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Xavier Murphy, a fifth-year student and former resident of Zahm Hall, died Tuesday after a short battle with cancer. He was 22. Z a h m Rector C o r r y C o l o n n a said he and Mur- phy both j o i n e d Z a h m in 2007 and got Xavier Murphy to know each other well during Mur- phy’s four years in the dorm. “He had an amazing energy about him, always so positive. He greeted everyone with a big smile,” Colonna said. “He was soft-spoken but confident and always respectful. He had a sensitivity about him that at- tracted others to him.” PAT COVENEY/The Observer Students and residents of Zahm Hall form the “Zahm X” in honor of Xavier Murphy, 22, at the Grotto on Tuesday night. Murphy, a see MURPHY/page 5 fifth-year student and former resident of Zahm, died Tuesday after a one-month battle with cancer. SMC holds ND builds fourth accelerator Business first year competition discussion offers prize

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Saint Mary’s College’s Com- The search is on for the next mon Experience program con- great idea. cluded for the semester Tues- Now in its 12th year, the Mc- day night with a short film and Closkey Business Plan Compe- a student-led panel discussion, tition invites students, alumni both of which focused on diver- and faculty to submit both prof- sity and the problem of stereo- it and nonprofit business ven- typing other cultures. tures, competing for a grand The Common Experience, a prize of $20,000. component of the Cross Cur- ASHLEY DACY/The Observer Laura Hollis, director of the rents Program, is designed to Construction of Notre Dame’s fourth nuclear accelerator continues on the Niewland Hall of Gigot Center for Entrepreneur- educate and mentor first year Science. The accelerator is expected to be completed by early March. ial Studies, said the competi- students at the College, spot- tion is on the lookout for unique lighting issues crucial to the By EMMA RUSS ing to improve Notre Dame’s When the accelerator is com- ventures, especially those first-year experience. News Writer research facilities, Philippe plete, about 15 undergraduate geared toward addressing so- Susan Vanek, associate dean Collon, associate professor of students will have the opportu- cial issues. of advising, said the Cross Cur- Not many universities can physics, said. nity to take part in nuclear re- “There are no impediments rents Program helps first years boast having a nuclear accel- “The project is unique in search each year, Collon said. and any reason not to enter isn’t navigate the educational and erator right at the center of that it is the first nuclear ac- Collon said the accelerator good enough as far as I’m con- social landscapes of the College. campus. celerator on a college cam- will reproduce nuclear reac- cerned,” Hollis said. “If you’ve “The goal and purpose of But when work is complete pus that the National Science tions that take place in the ever said somebody ‘oughta’ Common Experience is to intro- in the spring, the Niewland Foundation has agreed to fund sun and the stars by colliding make something, you have an duce students to the importance Hall of Science will house the in about 20 or 30 years,” he particles at extremely high ve- idea. What’s there to risk?” of their education,” Vanek said. University’s fourth and largest said. locities with a fixed object. He She said the best way to ap- “Liberal arts and diversity are nuclear accelerator, providing Collon said Notre Dame is compared the process to tak- proach the competition, or any the cornerstone of a first rate students with the chance to providing half of the funding ing apart a clock. business venture, is to consider college education.” engage in nuclear research. for the project, while the other “You take it apart to see what what problems exist and create The new accelerator is part half comes from the National see COLLEGE/page 6 of a $5 million project aim- Science Foundation. see NUCLEAR/page 5 see BUSINESS/page 5

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High 75 High 70 High 66 High 60 High 61 High 56 Low 55 Low 55 Low 50 Low 46 Low 47 Low 45 Wednesday, October 12, 2011 The Observer u News ndsmcobserver.com | page 3 Student Government Association SMC hosts lecture on Group debates decorating tunnel feminist Scripture views By KRISTEN RICE different ideas last week,” to capture students’ atten- News Writer she said. tion, and wanted to avoid By JILLIAN BARWICK “All of a sudden, one of my Nicole Gans, student body having a lengthy description News Writer students told me to stop for a Saint Mary’s Student Gov- president, said any kind of about the project that would minute, claiming she hated the ernment Association (SGA) decoration would be an im- deter students from becom- Sr. Barbara Reid said Tuesday passage and would rip it out of discussed during its meeting provement from the current ing involved. reading the Scriptures from a the Bible if she could,” Reid said. Tuesday the possibility of stark walls. Following Tuesday’s meet- feminist perspective can help il- “I was totally clueless on where decorating the Le Mans Hall “Anything is better than ing, SGA will move forward luminate realities of women in her feelings were coming from, Tunnel, which currently has creepy walls,” she said. with approving the email the modern world. so she explained that she had plain walls. Student Service Commis- and sending it out to stu- The Center for Spirituality at worked in the shelter for abused The Le Mans Hall Tunnel sioner Laura Glaub said SGA dents. The email could be Saint Mary’s College invited Reid, women and how so many of connects the dormitory to has considered the option sent out by this week, giving a Dominican Sister of Grand these women would not come for the Student Center and al- of having multiple murals students the time to work on Rapids, Mich., and vice president help because they believed they lows for easier transporta- in the tunnel to allow many their ideas over fall break if and academic dean of the Catho- must take up the cross just as Je- tion between buildings dur- different students to leave they choose. lic Theological Union, to lecture sus had and suffer through their ing the winter months. their marks. Jackie Zupancic, student to the community Tuesday about pain.” The current tunnel was Brink said the length of body vice president, sug- reading the Scriptures from a Reid said that when these renovated a few years ago. the tunnel would allow for gested last week that the feminist perspective. women finally did seek help, they Members of SGA suggested multiple different murals. student body should be al- Reid began the lecture, “Read- turned to their priests, who then in last week’s meeting there “We should have multiple lowed to vote on the submis- ing the Scriptures with the Mind, just told them to return to their be an opportunity for stu- murals because the tunnel sions. Eyes and Heart of a Woman,” by husbands. dents to create murals for is so large,” Brink said. If SGA chooses to move describing how she became in- While on sabbatical in Novem- the interior of the tunnel. During Tuesday’s meeting, forward with the submission volved in reading the Scriptures ber of 2003, Reid had the oppor- Emma Brink, student body members drafted an email deadline, members agreed it from a feminist perspective. She tunity to travel in parts of Latin secretary, said the plan is that will be sent out to Saint would be Nov. 22, right be- said while she was teaching a America, where she asked her still in the works. Mary’s students as early as fore Thanksgiving Break. course on the Gospel of Mark, hosts to connect her with groups “We have not officially de- this week. one of her students had a very of women in the area so that they cided anything yet, but we SGA members said they Contact Kristen Rice at intriguing opinion on the middle could converse about their ap- all did come up with a lot of wanted the email to be able [email protected] of the text. proaches to reading the Scrip- tures as women. “Many of my experiences with women in Latin America took this interpretation literally as well, which made me think that there has to be a different way,” she said. Reid said she takes a seven- step approach to reading the Scriptures from a feminist per- spective. Seeing and analyzing women’s realities is the first step. This in- cludes the number of women liv- ing in poverty, the number that are illiterate, women’s wages and violence against women. “If we were to look at the reali- ties of the women in our world, in general, these are realities that describe the way that it is for most women in the world,” she said. “These are just a few of the struggles and difficulties that many women in our world face on a daily basis.” Reid said the next steps include critical inquiry, critical evalua- tion, remembering and recon- struction, creative imagination and transformative action. The final step is seeing female images of God in the Scriptures. Reid said she believes there are many signs of hope and joy for women, and said she is very enthusiastic about reading the Scriptures through a feminist perspective. “The whole world is turning its eyes toward the reality of wom- en,” she said.

Contact Jillian Barwick at [email protected] page 4 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u News Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Council of Representatives Theologian studies evolution Members discuss By TORI ROECK “The project itself is very project. News Writer exciting because there are “We will probably produce questions also that scientists a book on evolution, human Theology professor Celia would not think of asking nature and religion, or some- sexual assault issue Deane-Drummond has spent without the dialogue with the thing like that, which will 20 years of her career bridg- humanities,” she said. “I’m show the fruits of our mutual ing the gap between science not suggesting that theology conversation as well as our and theology. necessarily informs the mes- individual projects,” she said. As the leader of a research sage of science, but theology Deane-Drummond said she t e a m will certainly push science to herself has a multi-disciplin- spon- ask questions in a different ary background, as she holds s o r e d kind of way than they might a doctorate in theology and b y otherwise have done.” another in plant physiology. Prince- Deane-Drummond, along “In my previous major ton Uni- with co-leader Dominic John- monograph on systematic the- versity, son of the University of Edin- ology, I looked at Christology Deane- burgh, is reviewing research and how we could envisage a Drum- applications for eight re- Christology that made sense m o n d search fellows and two post- in the light of evolutionary will doctoral fellows to participate theory,” Deane-Drummond contin- in the study. said. ue that Celia “The first part of the process She said the study will pick mission Deane-Drummond is getting the team together for up her research right where t h i s the year,” she left off. fall, leading a team of scien- she said. “This par- tists, theologians, anthropolo- “There’s an ticular [study] TOM LA/The Observer gists, psychologists and oth- application “This particular [study] is looking at Student body president Pat McCormick, right, debates with ers in a study called, “Inquiry p r o c e s s , is looking at human human na- members of the Council of Representatives on Oct. 5. on Evolution and Human Na- and it is in nature in the light of other ture in the ture.” itself highly animals but also our own light of other The study, which strives competi- evolutionary origins.” animals but By JOHN CAMERON ing called into question later. to facilitate interdisciplin- tive.” also our own News Writer “It really muddies the waters,” ary dialogue, is sponsored by Each re- evolutionary she said. Princeton University’s Center s e a r c h e r Celia Deane-Drummond origins,” she Student leaders can aid the Moss said sexual assault edu- for Theological Inquiry (CTI) will pur- professor of theology said. “I’ve fight against campus sexual as- cation empowers students to pre- and will take place during the sue his or moved from sault, Dr. G. David Moss, interim vent and respond to instances of 2012-2013 academic year. her own Christology director of the Gender Relations sexual misconduct. Deane-Drummond said the individual to human na- Council, said at the Council of “We’re trying to educate stu- research team will address monograph project, Deane- ture, and the questions I be- Representatives’ (COR) Monday dents so that they have as much large theological questions Drummond said. gan to ask at the end of my meeting. control and knowledge as possi- from multiple angles. “The point of this is to Christology book were about Moss and Sr. Sue Dunn, who ble,” he said. “As a psychologist, “We’re going to [be] work- bring together … a multidis- human nature. So this book co-chair the Committee on Sex- one thing I know is that after a ing out important questions, ciplinary team to contribute follows on from that directly.” ual Assault Prevention, offered sexual assault, it’s important for theological questions, about to sharing what they are re- She said that in today’s COR members a presentation on the victim to get control back.” what it means to be human, searching in their own areas world, it is important to rec- assault prevention and aware- One crucial way for victims to but in the light of not just the around this topic so that we oncile science and theology. ness. gain back control, according to internal, theological context feel … we are far better in- “I’m working on forms of Moss said his committee hopes Moss, is deciding how to respond but in the light of the under- formed when we come to con- theological thinking that to garner more student-led dia- to the incident with University or standing of science,” she said. sider the crucial questions,” make sense in a scientifically logue on sexual assault. police authorities. Deane-Drummond said the she said. engaged culture,” she said. “We are working hard to He said students should be study will facilitate a coop- She said she would also like eradicate sexual violence from aware of whether the person eration between the two dis- all the researchers to eventu- Contact Tori Roeck at our campus,” he said. “We need they choose to discuss an assault ciplines. ally produce a collaborative [email protected] to begin a different kind of con- with is required to either main- versation on campus, and we’re tain confidentiality, or inform hoping with authorities. student sup- “If you want to port we can move at a delib- begin from erate pace, you the grass- “It’s not going to change need to talk to roots.” until we begin to someone [con- Moss said confront some of these fidentially],” he the drinking ill-conceived notions of said. culture at what it means to socialize The Clery Act, Notre Dame on this campus, to have a federal man- is deeply in- relationships, to have date, requires tertwined intimacy. We need to have certain univer- with the is- some tough dialogue.” sity personnel to sue of sexual report incidents misconduct. of assault, Dunn “Last year, Dr. G. David Moss said. every report- interim director “RAs and ed instance Gender Relations Council ARs are not of sexual confidential assault on sources, faculty campus had members as alcohol in- well,” she said. volved,” he said. “It is inextrica- “The rectors, campus ministry bly linked to sexual assault and [are confidential]. On campus, sexual violence. That’s going to the other [confidential] agency be the tough nut to crack in this would be the Counseling Center.” environment, with this [drink- Dunn said students support- ing] culture.” ing victims of assault can be as This campus drinking culture simple as helping the survivor creates risky situations, Moss get the proper assistance. said. “Sometimes the best thing you “We have a vibrant and alive can do for a friend or someone alcohol culture,” he said. “Stu- you’re trying to help is to walk dents do consume alcohol and them to the Counseling Center,” sometimes abuse it. We need to she said. get our students to understand Moss said the campus needs to that [sexual] activity and alcohol confront the issue of sexual as- consumption do not make good sault head on. partners.” “We’re in a fight, folks, and we The primary concern with in- have to be ready for it,” he said. toxication is the inability to give “It’s not going to change until we consent, Moss said. begin to confront some of these “Consent is — I always say — ill-conceived notions of what it impossible when alcohol is in- means to socialize on this cam- volved,” he said. pus, to have relationships, to Even if the level of intoxication have intimacy. We need to have is not significant enough to af- some tough dialogue.” fect one’s ability to give consent, Dunn said going forward with Contact John Cameron at sexual activity risks consent be- [email protected] Wednesday, October 12, 2011 The Observer u News ndsmcobserver.com | page 5

“He was a gentleman in “Our prayers and condo- Murphy the sense that he didn’t want lences go out to Xavier’s fam- people around him to feel ily and friends,” Jenkins said. continued from page 1 badly about themselves [or] “By all accounts he was an to feel sad,” David said. “He exceptional and greatly loved Murphy was diagnosed with was a lovely guy who is going young man who will be deeply leukemia exactly one month to leave such a huge impact on missed.” before he died. He developed all of us.” Prior to Murphy’s passing, pneumonia over the weekend. His parents also said Mur- Zahm had planned events to Murphy, who is from Ander- phy embraced God during his support Murphy and raise son, Ind., graduated with a de- last few weeks, and asked for awareness for cancer pa- gree in political science with confession before he died. tients. Colonna said he hopes the class of 2011, but was on David said Murphy loved to continue with the events. campus this semester to finish Notre Dame and his time liv- He said Zahm hopes to hold one class and intern with the ing in Zahm. a “Raise an X for X” campaign football team. “He loved the family he during the Notre Dame vs. “It is so very hard to imag- found at Notre Dame,” Da- Navy football game Oct. 29, ine that energetic person is vid said. “He loved Zahm. He which would have been Mur- now passed,” Colonna said. loved that place and those phy’s 23rd birthday. However, “As a person of such energy, of boys were his brothers … Colonna said he wants to get good faith, and kindness will They have been so loving and permission from the Murphy be how we remember him.” supportive, and it has meant a family before moving forward Murphy’s mother, Marcia lot to our family.” with the event. LISA HOEYNCK | Observer Graphic Murphy, said her son was a Murphy’s younger brother, The campaign would ask quiet, private person, but the Julian, also attends the Uni- the student body to stand and gets away from the notion that time since his diagnosis al- versity. make an “X” with their arms Business commercial and social ven- lowed her to see a different Zahm celebrated a Mass in over their heads, mimicking tures are completely different. side of him. honor of Murphy on Tuesday the symbol residents of Zahm continued from page 1 We want commercial ventures “He did begin to open up in the dorm’s chapel, followed traditionally make during the to have more social impact and more and share and tell us by a walk to the Grotto. Celtic chant. innovative solutions to those social ones to have a strong things like he never would,” Over 150 students processed “X isn’t just for Xavier, it is problems. sense of fiscal sustainability.” she said. “That very first day, into the Grotto with candles, for us, but it can be a variable “That’s what it’s really about In addition to fusing the two I’ll never forget how he said, and many members of the for anyone who is fighting — why people are so riveted by competitions, the Gigot Center ‘I’m just so scared.’ That was crowd raised their arms in an cancer,” Colonna said. Steve Jobs in his passing,” Hol- also streamlined the competi- so un-Xavier to open up that “X” above their heads to hon- Zahm would also sell red T- lis said. “It’s people who don’t tion’s process, she said. They way.” or Murphy. shirts and bandanas to raise let circumstances tell them no. decided to abandon a tradition- But throughout his battle Murphy served as one of the money and awareness for They aren’t bound by the way al 20-page paper on specula- with cancer, his mother said three senior football manag- those battling cancer. things are always done.” tive sales, required in previous Murphy rarely complained. ers last year and was intern- As part of his leukemia Registration for the compe- years, opting instead for a pro- Instead, during one of his ing with the football team this treatment, Murphy needed to tition is now open, Hollis said, cess that cultivates confidence most painful days, Marcia year. receive frequent blood trans- and the cutoff for submissions and experience. said Murphy comforted her Head Football Equipment fusions. Colonna said Zahm is November 7. “Most collegiate ventures are when she cried. Manager Ryan Grooms called will hold a blood drive Nov. 7 The competition involves in their early stages so we’ve “It’s really weird because Murphy trustworthy and loy- from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the three stages: an open call for taken on more of a handhold- he got this big smile, and he al. LaFortune Ballroom. submissions, ing process did have a beautiful smile, “Immediately, he’s one of A funeral Mass will be cel- a semifinalist at each step,” and said, ‘Why are you cry- those kids you kind of fall in ebrated for Murphy on Satur- competition “It’s people who don’t Hollis said. ing, mom?’” Marcia said. “And love with,” he said. “He had day at 11 a.m. The location is and finalist let circumstances tell “We’re also I said, ‘Because it is so hard to one of those attitudes and not set yet, but will be in one presentations them no. They aren’t beefing up a watch you suffer.’ He took my personalities that just kind of two churches near Mur- in April. lot of in-kind head in his hands and said, of lights up the rooms and phy’s hometown. “Last year, bound by the way things support priz- ‘It’s okay, I’m going to be okay.’ brings happiness to everybody we had 120 are always done.” es which are “He didn’t fight it. He wasn’t around you.” Douglas Farmer and Megan submissions,” more helpful afraid. He comforted me in his University President Fr. Doyle contributed to this re- Hollis said. Laura Hollis for them than suffering.” John Jenkins said in a state- port. “67 moved on director just hand- Murphy’s father, David, also ment Murphy will be missed from the first Gigot Center for ing them a remembers Murphy’s ability by the Notre Dame commu- Contact Sarah Mervosh at stage and check.” to comfort those around him. nity. [email protected] were then Entrepreneurial Studies While only narrowed to a few are 12 semifinal- designated ists. The finalists then gave a winners in the McCloskey Com- presentation before the judges petition, it can act as a launch in April.” pad for other participants, Hol- The Ideas Challenge, which lis said. focused on entrepreneurship, Hollis said competitors have kicked off the competition in worked in the past to answer September, she said. pervasive issues in health and “They had to stand up for 60 medical, technology, social seconds and say, ‘Here’s my plans, literacy and several oth- idea,’” Hollis said. “That’s hon- er topics. estly the hardest part for most “Can you come up with some- people.” thing that solves a problem or Hollis said the competition meets a need?” Hollis said. seeks ventures that have the “When push comes to shove, potential to make both social you go about answering it and and commercial impacts. that’s more important than the “Last year we fused together prize.” the McCloskey Business Com- petition and the Social Venture Contact Nicole Toczauer at Competition,” she said. “This [email protected]

bottle,” he said. “The outer struc- Nuclear ture protects and supports the nuclear accelerator. The outer continued from page 1 structure should be complete in December, and the accelerator the smallest units of construc- will be complete in the spring.” tion are. In the same way, we are The Nuclear Science Labo- trying to discover the smallest ratory already houses three building blocks of life,” he said. smaller accelerators, Stech said, “Everything came from the stars but each lies horizontally in the at some point in time, and we basement of Nieuwland. He said want to discover the processes the new accelerator will be situ- behind the creation of earth, ated vertically, extending three people and the entire universe.” or four stories above the roof of Installation of the accelerator the building. began in early June, Collon said, “The construction project it- and construction is expected self is not a particularly compli- to conclude in late February or cated one, but the location does early March. make it more difficult,” Stech Dr. Ed Stech, associate profes- said. “However, Notre Dame is sional specialist of nuclear phys- one of the only universities that ics, said the construction project can boast of having a nuclear re- has two main components: an search center right in the middle outer steel tank infrastructure of campus.” to house the accelerator, and the accelerator itself. Contact Emma Russ at “We think of it like a ship in a [email protected] page 6 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u News Wednesday, October 12, 2011

about a person and use that in- Protesters target millionaires College formation to shape our views of other peoples and cultures. continued from page 1 “Single stories rob people of their dignity,” she said in the The second and final install- film. “We are taught to empha- ment of Common Experience size how people are different, Tuesday focused on diversity, rather than how people are and how recognizing our dif- similar.” ferences can help answer the Adichie said people should ‘Why am I here?’ question for recognize the positive effects first year students, Karen John- of exploring other cultures and son, vice president for student expanding their personal views. affairs, said. The film was followed by a “The ‘Why am I here?’ ques- panel discussion, led by junior tion … is answered for first Maeva Alexander and senior Al- years through peer mentoring, exandra Zellner. The discussion faculty advising and various ac- was a way for first year students tivities in the residence halls,” to see how diversity can be lived she said. out in everyday life, particularly Johnson said after Tuesday’s at Saint Mary’s College. film and panel, students met Alexander reflected on her with their advisors, discussed time abroad in South Africa the night’s activities and then and how her single stories were will prepare a reflection on the drastically altered as a result film. of her experience. Zellner dis- The film, titled “The Danger cussed the impact on stereo- of a Single Story,” features Ni- types, focusing especially on gerian author Chimamanda labels Saint Mary’s and Notre Adichie and struggles with Dame students can sometimes overcoming the “single stories” impose upon one another. AP people tell of African and Nige- Both Zellner and Alexander Protestors with the “Occupy Wall Street” movement wave signs outside the home of Jamie rian cultures. ended their discussions stress- Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan Chase, during a march in New York City on Tuesday. Adichie, who was awarded ing the importance of working a MacArthur Fellowship and to push past single stories and earned Master’s degrees from celebrate similarities between Associated Press they said Dimon, JPMorgan reports of any arrests. Johns Hopkins University and peoples of different cultures, Chase’s chairman and CEO, The Occupy Wall Street pro- Yale University, speaks in the echoing the themes of Adichie’s NEW YORK — Now it’s per- has an apartment. Marchers tests in Manhattan’s Zuccotti film about the dangers of par- talk in the film. sonal: Hundreds of anti-Wall screamed, “Where’s our bail- Park have spread to other cit- taking in single story telling. Street protesters held a “Mil- out?” and “How do we end ies, including Atlanta, Chica- Adichie said a single story is Contact Bridget Feeney at lionaires March” on Tues- this deficit? End the war, tax go, Philadelphia, Seattle and when we hear only one story [email protected] day past the homes of some the rich!” Los Angeles, and have become of the wealthiest executives JPMorgan was among the a political issue, with Repub- in America, stopping to jeer banks that received a federal licans accusing the demon- “Tax the rich!” and “Where’s bailout, money it has since re- strators of waging “class war” my bailout?” paid. and President Barack Obama Walking two-by-two on the Dimon got supportive words saying he understands their Eight people thrown sidewalk because they had no Monday from Mayor Michael frustrations. march permit and didn’t want Bloomberg, who is himself In Washington, six people to be charged with blocking a billionaire executive but were arrested Tuesday for traffic, members of the Occu- whose East Side townhouse demonstrating inside a Sen- overboard as boat sinks py Wall Street movement and was not on the protesters’ list ate office building. More other groups made their way of targets. than 125 protesters in Boston up Manhattan’s East Side, Dimon has “brought more were arrested overnight af- along streets business to ter they ignored warnings to like Fifth this city than move from a downtown green Avenue and maybe any space, police said. A conser- Park Avenue other banker vation group had recently where some “I have nothing against in (the) mod- planted $150,000 worth of of the richest these people personally, I ern day,” the shrubs, and officials said they 1 percent of just think they should pay mayor said. were worried about damage. the popula- their fair share of taxes.” “To go and The protest in New York tion live in picket him, City came as the state comp- townhouses Michael Pollack I don’t know troller issued a report show- and luxury Occupy Wall Street protester what that ing that Wall Street is again apartments. achieves. Ja- losing jobs because of global T h e y mie Dimon’s economic woes. The job losses paused out- an honor- threaten tax revenue for a city side build- able person and state heavily reliant on ings where media mogul Ru- working very hard. He pays the financial industry. AP pert Murdoch, banker Jamie his taxes.” The industry shed 4,100 An undated photo released by the US Coast Guard shows the Dimon and oil tycoon David On Wednesday, Dimon was jobs in the late spring and boat that sank off the Florida Keys on Oct. 8. Koch have homes, and decried to be the focus of another pro- summer and could lose nearly the impending expiration of test, with 10,000 more New York’s 2 percent “mil- demonstra- by the end of Associated Press of the men tried to rescue his lionaires’ tax” in December. tors gather- 2012, Comp- mother, but she slipped through “I have nothing against ing at the “The companies are troller Thom- MARATHON, Fla. — Four his grasp and disappeared into these people personally. I New York destroying this country as DiNapoli hours into a family fishing trip, the water. just think they should pay City head- said. That rough waves flipped a 22-foot Almost immediately, the two their fair share of taxes,” quarters of by helping themselves, not would bring boat off the Florida Keys, toss- groups — the three women and said Michael Pollack, an of- JP Morgan the people, and pushing the total in- ing eight people overboard. Sev- girl and three men — drifted fice worker in a law firm. He Chase to jobs out of America. If dustry loss to en of them, including a 4-year- apart. held up a sign with a say- again focus they get shafted, they 32,000 posi- old girl, survived by clinging Nearly a day later, they were ing attributed to department on the ex- will realize that what tions since to their capsized vessel and a rescued when a commercial store founder Edward Filene, piring tax. we are saying is true.” the financial small blue cooler for almost 20 fisherman spotted the men “Why shouldn’t the American Marcher meltdown of hours, suffering exhaustion, jel- Sunday morning and alerted people take half my money Bahran Christopher Guerra 2008. lyfish stings and hypothermia. the Coast Guard, which found from me? I took all of it from Admadi, a The sec- A 79-year-old woman, the ma- the women and the blue cooler them.” former taxi Occupy Wall Street protester tor employed triarch of the group, was miss- several miles away in the warm Pollack said: “It’s time for a driver and 166,600 peo- ing and presumed drowned. waters. new New Deal.” art dealer ple in invest- “When the will to live kicks The women said the boat For the past 3½ weeks, pro- who is now ment banks, in, human beings can do amaz- turned over so quickly that there testers have besieged a park unemployed, said he has securities trading firms and ing things,” Coast Guard Petty wasn’t time to grab life jackets in lower Manhattan near Wall “nothing personal” against hedge funds as of August. Officer Nick Ameen said. for anyone except the child, said Street, denouncing corporate the rich. “But some of them Christopher Guerra, an art- Those rescued were taken to Kendra Graves, a seaman with greed and the gap between take people’s blood,” he said. ist and Occupy Wall Street a hospital with non-life-threat- the Coast Guard. rich and poor. The uptown “Everything goes up the lad- protester from Newark, N.J., ening injuries. Florida law requires children march marked the first time der while we work harder and said the job losses aren’t nec- The family left Layton in the 6 or under on a boat 26 feet or the Occupy Wall Street move- harder.” essarily bad. Middle Keys around 8 a.m. Sat- less to wear a life jacket if the ment has identified specific Outside one building, pro- “That means more people urday to fish in less-than-ideal boat is moving. If the craft is people as being part of the testers placed a giant replica on our side,” Guerra said. conditions. It was raining, seas anchored or docked, they don’t 1 percent the demonstrators of a check against the door. It “The companies are destroy- topped 7 feet and winds were have to wear a life vest. say are getting rich at the ex- was made out to “The top one ing this country by helping whipping up to 38 mph. After As the weather improved Sun- pense of the rest of America. percent” for $5 billion — the themselves, not the people, they anchored 3½ miles off the day, fishing boat captain David When the march reached size of the impending state and pushing jobs out of Amer- island chain, two waves hit sud- Jensen headed out with custom- Park Avenue and East 93rd tax cut for New Yorkers mak- ica. If they get shafted, they denly, capsizing the vessel. ers to catch live bait. Off in the Street, protesters stopped ing $250,000 and more. will realize that what we are The women grabbed the girl distance, he saw a large object in front of a building where There were no immediate saying is true.” and the 2½-foot cooler. One floating in the water. page 8 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Inside Column Notre Dame’s ally movement Thank you, On Thursday, Oct. 6, Progressive goal to get allies to raise their voices, only us, but also to the entire move- Student Alliance kicked off its “4 to 5 but to also try to convince those who ment. Allies are probably the most cru- Movement” with the hope of getting currently oppose gay rights to recog- cial asset in our mission towards equal SDH those who support the rights of LGBTQ nize the dignity of each human person, rights.” Allies help to open the closet (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender gay or straight. Unfortunately, because door and allow members of the com- A couple weeks ago, I was having one and question- the one-fifth who do not support gay munity who identify as LGBTQ to live of those days. The first test cycle of the ing) people more rights are very loud, the allies who are without fear of rejection in this Notre year was in the process of scissor-kick- involved and vocal a part of the majority are drowned out. Dame community whose foundation is ing me into submission, and I had the on campus. “Four Those speaking rightly on behalf of the based upon Christ’s love for others. same hacking cough that was plaguing out of five college gay community are either unheard or A coalition of students, faculty, staff, 80 percent of cam- … educated people silenced completely. and alumni/ae who represent the ma- pus. Simply put, I between the ages So why is there a need at Notre Dame jority is a key component to this year’s had a terminal case of 18 and 30 in the for a movement to raise the voices of 4 to 5 Movement, stresses Emmanuel. of the Mondays. United States right the allies? Being an active and vocal ally can have This continued now support the According to Progressive Student important and often unrecognized posi- all morning and general package Alex Coccia Alliance co-president Jackie Em- tive effects. Simple things can be done straight through of gay rights. ... manuel, “the same dynamic exists on to change the campus environment, lunch, and I headed 80 percent of you Shard of Glass Notre Dame’s campus: The support is like calling someone out when he or out of South Din- support my rights, there, but it is overwhelmed by the loud she says, “that’s so gay” or “fag.” When ing Hall to a slate of you only think that it’s about a third of one-fifth.” Professor Sarah McKibben such a chant, like “Zahm’s gay,” is bel- afternoon classes. Jack Hefferon you,” said Brian Sims, the first openly stresses the importance of allies on lowed at a football game, it contributes Before I went out gay college football captain, at the 2011 campus: “They can show the breadth to an environment that alienates its to brave the day Sports Writer Rally for Diversity. The statistic is a of support for GLBTQ rights and can members who identify as LGBTQ, and though, I reached double-edged sword, but provides an demonstrate that it’s not ‘just a gay it is certainly not an action that lives into the mints box as usual. But mints I opportunity for everyone who identifies thing.’ To allies, I would say ‘your voice up to the “Spirit of Inclusion.” Being did not find. as an ally. is incredibly powerful, so use it!’” Of an ally addresses the heterosexual Lo and behold, Dum-Dum Lollipops! The positive side of the statistic is course it is not just students who can privilege that exists on campus that You know, the kind you got at the doc- of course that 80 percent of college act as allies, but faculty, like Professor represses an inclusionary environment. tor’s office after a shot when you were educated youth support gay rights. McKibben as well. “To faculty, I would Being an ally sends a message that such six. The kind that you get at a small- They recognize that LGBTQ members say that it’s important to be explicit in exclusionary and derisive language will town barber shop. The kind I hadn’t of the community should be free from class about standing up for a welcom- not be tolerated. seen or thought about in probably five discrimination in housing, in employ- ing, supportive campus where bullying So the opportunity presented is great. years. ment, in public accommodations and is not tolerated and diversity is cel- Anyone can be an ally — students, It probably wasn’t a big deal for who- from hate crimes. According to a 2004 ebrated. I am proud to support GLBTQ faculty, staff, administrators and the ever along the way made this decision, National Youth Survey, these numbers inclusion, rights and visibility in and Board of Trustees. An Ally Movement but that lollipop actually made my day. of support are well over 80 percent. out of the classroom,” says McKibben. for Notre Dame, if the community wish- With a smile on my face and the sun Moreover, the study found that “youth Mary Dewey, a member of the class es to accept it, can help Notre Dame seeming to shine brighter, I took on my support for equal protections for gays of 2011, writes, “Every movement for become a model for religious institu- afternoon classes fueled entirely by a seems to cross partisan, ideologi- minority rights needs allies. A relatively tions across the country when it comes Strawberry Dum-Dum. cal and religious lines. For example, small percentage of the population to acceptance of, and protection for, its And while this may be the only time majorities of Republican, conservative identifies as LGBT, but the vast majority members who identify as LGBTQ. I’ve ever seen lollipops at South, it was and Born-Again Christian youth also of the population supports our rights.” just one of many little details that can support protections on housing, em- According to junior and CORE Council Alex Coccia is a sophomore. He can be single-handedly turn a day around. ployment and hate crimes.” The move- member, Karl Abad, “When you’re in contacted at [email protected] To the guy who responds to the ment from 4 to 5 signifies the positive the closet, it’s difficult to hear anything The views expressed in this column comment cards and puts them on the trend of support among the youth in but the loudest noises from outside that are those of the author and not bulletin board: You sir, are the man. this country. There exists not only the door. ... Allies mean the world to not necessarily those of The Observer. They’re just the right combination of informational, sarcastic and joking to make them downright hilarious. (If you don’t know what I’m talking about, Editorial Cartoon check them out in right-right, under The Last Supper. They’re worth a read, even if you have to stare creepily over people sitting there.) In that vein, it’s really the people that make South Dining Hall what it is. It’s Otis pretending to shut down the omelet station with people still on line, and Timmy offering a pound to every man, woman and child before they get their food. It’s the mysterious Betsy Flanagan and the even more legendary Carl, both of whom have one mean chicken recipe. It’s the lovely ladies who man the ex- its. They’re quick with a smile, a mint and a “Have a great day!” but maintain constant vigilance to keep us safe from would-be celery thieves. It’s Mike and John swiping cards, and dancing chicken dolls for wing night, and “Amish Country Fried Chicken,” and, oh yeah, “Apple Crisp.” And we don’t know their names or see their faces but I’m sure it’s those people on the other side of the dishline and those double doors, as well. This seems kind of over-the-top and idealistic so far, but we do have the greatest of all university dining halls. So to those of you who work in our din- ing halls — stir-fry or sweep, desserts Quote of the day Weekly Poll or grill, food prep or silverware — I’m sure the job can be tiring, tedious and Over Fall Break I plan on ... thankless at times. Just know that your attitude and ability to do the extra, “The secret of being boring Going to Appalachia little things single-handedly makes our is to say everything.” days. So on behalf of the always hungry Going home student body, thank you. Voltaire Partying with state school friends Lollipops all around. French author and satirist Going to Vegas, baby!

Contact Jack Hefferon at [email protected] Vote by 5 p.m. Thursday at The views expressed in the Inside ndscmobserver.com Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Wednesday, October 12, 2011 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com page 9 Steve Jobs: The story we’re afraid to write

Each and every one of us is given to the techniques that he employed in the face of death, leaving only what the most important lesson for me is a pen, a very long notebook and one throughout his life. I have studied is truly important. Remembering that not about just listening to your inter- enduring mission: to write the story of the ways that he gained the grip of you are going to die is the best way nal voice. Instead, the most important our lives. Each of us is given a genu- the world, held it so precociously and I know to avoid the trap of thinking lesson that I’ve learned is that I must inely unbiased opportunity to ink the molded it into a beautiful milieu that is you have something to lose. You are have the courage to follow my internal direction of the marked by technologies and ergonom- already naked. There is no reason not voice every single day. It’s an unbeliev- main character. We Marc Anthony ics well-blended. to follow your heart.” ably difficult thing to do day in and take this process for Rosa Out of it all, if there was something Because of his early stroke with day out. But by understanding that you granted, that we can that I’ve captured from this mate- cancer — a moment that would ulti- truly have nothing to lose, I under- wait a few chapters Bro Meets rial, the story of Steve Jobs’ life can mately come full-circle and take his stand that doing nothing simply trans- before beginning World be summarized, surprisingly, by one life — Steve Jobs quickly understood lates as a wasted page in what could to write the story simple theme: a man’s unique un- how valuable a life is. Perhaps it was be a tremendous story of my life. that we wanted for ourselves since derstanding of his story’s definitive to create a legacy; perhaps it’s to prove Steve Jobs wrote his life story as the beginning — a story about power- ending. What I captured from it all is something to his biological parents if the next page was the conclusion. ful journeys, bold choices or a path that Steve Jobs fully understood that (Steve Jobs was adopted); but most Steve Jobs followed his heart, and all alone save for you. We’ll look at life was but two guaranteed moments likely, perhaps Steve Jobs understood because of it, a generation of people today, but settle for tomorrow, sched- — life and death — and that those mo- how important it was to own himself eagerly listened and followed along. To uling a future full of experiencing ments were separated from each other and maximize his creative attributes Steve, tomorrow could have been the real moments that our gut has quietly by the chapters that he chose to write. as best as possible. He propelled last day that he had on Earth to create demanded for a very long time. Just He understood that his pages were himself completely and wholly for- something exceptional. And so, every carry around a pen, and it’ll be fine. capable of indefinite possibilities, but ward into everything he worked with, day, he destroyed the boundaries of Tomorrow will be perfect. that the pages must always be bound and because of this, our world has creativity and innovation, in an effort Last Wednesday, the story of Steve between the main character’s first changed, and people like me write to maximize what could potentially be Jobs became complete with its own breath and last exhale. things like this because we realize just his last day on Earth. ending. The conclusion is a cliffhanger There’s a very famous YouTube video how big of a loss this is. Unfortunately, last week, he was in its own right, abruptly bookmarking of Steve Jobs’ 2005 Stanford com- What have I learned from all of this? right. the space between the nonstop stream mencement address (one that received Our time is limited. Each day must be Each and every one of us is given of words of the first half of the book a record 8 million views in one day last penned as a story of living a life that I one pen, one very long notebook and and the hundreds of empty pages of week) that captures the beauty behind own, instead of a life wasted away in one perpetuating mission: to write the the second half. a potentially-melancholic outlook on the form of someone else’s moments, story of our lives. Of all of the stories and textbooks life: while I wait for the perfect day to start What will you write about today? that I have read or studied, the novella “Remembering that I’ll be dead soon writing. We each have an extremely of Steve Jobs is the most highlighted, is the most important tool I’ve ever strong inner voice that’s louder and Marc Anthony Rosa is a senior tabbed, scribbled-upon and reread encountered to help me make the big more passionate than we’ve ever real- management entrepreneurship major. He work that I own in my collection. I choices in life. Because almost every- ized, shouting about what’s right or can be reached at [email protected] have posters in my room and diagrams thing — all external expectations, all wrong with political dogma, theologi- The views expressed in this column are on my computer about Apple or about pride, all fear of embarrassment or cal creeds, sociological norms or even those of the author and not necessarily Steve Jobs, illustrations that talk failure — these things just fall away technological inefficiencies. Perhaps those of The Observer.

Letters to the Editor Changes for the band DMX offers As a former band member, I certainly have seen the growth of the band over the years. They do a great job and winning the Sudler Trophy is an impressive accomplishment. Though I was disap- pointed over one change — the Band no longer plays the fight song of the opposing team. At the Air less-than-ideal Force game, there was something wrong to not hear it or have the AFA Band perform first at half- time. Many things change over time, but for this old tuba player I do not understand the rationale for these changes. “Old Notre Dame will win over all” rings a bit hollow to me as I always thought the Notre Dame way was to demonstrate through actions the University’s character. Yes, it may anthems have been hard for me to play an opposing team’s fight song after we lost, but I certainly recognized why it was the right thing to do. Dear Mr. Davis, Love thee Notre Dame! Thank you for your response to my letter (“Game week- end anthems,” Oct. 11), and I hope my follow-up will allow Bill Wyman a final opportunity for you to consider my perspective on alumnus the issue of your dorm’s music selection. Class of 1981 First of all, I hope you realize that I am not trying to Oct. 11 prevent you or your fellow Otters from playing music loudly on game weekends. You should not be deprived of this right just because of your nearness to the Basilica. Editorial Cartoon Also, since I am no expert on the First Amendment, I will assume your interpretation is correct and you are not breaking any rules by playing your music. However, I hope you recognize that just because you are presum- ably allowed to play songs like the DMX one in question, you can still hold yourself to higher standards of class for the benefit of those around you. As the sweatervest-clad gentlemen you Otters are, I’m sure you know full well what I mean. Conceding that you are fully allowed your choice of mu- sic, I still have a difficult time agreeing with your second argument that DMX’s “Party Up (Up in Here)” is ‘an ideal anthem for game weekend Fridays.’ Have you ever looked at the crowd that passes by Sorin in this time? Does it look like a crowd that has ever been galvanized by any- thing from a DMX song? Jail, strip clubs, murder — now I’m ready to go cheer for my Irish! I am a self-proclaimed rap fanatic and truly believe there is a good rap song for nearly any occasion. I still, however, have a hard time be- lieving that this song was the best way to rally fans to any cause other than asking you to turn down your music. To conclude, I hope that a week-and-a-half from now, Sorin, and many other dorms, will be welcoming the masses to campus with thunderous music from their windows. Our fans are too quiet and good music can help anyone get excited for a game. Hopefully when that time comes though, DMX is not the one delivering this mes- sage.

Gavin Labate alumnus Class of 2011 Oct. 11 page 10 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com Wednesday, October 12, 2011

By SHANE O’CONNOR heavy doses of improvisation, selves, find a bar that would Scene Writer and they have built a fanati- book us, buy a PA ... Go make cal following. When listen- flyers and hang them.” Once “We never thought that ing to the music, however, the members graduated and this was going to work out, one gets the sense that band moved to Chicago word of that we’d be playing all over has varied influences ranging the band spread rapidly, both the world for 13 years,” said from jazz to metal. This wide through alumni and constant Brendan Bayliss, singer and taste in music can be seen in touring. guitarist for the band Um- its choice of covers, which in- In addition to their ever- phrey’s McGee. clude everything from Lonely growing fan base and musi- Bayliss, along with current Island to TLC to Pink Floyd. cal repertoire, Umphrey’s members Ryan Stasik and The band continues to grow has kept with the Notre Dame Joel Cummins, formed Um- in popularity and notoriety, tradition of giving back. Bayl- phrey’s McGee at Notre Dame performing main-stage night iss co-founded a group called in 1998. As a student, Bayliss sets at festivals like Bonar- USTORM (United So Together started playing publicly in a roo, one of the biggest annual Our Reach Multiplies) that way familiar to many Notre festivals in America. Bayliss supports music and arts pro- Dame musicians. reflected fondly on the band’s grams for disadvantaged “When I was a freshman I’d humble Domer origins. youth. be playing Acousticafe by my- “I lived in Keenan, and in self,” he said. “It’d be terrify- the basement they had a mu- “Once I was established ing because you couldn’t hide sic room ... I remember being and had a career I felt really behind anything.” down there one day playing lucky and really blessed ... It Bayliss has certainly come with [bassist] Ryan [Stasik]. was kind of a no-brainer that a long way from solo perfor- The music scene was really I needed to give back. Music mances at LaFortune, as over small so you were bound to and art education is not a pri- 10 years later he and his band bump into each other just ority for a lot of people.” play to thousands of fans at through interest of music. We Bayliss also had some more than 100 shows a year. just put it together because thoughts for Notre Dame stu- They recently released their there wasn’t a whole lot going dents similarly interested in sixth studio album, “Death by on.” music. Stereo.” The original band con- “My advice for anyone on “Everything we’ve done be- sisted of Bayliss, Stasik, key- campus is to keep your eyes fore, we’ve tried to do some- boardist Joel Cummins and open, keep your ears open, thing different,” Bayliss said. drummer Mike Mirro. Bayl- because there are tons of tal- “This one comes after ‘Man- iss, Stasik and Cummins are ented people at Notre Dame.” tis,’ which was pretty self- still in the band, along with Umphrey’s McGee will per- indulgent, orchestral rock. guitarist Jake Cinniger, per- form at Club Fever on Sun- The title track was 12 min- cussionist Andy Farag and day, Oct. 23rd. The show is utes long ... With this one we drummer Kris Myers. As 21-and-up, and tickets are wanted to make something a Bayliss describee, the story of $25 presale or $27 the day of little more tight and dance- Umphrey’s rise is one of per- the show. Their new album able.” severance. “Death by Stereo” is available Their live style involves “We lost every battle of the in stores now. many characteristics of a jam bands we ever entered,” Bayl- band. Umphrey’s plays two- iss said with a laugh. “We Contact Shane O’Connor at set, three-hour shows with kind of had to create our- [email protected]

By ROSS FINNEY mellower sounds and imagery, like on to it and is a ultimately a love song, The album closer “Even If She Falls” Scene Writer the single “I Miss You.” To put it simply, but despite an attempted leap toward keeps listeners engaged and, while they have gone emo. maturity, the lyrics, or more probably somber, keeps the album cohesive. It is too much to ask of Blink-182 that “Neighborhoods” is not an emo al- the singing, come off as juvenile; “After Blink-182 has grown up, and so have they remain perpetual teenagers — but bum, but it is marked by a somber tone Midnight” hints at old tunes like “On- we. This album is the evidence. It is that’s really what we want. and dark lyrics that deal with death, line Songs,” but in the context of the not the nostalgia romp that we want, For most listeners, Blink is synony- isolation and depression in a way the album lacks the nuance that made that but it’s a solid album that should be ac- mous with juvenile humor, high school band has largely avoided throughout song an exception. cepted on its own terms. relationships and the ability to make most of their career. The strongest cuts on the album are light of teen angst set to anthems like The circumstances of the band’s re- actually the ones that haven’t been re- So-Cal pop-punk. Blink-182 took a for- union certainly played a part in the leased as singles. The opening track, “Neighborhoods” mula inspired by the Ramones and ear- dark overtones. The group reunited in “Ghost on the Dance Floor,” is a par- ly Green Day, and perfected it. They got the wake of drummer Travis Barker’s ticularly striking song about hearing Blink 182 it on the radio. near-fatal plane crash, the overdose of music that reminds one of a deceased They were so good at what they did, a close friend of the band and singer friend. It is heavy but not heavy hand- Release Date: Sept. 27, 2011 and their tunes are so tied to a time, Tom DeLonge’s unexpected bout with ed, and DeLonge is able to make his place, age and attitude in most of our skin cancer. For a band getting used perpetually teenaged voice work mag- Label: DGC, Interscope memories that it is impossible to go to working as a group again, there are nificently. Key Tracks: “Ghost on the Dance into their new record “Neighborhoods” bound to be obstacles to their creative The second track, “Natives,” finds Floor,” “Natives,” “Even If She Falls,” without a sense of expectation. And output. the band pushing up the tempos to past they fail to meet those expectations. The lead singles from the album, “Up punk levels, and lyrically reminds us “Heart’s All Gone” and “Kaleidoscope” That’s not to say it’s a bad record; it’s All Night” and “After Midnight,” are just how much this band has grown just different. each surprising choices. “Up All Night,” since those first albums. “Heart’s All Before the band broke up in 2005, a group composition, exposes the dif- Gone,” works in much the same way, their eponymous album hinted at ferent directions the members went in perhaps to even greater effect, with a which direction they would go. The the wake of Blink-182’s initial break- really rocking breakdown and a sing- jokes and light-heartedness that had up. It is divided in a polar way between along chorus that begs the question, defined their classic albums “Enema bassist Mark Hoppus’ low-fi indie and why this wasn’t the single? of the State” and “Take Off Your Pants DeLonge’s penchant for arena rock. The album’s second half is filled with Contact Ross Finney at and Jacket” were discarded in favor of “After Midnight,” has a sad ambience strong tracks, such as “Kaleidoscope.” [email protected]

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“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” 1 “It’s Always Sunny” is not for the easily off ended. Th e mor- ally corrupt owners of everyone’s favorite shoddy, Irish themed Philadelphia bar is currently in its seventh season. Th e show is still providing absurd takes on social issues like unemploy- ment, terrorism and child pageants. Th is season features more of the same humor, along with the returns of “Rickety Cricket” and “Th e Waitress” to the storyline. “Its Always Sunny” airs Th ursdays on FX. “The Sing-Off” 2 It seems like every other new TV show these days involves some sort of singing competition. From “American Idol” to “Th e Voice,” you can easily tire of mediocre singers trying their best for 15 minutes of fame. NBC’s show “Th e Sing- Off ,” now in its third season, is worth tuning into. Th e show features the best a cappella groups from around the country and pits them against each other in competition for a Sony contract. Th e singing is amazing, and Nick Lachey hosts — who knew he was still doing something with his life? Better World Books

By COURTNEY COX to focus each of the 10 episodes on a 3 Scene Writer different character. The series is meant You know you’re a Notre Dame student when a used book- to be a prelude to the film itself. store is one of your favorite things. But Better World Books, “I’m peeing with @batemanjason at George, Lucille, Michael, Lindsey, the moment … and we can confirm that Gob, Buster, Tobias, Maeby and George based out of Goshen with an outlet store in Mishawaka, is we are going to make new AD eps and Michael would undoubtedly be the nine providing used books at great prices as well as paying it back a movie,” Will Arnett announced via immediate family members featured in Twitter on Oct. 2. the episodes, but that leaves room for by aiding worldwide literacy. Started by Notre Dame graduates Any true fan would know immedi- one more character to play a promi- who collected old textbooks from the Notre Dame campus and ately that Arnett was talking about the nent role in the film. fabled “Arrested Development” mov- Would producers choose to feature earned some capital from a campus business plan competition, ie. There have been rumors swirling Annyong, the adopted Korean son of the company now has a vast inventory of books and even some about a possible film version of the cult George and Lucille Bluth who joined television show for years, but it looks their family to avenge his grandfa- DVDs. Next time you’re looking for a good read or a hard- like this time the rumors are true. ther, the creator of the original banana to-fi nd textbook, help promote literacy and check out Better That same day Jason Bateman tweet- stand? ed, “It’s true. We will do 10 episodes Or would they feature Steve Holt, World Books. and the movie. Probably shoot them all the illegitimate son of Gob and Eve together next summer for a release in Holt (who is never seen in the series early ’13. VERY excited!” apart from a yearbook photo)? Steve “Phineas and Ferb” Mitch Hurwitz, the creator and ex- is known for defeating George Michael 4 ecutive producer of “Arrested Devel- in student council elections and having Need a quick study break? A good fl ashback to childhood? opment,” responded to all of the buzz a relationship with Maeby (who, ironi- with a simple, “Yup.” cally, turned out to be his cousin). Look no farther than the Disney Channel. “Phineas and Ferb” For those not in the know, “Arrested The best part of the series was its may seem like a childish cartoon on fi rst glance, but upon Development” was a television series ability to develop the most miniscule that followed the dysfunctional Bluth characters in a way that made fans closer inspection, it is shown to be full of witty jokes and family after the patriarch, George Blu- recognize them instantly and use them catchy songs. “Phineas and Ferb” airs regularly on the Disney th, was arrested for fraud. His son, Mi- to weed out the fanatics from the peo- chael Bluth, took over the Bluth Com- ple who had merely heard of the series. Channel, but for an extra thrill, check out the movie, “Phineas pany and kept the rest of the family Who among these small parts will and Ferb Th e Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension.” All the best from falling apart. appear in the film or series is unknown, It has been nearly six years since the but one can only hope that characters cartoon and plot devices combine to make “Phineas and Ferb” show was cancelled in the middle of its like Carl Weathers, Gene Parmesan, J. a perfect distraction from daily work. third season because of low ratings, Walter Weatherman and Larry Middle- but the show grew in popularity after man will be dutifully incorporated into its cancellation and became the go-to the script. And, if Franklin Delano Razor Scooters model for smart, quick-witted comedy. Bluth doesn’t make an appearance, it “I have been working on the screen- might not even be worth watching. 5 play for a long time and found that as So much remains unanswered about From middle school fad, to one or two guys here and there, time went by there was so much more the 10-episode series and subsequent to the story. In fact, where everyone’s movie, which is a bit concerning. No to spreading all over campus, your favorite colored scooters are been for five years became a big part of network deal has been reached for air- back. With bikes being so easily stolen, tree’d, and expensive to the story,” Hurwitz told The New York ing the series and no studios have been begin with, there is fi nally a solution to the slow walking, poor Times. “So in working on the screen- confirmed for the film, but if the over- play, I found even if I just gave five min- whelming enthusiasm of supporters is college student. Very portable and coming in all the colors of utes per character to that back story, any indication, whoever does get these the rainbow, your childhood days of breezing down the side- we were halfway through the movie be- deals stands to make a killing. fore the characters got together.” walk faster than all those walking people have returned. So the plan, according to Hurwitz, is Contact Courtney Cox at [email protected]

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Sports Authority NFL Recognize Rodgers Arizona awarded 2015 Super Bowl

It was not long ago that to prove it — the ring, of Associated Press Aaron Rodgers was an un- course — but also the rec- known commodity trapped ognition of Super Bowl XLV HOUSTON — Ah, Arizona. on the sideline under the ty- M V P. Just the place for the Super rannical rule of Brett Favre. This year, he looks even Bowl to thaw out after a frosty While the ironman Fa- better. foray into the New York/New vre trotted back out under Rodgers has positioned Jersey area. center for the Packers game the 5-0 Packers as the team The Super Bowl is heading after game, to beat in the NFL thus far. back to the desert in 2015, one Rodgers Joseph In their most recent win — year after it will be at the mercy played the Monardo a come-from-behind 25-14 of winter weather in the Mead- understudy victory over the Falcons on owlands. The Phoenix area was for three Sports Writer Sunday night — the Packers awarded the 49th Super Bowl seasons. gained only 57 yards on the by NFL owners Tuesday, beat- And then, ground. But their stellar ing the only other candidate — in the offseason before the quarterback threw for 396 Tampa, Fla. 2008 season, Rodgers be- yards and two touchdowns, It will be the third time the came a central figure after both in the second half. On Phoenix area has hosted the Favre’s dramatic departure the season, Rodgers has game, which will be played in from the dairy land. thrown for 1,721 yards, 14 Glendale. There has, perhaps, been touchdowns and only two “We are thrilled to be back in no task more difficult re- interceptions, bringing his Arizona,” Commissioner Roger cently in the sporting world passer rating to an as- Goodell said. “I will say it was a AP than the one presented to tounding 122.9. difficult choice.” University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. hosted Super Rodgers in 2008. To suc- Of course, plenty of foot- Phoenix won on the second Bowl XLII and was selected Tuesday to host again in 2015. cessfully replace a starting ball remains to be played, ballot, prompting screams of quarterback in the National but it is undeniable that joy from the Arizona commit- denied. They both deserve to er of the league’s business side. Football League is a daunt- Rodgers is the elite quar- tee. host a game again.” “The Super Bowl also provides ing prospect in itself. To do terback in the league today. “Everyone pulled together Next year’s game is indoors a positive target for a communi- so when that quarterback Even with such prolific sig- throughout the Phoenix area in Indianapolis, followed by ty to rally around. There are all was one of the greatest of all nal callers as Drew Brees, to put together a terrific pack- New Orleans in 2013 and then sorts of activities — business, time and the city’s hero for Tom Brady, Philip Rivers age we were able to present to the Big (possibly frozen) Apple. volunteer, political — that can the last 16 seasons is near or even a healthy Peyton the owners,” Arizona Cardinals There is speculation that the be pointed to when they host impossible. Manning, Rodgers occupies President Michael Bidwill said. 50th championship game in the Super Bowl.” But now only in his fourth the top spot in the NFL’s “We are delighted.” 2016 will wind up in Los Ange- Ganis also points out that the season as the starter for the most coveted position, and It’s difficult to be critical of les, where the first Super Bowl Phoenix area has enough first- Pack, Rodgers has not only figures to do so for years to the choice weather-wise: aver- was played in 1967, if a suitable class hotels for the Super Bowl. handled the transition, but come. age temperature in early Feb- stadium is available. That has been a challenge for has also become the best Of course, he didn’t do it ruary in Glendale is about 60 “That is a significant event for Tampa, which has involved Or- quarterback in the league. all by himself. The three degrees. In East Rutherford, us,” Goodell said, “and we want lando and Sarasota and other In his young career, Rodg- years Rodgers spent under N.J., where the first outdoor Su- to make sure we do it right. I areas in its bids. ers has already amassed Brett Favre’s tutelage, or at per Bowl in a cold-weather cli- don’t think there is anything off Later Tuesday, owners ap- 14,444 yards and 101 touch- least under his name on the mate will be played in 2014, the the table on who would host it.” proved a resolution to play reg- downs. His career passer depth chart, couldn’t have average is a slightly chillier 31 The league is keeping close ular-season games in Britain rating sits at 100.9, the high- been bad for the quarter- degrees. tabs on two potential stadium through 2016. Teams can vol- est rating ever for a quar- back’s development. Rodg- The NFL also set Feb. 2, 2014, projects in Los Angeles. unteer to play at least one regu- terback with a minimum of ers is also on one of the as the date of the Super Bowl in “We think there are two op- lar-season home game per year 1,500 attempts. most talented teams in all New Jersey; that date will not portunities in Los Angeles and in Britain for up to five years. In the postseason, Rodgers of football. With offensive conflict with the Winter Olym- we are going to pursue both Goodell said several teams have has been even more impres- weapons like wide receivers pics in Sochi, Russia. of them aggressively,” Goodell expressed interest and there sive. His postseason passer Greg Jennings and Donald “It’s historically warmer on said. are financial incentives for rating of 112.6 is first among Driver and tight end Jermi- Feb. 2,” Giants owner John Neither Arizona nor Tampa hosting games overseas. Visit- quarterbacks with at least chael Finley, Rodgers has Mara said with a smile. He received the required 24 of 32 ing teams can play abroad only 150 attempts and is substan- plenty of options when look- didn’t mention the possibility votes on the first ballot Tuesday, once in five years. tially higher than second ing downfield. The Packers’ of snow, freezing rain, blustery meaning a simple majority was Tampa Bay will host Chicago place Bart Starr’s rating defense is also stocked with winds and all the accompany- needed on the next vote. on Oct. 23 in London, the fifth of 104.8. He averages 8.72 Pro-Bowl players and even ing elements. Goodell spoke with the Tam- straight year the NFL has held yards per completion and future Hall of Famers, most That will not be a factor in pa Bay group immediately after an October game there. The has tossed 13 touchdowns notably cornerback Charles Arizona. The NFL has seemed it lost the bidding. Buccaneers will be making while throwing only three Woodson and outside line- eager to return to the Valley of “Anytime we are invited to their second London appear- interceptions. backer Clay Matthews. the Sun since the Giants’ upset participate, we will do so,” said ance in three years; they lost to Last year, Rodgers put the But still, Rodgers’ impact of the then-unbeaten Patriots Paul Catoe, outgoing CEO of New England 35-7 in 2009. team on his back and led the on his team is impossible to on Feb. 3, 2008 at University of Tampa Bay & Co. Several teams that struggle Packers to their first Super overestimate. He is a team Phoenix Stadium. Bidwill said the estimated to sell out home games, such as Bowl victory since Favre leader, statistically the best Tempe, Ariz., was the 1996 economic impact in Arizona the Jaguars, Raiders, Bengals helped the team win one in quarterback in the NFL and host, with Dallas defeating in 2008 was more than $500 and Chargers, could be in line 1997. In the second round of a clutch performer. He is Pittsburgh 27-17. million, and he expects it to be for more frequent trips over- last year’s playoffs, the sixth the reason why cheeseh- “This is huge for Arizona,” higher in 2015. While that num- seas. seeded Packers dismantled eads everywhere are smil- bid leader Mike Kennedy said. ber seems high because subse- No specifics on venues, dates the top-seeded Atlanta ing, and the reason why “It feels really satisfying.” quent Super Bowls didn’t reach or teams for future games have Falcons in their own back- everyone else in the league Tampa hosted the game in that level, it’s still a major boon been set, but Goodell made it yard by the score of 48-21. should be nervous. 1984, 1991, 2001 and 2009. to local business. clear more games in London Rodgers went 31 of 36 in the “Both cities are great sites “The impact is in the mul- are coming, perhaps two next game while throwing for 366 The views expressed in the for the Super Bowl and both tihundred millions of dollars, season. yards and three touchdowns. Inside Column are those of had impressive bids,” added and that is significant value for “We are very pleased with the Rodgers had a fantastic the author and not neces- Mara, whose team has won any community,” said Marc Ga- reception to the game and the year in 2010, and an even sarily those of The Observer. championships in both places. nis, president of Chicago-based way our business has grown more fantastic postsea- Contact Joseph Monardo “They’ve each been to the altar sports business consulting firm over there,” he said. “Can it be son. He has the hardware at [email protected] a few times recently and were Sportscorp Ltd., and an observ- sustained for multiple games?”

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NBA Stern announces 100 NBA games will be cancelled

Associated Press ping the first two weeks of the tempt by toughening their fu- season — 100 games — because ture proposals for a new collec- NEW YORK — NBA owners owners and players couldn’t tive bargaining agreement. will lose $1 million on average agree on a new contract. “Well, what we have to do is for every game canceled be- She said, “I thought it would we have to account for the loss- cause of the lockout, and play- be like football,” where the NFL es that we’re suffering, so those ers will lose an estimated $350 lost preseason games but no losses will be factored in as we million a month. The pain, regular-season games while move forward,” he said Monday though, may be more acute for it hammered out a deal with night. thousands of people with no players. “They were locked out. Players and owners have each seat at the bargaining table. They got it situated. I thought made some concessions but re- Bars, restaurants and hotels the NBA would get it situated.” main far apart on several is- will go quiet. Parking spots will There’s no telling when that sues. Each side has sought a 53 go unfilled. And the workers will happen. Commissioner Da- percent cut of revenue for itself, who help make basketball a big vid Stern indicated that the en- though a 50-50 split has been event in 30 cities will wonder tire November calendar could floated informally. Owners also how long they can get by with- be wiped away without a deal want a higher luxury tax, mak- out it. by the end of this month, but ing it more expensive for teams “I’m worried that my money players and owners had no im- to spend over the salary cap, situation is going to change — mediate plans to sit down with but players say that would do a lot,” said waitress Zuly Mo- each other again. too much to discourage teams lina, who works at a Hooters The cancellations mean that from offering big contracts. at the Bayside complex next to Mark Cuban and his Dallas Players and fans quickly took the Miami Heat’s home arena. Mavericks won’t be able to col- to Twitter and talk shows, dis- “It was a lot better last year. lect their NBA championship gusted that the sides couldn’t We had business before every rings in the Nov. 1 season open- work out an agreement and game, during every game with er, and that James Dolan won’t were willing to cause so much people who couldn’t get tickets be able to show off his renovat- damage following such a suc- watching in here, then after ev- ed Madison Square Garden to a cessful season. ery game. Now it’s gone, except sold-out crowd when New York “All I can think about, and AP for when they have a concert or hosts the Heat’s Big Three the I’m not trying to sound like I’m NBA players union president Derek Fisher speaks to reporters something like that.” next night. on my soapbox here, but all I Monday in New York after a round of talks with team owners. Molina said she never be- But owners might be the lucky can think about are the thou- lieved the NBA would cancel ones. They can still recoup sands and thousands of arena, Jim Couch, city manager of on its regular prime-time line- games until Monday, when the some of their losses, and that’s team and hospitality employees Oklahoma City, was concerned up to fill the six games it would league announced it was scrap- what Stern said they could at- that are now going to be out of for restaurants, hotels and vol- have televised. work,” said Andrew Feinstein, unteer groups in his city. The Adidas, the league’s official a bar owner and season ticket Thunder are coming off their outfitter, and fellow sneaker holder in Denver. “I thought the most successful season since giant Nike said they remained owners and players had an ob- relocating from Seattle, reach- committed to basketball and ligation to work this thing out ing the Western Conference fi- could seek additional exposure while continuing to play the nals last year behind NBA scor- at the collegiate or internation- game, given the dire economic ing champion Kevin Durant, al levels. circumstances that are taking and have developed one of the Stern and union president place in our country right now.” league’s most passionate fan Derek Fisher of the Lakers ex- A lengthy lockout will be felt bases. pressed disappointment for strongest in the NBA’s small- “What I’m more concerned fans. Players and owners had market cities. In Salt Lake City, about than anything else is the the luxury of knowing just how a Marriott hotel was taking momentum that the city has complex the issues were and cancellations Tuesday for about gotten, disrupting the momen- had two years to prepare them- 40 rooms previously booked tum with the Thunder. It was a selves financially for a moment by the Memphis Grizzlies the special year last year with the that Fisher said was “what we night of Nov. 2. Tyson Lybbert, Thunder, and I think everybody anticipated would probably director of sales and marketing was looking forward to con- happen.” for the Salt Lake Marriott City tinue that,” Couch said. “I think “This is a big blow obviously Center, said each game brings it’s almost a love affair between to our fans, most important- between $5,000 and $10,000 to the community and the team, ly,” he said. “They don’t have the chain. and you hate to disrupt that.” a voice in this fight so far, but Without a lockout, basketball Business went on for the we hear them loud and clearly. already would have been back league’s partners. ESPN was They want basketball, we want by now. The exhibition sched- scheduled to show seven games to play basketball, and we’re ule was to have opened Sunday, during the opening two weeks going to do the responsible and even preseason games can and plans to replace them thing and try our best to bring bring big crowds to restaurants mostly with college football and them basketball as soon as we and bars near NBA arenas. basketball games. TNT will rely possibly can.”

NASCAR Johnson graces newest SI cover

Associated Press do our jobs, or we had some bad NFC championship game. Last luck and didn’t win a race. month, the Buffalo Bills were CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Five- “It’s no concern. I didn’t real- featured regionally for the first time defending NASCAR cham- ize there was a curse. I thought time since 2003 and promptly pion Jimmie Johnson will be on it was being on the cover of a lost to Cincinnati. the cover of “Sports Illustrated” video game, that was the curse. But Johnson has always be- magazine that goes on sale I think it’s just a bunch of peo- lieved he’s in charge of his own Wednesday. ple making (stuff) up.” fate and isn’t superstitious be- It’s Johnson’s second time on The curse is an urban legend, yond admittedly fixating on his the cover — he was also fea- but there’s no denying that ath- car No. 48 when setting alarms. tured in 2008 after his third letes and teams that have been I was (superstitious) early in title — but its only the 10th time featured on the cover had bad my career and over time noth- Sports Illustrated has featured luck after. Atlanta Braves third ing ever, ever really made a dif- NASCAR nationally on the front baseman Eddie Mathews was ference and I quickly aborted,” of the magazine. widely considered to be the first he said. “I just don’t think it Johnson said Tuesday he was person affected by the jinx after changes the setup of the car or unaware of the so-called SI his 1954 cover in the debut year makes anything work any bet- cover jinx and doesn’t believe it of SI. He broke his hand after ter, you know?” will factor into whether or not and missed seven games. Johnson won Sunday at Kan- he claims a sixth consecutive More recent examples are sas to move to third in the title this season. Olympic gold medal hopeful standings. He trails leader Carl “There’s nothing to worry Lindsey Vonn injuring her leg Edwards by four points with six about. If I lose the champion- the same week she was on the races remaining in the Chase ship it has nothing to do with cover in 2010, Chicago Bears for the Sprint Cup champion- being on the cover of a maga- quarterback Jay Cutler injuring ship. zine,” he said during an ap- his knee and the Bears losing The first NASCAR specific SI pearance at the NASCAR Hall of to Green Bay after Cutler was cover was Bill Elliott in Sept. Fame. “It would mean we didn’t on the cover before January’s 1985. page 14 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Wednesday, October 12, 2011

NFL Broncos coach tabs Tebow as starting quarterback

Associated Press calling for Tebow ever louder team. None of us are doing a by the week, had nothing to do good enough job.” ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Tim with this move. There also was a twinge of Tebow didn’t win the Denver “It’s not so much fan outcry as excitement in the locker room Broncos’ starting quarterback we’re in a result-oriented busi- over Tebow’s promotion Tues- job as much as Kyle Orton lost it. ness, and we’re 1-4,” Fox said. day. Either way, Tebow has ditched “It’s not one guy. We’ll see if this “He’s just a baller, an all-out his cap and clipboard and is helps.” baller,” linebacker Joe Mays- now the starring attraction in Tebow had his troubles — said. “Some people may call Denver. rust, three fumbled snaps and him unorthodox, but at the end Coach John Fox made the six misfires in 10 pass attempts of the day, he gets the job done.” switch official Tuesday, an- — but he ran for a touchdown The Broncos will have to ad- nouncing Tebow will start and threw for another while en- just their offense for Tebow, but against the Miami Dolphins ergizing the Broncos and fans Fox downplayed the difficulty. when the Broncos return from frustrated by a franchise mired “Well, it’s not like we signed their bye week. in mediocrity since its last win- him off the street,” Fox said. He supplants Orton, who ning season in 2005. “He’s been in meetings the has struggled ever since win- After thinking things over for whole season.” ning the job with a spectacular a day and watching the game The Broncos will have to de- training camp. film, Fox decided to go all-in termine if they want to contin- “Well, I think 1-4 has a lot w ith Tebow. ue pressing Tebow to become a AP to do with it,” Fox said. “We It’s time to see what he has prototypical pro passer or focus Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow throws a pass in Sunday’s 29- haven’t gotten it done as a foot- in the popular and polarizing on capitalizing on skills that 24 loss to San Diego at Sports Authority Field in Denver. ball team. It’s not one guy. It’s 24-year-old lefty, one of the made him a great combination not all Kyle Orton’s fault. But we most accomplished players in college quarterback — some say his to-do list are little things cannot participate in club-su- do have to make adjustments, the history of college football the best ever. like repeating his release point pervised workouts or practices, we have to change and we have but one whose skill set doesn’t Do they spend time on his me- and keeping his palms togeth- meetings with coaches, film to do something to win football fit the mold of a prototypical pro chanics and motion or add more er when he takes J.D. Walton’s study with coaches or playbook games.” passer. shotgun snaps and designed snaps from under center. study with coaches. Orton didn’t carry over his Fox informed Orton and runs to the game plan? “That’s something that we did “Well, I don’t think there’s sensational summer into the Tebow of his decision privately There’s a list a football field in practice today and got a lot any rules against like watching regular season, turning the ball before telling the team at their long of running quarterbacks better at because before that film or throwing on my own or over nine times and losing the 8 a.m. meeting Tuesday. who didn’t survive long in the game I’d probably taken a hand- continuing to work on things,” organization’s confidence and a “He’s the coach. He makes the NFL, yet Tebow brushes that off. ful of snaps with him this year,” Tebow said with a smile. “So, I’ll string of winnable games as the decisions,” Orton said. “I’m the “Honestly, I’ve heard that a Tebow said. probably try to do that.” Broncos stumbled to another player, and I live with it.” lot, heard that my whole life Hindering the Broncos and Wide receiver Eric Decker bad start. Cornerback Andre’ Goodman and I see a lot of good quarter- their new quarterback, how- said he’s willing to give up his Fox had seen enough by half- said in a subdued locker room backs running the ball really ever, is the new collective bar- vacation to work out the kinks time Sunday when he benched that the players felt bad that effectively from Steve Young all gaining agreement that stipu- w ith Tebow. Orton and sent in Tebow. After Orton had to take the fall for the way down,” Tebow said. “So, lates teams must give players “If he wants you to come in a slow start, the former Florida the team’s failures — they rank I’m going to try to do whatever four consecutive days off during and throw some routes and get star sparked a listless offense to 25th in the league in both of- they ask me to do and if that’s the bye week. So, the Broncos that timing to win a football within a last-gasp pass of com- fense and defense. hand the ball off, if that’s drop will only get two practices total- game, I’ll do anything at this ing back against San Diego. “At the end of the day, we’re back, if that’s run around, I’ll ing about four hours this week, point,” Decker said. As the Broncos trudged off the all disappointed for Kyle be- do whatever I can do to help this then take a four-day furlough Despite a resume that in- field, the stadium shook with cause it almost implicates him” team win football games.” during which only injured play- cludes All-America honors, two a thunderous roar of “Tebow! as the reason for the 1-4 start, Tebow did show more pa- ers can come in, and then only national championships and a Tebow! Tebow!” Goodman said. “It’s not the tience in the pocket Sunday, to get treatment. Heisman Trophy, Tebow never Fox appreciates their passion case. It could’ve been me. It progressing through his reads According to the CBA, during came close to beating out Orton but said the fans, who have been could’ve been anybody on this and buying some time. Still on that four-day stretch, players in the summer of 2010 or 2011.

College Football South Carolina QB Garcia kicked off team

Associated Press honest” by the dismissal. He said he would have a full statement COLUMBIA, S.C. — Stephen later in the week. Garcia won’t get a sixth chance to The quarterback was suspend- play quarterback for No. 15 South ed from all team activities in April Carolina. for unacceptable conduct at a Garcia, who had been suspend- life-skills seminar. He was condi- ed and brought back to the team tionally approved to workout with five previous times, was dismissed teammates in May, then reinstated Tuesday for failing an alcohol test, fully last August just before foot- a person familiar with the decision ball camp began. said. The person spoke to The As- Hyman and coach Steve Spur- sociated Press on condition of ano- rier said then Garcia had to live up nymity because South Carolina to several regulations to keep his had not announced specifically spot in the program. why Garcia had been kicked off “Unfortunately,” Hyman con- the team. tinued, Garcia “has not been able The person told the AP Garcia to abide by those guidelines and had agreed to undergo periodic therefore forfeited his position on tests for the presence of any alco- the roster.” hol as a condition of his reinstate- Garcia started 34 games, includ- ment. ing four this season, for the Game- Athletic director Eric Hyman cocks since arriving on campus in would only say that Garcia was January 2007. He was demoted to released after the fifth-year senior second string behind sophomore failed to meet agreed-upon guide- Connor Shaw on Oct. 3 by Spur- lines. rier for inconsistent play and did “Being a student-athlete at the not take part in a 54-3 blowout of University of South Carolina is a Kentucky last Saturday. privilege, not a right and we re- Spurrier was asked earlier mind all of our student-athletes Tuesday if Garcia would be Shaw’s that there are consequences for backup when the Gamecocks trav- their actions,” Hyman said in a el to Mississippi State on Saturday. statement. “We’ll see how all that works out Garcia told The AP in a text mes- this week,” Spurrier said. sage Tuesday that he was “shocked About an hour later, Garcia was and completely flabbergasted to be gone. Wednesday, October 12, 2011 The Observer u Sports ndsmcobserver.com | page 15

NFL Defenders adhere to new tackling guidelines

Associated Press and on protecting defenseless adapt. Anderson and McKay players and we will be aggres- are seeing evidence they have. HOUSTON — No NFL players sive on protecting player safe- So is Commissioner Roger have come close to being sus- ty, very protective. Certainly Goodell. pended for illegal hits through everyone will need more edu- “I think we showed a reel of five weeks of the season. The cation as we go along and we plays today that showed the number of fines for such hits is will proceed on that. game has changed,” Goodell down. “There have been fewer fines, said. “Players are using tech- That’s an indication players but not significantly fewer. We niques other than using their are adjusting their tackling have come nowhere near any (helmets). We’re seeing signifi- styles, well aware of the in- suspension decisions and that cant change.” creasing emphasis on player is encouraging.” Added Anderson: “It cer- safety. It hardly makes pro Just under one year ago, the tainly appears players have football the safest sport out league clamped down on fla- lowered their targets, adjusted there, and the rules remain grant hits after a weekend of their play. We are seeing more fuzzy for many defensive play- reckless tackling led to hefty fundamental tackling and we ers, including Bears star line- fines for Pittsburgh linebacker are encouraged by that.” backer Brian Urlacher. He was James Harrison, New England Following the 4½-month penalized for what certainly safety Brandon Meriweather lockout, there was concern appeared to be a shoulder-on- (now with Chicago) and At- that such fundamentals would shoulder tackle on Tony Schef- lanta cornerback Dunta Rob- be lost as teams hurried to get fler in Monday night’s victory inson. In the offseason, owners playbooks installed, evaluate by the Lions. One play later, passed rules suggested by the talent and prepare for the reg- Matthew Stafford hit Brandon competition committee, which ular season. Instead, Anderson Pettigrew for an 18-yard touch- Anderson oversees along with and McKay are seeing a safer down. Falcons President Rich McKay, game, albeit through only five “I would never say there is no that further protected defense- weeks of a 17-week schedule. gray area,” NFL executive vice less players. That included at- “Certainly coaches are do- president of football operations tempts to eliminate launch- ing a better job coaching to the Ray Anderson told The Associ- ing at an opponent headfirst, rules,” Anderson said. “Players ated Press on Tuesday. “But on among the most dangerous seem to be playing to the rules AP the field, officials are doing the maneuvers in football — or any better, and that also is encour- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell leaves a meeting Tuesday job they should be. sport, for that matter. aging.” in Houston between team owners. “We are moving full speed The committee hoped coach- The most controversial rules with our emphasis on safety es and players would readily change this year came in the the kickoff rule and the subse- booth and the referee. kicking game, with kickoffs quent reduction in returns, one The key should not be time moved up to the 35-yard line. of football’s most exciting and saved, however, it should be McKay notes that touchbacks dangerous plays, he admitted: getting calls right. Impetus are up more than the league “We knew it was a change and for the change came because anticipated, which also could it would be one that initially coaches of road teams were be a function of good weather. was not perceived positively. It not always getting a fair shake “It has not affected offen- was done 100 percent for safe- when it came to replays made sive production from a scoring ty reasons.” available in away stadiums. standpoint,” he added with a Goodell mentioned a “new One problem that could arise sly smile. tracking system” for injuries from reviewing every touch- No, it hasn’t: that should enable the league down, field goal, safety and • The 3,566 points to be on top of any trends. extra point is having on-field scored through Week 5 are the “When injuries occur, we officials signal a score when in most at this point of any season can see how, see video of them, doubt, knowing the play will be in NFL history. what type of injuries they are,” reviewed. • Total net yards per he said. “We’ve always worried that game (712.0) would be the Perhaps as notable — and people will officiate based on highest for any season should noticeable — as the kickoff replay, but there is no evidence it hold. change has been the decision at all of that,” McKay said. • Net yards passing per to conduct video reviews of ev- One other item that came up game (489.2) would be the ery scoring play. The league’s this season was defensive play- highest of any season, too. goal has been to make it non- ers faking injuries to slow no- • The 46.31 points per invasive and Anderson said the huddle offenses, something the game would be the second- amount of delay time has been New York Giants were accused highest average for a single slightly down this season. He of in their Week 2 victory over season in NFL history (1948, hoped it would be “neutral” St. Louis. The league sent a 46.48). and credits that reduction in memo to each team emphasiz- While McKay said there has delays to the mechanics of the ing the need to eliminate such been no “backlash” regarding system involving the replay tactics.

WNBA Lynx hold championship parade

Associated Press day streamed out of the sky- “They were just so solid. Ev- scrapers in their suits, grinning ery player contributed,” said MINNEAPOLIS — Lindsay at the unexpected entertain- one fan, A.C. Flynn, who joined Whalen sat in the back of a con- ment as the players, coaches the celebration with Amy Jones. vertible, scanning the delighted and staff went by. People lined Flynn and Jones recently crowd for kids to toss candy to. up about five deep at the points moved to Minneapolis from On her right was Seimone where the car carrying Augus- St. Louis and attended several Augustus, waving and smiling tus and Whalen passed. Confetti games this summer. They’ve as the Minnesota Lynx cara- was poured down from some of got season tickets for next year. van crawled through downtown the rooftops. Shortly before they relocated, Minneapolis in celebration of Students who got out of school Jones recalled, they watched their first WNBA title. hammed it up, enjoying their the Lynx take Maya Moore, one Between them was the shiny freedom. Long-time fans — of a of their favorite players, with basketball-shaped trophy. team that didn’t win a playoff se- the first pick in the draft. The Lynx don’t draw the at- ries from the franchise’s start in “We were just jumping up and tention the Vikings, Twins or 1999 until this year — cheered down,” Flynn said. Gophers get, but that didn’t in green and white T-shirts. The WNBA is a niche league, matter on this day. This was a The Lynx just soaked up the but the success of the Lynx championship parade, the kind sun and the praise on an un- spread to the mainstream in of community pride Minnesota seasonably warm day before a market where the big-time sports fans have been craving. heading inside for a rally with teams have struggled badly “Awesome. Awesome. Awe- video highlights, dance music lately. The Vikings are 1-4. The some,” Whalen said afterward and grateful speeches from the Twins lost 99 times this year. at Target Center, after the main attractions. About 5,000 The Gophers football team has eight-block ride down Nicollet people showed up for that part been beaten in consecutive Big Mall and 7th Street in front of of the party, four days after the Ten games by a combined score a crowd the Lynx estimated at Lynx finished their three-game of 103-17. The Timberwolves 15,000. sweep of the Atlanta Dream in aren’t even playing because the Workers on lunch break Tues- the finals. NBA is in a lockout. page 16 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Wednesday, October 12, 2011

ND Women’s Golf SMC Volleyball Irish look to move on Belles hope to end losing skid

By CONOR KELLY after rough showing Sports Writer The Belles will look to halt By MATT UNGER The 54-hole IU Fall Invita- a two-match losing streak Sports Writer tional will be played in only and gain ground in the MIAA two days, with golfers playing when they take on Olivet to- The good news for the Irish 36 holes on Monday and the re- day. is the remainder of their sched- maining 18 on Tuesday. The Belles (6-9, 4-6 MIAA) ule does not feature a level of “Our ball striking has been currently sit in sixth place in competition as rigorous as last good [in both of our tourna- the MIAA. weekend’s Tar Heel Invitation- ments],” Holt said. “Unfortu- Six matches remain on the al. nately, we haven’t been able to Belles’ conference schedule The Irish struggled with a find the hole [in a low number as they attempt to push into last-place finish in a tourna- of strokes].” the top four in the standings ment featuring 13 teams ranked The tournament will be and earn a spot in a four- in the top-25 of the most recent played at Crooked Stick Golf team playoff to determine the Golf World Coaches Poll. Club, near Indianapolis. The conference’s representative The team will look to recap- par-72 golf course recently at the NCAA tournament. ture the success that made last hosted the U.S. Senior Open in The Belles are one game season the best in program his- 2009 and also served as the site behind fifth-place Trine tory at the Indiana University of the 1991 PGA Championship. and one-and-a-half behind Fall Invitational in Carmel, Ind. Huffer’s familiarity with fourth-place Kalamazoo. A on Oct. 17. the course may work to Notre win against seventh-place JULIE HERDER/The Observer At the Tar Heel Invitational, Dame’s benefit as the senior Olivet (4-17, 2-8 MIAA) will Freshman Kati Schneider jumps for a shot during Saint the Irish finished 45-over par, played at Crooked Stick in a help the Belles distance Mary’s 3-0 victory over Albion on Sept. 28. which left them in 18th place. U.S. Women’s Amateur event in themselves from the bottom No. 3 LSU, the highest-ranked 2010. of the league and put pres- assists/game is tops on the as well.” team entering the tournament, “Becca’s a very solid player, sure on teams above them. team and fourth in the MIAA. The match has been dubbed finished in first place at 8-un- and possesses the capability to “We need a big win tomor- “Our offense really needs to “Dig for the Cure” night by der par. [score] low on any given day,” row,” Belles coach Toni Kus- step up and run efficiently to- Saint Mary’s, which has deco- “It was not a good overall Holt said regarding her senior chel said. “We can’t split with morrow,” Kuschel said. “The rated the gym in pink for the team performance,” Irish coach captain. everybody.” defense has been rock-solid match. Officials and players Susan Holt said. “We have to Following the IU Fall Invita- Offensively the Belles are the past two weeks.” will wear pink to support the compete better at a higher lev- tional, the Irish conclude the led by freshman Kati Schnei- When the Belles and Com- fight against breast cancer. el and have been beating our- fall portion of their schedule der who leads the team with ets met on Sept. 10, Saint In addition, both teams have selves far too much.” with a return trip to North Car- 3.17 kills/game. Along with Mary’s emerged with a 3-0 worked to raise money for the Senior captain Becca Huffer olina from October 28-30 for juniors Stepahnie Bodien and win. With just six games re- cause. led the Irish as she placed tied the Landfall Tradition hosted Allison Zandarski, Schneider maining on their conference “Our players have been for 50th shooting 8-over par for by the University of North Caro- figures to have an opportunity schedule, the Belles need a selling sponsorships per dig the three round tournament. lina-Wilmington. for a breakout game against similar result Wednesday that they get [Wednesday],” Meanwhile, freshman Ashley an Olivet team that has al- against Olivet if they hope to Kuschel said. “Hopefully we Armstrong finished one stroke Contact Matt Unger at lowed their opponents to hit push into the top four in the play good defense and raise a behind Huffer at 9-over par. [email protected] with the highest percentage MIAA. lot of money.” in the MIAA. The Comets also “We know that they’ve got- The Belles will take on Oliv- have the lowest hitting per- ten a lot better,” Kuschel said. et at 7 p.m. tonight at Saint centage in the conference. “We’ve seen their hitters per- Mary’s. er goals no matter where you As it has all year, the Belles’ form against some of the top MIAA are,” Benishek said. “We had offense will flow through ju- teams in their conference, Contact Conor Kelly at those goals set and we have a nior Danie Brink whose 8.44 but we know that we’re better [email protected] continued from page 20 lot of strong swimmers still re- turning.” For the first time in Saint The size of the Belles squad Mary’s history, two players — is still a worry for Benishek. NCAA Football now senior Audrey Dalrymple The team is composed of 11 and former senior Ellie Wat- swimmers and has no divers. son — were both named to the But he said having a small All-MIAA team. Dalrymple squad can also have its ben- Purdue works on running game returns this year with fellow efits. seniors Katie Donovan and Me- “I wish there was a little gan Price as co-captains. more depth, but we’re such a Associated Press and physical at the running Bolden entered the season “All three are returning cap- small squad,” Benishek said. back spot. I think all that is with the pedigree. He ripped tains, so they hold a large lead- “The girls are very strong and WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. a big part of the chemistry of through Toledo for 234 yards ership role,” Benishek said. very close to one another. They — Purdue has given up its our football team and our of- rushing in Purdue’s season- “They are great examples in are a tight and unique unit high-flying passing game for fense right now.” opening 52-31 win in 2009, the water and out, especially and that makes us strong and a ground-and-pound style. Quarterback Caleb Ter- the third-highest single- for the new swimmers joining helps us to achieve some of The Boilermakers have Bush has rushed for 120 game total in school history. the team.” those goals individuals and as long been known for their yards, and Reggie Pegram, He followed that with The Belles will face their a team as a whole.” aerial prowess — former Brandon Cottom, Raheem 123 yards rushing and two first competition Oct. 22, when The Belles will hit the pool Purdue quarterbacks Drew Mostert and receiver Anta- touchdowns and three catch- they will race against the oth- Oct. 22 at the MIAA Relays in Brees, Kyle Orton and Curtis vian Edison also have con- es for 52 yards and another er teams in the MIAA Relays. Holland, Mich. while their first Painter have started in the tributed to the rushing num- score against Oregon. He Benishek said he hopes to im- dual meet is Oct. 28 against NFL this season. But with bers. had 136 yards from scrim- prove his team’s results this Kalamazoo at home. injuries at quarterback the “We’ll take Antavian Edi- mage and three touchdowns season. past two years, Purdue has son and put him in the back- against Michigan and two “I think that the goal always Contact Katie Heit at gradually shifted to a run- field, or take a good running more scores against Michi- is to shoot for a higher, lofti- [email protected] first approach. back out of the backfield gan State. He finished that The Boilermakers (3-2, and put him in the slot posi- season with 1,196 yards 1-0 Big Ten) have had some tion and have a plan to get from scrimmage and 11 total success, too. They rank 20th the ball in our play makers’ touchdowns, and his future out of 120 teams nationally hands a certain amount of looked bright. with 215 yards rushing per times,” Hope said. “It’s our He missed last season game heading into Satur- game plan.” while recovering from a day’s game at Penn State (5- It works in part because torn ACL he suffered during 1, 2-0). the Boilermakers’ multiple spring practice, and Purdue The Boilermakers will be backs maintain their energy. went 4-8 without him. Now, challenged to do as well on “I feel great every game he’s sharing carries so the Saturday. Penn State ranks because we rotate in every team can keep him healthy. 17th nationally in run de- other series,” Shavers said. “He’s still a great player, fense and fourth overall. “We all get reps and stay still a huge part of our offen- Purdue has rushed for fresh, so we get to come back sive plan and the best player nearly 1,100 yards as a team, in and run like it’s the first we have,” Hope said. but the team’s leader, Ralph drive again.” TerBush has noticed that Bolden, has just 273 yards. TerBush is impressed that Bolden and Shavers get Akeem Shavers has run for Shavers has adjusted quickly along, despite competition 242 yards and speedy fresh- from junior college. for the starting job. man Akeem Hunt has 141 “It’s good to see Akeem “There’s no hard feelings yards. pick up the offense really as far as him and Ralph,” he “We have a good stable well,” TerBush said. “He’s a said. “You can tell they’re re- of healthy backs here now,” humble person and he’s got ally good friends. They love Purdue coach Danny Hope that go get ‘em attitude. He’ll the game of football, and said. “We have some older do whatever he can to help they work at it every day for backs that are tough guys out the team.” the betterment of the team.” Wednesday, October 12, 2011 The Observer u Sports ndsmcobserver.com | page 17

ings released, the first time ally needed everybody. We Usher the Irish have been ranked have the right pieces. It’s just this year. putting together the pieces.” continued from page 20 “It’s definitely nice to see The Irish will look to se- us getting some recognition,” niors Usher, Max Scodro The Irish will have the op- Kubinski said. “Those rank- and Chris Walker to provide portunity to bring six golfers ings fluctuate a lot week to that consistency at Kiawah, to Kiawah, a chance that Ku- week with the computers, so one of the top courses in the binski said the team appreci- they’re not our first prior- country and host to the 2012 ates. ity.” PGA Championship. “Obviously at a course like At this point in the season, “The guys are really ex- Kiawah we want to bring as Kubinski said, the first pri- cited to be playing at such many golfers as possible be- ority is trying to finish the a great facility,” Kubinski cause it’s such a fantastic fall season strong going into said. “That course will test place to play,” Kubinski said. the winter. us, but we’re ready.” “We’ve had our first five the “We’re just trying to The Irish begin play at the entire season, so we’re work- achieve consistency in our Invitational at Kiawah on ing on getting that sixth.” play in preparation now for Oct. 17 at the Ocean Course With a number of strong the spring,” Kubinski said. in Kiawah Island, S.C. finishes the Irish have “All year long we’ve had two ASHLEY DACY/The Observer climbed into 20th place in or three good rounds per Contact Conor Kelly at Senior Tom Usher watches his shot during the Fighting Irish the latest “Golfstat” rank- tournament when we’ve re- [email protected] Gridiron Golf Classic on Sept. 26. page 18 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Wednesday, October 12, 2011

JAMES DOAN/The Observer Junior Spencer Talmadge hits a serve during the Tom Fallon Invitational on Sept. 24. Talmadge won his match in three sets.

cial to us.” Sachire Despite the staunch com- petition this weekend, the continued from page 20 Irish hope to come away ASHLEY DACY/The Observer with a victory at the Midwest Senior goalie Will Walsh boots the ball upfield during Notre Dame’s scoreless draw with top-ranked nique down. Over the past Singles/Doubles Champion- Connecticut on Saturday. Walsh will attempt to repeat his performance against Marquette. week, we have gone back ships in Columbus, starting to competing and think- Thursday. ing about how we are going The Eagles are currently in The Marquette starting to play [this weekend]. The Contact Walker Carey at Ties first place in the Blue Division lineup features four players break has been very benefi- [email protected] while the Irish are in sixth. taller than 6-foot-2, posing a continued from page 20 “It’s a tough place to play,” problem for the smaller Irish Clark said. “We played them defenders as Van De Casteele Senior goalie Will Walsh in the Big East tournament is the only Notre Dame starter leads an Irish defense that has last year and it was a dog fight that matches up. given up 0.91 goals per game and that was in our place. Freshman forward James this year. Walsh has four shut- That’s what makes this such a Nortey leads Marquette in outs this year, including three great soccer league.” scoring with six goals and in the last five matches. Notre Dame topped the one assist. In net, junior goal- Walsh relies on an experi- Golden Eagles 2-1 in last ie David Check has posted enced backline that features year’s Big East quarterfinals. one shutout and a 1.16 goals junior Grant Van De Casteele The Irish have not lost to Mar- against average so far this and seniors Greg Klazura, quette since 1990, when the season. Aaron Maund and Michael Golden Eagles grabbed a 4-0 “We’re very excited for the Knapp. Both Van De Casteele victory. game, it should be a good and Klazura have been named Despite the solid history crowd,” Clark said. “Every- the Big East Defensive Player against Marquette, Clark said body loves to hate Notre of the Week while Maund was the height of the Golden Ea- Dame, so it should be fun.” tabbed a preseason All-Amer- gles poses a huge threat. Notre Dame and Marquette ican. “They have a lot of good kick off Wednesday at 7 p.m. Marquette (5-5-2, 3-0-0) en- players, a lot of strong se- in Milwaukee. ters the matchup as the only niors, a lot of height,” Clark remaining unbeaten and un- said. “They’re very good at set Contact Matthew DeFranks at tied squad in the Big East. pieces.” [email protected]

Competition will begin with gles and doubles of the main Regionals qualifying play and the win- draw will be indoors, while ners will move on to the main some of the consolation draw continued from page 20 draw, which begins Oct. 21. may be outdoors.” The tournament will be The Irish will be back in ac- Although seniors Kristy held at Ohio State, which tion at the Midwest Regional Frilling and Shannon boasts three different tennis Championships on Oct. 20. Mathews competed in the facilities. All-American Championships “The courts at OSU are Contact Vicky Jacobsen at in Pacific Palisades, Calif., nice,” McGaffigan said. “Sin- [email protected] last week, this tournament will be the first competition for the rest of the team since the Indiana Invitational on Sept. 25. Frilling and Mathews will be aiming to put a dis- appointing All-American performance behind them. Frilling dropped her open- ing match to Baylor senior Sona Novakova in three sets Friday, and as a pair Frill- ing and Mathews lost their first round doubles match to sophomore Brynn Boren and freshman Sara Toti of Ten- nessee the next day. Mathews won her first qualifying match Tuesday before falling to South Caro- lina senior Dijana Stojic in a third set tiebreaker later that night and failed to qualify for the main draw. McGaffigan is hoping the team’s effort in the past few months will lead to more pos- itive results next week. “Our team has been work- ing hard on fine tuning our games for this tournament and we are all focused on doing well and competing hard,” she said. “Our goals are to win as many matches as we can, and to steadily im- prove with each match.” Wednesday, October 12, 2011 The Observer u Today ndsmcobserver.com | page 19

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Men’s Soccer SMC Swimming Big East brawl Coach says No. 11 Irish travel small team to Milwaukee to face Golden Eagles can succeed

By MATTHEW DeFRANKS By KATIE HEIT Sports Writer Sports Writer

Fresh off a scoreless draw Coming into his second sea- with top-ranked Connecticut, son as head coach, Mark Ben- Notre Dame will head to Mil- ishek is ready to take his small waukee to play Big East foe squad to big lengths. Marquette Wednesday. “We have a lot of returning Despite tying with the top girls,” said Benishek. “We still team in the country, Irish have a smaller squad this sea- coach Bobby Clark said this son, but we have some really game may be just as tough — strong swimmers, and some of if not tougher — than their our new additions are really previous one. starting to show promise.” “You go from one hard The Belles finished their game to another,” Clark said. 2010-11 season ranked fifth in “This will be a harder game the MIAA conference after a in many respects. [It’s] in Mil- NICOLE TOCZAUER/The Observer strong run to end the season. waukee, on the road, against Junior defender Greg Klazura passes the ball during Notre Dame’s 0-0 draw with top-ranked The team had a slow start, but a team that has one loss in UConn on Saturday. Klazura and the Irish defense will aim for another shutout against Marquette. ended the season at the MIAA their past seven games.” Swimming and Diving Cham- The No. 11 Irish (5-2-4, 1-1- St. John’s on Oct. 1, the Irish be nice,” Clark said. “We’ve in regulation but you play the pionships, placing fifth out of 1 Big East) enter the contest have tied their last two oppo- played a tough schedule, not hand that’s been dealt and seven teams despite presenting on the heels of three straight nents. a lot between the teams and we’ve been dealt ties.” no divers for competition. double-overtime games. Af- “We need to score one more you end up with close games. ter dropping a 2-1 decision to goal in regulation, that would It would be nice to win a few see TIES/page 18 see MIAA/page 16

Men’s Golf Men’s Tennis Senior leads squad into Top competition awaits team invitational at Kiawah

By CONOR KELLY rust to form Irish coach Jim Sports Writer Kubinski said his team has retained its edge over the With the fall season wind- break. ing down, the Irish look “We’ve been playing some to gain momentum for the great golf recently in prac- spring season as they travel tice,” Kubinski said. “And on to South Carolina next week fall days like these that’s re- for the Invitational at Ki- ally a joy. [Senior] Tom Ush- awah Island on Kiawah’s er has been shooting in the famed Ocean Course. mid-60s and is looking really While the three-week lay- good.” off between events could provide an opportunity for see USHER/page 17

Women’s Tennis GRANT TOBIN/The Observer Freshman Michael Fredericka serves during the Tom Fallon Invitational on Sept. 23. Fredericka claimed a three-set victory on the first day, and will look to repeat that success Thursday. Irish return to action By WALKER CAREY madge and freshmen Doug pect the same this year. Sports Writer Barnard and Michael Fred- “I think we should have at ericka. least as many [in the round of The Irish will return to ac- Irish associate head coach 16] this year,” Sachire said. against region’s best tion Thursday for the first Ryan Sachire said the tour- “It does depend on the draws time since Sept. 25 when nament will feature tough that some of our guys will they compete in the Midwest competition, but he is confi- get, but that many or more is By VICKY JACOBSEN Although Notre Dame will Singles/Doubles Champion- dent the Irish will be able to definitely a realistic expecta- Sports Writer not add a win or loss to its ships at Ohio State. Before compete at a high level. tion.” official team record at the the tournament, the top 56 “If I had to describe the lev- Sachire said he is also ex- The entire team will be tournament, there is still players in the midwest are el of competition in one word, cited with the progress his back on the court over fall plenty at stake for the indi- placed in the main draw. The it would be ‘fierce’” Sachire squad has made since they break as the Irish travel to vidual competitors. final eight spots in the draw said. “Ohio State has eight last competed. Columbus to compete in the “Regionals are exciting be- are determined through the very good players in the main “We have been able to ac- Midwest Regional Champion- cause the top players in the qualifying round that will draw. Illinois, Michigan and complish a lot since we last ships on Oct. 20. Midwest compete for quali- take place Thursday. Michigan State have several played,” Sachire said. “At “Our team has been work- fying spots at Indoor Nation- The Irish lead the field tough players in [the main first, we focused on reinforc- ing hard on fine-tuning our als,” McGaffigan said. “Some with nine players in the main draw]. It will definitely be ing some fundamentals, such games for this tournament of the top teams will be some draw, including seniors Niall a competitive weekend and as utilizing our serves to set and we are all focused on of the Big 10 schools like Fitzgerald, Sam Keeton and that is exciting for everybody. up our offense and some gen- doing well and competing Northwestern, Michigan, Il- Casey Watt. The Irish had success in eral volley work. The guys hard,” junior Chrissie McGaf- linois, Ohio State and Michi- The Irish also have three the event last year when six have done a great job mak- figan said. “I’m pretty sure gan State.” players who will be compet- Irish players advanced to the ing sure they have their tech- our whole team will com- ing for the eight qualifying round of 16. Sachire does not pete.” see REGIONALS/page 18 spots, junior Spencer Tal- believe that it is unfair to ex- see SACHIRE/page 18