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Volume 46, Issue 78 | Tuesday, January 29, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com ND encourages liberal arts education Actress By MARISA IATI important they can analyze, News Writer think creatively and develop designs. speaks While technology jobs domi- Engineers with such skills nate the top 10 of U.S. News’ are in a unique position to list of the 100 Best Jobs of 2013, shape public policy, Kilpatrick at SMC Notre Dame continues to em- said. phasize the value of a liberal “We should have more sena- By MEAGHAN DALY arts education. tors and congressmen and News Writer Notre Dame requires stu- presidents who are engineers, dents to complete 14 liberal not just lawyers,” he said. “I Saint Mary’s welcomed Tony arts courses in different dis- think engineers very much and Grammy Award winner ciplines in order to graduate, need an appreciation for the Audra McDonald on Monday according to the University social impact of the work that evening at 7:30 p.m. at the website. In 2010, there were they do in terms of building Gillespie Center at the Hilton 2,333 students enrolled in the infrastructure.” Garden Inn. She took the stage College of Arts and Letters. Students outside the College among students, professors, The College of Engineering en- of Engineering should be ex- faculty members and other rolled 937 students the same posed to quantitative analy- members from the South Bend year. sis, Kilpatrick said. He said community. Dean Peter Kilpatrick of the several departments within SARA SHOEMAKE | The Observer McDonald was brought to College of Engineering said the College of Arts and Letters be business students who are said. Saint Mary’s as this year’s technology education and the are starting to introduce these properly skilled in analytics or Dean John McGreevy of the Margaret Hill Endowed liberal arts do not need to be concepts. even Arts and Letters students College of Arts and Letters Visiting Artist. This is an an- mutually exclusive. He said a “A lot of the engineering who take coursework in quan- agreed students with liberal nual event made possible by liberal arts background ben- students that go into analyt- tifying things, data analytics, efits engineers because it is ics jobs could just as easily that sort of thing,” Kilpatrick see LIBERAL ARTS PAGE 7 see ACTRESS PAGE 7 Second fire in almost three months hits College

By JILLIAN BARWICK release stated. “The sprin- The College notified stu- Saint Mary’s Editor kling system above the cur- dents of the fire around 7 a.m. tains was working and a Monday via text, email and For the second time in less security officer used a fire ex- phone call with an automated than three months, Moreau tinguisher to further contain voice recording. The messag- Hall on Saint Mary’s campus the fire.” es also let students know that caught fire Sunday night. When the Notre Dame Fire classes in Moreau were can- Saint Mary’s Security and Department arrived at the celled for the day. Notre Dame Fire Department scene, they found the cur- Senior Mariah Niedbalski were alerted of a fire in the tains were still on fire, ac- learned of the fire through O’Laughlin Auditorium on cording to the release. social media before she had Sunday night at 10:59 p.m., “Clay Fire Territory and the heard from the College. according to a press release South Bend Fire Department “Around midnight I saw a from director of media rela- also responded to the call,” friends Facebook status saying tions Gwen O’Brien. the release stated. “No one ‘I survived the great Moreau “Security officers were the was in the auditorium when fire, again?’” Niedbalski said.

ALLISON D’AMBROSIA | The Observer first to respond to the alarm security and the fire crews ar- “Our school didn’t send out Fire trucks and emergency response vehicles park outside Moreau and found the curtains at rived. The cause of the fire is late Sunday night, trying to control the fire and minimalize damage. stage left on fire,” the press under investigation.” see FIRE PAGE 6 Fr. Lies honored with award Election tickets

By CATHERINE OWERS also admirable. The organi- from Catholic Charities USA. News Writer zations presented him with “I’m humbled and hon- announced a “Keep the Dream Alive” ored to have received [the Fr. William Lies, vice presi- award in Washington D.C. award], and I accepted it Observer Staff Report The following tickets dent for Mission Engagement on Jan. 12 at Holy Comforter- for the Center for Social were announced: sopho- and Church Affairs, has al- St. Cyprian Roman Catholic Concerns and on behalf of The Judicial Council an- mores Billy Christy and ways admired the work of Dr. Church. Notre Dame,” Fr. Lies said, nounced six tickets for the Patrick Roemer; juniors Martin Luther King Jr. The award honors King “Especially as it was given in upcoming student govern- Alex Coccia and Nancy But for the Catholic “by presenting awards to the name of Dr. King who has ment elections for the of- Joyce; junior Michael Masi Charities Archdiocese of contemporary heroes work- been a hero of mine and of so fices of president and vice and sophomore Timothy Washington and Catholic ing to keep his dream alive,” president, set to take place Charities USA, Lies himself is according to a press release see AWARD PAGE 6 Wednesday, Feb. 6. see TICKET PAGE 7

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By CHARITHA ISANAKA other career fairs with such News writer immense opportunities like the University’s. Suit up: The Winter Career “I don’t know of any oth- Fair will bring potential em- er career fair that will offer ployers to the Joyce Center the diversity of employment today to network with Notre and internship opportuni- Dame students. ties as the Winter Career and This event, which will last Internship Fair [today],” he from 4 to 8 p.m., is open to all said. students. Monahan said Acco Brands, According to Go Irish, the Cerner, Liquidity Services, University’s Career Center SAP, Catholic Charities, site, 146 firms will be attend- Jarden Home Brands, Lutron, ing the event. They will rep- Nuveen and Greenlee Textron resent a variety of industries, are all new organizations that from healthcare IT, financial, will be attending the fair this nonprofit, accounting, en- semester. gineering, marketing, gov- Thirty-five employers will ernment, higher education, be interviewing potential stu- consumer product, sales and dent hires the day after the other industries. fair and many others will be MAGGIE O’BRIEN | The Observer Kevin Monahan, assis- returning later in the semes- Students and employers converse with one another at the Fall Career Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 in tant director at the Career ter, Monahan said. the Joyce Center. Students of all grade levels and majors were encouraged to attend. Center, said he is unaware of Prior to the Winter Career and Internship Fair will be Paid Advertisement the Diversity Reception from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Monogram Room in the Joyce Center. According to the Career Center website, the Diversity Reception was “created as a venue for organizations that embrace diversity to connect with students through net- working, has continued to grow in participation. The site also advertises the numerous participants in last year’s reception. “Over 150 students partici- pated, along with more than 200 recruiters representing over 100 organizations,” the website stated. “We have a four-part blog series available at irishca- reerman.wordpress.com that provides tips on preparing for the career fair,” Monahan said. “The series contains steps on how to prepare for the fair, best utilize one’s time at the fair, steps to take after the fair and common mistakes.” Visit Go Irish to view the most current list of employers.

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By CAROLYN HUTYRA norms and implementation “Norms of international law News Writer processes,” Ratner said. are just if they assign those Unfortunately modern- rights and duties in a way Steven R. Ratner, the Bruno day lawyers, especially that meets a substantive Simma Collegiate Professor those involved in academia, standard of justice.” of Law at the University of Ratner said, cast global jus- Ratner said two pillars Michigan, spoke at Notre tice to the side. These law- form the basis of global Dame Law School Monday yers exhibit a tendency to justice. The first states the afternoon. His lecture fo- draw a parallel between qualifications international cused on the phrase “thin global justice and those fac- law must uphold in order to justice” and its association ing marginalization. be considered just. He said with the morality of interna- “Without ethics the law this pillar calls for the ne- tional law. of global justice is ad hoc,” cessity of rules to promote or “Global justice remains Ratner said. at least not to decrease peace one of the most compelling Ratner described his proj- internationally. The second issues of our time,” Ratner ect as having a twofold the- pillar ensures basic human said. sis. The first deals with core dignity is not damaged. He followed by explain- norms of the international “There has to be satisfac- ing that philosophy, politi- legal system he said he be- tion of both the pillars for a cal science, anthropology, lieves are central to laying norm to meet the standard of history and international the foundation for a world thin justice,” Ratner said. law are among a number of order based on justice. The idea of “thin jus- disciplines central to de- “Even if they came about tice” is based on Michael MACKENZIE SAIN | The Observer as a result of political com- Walzer’s book, “Thick and A participant in last year’s The Bald and The Beautiful event April 4, 2012 “I see global justice promise, power of politics, Thin: Moral Argument at gets his head shaved. This year’s event is scheduled for the end of April. and historical contingen- Home and Abroad.” Though as about assigning cies, [core norms] largely Ratner said he does not en- By KATIE McCARTY Last year, the event raised nearly rights and duties already conform to an ethi- dorse Walzer’s theories, he News Writer $50,000 for the charity. to global actors cal vision of justice, one that did gather his distinction Students can also participate so that it is clear I term thin justice,” Ratner between thick and thin mo- In its fifth year, The Bald and in The Bald and The Beautiful by said. rality from this author. The Beautiful event will attempt buying hair extensions. Students what each actor is The second aspect of Ratner said Walzer ar- to shave more heads and collect can buy a strand or more of hair entitled to require Ratner’s thesis surrounds gues that thin morality is a more donations for cancer re- extensions, and the proceeds are to do or to have.” present-day laws and insti- moral minimum as well as a search than ever before, senior donated to Memorial Hospital in tutions. Their fatal flaw rests universal idea that reflects Betsy McGovern said. South Bend, McGovern said. Steven R. Ratner in their inability, in some McGovern, who is one of five “Memorial has a close con- professor of law cases, to even meet the thin head organizers for the event, nection with Notre Dame, and a University of Michigan standard of justice, he said. “Global justice said the charity fundraiser set lot of students volunteer there,” In other cases, they simply remains one of the for April will raise awareness McGovern said. “The funds bates on global justice. One exist and function at too most compelling and funds for cancer patients. we donate from the event help of the main contributors to great a distance from the issues of our “The event began four years Memorial to build an outpa- the construction of theories thicker standard. In order to ago, when a student named tient pediatric cancer treatment on global justice stems from better examine the level of time.” Sam Marks came to campus,” center.” philosophy. morality at which these rules Steven R. Ratner McGovern said. “He came as a The third option to participate “Philosophers of global operate, ethical theory can professor of law freshman knowing he had can- in the event is through hair do- justice have more often than be embraced. University of Michigan cer. He left after a semester, and nation. The program requires not stayed clear of legal insti- “I see global justice as then later passed away. The Bald eight inches of non-dyed hair tutions, and I think this ne- about assigning rights and values from cultures world- and Beautiful was started in that will be cut and donated to glect is unfortunate because duties to global actors so wide. It is from such cultures Duncan Hall, Sam’s residence, Pantene Beautiful Lengths, a international law transforms that it is clear what each ac- that people can form thicker in memory of him.” charity that constructs wigs for policy prescriptions and tor is entitled to require to moralities within a commu- A group of freshmen in Marks’ cancer patients who have lost ethical ideas into blinding do or to have,” Ratner said. nit., he said. class served on the Freshman their hair during treatment. Ratner, however, said he Class Council and brainstormed “This year, we are trying to Paid Advertisement believes that society can do the event, McGovern said, and expand the event,” McGovern better than this thin justice the event has grown substan- said. “For example, we are trying across communities. tially from its start. to have an event with Memorial “I do think that the jus- “There are three different or- for the pediatric cancer patients tice reflected within inter- ganizations that we donate to, around St. Patrick’s Day.” national law is thin in the and depending on how you par- However, the main event — sense that it is less dense and ticipate in the event, your money head shaving and hair exten- certainly less demanding on will go to a different organiza- sions — will happen on April 16, individuals than the justice tion,” McGovern said. 17 and 19. envisioned by philosophers The first way an individual “We will have the front two as that needed or domestic can participate in the fundrais- rooms of LaFortune set up for societies,” Ratner said. er by shaving his or her head, the event, “ McGovern said. “A Though this thin justice McGovern said. Traditionally, lot of groups come in throughout is not that toward which this option is more popular the day to participate, like sports the world should strive, it among males but in years past, teams. People can take initiative is nonetheless a very real the number of women partici- with regards to how they want to form of justice present in pating has grown. Last year, participate in the event. the world today. An example 10 girls shaved their heads, McGovern said the event or- of such thin justice, Ratner McGovern said. ganizers are always looking for said, is the self-determina- “The people that shave their volunteers to accommodate the tion of core international heads raise money in whatev- donators and donations. law. er way they want, “McGovern “The end product is so amaz- “Certainly we can and said. “Many contact family and ing,” McGovern said. “We have should strive for thicker jus- friends; some even go around raised nearly $150,000 for these tice at the international lev- campus with a jar and ask stu- organizations in the past four el, but we must first see the dents for donations.” years, and this year we want moral basis of what interna- All the money from the head to make the event even more tional law already has.” shavings goes to the St. Baldrick’s amazing.” Foundation, a childhood can- Contact Carolyn Hutyra at cer charity dedicated to finding Contact Katie McCarty at [email protected] cures for children with cancer. 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Award Students work together with SBPD Continued from page 1

By ANN MARIE JAKUBOWSKI a program for both club run the gym know the sport said. many who care for the poor.” News Writer teams to get involved with.” and an outside coach comes Raderstorf said many of Lies said the award is fo- The gym, attached to the in to work with the youth the children are from low- cused on “advocacy and pov- Each year, about 400 men Grace Community Baptist too, Raderstorf said. er-income families so this erty reduction.” and 100 women participate Church on Harrison Avenue Senior Ragan Todd, one of is a unique opportunity for “It was an opportunity to in the Notre Dame club box- in South Bend, is open the women’s boxing team them to try a sport like box- honor Dr. King, primarily, by ing teams. During their off- Monday and Wednesday. captains for this year, said ing, which requires a lot of lifting up people who have seasons, volunteers from Raderstorf said the program she enjoys volunteering in equipment and instruction. fostered the dream he ex- both teams have joined serves both grade school the program and continu- “For a lot of them, it’s hard pounded on,” he said. forces with the South Bend and high school youth, of- ing with the sport even af- to find something to do af- Lies expressed his belief Police Department (SBPD) fering cardio workouts ter Baraka Bouts ends in ter school, and the older that the award is a reflection to teach the sport to local and fundamental boxing November. kids will acknowledge that on not only his work, but also children in a biweekly after training. “It seems like [boxing] is there are plenty of other the work of the faculty, staff school program. “The gym itself is split something that there’s an things they could be getting and students at the Center Senior Rose Raderstorf into two segments, with interest in around here, with in trouble with if they didn’t for Social Concerns and is currently serves as the the younger kids first and little kids who just think have this to do,” Raderstorf ultimately a reflection on the program’s president, or- the older group next,” it’s kind of cool and then said. “The one-on-one men- University. ganizing Notre Dame in- Raderstorf said. “There’s a older guys there who have toring and coaching is re- “[And] as you look at the volvement and working to ring set up in there, and we won Golden Gloves or other ally important to them too. work of the Center, and the improve the program fur- have mitts and punching titles,” Todd said. “We have The volunteers and police ways it tries to inculcate in ther. The students’ work is bags to practice with too.” [Mixed Martial Arts] fight- officers are collaborating our students a vision for a part of a larger SBPD initia- Most of the younger ers who are focusing on the on plans to add a tutor- just and humane world,” he tive to get involved with the kids are just looking for boxing aspect of their fight- ing aspect to the program, said. “The hope is to open community youth, organiz- a fun workout, but some ing as well as younger kids where participants will be our students’ eyes to some ing camps that give kids of the older participants who look like they don’t do encouraged to bring home- of the injustice present in opportunities to learn new are trained boxers looking any other form of exercise work to the gym to do af- our world, and have it strike sports and participate in for access to equipment, beyond this.” ter the boxing workout. them.” structured after-school ac- Raderstorf said. Both Raderstorf and Todd Raderstorf said this is a ma- Lies said King’s vision tivities, Raderstorf said. “With the grade school said one of the program’s jor goal for the upcoming is derived from the call Notre Dame students be- kids, we run laps and do a major goals is to keep kids semester now that the vol- of Christ, something the gan to volunteer with the workout, and afterwards busy and involved in the unteer base is more regular. University tries to empha- SBPD boxing club three we usually do some form of community. “Some people think it’s size through the Center for years ago, and the program boxing training, but we try “We’re looking to give strange to teach fighting Social Concerns, as well as is now known as “Box Like a to switch it up to keep them them an opportunity out- to kids like this, but it’s other programs on campus. Champion Today.” interested,” Raderstorf side of school for a struc- taught in a very respectful “At some point [we want] “The program developed said. “The older group has tured program to keep them manner so they know how to have the undergrads real- when the first volunteers 7th and 8th grade boys and safe and give them good to use the skills properly,” ize what their responsibilities saw a need [at the gym] to some young adults who options to pass the time,” Raderstorf said. “It’s a sport have better role models and fight in real competitions Raderstorf said. that demands great respect more coaching than what in South Bend or Chicago, “Another goal is to devel- for your opponent, and that was being provided at the so this is an actual gym op good relationships with translates into other areas time,” Raderstorf said. “The for them to train in. They the South Bend police and of life as well.” ngagement first volunteers were from get a much more intense their peers, and it’s defi- resident, the men’s team, and those workout.” nitely a good way to keep Contact Ann Marie Jakubowski ice P V ission E hurch A ffairs and C hurch guys decided to turn it into The police officers that kids out of trouble,” Todd at [email protected] M Fr. William Lies Fr.

probably wouldn›t be al- a central location for many roommates were able to are before God and faith,” he Fire lowed in the building today,” students and professors on make it to the Avenue where said, as well as their respon- Continued from page 1 Niedbalski said. “Which campus. they saw several lights. sibility to their neighbors, is odd seeing that they are Colleen Fitzpatrick, a com- Once closer to the buildings, both next door and across the an ‘emergency alert’ un- security and should know munication studies profes- Caltrider said she realized it globe. til 7:45 a.m. the next day. these things right away.” sor whose office is located was Moreau that had caught Fr. Lies had been a lay vol- It’s just not safe that our Once Niedbalski knew her in the basement of Moreau on fire. unteer with the Dominican security doesn’t alert us classes would be cancelled Hall, said she fortunately did “Fire trucks surrounded volunteers for a year after he when something as major for the day, she said she knew not need to enter the build- the building and the doors attended college. as a building being on fire the damage was minor. ing Monday morning. in the back were opened with “It was there that I was happens.” “All my classes are in “I was surprised that it has smoke spilling out,” she said. awakened to that part of the Niedbalski called Saint Moreau on Mondays but my happened twice in only a “The fire in Moreau is an un- Gospel call, … Jesus’ walking Mary’s Security around 2 professors didn’t seem too year,” Fitzpatrick said. “I was fortunate event for the Saint with the poor and calling us a.m. to see if classes would worried since the fire started notified around 7 a.m. just Mary’s community. It is sad to be with them,” he said. still be held in Moreau on in O’Laughlin and not any of like the students. The emer- that this is the second fire He said the passage from St. Monday. the classrooms,” Niedbalski gency system is up and run- in that building this year, Paul’s letter to the Philippians “They told me that said. ning, which is always a good and that more precautions about Jesus and the power of they did not know how bad A building that houses sign. I’m hopeful that every- in preventing such an inci- his resurrection has spoken the fire was but said we multiple majors, Moreau is thing is okay since I have not dent from happening weren’t to him throughout his work. been in the building yet.” taken the first time that this “If we really knew Jesus and Senior Emily Caltrider, happened.” the power of his resurrection, who lives in the Opus Caltrider, like many other we would be for others in a Apartments on campus, was students, faculty and staff as way that would be really im- still awake when she and well as the rest of the com- pressive,” Fr. Lies said. her roommates heard sirens munity, said she is curious “This is really about incul- coming towards the College. to find out what actually cating in our students that “We figured there was an caused the fire and what cer- great vision of Dr. King, and accident on 933, but then we tain precautions could have some of the others, who, in saw that the fire trucks were been taken to avoid this inci- Christ’s image, have called on campus and heading to- dent from occurring. folks to be with the poor and wards Holy Cross,” Caltrider “I feel for all the [Saint all those on the margins,” he said. “We initially thought it Mary’s] students that have said. “Much of what we have was Holy Cross on fire. We made memories over the to offer the Church and the were curious as to what was years performing on that world as a Catholic university happening, and since we had stage,” Caltrider said. “We is part of his vision, and that all lived in Holy Cross the hope that Tostal will still is a more just and humane past three years we hopped be able to take place this society.” into the car to see if we could spring.” OE KENESY | The Observer get on the Avenue to check it Contact Catherine Owers at A fire truck sits parked outside Moreau on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2012, the out.” Contact Jillian Barwick at [email protected] day of the first fire at the building. Caltrider and her [email protected] News ndsmcobserver.com | Tuesday, January 29, 2013 | The Observer 7

Actress Read the script, she said. time at Juilliard. Continued from page 1 When it came time to apply McDonald said that after to college, McDonald said she being admitted to a mental the generous gift from Hill, a applied to UCLA, USC, NYU hospital and taking some time Saint Mary’s alumna and a and Carnegie Mellon. After off, she auditioned for summer Broadway producer. The event hearing a fellow classmate had performances and began belt- offers students an entire day to auditioned at Juilliard, she de- ing out songs in English, some- spend with an artist of espe- cided to audition as well, confi- thing rare among her peers. cially high quality. dent she could do it. While she was there she McDonald is most recently “I loved acting and knew I met a young woman from recognized for her perfor- wanted to be on Broadway, but I Boston. This woman went on mance on four seasons of ABC’s thought I better [audition] with to work for a casting director. “Private Practice” and a nine- my strongest talent, which was She called McDonald and got month run of the opera “Porgy singing. … [Juilliard] laughed her into an audition for her and Bess,” winning her fifth at me during my audition and first major role in “The Secret Tony Award over the summer my call back,” she said. Garden.”Following that perfor- for her portrayal of Bess. She is Despite facing ridicule dur- mance, she finished up her in also the first person under 30 to ing her audition, McDonald the show and graduated from win five Tony Awards. was accepted to Juilliard. Julliard in May 1993. She was The theatre, film, television “I thought, ‘Juilliard accept- then cast in “Carousel,” which and recording studio artist was ed me, I have to go,’” McDonald opened on Broadway in the fall introduced by Saint Mary’s said. of 1994. President Carol Ann Mooney McDonald was accepted to “[Carousel] is one of the most and received an overwhelm- Juilliard’s voice program, how- special memories I have of any Photo courtesy of Saint Mary’s College ing round of applause welcom- ever, to her dismay, it turned show I’ve ever done because it Tony and Grammy Award winner Audra McDonald, star of ABC’s ing McDonald as she took the out to be only voice and music was the first one,” McDonald “Private Practice,” speaks to the community Monday evening. stage. while her peers had the oppor- said. “This Broadway debut television, up until that point my motto is I’ll sleep when I’m She attributes all the training tunity to explore acting and was conveniently located at I was very afraid of the camera dead,” McDonald said. she still calls upon in her work opera, she said. “I do not re- the Lincoln Center, across the and fully letting myself go in As the evening concluded, today to the first theatre she gret my time at Julliard for one street from Juilliard where I front of the camera. I thought, McDonald advised the young was a part of, from age nine un- minute. At the time, I thought I felt untalented and struggled ‘I need to get over that. Let artists in the room to continue til she graduated high school. was so far away from my road during my time there. It was me do a television show,’” she pushing themselves. She shared her first on-stage I would never get back to it,” the first of everything for me. said. As for what comes next, “Aside from not putting experience in “The King and I” McDonald said. It holds a really special place in McDonald said she is getting limitations on yourself, get on where she had never seen the McDonald said this was my heart.” ready to record another album stage. Anywhere. You learn final run-thru until the night of more than just disappointing McDonald explained that in three weeks, host “Live from something every single time the dress rehearsal. When the to the eager student she was at her drive to continue im- the Lincoln Center,” and also you step on stage,” she sai”. king died at the end, McDonald the time. During her lecture, proving led her to spend four begin another Broadway show immediately was shocked and she explained how she had at- years as Naomi on “Private either this fall or next spring. Contact Meaghan Daly at began crying. Lesson learned: tempted suicide during her Practice.”“With film and “I continue to be curious … [email protected]

Liberal Arts China major in engineering or is making that the majority Ticket second debate between Continued from page 1 engineering technology than do of our country can’t weigh in Continued from page 1 the remaining candidates in the United States. on because they don’t know is set for Thursday, Feb. 7, arts majors could work in tech- “We’re going to run the risk of enough,” Kilpatrick said. Scanlan; freshmen Austin with a final election to take nological fields. them out-producing the [United McGreevy said although O’Brien and Nick Boggess; place on Monday, Feb. 11, “A company like Google is hir- States] … and that could mean he does not see a need for a juniors Dominic Romeo according to the Judicial ing lots of people to design pro- problems for our economy,” technology literacy course, and Philip Hootsmans; Council’s website. grams and applications coming Kilpatrick said. “We won’t have he anticipates the University and freshmen Kevin Salat The winning ticket will from a liberal arts background the command over the market will soon reexamine its core and Paul Mascarenhas. take office April 1, suc- because they want the creativ- in technological products that requirements. The presidential and vice ceeding current student ity or the ability to think across maybe we enjoyed in the last “Our core requirements presidential debates are body president Brett cultures that they associate part of the 20th century.” haven’t changed in quite a tentatively set for Monday, Rocheleau and current with a liberal arts background,” Kilpatrick said Notre Dame while … and they’re there for Feb. 4. Should a run-off student body vice presi- McGreevy said. is working to ensure students good reasons,” McGreevy said. election be necessary, a dent Katie Rose. A liberal arts background en- who want to study engineering “It’s always good to be looking ables students to address life’s can complete the coursework. at them and thinking through big questions, McGreevy said. Interest in engineering is also what set of requirements make He said the abilities to write, growing, he said. most sense at the current speak and analyze data prepare “We need to be careful that moment for a great Catholic students for leadership roles. we don’t retain such a high university.” “It’s not just about obtaining percentage that we don’t en- The University aims to pre- skills, although skills are im- able students to figure out, pare students for more than just portant,” he said. “It’s also what ‘Do I really love engineering, their first jobs, McGreevy said. kind of society should we have, or am I doing this for the job?” “It’s a lifetime investment, we how do we think about inequal- Kilpatrick said. “We really hope, in developing those writ- ity, how do we think about hu- want students to discern prop- ing and reading and speaking man dignity, how do we think erly, ‘What’s your vocation as a skills,” he said. about the environment, does person?’” McGreevy said although God exist. We want our stu- Kilpatrick said the University skepticism about the value of a dents who are going to become should modernize its general liberal arts education exists, he leaders to be engaged in that education requirements. is more convinced than ever of conversation.” “I think we want to continue its value. Kilpatrick said each of the to have an emphasis on the “Our experience at Notre University’s academic depart- human sciences … but I think Dame tells us that liberal arts ments should interact more we need to refresh it and think students get jobs and they get closely with other disciplines to about how do we best equip good jobs,” he said. “But even enrich all programs. students for the 21st century,” more important, the invest- “People in civil engineering he said. “We live in times that ment that our students make in who are deeply interested in the are very different from even 20 becoming better writers, better beauty of the built infrastruc- years ago.” speakers, better able to analyze ture might find ways to interact Kilpatrick said he suggests data, prepares them for their much more closely with archi- instituting an introduction careers over the long haul and tecture, with industrial design,” to technology literacy course indeed prepares them, we hope, he said. “You could do that, so students become informed to be better citizens, better peo- presumably, for virtually every enough to enter the public ple, better capacity to make a discipline.” dialogue about technological real contribution to society.” The nation needs more engi- issues. neers, Kilpatrick said. He said “There are really important Contact Marisa Iati at many more college students in decisions that our government [email protected] ALLAN JOSEPH | The Observer 8 The observer | Tuesday, January 29, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Inside Column The politics of dying: part one

Honest rendered, not the quality of outcomes Oftentimes, people are unable to let Adam Newman produced. Roughly seven in 10 seniors their loved ones go, and demand every Scientia Potentia Est die from a chronic condition, such as medical intervention possible without reporting heart disease and cancer. These diseas- realizing the care they want may have Two things are promised to every per- es require many different doctors, treat- no benefit and can lead their loved one son: death and taxes. While most op-eds ments, tests and drugs. However, when to suffer. Alex Wilcox would focus on the second of these two, doctors do not coordinate and have the Finally, patients are also part of the Sports Writer I am going to focus on the first: death. incentive to utilize many tests and ser- problem. Even for those who believe in Most Americans believe it is a moral vices, the consequence is that seniors an after life, death is scary and we usu- This past weekend I experienced my obligation for our country to provide undergo costly and expensive care at ally prefer not to discuss it. Thus, when first March for Life. My friends and I piled health care at the end of life for the elder- the end of their life, prolonging suffer- we are in a situation where we cannot into a bus Thursday night and settled in ly, even at an immense cost. Medicare, ing and discomfort, while oftentimes ig- make decisions on our own, it is up to for the 11-hour trek to Washington D.C. the government insurance program for noring the senior’s preferences for their the family members and doctors to The March for Life covers a mile and the elderly, spends roughly 30 percent of final weeks and days. make it for us. a half stretch of land from the National its budget on care in the final year of life. Not only do seniors receive poor qual- Ultimately, the way to lower costs and Mall to the steps of the Supreme Court, The amount that we spend on end-of- ity care at the end of life, but they also increase quality for end of life care is to yet we were told it would take two and life care will quickly increase in the fu- do not die in their preferred setting. reimburse health care systems, such as half hours to complete. With so much ture due to the aging of the population According to the Dartmouth Atlas, 55 Geisenger, to guide seniors and their time allotted to cover so little ground, I and the unsustainable rise in per-capita percent of the patients who prefer to die families through the final years of life was left with plenty of time to consider health care costs. As I have written be- at home surrounded by loved ones still by having conversations as to how the the many questions buzzing around in fore, America’s long-term debt is driven die in the hospital. This phenomenon senior wants to die, working to coordi- my head. When is a life considered a life? by health care costs, especially through occurs for three main reasons. The first nate care to avoid unnecessary suffer- Will our countries policy on abortion Medicare. If America wants to address is that fee for service reimbursement ing, and ultimately working to ensure ever change? How long has it been since I its long-term fiscal health, it has to ad- creates an incentive for doctors to keep that seniors’ preferences for their final could feel my toes? Above all else though: dress health care costs. If America people alive longer and conduct unnec- months, weeks and days are fulfilled. Why have I never heard of this? wants to address health care costs, it essary and expensive tests and proce- This helps prevent unnecessary inva- I soon realized the answer to this ques- has to address end of life care. dures. At the very worst, some doctors sive procedures at the end of life while tion was the attention — or lack thereof The very suggestion of curbing the are trying to make more money by keep- allowing seniors to die in peace and — dedicated to the March for Life by the amount that is spent on care at the end ing these patients as long as possible. At dignity. media. Prior to embarking, all marchers of life angers many. Every person will the very best, doctors are simply doing However, the destructive nature of had to attend a pre-March meeting, in lose loved ones sometime in their life, what they are trained to do: keep people the politics of health care, especially re- which we were told how to handle any and to think that their loved one will not alive, but without any conversation as to lated to end-of-life care, make reaching reporters or journalists. However, while receive necessary care is unfathomable. how the patient wants to die. this point politically impossible. In my we were marching, I was shocked at the However, as counterintuitive as it Second, family members are usually, next article, I will explain why. apparent cold shoulder given to us by the may seem, costs at the end of life can and understandably so, unwilling to let media. There were hardly any cameras, be brought down while simultaneously their loved ones die. Family members Adam Newman is a senior political I didn’t see a single reporter, nor was I raising quality. One has to understand usually are in no state to make decisions science major. He can be reached at asked a single question. that the American health care system about the end of life, and usually do not [email protected] Year after year the March for Life is is a patchwork of providers that have no understand how their decisions could The views expressed in this column are held without a single story or report from incentive to coordinate and are reim- hurt their loved ones through painful, those of the author and not necessarily any major news networks. This year the bursed based on the quantity of services invasive, unnecessary medical care. those of The Observer. March reportedly had its greatest turnout yet. With this record attendance, it ap- peared the March for Life could no longer Letter to the editor be ignored, as The New York Times reluc- tantly reported the “tens of thousands” who came out. Over 400,000 people participated in Friday’s March for Life, more than the amount of people who attended President Obama’s inauguration and much more than the 3,200 that showed up in D.C. the day after the March to pro- test the NRA. Yet the NRA protest was the top story on ABC News that night, while the inauguration made the front page of every newspaper across the country. The March for Life, meanwhile, made the cover of one newspaper, The Observer. The March for Life dwarfed the NRA protest, but no one watching the news or reading the newspaper would know that. Isn’t a protest with half a million follow- ers a bigger story than a protest with just a few thousand? Both protests essentially are fighting for the same issue: life. So why is it that the media shows such Quote of the day bias? Whether it be to get better ratings or fatter pockets, this trend has to stop. Stop trying to sell screaming headlines “The worst tragedy for a poet is to be admired and juicy gossip. Give the people the full, through being misunderstood.” Follow us on Twitter. unbiased story. Fair and honest report- @ObserverViewpnt ing used to mean something, and as an aspiring journalist, I hope we can return to that point.

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opposing the many other violations they deserve to live out their lives? requires change, and sometimes Anne DeMott of human dignity, I cannot preach a We’re not doing enough. We will have it means holding on to traditional Raising Voices gospel of human dignity without rais- to change. We can’t tolerate this any- values. Sometimes it means some of ing my voice on behalf of the unborn. more. These tragedies must end. And each. It is not a liberal or conservative I believe that every person is en- As this belief obligates me to appreci- to end them, we must change. We agenda and it is not about vilifying dowed by their Creator with human ate racial diversity, promote worker will be told that the causes of such those who disagree with me. Human dignity. However, this is often vio- rights, welcome newcomers and love violence are complex and that is true dignity. That’s all. That’s everything! lated by discrimination, violence, people regardless of their sexual ori- . . . but that can’t be an excuse for in- An important part of affirming hu- labor injustice, inequity of resources entation, it so too begs me to stand up action. Surely we can do better than man dignity is showing everyone, and the killing of innocent life. I have for the dignity of society’s most vul- this. If there’s even one step we can even those with whom I disagree, a responsibility to oppose actions nerable members, the unborn. take to save another child, then surely respect, celebrating the beliefs we that contradict human dignity and In response to the recent shooting we have the obligation to try.” share and working together to better support those that affirm it. This ab- at Sandy Hook Elementary School, I am grateful to our president for our world. Surely we can do better solutely means challenging abuses President Obama offered insightful recognizing the dignity of these chil- than this. If there’s even one step we in the labor market, speaking out words: dren and the value of each of their can take to promote the dignity of against racism, denouncing anti-im- “They [the children] had their en- lives. humankind, then surely we have the migrant attitudes and laws and reject- tire lives ahead of them . . . birthdays, Similarly, I am grateful to the hun- obligation to try. ing homophobia. But the way I see it, weddings, graduations, kids of their dreds of Notre Dame students and this is not enough. Pope John Paul II own. This is our first task: Caring for faculty who raised their voices on Anne DeMott is a senior theology once asked. “How is it still possible to our children. It’s our first job. If we behalf of our nation’s unborn children major and education, schooling and speak of the dignity of every human don’t get that right, we don’t get any- by participating in the annual March society minor. She can be reached at person when the killing of the weak- thing right. That’s how as a society for Life this past Friday. As a “pro- [email protected] est and most innocent is permitted?” we will be judged. Can we truly say life” woman, my agenda is about one The views expressed in this column In the same way that it seems sense- we’re doing enough to give all the thing: human dignity. Sometimes, are those of the author and not neces- less for me to oppose abortion without children of this country the chance trying to support human dignity sarily those of The Observer.

Letter to the editor Choose love over hatred

It is simpler to vilify those who disagree with us rather than to understand them. Mr. Bradley, your viewpoint “Gazing into the Abyss” (Jan. 25), demonstrates a concerning lack of empathy for women who choose abortion. Jesus calls us to love one another without condition, while you gather stones to hurl at those you should regard as sisters. You claim no “empathetic endeavor” makes the choice to have an abortion make sense. I assert that you lack either imagination or effort, because it is not dif- ficult to place yourself in these women’s shoes. Picture the confusion and fright that a woman experiences, knowing her future is now cast into uncertainty. Imagine survivors of rape, facing the scary reality of bringing a child into the world. Understand the heartbreak of choosing between your life and your child’s. Our society’s not exactly supportive of those who get pregnant too young or without resources. These are not evil people; they are not even bad people. They are frightened. You suggest that Hitler and company were not “slaughtering the innocent” and were motivated by their ideals. I contend that slaughtering the innocent is exactly what they were doing. They were driven by ambition and hatred, not “ideals.” That you empathize with men motivated by malevolence rather than women motivated by fear is worrisome. Those men did unspeakably evil acts; comparing their actions to abortion not only offends their victims but also alien- ates women who choose abortion. Abortion is a tragedy. It breaks my heart to consider the children never born. I commend those who choose life over fear. We are called to love the innocent as well as the guilty. After all, none of us are innocent. We have all sinned. These sins do not make someone any less deserving of empathy, dignity and love. It is not our place to judge others. Certainly we agree that abortion is an evil. However, you believe the women are evil while I maintain that they are only human. Your condemnation adds nothing. Instead, it sends a message to women who have had abortions: “You are worse than Hitler. You are irredeemably sinful.” Void of love and understanding, your message is a clanging cymbal, drowning out Christ’s declaration that all are welcome. Let us choose life over death, understanding over condemnation and love over hatred. Let us be kind to one another.

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over into all popular genres and continues to dominate stoners, other than the fact that lead singer Billie Joe Mac Hendrickson artists’ work. Consider two of this year’s most popular Armstrong ended up in rehab. Green Day also just hap- Scene Writer releases. Frank Ocean’s major label debut “Channel pened to release three albums in a four-month span, Orange” is filled with TV-sound effects and com- but anyone who wasn’t paying close attention probably No one buys CDs anymore. Not really. They are not as mercials, giving one the sense that each new track is missed this. It was a hot-potato dishing of mediocre extinct as say, the cassette tape, but it is safe to say that a different television channel or material that more or less fell on the birth of Napster, iTunes and the MP3 put a quick program. The themes of sexual its face. The albums were titled, end to the reign of the compact disk. So perhaps its time alienation and lonely affluence un-entertainingly, “Uno,” “Dos” we had a frank discussion about the Bermuda Triangle semi-explain the gag, but mostly and “Tre.” Most of the tracks of music critique, the “concept album.” it feels forced. Such great material were meh, and the chosen mu- As most fans of post-1980s music can tell you, the does not need the support of a physi- sic aesthetic was unimaginative phrase “concept album” has been overused and mis- cal cohesion. and typical of the band. used to the point of futility. The phrase has described Kendrick Lamar’s equally bril- But this rapid succession of anything from Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” to Trick Daddy’s liant major label debut “good kid, music release created an inter- “Thug Matrimony.” m.A.A.d. city” has the subtitle “A esting possibility. All in all, the The whole system revolves around the idea that short film by Kendrick Lamar.” band released 37 songs. This a concept album is a collection of songs united by a Nearly every track ends with conver- isn’t a huge number of songs theme or idea. Basically, an artist working on a concept sation that introduces the next track. to be written and recorded in album is not simply throwing together the best songs Kendrick is presenting excerpts from Image courtesy of rollingstone.com a year. But all 37 songs were he has written since his last album. Rather, an artist his life, and the album flows like an indie film. packaged and released — this is unusual. Typically, a works on the album the way a director shoots a movie. In a Pitchfork.com article titled “Classic Material,” band will record a multitude of material, then cut back There is a consistent desire for cohesion and flow. In writer Andrew Nosnitsky argues that “good kid” is re- to somewhere between 12 and 18 tracks. In this way, this loose sense of the word, very few musicians since ally only assessed as brilliant on the basis of its related- the band decides what makes the cut. Green Day, in a the late 1970s have tried to make anything but a con- ness to Nas’ landmark debut “Illmatic.” The article is sense, ended up giving the listeners the choice. The dis- cept album. It’s part of the music culture now. Skits, spot on and worth the read. But in reality, this whole charge of 37 songs is less of an odious challenge to enjoy tracks that flow seamlessly into the next track, intros, concern really goes back to “Sgt. Peppers” and the a juggernaut of substance, and more of an invitation for outros and interludes are all the illegitimate children of concept album. Both Lamar and Nas’ albums were the listener to pick and choose. Here are 37 songs. Pick the concept album. designed under the pretense that the album is more whichever ones you like. If you do not like any, chances Lesson No. 1 of music criticism concerns the Beatles’ important than any individual track. Clearly, we are are you are not a Green Day fan. “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” In our early still obsessed with the concept album. Maybe this was never Green Day’s plan. In fact, it teens, we listen and wonder why this strange artifact And how foolish to obsess over such an arcane idea. most likely was not. Perhaps Billie Joe thought none of is unanimously believed to be the The concept album was birthed the songs were bad enough to cut. Perhaps he thought greatest album of all time. It is not during the halcyon of the LP re- none of them were good enough to choose. Either way, nearly as danceable as “Please cord. The painstaking process Green Day ended up putting the power of the album in Please Me” or “Rubber Soul.” It is of switching records created a the fan’s hands. not as much fun as “The White desire for something that worked I ended up crafting my own album from the collec- Album” or “Abbey Road.” What is as a whole — an album one could tion of songs. I called it “Vamos,” and it featured my 14 the big deal? Even ELO made some throw on, sit back and relax. If an favorites. This self-made collection found a surprising albums more listenable. album was just that good, one only amount of play on my iPod. Perhaps part of the allure is Part of this might have to do had to get off the couch once dur- the freedom I was afforded in crafting the playlist. with the time it was released. It ing its duration. And if the album And what a beautiful direction for the album. Maybe might be strange to think of an had a deeper artistic intent, it in 10 years we will not only be choosing what to pay album as a “you had to be there” made the whole process more re- for albums, but also choosing what songs make up the phenomenon, but that is exactly warding and defendable. The baby album. Getting dizzy? Do not worry, I’m sure Bruce what it was — apparently. It was an Image courtesy of rollingstone.com boomers wanted concept albums Springsteen will still be crafting “concept albums” event. It was released in 1967, the most exciting and in- for reasons of convenience and validation. blaming the rich for all the world’s problems. Albums famous year for rock and pop music. It was the heyday But the LP is dead. So is the CD. And our mothers are that Rolling Stone will treat like royalty despite how of Beatles hysteria, right after they decided to stop per- using FloRida songs as ringtones. We have nothing to mediocre the songs actually are. Basically, nothing is forming. It was a shift from pop to pop art. It reminded prove and nothing to flip. So why do we still need the ever moving as fast as it seems. It’s 2013 and we are still people of Andy Warhol, and made many believe that concept album? waiting for the next “Tommy.” We do not learn particu- what they listened to while they made love in the mud The introduction of the MP3 was really the introduc- larly fast. was actually something of value. Basically, it was one of tion of chaos. We can mix and match now. We can cre- So no, the concept album isn’t dead. Perhaps, in a few the first concept albums. ate playlists and mixtapes and skip from track two to years though, it will be free. Free from the constraints This isn’t a defense or condemnation of “Sgt. track seven. If the concern for a concept album was a of its original author. Free from the odious expectation Pepper’s.” Some people get it. Others do not. Some read chef’s concern for the order of the dinner courses, the of cohesion. Maybe it’s for time artists to start sending all about it and then get it. Some pretend to get it to pre- MP3 made dinner a buffet. The presentation of an art- everything our way, so the listeners can decide what serve their self-appointed music cred. It really doesn’t ist’s music is just a formality. We really shouldn’t care makes the cut. matter. “Sgt. Pepper’s” was a big deal either way. all that much about the album as a whole. And still is. No matter how old or outdated it might Let’s put a pin in the concept of the “concept al- Contact Mac Hendrickson at [email protected] seem, “Sgt. Pepper’s” is still very much part of the dis- bum” for a minute, and talk about Green Day. It was The views expressed in this column are those of the cussion. The “concept album” obsession has crossed not a particularly dynamite year for the 40-something author and not necessarily those of The Observer.

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By MADDIE DALY usually be able to afford,” especially college students, soon as possible to make a reservation. Associate Scene Editor who can barely manage to save enough Flex Points for a “The weekend is pretty crowded, but there are still whole semester, much less have enough cash for a fancy openings for the next few days,” McDonnell said. Already tired of the dining hall’s limited stir-fry bar, dinner out. “[Monday night] typically has 50 tables total, but be- “authentic” Indian food and wannabe-BWW wings? In addition to newcomers, McDonnell also said the cause of restaurant week there are 150 — that’s three Need a break from that all-too-frequent serving of mys- week would be a chance for “foodies who go out on a reg- times as many people as usual.” tery meat in your Taco Bell Crunch Wrap Supreme? ular basis to experience all the restaurants South Bend Whether its a girls’ night out at The Vine, an anniver- Thanks to downtown South Bend, you can have a taste has to offer.” These people probably end up spending sary coming up with that special someone at LaSalle of the area’s best restaurants at a discounted price dur- more than usual but enjoy the experience and still get Grill or snagging that chocolate fix from the South Bend ing Restaurant Week. more for their money, McDonnell said. In fact, LaSalle Chocolate Café, this week is the perfect chance to do so The week started Jan. 21 and will run until Sunday. Grill actually has a new entrée made specifically for res- at a college student-friendly price. Participants can visit any of the 11 participating restau- taurant week, adding another perk for regulars and first In case that’s not enough motivation to attend, par- rants for either a multiple course meal or dinner for two timers alike. McDonnell said the restaurant just rolled ticipation can also provide food for those in need across for just $30, an average 60 percent discount at these fine out his new favorite item, steak top sirloin made with the state. The Jordan Automotive Group and the Food dining spots. steak sauce, for Restaurant Week. Bank of Northern Indiana are sponsoring a Food for Borrowing ideas from larger cities’ Restaurant Weeks, Despite last week’s miserable weather conditions and Kids Pack-a-Backpack program that uses the money such as Indianapolis, downtown South Bend uses its the resulting urge to stay at home and eat Top Ramen from extra servings of food to supply food backpacks for Restaurant Week as a chance to fill empty tables during and Easy Mac all day, the people of South Bend have elementary school children during weekends and holi- typically slow weeks in the middle of the coldest days of taken advantage of this money-saving opportunity by day breaks. winter and the lazy summer vacation season. showing record attendance, McDonnell said. For a full list of all 11 restaurants, visit Mark McDonnell, president and proprietor of LaSalle “It’s been better than we’ve ever seen it,” McDonnell eatdrinkdtsb.com Grill and president of the Downtown Dining Alliance, said, in reference to this year’s turnout. said this week is meant “to offer people a great deal or For students hoping to catch a discounted meal in the Contact Maddie Daly at to come in for a trial run of restaurants they might not last few days of the event, McDonnell advised calling as [email protected]

By GABRIELA LESKUR remember?” Veterans Jeff Traxler and Kyle O’Malley, two men of Scene Writer At first, this may seem like a silly and cliché question. imposing stature who had both fought for the United Yet, I am ashamed to admit, I was just as clueless as little Sates, approached Conklin with a simple plan for a film: Hollywood, from time to time, will come out with a Kyle Vogel as to what I am supposed to remember. two generations, two wars, one story. war film full of pomp and circumstance that makes us Heart warming and at times heart wrenching, Opa Conklin explained at first he felt he was not fit for the think, “Wow, that’s cool.” A quiet, awe-inspiring movie tell his grandson the horrors of war and voices his hope job. When asked, “Do you have any military background theater will fill with the noise of battle as great special ef- that Kyle will never have to experience war for himself. in your family?” Conklin responded, “Sir, I’m holding a fects, heart-wrenching storylines, lots of Nazi butt kick- However, as an adult, Kyle is deployed to Iraq. It is there latte.” ing and extraordinary acts of valor light up the screen. that Kyle truly appreciates the lessons of his Opa ac- And yet, a latte-loving Minnesota screenwriter and It’s easy to forget while watching such a movie that for quires souvenirs of his own. two vigilant war veterans took an unorthodox war sto- many Americans with family members serving in our The truth is that though our country holds our veter- ry and brought it magnificently to life against all odds. armed forces, war is much more than that. ans in high esteem, many times their experiences and With no funding and a lot of heart, the small film grew 1991 Notre Dame graduate Marc Conklin’s touching the immeasurable value they hold are never shared. For to include Academy Award-nominee James Cromwell film M“ emorial Day” does well to remind us of that fact. the people who have actually gone to war, it is far more (“Babe,” “The Artist”), the assistance of the Department At the beginning of the film, a young boy, Kyle Vogel, difficult to share their stories than it is for us to watch of Defense and permission to use restored original World finds a footlocker of his grandfather’s, hidden away in them fictionalized on screen. War II fighter planes. the family barn. What allows for “Memorial Day” to abandon the ste- The independent film went on to win Best Narrative As he opens the box, the contents are nothing more to reotypes of the modern-day war action film is that the Feature at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film him than meaningless objects. plot centers not simply on what happens on the battle Festival and Best Feature at the G.I. Film Festival in “Memorial Day” illustrates through Kyle’s bond with field, but how those crucial moments of war affect sol- Washington, D.C. — all from an amazing story from an his Opa (“grandpa” in German), that the objects in the diers even when they have returned safely home. ordinary Opa on Memorial Day. footlocker are treasured souvenirs and represent mem- “The truth is that times change,” Conklin said in an in- “Most vets actually want to tell their stories,” Conklin ories of World War II. terview with The Observer. “The theaters of war change, said. “They’re just waiting for someone to ask, even to Young Kyle Vogel chooses three souvenirs from his the equipment changes. But a soldier’s basic experienc- insist. And it almost doesn’t matter who’s on the other grandfather’s footlocker and each formerly inanimate es have a continuous thread that binds them together.” end of the conversation, just as long as they’re listening.” object comes to life as Opa recounts his days as a soldier. The film not only forms an obvious and impenetrable “Memorial Day” is a perfect way to start the conversa- Kyle Vogel looks expectantly at his Opa on this hot bond between Kyle and his Opa, but the film’s road to tion and start listening. Minnesota Memorial Day — counterintuitive, I know production and sudden rising fame display the impres- — and poses an important question with the footlocker sive bond the film has made with audiences across the Contact Gabriela Leskur at at his feet: “It’s Memorial Day. What am I supposed to country. [email protected]

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Sports Authority ncaa basketball Tradition always Cardinals escape Panthers

rules Rose Bowl to end losing streak

But it is more than just a Sam Gans Associated Press football game. The Rose Bowl’s Sports Writer typical place on Jan. 1 marks LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Russ it as the top matchup on an Smith and Gorgui Dieng Editor’s note: This is the unofficial college football holi- combined for 34 points and second in a 10-part series day. (Sometimes, the game is sealed the game with four discussing the best event in played on Jan. 2 when the New free throws in the final 12 sports. In this installment, Sam Year falls on a Sunday — the seconds as No. 12 Louisville Gans argues for the Rose Bowl. NFL is still king in American ended a three-game losing sports.) But the official New streak with a 64-61 victory When people debate the best Year’s Day holiday for many over Pittsburgh on Monday events in sports, they usually people is defined by the Rose night. think of events that determine Parade, broadcasted nation- Louisville, which has a champion. wide, which is a morning spec- slumped since being No. But the greatest event in tacle consisting of floats and 1 two weeks ago, saw sports normally does not. bands, including those of the an 11-point second-half The Rose Bowl defines col- two schools participating in lead cut to 60-58 on Tray lege football. Not just because the game. Woodall’s 3-pointer with of the game itself, though it Watching the Rose Bowl 13.3 seconds remaining. is normally one of the top takes one back to a simpler That was one of seven 3s by matchups of the entire season time, much like entering Pitt over the final 13:18. too. But there is so much more Notre Dame Stadium does. Dieng made two free beyond the game that makes Unfortunately, the Rose Bowl throws with 12.7 seconds the college football experience. fell into the contemporary trap left for a four-point lead, and The pageantry, the bands, and added a video board in after the Panthers’ Lamar the tradition — that is what 2011, but one still gets a feel- Patterson shot an air ball distinguishes college football ing of history watching the with 6 seconds left, Smith from every other sport on the Rose Bowl and seeing the sun followed with two more free planet, most of which also setting over the San Gabriel throws for a 64-58 lead with have supreme athletic feats but Mountains in the distance. 4.2 seconds left. do not have the “intangibles” There is, I should admit, Woodall, who had 14 AP NCAA football does. some bias from nostalgia. points, drained a long Louisville guard Peyton Siva attempts to steal the ball from And the Rose Bowl epitomiz- Growing up in the Midwest 3-pointer in the final Pittsburgh guard Tray Woodall during the Cardinals’ 64-61 win. es all of those intangibles. as a fan of a Big Ten school, second. It is the oldest bowl game in participating in the game that Smith finished with 20 spraining his shoulder in the Cardinals regain their college football, with its first traditionally pits the Big Ten points while Dieng had 14 practice on Sunday, while flow, at least in the first contest in 1902, and it set the champion versus the Pac-12 points, 12 rebounds and five Ware was suspended indefi- half. Trailing 9-6, Smith’s stage for the bowl system that champion was always seen as blocks for the Cardinals (17- nitely for an unspecified first 3-pointer sparked has defined NCAA football for the pinnacle of a great season. 4, 5-3 Big East). reason. Louisville’s 12-0 run for an a century. “The Granddaddy But even if not a fan of a Big Pittsburgh (17-5, 5-4) The absence of Blackshear 18-9 lead and set the tone for of Them All” has been played Ten or Pac-12 school, the possi- had its four-game winning and Ware created another an active first half. every year since 1916, and all bility of a fan’s team playing in streak stopped. lineup shuffle for Louisville, The Cardinals scored in of its games have taken place the Rose Bowl, if the Big Ten or Louisville shot 45 percent which started forward Luke the halfcourt offense as in Pasadena, Calif., except for Pac-12 champion participates (23 of 51) but didn’t make Hancock ahead of leading- well as transition and even the 1942 Rose Bowl, played in the national championship a basket in the final 4:34. scorer Smith in Saturday’s got a 3-pointer from Tim at Duke in the wake of Pearl and a spot opens, provides Pittsburgh shot 44 percent 53-51 loss at Georgetown. Henderson, playing more Harbor. chills. And the television rat- (25 of 57) and outrebound- Smith returned to the start- minutes out of necessity, as It is a place where college ings show the Rose Bowl is ed the Cardinals 35-33 but ing lineup on Monday night they built a 32-20 lead with football powerhouses have huge and meaningful beyond couldn’t complete the come- with Peyton Siva, Hancock, 4:49 remaining in the half emerged. Notre Dame won its the Midwest and West Coast. back as Woodall missed the Dieng and Behanan. behind Smith’s 13 points. first national championship The easiest argument front end of a 1-and-1 with Their mission was slowing But Louisville went cold in the 1924 season, which con- against the Rose Bowl as the 43 seconds left, leading to an athletic Panthers squad after that and settled for cluded with a 27-10 Rose Bowl best event in all of sports is two free throws by Chane coming in on a roll, having a 32-26 halftime lead pre- win over Stanford on Jan. 1, that it’s not even the best event Behanan that put Louisville won five of their past six. served by its defense, which 1925. It was also Notre Dame’s in its own sport. How could up 60-55. Pitt went from a 1-3 start limited Pitt’s scoring chanc- first bowl game, and the only it be when the BCS National Behanan finished with 12 in Big East play to third es and forced the Panthers one in which the Irish partici- Championship Game exists? points. place behind Syracuse and into shot clock and 3-second pated until the 1970s. Just one But there’s a difference be- Louisville won without Marquette and in the pro- violations down the stretch. year later, Alabama won its tween “game” and “event.” The starting forward Wayne cess matched or surpassed Pitt committed 11 turnovers first national championship national championship con- Blackshear and guard Kevin last year’s win totals. but stayed close with 12 of with a victory in Pasadena in sists of the two best teams, but Ware. Blackshear is out Being back in familiar sur- 26 shooting (46 percent) and its first bowl game, defeating it doesn’t have the same tradi- for a “short period” after roundings appeared to help a 19-17 rebounding edge. Washington 20-19. Those two tion — after all, the BCS didn’t games were more than 75 years emerge until 1998 — as the ago, and yet, as you may recall Rose Bowl, the same pageant- The Observer accepts classifieds every business day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Notre Dame office, (or might be trying to forget), ry, the same consistency in site 024 South Dining Hall. Deadline for next-day classifieds is 3 p.m. All classifieds must be prepaid. The those two programs played a location or the same feeling of charge is 5 cents per character per day, including all spaces. The Observer reserves the right to edit all classifieds for content without issuing refunds. pretty important game against “pureness.” each other earlier this month So that’s why, even if it’s Happy (almost) birthday, Catherine! On the goal of the ‘92 Olympic and are still among the elite. not the biggest game in col- Dream Team when playing Panama in Other top football programs, lege football each year, it will Wisdom from Charles Barkley: the Tournament of the Americas : “To including Ohio State, USC always be the biggest event in Personal get the Canal back.” and Michigan have played in college football. “I remember sitting down with the numerous Rose Bowls, rais- And that’s also why it’s the UNPLANNED PREGNANCY? Rockets and saying, ‘Yeah. I’m going “Yeah Ernie, it’s called defense, I ing the game’s prestige as the best event in all of sports. Don’t go it alone. Notre Dame has to retire.’ They said, ‘Well, we’ll give mean I wouldn’t know anything about game itself raised those pro- many resources in place to assist you. you $9 million.’ And I said, ‘You got a it personally but I’ve heard about it grams’ prestige. And arguably Contact Sam Gans at If you or someone you love needs con- pen on you?’” through the grapevine. the greatest game of all-time [email protected] fidential support or assistance, please was the 2006 Rose Bowl, when The views expressed in this call Ann Whitall at 1-0084 or Karen “I know why his name is DMX. “We are in the business of kicking Vince Young and Texas man- Sports Authority are those of Kennedy at 1-5550. For more informa- Because his real name is Earl. Imagine butt and business is very, very good.” aged to topple the “unbeat- the author and not necessarily tion, visit ND’s website at: http://preg- if his name was Earl the rapper.” able” 2005 Trojans. those of The Observer. [email protected] Sports ndsmcobserver.com | Tuesday, January 29, 2013 | The Observer 13 nba Rudderless Celtics move on without Rondo

Associated Press Rondo is Tuesday. “When something like this BOSTON — Rajon Rondo was happens, someone will find having his best season for the someone that’s already in our struggling Boston Celtics. locker room that’s going to play He’s averaging career highs in terrific,” Rivers said. “And I have points and rebounds. He leads no idea who it is.” the NBA in assists and triple- Sunday’s victory moved the doubles by big margins. He was Celtics (21-23) ahead of the voted the starting point guard Philadelphia 76ers by 2½ games for the Eastern Conference in for the eighth and final playoff next month’s All-Star game. spot in the East. Their first full “He’s our guy that’s orches- game since Rondo was ruled trating everything for us,” out for the season is Wednesday guard Courtney Lee said. “He’s night at home against the our leader.” Sacramento Kings. Not anymore. Rivers’ players needed a break Rondo is out for the season after their second straight dou- with a torn anterior cruciate ble-overtime game and their ligament in his right knee that third game in four days so he requires surgery. So coach Doc gave them Monday off. Rivers must find a replacement In the first two — losses to the from a group short on point- New York Knicks in Boston and guard experience amid a wide- the Hawks in Atlanta — Rondo spread feeling that the Celtics’ had triple-doubles to bring his already shaky playoff prospects season total to five. No other are over. player, not even LeBron James, He doesn’t believe it. has more than two. But the “You can write the obitu- Celtics’ losing streak reached ary,” Rivers told reporters after six games, their longest in six Sunday’s 100-98, double-over- seasons. time win over the Miami Heat. On Sunday, Rondo was a late “I’m not. You can go ahead, but scratch with what the team I’m not. We won (Sunday) and first said was a hyperextended AP so the way I look at it is we’re go- knee suffered late in the Atlanta Celtics guard Rajon Rondo splits a pair of Memphis defenders during Boston’s 93-83 loss to the Grizzlies ing to stay in there.” game. on Jan. 2 in Boston. Rondo has a torn right ACL and will miss the remainder of the season. Lee could fill in at Rondo’s But after MRI results were position. Or Jason Terry. Or read, the Celtics announced champions. coming together and fighting the ball gets across half court, Leandro Barbosa. Or, less like- that he had a torn ACL. “That wasn’t our mindset till the end. ... It just shows that so we let Jeff (Green) bring it up, ly, the Celtics could sign a free Still, they overcame fatigue going out there, showing that we are capable of playing with- or Paul. It’s what we are.” agent or trade for a point guard. and Rondo’s absence to beat we can play the game with- out him.” Garnett advised Rondo not to Their first practice without James and the defending NBA out him,” Lee said. “It was us They’ve done it six times this rush back before he’s ready. season and are 3-3. With Rondo, “That’s the first thing I told Paid Advertisement they’re 18-20. him, ‘Do not play Superman,’ “ But the seven-year veteran is Garnett said. the most important player on Rivers is hoping Rondo will be a team with Paul Pierce and ready at the start of next season. Kevin Garnett, still outstanding He could be, if the recovery of but past their primes. Chicago Bulls point guard and Rondo draws defenders to former league MVP Derrick him on drives to the basket, Rose can serve as a guide. then dishes off. He’s averag- Rose tore the ACL in his left ing 11.1 assists per game. Chris knee last April 28 in the final 90 Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers seconds of the opener of a first- is second with 9.7. round playoff series against the Among guards, Rondo’s 5.6 76ers. He underwent surgery on rebounds per game lead the May 12. He’s been increasing his NBA and his 48.4 field goal per- workload and could be ready to centage ranks third. And he’s play in the next few weeks. That averaging 13.7 points. would be less than 10 months Rondo “is becoming the heart since his injury. and soul of this team,” Garnett Then there’s Minnesota run- said. “He’s coming into his own. ning back Adrian Peterson. He He’s had some bumps in the tore the anterior cruciate and road, but we’re trying to be sup- medial collateral ligaments in portive for him. It was a blow.” his left knee on Dec. 24, 2011 The former first-round draft and had surgery six days later. choice has a reputation for be- He was back for the Vikings ing moody and stubborn. He opener on Sept. 9, less than was the subject of trade talks nine months later, and ran for before the 2010-11 and 2011-12 two touchdowns in that game. season, even being mentioned He led the NFL in rushing with in a possible deal for Paul, who 2,097 yards, just nine short of later was traded by the New Eric Dickerson’s NFL record. Orleans Hornets to the Clippers. So Rivers is hopeful. Now he’s the Celtics’ most in- The NBA season usually dispensable player. starts in late October, giving Without him. Pierce almost Rondo about nine months to certainly will handle the ball recover. more. “We’ve got a guy in the NFL “It just depends on who’s that we can look at in Adrian pressuring,” Rivers said after Peterson,” Rivers said, “and Sunday’s game. “We had the whatever he did, that’s what one lineup with (Barbosa and we want to do. Because that Terry). Neither one of them re- was amazing. And that’s what ally want to handle the ball until Rondo will do.” 14 The observer | Tuesday, January 29, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports pga tour nfl Tiger continues dominance 49ers respond to with win at Torrey Pines Obama’s concerns

AP Tiger Woods watches his tee shot on the 10th hole during the fourth round of the Farmers Insurance Open on Monday in San Diego.

Associated Press cut in Abu Dhabi, he ruled at punched out below the trees into Torrey Pines. the fairway and then showed SAN DIEGO — Tiger Woods is It was his 75th career win, seven more irritation when his wedge AP a winner again at Torrey Pines, short of the Snead’s all-time tour nicked the flag after one hop and San Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh laughs during a news confer- and the only question Monday record. spun down the slope 30 feet away ence Monday in New Orleans. was how long it would take him to “It got a little ugly toward the instead of stopping next to the Associated Press football fan, Obama told The finish. end,” Woods said. “I started los- hole. New Republic he’s concerned Woods stretched his lead to eight ing patience a little bit with the He didn’t show much reaction NEW ORLEANS — Aldon about the violent nature of shots in the Farmers Insurance slow play. I lost my concentration on perhaps his most memorable Smith was among several the sport — enough so that if Open before losing his focus and a little bit.” shot of the day — with his legs players preparing for the Super he had a son, he’d think twice his patience during a painfully He rallied with a two-putt par near the edge of a bunker some Bowl who doesn’t see anything about allowing him to play. slow finish by the group ahead. on the 18th hole to win by four 75 feet to the left of the 11th green, wrong with their kids playing “I think that those of us who Despite dropping four shots shots over defending champion he blasted out to the top shelf and football. love the sport are going to have over the last five holes, he still Brandt Snedeker and Josh Teater, watched the ball take dead aim Responding to President to wrestle with the fact that it managed an even-par 72 for a who had the best finish of his until it stopped a foot short. Obama’s comments question- will probably change gradual- four-shot victory on the course career. He failed to save par from a ing the safety of the game, the ly to try to reduce some of the where he has won more than any Like so many of his big wins, the bunker on the 14th, and he hooked 49ers’ All-Pro linebacker and a violence,” he said. other in his pro career. only drama was for second place. his tee shot so badly on the 15th few teammates said they’d al- “In some cases, that may He won the tournament for Brad Fritsch, the rookie from hole that it traveled only about 225 low their sons to follow them make it a little bit less exciting, the seventh time, one behind the Canada, birdied his last two holes yards before it was gobbled up by into the sport. but it will be a whole lot better record held by Sam Snead, who for a 75. That put him into a tie the ice plant. He had to take a pen- “It’s not like we signed up for the players, and those of us won the Greater Greensboro Open for ninth, however, making him alty drop and wound up making and thought we were going who are fans maybe won’t have eight times. It was the eighth time eligible for the Phoenix Open next double bogey. to play tennis,” Smith said to examine our consciences Woods won at Torrey Pines, which week. More than his 75th career win, Monday. “It’s a physical game. quite as much.” includes his playoff win in the Fritsch had been entered in it was a strong opening statement Everybody plays hard. And 49ers cornerback Tarell 2008 U.S Open. the Monday qualifier that he had for what could be a fascinating guys get hit sometimes. That’s Brown called football “a dan- This one was never close. to abandon when the Farmers 2013. what we all know coming into gerous sport,” but not one he Woods built a six-shot lead with Insurance Open lost Saturday to a Before anyone projects a mon- the game. We all signed up for would dissuade anyone from 11 holes to play when the final fog delay. ster year for Woods based on one it. trying. round of the fog-delayed tourna- Woods effectively won this week — especially when that “We came out to play “I can understand what ment was suspended Sunday by tournament in the final two hours week is at Torrey Pines — remem- football.” President Obama is saying, but darkness. He returned Monday Sunday, when he stretched his ber that he just missed the cut last Guard Alex Boone was ada- at the same time, the league is — a late morning restart because lead to six shots with only 11 holes week in Abu Dhabi. mant that football has to be putting in things (for safety),” CBS Sports wanted to show it in to play. Nick Watney made a 10- Woods said he wasn’t play- “physical,” while adding he Brown said. “It is a physical the afternoon on the East Coast foot birdie putt on the par-5 ninth ing much differently, and would believed the league and the game if you are passionate — and looked stronger than ever when play resumed to get within have liked two more rounds in the players association were at- about it and are trained the until the tournament dragged to a five shots, only to drop three shots Middle East. Instead, a two-shot tempting to make the game right way.” conclusion. on the next five holes. penalty for a bad drop sent him safer. San Francisco coach Jim Having to wait on every tee Everyone else started too far be- home. “If he wants to play, he can Harbaugh joked about allow- and from every fairway — or the hind, and Woods wasn’t about to Still, in healthier and happier play. He can do whatever he ing his son Jack, now 4 months rough, in his case — Woods made come back to them. times he usually was sharp com- wants,” Boone said of having old, to follow in his footsteps; bogey from the bunker on the Even so, the red shirt seemed ing after a long layoff. Throw out a son pursue footballs. “With Harbaugh was an NFL quar- 14th, hooked a tee shot on the 15th to put him on edge. It didn’t help the trip to the Arabian Gulf, and little kids, you don’t really terback for 14 seasons. that went off the trees and into a that as he settled over his tee shot he is. have to worry about them that “If President Obama feels patch of ice plant and led to double on the par-5 ninth, he backed off Was this a statement? much. But as you get older, you that way, then (there will) be bogey, and then popped up his tee when he heard a man behind the Woods was eight shots ahead have to understand the game a little less competition for shot on the 17th on his way to an- ropes take his picture. with five holes to play when he better. Jack Harbaugh when he gets other bogey. Woods rarely hits the fairway stumbled his way to the finish “I think the NFL is doing a older,” said Harbaugh, whose All that affected was the score. after an encounter with a camera line, perhaps from having to kill great job with that right now older brother John coaches It kept him from another big mar- shutter, and this was no different time waiting on the group ahead. with the little kids, try to teach the Niners’ opponent, the gin of victory, though the message — it went so far right that it landed Erik Compton, Steve Marino and them now, young, so that they Baltimore Ravens. “That’s was clear about his game long be- on the other side of a fence enclos- Fritsch had an entire par 5 open understand. But, it’s just foot- the first thing that jumps into fore that. ing a corporate hospitality area. ahead of them at the end of the ball. It’s going to be physical.” my mind, if other parents are One week after he missed the Woods took his free drop, round. While acknowledging he’s a thinking that way.” Sports ndsmcobserver.com | Tuesday, January 29, 2013 | The Observer 15 ncaa basketball Izzo and Spartans look to take next step

Associated Press “I think this break will be per- award winner, and he insisted fect,” he said. he didn’t hear the jeering fans. EAST LANSING, Mich. — Even though the Fighting “I didn’t even notice it to be Michigan State coach Tom Izzo Illini have slumped to a ninth- honest with you,” Harris said. “I often lamented what his team place tie in the Big Ten, Izzo just tried to block it out.” lacked when it won 17 of its first hopes the third-place Spartans Branden Dawson, who is also 20 games. realize they are playing a team from Indiana, contributed 12 A day after the Spartans lost that was talented enough to beat points and eight rebounds. by five points at Indiana, Izzo Ohio State, Gonzaga and Butler Even thought that was a solid was more encouraged than — all by double digits. performance from a sophomore discouraged. “We’re in for a dangerous less than a year removed from And, he even said the team week,” Izzo said. major knee surgery, Izzo said has a chance to go from good to In the 75-70 loss to the third- the forward will prove to be great. ranked Hoosiers, Michigan State one of a few pivotal players this “That is one thing I would’ve post players Adreian Payne and season. taken out of that game,” Izzo Derrick Nix were dominant at “For us to go from good to said. “That was a pretty good times and freshman guard Gary great, (Dawson) has to keep tak- basketball game to watch. I liked Harris perhaps played his best ing steps,” Izzo said. “I think our competitive attitude. game. They helped the Spartans Denzel (Valentine) and Travis “We had a couple inside guys have a shot to win — trailing (Trice) are very important parts. play good and one outside play by two points late in the game We can’t do it with four or five well. If we can get it to two and — despite leading scorer Keith players.” two, we have a chance to get Appling being on the bench with Izzo said top-ranked even better.” five fouls and two points. Michigan and Indiana, who are The Spartans (17-4, 6-2 Big Payne had 18 points, nine re- tied for first place in the Big Ten, Ten) stayed at No. 13 in The bounds, blocked a shot and had are definitely better than every Associated Press’ poll on a steal. Nix scored eight points, other team in the conference. Monday. They host Illinois (15- made a game-high six assists, The Spartans will have two 6, 2-5) in their only game during grabbed five rebounds and had more games left with the rival AP a nine-day stretch. two steals. Wolverines — the first is in two Michigan State coach Tom Izzo instructs his team during the second Izzo give his players a “men- Harris scored 21 points — one weeks at home — a rematch half of a 59-56 win over Ohio State on Jan. 19 in East Lansing, Mich. tal day” on Monday by having short of his season high — and with the Hoosiers along with a them only watch film, plans made five 3-pointers while play- trip to Ohio State during the sec- but I do it realistically because he vowed that it’s not because he to give them Friday off and ing sound defensively. ond half of the Big Ten schedule. this league is very, very good and believes in moral victories. perhaps dedicate a day next “Gary Harris took a major step “We do have a chance to get you don’t get many off days.” “It’s because we did get more week to working on individual again,” Izzo said. better, but that could still mean While Izzo acknowledged be- guys playing well,” he said. skills before preparing to play The crowd taunted Harris, a couple losses,” Izzo said. “I ing more pleased with his team “And, we did some things we Minnesota at home on Feb. 6. the 2012 Indiana Mr. Basketball don’t say that to protect myself, than he was just a few days ago, wanted to do.” ncaa basketball Minnesota struggles through another slide

including 3-4 in the conference. to reporters after practice on One of their problems has been Monday. a lack of production from the re- “Something’s getting him off his serves, but in the last two games game. That’s one thing that always starters Joe Coleman, Hollins and concerns me, just staying men- Rodney Williams combined for 27 tally focused and not letting one points and together shot 9 for 39 play affect you in another couple (23 percent) from the field. of plays,” Smith said. “I just think “I’ve got to be more aggressive, he needs to be more active going more vocal. It didn’t help that I to the glass and creating more wasn’t hitting any shots,” Hollins opportunities.” said. “I thought I did a decent job Minnesota hosts Nebraska on on defense, but at the same time Tuesday and Iowa on Sunday, that can always get better.” and after a tough trip to Michigan Williams had a breakthrough State returns to Williams Arena season as a junior, but since Big for games against Illinois and Ten play began the kind of pas- Wisconsin. While the goal of a Big sive offense and inconsistent Ten title might be all but gone, plen- scoring that hampered him his ty of time remains for the Gophers AP first two years has returned to the to re-establish themselves as one Minnesota head coach Tubby Smith watches the second half of the Gophers’ 45-44 loss to Wisconsin on court. He’s one of the most ath- of the best in this stacked-as-ever Saturday in Madison, Wis. The Gophers are currently on a four-game losing streak. letic players in the country, but at conference and get in position for Associated Press to go out and play that way. as eighth in The Associated Press power forward he’s thinner than that elusive NCAA tournament In six years with Smith, poll, but they tumbled from 12th most of his opponents and has win under Smith. MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Minnesota has lost only eight non- all the way to 23rd in the latest been getting bumped around. Smith has been sharply critical has developed a troubling pattern conference games. Regardless rankings released Monday after The Gophers tried moving him of his players after several of these since hiring coach Tubby Smith: a of the quality of those early vic- losing on the road last week to to the wing, where he played as a recent losses, but this week his midseason slide. tories, the Gophers have always Northwestern and Wisconsin. freshman and sophomore, some tone has been more upbeat. The Gophers are counting on taken plenty of confidence and “Nobody likes to lose, but it against Wisconsin. “Our job as a coaching staff is to a return home this week to help momentum into Big Ten play. happens. That’s part of sports. “We know that he’s a great tell ‘em we love ‘em, tell ‘em how restore their rhythm and turn the But whether the cause was in- We’ve got to fight through it as a player. People go through slumps good they are and how much bet- current four-game losing streak juries to irreplaceable players, team,” swingman Austin Hollins like that. Unfortunately he’s ter they can be,” Smith said. into an aberration rather than a disruptive off-the-court issues or said. gone through a little slump, but He added: “I still have a lot of trend. simply tougher competition that They had myriad chances to I wouldn’t be surprised if tomor- confidence in them, if you’re ask- “It’s mostly mental. We have exposed some flaws, they have win both times, but a two-game row he goes for 15 or 20 points,” ing that question. We still haven’t to just keep having faith,” center always faded — be it in mid-Jan- total of 92 points and a pattern Mbakwe said. “He’s a competitor. peaked yet. We have a lot of bas- Trevor Mbakwe said. “We all still uary, early February or a late skid of untimely fast-break-squelch- I know he’s been taking a lot of ketball left to play. We’ve got a lot to believe we’re one of the best teams into tournament time in March. ing turnovers led to defeats that criticism. It’s not all Rodney.” do. Nobody’s happy when we lose. in the country. Now we’ve just got The Gophers reached as high dropped their record to 15-5 Williams was unavailable I know I’m not.” 16 The observer | Tuesday, January 29, 2013 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports smc basketball | kalamazoo 63, smc 59 men’s swimming Belles surrender Strong Big East tests Irish

By MEGAN FINNERAN lead, fall to Hornets Sports Writer

Observer Staff Report The second half consisted In 1983, Pittsburgh won of back-and-forth action be- the Big East title. Then it won Despite a strong start to the tween the teams and a tied again and again until 1993, game, Saint Mary’s ultimate- scoreboard. when Villanova finally put a ly fell to Kalamazoo in a close With just over two minutes stop to the streak. By 2004, the 63-59 contest on Saturday. left in the game, the Belles Panthers had taken control The Belles (5-15, 3-8 MIAA) held a 59-53 lead. once again, stretching their failed to get the victory, while However, the Belles could consecutive top finishes to an the Hornets (2-17, 1-10) se- not finish on any of their last eight-year stretch that started cured their first league win possessions. The Hornets in 1997. Between 1983 and 2004, of the season. scored the final 10 points of all but three of the 22 Big East Halfway through the first the game to secure the 63-59 championships had gone to half, Saint Mary’s went on an victory. Pittsburgh. 11-0 run and pulled away for Freshman forward Eleni Notre Dame had won none. the largest lead of the game, Shea recorded season-highs In 2005, the Irish finally won JODI LO | The Observer a 24-13 advantage, with with 16 points and five steals, the Big East crown. The follow- Irish senior Tylor Gauger races during the Shamrock Invitational at 6:55 remaining before the while fellow freshman for- ing year, they again finished the Rolfs Aquatic Center on Saturday. Notre Dame split the meet. intermission. ward Krista Knapke poured victorious. In 2007, five points Kalamazoo countered that in 11 points. Kohler also stood between the Irish and the Welsh was named Swimming the top 25, falling from No. 20 run with a three-pointer, added 11 points and five re- top of the podium. In 2008 and Coach of the Year, current soph- after Saturday’s loss to Harvard. which Saint Mary’s fresh- bounds off the bench. 2009, they won the title back-to- omore Nick Nemetz was named Despite the recent loss tar- man guard Maddie Kohler The Belles turn their focus back years, capturing the third Diver of the Year and Caiming nishing their undefeated re- answered with another deep to their next opponent, Trine, and fourth for the program, Xie won Diving Coach of the cord, the Irish look forward three-pointer. The Belles fin- whom they defeated 59-43 on respectively. Year. optimistically. ished the first half with a 30- Jan. 9. In 2010, when the current se- This year, the Irish return “As we get closer to Big East, 27 lead. Saint Mary’s takes on the niors were freshmen, Louisville nearly all of last year’s success- training tapers off as we start Roughly seven minutes Thunder on Wednesday at took its first title. The Cardinals ful competitors. Bass won two resting,” Johnson said. “When into the second half, the 6 p.m. at Hershey Hall in returned to the top again the races at last year’s meet and has the week of Big East comes, we Hornets tied the game at 41. Angola, Ind. following year. continued to lead the squad this are primed, rested and ready to “Louisville is always our season. Current sophomores go off.” nhl toughest competition,” senior Brennan Jacobsen and John The Irish next compete at the Chris Johnson said. Williamson also contributed Northwestern Invitational on Last year, in 2012, the Irish top finishes to last year’s win. Friday and Saturday before the swept the Big East. Notre Dame Louisville, the most recent Big East championships begin Blue Jackets rally took top honors by winning the team besides the Irish to cap- Feb. 27 in Indianapolis, Ind. conference, current senior Bill ture the Big East title, stands at Bass earned the title of Most No. 14 in the most recent polls. Contact Megan Finneran at to defeat Stars Outstanding Swimmer, Tim Notre Dame just dropped out of [email protected] Paid Advertisement Associated Press and while awaiting a U.S. work permit. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Vinny Jaromir Jagr, needing just Prospal scored from a hard one goal to break a tie with Luc angle at 1:22 of the third and Robitaille (667 goals) to move Sergei Bobrovsky had 24 saves into 10th on the all-time list, to lead the Columbus Blue returned to the Dallas lineup Jackets past the Dallas Stars after missing one game with a 2-1 on Monday night, ending a bad back. four-game losing streak. The second period was filled It was the Blue Jackets’ first with frustration for the Blue victory since opening night in Jackets, but ended with them Nashville in a shootout. They getting a loud ovation as they had been outscored 16-6 since came off the ice. while mustering just a point in Larsen scored his first goal of a shootout loss to Detroit in the the season on the power play home opener a week ago. at 4:13, rocketing a shot from Derek Dorsett also scored for the right point that slipped be- the Blue Jackets. tween two players to befuddle Philip Larsen had the Stars’ Bobrovsky, who was screened goal with Kari Lehtonen stop- on the play. Benn picked up an ping 25 shots. assist. The Blue Jackets took the lead Soon after, Vernon Fiddler for good when Prospal collect- picked up two minors for a ed the puck in the right corner hook and high sticking on the and fired a shot along the goal same sequence. Then Tom line that appeared to catch Wandell gloved the puck in the Lehtonen by surprise, slipping defensive zone and was called into the net. for delay of game — giving the Bobrovsky preserved the lead Blue Jackets 2 minutes of a 5 on with a terrific stop on Michael 3 advantage. Ryder’s one-timer from the The Stars’ defense completely right hash midway through the shut down the power play, lim- period, just before Columbus’ iting Columbus to passes back Adrian Aucoin hit a post with a and forth out front, but no real slap shot. scoring chances. Jamie Benn saw his first ac- There was a smattering of tion of the season for the Stars, boos when Dallas killed off all who have lost three in a row. He the power plays. signed a five-year, $26.5-mil- Despite generating no of- lion contract last week and had fense when they had a man ad- missed the first five games dur- vantage, the Blue Jackets then ing negotiations for a new deal tied it at even strength. Sports ndsmcobserver.com | Tuesday, January 29, 2013 | The Observer 17 track and field ncaa basketball Freshman Swanberg Orange freshman prepares for heptathlon will have surgery

By GREG HADLEY skill set over any other. weekend. Glasnow also ran the Sports Writer “The person who is most 400-meter. technically sound almost Jim Garnham coaches the For Brent Swanberg, compet- always comes out on top,” Irish decathletes with the wis- ing in the multi-events is all Swanberg said. dom of his extensive experience about one thing: stamina. To achieve this technical coaching multi-events and field The freshman from prowess, the Irish multi-even- events for 12 years. Under his Manhattan, Ill., has been en- ters spend copious time train- tutelage, Irish multi-eventers tering decathlons and heptath- ing on each event. have earned all-Big East honors lons since he was a junior in “The key is logging a bunch of nine times. Last year, at the in- high school and even advanced hours during the week in train- door championships, Glasnow to the USA Track & Field na- and Odegard finished fourth AP tional championships his se- “It’s also really and ninth, respectively. Syracuse freshman forward DaJaun Coleman tries to grab a nior year. “He really knows what he’s rebound during a 57-55 win over Cincinnati on Jan. 21. Swanberg will compete in important to spend doing,” Swanberg said of his first collegiate heptathlon the most time on Garnham. “To be successful, Associated Press at Villanova on Saturday. He start- at the Big East indoor cham- your worst event.” you need a good coach and ed, but played only 7 minutes in a pionship in less than a month good facilities, and we defi- SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse 75-71 overtime loss. He played 7 alongside veteran seniors Ted Brent Swanberg nitely have both of those here freshman forward Dajuan minutes the previous game, a 57- Glasnow and Dean Odegard. Irish freshman at Notre Dame.” Coleman will have a surgical pro- 55 home win over Cincinnati. The indoor men’s heptathlon The Irish next compete cedure on his left knee Tuesday, With Coleman out, Syracuse consists of the 60-meter dash, ing,” Swanberg said. “It’s also Friday and Saturday at the the university announced in a (18-2, 6-1 Big East) is down to 60-meter hurdles, 1,000-me- really important to spend the Meyo Invitational, the biggest release. seven scholarship players. Senior ter run, long jump, high jump, most time on your worst event.” home meet of the season. The 6-foot-9, 288-pound forward James Southerland has pole vault and shot put. The Not many meets offer the The multi-eventers will make Coleman, who has started all missed the past four games after competition takes place over full event, so to prepare for their heptathlon debut at the 20 of the sixth-ranked Orange’s being declared ineligible on Jan. two days, testing the full range the championships, Swanberg Big East indoor championships games this season, is expected to 12. of each athlete’s ability. and Glasnow each com- on Feb. 16 and 17. miss four weeks. He was averag- Coach Jim Boeheim has said he While Swanberg’s favorite peted in the high jump, long ing 5.0 points and 4.3 rebounds. is hopeful that Southerland can discipline is the high jump, he jump and 60-meter hurdles at Contact Greg Hadley at Coleman injured the knee in return to the team, but there is no said the event doesn’t favor one the Indiana Relays this past [email protected] practice before Syracuse’s game time frame.

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Diggins in herself, she uses the ball Continued from page 20 screen well, you know, she knows when we really need but then we made a nice run her, and when to get the ball in the second half. We didn’t up, so she just has that great handle it late particularly basketball IQ.” well, but managed to hang on. Cable made an important You know, we missed some contribution to the Irish vic- free throws down the stretch tory. Although she entered which we don’t normally do. the game averaging 17.5 min- But overall, [with the] hos- utes per game, she played 26 tile environment and a lot minutes Monday, including of emotion on the Tennessee many during the Lady Vols’ side, we handled it well.” second-half run. Her nine Notre Dame led by as many points and five rebounds as 19 points in the second continued a recent trend, as half, but saw its lead cut Cable had averaged 9.8 points

“I thought Skylar was magnificent ... I mean, career-high in front of that crowd, in that environment, with great defense? She was magnificent.” Muffet McGraw Irish coach

to 69-64 with 3:54 remain- and five rebounds over the ing. However, Tennessee previous four contests. never got closer than that “She was so important in five-point deficit. A layup by the win,” McGraw said of the sophomore guard Madison sophomore guard. “I thought Cable and a three-pointer by she had just great minutes, Diggins pushed the Irish ad- terrific job off the bench, vantage to 10 points, and the played well in so many differ- lead never again dipped be- ent stretches for us and made low eight. some huge baskets when we “I thought Skylar was mag- really needed them.” nificent,” McGraw said of The Irish return to Big East her senior guard. “I mean, play Saturday when they career-high in front of that host Cincinnati at Purcell crowd, in that environment, Pavilion.

AP with great defense? She was Irish senior guard Skylar Diggins drives past Tennessee junior guard Meighan Simmons in the second half magnificent. Contact Cory Bernard at of Notre Dame’s 77-67 victory over the Lady Volunteers in Knoxville, Tenn., on Monday night. “She’s got a lot of confidence [email protected]

Paid Advertisement No. 5 Duke and No. 2 USC on Fab Five the Irish schedule, the freshmen Continued from page 20 and the rest of the team hope the Twitter account can continue to around,” Lawson said. get fans to come support them at After coming back from winter the Eck Pavilion. break early for two-a-day prac- “There are definitely some big tices, the five freshmen solidi- matches that we are looking for- fied the F“ ab Five” by creating a ward to and trying to get people Twitter account (@NDFabFive) to come out for,” Lawson said. to document the group’s play on With three and a half more the court and its shenanigans off years left in their collegiate ten- it. “It started as a joke,” Lawson said. “We made a Twitter account “We think we could … and we were taking pictures and tweeting them, just ridicu- become something lous stuff. It pretty much took off special as a team, from there.” especially later in While the Twitter account our careers.” provides some good laughs and shows off the freshmen’s humor, Quentin Monaghan it also serves another greater Irish freshman purpose, Monaghan said. “It’s more to attract atten- tion to us and the tennis team,” nis careers, the “Fab Five” have Monaghan said. “We think we some lofty goals in their sights. could become something special “We would like to finish in the as a team, especially later in our top 8 in the country and go from careers. The more followers we there,” Monaghan said. “And as get, the more support we’ll have a group, once we are juniors and and that can only help us.” seniors, [we want] to carry the For example, on Jan. 19, the program along.” “Fab Five” garnered attention for But Lawson chimed in with the team’s opening match of the one more goal — 1,000-plus spring season. Twitter followers. “Wake up and smell the ten- If the “Fab Five” and the Irish nis balls!!! Men’s Tennis season can reach their tennis goals first, starts today! See you at the Eck their other goal is likely to follow. pavilion at 11 #ProtectTheEck,” the “Fab Five” tweeted. Contact Peter Steiner at With home matches against [email protected] DAILY ndsmcobserver.com | Tuesday, January 29, 2013 | The Observer 19

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By CORY BERNARD the Irish became the first Sports Writer program ever to defeat both Connecticut and Tennessee Immediately after No. in three straight seasons. 9 Tennessee honored leg- Irish coach Muffet McGraw endary coach Pat Summitt said she enjoys being in with a banner before tip-off the same elite group as the Monday, an Irish star con- Huskies and Lady Vols. tinued making the case for a “It’s good to be in that elite banner of her own. company,” she said. “I think Senior guard Skylar that’s where we want to be Diggins, the newest member and so we’re really proud of of Notre Dame’s 2,000-point that.” club, scored a career-high 33 In the first half, the game points to go along with five looked every bit like a top-10 assists and four steals, and matchup. Notre Dame en- the No. 2-ranked Irish de- tered the locker room holding feated the Lady Vols (16-4, a 33-29 lead after both teams 7-0 SEC) 77-67 at Thompson- played a clean, defensively Boling Arena in Knoxville, tenacious 20 minutes of bas- Tenn. Freshman guard Jewell ketball. However, the Irish Loyd added 10 points and wrested control of the mo- junior guard Kayla McBride mentum early in the second contributed nine points and half with an 11-0 run to build 10 rebounds. a 16-point lead. Diggins has now led the “I was really pleased with Irish (19-1, 7-0 Big East) to the way the game went in the three straight wins in their second half,” McGraw said. series with Tennessee af- “I thought the first half, our ter Notre Dame dropped its shot selection was not as AP first 20 matchups against good as it could have been, Irish senior guard Skylar Diggins brings the ball upcourt as she’s defended by Tennessee senior guard the women’s basketball pow- Kamiko Williams during Notre Dame’s 77-67 win over the Lady Vols on Monday in Knoxville, Tenn. erhouse. With the victory, see DIGGINS PAGE 18 men’s tennis Tight-knit ‘Fab Five’ seek followers via Twitter

By PETER STEINER five freshmen have become a Sports Writer close-knit group that does more than just play tennis together, They might not have quite tak- Monaghan said. en collegiate athletics by storm “We are just always around yet as their Twitter account each other,” Monaghan said. “It’s states, but the “Fab Five” have practice every day and then we brought new energy and plenty eat dinner together. We continue of attention to Notre Dame this to hang out and we just enjoy be- season. ing around each other and work- The “Fab Five” consists of the ing hard.” five freshmen on the Irish roster In addition to adjusting to nor- and the group has already made mal college life, the freshmen big strides on the court, off the have also adapted to the colle- court and in the world of social giate tennis format — something media. much different than they experi- Quentin Monaghan, Alex enced in high school, Monaghan Lawson, Nicolas Montoya, said. Kenneth Sabacinski and Eric “It’s much different,” Schnurrenberger make up this Monaghan said. “While playing freshmen contingent of the Irish matches there are fans and the squad. But before these rookies atmosphere is team-oriented. In joined the Irish and became the juniors, it’s just pretty much all “Fab Five,” they already knew you. You care a lot more about each other through other tennis the team. They’ll pick you up if avenues, Lawson said. you lose, but if you win you’re re- “The four American freshmen ally helping out the team.” knew each other pretty well from This team aspect of college junior tournaments and nation- tennis has been something the al tournaments, even though freshmen particularly enjoy, we weren’t close living by each Lawson said. other,” Lawson said. “Eric is from “We have a really close team Switzerland and he’s so nice and and all the guys are really tight, friendly. He fit right in.” so it’s a great group to hang SUZANNA PRATT | The Observer Because they spend many Irish freshman Alex Lawson lungers for a ball during his doubles match against Western Illinois on Jan. 19 hours each day together, the see FAB FIVE PAGE 18 at the Eck Tennis Pavilion. Lawson is one of five freshmen on the Notre Dame squad.