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Halfway around the world exists a Notre Dame most people could never imagine. Sixty students crammed into an O’Shaughnessy-sized classroom and home­ less people sharing lunch SEE ALSO: with the student body are foreign concepts for most • Bengal Bouts Notre Dame students. coverage in For Notre Dame College Sports. students in Dhaka, p.22-23 Bangladesh, they are a part of everyday life. Like its American counterpart, Notre Dame College in Dhaka, the capital of impoverished Bangladesh, ranks as one of the country’s top private colleges. It is one of nine Holy Cross schools in Bangladesh, the twelfth most-populated country in the world. “The poverty outside of the walls |of Notre Dame college] is like nothing you could ever possibly imagine,” said Bengal Bouts coach Tom Suddes, who visited Bangladesh and saw the Bengal Bouts money at work. “It’s incredible; you walk into the compound and it’s different. It’s simple and real Spartan but it’s different. It’s amazing what our money does over there.” Seven of the Holy Cross schools are pri­ mary schools, equivalent of grades one through 10 in America. Notre Dame and its Photo courtesy of Father Bill Seetch sister school, Holy Cross College, are the top Members of the Notre Dame Bengal Bouts have been helping the needy for nearly 70 years. Students sacrafice their bodies and cash to help impoverished citizens of Bangladesh. Father George Pope (second from left) is seen here donating Notre Dame's see BOUTS / page 4 contributions to members ofthe Bangladesh community on his overseas trip.

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Celebration By JENNY BRADBURN News Writer highlights For Rachel Rodarte of Dyer, Ind., acceptance into a top-rated college was a proud accomplishment, but it was not until she was chosen as a New Leader of Indiana that attending Saint Mary’s became feasible. black culture “I was so excited when the letter came because being chosen to participate in the program and getting the By TIM LOGAN associated scholarship meant I would be able to go to Associate News Editor Saint Mary’s," she said. Rodarte and the other selected students have benefit- A diverse gathering of students and faculty led from the effort made by the state of Indiana to make filled LaForfuno Ballroom Friday night for attending a college within Indiana more attractive and the sixth annual Blak KolTee House, a night possible. The Leaders of a New Indiana (LONI) project of poetry and music in celebration of began as a collaborative effort between Chamber of African-American culture. Commerce leaders, Saint Mary’s faculty and community This year’s event, themed “Portraits of our leaders in response to the low number of Indiana resi­ Conciousness,” featured eight speakers who dents who are over ago 25 and hold a bachelors degree. recited their own work or the work of others The initiative of the project is focused on helping who they felt captured the essence of their Indiana students from small communities go to college, feeling. stay in college and find an opportunity for employment "The idea of Portraits of our Conciousness’ in their home community. is to look inside your heart and take a pic­ Saint Mary’s was the chosen recipient of a generous ture of what’s going on inside,” said junior grant for the Lilly Endowment to fund the project, a Wil Matthews, one of the event’s emcees. A decision that according to LONI Director Maria number of participants undertook this effort, Thompson, “was because the program offers pre-col­ and their recitations ranged from personal lege programs, on-campus support, and makes partici­ love poetry to old poems of the antebellum pants aware of all Indiana has to offer when making South, career decisions after graduation.” Several poets discussed being black in High school freshmen and sophomores get a preview today’s America. for college life in the “My First Day in College” program. "It means to be proud of all that you are They have the opportunity to visit campus, eat lunch The Observer/Manuela Hernandez LONI award recipient Rachel Rodarte is one of 40 students attending see KOFFEE / page 6 see LONI/ page 4 Indiana schools to receive recognition for her academic leadership. page 2 The Observer • INSIDE Monday, February 22, 1999 0 SP OLUMN Hail to the O O utside the Dome XI Compiled from U-Wire reports Chief Faculty votes in favor of controversial Greek initiative Do you know what is significant about today? Well, besides being 29 years and a day after HANOVER, N.H. professor rose and said, “can we have Bobby Hull scored his 500th career goal, Feb. The College’s faculty voted 82-0 at a a discussion on the principles them­ 22 is George Washington’s birthday. special meeting Thursday to support selves?" cries of “no” could be heard Very lew people, _ the controversial social and residen­ CJ)artmoutft throughout the faculty. however, could actually Mike Connolly tial life initiative announced last week Instead of a voice of support, tell you that today is Sports Copy Editor by the Board of Trustees which, Director of the Rockefeller Center Washington’s birthday. among other things, threatens the College Linda Fowler suggested the resolution Why is the birth of one of our great leaders so existence of the single-sex Greek sys­ express that “the faculty welcomes easily forgotten? tem at Dartmouth. the opportunity to engage” the stu­ Because for some reason, February happens In the two-hour meeting character­ dents in discussions on the initiatives to be the month of the births of monumental ized by one faculty m em ber as “utter­ although some members of the faculty because she said she felt “the stu­ American leaders — besides Washington, ly confused” and another as “all twist­ expressed concern that they were not dents already feel besieged” by the Abraham Lincoln also calls the amethyst his ed up,” numerous drafts, motions and made more a part of the decision initiatives and their underlying mean­ birthstone. amendments of resolutions to support making process. ings. The relative proximity of these two births led the five guiding principles were pro­ Most of the disagreement during the She said having their own faculty the U.S. government in not creating two federal posed and debated seemingly simulta­ meeting centered not on the princi­ voice strong support for the same holidays so close to each other, but instead to neously and with little order. ples themselves but instead on how goals would look like they were create one, all-encompassing presidential holi­ While College president James strong the support they give the “ganging up on the students.” day on the third Monday in February. This hol­ Wright began the meeting by joking Trustees’ initiative should be and how Associate Professor of Religion iday has led to a lack of recognition for the that only three parts of the plan have active the faculty should be in assist­ Susan Ackerman said she disagreed actual birth dates of Washington and Lincoln. been criticized — “the process, the ing the goals’ implementation. with Fowler’s assertion that students Plus,'elementary school students everywhere substance and the way in which it So limited was the discussion on the feel besieged, and said she has spoken get one less day off of school. As Homer was communicated” — little of that five guiding principles or their obvious with students who support the Simpson would say, “President’s Day! What a criticism was seen yesterday, Greek implications that when one Trustees’ announcement. rip-off!” Yet, perhaps it is better that Americans are less likely to rem ember Lincoln and 0 UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN 0 UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Washington and reflect on their great accom­ plishments. For if Americans were to look upon Graduates may authorize strike Senate cited for alcohol violations the deeds of Washington and Lincoln, they might become even more jaded and cynical ANN ARBOR, Mich. DURHAM, N.H. about the current state of American govern­ After five months of tug-of-war contract negotiations with In an attempt to begin repairing the shattered reputa­ ment. the University, members of the Graduate Employees tion of the student senate, the administration has issued Washington and Lincoln each faced crisis Organization have until midnight to decide whether to give three sanctions, which they said they hope will educate from outside that threatened the very existence GEO leadership the ability to authorize a strike — a step senators while holding them accountable for their mis­ of the United States of America. Our current many GEO members say they are ready to make. If the takes. An investigation of senate in the last weeks of President, William Jefferson Clinton, has creat­ majority of the membership votes yes, the GEO steering January ended with two senators admitting to drinking ed crisis from within his administration that committee will be able to authorize many University gradu­ during a senate meeting. One of those senators is under­ threatens the dignity of his office. ate student instructors to take job action, which could age. The fate of the two guilty senators, who were forced Lincoln was “Honest Abe” and Washington include a strike or a walkout. GEO spokesperson Chip Smith to resign from the organization, lies in the hands of the was “The Father of Our Country.” Clinton will said that, based on the University’s response to his organiza­ judicial board. The rest of senate is being forced by the be forever remembered as ‘“Slick Willie.” tion in bargaining sessions, the steering committee could opt administration to participate in a morals and ethics work­ Washington couldn’t tell a lie. Clinton for something more serious than most people think. “People shop, an alcohol awareness workshop and a community appears unable to tell the truth, the whole should expect a serious, extended action and I’m not talking service activity. Some senators said they feel the sanctions truth or anything that might be vaguely con­ about a one- or two-day walkout,” Smith said. “We are being may have a positive impact on senate. Molly McCarthy, strued as the truth. driven to strike by the University, specifically by | University speaker of the senate, said the sanctions will mark the Lincoln wrote one of the most memorable Chief Negotiator] Dan Gamble’s refusal to negotiate with us.” beginning of many changes in senate. speeches in the history of American politics. The Gettysburg Address. Clinton, on the other hand, has staffs of speech writers turn out 0 DUKE UNIVERSITY 0 UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO speeches that then have every line tested for public reaction before being delivered on Police demand collective bargaining Victim finds attacker in newspaper national television. Despite the extra help that Clinton employs, I DURHAM, N.C. BOULDER, Colo. cannot remember a single line from any Within a month, the uniformed patrol officers in the Duke The day after the Super Bowl, Patrick Walsh, a 23-year- speech that Clinton has ever given. While I can University Police Department may pursue the right to collec­ old Boulder resident, sat in a chair at his dentist’s office. He recite large parts of the Gettysburg address, I tive bargaining with the administration; University officials was about to find out he would lose two of his teeth as the can only rem ember one sound byte from are less than thrilled with the possibility. Leaders of the result of an attack. Walsh had been assaulted the night Clinton’s mouth: “I did not have sex with that Durham Police Officers Association said that the requisite 50 before during the post-game partying on the Hill. A rioter woman. Not once, never.” percent of eligible Duke officers have joined the group and who Walsh said mistook him for a police officer attacked, . Some may argue that Clinton never had the expressed interest in collective bargaining. They will soon hitting him in the face with a heavy object. He had no idea chance to be remembered as a great president. forward the officers’ names to the International Union of who his attacker was. But as he sat in the dentist’s office, a Most of the problems Clinton has faced deal Police Associations. Within a month, said DPOA vice presi­ picture on the front of a newspaper caught his eye. Walsh with the stability of his marriage. It seems that dent and Durham police officer Jeff Kraus, the Duke patrol recognized the man jumping through flames in the picture because he didn’t have any problems thrust officers should hold a formal vote for the right to collective as his attacker. “I was sitting in the dentist’s office,” said upon him from the outside world, he felt com­ bargaining. Founded last November, DPOA includes officers Walsh, “and sitting next to me was this guy reading the pelled to create problems for himself. from the Durham Police Department as well as from DUPD. Camera and I said, That’s the guy.’” Walsh contacted the Perhaps it is better that Washington and Under North Carolina state law, DPD officers may not bar­ police, who put an advertisement requesting information Lincoln existed in their own times and not gain collectively for wages; however, because the University about the alleged attacker in the Daily Camera, said today. With the emergence of the evening is a private entity, Campus Police may do so. Detective Barry Hartkopp of the Boulder Police Department. newscast and its 30-second stories, would “The Gettysburg Address" be forever reduced to a sound byte? 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By M. SHANNON RYAN the homeless and social service S aint M ary’s E ditor providers to improve services and make life better for per­ On any given night in sons who are homeless,” she Chicago, there are more than said. 15,000 homeless, but only McDermott took the issues to 5,500 shelter beds available. a broader sphere, looking at Matt McDermott, senior poli­ homelessness in terms of poli­ cy analyst for the Chicago tics. Coalition for the Homeless, In an area as large as brought this statistic and oth­ Chicago, McDermott said it is ers to light Saturday at Saint especially im portant to hum an­ Mary’s College at the ize the problem. Homelessness and the Single “You need to work directly Parent Family Conference. with the homeless," he said. “You need to get them to artic­ The Observer/Manuela Hernandez The conference, attended by (From left to right) Discussion moderator Sister Linda Kors, senior policy analyst Matt McDermott and the mayor of South Bend, reli­ ulately speak about their expe­ Sarah’s Circle representative Gail Russell participated in a discussion at Saint Mary’s addressing the gious and business leaders, riences in public. ... It’s much problem of homelessness. service providers, students and more successful [than speaking homeless people, sought to about policy|, the common stimulate discussion and result appeal to get someone to tell in action on the housing crisis you their story.” faced by the homeless popula­ He said the coalition’s tion. newsletter has a profile on a McDermott and Gail Russell, homeless person every edition, Is Y our Future In Business ? executive director for Sarah’s most recently on an 11-year- Circle, a shelter for homeless old girl. “It sounds real simple and transient women in but it reminds people what this Chicago, led a panel discussion problem is all about, who this on models that work for problem is all about.” change. McDermott said that to advo­ Russell said that collabora­ cate change, one must be able Do you want real tion and networking with other to relay “good stats on home­ service agencies provides a lessness.” way to advocate for social jus­ Many people are confused or business experience tice for the homeless. hold out dated and stereotypi­ “There needs to be a unified cal views on homelessness. voice among service providers A common thought is that the before you graduate? ... to a d v o c a te for sy stem ic typical homeless person is change,” she said. male, however the typical Agencies should come togeth­ homeless person is a single, er reguarly, she said, to discuss 20-year-old woman with two The Student Business Board is in search of a General Manger for goals and develop strategies. children under the age of six. This would also serve as a way Families are the largest grow­ the 1999-2000 academic year. Duties include oversight of the to maximize the methods of ing population of homeless and helping the homeless. the average age of a homeless finances of Adworks, Irish Gardens, and N D Video as well as Russell also stressed the posi­ person is 9, he said. tive ways in which agencies Two issues McDermott other administrative duties. Applications can be picked up in like the Interfaith Council for focused on which could be the Homeless work for change. applied in South Bend are Student Activities located in 315 LaFortune Religious organizations can examining the living wage and adopt shelters to help provide a campaign to build a mixed- volunteers apd other services. income community. They can also assist with edu­ For more information on If there are any questions, call Jeanine at 631-8040 cation, she said. homelessness, contact the “The religious community National Coalition for the can come together ... and try to H o m e le ss at work as an advocacy voice for http://www.nch. ari.net

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Bouts the other Holy Cross schools LONI program, which works to bring LONI participant and Saint opened their doors to the together Latina women from all Mary’s sophomore Becky continued from page 1 homeless of Dhaka. continued from page 1 corners of the nation during the Fortunak felt welcomed by the The school provided food and summer. way mentors hosted LONI stu­ level of Catholic education in shelter for many flood victims with administrators, attend Encuentro means “to gather, dents for dinner and contacted Bangladesh, where the literacy with not only the faculty and classes with their host and par­ find oneself, to encounter” in them outside of class to offer rate is estimated at 36 percent. staff helping emergency opera­ ticipate in workshops on the col­ $panish. Participants in the pro­ advice and support. Despite the low literacy rate tions but the students as well. lege admission and financial aid gram are encouraged to use the “For me, the best part of the and severe poverty, competition Much of the relief effort was processes. time they are at Saint Mary’s to program is having regular meet­ to get into the Holy Cross made possible through Notre Forty students from Indiana find themselves academically, ings with my mentor group,” schools is high. Dame students. Bengal Bouts are chosen each year to partic­ spiritually and culturally. Fortunak said. “It was great to Brother Robi Purification, and residence halls donated ipate in the Leadership and The intense two-week pro­ have a support group during who is studying for his Masters money and care packages to Community Development gram involves participation in those first few weeks of college of Science and Administration the Holy Cross relief effort. Academy. The academy is a chemistry, computer science, and now we still meet for lunch at the University of Notre Last year Notre Dame College one-week camp, designed to Latina literature and art classes, once a week.” Dame, was head principal of St. and St. Gregory’s School gradu­ help females in high school as well as numerous evening Once a student is ready to Gregory’s Primary School out­ ate Amartya Sen received the develop their leadership skills cultural workshops. begin considering post-graduate side of Dhaka. For every first Nobel Peace Prize in econom­ and utilize them in confronting In addition to the workshops, plans, LONI seeks to provide a grade class of 160 student slots ics. His study of food distribu­ issues in their own communities. on-campus support is offered to means for her to become aware the school received between tion throughout the world may Thompson believes the the young women who meet the of opportunities in Indiana. It 600 and 800 applications, he one day help the millions of Leadership and Community LONI qualifications and are engages students in meetings estimated. impoverished people from Development Academy teaches accepted to Saint Mary’s. with local community leaders While most of the applicants Bangladesh. students “how to put ideas into Accepted students are eligible and professionals, offers career are from upper-class families, Although the Holy Cross action, become critical thinkers for a need-based grant of up to exploration workshops and finds the Holy Cross also accept stu­ schools produce notable schol­ and have confidence in their $5,500 per academic year and summer internships in their dents from rural villages and ars like Sen, some of the mis­ own thoughts and actions.” are able to receive services such local communities. poverty-stricken urban centers. sionary schools are designed Admission to the program is as peer tutoring and leadership Drawing on the strong support At Notre Dame College, some of for less fortunate children. competitive with 40 Indiana workshops at no additional cost. from the Saint Mary’s Alumnae these students live within the Notre Dame College runs a pro­ high school students accepted During a student’s time at Network, LONI assists students college compound. In some gram where children can and given full scholarship for Saint Mary’s, she has the oppor­ in securing a job in Indiana with cases, 12 students share a attend trade classes at night the cost of the week-long pro­ tunity to meet regularly with a the hopes they will continue to room. and receive food while they gram. mentor from the faculty or use leadership skills developed “Not once did I ever hear one attend. Another initiative of the LONI administration who seeks to through LONI to benefit the student complain about the This is a rare educational program is to serve Latina stu­ guide students through decisions state. lack of social space or pari- opportunity that many of the etals," said Father Bill Scotch, poorest Bengalis would never rector of Morrissey Hall and dream of without the help of Bengal Bouts chaplain after vis­ the Holy Cross. In most cases iting his counterparts in these children, as young as Bangladesh. seven years old, must work The Bengal Bouts have raised during the day to survive. money for the Holy Cross of The trade school program Bangladesh for almost 70 offers them a chance for educa­ years. Most of the money from tion and a free meal each day. Bengal Bouts is used for daily The Holy Cross’ mission to operations by many of the educate is changing lives from schools but recently the Bouts Dhaka to South Bend. With At just 990, this deal’s have provided enough money continued help, the missions in for specific projects. Bangladesh will be able to help Bengal Bouts supplied funds more people each year. gonna make your mouth water. for a new commissary, or din­ “It is the most ‘other’ place I ing hall, at Notre Dame College. have ever been,” said Seetch, Prior to building the new com­ who has also traveled to Africa (Not to mention your eyes.) missary, the students ate every and China. “There are so many meal outside in what resembled people, so much coming and a picnic pavilion. The new going, it is hard to imagine $21,000 building is just one of [Bangladeshi without actually the improvements Bengal Bouts going there.” money is helping fund. Most Americans do not real­ “Bengal Bouts is one of the ize the difference between largest benefactors of the Holy poverty in the U.S. and poverty Cross in Bangladesh,” said in third-world nations. To Suddes. “We send $41,000 over understand this poverty, th e re and it’s like se n d in g Purification has suggested $400,000 in term s of w hat the Notre Dame students should purchasing power relatively “go and see Bangladesh. If they speaking would be here.” see something, they feel it and Last summer Bangladesh suf­ only then can they understand fered the worst floods of the the suffering,” he said. century. During the floods

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MOSCOW Gennady Zyuganov, the leader of the Russian Communist Party, said Sunday that he would urge parliament to adopt a motion to impeach President Boris Yeltsin. Addressing a rally marking Defender of the Fatherland Day, Zyuganov said an impeach­ ment commission in the lower house of par­ liament had collected enough evidence to confirm “Yeltsin’s criminal activity.” I he Communists have heen at odds with Yeltsin throughout his tenure. Zyuganov has recently heated up his rhetoric, particularly after rumors emerged that Yeltsin needed medical help earlier this month when he traveled to Jordan for King Hussein's funeral. “Now after seven years of democratic mind games, everyone realizes that an incompe­ tent person is in power who is unable to be responsible for his words and actions,” Zyuganov told the crowd of 10,000 gathered to mark the military holiday. New speaker promises to A FP P hoto work with Democrats An ethnic Albanian man checks his surroundings in Studencane, 80 kilometers southwest of Kosovo’s capital, Pristina. U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who is at peace talks in France, does not believe that peace can occur in Kosovo unless WASHINGTON NATO troops intervene. Rep. Dennis llastert, the new House speak­ er, promises a no-nonsense, hardworking Congress where Republicans will try to work Negotiations reach impasse in France with Democrats, even on such normally par­ tisan issues as increasing the minimum A s s o c i a t e d P r e s s for more talks with the ethnic nificant autonomy but stop short of wage. “The American people want Congress Albanians, a senior U.S. official told independence for Kosovo — and if the to work, and they d o n ’t w an t it to w ork RAMBOUILLET, France The Associated Press. Serbs keep holding out, then the Serbs exclusively on a Republican way or exclu­ Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, talking to reporters, would be attacked. sively on a Democratic way," Hastert (R-Ill.) Albright, making scant headway declined to explain what was holding “The Serbian side is not cooperative. said on "Fox News Sunday.” “There’s good toward a Kosovo peace settlement, up Albanian approval. In fact, she The Serbian side believes that it can ideas that come up on both sides of the said Sunday that if neither Serbs nor said, U.S. officials thought the have half the deal, which is to talk aisle.” Hastert and other GOP leaders meet ethnic Albanians accept the six-nation Albanians had given her a green light about the political part of the docu­ President Clinton on Tuesday, both sides try­ plan, NATO cannot carry through on on Saturday. ment. ... There is no deal and no ing to show they can lay aside partisan dif­ its threat to attack Serb targets. But other U.S. officials said the cooperation if they are not willing to ferences and work for the country’s good. With a new deadline set for renewed negotiations focused on the engage in what is a basic aspect of the Tuesday, Serb negotiators “are not Albanians’ quest for independence agreement," she said, referring to the Student jailed for telegram engaging at all” over the critical ques­ after the plan’s interim three-year NATO peacekeepers. tion of w hether NATO peacekeepers period, and the U.S. refusal to endorse A lb rig h t’s sp o k e s m a n , J a m e s P. CAIRO, Egypt would enforce the settlement, while independence. And Albright, ruling Rubin, said she left U.S. Ambassador A university student angry over a land dis­ the Kosovar Albanians must still be out any independence referendum in Christopher Hill — the U.S. special pute faces two years in jail for trying to send persuaded to sign on fully with the the agreement, said she was looking envoy to the talks — to continue nego­ Egypt’s president a telegram claiming there plan to give them greater autonomy in for a way “the voice of the people” tiating with the Albanian representa­ is no justice under his regime. the Serb province, Albright said. could be expressed in Kosovo. tives. “Justice is lost,” 27-year-old Mohammed “They are dealing, and I think we But “if this fails because both parties And British Foreign Secretary Robin Toy four wrote in the Jan. 22 telegram. have to appreciate this, with decisions say no, there will not be bombing of Cook also tried to put pressure on the “Security has been lost in your era, Mubarak. that affect their lives,” Albright said. Serbia and we will try to figure out ethnic Albanians to accept the agree­ No to injustice, no to lack of security, no to “It is a question of w ar and peace for ways of trying to deal with both ment. Mubarak.” The telegram was never sent by them. In think we need to understand sides,” she said. “If you don’t sign up to these texts, it the operator in the Nile Delta town of the difficulty of the decisions that they However, Albright said that if the is extremely difficult to see how NATO Damanhour who, likely fearing reprisals arc making.” Albanians give their total endorse­ could then take action against himself, contacted police instead. Police Albright will return to this small ment to the complex plan — which Belgrade,” he said told the British charged Toy four with libel and insulting the town southwest of Paris on Monday would give the majority Albanians sig­ Broadcasting Corp. president, which can carry up to two years in prison. The telegram was printed Sunday in the weekly opposition Al-Arabi newspaper. Ir a q Kurds protest Ocalan capture 2 /1 9 Market Watch: A s s o c i a t e d P r e s s strators chanted. The circumstances peacefully. o o w %%% of Ocalan’s arrest have fueled specu­ Smaller demonstrations were held SU1.AIMANTYA lation that Turkey obtained help from in several other Iranian cities, resi­ ./ONES +3'91 About 4,000 Iraqi Kurds marched the United States and Israel in dents and Kurdish sources said. Some N a s d a q : to the United Nations office in north­ tracking down Ocalan. 6.5 million Iranians are Kurds. +41.32 2 2 8 3 .6 0 ern Iraq Sunday to protest the arrest After about two hours, the protest­ In western Berlin, five people were +23.05 of Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah ers marched to the Turkish consulate arrested Sunday as police broke up a Ocalan. where, according to unconfirmed pro-Ocalan demonstration by 150 NYSE: SEE ALSO Protests were also reports, guards fired guns into the air leftists. No one was injured. Police 586.56 * “Government +0.10 held Sunday in Iran to scare the crowd. There were no spokeswoman Beate Schmidt said and Germany. officials defend reports of injuries. 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Koffee He was a gospel singer and co­ by Pauli Murray about dents on this campus," Johnson At the event, Otis Hill and founder of the Golden Gate A merica’s slave history and its said. “It is essential for their Cassandra Melton were named continued from page 1 Quartette — the first African- lingering effects in today’s soci­ development to hear each other recipients of the Thurgood American group to perform at a ety. She said the selection held a speak.” Marshall Scholarships, which and who you are ... 1 cam e to Presidential inaugural ball. The certain appeal for her. Johnson said she enjoyed are given to a male and female such a freedom," said senior older Johnson also appeared in “I did a lot of research, and Friday’s event, with its focus on African -American freshman for Sherrecia Jones in her poem singing roles in several movies this was the only piece that the spoken word instead of the demonstrated leadership in the “The Essence of Blackness.” before retiring to spend more envoked some kind of spirit,” usual musical events. The Notre Dame community through “For how many days in so time with his children. she said. “It moved me.” greater amount of speech involvement in service activities. many ways must we be told it is “He took the Negro spiritual Johnson said Blak Koffee demonstrated a deeper expres­ The evening was sponsored by okay to be comfortable in this and made it secular,” Johnson House gives Notre Dame’s sion of students’ sentiments, she Office of Multicultural Student skin?” she said. said of her father. “He made it African-American community a said. Affairs and the Black Cultural One highlight of the evening acceptable in places outside the chance to listen to itself, and “I loved tonight,” said Arts Festival and is in its sixth came when assistant to the pres­ black church." that that opportunity is a very Johnson. “There was more ora­ year. It has been held on Junior ident Chandra Johnson spoke Another highlight was junior important one. tion, and when there’s oration, Parents’ Weekend each year about her father, the renowned Ay an a Fakhir’s powerful oration “Blak Koffee House is pivotal that means the students are since 1993. The Observer News Staff is looking for Wire Editors. If you are interested in applying, call Tim at 4-4859.

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A Juniors and Seniors A Irish Fighting for Life pagcS The Observer • NATIONAL NEX^S Monday, February 22, 1999 Inmates choose gas NY gears for Senate race chamber in protest Associated Press ning and has not made up her reliving the most painful mind. Time magazine quoted episodes of your tenure?” WASHINGTON Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., Giuliani said he had no Two convicted Tucson, shortly after it opened First lady Hillary Rodham who is urging Mrs. Clinton to intention of attacking Mrs. Jan. 7, 1982. Karl, armed with Clinton’s reputation for tough­ run, as saying he had dis­ Clinton over the impeachment a toy pistol, ordered bank ness and political sm arts will cussed her candidacy with of her husband or accusing her killers hope for m anager Ken Hartsock, 63, to be put to a full test if she President Clinton and “he was of being a carpetbagger who open the vault. decides to run for a New York more excited than I’ve ever doesn’t live in New York. a new ruling Hartsock, however, knew Senate seat, politicians from seen him about anything.” But, when asked on ABC only half of the combination. both parties warned her Publicly, the president has said about the first lady’s state­ Associated Press The brothers tied up Sunday. only that she would make a ments last year that she Hartsock, beat him and Former GOP Sen. Alfonse good senator, and he would favored an independent PHOENIX stabbed him 24 times with a D’Amato, a potential rival for support whatever decision she Palestinian state, he noted that Given the option of a fatal letter opener. A clerk was also the seat, said Republicans “are makes. he agreed with the official but painless injection, convict­ stabbed but survived. actually relishing the battle.” W eighing against a run is White House position that the ed killers Karl and Walter Arizona prisoners sentenced New York’s combative New York’s notoriety for status of Palestinian-controlled LaGrand have chosen slower, to death for crimes committed mayor, Rudolph Giuliani, said expensive, no-holds-barred lands are to be negotiated. more agonizing deaths in a before November 1992 have a run by the first lady would negative politicking. House “Mrs. Clinton is out there much cloud of cyanide fumes. the option of choosing give him an incentive for seek­ Speaker Dennis Hastert, like more heavily favoring the It’s a calculated move between lethal injection or ing the Republican nomination. Mrs. Clinton a native of Illinois, Palestinians,” he said. designed to keep the brothers lethal gas. All 13 inmates exe­ “Starting off from the under­ said that even as a person Koch said most American from becoming the first cuted under that provision dog position would probably be familiar with tough Chicago Jews are for a Palestinian German citizens to be execut­ have chosen injection. a good tiling, from my point of politics, “I’m not sure why any­ state. “For Giuliani to raise ed in the United States. Karl Karl LaGrand declined to be view," Giuliani said on CNN’s body from Illinois wants to that shows you how low a blow LaGrand is scheduled to die interviewed. His defense “Late Edition.” stick their nose in New York he’s willing to strike,” the for­ Wednesday, Walter on March hopes to stave off execution by With the impeachment over politics." m er mayor said. 3. convincing the 9th U.S. Circuit and Congress not yet back in Former New York Rep. One Democrat who The LaGrands and their Court of Appeals in San full gear, the possibility of a Susan Molinari, a Republican, expressed enthusiasm for Mrs. attorneys are gambling that Francisco that the gas cham­ Clinton-Giuliani race in New said her gut feeling was that Clinton’s candidacy was New an appeals court will buy their ber is barbaric. York dominated the Sunday the first lady will not enter the York Rep. Nita Lowey, whose argument that lethal gas is A panel of the appellate nows programs. It's the cover race. “This is not the kind of own decision on whether to cruel and unusual punishment court in 1994 agreed with a story for both Time and rough and tumble she wants to enter the senatorial race has — and therefore unconstitu­ lower court ruling that con­ Newsweek this week. put herself back into,” she said been put on hold as a result of tional. cluded prisoners executed in Former New York Mayor fid on CNN. Giuliani “is going to the first lady’s possible entry. T he b r o t h ­ the gas cham­ Koch, a Democrat, predicted be an extremely formidable “Hillary Clinton is in a very e rs , c o n ­ ber suffered that Mrs. Clinton would win if candidate and will beat her.” special class of her own,” she demned to die 6 A GAS CHAMBER EXE- “excruciating she runs for the seat being Geraldine Ferraro, in Time, said on CNN and Fox. for killing a p a in for vacated by four-term Sen. recalled how she twice lost D’Amato, who lost his New z Y c u t io n v io lates bank manager between 15 Daniel Patrick Moynihan, a bids for a New York Senate York Senate seat last in 1982, also EVOLVING STANDARDS OF seconds and Democrat. But “it’ll be a tough seat, “and I can tell you that it November after a nasty cam­ hope U.S. offi­ several min­ fight. It won’t be a win in a is no walk in the park. The paign against Democratic Rep. cials will bow h u m a n d e c e n c y a n d h a s utes” and that walk,” he said on CBS’ “Face tabloids try to eat you alive Charles Schumer, said to internation­ NO PLACE IN A CIVILIZED a gas chamber the Nation.” every day. Much worse, they Republicans aren’t afraid of a al pressure execution vio­ Republicans differed on the go after your family.” Clinton candidacy and are and commute SOCIETY.’ lates “evolving outcome but agreed it would Ferraro said she hoped Mrs. “actually relishing the battle.” th e ir s e n ­ standards of be close. A Time/CNN poll of Clinton would run, but another In addition to Giuliani, he tences to life 1 9 9 4 APPELLATE human decen- New York residents put Mrs. Democrat, former White House said, New York moderate in p r i s o n . Clinton ahead of Giuliani 52 aide George Stephanopoulos, Reps. Jack Quinn and Rick Chancellor COURT RULING p ja c e tn ^ civi­ percent to 43 percent, but writing in Newsweek, advised Lazio would be strong con­ Gerhard lized society.” Giuliani, on ABC’s “This otherwise. “W hitewater billing tenders. Asked on Fox if he Schroeder and other German Fourteen states appealed to Week,” said in the end “we arc records, cattle futures, the would consider running, leaders have asked President the U.S. Supreme Court, looking at a 2 or 3 percent travel office and Castle Grande D’Amato said it was “very Clinton, Attorney General which ruled that when the race.” will all be back,” he wrote. “Do tempting.” He said it would be Janet Reno, Secretary of State inmate is given a choice of Mrs. Clinton has said she is you really want to spend your a race that those who enjoy Madeleine Albright and execution, lethal gas did not talking to people about run­ last year in the White House politics “kind of salivate over.” Arizona Gov. Jane Hull to constitute cruel and unusual intervene. punishment. The high court, “I want to do everything I however, instructed the lower can that can save a life, even courts to examine the issue in such a difficult case,” said further. Schroeder, who opposes the The argument that the gas death penalty for even the chamber is unconstitutional most serious crimes. when an inmate has an alter­ Germany, which has no native, such as lethal injec­ death penalty, has also lodged tion, “would be a hard one to an appeal with the World win in today’s courts,” said Court on the brothers’ behalf. Richard Dieter, executive It has also appealed to director of the nonprofit Death Arizona to spare the lives of Penalty Information Center in two other German brothers on Washington. death row. Rudi and Michael Corrections officials say the Apell were convicted of killing LaGrands’ selection of the gas Michael’s U.S.-born wife in chamber over injection is irre­ 1988 in hopes of cashing in on versible. a $400,000 life insurance poli­ The LaGrands are also con­ cy. tending their death sentences A fifth German citizen is on should be overturned because death row in Florida. In all, they were denied their right 72 foreign nationals are under international law to awaiting execution in the consult with the German con­ United States, according to sulate following arrests. State Amnesty International. officials say the claim is The pending LaGrand exe­ invalid because the brothers cutions have been front-page failed to assert it in state news in G erm any, w here the court. brothers were born. Their John Foarde, an attorney mother, Emma, married an specializing in consular affairs American serviceman who for the U.S. State Department, adopted the boys and their said there are no cases where sister and moved the family to a criminal conviction was set oPEN HoUSe the United States in 1967. aside because of a breach of CH IcAL ENGINEERING Karl, 35, and Walter, 36, the treaty. were in trouble with the law President Clinton is power­ „„o intents, check out the cool jobs you can have as a Chem ical as children. Karl was arrested less to stop the execution for shoplifting at 9, and the because this is a state case, T W r our high-tech labs. Talk to engineering students and boys set a fire that caused said Paul McMurdie, chief laculty.H ave som e food; we start serving at 6:00 p.m . D ont be late. $20,000 damage to a golf counsel for criminal appeals course while the family lived in the Arizona Attorney at a military post in Texas. General’s Office. In 1981, the LaGrands Mrs. Hull cannot commute jgjgB S os c USHMG hall robbed three Tucson super­ the brothers’ death sentences markets in six days. They without a recommendation Monday, February zz were free on their own recog­ from the State Board of nizance when they tried to Executive Clemency, which hold up the Valley National will consider Karl LaGrand s 6:00 PM. - PM. Bank in Marana, north of case Tuesday. Monday, February 22, 1999 The Observer • N E W S page 9

■ B a h r a in NASA delays space station Opposition leader Associated Press module should have soared in service module to November. April 1998, then in December And that would bump every­ CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. 1998, then in April 1999, thing else, including the Two months after launch­ then in July 1999. Now an arrival of the first permanent faces bombing trial ing the foundation of its new engineering evaluation by crew, penciled in for early space station, NASA isn't NASA shows that despite $60 next year. Associated Press killed in bombings and arson sure how many more flights million in U.S. assistance, the Culbertson says that while attacks blamed on Shiites, — or how many more years 43-foot compartment won’t some Russian space officials MANAMA members of the second-largest — will be needed to finish the be ready to fly before are embarrassed about the B a h r a in ’s le a d in g S h iite sect of Islam. They are the job. September. situation, “most of them are Muslim opposition leader was m a jo rity a m o n g B a h r a i n ’s As usual, NASA’s biggest And it may not be ready fairly pragmatic — they’ve put on trial behind closed 400,000 citizens. partner is to blame. before November. dealt with this before.” doors Sunday, three years Bahrain’s ruling family The Russian Space Agency Russia’s economic crisis is “They know the schedule after he was detained on belongs to the mainstream has fallen behind yet again to blame for the 1 1/2-year pressure that we are under charges of spying and inciting Sunni sect, the biggest single on its main contribution, a holdup — the Russian gov­ from Congress and the need unrest against the ruling fami­ sect in Islam. control module that’s meant ernment simply is not provid­ to keep things moving ly- Only Al-Jamri's wife, Zahra to double as the crew quar­ ing enough money — because it costs money when Sheik Abdu 1-Ameer al- Youssef Attiyah, 55, and their ters. The upshot is more although computer software you delay,” he says. “But they Jamri, 62, was detained in four sons were allowed to delays and rising costs for the p ro b lem s have em erg ed in also are not going to ship it January 1996 after he ignored attend the trial besides a international space station. recent months. b efo re it’s re a d y . T h e y ’ve government warnings and defense attorney, Abdul- Except for a supply trip by Russian space officials been very clear about that." stepped up a campaign for Shaheed Khalaf. shuttle Discovery this May, all expect to more or loss com­ That’s about the only clear political reforms. Bahraini A government official said assembly missions are on plete the service module next message lately from Russia. laws allow detention for up to the trial was adjourned after a hold until the Russians month and ship it from When NASA revealed last three years without trial. * 45-minute session to give the launch the control module, Moscow to the launch site in month that the service mod­ Al-Jamri is being tried by defense time to prepare its the crucial third piece of the Kazakstan. Engineers typical­ ule would fly no earlier than the State Security Court, case and to provide new docu­ space station. ly need 4 1/2 months to eight September, two months later which was set up in March ments. It was not known when "It will launch. It’s just a months at the launch site, than promised, the Russian 1996 to deal solely with the the trial will resum e. matter of when,” says Frank however, to prepare a space S p ace A g e n c y ’s PR office Shiite unrest. A panel of three Al-Jamri was the most Culbertson, NASA's deputy station component for flight, promptly issued a denial. judges is presiding over the prominent voice calling for a program manager for space says Culbertson. Days passed before Russian trial being held in Jaw, 20 return of Bahrain’s elected station operations. Eight months of work officials publicly acknowl­ miles south of the capital, parliament, a release of politi­ Russia’s so-called service would bump the launch of the edged the delay. M anama. cal prisoners and more free­ At least 40 people have been dom of speech.

■ Turkey Government officials defend arrest of Kurdish leader

Associated Press affront to Turkish justice," Western critics who cite its ture. Speaking the Kurdish lan­ Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit shaky human rights record and Both men stopped just short guage, related to Iran’s Farsi, ANKARA told a news conference on question whether the much- of openly gloating over violent was illegal even in unofficial The Turkish prime minister’s Sunday, six days after Turkish reviled Ocalan will be dealt protests by expatriate Kurds settings between 1983 and manner was mild, but his mes­ commandos captured Ocalan with fairly. that erupted across Europe 1991. Teaching and broadcast­ sage was unmistakable: Back in Nairobi, Kenya, lie is now At the hourlong question- w ith in h o u rs of O c a la n ’s ing it are still against the law. off. on an isolated Turkish island and-answer session held by the arrest, including many staged At his news conference, Now that Turkey has rebel prison w h e re he re m a in s in prime minister and his foreign on the soil of countries that Ecevit advanced a view com­ warlord Abdullah Ocalan solitary confinement, under minister, Ismail Gem, Turkey’s have expressed sympathy for monly held in Turkey, that behind bars, it is telling the interrogation but not yet under prickly brand of nationalistic the Kurds’ struggle for autono­ supporting autonomy or West in no uncertain term s it formal arrest. pride was on ample display. my. minority rights for the Kurds wants no advice from anyone Even before a trial date has So, too, was an increasingly “T here is a Turkish ex pres­ amounts to racism, because on how to conduct his trial. been set and the nature of the strident lone at the first brief­ sion, ‘Long live the snake that Kurds benefit by full assim ila­ "We would consider such proceedings agreed upon, the ing specifically for foreign doesn’t bite me.’ The attitude tion into Turkish society. attempts an unacceptable case is pitting Turkey against reporters since Ocalan’s cap­ of some governments in “In contrast to the racist her­ Europe could well be described itage and tendencies of certain with that expression," Ecevit European nations, we have said. “Now that they have been had no concept of racial differ­ slightly bitten by the snake, entiation.” he said. they may better realize what Such combativeness on we have been suffering for Turkey’s part is likely to inten­ many years.” sify as the trial unfolds, partic­ The 73-year-old prime minis­ ularly if it is held in state secu­ ter, a published poet noted for rity courts, which include mili­ his evocative translations of tary judges. With national elec­ Sanskrit verse, said autonomy tions less than two months Pulliam Journalism Fellowships for the Kurds is out of the away, the country’s leaders question — and so is talking to will likely stick to the political­ Ocalan’s Kurdistan Workers ly popular line that the trial is Graduating college seniors arc invited to apply for the 26th annual Party, or PKK, which has Turkey’s business and no one waged a 15-year military else’s. Pulliam Journalism Fellowships. We will grant 10-week summer intern­ struggle for autonomy. All this will be to the detri­ ships to 20 journalism or liberal arts majors in the August 1998-June 1999 “A dialogue need not be ment of Turkey’s international graduating classes. formed with minority groups image, some analysts say. who want to partition Turkey,” “This is not a normal trial; Ecevit declared. it’s an international event,” Previous internship or part-time experience at a newspaper is desired, or The Ocalan case is drawing said Huseyin Bagci, an interna­ other demonstration of writing and reporting ability. Those who go international attention to tional relations scholar at Turkey’s treatment of its 12 Middle East Technical through the Fellowships often find new professional opportunities open­ million Kurds, concentrated in University in Ankara. Waving ing up at other newspapers during and after the program. Winners will the desolate mountains of the off outsiders’ concerns about southeast. The area is gov­ the proceedings, he predicted, receive a $5,250 stipend and will work at either The Indianapolis Star erned under harsh civil restric­ will worsen relations with and The Indianapolis News or The Arizona Republic. Opportunities for tions akin to martial law. Europe. online training are available, along with reporting experience at our major metropolitan daily newspapers. Time went too fast! A ll entries must he postmarked by March I, 1999. Successful appli­ cants v\ HI be notified on or before April 1 and will be asked to respond immediately with a letter of intent, at which time one-third of the cash grant will be mailed to the Fellow.

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CAPITOL COMMENTS Sick and Tired of Well, Everything Admittedly, 1 am a political junky, liv­ Republicans, they were the only true youth ... when I too was “new.” Another preventing the Publisher’s Clearing ing in Washington and having worked patriots in this country. Jesuit turned financial thing. House from hiring fossils like Ed and for eighteen years at the U.S. House of conservative television political host, I am sick of every sporting event in the Dick. I would even support a legislative Representatives. Now that the impeach­ John McLaughlin, recently character­ world beginning with a man in a tuxedo amendment that would outlaw the ment fiasco has ended, 1 have had to ized my style of Catholicism as who asks me if I am ready to rumble. I Clearing House’s contests as well as all join my local chapter of PJA (Political “Cafeteria.” According to McLaughlin, I am not, and have never been! As far as the other junk mail imitators. Junkies Anonymous). Most Americans am a “Cafeteria Catholic” because I take the content of commercials during Hyphenated words and names ... are sick and tired of partisan politics, bits and pieces of the Church’s teachings sports event time-outs, I am definitely enough said. the impeachment process, Monica, Ken, only to suit myself. sick of Bob Dole’s Viagra testimonials. People like myself who are sick and Henry and the thirteen dwarfs who Speaking of taking bits and pieces No wonder his wife wants another full tired of a myriad of everyday events from the serving line, the Catholic acad­ time job! seek excitement. The uncertainty of the emic world of university and college Television programming in general is historical events evolving this past year presidents, including Notre Dame’s Fr. tired. The original odd couple, Sam was my panacea. My withdrawal back Malloy, are balking at the Vatican’s pro­ Donaldson and Barbara Walters, on into everyday events will probably be Gary posal to place local bishops in control of “20/20” for Monday arc not quite that arduous, maybe even frightful. But one Catholic institutions. Many, including different from “20/20” showing on fact remains. None of us will ever be me, are sick and tired of Catholic Wednesday, nor from “20/20” airing sick or tired of a walk around Notre administrators using Catholicism as an during Friday. Minivans make me sick ... Dame’s lakes. We will always welcome Caruso excuse to enforce their beliefs but then even the Toyotas that were designed by family events like sharing Thanksgiving to reject the Church’s desire to unify a committee of lawyers who represented meals, coloring Easier eggs or decorat­ Catholic higher education. We are either children and dogs. At least that is what ing Christmas trees. all Catholic or we are not. We have no the commercial depicts, which is one of Being sick and tired to death of so managed the House case in the Senate. middle ground. many commercials that tire me. I per­ many aspects of life can actually be While these Americans are relieved to Let’s try an exercise in Logic 101. sonally am repulsed by women’s person­ therapeutic. When we reach what seems finally move on, I am going through sub­ According to the education presidents, al hygiene commercials, but more to be the point of no return, we trigger a stantial withdrawal. the Church definitely would enforce the importantly, I am sick of commercials in swell of hope. The distrust and disgust I am dreading what now follows the prevention of coed housing or the pre­ general, especially with all the “new ” emanating from President Clinton’s impeachment process ... a return to vention of nondiscrimination clauses in computer animation. scandal and impeachment will eventual­ 1999 events. Last week, “Nightline” all Catholic institutions. Then the Computer systems and the potential ly fade as another footnote in history. actually featured such mundane topics Church would force these same Catholic Y2K problem have definitely been Democrats and Republicans will cam ­ as our environment and religion in the institutions to submit total control to the another sickening topic. I am tired of paign hard in 2000 ... well after any Y2K Middle East. I fear a return to the events Vatican which would make these institu­ 404 Error messages on the Internet, and disasters. While the short-term fallout of the pre-impeachment days. Before tions less secular. Be Catholic on the one am sick of anything regarding Bill Gates. from recent political events may the impeachment in late 1998, I was fed hand and then be Catholic on the other I hope that a systematic meltdown of decrease participation in our political up with just about everything deemed hand. Somehow these two thoughts computer systems slowly affects each process, our system of government routine. Everything had to be born seem to make sense to “true” Catholics. time zone like a black cloud as the new remains strong. Like Scarlet O’Hara in again, new or neo. It got to the point Where is their beef? Must be financial. year rings in. I hope that those Jerry “Gone With the Wind,” I can confidently that when I heard the term “new millen­ Notre Dame students should be sick Falwells of the world who have stocked look forward to tomorrow, hyphenated nium” mentioned, I was about to and tired of the men’s basketball team up on food, water and ammunition in words and all. scream. To me, it seemed that every day missing “March Madness.” They, like anticipation of this catastrophic event was characterized with another new age me, must hate the Michigan and USC will have to at least use their food and Gary J. Caruso, '73, worked at the dude operating some new paradigm in fights songs. Students also must surely water. U.S. House of Representatives for eigh­ our new world order which was opposed be exhausted from the yearly campus Unsolicited junk e-mails have sickened teen years. He can be reached at to neo-Nazis. debate over the discrimination ... I mean me since my first day on the Internet. If Hottline@aol. com. Religious “leaders” like Jerry Falwell “nondiscrimination” clause debate at the snail mail service also crumbles The views expressed in this column who keep characterizing themselves as the University. I personally am tired of under the Y2K disaster, I will shed no are not necessarily those of The “Christian” in a way that discards the getting shut out of tickets for football tears. 1 am more than sick of my mail Observer. rest of us pseudo-Christians reminds me games, but then again, I don’t con­ carrier’s inability to read. Congress of the Reagan days when, according to tribute as much as I once did in my should make itself useful and pass a law

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■ L e t t e r t o t h e E d it o r ■ D ig g in g D e e p e r In Memory of a Ex Corde and Acad Notre Dame Man Not Mutually Exclusive It has recently been suggested that those who unlocked doors before him. But when he comes The Notre Dame family lost a vibrant member this favor the implementation of Ex Corde Ecclesiae at to know the truth of the proposition (which is the Valentine's clay. Notre Dame are opposed to academic freedom. purpose of academic enquiry) the matter ceases Vincent 13. Terlep, Jr., a 1968 graduate of the University, On the contrary, I am a supporter of Ex Corde, to be doubtful to him. lie cannot doubt this truth died of a heart attack at the age of 52 in a hospital in and at the same time, I believe that freedom is he has found, except by denying the principle of Bothesda, Maryland. the greatest gift given to man on the natural non-contradiction; once someone knows th at'P' I went to school with Mr. Terlep’s son from 1984 until 1989. level. In fact, Ex Corde itself states, "the Church, is true, his mind naturally closes to the possibility But my contact with him was greater than that of friend’s par­ accepting the legitimate autonomy of human cul­ that 'not-P' might also be true. ent. lie was the coach of my CYO basketball team for those ture and especially of the sciences, recognizes the Okay, you say, but what does this have to do years. He was an assistant scoutmaster in my Boy Scout troop academic freedom of scholars in each discipline with academic freedom? If I know 'P', I have, so until 1993. He was a friend to my father. in accordance with its own principles and proper to speak, locked the door to not-P'; I am not able, I never knew much about Mr. Terlep’s career at Notre methods, and within the confines of the truth and no m atter how hard I try, to open the not-P' Dame. I know that he was a football player. 1 remember seeing the common good." And further, "a Catholic uni­ door. So with this conception of freedom, my the old game ball that he had in his study. But, more impor­ versity possesses the autonomy necessary to newly acquired knowledge has diminished my tantly I know that he loved the school. develop its distinctive identity and pursue its freedom; the more knowledge I acquire through As a native of Elkhart, he grow up on Notre Dame and Notre proper mission. Freedom in research and teach­ the use of reason, the more doors become locked, Dame Football games. Every time that he came back into ing is recognized and respected according to the and the less "free" I become. The only thing that Indiana to visit a relative, he would stop by the school. On one principles and methods of each individual disci­ can help me regain the "freedom " I have lost is to such trip during my freshman year, he stopped by my dorm pline, so long as the rights of the individual and of somehow question or doubt the conclusions 1 room in Keenan Hall just to see how I was doing. the community are preserved reached, perhaps by becom­ Whenever I talked to my parents from school, they would within the confines of the ing a skeptic. The unfortu­ always toll me that Mr. Terlep asked me to light a candle at truth and the common good." nate but inevitable result is the grotto for him. 1 always did. His enthusiasm and love for Freedom is a word that has that ignorance sets me free, Notre Dame were driving forces when I made up my mind to undergone a radical trans­ Aaron while knowledge enslaves. attend the University six years ago. formation in modernity, and With the modern notion of an My father always urged me to follow him into the practice of must be understood correct­ unfettered 'academic free­ law. I learned near his death that he did so on a simple com­ ly. Genuine freedom is not Kheriaty dom', we paradoxically ment from Vincent Terlep. A man whose opinion and integrity merely a matter of being free become a slave to the very he held in very high esteem. from any and all external freedom we are trying to When my father died, Vincent Terlep was there to console constraints. Rather, true espouse. us. lie didn’t come through loudly and with a lot of ceremony, freedom is a freedom for pursuing an end. The only way to deny this conclusion is to lie quietly walked up to my family and I, asking if there was Any university must, of course, value free take a (gasp) relativistic stance: that true anything that he could do and wishing us well. academic enquiry, for as Mr. Sandberg and certain knowledge is unattainable, lie was always looking out for the kids at Holy Redeemer correctly points out, "the Truth and therefore, all conclusions are and at the neighborhood swimming pool where he was a per­ should be reached freely." His open to doubt, and all doors thus manent fixture. He took a very active leadership role in the statement contains the implica­ remain unlocked. But the rela­ Boy Scouts and with that basketball team. Both of which tion that freedom is not an end tivist position is unfortunately helped me to reach some understanding of what it means to be to be pursued for its own sake. too dogmatic for its own good; it a good, dedicated human being. It is a means to another end, is self-defeating to claim as His funeral was a combination of laughter and tears. But namely, freedom is the ability absolute truth that there is no what rose above the speeches and prayers and hymns was the of our intellects to pursue absolute truth. portrait of a loving, caring individual who found time out of a truth, and our will to pursue Let us scrutinize this notion busy schedule at the Department of Justice to volunteer as, goodness. These ends are of academic freedom from a among other things, president of the Gonzaga College High determined, and no reason­ less theoretical standpoint. School Fathers Club and the Holy Redeemer Home and School able person would object to For good reason, one is cer­ Association. them. The role of freedom, tainly not free at Notre Dame But one of the most telling signs at the funeral was one of the therefore, is not to decide to teach a course on the ben­ communion hymns: the Alma Mater. That the people who the end for which it is to be efits of Nazi eugenics, or to know and loved him best would choose that song as one that used, but to decide the best teach a sociology course on represented him tells you all that you need to know about his means to that end. The ends the comparative intelligence devotion to the school. are determined, yet we are of different racial groups (you His leadership and goodness inspired everyone he met to be not determined to reaching remember the outrage over a better person, lie was and still is an example to which the them by any one particular the book, "The Bell Curve"). University can point when looking for what they can do for route, and hence, we are free to We do not teach astrology any­ people. Every member of the Notre Dame family should be choose the best route. more; it has been ruled out as a proud to have called him a brother. Unfortunately, the common means for us to arrive at our Oh, and if you happen to be at the grotto, light a candle for conception of freedom de-empha- truth. Although these arc possible Vincent. sizes the importance of precisely paths we can venture out on'possible He would have liked that. what we choose; the important thing doors to go through they are ones that Matthew Loughran ’98 becomes the fact that we exercise our should have a "Do Not Enter" sign placed capacity to choose. However, this conception in front of them; this would hardly be called a Kensington, Maryland distorts freedom, because it is evident that choos­ restriction on academic freedom. February 18, 1999 ing poorly, that is, choosing a means not conso­ So the question is not whether we put restric­ nant with our end, is not an exercise of freedom, tions upon an unfettered, autonomous freedonTof but is merely an accidental result of the fact that course we do. The only question is w here to draw we arc free. Contrary to this mistaken under­ the line? Sandberg suggests that we ought to be standing of freedom, human beings arc neither free to "seek knowledge in all its various sundry born free nor are they completely autonomous. (and legal) forms." So if it is legal, it should be Help Wanted. Rather, we increase our freedom, we become open to being taught? What about the American ever more free, each time we choose a path that universities that existed before the Civil War? is consonant with our end. Should academic freedom have been invoked in Influenced by a false notion of freedom, the fol­ defense of courses on how to manage slaves, lowing protestation against the advocates of Ex since slavery was legal? A cursory glance at his­ Viewpoint is now Corde has been raised: the objection states that tory shows that common law is not going to pro­ the uncritical acceptance of religious doctrine vide the best guidelines to direct our freedom. If inhibits the activity of the intellect, and thus one would only read Ex Corde, one would likely diminishes our freedom. In short, one who see its recommendations as a sound alternative hiring editors believes something on faith refuses to submit his to the alternative of legal positivism. belief to rational or critical examination, and In the end, we will become free by finding, or trades the freedom of his mind for the blind secu­ rather, being found by the truth, and abiding in rity of unquestioned authority. Thus, insofar as a it. This Truth can be spelled with a capital T' for the 1999-2000 university is subject to Christian doctrine, it is because it refers not to an abstract transcenden­ less free, and its education therefore inferior. tal notion, but to a living person (cf. Jn 14:6), a I want to subject this very notion of academic person who has told us, "If you make my words freedom to the same rational scrutiny Hr, H your home you will indeed be my disciples, you school year. Please requires of all claims to dogmatic truth, fur cer­ will learn the truth and the truth will make you tainly it cannot be immune from its own free." (Jn 8:31-33). If a Catholic university does demands. As soon as we subject this principle of not guide students to this truth, what good is it? academic freedom to its own criteria, an prob­ lematic difficulty arises with it, namely, that such Aaron Kheriaty is a senior preprofessional contact Colleen "freedom" is defeated by the achievement of its studies and philosophy major. His column stated purpose. How is this? As long as one is appears every other Monday. ignorant of the truth of a proposition, he is capa­ The views expressed in this column are those of ble of affirming or denying it, or, to employ the author and not necessarily those of The at 1-5303. Sandberg’s metaphor, he is free to open both Observer. page 12 O bserver Monday, February 22, 1999 It’s a half-empty, half-full bottle...

woman wants to be loved paintings. Garrettt didn’t paint them. Chiqago Tribune as a researcher. She sim­ “Message in a Bottle like that.” Catherine did. He is obsessed with the ply plays naive and tells Garrett she's vis­ Charlie, one of the presence that her paintings bring — to the iting and getting to know the town and its coworkers with whom extreme that it makes her seem as if she’s people. Director: Luis Mandoki Theresa shares the letter, still there in the living room. Theresa is So now what? Starring: Kevin Costner, RobinWright decides to publish the testi­ touched by Garrett’s devotion, but she Theresa and Garrett spend time togeth­ monial to love, and chal­ steps over the line when she enters the er in her brief, false “visit” and then she Penn, Paul Newman, John lenges whomever wrote it “area” and accidentally spills a drink. returns to Chicago. Savage and Rleana Douglas to disclose himself or her­ Garrett is angered and Theresa retreats Now for the next step, will they ever see self. Theresa doesn't visi­ to the beach where Paul Newman offers each other again? Of course. Now it is just bly approve of Charlie’s some advice. He suggests they go back a matter of how it happens. They mutual­ » » decision to share the letter into the house, and Theresa replies, “No ly decide that he will come to Chicago and <\V with the public, but you thanks, its too crowded in there.” She visit her and her son. may speculate that deep should have remembered how she felt at The couple continues with their awk­ (Out of five shamrocks) down, she’s curious about that moment in order to save herself end­ wardness and they somehow end up who wrote the letter. less grief, because Catherine’s memory stumbling in to bed. (Use your imagination After searching through truly was filling up Garrett’s life. here. It is not too explicit.) Everything has By JULIE HAMILTON several sources, Theresa and her cowork­ The chemistry between Theresa and built up to this moment where most love Scene Movie Critic ers track down the author — “We found Garrett is realistic because they don’t stories lead. him Theresa, now all you have to do is go instantly fall in love, where most movies Except this one. In his novel “Message in a Bottle,” knock on his door.” Of course, Theresa portray the unattainable “love at first While Theresa leaves the room briefly, Nicholas Sparks writes, “When sealed sets out to meet the now infamous G. sight”. Rather, they stumble for conversa­ Garrett discovers the infamous bottle hid­ properly and sent to sea, it becomes one Blake. tion and commonalities between their den so carefully in her nigh Island. Now of the most seaworthy objects known to What she finds is Garrett Blake, a lives. you’re thinking, how’s this emotionless man. It could float safely through hurri­ ruggedly handsome boat aficionado There is a nagging point that my com­ man going to react? He does so with quick canes or tropical storms, it could bop atop played by Kevin Costner. Her first panion at the theater pointed out — she’s and unconvincing anger, as he spouts, the most dangerous of riptides. It was, in encounter is actually with Garrett’s father, under false pretenses with this man. She “Why didn’t you tell me?” a way, the ideal home for the message played by Paul Newman. He directs hasn’t mentioned that she works for the Well, we knew this moment would carried inside, a message that had been Theresa to the boat that Kevin come. Now they have to mend whatever it sent to fulfill a promise.” Costner is refinishing. was that they had, but they do it individu­ If you are in the mood to watch a love First impressions are the ally. Garrett returns to the boats and story, “Message in the Bottle” is the movie strongest — G arrett Blake is Theresa mopes around the Tribune office. for you. If you are a hopeless romantic, very timid and as his father Each ponders w hat true love m eans to you are even more qualified to enjoy the says, he “talks about as much as them personally. film. a fish.” Garrett’s strong point Theresa is convinced that she has found For those cynics out there, the movie definitely is not pick-up lines. it in Garrett, and Garrett has not genuine­ leaves you wondering why you paid “Do you eat red meat?” he ly let go of his love for Catherine. This money to sit in a theater and endure such inquires to Theresa. “I make a obviously presents a problem for a future a tearjerker. One would expect that a love perfect steak.” “I’d like to make relationship between Garrett and story would be the equivalent to an emo­ one for you”. Theresa. You’re left unsure as to how tional roller coaster. However, this film Charming! Garrett really feels about Theresa. The consistently stays level — never suddenly At least he invites Theresa for most feelings he over expresses are that going up or down. his boat’s “test run” the follow­ he misses her when she is in Chicago. Imagine loving someone so much that ing morning. What a man! you literally consider them your compass Following the practically In order for this love story to succeed, in life. Theresa, a disillusioned divorcee silent boat ride, Theresa is invit­ many factors would have to coincide. played by Robin Wright Penn, finds a mys­ ed to Garrett’s home for that Much like in real life, love has sacrifices terious bottle while jogging in Cape Cod. “perfect steak.” When Theresa and usually doesn’t work out perfectly. Enclosed in the bottle is a letter that was enters Garrett’s home, she However, when one person in the rela­ written for Catherine, somebody’s true enters his disconnected, unreal­ tionship is truly caught in the past, there love. When Theresa returns to her work­ istic world. Garrett is the ulti­ can be no moving forward. In order for place, the Chicago Tribune, she shares the mate romantic, but not in a Garrett to love Theresa, he would have to letter with her coworkers who are instant­ healthy way. learn to let go. ly intrigued by whomever wrote the beau­ In the corner of his quaint Photo courtesy of Warner Brothers It is too bad we never find out if he does tiful words. Theresa’s friend swoons, residence, there is a collection Kevin Costner and Robin Wright Penn star in the let go — only that would make this a truly “God, to be someone’s true north, every of art supplies and personal romantic drama, “Message in a Bottle." complete movie. Aghast at ‘Blast from the Past’ Eve, a cult of homeless cally a baby, takes his first steps in the live in the real world with all of its short­ “Blast from the Past” people who worship the real world. Even when we do get into comings. entry to Adam’s home — Adam’s head and experience the world The film attempts to resolve this issue but all this allusion lacks for the first time, the scenes are short and in the end with Adam’s parents, but it is Director: Hugh Wilson any discernible meaning never really show Adam’s awe of a sun­ delivered as a happy ending, though it is Starring: Brendan Fraser, Alicia because it lacks rele­ rise or wonderment of the sky. far more tragic. For one, Adam becomes vance. “Blast From the Past” also seems to a part of the materialism that he has been Silverstone, Christopher Walken, Characters are also contradict itself on issues of the real set apart from for the entire film. Sissy Spacek and Dave Foley unmotivated. For world versus life in the fallout shelter. Secondly, Adam’s parents, who are finally instance, Eve’s friend W hereas Adam seems like a well-man­ freed from life underground, end up in a Troy (Dave Foley) is nered and well-adjusted young man spot just as isolated as where they began homosexual. This fact had despite his isolated life, the film rejects and seem to have learned nothing from no significance to the plot. life in a bubble because it is not true “liv­ their whole experience. The religious cult that ing.” Meanwhile, life on the surface is full One of the more interesting aspects of (O ut of five shamrocks) worships the fallout shel­ of problems — poverty, depravity and the film was how a family of three lived in ter’s opening? Again, it materialism. So the audience is led to the this fallout shelter for so long. The begin­ had no relevance to the notion that living in a fallout shelter is ning was by far the best part of the film By DAN SULLIVAN plot. In fact, if these fruitless details were bad — as noted by Adam’s mom’s (Sissy as we see the Webbers unchanging as the Scene Movie Critic perhaps left out, they would not have Spacek) excessive drinking — while at the rest of the world bolts from one extreme changed the film at all, and may have same time asking why one would want to to the other in a 35 year period. “Blast From the Past,” another of even helped to stream­ This film had the Hollywood’s stabs at the romantic comedy line an otherwise inco­ potential to be a great genre this year, involves Adam Webber, herent script. film. Unfortunately it (Brendan Fraser) a 35 year-old baby who Probably the biggest w a s n ’t. In stead of a emerges from his underworld shelter to fault of the script is that film about a man naive experience life for the first time. Soon the characters are to the ways of the Adam meets Eve (Alicia Silverstone) and developed as carica­ world because he has the two fall in love, start dating and live tures. Where this may lived in a fallout shelter happily ever after. have been easier to play for his entire life, it was The problems with this film generally for the actors, the over­ a disjointed love story stem from the fact that much of the film is all lackluster perfor­ with an out-of-date not motivated. Even when the viewer sus­ mances at times wardrobe. “Blast From pends their disbelief that a male could became somewhat the Past” is a film that possibly live for 35 years without any sex­ annoying — especially one should only see if ual contact and not explode, plot twists, Alicia Silverstone’s con­ forced to choose characters and themes are meaningless stant whining of her between it and paid- and too much for the audience to accept lines. programming at 3 a.m. without given proper motivation. The most interesting It had the potential to For instance, throughout the film, allu­ scenes of the film were be explosive but unfor- sions to religion are made — Adam and when Adam, metaphori­ Photo courtesy of New Line Cinema tunately it fizzled Out. Alicia Silverstone and Brendan Fraser star in “Blast from the Past. " Monday, February 22, 1999 O bserver page 13

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33 unmarried in her late 20s). Joy smiles at “Happiness the ironic compliment, and Trish goes on to say how happy she is with her family and Director: Todd Solondz how she has such a great life. What Trish does not know is that her husband Bill, "Clerks" Starring: Jane Adams, Dylan Baker, Lara (Dylan Baker) who seems to be a sensitive l \ / 0 f e / I Flynn Boyle, Philip Seymour father and psychologist, is actually a gay Director. Kevin Smith # / 1 pedophile. Hoffman and Cynthia Stevenson Starring: Brian O'Halloran, Jeff This is the one segment of the film that is Anderson, Marilyn M If very controversial, as the community dis­ 'W > > > > covers that Bill has raped two of his 10 ■ VN nI Ghigliotti and Lisa year-old son’s friends. Although the actual Spoonhauer w i rape scenes are not shown, there are a few very compelling scenes in which Bill hon­ (O ut of five shamrocks) estly answers his son’s questions about his pedophilia. The depiction is very real and the answers are very hard to listen to, but By JEFFREY Q. IRISH Solondz makes your heart turn for them as they By JOE LARSON best. Not only is it funny, but Scene Movie Critic experience this emotional ordeal. Many critics Scene Movie Critic th ere a re m an y tru th s in the object to these scenes because they are too real, extensive dialogue between Independent films are not often appreciated due but that is the beauty of Solondz’s work. Have you ever had a job you characters. to their lack of big name celebrities and gigantic Another very real segment is the scene in which didn't like? Dante has to deal with con­ explosions that bring dollars to the hox office. Rut the third sister Helen (Lara Flynn Boyle) lakes Writer and director of cult stantly letting himself get pushed there is certain allure to films that are not made obscene phone calls by her pathetic loser/next- classic movie “Clerks" did. Kevin around by other people, lie also strictly for profit-making reasons. Independent door neighbor Allen (Philip Seymour Hoffman, the Smith is a New Jersey native has to decide on which woman (ilm-makers try to produce films that are not only guy who kissed Dirk Diggler in “Boogie Nights”). who after a semester of college he wants to be with. His current entertaining, but are also an artistic rendition of a Helen is a socially perfect novelist whose loath­ and four months of film school girlfriend, Veronica, loves him quality narrative. some inner-self allows her to lake these calls and found himself working in a and brings him lasagna at work, Often times indies stray from the norm while listen as the neighbor fulfills himseif to her voice. Quick-Stop convenience store while his ex-girlfriend, Caitlln, bestowing a realistic interpretation of a story. Allen is shown as a societal waste who apart from earning about five dollars an cheated on him and is engaged While they do not always speak of proper societal the aforementioned demonstration is also an ugly hour. So, like any good film stu­ to another man. issues, they somehow tend to be appealing in their stuttering loner who spends his free-time drinking dent, he wrote a film about it Dante has to decide on unfamiliarity and in their creative depiction. This and enjoying pornography. and shot the film in the store whether or not he wants the creative depiction of exotic subjects is the art char­ Throughout the film Solondz makes you feel pity after hours. The film cost less excitement of dating Caitlin or acterized by many independent film productions. for all of the characters. He shows the good and than $27,575 to make. the stability of staying with And as we have learned from earlier campus-wide the bad of everyone (although some bad is worse This film, “Clerks,” won him Veronica. He has to figure this debates, art and artists can be controversial. than others). He brilliantly shows the perverted awards at both the Sundance out, and deal with all the cus­ Todd Solondz is one of the today's most contro­ scenes as dark shock comedy, but then makes you and Cannes Film Festivals. Along tomers and his boss pushing him versial independent feel compassion for with Ed Burns' “The Brothers around all day. film-makers. In 1996, these reprehensible McMullen,” “Clerks" started the Randall is constantly shedding Solondz won the people. The shots are independent movie craze that light on Dante’s situation with Sundance Film so real that you see has almost made independent humor, but Dante just can't see Festival Grand Prize their true humanity movies as well-received as the what he needs to do. for writing and direct­ and feel their individ­ more mainstream big-budget Recurring characters Jay ing the critically ual sorrow . You got Hollywood pictures. (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob acclaimed “Welcome the feeling that you “Clerks” is the first of three (Kevin Smith himself) always to the I tollhouse." His want to just jump into movies made by Smith add humor and ridicu­ most recent effort is the movie and help that take place in the lous antics to a Kevin the polemical new film them, especially with New Jersey area, about Smith movie, lay is a “Happiness," a film Joy. Joy’s abuse was characters native to trash-talking drug about grossly disturb­ very frustrating, that area. It is his most dealer that hangs ing people, their offen­ because she was so recognized and critical­ around outside the sive actions and their sweet and innocent. ly acclaimed film. It is Quick-Stop with his humanity. Solondz’s genius even about Dante Hicks, quiet buddy, Silent The film opens with makes you sympa­ (Brian O’Halloran) a Bob. These two always Joy (Jane Adams), one Photo courtesy of Good Machine Releasing thize with both Bill the pushover convenience provide comic relief Philip Seymour Hoffman and Lara Flynn Boyle star in of the three sisters that gay pedophile and store clerk, and his day and are mostly looked “Happiness." the narrative follows, Allen the societal a t w ork. D ante is at as funny bit parts. breaking up with her waste — Bill because joined by his friend Yet they always end up boyfriend after only a few dales. In this scene we you see how he truly loves his family and Allen Randall, (Jeff becoming much bigger are introduced to Joy’s flaw. This Haw is a naive, because he searches for help and just wants to live Anderson) a wisecrack­ pans in the movie than Candide-like ignorance that no one is evil and “all his pathetic life in peace. ing, rude video store they seem. is for the best.” Consequently, she is mentally “Happiness" is shockingly funny and intelligent. clerk that works next “Clerks’” is an abra­ abused by almost everyone who comes into con­ All the while it accomplishes its goal of producing door. The film follows sively funny picture tact with her. Jon Lovitz plays the part of the strong emotion in the telling of Solondz’s contro­ Dante and Randall through their that leaves nothing sacred and boyfriend who viciously attacks Joy by comparing versial subject matter. Solondz’s work was again day dealing with incompetent no stones unturned. This is a her to focal matter and telling her how he is “so creative and masterful — he truly defines the art customers and their own lives. classic college movie. It is clever­ much better" than she. Joy takes it all in, without a of quality directing. The actors were quite convinc­ “Clerks" is an absolutely hilari­ ly and intelligently written about retort or any anger at being defamed in this way. ing and every scene was real. ous, but thought-provoking film. a normal person and the life In the next scene we see Joy talking about the The only problem the film really has is that the Smith's dialogue between decisions they have to make breakup with surprisingly slight confidence to her subject matter is not for everyone. No one under Randall and Dante is incredible. Even though it comments on the sister I rish (Cynthia Stevenson). Trish tells Joy in the age of 18 should ever see this film. The film is They talk about everything from intricacies of life, just like college her “I'm living the perfect suburban life" attitude also definitely not a weekend movie for college stu­ love and relationships to “Star students do. it doesn't ignore the that the entire family never thought she would dents looking for a good time. It is a film for people Wars." Smith's films are famous humor that we face in our daily amount to anything and that she is so glad that Joy who love quality cinema and wish to articulate dif­ for their dialogue, and the dia­ routines and the people we meet is doing well (even though she is unemployed and ferent ideas about original subject matter. logue in “Clerks” is definitely his along the. way. C o m i n g ftDOB Movie Title Gross Sales S o o n 1. Message in a Bottle $ 10.3 million 1 C ® a ths& tw new 1. Payback $ 10.3 million 3. My Favorite Martian $ 6.7 million 4. Blast from the Past $ 6.1 million February 26 5. October Sky $ 6.0 million 8 M M , starring Nicolas Cage 6. Shakespeare in Love $ 5.8 million Just the Ticket, starring Andy Garcia and Andie MacDowell 7. She's All That $ 5.4 million 8. Office Space $ 4.3 million March 5 9. Rushmore $ 2.7 million 10. Saving Private Ryan $ 2.4 million Andlyze This, starring Robert Deniro, Billy Crystal and Lisa Kudrow Cruel Intentions, starring Sarah Michelle Cellar and Reese Witherspoon The Corruptor, starring Chow Yun-Fat and Mark Wahlberg Source: Associated Press page 14 The Observer • SPORTS Monday, February 22, 1999 HOCKEY Notre Dame’s losing streak extends to four

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In many ways, hockey is much like football: offense and defense are both important, but special teams is what wins and loses games. Notre Dame has certainly learned that lesson in its recent losing streak, which reached four after losses to Michigan State and Bowling Green this past weekend. For the weekend, the power play went scoreless and the team allowed two power-play goals against it in each game. In fact, the team has not scored a power-play goal in two weeks, going 25 straight opportunities without a goal. Friday night, the Irish took on No. 3 Michigan State for the third straight week, completing their season series against the Spartans. For the second week in a row, Notre Dame lost at Munn Ice Arena, this time by a score of 3-1, and as a result lost the season series. Entering the game, the Irish had gone scoreless in their last seven full periods. They saw that drought continue until late in the third period when Andy The Observer/Jeff Hsu Jurkowski scored his first goal Notre Dame lost to both Michigan State and Bowling Green this weekend and now hold fifth place in the CCHA standings. of the season. Michigan State center Mike “Every team goes through a a while and I guess that’s what in rested. The coaching move Much of Notre Dame’s recent York allowed his personal frus­ happened to him.” drought,” coach Dave Poulin that proved wisest for Falcons offensive problems can be tration to boil over in the w an­ Saturday night, the team’s coach Buddy Powers was to said afterwards. “Hopefully this summed up in a word: ing moments of the game. is a great time to go through it, offensive woes continued match up Zach Ham and his rebounds. In their last four Against the Irish this season, against the Falcons of Bowling but we have to come out of it.” linemates against Notre Dame’s games, the Irish have scored York has certainly been the tar­ The offensive star of the game Green. Once again, Notre Dame top line, centered by Ben Simon. just two goals and have missed get of physical play and he has allowed two power-play goals was once again MSU’s senior “We had three goals on the a number of rebound chances, only managed one assist in the left wing Bryan Adams. Adams and did not score one of their board,” Powers said after the both on the power play and at three games. own as the Falcons won 5-1, finished the game with two game. “One was to win the spe­ even strength. All this frustration manifested despite outshooting Bowling power-play goals and an assist, cial team battles, the second About the team ’s offensive itself in the form of a brutal Green 40-22 for the night. giving him four goals and an was to shut down Simon’s line struggles, senior Aniket two-handed slash across the Bowling Green managed to assist in three games against and the third was to win the Dhadphale said, “There’s no the Irish this year, with threearms of Irish defenseman Sean kill off all nine Irish power battle of the goalies and we won easy way out. We just have to Molina. The slash resulted in a goals coming with the man plays, including two five-on- all three. This was one of the relax more with the puck. We’ve brawl, for which every player on advantage. three situations, one of which best efforts we’ve had here in a been taking shots from bad the ice received a game miscon­ “Bryan’s having a great senior lasted over a minute and a half. couple of years.” angles. We have to create better duct, in addition to York’s live- y e a r,” MSU coach Ron Mason Bowling Green’s best penalty- Obviously, stopping Simon and chances and tighten up around minute major. said of Adams, who now has 19 killer was goaltender Mike company was Bowling Green’s the net.” goals on the season. “He has However, York did not get Savard, who made 39 saves in top priority, and they did just With only four games remain­ slapped with a one-game sus­ great speed, and tonight he all, including nine on Notre that, keeping the line scoreless. ing, the Irish now sit fifth in the pension as is sometimes handed showed it not only by getting to Dame’s second five-dn-three Every time Ben Simon took an CCHA standings, one point down with a five-minute slash­ the front of the net, but he also opportunity. even-strength draw, he faced off behind Northern Michigan. ing major. made a beautiful play on the From the outset, the Falcons’ versus Zach Ham, the team’s Notre Dame hosts Northern third goal.” “T here’s no excuse for Mike physical presence proved trou­ best defensive center. For coach Michigan next weekend for a Unfortunately for both teams, York to slash somebody; that’s blesome for the Irish, especially Powers, history showed him two-game series that will most not his game,” Mason said. this clean, well-played game since Bowling Green did not why matching up against Simon likely determine home ice in the “Sometimes you just snap after ended in ugly fashion when play on Friday night and came was so important. playoffs.

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Abortion, euthanasia and capital punishment demean the lives of countless individuals in our society. Gather with us in Eucharistic Adoration to pray for an end to the culture of death.

Jesus is here with us in the Eucharist to give us answers—answers that will lead us to truth, happiness and peace. In this culture of death, it is easy for people to become weary and indifferent to Cod and His gift of life. People often fall short of their obligation to care for and nurture the spiritual and physical lives of themselves and oth­ ers. Eucharistic Adoration gives a person the opportunity to nurture his own spiritual life, as well as the spiritual lives of others (through prayer for them.) Prayer also protects the physical lives of those endangered by abortion, euthanasia and other forms of violence. It is only through the grace which comes- from prayer that others' hearts can be changed from seeking death to loving life. Christ gives us the strength to press on in our battle for life. In order to be Christ-like in our service to preserve life, we must be filled with His life through prayer. We ask you to join us in prayer for life at Eucharistic Adoration.

What is Eucharistic Adoration? Cod is present to us in many ways in our. world, but He is especially present to us in the Eucharist. As Roman Catholics, we believe that Jesus Christ, who lived 2000 years ago, is truly present in the Eucharist. In Eucharistic Adoration, the I lost is placed in a monstrance, in order for us to be able to come and pray. Jesus is always hidden in the tabernacle, but in adoration He is exposed so that we can come and kneel before Him, face to face, and speak with God. When Jesus is exposed like this, lie can never be left alone. Thus, people sign up to be responsible to come and pray with Him for a certain amount of time (usually 1/2-l hour) every week.

"I make a holy hour each day in the presence Why should I go? of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. All my If Jesus were to come to the JACC, wouldn't you come and stand in line for hours just sisters of the Missionaries of Charity make a daily to talk to Him for a minute? Even if you weren't Christian, wouldn't you be at least interested in this God so many people talk about? Well, Jesus is truly present here on holy hour as well, because we find that through campus—in the Eucharist. IN ADORATION YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CO our daily holy hour our love for Jesus becomes AND SPEAK WITH GOD FACE TO FACE. You can confide in Him, plead with I lim, more intimate, our love for each other more question Him. And if you sit quietly enough, Me will inspire you with answers. understanding, and our love for the poor more What do I do when I am there? compassionate..." When you enter the chapel, you should genuflect as a sign of reverence to Jesus. It is —Mother Teresa common practice during Adoration to genuflect on two knees, instead of just one (like you do whenever you enter a chapel.) You can stand, sit, or kneel—whatever helps you pray. And then you pray. There are many ways to pray: you can do spiritual reading; you can pray a rosary; you can sit in silence; you can even just talk to Jesus- like you would to a friend. The most important thing is that you love Him and allow Him to love and strengthen you.

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MONDAY beginning at 11:30pm (following 11:00pm Mass) through TUESDAY at 10:00pm (Ending with Benediction at 9:45-10:00pm) In Fisher Hall Chapel. page 16 The Observer • SPORTS Monday, February 22, 1999 W OM EN S BASKETBALL McMillen leads Notre Dame to victory with 25 points the record with one game left Team wins in her collegiate career. “I know that one day I’ll be able despite Riley’s to look back and think more of this. But right now, we’re all foul trouble and concentrating on the tourna­ m ent.” sore back The 6-foot-5 Riley fell into some early foul trouble, and a By ANTHONY BIANCO sore back prevented her from Assistant Sports Editor ______becoming a real threat. McMillen turned the usually The Irish took advantage of dominant in-the-paint into a playing on someone else’s downtown threat. The senior court with an 89-54 win at captain nailed 5-of-9 three- West Virginia Saturday pointers and 8-of-l3 field before next week’s Big East goals against the tournament at Rutgers. Mountaineers. “Especially against West “The guards knew that Ruth Virginia and then Miami this would be limited and we need­ week, we’re using these ed to step up,” said McMillen. games as tune-ups to prepare “Everyone knew they needed for the tournament,” said to step up, not just the Sheila McMillen. guards.” If the tournament brackets Freshman Ericka Haney did were drawn this weekend, just that off of the bench, fol­ Notre Dame would face the lowing McMillen in scoring winner of the Miami-West with 14 points in just 19 min­ Virginia game. The two teams utes on the court. She also also happen to be Notre tied Danielle Green to lead the Dame’s last two regular sea­ Irish with three steals in the son opponents. game, leading a defense that The Irish will conclude the allowed only two regular season at the Joyce M ountaineers to score in dou­ Center Tuesday night against ble digits. the Hurricanes. Forward Maria Tchobanova If S aturday’s gam e w as any and guard Rebecca Burbridge indication of the upcoming led West Virginia with 13 tournament, the Irish will be points apiece for a team that ready as players like McMillen shot a dismal 30 percent from step in and drain the points. the field. She led all scoring Saturday Notre Dame hit 57 percent with 25 points as team scoring of their first-half shots, giving leader Ruth Riley played for them a 47-34 lead at the half. just five minutes. They ballooned to a 63-36 McMillen gave Notre Dame lead with 11:34 left in the the lead for good after hitting game on a pair of free throws a trey about two-and-a-half by McMillen. West Virginia minutes into the first half, giv­ helped widen the gap after the ing the Irish an 8-7 lead. half by missing nine of its first She sunk four more from 10. downtown to give her a career The loss extends the total of 205, which ties her M ountaineers losing streak to for the school best with Beth three games, while the Irish Morgan, (’93-’97). enter the regular-season “ I t’s a g r e a t a c c o m p lis h ­ finale Tuesday riding a two- The Observer/Jeff Hsu ment,” said McMillen on tying Senior Sheila McMillen scored 25 points Saturday to boost the Irish to an ea sy victory over W est Virginia. game win streak.

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times," Rainey said. “It’s what one of those competitors, every character and work ethic. While his efforts for the bas­ Rainey you dream of. I’m fortunate to day in practice he works his tail “I think as a captain and ketball team the last several have the opportunity to make off, w orks as hard as he can. being older and a senior on this years has largely been intangi­ continued from page 24 good on the situation.” I’m so happy for him that his team 1 have to assume a leader­ ble, Sunday he got something His teammates, who see hard work paid off for him in ship role,” Rainey said. “I came very tangible to share with which he will start after gradu­ Rainey’s dedication everyday, his first starting role. He should from an unusual route to get to those 15 brothers and sisters he ation. Not many people knew were happy that the Joyce be proud of his effort and the where I am today and I think said in the Notre Dame media much about Rainey aside from Center crowd got to see a piece fans should be proud of his that earned me a lot of respect guide are his most prized pos­ the coaches and teammates. of that dedication. effort.” among my teammates.” session. “He n e v e r gets his head “He was all bloody, his lip was The effort that Rainey and the “It’s helped me assume the “I’ll be on the e-mail and on down," messed up but he won us the fans should really take pride in leadership role,” he continued. the phone tonight," Rainey said. M acL eod game and that’s great for him,” is his daily effort on and off the “I go out there and do the right They say you make a player said. “H e’s Troy Murphy said. “He works court that provides him with thing and try to be a good earn it when he goes to the free- got g re a t hard every day in practice and such a bright future. example and so they can be a throw line, but Rainey earned focus and you is really a leader on this team.” As a senior and a captain, good example for the younger everything he got before the ref­ love to see a “Paul has come a long way,” Rainey leads not with assists guys when they get to this eree ever handed him the ball. kid like that senior Phil Hickey said. “He’s and three-pointers but with point.” get a reward by being on the line to R a in e y make two key Upcoming Events: free throws. It’s really great to see. It’s what college basketball 5th Annual Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C. Lectures is all about. It’s a great story really.” on Ethics and Public Policy It is truly a great story, but unfortunately it’s not what col­ Martha Nussbaum lege basketball is all about. It’s what college basketball should Ernst Freund Professor of Law and Ethics, be about. University of Chicago Rainey did not use Division I basketball to get exposure or the extra year to make the jump Women and Human Development: to the NBA. Rainey graduated with a 3.5 Religion and Sex Equality In Defense of Universal Values GPA and came back for the love Friday, February 26, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. of competition and for what Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 4:15 p.m. being part of a team can teach you. EVERYONE Hesburgh Center Auditorium It’s good enough to be the WELCOME! backdrop on one of those “This University of Notre Dame is Notre Dame" commercials that almost brings a tear to our eyes. The free throws weren’t as Joan B. Kroc Institute dramatic as Bryce Drew’s shot in the NCAA T ournam ent that for International Peace Studies provided the carriage for (219)631-6970 Valparaiso’s Cinderella story. ... www.nd.edu/~krocinst No one will be talking about it g ■ ■■I years down the line, except maybe Rainey. “I g u ess I’ll p ro b a b ly be 111H retelling this story quite a few

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ICO Lbs. 125 Lb*. Mike “Lockdown" LaDuke vs. 180 Lb*. Jason “Vegas" McMahon Matt “Doctor Sin" McCullough Josh "Gaffney Who??" Thom pson vs. Bye Tom "Tommy Gun" Cullen Daniel Saracino vs. Marc "There Can Be Only One" Aramlnl Ray “Norman Bates" Wicklander Willie Kent vs. Bye Chris “The Bruisin” Lugan" Vaisnoras Joshua “Is My First Name, But My Last Name Is" Kirley vs. Bye Migual “Doughboy" Tapia Zach Allen vs. B Kevin “K.O." Overbeck Mark Criniti Juan "El Matador" Santucci vs. Bye Bobby “I’m Not Dead Yet" Kennedy vs. Jeff “The Bruisin Bohunk" Dobosh Rick “UP Pun" Holcomb Paul “You Better Recognize, Champ!" Chen 163 Lb*. 135 Lbs. 185 Lbs. Kevin M urphy vs. David “The Prancing Pixie" Seerveld vs. BBrian rian "T1“The Nutty Irishman" Gaffney vs. B Brian “716 Hustler" Conley John “Fu Fighter" Kakkanathu John‘ ‘ “Rambo"m ' " Norton N o r Sean “The Erie Kid" Nowak vs. Matt Fumagalll vs. Ben “Buster" Johnson vs. Shane Luzzader Martin “The Iceman" Garry Josh “The Postman" Nelson Billy “Sweet Pea" McMurtrie vs. E Matt “Shag-a-delllc" Eberly vs. James Quakers vs. Dennis Lumbao Daniel “Too Short" Gallegos Corey “I’ll Make Your Face Look Like Mine" Clay Chris “The Unabomber" Uhart vs. Charles “The Montana Mauler" Madden vs. Travis “The Only Time I Get ‘Hit On’ Is In The Ring" Alexander Tim “Pretty Fly For a White Guy" Christ vs. Camllo "Rollin’" Rueda Mike “Guns Don’t Kill People, I Kill People ” Romanchek 165 Lbs. O 145 Lb*. Tom “Polly Prissy Pants" Biolchini vs. 190 Lbs. TTommy om m y “Go Ahead and Sign Your" Will vs. Doug Bartles Dave “Bell-Vagas" Butz vs. Zach “TheT h “Ripper" Fulton Jo e L arso n Joe "The Kripler" Kippels vs. Jim “The Unloader" Shacklett vs. Matt Turner vs. Kurt "The Captain" Kurple N Ant “Ton of Bricks Pounding Down on Yo Head" Kemps Dave “The Tank" Shenk Jeff “The Stranger" Welsh vs. Phil “The Drill" Castrogiovanni vs. Tony “The Wayne House of Pain" Polcari Trevor Morris vs. Daniel "Pretty Boy" Gonzalez Mike “It Hurts More Than It Feels Good" Velten Chris “The Alabama Slamma" Muro vs. Marc “The Grand Inquisitor" Tubay vs. Adam “Monsoon" June Don "Juan the Destroyer" Penn Mike “The Roof, The Roof, The Roof Is on Fire" Maguire Luke “Paesano" Brennan U 170 Lb*. 150 Lb*. 195 Lb*. Alex “The Corn Cob Kid" Kerrigan vs. I R. "M ad d o g " M ellin vs. Pete "Beat the Rap ” Ryan Chris “The Ring M aster ” M atassa Babu “Not an Ounce of Athletic Ablility" Kaza Bye Bill “The Fighting Archy" Ponko vs. G Matt “The International Man of Mystery" Lynn vs. Chris "Lucky" Luechtefeld vs. Paul "Pepe Le Pew” Peterson John “Sexual Chocolate" Tabis Zach “The Pornstar ” Schueller Brian Nestor vs. Steve Mehl vs. Kevin Jinks vs. Mike “Honey ” Hammes Kevin “Boom Boom" Buccellato Alex K ent T Eric “Canvas Back" Hovan vs. John "Sausage King" Froman vs. Greg “The Salvalini” Joseph vs. Tom “The Wire" Dehmer Edward “El Papoose” Hernandez III Jason "J-Rod" Rodriquez

155 Lb*. Heavyweight Brian “The Highlander ” Hobbins vs. Dave “The Rock" Murphy vs. Jo h n “T h e P itb u ll” S alv in o vs. Michael “The Hitman" Halloran A Vince DeSapio Sean “Gonna Rock You Like a Hurricane" Donnelly Trent “Kid Kokomo" Sandifur vs. Robert “Forget About It" Vuolo vs. Mike “The Bishop" Romero vs. Michael “Woody" Wilson Nick "I'm a Big Meana" Rublno Kevin “Party Ball ” McLean Joe "The Polish Tank" Czerniawski vs. Nick "The Hunk" Fonte vs. Pat “Why Am I SO Crazy" Downes vs. “Gentle" Ben Dillon S Steve Locher Greg “Rain Man" Yatorola Stephen “The Berzerker" Bueche vs. Paul “He-Man" Mehan vs. Jeff “The Wailin’ Episcopalian" Beam vs. Steve “The Angel of Death" Pfeiffer L Tom “Killer" Cronley Andy “Big Cat" Riederer. I’ve given something of myself to this amazing program,” he Captains said. Business & Spirituality continued from page 24 The captains spend much time on their club duties, “All duties of the club are han­ which can make finding a bal­ Do they mix? dled by [the captains].” ance difficult. The work of all the boxers “One of the hardest things throughout the year culmi­ about being a captain is you Women Pastors of Michiana nates with the Bengal Bouts, a have to find your own time to fundraiser for the Holy Cross train ,” said Will. “I spend the missions in Bangladesh. The majority of my time here help­ Present club’s monetary goal for this ing [the young boxers] and year is $50,000, about $10,000 le a d in g p ra c tic e s . T h a t’s a more than last year’s earn­ major concern in picking cap­ Challenges and ings. tains; they have to be able to “In the course of the time work out outside the sched­ I’ve been here, we’ve tripled uled practice times.” Opportunities of the amount we’ve given,” said The senior captains choose Gaffney. four sophom ores each year to The club depends heavily on become the next season’s Managing a Ministry ticket sales and program ads junior captains, with the to reach their goal, and this juniors moving into the senior year they also sent out an positions. alumni letter to all of Notre “Captains are chosen Dame’s former boxers. because they’re guys who Kaye Ferguson-Patton St. Paul's United Methodist Church “We received over $10,000 stand out,” said Gaffney. Central United Methodist Church in alumni donations because of “Guys who exhibit good lead­ Mary Hubbard that letter,” said Will. “Boxers ership skills, good boxing Regina Wilson St. Joseph Church want to give back to the pro­ skills, who don’t just come to gram and back to our cause.” work out but really contribute Tina Velthiuzen Church of the Holy Trinity Along with their fundraising to the program,” he added. duties, the captains organize Boxing also provides fighters the daily practices and arc in with a chance to test them­ charge of the fall semester’s selves. novice program. “You get in there, you’re by “I learned from the boxers yourself, and th ere’s no one to WHEN? WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 24 before me,” Murphy said. “It’s fall back on," Will said. “It an oral teaching, and it works makes you reach inside and WHERE? COBA ROOM 162 well that way, m akes it m ore see what you have.” of a team thing, which it really While the sport of boxing is." attracts many to the club, the TIME? 3:45-5:00 p.m. Gaffney emphasized his captains know that Bengal desire to contribute to the Bouts means more than that. future success of the program. “I d o n ’t come down here to “I like the fact that as a win a Bengal Bout or to fight,” PRESENTED BY COBA DIVERSITY freshman I stood in awe and said Gaffney.“This is a service now I’m a senior and I know project." #24 Men’s Tennis #9 Women's vs. vs. Iowa Miami Tues. Feb. 23 @ 7:00pm Wed. February2 4 th "* ~ 1 at 3 :0 0 pm FT pageBENGAL20 Monday, February 22, 1999 O bserver BOUTS

125-pound t o 145-pound Veterans and newcomers enter on equal footing

By ALLISON KRILLA might have been someone’s last Associate Sports Editor chance in the ring,” Seerveld said. “But since I’m a senior, I As the opening bell sounds don’t need to feel guilty any­ and the first boxers emerge m ore.” from their corners tonight, vet­ Besides Seerveld, familiar erans and newcom ers alike will faces abound in the division. find themselves on equal foot­ Dan Gallegos, Martin Garry and ing. Camilo Rueda round out the vet­ The nervousness and anxiety eran-laden weight class. won't subside until the first “Last year, I was in the 130- punches are thrown. But for one pound weight class, but this group of boxers, the knots in year we only have 135,” their stomachs will have to wait Gallegos said, “so a lot of the two more days to work them­ guys are the same ones I faced selves out. last year.” The 125-pound weight class Seerveld faces John boasts only four fighters, each of Kakkanathu in the first round, whom received a first-round bye while Gallegos will fight Matt and will have to endure an Eberly. Garry squares off evening outside the ring. against Matt Eberly, and Rueda “I was hoping to get [my first takes on Charles Madden. fight] over with," Kevin The 145-pound weight class Overbeck said. The senior is also boasts two premier boxers and anxious to test the hand he boxing club officers. injured in a sledding accident Senior Tommy Will and junior and find out if his stamina is up Mike Maguire begin their quest to par following a bout with the for the title. Will lost to Lucas flu. Molina in an epic battle for the Overbeck will square off with 135-pound crown in 1998, one Rick Holcomb on W ednesday. of the most well-fought bouts of “Since nobody in our weight the evening. class is fighting [tonightl, I don’t Maguire upset senior captain think [the bye] will really be an Sean Sharpe to take the 140- advantage for anyone," said top- pound crown by split decision seeded Jason McMahon. The last year. Now both are primed freshm an will m eet Marc Armini for a difficult road to the finals in semifinal action, following a in a new weight class. night of observing his fellow Standing in their way, howev­ boxing club members. er, are some talented but inex­ “I’ll definitely be watching the perienced boxers. Sophomore fights [tonight], and hopefully Zach Fulton meets the technical­ get an idea of what it’s like,” ly sound Will in the first round, McMahon said. “But nothing will while Marc Tubay takes on the compare to that night.” second-seeded Maguire tonight. Some of the first fights the Jim Shacklett and Ant Kemps spectators will see are in the and Phil Castrogiovanni and Dan 135-pound weight class. Here, Gonzalez round out the 145- top-seeded David Seerveld will pound card. Castrogiovanni, a be aiming for the title after law student, and Gonzalez, an falling to Jeremy Leatherby in undergraduate freshman, may the finals last year. provide one of the most enter­ The Observer/Jeff Hsu “In previous years, I’d feel taining bouts of the early Senior Matt “Shag-a-dellic” Eberly will face Daniel “Too Short” Gallegos in the quarterfinals of the135- guilty about winning because it rounds. pound weight class on Monday night. Bouts continued from page 24

“I used to be mainly a brawler, going right at the other man,” explained Butz. "I have been working with the coaches to help utilize my reach. Long arms and greater extension give me an advantage over other boxers.” The 195-pound weight class introduces a batch of newcomers to the Bengal Bouts. In a field with only one senior and no juniors, a sophomore has already emerged as a con­ tender. Pete “Beat the Rap” Ryan looks to use his evasive, calculating style to best his oppo­ nents. However, Ryan will have to wait until Wednesday night for his first test. He has a first-round bye. Another newcomer also looks to make waves in the bouts. Sophomore John “The Pitbull” Salvino is the favorite to take the heavyweight crown. At 215 pounds, he will need his quickness to outmaneuver oppo­ nents. Salvino is a transfer student who looked to make an immediate contribution to Notre Dame athletics. “I wanted to be a part of Notre Dame ath­ letic tradition,” said Salvino. “W hen you're a part of Bengal Bouts, you’re a part of the legend. You are a Notre Dame athlete.” Veteran leadership should hold strong, especially in the 185-pound weight class, but look for some young upstarts to stake their claim at Bengal Bouts this week. Fights start at 5 p.m. Monday with the higher weights squaring off later in the evening. . The Observer/Jeff Hsu Junior captain Mike Romanchek is currently ranked second in the 185-pound weight division behind favored Brian Gaffney. Monday,BENGAL February 22, 1999 page 21 OBSERVER BOUTS

150-pound to 163-pound Journey to championship fights commence tonight By KATHLEEN LOPEZ This year is his last chance and his Sports Editor ______draw might be the best he has seen. Cronley’s opponent is Paul “He-Man” This year’s Bengal Bouts should bring Mohan. several surprises, just like all the past According to Murphy, Cronley is a tournaments. sound boxer and has height which could The 150-pound division packs in loads be an advantage. of talent and the championship is wide Many overlooked the strength of Mike open. Last year's title match pitted LaDuke as he did not make a strong run seniors Fred Kelly and Stefan Molina, but for the finals last year. LaDuke proved his with the graduation of the seniors, the skill as he dominated his finals opponent title is ripe for the picking. on his way to the title. He is a captain and This bracket pits a seasoned Bengal enters tonight's fights with the top-rank­ Bouts veteran against a freshman sensa­ ing in the 160-pound weight class. tion. Junior captain J R. Mellin enters “He has improved so much,” Murphy tonight's fight as the top-ranked boxer in said about his fellow captain. “He has the 150-pound weight class. come back from an injury.” If all goes according to plan, Mellin Jeff “The Bruisin’ Bohunk” Dobosh could meet freshman Edward Hernandez appears especially hungry in this division. in one of the Bouts’ most anticipated Dobosh wants nothing more than to easi­ matches. ly advance to the finals for a rematch Hernandez ranks second in the divi­ with LaDuke, but first he must get past sion. He enters with a greater advantage Juan “El Matador” Santucci. than most freshmen because of his exten­ Rounding out the rest of this weight sive boxing background. class are Daniel Saracino who will fight Senior captain Dave “The Rock" Ray “Norman Bates” Wicklander. Joshua Murphy headlines the 150-pound weight “Is My First Name, But My Last Name Is” class. Murphy is participating in his Kirley will take on Miguel “Doughboy” third Bengal Bouts and looks to build off Tapia. his finals appearance last year in the For top-ranked Kevin Murphy, this 145-pound weight class. year’s Bouts is all about determination. With every tournament in which he “I’ve been completely obsessed for the participates, Murphy gets stronger and last six weeks,” Murphy said. has proven himself to be a solid con­ The law student has dedicated these tender. past couple of months to a strict training Sophomore Vince DeSapio will face regime for this year’s tournament. Murphy in the quarterfinals. Neither “1 worked really really hard this year, The Observe/Jeff Hsu lighter has a clear-cut knowledge of the not just during the season but in the off­ Junior captain J.R. Mellin headlines the talented 150-pound weight class but following in a close second is freshman Edward Hernandez who is ranked second. other from practice, which could make season,” Murphy said. “I’m probably the for an an interesting light. only No.l seed who’s never won.” Look for Alexander to exploit his one Shane Luzzader and Billy McMurtrie, "I didn’t spar him or see him in action,” Murphy will face sophomore Brian year of experience over Uhart, although who will take on Dennis Lumbao. Murphy said of his first-round opponent. Conley in the quarterfinals. Uhart may have a few tricks up his sleeve The 163-pound weight class is a prod­ "I heard he is a pretty sound boxer. ” Seeded second in the bracket is Travis since most unexpected upsets come in uct of the numerous middle weights in Tom Cronley is seeded second and “The Only Time I Get Hit On’ Is In the the opening rounds. this year's fights. Murphy and Co. want could give Murphy a serious run at the Ring” Alexander. The sophomore will Rounding out the rest of the competi­ nothing more than to use this new divi­ title. The senior is a veteran but has suf­ take on first-time fighter senior Chris tion are Sean Nowak, who will fight sion to their full advantage. fered from tough brackets in the past. “The Unabomber” Uhart.

■ 165-pound to 180-pound Veterans and novices prepare to meet in quarterfinals By KERRY SM ITH and gain a victory on points. will take on seventh seed Sports Writer “I’m going to go out and give Stephen Bueche. Pfieffer, confi­ it all I’ve got and try not to get dent going into tonight’s When competitors in the first too worn down,” said Kerrigan. matchup, dropped weight this round of this year’s Bengal "But that can happen no matter season and is counting on his Bouts enter the ring tonight, the how hard you train.” long reach and height to gain a top seeds will be looking to Freshman Matassa admits his bigger advantage. showcase their skills while the fighting inexperience but plans “I got all my inhibitions out underdogs will be looking for an to rely on his long reach to stay last year.” said Pfieffer. “I’m upset. alive in the ring. looking forward to the fight and The results of six weeks of “I’ve never been in an actual am ju s t going to take it one intensive training and prepara­ fight before,” said Matassa. “But round at a time.” tion for the 69th annual boxing the training has been great and No. 3 seed Joe Czerniawski competition will begin to unfold has gotten me in pretty good will enter the ring against sixth in the ring during the quarterfi­ shape. We’ll see what happens.” seed Ben Dillon, while fifth seed nal round at the Joyce Center. No. 2 seed and first-year Trent Sandifur looks to upset In the 165-pound weight boxer Tom Dehmer will match fourth-seeded Michael Wilson. class, top seed Tom Biolchini up in the ring with seventh seed In the 180-pound weight class hopes to defend his 1998 cham­ Eric Hovan. Ilovan, a third year No. 1 seed Josh Thompson will pionship title against eighth- boxer, hopes to upset his senior rely on his long reaching jabs to seeded Doug Bartles. Counting opponent, but Dehmer plans on gain a victory over eighth seed on his endurance and strong jab using his height and reach to Tom Cullen. Thompson was to combat Bartles’ height power him past the quarterfinal seeded fifth last year and lost in advantage, Biolchini is confident round. No. 3 and No. 6 seeds the first round but is confident entering tonight’s fight. Brian Nestor and Mike Hammes about this year’s bouts. “I’m less nervous than last will meet in the ring while “I’m going to have to stay year because I know w hat to freshmen Paul Peterson and Bill strong and keep the jab work­ expect,” said Biolchini. “I’m I’onko will match up at the ing, “ said Thompson. “If I can feeling in shape and I got a lot fourth and fifth spots. do that I think I'll be able to more sparring in during train­ Top seed Brian Dobbins looks control the fight. “ ing than last year.” for a repeat first round victory No. 2 senior Paul Chen will No. 2 seed Don Penn will in the 175-pound weight class meet seventh-seeded freshman enter the ring against seventh against eighth seed Michael Bobby Kennedy in the ring and seed Chris Muro and No. 3 Jeff Halloran. A hard puncher, third-ranked Zach Allen will Welsh will take on No. 6 Tony Dobbins is optimistic about take on Mark Criniti. Fourth Polcari. Fifth seed Joe Kippels is tonight’s fight. seed junior and first-time boxer looking for an upset in his “I’m pretty confident,” he Chris Vaisnoras will face off match. Kipples plans to use his said. “Training has gone really against fifth seed Willie Kent to height and reach to try to over­ well and I’m feeling at my round out the weight class. power No. 4 Kurt Kurple. peak.” Dobbins plans to estab­ The quarterfinals tonight will The 170-pound weight class lish his jab early on and use his bring together experienced box­ has favorite Alex Kerrigan slight height advantage to ers and first time fighters to advance over his junior com­ propel the most prepared to the The Observe/Jeff Hsu squaring off with eighth-ranked Junior Tom “Polly Prissy Pants" Biolchini hopes to repeat and earn his Chris Matassa. Kerrigan hopes petitor. semifinal round on Wednesday second Bengal Bouts. to put his quick left jab to use Steve Pfieffcr, the No. 2 seed, night. Where to catch Moby

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M en 's Basketball Rainey shines in first start for Notre Dame

By JOEY CAVATO With Martin Ingelsby slowed by an But this isn’t a typical walk-on. situation with the pressure on me to step Associate Sports Editor ankle injury and Jimmy Dillon suspend­ He stepped to the line without a up and win the game for the team.” ed, Rainey finally got his chance to shine. change of emotion and drained both After coming to Notre Dame on an aca­ Paul Rainey is not used to getting a lot The former walk-on shots like one would demic scholarship five years ago, Rainey of attention. found himself at the expect from a 13-year- was asked to stay another year on a bas­ Growing up in a family with 15 broth­ free throw line in a tie veteran of the NBA.. ketball scholarship. ers and sisters will give game with 20 seconds E LOVES TO PLAY ... Sinking the shots Rainey came back to serve as captain you that kind of educa­ SEE ALSO left on the clock. h T;h is is a five -sta r capped off a dramatic and to join the University’s new graduate tion. Si Rainey has been suc­ Irish comeback that he program in accountancy. YOUNG MAN.’ After Notre Dame’s • M en’s bas­ cessful one try in 10 ignited with a steal. “The reason we wanted him back is 71-69 victory over West ketball recap attempts from the “I just wanted to go he’s such an example for our kids,” head p. 17 charity strip during his in there and stay coach John MacLeod said. “He loves to Virginia Sunday, every­ J o h n M a c L e o d body wanted to talk to collegiate career. focused and do the play — he’s a great example for these M e n ’s B a s k e t b a l l H e a d C o a c h Rainey: teammates, The pressure to end a things I always do youngsters to learn from. This is a five- fans, reporters, cam­ three-game Irish losing when I go to the free- star young man.” eramen. streak could rattle his throw line,” Rainey General Electric may not have known In his first start since playing high knees. The emotion of two teams fighting said. “I’ve been through this before many exactly what they had when they offered school ball for Wonderview in Hattieville, for 40 minutes could take away his focus. times in high school. It’s been a while Rainey a job in financial management, where he averaged 23 points as a senior, It would be too much for a typical since high school but I can still recollect Rainey took the role of hero once more. walk-on. having the same emotions and the same see R A IN E Y / page 18

■ 185-Pound to Heavyweight Newcomers seek to knock out mentors in opening rounds

By KEVIN THOMPSON underdog,” remarked Gaffney. “There Sports Writer have been plenty of upsets. You can’t overlook anyone in this tournament." The Bengal Bouts program maintains So before Gaffney and Romanchek a tradition of continuity. meet, they must fight through a field of Older, more experienced boxers set an relative newcomers. example and show younger athletes the The task begins tonight when the top ropes. But come this week, throw the seeds take on a pair of Bengal Bouts long hours of learning and waiting out rookies. Senior Tim “Pretty Fly for a the window: the students will be shoot­ White Guy” Christ and junior John ing for the teachers. “Rambo” Norton make their debut The 185-pound through heavyweight against veteran competition, but both weight classes match a full slate of are confident about their chances. Bengal rookies with a reasonable share Norton, Gaffney’s first-round oppo­ of seasoned veterans. nent, needs to utilize his aggressive style The veterans make their mark on the to go after Gaffney early. Christ, a mar- Bouts, especially in the 185-pound tial-arts student for 15 years, will need weight class. Experts look for a finals to set the pace against Romanchek and match of Bengal Bouts co-captain Brian avoid his patient attack. “The Nutty Irishman ” Gaffney and junior In the 190-pound weight class, senior Mike “G uns D on’t Kill People, I Kill Dave “Bell-Vegas” Butz highlights a field People” Romanchek. The match would of upperclassmen, with the exception of pit the patient, disciplined attack of freshman Joe Larson, who faces Butz in Romanchek against Gaffney’s three the opener. Butz, with two second-place Bengal Bouts titles finishes in as many years looks to finally The Observer/Jeff Hsu However, Gaffney warns against look­ get over the hump with a few subtle Senior Dave “The Rock” Murphy and his fellow Bengal Bouts’ captains have dedicated ing ahead of Monday night. changes. Lately he has used his long- themselves to more than just the average daily workouts. “I think the history of these fights has range to his advantage. shown that you can’t look past an Captains guide fellow see BOUTS/ page 20 fighters with determination BENGAL BOUTS By KATI MILLER Since the beginning of the school Sports Writer ______year, captains Tommy Will, Dave Quarterfinals-Today at 5p.m. Murphy, Brian Gaffney and Mike Teaching young fighters the funda­ LaDuke have been organizing this mentals of boxing is a tough job, and year’s Bengal Bouts. at 7 p.m. for many this task would be time-con­ “W e’re really in charge of all facets suming enough. of the club, from practical skills to For the senior captains of the men’s teaching to advertising,” said Gaffney. at 8 p.m. boxing club, teaching novice fighters ______Note: All fights will take place in the Joyce ACC arena. is just the beginning. see C A P T A IN S / page 19

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