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The Vatican announced By MEGAN HEMLER Saturday morning that Bishop News Writer Kevin Rhoades, currently bish- op of the Harrisburg, Pa., dio- cese, will replace Bishop John Six international films, each an D’Arcy as the Bishop of the Academy Award winner or nom- Diocese of Fort Wayne-South inee, were shown this past Bend, which includes Notre weekend as part of the “One Dame. Rhoades visited Notre World: The International Dame Saturday, concelebrating Development Film Festival” and a Vigil Mass with D’Arcy in the offered students a chance to see Basilica of the Sacred Heart. the world from radically differ- Rhoades will take over for ent viewpoints. D’Arcy, who is now 77 years “It’s really important for peo- old and past the church’s ple to understand other people’s required retirement age, on perceptions of the same thing … Jan. 13. instead of staying under their In the past, D’Arcy has said own rock,” law student Yara his role for the universities in AP Sallam said. Bishop John D'Arcy, center, and Bishop Kevin Rhoades, right, greet visitors after Mass in see D’ARCY/page 6 Fort Wayne on Saturday. Rhoades will assume D’Arcy’s position this January. see FESTIVAL/page 4 Dad’s Root Students disappointed as Irish lose again

Beer offered By JENN METZ News Writer at College Irish fans were hardly visi- ble in the sea of Pittsburgh navy that filled a sold-out Heinz Field Saturday. cafeteria Drowned out by a raucous Panther student section, Notre Dame students who made the By ALICIA SMITH six-plus hour drive east to wit- News Writer ness Saturday’s loss expressed disappointment in the team’s Gone are the days of the failure to follow through with Pepsi and Coca Cola oli- a win. gopoly in Saint Mary’s Senior Meghan Magargee TOM LA/The Observer Dining Hall. A new bever- Pittsburgh fans taunt the Irish with signs during Saturday’s game at Heinz Field. The Irish age choice has been intro- see LOSS/page 4 lost despite a fourth quarter comeback effort, dropping their record to 6-4. duced this semester, and for one student, it has a special place in her heart. Dad’s Root Beer reminds senior Micki Hedinger of Arts and Letters sponsors ‘What’s Next?’ Week home. Her father, Keith Hedinger is the president Next?” Week is sponsored by the and CEO of the company, By MADELINE BUCKLEY College of Arts and Letters and which is located in Jasper, News Editor the Career Center and has Ind. events Monday through “I am sure students are Senior Grant Wycliff is a Thursday. enjoying the wider variety Philosophy major with no plans “I have no job offers and I of soda options in the din- yet for after graduation. But he have no idea what I’m doing ing hall,” she said. isn’t worried. next year,” Wycliff said. “People According to Hedinger, As one of many students in the always tell me I should be con- the brand was established College of Arts and Letters with cerned, but it will work out 72 years ago. However, a major that “doesn’t necessarily eventually.” according to a press train for a particular job,” Lee Svete, director of the release, Hedinger Brands, Wycliff will participate in a stu- Career Center, said the program LLC did not purchase the dent panel Tuesday as part of a will feature a mini career fair, a company until 2007. weeklong set of seminars and talk from an Arts and Letters Since that time the com- networking sessions geared graduate, a student panel, an pany has been making a toward helping Arts and Letters information session about find- majors enter the workforce. see DAD’S/page 6 MARY CECILIA MITSCH | Observer Graphic The week, called “What’s see JOBS/page 3

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INSIDE COLUMN QUESTION OF THE DAY: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT THANKSGIVING? A recipe for memory

Every time I eat pancakes, I think of my grandfather. Something about the smells of syrup Bill Naughton Carrie Altick Brian Pieh Keleigh Walker Josh Zavilla Laura Glaub and fresh batter and the combination of those things melting in my mouth takes senior sophomore senior sophomore junior sophomore me back to my child- off campus McCandless off campus Regina Zahm McCandless hood. When I was three years old, my mother “Football.” “Shopping on “Sweet “Cranberry “I spend a lot of “Decorating for and I would go to my Black Friday.” potatoes. Who sauce from the time deciding Christmas the grandparent’s house doesn’t like can.” what I like—the day after.” every Tuesday morn- ing, where my grand- sweet ambience or the pa would make us potatoes?” decor.” pancakes. I still remember Laura McCrystal him standing at the stove in his bathrobe News while Mom sat at the production table with me. editor Have an idea for Question of the Day? E-mail [email protected] Those mornings are some of my earliest memories, yet I can still picture them clearly in my mind. Last week, Grampy passed away. IN BRIEF And so I found myself boarding a bus for Cleveland to be with my family. As I stared into the endless cornfields along the Ohio George Saumarez Smith will turnpike, I was flooded with memories of address the intricate crafts- Grampy. manship he brings to projects He, on the other hand, didn’t remember in a lecture titled much of anything by the end of his life, as “Architectural Tradition: is true of so many people who develop Draughtsmanship and Detail.” Alzheimer’s disease. The lecture will take place I began to wonder what memory really today from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 is, after all. p.m. in 104 Bond Hall. Why am I able to vividly remember those Tuesday mornings when I was three John Fetterman, the mayor years old, but in his last years of life my of Braddock, Pa., will be grandfather struggled to remember things speaking in a lecture titled as simple as the names of his grandchil- “The Mayor of Hell.” The lec- dren? ture is free and will be taking And worst of all, what will happen if my place tonight at 8 p.m. in own parents lose their memories, and will McKenna Hall. I someday also have Alzheimer’s? When I arrived at my aunt’s house last The New Playright’s Thursday evening, I found my family hov- Workshop presents its first day ered around a table covered in photo- of First Harvest on Tuesday graphs. Nov. 17 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 They were making display boards of p.m. The performance will pictures for the wake the following morn- TOM LA/The Observer take place in the Philbin ing, but I found that the very process of The Leperechaun, Dan Collins, waits on the sidelines to hear the result of an Studio Theatre, DeBartolo looking at the pictures was most impor- official review at the football game in Pittsburgh on Saturday. The Irish lost to Performing Arts Center. The tant. Pittsburgh 27-22. event is free but tickets are Each photo sparked a different memory. required. Contact the Some of the pictures triggered memories I DeBartolo Center box office at did not even know I had, such as piling 574-631-2800 or performin- into my grandfather’s old red Mustang garts.nd.edu convertible with my cousins for a ride OFFBEAT around the neighborhood on a sunny Johanna Fernandez, summer afternoon. Britons among ugliest peo- personal profile. Wednesday on the frontage Professor of History at Baruch Scientists can explain memory, and I ple in the world “I would say Britain is road of Interstate 45 north- College will be giving a lecture hope they continue to make progress in LONDON — Britons are stumbling because they bound in La Marque, about titled “The Young Lords and research about Alzheimer’s. But all we among the ugliest people in don’t spend as much time 35 miles southeast of Social and Structural Roots of need are our own experiences to under- the world, according to a polishing up their appear- Houston. Sixties Radicalism” on stand how it all works. dating web site that says it ance and they are letting The Lufkin, Texas, man Wednesday, Nov. 18. The lec- Years from now, you won’t remember only allows “beautiful peo- themselves down on physi- told of driving his luxury, ture will be taking place from reading this column. Instead, you might ple” to join. cal fitness,” Beautiful People French-built Bugatti Veyron 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in have memories of sitting in the dining hall Fewer than one in eight managing director Greg when the bird distracted Room 210 in McKenna Hall. reading The Observer and talking to your British men and just three in Hodge said. him, said La Marque police friends. 20 women who have applied Lt. Greg Gilchrist. The Poets Christine Hume and But if you happen to be eating pancakes, to BeautifulPeople.com have Man distracted by bird motorist dropped his cell Jeff Clark will read at the I can guarantee you they do not compare been accepted, an emailed drives Bugatti into marsh phone, reached to pick it up Hammes Bookstore on to the ones my grandfather made. statement from the website LA MARQUE, Texas — A and veered off the road and Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 7 One last thing about those pancakes: showed. man blamed a low-flying into the salt marsh. The car p.m. to 9 p.m. When I was still three years old and sitting Existing members of the pelican and a dropped cell was half-submerged in the in Grampy’s kitchen, I asked my mom why “elite dating site” rate how phone for his veering his brine about 20 feet from the To submit information to be his pancakes were so good. attractive potential mem- million-dollar sports car off road when police arrived. included in this section of The “They’re made with a special ingredi- bers are over a 48 hour a road and into a salt marsh Observer, e-mail detailed ent,” she told me. period, after applicants near Galveston. The acci- Information compiled from information about an event to She paused, and I asked impatiently upload a recent photo and dent happened about 3 p.m. the Associated Press. [email protected] about this secret recipe. Grampy chuckled as Mom responded with just one word. “Love.” Today Tonight Tuesday wednesday thursday friday The views expressed in this Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Contact Laura McCrystal at

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have to be much more proactive, home with me every night Jobs but thinking critically is a skill because I see talented people honed in Arts and Letters so you without job offers, just years ago, Biologist discovers continued from page 1 have to make sure that is would have had three or four emphasized when applying to offers.” ing and funding internships and different jobs.” In May, Svete said about 20 a session about graduate school. Kelly will also participate in percent of the class of 2009, in gene’s new roles He said this is the first time the Tuesday’s student panel, along all majors, was looking for jobs, Center has combined with the with Wycliff and four other stu- up from 11 percent the previous College of Arts and Letters to year. But the number has now to the master circadian clock in dents. Special to The Observer hold a week of events for Liberal Svete said about 30 percent of decreased to about 10 percent — the brain, many tissues through- Arts majors. Arts and Letters student end up a good sign, according to Svete. A paper by University of Notre out the body harbor circadian “We have had comments from pursuing careers in business, but “I’m hearing that the alums Dame biologist Giles Duffield clocks. Arts and Letters students about the goal of “What’s Next?” Week who have been out of college five and a team of researchers offers “These peripheral clocks, such how the big companies, the com- is also to inform students who to six years that have been laid new insights into a gene that as in the liver and heart, regu- panies who can are looking at off are having a more difficult plays a key role in modulating late local rhythms of biochem- afford to come to other paths time finding jobs than the recent the body’s istry and physiology, but are campus, are domi- “What Liberal Arts such as gradu- graduates,” he said. “They’re Circadian kept in a normal synchronized nated by science, students don’t realize ate school, more expensive.” system and state with the external environ- technology and post-graduate Svete said a large component may also ment through a combination of business,” Svete is that they can work service or of the “What’s Next?” Week simultane- signals, including hormonal and said. “What Liberal for [big] companies careers in gov- focuses on internships because ously mod- nerve signals from the brain Arts students don’t too.” ernment, public they are crucial to getting a job ulate its clock, and in the case of the liver, realize is that they policy and com- after graduation. metabolic from nutrients that fluctuate can work for those munications. Last year, 423 Arts and Letters system. with the daily rhythm of feed- companies too.” Lee Svete “We want to students found internships The rela- ing,” he said. “The local tissue Svete said one of director help Arts and through the Career Center, 62 of t i o n s h i p Duffield clocks are very important as the major goals of Career Center Letters stu- which were funded by the b e t w e e n they impart rhythmic control the week is to dents not only Center. circadian and metabolic systems over as much as 10 percent of teach students visualize but Svete said they hope to the researchers describe could local gene activity.” with a Liberal Arts major how to implement career planning increase those numbers this have important implications for In a paper published earlier translate the skills they have into processes, and we want it to be summer. An information session understanding the higher inci- this year in the journal Current a job, internship or graduate interactive with professionals, about internships this week will dence of cardiovascular disease, Biology, Duffield in collaboration school. peers and faculty,” he said. help students find funded intern- obesity and diabetes among shift with researchers from the “Arts and Letters students can “Some students have decided ships through channels such as workers. Dartmouth Medical School and write, analyze information, they don’t want to work for cor- the Kellogg Institute, the Nanovic The master circadian clock in Norris Cotton Cancer Center interpret information and speak porate America.” Institute and the Career Center. the human resides within the described how they used DNA in public,” he said. “These are all He said there are Arts and Even though Wycliff doesn’t suprachiasmatic nucleus of the microarray techniques to identi- valuable skills to a business Letters students who are have a job lined up yet, he said hypothalamic brain and receives fy an important gene called the recruiter.” Fulbright finalists, in the final he is confident that his Liberal direct input from the retina (eye) “Inhibitor of DNA-binding 2” Economics major Colleen Kelly, rounds of interviews with the Arts education has prepared him through which the clock can be (Id2) as rhythmically expressed a senior, said she has two job Central Intelligence Agency and for the workforce. reset or synchronized on a daily in various tissues including the offers so far — both business- many pursuing programs such “We are well-educated stu- basis to the prevailing light-dark suprachiasmatic nucleus. related. as Alliance for Catholic dents,” he said. “As long as we cycle. This provides both time of The researchers produced “I think what’s interesting is Education (ACE) and Teach for can find what we’re interested day and also time of year infor- “knockout” mice that did not often times students think that America. in, I think we’re just as prepared mation to the brain and body. express the Id2 gene. They then the only people who go into busi- In a recession, career planning as business and science students Things can go wrong with the exposed the mice to a time-zone ness are business majors,” she is especially important, Svete for the real world, if not better.” internal clocks when either the change in their light-dark cycle said. “If you’re an Arts and said. clock system or its light input and were able to examine the Letters student who wants to “I worry about the job market Contact Madeline Buckley at pathway is disrupted. effect of artificial jet lag (or shift- pursue career in business, you every day,” he said. “I take it [email protected] Duffield notes that in addition work adjustment). page 4 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Monday, November 16, 2009

be a good thing to take advan- awards, but also because they tunities, as well as increasing Andrew Hebert, working group Festival tage of,” junior Laura Beverly focus on countries that coincide cross-departmental collabora- chair for the Middle Eastern said. “The first step is raising with the regional working tion on development issues. and Central and South Asia continued from page 1 awareness. If that awareness groups of the IDRC. “We’re really educating stu- groups, said. “Our meetings are turns into action, even better.” “We’re hoping they see dents to become leaders,” a way for students to come The festival was hosted by the Paul Jindra, president of the there’s real issues where any- Jindra said. together once a week and share International Development IDRC, said the festival came one can apply their own tal- The film festival was free and their knowledge. It’s also a way Research Council (IDRC), and together “by word of mouth.” ents,” Jindra said. “There’s a open to the public, with infor- for students who have studied dealt with issues of poverty, “We talked to students, pro- place for everyone in the chal- mal discussions after each abroad to share their first-hand governance, justice and devel- fessors, watched trailers and lenge of poverty.” screening. experiences.” opment. read film synopsis,” she said. The IDRC helps students find “It’s really important for sci- “When I read the description The six films were chosen not grants and funding for service, entists, engineers, people from Contact Megan Hemler at [of the film] I thought it would only for their individual internship and research oppor- all backgrounds to be involved,” [email protected]

Notre Dame fans at the game, Loss Mensch said. The primetime game in a pro continued from page 1 stadium came with several aspects of NFL football Notre and six of her friends trekked to Dame fans might not have been Pittsburgh for the weekend used to, including stadium after purchasing tickets in speakers and a jumbotron. September. After the Irish Junior Steve Stober said he shutout Nevada in the season thought playing in a pro stadi- opener, Magargee and her um was a good experience for friends were enthusiastic and both the fans and the team. He hopeful for a memorable senior said he noticed, however, the season. speakers played music while “We wanted to travel as much Irish quarterback Jimmy as possible,” Magargee said. Clausen attempted to call plays, “We were really excited and perhaps causing a distraction. thinking that we would have an Stober traveled to Pittsburgh awesome winning season.” with four other friends, and After several close games and went into the game thinking waning student support for the Notre Dame would not come Irish, now 6-4, coupled with the out with a win against the lack of a student ticket lottery, ranked Panthers. He said he Magargee said she knew of sev- saw more fellow Irish fans than eral students planning to attend expected. Saturday’s game but decided His seats, high in the end not to. zone, allowed him to see the The Notre Dame 27-22 loss at play develop, and he said he is Heinz field was disappointing most disappointed in the for Magargee. The Irish were offense not finishing their down 27-9 in the fourth quar- drives. ter, and two scores from junior “Especially in the first half … wide receiver Golden Tate they weren’t coming out and brought the team within one finishing their drives. The touchdown for the win. defense kept the game close in “To recover so much and then the first three quarters and not pull through was pretty kept giving the offense a chance upsetting,” Magargee said. to win the game — but they Senior Ashley Mensch said couldn’t finish their drives,” he she thinks the now-routine said. fourth quarter comeback As for the two remaining attempts are exciting, but it matchups for Notre Dame — would be better if the Irish Connecticut and Stanford — came out with a victory. Stober predicts a 1-1 finish. Still, the trip to Pittsburgh “I think we can beat UConn as was fun, and it hasn’t been a long as we just play well. It will negative season for Mensch, be another close game — every who hopes for a win against game in this season has been Connecticut next week. close except Nevada and 4(%#( !2,%3%$ )3/ . ,%#452%3%2)%3 “That would be a great way to Washington State,” he said. &HQWHUIRU$SSOLHG0DWKHPDWLFV end our senior football season,” After Stanford’s sound defeat she said. of Pac-10 opponent USC this &ROOHJHRI6FLHQFH Though she said there were weekend, Stober doesn’t think only a “moderate” amount of the Irish have a chance in their students at the game, she was last regular season game. surprised by the amount of Irish “I really don’t think we can fans of all ages in Pittsburgh. beat them,” he said. ´&UHDWLQJWKH4XDQWXP&RPSXWHUµ The students that were there “had a lot of fun and showed Contact Jenn Metz at their spirit” with the other [email protected] 0LFKDHO+)UHHGPDQ 'LUHFWRURI6WDWLRQ40LFURVRIW5HVHDUFK 8QLYHUVLW\RI&DOLIRUQLD6DQWD%DUEDUD )LHOGV0HGDO  1DWLRQDO0HGDORI6FLHQFH  0RQGD\1RYHPEHU -RUGDQ+DOORI6FLHQFH 5RRP SP

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS Brazilian gang members attack police Immigrants face tuition problems RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian authorities say gang members threw a grenade and fired at police in Rio de Janeiro, damaging two stations Undocumented aliens in Massachusetts plan ahead for college and push for new bill and a patrol car but causing no injuries. Authorities have told local media dozens of Associated Press shots were fired in two separate attacks believed to have been caused by the same CHELSEA — It seemed group early Sunday. like a given that Mario The online edition of the O Globo newspaper Rodas would go to college. says the attackers threw a grenade at a police The Guatemalan-born station at the Avenida Brasil, one of the city’s student certainly had the most important avenues. The grenade did not academic credentials, going go off. from English as a second language classes to taking Nigerian militants start peace talks advanced placement exams ABUJA — Nigeria’s main militant group in the for college credit his senior oil-rich Delta region said Sunday that it had year at Chelsea High started formal peace talks with the country’s School. president for the first time since it declared an But paying for it was indefinite cease-fire last month. another matter. As an The Movement for the Emancipation of the undocumented immigrant Niger Delta called Saturday’s dialogue with in 2005, Rodas would have President Umaru Yar’Adua useful. had to pay out-of-state “This meeting heralds the beginning of seri- tuition fees to go to a public ous, meaningful dialogue between MEND and college in Massachusetts, the Nigerian government to deal with and and he couldn’t afford that. resolve root issues that have long been swept If he had lived in Texas or under the carpet,” militant group spokesman Utah, states that allow Jomo Gbomo said in a statement Sunday. undocumented students to The president’s spokesman, Olusegun Adeniyi, pay in-state tuition rates, said Saturday that Yar’Adua met with a group of Rodas, now 22, might have negotiators “in continuation of his efforts to find graduated already. lasting solution to the problem in the Niger Delta “Every year we have and following on his earlier promise to meet more and more students in with any individual or groups in that direction.” limbo here,” Rodas said. “And every year we have more and more students taking advantage (of in- NATIONAL NEWS state tuition) elsewhere. I don’t understand.” NC authorities search for missing girl Nearly three years after FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Authorities acted Massachusetts House law- on a tip Sunday and searched a wide area in makers soundly rejected a AP south-central North Carolina trying to find a bill that would have allowed Mario Rodas, an immigrant who faced tuition problems in 2005, stands outside Harvard University 5-year-old girl reported missing by her moth- illegal immigrants to attend on Nov. 2. He now studies at the Harvard University Extension School with in-state tuition rates. er, who has been charged with human traf- college at in-state tuition ficking and child abuse involving prostitution. rates, lawmakers are Massachusetts is behind on Patrick. Former Gov. Mitt New York, Texas, Utah, Capt. Charles Kimble of the Fayetteville preparing to revisit the this.” Romney, a Republican, Washington and Wisconsin Police Department said several agencies spent issue. Undocumented students opposed the measure in — have such in-state tuition the day looking for signs of Shaniya Davis Activists say 10 other say they plan to launch a 2006. laws for undocumented stu- between Spring Lake and Sanford, which are states, some dominated by campaign by lobbying key “Time is our friend here,” dents. Oklahoma repealed about 25 miles apart. Kimble would not elab- conservative lawmakers, lawmakers and sharing Chang-Diaz said. “We’ve its law in 2008. orate on what information officers had have passed legislation with their stories in face-to-face had more time to talk to Meanwhile, four states — received. They suspended the search at dark. bipartisan support, and meetings. Meanwhile, more people collectively ... Arizona, Colorado, Georgia The area included woods and some homes, advocates see no reason activists have cultivated a and get them more comfort- and South Carolina — have police said. why Massachusetts, a state broader coalition of sup- able with it.” passed laws specifically controlled by Democrats, porters that includes union On Tuesday, the governor banning undocumented stu- Dobbs calls CNN departure ‘amicable’ can’t do the same. members, business leaders is scheduled to release a list dents from being eligible for NEW YORK — Lou Dobbs says he doesn’t That has been a frustra- and academics — some- of recommendations from in-state tuition. feel like he was pushed out of CNN, the news tion for advocates in this thing lacking in 2006. his Advisory Council for Steve Kropper, co-director organization where he worked for all but two left-leaning state, which State Senator Sonia Refugees and Immigrants of the Massachusetts years of its existence until last Wednesday. was the first to legalize gay Chang-Diaz, D-Boston, said that is expected to include Coalition for Immigration “Not at all,” he said in a weekend interview. marriage and the only so the state’s Higher Education in-state tuition for undocu- Reform, a group that seeks “I don’t know if people will believe it, but we far to require health insur- Committee is expected to mented students. Patrick immigration restrictions, had a very amicable parting on the best of ance for all its residents. hold hearings on the matter sent the panel around the said Massachusetts resi- terms. I spent 29 years there building that “Massachusetts is out in later this year or early next. state last year to take public dents have shown to be company, and I wish everyone there nothing front of so many things,” Chang-Diaz, a co-sponsor of comment and to come up generally sympathetic to but the best, and they have reciprocated with said Harris Gruman, execu- the bill, says it stands a bet- with suggestions for new immigration. But he said me.” tive director of the Service ter chance this time, with immigration policy. the public remains resistant He announced his resignation on “Lou Dobbs Employees International increased lobbying efforts Currently, 10 states — to granting illegal immi- Tonight,” finished the newscast and walked out Union Massachusetts State and support from California, Illinois, Kansas, grants in-state tuition or of CNN. Council. “But Democratic Gov. Deval Nebraska, New Mexico, driver’s licenses. It’s hard to know whether the abruptness or the lack of rancor surrounding the exit was more noteworthy. Dobbs’ outspokenness had made him a political target — so much so that ENGLAND there were parties celebrating the departure over the weekend — and an uncomfortable contradiction to what CNN says it wants to be. British issue apology for child migrants

Associated Press as 3 to Australia, Canada and other for- not at all.” LOCAL NEWS mer colonies. Many ended up in institu- The British government has estimated LONDON — As many as 150,000 poor tions where they were physically and that a total of 150,000 British children 8 injured in Beta Steel mill explosion British children were shipped off to the sexually abused, or were sent to work as may have been shipped abroad between PORTAGE — A late-night explosion that colonies over three and a half centuries, farm laborers. 1618 — when a group was sent to the shook Beta Steel Corp.’s northern Indiana often taken from struggling families Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd Virginia Colony — and 1967, most of hot-strip rolling mill injured eight work- under programs intended to provide will offer his own apology Monday to the them from the late 19th century ers, six of whom required medical care. them with a new start — and the Empire child migrants, as well as to the “forgot- onwards. Portage Fire Chief Bill Lundy said with a supply of sturdy white workers. ten Australians,” children who suffered After 1920, most of the children went Sunday that two of the six workers hospi- Forty years after the program stopped, in state care during the last century. to Australia through programs run by talized after Saturday night’s blast suf- Britain and Australia are saying sorry to Sandra Anker, who was 6 when she the government, religious groups and fered the worst injuries. He did not know the child migrants, who were promised a was sent to Australia in 1950, said the children’s charities. the names or conditions of the workers but better life only to suffer abuse and neg- British government has “a lot to answer A 2001 Australian report said that said none of them had life-threatening lect thousands of miles from home. for.” between 6,000 and 30,000 children from injuries. The British government said Sunday “We’ve suffered all our lives,” she told Britain and Malta, often taken from Their injuries ranged from burns to back that Prime Minister Gordon Brown the BBC. “For the government of unmarried mothers or impoverished injuries. Two of the workers shaken by the would apologize for child migrant pro- England to say sorry to us, it makes it families, were sent alone to Australia as blast declined medical treatment. grams that sent boys and girls as young right — even if it’s late, it’s better than migrants during the 20th century. page 6 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Monday, November 16, 2009

past tensions but said those very fond memories.” D’Arcy particular disagreements are “I never would have imag- continued from page 1 “in the past,” saying he ined the next time I would be hoped to have a “close per- here I would be coming as sonal and pastoral relation- the bishop-designate in this his diocese is that of a ship” with Notre Dame. diocese,” he added. “teacher.” University President Jenkins praised Rhoades in Rhoades acknowledged the Fr. John Jenkins and other a statement released Saturday Center for Ethics & Culture administrators have in the afternoon. conference taking place over past described the relationship “We are confident that the weekend on campus, citing it between the local ordinary ministry of Bishop Rhoades as example of the contribu- and the University as a will be a blessing for Notre tions Notre Dame can make “friendship.” Dame and the diocese,” to the church. He said a D’Arcy and University Jenkins wrote. “We look for- review of the conference administrators, ward both to schedule “revealed the however, have his apostolate depths of study and reflection clashed in the “We are confident and to our that you’ve been engaged in.” past, most friendship for D’Arcy said during his recently over that the ministry of many years to homily Saturday that the P r e s i d e n t Bishop Rhoades will come.” pope’s selection of Rhoades Barack Obama’s be a blessing for R h o a d e s for the Fort Wayne-South appearance at said during Bend post demonstrates the the 2009 Notre Dame and the Mass that his importance of the local dio- Commencement diocese.” visit Saturday cese. c e r e m o n y , was the sec- “It shows the Holy Father, where he gave Fr. John Jenkins ond time he’d and his advisors, see the the primary been to Notre importance of the Diocese of address and University President Dame. Fort Wayne-South Bend in all received an hon- “I came here its aspects, to send a [bishop] orary degree. three years already with five years expe- While meeting the press ago, to Notre Dame, for the rience, from diocese larger Saturday, Rhoades — who was Penn State-Notre Dame foot- than [Fort Wayne-South one of some 80 bishops who ball game,” Rhoades said. Bend],” D’Arcy said. AP wrote to Jenkins last spring “After the game, I came here Bishop John D’Arcy, pictured above, will step down as the head of the to condemn Obama’s appear- and celebrated Mass at this Contact Aaron Steiner at Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend on Jan. 13. ance — acknowledged those Basilica, so that brings back [email protected]

Dad’s continued from page 1 comeback, and has grown by 21 percent in 2008. By the end of 2009, the com- pany is projected to dis- pense three million cases of product in the United States, growing 26 percent. “Today there is a lot of interest in nostalgic and retro brands. Root beer is a unique flavor and simple pleasure, which combined with ice cream (a root beer float) or milk (a black cow) makes an inexpensive dessert,” Keith Hedinger said in a press release. Dad’s Root Beer does not just offer root beer. Instead the company offers several varieties of cream sodas including blue, red, orange and original. “I think Dad’s Root Beer is a simply unique. It’s a root beer that has been around for 72 years, and was the second most popu- lar root beer in America in 1986,” Micki Hedinger said. Hedinger said she enjoyed having Dad’s Root Beer at the College, and said she believed other students enjoy it too. “It is great having Dad’s Root Beer in the dining hall. What’s not to love about having the root beer right next to the ice cream machine — Dad’s Root Beer Floats! It’s like having a little taste of home in the dining hall,” Hedinger said. In honor of Senior Dad’s Weekend — an annual event at the College — Hedinger and her father hosted a root beer float party along with the Student Activities Board featuring Dad’s Root Beer. Seniors and their fathers were invited to partake in the party, as well as a vari- ety of other events throughout the weekend such as a formal dinner, a game watch at the College Football Hall of Fame and karaoke. Contact Alicia Smith at [email protected] The Observer Business Monday, November 16, 2009 page 7 MARKET RECAP Lawyers hit jackpot with laws Attorneys draft laws concerning cases about electing minorities and earn fees

Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Every lawsuit filed or even threat- ened under a California law aimed at electing more minorities to local offices — and all of the roughly $4.3 million from settlements so far — can be traced to just two people: a pair of attor- neys who worked together writing the statute, The Associated Press has found. The law makes it easier for lawyers to sue and win financial judgments in cases arising from claims that minorities effectively were shut out of local elec- tions, while shielding attor- neys from liability if the claims are tossed out. The law was drafted mainly by Seattle law pro- fessor Joaquin Avila, with advice from lawyers includ- ing Robert Rubin, legal director for the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area. Avila, Rubin’s com- mittee and lawyers working with them have collected or billed local governments about $4.3 million in three cases that settled, and could reap more from two pending lawsuits. That’s only a fraction of AP what might come. Dozens Joaquin Avila, a professor of law at Seattle University, is shown here in Seattle in Feb. 2009. Avila drafted a of cities and school boards law making it easier for lawyers to sue and win financial judgments in cases about minorities in elections. IN BRIEF have been warned they could be sued under the he testified for the bill in and they claim the lawyers a remedy, the law empow- Mass. struggles to create green jobs 2002 California Voting 2002 that he expected are using the statute to ers state courts to create BOSTON — In June, lithium-ion battery Rights Act. other attorneys would take shake down local govern- smaller election districts maker Boston-Power Inc. unveiled plans for a All the cases have been on cases because of favor- ments. favoring minority candi- new manufacturing plant in Auburn that it initiated by Rubin’s com- able incentives written into "It’s a money grab," dates. said would employ 600 workers — a big gain mittee or Avila, who also is the measure. charged John Stafford, Officials in several in the state’s drive for green jobs. a member of the lawyers’ Avila said the complexity superintendent of the California communities said Five months later, the Westborough-based group, according to an of the litigation and the fact Madera Unified School they never heard com- company has scrapped its plans and is scoping Associated Press review of few attorneys are experts District that was slapped plaints of voter discrimina- out sites in China and other parts of Asia. legal documents, corre- in voting rights have limited with a $1.2 million attor- tion until the lawyers The company said the planned 455,000- spondence and legislative the number involved so far. neys’ bill even though it stepped forward. In one square-foot facility was always contingent on records, and interviews "I anticipate there will be never contested a lawsuit. case, the Tulare Local federal stimulus funds which never material- with lawyers, school and more cases filed by other The California statute Healthcare District, now ized — but the story is emblematic of a larger government officials, cur- parties," he said. targets commonly used "at- known as Tulare Regional problem facing the state. rent and former legislators Avila and Rubin say their large" elections — those in Medical Center, was sued Massachusetts has plenty of small research and voting-rights experts. roles in crafting the law which candidates run city- even though its five-mem- companies hoping to design the next big There is nothing illegal shouldn’t overshadow its wide or across an entire ber governing board is a breakthrough in renewable energy. But when about the lawyers profiting importance and the need to school district. Avila said rainbow of diversity — two it comes to holding onto the manufacturing from a law they authored use lawsuits and threats to that method can result in emigres from India, a jobs that spin out of that research, the state is and state lawmakers end years of injustice at the discrimination because Hispanic, a black and a struggling. approved. But it is unusual polls. Those they target dis- whatever group constitutes white. The lawsuit argues Marlborough-based Evergreen Solar Inc. has that after seven years all pute the need for the law. the majority of voters can Hispanics, who make up received $58 million in state aid and been legal efforts are so narrow- The number of minority dominate the ballot box about a third of local vot- hailed by Gov. Deval Patrick as a green jobs ly focused, especially since officeholders was climbing and block minorities from ers, have been short- hero for its decision to bring hundreds of solar Avila told lawmakers when even before it was enacted, winning representation. As changed. panel manufacturing jobs to Devens. Concerns resolved at Kansas City plant CLAYCOMO, Mo. — Ford Motor Co. said Saturday union concerns over working condi- tions at its assembly plant in Kansas City have Google makes concessions on book deal been resolved. But a union officer said mem- bers were moving ahead with a planned strike Associated Press books and promises to make it easier attacked by a brigade of critics who authorization vote. for others to resell access to a digital protested to U.S. District Judge Denny Ford spokeswoman Marcey Evans said offi- SAN FRANCISCO — Internet search index of books covered in the settle- Chin, who must approve the agree- cials from the automaker and United Auto leader Google will ease its control ment. ment before it takes effect. The finan- Workers Local 249 reached an agreement late over millions of copyright-protected Copyright holders also would have cial terms of the settlement remain Friday on issues related to the workload at the books earmarked for its digital to give more explicit permission to intact, including a promise to give 63 plant. library if a court approves a revised sell digital book copies if another ver- percent of all sales proceeds to par- Union leaders have said problems developed lawsuit settlement that addresses sion is being sold anywhere else in ticipating authors and publishers. in October when Ford added a third shift, objections of antitrust regulators. the world. Among other complaints, the oppo- including staggered schedules. The union says The offer comes two months after The concessions filed late Friday in sition said the plan would put Google the changes resulted in increased, uncompen- the U.S. Justice Department balked at New York federal court are just the in charge of a literary cartel that sated work since the company did not hire Google’s original agreement with latest twist in a class-action lawsuit could illegally rig the prices of elec- workers. Other union issues concern safety. authors and publishers, warning the filed against Google four years ago by tronic books — a format that is The plant makes the Ford F-150 pickup and arrangement could do more harm groups representing the interests of expected to become increasingly pop- the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner SUV. than good in the emerging market for U.S. authors and publishers. The suit ular. "At this point, no further action is neces- electronic books. alleged Google’s ambition to make In echoing some of those concerns, sary," Evans said. "The issues are resolved." Google Inc. is hoping to keep the digital copies of all the books in the the Justice Department advised Chin But the union was still carrying out a strike deal alive with a series of new provi- world trampled their intellectual that the original settlement probably authorization vote scheduled to end late sions. Among other things, the modi- rights. would break laws set up to preserve Saturday, according to Toni McCauley, finan- fied agreement provides more flexi- Google negotiated a $125 million competition and protect copyright cial secretary for the union. bility to offer discounts on electronic truce nearly 13 months ago only to be holders, even if they can’t be located. page 8 The Observer N NATIONAL NEWS Monday, November 16, 2009 Chinese-Americans Illinois may house Gitmo inmates

Associated Press “I wholeheartedly oppose Local and state officials will evaluate Obama trip Governor Quinn and be at Thomson on Monday CHICAGO — Gov. Pat Quinn President Obama’s efforts to for an inspection by the and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin on move Gitmo detainees to our Federal Bureau of Prisons dare speak to them,” he said. neighborhoods,” McKenna and Department of Defense Associated Press Sunday tried to build support Yet many Chinese- and counter criticism of a said in a statement. representatives. As President Barack Americans fear that China’s proposal to sell a prison in The plan to consider using U.S. Rep. Donald Manzullo, Obama visits China seeking rise could create a backlash. rural northwestern Illinois to the Thomson facility was first a Republican whose district to balance a seesawing rela- They still have painful mem- the federal government to reported by the Chicago includes Thomson tionship, Chinese-Americans ories of Vincent Chin, the house Guantanamo Bay Tribune. Correctional Center, was embody the challenges fac- Chinese-American beaten to detainees and other inmates. Thomson has been largely invited to Monday’s meeting ing the giants of East and death in 1982 by two unem- Federal officials are vacant since its construction with federal officials at the West. ployed Detroit autoworkers expected to visit the maxi- in 2001 because of budget prison but he did not plan to They have as many differ- as Japanese cars were mum security Thomson problems. The prison was attend, his spokesman Rich ent feelings about their beginning to decimate the Correctional Center, about built with 1,600 cells, but Carter said Sunday. ancestral home — hope, American auto industry. 150 miles west of Chicago, on only about 200 minimum Manzullo said he adamant- indifference, pride, pain — “That kind of hate crime, Monday. security inmates are held ly opposes the proposal, as there are characters in senseless hate crimes, would Both Quinn and Durbin said there. despite the jobs it would the Chinese language. Yet happen if the countries’ rela- the possibility of selling the Durbin brushed off security bring to the area. many share a conviction that tions are not very good. So prison to the federal govern- concerns, saying convicted Federal officials were con- is both logical and personal: on a personal level, Chinese- ment was a once-in-a-life- terrorists are already incar- sidering Thomson along with The destinies of China and Americans are always very time opportunity to help cre- cerated in federal prisons a facility in Florence, America are inseparable. anxious,” said Min Zhou, a ate about 3,000 jobs, both at without incident. Colorado and a site in “Each one is dependent on sociology professor at UCLA the prison and directly in He said fewer than 100 of Hardin, Montana. the other to make their econ- and author of “Contemporary surrounding communities in the inmates at Thomson Some 215 detainees remain omy strong,” said David Chinese America.” an area where unemploy- would be Guantanamo Bay at Guantanamo Bay, and Zhang, a New York City As China’s economy has ment has topped 10 percent. detainees if the Federal Durbin says the administra- physician who immigrated to grown, she said, “sometimes “We have an opportunity to Bureau of Prisons buys the tion has talked to other coun- America at age 25. “The U.S. I would hear people say, bring thousands of good-pay- facility. Federal officials tries about taking some of cannot leave China, and even jokingly, ‘Oh, you’re ing jobs to Illinois when we would even erect a more them. China cannot leave the U.S. taking our jobs away.’ When need them the most,” Durbin secure perimeter around the Durbin said he didn’t know It’s symbiotic, like an organ- I hear this, I feel, ‘Who am said at a news conference in prison to beef up security, he when the Obama administra- ism.” I? I’m American.’” Chicago, one of several added. tion would decide, but hoped The Great Recession has Chinese-Americans also Illinois stops Sunday. “We “We’re here today to let the Illinois would have an advan- bound the two nations even are acutely aware of China’s have an opportunity to bring people know we’re not going tage because of Obama’s con- tighter, and given China problems, such as pervasive them to a part of our state to let the fearmongers carry nection to the state. greater influence. America pollution, widespread rural that has been struggling and the day,” Quinn said. “We’re “He understands this part borrowed unprecedented poverty and repression by that’s an opportunity we are going to do things right, the of our state, he knows the sums to resuscitate itself. the Communist government. not going to miss.” Illinois way." state of the economy there,” China, which needs “I don’t feel like China is Critics, including President Barack Obama’s Durbin said. American consumers to fuel stable. It has so many prob- Republican members of administration wants to close Quinn said he talked to its growth, supplied much of lems, I feel like it’s ready to Congress from Illinois and Guantanamo Bay, a military Obama about a prison deal that cash and is America’s explode at any time,” said GOP candidates for governor, run detention center in Cuba, regarding Thomson during a largest foreign lender. Amy Yuan Zhou, no relation have been quick to condemn and move the detainees to recent trip to Washington “It’s like that little brother to the professor, a 23-year- the prospect of the sale the U.S. so they can be prose- Jack Lavin, a top aide to you always used to pick on, old UCLA postgraduate stu- because of safety concerns. cuted for their suspected Quinn, said Quinn does not and now he’s lending you dent who moved to America GOP gubernatorial candi- crimes. need legislative approval to money,” said Nanci Zhang when she was 4. date Andy McKenna said The detainees are alleged sell the prison property. But (no relation to David), a 22- Those problems have been Quinn’s plan to cut spending terrorism suspects who have the legislature would get year-old Los Angeles resi- a longtime source of tension and create jobs includes been held often without involved when it comes to dent. “But you can’t quite with America, especially bringing “terrorists to charges since the beginning awarding jurisdiction if it conceive of one brother with- with U.S. criticism of China’s Illinois.” of the war in Afghanistan. becomes a federal prison. out the other.” record on human rights and Nanci Zhang was born in Chinese retorts about Beijing and moved with her American hypocrisy due to parents to the United States its racial problems. when she was 3. In her Now America’s first black American schools, she president is forging a new remembers China’s long his- image of inclusion, which tory being celebrated while could exert a subtle pressure its present was ignored. Now on China to do the same. she sees her homeland com- “An African-American ing to America’s economic president, that itself speaks rescue, and “it’s kind of vali- loud,” said Li, the Brookings dating.” scholar. He said a Chinese About three million U.S. minister of foreign affairs residents are of Chinese was asked at a recent press descent, according to a 2008 conference if he could imag- Census estimate. About a ine a minority as president third were born here, a third of China, but did not answer. are naturalized citizens, and Li hoped that Obama’s trip a third have arrived in the could mark a turning point, past few years, said Cheng from American finger-point- Li, a China scholar at the ing to a more respectful and Brookings Institution in cooperative exchange: “The Washington, D.C. 21st-century world requires David Zhang came to a constructive relationship.” America in 1985 looking for Another turning point for freedom and opportunity. some was the 2008 Olympics “What I dream of here I in Beijing. “The distance couldn’t even dream of in between us seemed to China: cars, a house, a good, shrink,” said UCLA professor decent job. I could dream Zhou. “That’s pretty pro- that here, and I realized it. found for me.” Now in China, all these “My parents liked seeing things we accomplished, they Chinese people succeed on a have accomplished.” wider stage, especially in Zhang, a pathologist at athletics,” said Nanci Zhang, Mount Sinai Hospital in the Los Angeles resident. Manhattan and president of “You and I both know what the Association of Chinese the Chinese are known for, American Physicians, leads things like physics and regular delegations of chemistry.” American doctors to his So which country did she homeland. He collaborates cheer for? with China on cancer “The better one,” she research and clinical trials laughed, without elaborat- and is urging his hospital to ing. enter the Chinese health Perhaps she couldn’t. care market. America took home the most “As Chinese physicians, we medals: 110, including 36 meet with the (Mount Sinai) golds. China was next with board of trustees regularly. 100 medals — including a Ten years ago you don’t even leading 51 golds. Monday, November 16, 2009 The Observer N NATIONAL NEWS page 9 Economy affects Film debuts about gay marriage culture as historically anti- and includes personal stories Associated Press gay. from straight and gay charity donations Internet commentary on the Mormons, including newly- SALT LAKE CITY — Reed trailer is divided. weds Tyler Barrick and Cowan’s reasons for making a Depending on the source, Spencer Jones, who married fewer dollars, said Justin Greeves, film about the Mormon the movie is either an emo- in San Francisco on June 17, Associated Press senior vice president of Harris church’s activism against gay tional and scathing indictment 2008, the first day same sex SEATTLE — American charities Interactive, which regularly polls marriage in California are of The Church of Jesus Christ marriage was legal in have weathered a significant drop Americans about their charitable personal. of Latter-day Saints, or an California. in giving this year, and while giving. Himself gay and Mormon, unfair characterization of the The film touches on gay sui- they’re hoping for a holiday mira- Times are doubly tough this Cowan clashed with his family Utah-based church’s beliefs cide and homelessness, which cle, a recent survey shows they year for many nonprofits because over his sexual orientation and motivation for political many believe occur at higher- will probably see a decrease in the need for their services is and the beliefs of their faith, involvement. The church was than-average rates among gay year-end generosity. increasing at the same time dona- but it was a conversation part of a coalition of faiths Mormons and highlights the In light of the economic down- tions are decreasing, but Nancy between him and a sibling and conservative groups that strong opposition to gay rights turn, only 38 percent of Brown, chief executive officer of about her support of pushed for approval of a gay from the Utah Legislature and Americans say they are more like- the American Heart Association, Proposition 8 cemented his marriage ban in California’s lobbyists who are predomi- ly to give a charitable gift as a hol- said her organization is doing its commitment to make the film: constitution. nantly Latter-day Saints. iday present this year, compared best to cut expenses not services. “8: The Mormon Proposition.” Church officials have seen It also draws on past state- to 49 percent last year, according “I say this to our staff all the “I thought, if this is the dia- the trailer and other online ments of former leaders and to a survey conducted by Harris time: ‘Our mission is not in a logue in my Mormon family, materials about the film, LDS efforts to cure homosexuality Interactive to be released Monday. recession’,” said Brown. The then what is like in other spokeswoman Kim Farah with electroshock therapy at Some of the biggest U.S. chari- Dallas-based nonprofit ended its Mormon households,” the said, and “it is obvious that the church-owned Brigham ties say they are budgeting for a fiscal year on June 30 with dona- Miami-area filmmaker and anyone looking for balance Young University. disappointing Christmas. tions down about 11.8 percent, former Utah television jour- and thoughtful discussion of a Mormon church officials The survey commissioned by and a staff cut of 371 people or nalist said. “If this is the pain serious subject will need to appear in the film in footage Federal Way, Wash.-based World about 10 percent of its work I feel over Prop. 8 and other look elsewhere.” obtained through other film- Vision indicates they are prudent force. Mormon efforts to quash (les- Like many faiths, makers, media outlets and in to not raise their expectations for The charity did grow in two bian, gay, bisexual and trans- Mormonism defends tradition- a church-produced video that now. The survey did find, howev- ways this past year: both the gender) rights, what is the al marriage as an institution appeared on the Web. er, that 74 percent of Americans number of donors and the num- pain of others multiplied all ordained by God that is cen- Cowan said he “begged” for plan to increase their charitable ber of volunteers increased. over the world?” tral to a healthy society. The church participation — giving once the economy “More people with less money is While the 80-minute docu- church has consistently through both official channels improves. better than less people with less mentary is still in production, worked against legislation to and personal connections — The nation’s most successful money,” Brown said. a trailer posted on the legalize gay marriage since but was rejected. “I got an fundraising organizations expect- Northwest Harvest, operator of Internet has caught the eye of the 1990s. Last week, howev- immediate no,” he said. ed to see their income decline by Washington state’s largest food both sides of the debate, er, church leaders endorsed a Alex Nibley, a Utah filmmak- an average of 9 percent in 2009, bank, also reported volunteerism viewed by roughly 70,000 pair of Salt Lake City ordi- er and digital media instruc- according to the Chronicle of was up this fall while cash dona- people in its first 78 hours nances that make it illegal to tor said the trailer’s powerful, Philanthropy. tions were down. online. And the Web site that discriminate against LGBT high-quality footage promises Harris Interactive contacted Executive Director Shelley hosts the video has had nearly persons in employment and an emotional look at it sub- 1,001 U.S. adults in a random Rotondo said the statewide 28,000 visitors since it went housing. ject. Still, he said, it appears telephone survey, and claims a 95 hunger relief organization distrib- online last month. Narrated by Academy to fit within the typically percent “confidence level.” uted more food, in keeping with a Cowan contends that the Award winning screenwriter polaraized spectrum of film About the same number of record increase in need, during church was the most influen- Dustin Lance Black — also takes on the Mormon church Americans are giving to charity fiscal 2009 than in any time in the tial force in the campaign and gay and raised Mormon — the — most either that promote these days, but they are giving agency’s 40-year history. paints the faith’s theology and film chronicles the campaign the faith or attack its views. The Observer Viewpoint page 10 Monday, November 16, 2009 THE OBSERVER All you need is love P.O. Box 779, Notre Dame, IN 46556 024 South Dining Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556 The peace camp has taken a lot of around in impersonal cars and armed more peaceful future, the U.S. must flack in recent years. However, with lethal weapons, policemen should stop buying new weapons. Besides, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF make a conscious effort to always with an unarmed police force and a Jenn Metz America’s current wars overseas high- light just how right the peaceniks are. smile and never carry lethal weapons. greatly reduced military, there would MANAGING EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER War is always bad. As Gandhi said, “I Unarmed policemen are more capable really be no need to continue investing Bill Brink Stacey Gill object to violence of maintaining peace and solving vio- in weapons production. If America because when it lent situations. An even better way to stops investing in arms development, ASST. MANAGING EDITOR: Kara King James Napier other countries, even those on ASST. MANAGING EDITOR: Aaron Steiner appears to do create a safe environment would be if good, the good is Demarcating the president disbanded his body unfriendly terms, will probably follow NEWS EDITOR: Madeline Buckley only temporary, Democracy guards to prove the only protection suit. Without new bombs and warships, VIEWPOINT EDITOR: Michelle Maitz the evil is perma- anyone needs is goodwill. most wars would end — especially the SPORTS EDITOR: Matt Gamber nent.” But But it is not enough to implement wars in places like Somalia and the SCENE EDITOR: Jess Shaffer acknowledging Gandhi’s wisdom non-violent policies at home while still Democratic Republic of Congo where SAINT MARY’S EDITOR: Ashley Charnley counts for little if it is not acted upon. conducting military operations abroad. small arms and machetes are the People must learn to always turn the The U.S. should dismantle all overseas weapons of choice. PHOTO EDITOR: Ian Gavlick other cheek or offer another child military installations and bring the To be clear, this is no isolationist pol- GRAPHICS EDITOR: Andrea Archer when confronted with violence. There troops home. It is simply no longer icy; it merely focuses on promoting ADVERTISING MANAGERS: Theresa Bea is no room for moderation. If non-vio- acceptable to maintain power and goodwill rather than aggression. To Mary Clare Rodriguez lent beliefs are to spread, the world prestige through force. The days of positively affect current geo-political AD DESIGN MANAGER: Jaclyn Espinoza must confront the status quo on two imperialism are over. Every country trends, America must alter current pol- CONTROLLER: Patrick Sala fronts. It must cast aside institutions has the ability to protect its own citi- icy. 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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We need Bring back Brown I will preface this with the acknowledgement during the 2007 season), I thought Corwin Brown’s that the Irish secondary has grossly underper- young defenses had progressed. stability formed on the field this year compared to pre-sea- At season’s start, my dream scenario involved son “on-paper” expectations. The reason could be Coach Weis in the coaches’ box upstairs calling It is not a surprise that almost immediately after the anything from coaching to players being over- plays and Coach Brown on the sideline communi- last seconds ran off the clock for the Navy game the rated. Nonetheless, my biggest disappointment this cating with players. Word out of the Dome after “dump Charlie” critics were again out in force. We year has been the “disappearance” of Corwin the bowl game last December was that administra- looked bad in that game. Our offense was pathetic and Brown. tion officials were impressed by Brown’s pregame our defense just didn’t show up (although Coach Brown This comment definitely comes on the heels of and halftime speeches to the players during the is correct in his criticisms of the cheap shots by some of the Nov. 12 articles reporting Brown’s comments Hawaii Bowl. And that turned out pretty well, I the Navy defensive players — there were some leg about Navy. No matter how one may perceive believe. Unfortunately, conventionality won out, whips that weren’t called as well as numerous crack- those comments, since he arrived at Notre Dame in and here we sit at a very mediocre 6-4. backs). However, we had too many chances to win to 2007, Coach Brown has displayed an unmatchable Much as history tells us that Bob Davie should end up losing. enthusiasm for the game and the University. have promoted Urban Meyer from receivers’ coach The real question is: What is to be done? Before the Moreover, he has earned a reputation as a good to offensive coordinator in 1999 (most of us agreed student body and alumni take on the persona of the recruiter and a coach the players respect. For with Kevin Rogers’ hire at the time), I believe time mob in an old Frankenstein movie, I would ask them to these reasons, no matter what occurs with Charlie will show that Charlie Weis should have moved to consider the following: Where are the most rabid anti- Weis, I would like to see Corwin Brown back on the coaches’ box and given Corwin Brown the side- Weis remarks coming from? The answer is that the the Notre Dame sideline next season. lines for the 2009 season. noise is loudest from the anti-Irish among the media. During Coach Brown’s first season with the Irish, So no matter how this season ends, my biggest Mark May and his ilk, including the usual suspects at I enjoyed his chest-bumping and camaraderie with disappointment, besides the record of course, will ESPN are the ones urging Charlie’s ousting. This is not the players despite a 3-9 performance. His appear- be the “disappearance” of Corwin Brown. Because, just about Charlie. I believe that there is a subtext to ance and reactions on the sideline let me know as I said, the man gets “it.” this: They want to keep the Irish football program in that someone on the staff “got it.” And while I did continuous disarray. Granted, we started this ourselves not question the move of Jon Tenuta to defensive Dan Laughlin with removing Lou. Davie was hopeless. Willingham a coordinate at season’s start (the guy coached top- alumnus politically correct disaster. And as a consequence, our 25 defenses at Georgia Tech and many referenced class of 2001 fortunes suffered. We lost games, credibility and him as a coach Notre Dame should aspire to have Nov. 12 respect. I believe these anti-Irish noisemakers want it to stay that way. And they know the only way that they can do this is to keep us in a state of flux through a game of musical chairs for the position of head coach. Is Charlie the right guy for the job? I don’t know. I Ginger pride hope so. We are beginning to come out of the hole Davie fell into and Willingham dug deeper. Charlie deserves One generally expects to be able to go about before, “merely a disease upon humanity.” I have credit for getting us back to ground level. Now let him one’s life without facing public intolerance of one’s viewed the sickening South Park propaganda show us that he can climb the mountain. To change unusual hair and uneven melanin. I was therefore about my people — lies, mere lies. Of course gin- coaches again now is to fall back in the hole. What we shocked when I opened my Observer Nov. 13 to gers are a race; we have a collection of so many need is stability. I was here when Ara was. We wanted find myself staring at bold racism in three menac- recessive traits that we must surely be descended to win every game then, too. And we expected to, but ing panels of “The Mobile Party.” Needless to say, from a common genetic source. Consider Erik the we didn’t. We lost to Purdue three times and only gar- my weekend was ruined. Red, a hero of our ancestors, a proud and noble nered one win against Michigan State. Losing hurts and Why must our community of higher learning be explorer. Would history have remembered some- none of us like it. Getting back on the coaching carousel tainted by derogatory remarks about gingers? My one as boring as Erik the Dirty Blonde? I leave might sound like a cure, but I think it will only prolong people are important contributors to American that for you to judge as you will. I ask all gingers the hurting — and the losing. society. We provide an elusive high standard for and friends of the ginger people to join me, how- the hair dye industry (have you seen some of those ever, in judging the authors of the hurtful strip Perry W. Aberli magentas?). Gingers single-handedly keep the from Nov. 13, as well as The Observer editors who alumnus sunscreen industry afloat. If we are forced to hide deemed such hate acceptable for publication. We class of 1969 indoors because of shame caused by comments must stand firm until our people are freed from Nov. 12 like Hofman, Wade and Rosemeyer’s “gross,” how the shackles of bigotry. will Neutrogena continue to market its 85 SPF Ultra Sheer Sunblock? Our economy is in bad Megan Aldrup enough shape already. This racism must end. junior Some readers may scorn my cries. “Gingers Holy Cross Hall Be classy, aren’t a race,” you may tell me, as others have Nov. 15

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As the Connecticut game approaches, I wanted to bring attention to the students, band members, cheer- leaders and all fans of Notre Dame football to be aware of the chants used at this game. I was already surprised at the chants used during the Navy game, seeing as some of them are not appropriate while playing a team that is literally fighting for our freedom. After seeing no change in that, I wanted to make sure to ask everyone to not do the “kill” cheer when we play Connecticut this week. For those who are unaware, its starting corner- back, Jasper Howard, was stabbed and killed earlier this season. I think as an honorable, Catholic college, we should at the very least be sensitive to this and not use this cheer. I hope we can put some competition aside and respect their loss.

Lizzie Laughman junior Le Mans Hall Nov. 14

Just do it.

Trust me.

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ventions. Some of the most benevolent yet rapturous its sanguine, if not thematically naïve, predecessors By COLIN RICH aural assaults of modern rock come not from the three- almost immediately with lyrics like “She says I like your Scene Writer piece groups with a prominent lead guitar, but from the theory/But it won’t pass no test.” Perhaps a refutation of dizzying array of strings and synths characteristic of an earlier optimism, other song titles suggest a similar dis- Critical respect and commercial viability make strange entrancing psychedelic dissonance. tinction from past glories such as “Evil,” a forlorn appeal if not unlikely bedfellows in the music world, and Enter The Flaming Lips, a band as renowned for its to going back in time to correct one’s inequities, nowhere is this contradistinction more apparent than in critical acclaim as its immense commercial popularity “Powerless,” and disc two opener, “The Ego’s Last the modern rock’s psychedelic stratosphere. More often over the past decade. Twenty-six years young, this formi- Stand.” The album also features guest appearances by judged by album sales than album reviews, mainstream dable and fluxing gang of Oklahomans is currently a The Yeah Yeah Yeah’s Karen O, whose vocals were success comes infrequently to those that carve a psyche- quartet that pivots on the direction of front man Wayne recorded by Wayne Coyne via phone, and MGMT, and delic niche rather than appeal to the broader rock pro- Coyne. These Dust Bowlers can attribute their status as does hit several pop highs with “I Can Be a Frog” and clivities of most listeners. What distinguishes psychedelia an indie rock paragon to their longevity and the artistic “Silver Trembling Hands.” from other alternative rock is an instrumentalist view of breakthrough of 1999’s enthrallingly complex “The Soft “Embryonic” seeps slowly out of the stereo, wrapped in technology and an ability to maximize sound through Bulletin.” Lauded by fans and critics alike, this multi- a cautious self-awareness that poses the most obvious creative editing and a synthesis of traditional and futur- faceted masterpiece drew primarily from the Beach difference from the triumphant signature ballads of The istic pop Boys’ “Pet Sounds” for inspiration, utilizing synthesizers, Flaming Lips. The album adds a solemn gravity to the c o n - drum machines and studio manipulation to depart from typically atmospheric levity associated with the Lips’ the band’s budding punk artistry. Succeeded by 2002’s brand of psychedelic musicianship. Yet these differences, “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots” and whether they prove a definitive reorientation away from 2006’s “At War with the Mystics,” this the band’s buoyant disposition or an ephemeral explo- euphoric triumvirate formed the basis ration of the murkier undercurrents of human nature, for the band’s popularity, resonating still make for an enjoyable album. Currently enjoying with college youths and rock enthusiasts positive critical reception, the litmus test for versed in classic psychedelic outreaches “Embryonic” pivots around the opinion of Lips fans, who ranging from Pink Floyd to The face a new sound and potentially a new direction from Who. Thematically these three albums one of America’s preeminent psychedelic rock groups. were built as one – they all speak with a hopeful optimism about characters who Contact Colin Rich at [email protected] battle to achieve their destiny, overcome internal vices intrinsic to humanity, and Christmas on Mars seek to transcend a world fraught with wickedness. Warning Bros. Records Inc. Now, 10 years after the release of “The Soft Bulletin,” the latest Lips release demonstrates another departure from Studio: Warning Bros. Recording Inc. the folds of their established conven- Recommended Tracks: “Convinced of tions. The 12th studio release and first double album from the band, the aptly the Hex,” “Evil,” “See the Leaves” titled “Embryonic” is drenched in a sobering shower of evil, defeat and res- ignation to the inevitable. “Convinced of the Hex,” the album’s opener and closest semblance of a single, utilizes all of the musical effects inherent to a Lips pro- duction, but delineates the album from

the guy who was a TRL mainstay a few years ago. (Other By JORDAN GAMBLE musicians have not been so congenial, either. Students Assistant Scene Editor may remember that Good Charlotte so graciously took time out of their 2008 performance in the JACC to com- plain about the one audience member’s “has-been” com- Ryan Cabrera’s trademarked the poofy, spiky hair long ment.) before Edward Cullen’s liberal use of hair gel ever start- Despite his early success as a pop heartthrob, his hair ed to make girls swoon. and his notoriety as Ashlee Simpson’s first boyfriend, That’s just one of the things the 27-year-old hasn’t Cabrera thrived in the small venue and intimate setting, changed about his act. His crooning love songs are still and it’s obvious his music still attracts people. The early catchy as hell even five years after they first became pop- arrivals to Legends were almost exclusively female, but ular in 2004. The crowd at Legends by the time Asiala was finishing up, a on Saturday night knew all the good number of guys had shown up. words to songs like “40 Kinds of After a few songs, he took Some even held aloft signs saying Sadness” and “Exit to Exit,” and a off his jacket to reveal a “Marry me, Ry.” Cabrera laughed about few pockets of exuberant fans start- Notre Dame T-shirt, which the display, especially a few with more ed chanting for Cabrera’s biggest hit, explicit requests (Legends security con- “On the Way Down,” even before elicited a cheer from the fiscated those ones). opening act Steve Asiala had left the floor. From the start, Cabrera kept up crowd stage. energy. His thumping guitar led to a few Though he released a third album, “The Moon Under rounds of beat-keeping claps from the audience, and Water,” in 2008, Cabrera mostly stuck to songs off 2004’s more than once he posed with the front row for a picture “Take It All Away” and 2005’s “You Stand Watching” for to go on his Twitter. After a few songs, he took off his his 45-minute set. But the short performance still had jacket to reveal a Notre Dame T-shirt, which elicited a room for some surprises. Standing alone on the stage cheer from the floor. He was engaging, chatty and clearly with just his guitar, Cabrera wasn’t afraid to experiment. singing his heart out on songs like “Shine On” and the During one song, he slipped in snippets from Miley much-anticipated “On the Way Down,” which he let go Cyrus’ “Party in the USA,” Hanson’s “MMMBop” and on for a few more choruses so the crowd could sing even Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition.” He also took on a along. song from Josh Kelley, who he toured with this summer. People coming for a “Ryan Cabrera show at Legends” Even with Legends’ low stage and open floor, some got exactly what they expected and then some: an ener- performers have surprisingly managed to put up an aloof getic performer who was genuinely glad to be playing a wall, proving distant and inaccessible despite the three- fun, quick show. foot distance from the mic to the audience. It’d be easy to presume Cabrera would do the same – this is, after all, Contact Jordan Gamble at [email protected] MARY CECILIA MITSCH | Observer Graphic The Observer Scene Monday, November 16, 2009 page 13

lime, always slightly tipsy seeming Bill By COURTNEY ECKERLE Nighy, who has played a pirate before in Scene Writer the “Pirates of the Caribbean” trilogy, and has not lost his roguish touch in Originally called “The Boat That playing the ship’s more business-mind- Rocked” in the U.K., the name change to ed leader, Quentin. “Pirate Radio” is literally banking on Academy Award winner Philip American’s ability to make a hit (or hits) Seymour Hoffman plays essentially the out of anything having to do with the out- same character as he did in “Almost laws of the ocean. This second film out of Famous,” although that is definitely not Richard Curtis, writer and director of a bad thing. Just picture this role as a “Love, Actually” doesn’t fail in bringing prequel to his 1970s counterpart. The these paisley and leather clad square comparison also begs the question fur- pegs seamlessly together in a total ram- ther into the movie - why must all shackle comedy. rock and roll movies have a near Opening in the year 1966 and going death scene? It takes ‘live fast, die through an epic year in young’ to a spec- the life of a rebel fraternity tacular level. of disc jockeys with It’s fun, careless and Adorable new- enough mojo to make what-the-hell spirit comer Tom Austin Powers look like a make “Pirate Radio” Sturridge plays total drip, “Pirate Radio” young Carl, who capitalizes upon every pos- heartwarming batch of will steal every sible stereotype imagina- vigilantism. anglophile’s ble about the time period, heart as the quin- including the most out- tessential bashful, landish outfits possible, with Rhys Ifans’ pale, shaggy haired British boy. character DJ Gavin often looking exactly In fact, the only way they can like Snoop Dogg in the remake of make his near total inexperi- “Starsky and Hutch.” However, its hazy ence with girls plausible is by and floral-filled take on life makes for a mentioning he has spent spectacular romp through time, even his whole life at all boys pulling off possibly the most epic game of schools. As our guide chicken ever conducted, and also is the through this boat, he first time the words “hep cat” have been does his job well in pro- used naturally in about 40 years. With viding an outsiders view of headliners like The Who, Smokey the odd crew, including a par- Robinson and The Kinks, the music is ticularly fascinating pirate named Thick practically another character, and one Kevin, who is either very dumb or down- that is so stellar, the right brilliant, also a rest of the action has a quick cameo by Emma hard time keeping up. With headliners like The Thompson makes for a A nearly unrecog- strong female presence in nizable Sir Kenneth Who, Smokey Robinson this otherwise fraternal Branagh’s performance and The Kinks, the music escapade. as essentially “The is practically another If this movie is one Man,” or a prudish BBC character, and one that is thing, it is rock and roll. Pirate Radio government minister, is It’s fun, careless and spectacularly rigid, so stellar, the rest of the what-the-hell spirit make Universal Pictures with the bland boxy- action has a hard time “Pirate Radio” heart- ness of his scenes com- keeping up. warming batch of vigilan- Director: Richard Curtis pletely contrasting with tism. It’s fun for sure, but the colorful and swift- don’t expect anything but Starring: Bill Nighy, Philip Seymore Hoffman, and Tom Sturridge changing frames on the ship. The only shallow waters when it comes to a good color in his wardrobe is fantastically aris- look at the movie’s historical inspiration, tocratic pinky ring that only someone Radio Caroline. However, there is no with a crest or Italian with “connections” denying the comedic energy of this amaz- could possibly pull off. He also has what ing cast. some might categorize as an unhealthy obsession with the Queen. His character Contact Courtney Eckerle at contrasts greatly with the always sub- [email protected]

Throughout the show, the dances that used the juxtaposition of traditional dances with modern and familiar music were the most enjoyable. These dances represented Asia’s rich history and tradition, which Asian students at Notre Dame chose to balance with their position as youth in a modern world. Some dances were strictly traditional, such as the Con Rong Chau Tien Vietnamese dance using fans and flags. Conversely, the KPOP act was performed by the Korean Student Association in stylish and provocative outfits. They danced By BRANDY CERNE to Korean pop music, instead of a historical dance. It was interesting to see a Scene Writer thoroughly modern representation of Korean culture. The Japan Club and the Chinese Cultural Society performed intense acts: Soran Bushi and Students of Shao-Lin, respectively. Students of Shao-Lin used fans and Thanks to Asian Allure, students at Notre Dame were transported halfway martial arts in a way that was comedic and playful, yet impressive. around the world on Friday and Saturday The Belly Dancing performance by the Arabic nights. The Asian American Association Cultural Club was traditional. performed its annual cultural show cele- However, it will always have a time- brating dances, music, and fashion of less appeal, so it translated well to Asia. This show is their chance to spread today’s audience. The Bollywood a little bit of their culture to other stu- dance also added fun to the night, dents who either do not see enough of it capitalizing on the popularity of on campus or do not know what Bhangra “Slumdog Millionaire” by using the or Pukol are. song “Jai Ho.” Asian Allure used the theme of “Asian Apart from the dances, there Allure Live” to tie the show together. were several vocal performances. Between the acts, the cast acted out vari- senior Simon Chun gave a notable ations of famous “Saturday Night Live” performance of “Hallelujah,” and skits, such as “the Cheerleaders” and senior Jeanna Yoon sang a sweet “Night at the Roxbury.” Some of these went and laidback version of “Fallin’ For over better than others with the audience, You” with graduate studentJoe such as “Coconuts,” a deviation from the popular “Cowbell” Hagmann on guitar. Senior Greg skit with Christopher Walken. While the skits were amusing, Abbracciamento had some difficulties when his mike did not they were not the main focus of the show and were not nec- work during his first performance, but his impressive piano essary. Most of them only had a loose connection to the following performance. skills were still on display. Thanks to the seemingly endless cheers from his fan Many of the acts were energetic and fun for the audience. The show started out club in the audience, he was able to come back out to perform “When You Were with one of the best performances, Modern Tinikling, a Filipino dance. Performers Young” by the Killers at the end of the show. had to be light on their feet, as they jumped in and out of long bamboo sticks that Asian Allure does not feature flawlessly performed, professional dances, but were being hit on the ground and against each other to the beat of the music. The this is part of its appeal. It is important to see how our friends and classmates dance is indigenous, but in Asian Allure, today’s popular music was used. present their cultures, which is such a large part of who they are and where they The Vietnamese Lion Dance was another crowd pleaser. Two students were in a come from. Overall, Asian Allure was a fun and culturally rich night. traditional, ornate, lion costume and they danced to a mix of songs with widely known steps, such as “Soulja Boy” and “Cupid Shuffle.” Contact Brandy Cerne at [email protected]

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NFL Bengals beat Steelers to complete season sweep Cincinnati takes one-game lead in AFC North; Star safety Polamalu reaggravates left knee in first series

because they own the tiebreak- Associated Press er and, for the first time in their PITTSBURGH — Maybe it history, a 5-0 division record. wasn’t a concession speech, Usually by now they’re playing even if it sounded like one. The for next year, only to discover it Bengals spent most of the last may have arrived. 20 seasons chasing Pittsburgh, “This is a breath of fresh air and now it’s the other way to be at this point of the season around, and the Steelers realize and to be playing for a reason,’’ it’s a decidedly uphill climb. Chad Ochocinco said. “It feels ‘’They’re clearly the best really good.’’ team in the division,’’ safety Especially when the Bengals Ryan Clark said after the almost appeared to be waiting Bengals beat the Steelers 18-12 for the something bad to hap- on Sunday to take control of the pen, settling for four field goals AFC North. “I’d give my left arm by Shayne Graham after deep to play them again.’’ drive after deep drive didn’t Who could have possibly envi- produce a single touchdown. sioned the Super Bowl champi- They also played the second ons saying that about a rival half without ace running back they’ve largely dominated and, Cedric Benson, yet still found a at times, intimidated since the way to follow up their 23-20 1980s, especially with seven win over the Steelers on Sept. games left in the season? 27 — and in a city where they The Bengals (7-2) pulled it off had won only 13 times in 40 by beating the Steelers (6-3) at years, with many of those wins their own game in their own during the 1980s. stadium, where Pittsburgh had “It’s hard to really describe won its last 10. They smothered the feeling, when you’ve been Ben Roethlisberger and through so many times when Pittsburgh’s running game, you’re leaving this stadium and yielded only four field goals by you’re holding your head low Jeff Reed and converted a tight- from losing the game,’’ Graham AP as-it-gets game’s only big play, said. Steelers’ runningback Rashard Mendenhall is tackled during their 18-12 loss Sunday against the Bernard Scott’s 96-yard kickoff The Bengals, a lowly 4-11-1 Bengals. Cincinnati swept the season series with Pittsburgh for the first time since 1998. return for a touchdown. last season, swept both “That’s probably the most Baltimore and Pittsburgh a sea- enough veteran guys to get to to them, despite gaining only said. “Something was weird grinding football game I ever son after those teams played for that point. We’re chasing 218 yards. They even got away about the day, I don’t know if it experienced,’’ Bengals coach the AFC title. They’ve won Cincinnati, and hopefully we get with messing up an extra point was the (mid-60s) weather in Marvin Lewis said. seven of eight and are 4-0 on to see them again.’’ attempt for the second time in November. We just didn’t make The Steelers were without the road. The Bengals were so Steelers- as many games against the plays we normally make.’’ star safety Troy Polamalu for all “In the past, we would lose like in a game in which the Pittsburgh. Ochocinco (2 catches, 29 but the opening series as he games like this,’’ center Kyle teams’ combined offense was The drive that mattered most yards) and Carson Palmer (18 aggravated the left knee injury Cook said. 444 yards, it was almost as if stretched over four minutes late of 30 for 178 yards) never got that previously sidelined him For the Steelers, it was a frus- they were copying from defen- in the game and ended with going, but there were no for four games. He underwent trating defeat after they had sive zenmaster Dick LeBeau’s Graham’s 43-yard field goal. He Bengals turnovers. Pittsburgh an MRI exam, but there was no won five in a row, scoring at playbook. They didn’t let the hit earlier from the 23, 32 and had one, and it mattered. immediate word about his sta- least 27 points in each. By win- Steelers convert any of their 32. Frostee Rucker returned tus. ning, they would have led the final 10 third-down plays, pres- The Steelers got the ball back Roethlisberger’s interception to Whether they have Polamalu division and controlled the sured Roethlisberger into going with slightly less than two min- the Steelers 14 on Pittsburgh’s or not the rest of the way, the momentum; now, Clark con- 20 of 40 for only 174 yards with utes to play, but Roethlisberger opening drive of the second Steelers realize they’re in big cedes, they may be playing for a four sacks and bottled up threw incomplete on four con- half, but, settling into a familiar trouble. wild card unless the Bengals Rashard Mendenhall (36 yards, secutive downs from the 33, script, the Bengals came away By sweeping the season series collapse. 13 carries) a week after he ran and it was over. only with Graham’s field goal. for the first time since 1998, the “We still got to find a way to for 155 yards in Denver. “There was just something Only this time — and this was Bengals effectively lead get to the playoffs,’’ cornerback Most of all, the Bengals didn’t missing all day, I don’t know the change — they didn’t settle Pittsburgh by two games Deshea Townsend. “We have let the Steelers’ defense dictate what it was,’’ Roethlisberger for losing.

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AP team W-L Jimmie Johnson reacts after winning at Phoenix Sunday. The victory was Johnson’s fourth in five appearances there. The 1 Florida 10-0 win all but locks up the championship for Johnson, who leads the Chase for the Sprint Cup by 108 points over Mark Martin. 2 Alabama 10-0 3 Texas 10-0 4 TCU 10-0 5 Cincinnati 10-0 Jimmie Johnson takes title in Phoenix 6 Boise State 10-0 7 Georgia Tech 10-1 Associated Press in what his rivals consid- race car as his crew did who finished fourth. 8 LSU 8-2 ered a “statement” show- a total rebuild of the Martin has gained 108 9 Pittsburgh 9-1 AVONDALE, Ariz. — ing. Chevrolet. He limped to a points on Johnson nine 10 Ohio State 9-2 When a fluke accident “I guess in the end it 38th-place finish that times in 265 races, 11 Oregon 8-2 cost Jimmie Johnson a could be looked at like sliced his lead in the including last weekend at 12 Oklahoma State 8-2 huge chunk of his points that,” Johnson acknowl- standings to just 73 Texas. He did it once at 13 Iowa 9-2 lead, he knew there was edged. “It was, ‘Hey, points over Hendrick Homestead, in 2005. 14 Penn State 9-2 no more room for error guys, you know, we need Motorsports teammate He’s not counting on 15 Virginia Tech 7-3 in his bid to win a to step up and get it done Mark Martin. catching Johnson this 16 Wisconsin 8-2 NASCAR record fourth ... we need to show what His win at Phoenix — year, and the sentimental 17 Stanford 7-3 consecutive champi- we’re made of, we need Johnson’s fourth in the favorite for the champi- 18 USC 7-3 onship. to get this done.’ last five races here, and onship will likely finish 19 Oregon State 7-3 But when it came time “I guess in the end, it seventh victory of the second in the final stand- 20 Miami (Fla.) 7-3 to plot a strategy for could have been a state- season — stretched his ings for a fifth time. 21 Utah 8-2 Phoenix International ment that we’re sending. lead to 108 points over He’s the only driver still 22 Brigham Young 8-2 Raceway, playing it safe I’m very proud of the fact Martin heading into the in mathematical con- 23 Clemson 7-3 was never an option. we looked each other in finale at Homestead- tention to catch Johnson. 24 Houston 8-2 25 California Johnson cruised to a the eyes, knew what we Miami Speedway. Fellow Hendrick driver 7-3 dominating victory had to do, and deliv- Johnson needs to finish Jeff Gordon will be elimi- Sunday that moved him ered.” 25th or better next week nated as soon as Johnson to the edge of history, Johnson was wrecked to grab a spot in starts next week, and winning the fourth race on the third lap of last NASCAR’s record books. Johnson’s win at Phoenix of this Chase for the week’s race at Texas, and “We gave it everything knocked everyone else NCAA Men’s Hockey Division I Sprint Cup championship sat inside his disabled we had,” said Martin, out of contention. USCHO Rankings IN BRIEF team W-L

1 Miami (Ohio) 8-1-1 Hendrick denies deal Browns sign free agent Rookie Delmas misses 2 North Dakota 6-1-1 with IndyCar’s Patrick punter as insurance game due to infection 3 Cornell 3-0-0 AVONDALE, Ariz. — Rick Hendrick CLEVELAND — The Cleveland MINNEAPOLIS — Detroit Lions starting 4 Denver 6-3-1 said Sunday he has no deal to bring Browns signed free agent punter free safety Louis Delmas was held out of 5 Mass. -Lowell 5-2-1 IndyCar superstar Danica Patrick to Reggie Hodges in case Dave Zastudil the lineup due to an infected tooth and 6 Michigan 4-4-0 NASCAR, and there’s no certainty she’ll can’t kick in Monday night’s game jaw and right guard Stephen Peterman 7 Bemidji State 7-0-1 even be driving stock cars next season. against Baltimore. was taken to the locker room on a cart 8 NOTRE DAME 5-4-1 “I just think that they are not even Zastudil has been bothered by a with a leg injury in the third quarter 9 Alaska- Fairbanks 6-1-1 close to making a decision on whether to sore right knee and was limited in against Minnesota. 10 Colorado College 5-2-1 even do it this year or next year,” practice all week. The team listed Delmas felt increasing discomfort dur- Hendrick said of Patrick and her repre- him as questionable — a 50 percent ing warmups before Sunday’s game. He sentatives at IMG. chance of playing — on the injury was replaced by Marquand Manuel, who “You never know until it’s done. You report. left in the third quarter with a shoulder never know until it’s signed. And any- The Browns worked out several injury. body can change their mind. When you punters on Friday and decided to Peterman was injured later in the peri- around the dial get down to the nitty gritty of any deal, sign Hodges, who appeared in four od when he was tangled up in a pile dur- it’s always complicated. There can games this season for Tennessee. ing a blitz. He limped off the field and always be someone who comes back Hodges has also played for St. there was no immediate word on the NHL and says ‘I can’t do it because of this.’ So Louis, Philadelphia and the New nature of his injury. Devils at Fliers until it’s done, it’s not done. And that’s York Jets. He was waived by the The Lions said Delmas was available to 7 p.m., Versus the honest truth.” Titans on Oct. 27. play, but questionable to participate. Patrick is reportedly in the final stages Zastudil, who has had knee sore- Kalvin Pearson replaced Manuel, whose NFL of a contract that would partner her on ness all season, has been one of the return was announced as questionable. Ravens at Browns a limited Nationwide Series schedule few bright spots for the Browns (1- Cornerback Jack Williams hurt his knee with JR Motorsports, the team owned by 7). His 25 punts inside the 20 is on the same play that Manuel did, and his 8:30 p.m., ESPN both Hendrick and Dale Earnhardt Jr. best in the NFL. return was also listed as questionable. page 16 The Observer N PAID ADVERTISEMENT Monday, November 16, 2009 Monday, November 16, 2009 The Observer N SPORTS page 17

NFL Henne leads last-minute drive in Miami win Carpenter’s field goal with 10 seconds left gives Miami the victory; Emotional Tomlinson leads Chargers over Eagles

Miami (4-5) won despite los- I’m playing, but when I saw said. ‘‘You hate to lose. That’s finding ways to help this team Associated Press ing running back Ronnie Brown that ball I was thinking, ‘Don’t the only thing on my mind.’’ win.’’ MIAMI — Chad Henne stood to a right ankle injury in the drop this,’’’ Sperry said. The replay review helped The score of the Broncos’ 27- on the sideline stewing about third quarter. Tampa Bay (1-8) Williams ran for 102 yards Miami build a 13-point halftime 17 loss at Washington — the costly interception he had was unable to build momentum for Miami, and Brown rushed lead. With the Bucs at their Denver’s third straight — was just thrown and rooting for the after beating Green Bay a week for 82 and a touchdown before own 4 late in the first half, announced moments before Tampa Bay Buccaneers to earlier. his injury. Michael Clayton bobbled a pass kickoff in San Diego. The score. The Dolphins fell behind 23- The Dolphins’ defense and Taylor snatched the ball. Chargers then went out and Henne wanted the ball back. 22, then started from their own stymied Freeman in the first The throw initially was ruled won their fourth straight. Tampa Bay obliged, taking 16. Henne hit Davone Bess for half. He fumbled a snap under incomplete, but following a The Chargers and Broncos, the lead with 1:14 to go. Henne gains of 25 and 16 yards, and center and Miami recovered to replay review — and a penalty both 6-3, play next Sunday in then directed a 77-yard drive, Ricky Williams ran for 27 yards end a Bucs scoring threat. He on an irate Bucs coach Raheem Denver. Four weeks ago, the Dan Carpenter kicked a 25- to the 7. mishandled a shotgun snap and Morris for unsportsmanlike Chargers appeared dead in the yard field goal with 10 seconds Carpenter came on to kick his lost 13 yards to stall another conduct — the officials credited water, 3 1/2 games back after remaining and the Miami fourth field goal, more than drive. He fumbled twice when Taylor with an interception and losing 34-23 to the then-unde- Dolphins beat the Bucs 25-23 compensating for the extra- sacked, although the Bucs gave the Dolphins the ball at feated Broncos. Sunday. point attempt he had blocked in recovered each time. the Bucs’ 8. ‘‘We didn’t know it would ‘‘We had a minute left,’’ the first quarter. Then Freeman hit Maurice Miami scored two play later happen this fast,’’ quarterback Henne said. ‘‘It’s your time to Henne, a second-year pro, Stovall with a 33-yard touch- when Henne hit Sperry for a 5- Philip Rivers said. ‘‘We believed go out there and make a come- finished 17 for 31 for 175 yards down pass on the first play of yard score. we could get ourselves back in back.’’ and improved to 4-2 as a the final period to cut Miami’s ‘‘This loss is solely on me,’’ it.’’ Henne’s heroics spoiled the starter. lead to 19-16. Linebacker Morris said. ‘‘Getting a personal Eagles running back Brian Bucs’ comeback led by Josh ‘‘I told him after the game in Quincy Black intercepted foul as a head coach is totally Westbrook was knocked out Freeman, who rallied his team the locker room, ‘You grew up Henne at the Dolphins’ 26 with unacceptable. I’m taking those with another concussion. He in the fourth quarter for the today,’’’ teammate Jason Taylor 1:43 left, setting up Carnell points; that’s how much we lost had missed the previous two second time in two NFL starts. said. ‘‘It’s a maturation process. Williams’ 1-yard touchdown by. I should take the blame for games after a concussion dur- The rookie shook off an awful He’s going to make mistakes. run to put the Bucs ahead — that. I used the wrong type of ing a win against Washington first half and led Tampa Bay to We all make mistakes. I still do but only briefly. language to the official.’’ on Oct. 26. a pair of late touchdowns. after 13 years. The key is to Freeman finished 16 for 28 The Bucs’ Connor Barth tied ‘‘In these types of situations, An ill-advised pass by Henne bounce back when you do, and for 196 yards. an NFL record held by three football is secondary,’’ coach was intercepted to set up that’s what he did today.’’ ‘‘That kid is going to be other kickers when he made Andy Reid said. ‘‘You’ve got to Tampa Bay’s go-ahead TD. A pivotal replay reversal good,’’ Taylor said. ‘‘He has three field goals of 50 yards or look at this kid and for his With the Bucs at the Miami 1- helped the Dolphins score 10 great poise for a young quar- more. They covered 51, 50 and future, and make sure every- yard line, Henne said he want- points in the final 1:25 of the terback. He moves around well. 54 yards — the three longest thing’s OK for him before he ed them to score quickly to give first half. The sequence includ- I’ve got a lot of respect for that kicks of his career. gets back out there.’’ him more time for a rally. ed a touchdown catch by Kory young kid.’’ Philadelphia’s Donovan ‘‘It’s tough, especially when Sperry, making his NFL debut Freeman found little comfort Chargers 31, Eagles 23 McNabb threw for a season- it’s your fault with that inter- after being signed from the in such praise. Motivation came in different high 450 yards, completing 35 ception,’’ he said. ‘‘But you practice squad Saturday. ‘‘I feel pretty miserable right forms for the San Diego of 55, and two late touchdowns. can’t let it bother you forever.’’ ‘‘I don’t think that much when now because of the loss,’’ he Chargers on Sunday, from He was intercepted in the end Denver’s loss to the little sur- zone by Antonio Cromartie on prise LaDainian Tomlinson’s the game’s last play. wife left in his locker. The Eagles (5-4) made it Tomlinson’s career certainly inside the Chargers’ 10-yard isn’t finished and neither is the line three times only to have to AFC West race. settle for field goals by David Tomlinson ran for a season- Akers . high 96 yards and scored twice ‘‘When you have those oppor- to continue his climb up the tunities to score we have to career rushing and scoring pound it in there,’’ McNabb lists, and the Chargers beat the said. ‘‘We definitely tried, but Philadelphia Eagles to pull into credit to them, but they stopped a tie atop the AFC West with us, obviously, from running the the slumping Broncos. ball into the end zone.’’ Asked if something happened The last time the Chargers that gave him motivation, L.T. played the Eagles, on Oct. 23, got a little emotional. 2005, Tomlinson was held to 7 ‘‘I don’t know if I want to talk yards on 17 carries, his career about it,’’ he said. ‘‘My wife is low for a regular-season game. pregnant. I found out before His previous season-high was the game. She left me a gift in 71 yards in a win at Kansas my locker. It said, ‘Open imme- City three weeks ago. diately.’ I thought it was a Tomlinson scored on a 3-yard necklace. It was a pregnancy run to give the Chargers a 14-0 test.’’ lead four minutes into the sec- The child will be the couple’s ond quarter. Midway through first. LaTorsha Tomlinson suf- the third quarter he chugged fered a miscarriage in 2005. 20 yards through the right side Fired up about fatherhood, of the Eagles’ defense to make Tomlinson passed Thurman it 21-6. Thomas and Franco Harris and Rivers threw touchdown moved into 12th place all-time passes of 20 yards to wide-open with 12,145 yards. His two fullback Mike Tolbert in the touchdowns gave him 146 and first quarter and 20 yards to moved him past Marcus Allen Legedu Naanee in the third and into third place on the all- quarter. Rivers was 20 of 25 for time list. 231 yards and no interceptions, ‘‘It’s kind of surreal,’’ with a rating of 131.8. Tomlinson said of his latest Naanee was flagged for accomplishment, noting that he excessive celebration for kneel- has a ball autographed by ing in front of a Chargers Harris in his trophy case. ‘‘I cheerleader and handing her grew up watching all those the ball. The Chargers had to guys. It’s mind-boggling that I kick off from their 15. Naanee am third all-time.’’ said it was spontaneous. It appeared for a while in the The Eagles were stuffed their offseason that L.T. would be a first three times inside the San salary-cap casualty, but the Diego 10, including when they sides finally agreed to a had the ball first-and-goal from reworked contract. He turned the 1 after Quentin Jammer ‘s 30 in June, then sprained his pass interference penalty in the right ankle in a season-opening end zone in the second quarter. win at Oakland. He missed the They had to settle for field next two games, the first time goals of 18, 25 and 25 yards. in his brilliant career that he McNabb threw a 5-yard pass missed regular-season games to Jeremy Maclin early in the due to injury. fourth quarter and 6 yards to ‘‘I’m still effective,’’ he said. tight end Brent Celek with 7:12 ‘‘That’s all that counts. Still left to pull the Eagles to 28-23. page 18 The Observer N SPORTS Monday, November 16, 2009

NFL Saints hold on against Rams to stay unbeaten Bush scores twice to push New Orelans over St. Louis; Rice racks up 201 yards as Vikings roll past Lions

their final drive and burned a lot The Rams faced their third score and won a footrace to a cor- those catches are definitely Randy Associated Press of clock on Bulger’s 5-yard check- straight unbeaten team at home ner of the end zone on a 15-yard Moss-esque.’’ ST. LOUIS — Reggie Bush down to Steven Jackson the previ- — a first in NFL history. They reception. The Lions (1-8) joined the helped the New Orleans Saints ous play, leaving them just fared much better against the ‘‘Yeah, he’s a handful,’’ Rams Houston Oilers, from Nov. 21, overcome another bundle of mis- enough time for one final snap. Saints than against the Colts (a linebacker James Laurinaitis said. 1982 through Nov. 4, 1984, as the takes to stay unbeaten for the ‘‘It would have been really nice 42-6 drubbing) and Vikings (a 38- ‘‘He’s a game changer.’’ only NFL teams to lose 31 games best start in team history. to pull it off,’’ Bulger said. 10 loss). in a 33-game stretch, according to Bush scored twice for the first ‘‘There’s a reason they’re unbeat- ‘‘Tough one,’’ coach Steve Vikings 27, Lions 10 STATS. time in more than a year and en. They made plays when they Spagnuolo said. ‘‘Tough, tough, Even when Sidney Rice is tightly ‘‘You see the progress and see Drew Brees compensated for two had to.’’ tough, tough.’’ covered, Brett Favre isn’t afraid to that we’re improving,’’ linebacker interceptions with two touchdown The Rams had a season high for Jackson was at his bruising best fire a pass downfield. Julian Peterson said. ‘‘We just passes that allowed the Saints to points against a defense that again for the Rams, who were Favre’s new favorite receiver can’t get over that extra hump.’’ escape with a 28-23 victory played most of the second half coming off their bye and a victory just keeps fighting through the After a slew of injuries and Sunday over the St. Louis Rams. without both starting corner- over the Lions the week before contact and coming up with the more poor pass coverage, the Courtney Roby opened the sec- backs. Tracy Porter limped off that ended a 17-game losing ball, perhaps finally making Lions dropped their 12th straight ond half with a 97-yard kickoff with a left knee injury in the streak. He has 6,206 yards in his Minnesota fans forget Randy at the Metrodome despite keeping return and Robert Meachem’s 27- opening minute and Jabari Greer sixth season, passing Lawrence Moss. another game close for three yard grab early in the fourth was inactive because of a hurt McCutcheon (6,186) for third on Favre passed for a season-high quarters. quarter gave New Orleans (9-0) groin. the franchise career list. 344 yards, 201 to Rice, and the ‘‘We came in with our first goal, just enough breathing room to tie Turnovers hurt more. The Before exploiting the Rams with Vikings overcame several self- which was to stop Adrian the franchise record with nine Saints had three for a four-game 83 yards on six carries with a 55- inflicted setbacks to beat the Peterson, but with Favre landing straight wins. total of 13. yard jaunt and adding two recep- Detroit Lions on Sunday. bombs like he did it was kind of ‘‘You’re not going to blow every- They also stalled on offense late tions for 15 yards, Bush hadn’t ‘‘Sidney never surprises me,’’ hard,’’ linebacker DeAndre Levy one out,’’ said cornerback Randall in the game, scoring fewer than done much this season. He scored said Adrian Peterson, who rushed said. ‘‘It throws off everyone, from Gay, who played on the Patriots’ 30 points for the first time in five four touchdowns the first eight for 133 yards and two touch- the D-line to the cornerbacks.’’ 16-0 team in 2007. ‘‘It’s a lot games, and opening the door for games but with only 194 yards downs. ‘‘I have a nickname for Peterson lost a fumble and harder to blow teams out when the Rams. rushing. him, and it’s ‘Showtime.’ He’s got threw a bad pitch to Percy Harvin for a lot of teams, this is like their ‘‘We’re not content with where ‘‘I don’t feel like I’ve dropped off it tattooed on his arm. It fits him for another turnover, both inside playoff game.’’ we’re at, and we’re certainly not at all,’’ Bush said. ‘‘I feel like I’m well.’’ the Detroit 20 in the first half. The Marc Bulger’s 19-yard pass to content with the way we’ve still the same person, I don’t feel Thanks to Favre’s arrival at Vikings committed a season-most Donnie Avery made it a five-point played these last few weeks,’’ any faster or slower. quarterback and a summer spent 13 penalties, totaling 91 yards. game with 2:44 to go and the Brees said. ‘‘We need to close the ‘‘I think coach gave me a lot of working out with some of the ‘‘We’re not here to try to Rams (1-8) made it to the New game out when we’re given the opportunities to make plays and I game’s greatest receivers, Rice impress people,’’ linebacker Ben Orleans 32 before Bulger threw opportunity.’’ think I was able to do that today.’’ has emerged as quite a threat for Leber said. ‘‘We’re here to get incomplete into the end zone on St. Louis got big games from The Rams saw the electrifying the surging Vikings (8-1). What he some wins.’’ the final play. Tackle Alex Barron Avery, who caught two touchdown player taken second overall in the lacks in speed he has made up for The Favre-Rice combination was called for holding on the play, passes, and Jackson, who had 2006 draft, and the two-TD game with precision, position and poise. has been impressive, particularly which would have ended the 131 yards and a touchdown on 26 was his first since Oct. 18, 2008. ‘‘It seems like each game he’s in the past month. In the past four game regardless. carries and totaled a season-high Bush vaulted over a defender on a getting better and better,’’ said left games, Rice has 27 receptions for The Rams had no timeouts on 176 yards from scrimmage. 3-yard run for the game’s first tackle Bryant McKinnie. ‘‘Some of 553 yards. Monday, November 16, 2009 The Observer N SPORTS page 19

SMC CROSS COUNTRY MEN’S SWIMMING Belles finish fourth in Irish win first in Big East MIAA Championships Sparked by victory in medley relay, Irish win 13 total events

yard freestyle (20.70) and helped take some pressure Calvin College takes top honors; Freshman By MOLLY SAMMON 100 freestyle (45.12) events. off during the second half of Sports Writer LeBlanc’s gold finishes were the meet,” Johnson said. phenom Kenney records best time for SMC for the 100-yard butterfly For its sixth season in a The city of Pittsburgh was (51.20) and 200-yard but- row, Notre Dame has been continue to help lead the terfly (1:50.31) events. able to beat the Panthers By CHRIS MICHALSKI not without the echoes of team next year,” Belles coach one Irish victory this week- Sophomore Ryan who boast a respectable and Sports Writer Jackie Bauters said. end. Notre Dame defeated Belecanech won the 1,000- competitive swimming pro- Senior co-captain Megan the Panthers 179-121 on yard freestyle distance gram and have given tough The Belles finished the McClowry, who has been a Friday and won their sea- event for the Irish. Other competition within the con- 2009 postseason exactly as team leader all season, took son’s first Big East event. first places ference for the they did in 2008, placing third for the Belles with an “In past years, we have from juniors Irish for many fourth in the MIAA overall place of 105th. This started off slow against M i c h a e l years. Championships and 17th in was McClowry’s last race of Pittsburgh and have had to S u l l i v a n , “The win against “The win the NCAA Division III her career, and Bauters said win the last couple events to Christopher a g a i n s t Regionals. she would be greatly missed win the meet,” senior Wills and Pittsburgh was by far Pittsburgh was Regionals were run by the returning Belles. MacKenzie LeBlanc said. J o s e p h our best meet of the by far our best Saturday in Terre Haute, Ind. “Megan is such a great ath- “Our goal was to start off Raycroft in season as a team.” meet of the No.1 Calvin College took first lete she has been a joy to strong and take control of their respec- season as a place overall, and two other coach for the past four the meet early which was tive events team and MIAA schools, Hope and years,” Bauters said. “I’m accomplished by everyone helped the MacKenzie LeBlanc gives us confi- Adrian, finished ahead of the constantly impressed at her on the team.” Irish win. Senior swimmer dence heading Belles. ability to give so much at The 200-yard medley On the div- into the Ohio The Belles had to fight sick- practices and to the team. relay win from sophomore ing side of the S t a t e ness, with junior Catie Salyer, Her leadership by example Petar Petrovic, senior John competition, Invitational sophomore Arianne especially will be missed.” Lytle, LeBlanc and freshman Caleb Dunnichay took a first which is our biggest meet of Rodriguez and freshman Other seniors that will be Chris Johnson in 1:32.24 place in the one-meter div- the semester,” LeBlanc said. Megan Morrissey running leaving the team include was the first of 13 total ing event and received The Irish will see under the weather, as well as Taylor Flaherty, Kate Peters swimming events the Irish 331.65 points for the Irish. Pittsburgh again at their junior Clare McVey being out and co-captain Ellen Pfister. won against Pittsburgh and Though a Pittsburgh diver next meet, the Ohio State for the race completely. Key returnees include provided the team with took the first place prize in Invitational on Dec. 4, and Despite this challenge, many Kenney, Almond, junior Sam momentum that stuck with the three-meter diving com- they will be back at of the Belles’ runners posted Wieczorek and freshman them for the duration of the petition, Irish divers Nathan Pittsburgh again for the Big low times and were rewarded Emma Baker. meet. Geary and Wes Villaflor East meet near the end of with a team total of 462. The Belles will have plenty Lytle and LeBlanc both came in second and third the 2009-10 season. Freshman Julia Kenney to build off of for a successful received two other first and gained a few more continued her remarkable season in 2010. places in individual races points for the Irish. season, posting the best time “I feel good about what we later in the meet. Lytle was “Diving is always an area Contact Molly Sammon at for her team for the fourth accomplished this season but the first to finish in the 50- we can gain points, but it [email protected] race in a row. Her time of know that we have a lot of 24:18.20 was good enough talent that is waiting to be for 61st overall. Close behind developed,” Bauters said. “I her in 63rd was sophomore hope the ladies are ready to SMC SWIMMING Joanne Almond, who posted a put in the work and continue time of 24:25.12, her best of thinking big—each season is the season. better than the last and that‘s “Joanne was ready to run what we’re working on.” — the taper really prepared Belles drop dual meet to Carthage her for a solid performance Contact Chris Michalski at and I believe we’ll see her [email protected] SMC remains winless despite strong performances from underclassmen

In what has become a second in 4:12.66. By CHRIS MASOUD continuing trend, Saint Competing in the 100-yard Sports Writer Mary’s was led by the out- breaststroke, Dalrymple standing performances of was the top finisher with a Despite outstanding indi- freshmen Katie Griffin and time of 1:11.74. She also vidual performances by a Ellie Watson s w a m t h e number of swimmers, the a n d s o p h o - breaststroke Belles fell to Carthage more Audrey “They are so young, portion of the College in a non-conference Dalrymple. so they’re going to be 400-yard med- dual meet Friday. The “ T h e y a r e ley relay. event, hosted at Purdue y o u n g , s o around for a while. Griffin fin- University, ended in a 139.5 they’re going All three of them are ished second to 65.5 final score in favor to be around very good swimmers.” in both the of the Lady Reds. for a while,” 2 0 0 - y a r d Saint Mary’s entered Belles coach freestyle and Friday’s meet winless after A l i c i a Alicia Dombkowski the 100-yard dropping the season opener D o m b k o w s k i Belles coach butterfly with to Kalamazoo College last s a i d . “ A l l t i m e s o f Friday. three of them 2:02.19 and Hoping to rebound this are very good swimmers. 1:01.14, respectively, while week, the Belles were Audrey qualified for nation- also swimming the back- unable to get past a strong als last year, the first swim- stroke leg of the 400-yard front of Lady Red swimmers mer from Saint Mary’s to medley relay. in both the individual and qualify. Griffin is very close With the goal of a fourth relay competitions. to two school records, and place finish in the MIAA in Carthage’s Amanda Croix, Ellie is very good as well, so mind, the Belles have a who was recently named they bring a lot of upfront tough task ahead of them as NCAA Division III National talent to the team.” they season wears on. Swimmer of the Week, Watson took first in the Hoping to change their for- paced all swimmers with an 1,000-yard freestyle as she tunes, they will travel to impressive time of 1:57.57 cruised to victory with more Grand Rapids, Mich., for the in the 200-yard freestyle, than 16 seconds to spare, Calvin Invitational next while also giving Carthage finishing with a time of month. the edge in the 500-yard 11:26.97. She also swam freestyle with a finishing the butterfly leg of the 400- Contact Chris Masoud at time of 5:17.44. yard relay, which finished [email protected] Visit our new Web site at www.ndsmcobserver.com page 20 The Observer N SPORTS Monday, November 16. 2009

Sciacca had six kills, two HOCKEY digs, and a block. Silva had Seniors 13 digs in the match. continued from page 24 Overall, the Irish hit .293 for the match to the Bulls’ Irish face continued ups and downs Nicholas and Tara Enzweiler .164. Marcela Gurgel led the were honored prior to the Bulls with 15 kills, and Alli match and were the Notre Arbogast had 10 kills and Dame’s starting lineup. four blocks. By DOUGLAS FARMER “It was so fun having them Notre Dame received its Big Sports Writer on the court at the same time East regular-season champi- and to see them play togeth- onship trophies Sunday after er,” Brown said. “They have a the match. Notre Dame’s roller coaster really strong bond and have “To win the regular season ride continued this weekend done a good job educating Big East is awesome,” as the No. 8 Irish lost to the classes Nicholas said. Northern Michigan 3-2 under them.” “It’s been a Saturday and tied the Phillips led “To win the regular goal since we Wildcats 2-2 Sunday before all players season Big East is came into the prevailing in a shootout 2-1 at with 19 kills, awesome. It’s been a season, and the Joyce Center. as well as put- we’re glad to Sophomore right wing Billy ting in five goal since we came go 14-0. It’s a Maday scored both goals digs and a into the season and high note, it’s Saturday for the Irish (5-5-2, team-high six we’re glad to go awesome to go 2-2-2-1 CCHA) and converted blocks. Kaelin out with a his opportunity in the put out 13 14-0.” bang. It was a shootout to seal the victory. kills and a good way to go Nationally, the result will career-high Jamel Nicholas out in the count as a tie, but in the two service Senior captain JACC.” CCHA standings, Notre Dame aces with four The Irish go earned an extra point by win- digs. Nicholas into the Big ning the shootout. once again led Notre Dame in East tournament as the No. 1 “Being down two-nothing we assists with 48 and had a seed, and will start competi- needed some kind of spark. It team-high 14 digs, a kill, and tion Friday at 3:30 p.m. started with a power play two service aces. Fesl had against No. 8-seed Seton goal,” Maday said of his first GRACE KENESEY/The Observer three kills, 10 digs and four Hall. score of the game, in the sec- Senior right winig Christiaan Minella battles a Northern blocks while Enzweiler had “We wanted to go undefeat- ond period. “Our team fed off Michigan player Saturday during Notre Dame’s 3-2 loss. five kills and five blocks. ed and win the regular sea- that and played with some Kristoff added in two digs son, and now that we’re past more jump and energy. From play I was able to find a loose “Tonight is the first night and two blocks of her own. that, to win the conference that point on, we played more puck, out-waited the goalie a that [Phillips] shut them down “Our senior class is one of tournament,” Brown said. “I like the Irish hockey team bit, and I was able to wrap it in the third period,” Jackson the most special classes com- think we’re in a good place everyone is used to seeing.” around [the goal].” said. “You have to finish the ing in, and to go through this and we can’t be satisfied, still Northern Michigan (3-5-2, Northern Michigan could not game … You have to be at with them has been amaz- have to work really hard.” 2-3-1-0) put the Irish down capitalize on numerous your best at the most impor- ing,” Nicholas said. two goals within 42 seconds in chances to score in the third tant time of the game.” Dealy had eight kills, three Contact Meaghan Veselik at the second period, includ- Freshman goalie Mike digs and a block while [email protected] period. After a ing a nearly Johnson started Saturday’s little more than three-minute game, holding the Wildcats to two minutes long five-on- three goals on 18 shots while had passed in “There were some three power senior Kevin Deeth and ND CROSS COUNTRY the period, sen- play. Ridderwall kept the Irish com- ior Ray positive signs for us. “[Not giving petitive with one goal apiece. K a u n i s t o We grinded it out.” up a goal on Just as they did the next slipped the that power play] night, the Wildcats put Notre First place finish gives puck past Notre Jeff Jackson was huge, espe- Dame into a two-nothing Dame junior cially with the deficit, and senior goaltender g o a l k e e p e r Irish coach guys we had in Brian Stewart did not yield Brad Phillips. the box [junior the lead. team pass to NCAAs After the ensu- Ben Ryan, sen- Notre Dame’s inability to ing face-off, the ior Ryan Thang come back the previous night Wildcats scored again, using and senior Brett Blatchford] made Sunday’s recovery even on Saturday, as they were not their two shots in the period because we had some of our more promising to Jackson. By MOLLY SAMMON able to qualify for the national to that point for two goals. top penalty killers in the box,” “I give our guys credit for Sports Writer meet next week. Maday gave the Irish hope Irish coach Jeff Jackson said. coming back from two-noth- “They ran more competitively once again six minutes later “That made it much more ing,” he said. “It was a hard A first place finish at in this race than they had in any while the Wildcats were down challenging.” fought win, a tough game. Saturday’s Great Lakes Regional other race this season,” men’s one man on a power play, and In the shootout following a Northern Michigan is a tough cross country meet has earned coach Joe Piane said. “I’m con- he tied the game after less scoreless overtime, Maday hockey team. There were the Irish women’s team an auto- vinced that if they ran like that than three minutes of the and junior Calle Ridderwall some positive signs for us. We matic team bid to NCAA nation- all season they would be going third period. converted for the Irish, while grinded it out.” als, but the men’s seventh place to the national meet.” “[My] second goal was a Phillips only let one of the finish ends the season for the In the men’s division, Jake four-on-four situation,” Maday Wildcats’ three shots get Contact Douglas Farmer at team. However, senior Jake Walker (31:21.10) was the first said. “Off of a broken down behind him. [email protected] Walker earned the ability to runner from Notre Dame to compete individually. cross the finish line. His ninth “It was by far the best race we place finish grants him the have had all year, and I was opportunity to compete as an very pleased with that,” individual and represent Notre women’s coach Tim Connelly Dame at the national meet. said. Following Walker at Five of the top 40 finishers in Saturday’s competition were the women’s competition were sophomore Joe Miller wearing the blue and gold of (32.04.11), junior Dan Jackson Notre Dame at the Great Lakes (32:10.75), sophomore Jordan regional at Indiana University’s Carlson (32:34.90), sophomore comparatively difficult and hilly Jonathan Shawel (32.46.31), course in Bloomington, Ind. junior Ryan Jacobs (32:57.92) Senior Lindsey Ferguson and junior Paul Springer (20:58.62) led the way for the (34:16.88). All contributed to Irish and finished third overall. Notre Dame’s 207 total points. “Lindsey led the team to our “Our goal annually is to get to victory,” sophomore Rachel the NCAA national meet and we Velarde said. “She has been an did not get that this year,” Piane amazing leader for this team said. “I think it is safe to say the and has helped us through season has been disappointing.” every race this year.” Ferguson, Rydberg, Velarde Ferguson was closely followed and Walker were all given the by freshman Jessica Rydberg honor of receiving all-region dis- (21:23.84) in 10th place, Velarde tinction based on their competi- (21:32.40) in 15th and juniors tive performances. Marissa Treece in 30th and The Notre Dame women’s Erica Watson in 36th. Freshman cross country team and Jake Rebecca Tracy (22:44.84) and Walker will compete in the senior Beth Tacl (23:04.50) fin- NCAA national meet at Indiana ished out the top seven starting State University’s course in team members whose 94 total Terre Haute, Ind., on Nov. 23 in points will allow them the search of a national title. opportunity to compete as a team at the NCAA nationals. Contact Molly Sammon at The season ended for the men [email protected] Monday, November 16. 2009 The Observer N SPORTS page 21

get some steals.” car, they keep us running. In the second half, the We’re really playing the Lions Irish pulled away with stingy game for them and just try- continued from page 24 defense and accurate shoot- ing to make sure we show ing. Notre Dame stymied the our appreciation.” turnovers continued to haunt Arkansas Pine-Bluff offense, Despite the sizeable mar- the Irish as the Lady Lions which posted just 7-of-34 gin of victory, Notre Dame’s kept it close for the better shooting in the half while performance was far from part of the first half. the Irish managed 19-of-34 flawless. The Irish were ane- Arkansas Pine-Bluff was shooting. mic from the free-throw line, down just four at 19-15 until Notre Dame got solid con- converting just 13-of-25 Notre Dame’s tributions from attempts. And while the Irish f u l l - c o u r t nearly every defense forced 33 total press finally p l a y e r w h o turnovers, the offense gave b e c a m e t o o touched the most of them back, commit- much to han- “Our fans are like the c o u r t . ting 27 turnovers of its own. dle. The Irish gas to our car, they B r u s z e w s k i “I think we tried to play forced 14 first- w a s o n e o f too fast,” Irish coach Muffet half steals and keep us running. eight Irish McGraw said. “We were a 22 turnovers We’re really playing p l a y e r s t o little sloppy and we just total on their the game for them an score in double made a lot of really bad way to 58-34 figures. Senior decisions.” halftime lead. just trying to make Ashley Barlow Shay Holmes led Pine Bluff “Bringing the sure we show our had 15 points with 14 points on 4-of-14 energy really appreciation.” and Diggins shooting. Jasmine Abrams helps,” fresh- added 14 off had 13 points off the bench m a n g u a r d the bench in and Rekevia Brown added 12 Skylar Diggins Skylar Diggins front of a rau- for the Lady Lions. s a i d . “ T h e Freshman guard cous crowd of The Irish will play their m o r e t h a t 9 , 0 8 0 , t h e first road game of the season we’re pumped, largest ever for when they travel for a top- the more we an Irish home- ten showdown with No. 10 get after it. opener. Michigan State on Thursday. The energy really makes you “It was crazy,” Diggins said want to get up and get on of the record crowd. “Our Contact Alex Barker at the ball and that helps you fans are like the gas to our [email protected]

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minute. Carrillo’s play attempts, senior Irish mid- points and seven assists. extended St. John’s shutout fielder Michael Thomas’s “It was good to see Clark streak to 510 minutes. shot was shoved wide on a Debut Abromaitis get in there, continued from page 24 While the match began dive by Carrillo. continued from page 24 because he’s going to have to slowly, with each side test- On the ensuing St. John’s score for us,” Irish coach Mike season and now in the tour- ing the other’s defense, the attempt, Quinn guessed cor- Dame debut, made all three of Brey said. nament, so we’re disappoint- Notre Dame offense took rectly but watched sopho- his 3-point attempts and was Notre Dame also turned up ed. I think we wanted to get control in the more midfield- 5-for-5 shooting on the game. the intensity on the defensive a winner.” second half. er Bjorn De He and senior Luke Harangody end, forcing 11 first half Despite the result, the The Red Storm Hoop’s shot each scored 19 points to lead Osprey turnovers while not Irish controlled the tempo of were unable to “In good soccer, it’s slice just past Notre Dame. allowing North Florida to get to play throughout much of the mount any sus- not easy to score h i s o u t - “I just made some shots the free throw line. After con- match. Notre Dame outshot tained offensive goals. Today, it was s t r e t c h e d today and got better from the verting many of those the Red Storm 15-9, includ- pressure, in hands. 3-point line,” Hansbrough said. turnovers into points, the game ing 11-4 in the second half large part due two good teams, E a c h t e a m “I’ve been working on my jump was easily in hand and the and overtime. to the excellent certainly two of the m a d e t h e shot with [Tory] Jackson in the Irish staked a 47-16 halftime “[St. John’s] doesn’t give goalkeeping of best teams in the Big remainder of gym. It’s been a year and a half lead. up a lot of goals,” Clark said. senior Andrew their shots, since I played a real game, but While the Ospreys had a far “In good soccer, it’s not easy Quinn. East.” but Carrillo’s it’s been fun.” better second half, outscoring to score goals. Today, it was However, the save was the Harangody, a preseason All- Notre Dame 49-39, many of two good teams, certainly I r i s h w e r e Bobby Clark decider. American and Big East player those points came in the clos- two of the best teams in the unable to force Irish coach Notre Dame’s of the year, was able to pick his ing minutes with Irish bench Big East. It was a hard a ball home in performance spots as his teammates all con- players getting minutes. fought match, and I thought either regular in the tourna- tributed offensively. Jackson said the team’s sec- we carried the game.” time or over- ment almost “Everyone knows ond half performance still gives Senior forward and Big time, and Notre Dame head- certainly locked up an at- [Hansbrough] can shoot like them opportunities to improve. East Offensive Player of the ed to penalty kicks for the large bid for the NCAA that, and he showed it today,” “I feel like we still have a lot Year Bright Dike came off third consecutive match. Tournament. The Irish will Harangody said. “It’s so fun to of things to work on,” Jackson the bench for the Irish, tally- “Looking at all three learn their fate this evening play this offense because on said. “We shot well today, but ing six shots and three shots games, we were not trying to when the tournament selec- nights like this, I really don’t once we get ahead by 20-30 on goal in 81 minutes. After go to penalty kicks, playing tions are announced at 5:30 have to do much.” points we have to learn to receiving a yellow card in the way we were,” Clark p.m. As a team the Irish made 14- make the same good decisions the 30th minute, Dike said. “We were pushing and “Now, the NCAA of-25 3-point attempts, and that got us there.” appeared frustrated at times making moves and trying to Tournament is our target,” shot 56 percent from the field Guard Stan Januska led the with the physical play of the win to the last. You can push Clark said. “The nice thing is in the game. Peoples had 11 Ospreys with 14 points on 5-of- Red Storm defense. and huff and puff, but if you we’re moving nicely into the points and junior Tim 6 shooting. Senior goalkeeper Derby can’t get it into the net, you tournament, and we’re hun- Abromaitis scored 13 off the Carrillo had four saves for end up gambling in penal- gry.” bench in a balanced offensive Contact Michael Bryan at St. John’s, including a spec- ties. That’s soccer.” display. Jackson also had nine [email protected] tacular fingertip save of a After both teams made Contact Michael Blasco at Dike header in the 56th their opening penalty kick [email protected]

“She had an amazing week- 14-5. Against the Chippewas end,” Waldrum said. “There the Irish held a shots on goal NCAA was nobody on either of the advantage of 13-4 while out- continued from page 24 teams we played this week- shooting them 26-5. end that could deal with her “We came out real well,” assist. and her speed, her strength Waldrum said. “Friday night “We’re still playing, so that and her finishing moves.” at halftime we were able to means it was a good week- Senior forward Rachel rest most of our starters, and end,” Irish coach Randy VanderGenugten scored the the same thing at the end of Waldrum said. “When you first two goals of her career [Sunday]. We were really can shut the over the week- pleased we were able to do opponent out, end, one in each that and stay healthy.” it gives you “[Henderson] had an game, and soph- Central Michigan was mak- t h a t a d d e d amazing weekend. omore midfield- ing its first appearance in confidence to There was nobody on er Ellen Jantsch the NCAA tournament in pro- bring into the a d d e d o n e gram history, and defeated next round’s either of the teams against IUPUI, No. 24 Purdue 2-0 to game.” we played this as did junior advance to face the Irish. In the next weekend that could forward Rose Notre Dame will next face r o u n d , deal with her and her Augustin against Oregon State Friday at H e n d e r s o n C e n t r a l Alumni Stadium. The g a v e N o t r e speed, her strength M i c h i g a n . Beavers upset No.3-seed Dame a lead and her finishing Augustin scored Florida Sunday, and, also in over Central moves.” on a free kick, in the Irish regional, Texas M i c h i g a n which instead of A&M beat No.4-seed LSU in a after only two lofting the ball shootout. The Irish tried not a n d a h a l f Randy Waldrum over the defend- to focus on seeds or upset m i n u t e s o f Irish coach ing wall and possibilities, Waldrum said. p l a y w h e n hopefully past “The game itself is going to junior for- the goalie, she be a pressure game because ward Taylor Knaack’s shot fired a shot beneath the it is playoffs,” he said. “We bounced off the crossbar jumping defending wall, and really try not to talk about perfectly into place for Mannino barely made a play the seeding part of it Henderson to head it past on it, as she never expected because that’ll put on stress. Chippewa junior goalie Shay the low shot. We just try to come in pre- Mannino. Henderson finished Notre Dame dominated pared to play the game the day with four goals, both contests, outshooting itself.” including a hat trick in the the Jaguars by a margin of first half, as the Irish won 6- 26-11, and also holding a Contact Douglas Farmer at 1. shots on goal advantage of [email protected]

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ND VOLLEYBALL Irish complete undefeated Big East season

season.” played at our best level so far, Frenchy Silva put in 10 digs of The final set saw multiple By MEAGHAN VESELIK Friday marked Notre Dame’s and that’s something that we’re her own. kills from Kaelin, Phillips, Sports Writer (20-4) 11th regular-season title looking to do. I think with Kortney Robinson led the Sciacca and Dealy as since joining the Big East con- practice and preparation that’s Hoyas with 12 kills, and Georgetown started strong but Notre Dame continued its Big ference and its first since shar- something we’re working on.” Lindsay Wise with 5 blocks. Notre Dame stepped up to tie it East dominance and wrapped ing the title in 2005. The Irish Junior middle blocker Kellie Georgetown started off the at 10-10. The Irish dropped the up a perfect conference sched- swept the Hoyas 3-0 (25-22, Sciacca led the Irish offense first set in the lead, but Notre next point before recording a ule this weekend. The No. 24 25-20, 25-19), improving them Friday with 12 kills. Dame fought its way back with string of points to win the Irish swept Georgetown Friday to 13-0 Big East. Notre Dame Sophomore outside hitter kills from Sciacca and Kaelin, match. night to clinch the Big East came back from behind in each Kristen Dealy had nine kills and aces from junior libero Notre Dame’s senior night regular season title and took of the sets for the win. Five and 11 digs, followed by Kaelin Megan Dunne and Phillips. The was another successful event down the University of South Irish players delivered aces and senior Serinity Phillips, Irish had a strong 10-5 lead in as it won its 14th consecutive Florida Sunday as they hon- throughout the match as well. who each had eight. Sciaccia, the second set but the Hoyas match. The Irish took down the ored their six seniors. “I think today we completed Dealy and Kaelin each had a mounted a comeback to tie it at Bulls 3-1(25-18, 23-25, 25-21, “It’s just been phenomenal,” one of the goals we set out for solo block as well. 15. A big kill from Phillips and 25-19). Seniors Kaelin, Phillips, Irish coach Debbie Brown said. from the beginning,” senior Senior setter Jamel Nicholas an ace from Nicholas put them Kim Kristoff, Megan Fesl, “I think the team has been outside hitter Christina Kaelin had a pair of kills, 33 assists back on top to win the second really focused throughout the said. “I don’t think we’ve and 10 digs. Sophomore libero set. see SENIORS/page 20

ND WOMEN’S SOCCER MEN’S SOCCER On Their Way Irish fall to Irish advance easily to St. John’s third round of NCAAs in shootout By DOUGLAS FARMER Sports Writer By MICHAEL BLASCO Sports Writer Notre Dame opened the NCAA Tournament with a statement — two, actually — For the Irish, the third by winning its first two time is not the charm. games by a combined score No. 25 Notre Dame (10-7- of 11-1 at Alumni Stadium 4, 8-3-1 Big East) fell 5-3 to this weekend. No. 14 St. John’s (9-2-9, 6- The No. 2-seeded Irish (19- 1-5) in penalty kicks after 3-1) hosted IUPUI (17-5) in drawing 0-0 in regular time the first round of the tourna- in the Big East Tournament ment Friday, and shut the Finals. The match was the Jaguars out 5-0 behind a third game of the tourna- combined effort in goal from ment decided by penalty junior goaltender Nikki kicks for the Irish, who Weiss and senior goaltender downed South Florida and Kelsey Lysander. Sophomore Louisville in earlier play. forward Melissa Henderson “We’re disappointed, very led the offensive support by disappointed,” ninth-year netting two goals and senior Notre Dame head coach defender Haley Ford scored Bobby Clark said. “That’s a goal and also had an two runner-ups between fin- DAN JACOBS/The Observer ishing second in the regular Sophomore forward Melissa Henderson is attacked by a defender Sunday in Notre Dame’s 6-1 see NCAA/page 22 win over Central Florida. Henderson scored six goals in two games this weekend. see CLARK/page 22

MEN’S BASKETBALL ND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Squad opens schedule with victory Eight players score

By MICHAEL BRYAN Associate Sports Editor 10 or more in win The Irish dominated the first regular season game played in “They sat in their zone Purcell Pavilion Saturday, By ALEX BARKER and I was really just look- demolishing North Florida 86- Sports Writer ing to slip inside for some 65. easy buckets,” Bruszewski Notre Dame controlled the High-pressure defense said. “I wasn’t hitting well game from start to finish, and and dominating post play from outside so I was opened the game on fire from propelled No. 4 Notre cleaning up inside and just the perimeter. Senior guard Dame past Arkansas Pine- staying in the paint.” Jonathan Peoples knocked down Bluff 102-57 in its season The Irish (1-0) came out a 3 for the first points in the opener Sunday night at the sloppy, committing a num- newly renovated arena, and sen- Purcell Pavilion. ber of turnovers which led ior Tory Jackson and junior Ben The Lady Lions (0-2) had to an early deficit. Notre Hansbrough each converted no answer for Irish for- Dame didn’t grab its first their first attempts from distance ward Becca Bruszewski as lead until 4:10 into the to put the Irish up 13-2 early. the junior led all scorers game when a layup by sen- Hansbrough, who transferred with 19 points on 8-of-14 ior Lindsay Schrader made from Mississippi State last sea- shooting while grabbing 10 it 7-6. However, poor free son and was making his Notre VANESSA GEMPIS/The Observer rebounds on her way to her throw shooting and more Senior forward Luke Harangody dribbles past a defender second career double-dou- see DEBUT/page 22 Saturday during Notre Dame’s 86-65 win over North Florida. ble. see LIONS/page 21