/ ^ \ THE bserver OThe Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Marys VOLUME 43 : ISSUE 50 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2008 NDSMCOBSERVER.COM Duncan wins construction award C a m pu s Life C ouncil “I and the University Architect Group talks By JOHN TIERNEY I Doug Marsh] were pleasantly sur­ News Writer prised to learn of the award,” Lyphout said in an e-mail to The Duncan Hall was honored with Observer Monday. modifying an award of merit in Midwest “We are extremely pleased with Construction’s “Best of 2008” com­ Duncan Hall,” Lyphout said. petition in the residential/hospitali­ Duncan Hall shares the award of Transfer-O ty category, the University merit honor from Midwest announced Friday. Construction with Dana Hotel and Midwest Construction is a Spa, which is located in Chicago. By AARON STEINER monthly magazine focused on the The project of the year distinction News Writer construction industry in Illinois, in the residential/hospitality catego­ Indiana, Wisconsin and Eastern ry was awarded to One Museum Missouri. It is one of 10 regional Park East, the tallest residential The Campus Life Council (CLC) magazines published by McGraw- structure in Chicago. discussed their ideas and sug­ 11 ill Construction. An independent jury of experts gestions for modifying the The University did not submit judged the 128 considered projects Transfer-0 Program at Notre Duncan Hall for consideration for on criteria including quality, project Dame during their meeting the award, according to University management, team work, and NICK SIMONSON/The Observer Monday, with a task force chan- Vice President of Business The University’s newest dormitory, Duncan Hall, received the stating the orientation needs to Operations Jim Lyphout. see DUNCAN/page 4 Midwest Construction “Best of 2008” award Friday. give more attention to student life, in addition to academic life. Meg MacCaughey, SUB repre­ sentative and chair of the Task Force on New Student Introduction to Notre Dame, said Freshman Class Council holds election her group has met with Catherine Linn, an admissions counselor who works with Phelan, Kenney chosen by peers to serve as president, vice president for academic yearTransfer-0. Currently, the Office of Admissions runs Transfer-0, and sense of community that is so president, Shannon Crotty treas­ While there were many people the program reflects an academ­ By SARAH MERVOSH characteristic to Notre Dame urer and Michael Ryan secretary. running for each position, ic focus. News Writer He said the FCC was responsi­ The election took place later Clitheroe said that this election “Admissions really accentuates ble for the than in past years because it took was not as the academic transition, and it Notre Dame’s Freshman Class Halloween longer than usual to get repre­ competitive doesn’t give that much attention Council (FCC) elected its officers dance last sentatives from each dorm, as last year’s to student life,” MacCaughey last Thursday and is already month and Sophomore Class Council vice contest. said. While Frosh-0 emphasizes working on its plans for the com­ has plans to president and advisor to FCC “The the transition to dorm life and ing year. Malcolm Phelan, who sell t-shirts Kate Qitheroe said. f r e s h m e n introduces students to clubs and was voted president, said the and make Student government received are really events on campus, Transfer-0, Council’s main goals are to repre­ peanut but­ special permission to extend the more enthu­ under the umbrella of admis­ sent the Class of 2012 and to ter and jelly deadline of the election for this siastic than sions, lacks that perspective. build a sense of community with­ sandwiches reason, she said. competitive. In addition, MacCaughey said in the class. Phelan for hom e­ The officers were elected by Kenney They really the committee of students that “As we go forward we want us less shel­ their fellow FCC members, which weren’t cut­ organizes Transfer-0 is com­ to be the class that people talk ters in the area. There is also talk consist of one representative from throat about it. They’re all pretty posed only of students who have about years later, the class that of a possible dance in the spring each dorm, Kenney said. Each good friends by now,” Clitheroe transferred to the University in just clicked,” said Phelan. “We and giving out free hot chocolate candidate gave a short speech, said. the past. want to build that sense of family on the quad, said Phelan. and following the speeches, those “I’ve never seen such gung-ho “There are no dorm represen- that keeps people coming back Phelan was elected FCC presi­ running left the room and those for years... to build the incredibly dent. Jay Kenney was voted vice not running voted, he said. see FCC/page 4 see CLC/ page 4 Students support hotel workers College notified Coalition for Economic Justice hosts HEI employees at EaFortune

By JOSEPH McMAHON of Sisters' passings Assistant News Editor

Saint Mary’s Web site has a Socially-conscious stu­ By MANDI STIRONE list of biographies of deceased dents concerned about Assistant News Editor Sisters of the Holy Cross where the University’s beginning with Sister Agnes endowment is being invest­ Saint Mary’s students were Eileen Walshe who passed ed gathered in LaPortune sent an e-mail Thursday, away on Jan. 7, 2007. Monday to support the informing them that a Sister The list, entitled “In Hotel Workers Rising of the Holy Cross, who had Memoriam,” began in 2007, m ovem ent, w hich is been residing in the on-cam- but the department of attempting to form a union pus Convent, had passed Missions has been keeping for workers in HEI Hotels. away on Nov. 4. these records long before “Rising in the sense that The e-mail, sent by Michelle then, Sister Schultz said. there’s a poverty level and Vasquez, secretary to Sister The Department began we’re trying to bring all Rose Anne Schultz, vice presi­ mass e-mailing students as a the hotel workers up,” dent for Missions, invited stu­ result of several people com­ Coalition for Economic dents to attend the funeral ing to Sister Schultz and ask­ Justice member Thanh Le Mass and burial on Friday ing why they weren’t being said. and included a link to a biog­ informed of the Sisters’ IIEl Hotels is a large raphy of Sister Margaret Mary deaths, she said. chain that receives much of ALLISON AMBROSE/The Observer Duggan available on the The information can go on The Coalition for Economic Justice invited HEI Hotels employees to Mission Web site. campus to show its support for the Hotel Workers Rising movement. see HOTELS/page 4 The Mission section of the see SISTERS/page 6 page 2 The Observer ♦ PAGE 2 Tuesday, November 11, 2008

In s id e C olu m n Question of the Day: W h a t m u s ic a l a r t is t w o u l d y o u b e h a p p y to n e v e r h e a r f r o m a g a in ? Don't knock YouTube

Are you guys fans of viral video? Are you seasoned YouTube aficionados? Seekers of the next big thing in that pop­ ular genre known as “the ridiculous Casey Martin Daniel Nolan Leora Wallace Jay W ade Chris Godla Kara Coyle video of the week that everyone and their mom are watching?’ junior senior senior junior senior junior As the Scene Editor of this fine paper, I Stanford McGlinn off-campus off-campus P.W. like to engage with off-campus you, fellow fans of Analise Lipari Internet phenome- ______“Celine Dion.I “Jessica “Akon, because “Nickleback, “Rihanna, “Aaron Carter, na, with our quasi­ hate everything Simpson, he has a whiny because they 'cause some­ because 1 have weekly YouTube Scene Editor features that we she has ever because she’s high-pitched are all that’s body’s got to doubts that he post in the Scene done in life. ” an expert at voice. ” wrong with stop the music. ” actually beat spread. We’ll put together an amalga­ destroying music. A nd Shag. ” mation of quirky, ridiculous or punny videos for your benefit (and, to be hon­ music (but an th e y ’re est, ours). The content can vary depend­ acceptable Canadian. ’’ ing on which member of my staff is edit­ country ing that night. Some of my favorites have been “Biz’s Beat of the Day,’’ a clip singer). ” from the kids’ show “Yo Gabba Gabba” in which Biz Markie instructs your chil­ dren on the fine art of beat boxing; In B r ief “Snorlax Owns,” a curse-laden discus­ sion of the merits of various Pokemon, The Tri-Military Reserve particularly of the chubby and sleepy Officer Training Corps (ROTC) variety; and the well-known and oft- will hold their annual quoted “My New Haircut.” Veteran’s Day Ceremony Sometimes the YouTube features are today at 5 p.m. at the Clarke influenced by working in the Observer Memorial Fountain. President Office itself. For example, if I’m working Emeritus Fr. Theodore with our lovely Managing Editor, Jay Hesburgh, C S C. will be the Fitzpatrick, my video choices tend to guest speaker. In case of lean towards the more absurd side of inclement weather, the cere­ life. You ran thank Mr. Fitzpatrick for mony will be held in the Carey our inclusion of “Barack Roll,” by the Auditorium in the lies burgh way. For those unfortunate souls who Library. still haven’t seen this little gem, “Barack Roll” is an exercise in video splicing St. Edward’s Hall is hosting taken to the point of I-don’t-know-what. “ND’s Got Talent!” today at 8 Clips of Barack Obama’s speeches are p.m. in Washington Hall. cut to precisely fit the lyrics of Rick There are going to be first, Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up,” second and third place prizes effectively allowing the president-elect and it’s to support Holy Cross to Rick-Roll the nation via Youtube. schools in Uganda. Any ques­ Note: There’s also a response video in tions can contact Michael which Senator McCain, speaking at the Eardley a [email protected]. Republican National Convention and cueing a video, gets Barack Rolled by Student Government is host­ the actual “Barack Roll” video. ALLISON AMBROSE/The Observer ing the first installment in the Intelligent stuff, I know. But, to all you Senior Joe Bemdt dives to keep the ball from senior Robbie Bemardin in the opening night Last Lecture Series intellectual snobs out there, those who of the co-rec broomball season. Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the think Youtube video viewing is a pedes­ Colcman-Morse Lounge. trian past time — don’t knock it till Professor of Anthropology you’ve tried it. James McKenna will deliver It’s easy to think that someone like me the lecture. or you, young, college-going people who enjoy a facade of intellectualism, would O ffb ea t “Faith, Democracy and spend their time with high art and Values: The Challenge of museums. And granted, I like those Big purse stops bullet ty Police Chief Buddy underwear-exposing pants, Moral Formation in Families, things, as I’m sure you do, too. (Don’t from hitting student Peaster said. She fought the mayor pro tern held a Schools and Societies” is part worry, 1 won’t tell anyone about the MURFREESBORO, Tenn. the man off, but he fired a summit Saturday. More of the Association for Moral hours you spend watching “Rock of — D on’t knock those gunshot before fleeing. than 100 adults, children, Education’s (AME) 34th annu­ Love: Charm School” on Vhl. Oh, wait. trendy, oversized purses — The bullet was found students, ministers, law al conference. The conference Oops.) they could save your life, inside the purse, along enforcement officers and aims to examine moral educa­ But when it comes to easy entertain­ as one college student with a calculator, umbrella representatives from local tion and the ways it informs ment, I’m loving the democratization of found out. Police say the and small case that had organizations attended the and, in turn is informed by, video that you find on the internet. contents in an oversized been punctured. Pittenger hours-long derriere affair. faith and political perspectives Where else can that Star Wars Kid from purse saved Elizabeth was not injured. Local youth counselor in a diverse and complex glob­ Canada find instant fame? Or what Pittenger, a 22-year-old Calvin Glover even brought al community. The event is to could amount to marathon viewings of Middle Tennessee State Councilman tells teens to a contingent of saggy bot­ be held all day Thursday in that “Charlie bit me!” video with those University student, by stop­ hoist saggy pants tom teens. The group piled McKenna Hall and is spon­ British kids? Classic. ping a bullet during an DALLAS — Dallas into two elevators and sored by the Center for Sure, there’s a danger in spending all attempted robbery. Councilman Dwaine made its way to the council Ethical Education (CEE). of your time on a laptop, instead of Pittenger was walking to Caraway is on a mission: chamber. Saggy britches, engaging with the outside world. But if her car on campus He w ants those w earing big belt buckles and To submit information to be staying inside one more time means I Thursday evening when a low-hanging, baggy pants untucked T-shirts were in included in this section of The get to watch a clip of Joel McHale’s ver­ man confronted her and to pull them up. abundance. Observer, e-mailed detailed sion of Britney Spears’ “Womanizer ” on demanded her purse, cell As part of his ongoing Information compiled information about an event to repeat, I’m on it. phone and laptop, universi­ campaign against saggy, from the Associated Press. [email protected]

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Event organizers seek to remember the Holocaust and speak out against human rights abuses in Darfur, Burma, and the Congo

not formally recognized until Testa worked closely facul­ student Sophie Scholl. Scholl Monday evening in Vander By MEGAN LONEY the beginning of this school ty members involved in the stood up to the Nazis and Vennet Theater, David News Writer year, said Testa. planning of last year’s was executed for her involve­ Stefancic, an associate pro­ “Currently, there are 60 Kristallnacht Commemor­ ment with the Society along fessor of history, introduced This week. Saint Mary’s official members in the chap­ ation. She said she feels it is with two other members. “Cabaret,” a film set in chapter of the White Rose ter,” Testa said, “but people important to mark the T he co m ­ B erlin in Society is commemorating are always expressing inter­ anniversary of the start of memoration 1931. After the 70th anniversary of est in joining. There are a lot the Holocaust and to make c o n t i n u e d showing the Kristallnacht, when over of first years and sopho­ sure that the memory of the Monday with “It’s easy to say that the movie, 20,000 men were sent to mores involved in the chap- Holocaust does not die. showing of Stefancic led concentration camps. t e r , “It’s easy to Testa’s per­ world will never forget the a discussion Kristallnacht, or the Night of which say that the sonal inter­ Holocaust, but it’s actually a b o u t the Broken Glass, is known as hopefully world will not view w ith more of an issue than subjects pre­ the event that marked the means 7 took a class on the forget the H o l o c a u s t sented in the beginning of the Holocaust. th a t it Second World War where H olocaust,” survivor many realize. ” film. The Saint Mary’s White can con­ the White Rose was briefly Testa said, Jacob T h e Rose Society is the second tin u e on “but it’s actual­ Hennenberg, Kristallnacht mentioned in conjunction Sarah Testa chapter of this group in the past this ly m o re of an show n d u r ­ White Rose Society com m em ora­ United States — the first is at year.” with other resistance issue than ing lunch at tion ends Saint Mary’s Chapter the University of Texas- T h e groups ” many realize. the Student Tuesday Austin. Senior Sarah Testa, m o d e r n In our life­ Lounge. She president night with a president of the White Rose White times, those said she first viewing of Society chapter at Saint Rose Sarah Testa personally m e t “Hotel Mary’s, discovered the group S o c i e t y White Rose Society affected by the Hennenberg Rwanda” at in a class her junior year. h a s Saint Mary’s Chapter Holocaust will when she was 13. 7p.m. in Vander Vennet “I took a class on the a p p l i e d president perish. In “When I was 13, I wanted a Theater. Edith Miguda, assis­ Second World War where the the ideas addition, peo­ Holocaust survivor to come tant professor of history, will White Rose was briefly men­ of the ple are actually speak at my grade school,” introduce the movie and lead tioned in conjunction with o rig in a l denying that she said. “I contacted a syn­ a discussion after the view­ other resistance groups,” White Rose Society, but inte­ the Holocaust ever existed. agogue and met Jacob ing. Testa said. “The name struck grated them with issues that These things are such dan­ H ennenberg. Mr. H en n en ­ For the commemoration, me so I looked it up and I are prevalent today. gers to Holocaust remem­ berg came to speak, and we the White Rose Society will found out there was an “The Saint Mary’s White brance that now, more than remained in contact with one be giving away white roses to incredible story few knew Rose Society seeks to honor ever before, we need to com­ another throughout my high remind people of the impor­ about.” to actions of the original memorate and remember.” school career.” tance of the anniversary. After learning that the White Rose, remember the Events to mark the This past summer, Allied Cut Flowers, a compa­ University of Texas-Austin Holocaust and speak out anniversary of the start of Hennenberg agreed to pre­ ny in Cleveland, donated the had a student-run White against current human rights the Holocaust began Sunday serve his personal story on 500 roses that will be given Rose Society, Testa contacted abuses,” Testa said. “Right with a viewing of “Sophie tape for the White Rose away. them to receive information now we have a marriage of Scholl: The Final Days,” a Society. This personal inter­ about the group. Although Holocaust remembrance and documentary about one of view will also be shown Testa worked on the idea her activism for Darfur, Burma the original members of the Tuesday, same place and Contact Megan Loney at junior year, the chapter was and the Congo.” White Rose Society, college time. mloneyO 1 @saintm arys.edu

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information taken from student government’s guide to living oft’ CLC campus, and the task force is in FCC continued from page 1 the process of gathering con­ continued from page 1 tent related to attractions, tatives, or any kind of general retailers, activities and other people,” she said of the members Notre Dame students who information about life in the of the FCC. came in as freshmen,” she said. community. Phelan agreed and described his MacCaughey said that her O’Connor said the planned fellow FCC members as “incredi­ task force would be looking into launch date is in March, 2009, ble and full of ambitions and ideas ways of adapting the Transfer- so that students moving off and energy.” 0 format and possibly involving campus at that time can utilize Phelan told The Observer that the Office of Student Affairs to the information. the FCC’s advisor called their increase emphasis on student ♦ Student body vice president ideas “ambitious,” which he life at Notre Dame. She said Grant Schmidt, chair of the thinks is an accurate description that involving rectors and com­ Task Force on Technology and of what this year’s class council missioners from each dorm Study Spaces in Dorms, said his will be. would be beneficial. group is continuing discussions “It may be ambitious but I think JESSICA LEE/The Observer “We really feel we can make about the use of Google calen­ with the group that we have, we Duncan Hall, the recipient of the “Best of 2008”award from this happen ... and give [trans­ dars on campus, and recently actually can get stuff done,” said Midwest Construction, houses 232 male undergraduates. fers] a better sense of what discussed their use with the Phelan. Notre Dame is,” she said. Hall Presidents Council. He said the FCC plans to send 232 male undergraduates and Fr. Jim Lewis, rector of Schmidt said that the Hall surveys out to the freshman class opened in August 2008. The resi­ Carroll Hall, said that the work Presidents Council will continue to get input from students and Duncan dence hall features single, double, of CLC would be to help to consider using Google calen­ that dorm representatives are continued from page 1 triple and quad rooms, in addition “enhance what already exists.” dars. going to make themselves avail­ to some doubles and quads that “We’re not looking to usurp ♦ Schmidt also detailed a res­ able to their fellow freshmen. service, according to a Midwest offer private bathrooms. anything from admissions or olution his task force is com­ “We’re going to need I the stu­ Construction press release. The dorm also features a sec­ the Provost’s Office,” Lewis pleting. The resolution deals dents! help in doing this. We can Lucas Oil Stadium, the new sta­ ond-floor chapel with a vaulted said. with installing Pharos printers do nothing without the support of dium built for the Indianapolis ceiling. in all dorms, and Schmidt said the freshman class. It is our job, Colts, was designated as the The hall was named after 1952 In other CLC news: while the printers may not be not to lead them, but to support Overall Project of the Year. alumnus and donor Raymond ♦ Nicole O’Connor, student seen as a need, they are always them,” Phelan said. The 128 submitted projects Duncan. government Parliamentarian convenient. He told The Observer the mem­ were divided into categories to Residents recently decided and chair of the Task Force on “I think we’ve come up with bers of the FCC want “to do our allow the juries to better judge upon the “Highlanders” as the Student Safety said her task enough issues” to get the reso­ absolute best to make ... what the the merits of comparable proj­ West Quad dorm’s official mascot. force has developed plans to lution passed, Schmidt said. kids would like do ... a reality.” ects, according to Midwest launch a Web site for student Construction. Contact John Tierney at living off campus. Contact Aaron Steiner at Contact Sarah Mervosh at Duncan Hall currently houses j tierne [email protected] The Web site will feature [email protected] [email protected]

In his response, Jenkins However, the University said he spent years toiling for school would want to be praised the University’s social remains invested in HEI, HEI Hotels. known as a hotel that treats Hotels investment policy and suggest­ prompting the Coalition for “I was a rank and file for its workers unjustly,” he said. continued from page 1 ed the students begin meeting Economic Justice to invite the many years, meaning I was a Estrada said one of the with Notre II o t e 1 worker myself in the hotel workers major demands was its contributed capital from Dame’s Chief Workers industry,” he said. for card check neutrality university endowments, from Investment “They shared their Rising move­ Ancheta said it was impor­ agreement in all negotiations. schools such as Harvard, Officer Scott stories of how the m ent and tant for students support the “A card check neutrality Brown, Michigan and Notre Malpass. four actual workers because without that agreement is an agreement Dame. HEI touts Notre Dame “Our p o si­ workload has increased workers from support, the w here the as one of its top investors. tion regarding under HEI and how H E I ’ s movement would workers ask The Coalition for Economic these types of they’ve cut back on the Meridian likely fail. the company to issues is well Hotel in San “We came to Justice had previously raised “The workers can’t do sign a s ta te ­ concerns over Notre Dame’s know n and staff working there, Francisco — talk to you guys ment saying stake in HEI when they deliv­ unambiguous: basically increasing the Richard so basically we it alone. ” there will be a ered a personal letter to A situation in work for everyone else. ” Quan, Vincent can work togeth­ fair process so University President Fr. John which we find Mac, Eliza er,” he said. “We Michael Ancheta that everything Jenkins. that the legal­ C hang and just want to let will be neu­ HEI hotels employee “I think the big thing, and ly p ro te c te d Tatiana Estrada Michael you guys know tral,” she said. this is how we said it when we rig h ts of Coalition member Ancheta — to their help is “There won’t sent the letter to Fr. Jenkins, w o rk ers are campus. greatly appreci­ be any intimi­ is that we want Notre Dame to infringed “They ated because dation tactics, be a stellar university that upon is unacceptable,” shared their stories of how the their support is definitely sig­ and instead of going through makes a stand on the issue of Jenkins said in his letter. workload has increased under nificant in our campaign. The the secret ballot election labor rights,” Coalition for Angulo said he has met with HEI and how they’ve cut back workers can’t do it alone.” process, workers can just sign Economic Justice member Malpass and felt that his con­ on the staff working there, Ancheta said he agreed with onto cards and [when there’s Michael Angulo said. “That is cerns were taken seriously. basically increasing the work the Coalition’s call for divest­ enough signatures] the union what the Catholic Church has “He’s very open, has done a for everyone else,” Coalition ment from HEI Hotels until is established.” done, that’s what people of lot of good research, and has member Tatiana Estrada said. they enact fair labor prac­ Le said the problems actual­ good conscience in this coun­ been very supportive,” Angulo Quan, a former hotel worker tices. ly run much deeper, including try have always done.” said. who is now a union organizer, “I don’t think that this major violations of privacy. “They actually clock the time for how long they spend at the restrooms,” he said. “There are serious privacy issues.” Le also told The Observer that HEI hires an outside com­ pany to hold captive audience meetings, where workers are forced to listen to anti-union rhetoric. “The main reason the rights are being violated is, just like freedom of speech, we have the right to not listen to what The Sari Soldiers Directed by Julie Bridgham 90 min. NR you say,” he said. Director/Producer Julie Bridgham will Introduce her Him and will discuss THE SARI SOLDIERS following the first screening. Sophomore David Rivera, who attended the event, said Filmed over three years during the most historic and pivotal time In Nepal's modern history, THE SARI SOLDIERS he supported the Hotel Is an extraordinary story of six women's courageous efforts to shape Nepal's future In the midst of an escalating civil war against Maoist Insurgents, and the King's crackdown on civil liberties. Workers Rising movement, adding Notre Dame has a When Devi, mother of a 1 5-year-old girl, witnesses her niece being tortured and murdered by the Royal Nepal Army, she speaks publicly about responsibility as a Catholic the atrocity. The army abducts her daughter In retaliation, and Devi embarks on a struggle to uncover her daughter's fate and see Justice done. university to avoid unethical The film follows her and five other brave women, Including Maoist Commander Krantl; Royal Nepal Army Officer Rajanl; Krishna, a monarchist businesses. from a rural community who leads a rebellion against the Maoists; Mandlra, a human rights lawyer; and Ram Kumarl, a young student activist “I had heard about the HEI shaping the protests to reclaim democracy. campaign that had already Friday, November 14, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. been going on, and for a Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center school that has a $7 billion endowment that has a lot of Tickets; $3 for students, $5 for faculty and staff • TICKET OFFICE: 631.2800 • PERFORMINGARTS.ND.EDU major influence, especially a Catholic university, I believe there is a major obligation to I V O r t d 1 k n o w n o do something about this,” Ui€?U> i b o u n d a r ie s Rivera said. World View i& an initiative from the Office of the President to promote constructive I UN IV E R S IT Y OP DEBARTOLO dialogue about issues of race, class, ethnicity, religion, and gender through the arts. ) NOTRE DAME PERFORM ING ARTS CENTER Office of the Presiden t Contact Joseph McMahon at [email protected] W o r l d & n a t io n Tuesday, November 11, 2008 COMPILED FROM Tri E OBSERVER'S WIRE SERVICES page 5

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Iraq suffers deadliest attack in weeks BAGHDAD — A suicide bomber Monday Obama vists Bush in White House struck a crowd rushing to help schoolgirls trapped in a bus by an earlier bombing. The Interior Ministry said at least 31 people were Obama, Bush and their wives take part in traditional tour; begin transfer of power killed — the deadliest in a string of blasts that raise doubts about Iraqi security forces as the U.S. prepares to reduce troops. Associated Press The ministry said another 71 people were wounded in the twin blasts, the deadliest attack WASHINGTON — All smiles in Baghdad in six weeks. A third bomb exploded and compliments, President­ about 130 yards (meters) from the scene in the elect Obama and his wife, mostly Shiite Kasrah section of north Baghdad Michelle, called on President but caused no casualties, police said. Bush and first lady Laura No group claimed responsibility for the attacks Bush Monday in a White during the morning rush hour. But suspicion fell House visit that was part on al-Qaida in Iraq, which has made suicide political ritual, part practical bombings against Shiite civilians its signature introduction and a striking attack. symbol of the historic trans­ In recent weeks, there has been an uptick in fer of power to come. small-scale bombings in Baghdad. An Associated The president and Obama Press tally showed at least 19 bombings in the talked war and financial cri­ city this month as of Sunday, compared with 28 sis. Laura Bush and Michelle for all of October and 22 in September. Obama talked about raising daughters in the nation’s 2.000 year old ring found in Israel most famous house. JERUSALEM — A luxurious gold, pearl and Then Obama flew back to emerald earring provides a new visual clue Chicago to work on setting up about the life of the elite in Jerusalem some the new administration that 2.000 years ago. will take over on Jan. 20. And its discovery was a true eureka moment Mrs. Obama went out hunt­ for excavators. ing a new school for the kids, The piece was found beneath a parking lot visiting two of the capital next to the walls of Jerusalem’s Old City. It city’s best-known private dates to the Roman period just after the time of schools. Jesus, said Doron Ben-Ami, who directed the If first impressions matter, dig. Obama and his wife dis­ The earring was uncovered in a destroyed played one similarity to the Byzantine structure built centuries after the super-punctual Bushes, piece was made, showing it was likely passed pulling up to the White down through generations, he said. House’s South Portico 11 minutes early. The couples traded warm and easy greet­ ings in the crisp autumn sun­ N ational N ew s shine, with the wives exchanging pleasantries about the fall hues each wore Inauguration tickets not to be scalped — Mrs. Bush in a brown WASHINGTON — The senator overseeing dress and Mrs. Obama in a Barack Obama’s swearing-in ceremony said red one. President Bush walks into the White House with President-elect Obama for a private meeting Monday she’s writing to Internet sites like eBay While Obama and Bush, in Monday. The historical meeting stood as a symbol of the transfer of power. asking them not to sell scalped inauguration business suits, proceeded tickets. waving and smiling down the Office, with no handlers or White House press secre­ sition of government in light Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., also said she’s White House Colonnade for staff. It was Obama’s first tary Dana Perino said that of the nation’s many critical crafting a bill that would make a federal crime of nearly two hours of private time in the storied work­ Bush described the meeting economic and security chal­ selling tickets to the historic event Jan. 20. talks, Mrs. Obama and Mrs. space, even though he had as “constructive, relaxed and lenges,” she said. Feinstein, who chairs the Joint Congressional Bush had their own agenda: been to the White House pre­ friendly,” covering problems Such White House meet­ Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, said she talk of raising children in viously for events. at home and abroad, and ings have a history going foresees overwhelming demand for the 240,000 most unusual circumstances. Neither the Bushes nor the that he personally pledged a back decades. They are dis­ available tickets and has heard reports they may Mrs. Bush conducted a tour Obamas spoke to reporters, smooth transition. Bush gave cussions that can range be sold for as much as $40,000 online. of the living quarters of the and details about their meet­ Obama a sneak peek at wherever the two men The tickets are supposed to be free to the pub­ historic mansion and made ings were few. White House highlights, such choose, whether focused on lic and distributed through congressional offices. introductions to the army of The president and presi­ as the Lincoln Bedroom and specific issues, how best to residence staff who look after dent-elect talked about an the president’s office in the make decisions, the extraor­ Priest agrees to pay sex-abuse victims first families. automotive industry now in residence, after their hour- dinary resources that accom­ SPOKANE, Wash. — A former priest Michelle Obama had toured deep crisis, mortgages and plus in the Oval Office. pany any American presi­ accused in many of the child sex-abuse the White House before with the prospect of a second eco­ Obama transition spokes­ dent, the special weight of the claims that bankrupted the Spokane, daughters Mafia, who is 10, nomic stimulus package, woman Stephanie Cutter said office or even the secrets Wash., Catholic diocese has agreed to pay and Sasha, who is 7. But the according to two officials the president-elect thanked about the building that few $5 million to victims, who’ll likely never be two women had never met. familiar with their conversa­ Bush for both his hospitality people are privy to. It’s also a paid. The 43rd president and the tion. The officials wanted and transition help. “They chance to establish personal Even though Patrick O’Donnell doesn't man who will be the 44th —- anonymity so they could had a broad discussion about rapport between near­ have the money he agreed to pay, a lawyer and first black — commander speak candidly about a pri­ the importance of working strangers, though that is by for some two dozen victims says getting the in chief met alone in the Oval vate conversation. together throughout the tran­ no means guaranteed. former priest to own up to his actions will help them put the abuse behind them. “I think we achieved our goal, which was to get a judgm ent and hopefully we can deprive him of as many assets as we can,” E lection 2 0 0 8 the victims' lawyer, Timothy Kosnoff, said Monday. Obama plans to close Guantanamo Local N ew s Associated Press fill his pledge of shutting down team has been championed by legal Boy left in Nebraska returned Guantanamo, the plan could require scholars from both political parties. But WASHINGTON — President-elect INDIANAPOLIS — The South Bend Tribune the creation of a new legal system to as details surfaced Monday, it drew Obama’s advisers are crafting plans to reports an 8-year-old Wabash County boy left handle the classified information inher­ criticism from Democrats who oppose close the Guantanamo Bay prison and at an Omaha hospital under Nebraska’s safe ent in some of the most sensitive cases. creating a new legal system and from prosecute terrorism suspects in the haven law has been returned to authorities Many of the about 250 Guantanamo Republicans who oppose bringing ter­ U.S., a plan the Bush administration in Indiana. detainees are cleared for release, but rorism suspects to the U.S. mainland. said Monday was easier said than done. A court hearing is scheduled for Friday in the Bush administration has not able Obama foreign policy adviser Denis Under the plan being crafted inside Wabash County to determine what happens been to find a country willing to take McDonough said the president-elect Obama’s camp, some detainees would to the boy next. them. wants Guantanamo closed, but no deci­ be released and others would be Officials with Nebraska’s Department of Advisers participating directly in the sion has been made “about how and charged in U.S. courts, where they Health and Human Services Division of planning spoke on condition of where to try the detainees, and there is would receive constitutional rights and Children and Family Services said the boy anonymity because the plans aren’t no process in place to make that deci­ open trials. But, underscoring the diffi­ was left by his mother Thursday morning at final. sion until his national security and legal cult decisions Obama must make to ful­ The plan being developed by Obama’s Bergan Mercy Hospital. teams are assembled.” page 6 The Observer ♦ NEWS Tuesday, November 11, 2008

dents who were involved with Sophomore Liz Brown had the program and had their a similar experience with her Harvard considering Sisters friend pass away have been friendship with Sister Marie continued from page 1 involved in the funerals and Bernadette Rogers, who attended their wakes, Sister passed away on Oct. 15. cuttting spending the Web site, but if students Schultz said. “I went once a week every don’t know it’s there, they One student involved in the week all last year,” she said, would have no way of finding program, junior Brooke “and then this year I kept out about this, she said. Druktenis developed a meaning to get over there Economy hurting University's endowmentIt’s “just communicating,” friendship with Sister and then she passed away Sister Shultz said. “Students Margery Mitternight, who before I could see her.” don’t have to open the e- passed away on Sept. 16, she She was sent a personal e- mails if they don’t want to,” said. mail from Sister Welsh she said. “I had been before the rest of the school The idea is to visiting Sister was informed, she said. keep students Margery for “I went to the Mass and I involved with 12 m onths processed to the gravesite their founders, ‘Without the Sisters, (even over and was there for the burial Sister Schultz w e w ouldn’t exist. ” the summer and had lunch with the said. since I was Sisters afterwards,” she said. “Here’s the working here “The Sisters were amaz­ Liz Brown group who are in South ing,” in helping her feel bet­ our sponsoring SMC sophomore Bend). She ter, she said. body, they’ve w as bed- “She had gotten to the served through bound, so it point where she was not out the world,” was easy to remembering people,” and and they deserve to be find time in her schedule for which Brown said helped her remembered, she said. me to come visit, which is not assuage some of her guilt for The on-campus Convent, always true since the Sisters not being able to see her which happens to be the of the Holy Cross are so before she passed away. “Motherhouse of the congre­ active for the most part,” Brown says that she still gation,” according to Sister Druktenis said in an e-mail. goes to visit Sister Rogers’ Schultz, is a vital part of the She was informed of her grave once a week. Saint Mary’s community. friends’ death and was in “It still kind of gets me now Keeping students informed attendance at the funeral, and then, the fact that I can’t and involved with the Sisters she said. physically see her,” she said. is important, she said. “Sister Margery’s funeral Brown said she approves of “Because Saint Mary’s is so was the first funeral I had the new e-mails that inform closely [tied to the SistersJ, ever been to so it was tough students of the passing of this has more meaning for for me since she was the first Sisters, because it lets stu ­ students here,” she said. person I have ever had to dents be more involved as a One program that has grieve and celebrate the life community with the Sisters. helped - with building student of. The Sisters of the Holy “Without the Sisters we relationships with the Sisters Cross’ funerals are truly a wouldn’t exist,” she said. is the Friends With Sisters celebration of life and I was program, organized by Sister surprised at how upbeat the Contact Mandi Stirone at Louisita Welsh. Many stu­ funeral was,” she said. [email protected] AP This photo shows Langdell Hall at Harvard University, where the economic downturn is causing reduced revenue from the endowment.

The school intends to imple­ Associated Press ment initiatives to make edu­ Visit The Observer's Web site at BOSTON — Harvard cation affordable to students University is considering from low- and middle-income spending cuts because the families, and will ensure that ndsmcobserver.com economic slowdown may those with income below reduce federal grants and the $60,000 will pay nothing to school’s substantial endow­ send children to Harvard ment, President Drew Faust College. Those earning up to said Monday. $180,000 can expect to pay Harvard’s endowment post­ no more than about 10 per­ ed an 8.6 percent return and cent of their income, she said. grew to $36.9 billion in the Graduate and professional fiscal year that ended June schools will keep financial aid 30. The school, however, lost budgets at current levels. 12.7 percent on its U.S. stock Harvard’s efforts to address WHY CHOOSE A MINOR OR A SUPPLEMENTARY MAJOR portfolio and 12.1 percent on the economic downturn mir­ IN LATINO STUDIES AT ND? its foreign equity portfolio ror w hat is happening else­ during that time. Faust’s where in the country, includ­ spokesman on Monday ing other Ivy League schools. Changes in American demography make it imperative for professionals and declined to say much the While wealthy schools can leaders, in all fields, to understand the politics, economics, and cultures of endowment has lost during fare better in a downturn, the US Latino/Hispanic community. Health professionals, for example, are the current economic turmoil. they are also seen as vulnera­ already implementing programs tailored to the needs of US Still, Faust warned in an e- ble to prolonged market Latinos/Hispanics; the private sector is recognizing their growing purchasing rnail to faculty, staff and stu­ slumps because they tend to dents that “we must recog­ fund a greater portion of power; and policymakers and political leaders have come to realize that nize that Harvard is not their budget from their Latinos/Hispanics may play a decisive role in the US electoral vote. invulnerable to the seismic endowment. financial shocks in the larger Dartmouth College has The minor or the supplementary major in Latino studies will deepen stu­ world. Our own economic announced that it will cut dents’ knowledge of the cultures, art, history, literature, religious life, politi­ landscape has been signifi­ spending after its endow­ cantly altered.” ment, which also makes up cal expression, and public policy issues of nearly 40 million “We need to be prepared to about a third of its budget, Latinos/H ispanics in the United States. absorb unprecedented lost $220 million. That endowment losses and plan school’s trustees blamed the The programs encourage research into new issues such as changing immigra­ for a period of greater finan­ loss on poor returns on stocks tion patterns, remittances, emerging transnational communities, and cultural cial restraint,” she said. and bonds because of the Harvard’s is the nation’s Wall Street meltdown. flows between Latinos/Hispanics in the United States and their families’ largest university endowment Last week. Brown countries of origin. and provides about a third of University announced a hiring the annual operating budget. freeze through January, and While the emphasis is on domestic communities, consideration of globaliza­ Faust said the school is look­ said it would review its capi­ tion, immigration, and border issues introduces an international dimension. ing at ways to cut spending tal budget to determine which and will review compensation projects could be delayed. costs, which account for near­ Cornell University also For more information contact Yolanda Lizardi Marino, Director of Academic ly half of the budget. recently announced a 90-day Affairs, Institute for Latino Studies, 230 McKenna Hall; (574) 631-0940; or at H arvard also is review ing halt of construction projects [email protected]. its ambitious expansion pro­ and a pause on hiring staff lniMlw(f Winn sWid.\ gram, including plans members from outside the IN S T IT U T E /01 announced early last year to university through the end of expand across the Charles March. River from its Cambridge “Virtually every college and campus into Alison, she said. university, their budgets are "We will need to plan and under strain, stress, for a act in ways that reflect that variety of reasons,” said reality, to assure that we con­ Matthew Hamill, a vice presi­ tinue to advance our priori­ dent of the National ties for teaching, research Association of College and UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME Latino and service,” she said. Business University Officers. UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME T % T h e O bserv er rvT TCT IVTt C C

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M a r k et R e c a p Stocks Feds' bailout for AIG grows to $150B

J o n e s 8,870 .54 73.27 Insurance company loan reaches record high for private company Up: Same: Down: CompositeVolume: Associated Press 1,155 81 2,372 375,835,,819 AMEX 1,428.08 +2.34 WASHINGTON — When the government offered NASDAQ 1,616.74 -30.66 an emergency loan to NYSE 5,802.05 -69.93 insurer American S&P 500 919.21 -11.78 International Group in September, eyebrows NIKKEI (Tokyo) 8,821.23 -260.20 shot up at the $85 billion FTSE 100 (London)4,403.92 +38.96 price tag. Now it looks like pocket change. The size of the AIG COMPANY %CHANGE $GAIN PRICE lifeline swelled to more S&P DEP RECEIPTS (SPY) -1.31 -1.23 92.63 than $150 billion on AMER INTL GROUP INC (AIG) +8.06 +0.17 2.28 Monday, a record for a private company. But the POWERSHARES (QQQQ) -1.35 -0.42 30.77 head of the broader FINANCIAL SEE SPDR (XLF) -2.95 -0.42 13.80 financial rescue package was cool to other com pa­ nies reaching for a piece 10-YEAR NOTE -0.53 -0.020 3.760 of the bailout pie. 13-WEEK BILL -31.03 -0.090 0.200 The new AIG package includes a $40 billion 30-YEAR BOND -1.10 -0.047 4.214 chunk of the $700 billion 5-YEAR NOTE -2.11 -0.054 2.504 financial bailout. It’s the first time money from the big rescue bill has LIGHT CRUDE ($/bbl.) + 1.37 62.41 gone to any company GOLD ($/Troy oz.) + 12.30 476.50 other than a bank. General Motors, Ford PORK BELLIES (cents/lb.) -1.90 84.20 and Chrysler, burning through cash and bleed­ ing jobs, are prodding YEN 97.8050 the government for more EURO 0.7871 help. The leaders of the House and Senate have CANADIAN DOLLAR 1.1988 urged Treasury BRITISH POUND 0.6413 Secretary Henry Paulson to get some of the $700 billion to the Big Three. The automakers, cov­ ering all their options, AP In B r ie f are also pushing to get New York S tate Attorney General Andrew Cuomo spoke to Wall Street in October, telling help as part of a new, AIG to do away with unnecessary expenses. DHL cuts 9,500 American jobs multibillion-dollar stim­ ATLANTA — Delivery company DHL, hit by ulus package for the help retool auto plants to of credit card company to AIG was $85 billion, heavy losses and fierce competition, is signifi­ economy if Democrats build more fuel-efficient American Express Co. to and the Fed added a $38 cantly reducing its air and ground operations push it through Congress vehicles. become a bank holding billion loan in October. in the U.S. and cutting 9,500 American jobs, when a lame-duck ses­ Neel Kashkari, the company. But that has not been leaving rivals like FedEx, UPS and the U.S. sion convenes next interim head of the $700 Although the new sta­ enough to firm up the Postal Service to fight over the customers it week. billion bailout program, tus will subject the com­ company, which is so big will stop serving. President-elect Barack was cool to the idea of pany to greater regulato­ and interconnected to The decision announced Monday could lead Obama has said his tran­ funneling the money to ry scrutiny, American other firms that its fail­ to higher shipping prices and greatly scale sition team would companies beyond banks Express will also gain ure would devastate the back a possible venture between UPS and explore options to pro­ and AIG. access to the Fed’s emer­ economy. DHL, the fourth-largest shipper of packages in vide relief to the auto "This morning’s action gency lending program. Under the new plan, the U.S. industry, and President with AIG was a one-off The company, which last the Fed will provide $60 Deutsche Post AG, the German parent of Bush’s press secretary event necessary for month announced plans billion in loans. The DHL, said it will no longer offer U.S. domestic- said Monday the White financial stability. It is to slash its global work Treasury will provide only air and ground services as of Jan. 30, House would "listen to" not the establishment of force, has been hard hit $40 billion to buy up though it said international shipping to and Congress if they try to a new program," he said by the credit crisis as preferred stock. And the from the U.S. would continue. help automakers. at a financial conference even the more affluent government will spend DHL has tried to be a major player in the Any money would be in New York. consumers the company close to $53 billion to U.S. since it bought Airborne Inc.’s ground on top of the $25 billion In a separate develop­ caters to struggle to pay buy up mortgage-backed delivery network for $1.05 billion in 2003, in loans that Congress ment late Monday, the off their debts. assets and other AIG but it has lagged in the air and ground m ar­ passed in September to Fed granted the request The original Fed loan contracts on debt. kets combined, analysts said.

Club for ultra-rich files bankruptcy BILLINGS, Mont. — The Yellowstone Club, an exclusive mountain retreat for the ultra­ rich, said it filed for bankruptcy Monday Circuit City files for bankruptcy after failing to secure new financing — underscoring that even the elite can’t Associated Press Financial Officer Bruce H. Besanko and replaced them with lower-paid escape the country’s current economic trou­ cited three factors: erosion of ven­ workers, a move analysts said bles. RICHMOND, Va. — Facing pres­ dor confidence, decreased liquidity could backfire, hurting morale and Spokesman Bill Keegan said the club filed sure from vendors and consumers and the global economic crisis. driving away customers. for Chapter 11 protection in federal bank­ who a re n ’t spending, Circuit City "Without immediate relief, the While the retail industry overall ruptcy court in Montana. The move came Stores Inc. filed for bankruptcy company is concerned that it will is facing what’s expected to be the just two months after the club announced an protection Monday as it heads into not receive goods for Black Friday weakest holiday season in ambitious expansion plan through a part­ the busy holiday season with hopes and the upcoming holiday season, decades, Circuit City’s struggles nership with the Arizona-based Discovery that the move will help it survive. which could cause irreparable have intensified as nervous con­ Land Company. Under Chapter 11 protection, the harm to the company and its sumers spend less and credit has The gated, millionaires-only club on nation’s second-biggest electronics stakeholders," Besanko said in the become tighter. 13,400 acres in Montana’s Gallatin retailer can keep operating while filing. At a hearing in Richmond, U.8. Mountains boasts a private ski hill and golf it develops a reorganization plan. Its shares fell 14 cents, or about Bankruptcy Judge Kevin course. Opened in 1999, it counts former Its Canadian operations also filed 56 percent, to 11 cents on Monday Huennekens granted Circuit City Vice President Dan Quayle and Microsoft co­ for similar protection. before being halted. interim approval to secure $1.1 founder Bill Gates among its 340 members. The company also said it cut 700 Circuit City, which has had only billion in debtor-in-possession In a statem ent to The Associated Press, more jobs at its Richmond, Va., one profitable quarter in the past loans while it is in bankruptcy pro­ the club said it had been unable to secure headquarters, after announcing a year, has faced significant declines tection. Those funds, needed to financing arrangements with its creditors week ago that it would close 20 in traffic and heightened competi­ stock merchandise and pay and bondholders. It plans to reorganize its percent of its stores and lay off tion from rival Best Buy Co. and employees, replace a $1.3 billion finances and emerge from bankruptcy "as thousands of workers. others. The company laid off about asset-backed loan the company soon as possible," the statement said. In court documents, Chief 3,400 retail employees last year had been using. T" T he O bserver page 8 V ie w p o in t Tuesday, November 11, 2008

T he O bserver Tim Independent, Daily Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary's The elusive mandate PO. Box 779, Notre Dame, IN 46556 With hyper-liboral Senator Barack following of hero-worshippers and a National Journal’s 27th annual vote rat­ 024 South Dining Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556 Obama ascending to the presidency, in press that caters to his every whim. ings, Obama was hands-down the most E d i t o r in C h ie f conjunction with a near filibuster-proof But the term “change” does not imply liberal member of the Senate in 2007. C hris H ine majority in the Senate and a clear majori­ any concrete policy initiatives or solutions But the language he has used to pander

M a n a g in g E d i t o r B u s in e s s M a n a g e r ty in the House, Democrats can now rel­ to the problems our nation now faces. to voters indicates the necessity of Jay Fitzpatrick John Donovan ish in a victory that When Obama declares, “the change we appealing to their center-right tenden­ affirms the princi­ need is coming,” what he has in mind cies. A s s t . M a n a g in g E d i t o r ; Katie Kohler ples they hold most may not coincide with what many in this Perhaps in addition to acquiring more A s s t . M a n a g in g E d i t o r ; Deirtlrc Krasula dear: bigger gov­ country believe should be done. His cam­ votes, Obama was hoping to gain favor

N e w s E d i t o r ; Jenn M etz ernment, spineless paign was built upon a message that res­ with conservatives so that they will go foreign policy, and onated with voters precisely because it along with his leftist agenda as president. V ie w p o i n t E d i t o r ; Kara King increased spending was so vague. He has already begun to set the biparti­ S p o r t s E d i t o r s : Dan Murphy on ineffective social I The truth remains that the majority of san tone for his administration during his Bill B rink programs. w . Americans are not on the same page as victory speech by insisting that we “resist SCENE E d i t o r : Analise l ipari In the deeply pro­ Obama when it comes to governing phi­ the temptation to fall back on the same S a in t M a r y ’s E d i t o r : Liz Harter found words of Bob losophy. This fact becomes evident when partisanship and pettiness and immaturi­ P h o t o E d i t o r : Jessica Lee the Builder, “Yes Christie one looks back to some of his own cam­ ty that has poisoned our politics for so paign rhetoric, which seems at times to long.” Just days later, he appointed Rahm G r a p h ic s E d i t o r : M ary Jesse we can!” P esavento Or can they? embrace much of the traditional Emanuel; former Clinton advisor, Freddie A d v e r t i s in g M a n a g e r : Maddie Boyer In the back of Guest Republican Party platform. For example, Mac board member from 2000 to 2001, A d D e s ig n M a n a g e r : Mary Jesse their collective Columnist instead of standing behind his preferred and notoriously foul-mouthed partisan C o n t r o l l e r : Stacey Gill mind, there Marxist aspirations of “spreading the hack; to the position of chief of staff. S y s t e m s A dministrator : Mike Moriarity remains the stub­ wealth around. ” he chose to market his A wide gap exists between Obama’s born fact that Obama managed to clinch income redistribution program as a “tax claims to champion bipartisanship and O f f i c e M a n a g e r & G e n e r a l I n f o (574)631-7471 the election on November 4th largely by cut.” Don’t believe me? Then try explain­ his actions. Unfortunately, he has con­ F a x riding a wave of personal popularity and ing how he plans to cut taxes for 95% of vinced most Americans that he will lead (574)631-6927 widespread resentment toward the previ­ working families when a third of them in a manner that transcends the partisan A d v e r t i s i n g ous administration. He campaigned, not don’t pay income taxes, yet will receive a divide, which does not give him the (574) 631-6900 [email protected] as a Democrat, but as a symbol of a new, government check if his plan is imple­ authority to implement the radical agen­ E d i t o r i n C h i e f (574) 631-4542 bipartisan era that transcends the petty mented. da he managed to de-emphasize during M a n a g i n g e d i t o r political bickering of the past. And He also insists that he will go through the campaign. It seems that his definition (574) 631-4541 [email protected] although his electoral and popular vote the federal budget “line by line” and of bipartisan involves building support for A s s i s t a n t M a n a g i n g E d i t o r victories were decisive, the question of eliminate every ineffective program to cut liberal policies among moderates instead (574)631-4324 what his election means for the direction spending (considering the fact that appro­ of trying to compromise with the oppos­ B u s i n e s s O f f i c e of his presidency has yet to be answered. priations bills contain tens of thousands ing party by presenting his plans with a (574) 631-5313 N e w s D e s k If we attempt to look to Obama’s cam­ of pages, this would be an enormous feat deceptive twist. (574) 631-5323 [email protected] paign for some clues, we are left just as in and of itself). Balanced budgets have History has not been kind to presidents V i e w p o i n t D e s k mystified. His call to arms can be traditionally been associated with fiscal who overstep their authority. If Obama (574) 631-5303 [email protected] summed up in a single word: change. But conservatism, a philosophy that Obama, interprets his win as an overwhelming S p o r t s D e s k let’s face it, when vying for the presidency who sponsored or cosponsored 144 bills mandate for liberalism and aggressively (574) 631-4543 [email protected] when the approval rating of the outgoing that would have increased federal spend­ attempts to reconstruct the government S c e n e D e s k (574) 631-4540 [email protected] incumbent from the opposite party has ing by $75 billion annually and proposed in this manner, he risks losing much of S a i n t M a r y 's D e s k flat-lined around 28 percent, the cam­ $292,954 billion in new spending during his popular support, along with any smc.l@ nd.edu paign script was practically written for the campaign, hardly favors. Unless he chance to make the change he promised P h o t o D e s k him. All any Democratic nominee had to deems national defense, the only policy a reality. (574) 631-8767 [email protected] do was avoid any fatal missteps and the area in which Obama seems to support S y s t e m s & W e b A dministrators (574)631-8839 election would be gift-wrapped and deliv­ spending cuts, an ineffective program ered directly into his or her hands. that should be abolished, he is going to Christie Pesavento is a Political Science Add a touch of inspirational narrative, have a very difficult time achieving the major, and can be reached at O b s e r v e r o n l in e a pinch of promises to transcend partisan “net spending cuts” he promised to cpesaven@nd. edu. www.ndsmcobserver.com bickering, and a dash of moving rhetoric achieve during the third debate. 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Le t t e r s to the E ditor Tropic Thunder: not so funny Take a step back

The summer before my freshman year here at Notre Dame, I volunteered at the Special We all know that Thanksgiving is just around the corner. I love this Olympics Games. I helped in the skills division of tennis. One particular athlete, Ben, was day. What are the first thoughts that this holiday brings to mind? Food, very excited to go first. He came out on the court, and I asked him if he needed any practice obviously. Gathering with family, playing football with the cousins, rounds. Ben confidently replied, “No, I’m ready!” Ben completed his challenges and was cooking classic dishes, and discussing religion and politics are just a pretty good at all of them. I complimented him on his skill and he proudly responded, “ I few of the day’s activities. At some point, however, I do sit back and know I'm good, I’m PERFECT!” Truer words have never been spoken. Ben had Down syn­ thank God for all He has given me (and I should be doing this more drome. often). Family, friends, faith, freedom, education, health, and the list This past week SUB movies hosted the film, Tropic Thunder. This film repeatedly degrades goes on and on. But there is one especially prized gift that God has ' those with disabilities. Men and women with disabilities are the greatest gift God has given given my family: two incredible people with special needs. to our world. They are full of pure, unconditional, perfect love. My sister, Marita, has physi­ My brother Patrick has Asberger’s Syndrome, a high functioning form cal and mental handicaps. While some students here at Notre Dame struggle with trying to of Autism. My sister Meg has Acondroplasia, a form of dwarfism. These make the division one sports team, Marita struggles with walking. While students here two people may be the greatest blessings in my life. And that’s why it struggle with Aristotle’s philosophy, Marita struggles with learning how to read. While stu­ hurts so much when I hear daily the words “retarded” and “midget” dents here struggle with relationships and learning how to love one another—well Marita’s thrown around. It hurts because I have lived through the suffering they got that one covered. Marita never gives up—not only can she walk, but she can run and have endured from this reckless or malicious use of language. I suspect play sports too. Not only can she read, but she writes her own stories and spells a whole lot that we all react similarly when someone mocks or demeans one of our better than I do. Not only does she love, but she loves unconditionally, unselfishly, and unre­ siblings - for any reason. I think that most, if not all, of us immediately servedly. She sees people for who they are, not for what they look like or what they wear or become defensive and want to support our siblings. At least that’s how how smart or athletic they are. She simply loves the person. Marita never makes fun of any­ I respond every time I hear those words used in disparaging or nega­ one — but each day when I walk around campus, I hear people using the word “retarded” tive contexts. with a negative connotation. I am so grateful for Pat and Meg in my life. I wish everyone could I see our beloved Notre Dame sponsoring a film, Tropic Thunder, that openly degrades have the gift of someone with special needs in their family life. Those those with disabilities. If a movie openly made fun of Jewish people or black people or with special needs have a deep, genuine love of life. They may lack women we wouldn’t show it—it would be deemed as offensive. So why, when a movie openly intellectual or physical capabilities, but their abilities to love and to makes fun of those with disabilities, is it deemed as funny? It’s not funny—it’s hurtful. It’s forgive are admirable. They are much younger than I am, but I sincere­ degrading a group of people who should be praised and commended by society—not made ly look up to each of them. So, I invite all of us to take a step back, fun of. This is a Catholic university named after our Blessed Mother—and right now, I’m thank God for all He has given us and reflect upon ways we may misuse pretty sure she is ashamed of us. words and submit to stereotypes that really do inflict great harm to those with special needs and to their Creator. Thanks Pat and Meg for being who you two are. Mary Forr sophomore Mary Conroy Pasquerilla West Nov. 9 Pasquerilla West Nov. 9 Drunken revelry justified by The real American spirit

'Change and Hope' After living through an exhausting presidential campaign and all the good and the ugly connected with it, I just wanted to comment on a bright spot. As an “old grad” who loves Notre Dame and is interested in Last week seemed to be the pinnacle of my campus before finals in anticipation of the existence as an American when I learned end of the semester which I am sure causes the current state of the union and opinions on campus, I must say that Nicole Barson’s letter on “America the Beautiful” in the November 10 from thousands of miles away that Barack small riots here and there amongst excited Obama was to become my future president. I young ladies. “The Observer Email Edition” re-affirms my hope and shows the real became overwhelmed and on the verge of Thus, may I remind Mr. Miller that a presi- spirit of America shining through. This country was founded upon a tears while observing the millions of people dential election happens only every four deep faith in God and trust in His guidance and blessings. cheering for our nation’s soon to be first years and never before has a person of color Congratulation, Nicole, as you have beautifully expressed the greatness African-American president. Although I was in our country accomplished such a feat. I of our democracy and the responsibility of all Americans to continue in watching from a computer all the way from have to admit that I once was an uptight pre- a positive way to support our country, affirm the sacredness of human life, and pray for the well-being of this great nation. Yanji, a small Chinese city conveniently sand- med student who would occasionally get wiched between Russia and North Korea, and annoyed at the random distractions and out- had only two other Americans to share this bursts that would echo the walls of the CoMo Wyn Norris historical occasion with, my overwhelming lounge. But I knew when to soften up and alum happiness could not escape me for several allow chaos to disrupt my studies such as class o f ‘65 days. when the first huge snowfall of the school Nov. 10 Unfortunately, my elation came to a year occurs or during March Madness when screeching halt upon learning of the view- the huge big screen TVs cause havoc among point article titled “Drunken Revelry the hardcore college basketball fans amidst Inappropriate.” Does this student realize the clueless, studious students, what had just happen in our beloved nation Maybe Mr. Miller was a stringent McCain last Tuesday? A smart, intelligent man who supporter, or maybe a hardcore conservative, happens to be black was able to obtain wealthy Republican, or simply does not know arguably the most powerful position in the how to have fun and loosen up when neces- world only several decades after African- sary. Maybe he should have gone back to his Americans were not even allowed to vote. home off-campus to focus on his studies Amidst this, all Mr. Miller can do is worry which seems to be way more important than The Observer is accepting about his studies?! this historic election. Although, I am sure the Yes it is unfortunate that people’s bikes people of South Bend took to the streets as were thrown on trees just as they are well, like the rest of the world did. Who columnist applications for throughout the school year, and that the elec- knows? But in the words of Obama, I can tion celebration distracted the handful of only HOPE that his uptight ways CHANGE in focused students just as dorm parties distract order for him to realize the joy of being a col- the Spring semseter! the dozens of students who choose to sleep or lege student and a proud American under the study on a Friday or Saturday night. I am future guidance of Barack Obama, sure every football weekend, students “run amuck and shout banter” at the top of their lungs in a “drunken frenzy” throughout cam- Eric Sales Are you excited yet? pus when our football team claims victory. alum Furthermore, it is tradition for ND male stu- class o f‘08 dents to gallivant their nude bodies around Nov. 9

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so far this year played both the first lady and an SZYMON RYZNER aspiring porn star, plays Danny’s frustrated girlfriend. Scene Writer The film’s dialogue, particularly lines delivered by The latest in a seemingly endless stream of R-rated Rudd and Thompson, also gives the public many PERFECT comedies is “Role Models”. Starring Paul Rudd, Sean quotable moments such as the “whispering eye.” William Scott and Christopher Mintz-Plasse, “Role Though the story starts with the four characters at Models” provides viewers with an Apatowian humor odds with each other, it culminates in a sentimental and sentimentality hybrid that has been a box office fashion where they gain mutual respect and resolve success since 2005’s “The 40-year-old Virgin”. their problems successfully. The whole film, scattered It’s the story of two co-workers who are forced to with humor throughout, finally reaches it’s pinnacle CAST volunteer their time in a Big Brother Big Sister type moment in a scene that can simply be agency to avoid jail time, after an ener- j^ e interactions described as epic. It’s as though every - i n - moment in the film built up to this last and scene and the payoff is grand pulling from Wheeler (Scott), a careless party boy, characters are the the entire story to create a truly memo­ are then stuck with two of the most dif- core of the film- rable finale. PERFECT ficult prospects the Sturdy Wings pro- h ch aracters This film is quite the stepping stone for gram has to offer. Augie (Mintz-Plasse), eacn Characters all theactors involved. It was truly surpris­ a teenager who is obsessed with live humor relevant to ing to see Paul Rudd and Sean William action role playing, and Ronnie (Bobb’e their personality. Scott, usually accomplices in other films, Thompson), a foul mouthed little boy carry the entirety of this story successfully. who is obsessed with a certain characteristic of the It is hard to imagine any other actors finding so much ROLES female anatomy. success in these roles. Their winning performances in The interactions between these four characters are “Role Models” will perhaps lead to more films for the core of the film: each characters humor relevant them in leading roles. to their personality. Even the supporting cast is Christopher Mintz-Plasse also excels in the role he memorable. Jane Lynch plays an ex-cocaine addict was born to play. He is the perfect pale, scrawny kid who founded Sturdy Wings and gives the two leads a with a lisp, and his acting is top notch. Ronnie lot of trouble while reasserting her dominance (Thompson) no doubt has a future in comedy. His through absurd dialogue. Elizabeth Banks, who has slapping and cursing at immature man-children would be delightful in a reprise of Ronnie in a future feature. Role Models The film is neither directed nor produced by the comedy guru Judd Apatow, but it resembles his tech­ nique quite significantly. The casting reflects strongly Director: David Wain on the direction of the film and each actor plays an all too familiar role but that’s what makes “Role Models” Starring: Paul Rudd, Sean William Scott, work so well. The jokes are fresh, the references and Christopher Mintz-Plasse charming, and the payoff is grand. The actors may play the characters that they have always been known for, but they do it successfully and entertain­ ingly. With a strong supporting cast and an even stronger chemistry between the four main characters the film works. It works, and it’s funny, and the final payoff is legendary.______Contact Szymon Ryzner at [email protected].

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His second film role is His debut was in the In 2009 he will be a supporting He is doing in the recently released extremelypopular cast member of two potential voiceover work "Role Models" where he "Superbad," where he blockbusters. "Year One," a for "How to Train plays a geeky youth that played the awkward nerdy Python-esque comedy taking place Your Dragon", an is obsessed with friend of the two main char­ in biblical times, has Mintz-Plasse anim ated film L.A.I.R.E., Live Action acters. He attended an audi­ playing the role of Isaac alongside based on the Interactive Roleplaying tion with his two high- Michael Cera, Jack Black, Hank novel. Mintz- Explorers. He is fond of a school friends, where, Azaria as Abraham, David Cross Plasse will be the roleplaying "goddess" but despite the lack of a head- as Cain, and Paul Rudd as Abel. voice of the char­ is too afraid to talk to her. shot and any true acting The second film will be "Kick- acter Fish legs. Betrayed and kicked out classes, he was cast. Ass", a film version of a self-paro­ of L.A.l.R.E. he makes a Though his characters dying comic book in which Mintz- Contact Szymon name was Fogell, he will no dram atic com eback in Plasse will fill the role of Kick-Ass' Ryzner at another memorable doubt be forever known as nemesis The Red Mist. [email protected] the Hawaiian organ donor Mintz-Plasse role.

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are catchy and easy to follow. KAITLYN CONWAY “Blame Me! Blame Me!” is a sad | Scene Writer yet impossible to hate song on Opening with the edgy, steady the album. Immediately after guitar rhythm of “The listening to it, it will be impossi­ mmmJ Resistance,” alternative rock ble not to chime in: “Blame me! Help get yourself prepared for those unfortunate run-ins with band Anberlin’s newest album, Blame me!” Another song which “New Surrender” is a fresh is bound to hit the airwaves is icy patches. It's consolation to know th at penguins fall too! affirmation of the band’s talent. “Haight Street,” which fulfills Anberlin has released five the album ’s need for a song albums (if you include their CD about leaving it all behind and Seven-Year-Old: of B-sides, demos, and doing something different and Hood Rat Stuff with My Friends acoustics, “Lost Songs,” in the new. count) since their conception in The songs on the album aren’t 2002, and each one has offered just your usual drivel of heart­ something new to their sound. break and freedom, though. The And each album has been tout­ band has specifically written the ed as better than the last. songs about humanitarian | “New Surrender” is the first efforts they have participated in, album by the band to be asserting the fact in “Burn Out released with a major record Brighter (Northern Lights)” that company. But this did not con­ “This life’s not about me” and “I cern fans. Anberlin has consis­ want to die for som ething.” tently stayed within their genre Anberlin is using their music to while noticeably altering their advocate for something larger sound. The band is not afraid of than the little problems of life. experimenting, and does so with There’s more out there than the skill. In fact, each track on “New everyday problems, and “New Surrender” displays a different Surrender” is Anberlin’s way of aspect of their sound, while telling that to the world. maintaining some of their clas­ Another notable track is “Feel sic touches. The end track, Good Drag,” a rewrite from Fender-benders, angry grandmothers, cops, and a seven-year-old : “Miserabile Visu (Ex Malo their second CD “Never Take Bonum) ” is in the vein of their Friendship Personal” (released priming himself for a life of crime make a hilarious combination. other ending tracks, like in 2005). The mellow rock song “(*Fin),” which concluded their alternates in intensity, starting last CD, “Cities.” As with the soft and intensifying in the cho­ My Hardcore Three Year-Old Brother band’s past final tracks, rus. Alone in this one song, “Miserabile Visu (Ex Malo Anberlin displays their array of Bonum)" is the longest track on talent, both in terms of vocals the album and adds a nice sense and musicianship. of closure to the work as a “New Surrender” can be whole. Additionally, the pop bal­ called nothing but a success. lad “Breathe" is similar to their Anberlin has once again created well-known track “Dismantle. an amazing, diverse album that Repair. ” However, the track has anyone can enjoy. This band is its own new sound as well. talented, and they’re not afraid; While the CD opens with force to show it. Stephen Christian with “The Resistance,” Anberlin has the vocals to carry the quickly displays their diversity songs, and is backed up strongly with a ballad, “Breaking,” instrumentally by band mates which asserts that “You make Deon Rexroat, Joseph Milligan, breaking hearts look so easy,” a Nathan Young, and Christian repetitive line that you will find McAlhaney. This band talent yourself humming as you walk only continues to please fans in down the hall. This is part of the their most recent release.______beauty of Anberlin. No matter Contact Kaitlyn Conway at You think you're hardcore? Well, after checking out this pre-k pageant what their songs are about, they [email protected]. gone wrong, one little brother might just change your mind. New Surrender Yes Dance Released by: Universal Republic Recommended Tracks:“Breathe,” and “Breaking,” Blame Me! Blame Me!”

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NBA Celtics edge Raptors on back of Pierce's strong finish Wade has big fourth quarter to lift Heat over Nets; Roy leads Blazers past Magic; Ford has double-double

sible early against the Celtics. Associated Press The Raptors pushed their BOSTON — Paul Pierce scored advantage to 16 points twice in 22 of his 36 points in the fourth the second quarter, the second quarter to lead the Boston Celtics when O’Neal eclipsed his previous to a 94-87 comeback win over the season-high with two free throws Toronto Raptors on Monday night. to make it 46-30 late in the half. Kevin Garnett added 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Ray Allen Miami 99, New Jersey 94 had 19 points for I be Celtics (7-1). Dwyane Wade scored 19 of his Boston scored 58 points in the 33 points in the fourth quarter, second half after getting just 36 in and the Miami Heat rallied from a the opening 24 minutes. 10-point deficit midway through Jermaine O’Neal recovered the final quarter to beat the New from a rough night in Sunday’s Jersey Nets on Monday night. win over Charlotte, leading the Michael Beasley scored 19 Raptors 14-3) with 23 points and points and Daequan Cook added 11 rebounds. Anthony Parker 15 for the Heat, who are 3-0 at scored 15 and Jason Kapono 14 home for the first time since the for Toronto. 1999-2000 season — and had to With the score tied 84-all, dig deep to get there, after the Boston center Kendrick Perkins, Nets seemed to have the game who had trouble containing completely under control for O’Neal most the game, blocked a much of the second half. turnaround and Pierce hit a Yi Jianlian made a career-best jumper on the other end. giving live 3-pointers and finished with the Celtics an 86-84 lead with 24 points and 10 rebounds for the 1:38 left. Nets, who got 22 points from On the ensuing possession, Vince Carter. New Jersey led by O’Neal lost the ball out of bounds. 10 after Carter connected on a 3- Pierce then hit a 17-footer to give pointer — one of 13 by the Nets — Boston a four-point edge before with 5:48 left, but got outscored putting the game away with a 26-11 the rest of the way. spinning, driving scoop shot that Carter’s layup with 32.5 sec­ made it 90-84 with 34.4 seconds onds left drew New Jersey within Oklahoma City guard Kevin Durant, right, drives the ball on Indiana guard Marquis Daniels in the left. one, but Wade calmly made a 15- first half of the Pacers’ 107-99 win. Durant had 37 points and eight rebounds in the game. Boston, which trailed by 15 footer from the right side 9 sec­ points early in the third quarter onds later, and the Heat held on this one swished — later, and the 2- 1. assists to help the Indiana Pacers and by six entering the fourth, from there. Heat were at 85-84 with 3:09 Trailing 73-72 entering the final beat the Oklahoma City Thunder used a scrappy, trapping halfcourt Down by three, New Jersey had remaining. period, Portland scored the first on Monday night. defense to bottle up the Raptors’ one more chance, but Carter was After being on the other end of 11 points of the fourth quarter, Ford scored 11 points in the offense while going on a 9-2 run called from traveling with 6.7 sec­ the Hack-a-Shaq for so long when fueled by two 3-pointers by Rudy final period as Indiana (3-3) to close the score to 71-70 on onds left — the Nets’ 19th Shaquille O’Neal was with Miami, Fernandez. He finished with 16 pulled away. Danny Granger Pierce’s jumper with 8:19 to play. turnover — and the outcome was the Heat went to the Hack-a- points. added 20 points and seven The teams traded 3-pointers — sealed. Chris Quinn went 6-for-6 Boone and sent the Nets’ notori­ The Trail Blazers held a 91-79 rebounds for the Pacers, who won with Pierce getting both for from the line in the final seconds ously bad foul-shooting Josh lead with 3:55 left before their second straight. Boston — before Eddie House for Miami. Boone to the line with 3:03 left, Turkoglu did his best to keep Kevin Durant led the Thunder nailed a 3 from the right comer to Former Heat guard Keyon shortly after Boone airballed one Orlando close, scoring 11 of their (1-6) with 37 points and eight give the Celtics their first lead Dooling scored 18 points for New from the stripe. next 13 points. His 3-pointer cut it rebounds, but no other Oklahoma since the game’s opening minutes, Jersey, which also got 12 from He made one of two, and when to 98-92 with 50 seconds left, but City player scored more than 14 79-77, with 4:45 to go. Jarvis Hayes and 11 from Bobby Cook drove the lane for a layup the Blazers were 8-for-10 from points in the team’s fourth consec­ Toronto had opened a 57-42 Simmons. with 2:05 left, the game was tied the foul line after that to seal the utive loss. edge on Jose Calderon’s jumper Yi’s 3-point barrage had to have at 86. victory. Ford took over when Granger, 31/2 minutes into the third quar­ caught Miami by surprise. Wade made a pair of free Howard, who has struggled at the Pacers’ leading scorer this ter before Boston started its Entering Monday, in his first 71 throws with 1:07 left, giving the line this season shooting just season, got into foul trouble. comeback. Garnett scored six NBA appearances, Yi had never Miami its first lead since the open­ 48 percent (15-for-33) was 9-for- Indiana led 96-95 in the fourth points and Pierce live during a made more than two 3-pointers in ing seconds of the second half, 12 in the first half before missing quarter, but Oklahoma City had a 15-4 run as the Celtics closed the a game. and the Heat never trailed again. four of six tries in the fourth quar­ chance to take the lead when gap to three before Jason Kapono He then made three in a 31/2- ter as the Magic tried to cut into Indiana’s Jeff Foster took a hit a 3-pointer to give the Raptors minute span of the third quarter Portland 106, Orlando 99 Portland’s lead. charge from Russell Westbrook. a 65-59 lead after three. alone. Brandon Roy scored 27 points Greg Oden, the No. 1 pick who Indiana’s Marquis Daniels made a O’Neal, ineffective in a season- Yi’s newly found long-range to lead the Portland Trail Blazers sat out all of last season after layup to make it 98-95, then low 191/2 minutes of action with game fueled a quick 16-5 burst by to their first road win with a victo­ knee microfracture surgery, another turnover by the Thunder only five free throws in Sunday’s the Nets, who saw a one-point ry over the Orlando Magic on missed the game with a right foot led to a running bank shot by 89-79 win against the Charlotte lead transformed into a 64-52 Monday night. injury sustained in the season- Foster that gave the Pacers a 100- Bobcats, took control inside early advantage with 3:31 left in the Dwight Howard had 29 points opener. Joel Pryzbilla, who’s aver­ 95 lead. in the game. He scored 10 of the period. And after Carter connect­ and a season-high 18 rebounds aging 4.5 points and 9.7 Ford drained a 3-pointer with Raptors’ first 14 points as they ed on — what else? — another 3- and Hedo Turkoglu added 35 rebounds, continues to start in his 1:14 to go, then made a layup opened a 23-18 edge after one. pointer over Wade’s outstretched points for the Magic, who finished place. with 37 seconds left to make it Toronto, which outplayed arm with 5:48 left, the Nets had their homestand 4-1. Pryzbilla did not score in the 105-99 and put the Pacers in con­ Boston in the paint and held the what seemed like a perfectly com­ Point guard Steve Blake and first half and finished with two trol for good. Celtics to 32 percent shooting, led fortable 83-73 lead. reserve Travis Outlaw had 20 points. There were nine lead changes 48-36 at halftime. O’Neal had 19 Someone forgot to tell Wade it apiece as Portland’s bench The Magic embark on a three- and three ties in the fourth quar­ points on 7-of-12 shooting in was over. outscored Orlando’s 40-12. game road swing, including a ter. opening half. He scored eight straight points Portland has played six of its first Friday stop in Dallas. Portland Oklahoma City shot 52 percent The Raptors, who entered the in a 79-second span, starting with seven games against teams that stays on the road for three more in the first quarter to take a 34-24 night as the NBA’s second best a 3-pointer that banked in off the won at least 52 games last season games before returning home. lead. The Thunder led 39-24 team shooting from beyond the 3- glass and left him shaking his and is 3-3 against them. Orlando before the Pacers went on an 11- poinl line, seemed determined to head in disbelief. A pair of free has played only three 2007-08 Indiana 107, Oklahoma City 99 0 run to climb back into the get the ball inside as much as pos­ throws and another 3-pointer — playoff teams this season, and is T.J. Ford had 24 points and 10 game.

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MLB NSCAA/adidas Men’s Soccer Rankings

team points record

1 Wake Forest (23) 575 15-0-1 2 Akron 535 13-1-2 3 Creighton 510 10-1-1 4 St. Johns 497 12-1-3 5 Maryland 495 13-3-0 6 Northwestern 455 11-1-2 7 Loyola (Md.) 451 14-0-1 8 California 399 7-2-4 9 Tulsa 383 11-3-1 10 UC Davis 359 12-2-3 11 South Florida 341 10-3-2 12 North Carolina 317 11-3-1 13 Illinois-Chicago 274 10-2-4 14 UC Santa Barbara 265 9-4-2 15 Connecticut 247 8-3-5 16 Saint Louis 223 7-2-5 17 Indiana 184 9-4-2 18 Michigan 183 10-4-2 19 NOTRE DAME 152 9-5-2 20 UC Irvine 133 8-1-6 21 Louisville 95 9-5-2 22 Dayton 76 11-2-2 23 Pennsylvania 65 9-2-3 24 Drake 50 11-3-0 25 Michigan State 44 9-5-1

NSCAA/adidas Women’s Soccer Rankings team points record AP 1 NOTRE DAME (34) 850 18-0-0 Colorado outfielder Matt Holliday throws baseballs to fans while taking part in the team 's walk around Coors 2 North Carolina 799 15-1-1 Field to mark the final regular-season home game in Denver. A proposed trade has Holliday headed to Oakland. 3 Portland 764 15-1-0 4 UCLA 763 14-0-2 5 Stanford 733 16-0-1 6 Florida State 677 13-2-1 7 Florida 639 15-2-1 Oakland reaches deal for Holliday 8 Virginia 607 12-3-1 9 Oklahoma State 525 15-1-2 Associated Press the players who had been dis­ attending a regional luncheon of est tiling since then to the mag­ 10 u se 505 12-3-1 cussed in recent days. Associated Press Sports Editors, nitude of that blockbuster move. 11 Duke 464 12-3-2 SACRAMENTO, Calif — Star Holliday, MVP of the 2007 NL wouldn’t confirm or deny a Oakland has watched 12 Texas 461 12-2-3 outfielder Matt I lolliday appears championship series, is due to trade but said he had already Damon, Jason Giambi, Miguel 13 Boston College 457 11-4-2 headed to the Oakland Athletics make $13.5 million next season spoken with general manager Tejada and the Big Three pitch­ 14 449 14-3-1 Texas A&M in a surprising move for a fran­ and then will be eligible to Billy Beane three times on ers of Tim Hudson, Mark 15 Colorado 367 13-3-3 chise known more for shedding become a free agent Monday. Mulder and Barry Zito depart 16 San Diego 364 13-3-2 He was scheduled to have a “Billy’s doing different tilings for big money elsewhere. Yet 17 West Virginia 301 12-2-5 stars than adding them. right now,” Wolff said. 18 Wisconsin-Mil. 244 15-2-2 Two people familiar with the physical Tuesday, one of the peo­ there is thought Giambi, now a 19 Wake Forest 243 10-6-0 proposed deal said Monday the ple said. The big-hitting left field­ The As are known for making free agent, could be back in 20 Missouri 162 12-5-0 A’s and the Colorado Rockies er unexpectedly dropped in on big trades, cutting payroll during Oakland this ofiseason. 21 Penn State 153 13-6-0 have reached a tentative agree­ the general managers’ meetings a rebuilding process that Beane The 28-year-old Holliday, 22 Washington State 130 8-5-4 ment. Both people spoke on last week in Dana Point Calif. is committed to at all levels in the playing half his games at Coors 23 Georgetown 101 13-3-2 condition of anonymity because The tentative trade was earli­ organization. Gonzalez and Field, has 128 homers and 483 24 Rutgers 66 12-5-1 the trade had not been finalized er reported by SI.com and Smith were among the six play­ RBls in five big league seasons. 25 Minnesota 59.5 17-2-0 and details were still in the ESPN.com. ers Oakland acquired last winter His best year was 2007, when works. ‘Talks are continuing. They’re when it traded ace and All-Star he won the NL batting title with It was unclear whom very fluid and at this point, Dan Haren to Arizona. a .340 average and had 36 Colorado would get for the two- everything’s speculation,” Back in January 2001, the As homers and a league-best 137 time All-Star. One of the people Rockies spokesman Jay Alves acquired Johnny Damon from RBIs in helping the Rockies NCAA Cross Country said reliever Huston Street, lefty said, speaking on behalf of gen­ the Kansas City Royals in a reach the World Series. He was USTFCCCA Rankings starter Greg Smith and outfield­ eral manager Dan ODowd. three-team, nine-player deal — runner-up to Philadelphia short­ er Carlos Gonzalez were among Oakland owner Lew Wolff, and this might be the club’s clos­ stop Jimmy Rollins for NL MVP. M en W om en

1 Oregon Washington In B rief 2 Oklahoma State Oregon Pats’ Thomas possibly out Woman files lawsuit against Judge orders NFLPA to pay 3 Stanford Florida State for season with broken arm Chiefs’ Johnson over bar spat nearly $30m to ex-players 4 Portland Princeton FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Adalius KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — A federal 5 Alabama Villanova Thomas is the latest Patriots starter woman filed a lawsuit Monday against jury on Monday ordered the NFL Players 6 Wisconsin West Virginia who might miss time after the line­ Chiefs running back Larry Johnson a Association to pay $28.1 million to retired 7 Northern Arizona Minnesota backer suffered what could be a long­ month after claiming he spit a drink in players after finding the union failed to 8 Iona Wisconsin term arm injury. her face at a bar and threatened to kill properly market their images. 9 Michigan Texas Tech Thomas didn’t return after leaving her and her boyfriend. 10 Geogetown Michigan State The figure includes $21 million in puni­ the Patriots 20-10 win over the Buffalo The lawsuit, filed by 24-year-old Ashley tive damages, just short of the $21.9 mil­ Bills midway through the second quar­ N. Stewart, accuses the two-time Pro lion award the players' lawyer had asked ter Sunday. The Patriots said only that Bowler of negligence, assault and battery, of the jury to reflect roughly 10 percent of he hurt his arm, but ESPN.com, quot­ intentional infliction of emotional distress the union’s net worth at the start of the ing unnamed sources, reported and negligent infliction of emotional dis­ year. Thomas broke his left forearm and tress. A union lawyer had urged the jury to around the dial “likely” will miss the rest of the season. Kevin E.J. Regan, an attorney for award a far lesser amount so as not to Team spokesman Stacey James said Johnson, called the allegations “prepos­ damage the union’s ability to represent its Monday the next injury update would terous.” members. come after Tuesday’s practice. A “This appears to be a classic incident of Hall of Fame cornerback Herb spokesman for Thomas’ agent, James someone trying to use the court system to Adderley filed the lawsuit last year on NHL “Bus” Cook Jr., said the player had not get something for nothing,” Regan said. behalf of 2,056 retired players who con­ returned a phone call to Cook. The lawsuit, filed in Jackson County tend the union failed to actively pursue Penguins at Red Wings “I think it’ll be difficult” to replace Circuit Court, seeks punitive damages, marketing deals on their behalf with Thomas, said Mike Vrabel, the team’s attorney fees and any other amount a video games, trading cards and others 7:00 p.m., Versus other starting outside linebacker. “He jury deems to be fair. Johnson was sports products. was a leader. He was a veteran guy charged last month with simple assault Adderley, 69, played cornerback for the that played well and we’ll just have to for the incident that occurred Oct. 10 at Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys find guys to step up.” Kansas City’s dub Blonde. and appeared in four Super Bowls. page 14 The Observer ♦ SPORTS Tuesday, November 11, 2008

MLB NFL Longoria, Soto win Poor rush worries Tomlinson 3.9 yards. Up next is Sunday’s you know, but, I mean, the Associated Press game at Pittsburgh, which proof is in the pudding, is the Rookie of Year SAN DIEGO — LaDainian has the NFL’s stingiest old saying.” Tomlinson is worried, which defense overall — allowing Said coach Norv Turner: “I is never a good sign for the only 240.3 yards per game, think we all want to run the The Rays were so sure San Diego Chargers. including just 69.2 rushing ball better.” Associated Press Longoria would become a big A day after the Chargers yards. The line doesn’t seem to be NEW YORK — The rookie star that they gave him a barely held off the last-place Tomlinson downplayed the the dominant force it once races w ere all but over by $17.5 million, six-year con­ Kansas City Chiefs, the star loss to free agency of his was. July, when Evan Longoria and tract after only six major running back expressed con­ backup, Michael Turner, and “We’re trying to give them Geovany Soto gave an All- league games. The deal could cern about the team’s incon­ fullback Lorenzo Neal. every opportunity to be that Star glimpse of things to be worth up to $44.5 million sistent season and the lack of T u rn er is physical force. come. over nine seasons. a productive running game, Atlanta’s fea­ Team s are Longoria won the American So far, he’s delivered. hinting there are issues the tured back and doing every­ League Rookie of the Year Tampa Bay started play in team is attem pting to work is third in the 7 think in order to thing they can award in a unanimous vote 1998 and had never won through. NFL with 890 really be successful to keep us from and Soto ran away with the more than 70 games until Tomlinson was held to 78 yards. and to do what you being able to NL honor Monday, capping Longoria helped lead the yards on 22 carries in San “That’s not do that. That’s impressive seasons that Rays to 97 wins this year and Diego’s 20-19 win over the the problem,” want to dou you have why you’re get­ included All-Star appear­ the AL East title. He also hit a Chiefs and failed to score a said to be able to run the ting the extra ances for both players at tying double with two outs in rushing touchdown for the Tomlinson, football. ” guys up in Yankee Stadium. the eighth inning during the fifth straight game. who is tied for there. People Pretty rare stuff for a pair July 15 All-Star game in New Although he was slowed for 10th with 629 have m ade a of first-timers — but these York. much of the season’s first half yards. “To me, LaDainian Tomlinson concerted were no ordinary freshmen. Soto became the first by a sore big toe, Tomlinson there’s certain Chargers running back effort in saying, “1 had a great year, bar National League rookie catch­ went into the KC game saying times in the ‘We’re not none,’’ Longoria said. “1 know er to start an All-Star game. he was the healthiest he’s game you have going to let I have the ability to do more.” In addition to his productive been all season. For the fifth to understand L.T., w e’re not Following a season of hitting all season, he did a straight game, he failed to the momentum of when a going to let this offensive line breakthroughs for the AL nice job handling a Cubs score a rushing touchdown. team is kind of down and control the game,”’ Turner champion Rays, Longoria pitching staff that compiled a Tomlinson, the two-time when you need to beat up on said. became the first Tampa Bay 3.87 ERA, third-best in the defending NFL rushing cham­ them and run the football a “We definitely could be run­ player to win a national NL. He even caught a no-hit­ pion who’s also the most bru­ little bit versus maybe when ning the ball better,” left award from the Baseball ter by Carlos Zambrano. tally honest member of the you throw over the top of tackle Marcus McNeill said. Writers’ Association of Soto credited backup catch­ Chargers’ organization, them. So that’s always some­ “We definitely w ant to run America. The er H enry clearly is dissatisfied with the thing that needs to be felt the ball better.” power-hitting Blanco and running game. with the coaches and some­ The Chargers (4-5) remain third baseman other veteran Asked at his regular times, I don’t know, things a game behind the Denver received all 28 teammates for Monday news conference why don’t get done in that fashion Broncos in the anemic AFC first-place 7 had a great year, giving him the Chargers can’t run better, just because of the way the West. votes, making advice and pep Tomlinson said: “That’s tough game may play out or it has “We’ve been so up and him the bar none. I know I talks that guid­ to handle. 1 honestly believe played out most parts of the down this season, obviously league’s first have the ability to do ed him through certain things, when you start season.” that can drain you mentally,” unanimous more. ” a “roller coast­ to discuss things like this, Tomlinson is two years Tomlinson said. “We’re just rookie winner e r” year. stay in house, that we discuss removed from his NFL MVP trying to find ways to contin­ since Nomar “That’s what them among each other. season, during which he set ue to get better at this time of G arciap arra in Evan Longoria helped me have There's reasons, but I’m not league records with 31 total the year with this now start­ 1997. Rays third baseman a strong season willing to talk about it to the touchdowns, 28 rushing TDs ing to come down to the wire. Soto, the all the way media. That’s something that and won his first rushing title We need wins.” steady catcher around,” Soto has to be dealt with internally with 1,815 yards. The Chargers were booed with pop who said. “I did try within the organization; play­ “I guess I’m really con­ often in falling behind 13-6 at helped the Cubs to act very sure ers, coaches, you know, that cerned about it because foot­ halftime. They didn’t clinch win the NL Central, got 31 of about myself, very secure. has to be dealt with between ball to me is simple,” he said. the win until strong safety 32 first-place votes. The But I had doubts.” us.” “I think in order to really be Clinton Hart jumped to bat other went to Cincinnati’s After his injury, Longoria, Tomlinson averaged 3.5 successful and to do what you down Tyler Thigpen’s 2-point Joey Votto. who turned 23 last month, yards per carry against the want to do you have to be conversion pass to tight end “It's kind of surreal. It real­ returned in time for Tampa Chiefs, who not only missing able to run the football. Tony Gonzalez with 23 sec­ ly hasn’t sunk in yet,” Soto Bay’s playoff run. He home- several starters but were That’s the way it’s always onds left. said on a conference call red in his first two postseason allowing 5.4 yards per carry been. Football is a running “I think what happened, the from Puerto Rico. at-bats against the White Sox, coming in. game. Not to say that you first half guys were a little Called up from the minors then connected four times While San Diego’s passing can’t pass the ball but you mellow, there was a little in April, Longoria batted .272 against Boston in the AL game is flourishing behind have to be successful in run­ chill around the locker room with 27 homers and 85 RBls championship series to set a Philip Rivers, its running ning the football. I’m always and when we went back in despite missing five weeks rookie record with six homers game is ranked 25th in the c o n cern ed w ith th at. Of we realized that hey, ‘Look, after breaking his right wrist in one postseason. NFL with only 96.1 yards per course I’m a little biased, we can actually lose this Aug. 7. Confident at the plate But his offensive tear ended game. The Chargers are 22nd because being a running back game if we don’t get it togeth­ and splendid on defense, he in the World Series, when with a per-carry average of and loving to run the football, er,”’ Hart said. was a big reason for the Longoria went l-for-20 with Rays’ stunning surge to the nine strikeouts and two RBls World Series after 10 straight as the Philadelphia Phillies losing seasons. beat Tampa Bay in five “1 definitely felt some awe games. most of the time during the “Obviously, I would have MEET season. I kept that to myself,” loved to play well and help Longoria said on a conference the team,” Longoria said. “I call from his California home. was still pretty content that “1 didn't start the year in the we had a great year.” COACH BREY big leagues. I struggled all The 25-year-old Soto had a the way through high school disappointing October after hall and college ball. The his team compiled the best journey that 1 went through regular-scason record in the Mike Brey stops by campus as a baseball player — to be National League. Bothered by sitting here means a lot.” a nagging hand injury, he to talk Irish hoops Chicago White Sox second went 2-for-ll (.182) with no baseman Alexei Ramirez was RBls as Chicago was swept in the runner-up after receiving the first round by the 18 second-place votes. Boston Dodgers, leaving the Cubs outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury without a World Series title Join Coach for pizza, prizes, finished third. since 1908. Soto hit .285 with 23 B alloting for BBWAA and Q&As on the upcoming season homers, 35 doubles and 86 aw ards is conducted before RBls. He became the first the postseason. Votto gar­ catcher to win Rookie of the nered 21 second-place votes Year in either league since and 76 points to Soto’s 158. Mike Piazza of the Los Atlanta pitcher Jair Jurrjens Wednesday at Host Dorms: Angeles Dodgers in 1993. came in third. The previous winner from “I worked really, really Cavanaugh Hall @ 7pm the Cubs was pitcher Kerry hard in past years,” Soto Wood 10 years ago. said. “I feel very, very special “I just didn’t want to put right now. It’s a very good Knott Hall @ 8pm extra pressure on myself. 1 moment in my life.” just wanted to do my job as The NL Cy Young Award Open to all students, meet in common areas the team required,” Soto said. will be announced Tuesday. Tuesday, November 11, 2008 The Observer ♦ SPORTS page 15

NFL NCAA F o o t b a l l Home streak has Falcons flying Alabama looks to

a good start,” Ryan said. “The another strong game by his Associated Press Saints’ offense is so powerful offensive line, which did not ATLANTA — Suddenly, it and has the ability to score on allow a sack for the fourth finish year strong seems Matt Ryan and the any drive. It was important for time this season. Atlanta Falcons can’t lose. us to put some points on the By contrast, John Abraham At least not at home. board and support the defense and the Falcons’ defensive win the game, it’s really a dag­ Their 34-20 win over New as much as possible.” front constantly harassed Associated Press ger to the heart. You go out Orleans on Sunday was the Overall, Ryan was 16-of-23 Saints quarterback Drew TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — No. 1 there wanting to make up for first of three straight home passing for 248 yards and no Brees, who threw a season- A labam a’s road to a perfect last year and the year before games for the Falcons, who touchdowns against New high three interceptions. The regular season seems paved in that, just finish this season the are 4-0 at the Georgia Dome Orleans. Falcons deflected 15 of Brees’ crimson and white. way. it should be finished.” this season. Atlanta never The Saints couldn’t believe 58 passes. The next two opponents are The coaches hung a poster trailed and led the Saints by 21 they were watching a rookie Abraham had a sack, four Auburn and Mississippi State, featuring last year’s final score in the fourth q uarter while lead the Falcons’ offense. quarterback hurries and a after all, two teams mired in from the Mississippi State improving to 6-3. “He’s a good quarterback,” pass deflection. disappointing seasons who are game in the football complex The Falcons have won four said Saints linebacker Scott “We w eren’t able to affect a com bined 3-8 in as a reminder. Alabama could­ of their last five and are tied Fujita. “He’s a good manager the passer, certainly we Southeastern Conference n’t even manage a touchdown with Tampa Bay for second on the offense. He does a good weren’t able to affect the pass­ games. Time to start gearing in the game. place in the NFC South, one job of working the clock as he er as well as they were," up for that matchup with No. 3 Tide coach Nick Saban does­ game behind Carolina. Atlanta comes to the line and he does Saints coach Sean Payton said. Florida in the league title n’t think his players need any will play host to Denver next a good job in the hurry-up “1 thought they did a good job game, right? reminders about the recent Sunday. mode. of getting a push on Brees. He Not for a team that has lost history against the Bulldogs. Evidence of the Falcons’ ris­ “I’m not trying to compare was awfully hurried. We two straight to Mississippi “I think they know it, and I ing respect around the league anybody to Peyton Manning, w eren’t able to do that with State, Saturday’s opponent, think that they have respect came Monday, when the kick- but for somebody to do this (Ryan). and an excruciating six in a for the team that we’re play­ off for their Nov. 23 home that early in their career and “If you just look at that one row to chief rival Auburn. ing,” Saban said. “It’s impor­ game against Carolina was have that much maturity and particular aspect of the game “If somebody were to say tant that we play well. I think moved from to 4:15 p.m. to that much control of the and said who impacted the that to me, I’d believe they the emphasis is that we play accommodate a national TV offense and be able to dictate quarterbacks most, you have haven’t seen them,” Crimson well and that we execute. audience. to us the things that they to credit Atlanta. They were Tide offensive tackle Drew What happened in last year’s “It’s confirmation that we’re wanted to do, I was impressed able to do that and we Davis said. game will have doing things right," Falcons with him — and frustrated and weren’t.” “B ecause it no impact on coach Mike Smith said. (ticked) off at the same time.” Ryan added a 67-yard touch­ doesn’t matter this year’s Atlanta fans who have only The Falcons delivered the down pass to Jerious Norwood w hat your game. What seen the Falcons at home may knockout in the third quarter. on the second play of the record is right “It doesn’t matter happened the start to wonder if Ryan, the They settled for a 27-yard field fourth quarter for a 27-6 lead. now; every­ what your record is year before rookie quarterback, will ever goal by Jason Elam, but the The Saints, who had only body’s going to right now; when I wasn’t make a mistake. real damage in the 13-play 215 yards and 24 pass play you tough, even here and 1 In four home wins, Ryan has drive came in the way they attempts through three quar­ especially everybody’s going to can’t even completed 59 of 84 passes for held the ball for 8 minutes and ters, had 34 passes by Brees Mississippi State p la y you tough. ” remember 902 yards with five touch­ 30 seconds — their longest and 306 yards in the fourth and especially where I was at downs and no interceptions. drive of the season. quarter, when they scored two Auburn.” Drew Davis really won’t Ryan has been especially Michael Turner, who had 27 touchdowns. If there was have any Alabama offensive tackle impressive early in games. One carries for 96 yards and a The Saints’ final quarter left any chance of impact on this week after leading the Falcons touchdown, had 10 carries for the Falcons with some ugly Alabama (10-0, game either.” to scores in their first four pos­ 33 yards in the third quarter. defensive statistics. 6-0) getting If Saban can sessions in a 24-0 shutout of “I thought it was a very dom­ “We were on course to have ahead of itself, keep the Tide the Oakland Raiders, Ryan inant performance by our a very solid game statistically,” recent history would suggest focused through all the talk completed 10 of 13 passes for offense,” Smith said. Smith said. “Statistics can be that’s premature. and attention surrounding his 145 yards and a touchdown in The Raiders were left with deceiving. Our number one The Tide secured a spot in return visit to LSU, the next the first half as the Falcons only eight plays and 22 yards goal on defense is to limit the SEC championship game two games might not be so built a 17-6 lead over the in the quarter while holding points and we did that. We with Saturday’s overtime win problematic, anyway. Saints. the ball for only 3:24. gave up only six points in the at LSU, ending a five-year los­ The Tigers and Bulldogs cer­ “It was big for us to get off to Ryan had the benefit of first three quarters.” ing streak to one Western tainly would love nothing more Division rival. Now, what than an attention-getting, defensive end Brandon morale-boosting win over Deaderick jokingly calls Alabama. Alabama’s “revenge tour” But for a team that has spent NFL resumes. the past seven weeks as either “We know that they’ve beat No. 1 or No. 2 nationally, us the past two years, and it Saban doesn’t think that’s any­ Law returns to Jets' defense makes us mad, OK?” quarter­ thing new. back John Parker Wilson said. “I think we’ve been the tar­ “We want to go out there and get for a while now,” he said. has 52 career interceptions, Mangini are very familiar with win the game to keep doing “Everybody’s bringing their A- Associated Press played for the Jets in 2005 each other, dating to Mangini’s what we’ve done this season. game to play us. That’s some­ FL0RHAM PARK, N.J. — Ty before spending the last two five seasons as New England’s We’ve just kind of had a bad thing our players need to Law is back with the New York seasons with Kansas City. He defensive backs coach. taste in our mouth the last understand. There’s a differ­ Jets — just in time to play garnered interest from New Law told the NFL Network couple of years, them and ence between playing to win against the New England York and New England, where that the Jets plan to use him at Auburn.” and to play to keep from get­ Patriots. he played the first 10 years of both cornerback and safety. LSU, too. But that’s old news ting beat. We certainly don’t The five-time Pro Bowl cor­ his NFL career. Cornerback Darrelle Revis, now. want to get into that mode.” nerback agreed to terms on a Law jumps back into one of who has started every game in Mississippi State beat the Saban isn’t taking the team's one-year deal with the Jets on the league’s biggest rivalries his first two NFL seasons, Tide 17-12 in the last meeting, focus for granted, even though Monday after sitting out the as the Jets play at New looked up to Law while grow­ part of a four-game skid to end it hasn’t sustained many big first 10 weeks of the season as England on Thursday night, ing up in the same hometown the regular season. Two years lapses all season. He likens it a free agent. with the winner taking sole of Aliquippa, Pa., and even ago, the Bulldogs handed to having teenage children, “Things appear to be headed possession of first place in the wears Law’s No. 24. Alabama an even more painful which he does, and worrying in that direction,’’ a person AFC East. “That’s my little boy,” Law loss. They snapped a 23-game about them when they’re out familiar with the signing told “This is going to be different told NFL Network. “I’ve SEC losing streak on the road at night — even though he The Associated Press. playing Thursday night against watched him grow up and to and didn’t exactly help soon- trusts them. The NFL Network first the Patriots, matching up be able to help him now, it’ll to-be-fired coach Mike Shula’s “That’s how I feel about our reported the signing on its against my former team and be a good deal.” job security. guys,” he said. “I love them, I Web site Monday night. The the players I’m used to practic­ Law, no longer the shutdown “They came out and fought trust them. They’ve done a Jets wouldn't confirm the deal ing against,” Law told the NFL corner he once was, also might their tails off and beat us fair good job all year. They haven’t because it had not yet been Network. “I know they’re play opposite Revis at times. and square,” Deaderick said. gotten in trouble but until they completed, likely pending a going to throw at me, but I Rookie Dwight Lowery has “When somebody does that to show up and-do it ... w hen physical. welcome the challenge.” started all nine games, but has you, especially when you can they walk in the door at night, The 34-year-old Law, who Law and Jets coach Eric looked shaky recently. see so many places you could then I’m fine.”

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NFL WTA Poor QB play a concern for Steelers Nadal to sit out

interceptions were the major with the Steelers trying to sit on Associated Press reason they lost to the Giants a 10-point lead and led to a Davis Cup final PITTSBURGH — Maybe it’s 21-14 in another game they led game-changing score by the the accumulated wear and tear late. Colts with six seconds left from all the sacks. Maybe it’s Roethlisberger’s lower-grade before halftime. The second set injury to the same knee after Associated Press his slightly separated shoulder, shoulder separation has been up Indianapolis’ go-ahead losing the first set of his the bad thumb, his reduced an ongoing problem since he touchdown late in the fourth BARCELONA — Rafael quarterfinal against Nikolai practice time or the spotty was hurt in the Sept. 7 opener, quarter. The third, thrown into Nadal will miss Spain’s Davis Davydenko, lie then pulled offensive line protection. but not enough to prevent him the Colts’ end zone, ended the Cup final against Argentina out of this week’s season- Perhaps it’s all the above. from leading the Steelers to a game. because of a knee injury. ending Masters Cup in Whatever the 5-1 start. He also “When you feel like it’s your The top-ranked Nadal said Shanghai, China. reason, Ben has a dam aged fault, it really hurts,” said Monday he was still strug­ Nadal also won the Roethlisberger ligament in his Roethlisberger, who said his gling with tendinitis in his Olympic gold modal in a year isn’t the quar­ 7 am not concerned left little finger. discomfort was more emotional right knee following a week when he supplanted Roger terback he was about his confidence, The achy than physical. of treatment. Federer at No. 1. last season, or shoulder has None of his teammates would “The knee said no,” the “I don’t know if the injury even a fe w lie is our quarterback twice kept him guess afterward how much the 22-year-old said. (resulted) from my fight to weeks ago. lie’s because he is. ” from practicing bad shoulder is affecting Spain team doctor Angel be No. 1 because in reality, I certainly not until Friday of a Roethlisberger’s play. The Ruiz-Cotorro said Nadal didn’t play in any extra tour­ the quarterback game week, Steelers were coming off a would need three to six naments, I only played what the Pittsburgh Mike Tomlin meaning he dominating 23-6 win at weeks to recover. I had to for the ranking and Steelers expect­ Steelers head coach missed the two Washington six days before, but “These are very difficult I don’t think you can ed when they most important Byron Leftwich — not moments, but I have done all reproach me for that,” Nadal chose to pay practices each Roethlisberger — directed the that I could to be ready for said. “I didn’t do anything him nearly $28 week. two key TD drives in that sec­ the final,” ho said. “It was a crazy to be No. 1.” million in salary and a signing “I don’t think it’s that big of ond half. huge objective, and I’m used Ruiz-Cotorro said the bonus this season. an issue,” Roethlisberger said With only three days off to playing with pain, but this injury was not career threat­ Roethlisberger’s problem is of the reduced practice time. between their next two games, is a distinct, new pain that I ening, but that it was “total­ one more befitting a rookie “I’m taking mental notes and the Steelers won’t have much couldn’t control.” ly impossible” for Nadal to than a five-year veteran who I’m seeing everything that is recovery time given their fast- Nadal’s absence deals a be ready in time for the has won a Super Bowl: lie going on, so it's not as tough as growing injury list that includes big blow to Spain’s bid for a final. keeps throwing the ball to the it may seem.” running back Willie Parker third Davis Cup title since “Rafa comes in off a very guys in the other shirts. The fall off in Roethlisberger’s (shoulder), linebacker LaMarr 2000. Spain captain Emilio tough year and his body has His mistakes — eight inter­ play is a worry, Woodley (calf), Sanchez Vicario has until been warning him for weeks. ceptions in 10 quarters — have especially with cornerbacks Tuesday to name his team. It’s an acute injury that cost the Pittsburgh Steelers (6- the Steelers D- e s h e a Spain plays Argentina on needs time to recuperate,” 3) their last two home games, readying to play Townsend indoor hard court at Mar del Ruiz-Cotorro said. “If he their once-comfortable AFC two home games “When you feel like (hamstring) Plata from Nov. 21-23. played in Argentina, it could North lead over Baltimore (6-3) in five days, on it’s your fault, it and Bryant “We’re sorry for him, but become worse.” and maybe a bit of confidence. Sunday against McFadden it’s good news. Spain is one Robredo helped Spain to a Something’s wrong with Big the Chargers (4-5) really hurts. ” (broken fore­ thing with Nadal, and anoth­ 5-0 rout of Peru in a first- Ben, but neither the quarter­ and a week from arm), left tack­ er thing without him,” round match in February, back nor his team is saying Thursday against Ben Roethlisberger le Marvel Smith Argentine captain Alberto but has reached the quarter­ exactly what it is. The numbers the Bengals (1-8). (back) and, yes, Mancini told Buenos Aires- finals of only one of nine Steelers quarterback are telling, however: one touch­ Roethlisberger’s Roethlisberger. based radio station tournaments since winning down pass and eight intercep­ slippage is evi­ Parker’s Continental. at Bastad in July. The 21st- tions in his last three games, dent. lie has been shoulder injury Nadal was a key player ranked Robredo has been a compared to nine TDs and sacked the third- appears to be when Spain beat the United Spain regular since 2004. three interceptions in his first most times of any worse than States 4-1 in the semifinals, The 19th-ranked Almagro six games. NFL quarterback (28) and he is originally thought — the winning both his singles made his debut against “I am not concerned about his tied for second with 11 inter­ Steelers aren’t saying if he has matches. Peru, winning both singles confidence, ” coach Mike Tomlin ceptions, or as many as he had a torn labrum — but Tomlin Sanchez Vicario most like­ matches, while 56th-ranked said after Roethlisberger’s three last season. His 76.1 passer rat­ said he could play against San ly will replace Nadal with Granollers has never been interceptions proved pivotal in ing ranks only 25th — he trails Diego. Tommy Robredo, clay-court selected. a 24-20 loss to Indianapolis on Dan Orlovsky and Tyler A bigger concern now might specialist Nicolas Almagro “Spain has top-level play­ Sunday. “He is our quarterback Thigpen, among others — and be how Roethlisberger will play. or Marcel Granollers. David ers capable of achieving vic­ because he is. If you play that is far below his 104.1 of last “It’s frustrating because you Ferrer, Feliciano Lopez and tory,” said Nadal, who didn't position in this league, you have season. feel like you played well, and Fernando Verdasco are rule out traveling to South to remain unwavered. ” There was nothing wrong there’s a turnover at the end of expected to be back on the America to support his Maybe unwavered isn’t a with his 71.4 percent throwing the half and the turnover at the team. teammates. word, but the Steelers are hav­ accuracy against Indianapolis, end,” he said. “I take it on Nadal this year won a Agustin Calleri and Jose ing trouble finding the right but what ruined his day was his myself. I let the guys down, fourth straight French Open Acasuso will join David ones to describe what is wrong 7.1 completion percentage to offense and defense, but the and his first Wimbledon title. Nalbandian and Juan Martin with their franchise quarter­ the Colts. good thing is it’s not the end of He withdrew from the Paris Del Potro for the Argentine back. Two weeks ago, his four His first interception came the season. We’ll come back.” Masters last month with an team.

NFL Notre Dame ROTC Lawsuit filed against RB Johnson Veteran's D ay C e r e m o n y “This is not about money,” said one-game suspension imposed by Associated Press Kirra N. Jones, Stewart’s attor­ the NFL for violating the league’s KANSAS CITY — A Kansas ney. “My client has worked her personal conduct policy. He also T uesday, woman filed a lawsuit Monday way through school. She’s in the missed the previous three games against Chiefs running back Air Force, National Guard. She’s after being deactivated by the 11 November Larry Johnson a month after a hardworking student and this team. S PM claiming he spit a drink in her really came as an unfortunate According to the lawsuit, face at a bar and threatened to incident in her life. But you know Johnson offered to buy Stewart a kill her and her boyfriend. what? She’s a fighter. She’s will­ shot of alcohol on Oct. 3, but she Clai-Ice Memorial The lawsuit, filed by 24-year- ing to be the person who finally declined. A week later, she old Ashley N. Stewart, accuses makes Larry Johnson answer for alleged, Johnson became bel­ Fountain the two-time Pro-Bowler of negli­ his repeated bad behavior.” ligerent toward her and said, “All gence, assault and battery, inten­ But Regan said an investigation I wanted to tell you is I’m going to (Stonehenge) tional infliction of emotional dis­ performed on his client’s behalf kill your boyfriend.” tress and negligent infliction of determined that Johnson didn’t Stewart claims Johnson also emotional distress. threaten anyone and that Stewart said, “I’m gonna kill you, too. Guest Speaker Kevin E.J. Regan, an attorney threw a drink at Johnson earlier First I’m gonna kill your Rev. Theodore M. for Johnson, called the allega­ in the evening. Regan said he boyfriend, then I’m going to kill tions “preposterous.” would move to strike the lawsuit, you and that’s a promise.” Hesburgh, CSC The lawsuit, filed in Jackson which he described as “amateur­ She says that as she was back­ County Circuit Court, seeks puni­ ishly written,” and might file a ing away from him, Johnson took tive damages, attorney fees and counterclaim. a drink from his glass and spit it T*he ceremo 11 y- will any other amount a jury deems “This appears to be a classic in her face, then his two body­ to be fair. Johnson was charged incident of someone trying to use guards tackled her. follow a 2-4--h0111 vigil. last month with simple assault the court system to get something The suit claims that Johnson All are invited to for the incident that occurred for nothing,” Regan said. tried three more times to spit on Oct. 10 at Kansas City's Club Johnson was back with the Stewart as he was walking to his at tte n d. Blonde. team on Monday after serving a car with his bodyguards. Tuesday, November 11, 2008 The Observer ♦ SPORTS page 17

“Our defense has been our seventh seed, but when it came and should have about twenty er Sean O’Brien, who had strong point all year,” senior down to on-field performance, guys returning.” Nester said. “I numerous tough catches, Interhall captain Joe McBrayer said. Keenan was vastly superior. expect us to get better.” Alumni moved the chains fre­ continued from page 20 “They can take control of a Keenan running back Alex Keenan moves on to play quently. Unfortunately, when a game when we need them to.” Gonzalez scored three touch­ Stanford in the semifinals next big play was needed, the the first round of the playoffs Sorin’s defense, which had downs and quarterback Terry weekend in a rematch of last Ramblers tightened the clamps, for the second consecutive sea­ previously allowed only one Mahoney threw for another year’s championship game. either by a turnover or big hit. son, Stanford will face rival touchdown all season, was score as the Knights stunned “Offensively, I thought it was Keenan next week for a berth nearly as stifling. The Otters second-seeded St. Edwards 26- Siegfried 20, Alumni 0 our best showing all year,” in the Stadium. forced a fumble, which was 0. Gonzalez scored on the Despite frigid temperatures Alumni coach Rodegar Santos recovered by defensive lineman Knights opening possession on and constant snow flurries, the said. “We ran the ball really Morrissey 7, Sorin 0 Matt Gamber, and cornerback a one-yard run to put Keenan Siegfried Ramblers rolled to a well and we executed pass Battling through rain, hail, Jeremy Bruck, known to his up 7-0. Then, with a minute 20-point victory over the plays pretty well. On the other and snow, Morrissey outlasted teammates as “All-I-Do-Is- and a half left in the first half, underdog Alumni Dawgs. hand, we had a few mental Sorin 7-0 on the frozen Riehle Make-Plays,” intercepted a Mahoney connected on a short Without star running back lapses on both sides of the ball Field to advance to the semifi­ pass late in the game. touchdown pass to put the Marcus Young for three quar­ at times and it cost us the nals. But Sorin had difficulty stop­ Knights ahead 13-0. ters, Siegfried took advantage game.” Inclement weather and ping a multifaceted Morrissey After the Knights intercepted of two very costly Alumni mis­ Down 13, and with their exceptional defense prevented running game that broke tack­ St. Ed’s quarterback Matt takes early on which allowed backs against the wall, the either team from breaking out les left and right. Led by Abeling on the first possession them to not only utilize more floodgates finally opened offensively. McBrayer at quarterback and of the second half, Alex conservative play calling, but against the Dawgs in the fourth Sorin, whose undefeated sea­ running back David Ulery, the Gonzalez put on a show, rush­ more importantly, put the game quarter when Siegfried running son ended on Sunday, came out Manorites accumulated nearly ing 45 yards for a Knight into the hands of a defensive back Marcus Young finally with intensity as they began the 100 yards of rushing. touchdown. But Gonzalez’s day unit that still has not allowed a entered the game. Not wasting first half with a 16-play drive Two plays after converting on w asn’t finished. On the next touchdown this season. any time, Young drove the that took up the entire first a key fourth down situation, Knight possession, Gonzalez To say the game did not begin Ramblers down to the Alumni quarter. Morrissey took a 6-point lead rushed for a 50-yard touch­ well for Alumni would be an 1-yard line where fullback Dex Junior running back Rob early in the second half when down, sealing the game for the understatement. On their first Cure finished off the drive, Gallic led the Otters down the Ulery powered the ball up the Knights. offensive series of the game, plunging across the goal line to field as he darted through the middle. The PAT made the “He’s unbelievable,” Mahoney quarterback Pat Rushford was give the Ramblers a 20 point holes up the middle and eluded score 7-0. said. “That’s all I can say.” flushed from the pocket and lead. multiple tackles. Sorin bal­ “The cold weather made us The Gentlemen couldn’t get threw an errant pass right into “Overall, it was a tough game anced the attack with effective change our game plan,” their passing game clicking in the outstretched arms of with bad weather conditions running along the perimeters McBrayer said. “We had to rely the first half, going three and Rambler captain Kevin Kelly and a good opponent,” and quick passes. on our power running game, out three times. who took the interception 50 Ramblers coach P.J. Zimmer However, the drive culminat­ which worked out great.” “Keenan’s a good team .” St. yards for the touchdown said. “Alumni played very well ed in an interception to Morrissey will have a chance Ed’s captain Andy Nester said. On Siegfried’s next posses­ and had a great season. We Morrissey cornerback John to redeem itself next week “They were the best team sion, in what must have looked stuck to fundamentals and the Soltis, who picked the ball off at against Siegfried, who handed we’ve played so far.” like deja vu to the Dawgs, Kelly basics and just tried to execute the Morrissey 12-yard line. the Manorites their only loss of The only offense the received a perfect strike from to the best of our ability on “We really punched them in the season. Although Sorin goes Gentlemen were able to muster quarterback Max Young on a both sides of the ball. Next the mouth on offense in the home empty-handed, the Otters was a 60-yard pass from corner route and scampered 80 week, we play Morissey, a team first half,” Gallic said. “We just are still optimistic. Abeling to receiver Derry more yards along the same that poses a huge challenge for couldn’t convert points deep in “This has been one of our Herlihy, who was tackled at the sideline — making the game us. We played them in the regu­ their territory.” best seasons in a long time,” 6-yard line. The Gentlemmen 13-0 by the end of the first lar season and it was a very The Morrissey defense played Sorin coach Matt Young said. “I were unable to convert the big quarter. tough game; they are a very outstanding in the second half, guarantee this team had the play into points, though, and However, despite the rough good team.” forcing two turnovers and lim­ most fun all year.” turned the ball over on downs. start, Alumni refused to quit iting Sorin’s scoring chances. Although St. Ed’s didn’t end and played Siegfried to a stand­ Contact Douglas Farmer at Great pressure from the defen­ Keenan 26, St. Edward’s 0 the season they way they still for most of the contest. Led [email protected], Chris sive line led to an interception On paper, St. Edwards was expected, Nester still has hope by running back Barrick Massoud at [email protected], by Carl Anderson and a fumble unbeaten heading into the play­ for next year. Bollman, who ran extremely Alex West at [email protected] recovered by Mike Fletcher. offs and Keenan snuck in as a “We lose only three seniors hard all game, and wide receiv­ and Tim Lang [email protected]

Friday night...We know we’re at before the selection show. But the home as long as we take care of Irish became business-like when the N o . 1 business,” the coach said. telecast began. Senior forward Kerri continued from page 20 Still, Waldrum said his team Hanks took notes as the brackets would not need extra motivation if it were displayed and the room quiet­ Irish a top seed. did again meet Florida State. ed as seedings were announced. The team was glad, then, as high­ “We just have to make sure we Bock said the team could not be lights of Sunday’s Big East come out, you know, on our end and more ready to play heading into the Championship win over Connecticut then whoever winds up in that Tournament. played on the auditorium’s big round, we’ll play them,” he said. “It’s full-speed ahead,” she said. screen at the beginning of the selec­ “And if it’s Florida State, then I don’t "... Now we just take it one game at tion show. As the show aired a clip of think there’ll have to be a whole lot a time. We’re going to play Toledo SECRET SAUCE Irish freshman Melissa Henderson’s said during that week to get ready on Friday so we’ll just look to have a game-clinching goal that eliminated for them.” good week of practice and get ready the Huskies, one Notre Dame player Irish assistant coach Ken Nuber’s for that game.” erupted with a playful, “See ya!” pair of toddlers, who were dressed II As long as the Irish can keep win­ as a leprechaun and a cheerleader, Contact Fran Tolan at ning like they have all season, they entertained several of the players [email protected] will have home-field advantage until the College Cup semifinals in Cary, N.C. Irish senior captain Brittany Bock said the team was expecting a No. 1 The Center for Ethics and Religious Values in Business seed and was happy it secured one. ■ □I and “I think we were definitely expect­ The Institute for Ethical Business Worldwide ing it and we were hoping,” she said. “You know, sometimes things don't always work out how you want Proudly Present SPEED! them to. But to go undefeated — 21- 0 the whole season ... we were expecting the one-seed and I think Berges Lecture Series in Business Ethics it’s good to be on top there.” (Sponsored by the John A. Berges Endowment) Notre Dame will take on Toledo in the NCAA First Round at Alumni AMERICA’S SANDWICH DELIVERY EXPERTS! Field Friday. If the Irish defeat the ‘Ethical Leadership: The Cornerstone to No. 16-seeded Rockets, they will Sustained Business Success ” play either Michigan State or the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. SOUTH BEND ~ 54570 N. IR0NW00D - 574.277.8500 Joe Loughrey Big East rival Marquette also earned SOUTH BEND -1 2 9 0 E. IRELAND - 574.291.1900 a spot on Notre Dame’s side of the President and Chief Operating Officer bracket. Cummins, Inc. SOUTH BEND ~ 138 S. MICHIGAN ~ 574.246.1020 No. 2-seeded Florida State, who defeated Notre Dame in last season’s MISHAWAKA - 5343 N. MAIN ST. ~ 574.968.4600 College Cup Semifinals, would face the Irish in the fourth round at Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Alumni Field if both teams were to 7:00 p.m. advance that far. Despite the possible juicy Jordan Auditorium matchups in later rounds of play, Mendoza College of Business w 1 Waldrum said the Irish will concen­ VI trate solely on Toledo during prac­ DELIVER EE tice this week. 1 “You’ve literally now gotta make ■ 1985, 2002. 2003. 2004. 2008 JIMMY JOHN’S FRANCHISE. LLC sure you’re really focused on Toledo page 18 The Observer ♦ SPORTS Tuesday, November 11, 2008

shaped by how we respond to Stremick asserted herself as a fourth-place Connecticut, fol­ these challenges.” Stremick dominant player in the Big East lowed by the Big East conference Helgeson After losing Sheeva Parbhu her junior year, ranking fourth in tournament. continued from page 20 and Andrew Roth from last continued from page 20 the league in both hitting per­ “Obviously this weekend is season’s starting lineup the centage (.369) and blocks per going to be important.” she said. reached the quarters against Irish will look to Havens, and Magazine Academic All-District game (1.58). “I think the attitude I’m taking is a very strong field, losing to a Stahl, among others to lead V second team. So far this year, Stremick leads just to finish strong. We know red-hot German player from the Irish behind Helgeson. “We’re really good about the Irish with 1.06 blocks/game, that we have a good team. ” Wisconsin. He demonstrated Freshmen Casey Watt and working on the road, on the despite missing the first six As the only senior middle poise beyond what he had Niall Fitzgerald also have buses and in the airport,” she matches recovering from injury. blocker on Notre Dame’s roster, shown a year ago and is find­ stepped up and earned some said. “You just have to be able to Last March, Stremick tore her Stremick said it’s her job to use ing more ways to get to the big victories already for the study in non-optimal study envi­ anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) her experience to teach and net and put pressure on his Irish. ronments.” and meniscus. She completed direct the younger players. opponent. I believe that he “Our freshmen have been Stremick has excelled on the her rehab a month earlier than “I just really bring my confi­ can be one of the big surpris­ quite good, if somewhat volleyball court as well as the doctors expected, but still had to dence to the front line when es in college tennis this year. inconsistent," Bayliss said. classroom. Her freshman year, sit out Notre Dame’s first two we’re serving and blocking and He and Stephen Havens have “Sometimes the best thing she was used mostly as a substi­ early-season tournaments. let everyone know what’s coming fared well in doubles, losing about freshmen is that they tute to add depth to the Irish “It sucks to just sit out and and where the hitters are,” she in the quarters to the eventual become sophomores, but this frontline, notching 15 blocks in watch,” she said. “So I really said. “I just really take control of winners." group can be really good if only 23 matches. Stremick said appreciate being able to play the net when I’m in the front The rest of the Irish squad they buy in. Casey Watt is a that her favorite moment during more than I did before.” row." traveled to the William & real shotmaker, who needs her four years at Notre Dame Stremick said that despite all Stremick said she fully expects Mary Invitational. The team only to improve his volleys was the team’s trip to the UTSA the individual accolades she has the younger players will be combined a 32-7 record in and become more consistent. Dome Rally in the Alamodome achieved with the Irish, she said ready to step in and fill her role singles and doubles play being He needs to learn that tennis that season in San Antonio, she wished the team could have after she graduates. She said led by senior captain Sean is not like gymnastics in that where the Irish took down No. 8 more success during her four when she was injured at the Tan. there is no extra reward for USC and No. 6 Florida, pro­ years. beginning of the year, she got to Sophomores Dan Stahl and the degree of difficulty in each pelling them to No. 8 in the “I didn’t want my freshman run some drills in practice and Stephen Havens combined for shot attempted. Niall AVCA National Poll. season to be my best season, as was struck by how quickly the 10 wins on the weekend. Fitzgerald needs to believe in “We beat them both in three far as the team goes,” she said. younger players developed. “My expectations for this himself more a crunch time and won the tournament,” “I had a lot of fun, the team has “I think they’re definitely ready team are that we continue to and firm up his backhand.” Stremick said. “I had a lot of fun, been a lot of fun. As a player I’ve to step in,” she said. “We’ve got improve," Bayliss said. “With Bayliss stressed that the being on the road with the team learned a lot. It would have been some good younger players.” a schedule like ours in which Irish will have to rely on the for the first time.” nice to see more win’s the last Leaving Notre Dame volleyball the majority of our opponents underclassmen heavily to bal­ Her sophomore year, Stremick couple of years, though.” in good hands, it’s time for will be among the nation’s top ance out the rest of the line­ stepped in as a full-time starter Stremick will have a chance to Stremick to move on to other 25 teams, we know that we up. for the Irish, playing in all 114 achieve some of that success this things, like saving lives. had better meet that level The Irish will have time to games. She led the team in hit­ postseason, starting with key quickly or be left behind try­ heal and mature until they ting percentage (.304) and matches this weekend against Contact Sam Werner at ing to get the number of the host Pepperdine on Jan. 16. blocks (156). conference leader St. John’s and [email protected] truck that just hit us. Certainly we will take some Contact Katelyn Grabarek at losses and our destiny will be kgrabaraO 10saintmarys.edu

finalize his role before the team game — planned on JUST Weis Tuesday. continued from page 20 Weis said he wanted to spend more time with the journalism The defense, however, special teams, which had a Get your played well, limiting Boston multitude of problems on College to 10 offensive points Saturday. Golden Tate fum­ master’s degree (safety Paul Anderson ran an bled a punt return and gave in 1 year interception back for the the ball to Boston College, Eagles’ first touchdown). which set up a touchdown. Eagles quarterback Chris Punter Eric Maust had a at Indiana University Crane passed for only 79 punt blocked and only aver­ yards. Weis said he may aged 26.1 net yards per Enhance your liberal arts degree. Research focus more on the offense punt. The Irish also commit­ shows that students with a master’s degree because he feels comfortable ted penalties during returns with where the defense that cost them yards. in journalism typically obtain better, higher- stands. “Take that one in combina­ paying jobs than students with only a “We’ve gone the last game tion to what I just talked bachelor’s degree. and a half without produc­ about with the offense, and tion on offense, and I think that’s two-thirds of the team YEAR that I feel very confident who really didn’t play very Our master’s degree program offers both a with where we are on well yesterday," Weis said. professional and research track. Students defense right now, and this work with internationally renowned journalists allows me at this time — N ote: and mass communication scholars. look it. I’m trying to do this ♦ Weis pulled the defense head coach thing where you aside near the end of the kind of delegate," Weis said. game to assure them that “But I think that when they had played well. there’s a problem and it’s an “I let them know that I area where you believe that thought that they should def­ QUESTIONS? ^ you can be part of the initely keep their heads up answer, I think you’d better because they were the rea­ go help. ” son why we were even in the join us for anonline info chat Weis said the defense game,” he said. played well enough to win, on at e t but the offense and special ♦ Clausen was not feeling November 11 8 p.m. teams failed to hold up their well before the game. Weis end of things. sent him to bed early Friday journalism.indiana.edu/chat “Defensively, they actually night, but he said he looked played as well as they’ve better Saturday. been playing," Weis said. “I think as the game went “That was a pretty gutty per­ on he probably w asn’t feel­ SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM formance by the defense.” ing loo well, both physically Weis had not yet decided and how the game was INDIANA UNIVERSITY exactly what his role in the going,” Weis said. offense would be. He said he would discuss the matter Contact Bill Brink at with his coaching staff to [email protected] Check out The Observer's Sports blog at Observersportsblog.21 .cr.info ; ' I Tuesday, November 11, 2008 The Observer ♦ TODAY page 19

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N D W o m e n ’s S o c c e r F o o tb a ll View from the top After loss, Irish pick up top-seeded ranking in NCAA Tournament; games to be played at AlumniWeis' Field role

By FRAN TOLAN Associate Sports Editor to increase

There was no question top- By BILL BRINK ranked Notre Dame felt it deserved Sports Editor a No. 1 seed for the NCAA Tournament. The Irish were just Notre Dame’s stagnant happy they didn’t have to wait long offense against Boston College WOMCN'S to see their optimism validated. socctx has forced coach Charlie Weis On the NCAA Tournament CHAMPION to revisit his role in the Selection show Monday night on offense, Weis said during his KSPNEWS, the Irish earned the top press conference Sunday. He overall seed in the Tournament and said he would confer with the the “Notre Dame Region.” The team other coaches and announce watched the telecast in the Joyce his specific role during his Center auditorium and cheered as press conference today. its seed was the first one displayed. “I just told them that I was “For it to come up right away as going to be taking a more the No. I seed, that’s fantastic," Irish active role and I’ll define that coach Randy Waldrum said. “I think more for them [Sunday],” it’s the right decision based on the Weis said. year we’ve had.” Notre Dame failed to score But the top overall seed was not during Saturday’s 17-0 loss to as much of a sure thing as it might the Eagles in Chestnut Hill, have seemed for undefeated Notre Mass. Quarterback Jimmy Dame. Waldrum warned his team Clausen threw four intercep­ before the show that since its RPI tions and the Irish only was just h through Nov. 2, the selec­ rushed for 66 yards during tion committee might not award the JE S S LE E/The O bserver the game. Seniors Carrie Dew, left, and Brittany Bock, right hold the Big East championship trophy after see NO. 1 /page 17 their 1-0 overtime win over Connecticut Saturday. see WEIS/page 18

M e n ’s Interh all Blocked extra point sends Stanford past Dillon

game, four of which ended in In the first half, Stanford jun­ running back out for the game, field goal unit barely got onto By DOUGLAS FARMER, punts. Only the second drive ior defensive back Chris Gill the Big Red put the ball in the field before the snap, CHRIS MASSOUD, ALEX garnered points, culminating in had both an interception and a Garigliano’s hands. Stanford’s Josh WEST and TIM LANG a 20-yard touchdown connec­ fumble recovery deep within “After turning the ball over VanSchaumburg blocked Joey Sports Writers tion from senior quarterback Stanford’s own territory. This twice in the first half inside Leary’s kick. Brian Salvi to receiver Tony defensive strength compensated Stanford territory, we needed to “The most disappointing part Often times, what a team fails Rizzo. for Stanford’s inconsistent keep our drives simple and of the game today was my fail­ to do can define its season. On “Everyone stayed focused and offense. methodical,” junior captain ure to call the timeout on the Sunday, Dillon failed to make made the plays they needed to When the second half began, Chris Cugliari said. PAT,” Cugliari said. “But give an extra point, and lost to in order for us to win,” senior a mixture of rain and hail was Garigliano rushed for over 55 credit to Stanford, they made Stanford 7-6 in the first round captain John Burke said. “Tony pelting the field horizontally. yards on the opening drive of one more play than we did.” of the playoffs. Rizzo really stepped up in light­ Dillon junior quarterback Joe the second half, and scored on After knocking Dillon out of The Stanford offense had a ing for the last few yards in the Garigliano seemed to relish the a three-yard run up the middle. total of five possessions in the score.” conditions. With their starting Then, as the 11th man of the see INTERHALL/page 17

N D V olleyball T en n is Senior looking towards Helgeson leads maturation med school after college Senior is helping pave the way for Irish improvement this season justine Stremick undergoing application processBy KATELYN GRABAREK Sports Writer

By SAM WERNER doing service,” she said. “But Brett Helgeson proved he Sports Writer I’m doing all my interviews deserved his preseason now.” ranking of No. 25 in the After posting five blocks in a 3- nation. Notre Dame still has at least 0 win over Rutgers Sunday, Leading up his Round of three games remaining in its Stremick flew straight to 16 showing at the ITA 2008 season, hopefully more Atlanta, and didn’t return to National Indoors this past with postseason tournaments, Notre Dame until last night. weekend, Helgeson had a but forgive senior middle blocker “I really liked Emory,” she quarterfinal finish at the Justine Stremick for already said. “I feel like that about every Midwest Regional event. thinking about the next phase of school, but I really think I liked Helgeson also made a run her life. this one more.” to the round of 16 of the Stremick was in Atlanta Doing work while traveling is All-American Monday, interviewing at Emory something Stremick has become Championships. University Medical School, which accustomed to. The Langdon, “I think Brett had a very she hopes to attend after gradu­ N.l). native posted a 3.76 grade strong showing at ating in May. point average last year, and was Regionals,” Irish coach “I’m either going to go straight named -to the ESPN The Bobby Bayliss said. “He VANNESA GEMPIS/The Observer out of college or I’m thinking Senior Brett Helgeson returns a shot at last September's Tom about taking a year off and see STREMICK/page 18 see HELGESON/page 18 Fallon Invitational.