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Notre Dame community Winter Career Fair to offers career advice feature 120 companies

By SARA FELSENSTEIN By AMANDA GRAY News Writer News Writer

As the spring semester rolls To provide students an on- into its second month, students campus opportunity to meet are intensifying their search for potential employers, Notre summer internships and full Dame’s Career Center will time jobs. host the Winter Career and Kevin Monahan, associate Internship Fair Wednesday director of the Notre Dame at the Joyce Center Career Center, said if students Fieldhouse from 4 to 8 p.m. looking for summer internships The fair will feature rep- have not begun the application resentatives from 120 dif- process, they should do so ferent companies and immediately. He said landing a organizations, Kevin job or internship in today’s Monahan, associate director economy takes more effort of the Career Center, said. than simply filling out applica- “Last year, 133 organiza- tions. KATIE GREENSPON/The Observer tions attended the Winter Students pack the Joyce Center Fieldhouse at the fall Career Fair in September. This see JOBS/page 8 semester’s fair will host 120 different companies and organizations. see FAIR/page 9 Former University professor dies at 80 Observer Ralph McInerny taught at ND for more than 50 years, directed Medieval Institute elects new career at Notre Dame, television mystery series. Humanities. By JOSEPH McMAHON McInerny began to write fic- McInerny also wrote several A devout Catholic, McInerny’s Associate News Editor tion, and after at first receiving murder mysteries which took works always contained strong top editor numerous rejections, he even- place on Notre Dame’s campus, religious overtones. Along with Former Notre Dame profes- tually published his break- and in total penned over 80 Michael Novak, McInerny sor and renowned author t h r o u g h novels. founded “Crisis,” a journal of Observer Staff Report Ralph McInerny, who taught at work, “The McInerny was also well lay Catholic opinion that he the University from 1955 until Priest,” in known for his nonfiction work, hoped to use to reach a wide The Observer General his retirement this past June, 1 9 6 9 , which included translations of audience. Board elected Sports Editor passed away Friday morning at w h i c h Thomas Aquinas’ commen- Towards the end of his Matt Gamber as the 2010-11 the age of 80. would go taries for Penguin Classics, and career, McInerny was very crit- Editor-in-Chief Sunday. McInerny was a professor of on to was regarded my many as one ical of some University policies Gamber, a junior finance philosophy and Medieval become a of the top experts on Aquinas’ he felt devalued Notre Dame’s a n d Studies and, for many years, bestseller. work. Catholic identity. A strong pro- A m e r i c a n directed Notre Dame’s The fic- In addition to his written life advocate, McInerny wrote S t u d i e s Medieval Institute. He held McInerny tion work work, McInerny was a public an essay criticizing the major with degrees from the St. Paul for which intellectual who appeared on University’s decision to invite a m i n o r i n Seminary, the University of he was best known, however, William F. Buckley’s “Firing President Barack Obama to be Journalism, Minnesota and Laval was his Father Dowling series, Line” and was a member of last year’s Commencement E t h i c s a n d University. which is composed of 29 books President George W. Bush’s Democracy, Shortly after beginning his and was adopted by NBC as a Committee on the Arts and see MCINERNY/page 8 is a native o f M t . Gamber P r o s p e c t , Ill. Gamber, a former resident of Sorin College who cur- New bishop says Siegfried Mass rently resides off campus, has led several sports beats, including football, men’s “David Rudy, Kevin Ortenzio love and charity. Siegfried Hall extended a basketball, hockey, baseball, By CARLY LANDON and I drafted a letter welcom- “I was struck in the letter I warm welcome with a packed women’s lacrosse and Saint News Writer ing Bishop Rhoades to the dio- got from David, Kevin and chapel and held a reception Mary’s cross country. cese and asking if he wanted Brian by one sentence. It after Mass in Rhoades’ honor. “I’m honored to assume the Siegfried Hall welcomed the to say Mass at Siegfried any- made this my first commit- “Students seemed very role of Editor-in-Chief, and I newly instated Bishop Kevin time this semester,” junior ment as a new bishop, coming excited for his visit, and not look forward to the opportu- Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Brian Patterson said. to this hall. I made this before only did we have a high nity to work with so many of Wayne-South Bend to say “He was very active in our my commitment to come to turnout of Siegfried residents the people that make the weekly Mass Sunday night. Harrisburg [Penn.] diocese [University President] Fr. but also we even had a few Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s After Bishop John D’Arcy and everyone seemed to like [John] Jenkins big Mass in the people from other dorms community such a unique stepped down last year, him there. He even spoke at Basilica,” Rhoades said in his attend,” Patterson said. and special place,” Gamber Rhoades was selected from my high school’s graduation,” homily. “It was a letter about “We’re very honored to host said. the Diocese of Harrisburg as Rudy, a junior, said, “We the dorm Masses saying some- Bishop Rhoades to celebrate Gamber became Sports his replacement. He was weren’t surprised he was will- thing like, ‘At our dorm his first dorm Mass at Notre Editor in the spring of 2009 instilled as bishop on Jan. 12. ing to take on new challenges Masses we connect to Christ Dame with the Ramblers of and led coverage of the Three students from and say Mass here at Notre and it helps us to grow in Siegfried Hall,” Siegfried Notre Dame football coach- Rhoades’ former diocese Dame.” faith, hope and love.’ I President David Surprenant ing change, producing spe- arranged the Mass in an effort Rhoades spoke about his thought if that is what going said. “We’re looking forward cial editions on both the fir- to welcome him to his new connections to Notre Dame to these dorm Masses does, I position. and gave a homily focusing on have to participate.” see BISHOP/page 6 see EDITOR/page 9

INSIDE TODAY’S PAPER Seminarians play in hoops tourney page 4 N Men’s basketball team falls to Rutgers page 24 N Grammys Breakdown page 13 N Viewpoint page 10 page 2 The Observer N PAGE 2 Monday, February 1, 2010

INSIDE COLUMN QUESTION OF THE DAY: IF YOU WERE AN INFOMERCIAL PRODUCT, WHAT WOULD YOU BE? Back in the day

Feeling stupid and spoiled, I recently asked a professor how they produced news- papers “back in the day,” or in the Meagan Teague Jeremy VandeBosche Allison Jones Danielle Arthur Valeria Mejias Elizabeth Bush Paleolithic ages before the Internet. How did writers send in their stories if not by e- freshman junior freshman freshman freshman freshman mail? How did editors Lewis Keenan Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis fact check obscure fig- ures without Google? How in the world did “A Snuggie, I “I don’t know … “The Bumpit … “Something for “Something to “I’d be a they check weird guess.” a ShamWow?” it defies cleaning … like lose weight.” gardening hoe.” spelling? gravity!” a special mop.” The answer I received was shock- ing. They submitted their articles either Katie Peralta hard copy in person or over the (naturally) Assistant landline telephone. News Editor Fact checking was Have an idea for Question of the Day? E-mail [email protected] done by searching archives or encyclopedias and dictionaries were used to spell check. Webster’s big red brick dictionary, not Dictionary.com. IN BRIEF None of this really has any bearing on how we do things now, but it really got me Architecture critic Paul thinking about how this technological revo- Goldberger, a Pulitzer Prize- lution thing has made us feel so entitled, winning journalist, will give his and in a way, totally spoiled. lecture, “Why Architechture I curse the fact that I cannot electronically Matters,” today from 4:30 to page lost items like keys. I feel naked with- 6:30 p.m. in 104 Bond Hall. A out my BlackBerry. I cannot do my home- book signing will follow. work without Internet and if I don’t check my e-mail for an afternoon I feel utterly dis- A “Haiti — What You Need connected from the entire world. to Know about the Nation on None of this was around when, for exam- the News” lecture will be held ple, my parents were in school here. People today at 8 p.m. in the lower used typewriters. To get in contact with level of the Geddes Hall audi- someone, you could call his or her dorm torium. room phone. It seems like everything was way more personal and arduous and you The Winter Career and couldn’t arbitrarily flirt with someone by a Internship Fair will take place vague text, BBM or Facebook chat mes- Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 sage. p.m. in the Joyce Center (How on earth did they promote causes, Fieldhouse. Admission is free become fans of MTV reality shows, poke or and all students from Notre know people’s birthdays without Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy Facebook?) Cross College are welcome. While I obviously cherish my electronic gadgets as well as the fact that everything I VANESSA GEMPIS/The Observer The Richard Alston Dance need in college is virtually at my fingertips, I Senior alternate hockey team captain Kevin Deeth signs his game-worn jersey for Company will perform am terrified for the advancements from one of the winners of the “Giving The Shirts Off Their Backs” auction after the hock- Thursday at 7 p.m. in the which generations to come will benefit. ey team’s win against Nebraska-Omaha Saturday night. The auction, which Deeth DeBartolo Performing Arts I am afraid I will have one of those sassy helped spearhead, earned $16,604.60 to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Center’s Decio Mainstage 9-year old daughters who insists on getting Theater. Tickets may be pur- a iPhone for her birthday and an iPad (or chased online or by calling the whatever those things are) to do her home- Notre Dame Ticket Office. work. OFFBEAT I bet kids in the future will be so lazy and The film “The Greatest tech-dependent that if the power goes out Truck driver chokes on chili ber losing consciousness. 1-year-old granddaughter, Silence: Rape in the Congo” they will be completely powerless to do any- and crashes into home Police said the truck hit hoping that the child's will be shown Thursday at 7 thing at all (pun intended). LOWELL, Mass. — the foundation of the divorcing parents would p.m. in the DeBartolo I remember when I was little we played Police said a home, and authorities get back together if they Performing Arts Center’s outside until it was so dark we couldn’t see Massachusetts lumber were worried that the had a sick child. Browning Cinema. Tickets are each other. These days when I babysit and truck crashed into a home home might collapse Jefferson City police free but must be obtained tell the kids to go outside and play, they ask after the driver was when the truck was allege in a probable cause from the Notre Dame Ticket if they can bring their Nintendo DS with knocked unconscious by a pulled out. statement that 41-year- Office. them. small chili from Wendy’s. Gremm was taken by old Terri Chilton fed her What is there to be done about this phe- Lowell police said Eric ambulance to a local hos- granddaughter blood AcoustiCafe, which features nomenon? Gremm reported that he pital for treatment of thinner on Jan. 12, caus- live musical performances by Obviously nothing. I do think though that choked on the chili when minor injuries. ing the girl to bleed students, will take place as virtually everything becomes more readi- the truck hit a bump, Police said he could be uncontrollably from her Thursday from 10 p.m. to ly available to us and we essentially don’t causing him to pass out as cited for eating while mouth, nose and two midnight in the LaFortune have to work as hard as before, the bar is the flatbed truck veered driving. minor scratches. The girl Basement. raised and performance is expected to be off the road and slammed survived, but it's not yet better. into the home. The man, Mo. grandmother accused known if there was long- To submit information to be It’s now a lot harder for little grammatical 59, said emergency work- of drugging granddaughter term organ damage. included in this section of The or spelling mistakes to seep into the paper. ers at the scene told him JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Observer, e-mail detailed We have machines to do busy work for us. that he had passed out, — A Missouri woman is Information compiled information about an event to We as a whole should be doing things a lot but he could not remem- accused of drugging her from the Associated Press. [email protected] better. And obviously never forget that with the pull of a plug we could lose it all. Today Tonight TUESDAY wednesday THURSDAY FRIDAY The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Contact Katie Peralta at

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The authors of a guest column that appeared in the Jan. 29 OCAL HIGH 27 HIGH 23 HIGH 32 HIGH 29 HIGH 33 HIGH 34 edition of The Observer, titled “Concerns and recommen- L dations,” should have been attributed as past members of LOW 23 LOW 18 LOW 26 LOW 22 LOW 25 LOW 26 the Core Council for Gay and Lesbian Students as well as the former Standing Committee on Gay and Lesbian Atlanta 53 / 36 Boston 34 / 17 Chicago 29 / 22 Denver 46 / 25 Houston 58 / 47 Los Angeles 65 / 47 Minneapolis 16 / 10 Student Needs. Their views are not necessarily those of the New York 37 / 25 Philadelphia 38 / 25 Phoenix 71 / 51 Seattle 51 / 43 St. Louis 38 / 30 Tampa 61 / 50 Washington 40 / 30 current Core Council. The Observer regrets this error. Monday, February 1, 2010 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS page 3 Seminarians compete in basketball tournament

intent on winning, Palmer said, couldn’t, however, pull through By LAUREN KNAUF but it offered more than just a in the second half, Seidl said, News Writer chance to compete on the court. and another loss prevented the “A huge part of it was also team from advancing further. The Irish men’s basketball meeting other seminarians and Chris Rehegan, in his candi- team wasn’t the only traveling bonding with our brothers in date year at Moreau Seminary, hoops team from Notre Dame Holy Cross,” he said. junior Bob Dunsmuir, and sen- this weekend. A group of Holy Coach of the Holy Cross team, iors Tim Mouton and Anthony Cross seminarians from Old Michael Seidl, said he enjoyed Stachowski were among players College and Moreau Seminary the sense of community that the that gave noteworthy perform- traveled to Illinois this weekend tournament created. ances this weekend, Seidl said. to compete in an annual inter- “This weekend was an oppor- In the months leading up to seminary basketball tourna- tunity for all of the young men in the tournament, the team pre- ment. seminary formation to be togeth- pared by holding practices each The team, which consisted of er, to join in a common cause Sunday. 14 seminarians, won one of its and to have some fun,” he said. “This year our team had hopes three games in the “Mundelein Holy Cross lost its first game to of improving on last year’s 3-1 Seminary Shootout.” the host team and eventual tour- record and playing for the cham- They placed sixth overall in nament champions, Mundelein pionship,” Seidl said. “Since Photo courtesy of Michael Palmer the tournament, which included Seminary. The two teams were returning from Christmas break, Seminarians from Moreau Seminary and Mount Saint Mary’s of nine teams from seminaries neck and neck throughout the we’ve had more formal practices Cincinnati gather to pray after Moreau Seminar’s victory Saturday. across the Midwest. first half, but in the second half several times a week. We spent “Even though we didn’t do as Mundelein pulled away, Seidl time working on fundamentals again next year, Palmer and “We’ll make sure to get plenty well as we had hoped, the said. and learning our offensive and Seidl said. of practice time. We also plan on atmosphere there was pretty The second game, against defensive schemes,” he said. “As long as they keep inviting talking to Luke Harangody, to incredible whenever we stepped Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary of To prepare, the team also held us back and as long as we have see if he might have a vocation on the court, and our fans and Cincinnati, resulted in an easy a scrimmage against a team of enough vocations to put five to Holy Cross,” Seidl joked. bench guys were going crazy win for the Holy Cross team. graduate students and local resi- players on the floor, we’ll be “That should improve our during every game,” junior Mike A victory in the third game, dents. sending a team,” Palmer said. chances.” Palmer said. against Kendrick-Glennon Despite the outcome of this Seidl and the Holy Cross team The tournament was highly Seminary, would have sent Holy year’s tournament, the team are already planning for a more Contact Lauren Knauf at competitive and each team was Cross to the semifinals. They looks forward to competing successful tournament in 2011. [email protected] College holds fifth annual weeklong French film festival

films had received as well as the Derakhshani to choose from. students in Film Studies or Popular Romance of Astrée and Céladon), By ASHLEY CHARNLEY interest of the films’ topics and She said she chose the film “Les Culture,” Derakhshani said. “Azur et Asmar” (Azur and Saint Mary’s Editor plots,” Derakhshani said. Amours d’Astrée et Céladon” She also said the festival could Asmar), “Graine et le mulet” (The The festival is made possible because it is based on a 17th cen- help students who haven’t been Secret of the Grain) and “Un Saint Mary’s Department of because of grants from The tury novel, which coincides with a able to experience traveling Secret” (A Secret). Modern Languages and the Center Tournées Festival, which encour- class on 17th century French liter- abroad to learn more about anoth- The movie plots range from high for Women’s Intercultural ages French film festivals on col- ature being taught this semester. er culture. school dramas to romance to a Leadership (CWIL) will be hosting lege campuses, something “It’s always great to be able to “They are also a great way to post-World War II Paris. their fifth annual weeklong French Derakhshani learned about when complement classroom learning learn about the world without nec- All of the movies will be shown Film Festival she decided to with these extra-curricular oppor- essary traveling. Films open win- with English subtitles and are free beginning today start the festival tunities,” Derakhshani said. dows on different cultures and and open to the public, and running “It’s always great to five years ago. She said students who are experiences,” Derakhshani said. Derakhshani said. through Friday. “I started it French majors might take particu- The films include “Entre les The films will be be able to because I learned lar interest in the list of films. murs” (The Class), “Les Amours Contact Ashley Charnley at shown in Vander complement about a great “The films could be of interest to d’Astrée et Céladon” (The [email protected] Vennet Theater in classroom learning grant opportunity the basement of through the the Student with these French Cultural Center every day extracurricular Services. These at 7 p.m. activities.” are recent films M a n a and the price of Derakhshani, screening them is associate director Mana Derakhshani rather high,” for CWIL and a associate director Derakhshani said. professor of Center for Women’s The Franco- French at Saint Intercultural Leadership American Cultural Mary’s, put Exchange spon- together the film sors the grants list with senior French major that allow colleges across the Jenny Becker. country to hold events like this “Our choice was based on the week’s film festival and they also positive reviews and awards the provided a list of films for Theft reported in McCandless Hall “Always lock your room if Observer Staff Report you are leaving it unattended, An e-mail sent to students no matter how short your last week by Dave Gariepy, anticipated absence,” Gariepy director of Saint Mary’s said. Security, reported that a theft If students do have anything occurred on campus, warning taken from their room, Gariepy students to keep their resi- said the student should report dence hall doors locked. it to campus security before According to Gariepy, the calling the police. theft occurred last semester, “Contact campus security but was only recently reported first,” Gariepy said. “Campus by the student who had the security will investigate the items stolen. incident and contact police The items were taken from a authorities if warranted or room in McCandless Hall. should the victim desire.” “Only one room was reported Most importantly, he said, to have been victimized that we students need to report any know of,” Gariepy said. issues they may have on cam- He said a few personal items pus. were stolen and he advised stu- “Report all suspicious activity dents to be careful of their or criminal behavior immedi- belongings. ately to Security,” Gariepy said. page 4 The Observer N PAID ADVERTISEMENT Monday, February 1, 2010

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS HAITI 13 students killed at Mexico party CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Armed men stormed a party in this violent Mexican border city, Food, aid lines focus on women killing 13 high school and college students in what witnesses said they thought was an attack prompt- ed by false information. New approach targets primary caregivers, helps ease chaos at handouts About two dozen teens and young adults were hospitalized after the late Saturday assault in Associated Press Ciudad Juarez, a drug cartel-plagued city which is one of the deadliest in the world. PORT-AU-PRINCE — The Grieving witnesses and family members told The 79-year-old woman with a Associated Press on Sunday they thought the vic- 55-pound bag of rice tims, mostly residents of the housing complex perched on her head gin- where the attack occurred, had no ties to drug traf- gerly descended concrete fickers. steps Sunday and passed it The young adults had gathered to watch a box- off to her daughter-in-law ing match, Lujan said, when two trucks pulled up — who quickly disappeared loaded with armed men who opened fire. behind the faded leopard- print sheets that are the Russian police break up protests walls of their makeshift MOSCOW — Russian police broke up anti- home on the crowded turf Kremlin protests in Moscow and St. Petersburg of Haiti’s National Stadium. on Sunday, and detained more than 100 demon- That personal victory for strators, including several opposition leaders. Rosedithe Menelas and her In Moscow, several hundred demonstrators hungry family was a leap gathered in a central square, defying a ban forward as well for the imposed by authorities. The protesters said their United Nations and aid rally was banned in violation of the Russian con- groups that have struggled stitution’s guarantee of the right to gather. to help 2 million people who They denounced the policies of President need food aid after the Jan. Dmitry Medvedev and his predecessor and men- 12 earthquake. tor Vladimir Putin, who continues to wield broad Under a new targeted powers as Russia’s powerful prime minister. approach to aid, Menelas Police spokesman Viktor Biryukov said about and thousands of other 300 people took part in the Moscow rally and women across Haiti’s capi- about 100 were detained. tal no longer have to battle with men at food handouts that in recent days have been chaotic and dangerous NATIONAL NEWS scrums. “Every time they give out Police bust crash victim for pot food there’s too much trou- TUCUMCARI, N.M. — Tracks in the snow ble,” said Menelas, collaps- leading from a crashed car to the nearby ing into a small wooden bridge overpass on New Mexico’s I-40 just chair as two grandchildren didn’t look right to officers. quickly scrambled into her AP State police say that officers patrolling the lap. “Today, we finally got Women carry sacks of rice during a women-only food distribution watched by U.S. soldiers stretch near Tucumcari Saturday found that something.” in Port-au-Prince Sunday. Relief workers hope the new system will be less dangerous. 40-year-old Henry Alan Lowe of El Paso, U.N. officials say they are Texas, had lost control of his sedan and still far short of reaching all said at the stadium, now a bag is intended to help feed with third-degree burns to crashed into a snow pile. of the quake victims esti- sprawling encampment of a family of six for two Children’s Hospital in Then they noticed tracks leading back and mated to need food. families left homeless by the weeks with about half the Philadelphia. forth from the trunk to the bridge. The U.N. World Food quake. calories they need each day. The White House said the They allege that partially hidden under the Program and its partners, Officials targeted women Also Sunday, the White airlift would resume in overpass were large plastic wrapped bundles including World Vision, bor- because they are primary House said it was resuming hours. “Patients are being and inside was about 238 pounds of raw rowed an approach that has caregivers in most house- the military airlift of criti- identified for transfer, doc- marijuana with an estimated street value of worked in other disaster holds and are less likely to cally injured earthquake tors are making sure that it more than $642,000. zones. The agencies fanned be aggressive in aid lines. victims, having received is safe for them to fly, and Police say Lowe was arrested after treated out across Port-au-Prince, Many Haitians agreed. assurances that additional we are preparing specific for a gash to his head. distributing coupons to be Chery Frantz, a 35-year- medical capacity exists in in-flight pediatric care redeemed for bags of rice at old father of four who lives U.S. hospitals. The flights aboard the aircraft where More states offer lottery tickets 16 sites. The coupons were in a ravine near one distri- had stopped four days earli- needed,” spokesman DES MOINES, Iowa — Dozens of states given mainly to women, the bution center, said men are er, worrying doctors in Haiti Tommy Vietor said. have begun selling Powerball and Mega elderly and the disabled. more likely to try to sell the who said hundreds would The U.S. Army Corps of Millions tickets in what could be a step Men could redeem donated rice. die without specialized Engineers has been asked toward an eventual national lottery. coupons for women who “Women won’t do that care. Since then, relief to build a 250-bed tent hos- Margaret DeFrancisco, co-chair of a com- were busy taking care of because they’re more groups were forced to use pital to relieve pressure on mittee for both lotteries and president and children or who otherwise responsible,” Frantz said. expensive private jets. the U.S. Navy hospital ship CEO of the Georgia Lottery Corp., says tick- could not make it. Bags of rice will be given The Boston-based aid Comfort and on Haitian ets for both games began selling on Sunday. “Our experience around out daily for the next two group Partners in Health facilities where earthquake Twenty-three of the 33 jurisdictions where the world is that food is weeks to hold the city until arranged for one such victims are being treated Powerball has been played are now selling more likely to be equitably longer-term food efforts can plane Sunday to fly a 5- under tarpaulins in hospital tickets for the Mega Millions drawing on Feb. shared in the household if it take hold. Workers are year-old tetanus victim, a grounds. Several Port-au- 2. Ten of the 12 states where Mega Millions is given to women,” WFP handing out 1,700 rations 14-month-old boy with Prince hospitals were dam- has been played are selling tickets for the spokesman Marcus Prior daily at each location. Each pneumonia and a baby boy aged or destroyed. Feb. 3 Powerball drawing. DeFrancisco says lottery officials want to see how cross-selling goes before focusing on establishing a national lottery, which they hope to have running by spring 2011. Palin’s shadow hangs over ethics debate

Associated Press rack up fighting ethics complaints, if the “I think a lot of these issues ... would LOCAL NEWS official is exonerated by an attorney gen- benefit from the passage of time, and JUNEAU, Alaska — The fallout from eral, independent investigator or by the likely are better issues for the (next) Woman survives house explosion Sarah Palin’s hasty retreat as governor is state Personnel Board, whose members Legislature to take up,” said Ramras, INDIANAPOLIS — Neighbors helped an being cleaned up by the man she are appointed by the governor. who often found himself at odds with Indianapolis woman escape her home after an appointed attorney general in her waning Sullivan’s proposals are on track to Palin. He said he wants to focus his limit- explosion rocked it. days in office. take effect after a review of public com- ed committee time on anti-crime meas- Indianapolis Fire Department spokeswoman Attorney General Dan Sullivan has pro- ments unless the legislature passes ures. Rita Reith said no one was injured in the blast posed broad changes to Alaska’s ethics superseding law. The prospects for that But at least one lawmaker believes any about 5 a.m. Sunday but seven exotic birds died rules that Palin complained helped drive happening — in an election year, with change to the ethics code should come in an ensuing fire. her out. One Sullivan recommendation many Alaskans worried about job losses from the Legislature, rather than from a Reith says neighbors helped pull the only per- that might sound familiar: Setting ethical and energy prices — appear dim. political appointee. son in the home at the time, 52-year-old Alice standards for spouses and kids to travel While ethics is an important issue, “It’s Rep. Max Gruenberg, D-Anchorage, Helterbrand, to safety through a hole in a wall with the governor or lieutenant governor not going to be very high on my laundry has introduced legislation with some pro- after they found her disoriented and trying to at taxpayer expense. list of state issues to address,” said Rep. visions similar to Sullivan’s for travel and exit a locked door. Another would implement an opinion Jay Ramras, R-Fairbanks, whose legal fee reimbursement. He would like The house collapsed a short time later. he issued in August, that the state could Judiciary Committee would be where any the state to put off implementation of Firefighters estimate the damages at $160,000. pay legal fees executive branch officials ethics bills might land. Sullivan’s plan, pending legislative action. page 6 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Monday, February 1, 2010 Professor lectures on Timp appointed to joint position cells. For example, he and quantum mechanical Special to the Observer rewires gene networks to co- transport through wires so St. Thomas Aquinas Gregory Timp has been opt the molecular biology of small that they act like elec- named the Keough-Hesburgh living cells for applications tron waveguides. ship” between men and women. Professor of Electrical such as biocomputing. Among the frequently cited By CAROLYNN SMITH Aristotle thought men and women Engineering and Biological Specifically, Timp assembles scholars in the field of nan- News Writer need each other for procreation but Sciences at Notre Dame. genetically programmed bac- otechnology, Timp has pub- also to get through life, she said. The first joint appointment teria that act like biochemi- lished more than 100 articles Angela McKay Knobel, assistant “Men and women are suited for between the College of cal signal transmitters, in refereed journals, given professor of philosophy at Catholic different activities and hence natu- Engineering and the College receivers and logic gates, more than 100 invited and University of America, discussed rally come together,” Knobel said of of Science, Timp’s position is using a combination of plenary seminars and co- Aquinas’ views on marriage in a Aristotle’s views. indicative not only of the microfluidics, which function authored several books on lecture called “Marriage as a Aquinas expanded Aristotle’s interdisciplinary nature of like capillaries conveying the nanotechnology. He also Friendship of the Good” in Saint idea of “natural friendship” to his work, but it also signifies cells to an assembly area. He holds several patents. Mary’s Student Center Lounge relate to marriage. Men and the start of a new University uses arrays of optical tweez- Timp is a fellow of the Thursday night as a part of the women share activities and respon- program in synthetic biology, ers to precisely organize the American Association for the 13th annual Symposium on St. sibilities including childrearing, she which is part of the biomed- programmed cells with Advancement of Science, the Thomas Aquinas. said. ical initiative on campus. The nanometer-scale precision American Physical Society The lecture took place on According to Knobel, Aquinas program seeks to mimic biol- into a simple computer. and the Institute of Electrical Aquinas’ Feast Day. said that the proper education of ogy on the nanometer scale Most recently, Timp served and Electronic Engineers. In “If we’re still celebrating a man children requires that the associa- with man-made constructs as a professor in the addition, he is a fellow and who lived 800 years ago, then it tion so formed be indissoluble. for applications in tissue Department of Electrical and founding member of the stands to reason that he must have Therefore, she said, Aquinas engineering, epigenetics and Computer Engineering, the American Academy of done something truly spectacular,” believed once a couple has entered DNA sequencing, and will be Beckman Institute for Nanomedicine, as well as a Knobel said. into a marriage and had children, featured within the Advanced Science and member of the American She said Aquinas was a great there can be no divorce because University’s Advanced Technology, the Center for Biophysical Society, the thinker and saw both reason and childrearing is a life-long process Diagnostics and Therapeutics Biophysics and American Vacuum Society faith. He had two main arguments that is never finished. Initiative. Computational Biology and and the Electrochemical about marriage and believed it She said one of Aquinas’ main Timp is a recognized the Institute of Genomic Society. should be monogamous and per- arguments stated marriage should authority on nanotechnology, Biology at the University of He received his doctorate manent. be permanent for the child’s sake. which he has used to produce Illinois at Urbana- and his master’s in 1984 and “Aquinas wants to use Aristotle “Aquinas acknowledges that the everything from nanometer- Champaign. 1980, respectively, in electri- to argue for a conclusion that married friendship should be a scale transistors with world- He previously worked as a cal engineering from the Aristotle himself never argues for, friendship that is solid and lasting, record performance to syn- member of the technical staff Massachusetts Institute of namely that men and women that it is the kind of friendship that thetic nanopores for of Bell Laboratories on a Technology, and his bache- should enter into monogamous, cannot be shared with many peo- sequencing DNA. Over the number of projects, including lor’s degree, also in electrical indissoluble unions,” Knobel said. ple, and even that there should be last ten years, he has focused using light as a lens for engineering, from the Knobel explained how Aristotle’s equality between husband and his efforts on the nanometer- atomic-scale lithography, University of Illinois at views on friendship, more specifi- wife,” Knobel said. scale machinery in living nanometer-scale transistors Urbana-Champaign in 1978. cally friendship between a man Aristotle described true friend- and a woman, help to guide ship as lasting, solid and not shared Aquinas’ beliefs on marriage. with many people, Knobel said. future. We also wish him the Tuesday Notre Dame will wel- Aristotle believed no one would Aquinas believed these same traits Bishop best of luck at his new come Bishop Rhoades to the choose to live without friends and should be applied to marriage. appointment as Bishop in Fort diocese with a Mass at 5:15 spoke of true friendship and false continued from page 1 Wayne.” p.m. in the Basilica. friendship, she said. This was Rhoades’s first According to Knobel, Aristotle Contact Carolynn Smith at to inviting him back to our event at the University since Contact Carly Landon at believed there is a “natural friend- [email protected] hall and Notre Dame in the becoming bishop. Next [email protected] The Observer Business Monday, February 1, 2010 page 7 MARKET RECAP Obama’s budget goes to Congress Proposed $3.8 trillion plan would provide billions to pull country out of recession

Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s proposed budget predicts the national deficit will crest at a record-breaking $1.6 trillion in the current fiscal year, then start to recede in 2011 to $1.3 trillion, a con- gressional official said Sunday. Still, the administration’s new budget to be released Monday says deficits over the next decade will average 4.5 percent of the size of the economy, a level which economists say is danger- ously high if not addressed, said the congressional offi- cial. The official was not authorized to discuss the budget before its public release. Details of the administra- tion’s budget headed for Congress include an addi- tional $100 billion to attack painfully high unemploy- ment. The proposed $3.8 trillion budget would pro- vide billions more to pull the country out of the Great Recession while increasing taxes on the wealthy and imposing a spending freeze on many government pro- grams. White House spokesman AP Robert Gibbs said the President Barack Obama delivers his first State of the Union address to a joint ses- IN BRIEF administration believed sion of Congress on January 27. Obama discussed his new budget in the address. “somewhere in the $100 bil- ‘Avatar’ nears box office record lion range” would be the American people,” Gibbs $1.42 trillion last year. bolster their finances in a NEW YORK — “Avatar” is on the cusp of top- appropriate amount for a said in an appearance on The Congressional Budget year when they are not pling the domestic box-office record after leading new jobs measure made up CNN’s “State of the Union.” Office is forecasting that the receiving the normal cost-of- all movies for a seventh straight week. of a business tax credit to Job creation was a key deficit for the current budg- living boost to their benefit James Cameron’s 3-D epic earned $30 million encourage hiring, increased theme of the budget Obama et year will be only slightly checks because of low infla- over the weekend, and its domestic total reached infrastructure spending and was sending Congress on lower, $1.35 trillion, and the tion. Obama will also seek a $594.5 million, according to studio estimates money from the govern- Monday, a document flood of red ink will remain $25 billion increase in pay- Sunday. That puts the film only about $6 million ment’s bailout fund to get designed, as was the presi- massive for years to come, ments to help recession-bat- behind the domestic record set by Cameron’s banks to increase loans to dent’s State of the Union raising worries among vot- tered states. “Titanic” in 1998 with $600.8 million. struggling small businesses. address, to reframe his ers and the foreign investors Obama’s new budget will Earlier this week, the 20th Century Fox block- That price tag would be young presidency after a who buy much of the coun- set off months of debate in buster passed “Titanic” for the worldwide box- below a $174 billion bill protracted battle over health try’s debt. the Democratically con- office record. It has now crossed the $2 billion passed by the House in care damaged his standing On the anti-recession trolled Congress, especially worldwide mark with $2.039 billion, easily beat- December but higher than in public opinion polls and front, congressional sources in an election year in which ing the $1.8 billion made by “Titanic.” an $83 billion proposal that contributed to a series of said Obama’s new budget Republicans are hoping to “You have to do a double take when you see surfaced last week in the Democratic election defeats. will propose extending the use attacks against govern- these numbers,” said Paul, Dergarabedian, box- Senate. Obama’s $3.8 trillion popular Making Work Pay ment overspending to gain office analyst for Hollywood.com, marveling that Gibbs said it was impor- spending plan for the 2011 middle-class tax breaks of seats. Obama has argued “Avatar” decreased only 14 percent from the pre- tant for Democrats and budget year that begins Oct. $400 per individual and that he inherited a deficit of vious weekend. “James Cameron is the king of the Republicans to put aside 1 attempts to navigate $800 per couple through more than $1 trillion and box office hold.” their differences to pass a between the opposing goals 2011. They were due to was forced to increase So close to the domestic box-office record, bill that addresses jobs, the of pulling the country out of expire after this year. spending to stabilize the “Avatar” could pass “Titanic,” interestingly country’s No. 1 concern. “I a deep recession and deal- The budget will also pro- financial system and combat enough, on Tuesday — when Oscar nominations think that would be a pow- ing with a budget deficit that pose $250 payments to the worst recession since the are announced. The film is expected to be nomi- erful signal to send to the soared to an all-time high of Social Security recipients to 1930s. nated for best picture, as well as numerous other categories. Ford partner continues making buses NEW YORK — A joint venture partner of Apple’s iPad could confuse consumers Ford Motor Co. said Sunday it has resumed making buses in China after determining that back to read them later on a differ- system. Associated Press the gas pedal assembly doesn’t have the same ent one. The effect could be akin to Before the iPad’s debut, there have problem that forced a recall of millions of NEW YORK — Even as Apple’s iPad having to buy a new set of CDs every been two main camps in the e-book Toyota vehicles. will likely energize electronic read- time you get a new stereo system. It industry. Jiangling Motors Co. uses the same supplier, ing, the new device is undermining a could also keep people from buying The e-books that Amazon sells CTS Automotive of Elkhart, Ind., that made painstakingly constructed effort by new e-readers as better models come work only on the Kindle and on pedal assembly parts for some Toyotas. the publishing industry to make it out if they aren’t compatible with the Amazon’s software, which can be Jiangling makes a diesel-powered commer- possible to move e-books between books they already have. loaded for free on PCs and some cial bus, the Transit Classic, for the Chinese different electronic readers. This could cool consumers’ enthu- smart phones. Everyone else, includ- market. The vehicles went into production in The slim, 1.5-pound “tablet” com- siasm for e-books, the way sales of ing Sony Corp., Barnes & Noble Inc. December and only about 1,600 were made puter unveiled last week will be digital music downloads were ham- and public libraries, have gathered before assembly was stopped. linked to Apple Inc.’s first e-book pered by a variety of copy-protection around Adobe’s system. Ford has said there have been no reported store when it goes on sale in a few schemes. Adobe doesn’t sell books itself, but problems with the Transit Classic, and that months. The books, however, will not “There are going to be some poten- provides software to booksellers and none of its other vehicles use gas pedal parts be compatible with Amazon.com tially painful lessons” for consumers libraries so they can sell and lend made by CTS. Inc.’s Kindle or with the major alter- when they try to move e-books they books that can be opened on multiple Accelerators made by CTS are at the center native e-book system. already own to new devices, said devices. Like the Kindle store, the of a large recall and halt in production by Apple’s creation of a third choice is Nick Bogaty, senior manager of digi- Adobe system uses a copy-protection Toyota over fears that the gas pedals can likely to further frustrate and con- tal publishing business development system that prevents buyers from become stuck and lead to uncontrolled accel- fuse consumers if they accumulate e- at Adobe Systems Inc., which pro- reselling the books or distributing eration. books for one device, then try to go vides the major alternative e-book them online. page 8 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Monday, February 1, 2010

omore Molly Hunter said. ers are still waiting to hear the following day and knew by “Even if an internship is back, depending on the compa- that evening that I was receiv- McInerny Jobs unpaid, it will still be a valu- ny’s hiring process. ing a job offer.” Ruhling said. continued from page 1 able opportunity. I’m also con- “People are still looking for A fast hiring process, continued from page 1 sidering other options, such as jobs because, for example, Ruhling said, offers many “Students should be identify- summer study abroad pro- advertising recruits in the fall, advantages. speaker in the online forum ing potential employers, they grams.” but journalism recruits in the “I wish more companies “The Catholic Thing.” McInerny should be applying for those Monahan encourages stu- spring,” Monahan said. were able to conduct their hir- was also critical of the decision opportunities, they should be dents to narrow down their “Anything communications- ing process like that because it to allow the “Vagina reaching out and networking internship choices and not to oriented … [is] much more of a eliminated a lot of the worry Monologues” to be performed for additional opportunities apply to certain s e c o n d and nervousness that came on campus and of the firing of with smaller companies,” positions simply s e m e s t e r with waiting to hear back from former Irish football coach Monahan said. because they “I’ve never met a r e c r u i t i n g companies,” she said. Tyrone Willingham. Monahan said one of the feel they should. student who walked p r o c e s s . Monahan said although this The Mass of Christian Burial most helpful things students “Start at the out of a career fair There are dif- year’s job market looks signifi- will be held for McInerny today going through the application beginning and ferent recruit- cantly more promising than at 9:30 a.m. at the Basilica of process can do is reach out to identify what are with a job or ing sched- last year’s, it still has not the Sacred Heart. young alumni who are working your interests internship in hand.” ules.” rebounded from where it was in the same company or field. and where are Ruhling said two years ago. Contact Joseph McMahon at “Last year the three indus- These alumni, Monahan said, your strengths,” Kevin Monahan a c c o u n t i n g [email protected] are almost always willing to Monahan said. firms usually tries that really got crunched give students specific tips “I’ve seen stu- associate director hire early in were investment banking, con- about the company’s hiring dents who just Notre Dame Career Center the fall, but sulting, and architecture,” process. applied and other compa- Monahan said. “That was Monahan said career fairs applied and nies, especial- tough. This year, everything Write like Wednesday’s Career and experience quite ly consulting seems to be coming back. Internship Fair are great a bit of frustration … when firms, do their hiring much 2009-10 is better is than 2008- opportunities for younger stu- they get into the interview later in the year. 09, but still not good as 2007- dents to identify what charac- process. When they do apply “The company I ended up 08.” for opportunities [in which signing with, Deloitte, did Wednesday’s Career and News. teristics employers look for in their applicants. He said before they are interested], they can things differently [than most Internship Fair will take place this year’s fair, students should speak with passion about why other companies],” Ruhling at the Joyce Center from 4 to 8 make sure that their résumés, they want a certain field or said. “At the end of September p.m. cover letters and any other sector.” I had my first round interview 1-5323 necessary documents are final- While some seniors have had at the Inn at Saint Mary’s one Contact Sara Felsenstein at ized and presentable. jobs lined up for months, oth- day, a second round interview [email protected] “Go in with a game plan, don’t set high expectations and make a good impression on the employers,” he said. Career fairs never translate directly into a job or internship offer, Monahan said, but they do allow students to make con- nections with employers. “I’ve never met a student who walked out of a career fair with a job or internship in hand,” Monahan said. “There’s always a face-to-face part of hiring process … what you can accomplish is gathering infor- mation and you can also make a good impression with an employer. That personal inter- action does count quite a bit.” Senior Lindsay Ruhling, who signed with Deloitte earlier this year, encourages students to familiarize themselves with the Go IRISH page on the Career Center’s Web site before attending the fair. “The Go IRISH site was a great tool for me to see what companies would be at the fair so I could research them beforehand and get an idea of which jobs I was really inter- ested in before talking to their recruiters and applying for positions,” Ruhling said. Sophomores and juniors often fear that with fewer jobs open for seniors and recent graduates, internships once offered to younger college stu- dents will no longer be avail- able. Monahan said decreased internship opportunities are not usually a result of older students filling the positions. “The number of internship positions is down a little bit,” Monahan said. “A company that would normally take one hundred [interns] is now maybe taking 80. Let’s say with advertising, they will look at a recent graduate for an intern- ship, but other industries won’t. It’s not tougher because of [seniors and graduated stu- dents], it’s tougher because there are fewer positions,” he said. Some companies, Monahan said, have traditionally offered only unpaid internships. Others under financial pres- sure have been turning paid internships into unpaid intern- ships. Many students are not limiting themselves this year by applying only to paid intern- ships. “I feel that with the current job market it’s necessary to be flexible and apply to both paid and unpaid internships,” soph- Monday, February 1, 2010 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS page 9

tions for the fair. He said In preparation, the Career “We had 18 alumni repre- Career Programs said. they also should identify Center and several other senting 14 companies,” “The Diversity Reception Fair and research eight to 12 groups have hosted work- Yuen said. “We also had is an excellent opportunity continued from page 1 employers and their job or shops to prepare students over 200 students. We didn’t for students to network and internship openings. To pre- for networking, interviews anticipate 200 students. We speak more in-depth with pare for talk- a n d o t h e r planned to have around 75 employers about their Fair so the numbers are i n g w i t h aspects of the to 100. It’s neat to see that opportunities before the slightly lower,” Monahan recruiters, he “The career fairs are job hunting number of students wanting career fair,” Ferguson said. said. “The Career Center said students process. to network. The alumni The reception will be held was very proactive in its need to create one of the best ways “The Career response was also amaz- on Wednesday from noon to outreach to employers and I a 20-second to get a job ... I C e n t e r h a s ing.” 2:30 p.m. in the Joyce believe this effort shows in introduction, started going hosted Career Yuen was offered a job Center Monogram Room. the strong numbers of i n c l u d i n g Fair prepara- from the Fall Career Fair at Ferguson said the reception employers who are coming name, major, freshman year. It tion workshops Deloitte Consulting. is open to all students. to campus.” year, interests, gives you a lot of for the various “The career fairs are one “Diversity is an all-inclu- Monahan said the reason s k i l l s a n d exposure” colleges and of the best ways to get a sive concept, and many most often given by employ- questions for several student job,” Yuen said. “I started employers will be on hand ers not attending the Career the recruiter. c l u b s , 1 4 going freshman year. It to discuss the role diversity Fair was a reduction in “Every inter- Kristine Yuen evening prepa- gives you a lot of exposure.” plays in their organization,” recruiting budgets. action with a senior ration sessions Yuen said the career fairs Ferguson said. “Landing a job or intern- p o t e n t i a l in residence can be intimidating, but Monahan said that there ship in this type of economic employer will halls, office coming prepared helps. are more programs avail- climate takes more effort. form an impression. That hours in Fitzpatrick, Jordan, “Do a lot of research on able through the Career It is not enough to just apply being said, dress and act LaFortune, Mendoza and companies,” Yuen said. Center of which job or online — students who have professionally,” Monahan O’Shaughnessy and finally, “Everybody’s trying to find a internship seeking students been experiencing the most said. “Students should bring we will hold a ‘Last Minute job. Companies want to see can take advantage. success have several copies Career Fair Prep Workshop’ you’re genuinely interested “Although the fair is phe- been reaching o f t h e i r o n Tu e s d a y i n t h e m , nomenal way to meet out to employ- “Landing a job or résumés and e v e n i n g i n o t h e r w i s e employers and further indi- ers, network- notepad for DeBartolo,” t h e y w o n ’t vidual internship or job ing with alum- internship in this type jotting down M o n a h a n “Diversity is an be interest- searches, students should ni, attending of economic climate information, said. “There all-inclusive concept, and ed in you.” not limit themselves to just career events takes more effort. It is recruiter’s will be sev- many employers will be on Yuen said the fair,” Monahan said. and preparing names and e- eral employ- hand to discuss the role composure “There are several for interviews not enough to just mail address- ers in atten- and a calm resources the Career Center — in addition apply online.” es.” d a n c e o n diversity plays in their a t t i t u d e can use to assist students in to applying to M o n a h a n the Tuesday organization.” will go far their career and internship jobs or intern- Kevin Monahan s a i d t h e evening pro- w i t h efforts.” s h i p s , ” associate director Career Center g r a m t o recruiters. Monahan said students M o n a h a n is experienc- o f f e r t i p s LaTonia Fergusonk “ F i n d pursuing unpaid internships said. “These Notre Dame Career Center i n g h i g h e r and advice. career counselor t i m e t o still could receive money for steps require t r a f f i c i n T h e s e Diversity Career Programs r e l a x i n their work through the a fair amount of time and so preparation of the Career efforts are long lines. University. patience and persistence Fair. in addition E a v e s d r o p “The Career Center has are important in the “The office’s scheduled to our usual walk-in and and pick up things not to funding programs to help search.” and walk-in appointments scheduled appointments.” say. You’ll see the recruiter students afford internships,” In light of the competitive have been busy,” Monahan Kristine Yuen, Notre Dame grimace and know not to say he said. “There are six sep- nature of the job and intern- said. “It is good to see stu- senior and double major in that,” Yuen said. “The arate funds, each is ship search, Monahan said dents using the Center’s Information Technology recruiters have two piles of designed to support differ- that preparation is key. resources for interest Management and Chinese, résumés: good and bad. You ent areas. For example, the Students should have their assessments, career explo- created “Mastering the Art want to stay out of the bad Rogers Arts & Letters résumés reviewed by Career ration, alumni networking, of Networking,” a workshop pile.” Majors Fund could sponsor Center staff and consider job shadowing and extern- that was held on Jan. 16. Before the Career Fair, the 50 unpaid interns this sum- what sets them apart from ships, internship funding The program consisted of Career Center will also host mer.” other applicants. needs, in addition to the student and alumni panel a Diversity Fair Reception, Monahan emphasized the internship and job search followed by a networking LaTonia Ferguson, a career Contact Amanda Gray at need for setting expecta- assistance.” session. counselor in the Diversity [email protected]

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To my fellow lesbian, gay, bisexu- very right to exist — not as lonely al, transgender and queer persons souls with disordered tendencies, homosexuality in the Notre Dame community, but as full humans with brilliant I have to admit, I’m still a little ideas and loud mouths. And, for Although I hope people like Tom Neild and any other person who shares Tom’s shocked about this whole cartoon God’s sake, don’t wear a shirt that are in the minority at Notre Dame with sentiments toward homosexuals — controversy: I had no idea people asks, “Gay? Fine by me.” If any- their narrow-minded bigotry, I become should first of all meet a homosexual so still called us “fruits.” (Are gays also thing, “Gay. Really don’t care who skeptical of this hope when I pick up The they can come to know one. If that is too still accused of being light in their it’s fine by.” Observer and read viewpoints like Tom’s. frightening of an experience for people loafers? If so, please let my uncle Third, be inclusive. If you think What Tom does not seem to understand like Tom, they should watch Gus Van know: he loves that one.) you’re the only group of people at in his letter “Legally bound to Catholic Sant’s 2008 film “Milk.” Harvey Milk, por- This letter is addressed to you that school who feels feared, exclud- teachings” (Jan. 28) is that homosexuality trayed by Sean Penn, reminds us at the specifically in response to this uni- ed and unwanted, you’re not. Go is not a choice. To suggest that homosex- end of the film that the movement for versity’s uncanny ability to have a talk to racial minorities, low-wage uality should not be tolerated like steal- homosexual rights is “about the ‘us’s’ out discussion about gays without ever workers, non-Christians and others. ing is not tolerated in the Catholic doc- there,” and that “without hope, the us’s actually acknowledging our flesh- Perhaps more than hearing a trine is to suggest that homosexuals give up.” I indeed hope that people like and-blood existence here, much less demand for a true “Spirit of choose to engage in morally deviant Tom can reform their outlook on homo- inviting us into the conversation. Inclusion,” the University needs to behavior like stealing. sexuals and that the homosexual move- When I was still a student at Notre see one in action. I cannot stress this enough. ment, especially on this campus, can con- Dame, about three years ago now, I Finally, be happy. Believe it or not, Homosexuality is not a disease. It is not a tinue to push forward. engaged in countless debates about Notre Dame is making progress. “lifestyle” that people choose to live. gays and homosexuality and Church When I first saw The Observer arti- Homosexuals are human beings. They Anthony Matthew Durkin teaching as if it were some theologi- cle about the protest over the car- are not social deviants. They share this senior cal case study and not the story of toon, I was inexplicably happy. Then university with us, this country with us off campus my life. So, in the understanding I realized why: “No Home Under the and this world with us. I think Tom — Jan. 28 that we are not talking about issues Dome.” That’s saying something; it’s so much as individuals, I want to a sad point, but the fact that people suggest some ways that you might (200 of them, to be exact, including address this situation on campus, in 40 faculty members) made it, loudly the hope of transforming it from an and in public, is supremely encour- Innsbruck program offense to an opportunity. aging. I’m willing to guess that that’s First, be brave. If you are able to a record turnout for a gay rights be out, to insist that homophobes rally on this campus. address you directly when they use Undeniably, “The Mobile Party’s” will be missed dehumanizing slurs and violent illustrated hate crime gag was as jokes, please do. If you can’t be out depressing as it was shocking. And There has been no shortage of letters guage their entire lives. The language right now, then at least refuse to The Observer’s tepid response was concerning the cancellation of the skills required to succeed in this environ- take part in homophobic culture. hardly redemptive. But if all it takes Innsbruck program, but we believe that, ment cannot be developed at Notre Dame Long after you’ve forgotten that is a puerile cartoon to mobilize hun- as current students, we have a unique — a student would practically need to guy’s name who called everybody dreds of people in support of LGBTQ perspective. While we hope the program have lived in a German-speaking country fags, you’ll remember that you rights, then let’s keep this party does somehow reemerge, we think that before they could achieve this level. never laughed. moving. this letter would be better served praising Unfortunately, judging from the way the Second, be loud. Wear that fabu- the program, instead of questioning OIS’ Berlin program was presented to us, none lous outfit, swing your hips and Patrick Wall decision. of us would have been at the level punctuate each sentence with a alumnus The opportunities and experiences we required. snap. We deserve way more than class of 2007 have this year may be unparalleled by any Finally, we have our wonderful program tolerance. This is a question of our Jan. 29 other study-abroad program. We begin the director, Gernot Guertler, and his wife year with a month of intensive German Anita, who put in hours upon hours to (six hours a day) in Salzburg, the home of make this program the best it can be. We Mozart, Silent Night, Stiegl and, of course, are personally matched up with guest The Sound of Music. It could be the quin- families with whom we eat, visit and learn Jenkins disappoints tessential European city. We were able to how Austrian families live. In the student go on a weekend trip to Vienna with our dorm we live in, we are completely sur- As an ally of the LGBT communi- community and its allies need at program director and, for many of us, visit rounded by native Austrian, German and ty at Notre Dame, I was extremely this school, his unwillingness to locations like Stefansdom or Café Sacher European students. In one hallway we enthused to see and experience hear from them acts as a slap in which we learned about in our German have students from Austria, Germany, the participation by students, fac- the face and in direct opposition classes. It was a great way for us to bond, Italy, Romania, Bosnia, Poland, ulty and community members dur- to what the “Spirit of Inclusion” is to be eased into life in a foreign country Luxembourg, Sweden, Spain and Taiwan. ing Wednesday’s “No Home Under supposed to mean. Don’t get me and to refresh our German skills. And we think students from every year the Dome” silent protest and wrong; Wednesday’s events were a Our classes in Innsbruck are all held will agree that German is better learned in march. The amount of support huge step, and I do not mean to with professors who have spent ten years a communal kitchen than in a classroom. that was shown by the Notre diminish the work done by any- or more with the program. These are We would like to thank the Guertlers, Dame community was inspiring one. It is embarrassing to me, as a teachers who understand the struggles our professors, our guest families and all and those who participated should student at this university and as non-native speakers have and they are of the returnees who helped us to make be commended for their courage, an ally to the LGBT community, also teachers who genuinely care about this semester so personal and so enjoy- respect and convictions. This posi- that no stronger effort was made the students and the program. Every one able. Fourteen more students arrive for tivity, however, was clouded by the to hear from the students. This of them has expressed how much they will the semester in less than two weeks. It is a unwillingness of the administra- university exists because of its miss teaching Notre Dame students. This shame that we will be the last 22 students tion to hear the voice of their stu- student body and a blatant blind is a relationship that few, if any, other stu- to have this opportunity. dents. eye to their intentions and needs dents studying in Innsbruck receive. It is The five students who wished to is going to perpetuate the homo- very clear that at Austrian universities, Eric Boettcher deliver a letter expressing the dis- phobia, bigotry and “other-ness” neither the professors nor the university is junior content of their community were that has been seen over the past concerned with the students. This isn’t a John Greil denied access to the Main decade, and more recently in let- shot at their system, but it should be junior Building. Furthermore, eight ters from Sean Mullen and the known that it is a radically different sys- Kevin Padden times as many faculty and staff cartoon from The Observer. tem from what we have at Notre Dame. sophomore members were also denied access. I didn’t expect to hear a decision The greatest appeal of the Berlin pro- Dan Russ It was not until much later that a on the spot. I didn’t expect an gram appears to be the “prestige” or the junior representative showed up to take immediate rewriting of the non- opportunity for “elite learning opportuni- Maria Serakos the letter without much more than discrimination clause. I expected a ties.” However, one must consider what sophomore a single word to the group await- level of decency and respect from kinds of language skills are required for Kate Von Hoffman ing a response. Fr. Jenkins should the administration regarding the this. To take a course where the professor junior be ashamed. Outside of his quality of life of the student body. neither knows nor cares that German is a Melissa Wagner administration building, he had I am inspired by the steps taken second language is to say that you have sophomore well over 200 people who cared by the students and faculty on the same language skills as the students Ann Weber enough to bring him a letter. He Jan. 27, and extraordinarily dis- sitting around you. Students who them- junior has students who are willing to heartened by the sluggish and selves are in the very top of their talent off campus engage in a conversation and open non-responsive administration. pool and who have been speaking the lan- Jan. 28 a dialogue regarding an issue that Regardless of the issue, the is often too taboo to discuss on administration should never this campus. Rather than accept- actively seek to silence the voices ing the letter and agreeing to open of their students, especially when Don’t just leave this paper this dialogue, the administration they have already had to silence set obstacles in the way of a group themselves. that was offering nothing more on the table. than a peaceful, silent protest. Will Haley If Jenkins wants us to believe senior that the “Spirit of Inclusion” off campus Go on and recycle it. encompasses all that the LGBT Jan. 28 The Observer Scene page 12 Monday, February 1, 2010

By TATIANA SPRAGINS is far from being an easy fix. between countries of the north and of the south. Natives to a country discussed the loss of culture, Namely, at how the United States is the new super- Scene Writer and how the white European would arrive with “a power dictating the rules for underdeveloped coun- Bible in one hand, and a weapon in the other.” tries to abide by. The DeBartolo Performing Arts Center hosted a However, the three issues highlighted as a conse- With a documentary on poverty, the possibilities are showing of the documentary, “The End of Poverty?” a quence of colonialism and which, ultimately, are endless. In “The End of Poverty?” a unique feature is film directed by Philippe Diaz about poverty primari- what prevent a country from climbing out of its very clear and instructive explanation for why ly in Latin America and Africa, on Saturday. its conditions are trade, debt and poverty exists and that its origins are deeply rooted Filmed in less than eight months by a two-per- monopoly. For example, it was men- in historical issues. As well as instructive, the people son crew of only the director and producer, tioned that sub-Saharan Africa is interviewed included a perfect balance, from a well- “The End of Poverty?” is about the alarming paying $25,000 a minute in inter- educated scholar (in a comfy couch and a fancy desk increase in poverty around the globe despite national debt. The film asks, lamp) to father of six who works 15 hours a day to a worldwide growth in wealth. how many schools and hospi- make $6. By talking to professionals about the mat- tals could be built with that However, “The End of Poverty?” lacks in one simple ter in several different countries as well as money? aspect. It does not create any hope nor is it very emo- conducting interviews with people and fami- The focus soon shifted from the tionally appealing. It provides a background and hard lies who live on less than $1 a day, the film historical reasons for colonial- facts, but does not instruct the viewer on what he or highlights important issues about poverty, ism to what the conse- she can do their part to fix the situation. As it namely how it began, where and why it exists, quences of this history are, reached the end, the documentary began to focus and what are the implications of this for our lives in from international debt more on pointing fingers at who is preventing things the future. to the poor individ- from getting better than actually suggesting a way in A distinctive feature about Diaz’s approach to ual’s view of his or which the viewer can do his or her part in aiding this poverty is to explain the reasons why it began. The her placement in global issue. economists, historians and scholars interviewed dis- society. Finally, It seems that the film simply sank into its comfort- cussed the history of colonialism and the imprint it the documen- able seat as it sadly said that there isn’t anything we leaves until this day in most third world countries tary took a can do unless the northern superpowers change the where poverty is predominant. By providing an t u r n way they handle capitalism, which is neither an insight into the history of a culture and of the colo- towards dis- effective nor an inspiring conclusion to such a devas- nial-imperial relationship — which prevailed cussing how tating and powerful theme. throughout the 17th, 18th and even 19th a similar Interesting at first, instructive without a doubt, but, centuries — the viewer can understand structure to unfortunately, “The End of Poverty?” fails to live up that the reasons for poverty in these imperialism to its expectations, and to what it could have been. countries is so rooted in its country’s still exists historical background and that poverty t o d a y Contact Tatiana Spragins at [email protected]

By PATRICK GRIFFIN As founders and operators of the Web site, Weber and bands. Weber collects submissions from up-and-coming Assistant Scene Editor fellow Notre Dame freshman Tim Ryan of Siegfried, were artists as well as fan submissions. Though each submission careful to consult Notre Dame’s Office of Information is reviewed and rated, Weber contends that irtually all sug- Technologies’ rules, as well as copyright laws, when devel- gestions submitted to the site are posted, provided that the For young entrepreneur and Notre Dame freshman Tim oping the site to ensure that all content on the site is legal. music is worthy of the attention and praise of college stu- Weber, music is more than just a passion or a hobby. GoodMusicAllDay does not allow peer-to-peer sharing. dents. “I absolutely love music. I believe that college students However, all content may be previewed and even down- Weber boasts that his Web site’s most appealing feature listen to the best music.” Weber, a resident of Knott Hall, loaded free of charge. Downloaded music is iPod ready is its recently completed list of 2009 top fives. Visit this sec- has turned this personal credo into a rapidly growing web- immediately upon completion. tion of GoodMusicAllDay to hear the top five mash-ups, site called GoodMusicAllDay.com geared toward the musi- GoodMusicAllDay.com officially launched on Dec. 1, a lit- covers, beats and more from last year. Like all other sub- cal interests of young adults. tle more than a month after its conception in late October. missions, each track may be previewed and downloaded. Hailing from Wilmington, Del., Weber has always gravi- Originally restricted to the Notre Dame community, the site Though GoodMusicAllDay is still in its infantile stages, tated towards a musical calling. Formerly a guitarist and has expanded largely without advertisement. Word of Weber has high hopes for the site and his own career. He is vocalist, he began doubting his ability to advance as a per- mouth exported the news of the Web site beyond the Notre optimistic that the Web site will continue to receive more former. The trajectory of his passion thus shifted from per- Dame bubble, and now GoodMusicAllDay.com boasts views and submissions. In fact, GoodMusicAllDay is sched- formance to sharing. More recently, Weber developed an roughly 1,000 views a day. uled to drop its first official mixtape on March 1 of this inclination toward producing music of various genres such The Web site’s popularity was also boosted by exclusive year. The mixtape, which will feature exclusive tracks as hip-hop and alternative. Weber’s exploration of the pro- interviews with emerging artists, and later, the sponsor- available only through GoodMusicAllDay, is expected to duction side of music led to the genesis of his Web site. ships of various mixtapes submitted expressly by musi- feature seven to eight artists and roughly 15 tracks. GoodMusicAllDay’s mission is simple: to publicize and cians. GoodMusicAllDay.com has been officially recognized As for his own career, Weber says that his dream is to share the music that interests college students. The site’s by the likes of Chip Tha Ripper, the Incomparable become the CEO of a major record label. Certainly he is on interface closely resembles a blog, with daily entries fea- Shakespeare, DJ Trackstar and even Kid Cudi. the right path with his unwavering love of music and atten- turing artist descriptions, videos, links, and published opin- Though Weber claims a wide variety of musical interests, tion to new and exciting trends. However, given the swift ions. For music savvy fans, the site may resemble other he admits that country music and metal are turnoffs. A dis- success of GoodMusicAllDay, he may soon find his hands music advocacy Web sites such as nahright.com, aur- tinct hip-hop flavor is palpable in the entries of the web- full with the requests and attention of a quickly growing gasm.us, and even Kanye West’s official blog. The distinc- site. Visitors to GoodMusicAllDay will encounter plenty of fan base. tion, of course, is a focus towards collegiate interests. underground rappers, DJ’s, and some indie and jam Contact Patrick Griffin at [email protected]

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maid cut dress with a folded detailed were “It’s My Life,” “Livin’ On A By CAITLIN FERRARO bust. The multi-colored bottom added to Prayer,” and “Always.” It was Assistant Scene Editor a rocker edge to a classy dress. Bon Jovi’s first ever Grammy Kidman wore a long, elegant black performance and after per- The 52nd annual Prada gown. Both Swift and Beyoncé forming two other songs, the Grammys took place last looked gorgeous in tight, form-fitting viewers chose “Livin’ On A night at the Staples Center numbers. The former being a deep blue, Prayer.” in Los Angeles. Heading and the latter a shade of beige. Ke$ha Lionel Richie presented the into the night Beyoncé led failed to impress in a costume-like dress Michael Jackson 3-D Tribute in the nominations with 10 complete with fringe and over the top which Celine Dion, Hudson, followed by Taylor Swift makeup. And Imogen Heap accessorized Smokey Robinson, Underwood with eight, and the Black Eyed her already strange dress with an and Usher performed in conjunction with Peas, Maxwell and Kanye West umbrella. a recording of Jackson’s “Earth Song.” with six each. “Glee’s” Lea Michele sported a one The crowd wore 3-D glasses to fully The night began early on the shoulder ruched black short dress that enjoy the performance. Then, Prince red carpet with a plethora of was a last minute decision after a fashion and Paris Jackson accompanied by stars from The Jonas Brothers snafu. She was planning on wearing a their cousins accepted an award on to Paramour to T- white gown that she discovered last behalf of their father. Pain. Justin Bieber minute was see through. Rihanna’s white Mary J. Blige and Andrea jammed to Rock dress was more successful, with over- Bocelli also performed a powerful Band while Russell sized pockets, a feathered high neck col- duet in honor of Haiti. The two Brand and Katy lar, and open back. sang beautifully together, with Perry talked about their Overall, the pattern of the evening Bocelli integrating Italian into the recent engagement. seemed to be nude colored dresses. piece. Other notable cou- Ashanti, Klum, Beyoncé and Hilson all Drake, Eminem and Lil Wayne ples that strutted sported flesh-toned gowns. performed together with Barker on their stuff together The Grammys did not have a host this drums. In the Rap arena, Eminem included Seal and year, but perhaps Stephen Colbert should received two Grammys for Rap Heidi Klum, Nicole have received the job after opening the Album, and Rap Performance by a Duo Kidman and Keith show with many laughs. He brought his or Group for his collaboration “Crack a Urban, and Josh daughter along to assess his coolness, Bottle,” with Dr. Dre and 50 Cent. Duhamel and Fergie. made fun of Adam Lambert and even Lady Antebellum, (winner of Country But who let in Mike showed off his new iPad. Colbert later Performance by a Duo or Group With “The Situation” Sorrentino earned a Grammy for Best Comedy Vocals) Jamie Foxx with T-Pain (win- and Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi? Album. ner of R&B Performance by a Duo or Or the guy from “American The Grammys were full of performanc- Group With Vocals), and Dave Idol” who sang “Pants on the es in which artists pulled out all the Matthews Band, and Maxwell (win- Ground?” stops. Lady Gaga kicked off the night ner of Male R&B Vocal As far as fashion is concerned with help from Elton John, back up Performance and R&B Album) some stars shone, while dancers, and a piano with arms jetting also performed. others disappointed. out of the top. The queen of nominations Katy Perry wore a Green Day, who would later win Best Beyoncé was off to a great start Zac Posen dress Rock Album, also performed with cast of when the show began and she inspired by her recent trip the new Broadway musical “American won Song of the Year for “Single to India, but it was a bit Idiot” inspired by their music. This will Ladies (Put a Ring On It). She lackluster. Lady Gaga did likely help promote the show, as the cast would also win Female R&B not hesitate to wear some- was fantastic. Vocal Performance and R&B thing outrageous, and Beyoncé performed in a fierce black Song for the same song, Female turned up in a white outfit with SWAT team members dressed Pop Vocal Performance for Armani dress that was rem- up as her back up dancers. Her song of “Halo,” Traditional R&B Vocal iniscent of a piece of mod- choice was “If I were a Boy” with a hint Performance for “At Last”, and ern artwork. Black Eyed of Alanis Morrisette’s old hit “You Oughta Contemporary R&B Album. In Peas’ member Taboo wore Know.” P!nk then performed in an odd the end, she took home six tro- a horrible space-suit outfit, outfit, in which her hooded silver robe phies. but Fergie’s tight, bright eventually revealed a nude-colored body- And the princess of nomina- blue mini dress was beauti- suit to which she hung from the air to tions, Swift picked up a ful and made up for his fail- perform aerial ballet. Grammy for Best Country ure. The Black Eyed Peas started their per- Album. She also received Travis Barker of Blink- formance with the fourth single of their Female Country Vocal 182 fame did not even both- latest record, “Imma Be” which eventu- Performance and Country Song er to dress up, but his son ally transitioned into their hit “I Gotta for her single “White Horse.” was an adorable accessory. Feeling.” The song won them Pop Swift also won the arguably Keri Hilson was stunning in Performance by a Duo or Group With most prestige Grammy of the a beige Dolce and Gabbana Vocals. Fergie sported a visor, and the night Album of the Year for number with a beautiful group was backed up with robot dancers Fearless. In her speeches Swift jeweled waistband. Artists clad in all silver. Fans had previously thanked her recording label for from her label Iyaz and sent in videos and pictures that flashed letting her write all her songs, Jason DeRulo escorted across screen in the background. The and her family especially her “American Idol” judge Kara performance appeared to be a crowd brother and parents. DioGuardi. She looked pleaser. The group also won Pop Vocal Best Record of the Year went great, but DeRulo did not Album. to Kings of Leon for their song even care to tuck in his Recently crowned Best New Artist win- “Use Somebody.” Rap/Sung shirt. Jennifer Hudson ner Zac Brown Band took the stage to Collaboration went to Jay-Z, rocked some outrageous perform with legend Leon Russell. Rihanna and West for “Run bangs, while the newly Swift first performed her latest single This Town.” Jay-Z also won Rap engaged Carrie Underwood “Today Was A Fairytale” from the Solo Performance. Male Pop looked beautiful even if her upcoming film “Valentine’s Day” in which Vocal went to Jason Mraz. The white gown had an odd she costars. She was joined onstage by eclectic Lady Gaga won Dance geometric pattern. one of her childhood favorites Stevie Recording for “Poker Face,” Carey Hart and P!ink Nicks. The duo sang two songs together and Electronic/Dance Album for made a handsome couple, including a remixed version of “You The Fame. as the usually casual Hart Belong With Me”. For a complete list of winners dressed up in a great suit. One of the gimmicks of the evening visit GRAMMY.com She wore an absolutely was that fans could vote to choose what Contact Caitlin Ferraro at stunning sparkling mer- song Bon Jovi would perform. Choices [email protected]

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AUSTRALIAN OPEN Murray falters, Federer cruises to 16th major

added, his voice breaking. “I got Associated Press great support back home the MELBOURNE, Australia — last couple of weeks. Sorry I Roger Federer felt awkward for couldn’t do it for you tonight but a moment, celebrating his 16th ...” Grand Slam title while Andy Murray could barely finish his Murray cried for Britain. thank you, explaining: “I can cry Federer timed his run to per- like Roger; it’s just a shame I fection at the season’s first can’t play like him.” major, beating fifth-seeded Both the crowd and Federer Murray 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (11) in the embraced Murray’s display of Sunday night final to collect his emotion. fourth Australian Open title. “In a way it was hard to A year ago, Federer was sob- watch, but at the same time I bing after a five-set loss to like seeing players who care for Rafael Nadal at Melbourne the game,” Federer said. “It’s Park. He’d missed a chance to nice to see, you know. So you equal Pete Sampras’ record of wish only the best for him.” 14 Grand Slams, compounding And Federer, who had to be an emotional few weeks. consoled by Nadal last year, Since then he finally won on offered Murray some reassur- clay at the French Open to com- ance. plete a career Grand Slam of all “Well done for your incredible four majors and equal Sampras’ tournament; you played it fan- record. Then he triumphed at tastic,” Federer said. “You’re too Wimbledon for his 15th record good of a player not to win a title. He also became a father of Grand Slam, so don’t worry twins. about it.” This time, it was Murray who Federer dropped serve only was fighting tears after missing twice in the match and hit 46 a chance to become the first winners. He said he felt as good British man since 1936 to win a as ever. major. “I’m over the moon winning AP Federer, however, enjoys mak- this again. I think I played some No. 1 seed Roger Federer celebrates after beating Andy Murray of Britain to win the Men’s ing history. This was his 22nd of my best tennis in my life singles finals match. Federer was brought to tears after falling to Rafael Nadal in the 2009 finals. Grand Slam final, his 18th in the these last two weeks,” he said. last 19, and he compared this Federer saved five set points if I lost 3, 4, and 2, you know, it recovered from that defeat to smiled and clapped from the triumph with last year’s and wasted two match points in probably wouldn’t have hap- win at the French Open. stands, almost crying herself. Wimbledon win. the tiebreaker with some pened. But I had my chance to He won Wimbledon before his “You get the best out of me.” “This felt similar in a way, uncharacteristic shot selection get back into the match. That twin daughters were born. Federer got on top early, tak- because all of a sudden it was before clinching it when Murray was probably why I was upset.” Federer reached his fourth ing a 2-0 lead. But Murray over and it hit me,” he said. “It netted a backhand after 2 Federer also beat Murray in Grand Slam final of the year at broke back immediately with was very much a rollercoaster hours, 41 minutes. straight sets in the 2008 U.S. the U.S. Open, only to lose in an consecutive passing shots — one with the emotions. I guess the Murray was desperate to Open final, the only previous upset to Juan Martin del Potro. which the Swiss star even had to match point was over, and I was become the first British man meeting between the pair at a Federer ensured no recur- applaud. like, ‘Oh, my God, this is it. It since Fred Perry in 1936 to win Grand Slam. rence of the upset here, though, Federer had to save three was great.” one of the four tennis majors, Murray still holds a 6-5 adding the 2010 title to his wins break points in the fifth game Not so much for Murray, who but seldom had the answers to advantage over Federer in at Melbourne Park in 2004, before holding with back-to- drew deep breaths as he apolo- Federer’s unrivaled finals expe- career head-to-heads — one of 2006 and ‘07, becoming only the back aces. He then broke gized for failing to end a 74- rience. He set a record for only four players who can boast fifth man to win four Australian Murray in the eighth game, lift- year-old drought for British British men just by reaching two such an advantage — but has titles. ing his intensity in perfect time men. major finals in the Open era. lost the last three. American Andre Agassi, who so that he could serve for the “Firstly, congratulations “I don’t feel great,” Murray Last year, Federer had just won the last of his four here in set. Roger, his achievements in ten- said. “I think it was more the discovered — unknown widely 2003, was the last father to win Federer dominated the second nis are incredible,” he said. “He way the end of the match fin- at the time — that he was to be a Grand Slam title. set after breaking Murray’s was a lot better than me tonight. ished ... Obviously, it was pretty the father of twins. “It’s also very special the first serve in the third game, but his “Hopefully, one time I can emotional end to the match. The emotions bubbled over Grand Slam as a father,” intensity dropped slightly in the come back and win here,” he “If it was a complete blowout, after his loss to Nadal. But he Federer said as his wife, Mirka, third.

MLB Twins optimistic of contract extension for MVP Maur

without an announcement of this spring. anybody. I don’t see who, though removed from the Associated Press the Mauer megadeal “I’m just letting it happen. I other than maybe some clubs process, wasn’t worried. MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesotans have been hoping don’t sit and fret about it,” out east.” “I’ll be happy when he does Minnesota Twins started their for, that sure-to-be-expensive Gardenhire said earlier in the Mauer is making $12.5 mil- sign. He can buy me a beer. annual winter gala with guarantee of keeping the day at Target Field, where the lion this season, the last year Probably two. Maybe three,” everything a baseball fan with American League MVP in his Twins are moving this year. “I of his current contract. He’ll he said, chuckling. cabin fever could want on a hometown for the foreseeable think the right thing is going be eligible for free agency in With Target Field blanketed cold night: autographs from future. to happen. I think we all the fall if no new deal is in in snow and the temperature the players, batting cages and Mauer and the Twins have know. I think we all know the place, a scenario that wouldn’t near zero, TwinsFest was held meat smoking on the grill. been steadfastly quiet about ramifications if something bode well for the Twins given at the usual Metrodome spot. Everything except that con- any negotiations, but manager were not to happen and it the interest the soon-to-be-27- Mauer was, of course, the cen- tract extension for Joe Mauer. Ron Gardenhire expressed would go the other way. That year-old would attract on the ter of attention wherever he TwinsFest began on Friday optimism a deal will get done wouldn’t be a good thing for open market. But Gardenhire, wandered.

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AP team previous Phil Mickelson hits from the bunker on the sixth hole of the Farmers Insurance Open using the now banned square- 1 Connecticut 1 grooved Ping-Eye 2 wedge. The wedges remain legal, because of a lawsuit filed against the USGA, settled in 1990. 2 Stanford 2 3 NOTRE DAME 5 4 Nebraska 6 5 Tennessee 3 Mickelson not taking ‘cheating’ accusation lightly 6 Ohio State 4 7 Duke 7 Associated Press put it in play.” McCarron was upset with during the third round 8 Texas A&M 9 The USGA has a new the new rule on grooves. explaining why the Ping- 9 Georgia 8 SAN DIEGO — Phil rule this year that irons But after a 70 in the Eye 2 wedges with square 10 Xavier 10 Mickelson hinted at legal have V-shaped grooves. third round put Mickelson grooves were approved 11 West Virginia 11 action Saturday for being However, the Ping-Eye 2 within four shots of the for play. 12 Oklahoma 13 accused of “cheating,” wedges that were made lead, he made it clear he “Public comments or 13 North Carolina 15 saying that if the PGA before April 1, 1990, would not go quietly. criticisms characterizing 14 Florida State 16 Tour did not do something remain approved for play “We all have our opin- their use as a violation ... 15 Georgetown 18 about him being “publicly through a Ping lawsuit ions on the matter, but a are inappropriate at 16 Baylor 12 slandered,” then he that was settled 20 years line was crossed and I best,” the statement said. 17 Oklahoma State 17 would let others handle it. ago and takes precedence just was publicly slan- Told about the tour’s 18 Iowa State 21 Mickelson didn’t men- over new regulations. dered,” Mickelson said. statement, Mickelson 19 LSU 19 tion Scott McCarron by Mickelson is using one “And because of that, I’ll paused before saying it 20 Virginia 22 name in a series of inter- of those wedges this week have to let other people was “cool if they put that 21 TCU 24 views after his third after reading about John handle that.” out there.” 22 Green Bay 14 round at Torrey Pines. Daly and Dean Wilson Asked he was contem- “Again, everybody has 23 Kentucky 25 McCarron was quoted in using them in Hawaii. plating a lawsuit, their opinions and so 24 Vanderbilt 20 25 Texas The San Francisco When asked Friday Mickelson said, “I’m not forth, and it’s healthy to 23 Chronicle on Friday as about McCarron’s quote going into specifics what talk about it,” he said. saying about Mickelson about him cheating, that meant.” “But when you cross that using the Ping-Eye 2 Mickelson declined to get Still, it was clear that line and slander someone wedges with square into what he referred to his message reached PGA publicly, that’s when the grooves, “It’s cheating, as “name-calling.” Tour headquarters. The tour needs to step in — or USFCA Men’s Fencing and I’m appalled Phil has Instead, he suggested that tour released a statement someone else.” Rankings IN BRIEF team points

1 Penn State 10 Bomb attempts prompt Referee dies after Kobe-Lebron print ad 2 NOTRE DAME 9 Super Bowl security change being hit by puck features gun language 3 Ohio State 8 WASHINGTON — The massive, multi- STOCKHOLM — A Swedish ice NEW YORK — An advertisement fea- 4 Princeton 7 million-dollar security operations for the hockey referee has died after turing the NBA's two biggest superstars 5 Columbia 6 Super Bowl and Winter Olympics are being hit in the back of the head includes a gun reference, the same week 6 Penn 5 being adjusted in light of recent breaches by a puck during a junior game. two players were suspended for carrying 7 Harvard 4 such as the attempted Christmas Day A police spokesman said the 62- firearms to the locker room. St. Johns (N.Y.) 3 8 bombing of an airliner and the White year-old man was refereeing an The Nike ad, which appears in several 9 Yale 2 House gatecrashers. under-18 game in northern publications including Sports Illustrated 10 Duke 1 Sports and government officials say Sweden on Saturday and was and ESPN The Magazine, has LeBron such lapses — where individuals got past struck by the puck when a player James on one page and Kobe Bryant on guards on the ground — are leading to tried to lob it into the offensive the other. Along with the slogan, “Prepare increased screening efforts at major zone. For Combat,” is a quote from each player upcoming events, including the NFL It was not immediately clear showing how tough he is. around the dial championship game between the whether he died from being hit by Bryant's blurb says: “I'll do whatever it Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans the puck or from hitting his head takes to win games. I don't leave anything NHL Saints in Miami next Sunday, and the on the ice when he fell. in the chamber. Vancouver Games starting Feb. 12. Police did not name the man, The chamber in a gun is the compart- Sabres at Penguins Extensive ticket-checking procedures but local media identified him as ment that holds the bullet before it is 7 p.m., Versus also are being implemented for soccer's Roland Hedberg. fired. World Cup, which begins June 11 in Police say the man received CPR “The Nike print ad featuring Kobe Men’s NCAA Basketball South Africa. Even entertainment awards by an off-duty ambulance driver Bryant was intended to illustrate his all Texas at Oklahoma State shows are taking extra steps, like stricter within 10 seconds of the accident, out play and commitment on the basket- 9 p.m., ESPN monitoring of cars arriving at the Golden but that he was pronounced dead ball court,” Nike said in a statement. “It is Globes Awards ceremony two weeks ago upon arrival at a hospital. a commonly used reference for shoot page 16 The Observer N SPORTS Monday, February 1, 2010 MLB NHL Pirates owner rejects Phaneuf, Giguere to Toronto offer from Lemieux utes. The Edmonton native is offense,” Toronto coach Ron Associated Press in his fifth NHL season — all Wilson said. The Pirates have said the TORONTO — The Toronto with Calgary — after being “In one fell swoop, we’ve Associated Press payroll won’t increase sub- Maple Leafs shook up their selected ninth overall in 2003. made ourself the youngest PITTSBURGH — Pirates stantially until top prospects struggling club, acquiring Burke called Phaneuf an elite team in the league,” he added. owner Bob Nutting declined reach the majors and adding defenseman Dion Phaneuf player whom he tried to “Instead of looking back, we’re to listen to separate proposals higher-salaried players might from the Calgary Flames in a acquire earlier in the season. looking forward.” to buy the team last year, make the difference in win- seven-player deal Sunday and “This guy’s a warrior. He’s The acquisition of Giguere including a surprise bid from ning a championship. swapping goalies with got a cannon for a shot. He will allow the Leafs to give Pittsburgh Penguins co-owner All of those interested in the Anaheim to get J.S. Giguere. plays the game hard ... I want Swedish rookie Jonas Mario Lemieux, officials with Pirates have lengthy back- Along with Phaneuf, Toronto players who play the game Gustavsson more time to learn. knowledge of the talks told grounds in pro sports. received Keith Aulie and hard because they’re hard to Toskala has a 3.66 goals- The Associated Press. Greenberg has been a suc- Fredrik Sjostrom from Calgary play against,” he said. against average over 26 games The officials spoke Saturday cessful minor league owner, in exchange for Ian White, The 24-year-old made the while Gustavsson — who twice on condition of anonymity and his teams included the Matt Stajan, Nick Hagman and all-rookie team in 2005-’06 has been treated for a heart because the talks were pri- Pirates’ Double-A affiliate in Jamal Mayers. and has twice played in the All- problem this year — has a 3.03 vate. The Pirates confirmed Altoona, Pa., that was partial- The Maple Leafs also traded Star Game. GAA in his 31 appearances. discussions with Lemieux and ly owned by Lemieux until goalie Vesa Toskala and Jason “It was definitely a shock, but Sjostrom, taken 11th overall Penguins co-owner Ron being sold two years ago. Blake to Anaheim for Giguere, I’m very excited about going to in the 2001 draft by Phoenix, Burkle took place, but said Greenberg also was a finalist who became an expensive Toronto and being a Maple has one goal and five assists in there was no talk about sell- for the Pirates’ presidency backup after the Ducks signed Leaf,” Phaneuf said. 56 games this season. ing. before Coonelly was hired in No. 1 goalie Jonas Hiller to a “It’s part of the business.” he Stajan had 16 goals and 25 The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2007. four-year extension Saturday. added. “It’s a cliche. If Wayne assists in 55 games while first reported Saturday that Lemieux, the Hall of Fame The shakeup comes after Gretzky can get traded anyone Hagman had 20 goals and 13 Lemieux and Burkle made an player, bought the Penguins in Toronto’s 5-3 loss to the can get traded. I was very sur- assists in 55 games. White had unsolicited proposal for the federal bankruptcy court in Vancouver Canucks on prised, but on the other hand nine goals and 17 assists in 56 Pirates four months ago — 1999 — a year later, he came Saturday night to extend its I’m very excited to be going to games and Mayers two goals one that was substantial and out of retirement became pro winless streak to six games. the biggest hockey market in and six assists in 48 games. serious, a person with knowl- sports’ first owner-player — The Leafs (17-28-11, 45 points) the world.” Blake had 10 goals and 16 edge of the offer told The and has since seen them are tied with Carolina for last The trades remove a fair assists in 56 games. Associated Press. become one of the NHL’s most in the Eastern Conference. chunk of Toronto’s offense, Giguere has a 4-8-5 record Previously, Nutting turned successful franchises. “We’ve got to create tension with the departing players with a 3.14 GAA and a .900 aside several sale overtures Burkle, a California billion- where there’s enough talent on accounting for 57 of the Leafs’ save percentage this season. made by Pittsburgh lawyer aire investor and supermar- the roster and a high enough 149 goals. Hiller is 21-15-2 with a 2.75 Chuck Greenberg, who subse- ket operator who joined battle level that the coach has “We’re just going to have to GAA and a .920 save percent- quently teamed with Nolan Lemieux’s group in 1999 by decisions to make,” Maple find other ways to manufacture age. Ryan to purchase the Texas making a $20 million invest- Leafs general manager Brian Rangers in a deal completed ment, was interested previ- Burke said. “Right now he last week. ously in buying the doesn’t have decisions to make. Several years ago, Dallas Washington Nationals and It’s these guys who got to go on Mavericks owner Mark Cuban Chicago Cubs. the ice. We’re trying to change also was rebuffed in efforts to “Mario and Ron are very that. Today is an important buy the team. smart business people. part of changing that. Nutting gave all the inter- They’ve been very successful “We’re still open for busi- ested parties the same with the Penguins and have ness, we’re not done,” he answer: The Pirates aren’t for done a great job with them,” added. sale, and the discussions Coonelly said. “What they see The 6-foot-3, 214-pound apparently went no further. in the Pirates, I would think, Phaneuf has appeared in 55 “No formal, substantive is that they’re interested in games this season with offer had been made at a purchasing a team much like Calgary, with 10 goals and 12 meeting four months ago with the Penguins earlier this assists with 49 penalty min- Bob and Mario and Ron decade: A team on the rise. A Burkle,” Pirates president team that has a plan. A team Frank Coonelly said Saturday that has financial stability.” at the team’s fan festival. “But Owning two of the what I can confirm for you is, Pittsburgh’s three major pro at that time, today, tomorrow, sports teams might have next week, the Pirates are not allowed Lemieux and Burkle for sale. Bob Nutting is com- to launch their own TV sports mitted to making this organi- channel. Because they would zation a winner again.” own the teams, Lemieux and While the Pirates acknowl- Burkle could have kept all edge they are profitable, they advertising revenues without aren’t successful. They lost 99 paying expensive rights fees, games last year during a once the teams’ current rights major league-record 17th deals with FSN Pittsburgh consecutive losing season, expired. then raised fans’ ire by trim- Lemieux and Burkle, ming their payroll below that according to people with of the 1992 Pirates, the fran- knowledge of their interest, chise’s last team to make the believe the Pirates could sub- playoffs. stantially hike attendance — The Pirates’ projected $35 recently among the lowest in million payroll is only about the majors — with a more half of the totals for NL aggressive approach to player Central rivals Cincinnati and acquisition. Milwaukee, despite being in a Nutting’s family owns a similar-sized market, and is Wheeling, W.Va.-based news- expected to be the lowest in paper chain and first became the majors by at least $5 mil- involved in the Pirates’ own- lion. ership group when California That Nutting wouldn’t con- newspaper heir Kevin sider a proposal from the McClatchy bought the team in popular Lemieux, a 1996. The Nuttings subse- Pittsburgh sports icon who quently began to increase has revived the Penguins their shares by buying out twice — once as a player and partners of the once-large again as an owner — is likely ownership group and now to generate further fan own a substantial portion of unhappiness. the shares. The fan unrest was evident Last season, Forbes estimat- Saturday when Coonelly, gen- ed the Pirates’ worth at $288 eral manager Neal million, less than that of any Huntington and manager team except the Florida John Russell heard boos at Marlins, who currently play in times during a fan festival an NFL stadium. question-and-answer session, Penguins vice president Tom especially when queried McMillan declined Saturday to about the payroll. Most confirm Lemieux’s interest in answers were met with only the Pirates, saying, “The tepid applause, according to Penguins don’t discuss private bystanders. business matters.” Monday, February 1, 2010 The Observer N SPORTS page 17 NBA PGA Kobe, Lakers win in Boston Crane wins at Torrey Cavaliers score 46 points in first quarter, defeat Clippers 114-89 Pines with late par

Associated Press before stepping back from crowd roared around him. Allen’s defense and swishing There was little Dunleavy or prise when it ran over the BOSTON — The Los Angeles the ball through the net to his team could do to stop the Associated Press right side of the cup. Crane Lakers are doing their best to give Los Angeles its only lead Cleveland Cavaliers during SAN DIEGO — Ben Crane then missed a par putt forget all those awful memo- of the second half. their win Sunday night. put his name back in the inside 3 feet to lose another ries of playing in the Boston “He had a couple of looks James scored half of news for the best reason of shot off his lead. Garden. before that that were good Cleveland’s 46 points in the all. He won another golf Both laid up on the par-5 Kobe Bryant sank the go- looks, and he didn’t put them first quarter and the streak- tournament. 18th, and both put too much ahead basket with 7.3 sec- in. We were mystified by ing Cavaliers tied an NBA Crane made two birdie spin on their wedges that onds left, and the Lakers won that,” said Lakers coach Phil record with 11 3-pointers in putts longer than 45 feet to the shots rolled off the 90-89 on Sunday for their Jackson, who tied Pat Riley the opening period of their build a big enough cushion green — Crane’s against the third consecutive victory over atop the franchise coaching season-best eighth straight that miss- collar, Sim’s a the struggling Celtics. Boston list with his 533rd win in Los victory. ing a few yard off the has not been able to make Angeles. “He told me the next The whole spectacle left short putts front of the good on the traditional “Beat one was going to go in, so we Dunleavy stunned. down the green, forcing L.A.!” chant since winning went with him.” “I’ve got money that I’ll put stretch did- “It’s really cool to him to chip. 131-92 to clinch the 2008 Bryant finished with 19, them in the gym naked, n’t cost him They settled NBA championship here in Andrew Bynum had 19 points nobody else on them, and Sunday in know I’m going in the for pars. Game 6 of the finals. and 11 rebounds, and Pau they probably can’t make 11 t h e right direction.” Sim had just “They smacked us two years Gasol had 11 points and 11 out of 13 again from the same F a r m e r s under 250 ago,” Lakers forward Lamar boards for the Lakers, who spots,” Dunleavy said. “They I n s u r a n c e Ben Crane yards to the Odom said. “It was a big won their fourth consecutive hit some shots in that first Open at hole, right on game for us. This is a team game. quarter that I know in 30 T o r r e y golfer the edge of that’s going to be battling to “I didn’t say give me one years of being in the NBA that Pines. reaching the be coming out of the East. more chance. I said give me I’ve (never) seen a team C r a n e green with his Winners of 32 NBA titles the damn ball,” Bryant said. make.” knocked in 3-wood. Rather between them—including the “I never really give him much The 46 points tied a fran- a 30-inch than cost him- last two—the Lakers and of a choice.” chise mark for most in a par putt on the final hole for self the tournament with a Celtics have met in the finals Rajon Rondo had 21 points quarter, and Cleveland’s 16 3- a 2-under 70 and a one-shot shot he had to hit perfect, 11 times, from Bill Russell and 12 assists for the Celtics, pointers fell one shy of the victory over Michael Sim, he did everything right against Elgin Baylor and Wilt who have lost six of their last team record for a game. Brandt Snedeker and Marc except plan for the amount Chamberlain, to Magic eight games. The leader, as usual, was Leishman. It was Crane’s of spin. Johnson vs. Larry Bird and on Pierce scored 15, Garnett James. He made his first third career victory, and “It was a perfect number to the current matchup of had 10 with nine rebounds seven shots and finished with first in nearly five years, (for the wedge), a perfect Bryant facing the New Big and Kendrick Perkins finished 32 points and 11 assists. His and this one earned him a shot,” he said. “It would Three of Kevin Garnett, Paul with eight points and 10 five 3-pointers in the first trip back to the Masters. have been nice to have a Pierce and Ray Allen. boards for the Celtics, who equaled the team’s mark for With a reputation for slow putt at it.” But while the Lakers’ super- were coming off losses to most by a player in a quarter. play, perhaps it was only fit- Crane finished at 13- star came through in the Orlando and Atlanta—two of The hotter James got, the ting that Crane was the last under 275, a victory that stretch for them, Boston’s the top four teams in the deeper he started firing — one to know he had won. changes the outlook on his couldn’t. Eastern Conference—that left shots he playfully refers to as He made it a point not to season. He is going back to The Celtics led by as many them at 6-10 since beating “heat checks.” By the end of look at a leaderboard Augusta National for the as 11 points in the fourth the Magic on Christmas Day. the first quarter, the Q was throughout the final round, first time in three years, and quarter and nursed a one- “It’s nothing to be happy sizzling with a 46-20 and didn’t know the result his victory should put him point lead until Pierce was about, I’ll tell you that,” Cleveland lead. until Ryuji Imada congratu- inside the top 60 and give called for an offensive foul for Garnett said. “We haven’t James heaved baskets from lated him on the 18th green. him a good chance to quali- pushing off as he jumped to been producing wins, but 30 and 28 feet as the Even in post-round therapy fy for the Match Play shoot with 28 seconds left. we’re a hardworking group.” Cavaliers made 3-pointers on for his back, Crane said he Championship. “At that point, I think it’s Garnett missed 10 of those seven consecutive possessions doesn’t talk about results, “It’s really cool to know got to be unbelievable, but I games with a hyperextended in the period. only the process. I’m going in the right direc- didn’t see it so I really can’t right knee, and Boston was 4- “There’s no description of a But for his first victory tion,” Crane said. give an opinion on it,” Boston 6 without him. But Garnett’s player getting into the zone sine Milwaukee in 2005? Snedeker closed with a 69 coach Doc Rivers said. “You return hasn’t solved all the like that. It just happens,” “I think it’s OK to get out after narrowly missing a 12- know, I do know Kobe pushes Celtics’ problems. James said. “And when it of the moment for tonight,” foot birdie on the last hole. off a lot.” happens, everything you put he said, smiling. Leishman had a 68, hitting Bryant complained of a stiff Cavaliers 114, Clippers 89 up, you feel like it’s going in.” The last time Crane made into the bunker and the ankle after Friday night’s win When LeBron James hit his Early on, that was true. news, he was inadvertently rough to take away chances in Philadelphia, and it seemed fourth 3-pointer of the first Anderson Varejao appeared swept up in the Tiger Woods of a good look for birdie on to bother him during the quarter — from 30 feet away to toss an alley-oop to scandal when a gossip mag- the 18th. game. He shot just 8 for 20 — Los Angeles Clippers coach Jamario Moon in the second azine attributed quotes to Michael Allen celebrated but made the big one: making Mike Dunleavy sat silent in quarter, but ended up making him that he never made. his 51st birthday with five a move toward the basket his chair while the sold-out the basket when his lob sailed Life & Style said it spoke to straight birdies for a high. Varejao had 11 points Crane at Q-school, even Sunday-best 65, moving him and seven rebounds off the though Crane was never into a tie for fifth with Ernie bench. there. Els (69), Rickie Fowler (70) All of Cleveland’s first-quar- Crane handled that situa- and Alex Prugh (66), who ter 3-pointers came within tion with the same even earned a trip to Riviera next the flow of the offense — hand he displayed on a cool, week for the Northern Trust either Shaquille O’Neal pass- breezy afternoon along the Open. ing out of the post or James Pacific bluffs. Allenby was the first to passing out of double teams. Starting the final round make a move at Crane, James had four 3s during two shots behind, he opened pulling within two shots the streak, Daniel Gibson with three birdies in five after his two-putt birdie at added two and Anthony holes, including one from the 13th. But for the second Parker started it with one just over 45 feet on No. 3. straight tournament, he was four minutes into the game. He expanded his lead to a victim of the new V-groove The long-range shooting three shots with another 45- regulation. His ball jumped extended a 9-7 lead to 30-11 foot birdie putt on the 11th. out of the rough on the 14th in a little more than three Then, it was a matter of with a 7-iron, well over the minutes. The Cavaliers shot hanging on. green and into the hazard. 16 of 21 in the quarter, He had plenty of chal- In Honolulu, another flier including 11 of 13 on 3-point- lengers, although Phil went through the back of ers. Mickelson wasn’t one of the green on the last hole Baron Davis had 30 points them. Making his season and he made par to lose by for the Clippers, who have debut, and only four shots one. dropped four straight and are behind, Mickelson bogeyed Mickelson was four shots 1-5 on this eight-game road his first three holes and was behind when he teed off to a trip. Los Angeles was again never a factor. hometown cheer. Within an without center Chris Kaman, Robert Allenby made a hour, he was out of the tour- who has missed consecutive charge only to fall back by nament. games with a sprained left losing five shots in four He pulled his bunker shot ankle. Eric Gordon had 12 holes, including a tee shot down a slope to the right of points and DeAndre Jordan that vanished into the the first green, blocked by added 11 for Los Angeles. canyon. Sim, the 25-year-old branches of a torrey pine O’Neal had 16 points and 12 Australian, kept with Crane from playing a flop shot. rebounds for Cleveland, the entire round and had his Using his Ping-Eye 2 wedge which kicked off a seven- chances to the very end. that has caused so much game homestand with an easy Trailing by two, Sim was consternation this week, he AP win. Gibson had 14 points and certain he had made a 15- flew it onto the green and it Cavaliers’ LeBron James goes against Clippers’ Rasual Butler Jawad Williams added 12 off foot birdie on the 17th hole raced some 30 feet by the Sunday in the second quarter of Cleveland’s 114-89 win. the bench. and stopped in utter sur- cup, leading to bogey. page 18 The Observer N SPORTS Monday, February 1, 2010 NFL Free agent DE Peppers likely to leave Panthers

Using the tag again next A freakish athlete with Associated Press season would cost about $20.1 tremendous speed and agility CHARLOTTE, N.C. — million, plus another $1.5 mil- for his size, Peppers can dom- Snubbed by the Carolina lion for the Pro Bowl and inate games — and disappear Panthers since the end of the $250,000 for each playoff win. at times. season, the agent for five-time Signing the 30-year-old to a He was so disruptive in a Pro Bowl defensive end Julius long-term contract could like- December game against Peppers is convinced his client ly cost in upward of $15 mil- Minnesota that left tackle will play elsewhere in 2010. lion a year. Bryant McKinnie was benched Carl Carey said Sunday “I think most people who and Vikings coach Brad night the Panthers have “not have looked at the situation Childress wanted to take out made a single inquiry this off- have understood the complex- Brett Favre to avoid injury, season” regarding the ity of it for the Panthers,” leading to their on-field argu- impending unrestricted free Carey said. “What I’m more ment. agent. surprised by is the silent But Peppers seemed to lack “And we don’t expect to treatment that they’re giving energy in the 2007 season, hear from them,” Carey told Julius at this time. We have when he had just 2 1/2 sacks The Associated Press in a had a very respectful relation- in 14 games. He returned a phone interview, setting the ship with the organization and year later to post a career- stage for Peppers to become this is very much unlike what high 14 1/2 sacks. He had five one of the top defensive play- I’m used to seeing from forced fumbles and two inter- ers to hit the market in years them.” ceptions in 2009 despite being ahead of a potential season Carey said he talked with limited in the middle of the without a salary cap. team officials on the day of season with a broken hand. Panthers general manager the regular-season finale Peppers, who grew up in AP Marty Hurney didn’t immedi- against New Orleans on Jan. Bailey, N.C., and played in col- Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers, left, talks with ately return a phone message 3, then initiated contact with lege at North Carolina, said Washington Redskins’ Brian Orakpo at Pro Bowl practice last Thursday. seeking comment. the team shortly thereafter. last offseason that he wanted “Julius wants to thank the “They informed me they to leave his home state and edged that, “I’m just trying to labor in other areas and the Carolina fans and know their would make contact the fol- play as an outside linebacker get on a team right now. I just special teams units suffered support has meant a lot to him lowing week,” Carey said. in a 3-4 defense. Peppers want to get a contract.” as Carolina finished 8-8. over the years,” Carey said. “They never did. To date, we skipped all offseason work- Carey said Peppers is willing The Panthers may not have Hurney and coach John Fox have still not heard from outs, but had little leverage to play in any type of defense to worry about a salary cap in went to great lengths to keep them.” with the franchise tag and next season. 2010 if a new collective bar- Peppers in 2009, going The 6-foot-7, 283-pound signed the one-year tender “He has indicated to me that gaining agreement is not against his public wishes to be Peppers, the No. 2 overall pick before training camp. he is open to hearing from the reached. But Carey believes allowed to leave as a free in the 2002 draft, has spent He didn’t miss a game or remaining 31 teams in the the Panthers “have moved agent. The Panthers used the his entire eight-year career practice and seemed to warm league,” Carey said. “He is on.” restrictive franchise tag and with Carolina. His 81 sacks to new defensive coordinator open to any defensive scheme “He feels like he is just now paid him an NFL-high $18.2 are the third-most in the NFL Ron Meeks’ 4-3 system, lining at this point.” entering his prime,” Carey million. That counts a $1.5 during that span behind up at different spots on the Peppers took up 14 percent said. “He has an incredibly million bonus for making the Miami’s Jason Taylor and line. But in a brief interview of Carolina’s salary cap this bright future ahead of him as Pro Bowl after he recorded Dwight Freeney of after a Pro Bowl practice season. That meant the he opens the next chapter of 10.5 sacks. Indianapolis. Saturday, Peppers acknowl- Panthers had to find cheap his life and his career.”

NHL Capitals roll, win 10th straight

again, and so enjoy it.” “It’s devastating, but we’ve got Associated Press The league’s top-scoring team to grab some positive out of this WASHINGTON — It’s a perfect has turned the Southeast third period, some momentum 10 for the Washington Capitals, Division race into a laugher and going into the next game,” St. whose superstar woke up in a is within one point of San Jose Louis said. “I thought we sleepy game to score the goal for best record in the NHL. showed a lot of character com- that kept the winning streak Seven of the 10 wins have been ing back like that.” alive Sunday. by two goals or more, but The Lightning’s final scoring Fittingly, it was Alex Ovechkin Sunday’s victory showed the opportunity was rebuffed when who found the net with 6:26 Capitals also can win when Vincent Lecavalier was kicked remaining in the Capitals’ 3-2 they’re far from their best. out of the faceoff circle in win over the Tampa Bay “Every team wants to come in Washington’s zone with 2.4 sec- Lightning, giving Washington a a make a statement and say onds to play. Lecavalier argued franchise record-tying 10th con- ‘We’re the team that knocked the call and was sent to the secutive victory. these guys off,’“ Laich said, “so penalty box for unsportmanlike “It’s kind of fun and it’s kind of we’re getting teams’ best efforts conduct, moving the faceoff to good,” Ovechkin said. “But we every single night. We’re in spe- Tampa Bay’s end. don’t want to stop.” cial territory right now, and a Lecavalier blamed the The reigning two-time league chance to make history in our Capitals for influencing the MVP slid on one knee and into next game, so we’ve got to be linesman. the boards to celebrate his 35th prepared.” “Their guys basically intimi- goal of the season, a shot from Jose Theodore, returning after dated him to kick me out,” the slot that beat Mike Smith to missing two games with a lower Lecavalier said. “That’s what the stick side. The score rescued body injury, made 25 saves for got me upset.” the Capitals after Washington Washington. The Lightning were the last blew a two-goal lead with a rare The Capitals were leading 2-0 team to beat the Capitals, a 7-4 third-period meltdown. when Martin St. Louis made a victory on Jan. 12 during which “It was a quiet game,” nice deflection to pull the Ovechkin challenged Lightning Washington coach Bruce Lightning within a goal with 15 forward Steve Downie to a fight Boudreau said. “Once they got minutes to play. Just 7 seconds before Washington’s Matt the two goals, it got everybody’s later, Backstrom was whistled Bradley intervened on behalf of blood going again. ... Ovie, you for tripping, Washington’s first his teammate. could feel on that shift that he penalty of the game. For all the anticipation, sort of just said ‘OK, it’s time I Tomas Fleischmann com- Sunday’s rematch was on the did something.’“ pounded matters during the dull side for two periods. The Nicklas Backstrom and Brooks penalty kill committing a hook- only early highlight was Laich also scored for the ing penalty out of frustration Ovechkin’s amusing pratfall Capitals, whose double-digit run seconds after losing the puck. behind the Tampa Bay net, the matches the team mark set Jan. The Capitals killed off 23 sec- result of a problem with his left 27-Feb. 18, 1984. Washington, onds of 5-on-3, but Steven skate. which has outscored opponents Stamkos’ one-timer with Backstrom got the game’s first 47-21 over the 10 games, can Fleischmann in the box tied it goal in the second period by break the record Tuesday at with 12:18 remaining. stuffing a rebound between Boston. Tampa Bay’s rally proved Smith’s legs during a power “The number 10 is pretty fruitless when Ovechkin scored, play. It was Backstrom’s 23rd of tough to get to,” Boudreau said. an overdue breakthrough in a the season — a career high — “I told the guys it’s something game in which the Russian for- and gave the Capitals nine that you might go your whole ward had 11 shots blocked straight games with a power- career again without getting before they reached the net. play goal. Monday, February 1, 2010 The Observer N SPORTS page 19

NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL NCAA FOOTBALL Hopson leads No. 14 Vols WR Gilyard leads

Gators’ longest in league play after halftime. Associated Press since opening the 2007 season Florida’s backcourt duo of talented draft class KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — 11-0. Erving Walker and Kenny Tennessee was down by a “I have been on the (win- Boynton, who entered the South committed six point with 25 seconds left ning) end of two of those game having combined for Associated Press turnovers. when coach Bruce Pearl shots (this season) … and 37.2 of Florida’s 75.3 average MOBILE, Ala. — Mardy “It shows that I’m going to called a timeout to set up the Hopson really knocked down points in SEC play, finished Gilyard once worked four go hard 100 percent of the Volunteers’ final play. a big-time shot,” Florida with a total 13 points. jobs to stay in school after time all day and whoever gets Scotty Hopson figured the coach Billy Donovan said. “I thought they had some losing his scholarship. me is going to love me,” ball would be in the hands of Alex Tyus, who led the pretty decent looks. They just The former Cincinnati star Graham said. go-to post player Wayne Gators with 18 points, had a did not shoot the ball particu- turned in an awfully strong Gilyard returned two kicks Chism. Instead, Pearl made chance to grab the lead back larly well,” Donovan said. audition for a much more for 52 yards and gained 24 on Chism the decoy this time and for Florida (15-6, 4-3) but Before the break, it was all lucrative career in Saturday’s two punt returns. He was told Hopson to take the shot. missed a jumper in the middle Florida. Senior Bowl, racking up 103 chosen offensive player of the “I’ll get it if we’re maybe of a crowd under the basket The Gators used a pressing yards receiving and catching game while Mississippi State’s down two and need a 3,” with 5 seconds left, and defense reminiscent of one a 32-yard touchdown pass in Jamar Chaney earned defen- Hopson said. “We obviously Hopson came away with the Tennessee has used against the fourth quarter to help the sive honors. needed a big shot, and coach defensive rebound. them in the past. They limited North race to a 31-13 victory Tulane receiver Jeremy had the confidence to put it in “It felt good. Just kind of the Vols to 36.4 shooting and over the South. Williams had six catches for my hands so I stepped up and trickled out,” Tyus said of his outrebounded them 20-14 “All my hard work just kind 82 yards, added a 27-yard knocked it down. shot. “You just got to realize before halftime while taking of came into one game,” an run on an end around and Well, first he had to shake that wasn’t the reason why control of the paint on both exuberant Gilyard said. “I’m was named the South’s most Chandler Parsons, who didn’t we lost the game. We just ends. truly blessed. I worked my outstanding player. That fall for Chism’s decoy, and need to learn how to play a Dan Werner hit a 3-point butt off and I played my butt honor went to Central adjust the designed shot. He full game.” shot from the corner of the off. I’ve been through so Michigan’s LeFevour for the hit a fading jumper over After playing poorly in the floor and the Gators hit two much in my career. North. He completed half of Parsons’ head just in front of first half, Chism led the Vols more in the paint to grab a “This game sums up every- his 10 passes for 97 yards the 3-point line with 21 sec- with 16 points and 11 15-7 lead with 12:55 to go. thing, because I’ve been and added a 1-yard touch- onds left to give No. 14 rebounds and hit two key free Florida led by 10 points in through all the hard work, all down run on a sneak, once Tennessee a 61-60 win over throws with 42 seconds left. the first half thanks to 57.7 the ups and all the downs, the again outdistancing the much Florida on Sunday. J.P. Prince scored 12, and percent shooting, but the peaks and the more heralded “I thought he would be more Hopson finished with 10. Gators cooled off considerably valleys. I’ve Tebow. open. He did not get much of Hopson has been at his best in the second half, hitting just been through “All my hard work LeFevour fin- a look, but he made a play against the Gators. He logged 36.4 percent from the field. everything. ished with himself,” Pearl said. “It is a 20 points as a freshman last Bruce Pearl is now 8-1 I’ve been from just kind of came into more total big shot.” season against them in against Florida and Billy the brown one game. I’m truly t o u c h d o w n s Perhaps the biggest of his Knoxville and came up with a Donovan, who joined the sticky stuff at blessed.” (150) than any short career. big block on a potential game- Tennessee coach for a $1,000- the bottom of other player in The basket gave the tying 3 by Erving Walker with per-couple social on Saturday the barrel to Football Bowl Volunteers (16-4, 4-2 37 seconds left in Tennessee’s night to raise money for can- the cream at Mardy Gilyard Subdivision, Southeastern Conference) win in Gainesville. cer screening as part of the top of the Former Cincinnati WR i n c l u d i n g their sixth straight win over “He is going to have a lot Tennessee’s Outlive initiative. coffee.” Tebow (145). their East Division rival and more big shots,” Pearl said of “There aren’t many coaches In 2006, an Zac Robinson fifth straight victory in Hopson. in the country the night academically ineligible had the game’s best passing Knoxville. It also kept Tennessee overcame a slow, before the game that would Gilyard lost his scholarship numbers, throwing for 176 Tennessee from dropping a sloppy first half to dominate spend an hour and half away and had to take jobs ranging yards and a touchdown third game in the row, which Florida in the second half. from their team helping the from cutlery salesman to con- before getting intercepted the Vols have only done once The Vols were scrappier on community raise money,” struction worker to pay his late in the game. under Pearl. defense and put a strong Pearl said of Donovan. “There steep out-of-state tuition bills. Tebow played 11 snaps in It also ended Florida’s four- effort on the boards, outre- aren’t many guys in the busi- He eventually won back his the first half, and the South game winning streak, the bounding the Gators 27 to 12 ness like him.” scholarship. was down two scores by the Florida quarterback Tim time he re-entered the game Tebow, meanwhile, had a to loud applause late in the shaky outing running a pro- third. style offense against a sturdy Dexter McCluster fumbled defense. two plays into his first drive He fumbled twice and fin- of the half, and his second ished 8 of 12 passing for 50 began at the South’s 1-yard yards in the showcase for line. senior NFL prospects. Tebow led the South to a Tebow’s longest completion couple of first downs before was 11 yards and he netted 4 Koa Misi stripped the ball yards on four rushes, but was from him. He had another never turned loose as a fumble on the next drive but power runner as he often was lineman Jeff Byers fell on the with the Gators. He battled ball. strep throat early but didn’t The miscues didn’t dampen miss any practice time during his enthusiasm for the sport a week when he was trying to that has made him one of col- prove to skeptical NFL teams lege sports’ biggest stars. and draft analysts that he “It’s a game of football,” could be a starting pro quar- Tebow said. “You’re playing terback. with a bunch of great players, “I think I’m definitely open a bunch of great coaches. I’m to improving my fundamen- out here playing football. I tals,” Tebow said. “I think I love it.” definitely showed that by Gilyard’s teammate, Tony being here. If you just Pike, is considered the top- watched the way I played, rated NFL prospect among you could see there is room the participating quarter- for improve- backs and he ment and looked solid in what I need to a brief outing. work on.” “I think I’m definitely He was 5 of 12 One of the open to improving my for 45 yards all nation’s top in the first half. all-purpose fundamentals.” Gilyard caught t h r e a t s , two of those Gilyard also Tim Tebow passes for 21 set up a third- Former Florida QB yards. quarter touch- L e G a r r e t t e down with a Blount had a 43-yard catch 14-yard touch- down the right sideline and down run for the North, while had five receptions. Both that Lonyae Miller gained a game- pass and the TD came from high 44 yards on nine carries. Central Michigan’s Dan Alabama players accounted LeFevour. for all of the South’s points. Michigan defensive lineman Robinson hit tight end Colin Brandon Graham had two Peek for a 19-yard touch- sacks and a forced fumble down and Leigh Tiffin booted and was chosen the game’s field goals of 43 and 33 Most Valuable Player. The yards. page 20 The Observer N SPORTS Monday, February 1, 2010

No. 3. At No. 4, Fitzgerald lost 6-0, 6-4 to Ballok and freshman Saturday Michael Moore lost 6-2, 4-6, 6-1 Lorenz continued from page 24 to Tristan Jackson at No. 6 sin- continued from page 24 gles. Stahl’s battle against off to an early 3-1 lead with Barnes closed out the match period. strong doubles play and wins at and allowed Tulsa to advance. Freshman goaltender Mike No. 1 and No. 5 singles. Notre Dame started the morn- Johnson held the lead for “We could have competed ing off strong with No. 3 dou- Notre Dame late into the third better on Saturday against bles of freshman Spencer period as he denied 32 of 34 Tulsa,” Bayliss said. “After win- Talmadge and Anderson defeat- shots on the night. ning the doubles point I felt that ing New Mexico’s Joe Wood and “There is no question, we were in great shape, but Conor Berg to jumpstart the [Johnson] was the difference they quickly turned into a war Irish lead. No. 1 doubles of Watt maker tonight,” Jackson said. and four-hour match. I give and Davis paired up to take “I don’t think he was that some of Tulsa’s guys a lot of down Phil Anderson and Carl sharp [Friday], but he is capa- credit, but I am certain that a Ho, 8-6. Havens and Fitzgerald ble of playing like that all the number of our players would rounded out the doubles with time, and I’ll tell you what, if like this opportunity back. We another 8-6 win over Ben he can ever learn to do it on a will surely need to be tougher if Dunbar and Jadon Phillips to consistent basis, he’ll be one we are to meet most of the finish the Irish sweep. of the best in the country.” goals that we have set for our- Watt led the Irish singles in The Irish needed Johnson’s selves.” the No.1 position with a 7-5, 6- best as six players were out to Junior captain Tyler Davis 2 win over Ho as Havens injury, and junior Ben Ryan and Watt fell 8-4 at first dou- defeated Phillips 6-4, 6-2 at No. was held out due to a coaches’ bles to Tulsa’s Ashley Watling 2 singles. Anderson won at No. decision. and Phillip Stephens while the 5 over Wood, 6-0, 6-4 as No. 3 Nebraska-Omaha finally put No. 2 duo of Havens and sopho- and No. 6 singles of Blas Moros a goal on the scoreboard with more Niall Fitzgerald took and Samuel Keeton remained less than six minutes left in down Alastair Barnes and unfinished as Notre Dame won the game as Notre Dame’s Marko Ballock 8-4. Anderson the match. lack of depth started to show. and junior Dan Stahl kept Notre “We learned that we need to With an extra attacker, the PAT COVENEY/The Observer Dame’s lead growing as they finish teams off when we get on Mavericks scored once more Junior right wing Ryan Guentzel handles the puck Saturday won over Rusty Turpin and top,” Bayliss said. “That cost us with only 26 seconds left in during Notre Dame’s 3-2 win over Nebraska-Omaha. Grant Ive at No. 3 doubles. the Tulsa match. We also the contest. The Golden Hurricane started learned that we are pretty “Our depth is an issue right ninth place is currently only Note: cutting in on the Irish lead in deep. Not many teams can now with guys being out,” two points. u Notre Dame assistant the singles division. Although replace two starters with no Jackson said. “We only Notre Dame wore special coach Andy Slaggert was freshman Blas Moros, ranked notice and be successful in both dressed 19, and it showed up game jerseys over the week- named the recipient of the No. 74, beat out Ive 6-2, 6-0 at positions. We know that we are a little bit in the end. I think end to raise funds for the Terry Flanagan Award by No. 5 singles to give the Irish good enough to become a very fatigue was a factor in the last Wounded Warrior Project. All the American Hockey another point, Hurricane victo- good team, but that there is 10 minutes.” the jerseys were auctioned off Coaches Association ries at Nos. 2, 3, 4, and 6 sin- much work to be done before The win, combined with over the previous week and Thursday. The award hon- gles put them on top. that happens.” results across the rest of the the auctions tallied ors an assistant coach’s Watt dropped the first set of The Irish will return to the CCHA, moved the Irish into a $16,604.60. Further dona- career body of work. his singles match to Stephens 6- courts Sunday, Feb. 7, as they tie with Lake Superior State tions, including a $10,000 Slaggert has been an assis- 1, he rallied to win the second travel to Durham, N.C., to take for fourth in the conference contribution from Class of tant coach at Notre Dame and third sets 6-3, 6-2. Havens on Duke. with 32 points. With two 1980 Irish hockey All- for 17 seasons. fell 6-2, 7-6 (7-2) to Watling at teams tied for sixth and anoth- American Greg Meredith, the No. 2 position and Stahl fell Contact Meaghan Veselik at er two for eighth, the differ- brought in $25,000 for a total Contact Douglas Farmer at 3-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 to Barnes at [email protected] ence between fourth place and of $41,604.60. [email protected]

MEN’S SWIMMING FENCING Iowa, Mizzou defeat Irish at Invite Fencers improve

By ANDREW OWENS Iowa swept the event by second in the 100-yard defeating the Irish, Missouri freestyle. Sports Writer and Denver. Missouri also “[Lytle] is quite a racer,” at Northwestern defeated Denver. Welsh said. “He is extremely In their final meet of the Led by freshman Chris competitive and we hope that regular season, the Irish Johnson and junior Joseph he’s not done. We’re very against Ohio State as well. defeated Denver (245-124) Raycroft, Notre Dame (5-6) proud of him. He has done By KEVIN BALDWIN “What is very interesting is but lost to Iowa dominated the everything.” Sports Writer that we had some weapons (197-171) and breaststroke Junior Wes Villaflor finished from some matches we strug- Missouri (197- e v e n t s . second in the one-meter div- The Irish put on a show this gled such as in women’s foil,” 173) at the “[Senior John Lytle] is Freshman Bill ing event for the Irish. weekend as they dominated Bednarski said. “Same with S h a m r o c k quite a racer. He is Bass beat the The Irish now prepare for challengers at the men’s sabre, we struggled in Invitational at competition in the Big East Championships Northwestern Duals in New York but today we beat Rolf’s Aquatic extremely competitive the 200-yard next month. Pittsburgh will Evanston, Ill. The men’s and them decisively. It’s about tim- Center. and we hope that he’s i n d i v i d u a l host the events, with the div- w o m e n ’ s ing and so “It was a not done. We’re very medley in the ing portion taking place Feb. teams now many factors really hard only Irish win 12-14, while the swimmers stand at 18-0 that are hard meet and a real proud of him.” on Friday. will compete Feb. 17-20. A and 17-0 to control but challenge for Heading into Big East Championship would respectively, “We have to be careful we had very e v e r y o n e Tim Welsh the second give Welsh’s squad their fifth i m p r o v i n g good results.” involved,” Irish Irish coach day of the conference title in the last six their stand- in building confidence. S o p h o m o r e coach Tim tournament, seasons. ing on both We don’t want to be C o u r t n e y Welsh said. the Irish “Our next race will be at the national overconfident.” Hurley fought “The good news trailed Iowa the Big East Championships,” and regional through the for us is that we swam better and Missouri but were ahead Welsh said. “We need to clean stages. pain of a foot every session and our energy of Denver. up and improve some of our “[It was Janusz Bednarski injury early in and competitiveness was solid John Lytle was once again a events.” an] excellent Irish coach the competition throughout. Also, we are top performer for the Irish. performance but came swimming faster than we The senior finished third in Contact Andrew Owens at from the through and were last year at this time.” the 200-yard freestyle and [email protected] team,” Irish won all of her coach Janusz events. Bednarski said. “It’s a confir- Top clubs from around the mation that we’re in a pretty region will be converging on good position in the region.” the Joyce Center next week- Only two weeks into the end for the annual Notre NCAA season, it is remarkable Dame Duals in which the Irish how much the team has will have another chance to Follow us on Twitter. improved since their last com- prove themselves before the petition in New York. Junior conference championships in Hayley Reese and sophomores March. Radmila Sarkisova and Darsie “We have to be careful in @observersports Malynn led a clutch overtime building confidence,” rally in the women’s foil, com- Bednarski said. “We don’t ing out in front of Ivy League want to be overconfident.” leader Princeton. Junior Avery Zuck had an Contact Kevin Baldwin at outstanding performance [email protected] Monday, February 1, 2010 The Observer N SPORTS page 21

ND TRACK & FIELD SMC BASKETBALL Senior Ferguson Belles fall to Alma in close match

By TIM SINGLER fought back from early deficits close and the lead changed many times this season. hands numerous times Sports Writer sets NCAA mark However, were unable to fin- throughout the game. ish. Freshman guard Annie Doyle The Belles fought down to The biggest factor that made a layup to give the Belles By KAITLYN MURPHY The Irish claimed several the wire, but lost to MIAA decided the game was the free a 62-55 lead with just under more first place finishes on the opponent Alma 79-76 throw shooting, especially for 10 minutes remaining in the Sports Writer first day of competition. These Saturday. Alma. The Scots nailed five game. This was the biggest included sophomore Molly Hirt The Belles (10-9, 5-6 MIAA) free throws in the final minute lead Saint Mary’s would hold The Irish put forth a strong in the 3,000-meter race with a played tough and had to fight of the game, putting them during the game. effort this weekend at the time of 10:07:91, sophomore back to gain ground, but fell ahead of the Belles for good. At this point in the game, Indiana Invitational in Mitch Lorenz in the 600-meter short as the Scots (4-15, 3-7) Saint Mary’s did have some Alma began to make their final Bloomington, Ind., claiming contest with a time of 1:21, the held on by sinking free throws positives from the offensive drive to finish off the Belles. multiple first-place finishes and Irish A squad in the men’s dis- down the final stretch. side of the ball, however. Although the game would be setting one tance medley Sophomore guard Patsy Sophomore forward Kelley tied two more times late in the NCAA qualify- relay with a Mahoney attempted a 3-point- Murphy led the team with 19 game, Alma held off the Belles’ ing mark in the time of 9:53:24 er to tie the game at the points and senior forward attempts to try to regain the two-day compe- and sophomore buzzer, but the shot fell short. Anna Kammrath recorded her lead. tition. “[Senior Jaclyn Doug Onuscheck The Belles fell behind early fifth double-double of the sea- Saint Mary’s returns to S e n i o r Espinoza]’s ability to in the men’s and had to play catch-up as son by adding 18 points and action on Wednesday in a cru- L i n d s a y high jump with the Scots scored nine straight 10 rebounds. To provide addi- cial conference matchup at Ferguson set an focus and stay in the a height of 2.02 points in the first three min- tional support, sophomore home against Adrian at 7:30 NCAA provi- zone never ceases to meters. utes to build a lead. guard Maggie Ronan went 5- p.m. sional qualify- amaze me.” On the second Saint Mary’s fought back as of-9 shooting to add 15 points ing mark with a day of competi- usual and went into halftime for the team. Contact Tim Singler at time of 4:45:92 tion, the Irish leading 38-37. The Belles have The Belles kept the game [email protected] in the one-mile Adam Beltran added to the race. She is the Irish throwing coach four first-place third to set an finishes from NCAA qualify- the first day. ND WOMEN’S LACROSSE ing mark this Standout fresh- season, along man Nevada with senior Joanna Schultz in Sorenson continued to prove her the 400-meter race and sopho- dominance in the 60-meter hur- Laxers fall to national teams more Kevin Schipper in the pole dles as she finished first with a vault. time of 8.49, senior Eric Quick Scioscia and junior midfielder On the weekend, freshman Senior Jaclyn Espinoza fin- finished at the top of the men’s Obsever Staff Report Ansley Steward led the Irish goalkeeper Ellie Hilling made ished first in the shot put with a long jump field with a mark of Saturday with two goals each 17 stops. throw of 14.26 meters. 7.46 meters and Schultz fin- No. 9 Notre Dame chal- while freshman attack Betsy The Irish will begin their Throwing coach Adam Beltran ished first in the 400-meter race lenged two national teams Mastropieri scored one. regular season on Feb. 23 commented on Espinoza’s talent with a time of 55.72. this weekend in the Champion Former Irish player Jillian against Hofstra in Hempstead, and work ethic. In total, the Irish earned over Challenge at the Disney World Byers, who graduated in N.Y. and will open at home on “Her ability to focus and stay 20 top-five finishes and will look of Sports in Lake Buena Vista, 2009, scored three goals and Feb. 27 against Duquesne. in the zone never ceases to to set more NCAA provisional Fla. had three assists for Team amaze me,” he said. “Her posi- marks at next weekend’s meet. The Irish fell 23-7 to the USA. tive attitude has really allowed The Irish will return to the U.S. National Elite Team On Saturday, Scioscia led her to work through any incon- Loftus Sports Arena for the Saturday and lost 15-11 to the Notre Dame with three goals stancies and overcome them Meyo Invitational next weekend. U.S. National Development and sophomore midfielder much more quickly than the team Sunday. Maggie Tamasitis had two. Six athletes who easily get discour- Contact Kaitlyn Murphy at Junior midfielder Shaylyn other Irish players scored one aged.” [email protected] Blaney, senior attack Gina goal each.

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the Irish’s inability to hit the 3- run, capped off by a three- Scarlet Knights to extend ball in the second half. Barlow point play by junior guard their lead to four. Hansbrough Lead had missed her previous four Rutgers Ben Hansbrough. The Irish made two 3-pointers in the continued from page 24 before the game-winner. continued from page 24 ended the first half leading by closing seconds to close the “We just had to stay with it,” two at 35-33. final deficit to one, but it was away to a two-point deficit with Barlow said. “We did not hold Hamady Ndiaye, and shot just After halftime the Scarlet too little too late. less than a minute to go in the our heads down.” 8-for-26 from the floor. Knights quickly took away the Despite his struggles, second half. Syracuse began Barlow matched her season “The big guy changes the Notre Dame lead. A Rosario Harangody led the Irish with the second half with a 21-5 high in points with 19. game, almost [Hasheem] layup put the home team up 19 points. Junior forward Tim scoring advantage to erase the Freshman guard Skylar Diggins Thabeet-like,” Irish coach five points at 44-39, and the Abromaitis scored 17 points Irish lead. also matched her season high Mike Brey said. “He has given Irish would never lead again. and 10 rebounds. The Orange defense was sti- with a team-leading 21 points. us problems in the past, even “They got tired. I kept talk- Brey said he hopes fling in the second half, holding The Orange got one last in the times we’ve beaten ing in the huddles, thinking Harangody was not discour- the Irish to 25 percent shooting chance to take back the lead them.” we could make a little run, aged by the performance. from the floor. Syracuse also before the end of regulation Senior guard Mike Rosario like we did in the first half “I hope he gets those looks held the advantage in points in when a missed 1-and-1 from scored 24 points to lead all when they had us down, but Thursday night because I the paint 38-20 in the period, senior guard Lindsay Schrader players, and Ndiaye con- we could never get over the think the law of averages will and outre- and a held ball tributed 10 points, five hump,” Brey said. say he will make those,” Brey bounded the gave Syracuse rebounds and six blocks. The Rutgers extended their lead said. “We don’t want him to Irish 49-34. the ball with less Scarlet Knights collected 13 to nine with just seven min- stop doing that. I know he “Defensively, “We just really did not than a second to offensive rebounds as a team, utes remaining, but the Irish feels responsible.” we could not play our game, and yet go. The Orange often converting them into were able to get within two Notre Dame will hope to guard the despite all the foul could not con- second-chance points. points several times in the stop its slide at Purcell ball,” McGraw trouble and ice-cold vert and the “We made a run at it, but of final minutes. Down a basket Pavilion Thursday against said. “They got Irish extended couple of offensive rebounds with under a minute remain- Cincinnati, who defeated the to the line 37 shooting in the second their winning really hurt us, which is an ing, Harangody was blocked Irish on a last second-tip in times. We did half, we managed to streak to four. area in this league we can by Ndiaye. earlier this year. a poor job con- hold onto the win.” “We just really always be hurt,” Brey said. “It After fouling a Rutgers play- Tip-off will be at 9 p.m. taining the did not play our hurt us badly tonight.” er, Notre Dame gave up an ball, and we game, and yet Notre Dame overcame its offensive rebound on a missed Contact Michael Bryan at did a poor job Muffet McGraw despite all the slow start with a huge 24-7 free throw, allowing the [email protected] on the Irish coach foul trouble and boards.” ice-cold shooting The Irish in the second nailed eight 3-pointers in the half, we managed to hold onto and Rielley finished out the teams won the point by win- first half, but the 3-point well the win,” McGraw said. remaining points for the ning the following two dried up in the second half, The win was Notre Dame’s Doubles Irish. matches. In the singles com- with Notre Dame going just 2- 22nd against the Orange in 23 continued from page 24 On Sunday, North Carolina petition, Frilling and Krisik of-12 in the period. The cold all-time meetings. h a n d e d t h e e a c h b e a t shooting sparked Syracuse on Notre Dame will travel to DePaul early on in the Irish their T a r h e e l s its second half run, which gave Piscataway, N.J., for another match, but an Irish loss in first lost of “I definitely think that players for them a legitimate shot at matchup tonight against Big the second doubles competi- the 2010 sea- if we get a chance to t w o t o t a l sneaking away with the victory. East mainstay Rutgers (12-9; 4- tion left plenty of pressure son. Irish points. But the Orange were killed by 3 Big East). for the third doubles team “ [ T h e play [North Carolina] “I definitely 25 turnovers, a hallmark of this Rutgers is led by senior of Mathews and senior T a r h e e l s ] later in the season we think that if year’s Irish squad, and poor guard Brittany Ray, who paces Colleen Rielley. Mathews w e r e v e r y could get a different w e g e t a shooting from the line. the team with 15.3 points per and Rielley defeated DePaul intense, we c h a n c e t o Syracuse also missed 14 free game. Ray is the only Rutgers 8-5, giving the Irish an g a v e t h e m result.” p l a y t h e m throws. player in double digits, howev- early step up against the credit, and later in the Despite the sloppy play, er, as the next highest scorer is Blue Demons. t h e y c a m e Shannon Mathews s e a s o n w e Syracuse held a 73-71 advan- sophomore guard Khadijah “DePaul had good doubles here with con- could get a tage after a senior forward Rusidan with a 7 points per teams, and they’re definite- f i d e n c e , ” d i f f e r e n t Juanita Ward hit a field goal game average. ly going to surprise some Mathews said. “They came result,” Mathews said. with an and-1 for a 3-point The Scarlet Knights also lost teams in the coming sea- out and were ready to play.” The women will next play play with less than a minute to to Syracuse earlier this year son,” Mathews said. In the doubles competi- at the University of Kansas go in the game. 66-79. Singles play victories from tion, Frilling and Krisik won on Feb. 5. That’s when Barlow stepped Tip-off is at 7:30 pm in the Frilling, freshman Chrissie the first of the three match- up to make her game-winning Louis Brown Athletic Center. McGaffigan and seniors es but North Carolina and Contact Molly Sammon at shot with 34.2 seconds to go in Cosmina Ciobanu, Krisik their three ranked doubles [email protected] the game. The shot was partic- Contact Jared Jedick at ularly remarkable because of [email protected]

SMC SWIMMING Belles fall to conference foes in season’s last meet

By MEGAN FINNERAN yard freestyle with a time of Sports Writer 11:04.93. This time was her best of the season and was the fourth- best time ever recorded for Saint This weekend brought a rough Mary’s for the event. Watson patch for the Belles. They faced added to the night once again, No. 14 Calvin and Alma in their coming in third in the 100-yard last meet of the regular season freestyle with a time of 58.22. and lost to both teams. Calvin The third member of the fresh- defeated the Belles by a score of man trio, Caila Poythress, fin- 177.5-58.5, ished third in while Alma took the 100-yard over at 125-97. “We had some good backstroke with While the team swims, but not enough a time of was not happy to win it.” 1:06.69. with its perform- Another third- ance, the swim- place finish was mers still Ellie Watson added by senior s h o w e d Belles freshman co-captain Sara improvements. Niemann in the “As a team we 5 0 0 - y a r d were hoping to come out on top freestyle at 5:38.22. with a victory this weekend. We From here, the Belles have two had some good swims, but not weeks to continue working enough to win it,” freshman Ellie together and pushing each other. Watson said. “Now we are just focusing on As they have done consistently getting ready for our conference all season, the team’s freshmen meet,” Watson said. came through, racking up points The team will travel to Grand and putting up early finishes. Rapids, Mich., from Thursday, Freshman Katie Griffin showed Feb. 11, until Saturday, Feb. 13, her strength yet again, coming in for the MIAA Championships first place in the 100-yard butter- hosted by Calvin. fly at 1:02.14. Watson also performed well, Contact Megan Finneran at coming in second in the 1000- mfi[email protected] Monday, February 1, 2010 The Observer N TODAY page 23

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ND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL MEN’S TENNIS Just enough Irish win, Irish escape as Orange lose at OSU comeback falls short regionals By JARED JEDICK Sports Writer By MEAGHAN VESELIK Sports Writer The No. 3 Irish began their New York/New Jersey road trip The Irish rebounded for a 4-1 on Saturday with a 74-73 nail- win Sunday against No. 51 New biting win against Big East foe Mexico after dropping a 4-3 Syracuse. decision Saturday to No. 35 Senior guard and captain Tulsa at the Ohio State regional Ashley Barlow sank a 3-point- of the ITA Team Indoor er with 34.2 seconds left in the Championship. game to seal the win. “After the tough loss to Tulsa “That 3 was so big,” Irish it was gut-check time on coach Muffet McGraw said Sunday against New Mexico,” Saturday at the post-game Irish coach Bobby Bayliss said. press conference. “We ran a “It would have been easy to play for her to get it and we pout and not show up on executed it well, screened it Sunday, but I am proud of the well. Despite my screaming the grit we showed today.” entire half to stop shooting the No. 30 Notre Dame (3-2) three, she just kept her poise swept the doubles division and made it.” Sunday. Singles wins from No. Notre Dame (19-1, 6-1 Big 18 sophomore Casey Watt, jun- East) held a commanding 53- ior Stephen Havens and junior 39 lead at halftime against the David Anderson to clinch the Orange (16-5, 3-5 Big East), win Sunday and come out 4-1. before watching that lead slip PAT COVENEY/The Observer Saturday saw the Irish take Senior guard Ashley Barlow puts up a shot during Notre Dame’s win over Providence. Barlow see LEAD/page 22 hit a 3-pointer in the last minute of play Saturday to give the Irish a win over Syracuse. see SATURDAY/page 20

HOCKEY Squad moves into tie for fourth place in heated CCHA

thought we played with more straight decisive Friday victo- night of a two-game series for the goal scoring all season,” By DOUGLAS FARMER urgency, and we were executing ries. the first time since mid- Ridderwall said. “So getting out Sports Writer our system much better [than “I’m disappointed tonight December. to a good start is key for us. It last night].” because I thought we played A four-on-three rush less than helps us build off of that and get After an ugly 5-3 loss Friday After goals from junior Ben especially well the last couple of seven minutes into Saturday’s momentum for the rest of the night, Notre Dame regained its Ryan and freshman Kyle Fridays,” Jackson said Friday. game put Notre Dame ahead to period and a little of the sec- form with a 3-2 victory over Palmieri put Notre Dame (12- “Tonight I thought we were stay. Palmieri and junior Calle ond.” Nebraska-Omaha Saturday. The 11-7, 8-8-6-2 CCHA) ahead 2-1 exceptionally flat. I’m going to Ridderwall passed the puck The Irish did indeed have the weekend split allowed the Irish Friday night, Nebraska-Omaha take responsibility for it, back and forth on the break momentum as freshman Nick to move into a tie for fourth (13-12-5, 9-11-2-1) scored four because I did not feel that we before Palmieri set Ridderwall Larson scored less than four place in the CCHA. unanswered goals before senior were not as energized as we up for a one-timer past the minutes after Ridderwall and “We played the way we have Brett Blatchford scored one were the last few Fridays.” goalie. sophomore Sean Lorenz scored been playing in the second more for the Irish with less than Again bucking the trend of “It’s always important to get eight minutes into the second half,” Irish coach Jeff Jackson a minute left in the game. The the last few weeks, the Irish the first goal, especially when said after the win Saturday. “I defeat ended a stretch of two were dominant on the second you have been struggling with see LORENZ/page 20

MEN’S BASKETBALL ND WOMEN’S TENNIS Struggling Rutgers beats ND Team finishes second

By MICHAEL BRYAN at first home tourney Associate Sports Editor injuries.” In desperate need of a con- By MOLLY SAMMON After topping each of the ference win, the Irish Sports Writer three teams in South Bend appeared to have a break in this weekend, including the schedule entering The Irish came in second Notre Dame, DePaul and Saturday’s game against a place at their first home- No. 33 Boise State, North Rutgers team that was winless hosted tournament Sunday, Carolina was granted the in Big East play. defeating No. 46 DePaul 6- opportunity to compete at Instead, Notre Dame 1 on Saturday and losing 5- the ITA National Indoor dropped the fourth of its past 2 to No. 17 North Carolina Championships at the five games to the Scarlet during the Intercollegiate University of Wisconsin in Knights, falling 74-73 on the Tennis Association’s Kick- mid-February. road. Off Weekend for the 2010 Competition started on Senior forward Luke season. Saturday as the Irish took Harangody and the Irish strug- “We competed well, but on the Blue Demons. The gled from the start, falling we still have a long way to No. 12 doubles team con- behind 21-11 in the first 10 go from where we can be at sisting of sophomore Kristy minutes. Harangody had diffi- the end of the year,” sopho- Frilling and senior Kali culty the entire game against more Shannon Mathews Krisik shocked the No. 9 6-foot-11 Rutgers center VANESSA GEMPIS/The Observer said. “People missed a lot first doubles pair from Senior forward Luke Harangody goes for the basket during of match play they could see RUTGERS/page 22 Notre Dame’s 84-71 loss to Syracuse on Jan. 18. have had in the fall due to see DOUBLES/page 22