c h a e l cohesion. We build up together and Ferguson, a sec- announce the ond-year cadet, the platoon by testing winner. O’Keefe said he liked the their abilities as a said the platoons events because unit.” covet the prize. they required “The leader of teamwork. the winning pla- “It brings us Patrick O’Keefe toon gets one of all together in senior those belts that our platoons the professional while pitting us wrestlers wear,” against one another,” he said. he said. “Ours is almost as cool. “We all have to work together. It’s a plastic one from Wal-Mart, On the obstacle course, we all but winning this week is really had to organize and pull a truck more about bragging rights.” as a unit.” O’Keefe said the purpose of Senior Patrick O’Keefe, S3 the week is to lay a foundation Operations and Planning leader for what the cadets will experi- of the challenge, said one of the ence in the U.S. Army. Contact Ashley Charnley at main goals of the night is to “All these events are prepara- [email protected] strengthen community among tion for the military,” he said. the members of the four pla- “It’s about learning to keep your toons. head and retaining the knowl- “It’s all about team cohesion,” edge you need to perform cer- O’Keefe said. “We build up the tain tasks so one day when platoon by testing their abilities you’re fighting to protect your as a unit.” sons and daughters, you know O’Keefe said the event usually what to do.” requires extensive planning, and this year saw even more Contact Molly Madden at preparation. [email protected] World & Nation Thursday, November 19, 2009 Compiled from The Observer’s wire services page 5

INTERNATIONAL NEWS UNITED KINGDOM European Union to pick president BRUSSELS — The European Union is about to pick its very first president, a post British government unveils agenda conjured up after years of tortuous political machination to give the bloc a unified voice on the world stage. Queen Elizabeth II announces plans for the upcoming session of Parliament But what is emerging from the halls of power on the eve of the historic decision is Associated Press confusion and cacophony. There are still no official candidates, and LONDON — Royal pageantry yet more than half a dozen politicians are met hard-nosed election- said to be in the running. Prospects range eering Wednesday, as from the world-famous Tony Blair to a little- Queen Elizabeth II donned known figure named Herman Van Rompuy, the diamond-encrusted the unassuming prime minister of Belgium. Imperial State Crown to Nevertheless, at a dinner Thursday the 27 announce the government’s EU leaders are to pick the president — as plans for the next parlia- well as a foreign minister for Europe — in a mentary session. ballot that looks more like something With just months to go between a lottery and a dogfight. until Britain must hold a national election, Prime China vaccinates 1.5 million per day Minister Gordon Brown is HAVANA — China’s health minister said trying to woo voters with Wednesday his country is vaccinating 1.5 populist promises of new million people a day against swine flu, part social programs and a of a mammoth effort to reach nearly 7 per- clampdown on financial cent of inhabitants of the world’s most popu- sector excess. lous country by year’s end. Brown must call an elec- Chen Zhu told The Associated Press that tion to be held by June, and more than 50 million Chinese have been polls suggest his Labour immunized so far. Party will lose that vote, “With initial efforts of containment, actual- returning the Conservatives ly we not only reduced the impact of the first to power after 13 years in wave to China, but we also won time for us opposition. to prepare the vaccine” now being given to The queen’s speech, China’s people, Chen said. delivered at the ceremonial state opening of Parliament, was one of the opening shots in an extended elec- NATIONAL NEWS tion campaign. It included promises of new laws to New Lutheran group to form toughen banking regula- NEW BRIGHTON, Minn. — The split over tion, restore public trust in gay clergy within the country’s largest government, cut public Lutheran denomination has prompted a con- debt and preserve social servative faction to begin forming a new services. As is customary, it AP Lutheran church body separate from the was short on details. Queen Elizabeth II delivers her speech, which officially opens the new Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. “My government’s over- session of Parliament, in the House of Lords in London, Wednesday. Leaders of Lutheran CORE said Wednesday riding priority is to ensure that a working group would immediately sustained growth to deliver the House of Commons in ed by mounted members of on measures calculated to begin drafting a constitution and taking a fair and prosperous econ- 1642 — he ended up the Household Cavalry. win public support. other steps to form the denomination, with omy for families and busi- deposed, tried and beheaded. Inside the Lords chamber, The speech included the hopes to have it off the ground by next nesses, as the British econ- Ever since, the monarch packed with lawmakers promise of a law giving reg- August. omy recovers from the has been barred from and ermine-robed peers, ulators the power to stop “There are many people within the ELCA global economic down- entering the Commons, so the queen sat on a gilded bankers from pocketing big who are very unhappy with what has hap- turn,” the queen said, in the event is held in throne wearing the state bonuses that could destabi- pened,” said the Rev. Paull Spring, chairman words written for her by Parliament’s upper cham- crown, which is studded lize the financial system. of Lutheran CORE and a retired ELCA bishop government officials. ber, the House of Lords. with more than 2,000 dia- The government said it from State College, Pa. The annual event is an Lawmakers are summoned monds and is normally kept would cut the deficit in half odd hybrid of politics and from the Commons by an under lock and key in the within four years while Shuttle docks at space station regal pomp, a policy speech official known as Black Rod Tower of London. investing in public services, CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle delivered with the help of — but only after they slam The 83-year-old monarch “strengthening the national Atlantis arrived at the International Space scarlet-robed Beefeaters, the door in his face to sym- appeared more robust than infrastructure and provid- Station on Wednesday for a weeklong stay, trumpeters, mounted cavalry bolize their independence. last year, when she was ing responsible investment” and the astronauts quickly unloaded a huge and white-plumed body- In another symbol of the suffering from a cold and and eliminating child platform full of spare parts needed to keep guards. traditional hostility between back pain. It was her 57th poverty by 2020. the outpost running for another decade. The queen has no say in Commons and crown, a law- Queen’s Speech — and one Other voter-friendly meas- So far, all indications are the shuttle made the content of the speech, maker is held at Buckingham of the shortest, since the ures included free personal it through Monday’s liftoff just fine, NASA and the ceremony is rich in Palace as a “hostage” during new session of Parliament care for needy elderly people, officials said. The astronauts surveyed their symbolism of the power the ceremony to ensure the will be brief. “guarantees for pupils and ship Tuesday for any signs of launch dam- struggle between monarchy monarch’s safe return. Facing a perfect storm of parents to raise educational age, and a quick look at the laser images and Parliament. Before the speech, the queen recession, public anger standards” and moves to shows everything in good shape. Experts will One of the queen’s prede- traveled from Buckingham over lawmakers’ expenses hold parents responsible for continue to analyze the data, as well as the cessors, King Charles I, Palace to Parliament in a and an unpopular war in their children’s anti-social approximately 300 digital photos that were tried to arrest members of horse-drawn carriage, escort- Afghanistan, Brown focused behavior. taken Wednesday. Atlantis will remain at the orbiting outpost until the day before Thanksgiving, enough time for the two crews — 12 astronauts total — to unload nearly 15 tons of spare parts. Energy-efficiency standards placed on TVs

LOCAL NEWS Associated Press lead manufacturers to make energy- sions to be more efficient will be saving TVs for the rest of the nation, phased in beginning in 2011. The Theme park to auction off surplus SACRAMENTO — California regula- just as California’s stringent fuel stan- standards will become even tougher SANTA CLAUS, Ind. — A southern Indiana tors adopted the nation’s first energy- dards for cars and trucks forced in 2013, with only a quarter of all TVs amusement park plans to auction off hun- efficiency standards for televisions automakers to produce more efficient currently on the market meeting the dreds of surplus items this weekend, includ- Wednesday in hopes of reducing elec- models for all of the U.S. efficiency requirements. ing bumper boats and antique circus trunks. tricity use at a time when millions of “Once again, California is leading “We have every confidence this indus- Saturday’s auction will be at Holiday World American households are switching to the way, and we hope others will fol- try will be able to meet the rule and & Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus, about 35 power-hungry, wide-view, flat-screen, low,” said Noah Horowitz, senior sci- then some,” Energy Commissioner Julia miles east of Evansville. high-definition sets. entist at the Natural Resources Levin said. “It will save consumers Hundreds of items will be auctioned, The 5-0 vote by the California Defense Council. money, it will help protect public including electric scooters, professional Energy Commission is just the latest The commission estimates that TVs health, and it will spark innovation.” kitchen equipment, costumes, Christmas dec- effort by the state to secure its place account for about 10 percent of a home’s Some manufacturers warned that orations, theatrical lighting, old license in the forefront of the environmental electricity use. The fear is that energy the regulations will cripple innova- plates and an antique oxen yoke. movement. use will rise as people buy bigger, more tion, limit consumer choice and hurt Holiday World President Will Koch says the California represents such a big elaborate TVs, put more of them in California stores, because people theme park’s clutter could easily be someone consumer market that environmental their homes, and watch them longer. could simply buy TVs out of state or else’s treasure. groups hope the new standards will The regulations requiring televi- online. page 6 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Thursday, November 19, 2009

dent handbook, all demonstra- Activism tions must be registered in writing with the associate vice continued from page 1 president for Residence Life. The handbook also states that “I know so many students protests must be “peaceful and involved in direct service orderly” and not impede the through the Center for Social freedom of the University com- Concerns, and that is a sort of munity. activism,” she said. “And then Emmanuel said one of the there is the kind of activism leading issues she sees on that critiques the structures campus is the fight for the involved in why people need to University to include sexual do direct service. orientation in its non-discrimi- “That kind of activism is less nation clause — an ongoing visible, but it’s here.” effort by PSA. Both types are crucial on a The group most recently college campus, said Haas, submitted a petition asking for who is involved in the Notre the addition of the clause to Dame Peace Fellowship University President Fr. John (NDPF). Jenkins last spring, but they NDPF, which works on peace were not successful. initiatives both globally and in “I think the students who are South Bend, co-sponsored dedicated to activism on cam- Wednesday’s pus put a lot of events com- time and effort memorating the “There’s a certain and heart into 40th anniver- process you have to what they are sary of a advocating for,” Vietnam War- go through to hold a junior Bridget related protest march or Flores, also a at Notre Dame demonstration on member of PSA, in 1969 and the said. campus that, I think, subsequent sus- But Flores IAN GAVLICK/The Observer pension of the lowers the amount of said she sees a Members of the Progressive Student Alliance present a petition to the Office of the President to include Notre Dame 10. campus activism.” certain apathy sexual harrassment in the non-discrimination clause last spring. The 10 Notre in many Notre Dame students Dame students. still demonstrate — even if the issues but has adopted the But Daly said she sees the were suspended Jackie Emmanuel “I think a lot protests are not on campus. death penalty as their primary activities of Notre Dame Right for blocking president of that comes This weekend, a group of cause this year. to Life as distinct from other recruiters from Progressive Student from igno- about 44 students is traveling “When students have come forms of student activism. the Central Alliance rance,” she to Georgia to stage a protest to join our club, usually there’s “One facet of what we do is Intelligence said. “When we near the School of the not just one issue they focus activism, but there is also the Agency (CIA) would come Americas (SOA). The on, but they see a lot of injus- educative component,” she and The Dow Chemical Co. in around with the petition to Department of Defense facility tice in the world,” she said. said. “The activism that we do the Main Building on Nov. 18, include sexual orientation, a has been an attraction for While student protests occur with Right to Life is not the 1969. lot of students didn’t have any demonstrations because of on and off campus at Notre traditional form of activism.” Last year, NDPF also protest- idea that being at Notre Dame suspected human rights viola- Dame, student leaders cited It has been 40 years since ed the CIA’s recruitment could be problematic for a gay tions of SOA graduates. reactions to the University’s the Notre Dame 10 were sus- efforts at the fall career fair. student.” Earlier this month, Human invitation to President Barack pended for the Dow-CIA “We really questioned Notre For sophomore Roman Rights ND staged a demonstra- Obama to deliver the 2009 protest, and while a lot has Dame’s relationship with the Sanchez, daily tion on campus Commencement address as changed, Emmanuel said she CIA,” Haas said. “This is a college life can to protest the one of the largest student still sees the same level of question that has been around get in the way of death penalty. demonstrations in recent dedication to social justice in for a long time. It’s something bigger activist “In a place with such M e m b e r s years. many students on campus. Notre Dame had to grapple goals. driven students, passed out fly- “More than one person last And college campuses are with in 1969 and even before Sanchez is a ers about the spring told me it was one of ideal for exploring these that.” member of PSA, people tend to get death penalty the most significant student issues, she said. Many student leaders agree MEChA, a wrapped up in thier along with movements since the1920s “In high school, we get some that activism on campus today human rights studies.” posters contain- when Notre Dame students sense of what is going on in has changed since the 1960s group that ing information basically kicked the Ku Klux the world, but it is really not but it is still prevalent, focuses on about the pun- Klan out of South Bend,” Mary until college that through although maybe less notice- Latino workers Roman Sanchez ishment. Daly, vice president of Notre meeting new and different able. in Florida, and sophomore “We picked Dame Right to Life, said. people, we see some of the “There’s a certain process the Campus statistics about Daly, a senior, was a leader problems that have been you have to go through to hold Labor Action the death penal- of ND Response, a student occurring in the world that we a march or demonstration on Project (CLAP). ty that we coalition organized to protest didn’t notice when you were campus that, I think, lowers “In a place with such driven thought would shock people,” the University’s invitation to younger,” she said. “There’s a the amount of activism on students, people tend to get Human Rights ND president the president based on his great atmosphere on college campus,” sophomore Jackie wrapped up in their studies,” Mary Pat Dwyer said while abortion views. campuses for open-minded- Emmanuel, president of the Sanchez said. “But the whole handing out pamphlets in “It was a substantial move- ness.” Progressive Student Alliance action part of activism is a key front of the display. ment compared to other (PSA), said. part of the Catholic faith.” Dwyer said the group focus- efforts that have been made by Contact Madeline Buckley at According to du Lac, the stu- Yet Sanchez said students es on various human rights students in the past,” she said. 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Dame 10 — the 10 students explore in coming back to That day, Mahoney said the Mahoney qualified for the Panel punished for protesting on- campus for the anniversary students were protesting the draft until the Admissions campus recruitment by the was how much has changed in actions of the CIA and Dow Office wrote to the board continued from page 1 Central Intelligence Agency the past 40 Chemical Co., explaining they were consider- (CIA) and Dow Chemical Co., years. but they were ing Mahoney for re-admission. But his experience shows known for producing napalm, He cited the “The challenge to more con- Now, Mahoney is a criminal how students can take a more a chemical weapon in the founding of the human society is to cerned with defense lawyer and handles active role in Vietnam War. Kroc Institute figure out how to break the University’s many cases in which the death social justice E c k e n r o d e f o r attitude toward penalty is sought. issues, he told “I was on my way to spoke along International dependence on scape- the recruiters. “The challenge to human Peace Studies “For the stu- society is to figure out how to a crowd at a study for an organic with Mark goating. The panel discus- M a h o n e y , as a sign of significance of the dents involved break dependence on scape- sion in Geddes chemistry test. But I another of the progress, but in this, the goating,” he said. “The signifi- H a l l was troubled by the 10, Carl he said he still Notre Dame 10 is that concern was cance of the Notre Dame 10 is Wednesday. Estabrook, a sees many of we were scapegoats.” the failure of that we were scapegoats.” “I was on my war and the sharp member of the the same prob- the University Eckenrode said he still sees contrast between my way to study Notre Dame lems on cam- Mark Mahoney to respond,” he students on campus today for an organic Catholic upbringing faculty in 1969 pus and global- said. “That was responding to social injustices. c h e m i s t r y and Fr. ly. member of the what we found “I’m sure students here t e s t , ” and what was going on E m m a n u e l “I approach Notre Dame 10 anguishing and today at Notre Dame feel that Eckenrode said in Vietnam.” C h a r l e s the current that is why some of work they do outside of his decision McCarthy, also wars in Iraq when it came of classroom to work for to join the pro- John Eckenrode a faculty mem- and Afghanistan with dismay,” to afterward students stuck peace, alleviate poverty or suf- testers in the member of the ber at the time. he said. “This is a continuing together and appealed togeth- fering has same meaning for Main Building. “This event conversation.” er as a group.” them as it did for us,” he said. “But I was Notre Dame 10 was personally Mahoney said the events of The consequences of the troubled by the difficult for me Nov. 18, 1969 are “like yester- suspension had a profound The fourth part of this series war and the to bring back day.” effect on Mahoney. looks at student activism at stark contrast between my to my parents,” Eckenrode “You don’t have time to post- “When we were suspended, Notre Dame today and runs as Catholic upbringing and what said, “but on the other hand, it pone acting on your beliefs notices went to the draft a companion piece in today’s was going on in Vietnam.” was an incredible part of my and values and attitudes,” he board,” he said. issue. The discussion commemo- education at Notre Dame.” said. “You don’t have time to At the time, students were rated the 40th anniversary of The central question postpone living out your exempted from the draft, but Contact Madeline Buckley at the suspension of the Notre Eckenrode said he wanted to dreams. Time flies.” as a suspended student, [email protected] The Observer Business Thursday, November 19, 2009 page 7 MARKET RECAP McDonald’s renovates atmosphere Manhattan restaurant brings European-inspired style to fast food

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NEW YORK — Danish Modern furniture. Flat- screen TVs. Free Wi-Fi. You want fries with that? A McDonald’s in midtown Manhattan became the first in the U.S. this fall to undergo a sleek, European-style makeover similar to what McDonald’s has done at thousands of outlets around in France and the United Kingdom. The eatery is outfitted with outlets for plugging in laptops, upholstered vinyl chairs instead of Fiberglas seats bolted to the floor, subdued lighting and employees whose all-black uniforms suggest a hip boutique. “It’s like a lounge,” said Kimberly Burgess, one of many patrons who did a double take after entering the newly renovated restaurant in Manhattan’s Chelsea section. “It’s so dif- ferent from all the other McDonald’s. It’s beautiful.” Franchise owner Paul Hendel said customers have settled down in a restaurant not known for patrons lingering over lunch. AP “We’re becoming a more Customers visit a new McDonald’s featuring free Wi-Fi, a euro-themed design and art relevant type of restaurant deco in New York. The restaurant is the first McDonald’s of its kind in the U.S. for the younger crowd,” he IN BRIEF said. “They don’t feel ... You want to be able to seat Chelsea outlet is the help redesign its European rushed. They’re reading open your laptop, log on same as any other outlets, Avanzi brought in Slot makers face low sales the newspaper, relaxed.” and get some work done McDonald’s. But the differ- Danish furniture producer LAS VEGAS — Casinos are buying fewer slot McDonald’s Corp. while you’re eating.” ences are stark. The walls Fritz Hansen to supply machines than they have in a decade as they spokeswoman Danya Proud said the are decorated with bold authentic Jacobsen chairs. stretch their spending, a slot machine maker Proud said that while thou- redesigned European vertical stripes or with But Hansen, the sole said Wednesday. sands of the chain’s 14,000 restaurants — along with what looks like a zebra licensed manufacturer of Nick Khin, Americas president for Aristocrat restaurants have been menu items geared toward design but is actually Jacobsen chairs, ended the Technologies, Inc., said the four major slot updated over the last few the customer base in dif- French architect Philippe partnership because makers combined sold fewer machines during years, the Chelsea location ferent countries — have Avanzi’s magnified McDonald’s was also buy- the third quarter than during any period in is the first “urban been responsible for thumbprint. Tables are of ing unauthorized copies. the last decade. redesign” in the U.S. She McDonald’s growth in different sizes to accommo- Proud said the chairs at “We’re certainly not predicting a significant said “we’ll continue to Europe. date small groups or an the New York store are improvement in 2010,” Khin said, citing con- evaluate” whether more McDonald’s has experi- informal business meeting “modeled after” Jacobsen’s sumers’ anxiety. “The players that are coming might follow. enced strong sales in the — and Hendel said nearby designs. to the casinos need to be a lot more secure Proud said the redesign U.S. during the recession, workers have started Darren Tristano, execu- than they currently (are) today, with regards was intended “to give our though the chain said this meeting there. tive vice president of to their employment and their income.” customers more of a rea- week that its monthly U.S. There are reproductions Technomic Inc., a Chicago- Khin spoke on a panel Wednesday at the Global son to make McDonald’s a sales growth edged down of Danish designer Arne based food industry consult- Gaming Expo, a four-day industry conference in destination.” in October. European sales Jacobsen’s chairs including ing group, said McDonald’s Las Vegas where the biggest slot makers — “People are using our were up 6.4 percent for the the Egg chair, a classic of franchise owners have wide including International Game Technology, Bally restaurants differently month. mid-century functionality discretion in how they dec- Technologies, Aristocrat and WMS Industries Inc. today than they did five, McDonald’s does not that would look right at orate their restaurants as — and many others in the industry showcase 10, 20 years ago,” she said. release sales figures for home on “The Jetsons.” long as brand elements like new games and products for casinos. “People are multitasking, individual restaurants. When McDonald’s first the golden arches are pres- Keith Smith, another panel member and doing more on a given day. The menu at the 186- hired Avanzi in 2006 to ent. CEO of casino operator Boyd Gaming, said replacing slot machines, which cost more than $10,000 each, is more expensive than ever, and casinos must consider other elements to keep customers happy. Kellogg Co. anounces waffle shortage ABC and CBS see higher ratings NEW YORK — Country music helped ABC to Associated Press are stocked at pre-shutdown levels, distributed nationally based on its best ratings week in more than a year. Charles said. stores’ sales histories of the waffles, The network, which narrowly lost to CBS for ATLANTA — Dear Kellogg: Leggo Already customers are noticing Charles said. the distinction of America’s most popular TV my Eggo! near-empty Eggo shelves on the “We are working around the clock network last week, aired the Country Music Kellogg Co. says there will be a freezer aisle at many grocery stores. to restore Eggo store inventories to Association awards to 17.2 million people, nationwide shortage of its popular Stay-at-home mom Joey Resciniti normal levels as quickly as possible,” according to the Nielsen Co. Eggo frozen waffles until next sum- says she bought one of the last two she wrote in the e-mail. ABC also did well with an “In the Spotlight” mer because of interruptions in pro- boxes of Eggos at a Walmart in Eggo first hit the shelves in 1960, special in which Robin Roberts interviewed stars duction at two of the four plants that Cranberry Township, Pa., on Monday. and its cult following grew in the fol- including Carrie Underwood and Tim McGraw. make them. The frozen waffles are a favorite of lowing years. Kellogg started using ABC and CBS dominated the upper reaches of The company’s Atlanta plant was her 4-year-old daughter, Julia. the famed slogan “Leggo my Eggo” in the Nielsen charts; 24 of the nation’s most- shut down for an undisclosed period “We have eight of them, and if we 1972. For years, the waffles have been watched programs last week were on one of the by a September storm that dumped ration those — maybe have half an a staple for busy moms and college stu- two networks. ABC is nearing the end of a historic amounts of rain in the area. Eggo in one sitting — then it’ll last dents looking for a quick breakfast. “Dancing With the Stars” run, so that audience is Meanwhile, several production lines longer,” said Resciniti, who blogs about This week, news of the shortage growing. at its largest bakery in Rossville, being a mother. “I told my husband that spread quickly on Twitter as shoppers A story line that played out across all three “CSI” Tenn., are closed indefinitely for maybe I need to put them on eBay.” reported not being able to find the franchises was a winner for CBS. All the shows repairs, company spokeswoman Kris Charles didn’t know how long the breakfast food. Fans of Eggos lament- earned a spot in Nielsen’s top 14 programs, with Charles said in an e-mail. Atlanta plant was shut down, but said ed their scarcity on the waffle’s the mother ship, “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” It will take until the middle of 2010 that it’s back at full production now. Facebook page, which has more than getting its biggest audience of the season. before shelves around the country The existing stock of Eggos will be 400 members. page 8 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Thursday, November 19, 2009 College holds fourth annual multi-cultural dance recital

Beijing.” Following the open- played “Gallop of Horses.” clean. Phyoe said a tradition of “Lydia,” a French song per- By ALICIA SMITH ing song, several students The recital also included a the festival is to throw water formed by junior Anna Bax, News Writer showcased their musical tal- variety of traditional dances. on each other. “Adieu Notre Petite Table” or ents by playing instruments Guan performed a traditional “By participating I hoped to Goodbye, Our Little Table,” a With offerings of dancing, from other cultures. dance entitled “Plum Flower.” share some of Pina Bausch’s French song performed by singing and food, students Amira El-Serafy, a Fulbright Guan said the ideas and a senior Rachel Raska, and came together Tuesday to exchange student taking class- dance was very taste of her “Caro Nome” or “Dear Name” learn about different cultures es at the College this year, pre- symbolic to “I know most people movement and an Italian song sang by sopho- during International Education sented two songs by a well- C h i n a . in the audience have the Tanztheatre more Ashley Biehl. Week at Saint Mary’s College. known musician in her home According to (Dance Theatre) Many students enjoyed par- “Music and Dance Around country Egypt. Guan, the dance never seen a Chinese genre,” Fischer ticipating in the event. The World” presented students Karam Salem, a sophomore stands for per- dance before. So said. As a mem- “My favorite part is seeing with an assortment of per- at Holy Cross College, per- s e v e r a n c e participating in this ber and officer audience enjoying the per- formances from various cul- formed an original song enti- because “only of the student formance,” Guan said. “When I tures. This was the fourth tled “Bridges.” Salem, a native this flower can kind of events is a g r o u p , dance, I always think about year for the of Iraq, played stand the cold very great way to TransPose, [a how I can make everybody feel event. Saint the song on the of winter. introduce my culture dance collective joyful, so I can pass the joy Mary’s junior piano, and said “Mostly, I group] it was an from my heart to the other “My favorite part is to the audience. “ Jinqui Guan seeing audience he wrote the want to share opportunity to people. So when I see audi- was the student song because he my culture. I show what our ences smiling, I am very representative enjoying the believed music performed a Jinqui Guan group is capable happy.” for the event, performance. When I could bridge the piece of Chinese junior of and demon- With many student partici- and was dance, I always think gap between his classical dance strate some pants and a large audience, responsible for home country called “Plum interesting the event seemed be a success. much of the about how I can make and other Flower” which dance form.” “I think the recital went very planning behind everybody feel joyful, nations. has a very beautiful significa- The event also included a well. It was very successful,” it. so I can pass the joy Chen Chen, a tion in China,” she said. “It is a variety of songs Guan said. “We “I have sophomore at symbol for purity and perse- and arias. Junior had a lot of from my heart to the always been Saint Mary’s, verance. I know most people in Jessica Gorski “I think the recital audience and interested in other people. So when presented a the audience have never seen p e r f o r m e d the performers went very well. It was music and I see audiences song on the a Chinese dance before. So “Verborgenheit,” were really d a n c e . guzheng, a clas- participating in this kind of a traditional very sucessful. We good. Some of smiliing, I am very Personally, I sical Chinese events is a very great way to German piece. had a lot of audience them were pro- dance and play happy.” instrument that introduce my culture to the The piece trans- fessional. It was piano,” Guan is a cross audience.” lates to and the performers so great to see said. “So organ- Jinqui Guan between a dul- Another cultural dance per- “Seclusion.” were really good.” so many Saint izing the recital cimer and a formed was “Tuu Poe Tuu First year Erin Mary’s students junior is something harp. Chen Poe,” which translates into the Marks sang “Se Jinqui Guan having so much that interests played “Liuyang “Burmese Water Festival Tu M’ami,” an talent. Art is a me and can make me more River,” and said the song Dance.” This dance was pre- ethnic song from junior bridge that can involved in the arts. I helped “depicts beautiful scenery of a sented by sophomore Shwe Italy entitled “If connect people with the planning for the event river.” Yee Phyoe and junior Ni La. You Love Me” in of different cul- last year, so I felt that I had Other students who played Another symbolic dance, the English. Other songs included tures. This recital really more experience this time.” instruments were junior Emily “Burmese Water Festival “Con Que La Lavare?” or reflects this point.” The event began with mem- Puscas on piano and first year Dance” represents washing “With What Then May I bers of Saint Mary’s Chinese Jin Yang on Erhu. Puscas away the sins from the past Bathe,” a Spanish song sang Contact Alicia Smith at class singing “Welcome To played “Arabesque” and Yang year and beginning fresh and by junior Krystina Harcourt, [email protected] Thursday, November 19, 2009 The Observer N NEWS page 9

and say if you work hard, listen to your body, and make diffi- Lupus cult choices for your body, you Ark. policeman Tasers 10-year-old girl continued from page 1 can do anything you want,” she said. Youth Shelter in Cecil. gun — “less than a second” — Associated Press After taking her self-imposed But McDaniel said he wants stopped the girl from being back.” regimen, Gorman’s health has LITTLE ROCK — A police Arkansas State Police — and if unruly, and she was hand- She soon changed her mind. improved dramatically. She officer in a small Arkansas they decline, the FBI — to cuffed, he said. Gorman needed to move for- hasn’t had a flare-up since town used a stun gun on an investigate the incident. “She got up immediately and ward. Giving in wasn’t giving 2005, when she began her new unruly 10-year-old girl after “People here feel like that he they put her in the patrol car,” up, she said. It was “getting it.” treatments. With her new he said her mother gave him made a mistake in using a McDaniel said. So she shaved her head. career as an author, she’s also permission to do so. Now the Taser, and maybe he did, but Noggle said the girl will face “I looked like G.I. Jane,” working on an online blog and town’s mayor is calling for an we will not know until we get disorderly conduct charges as Gorman said. “But I felt phe- is returning to her original investigation into whether the an impartial investigation,” a juvenile in the incident. nomenal.” plans, but much stronger and Taser use was appropriate. McDaniel said. The girl’s father, Anthony Gorman’s new haircut was “a wiser than before, Gorman According to a report by The state police declined his Medlock, told the Arkansas real turning point.” When she said. Officer Dustin Bradshaw, request Tuesday, saying it only Democrat-Gazette that his adjusted her lifestyle, her In 2008, she and her hus- obtained Wednesday by The gets involved with criminal daughter has emotional prob- health improved. Then the idea band welcomed their first Associated Press, police were investigations — if the officer lems, but that she didn’t have for the book came. daughter, Deirdre. called to the Ozark home Nov. in question was accused of a weapon and shouldn’t have “You want to win over this ill- “I felt proud, not just as a 11 because of a misconduct or been Tasered. ness and that’s not what it’s mother, but as a fighter,” domestic distur- targeted in an “My daughter does not about. It’s about embracing it Gorman said. “I thought, I’m bance. When he internal investi- deserve to be tased and be so you can move doing this my arrived, the girl “Her mother told me gation, for treated like an animal,” said on,” Gorman way.” was curled up to tase her if I needed example — Medlock, who is divorced from “I didnt even know said. “I wanted The University on the floor, to.” rather than the girl’s mother and does not to share my what lupus was when will be a special screaming, the matters of poli- have custody. story, that life stop for her report said. cy. Steve Tuttle, a spokesman with lupus can I was here. If I had tour, Gorman B r a d s h a w ’s Dustin Bradshaw Kim Brunell, for Taser, said it’s up to indi- improve and envisioned in said. report said the police officer a spokes- vidual law enforcement agen- this is how you college the things I “I didn’t even girl screamed, woman with cies to decide when Taser use can do it.” would go through know what kicked and the FBI in Little is appropriate. Gorman, who lupus was when resisted any Rock, said her In some cases, a Taser “pre- was never pas- with lupus, I’d I was here. If I time her mother tried to get office neither confirms nor sents the safer response to sionate about probably want to curl had envisioned her in the shower before bed. denies when it’s involved an resistance compared with the writing, said up in a ball and die. in college the “Her mother told me to tase investigation and declined to alternatives such as fists, recording her things I would her if I needed to,” Bradshaw comment Wednesday. kicks, baton strikes, bean bag own story “came It’s great that my go through with wrote. Police Chief Jim Noggle said guns, chemical agents, or naturally.” Now alma mater has lupus, I’d proba- The child was “violently no disciplinary action was canine response,” Tuttle said published and embraced me and the bly want to curl kicking and verbally combat- taken against Bradshaw. He in a statement. hitting the up and die,” ive” when Bradshaw tried to said Tasers are a safe way to The police chief, who has shelves, her new book.” Gorman said. take her into custody, and she subdue people who are a dan- been Tasered twice himself book offers hope “It’s great that kicked him in the groin. So he ger to themselves or others. during training sessions, said to those sitting Sarah Gorman my alma mater delivered “a very brief drive “We didn’t use the Taser to his department has never had in Gorman’s author has embraced stun to her back,” the report punish the child — just to to Taser a child or elderly per- shoes years ago, me and the said. bring the child under control son before, but that in some encouraging book. It’s such The names of the girl and so she wouldn’t hurt herself or instances, that could be neces- readers to embrace their ill- an honor to come back, feeling her mother were redacted in somebody else,” Noggle said. sary to ensure safety. ness rather than ignore it. And fabulous and with so much the report. If the officer tried to forceful- “We don’t want to do things the feedback has been “phe- behind me.” Ozark Mayor Vernon ly put the girl in handcuffs, he like this,” Noggle said. “This is nomenal,” Gorman said. McDaniel said Wednesday that could have accidentally broken something we have to do. “It’s nice to be able to stand Contact Lily Hough at the girl wasn’t injured and is her arm or leg, Noggle said. We’re required to maintain up straight and tall and proud [email protected] now at the Western Arkansas He said a touch of the stun order and keep the peace.” Army Corps of Engineers launches floodgate project

Closure Structure as the key to Associated Press luring more business owners like HARVEY, La. — Mindful that Veitel. the suburban West Bank of New “This is the yellow brick road Orleans has regained its pre- to progress,” Aaron Broussard, Hurricane Katrina population the Jefferson Parish president, and is primed for growth, the crowed Friday at the ground- Army Corps of Engineers is breaking ceremony for what the launching a $1 billion effort to corps calls the West Closure keep the next storm at bay. Structure. The new flood protection is As the name implies, the West already having a potentially dan- Bank is west of the Mississippi gerous consequence, though: It’s River and the French Quarter, in encouraging more people to a place tourists pass through move into another bowl-shaped only if they’re on their way to area that experts consider per- swamp tours. So far, it has been haps the city’s most vulnerable spared catastrophic flooding. flank. Katrina passed to the east in While New Orleans’ population August 2005, and the West Bank plummeted by 300,000 after was one of the only dry places in Katrina, residents quickly the city after levees failed on the returned to the west bank of the East Bank, the main part of the Mississippi River, many under the metro area. mistaken impression that the But after Katrina, hurricanes area was safer. Rita and Gustav pushed water The fact that the West Bank levels dangerously high in canals didn’t flood was mainly chance, on the West Bank. however. Engineers say the “When we had Gustav, we had AP area’s 250,000 residents are water come in, but it was minor, In an Oct. 30 file photo, the West Closure Structure project in Harvey, La. is shown. When finished, the exposed to surge from a storm thank God,” Veitel said. structure will close off navigation and drainage canals that turn into conduits for storm surge during hurricanes. coming in at just the right angle, Roy Dokka, the executive direc- thanks in part to navigation and tor of the Center for nesses. designed to handle a 100-year tion opens the door for cheaper drainage canals that feed in. GeoInformatics at Louisiana “It’s the only land left for large storm rather than shelter the flood insurance and building So the corps broke ground last State University, said up to 70 populations to grow,” said state area for many centuries like lower to the ground. week on the West Closure percent of the West Bank could Rep. Ricky J. Templet, a dikes in the Netherlands. The Army Corps isn’t fazed by Structure, a floodgate and pump be underwater if a monster Republican who represents a Bea’s advice to West Bank the potential for development in system designed to close off those storm were to hit it. swath of the West Bank. “The developers and homeowners: this vulnerable area. canals and bolster the area’s lev- The West Bank project is one of sky’s the limit. On the West Bank, “Build high, build strong because “People tend to build and live ees. two the corps is building to pro- we were the last to get started on the level of protection is not suffi- around the coastal landscape, “The levees are a big deal. tect New Orleans, the other being our flood protection. Some peo- cient to build low and weak.” and that’s a natural thing for They’ve got to get them done,” a similar storm surge barrier on ple will be able to sleep at night If anything, though, building Southeast Louisiana regardless said Rosemary Veitel, owner of a the East Bank that closes off the now.” requirements will get more lax of whether you have the risk clothing boutique at the Fountain Inner Harbor Navigation Canal. They shouldn’t sleep too sound- after the levee system is finished. reduction in place or not,” said Park Centre, a new commercial With large areas of the West ly, according to Robert Bea, a Tom Rodrigue, the flood plain Tom Podany, the chief of the development with fake swans, Bank undeveloped pasture, civil engineer with the University manager for Jefferson Parish, corps’ Protection and Restoration spewing fountains and Roman woods and wetlands, the of California, Berkeley, and an said developers most likely would Office in New Orleans. “What statues more at home in Phoenix improved levee system will spur expert on the New Orleans levee wait for the levees to be certified (the levee system) does is recog- or Las Vegas than on the edge of development, especially since system. Bea called the West Bank as acceptable by the Federal nize that’s going to happen and the Louisiana swamp. most of the East Bank is project an example of the corps’ Emergency Management Agency provide for a way to increase Local officials see the West crammed with houses and busi- flawed levee building policies, before building. FEMA certifica- their safety.” The Observer Viewpoint page 10 Thursday, November 19, 2009 THE OBSERVER Determinism P.O. Box 779, Notre Dame, IN 46556 The controversy between free will At the scale of human action, of free will and determinism continues to 024 South Dining Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556 and determinism continues to rage. In course, quantum-physical indetermi- rage. 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The Observer Viewpoint Thursday, November 19, 2009 page 11 Your GPA and the end of the world Each mid-November, just as the perma- rather than sitting in the attic of Dillon with Cultivating such a spirituality can free us for the old order of things has passed cloud settles in over South Bend, the days molten lava bubbling up around me. from all kinds of entanglements that might away. get depressingly shorter, and due dates for If taken seriously — and there is no indi- otherwise prevent us from loving, and Finally, Jesus’ words about the end-time papers and exams start looming on the cation in the Gospels that we are not being loved by, God and others. make it clear that (apart from God, of horizon — the Church starts talking about meant to take these words seriously — the Second, when I imagine the end of the course) only one thing from this world will the end of the world. fact that this world and its history, achieve- world, I must admit that my images are endure — us. In this spiritual space, we And while the Fr. Lou DelFra ments and evolution will have a termina- largely determined by scenes from can hear Jesus’ teachings about our per- Church Fathers who tion point, can lead us into fatalism. If all “Independence Day,” and I look forward to sonal, end-time encounter with God in all set the calendar passes, then nothing matters. Why even updating them after “2012.” I have images its sublime simplicity and beauty: When I surely couldn’t have Faith Point get up in the morning? of the Dome melting under red-hot was hungry, you gave me something to eat. predicted the weath- Yet, fatalism is certainly counter to the magma, all the little towers on the Disney When I was thirsty you gave me drink; er patterns or exam spirit that Jesus has been in recent weeks castle shattering into a million pieces and naked, and you clothed me. Here is our schedules of the uni- generating within his disciples — one of the house where I grew up bursting into totality, the summary of our human worth. versity that Fr. Sorin had not yet founded, fearlessness, boldness, zealous work to non-existence. Again, taken seriously, such There is no place here for what we have this talk about the end of the world these build up the Kingdom on earth, untiring thoughts are not going to get me out of bed acquired, achieved career-wise, or gained days seems somehow to, well, fit. care for one another. How do we reconcile tomorrow, ready to spread the Gospel. On in the admiration of others. Instead, the “The sun will be darkened, and the moon the two? Can one be boldly committed to the other hand, along with the end of the sum total of our worth and existence is will not give its light, and the stars will be the Kingdom of God on earth, against a Dome, Disney and my childhood home, the composed of one thing alone: our ability to falling from the sky, and the powers in the horizon of impending finality? end of human history also means the end feed, give drink, clothe. Here is the ulti- heavens will be shaken. And then they will Three spiritual realities help me fit all of war, world hunger, disease, injustice, mate liberation of Jesus’ teachings on the see the Son of Man coming in the clouds this cataclysmic talk into the rest of my life poverty, homelessness, fractured relation- end of the world: In the end — and so, too, ...” Take out the Son of Man surfing on the and faith. The first positive effect of Jesus’ ships, abuse, sex trafficking, addictions, right now — all that matters is our ability clouds, and you pretty much have a South teachings about the end of the world is mental illness. And while we are absolutely to love the only realities of this world that Bend winter. “All of heaven and earth will that, if all things pass away, then nothing in obligated, particularly as Christians, to will remain after all else passes — God and pass away.” Excellent, any chance we can this life can become so important that it devote our lives to ending such realities one another. have that happen before the Orgo Final? will completely define or determine me. Of now, there is also something tremendously Of course, beneath the joking is a bit of course, not money, not the lack of money, liberating about knowing that no suffering This week’s Faith Point was written by nervousness. The reminder that the world not any material possession. But also, not or injustice is permanent. No limitations Fr. Lou DelFra, CSC, Director of Bible will end is not feel-good stuff. I personally GPA, not career, not others’ perceptions of we currently experience define the totality Studies and ACE chaplain. He can be hope I am long gone before the world me. All of these have their immediate of our human existence. All will be taken reached at [email protected] blows up. I think I’ll enjoy it more if I can importance and impact. But, in the light of up in God, where God will wipe away every The views expressed in this column are watch it from the afterlife (preferably from Jesus’ end-time teachings, none have the tear from their eyes, and there will be no those of the author and not necessarily the upper level, if you know what I mean), power of final determination of our worth. more death or mourning or crying or pain, those of The Observer.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR What about the Notre Dame 88? Terrorists are

As we’ve all heard, this week marks the 40th anniver- jail, where they spent time in custody. It was even more sary of the suspension of the Notre Dame 10. In 1969, 10 shocking when the charges were not immediately dropped, not Americans students were suspended under the “15-minute rule” after and even worse that these people had to return to South protesting Dow Chemical, the CIA and the Vietnam War. Bend to plead “not guilty” and request jury trials. American Civil Liberties are for Americans. These students faced expulsion and arrest, but would not Many of these 88 people are still facing jail time. While Terrorists who have commited acts of war back down in trying to stand up for their morals. As we the St. Joseph County prosecutor is now in charge of the against the United States should not be pro- remember this important event, I ask Notre Dame to also proceedings, Notre Dame still has a prerogative, as the tected by our sacred rights. No American remember the modern-day Notre Dame 10: The 88 people original complainant, to seek that the charges be dropped. should have to be assigned to defend the likes arrested at Notre Dame during a pro-life demonstration Yet Notre Dame has repeatedly refused to seek such of those evil men, and no city (especially the last spring. leniency or even answer the pro-lifers’ requests for dia- place of victimization) should have to waste In the weeks leading up to President Obama’s com- logue. precious time and resources trying to get mencement speech at Notre Dame last May, our campus It is a shame that public arrests of pro-life demonstrators proper justice served. In fact, it is digusting. became the site of one of the largest pro-life demonstra- took place at Notre Dame. The guilt of these arrests at Terrorists demote themselves to second class tions of the year. Thousands of pro-life advocates flocked to America’s premier Catholic university ought to be enough citizens the moment they carry out their Notre Dame to peacefully demonstrate against our decision of a punishment to offset whatever was inflicted on Notre plans, and we should treat them accordingly. to invite the pro-choice president to be honored at Notre Dame’s property rights. They had no respect for human life or human Dame. As we remember the Notre Dame 10 this week, let us not rights as a combatant, so why should we Among the 88 arrested were an elderly priest, several forget the Notre Dame 88. We should respect all who dare respect theirs? Justice given should be the nuns, Norma McCorvey (Jane Roe of Roe v. Wade), Alan to speak out for Catholic morality, not prosecute them. justice served. Keyes, Jane Brennan (author of Motherhood Interrupted), and many other non-violent participants in America’s pro- Sean Mullen Mark Easley life movement. These brave people prayed the rosary, sophomore sophomore sang religious hymns and partook in other peaceful means Keough Hall Keenan Hall of protest. All were arrested, handcuffed and hauled off to Nov. 18 Nov. 18 Lighten up Appreciate what you are offered

As a longtime fan of both humor and Mobile Party Earlier this week, Scholastic published an article the unpaid football program were truly ”essentially (not synonymous, but darn close) I fully support the examining the issue of whether or not student ath- modern-day slavery,” a 6-4 record would be met Nov. 13 installment. Considering aforementioned obser- letes should be awarded a portion of the revenue with dire retribution. vation that Mobile Party is approximately equal to they bring to the University through private busi- It should go without saying that slavery is not a humor, I am in favor of their work. From what I gather, ness deals. The article was a thoughtful considera- joking matter. Dehumanizing one’s fellow men and Mobile Party makes fun of anything and everything that tion of the issue, but was unfortunately overshad- women, subjecting them to relentless manual labor most Notre Dame students consider humorous (or high- owed by one quotation from a member of our foot- and indescribable abuse? Yeah, they don’t get free ly offensive). Given this standard, I find it equivalently ball team. I am going to repeat this quotation in its tutoring or trips to college campuses across the humorous that someone would choose the unfortunate entirety, simply so everyone who’s behind in read- nation. I realize this athlete’s statement may have ginger issue to take a stand on (“Ginger Pride,” Nov. ing their school publications can experience the been offered in jest, but both within the context of 16). full effect: the article and in the larger scheme of the issue, it When Mobile Party makes fun of tools, do you stand “Other student athletes, however, question the is distasteful and entirely preposterous. His atti- up and complain? No. When Mobile Party makes fun of notion that receiving a scholarship is enough in tude toward the privilege of attending and repre- that one chick in the North Face, do you picket? Doubt return for the money they generate. One member senting Notre Dame (which he chose of his own it (unless that chick is actually you). The point is that of the football team says, ‘The slaves were provid- free will) is unappreciative and deluded. these jokes appear in a comic strip intended for your ed a house to stay. They were given meals, but in Thousands of people across the country would entertainment. Not for you to get your panties in a bind the grand scheme of things they had nothing at the gladly take his place at this school. Regardless of thus dangerously stoking the fire on the carpet up to the end of the day. That’s a harsh comparison, but it’s whether or not student athletes deserve a portion already matching drapes into a blazing ging-ferno. essentially modern-day slavery.’” (Scholastic, of the profits they bring to this university, at the Lighten up. And by lighten up I mean go ahead and con- “Should Student-Athletes Be Paid?,” Nov. 12). end of the day they are receiving a valuable, tinue dying your hair to some less offensive color, red This metaphor, though acknowledged by the world-class education; I hope this particular foot- really gets my ire up. Long live Mobile humor. speaker as “harsh,” is both inapplicable and inap- ball player is duly appreciative of this opportunity. propriate. Let’s accept that the application of this Mike Kelly analogy is valid: slaves with a 60 percent success Monica VanBladel alum rate would suffer consequences much graver than sophomore class of 2009 the occasional tired Observer comic strip or dis- Farley Hall Nov. 18 paraging comments from the likes of Mark May. If Nov. 17 The Observer Scene page 12 Thursday, November 19, 2009

By MATT BROWN, KAITLYN CONWAY, COURTNEY any diehard fan of triumphing-over evil. A few years ago, I re- ECKERLE, MARY CLAIRE O’DONNELL, JESS the show woulddefinitely get a kick out watched this gem of a movie, and it was SHAFFER, TATIANA SPRAGINS and DECLAN of the remade movie. … shall we say, only nostalgically awe- SULLIVAN some? The plot is nonsensical, the one- Firefly liners lackluster and the plot does not carry Scene Writers Due to a rabid base of loyal fans the 2002 well. The movie is still a classic but far from the show “Firefly” was given a conclusion in the quality we’ve come to expect in our movies. Avatar: The Last Airbender 2005 film “Serenity.” In “Firefly,” captain Mal “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” was a program Reynolds is the leader of a ragtag bunch of Lizzy McGuire on Nickelodeon from 2005 to 2008. It was about renegade smugglers in a surprising setting that O n c e t h e r e an “airbender” named Aang who is charged with can only be described as a space western, and w a s a saving the world from the Fire Nation through even more surprising, it works … flawlessly. l o v a b l e his mastery of all four elements — fire, water, With a trigger-happy mercenary, b l o n d air, and earth — which only he can accomplish childish pilot, mas- p r e t e e n due to his status as the Avatar. The show proved ter mechanic, w h o h a d to be very popular with both young and more h i g h - c l a s s a t e l e v i - mature audiences, and it won multiple awards prostitute, two sion show and critical respect. In early 2007, it was ex-revolution- o n T h e announced that M. Night Shyamalan had been ary officers, a D i s n e y hired to direct a live action version, the first priest with C h a n n e l , work the director would be directing that he mysterious mil- a n d h e r had not written. itary connec- n a m e w a s tions, a wacked- H i l a r y Sex and the City o u t h u m a n D u f f , o r Perhaps one of the best TV-to-movie adapta- weapon and sen- L i z z y tions, the fabulous women of “Sex and the City” sitive doctor all M c G u i r e . hit the big screen in the summer of 2008. In on the same Narrated by fact, the screen adaptation was so successful boat, it is a show her cartoon that Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda filled with hilari- a l t e r - e g o , will return to movie theaters everywhere in the ous interaction Lizzy helped summer of 2010. Making near seamless transi- and is just plain y o u n g k i d s tion from HBO television to cinema, the bright fun. Fellow fans I leave you e v e r y w h e r e and glitzy big screen version of “Sex and the with this, I am a browncoat. h a s h o u t City” has all the crucial components of the great their angst success. With the perfect ratio of romance, girl Charlie’s Angels and dilemmas time, drama, comedy, high fashion and a trendy Whoever didn’t watch the “Charlie’s Angels” of elementary soundtrack, the show was missing out. The three beautiful a n d m i d d l e women of “Sex angels and their adventures are still missed by school life. Then one day, Lizzy graduated, not and the City” many, but luckily their fans can find solace in just from the middle school but also to the big get better with the 2000 and 2003 movies starring screen. In this wild adventure, she left the bland age and the Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Lucy setting of American suburbs and departed to longevity on Liu. Though the original was too good to Rome. Here she conquers her stage fright and the big and ever be lived up to, the movies did also discovers that she has an Italian lookalike small screen. the best they could. The spunky who’s a famous pop star. Add an international dialogue and genuine connec- love interest and the complication of a friend S t a r s ky & tion between the actresses who has always wanted to be a little bit more. Hutch does a good job at faith- With all the drama and cutesy pop music that W i t t y d i a - fully recreating the enter- makes Disney television so addictive, this movie logue, bril- taining adventures of the is a successful screen adaptation of the child- liant action original angels. A fun hood favorite. s c e n e s a n d detail to the fans: a bromance Diaz, Liu and Star Trek f o r t h e Barrymore reenact Joining the realm of wizards and vampires in a g e s , some scenes from pre-release fever, the announcement of a “Star “Starsky & the show during the Trek” franchise being revamped into a movie to H u t c h , ” credits. be directed by “Heroes” creator J.J. Abrams had b o t h t h e fans across all generations geeking out. It also 1970s TV Power Rangers brought much deserved attention to a new s e r i e s I think we can Captain James T. Kirk, played by Chris Pine, a n d safely say that the which more shallow-minded trekkies can be 2 0 0 4 phrase “It’s mor- totally grateful for. The action goes back to m o v i e phin’ time!” was Kirk’s origin in the Federation, and the begin- a d a p t a - a defining part of nings of his famous relationships with Spock, tion, has all of most of our Uhura, Scotty, Sulu and McCoy. So much more it. The show premiered in childhoods. than a new spin on an old story, Abrams the late ‘70s, following the lives of Bay “ P o w e r brought a re-born franchise to the masses as an City cops David Starsky and Kenneth Rangers” was a incarnation of “Star Trek” that fans can wish to “Hutch” Hutchinson, two seemingly mis- show I grew up live long and prosper. matched partners, and their adventures. loving, until a The movie adaptation has all the same p o i n t f a r Contact Matt Brown at [email protected], Kaitlyn hilarious hijinks and even some of the beyond when one was Conway at [email protected], Courtney Eckerle at same clothes. Not only that, it features supposed to love it. When the movie [email protected], Mary Claire O’Donnell at four members of the Frat Pack: Ben Stiller, came out, my life was completed. As a kid, I [email protected], Jess Shaffer at [email protected], Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell and Vince Vaughn. watched it multiple times in a row, because I Tatiana Spragins at [email protected] and Declan Sullivan Both versions are excellent for comic relief, and could not get enough of their wholesome good- at [email protected]

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I’ve walked the halls of entered your life for an hour a pumpkin pie. It was nice and kind of (screwed),” Sherman- we all know she’ll always be a Chilton spazzing about my first week (or two hours daily if you all, but that pleasantly and Palladino said. Gilmore. The characters you missed test and cruel gossipy watch the ABC Family re-runs slightly robust feeling of glut- Did you read that line care- created are too fantastic to girls, stressfully compared the …) but also ingrained them- tonous contentment was miss- fully enough? It’s still possible bury in a series finale and your pros and cons of Dean versus selves into your heart and ing. Rory (Alexis Bledel) that a “Gilmore Girls” movie fans too enthusiastic to leave J e s s mind. hopped on the Obama cam- could be created. Sherman- stranded in the land of what- ( L o g a n Adriana Pratt Kirk was the precursor to paign trail, Lorelai (Lauren Palladino admitted in the same ifs. w a s “The Office’s” Andy and Graham) and Luke (Scott article that she was still in “Gilmore Girls,” where you n e v e r Dwight. Lorelai was the moth- Patterson) reunited and the touch with Graham and Bledel lead, I will follow. Any-any- the one) Assistant Scene er and best friend you always town said their goodbyes. But and that if there was a good where that you tell me to. a n d Editor came to in times of need. Rory as Disney so wisely taught us, a enough story to tell, they would Please lead us, your fans, to the w a i t e d was the girl who, even when story is not finished until tell it. movie theatres to see that final anxious- she fell apart, kept it all togeth- there’s a happily-ever-after Amy, three years is enough perfect wedding between Luke ly for my college acceptance er. Luke was the soulmate you ending and too many questions time to think about what kind and Lorelai, the union of Rory letters, calming my nerves with always saw yourself ending up were left unanswered for this of story to tell. Before Graham and her future spouse (hopeful- a cup of Luke’s cof- with. story to be complete. and Bledel get too old and ly Jess) and a comforting clo- fee. The closing of the “Gilmore Even Amy Sherman- wrinkly, please give them a plot sure for all of Stars Hollow. For I’ve fought with G i r l s ” Palladino, creator and execu- to run with. Bledel’s career is Kirk’s sake, give us more Richard and Emily tive producer of “Gilmore crying for some reinvigoration, Gilmore. Gilmore amidst Girls,” agrees. especially after her latest flop Friday night din- She and her hus- “Post-Grad.” Sure, Graham’s The views expressed in this ners, celebrated band Daniel entered the column are those of the author with all of Stars could not come to B r o a d w a y and not necessarily those of Hollow when the an agreement scene, but The Observer. Contact Adriana Dragonfly Inn with television Pratt at [email protected] opened and station The CW laughed as I to continue their coached Kirk, by contracts after the far the town’s show’s sixth season quirkiest resi- and left the fates dent, through of our favorite his first date. town’s residents in I’ve even the hands of David s t r u c t u r e d S. Rosenthal, the this article show’s writer and similarly to producer. Rory’s high “I wanted different school valedic- things for Rory. I torian speech, wanted her to follow a r e c o u n t i n g different sort of path n u m e r o u s … (go) off on her own a d v e n t u r e s adventure,” Sherman- led by the Palladino said in an inter- people of view with Michael Ausiello S t a r s posted online Monday. H o l l o w, “I don’t want to totally say w h o (what my ideas o p e n e d were), because up a if there is a world no one movie in the wants to leave. “Gilmore Girls,” making, I’m a show vibrantly poignant, series was going to be basi- realistic and lovable, created like a delicious cally delving back into characters that not only Thanksgiving feast without the where I left off, and then I’m

People always want more, keep his family together. last episode. In the last that Will Arnett and ules in order to shoot. especially of things they After the show was can- scene, Ron Howard, who Michael Cera may have Since the end of AD, many can’t have. They want celled in 2006, AD fans does the narration for the been holding up develop- of the cast members have more time, they want more were up in arms. Though it series, is pitched an idea ment, but gone onto very successful money, they want more ran for three years and for a show based on the m o s t careers. f r e e d o m garnered much critical Bluth family. He replies: “I As of now, the movie and they Genna McCabe acclaim, the show never don’t see it as a series. seems to be moving for- w a n t managed to build a solid Maybe a movie.” For ward. Early predictions m o r e Scene Writer fan base, and was thus cut nearly four years fans have a release date of “Arrested from the air. have hung on those 2011, but with no Since the time it was can- three words and cemented script Development.” Lucky for celled, AD’s cult following i t a p p e a r s or production fans of “Arrested has continued to exponen- that their d a t e i t i s Development,” more adven- tially, annoying original AD d r e a m s h a r d t o tures with the Bluth family fans who blame its cancel- m a y k n o w . may well be in the cards. lation on low ratings. But finally be For all the For those unfamiliar with the fact remains that many coming true. anxious AD fans out “Arrested Development,” it people are hungering for Speculation there, one thing is tells the story of a once- more. Now the big question about the film has certain: all the cast wealthy family which falls on everyone’s mind is: been confirmed members are on under police investigation “Will there be a movie?” recently as board and it for possibly shady business The answer appears to be Mitchell Hurwitz, appears that every- practices. In the center of “ Y e s . ” creator and exec- one is very inter- everything is Michael R u m o r s utive producer, ested in making Bluth, played by Jason a b o u t a has gone on this movie a reality. Bateman, the only nor- f i l m record saying he If nothing else, they mal level-headed child s t a r t - is working on a know that it will be of the Bluth family. It e d screenplay with a lucrative venture, falls upon him to keep f l y - his co-executive as there has been a his family together i n g producer James constant interest through several years after Vallely. It appears expressed since the of hardship. Add a t h e that until recently show went off the couple quirky sib- a i r - the biggest road- air. Oh, and rumor lings, a controlling ing of block for progress is that David Cross mother and a t h e on the film was is so excited, he father in jail and whether all the blue himself. you have the mak- actors were on ings of a hilarious board with a The views sitcom. Yet, through reunion. recent words have con- expressed in this column treachery and Hurwitz insisted that he firmed that all cast mem- are those of the author and accusations, would not go ahead with bers are interested in the not necessarily those of M i c h a e l the project unless all the project. At this point it The Observer. m a n - main actors were com- may prove difficult to Contact Genna McCabe at a g e s t o mitted. Rumors flew arrange everyone’s sched- [email protected]

ANDREA ARCHER | Observer Graphic page 14 The Observer N CLASSIFIEDS Thursday, November 19, 2009 NBA Hawks win their sixth game in a row behind Johnson Wizards end Cavs’ five-game winning streak; Knicks win second game of the year; 76ers come from behind to win

The Heat played without Udonis on a jumper. He fouled Stevenson, Associated Press Haslem, who sat out after falling his old pseudo-rival from postsea- ATLANTA — Joe Johnson made on his left shoulder in a loss to sons past. He missed another it two straight 30-point games, Oklahoma City the previous night. jumper, with Stevenson in his Josh Smith dominated during a Then, Quentin Richardson sus- face. And then James was whis- decisive first-half run and the tained a lower back strain early in tled for a technical for arguing Atlanta Hawks won their sixth in the third quarter and didn’t that a foul — and not a jump ball the row, beating the Miami Heat return, further cutting into — should have been called when 105-90 on Wednesday night to Miami’s depth. Stevenson’s hand stopped the reclaim a share of the NBA’s best reigning league MVP on a drive to record. Wizards 108, Cavs 91 the basket. Johnson scored 30 points on the LeBron James was stymied heels of a 35-point effort against down the stretch by DeShawn Knicks 110, Pacers 103 Portland on Monday. Smith was Stevenson, Antawn Jamison deliv- Al Harrington scored 13 of his all over the stat sheet: 16 points, ered 31 points and 10 rebounds 26 points in the fourth quarter 14 rebounds, seven assists, two in his season debut, and the against his former team, and the blocks and two steals. Washington Wizards beat the New York Knicks beat the Indiana The Hawks (10-2) remained Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday Pacers on Wednesday night to perfect at home and finally night to end a six-game losing snap a six-game losing streak. seemed to awaken the city of streak. Larry Hughes had 22 points and Atlanta to just how good this team Wearing a white protective 10 rebounds, Wilson Chandler might be. The first sellout of the sleeve over the right shoulder that scored 18 points and David Lee season, 18,729, turned out at sidelined him since October, added 17 for the Knicks (2-9), Philips Arena. Jamison looked in midseason who overcame a double-digit Michael Beasley led the Heat form from the start, scoring 13 deficit in the final period. Eddy with 21 points. Dwyane Wade was points in the first quarter. Curry scored 10 points in 12 min- held to 15 on 6-of-18 shooting, James finished with 34 points utes in his first game since he tore ending a streak of 23 straight reg- and nine assists, but he scored his right calf muscle on the open- ular-season games with at least only six points in the fourth quar- ing day of training camp. 20 points. ter while shooting 3 for 7. No one Danny Granger scored 30 of his The Hawks took control by else scored more than 10 points 33 points in the first half, but outscoring Miami 28-8 over the for Cleveland, which was without fouled out in the fourth quarter final 8 minutes of the first half. the injured Shaquille O’Neal and and wasn’t a factor after halftime. Johnson got things rolling with a Anderson Varejao. Dahntay Jones added 25 points 3-pointer, but Atlanta did most of The Cavaliers had been figuring for the Pacers (5-4), who had won its damage out in the open court out how to play short-handed, five straight. with Smith leading the way. winning five consecutive games Indiana shot 59 percent in the He had a thunderous dunk off a heading into Wednesday. But first half, but 24 percent in the steal by Jamal Crawford and lob after racing to a 17-point lead in second. pass from Mike Bibby, and anoth- the second quarter, they allowed The Pacers led 93-80 in the er dunk after Johnson swiped an the Wizards to come back, led fourth quarter before the Knicks errant pass by Wade. Finally, with mainly by Jamison. got hot. Back-to-back 3-pointers the quarter winding down and the He did have help. Gilbert by Harrington cut Indiana’s lead Hawks stretching their lead, Arenas began 3 of 16 — and fin- to 97-96 with 3:56 to play, and Smith bulled his way inside and ished 6 for 22 — but wound up New York finally took the lead on powered right through Jermaine with 18 points, eight assists and a pair of free throws by Hughes O’Neal to bank in a shot and draw six rebounds, and Caron Butler with 3:11 to go. the foul. had 19 points. The Wizards finally Granger fouled out with 1:26 Smith pumped his fist defiantly got to put all three of their past left and the Knicks leading 101- while O’Neal stared in disbelief, All-Stars on the court at the same 100. New York pulled away from AP as if wondering what he could do time. there as Granger sat on the bench Hawks forward josh Smith drives to the basket against Heat to slow the Hawks’ forward. He Jamison injured his shoulder with his head down. forward Michael Beasely during Atlanta’s 105-90 win Wednesday. had 11 points, five rebounds, an during an exhibition game last Granger shot 11 for 14, includ- assist and a block during the run, month against Cleveland, coinci- ing 5 of 6 3-pointers. He did it all, 88-76. The Pacers hung on and and passed to Williams for the pushing Atlanta to a 60-43 half- dentally, and after that healed, he scoring on drives and jumpers led by 11 when he returned to layup on the fast break. time lead. was sidelined with the flu. while still finding time to grab six action at the 6:29 mark. The Bobcats never got off a shot Miami cut its deficit to five After Jamison’s jumper put boards. The Pacers shot 59 per- on their final possession. points late in third quarter, but Washington ahead 60-57 midway cent in the first half and led 69-54 76ers 86, Bobcats 84 Stephen Jackson scored 10 of the Hawks reserves helped ice the through the third quarter, James at the break. Lou Williams’ layup with 3.1 his 26 points in the fourth quarter. victory early in the fourth. Marvin went into take-over-the-game The Pacers came out cold in the seconds remaining lifted the Gerald Wallace added 11 points Williams was the only starter on mode for the next 1½ minutes. He second half, missing seven of their Philadelphia 76ers to a come- and 12 rebounds for the reeling the floor as Atlanta quickly made three consecutive 3-point- first eight shots. Hughes made a from-behind victory over the Bobcats (3-8), who dropped their restored its lead to 91-75, holding ers, a personal 9-0 run that gave 3-pointer to cut Indiana’s lead to Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday sixth straight and fell to 0-6 on the Heat without a field goal until the Cavaliers a 66-60 lead. 71-62. night. the road. Michael Beasley finally scored But Butler and Andray Blatche Jones made a 3-pointer, and Andre Iguodala scored 25 Jackson played his second with 7:22 remaining. Zaza combined for 11 points during a Tyler Hansbrough had a dunk points, Williams had 19 and Elton game for the Bobcats since being Pachulia, Joe Smith, Jamal 16-2 run that put the Wizards and a three-point play during a Brand contributed season highs of acquired with Acie Law from Crawford and Maurice Evans ahead 95-78 with a little more 10-1 run that gave Indiana an 82- 19 points, 11 rebounds and six Golden State on Monday for Raja combined with Williams to put the than 6 minutes remaining. Much 63 lead. blocked shots for the Sixers, who Bell and Vladimir Radmanovic. visiting team away. of that stretch came with James New York bounced back with snapped a two-game losing Jackson nearly erased a seven- This was a rematch of last sea- taking a breather on the sideline. an 11-0 run that included six streak. Rodney Carney had 10 point deficit single-handedly in son’s opening-round playoff When he returned to the court, points by Harrington, but Indiana points for Philadelphia. the fourth quarter. He hit a tough series, won by the Hawks in seven instead of leading a comeback, still led 86-76 at the end of the With the score tied at 84, Boris jumper in the lane and then games. They were swept in the James became part of the prob- third. Diaw missed a baseline jumper drained a 3-pointer to give following round by LeBron James lem. He turned the ball over with Granger committed his fifth foul and Iguodala gathered the Charlotte an 82-81 advantage and the Cleveland Cavaliers. an errant pass. He shot an airball with 11:07 to play and Indiana up rebound. He dribbled to midcourt with 2:09 left.

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1 Miami (Ohio) (42) 1 2 North Dakota (2) 2 3 Denver (2) 4 4 Mass.-Lowell (3) 5 5 Cornell 3 6 Michigan State (1) 13 7 Colorado College 10 8 Bemidji State 7 9 Yale 12 10 Alaska Fairbanks 9 11 Massachusetts 14 12 Nebraska-Omaha 11 13 Quinnipiac 20 14 NOTRE DAME 8 15 Wisconsin NR 16 Michigan 6 17 Vermont 15 18 Boston College 16 19 Princeton 19 20 Minnesota-Duluth 18 21 Ferris State NR 22 St. Cloud State NR 23 Colgate NR 24 Boston University 17 25 Merrimack NR

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AP team previous Tennesse Titans owner Bud Adams looks on during the Titans’ Aug. 15 preseason game. Adams is being investigated 1 Washington 1 for making an obsence hand gesture during the Titan’s 41-17 victory over Buffalo Sunday. 2 Villanova 2 3 Princeton 4 4 Oregon 5 5 Florida 3 Owners don’t always set example 6 Colorado 6 7 West Virginia 7 Associated Press Make sure they don’t stray video. That led to an obliga- Dodgers. They don’t, but 8 Florida State 9 near the owner’s box. tory fine from Goodell, and they do care about the 9 Texas Tech 8 Roger Goodell was hang- Apparently youthful exu- an obligatory apology of McCourts spending so much 10 Stanford 14 ing with the common folks berance got the better of sorts by way of a prepared money on lawyers that they 11 Penn State 11 last Sunday, enjoying the Bud Adams. The calendar statement. won’t have enough to sign 12 Syracuse 10 experience of an NFL game may say he’s 86, but Adams That’s unusual only free agent John Lackey. 13 Minnesota 17 from end zone seats in seems to take as much because most of the time Still, being an owner used 14 Duke 15 Tennessee. It was, he would pleasure berating his oppo- owners only issue state- to mean never having to 15 Georgetown 12 say later, a perfectly fine day nents as he did when he and ments when they’re heading explain yourself. If you’ve 16 Illinois 13 to watch football. his Houston Oilers won the out of town with their team got enough money to own a 17 Arizona State 16 No drunks puking in the first American Football in the middle of the night or, team, other people can do it 18 Iowa State 18 aisle next to him. No foul- League championship nearly as Redskins owner Dan for you. 19 BYU 22 mouthed fans screaming a half century ago. Snyder did recently, explain- Mark Cuban has taken 20 Virginia 19 obscenities in his ear. And he knows something ing why it was a bad idea that a step further, if only 21 Providence 21 Just an elderly man about the extended middle for fans to bring signs into because he would never get 22 SMU 25 prancing about, flipping off finger. A lot of people in the stadium calling him an anything done if he had to 23 UTEP NR Buffalo fans with both mid- Houston gave it to him when idiot. keep talking about every 24 NOTRE DAME NR 25 New Mexico dle fingers while celebrating he carted his team off to Out in Los Angeles, Frank fine he’s collected or every 20 the Titans’ 41-17 victory Tennessee, leaving behind a and Jamie McCourt have insult he’s handed out. over the Bills. mountain of taxpayer debt been issuing all kinds of When the Dallas Mavericks Worried about the trash in at the Astrodome. statements, thinking, per- owner feels the need to the stands ruining your Unfortunately for Adams, haps, that fans really do insult Kenyon Martin’s game and setting a bad his in-your-face moment care which one comes out of mother, he sends his regrets NCAA Football example for your children? was captured by a fan on a divorce owning the on his blog. AFCA Division III Poll IN BRIEF team prev

1 Mount Union (39) 1 Magic joins Lebron in plan Brown’s Quinn fined by Selig discusses playoff 2 Wis.-Whitewater (1) 2 to retire Jordan’s No. 23 NFL for low hit on Suggs schedule and instant replay 3 Wesley 3 NEW YORK — Magic Johnson BEREA, Ohio— Cleveland Browns CHICAGO — Baseball plans to cut 4 St. John’s (Minn.) 4 would go along with LeBron James’ quarterback Brady Quinn has been down on off days during the postsea- 5 Central (Iowa) 5 plan to have NBA players stop wear- fined by the NFL for his low hit on son next year. 6 Linfield 6 ing No. 23. Baltimore’s Terrell Suggs. After throw- Commissioner Bud Selig said 7 Case Reserve 7 James said last week he would ing an interception in Monday night’s Wednesday he’s working on tightening 8 Monmouth (Ill.) 8 change jersey numbers next season 16-0 loss to the Ravens, Quinn dived at up the 2010 playoff schedule so there 9 Mary Hardin-Baylor 9 in honor of Michael Jordan, and said Suggs’ knees while trying to bring down will be fewer gaps between games. 10 Thomas More 10 no other players should wear it, cornerback Chris Carr, who had picked Los Angeles Angels manager Mike either. him off. Suggs had to leave the game Scioscia criticized the current playoff Critics of his plan said other players and could miss significant playing time. format after the Yankees and Angels before Jordan deserved the honor at Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis accused played only eight times in 20 days least as much, with some using Quinn of a cheap shot. going into Game 6 of the AL champi- Johnson and Larry Bird as examples. Quinn understands why the Ravens onship series. around the dial But Johnson said if there was a deci- were mad and can appreciate them Selig also said he would continue to sion to retire No. 23, he and Bird questioning his intentions. discuss instant replay. It’s not expected would “be the first ones to say it “I can see why they’d be upset,” he to be a major topic when owners have College Football should happen.” said. “But again, he wasn’t even in my a full meeting Thursday morning, Colorado at Oklahoma State Speaking to a small group of vision. I was trying to get to the ball. He even though there were several 7:30 p.m., ESPN reporters during a video conference, cut across my face as I was already try missed calls by umpires during the Johnson also praised Kareem Abdul- to jump down for the tackle.” postseason. College Basketball Jabbar for coming forward with news Quinn dropped his head and threw In the past, Selig has resisted the that he has leukemia, saying his for- his body into Suggs’ right knee, think- idea of expanded video replay. to North Carolina vs. Ohio State mer teammate would help in the fight ing he would be able to bring down judge if home runs have cleared the 9:30 p.m., ESPN2 against cancer. Carr. fence or are fair or foul. page 16 The Observer N SPORTS Thursday, November 19, 2009

NFL MLB Russell sacked as quarterback Tracy and Scioscia win manager of year awards

Joe Maddon of the Rays were Associated Press honored last year. NEW YORK — The Los Colorado was 18-28 and 14 Angeles Angels could have 1/2 games behind NL West- crumbled when pitcher Nick leading Los Angeles when Adenhart was killed in a car general manager Dan O’Dowd accident in April, overcome by dismissed Hurdle on May 29 waves of grief and sadness. and offered the job to Tracy. Mike Scioscia kept them “I didn’t immediately say moving forward. yes,” Tracy recalled. “I asked “There wasn’t one defining for 60 minutes to think about moment,” he said. “I think as it and he told me you can have the season started to evolve 60 but you can’t have 61 guys found that because he sense of pur- needed some- pose to play “I think as the season body down in baseball again the dugout to and they played started to evolve guys manage that it at a very, found that sense of night.” very high purpose to play base- Tracy was sold level.” when O’Dowd For his deft ball again.” told him he just touch during a wanted to see trying season, Mike Scioscia the team play Scioscia won Angels coach better. He the AL Manager thought he of the Year could take care award on Wednesday for the of that — and the Rockies second time. Jim Tracy of responded to his steady hand. Colorado was selected for the They went 74-42 the rest of NL honor. the way, extending the division Tracy became the second race to the final weekend manager to win the award before settling for the wild after taking over during the card. AP season, joining Jack McKeon There was no Rocktober this Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell is sacked by Broncos lineman Vonnie Holliday during for Florida in 2003. Less than year — Colorado lost to Oakland’s 23-3 loss on September 27. Russell was replaced at quarterback by Bruce Gradkowski. an hour after the award was Philadelphia in the division announced, the Rockies said series — but it was still quite Tracy had been rewarded with the turnaround for the club as a rookie before finally struggled on the deep passes and Tracy, who was fired after Associated Press a three-year contract. signing his deal after the he was supposed to be so “What we’re talking about leading the Pittsburgh Pirates ALAMEDA, Calif. — The first game of the season. He proficient with because of this afternoon, to a 68-94 Oakland Raiders benched played briefly down the his big arm. According to it’s probably as record in 2007. former No. 1 overall pick stretch before getting the STATS LLC, Russell has com- flattering an “But what is more The 53-year- JaMarcus Russell on starting job a year ago. pleted just 2 of 34 passes experience as intriguing for me is old Tracy was Wednesday, handing the Russell was inconsistent in that have gone more than 20 I’ve come to out of baseball starting job to journeyman his first full season as a yards downfield for 85 yards, realize during what is still out there before becoming Bruce Gradkowski for the starter, but showed some one touchdown and five the course of for our ballclub.” the Rockies’ foreseeable future. bright signs with a strong interceptions. my professional bench coach in Coach Tom Cable made the finish to the season that “We’ve got guys open, and career in ath- Jim Tracy November 2008. announcement of the change included wins over Houston I think we’re getting better letics,” Tracy “With as following practice as the and Tampa Bay. in understanding what we’re said. “And obvi- Rockies coach young as we are Raiders (2-7) prepare to play Instead of having a break- doing,” Cable said. “We’ve ously a new and with as the Cincinnati Bengals on through in his third season, got to put the ball in their contract is much as we Sunday. Cable said this was Russell has regressed and hands and find a way to do extremely exciting. But what grew in such a short period of not a temporary move, that has been booed regularly at that. I think this will give us is more intriguing for me is time, I can’t even begin to tell his plan is to stick with home games. He has com- an opportunity to do that.” what is still out there for our you how much I’m looking for- Gradkowski. pleted just 46.8 percent of This will be just the second ballclub.” ward to the future,” he said. “I don’t want to be like his passes this season, with start for Gradkowski since Tracy received 29 first-place Scioscia managed the Angels that,” he said. “This is where nine interceptions and five 2006. He started one game votes and two seconds for 151 to their third consecutive divi- we’re headed and what lost fumbles and the second last year in Cleveland, going points in balloting by the sion title during one of his we’re going to do. He’ll take worst passer rating in the 5-for-16 for 18 yards and Baseball Writers’ Association most difficult seasons in the this team and go with it.” league at 47.7. two interceptions for a pass- of America. Scioscia got 15 dugout. Los Angeles has Russell was not in the lock- Cable said he still believes er rating of 1.0 in a 31-0 loss first-place votes, 10 seconds earned six postseason berths er room during the media in Russell’s future even if all to Pittsburgh. He started 11 and one third for 106 points. in the last eight years under access period and was not signs appear to be pointing games as a rookie for Tampa The Rockies promoted Tracy Scioscia, who was a catcher available for comment after to him becoming one of the Bay in 2006, winning three from bench coach after Clint for the Dodgers for 13 seasons the decision was announced. more notable draft busts. of them. Hurdle was fired in late May and retired in 1994. Cable said Russell was disap- Russell will be the No. 2 Gradkowski is 17 for 30 for and won the wild-card race. The Angels used 14 starting pointed by the decision but quarterback this week 163 yards and two intercep- Scioscia and the Angels paid pitchers and played without worked hard in practice against the Bengals. tions as a backup in Oakland tribute to sluggers Torii Wednesday “This is in no way giving this season. He tried to lead Adenhart with Hunter and Cable said owner Al Davis up on the guy,” Cable said. a comeback last week their fifth AL “But those things V l a d i m i r gave him the autonomy to “This is just trying to jump- against Kansas City before West title in six Guerrero for make the decision on his start this team and really his pass in the final minute years. really weren’t about long stretches own and supported the break it down and make a deflected off receiver “Some things, us. They were about due to injuries. move. decision based on what gives Heyward-Bey’s hands and you’re never the Adenhart family.” The team’s “As we all know, it’s impor- us the best chance to win.” knees before being intercept- prepared for,” biggest chal- tant to include him in every- In 28 career games, ed by Mike Brown around Scioscia said. lenge was mov- thing so he knows what’s Russell has completed 51.6 the 10-yard line to seal a 16- “But those Mike Scioscia ing past the sor- going on with this football percent of his passes with 17 10 win for the Chiefs. things really Angels coach row it felt after team,” Cable said. touchdowns, 21 interceptions “I thought last week there weren’t about A d e n h a r t ’ s Cable had pulled Russell and 14 lost fumbles for a were some good things and us. They were death. for ineffectiveness in two of passer rating of 65.5. He had definitely some things to about the Adenhart family and “For a long time, it wasn’t the past three games as he started 25 of the past 26 learn from,” Gradkowski I think as we supported them easy for our club,” Scioscia grew more frustrated with games for Oakland, missing said before the decision was we found some peace.” said. Russell’s inaccuracy and only one last year with an announced. “All we can do is Ron Gardenhire finished sec- Scioscia, who turns 51 on poor decision-making in his injury. keep working and get bet- ond in the AL voting for the Nov. 27, was credited for giv- third season in the NFL. The Raiders used top 10 ter.” second straight year and fifth ing his players time to grieve The Raiders believed picks the past two seasons to Gradkowski got limited time during his eight seasons while gently insisting on Russell would be the quar- surround Russell with practice time with the first as Minnesota manager. He accountability as an early terback to turn the strug- speedy playmakers, drafting team for most of the season also placed third in 2002, slump lingered. Los Angeles gling franchise around when running back Darren as the Raiders worked on when Scioscia was honored responded by surging to they drafted him No. 1 out of McFadden and receiver developing Russell. He got a for the first time, but has another division title and mak- LSU in 2007 and eventually Darrius Heyward-Bey. But few more chances last week never won the award. Tony La ing it to the AL championship gave him a contract with Oakland has been unable to and now will get the bulk of Russa of the Cardinals, a four- series, eliminating postseason about $31 million in guaran- generate a big-play offense, the time with the first team. time winner, was a distant nemesis Boston along the way. teed money. But his career scoring just 88 points in the He expects that to be a big second in the NL with 55 The baseball honors contin- has sputtered from the start. first nine games. help this week against the points. ue Thursday with the NL Cy He had a lengthy holdout Russell has particularly Bengals. Lou Piniella of the Cubs and Young Award. Thursday, November 19, 2009 The Observer N SPORTS page 17

NFL NCAA Fewell makes good NCAA grad rates improve

athlete enrolls at one school, athletes were at 54 percent. Associated Press impression on first day then transfers to another, Baseball came in at 69 per- INDIANAPOLIS — College neither school receives cred- cent on the NCAA study, but 300 yards in any of its past athletes are still setting it if the athlete graduates. had 47 percent on the feder- Associated Press seven outings. records and dispelling myths NCAA officials believe the al report. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Though Fewell said the job is — in the classroom. improving numbers can be Bowl Subdivision teams Bills have a new starting quar- Fitzpatrick’s on a week to Just like the late NCAA attributed to stronger eligi- came in at 67 percent terback in Ryan Fitzpatrick. week basis, the quarterback President Myles Brand bility standards for incoming (NCAA) and 55 percent (fed- They practiced in pads on a said he’s been told something believed they could. freshmen and a greater eral). Wednesday for the first time different. The NCAA’s latest gradua- emphasis on academics dur- “I’m especially pleased that anyone can remember. “I think right now it’s my tion numbers show nearly ing Brand’s tenure as presi- with the progress in baseball As for addressing all those job,” Fitzpatrick said. “I think four out of five student-ath- dent. and men’s basketball,” Isch false-start penalties the Bills right now he’s handing me the letes earn their diplomas on “I think everyone under- said. “Over the last eight have been committing this job and I’m going to go ahead time, an all-time high, and stands how much this has years, baseball is up 10 season? and try to take it.” federal statistics show ath- changed the culture on cam- points, and basketball is up Well, Perry Fewell joked that Receiver Terrell Owens letes are still more likely to pus and I expect that will 5 points. Football is up 3 he threatened to start cutting backed the quarterback graduate on time than other continue to be the case in percentage points in the off players’ fin- switch, noting students. the future,” said Walter bowl subdivision.” gers if they that Fitzpatrick, “The misconception is that Harrison, chairman of the Of the top 10 teams in the jump the snap “I’m probably a little in his fifth sea- NCAA student-athletes are committee on academic per- BCS standings, Cincinnati, count in prac- son, is more not good students,” interim formance. “I think coaches now fifth in the standings, tice. bit more fired up, a experienced NCAA President Jim Isch are clearly more aware of was the only school to top 70 H o w e v e r lot more emotional I than Edwards, said in a conference call the Academic Progress Rate. percent in both reports. interim his title would say.” who is in his Wednesday. “The truth, as They know how it’s calculat- Texas, which is third in the might be, third year. And Myles reminded people, is ed, and most importantly standings, and Georgia Tech, Fewell made Owens noted he that they could perform in they know that they have to which is seventh, had the some lasting Perry Fewell t h o u g h t the classroom and they out- do well in the classroom and lowest scores. Both came in impressions on Bills coach Fitzpatrick had performed the general stu- stay on track to graduate.” at 49 percent (NCAA) and 41 his first full day earned the right dent body in almost every Female athletes outper- percent (federal). as Bills head to take over measure.” formed their male counter- And half of the top 10 coach after Buffalo abruptly after winning two of three NCAA statistics show 79 parts, 88 percent to 72 per- teams in the BCS standings fired Dick Jauron on Tuesday. games. percent of all freshmen cent, and the only women’s — Florida, Texas, Boise “We had fun,” Fewell said, As for the coaching change, entering school in 2002-03 sport to score lower than 79 State, Georgia Tech and LSU who has little time to prepare Owens shrugged. graduated within six years, percent was bowling (74 — failed to reach 50 percent for his debut on Sunday, when “What’s new?” he said, matching last year’s record percent). Women’s basket- in the federal report. the Bills (3-6) travel to play at referring to a Bills team that’s high. The four-class average, ball came in at 83 percent But Harrison believes the Jacksonville (5-4). switched offensive coordina- for students entering college under NCAA guidelines and numbers will increase again “I’m probably a little bit tors in September, when Turk between the fall of 1999 and 64 percent on the federal next year, the first time the more fired up, a lot more emo- Schonert was fired. Owens the fall of 2002, also was 79 report. NCAA will measure the tional I would say,” he said, added he contacted Jauron to percent, a 1 percentage The three biggest men’s impact of more stringent eli- comparing his thank him and point increase over last sports — football, basketball gibility standards that style to that of wish him well. year’s record. and baseball — all failed to require athletes to accumu- the ever low- “He’s got some fire in Jauron was The federal numbers are top 70 percent in the NCAA late 20 percent of their cred- key Jauron. fired after going lower, 64 percent for ath- report. its toward graduation each “Whether (the him and I like what 24-33 in three- letes, but still 2 percentage Men’s basketball and year. players) take he did in the first plus seasons in points higher than the gen- Football Championship “Next year’s rate I think on those char- meeting.” Buffalo, and eral student body that does Subdivision teams (formerly will show progress but even acteristics or with the team in not have access to all the Division I-AA) had the lowest so, I think this year’s num- not, I don’t jeopardy of assistance provided to stu- rates of any sports, coming bers show we have made know. I just Ryan Fitzpatrick missing the play- dent-athletes. in at 64 percent under NCAA real success,” Harrison said. know that I’m Bills quarterback offs for a 10th Federal statistics do not calculations. Basketball “I want to congratulate our going to get the straight year. include the performance of players scored 48 percent on student-athletes for proving team to try to Fewell showed transfer students. So if an the federal report, while FCS the critics wrong.” focus on one game, he’s not afraid of trying some- Jacksonville.” thing new. He had his players Fitzpatrick was among sev- practice in pads, and intends eral players who noticed an to do so again on Thursday. NFL immediate difference. Under Jauron, the Bills nor- “He’s got some fire in him mally only practiced in pads and I like what he did in the on Thursdays during a game first meeting,” Fitzpatrick week. Pats won’t address 4th-down play said. “He’s here to kind of “I just felt like Jacksonville is break us out of our little funk, a very physical football team, and I think he’s a good guy to and I felt like going into this think we’ve all got to move for- 2006. Their previous two-game Associated Press do it.” week that we needed to have a ward and understand that losing streak came in the 14th After spending the past three mindset of being physical,” FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Bill we’re playing a great opponent and 15th games in 2002 — seasons as the Fewell said. Belichick has heard enough one that really gave our offense against the Tennessee Titans Bills defensive He’s also con- about his fourth-down decision a lot of problems the last time and the Jets. coordinator, “So I kind of got up in centrating on that failed. So has Tom Brady. we played them and that has a The Patriots know New York Fewell’s first correcting the The Patriots returned lot of good players. can do it again as they try to big decision, their face a little bit numerous men- Wednesday for their first prac- “It’s already Wednesday, that rebound from the emotional not surprising- and just made my tal errors that tice since Sunday night’s 35-34 game was last Sunday and real- loss at Indianapolis. ly, came on presence felt. have cost the loss in which their coach went ly that game can’t help us at all “It takes a lot out of you,” offense in an Bills on offense. for it on fourth-and-2 from the moving forward, so it doesn’t cornerback Jonathan Wilhite attempt to Buffalo has been New England 28-yard line really do us a lot of good to said, “but I think just the spark a unit Perry Fewell penalized 22 instead of punting with a six- waste energy thinking about it respect (we have) for the Jets that’s sputtered Bills coach times for false- point lead. They fell a yard or talking about it. We’ve got to and how good of a team they this season. start penalties, short and the Indianapolis Colts just go worry about the Jets.” are, I think we need to focus Electing to go including nine in scored a touchdown and extra Not as much, though, as they more on them instead of with Fitzpatrick over Trent a 6-3 loss to Cleveland on Oct. point for the victory. might have earlier in the sea- dwelling on the past.” Edwards, Fewell said he and 11, and five more against “Today is Wednesday,” son. Safety Brandon McGowan the staff believe Fitzpatrick Tennessee. Belichick said. “We talk about Brady had his worst game of said he got over the loss “right gives the Bills “the best oppor- Fewell said he was ready to Wednesday.” the year in the second week, a after it happened. Like Coach tunity.” cut off a player’s finger during His players delivered the 16-9 loss at New York. But the said, ‘the past is the past.’ “ The switch in quarterbacks practice, but joked that Bills same message: The Colts are in Jets (4-5) have lost their last Reggie Wayne caught a 1- comes after Edwards was head trainer Bud Carpenter the past, it’s time to prepare for three games and trail the yard scoring pass from Peyton yanked after having an inter- advised him against it. Sunday’s game against the New Patriots (6-3) in the AFC East Manning with 13 seconds left ception returned for a touch- “So I kind of got up in their York Jets. race. Sunday night despite being down with 3 minutes left in a face a little bit and just made On the fourth-down play, New England usually bounces guarded closely by Wilhite. Still, 41-17 loss at Tennessee last my presence felt,” Fewell said. Kevin Faulk appeared to be back well from big losses — the second-year cornerback weekend. It was Edwards’ first Safety George Wilson is no beyond the first-down marker and Sunday night’s against its had a decent game against one game back after sustaining a stranger to Fewell’s fiery when he bobbled Brady’s pass, top AFC rival was huge. of the NFL’s best receivers. concussion in a 16-13 over- approach, and credited the which wasn’t perfectly accu- “It’s tough,” Brady said. “You “There are some things that time win against the New York coach for rallying the players rate. He quickly gained control, lose those games and emotion- happen in every game that Jets on Oct. 18. during a team meeting prior to but the ball was spotted just ally you’re pretty drained and pretty much a player did what Fitzpatrick rallied the Bills practice. short of the marker and the it’s disappointing for everybody, he could do and there’s not to beat the Jets and then went “He’s in control, he made Colts took over. but the reality is there’s a lot of always the optimal result on 1-1 in two starts. The offense that impression,” Wilson said. The quarterback wouldn’t games left for us and we all that,” Belichick said. “And then has struggled no matter who’s “He conveyed his message in a address whether he could have understand that.” there are other times when called the plays. It ranks 29th way that guys wouldn’t auto- put the ball in a better place. The last time the Patriots lost players didn’t do what they in the NFL in yards gained, is matically just turn off the “I’m worried about the Jets,” two straight, they were beaten were expected to do (and) that’s averaging a little over 15 switch. He did a great job of Brady said. “I think I’d talked a at home by the Colts and Jets in something that you can cor- points and hasn’t generated setting the tone.” lot about the Colts game and I the eighth and ninth games of rect.” page 18 The Observer N SPORTS Thursday, November 19, 2009

NFL NBA Quinn’s return to field Lebron plays football too? off to shaky beginning Associated Press BEREA, Ohio — If LeBron “I can see why they’d be James truly believes he can Associated Press upset,” he said. “But again, he help the Cleveland Browns, BEREA, Ohio — Brady Quinn’s wasn’t even in my vision. I was coach Eric Mangini has an rebirth as Cleveland’s starting trying to get to the ball. He cut orange helmet waiting for quarterback is already deeply across my face as I was already him. troubled. trying to jump down for the tack- “I think he should come on After one game. le.” down,” Mangini said, smil- Quinn, who lost his job 10 Quinn received a letter inform- ing. “I know he’s pretty busy quarters into the season and got ing him of the fine. He would not right now, but if he wants to it back five weeks later, inherited divulge the penalty but said it give it a shot, the guy is gift- a historically bad offense with was “a good amount.” ed. He’s competitive and few playmakers and no direction On the final play of the game, tough. I’m sure whatever he or identity. In his return on Browns wide receiver Josh applied himself to, he’d Monday night, Quinn’s seventh Cribbs was flattened by Ravens probably be good in baseball career start ended with his sixth defensive end Dwan Edwards, or soccer or swimming.” loss, a defeat that left him visibly who delivered a forearm blow The NBA superstar, who shaken afterward. under Cribbs’ chin. Cribbs was was an All-State wide He wasn’t upset about losing to carted off the field and spent sev- receiver in high school, said Baltimore or his two intercep- eral hours in the hospital under- Tuesday night that if he put tions, one of which was returned going tests. the time and commitment for a back-breaking touchdown. Cribbs had pitched the ball into it, he could be a good Quinn was distraught by his low when he was drilled by Edwards. football player. Mangini hit on Terrell Suggs, a collision The nasty shot led to speculation agreed, calling James “a that injured the linebacker and that it was done in retaliation for freak athletically” and said led to accusations by Baltimore Quinn’s hit on Suggs. the 6-foot-8, 260-pounder linebacker Ray Lewis that he Cribbs, who did not practice on could be dangerous at tight took a cheap shot. Wednesday because of a sore end, wide receiver or even AP That hurt Quinn. Still does. neck, said he spoke to Edwards outside linebacker. Cavaliers forward Lebron James flexes his muscles after drawing a “I’m not going to lie to you,” he and Lewis on Tuesday and they When the gist of Mangini’s foul during Cleveland’s 114-108 win over Golden State Tuesday. said Wednesday. “Definitely, see- assured him there was no malice. comments was relayed to ing someone who I’ve known off “They reached out to me and James, he smiled — but did- lete. If he wants to try to game. I just don’t think you the field happen like that to him, let me know that it wasn’t on n’t take the bait. play a little bit now, we’d be can step off the basketball yeah, it affects you. I’m never out purpose,” Cribbs said. “It hap- “I had what I had to say, more than willing to pick court after not going there to do that. It’s tough to pened all so quick and he and that was it,” James said him up.” through this year in and shake off, probably more than (Edwards) thought I was trying to before his Cavaliers played Browns nose tackle Shaun year out and just play foot- anything else in that game.” come block him after I pitched at the Washington Wizards Rogers isn’t convinced ball. From that standpoint, I Quinn was fined an undisclosed the ball. So they assured me they on Wednesday night. James could step into the just don’t think it’s possible. sum by the NFL for the infrac- didn’t mean nothing by it and it Quarterback Brady Quinn NFL and be able to handle You have to weather and tion, which resulted in a 15-yard wasn’t revenge. I’m sure he did- also heard about James’ the pounding. condition your body to take penalty. He apologized to Suggs n’t mean to intentionally hurt me. football fetish. He would “I heard that comment,” this punishment.” and the Ravens following the Hopefully he didn’t mean it.” love to have a target to Rogers said. “I have mixed So what if James had a game and plans to reach out to Cribbs also said that the deci- throw to like James in the emotions about that. A great year to train? Could he do it them again. sion to lateral the ball and try to red zone. athlete? Yes. A football play- then? “I wasn’t trying to go for him,” score despite being down 16-0 in “That’d be great,” Quinn er? No.” “Yeah, he might make a Quinn said. “I was trying to go for the closing seconds was not part said. “Tell him to suit up Rogers then looked into heck of a tight end,” Rogers the ball carrier. Unfortunately, a of the play sent in by Cleveland’s and let us know, we’ll get TV cameras. said. “I’d like to see him out thing like that can happen. I’m coaches. Browns coach Eric him working. Obviously he’s “Yeah LeBron, I said it,” there running down the praying for him. Hopefully he’ll Mangini was criticized for having an incredibly talented ath- he said. “It’s a punishing seam.” be all right.” his team run that play with the Quinn threw an interception — game out of reach. a pass that caromed off wide “It was a call at the line,” receiver Mike Furrey’s hands — Cribbs said. “Brady had let us to Chris Carr, and while attempt- know to keep the ball alive, that ing to bring down Baltimore’s he was going to throw the slant cornerback, he dived at Suggs’ to me at the line and to keep the legs. The Ravens’ top pass rusher ball alive. He gave the signal to sprained his right knee and is keep it alive, but it wasn’t a call expected to miss several weeks. that came in from the sideline.” Quinn said he didn’t see Suggs Cribbs said Mangini apologized and insists he was just trying to to the team for calling a pass on stop Carr. However, he under- the final play. Cribbs felt that was stands why the Ravens might be unnecessary and isn’t upset mad at him. about what happened. Thursday, November 19, 2009 The Observer N SPORTS page 19 NFL Ryan cries in front of players after close loss

emotions, Ryan cried in front dandy. One thing I’ll say is I’ll “I’m man enough to be me,” after the game because it was Associated Press of his players during a team be true to myself.” Ryan said. my third chance after missing FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — meeting Monday morning fol- And that means being the That means poking fun at it a few times. Those things Rex Ryan stepped to the podi- lowing New York’s 24-22 loss guy who boldly declared he himself — and his players. build up.” um and motioned for a staffer to Jacksonville on Sunday. would someday lead the Jets After putting his tissue box Patriots coach Bill Belichick to hand him something. The story, first reported by to the Super Bowl — some- down, Ryan took out a piece wouldn’t offer a reaction, but It was a blue box of tissues, the New York Post, has since thing he reiterated of paper and took a playful was asked if he has ever and the Jets coach set it generated both criticism and Wednesday by saying “I shot at Mark Sanchez, who cried. down in front of him. praise by fans and members believe I will be a champion took some heat for awkward- “I’ve coached 35 years, so “I’ve got a new sponsor,” of the media. here” — and would have a ly reading from a statement I’ve probably covered most Ryan said Wednesday, fight- “Everything’s out and some- team that the entire NFL he wrote before his postgame all the bases,” he said, paus- ing a grin. “The Jets have times you say things to your would fear. He says what’s on press conference Sunday. ing amid laughter. “I think I Toyota and I’ve got Kleenex, team and you don’t realize his mind, throwing caution to “Let me go ahead and get swore once, too.” for obvious reasons.” that everybody will find out,” the wind. Even if it includes this out and read my state- Added New England quar- Never afraid to hide his Ryan said. “That’s fine and shedding some tears. ment I had,” Ryan said, smil- terback Tom Brady: “I can’t ing. “It says here New ever imagine coach Belichick England’s pretty good. Any doing that in front of us.” questions? OK.” While some have argued It’s not the first time Ryan that the tears showed that has gotten emotional in front Ryan cares deeply, others say of his team. He teared up it’s a sign of insecurity and after the Week 1 victory over weakness — that there’s no Houston, and has had several crying in football. rah-rah moments with his “My response is that a cou- team before games. ple of four-letter words come “If I don’t fit the stereotype to mind first,” Faneca said. of coach speak or anything Right tackle Damien Woody else, so be it,” Ryan said. said it really is much ado “I’m going to always be about nothing, and the play- myself.” ers don’t care what others The Jets have lost five of outside the facility think. six after a 3-0 start, and take “You want to win for a on AFC East-leading New coach like that,” Woody said. England at Foxborough on “Whatever the perception is Sunday. Ryan acknowledged outside is irrelevant. It that the team might not have means nothing. We know how the swagger it did earlier in Rex feels about this team and the season, but the players what he was saying. That’s appreciated Ryan showing his the bottom line. If people out- feelings. side of here have a miscon- “It’s an emotional game and ception of what happened, that just showed his passion,” then, hey, that’s on them.” linebacker Calvin Pace said. Many of the players were “If I was in that situation, I also disappointed that the would’ve cried, too, man. I scene got out to the public. guess when you play a sport “To be honest with you, that like this, sometimes it’s should never have left the shocking to see a grown man meeting,” Pace said. “What express emotion.” happens in-house needs to Left guard Alan Faneca said stay in-house. That being the moment built up quickly said, I’ve seen head coaches and surprised the players, cry after wins and after loss- but left them feeling good es. I think they want so much about their coach, not embar- for us and there’s only so rassed for him. much they can do.” “No offense, but this isn’t When asked if he was sur- high school football any- prised at how big a deal the more,” Faneca said. “It’s a story had become, Ryan said fun game, but it’s a serious he needed to grab a tissue game. It’s a yearlong process and smiled. and there are a lot of things “It’s more passion than it is that get built up and pent up. anything else,” he said. “It’s I’ve cried the year we won driven that way. I have a the AFC championship with strong belief in myself and Pittsburgh and went to the this football team. If that Super Bowl. I was bawling comes out, it comes out.” page 20 The Observer N SPORTS Thursday, November 19, 2009

NBA Nowitzki’s 41 lifts Mavericks in OT

left ankle in Saturday night’s Associated Press loss to Oklahoma City. San DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki Antonio also lost guard Manu scored 11 of his season-high Ginobili in the first quarter due 41 points in overtime and the to a strained left groin. short-handed Dallas Mavericks With the game tied at 80, held on to beat the injury- Gooden was credited with a depleted San Antonio Spurs basket on a goaltending call 99-94 on Wednesday night. against Antonio McDyess with Nowitzki’s three-point play 1:58 left in regulation to put with 2:28 left in overtime put Dallas ahead. Dallas in front for good, 92-91. Duncan drove to the basket After Jason Terry hit a 15- on the next possession and footer, Nowitzki made a 3- Gooden picked up his sixth pointer on Dallas’ next posses- foul. Duncan converted both sion to stretch the lead to 97- free throws to knot the score at 91. 82 with 31 seconds remaining. Drew Gooden added 17 Nowitzki's tip-in 17 seconds points and 11 rebounds before later gave Dallas an 84-82 fouling out late in the fourth lead, but Duncan’s jump-hook quarter to help Dallas extend with 2.3 seconds remaining its winning streak to four drew San Antonio even. games. Dallas had a shot to win in Gooden, who finished last regulation, but Duncan blocked season with the Spurs before Terry’s 19-footer at the buzzer. signing with the Mavericks on Dallas held 37-35 a lead at July 20, started at center with the break after a cold-shooting Erick Dampier out because of first half by both teams. San an unknown illness. Dallas was Antonio converted 13 of its 38 also without starters Josh field goal attempts, while Howard and Shawn Marion Dallas went 16 for 43. because of left ankle injuries. The Mavericks carried a 63- Tim Duncan had 22 points 59 lead into the fourth quarter, and 14 rebounds for the Spurs, ending the third with six unan- winless in four road games this swered points capped by Tim season. Thomas’ follow with 32 sec- The Spurs were without onds left. Gooden scored 11 starting guard Tony Parker, and Nowitzki had nine in the who aggravated his sprained third. Thursday, November 19, 2009 The Observer N SPORTS page 21

py in that first game, and I am NCAA FOOTBALL hoping a lot of it was first Spartans game jitters and being anxious continued from page 24 and having a lot of open peo- ple,” McGraw said. “So I am to work into the game. hoping that we can settle down LeFevour leads CMU over Ball State “We were hoping she could tonight and play our normal move into the post a little bit game.” “It means a lot,” LeFevour said. with 1:38 to play in the half. with her size,” McGraw said. The key to the Irish’s ability Associated Press “There are a lot of great quarter- Two plays after the kickoff, “It gives us another big body in to control the ball will be sen- MUNCIE, Ind. — Dan LeFevour backs who have played here who LeFevour found Brown in the there and she is definitely ior guard and captain Melissa threw four touchdown passes, have gotten a shot at the next right flat. Wide receiver Cody capable of guarding people.” Lechlitner, who will be running ran for a fifth score and became level.” Wilson threw a big block, and A point of emphasis after last the point. the all-time leading passer in “Some of them did it in less Brown raced down the sideline week’s 27 turnovers against “Lech did a great job taking Mid-American Conference history than four years, so I’m kind of for a 21-3 lead 46 seconds before Arkansas Pine Bluff has been care of the ball, and hopefully as he led Central Michigan to a stealing it.” halftime. to limit those mistakes, accord- we will have the ball in her 35-3 victory over Ball State on LeFevour, who completed 10 of “That play changed the game,” ing to McGraw, as she did not hands a lot,” McGraw said. Wednesday night. his first 12 passes, was 14 of 17 LeFevour said. “He’s a game- like the sloppy play she saw at The Irish hope to clean up The senior quarterback for 210 yards in the first half. He breaker. Our offense and defense home. McGraw said she hopes their sloppy play and get their ignored a steady rain to complete also rushed eight times for 22 were pumped. We were in con- that the turnovers were a first road win against a tough 25 of 28 passes for 344 yards and yards in the half. He was perfect trol.” product of the team coming opponent. no interceptions before taking a after intermission, completing all LeFevour threw his first TD together while playing their seat midway through the fourth 11 of his passes for 134 yards pass to Anderson to open the first game of the season. Contact Jared Jedick at quarter. and two more TDs. scoring with 10:56 to play in the “I think we were really slop- [email protected] He threw touchdown passes of Anderson caught four passes first period. Ball State then 3 and 11 yards to tight end David for 43 yards, improving the stopped the Chippewas on four Blackburn, 82 yards to Antonio longest active NCAA streak for straight plays from the 1-yard Brown and 10 yards to Bryan receptions to 51 games. line, recovering a fumble on the her personality as she races for Anderson. He also ran 1 yard for Central Michigan (9-2, 7-0) fourth play, but BSU went three optimal team performance. a 14-0 lead in the second quarter. took a 21-3 lead at the half, and and out on its next possession. Rydberg “I did not really put pressure LeFevour now has 12,000 LeFevour’s second touchdown LeFevour directed the continued from page 24 on myself to be in the top run- yards passing, breaking the pass was big. It came two plays Chippewas 43 yards in six plays, ners; I just wanted to do my record of 11,903 established by after the Cardinals (1-10, 1-6) racing in mostly untouched from or Santa Clara University, but as best for the team,” Rydberg Byron Leftwich of Marshall from had trimmed the deficit to 14-3 a yard out for a 14-0 lead 6:32 a science pre-professional and said. 1999-2002. on a field goal by Ian McGarvey before the half. theology double major intent, Rydberg has been running she ultimately chose Notre competitively since middle Dame with some urging from school with the encouragement her high school track coach. of her parents who are both NCAA BASKETBALL “I feel like Notre Dame has runners as well. the perfect combination of rig- “Running is refreshing, it orous academics, successful allows me to take a break from athletics and service opportuni- everything that usually makes ties, and everything is support- me stressed, and at the same James leads Texas in rout ed by a strong faith in God,” time, it is also an exciting chal- Rydberg said. lenge,” Rydberg said. “I get to Gary Johnson, a junior for- championship round of the As an athlete who participates find out how strong I can really Associated Press ward who played just 14 min- O’Reilly Auto Parts CBE in a highly individual sport like be, and there is always an AUSTIN, Texas — Damion utes in Texas’ season-opening Classic. cross country, Rydberg main- opportunity to become faster, James scored 18 points and win over UC-Irvine, added 10 tains a healthy level of team stronger, and better.” No. 3 Texas continued to break points and seven rebounds. Butler 67, Northwestern 54 sportsmanship and humility in Rydberg and the rest of the in its talented group of fresh- Freshman point guard J’Covan On a good night, it’s going to Irish will be vying to show they men with a 73-41 win over Brown scored 10 points and be tough to beat No. 11 Butler. are faster, stronger and better Western Carolina on had his first assists of the sea- When a team is as short- than the rest of the competitors Wednesday night. son, finishing with three handed as Northwestern is, it’s Nov. 23 as the team races James, a senior, also grabbed assists against six turnovers. almost not a fair fight. towards its first national title. seven rebounds, falling three Harouna Mutombo scored 10 Shelvin Mack’s 15 points led short of his 39th career dou- points to lead the Catamounts four Bulldogs in double fig- Contact Molly Sammon at ble-double for the Longhorns (1-1). ures, Gordon Hayward had 14 [email protected] (2-0). Texas’ freshmen looked nerv- points and 10 rebounds, and ous Sunday against UC-Irvine, Butler overpowered and this one wasn’t without Northwestern 67-54 on early missteps. But there Wednesday night. It was the weren’t as many mistakes — Wildcats’ first game since or minutes on the court — as announcing Monday that Kevin coach Rick Barnes continued Coble, the team’s leading scor- mixing and matching young er and rebounder the last players with veterans. three years, and Jeff Ryan will Brown’s 21 minutes were the miss the rest of the season most of the young players. He with injuries. had an early turnover in the “I feel for their situation,” opening minutes and Avery Butler coach Brad Stevens Bradley put up on an air ball said. “They’re going to get it on a 3-pointer on his first figured out. They’re going to attempt. But Bradley gave be a really good team. But Texas its first lead with a steal three days after, it’s tough. It’s and dunk that started a 20-6 going to take a little time.” run. Johnson scored six points Michael Thompson led the in the spurt. Wildcats (1-1) with 16, but Brown was academically after making three 3-pointers ineligible to play last season in the first 8 1/2 minutes he and is working the rust off his was held scoreless until only 3 game, but found his shooting 1/2 minutes remained. John touch late in the first half. He Shurna added 14 for the made two 3-pointers and a Wildcats. driving, scoop layup at the It was the second victory buzzer that gave Texas a 43-24 over Northwestern in two halftime lead. years for the Bulldogs (2-0), Brown also got a rude wel- but their first in Evanston come to college ball when the since 1947-48. Butler has won Catamounts ran him into a six of its last seven games hard screen midway through against Big Ten teams. the second half. He stayed on “Butler’s been good since I the ground for a few seconds was in high school,” but was able to keep playing. Northwestern coach Bill Johnson was a prime exam- Carmody said. “They’ve tradi- ple of the luxury of depth tionally been a very good team, Texas should enjoy this season. and they’re probably just get- He played sparingly in the sea- ting their due in the last six, son opener, but was 4-of-4 eight years.” shooting in 19 minutes against Butler had to rally from dou- the Catamounts. ble figures last year to beat Texas outrebounded Western Northwestern at Hinkle Carolina 47-32 and held the Fieldhouse, but there was no Catamounts to 26 percent such scare this time around. shooting. The Bulldogs never trailed, Western Carolina was much and led by as many as 21 more athletic that UC-Irvine, points in the second half. Five but Texas will take a major players scored nine points or step up in competition next better, and the Bulldogs had 17 week against Iowa in the assists to 10 turnovers. page 22 The Observer N SPORTS Thursday, November 19, 2009

end, just communication,” he son and will provide tie. said. “There can’t be any Harangody with a challenge Sophomore wing Billy Maday 49ers blown assignments.” in the paint. Hockey scored both Irish goals in continued from page 24 Jackson said the perimeter Harangody faced a chal- continued from page 24 Saturday’s game, and he also put defense relied on trust. lenge in the paint against St. home one of the two shootout tal- against St. Francis, who it “The previous game we Francis, however, and made Fort Wayne and run a clinic for lies. Jackson said he hopes that defeated 95-72 Monday. trusted each other and got out the best of it. He made eight the kids and play in front of the will jumpstart Notre Dame’s lead- Harangody scored 27 points and defended the 3-point of his 11 free throws in the Notre Dame fans there, it should ing scorer. and had nine rebounds in the line,” he said. “We have to game. be a great situation.” “Maybe that’s going to help him game, and senior guard Ben continue doing what were “I think when we saw they But first things first — the Irish play with more confidence,” Hansbrough hit 4-of-6 3- doing in practice, just chal- got a couple early fouls, and (5-5-2, 2-2-2-1 CCHA) must deal Jackson said. “I’m hoping that pointers and scored 18 points. lenging all shots.” we saw they were physical in with the red-hot Spartans (9-2-1, happens to a few other guys, and In fact, the Irish made 52 Junior forward Tim the post, anytime we go into 6-1-1-0) on their home ice the sooner, the better.” percent of their 3-point Abromaitis scored 17 points the bonus, we might as well Thursday. Michigan State swept The offense isn’t the only area attempts, something on 6-of-10 shooting off the take advantage of it,” he said. Michigan, the preseason favorite with question marks for Notre H a r a n g o d y bench, using Sophomore forward Eugene to win the CCHA, in a home-and- Dame, as Jackson still has not set- attributed to his size to give Phelps didn’t start a game home series last weekend. tled the goaltender competition the team’s ball the Irish last year and averaged 3.7 “They’re playing with a lot of between freshman Mike Johnson movement in “We’re just looking to a n o t h e r points per game, but he jam,” Jackson said. “Obviously and junior Brad Phillips, both of the second half. have a good dimension on scored 10 against Alaska- after the kind of year they had last whom started once last weekend. “We’re just offense. Anchorage during the 49ers’ year, they’re certainly out to prove Jackson said he’d wait until the looking to have possession every time.” “We try to 86-65 win Saturday. something. So far they have.” team’s Thursday morning skate to a good posses- move him Sophomore guard Larry The Spartans’ nine wins are the finalize his plans in net for the sion every Luke Harangody around to cre- Anderson, who averaged 10.8 most in the country, and they hold weekend. time,” he said. Irish forward ate mismatch- points per game last season, a two-point advantage over “We’ll continue to play two guys As successful es,” Jackson led the team with 18 against Miami in the conference stand- on and off here, at least for the as they were said. “With his Alaska-Anchorage. ings. time being,” Jackson said. “The shooting from size, he can The 49ers defeated “It’s a young team playing with goaltending issue is still up for deep, St. get a mis- Pepperdine 67-58 Tuesday a lot of energy,” Jackson said. debate, and I’m not opposed to Francis was even better — match either way with a night. Larry Anderson scored “They’re doing much better than going with two for the short-term, The Irish gave up plenty of guard guarding him or a big 15 points in the second half to people anticipated, and a lot of and potentially the long-term. It’s buckets from 3-point range as man guarding him.” bring Long Beach State back that has to do with the fact that just going to depend if one of them well. St. Francis made 13-of- The 49ers only lost one from a two-point halftime with youth comes enthusiasm.” steps up and separates himself.” 19 3-pointers, or 68 percent. starter from last season and deficit and Robinson had 15 Notre Dame has struggled to Tonight’s game in East Lansing, Harangody said the defense return three that scored dou- points and 10 rebounds. score goals all season, and partic- Mich., begins at 7:05 p.m., while could use some improvement. ble-digit points per game. ularly at even strength. Last Sunday’s contest will start at 4:05 “I think there’s a lot of work Forward T.J. Robinson scored Contact Bill Brink at weekend’s home series against p.m. at the Allen County War to be done on the defensive 11.4 points per game last sea- [email protected] Northern Michigan was no differ- Memorial Coliseum in Fort ent. The Irish lost 3-2 Friday night Wayne. before stealing a much-needed point with a shootout win after Contact Matt Gamber at Saturday’s game ended in a 2-2 [email protected] Irish, not the least of which is ends their season. Clark said their habit of finding a way to he believes that the NCAA Phoenix win. tournament is what the play- continued from page 24 “I have always believed ers and the fans will always that winning and losing are remember. we would have gotten a first- habits,” Clark said. “They are “The one thing that every- round bye, but that’s where going to come out strong one remembers the most is we are, a home round, and because they know how to what happens in the NCAA that is good.” win.” tournament,” Clark said. The Irish finished the sea- The Irish hold an all-time The Irish hope to make son with some momentum, 2-1 record against Green Bay, some good memories when defeating then-No. 5 with their last meeting com- they begin their NCAA quest Connecticut in ing in 1994. In tonight at 7:30 p.m. the last game that game, the of the regular “We played a really Irish fell 2-1 at Contact Jared Jedick at season before strong schedule, there home. [email protected] tying No. 8 “We will have South Florida, is no doubt about that. to look at what No. 9 That will they do and be Louisville and certainly help us.” aware of some No. 24 St. of their good John’s in a run players,” Clark to the Big East Bobby Clark said. “But at t o u r n a m e n t Irish coach the end of the finals. All day, it is going three Big East to come down tournament games came to what we do to win.” down to a penalty shootout, If the Irish were to advance with the Irish winning the beyond the first round, they first two before falling to St. would meet ninth-seeded John’s in the championship Northwestern (10-4-4) in the match. second round. The Wildcats The Irish hope that this are the team that knocked good competition and gritty them out of the NCAA tourna- play will translate into the ment last year, an event that NCAA tournament. still rests in the minds of “We played a really strong many of the Irish players. schedule, there is no doubt “There is a lot still linger- about that,” Clark said. “That ing about the loss to will certainly help us.” Northwestern last year,” Green Bay (14-2-3) won the Clark said. “Those memories H o r i z o n still linger, and L e a g u e I think that will Championship push the play- by upsetting “Those memories still ers to get pre- Butler on linger, and I think that pared.” penalty kicks will push the players The Irish are 3-2 on Sunday on top-seeded after the to get prepared” Akron’s side of match ended the bracket, in a scoreless Bobby Clark which finished tie. The Irish coach the season a Phoenix have perfect 20-0-0. an outstanding Though the attack, accord- bracket and list ing to Clark, and are one of of potential foes seems a for- the highest scoring teams in midable one to climb, Clark the country. remains optimistic. “They are a very good “I believe that the hardest side,” Clark said. “They have game in our bracket will be only lost two games all sea- tomorrow,” Clark said. “If we son, and that is impressive. take care of this game, I They are also one of the lead- believe that all the other ing scoring machines in the games will take care of them- country. We will not take selves.” them lightly.” This is it for the Irish, as a Green Bay poses a unique single loss eliminates them set of challenges for the from NCAA tournament and Thursday, November 19, 2009 The Observer N TODAY page 23

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MEN’S BASKETBALL HOCKEY Gold rush Team faces Squad welcomes LBSU Spartans in for first ever meeting Fort Wayne By BILL BRINK Sports Writer By MATT GAMBER Long Beach State finished Sports Editor 15-15 last season, but in Notre Dame’s eyes, it has the No. 14 Notre Dame hopes a potential to perform a little unique weekend schedule that better than that. begins with a game tonight at No. 6 “Long Beach State, they Michigan State will cure some of could be as good as or better the woes the Irish offense has suf- than the Big East opponents fered in recent weeks. this year,” senior Irish for- Irish coach Jeff Jackson said ward Luke Harangody said. scheduling concerns related to foot- Senior Irish guard Tory ball and basketball games at both Jackson agreed that the schools led to the arrangement of 49ers (2-0), who come to the the weekend series, which con- Joyce Center to face the Irish cludes with a second game Sunday tonight, could present a chal- in Fort Wayne, Ind. lenge like the Irish would “We’re hoping we can get a lot of face in a conference game. people out in Fort Wayne and “It’s going to be a great, expose the game to our state in a great game, a Big East game real strong Notre Dame area,” for us really,” Jackson said. Jackson said. “We don’t like taking Notre Dame (2-0) put up a too many games off campus, but if good offensive performance VANESSA GEMPIS/The Observer we have the opportunity to go to Members of the Notre Dame basketball team huddle during a game against North Florida Nov. see 49ERS/page 22 14. The Irish remained unbeaten on the season with an 86-65 victory over the Wildcats. see HOCKEY/page 22

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Irish travel to East Lansing for first road game of the season team we will play all year. Every so the Irish will try to mix up the team to fall in love with the just been returning to practice By JARED JEDICK position they have a huge size their defenses to keep the 3, as she believes that will hurt and game action over the past Sports Writer advantage on us.” Spartans off balance, according their chances to win. few weeks. McGraw is not sure Spartan senior center Allyssa to McGraw. “My worry is that we stand out what contribution she will be No. 5 Notre Dame will travel to DeHaan is a whopping 6-foot-9 “I don’t think we can prevent there and shoot too much,” able to make against the East Lansing, Mich., this evening and will present a distinct chal- her from getting the ball at her McGraw said. “Last year we Spartans. to face No. 21 Michigan State in lenge to a smaller Irish defense size,” McGraw said. “We have a were shooting 25 3s and we “Her role right now is very dif- the Irish’s first big road test of trying to keep her from running couple of things we are going to made nine. We don’t want to ferent than last year because of the year in a battle of size versus up a lot of points. try.” have to rely on 3-point shooting, her injuries,” McGraw said. “She speed. “They just present a lot of The Irish must counter we want to be able to score in really has only been practicing The Irish (1-0) will face a stiff matchup problems for us,” Michigan State’s size with speed other ways.” for a week and a half. She really test, as the Spartans (1-1) boast McGraw said. “6-foot 9-inches is and strong play from a lineup An Irish player who has shined has a lot of catch-up to do. She is a strong size advantage at somebody we really have nobody loaded with guards. against the Spartans in the past really behind right now.” almost every position. to guard. It is going to be a chal- “Our strength is at the guard is sophomore forward Kellie Not being able to fully utilize “They are big,” Irish coach lenge for us.” spot,” McGraw said. “We are Watson, who put up 18 points Watson is a concern for McGraw, Muffet McGraw said. “They are The Irish really have nobody to going to have to score a lot of last year against Michigan State. but she believes she will be able the biggest team we have prevent DeHaan from getting the points.” But Watson has been hampered played, and may be the biggest ball or to guard her one-on-one, But McGraw does not want to lately with a leg injury, and has see SPARTANS/page 21

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By JARED JEDICK appearance at NCAAs Sports Writer 21:23.84 at the Great Lakes The Irish will play host to By MOLLY SAMMON Regional meet where Notre Green Bay as they suit up for Sports Writer Dame won for the first time the first round of the NCAA since 2003 and Rydberg tournament today at Alumni A new face will be among the received all-region honors. Stadium. crowd at the women’s NCAA “Starting college is a tough No. 19 Notre Dame (10-7-4) championship cross country transition for a freshman, espe- received an at-large bid after meet in Terre Haute, Ind. this cially an athlete who is expected finishing the season with a weekend as freshman Jessica to contribute right away, and string of wins and ties Rydberg takes the course for the she had some struggles early against strong opponents, Irish. like most freshmen do,” Irish good enough to grab a spot “It is so exciting to be able to coach Tim Connelly said. “She after fearing late in the sea- race with the best runners in seems to be handling things well son that it possibly could be the entire nation,” Rydberg said. now and comes to practice left out. “I am not too nervous yet, but I every day, happy, and excited to “We are where we thought am sure when I get to the meet be running.” we would be,” Irish coach and see all of the other teams, I Rydberg knew she wanted to Bobby Clark said. “If we had will become much more nerv- run in college and looked into won the Big East then maybe IAN GAVLICK/The Observer ous.” possibly attending Duke, Xavier Freshman midfielder Dillon Powers battles to keep possession Rydberg came in second place see PHOENIX/page 22 during Notre Dame’s 3-2 shootout victory over South Florida Nov. 8. for the Irish and 10th overall in see RYDBERG/page 21