The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s Volume 45: Issue 79 Thursday, February 2, 2012 Ndsmcobserver.com Ticket goes unchallenged in campus election Rocheleau, Rose only candidates to submit completed petition; Senate votes to proceed with contest By SAM STRYKER Constitution of the Under- Sophomore class presi- News Editor graduate Student Body. dent Nicholas Schilling, who If the order had passed, Ro- served as Senate Chairman For the first time in re- cheleau and Rose would have pro-tempore as Rocheleau corded history, Notre Dame assumed the positions of stu- was absent from the meeting, will hold a student body dent body president and vice said the group decided it was president and vice president president, respectively, with- in the best interest of the stu- election featuring only one out being elected by the stu- dent body to go forward with approved ticket. dent body. the election. Juniors Brett Rocheleau According to the recom- “The general feel from the and Katie Rose filed the only mendation, the request to Senate was they didn’t want completed official petition by suspend the elections was to deprive the student body the Jan. 27 deadline. If no made to save “financial and from the right to vote,” he write-ins are approved, they human resources that would said. “Also, in case there were will run unopposed in the otherwise be expended in the any write-in candidates they Feb. 8 election. conduction of an election.” wanted to make sure there Tuesday evening, the Stu- The recommendation was was an opportunity for those dent Senate voted against a filed because Rocheleau and candidates to come forward.” recommendation by the Ju- Rose were the only interested Sophomore Cait Ogren, dicial Council to suspend the candidates to file a successful ELISA DECASTRO | The Observer election, as outlined by the official petition. see ELECTIONS/page 5 Belles for Students network at Winter Career Fair

By LISA SLOMKA “The fair is a great way Fitness get News Writer to talk to people who have already had internships and Armed with crisp résumés, to get your name out there,” snappy suits and firm hand- Higgins said. “Advertising into shape shakes, hundreds of students doesn’t hire until they have descended on the Joyce Cen- a need. Typically you won’t ter Field House Wednesday to know if you have a job until By CAITLIN HOUSLEY speak with recruiters from July. I want to go into adver- Saint Mary’s Editor 130 companies at the Winter tising though, so I’m looking Career and Internship Fair. at those firms.” The women of Saint Mary’s Students from all colleges Like many other Career gained 134 new BFFs on Mon- and majors were invited to Fair attendees, senior mar- day — Belles for Fitness, that explore summer job oppor- keting major Lindsey Downs is. tunities and career options said she took time to pre- The Belles for Fitness pro- spanning several industries, pare for the fair prior to gram, created in 2008, encour- from accounting and market- speaking with companies ages participants to exercise ing to engineering and health she was interested in. 200 minutes per week over a care. “I researched the differ- five-week period. Senior marketing major ent companies that would Bridgette Van Schoyck Clark, Emma Higgins said the fair be present and what jobs fitness instructor and Belles for provided opportunities for they offered,” Downs said. Fitness director, said the students to network with Senior marketing major ALEX PARTAK/The Observer companies they are interest- Senior Christine Hamma talks to a representative from Target at see FITNESS/page 5 ed in working for. see FAIR/page 4 the Winter Career and Internship Fair in the JACC on Wednesday. Administrators dedicate new London Program building

By MEGAN DOYLE the beginning of the build- that eyesore was completely News Editor ing’s second semester as the transformed. new residential space for stu- “There was an incred- First the building housed a dents studying abroad in the ible process of renovating hospital for women and chil- capital of the United King- the building over less than a dren in the early 20th century. dom. year period actually, a major Then it was a gloomy, dilap- Since the building officially renovation project to turn it idated building in the back- opened in August 2011, Lon- into the very efficient and el- ground of a Sherlock Holmes don Program Director Greg egant building that it is now,” film. Kucich said it has been “a Kucich said. “I think you get Now it is home to more than major center for Notre Dame’s the impression when you go 130 Notre Dame students international operations in in there that it looks like a studying abroad in London London.” four-star hotel.” during the spring semester. The building had been The University previously University President Fr. abandoned and was “an eye- rented accommodations for John Jenkins and University sore” when Notre Dame be- its students in London, but administrators officially ded- gan its renovations, Kucich Kucich said owning a unique MEGAN DOYLE/The Observer icated Conway Hall during a said. property was financially ben Juniors Kailey Grant, left, and Dylan Tramontin, right, study in ceremony in London on Fri- When its first residents the common area of their flat in London’s Conway Hall. day. The dedication marked moved into the flats last fall, see CONWAY/page 5

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By CAROLYN GARCIA of the Zumba Instructor Net- is essentially an individual News Writer work (ZIN), Kinser said she sport, Hamman said her role receives CDs and DVDs with as an instructor has allowed Between schoolwork, so- suggested songs and chore- her to encourage class par- cializing and extracurricu- ography. ticipation in common fitness lar activities, many Notre Although the provided ma- goals. Dame students turn to fit- terial would simplify Kins- “Normally, working out is ness classes to incorporate er’s role as a Zumba instruc- more of a personal thing and exercise into their busy tor, she said she prefers to instructing’s more about pro- schedules. choreograph most of her own jecting what you want people But some students take material set to her favorite to do,” Hamman said. that commitment to fitness music, even if it requires Both Kinser and Hamman even further by working as more time and effort to do so. said they faced some initial RecSports student fitness in- “I really enjoy [choreo- difficulties leading their structors. graphing classes], but at first few classes. Senior Caitlin Kinser chan- the same time, it’s the hard- “Having the microphone nels her interest in dance by est and most time-consum- on definitely took some get- teaching Zumba, a dance- ing part,” Kinser said. “My ting used to. I think that was based fitness program that classes are the hardest involves routines set to inter- one hour, thing,” Kinser KIRBY MCKENNA/The Observer national music. After attend- but it may said. “Because Students exercise in a fitness class offered by RecSports. ing her first Zumba classes take me all “It’s always rewarding I did a lot of Classes are taught by both adult instructors and students. with a friend two summers day to make to see people doing dance in high ago, Kinser continued pursu- up new rou- something I enjoy and school, I’m Though developing class “There were people that I ing her interest in the pro- tines.” knowing that they are used to learn- workouts can be challeng- could see a physical differ- gram through a RecSports Senior Al- feeling the enjoyment that ing and doing ing, Hamman said she tries ence in, and that’s really re- class the following fall and lie Hamman I am trying to project.” choreogra- to motivate her students by warding, because ultimately became a licensed instructor decided to phy, but when providing them with fresh, you want to see your students that October. become an you’re dancing interesting workouts each succeed and you want to see For Kinser, the decision to indoor cy- Allie Hamman you don’t have week. them getting fitness results,” become a student instructor cling in- senior to tell people “You never want someone Kinser said. instead of a class participant structor af- what’s coming to come to a class and think, “It’s always rewarding to was an easy one. ter her own next, you just ‘I could have done this on my see people doing something I “I said to myself, ‘Okay, I instructor do it.” own. Why am I here?’” she enjoy and knowing that they could either pay to take the of two years encouraged her However, Kinser said those said. “You want to be push- are feeling the enjoyment class or I could get paid to to pursue the opportunity challenges gradually disap- ing them further than they that I am trying to project,” work out and do something through RecSports. To qual- peared as she became ac- would normally push them- Hamman said. that I love,’” Kinser said. “It’s ify for the position, Hamman customed to teaching her selves, which I think is the Students can visit a win-win situation.” took a grueling indoor cy- classes. goal of having a fitness in- recsports.nd.edu for more Kinser said student fitness cling instruction course that “After teaching for about structor.” information on student-in- instructors are responsible involved six hours of biking a month, I got comfortable Whatever the difficulties structed fitness courses and for creating unique rou- and a written exam. She is with it and started being of their respective positions, other RecSports fitness pro- tines and workouts for each now completing her second able to have fun when I was Kinser and Hamman agreed grams. class meeting and are free to year as a RecSports instruc- teaching, so now I’ve kind the rewards of seeing stu- choose accompanying music tor. of got my own style,” Kinser dents improve outweigh the Contact Carolyn García at for the classes. As a member Although indoor cycling said. challenges of their jobs. [email protected] page 4 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u News Thursday, February 2, 2012

Senate SGA Crawford addresses Group passes Senate resolution

By CAILIN CROWE “We are committed to get- be comprised of fifteen stu- College achievements News Writer ting as many students as dents who represent diverse possible to participate in interests and student in- The Saint Mary’s Col- the elections, whether by volvement at Saint Mary’s. By MARISA IATI your own niche in what you lege Student Government running or voting,” Brink The students will be divided News Writer might be interested in doing,” Association (SGA) passed said. by class year to guarantee Crawford said. legislation outlining the Brink said SGA hopes the fair representation of the Dean Gregory Crawford spoke The College of Science ex- future structure of Senate presence of the information- student body, with positions to Student Senate Wednesday panded its membership in the and announced the dates of al table will increase voter allocated for four seniors, about the College of Science’s Glynn Family Honors Program, the upcoming College-wide participation in the upcom- four juniors, four sopho- accomplishments since it set which endeavors to bridge the elections in their meeting ing election. Part of SGA’s mores and three first years. goals for development in 2008. arts, humanities and sciences, Tuesday. new structure will involve “SGA is extremely excited The College aimed to improve Crawford said. The student body election incorporating creative ways to introduce the new struc- its undergraduate program, Student body president Pat period will take place from to get more students to vote ture to students and pro- grow economically and advance McCormick said he has been in Feb. 27 to March 1. Candi- and promoting enthusiasm mote the new opportunities its Catholic character, Crawford conversation with the staff of dates for SGA, Residence about running for Senate. that students will have on said. Crawford focused on the the DeBartolo Performing Arts Hall Association, Student In its meeting, SGA also the Senate,” Brink said. College’s success in developing Center (DPAC) about creating Activities Board, Student Di- approved legislation out- its academic curriculum. an arts advisory council. versity Board, student body lining the new structure of Contact Cailin Crowe at “We really put a lot of effort “DPAC has been working to president and vice president the Senate, which will now [email protected] the last three years in biology,” really try to develop this pro- may begin campaigning he said. “A lot of the young peo- posal to really advance the Feb. 26. The results of the ple that we hired [for that de- arts at Notre Dame,” he said elections on March 1 will partment] we got from incred- after the meeting. “I think be announced the follow- ible schools.” they’re still determining what ing day. Crawford said the College of the membership of the coun- Senate and Class Board Science added a new depart- cil would be, but essentially it candidates may begin ment called Applied and Com- would be a means of providing campaigning March 4 for putational Mathematics and student input into the arts at the March 8 elections, Statistics, noting the Universi- Notre Dame and also work to with results announced ty’s previous lack of a variety of coordinate among students in March 9. Current juniors, statistics courses. efforts to advance advocacy for sophomores and first “It was becoming an issue the art community.” years can campaign for that we didn’t have the exper- McCormick said he also Senate positions during tise to really dig deep into some scheduled a meeting with the this period. of these questions that our re- South Bend Police Department Incoming first years searchers had,” Crawford said. next week to promote commu- will round out the Senate The College also launched a nity relations between Notre with elections in Septem- minor in sustainability last fall, Dame and South Bend. ber. Crawford said. The program, “We’re looking forward to SGA members will staff open to all students in all ma- just continuing to try to build an informational table jors and colleges, incorporates up good relations and also a from Feb. 13 to 17 to in- elements of science, human shared commitment to keeping troduce students to the health, the environment and the community safe,” he said. future structure of SGA. energy. Though the table’s loca- “There are different tracks Contact Marisa Iati at tion has yet to be deter- you can take, so you can … find [email protected] mined, SGA members will inform them about the election process, Ex- ecutive Secretary Emma “I’m looking at jobs with Brink said. Ernst & Young, Deloitte, PWC Fair and KPMG,” delCastillo said. “I’m staying for a fifth year continued from page 1 [master’s] in Accountancy, so I’m trying to get a feel for the Chrissy Carson said she used job market.” campus resources to prepare Alumni presenters and for the fair. PricewaterhouseCoopers em- “I had my résumé looked ployees Chris Cugliari and over and printed out some Lauren Wickel are proof of the business cards,” she said. career fairs’ success in plac- Students with career goals ing students in employment outside the traditional corpo- opportunities after gradua- rate world were able to speak tion. They both obtained in- with companies in specific in- terviews for their current dustries. Sophomore Science positions by attending Notre major Elizabeth Leonard said Dame career fairs. she came to the fair in search Cugliari said he attended of a position in a health-relat- every Notre Dame career fair ed industry. since the spring of his sopho- “This is the first career fair more year, and Wickel said I’ve been to. I’m looking for an she spoke with employers internship from either Cardi- at the fair during her junior nal Health, Stryker or Health- spring semester and senior scope,” Leonard said. fall semester. Although he began apply- Sophomore Civil Engineer- ing for positions with several ing and Spanish major Emily advertising firms prior to the Palmer said the career fairs fair, junior marketing major have given her the skills to Tom Temmerman wanted to put her best foot forward in speak with a few of the firms the often overwhelming job he applied to in person. market. “I have already applied to “[The fairs] are pretty help- [advertising] firms. One that ful. You learn how to talk both I’m interested in is Leo Bur- to interviewers and in the nett, and today I’m hoping to work place and how to articu- talk to them directly,” he said. late yourself well,” she said. Temmerman said he thinks Sophomore Jennifer Locon- the Career Fair provides Notre sole, who is studying the same Dame students the chance to fields as Palmer, said she has make valuable connections become more comfortable in that may lead to interviews what to do at the fairs. and eventually job offers. “The first one I went to, I “I know some people who’ve learned that I wasn’t really been asked for an interview good at it,” she said. “Now I’m and then have a job the next less nervous and know more day,” Temmerman said. about what to say and do, and Senior Accountancy and I should get better each fair I Spanish major Anna delCas- go to.” tillo came to the fair in search of a job with one of the “Big 4” Contact Lisa Slomka at accounting firms. [email protected] Thursday, February 2, 2012 The Observer u News ndsmcobserver.com | page 5

Shape Magazine ideas, recipes, Conway Fitness new ab routines, or discuss the helpful information put togeth- continued from page 1 continued from page 1 er for each huddle.” Clark added she is trying to need to walk about 15 minutes unhealthy fitness behaviors of freshen up the routine with to reach the London Center some students prompted her to new activity offerings for par- in Trafalgar Square for their create the program. ticipants this year. classes. “I started this program in “I’m trying to change it up “That not only provides stu- 2008 because as I would spend and keep it fresh and fun, so dents with a wonderful walk [about] three hours per day in [teams] will be getting free across the bridge every day, but the Angela [Athletic Facility], passes to some of the local it also integrates the two facili- I noted that one to two weeks facilities to change up their ties really nicely so we can do before Spring Break the stu- workouts,” she said. “They can academic events and cultural dents were in there killing go to the ICE [Athletic Center] events at Conway Hall, as well themselves with these ridicu- for a Piloxing class, Memorial as in the London Center,” he MEGAN DOYLE/The Observer lous marathon workouts to lose [Health and Lifestyle Center] said. “Notre Dame becomes their holiday pounds before [bi- to swim in the pool, Solace like a colossus with one foot in Junior Emily Houtsma cooks dinner in her London flat in Conway kini season],” Clark said. [Yoga Studio] for Hot Yoga and Trafalgar Square and another Hall. Houtsma and her flatmates share meals weekly. “I decided to develop a pro- the Kroc [Corps Community foot in South Bank, striding the gram that would help them Center] for the rock climbing Thames.” among different flats as well at the School of Oriental and Af- shed their holiday pounds safe- wall. I also have guest trainers Conway Hall is also located when students get together rican Studies through the Uni- ly over a [five] week period in- coming in on the weekends to next to one of the campuses of through meals,” Kucich said. versity of London and 22 are stead of two.” take the girls through some fun King’s College in London, and “Along with that … arranging Notre Dame law students. Stu- Clark said Belles for Fitness Belles for Fitness workouts.” students have access to the col- for dinners in your flats means dents from other universities helps students safely shed their Clark’s creative ideas have lege’s student union, gym and going out in London and shop- occupy the remaining spots. winter break weight by en- produced positive results for library facilities. ping in London and going to At the dedication ceremo- couraging participants to form Belles for Fitness. The pro- “One of the challenges of the markets and engaging with ny, Jenkins said the building teams of two to 10 people for gram’s record turnout over the London program tradition- London life, rather than just go- strengthens Notre Dame’s his- motivation and moral support. past four years is 150 partici- ally has been for students to ing to a dining hall the way you torical ties to London. “Research has proved over pants, and this year’s pace is move outside of the Notre Dame would at Notre Dame.” “Notre Dame has had a pres- and over that women have a on track with that record, with friend-work of living together, Junior Dylan Tramontin said ence in London since 1968, greater chance of success with 24 teams totaling 134 students taking classes together, which the apartment-style living in when our first students came the support of their friends and and faculty members partici- has its benefits but has its limi- Conway Hall helped her get to here to study law,” Jenkins said. family; thus, the teams,” she pating so far. tations too because as an in- know the other members of her “Since that time, we have been said. As a team-based initiative, ternational student, one really study abroad program. able to expand our interna- And the choice of a 200-min- Belles for Fitness helps stu- wants to become immersed in “I love how it encourages a tional presence here, enabling ute weekly fitness goal was no dents push themselves to work local contacts and meet new sense of community, even more the Colleges of Arts and Letters, accident either, Clark said. out not only on an individual people,” Kucich said. so than the dorms,” Tramontin Business Administration and “The goal of 200 minutes level but also as integral mem- “This opportunity to link with said. Engineering to develop their comes from the recommenda- bers of a team. King’s College in this way is ac- Tramontin and junior Kailey own programs in London as tion of the American College of “In January and February, complishing or fulfilling one of Grant, who live together in a flat well.” Sports Medicine that we need to we can easily go 10 days with- the principle goals for this pro- with eight other girls, said they Kucich said the building exercise 300 minutes per week out seeing any sunshine, which gram, which has been a chal- especially enjoy cooking with opens new doors for the ex- to prevent weight gain,” Clark makes it easy to hibernate in lenge for many years now. So we their roommates and gather- panding international pro- said. “So 300 minutes minus our nice warm dorm rooms are overjoyed at the connection ing for meals around their large grams at Notre Dame. about 100 minutes of walking and eat comfort food, cooped we have now with a British uni- dinner table. “The number one issue is on campus to and from classes up with all the germs that run versity and its environment.” “I love our weekly flat din- Notre Dame’s commitment to equals 200 minutes.” rampant through campus,” Students living in Conway ners,” Grant said. expanding and strengthen- Clark said various types of Clark said. “This program gives Hall are equipped with kitch- Conway Hall accommodates a ing its international centers, in exercise count as fitness, in- the girls that little extra push en and living spaces, and the total of 268 students, according London in particular because cluding cardiovascular and to get out and exercise, relieve building also includes small to a University press release. this is the flagship international strength training, flexibility, some stress, build up their im- study areas, a chapel and a stu- Kucich said 132 of those stu- study abroad program, but also fitness classes, exercise videos mune system, work the kinks dent activities center for larger dents are Notre Dame under- around the world,” he said. and sports. out and exercise their most im- gatherings. graduates participating in the Teams are also encouraged portant muscle — their heart.” “You develop community London program, six are Notre Contact Megan Doyle at to exercise and meet outside of Clark has a simple message within individual flats and Dame undergraduates studying [email protected] the Angela Athletic Facility. for students considering joining “[Teams] come together once the initiative: “Just do it.” a week for a ‘team huddle’ to keep each other motivated,” Contact Caitlin Housley at Clark said. “[They can] share [email protected]

ticket emerge through this Elections process is unheard of. “If for some reason in the continued from page 1 past somebody has dropped out or has been deemed in- eligible for some reason and president of elections, said the ticket has wanted to con- the circumstances surround- tinue with a new candidate, ing this election were unprec- that has happened before, but edented in recent history. never in a situation like this,” “Since 1996, there has been she said. no situation like this,” she Ogren said it is too soon to said. “Whether one happened decide if there will be a de- before, we don’t have record bate or public forum in which of.” students can discuss campus Though Rocheleau and issues with eligible candi- Rose will run unopposed on dates. the ballot, write-in candi- “We just found out the elec- dates have the opportunity tion will be proceeding, so to be approved up until mid- there are some things we night Monday. are going to have to take As outlined by the Consti- into consideration with these tution, those interested in unique circumstances,” she running as write-ins must said. “The one thing we know provide 100 extra unique sig- is the election will take place natures in addition to the 700 as planned.” signatures mandatory for all Though Rocheleau and candidates. They must also Rose are the only official furnish proof of academic ticket, Ogren said she hopes good standing from the First students approach this year’s Year of Studies or the Office election as they have in the of the Registrar, and prove past. good disciplinary standing as “We are hoping that stu- determined by the Office of dents will participate in this Residence Life. election as fully as if it were According to Ogren, no a normal year,” she said. “We write-in candidate has been hope that everyone considers approved yet. it their duty to the Student Ogren said that while write- Union to vote for the candi- in candidates have been ap- date they see fit for the posi- proved in Student Govern- tion regardless of the unique ment elections in the past, circumstances.” they have usually replaced a candidate on a ticket. She Contact Sam Stryker at said having an entirely new [email protected] page 6 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com Thursday, February 2, 2012

Inside Column The value of a ‘like’ Senior year, What is a “like” worth? proven business model. To justify a $100 billion valuation, It’s nice to get the occasional per- Of course, the dot-com bubble burst however, the Facebook model has to be sonal validation. When one of your long ago, but investors still flock to good for more than advertising. The no regrets friends “likes” your post on Facebook, revolutionary technologies like Face- market, at least, thinks it is. he or she is tell- book. The Facebook IPO is expected to Facebook began as a pioneer in the ing the world Grace Concelman raise at least $5 billion, which would communication revolution, but its real This is it. The moment I’ve been that they, too, place it within the top ten U.S. IPOs. value is its use of the information it has waiting for my whole life. Tonight agree that you Options and That would value the company gathered through fostering communi- is the night I turn 21. When the are incredibly Futures between $75 and $100 billion. As a cation and networking of its users. clock strikes 12:00 and my Mac- witty/beautiful/ comparison, McDonalds and Anheuser- Facebook continues to develop tech- book calendar tells me it’s finally raising an important social issue. Busch are both currently worth about nology to aggregate and analyze the Feb. 3, 2012, I’ll It feels good to be liked. $100 billion, and Amazon is valued at massive amount of data generated each let out a sigh of You could say “likes” are priceless about $82 billion. Sounds reasonable, day on the site — data about you and relief while casu- because they relieve the remnants of right? me. Tag suggestions? Location check- ally sipping a legal our middle school insecurities. But But McDonalds sells Big Macs, An- ins? Facebook knows where you are, drink. Along with any good economist knows nothing is heuser-Busch sells beer and Amazon what you’re doing and whom you’re that sigh, though, priceless, and pretty soon we’ll get to sells everything except Big Macs and with. It knows the ebb and flow of your I’ll shed a tear or find out what all of those “likes” are beer. These companies have products, high school relationships and which two. You see, I am worth in cold hard cash. services, plants, customers and, most restaurants are gaining popularity in the second-to-last On Wednesday, Facebook filed for importantly, profits. your town, all because you and 800 bil- last senior to turn an initial public offering (IPO), to What does Facebook have? Data. lion people are willing to share. 21 (Pat Coveney is Thomas La take place later this spring. An IPO is Facebook has 800 million users If you think about it, there’s a lot that last, in case you were the first time a private company sells who have created a profile and made Facebook could glean from this data. wondering), and that Staff stock to the public, thereby becoming friends and tell those friends about People’s locations could predict traf- is not an easy title to Photographer a publicly traded company. Since pub- all of the cool stuff they do. Every day fic patterns or the spread of disease. give up. You don’t go lic companies have to submit finan- 400 million users log on to upload 250 The types of pages they link to could all your life as the youngest person cial statements to the Securities and million photos, share the latest viral indicate political leanings, intelligence in the room just to be put on the Exchange Commission, we’re about videos and “check up on” friends from or even credit worthiness. At the most same playing field as everyone else to get a little more information about the past. Most importantly, though, extreme, the possibilities bring a whole by some legal threshold. My time is our beloved social network. each user is connected to an average of new meaning to creeping on someone. here, but I’m not ready to go. What if IPOs happen almost every day with- 80 pages, groups or events that mimic Of course the key question moving I didn’t have to? out any fanfare, but not this one. his or her real-life social interactions. forward is whether all of this data will Today is Groundhog Day, after The first time the general public ac- What do all those “likes” add up to? add up to long-term profits for Face- all. What if, like Bill Murray, I kept tually started caring about IPOs was Right now they add up to an adver- book. If it does, investors are going to reliving today over and over again? in the late 1990s. We were finishing tiser’s dream. Not only do advertisers have a whole lot to “like.” Wouldn’t that be ironic? What if I up elementary school, busy trading have people “liking” their pages, they never turned 21 and became forever pastel gel pens and Pokémon cards know whom those people interact with. Grace Concelman is a senior majoring stuck in a state of underage youth, while the “adults” were going wild If your friend likes something, odds are in finance and philosophy. She can be reveling in my inability to buy girls buying stock in any company that that you will, too, and since you both reached at [email protected] drinks or set foot inside the Backer? had “technology” or “internet” in the spend so much time on the site, odds The views expressed in this column What if I never had to be an adult, description, regardless of whether are also pretty high that you’ll see an are those of the author and not neces- never had to grow up? that company earned profits or had a ad and click through. sarily those of The Observer. Don’t get me wrong, I can’t wait to turn 21. I’ve been looking forward to this day since I learned the effects of drinking when mixed with fun. But there’s a part of me that’s refusing to let go. Besides, there are plenty of ‘Father, I have had impure thoughts’ advantages to being underage while everyone else is raging hard. Big test coming up and have to study? Oops I could never list all the things that imagine. The love of God is free. The only “impure thought” I can really have sorry, can’t go out because I’m not I love about being a priest. There are love of God is unconditional. God initi- is that I am not totally loved by God or 21. “Hey can you buy me a case for very many. Of the top things that I ates this love in each one of us. God that I am unlovable or that something my dorm party this weekend?” Nope, love about being a priest is the in- loves us when we sin and when we that I have done could cause God to sorry, I’m not 21. Although perks of credible privi- don’t sin. God loves us when we suc- withhold His love from me. being underage are nice, my hesita- lege that it is Father Joseph V. ceed and when we fail. God loves us These thoughts are impure because tion stems from a deeper realization. to hear confes- Corpora, CSC when we win and when we lose. God they are so against the love and nature The longer I think about it, the sions. I am al- loves us when we turn towards Him of God. That is more impure than any more I realize that tonight is not ways grateful to Guest Columnist and when we turn away from Him. God other “impure thought.” My most im- about me. It’s not about manhood. be able to be a loves us without reason. pure thought is that I could be outside It’s not about getting wasted. It’s not minister, unworthy that I am, of God’s The Scriptures tell us that God’s of the love and embrace of God. even about Club Fever. No, tonight grace and mercy in the confessional. love is like the rain, which falls on the I wish that this would be the under- is about the Class of 2012. Tonight I have the privilege of hearing con- good and on the bad. God loves us in standing that we might have of impure is about our collective 21st birthday. fessions a lot at Notre Dame — most season and out of season. God loves us thoughts. God’s love is so overwhelm- It’s a sobering thought, graduation. often in the Basilica, on NDEs and re- when we are hopeful and when we are ing and so great and so large that to Some of us are sprinting to the fin- treats, and sometimes in my room in despairing. God loves us when we do doubt it or to think that you are outside ish, excited at the prospect of what Dillon Hall. One of the most common good and when we do evil. of it is what real impurity is. awaits us. The rest of us are going things that I hear is, “Father, I have St. Paul repeatedly assures us that to be dragged out by our ankles had impure thoughts.” I hear it a lot. I nothing can separate us from God’s This week’s column is written by Fr. swearing that these were the best suppose that most priests do. love. Even if we wanted to escape from Joseph V. Corpora, CSC., the Director of four years of our lives. (Let’s not kid While I know what the penitent God’s unconditional love, we could not. University-School Partnerships with the ourselves, it’s only downhill from means by saying “impure thoughts,” I God loves us at every moment of our Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) here). However we choose to look wish to look at a different meaning or existence. If God stopped loving us for and an Assistant Rector in Dillon Hall. back on our time here, let’s not look take on these words. a split second, we would become like a He is a sinner whose sins are forgiven. back in regret. As exciting as dorm Not one of us could really begin to grease spot on the floor somewhere. He can be reached at [email protected] parties and off-campus ragers may understand the unconditional and I long to know that love more deeply. The views expressed in this column be, an entirely new world awaits us. ever-present love of God. The love I want to be penetrated by that love to are those of the author and not We’re legal now. Let’s make the most of God is greater than what we can the core of my being. I think that the necessarily those of The Observer. of what life’s proverbial Mulligan’s and Kildare’s have to offer us. So, seniors, let this final semes- ter serve as our birthday party. Let’s celebrate like we’ll never get a Quote of the day Weekly Poll chance at being 20 years old again. Climb Stepan. Run the Holy Half. Go What’s the best part to Feve sober. (Warning: Some re- gret may be involved). Because when “Those who control their of the Super Bowl? we’re stepping into the Stadium passions do so because come May, when we’re minutes away their passions are weak The advertisements from turning 21, wouldn’t it be nice enough to be controlled.” The food not to have to ask, “What if?” The uniforms William Blake The rivalry Contact Thomas La at English illustrator & poet [email protected] Vote by 5 p.m. Thursday at The views expressed in the Inside ndsmcobserver.com Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Thursday, February 2, 2012 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com page 7 Ron Paul’s undesired candidacy

The GOP field currently features three the desire to be president, but it has since even a shadow of a doubt about whether cost so much? More individuals donate presidential candidates who appear will- changed. Isn’t it funny how a tumultu- that desire will stay lit for eight challeng- personal money to Paul’s campaign than ing to do anything short of making a deal ous four months of polling and a strong ing years, don’t run. any other candidate’s. Given this, the with the devil simply to be addressed as showing in Iowa can suddenly make a I, like the vast majority of Americans, grand promotion of ideas which we are ‘Mr. President’ come 2013. But the fourth man want to be leader of the free world? also grow tired of watching candidates seeing seems excessively expensive, and candidate seems It is more likely the case that Paul bash one another month after month. A ironic, considering that the man at the fine with keeping John Sandberg actually does not want to become the primary battle filled with attacks and center of the campaign has long been a the title ‘Dr. Paul.’ president. Benton’s quote did seem to be counterattacks — like we just saw take crusader against excessive spending. Just ask Ron Paul’s Columnist pretty cut and dry. Even now, with mil- place in Florida — often reaffirms the Paul has strong academic credentials, campaign chair- lions of dollars in campaign funds and reasons why so many people find politics a history of military and governmental man, Jesse Benton, whose words were resilient polling numbers, some maintain entirely unattractive. service and unflinching resolve in his featured in a September issue of Time that his campaign is about ideas. There Say what you will about the personali- beliefs on governmental policy. Not to Magazine: is the notion that the presidential elec- ties, policies and/or credibility of Rom- mention he’s easily the most entertaining “He does not have a great personal tion is Paul’s platform for spreading the ney, Gingrich and Santorum, but nobody guy to watch in the Republican debates. desire to be the President,” said Benton. message of minimized government, and can deny that they want the job. This For these things he should be applauded. Come again? any discussion on winning or losing is alone anyone can appreciate, even if we In a presidential election, however, Paul is a man with intellect, experi- secondary. don’t necessarily appreciate the distaste- these merits don’t mean a thing when ence and the courage to present radical All of this is enough to make many ful ways in which they compete. some voters still aren’t convinced that ideas in an environment full of empty Americans crazy. We are talking about As far as “spreading a message” is con- you want the job. rhetoric. But he should not be running the presidency, the highest office in the cerned, why does Paul’s platform need for president. land, a position that only a handful of to be the presidential election? Aside John Sandberg is a sophomore politi- Perhaps we need to take Mr. Ben- people have known and some of the most from the fact that he has already run for cal science major from Littleton, Colo. ton’s quote in context. After all, it was extraordinary people have served. Sure, president twice before, Paul serves in the He is a fan of the Chicago Cubs, Dave published at a time when Paul’s clos- a few dim bulbs slipped into the White U.S. Congress and sits on the House Com- Matthews Band and good Mexican food. est competitor in the polls was Michele House over the years, but overall the in- mittees on Foreign Affairs and Financial He can be reached at [email protected] Bachmann and he was still trailing not stitution has shown bright. So if someone Services, some influential stages in and The views expressed in this column only Mitt Romney, but Rick Perry as well. lacks the burning desire to go after it of themselves. are those of the author and not neces- Maybe at the time he truly did not have with all that he or she has, or if there is And why must this campaign of ideas sarily those of The Observer.

Letters to the Editor Protecting So long bike shop, sustainability the right to Dear Students and Faculty, This may come as a surprise to some of you, but the Notre Dame Bike Shop is closing indefinitely this semester. It has been wonderful serving the Notre Dame community by working at the bike shop for the past three years. For those of choose you who haven’t heard of the bike shop, it provided free bicycle repair for Notre Dame students and workers. We repaired 331 bikes last school year and also fixed-up old bikes for priests and rectors on campus. All parts we used were salvaged The recent issue of the availability of from bikes NDSP collects at the end of the year. contraceptives on Notre Dame’s campus This leads me to two main reasons why the shop closing is such a big loss for the Notre Dame community: sustainabil- has sparked much controversy. A letter ity and safety. Our school is making great strides to become a greener, more sustainable family. The bike shop was one from the officers of Notre Dame’s Right of the most sustainable endeavors on campus: all parts were reused from old bikes, all junk parts were recycled and, of to Life Club (Feb. 1) states that artificial course, the shop encouraged riding bikes, the most efficient form of transportation. contraception is “neither a ‘right’ nor The shop was also responsible for promoting safety across campus. A large number of repairs were on broken brakes. health care.” I would like to respec- I imagine that now most students don’t have the resources readily available to fix their broken brakes. Therefore, in the tively disagree. coming months there may be many students speeding through campus without a way to stop for that freshman looking The choice of whether or not to use for Geddes Hall or that Jimmy John’s driver zipping into campus for a fast drop-off. prescriptive contraceptives is a choice It won’t take much to restart this invaluable service. All we need is a heated garage where we can store tools and involving a woman’s body and subse- bikes. NDSP is willing to reopen the shop, but for that to happen there needs to be a visible and vocal desire for it. So, I quently her health. The act of procre- encourage anyone who is reading this to write into the Observer or email me ([email protected]) with a positive bike ation involves carrying a baby that is shop experience or even just a wish for this free and friendly service to be available to the Notre Dame family once again. taxing on both the physical health of the woman and on the emotional health Jon Schommer of both the man and the woman. It is a junior difficult decision to make that certainly Knott Hall concerns multiple aspects of the par- Feb. 1 ents’ health. The officers’ letter also quotes the Catechism of the Catholic Church (2399) stating, “Without the [unitive and procreative] aspects the sexual SMC is doing it right act is stripped of its meaning, and man and woman fail to give themselves to each other in complete love.” The deci- Regarding medical amnesty in the Observer’s Jan. 27 article, “ND explains lack of medical amnesty,” Brian sion whether or not to have children Coughlin stated, “It is hard to fathom one Notre Dame student acting so much out of a perceived self-interest that involves many factors in a person’s life, they may not help a fellow student in need because they are more worried about potential discipline.” such as finances, the woman’s job and In my mind, this situation is easy to fathom. Let’s say that a friend of mine is extremely inebriated and I’m really the current health of both parents. not sure whether he or she needs medical help. Of course, the smart thing to do is err on the side of caution. How- The decision to hold off on having ever, the threat of discipline stands as the primary motivation to do otherwise. children or to not have children at all There’s a simple rule of economics that states that people respond to incentives. Discipline is a significant disin- does not diminish the love between two centive when one is unsure if their friend needs help. It is also important to bear in mind that the people making people. The love expressed through in- these decisions are often inebriated as well; they can’t be expected to make rational choices. tercourse is defined by much more than The University should be more concerned with ensuring the safety of students than its right to discipline. the possibility of procreation. I realize that not everyone has these Brian Appleton same opinions and that it is their junior right to form their own opinions, but Morrissey Hall it is also their right to be able to take Feb. 1 prescriptive contraceptives if they so desire. The University’s denial of Matthew Planell coverage of these prescriptions in their junior health insurance strips this right away Morrissey Hall from many women whose thoughts Feb. 1 differ from that of the Catholic Church. I am happy that the right to choose has come full-force to Notre Dame in terms of reproductive services.

Evan Graham sophomore Carroll Hall Feb. 1 page 8 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com Thursday, February 2, 2012

By PATRICK McMANUS Perhaps because car in- this genre of commercial has Scene Writer surance is so boring and the any staying power, but it repre- different companies all offer sents good initiative. The Super Bowl, in addition basically the same thing, many The Old Spice commercials to being a showcase for some car insurance commercials featuring “The Man Your Man of America’s finest football, is are among the best that air Could Smell Like,” Isaiah Mus- also famous for having the best throughout the year. tafa, are fantastic. Something commercials. Rightfully so, a One of the best is the series about the way he talks, the lot of time is spent discussing of Allstate commercials in crisp colors and the striking the best of those commercials. which actor Dean Winters por- visual effects make those com- But the commercials that air trays Mayhem. Always clad in mercials endlessly entertain- every other day of the year his black suit, he personifies a ing. The Old Spice commercial often go unsung, probably variety of dangers on the road with Terry Crews’ brain flying because most of them are un- that might cause an accident around is not as good. interesting, annoying distrac- and hence bring insurance into All of the above commercials tions from our favorite televi- the mix. They are quite humor- are worthwhile, but undoubt- sion programs. However, the ous. edly the greatest advertising best of the best ordinary time Another great car insur- character of our time is the Dos commercials deserve some ance commercial of the pres- Equis’ “Most Interesting Man in recognition before the furor ent is the Geico one featuring the World.” Those commercials over Super Bowl ads begins in a woman driving home with a drastically increased sales of earnest. pig in the back seat, literally the product they were advertis- There are probably some going “wee, wee, wee” all the ing, entertained America and hilarious or otherwise effective way home. Sure, it is random spawned an Internet meme. commercials out there, which, and maybe a little bit annoy- What more could one ask for? despite the technical facility ing, but the pig is so cute and Unfortunately, for every good with which they were assem- the concept so elegant that the commercial there are count- bled, are obscure. whole package is endearing. less bad ones. The current In this age of Hulu and DVRs, The same cannot be said for most annoying commercial has and with the myriad choice the sequel with the pig on the to be the AT&T spot with the of cable channels, it is all too zip line, however. tailgating guys and their 4G easy to circumvent or simply One of the most interesting phones dismissing everyone miss the majority of television commercials to pop up in a else who has slower phones. adverts. So only those com- while is the Direct TV com- It seems like 4G technology mercials that have attained mercial that features a series of makes peoples jerks. Hopefully a very high degree of market causal relationships beginning in between the drives of Sun- saturation are discussed in with having cable and waking day’s big game, a host of new the national forum. Because up in a roadside ditch. On first advertisements will enter the these commercials are aired viewing it is something of a pantheon of great commercials. so frequently and widely, it is revelation, though the novelty especially important that they does subsequently wear off. Contact Patrick McManus at be entertaining. It remains to be seen whether [email protected]

By KEVIN NOONAN Pick a quarterback to hate, The best way to handle it is Scene Writer you’ll fit right in. to just pretend like you know Nothing bonds sports fans what’s going on. Cheer when This is the Scene section, not more than common hatred, and everyone else cheers, boo when the Sports section. I know that. there is so much to go around everyone else boos. Football If you read Scene regularly, you in this game you really can’t teams only get three timeouts know that. But this week is one go wrong. Just pick someone to per half; maybe think about of those rare times when the actively root against and your limiting yourself to three single most important event in friends will both be surprised questions about the rules and the entertainment industry is a by your sports knowledge and gameplay per half. sports event — the Super Bowl. respect you as a person. Now if you’re a Scene regular, There are two safe bets in The snacks aren’t healthy, we there’s at least a mild chance this game — the two quarter- know. that you’re not a big sports fan. backs, Tom Brady (Patriots) Part of the Super Bowl But this being America and and Eli Manning (Giants). Why tradition for most people is an what not, there’s a great chance people hate Tom Brady is pretty abundance of food. No, it’s not that at least some of your simple: He’s wildly success- healthy. We know that, we ac- friends are and that you’re go- ful. And if there’s one thing cept it and we move on. ing to get roped into watching that people will hate you for in Football is a dangerous sport. the Super Bowl with them. sports, it’s killing dogs. No, just You take risks. This can be an uncomfortable kidding, it’s being successful. experience; if you don’t care Ironically, being successful is If all else fails, there is one about the game, don’t know also the only way to be forgiven thing that every football fan anything about football or both, for something horrific, like a can agree on (outside Boston): it can cause tension between dog fighting scandal. But that’s Bill Belichick is evil. you and your friends. No fear, a topic for another time. Bill Belichick is the head here are a few things to re- Eli Manning is a little more coach for the Patriots. You can member on Sunday to make a difficult to explain. He’s been recognize him by the nasty smooth game for everyone. portrayed, fairly or not, like sweatshirt he wears and the an overrated, possibly selfish maniacal scowl etched across This is football, not a fashion brat ever since he came in the his face. show. league. He also plays in New Belichick has a whole host of There are few things more York, and after being suc- factors going against him. He’s irritating while watching a cessful, the second best way successful. Boom, people hate football game than someone (although slightly redundant) to him. He coaches in Boston, the commenting on the style sense get yourself hated in sports is to second worst city in America in of the uniforms. play for a New York team. terms of the people-will-hate- If you don’t believe me, start Moral of the story: Complain you factor (also known as the doing it on Sunday and watch every once in a while when “Johnny Damon” factor). the collective rolling of eyes your player of choice makes a No matter how successful he that you get in response. One good play, and your friends will is, he always comes off like an team will be in blue. One team cut you some slack when you ungrateful jerk in interviews. will be in white. That should don’t understand what “first And on top of it all, he’s really, be the extent of your concern down” means. really successful. about uniforms. So if you ever find yourself in I know Tom Brady is mar- If you don’t understand, just a tight spot, or make an egre- ried to a supermodel. I’m also pretend. Dear God, please just gious error (like calling a field well aware of his objective pretend. goal a free throw, or saying attractiveness. I’ll make you This is really a big one. It’s that the Patriot’s uniforms are a deal, and I’m sure any good okay if you don’t understand tacky), just cover it up with one sports-loving man would agree everything that’s going on. You of these: “Yeah, but Belichick with me here — if you don’t think I know what peep-toe is the worst, right guys?” And talk about Gisele and fashion heels are? Or who Valentino now you’re the most popular during the Super Bowl, then I Garvani is? No, I don’t. And person in the room. won’t talk about Tom Brady and your sports fan friends won’t football while I’m watching the expect you to know every detail Contact Kevin Noonan at Victoria’s Secret Fashion show. of the game either. [email protected] ELISA DE CASTRO | Observer Graphics Thursday, February 2, 2012 The Observer | ndsmcobserver.com page 9

Restaurants Week Tiffany Haddish and DJ3J “The Princess Bride” A Fantastic Afternoon with Restaurants in Downtown Legends Browning Cinema Georges Melies South Bend 10 p.m. $3 Browning Cinema All day Free Midnight $3 Discounted meals at selected 3 p.m. restaurants Comedian Tiffany Haddish The ‘80s fantasy classic, has performed at comedy ven- about the vivid characters of Pioneering filmmaker Georg- The second annual “Eat. ues around the world and ap- a children’s storybook, is the es Melies was the subject of Drink. Downtown South Bend” peared in guest spots on shows first of this semester’s Midnight Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-nom- is upon us. Through Feb. 4, such as “My Name is Earl” and Movie series at the Browning inated “Hugo.” A screening various restaurants in Down- “It’s Always Sunny in Philadel- Cinema. Spawning such clas- Saturday at 3 p.m. will feature town South Bend will feature phia.” She will perform at Leg- sic lines as “Hello. My name is a collection of the director’s specials and discounts on their ends beginning at 10 p.m., fol- Inigo Montoya. You killed my short works, while the Sun- food and beverages. Each par- lowed by an old school hip-hop father. Prepare to die”; “As you day program will present his ticipating restaurant offers a DJ set from DJ3J at midnight. wish” and “Have fun stormin’ most famed film, “A Trip to special dinner menu for $25 Legends is always free for stu- da castle,” “The Princes Bride” the Moon,” and a documentary along with various other dis- dents and the event is open to is the perfect way to cap off about its creation, “The Ex- counts on individual items. all ages. your Saturday night. traordinary Voyage.”

By COURTNEY ECKERLE said, no future for you/no future Finn comically croons, “I wish I Scene Writer for me.” was with Jesus when I met you The Americana flair emerges ... You’d give yourself right up to “Good old Freddy Mercury’s the again in the emotionally taut, me.” He continues, “It’s hard to only guy who advises me,” The “When No One’s Watching,” which suck with Jesus in your band,” a Hold Steady front man Craig Finn tells a tale about telling tales, clear reference to the Notre Dame belts on his first solo venture, something any Texan would heart- marching band. “Clear Heart Full Eyes,” in true ily get behind. In “Western Pier,” Finn char- cool-guy fashion. Really, invok- “There’s somethin’ in how well acterizes Jesus as a judge: “He is ing the name of Freddy in a song you tell the story/The way you kind, and he’s just.” But it isn’t all is second only to well ... God, and overcame the odds all stacked happy-go-lucky religious hand- this album sees Finn doing that against you/The way that you holding. There’s real doubt and too. Rock idolatry and religion, all prevailed in the face of greater pondering in his lyrics. In “Hono- in one album. Let the smiting and danger/The way at first that they lulu Blues,” he laments, “All those lightning strikes begin. misunderstood you ... That’s the hymns you learn as a kid and they The Hold Steady is currently pieces come together that’s these make perfect sense to you,” and working on their sixth album, but things I keep hearing, about the “you’ve got to think that maybe fans shouldn’t worry; this solo hero that you are when no one’s Jesus isn’t getting through.” debut is not a sign of the dreaded watching.” However, the lyrics conclude, band-pocalypse breakup. In other Another bit of the Texas ele- “We’re all good, we’re all bad, words, no need for a Destiny’s ment that comes out in the album we’re euphoric and we’re sad,” Child-era flashback. is when Finn, in true Hold Steady reflecting this up and down, light The album was recorded in style, mentions “The Wagon and dark, saints and sinners Austin, Texas, with Spoon’s Wheel” in more than one song. (mostly sinners) album. As with producer Mike McCarthy. Use The band commonly encourages any good solo venture, Finn’s core local musicians and add in a nod the interaction of people and plac- fans will feel at home, while at the to television show “Friday Night es across songs and albums. Also, same time new fans will be wel- Lights” (a clever switch up of its the description sounds like a place comed in this Americana infusion. mantra, “Clear Eyes Full Hearts that would have great barbecue. Can’t Lose”), and you have a rock Finn is a rarity in the rock Contact Courtney Eckerle at and roll front man in Finn who is world. He is openly Catholic (he [email protected] seriously dipping his toe into the gives up drinking every year for Americana pool. Lent) and is an avid sports fan, Lighter musically but lyrically although only one side of his Craig Finn darker than the usual Hold Steady personality is reflected in this fare (see the band’s 2008 album album. “Clear Heart Full Eyes” “Clear Heart Full Eyes” “Stay Positive”), most of the tracks often weaves religion throughout, Label: Vagrant Records reflect the yin and yang otherwise a common thread that continues known as the human condition. through all of his tracks, although If You Like: The Hold Steady, Bruce Dynamically narrative, “Jackson” Finn certainly isn’t peddling any Springsteen & the E Street Band talks about depression, and “No message, just his thoughts. Future” references the Sex Pistols “New Friend Jesus” is a perfect both in title and with the lyrics, example with its gospel-like romp- “The best advice I’ve ever gotten/ ing, guitar-picking opus of love was from good old Johnny Rotten/ gone wrong because the redemp- he said God save the Queen/he tion of one person comes too late. ELISA DE CASTRO | Observer Graphics page 10 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Classifieds Thursday, February 2, 2012

Sports Authority NFL Time to trim the fat of Irsay postpones decision on QB the four major sports Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Jim Irsay is putting the Peyton Manning I’m going to skip to two topics which honors former play- decision on hold. and two topics only: contraction ers who regularly competed The Colts owner said and contracts. against teams brimming with Wednesday he will moni- As the Sultan of Sports, I have fellow Hall of Famers. tor Manning’s recovery from supreme And contraction would not Sept. 8 neck surgery over the authority be limited to just the MLB. The next month and may wait un- over the four Jaguars (NFL), the Lightning til the last possible moment kingdoms (NHL) and the Bobcats (NBA) to determine whether to pay of the NBA, are all on the chopping block the quarterback a $28 mil- the NHL, the (maybe I’ll just contract Florida lion roster bonus, redo the MLB and sports under an executive or- five-year contract he signed the glori- der). Again, more competition last summer or risk losing the ous realm, leads to more fun for the fans four-time MVP as a free agent. the NFL. My and a better product on the “It’s two-phased. There’s first order Chris Masoud gridiron/diamond/ice/court. the medical aspect, as to of business Now to contracts: Scott Bo- whether he can play at a re- is to cut Assistant ras, you are hereby relieved of ally high level and that’s the the excess Managing your duties, and Dwight How- only place he wants to be. Can fat holding Editor ard, you are hereby ordered he drill it in Foxboro in 10 back each to stay in Orlando or remain degrees, 50 yards, that sort league from silent. of thing,” Irsay told a small reaching its true potential, and But seriously, Scott Boras group of reporters. “The sec- that means axing teams through throws his weight around ond issue has always been his contraction. Nothing is quite harder than Fielder rounding health and the risks of going as embarrassing and uncom- the bases. I realize he repre- back onto the field. When the fortable to watch as a sporting sents the greatest players in Super Bowl ends, he and I will venue take place in a half-filled baseball, but owners and gen- continue to talk about it.” stadium, even when the home eral managers quiver in fear at The sticky situation has team is battling for playoff con- the sight of his phone number been a hot topic in Indianapo- AP tention. across their cell phones. Now lis, where Manning’s younger Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay discusses the future of the team Day 162 of the 2011 baseball playing hardball with Boras is brother, Eli, will try to win his at the Super Bowl XLVI media center Wednesday in Indianapolis. season may go down as the a losing prospect, because if second Super Bowl ring with greatest regular season day of you tick him off once you lose the Giants on Sunday against hints about the Colts’ plans for generate. play, with the access to the Patriots quarterback Tom Manning or what Indy would “I have no plans on doing Tampa Bay Rays best talent. Brady, who is trying to win his do with the No. 1 overall draft that,” he said Tuesday when and St. Louis The contraction But if ev- fourth title. pick. asked about retirement. “My Cardinals both of just four MLB erybody plays No matter what Giants and Irsay has already said the plan hasn’t changed. I’m on fighting their way hardball … Patriots players and coaches Colts will choose Manning’s track with what the doctors into the playoffs teams (Rays, Which will never have said this week, Peyton successor in April. The decision have told me to do, and I’m do- thanks to the col- Padres, Marlins and happen without Manning somehow winds up is expected to come down to ing that. I’m rehabbing hard.” lapse of the At- Royals) from 32 to a salary hard stealing the headlines. presumed No. 1 choice Andrew Irsay’s decision may be based lanta Braves and 28 would create a cap rather than Just two days after Irsay Luck or Heisman Trophy win- on more than Manning’s arm Boston Red Sox. more competitive a luxury tax. If said he wouldn’t talk about ner Robert Griffin III -- either of strength. He is still willing to With their season environment, one you really want Manning again this week, whom would get playing time if pay the bonus if he can find a on the line, Evan in which Prince parity in base- he broke that embargo and Arians has a say. way to make it work under the Longoria and the Fielder may actually ball, stop letting discussed the ongoing over- “I say let him grow, man, put salary cap, and if he determines Rays closed a deserve a $214 the big markets haul of the franchise. Since him out there and let him play,” bringing back Manning would seven-run deficit million contract. push everyone Jan. 2, Irsay has fired vice Arians said. “They are going to be the best move for the organi- in the eighth and around. chairman Bill Polian, general make mistakes. You have to live zation. Yes, Irsay wants to keep ninth innings Finally, pro- manager Chris Polian, coach with it and learn from it to get No. 18 for the rest of his career. to clinch a Wild spective free Jim Caldwell and most of better.” But it may not make good Card berth in agents, you must Caldwell’s staff. Arians was the first NFL business sense. extra innings. They did so in first become a free agent to act The next big decision is all quarterbacks coach to work “Emotionally, I think it’s dif- front of less than 30,000 fans, like a free agent. Nothing is about Manning, who didn’t with Manning, the No. 1 choice ficult from a sentimental point or about 65% of the capacity at more unsettling than watching play a minute last season. in 1998. He also tutored former of view,” Irsay said. “I think Tropicana Field. a seven-footer with massive The surgery was his third in No. 1 pick Tim Couch in Cleve- it’s even harder on the fans be- The Rays are just one of sev- deltoids cry his way out of a 19 months, and he still hasn’t land and Ben Roethlisberger in cause you don’t want to look at eral teams I’m shutting down for city. Hate LeBron all you want, fully recovered. With a March Pittsburgh during the last five the reality. But my responsibil- good. If your city can’t even sell- but at least he waited until his 8 deadline to pay the bonus, seasons. ity is that when we go on the out a play-in game three years summer of free agency to make Irsay intends to take his time “It’s kind of like deja vu field on opening day, the circle removed from a World Series a Decision. making this call. (in Indy). It’s scary,” he said. is as strong as we can be to appearance, you simply don’t One more thing: I am mov- “Look, anything is possible “There is a new general manag- win.” deserve the privilege of hosting ing the headquarters of sports if the two parties choose to er and a new coach. Hopefully Separately, Irsay said he ex- a professional organization. from Bristol to San Francisco, get together,” Irsay said when Peyton can come back and get pects former offensive coor- The contraction of just four removing Skip Bayless from asked about redoing Man- ready to go. But, there will be dinator Clyde Christensen to MLB teams (Rays, Padres, television and replacing his ning’s $90 million contract. a new quarterback and a new remain on new coach Chuck Marlins and Royals) from 32 to show with my own: West Coat Even if Manning is healthy beginning. It’s exciting.” Pagano’s staff though it hasn’t 28 would create a more competi- Bias, airing Monday through enough to play a 15th season, The multi-million dollar been determined whether tive environment, one in which Friday at 8 p.m. Pacific Time. the questions are sure to con- question is whether Manning Christensen will coach quar- Prince Fielder may actually tinue. can come back. terbacks or receivers. The team deserve a $214 million contract. The views expressed in Earlier Wednesday, new There have been whispers all plans to interview defensive co- Not only would rotations be this Sports Authority column offensive coordinator Bruce week that Manning might retire ordinator candidates Wednes- stacked, but lineups would give are those of the author and Arians said he hopes Manning rather than land with a new day and Thursday, and Irsay fans what they longed for during not necessarily those of The returns to the Colts though team next season, and there called re-signing defensive end the steroid era: power hitting. Observer. he believes the best way for a has been rampant speculation Robert Mathis and receiver Contraction would also preserve Contact Chris Masoud at rookie quarterback to learn about the velocity on his throws Pierre Garcon offseason priori- the sanctity of the Hall of Fame, [email protected] is by playing. He didn’t drop and whether the nerve will re- ties.

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NFL Woodhead battles stereotypes to reach Super Bowl

Associated Press four years, the diminutive star Super Bowl season. Woodhead contributor since. Branch said. “The coaches tru- from Division II Chadron State has become an inspiration for The Giants respect his tenac- ly enjoy him. The players — we INDIANAPOLIS — Under- has made it to the pinnacle of other undersized players — ity. love him. He’s another small sized and undrafted, Danny the NFL. proof that a small guy from a “Woodhead’s a good football guy that has done a lot for this Woodhead had two things The 5-foot-8, 195-pound run- small school can make it in the player,” Giants defensive end league and changed the nay- against him when he set out ning back has been a steady NFL. Osi Umenyiora said. “I love his sayers minds. He’s one of my on his pro career. In less than contributor to New England’s To him, it’s not all that im- story. I love where he’s come guys.” pressive. from to be what he is now.” Woodhead knew he’d get a “I’m not too concerned with Woodhead always thought chance to show what he could the past,” he said. “I think ev- he’d make it in the league, even do when the Patriots picked ery day is the drive, not neces- after the Jets cut him. him up. sarily something in my past. “I felt like I’d get another “I think they just try to get I just want to get better every chance,” he said. “I don’t know the guys that they think will single day.” if there was something that work in their system the best, Woodhead was a star run- made me believe that. I guess and we go out there and try to ning back at North Platte I just didn’t think it was over. do our job every single play,” (Neb.) High School, where he I felt like I had a lot of football he said. “They are going to do was the Omaha World-Her- left in me.” their job trying to find the best ald’s male Athlete of the Year His first year with the Patri- players for them and we are in 2004. Like most youngsters ots, he ran for 547 yards, aver- going to go out there and work in his state, he wanted to play aged a team-record 5.6 yards as hard as we can.” college football for the Nebras- per carry and caught 34 passes His approach to the game ka Cornhuskers. Nebraska and for 379 yards. This season, he has earned respect from his the other big schools weren’t ran for 351 yards, caught 18 peers. interested, so he stayed in state passes for 157 yards and re- “Woody comes to practice, and went to Chadron State. turned 20 kickoffs for a 21.9- he works hard,” BenJarvus He won the Harlon Hill yard average. Green-Ellis, the team’s leading award in 2006 and 2007 as the Woodhead is humbled, but rusher, said. “He’s extreme- nation’s top Division II player not surprised about his suc- ly fast, quick. He does good and finished his career with a cess because he never saw his things as a running back.” then-NCAA record 7,962 yards size as a negative. The Patriots don’t see Wood- rushing. “To me, it is not an issue,” he head as a novelty — they need Those numbers weren’t said. “I don’t think it is some- him. enough to impress pro scouts, thing that I have to fight at all, “The things that this guy and he went undrafted. The because it is not something I brings to the team are truly New York Jets signed him as have had to worry about ever. I unbelievable,” Branch said. a free agent in 2008, but he don’t think being 5-8 has ever “We truly appreciate this guy missed the season with a knee hurt me. Maybe in the eyes of being here, and he has a big injury. He played sparingly for some, but it is not something role this game this week.” the Jets in 2009, then they cut that I worry about at all.” Kevin Faulk, another under- him at the start of the 2010 His toughness makes him a sized back on the team, paid season. The Patriots signed favorite of his teammates. him perhaps the best compli- him four days after the Jets cut “Woody’s a great player, ment: “He’s everything you him, and he has been a solid man,” Patriots receiver Deion want in a small guy.” page 12 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Thursday, February 2, 2012

International Soccer Upset victory in Egypt leads to devastating riots

Associated Press ing sharp objects and others hurling sticks and rocks. CAIRO — At least 74 people Security officials said the min- were killed and 248 injured af- istry has issued directives for its ter soccer fans rushed the field personnel not to “engage” with in the seaside city of Port Said civilians after recent clashes Wednesday following an upset between police and protesters victory by the home team over in November left more than 40 Egypt’s top club, setting off people dead. clashes and a stampede as riot The violence also underscored police largely failed to intervene. the role of soccer fans in Egypt’s It was a bloody reminder of recent protest movement. Orga- the deteriorating security in nized fans, in groups known as the Arab world’s most populous ultras, have played an impor- country as instability continues tant role in the revolution and nearly a year after former Presi- rallies against military rule. dent Hosni Mubarak was swept Their anti-police songs, pep- out of power in a popular upris- pered with curses, have quickly ing. become viral and an expression The melee — which followed of the hatred many Egyptians an Egyptian league match be- feel toward security forces that tween Al-Masry, the home team were accused of much of the in the Mediterranean city, and abuse that was widespread un- Al-Ahly, based in Cairo and one der Mubarak’s regime. of Egypt’s most popular team Egypt is not immune to soccer — was the worst case of soccer violence. In April, the ineffec- violence in Egypt and the dead- tiveness of the police force also liest worldwide since 1996. One was on display when thousands player said it was “like a war.” of fans ran onto the field before In Cairo, fans angered that the end of an African Champi- another match between Al-Is- ons’ game between local club maili and Zamalek was halted Zamalek and Tunisia’s club Af- because of the Port Said vio- ricain. The hundreds of police AP lence set fire to the bleachers at on duty at Cairo International Fans rush the field after Al-Masry’s home victory over Al-Ahly of the Egyptian soccer league in Port Said, the main stadium in the Egyp- Stadium could not stop the vio- Egypt, on Wednesday. 248 people were injured and at least 74 were killed in the riots that followed the game. tian capital, authorities said. lence then either. No injuries were reported and Activists quickly scheduled told state TV he heard gunshots lice officers stood by, appearing Field Marshal Hussein Tan- employees said firefighters -ex rallies Thursday outside the in the stadium, while a law- overwhelmed. tawi, the head of the military tinguished the blaze before it headquarters of the Interior maker from Egypt’s powerful The Interior Ministry said 74 leadership that assumed power caused much damage. Ministry in Cairo to protest the Muslim Brotherhood said the people died, including one police after Mubarak’s ouster, wel- The clashes and ensuing stam- inability of the police to stop the police didn’t prevent fans car- officer, and 248 were injured, 14 comed Al-Ahly team players pede did not appear to be direct- bloodshed. rying knives from entering the of them police. Security forces who were flown back to Cairo ly linked to the political turmoil The scuffles began out after stadium. arrested 47 people for involve- from Port Said on a military air- in Egypt, but the violence raised fans of Al-Masry stormed the TV footage showed Al-Ahly ment in the violence, the state- craft. fresh concerns about the abil- field following a rare 3-1 win players rushing for their lock- ment said. “This will not bring Egypt ity of the state police to manage against Al-Ahly. Al-Masry sup- er room as fistfights broke out State TV appealed to Egyp- down,” he said at a military air crowds. Most of the hundreds porters hurled sticks and stones among the hundreds of fans tians to donate blood for the base east of Cairo. “These inci- of black-uniformed police with as they chased players and fans swarming on to the field. Some injured in Port Said, and the dents happen anywhere in the helmets and shields stood in from the rival team, who ran men had to rescue a manager military sent two aircraft to world. We will not let those be- lines and did nothing as soccer toward the exits to escape, ac- from the losing team as he was evacuate serious cases to the hind it go ...This will not affect fans chased either, some wield- cording to witnesses. One man being beaten. Black-clothed po- capital, Cairo. Egypt and its security.”

Women’s Tennis Venus practices, aims for return at Fed Cup

Associated Press “The difference is acceptance — trying to accept how you feel WORCESTER, Mass. — Recov- and limitations. Listening to your ery never comes fast enough for body and taking care of your- Venus Williams. self,” she said. “Instead of trying The latest has been especially to run through a wall, just really slow for Williams, who plans to kind of take a step back and be return this weekend in the Fed smart. I think that’s kind of what Cup matches against Belarus I’ve learned.” after a five-month layoff caused Williams hasn’t played a sanc- by Sjogren’s Syndrome, an auto- tioned match since the U.S. Open immune disease that can cause in August. She withdrew after fatigue and joint pain. the first round and was not ready Williams practiced with the to return last month for the Aus- U.S. team Wednesday morn- tralian Open. ing and said she’s thrilled to be “There are some things you so close to competing again for can’t keep going through,” she the first time since the opening said. “I still have to be reminded round of the U.S. Open. to slow down, but hopefully there “I think just being on a team will be a day when I don’t have to and just having some adrenaline be reminded of that.” just gives me even more energy, Williams played her younger to be honest,” she said at a news sister, Serena, in an exhibition in conference Wednesday. “I need Colombia in November, but that to be on a team every week and has been her only public com- not at home.” petition since Aug. 29 at the U.S. Williams has had to learn the Open. difference between recovering The recovery has been frus- from an injury and an illness. tratingly slow at times, but she That has meant pacing herself feels ready for this weekend when more in practice and mind- the U.S. begins its quest to return ing doctors’ orders not to push to the top tier in the Fed Cup. it while she tries to regain her The Americans were bounced to form. The former world No. 1 and Group II in a 5-0 loss to Germany seven-time Grand Slam singles last year, when Venus was with winner, Williams isn’t used to the team but couldn’t play be- taking it easy. cause of a hip injury. Thursday, February 2, 2012 The Observer u Sports ndsmcobserver.com | page 13

NCAA Men’s Basketball Michigan bounces back against IU

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Trey Burke scored 18 points, and No. 23 Michigan raced to a 20-point first-half lead before holding on for a 68-56 victory over No. 20 Indiana on Wednesday night. The Wolverines (17-6, 7-3 Big Ten) remained unbeaten at home. They got off to a quick start after last weekend’s loss at No. 3 Ohio State, scoring the first 13 points and eventually taking a 28-8 lead. Indiana (17-6, 5-6) twice fought back within two points in the second half, including at 52-50 with 3:20 remaining. Tim Hardaway Jr. hit a big 3-pointer for Michigan, and after Indi- ana’s Derek Elston missed the front end of a 1-and-1, Stu Dou- glass made a 3-pointer to put the Wolverines up by eight. Jordan Hulls scored 18 points for Indiana. During the final seconds, the Michigan fans began chant- ing “Beat the Spartans!” — the Wolverines will try for their AP fourth straight victory over Michigan sophomore guard Tim Hardaway, Jr., right, and freshman guard Michigan State on Sunday in Trey Burke celebrate during the Wolverines’ 68-56 win Wednesday. East Lansing. The Hoosiers beat Michigan with a spinning layup and add- for Michigan. 73-71 earlier in the season, part ed two 3-pointers, and Zack No- Indiana trailed by six points of a 15-1 start for Indiana that vak’s 3-pointer from the right when Hulls made a 3-pointer included wins over Kentucky corner put Michigan ahead 13- and Watford added a free throw and Ohio State. The Hoosiers 0. to again cut the deficit to two. have lost five of their last seven It was 28-8 after a free throw But Hardaway, who has strug- to fall well off the pace in the by Michigan’s Jordan Morgan, gled with his outside shot, con- Big Ten race. but Indiana answered with nine nected from the left wing after Burke opened the scoring straight points. Burke found a a pass from Burke to make it cutting Hardaway with an al- 55-50. ley-oop pass to make it 33-20, Hardaway and Novak each and the Wolverines led 33-22 at scored 13 points. Cody Zeller halftime. had 11 for Indiana but was out- Michigan had only one turn- shined by Burke in a matchup of over in the first half, while Indi- two of the country’s top fresh- ana had eight. men. The Hoosiers kept chipping Hulls went 4 of 5 from 3-point away in the second half. Wat- range, but the rest of the Hoo- ford’s three-point play made it siers were 1 of 9. 38-36 with 12:53 remaining, There were eight fouls called but Novak answered with a in the first half and 25 in the 3-pointer, the start of a 9-2 run second.

SARAH O’CONNOR/The Observer Irish sophomore Alan Markow lunges during the foil portion of the Notre Dame Invitational at the Joyce Center Fieldhouse on Jan. 29.

said. “They assumed I would fig- Kuall ure it out.” The lack of All-American star continued from page 16 power does not mean the Irish lack the skill or preparation to ample has been the most effec- defend their title, however. The tive method, but that does not junior said Notre Dame is as mean he won’t use a hands-on confident as ever in its ability to approach to leading if it is neces- capture another national cham- sary. pionship. “It’s a lead by example ap- “We’re ready to go,” Kaull proach,” Kaull said. “[But] I ab- said. “We don’t have as many big solutely do take time to break names as we did last year, but I down certain techniques and feel like we have all the talent in skills and mindsets going into the world to win it. It’s not going tournaments.” to be a big flash performance. It’s This mode of leadership stems going to be a lot of grit and a lot from the approach of the coach- of upsets that we’ll need to pull ing staff, which allowed the cul- off to win, but I feel like we abso- ture of collaboration to rise “or- lutely have the people to win it.” ganically,” Kaull said. “[The coaches] didn’t ask me Contact Matthew Robison at to do anything in particular,” he [email protected] page 14 | ndsmcobserver.com The Observer u Sports Thursday, February 2, 2012

was coming together at that friend gets pretty upset over Cooley moment. It was pretty surreal. it though. She’ll get visibly “We know that we play so and verbally upset,” he said continued from page 16 well in [the Purcell Pavilion]. jokingly. “It’s all just for fun I don’t know if the fans realize though. Although, I didn’t help pounds and enlisted in a this, but if they jump up-and- myself by picking number 45 cardio program, which in- down during free throws the … It was kind of weird meet- cluded strenuous workouts basket shakes, so that pretty ing him for the first time, but and conditioning six days much makes it impossible to we are two totally different a week. But Cooley said the make a shot. There is a special personalities and two differ- real change in his game oc- presence during home games.” ent people.” curred midway through the One thing that has been con- Cooley admitted it would be season, when the Irish en- stant in Cooley’s time at Notre tough to match what Haran- dured a rough stretch, los- Dame is the eerie comparison gody accomplished at Notre ing four of five games just to former Irish forward Luke Dame. But one thing Haran- two weeks before the start Harangody. Although Cooley gody never had was a sellout of conference play. said the comparisons don’t crowd shouting how ‘Coooool’ “When I was sick [with bother him, he said it gets to he is after every big play. the flu] and watching the one person more than anyone. Maryland game, I got pretty “It’s not a bad person to Contact Andrew Gastelum at upset with how the season be compared to. My girl- [email protected] had been going so far,” he said. “I was really disap- pointed in myself and how I had been playing. I made sure that I made chang- es, and that was the point where it really started.” The mellow, soft-spoken junior seems anything but laid-back on the court, es- pecially in Notre Dame’s 67-58 win over then-No. 1 Syracuse, during which he was praised nationally for his unyielding grit and te- nacious defense. Cooley re- corded a double-double (17 points, 10 rebounds), out- muscling and outhustling the Syracuse big men in a brilliant performance ac- centuated by the raucous cheers of the sellout crowd. Then that same crowd joined the big man on the court. “I was in shock,” Cooley said. “I was just glad to be a part of one of the real rush-the-court games and not one of those lame ones where an underdog beats the No. 10 team. To beat the No. 1 team in the coun- try, especially here because COURTNEY ECKERLE/The Observer that is what we do here, it Senior forward Jessica Centa goes up for a shot during felt like a bunch of history the Belles’ 72-50 home victory over Alma on Dec. 3.

lean on its seniors during the fi- nal stretch of the regular season. Murphy Under the new structure of the MIAA tournament, the top four continued from page 16 teams will play for the confer- ence title, providing an addition- game. al incentive for the Belles to earn “We all have to step up,” Hen- a postseason berth. ley said. “We have to do that on “With this being the first year the defensive end.” that the MIAA has gone to this While the Britons shot 46 four team playoff with basket- percent from ball, I think the floor for this entire the game, in team is re- the last five “With this being the first ally focused minutes the year that the MIAA has on making Belles held gone to this four team sure we are them to just playoff with basketball, one of those nine points. I think this entire team four,” Hen- The Belles also is really focused on ley said. “We held the ad- making sure we are kind of had vantage on the one of those four.” some bumps boards, out-re- and bruises bounding the with key loss- Britons by a Jennifer Henley es early in the count of 42-26. Belles coach season that we Murphy was a are to avenge big contributor right now as to that tally, we go through grabbing 11 boards of her own. the second round.” “[Murphy] had a pretty solid The Belles look to earn anoth- week for us on both ends of the er conference victory when they court,” Henley said. “We’ve been take the court Saturday at 3 p.m. talking to her about her re- at Olivet. bounding ability, and I think that showed up this week.” Contact Brendan Bell at Saint Mary’s will continue to [email protected]

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Men’s Basketball SMC Basketball Cooley heating up Belles get Jack Cooley powers Irish with his competitiveness in midst of a breakout season late surge,

By ANDREW GASTELUM Sports Writer beat Albion On Jan. 10, Notre Dame junior forward Jack Cooley By BRENDAN BELL dunked over a South Florida Sports Writer opponent. He landed, stared the Bulls in the face and dared Saint Mary’s displayed the the defenders to challenge him importance of senior leader- again with a booming roar. ship Wednesday night, as se- “It was just a way to let it nior forwards Kelley Murphy all out,” Cooley said. “I knew and Jessica Centa guided the I was going to get [a technical Belles to a 70-62 victory over foul]. A little voice in my mind Albion. told me to stop and avoid the “We are riding our seniors,” technical foul but there was Belles coach Jennifer Henley a bigger voice that told me to said. “There isn’t one particu- keep doing it if it looks cool. At lar player that we need to help that point in the game I knew — ­ we­­ all do.” it really didn’t matter, and The significance of experi- [Irish coach Mike Brey] said ence has never been more evi- he loved it.” dent for the Belles (10-11, 6-6 It was unlike anything he MIAA) than when they found had ever done in a Notre Dame themselves tied against the uniform, the junior said — a Britons (13-7, 8-4 MIAA) with microcosm of his breakout five minutes remaining in the season with the Irish. contest. At a critical point in At Media Day in October, DILLON WEISNER/The Observer the game, Saint Mary’s was Brey said he couldn’t ever see Junior forward Jack Cooley battles for a rebound in Notre Dame’s 67-58 victory over then-No. 1 able to fall back on its seniors Cooley, who is averaging 10.7 Syracuse at the Purcell Pavilion on Jan. 21. Cooley had 17 points and 10 rebounds in the game. for 16 of its final 17 points. points and 8.4 rebounds per Murphy and Centa’s offen- game, playing for 30 minutes that I am a guy who can get 20 I wanted to work hard to play “Now he just tells me to not sive production, along with in a single game. Now, the ju- minutes [per night],” Cooley more than that and I kind of get in foul trouble so I could strong defensive play from the nior has logged 30-plus min- said. “But I think he did that took it upon myself to try and go that long,” Cooley said team as a whole, helped Saint utes in seven of the last nine, to get me a little angry, get prove him wrong and change.” bluntly. “That works for me.” Mary’s slowly work its way up including 43 minutes in Notre me to work harder and get in But the 6’9” forward said During the offseason, the to an eight point lead, a lead it Dame’s 67-65 double-overtime better shape. I know I wasn’t Brey’s message has changed Chicago native lost over 30 maintained for the rest of the victory at No. 10 Louisville. planning on being a starter ever so slightly as the season “Coach [Brey] used to tell me and playing only 20 minutes. has progressed. see COOLEY/page 14 see MURPHY/page 14

Men’s Swimming and Diving Fencing Postseason training begins Irish eye title despite departures

By MEGAN GOLDEN “Competition this year in By MATTHEW ROBISON Sports Writer the Big East is tougher than Sports Writer ever,” Johnson said. “Louis- After falling to Iowa in the ville is returning nearly ev- During the 2011 campaign, Shamrock Invitational last eryone from their champion the Irish were loaded with a weekend, the Irish find them- team last year, and they’ve talented crew of seven seniors selves with less than two added a fast freshman class. and 11 All-Americans, even- weeks to prepare for the Big West Virginia isn’t nearly tually winning the national East Swimming Champion- as close, but they always do championship. Although the ships. well.” objective is the same this With the regular season in The title meet will be held year, the approach is totally the books, Notre Dame junior at Trees Pool in Pittsburgh, a different. and co-captain Chris Johnson location Notre Dame has al- The nature of the 2011 na- said he is excited to see the ready captured a win at this tional championship team team’s 16 freshmen train for year. The Irish topped the was a top-heavy ensemble of the postseason. Panthers 193-107 on Oct. 28, talented seniors who carried “Going through these next earning three victories from the Irish to the title. However, few weeks with no meets, it’s freshmen swimmers Michael the lack of star power on this important for guys to focus on Kreft and Cameron Miller. year’s squad has created an being ready come game time,” Irish sophomore Frank entirely new atmosphere, an Johnson said. “Some of the Dyer, who has secured a spot atmosphere that junior James new guys haven’t done this in the championships, also Kaull said has brought a new type of taper before, so it’s im- had a standout performance culture to Notre Dame fenc- portant for all the older guys at Pittsburgh, earning gold in ing. to let them know how things the 200-yard freestyle. “There were a lot of talent- work and how they should be With underclassmen like ed kids who not only had big feeling in the water.” Kreft, Miller and Dyer step- personalities but who were SARAH O’CONNOR/The Observer No. 12 Louisville, the de- ping up throughout the sea- also very good,” Kaull said. Notre Dame junior Jason Choy competes in the Sabre event for the Irish fending conference champion, son, Johnson said he has high “Everyone else just kind of fell at the Notre Dame Invitational in the Joyce Center Fieldhouse on Sunday. is the lone Big East squad expectations for the Irish in into place behind them.” ranked in the top 25. The last spite of their youth. This year however, there is This season, several veterans Kaull said. time Notre Dame faced off “I do think this freshman a distinct feeling of coopera- have risen to replace the lead- “With them gone, the lead- with the Cardinals, the Irish class is going to have a huge tion among experienced fenc- ership and talent of graduated ership roles aren’t so defined,” fell 191-109 at Ralph Wright impact in Pittsburgh,” he ers and new ones alike, unlike seniors. However, their focus is Kaull said. “People don’t neces- Natatorium on Nov. 12. said. “With all of the depth the upperclassmen-dominat- more on developing the youth sarily fall into place naturally. With Louisville leading a and experience we have from ed 2011 squad. This top-to- than carrying the team to victory The new leaders have to figure talented Big East conference, the upperclassmen, the fresh- bottom style of improvement by themselves. out their own leading style, and Johnson said Notre Dame is men just add to that. “ was something Notre Dame The result is a dynamic envi- the younger ones have to cope taking advantage of its time Johnson added Notre Dame did not see last year, accord- ronment that features young and with that period of uncertainty.” off to prepare for a challeng- understands the need for in ing to Kaull. experienced fencers working to- For Kaull, leadership by ex ing field of swimmers at the “It’s definitely something gether every day. The leadership championship event. see JOHNSON/page 14 new this year,” he said. roles are constantly evolving, see KUALL/page 13