Woo Leads Business School for Final Semester Dean Reflects on Contribution to Mendoza College of Business, Looks to Future with National Non-Profit

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By EMILY SCHRANK “I really came to know the by myself,” she said. “But it is News Writer organization from those five really His work and His Spirit years and also traveled on be- that moves us along.” This semester marks the end half of CRS,” she said. “I had Even though Mendoza of Carolyn Woo’s 14-year ten- the chance to see firsthand the reached the top of Business- ure as dean of the Mendoza incredible impact and contri- Week’s undergraduate rank- College of Business. In June, bution of that work.” ings during her time as dean, Woo was named president and Woo said she thinks of her Woo said she is most proud of CEO of Catholic Relief Services new position as “an extraordi- keeping strong moral and ethi- (CRS), the official international nary privilege.” cal standards at the center of humanitarian agency of the “One of my greatest fears is the College’s mission. Catholic Church in the United that we learn not to see the “We never compromised our States. people who suffer,” she said. “I Catholic identity,” she said. “I felt like I needed a semes- consider myself blessed to have “We advanced our academic ter to tie up the loose ends,” the chance that I see.” reputation and Catholic mis- Woo said. “In particular, to After seeing how CRS trans- sion at the same time.” make sure the various foun- formed people’s lives, Woo de- Woo attributes her success dations of the College are in a cided it was time to go serve as dean to the efforts of the good place.” that family and said she is College’s staff. Woo, who begins her new po- looking forward to doing God’s “I think that the success that sition Jan. 1, served as a board work. the Mendoza College of Busi- GRANT TOBIN/The Observer member for CRS from 2004- “I get intimidated when I Carolyn Woo, dean of the Mendoza College of Business, will leave 2009. think of taking this job on all see WOO/page 5 Notre Dame in December to work at Catholic Relief Services. St. Michael’s offers Students leave halls for houses By VICKY MORENO campus laundering News Writer While the University high- lights dorm life as one of the By MEL FLANAGAN an assigned day, St. Michael’s greatest parts of the Notre News Writer visits each dorm to pick up a Dame experience, many stu- bundle of laundry from each dents head off campus for While the majority of stu- student, and then returns the their senior year, choosing dents set aside a few hours clean clothes a few days later. to live at a “home just be- each week to wash and dry “We pick it up, we bring it yond the Dome.” their laundry, others opt to back and your laundry is get- Eighty percent of Notre send their clothes to St. Mi- ting done for you,” St. Michael’s Dame students live on cam- chael’s Laundry Service to Counter Service Lead Repre- pus, the Office of Residence have it done for a fee. sentative Jean Rinehart said. Life and Housing (ORLH) St. Michael’s, located behind “It gives you more free time to reported. Of the 20 percent the Main Building, offers a study and do other things.” that live off campus, how- G. MATTHEW SAAD/The Observer “Student Bundle” plan for $225 Students Louise Fauth, Vishnu Thaver, Jack Heuer and their dog a semester. Once a week on see LAUNDRY/page 3 see HOUSING/page 5 Petey relax on the porch of their off-campus home. New professors join teaching faculty, pursue research

By ANNA BOARINI generation of scholars while News Writer also enabling professors complete freedom to pursue their Frosh-O and Transfer-O ac- research interests,” she said. tivities may have wound down This year, Thrall will teach last week, but the University a course on structural steel welcomed one last group to design, a core requirement for campus as new professors be- all civil engineering and geo- gan their tenure at the Univer- logical science students. In the sity. future, Thrall said she hopes The new professors come to develop and teach courses from a variety of different in advanced steel design and backgrounds and experiences. bridge design, the topic of her For engineering professor dissertation. Ashley Thrall, Notre Dame will Thrall was drawn to Notre be her first teaching job after Dame partially because of its earning a doctorate in civil and Catholic tradition. environmental engineering “Notre Dame’s rich and from Princeton University last unique tradition of viewing May. research as service is deeply “I was drawn to academia be- intertwined with its Catholic cause it offers the opportunity LAUREN KALINOSKI | Observer Graphic to educate and mentor the next see PROFESSOR/page 5

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By BRIDGET FEENEY Spencer said. “Basically, I Though working for Disney News Writer was working in fast food. You was a dream come true for think ‘Disney,’ and you think Spencer, participating in the Zumba instruction While many students spend ‘glamorous.’ But while it was program did not come without their internships toiling away very different than what I was challenges. By JILL BARWICK exercise option, she said she is at investment banks or ac- used to, it was a really great “The hardest part of the News Writer equally excited to be instruct- counting firms, Saint Mary’s experience. I loved the people program was being so far ing the class. junior Tori Spencer spent I worked with and I always away from home for so long. When Jennifer Roberts be- “I just wanted to offer other hers working at the “Happiest looked forward going into I was also working crazy gan working at Saint Mary’s, opportunities for Saint Mary’s Place on Earth.” Last spring, work every day.” hours,” Spencer said. she wanted to take Zumba as far as working out goes,” Spencer took a semester off Spencer kept busy, work- Homesickness and long classes at the College, but none she said. “I am excited to see and headed down to Orlando ing 40 to 60 hours each week workdays were not enough were available. Now, Roberts, how the classes work out.” to participate in the Disney while also taking a marketing to discourage Spencer from assistant director for external The classes are informal and College Program at the Walt course offered through the in- pursuing a future career with events in the Office of Special do not require registration. Disney World Resort. ternship program. Disney, though. Events, will offer Zumba class- Roberts said she hopes partici- Taking a semester off for an “Disney offers different col- “I really want to go back es to the Saint Mary’s commu- pation will be high enough to internship is unconventional, lege courses to the program this summer or after I gradu- nity to fill the gap. warrant Zumba’s addition to but Spencer said she did not participants so we have the ate and work as a marketing “Zumba is a Latin-inspired the regular schedule of ath- regret her decision. opportunity to gain credit for or wedding planner intern,” fitness program that uses four letic classes. “It was definitely worth our schools back home,” Spen- Spencer said. “Hopefully I basic Latin rhythms mixed Until then, Roberts is rent- leaving school for a semester. cer said. will move up in the company with fun, high-energy music,” ing the space herself, which My family has gone to Disney Spencer, however, will not to jobs more closely related Roberts said. “Dancing for an is why there is a small fee for for years, and I have always receive credit for her intern- to what I want to do. My goal hour, rather than running for participation. The class will wanted to work for the com- ship because she changed ma- is to become a seasonal em- an hour, makes you feel like cost $5 for students, $6 for pany. It is a lifelong dream jors right before taking her ployee, which would make me you are having fun rather than faculty and $7 for the general finally come true,” Spencer leave of absence. eligible for all of the benefits. actually working out.” public. said. “And I will still get to Despite not having academ- Benefits include free park After being certified in Zum- Some students have already graduate on time, despite the ic credit to show for her time admission and discounted ba instruction, Roberts will expressed interest in joining semester off.” spent at Disney, she said she prices at all of the souvenir teach the class in hopes of the class. Junior Cailin Crowe While in Orlando, Spen- does not feel like she came shops, which Spencer got to providing a different form of said she is eager to integrate cer worked at the Hollywood back to campus empty-hand- enjoy during her internship. exercise compared to the con- Zumba into her workout rou- Studios, one of Disney’s four ed. “The Disney College Pro- ventional fitness classes held tine. theme parks, in the Quick “I made lifelong friends gram was a great work expe- at Saint Mary’s. “I am excited to see what Service department handling down there,” Spencer said. “I rience. It definitely prepares She invited students, faculty these classes have to offer,” food and beverage sales. She am still really close with all of you for the real world and you and community members to she said. “I enjoy working out was responsible for manning my roommates. I met so many meet so many fun people,” she “ditch the workout and join the on a regular basis and it will the cash registers and cook- people from all over the coun- said. party” in her class. be nice to shake my routine up ing and serving food to cus- try and the world — that was Roberts said those unfamil- a bit by adding Zumba classes tomers. the best part of my experi- Contact Bridget Feeney at iar with Zumba should not be to my schedule. “It wasn’t what I expected,” ence.” [email protected] hesitant to try it. “I’m looking forward to get- “I want people to know that ting my groove on,” Crowe Zumba really is for anyone, said. even those intimidated by Classes will take place Mon- chael’s to do his laundry is a problem. having minimal dance skills,” days from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Laundry more expensive than it would “If you forget to drop stuff Roberts said. “Zumba is easy Angela Athletic facility. be to do it on his own, sopho- off it’s really awkward and enough for everyone to follow.” continued from page 1 more Pat O’Brien said the ser- you have to do it yourself any- While Roberts hopes to offer Contact Jill Barwick at vice is worth it. way,” O’Brien said. “And then her students an entertaining [email protected] Although St. Michael’s main “It really saves me a lot of you put all your clothes in that service is the “Student Bun- time, and then I can do home- bundle and don’t get them dle,” Rinehart said they also work and other things,” he back for two days. That can be offer tailoring, dry cleaning said. kind of awkward too.” and individual wet clean- O’Brien used the bundle Junior Christian Demere ing. For students who use service last year and will con- signed up for the service his Students take jobs on the bundle plan, these extra tinue to do so this year. freshman and sophomore services are simply deducted However, not all students years, but only had minor is- from their original allotment who sign up for the sues with the of $225. service freshman service. campus, use JOBboard However, Rinehart said all year continue us- “It really “Out of all the these services are also avail- ing it the following times I used it By CHRISTIAN MYERS freshmen to get a job because it able to students who did not years. Junior Lau- saves me a lot there would be a News Writer allows you to learn time man- sign up for the bundle plan. ren Antonelle en- of time, and few times when then I can do agement skills.” “Any student can get an joyed the extra free you’d lose a sock Attending Notre Dame is far The JOBboard program, an item of clothing tailored or time St. Michael’s homework and or two,” he said. other things.” from a cheap venture for stu- online resource available to wet cleaned,” Rinehart said. gave her as a fresh- “That’s kind dents and their families, but the students through InsideND, is “And if a student wants to just man, but she opted of an inconve- University has resources avail- one way the Office of Student send in one bundle for the not to continue the Pat O’Brien nience, but it re- able for students who need help Employment seeks to simplify whole year, they can do that service. sophomore ally wasn’t that covering costs. Campus employ- the process of obtaining cam- too.” “My parents paid often at all.” ment is one way students can pus jobs. Although many students for it for me for Lost socks take the edge off tuition pay- The program serves as a hub will send in a bundle or two a graduation present,” An- were not enough to make De- ments or make a little extra for job offerings on campus and near finals, students save tonelle said. “They figured I’d mere regret using the service. cash. also provides limited off-cam- money by signing up for the like the time it would save me. “It’s definitely a good trade- The Office of Student Employ- pus opportunities. Listings are entire semester, Rinehart But I didn’t sign up for it last off. It’s well worth the money, ment reported over 40 percent divided into categories, such as said. If a student uses the bun- year because I felt the drop- since you’ll have to pay for of students take advantage of athletics, clerical and food ser- dle plan service, each bundle off and pick-up days were in- the washing machine in your campus employment. Students vice. costs $13.75. If a student only convenient for me.” dorm anyway,” Demere said. work across campus in areas Sophomore Leah Corachea, does one or two bundles a O’Brien agreed that the such as restaurants, academic who began working at Legends year, each costs $19.36. scheduled days provided by Contact Mel Flanagan at buildings and residence halls. last year after finding the job Although paying for St. Mi- St. Michael’s sometimes posed [email protected] Senior Justin Pham worked listing on the program, said the for the Center for Social Con- categorization in the program cerns (CSC) during his junior allowed her to easily target the year. Pham, who was involved types of jobs she preferred. with the CSC in other capacities, “It is user-friendly and I still said the job was in line with his use it now,” she said. “The for- academic interests. mat is helpful because it divides “A job is a major commitment up the types of jobs.” and once you have a job on cam- Despite some students’ suc- pus you can appreciate that, but cesses finding employment it can also be an opportunity to through the program, student pursue your extra-curricular body president Patrick McCor- interests,” Pham said. mick said student government Junior Eric Hinterman has is looking to increase the us- worked in the Huddle since the ability of the JOBboard. beginning of his sophomore “The JOBboard is an impor- year and is now a manager. tant program and we are cur- Hinterman, a chemical engi- rently looking into ways to im- neering major and member of prove it,” he said. “We are in the the marching band, said despite review stage right now; so we having to balance his job with would welcome any comments other commitments, he enjoys or suggestions from students.” MAGGIE O’BRIEN/The Observer the routine of regular work. St. Michael’s Laundry Service offers cleaning and tailoring services to students year-round. “Having a job keeps me busy,” Contact Christian Myers at Students leave their clothes for pick-up one day a week and receive them back a few days later. Hinterman said. “I encourage [email protected]

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Students who choose to the day, thanks to the distance ate dean of Mendoza, will serve leave their residence halls may he has to travel to get home. as interim dean after Woo’s de- Housing experience more freedom, but “Without a home base as Woo parture. continued from page 1 they sacrifice certain conve- close by as before, I’ve ended continued from page 1 “If it wasn’t for my time at niences as well. up doing more work in be- Notre Dame, I don’t think I could ever, the majority are seniors. Senior Erin Scott, formerly tween classes, even if there’s ness has achieved is because have been ready for my time at Some seniors said residence of Welsh Family Hall, said only an awkward hour,” the of an incredibly dedicated and CRS,” she said. “Sometimes in halls monitor the rules and waking up for early classes former Stanford resident said. talented team of staff,” she your life, you just have to leave regulations so closely that the reminded her of the benefits “Before, I typically waited un- said. home for the next phase.” proper transition to adulthood of living on the University’s til my classes had all ended Woo said the search for her and independence is only pos- grounds. and I had eaten dinner before replacement will begin this se- Contact Emily Schrank at sible if they live off campus. “I can’t wake up at 8:15 I really tackled assignments.” mester. Roger Huang, associ- [email protected] Former Knott resident Dan- a.m. for an 8:30 a.m. class Despite the drawbacks, iel McHugh said the best part and I have to shower in the Irish Row resident Danielle of living off campus is the in- Rock when I work out between Duva said the benefits of off- dependence. classes,“ Scott said. “But luck- campus living outweigh the “You have to cook for your- ily, four out of the six girls in cons. self, clean for yourself, and our house have cars so we fig- “I miss the six-and-a-half Hurricane Irene’s find a way to get on campus,” ure it out.” minute walk to DeBartolo in McHugh, a senior, said. “Liv- However brief the commute the morning,” Duva, a senior, ing off campus really facili- from off-campus residences to said. “But my own bathroom, tates the transition from stu- class is, the inconvenience is own bedroom and the freedom death toll reaches 40 dent to employee. It’s a step enough to encourage students is well worth the loss of a few towards being a grown up to spend their time on campus minutes of sleep.” Associated Press word on their homes. without throwing you into the more efficiently. At the same time, nearly 5 real world immediately after Senior Chris Payne said he Contact Victoria Moreno at MONTPELIER, Vt. — The full million homes and businesses in graduation.” now gets work done earlier in [email protected] measure of Hurricane Irene’s a dozen states were still without fury came into focus Monday electricity, and utilities warned as the death toll jumped to 40, it might be a week or more before some people got their pow- Thralls, this is not his first job great.” New England towns battled epic er back. in academia. Like Thrall, Wilkens sought floods and millions faced the Professor “Once the refrigerator gets After earning a doctorate in out a university that placed dispiriting prospect of several continued from page 1 warm, my insulin goes bad. I literature from Duke Universi- importance on both research days without electricity. could go into diabetic shock. It’s ty, he worked at Rice Universi- and educating students. From North Carolina to kind of scary because we don’t identity”, she said. “I found ty and Washington University “Notre Dame has exactly Maine, communities cleaned up know how long it’s going to be this tradition to be very in- in St. Louis. the combination of first-rate and took stock of the uneven and out for,” said Patricia Dillon, spiring and believe that my re- Wilkens said he enjoys his research and serious teach- hard-to-predict costs of a storm a partially paralyzed resident search interests — the design work because it provides him ing that I was looking for,” he that spared the nation’s biggest of a home for the disabled in of deployable structures for the opportunity to discuss lit- said. “A lot of schools claim to city a nightmare scenario, only Milford, Conn., where the elec- disaster relief — will fit in well erature with gifted students value both those things, but it’s to deliver a historic wallop to tricity was out and a generator with the character of the and academics. rare to find them done so well towns well inland. failed. Her voice cracking, she University.” “I’m paid to read books and together.” In New York City, where people added: “I’m very tired, stressed Professor Matthew talk about them with smart had braced for a disaster-movie scene of water swirling around out, aggravated, scared.” Wilkens is also a new face students and colleagues,” Contact Anna Boarini at skyscrapers, the subways and Russ Furlong of Barrington, on campus. However, unlike Wilkens said. “It’s pretty [email protected] buses were up and running R.I., ruefully remembered the again in time for the Monday two weeks he went without morning commute. And to the power after Hurricane Bob 20 surprise of many New Yorkers, years ago. things went pretty smoothly. “Hopefully, we won’t have Obama names economic adviser But in New England, land- to wait that long this time,” he locked Vermont contended with said. “Last night we had can- Associated Press what its governor called the dles. It was romantic. It was fun. worst flooding in a century. But that feeling doesn’t last too WASHINGTON — Facing a Streams also raged out of con- long.” public deeply dissatisfied with trol in upstate New York. Up and down the Eastern Sea- his handling of the economy, In many cases, the mo- board, commuters and vaca- President Barack Obama on ment of maximum danger ar- tioners found their travel plans Monday tapped a prominent rived well after the storm had scrambled. Airlines warned it labor economist to join his passed, as rainwater made its would be days before the thou- cadre of advisers and help way into rivers and streams and sands of passengers stranded by steer a fall jobs agenda that turned them into torrents. Irene Irene find their way home. Some will be critical to the presi- dumped up to 11 inches of rain Amtrak service in the North- dent’s re-election bid. on Vermont and more than 13 in east was suspended. Commuter In nominating Alan Krueger parts of New York. trains between New Jersey and as chair of the White House “We were expecting heavy New York City were not run- Council of Economic Advisers, rains,” said Bobbi-Jean Jeun of ning. Trains between the city Obama gains an economist Clarksville, a hamlet near Al- and its northern suburbs were with expertise in the labor bany, N.Y. “We were expecting also disrupted. market and unemployment, flooding. We weren’t expecting Kris and Jennifer Sylvester of a key drag on the U.S. econo- devastation. It looks like some- Brooklyn sat on a bench in the my and Obama’s presidency. body set a bomb off.” town center in Woodstock, N.Y., Krueger, a former Treasury Meanwhile, the 11-state death with luggage at their feet and Department official and Princ- AP toll, which had stood at 21 as of their daughters, aged 4 and 9, eton University economist, Sunday night, rose sharply as holding signs reading, “Need a President Obama shakes Alan Krueger’s hand Monday after bodies were pulled from flood- Ride 2 NYC” and “Help Us, No has advocated for hiring tax naming him chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. credits for businesses and in- waters and people were electro- Bus, No Train.” They rode Am- creased government spending cuted by downed power lines. trak out for a long weekend in on infrastructure, two pro- dent George W. Bush and long- fresh job creation ideas to the The tally of Irene’s destruc- the country, but were unable to grams Obama aides are con- time acquaintance of Krueger, White House, saying only that tion mounted, too. An appar- get home. sidering proposing this fall. said Obama’s new nominee the president’s nominee was ently vacant home exploded “We’re hoping for anything,” His appointment also caps has a reputation as an analyt- the best person for the job. in an evacuated, flooded area Jennifer Sylvester said. a wholesale makeover of ic, data-driven economist, not “He’s an excellent econo- in Pompton Lakes, N.J., early In Vermont, the state’s emer- Obama’s economic leadership as a champion for many spe- mist whose particular skills Monday, and firefighters had to gency management headquar- team during the past year. cific policy initiatives. While are more relevant than ever battle the flames from a boat. ters stood empty, evacuated Several high-ranking advis- Mankiw said he believes in the economic environment In the Albany, N.Y., suburb of because of river flooding from ers, including Lawrence Sum- Krueger is highly-qualified we find ourselves in,” Carney Guilderland, police rescued two Irene’s heavy rains. Rescuers mers, Christina Romer and for the post, he doesn’t expect said. “His expertise in the la- people Monday after their car used a boat and bucket loaders Austan Goolsbee, have all left him to push the administra- bor market is particularly rel- was swept away. Rescuers found to pluck seven people from a the administration, leaving tion in any new directions evant as we focus on the need them three hours later, clinging swamped mobile home park in Treasury Secretary Timothy when it comes to tackling the to grow the economy and in- to trees along the swollen creek. Lyndonville. Geithner as the only top offi- nation’s economic and unem- crease job creation.” “It’s going to take time to In upstate New York, authori- cial remaining from the presi- ployment woes. Obama announced recover from a storm of this ties were closely watching ma- dent’s original economic team. “This is more of a continu- Krueger’s nomination at a magnitude,” President Barack jor dams holding back drinking Obama has often reached ity appointment rather than Rose Garden ceremony Mon- Obama warned as he prom- water reservoirs. within his administration’s a move-in-a-new-direction day morning and said he ised the government would do Throughout the region, hun- ranks to fill vacant posts on the appointment,” said Mankiw, would rely on the economist everything in its power to help dreds of roads were impassable economic team, and Krueger now an economics professor for unvarnished guidance, not people get back on their feet. because of flooding or fallen is no exception. Though he at Harvard University. “I don’t partisan political advice. For many people, the after- trees, and some bridges had spent last year at Princeton, think the president wanted a “That’s more important math could prove more painful simply given way, including a he served as assistant secre- change. He’s keeping the ba- than ever right now,” Obama than the storm itself. 156-year-old hand-hewn, wood- tary for economic policy at the sic structure of the team in said. “We need folks in Wash- In North Carolina, where en, covered bridge across Scho- Treasury Department during place.” ington to make decisions Irene blew ashore along the harie Creek in Blenheim, N.Y. In the first two years of Obama’s White House spokesman based on what’s best for the Outer Banks on Saturday before all, more than a dozen towns in administration. Jay Carney brushed off ques- country, not what’s best for heading for New York and New Vermont and at least three in Gregory Mankiw, a former tions Monday about whether any political party or special England, 1,000 people were still New York remained cut off by CEA chairman under Presi- Krueger would bring any interest.” in emergency shelters, awaiting flooded roads and bridges. page 6 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com Tuesday, August 30, 2011 Inside Column Trade idea: Pineapples Buy Quarter Dog futures Everyone experiences life-changing moments. For some, it was ripping open that Notre Dame acceptance let- A futures desk at a Wall Street bank turned out poorly. Thales did some analy- tence of Stepan Center. Newer, less leaky ter. For others, it was picking a major sounds like some sort of covert fortune- sis based on weather patterns, and specu- buildings on campus have been steadily or locking eyes with that special some- telling operation. It sounds like the desk lated that the harvest would be good, and stealing away market share year by year one in class. For me, where traders can swing by in the morn- so the future demand for use of the presses until all that Stepan is really used for now it was discovering ing to read the tea leaves and see what would be high. According to the legend, is Domerfest and freshmen chemistry ex- “Psych,” a TV show stocks are going Thales was right and ended up making ams. It’s old, outdated and taking up space on USA Network. to be hot that Grace Concelman a lot of money. That, of course, was the that could probably be put to more produc- “Psych” follows day. It almost last time a philosopher was in the news for tive use. Plus, it really doesn’t fit in with the life of Shawn doesn’t seem Options and making money. the design philosophy of the rest of cam- Spencer (James like it should be Futures I had a chance to rotate on a futures desk pus (although, by that argument, I’d also Roday) and his best legal. Is divi- during my internship this summer and got have to be a seller of futures on all of Mod friend, Burton “Gus” nation how all a chance to see how these contracts are Quad). Guster (Dulé Hill). of these Wall Street banks keep making actually traded. Most of what I got to ob- Finally, I’d buy a future on our football Shawn refuses to Mary Claire money? serve was interest rate futures, which are team. This is Notre Dame, after all — blind grow up and become O’Donnell Actually, a future in the finance world is fundamental to the financial system, but faith in our football team is something of his father, a former very different than Professor Trelawney’s way less exciting than futures for olive oil. an institution. So I’d buy a future on us police detective who Scene Writer class. It’s a standardized contract traded While I was on the desk one day, day- going 12-0 this season and hedge it by also also trained him to on an exchange in which two parties agree dreaming in the mid-morning time when buying a future on my GPA this semester. be one. In a pinch, to trade something later for a price agreed it’s too early to go get lunch but all you can The rationale is that the success of the to avoid jail time, he tells the Santa upon today. The something can be pretty think about is food so until noon you’re football team is inversely related to my Barbara Police Department he is psy- much anything — a currency, an interest pretty much worthless, I started thinking grades — time spent on football is time not chic. In reality, he is highly observant rate or a commodity like gold or pork bel- a little more creatively about futures. spent studying. with an eidetic memory. lies (yes, people do still trade pork bellies If there can be futures on pork bellies So, if the football team does really well, He continues to pretend to have in Chicago). The buyer of the future hopes and the weather, what if there could be fu- I make money on the football contract and these powers and becomes a consul- the price will increase so that when the tures on other things? lose money on the GPA one. If the foot- tant with the SBPD. Although Head contract expires, he can buy at the agreed- I’d buy a future on the price of quarter ball team disappoints, I lose money on the Detective Carlton Lassiter (Timothy upon price, go sell in the market for the dogs. As great as the tradition is, the price football contract, but make money on my Osmund) does not fully believe in higher price and pocket the difference. simply hasn’t kept pace with inflation. Ac- GPA. Since it’s a perfectly hedged position Shawn and his professed powers, he After all, the rule of finance is to “buy low, cording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, I would theoretically come out even in the proves to be an excellent addition to sell high.” since 1993, when the Huddle started sell- end, having made as much money on one the force, helping to solve many cases. Legend has it that the first person to ing the hot dogs to hordes of hungry stu- contract as I lost on the other one. As a Basically, “Psych” is a crime comedy. profit from futures was actually a philoso- dents needing midnight sustenance, in- senior though, I’m thinking I’d prefer the Shawn and Gus solve murders just like pher named Thales. One year around 500 flation has risen by fifty-four percent. So, first scenario. Detectives Ed Greene (James L. Mar- B.C., Thales predicted that the olive har- under the assumption that prices move tin) and Lenny Briscoe (Jerry Orbach) vest would be particularly fruitful, and with inflation, quarter dogs should actu- Grace Concelman is a senior majoring on “Law and Order.” They just do it in so he bought contracts from all of the ol- ally cost $0.39. Despite strong student op- in finance and philosophy. She can be a less conventional — and questionably ive press owners that gave him exclusive position, quarter dog prices will eventually reached at [email protected] legal — manner. But that adds to the rights to the presses at harvest. The own- have to rise, and I’d like to lock in the lower The views expressed in this column are hilarity and general awesomeness of ers of the presses were happy to receive price now. those of the authors and not necessarily the show. guaranteed income even if the harvest I’d sell a future on the continued exis- that of The Observer. The show began in 2006, although I did not discover it until about a year later when I watched it with one of ditorial artoon my brothers. Instantly, I was hooked. E C At the time mostly unknown, “Psych” unfortunately aired Fridays at 10 p.m. Hulu and Netflix, however, helped solve this problem until this past year, when the show was bumped up to Wednesday night. That fateful day I watched “Psych” for the first time, my life changed for the better. If you know me well, you are aware that half of what comes out of my mouth is from a movie or TV show. Well, half of that probably comes from “Psych.” We’ll really be better friends if you can get on my “Psych” level. Shawn helps me express myself in ways I never could’ve imag- ined. Shawn, with his hijinx and tomfool- ery, has also opened whole new worlds to me. After watching an entire episode centered on Alfred Hitchcock movies, my family and I watched most of the classics. I am now a huge fan of delicious flavor and pineapples have become an important part of my diet. The show has even given me new opportunities to bond — and spar — with my family. My brothers and I share a unique and unparalleled love for this special USA show, and we’re not afraid to show it. We’ve always gotten along extremely well, but “Psych” helps bring our relationships even closer. “Psych” may not change your life like eekly oll it did mine. But if you want to give it Quote of the day W P a shot, Season Six begins in October with an impressive list of guest stars. What are you doing before Shawn and his polished blades of the game on Saturday? snarky eloquence promise to bring just as many laughs this year, so I would “Examine what is said, a) Eating free food at tailgates recommend not missing them. not him who speaks.” b) Playing cornhole c) Painting my body green The views expressed in the Inside Arab proverb d) All of the above Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Vote by Thursday at Contact Mary Claire O’Donnell at ndsmcobserver.com [email protected] Tuesday, August 30, 2011 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com page 7

Letters to the Editor Finding the truth A response from through numbers Athletics Dear Observer Editor: Dear Mr. Pilger, Some important items were raised in the Viewpoint letter dated I have a wee little quibble with your argument from Monday (“Perry’s ‘injus- Aug. 24 (“Athletic Department needs to use honest marketing”) tice,’ Aug. 29). It’s not that I believe Americans don’t pay enough in income taxes, regarding the marketing of Athletics at Notre Dame. The Athletic or that the tax code is fine as it is (it most certainly could use some changes), Department would like to make readers of The Observer aware of but rather, your statistics on Texas jobs and education don’t tell the whole story. the information below. You wrote that Texas “leads the nation in minimum wage jobs and adults without In reference to football tickets, the University has a very long- high school education.” I have no objection to the statement, but there were a few standing tradition of offering tickets to the student body at a facts missing. minimum 50 percent discount. The affordability and tradition It is true that Texas has many people working in minimum wage jobs and many of football tickets for our student body is critical to the Athletic people who don’t have high school education, but it also has a very large immi- Department and University as a whole. Student tickets for the grant population. What the statistics fail in mentioning is that many of the immi- 2011 season for the junior class, were $210, plus a discounted $5 grants (especially undocumented immigrants) come into this nation with little or service charge, not $250 as stated in the letter. This represents a no high school education. Many of them work in whatever job they can find, often 52.22 percent discount, including the service charge. in jobs with smaller paychecks. Also quoted: “Statistics show that 26 percent of The concerns regarding the Mike Lee boxing tickets are im- Texans lack health insurance.” If this statistic is “adjusted” for the number of portant. Tickets for the event are discounted to $15 for students. immigrants who may not be able to purchase health insurance because of citi- Additional fees are assessed for Internet and phone ticket orders. zenship status, then the percentage is much smaller. Based on the information provided it does not appear as though Perhaps I see things a little differently because I see through the eyes of a the service charge details were adequately communicated in our Western Texan. Perhaps I’m just a fan of precise, truth-telling numbers. I see no marketing materials to the student body. Mike Lee boxing tickets problem in the statistics themselves; in fact, I applaud you for using them. I just purchased in person are $15 for students. Service charges for want everyone to see some of the other details in the numbers and to learn to tickets purchased by students to the fight over the Internet will take all statistics with a grain of salt. be refunded. Ticket purchasers should be aware that service charges are assessed for Internet and phone transactions in order Marie Moya to cover the costs of making tickets available through those medi- junior ums. Future communications will reflect service charge informa- Cavanaugh Hall tion more clearly. Aug. 29 The Athletic Department sincerely appreciates the support of our students, alumni, faculty, staff, season ticket holders and fans.

Josh Berlo Senior Assistant Athletic Director Regret lives forever Department of Athletics Aug. 28 Maggy Garcia was one of the most beautiful people you could ever meet, inside and out. She had an absolutely radiant smile, oozed an infectiously positive personality and you’d never know anyone who could light up a room until you met her. Maggy Garcia, I am lucky to say, was a dear friend of mine. I have an in- Editorial Cartoon numerable amount of fond memories of growing up with her that I will cherish forever. Maggy Garcia died last weekend very suddenly and unexpectedly. I imagine that many of you have experienced the pain and suffering that I am going through right now. Losing someone you love is never easy, but it seems that much more difficult to deal with when it is someone your own age, like Maggy. Being young, we tend to approach life with a sort of wild, joyous confidence and sense of invincibility. We rarely stop to truly appreciate that every day, every moment, is a gift. Here at Notre Dame, however, we are perhaps more acutely aware than most of our generation of how suddenly fate can change. Within our Domer family alone, we have had too many tragic incidents, from Marcus Garcia’s accident last week that still has us holding our breaths, to the tragic losses that overshadowed our campus just last year. My message to you today, however, goes beyond a simple call for appreciating life and never taking our blessings for granted. While already suffering from the loss of my friend this weekend, I came across something that shattered what was left of my heart. While perusing the various farewell messages on Maggy’s Facebook wall this weekend, I was struck by one in particular. A college friend of Maggy’s was expressing her regret for the way they had last parted, just a few days before Maggy’s death. Though she did not give details of the disagreement, she wrote, “I know you know I didn’t mean the horrible words I said to you, but I hate knowing that I will now never be able to take them back. Please, please forgive me.” If I have one goal in life, it is to die with no regrets. All in all, I’d have to say that I’ve lived up to that goal relatively well thus far. However, I’d never before this weekend really considered what it would be like to have regrets about my relationship with someone if they were to pass away. Just like we all have good friends, there’s no denying that we all probably have a few not-so-good friends. I’ll be the first to admit that there are several people in my life and on this campus alone with whom I have had a rough past and har- bor strong resentment toward. However, after this weekend, I have been inspired to challenge myself, and all of you who read this, to let it go. Let go of your anger. Let go of your old grudges. It’s a thousand times easier to smile at someone than it is to scowl. Think twice before shooting someone a dirty look or a cruel remark. What if that was the last thing you said to them? Whatever your harsh feelings are in the moment, it’s not worth a lifetime of regret. To all who may read this with whom I have a negative past (you know who you are): I hereby absolve you of all the faults that I have ever held against you. From this point forward, I consider our relationship a clean slate and hope that you may find it within yourself to extend me the same courtesy, in hopes that we may move forward as at least gentle, amicable acquaintances. To Maggy: Rest in peace, you beautiful girl. Thank you, through life and now even through death, for teaching me the virtues and wisdom that made you such a wonderful person. It’s not goodbye. It’s, “I’ll see you later.”

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Oregon Trail Journeys to ND in “Meek’s Cutoff”

By ALEXANDRA KILPATRICK group of pioneers on the Oregon Trail Scene Writer in 1845. Frontiersman Stephen Meek (Bruce Greenwood) leads a wagon Seldom does a period drama speak train on an ill-fated journey through to a contemporary audience in a re- the desert to find a route called the latable way, but Meek’s Cutoff does Meek Cutoff. The film also stars Mi- just that. chelle Williams as Emily Tetherow Kelly Reichardt’s drama is brilliant- and Paul Dano as Thomas Gately. ly cast and directed, with cinematog- Tensions rise throughout the course raphy that enables the audience to of the Oregon High Desert journey as feel in the moment of the actual his- the settlers realize that their guide is torical event. “Meek’s Cutoff” gained unintentionally leading them astray. much critical acclaim and competed Water and food supplies quickly be- for the Golden Lion at the 67th Venice come scarce as what was meant to be International Film Festival. only a two-week trip stretches to five. Reichardt is an acclaimed screen- Gender relations are also addressed writer and director within the Ameri- as the wives allow their husbands to can indie film industry, often creating make all significant decisions. None- dramas that fall in the minimalist theless, a question of power becomes movement. Her 1994 debut “River of a matter of survival as the pioneers Grass” was nominated for three Inde- come to terms with their lack of es- pendent Spirit Awards and the Grand sential resources. Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Fes- Rotten Tomatoes describes the film tival. as “moving at a contemplative speed Since then, she released 1999’s unseen in most Westerns ... ‘Meek’s “Ode,” based on Herman Raucher’s Cutoff’ is an effective, intense journey novel “Ode to Billie Joe,” and two of terror and survival in the untamed short films, 2001’s “Then a Year” and frontier.” 2004’s “Travis” about the Iraq War. The DeBartolo Performing Arts Her 2006 film “Old Joy” features Center will show “Meek’s Cutoff” this actor Daniel London and singer-song- weekend. writer Will Oldham as two friends who journey to the Cascades and Contact Alex Kilpatrick at Bagby Hot Springs near Portland for [email protected] a camping trip. The drama, based on a short story by Jon Raymond, won awards from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, Rotterdam In- On campus ternational Film Festival, Sarasota Film Festival and Independent Spirit Awards. What: “Meek’s Cutoff” Reichardt’s 2008 film “Wendy and Where: DeBartolo Performing Lucy,” also based on a Jon Raymond Arts Center story, earned Oscar buzz for lead When: Sept. 1 and 2 actress Michelle Williams and was How Much: $3 for students nominated for two Independent Spirit Learn More: www. Awards including Best Film. performingarts.nd.edu Reichardt’s newest drama, the 2010 western film “Meek’s Cutoff,” follows a

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NCAA Football New York Times reports Texas A&M will leave Big 12

Associated Press received a letter from Big 12 Texas A&M to remain in the league last July. Loftin has said In the letter Loftin sent to Commissioner Dan Beebe out- conference,” Loftin said in a the Aggies would consider how the Big 12 last week, he said COLLEGE STATION, Texas lining the withdrawal proce- statement. “We all agree that their departure would impact if the Aggies leave, they would — The New York Times is re- dure should the Aggies decide Texas A&M is an extremely the future of want to do it porting Texas A&M has notified to leave the league. valuable institution; thus, it Big 12 before in a manner the Big 12 it will withdraw from University spokesman Jason is incumbent upon me, as the any decision is “We all agree that that complies the conference. Cook said the letter “outlines president of the university, to made. Texas A&M is an with league by- Big 12 Commissioner Dan the withdrawal procedures ac- ensure that we are in a position The Big 12 extremely valuable laws. He also Beebe sent Texas A&M a letter cording to the financial provi- to enhance our national visibil- would need institution; thus, it has said finan- on Monday outlining the with- sions of the Big 12 bylaws and ity and future financial oppor- to find a team is incumbent upon cial concerns drawal procedure should the mutual waivers of legal claims.” tunity.” to replace the me, as the president will factor into Aggies decide to leave the con- Cook wouldn’t provide any Loftin added this is a “com- Aggies if they of the university, to any decision ference. other details of the letter or plex and long-term decision,” exit the confer- ensure that we are in to leave; the The newspaper reported on comment on what A&M’s next but “it is not our intent to pro- ence and there school likely its website Monday night that step might be. long our conference exploration has been a lot a position to enhance would face an Texas A&M President R. Bowen The Aggies are interested in for an extended period of time.” of speculation our national visibility exit fee. Loftin sent a letter to Missouri joining the Southeastern Con- The SEC said earlier this about possible and future financial The Big 12, Chancellor and Big 12 board ference and the letter comes month it was happy with its cur- schools. So far, opportunity.” including Texas chairman Brady Deaton to in- less than a week after they for- rent 12-school membership but the only school A&M, agreed form the league it was leaving. mally told Beebe they are ex- left the door open to expansion. to publicly ex- to a 13-year The New York Times story ploring their options and asked Loftin then received authority press interest R. Bowen Loftin television deal cited two unidentified college for the conference to outline the from the board of regents to in moving to president with Fox Sports officials with direct knowledge process if they decide to leave. take any action he deems nec- the Big 12 is in April worth of the decision. The league’s board of directors essary in terms of realignment. SMU. Athletics Texas A&M more than $1 Texas A&M’s departure addressed the possible depar- There is concern that a de- director Steve billion. There would cast doubt on the future ture of the Aggies this weekend. parture by the Aggies could Orsini said he’s had informal is a chance the contract could of the Big 12 and could lead to “I certainly appreciate the jeopardize the future of the talks with Big 12 officials for be voided if the Aggies leave the more major changes to college discussion among the Big 12 Big 12, which is down to 10 some time to inform them of conference, which could lead to athletics. presidents/chancellors and the teams after Nebraska (Big Ten) the school’s improvements and legal issues for Texas A&M and Earlier in the day, Texas A&M expression of their desire for and Colorado (Pac-12) left the growth. its new league.

Tennis Sharapova advances to second round at U.S. Open

Associated Press eru of Romania. cause of a virus. “And it’s great Kvitova is the first reigning to see a lot of those balls land NEW YORK — Maria Sharapo- Wimbledon women’s champion in.” va came back from a set and a to lose her first match at the U.S. In the day’s last match in Ar- break down against 19-year-old Open in the same season. Only thur Ashe Stadium, 16-time ma- Heather Watson of Britain to three times had the Wimble- jor winner Roger Federer was win 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the opening don winner bowed out as early to face 54th-ranked Santiago round of the U.S. Open on Mon- as the third round in New York: Giraldo of Colombia. day. Sharapova in 2004, Conchita Early winners included No. 8 “It’s just a matter of belief Martinez in 1994, and Billie Mardy Fish of the United States, within myself, that no matter Jean King in 1973. who beat Tobias Kamke of Ger- how well or bad or good I’m “This is something new for many 6-2, 6-2, 6-1; No. 9 Tomas AP playing, or my opponent is play- me,” Kvitova said about her new Berdych of Germany, the 2010 Maria Sharapova and Heather Watson meet at the net after their ing, I know I can tough it out,” status as Grand Slam champion. Wimbledon runner-up; No. 13 first-round match of the US Open on Monday in New York. the No. 3-seeded Sharapova said “I’ve felt a little pressure.” Richard Gasquet of France; after her 2 1/2-hour victory. “No She was the only seeded wom- No. 22 Alexandr Dolgopolov of matter what the situation is, I an to exit on Day 1 of the year’s Ukraine; and No. 27 Marin Cilic and for a little more than a set Novak Djokovic was the only have the belief.” last major tournament, joined of Croatia. Monday, Watson seemed quite player to win a set from Ra- That self-confidence comes on the way out by No. 15 Viktor Advancing along with capable of registering another fael Nadal in the tournament, not merely from her success in Troicki of Serbia, a 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, Sharapova to the second round significant surprise. but eventually Nadal wore him three-setters this season, but 7-5, 7-5 loser against Alejandro were No. 2 Vera Zvonareva of Scrambling along the baseline down. also from three Grand Slam Falla of Colombia. Russia, a finalist last year at to get to nearly every ball, Wat- After taking the first set, Wat- titles, including the 2006 U.S. At night, 2000 and 2001 U.S. Wimbledon and the U.S. Open; son forced Sharapova to hit ex- son broke for a 1-0 lead in the Open. It’s the sort of track re- Open champion Venus Williams 16-year-old Madison Keys — the tra shots in order to win a point. second. That’s when Sharapova cord the 102nd-ranked Watson played her first match in two youngest and, at 455th, lowest- And Sharapova, who said she began to turn things around, hopes to have one day; Monday’s months and beat 91st-ranked ranked woman in the draw wasn’t able to practice enough taking four games in a row. Wat- match was only her fifth at a Vesna Dolonts of Russia 6-4, — who beat 37-year-old fellow over the weekend because of son didn’t go away, though, get- major tournament. 6-3. Williams hit six aces and 28 American Jill Craybas 6-2, 6-4; Tropical Storm Irene, kept miss- ting within 4-3 when Sharapova Sharapova won six Grand total winners against the weary and No. 12 Agnieszka Radwan- ing. double-faulted, then holding for Slam matches at Wimbledon Dolonts, who spent 12 hours ska of Polan d, who beat her “There’s no doubt that I wasn’t 4-all with the Arthur Ashe Sta- alone this summer, reaching the traveling from Moscow on Mon- younger sister Urszula Radwan- playing my best tennis,” said dium crowd supporting the un- final there before losing to Petra day after having flights canceled ska 6-2, 6-3. Sharapova, who finished with derdog. Kvitova. Fresh off that triumph, Saturday and Sunday because of But surprise 2009 U.S. Open a whopping 58 unforced errors, But a double-fault by Watson, Kvitova — a 21-year-old from Tropical Storm Irene. quarterfinalist Melanie Oudin of nearly twice as many as Watson. and two huge return winners the Czech Republic seeded No. 5 “My game is built on my serve, the United States lost 6-0, 7-6 (7) “She was smart in making me by Sharapova, helped the Rus- in Flushing Meadows — failed to and of course, I like to follow it to Romina Oprandi of Italy. hit another ball. I was making sian break to end the second set. follow it up, flopping at the U.S. up with a lot of aggressive play,” Sharapova was one of the so many errors out there. She That sent the match to a third Open with a 7-6 (3), 6-3 loss to said Williams, who pulled out of seeded players Oudin stunned stuck to her game plan; she kept set, and Sharapova’s as good as 48th-ranked Alexandra Dulgh- recent tuneup tournaments be- during her run two years ago, grinding.” it gets there.

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NFL Colts’ Manning practices, activated from PUP list

Manning, will say that yet and since the team’s first training Associated Press he said again that he won’t play camp practice on Aug. 1 follow- INDIANAPOLIS — Peyton in Thursday night’s preseason ing the May procedure to repair Manning is back. Whether he is finale at Cincinnati. a nerve in his neck. The Colts ready to play is an open ques- Clearly, though, Manning were facing a Saturday dead- tion. is getting closer. He acknowl- line to make the move or Man- The Colts activated Manning edged that he is healthy enough ning would have missed Indy’s from the physically unable to right now to take a snap or play first six games. perform list Monday. A few a series to keep his consecutive- Team officials issued a state- hours later, the four-time MVP games streak intact but insists ment that said Manning would pulled on his white No. 18 jer- he won’t. practice on a “scripted” and sey and a helmet, and jogged “Like I said the other night, I controlled basis. Coach Jim onto the practice field, renew- have to be able to competitively Caldwell did not elaborate on ing hopes that he might actu- play,” he said. “I have too much the plan. ally play in the season-opener respect for football. I’ve got to “Obviously, he’s been throw- at Houston on Sept. 11 four be able to compete and to help ing, but nevertheless it’s just go- months after neck surgery. my team win, and that’s what’s ing to be in a limited amount,” “That’s kind of been my goal fair to the team, fair to myself.” Caldwell said. “I don’t think it all along, trying to get better Manning has started 227 needs a whole lot of explana- and I know everybody’s into consecutive games, including tion, I don’t believe. Scripted predictions and everybody the playoffs, the second-longest means that we kind of know ex- wants to have the breaking streak in NFL history for quar- actly what he’s going to do, pre- news,” an upbeat Manning said. terbacks behind Brett Favre. scribed by his rehab specialist “But I just can’t give you any Of all the numbers Manning and our medical team.” more than what I’m giving you.” has put up over the years, the Manning hadn’t been seen What everyone wants to know, streak is the one he has usually much at team headquarters, of course, is whether Manning said means the most. perhaps working out in pri- AP will be ready. Nobody, including Manning had been on the PUP vate. He was at his playful best Colts’ quarterback Peyton Manning talks with backup quarterback on Monday, teasing reporters Curtis Painter during a preseason game Aug. 13 in St. Louis. about their memories, poking fun at the circus-like environ- 16-year veteran Kerry Collins, The surgery was expected to ment surrounding his neck in- who stood alongside Manning keep Manning off the field for jury and suggesting that his in a nationally televised loss six to eight weeks. close friend and center, Jeff to Super Bowl champion Green Instead, the recovery has gone Saturday, was tired of answer- Bay last week. slower than expected, some- ing questions about him. “(hash)18 to the practice thing Manning has blamed, in Team officials have said all field! Soon the leaves will fall/I part, on the 4 1/2-month lock- along that Manning would prac- looked at sideline sat.night n out that kept him away from tice only when doctors cleared saw $30,000,000.00 standing team trainers. him and when Manning felt there,my checkbook hurts!,” With Manning ailing, the comfortable, and he again de- Irsay wrote Monday. Manning Colts have been refining backup clined to say specifically what signed a five-year, $90 million plans. Two days after signing was holding him back. contract deal in the offseason to Collins, Painter delivered his “I don’t know what HIPAA stay in Indy. best preseason performance stands for, but I believe in it and The next big question is how by going 11 of 21 for 171 yards I practice it,” Manning joked, the Colts will divvy up the with two TD passes and nearly referring to the federal law pro- snaps. led the Colts to their first pre- tecting medical privacy. “So, Manning insists he’ll spend season win in more than two uh, I’ll leave it at that.” the next two weeks continuing years. The fact he has been acti- the rehab and trying to get in But Manning has been the vated is not only good news for sync with his teammates. backbone of this team since he Manning, his teammates and But the Colts need Collins to was taken No. 1 overall in 1998. Colts’ fans, but it also eased work with the starters and still He’s thrown for 54,828 yards, some concerns expressed by want Curtis Painter, who re- third all-time behind Favre Jim Irsay. Indy’s team owner mains No. 2 on the depth chart, and Dan Marino, and needs recently wrote on Twitter that to play, too, in case Manning one more TD pass to join Fa- the Colts should be prepared to misses the Houston game. vre (508) and Marino (420) as start the season without Man- “Starting today, I guess I’d be the only members of the NFL’s ning and later posted comments getting quite a few reps,” Col- 400-club. He’s led the Colts to a that prompted speculation he lins said. “What the breakdown record-tying nine consecutive was trying to convince Favre to will be, I don’t know, because playoff appearances, including come out of retirement. I’m sure they’re going to try and last season when most of his Instead, the Colts signed an- get Peyton back into the swing top weapons went down with other retired quarterback in of things.” injuries.

Soccer Forlan transfers to Inter Milan

knockout stages since he al- pleasure to win the titles we did Associated Press ready featured for Atletico in here.” MADRID — Diego Forlan is Europa League qualifying this The former Manchester Unit- joining Inter Milan after At- summer. ed and Villarreal striker had letico Madrid agreed to sell the Forlan, who was named best two years remaining on his At- Uruguay striker to the Serie A player at last year’s World Cup letico deal with reports suggest- club. in South Africa after Uruguay ing he has agreed to a two-year Forlan, who will fill the va- reached the semifinals, spent deal with the Italian club. cant striker spot left after Sam- four seasons at Atletico and “I go to another great club uel Eto’o’s departure for Rus- helped it to the 2010 European where I like the project and the sian club Anzhi Makhachkala, Supercup and scored both goals expectations they have,” Forlan announced his departure from in the 2-1 Europa League final said. “But these past four years Atletico at a news conference victory. remain a good memory.” Monday at the club’s Vicente “Some moments weren’t Forlan scored 96 goals in 198 Calderon stadium. great but the majority of years appearances for Atletico, which “It’s not everyday you get the here have been spectacular,” he also guided to the Copa del chance to play for Inter Milan said Forlan, who spent the lat- Rey final in 2010. Forlan won at 32. Let’s hope I can meet ex- ter half of his last season out of the Golden Boot award as Eu- pectations,” Forlan said. “It’s a the starting lineup due to prob- rope’s top goalscorer twice. great club with great players lems with then-coach Quique Atletico paid FC Porto 58 fighting for major trophies. I Sanchez Flores. “But I’m happy million for Colombia striker hope to adapt quickly.” with the decision I’ve taken be- Radamel Falcao, who arrives Financial terms of the deal cause life goes on, players come with high expectations follow- were not announced. Forlan and go and you have to accept ing the departures of the club’s will not be allowed to take that. fearsome strike partnership of part in Champions League play “I achieved the objectives we Forlan and Sergio Aguero, who for Inter unless it reaches the had set out. It was an enormous joined Manchester City. page 12 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Soccer Messi leads Barcelona in 5-0 thrashing of Villareal

BARCELONA, Spain — Lionel Gerard Pique, Adriano and round and tap home on the half- Messi and Thiago Alcantara led Maxwell all out with injury, and time whistle. Barcelona to a dominating 5-0 Dani Alves serving a suspension “It’s easy to play with these win over Villarreal on Monday to from last season, Guardiola ex- guys because it is not my first open the defending champion’s perimented with a three-man time with them and my football campaign for a fourth straight defensive line with Eric Abidal memory is lasting,” Fabregas Spanish league title. alongside reconverted midfield- said. Despite a makeshift defense ers Javier Mascherano and Ser- While Barcelona was content and coming off a European Su- gio Busquets. to strangle Villarreal’s passing per Cup victory just three days Even with the new system game with its control of the ball before, Barcelona responded to and Spanish internationals Xavi in the first half, it quickly put the Real Madrid’s 6-0 rout of Zara- Hernandez and David Villa on game out of question right out of goza over the weekend with an- the bench, Guardiola’s team the break. other display of its own beautiful continued to mesmerize with its Sanchez netted his first goal in game. possession-based attack. an official game for his new team Thiago and Cesc Fabregas “We are Barcelona and we try in the 47th when he latched on to struck before halftime, Alexis to win everything,” said Thiago. a lobbed pass from Thiago and Sanchez extended the lead and “I am having a good run of luck fired past Lopez into the far side Messi capped the victory at with goals and I have to take full of net. Camp Nou stadium with a pair advantage of it.” Four minutes later Andres of late goals. Thiago broke through in the Iniesta played Messi through the Barcelona has now gone un- 25th when the 20-year-old Spain center of the defense for him to defeated in all competitions at midfielder received the ball out- beat Lopez one-on-one. home since last season’s home side the area and coolly slid for- The demoralized Villarreal opener. ward before picking his spot and defense collapsed completely “We are very happy consider- slotting the ball through a pack in the 74th when another one- ing where we came from,” said of defenders into the right side of touch combination left Thiago coach Pep Guardiola, who has the net. alone on the flank to cross for AP already added two pieces of Reminiscent of Barcelona’s Messi to deflect in his sixth goal Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, right, glides past Villareal silverware to Barcelona’s tro- second goal in the European in four games. goalkeeper Diego Lopez to score one of his two goals Monday. phy case this summer. “This Super Cup on Friday, Messi and For Guardiola, his team’s suc- team has demonstrated that it Fabregas continued to show the cess goes through its midfield. always wants more. The win of connection they developed as “It is true that Messi and Cesc “On this team it is inconceivable Over the weekend, Cristiano the Spanish Supercup gave us an teenage teammates as the Ar- look for one another, but Iniesta that if one player makes a run, Ronaldo scored a hat trick to extra push to win more.” gentine star left Fabregas with did so as well. Thiago participat- his teammate doesn’t pass him lead Real Madrid to its thrash- With starters Carles Puyol, only goalkeeper Diego Lopez to ed, and Seydou (Keita),” he said. the ball.” ing of Zaragoza.

MLB Dickey disposes of Marlins in 2-1 win

Following the final out, Turn- Associated Press er went over from his second NEW YORK — R.A. Dickey base position to wait for the boy hasn’t been getting many runs by the railing. Turner took off lately. This time, two turned out his jersey and handed it over as to be enough. a souvenir. Dobbs gave the boy a Dickey pitched seven spotless bat, and Collins also came over. innings and the New York Mets, Ricky Nolasco started the back on the field following a nightcap against New York two-day break because of Hur- rookie Dillon Gee. Batting lead- ricane Irene, beat the Florida off for the Mets was All-Star Marlins 2-1 in the opener of a shortstop Jose Reyes, activated doubleheader Monday. from the disabled list between It was Dickey’s seventh con- games. secutive quality start, the best Both teams were playing for such streak of his career. Ham- the first time since Friday be- pered by a lack of offensive sup- cause of Hurricane Irene, which port, however, he was 0-3 in his battered the East Coast over the previous five outings. weekend. The Marlins rode out “R.A. Dickey is one of the most the storm in Philadelphia, then popular guys in the clubhouse, bused up to New York on Sun- without a question,” Mets man- day night. ager Terry Collins said. “He’s Dickey (6-11) lost power at his been pitching great. But for him Long Island home during the to get a win, there’s a lot of guys storm, but was steady on the happy for him right now.” mound all afternoon. Floating a Justin Turner had a run- few 60 mph knuckleballs at the scoring single and Josh Thole Marlins, he scattered seven hits hustled his way to an RBI for and walked one while striking the Mets, who have won three out six in his first win since July straight following a 2-11 skid. 25. Jason Isringhausen struck out “It’s not the metrics that’s the all three batters in the eighth measurement. If there’s a win and Bobby Parnell gave up a or a loss by my name, it has to homer to New York nemesis do with the team who gets the Gaby Sanchez in the ninth be- win. That’s what I try to focus fore earning his second save. on more than anything,” Dickey A boy in the stands got hurt in said. “It felt like a long time, but the ninth inning when Florida’s I didn’t know the exact date.” Greg Dobbs hit a line drive into Dickey finally got some good the right-field seats, just beyond fortune in the sixth when Dobbs the New York dugout. Stadium lined out to third with runners medical workers immediately at the corners and one out. San- tended to the boy, who appeared chez flied out to end the inning. to be hit in the face and was Florida opened the seventh bleeding heavily. Accompanied with consecutive singles, but by his mother, he was carted Dickey picked off Mike Cameron away in a wheelchair after at second with an unorthodox the game and taken under the move and then worked his way stands to an ambulance. out of the inning. Tuesday, August 30, 2011 The Observer u Sports ndsmcobserver.com | page 13

MLB Carp and Ackley lead Seattle to win over Angels Lee’s home run, Rodriguez’s 13 strikeouts lift Astros over Pirates; Wells pitches shut-out against the Giants

Associated Press 20 games. The Angels added another in SEATTLE — Mike Carp hit the inning. Vernon Wells sin- a two-run homer in the eighth gled to center followed by Erick inning, lifting the Seattle Mari- Aybar’s RBI double into deep ners to a 5-3 victory over the right-center. Los Angeles Angels on Monday The Mariners tied it in the night. fifth, also with two outs. Su- Dustin Ackley, who had three zuki doubled into the gap in hits and a pair of RBIs, opened left. Ackley drove a run-scoring the eighth with a double. Carp triple into the gap in right for a then hit the first pitch from Hi- 3-3 score. sanori Takahashi (3-3) 432 feet Ackley, who made his big- into a fan’s lap in the second- league debut June 16, has at deck restaurant in left field. least one hit in 46 of his 62 The drive gave Carp 22 RBIs games. He’s now hitting .291. in August. Danny Tartabull The Angels had something holds the club record with 25 going in the seventh with RBIs in a month, in July 1986. speedy Aybar on first and one The loss dropped the Angels out. With Aybar breaking for 3½ games behind idle Texas in second, Peter Bourjos hit a the AL West. line shot to left. Casper Wells Tom Wilhelmsen (2-0) earned raced in, caught on the run and the victory with one inning of quickly fired to first to double relief. Brandon League finished up Aybar. the ninth for his 32nd save in Trumbo doubled with two 37 opportunities. outs in the ninth but League Angels first baseman Mark induced Wells to ground out to Trumbo hit his team-leading short. 24th home run, a two-run shot in the fourth. Astros 7 Pirates 4 AP Ichiro Suzuki had two dou- HOUSTON — Pittsburgh re- bles and extended his hitting liever Jason Grilli felt he wasn’t Angels infielder Erick Aybar attempts to lay down a bunt in a 5-3 loss to the Mariners Monday. streak to a season-high 12 at his best Monday night, and it Aybar grounded out on the play as the Angels fell 3 1/2 games behind the Rangers in the division. games. showed. Suzuki has had 40 career Carlos Lee hit a tiebreaking Martinez tied the score and Lee to take some of his breaking It was the third time this double-digit hitting streaks, three-run homer of in the sev- extended his hitting streak to balls,” Hurdle said. “We swung season Chicago has had four or tied with Pete Rose for the fifth enth inning, Wandy Rodriguez 10 games with his 14th homer at a lot of breaking balls out of more home runs in one game. most since 1918. The others in struck out a career-high 13 and off Jose Veras, putting the As- the zone.” The Cubs have 38 home runs front of him are Ty Cobb (65), the Houston Astros rallied past tros ahead for the first time. Rodriguez (10-9) struck out in August, most in the National Hank Aaron (44), Al Simmons the Pirates 7-4. Veras has pitched well as of the side twice, including the League. (42) and Stan Musial (41). Grilli (1-1) allowed two runs late, too, allowing just three fourth. He went seven innings, Lincecum (12-11) lasted six Suzuki hit Joel Pineiro’s sec- and walked one in 1 1-3 in- earned runs in his last 13 1-3 walked four and allowed four innings and took the loss, giv- ond pitch of the game for a dou- nings in a situation he normally innings. hits. It was the 10th double- ing him a career-high 11 on the ble that bounced over the right- thrives in. He had made seven Pirates manager Clint Hur- digit strikeout game of Rodri- season. The loss dropped the center wall. Franklin Gutierrez straight scoreless outings cov- dle said the big at-bat of that guez’s career. defending World Series cham- singled to left, moving Suzuki ering nine innings entering the inning was when Grilli hit Jor- Rodriguez had fanned 11 pions five games behind first- to third. Gutierrez later was game. dan Schafer with a pitch with batters previously on three oc- place Arizona in the NL West. caught in rundown. Grilli, who was signed as one out. casions. The way Wells has been Ackley, a home run shy of the free agent on July 21, said he Rodriguez (10-9) struck out pitching it didn’t matter what cycle, sent Suzuki home with a wants the ball even though he six of the first nine batters he Cubs 7 Giants 0 Lincecum did. sacrifice fly to left. has worked a lot — 16 appear- faced and didn’t allow a hit SAN FRANCISCO — Randy Wells (6-4) faced only four In the second, Miguel Olivo ances in the last month, and he until Josh Harrison led off the Wells pitched a two-hitter for batters over the minimum and opened with a double down the threw 2 2-3 scoreless innings fourth with a double and An- his first career complete game, only allowed two runners to left-field line and eventually Wednesday. drew McCutchen followed with and Chicago hit four home runs reach second base. He matched would score, also on a sacrifice “I’m going out there and his 19th homer. — three off San Francisco ace his season-high of seven strike- fly to left by Kyle Seager for a grinding,” Grilli said. “I didn’t Neil Walker doubled and Tim Lincecum — as the Cubs outs and walked one while win- 2-0 lead. have it tonight. I didn’t have my Ryan Doumit drove in the third beat the Giants 7-0 on Monday ning his third consecutive start Trumbo tied it with two outs breaking ball. My velocity was run with a double. Rodriguez night. on the road. The right-hander, in the fourth. Torii Hunter a little down. I was a little tired then walked Matt Diaz before Alfonso Soriano, Geovany who hasn’t lost since July 28, singled just before Trumbo the second inning. That’s on finding his control again and Soto, Blake DeWitt and Carlos improved to 2-1 in four career launched his ball off the left- me. I’ll take credit for not get- striking out the next three. Pena all went deep for the Cubs, starts against the Giants. field upper-deck facade, on a ting out the situation I’ve been “The game plan is that he’s who snapped a four-game los- San Francisco managed only 1-0 pitch from Blake Beavan. getting out of.” going to pitch away his fastball ing streak and won for only the a two-out double by Andres The Angels have had at least Trailing 3-2 in the seventh, a and try to spin his breaking second time in their last nine Torres in the third and Mike one home run in 19 of their last fielder’s choice grounder by J.D. ball, and you have to find a way games. Fontenot’s pinch-hit single with one out in the eighth. That continues to be a big problem for the Giants, who went into August with a two- game lead in the division. Now San Francisco needs a strong finish to avoid missing out on the postseason altogether. The Giants are five games back of the Diamondbacks with 27 games to play. At the same point a year ago, they were three games out of the division lead before going 18-8 in Sep- tember. Lincecum, a two-time NL Cy Young Award winner, had allowed only five runs over his previous five starts. He pitched out of jams in the first and sixth but gave up solo home runs to Soriano and Soto before DeWitt’s three-run blast in the seventh. Soriano’s home run was his 23rd of the season, one shy of tying Pena and Aramis Ramirez for the team lead. Soto’s homer, leading off the seventh, snapped an 0-for-25 streak by the Cubs’ catcher. Lincecum finished with four walks and four strikeouts. He needs seven more to reach 200 for the fourth consecutive season. Pena hit his 24th homer off reliever Steve Edlefsen in the seventh. page 14 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Tuesday, August 30, 2011

years. ing to me and expressing in- ments to his game heading “Coming in as freshman, it’s Love terest, which I thought was into his sophomore season. Senior a very different experience than really cool. One of the main “The thing I’ve struggled continued from page 16 high school or any previous ex- continued from page 16 reasons I came here was with the most is I didn’t come perience, and all of us wanted to the academics mixed with in very well-rounded and achievements to a new level in contribute to the team to make “Part of the reason that I great coaches. [Head coach we’ve been working on that their final campaign. it the best it could be,” Velarde played [tennis] was because I Bob Bayliss and Sachire are] since I got here, particularly Velarde, Hirt and Sullivan said. “As the years progressed lived all over,” Andrews said. great coaches [and] they on the backhand and serve,” made key contributions for the and we got older, we had to try “I lived in Mexico and I actu- know their tennis, but they’re he said. “I’ve been working Irish last year, each placing in to take on leadership roles, not ally started just great on those [two shots] and want several of the team’s meets, in- just by example, but by being playing in guys, too.” to continue working on those cluding the Pre-NCAA Meet, the vocal leaders. Mexico. Then Despite a moving forward.” Big East Meet and the NCAA “We couldn’t be following I moved to strong junior Andrews is hoping those Great Lakes Regional Meet. The anymore,” she said. “We had to Texas and career, An- improvements will result in six seniors also enjoyed victory try to help the younger kids suc- then Eng- drew still had an increased performance, at the regional meet as sopho- ceed.” land. And to make quite enough to move him into the mores, when the team came Velarde said their camarade- tennis is “I think there’s absolutely an adjust- individual national rankings. from behind and placed first. rie has also aided their success. really one no reason we can’t ment to col- “For myself, I didn’t get a It has not always been an “Being with these girls, we’re of the only win the Big East lege life. ranking last year,” Andrews easy road for the class of 2012, friends on and off the course,” sports they championship this year.” “You’re re- said. “I didn’t crack the top- as they have faced injuries and she said. “To be in the sport that have in all ally just kind 125 and I’d really like to lost teammates that have quit we’re in, you have to have so those plac- of out there change that this year and the team along the way. much love for your teammates, es.” Greg Andrews on your own at the very least get ranked. “When my class came in as and [ours] can be seen both on Andrews sophomore singles player before college And hopefully, get a pretty freshmen, there were 12 of us. and off the course.” began play- and when you good ranking, maybe in the Through the years we’ve unfor- Under the leadership of the ing ten- get to college top-60.” tunately lost some really great senior class, Velarde has set nis at five- it’s just such But beyond that, he’s also girls,” Velarde said. “I think high standards for the Irish. y e a r s - o l d a different at- looking for another grand what makes our class unique “Our goals for this season are for fun. By mosphere,” he accomplishment: a team Big and what sets us apart is that to finish top-4 in the Big East, age 11, he said. “Where East championship. we’ve had a lot of injuries and win [the Great Lakes Region], was playing we play at is “I think there’s absolutely setbacks, but we’ve just worked and finish top-15 in Nationals,” competitively. Eventually, An- a lot louder and you’re not no reason we can’t win the harder and harder and been she said. drews made his name known just playing for yourself any- Big East championship this able to help the team. I think The first meet of the year for as one of the top players in more.” year,” he said. “We definitely it’s made us better people in the men and women is Friday at the country on the high school Despite the challenges, have the talent and it’s been general.” Valparaiso’s Crusader Invita- junior circuit. His strong play Andrews successfully made awhile since we’ve won one, This class has transformed tional in Valparaiso, Ind. led to interest from Notre the transition. He played so we’re definitely pretty from timid freshmen to bona Dame early in the recruiting well enough for the Irish in hungry.” fide leaders over the last three Contact Laura Coletti at [email protected] process. his rookie campaign to earn Andrews and the Irish open “[Associate head coach] the Big East Freshman of the their season Sept. 16 at the Ryan Sachire contacted me Year award. Even with this Olympia Fields Invitational in really early,” Andrews said. “I accomplishment, however, Olympia Fields, Ill. started my junior year the accounting major is still and they were already talk- looking to make improve- Contact Sam Gans at [email protected]

tors in recruiting may have our great academic reputa- nothing to do with the coach. tion and our great facilities, Future “Over the past five years I think that makes us one of continued from page 16 here we’ve brought in some of the best package deals in the the best golfers in the country, country.” already championship-win- and that makes other top golf- ning foundation. ers want to come here, too,” Contact Jack Hefferon at But she said the biggest fac- Holt said. “When you add in [email protected]

SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer Irish junior midfielder Dillon Powers, center, challenges for a header with an Indiana defender in a 0-0 tie Saturday.

midfielder Xavi, tallied four goals and 12 points while start- Powers ing in each game. In his career, continued from page 16 he has played in 38 games and compiled 17 points as the cen- get us to the next level.” tral midfielder. Clark, whom Powers calls not “It’s something I’ve always only his coach but also a men- liked to do to set the pace of the tor, said the captains have done game,” Powers said. “When I a tremendous job since taking dictate the pace, it’s fun.” over the team’s leadership posi- Despite everything Powers tions. has achieved to date, he said “Dillon is a very positive and there is still a box left to check- influential player on this team,” off on the to-do list. Clark said. “He came in as just “A national championship is a good player and is growing always the goal and I believe in authority. He is learning to we can do it this year,” he said. grab the game by the scruff of “I’m still waiting for my great- the neck and really influence est moment.” games.” A year ago, Powers, who mod- Contact Matthew DeFranks at els his game after Barcelona [email protected] Tuesday, August 30, 2011 The Observer u Today ndsmcobserver.com | page 15

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Men’s Soccer Super Powers Junior midfielder, captain Dillon Powers takes skills to national soccer team, rap game

By MATTHEW DeFRANKS Powers also played with the Sports Writer U-20 United States National Team in both 2009 and 2011. Not many people can claim “Playing for your country is hip-hop mogul Kanye West, always a great honor,” Powers musical legend Stevie Wonder said. “To represent your coun- and Irish coach Bobby Clark try on any stage is an indescrib- as inspiration in their lives. able feeling. It was a great ex- For Irish junior midfielder Dil- perience.” lon Powers, all three have in- Mike Powers coached his son fluenced his life on and off the and junior Irish defender Grant field. Van De Casteele on club team Powers, who returns for his Andromeda F. third season with the Irish this Clark said Powers’ national year, is not only a soccer player, team experience helped pre- but also a music producer. pare both Powers and Van De Senior defender Aaron Casteele for college play. Maund and midfielder Michael “I give the credit to Mike Pow- Rose, along with Powers, form ers for Dillon and Grant,” Clark most of the Dallas-based hip- said. hop group Luck or Skill. In The junior political science high school, Powers formed major is one of the three elected the group with Michigan State Irish captains this season. Pow- student Chris Burgess and has ers shares the captaincy with since added his teammates to fifth-year defender Greg Kla- the band. zura and Maund. Though they’re close off the “It’s a huge honor to be voted field, Powers and Maund are by teammates,” Powers said. even closer on. Both play in the “It’s an exciting opportunity to PAT COVENEY/The Observer center and both earned pre- lead this team and, hopefully, Irish junior midfielder Dillon Powers dribbles past a defender in a 2-2 exhibition tie Aug. 22 against season All-Big East and All- Creighton at Alumni Stadium. The Irish went 1-0-2 in the preseason. American honors. see POWERS/page 14

ND Women’s Golf Irish coach Holt puts emphasis on recruiting future

By JACK HEFFERON offer here at Notre Dame,” Holt strong and Kelli Oride. be juggling between coaching still continues to recruit ac- Sports Writer said. “It allows us to recruit “[Armstrong and Oride] have her current players and re- tively. While particular details anybody and bring in the best done a good job with the tran- cruiting her future ones. Right on next year’s freshmen won’t When taking over a new pro- golfers in the country.” sition so far, but it’s been kind now, the emphasis in recruit- be available for a few months, gram, Division I coaches are That success in recruiting of hectic for them,” Holt said. ing is on preparing to commu- Holt and her staff have already usually not assessed — posi- was key for the Irish last sea- “They haven’t even been here nicate with high school juniors. gotten soft commitments from tively or negatively — on the son, as they claimed the Big a week, and they’re still ad- “Sept. 1 is the big date right a couple of athletes. talent of players they inherited East championship behind the justing to the way we do things now, that’s when we can reach “We’ve gotten two verbal from a previous staff. They of- strength of four former top-25 here. But we still expect them out to the class of 2013,” Holt commitments already, but we ten bring in “their players” be- recruits. Senior captain Becca make the immediate impact we said. “We’ve heard from a lot of can’t talk about them or their fore being judged. Huffer is the top returner from hoped they would.” them, but we haven’t been able impact until they sign in No- But Irish coach Susan Holt that team, and senior Katie Al- That learning process will to talk to them yet. We’ve been vember,” Holt said. has reeled in top prospects from lare and sophomore Kristina have to be a speedy one, as working hard on getting all With the success she has had the recruiting trail to build suc- Nhim are back as well. With Notre Dame’s fall schedule be- the information that we’ll need in bringing athletes to Notre cess with both the old and the only five golfers on the roster gins in less than three weeks at then put it together.” Dame, Holt appears to be build- new during her five years at the though, the team will have to the Golfweek Conference Chal- More immediate in the pro- ing for the future on top of an helm. rely heavily on their newest re- lenge. While the team gears up gram’s future are this year’s “We have a great package to cruits, freshmen Ashley Arm- for play though, Holt will still high school seniors, who Holt see FUTURE/page 14

Men’s Tennis ND Cross Country Traveling inspires singles player Seniors lead team By SAM GANS to top-10 rankings Sports Writer

For many kids, moving to multiple countries at a young By LAURA COLETTI tively. The women come in at age would stunt the pursuit of Sports Writer sixth, behind Michigan, To- their goals and dreams, but for ledo, Michigan State, Indiana Irish sophomore Greg Andrews, When preseason rank- and Ohio State. it helped pave the road to his ings were released, the Irish The expected success of the future. once again found themselves women’s squad, which fin- Andrews, who enters the sea- among the region’s elite ished last season ranked sixth, son as the likely incumbent to teams. is due to its senior class. the No. 2 singles slot on Notre The United States Track Senior captain Rachel Velar- Dame’s roster, graduated from and Field and Cross Country de, and seniors Gena Bleyer, Gull Lake High School near Ka- Coaches Association released Molly Hirt, Kari Johnson, Al- lamazoo, Mich. But before that, preseason poll results Mon- lison Schroeder and Susanna living in diverse places helped day, and both the men’s and Sullivan have enjoyed success facilitate a love for the game of women’s teams have spots in during the course of their tennis. the top-10 of the Great Lakes first three seasons at Notre GRANT TOBIN/The Observer Region. The men are ranked Dame and intend to take their Notre Dame sophomore Greg Andrews waits for a return from his fourth, behind Wisconsin, In- see LOVE/page14 Northwestern opponent Mar. 6. diana and Ohio State, respec- see SENIOR/page 14