/ ^ \ THE bserver OThe Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Marys OLUME 41 : ISSUE 8 THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2006 NDSMCOBSERVER.COM S tu d ent S enate Caviezel NDSP officer stresses safe choices takes ND

NDSP is aiding in the investi­ By MARY KATE MALONE gation of these crimes, but stu­ course News Editor dents must work to preserve their own safety on and off Days after news of off-cam­ campus, Johnson said. pus crimes rippled through “Your safety will be largely By RYAN SYDLIK campus, Notre Dame determined by how you organ­ News Writer Security/Police (NDSP) ize your life, and how you Associate Director Phil choose to live. ... You have to When junior Dave Daley walked Johnson asked senators to take responsibility for your into his intermediate Spanish class voice their concerns about own safety,” Johnson said. this summer and took a seat, he safety at Wednesday’s Senate “You have to be aware of your noticed one student was not quite meeting. surroundings and know what like the others. On Aug. 23, a female Notre kind of crimes are being com­ “All of a Dame student was allegedly mitted.” sudden assaulted in her Turtle Creek Assuring senators that NDSP someone in apartment. Three days later, offers a wide range of services the back another Notre Dame student to help keep students safe on struck up a was robbed and injured as he and off campus, Johnson said LAURIE HUNTZThe Observer conversation walked on Notre Dame Associate Director of Notre Dame Security/Police Phil Johnson with me,” Avenue. see SENATE/page 4 addresses senators Wednesday about recent off-campus crimes. Daley said. “He looked out of place, Caviezel he looked older ... he Architecture program ranks high on lists looked well put together, [like] this does not look like your average Notre Dame student sitting here in the classroom.” Faculty, students possess "sense of pride" A star-struck Daley soon found himself speaking with “Passion of because of strong reputation, achievements the Christ” actor Jim Caviezel. “After we had a conversation for trian-friendly cities. a little while ... it hit me, I was just By STEVE KERINS Faculty and administrators talking to Jesus, I was just talking News Writer are justifiably pleased with the to Caviezel,” Daley said. “It was a program’s standing this year, funny feeling — 1 d idn’t expect it at Two architecture journals said Dean Michael Lykoudis — all.” recently ranked the University’s although high rankings are Assistant Vice President for School of Architecture as a top nothing new to the School of News and Information Dennis program — the only undergrad­ Architecture. Brown said while Caviezel did take uate program recognized in both The School “ranks pretty well, classes” as a student during the the Designlntellegence and New and it has ranked fairly well in summer session, he is not current­ Urban News surveys. the last four or five years,” he ly enrolled. Notre Dame’s School of said. Brown said Caviezel — “obvi­ Architecture ranked twelfth When ranking programs, ously a non-traditional student” — among more than 75 accredited Design Intelligence and New is working with Arts and Letters undergraduate programs Urban News typically consider Associate Director Ava Preacher nationwide in the “which schools best prepare on “how to proceed” at Notre Design Intelligence poll. The their graduates for the profes­ Dame. School ranked second in the sion,” Lykoudis said, although Preacher said she could not LAURIE HUNT/The Observer New Urban News poll, which they do not reveal which of the comment on the specifics of Sophomore architecture student Mallory Mecham works focuses on input from architects on a draft at her desk in Bond Hall Wednesday. interested in livable and pedes­ see RAN KINGS/page 4 see ACTOR/page 4 Students embrace new Collegiate Readership Program

business to the Notre Dame Student Center and one off- By ROHAN ANAND community. campus receptacle near the News Writer When elected last spring, Joyce Center. student body president Lizzi Many students said the pro­ Just three days after the Shappell and vice president gram prevents them from liv­ Collegiate Readership Program Bill Andrichik continued to ing in the “Notre Dame bub­ started on campus, senior promote the program, agree­ ble” and from becoming organizer Chris Harris was ing it would be an ideal invest­ impervious to important news. already witnessing positive ment for the students. “It’s great because I don’t go responses from students. “We’re extremely pleased off campus and I’m looking for “I overheard two students with the results from the different news every day,” jun­ saying how they would have launch last week,” Andrichik ior Brian Chester said. never known about the [Delta said. The program draws funds Air Lines] plane crash [with­ The Collegiate Readership from a $15 increase in the out] seeing it in Monday’s edi­ Program, which began at Student Activity Fee, passed tion of the New York Times in Pennsylvania State University last fall in Senate and Campus the dining hall,” he said. “They in 1997, currently serves more Life Council under then-stu- seem to really appreciate it.” than 400 schools nationwide to dent body president Dave For Harris, this kind of feed­ help students keep in touch Baron and then-vice president back is especially helpful. with national and global news. Shappell. The measure was Since early 2005, the former At Notre Dame, the daily ultim ately approved by Vice Senate Academic Affairs com­ program delivers 1,600 copies President for Student Affairs

mittee chair has been working of the Chicago Tribune, New Father Mark Poorman. DUSTIN MENNELLA/The Observer with USA Today — which runs York Times and USA Today to Senate Academic Affairs committee chair Jim Grace picks up a paper the program — to extend its both dining halls, LaFortune see PROGRAM/page 4 from the Collegiate Readership racks in South Dining Hall Wednesday. page 2 The Observer ♦ PAGE 2 Thursday, August 31, 2006

In sid e C olum n Question of the Day: Do you feel safe on and around campus? A truly Catholic school Ben Solomon Pat Richel Claire Sobczak Jess Staffer Juan Pablo Garcia KC Hunt I suppose it began with the sign of the junior sophomore junior junior junior sophomore cross (lots of things here do). Keough Dillon Badin Welsh Family Stanford Pasquerilla East I was in class last Tuesday when the professor distributed a little green sheet with a prayer on it. Everyone bowed “I think my “As long as I’m “Now that I ’ve “With these ‘Yeah, “Yes, hut only their heads. with that girl. ” guns, who A prayer. In Eileen Duffy roommate starting because I hang because of Fran English class. ------watches me in pum pin' iron, I wouldn’t?” with this kid. ” McCann’s self I guess I’d forgot- Assistant my sleep. ” feel a lot safer. ” defense class. ” ten how religious jyews Editor this place is. “But it’s a Catholic school. You chose a Catholic school,” my friend said. “Besides, what’s wrong with thinking about someone other than yourself for five minutes a day?” Good point. I did choose Notre Dame. Along with its theology requirements — I’m fulfilling my second this year. I In B r ief went to do my reading assignment on the 10th floor of the library, where 1 snagged a desk with a pretty view of “Goodie and The Feel campus. A lr ig h ts” will perform at “Clearly, any profession of our con­ Legends at 10 p.m. Thursday. cern and love for the poor is ungodly, The show is free for students. senseless, and deceitful if it is unaccom­ panied by any effort to win release for Chicago’s “Howl at the the poor from the economic, political, Moon” dueling pianos will per­ and social chains that keep them form at L egends at 10 p.m. imprisoned both in body and in spirit,” Friday. ND, SMC or HCC stu­ my reading told me. dent ID required for admission. So if all I do is read and talk about helping the poor, and I don’t do it, I am “An Inconvenient Truth” will “ungodly, senseless and deceitful.” I was be shown at 7 p.m. and 10 marveling at this when the new $70 mil­ T h u rsd ay and F riday in lion building caught my eye. Browning Cinema at The It’s beautiful. So is the LaFortune ren­ DeBartolo Performing Arts ovation. I mean, I know I need that C enter. Admission is $6 for more than children in Africa need general public, $5 for faculty, health care. $4 for seniors and $3 for stu­ The Office of Stewardship gets plenty dents. of undesignated donations. Hey, Notre Dame — and your donors — why not The women’s soccer team put your (bountiful) money where your will take on USC Friday at 7:30 mouth is? p.m. at Alumni Field. The game You’re a Catholic university. I remem­ is part of the Inn at Saint ber that from last spring, when you Mary's ND Classic. questioned the Vagina Monologues. I PHIL HUDELSON/The Observer remember that from when a girl got Junior Nicholas Shaneyfelt plays the piano in front of South Dining Hall Wednesday The Snite Museum of Art will kicked out for letting her brother sleep to advertise for the Sept. 1 “dueling pianos” event at Legends. showcase Mexican migration to on the floor of her room. I remember the United States through a those white crosses representing the multimedia exhibit that pregnancies that are terminated by includes Chicano and Mexican abortion every day. O ffbeat visual arts beginning Sunday, Let me remember it for the good S ep t. 3 in the museum’s Notre Dame does in the world. Nepal boy claims to be was set up to collect funds for destructive hurricane season O’Shaughnessy Galleries, Don’t make me read and discuss dry shortest in the world the boy. of 2004. Mestrovic Studio Gallery and theological history and theory. Make me KATMANDU, Nepal — There was no listing on the But the home and muse­ the entrance atrium. go out and do service. I’ll do it. Nepal’s shortest boy is wait­ Guinness World Records’ um’s manager, Jacque Sands, Don’t pay for things your students ing for word from the web site on a shortest boy has drawn the line: “We do The sixth annual Saturday don’t really require. Pay for things the Guinness World Records, category, but Thapa claimed not want one named Scholar Series will feature six world requires. where he has applied to be their closest competitor was Ernesto.” lectures and a performance by “Morality,” by the way, was the discus­ named the shortest in the 25 inches tall. Mostly, she said, leading faculty m em bers on sion in my most recent theology class. world, his supporters said on The boy and family mem­ Hemingway’s first name each home football game week­ “You can’t be moral unless you believe Wednesday. bers are currently touring makes “Ernesto” a bad end this fall. The first lecture, in God,” one student said, fingering the Khagendra Thapa Magar, south Nepal, seeking support choice. “More Than a Movie? 10-carat gold cross around his neck. 14, is only 20 inches tall and for the foundation. The cats — 44, at last Assessing The Da Vinci Code’” “You can perform a good act, but it’s weighs 10 pounds. count — are denied little else. will be held, as always, three hollow and empty.” According to Min Bahadur Cats flock to Hemingway Among Key West’s numerous and a half hours before kickoff But couldn’t the opposite be true? Thapa, president of the home attractions, the felines are on Sept. 9 in DeBartolo 101. What if the believer who plants the Khagendra Thapa Magar KEY WEST, Fla. — The local celebrities, adorning cross in South Quad votes for a pro-life Foundation, they are expect­ many cats that roam the postcards, prints and mag­ To submit information to be president whose policies make the rich ing to receive a reply from grounds of the Ernest nets. included in this section of The richer and the poor poorer? Maybe that London-based Guinness Hemingway home include Observer, e-mail detailed infor­ very cross is hollow. World Records in the next Ivan, Frances and Charley — Information compiled from mation about an event to Next time an atheist does service, few days. The foundation all kittens born during the the Associated Press. [email protected] she’d better read a prayer off a green slip of paper beforehand — then she’ll truly be moral. TODAY TONIGHT FR1 DAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY Contact Eileen Duffy at ed u ffyl @nd. edu The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

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students with an open hand, By MANDI STIRONE and holds a book, symbolic of News Writer wisdom. It is surrounded by seven doves that symbolize After years of work on the the seven gifts of the Holy new Saint Mary’s student cen­ Spirit, according to a descrip­ ter and dining hall, the final tion displayed by the sculp­ touch has been added in the ture. Other symbols include form of a .three-paneled foun­ spirals on the bottoms of both tain and sculp­ the right and ture to promote left panels, the ideals of the wheat on the Saint Mary’s “[It] adds peace and left, assorted community. tranquility to the flowers below Every depic­ Mary’s image, tion on the “Our student center and seeds falling Lady Seat of makes it more of a from her book Wisdom” sculp­ place to get away and lilies on ture has some from the craziness of the right panel. meaning per­ The fountain, taining to the college. ” w hich w as College or to donated by the Mary. The Harold Graham KATE FENLON/The O bserver Lindsey Krawczun The new “Our Lady Seat of Wisdom” fountain was added near the entrance of the Saint Mary’s College initially fam ily, sits in sophomore began receiving the entryway to student center this fall. The addition represents the values of the College. proposals in the student late 2003 but center between as a Catholic women’s col­ had a difficult time finding a the Noble Family Dining Hall lege, she said. design that fit its need. and the Cyber Cafe. Two of Many students said that DANCE Until Saint Mary’s alumna the Grahams’ daughters, they like the addition to the Karen Heyl submitted a pro­ Mary Colleen Dow and student center. for Notre Dannie & St Mary's Students! posal, that is. Christine Gambs, attended “[It] adds peace and tra n ­ Vice President of College the College. quility to the student center # Convenient short term adult classes in: Relations Sharon Rodriguez Donors, primarily trustees, and makes it more of a place # # Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-hop, Modem, paid a special visit to Heyl in were influential in decision­ to get away from the crazi­ # Cincinnati. Heyl then submit­ making for the new building ness of college,” sophomore Lyrical, Yoga & Pilates for beginners & ted some drawings and was and were given the option as Lindsey Krawczun said. experienced dancers chosen to do the sculpture. to where their donations Construction on the new Outstanding staff & facilities at Adaline Cashore, director of would go. student center began in 2005 following the completion of 3466 Douglas Rd Donor Relations, said the From the beginning, student DEBBIE fountain’s actual production center plans included a sculp­ the new dining hall in 2003. WERBKOlfCK'S took longer than expected ture and fountain focusing on The student center took the danceeducation.net Afcl, School despite its inclusion in initial Mary, the patroness of the place of the old dining hall. Calf Today! plans. College, Cashore said. The The “Our Lady Seat of fountain was designed to Contact Mandi Stirone at 247 1590 Wisdom” sculpture welcomes enhance the school’s identity astiroO 1 @saintmarys.edu # # # # m m mm

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seemed very much to want to under­ Actor stand [Spanish],” he said. Rankings Caviezel told Daley he wanted to continued from page 1 understand Spanish so that he could continued from page 1 use it for a Bible translation project. Caviezel’s situation or his future Daley said he thought Caviezel was graduates’ skills are most plans. also a great inspiration for the class important for higher rankings. “There’s a lot of water still going and often said if you really dive into Lykoudis cited several under the bridge,” Preacher said. “I the subject, you will get that much strengths of Notre Dame’s don’t know exactly ... whether he more out of it. Caviezel also pointed Architecture program — wants to pursue [more classes] or out the importance of learning including avant-garde not.” Spanish due to a growing Spanish­ emphases in the curriculum — Caviezel was here on a “non- speaking population in the United that may have positively influ­ degree-seeking basis,” Preacher States, he said. enced the rankings. said, but it’s “possible” he might Caviezel stressed the importance “We’re looking at how we come back to take more classes. of family, Daley said, and “he would design cities and how we re­ Senior Nate Norman, another of take out his cell phone and show us stitch them together after Caviezel’s classmates, enjoyed hav­ clips of his adopted son from China decades of suburban sprawl,” ing the movie star around, calling who had a brain tumor.” he said, “las well as] issues of him a “good guy” who “liked hang­ The actor not only spoke of his the environment, land] issues ing out with the students.” personal family, but also of his newly of resource depletion.” Norman said Caviezel — who found Notre Dame family, Daley said. The program’s well-known never shied away from sharing his “If he was going to get a degree focus on classical architecture cell phone number, giving auto­ from anywhere, it had to be Notre likely also played a role, graphs and taking pictures with fans Dame ... it couldn’t be anywhere Lykoudis said. — often treated students to lunch, else,” he said the actor wanted more “How we design our cities invited them to join him for Mass from the University than “just com­ and how we build our build­ and ran with the soccer team. ing back for the USC football game.” ings will have a tremendous “I’ll be scanning through my cell Caviezel also joked about balanc­ im pact on how we go for­ phone sometimes and just all of a ing the life of an actor and student. ward,” he said. “Our classical sudden run across Jim Caviezel,” he “He joked with me that I would curriculum ... looks at the core said. “It’s kind of surreal to have probably have grandkids before he of how the world has worked that.” finished his degree but that it was for centuries and how it will Daley said he also found Caviezel very important to get his degree,” continue to work.” to be a “nice guy” who was ’’passion­ Daley said. Despite its recent achieve­ LAURIE HUNT/The Observer Most architecture students, who work in Bond Hall, pic­ ate and wanting to share, sharing Although he is most well known ments, the School of tured above, receive multiple job offers upon graduation. everything that he took from his for his role as “Jesus” in “The Architecture is not content to events of his life.” Passion of The Christ”, Daley said rest on its laurels. Caviezel could not maintain a low Caviezel is uneasy about being called “[There’s] more work to be jobs in the field, which is one capacity — meaning this latest profile for long, Daley said, for that. done with environmental of the criteria on which the recognition is unlikely to “everybody realized at a certain He would, however, joke about the issues,” Lykoudis said. journals’ rankings are based. increase enrollment. point it was him, it was kind of a nickname and say, “I am not Jesus “IWe’re] building ... a concen­ And most of those students This development mirrors buzz ... During breaks a lot of people but I am the Count of Monte Cristo,” tration on preservation and a receive multiple job offers, he recent growth in the flocked over [to] him to hear want he Daley said. concentration on interiors, and said. University’s graduate program wanted to say.” we’re also looking at some While Lykoudis said high in Architecture as well as a But fame never went to the star’s Kate Antonacci and Maddie interdisciplinary concentra­ rankings “instill a sense of diminished acceptance rate for head. Daley said Caviezel was Hanna contributed to this report. tions.” pride” in faculty and students, transfer students. always very dedicated and attentive Lykoudis also said most stu­ the School of Architecture’s in class. Contact Ryan Sydlik at dents who graduate from the undergraduate program is Contact Steve Kerins at “He asked a lot of questions — he [email protected] School of Architecture do seek already operating at or beyond [email protected]

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International N e w s Ugandan cease fire holding strong Crash reveals airport problems KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandan government forces began withdrawing to neutral positions Control towers nationwide found to be in violation ofFAA two-controller minimum Wednesday to provide northern rebels safe passage to two camps across the border in southern Sudan where they can be monitored Associated Press until a final peace deal is reached to end 19 LEXINGTON — The years of civil war. deadly Comair crash last Peace talks were set to resume Thursday in weekend threw a spotlight Juba, Sudan, focusing on details of a final on a practice aviation agreement to end the insurgency by the Lord's experts say goes on Resistance Army. around the country: Small A truce signed Saturday is aimed at ending regional airports are the war between the Ugandan government sometimes m anned by a and the rebels, notorious for cutting off the single air traffic controller, tongues and lips of innocent civilians, enslav­ even though federal rules ing thousands of children, and driving nearly 2 require two. million people from their homes in this east The Federal Aviation African nation. Administration has direct­ Government troops and the rebels rarely ed Blue Grass Airport and engage in direct combat. Under the truce, both others like it to staff their sides agreed not to attack the other and the towers with at least two rebels were given three weeks to report to the controllers. But only one two camps. A cease-fire that went into effect was working Sunday when Tuesday was holding. the pilot of Comair Flight 5191 mistakenly tried to Olmert refuses to end blockade take off from a runway BEIRUT, Lebanon — No commercial ships that was too short, killing have been sailing into Lebanon’s harbors, and 49 of 50 people on board. no cargo planes have been landing at Beirut’s In a policy outlined in a airport, leaving the country reliant on a thin directive last November, stream of aid supplies to keep running amid the FAA said two con­ Israel's more than 50-day-old blockade. trollers must be on duty Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert made for all shifts at any airport clear Wednesday there would be no immedi­ that handles both control ate end to the blockade, rebuffing calls by tower observations and U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan to lift it. radar operations. . Annan made the call in a visit to Israel, part But Ken Spirito, director of his effort to solidify the cease-fire in of a regional airport in Lebanon and prevent a new flare-up in vio­ Peoria, 111., said it is com­ lence. mon for some late-night and early morning shifts to be staffed with only one controller. Someone may N ational N e w s call in sick or take a vaca­ tion, and the FAA usually A man walks past the control tower at Blue Grass Airport Wednesday in Lexington, Ky. Russian deal gives NASA more time decides to keep the airport Only one air-traffic controller was in the tower at the time of the Comair 5 1 9 1 crash. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA got more open, he said. breathing room to launch the space shuttle “The m andate th at is worked as a controller at flew briefly for Comair last Texas, firm published a Atlantis next week thanks to an agreement issued by FAA is only as Blue Grass for 25 years year, said it is the pilot’s full-page ad in with the Russian space agency, which has its good as the staffing levels before retiring in 2004, duty to get on the right Wednesday’s Lexington own spaceflight plans. at that particular tower,” said the overnight and runway. Herald-Leader promising Both agencies are planning missions to the Spirito said. early morning shifts were “It’s your responsibility families it would seek “the international space station in September, but FAA spokeswoman usually manned by only to immediately speak up greatest amount of dam­ both want to avoid a traffic jam at the space Laura Brown said that at one person. because, especially in busy ages allowed by law.” . station. the time of the accident, On Sunday, the con­ airports, you can get in Comair offered to pay Tropical Storm Ernesto and a lightning there were only two other troller on duty at the some pretty bad situations $25,000 per passenger to strike on the launch pad forced NASA to delay towers — in Duluth, Minn., Lexington airport had pretty quickly,” Doty said. each family who lost a launch attempts earlier this week. and Fargo, N.D. — that turned his back to perform On Wednesday, six tour loved one. The Russians agreed that a shuttle launch were not following the pol­ some “administrative buses took the victims’ “We understand that no as late as next Friday, Sept. 8, wouldn’t inter­ icy to staff with two con­ duties” when the plane families to the crash site monetary relief can over­ fere with plans for a Soyuz flight to the space trollers. veered onto the wrong for the first time. The air­ come the grief of losing a station. “We have clarified the runway, investigators said. port also established a loved one,” Comair spokes­ guidance for them,” Brown The controller, a 17-year memorial in a parking lot, woman Kate Marx said. Ernesto moving into the Carolinas said. veteran at the airport, has featuring a banner reading “But we also recognize RALEIGH, N.C. — North and South Carolina She said staffing was not been identified. “Remembering 5191” with there likely will be addi­ put hundreds of National Guardsmen on adjusted at four other tow­ The first officer, James pens for people to write tional financial demands at standby Wednesday for fear the rainy rem­ ers earlier this month, Polehinke, remained hos­ messages. this difficult time, and we nants of Tropical Storm Ernesto could cause before the Comair crash. pitalized Wednesday in Law firms lined up to hope this form of assis­ severe flooding. “This is an issue w e’ve critical condition. represent family members tance can help alleviate Forecasters said Ernesto could drench the been looking at,” she said. Jed Doty, a Louisville who want to sue for negli­ some of the immediate eastern half of North Carolina with as much Scott Zoeckler, who flight instructor who also gence. One Fort Worth, financial pressures.” as seven inches of rain on Thursday and Friday. A separate storm system arriving ahead of Ernesto also threatened to soak the region. A u stria “We could get a clobbering today,” National Weather Service forecaster Phil Badgett said. Ernesto weakened to a tropical depression while crawling north through Florida. Iran vows to defy UN sanctions

Associated Press lofty goals of progress. So it's better a confidential IAEA report to be com­ Local N ew s for Europe to be independent (of the pleted Thursday and circulated VIENNA — A defiant Iran kept on U.S.) in decision-making and to settle among the Vienna-based agency’s 35 MoveOn.org criticizes Hostettier enriching uranium in advance of the problems through negotiations,” board member nations. The report TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — The war in Iraq has U.N. Security Council's Thursday Ahmadinejad said Wednesday, also will include new details on cost taxpayers in Indiana’s 8th Congressional deadline for Tehran to freeze such according to state-run television. Tehran’s research into advanced District more than $470 million, the liberal activity or face the threat of sanc­ Iran could theoretically still enrichment equipment, and other group MoveOn.org said in a report tions, U.N. and European officials announce a full stop to enrichment points, diplomats accredited to the Wednesday. said. before the deadline set by the agency told The Associated Press. The group criticized Republican Rep. John Iranian President Mahmoud Security Council. But that appeared The report, also scheduled to go to Hostettier for continuing to support the war, Ahmadinejad urged European mem­ unlikely, considering Tehran’s past the Security Council on Thursday, which members said is taking money away bers of the council against resorting refusal to consider such a move and would likely trigger council members from other important issues. to sanctions, saying punishment findings by the International Atomic to consider economic and political “People really need to fully understand the would not dissuade his country from Energy Agency that it was enriching sanctions. Russia and China, howev­ cost of the Iraq war,” said Denise Marie pursuing its disputed nuclear pro­ small quantities of uranium as late er, were likely to resist U.S.-led Sobieski, a local MoveOn.org member. “With gram. as Tuesday. efforts for a quick response, which that cost to taxpayers, there are huge sacri­ “Sanctions cannot dissuade the Iran’s refusal to heed the Security likely means sanctions do not loom fices being made.” Iranian nation from achieving our Council up to now will be detailed in immediately. The Observer ♦ CAMPUS NEWS Thursday, August 31, 2006

then dump the paper else­ Senate where,” he said. Program Other students expressed continued from page 1 continued from page 1 concern about classmates who do not take the initiative to But that hike hasn’t bothered return the papers to their students should not be afraid students like junior Julie proper receptacles so that they to explore areas beyond the Campbell, who can be re-read by University’s boundaries. said she didn’t other individuals. “I don’t think anything that’s mind the increase “We’re extremely “I think that happened in recent times is the “because it’s not when people real­ kind of thing that should keep pleased with the too substantial ize how high the you from experiencing any of results from the that it hurts us in demand is for the the opportunities ... that exist any way.” launch last week.' more popular on campus or off campus,” While the pro­ papers, they’ll Johnson said. gram’s concept is Bill Andrichik discover the However, NDSP’s jurisdiction appealing, many p ro p er ways to is limited to campus and the vice president students said make it more roadways that run adjacent to student government Notre Dame’s convenient for it, Johnson said. new system could everybody,” soph­ “We can’t patrol Notre Dame LAURIE HUNT/The Observer President Lizzi Shappell, left, discussed the eating disorder use some additional “tweak­ omore Daniel Graciaa said. Avenue the same way we awareness conference at Wednesday’s meeting. ing” to serve the market here Student government is moni­ patrol Holy Cross Drive,” he more efficiently. toring the program’s progress said. One problem, students said, closely, Andrichik said, and is NDSP has a “working rela­ “When you’re walking back Council regarding the city’s has been getting a copy of the committed to constant tionship” with other police [from Turtle Creek], you never controversial ordinance New York Times after noon, improvement. forces from South Bend and St. see officers in that area,” amendment regarding alcohol while the racks containing the “Within a week or two we’ll Joseph County, he said, allow­ Brown said. and noise violations. other two publications stay rel­ be able to gauge our usage ing Notre Dame officers to Johnson assured her that ♦ Student body vice presi­ atively full throughout the day. statistics and redistribute the assist in crimes off-campus NDSP officers do pay attention dent Bill Andrichik said he has Senior Nicholas Coleman number of papers throughout should those agencies request to the perimeter of campus been working on the student said he thought the situation campus accordingly,” he said. it. and they encourage other government Web site. Student could be easily resolved by “Right now, we’re pleased with In addition, NDSP issues police agencies to do so as government has purchased its dividing up the papers into the desire for the paper, and crime alerts via e-mail and well. own license for the software, sections. we’re off to a great start.” recently began a program in “But we don’t have an he said, so future administra­ “It’s really wasteful because collaboration with student gov­ omnipresent force,” he said. tions “won’t have to start from people take |a| whole paper Contact Rohan Anand at ernment to keep students “We can’t be everywhere.” ground zero” when creating and only read one section and [email protected] updated on crimes taking place their Web site. off-campus, Johnson said. In other Senate news: ♦ Knott Hall senator Kevin These efforts, along with Smith was approved as self-defense programs, ♦ Student body president Judicial Council liaison. SafeWalk and off-campus Lizzi Shappell said she has ♦ Lewis Hall senator Ashlee information sessions are meant been working with the Gender Wright was approved to sit on to help students feel safer on Issues Committee on Notre the University Library Write for News. campus, Johnson said. Dame’s first-ever eating disor­ Committee on Libraries. Chief Executive Assistant Liz der conference, planned for ♦ Kevin Gimber was ap­ Brown asked Johnson to pro­ spring semester. Shappell also proved as co-chair for the vide better police coverage is working with Community Gender Issues Committee. Call Kate at 1-5323. near the edge of campus, such Relations Committee chair as the area near the Eck Josh Pasquesi to “reconnect” Contact Mary Kate Malone at Tennis Pavilion. with the South Bend Common [email protected]

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Up: Same : Down: Composite Volume: 2 , 0 5 8 145 1,21 1 2,065,272,530.00 Associated Press NEW YORK — Five years AMEX 2,021.14 +12.84 after the destruction of the NASDAQ 2,185.7: + 13.43 World Trade Center, Evelyn NYSE 8,388.38 +4.74 Robb is still worried about the future of her candy shop. S&P500 1,304.27 -0.0 i The business, located just a NIKKEIfTokyo) 16,125.06 +253.04 block from the site of the FTSE IOO(London) 5,929.30 +41.00 twin towers, hasn’t recov­ ered completely from the COMPANY %CHANGE | :$GAIN | PRICE Sept. 11, 2001, terror i NASDAQ 100 TR (QQQQ) attacks. + 0.46 +0.18 38.91 “It's not going to change INTEL CP (INTC) +0.81 +0.16 19.84 for many, many years,” said SUN MICROSYS (SUNW) +2.00 +0.10 5.09 Robb, owner of Evelyn’s Chocolates. “The people are MICROSOFT CP (MSFT) -0.15 -0.04 25.80 not back.” JDS UNIPHASE CP (JDSU) -0.38 -0.01 2.63 Many Lower Manhattan businesses like Robb’s that depend on customers who 10-YEAR NOTE -0.42 -0.020 4.763 work in or visit the area are 13-WEEK BILL -0.30 -0.015 4.920 still struggling. With fewer -0.018 office workers and tourists 30-YEAR BOND -0.37 4.912 around, stores and restau­ 5-YEAR NOTE -0.46 -0.022 4.735 rants say they haven’t returned to the success they enjoyed before the trade LIGHT CRUDE ($/bbl.) +0.32 70.03 center’s collapse. GOLD ($/Troy oz.) +7.00 626.10 Companies with a more PORK BELLIES (cents/lb.) + 3.00 90.75 far-llung clientele have done better, simply because their fortunes aren’t tied to this YEN 117.3950 still-struggling part of New EURO 0.7796 York. POUND CapitallQ was a 2-year-old 0.5251 high-tech provider of finan­ CANADIAN $ 1.1088 cial information located fj across the street from the trade center in 2001. After \ the first plane hit, the com­ In B r ief pany evacuated so none of Evelyn Robb, owner of Evelyn’s chocolates, poses-for a portrait in her shop on Tuesday its employees would be in in New York. Robb’s struggling business depends on lower Manhattan for revenue. New tool privatizes internet searches danger. When the buildings NEW YORK — A new tool seeks to make your collapsed, CapitallQ’s offices But by late 2002, Okun lost telephone service; with­ wasn’t until the spring or searches more private by hiding them in plain were inundated with two said the company was on out it, they couldn’t use the summer of 2002 that she sight. feet of debris. sure footing; it continued company’s networking serv­ and Carl Mazzanti started to TrackMeNot periodically sends fake, innocuous Executive Vice President growing, and in September ices. feel secure. queries to search engines, making it harder for William Okun said the com­ 2004 was bought by Shine said the company One reason for the compa­ someone to glean your actual search habits by pany, which he described as Standard & Poor’s Corp. managed to survive by help­ ny's success over the past reviewing the companies’ logs that contain your “just starting to get good Okun said his company’s ing clients. For example, it five years — it now has 200 queries. momentum,” was able to reach beyond Lower helped them communicate clients on its books — is it The tool comes as AOL revealed it had released keep functioning because it Manhattan was key to its with the outside world by adapted its services to meet the search histories of more than 650,000 sub­ had Web-based services for success over the past five using its own Internet access the changing demands of scribers. Although user names were not included, its customers, and because years. in its offices, located in other businesses. Its core the company admitted that the search terms the staff was able to keep in Carl Mazzanti and Jennifer Hoboken, N.J., just across business now includes disas­ themselves could contain sensitive information. touch via telephone and Shine, owners of a computer the Hudson River. ter recovery services. Two AOL employees were fired and a third handheld computers. In two networking company called “We tried to help out in “It took us in a different resigned over the disclosure. weeks, it had office space. eMazzanti, were on their any way we could and just direction,” Shine said of The tool, developed by two researchers at New The company’s recovery way to see clients and were maintain that relationship 9/11. York University, sends random searches, such as was difficult, however, in the train station below the and know that at some North of the trade center “boston clock” and “croissant,” to the four largest because “many of our clients trade center when the first point, things would come area, restaurants in Little search engines — Google Inc., Yahoo Inc., were in chaotic situations plane hit. They made their back,” Shine said. Italy still aren’t as busy as Microsoft Corp.’s MSN and AOL. A fake search is themselves,” Okun said. He way to safety despite falling Those efforts paid off; they were five years ago. made every 12 seconds under default configura­ described CapitallQ as suf­ debris. although EMazzanti strug­ “We never recovered,” tions; the tool can generate millions of unique fering from lost opportuni­ Mazzanti was only weeks gled to hold on to its clients, said John Ciarcia, owner of a queries from its list, and users can add their own. ties in the months after the old on 9/11 with a handful of it eventually got more cus­ cafe called Cha Cha’s. “I'm attacks, and it had to down­ clients, all of whom were in tomers referred by those still 40 to 50 percent off of Classrooms rated germiest workplace size by about a third. Lower Manhattan and who customers. But Shine said it pre-9/11.” Classrooms are the No. 1 germiest work­ place, and sick students are to blame, according to one study. Classroom surfaces have the highest level of bacteria, University of Arizona Web sites sell counterfeit medicines researchers recently found. Those surfaces have nearly 20 times more bacteria than Associated Press U.S. officials have intercepted and sells, and that they are safe and reli­ those found in lawyers’ offices, and seven seized thousands of prescriptions able. times more than in doctors’ or TV produc­ WASHINGTON — Testing revealed filled by the pharmacy in recent The FDA said its own tests showed ers’ offices. fake versions of Lipitor and other m onths, said FDA Associate some of the drugs contained the Most of the classroom germs come from widely used prescription drugs Commissioner Randall Lutter. active ingredients found in genuine sick kids who may be better off home in ordered through Web sites linked to Subsequent testing has revealed versions, but at lower concentra­ bed. a Canadian pharmacy, the Food and counterfeit versions of the cholesterol tions. That could put patients at risk, According to a new survey released by Drug Administration said Wednesday. drugs Lipitor and Crestor, as well as Lutter said. The FDA testing is ongo­ The Clorox Co., nearly two out of five par­ Consumers who bought drugs the painkiller Celebrex, blood-pres- ing. ents said they’ve sent a sick child to school through the 10 Web sites should not sure medication Diovan, baldness “We are investigating, and if there in the past year, while 14 percent have sent -use the medications because they treatm ent Propecia and five other are any safety concerns, we will be a child with a fever higher than 100 may not be safe, the FDA said. The prescription drugs, the FDA said. sure to alert the public,” said Paul degrees. sites include rxnorth.com, canadian- “U.S. drug companies, along with Duchesne, a spokesman for Canada's But those parents who stayed home with drugstore.com and rxbyfax.com. the FDA, are really starting to target federal health department. their sick children also paid a price. Forty- Prescriptions ordered through the companies like ours. These allega­ Staff Sgt. Steve Saunders of the five percent of parents missed up to six days sites are filled by Mediplan tions are completely false,” said Royal Canadian Mounted Police said of work last year to care for a sick child, Prescription Plus Pharmacy, also Andrew Strempler, the president and the national police service was aware and 36 percent lost wages. known as Mediplan Global Health, chief executive of Mediplan Global of the FDA release but could not Kids would rather do away with being sick according to the FDA and informa­ Health. Strempler added that his comment, citing privacy law and than their homework, the survey also found. tion posted on the sites. company regularly tests the drugs it agency policy. T The Observer page 8 V ie w p o in t Thursday, August 31, 2006

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Thursday, August 31,2006 V» ie w p o in t ^ page 9 Eddy Street Commons 'unimaginative'

I am concerned with the proposed ing on this land was there an appropriate assess­ ness to be a developer in the community and partic­ residential/retail development, the Eddy Street ment of the toxicity and heavy metal content of the ipate further in the economic vitality of the area...” Commons, that is planned by Notre Dame and the power plant coal ash dump site in the center of the Is further sequestering campus by closing Juniper Kite Realty Group for the land that is currently a woods? If the fledgling maples lined up on old and creating a nationally franchised strip mall small forest along Angela Boulevard. The apparent Angela in burlap soil balls ready for deployment buffer between campus and the surrounding neigh­ motivation to create a combined into sidewalk planters along the proposed shopping borhoods the best way to develop an integrated housing and shopping center - Thomas center cost more than $2,000 per tree, what is the community and spur local economic vitality, or is it located within a short walk to Klepach monetary worth of the 150+ year old trees which an attempt to ape the grotesque cash cow on Grape campus seems well-intentioned at will be razed to build the development? For the Road in Mishawaka? For an excellent example of a first; a pedestrian “college town” Guest Column self-proclaimed environmentalists among us I successful integration of local community and local for Notre Dame further integrat­ encourage you to remember that it is not just about business, visit the South Bend farm ers’ market on ing the South Bend and campus communities, a saving tropical rainforests. It is also, perhaps more any Saturday. market-driven attempt at new urbanism in which crucially, about saving the frayed and tattered Earlier I described the proposed development of students and faculty might easily travel through a threads of the frail natural space around you. the Angela forest as a “failure of the imagination,” full-service retail center between campus and Furthermore, a philosophical discontinuity exists although I have offered no imaginative alternatives. home. I argue that this goal is flawed in its applica­ between the Christian spiritual teachings of a mod­ If woodlands for woodlands’ own sake is unaccept­ tion and represents a profound failure of the imagi­ est and humble stewardship over the planet of able to the productivity-oriented, how about a small nation. God’s creation and a market-based approach to rugged biking trail, or a refuge for reflection in the The scant woods that I refer to, which has man­ catholic solvency where land use manipulation is a form of a gazebo treehouse overlooking the woods, aged to withstand the ravaging trample of more tool to gain equity. campus and downtown nestled among the eaves of than 150 years of unqualified “development,” is Yet many argue that a weakness of Notre Dame is the taller trees, or a public ropes course and out­ nonetheless charming. The rolling slopes are home the “lack of a college town feel.” This is a reference door exercise area among the trees, a small num­ to stately trees, many of which were surely quite to the lack of a pedestrian shopping and recreative ber of modest homes worked in around the existing large by the time that Father Sorin first dug his center near campus that is a common trait of so trees, working with the already beautiful land­ stake into the ground in 1842. These trees are the many other college towns. If one looks at some scape, not replacing it? Commercial options? How fragile habitat for many now partially displaced classic examples of such American college towns about a quaint restaurant with forested patio seat­ animals such as red fox, owl, hawks, deer, opos­ such as Ithaca, New York, Olympia, Washington or ing? sum, raccoons and skunks. Madison, Wisconsin, these places too all struggle Legends are formed through the test of time. Was the complete ensemble of campus voices rel­ with the blight of overdevelopment; however the Fortunately not all of Notre Dame’s were formed by evant to urban design and the impact of the devel­ most appealing aspects of their character devel­ muscle, games and plastic attempts at nostalgia. As opment considered? Besides the commercially oped organically over a long period of time. the changing moment becomes memory that fades lucrative concept of mixed-use zoning, new urban­ Business districts with the most character have into history, then legend, we who were born into ism also stresses infilling and brownfield remedia­ evolved slowly, allowing distinctiveness and hetero­ this “bigger-better-more” world must ask ourselves tion, principles easily applied to already cleared geneity unknown to the architectural monoculture if smaller is good enough; do we want the reality of land such as the “five corners” intersection. These of the Kinko-copied strip mall or the cookie cutter that last scrap of forest to fade from the moment concepts are ignored in favor of deforestation. Did gated community. Other college towns put a premi­ into myth? I hope not. the Dome consult the expert opinions from the um on green space. For an excellent example of the ranks of their own Ecology faculty concerning the ambient effect of green space on the feel of a town Thomas Klepach is a graduate student in bio­ effects of the proposed development? Although no visit the Arboretum in Ann Arbor on the gentle chemistry. He can be contacted at [email protected] Environmental Impact Statement is required by banks of the Huron River. The views expressed in this column are those of law, does the reality of the situation rationally w ar­ In a statement released by a city official, it was the author and not necessarily those of The rant one? 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U-WlRE E ditorial C artoon Good deeds and getting screwed

Getting screwed. Getting the stress caused by having his shaft. No matter how you say boat “stolen.” BBT it, it means someone taking Under normal circumstances, advantage of you and leaving Morice’s actions would defi­ you high and dry. nitely have been considered Today, we over the moral and legal line. live in a Staff But because of the extraordi­ society Editorial nary circumstances, Mark where it ------;------;------Morice’s actions were not only seems every- University of just right — but heroic. one’s goal is Mississippi In these circumstances, the to get ahead Daily end does justify the means. — regard- Mississippian How could anyone punish this less of how man for being a Good many lives are ruined in the Samaritan? process. Many in our society simply We can certainly see that need to use common sense in many feel it is more important these situations. Mark Morice to be a “success in life” than to surely did. What in the world help others. This board can could that boat owner possibly find no better example of this be thinking? How heartless than the case of Mark Morice. could he be? Maybe one day he i By many in New Orleans, truly will receive all that he is Mark Morice is considered a “owed” to him for his pain and hero. However, to one he is a suffering! criminal. All in all, Morice was In the days following screwed. Even though he had Hurricane Katrina, Morice heroic intentions, one man is commandeered at least three still trying to persecute him. different boats in attempt to The old saying seems true rescue as many people as pos­ and applies in this situation — sible from the perilous waters. No good deed goes unpunished. Mark was able to save over 200 people thanks to these This editorial originally boats. appeared in the Aug. 30 edi­ One of the boat owners was tion of the Daily Mississippian, proud Morice was able to use the daily publication at the his boat to save so many lives. University of Mississippi. Unfortunately, another boat The views expressed in this / A l * i owner was not so proud; that editorial are those of the boat owner sued Mark Morice author and not necessarily for $12,000 for the emotional those of The Observer. T he O bserver page 10 S c e n e Thursday, August 31, 2006

CD R e v ie w s Isaak's voice highlights greatest hits album

in the fact that he sticks to what he By PAUL SERAFY knows. His attempts to branch out on Scene Critic the country ballad “Let Me Down Easy” and the lovesick laden “San Francisco Chris Isaak could be walking on a Nights” do not result in a detracting beach or sitting in a bar somewhere in change of genre, but produces a mod­ California. It doesn’t really matter what ern take on reverb laced rockabilly Chris Isaak is doing or where he is, with the addition of string arrange­ however, because his sound transcends ments and synthesizers. time and place. Issak showcases his talent as a blues If a two decade-long recording career vocalist and guitarist on “Baby Did a falls short of proving this artist as mag­ Bad Bad Thing.” Classics like “Only the nificent and timeless, his newest Lonely” and “Wicked Game” have lyrics release, “Best of Chris Isaak” certainly and melodies that would evoke memo­ will. ries of a love lost for even the toughest Isaak’s greatest hits album alternate­ of tough guys. ly highlights and recreates the rootsy, As a seasoned veteran of the music rockabilly sound that hailed from Sun industry, Isaak knows that the best Studios at a time when most music was artists are multi-faceted. This album really good — a time when legends like gives listeners the chance to see every Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison dominat­ facet of his talent. Isaak is truly at his ed airwaves and made young girls best when he is in his purest form on Photo courtesy of chrisisaak.online.fr swoon. “Forever Blue,” an acoustic track that “The Best of Chris Isaak,” at once both soulful and rootsy, demonstrates the Isaak’s penchant for writing and per­ paints a portrait of Isaak sitting alone musically talented singer-songwriter’s versatility and longevity. forming smooth, sexy songs dominates on a dark stage. the fourteen re-mastered, previously The clarity of his voice, precision of the immense risk of releasing covers of hard enough to convince audiences released tracks and the three newly his finger picking and the sadness of several well-known songs on a “best that you play a song better than the issued cuts. the lyrics are colors and tones that of” album. person who wrote it — Isaak goes The core essence of Isaak’s talent lies come together to make the portrait a This daunting task would cause other beyond that and plays it like he wrote masterpiece that artists to cringe with fear. Isaak seem­ it. is best described ingly laughs at the risk, performing Isaak’s songs are some of the most as a classic bleed­ Cheap Trick’s classic “I Want You to sensual to grace airwaves. His unique Chris Isaak ing heart ballad. Want Me” with a flair that is truly his sound and smooth voice are unmatched Isaak shows his own. Isaak’s take on the arena anthem in the industry. Isaak has managed to Best of Chris Isaak audience that he possesses an air of pleasant awkward­ remind critics that he’s still around by does not neces­ ness that demonstrates Isaak’s artistic releasing and re-mastering his classics. Reprise / Wea sarily need to be versatility. He goes the extra mile and reminds backed by a band. While other songs show that Isaak them that he’s still good by releasing % He does it all on can take anything and make it his, this new songs. -/r_3 his own. song seals the deal. Isaak superimpos­ While Justin Timberlake may claim to Perhaps the es tones of country, blues and rock on be “bringing sexy back,” Chris Isaak Recommended tracks: 'Forever Blue,"Only the most unique the eighties rock song. Isaak’s version reminds listeners and critics that it aspect of- this could be the sound the original artist never left. Lonely,"Baby Did a Bad Thing'and 'Wicked Game' release is the fact wanted to create. that Isaak takes That’s the beauty of Chris Isaak. It’s Contact Paul Serafy [email protected] Hilton's debut proves to be more than a one-nighter

songs throughout the CD. By COURTNEY WILSON It is not surprising that this legendary Scene Critic producer and songwriter is continuously mentioned. Most will attribute the heat Rule No. 20 of Pairs Hilton’s book “How brought to Paris’ sound entirely to Storch. to be an Heiress” is “Fear Nothing.” He is undeniably a legendary name on the While most ridicule Paris as being music scene, and on a more personal level “famous for being famous,” she has yet to has been rumored throughout the tabloids forget her rule by disrhissing naysayers to be involved in frequent romantic rela­ and proving to be a relentless and suc­ tions with the singer. cessful model-actress-entrepreneur and, “Paris” isn’t too different a sound than most recently, singer. Her debut album the slew of pop-princess songs heard over “Paris” was released on Aug. 22 via her the past decade. Some have compared very own record label, Heiress Records. Hiltons’ beats to that of Blondie, a late While the first single, “Stars are Blind,” Madonna and even a recent Kelly has seemingly become the guilty pleasure Clarkson. Closer listens reveals otherwise. of mainstream music listeners worldwide, Comparisons to Britney Spears, Gwen it is just a small glimpse into an entire Stefani or Euro-pop are more fitting. album of well-produced songs. Throughout, Hilton is mainly dependent Track 10, “Turn it Up,” was meant to be on her best attempt at a sexy/sultry voice. the first single released. It has a girlish Sexiness is the undisputed theme for this Photo courtesy of spicyparis.com Euro-pop feeling quite similar to the album. “Turn You On” is a shout out from Paris Hilton’s debut album, aptly titled “Paris,” features great production and sound of singer Kylie Minogue. At its start, Paris to Paris as she sings, “If you’re sexy the name Scott Storch is whispered pre­ and you know i t ... clap your hands!” catchy beats. The hotel heiress is currently recording tracks for a follow-up. ceding the famous words “That’s Hot.” In What else could you expect from an fact, his name is repeated in multiple ultra-rich, ultra-famous, over-dated Me.” It’s not just the best song on the hopes too high. After all, it takes the help heiress? album but, featuring rap megastars Fat of seriously talented background singers, Track five, Joe and Jadakiss, it’s a quality dance track and of course, the best of Scott Storch to “Jealousy,” is prob­ as well. Other quality songs include “I come up with an album this good. Paris Hilton ably the worst song Want You, and especially “Nothing in This Some may mock the album as a spawn on the album. The World” which premiered as the theme of her ego-tastic image, but the truth is Paris only reasonable song to “This is Paris” on MTV. that it’s better than just decent. It may be explanation for its Lot’s face it, if Gwen Stefani had come just another chance for Paris to character­ Columbia/Legacy existence has to be out with an album like this, there is “no istically showcase just how sexy she thinks m reported rumors of doubt” that reviewers would embrace her she is, but those who accept the album for its link to a certain for the yummy reggae-esque beats then what it is will find it entirely enjoyable. i infamous feud with praise her for a revival of dance hall pop. “Paris” just might prove that in fact “Simple Life” reali­ The fact is that it’s not any other artist — party girls know best when it comes to Recommended tracks: 'Stars are Blind,"Turn it Up,' ty show co-star it’s the heiress herself — which makes the good music. Nicole Richie. album an easy target for ridicule. 'Turn You O n' and 'Fightin' Over M e' Tune into track Paris has reportedly already begun to Contact Courtney Wilson at two, “Fightin’ Over record for her second album, but don’t get [email protected] T h e O bserver

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CD R e v ie w s Latest Muse album yields mixed reactions

M use’s Latest Truly A ‘Revelation’

ilar political undertones. By PATRICK WILLIAM MOORE The love song that follows, Scene Critic “Starlight,” is about a space traveler who leaves his home and significant “Black Holes and Revelations” marks other light-years behind. Like the polit­ the fifth album released by the British ical messages of “Take A Bow,” the sci- rock trio Muse, a band whose unique fi themes present in “Starlight” recur sound, immense talent and raw energy throughout “Black Holes.” have catapulted them to the forefront “Starlight” is perhaps the prettiest of the UK alternative scene. song of the album, possessing an airy Muse’s sound is perhaps best piano riff that should remind listeners described as two parts Radiohead, two of Coldplay. The third track, parts Nirvana and one part “S uperm assive Black H ole,” is Rachmaninov. Such a description unabashedly pop-rock. Released as a nonetheless falls short, as Muse’s influ­ single before the album’s debut, it’s a ences are innumerable and the band fun tune that steals the dance floor has invented itself just as much as it back from the rap and hip-hop genres. has fed from other inspirations. “Map Of The Problem atique” is an Fans of Muse’s previous work may epic collage of electronic beats, piano initially be taken aback with their first and guitar, which combine , with front­ listen through of “Black Holes,” as the man Matt Bellamy’s falsetto vocals to Photo courtesy of alismith.com album makes radical stylistic depar­ form the most mesmerizing track of On “Black Holes and Revelations,” Muse departs from their old ways and breaks tures from their previously acclaimed the album. As the electronic drums “Absolution” and “Origin of Symmetry.” fade, the mood turns somber in new stylistic ground while trying their hand at politically-charged songs. Layers of electronic melodies, dance “Soldier’s Poem,” a simple ballad in beats, nifty effects, flamenco guitars which a disenchanted soldier at war “Exo-Politics,” on the other hand, is amidst sirens and spaceship laser fire and brass instruments are new and tells his country that it doesn’t deserve less about real politics and more about — this is the beginning of “Knights of play a prominent role. the freedom he’s fighting for. the conspiracy theory of an alien race Cydonia,” the album’s best and closing The album kicks off with “Take A The harmonized vocals featured in secretly governing the planet Earth. song. Bow,” a politically charged opening this song would do Queen proud, and The sci-fi lyrics here are intriguing, but With Cydonia, past and future, Wild that warns the world’s politicians, reappear in many of the later tracks. some will find this track to be musical­ West and outer space combine to form “You’ll burn in hell for your sins.” It’s “Invincible,” an uplifting song about ly dull. a sprawling epic masterpiece. The cli­ powerful, both musically and lyrically, overcoming odds, immediately lifts off “City Of Delusion” is a pulse-pound­ max approaches as Bellamy sings, “No and other parts of the album carry sim- the dismal fog of the song preceding it. ing, dramatic piece of prog rock with one’s gonna take me alive,” and then a Muse fans will triumphantly belt out flamenco guitar, strings and a lone rocking guitar solo takes the album to the inspirational chorus again and horn that simply must be heard to be its culmination. In “Black Holes and M u se again. believed — one of the album’s best. Revelations,” Muse’s musical talent and “Assassin,” a high-octane whirlwind As the album begins to come to a versatility reach new heights. Black Holes and Revelations of metal style guitar, truly showcases close, “Hoodoo” carries it into the No alternative rock aficionado should the band’s energy. The verse once darkness with a sinister, Rachmaninov- miss it. again takes on a political tone, urging inspired piano melody. Once the piano for a violent overthrow of “demonocra­ is silenced, the sound of galloping hors­ Contact Patrick William Moore at cy.” es thunders into the aural foreground [email protected]

M u s e ’s Latest B elo n gs in ‘B lack Ho l e ’

isons came with their sophomore and unique By MARTY SCHROEDER release of “Origin of Symmetry,” sound, as it Assistant Scene Editor although this album did have some incorporates Muse solid tracks that showed potential. musical levels Sometimes a band comes around that “Time is Running Out” was the song that take the lis­ Black Holes and Revelations makes a splash and fails to follow up that launched Muse across the ocean to tener from one on an amazing effort. They have too America and is also one of their best feeling to anoth­ Warner Bros/Wea much polish where they should have a songs. However, even with all of this er. To put it rough edge or too much noise pollution potential and talent, Muse has plainly, it rocks where their own instruments used to foundered. While they have found their —’’Time is ' ' work. own sound on “Black Holes,” it is not a Running Out” Unfortunately, this characterizes sound that is, sonically, very good. made Muse stars Muse’s latest album, “Black Holes and On “Supermassive Black Hole,” front­ for a reason. Recommended tracks: 'Starlight,"Assassin,"City of Revelations.” man Matthew Bellamy croons in a “Supermassive Delusion' and 'Knights of Cydonia' The trio hails from Devon, England falsetto backed up by Chris Black Hole,” and was very popular in their home Wolstenholme’s distorted bass that unfortunately, country before making a splash in the sounds like it is coming out of a synthe­ with its synth-style and crooning is “OK Computer.” United States. Muse initially fought off sizer. This style works on “Time is more reminiscent of Britney Spears That is not to say there are no good comparisons with Oxford natives Running Out,” off their album than any song that an English rock tracks on this album. The opening Radiohead with their debut album “Absolution.” band should be releasing. “Take a Bow” brings in a synthesizer “Showbiz.” The most critical compar­ That song in particular had a new The track that follows “Supermassive that works and Bellamy croons with his Black Hole” is just plain boring. “Map normal flair. This track builds up of the Problematique” rolls in at a appropriately through the first half of bloated four minutes and 18 seconds. the song and then pays off with some The guitar riff grates on the ears and hard rock that allows Bellamy’s guitar the piano introduced to the trio hardly to wail and sing. does anything except make one wonder The next track, “Starlight,” is the why Muse is not sticking to the strongest lyrically. Most of the songs on anthemic rock trio sound that made this album delve into pseudo-political them big. It made them big for a rea­ rock that seems out of place in the son —it was good. style that makes Muse what it is, but “Problematique” follows up with the “Starlight” thankfully manages to avoid war commentary “Soldier’s Poem,” this. which sounds more like a Leonard This album has much to say, but the Cohen song than a rock song with problem is it’s not said very well. Muse lyrics that are deserving of the mind­ still has a solid sound on some of their less punk rockers Anti-Flag. tracks and you can rock to “Starlight” “How could .you send us so far away and “Assassins,” however, most of the from home / when you know damn well tracks seem corpulent and this album that this is wrong.” These lyrics are sags under its own idealism and com­ sophomoric and the song sags into plication. itself. If you want smart political punk, rnoiu courtesy or u u u .u u .u k listen to Bad Religion, and if you want Contact Marty Schroeder at Matthew Bellamy, frontman for the rock band Muse, performs new songs on the good English rock, go buy Radiohead’s [email protected] British television program “Top of the Pops ” in late 2005. page 12 The Observer ♦ CLASSIFIEDS Thursday, August 31, 2006

M L B — NL W r a p s Hamels, Howard lead Phillies to 5-1 victory Padres maintain half-game lead in NL wild card as Phillies grab eighth win in 11 games ; Houston prevails

outs and two walks before Arthur today,” San Diego manager Bruce leading off the ninth against said LaRoche, who’s batting .368 Associated Press Rhodes came on in the ninth. Bochy said of Roberts, who was Milwaukee reliever Jose Capellan with 14 homers and 38 RBIs Hamels threw 104 pitches, 69 for 8-for-14 in the series. “I tell you (2-1). Lamb and Craig Biggio fol­ since the All-Star break. “We WASHINGTON — Cole Hamels strikes, in one of his best efforts. what, he’s been consistent all lowed with singles to put runners strayed away from that for a helped the surging Phillies keep “I definitely think I lucked out a year.” at the corners, and Capellan while.” pace in the NL wild-card race little bit because I didn’t have all Mike Piazza drove in two runs intentionally walked Lance Wednesday night. The three pitches working,” Hamels with a pair of bloop singles. Berkman to load the bases. St. Louis 13, Florida 6 Washington Nationals did their said. “But just having two, and “They all count, ” Piazza said. “I Aubrey Huff hit a grounder Albert Pujols hit a Rebreaking part, too. obviously facing them the past went through a stretch where I down the line that first baseman home run in the fifth inning and Hamels pitched eight strong two games, letting them know was hitting the ball pretty hard Jeff Cirillo grabbed with a dive. Preston Wilson had three RBIs, innings and Ryan Howard hit a what I do have, keeps them a lit­ and had nothing to show for it. I He touched first — taking away a helping the St. Louis Cardinals two-run double to lead tle more off balance.” don’t know if they even out, but force at the plate — and then end the Florida Marlins’ nine- Philadelphia to a 5-1 victory over Philadelphia manager Charlie it’s nice to have a couple of balls threw to catcher Damian Miller. game winning streak with a vic­ Washington on Wednesday night. Manuel said his team is having you don’t square up on very good But Miller simply stepped on tory. The Phillies, just a half-game fun now that it’s back in the wild­ and they fall in for hits.” the plate, apparently not realiz­ Hanley Ramirez had three hits behind NL wild-card leader San card race and over .500 at 67-65. The Padres took two of three ing he needed to make a tag. and Mike Jacobs had two RBIs Diego, won for the eighth time in from the Diamondbacks and Thanks to his mistake, Lamb slid for the Marlins, who missed a 11 games. They also took advan­ San Diego 4, Arizona 1 maintained their wild-card lead. home with the winning run on chance to climb to .500 after tage of two errors and some Dave Roberts is getting better, San Diego entered with a half­ HufTs RBI groundout. starting the season 11-31. mental miscues that left and maybe even faster, with age. game lead over Philadelphia and According to the Elias Sports Nationals manager Frank The 34-year-old outfielder Cincinnati, and was three games Atlanta 5, San Francisco 3 Bureau, no team since 1900 has Robinson angry afterward. went 4-for-5 with two RBIs, and behind first-place Los Angeles in Adam LaRoche had three dou­ reached .500 after falling 20 The 22-year-old Hamels (7-7), Mike Thompson earned his first the NL West. bles, a triple and drove in three games below, and no team has who started the season with victory in more than two months The fading Diamondbacks fin­ runs. Yet he really wanted to talk won 10 in a row after such a Class-A Clearwater, had little as the Padres beat the Arizona ished their homestand 2-4, and about a foul ball. ragged start. trouble in this one. He gave up Diamondbacks. were 5-11 in a stretch of 16 con­ LaRoche yanked a ball com­ Getting manager Joe Girardi only four hits with three strike­ “He makes us go, and he did secutive games against NL West pletely out of Turner Field in the back after he spent Tuesday foes. eighth inning, the ball soaring night back home with his preg­ “It’s terrible,” Arizona’s Eric over the roof of the third deck nant wife while bracing for a Byrnes said. “We’re at home, down the right-field line. It was­ possible hurricane was no help we’re not facing Cy Young, we’ve n’t close to being fair — about for the Marlins, who squandered got to win these games and we the only thing that didn’t go right a four-run lead. The NL Central- didn’t. We’re going to have to go for the streaking first baseman leading Cardinals have only three on a stretch and really play well who led the Atlanta Braves past comebacks of four or more runs on the road. If not, we start look­ the San Francisco Giants. all season. ing at next year.” “I’m so much more excited to They tied a franchise record hit a ball out of the stadium than with eight doubles and had a sea- Houston 1, Milwaukee 0 I am getting the four hits,” son-best 20 hits without any from Roger Clemens struck out nine LaRoche quipped. “I’d like to get recent hitting star Gary Bennett, in seven shutout innings and a distance on it. It had some good who sprained his lower back Mike Lamb scored on a strange air.” stretching to tag out a runner play in the ninth to give the The Braves, who’ve given up trying to score on a pitch that he Houston Astros a win over the on winning a 15th straight divi­ "couldn’t handle in the second. Milwaukee Brewers. sion title, are making a late push Bennett is 13-for-21 in his last The Astros won their season- for the wild card with four five starts with two game-win­ high fifth straight by salvaging straight wins at home. If nothing ning hits last weekend, including another solid outing from else, they are having a lot more his first career grand slam, to Clemens, who matched his sea­ fun. beat the Cubs. son high for strikeouts. But his Marcus Giles smacked LaRoche Jason Marquis (14-12) con­ teammates again had trouble in the face with a pie while he did tributed two hits and an RBI to scoring with their 44-year-old a live television interview in front the comeback for the Cardinals, ace on the mound, and he wound of the Braves’ dugout. John who have won four of five and up with another no-decision. Smoltz kept saying he was the are 4-1 against the Marlins this The Rocket has allowed three one who sparked LaRoche’s hot year. His hitting overshadowed runs or fewer in 13 of his 14 streak by making his teammate the latest in a string of shaky starts this season. move to a different locker in the starts. The Brewers, meanwhile, lost Turner Field clubhouse. Marquis allowed five runs and their season-high sixth straight “The locker change,” Smoltz seven hits and threw 108 pitches road game, wasting a strong yelled. “Don’t forget the locker in five innings, also walking three effort from Dave Bush. change.” and hitting two batters in the AP The starters were gone when LaRoche said the Braves are third. -One of them, Miguel Phillies outfielder Pat Burrell singles against the Nationals in the game ended on a bizarre starting to regain some of their Cabrera, was day to day after the fourth inning Wednesday night. The Phillies are making a play. swagger. being removed with a bruised left late push for the playoffs but trail the Padres. Willy Taveras grounded out “This is what it’s all about,” forearm.

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1 NOTRE DAME (8) 2-0-0 2 Penn Stale (1) 1-0-1 AP 3 Santa Clara (4) 2-0-0 Boston designated hitter David Ortiz belts a solo home run off Seattle righty Cha Seung Baek, ending the pitcher’s 4 Florida State (3) 1-0-0 no-hit bid during the sixth inning of Boston’s 6-3 loss in Seattle on Aug. 27. 5 Texas A&M 2-0-0 6 UCLA 1-1-0 7 North Carolina 1-1-0 8 Portland (tie) 0-1-1 Irregular heartbeat sidelines Boston star 8 Virginia (tie) 2-0-0 10 Duke 2-0-0 11 California 2-0-0 Associated Press going to keel over,” man­ scheduled for further tests return to the field.” 12 Florida 1-0-1 ager Terry Francona said that were expected to take The Red Sox determined 13 West Virginia 2-0-0 OAKLAND, Calif. — Red before Tuesday’s game at a few days. that sending the players 14 Tennessee 0-1-1 Sox slugger David Ortiz Oakland. “He was tested In addition, David Wells home before the conclu­ 15 Connecticut 1-0-1 was hospitalized in Boston the other night. A lot of returned to Boston to pre­ sion of the road trip would 16 Marquette 2-0-0 for the second time this people have these things. pare for his start give doctors a head start, 17 Southern California 1-0-1 month, checking into ... He has to know that he Thursday. rather than waiting until 18 Cal-State Fullerton 1-0-0 Massachusetts General on is fine. We’re not going to Ortiz was admitted to a Thursday. There was dis­ 19 Georgia 2-0-0 Tuesday night for further jeopardize his health.” hospital on Aug. 19 for a cussion about placing 20 Boston College 1-1-0 tests on his heart. Earlier Tuesday, the Red full examination and tests. Ramirez and Pena on the 21 Missouri 2-0-0 Ortiz felt heart palpita­ Sox also sent their other Based on the results of disabled list, but both play­ 22 Wake Forest 1-1-0 tions about 10 days ago two top hitters back to those tests, he was cleared ers are day to day. 23 Pepperdine 1-1-0 and again before Monday Boston for medical tests, to return when he felt bet­ “Once we made the 24 Utah 1-1-0 night’s game in Oakland, with Manny Ramirez and ter. determination that Manny 25 Yale 0-0-0 where he was a late Wily Mo Pena heading East “David had not experi­ and Wily Mo could not play scratch from the lineup. to join Ortiz. enced any additional in Oakland, we thought it He returned to Boston for Ramirez has played in episodes of palpitations made sense to send them 2005 BIG EAST Soccer more tests, Red Sox med­ only one of Boston’s last until Monday evening,” Gill back as soon as possible,” ical director Thomas Gill five games because of a said. “With the recurrence general manager Theo Women’s Div. B Standings said Tuesday. sore right knee, and Pena of these symptoms, we Epstein said. “It’s not often The team didn’t release has missed the last three would like David to be fully you have these gray-area Team conf overall any further information. games due to soreness in examined and tested injuries all at the same 1 NOTRE DAME 10-1-0 22-3-0 “We really don’t feel he’s his left wrist. Ortiz was before he is allowed to time.” 2 Villanova 6-1-3 10-5-4 3 Louisville 6-5-0 11-8-0 4 Georgetown 4-6-1 12-8-1 5 Rutgers 5-6-0 10-9-2 I n B rief 6 DePaul 3-5-3 5-8-4 7 Seton Hall 3-6-2 7-7-4 8 Cincinnati 1-8-2 3-11-4 Red Wings legend Yzerman Mariner’s reliever stable Former champs highlight to have jersey retired Jan. 2 after line drive scare U.S. Open first round DETROIT — Steve Yzerman, who SEATTLE — Seattle Mariners NEW YORK — There was Serena led the Detroit Red Wings to three reliever Rafael Soriano remained in Williams, unseeded but overpowering Stanley Cups, will have his No. 19 jer­ stable condition in an intensive care her opponent, then quoting super- sey retired Jan. 2. unit Wednesday morning after being model-turned-reality-TV-star Heidi The 41-year-old Yzerman retired in hit in the head by a line drive Klum. July after playing each of his 22 sea­ Tuesday night. There was Martina Hingis, down a around the dial sons in Detroit — 20 as captain — Soriano sustained a concussion set but coming back by using all of where he became one of the most after being struck behind his right her guile and working every angle on famed athletes in Michigan history ear. He was carted off the field and court, including smacking one volley T ennis and one of the NHL’s all-time greats. had an X-ray and scan when he left-handed. U.S. Open, 11 a.m., USA His jersey will be hoisted in Joe arrived at the hospital. And there was Marat Safin, win­ Louis Arena to hang among Gordie Team physician Dr. Edw ard ning but muttering to himself, Howe’s No. 9, Terry Sawchuk’s No. 1, Khalfayan visited Soriano on smashing a racket, and — as only he MLB Ted Lindsay’s No. 7, Alex Delvecchio’s Wednesday at Harborview Medical can — challenging the validity of an Tampa Bay at Chicago White Sox, No. 10 and Sid Abel’s No. 12. Center and said the pitcher was instant replay ruling. 2:05 p.m., C om cast “For a long time, there was no improving. It was a day of many happy returns doubt in ownership’s mind that Steve Soriano had a second CAT scan at the U.S. Open on W ednesday, Yzerman would play his entire career that showed no worsening of his when those three past champions NCAA Football with the Detroit Red Wings and that condition, Khalfayan said. managed to make a bit of news South Carolina at Mississippi State, his sweater would fittingly go up into Soriano was to be examined by a merely by showing up. For Williams, 8:00 p.m ., ESPN the rafters along with the other all- neurosurgeon later Wednesday, at it was her first Grand Slam match Boston College at Central Michigan, time greatest Red Wing players,” sen­ which point the team hoped to get a since January; Hingis and Safin both 6:00 p.m., ESPN 2 ior vice president Jim Devellano said better idea of how long Soriano will were playing at Flushing Meadows Wednesday. be hospitalized. for the first time since 2002. page 14 The Observer ♦ SPORTS Thursday, August 31, 2006

USA B a s k e t b a l l Team USA relies on stingy D to advance to semis Germany slows down American offense with zone; Wade held to 1-of-11 from floor; Anthony scores 19 in hard victory

the field and 25 percent from 3- played a lot of zone in the first Associated Press point range — in seven games. half,” Bauermann said. “In the The only worse shooting came second half, they turned up the SAITAMA, Japan — So far, no from German star Dirk heat and played a great defen­ one at the world championships Nowitzki, who finished with sive game, and when you play has figured out how to counter more turnovers (five) than bas­ like that you can beat anyone Team USA’s superior skills, ath­ kets (three). He was 3-for-12 and win the gold.” leticism and depth. Germany from the floor and finished with The U.S. pulled away with provided a clue Wednesday 15 points, tied for the team high defense and rebounding. It night. with Ademola Okulaja. pressured the Germans into 24 The Germans packed the The Americans’ leading scor­ turnovers and hammered them paint and forced the Americans er was Carmelo Anthony, who 48-34 on the backboards, to fire from afar. The strategy scored 19 points but was 2-for- including a 22-6 advantage on worked for a half before the 12 in the first half. the offensive glass. U.S. pulled away for an 85-65 “My shot wasn’t falling, but “The U.S. was better defen­ victory. we’re going to have nights like sively,” Bauermann said. “They It may have been the scariest that when shots don’t fall,” said turned us over and killed us on 20-point win in team history. Anthony, who went 5-for-7 after the offensive glass.” The Americans struggled halftime. “We keep shooting. True enough. The U.S. is two against the Germans’ zone We know we’re capable of mak­ wins away from its first gold defense and were out of sync ing those shots. Coach (Mike medal since 1994 in this compe­ for much of the night. Krzyzewski) told us to keep tition. But it will take more than The Americans’ performance shooting. That’s what we did.” rebounding and defense to provided a glimmer of hope for The U.S. is at its most potent mount the winner’s podium on defense-oriented Greece, which when it is running the floor and Sunday night. faces the U.S. in the semifinals attacking the basket. But it The Americans didn’t appear Friday. Spain and Argentina, launched 40 of its 85 shots from medal-worthy for much of which meet in the other semifi­ beyond the 3-point arc. Wednesday night. nal, also will take note. At halftime, this looked like Dwyane Wade went 1-for-11 “I’m sure we’re going to see a the nightmare scenario envi­ from the floor and fired two air lot of zone,” U.S. guard Kirk sioned by skeptics who have balls from beyond the arc. Hinrich said. “We have up ‘til questioned the Americans’ Shane Battier missed all three now, and I’m sure we will the shooting touch. German coach 3-pointers he tried. LeBron rem ainder of the games. And Dirk Bauermann packed the James was 6-for-IO from the that’s fine. We’ve got guys who lane with a zone defense and floor but had seven turnovers. can make shots, and for what­ dared the Americans to fire “We w e re n ’t taking bad ever reason we just didn’t do away from outside. shots,” said Wade, who left the that tonight.” Others have tried to do the game for a few minutes after AP Indeed, the U.S. struggled same thing, but this time the taking an inadvertent shot to USA guard Dwyane Wade, left, beats Germany forward Dirk through its worst shooting per­ strategy worked. the face from Germany’s Pascal Nowitzki to the basket during America’s 85-65 win at the World formance — 38 percent from “We switched our defense and Roller. “They were open looks.” Basketball Championships in Japan Wednesday.

University of Notre Dame Annual Drinking Water Quality Report 2005 Consumer Confidence Report

The amendments to the 1996 Safe Drinking Contaminants that might be expected to be Water Quality Data Water Act require each public water supply to in source water (untreated water) include: The table below lists the EPA's Definitions produce a water quality report titled the • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses regulated and unregulated • MCL Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL). The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). and bacteria, which may come from contaminants detected in the highest level of a contaminant allowed in drinking Following is the University's annual report for sewage treatment plants, septic systems, University's drinking water. All of water. the 2005 calendar year. agricultural livestock operations and the contaminants are below • MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG). The University's water system is a privately wildlife. allowable levels. The level of a c ontaminant at which there is no owned public water supply operated by the • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and Not included in the table are known or expected health risk, Utilities Department. The University’s system metals, which can be naturally-occurring or the more than 150 other • ppm: parts per million, provides water to the University community and result from urban stormwater runoff, contaminants including pesticides, • ppb: parts per billion. the nearby CS C. properties. Questions industrial or domestic wastewater herbicides. metals. synthetic • 90th Percentile: 90% of the samples were below the regarding the system or sampling results can discharges, oil. pesticides and herbicides. . organic chemicals, volatile organic number listed, be directed to Paul Kempf, Director of Utilities, • Organic chemical contaminants, including chemicals and others which were • pCi/L: picocuries per liter. 104 Facilities Building, Notre Dame, IN 46556, synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, tested and not detected. Since 1993, the University has been granted a phone 574.631.0142 or Mike McCauslin, which are by-products of industrial Standardized Monitoring Framework (SMF 1), monitoring Assistant Director, Risk Management and processes and petroleum production or waiver. Due to the high quality of the water, the Safety, 636 Grace Flail, Notre Dame, IN can come from gas stations, urban monitoring frequencies are significantly reduced. 46556, phone 574.631.5037. stormwater runoff, and septic systems. There are currently six wells serving the • Radioactive contaminants, which can be Regulated at Point of Entry (Well) Highest water system, all located on the campus naturally-occurring or are the result of oil EPA's EPA’s Substance Level Range Source of Contamination proper. The water is drawn from deep aquifers and gas production and mining activities. MCL MCLG surrounded by substantial clay barriers that Some people may be more vulnerable to Detected serve to protect the groundwater supply. We contaminants in drinking water than the Barium (ppm) 0.10 2.0 2.0 0.061 -0.10 Erosion of natural deposits general population. Persons with cancer Runoff from fertilizer, septic do not believe that our source is vulnerable to Nitrate (ppm) 1.0 10 10 0 .1 3-1 .0 contamination. We are also taking steps to undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have tanks, natural deposits ensure that our water source does not become undergone organ transplants, persons with 0.0075 - Nickel (ppm) 0.015 0.1 0 Pipe material, natural deposits contaminated and are i n the final stages of a HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, 0.015 Wellhead Protection Program. This program some elderly and infants can be particularly Chromium 0.0088 - 0.012 0.1 0.1 Erosion of natural deposits assists in defining where the water supply susceptible. These people should seek advice (ppm) 0.012 comes from and methods to protect the about drinking water from their health care Fluoride Runoff from fertilizer, erosion of 1,1 4.0 4.0 <0.1 -1.1 aquifers from potential contamination. providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on (ppm) natural deposits The sources of drinking water (both tap appropriate means to lessen the risk of Arsenic <0.0020 - 0.0034 0.01 0.0 Erosion of natural deposits water and bottled) include rivers, lakes, infection from Cryptosporidium and microbial (ppm) 0.0034 streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. contaminants are available from the Safe Gross alpha 3.8 15 0 1 .9 -3 .8 Naturally occurring As water travels over the surface of the land or Drinking Water Hotline (1.800.426.4791) or at (pCi/L) through the ground, it dissolves naturally- the EPA's website at www.epa.gov/safewater. Gross beta Decay of natural and manmade 21.2 50 0 3.2 - 21.2 occurring minerals and, in some cases, Infants and young children are typically (pCi/L) deposits radioactive material, and can pick up more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than substances resulting from animal and human the general population. In general, if you flush Unregulated Substances activity. your could tap until the water gets as cold as it Highest EPA’s EPA’s Drinking water, including bottled water, may is going to get, you will have eliminated the Substance Level Range Source of Contamination MCL MCLG reasonably be expected to contain at least potential metal contamination. Additional Detected small amounts of some contaminants. The information is available from the Safe Drinking Sodium presence of contaminants does not necessarily Water Hotline (1.800.426.4791) or at the 58 100 - 41 - 5 8 Erosion of natural deposits (ppm) indicate the water poses a health risk. More EPA's website at wvvrw.epa .gov/safew ater. information about contaminants and potential We have tested for over 150 parameters Regulated at User Tap health affects can be obtained by calling the regulated by the EPA and the State of Indiana. 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6-2 and drawing a big ovation Associated Press at Arthur Ashe Stadium. “I love you guys, too,” she NEW YORK — Roger told the crowd. “Yeah, baby.” Federer, Rafael Nadal and Known for his success on Amelie Mauresmo played like clay, the second-seeded Nadal champs and former winners had an easy time on the hard Serena Williams and Martina court. He won the first eight Hingis also advanced points and beat 1998 Open Wednesday during a hectic runner-up Mark Philippoussis afternoon at the U.S. Open. 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the first A day after rain prevented round. any matches from being com­ “The last two years, I didn’t pleted for the first time since play very good here, and I 1987, virtually the whole ten­ want to play good,” said nis world was on display at Nadal, a two-time French Flushing Meadows. Open champion who has never Former Open champions gotten past the third round at LAURIE HUNT/The Observer Lleyton Hewitt and Marat this tournament. Forward Amanda Cinalli, top, battles Iowa State defender Lauren Fader for control during a 9-0 win Safin won while Andy Roddick Safin, the 2000 U.S. Open over the Cyclones on Aug. 26. Bottom, forward Kerri Hanks outhustles midfielder Jess Villhauer. and Maria Sharapova made winner, defeated Robin Vik of for an attractive doubleheader the Czech Republic 6-1, 6-1, in the night session. 3-6, 6-3. Andre Agassi and Lindsay Safin has exhibited some Davenport showed up, too, to bizarre behavior in the past _ practice. In all, 80 matches he once dropped his shorts were on the schedule. after winning a point at the Beset by injuries for several F ren ch Open _ but won in years, Hingis drew a warm ra th e r ro u tin e fashion. He reception in her first Open became the most animated appearance since 2002. She when he called for an instant switched to her left hand to replay after his serve was win a point at the net, then ruled out. did a little hop when Peng The video board showed it Shuai’s lob landed wide for a was indeed out and Safin 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 victory. spread his arms wide while a “It’s good to be back,” the fan yelled out, “Challenge the 1997 champion said. “The challenge!” energy of New York itself is Through mid-after noon, absolutely great.” there had been a total of 15 With thousands of fans challenges at the Open, result­ milling around the plaza, the ing in four overturned calls. place was cooking. The scent Safin seemed to think there of grilling hamburgers wafted should’ve been more. over outer court No. 5 — “I guess they have to many years ago, Goran improve a little bit to make Ivanisevic joked that he never sure that the calls are right,” liked to play there because the he said. “I don’t think it’s 100 smell made him hungry. percent sure.” The top-seeded Federer The 15th-seeded Hewitt, the rebounded from a startling 2001 U.S. Open champion, loss two weeks ago to over­ beat Albert Montanes 7-5, 6-4, whelm Wang Yeu-tzuoo 6-4, 6- 6-3 and No. 4 David 1, 6-0. Aim ing at his third Nalbandian defeated Michael straight Open title, Federer Berrer 4-6, 6-7 (2), 6-3, 7-5, had won 55 straight matches 6 - 2 . on North American hard courts before Andy Murray beat him at the Cincinnati Masters. “I thought I was always in NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL TICKETS WANTED control, obviously,” Federer said after his victory. “I always said I prefer to be the favorite rather than the BUYING & TRADING underdog. That’s worked out for me since I became No. 1.” The No. 1 Mauresmo seemed to benefit most from the rain- ALL SEASONS out. Trying for her first U.S. Open championship, the Australian Open and ALL GAMES & LOCATIONS Wimbledon winner led No. 131 Kristina Barrois 6-1, 2-5 when their match was sus­ pended Tuesday. Mauresmo was sharp when they returned, winning all five games to close out a 6-1, 7-5 victory. 18 YEARS CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE “Even if I was going to lose the second set, I would have made myself right in the third,” she said. “But it didn’t happen.” “Yesterday, I think she was CASH PAID TODAY hitting some unbelievable shots,” Mauresmo said. “I wanted to try to be a little bit more aggressive.” Preferred Tickets 234-5650 Williams cruised, beating Lourdes Dominguez Lino 6-1, Thursday, August 31, 2006 The Observer ♦ SPORTS page 17

a corner kick, should lead to first two assists of her colle­ throw in. I’ll-get in there and do my more goals in the future. giate career against the Weissenhofer said she best.” Soccer “It’s almost like a corner Cyclones in her first colle­ expects to play this weekend Both the Southern Cal and continued from page 20 kick, so I definitely think it’ll giate start. against Santa Clara be dangerous [throughout The next day, she came off Southern “It’s almost like a corner games will Weissenliofer said this lux­ the season],’’ she said. the bench to pepper the California be at ury, which usually only Weissenhofer scored the Rebel goal with four shots Friday and kick, so I definitely think A l u m n i comes when a team attempts first two goals and tallied the and earn an assist with her No. 7 Santa it’ll be dangerous Field. The Clara Sunday, Trojans and but she is not [throughout the season]." Irish will sure whether kick off at ite o f she will start. Michele Weissenhofer 7:30 p.m . C hristian Are you thinking “(Irish head Irish forward F r id a y , coach Randy while Notre nitiation of W a 1 d r u m ] Dam e will d u lts about becoming always take on the changes the lin e u p s ,” Broncos Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Catholic? Weissenhofer s a id . “Nothing’s really set. I hope I Contact Chris Khorey at start, but if I don’t, I know [email protected]. There’s that qu estion in the Find out more about: back of your The Sacraments of Initiation: Holt’s teams have also excelled off the course, with her teams m ind... Holt averaging a CPA of 3.24 the past Is there some­ continued from page 20 12 seasons and 75 times her * Baptism, Eucharist & players achieved all-Conference thing more to Confirmation: coach, praised Holt’s hiring. U.S.A academic team honors. m y FA ITH ? “I’ve met her before and I “First and foremost, I was for unbaptized persons wanting know she’ll be a great fit for attracted by the opportunity to S om ething Notre Dame,” she said. “She’ll come to what I believe is the best to become a member of more that I bring stability and motivation to academic and athletic combina­ the Catholic Church. the program and she’s someone tion that’s out there,” she said. should look we can relate to.” Diaz-Calderon said her reputa­ Holt was the head coach at the tion speaks for herself. into? University of Southern Florida “My cousin [Mary Maritere- Maybe there’s • Full Communion: for the past 13 Calderon] goes to seasons, and South Florida more to all of for baptized persons wanting Full was head “I’ve met her before and she told me, this Church Communion in the Catholic tradition. coach at and I know she’ll be a ‘You guys are Purdue from great fit for Notre really lucky to stuff. RCIA ... 1990-93. While Dame. ” have her,” she We all learn from one another. The at USF, Holt said. For more info, RCIA gives you a chance to walk with was nam ed Assistant contact: Con ference Alejandro Diaz-Calderon Coach Kyle someone as you explore your faith and U.S.A. Coach of Veltri, who led Tam! Schmitz Irish captain find your place in the Church. the Year three the Irish while @ times — in the university 631-3016 Join us on this adventure of faith. 1996, 1999 and searched for a [email protected] 2001 — and was named Coach new coach, will stay on as an of the Decade (1995-2005). Her assistant. 308 Coleman-Morse team s at USF won five The Irish open the season at Center Sunday, Aug. 27th Sunday, Sept. 3rd RCIA Conference USA titles, made 11 the Cougar Classic Sept. 11 in trips to the NCAA Regional Charleston, S.C. INFO Candidates & Candidates & Tournament and twice made S p on sors S p on sors trips to the NCAA Championship Contact Chris Hine at C-M SESSIONS 1:00pm-2:00pm l:00pm-2:00pm Campus Ministry 330 C olem an -M orse 330 C olem an-M orse Finals. [email protected].

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follow.” As a captain, Dalby will also Dalby be able draw on his interna­ continued from page 20 tional experience to help lead the team. specifics about what he would “I took so much from that be looking for out of his most experience [on the U-20 experienced player. National team |,” he said. With what he’s shown on the “Every day you had to come to field for the Irish, the growing practice you were competing attention being paid to the for your spot and competing senior two-year captain is jus­ in front of a lot of people.” tified. A former captain of the Furthermore, Dalby attrib­ United States U-20 national utes his time on the U-20 team and a team as a Gatorade high 7 think this team is major reason school player for his suc­ of the year, more than capable of cess as an Dalby has winning a national NCAA ath- started every championship. I know lete- one of Notre “It’s defi­ Dame’s games that’s most important to nitely helped since arriving m e.” me get to in South Bend where I am three autumns today - being ago. Greg Dalby here at Notre Recently, he Irish captain Dame, being was named a a senior cap­ preseason All- tain on this American and listed as one of team — so I’m very grateful the 25 players to watch for for it,” he said. the Missouri Athletic Club’s After completing his time Hermann Trophy — an award with the U-20 team Dalby — presented annually to the top who is too old to continue to soccer player. He also play — is waiting to see when received both honors in his and if he will make that next junior season. step in the national team sys­ Dalby, however, discounts tem. the overall importance of indi­ “It’s not up to me, he said. vidual distinctions. “When it’s over, it’s over, until “All those things are a great they call you back to camp.” honor, but at the end of the Currently, however, Dalby is day I don’t think they mean completely focused on the much or matter much,” he Notre Dame season. said. “The way you play every “I think this team is more day and the way you carry than capable of winning a yourself is much more impor­ national championship,” he tant.” said. “I know that’s most Those around Dalby have im portant to me and 1 know noticed his attitude. that’s most important to our “The thing about having seniors.” somebody who has had the With all the hardware Dalby accolades that he has and the has already collected, a fact that he is one of the most national title ring would go a humble players on the team is long way towards completing great because it keeps every­ his collection. body else humble,” Clark said. “If I can leave this program, “It’s good to be confident, but leave this school with a aimed it's good to have humility, national championship, to me always knowing that the team that’s all that really matters,” comes first. Greg is a great he said. example of this. He lives that nancy? example, and by doing so, it Contact Eric Retter at makes it easier for others to [email protected] Don’t go it alone.

players individual^ style when deciding doubles partners. someone you love needs help Tennis Notre Dame will try to come continued from page 20 up with the best pairings to atio n , please call. match the capabilities of all but the team has been work­ the Irish players, something ing on conditioning and that has been a struggle in endurance on their own as the past. Confidential support and assistance well as with strength coach And in order to figure this Chris Sandeen. out, Bayliss feels that is nec­ available at Notre Dame: “We want to be as well con­ essary for the team to com­ ditioned and durable as any pete in more preseason ♦ Sr. Jean Lenz, OSF, Student Affairs, 1-7407 team out there,” Bayliss said. matches. He intends to have The Irish will the team play ♦ Sr. Sue Dunn, OP, Student Affairs, 1-7819 continue to work “We want to be as in some elite on their condi­ tournaments ♦ Sylvia Dillon, Campus Ministry, 1-71 63 tioning when the well conditioned and this fall to season begins, durable as any team make the team ♦ John Dillon, Campus Ministry, 1-7163 but will also out there. ” even stronger. begin developing Notre Dame ♦ Dr. Susan Steihe-Pasalich, Counseling' Center, 1 -7336 each player’s welcomes four individual Bobby Bayliss new freshmen ♦ A nn H. Kleva, I lealtli Services, 1 -8286 strengths. Irish head coach that should fig­ Bayliss said that ure into the each of his play­ mix early in ers has different the season — South Bend Community Resources: strengths and weaknesses, Sean Corrigan, Takas hi and that in order to have a Yoshii, Graham King and ♦ Women’s Care Center, 234-0363 successful season — the team Daniel Schafer. They will join will need to emphasis these a talented group that includes ♦ Catholic Charities, 234-3111 strengths. junior Sheeva Parbhu, Brett One specific area where Helgeson, Ryan Keckley and Notre Dame will look to Eric Langenkamp. improve upon is its aggres­ “We are excited to be back sion at the net, especially in and ready to go,” Bayliss said. doubles. “Our freshmen are eager [to “[In doubles] we will work a play.] It’s a terrific blend of little more on net plays,” experience and youth, and Bayliss said. “[We need to] be usually that bodes well for Want to write more consistent as well as what the season will bring.” more aggressive.” Bayliss said that it is also Contact Deirdre Krasula at important to factor in each [email protected] . Call Ken. 631-4543 Thursday, August 31, 2006 The Observer ♦ TODAY page 19

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M e n ’s S o c c e r ND Women’s Golf Humble hero New links coach takes All-American Dalby shrugs off attention ND reigns By ERIC RETTER Associate Sports Editor By CHRIS MINE Sports Writer Notre Dame midfielder Greg Dalby isn’t a big fan of receiv­ ing individual attention — but The search is over. to hear him tell it, media Notre Dame named Susan Holt attention isn’t something its women’s golf coach someone in his position would Wednesday, replacing Debby encounter too often. King. Holt becomes the fourth “It’s not really something head coach in school history. college soccer players have to “I’m really looking forward to deal with,” he said. becoming a part of the Notre Dalby, however, may be Dame family,” Holt said in a working on becoming an statement released by the Notre exception to that rule — as Dame athletic department made evident by the Notre Wednesday. “The commitment Dame athletic billboards scat­ to the golf program with the tered around South Bend fea­ course and the new indoor facil­ turing his image. ity makes a statem ent. As a In fact, Dalby has reached a coach you want to know that marker of success that few you have a chance to be suc­ reach in their careers — serv­ cessful and you can toll that’s ing as his own point of refer­ how it is at Notre Dame and it’s ence for those familiar with impressive to see that.” him. Junior captain Alejandra Diaz- “Greg’s just got to be Greg,” Calderon, who was one of three said Irish head coach Bobby players who took part in the Clark when asked for TIM SULLIVAN/The O bserver interview process for a new Notre Dame senior midfielder Greg Dalby controls the ball in the 4-1 Irish win over Creighton see DALBY/page 18 in the Mike Berticelli Memorial Tournament at Alumni Field Sunday. see HOLT/page 17

ND Women’s Soccer M e n ’s T en n is Freshman flips over Irish improve mean streak

chance to contribute Endurance becomes man from Naperville, 111. top priority for team Weissenhofer brings said. “I practiced it in the unique talent to teamgymnastics gym and in my back yard a lot.” By DEIRDRE KRASULA Eleven years later, Sports Writer By CHRIS KHOREY Weissenhofer’s fiip-throw ins Associate Sports Editor have already made an Notre Dame coach Bobby impact for the No. 5 Irish, Bayliss identified two spe­ earning her an assist on cific areas his team will When Notre Dame forward sophomore forward Kerri need to focus on this fall in Michele Weissenhofer was in Hanks’ go-ahead goal in a 2- order to exceed last sea­ elementary school, soccer 1 win against Ole Miss son’s Sweet 16 run in the wasn’t her favorite sport. Sunday. NCAA Championship — She preferred gymnastics. Weissenhofer’s throw lofted conditioning and aggres­ Then Weissenhofer, who high in the air and made to sion. also played soccer, went to the center of the penalty The Irish finished the one of her mother’s recre­ area, where senior midfield­ season ranked No. 18 ational soccer games and er Jill Krivacek headed to when they fell to No. 1 found a way to combine the Hanks for the score. Georgia in the NCAA Sweet two sports. One of the play­ Several of Weissenhofer’s 16. Before falling to the ers would do a handspring throw-ins landed in the box Dawgs, Notre Dame defeat­ before a throw in, using her in the Notre Dame’s 9-0 win ed No. 19 Texas A&M 4-2 body as a catapult to fling Saturday over Iowa State, in the second round of the the ball to the center of the but none of them resulted in NCAA Championship. field. goals. But with an improved The seven-year-old Flip throw-ins carry higher emphasis on conditioning, Weissenhofer decided she and farther than normal Notre Dame will put itself wanted to learn, and set throw-ins, allowing teams to in a b e tte r position to about doing flips and hurling cross the ball into the box in make a deeper run. The soccer balls whenever she the air without a defender fall season does not offi­ got the chance. right on the passer. cially start until Sept. 4, JENNIFER KANG/The Observer “I practiced it and got it Irish senior Barry King returns a forehand shot in Notre Dame’s down,” the 5-foot-4 fresh­ see SOCCER/page 17 see TENNIS/page 18 6-1 victory over Wisconsin at the Eck Tennis Pavilion Feb. 12.

TENNIS BASKETBALL MLB — AL NHL MLB — AL MLB — NL m o USA 85 Philadelphia 5 Germany 65 Washington 1 Roger Federer Irregular heartbeat Former Detroit center Seattle pitcher Rafael advances in first round USA forward Carmelo knocks Red Sox desig­ Steve Yzerman will Soriano is in stable con­ Phillies starter * I of U.S. Open by defeat­ Anthony scores game nated hitter David Ortiz have his Red Wings jer­ dition after linedrive to Hamels pitched eight ing Wang Yeu-tzuoo in high 19 points in victo­ out indefinitely. sey retired in Detroit. the head. innings to keep Phillies straight sets. ry. in wildcard race. page 16 page 14 page 13 page 13 page 13 page 12