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The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary's VOL XXXIV NO. 86 HTTP://OHSERVER.N D.EDU Norton and Becker win primary • Smith/Andre dent of elections John Bauters this year and we're happy informed the six tickets that simply to make it to the run­ 2001 Primary Elections ticket comes in a Brooke Norton and Brian off." close third Mascona would face Ryan Last year's student body Results Becker and Nikki McCord in elections included several By LAURA ROMPF Thursday's run-off election. campaign violations. a dis­ Assistant News Editor "I was really excited to hear qualification and an appeal. the results," said presidential but Bauters said this year's candidate Brooke Norton, election has run smoothly so Except for the 30 seconds it whose ticket received 42 per­ far. took to fill out a ballot, cent of the vote. "I am looking "The reason this year's Monday was normal for most forward to a hard week." election has been so good is students. But for the 12 can­ R y a n because we have quality can­ didates Becker, didates across the board," running for whose tick­ Bauters said. "The Notre student et received Dame student body had the body presi­ 23 percent most difficult decision it's had dent and of the vote, in years." vice presi­ said he is Bauters said election sta­ d e n t , satisfied tions in each dorm closed by Monday with the 7 p.m. and judicial council was the totals. members counted the 3,801 culmina­ Norton Becker " A I I total ballots in a little over an tion of along we hour so the results could be weeks of - Norton/Moscona -Gottlieb/Fetterman wanted to make sure that announced by 9 p.m. campaigning, hanging signs we'd make it to the second Demetra Smith and Yogeld L.=:J Beeker/McCord EDlli1l Ziedler/Henisey and shaking hands. day," Becker said. "There Andre surprised many by -Smith/Andre -Zimmerman/Nelson At a little after 9 p.m., were a lot of good candidates JOSE CUELLARfThe Observer Judicial Council vice presi- see ELECTION/page 4

NEWS ANALYSIS Court rules in favor Clinton's final days controversial of recording industry Government professor Susan during his last few days in way. They must get permission ByMEGDADAY Ohmer said that it was "far bet­ office. Some of the more promi­ + Napster users firSt," said Hilary Rosen, presi­ News Writer ter for Clinton to make his own nent figures pardoned include: download music in dent and CEO of the Recording deal in advance rather than Susan McDougal, who was last-minute rush Industry Association of At 54 years old, Bill Clinton is leave his fate in Bush's h:mds." jailed as a result of the America. the yormgest president since Daniel Lipinski, also a gov­ Whitewater scandal; former Associated Press "This decision pretty much World War II to exit office after ernment professor added, secretary of Housing and Urban writes Napster's epitaph. Its serving two full terms. Until the "George W. Bush meds as Development Henry Cisneros; SAN FRANCISCO days as an instrument of final hours, much cooperation from heiress Patty Hearst Shaw who Napster Inc.'s free Internet shoplifting are over." said his presi­ Democrats as possible. He robbed a bank in 197 4 after music-swapping experiment Chuck Cooper, a lawyer on the dency was wants to put the Clinton scan­ being kidnapped by political was imperiled Monday by a RIM team. tainted with dals behind him." radicals; his half-brother federal court's decision that it Napster CEO Hank Barry scandal, yet As part of the agreement, Roger, who admitted to dealing must halt what millions have said the company would through it Clinton admitted that some of cocaine in Arkansas; and for­ come to enjoy: the sharing of appeal to a larger panel of the all he main­ the responses he gave in a mer director of central intelli- copyrighted recordings. 9th Circuit, and called on tained high deposition gence John Though Napster Deutch. p u b l i c in January Napster "I think its going to be users to a p p r o v a l Clinton 1998 for "Everyone has an opinion Arguably, vowed to I o b b y ratings. the Paula one of the most fight the rough for everyone who Congress. On his last Jones case about Clinton and every­ controversial ruling by is getting free music. " He said day in office, Clinton struck a regarding thing that happened pardons by the 9th U.S. the compa­ deal with independent counsel the intern within the last few days Clinton was Circuit ny, whose Robert Ray which protects him Monica that of Marc Court of Marc Nuno file-swap­ from indictment. Under the Lewinsky went along with what Rich, who has Appeals­ junior ping clear­ terms of the settlement, Clinton were false. they already thought resided in and its inghouse acknowledged that he gave "I'm sure about him. " Switzerland for backer can contin­ false testimony under oath and (Clinton) the last 17 Bertelsmann AG vowed contin­ ue to operate until a lower agreed to give up his Arkansas didn't want years evading ued support - the music shar­ court retools its injunction, law license for five years. The to tarnish Daniel Lipinski charges of ing free-for-all via Napster would pursue every legal settlement extinguished any his last few government professor trading with may only last a few more means to remain alive. No possibility that charges related days in Iran in viola- weeks. hearing date has been set. to the Whitewater investigation office," said tion of sanc­ Ruling in favor of the music Minutes after Monday's deci­ or the Paula Jones case could Lipinski. "He was able to spin tions and tax fraud. industry, the three-judge panel sion was announced, Napster be brought against him. it. Some people say he admitted Law enforcement officials found that "Napster has users were trading more than Negotiations regarding the it and some say he didn't. ... have expressed their opposition knowledge, both actual and 1.5 million files on just one of agreement between indepen­ Everyone has an opinion about to the pardon because it did not constructive, of direct infringe­ the company's more than 100 dent counsel and Clinton advi­ Clinton and everything that go through the proper Justice ment" of copyrights. The servers. Some were lamenting sors had been going on for happened within the last few Department channels, but industry says nearly 90 per­ what they considered months and both Democrats days went along with what they instead was sent directly to cent of the music traded via Napster's imminent demise. and Hepublicans were relieved already thought about him." President Clinton. Rich's Napster's servers is pirated. Although Notre Dame and that the issue was resolved In addition to receiving lawyer, former White House "It's time for Napster to Saint Mary's banned use of before President Bush assumed immunity, Clinton granted par­ stand down and build their office. dons to more than 150 people see CLINTON/page 4 business the old-fashioned see NAPSTER/page 4 page 2 The Observer+ INSIDE Tuesday, F~bruary 13, 2001

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'Their jobs seem to "The Right saw those "Women are half the "It's not Notre Dame's Elect-a-poser have minimal impact, nuns and me in a sort human pool of skills fault. It's just the way they could be a chimp of way as commu­ and talents. " the calendar falls." I often wonder why. we even have elections. It is disheartening to think that once again, we as a and it wouldn't nists- naive trouble­ student body will fool ourselves into thinking that matter." some communists Sandra Harding O'Neil senator Bill voting a new ticket into office may bring visible amidst a real feminist and scientific Ferreira on the inability change. Senior Emmett Malloy struggle. " theorist on the role of to reclaim a lost study With less than half of of the on the position of women In science day during the fall 2001 student body voting in yes­ exams week terday's primary, it is clear student body president or Father Timothy Scully that most students have vice president on his experiences In a given up hope - and under­ Chilean community standably so. I don't know which is more depressing, endorsing a ticket that will do nothing but continue to OUTSIDE THE DOME Compiled from U-Wire reports ride on the backs of the Klflln Turner Administration, or not voting at all. Granted, there are two Copy Editor Activists protest Bush's anti-abortion laws tickets that are more inclined LOS ANGELES and Reproductive Rights League. to voice the true concerns of University of California-Los Angeles The group rallied against the rein­ the student body, but even if activists assembled in Meyerhoff Park statement of the Mexico City Policy - they were elected, I seriously doubt that much on Friday to protest President Bush's known to critics as the "global gag would change, if at all. reinstatement of an abortion-related rule" -by the Bush administration. One platform on the Norton/Moscona ticket is law. Holding signs and fitted with gags extending parietals to 1 a.m. Two words - yeah The policy requires non-govern­ over their mouths, the group then right. While this is a noble attempt to add a mental organizations that receive fed­ UCLA marched in silence to the Federal whopping 60 minutes to entertain members of eral funds to agree to neither perform Building on Wilshire Boulevard. In the opposite sex in dorm rooms, for some reason, nor actively promote abortion as a front of the building, the protesters I am not convinced that the Administration will method of family planning in other set up camp and began a vocal nations. demonstration against the policy. bend the hallowed words of du Lac to accommo­ "We want to make sure that women "It's not foreign policy to influence date the complaints of weary students. in developing countries have access to other countries' methods of family What I am convinced of is that the all reproductive health care informa­ ered to listen to speakers and then planning by cutting off funds,' said Norton/Moscona ticket is well aware of this fact tion and the same rights we have here marched as a group protesting what Angela Sveda, a fourth-year English in an attempt to rake in more votes from a large­ in the U.S.," said Steven Emmert, they called anti-reproductive rights student who coordinated the rally. ly disgruntled student body. senior vice president of Planned legislation. But U.S. State Department The Smith/Andre ticket wanted to reduce book­ Parenthood in Los Angeles, one of the The rally began with speeches by spokesman Richard Boucher said the store prices. While most students are tired of speakers at the rally. representatives from Planned effect of the policy will not be as dras­ being mugged by ridiculous prices, trying to Students and sympathizers gath- Parenthood and the National Abortion tic as its critics portray it. negotiate up a steep corporate ladder is hardly the way to go. Instead of empathizing with ripped off students, Follet will most likely laugh in our poor faces and continue to hitch prices in UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA- DAVIS NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY a highly monopolized market. The Zeidler/Henisey ticket proposed transform­ ing the Alumni-Senior bar into an eight-lane Examiner claims death not suicide Student alters grades, faces felony bowling alley. OK Let's assume that the Administration does agree to build this prized DAVIS, Calif. EVANSTON, Ill. bowling alley. If in the event that people actually An independent medical examiner has confirmed A Northwestern University student who was arrested and expelled after breaking into his professor's office do decide to show up to on a Friday or Saturday what Andrew Wieman's family has suspected all along: that their 20-year-old son was a victim of homi­ and attempting to change his grades appeared Feb. 1 night, more than bowling balls will go rolling cide. The Wieman's hired forensic pathologist Dr. John at Circuit Court in Skokie on a felony charge of bur­ down the lanes. Cooper who examined the body of the UC Davis junior glary. Vincent Rosso, 20. confessed in December to Instead of wasting tons of money on a bowling in Eureka, Calif. on Tuesday and found "compelling breaking into his computer science professor's office alley, the University could direct this money to evidence" to conclude that Wieman did not commit with a crowbar, attempting to change his grades by the much needed and demanded renovations of suicide. "This is not a suicide, could not be a suicide altering his professor's computer file and stealing his our student center. Expanding the dining cuisine and is in fact a relatively vicious crime," Cooper said professor's laptop computer, said Lt. Glenn Turner of to something more that Burger King and really during a press conference Friday. He conducted the University Police. He is scheduled to appear at Circuit bad pizza would definitely be a welcome addi­ autopsy with the permission of the Yolo County coro­ Court in April after completing a two-month psycholog­ tion. ner. Although Cooper did not reveal details about the ical evaluation requested by his defense attorney. The Zimmerman/Nelson ticket suggested level­ nature of the wounds, he explained that the injury pat­ Turner said. Asst. Prof. Jennifer Schopf arrived at her ling offGPA's in all colleges. Does this mean that terns were not consistent with suicide. The pending third-floor office the Friday of finals week of fall quar­ ter, to find her office door open, the door handle this ticket wants professors in the College of Arts investigation prevents Cooper from releasing further details. "(The Wiemans) were, of course, disturbed by almost broken off. and her laptop computer missing, and Letters or the Mendoza College of Business the extent of the injuries and by the nature of them, Turner said. By comparing a hard copy of the grades to start giving out more Cs and Ds so that but they were not at all surprised to hear the conclu­ with the file, Schopf determined that three students' Engineering and Science majors can feel better sion," Cooper said. grades had been changed. about their grades? As Zimmerman is an engi­ neering major, I believe that the twisted ratio­ nale above is not too far off mark. While I am not encouraging students to discon­ tinue voter participation, it just seems a little LOCAL WEATHER NATIONAL WEATHER ironic that the democratic process that so many students revere does little in the way of promot­ ing the voices of those who matter the most. The AccuWeathere forecast for noon, Tuesday, Feb. 13. Instead it seems that student government elec­ tions are now more than empty formalities.

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Raymond comments BOARD OF GOVERNANCE on South Bend schools SMC students support Revue align with the Indiana academic Senior class president us that they arc men and not By ALYSON TOMME standards and standardize across By COLLEEN McCARTHY Autumn Palacz also support­ boys, then we can let the News Wrilcr the Corporation. Associate News Editor ed keeping the Hevue on Revue stay on campus." "Whatever we come up with, it campus in order to better the The statement agreed on Alarmed by the condition of will be better. Now. we have noth­ Hesponding to results of a relationship between Saint by the Board and voted for South Bend schools, the superin­ ing," Haymond said. survey gauging the opinion of Mary's and Notre Dame. unanimously reads, "We the tendent of the South Bend With the hype of Bush's recent the Saint Mary's student body "It makes us look bitchy 2000-2001 Board of Community Schools Corporation edueation plan, Haymond pointed regarding whether the and like we think we are bet­ Governance acknowledge outlined continuing and future dif­ out ineonsistencies she sees in the Keenan ter than them [Notre Dame student opinion in continuing ficulties of public education program. The Bush plan gives H c v u e students) if we vote the the production of the Keenan Monday afternoon. states more control over their edu­ should be Revue off campus, espeeially Revue in O'Laughlin Joan Haymond focused on issues cation system, allowing them to held on since we have been trying to Auditorium. Additionally, we of integration and curriculum of make their own plans, yet it pro­ t h e work to better the relation­ support he continuation of public school-; in her lecture enti­ vides for national accountability College's ship between the two Student Government tled "The Status of American testing. campus, schools," said Palacz. Association members sitting l'ublic Education." "An administered test is no way the Board Student representative to on the Keenan Revue Censory "Twenty years ago, the theory to treat a ehild," Haymond said. "I 0 f the Boar d of Trustees Molly Board." was that it was not a fair, equi­ worry about the dumbing down of Govern- Kahn agreed the Revue Renner table education," Haymond said the eurrieulum." a n c e should not be voted off cam­ In Other BOG News: regarding the separation of races Moreover, under Bush's plan, v o t e d pus in a "spirit of goodwill." + Student Activities Board in sehoolgoal is jobs with local businesses. Revue. arc approaching. Student types arc to get all schools on the same Keeping an updated and devel­ Callie Kuhen Informational meetings will body presi­ not true page." oped staff is another difficulty. programming commissioner be held in the Chameleon dent Crissie because The Title I program, whieh pro­ Teachers often cannot keep up Room in Haggar College vides support for economically dis­ with the inereasc of technology. Renner sug- they inter­ gested the act with Center on Feb. 14 and 15. advantaged children, is a prime "Many teachers are lagging Platforms will be due on Feb. example of what is wrong in South behind because they haven't Board take action on the them, there isn't that oppor­ issue rather than leaving it tunity for Saint Mary's 20 by 5 p.m. Campaigning Bend, aeeording to Raymond. rceeived the appropriate training," begins Feb. 21 and ends on "The eoncern is that it's difl'erent for the next administration. women," said Nagle. "But I Raymond said. Feb. 25 with elections on in all schools," said Haymond. She "This is an issue [student don't know how to address In addition, the infrastructure of Feb. 26. Meet the Candidates bdieves standardizing the curricu­ body vice president) Michelle that issue." many sehool buildings nationwide night will tentatively be held lum of the Corporation is the [Nagle) and I wanted to Saint Mary's representative is simply too old. Maintaining in Carroll Auditorium on Feb. answer. address so this wouldn't have to the Notre Dame Senate school sites and complying with 22. Currently, teachers have com­ construetion codes are often huge to be continually addressed Veronica Kessenich said the plete freedom in deciding on their by each new administration," Board should endorse the + The Student Diversity hurdles for a district to overcome. Board is sponsoring a forum instructional approach and with Raymond said, "At the very said Renner. Revue because that is what in Haggar at noon on Friday the high mobility of students in least, what I can do is make sure Reactions to the Revue the majority of the student as a way to open up discus­ South Bend, they are not guaran­ the expenditures, staff and sup­ from Board members who body favor, but under certain sion on campus. The title of teed to be on a level playing field plies arc there. I can make sure had attended varied. provisions. the forum will be "What is with studenlo; from another school. the indicators of quality arc equi­ "I thought it was hilarious," "Because it is 67 percent of diversity and how do we talk South Bend, then, is aiming to table." said Callie Kuhen, program­ those who responded want to ming commissioner. "And keep the Revue on campus, about it?" there were tons of people then we should endorse the + An informational meeting over here. If we're trying to Keenan Revue but under cer­ for the 2001-2002 BOG will Does your business need an build relationships between tain conditions," said be held at 8 p.m., Thursday Saint Mary's and Notre Dame Kessenich. "Those conditions in 303 Haggar. Applications and if that's what is getting should be that if we respect will be available beginning people over here, then why the men of Keenan than they Thursday and arc due March WP get rid of [the Revue)?" should respect us and show 2. in today's e-marketplace?

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of this person he will still have power within the party. Clinton "The thinking is that he will SMC students IDarch for shelter continued from page 1 remain powerful within the party because nobody else has + Walk raises funds children. SMH provides food as the Board of Governance, stepped in to fill the void that and clothing for these women Student Academic Council, counsel Jack Quinn, has been and awareness for Student Diversity Board, Psi Chi criticized for using his connec­ Gore left," said Ohmer. "He will as well as toiletry items, laundry probably be a very powerful Saint Margaret's facilities and showers. and Feminist Collective made tions to secure a pardon. Rich's donations to the SMH Walk former wife, Denise, has also force; he's going to stay in Saint Mary's senior and cam­ Washington and has the oppor­ By NICOLE CLERY pus event coordinator, Julia fund. been cited as a friend of the Malczynski said that the walk Clinton family and Democratic tunity to build a strong base of News Writer Malczynski has been working support." with SMH for almost a year now is simply to raise awareness party fund-raiser. and funds for the organization. Lipinski believes, however, Lipinski also believes that Saint Mary's students showed and said that she was very Clinton will pleased with the turnout. Last year the walk raised that even their support for Saint $17,000 and this year this contro­ be "out cam­ "It's always good to have pro­ Margaret's House (SMH) fessors supporting [the] stu­ Malczynski said that they hope versy will not "[Clinton] will probably paigning and Sunday afternoon as they par­ raising dents' efforts." Malczynski to raise $25,000 this year. alter the be a very powerful force.'' ticipated-in the annual SMH If you are interested in help­ public's per­ money for added that she was able to Walk. ing Saint Margaret's House, ception of t h e make a donation of $1 ,135 to Saint Margaret's House is a they can be reached at 234- Clinton. He Susan Ohmer Democrats SMH this year because of the day center for area homeless great support she's found at 7795. Clothing donations are said, "There government professor because it will keep him women or low-income victims Saint Mary's. welcome but toiletry items are are a good of domestic abuse and their especially appreciated. number of in the spot­ All four class boards, as well people who light, in a are disgusted with the whole position where people look up Clinton administration and this to him, adore him." fits right in line with that. Many have pointed out that maintaining his public image is were disappointed with the said. "The Tribe has spoken." There are also people on the results, but hope their mes­ Of the two remaining tick­ opposite side who will ignore important to Clinton, Lipinski adds. He has spent almost his Election sage of streamlining student ets, Holt Zeidler and Alison this stuff as part of a partisan government will be heard by Henisey received 9 percent of smear campaign by entire life running for public continued from page 1 office, including the time in Norton/Masconoa and the vote, capturing a majority Republicans." of the votes \n Keough Hall, which he was in an elected receiving 20 percent of the Beeker/McCord. Despite Clinton's relatively where Zeidler is hall presi­ position. Ohmer feels he will vote. Because neither Smith "The student body presi­ high level of popularity, he can dent. Maureen Gottlieb and use this experience to advise or Andre has been involved dent and vice president never run for office again and should have contact with the Victoria Fetterman received 1 he will be forced to redirect the other Democratic candidates with student government students percent of spotlight to his wife, New York on strategies and fundraising before, Smith said the large daily," Nelson the vote. techniques and to help others number of students who sup­ Senator Hillary Rodham said. "Brooke "This gives me faith in The run­ Clinton. Still, there has been make political connections. ported their platform was and Brian off elec­ much speculation on what he "Clinton can be a very powerful refreshing. the integrity of Notre force in terms of making things have been too tion will will do to try to retain political "This gives me faith in the busy running Dame students." be held influence. happen within the Democratic integrity of Notre Dame stu­ party," Ohmer said. and too busy Thursday. With the election for the head dents," Smith said. in their jobs Demetra Smith Student of the Democratic National Thus, having reached the "''m so thrilled about the pinnacle of success and power, to talk to the presidential candidate can vote in Committee approaching in the results. I'm proud of the stu­ students, and their resi- coming weeks, Lipinski feels Clinton's biggest challenge now dent body, they rocked the will be deciding what to do in we think d e n c e that the person who is closest vote. We were running on that's the halls or to Clinton will win and because his role as the spouse of a issues and we're so thrilled politician. most important." off-campus students can vote that the students were as Zimmerman said he was outside the DeBartolo com­ excited as we were." happy to win a majority of puter lab from 9 to 11 a.m. Smith said they both would the votes in his dorm Fisher, and 1 to 4 p.m. work with either administra­ and he intends to run for a A run-off debate between Bertelsmann invited competi­ tion so their platform goals student government office Beeker/McCord and tors in October to join it, but could be accomplished. again. Norton/Mascona will be Napster none have announced any inten­ The ticket of Chris "This was a test run ... I Tuesday night in the Library Zimmerman and Andy look forward to the run-off Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The continued from page 1 tion to do so and the German company's plans remained Nelson, which received 3 per­ because it's between two candidates will be allowed to cent of the vote, said they good tickets," Zimmerman question each other. Napster from campus computers vague after Monday's decision. last year, students still find the "This is neither the beginning Court's ruling upsetting. nor the end of Napster. Now it's really important to move to the "The use of Napster and the Do YOU LIKE SPORTS? Internet helps the growth of the future with a membership-based music industry and CD sales," service, " said Andreas Schmidt, KIDS? said freshman Erin Zachry. "If head of Bertelsmann's DO YOU WANT TO GET PAID they choose to get rid of it, it eCommerce group. AND Schmidt said Bertelsmann was might negatively affect record EARN 3 CREDITS? sales." continuing to seek the support of "I think it is going to be rough other music companies in for eveyone who was getting free remaking Napster. He declined music," said junior Marc Nuno. to comment on how those talks However, Nuno did find logic were going. in the court's decision. Technologies so far developed "I guess I agree. It seemed to try to introduce for-pay online pretty illegal," he said. music distribution with encrypt­ The company says some 50 ed locks and keys have so far million people trade music in the met with little success in face of popular MP3 format using the free music-swapping phe­ Napster. nomenon. Major record labels hope There are plenty of alterna­ tives. Napster knockoffs and National Youth Sports Program Monday's ruling will force people Sponsored by the NCAA to pay what Napster allowed other file-swapping programs, them to get for free. 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WORLD NEWS BRIEFS Bush promises to boost morale Hussein: America has failed: Prnsident Saddam Hussein said Monday that Associated Press thn United States has failed in its confrontation with Iraq because it has not found allies inside FORT STEWAHT President Bush was the country to overthrow his government. reassuring U.S. troops Saddam said that since the Persian Gulf War Monday that he intends to that drove Iraqi troops from Kuwait in 1991, lift military morale, carry­ the United States has not been able to lind ing to the field a promise support from within Iraq to topple him. of $5.7 billion in new spending to improve qual­ Khatami attacks opponents: Iran's ity of life in the armed president made one of his strongest attacks services. against hard-liners opposed to his reform pro­ Bush. touring this big gram, warning Monday or a social explosion if Army base, was announc­ ing $1.4 billion for pay "misuse of power" continues and alienates the increases, $3.9 billion to people. President Mohammad Khatami has improve military health been engaged in a power struggle with con­ benefits and $400 million servatives who have used the judiciary and the to upgrade housing, the military to curb his plans to ease restrictions. White I louse said. After his first flight as president aboard the Boeing 747 that most Americans identify as Air NATIONAL NEWS BRIEFS Force One, the new com­ mander in chief was tour­ Virginia prisoner freed by DNA: Earl ing this installation out­ Washington Jr. walked out of prison Monday side Savannah. after spending Y 1/2 years on death row for a Accompanying him was murder he didn't commit. Largely illiterate and a delegation of top admin­ istration officials and law­ with an IQ of 69, Washington confessed to the makers, including Defense 1 Yl:!2 rape and slaying of Hebecca Lynn Secretary Donald H. Williams even though no fingerprints or biologi­ Rumsfeld, national securi-· cal evidence tied him to the crime. However, ty adviser Condoleezza DNA teslc; showed he was wrongly convicted. Hice, live senators and six House members. Florida removes Confederate flag: Among the senators was The Confederate flag that has flown at the Zell Miller of Georgia, the Florida Capitol since 1978 has been removed. first Democrat to back The flag was retired quietly Feb. 2, in contrast Bush's attorney general nominee, John Ashcroft, to the uproar in other states over the and who signed on as an Confederate flag, which some say symbolizes original co-sponsor of Southern heritage but others contend repre­ Bush's tax cut plan. sents slavery. "The governor believes that most Bush was reviewing the Floridians would agree that the symbols of Army base's barracks and Florida's past should not be displayed in a man­ troops - his first such ner that may divide Floridians today," Gov. Jeb meeting with members of Bush's spokeswoman Katie Baur said. the military since he took office Jan. 20. He repeated during his election campaign his AFP Pholo contention that morale in President Bush reviews troops during his visit to Fort Stewart. Bush pledged INDIANA NEWS BRIEFS the armed services is on additional funding for salaries and housing upgrades. the decline, and he promised to address the best equipment, and long­ administration will rely has to be the first focus." More Hoosiers going on to college: factors he said caused it: overdue improvements in on that examination as it Humsfeld also told Indiana's national ranking in the percentage of equipment shortages, their pay, housing and sets defense spending pri­ ABC's "This Week" that high school graduates who attend college has poor housing and pay and standard of living," Bush orities. he remains convinced a jumped from 40th among states in 1986 to 17th unfocused, "overextend­ said in his weekly radio "I think the focus has to defense budget increase in 1998. According to August 2000 ligures pub­ ed" missions. address Saturday. be on quality of life for is necessary. lished in Postsecondary Education, 37 percent Bush, devoting his Bush dispatched the people," Rumsfeld Monday's visit to of Indiana seniors in 1986 attended college the fourth week in office to Rumsfeld to the Sunday said on "Fox News Georgia was the first of television news shows to Sunday." "Without the three trips Bush is mak­ following year. This figure rose to 61 percent of national security, began with a pledge to improve spread the message in men and women that ing this week to military seniors in 1991:!. "This is a radical change that advance of Monday's trip. we're able to attract and bases, and the kickoff for required a lot of effort by many people over a conditions for those who serve. Rumsfeld is conducting a retain to man the forces, a series of events empha­ long period of time," said Nick Vesper, director "They deserve the best "force structure review" then we really don't have sizing his role as a world of policy and research at the State Student training, the latest and of the Pentagon, and the a national defense, so that leader. Assistance Commission of Indiana.

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Marc Rich, a Clinton "avoid- ''I'm not suggesting that foundation. population. Although they are senior ed a conviction it should be done, but Democrats At the stroke of midnight, Hungary's largest ethnic He publican on impeach- have not the haunting sound of the minority, state-run radio on the Senate ment the last President Clinton d e fended Gypsy hymn went out on the and television currently run Judiciary time around technically could be Clinton's par- air, followed by Gypsy poet only a 30-minute weekly says.Committee Clinton because he had impeached.,, don decision. Jozsef Daroczi Choli telling magazine program on Sen. Arlen Specter of not lost the .. 1 think listeners in both Hungarian issues affecting them. 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fROM THOUGHT TO FINISH.™ Tuesday, February 13, 200 l The. Observe;+ NATIONAL NEWS page 9 Gene map may create discrimination in health care by an international public" con­ genetic testing on employees new federal law that specifi­ journal Science, Sens. James • Employees voice sortium and by a private com­ without their permission. At cally prohibits it. M. Jeffords, R-Vt., and Tom fears about genetic pany. least one worker was threat­ "Genetic testing has enor­ Daschle, D-S.D., say they both testing in workplace The journal Nature is pub­ ened with dismissal unless he mous potential for improving favor legislation prohibiting lishing the work of the public agreed to the test, the agency health care in America, but to genetic discrimination. consortium and the journal charges. fully utilize this new science, "Without adequate safe­ Associated Press Science is publishing the The EEOC said the genetic we must eliminate guards, the genetic revolution sequence by Cetera Genomics, tests were being run on patients'fears and the poten­ could mean one step forward WASIIINGTON a Rockville, Md., company. employees who liled for work­ tial for insurance discrimina­ for science and two steps Mapping the human genome Fear of such discrimination ers compensation as the result tion," said Frist, R- Tenn., the backward for civil rights," opens a new era for medical already is affecting how peo­ of carpal tunnel syndrome, a only physician in the Senate. they write. "Misuse of genetic science - and a new frontier ple view the medical revolu­ type of repeti- Frist and information could create a for potential discrimination. tion promised by mapping the tive motion S e n new underclass: the genetical­ New genetic research may human genome. A Time/CNN injury com­ "Genetic testing has an Olympia ly less fortunate." make it possible to identify an poll last summer found that 75 mon to key­ enormous potential for Snowe, R­ Jeffords supports the Frist­ individual's lifetime risk of percent of 1,218 Americans board opera­ Maine, are Snowe bill, which limits the cancer, heart attack and other surveyed did not want insur­ tors. Some improving health care in introducing anti-discrimination issues to diseases. Experts wqrry that ance companies to know their studies have America, but to fully legislation insurance. this information could be used that would Daschle, however, favors a to discriminate in hiring, pro­ genetic code, and 84 percent suggested that utilize this new science, wanted that information with­ a mutation on prevent broader measure that would motions or insurance. we must eliminate include genetic discrimination Employers and insurers held from the government. chromosome insurance could save millions of dollars "There has been widespread 17 predispos­ patients' fears and the companies in employment and else·wherc. if they could usc predictive fear that an individual's genet­ es to the potential for insurance from requir­ The Senate Democratic leader said in Science that he genetics to identify in ic information will be used injury. discrimination. " ing genetic advance, and then reject, against them," said Sen. Bill A survey of testing and favors laws that would con­ workers or policy applicants Frist, R-Tenn. "If we truly 2,133 employ­ ban the use form to the Universal who are predisposed to devel­ wish to improve quality of ers this year Bill Frist of genetic Declaration of the Human op chronic disease. health care, we must begin by the R-Tenn. information Genome and Human Hights. Thus. genetic discrimination taking steps to eliminate American to deny cov- That declaration, by the U.N. could join the list of other patients' fears." Management erage or to Education, Scientific and forms of discrimination: The Equal Employment Association set rates. Cultural Organization racial, ethnic, age and sexual. Opportunity Commission filed found that seven are using A similar bill, the Genetic (UNESCO) states: "No one Genetic discrimination is its first lawsuit challenging genetic testing for either job Information Nondiscrimination shall be subjected to discrimi­ drawing attention this week genetic testing last week in applicants or employees, in Health Insurance Act; nation based on genetic char­ because of the first publication U.S. District Court in the according to the journal passed the Senate in 2000 as acteristics that is intended to of the complete human Northern District of Iowa. Science. part of an appropriations bill, infringe or has the effect of genome map and sequence. Burlington Northern Santa Many experts believe the but the provision later was infringing human rights, fun­ Two versions, virtually. identi­ Fe Railroad was ~harged in only solution to potential removed. damental freedoms and cal, were compiled separately the suit with conducting genetic discrimination is a Writing this week in the human dignity." THE BEST OF ACOUSTIC CAFE Thursday, February 15

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So is great for a sleepless the commercial, you 'II CONTROLLER: Bob Woods escaping your obligations will require a night because it will know that true love bit offmesse. I recommend sending the change that fact in an GRAPHICS EDITOR: Jose Cuellar ~~~-fi-·"'fj begins at the McDonald's following letter, which assuredly will instant. It also subtly sug­ drive-thru. But earn you sympathy: gests to your guy/girl that Valentine's is a special day "Dear (Insert TA's name): he/she should go to medical - a day you take off school CONTACT Us I have somewhere more important to school and make a lot of money for - so go inside and soak OFFICE MANAGER/GENERAL INF0 ...... 631-7471 be than your class this Wednesday. for you. But most of all, it will up the atmosphere. FAX ...... 63!-6927 Please don't take offense. I'm sure if you make your partner think of the McDonald's might be too upscale ADVERTISING ...... 63!-6900/8840 were in a committed relationship or were organic chemistry between the two of for you. This is understandable; we're all [email protected] planning to spend Valentine's Day with a you. What a special thought. Don't be on limited budgets. Nobody is saying EDITOR IN CHIEF ...... 63!-4542 special someone, other than your cat,. discouraged if, in giving this gift, you are that you can't make a special meal out of MANAGING EmTORIAssT. ME ...... 63!-4541 you would be skipping your own class. met with a big slap across the face. It's dumpster remains. If your partner really BusiNESs OmcE...... 63!-5313 Well, not everyone can be as cool as I just a playful sign of affection in appreci­ cares about you, he/she'll understand NEWS ...... 631-5323 am. I wish you the very best. I'll see you ation of how thoughtful your gift is. that it's the thought that counts. Just be observer.obsnews.l @nd.edu next week, and I'll be shedding tears of Maybe a text on organic chemistry sure you don't choose a dumpster next VJEWPOINT ...... 631-5303 pity for you since you have to go to class isn't up your alley. Perhaps you have a to a McDonald's because you might end observer. viewpoint.! @nd.edu tomorrow. more hands-on approach. That's okay up ruining some other person's special SPORTS ...... 63!-4543 Sincerely, too. You could give your boyfriend/girl­ date. and that's just not right. observer.sports.l @nd.edu (Insert Your Name)" friend a nice potted plant. It's much This Valentine's Day can be a special SCENE ...... 631-4 540 This approach weaves a balance of more economical than an organic chem­ observer .scene.! @nd.edu one. 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If this happens, it is This column first appeared in the liked my letter so much that, later in the THE OBSERVER ONLINE urgent that you find a pitcher of water to University of Virginia's newspaper, semester, they called on me to answer hurl back, because it is amazing how Cavalier Daily. on Feb. 12, 2001. and is Visit our Web sire ar http:llobserver.ndedu for daily updates of campus news, sports, fearures and opinion questions, even when my hand was not many people rush get their plants in the being reprinted here courtesy of U- WIRE. columns, as well as cartoons, reviews and breaking news raised. Some of them even felt comfort­ ground, but forget to water them. And a The opinions expressed in this column from rhe Associated Press. able enough to joke around with me by dead plant is the same thing as a dead are those of the author and not neces­ calling me a "jerk." It's a good thing we gift, which does not bode well for your sarily those of The Observer. SURF TO: weather for up-to-the movies/music for minute forecasts weekly srudent reviews LETTER TO THE EDITOR advertise for policies online fi:atures for spe­ and rates of prinr ads cial campus coverage archives to search for about The Observer Misrepresenting Molly articles published after to meet rhe editors and August 1999 staff We are writing in response to yesterday's article featuring across the ocean thanks to members recently traveling abroad. three Notre Dame Clubs, specifically the section covering Each member of Molly's Club is encouraged to take an POLICIES Molly's Club. Although this article was humorous in a fanciful office, and we have among us a Club security guard, an on­ The Observer is the independent, daily newspaper sort of way, its falsehood struck us as unacceptable. campus recruiter and even a Club liaison to the Church of published in prinr and online by the students of rhe First and foremost, Club founders and President Molly Jehovah's Witnesses. No one in Molly's Club is asked to do University of Notre Dame duLac and Sainr Mary's McShane never refused any type of interview with The anything against their will, so everyone is responsible for College. Editorial contenr, including advertisements, is Observer staff. On the contrary, she wishes to spread the joy choosing his or her own office. It's all just a part of the of the not governed by policies of the administration of either that is Molly's Club as far as it can possibly reach. Club. institution. The Observer reserves the right to refuse Secondly, the Club numbers have never been estimated any­ We at Molly's Club have received a lot of slack for our con­ advertisements based on content. where near 40 people. The true number is right around 140 troversial ways, but none so disturbing as the article written The news is reported as accurately and objectively as in The Observer yesterday. Please use the information provid­ possible. Unsigned editorials represent the opinion of official members. One could hope that when faced with such a rhe majority of the Editor in Chief, Managing Editor, substantial number of interviewees, a writer would use them as ed to you in this letter to reform your opinions concerning Assistant Managing Editor and department editors. the valid sources. Unfortunately. only one of us was contacted Molly's Club and consider joining us in our mission to bring Commentaries, letters and columns presenr the views by The Observer to comment on the Club, and her interview the University and the world together in love. All it takes is an of the authors and nor necessarily rhose of The was twisted to meet the comedic goals of Mr. Beggs. e-mail, sent to [email protected]. Observer. It is disappointing to see the integrity of Molly's club trampled Together in Ridonkulousness. Viewpoint space is available to all readers. The free on with so little justification. There is so much more to Molly's expression of all opinions through letters is encouraged. Club that should be pointed out. For example, the Club has Katherine Walsh Letters to the Editor must be signed and must include members from all over- on-campus and off. There are alumni sophomore, Club historian contact information. representatives in the class of 2000, a Canadian ambassador John Area IV Q~stiom regarding Observer policies should be direct­ ed to Editor in Chiq'Mike Connolly. and chapters being started at Boston College, University of senior, Club horse trainer Miami-Ohio, University of St. Thomas in Minnesota and even February 12, 200 I

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'Tm not a beatnik. I'm a Catholic."

Jack Kerouac author ------~------~------VIEWPOINT THE Tuesday, February 13, 2001 OBSERVER page II Bengal Bouts create 'blessed closeness'

"This was the only thing that made students, we can equal or surpass that Incidentally, visitors are welcome at tiona! group of volunteers. Columbus, law school worthwhile." A Jaw student, total this year. the practices in the JACC. Throughout Ohio, developer Tom Suddes and now a successful attorney, told me that The Boxing Club, of which I am privi­ the program, safety is the primary con­ Chicago lawyer Terry Johnson, who some years ago after he had won a leged to be faculty advisor, will conduct cern. If you like the XFL- the Xtreme are Bengal champs from 1971 and Bengal Bouts championship in his third the Bouts in the JACC this year on Feb. Football League -which signals our 1974, are the head coaches. In addition year of law school. 22, 26 and 28, with the finals on March athletic culture's descent to a new level to coach Farrell, the assistant coaches lie was kidding 2. You can support of violence and include former Bengal champs Chip about law school - I this cause by buying voyeurism, you Farrell, '98, Ryan Hans, '98 and John think. But people do tickets, taking ads won't like the Christoforetti, '97. react that way when and encouraging oth­ Bengal Bouts. The We have a living link to Rockne and they participate in ers to attend. practices and the Nappy in 87 -year-old Jack Mooney. the Bengal Bouts. The Boxing Club bouts are tightly Jack delivered papers to Rockne, who Let me try to explain provides a unique monitored by used to sneak him into football games. why they do and why experience to the medical person­ Every day at practice, Jack actively the Notre Dame participants. "At nel under the coaches the boxers; his primary con­ community should Charles Rice Notre Dame," said supervision of Dr. cern is their safety and personal devel­ support the Bouts. assistant coach Pat James Moriarity, opment during and after the program. Knute Rockne Farrell, who is also University chief of Jack's assistant is former professional began an informal Right or the University of medicine. boxer Jack Zimmerman. who is also a boxing program at Notre Dame pilot and Entering our poet of note. Coach Farreii works the Notre Dame in the Wrong? a former Bengal eighth decade, we corners at the Bouts. along with Judge late 1920s. Bouts champ, "box­ have never had a Roland Chamblee, '73, of the Superior Dominic (Nappy) ing is ... an extension serious injury. We Court in South Bend who is a four-time Napolitano, the legendary director of of the classroom. The ~I pray and work Bengals champ and Sweet C. Robinson, non-varsity athletics, carried it forward vast majority of our 1 that it will remain a former police officer and professional to begin the Bengal Bouts in 1931. boxers have never so. kick-boxing champion. We also have an Every year, all proceeds go to support before been In the The Bengal ecclesiastical bell-ringer in Monsignor the Holy Cross missions in Bangladesh, ring. They learned Bouts' proceeds John Hagerty, a Notre Dame man who where 48 Holy Cross priests, 57 sisters about themselves. began their climb takes his vacation from his duties as and 46 brothers labor to bring physical They learned to deal from the $10,000 pastor of Notre Dame Church in as well as spiritual aid to some of the with adversity under range when Emily Hermitage, Pa., to work on the Bouts. poorest people on earth. pressure. You are on Schmidt,'99, took So why should the Notre Dame com­ "One dollar of American money over your own in the ring. over the business munity support the Bouts? Let there," notes Father Bill Seetch, Boxing No substitutions, no end, including Archbishop Graner answer. "I wish I Club chaplain, "can feed, shelter and time outs. Above all. promotion, in could conduct you and the whole stu­ clothe a family of five for a day. The no excuses. No ratio­ 1996. Meghan dent body on a complete tour of the equivalent of two cans of soda pop can nalizing that some­ Kelley. '02. who Bengal missions," he said. "I believe do that half of a world away." one else's missed worked with your enthusiasm for the Bouts and for In a letter to Notre Dame students, block or tackle may Emily. now runs the Bengal missionaries of Holy Cross Archbishop Lawrence Graner, of have altered the out­ the show and has would know a blessed closeness and Dacca, East Bengal, wrote, "I wonder come." taken it to even intensity never before felt." how many know just what the purpose The Club is run by greater heights. We look forward to seeing you at the of the Bouts is [and) what this program the student captains: She is ably assist­ Bouts. means to a small. but solid group on Brian Hobbins, Josh ed by Ellen the other side of the world, who are Thompson, Pete Quinn, '01, Dave Prof Rice is on the Law School facul­ carrying on the tradition of Notre Ryan, Dennis Abdelnour, Rob Joyce, Peloquin, '03 and Laura Anderson, '03. ty. His column appears every other Dame in its truest form." Mark Criniti and Matt Fumigalli. They They are an impressive team. Tuesday. In 2000, the Bouts raised the record run the practices, make the pairings The Bouts are under the supervision The views expressed in this column sum of $71,000 for the Bengal mis­ and bring the younger boxers along of Rich O'Leary, director of Club are those of the author and not neces­ sions. With continued support from effectively. Sports. Rich works through an excep- sarily those of The Observer.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR South Bend seeks quality of life through censorship I just want to acknowledge how lucky those of us liv­ Zirkle makes this area a better place to live the city largest percentage of college graduates in the country, ing in the South Bend, area truly are. How many com­ population will not drop to its lowest levels since the you would think they could come to this obvious con­ munities can say that their elected, county prosecutor 1920s as it has done in the late '90s. clusions on their own. This could be the reason why 16 and staff work overtime to impose their morals upon In making this area a better quality place, maybe million people travel to San Francisco annually to tell the community. Zirkle should focus on real issues. the locals how horrid their city really is. Deputy Prosecutor Tony Zirkle presented a four-day Such as the local ISTEP scores The $5 billion the tourists bring with case to a grand jury, "dealing with very explicit sexual that have been continuously them is probably used to inform conduct ... " according to Marti Heline of the South dropping for the past sev­ people of the truth about San Bend Tribune. We should be thankful that Zirkle made eral years. A few years Francisco. That is of course time to fixate upon four local adult bookstores. He ago, the city helped minus the $143 million accuses the owners of selling materials of an obscene one of the accused spent on hotel taxes. and perverse nature. Specifically, it is materials, "per­ business owners Again, I want to taining to group sex, anal sex, clearly viewed penetra­ move his store to express thanks to those tion and other such graphic activities." a new location. elected officials work­ This being the 21st century, who has time to make During a period ing so diligently to choices concerning what they believe to be obscene or of inevitable eco­ make South Bend such perverse. Healistically, how many times have we all nomic downturn, a grand place to live been innocently driving down the street, past one of Zirkle is looking and nothing like San those vividly advertised adult places and made sick by to close business­ Francisco. by what is possibly lurking behind the closed doors? es. What business is ... ~ .· These officials with llow wonderful is it to have a great big brother. such next on Zirkle's list? authority and ability to as the county prosecutor's office, censoring material Besides, San ••• iJtl•• make changes in the South for us? Moreover, we save a Jot of time by not having Francisco cannot be that Bend area should implement a to think for ourselves. Is the Internet and personal great. The demand for hous­ .. ,.... • self assessment test before pro­ mail delivery going to be the next target? Is Zirkle ing in San Francisco outweighs jecting their views upon others in their going to ask a grand jury to evaluate those for us also? the available supply to such an extent community. Where do we draw the line on censorship? that housing prices are roughly twice that of Zirkle claims he is not going forward with his case South Bend prices. If San Francisco cannot even pro­ Richard Riddle because he wants to impose his morals. He states, "I vide enough reasonably priced housing for all the peo­ junior want this to be a quality place to live. What might be ple wanting to live there, how great can such a place ofT-campus ok in San Francisco may not be here." Maybe once be? Since San Francisco's population consists of the February 12, 200 I C(tnec I

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CoNCERT REVIEW Highs, lows of indie rock on display at Metro

tions. Both bands presented their music who always seems to draw the short range of emotions, sometimes scream­ By TIM BODONY with a naked minimalism, relying on straw. In between songs, the tall and ing with anger and sometimes whisper­ Scene Music Critic simple harmonies instead of elaborate muscular Bazan resembled a lion of the ing with hope, but always forthright and compositions. But their motivations cowardly variety, timidly greeting the honest. So much of independent rock's appeal seemed worlds apart. While Low crowd and professing that he feels "out The Minnesota minimalist trio Low, comes from its defiance of "the rules." appeared to keep its music simple for of his league" on the Metro stage. on the other hand, presented music that An artist presenting a vision on a stage simplicity's sake alone, Pedro the Lion But once the music started, Bazan was far more contrived and bounded. means more to indie rock fans than made use of it as a means to a greater showed tremendous command, rhyth­ One can deduce the essence of the flashing lights and album sales. But in end. mically driving away at his electric gui­ band simply from its name, or more their quest to blaze new paths through Pedro the Lion is the brainchild of tar as he cathartically sang of loneli­ accurately, by placing an "s" in front of the music world, just how far are indie David Bazan, who played all the instru­ ness, desperation and loss. His words it. Low's modus operandi is to create rockers willing to go to assert their ments on the band's latest release resonate with anyone who embraces music that flows like molasses, and in independence. and who will follow "Winners Never Quit," but brought a the loser within, yet still seeks salvation doing so bring out all of the stark beau­ along? drummer and keyboardist along for the and escape to a better place. ty that faster music skims over. The two indie rock heavy-weights on tour. From the moment Bazan stepped This might mean "escaping the trou­ They employ very little instrumenta­ stage at Chicago's Metro Theatre last to the mic, his nine-song set was a grip­ ble of the present age" by hiding at the tion (one guitar, one bass, two drums Friday, Pedro the Lion and Low, provid­ ping study in contradictions, telling the bottom of the sea ("Of Up and Coming and a cymbal) and drive their songs ed very different answers to these ques- tale of a man with strong convictions Monarchs"), or finding solace in the with simple vocal harmonies and chord Gospel promise that in structures. An emotional release of all heaven the last will be first, the stored-up tension never arrives, and with Jesus handing out "a as songs appear to climb towards a crown of diamonds for a peak, the band cuts them back down race well run" ("Slow and into a valley. The volume was so soft at Steady Wins the Race"). times that the cash registers at the bar But most compellingly, were by far the loudest sound in the Bazan's songs illustrate the theatre. rocky and crooked path Could there be brilliance behind all leading to this point, this eccentricity? Perhaps, but the utter obstructed by the infideli­ lack of energy produces more yawns ties of loved ones and unful­ than quizzical reflections. filled ambition. In his pre­ Avoiding the traps and cliches of pop sentation of these songs to music is one thing, but other innovative an audience, Bazan simply minimalist groups like Godspeed You wants to share his stories Black Emperor, not to mention Pedro with others, and though his the Lion, manage to do it without sacri­ messages are often bleak, ficing aggression and explosion. They Photo courtesy of www.jadetree.com Photo courtesy of www.chairkickers.com the music is not a perpetual take listeners on a wild roller coaster At a concert at Chicago's Metro Theatre on Feb. 9, Pedro The Lion (left) showed fans that mini­ dirge. Bazan leads Pedro ride as opposed to a monotonous walk malist indie rock does not have to be completely anti-climactic. Low (right), did not fare as well. the Lion through a full around the block.

ALBUM REVIEW Ska-punk kings Less Than Jake mature for Borders

previous Less Than Jake releas­ comparable to By BRIAN KORNMANN es. The band chose to team with the shift the Scene Music Criric punk legends Bill Stephenson Pietasters made (Black Flag, Descendents, All) a few years ago Two years after its last release. and Stephen Eggerton to play a much Less Than Jake has returned to (Descendants, All). With these more blues ori­ the ska scene with the release of two behind the production on ented ska then its eighth album, Borders and the album, one notices an imme­ traditional ska. Boundaries. diate difference of quality from About eight of True to its road-dog image, the any previous Less Than Jake the 15 tracks on Gainesville, Fla. band spent the album. Borders and last two years touring with The bass and guitar come Boundaries Twisted Sister. Blink 182 and through very cleanly on the showcase this Bon Jovi (seriously). Due to its album, as does the horn section shift in music by rigorous touring schedule and of the band. In addition to the band. On first some personnel changes within sounding much cleaner, the listen, the ardent the band, it took a year and a album does a better job of cap­ Less Than Jake half following the release of turing the live Less Than Jake fan may feel the Hello Rockview for the band to sound better than any of its prior first few tracks return to the studio. Despite releases. are slower and these setbacks, the album was On Borders and Boundaries, somewhat lack­ definitely worth the wait. the band also shows more musi­ ing, but the In addition to making the label cal maturity then any of its prior album grows on jump from Capital Records to Fat releases. This is most evident in you quickly. Wreck Chords there are many the band's shift from three-chord The album other differences between punk-ska, to more of a rock 'n' itself flows well, Borders and Boundaries and roll sound. The shift in sound is with the songs leading easily LinEHJp changes and a brutal touring schedule combined to make a slightly differ­ into each other. ent sounding, yet solid, Less Than Jake album. Borders & No track sticks out alone as being out of place or excellent mix of rock 'n' roll and Than Jake fans. as well as the Boundaries weaker than the rest. This com­ ska sound. majority of those who pick up bined with the fact the entire The final three songs on the the album for a casual listen. album clocks in just shy of 41 album, "Last Hour of the Last Overall. the album rates as Less Than Jake minutes makes the album a rela­ Day of the Week," "Bigger Less Than Jake's second best tively quick and very easy listen. Picture" and "Faction" are faster effort to date, behind the Fat Wreck Chords Borders and Boundaries opens than the other songs on the groundbreaking Losing Streak and closes with a bang. The first album and help close out the which helped to establish the three tracks on the album, disc with a bang, leaving you band as a leader in the then "Magnetic North," "Kehoe" and wishing there was one more developing ska scene. Any fans Rating "Suburban Myth" are outstand­ track to listen to. of Less Than Jake will enjoy this ing, serving well to introduce the Borders and Boundaries is an album and should add it to their listener to what to expect from excellent album, one that will collection...... If. the album as a whole - an appease both. the hardcore Less C(tnec

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ALBUM REVIEW Furious Relationship helps ATDI break-out

sion for what they do. Lead vocalist By SAM DERHEIMER Cedric Bixler thrashes like a madman Relationship of Assistam Scene Editor through a frenzy of politically charged, Command fragmented lyrics. Not to be outdone, They've become the icons of the blossoming genre lead guitarist Omar Hodriguez matches of emo-rock (emotional rock). the latest trend in indie his vocalist's intensity as he powers his At The Drive-In rock. Opening for bands like Rage Against the way through song after song of heavy. Machine. At The Drive-In has amazed fans, critics and splintered punk-rock guitar riffs - and Grand Royal Records fellow musicians alike with performances so full of the rest of the band is not far behind. energy and passion, they've been touted as everything In other words. these guys never let up. from the saving grace of rock 'n' roll to the new Relationship of Command, the band's Nirvana - not exactly small shoes to fill. latest release and first release since sign­ As should be expected of any band labeled "the new ing with Grand Hoyal Records, is one of Nirvana," At The Drive-In's style is not easy to define. the most intense rock albums to come Neil Strauss of Rolling Stone recently called At The out in some time, and is finally helping Drive-In "too punk to be metal, too art-rock to be ATDI achieve the attention it has long punk. too pop to be art-rock, too smart to be pop and deserved. the status quo." Here is found the beating heart of too stoned to be smart." In a nutshell, there you have "One Armed Scissor," the first single off ATDI's mission- heavy doses of poignant social mes­ ATDI. Helationship of Command. may be the best represen­ sages converted into furious punk-rock rhythms. The thing about ATDI is. it could care less what is tative of the album as a whole. In the track, Bixler The only real problems on Relationship arise when popular or pretty. It plays only what comes from the rips through a tirade of emotion and raw energy as he the band abandons this structure. With a draggingly souls of the five members that make up the band. And literally screams, "Pucker up and kiss the asphalt slow pace at times and uncharacteristic fluffy guitars. those souls are apparently full of a whole lot of pas- now!" Like a sick chemist, Rodiquez masterfully com- "Invalid Litter Dept." is by far the biggest failure on bines everything the album. As the band sheds its intensity. it loses from the hard, fast much of what makes ATDI such an attractive force. punk riffs common to Bixler's vocals quickly deteriorate from powerful and the genre, to more insightful to artsy and pretentious. A similar problem unexpected airy clas­ is found in the likewise slower "Non-Zero Possibility." sic rock-ish riffs. For the most part, Helationship of Command is a "One Armed Scissor" remarkable example of innovation in a tired and is smart, sharp and a seen-it-all-before rock scene. The energy and musi­ complete adrenaline cianship present on tracks like "Cosmonaut" and rush to say the least. "Pattern Against User" more than make up for what Tracks like is lost on songs like "Invalid Litter Dept." ATDI has "Enfilade" and successfully captured more raw emotion and energy "Mannequin on this studio album than most bands could ever hope Republic" mix to achieve performing live. Bixler's fiery style Whether or not At The Drive-In truly is the saving with a more grungy grace of rock is yet to be seen. But to understand At musical backing. As The Drive-In is to realize that it really doesn't matter Bixler unleashes a anyway. ATDI will continue to make searing. honest rush of vocal power. punk-rock music whether they end up on THL or not his band explodes (In truth, they probably wouldn't want to go even if behind him in a sort they had the chance). of twisted concoction In the end, that is the ultimate draw of this band, of Nirvana and the that is the edge that will always keep them one step Sex Pistols. ahead of anyone else. Passion like ATDI's can not be In "Enfilade," faked. Passion like ATDI's is what raises some bands Bixler wails, "We to rock 'n' roll gods, while those that lack it quietly Photo courtesy of www.atthedrive-in.com wait as lepers fall to the wayside. It is passion like ATDI's that Relationship of Command, the latest album from lndle punkers At The Drive-In Is a per­ /upheld at knife's makes Relationship of Command an extraordinary fect balance of emotional fury and musical control. reach /we covet all punk-rock album .

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NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL NHL Georgetown struggles in Big Senators upend Islanders East play, falls to Villanova to end 5-game losing streak

Associated Press consecutive free throws made at 73. play opportunity. Buchanan made his second shot to give Associated Press Villanova a 3-point lead, and Braswell WASHINGTON missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer that OTTAWA Rangers 4, Blue Jackets 3 Bad ball-handling beat bad shooting. could've sent the game to overtime. Alexei Yashin scored two of Mike Richter made 37 saves and Playing most of the game without injured "The record is over," Buchanan said. "It's Ottawa's three power-play goals four Rangers scored as New York point guard Jermaine Medley, Villanova one of those things where I'll take the win Monday night as the Senators beat beat Columbus. overcame 23 turnovers and a rare missed over the record any day. I rushed it. I was the New York Islanders 3-1 to end Columbus goalie Ron Tugnutt free throw by record-breaker Gary just too confident." a five-game winless streak. allowed three goals on the Hangers' Buchanan to upset Georgetown (No. 16 Villanova struggled to handle the ball Ottawa moved into a tie for first first nine shots, but the Blue ESPN/USA Today, No. 18 AP) 59-56 on against Georgetown's press without Medley, place overall in the Eastern Jackets nearly came back to tie it. Monday night. who started but played only three minutes Conference standings with idle New Steve Heinze deflected Lyle Villanova's Michael Bradley dunked over on the ailing right knee he injured Saturday Jersey at 70 points. Odelein's shot past Hichter on a the Hoyas' Michael Sweetney for two of his against Connecticut. Bryant saw his first Yashin opened the scoring mid­ power play with 1:17 remaining to 24 points. Bradley shot 7-for-10 from the action since Jan. 17. having missing seven way into the first period, and added make it 4-3. The Blue Jackets had field. games with a pulled abdominal.muscle. his second goal of the game and a chance to tie, but Richter covered Despite recent injuries to Medley, Brooks Mike Sweetney had 14 points and was the 26th of the season early in the sec­ up a loose puck in the crease with Sales and Ricky Bryant, the Wildcats (15-8, only Georgetown player in double figures. ond. 12.4 seconds to play after Espen 6-5 Big East) won their The starting backup tan­ Defenseman Karel Rachunek set Knutsen's slap shot skimmed off a third straight and can start dem of Hunter and up both of Yashin's goals. pair of legs. thinking about the NCAA "I think everybody has Braswell both shot 3-for-10 The Senators have lost just once Richter made 20 saves in the tournament again - as got to realize we've got from the field, and backup in their last 21 games against the third period. soon as the body count it center Lee Scruggs was 2- Islanders since Feb. 12. 1996. Only 25 seconds after Columbus to step up. We've hit a Ottawa has 15 wins and five ties scored two consecutive goals in the improves. part of the season for-15. The Hoyas were 7- "We've had so much for-32 from 3-point range. against New York over that period. second period. to tie the game, the adversity. The good thing is where we have to be The Wildcats took the Marian Hossa scored his 22nd Rangers' Adam Graves scored on a we haven't been able to more competitive, where lead for good on Aaron goal in the first period as the nifty deflection for a 3-2 lead. Senators converted three of seven Standing at the left circle, Graves talk about it," coach Steve we're playing tough Matthew's runner that Lappas said. "Our kids made it 53-51 with 3:18 to power-play opportunities against deflected Alexei Gusarov's pass have just done a great job teams in the play. Snowden made a goalie Rick DiPietro, the first pick from the point between Tugnutt's of responding." conference." layup with 1:13 to go to overall in last June's NHL draft. pads for his eighth of the season, Georgetown, coming off increase the lead to four. Bill Muckalt scored his eighth ending a 12-game drought. its worst Big East loss After Hunter made one of goal 1:33 after Hossa put Ottawa Kevyn Adams had tied the game Saturday at Providence, Craig Esherlck two free throws to cut the ahead 2-0 to briefly draw New 2-2 on a redirection of his own. more than compensated for Georgetown coach lead to three, Buchanan York within one. Serge Aubin won the faceoff back Villanova's turnovers toll made the big 3-pointer. DiPietro, who fell to 0-5, was to Jamie Pushor. who's shot from by shooting just 27 percent. · Bradley scored 13 points pulled for an extra attacker with the right point ricocheted off The Hoyas (19-5, 6-5), once ranked in the in the first 10 minutes as Villanova took a just over three minutes left in the Adams' skate in the slot and past Top 10, are 3-5 since starting 16•0 and are 20-7 l.ead. Wright took over from there, third. Richter. wanting for confidence. scoring four straight inside baskets against Senators goalie Janni Hurme An intense, back-and-forth affair "When you got it, you got it. When you a porous Hoyas defense. stopped 36 shots to win his third that had the feel of postseason don't, there's a reason," guard Kevin Georgetown missed 10 of its first 13 shots. straight. Hurme, in his first start hockey saw the Hangers score first. Braswell said. "We just need to watch the The Hoyas couldn't shoot from outside, since Jan. 25, raised his record to Playing in his fifth .game, rookie games that we played at the beginning of while centers Ruben Boumtje Boumtje and 9-4-4 in 18 games. Jeff Ulmer scored his second career the year to get our confidence back." Wesley Wilson amassed negative plays in Yashin took a pass from goal. Georgetown's only field goal during the the form of fouls and turnovers. Rachunek and wristed a shot past After a Blue Jackets turnover final 4:55 was Demetrius Hunter's 3-pointer Trailing 29-17 late in the first half. DiPietro on Ottawa's second power along the boards, Manny Malhotra with 5.6 seconds to play. Georgetown sandwiched an 11-0 run play of the game. gathered the puck deep in the Michael Bradley scored 24 points, was 7- around halftime and allowed just two field Hossa made it 2-0 as he followed Columbus zone and zipped a pass for-10 from the field, 9-for-12 from the goals during a 13-minute span. Anthony up his shot and poked the puck from the right circle to Ulmer for free-throw line, had eight rebounds and Perry and Gerald Riley made back-to-hack past DiPietro from the edge of the the close range tip-in. three steals for the Wildcats. But he also 3-pointers to give the Hoyas a 45-36 lead crease during a delayed penalty ' Seconds after a Columbus power had seven turnovers as he battled a collaps­ with 9:52 to play. call against New York with one sec­ play ended, Radek Dvorak staked ing Georgetown defense. Then Bradley, a non-factor for some 20 ond left in Craig Berube's hooking the Rangers to a 2-0 advantage on a breakaway just 1:45 into the sec­ Buchanan had eight turnovers. but he hit minutes, reasserted himself and scored six penalty. ond period. Charging in on a big 3-pointer with 15 seconds remaining points and had one assist in a 13-2 run that Muckalt took Dave Scatchard's Tugnutt, Dvorak was tripped by to give the Wildcats a 58-52 lead. put the Wildcats back in front, 49-47, with pass and lifted the puck over Jean-Luc Grand Pierre. But, while "I hadn't hit a shot all game," said 5:14 to go. Hurme to draw the Islanders to 2- sliding head-first he nudged the Buchanan, who was 2-for-7 from the field "I think everybody has got to realize 1. But Yashin restored the puck between Tugnutt's legs before and finished with seven points. "I just we've got to step it up," Georgetown coach Senators' two-goal lead in the sec­ crashing into the goaltender and thought one had to fall for me tonight." Craig Esherick said. "We've hit a part of the ond when he took another pass sending the net off its moorings. Then, with a chance to ice the game with season where we have to be more competi­ from Rachunek and slapped the Dvorak lay shaken in the net for a 4.6 seconds to go, Buchanan missed a free tive, where we're playing tough teams in puck past DiPietro as Ottawa few minutes, but didn't miss a shift. throw, ending his Division 1-record streak of the conference." scored on its third straight power-

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NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL North Carolina keeps top spot, Notre Dante ju01ps to 14th

-~---~~-~ ...... Associated Press AP Poll NEW YORK While North Carolina remained No. 1 in The Associated team record points Press poll for the second straight week Monday, two of college 1 North Carolina 21·2 1,742 basketball's other premier programs re-entered the Top 25. 2 Stanford 22·1 1,659 Kentucky and UCLA, both dropped from the rankings 11 .:''3 Duke 22·2 1,633 weeks ago, came in this week at Nos. 22 and 24. ( Illinois 19-5 1,487 North Carolina (21-2), which extended the nation's longest ,5 Michigan State 19·3 1,459 winning streak to 18 games with victories over Wake Forest }6 Kansas 19·3 1,337 and Maryland last week, received 62 first-place votes and 7 Iowa State 21·3 1,317 1,742 points from the national media panel. gi: Arizona 17·6 1,263 Stanford (22-1), which got the other eight No. 1 votes and Boston Collage 18·2 1,087 1,659 points, and Duke (22-2) remained second and third. 10 Syracuse 19·4 1,083 16·5 Illinois, which beat Michigan State last week in the only reg­ 11 Florida 1,079 i' 12 VIrginia 16·6 804 ular-season meeting between the Big Ten's top two teams, ! ' 19-4 jumped from seventh to fourth. while the Spartans dropped Oklahoma 759 NOTRE DAME 16·5 719 one spot to fiftll. Tennessee 18·6 Kansas dropped one spot to sixth after losing to Iowa State 669 Ml11lsslppi 19·4 518 last week, a victory that jumped the Cyclones from 12th to Maryland 15·8 458 seventh. Georgetown 19·4 453 Arizona, Boston College and Syracuse rounded out the Top Wisconsin 15·6 429 Ten. Boston College jumped from 17th to ninth, the Eagles' Fresno State 20·3 426 first appearance in the Top Ten since they were sixth on Dec. Alabama 18·5 403 20,1983. Kentucky 15·7 382 Florida dropped three spots to No. 11 and was followed in Wakll Forell 16-7 381 the Second Ten by Virginia, Oklahoma, Notre Dame, UCLA 15·6 278 Tennessee, Mississippi, Maryland, Georgetown, Wisconsin Iowa 17-6 195 and Fresno State. The last five ranked teams were Alabama, Kentucky, Wake California. Forest, UCLA and Iowa. The 85-76 loss to UClA knocked the Trojans (16-6) out of Kentucky (15-7) dropped from the rankings in late the rankings from 22nd. It is their first time out of the poll this November after a loss to Penn State left the Wildcats 1-3. season, after being as high as 12th. Consecutive losses to Georgia Tech and Michigan State gave Xavier (18-4) fell out from 24th after one week in the rank­ Kentucky a 3-5 mark, but since then it has won 12 of 14 ings. The Musketeers lost to St. Joseph's last week before games, including the last five in a row. beating Temple. The Wildcats' 8-2 Southeastern Conference record gives The biggest jump of the week was Mississippi's rise from them a two-game lead over Florida in the league's East 25th to No. 16 after SEC wins over LSU and Tennessee. The Division. biggest drop of the week was Iowa's fall from 14th to No. 25 UCLA (15-6) fell from the rankings after a stunning home after the Hawkeyes, playing without injured guard Luke loss to Cal State-Northridge left the Bruins 1-2. They re­ Recker, lost Big Ten games to Ohio State and Northwestern. DUFFY MARIE AANOUL TIThe Observer entered the Top 25 on a three-game winning streak, all on the Tennessee (18-6), which also lost a conference game to David Graves shoots over St. John's Donald road, and the first two were over Stanford - the Cardinal's Arkansas last week, dropped from 10th to No. 15, the Emanuel. The Irish are 14th In this week's AP poll. first loss of the season - and crosstown rival Southern Volunteers' first appearance this season out of the Top Ten.

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NCAA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Undefeated Notre Dame holds on to No. 1 ranking Purdue fell two places to sev­ Associated Press enth after losing at Iowa, Louisiana Tech stayed at No. 8, NEW YORK Florida dropped three spots to Notre Dame stayed No. 1 ninth and Oklahoma remained Monday in The Associated Press lOth. women's basketball poll, which No. 11 Rutgers, No. 12 Xavier had the same top four as last and No. 13 Louisiana State each week and two newcomers near moved up one place. Texas Tech the bottom. fell three spots to 14th after see­ Georgia and Iowa State moved ing its 41-game home winning into the positions right behind the streak ended by Texas. leaders, while No. 23 Washington Southwest Missouri State held and No. 25 Iowa joined the poll at No. 15 and Utah was 16th, fol­ for the first time since the 1997- lowed by Penn State, Texas, 98 season. Neither had a winning Colorado and Vanderbilt. season a year ago. North Carolina State, Arizona and Clemson dropped Wisconsin, Washington, Arizona out. State and Iowa completed the Top Notre Dame (22-0), the only 25. unbeaten team in Division I bas­ Washington (15-6) made the ketball, received 39 of a possible poll for the first time since Feb. 40 first-place votes from the 24, 1998. The Huskies, 8-22 last national media panel after beat­ season, have won four straight ing Pittsburgh 72-58 in its only and five of six to pull into a tie for game last week. the Pac-1 0 lead with Arizona The Irish had 999 points in the State. voting- 41 more than No. 2 They beat Arizona State 76-60 Tennessee, which received the on Saturday, two nights after other first-place vote. making a league-record 16 3- Tennessee (25-1) topped 100 pointers in a 98-88 victory over points in both of its games during then-No. 22 Arizona. Arizona, the past week, including a 103-73 which had been ranked four of victory at then-No. 6 Florida on the last five weeks, also lost to Sunday. The Lady Vols have won Washington State on its trip to the 14 straight since a Dec. 30 loss at Northwest. Connecticut and are just three vic­ Iowa (14-8), coming off a 9-18 tories from their fifth unbeaten season, has made giant strides Southeastern Conference season. under first-year coach Lisa Bluder They beat Mississippi 119-52 in and is tied for second in the Big their other game. Ten. The Hawkeyes beat Purdue Connecticut (20-2) stayed in the 96-87 and followed the upset with No.3 spot and Duke (21-2) held at an 82-71 victory at Minnesota to No. 4 despite losing at home to run their winning streak to six. Florida State. Clemson, 25th last week, Georgia climbed two spots to dropped out after splitting two fifth after a 92-55 victory over games. The Tigers lost to North South Carolina, and decisive wins Carolina 100-99 in overtime on a over Oklahoma State and Kansas basket with less than a second State sent Iowa State from ninth remaining and beat Wake Forest ERNESTO LACAYO/The Observer to sixth. 72-55. Point Guard Niele lvey passes the ball in Notre Dame's win over Pittsburgh Feb. 7. The Irish remain atop the rankings as the only undefeated team in Division I basketball.

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NCAA FOOTBALL BOXING UK coach questions recruiting Tyson bites at chance ing $1,400 in money orders to a Memphis high Associated Press school football coach and improperly cashing a $500 check donated by a booster to help fund to fight champ Lewis LEXINGTON. Ky. Mumme's summer football camp. Tony Franklin, fired after the season as "I dobelieve Sandy Bell has a very tough job," Associated Press of $30 million for each fighter. Kentucky's offensive coordinator, said Moml.ay Franklin said. "She doesn't have subpoena But, despite the willingness of he was uncomfortable with some of the school's power or the ability to make people tell the both fighters to meet, it is still recruiting practices. truth. They have to go from one lie to the next LAS VEGAS a long way from reality. Franklin said he spoke with Sandy Bell, the and try to figure it out." Mike Tyson said Monday Lewis is under contract to school's assistant athletic director for compli­ Franklin also talked at length about a derisive he's ready to fight heavy­ HBO, while Tyson has a con­ ance, about possible recruiting improprieties in atmosphere in the program that was fostered by weight champion Lennox tract with Showtime, and the football program. Coach Hal Mumme Mumme. Franklin said Mumme, Bassett and Lewis this summer. telling his unless the cable channels can resigned earlier this month during a school former defensive coordinator Mike Major were manager to start negotiations come to an agreement there investigation into recruiting violations. extremely close and often took sides against as soon as possible for a fight will be no fight. In addition, Franklin said that although he was fired by many of the other assistants. that could be the richest ever. the two camps would have to Mumme the day after the Wildcats' season-end­ "As you know, some of us were fired for The fight still faces huge agree on purses. with both ing loss at Tennessee, he told Mumme after a chemistry," he said. "The chemistry was horri­ hurdles before it fighters feeling heated argument on Oct. 15 he would not be ble, as a staff and among some coaches. It was could be made, they should returning to the program. awful by design and supported by the head foot­ but Tyson and "Mike would love to get the bigger "I've been portrayed as a vindictive, fired ball coach." Lewis are now have this fight as his payday. coach," said Franklin, a longtime high school Franklin said he did not know if Mumme had both on the "I believe coach. "I am vindictive because I was fired. I knowledge of recruiting violations. But if he record as saying birthday gift. " we're worth made up stories because I was fired. I leaked didn't, that was nearly as bad as knowing and they want to more because information because I was fired .... I made a allowing them to continue, Franklin claimed. fight sometime Shelly Finkel we bring the choice to leave the University of Kentucky "Coach Mumme rarely asked me to do any­ this year. manager money," Finkel because I no longer supported the head coach." thing as far as recruiting," he said. "In the "Mike would said. "Mike is The school has admitted uncovering many recruiting field, we all knew that we were sup­ love to have this the biggest secondary violations and a few the NCAA may posed to do exactly what (Bassett) told us to do. fight as his attraction consider major. It is expected to release details There were just some things I would have been birthday gift," manager Shelly here." of its internal investigation soon. uncomfortable with and that I would not do." Finkel said of the former Lewis has said all along he Former assistant coach and recruiting coordi­ Neither Mumme nor Bassett could be reached heavyweight champion, who wants to fight Tyson. but nator Claude Bassett in January admitted send- for comment Monday night. turns 35 on June 30. "If Tyson has been reluctant in Lennox is serious about mak­ his latest comeback to commit ing this fight, there's nothing himself to a challenge for the avoiding it happening on our WBC and IBF titles. end." Tyson, currently suspended Lewis' business manager, for testing positive for mari­ Kournikova virus clogs system Adrian Ogun, said on Sunday juana after his October fight he was ready to begin talks with Andrew Golota, said nology consultant at Sophos time a computer program Associated Press for the fight, but said he prior to that fight that he Anti-Virus Inc., said the virus attempts to access Outlook's wasn't sure if Tyson's camp needed three or four fights writer skillfully exploited address book. wanted the fight. before taking on Lewis. NEW YORK Kournikova's sex appeal and Vincent Weafer, director of the Finkel said he called Tyson That apparently has now A computer virus purported to "the average fantasy of the guy Symantec Anti-Virus Research on Monday and got the former changed, though, and Finkel be an electronic photo of Anna who sits in front of the computer Center, partly attributed the champion's approval for the said Tyson will be ready after Kournikova overwhelmed e-mail terminal." virus's spread to timing. fight. his next fight, which will be in servers throughout Europe and The virus can automatically "Oose to Valentine's Day, any­ "Let's get it on," Finkel late April or May against North America on Monday. send copies of itself to everyone thing novel or different like this quoted Tyson as saying. David Izon. The virus slowed down e-mail on a recipient's address book. It will get people's attention more The fight could surpass the "We're ready to make the systems and forced some com­ spreads primarily through than normal," he said. "They are second Tyson-Evander fight. If Lennox is free to panies to shut down their e-mail Microsoft Outlook e-mail soft­ expecting messages from Holyfield fight as the richest make it, we're ready to sit altogether while they cleaned ware on Windows computers. friends, maybe pictures of each ever, with revenues of more down immediately," Finkel out the rogue program. Security Many anti-virus companies other or cards. People lower than $100 million and purses said. experts said the virus does not developed software updates to their guards." permanently damage comput­ filter out the new virus. ers. 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NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL NBA Rams coach will not Grizzlies hunt for ne-w home "[Vancouver] really. into profitable operations. return after 10-44 record Associated Press But despite consistently genuinely loves high draft picks, the team is regret my tenure as head WASHINGTON basketball, but at some 91-336 (.213) in its 5 1/2 Auociated Press coach." The Vancouver Grizzlies point there has to be an years, including 13-36 this Petro would not discuss can shop around for a new season. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. financial arrangements made home. expectation of Vancouver's losing record, Jerry DeGregorio announced with DeGregorio, who makes The Grizzlies, who will lose performance." coupled with high Canadian Monday he will not return as $130,000 a year. DeGregorio at least $40 million this year. taxes, has made the team one Hhode Island's men's basket­ simply said that "both sides were given permission by Aurthur Griffiths of the least desirable among ball coach next season after a are satisfied." NBA commissioner David players. 10-44 record that is the worst The Hams have five remain­ Stern to explore moving to first Grizzlies owner High taxes and a falling cur­ two-year stretch in school his­ ing regular-season games. another city next season. rency have also led some tory. DeGregorio, whose previous St. Louis, New Orleans, Las Canadian NHL teams to cross DeGregorio, in the second head coaching experience was Vegas, and Nashville, Tenn., He dropped the bid after the border and has threat­ year of a three-year contract, at the junior college and high have been mentioned as pos­ NBA owners made it clear ened the viability of the will finish the season with the school levels, was signed in sible destinations for the they wanted the team to stay Montreal Expos. Hams while the school looks April 1999 when Jim Harrick team, which has struggled on in Vancouver. Spokesman Jim Stern says it "may have for n new coach. athletic direc­ left for Georgia. the court and at the box Woodcock said Laurie has been a mistake" to leave the tor Hon Petro said. The Hams are 5-19 this sea­ office. taken no steps in recent Grizzlies in Vancouver. "There has been increased son, including 1-10 in the Owner Michael Heisley, a months to pursue an NBA The team's poor perfor­ public speculation about Atlantic 10, and have lost 11 of Chicago businessman who team for St. Louis. mance looks even worse when Jerry's future and he believed their last 12. The Hams were paid $160 million to buy the "We are reading the same compared with the success of that such speculation is hurt­ 5-25 last season, the worst Grizzlies in 1999, met with reports that you are reading, the Toronto Haptors. who ing our ability to recruit. We record in 25 years. That losing Stern and deputy commission­ regarding the Vancouver joined the league at the same share that concern," Petro season came after the school er Huss Granik on Monday at franchise," Woodcock said time, for the 1995-96 season. said. "In offering his resigna­ had played in three straight a Washington hotel to discuss Monday. "We prefer not to The Grizzlies' average tion now, Jerry gives the uni­ NCM tournaments. the team's future. comment until we know attendance slipped to 13,000 versity the ability to begin the DeGregorio's supporters "We agreed· to assist more." last year from 16,000 in their senrch for n successor before argued that the players' Michael Heisley in exploring Doug Thornton, general 19.193-seat arena. the season ends." injuries and academic prob­ other North American cities manager of the New Orleans The team managed to sell The decision on what will be lems have prevented the coach which may be appropriate for Arena, said officials planned about 5,000 season tickets for done with the rest of the from showing what he can do. Vancouver to look into," Stern to contact Heisley to gauge this year. coaching staff will lie with the Three players - Ed Brown, said in a statement. his interest in bringing his Stern left a glimmer of hope new coach. Petro said. Tiger Womack and Tavorris If the team wants to move team to Louisiana. the team could remain in DeGregorio said he had not Bell - were lost for part or all by the start of next season, it Thornton said that because Vancouver. anticipated some of the chal­ of a season, due to academic would have to submit an the arena does not have an "My guess is there is a lenges he fnced. The Hams problems. application to the NBA by NHL franchise that would series of circumstances in have been plagued by person­ The off-court problems March 1. compete for major-league which a team could survive nel losses because of injuries reached peaked Saturday in a Heisley told the Vancouver ticket dollars and because the and perhaps thrive there," he nnd academic problems. game against Dayton when Sun there is a $200-million­ facility is "NBA-ready," New said. "But I'm not going to "It's part of coaching. It's Womack, who had rejoined the plus offer from a party wish­ Orleans might move to the top pound away at that." part of life," DeGregorio said. team in December. was sus­ ing to buy the team and move of the list of new locations. Vancouver businessman "We'll move on and we'll be pended. DeGregorio apparent­ it to the United States. "Sources tell us that he is Arthur Grilliths, who obtained OK. Things will get better at ly did not tell anyone of the Heisley's losses had previ­ interested in relocating the the Vancouver franchise, said UHI. That I can nssure you." action before the game. ously been estimated at $30 franchise, rather than selling the local business community lie said he would miss teach­ After the game, DeGregorio million, but Stern said they it," Thornton said. cannot be fully blamed. ing basketball and "the game confirmed he had suspended could be $40 million. Heisley, who bought the "(Vancouver) really, gen­ of life" at Hhode Island. Womack but would not elabo­ St. Louis Blues owner Bill team from Seattle business­ uinely loves basketball." said "These have been the most rate. The Hams' next game is Laurie tried to buy the man John McCaw in 1999. Griffiths. "But at some point rewarding years of my life," Wednesday against George Grizzlies in 1999 with plans to has a history of turning there's an expectation of per­ DeGregorio said. "I don't Washington. move them to St. Louis. underperforming companies formance."

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Exploring the effectiveness of Associated Press MADISON, Wis. environmental impact assessment Michael Bennett, one of the nation's best running backs last season, was arrested at his apartment building Monday after kicking in a woman's door, police said. The former Wisconsin player - skipping his senior season to turn Speaker: Dr. Angus Neil Morrison-Saunders pro- was released later in the day after his arrest on three charges, Guest Lecturer from Murdoch University including a felony count of criminal intimidation of a victim. WESTERN AUSTRALIA Police also were recommending charges of criminal damage to prop­ erty and disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors. Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 Formal charges have not been filed. Police were still trying to deter­ mine what started the dispute between Bennett and a 19-year-old Time: 4:00p.m. female student, who live in the same building but on separate floors, DeBartolo Hall, Room 217 police spokesman Benjamin Vanden Belt said. Location: The 22-year-old running back called the woman several times and then kicked her door, splitting it sideways, but was unable to enter the apartment, Vanden Belt said. ABSTRACT "The people in the apartment could not get out and nobody could get in. It took some people pulling back and forth to get the door open," Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a major tool promoted ~d used international!~ for Vanden Belt said. Vanden Belt said Bennett may have called the woman to confront the protection and management of the environment. It was adopted m each of ~e con~entwns her about a disparaging remark her friend allegedly made about him. arising from the Rio Earth Summit in 1992. But how does the process operate m. practice? . But Vanden Belt said the comment was minor. Bennett was released Does EIA protect the environment? Is EIA based on good science? How do socto-econoiDlc on a signature bond after Dane County Court Commissioner Todd and political factors affect the process? This seminar will present the major findings of Meurer ordered him to have no contact with the woman or three of research into the utility and effectiveness of environmental impact assessment conducted by Dr. her friends. Wearing a black T-shirt and white sweat pants, Bennett Angus Morrison-Saunders over the last ten years. gave short answers to Meurer's questions and was ordered to appear for an initial court hearing March 5. "He's doing just fine. It wasn't the most pleasant Monday morning Dr. Angus Morrison-Saunders is a Lecturer in Environmental Assessment, Division ofScience. an~ Engineering he's ever had," said Stephen Hurley, Bennett's attorney. at Murdoch University, Western Australia. He completed a Ph.D. in EIA at Murdoch Umvers1ty In 1997. From Badgers football coach Barry Alvarez was out of town Monday and /995-1999 he was a lecturer in the Environmental Studies Program at the University ofNotre Dame-Australia. unavailable for comment, sports information director Steve Malchow He was coordinator ofEnvironmental Studies during /998199 and Academic Coordinator ofthe Notre Dame said. He added it was premature for the school to issue a statement Study Abroad Program in /999. Before commencing his Ph.D. in 1992, he worked in .various po~itions while police were still investigating the matter. including Environmental Office with local government, environment~/ consultant (wh1ch p~edo~mantly involved preparation ofEIA documents) and Graduate Research Assistant at Murdoch Untverslly. page 20 The Observer+ SPORTS Tuesday, February 13, 2001 Fencing continued from page 24 without too much tactics. It just comes down to how good shape you are in." Debic said he will be in even better shape for his rematch with Reichling this spring. Overall, the men had a very successful weekend. Only the men's epee squad dropped a match as they lost 4-5 to Air Force - a team they beat 8-1 last weekend. Epee captain Jan Viviani once again led the Irish with a 14-1 record. He fin­ ished his sophomore season with a 44-4 record and now stands at 7 5-11 for his career. His .852 winning is the best epee winning percentage in Irish histo­ ry. In sabre, 2000 NCAA champion Gabor Szelle posted another strong weekend with a 10-1 record as the sabre squad cruised to another perfect weekend. Only Ohio State proved to be a chal­ lenge as the Buckeyes pushed the Irish in a 6-3 Notre Dame win. The sabre squad blanked North Carolina and Air Force while picking up 8-1 and 7-2 wins against Stanford and Duke, respectively. The women's team lost its first match since the opening weekend as they fell to No.3 Stanford 17-10. Auriol said his team did not fence its best this weekend. "If you are fencing a team as good as Stanford, you need to fence at your TONY FLOYDfThe Observer best, otherwise you have no chance," he Foil captain Ozren Deblc (right) and the Irish will ascend to the top of the rankings this week after upseting No 1 Stanford. said in a prepared statement. "We Debic will remain the No.2 foilist in the country after falling to Stanford's Felix Reichling for the second year in a row. didn't have that extra spark this week­ end." just couldn't believe what happened." Despite the loss to Stanford, the country and a strong women's team, Sophomore All-American Natalia The Cardinal dominated the Irish women finished the regular season suc­ Debic thinks the Irish can finally move Mazur said the team was shocked when across the board in the match, beating cessfully as they defeated Air Force, past the No. 2 finish they've been mired the match ended and they ended up on the Irish 6-3 in foil and epee and 5-4 in Ohio State, Duke and North Carolina. in for 5 seasons and return to the top. the losing side. sabre. In two weeks, the Irish host the "We have a chance at winning the "I don't think they were tough," she Mazur was the only women's fencer Midwest Fencing Conference NCAAs even though we don't have the said. "I think we just had a brain freeze who posted winning records against Championships as they tune up for the best women's team," he said. "If the or something. They really weren't every team en route to a 10-3 weekend NCAA Championships at the end of girls step it up and we fence our best, tough. It was a series of weird bout. We record. March. With the best men's team in the we can still win."

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the media is insulting. They are heroes because they know that they are part of Charity somethipg outside themselves. They are Tennis continued from page 24 heroes not because they are receiving, but continued from page 24 because they are giving. The media has done its part to show the Bergman at No. 1 singles." · have to do. They are also full-times students negative side of athletics. Now is a good time "We were ready to play and were really inspired to go against the with homework, campus jobs and friends to to show the positive. eighth ranked team in the country." keep up with. They have found the time to The women, both athletes, administrators The win over the Demon Deacons marks the highest ranked team give back to a community that has supported and coaches, who participated in Sunday's the Irish have defeated since 1996, when they beat fifth-ranked Texas them in the good times, even if not in the party showed the families that were present 5-4. The Irish improve to 3-1 against the Demon Deacons, winning bad. that an athlete is more that just a body. An three of the last four. We could all learn a lesson from the kids athlete is a heart and a soul as well. And an After their impressive victory on Saturday, the Irish then took on a and the athletes at Sunday's party. athlete will give her heart and soul to a little solid North Carolina team led by No. 11 Marlene Mejia. The athletes have the right idea. If they boy or girl who needs her help. North Carolina came out tough and surprised the Notre Dame can lind time in their busy schedules to sup­ So the next time you turn on the TV to women by winning the doubles point, beating Cunha-Guy and Green­ port a local volunteer effort, so can we. watch the big game, or head over to Angela Vaughan, both 8-6. Making a basket, crossing the goal line, or the Joyce Center to watch some hoops, The Irish rallied, however, sweeping the singles matches and win­ and spiking the ball over the net for a point remember there is more to an athlete than ning 6-1. The singles play was highlighted by a 6-0, 6-1 thrashing of are definitely reasons to cheer. But commu­ entertainment. Mejia courtesy of Dasso and an important victory by Guy who nity outreach is the real way to score. Many of the athletes you watch have given improved to 18-3 in singles matches this year. And what can these kids show us? Well, on time to help the community. Stand up and "We were a little bit down after we lost the doubles point but we Sunday they all recognized who the real cheer for them, not because they are nation­ didn't let it ruin the rest of the match," saidVarnum who defeated heroes are. ·Their heroes were a group of . a! champions, but because they are champi­ Kate Pinchbeck 6-2, 3-6,7-6 (8-6) in a tough three-set tiebreaker. women who took time to care. ons of the community. "Everyone just fought so hard, whether they were winning or los­ These women don't make millions of dol­ ing, and we ended up playing really well." lars or hit a hundred homeruns in a season. The opinions expressed in this column in With the three victories this weekend, the Irish have won five in a They don't have to dye their hair green to are those of the author and not necessarily row and are set to break into the top 10 before they travel to make a statement, or refuse to play because those of The Observer. Wisconsin for the National Indoor Team Championships next Thursday. "I think we will be in the top 10," said Varnum, "but most impor­ tantly we will get a good seed next weekend at the National Indoors. Our goal is to make it past the second round this year."

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(Cowboy hat, boots and lasso sold separately.) four seasons. Special to The Observer A pre-professional major enrolled in the College of Arts Connor LaRose, a three­ and Letters, LaRose earned a year starter and captain of 4.00 grade-point average the Notre Dame men's soccer (one of two men's soccer team in 2000, was named to players) during the fall the National Soccer Coaches semester and owns a cumula­ Association tive 3.449 grade index follow­ of America ing seven semesters at the (NSCAA)/ University. Teammate Dustin adidas Pridmore, also a M e n ' s midfielder/defender, joined College LaRose on the North Central Scholar Regional Scholar Athlete A I I Team as a second-team hon­ America oree. Pridmore played in 16 T h i r d LaRose T e a m . games and earned 15 starts LaRose in his final season. One of the was among 67 collegiate team's tri-captains in 2000, players honored after being he scored a goal and dished named to the Men's Scholar off two assists for four points Athlete North Central in his senior season. Regional first team. Pridmore, who played in 55 To be considered, a stu­ games and made 39 starts dent-athlete must have during his career, finished attained junior status while with five goals and five achieving an overall cumula­ assists (15 points). tive grade-points average of A finance major in the 3.300 (on a scale of 4.00).. In Mendoza College of Business, addition, he must have start­ he earned Dean's List distinc­ ed at least half of his team's tion following the 2000 fall contests during the past sea­ semester after earning a son and been a major con­ 3.533 grade-point average tributor on the field. and has a cumulative 3.343 LaRose, a grade index. midfielder/defender, was one Stanford University's Ryan of just two players to start all Nelsen was named the Male 17 games in 2000. He scored Scholar-Athlete of the Year one goal and finished his and was joined by three other Irish career with three goals Cardinal players named to and seven assists (13 points). one of the three Scholar All­ LaRose helped Notre Dame America teams. Former ~ record six shutouts as a team Stanford University head and register a 1.19 goals coach Bobby Clark was against average. In addition, named head men's soccer ~ he played in 68 games and coach at Notre Dame on Jan. Got the urger made 59 starts during his 29 of this year. The delicious, flame-broiled Rodeo Cheeseburger. Please recycle The Just ride in, saddle up to the counter and try a tasty, flame-broiled burger topped

with melted cheese, crispy onion rings and tangy BULL: S-EVE~ BBQ sauce for only 99~. · Hey, at that price you can afford to feed your whole posse on 'em. Observer. page 22 The Observer+ SPORTS Tuesday, February 13, 2001 II I I MEN'S TENNIS Irish falter against Duke, regroup with Iowa win 6-1 at No. 3 singles. By RACHEL BIBER Irish freshman Matt Scott cut Sports Edi£or the lead in half with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over the Blue Devil's Alex After falling to fifth-ranked Bose at No. 6 singles, but Duke Duke 6-1 on Saturday, the 30th­ then won a pair of straight-set ranked Irish men's tennis team matches at Nos. 2 and 5 singles regrouped for a convincing 7-0 to clinch the win. defeat over Iowa on Sunday. The 6-1 victory was completed Notre Dame, which now when Duke's 11th-ranked . stands at 4-2, knew a victory Ramsey Smith rallied to beat over Duke on Saturday was a 95th-ranked Casey Smith at No. long shot, but did not bow down 1 singles, while Talarico was to the Blue Devils without giving defeated at No. 4 singles in them a scare. another three-set match. "I think we were a little disap­ Although the opportunities pointed with Saturday's out­ were there for the Irish to come come, but I don't think we were away with a historic upset, the upset about our effort," Irish squad was not disappointed. junior Casey Smith said. "We "They were a good team," tried really hard and we played Notre Dame head coach Bob hard. but we just didn't get the · Bayliss said. "I am disappointed points we needed to get, and we didn't capitalize on an oppor­ that's the way this sport goes. I tunity, but I think the better think everyone played well, and team won, because they won it was a learning experience." three matches in straight sets. I The Irish narrowly missed don't think you can say that securing the doubles point because we didn't win the close

against Duke to gain a 1-0 lead, matches we should have won. JOE STARK/The Observer but two Blue Devil comebacks at I'm not saying that at all. The Irish junior Andrew Laflin came out on top for the Irish Sunday with a win over Iowa at No. 6 sin­ Nos. 2 and 3 doubles reversed opportunity to win was there, we gles. Notre Dame beat Iowa 7-0, but fell to No. 5 Duke Saturday. the outcome. just weren't quite up to it." Smith and Luis Haddock­ The 7-0 drubbing of Iowa on for the Irish with a 6-0, 6-1 win win the first set, and then led 5- second-set, the momentum Morales at No. 2 doubles and the Sunday was a positive turn­ at No. 5 singles. 1 in the third set before seemed to switch to Cleveland's pairing of Matt Daly and James around for the Irish, but one that Seventy-fifth ranked Taborga Cleveland pulled within 5-4. side of the court, but Smith was Malhame at No. 3 doubles both was expected over the unranked racked up another win for Notre Cleveland overcame six match able to stay focused. saw early service breaks slip opponent. However, Notre Dame Dame at No. 2 singles with a 6-2, points, while Smith fought back "I didn't consciously get tight, I away, while Duke captured vic­ also suffered a loss when 6-3 win, while Smith made it 6-1 to break his opponent's serve to just didn't go out for the ball like tory in both matches 8-5. Talarico went down in the No. 1 with a huge victory over Iowa's complete the victory and I should have. When you are Despite the missed opportuni­ doubles match with a sprained Tyler Oeveland 7-6 (7 -5), 6-4 in improve his singles record to 5-1 playing at No. 1, and you're ties, the 38th-ranked Irish duo of ankle, making his appearance in the No. 1 singles match. on the year. playing at this level, you have to Talarico and Taborga pulled out next week's matches against Cleveland defeated Irish All­ "In a way, it's like I really be playing at 100 percent the an impressive win over Duke's Michigan State and Kentucky American Ryan Sachire last wanted to win, but it's also diffi­ whole time. It's not like I 25th-ranked team of Andres questionable. year, and the match-up was also cult to play someone I'm friends dropped off a ton, but it's just Pedroso and Ted Rueger by the Talarico stayed on the court intensified due to the fact that with, and that I've known since I that I let up a little bit, and that score of 9-8 (10-8), after recov­ with teammate Taborga for a Smith and Oeveland have a his­ was 12," Smith said. "It puts you was enough for him to come ering from a 2-5 deficit in the come-from-behind victory over tory dated back to their junior in a weird situation because you back." tiebreaker. Iowa's Tyler Cleveland and playing days. want to win, but at the same Haddock-Morales rounded out "I felt like we were a lot better Stuart Waters, boasting the Smith trailed 3-0 in the first time you feel bad when he's not the 7-0 blanking of Iowa with a team doubles wise [than Duke]," duo's record to 5-1 in dual­ set tiebreaker before winning playing well." comeback win at No. 3 singles Talarico said. "We've let a lot of match play. seven of the last nine points to Playing with a 5-1 lead in the by the score of 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. teams just hang around with us, The win completed the sweep and we should be beating a lot of of the doubles for the Irish, with these teams a lot easier, but it the other two wins coming from just works out that way. We've Smith and Haddock-Morales at had a couple of really close No. 2 and Daly and Malhame at matches, but we've squeaked it No.3. out. I just think we need more Notre Dame jumped out to a 4- Spend Valentine'~ !OaLJ wi1ft discipline on both our parts, just 0 lead by winning three straight­ to really make sure we stick to set matches at Nos. 4-6 singles. the basics, because that's all Brian Farrell rolled over his doubles is- basics really." opponent 6-1, 6-0 at No. 4 sin­ ~ e tpJ-U futte: Duke pulled ahead 2-0 when gles, while junior Andrew Laflin second-ranked Marko Cerenko won at No. 6 singles 6-3, 6-0. downed Haddock-Morales 6-4, Scott provided the clinching win

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ArHE page 24 vnSERVER Tuesday, February 13, 2001 WOMEN'S TENNIS Athletes Irish look to jump in poll after 3-0 weekend suit up for .. By STEVE KEPPEL Sports Writer charity It was a great weekend for Notre Dame women's tennis as they went 3-0 and will most likely move into the top 10 this week. The Irish An athlete's schedule: lost only one team point as they defeated 7 a.m. -get up, go work out Virginia Tech 7-0 on Friday, eighth-ranked 9 a.m. - noon - class Wake Forest 5-0 on Saturday and North Noon - lunch with the team Carolina 6-1. 1 p.m. -3 p.m. -class The weekend was once again highlighted by 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. -serve the the play of Michelle Dasso as she improved her community career record to 121-31, one victory shy of a 7 p.m. -practice record set just last year by Kelly Zalinski. Dasso led the way for the Irish in No. 1 dou­ Hold it a bles and singles and did not lose a match the minute. entire weekend. The third-ranked all-American Was it just is on a roll this spring after impressive perfor­ me or did mances at each tournament. Dasso also plays a someone key role in team competition. else catch "She's a huge asset to the team, she really gets the serving us going and I don't think we would be the same the com­ without her," said Dasso's doubles partner, munity Becky Varnum. part of Katie McVoy Varnum, a junior, also played well this week­ that sched­ end. She went undefeated in both doubles and ule? singles at the No. 2 spot behind Dasso. What's that all Inside Saint After beating Virginia Tech on Friday, the Mary's Sports Irish prepared to take on Wake Forest and the about? No. 1 player in the country Bea Bielick. Well, for But, to Notre Dame's surprise, Beilick was out those of with bronchitis and the Demon Deacons had to you who haven't kept an eye forfeit matches at No. 3 doubles and No. 6 sin­ on Saint Mary's sports recent­ gles to start off. ly, the Belles had a big win on Notre Dame once again rallied around the Sunday. No, I don't mean play of Dasso, as she won the last nine games of Saturday's big basketball win, the No. 1 singles match and defeated sixth­ I mean Sunday. Well, what ranked Janet Bergman 6-1, 6-0. win happened on Sunday? Kimberly Guy also continued her solid play, as On Sunday the Belles made she and Katie Cunha wrapped up the doubles winners out of area kids suf­ point with an 8-5 decision over Wake Forest's fering from cancer. Angela Jackie Houston and Aimee Smith and Guy later Athletic Facility was converted clinched the match for the Irish after a win at from a basketball court and No. 5 singles over Smith. work-out facility into a place "They [Wake Forest] had to default two where dreams could come matches so we were up 2-0 right away," said true for local families. junior Becky Varnum. "Everyone just played The Valentine's Oncology party was a huge success awesome and Michelle destroyed Janet KYLIE CARTERfThe Observer because of both the athletic Michelle Dasso Improved her career record to 121-31 with wins at No 1 doubles administration and the ath­ see TENNIS/page 21 and singles this weekend. The senior is just one win short of a school record. letes who participated. Each Saint Mary's team had a table or an activity going on Sunday. No matter what these teams did during the season, FENCING they ranked No. 1 with the kids who attended that party. This is what athletics should really be about. Sure it's fun No. 2 Irish knock off No. 1 Cardinal at Invite to watch athletic events and cheer for our team. But why? because we are still the same "I am so proud of the team," however, that he can beat It's because athletics can By MIKE CONNOLLY team. It's a good boost going Irish head coach Yves Auriol Reichling at the NCAAs this bring us together as a commu­ Sports Writer into the post season." said in a prepared statement. year. nity. The men's team will also "Beating Stanford is a great "In the five-touch bout it The Saint Mary's student The No. 1 sign at the top of ride a 41-match winning accomplishment and they will goes so fast," he said. "The athletes, not only this week­ Grace Hall will burn a little streak after beating North be more than a handful at the tempo of the bout is really end, but all year, show how brighter after the No. 2 men's Carolina, Duke, Ohio State NCAAs but so will we." fast. In any bout we fenced so athletics can bring a commu­ fencing team knocked off No. and Airforce in addition to the While the Irish staked their far it could have gone both nity together. They are all 1 Stanford 18-9 this weekend Cardinal. The Irish now own claim as the top men's team ways. He is good but it's just a healthy (well, most of the at the Duke Invitational. the fifth longest winning heading into the post-season, matter of time [before I beat time) women who are using The Irish should ascend to streak in Notre Dame history. Debic remains the No. 2 foilist him] and hopefully it will be their gifts to help those that the top ranking in the next The upset win against in the country. at NCAAs. I know his style of are less fortunate than they poll. Stanford, however, was not a He lost 5-3 to Stanford's fencing. It's definitely not the are. "I guess it feels good," foil surprise, according to Debic. 2000 NCAA Champ Felix type of fencing I like because Mind you, athletics is not all captain Ozren Debic said "We all knew we were going Reichling. Last year, Reichling it's very physical and fast - these Saint Mary's athletes about the ranking. "It's not to win," the 2000 foil runner­ defeated Debic 15-10 in the different that it was before up said. finals. Debic is confident, see FENCING/page 20 see CHARITY/page 21

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