the Observer The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s Volume 44 : Issue 41 Wednesday, OCTOBER 28, 2009 ndsmcobserver.com Students travel to Appalachia in record numbers One-credit course receives most applicants in history, 269 spend fall break in poor areas of Appalachian region

black lung pensions, miners’ This fall, the seminar By LAURA McCRYSTAL pensions, social security and received a record number of News Writer disability, said Jenny Lee, a applicants and accommodat- missionary with Community ed the highest number of par- Editor’s note: The reporter Crossing, a McDowell County ticipants in its history, attended a weeklong service missionary and home repair Professor Connie Mick, assis- trip in the Appalachia region organization. tant director of the Center for of the United States to exam- Similar situations exist in Social Concerns said. ine the culture of the region counties across the Students began traveling to as well as the issues that it Appalachian region of the Appalachia in the 1980s in faces. United States, where the rise small volunteer groups, Mick and fall of coal mining have said, but the program has McDowell County, W. Va, contributed to many environ- grown more popular over the was home to one of the high- mental and economic issues. years. est concentrations of million- Last week, 269 Notre Dame “It’s for students to serve aires in the United States students spent a week at 21 and live in solidarity with during the peak of the coal different sites in McDowell people who are surrounded mining industry at the turn of County and other areas in by chronic poverty and chal- the 20th century. Appalachia as participants in lenges,” she said. “By doing Today, it is the most impov- the Appalachia Seminar that together as a group we erished county in the state offered as a one-credit course get a fuller understanding, Photo courtesy of Larua McCrystal and the four main sources of through the Center for Social Sophomores Analise Althoff and Margaret Millea saw a stud for income for its residents are Concerns. see SEMINAR/page 6 a wall as a part of a renovation project in Kimba Visiting professor recounts horrors of Holocaust Professors

By LAUREN BALDWIN phasized, Gross said. The scale of the Holocaust News Writer events baffled people and the organize reports of mass murder were A visiting professor discussed viewed with caution by journal- horrifying accounts of the killing ists and government officials of Finnish and plundering of Polish Jews neighboring countries, as the pre- during World War II. dominant mood of countries dur- Jan Tomasz Gross, Norman B. ing the occupation was anti- Tomlinson ’16 and ’48 professor Semitic, Gross said. conference of War and Society and History at While these are victim accounts Princeton University, spoke and only account for half of the Tuesday in a lecture titled “On story, Gross said personal By MEGAN HEMLER Holocaust’s Periphery: Poles and accounts should not be discarded. News Writer their Jewish Neighbors.” “A sense of obligation grew While the Jews in Poland only among the Jewish record keep- Notre Dame students might represent a fraction of the total ers,” Gross said. “Clearly their be unfamiliar with Finland’s killed by the Nazis, the firsthand aim was just to produce an geography and its ties to SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer accounts about the fates they suf- account of what happened, not to their school, but its capital, Jan Tomasz Gross, a professor at Princeton, spoke about the fered are extremely important to Helsinki, served as the site Holocaust at a lecture Tuesday night. historians but have been deem- see HOLOCAUST/page 9 for a major conference on nuclear disarmament last week, an event in which the University of Notre Dame played a significant role. Organized by the Joan B. Band films music video with OK Go Kroc Institute of International Peace Studies as well as the Finnish their song at last year’s football Institute of International By LIZ O’DONNELL game against Southern News Writer Affairs, public policy and California in Los Angeles. security experts gathered Assistant Band Director from Oct. 22 to 24 in order to Fall Break proved relaxing Emmett O’Leary said the band discuss ideas to make the and uneventful for many stu- contacted him six or seven Nuclear Nonproliferation dents who stayed in South months ago and approached Treaty (NPT) more effective. Bend for the week. For others, him with the idea. According to the Kroc the vacation was not exactly “The idea of the video was to Center Web site, this treaty boring. take place in a Midwestern, is one of the most basic and Approximately 115 members bucolic setting,” he said. “The crucial agreements within of The Band of the Fighting band also wanted to add a international efforts to moni- Irish were featured in the film- theme of college marching tor, control and destroy ing of OK Go’s video for their bands.” nuclear weapons. The treaty single “This Too Shall Pass” OK Go’s new album is slated is expected to receive its over fall break. to be released in mid-January next five-year review by the The band, which is best rec- and will feature the track United Nations in May of ognized for its song “Here it recorded with the Notre Dame 2010. Goes Again,” also known as Marching Band. “All the nuclear states sent “the treadmill song,” selected O’Leary said OK Go was on representatives [to the con- campus for the week working the University for their video Photo courtesy of Aaron Hernandez ference],” David Cortright, after members of OK Go saw Members of the band OK Go filmed a music video with the their halftime performance of see OK GO/page 6 Notre Dame band over fall break. see HELSINKI/page 8

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INSIDE COLUMN QUESTION OF THE DAY: WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO BE FOR HALLOWEEN? Halloween blues Halloween never lives up to its expec- tations. Not to put a damper on the excitement, holiday spirit or costume Sarah Spieler Chris Jennis Colin Sullivan Huong Ngo Kallie Drexler planning, but in my experience, and that of a few of my friends, Halloween is sophomore freshman sophomore senior sophomore never as good as we Stanford Alumni O’Neill Ryan Walsh hope it to be. Sure it doesn’t help that we hate being scared, “A Siamese “An illegal “The worst “A leopard.” “I’m going to be but nothing, from twin prison immigrant.” costume ever, a a clarinet in the trick-or-treating to the costume you escapee.” woman.” San Antonio.” have on, ever lives up to how we imag- ine. For one of my Meaghan Veselik friends, Halloween is her least favorite Sports holiday. Her family Production members even send Editor Have an idea for Question of the Day? E-mail [email protected] her Halloween pres- ents at school in hopes of easing the trauma of the holi- day. As she puts it, “Life is scary enough. IN BRIEF I don’t need a holiday to remind me how scary it is.” Her roommate, however, Paul Muldoon, Pulitzer loves the holiday, and has their door dec- prize-winning Irish poet, will orated from top to bottom with a life-size read his poetry at the animated witch and pumpkins. McKenna Hall Auditorium My roommate hates Halloween for tonight at 7 p.m. The event is other reasons, one being that her expec- free. tations are built up every year only to come crashing down on her. She’s had Pianist Dalton Baldwin and some pretty tragic incidents occur to her music professor and vocalist over the years on the night of Halloween. Dr. Mark Beudert will per- Not only were there the middle school form at the Leighton Concert and high school years’ drama of having Hall at the DeBartolo the coolest costume and being invited to Performing Arts Center the “right” post-trick-or-treating party, tonight at 7:30. Tickets are but also the drama occurring on the $8 for faculty and staff and $3 streets of town as you trick-or-treated for students. and in what group you travel. In college, the drama only continues although we The Society for Women are supposedly more mature, Engineers will sponsor the respectable individuals than we were in Trick-or-SWEet 5K Run/Walk our high school years. Now, it’s not the tomorrow at 7 p.m. The race trick-or-treating group that matters — fee is $10 and benefits the it’s the house party you end up at. The Miss Wizard Day Charity. problem here is that once again, expec- Prizes will be awarded to the tations are built up and the excitement TOM LA/The Observer winner and person wearing enhanced by alcohol only to come crash- A student in a Green Man costume is spotted in the stands of the Notre Dame the best costume. ing down on you when the party is so against Boston College football game. crowded that you can hardly move, and Friday is the last day to the cops end up shutting down the fun. drop a course. More informa- In my personal experiences, tion is available online at Halloween sucks. Besides the trick-or- http://www.registrar.nd.edu/. treating drama, the scary movies and haunted houses only freak me out to the OFFBEAT The Notre Dame Men’s point that I swear to never go to one Hockey team will play Ohio again, but almost every year I get sucked One-legged man steals charges and was handed Basking Ridge, N.J.-based State Friday at 7:35 p.m. at in. I end up either watching one of those single shoe over to judicial authorities. telecommunications com- the Joyce Center Ice Rink. dreaded horror films with my friends or BRUSSELS — Police said a pany Avaya Inc. in Ticket information is avail- dragged along haunted paths as men in one-legged suspect was Man receives salary from September 2002, then able at 631-7356. face masks come at my from all sides caught after only one shoe company for which he changed his mind. But the with a chainsaw or chasing after me as I went missing in a store in never worked company’s computer sys- The Notre Dame Men’s run away screaming at the top of my Belgium. An amputee was SOMERVILLE, N.J. — An tem never removed his Soccer Team will play lungs. Not that I scare easily or am an immediate suspect Illinois man has admitted name from the payroll. Connecticut Saturday at 2 afraid of having fun, I just prefer day- when a store attendant banking more than Paychecks were deposit- p.m. at Alumni Field. light, large groups and happy endings found one shoe missing $470,000 in paychecks ed into his bank account this time of year. Even if my Halloween from a shop in the western from a New Jersey compa- until February 2007, when Saturday is Halloween. doesn’t involve getting scared out of my Belgian town of Maldegem. ny he never worked for. Avaya auditors discovered mind, I don’t care for the holiday. Last Police spokesman Rik Thirty-five-year-old the mistake. Daylight Savings Time ends year, I spent my Halloween in a crappy Decraemer said Monday Anthony Armatys (AHR’- Prosecutors are recom- Sunday at 2 a.m. Be sure to hotel on the wrong side of Naples that authorities were alerted muh-tees) of Palatine, Ill., mending a six-year prison adjust your clocks. the SMC Rome Program so graciously and quickly found the man pleaded guilty Monday in term and restitution. housed us in for the week, and trust me, who fit the description by New Jersey Superior Court Sentencing is scheduled for To submit information to be that area was scary enough on its own. shopkeepers. The shoe was to one count of theft as Jan. 8. included in this section of The So this year, I’m choosing to celebrate also recovered. part of a plea bargain. Observer, e-mail detailed Halloween in a way I know I will enjoy The suspect, a Russian asy- Prosecutors say Armatys Information compiled from information about an event to and will hopefully have a happier ending lum seeker, faces possible accepted a job with the Associated Press. [email protected] than any horror movie or haunted house. Instead, I’ll be in San Antonio cheering on the Irish and it will probably be my best Halloween since the time I Today Tonight Thursday friday saturday sunday was a princess.

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CORRECTIONS OCAL HIGH 61 HIGH 46 HIGH 65 HIGH 61 HIGH 51 HIGH 48 The Observer regards itself as a professional L publication and strives for the highest standards of LOW 45 LOW 44 LOW 53 LOW 44 LOW 37 LOW 36 journalism at all times. We do, however, recognize that we will make mistakes. If we have made a Atlanta 72 / 53 Boston 51 / 41 Chicago 58 / 50 Denver 33 / 25 Houston 81 / 73 Los Angeles 67 / 47 Minneapolis 53 / 49 mistake, please contact us at 631-4541 so New York 55 / 47 Philadelphia 58 / 49 Phoenix 61 / 47 Seattle 52 / 45 St. Louis 64 / 50 Tampa 88 / 71 Washington 62 / 55 we can correct our error. Wednesday, October 28, 2009 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS page 3 $26.3 million basketball arena to open SMC lecture examines Renovations included new entrance, blue seats and more student seating The number of student seats, mistic about her last year in the Saint Aquinas’ influence By MEGHAN DOYLE however, has grown despite the student section. News Writer decrease in overall seating, sen- “I bought tickets sophomore According to Cavender, Rawls ior assistant athletic director and junior year too, and I was By ALICIA SMITH disagreed with the idea that there The deadline to purchase stu- Josh Berlo said. not happy that the price has gone News Writer is only one correct conception of dent ticket booklets for this sea- “The overall percentage of up,” she said. “But I am excited the good. son men’s basketball in the new student seats out of the arena about the improvements to the Though Saint Thomas Aquinas “There’s one right understand- Purcell Pavilion is rapidly actually is student sec- lived in the medieval era, his ing of the good, and it’s a good we approaching, and the improved increased, and we tion and philosophies still may apply to should pursue. Rawls doesn’t think student section is anticipated to now have four having more questions in today’s society. this is going to work very well,” be filled of fans ready to support lower arena sec- “Improving the student seats closer Saint Mary’s College political sci- Cavender said. “There are a lot of the Fighting Irish in the coming tions as opposed to section was a priority to the floor. ence professor Sister Amy conflicting reasonable and conflict- weeks. two,” he said. in the renovations.” S t u d e n t s Cavender explained in a lecture ing doctrines … That is going to be This season will be the team’s “Improving the should be up Tuesday night that although con- the case, anytime you leave people first in the new arena. The com- student section front in the temporary philosophers believe with freedom to exercise their rea- pletion of Purcell Pavilion, which was a priority in Josh Berlo action.” that Aquinas has no place in son. [There is] no one vision of the includes the basketball court and the renovations.” senior assistant athletic Many of today’s pluralistic culture, he can, good that is appropriate for the seating area, is the result of the Berlo said director the fans who in fact, provide some insight as to basis of a political regime.” $26.3 million project for Joyce despite the are not dis- how one should act in order live in Though Rawls disagrees with Center renovations, according to increased price, couraged by harmony with others. Aquinas’s philosophy, Cavender the University’s official athletic the Athletics the price “I want to lay out a charge that is argued that though Aquinas Web site. Department has not seen a increase and who plan to be fairly commonly thought, I think, believes in one good, he still is able A new entrance to the Joyce decrease in demand. present in the student section are against Aquinas,” Cavender said. to support pluralism. Center welcomes fans and hints The price of student tickets looking forward to the beginning “What I would like to do then, is to “That stems in part from the fact of further renovations within the rose from $80 to $100 for this of the season. defend Aquinas against that that Aquinas will say that we’ve building. The new amenities in season, he said, yet approximate- “Even though my sister paid a charge and show where he might got two ends, or purposes, as the Joyce include a varsity shop ly 1,850 student booklets out of lot less for her tickets a few years have something to offer us in human beings. One’s a supernatu- for apparel and Notre Dame sou- an available 2,500 have already ago, I was willing to buy mine for terms of our own thinking about ral one — the vision of God, happi- venirs, new ticket offices and an been sold. He said the reason for more because I am excited for politics.” ness with God and eternal life,” exclusive stadium club and hos- the price increase is the number the season,” freshman Chris Contemporary philosopher John Cavender said. pitality area. The old colored of games available to students Paluf said. “The games are defi- Rawls, Cavender said, argued that The other purpose, she said, was seats have been replaced with rather than the recent JACC ren- nitely worth it.” Aquinas has nothing to offer mod- happiness as a human being on blue chair-back seating, and the ovations. The deadline for buying the ern society. this earth. various fan facilities such as rest- “There are 18 games in the student booklets is today, and “Our society is more plural than “Those two are related but they rooms have also received a student booklets this year,” Berlo Berlo encourages students who really it ever was,” Cavender said. are distinct. Aquinas will say that makeover, according to the Web said. “That’s the most we have wish to be part of the “Can these people with all these the natural realm has it’s own val- site. ever had.” Leprechaun Legion to make the different backgrounds work well ues, has it’s own worth,” Cavender Despite the improved Joyce Single tickets for elsewhere in purchase quickly. The men’s bas- together? How do we deal with the said. “Based on that he can affirm interior, the arena saw a the area rose from prices rang- ketball team opens its season in fact that citizens, because they’ve toleration and some respect for decrease of about two thousand ing between $13 and $33 last the Purcell Pavilion with an exhi- got vastly different conditions, are some of the principles that we seats, according to the Web site. year to between $15 and $40 this bition against Lewis University going to have a wide range of ideas would think important in the politi- The May Commencement year, Berlo said. Sunday night. about what the good life is? Not cal society that is pluralistic.” Ceremonies have already been Students are appreciative of only do they have different ideas, relocated because of the Joyce’s the improvements in the arena. Contact Meghan Doyle at but some of those ideas are incom- Contact Alicia Smith at limited seating. Senior Caitlin Flynn was opti- [email protected] patible with each other.” [email protected] page 4 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Wednesday, October 28, 2009 COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES ND scholars to discuss Members discuss off-campus safety Latinos and Catholicism

Arts and Letters, Saturday By ANN-MARIE WOODS Special to The Observer News Writer Scholars lectures are inti- “Latino” is not an ethnic mate discussions with Notre label. According to census Dame’s most engaging faculty Following student govern- officials it designates “a per- speakers on some of the most ment’s meeting with the son of Cuban, Mexican, pressing and fascinating University Board of Trustees, Puerto Rican, South or issues of our times. the Council of Representatives Central American, or other Because of his research (COR) is working on several Spanish culture or origin and teaching on the mutual off-campus initiatives to regardless of race.” effects of Latino culture and improve safety and living con- But whatever their multiple Catholic faith, Rev. Virgilio P. ditions for students. ethnicities, Latino people Elizondo, professor of pas- The Off Campus Student have been present in toral and Hispanic theology Incident Report will be avail- America longer than any at Notre Dame, is regarded able as a way of compiling and other people aside from by many in the religious and organizing information from Native Americans. They num- academic world as “the students concerning safety- ber some 50 million in the father of U.S. Latino religious related off-campus events. United States today, and it is thought.” “We’re trying to get a way to reliably estimated that their The sobriquet may owe as systematize all the problems TOM LA/The Observer population will be doubled by much to his ministry as to his that are happening to students Student body vice president Cynthia Weber and president Grant the middle of this century. scholarship. A native of San off campus,” Off Campus Schmidt compare notes at the meeting Tuesday. The facts that more than Antonio, Father Elizondo Council president Judy Conway two-thirds of these people became well known as an said. “It’s a way to know what neighborhoods of the commu- signing leases for next year are Catholics and that they advocate for underpaid and is happening off campus and nity. soon.” comprise some 35 percent of exploited Mexican-American how to address the issues.” “An additional car with two In other COR news: the Catholic Church in laborers in his native arch- In addition, the Community officers will be patrolling the In an effort to maintain con- America make it all the more diocese during the early Campus Advisory Council will Northeast neighborhood nections with alumni, student remarkable that their resur- 1970s, and as an increasingly meet with South Bend Mayor Friday and Saturday night late government hopes to create an gence in the life of that self-conscious Mexican- Steve Luecke, the South Bend into the night, which is a great Alumni Policy Connection to church should seem such a American community began Common Council, other uni- step in the right direction,” achieve greater collaboration new thing. to assert itself politically and versities and local residents to Schmidt said. with the Alumni Association Three Notre Dame scholars culturally, he established the discuss the off-campus safety For students interested in concerning campus policies. who are studying and assist- Mexican-American Cultural concerns of the student body moving off campus, the Off “I want to figure out a way ing that resurgence will be in Center at Assumption and the University. Campus Housing Evaluation that we can be in constant col- San Antonio this weekend for Seminary. He also served for “We’re letting them know Site will be available in the laboration with alumni on a Saturday Scholars presen- many years as pastor of San what our concerns are and coming months as a means for issues of relevance,” Schmidt tation titled “Latinos and the Fernando Cathedral, where how we’re looking to move assessing housing locations. said. “This isn’t just appeas- Remapping of American the Sunday Spanish Mass at past it,” student body presi- “Similar to ND Today, the ing alumni, this would help us. Catholicism.” The talk is part which he presided became dent Grant Schmidt said. site will provide input for stu- If we disagree on issues, that’s of the University’s home- famous internationally when One initiative between the dents thinking about moving okay too.” away-from-home football it was televised and carried University and South Bend off campus,” Schmidt said. “A game Saturday (Oct. 31) via satellite from the cathe- police is the increase in lot of people want us to get Contact Ann-Marie Woods at against Washington State. dral to more than 1 million patrolling in the Northeast this out because people are [email protected] Sponsored by the College of households. World & Nation Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Compiled from The Observer’s wire services page 5

INTERNATIONAL NEWS AFGHANISTAN U.N. warns against use of drones UNITED NATIONS — A U.N. human rights investigator is warning the United States that U.S. suffers deadliest month in war its use of unmanned warplanes to carry out targeted executions may violate international 8 American soldiers killed in roadside bombs Tues., increasing death toll for troops law. Philip Alston says the U.S. will increasingly be perceived as carrying out indiscriminate Associated Press killings in violation of international law unless the government explains the legal basis for tar- KABUL — Roadside geting particular individuals and the measures bombs — the biggest killer it is taking to comply with international of U.S. soldiers — claimed humanitarian law which prohibits arbitrary eight more American lives executions. Tuesday, driving the U.S. His comments Tuesday came as the U.S. has death toll to a record level increased the use of Predator drones in for the third time in four Afghanistan and Pakistan. months as President Barack Obama nears a decision on Jury convicts man in scuba death a new strategy for the trou- TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands — A jury bled war. convicted a Rhode Island man of murder The homemade bombs, Tuesday in the drowning of his wife during a also called improvised 1999 scuba-diving trip in the British Virgin explosive devices or IEDs, Islands. are responsible for between A judge expects to sentence David Swain on 70 percent and 80 percent Nov. 4. He faces life in prison and would be of the casualties among U.S. sent to a Tortola prison where he has been and coalition forces in held for about two years. Afghanistan and have Swain did not react when the verdict was become a weapon of read. The parents of the victim, Shelley Tyre, “strategic influence,” said gasped. Lt. Gen. Thomas Metz in After obtaining permission from the judge, Washington. her father, Richard Tyre, walked to the wit- The attacks Tuesday fol- ness box and clutched a microphone. “We’re lowed one of the deadliest old, we’re in our 80s, and when Shelley was days for the U.S. military killed, our life pretty much ended,” he said. operation in Afghanistan — grim milestones likely to fuel the debate in the United States over whether the NATIONAL NEWS conflict is worth the sacri- fice. Pysch patient stabs doctor Obama has nearly finished BOSTON — A man stabbed a doctor while gathering information on being treated at a psychiatric office at a whether to send tens of Boston medical building Tuesday and was thousands more American fatally shot by an off-duty security guard forces to quell the deepen- AP who saw the attack, police said. ing insurgency, White House A temporary memorial to fallen soldiers was placed outside Fort Lewis, Wash., Tuesday. The attack took place in the afternoon at press secretary Robert October is the deadliest month of the war for U.S. forces since the invasion in 2001. 50 Staniford St., a high-rise affiliated with Gibbs said. A meeting Massachusetts General Hospital. Friday with the Joint Chiefs while patrolling in a military tion forces were killed and information. The female doctor, whose name was not of Staff will be among the vehicle, Vician said. 285 were wounded by IEDs, The casualties bring to 55 released, was in stable condition. Police said last events in the decision- The number of effective according to the figures the total number of the suspect died of the gunshot wounds. He making process, Gibbs said. IED attacks in Afghanistan Several other Americans Americans killed in October was identified as Jay Carciero, 37, of Both attacks Tuesday took has grown from 19 in were wounded in the in Afghanistan. The next Reading. place in the southern September 2007 to 106 last Tuesday blasts. The military highest toll was in August, province of Kandahar, said month. said the deaths occurred when 51 U.S. soldiers died 15-year-old gang raped after dance Capt. Adam Weece, a “It’s a weapon system that during “multiple, complex” and the troubled nation held RICHMOND, Calif. — The gang rape and beat- spokesman for American the enemy has figured out bomb strikes, but gave no the first round of its presi- ing of a 15-year-old girl on school grounds after forces in the south. The has strategic impact,” said details. dential election amid a wave her homecoming dance was horrific enough. region bordering the Metz, who leads the U.S. “Complex” attacks usually of violence. But even more shocking, police say, was that up Pakistan frontier has long military organization tasked refer to simultaneous By comparison, the dead- to 20 people watched and did nothing to stop it. been an insurgent strong- with defeating improvised assaults from multiple sides liest month of the Iraq con- The attack over the weekend rattled this hold and was the birthplace explosive devices. “It really with various weapons — flict for U.S. forces was crime-ridden city of 120,000 in the San of the Taliban in the 1990s. hampers our ability to exe- including bombs, machine November 2004, when 137 Francisco Bay area, where one police official The Americans were cute a counterinsurgency guns and grenades or rock- Americans died during a called it one of the most heinous crimes he has patrolling in armored vehi- doctrine. And it’s a weapon ets. major assault to clear insur- ever seen. Some students have already left the cles when a bomb ripped system that has to be In Washington, a U.S. gents from the city of school district in response to the attack. through one of them, killing fought, and I don’t think we defense official said at least Fallujah. “It’s not safe there at all,” said 16-year-old seven service members and can back off or shy away one of the attacks was fol- The deaths came one day Jennie Steinberg, whose mother let her transfer an Afghan civilian, U.S. from fighting it.” lowed by an intense firefight after 11 American soldiers out of the district Tuesday. “I’m not going back.” forces spokesman Lt. Col. Nine coalition forces were with insurgents after an ini- were killed in separate heli- The victim, a sophomore, had left the dance Todd Vician said. killed and 37 were wounded tial bomb went off. The offi- copter crashes, marking the and was drinking in a school courtyard with a The eighth American died by IEDs in Afghanistan in cial spoke on condition of biggest loss of American life group of students when she was attacked, police in a separate bombing else- September 2007. In anonymity because he was- on a single day in four said. where in the south, also September 2009, 37 coali- n't authorized to release the years. Two suspects were in custody Monday, but police said as many as five others ranging in age from 15 to mid-20s attacked the girl for more than two hours at a dimly lit area near benches Saturday night. Obama approves new ‘smart’ power grid

Associated Press transformers and grid sensors. photovoltaic electricity facility. LOCAL NEWS “There’s something big happening Obama said a modern grid could ARCADIA, Fla. — President Barack in America in terms of creating a give consumers better control over Man trapped in jail for 12 hours Obama made a pitch for renewable clean-energy economy,” Obama said, their electricity usage and costs, and ELKHART, Ind. — A man doing cleaning energy Tuesday, announcing $3.4 bil- although he added there is much spur development of renewable ener- work inside a northern Indiana jail says he lion in government support for 100 more to be done. gy sources such as wind and solar. was trapped inside a cell for 12 hours before projects aimed at modernizing the He likened the effort to the ambi- The $3.4 billion in grants from the anyone came looking for him. nation’s power grid. tious development of the national government’s January economic stim- Forty-year-old Scott Roberts of Elkhart says Touring a field of solar energy pan- highway system 50 years ago. He said ulus program will be matched by $4.7 he was at the Elkhart County Jail on Saturday els in west-central Florida, the presi- modernization would lead to a billion in private investments. The doing community service work for a drunken dent urged greater use of several “smarter, stronger and more secure smallest grant will be $400,000 and driving charge and was assigned to clean an technologies to make America’s electric grid.” the largest $200 million. unoccupied group of cells. He became trapped power transmission system more effi- Under muggy skies, Obama toured “We have a very antiquated (electric when the mop bucket propping open one of cient and better suited to the digital the DeSoto Next Generation Solar grid) system in our country,” Carol the doors spilled and the door slammed shut. age. The projects include installing Energy Center, which is designed to Browner, assistant to the president It wasn’t until after family members arrived “smart” electric meters in homes, generate enough energy for about for energy and climate change, told at the jail looking for him that a guard found automating utility substations, and 3,000 residential customers of the reporters. “The current system is out- him about 10:30 p.m. installing thousands of new digital utility FPL. It is the nation’s largest dated, it’s dilapidated.” page 6 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Wednesday, October 28, 2009

the culture of the region. “We were doing work for Seminar [McDowell resident] Leon, for continued from page 1 example,” he said. “We were fixing up his kitchen which even in just one week and was in really rough shape one credit.” and we were doing something One group of 17 Notre for him that he couldn’t have Dame students worked with possibly done for himself. Community Crossing last And he was really kind and week on several home repair greeted us and showed us projects, including the reno- about some of the history of vation of a building to create the place as well as his own an art gallery as part of history.” McDowell County resident Emily Meyer, a junior, said Jean Battlo’s efforts to sup- she was surprised to learn port art and culture in the about the reality of the trans- area. formations that have Battlo, a lifelong resident of occurred in McDowell County McDowell County, is the and how they have affected author of plays and books area residents. about the county’s culture “I think it was a good and history. She said she is opportunity to really step out- known as the intellectual of side your shell and see life the region, and despite the from a different perspective,” problems the area faces she she said. “Even if you’re only has never wanted to live any- doing something small it still where else. makes a worthwhile differ- “There are special people ence in that person’s life.” here,” she said. “We have Mick said students learn that sense of community in about the problems in our region of an extended Appalachia and help make a family and what happens to difference, but they also one of us happens to all of experience a different way of us.” life. Battlo compared the “This week forces them to Appalachian region’s compli- slow down and take another cated relationship with coal look at life and what really to that of California and the matters in the end,” she said. gold rush. “I think it helps instill a sense When the coal mining of values and priorities that industry moved into they take with them through- McDowell County, Battlo said out their lives.” every small town had its own Sophomore Ryan Traudt schools, store and movie the- said the immersion experi- ater. Although the area was ence helped him realize there wealthy, Battlo said it could are areas of need in the be compared to a feudal sys- United States beyond the tem because the coal compa- urban poverty issues with nies owned and controlled which people tend to be most everything in the town. familiar. “Money was all at the top,” “You come here and you’re she said. “Many of [the coal only working for four days,” miners] could not buy the he said. “I feel it’s more or coal they were mining. Their less developing a knowledge kids were cold.” for yourself that these people After World War II, Battlo really do need your help. We said mechanization and tech- need to continue to have peo- nology caused a loss in jobs ple like this in mind when and residents began to move we’re looking at what we’re out of the Appalachian region going to do as adults.” as the coal resources dimin- Mick said that a number of ished. former Appalachia partici- “It became a tragic area,” pants have been inspired to she said. “Coal was not the continue their involvement in mainstay, it wasn’t king any- the region. more.” Alex Choperena, who grad- Within an eight-month peri- uated in May, is one example, od in 2001 and 2002, two she said. He went to the major floods hit McDowell Glenmary Farm site for the County, which added to the seminar last year, where he is poverty and hardship in the now living and serving as a region and caused more resi- fulltime Americorps volun- dents to leave, she said. teer. “I wouldn’t really guess at The Appalachia Seminar is the statistics of how many organized by a student task people left,” she said. force and is led by student The story of McDowell site leaders. County is representative of “I think our emphasis on the entire Appalachia region, student leadership develop- Lee said, which is why many ment is really key,” Mick said. organizations such as “We put a lot of trust in stu- Community Crossing exist. dents and they have always “When you take [the risen to the challenge. So I wealthier people] all out, think that’s somewhat you’re left with kind of an unique.” unbalanced population,” Lee Senior Kenzie Bowen, who said. “[Community Crossing] served on the task force last came in to host work teams spring and this fall, said she and address those problems.” wanted to become more In addition to Community involved after she went to Crossing and other home Appalachia during fall break repair sites, Notre Dame stu- of her sophomore year. dent groups work with com- “The Appalachian region is munity partners who are a beautiful region environ- committed to issues including mentally and the people are education, environmental fantastic,” she said. “But it concerns, healthcare, legal really does face a lot of prob- consultation and farming, lems that other parts of the Mick said. country don’t see. I think that “It’s really not one seminar. the Appalachia seminar does It’s 21 seminars,” she said. a great job of exposing these “Every situation is really dif- issues to students. ferent, so it’s great to see stu- “I really think it’s an expe- dents in action. The opportu- rience everyone should do nity is just so great to learn before they graduate from through experience.” Notre Dame.” Sophomore Conor Wolohan Recycle The Observer. said the immersion experi- Contact Laura McCrystal at ence taught him a lot about [email protected] The Observer Business Wednesday, October 28, 2009 page 7 MARKET RECAP Fisker to use GM plant for hybrid cars Luxury automaker takes over factory for future production of next-generation vehicles

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WILMINGTON, Del. — Luxury automaker Fisker Automotive is buying a shuttered General Motors assembly plant in Delaware to produce plug-in hybrid electric cars, officials said Tuesday. The California-based company has signed a let- ter of intent with Motors Liquidation Co. (MLC), for- merly known as General Motors Corp., to purchase the Wilmington plant for $18 million after a four- month evaluation period. Fisker, which recently won approval for $528.7 million in government loans to develop plug-ins, expects to spend another $175 mil- lion to refurbish the facility before production of next- generation hybrids begins in 2012. Fisker expects Project NINA will create or support 2,000 factory jobs and more than 3,000 vendor and supplier jobs by 2014, with full production capaci- ty of between 75,000 and 100,000 vehicles per year. More than half the cars will be exported, the largest percentage of any domestic AP manufacturer. Vice President Joe Biden speaks about the announcement that Fisker Automotive will “This is a major step produce plug-in hybrid electric vehicles at the former GM Plant in Wilmington, Del. IN BRIEF toward establishing America as a leader of Delaware, and the industry, replaced Biden in the U.S. begins hiring. Fisker Leaders want to delay jobless tax hikes advanced vehicle technolo- are going to get back up off Senate. spokesman Russell Datz INDIANAPOLIS — The state should delay gy,” said CEO Henrik the mat.” Fisker officials said the said that decision likely will unemployment tax increases on businesses Fisker, who described the The vehicles to be built in Wilmington site was select- be made by union leaders. from 2010 to 2011 to help companies retain production of electric Delaware under Fisker’s ed for its size, production “It’s being negotiated,” workers and possibly wait long enough for a hybrids as part of “the most Project NINA will cost capacity, modern paint said Sam Lathem, president federal bailout, Republicans who control the dramatic change in the car about $40,000 after federal facilities, access to ports of the Delaware AFL-CIO. Indiana Senate said Tuesday. industry ever.” tax credits. They will be and rail lines and skilled “I’m sure they’re going to Senate Republicans said Indiana’s economy Vice President Joe Biden able to run mainly on elec- work force. want a skilled work force, hasn’t recovered as much as lawmakers had was among those on hand tricity for short trips and a Mike Hicks, 51, who and part of that will be hoped, and that delaying the tax increases for to announce the resurrec- combination of electricity worked for 32 years in the workers who have been one year would save jobs. It would also save tion of the GM plant, which and gasoline for longer plant’s paint department, there,” he added. businesses more than $250 million next year produced the Saturn Sky ones. was heartened by the news UAW President Ron — money that will likely be added to the and Pontiac Solstice road- The Wilmington assembly that cars will be built there Gettelfinger said persuad- state’s growing tab owed to the federal gov- sters, as well as an Opel plant, built in 1947, once again. ing Fisker to locate in ernment to cover jobless claims. version that was exported churned out more than 8.5 “We have a good work Delaware was “a true team “Our jobs are simply not coming back in to Europe, before closing million cars. It employed force here, and it’s always effort.” Indiana like we thought they would be by this this summer. more than 5,000 workers been a top quality plant in “There was a lot of hard time,” said Sen. Dennis Kruse, R-Auburn. “It’s “I refuse to believe that in the mid-1980s but ended General Motors,” Hicks work involved, and it’s not right for us to put this burden on the backs we will not once again lead production with a work said. “I’m glad they’re giv- going to pay off with manu- of the employers right now who may actually the entire world in the force of only about 450 ing us another chance to facturing jobs that will be a end up going out of business or going into manufacturing of automo- hourly workers. show what we can do.” great asset in Wilmington bankruptcy or reducing their work force even biles,” Biden told a crowd “This is a great day for It was not immediately and in communities around further because of these increased premi- of more than 1,000, includ- three reasons: job, jobs, clear whether former GM the country,” Gettelfinger ums.” ing scores of union work- jobs,” said U.S. Sen. Ted workers would be given said in a prepared state- The unemployment tax hikes that lawmak- ers. “This factory in Kaufman, D-Del., who priority status when Fisker ment. ers approved this year were designed to help Indiana dig out from the $1.3 billion debt it owes the federal government — a liability made worse by the recession but caused by a broken unemployment insurance fund that Congress strikes Great Lakes pollution deal pays out hundreds of millions of dollars a year more in benefits than it collects in employer Associated Press resources spending bill. The compro- while forcing 13 others to use fuel 70 taxes. mise measure could be voted on in the percent more expensive than the pres- TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — House as early as Wednesday. ent blend. The added cost to Great Lakes UPS, FedEx fight over labor bill Congressional negotiators reached a The rules are designed to reduce shippers — about $210 million — would ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — FedEx Corp. offi- deal Tuesday that would effectively emissions of airborne contaminants be passed to their customers, said Jim cials say a congressional bill that would make exempt 13 shipping companies that haul blamed for smog, acid rain, respiratory Weakley, president of the shipping asso- it easier for its employees to unionize would iron ore, coal and other freight on the ailments and possibly cancer. Large ciation. lead to a monopoly for rival UPS Inc. UPS Great Lakes from a proposed federal ships are leading producers of nitrogen “It would be catastrophic,” he said. “If however argues the bill would create an even rule meant to reduce air pollution. and sulfur oxides and tiny contaminated 50 percent of our carrying capacity is playing field. The Lake Carriers’ Association, which particles that foul the air near ports and either taken out or at risk, we can’t do The shipping giants squared off Tuesday at a represents the 55 U.S.-flagged vessels coastlines and hundreds of miles inland, our job.” meeting hosted by the Greater Albuquerque that operate on the lakes, had asked for EPA says. The rules would damage not only Chamber of Commerce. The showdown at least a partial exemption from rules “This is one of the most significant shippers, but Great Lakes industries that marked the first time the companies have met proposed by the Environmental public health protection standards that rely on them — including steel and auto face-to-face to discuss their dispute over the Protection Agency that would require the EPA has set in recent years,” said manufacturers already battered by the Federal Aviation Administration large vessels operating within 200 miles Frank O’Donnell, president of Clean Air economic downturn and foreign compe- Reauthorization Act of 2009. of a U.S. coast to use cleaner — and Watch, a Washington-based advocacy tition, said Rep. Candice Miller, a A provision in the bill would switch FedEx costlier — fuel and improve engine tech- group. “We hope it won’t be torpedoed Michigan Republican. Express employees to the jurisdiction of the nology. by special interest politics.” “I don’t think there’s such a critical air National Labor Relations Act from the Negotiators in Washington approved But the industry group said the regula- problem in the Great Lakes region that National Railway Labor Act. the exemption as part of a natural tions would ground 13 aging steamships we should risk jobs,” she said. page 8 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Wednesday, October 28, 2009

played a glockenspiel,” he how Obama’s leadership was said. making huge changes … and OK Go “This Too Shall Pass” is Helsinki Secretary [of State Hillary] continued from page 1 expected to be one of the first continued from page1 Clinton’s speeches came up singles released off of OK Go’s often as well,” Cortright said. out the technicalities of the new album and O’Leary said co-organizer of the confer- Finland, he said, was one of video, then finally shooting it. the video would be released ence and director of Policy the first nations to sign the “Sunday night was working to all the major music media Studies at the Kroc Institute NPT and the current director Recycle out some of the logistics, stations like MTV and VH1. said. “Our conference of the Finnish Institute is the Monday was the recording, “[OK Go] is on Capital [aimed] to try and feed ideas former head of the Kroc Tuesday was the rehearsal Record’s label, so they will into the big conference at the Institute at Notre Dame. and Wednesday we shot the release the track and publi- UN … and I think we were “Fr. Hesburgh himself has The video,” he said. cize it as much as possible,” very successful.” been an important voice in Drum Major Aaron he said. “We identified important the nuclear weapons Hernandez, one of the Band Members of OK Go attended issues that need to be debate,” Cortright said. “It’s Observer. members who participated in the Boston College game last addressed at the UN, from in our DNA to be concerned the video, said it was a long weekend and were recog- big ideas to more technical about nuclear weapons process. nized as honorary members ones,” Cortright said. “For issues.” “[We did] a lot of recording of the Band. example, we established that and rehearsal,” he said. Hernandez said OK Go’s there need to be more Contact Megan Hemler at “Since all their videos are manager told him it was the resources for the [email protected] also only done in one take, “most fun he has ever had at International Atomic Energy we did a lot of takes.” a sporting event.” Agency (IAEA) — the main Hernandez said OK Go was O’Leary said OK Go bass body that’s responsible for enthusiastic about the inclu- player Tim Nordwind’s broth- inspecting nuclear facilities, sion of the Marching Band in er is a Notre Dame alum and does not have adequate the video. he enjoyed being a part of his research and design capabili- “You could tell that they alma mater. ties. We should not be short- really enjoyed our company Both Hernandez and changing on resources or and that they were very O’Leary said working with technical staff here.” appreciative of our efforts in the Band was a great experi- Cortright said there was their video,” he said. ence, and highly comple- serious discussion of “a new In the video, which was mented the members of OK treaty to be negotiated shot at the lot next to the Go. between the U.S. and Russia Fatima Retreat Center, across “They are the nicest people … [because] together the US from the Holy Cross Village, you could imagine,” O’Leary and Russia hold 80 percent members of the Notre Dame said. “They were great to the of the world’s nuclear Band played their instru- students and we had a blast.” weapons.” ments along with members of Hernandez also said partic- Robert Johansen, a profes- OK Go. ipating in the video was a sor and fellow at the Kroc “The video gradually adds personally rewarding experi- Institute, is optimistic about more and more Band mem- ence. the United States’ role in the bers,” O’Leary said. “The “This was one of the most nuclear arms discussion. Band actually played on it.” creative projects I have ever “The Obama administra- O’Leary also said members been a part of,” he said. I tion’s interest in nuclear of OK Go played different think people will really enjoy weapons arms control offers instruments in the video as the video when it comes out the first opportunity to move well. in January.” in this direction in many “One guy had a bass drum, years, “ Johansen said. on had a snare drum, one Contact Liz O’Donnell at “Speakers from every part played an accordion and one [email protected] of the world talked about Wednesday, October 28, 2009 The Observer N NEWS page 9

other Polish people and their neighboring countries. Holocaust “The Poles, or Ukrainians or Plan to attack Danish paper discovered continued from page 1 Lithuanians were worse than the Germans,” Gross said. Jews were under murderous embellish the story. The reality assault by people they knew, and surrounding them was such an death at the hands of neighbors exaggeration of what people are was extremely painful, Gross used to in everyday life. said. “It is all hardly a fraction of the Gross described situations in actual situation,” Gross said. “It which people grabbed what they cannot be communicated.” could from people in the streets There exists a struggle to fend and searched walls and ceilings off the criticism associated with in hopes of finding hidden goods. personal accounts, but there is In the post-Holocaust era, some almost no other empirical evi- peasants were pleased with the dence available. deaths of Jews because they had “In order to make sense of our newfound opportunities in society century’s dark times, we should and were not shy to take them, read their testimonies one line at Gross said. a time,” Gross said. The plundering of the Jews, The testimonies provide per- however, continued post mortem. sonal accounts of upheaval, Peasants searched through change and violence, which make mounds of human ashes for gold them incredibly valuable and and valuables. unique, Gross said. “Stripping the Jews of goods “In these phenomena this is the was cast as a responsible and main way of getting into what patriotic behavior,” Gross said. happened at the time,” Gross For the Jews who did return said. AP alive, life at home wasn’t much of Additionally, he discussed the Officials search a farm in Kinsman, Ill., which federal authorities said was owned by Tahawwur an improvement and they were study of court cases after the Hussain Rana, of Chicago. still treated extremely poorly. Holocaust in which the murders “The few Jews returning to of Jews were prosecuted. Two their homes were made unwel- maiming outside the United on his efforts to individuals with hundred and fifty people were Associated Press come,” Gross said. “The anti- States. He could be sentenced to ties to terrorism overseas, brought to justice through these Jewish prejudice was very CHICAGO — Two Chicago men life in prison if convicted. He was including at least one with links cases. strong.” who were schoolmates in arrested as he boarded a flight to al-Qaida. Jews did not present these Furthermore, those who had Pakistan plotted terrorist attacks to Philadelphia, the first leg of a Headley and Rana attended cases, and there were no Jews helped Jews during the Holocaust against a Danish newspaper that trip to Pakistan. school together in Pakistan, the left to testify. The materials from were also treated shamefully. triggered widespread protests by Headley and Rana are each FBI said in court papers. the cases, however, provide a dif- Many of the people who helped printing cartoons depicting the charged with conspiracy to pro- Headley posted a message on an ferent type of evidence that have Jews came from the lower rungs Prophet Muhammad, federal vide material support to a for- Internet discussion site in bearing on the same issues, Gross of society but were deeply reli- prosecutors said Tuesday in eign terrorism con spiracy, which October 2008 saying he resented said. gious. announcing charges against the carries a maximum sentence of the Danish cartoons and adding: “Surviving Jews or families of “Those who helped the Jews men. 15 years in prison. Rana, who is “I feel disposed toward violence Jews who had been killed would had to hide this fact within their David Coleman Headley, 49, a Canadian citizen, was arrested for the offending parties.” bring such cases to court, but nei- own communities,” Gross said. traveled to Denmark in January Oct. 18 in his home. According to prosecutors, ther the judicial authorities nor “Those who kept them were at a and July to conduct surveillance Headley’s attorney, John Theis, Headley told FBI agents after his local communities were really great risk and begged them not to on possible targets, including the said he would have no comment. arrest that he received training interested in digging into it reveal to anyone that they had Copenhagen and Aarhus offices Rana’s attorney, Patrick Blegen, from a terrorist organization, deeply,” Gross said. “If you read found shelter. If the facts were of the Jyllands-Posten newspa- said that his client “is a well Lashkar-e-Taiba, starting in cases, it is clear nobody wants to revealed, people could be ostra- per, prosecutors said in criminal respected businessman in the 2006. Headley told agents he establish facts other than what cized in their own communities complaints filed in U.S. District Chicagoland community.” had worked with Ilyas Kashmiri, necessarily has to be said.” and physical violence would be Court in Chicago. Tahawwur “He adamantly denies the a Pakistani based terrorist with Poland at the time was under a brought against them.” Hussain Rana, 48, helped charges and eagerly awaits his al-Qaida links, and that Kashmiri Communist regime, and the local Gross ended his lecture asking arrange Headley’s travel, prose- opportunity to contest them in helped plan an attack in Communists tried to distance what a Swiss Banker and a Jew cutors said. court and to clear his and his Denmark, prosecutors said. themselves from the plight of the from Poland have in common. Danish authorities said there family’s name,” Blegen said. “We He said he had surveilled the Jewish people. They didn’t want The answer, he said, was a gold could be more arrests. would ask that the community paper’s offices in Copenhagen to stand up in defense of the tooth that had been extracted According to U.S. prosecutors, respect the fact that these are and Aarhus “in preparation for Jews, Gross said. from a Jewish grave. Headley visited the newspaper’s merely allegations and not an attack to be carried out by Worse than the lack of interest Copenhagen offices in January proof.” persons associated with in the cases was the torture and told employees he repre- Nobody answered a knock at Kashmiri and Individual A,” inflicted and the stealing of valu- Contact Lauren Baldwin at sented Rana’s business, First the door at Rana’s home on prosecutors said. They did not ables and property of Jews by [email protected] World Immigration Services, and Tuesday. A phone listing for identify Individual A. that the business was consider- Headley could not be found. Headley told agents he “pro- ing opening offices in Denmark Residents of Rana’s North Side posed that the operation against and might buy advertising. neighborhood, which is home to the newspaper be reduced from While in Denmark, Headley a large South Asian community attacking the entire building in asked Rana to watch for a fol- and where Rana reportedly ran Copenhagen to killing the low-up e-mail from an advertis- a grocery store and an immigra- paper’s cultural editor, ing representative from the tion services office, reacted to Flemming Rose, and the car- paper and to ask First World’s news of his arrest with shock. toonist who drew the cartoon of Toronto and New York offices to “He’s a really nice guy,” said the Prophet Muhammad with a “remember” him in case the Jalal Tariq, a 23-year-old waiter bomb in his turban, Kurt newspaper called, prosecutors who said Rana was helping him Westergaard, whom Headley felt said. They said Rana corre- with an immigration case. was directly responsible for the sponded with a newspaper rep- Rana was scheduled to appear cartoons." resentative and posed as before U.S. Magistrate Judge Headley also told agents that Headley. Nan Nolan for a bond hearing at he conducted surveillance of Prosecutors said Headley told 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Headley’s Danish troops posted near the FBI agents after his Oct. 3 arrest bond hearing is set for Dec. 4 newspaper, believing they might at Chicago’s O’Hare International before U.S. Magistrate Judge be a quick reaction force in the Airport that the initial plan Arlander Keys. Both men were event of an attack. He also said called for attacks on the newspa- in custody. he surveilled a Copenhagen syn- per’s offices, but that he later Jakob Scharf, the head of the agogue in the mistaken belief of proposed just killing the paper’s Danish Security and Intelligence one of his contacts that Rose was former cultural editor and the Service, or PET, called the Jewish." cartoonist behind the drawings, alleged plot “serious” but said Westergaard, 78, said in a which triggered outrage investigators didn’t believe an posting on the Jyllands-Posten throughout the Muslim world. attack was imminent. He said Web site that he trusts the He described his plans to con- the alleged plotters considered Danish security services to keep tacts in Pakistan as “the Mickey various options, including using him safe, but that “it is scary to Mouse project,” according to the handguns and explosives, and be threatened.” FBI. that investigators seized footage “I am an old man so I am not The newspaper published of sites around Denmark ranging so afraid anymore,” he said. twelve cartoons depicting the from the newspaper’s offices to U.S. Attorney Patrick J. Prophet Muhammad in 2005. Copenhagen’s main train station. Fitzgerald said in a statement One cartoon showed Muhammad “We cannot exclude that there that “the public should be wearing a bomb-shaped turban. could be more arrests” in assured that there was no immi- Any depiction of the prophet, Denmark or other countries, nent danger in the Chicago even a favorable one, is forbid- Scharf said at a Tuesday news area.” den by Islamic law as likely to conference. “However, law enforcement lead to idolatry. U.S. prosecutors said Headley has a duty to be vigilant to guard Headley, a U.S. citizen who was carrying a data stick in his against not just those who would changed his name from Daood luggage that contained surveil- carry out attacks here on our soil Gilani in 2006, is charged with lance video footage of sites in but those who plot on our soil to conspiracy to commit terrorist Denmark. They said Headley help carry out violent attacks acts involving murder and reported and attempted to report overseas,” Fitzgerald said. The Observer Viewpoint page 10 Wednesday, October 28, 2009 THE OBSERVER Long Live the Kebab! P.O. Box 779, Notre Dame, IN 46556 024 South Dining Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556 In a previous column, I reprehended items are piled on top of the meat, and delicatessen. Years of witnessing stu- the developers of the new Eddy St. sauce is added to make it even more dents attempting to create pita sand- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF delectable. wiches and paninis on the unwieldy Jenn Metz Commons and the University for a cer- tain lack of creativity in recruiting busi- Don’t let my own opinion towards the grills in both dining halls has only rein- MANAGING EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER nesses to the development. In response, kebab’s flavor and appeal sway you into forced my observation that students are Bill Brink Stacey Gill I received a number believing that this scheme might work. hungry for real, ethnic flavor within ASST. MANAGING EDITOR: Kara King of e-mails that sym- Let us instead look at its appeal in other walking distance of campus. A döner kebab would provide the perfect outlet ASST. MANAGING EDITOR: Aaron Steiner pathized with me, places around the world. In the United but also noted that Kingdom and Germany, the kebab is for this need. NEWS EDITOR: Madeline Buckley the unique flavor I often seen as a late night snack, follow- Finally, the marketing for a shop is VIEWPOINT EDITOR: Michelle Maitz desired would be ing a long night out drinking. In Tokyo, already built into the name. Imagine: SPORTS EDITOR: Matt Gamber unattainable, possi- kebab vans have set up shop near “Domer Kebab.” Similar to Rocco’s, the SCENE EDITOR: Jess Shaffer bly undesirable, and Akihabara, the geek paradise, where new owners could entice popular ND fig- SAINT MARY’S EDITOR: Ashley Charnley certainly unprof- video game nerds spend all of their ures into the restaurant with delicious, itable. A few other money on arcades, unwilling to spare Turkish cuisine, then ambush them for PHOTO EDITOR: Ian Gavlick responses simply Jason Coleman more than a few hundred Yen on food. an autograph to put up in the store. In GRAPHICS EDITOR: Andrea Archer asked for sugges- And in Ireland, döner kebabs have time, Domer Kebab would become ADVERTISING MANAGERS: Theresa Bea tions or input in Man at Large become so popular with the party another ND institution, right up there Mary Clare Rodriguez regards to the crowds that stores have begun to stay with Reckers, Golden Dragon, and North AD DESIGN MANAGER: Jaclyn Espinoza remaining open space on Eddy St. open late almost every night of the Dining Hall. CONTROLLER: Patrick Sala Now, I will admit that when actually week. Even Ann Arbor, Michigan is Döner kebabs have proven profitable, given the opportunity to make a sugges- home to the “Pita Kabob Grill,” a evidenced by their prolific spread to SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR: Steve Lagree tion of my own, I was stumped. What favorite late night take-out place for stu- many great cities, all over the world. OFFICE MANAGER & GENERAL INFO establishment could possibly compete dents. Time and time again, the kebab Their appeal is demonstrated by the (574) 631-7471 with Chipotle, Five Guys has proved a favorite among the poor, masses that enjoy kebabs everyday. If FAX (574) 631-6927 and Hotbox Pizza for students’ dol- partying students of the world. South Bend is to truly become a “21st ADVERTISING lars? A new eatery would have to be In addition to students’ proven predis- century city,” it must have döner kebabs (574) 631-6900 [email protected] cheaper, tastier, and more convenient position to the kebab, the situation to compete with the Brussels, Londons EDITOR-IN-CHIEF than these other stores to even survive. around campus presents a number of and Tokyos of the world. If Notre Dame (574) 631-4542 [email protected] It was not until traveling some over distinct advantages that would ensure is to truly fulfill its mission to provide MANAGING EDITOR break that the “ah-ha” moment came, the survival of a new restaurant. First, wide opportunities to its students, it (574) 631-4541 [email protected] ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITORS that I finally cracked the Eddy St. the dearth of cheap, good, late-night must work to broaden the gastrological (574) 631-4324 [email protected], [email protected] Commons puzzle and realized what was restaurants near campus ensures little options afforded to students of other BUSINESS OFFICE missing: a döner kebab. competition to a budding shop. universities. ND students have too long (574) 631-5313 For those of you who have never been Admittedly, Hotbox Pizza is good, but gone without a kebab Why now, when NEWS DESK privy to the glorious döner kebab, let me certainly not cheap for a lone student, the opportunity presents itself at Eddy (574) 631-5323 [email protected] VIEWPOINT DESK enlighten you. A döner kebab is a food and Nick’s Patio, while cheap, is not par- St, must we once again forgo it? (574) 631-5303 [email protected] of Turkish invention, similar to the ticularly kind to the digestive system. A SPORTS DESK Middle-eastern shawarma, and the kebab is healthy, cheap (a döner kebab Jason Coleman is a senior accounting (574) 631-4543 [email protected] Greek gyro. It is a pita, split in half, could profitably run for $4 or less), fill- major. He can be contacted at SCENE DESK filled with lamb, chicken, beef or falafel ing, and quite good, drunk or sober. [email protected] (574) 631-4540 [email protected] (for vegetarians), which is shaved off a Second, the lack of ethnic cuisine The views expressed in this column SAINT MARY’S DESK [email protected] vertically roasted spit. Lettuce, tomatoes available near campus creates a prime are those of the author and not PHOTO DESK and onions, along with any regional opening for a budding Middle-Eastern necessarily those of The Observer. 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To say I was surprised when I first about. The most ludicrous aspect of how speaking about global warming gave their actions weight. After all, no heard about President Obama winning Obama as Nobel Laureate for peace is benefits “fraternity between nations” one has ever spoken less highly of the Nobel Peace Prize would be an not that he won it but that it has gar- or “promotes peace” is beyond me. He Mahatma Gandhi because he never understatement. As has been pointed nered as much attention as it has. neither discovered the phenomenon won the Nobel Peace Prize. Moreover, out by numerous pundits, he has not Does it really matter that President nor has made any real contributions the winner is more often chosen to mediated any con- Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize? All to current scientific research. I, for make a political statement than to flicts and his Jim Napier it really means is that a panel of one, remember learning about global actually recognize a leading humani- strong emphasis Norwegian judges support many of his warming in elementary school — long tarian. At the end of the day, the prize on dialogue has Guest policies. Sure, the prize comes with before I ever knew about Al Gore. carries no moral, ethical or political shown little or no Columnist roughly $1.4 million but that is a drop Another example occurred in 1973 weight. The award’s only weighty results. in the bucket when compared to when the prize was jointly awarded to aspect is the prize money, and $1.4 Increasing the debt by several trillion America’s massive budget and even Henry Kissinger and Le Duc Tho for million does not count for much. dollars is about the only thing he has bigger debt. Though the judges hope negotiating the 1973 peace accord Just as this supposedly notable accomplished and he is not done this honorary award will make between North Vietnam and the award has been over-hyped, so too spending yet. Obama’s policies more successful, United States. To those of you who has Mr. Obama. Thus far, he has little Initially, I thought to write an article such an outcome is about as unlikely have forgotten their U.S. history, the to show except a failed Olympic bid opposing the Nobel Committee’s as the Cleveland Browns’ reaching the war did not end until 1975. In fact, Le and a still weak economy. Of course, choice. Even if he did win the award Super Bowl this year. And let’s face it, Duc Tho, the head of the North he has been president for less than a for his “vision,” shouldn’t there be does the Nobel Peace Prize really Vietnamese delegation, refused the year and only time will tell if he some tangible example of his vision carry with it any prestige? Frankly, it award because, in his words, “The deserves the affection he is so willing- actually making a difference? And has been awarded to undeserving war has not yet ended.” The war only ly given. In the mean time, it would being more popular than George W. individuals on more than one occa- ended when North Vietnamese forces benefit all parties to remember he is Bush does not count. Being hated less sion. captured Saigon after two more years only a politician. than someone else is hardly equiva- The first and most recent example of of fighting. So much for the award’s lent to making a truly beneficial dif- such an occurrence was when Al Gore prestige and influence. Jim Napier is a senior. He can be ference in the world. won the prize. Apparently, making a Though there are numerous exam- contacted at jnapier @nd.edu As I readied myself to enter the fray movie full of factual errors and giving ples of Nobel recipients who truly ben- The views expressed in this column and began to write, I realized I faced a speeches about it qualifies for winning efited humanity and prevented blood- are those of the author and not major issue. I had nothing to write the Nobel Peace Prize. In any case, shed, winning the prize is not what necessarily those of The Observer.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Disappointment University of ugly girls?

Dear Notre Dame Fans, I really want to know who specifically is calling Notre Dame girls ugly. I am I am very disappointed in you. I am not talking about those who are alums getting pretty sick of opening up The Observer week after week only to be or students of the University but those who call themselves fans and do not inundated by comics making fun of our collective appearance. get into the game and really cheer the Irish on. During the SC and BC games On top of these insightful and numerous comments in our paper, I am also too many “fans” were not getting into the game like a true fan should but privy to many male conversations courtesy of my boyfriend’s friends. They talk rather chose to kill the atmosphere and not defend out home field advan- freely, in my presence, about how one stopped talking to a girl right around the tage. time she got chunky, or even how I’m good looking for a Notre Dame girl but at Its a Notre Dame Football game and being loud, cheering and yes occa- a normal school I’d be nothing special. One of my favorite critiques is that sionally shouting obscenities (I am sorry I try not to but its football) will hap- Notre Dame girls are pale. We are in South Bend. There is no sunlight here. pen. If you are not willing to attend a game with the same enthusiasm as I The guys are pale too. Going to tanning salons at the expense of our wallets, am then do not attend. Notre Dame Football is not an experience but rather and more importantly our health, just isn’t, and shouldn’t have to be, a priority. a way of life. If you are looking for an experience then take junior to However, the best I’ve ever heard is that we don’t know how to dress. This last Disneyland or the Grand Canyon definitely no loud or obnoxious behavior one needs to be taken with a grain of salt, however, since its speaker is a film will be heard there. major. He might be more into women’s fashion than most other guys. Also if anyone, fan or especially stadium usher, can explain to me how My question to my fellow females on campus is, what about Notre Dame chanting Backup College is considered swearing please do? guys? Let’s all be honest here, the vast majority are nothing special in the looks Thank you for your time in reading my letter. department. They’re really not in any kind of position to be making fun of us. Stephen Springfield I assure you all, I’m no feminist; I’m just a girl who doesn’t want to be called alumn fat and ugly every other day. This is my challenge to Notre Dame guys: stop Class of ‘08 focusing on real or imagined physical faults, and pay attention to the kind of Oct. 24 things that make Notre Dame girls awesome! Besides, we’re not ugly, and you’re not God’s gift to women.

Meghan Dougher sophomore Breen-Phillips Hall Not-so-secret society Oct. 27

Dan Brown’s new book “The Lost Symbol” along with “The Da Vinci Code” put Freemasonry in the light of mysticism. While there are many truths about Masons in his books, there are also many inaccuracies. Not being a man, I cannot be a Mason; however, I am the Miss Minnesota EDITORIAL CARTOON Job’s Daughter, a title charging me as a public relations emissary for Job’s Daughters International, a Masonic youth organization. As such, I would like to fill you in on some of the “mysticism” surrounding Masons: It is not a reli- gion. To become a Mason one must have a belief in a god but which god that is (Yahweh, Allah, The Great Spaghetti God of the Sky) makes no difference. There are secret signs used as modes of recognition, but Masons have no secrets from the world (and with 20 minutes on Google you can find the secret handshakes, signs, and words). Despite the insistence of many con- spiracy theorists, Masons do not slaughter any type of animal on their altars, or anywhere else. Masons do not want to take over the world. Each state (or country) is a sovereign entity. The Grand Master (leader in a state) has a one-year term. To take over the world he would have one year to meet all the other Grand Masters, convince them to join him, and execute the plan … not very likely. Masons are involved in community service. The Masons of MN recently gave $65 million to the University of MN for the purpose of cancer research. They also build parks, give scholarships, and before the government created foster care they cared for the orphans. Thomas McCarthy, the Grand Master of MN, has his JD from Notre Dame and once said: “What other secret organization puts signs on their buildings and has listings in the Yellow Pages?” For more information please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or visit www.mn-masons.org

Shannon Warchol freshman Welsh Family Hall Oct. 27 The Observer Scene page 12 Wednesday, October 28, 2009

At the age of 16, like many of my peers, I became songs cool. I started buying my own clothes, got a haircut, stretched on started driving, understood the films of Wes Anderson much too long. and bought music by The Strokes. Like many I quickly purged any “uncool” things from my past. career-spanning This included my glasses, jean shorts and my entire double albums, this one is music collection up to that point. better listened to song-by- While I doubt I’ll ever comb land- Nick Anderson song, not as an Al fills searching for my lost Creed, marathon. Will Smith and Alien Ant Farm His best-known CDs, I regret to this day disposing Scene Writer songs, parodies such as of the first album I ever bought: “Like a Surgeon” and “Smells “Bad Hair Day” by “Weird Al” like Nirvana,” Yankovic. present an “Weird Al” has one of the strangest careers in mod- odd musical ern culture. In 1980, in a dorm bathroom with only his condition. accordion and its case (for a drum), he recorded the The music first of his singles, “My Bologna” (a parody of “My sounds dated (which is most bilities, Al’s genius is able to fully shine through. Sharona”). No one could have predicted the three often is) but the lyrics have aged well. Instead of writing Whether it’s a two-minute doo-wop ditty about hating decades, 12 million sold records and three Grammy contemporary jokes, his lyrics adopt the surreal and an ex-girlfriend or an 11-minute whimsical alt rock awards that would follow. absurd humor in the tradition of Monty Python. Obesity, rant about how much he hates sauerkraut, each song There is no one else quite like him in pop culture. disembodied heads, Yuletide massacres and Star Wars fires on all cylinders, both lyrically and musically. He’s a court jester, mocking those songs and artists we populate the bizarre but incredibly amusing world of After 30 years, “Weird Al” has arrived as an elder hold dear. At the same time, he’s a gatekeeper of the his parodies. statesman of the pop industry, outlasting most of those industry. Any artist parodied by him wears it like a In addition to straight parodies, Al writes stylistic par- he’s mocked. One man, an accordion, and some lyrical badge of honor. Far and away, he’s the best selling and odies. Songs such as “Bob,” a Bob Dylan song written whimsy have turned out some of the funniest songs of most respected comedic musician of all time. entirely in palindromes, “Dare to be Stupid,” the perfect the last three decades. If nothing else, this album “The Essential ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic,” a collection of 38 Devo song (according to Devo themselves), and reminds the listener of the joy Al has brought to so songs handpicked by the man himself, is a much need- “Pancreas,” a Brian Wilson tribute that’s near identical many along while also providing a compelling body of ed release of his better music. While he already has two at a quick listen, display an unparalleled understanding evidence for his musical prowess. greatest hits albums, the most recent was released in of music and pop sensibilities. Noticeably absent are 1994, without masterpieces like “Amish Paradise,” “Genius in France,” a Zappa homage, and “CNR,” a Contact Nick Anderson at [email protected] “The Saga Begins” and “White and White Stripes tune The views expressed in this column are those of the Nerdy.” Coming in at over two written about author and not necessarily those of The Observer. hours long, this Charles Nelson collection Reilly. of nov- While his “The Essential ‘Weird Al’ elty parodies are by far his Yankovic” most famous “Weird Al” Yankovic songs, his best moments come from his Best Tracks: “Dare to Be Stupid,” original pieces. “Albuquerque,” “Pancreas” and “Smells Since the mid- 80s, Al has Like Nirvana” performed with one of the tightest backing bands in the busi- ness. By tak- ing on full writ- ing responsi-

Pixies’ heyday. Quiet and loud contrast- ed together — it’s always been a factor in Brand New’s music, but never quite so much as here. Vin Accardi took on a more prominent role during the writing of “Daisy,” and it shows. His songs on prior albums were always a little louder, a little more direct, so his larger influence on the new album makes sense when listening to it. Even the songs Lacey wrote alone — like “Vices” and “Sink” — seem to bear Accardi’s influence. Another of Lacey’s songs, “Bought a Bride,” is the album’s By RYAN RAFFIN album. Perhaps even more challenging “Bed.” standout track. Dealing frankly with his Scene Writer with its genre experimentation, it also The real surprise comes when “Sink” broken engagement to Sherri Dupree of features some of the bluntest lyrics of first plays. An unapologetic grunge the band Eisley, the song perfectly Lacey and Accardi’s careers. “At the throwback, it’s sure to have many listen- encapsulates the strengths of “Daisy.” “Daisy,” Brand New’s fourth album, Bottom” meditates on mortality while ers wondering why a Nirvana song was Quiet verses, loud choruses — it’s basi- and second for Interscope, both kicks off nodding towards the sound of Modest included on the album. Repeated listens cally a CliffsNotes for the album as a and finishes with a sample of the Gospel Mouse, and it’s a fantastic choice for a tell a different tale. The song fits in whole. hymn “On Life’s Highway.” Clearly, this first single, e x t r e m e l y The album closes with the triad of is not the same band who once upon a showcasing the well with the “Daisy,” “In a Jar” and “Noro,” a more time recorded “Jude Law and a band’s evolved “Daisy” others, the subdued set. The denouement to the cli- Semester Abroad” or “The Quiet Things sound. shouted cho- max of “Sink” and “Bought a Bride,” the That No One Ever Knows.” Just how dif- Brand New rus of “You last phrase sung on the album is the In fact, every new album has come ferent do they wanna sink / repeated refrain of “I’m on my way to with a drastic change in sound, sound? Well, Best Tracks: “At the Bottom,” So I’m gonna hell” — a downer, but not a surprising increased critical acclaim, and fans left calling them an “Bought a Bride” and “Sink let you!” a one. The lyrical bleakness of the album scrambling to catch up with the band’s emo band isn’t perfect lyrical is a continuation of what was seen on newest stylistic leap. So after the 2006 even close to counterpoint “The Devil and God are Raging Inside release of their dark, dense “The Devil accurate any- to the Me” — if anything, this album is even and God are Raging Inside Me” — hailed more — not album’s sonic darker. The songs on “Daisy” never by many as their greatest achievement when they’re cycle of quite reaches the brilliance of songs like to date – what would they do for the fol- incorporating building ten- “Jesus” or “Sowing Season,” but they all low up? What new curveballs would grunge and sion and fiery come relatively close. Although it may lead singer Jesse Lacey, lead guitarist alternative rock release. not be the better album overall, it is still Vin Accardi and company throw? i n f l u e n c e s T h e an excellent addition to an already stel- Well, three years later, the band pre- throughout the entire album. Opener album’s tendency to explode into distort- lar back catalogue and certainly one of sented its answer. “Daisy” may not “Vices” is easily the loudest, most ed guitar and shouted vocals at any time the year’s best albums. reach the heights that its predecessor aggressive thing the band has done, is a considerable asset: It’s a formula did, but it is nonetheless an excellent which quickly segues into the restrained that’s been working well since the Contact Joey Kuhn at [email protected]

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By BRANDY CERNE I first bought rights to “Batman” in 1979 and Scene Writer set out to make the first dark and serious comic book film and was turned down by every studio in Hollywood. They said I was crazy, and it was Michael Uslan, the originator of the the worst idea they ever heard. Now, studios “Batman” movie series, which started are looking for brand names that can be built in 1989, and the executive producer of into franchises. Comic books do that. They are “The Dark Knight,” is speaking about great stories that are character driven by color- his career and the power of following ful characters. What’s wonderful is that multi- dreams tonight in the Hesburgh Center ple generations have grown up with these char- auditorium at 8 p.m. Uslan talked to acters. They appeal to parents and kids. For the The Observer about his work with older generation, they are nostalgic, and for comic book movies and his advice for young people, they are exciting and new. Comic today’s college students. books transcend cultures, geographic borders, demographics and have worldwide appeal. What inspired you to pursue your dream of bringing Batman to the big screen? Where do you see the “Batman” series going in I think it’s all about having a passion the future? Are you planning another movie? in life and taking your passion and I’m actually not allowed to talk about that. incorporating it into your work. My But, there’s a brand new animated direct-to- passion has always been about comics DVD movie, “Superman/Batman: Public and movies and taking those two things Enemies.” Batman is one of the great iconic and making it work. I take my favorite characters. His origin story is so primal. comic book superheroes and make Everyone can relate because he has no super- those into movies. It’s a sweet job. powers. His greatest power is humanity. He also has the greatest gallery of villains. You created the first comic book course at Indiana University in the 1970s. How You just wrote the storyline in the Archie Comics do you feel comic books have influenced that Archie got engaged. What made you have one pop culture? of the world’s oldest bachelors get hitched? In a huge way. When I was growing Archie marries Veronica. This created a up, we were commonly referred to as firestorm of international media attention. comic book geeks. We showed up at Sales compared to three years ago are up comic book stores every Wednesday for almost 2,000 percent. It’s a worldwide soap new comics, and attended the very first opera, and everyone seems to care. According comic book convention with only 200 to my mom, I learned to read from Archie people. When I was 16 or 17, and girls comics, so the fact that I’m now writing this found out I was still reading comic historic storyline is a real kick. books, I became “date challenged.” Years later, comic books are now the Is there any advice you would like to pass on to biggest basis for blockbuster movies, college students today? videogames and TV shows. They are I would say, first, figure out your passion in influencing pop culture on a worldwide life and try to make it your work. Have high basis. To fellow comic book geeks, I threshold for frustration. There were 10 years say, “We win.” of studios passing on Batman. Next, take calcu- lated risks sometimes and roll the dice. Have a “The Dark Knight” was the fourth-highest plan B and plan C. Life twists and turns all the grossing film worldwide. How do you feel time. This is actually what I’m going to be talk- about the success of these movies, and ing about tonight. I’m going to tell the story what do you think it means for movies about my journey as a kid in Indiana with no today and what audiences want from a film? Contact Brandy Cernee at [email protected]

By ERIC PRISTER, COLIN RICH and JESS SHAFFER bination of sweet and savory tastes. For large Original Pancake House pairs French toast and bacon, appetites, the three filled crepes may not be enough, no side ordering necessary. The French toast is your Scene Writers but a wide variety of side items are available to supple- standard fare, satisfying but not necessary spectacular ment it. or special. Plain and simple, the French toast comes in The Original Pancake House, formerly known as For the less ambitious who pass on the more publi- a large portion dusted with powdered sugar; this Bibler’s Original Panckake House, is a South Bend sta- cized apple pancake option, a safe and hearty fallback option is successfully unobtrusive and meets minimum ple, and particularly a Notre Dame home football is the Original Pancake House’s bacon omelet. This expectations. While the French toast may be relatively Saturday staple which serves solid breakfast dishes in delectable, three-egg treat comes with a generous por- unremarkable, the bacon definitely surpasses the sus- a nondescript but enjoyable family atmosphere. tion of golden hash browns and your choice of butter- pect quality of typical diner food. Thick, crispy, salty With its close proximity to campus, The Original milk pancakes or jellied toast. The omelet likens itself and crunchy, this bacon is the thing that odes to break- Pancake House is a great choice for students looking more to a burrito than your standard egg envelope of fast meats are made of. True quality, nothing about the for a weekend breakfast spot outside the dining hall. meat and cheese. The House cooks fried bacon into the Pancake House’s bacon will remind you of the fatty, Even on home football weekends, The Original Pancake eggs before wrapping them up and filling the center, as greasy thin “lesser bacon” that may or may not be House is busy, but can accommodate a large amount of if by magic, with warm, gooey cheddar. The final two- spotted in the dining halls. customers, which makes it an excellent way to start out plate product is an irresistibly satisfying mixture of The coffee of the Original Pancake House has all the the game day. sodium and sweetness, and only meant for those with smoothness to be the perfect start to your day but The most famous and popular dish served at the hungers ranging from moderate to extreme ravenous- enough boldness to get the most anti-morning person Original Pancake House is the apple pancake, and the ness. awake and perky. This delicious coffee blend excels its popularity is well deserved. More like an elephant ear The House’s selection seems to have a pulse on what many restaurant counterparts, and refills abound. than a pancake, the apple pancake is served hot and combinations get breakfast-eaters up and moving. The A good start to your day or to your meal, sip on some covered with apples and cinnamon. It comes with Joe and gawk at the odd decor of baskets, plaid and either whipped cream or ice cream and is more than “country home accessories” while you enjoy the com- enough to satisfy even the largest appetites. The apple The Original Pancake House fort of being in the hands of friendly, attentive servers. pancake is extraordinarily flavorful, and the ice cream As a final capstone to an excellent meal, The Original does an excellent job of mixing hot and cold in this 1430 N. Ironwood Dr., South Bend Pancake House offers homemade orange juice, which, high-quality dish. But buyers beware: The apple pan- though served in very small amount, is delicious and cake takes 25 minutes to prepare, so alert your server Best Bets: Apple Pancake, crepes, refreshing. as soon as possible if you want it to arrive with the bacon omelet, homemade orange juice Good food, close proximity to campus and a relaxed other food. atmosphere make The Original Pancake House an Another enjoyable dish on the menu at The Original excellent choice for students who want to start their Pancake House is the crepes which can be served with game day experience early, or are simply looking for an a wide variety of fillings. The house specialty is the alternate weekend morning activity. Danish kijafa cherry crepes, served with a hot cherry filling. The crepes themselves are flavorful, and the Contact Eric Prister at [email protected], Colin Rich at cherries (or any of the other fillings) make a great com- [email protected] and Jess Shaffer at [email protected]

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MLB NCAA FOOTBALL Sabathia ready to face Lee NCAA motion denied

Their families are friendly, and pitching in a World Series togeth- Associated Press they still text each other often. er. Now we’re in different club- in Florida State case NEW YORK — The first time “I think we made each other houses,” Sabathia said. “We’re they met was seven years ago. better,” Lee said. “We helped close. You know, we always have “We thought it was an Cliff Lee was a September call-up each other out as far as how we been. We came up together.” Associated Press important case to take in with a cocksure attitude, and his thought we should approach cer- And after that game, Lee had TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — the first place and we’re new teammate was immediately tain teams and just what’s the dinner at Sabathia’s house. The NCAA’s bid to delay a certainly happy with impressed. best frame of mind to have on the “My wife cooked, and he came court order to release its every step of the way so “He was the Cliff that he is now. mound and stuff.” over and hung out. That’s just records on academic far,” media attorney Carol He went out and pounded both Sabathia won the 2007 AL Cy how we are,” Sabathia said. “We cheating at Florida State Jean LoCicero said sides of the plate, attacking, real Young Award with the Indians, never talk about baseball. was rejected Tuesday by Tuesday. aggressive in the strike zone,” CC then Lee took home the trophy Just two regular guys talking the Florida Supreme “We feel strongly that Sabathia said Tuesday. “He goes last year. They’ve both been dom- about whatever.” Court. our private information right after you.” inant through- New York’s home opener cer- In a terse one-sentence should not be subject to Lee lost his major out this post- tainly drew plenty of attention, order, the high court public records laws,” league debut that “We helped each season, lead- but it won’t compare to d e n i e d t h e NCAA day for Cleveland, other out as far as ing their new Wednesday night. NCAA’s emer- s p o k e s - despite pitching well how we thought we teams onto “This matchup couldn’t have gency motion. “We thought it was w o m a n against Minnesota. b a s e b a l l ’ s been better,” said Phillies manag- However, that an important case to S t a c e y The two pitchers should approach biggest stage. er Charlie Manuel, the skipper in decision does Osburn said soon struck up a certain teams and And they’ve Cleveland for Sabathia’s first 1 not preclude take in the first place T u e s d a y . friendship, however, just what’s the best already faced 1/2 years in the majors from t h e m f r o m and we're certainly “This ques- and it’s still going each other in a 2001-02. “This is a big, premier considering happy with every t i o n s t i l l strong. frame of mind to have similar setting. game. I’m looking forward to it.” the merits of r e m a i n s Now, the left- on the mound and Lee pitched Both clubs are thrilled to open t h e c a s e step of the way so u n d e r handed aces are set stuff.” the Indians to the Series with a well-rested No. later. far.” r e v i e w b y to square off in the a 10-2 victory 1 starter on the mound. A t t o r n e y s the Florida World Series opener on April 16 in Sabathia, traded from for the NCAA Carol Jean LoCicero S u p r e m e Wednesday night. Cliff Lee the first game Cleveland to Milwaukee last sea- provided the C o u r t a n d Both traded by the at the new son, signed a $161 million, seven- records to a Media attorney t h e N C A A Indians within the Y a n k e e year contract with the Yankees as Tallahassee will contin- past two years, Lee will start for Stadium. Sabathia started for a free agent last winter. He’s been law firm to u e t o s e e k the Philadelphia Phillies against New York but did not get a deci- worth every penny. prepare for release, all available remedies to Sabathia and the New York sion. The 6-foot-7, 290-pound work- although they aren’t protect this important Yankees. “I guess it was a chaotic atmos- horse won 19 games during the expected to vary much principle.” “It’s going to be a lot of fun,” phere,” Lee said. regular season, then raised his from documents already The records involve Sabathia said. Even though the Yankees lost, game in the playoffs. He went 3-0 made public by Florida meetings between Florida Teammates only 16 months Sabathia has fond memories. with a 1.19 ERA and 20 strike- State University. The State officials and the ago, Lee and Sabathia have more “That was pretty cool. It’s just outs in three starts, earning MVP school released copies NCAA, which said 61 in common than their Cleveland weird because a couple years ago honors in the AL championship earlier this month from Seminole athletes, includ- history and potent left arms. we were talking about maybe series. “screen shots” of docu- ing 25 football players, ments posted on a secure, cheated on an online test read-only Web site, but in a music history course not the originals. from the fall of 2006 NBA The Associated Press through summer 2007 or and other media sought received improper help immediate release after from staffers who provid- Barkley wants to be a GM an appelate court on Oct. ed them with answers to 13 upheld an earlier rul- the exam and typed He compared the Wolves' draft You can't not know us and you ing that the documents papers for them. Associated Press strategy to when the Detroit can't not know how we think,” are public records. A cir- In response to a ques- NEW YORK — Charles Lions kept spending high draft Smith said. “We're just in a cuit judge last week tion during an October Barkley thinks he can do better picks on wide receivers. unique situation where we're ordered the NCAA to 2008 meeting with the than some of the general man- The 46-year-old Barkley interviewed every night.” release the documents by NCAA, former Florida agers he criticizes on TV. planned to do TV for only a Barkley has seen some of his 2 p.m. Wednesday unless State academic adviser The Hall of Fame player and couple of years, but is now in contemporaries try and fail as it could win a stay. Brenda Monk said one TNT analyst said Monday he'd his 10th season with TNT. He's team executives. Isiah Thomas The AP sued to get the athlete that she helped like his chance to run an NBA in no hurry to leave for a team was fired after a horrible records on the h a d a n I Q team, though he's in no rush executive job that opened up, tenure running the New York college athlet- o f 6 0 a n d because he'd want the right because some of them wouldn't Knicks, and even Michael ics governing “We feel strongly that t h a t a t job. give him an opportunity to be Jordan, Barkley's good friend, body’s plan to our private l e a s t o n e strip coaches a t h l e t e “I think that it'd be fun to try successful. is regularly criticized for his information should to build my own team,” Barkley “Every job ain't a good job,” inability to build a winner in and athletes c o u l d n ’ t said at a luncheon, joined by said Barkley, who said he Washington and Charlotte. of wins in 10 not be subject to read. studio partners Kenny Smith wouldn't take any position Nevertheless, Barkley said sports. public records laws.” F l o r i d a and Ernie Johnson. “We talk unless he was given complete he's not worried about becom- L o n g t i m e S t a t e , about it all the time. Sometimes control of basketball decisions, ing another guy getting blasted football coach which itself we say, 'What is that guy because some owners aren't on the air. B o b b y Stacey Osburn r e p o r t e d doing? Why did he draft that interested in winning. “I want that challenge, and B o w d e n NCAA spokeswoman t h e v i o l a - guy? Why did he make a trade Smith also is interested and honestly, this business, it ain't stands to lose tions to the for that guy?' has interviewed for some posi- brain surgery,” he said. 14 victories NCAA, “Some of these guys have tions. He doesn't think he or “I tell guys, this is never per- that would make it diffi- accepted self-imposed done a bad job, plain and sim- Barkley are hurt by not having sonal. If you win, they're going cult for him to overtake penalties including loss of ple.” previous experience working to write good things about you. Penn State’s Joe Paterno scholarships and player Barkley was critical of the for a team. If you don't, they're going to in their race to be major suspensions. Minnesota Timberwolves, who “Every day you can hear write bad things about you. college football’s win- But the NCAA’s intent to under new team president what we say about your team, That's just how it is. It ain't ningest coach. Paterno take away wins and indi- David Kahn took point guards what your team is. You know right, it ain't wrong, and some now leads with 390 victo- vidual records, prompted with the Nos. 5-6 picks in the our philosophy. If you follow of my peers have not done a ries to 385 for Bowden, Florida State University draft, then signed point guard basketball, it's not like you good job, and that's just the who hopes to hang on T.K. Wetherell to fight Ramon Sessions in free agency. don't know Charles and myself. truth.” long enough to reach 400. that part of the penalty.

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AP team previous Tennessee Titans backup quarterback, Vince Young throws a pass during the Titans’ game against the Indianapolis Colts on 1 Akron 1 Oct. 11, 2009. The Titans’ owner, Bud Adams hopes to make Young the team’s new starting quarterback over Kerry Collins. 2 Wake Forest 3 3 North Carolina 4 4 UC Santa Barbara 6 5 Louisville 8 Titans owner calls for quarterback change 6 Maryland 5 7 UCLA 2 Associated Press insistent during the bye “We talk. We’ve been for a team that has lost 8 Connecticut 10 week. communicating through eight straight games since 9 South Florida 13 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A call to Adams’ the whole process, and we last season, when 10 Virginia 12 Jeff Fisher has stayed Houston office was don’t have any issues,” he Tennessee sprinted out to 11 Charlotte 9 away from a quarterback referred to the team’s said. “Despite what you a 10-0 start en route to 12 Northwestern 17 controversy all through media relations depart- hear, despite what you the NFL’s best mark at 13- 13 North Carolina State 14 the Tennessee Titans’ ment in Nashville. A mes- read, the decisions we 3. 14 Monmouth 7 dreadful start. sage was not immediately make are collective deci- The Titans are last in 15 Harvard 11 Now, team owner Bud returned Tuesday. sions.” the NFL in time of posses- 16 Duke 19 Adams reportedly wants a Fisher declined Monday The Titans practiced sion and haven’t scored a 17 Butler 23 change. to say who his starter will Tuesday and had their touchdown in eight quar- 18 Tulsa 16 Adams informed Fisher be Sunday for “competi- first team meetings since ters. 19 UC Irvine 22 he wants Vince Young to tive reasons.” He had returning from their bye. “We’ve had a week to do 20 Brown 18 start over Kerry Collins stuck with Collins Collins had not been told some different things. And 21 Stanford 21 this weekend against throughout the 0-6 start of any change when the especially considering the 22 Iona RV Jacksonville, according to as the best chance to win. Titans last spoke with circumstances we’re in 23 UNC Wilmington RV the Tennessean. The In an interview on reporters nearly a week right now with the record, 24 Dartmouth 15 25 Missouri State Nashville newspaper cited WKRN-TV Monday night, ago. there’s things that you RV sources Tuesday that Fisher said that the quar- But the Titans are one need to do differently,” Adams apparently told terback decision would of three remaining win- Fisher said Monday. “Let’s Fisher his preference “be revealed over the next less teams in the league just say I’m not going to after the Titans lost to couple of days.” — St. Louis and Tampa be as specific and (will be) New England 59-0 on Oct. He denied any tension Bay are both 0-7. Fisher open-ended from a com- USTFCCCA 18 and became more with Adams. wants to shake up things petitive standpoint.” Men’s Cross Country Top 10 IN BRIEF team previous

1 Stanford 358 Gators expect quick return Pete Carroll hopes to work Former Nationals manager, 2 Oregon 337 for four defensive players on USC’s defensive strategy Acta moves to Cleveland 3 Oklahoma State 332 GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Top-ranked LOS ANGELES — Southern California’s CLEVELAND — Manny Acta’s record did- 4 Colorado 324 Florida could have four key defend- defense has been among the nation’s most n’t overwhelm the Cleveland Indians. They 5 Northern Arizona 315 ers, including linebacker Brandon dominant, except in the second half of its looked much deeper than at his wins and 6 Alabama 309 Spikes, back against Georgia. last two games — and for coach Pete losses — lots of losses. 7 BYU 291 Spikes and defensive tackles Carroll, that’s not dominant enough. Acta, fired as the Washington Nationals 8 Portland 265 Lawrence Marsh and Jaye Howard That formidable unit became ordinary manager in July after 2 1/2 seasons, was 9 William & Mary 263 practiced Tuesday for the first time after halftime against Notre Dame and hired on Sunday by the Indians, who gave 10 Georgetown 241 in more than a week, and coaches Oregon State, leaving Carroll a bit con- him a three-year contract with a club option expect them to play Saturday against cerned about his defense’s finishing skills for 2013. Additional terms of the deal were the Bulldogs. heading into the No. 4 Trojans’ showdown not disclosed. “If they continue to work like they with No. 10 Oregon on Halloween night. The club will introduce the 40-year-old did tonight, they will definitely play “We haven’t done very well,” Carroll Acta — the Indians’ 40th manager — at a in the game on Saturday,” defensive said Tuesday. “We have been really sus- news conference on Monday. He’s the first around the dial line coach Dan McCarney said. ceptible to them throwing out the football. Cleveland manager hired from outside the Marsh has played just two games Being out ahead didn’t help us any. We organization since John McNamara in 1990. this season because of a high ankle didn’t play well with the lead when the The Indians chose Acta over two other MLB World Series sprain, and Howard missed the last teams threw the football a bunch.” known finalists: Triple-A manager Torey Philadelphia at New York two games because of a knee injury. Indeed, Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Lovullo and former New York Mets manag- 7:57 p.m., FOX Spikes, the team’s defensive cap- Clausen and Oregon State’s Sean Canfield er Bobby Valentine, who may have eliminat- tain, injured his groin Oct. 10 at LSU excelled while attempting to lead come- ed himself from consideration when he NBA and played only a series the follow- backs against the Trojans (6-1, 3-1 Pac- arrived at second interview earlier this week ing week against Arkansas. He sat 10), whose quest for a seventh consecutive and admitted that he not done his home- New Orleans vs. San Antonio out Saturday’s game at Mississippi Pac-10 title would be all but ended by a work on Cleveland or the American League 8 p.m., ESPN State. loss to the Ducks (6-1, 4-0). and wasn’t sure he wanted the job. page 16 The Observer N SPORTS Wednesday, October 28, 2009

NCAA FOOTBALL Man charged in murder of UConn cornerback Two others arrested in connection with the fight preceding the Oct. 18 stabbing of Huskie junior Jasper Howard

Police have said that of my daughter.” “I’m surprised,” Freeman said they were happy that Associated Press Howard was stabbed once On his Facebook page, said. “I’m curious to find an arrest was made, but STORRS, Conn. — Police in the abdomen during an Lomax’s friends include out what evidence they had that it was of little comfort. charged a 21-year-old man altercation that erupted Muhammad and 21-year-old to secure an arrest warrant “It is a little closure, but with murder Tuesday in the after the dance was evacu- Johnny Hood of Hartford, for murder. From all the the reality is my team- stabbing death of a ated. Several other football who was arrested shortly evidence I’ve heard, he was mate’s still not here with University of Connecticut players were with him, but after the stabbing and faces not involved in the stab- us,” said running back football player outside a n o n e h a s c h a r g e s o f bing.” Jordan Todman. school-sanctioned dance, been charged breach of peace UConn President Michael Several players said where the suspect’s lawyer a n d c o a c h and interfering Hogan said in a message to Tuesday they had never says he was just trying to Randy Edsall “I’m curious to find with police. He students and staff: “Nothing heard of Lomax, and don’t break up a fight. said he has- was pointed out can replace the void in our know how Lomax and John William Lomax III, n ’t h e a r d out what evidence to police by hearts left by his death. Howard crossed paths. 21, is scheduled to appear that any foot- they had to secure an Brian Parker, Yet, I know that many of “I know that his mother is in court Wednesday on ball player arrest warrant for another UConn you will feel reassured by very excited that someone charges of murder and con- was involved football player today’s news.” i s b e i n g spiracy to commit assault in anything murder.” who suffered H o w a r d , a charged with in the Oct. 18 death of o t h e r t h a n minor injuries starting cor- this crime. Jasper Howard, police said. “ v e r b a l Deron Freeman in the attack. n e r b a c k That’s all I’ve His bond was set at $2 mil- jostling.” Lomax’s attorney Police would whose nick- been really lion. Lomax was- not discuss evi- n a m e w a s “It is a little closure, t h i n k i n g Police also arrested two n’t present d e n c e o r a J a z z , d i e d but the reality is my about, just other people in connection w h e n t h e motive during a hours after teammate’s still not how his family with the fight that led to a r g u m e n t news confer- helping his is doing,” said Howard’s death. Hakim started and doesn’t know ence Tuesday. More than 40 t e a m t o a here with us.” defensive tack- Muhammad, 20, was what it was about, but tried investigators conducted h o m e c o m i n g l e K e n d a l l charged with conspiracy to to break up the fight and more than 200 interviews game win over Jordan Todman Reyes. commit assault and Jamal didn’t stab anyone, said his and “have not stopped Louisville. UConn running back Greg Lloyd, a Todd, 21, faces a felony attorney, Deron Freeman. working,” UConn police T h e e n t i r e junior line- charge of falsely reporting “He was just partying,” chief Robert Hudd said. U C o n n t e a m backer, said an incident and a misde- Freeman said. “Often peo- State police, who attended his t h e y a r e meanor charge of reckless ple from out of town go to searched storm drains and f u n e r a l relieved that endangerment for pulling a the UConn campus to a local pond over the week- M o n d a y i n s o m e o n e i s fire alarm that emptied the party.” end, said dog teams, a dive Miami, where Howard was being held accountable for dance early that Sunday Lomax, a Bloomfield High team and forensics experts eulogized by coach Randy Howard’s death. morning. School graduate who works contributed to the investi- Edsall as “the ultimate son, “I wish only that it didn’t None of those arrested is in information technology, gation. he was the ultimate broth- happen at all so at least I a UConn student. Lomax goes by the nickname Freeman said he was first er. He was the ultimate can have my teammate and Muhammad live in “Pooda.” He last logged told that Lomax would be teammate. He was the ulti- back,” he said. “It’s unreal Bloomfield, about 30 miles into his MySpace page in charged in connection with mate friend. They didn’t grief for the family, unreal from campus. Todd lives in March, when he listed his the fight, but not with mur- come any better than Jazz.” grief for his friends — it’s Hartford. occupation as “taking care der. UConn football players just a shame.” Wednesday, October 28, 2009 The Observer N SPORTS page 17

NFL MLB Chiefs ban Johnson Astros hire new manager have ever seen a bench coach was the bench coach in from team activities Associated Press have,”‘ McLane said. “He Montreal in 2003. The Red HOUSTON — Brad Mills is totally runs spring training Sox hired him in January Last spring, an arbitrator finally getting his chance to and he handles most of the 2004. Associated Press ruled that the Chiefs could run a big-league team. communication with the play- Wade made an impassioned KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas release the running back and The 52-year-old Mills was ers. Terry said he’s been the plea for Mills to McLane and City Chiefs running back Larry not owe him $3.5 million in hired by Houston on Tuesday assistant manager and has other team executives. Johnson issued his second apol- guaranteed money because he after six seasons as Terry gathered all the necessary “This is guy that fits for us, ogy in 12 months Tuesday and had violated contract conditions Francona’s bench coach in experience.” this is my choice,” Wade said. was told to stay away from the by pleading guilty to disturbing Boston. He’ll manage in the The Astros fired Cecil “When you take into consid- team while the NFL and the the peace in another incident. majors for the first time, Cooper on Sept 21. Third- eration everything that you Chiefs complete their investiga- The issue became moot when though he’s managed a total base coach Dave Clark served have to do, I think Millsey fits tion into his use of a gay slur. the team elected not to cut him of 11 seasons in the minors, as interim manager for the the bill perfectly.” As Johnson was releasing his and until he began tweeting on with affiliates for the Chicago final 13 games and Houston Mills has plenty of work to apology, a national gay rights Sunday night, the often-volatile Cubs (1987-92), Colorado finished 74-88. Clark was one do. The Astros have endured advocacy organization called on Johnson had been on good Rockies (1993-96) and Los of 10 candidates to interview two losing seasons in the four the league and the team to take behavior. Angeles Dodgers (2002). for the full-time position, and years since reaching the disciplinary action against the The Chiefs said they have told “One thing that I’m going to he spoke for a second time World Series in 2005, and two-time Pro Bowler. Johnson he would not be bring in is a freshness, being with the team on Tuesday. Mills is the fourth manager The latest chapter in allowed to practice with the with a champion and bringing Clark was guaranteed a hired since the middle of the Johnson’s stormy career began team or participate in team that freshness in,” Mills said. position on next year’s staff if 2004 season. Sunday night when he ques- activities until the matter was “It’s a fresh voice, it’s a new he was not hired as the full- McLane is hoping Mills tioned coach Todd Haley’s foot- resolved, though he has not voice.” time manager, and Wade said brings some stability. ball credentials on his Twitter been suspended. NFL General manager Ed Wade Clark will return as Houston’s “That was one of the ingre- account. spokesman Greg Aiello said the said Mills agreed to a two- third-base coach. dients we saw,” McLane said. He used the slur during an league would have no comment year contract, with a team Mills sold the Astros with “He’s a young man, as far as exchange with one of his pending the investigation. option for the third. The his emphasis on communicat- a manager candidate is and Twitter followers. A day later, Johnson, who needs only 75 Astros made an offer to for- ing with players, a problem in he can relate to players. I he used it again as he brushed yards rushing to become the mer Nationals manager the clubhouse when Cooper think he’s going to have a off reporters and told them he Chiefs’ all-time leader, apolo- Manny Acta over the week- was manager. long, successful tenure.” would not comment, according gized to Haley, the team, fans end, but Acta took the “He talked a lot about Houston was 49-46 on July to the Kansas City Star, which and the league “for the words I Cleveland Indians’ job respect, that you gain the 22, one game out of first recorded the comment. used.” instead. respect of the players,” Wade place in the NL Central, then Haley refused to address the “I regret my actions. The Mills, interviewed by the said. “He’s not saying, ‘These lost 42 of their last 67 games matter Tuesday, saying it was words were used by me in frus- team for the third time on are the new rules, there’s a as the starting pitching dete- still being investigated. tration, and they were not Tuesday, set aside the notion new sheriff in town.’ His riorated. “I’m just not going to com- appropriate,” he said through a that he was the Astros’ sec- approach is, ‘We’re going to The offense was also sub- ment any further because there spokesman. “I did not intend to ond choice. be consistent, they’re going to par, ranking 27th in runs is some stuff going on,” Haley offend anyone, but that is no “I’m going to move on from know what the plan is, scored (3.97 per game) and said. excuse for what I said.” that,” Mills said. “I have to do they’re going to know what 25th in on-base percentage Johnson, who turns 30 next The apology sounded similar what I think is best, and this the expectations are. They’re (.319). month, signed a five-year con- to one he made almost exactly a opportunity is very good going to know that we respect Mills said he’ll leave the off- tract extension in 2007 that year ago after one woman opportunity. I’m not talking them, and treat them as indi- season roster moves to Wade. included $19 million guaran- accused him of throwing a drink about just to be a manager. viduals for the collective good His work will start at spring teed and could be worth up to on her and another said he had To be in this organization is of the club.”‘ training, where he’ll stress $45 million. The team could be pushed her. The incidents hap- very special.” Mills served as the preparation and cohesive- checking to see whether pened separately in Kansas City Houston owner Drayton Philadelphia Phillies’ first- ness. Johnson violated contract provi- nightclubs and led to his being McLane spoke with Francona base coach from 1997-2000, “Everybody on the ballclub sions that would allow the sentenced to two years’ proba- about Mills by phone on when Francona was the man- is important, and we’re going Chiefs to cut him with reduced tion after pleading guilty to two Sunday. Francona said Mills ager. Wade was the Phillies’ to communicate with all of financial obligation. counts of disturbing the peace. practically ran the Red Sox at GM from 1998-2005 — and them,” Mills said. “We’re times, allaying McLane’s con- he fired Francona, Mills and going to start from day one cerns about his lack of major- three other coaches. working together and playing league managing experience. After leaving the Phillies, the game solidly and in a win- “He said, ‘I have given Brad Mills served as an advance ning way. That’s what we’re more responsibility than I scout for the Cubs (2001) and going to do.” NFL Westbrook’s status uncertain

Donovan McNabb said. media at his usual time on Associated Press Having a healthy Wednesday depending on his PHILADELPHIA — Brian Westbrook would be a boost. practice availability. Hard to Westbrook was knocked out He left with a concussion in imagine he’ll practice two with a concussion. He was the first quarter of Monday days after he was knocked on the ground, motionless, night’s 27-17 victory over the into a daze when his helmet with only his brother and Washington Redskins. He collided with linebacker Eagles coach Andy Reid will go through medical tests London Fletcher’s right knee. allowed near him. before his status for next The Eagles have won this Westbrook walked off the week is determined. year without McNabb (ribs) field, but he would not Reid said on Tuesday that and can do it without return. Westbrook has not been Westbrook. But they need He may not be back as the ruled out for Sunday. An something — more Michael Eagles enter the grueling update texted to reporters Vick? Less wildcat? — to fix part of their schedule. said that Reid was “counting an offense that can strike The Eagles played only one on that he’ll be there but with big plays, but is other- team (New Orleans) with a we’ll see how tests go.” wise inconsistent. winning record in the first LeSean McCoy would carry The final point total looks six games and blew a major the bulk of the rushing load good, and sometimes that’s shot at sharing the NFC East if Westbrook misses signifi- all that matters. But the lead with an embarrassing cant time. Eagles can’t always count on loss to struggling Oakland “He went down so fast,” DeSean Jackson(notes) scor- (2-5). Now the schedule gets McCoy said. “I was preparing ing on 67-yard runs and a tougher. to go in there eventually, but 57-yard reception to offset a Up next, Sunday’s game not that early. It was a little meager 156 yards passing against the New York Giants different for me, to go out game out of McNabb. only hours before the Phillies and get started earlier than Jackson, named NFC offen- play the Yankees across the usual, and to get the ball sive player of the week, was street in Game 4 of the more than usual too.” the second player in team World Series. Then another Reid says he won’t risk history to have a rushing and home game against Dallas. Westbrook’s health at the receiving touchdown of 50- The outcomes could shake expense of a game. Plus, the plus yards in the same game. up the NFC playoff picture. Eagles are used to playing “DeSean had some nice “We obviously know in this without the injury-prone plays,” Reid said. “It was hit- division, it can be a half- running back. and-miss on offense.” game, a game away from you Westbrook and the Eagles Jackson strained his right being in first or you being in were off on Tuesday. He was foot, but should be ready to second,” quarterback scheduled to meet with the play Sunday. page 18 The Observer N SPORTS Wednesday, October 28, 2009

NFL Ware signs six-year extension with Cowboys Three-time Pro-Bowl linebacker agrees to $78 million deal after months of talks; guaranteed $40 million er room after the game. four games this season. was Hall of Fame defensive owner said Ware has really Associated Press Ware has a unique blend of “He probably can play with tackle Randy White with 16 in exceeded everybody’s expecta- IRVING, Texas — Three-time strength, agility and quickness, one leg, so it’s not something 1978. tions. Pro Bowl linebacker DeMarcus allowing him to make plays and that has to do with his ability,” There was also Ware’s NFL “He’s a cornerstone player for Ware finally has his big contract be a dominating force all over teammate Marcus Spears said record-matching streak of 10 this franchise and will be for a with the Dallas Cowboys. He just the field. He has increased his Monday. “It’s just having that consecutive games with a sack long time to come,” Jones said. won’t be getting paid as much sack total each season, from mentality of having to overcome (2007-08), the longest in the “It is something special that he’s as some of the elite quarter- eight as a rookie to 11 1/2 to 14 that and playing well. It just NFL in 15 years. the type of person that if you’re backs he will be trying to sack. and then an NFL-leading 20 last adds to his legend.” Jerry Jones said Ware has to spend the time that we all After months of talks that season. Ware is the fourth player in accomplished far more than for- spend and the energy that we intensified over the past two Ware has four sacks in the Cowboys history with three con- mer coach Bill Parcells, who spend with the Cowboys, this is weeks, Ware agreed Monday to past two games despite playing secutive 10-sack seasons. The used to compare Ware to who you want to hang out with a $78 million, six-year deal with a stress fracture in his left last Dallas player with more Lawrence Taylor, expected and who you want to be through the 2015 season that foot after being shut out the first than Ware in a single season when he was drafted. The around.” guarantees him $40 million. “I feel like I work really hard and am really deserving of what they’ve given me,” Ware said. “All this is behind me now. It’s time to get to work. You know what it’s time to bring home. I’m not going to say what it is, we’re just going to show you, and I’m going to show you.” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones called Ware a “cornerstone player” for the Cowboys (4-2), who have gone 12 seasons with- out winning a playoff game and longer than that since winning three Super Bowl champi- onships in four seasons (1992- 95). The 27-year-old Ware, who was in the final season of the contract he signed after being the 11th overall pick in the 2005 draft, has 57 1/2 sacks while starting all 70 of his regular- season games. “Going into this negotiation, how do you ask for too much money for DeMarcus Ware given what he’s accomplished,” said his agent, Pat Dye. “We were asking for a lot more money than we ended up settling on. ... Ultimately they convinced us they were not going to pay DeMarcus like an elite quarter- back and certainly we under- stood that.” There were initial talks about a deal after last season, but Dye said contracts signed in August by quarterbacks Eli Manning (six years, $97 million with $35 million guaranteed) and Philip Rivers (six years, $93 million with $38 million guaranteed) provided “some kind of ceiling” and narrowed the focus in nego- tiations. Talks picked up during the Cowboys’ bye week which preceded their 37-21 victory over Atlanta on Sunday. “We’re certainly not going to be a team that’s going to step up and pay a defensive player like a quarterback,” said Stephen Jones, the team’s vice president and owner’s son. “We’re not going to do that.” Still, Jones and Dye said the negotiations were never con- tentious. “It’s about getting what you deserve,” Ware said. “I feel like I’ve gotten what I deserve in my situation.” Jerry Jones said he shook hands with Ware before Sunday’s game, agreeing to the deal they finalized Monday. The two were seen talking and laughing as they walked togeth- er in the tunnel toward the lock- Wednesday, October 28, 2009 The Observer N SPORTS page 19

NCAA BASKETBALL Knight rejects IU’s offer to settle lawsuit Former coach says he will return a settelment check for $75,000 sent to him last week by Indiana officials On Tuesday, Knight who he now works for. “I did shoved Felling in anger after at Indiana and elsewhere, I Associated Press released a statement saying not know until yesterday overhearing him criticize never accepted a thing from BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Bob he will return a $75,000 (Monday) that this check was Knight’s coaching and behav- alumni and I don’t intend to Knight has two more com- check sent last week by sent to my attorney. Upon ior. start now,” he said. “This plaints with Indiana Indiana officials as a settle- finding out about it, I imme- When asked what Knight’s issue is with the university University. ment offer. diately gave him instructions decision meant for the law- not with the alumni. He didn’t like the school “Indiana University has to send the check back.” suit, MacIntyre said: “I have “It would be amazing what making a private matter pub- refused for nine years to take The letter, sent from Russell no idea.” this university’s legal office lic, and he didn’t want care of their obligation in this Yates’ law firm in Denver, The timing of Knight’s deci- has spent over the past nine Indiana alumni footing the matter,” Knight said in a was dated Monday and sion is awkward, though. years avoiding this obligation bill to settle a lawsuit. statement released by ESPN, requested routing codes and On Wednesday, the NCAA is as well as paying off all the account numbers so the holding a public tribute for broken athletic contracts they money could be wired back to the late Myles Brand, the have made.” the university’s account. man who fired Knight in Indiana fired Knight in Indiana University September 2000 when he was September 2000 after he won spokesman Larry MacIntyre Indiana’s president. a school record 662 games, confirmed the letter had been And next week, Knight and 11 Big Ten championships received but the money, former player Steve Downing and three national champi- which was obtained through will be inducted into the onships. The reason: Brand private donations, had not yet school’s hall of fame. put Knight on a zero-toler- been returned. Downing is expected to ance policy following a uni- Knight sued Indiana, claim- attend the ceremonies next versity investigation into a ing the school did not proper- weekend. It is unclear former player’s allegations ly defend him against a suit whether Knight will attend. that Knight had choked him from Ron Felling, a former Next week’s honor didn’t during a practice. When assistant coach. Knight set- stop Knight from criticizing freshman Kent Harvey tled that case in 2002 by pay- the university for its efforts to accused Knight of grabbing ing Felling $25,000 and settle. him later that year, Brand admitting that in 1999 he “In all the years I coached fired Knight.

NHL Coyotes being sold to NHL Daly said other potential Last month, Baum rejected Associated Press buyers have also expressed outright Balsillie’s offer to PHOENIX — Phoenix interest, but he didn’t identi- buy the team for $242 mil- Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes fy them. lion and move it to Canada. has agreed to sell the bank- The agreement between The judge also turned down rupt franchise to the NHL. the NHL and Moyes is the NHL offer but he left the The agreement, which still expected to be submitted to door open for the league to must be approved by Judge the court as early as purchase the franchise if it Redfield T. Baum, was Tuesday. amended its bid to treat announced in U.S. After an NHL attorney out- Moyes and Gretzky, the ex- Bankruptcy Court on Monday lined the agreement in court, coach, more favorably. after attorneys Baum said he Monday’s agreement is met for more would wait to essentially the same as the than an hour s e e a c o p y NHL’s original bid. during a recess “The focus now has to before com- “Clearly, from an under- in a status shift to getting the menting. “I’ll standing, it remains hearing on the read it when I unchanged,” Daly said. case. club out of get it,” Baum What did change was Former coach bankruptcy and said. “I don’t Moyes’ realization that the Wayne Gretzky, finding a new think I can say amount of money available to w h o h a s a anything more him was dwindling with each $22.5 million owner.” about that.” withdrawal to meet payroll claim in the The judge set and other expenses. case, has not Bill Daly a Friday morn- The next withdrawal, about agreed to the NHL deputy ing deadline $2.6 million, will come this deal. commissioner for objections week. Moyes’ attor- f r o m o t h e r “That’s coming out of our ney says the creditors, and mouths,” Johnson said. “That decision to said he would certainly was pressure to make a deal came largely hear objections on Nov. 2. settle.” because the expenses of run- The case has generated Moyes says he loaned about ning the team in bankruptcy more than 1,000 pages in $100 million to the franchise, were being paid from the court filings and consider- but he stands to recover per- league’s $140-million offer. able rancor among the par- haps only a fraction of that Moyes was left with few ties. But attorneys were amount. options after his attempt to ready to make a deal when Moyes left the court with- sell the team to Canadian bil- Baum called a recess during out speaking to reporters. lionaire Jim Balsillie was t h e s t a t u s A s k e d i f rejected by the court. h e a r i n g o n M o y e s w a s NHL deputy commissioner Monday after- happy about Bill Daly says that once the noon. t h e d e a l , deal closes, the league will C l u t c h i n g “Nobody’s happy J o h n s o n immediately look to sell the pens and legal about losing that r e p l i e d , team, preferably to an owner pads, about a much money.” “ N o b o d y ’ s who will keep the club in dozen attor- happy about Arizona. neys huddled in losing that The league hopes to close the center of Carolyn Johnson much money.” on the sale on Nov. 2. the courtroom, Jerry Moyes’ attorney A t t o r n e y s “Obviously, the pieces fell then broke into said the offer into place,” Daly said after smaller groups is worth about the hearing. “The focus now to confer. $128 million. has to shift to getting the W h e n t h e T h e a g r e e - club out of bankruptcy and recess ended, NHL attorney ment would provide the finding a new owner. I’m Greg Milmoe kissed Carolyn nearly $80 million that is pleased with the outcome Johnson, Moyes’ attorney, on owed SOF Investment, the today.” both cheeks. largest secured creditor, and Daly confirmed that NHL Moyes took the team into the NHL would get the $37 officials, including commis- Chapter 11 on May 5 with a million it is owed for funding sioner Gary Bettman, met on plan to sell to Balsillie, con- the team since last fall. Monday with representatives tingent on moving the fran- Between $9 million and of Ice Edge, a group that has chise to Hamilton, Ontario, $11 million would be avail- said it plans to keep the which the NHL vehemently able to be divided between team in suburban Glendale. opposed. Moyes and Gretzky. page 20 The Observer N SPORTS Wednesday, October 28, 2009 NBA MLB Celtics top Cavaliers Sluggers prepare for series

tionships with Madonna last year And this year, he’s batted .355 in Shaq’s Ohio debut Associated Press and Kate Hudson this season. with 14 RBIs in the playoffs NEW YORK — Ryan Howard Now he wants to follow Mr. against the Rockies and Dodgers. the final 1:03 to pace the Celtics, thought about the World Series October as a champion. “I think that our approaches Associated Press whose drive to a second straight and his eyes widened. A three-time AL MVP, he this postseason, as opposed to be CLEVELAND — Shaquille title was derailed when Garnett “Between Yankee Stadium and entered the first round against previous postseasons, are a lot O’Neal has learned the ropes in injured his knee late last season. Philly, it’s going to be, I would Minnesota hitting .136 (8 for 59) better,” Howard said. “I think his 17 NBA seasons. There’s one Rasheed Wallace, added as a have to say, probably one of the in the postseason dating to 2004 both of us are a lot more patient, lesson that has endured since he free agent during the offseason, rowdiest World Series — just and was hitless in 18 consecutive both of us are a lot more relaxed, was a raw rookie. had 12 points. between the fans,” he said. playoff at-bats with runners in it looks like. You know, I’m going “You can’t win a championship James scored 38 and O’Neal Sure will be if Howard and scoring position. out there just having fun. It looks in the first game,” he said. added 10 points — just two after Alex Rodriguez start teeing off in What a change. like that’s what he’s doing, as Boston’s Big Three — plus halftime — and 10 rebounds for their high-profile slugger show- He led the Yankees with a .438 well.” Rasheed — spoiled Cleveland’s the Cavaliers, who won their down. average, five homers and 12 Both teams worked out overhyped season opener on first 23 home games last season For the first time in 20 years, RBIs in the victories over the Tuesday in the mist of $1.5 bil- Tuesday night with a 95-89 win but are already 0-1 on their the World Series will feature a Twins and Los Angeles Angels, lion new Yankee Stadium, where over the new-look Cavaliers, floor. pair of former major league hitting tying home runs in the two freshly painted logos were in who may have LeBron James Cleveland’s offense never home run champions when it seventh, ninth and 11th innings. foul territory in honor of the ball- and Shaq but appear to be a found a rhythm as the Cavs tried opens, weather permitting, on “I think everyone is looking for park’s first World Series. Still long way from true title con- to figure out how to best use the Wednesday night. a profound answer, and I don’t standing across the street, cov- tenders. 7-foot-1, 325-pound O’Neal. No player in the major leagues have one,” he said, sitting behind ered in black mesh as if a ghost, Paul Pierce scored 23 points, “We’d like to start off 1-0, but has been scrutinized more than a table in Yankee Stadium’s is its 86-year-old predecessor, Ray Allen 16 and Kevin Garnett there are 100 games left,” said A-Rod, a postseason star follow- Great Hall as baseball adopted awaiting demolition after hosting 13 in his first regular-season O’Neal, who was just 1 of 5 from ing a scandalous spring training an NFL-style approach to Series a record 100 Series games. game since last March as the the floor in the second half and that include a steroid admission publicity for the first time. CC Sabathia, 3-0 with a 1.19 Celtics, overlooked by some this missed his only two free throws. and hip surgery. “I think at the end of the day, ERA in his first postseason with preseason, ended an 11-game “We’ll be fine. I’ve been on And Howard has carried the I’m content. I’m happy, both on the Yankees, starts for New York losing streak in Cleveland and teams that started 0-1, 0-5, 5-0, defending champion Philadelphia and off the field,” Rodriguez said. against former Cleveland team- snapped a 16-game skid by visit- 10-0. Nothing matters unless Phillies every bit as much as “I think I’ve cut out a lot of the mate Cliff Lee, 2-0 with an 0.74 ing teams in games between the you win the whole thing.” Rodriguez has propelled the fat, or unnecessary distractions.” ERA for the Phillies. It’s a Eastern powers who figure to Because of the 14-time All- Yankees to their first Series The 29-year-old Howard also rematch of the April 16 ballpark meet again sometime in May or Star O’Neal’s addition, the appearance since 2003 — and needed a winding, if less notori- opener, won by the Indians 10-2. June. Cavaliers have gotten the bulk of the first of his career. ous, path to postseason success. This will be only the second “It was a good Day One,” the preseason attention and are “Ryan, along with his power, He had only one RBI in reach of Series with two former season Pierce said. “Psychologically, you a trendy pick to win their first he’s also become a great hitter,” his first two playoff series while home runs leaders since 1975’s want to go into a team’s building NBA title. Rodriguez said Tuesday. “And hitting .217 (5 for 23), then bat- faceoff between Cincinnati’s and win, especially in a place The Celtics may have other that’s bad news for the National ted .300 with two RBIs against Johnny Bench and Boston’s Carl where we haven’t won in a few plans. League and bad news for us.” the Los Angeles Dodgers in last Yastrzemski, according to STATS years. It’s great to come here “We just carry on, handle our The 34-year-old Rodriguez year’s NL championship series. LLC. The other was in 1989’s and get a win. We know when business and understand we already has succeeded Reggie He then hit three homers and Earthquake Series, when we come here next time that we have one goal in mind,” Pierce Jackson as the favorite Yankees drove in six runs in leading the Oakland’s Bash Brothers of Jose can do it again.” said. “We really don’t care what target of wannabe amateur psy- Phillies over the Tampa Bay Rays Canseco and Mark McGwire Pierce made two crucial people say about us. We know chologists, who try to analyze for Philadelphia’s second-ever swept San Francisco and Kevin jumpers and two free throws in what our goal is.” past playoff flops and his rela- title. Mitchell. Wednesday, October 28, 2009 The Observer N SPORTS page 21

easy. The on-field concerns have been mental lapses and Seniors moments of little to no con- Welsh continued from page 24 centration for short periods of continued from page 24 time.” “[This season has been] Senior Katy Durkin leads the things go their with other frustrating,” he said. “With so Belles with six goals this sea- games, a final win could much returning experience son. Classmates Micki clinch a spot in the playoffs. from last season, I expected Hedinger and Colleen They left little to chance more out of our players in Ferguson have added three against the Babes, scoring terms of quality play and con- scores each for a Saint Mary’s five touchdowns, including sistency.” team that has two goals in an interception freshman Whereas the problem early each of their last two match- Kirsten Groody returned for on was scoring goals, lately es. a touchdown on the final the Belles have struggled to Senior Patty Duffy has been play. keep their opponents off the solid in net for the Belles “It was awesome,” Groody scoreboard. recording 86 saves in 15 said. “Coming in as a fresh- “We have fallen behind early starts this season. man, I knew Welsh Family in matches and created too Today’s matchup with the had a history in the playoffs, big of a deficit to come back Tigers is scheduled to kickoff and this was the first year in from,” Crabbe said. “The team at 4 p.m. a while that we weren’t sure has played very hard and if we would be in them. This competed; however, constantly Contact Alex Barker at was a fun way to end the coming from behind is not [email protected] regular season.” The last play was one of many big moves for the Whirlwinds, thanks to their freshman quarterback Vicky Moreno and a large number SARAH O’CONNOR/The Observer of talented receivers. Breen-Phillips freshman receiver Kelsey Taylor tries to break Moreno proved to be quick a tackle in the Babes’ loss Oct. 4. on her feet time and time again, whether she was com- the first half, moved the ball ing following the gradua- pleting a pass or running the down the field with a series tions of our quarterback and ball herself. of quick passes and scored some of our receivers,” sen- An early touchdown by when sophomore Charlotte ior captain Stephanie s o p h o m o r e Seasly caught a Wuerdeman said. “We’re G r a c e touchdown pass proud to know that though Johnson got “We have more fun with only three our record isn’t the highest, the team seconds remaining. we have more fun than most going, and that most other The Whirlwinds other teams.” from that teams.” did not hesitate to For Welsh Family, they will point for- build up a strong have to wait for the results ward, there Stephanie Wuerdeman lead, scoring a this weekend to see who will was no stop- Babes captain touchdown early in make the playoffs. Breen ping them. the second half. Philips will take on Howard W e l s h The difficulties Sunday at 3 p.m. at LaBar F a m i l y stopping Welsh Field. showed its ability to commu- Family’s offense sum up TAYLOR ITSELL/The Observer nicate and work well togeth- Breen-Phillip’s season. Contact Andrew Owens at Senior midfielder Jessica Slean takes a shot during the Belles’ er when they gained posses- “We’ve had a rough year [email protected] and Megan 2-1 victory over Bethel on Sept. 25. sion with only 1:25 left in as we’ve done some rebuild- Finneran at mfi[email protected]

that were ranked higher in the Golfstat rankings heading Brophy into the Mercedes Benz continued from page 24 Championship (No. 11 LSU, No. 9 Ohio State, No. 20 rounds and no second Tulane, No. 32 Furman). chances,” coach Susan Holt Sophomore Becca Huffer led said. “We needed to come out the way, posting a 54-hole and play well and we did.” score of 223, which was tied Sophomore Becca Huffer for 15th overall. Huffer also and juniors So-Hyun Park and had the top score for the Irish Katie Conway rounded out in the first and third rounds the scorecard with a plus-2 for the Irish, all and plus-3, posting a plus-2 respectively. mark. Three “We needed to come Brophy fol- strokes ahead out and play well and lowed Huffer’s of the Irish was effort with a No. 10 we did.” 224 overall. Tennessee, who The Alamo also won the Susan Holt Invitational Mercedes Benz Irish coach ends the fall Championship season for the over fall break. Irish. After a In that tourna- slow start in ment, the Irish the opening ended in the middle of the tournament, the Mary Fossum pack with a ninth-place finish Invitational, the team has in a field of 18 teams. Despite bounced back and is making being their second-worst fin- strides toward a top-25 ish of the season, the appearance in the spring. Championship was not much With a four-month break of a disappointment. before the Central District “We didn’t hurt ourselves Invitational on Feb. 22, the any. Any team that beat us Irish will work in their indoor was ranked ahead of us,” Holt practice facility during the said. “We certainly would winter. According to Holt, the have liked to place higher, focus will be on improving the but as it turns out it, it ended swings and especially the up being a respectable fin- short games. ish.” The Irish (No. 48) also Contact Chris Michalski at placed ahead of four schools [email protected]

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set victories on her way to the women’s tennis coach Michelle Big Ten first team in 2008. championship final. In the final, Dasso will coach the three- Steinlage carries an .862 Doubles she was defeated 6-1, 6-3 by woman squad during the week- Huskies save percentage this season, continued from page 24 top-ranked Maria Mosolova of long tournament. continued from page 24 surrendering only 0.56 goals Northwestern. “It is a great honor for one of against per game. they play together the tougher Despite the setback, three women’s college players Spartans (9-4-1). Michigan State is also they will be. I think they have Louderback praised the to represent the United States “The most important thing looking to avenge a 3-0 loss a chance to be one of the top tremendous strides Frilling has and Notre Dame,” Louderback for our team to do at this at Alumni Field last year, teams in the country this year.” made since her freshman cam- said. “Her doubles ability along time is to take each game one of only a few stumbles After failing to clinch an paign a year ago. with being a very good singles one at a time,” Clark said. for a Spartan team that automatic berth that comes “Kristy is playing more of an player will be an asset for the “[Michigan State] comes up went 13-5-2 en route to with winning the champi- all-around game and can still US team.” first and that must be where earning a No. 4 seed in the onship, the doubles pair will play with power,” he said. “She Before heading to France, our focus lies. After that we NCAA Tournament. Notre have to wait and see if they will is developing more ways to Frilling will lead the Irish into can begin to Dame holds receive an at-large bid into the adjust to different game styles.” its opening match of the season think about the edge in National Indoor Tournament Last week, Frilling was at the Western Michigan other games.” the series his- next month in New Haven, tapped to represent Team USA Invitational Nov. 6 in The Irish “The most important tory with a Conn. at the fourth annual Master’U Kalamazoo, Mich. will take on a thing for our team to 10-3-5 record In singles competition, BNP Paribas tournament in S p a r t a n do at this time is to a g a i n s t Frilling took the court for the Poitiers, France. Former Irish Contact Alex Barker at squad that M i c h i g a n Irish, reeling off two straight- standout and current Illinois [email protected] has one each take each game one State, outscor- of its last game at a time.” ing the three match- Spartans 32- es, holding a Bobby Clark 13 in the SMC VOLLEYBALL process. 5-2-0 record Irish coach in East For the Lansing this Irish, the season. The match is a Belles battle Bethel on Senior Night high point of the Michigan chance to build their NCAA State season to this point is Tournament resume. Notre numerous underclassmen. Following the Albion match, certainly the Spartans’ Dame has bounced in and By CHRIS MICHALSKI and She will lead the Belles in the Belles will go on the road thrilling 1-0 victory over out of the polls throughout BOBBY GRAHAM their hope for revenge on for their last two MIAA Indiana, several days before the season, and a win Sports Writer Albion. The Britons beat matches of the season. The the Hoosiers dismantled against a solid non-confer- Saint Mary’s 3-1 earlier in the first, on Friday, is against Notre Dame in a 3-0 loss at ence opponent would cer- Saint Mary’s seniors Lorna season. Kalamazoo College. The home. tainly help the Irish chances Slupczysnki, Liana Rohr and The Belles need to top Belles downed the Hornets 3- “This is a big inter-region- at an NCAA Tournament Kathleen Mills will conclude Albion, as well as win their 1 on the shoulders of al game and [Michigan bid. their home careers tonight as next two games, in order to Slupczysnki’s 17 kills earlier State] is a very solid team,” “[Michigan State] is a big the Belles play Albion on finish the conference season this season at home. The Clark said. “Any side that game for us as we need all Senior Night. at .500. Currently they stand MIAA concluder is against can go to Bloomington and the wins we can get to make Slupczynski has been quite at 5-8 in the MIAA and 10-12 Calvin College, who swept the beat Indiana deserves a lot sure we get into the 48 the special player for the overall. Belles on Oct. 6 on the Dig of respect. They also looked teams that make the Belles over her four years. The team is currently riding For the Cure Match. very good on Sunday when I NCAAs,” Clark said. “We Her senior year has proven to a three-game losing streak, Senior Night festivities will watched them beat have not beaten them in our be an display of leadership and in order to overcome it, begin at 7 p.m. in the Angela Michigan.” last two visits to East and talent. Despite the fact coach Toni Kuschel said they Athletic Complex. The Irish will have to keep Lansing, so we will be ready that the team has had its ups will need to continue working the pressure on Spartan to start setting the record and downs, she has constant- together. junior goalkeeper Avery straight in our favor.” ly lead the teams in kills and “[We need] to trust and Contact Chris Michalski at Steinlage, who led the NCAA has also served as a coach on believe in each other,” [email protected] and Bobby in save percentage (.925) Contact Michael Blasco at the court to the team’s Kuschel said. Graham at [email protected] and was named to the All- [email protected] Wednesday, October 28, 2009 The Observer N TODAY page 23

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ND WOMEN’S TENNIS ND WOMEN’S GOLF Two by Second Irish finish ND runners-up twice fall strong at Midwest Regionals in Texas By ALEX BARKER Asisstant Sports Editor By CHRIS MICHALSKI Sports Writer Sophomore Kristy Frilling and senior Kali Krisik repre- sented the Irish at the Midwest Notre Dame saved its best Regional championships this for last, finishing its fall past weekend in Evanston, Ill. schedule with a tie for second The duo claimed runner-up fin- in its final tournament of the ishes in both the doubles and fall at the rain-shortened singles competitions. Alamo Invitational in San The 15th-ranked doubles Antonio. tandem coasted into the finals Senior Annie Brophy behind 8-2 and 8-0 victories earned co-medalist honors before falling 8-6 in the cham- with an impressive two under pionship match to DePaul par score. The first and sec- Monday morning. The loss ond rounds of the Invitational ends Notre Dame’s bid for a were cancelled due to heavy fifth consecutive Midwest rain Monday, so the entire Regional Doubles tournament was compressed Championship. to one round on Tuesday. “Kristy and Kali have had a “I think [the one-round for- very good fall,” Irish coach Jay mat] puts more pressure on Louderback said. “The more you because you know this is IAN GAVLICK/The Observer it because there are no other Irish sophomore Kristy Frilling returns the ball during Notre Dame’s 4-1 victory over Michigan see DOUBLES/page 22 in the second round of last year’s NCAA tournament on May 9. see BROPHY/page 21

WOMEN’S INTERHALL Howard defeats Farley 18-6 in battle of unbeaten teams

“Our receivers started with four consecutive wins, Caity Shepherd said. “Things well, especially on our By ANDREW OWENS and catching the ball after having but they were determined to will be better after a week of zones,” Shepherd said. “We MEGAN FINNERAN a lot of first half drops,” keep their undefeated season practice.” had some breakdowns there Sports Writers Bishop said. “They got their alive. They will try to make it The Finest allowed only six tonight. We’re going to work hands on the ball, and that six in a row Sunday when points in the first half and on getting an offensive In a potential playoff helped.” they play Lewis. entered halftime tied with the rhythm.” matchup of previously The passing game has pow- The loss marked the first of Ducks. unbeaten teams, Howard (5- ered the Howard offense all the season for Farley. Some of However, the offense could Welsh Family 34, 0) used a strong aerial attack season. Bishop has consis- their miscues can be attrib- not consistently move the ball Breen-Phillips 0 and a suffocating defense to tently found targets in junior uted to the long layoff since in the second half and the win 18-6 over Farley (3-1-1). Kaitlin Robinson and fresh- their last game. defense allowed two scores. Welsh Family (3-3) did all it Junior quarterback Kayla man Laura Coletti. The trio The Finest had a bye week Farley will face winless could to continue its season Bishop picked apart the has led the way as the Ducks and then fall break before Breen-Phillips Sunday as they after a 34-0 rout of Breen- Farley defense and led the have averaged more than 20 facing Howard. attempt to start a new win- Phillips (0-5) Tuesday night. Ducks on three scoring points per game this season. “We haven’t been able to ning streak. Monday night the drives. Two second-half Howard was guaranteed to practice a lot lately, so I don’t “We’re going to get our Whirlwinds determined that if touchdowns sealed the deal have a high seed in the play- think it went as well as it offense going and on defense for the Ducks. offs after starting the season should have,” senior captain we are going to work hard as see WELSH/page 21

MEN’S SOCCER SMC SOCCER Division crown in reach this week Belles hope for

By MICHAEL BLASCO Sports Writer best in last match Notre Dame will conclude a three-game road trip today coach Ryan Crabbe said. when the Irish travel to East By ALEX BARKER “For the team, I am looking Lansing to take on Michigan Asisstant Sports Editor for them to come out and State at Old College Field at 3 play organized and focused p.m. The Belles will take the and end the season with a The non-conference match field with nothing but pride positive result. I believe it will be the last road game of at stake when they travel to would be good for our pro- the regular season for Notre face Olivet in their final reg- gram and seniors to end on Dame (9-6-1), who will finish ular match of the season a high note.” their regular season slate this today in Bourbonnais, Ill. The conference season was Friday with a match against Saint Mary’s (4-13-1, 1-6 unkind to the Belles who Big East rival Connecticut. MIAA) has dropped five managed their lone victory Although the Irish have a straight conference matches, at home against winless chance to win a division putting them in seventh Trine. Although his team crown with a win over the place in the MIAA standings. doubled their season win Huskies, ninth-year Irish Only the top six teams quali- total of two from last season, coach Bobby Clark is certain- fy for the post-season tour- Crabbe had higher expecta- ly not looking past the VANESSA GEMPIS/The Observer nament. tions for his veteran squad. Senior midfielder Justin Morrow passes the ball against Indiana “This is the last college see HUSKIES/page 22 during Notre Dame’s 3-0 defeat on Oct. 14. game for our nine seniors,” see SENIORS/page 21