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The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary's VOLUME 40: ISSUE 81 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2007 NDSMCOBSERVER.COM Students encouraged to cast votes University Judicial Council, Kozlow hopeful that e-mail will remind community to participate considers • By KAITLYNN RIELY ne-wnunor Associate News Editor

The four tickets running for student body presi­ Native American dent and vice president will spend this weekend drumming up support, but for Judicial Council studies program president Liz Kozlow, the goal on Monday is just proposed by students to get students to place their votes. Kozlow and her council hope to increase the turnout for this election from last year's 52 per­ By KATHLEEN MCDONNELL cent. News Writer "Ideally, we would like everyone to vote because it's very simple to do," Kozlow said. "I would like As the University explores to see 60-65 percent [turnout] this year." adding Native American Over the past few years, turnout has hovered Studies - the first fully stu­ around 50 percent. dent-initiated minor at Notre At Activities Night this fall, Kozlow encouraged Dame - to its curriculum, the people to sign up for her election committee to idea may become a reality in brainstorm ways to increase student participation just a few years, said Associate in the voting process and to implement these Dean of the College of Arts and ideas on the day of and leading up to election day. Letters Stuart Greene. ANDREW STEVES!The Observer Presidential candidate Danny Smith talks to women in Welsh Family Hall A resolution to enhance stu­ at a "Get to Know the Candidates with Pizza" event Thursday. see VOTING/page 6 dent life for Native Americans passed through both the Student Senate and the Campus Life Council this year. The resolution included a plan for the new minor and also 'Freedotn Revolution' aitned at SMC wotnen proposed providing additional advising resources for Native Students at College struggle with body image; only 15-20 admit to having eating disorder American students and encour­ aged collaboration to present the history of Notre Dame with on appearance," said junior Mary's]." only about 15-20 students a By MANDl STIRONE sensitivity to its former inhabi­ Justine Ray, the head of The movement plans dif­ year admit to having eating tants. News Writer Freedom Revolution at the ferent activities including disorders. Student interest can produce College. fundraisers, meetings and When a student who - or at least initiate - minors Any time 1,500 women are Posted throughout cam­ on-campus lectures. believes a friend has an eat­ or majors, Grene said. The combined in a small setting, pus, particularly in bath­ Organizers have their eye ing disorder comes into the Education, Schooling and competition - especially room stalls, the fliers for the on motivational speaker Counseling Center, the first Society minor grew from per­ pertaining to body image - self-proclaimed "revolution" Jenni Schaefer, who lectures thing Bryant does is com­ sistent interest and faculty is bound to ensue. But while boast: "We're making Saint nationwide on the topic of mend her for caring, she member's independent studies. many women at Saint Mary's Mary's a place where eating disorders. said. Risking a friend's And Korean should be offered believe eating disorders are women accept and celebrate Residence Life currently anger in order to help her is in two years due to student a problem, those working to our bodies." runs Freedom Revolution, admirable, Bryant said, and input. fix it say few are aware of Ray clarified the Freedom but the group hopes to be she often sees how the eat­ The proposition for a Native how deep the issue runs. Revolution's goals. affiliated with the ing disorder impacts both American Studies minor, how­ "Eating disorders are a ''I'm starting a movement Counseling Center as well. the student and the friend. ever, "is really the first time huge problem for our specif­ that allows women to be Angela Bryant, licensed Then, Bryant said, she that students directly have ic population - millions of satisfied with their bodies," mental health counselor of tells the student how to con­ come to the College [of Arts college women suffer from she said. "So many people in the Saint Mary's Counseling front and deal with her and Letters] and requested eating disorders. [Saint our society are ready for a Center, said a good portion friend's problem and that at least a dean explore the Mary's] is very competitive culture change, and it's of the campus struggles with and there is a strong focus beginning here at [Saint body image, but generally see DISORDERS/page 8 see MINOR/page 6

Israel threatened by 'Ragtitne' explores race issues

nuclear Iran, Inbar says By EMILY KEEBLER News Writer The peace process has only By JOHN-PAUL WITT succeeded, he said, because Members of the Pasquerilla News Writer Israel is able to present a East Musical Company "credible military threat" to (PEMCo.) - joined by faculty Israel is more secure than its neighbors and deter them members and a graduate stu­ it's ever been. but the coun­ from taking action. dent -facilitated exploration try still faces major threats, "Israel has been successful into the emotionally charged professor Efraim lnbar said in fighting wars because they issues of race, class and the in a lecture Thursday night are understood as wars of no American dream Wednesday at the 1-Iesburgh Center for choice," Inbar said. "Israel is night in their production of International Studies. only 50 miles wide and is vul­ "Ragtime, the Musical." In bar, director of the Begin­ nerable from all sides." Director and senior Jack Sad at Center for Strategic The greatest threat to Calcutt said the key to this Studies, outlined Israel's Israel today is a nuclear Iran, year's production is to position in terms of its imme­ lobar said. Nuclear weapons "watch it, reflect on it and diate surroundings, the would give Iran the capability learn from it." The leaders of Middle East and the world. to destroy Israel before Israel PEMCo. decided to hold an "The resilience of the peace could defend itself. academic panel to facilitate process is striking, the reluc­ "I am amazed at [the] lack this discussion on the I Observer tant acceptance of Israel by of response in [the] free Wednesday between the two G. David Moss, right, assistant vice president for Student other Middle Eastern coun­ Affairs, listens as graduate student Crystal Blount makes a tries," he said. see IN BAR/ page 8 see RAGTIME/page 8 point during a panel discussion Wednesday...... ------

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INSIDE COLUMN QUESTION OF THE DAY: WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT? Recruiting 111an1a•

Aug. 15, 2003: Grand Rapids, Mich., prospect Chris Khorey announces his top choices for college. Notre Dame is Marcus Gatto Andrew Masak Susan Bigelow Missy Reidy Jason Miller Eddie Velazquez high on the list. Message board posters sophomore sophomore sophomore freshman freshman consider Khorey a lock to be Irish sophomore because of his legacy Dillon Dillon Badin Welsh Family Dillon O'Neill status. Khorey looks to be '1SO:SWF, "Fiscal respon- "Must possess "J don 't look "Looks are a ':4 candidate one of the top history major prospects in the non-smoker, sibility, flowing an abiding for anything. plus ... so who is not Midwest, but some not afraid to brown hair, love for the They look for probably a fromZahm." recruiting analysts say commit. Must Croatian back- Hesburgh me. girl." he has the flexibility to be a political sci­ love children. ground, tennis Library Rare ence or psychology No drugs or ability and Books major. Chris Khorey alcohol please. ability to Collection. " Sept. 22, 2003: Fresh off writing a Associate Are you ready attract ladies ... cover story in his high Sports Editor to take the basically Dan school newspaper, plunge?" Krcmaric. " Khorey trims his list to five schools - Notre Dame, Duke, Virginia, Boston College and Wabash. Message board posters express confu­ IN BRIEF sion over the presence of Wabash on the list and speculate that the Little Giants Ragtime, the Musical, may be using illegal recruiting tactics. will be performed by Recruiting analysts wonder if Notre members of the Dame's lack of a journalism major will Pasquerilla East Musical hurt the Irish. Company (PEMCo.) Oct. 3, 2003: Khorey announces his tonight and Saturday at intention to apply early action to Notre 7:30 p.m. in Washington Dame. Irish fans rejoice, assuming this Hall. Tickets are $6 for means he is a sure-bet to come to South students and seniors Bend. So long as evil admissions doesn't and $8 for adults. They get in the way, that is. can be purchased at the Nov. 15, 2003: Khorey announces that LaFortune box office. he will send applications to his other four top schools in time for regular The Student Union admission. Irish fans start to worry that Board will present the movie "Flags of Our Notre Dame is losing its hold on him. Fathers" in place of Dec. 14. 2003: News breaks that "Bobby" tonight and Wabash is offering Khorey a full schol­ Saturday at 8 p.m. in 101 arship. a spot on the baseball team, and DeBartolo. Admission is an editorship at the newspaper by soph­ $3. omore year. Notre Dame fans panic. The Irish cannot match those offers. But Notre Dame men's would a legacy really consider turning hockey toam will play down Notre Dame for promises that Nebraska-Omaha tonight at 7:35 and also Wabash might not be able to keep? at 7:05 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 21, 2003: Khorey is accepted into at the Joyce Center. Notre Dame. Irish fans breath a sigh of Observer Tickets are available by relief that Admissions let him in. Seniors James Weicher, guitarist, and Don Greiwe of the band Josam Scott perform calling the Joyce Center Jan. 1, 2004: Khorey sends in regular Thursday at Legends as part of the "ND Live: Artists for Africa" event. ticket office. admission applications to Duke, Virginia, Wabash and BC. Irish fans The primary elections panic again- he's in at Notre Dame, for student body presi­ why the other applications? OFFBEAT dent and vice president Jan. 23, 2004: Wabash offers Khorey will take place Monday Bears fan changes name I've got to keep it." said the hour, police said Thursday. between 8 a.m. and 8 an all-expenses paid visit. While there p.m. Students can vote he meets with academic officials, news­ DECATUR, Ill. - Scott 26-year-old, who lives in "When I saw the snake online with their own paper editors and baseball coaches. Wiese, a die-hard Chicago Forsyth, just north of wrapped around my grand­ computers or use com­ Notre Dame fans assume all is lost and Bears fan, will legally Decatur. son's neck I thought it was puters set up in that Khorey was turned off by the win­ change his name to that of Wiese will now have to going to kill him," Joaquim LaFortune, Mendoza or ter weather in South Bend despite being Indianapolis Colts quarter­ advertise his intention in Pereira told the Agencia DeBartolo Hall. from Michigan. NDNation.com shuts back Peyton Manning after the local newspaper - the Estado news service. "It down for three days. signing a pledge in front of Herald & Heview - for sev­ was agonizing, I pulled it Former U.S. Secretary Feb. 14, 2004: Khorey visits Notre a crowd at a Decatur bar eral weeks and then have a from one side, but it would of Education Rod Paige last Friday night. He vowed judge give him the OK to come back on the other." will speak Monday at Dame and stays with a freshman in 7:30 p.m. in 101 Dillon Hall. During his visit, he to adopt Manning's name if become, legally anyway, Pereira's 8-year-old DeBartolo Hall as the announces that he will enroll at Notre the Bears lost Sunday's Peyton Manning. grandson, Mateus, was keynote speaker for Dame and that it was his first choice all Super Bowl. attacked by the anaconda Black History month. along. There is much rejoicing among The final score was Colts Man saves grandson from near a creek on his grand­ This event is free. Irish fans. Message board posters 29, Bears 17. anaconda father's ranch in the city of declare Khorey the next Matt Storin and So on Tuesday, Wiese SAO PAULO, Brazil - A Cosmorama, about 250 To submit information to J.W. Jordan rolled into one. went to the Macon County 66-year-old Brazilian saved miles northwest of Sao be included in this section NDNation.com shuts down for three Courts Facility and started his grandson from the grip Paulo. of The Observer, e-mail more days. the process of changing his of a 16-foot-long anaconda detailed information Feb. 18, 2004: Message board posters name. by beating the snake with Information compiled about an event to wonder why Khorey's sister, a high "I made the bet, and now rocks and a knife for half an from the Associated Press. obsnews@nd. edu school sophomore, hasn't committed to Notre Dame yet.

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Special to The Observer Jena's proposal, wires is part of a collabora­ "Dielectric Engineering of tion with Masaru Kuno, Debdeep Jena, assistant Quantum-Wire Solids: assistant professor of chem­ artny, alumnus urges professor of electrical engi­ Fundamentals to istry and biochemistry. In its neering at Notre Dame, has Applications," addresses the initial stages, the interdisci­ been named the recipient of fundamental properties of plinary team is seeking to Free tuition, full pay with benefits among perks a 2007 National Science tiny semiconductor better understand the Foundation (NSF) Early "nanowires" and includes of life as an Army medical charge transport properties By BRIDGET KEATING Career (CAREER) Award. research activities and cur­ of single and networked student. In addition to free The CAREER program, ricula encompassing under­ nanowires so that they may News Writer tuition, students receive full which was established by graduates, graduate stu­ apply the knowledge to the pay with benefits and are With medical school tuition NSF in 1995, recognizes and dents and high school out­ development of devices such promised no deployments steadily increasing, graduat­ supports junior faculty who reach. as wearable transistors, while in school or residency, ing medical school students exhibit a commitment to A Notre Dame faculty photo detectors, sensors and he said. conducting research and member since 2003, Jena's photovoltaics. now have the highest average Military doctors also escape providing educational oppor­ research focuses on two top­ In addition to the CAREER debt of any professional edu­ the insurance, business oper­ cation. tunities for students. It is ics: the growth and proper­ award, Jena's research has ation and administrative costs But there's the highest honor given by ties of "111-V semiconduc­ attracted funding from the involved in operating a pri­ a solution, the U.S. government to tors," which are complex Office of Naval Hesearch, the vate practice, he said. army and young faculty in engineering electronic materials capable Air Force Office of Scientific Muscott said that while a non-commis­ and science. Awards are dis­ of operating faster than sili­ Hesearch and the Army military income might seem sioned offi­ tributed based on a detailed con, the traditional work­ Research Office. comparable to a civilian prac· cers told stu­ description of the applicant's horse for the semiconductor Jena earned his bachelor's tice, the military pay includes dents Thurs­ planned research and edu­ industry, and their applica­ degree in electrical engi­ comprehensive benefits, dis­ day - join cational activities for a five­ tion to solid-state devices neering, with a minor in counts and tax opportunities year period. The competition such as high-speed electron­ physics, from the Indian the military. Volpe - making the two figures N o t r e is highly competitive, with a ic devices and photovoltaics Institute of Technology in very different indeed. Dame alumnus Brig. Gen. success rate between 15 and (solar cells); and the investi­ Kanpur in 1998 and his doc­ Volpe, who graduated from Philip Volpe, the recipient of 20 percent. Jena will receive gation and development of torate in electrical and com­ the University in 1977, incor­ the Legion of Merit, the a total of $580,000 over the nanoscale devices based on puter engineering from the porated some Notre Dame Bronze Star and the Purple next five years to implement quantum wires. University of California at memories into his talk. While Heart, delivered a lecture in his plans. Jena's work on quantum Santa Barbara in 2003. he was an undergraduate, DeBartolo Hall Thursday Volpe coached Flanner Hall to night. He was joined by Maj. a victory in the lnterhall foot­ Doug Muscott, 1st Lt. Bob ball championship and had Schlau, aide de camp to Volpe, enough foresight to hire a stu­ Sgt. 1st Class Bill Hill and Sgt. dent named Charlie Weis as Indonesian politician to speak 1st Class Christopher Vanover. his assistant coach. He also All the officers encouraged recalled visits to legendary Special to The Observer Dame's Kellogg Institute for Hais' rise to power came in students to pursue a medical spots on campus. International Studies and the wake of massive protests profession while serving in "The Grotto works," he said. Amien Rais, a prominent Kroc Institute for in Jakarta in 1998 that the military, citing the advan­ "I passed all my exams." Indonesian politician who led International Peace Studies forced the resignation of tages of full-tuition payments, Another former Flanner res­ and inspired the reform and is free and open to the President Suharto and led to world-class training, cama­ ident, AI Bucci, listened to the movement that forced the public. the formation of the raderie and intangibles such lecture and called Volpe "as resignation of the nation's Rais, who earned his mas­ reformist National Mandate as the pride of serving one's great an American hero and authoritarian ruler Suharto, ter's degree from Notre Party (Partai Amanat country. Notre Dame man as he is a will present a lecture at 3 Dame, was the leader of the NasionaVPAN). As speaker of "More people should explore soldier and a caring doctor p.m. Monday at Notre Dame's 25-million member Islamic the People's Consultative such options," Hill said. with the values of Notre Hesburgh Center auditorium. organization Muhammadiyah Assembly, Rais helped enact "Eliminating this major finan­ Dame." Titled "The Impact of from 1995 to 2000 and chair constitutional reforms that cial burden is something I Globalization on Islam and of the People's Consultative ·revived and amended personally highly recom­ Democracy in Indonesia," the Assembly of Indonesia from Indonesia's democratic 1945 mend." Contact Bridget Keating at talk is sponsored by Notre 1999 to 2004. constitution. Muscott discussed the perks [email protected]

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS SAUDI ARABIA North Korea nuclear talks resume BEIJING - Talks on North Korea's nuclear programs resumed on a positive note Palestinian leaders sign accord Thursday, with the Chinese hosts distributing a draft agreement and the North agreeing in principle to initial steps to disarm. Rival factions agree on power-sharing compromise at Mecca summit to end violence Envoys from six nations are trying to agree on steps to implement a September 2005 deal Associated Press in which North Korea pledged to disarm in MECCA Rival exchange for aid and security guarantees. Palestinian factions signed The 2005 deal - the only one to emerge a power-sharing accord since negotiations began in 2003 - was a aimed at ending months of broad statement of principles that did not bloodshed Thursday, outline any concrete steps for dismantling agreeing that the Islamic North Korea's nuclear program. militant group Hamas The main U.S. envoy, Assistant Secretary of would head a new coalition State Christopher Hill, said the new proposal government that would would be "a set of actions that would have to "respect" past peace agree­ be taken in a finite amount of time." He ments with Israel. declined to give specifics, but said moves However, the United would occur in a matter of weeks. States and Israel have demanded the new govern­ Iraqi official linked to Shiite militia ment explicitly renounce BAGHDAD, Iraq - U.S.-backed Iraqi violence, recognize Israel forces stormed the Health Ministry and and agree to uphold past arrested the No. 2 official Thursday, accus­ peace accords. The vague ing him of diverting millions of dollars to promise to respect past the biggest Shiite militia and allowing deals - a compromise death squads use of ambulances and gov­ reached after Hamas ernment hospitals to carry out kidnappings rejected pressure for more and killings. binding language - did not Shiite politicians allied with anti­ appear to go far enough. American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr U.S. and Israeli accept­ denounced the arrest of Deputy Health ance is crucial to the deal's Minister Hakim al-Zamili as a violation of success. Unless they are Iraqi sovereignty and demanded that the convinced Hamas has suffi­ prime minister intervene to win his release. ciently moderated, the West is unlikely to lift a crippling financial blockade of the Palestinian govern­ ment, and it will be difficult NATIONAL NEWS to advance the peace process. Georgia curbs kids' health coverage "Israel expects a new ATLANTA - Georgia will stop enrolling Palestinian government to new children in its health insurance program respect and accept all three of the international for low-income families because federal AP funds are running out, officials said community principles - Saudi Arabian King Abdullah, center, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, right, Thursday. recognition of Israel, and Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal met Thursday in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It was unclear how many children might be acceptance of all former affected by the freeze, which takes effect agreements and renuncia­ March 11. Rhonda Medows, head of the tion of all terror and vio­ agreement will avert an now face the task of selling to compromise. Department of Community Health, said the lence," Israeli government outright civil war. Hamas the agreement to its ally, Much of the negotiations PeachCare program, which currently insures spokeswoman Miri Eisin and Fatah gunmen have the United States. centered on a single word. 270,000 children, will continue to operate as told The Associated Press clashed repeatedly in To boost the new govern­ Abbas pressed Hamas to long as possible. after the accord was recent months, killing ment, the kingdom prom­ accept the stronger stance announced. dozens - including 30 who ised $1 billion in aid to the of "committing to" past Pentagon intelligence examined She would not say died in four days of fighting Palestinians, according to peace accords with Israel WASHINGTON - Some of the Pentagon's whether Israel believes the that ended with a fragile Ahmed Youssef, a political. signed by the Fatah-domi­ prewar intelligence work, including a con­ guidelines of the new gov­ truce Sunday. The deal adviser to Prime Minister nated Palestinian tention that the CIA underplayed the likeli­ ernment fulfill those could also fall apart as the Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas, Liberation Organization. hood of al-Qaida connections to Saddam demands. two sides work out who speaking in Gaza. But in the end, he was Hussein, was inappropriate but not illegal, In Washington, State will fill sensitive posts in Palestinian President forced to settle for the a Defense Department investigation has Department deputy the new government - Mahmoud Abbas, of Fatah, promise to "respect" them. concluded. spokesman Tom Casey said particularly the interior and Hamas leader Khaled The final agreement was In a report to be presented to Congress "we'll see what any final ministry, which controls Mashaal headed two days announced at a ceremony on Friday, the department's inspector gen­ agreement actually looks security forces. of intense negotiations in a aired live on Arab televi­ eral said former Pentagon policy chief like and we'll have to make Saudi Arabia - which Mecca palace overlooking sion Thursday night, in Douglas J. Feith had not engaged in illegal an evaluation from there" put its credibility on the the Kaaba, Islam's holiest which Saudi King Abdullah activities through the creation of special as to whether it meets line by hosting the high­ shrine - a venue Saudi sat with Abbas on his right offices to review intelligence. Some international demands. profile summit in the holy Arabia chose to step up the and Hamas leader Khaled Democrats also have contended that Feith Palestinians hope the city of Mecca - will likely pressure on the two sides Mashaal on his left. misled Congress about the basis of the administration's assertions on the threat posed by Iraq, but the Pentagon investiga­ tion did not support that. Senate bill to clean up budget mess

crack at amending the bill. after it. LOCAL NEWS Associated Press While protesting hardball tactics The bill sticks within spending WASHINGTON - Democrats con­ by Senate Majority Leader Harry limits set by Bush, though BorgWarner to close Muncie plant trolling the Senate are pushing Reid, D-Nev., Republicans admit he Democrats created wiggle room MUNCIE, Ind. - Auto parts maker through a huge spending bill fund­ has them boxed in because any through maneuvers such as cutting BorgWarner announced Thursday it would ing 13 Cabinet agencies as they attempt to filibuster the bill would $3 billion from his request to imple­ close its plant in the city, costing 780 people wrap up the unfinished budget invite charges that Republicans ment a 2005 round of military base their jobs. mess inherited from Republicans. were shutting down the government closures and $3.5 billion in phan­ The move had long been feared by workers when a stopgap measure expires tom savings from highway spend­ at the plant, which had employed as many as The $463.5 billion measure debat­ 5,500 people in the years after World War II. It ed Thursday would pay for about next week. ing. is the fourth major Indiana auto parts plant to one-sixth of the budget, combining A vote to close debate is slated for Most federal accounts will be announce closings this year that will cost the nine spending bills that failed to Tuesday, and Democrats are confi­ frozen at 2006 levels. There are, state some 4,400 jobs. pass Congress last year under GOP dent they will prevail. however, scores of exceptions for Auburn Hills, Mich.-based BorgWarner said control. The budgeting work was sup­ agencies and programs that simply its Muncie operation would close by April2009, The bill enjoys bipartisan support posed to have been completed must have increases to avoid fur­ when the current contract with United Auto - it passed the House last week by months ago, but Republicans didn't loughs and hiring freezes, or cutting Workers Local 287 expires. On Dec. 18, work­ a 2-1 margin - but Republicans are want to make some tough choices critical services such as housing ers unanimously rejected the request to open angry that Democrats are pushing it before the election and made no assistance for more than 200,000 contract negotiations. through without giving them a serious effort to complete the work poor people. page 6 The Observer + CAMPUS NEWS Friday, February 9, 2007

tant" to raise voting percent­ Voting ages. College to explore diversity "These people that you're continued from page 1 electing have the opportunity to meet with administrators," Renowned scholar to speak at Diverse Student Leadership Conference The committee's duties she said. "They have the include putting up posters opportunity to talk about con­ throughout dorms to encour­ cerns with the Board of tries to foster it through educa­ ences of cultural competency. age students to vote Monday. Trustees, and they are work­ By LIZ HARTER tive programs and events - Many of the workshops will They will also man several ing with a budget that can News Writer take place Mar. 2, including discusses as well as subjects computer stations the Judicial accommodate a lot of student one directed by keynote speak­ not normally encountered on Council will set up for voting concerns." Students interested in the either campus. er Peggy Mcintosh. between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. All students - including "We were in need of a vehi­ Mcintosh, a professor at importance of increasing Monday. The Judicial Council seniors, fifth-year seniors and Wellesley College, and former diversity on the Saint Mary's cle or mode to educate main­ has rented computers to set students studying abroad - and Notre Dame campuses will stream Saint Mary's about professor at Harvard, Trinity up in the elevator lobby on the can vote Monday. have the opportunity to what each person encompass­ College in Washington D.C. and first floor of In the 2006 explore the subject at the es [diversity-wise]," Hodges Durham College in England, is LaFortune and in election that upcoming Diverse Student said. a major figure in the recogni­ Mendoza College resulted in a win Leadership Conference (DSLC). For three days, a series of tion of white privilege in the "Ideally we'd like of Business. It for the Shappeli­ According to its mission workshops will examine reli­ United States. She exemplifies everyone to vote has also rented Andrichik ticket, statement, the DSLC aims to gious, ethnic, cultural, sexual what the conference is about out half the because it's very 4,253 students inform participants of the orientation and gender issues in every way, Hodges said. Macintosh com­ adversities and benefits within related to diversity. "She is a catalyst in shaping simple to do. " voted. puters in That number various academic, social and "We try to celebrate all kinds society to a culturally compe­ DeBartolo Hall included 1,224 professional settings. The con­ of diversity," Hodges said. "We tent environment," she said. for voting. Liz Kozlow freshmen, 1, 201 ference was created last year are attempting to educate par­ Mcintosh will present her "So if you want president sophomores, when current conference chair ticipants about various modes keynote speech, "Ilow I Came to vote in­ Judicial Council 1,058 juniors, Kim Hodges, Student Diversity of diversity not generalized in to See I Had White Privilege between classes, Board (SOB) president a societal norm .. " and What I'm Learning I Can 756 seniors and it will be much eight fifth-year Angeline Johnson and class of College President Carol Ann Do With It" before the closing easier," Kozlow said. "You seniors. 2006 alum Claradith Landry Mooney will open the confer­ banquet Mar. 3 in Carroll don't have to go all the way In 2005, 4,186 students felt Saint Mary's needed an ence Mar. 1 by speaking about Auditorium. back to your dorm room." voted. In 2004, 3,496 votes event that combined every­ the diversity initiative, as well The election committee were tallied. The undergradu­ thing SDB - a student group as her views on how to better Contact Liz Harter at members will be at the com­ that represents diversity and prepare the campus for experi- eharteO 1 @saintmarys.edu ate population is approxi­ puter stations giving out mately 8,300. incentives - like a donut or a This year, four tickets are cookie - if students vote, she running for student body Programs and Services, will be of an interdisciplinary said. president and vice president. DeLemos is working on a let­ fashion, similar to the existing At the Student Senate meet­ The results of the primary Minor ter to the Office of the Provost Irish studies minor, Greene ing Wednesday night, Kozlow voting will be announced continued from page 1 to present student concerns said. Anthropological, literary informed senators of the plan Monday at 9 p.m. in and continue the ongoing and artistic perspectives could to increase voter turnout by LaFortune. possibility of a minor," he efforts to hire minority faculty. all be included in the minor. providing students with easy The Judicial Council has said. "I think students need to tell Despite the obstacles ahead, access to computers. planned ahead for the possi­ Destinee DeLemos, chair of our administration that we Greene remains optimistic "This is a new initiative, and bility of a runoff election and the Senate Multicultural really do want them to recruit about the prospective minor's we are going to see how it has reserved the computers Affairs committee, recently Native American professors," future. works," she said. for that day as well. met with Greene to discuss the DeLemos said.- "We can't "I think it's important to To vote, students need to log "We are hoping to have the possible addition of the minor. recruit Native American stu­ meet the needs of students on to their Webmail account same impact," Kozlow said. The American Studies, his­ dents to the University if we and I remain hopeful that and open an e-mail from The runoff debate, if it tory and anthropology depart­ don't have a strong program we'll be able to do so and at Judicial Council, which will occurs, will take place Feb. 14 ments currently offer courses or classes for that matter that the very least be able to offer contain a link to the voting at 8 p.m. in the Main Lounge with a focus or concentration relate to their culture and his­ students a minor in the site, Kozlow said. This site of LaFortune and the run-off on Native American culture. tory." future," Greene said. will also be accessible from election will be held Feb. 15. Greene thinks faculty "in spirit If new faculty members with the Judicial Council's Web agree that we need to offer Native American specialties Contact Kathleen McDonnell at site. Contact Kaitlynn Riely at more courses that have a are hired, the proposed minor [email protected] Kozlow said it is "impar- [email protected] Native American component, l if not actual courses on Native American history." But the College is not able to immediately create a Native () American Studies minor due to a lack of resources, Greene M * said. 2 * The University has lost fac­ ulty members over the last ::>~<::: A five years whose expertise * was in Native American cul­ ~~,~~~'\\ ture and history, he said. But It, when departments hire new faculty with this focus, Arts 2 and Letters can consider cre­ D ating a minor. 0 in decidina The University hires new 0 professors every year, he said, I ::>~<::: and each department makes a case for its greatest needs. Now that student interest is (~ widely known, professors who specialize in Native American 2 studies could possibly be hired It. .ioin ~)he depa.rttnents of within the next few years, he your major? said. 0 MUSiC "Now we know that students A are interested, and that this interest is growing. It's possi­ () F~'LN~~ TFLfViS;i'ON~ AND THTATI~F ble that chairs of departments s- will begin to make !hiring fac­ AI~T~ AI~T HlSTOI~Y &- L)fSiGN ulty with an interest in Native 7 American Studies] a priority," Greene said. "It could take in •~xplm·ing your pottmtial at the two to three years before 1 1 1 beginning to get new faculty, or it could take five or more." )t~ltDI Hlli\S (JELEUilATitlN 01 rrllE VISIJJ\Ij 1\ND PEill 0llM1Nt~ L~ll1 S DeLemos and her committee are already at work to speed FI~EE FOOl)., NtUSiC., AI~'T., F'iLNl., I:JI~'iZFS., & MOI~F up the process to make the minor a reality. l1,t~hruur·y 20~ 200'7 "We're working on increas­ ing student awareness for minority recruitment in gener­ 1'ir;kets at the door or tJaJIG;ll-2800 al and also specifically for Native American recruit­ ment," she said. Along with Arthur Taylor, tJ DEBARTOLO the assistant director of the UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Multicultural Student COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS THE OBSERVER

Friday, February 9, 2007 USINESS page 7 MARKET RECAP Dell founder wants turnaround Dow }ones 12,637.63 -29.24 Recent reinstatement of CEO Michael Dell shows company's desperation Up: Same: Down: Composite Volume: 1,553 lSI 1,680 2,817,869,330 Associated Press

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Stocks decline due to low retail sales Associated Press said the recovery's delicate nature the spill in 1978, some experts esti­ NEW YORK - Wall Street pulled back NEW YORK - New York's attorney makes it difficult to extract any faster. mated that it totaled 17 million gal­ Thursday after investors were largely general told Exxon Mobil and two "We take our environmental respon­ lons - about 6 million more than the unimpressed by retail sales figures and other oil companies Thursday that he sibility very seriously, and we are very tanker Exxon Valdez is believed to strong profit reports from Walt Disney Co. intends to sue them for taking committed to cleaning up the site," have spilled. and Electronic Data Systems Corp. decades to clean up a giant under­ company spokeswoman Prem Nair ·Exactly how the oil got in the Weakness in housing stocks also weighed ground pond of petroleum left by the said. ground is a matter of debate. One the­ on the market. refineries that once lined Brooklyn's Other defendants will include the oil ory is that it is from a 1950 explosion, Investors appeared to be looking for a waterfront. companies Chevron and BP, which while Exxon says it was probably major catalyst to send stocks higher after In a statement, Andrew Cuomo own facilities believed to have con­ from a series of leaks from now­ days of largely meandering trading, but accused Exxon Mobil of leaving a tributed to the pollution. Spokesmen closed refmeries and terminals in the they dido 't find it in generally decent retail "toxic footprint" in New York City, for the companies objected to being area. sales reports. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the then doing "as little as possible to named as defendants and said they The state also gave notice Thursday world's largest retailer, topped Wall address the dangers that it created." also had been actively participating in of its intent to sue two other compa­ Street's forecast though the month's The subterranean slick, hidden the cleanup. nies for unrelated contamination in increase was modest. beneath more than 50 acres of homes The environmentalist group the creek: KeySpan, which is respon­ "A lot of consumers didn't do what peo­ and businesses, is believed to have Riverkeeper has campaigned for sible for a defunct gas plant, and ple had hoped for in January," said Ryan been floating on Brooklyn's water years for tougher state action against Phelps Dodge, which operated a now­ Detrick, an analyst at Schaeffer's table for at least half a century. the co·mpanies. The organization's demolished copper smelting plant. Investment Research in Cincinnati. "No Exxon accepted responsibility for president, Alex Matthiessen, said Keyspan said it would cooperate in one really missed a lot. There wasn't any­ much of the spill in 1990 and con­ Exxon Mobil's days of treating any cleanup. A spokesman for one that was really blowing up, but overall structed a pumping system that has Brooklyn "like a dumping ground are Phoenix-based Phelps Dodge said the the market took it negatively," he said of helped to gradually extract 9.3 million numbered." company has spent $20 million clean­ the retailers. gallons of oil from the ground. It has When the Coast Guard first noticed ing up its site. .------

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selor with all of her prob­ Center's waiting room accountability for one's lan­ Disorders lems. The counselor then houses a mini-library of Ragti01e guage and actions, especially works to help the student books and pamphlets, since the use of racial slurs in continued from page 1 find ways to overcome her including 22 books on eat­ continued from page 1 the musical caused controversy problems, both physical ing disorders. about whether it should be per­ encourages the student to and emotional. The Freedom Revolution formed on campus. bring her friend to the The options can range can be reached at free­ weekends of shows. The last Calcutt said listening to Counseling Center. from traditional counseling [email protected]. The two performanees of Ragtime experts and students express When a student comes in to in or outpatient rehabili­ Counseling Center. located will take place today and their views was a rewarding who admits to having an tation, Bryant said. in 166 LeMans Hall (in the Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in experience. eating disorder, the process The Center also works main lobby by the fire­ Washington Hall. "!Race] is an emotional is more complex. The ini­ with Health and Wellness, place). can be reachod at Panelists included Donald issue," he said. "It's important tial action is creating an nutritionists, the student's (574) 284-4565. Pope-Davis, dean of the gradu­ to know that this is at the core environment where the stu­ family physician and other ate school, G. David Moss, of some people." dent feels safe and secure sources to help the student Contact Mandi Stirone at assistant vice president for Discussion has been part of enough to trust the coun- overcome her disorder. The astiroO 1 @saintmarys.edu Student Affairs and advisor to the show from the beginning, the black men's group Calcutt said, and Wednesday's Wabruda, Martin Wolfson, forum was a way to "make it associate professor of econom­ formal," as well as to involve ics and policy studies, graduate the campus. student Crystal Blount and While controversy persists Christy Fleming Greene, advi­ about the show's content, pan­ In bar sor for Shades of Ebony and elists said ultimately, the continued from page 1 assistant pro- debate has fessional spo- been unifying world to Iran's hostility cialist in the for the black toward Israel," Inbar said. First Year of "['Ragtime'] raised very campus com­ "Israel cannot tolerate a Studies. important questions munity. nuclear Iran." The panelists about the American "There was Students pressed lnbar to reflected on an ownership elaborate. the show, dream in 1907. ... It of this produc­ "Diplomacy and economic which Calcutt remains for us to ask the tion by the sanctions will probably called "an question of the American black students fail," he said. "Israel is con­ ambitious pro­ that I hadn't sidering shutting down duction." dream in 2007." seen before: Iran's nuclear program by Blount 'You know force if the Americans and agreed that Martin Wolfson what, this is the international communi­ Hagtime is a my campus ... ty cannot convince Iran to t h e mat i c a 11 y associate professor of this is who I stop its weapons program difficult show economics and policy studies am. I am through negotiation." to put on and Notre Dame. lnbar said Israel under­ to watch. This conversa­ stands it is not the Iranian "It did seem to be a difficult tion will take place because I people who are its enemies, performance - not only for the am a part of Notre Dame,"' but the regime. cast, but for the audience as Fleming Greene said. "The elite in power are well - because of the emotion­ Another topic discussed at determined to continue to al issues involved," Blount said. the forum was the concept of build their nuclear pro­ Blount conducts research on the American dream, especially gram," he said. "Iranians the impact of psychological as it relates to race, class and will have to give up their stress from incidents she calls country of origin. cars and use donkeys, fine, ANDREW STEVES/The Observer "micro-aggressions" - daily "f'Hagtime'] raised very as long as the regime stays Professor Efraim lnbar discusses the domestic problems insults that result from racial faced by Israel in a lecture Thursday. important questions about the in power." or ethnic discrimination. American dream in 1907 ," For Israeli security, peace Black and multi-racial pan­ Wolfson said. "It remains for us with Egypt and Jordan are da - gain strength and choice is clear." elists and audience members to ask the question of the the most important local remove Israel from the Inbar said the ultimate acknowledged such discrimina­ American dream in 2007." factors, Inbar said. He also map," he said. "It was a hope for security in the tion and its far-reaching Wolfson cited unemployment, credited the United States mistake on our part to Middle East cannot come effects. poverty and income statistics as being "Israel's strongest allow [HamasJ to partici­ from outsiders, although "The racial tension that was that, despite civil rights grant­ ally." pate in [Palestinian] elec­ U.S. intervention is some­ here when I was at Notre Dame ed to blacks, demonstrate the "There is close military tions." times necessary to keep the -that still exists," Fleming racial disparity that still exists, cooperation between the The war between Israel peace. Greene said. including within the South U.S. and Israel," lnbar said. and Lebanon last summer "When it comes to the She and other panelists urged Bend community. "After [Sept. 11], Americans also drew questions from Middle East, outsiders can students, regardless of nation­ But the ultimate message of began to understand the students, especially because do little," he said. "They ality, to speak out against "Ragtime" should be one of violence the Israelis con­ of the large number of civil­ have good intentions, but racial discrimination and live hope, Calcutt said. front every day." ians killed by the Israeli we will continue to conduct the concept of the Notre Dame "If we have courage, as is Israel is mired in a "low­ offensive. our business our way - the family on a daily basis. evidenced in this production, level conflict" with the "There was no excessive ability of outsiders to do "We have to say that if this we can achieve the American Palestinian people and their use of force in Lebanon," good is very limited." affects you, this affects me," dream," he said. elected government, the Inbar said. "If Israel has to Pope-Davis said. group Barnas, Inbar said. choose between Israeli lives Contact John-Paul Wrtt at Another theme of the forum Contact Emily Keebler at "Hamas has a clear agen- and bad publicity, Israel's jwittl @nd.edu was about taking personal [email protected]

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Fla. - Anna exaggerated curves, her little­ The Texas-born Smith was a for Nowak, others should have kicked in and led Nicole Smith. the pneumatic girl voice, her ditzy-blonde topless dancer at strip club her to reflect on her actions: blonde whose life played out persona, and her over-the-top before she entered her photos "To not make a midcourse cor­ as an extraordinary tabloid revealing outfits. in a search contest and made Associated Press rection is scary. It's just off her tale - Playboy centerfold, Recently, she lost a reported the cover of Playboy magazine training and everything else." jeans model, bride of an octo­ 69 pounds and became a in 1992. She became Playboy's WASHINGTON - From the Nowak, like manv of her col­ genarian oil tycoon, reality­ spokeswoman for TrimSpa, a playmate of the year in 1993. dawn of the space program, leagues, pursued ·a career in show subject, tragic mother - weight-loss supplement. On She was also signed to a con­ America's astronauts have spaceflight since childhood. died Thursday after collapsing her reality show and other tract with Guess jeans, been treated like stars, saluted Then, after her shuttle trip last at a hotel. She was 39. recent TV appearances, her appearing in TV commercials, as red-white-and-blue heroes, summer. her goal had been She was stricken while stay­ speech was often slurred and billboards and magazine ads. and indoctrinated in NASA's achieved, and the prospects for ing at the Seminole Hard Rock she seemed out of it. Some In 1994, she married 89- can-do, failure-is-not-an-option another mission were dim, Hotel and Casino and was critics said she seemed year-old oil tycoon .J. Howard ethos. even though she remained in rushed to a hospital. Edwina drugged-out. Marshall II, owner of Great Could that explain the down­ the prime of her life at age 43. .Johnson, chief investigator for "Undoubtedly it will be Northern Oil Co. In 1992, fall of Lisa Nowak, the astro­ Space shuttles are scheduled the Broward County Medical found at the end of the day Forbes magazine estimated naut accused of attempted to be retired in 2010, and many Examiner's Office, said the that drugs fea- his wealth at murder? Were the expectations astronauts have been told that cause of death was under tured in her $550 million. too high? The pressures too second and third spaceflights investigation and an autopsy death as they "Undoubtedly it will In a 2005 great? will be tough to get. A replace­ would be done on Friday. did in the· death be found at the end interview with No one may ever know exact­ ment spacecraft will not be Just five months ago, of poor Daniel," ABC, Smith ly why Nowak drove 900 miles ready until several years later. Smith's 20-year-old son, said a former of the day that recalled meeting to confront a woman who was Other astronauts have strug­ Daniel, died suddenly in the attorney for drugs featured in Marshall at reportedly her rival for the gled with similar doubts about Bahamas in what was Smith in the her death as they what she called affections of a space shuttle their future. believed to be a drug-related Bahamas, did in the death of a "gentleman's pilot, but experts say the same "The biggest problem that death. Michael Scott. club' in traits that make astronauts every astronaut has had once Seminole Police Chief Another for­ poor Daniel." Houston. "He such high achievers can com­ they've obtained their goal is Charlie Tiger said a private mer Smith had no will to bine to aggravate emotional 'What do I do next. what do I nurse called 911 after finding attorney, Michael Scott live and I went problems and strain relation­ focus on?'," said .Jay Barbree, a Smith unresponsive in her Lenard Leeds, over to see ships. longtime NBC correspondent sixth-floor room at the hotel, told the celebri- Smith's former attorney him," she said. "I really believe that NASA who has covered every launch which is on an Indian reserva­ ty gossip Web "He got a little goes overboard in promoting and is the author of the upcom­ tion. He said Smith's body­ site TMZ that twinkle in his how heroic and super all these ing book "Live From Cape guard administered CPR, but Smith "always had problems eyes, and he asked me to people are," said Dr. Patricia Canaveral." she was declared dead at a with her weight going up and dance for him. And I did." Santy, a former NASA psychia­ "It was more commonplace hospital. down, and there's no question Marshall died in 1995 at age trist and author of the book than most people knew Dr . .Joshua Perper, the chief she used alcohol." Leeds said 90, setting off a feud with "Choosing The Right Stuff." because overachievers had no Broward County medical it was no secret that "she had Smith's former stepson, E. "They themselves have for­ major goals in front of them." examiner who will perform a very troubled life" and had Pierce Marshall, over his gotten these are ordinary peo­ Among earlier astronauts, the autopsy, said if her death "so many, many problems." estate. A federal court in ple and in that kind of celebrity "most every one of them came was from natural causes, the Smith attorney Ron Rale told California awarded Smith culture, there's a sense of enti­ back had adjustment issues," findings would likely be The Associated Press that he $474 million. That was later tlement." Barbree said. announced quickly. He cau­ had talked to her on Tuesday overturned. But in May, the Santy said the astronaut NASA flight crew operations tioned. however. that defini­ or Wednesday, and she had flu U.S. Supreme Court revived corps is "like a family, but it's chief Ellen Ochoa said the tive results could take weeks. symptoms and a fever and her case, ruling that she almost like a dysfunctional agency is considering whether "I am not a prophet, and I was still grieving over her son. deserved another day in court. family when it comes to under­ to do more to look after astro­ cannot tell you before the He dismissed claims her death The stepson died .June 20 at standing that these interper­ nauts once they return from autopsy what I am going to was related to drugs as "a age 6 7. But the family said the sonal issues have profound space. "Individuals may won­ lind," he said. bunch of nonsense." court light would continue. impacts." der where they lit in," she said. Former astronaut .Jerry "It's a puzzle." Linenger said astronauts take Buzz Aldrin, the second man pride in their self-discipline, to step on the moon, became "and you set a goal and it's just depressed and had problems going, going, going and you let with alcohol after returning to nothing get in your way." Earth. Is God Calling You? That single-minded pursuit Aldrin said the space agency reminds Linenger of Nowak's "can deal with the physics and Come Explore the drive from Houston to Orlando, engineering and the science of Fla., to confront an Air Force things. They behave according Congregation of Holy Cross captain from Florida who she to predictability. But you can't allegedly believed was involved predict the human reaction and with the same space shuttle response and how complex it Priests and Brothers pilot she loved. is. It is not easy for NASA." With an evening of prayer and conversation with Holy Cross religious and other discerning Blessed Brother Andre, C.S.C. 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P.O. Box 779, Notre Dame, IN 46556 024 South Dinirlg Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556 Conference appreciated, jokes aren't EDITOR IN CHIEF MikeGilloon The Notre Dame Student Senate's ence this weekend, and it is for these ters in response to this conference. MANAGING EDITOR BusiNESS MANAGER "Eating Disorders and the Campus reasons that I fully support our current The use of only male characters in a Maddie Hanna Jim Kirihata Culture" conference began Thursday. Student Senate. comic such as this one gives the This conference marks a monumental Unfortunately, it is for these same impression that the conference is AssT. MANAGING EDITOR: Rama Gottumukkala achievement for women and men, in reasons that I was shocked by strictly for women, and that men are AssT. MANAGING EDITOR: Robert Griffin particular college students, who suffer, Thursday's Kaleidoscope McDaniels merely spectators in the fight against NEWS EDITORS: Kate Antonacci have suffered, or know someone suf­ comic strip. In case anyone missed this this growing problem. This may cause VIEWPOINT EDITOR: Joey King fering of an eating disorder. It is a sig­ comic, allow me to recap it. The comic male students who suffer from eating SPORTS EDITOR: Ken Fowler nificant event for someone who feels depicted two exaggeratedly overweight disorders to feel as though they are out the constant pressure to lose a few men discussing the upcoming eating of place, or that the conference is not SCENE EDITOR: Brian Doxtadcr pounds, eat less, or work out more. In disorder conference. The first man ini­ intended for them. SAINT MARY's EDITOR: Kelly Meehan fact, it probably has affected, even in a tially mistakes the conference for an My final reaction, and the reason for PHOTo EDITOR: Dustin Mennella small way, anyone who has found him eating disorder contest. The second this letter, is one of concern for the GRAPHICS EDITOR: Jeff Albert or herself looking in the mirror that then states that "I think women need conference itself. Dealing with an issue to be aware ... you know ... of their as sensitive and private as an eating ADVERTISING MANAGER: Sharon Bmwn one extra time and feeling concerned before they go out on a Friday night. bodies ... and stuff ... on their bodies". disorder is a difficult task. By nature, AD DESIGN MANAGER: Nina Pressly As a college woman, I can honestly Then the first man comments that he sufferers of eating disorders may feel CoNTROLLERi Kyle West say that the pressure to think about my hopes the conference will not impact apprehensive about attending a con­ WEB ADMINISTRATOR: Rob Dugas weight and try to perfect my body is the availability of fro-yo on campus. I ference that may expose their condi­ SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR: AlejandfoGerbaud omnipresent in my life. As a member have several reactions to this comic. tions. So a comic such as this one, that OFFICE MANAGER & GENERAL INFO of a dorm community, I can say that I My immediate reaction to the column mocks the conference, discourages (574) 631-7471 have seen the stress and worry on my was one of extreme concern. An eating attendance - threatening the entire FAX friends' faces as they decide what to disorder is classified as a disease. It cause. This comic has the potential to (574) 631-6927 eat in the dining hall. As a friend, I can worries me to think that anyone would discourage many people, or even just ADVERTISING say that I have watched someone I love demean or mock something as serious one, from attending this conference. (574) 631-6900 [email protected] starve herself in an attempt to find as a conference related to disease pre­ That person may have been the one EDITOR IN CHIEF (574) 631-4542 self-confidence and self-assurance. As vention. What precedent does this person who really needed this confer­ MANAGING EDITOR a sister, I can say that I have watched comic set? Will we soon have to endure ence. (574) 631-4541 [email protected] someone overeat in an attempt to feel comics mocking the runs to raise And so I conclude with this thought: ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR loved and accepted. I am just one per­ money for breast cancer or confer­ students of Notre Dame, do not let the (574) 631-4324 son, one of many at this University, and ences supporting autism research? ignorance of some hinder you from BUSINESS OFFICE (574) 631-5313 I have been affected by eating disor­ Secondly, I question the actual con­ seeking the education or assistance NEWS DESK ders in almost every sphere of my life: tent of the comic. Eating disorders are that you need or desire. 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Friday, February 9, 2007 IEWPOINT page 11 Iraq and the crisis of American ideals

Hegel observed, in his most oft quoted globe the full-strung sails of history pre­ missed. er how appalling it is that the U.S. mili­ metaphor, that wisdom comes to us only sented itself. Inevitably, much of the First, and above all, let us drop the tary has permanent bases located when it is past the prime of its use. A American response to that moment was charade of spreading democracy in the across the globe. I understand the philosopher would think such a thing, shaped by fear, but some bold vision of Middle East or around the globe. strategic practicality of those bases. because a philosopher constantly faces the future was also held forth. President Democracy is not America's gift to the What I do not understand is how we can the disappointment Bush declared that the United States' world. Baseball is, followed closely by accept them as a permanent feature of of realizing the James sorry legacy of manipulating weak and the poetry of T.S. Eliot. Political institu­ our foreign policy. If we believe in our ideas in his head do Ma~thew semi-sovereign states for benefit of its tions are relative and malleable, intend­ state sovereignty as a virtue, we should not spring forth Wilson power and business interests would ed to fit the contingent historical condi­ station our troops at home to guarantee from it intact and end. The deaths and coups his father tions of a community in its efforts to the integrity of our borders. If we vital. The wisdom The Treasonous had either overseen or ignored while sustain and promote the common good believe in the sovereignty of other states of speculation Clerk head of the CIA would cease. America's - which is in a sense absolute and as a virtue as well, we should do what is therefore seems gift to the world would not be merely its transhistorical. We cannot lend others necessary to admire it from afar. sealed off from the life of practice, and own robust market, Bush declared; it the institutional forms necessary to Presuming these three proposals were practical wisdom seems always to come would be the freedom that stems from attain their own common good unless followed, we might also suggest that, to life too late. democracy. we can also offer them our particular fourth, satisfied with its own national The truth is more painful. Ideas have Half a decade later, we find ourselves history. More importantly, we ought not borders the federal government might consequences, but most of the time mired in Iraq, the promise of a demo­ to pretend that the lending of those also give state lines some integrity once human beings carry out their lives cratic Middle East occasionally - only forms - a few scraps of procedural more by returning the United States to cheerily numb to the best ideas and in occasionally - still dangled before us democracy - in itself constitutes its birthright of federalism. And, fifth, unconscious thrall to the worst ones. as an excuse for an invasion completed bequeathing a just society. as a bizarre technological fulfillment of Moments of violent historical crisis, and justification for an occupation pro­ Second, as President Bush has the American tradition of valuing life however, tend to provoke changes one longed. If one watches Fox News, one acknowledged, our past is filled with and liberty, we might prudently match would not have thought possible a few hears that serious reflection on how we educational chapters in the use of for­ the advances in our missile defense sys­ years, sometimes a few days, earlier. got to this moment should wait until the eign policy for bloodily acquisitive ends. tems with the destruction of our stock­ Though one hopes otherwise, for mission is accomplished. If one listens This is something neither recent piles of nuclear weapons. instance, it is presumable that signifi­ to the most prominent Democratic voic­ Democrats nor Republicans have shown These propositions will no doubt cant change to environmental policy es in Congress, one learns that, howev­ much imagination in changing. The frighten some with their extremity and will only come after some further, er unfortunate the war, slow and small chief difference between this second others with their provincialism. My own unmistakable natural disaster. World steps must be taken to achieve some Bush administration and the Kerry conviction remains, however, that the War I unleashed radical intellectual kind of victory. Right and Left alike administration that was not to be is that paradox of America's present crisis is energies across the world that manifest­ appear mired not only in Iraq but in a the former is unapologetic about using that the path of cowardice and authori­ ed themselves in national and Marxist kind of thinking that cannot move military power in support of American tarianism lies in continuing military revolutions. The conclusion of World beyond the framework of realpolitik. corporate interests. Aside from ceasing adventures abroad and that of courage War II, in contrast, snuffed out those I sympathize with both these posi­ to manipulate foreign regimes by clan­ and charity lies in a turning inward, a energies almost entirely, so that the tions. One must appreciate how attuned destine and public coercion, we might return home, an acceptance of the globe could settle into a cold hypostasis to the media are many of the insurgents reluctantly concede that America and bounty Providence has given. of two powerful ideologies for nearly in Iraq, and how devastating it can be the rest of the world would all be better five decades. to question one's country's beliefs at off if we learned to shift for ourselves. James Matthew Wilson is a Sorin These are crude examples, but I think home when they are threatened abroad. The difficulties of economic autarky Research Fellow. He proudly admits the premise holds: the routine crises of And one must commend the gradualism seem lest costly than those of an ever­ that the only revolution in which he is our history are the birth pangs of beau­ of the political process to the extent that expanding appetite for foreign products truly interested is that of his daughter, tiful ideas becoming actualized and, at it arises from prudent policy rather and natural resources. And, of course, Livia, who rolled over for the first time least as often, the birth pangs of ter­ than prurient party interest. But to autarky need not be confused with iso­ while he was writing this column. He atomas to make the hopeful humanist allow this moment of crisis - this lationism. can be harangued [email protected]. shudder. intractable conflict in Iraq - to pass These are intended as bold ideas sug­ The views expressed in this column September 11th was such a crisis, without the voicing of some few bold gested rather than easy solutions com­ are those of the author and not neces­ where the opportunity for high ideals to . ideals would be a great opportunity manded; and so, third, we might consid- sarily those of The Observer.

EDITORIAL CARTOON LETTER TO THE EDITOR Student goverrunent AMERICAN·S'IYLE DEMOCRACY MAY NEVER CDME not 'in1potent' TO IRAQ, BUT IRAQI·smE DEMOCRACY Maybe I'm not as enlightened as Amanda think she has become all too weary of such dis­ JUST MIGHT GO TO AMEIUCA. Michaels. Maybe I'm not as informed, or as cussion, though, because dialogue is the essential aware of how the campus really operates. But entrance point for change. even if this is the case, I would hate to think that Individual students do not have the ability to the student government is as meaningless and discuss with the University higher-ups their con­ "impotent" as she defmes it to be. cerns. The student government speaks to those After reading Michaels's article ("Lack of concerns and takes upon itself the voice of the Realistic Goals Shocks, Disappoints," Feb. 8) I universal student. Each of the tickets last night began to think that she and I saw two very differ­ mentioned the need for better communication ent student government debates last night. I saw between government and student; each had a four tickets proposing ideas, putting forth plat­ plan for making this communication better than forms, and engaging in a lively discussion of what it already is to improve the system of representa­ they consider to be hot-button issues around our tion that much more. Without the student govern­ campus. Michaels apparently saw eight people ment starting dialogues, no progress would ever who either have no idea what student govern­ be made because the administration would con­ ment means, if they are "clueless," or who, at the tinue to view the students as apathetic and unin­ best, hope that they can trick and cajole the stu­ volved, a reputation some view the student body dent body into voting for them. I saw candidates to have that is in desperate need of reform. And, who really seemed to care about improving Notre to use a gross analogy, without dialogue, the Dame, including the somewhat radically minded greatest reforms of all time would have never Padberg and Coggon. Michaels saw presidential taken place (the calling of the Second Continental and vice presidential hopefuls deluding them­ Congress, the formation of the National selves, thinking they can make a difference in a Assembly). University system controlled by the bureaucracy. We need people to continue the dialogue Student government is, granted, not about com­ because without it, we stand no chance of ever pletely overhauling and modifying the structure seeing any change to the status quo. The four of our school. But it certainly is not as ineffective tickets running for student government presi­ and, ultimately worthless, as Michael's editorial dent-vice president should be applauded for tak­ would lead one to believe. The student govern­ ing the time and effort to see what they think the ment president and vice president, along with the campus wants and to look for the way to discuss other student government bodies, work what I its potential restructuring. assume is tirelessly to fully represent the majori­ ty student opinion. It may take awhile for their Andrew Miller resolutions to amount to anything, but they at sophomore least start the dialogue. Michaels claims that she Dillon Hall has had "enough 'dialogue' over the past year." I Feb. 8 ------

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TOM HANCULAK/Observer Graphic Godmilow, will introduce the By ERIN MCGINN screening. Assistant Scene Editor "Transamerica" (dir. Duncan This Saturday, the DeBartolo Tucker, 2005) 10 p.m. Performing Arts Center will showcase "Transamerica" stars the tal­ "Qlassics: Reimagining Sexuality and ented Felicity Huffman of the Self in Recent American Cinema," "Desperate Housewives" as a student-organized academic film Bree, a California native about event that focuses on several impor­ to undergo sexual reassign­ tant lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans­ ment surgery when she discov­ gender films produced in the past few ers that her son is living in years. New York. The films featured in Saturday's After Bree takes an presentation are well regarded and impromptu f1ight to meet her critically acclaimed not only for their son Toby (Kevin Zegers) for the content but also for the ways in which first time, the two begin a they challenge and re-imagine precon­ cross-country road trip from ceptions of self, community, history the East Coast back to Los and authenticity. Angeles. The "Qlassics" series is a continua­ During their voyage, they tion of the academic mission that origi­ encounter numerous people nally began with the Queer Film and experiences that force Festival, as well as last year's "Gay & them to examine the precon­ Lesbian Film: Filmmakers, Narrative, ceptions that each held regard­ Spectatorships." While last year's col­ ing the other. lection featured Ang Lee's Academy "Transamerica," arguably the most widely known of the films featured in Saturday's Her performance in Award winning "Brokeback Mountain," "Qiassic" film series, stars actress Felicity Huffman, left, as a struggling transsexual. "Transamerica" garnered this year's series provides a new selec­ Huffman both an Oscar nomi- tion of films to raise questions and nation and a Golden Globe win change perspectives. Festival. introduced by Film, Television and for Best Actress. The "Qlassics" series is sponsored by Theatre professor Pamela Wojcik. The screening will be introduced by the Department of Film, Television and "Go Fish" {dir. Rose Troche, 1994) 4 Indiana University South Bend sociolo­ The~e. and co-sponsored by the p.m. "Roy Cohn/Jack Smith (dlr. Jill gy professor Betsy Lucal. ~,&pglisb and History departments as "Go Fish" is a lesbian-themed inde­ Godmilow, 1994) 7 p.m." Each film selected in the "Qlassics" 'VEffl as the Gender Studies Program pendent film directed and co-written "Roy Cohn/Jack Smith" stars Ron series allows viewers to see the com­ and the Hesburgh by Rose Troche (with her Vawter as the nominal character plicated issues and Program in Public then-girl­ in this film, questions broached Service. friend Qlassics: Reimagining an adapta­ The "Qlassics" film with different view- The films to be This year,s series Guinevere tion of a series is a points and unique shown in the provides a new Turner). Sexuality and the Self in theater continuation ofthe perspectives. "Qlassics" series are The film Recent American Cinema piece. He Huffman's award­ following. selection offilms to tells the interprets academic mission winning role in raise questions story of the two sepa­ that originally "Transamerica," and change interrela­ When: Saturday, February lOth rate roles in began with the for example, brings ( dir. Cheryl tionships of Where: Browning Cinema, DeBartolo the film. public attention to Dunye,'1996) 2 p.m. perspectives. an intimate Performing Arts Center The first is Queer Film the difficulties that "Watermelon group of Cost: Free lawyer Roy Festival. transgendered men Woman" tells the friends. Cohn, who and women face in story of Cheryl (Cheryl Dunye), a young The film follows came to a society that often black lesbian who works in a video the exploits of Max (Turner), a young prominence during the heated and seeks clear-cut definitions of gender store in Philadelphia with her best lesbian student, her roommate Kia (T. controversial Communist investiga­ identity and sexual orientation. friend Tamara (Valarie Walker). She Wendy McMillan) and the friends the tions driven by Senator Joseph The films will be shown sequentially tries to make a film about her search two encounter along the way. McCarthy, and who led vicious battles in the DPAC Browning Cinema on for an obscure black actress from the The narrative is laced with a number against the civil rights of homosexuals Saturday. All of the screenings are 1930s who was known as the of discussions on lesbian issues, dream - even though he himself was a free, but do require tickets for admit­ Watermelon Woman. sequences and commentaries directed homosexual. tance. Tickets can be reserved online As Cheryl continues her search, she toward the viewing audience. "Go Secondly, he portrays Jack Smith, an at the DPAC's Web site, performin­ becomes involved with Diana Fish" was nominated for the Grand avant-garde director, actor and author garts.nd.edu, by calling the ticket (Guinevere Turner), a white woman, Jury Prize at the Sundance Film of the provocative film "Flaming office at 574-631-2800 or for purchase which strains her friendship with Festival and won the Teddy Best Creatures" who made homosexuality at the ticket window. Tamara. "Watermelon Woman" won Feature Film award at the Berlin into a central component of his art. the 1996 Teddy Best Feature Film International Film Festival. The film's director, Notre Dame Film, Contact Erin McGinn at award at the Berlin International Film The screening of "Go Fish" will be Television and Theatre professor Jill [email protected]

Photo courtesy of nd.edu Directed by Notre Dame Film, Television and Theatre professor Jill Godmilow, 1994's "Go Fish," directed by Rose Troche, precedes similar programs like "Roy Cohn/Jack Smith" features a dualistic look at the lives of homosexual men. TV's "The L Word" in following the lives and loves of a group of young lesbians.

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LIZ BROWN president vice president MARIS BRAUN

Who They Are Brown, student govern­ ment's current chief execu­ tive assistant, is a junior in Cavanaugh Hall majoring in political science and peace studies. Braun is a sopho­ more in Breen-Phillips Hall majoring in finance.

In Their Words + Top Priority: Brown and Braun plan to further address the issue of com­ munity relations by inte­ grating students into the off-campus community and increasing consumerism at local businesses. Some ideas include a "Taste of South Bend" event, a com­ munity-based curriculum and off-campus Domer Dollars. + First Priority: "Guest Meal Exchange Program." Brown and Braun want to allow students to sub­ she was three and had to have surgery to get it stitute one of their unused meals for a meal removed. Braun skied into a tree and is now for­ voucher to be used as a guest pass for a separate ever indebted to the friend who saved her. meal in the future. + Notable Quote: "If you don't love what you do, you're not going to do it well." In Our Words + Best Idea: A South Bend Regional Airport Bottom Line shuttle, a convenient way to lower costs for stu­ Brown and Braun balance each other well and dents and to encourage use of South Bend trans­ their experience in student government is portation. unmatched by any of the other candidates. They +Worst Idea: None. are articulate and complementary of one another + Most Feasible Idea: Putting suggestion - and both seem genuinely interested in leading forums and student government applications the student body. They have many reasonable online. ideas that they plan to pursue immediately upon + Least Feasible Idea: Getting Notre Dame to taking office. No one can predict how smoothly recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a the women would transition into the highest posi­ University holiday. tions in student government. But the pair's experi­ + Fun Fact: Brown got a pencil in her eye when ence and professionalism are tops in this election.

GARRETT COGGON president

vice president MIKE PADBERG

Who They Are Coggon is a freshman pre-professional studies major living in Zahm Hall. P a db erg is a freshman engineering major living in Zahm Hall.

In Their Words + Top Priority: Havoc. Their campaign revolves around "wreaking havoc" on campus. This is not clearly defined. + First Priority: To begin the five-year process of making Notre Dame an all-male institution again.

In Our Words + Best Idea: Expand the sidewalks so there are lanes for fast and slow walkers. + Worst Idea: Squirrel­ hunting activities. The freshmen want to organize Bottom Line hunting activities and propose squirrels "be Coggon and Padberg are just two more Zahm taken for consumption by slingshots." freshmen running for this office. Although the + Most Feasible Idea: None. havoc-based ideas are entertaining, this ticket + Least Feasible Idea: To eliminate women at has no real plans for student government. These Notre Dame (possibly combine the existing freshmen have creative ideas, many of which women with Saint Mary's - creating something relate to eliminating women at the University, like "Notre Mary's"). They would keep female but their interests might be better served in professors, though they would only teach intro­ another arena than as leaders of the Notre ductory classes. Dame student body. + Fun Fact: Coggon's nickname is Juice. Padberg can wreak havoc with his pinky finger - and Coggon said he can, unfortunately, attest to that. + Notable Quote: "We aren't, to say, 'in bed' with any of the University administrators like some of the other candidates." ------~--

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CIPRIANO RIVERA president

vice president CATHERINE KANE

Who They Are Rivera, formerly a Marine, is a freshman liv­ ing in St. Edward's Hall majoring in accounting and Arabic. Kane is a sopho­ more in Welsh Family Hall majoring in history and pre-professional studies.

In Their Words + Top Priority: Rivera and Kane want to improve the quality of life for stu­ dents and will focus on goals like having ID cards work at all doors in dorms and expanding Domer Dollars usage options. + First Priority: To arrange for roll-over meals in the dining hall so unused meals are not just wasted.

In Our Words + Best Idea: Free tutoring for all students. Bottom Line They want to build on the First Year of Studies The candidates, though they have good inten­ tutoring programs and offer sessions for upper­ tions, are inexperienced and their ideas are not classmen as well. well researched. The duo is unprepared and not + Worst Idea: Student government column in ready to take on the role of representing the The Observer. Notre Dame student body. Their platform is + Most Feasible Idea: Peer advising groups. incomplete, especially in the important realm of + Least Feasible Idea: To get rid of Burger community relations. Rivera and Kane's plans King in LaFortune and replace it with Chipotle. for dining hall and meal plan reform are not They have not researched such a change or feasible. The two do not seem to have a true been in contact with the University. idea of what they would be getting into if elect­ + Fun Fact: Rivera is saving money to climb ed, and they should use next year to get more Mt. Everest. Kane helped deliver her mother's involved in student government. 11th child this summer. + Notable Quote: ''I'm 23. I'm probably older than anyone in this room." Rivera, on why he shouldn't be typecast as an inexperienced fresh­ man.

DANNY SMITH president

vice president ASHLEY WEISS

Who They Are Smith is a junior political science and philosophy major who lives in Alumni Hall. Weiss is a junior English and art history major who lives in Breen­ Phillips Hall. In Their Words + Top Priority: The majority of Smith and Weiss' plans revolve around using technology - whether to download music, spread Domer Dollars off campus or implement electronic foot­ ball ticketing - to benefit students. + First Priority: "Ruckus music downloading." Ruckus Network, Inc. pro­ vides students access to legal downloadable music and video files to all per­ son with an ".edu" email address - and Smith we?" Said in reference to a football ticket system and Weiss want to make sure Notre Dame stu­ based on student IDs, not paper tickets. dents have access to it too. Bottom Line In Our Words Both Smith and Weiss have intense, strong per­ + Best Idea: Multiple Domer Dollar initiatives. sonalities. Both have learned how to lead, with + Worst Idea: Creating more payment options Smith serving as Alumni Hall senator and Weiss for on-campus prescriptions and health care. serving as chair of the Senate Gender Relations Smith and Weiss offered to help students pay committee. This ticket has run its campaign their insurance co-pay if they are unable - a admirably and has talked to numerous adminis­ nice thought, but unrealistic. trators about its proposals. The two have visited + Most Feasible Idea: Student government all dorms to get input and to engage the student blog. body in student government. The resulting plat­ + Least Feasible Idea: Lower tuition. form is ambitious, but not as achievable as + Fun Fact: Smith can whistle five different Brown and Braun's. Ultimately, the downside of ways. At age 12, Weiss was a chess champion­ Smith and Weiss' commendable passion is the and she said she never admits that to anyone. less-than-realistic nature - and importance - + Notable Quote: "If USC can do it, why can't of some of their ideas. Friday, February 9, 2007 The Observer+ ELECTION 2007 page 4 The Observer endorses Brown-Braun ticket

Every year, candidates for just as importantly, she's Brown and Braun have also rough around the edges. Brown and Braun may not student body president and been through the spectrum of tried to update the tired What's more, their ideas - be creative, but they aren't to vice president promise a slew related positions: Campus theme of community rela­ however well intentioned - blame. As most upperclass­ of supposedly feasible initia­ Life Council task force chair, tions, although whether their are too expansive, or simply men understand, student gov­ tives to improve the campus Cavanaugh senator and approach will actually do confusing. Can two students ernment is inherently limited community - and every Sexual Assault Advisory anything to strengthen town­ revolutionize the Health in what it can do. If Notre year, it's a toss-up as to who Committee member, to name gown interaction is doubtful. Services prescription system? Dame doesn't want to create can actually deliver. a few. Braun has also put in However, broad is a relative What about the tuition plan? a guest meal exchange pro­ Platforms get stacked with the time. Between the two of term in this election, where And does free television show gram or make Martin Luther every possible upgrade to them, they've sat on seven of each ticket has gravitated downloading from a service King, Jr. Day a University­ student life in a desperate the nine Student Senate com­ toward student life - proba- that already offers free music recognized holiday - two attempt to win votes, and this mittees. In tak­ bly a reaction to to college students really con- Brown-Braun ideas likely to year is no exception. ing over the O Jheuserver a past focus on stitute a legitimate main plat- face major administrative With their extensive student helm of student heavy, hard-to­ form goal? stumbling blocks - it won't. government experience, Liz government for approach sub­ Cipriano Rivera and That's why working within Brown and Maris Braun have just a one-year Editorial jects, like aca- Catherine Kane also mean the system is a necessity. the best shot at executing term, that kind demic freedom well- but don't know how That's also why having their goals. They're poised of background is essential. and diversity. The Brown­ to even begin. Getting leaders who are articulate and prepared, and while it's Brown and Braun also Braun platform isn't especial­ Chipotle in LaFortune and professional is impor­ almost certain they won't be boast the broadest platform. ly innovative or unique. As requires more research than tant. Of the four pairs run­ able to accomplish every A shuttle to the South Bend mentioned earlier, extending calling the company and ask- ning, Brown and Braun are platform plan - at least in airport seems realistic, since the reach of Domer Dollars is ing if it has any campus loca- the most polished. The two its original form - the two Transpo is always looking to a common theme this cam­ tions. make the best partnership - demonstrate a solid under­ attract college-age riders. paign season and central to Freshmen Garrett Coggan when they talk, it's clear that standing of what channels Organizing a "Taste of South both the Smith-Weiss and and Mike Padberg are clearly their strengths are comple­ they'll have to work through. Bend" event would also be Cipriano Rivera-Catherine in it for the attention. While mentary. Neither dominates Since last spring, Brown achievable, and getting Kane platforms. returning to a more "tradi- "the other. has served as current student Domer Dollars in the Stadium Smith and Weiss come tiona!" all-male Notre Dame The Observer endorses Liz body president Lizzi - something also found on across as natural, genuine isn't going to happen, if elect- Brown and Maris Braun for Shappell's chief executive the Danny Smith-Ashley leaders with lots of ideas. But ed, the pair could probably Notre Dame's 2007-08 stu­ assistant, the No. 3 position Weiss platform - should be they don't seem as practiced deliver on its promise to dent body president and vice in student government. But popular among students. - the presentation is a little wreak havoc. president.

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Celebrities capture attention on Valentine's Day

Given the current holiday climate of love, Valentine's Day, I'm opening myself up to romance and downright commercial senti­ the world and offering my own carefully mentality, I figured I'd factor one of my guarded top five celebrity crushes. They're favorite subjects, celebrities, into the engaging, they're sweet (well, most of Valentine's Day equa- them anyway) and, frankly, they're just tion. How so? By way plain cute. of the omnipresent 5. Jeffrey Dean Morgan celebrity crush. If he sounds unfamiliar, picture a scene C'mon, you know from ABC's "Grey's Anatomy." Young sur­ you've got one. geon Izzie Stevens fmds herself falling in Whether we'd like to love with her funny, sweet and downright admit it or not, all of adorable patient, Denny Duquette. Yes, us are infatuated to that affable donor-list dweller was none some extent with a other than Jeffrey Dean. Despite his ten­ given celebrity. Or two. Analise Lipari dency to play roles in which he dies (his Or, in my case, five and turns on "Grey's," the CW's "Supernatural" counting. Assistant and even Showtime's "Weeds" are dis­ But what is it about Scene Editor turbingly mortality-happy), I'm a fan. celebrities that cap­ Slightly morbid? Perhaps, but he's one of a tures our emotions? select few who has mastered the "five-o­ What makes us do clock perma-shadow and dimples" combo. crazy things like send marriage proposals to fan mail addresses or wait hours for a 4. Russell Crowe Russell Crowe, right, stars opposite Renee Zellweger in 2005's "Cinderella Man." nanosecond-long glimpse of Matt Damon? This occasionally ponytail-sporting Crowe is one among many Hollywood leading men followed closely by female fans. For one thing, they're ridiculously beau­ Aussie needs no introduction. Those who tiful. Hardly surprising, given the primping doubt his talent are silenced by the two in Disney's immortal "102 Dalmatians," smile. Plus, his accent is pretty much and airbrushing that most celebs undergo Oscars in his closet, and those who doubt loan is my favorite Welsh import, right amazing. to look remotely acceptable to the public. his sanity, given his tendency to attack any­ down to his almost unpronounceable name 1. Harrison Ford You've seen those "Celebrities are just like one from a hotel concierge to the (YO-an GRIFF-ith, if you're interested­ Han Solo, Indiana Jones, John Book from us!" columns in "Us Weekly," when Brooke paparazzi, well, we can just forget about which you shouldn't be, because he's mine. "Witness" - no need for clarification. Shields and Kate Hudson are left without that. Anger management? Details, details. Alas.), and with the upcoming "Amazing Harrison is officially the perfect man. 'Nuff makeup or stylists. Scary stuff. Superfluous, really, when you consider that Grace," he'll soon be a secret no longer. said. Maybe it's the films they choose, but this Renaissance man even plays in a band, 2. Hugh Jackman Happy Valentine's Day, kids- from my there's usually some semblance of realistic the elegantly titled Thirty Odd Foot of He sings! He dances! And ... he's mar­ boys to yours. emotion coming from our favorite actors, Grunts. "Maximus! Maximus!" indeed. ried. Despite that minor obstacle, too. There's something we can connect 3. loan Gruffudd Jackman's versatility alone puts him in my with, and, in the depths of our crazy Why put a virtual unknown on this list? top two, as he manages to pull off intensity Contact Analise Lipari at minds, this makes it easier to picture our­ Well, let's face the facts -his last charac­ ("The Prestige"), action ("X-Men"), alipari@nd. edu. selves marrying Colin Firth and having 2.5 ter was, after all, named "Mr. Fantastic." romance ("Kate and Leopold") and even The views expressed in this column are kids and a white picket fence together. Best known for playing Reed Richards in Broadway ("Oklahoma," "The Boy from those of the author and not necessarily So on that note, and in the spirit of "Fantastic Four," as well as the male lead Oz"), all while keeping his trademark those of The Observer.

CD REVIEW R.E.M. collection includes best of early work

The band first formed in the late 70s, with By BRIAN DOXTADER their oldest work appearing in the early Scene Ediror 1980s. It's hard to believe after the mess that It's easy to forget, in the wake of their was the post-"Automatic For the People" downhill slide throughout the 90s and days, but R.E.M. were one of the great beyond, that R.E.M. was once one of the American bands for a brief moment in best and most popular bands in the world. time, forging the way for a myriad of Yet most people forget that R.E.M. were alternative groups. The band's first five once the godfathers of alternative, with an albums form the core of early American appealing sound that blended garage independent music, striking at the rock, folk music and mumbled lyrics. moment in which post-punk was evolving Essentially, R.E.M.'s career has two dis­ into alternative. tinct eras - the independent days (with This isn't the first disc to compile songs IRS) and their time with a major label from R.E.M.'s early days, but it's easily the (Warner). Their first (and arguably best) best, rendering 1988's "Eponymous" albums were on IRS, and those works obsolete. The two-disc set contains all of form the bulk of "And I Feel Fine ... : The the band's hits from the period, such as Best of the I.R.S. Years," a new compila­ "Radio Free Europe," "Fall on Me," "The tion showcasing their early work. One I Love" and "It's the End of the World The band originally consisted of as We Know It," all while mixing in a Michael Stipe (vocals), Bill Berry (drums), good selection of album tracks and fan Mike Mills (bass) and Peter Buck (guitar). favorites like "Pretty Persuasion" and Alternative rockers R.E.M. showcase the music of their earlier days with inde­ R.E.M. is now a trio, with Berry having "Begin the Begin." The earliest songs jan­ pendent label I.R.S. on the band's latest compilation album, "And I Feel Fine." departed following an on-stage aneurysm. gle like The Byrds and feature Stipe's pleasant, mum­ inal version of "Bad Day" (which became pilation that documents the Warner years, bled vocals - a hit in a re-recorded version that "And I Feel Fine" summarizes H.E.M. 's R.E.M. thankfully, few of appeared on "In Time") and the classic career succinctly. At its height, they were these tracks have "Gardening at Night," one of the band's a great band that released a lot of classic And I Feel Fine the keening strain earliest songs. There are few notable albums. But most importantly, H.E.M.'s that he would songs missing, like "Superman" and early work retains a timelessness that adopt later on. "Wolves, Lower," but on the whole it's a doesn't necessarily evoke any particular Capitol/I.R. S. The second disc pretty complete set. Even lesser known era. This is a hallmark of truly great completes this set fan favorites like "Life and How to Live It" music, which is why "And I Feel Fine" is and creates a full and "Cuyahoga" are included, adding real such a Wtllcome compilation. portrait of the depth to the collection. It's these tracks It's a reminder that, while H.E.M. may band by compiling that both illustrate the breadth of R.E.M. 's be best known for their hits, their great­ Recommended tracks: 'Radio Free Europe/ 'Pretty outtakes, b-sides early catalogue as well as help explain ness was borne in the misses. •••• and rarities. why they were such an influential act in Persuasion/ 'The One I Love' and 'Fall on Me' Among the high­ the 1980s. Contact Brian Doxtader at lights are the orig- Along with "In Time," a previous com- [email protected] page 14 The Observer + CLASSIFIEDS Friday, February 9, 2007

NHL Crosby nets only goal of shootout; Caps dethrone Kings

Associated Press Crosby didn't have a point. at the Verizon Center since a 3- Niittymaki stopped 2 loss on April 4, 1998. PHILADELPHIA - Sidney Christensen on the first shot of The game was as close as one Crosby scored the only goal in a the shootout, but Jeff Carter could expect from two strug­ shootout to lift the Pittsburgh missed the net on his chance. gling teams. The Kings entered Penguins over Philadelphia 5-4 Evgeni Malkin and Peter the game having lost 11 of 13, on Thursday night, extending Forsberg traded shots off the while the Capitals had dropped the Flyers' franchise-worst, post. nine of 12. home-losing streak to 13 Fleury, who hasn't lost in reg­ Kings rookie Kopitar scored games. ulation in 11 games since Jan. the only goal of the first period, Mike Knuble's second goal 9, had an assist on Ouellet's a rebound ofT the far post dur­ with 1:24 left in regulation goal. He stoned Mike Richards ing a 5-on-3 power play. forced overtime, and Simon on a short-handed breakaway But Garon, giving 40-year-old Gagne had two power-play in the fmal minute of the second Sean Burke a night off, allowed goals for Philadelphia, which period. three goals in a rough second has the fewest wins (13) and Recchi, a fan favorite during period. He whiffed glove-side on points (34) in the NHL. Flyers two stints with the Flyers, gave Gordon's short-handed shot captain Peter Forsberg had the Penguins a 3-2 lead by scor­ from the blue line, was slow to three assists. ing his 19th goal during a react on a wraparound by Held scoreless during regula­ scramble in front 34 seconds Clymer and let a close-in shot tion, Crosby, the league's scor­ into the third. from Clark trickle over the goal ing leader, beat Antero line. Ovechkin got the second Niittymaki on the Penguins' Capitals 4, Kings 3 assist on Clymer's goal. third shot in the shootout. Dainius Zubrus poked in a Marc-Andre Fleury then rebound 2:28 into overtime Devils 2, Islanders 0 AP stopped Gagne to win it. Thursday night to give the Martin Brodeur posted his Penguins forward Sidney Crosby, right, scores a shoot-out goal With Niittymaki pulled for an Washington Capitals a 4-3 victo­ NHL-best lOth shutout of the on Flyers goalie Antero Nittymaki. The Penguins won 5-4. extra skater, Knuble redirected ry over the Los Angeles Kings. season on Thursday night, stop­ Alexei Zhitnik's slap shot in to Zubrus got his stick on the ping 25 shots to lead the New shutout. He made a great glove saves for the Senators, who lost tie at 4. puck as it lay tantalizing close Jersey Devils to a victory over save on Brendan Witt's slap 3-2 in Buffalo on Wednesday. Mark Recchi and Erik to the goal line, having trickled the New York Islanders. shot with about six minutes to Ottawa is tied for fourth in the Christensen scored 30 seconds past goalie Mathieu Garon and Jamie Langenbrunner broke a play, before stopping Tom Poti, Eastern Conference with the apart early in the third period, off the right post following a scoreless tie midway through Blake and Mike Sillinger during Pittsburgh Penguins, whose 5-4 and Jordan Staal and Michel shot by Alexander Semin. It was the second period and Jay the power play on which shootout win in Philadelphia Ouellet also had goals for the Zubrus' 19th goal. Pandolfo added a short-handed Pandolfo scored. dropped Montreal to sixth. Penguins, the NHL's most Boyd Gordon, Ben Clymer and goal with 3:36 left to lead the The loss overshadowed an Canadiens rookie Guillaume improved team this season. Chris Clark also scored for the Devils to their fourth straight outstanding 35-save perform­ Latendresse scored on a penalty Pittsburgh has won 10 of 12 Capitals, and Alex Ovechkin win and 15th in 20 games. ance by Islanders goalie Rick shot late in the second to cut with two overtime losses. earned a second-period assist to The Devils moved to within DiPietro, who posted his 11th Montreal's deficit to 3-1. The Flyers haven't won at end the longest scoring drought four points of the Buffalo NHL shutout Wednesday. It also The 19-year-old forward was home since beating former of his young career - he had Sabres for the best record in marked the first time in nine awarded his first career penalty coach Ken Hitchcock in his gone three games without a the Eastern Conference. New games that New York failed to shot with 2:28 remaining in the debut with Columbus on Nov. point. Jersey has played one fewer earn a point (5-1-3). frame when he was high­ 24, and have just three victories Anze Kopitar, Alexander game. Brodeur has 90 career sticked and cut on the nose dur­ there in 25 games. Frolov and Lubomir Visnovsky Brodeur, who benefited from shutouts, four behind George ing a breakaway by Phillips, Philadelphia fell to 0-6-1 scored for the Kings, who lost to a shot off the post by Jason Hainesworth for second in NHL who was also assessed a minor against Pittsburgh this season. the Capitals on the road for the Blake in the second period, had history. Terry Sawchuk has the penalty. That was served after It was just the second time in 33 first time in nearly nine years. to work hard late to preserve record with 103. Latendresse scored his 11th games the Penguins won when They had gone 4-0 with one tie his 90th career regular-season Langenbrunner started and goal. ended the play on the Devils' Ottawa has allowed goals on first goal. He sent a back pass each of the four penalty shots from along the boards in the they have faced this season, Devils zone to Paul Martin. The including three against Emery defenseman made a quick at home. cross-ice pass that sent Zach With Andrei Markov sidelined Parise and Travis Zajac on a by a knee injury for a third break. straight game, Montreal's Islanders defenseman Bruno defense took another hit when Gervais prevented Parise from veteran Craig Rivet was unable getting a good shot, but DiPietro to play because of illness. seemed to lose his footing. Phillips opened the scoring at Langenbrunner swatted the 4:32 with a slap shot off loose puck past him on the sec­ Cristobal Huet's glove for his ond try. seventh goal. The Montreal goalie raised his hands to his Senators 4, Canadiens 1 head as he flopped face down Dany Heatley scored his on the ice after watching the team-high 32nd goal early in puck trickle slowly in behind the second period and Peter him Schaefer scored during a power Huet stuck out his right pad to play later in the period, leading deny Andrej Meszaros' shot the Ottawa Senators to a victory from the slot later in the period. over the Montreal Canadiens on Ottawa defenseman Anton Thursday night. Volchenkov recorded his second Jason Spezza scored his 21st straight assist 56 seconds into with 1:31 remaining, an unas­ the middle period when Heatley sisted effort that pushed Ottawa made it 2-0 after he took Jason one point ahead of Montreal for Spezza's centering pass and second place in the Northeast beat Huet from the slot. AP Division. Schaefer increased the lead to Islanders forward Andy Hilbert, center, is checked by Devils center John Madden, left, and Chris Phillips scored in the three with his 1Oth of the sea­ defenseman Brad Lukowich during New Jersey's 2-0 win in the Meadowlands Thursday. first and Ray Emery made 27 son at 16:05.

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NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL NCAA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Bulldogs break leash on 3s In battle of arch rivals, Butler sets league mark Duke returns the favor for long-range jumpers Associated Press Larkins had 14 rebounds for the Associated Press Tar Heels l24-1, 8-1), but star CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -Duke point guard Ivory Latta finished CLEVELAND - As one of was here before, carrying the with just nine points on 3-of-20 Butler's guards dribbled up the No. 1 ranking onto its biggest shooting and missed all 11 of her court in the final seconds of rival's home court - only to 3-point attempts. the first half, a lonely voice have North Carolina snatch it "It's pretty simple - we've just from the stands pleaded for away. got to shoot the ball better," mercy. Not this time. By twice turning North Carolina coach Sylvia "Campbell," the fan yelled back the Tar Heels' late come­ Hatchell said. "I don't know toward Bulldogs forward Pete back attempts, these determined we've ever had a game ... where Campbell. "Please, stop shoot­ Blue Devils wouldn't let it hap­ the rest of the team shot as poor­ ing!" pen again. ly as we did." Sorry, too late. The damage Abby Waner scored six of her North Carolina twice rallied to had already been done. 16 points during the decisive sec­ tie in the second half, the last Campbell made six of his ond-half spurt, and top-ranked coming when Alex Miller's eight 3-pointers in the frrst half Duke held off No. 2 North jumper with 7:50 left made it 47- and finished with 28 points, Carolina 64-53 on Thursday 47. and No. 10 Butler showed off night. Duke countered with a clinch­ its outside touch by making a "It's a new year. It's a whole ing 14-3 spurt led by Waner and school record 20 3s in a 92-50 new team," Waner said. "I didn't Bales. Bales started the run with blowout of Cleveland State on enjoy last year's game here so a wide-open layup and later Thursday night. much. Obviously, you think about added an 18-footer, and Waner Campbell finished 8-of-11 on AP what they brought last year, and then scored three straight bas­ 3s and the Bulldogs went 20- Butler forward Brandon Crone, right, drives against Cleveland what you'd change, but it was a kets. of-33 from behind the arc, also State forward J'Nathan Bullock in the Bulldogs' 92-50 win. whole new year." Her last field goal deflated the setting Horizon League and Wanisha Smith had all 17 of sellout crowd at Carmichael arena records. this season, dominated the with 14:43 left in the first half. her points in the fir"st half, Auditorium. Waner drove toward "It was one of the best dis­ overmatched Vikings (8-18, 2- By the time Lickliter subbed Lindsey Harding added 16 points the corner, then pulled up and plays of shooting I've ever 11) from the opening tip. Mike for him just six minutes later, and Alison Bales had 14 knocked down a jumper, making seen," said first-year Cleveland Green added 14 points, the 6-foot-7 junior, who began rebounds for the Blue Devils (25- it 57-50 with 2:40 to play. State coach Gary Waters. "''ve Brandon Crone 13 and A.J. his college career at Indiana­ 0, 10-0 Atlantic Coast "I thought that was the dag­ seen one guy get in the zone, Graves 12 for the Bulldogs, Purdue-Fort Wayne, hit five Conference). ger," Goestenkors said. but the whole team in a zone? who set season-highs in points, consecutive 3s - each one Duke overcame second-half Duke's lead grew to 61-50 on a I want to say it was embar­ field goals, assists and margin tickling the bottom of the net foul trouble and held off the Tar late free throw by Bales, who rassing, but we contested most of victory. - to help the Bulldogs open a Heels at every critical juncture, overcame a rough offensive of those shots, and they went "On any given night, we're 29-8 lead. improving to 8-0 against ranked game - finishing with just seven in." capable of that," Butler coach "A lot of them were really teams and snapping a five-game points - by blocking seven shots Ranked higher in the AP's Todd Lickliter said. "Pete's a good looks," Campbell said. losing streak to North Carolina and affecting several others. poll than at any time in school great shooter, but it goes back "We moved the ball extremely - including a surprisingly lop­ "Offensively, she didn't score history, Butler (23-2, 11-1 to guys sharing the basket­ well, that was the key to start­ sided loss here last year in the much, but defensively, she was a Horizon) extended its winning ball." ing off well. It just seems like a frrst 1-2 matchup in the history monster," Goestenkors said. "She streak to nine in a row with an J'Nathan Bullock scored 18 lot of my shots are open, and of the rivalry. changed so many shots." eye-popping display of offen­ points and Victor Morris 12 to I'm just doing my best to knock "It makes us feel a little bit bet­ Duke avenged its previous visit sive efficiency and marksman­ lead the Vikings. them down." ter about the losses we had in to Chapel Hill - a 77-65 loss to ship. Campbell, who has made 62 Waters briefly switched from the past, but not much," Duke the Tar Heels - and earned its Butler, which knocked off percent (44-of-71) of his 3- a man-to-man defense to a 2-3 coach Gail Goestenkors said. first victory against North Notre Dame, Indiana, point tries in the last 111 zone, but that hardly slowed Camille Little scored a season­ Carolina in the post-Alana Beard Tennessee and Gonzaga earlier games, came off the bench the Bulldogs or Campbell. high 21 points and Erlana era.

NBA Pierce ready to read up on Celtics' long tale of woes

Associated Press loss in a row - one for each of Pierce missed 22 games with a the titles that once made them stress reaction in his foot, then the pride of the NBA. The league went back to sick bay with an BOSTON - Paul Pierce didn't record of 23 straight in one sea­ infection and fever just as he was get a chance yet to read the inspi­ son was set by the Vancouver on the verge of returning. rational book Celtics owner Wyc Grizzlies in 1996 and matched by "Obviously, it's a tough break," Grousbeck left for him. The the Denver Nuggets in '98. coach Doc Rivers said. "But we've Boston captain was in the hospi­ "Every game they're close," gotten used to that." tal with an elbow infection that Grousbeck said. "Every game, The Celtics are 2-21 without derailed his return from a bad there's two or three players that Pierce, prompting one fan to hold foot, and the book remained in succeed. There's someone scoring up a poster that said: "Wanted: his locker. 23, someone scoring 27, getting Paul Pierce. Reward: a win." Wally Szczerbiak left the book rebounds, people diving for loose Pierce was released from the behind when he went to get his balls. There's a lot to like about it, hospital on Thursday. ankle taped after a 91-79 loss to and they're playing hard for Doc. Szczerbiak had already the Miami Heat extended "But it's time for a 'W."' sprained each ankle before Boston's franchise-record losing The Celtics won 16 titles from attempting to block a shot on streak to 16 games Wednesday. 1957-86 to establish themselves Wednesday night and landing on And Tony Allen's copy of "The as the NBA's most prolific the foot of Leon Powe, who was Adversity Advantage," by blind dynasty. But it's been a long time sitting near the end of the Bosto·n mountaineer Erik Weihenmayer, since the Celtics, who named bench. was still in his locker, too; it's their mascot "Lucky" and wear a "Step on your teammate's foot probably tough to carry a lot of shamrock on their uniforms, have on the bench? What else can go stuff when you're walking in a had any good fortune. wrong?" Szczerbiak said. "It's full leg cast. The deaths of Heggie Lewis and like, gee. it's one of those things. The first blind climber to sum­ Len Bias; the transparent tanking ... It's just frustrating, right when mit Mount Everest, Weihenmayer of the 1996-97 season in an I was starting to feel better." was honored during a break in attempt to obtain Tim Duncan, l{ivers joked that he would go the Heat game Wednesday night only to get a bad draw in the lot­ to a seven- or eight-man rotation as part of the Celtics' "Heroes tery; the disastrous tenure of Hick - "If we have seven or eight Among Us" campaign. Grousbeck Piti.no- all set back the quest for guys" -but otherwise wouldn't insisted the visit was long­ banner No. 17. change his approach. planned and not timed to snap This year, it's been injuries that "First of all, I am who I am. I the team out of its franchise­ left the youngest team in the ain't changing," he said. "I record losing streak. league without veteran leader­ believe in what I believe in oflim­ "If there's an advantage in ship, or talent. sively and defensively. And that adversity, I haven't found it yet," Center Thea Hatliff played just ain't changing. And I believe it's he said. two games before being sidelined the right thing, you just have to AP Neither has his team. with a bulging disc. Allen tore his stick with it." Boston forward Paul Pierce is learning how to act as a captain for The Celtics matched their ACL just as he was emerging with But it would be nice to get a lit­ the worst team in the NBA. The Celtics have lost 16 straight. magic number with their 16th a streak of 20-point games. tle luck.

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CYCLING Embattled Landis won't race in France in 2007

counsel's request that they sus­ the French agency to hold off "Floyd is pleased that the Lance Armstrong. Tour de France champ pend this proceeding," until after the U.S. ageney AFLD has agreed with his Landis insisted again on his agrees to doping terms spokesman Michael Henson rules. The USADA will hold its council's request that they sus­ innocence at a fundraising said. hearings May 14. pend this proceeding until the rally in New York on Earlier, AFLD president "In this case, and in order to (USADA) hearing is held in Wednesday night. He vowed to Associated Press Pierre Bordry said Landis avoid any misunderstanding, I May," Henson said by tele­ fight the "lack of leadership at PARIS - Floyd Landis will "understood perfectly that if he agree to voluntarily not partici­ phone. the top of cycling and at the skip the Tour de France - and didn't act today, we would start pate in any professional or Landis' urine sample after a top of the anti-doping agen­ all races in France this year - the procedure immediately." amateur cycling nvent in 17th-stage win in last year's cies." as part of an agreement with Landis will go before the U.S. France until December 31, Tour de France was found to Bordry said Landis reserves French doping authorities in a Anti-Doping Agency on May 14 2007, and in par- contain elevated the right to contest the French case that could strip him of and, following that, the AFLD ticular the Tour testosterone to lab, but maintains the "A" and cycling's most prestigious title. will deliver its verdict in June. de France 2007," "We will let Landis epitestosterone "B" samples both showed posi­ Last year's Tour champion "We will let Landis defend Landis said in levels. He risks tive readings. had hip-replacement surgery 4 himself as he wishes," Bordry the letter. defend himself as being the first "The 'A' sample tested posi­ 1/2 months ago and was said. Bordry said he wishes." rider in the 104- tive for testosterone. So we unlikely to have competed in The American, who has Landis deserves year history of the asked Mr. Landis, at the time, this year's Tour. l-Ie agreed denied wrongdoing, did not to be heard by race to be stripped if he wanted to do a 'B' sample Thursday not to race again in appear at Thursday's meeting the USADA. Pierre Bondry of his title. test," Bordry said. "A 'B'-sam­ France until 2008, and in of the AFLD's nine-member However, Bordry AFLD president Prudhomme has ple test was done at Chatenay­ return the French anti-doping panel, but sent a lawyer who echoed Tour de said the Tour no Malabry in the presence of an agency postponed its decision read his request for a delay. France president longer considers expert nominated by Mr. on whether to suspend him In the letter, a copy of which Christian Prudhomme's senti­ him the winner. Landis, (and) paid by him." from competing in France for a was obtained by The ment that the American agency Landis argues that the Also present, Bordry said, maximum of two years because Associated Press, Landis said was dragging out its process. Chatenay-Malabry laboratory were "an expert nominated by of a positive doping test. the parallel cases in France Landis spokesman Michael which carried out the tests is the USADA, and an expert "Floyd is pleased that the and the United States were Henson said Landis was happy unreliable, a view shared by nominated by the International AFLD has agreed with his complicating matters. lie asked with the AFLD's decision. seven-time Tour champion Cycling Union."

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MEN'S TENNIS No.9 Irish take five-game win streak on road

unaware." By DEIRDRE KRASULA The Irish have dominated in the Sports Wrirer past against the Badgers -- Notre Dame is 42-16 against Wisconsin Upsets aren't anything foreign to in all-time series. The Badgers Notre Dame and Wisconsin. The have struggled against the Irish in question is, can the Badgers get recent years, failing to produce a another one tllis weekend? win in their last fifteen meetings The No. 9 Irish come off' a suc­ Notre Dame defeated cessful three-match weekend at WISconsin 6-1 at home last year. home where they defeated No. 13 Notre Dame will look to contin­ Florida State and Toledo 5-2 and ue to dominate in doubles play, 7-0. respectively. Bayliss said. The The Irish also upset "It was a great Irish took the dou­ then No. 8 Duke 6-1 ble point in both to further their weekend for us, but matches against record to 5-1. it's kind of like Toledo and Duke to "It was a great winning the first take the 1-0 lead weekend for us but early. The team it's kind of like win­ inning of a will look to gain ning the first inning nine-inning game. that advantage of a 9-inning Our season is not a again in Madison. game," Notre Dame "It helps so much coach Bobby spring, it's a to start off with that Bayliss said. "Our marathon. " doubles point in season is not a hand," Bayliss said. sprint it's a "The momentum Bobby Bayliss marathon." that it gives you, Wisconsin is a Irish coach particularly on the clear underdog road, puts you in a against Notre Dame, even after position where you feel like really upsetting No. 10 Miami 4-3 on the have a chance to win the match." VANESSA GEMPIS/The Observer road Monday. The match was tied A win against Wisconsin will Andrew Roth returns a serve Feb. 2 against Florida State at the Eck Tennis Pavilion. Although at three with only the No. 2 singles give the Irish the consistency that Roth lost this match to Chris Clouer at No. 6 singles, the Irish topped the Seminoles 5-2. match left to play. Badger junior Bayliss said the team has been Nolan Polley dropped the first set looking for. Notre Dame upset the postseason was not good Notre Dame will look to build off a challenging team, and welcomes 3-6 to Josh Cohen, but rallied to Ohio State for the Buckeyes' first enough. Bayliss said that senior its success as they head to the opportunity. take the next two sets 6-4, 7-6 for loss, who finished the season No. captain Stephen Bass along with Wisconsin Friday night to prepare "It's going to be a good opportu­ victory. 4, last year. But the team did not fellow classmates Barry King and for Sunday. Bayliss said the team nity for us because in the next "For an indoor team to go out­ see the desired results for the rest Ryan Keckley have really aided would have to make an adjust­ rankings WISconsin is going to go doors and play a match like that of the season. Although they won the Irish in their quest for success ment to WISconsin's slower courts way up having beat a top-1 0 with no preparation is a pretty the Big East Championship and tllis year. will be a trial for Notre Dame but team," he said. impressive feat," Notre Dame finished 19-9, losing to top-seeded "I think the senior leadership that the practice time Saturday coach Bobby Bayliss said. "So we Georgia in the Sweet 16 of the has been extraordinary this year," will help. Contact Deirdre Krasula at certainly won't be caught NCAA Tournament, just playing in Bayliss said. Bayliss expects Wisconsin to be [email protected]

MLB Selig says MLB will recognize Bonds if he passes Aaron

Associated Press Giants games if and when "I wasn't there when Roger sons in 1975 and '76 with the that every other record in base­ Bonds closes in on the mark. Clemens won his 300th game. Selig-owned Milwaukee ball that's been broken was SAN FRANCISCO -- Barry Selig insisted that Major That's a matter I'll determine at Brewers? handled." Bonds might get a telephone League Baseball would cele­ some point in the future," Selig "It is a fact Hank Aaron and I There has been wide specula­ call from baseball commissioner brate Bonds' potential feat said at a baseball luncheon have been friends for 50 years, tion Selig would prefer that Bud Selig instead of a hand­ exactly as it does any other hosted by Fox Sports Bay Area. close friends," Selig said. "When Bonds just retire now to avoid shake if the San Francisco major milestone, such as a "Let me say it, and I'm not you're the commissioner, you further scrutiny as the seven­ Giants slugger breaks Hank pitcher's 300th win. Last year, going to say anymore. That's it." just don't think about that. I time NL MVP pursues the mark Aaron's home run record. Selig telephoned San Diego clos­ Does he even want Bonds to have said before if and when of Hammerin' Hank. The 42- Selig wouldn't say Thursday er Trevor Hoffman when he pass the 755 homers of Aaron, Barry Bonds breaks that record year-old Bonds, whose $15.8 whether he would attend any became the career saves leader. who played his final two sea- it will be handled the same way million, one-year contract with the Giants remains unresolved less than a week before the team begins spring training, begins his 22nd major league season only 22 homers from passing Aaron -- and Bonds is healthier now than in recent seasons. "This is a matter between the Giants and Barry," said Selig, who was treated to his favorite frozen custard dessert flown in from Milwaukee. "As far as I'm concerned, as long as things that are being done are in the best interest of the sport, whether it's contractual or any­ thing else, I don't make those judgments." Bonds and the Giants have differing views of certain lan­ ,------~ I , ' \ guage in the deal and Bonds has yet to sign a revised version that Receive a 2 liter Coke product for 99¢ omits the promotional clause that runs afoul of baseball's new with the purchase of a $5 To Go Pizza. labor agreement. The version Bonds signed did contain a pro­ vision that says the Giants can terminate the contract if Bonds is indicted. This season, there will be fur­ ther speculation about whether Sbarro accepts • f his quest for the record was '' , I~ fueled by steroids. Bonds long '~------' has denied knowingly using steroids. page 20 The Observer + SPORTS Friday, February 9, 2007

ND WOMEN'S TENNIS Irish look to build upon No.2 finish at ITAs

match this spring because pie team members. ranked teams from across so far in dual match play. Team to face first Big they played too much in the Meanwhile, the Irish are the country. "[Ciobanu is] a great com­ Eastopponentof'07 fall. recovering from their 4-2 "[How we played there I petitor," Louderback said. "[Seniors Christian and loss against No. 1 Georgia gave us the confidence that "She volleys well, hits Catrina Thompson] and Tech in the ITA Team Indoor we can play ground By CHRIS HINE [sophomore] Kelcy Tefft have Finals Sunday. with anyone in strokes well Spons Writer to sit out a match, and we "I thought we played well the country," "/ thought we played and serves may sit out one or two on against Georgia Tech," Louderback well against Georgia well. She's got On the heels of their sec­ Friday," Louderback said. "There are Tech. We definitely a lot of speed ond-place finish at the ITA Louderback said. "We defi­ 10-15 teams and covers the National Team Indoor said. "We won't "It's our first Big nitely had a that could win had a chance to win it court. As a Championships last weekend decide who will East team we play chance to win it the NCAA if we could've won the freshman - the best in program histo­ sit until Friday if we could've Tournament doubles point.,, especially, she ry - the Irish resume dual morning. and they are won the doubles this year, and does a great meet play today against Big They've had always big point. [Georgia that's a good job." East foe Louisville at 2 p.m. some injury matches.,, Tech I played a thing." Jay Louderback So far this at the Eck Tennis Pavilion. problems so lot more confi­ Freshman Irish coach season, Notre "It's our first Big East team we'll see where dent after they Cosmina Dame has we play and they are always they're at Jay Louderback got the doubles Ciobanu contin- posted four big matches," Notre Dame Friday morn­ Irish coach point." ued her strong play at the wins against teams in the coach Jay Louderback said. ing." Sunday's tournament, winning each of ITA top-25 rankings, includ­ Louderback said the No. 3 Louisville match marked the four singles matches she ing a 4-3 win over No. 6 Irish (5-1) will use this enters the contest after drop­ the first time in 10 tourna­ played. Ciobanu finished sec­ Northwestern in the semifi­ match against the No. 71 ping its last two matches ment appearances the Irish ond to fellow freshman nals of the ITA Indoors. Cardinals as an opportunity against Troy and SMU, and advanced to the finals of the Colleen Rielley at the ITA to sit at least one of three the team has struggled with ITA Indoors, a tournament Midwest Regionals in Contact Chris Hine at players who need to miss a illness and injuries to multi- that featured many top- October and has a 6-0 record [email protected]

SMC BASKETBALL 'EAAilVlKa KalatnazOO SUMMER LANGUAGE GRANTS is next test UNDERGRADUATE COMPETITION TO CONTINUE FOREIGN for Belles LANGUAGE STUDY DURING THE SUMMER. Grants are designed to cover only a portion of program costs. By DAN COOPER Sports Writer The Belles will look to rebound from Monday's debacle For details and application forms, go to: at Calvin when they travel to http://www.nd.edu/-sumlang/ or Kalamazoo and face the Hornets Saturday at 3 p.m. Saint Mary's had won four Pick up applications from the Office of International Studies- (154 Hurley Building- Ph 1-5203) straight before the 75-44 loss to Calvin. The Belles shot a dismal 21 percent from the floor in that application deadline: Friday, MARCH 2, 2007 game and committed a season­ worst 17 turnovers. The Belles - now 9-11 overall and 8-5 in conference play - will face the Hornets, who are 3-18 and 2-11 in the MIAA, for Sponsored by the Office of International Studies, the College of Arts and Letters, the Nanovic Institute for European Studies & the second time this year. The the Mendoza College of Business Belles easily won the first meet­ ing in a 70-42 romp. With the conference tourna­ ment fast approaching, the Belles hope to hold on to the third spot they currently occupy Turtle Creek ApartiDent HoiDes in the conference standings. Junior guard Alison Kessler will look to surpass the 1,000- point mark for her career in Saturday's game. Kessler is just THE Place to be at ND!! 13 points shy of the milestone, which only seven players in Join us at the Clubhouse on February 14th for a school history have attained. The Belles have worked on rebounds during the last few Valentine's Day Open House weeks of practice, and their hard work has shown come From 10 am to 6 pm! game time. Against Calvin, Saint Mary's outrebounded the All Current & Future Residents are Comets by a 46-42 margin. Another Saint Mary's strength Invited to Dip into a BUFFET of is free throw shooting. The Belles have stayed consistent from the charity stripe all year, CHOCOLATE GOODIES making it to the line 99 times more than their opponents. Free throws account for 25 percent of TREATS, Saint Mary's scoring output this season. After a tough loss, the Belles OHMY! are favored against Kalamazoo. The win would be crucial to building momentum for the rest 1710 Turtle Creek Drive of the season. South Bend, IN 46637 Contact Dan Cooper at Ph 574-272-8124 dcooper1 @nd.edu Friday, February 9, 2007 The Observer + SPORTS page 21 Defend WOMEN'S lACROSSE continued from page 24 game - in a December series, Irish open allowing three goals in each of their two wins over the Wolverines, and have since lowered their goals-allowed season at average to 1.73 goals per game. Irish goalie Dave Brown con­ Darhnouth tinues to make a strong bid for the llobey Baker every week­ end, holding the second-best ND looks for revenge goals-against average in the country (1. 70) behind against the team that Vermont's Joel Fallon (1.66). Brown's dominance is aided by ended its 2006 season the 22.9 shots per game that his blueliners allow the oppo­ By MICHAEL BRYAN nent to get off. Sports Writer "You're not going to get many pucks past [Brown]. At the beginning of last sea­ that's your first issue," son, Notre Dame was picking Mavericks coach Mike Kemp up the pieces from a 3-12 year. said. "They have a good, solid This season, though, the Irish defensive corps and just with are preseason No. 5 nationally. the system they play, they What a difference a year don't give you many options. makes. They always have numbers The Irish surprised the back." lacrosse world last season with Another key matchup will be a 15-4 record and trip to the the battle between the NCAA semifinals. So it's easy to Maverick power play and Irish see why they aren't sneaking penalty kill. The two teams up on anyone in 2007. met Nov. 24-25 in Omaha and The Irish open their season split a series that saw Notre Saturday, traveling to face No. Dame lose 3-2 on a late power­ 6 Dartmouth in an exhibition play goal by defenseman Juha match. Although it is presea­ Uotila in the second game. son, the game will carry a little The Mavericks power play extra meaning. has continued to capitalize on Dartmouth, the last team its opponent's mistakes, con­ Notre Dame faced last season, verting .217 percent of its eliminated the Irish in the chances. But the Irish penalty NCAA semifinals 14-8. kill has made a name for itself "Facing Dartmouth again will as well, successfully running definitely be extra motivation down .915 percent of its man­ for the team," Irish coach disadvantage situations. Tracy Coyne said. "We're really "That's part and parcel of excited to go against someone their whole offense," Jackson new after weeks of scrimmag­ said. "The power play - JESSICA LEE/The Observer ing against ourselves, and this you're going to have to defend Center Kevin Deeth carries the puck up the ice against Miami Jan. 26 in a 4-1 Irish win. The game will be a good gauge of well against it too. And the Irish will defend their No. 1 ranking at home against Nebraska-Omaha tonight. what is working and what best defense is not taking needs change." penalties, if you can avoid it." cleosis, but he began to skate suspending two of its players and defense in 30 games for Facing the highly ranked Big Notre Dame got banged up in practice this week for the for the season this week. the Mavericks. Henderson had Green squad will help prepare as the season progressed into first time in several weeks. The Omaha World-Herald one assist in 12 games. the Irish for a very difficult the grind of late January and "[The injuries disrupt] things reported Monday that the "It's like I've always said, schedule, featuring seven early February, losing three because this time of the year, Mavericks suspended senior one person's misfortune is teams ranked in the preseason players to injury and sickness. you like to get your lines the Bobby Henderson and sopho­ another person's opportunity," top 20. Senior Meghan Murphy Junior defenseman Dan way you want them for the rest more Adam Bartholomay for Kemp told The Observer said the team enjoys the chal­ VeNard has missed over a of the year," Jackson said. "I the remainder of the season on Thursday. "So hopefully some­ lenge. month due to a lower body keep switching them because violation of team rules after body will pick up the slack." "We would have it no other injury, and senior forward Josh we can't find good combina­ they were arrested on suspi­ Tonight's game will begin at way," Murphy said. "We know Sciba will be out for at least tions. When everybody was cion of public intoxication 7:30 in the Joyce Center, while we need to be tested and chal­ this weekend with an upper healthy, I just had a pretty Sunday. Saturday's contest will get a lenged throughout the season body injury. Sophomore center good feeling of what our best With 10 goals, Bartholomay 7:05 start. to fine-tune our skills and Christian Hanson will continue combinations were." was the third-leading goal strategies." to sit out for the series against Nebraska-Omaha has had its scorer for Nebraska-Omaha Contact Kyle Cassily at The team will be led by a tal­ the Mavericks with mononu- own serious problems recently, and had played both offense [email protected] ented group of returning starters, including three mem­ bers of the preseason All-Big East team. Junior midfield/attack Caitlin McKinney and sophomore mid­ field/attack Jillian Byers were unanimous selections to the team, joined by senior defend­ er Meaghan Fitzpatrick. While outside expectations for the Irish are very high this season, the team's expectations may be higher still. "It's not about just getting to the NCAA semis anymore," senior midfielder Lena Zentgraf said. "It's about win­ ning the next two games for the championship." Notre Dame's other main goal this season will be win­ ning the inaugural Big East tournament. "We're tired of finishing run­ ner-up - we want to win the Big East and take our place among the other elite teams at Notre Dame," Coyne said. "This is absolutely the most talented and experienced team I've ever coached, and the Big East and national champi­ onships are our ultimate goals." Contact Michael Bryan at [email protected] page 22 The Observer + SPORTS Friday, February 9, 2007

Jackson. A rebound bucket by ankle Jan. 27 against Villanova DePaul forward Marcus Heard - had 15 points and nine Loss cut the lead to one. rebounds. continued from page 24 , Still, the Irish had a 66-65 Chandler earned the Endall lead with 27 seconds left and Smith Award as the game's the ball - and Kurz's lower the shot clock turned off. That MVP and gave the Irish fits body. Kurz and Irish coach meant the Blue Demons (14- inside all night. Mike Brey looked for a foul 11, 5-6 Big East) would have to "[Chandler's] so active. call, but received nothing. foul. Notre Dame put the ball Physically he's at a whole other "I definitely think I got in the hands of its best free­ level - a very, very talented fouled, but you know, what are throw shooter, guard Colin young man," Brey said. "He you going to do," Kurz said. Falls, near half court. plays with such a nice "You can't harp on one play. DePaul guard Draelon Burns demeanor. He never gets rat­ It's in the referee's hands, and stole the ball from Kurz and tled. There's not a better raw you're on the road and tough found a streaking Chandler talent in our league than this things happen." down court, who slammed in kid." Brey said he designed the the 6 7-66 go-ahead bucket for Notre Dame got off to a fast final play for Jackson to get the Blue Demons. start, utilizing offensive into the lane and make some­ "Certainly they were in a sit­ rebounds and Blue Demons thing happen off the dribble. uation where I thought they turnovers to take an 11-0 lead. "They defended [the last were going to foul and proba­ Irish forward Luke llarangody play] very well. Having said bly would have sometime in had four points during that that, we still had some oppor­ that sequence," Brey said. "I stretch, but would not score tunities with rebounds and guess we lost the ball some­ the rest of the night. lin fin­ stuff," Brey said. "Usually a how. That's the guy I want ished with four points on 2-for- put-back gets you the win or shooting free throws. So I felt 1 0 shooting and nine the tie in those situations. We pretty good when he caught it rebounds. had two of them and couldn't 70 feet from the basket." The Blue Demons didn't convert it." Falls led the Irish with 20 panic, attacking the Irish The Irish (18-6 overall) points on 7-for-11 shooting, defense to get high-percentage grabbed a 66-63 lead with 2:04 while Kurz - who was back in shots and get back in the remaining in the game, thanks the starting lineup for the first game. They went on a 10-0 run to a 3-pointer by guard Tory time since suffering a sprained to take a 24-20 lead with 10:24 left in the first half. After that, DePaul went eold, converting two of its last 11 field-goal attempts in the half. But the Irish could not capital­ ALLISON AMBROSE/The Observer ize. Guard Russell Carter, left, goes up against DePaul forward Notre Dame's lead never got Wilson Chandler at the Allstate Arena. higher than three the rest of the game. 7-for-22 beyond the arc and 2 record and will have a week The second half saw the scored only five bench points to off before facing Providence teams go back and forth. DePaul's 20. The Blue Demons next Thursday at the Joyce DePaul started hot again, grab­ kept Notre Dame guard Russell Center. bing a 48-42 lead with 14:36 Carter in check, limiting him to "Big East basketball is hum­ left. but then cooled off. The just nine points, while the Irish bling, but I still like our posi­ Irish chipped away, and then cracked down on the defensive tion, even though this one retook the lead 55-54 with glass, allowing just six second­ hurts," Brey said. "We got a 8:34 remaining, but would not chance points. Burns grabbed week to get a little healthy first be on the upside of the score­ seven rebounds to go along and then work on some things ALLISON AMI:IROSE/The Observer board until Jackson's 3-pointer with 11 points on 4-for-12 before Providence." DePaul guard Cliff Clinkscales (12) and his teammates celebrate with just over two minutes left. shooting for the Blue Demons. with students and fans on the floor of the Allstate Arena after Offensively, the Irish shot 41 The Irish wrapped up their Contact Chris Hine at DePaul's 67-66 win over Notre Dame Thursday. percent for the game, but only three-game road trip with a 1- [email protected]

Purdue 24-3. strongest challenge will be on Air Force. "I believe that they No matter the personnel The Irish women topped the the side of the epee fencers .... will be a challenge for our girls, problems, Bednarski said Duke Duke Hoosiers 23-4, the Spartans 25- It will be a challenge for our especially." is always a tough environment. continued from page 24 2 and the Boilermakers 27-0. epees, both women and men." On the men's side of the "It's a lot of noise, a lot of The women foilists turned in Air Force senior epeeist sabre, the Irish will be without cheering and a lot of emotions men's and women's rankings. the best performance for Notre Jason Stockdale finished eighth 2006 NCAA runner-up Patrick going around," he said. Last week at the Midwest Dame, finishing 27-0. in the 2006 NCAA Ghattas. The senior will be That is, if the Irish ever get Duals, the Irish finished 3-0 on But Bednarski knows the Championships. The Falcons competing in international there. both the men's and the Irish must do even better to will also challenge the Irish in competition this weekend to women's side. The Notre Dame beat the top teams at Duke. the sabre, Bednarski said. garner points and increase his men beat Indiana 22-5, "I hope they will fence better "They are expanding their national ranking ahead of the Contact Ken Fowler at Michigan State 20-7 and than last week," he said. "The program," Bednarski said of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. kfowler 1 @nd.edu

fide center, which lends its games, an impressive offensive 3.9 more than Notre Dame. Providence. They return home offense to a more fast-paced, display against West Virginia Rebounding will be addressed to host Georgetown and DePaul guard-dominated style. and a defensive shutdown of in practices leading up to the Rutgers, and finally travel to continued from page 24 "They really play a five out, Louisville. Guard Charel Allen game. DePaul in their final game of five guards kind of offense," led the Irish with 21 points on "We just need to keep work­ the regular season. Smith, who scores 15.5 points McGraw said. "We're going to 8-of-15 shooting against the ing on the things we need to McGraw isn't concerned per game, is one of three have to figure out how to guard Cardinals, and guard Breona improve on," McGraw said. about her team staying focused starters who average more than that. They have good 3-point Gray was 3-of-6 from 3-point "Working on our offense and or getting caught up in their 10 points per game. Guards shooters. It's going to be a diffi­ range, scoring 12 total points. working on rebounding. Just recent success. Allie Quigley (15.3 points) and cult matchup for us because Freshmen Ashley Barlow and kind of the fundamentals real­ "We have a long way to go, a Jenna Rubino (12.2 points) are they don't have the big center Erica Williamson saw consider­ ly." lot of games left," she said. the other two. like we have." able playing time against With the Big East tournament "And this is not a team that "Even the ones that aren't Poor shooting has hampered Louisville and made good use of looming, Notre Dame's play looks past anyone, so I think averaging double figures will be the Blue Demons in big games. it. Barlow dropped 15 points needs to continue at this level. pretty soon," McGraw said. In its 78-61 loss to St. John's, and grabbed six rebounds in 30 After DePaul, the Irish go on the Contact Bill Brink at "They do have a very balanced DePaul sank only 19 percent of minutes while Williamson road to face Villanova and [email protected] team and they've had a lot of its attempts from 3-point range. helped neutralize Cardinals injuries and recently they've In the 86-68 loss to Louisville, center Chauntise Wright in the gotten a couple of kids back." the Blue Demons only managed paint. The Blue Demons' offensive 29 percent of their field goals. DePaul averages 41.5 style may present challenges to Notre Dame comes into the rebounds per game, 1.6 more the Irish. The team lacks a bona game having won its last two than it allows its opponents and

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HOCKEY Top-ranked icers take on Nebraska-Omaha

he yelled. "You have to be great the nation's most potent offens­ lifted the Mavericks to fifth al very good players and Parse By KYLE CASSILY in the neutral zone." es to face off against the best place in the CCHA, more than is a great player, there's no Sports Writer Jackson was referring to the defense college hockey has to compensating for a lackluster question. If you focus on one Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks, offer. defense. guy, someone else will burn Notre Dame coach Jeff who play the No. 1 Irish in a Nebraska-Omaha (13-12-7, "You're going to have to you." Jackson stood near center ice two-game set starting tonight at 10-9-3 CCHA) has become the defend well- I don't care who The Irish (23-5-2, 17-3-2 at practice Thursday and blast­ the Joyce Center. And the sec­ fifth-best offense in the country you are - against Nebraska, CCHA) defended well against ed his players for poorly exe­ ond-year coach had every rea­ (3.81 goals per game) behind they're an offensive team," Michigan - college hockey's cuting a defensive system. son to be on edge the day the duo of senior forwards Scott Jackson said. "You can key on top offense with 4.40 goals per "You can't be strong in the before the CCHA series began Parse and Alex Nikiforuk, and Parse, then you have Nikiforuk neutral zone against this team," - the Mavericks bring one of an entire offensive unit that has beating you - they have sever- see DEFEND/page 21

MEN'S BASKETBALL FENCING Last-second demons NDheads to n1atch Irish can't score as time expires, fall at DePaul at Duke

By CHRIS HINE Spons Writer Weather strands team at O'Hare just hours CHICAGO - With Notre Dame trailing 6 7-66, Irish for­ before the competition ward Rob Kurz grabbed the rebound off forward Luke Zeller's miss with less than By KEN FOWLER three seconds left. Sports Editor Enter Blue Demons forward Wilson Chandler. Notre Dame's trip to Durham, Chandler blocked Kurz's shot N.C. for the Duke Duals got off and time expired Thursday, to a bumpy start. giving DePaul a key confer­ Sitting in O'Hare ence victory and dropping the International Airport waiting Irish to 1-5 on the road for his team's against the Big East and 6-5 flight, all overall in league play. Irish coach The Demons sophomore big J a n u s z man. who finished with a Bednarski game-high 25 points and 14 wanted, quite rebounds, made contact with ALLISON AMBROSE/The Observer literally, was Forward Rob Kurz, center, attempts to get the game-winning shot off Thursday night at for his squad see LOSS/ page 22 DePaul, but is blocked by Blue Demons forward Wilson Chandler, back. The Irish fell 67-66. to get off the ground. By 9 p.m. Bednarski Thursday, NO WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Notre Dame's flight had been delayed four hours due to tire problems on the plane sched­ uled for the 750-mile flight. And the Irish were just hoping Tean1 looks for third straight Big East win to get to North Carolina in time for the competition, which begins at 9 this morning. Irish hope to capitalize on DePaul's road woes "I don't want to be sitting here," Bednarski said by tele­ "I think we'll I feel] real con­ phone. "I would rather have us By BILL BRINK fident playing at home," be fencing .... We are sitting Sports Writer McGraw said. "I think particu­ and waiting for information. I larly for the freshmen it's just just hope we will make it After an impressive second­ easier for them to play at today." half comeback over Louisville, home. And I think they enjoy When the Irish finally arrive Notre Dame faces DePaul with the crowd. The erowd is really at the two-day Duals, they will a ehanco lo capture its third helping us win games right have a new set of problems. victory Sunday at 5:30 p.m. in now." The field at Duke includes the Joyce Center. The Blue Demons defeated Air Force, Duke, Johns DePaul (15-9, 5-6 Big East) South Florida 72-65 Tuesday. llopkins and North Carolina. has lost its last threo games on Forward Caprice Smith led the The Falcons are ninth in the the road, falling to team with 17 points and 15 current USFCA poll on the Con nectieu t, St. John's and rebounds, and was one of five men's side while the Blue Louisville. Irish coach MuiTnt players in double ligures dur­ Devils received votes but are TIM SULLIVAN/The Observer McGraw appreeiates thn home ing the game. outside the top 10 in both the Guard Breona Gray, center, takes off on a fast break in a come-from­ eourt advantage her team will behind victory over Louisville at the Joyce Center Wednesday. have Sunday. see DEPAUL/page 22 see DUKE/page 22

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