the Observer The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s Volume 44 : Issue 88 Thursday, february 17, 2011 ndsmcobserver.com Judicial Council explains sanctions Confession

the Election Committee is sors, made the decision to Section 17.1(h) of the student By MELISSA FLANAGAN app draws required to convene in order seal the election results until union constitution. News Writer to address the allegation,” he the allegation was resolved. Thomas said this section is said. Thomas said no student, known as the “ethics clause,” The initial election results The allegation involved an including himself, knew the and states that candidates are attention for student body president e-mail Ward sent to some stu- election results at any point expected to behave ethically and vice president were dents Sunday night. during the hearing process. at all times. delayed 24 hours due to an The Election Committee met “If at any point the election In the Sunday e-mail, Ward By ANNA BOARINI allegation filed against one of Monday evening to discuss the committee knew the results, called the current student News Writer the tickets, Michael Thomas, claim. there would be a real danger government “lax.” judicial council vice president Prior to the meeting, that knowledge of the results “The only accomplishments of elections, said. Thomas said he, along with would influence the hearing they can tout are the imple- Since their recent launch of Thomas said an allegation Judicial Council President process,” Thomas said. mentation of a textbook rental an iPhone app meant to guide was filed Monday morning Marcelo Perez, Chair of At the meeting Monday program that the previous Catholics through confession, against the James Ward- Senate Oversight Committee evening, the election commit- administration put in effect, Notre Dame doctoral candi- Heather Eaton ticket. Paige Becker various Student tee determined the Ward- date Ryan Kreager and his “When an allegation is filed, Activities Office (SAO) advi- Eaton ticket had violated see JUDICIAL/page 4 business partners Chip and Patrick Leinen have sold thou- sands of apps and received a great deal of media attention. The app, titled “Confession: A Roman Catholic App,” is Candidates debate before runoff election based on an examination of consciousness by Fr. Dan at 8 a.m. today and last until 8 Scheidt, pastor of Mishawaka’s By MEGAN DOYLE p.m. Students may access the Queen of Peace Church and a Associate News Editor voting website through an e- Notre Dame graduate. Scheidt mail sent to the student body originally developed it for use The remaining tickets in the from Judicial Council. in his own parish. election for student body presi- The Ward-Eaton ticket said “The examination of con- dent and vice president its ideas reflect student inter- sciousness at its very nature is answered questions about their ests that should be important to a general diagnostic tool,” platforms and the role of stu- student government. Scheidt said. “I took what I dent government at Notre “We really want to bring con- thought was most helpful from Dame during a Wednesday crete results to people in little several and developed one for night debate in LaFortune and big aspects of student gov- the adults in my parish.” Student Center. ernment,” Ward said. Scheidt said the app helps Two tickets proceeded to the McCormick and Rocheleau Catholics focus during confes- runoff election today after nei- said their platform speaks to sion. ther candidate received over 50 the idea of “hope in action.” “The app helps people who percent of the votes in Monday’s “The size of our hopes for are so anxious about confes- initial election. The runoff is Notre Dame just did not match sion that they forget some or between Pat McCormick and the smallness of the traditional all of what they were going to Brett Rocheleau, who won student government,” say and it helps focus their 38.07 percent of Monday’s McCormick said. thoughts,” Scheidt said. “An votes, and James Ward and McCormick and Rocheleau unanticipated way in which it SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer Heather Eaton, who had 22.59 said their administration would is helping is students who Heather Eaton and James Ward speak about their campaign platform percent. during Wednesday night’s runoff debate in LaFortune Student Center. The runoff election will begin see RUNOFF/page 5 see APP/page 4 OIS receives record number of applications

as OIS accepts students from tunity off campus,” she said. By SAM STRYKER wait lists. Opel said OIS works to be a News Writer “A number of offers of valuable asset to students’ acceptances will be extended educations. The Office of International in the next two weeks to cover “Being engaged with the Studies (OIS) received a those who withdrew an appli- international community is an record number of applications cation or declined accept- integral part of a Notre Dame for study abroad during the ance,” Opel said. education,” she said. 2011-12 school year, accord- The rise in applications dis- The deadline for applica- ing to Kathleen Opel, director plays students’ interest in tions for the 2011-12 academ- of OIS. education extending beyond ic year was Nov. 15, 2010. An increase in applicants is Notre Dame’s campus, Opel Opel said the process of eval- a recurring trend, Opel said. said. uating the applications is very “The number of applications “The numbers indicate intensive. is very slightly higher than Notre Dame’s study abroad “Each program has a com- last year,” she said. “Each programs are strong, and that mittee that reads all the year the number rises slight- our students recognize the applications to determine if ly.” value of an international edu- the student meets the qualifi- Opel said 1,002 students cation experience, whether on cations necessary and if the submitted 1,571 applications. an OIS study abroad program, student preferences for site OIS accepted approximately a service-learning interna- and semester can be met,” 800 students. That number tional experience or a will rise in the coming weeks research or internship oppor- see OIS/page 5 MELISSA KADUCK | Observer Graphic

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cations to graduate programs he said. “But I would like to Anders said he was confi- courses take the dynamic ByMEGAN DOYLE by preparing correctly, Weale see other organizations other dent of the test format and interaction of a live instructor Associate News Editor said. than Kaplan on campus.” types of questions on the — who brings all the enthusi- Kaplan offers a range of Senior John Anders pre- exam, and he said he was asm and inspiration of our Midterm exams are rapidly programs in the classroom pared for the LSAT with a very happy with his score. Kaplan classrooms — and approaching, but many and online as Kaplan Live “I think knowing exactly combines it with state-of-the- upperclassmen are focusing well as private Online class what I was going to get on the art online classroom tools to their attention on post-gradu- tutoring to help “I think the during summer exam was a huge confidence translate the combination ate exams. students pre- [University] offers 2010 before he boost for me, and my scores into an online environment To prepare for these exams, pare for these adequate options to took the exam represented this,” Anders that’s designed to enhance many juniors and seniors tests. help with test in October. The said. “I have the class I took the learning experience,” she reach out to organizations Junior Tony instructor for to thank for this.” said. such as Kaplan Test Prep. Dang is among preparations. But I the course Saint Mary’s senior Kristen Fees for Kaplan programs Liza Weale, executive direc- the many pre- would like to see broadcasted the Metzger will take the GRE at vary depending on the pro- tor of pre-business and pre- med students other organizations lesson over a the end of the gram. Weale graduate programs for preparing for video to stu- summer and said thousands Kaplan, said Kaplan Test Prep the MCAT in other than Kaplan on dents across the was accepted to of free practice provided courses to more May. Dang said campus. country. the Teach for “I think knowing tests and than 638,000 students world- he began slow- “Because I America pro- exactly what I was a d m i s s i o n s wide over a single year. ly preparing for took this class, I gram after going to get on the seminars are Kaplan offers preparation for the exam over Tony Dang took five prac- graduation. a v a i l a b l e the Graduate Record summer break. junior tice exams prior Metzger will exam was a huge across the Examinations (GRE), “The resources to my actual receive her confidence boost for country. Graduate Management that I have been test day,” he master’s degree me, and my scores S t u d e n t s Admissions Test (GMAT), Law using so far have been the said. “They gave me a feel for in education at unhappy with School Admissions Test Kaplan MCAT test books for where I was before taking the the University represented this.” their prepara- (LSAT) and Medical College each individual subject actual exam.” of North tion or exam Admissions Test (MCAT). (Physics, General Chemistry, Anders said he utilized the Carolina while John Anders score can study Admissions tests are one of Organic Chemistry, Biology online LSAT tools provided by she completes senior with Kaplan for the only quantitative and and the verbal portion of the Kaplan to monitor his study- that program. free for the objective measures on appli- test),” he said. “I also have 10 ing. Metzger said next test date cations for graduate school. practice tests that a friend “They have this thing called she used or for three “In Kaplan Test Prep’s 2010 that sent me for extra prac- Smart Reports that analyzes Kaplan resources to study for more months for computer- surveys of graduate school, tice once I’m done with study- your performance on practice past exams and turned to based tests. business school and law ing the subjects. All of the tests and diagnoses where their GRE preparation book “Students in our programs school admissions officers, studying is individualized, you could use more practice because she was familiar with see great results, as evi- the GRE, GMAT and LSAT, meaning that I am not taking and tracks your progress,” their format. denced by the tens of thou- respectively, ranked as the any classes in preparation for Anders said. “I found this to “They also offer practice sands of students who come most important admissions this test.” be one of the most helpful tests online that I’m sure I to us each year,” Weale said. factors,” Weale said. Dang said he would like to tools in my preparation.” will take advantage of,” she “Much of Kaplan’s growth “According to our medical see different organizations, Because of the ample said. comes from reputation and school admissions officers’ such as the Princeton Review, resources offered through The “Classroom Anywhere” word-of-mouth, so we have a survey, a low MCAT score is on campus in addition to Kaplan, Anders said he did online option is the most pop- vested interest in helping our the biggest application killer.” more traditional companies. not seek out resources ular among students prepar- students succeed.” However, students can “I think the [University] through Notre Dame other ing for exams through improve their scores dramati- offers adequate options to than quiet study space in Kaplan, Weale said. Contact Megan Doyle at cally before they send appli- help with test preparation,” campus libraries. “Classroom Anywhere [email protected]

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Group dedicates funds to printers in dorms

RHA’s price limit.” By MEGAN LONEY SGA voted unanimously to News Writer officially pursue putting print- ers into the dorms. Chesley Saint Mary’s Student and student body vice presi- Government Association (SGA) dent Laura Smith will meet members voted unanimously with Coordinator of Student to pursue an initiative that Computing Kathleen would eventually put printers Hausmann next week to dis- in each residence hall and cuss a proposed plan of voted to dismiss a proposal action, Chesley said. for additional bike racks on “I kind of see it as a phase campus. process,” Chesley said. “It Both initiatives were ideas wouldn’t be all the dorms at to spend the remaining $3,400 once. I think it would begin of the current SGA adminis- with one dorm, one printer to tration’s capital fund. prove to the technology Student body president department that we can do Rachael Chesley brought tech- this, and then we can expand nology into the dialogue. it in the future.” Updating technology has SGA also discussed always been an interest of installing more bike racks on SGA, but all preceding admin- campus. istrations abandoned the idea The bike rack proposal after running into several came from a series of com- obstacles, Chesley said. ment cards SGA received from These obstacles include not students through the comment having any one person card collection in the dining responsible for the printer, hall earlier in the year. which led to frequent state of Chesley pursued the sugges- disarray of the printers. tion with Building Services According to Residence Hall and brought price points and Association (RHA) President information to last week’s SGA Marianne Jones, RHA also has meeting, but the initiative was an interest in installing print- moved to this week’s agenda. ers in the dorms, but funding SGA members voted to dis- is a roadblock. miss the initiative due to lack “Hall councils have been of evidence that a majority of charged with coming up with the student body supported it a list of improvements to resi- and due to the high cost of dence halls,” Jones said, “and installing the bike racks. the number one thing that Please recycle The Observer. everyone wanted was printers Contact Megan Loney at in the dorms, but this is out of [email protected] page 4 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Thursday, February 17, 2011

sent to students right away, as way we wouldn’t have to back- “The goal for that is to rules, I as vice president of Ward and Eaton chose to file track.” remove any advantage current elections inform the candi- Judicial an appeal to the allegation. However, the Ward-Eaton student government leaders dates of the rules and the elec- continued from page 1 An appeal must be filed ticket dropped the appeal on may have in campaigning,” tion committee interprets the within 24 hours of the allega- Tuesday evening and the e- Thomas said. rules and determines whether tumultuous relationships with tion, Thomas said. After an mail was sent to the student Similarly, campaigning in or not they were broken,” he the South Bend police (and appeal is filed, Student Senate body. LaFortune Student Center is said. continued arrests), a poorly must convene within 48 hours With the sanction completed only allowed on the first floor Any student can file an alle- advertised student discount to hear the appeal. and the appeal dropped, and in the basement, in order gation, Thomas said, and program and poorly attended Thomas said he once again Thomas was able to announce to keep campaigning away directions for how to do so are pep rallies,” the e-mail stated. made the decision to withhold the results of the election from the student government available on the Judicial “Little or no consideration is the election results until the Tuesday night. offices on the second and third Council Web site. given to the students, and cur- appeal process was finished, in According to Thomas, all of floors. Thomas said allegations are rent leaders within student order for the Senate to remain the rules for campaigning are Candidates are also not usually uncommon, and the government itself are content unbiased. publicly available in the stu- allowed to solicit endorse- reason for so many in this to rest on their ... laurels.” After consulting with Becker, dent union constitution. These ments or use listservs for cam- year’s election is probably due The committee decided an Thomas also decided to wait detailed, extensive rules are in paigning purposes. These two to the high number of tickets appropriate sanction for Ward until the appeals process was place in order to maintain an rules are among the most com- running for student body pres- would be the submission of an finished before distributing equal playing field between all monly broken, Thomas said, ident and vice president. apology e-mail to Judicial Ward’s apology e-mail to the candidates, he said. along with the need for candi- “This created a very compet- Council by 11:59 p.m. Monday, student body. For example, no campaign- dates to have all of their cam- itive environment,” he said. which would then be distrib- “James satisfied the require- ing is allowed to take place in paigning materials approved “The candidates wanted to uted to the entire student ments of the sanction, but I any meeting or on any agenda by the election committee. make sure that no one was body. Ward complied and sent wanted to give the process of official student union busi- Thomas said the formation gaining an unfair advantage.” the e-mail by the given dead- time to work,” Thomas said. ness, such as meetings of of the rules falls under the line. “In case the Senate found it Student Senate, Class Council jurisdiction of Student Senate. Contact Melissa Flanagan at However, the e-mail was not was an unfair sanction, that or Hall President’s Council. “Student Senate writes the mfl[email protected]

MAGGIE O’BRIEN/The Observer University of Notre Dame doctoral candidate Ryan Kreager, creator of the I Confess iPhone app works at his laptop.

from a bishop that states that Church had approved confes- there are no doctrinal or sion via iPhone. Some news App moral errors. sources retracted their false continued from page 1 Bishop Kevin Rhoades, of the statements, while Kreager said Fort Wayne-South Bend dio- others did not. have special needs. They use cese, granted the examination “The Vatican released a their iPhone to help focus on of consciousness the impri- statement saying that they are what they want to say.” matur. not opposed to the app as long Kreager said they launched “As far as we know, we are as it is used correctly,” the app through their business the first app to receive this,” Kreager said. “We also issued Little i Apps, LLC. He thought Kreager said. “It a statement of the idea by talking to his gave the app a saying that we sister’s boyfriend. credibility that it “As far as we know stand fully “John [Deng] and I were just wouldn’t have behind the talking about confession,” had otherwise.” we are the first app Vatican’s state- Kreager said. “He made a The examina- to receive this [the ment and that comment about making con- tion of con- imprimatur]. It gave the app is just fession easier and we thought sciousness the an aid to con- there should be an app for app uses is what the app a credibility fession, not a that.” specifically that it wouldn’t have replacement.” Deng did not want to be received the had otherwise.” Scheidt said involved in the app develop- imprimatur. the confession ment process, so Kreager took Scheidt said app “has gener- the idea to the Leinen broth- non-Catholics Ryan Kreager ated a conver- ers. They jumped at the also use the app doctoral candidate sation about chance. just to look at confession that The three self-described their life and would be diffi- “Catholic Geeks” did have examine the choices they are cult to pay an advertising com- some experience in program- making. pany to replicate. It has gotten ming and web development, “This gives non-Catholics people talking and that’s a but had never developed an who are unfamiliar with con- good thing.” app before. fession the ability to see and With all the coverage, the “There was a learning curve learn more about the sacra- app was even mentioned in on the app development side,” ment,” Scheidt said. jokes on both Conan O’Brien Kreager said. “But for us, this Even though the app has and Jay Leno’s television was an evening and weekends proved to be helpful, Kreager shows, Kreager said. project.” said there has been misleading Currently the team is work- After about six months, they media coverage of it. ing on adding new features released a prototype of the app Originally, coverage was only such as customizable sin lists, to a few close friends and a picked up by some Catholic porting it to the Android and local youth group. Soon after blogs and news sources, he translating the app into sever- their beta testing ended, the said. Other media outlets al other languages. app was released. eventually picked up the story The app received an impri- of the app and some even Contact Anna Boarini at matur, an official statement reported that the Catholic [email protected] Thursday, February 17, 2011 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS page 5

would also help students better understand the resources avail- Runoff able through student govern- continued from page 1 ment to help finance better pro- gramming. redefine student government to “There are already councils give Notre Dame students a and organizations set up to voice in larger social justice increase communication issues. between the different branches “We want to transform what of student government,” Ward has come to be an institution said. “The biggest aspect here is where we all know the script. communication between student What we want to try to do is government and the student offer a vision of more,” body. Transparency is always an McCormick said. “We want to try issue. We don’t really see the and make an argument that it is things that are going on in stu- a false choice, this difference dent government.” b e t w e e n Ward also issues of con- said the venience and “The biggest aspect here Campus Life issues of con- is communication Council (CLC) sequence. We would be an think it is time between student i m p o r t a n t to build a stu- government and the forum for dis- dent govern- student body. cussion under ment that his presidency. matches the Transparency is an issue. The candi- size of the We don’t really see the dates also hopes in the things that are going on answered ques- Notre Dame tions about SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer student body.” in student c o m m u n i t y Presidential candidate Pat McCormick, right and his running mate Brett Rocheleau speak The team government.” r e l a t i o n s Wednesday night at the runoff debate in LaFortune Student Center. would expand between Notre on the Playing James Ward Dame students memorandum of understanding forms. posal to reduce the University’s and the city of for Peace rally Student body presidential that has already been begun by Ward said he would appoint a carbon footprint by 70 percent. and basketball South Bend. this administration, which will member of CORE Council to the “We have outlined in our plat- t o u r n a m e n t candidate Both tickets institutionalize our relationships Gender Relations Committee. form a series of proposals that held this year e m p h a s i z e d with the “We do finally will help us get there,” to promote c o m m u n i t y South Bend want to address McCormick said. “They center peace in Sudan, and hopefully service as a way to involve stu- p o l i c e , ” “We want to transform LGBTQ issues around diversifying the hold a large charity concert with dents in the local area in a posi- M c C o r m i c k what has come to be an directly from University’s energy portfolio … celebrity guests to raise aware- tive light. said. “In student govern- and to really come together to ness for a social justice issue, Eaton said their administration order to build institution where we all ment rather achieve measurable progress of McCormick said. would encourage community c o m m u n i t y know the script. What we than solely from this school.” Rocheleau said the team would service through the Robinson relations we want to try to do is offer the CORE All candidates said they would create a director of constituent Community Learning Center and think we need Council,” Ward continue with student govern- services to tackle smaller stu- other local organizations. to prove to a vision of more.” said. ment positions whether their dent concerns, such as lowering “Notre Dame is much more c o m m u n i t y Ward and ticket wins or loses in the runoff the price of “quarter dogs” back than just the drinking culture,” members that Pat McCormick M c C o r m i c k election. to 25 cents and increasing print she said. students are Student body presidential both said they “A great thing about going to a quotas. McCormick said he would about more would work to place like Notre Dame is that you In contrast, Ward and Eaton specifically expand the eND than just candidate establish a gay know that all the candidates in said they would make the cur- Hunger campaign begun by the drinking off and straight the race would do a great job,” rent structure of student govern- current administration in a campus.” alliance on Eaton said. “We all have the stu- ment more transparent to focused attempt to end food inse- The candidates both included campus as an official student dents’ best interests at heart.” improve communication with curity in the West Side of South expanding LBGTQ inclusion at club. students. Bend. Notre Dame and increasing cam- McCormick also said his plat- Contact Megan Doyle at Eaton said this transparency “We are hoping to expand the pus sustainability in their plat- form includes a long-term pro- [email protected]

ensure that our students are in quality programs that pro- OIS vide rigorous and stimulating continued from page 1 educational experiences while keeping students in safe living she said. and learning environments,” Opel said in addition to two she said. students who were accepted Regardless of whether OIS to the new program in Dakar, acceptances or rejections, Senegal, OIS is looking to Opel said Notre Dame under- replace the Leuven, Belgium graduates should attempt to program by next year. study abroad by any means OIS accepted 26 students to possible. its program in Cairo. Opel “We in OIS want to help said despite the political provide this opportunity to upheaval in the country, OIS every student we can,” she is exploring all possible said. “If there is not an oppor- options for students who were tunity through OIS, we urge admitted. students to explore other “It is not clear that the international options through [Cairo] program will run, par- ND or beyond ND.” ticularly in the fall. We are Opel said the power of presenting the students with international educational several options including experiences is defined by how deferring acceptance to students develop in a foreign spring semester when the sit- setting. uation may be clearer or “Study abroad can change changing to their second pref- you, your life goals, your per- erence program for consider- spectives about other coun- ation,” she said. “I hope and tries and cultures as well as anticipate that Cairo will con- your own,” she said. “It pro- tinue to be a study abroad site vides a window on the world in the future.” beyond the U.S. It allows you Regardless of the location, to grow and test yourself in Opel said OIS ensures pro- ways that aren’t possible grams affiliated with Notre when you are in a completely Dame are of the highest qual- familiar environment.” ity. “We know our partners Contact Sam Stryker at abroad and work with them to [email protected]

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Associated Press 41 cents per share, in the quarter, compared with profit SAN FRANCISCO — CBS of $59 million, or 9 cents per Corp.’s earnings growth accel- share, at the same time in erated during the fourth quar- 2009. The 2009 results includ- ter as advertisers spent more ed $200 million in charges that broadcasting their commer- depressed the bottom line. cials during last year’s political If not for one-time items in campaign and holiday shop- the latest quarter, CBS said it ping season. would have earned 46 cents The results released per share. That figure topped Wednesday provided the latest the average estimate of 43 sign that advertisers are cents per share among ana- increasing their television and lysts polled by FactSet. radio marketing budgets as Revenue for the period rose they feel more confident about 11 percent from the prior year the U.S. economy’s recovery to $3.9 billion, slightly above from the Great Recession. analyst estimates. Revenue in Advertising also has been ris- the 2009 fourth quarter was ing in most other media but $3.5 billion. newspapers. Besides benefiting from an CBS, based in New York, advertising revival, CBS also serves as a barometer of raked in higher licensing fees AP advertising sentiment because for its shows. Those fees Contestants Ken Jennings, left, and Brad Rutter compete against a computer named Watson it runs the top-rated television climbed 29 percent in the on the game show “Jeopardy!” in Yorktown Heights, N.Y. network and owns 28 local TV fourth quarter, with the stations and 130 radio sta- biggest chunk coming from the Associated Press alongside his correct Final decide to create. So far, only tions. syndication rights to the series Jeopardy answer. humans can. The company’s total ad rev- “CSI: Crime Scene Machines first out-calculated The next step for the IBM “The way to think about this enue during the final three Investigation.” us in simple math. Then they machine and its programmers: is: Can Watson decide to cre- months of 2010 rose 12 per- CBS’s cable division, replaced us on the assembly taking its mastery of the ate Watson?” said Pradeep cent from the prior year, with Showtime Networks, also fared lines, explored places we arcane and applying it to help Khosla, dean of engineering at the biggest gains coming at its well with a 6 percent revenue couldn’t get to, even beat our doctors plow through bliz- Carnegie Mellon University in local TV stations. Political increase. The cable networks champions at chess. Now a zards of medical information. Pittsburgh. “We are far from spending heading into the ended the year with 67.1 mil- computer called Watson has Watson could also help make there. Our ability to create is early November election drove lion subscribers, up 5.8 million bested our best at “Jeopardy!” Internet searches far more what allows us to discover and the growth early in the quarter from 2009. A gigantic computer created like a conversation than the create new knowledge and and then CBS got a boost from CBS shares initially rose by IBM specifically to excel at hit-or-miss things they are technology.” a marketing blitz in the best after the fourth-quarter results answers-and-questions left now. Experts in the field say it is holiday shopping season in came out but were unchanged two champs of the TV game Watson’s victory leads to the more than the spark of cre- four years. after a few hours of extended show in its silicon dust after a question: What can we measly ation that separates man from Although management didn’t trading. The stock ended the three-day tournament, a feat humans do that amazing his mechanical spawn. It is the provide a specific earnings regular trading session at that experts call a technologi- machines cannot do or will pride creators can take, the forecast, executives said they $22.10, up 45 cents. Investors cal breakthrough. never do? empathy we can all have with expected profit margins to have driven up CBS’s market Watson earned $77,147, ver- The answer, like all of the winners and losers, and widen this year and next. “We value by about 40 percent sus $24,000 for Ken Jennings “Jeopardy!,” comes in the that magical mix of adrena- expect great things this year since the end of September, and $21,600 for Brad Rutter. form of a question: Who — not line, fear and ability that kicks and beyond,” CEO Leslie reflecting their belief that the Jennings took it in stride writ- what — dreamed up Watson? in when our backs are against Moonves said. company would benefit from ing “I for one welcome our While computers can calculate the wall and we are in sur- CBS earned $283 million, or an advertising revival. new computer overlords” and construct, they cannot vival mode.

Ind. House approves banning gay marriage

Associated Press riage change over time and noted that some states once out- INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana lawed interracial marriages. House approved a constitutional “What side of history will we amendment on Tuesday to ban stand on?” he asked. gay marriage and civil unions — Rep. Mary Ann Sullivan, D- a step opponents said was Indianapolis, prepared her unnecessary since same-sex remarks in the form of a marriage is already illegal in the Valentine’s Day poem since she state. anticipated a vote on the propos- Supporters say the amendment al Monday. Although the vote would provide an additional was delayed a day, she said her layer of protection for traditional comments still applied since they marriage in case courts later came from her heart. overturn Indiana’s law. The Her poem said people would Republican-controlled House be hurt and communities would voted 70-26 to advance the pro- be less diverse if the constitution posal, which must clear two sep- was amended to ban gay mar- arately-elected Legislatures to riage. get on the ballot for a public “Please have the courage to vote. keep the document free of your “Marriage is — and should be personal judgment of what mar- — the union of one man and one riage should be,” she said. woman,” said Rep. Eric Turner, A similar amendment banning R-Marion. gay marriage passed the General Rep. Ralph Foley, R- Assembly in 2005 when Martinsville, said nothing in the Republicans controlled the resolution keeps gay people from House and Senate. But in 2006, living together or loving each Democrats won control of the other. But he said that’s different House and the proposal didn’t relationship than marriage. clear the chamber again while Opponents said the proposal they held power so the process would write discrimination into had to start over. the state’s constitution. Republicans won control of the Rep. Matt Pierce, D- House last year, giving the pro- Bloomington, said the constitu- posal new life. Now that the tion should protect the minority, House has approved the meas- and that the proposed amend- ure, it moves to the GOP-ruled ment goes against that philoso- Senate, where it is expected to phy. He said attitudes about mar- pass. Thursday, February 17, 2011 The Observer N NATIONAL NEWS page 7 Obama presents 2012 budget outline Wolves in

Associated Press cific modifications but did not decades and shouldn’t be tar- Obama carefully avoided Montana take Social Security off the geted for cuts, according to showing his preferences for WASHINGTON — President table, as Reid insisted. Obama two Democratic aides with containing program costs. Barack Obama said has been having a number of knowledge of the discussion. “The key on both Social Wednesday that difficult budget discussions with con- They spoke on condition of Security as well as Medicare to be shot debates on how to address the gressional officials, meeting anonymity to describe the pri- is making sure that we do Associated Press costs of Social Security and with Senate Democratic lead- vate conversations. changes that strengthen the Medicare are “starting now,” ers on Wednesday and with “Social Security has con- system, that make sure that BILLINGS, Mont. — Defying even though his 2012 budget House Republican leaders last tributed not a single penny to the same amount of money federal authority over gray blueprint lacked any major week. He is scheduled to talk the deficit,” Reid said earlier going out is the same amount wolves in his state, Montana changes to the large benefit to House Democratic leaders in the day. “So we can talk of money coming in,” he said. Gov. Brian Schweitzer on programs. on Thursday. about entitlements as long as “Social Security is a little easi- Wednesday encouraged live- Illustrating the challenges “We’re starting now. I mean, you eliminate Social Security. er to deal with. We know stock owners to kill wolves ahead, Senate Majority the conversations have Because Social Security is not there are just four or five dif- that attack their animals — Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., already begun,” Obama told part of the problem we have ferent things that we could even in areas where that is not stressed that any cost-cutting WCPO television, the ABC in America with the deficit.” do. The question is, what’s the currently allowed — and said of major government benefit affiliate in Cincinnati. In the meeting, Sen. Chuck best mix? Medicare is a little the state will start killing off programs is possible “as long Reid, who requested Schumer, D-N.Y., told the tougher because it involves packs that hurt elk herds. as you eliminate Social Wednesday’s Senate leader- president he thought Social the health care system as a Schweitzer told The Security” from the discussion. ship meeting with the presi- Security should be considered whole.” Associated Press he no longer In an interview with a dent, reiterated his view in separately from the budget, White House press secretary is willing to wait for federal Cincinnati television station, the meeting that Social one aide said. Also attending Jay Carney said Wednesday officials to resolve the tangle of Obama did not offer any spe- Security is in fine shape for were Sens. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., that making needed changes lawsuits over wolves, which and Patty Murray, D-Wash. in the two massive programs has kept the animals on the Senior lawmakers in both will require compromise. endangered species list for a parties have talked in general Carney distinguished decade since recovery goals terms of seeking a broad between Social Security and were first met. deficit-reduction agreement Medicare, asserting that "We will take action in later this year. Reining in the Social Security spending does Montana on our own," he said. growing costs of Social not contribute to short-term "We've had it with Security, Medicare and deficits. And he reiterated Washington, D.C., with Medicaid are widely cited as Obama’s assertion that he Congress just yipping about it, essential ingredients in any does not want to “slash” with (the Department of) such compromise. Medicaid is Social Security benefits. He Interior just vacillating about a state-federal program that declined to say whether it. What we see in Washington, provides health care to the Obama would accept any D.C., is motion masquerading lower-income. Social Security reduction in benefits for as action." and Medicare, in particular, future retirees. State wildlife agents and are politically sensitive, pro- “The president wants to ranchers killing wolves viding retirement and health protect current retirees,” already occurs regularly benefits for millions of sen- Carney said. “He does not across much of the Northern iors. want a solution that slashes Rockies, where 1,700 of the House Republicans have benefits.” predators roam parts of five said they plan a budget pro- Reid’s spokesman, Jon states. Rules against killing posal that will take on over- Summers, said the Nevada wolves have been relaxed by hauling Social Security and Democrat opposes any cuts federal officials over the past Medicare, and they have criti- for Social Security recipients, decade. cized Obama for failing to as well as any reduction in Livestock owners in southern address the programs in his benefits promised to future Montana and Idaho have budget. Democratic lawmak- retirees. He also rejects an authority to defend their prop- ers favor waiting to see what increase in the age at which erty by shooting wolves that the GOP proposes before mov- workers can begin to draw attack their cattle, sheep or ing forward, aides said. full Social Security retire- other domestic animals. And Adjusting Social Security ment, Summers said, adding, federal agents regularly kill and Medicare have been polit- “he sees that as a benefit wolves in response to such ically charged topics that both cut.” attacks, with more than 1,000 parties have used to attack Though Obama’s budget did shot over the past decade. each other, and any political not contain any adjustments But Schweitzer is moving to party that seeks major to those programs, a presi- expand those killings beyond changes unilaterally leaves dential deficit-reduction com- what the U.S. Fish and Wildlife itself open to criticism. Obama mission floated several late Service has so far allowed, noted in a news conference last year. Among them was an including to parts of Montana this week that in the past, sig- increase in the age for full where ranchers are not nificant changes to Social retirement benefits under allowed to shoot the predators. Security were bipartisan. Social Security, and steps to Fish and Wildlife spokesman In his interview with the slow the growth of future ben- Chris Tollefson said the agency Cincinnati television station, efits. was working with Montana and other states in the region to address their concerns over wolves. "We've been in negotiations with Montana and the other states for some time, and we're committed to continuing that and trying to find a solu- Now Open tion that works for everybody," he said. In a letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar that was provided by Schweitzer's Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery office, the Democratic gover- nor said state game wardens will be directed to stop investi- 1032 E. University Dr. Granger, IN gating wolf shootings north of Interstate 90, the part of the state with the heaviest protec- tions for the animals. And he said he directed Montana Fish, Wildlife and Full service menu and bar, 24 beers Parks to begin removing packs in the Bitterroot Valley south of Missoula that have been on tap, 32 TV’s, All sport packages driving down elk populations. The state has a pending peti- tion before the Fish and Wildlife Service to remove a Bring in any student ID and dozen wolves in the Bitterroot. A decision on that petition is pending, according to federal receive 10% off your food bill officials. Schweitzer indicated Wednesday that he was not going to wait, and would leave it to state wildlife agents to join our text club: text tkgfans to 74422 decide when to kill the wolves. The Observer Viewpoint page 8 Thursday, February 17, 2011 INSIDE COLUMN Freedom for all A lesson from Ever since the protests for political good people of Egypt get turned by the in our lifetime. The ideology of the change have kicked up across the Arab evil of extremist theocracy? Well, at least regime is too strong for something not to Earnhardt world, my colleagues on the right wing we gave it a shot. The rise of political and happen and for our side not to respond. have feared about the takeover of anti- militant Islam is an unfortunate, but com- Hezbollah and other militant groups Feb. 18, 2001: Michael Waltrip U.S. Islamic extremist groups such as the mon occurrence in Islamic countries. maintain popular political support crossed the finish line for his first win in Muslim They have tied a religious system into a throughout the Arab world and can 462 consecutive NASCAR races. It was Brotherhood that political system that cannot be easily sep- quickly step in to seize power if the status Daytona racing’s biggest stage and his we have seen in arated. The dangers of this combination quo changes. Even in secular and demo- brother, Daryl, made the call from the places like Iran, have already been revealed many times cratic Turkey, religiously-biased political broadcast booth, in Palestine and oth- in the annals of history. Americans, pres- parties are gaining ground. tears. ers in the Middle ent and future, will be forced to continue The Palestinians, in free elections, Fox Announcer: East. These fears to the battle the followers of extremist voted for their own Hamas “freedom Daryl, is this better are unwarranted in Islam because those extremists are bent fighters” (read terrorists) and as a result than winning it? my opinion. The on our destruction. will continue to be at perpetual war with Daryl (in tears basic definition of They seek the decline of the West and a Israel. Time and time again Israel allows and disbelief): Oh freedom is the Mark Easley return to relevance for their people. chances for peace, but the Palestinians it’s better. This is ability to choose Many will claim that disdain for radical fueled by a bloody history and unyielding … great. [Then a your own fate in Islam is demagoguery, but this is an idea ideology collectively choose to support daunting silence.] I this world individ- Elephant in that needs to be changed in favor of more Hamas, essentially extending the sword the Room hope Dale’s okay. I Andrew ually and collec- mainstream and peaceful ideology. instead of the olive branch with their tively. Something is amiss when young freedom. guess he’s alright, Gastelum isn’t he? Freedom does not mean you are going American-born Muslims can be turned Now it is Egypt’s turn to decide what He wasn’t. Sports to make the right or smart choices every into terrorists by puppet masters over the they will do with their freedom. Assuming The living leg- Production time, but its success has been based on internet. Ideas like National Socialism, a new strong man does not come to end became a leg- Editor the fact that free peoples more often than authoritarian communism and tyrannical power, Egypt will have a chance to devel- end that after- not do make the right decisions. The con- monarchy do not go away without words op either a mostly secular democracy or noon, exactly 10 servatives in this country have nothing to exchanged and blood being spilled. a conservative theocracy that leans on years ago Friday. fear from a free Egypt, because there is There is an upside to the rise of radical Sharia Law and Islamic doctrines that The scene was endearing, from the still a good chance that it will turn into a Islam on the world stage for those that clash with Western liberalism. older brother’s tears of joy to the great democracy. Many will deny it, but seek the defeat of this old but newly pow- The same choices apply to other Arab younger Waltrip’s burden finally lifted the greater good we originally sought to erful enemy. The fight becomes much nations that are successful in their quest off of his shoulders. achieve with our military presence in the easier when the enemy institutionalizes for social change. Will we see a new Yet something was wrong, chillingly Middle East is coming to fruition. themselves instead of hiding in the shad- dawn of peace in the Middle East and the wrong. Tyrants are falling and nascent democ- ows of crowds and the deep caves of West or is a new Caliphate rising to seek Of my youth, I remember two moving racies are beginning to form in places mountains. War is easier to understand to challenge the free world? moments in sports perfectly clear: 1) that have never seen the phenomenon in in the 20th century style of nation states, It is not we who should be scared of a The New Orleans Saints’ first home centuries, if ever. We cannot measure or not in the guerrilla, non-conventional free Egypt and Middle East; it is the game following Hurricane Katrina and deny what the indirect role of having U.S. style of the 21st century. Monikers like Egyptians and Middle Easterners who 2) The Daytona 500 where we lost Dale built democracies in the region is playing Nazi Germany, Stalinist Russia, Imperial should be scared of a failed democratic Earnhardt Sr. in this social and political upheaval we Japan, unstable North Korea and danger- revolution. Why was a 9-year-old kid who hadn’t are now witnessing. Yes, our government ous Iran make it easier to point out the ever seen a NASCAR race watching? has helped prop up some of the tyrants bad guys. Mark Easley is a junior majoring in The question still eerily hits me today. that are now threatened, but facts on the The free people of Iran had a chance to computer science. He can be reached at The crash didn’t even look too bad. ground are changing and only now is choose their own fate in 1979 after the [email protected] The illustrious No. 3 car, clipped from American foreign policy beginning to fall of the Shah and what they chose was The views expressed in this column are behind, lost control and went head-first catch up. an anti-American theocratic dictatorship those of the author and not into the wall. No flips, no flames, no fire- For all our optimism, what if even the that I predict will be at war with us with- necessarily those of The Observer. works; after all, we’ve seen far worse on SportsCenter’s Top 10. Yet something was wrong, terrifyingly wrong. EDITORIAL CARTOON Waltrip’s tears of joy soon reversed course, and the world felt helpless as NASCAR’s superman passed away. Today, you still see the black hats with the white and red outlined “3,” or the stickers on the back of a pickup truck. But how do we go only 10 years since his death and still not feel its impact like we do for the respective, tragic passings of Len Bias and Roberto Clemente? Nonetheless, the man was a celebrity, husband and father. An image still runs in my head of the young Dale Earnhardt Jr. celebrating his second place finish in his biggest race, looking to celebrate with someone. But there wasn’t anyone anymore, as Junior soon sped off to find his father. And I sit here, reflecting on how much my father means to me, while feeling the utmost pity for the petrifying, heart-dropping feeling that Junior expe- rienced at that moment, because it is probably the most absolutely terrifying feeling someone could ever have. Ever. Think about it. Racing’s equivalent to Michael Jordan died doing the thing that he loved, the way he probably wanted to go. So here I am 10 years later, still not a NASCAR fan, yet respectful beyond doubt of what Earnhardt’s death means to us all. Just as he did what he loved, we should do the same and encourage others to do so, because this could sadly QUOTE OF THE DAY QUOTE OF THE DAY be one’s last moment. That is the moral of Dale’s story, and it is a shame that it took me 10 years to figure it out. Something was wrong, horribly “Man is the only animal that laughs Submit a Letter wrong. But now we can learn, thanks to and weeps, for he is the only animal No. 3. that is struck with the difference “For all their strength, men were between what things are and what to the Editor at sometimes like little children.” The views expressed in the Inside they ought to be.” Lawana Blackwell Column are those of the author and William Hazlitt www.ndsmcobserver.com U.S. author not necessarily those of The English essayist Observer. Contact Andrew Gastelum at [email protected] The Observer Viewpoint Thursday, February 17, 2011 page 9 Get well soon It is mid-February, and I do not need to Many of you right now have the flu or man. God himself was made human, so are dark corners of our heart that we tell you it has been a cold, snowy winter. common cold. For those of you without a that we might have his very being among think light will never reach. We feel the No matter if you played snow football or low white-blood cell count, you might feel us. pain, we ache and we grow tired. God’s curled up on your futon with hot choco- burnt out with classes or battling the win- We, like Christ, are dwelling places of love and grace alone restores us to wellbe- late, chances are your immune system is ter blues. But your professor still expects God. The human heart is large enough to ing. weakening. you to be in class, meet for a group project contain God. Our minds can hardly com- Rest knowing that even if you cannot I spent the past Meg Mirshak and turn in a 10-page paper. You prehend how the all-present and all- “do and do more” God will take care of weekend drinking absolutely cannot lay on the futon because knowing God makes His home in your your needs. Rest in the belief that after liters of Powerade, Faithpoint how will the work get done? heart. God is not bigger than us. God is in Christ’s pain, He rose again and all things eating multiple I tell you what a wise friend told me: “All us. were made new. Take consolation in our bowls of soup and taking doses of ibupro- will be well, and all manner of thing will Remembering this is essential for our Lord’s suffering and hear God say, “All will fen for a sore throat among other ail- be well.” (My friend, Julian of Norwich, is physical and spiritual well-being. We are be well.” ments. Sunday seemed to be the turning a fourteenth century nun and writer.) created beings and we are at the center of The work will get done. But if you are point when I woke refreshed with less At the end of the day, God is God. All will God’s story. God made us, God loves us sick, the work will feel insufficient, unsat- aches and pains. But it was too good to be be well. and God cares for us. Even when we feel isfactory and unfulfilling. Nurse yourself true, as Monday brought a new round of Life can seem overwhelming. Society, most sick and weak and insufficient, we back to health. Pay attention to areas of sneezes and runny noses. especially at Notre Dame, pressures us to do not fall into nothingness. The infinite your physical and spiritual self that need As I stared down a busy week on my cal- work at the highest capability. Do and do love of God saves us from harm. If we can- God’s nourishment. He made you in love, endar, I felt overwhelmed. Colds are more is our mantra. Even then, our not rest in this wisdom, God’s peace can- and he will care for you. impossible to beat with long days and little accomplishments seem insignificant. We not dwell in our hearts. rest. I could easily take a sick day from sense our smallness in a vast world. Our Love yourself enough to rest. Your physi- This week’s Faithpoint is written by Meg work, and my coworkers would greatly bodies feel defenseless. cal body and your spiritual soul need heal- Mirshak, an intern in the Office of Campus encourage me to stay at home. In a physical sense, our body has the flu. ing. When we sleep, we help our body Ministry. She can be reached at Yeah, right. The absolute last thing I can Spiritually, our soul requires some tender, fight off viruses and bacteria that are [email protected] imagine doing when my calendar is jam loving care. We must look for nourishment making us sick. Letting go of transgres- The views expressed in this column are packed would be taking a day off to sleep. and sustenance, and Julian points us to sions on our soul helps to make our heart those of the author and not How will the work get done? God’s grace shared through Christ made a healthy dwelling place for God. There necessarily those of The Observer. Envisioning the next 10 years The Robinson Community Learning Beudert, makes tireless efforts each and munity-university partnership is well-suited ships, recognizing how long they take to Center marks its 10-year anniversary this every day to enact the bold vision set forth to both innovation and addressing social develop, foster and mature? How do we Friday, and our local community and in 2001. A host of residents, undergraduate problems. measure and track community engagement University have much to celebrate. students and volunteers assist the staff as As we look ahead, we should acknowl- and its impact on students, faculty and the Emerging in 2001 as a partnership the front-line providers of programs and edge that there is already a decided community? Do we understand and uplift between the educational opportunities that reach over momentum at Notre Dame regarding com- the beneficial student outcomes of service Northeast Jim Frabutt 500 residents per month. Offerings that munity engagement, evidenced by a 2009 learning and/or participatory research? Do Neighborhood and span the life course are a hallmark of RCLC: Task Force on Community Engagement in we support and develop faculty that already the University, RCLC Guest A second grader attending a tutoring ses- St. Joseph County, newly created University engage in community-based research and is a nexus for com- Columnist sion in reading, a Notre Dame sophomore positions (namely an associate vice presi- teaching and assist those who wish to munity empower- serving in Take Ten, the senior residents dent for Public Affairs and a director of develop such skills? Are we vigilantly open ment, neighborhood social capital and com- who participate in book club and fitness Community Engagement) and the recent to other opportunities and venues for part- munity-based research and learning. On activities and the group of youth who per- announcement that Notre Dame successful- nering with South Bend neighborhoods and the eve of this occasion, I offer two com- form in the Robinson Shakespeare ly received classification as a “community schools? Engaging with questions such as mendations and a set of observations and Company. These examples are the living engaged institution” from the Carnegie these all but ensure that the next ten years questions to guide the way forward. embodiment — the hoped-for potential Foundation for the Advancement of of community engagement will be life-giv- First, I commend those who set forth the realized — of the founding vision. Teaching. Assembling the application for ing, dynamic and transformative. bold vision to establish a joint, community- The 10-year milestone at Robinson pro- the Carnegie designation revealed strong I close with some borrowed language based neighborhood initiative over 10 years vides a moment of opportunity both to eval- pockets of community engaged scholarship, from the RCLC founding document: “If we ago. University and community leaders uate where we are as a University in regard teaching and research in almost every aim to be an example of Christ in the world, such as Fr. Edward “Monk” Malloy, Fr. Don to community engagement and to chart a College and School. In some cases, goals if we intend to foster, teach, and live justice, McNeil, Ms. Marguerite Taylor and count- pathway for the next decade. Many institu- specific to community engagement are if it is our mission to educate students who less others gave life to a fledgling concept, tions of higher education — in this country woven into department and school-level will lead society to engage community ensuring not only the resources to build it, and abroad — are explicitly and powerfully strategic plans. Moreover, hubs of wisdom issues, then we simply cannot ignore both but a resident informed approach to grow- re-committing to scholarship, teaching and and expertise like the Center for Social the community gifts and needs at our ing and sustaining it. Many of the key stake- learning to enhance civic engagement. The Concerns have been and continue to be doorstep.” holders involved in the planning and found- verbiage surrounding these efforts differs strong and pivotal catalysts for community Congratulations and thank you, Robinson ing of RCLC will attest that there were depending on each institution and its mis- engagement efforts. Community Learning Center. I say, let’s con- indeed challenges to overcome — historical sion: public scholarship, community- Building upon these developments and tinue to be Christ in the world. distrust, turf issues, lack of communication engaged scholarship, outreach scholarship, rich assets as well as the lessons learned at and more. Having persevered through the scholarship of engagement, action RCLC, we are poised to deepen our commit- Jim Frabutt is a faculty member in the those challenges, even forging new partner- research, community-based research, etc. ment to community engagement even fur- Mary Ann Remick Leadership Program in ships because of them, I hope that anyone While the nomenclature varies, some cen- ther. To do so, we must take up a host of the Alliance for Catholic Education. He who had a role in the launch of RCLC takes tral premises of community engagement provocative and intriguing questions: At an serves on the Advisory Board of the pride in what it has become. are invariant: Efforts are predicated on institution like Notre Dame, infused as we Robinson Community Learning Center. He What RCLC has become leads me to my mutually beneficial outcomes for communi- are with a distinct Catholic character, how can be reached at [email protected] second commendation. The RCLC staff, for ties and universities; communities have does “faith in action” permeate community The views expressed in this column are several years under the leadership of Jay specialized expertise to share with universi- engagement? Are we appropriately atten- those of the author and not Caponigro and now led by Jennifer Knapp ties; and the collective capital of the com- tive to the demands of authentic partner- necessarily those of The Observer.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Keenan should be proud Know what Students of Notre Dame: So, guys, you did a great job, and though I’m sure it wasn’t as funny My name is Alex Deak, you may remember me as the skunk from as last year, I’m very proud of how you handled yourselves. grey space “The Worst Musical Ever,” of the critically-acclaimed and uncensored My only words to you, SAO, are that you should be embarrassed. 2010 Revue. Let me preface this letter with the fact that I not only You dropped the ball here; you had every chance to view the materi- did not see the Revue, I have not even heard the content of the jokes al beforehand and clearly didn’t. If any students were hurt by the means? involved. What I have seen is the strong character of the Keenan jokes in the Revue, then I am sure that was not Keenan’s intention, guys who are now sophomores, juniors and seniors. Having been and SAO should have prevented it from happening instead of being involved with the Revue for several years, I know that the idea is reactionary and throwing the Saturday show into question. I am as never to hurt anyone or attack anyone personally. We just try to say disappointed in the administration as I am proud of the Keenan guys. Time to write in. what everyone’s thinking but afraid to say, except we do it on stage, So guys, keep your heads up, and keep the Revue just the way it is. often dressed as animals or women. Our mantra, through all of the things that happened with Saint Alex Deak Mary’s and all of the content problems we have had in the past, has alumnus been that the show must go on. But Saturday’s situation was basical- Class of 2010 ly impossible — only five skits uncensored? And the show went on. Feb. 15 The Observer Scene page 10 Thursday, February 17, 2011

With New York Fashion Week as a whole. Luxury, of course, comes at drawing to a close, names like Kate a price — and The Row is quite pricey. Mulleavy, Prabal Gurung and Its Fall 2011 collection includes hand- Oliver Theyskens are on the bags that will be priced similarly to mind of any fashion follower. handbags from Hermes (in the $3,000-$6,000 range). It’s no secret that Justin Timberlake is unbelievably tal- ented, but who knew he could add designer to his already extensive repertoire? He works alongside his friend Trace Ayala as the designer behind the line William Rast. The line has an extensive Courtney Cox denim collection in addition to androgynous women’s cloth- Scene Writer ing with an American hippie vibe and men’s clothing in the same vein. The brand recently collaborated with Target to provide their clothing at reasonable prices. Any conversation about celebrities crossing over Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen into the world of fashion The Row would be incomplete without acknowl- edging the role Gwen Stefani plays in fashion. She began her line, L.A.M.B., in 2003 Jewelmint.com. The site, created in collaboration and it has only grown in popularity since its with stylist Cher Coulter, is essentially a jewelry club first showing at New York Fashion Week in that sends users an item of their choice designed by Justin Timberlake 2004. The clothing is always bold and is Bosworth and Coulter once a month for $29.99. It William Rast exceptional in its creation of prints. It also features style tips and weekly trend reports. embodies the rocker-chic aesthetic that The designs of the jewelry are inspired by pieces Stefani has mastered so well. The collection that Bosworth would be seen wearing in the day These names may can also boast celebrity fans like Kim and could become staples for any budding “It Girls.” mean nothing to those Kardashian, Rihanna and Rachel Zoe. The fashion industry is difficult to break into, who don’t follow fash- A new addition to the celebrity-designer club is especially as a designer, but with a famous name ion closely, but it’s surpris- Victoria Beckham. She has made an incredible and unique perspectives on personal style these ing just how many transition into the field and won the hearts of celebrities have succeeded at leaving their mark on designers are recogniza- stylists, editors and fellow celebrities. Her self- the world of design. ble not for their design titled line is a testimony to her impact on the fash- aesthetic, but for their ion industry. Well known for her chic personal The views expressed in this column are those of acting or singing chops. style, Beckham transforms her style into a cohe- the author and not necessarily those of The Everyone from the sive collection full of wearable dresses in solid col- Observer. Olsen twins to Sienna ors and flattering silhouettes. This season she used Contact Courtney Cox at [email protected] Miller has dipped their plenty of flowy lines as opposed to body-hugging feet into the fashion dresses as she had in the past — perhaps pool. a nod to her growing baby bump? Though they start- Regardless, the collection is a ed as favorite of fashion fans. Design talent doesn’t have to lie in clothing alone. Kate adorable Michelle on “Full Bosworth brought her California- House,” Mary-Kate and Ashley Bohemian style to Olsen have almost entirely her latest given up their acting career project, for their pursuit of fashion Gwen Stefani stardom. They are extremely L.A.M.B. well respected in the fashion community and take their col- lection, The Row, very seriously. The Row is a high end line that focuses on simplicity and sophistication without losing its cool edge. The fabric choices are very deliberate and uphold the luxurious image of the collection Kate Bosworth Jewelmint.com

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In “(500) Days of Summer,” Deschanel impressed audiences with her drunken karaoke cover of “Sugar Town” and reiterated the fact that she’s a multi-tal- ented master. Her marriage in 2009 to Death Cab for Cutie’s lead singer Ben Gibbard ensured that regardless of what she does on camera, she will remain an indie idol for years to come.

Gwyneth Paltrow staple as the socially-awkward-girl- released a “Best of” album, which the Miley Cyrus Famous for her taut body (even after turned-diva in “Mean Girls.” author of this article may or may not She might have been called the next two kids), starring roles in movies like Nothing topped the charts, though, own. Lately she’s been preoccupied with Britney Spears, but not for the right “Shakespeare in Love” and her status like Lohan’s 2004 debut album “Speak.” being a newlywed and promoting her reasons. Though Miley Cyrus can belt as the wife of Coldplay lead singer Chris Just kidding. Really though, her song soon-to-be-released book “Elixir,” but out a pop song or two, today’s compar- Martin, it’s obvious “Rumors” was pretty catchy and the has plans to hit the film set in March for isons to the former queen of pop have that Gwyneth album peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard the upcoming movie “The Story of more to do with lifestyle choices than Paltrow has got it 200. Bonnie and Clyde.” musical ambitions. Cyrus began as the going on. Most music critics wouldn’t consider perky pop star teen on “Hannah Apparently all that Lohan’s contributions to the industry Zooey Deschanel Montana” but once she buried Disney in success wasn’t legitimate, but for the girls who “just There’s a reason Buddy the Elf could- the dust, her talents took a turn for the enough, because wanna dance and have a good time,” as n’t get enough of Zooey Deschanel. scandalous. Paltrow decided to Lohan sings, she admittedly had some From the second her silky voice Though she continues acting and has take it a step fur- repeat-worthy tracks. Her days of streamed out of the shower in been in major films like “The Last ther and premiere Adriana Pratt singing might be over for now, but if Gimbels’ locker room, audiences Song,” Cyrus’s turn as a singer has as a singer this nothing else her life experiences will everywhere were hooked. As the brought her more attention than year. Associate provide some great lyrics material. sarcastic Jovie, Deschanel proved most parents are comfortable with. The leap began Scene Editor that not only was she a power Provocative music videos like with a role as a Hilary Duff player in front of the cameras — “Can’t Be Tamed” and “Who country singer in the recently released She stole our hearts as a girl whose she could also hold a tune. Owns My Heart” have forced “Country Strong” and continued with an deepest thoughts — usually about boys Before she hit the big mommies to grab the remote appearance on “Glee.” Paltrow’s version and her frenemy Kate — were narrated screen in the movie “Elf,” and put it on the high shelf of Cee Lo Green’s “Forget You” on by her cartoon alter ego on the Disney Deschanel already had as Cyrus rolls around in “Glee” was such a success that she was Channel show “Lizzie McGuire.” When loads of practice under cages and pretends to kiss asked to perform the song live with she proved she could sing, Hilary Duff her belt. She has girls. Green on the Grammys. She’ll make the solidified her status as an idol for pre- experience playing the Whether or not Cyrus awards show circuit complete with a teens everywhere. keyboard, percus- keeps up her musical performance of “Coming Home” from Her lovable turn as Lizzie led to her sion, banjo and career still remains to be “Country Strong” at the Oscars. If the singing debut with the release “I Can’t ukulele, and in 2001 seen. In the meantime though, Grammys are an indicator, expect to see Wait” on the show’s soundtrack. From she performed in the she’s sure to keep the tabloids Paltrow confident, boisterous and ready there, Duff went on to release tracks on jazz cabaret act If All busy with tricks like smoking for action at the Feb. 27 award show. “The Lizzie McGuire Movie” soundtrack the Stars Were Pretty salvia and pole-dancing at including “Why Not” and “What Dreams Babies. awards shows. Lindsay Lohan Are Made Of.” She also starred in the In 2008, she released Though she’s better known these days movie “Raise Your Voice” where she her first album “Volume One” The opinions expressed in this for rehab and shoplifting, there was a played a teenage performing arts stu- with M. Ward under the band column are those of the author time when Lindsay Lohan had more to dent. name She & Him. Her most and not necessarily those of her name than felonies. She started out This pop idol’s hits became the theme recent album with Ward, The Observer. as an adorable, freckly redhead in “The songs for MTV’s “Laguna Beach” and “Volume Two,” received rave Contact Adriana Pratt at Parent Trap” and became a high school “My Super Sweet Sixteen” and she even reviews from Scene last year. [email protected]

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NBA Sessions, Cavaliers take down struggling Lakers Heat’s Bosh scores 25 in his return to Toronto; Stoudamire’s 23 points help propel Knicks over Hawks

reason for the Lakers to be wor- Associated Press ried. CLEVELAND — Kobe Bryant Odom believes the Lakers coast slipped a black backpack across against lesser teams. his shoulders and left Quicken “That’s our problem overall,” Loans Arena without talking Odom said. “We take teams light- about what had just happened. ly at times. We play the cat and After losing to the lowly mouse game. Sometimes the cat Cleveland Cavaliers, nothing loses.” needed to be said. But as poorly as they played, The Lakers hit the All-Star the Lakers did cut a 10-point lead break broken. to two in the final minute. But Looking nothing like two-time Anthony Parker and Sessions defending NBA champions, they made two free throws apiece in dropped their third straight the last 17.9 seconds. game, a stunning 104-99 loss After the final horn, the Lakers Wednesday night to the Cavs - the walked slowly toward their locker league’s worst team, which room and a trip home not know- avenged a 55-point embarrass- ing what might happen next. ment against Los Angeles last With the trading deadline just a month. week away, the rumors involving The Lakers, who played so Denver star Carmelo Anthony will crisply and with purpose in likely heat up. recent wins over New York and This much is clear: Lakers gen- Boston, look absolutely lost. eral manager Mitch Kupchak “It’s a painful, painful loss,” needs to do something to awaken said Pau Gasol, who had 30 his team. points and 20 rebounds. “It’s very The Cavs, on the other hand, disappointing. I don’t understand reached the season’s unofficial it.” midpoint on a high. Ramon Sessions came off the This was their best effort of the bench and scored a season-high season. They played with the 32 points for the Cavaliers, who energy coach Byron Scott wants were beaten 112-57 by the every night, and they gave their AP Lakers on Jan. 11. That loss - the dedicated fans a taste of what Guards Kobe Bryant and Steve Blake look on in the first quarter of the Lakers’ 104-99 loss to worst in club history - was No. 11 could be ahead. Beyond that, they Cleveland Wednesday. The Lakers have lost three straight heading into the All-Star Break. in a league-record streak that somewhat erased the memory of eventually reached 26 before being pummeled in Los Angeles. with 24 but no other Raptor had Even though the Heat are on a and haven’t been above .500 this Cleveland ended it last week with “The only time you should be more than eight points. Toronto roll, Spoelstra is happy to give his late in a season since they fin- an overtime win against L.A.’s beating somebody by 50 points is never led after the first six min- team some downtime. ished 48-34 in 2000-01. less-heralded squad, the Clippers. on a video game,” said forward utes and lost their 17th game in “We all could probably use this But Mike D’Antoni believes they After his club’s worst loss this Antawn Jamison. “That night it 19. All-Star break right now, get a lit- will need to reach the 40-win season, coach Phil Jackson didn’t felt like we were in one. It shows “We tried different guys in tle bit of rest and get away and plateau to end a postseason tell his players anything other you when we focus for 48 min- there, even tried going big to see then make this final push in the drought that dates to 2004, so than what time they’re due to utes what we’re capable of doing. if we could get one more scorer in final third of the season to really there’s plenty of work left. report for practice Monday. The biggest question is how do there, or at least get rebounds if take another step forward as a “We’ve got a ways to go yet, but “I think they took the break we be consistent doing that.” we weren’t going to get that scor- team and try to find our ceiling,” at least we’ll have a good break before the game started,” he said. er,” Raptors coach Jay Triano he said. and get everybody back and Playing the finale of a seven- Heat 103, Raptors, 95 said. ready to make that stretch run of game road trip, the Lakers spent The Miami Heat banded togeth- Miami took an 88-79 lead on Knicks 102, Hawks 90 28 games that we need to play much of the night looking as if er to get Chris Bosh a win against Wade’s 3-point play with 6:37 left. NEW YORK — Even after a full tilt,” D’Antoni said. they were already on vacation. his former team. Bargnani made a free throw on a decade of futility, the New York Raymond Felton finished with They threw errant passes, forced Dwyane Wade scored 28 points, 3-second call, then he and Knicks aren’t satisfied with a win- 13 points and 11 assists as the outside shots and couldn’t catch LeBron James had 23 points, 13 DeRozan hit back-to-back ning record at the All-Star break. Knicks controlled the second half the Cavs down the stretch despite rebounds and eight assists and jumpers as the Raptors cut it to They’re already focused on and beat Atlanta for the first time a frantic comeback. the Heat beat the Toronto 88-84 with 5:48 remaining. playing second-half games that in three meetings this season. “It’s back to the drawing Raptors Wednesday night. James made 5 of 6 from the matter. Marvin Williams scored 17 board,” said Lamar Odom, who Bosh finished with 25 points line over the next two minutes, Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points for the Hawks, who lost for was asked what’s at the top of the and the Heat went into the All- giving the Heat a 93-87 lead with points, leading the Knicks into the the third time in four games and team’s to-do list. “Defense. Star break having won 10 of 11. 3:53 to go. All-Star break above .500 with a fell a game behind Orlando for Cohesiveness. Our chemistry on “I know firsthand how impor- After Bosh made 1 of 2 from victory over the Atlanta Hawks on fourth place in the Eastern offense. I’m not that worried. I tant it is to finish strong going the line, missing for the first time Wednesday night. Conference. Mike Bibby had 15 think it’s things we can fix.” into the break,” James said. “You after hitting his first nine, “It was a great win for us,” points, and Al Horford had 12 Bryant finished with 17 points feel good about All-Star weekend, Bargnani answered with a 3, Stoudemire said of his return points and 11 rebounds. on 8-of-25 shooting. Derek Fisher you walk around feeling good.” making it 94-90 with 2:43 after missing a game with a “We just totally went away from had 19 for the Lakers, who com- Before arriving in Toronto, the remaining. sprained right big toe. “We’ll take our game plan,” Hawks coach mitted 19 turnovers and enraged Heat had talked about winning James made another free something into the All-Star break, Larry Drew said. “We have a the normally tranquil Jackson, this one for Bosh. That sentiment throw and, after DeRozan missed that confidence that we needed recipe when we play on the road who screamed at them during was reinforced by a handwritten a reverse layup, Erick Dampier and now we just use that motiva- and I thought early the warning timeouts after inexcusable defen- note on the pregame scouting tipped in Wade’s miss, giving tion for the second half of the signs were there early in the first sive lapses. board that read “Band of Miami a 97-90 lead with 1:50 left. year.” quarter. Especially defensively. I Losing in Orlando on Sunday Brothers.” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Wilson Chandler added 20 wasn’t as concerned offensively. was hardly reason for much con- “We wanted to be there for him his team “did just enough.” points and Danilo Gallinari had My main concern was defensively. cern, but a 20-point setback in as a brother and a teammate,” “We’re all happy for Chris,” 17 for the Knicks, who at 28-26 We had multiple defensive break- Charlotte on Monday left both James said. Spoelstra said. “It was not our matched their average victory downs and then at the offensive Jackson and Bryant speechless. Andrea Bargnani scored 17 of best game but guys definitely total for the last five full seasons. end we just started settling. Being Now, a loss to the Cavaliers, who his 38 points in the fourth quarter wanted to band together and win They didn’t even earn their 28th on the road you have to get the are 3-37 since Nov. 27, is enough and DeMar DeRozan finished it for him.” victory last season until April 6 shots you want.”

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MLB MLB Mattingly begins new job Brewers agree to deal

“There’s been no talk about players. This comes from a for- with infielder Weeks Associated Press the ownership situation. mer All-Star who had to sit out GLENDALE, Ariz. — Don There’s no effect a game in Mattingly opened his first in that club- 1991 under spring training camp as a house,” he said. Yankees man- major league manager, saying As for his ager Stump he wasn’t concerned with how p l a y e r s , M e r r i l l his Los Angeles Dodgers wore Mattingly said “I’d rather have guys because of a their hair or what music they Matt Kemp is stay in their positions. disagreement played in the clubhouse. coming off a I’d rather move one over hair Side issues aside, the rookie “rough year” length. manager also made an but remains the guy, not two.” M a t t i n g l y announcement Wednesday: center fielder — said he felt Clayton Kershaw will start on “I don’t see any Don Mattingly he’d been sin- opening day. reason to move Dodgers manager gled out and Mattingly said he made the him,” Mattingly blind-sided decision shortly after he found said. just before a out he would succeed Joe Andre Ethier game with a Torre. Kershaw will pitch returns in right, demand to cut March 31 against the World leaving the Dodgers to settle his hair, rather than being Series champion San Francisco on a left-fielder this spring. advised to do so the day Giants. “I’d rather have guys stay in before. “He has the opportunity to be their positions. I’d rather move “The only thing I have with special,” Mattingly said. one guy, not two,” Mattingly hair is if it gets in the way,” he The Dodgers officially said. said. “If you can’t see the ball, appointed Mattingly in mid- Jonathan Broxton will be the then it’s a problem.” September after subject of a “I’m not concerned about Torre said he rehabilitation peripherals unless it’s a prob- was retiring. project by lem. I’m concerned that we’re Promoted from “There’s been no talk Mattingly’s ready to play.” hitting coach, staff after the As a big leaguer, Mattingly about the ownership AP the 49-year-old c l o s e r ’ s said he kept track of all his Brewers infielder Rickie Weeks is upset after failing to turn a former Yankees situation. There’s no decline in last managers’ traits, both “good double play. He signed a four-year deal with the Brewers Wednesday. star takes over a effect in that season’s sec- and bad.” team that went ond half. Billy Martin was “just a 80-82 last sea- clubhouse.” Broxton is fierce competitor,” he said, yet baseball for us and stay son. “in a good a leader who took a relatively Associated Press healthy.” Mattingly bat- Don Mattingly frame of mind. relaxed approach to spring MILWAUKEE — After a The organization has ted away any Dodgers manager I think he’s training. record-breaking season, the never questioned his tough- suggestion that going to pitch “But when the bell rang and Milwaukee Brewers took ness, but his durability had now isn’t the well. I’m those games started counting, the risk that Rickie Weeks’ been the biggest issue until greatest time to counting on he was a different animal. I injury-plagued career is last season. Weeks missed manage the it,” Mattingly liked that.” firmly in the past. half of a year with right Dodgers, what with the uncer- said. “Last year is last year, it’s On the downside, Mattingly Weeks agreed to a $38.5 wrist surgery in 2006, tain ownership situation. gone. All you can do is learn recalled he could go 0-for-4 million, four-year contract needed a procedure on his “Not at all. This is a great from it.” and Martin would act as with the Milwaukee knee after 2008 and played franchise. We’ve got talent. Regarding off-the-field items, though “you’d stolen from him Brewers on Wednesday that all but 37 games in 2009 For me, I couldn’t have asked Mattingly said he’s not worried and he looked at you like, ‘You contains a 2015 option after a left wrist injury. for a better opportunity.” about the hairstyles of his make me sick.’” which could increase the “Rickie is also one of the total value to $50 million. toughest players to play the “We are thrilled that game and has always Rickie has chosen to remain played at a high-intensity a Brewer,” general manager level,” Melvin said. Doug Melvin said. “He has That led to a creative become one of the best option in the fifth year of leadoff hitters in the game the contract. today; possessing speed, Weeks will receive a $4 plate discipline and power. million signing bonus, of His aggressive style sets the which $1.5 million is tone for our offense.” payable upon approval and Weeks, the No. 2 overall $2.5 million on July 15. He draft pick in the 2003 ama- will receive salaries of $3.5 teur draft, was a day from million this year, $10 mil- an arbitration hearing after lion in 2012, $10 million in saying last month he would 2013 and $11 million in end long-term contract 2014. talks with the team when he Weeks’ option year is for reported to spring training. $11.5 million, but the club The 28-year-old proved can void 2015 if he does not too valuable to pass up. make 600 plate appear- “It feels good. It feels real ances in 2014 or 1,200 good at a time like this,” plate appearances over Weeks said. “Players leave 2013-14 combined. teams often. It’s one of Weeks broke the franchise those things where it hap- record last year with 754 pens a lot around baseball, plate appearances. football and basketball. It Milwaukee’s projected feels good that I’m going to starting lineup and starting have security.” rotation is under contract After making $2.85 mil- or team control through the lion last year, he sought 2012 season other than $7.2 million in arbitration, slugger Prince Fielder, who while the team offered can become a free agent $4.85 million. after the World Series. Weeks hit .269 with 29 Weeks was a key in homers, 83 RBIs and 112 Milwaukee’s plans. runs in 160 games as the The Brewers traded their Brewers’ primary leadoff best other option at second hitter last year, shattering base when they sent top most of the franchise’s prospect Brett Lawrie to marks for a second base- Toronto for right-hander man while putting up the Shaun Marcum in best power numbers in his December. Negotiations career. with Weeks’ agent were He has a simple explana- steady throughout. tion for why. “It was one of those “If you stay healthy, good things, if the time was right, things happen,” Weeks said. it would get done,” Weeks “I don’t set expectations on said. “It’s good. It means really anything. I just want I’m a Milwaukee Brewer for to go out there, play good a long period of time now.” page 14 The Observer N SPORTS Thursday, February 17, 2011

NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL Pittsburgh wins again with late run

points at halftime — already the Associated Press third-most of his career for a PITTSBURGH — Nasir game. Robinson and Brad Wanamaker Gilbert Brown also had 11 each had 13 points and No. 4 points for the Panthers, who had Pittsburgh pulled away over the a 40-18 advantage in rebounds. final 10 minutes to beat South Gibbs is practicing with the Florida 67-55 on Wednesday team and is expected to play in night. Pitt’s next game, at St. John’s on The Panthers (24-2, 12-1) won Saturday. He leads the Panthers for the 14th time in 15 games in scoring (16.3 ppg), but where and took a two-game lead in the he has been missed most is from Big East — but it wasn’t as easy 3-point range. Pitt made only as expected against. two 3-pointers after making Bulls (8-19, 2-12) lost their only one in each of the first two fifth consecutive game and fell games — wins at West Virginia to 0-9 against ranked teams, but and Villanova — without him. were within a point of the Gibbs averages more than three Panthers in the second half. per game. Playing without leading scorer Coming off a career-high 23 Ashton Gibbs (left knee) for the points Saturday, Noriega had third consecutive game, Pitt led consecutive 3-pointers late in 45-44 before going on a 15-2 the first half to allow the Bulls to run to ensure its fifth win in a trim their biggest deficit to that row. point — 36-23 — to seven at Shaun Noriega had 11 points halftime. USF then scored six of to lead the Bulls. the first eight points of the sec- USF was dominated by Notre ond half to pull within 38-35 Dame in its most recent game and force Pitt coach Jamie 78-55 on Saturday, but the Bulls Dixon to use a timeout. had lost by more than 10 points With the score 46-44 with 9 only three times previously this minutes to play, USF was called season and beat Pitt in Tampa for offensive fouls on consecu- last season. USF went out to a tive possessions. 14-10 lead Wednesday. Noriega had a steal and The final time USF would lead chance at a layup to tie it with would be at 16-14 with about 11 7:41 left, but Travon Woodall minutes left in the first half. The hustled back and altered the Panthers immediately went on a shot, forcing a miss. 16-4 run to take a 10-point lead. Seconds later, Gary McGhee Talib Zanna, who had scored converted a three-point play and a total of three points in the pre- Wanamaker hit a 3-pointer on vious six games, scored eight the ensuing Pitt possession to Pitt points in a row midway give the Panthers an eight-point through the first half. He had 11 lead.

NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL Purdue wins important conference home game

A pair of free throws by Associated Press Ryan Evans cut Purdue’s lead WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — to 58-56 with 3:55 to play, but JaJuan Johnson had 20 points Moore stopped the rally with a and E’Twaun Moore scored 19 floater, then a 3-pointer that to help No. 11 Purdue beat pushed it back to 63-56 with No. 10 Wisconsin 70-62 on just more than 2 minutes left. Wednesday night. Wisconsin led 10-4 before Lewis Jackson added 18 Purdue responded with a 14-4 points and five assists for the run. Moore gave Purdue its Boilermakers. Jackson scored first lead with a 3-pointer just one point when Wisconsin after Jackson flipped the ball beat Purdue 66-59 at home on back to him on a fast break. Feb. 1. Leuer picked up his second Purdue (21-5, 10-3 Big Ten) foul with 7:42 left in the first moved into sole possession of half, and Wisconsin didn’t second place in the confer- make a field goal for nearly ence. The Boilermakers, now 4¼ minutes. A layup and 3- 14-0 at home, host league pointer by Jackson helped leader Ohio State on Sunday. Purdue push its lead to 29-22, Johnson, who has scored at and the Boilermakers led 31- least 20 points in nine of his 25 at halftime. past 10 Big Ten games, also Early in the second half, had 10 rebounds and four Jackson got a steal and start- blocks. ed a fast break. Moore took off Jon Leuer scored 23 points from the side, cocked the ball and Jordan Taylor added 15 behind his head with his right for the Badgers (19-6, 9-4), hand and slammed it home to who had won four straight — give Purdue a 35-27 lead and including a victory over then- send the crowd into a frenzy. No. 1 Ohio State at home on Purdue took off on another Saturday. fast break, and Kelsey Barlow Leuer and Taylor combined scored and was fouled. He to shoot 16 for 27 from the converted the free throw to Visit our website at ndsmcobserver.com field, but the rest of the give the Boilermakers a 44-34 Badgers were 8 for 32. lead. Thursday, February 17, 2011 The Observer N SPORTS page 15 NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL Henley continued from page 20 Blue Devils win fifth straight game point of the second half with 10:44 remaining, they had already committed nine team Singler was in foul trouble for fouls — one away from the Associated Press much of the game and didn’t double bonus. The Saint CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — score his first bucket until the 16- Mary’s (17-7, 10-5) parade to Sputtering offensively, Duke relied minute mark of the second half. the free throw line soon on its defense and Nolan Smith to Krzyzewski lauded the defen- ensued. beat Virginia for the seventh sive performance of sophomore In the second half, the straight time. big man Ryan Kelly, who also Belles shot 15-for-20 from the Smith had 22 points, seven chipped in with 11 points. line and finished the game rebounds and four assists to lead “They started the four perime- 25-for-31. After junior guard the fifth-ranked Blue Devils to a ter guys and could really shoot Maggie Ronan’s made free 56-41 victory Wednesday night. the 3, and we had to have one of throw in the first half, the The Blue Devils (24-2, 11-1) our big guys guard (Joe) Harris,” 2010-11 Belles set a new pro- won their fifth straight overall, he said. “And Ryan was on him gram record for most free despite getting only two points most of the time, and I thought throws made in a season, sur- from second-leading scorer Kyle did a really, really nice job passing 2008-09’s mark of Singler and being held to their because he’s a very good player, 484. This win also ties the lowest scoring output of the sea- and our defense of the 3 was school record for most wins in son. good.” a season, also set by the “You know, points were hard to Virginia was 3 of 12 from AP 2008-09 team. come by,” Duke coach Mike behind the arc and Mustapha Virginia coach Tony Bennett leads his team during a loss to Duke The Belles once again kept Krzyzewski said. “Their defense Farrakhan led the Cavaliers with Wednesday night. It was their seventh consecutive loss in the series. a balanced attack on offense, was good. I thought ours was a 11 points. putting four players into dou- little bit better. Duke took command early in The Blue Devils’ Mason Plumlee ond-half points. ble figures Junior forward “Again, Nolan was a huge dif- the second half, building on an drew an offensive foul on Harris Virginia (12-13, 3-8), which Kelley Murphy scored a ference in the game. To get 22 eight-point halftime lead by hold- on one end, then dunked on the dropped under .500 for the first game-high 18 points on 7-for- points in a game like this is a lot ing Virginia to one field goal over other to put Duke up 41-30. time this season, has lost three 12 shooting and pulled down of points. It’s a lot of points.” the first eight minutes. Duke held Virginia to 15 sec- straight. a game-high nine rebounds Junior guard Patsy Mahoney also chipped in 13 points while moving into fourth place for free throws made in a single season by any Belles player. A season-long goal, Saint Mary’s outscored Adrian 38- 18 in the paint. “We have the height advan- tage with our post players,” Henley said. “We were able to take advantage of how Adrian was playing us and we started converting in the paint.” Saint Mary’s extended its winning streak to three games and has now won eight of their past 10 games. The Belles have one remaining conference game this week- end, when they travel to Kalamazoo for the finale of both teams’ regular seasons. “This game definitely gives us a little bit more confidence defensively,” Henley said. “This game set the tone for our last game.” Saint Mary’s will close the regular season against Kalamazoo before returning home and hosting a MIAA tournament game.

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earned first place finishes in b ot h t he 1 00 0- yard freestyle (11:04.69) and th e 5 00 -yard f re esty l e (5:25.39). Dalrymple gar- nered a first in the 200- yard breaststroke by four seconds (2:31.23) and the 200 -yar d In divi d ua l Medley (2:18.51). She also finished second in the 100- yard breaststroke by just 34 hundredths of a second with a time of 1:11.39. Dalrymple and Watson will headline the Belles’ effort this weekend amidst a very competitive MIAA league, including Albion an d Oli v et , the ho st schools for the event, and Ca lvi n, the 20 10 MI AA champion. The meet runs Thursday th ro ugh S at ur day, wi th preliminary heats begin- Contact Kelsey Manning at [email protected] page 16 The Observer N SPORTS Thursday, February 17, 2011

MLB Cardinals unable to reach deal with Pujols

ence. “Without getting specific in Russa said. “There’s enough to Associated Press what those were, there was dis- do. ... The competition in the JUPITER, Fla. — The St. Louis cussion about other things that Central and the National League Cardinals made Albert Pujols could be part of the contract. ... has got our complete attention. what they said was their best You can be sure that we explored And that’s just what we’re going offer. a number of different avenues.” to think about. You can choose It wasn’t enough. Pujols will make $16 million what you think about. That’s So get ready, baseball: Pujols this season in his contract’s final what we’re going to think seems headed for the open mar- year, with $4 million of the about.” ket next fall. money deferred with no interest. Already, there’s buzz around The deadline Pujols set for the A nine-time All-Star, Pujols is the baseball on where Pujols could Cardinals to reach a new con- only player in major league his- go. A big-spending club like the tract agreement passed tory to hit 30 or more home runs Red Sox, Yankees or Angels? Wednesday with no deal, making each of his first 10 seasons — all Perhaps the rival Cubs? The it likely the three-time MVP will with the Cardinals, the franchise Texas Rangers? become a free agent after the he’s previously said he wants to Before the first pitch of the World Series. The Cardinals said remain with for the rest of his season, the first debate of the they will respect Pujols’ wishes career. 2011 offseason is underway. and not request more talks dur- Now, that hardly seems like a “Goes on the open market, who ing the season, unless their first lock. knows what he’ll get?” said Cubs baseman surprisingly changes “I don’t think there’s a better right-hander Braden Looper, a his mind. guy for us to have on the team,” former Pujols teammate. “A difference of opinion in Cardinals teammate Skip Added Rockies right-hander AP determining Albert’s value sim- Schumaker said. “He’s the face Aaron Cook: “I’m surprised Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols hits a double in a game last year. ply could not be resolved,” said of the franchise. You respect something didn’t get done. He Pujols is expected to become a free agent after the 2011 season. Pujols’ agent, Dan Lozano. both sides of it. You respect what has the right to become a free The Cardinals would not reveal the Cardinals are doing, you agent and get what he wants. I revenues multi-tens of millions of fearing that it will turn into a sit- their offer, though it was believed respect the management and hope for their sake it doesn’t dollars greater than ours,” he uation where Pujols simply to be somewhere around $200 what Albert’s agent is doing. It’s become a distraction.” said. “How they react remains to winds up playing for the highest million for eight years, possibly a tough situation, as everybody The only absolute in the be seen. They’re great fans. bidder. with an opportunity for Pujols to knows. He’s an iconic player.” process, it seems, is what the They’re the best in baseball. To “We know what we can do and obtain an ownership stake in the Pujols is expected to be in Cardinals will give. draw the way we draw in a mar- what we can’t do,” general man- franchise once his playing days Cardinals’ camp on Thursday, In short, they aren’t prepared ket the size of ours is extraordi- ager John Mozeliak said. “When are complete. two days ahead of when position to set records. The team’s payroll nary. No one else can do it. you operate in that way, you tend When — and if — talks players were asked to report. this season will be between $100 Cardinal fans, they step up year not to make bigger mistakes.” resume, it’s unclear if St. Louis Lozano said Pujols does not want million and $110 million, DeWitt in and year out.” The closest Pujols came to an will increase its offer to Pujols’ to discuss his contract status said, noting that the Cardinals There is no framework for a appearance at camp Wednesday liking. either now or during the season. lack the revenue streams to keep deal in which St. Louis would get morning was a sighting of his “We explored a number of dif- Nor, for that matter, does St. up with baseball’s biggest check- the right of first refusal on any black pickup with Missouri ferent things in the negotiation,” Louis manager Tony La Russa. books. future Pujols offer. Still, the license plates in the parking lot Cardinals chairman William “We don’t want to get our “We’re not the Yankees or the Cardinals believe a deal can of the team’s spring training DeWitt Jr. said at a news confer- minds cluttered as a team,” La Red Sox or the clubs that have eventually get done — and aren’t complex. Thursday, February 17, 2011 The Observer N SPORTS page 17 Randall continued from page 20

said. “All the kids were very smart but they were at the age where doing the wrong thing was ‘cool.’ Our biggest goal was to show them that it was ‘cool’ to do the right thing, and in order to go to college you had to do the right thing.” Throughout the fall semester, junior and senior team mem- bers also attended mass at St. Augustine Church in South Bend every Sunday. “The mass was distinctly dif- ferent from any I had previously attended,” junior defenseman Kevin Randall said. “Due to the small size, the offering of a sign of peace allowed us to meet nearly every parishioner.” Following mass, the Irish OBSERVER FILE PHOTO players and St. Augustine Youth Sophomore Ryan Foley runs across the field during a match last Group would form two teams season. He will be crucial to Notre Dame’s success this season. and play a game of flag football. “Our goal for doing all of this In collaboration with the said he learned a lesson from was to get involved with the men’s basketball team and the rally. community by putting on a fun Campus Ministry, Irish assistant “I took away from this that if activity the kids could look for- coach Kevin Dugan helped to you’ve got a passionate group ward to,” junior midfielder Max coordinate the event Playing for working collectively for change, Pfeifer said. “In addition to Peace at the Joyce Center one you can make an impact,” he averaging roughly 3 TD passes Saturday morning in December said. “It doesn’t have to be in a game to my main receiver during study days. dollars raised, but in awareness Xavier — the fastest 14-year-old “[Dugan] helps run an organi- gained.” I’ve ever seen — I genuinely had zation in Uganda called Fields of Corrigan believes that serving a blast playing around with Growth, which teaches kids to the local community provides these kids every Sunday, and learn valuable life lessons along the Irish with opportunities to you could tell that they were with playing lacrosse,” senior grow as a team. having a good time, too.” defenseman and co-captain “One of the things I love most The Irish switched from flag Kevin Ridgway said. “Playing about coaching at Notre Dame football to lacrosse on an occa- for Peace was an amazing cre- is the authentic sense of cama- sional Sunday because the chil- ation, considering it came raderie and fellowship our team dren showed great interest in together in about two weeks, enjoys; they really enjoy each learning the game that their and the event was held during other’s company,” Corrigan said. new friends play. study days. “A selfless, team first attitude “Some days we would bring “Each member of our team is what enabled us to make our lacrosse sticks and see how they went and talked individually to run to the National liked the sport and throwing a dorm earlier in the week and Championship last year. When around, but most of the time it then led them to the rally on you have that attitude, the team was football,” senior midfielder Saturday. It was a great turnout transcends the individual, and and co-captain David Earl said. and we really appreciated the you are capable of realizing “We played our team versus support from the student body your full potential.” [their team] and lost a bunch of even though it was such a busy times; they were super fast and time of the year for everybody.” Contact Megan Golden at quick.” Junior attacker Nick Beattie [email protected]

NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL Wright scores 20 in home win

vided some energetic play off the The Bearcats played with an Associated Press bench, but it was Wright who urgency they’ve lacked of late as CINCINNATI — Cashmere starred. the drama surrounding Gates Wright scored 20 points, Sean The sophomore hit a number coincided with disheartening Kilpatrick added 18 and of big shots, including a twisting home losses to West Virginia and Cincinnati bolstered its NCAA layup just before the shot clock the Red Storm. tournament resume with a 63-54 expired to give Cincinnati a 56- All, however, appeared to be victory over No. 16 Louisville on 43 lead with just more than 6 forgiven by the time Gates Wednesday. minutes to play. Louisville never checked in to a round of Embattled junior forward threatened again. applause about 4 minutes in. The Yancy Gates added eight points The Cardinals have been one of Bearcats went right to him and and six rebounds for the the Big East’s biggest surprises, he scored an early basket as Bearcats (20-6, 7-6 Big East), entering the game in a tie for Cincinnati controlled play from who smothered the Cardinals to third in the conference despite a the outset, using an 11-0 run reach the 20-win plateau for the slew of injuries coach Rick Pitino fueled by some energetic defense first time since 2006. has called the “most annoying” of and stellar shooting by Wright to Terrence Jennings led his long career. take a quick 18-6 lead. Louisville (19-7, 8-5) with 12 Louisville is finally healthy, and The Bearcats attacked points but the Cardinals turned it Pitino said Tuesday he was eager Louisville’s matchup zone relent- over 15 times and never got into to see what the Cardinals could lessly on offense, then bottled up a rhythm in the face of do with a full complement of the Cardinals at the other end of Cincinnati’s tough defense. players. the floor. Louisville missed its Louisville shot a respectable 47 For a game at least, the first four 3-pointers and looked percent from the floor but made answer apparently was “not disorganized at times with start- just four of 17 3-pointers, five much.” ing point guard Peyton Siva miss- below its season average. Cincinnati’s defense had plenty ing most of the half with foul The Bearcats never trailed and to do with it. Pitino called the trouble. led by as many as 15 early in the previous matchup — a 69-66 win Freshman Elisha Justice even- second half. Louisville cut the by the Bearcats in last year’s Big tually followed Siva to the bench deficit to 43-38 with 13:15 to East tournament, the “ugliest” with two fouls of his own, forcing play but the Bearcats responded game in the history of Madison Preston Knowles to run the point. with seven quick points to beat Square Garden. It failed to spark the Cardinals, the Cardinals for the second Things weren’t much prettier and Cincinnati rolled into the straight time. on Wednesday, though you won’t break with a 36-24 edge, halfway Gates, who was suspended for hear Cincinnati complaining to the quality win it desperately a game earlier this month and after the two rivals spent 40 min- needed to bolster its hopes of benched in the second half of a utes tussling all over the Fifth- making the NCAAs for the first loss to St. John’s on Sunday, pro- Third Arena floor. time since 2005. page 18 The Observer N SPORTS Thursday, February 17, 2011 NHL Aoki continued from page 20

Kovalchuk scores to ment regional appearance in 42 years and nearly knocked off national power Texas in a lead Devils to win 25-inning game that would have sent Boston College to its first super regional appear- crowd, going to a knee and rub- ance in school history, but the Associated Press bing the ice as the crowd chant- Eagles fell short. Aoki and his NEWARK, N.J. — A revived ed ‘Kovy, Kovy, Kovy’ for the staff will seek to revitalize the Ilya Kovalchuk scored his 20th $100 million man they loved to Irish, and thus far he believes goal of the season and sixth in boo when things were bad earli- the transition has been well- seven games and the New Jersey er this season. received. Devils took another step in their Hedberg started his fourth “It seems to me that me and unlikely playoff push with a 3-2 straight game in place of Martin my staff have been well- victory over the Carolina Brodeur, who is sidelined with a received by the players, and I Hurricanes on Wednesday night. sprained right knee. He came up think they’ve done a good job Brian Rolston and Patrik Elias big to keep New Jersey ahead thus far,” Aoki said. “I think blew the game open with goals the rest of the period, stopping it’s been a pretty good transi- early in the third period as the Jerome Samson twice in close tion for all of us. The adminis- Devils won for the 13th time in and Erik Cole once. tration has been very support- 16 games and moved within 12 The Swede also got a break ive, and the alumni as well as points of eighth place in the when Eric Staal missed the net in the people in the community I Eastern Conference. the closing seconds of the period have met.” Johan Hedberg made 25 saves with a shot while all alone from Senior shortstop and captain for New Jersey, which was 27 between the circles. Mick Doyle echoed the coach’s points below the postseason cut- Rolston and Elias gave the sentiments, citing Aoki’s ener- off line heading into its game Devils a three-goal lead in the gy in practice. against Tampa Bay on Jan. 9. opening 1:59 of the final period. “The biggest difference The Devils are 13th in the East. After Hedberg stopped a shot between Coach Aoki and Sergei Samsonov scored for from the left circle by Joni Coach Schrage is coach’s ener- eighth-place Carolina, which Pitkanen, the Devils counterat- gy in practice,” he said. “It opened and closed its five-game tacked. Defenseman Anssi really helps get us up for prac- JULIE HERDER/The Observer road trip (1-3-1) with losses at Salmela set up a chance in close tice.” Joe Spano delivers a pitch in a game against Toledo last season. New Jersey. Tuomo Ruutu scored by Elias. Ward made the save, Engineering the turnaround The junior will be crucial to the success of new coach Mik Aoki. with 2.8 seconds to play to make but Rolston got the rebound this season will be a balanced it 3-2. between the circles and back- and young roster led by Doyle cute a gameplan.” State, Purdue, and Penn State. Kovalchuk, who had scored the handed the puck into an open and fellow captain and start- The coach added that in In a glimpse of the winning winning goal in the Devils’ previ- corner at 34 seconds. ing pitcher Brian Dupra. order for his team to achieve attitude he is bringing to the ous two games, put New Jersey Elias got his 14th of the season Though Aoki has not finalized success this season, they program, Aoki made his goals ahead for good in this one with a less than 90 seconds later, taking his starting lineup, he said would need to stay healthy. very simple for his first week- great effort. a cross-ice pass from Rolston at that Doyle, sophomore second “Our only glaring weakness end at the helm of the Irish Kovalchuk took a pass along the Hurricanes blue line, skating baseman Frank DeSico, center is depth. I’ve been saying to program. the goal line from Nick Palmieri, around a defender and beating fielder Charlie Markson, and people that we can win 35- “I want three wins,” Aoki skated out to the left point and Ward with a backhander in freshman infielder Eric Jagielo plus games, but if we suffer said. “These games count on then turned and skated back into close. would likely see time in the the wrong injury we could our record. What I want out of the left circle. Once he got to the Hedberg’s bid for his second starting nine. Aoki said his struggle to win 15. So hopeful- the weekend are three wins.” top of the circle, he hit the shutout of the season ended at team will feature strong pitch- ly the luck of the Irish is on The Irish play the Spartans brakes to shake off Joe Corvo, 8:17 when Jiri Tlusty gained con- ing and defense. our side with injuries.” at 4 p.m. Friday, Purdue waited for the defenseman to get trol of the puck after a faceoff to “Our strengths are going to The Irish begin their 2011 Saturday at 4 p.m. and Penn back into the play and then used the left of Hedberg, skated be pitching and infield campaign this weekend in State at 10 a.m. Sunday. him as a screen on a shot that behind the net and found defense,” he said. “We have Florida, for three games in the beat Cam Ward to the glove side. Samsonov for a tap-in from the some older pitchers who know Big East-Big Ten Baseball Contact Chris Allen at Kovalchuk then played to the crease. how to throw strikes and exe- Challenge against Michigan [email protected]

NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL Walker scores 31 points in win over Georgetown

first three points of it. Associated Press The game was a matchup of two of the top candidates for HARTFORD, Conn. — conference player of the year Kemba Walker had 31 points, in Walker, who is second in 10 assists and seven the league in scoring at 22.8, rebounds to lead No. 13 and Freeman, who is third Connecticut to a 78-70 victo- with an 18.5 average. This ry over No. 9 Georgetown on one went to Walker in a Wednesday night, snapping walkaway. the Hoyas’ eight-game win- It wasn’t just the points ning streak. Walker scored, it was how he Jamal Coombs-McDaniel scored them. had 23 points in his second With 13 minutes to play, he straight big game for the was covered by 6-10 Henry Huskies (20-5, 8-5 Big East), Sims on a switch. Walker who had lost three of their faked a move to get Sims to last five, including two at one side and threw the ball home. hard off the backboard, Chris Wright had 19 points jumped into the lane ahead for the Hoyas (20-6, 9-5), of everybody else, grabbed who went on their winning the rebound and tossed it in streak after starting confer- from about 4 feet to make it ence play 1-4. 53-46. Walker had a highlight reel The sellout crowd of 16,294 full of incredible drives to the at the XL Center was sudden- basket, with the 6-foot-1 jun- ly alive because of Walker ior going under, around and and he didn’t let them down. sometimes it seemed through A minute later he drove bigger defenders. through two defenders and Georgetown’s last lead was flipped the ball in to give the at 70-69 on a basket by Huskies a 57-48 lead. Austin Freeman with 4:01 His third amazing move left. But that was the Hoyas’ came with 8 minutes left, just last field goal of the game as after a technical foul was the Huskies closed on a 9-0 called against Connecticut run with Walker scoring the coach Jim Calhoun. Thursday, February 17, 2011 The Observer u TODAY page 19

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MEN’S LACROSSE SMC SWIMMING Chasing a title Belles hope for win at Notre Dame looks to build on last year’s near title tournament By MEGAN GOLDEN Sports Writer By KELSEY MANNING Sports Writer Though the Irish have been eagerly awaiting their national The Belles (1-5) will wrap championship rematch against up their season this weekend Duke this weekend, the off-sea- at t he a nnual M i chi ga n son provided the team with a Int erc ol l e gi ate At hl eti c chance to intensify their efforts Association (MIAA) champi- for charity through the local onships, an event hosted by community as well as through J eni so n H i gh S ch ool i n the Notre Dame student body. Jenison, Mich. Irish coach Kevin Corrigan Tho ugh the B ell es ha v e initiated a mentoring program struggled this season, there in which Notre Dame team have been bright spots. The members spent time with stu- te am ear ne d a vi ct ory dents at Marshall Middle agai ns t A lma o n Jan. 29 , School. Junior attacker Sean the ir fi rs t dua l m ee t w in Rodgers said the team members since Jan. 17, 2010, when served as role models for the the Saint Mary’s defeated students by spending quality Albion. time with them and developing Junior Audrey Dalrymple trust in one another as friends. and sophomore Ellie Watson “For the most part we dealt hav e a l so p ro vi d e d so me with kids who were often in im p re ss ive p e rf ormanc e s trouble or lacked a male role throughout the season. In the model in their life,” Rodgers Observer File Photo wi n ov er Alm a , Wat s on Senior David Earl chases an opponent during a match against Providence last season. see RANDALL/page 17 The Irish midfielder returns for his final year after a busy offseason with teammates. see WATSON/page 15

MEN’S TENNIS Doubles teams continue to provide crucial victories for Irish

By KATE GRABAREK [seniors] Stephen [Havens] and Irish did not earn the doubles Bayliss said adding a new addi- He added that winning at the top Tyler [Davis] were going to be a points was against No. 1 Virginia. tion to the lineup in freshman Greg is difficult as you are always facing Sports Writer potent combo because they have The Irish returned their full varsi- Andrews has also helped the lineup the other teams best players. good skills and plenty of experi- ty starting lineup from last season get a new perspective. “Nine matches into our schedule The No. 25 Irish have earned all ence, but the maturation of [junior] which Bayliss said is helping their “Greg Andrews has been all that Casey Watt has already played sev- the available doubles points in each Niall [Fitzgerald] and [sophomore] improved doubles play. He said they we expected and we expected a eral players who are going to be All of their matches except one this Spencer [Talmadge] has been great are also becoming more comfort- lot,” Bayliss said. “He has been rock Americans this year, as has Stephen season, something Irish coach to see. They are doing a terrific job able around the net with the solid and demonstrated poise in the Havens,” Bayliss said. Bobby Bayliss said has been and of reading returns and cutting balls increased levels of experience they face of significant adversity.” The Irish will try to continue their will continue to be key for their suc- off at the net.” have throughout the lineup. The bottom portion of the dou- winning ways in doubles in both cess this season. The Irish are coming off of two “We are playing better doubles bles lineup has also been very upcoming matches when they host “All of our doubles teams have big wins last weekend over this season because we return all of strong for the Irish early in the sea- Michigan and North Carolina this made good strides this year, but Michigan State and Marquette. last year’s starters and the experi- son, but Bayliss said they are look- weekend at the Eck Tennis Pavilion. particularly at No. 2 and No. 3 They claimed the doubles points in ence has been helpful, particularly ing to get more wins out of the No. where we have become pretty darn both matches. in making match adjustments,” 1 singles spot to bolster the lineup Contact Kate Grabarek at good,” Bayliss said. “We knew that The only time this season the Bayliss said. further. [email protected]

SMC BASKETBALL BASEBALL Belles win in Pink Zone event New season begins

By MATTHEW DeFRANKS with Aoki at the helm Sports Writer the strongest academic tradi- By CHRIS ALLEN Pink must be their color. The tions in not only the United Sports Writer Belles won this year’s Pink Zone States but the world, in addi- game, tripping up Adrian, 73-52. tion to having a great athletic Saint Mary’s, outfitted in Throughout his playing and tradition, including one in everything from pink shoelaces coaching career, new Irish baseball.” to pink headbands, pulled away head coach Mik Aoki has Aoki takes the reins of a in the second half on the found himself at strong insti- program that has been mired strength of a 27-5 run. The run tutions, including Davidson, in a down period after a run opened the Belles’ lead up to 24 Boston College and Columbia. of success in the early to mid- points. But when Notre Dame came 2000’s. In 2010, Schrage’s “We had to do a better job in calling in the offseason and final season, the Irish went the second half of boxing out. I asked Aoki to replace former 22-32 and failed to make the wasn’t too happy with our head coach Dave Schrage, the Big East tournament. Aoki rebounding in the first half,” new Irish skipper could not was hired to replace Schrage Belles coach Jenn Henley said. turn the offer down. after building up the Boston “We just picked up the intensity “When you look at Notre College program during his and got stops.” Dame, it’s a place that’s capa- four-year tenure as head By the time the Bulldogs (7-16, ble of attracting great kids,” coach. In 2009, the Eagles 4-12 MIAA) scored their ninth COURTNEY ECKERLE/The Observer Aoki said. “It has a niche, made their first NCAA tourna- Freshman Shanlynn Bias backs down on a defender from Hope College being the premier Catholic see HENLEY/page 15 Feb. 3. The Belles defeated Adrian 73-52 Wednesday night. institution, and it has one of see AOKI/page 18