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job,” he said. emeritus By SAM STRYKER Adjunct professor of News Writer American Studies and South Bend Tribune columnist Jack dies at 86 U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly, a Colwell said with Indiana polls Democrat, retained his seat in being among the first to close Observer Staff Report Indiana’s 2nd Congressional nationally, the early results of District Tuesday, narrowly this particular race would set Joseph Brennan, professor defeating Republican Jackie the tone for the 2010 Midterm emeritus of English, died in Walorski in one of the country’s elections. He noted an article in his South Bend home on Oct. key congressional races. Tuesday’s edition of The New 25. He was 86. Donnelly won 48.2 percent of York Times, which listed the A funeral Mass was cele- the vote, while Walorski had race as one to watch. brated Monday in the Basilica 46.8 percent. “Everyone knows there will of the Sacred Heart, the In a statement released to the be a big Republican tide,” he University announced in a South Bend Tribune, Donnelly said. “It’s a bellwether race that press release Tuesday. thanked Northern Indiana vot- everyone will be watching.” Brennan taught at the ers for their support and reiter- Eileen Flanagan, president of University of Notre Dame ated his focus on improving the Notre Dame College Democrats, from 1955 to 1993. The press job market in his district. said she is extremely pleased release said he was a “soft- “What’s at the forefront of all with what the victory repre- spoken” professor of of our minds is the economy, sents, not only for Indiana’s 2nd SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer American literature. and I won’t stop until every College Republicans watch the election results in the Hoosier who wants a job, has a see ELECTION/page 4 LaFortune Student Center Tuesday night. see BRENNAN/page 5 Friedman to address recent book at Forum’s signature event

what’s to come.” probe a bit more into what topic and he’s a really big name By MOLLY MADDEN recent book “Hot, Flat, and Crowded,” has been highly A roundtable discussion will Friedman will talk about,” Gast which brings more awareness.” News Writer anticipated by students and oth- follow Friedman’s talk and will said. Other students who have been ers involved in this year’s feature Dr. Carolyn Woo, the Friedman was selected as the involved in the development of Pulitzer Prize winning journal- Forum. Martin J. Gillen Dean of the speaker for this year’s signature the Forum throughout the year ist and New York Times colum- “We’ve had a lot of positive Mendoza College of Business, event because of his writings on hope Friedman’s lecture and the nist Tom Friedman will speak feedback,” said senior Shanna Gary Anderson, Hesburgh the marketplace and his critique issues he addresses will res- tonight about the global econo- Gast, a member of the working Professor of Catholic Theology of certain economic practices. onate with students. my’s relationship to the common committee for the Forum and a and Gast. Andrea Mitchell, Chief “Friedman is very vocal on “I hope that students will be good at the Notre Dame Forum’s panelist at tonight’s event. “The Foreign Affairs Correspondent topics of globalization, income able to take away concrete, signature event. tickets for the Forum event with for NBC News, will moderate the gaps and issues that arise when realistic ways that we can be The event, which features a Friedman sold out in an hour discussion. discussing the common good,” more responsible as global citi- lecture given by Friedman about and fifteen minutes so it’s clear “The panel is there to ask Gast said. “He brings a more issues he addressed in his most students are looking forward to more informed questions and to informed perspective to the see FORUM/page 4 Drive to NOTRE DAME COMMEMORATES SULLIVAN Survivor be held discusses at Rolfs past abuse By CAITLIN HOUSLEY News Writer By LAUREN KELLY News Writer Victimologist and educator Tena Dellaca-Hedrick deliv- The Notre Dame community ered her speech, “Turning will have the opportunity to save Passion into Purpose” as part lives through a blood drive run of a co-sponsored event held by RecSports in coordination by Saint Mary’s Belles with the South Bend Medical Against Violence Office Foundation. The drive will run (BAVO) and the Cross today and Thursday at the Rolfs Currents Program’s Sports Recreation Center. Collegiate Speaker Series. This drive is one of three Through audience partici- blood drives that RecSports and pation activities, Dellaca- the South Bend Medical Hedrick helped students, fac- PAT COVENEY/The Observer ulty and community members Flowers lay at the LaBar Practice Complex Tuesday in memory of junior Declan Sullivan, see BLOOD/page 5 who died in an accident at the site Oct. 27. see SURVIVOR/page 5

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She led an engaging The images materialism. discussion on the life of Addams of joy among She herself and her accomplishments in the cata- “The settlement house was ferocious- Stapleton Lounge. combs in ly anti-materi- Sister Kathleen Dolphin, head Rome “took was a social effort to alistic, even of the Center for Spirituality, her breath take college educated though she introduced Knight. a w a y , ” men and women and came from a “She engages the general Knight said. wealthy fami- reader,” Dolphin said. “This is V i s i t i n g place them in a working ly, she said. not an easy task. However, she R o m e class neighborhood.” A d d a m s does it well.” instilled a wrote, “The Knight’s second book on new drive in Louise W. Knight best teacher Addams includes a full biogra- Addams and author and historian of life is life phy as well as her “secret side” inspired her itself.” growing up in Cedar Town, Ill., to develop She was and being the youngest of five. the Hull committed to Addams co-founded the Hull House in social action House in Chicago and is the Chicago, she and embraced author of 10 books, Knight said. said. After convincing a friend union reforms, Knight said. “She knew she wanted to be a to help, the two acquired a Jane Addams can be described medical doctor and live among property in an immigration as a “visionary and profit,” TOM LA/The Observer the poor,” Knight said. neighborhood. according to Knight. She was Student body president Catherine Soler leads the Council of Addams attended Rockford “The settlement house was a hated by many but loved by Representatives (COR) at its meeting Tuesday. College in Illinois — a small social effort to take college edu- many more. women’s college for girls of cated men and women and This was Knight’s third and wealthy families — in hopes of place them in a working class final lecture at Saint Mary’s. ity for participation could By JOHN CAMERON becoming a doctor. neighborhood,” Knight said. attract more applicants and According to Knight, two The idea was to cross class Contact Miranda Peretti at News Writer ensure the most capable stu- months after graduation, her lines, as well as to fulfill her [email protected] dents are given the opportuni- At this week’s Council of ty to fill the positions. Representatives (COR) meet- “We think we can really up ing, members discussed the the quality and get more peo- role of the Off-Campus Council ple to apply for this if we could and how possible improve- get on-campus students who ments could increase effective- are living off next year to ness and take more of the bur- run,” she said. den of handling off-campus After it was suggested that concerns from other groups, the Off-Campus Council’s level leaving more resources for of activity has been lacking, other issues. Hawley said the problem was “So much of the focus of on- figuring out how to get inter- campus bodies ested off- has been off- campus stu- c a m p u s d e n t s issues,” stu- “We think we can really involved and dent body maintaining p r e s i d e n t up the quality and get a consistent C a t h e r i n e more people to apply for m e e t i n g Soler said. “We this if we could get on- schedule. think one of “We don’t the things we campus students who are really have can do is to living off next year to m e e t i n g s really bolster run.” which is part the power of of the prob- the Off- lem,” he C a m p u s Catherine Soler said. “It’s Council.” student body president been hard. Referencing People want the group’s to get constitution, involved and Soler said the help but Off-Campus Council’s purpose actually getting them involved is to “sponsor functions and has been difficult.” disseminate information to off- Hawley introduced the idea campus students, which has of off-campus ambassadors, been the goal of student gov- whose role would be to facili- ernment this whole year.” tate the flow of information Hoping to reduce ambiguity between off-campus students about electing members to the and the on-campus president, council and better express the as well as maintaining positive group’s intended purpose, relationships with members of Soler raised a discussion about the community. potential constitutional “We were thinking about amendments. having neighborhood ambas- One of the unclear clauses sadors who would go around pertains to eligibility to run neighborhoods introducing and vote for off-campus posi- themselves,” he said. “They tions. Under the current rules, would report directly to the only current off-campus stu- on-campus president.” dents can vote for the follow- Soler said she felt redefining ing year, and in practice, only the purpose of the Council off-campus juniors have tend- could also help with the ed to run for these offices. group’s current funding prob- “I guess it’s just been implied lems. that you have to live [off cam- “The focus was thought to be pus] junior year to run for that it was a programming these positions,” off-campus board,” she said. “But if we Please recycle president Ryan Hawley said. decide that it’s disseminating “It doesn’t really make sense. information then it’s probably What we’re thinking is having something that could be taken people who are going to live more seriously, if this is a off campus be able to run and more legitimate need for vote so it’s much more repre- funds.” The Observer. sentative of off-campus stu- dents.” Contact John Cameron at Soler said expanding eligibil- [email protected] page 4 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Wednesday, November 3, 2010

engaged in the discussions fol- agreed with Crotty’s sentiment “Me and my colleagues on the experts and political and theo- lowing the event.” and said the smaller events panel had different ways of logical commentators have defi- Forum Friedman’s lecture may be the allowed more students to active- approaching the issue at hand,” nitely addressed the issue com- continued from page 1 signature event of this year’s ly participate in the Forum. Fernando said. “It’s good to prehensively.” Forum, but committee members “I think the Forum events come from different angles and Forum organizers and partici- zens,” said junior Shannon and University professors who have been excellent and have viewpoints because the issue is pants said they feel they have Crotty, a member of the working participated in the Forum’s done a much better job at complex that stretches across adequately addressed many of committee for the Forum. satellite events that were held engaging the students,” said social and technological are- the questions that arise when Since one of the main goals of over the past two months, Peter Kilpatrick, dean of nas.” discussing the marketplace and the Forum was to facilitate dis- believe that the issues Engineering and a panelist in Crotty said she feels like the the common good, but it is ulti- cussion among as many stu- addressed at these panels the Oct. 12 Technology: Boon or satellite events served their pur- mately up to the students to dents as possible, Forum com- helped prepare the audience for Bane Forum satellite event. “If pose in preparing students for take the information the Forum mittee members ensured that the topics Friedman will discuss. you don’t prepare for the the Friedman lecture tonight, provides and apply it to their students who did not secure a “I’m really happy with how [Friedman] Forum event well, it and the additional panels added lives. ticket to the signature event this the Forum has developed so will be more entertainment for more substance to the theme of “One of the main points we’re evening would still have a far,” Crotty said. “The new the students than academic.” the Forum. hoping students get out of the chance to participate in the con- Forum format, with multiple Professor Harindra Fernando, “To me, one of the greatest Forum is to ask themselves why versation. events and opportunities for dis- a panelist in the same event as things about the Forum topic of these topics matter to them as “Anyone not able to get tickets cussions rather than just one Kilpatrick, said the satellite ‘The Global Marketplace and students,” Gast said. “I hope it can watch the event broadcast larger event, definitely allows events allowed students to hear the Common Good’ is that it can sheds light on mundane, every- on Channel 13, the TVs in for more students and faculty to a variety of viewpoints concern- be approached from a number day action that can affect the LaFortune or in the Jordan become engaged with the forum ing complicated issues, which is of stances,” she said. “The pan- common good.” Auditorium of Mendoza,” Crotty topic.” something that the previous els and discussions from the said. “Hopefully, this will allow University professors who par- Forum format did not always perspectives of business and Contact Molly Madden at for more people to become ticipated in the satellite events allow. legal professionals, engineering [email protected]

Varanelli said Walorski’s loss ed with the Republican results, Americans have made with “We really care about the com- was not a shock for the club. which indicate that the party their voting choices this elec- munity and the Democratic Election “We’re not terribly surprised. will gain a majority in the House tion. party.” continued from page 1 Joe Donnelly has been an of Representatives. “It’s not like we’re going to Once the lame-duck period incumbent for a while,” he said “It was a relief to take the see instantaneous change,” he ends and the newly-elected offi- Congressional District, but also “We didn’t expect her to pull House,” he said. “As of now our said. “I think Americans have cials take office in January, for the nation as a whole. this off, but she definitely came expectations have been fulfilled. spoken, and Democrats will not Colwell said Republicans and “We’re absolutely thrilled,” quite close, closer than we We’re just waiting to see what take voters for granted as they Democrats would be even more she said. “It’s really taken over expected.” else falls in our lap.” have. This proves the lack of confrontational than they were the national narrative because Colwell said Republicans had Flanagan said the disappoint- substance behind some of the during the 2010 campaign sea- he is a moderate Democrat run- targeted this race as one to ment of losing the House is cou- promises of 2008.” son. ning against a very conservative make a statement, as indicated pled with the political chal- Flanagan said now that He said this is due to the fact opponent.” by the amount of money spent lenges this change will present. Election Day is over, her group that a Republican House will be Flanagan said the club was by independent groups on nega- “We’re obviously disappointed can appreciate all the hard squaring off n President Barack especially pleased with the tive advertisements directed at we lost the House but we did work they put into the cam- Obama. results because of all the hard Donnelly. what we could,” she said. “I paign. She said such efforts “The initial thing will be that work they put in to aiding the “They [had] picked this race think the Democrats will have to have defied the notion that it will be more divisive, more reelection of Donnelly. as a target,” he said. “He raised re-evaluate their priorities young Americans are uncon- partisan than it has been,” “It validates us as a club more than Walorski, but she because in order to get legisla- cerned with the election Colwell said. “The switch of the because we knocked on hun- had more money from inde- tion passed, they must compro- process. House to Republican will be a dreds of doors and made thou- pendent groups.” mise.” “People really stigmatize stalemate.” sands of calls,” she said. Varanelli said despite the local Varanelli said while legislative young people as being apathet- President of Notre Dame congressional loss, on a national change may not be swift, what ic, but our club defied these Contact Sam Stryker at College Republicans Josh scale his club is extremely excit- is important is the statement stereotypes,” Flanagan said. [email protected] Wednesday, November 3, 2010 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS page 5

met,” the press release said. of the five adjectives were find their own internal A native of Providence, R.I., false. power and strength. Brennan Brennan graduated from Survivor She said each and every Therefore, Dellaca-Hedrick continued from page 1 Providence College, earned a continued from page 1 aspect of a person’s charac- urged the audience to find master’s degree in English ter contributes to a person’s themselves, claiming “edu- Among his students was from Brown University and develop a sense of self. identity in a vital way. cation is not the only step- University President Emeritus then obtained his doctorate However, by helping the “What you see on first ping stone to where you Fr. Edward “Monk” Malloy, from the University of Illinois. audience find themselves, glance can re-victimize a want to go.” who was an Before coming to Notre Dellaca-Hedrick also helped person by assuming some- Instead, she claimed, it is E n g l i s h Dame to teach, Brennan was a them discover the power of thing about a person,” personal experience that major as an Fulbright scholar and did life experiences and the Dellaca-Hedrick said. “Even makes people who they are. undergrad- post-doctoral work at the empowering nature of com- from the best intentions, we “Academia is the icing on uate and Universita degli Studi in munity. make assumptions about the cake, but the cake — took two Florence and the University of As a victimologist, Dellaca- people … by your cake — is c o u r s e s Gottingen in Germany. Hedrick deals with patients m a k i n g meaningful,” w i t h His wife, Sheilah, associate of domestic and sexual assumptions D e l l a c a - Brennan. professor emerita of philoso- abuse. While Dellaca- about our “Every experience, Hedrick said. In his phy at Notre Dame, survives Hedrick works with victims friends and whether pleasurable or As part of autobiogra- Brennan Brennan. He is also survived as part of her job, she her- family, we enriching that p h y , by his sons, Ciaran and Kevin, self was also a victim of sex- can hurt painful, is a gift ... and cake, she “Monk’s Tale,” Malloy called his brothers, James and ual abuse. them too.” has led us to where we asked the Brennan “one of the most William, and five grandsons. However, she said she D e l l a c a - are today.” audience to articulate people I have ever decided not to dwell on her Hedrick told create person- own victim stories. Rather, the audience al goals and she discussed how stories of that all were Tena Dellaca-Hedrick put them into victimization can change s u r v i v o r s , victimologist action. faculty, she said. into empowering ones of who had As her last “I am always so impressed by survival. experienced activity, she Blood the response of Notre Dame. With one exercise show- some event made audience continued from page 1 Everyone is so service-minded,” casing how ‘victim’ and ‘sur- in their lives that has members change positions in Phillips said. vivor’ are defined by differ- impacted us directly and the room and actually go Foundation put together each The actual process of donating ent terms, Dellaca-Hedrick changed their identity. through another person’s year. “takes about 45 minutes with 10 demonstrated even with “Anybody who feels they purse. She then asked for Jennie Phillips, assistant direc- minutes afterward to eat and good intentions, we view vic- haven’t survived something, volunteers to tell how they tor of Fitness and Fitness drink to make sure you’re not tims in a negative way. I would like to meet you,” felt. ‘Nervous,’ ‘exposed,’ Facilities, describes past drives queasy or lightheaded,” Phillips “Victims of sexual assault she said. ‘exploited’ and ‘uncomfort- at Notre Dame as “very success- said. die the day they are victim- Despite her own experi- able’ were all words used to ful.” According to Phillips, there are ized … then they are re- ence of abuse, Dellaca- describe the experience. She said that the South Bend some requirements to keep in born,” Dellaca-Hedrick said. Hedrick said she would not Those were all the emo- Medical Foundation staff has mind if you are planning to D e l l a c a - change anything tions she said victims feel been “helpful and donate. You must Hedrick had about her life. when telling their story. By are good people to be at least 17 the audi- She said her recognizing that everyone work with.” “[Giving blood is] an years old and e n c e “Victims of sexual background led has felt this way at some “[Giving blood weigh a mini- describe her her to travel the point in their lives, she said is] an easy way for easy way for people mum of 110 based on assault die the day world and meet they can better relate to our people to con- to contribute to their pounds. You first impres- they are victimized ... and help people. peers. tribute to their local community.” must be in over- sions. The then they are reborn.” “Every experi- Jacqualyn Zupancic, a jun- local community,” all good health. a u d i e n c e ence, whether ior, said she felt a sense of Phillips said. “It’s Also, all first time d e s c r i b e d pleasurable or community she felt after the free and doesn’t Jennie Phillips donors need to her in Tena Dellaca-Hedrick painful, is a gift lecture. take a lot of time.” assistant director bring a photo ID w o r d s victimologist … and has led “[The lecture] brings unity. So far in 2010, Fitness Facilities with them. d e t a i l i n g us to where we I now know that I’m not there have been Students can her race, are today,” alone,” Zupancic said. 252 donors from donate at a sta- sex, marital Dellaca-Hedrick “People over and over again the Notre Dame tion set up in the status, reli- said. “It’s what will face the same things I’m community, Phillips said. The Rolfs Sports Recreation Center gion and age, among other we make of that gift that is going through.” result of this is 226 lives saved. today from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. things. After compiling a up to us.” A total of 192 units of blood and Thursday from 9 a.m. to list, Dellaca-Hedrick went At work, Dellaca-Hedrick Contact Caitlin Housley at have been collected before this 3:30 p.m., Phillips said. through proving why three said she helps her clients [email protected] drive, she said. There are call ahead reserva- “One pint of blood can save tions but walk-ins are also wel- three lives,” Phillips said. come. The success of these drives would not be possible without Contact Lauren Kelly at the contributions of students and [email protected] The Observer Viewpoint page 6 Wednesday, November 3, 2010 INSIDE COLUMN Science, politics and We will win global warming more According to the late Senator Daniel the crosshairs. Global warming is a situa- permit unverified assumptions. No pre- The Giants won the World Series on Patrick Moynihan, “everyone is entitled to tion where science has failed in this dictions go unchallenged. So when the Monday night. We will win more. his own opinion, but not his own facts.” quest. Before I am accused of being a leading scientific journal in the world, That’s about all I’m going to say That Moynihan was a politician is ironic, denialist, let me state that I believe that Nature, announced recently that it will about my first championship team (I as politics seems to be the one sphere man-made global warming is probably soon publish Nature Climate Change, I wasn’t even four where different true, and that something should be done was surprised, and quite honestly, disap- won the 49ers parties actually do Edward A. about it. Moving our economy towards a pointed. The sureness with which the sci- when the Super have their own Larkin more full embrace of alternative energy is entific community has proceeded on the Bowl in 1994). facts. Social secu- undeniably good for the environment global warming front seems to threaten We took care of rity, tax rates, Scientific (even in the absence of global warming its stated precepts. business, and I charter schools — Notation concerns), as well as national security This attitude leads to a deep hostility now have brag- statistics are con- and economic competitiveness in the next towards scientists from many pockets of ging rights for stantly produced century. the electorate. It’s what fuels the media another nine on both sides by think tanks and used by One major problem is that the vast sensationalism about the Climategate months. Christopher political journalists. It’s easy to get either majority of people can never hope to real- scandal and the tiny fraction of errant This one is for turned off or confused by the acrimonious ly be able to evaluate the merit of global claims in the IPCC report. It’s what ani- you Seattle, Masoud debate. warming science — most scientists mates some people to call the entire idea Kansas City, The most polarizing issues are those included. How many people have actually a hoax to impose more government con- Assistant Baltimore, over values that involve significant cultur- researched climate change, as opposed to trol on the market. Obviously, politics Sports Editor Washington and al elements and beliefs. Interestingly, sci- simply accepting their party’s view on it, requires getting your hands dirty. But Pittsburgh*. ence is inextricably involved in many of armed with a few choice facts from their those who believe in global warming (like If you claim any of the above cities these hot-button topics. Some of the favorite commentators? How can we be myself) should understand that science is as your hometown, your baseball major cultural debates of the past sure enough about the science to enact about a rational analysis of the facts, an team finished last in its division and decades have involved the role of science the large-scale change that must take embrace of all the data. There’s no room you probably didn’t even notice in determining priorities. The teaching of place to adequately protect against the in science for insulation from competing because you all have pretty good evolution versus intelligent design and worst scenarios? Predicting the future is claims. football teams. the global warming debate are two exam- notoriously difficult, even for scientists. The climate debate will not be won by But if I told you that in three years ples of such issues. The handling of the The reality is that the complex combina- castigating non-believers as ridiculous your team could go from the cellar of two subjects by the scientific community tion of physics, chemistry and computer- and throwing economics out the window. its division to the pinnacle of the free affords larger insights about the interac- model based speculation that undergirds It will be won by a cool-headed articula- baseball world, would you believe tion between science and politics. global warming is incredibly complex. tion of the consequences of climate me? The evolution debate is an example in So where has science failed in the glob- change — answer the “so what?” ques- The Giants finished in dead last which science clearly can and should be al warming debate? As much as I wanted tion, but do it in an intellectually rigorous three seasons ago with 71 wins in the marshaled to support a specific view- Al Gore to win the 2000 presidential elec- way. Most people are driven to the polls NL West. We finished second-to-last point. Part of the reason for this is the tion, the idea of casting the necessity to by the state of their job or deep-seated in 2008, and third in 2009. Basically, accessibility of the scientific evidence to deal with climate change as a “moral beliefs about important cultural issues — we went from being awful, to less everyone — even a cursory study of evo- obligation” is exactly the wrong way to not the idea of biodiversity loss or the awful, to okay, to champions. lution is incredibly persuasive. The simi- approach it. Militant attitudes about the prospect of future coastal flooding. This, You are still probably leaning larity of our genes and proteins and those necessity to act quickly and drastically, in however, doesn’t mean that doomsday towards no because the Pirates have of yeast and bacteria can easily be dis- a way that is economically harmful in the predictions should be made to mobilize put together 18 consecutive losing played. Simply going on a walk or to the short term, is sure to only alienate peo- people. Making this debate as militant as seasons; Stephen Strasburg won’t zoo can remind of us of our striking simi- ple. Ridiculing people who deny the scien- possible is not worth it for the scientific pitch for the Nationals for at least larity to other creatures. The incredible tific consensus, despite the fact that no community. If global warming does prove 2011 due to Tommy John surgery; richness of research on evolution for one on either side of the issue really to be overhyped, the credibility of science the Orioles play in the same division more than a century speaks firmly in its knows how the scientific consensus has could be seriously damaged. As Moynihan as the Yankees and Red Sox; the favor. No one has ever found a structure been reached — is foolhardy. would surely agree, facts should be Royals have a cheap owner and the in living things that could not have feasi- Indeed, the entire issue of the politics of regarded with caution. Above all, every- Mariners play in the same city as bly evolved (called “irreducible complexi- global warming seems fundamentally one should be allowed an opinion. Pete Carroll, who may actually take ty”). The science is clear — evolution unscientific to me, which is the reason down a city this time. should be taught in school. The debate why I am so surprised at the dogmatic Edward A. Larkin is a senior with a I say the answer is yes for a couple about evolution is becoming less about attitudes of some scientific publications. double major in Biological Sciences and reasons. cultural priorities and more about simple Science is at its core a skeptical endeavor Classical Civilization. He can be reached First, there is parity in baseball. intellectual honesty. — rigorous proof is needed to publish at [email protected] Over the last 10 years, only the Red This is a positive development — cul- anything. Scientists needle each other for The views expressed in this column are Sox have won more than one World tural issues are often the most divisive, minute experimental flaws, and are care- those of the author and not Series. More than any sport, a gener- and science should attempt to keep out of ful to never rule out any possibilities or necessarily those of The Observer. al manager with an eye for talent and an owner with any kind of money can give your club the resources to rebound. Second, the baseball draft is a EDITORIAL CARTOON legitimate retooling device. There’s no two-day ESPN special, but it gets the job done better than any other sport’s draft, except that of the NHL. The Giants rode two rookies in Buster Posey and Madison Bumgarner all the way to the series, and the Rays did the same in 2008. Third, none of your squads have valid curses that come to mind. And even if you do have a small hex, if the Red Sox can get rid of the Curse of the Bambino, any club can throw the curse they’ve got too.** So keep showing up to the ballpark like I did (which shouldn’t be too hard, as each of your venues is arguably one of the top 10 in base- ball) and keep checking the stand- ings. One of these days, you may stand on that pinnacle too. *Phoenix not included because the QUOTE OF THE DAY QUOTE OF THE DAY Giants have a stranglehold on the NL West for the foreseeable future. **Except Cubs or Indians fans. The Bambino has nothing on Bartman or Submit a Letter LeBron. “It is better to know some of the “It's okay if you mess up. You questions than all of the answers.” to the Editor at should give yourself a break.” The views expressed in the Inside James Thurber Column are those of the author and Billy Joel not necessarily those of The U.S. author www.ndsmcobserver.com U.S. musician Observer. Contact Christopher Masoud at [email protected] The Observer Viewpoint Wednesday, November 3, 2010 page 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Inspired by your Honoring Declan

You want to do something significant turbing neurological, cognitive or emo- to memorialize Declan Sullivan? Don’t tional changes have developed. If they memory think about doing something for videog- have, it will treat the matter as a crisis, raphers. Rest assured, new regulations and take whatever measures are neces- As I walk around campus this week, nity mourn the loss of Declan Sullivan will protect them. Instead, do something sary to protect its players. Is there a bet- I am filled with memories from years opens up these memories again. The for those he cared about but who are ter way to honor Declan than to dare to ago. On Saturday morning, Nov. 13, grief, doubt, anger, fear and sorrow still quite unprotected: football players. discover uncomfortable truths and be 1993 I joined the throngs of students felt by so many reminds me of the Evidence is growing that not only profes- willing to take whatever difficult actions in North Dining Hall for breakfast struggles we all encounter with the sional but college and high school play- they imply? filled with excitement for the “Game of loss of someone we love. While his ers are experiencing cognitive and emo- Some might say that following my sug- the Century” later that day: No. 1 friends and family face the deep and tional harm as a result of head injuries, gestion would be a political exploitation Florida State vs. No. 2 Notre Dame. As profound loss of Declan, witnessing even when these fall short of a concus- of Declan’s death. That the suggestion we got our bagels and cereal, I their grief evokes in each of us our sion. For example, a recent Purdue has a political dimension I do not deny. I remember the moment when I over- own experiences of loss. For those of study of 21 Indiana high school football would argue, however, that the investi- heard another student say: “Did you us who have lost friends and family players published in the Journal of gation of a question about the harmful hear? A freshman died last night!” members, the grief in our hearts Neurotoma showed that eight suffered consequences of a culturally entrenched Seventeen years ago we did not have responds to the suffering of Declan’s significant cognitive and neurological and economically powerful institution is cell phones, or even wired internet in family and together we mourn the loss changes after a season of football even not an act of political exploitation but of the dorms, so it took until later in the of a member of our community. Our though only four of them had suffered a political courage. day to learn the name of the student compassion opens us up to emotions concussion. who was lost from our midst, Mara and questions we have struggled with If Notre Dame cares for its players, Fox. She was killed by a hit-and-run before: “Why did this have to happen? James Greene who generate so much revenue for it, it driver as she walked along Douglas Who is to blame? Where is God in all alumnus will become a leader and test its players Road with friends on their way home of this?” Class of 1971 before and after the season to see if dis- from dinner off campus. Her death I believe that God is in the midst of Nov. 1 was sudden, tragic, and filled with the community that mourns, weeping questions about who was to blame. As with us. I believe that we are stronger news of her death spread across cam- when we come together to share our pus, the joy of beating Florida State to suffering than when we try to go it claim the No. 1 spot was over-shad- alone. And I believe that everyone The Observer cover owed by the knowledge that a life was responds to grief in their own way. lost too soon. Listen to your friends who want to talk As the weeks went by, the Notre about other people they have lost, do Dame community mourned her loss. not judge other people for the ways curse? Her Lyons Hall roommates and her they respond to the death of a loved family and friends experienced the one — we all grieve in our own ways. deepest grief as their loved one was And most importantly, if you are In addition to the posters, flags and Thing.” The senior kicker is having a taken from them. Those of us who had struggling to make sense of your emo- signs that are covering up the cinder great season, but many are wondering met her in our first three months on tions or responses in this time of sor- block walls of my room in Keenan, the why he did not get a chance to prove so campus mourned the bright light we row please talk to someone. Your rec- inside wall near my door also sports six in the final minute on Saturday. had briefly glimpsed. I had shared tor, assistant rector, RA, a professor, of The Observer’s Irish Insider cover Like the alleged “Madden Curse” that adventures with Mara in our early fall priest, campus ministry, university pages from throughout this season. has affected the careers of the NFL golf class as we both failed to make a counseling center — someone who Over the weekend, a friend and I stars who have graced the cover of the single shot, gave up, and snuck back can help you reflect on your own noticed that each of these cover ath- famous video game, it seems that the to the Rockne before class was over. experience of this loss to our commu- letes has experienced a considerable Irish may be facing a similar jinx. So That was my only encounter with nity. setback this year. Dayne Crist and for the 2011 season, I only ask that The Mara, but I felt her loss deeply. Who Declan, I never met you but know Armando Allen have suffered season- Observer be a little more selective knows the friend she might have many people you touched. You will be ending injuries. Unless the Irish can when deciding who to feature on each become, the contributions she might missed now and in the years to come. pull out victories in two of their final Friday throughout the season. Perhaps have made to the Notre Dame com- May we all be inspired by your memo- three games and become bowl eligible, Rich Rodriguez and Lane Kiffin would munity and to the world. At our grad- ry. Ian Williams and Theo Riddick are be a good starting place. uation in 1997, I remember thinking unlikely to return. Carlo Calabrese “someone is missing” and my eyes Megan Shepherd missed the Tulsa game with a ham- Josh Flynt filled with tears as I still felt the loss of staff string injury. The most recent cover senior someone who died too soon. Assistant Director, ND Vocation Initiative features David Ruffer with the head- Keenan Hall Witnessing the Notre Dame commu- Oct. 29 line, “From Walk-On to Starter to Sure Nov.1

EDITORIAL CARTOON The Observer Scene page 8 Wednesday, November 3, 2010

By MAIJA GUSTIN Director Tyler Kaplan said Notre Dame students are in for a treat with Associate Scene Editor “The Drowsy Chaperone,” even if The Pasquerilla East Musical they don’t know it. Company (PEMCo.) opens up its run “‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ is one of of the hit Broadway musical “The the most original and hilarious musi- Drowsy Chaperone” Thursday. The cals ever written,” Kaplan said in an show is, at its heart, a musical for interview with The Observer. “Its and about people who love musicals. premise and style is so original I In it, the Man in Chair decides to cannot really compare it to any turn on his recording of the fictional other musical. Its mockumentary 1920s musical “The Drowsy style is similar to the movies ‘This is Chaperone,” and the show comes to Spinal Tap’ and ‘Waiting for life in his kitchen. The musical-with- Guffman.’” in-a-musical proceeds as the Man in Freshman Brian Scully, who plays the Chair interjects with his Robert Martin, said of the show, “It’s thoughts, opinions and explanations a send-up of all the stereotypical on the story and the songs. Though musicals of days past; not only is it the Man in Chair openly criticizes fun to watch for the over-the-top many of the tropes of musical the- kitschiness of the genre, but the pro- atre, “Drowsy” is ultimately an ode tagonist’s ‘critique’ of the play has to the musical and its iconic place in a distinctly modern sense of American culture. humor to it.” The Man in Chair, played by sopho- “‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ is solace in. I think that this idea of more Charlie O’Leary, serves as the unlike anything PEMCo. — or any having one escape, being it our musical’s narrator, often addressing other musical theater group — has favorite book or a song that puts us the audience directly. done in some time at Notre Dame,” in a good place, is something we can “It’s interesting, and oftentimes Kemnetz said. all relate to.” hilarious, to see the contrast “It’s a big show with huge, beau- The cast and production crew had between the exaggerated world of tifully-choreographed song and nothing but praise for each other. the musical ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ dance numbers, fancy costumes and “The best part about being a and the more realistic world in pretty much everything else you part of this production has been which the Man in Chair lives,” expect from a large-scale production the enthusiasm that I have seen O’Leary told The Observer in an e- while hiding pretty much all of that from my entire cast and crew,” mail. under the guise of a small-scale Kaplan said. “We have been enjoy- The Man in Chair’s chosen musical ing this show so much. We are is named for the character of the still laughing at the same parts Drowsy Chaperone, who has perhaps that we have done dozens of had a few too many drinks this times and can’t wait for everyone evening. The title character is else to have a chance to enjoy this played by senior and Observer Scene show.” writer Stephanie DePrez. O’Leary also spoke highly of his “The ‘Chaperone’ is drowsy fellow cast members. “I feel really because she’s an aging woman seek- lucky to be working with such tal- ing love in her life while watching ented people,” he said. the young bride she is supposed to Kemnetz said he believes their be chaperoning question her love,” hard work will show in the final said sophomore John Kemnetz, the product. show’s musical director, in an e- “They’re a great group to work mail. “ More than anything though, with and everything you see on she’s drowsy because it’s a 1920s- Thursday, Friday or Saturday is a show-within-a-show, and nothing result of their hard work,” he said. says the 1920s like the token Students are in for a fun night at drunk!” the theatre with “The Drowsy Senior Joe Augustinsky, who plays Chaperone,” Augustinsky said. George, said, “She could put Don “Old shows were about going into a Draper to shame.” theatre and for whatever length of time, having fun. We hope that this show can provide everyone with the chance to have fun,” Augustinsky said. “They will regret not going.” show,” Kemnetz said. “There’s something that everyone can enjoy in ‘Drowsy,’ whether it’s On campus the more serious theater of the exterior plot or the fun-loving, What: “The Drowsy Chaperone” upbeat pace of the sub-plots.” presented by Pasquerilla East Augustinsky agreed. Music Co. “It’s really about more than just Where: Washington Hall Main old musicals,” he said. “It’s about Stage something that brings about com- When: Thursday, Nov. 4, Friday, Nov. 5 and Saturday, Nov. 6, 8 fort. It’s about something that we p.m. hold close to our heart. How much: $8 non-students, $6 Throughout the show, we learn students, available in the more and more about this old man LaFortune box office who is narrating the show for us and throughout all of the hardships he’s gone through, the one con- stant has been this musical that Contact Maija Gustin at he’s been able to turn on and find [email protected] SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer

LISA HOEYNCK | Observer Graphic The Observer Scene Wednesday, November 3, 2010 page 9

Halloween home game

Football fans donned costumes a day early for the football game vs. Tulsa on Oct. 30.

From the classic bedsheet ghosts to the entire cast of Mario, those not dressed as “Irish football fans” stood out in the crowd — it was even easy to spot the Waldos.

Photo illustration by Lisa Hoeynck, Courtney Eckerle, Maggie O’Brien and Sarah O’Connor page 10 The Observer N CLASSIFIEDS Wednesday, November 3, 2010

GOLF Westwood tops Woods for No. 1 in the world

and golf game imploded. The waiting for Tiger to get back Associated Press only surprise for Woods is that to where he has been. This SHANGHAI — The first it took this long for someone year, he had some stuff to go encounter between Lee to replace him. through. But when he gets Westwood and Tiger Woods “To be No. 1 in the world, that straightened out, we since they switched spots in you have to win regularly,” expect him to be as good as the world ranking was not Woods said. “And I haven’t ever.” exactly the momentous occa- done that lately.” That remains to be seen. sion some thought it might be. All of that can change this This is the 10th time in his A pair of photographers week at the HSBC Champions, career that Woods was crouched into position on the and not just between them. replaced atop the world rank- far end of the range at The top of golf is so crowded ing. Historically, he doesn’t Sheshan International, where at the moment that four play- lose the No. 1 spot as much as Westwood was quietly hitting ers — Westwood, Woods, PGA he loans it out. But he has wedges and Woods was quick- champion Martin Kaymer and never been as unpredictable ly approaching from the put- Masters champion Phil as he is now. ting green. Mickelson — could get to No. And while interest in “Westy ... Billy,” Woods 1 this week without even win- America tends to peak when called out to the new No. 1 ning. If Steve Stricker and Jim Woods is demolishing his com- and his caddie, Billy Foster. Furyk had come over to China petition, it becomes fascinat- He never stopped to chat. for this World Golf ing worldwide with four play- “Tiger,” Westwood respond- Championship, they also ers whose ranking average is ed, turning his head briefly would have had a shot at No. separated by less than a half- before settling over his next 1. point. shot. It’s possible that the highest “This could be very exciting AP They have been friends for finisher among Westwood, for the game,” Westwood said. Tiger Woods and Lee Westwood participate in the opening as long as they have been on Woods and Kaymer will go to The top spot changed hands ceremonies for the HSBC tournament in Shanghai, China. their respective tours, and the No. 1 in the world, provided 10 times between Seve exchange was similar to they’re in the top 20. Ballesteros and Greg Norman Consider the case of quickly he can put his game countless others. The only dif- Golf is no longer about over a three-year period in the Westwood. Woods had a lead back together, and whether he ference was the pecking order birdies and bogeys these days. late 1980s. This is more remi- that was nearly triple in the can get back to the level in the world ranking, and even It requires a calculator. niscent of 1997, when four world ranking a year ago, yet where he was winning nearly that comes with a dose of per- To kick off the festivities this players — Woods, Norman, Westwood still managed to half the tournaments he spective. week, the latest version of the Ernie Els and Colin overtake him despite winning entered. Being No. 1 in the world is a “Big Four” gathered on Montgomerie — were in the only twice, neither of them a Even at No. 2 — and he big deal to Westwood, as it Shanghai’s riverfront and hunt for No. 1 around the U.S. major. He was consistently could slip to No. 4 by the end should be. On the home page touched swords in a photo Open at Congressional. better than anyone else, with of the week — Woods still of his website is a photo of opportunity to depict what The first time Woods was two runner-up finishes in the seems to be the one dictating him standing before a map of organizers hope will be an No. 1, it lasted a week before majors, a tie for fourth in The the action. the world, cradling a globe epic battle for No. 1. he was replaced by Els, who Players Championship, nine Westwood was asked Sunday and holding up the No. 1 sign. But that’s just this week. was supplanted by Norman a top 10s and only one missed evening if he still considered “Whenever you can sit down All four players realize that week later, and then it went cut. Woods his main rival, or if he and say, ‘I’m the best in the this competition will continue back to Woods. It rotated “It gives everyone hope,” thought the challenge more world right now,’ it’s a dream after Shanghai and stretch among those three during the Mahan said. “It’s been a long likely would come from the that everybody holds,” he into Singapore, Australia, next year before the music time since someone other than growing pack of youngsters, said. Dubai, South Africa and stopped and Woods took over. Tiger Woods has been ranked either someone like Kaymer, Losing the No. 1 ranking is California — at tournaments Woods, though, has been No. No. 1. Obviously, we all know Dustin Johnson or Rory not a big deal to Woods, nor they play the rest of the year. 1 for so long — all but 32 it’s possible in a sense. It just McIlroy. should it be. This business of No. 1 isn’t weeks since the 1999 PGA takes good play, and some “I wouldn’t write Tiger off as He had been at the top for a likely to be settled anytime Championship — that to sud- good luck.” quickly as that,” Westwood record 281 consecutive weeks. soon. denly see so many other play- The good luck in this case said. “I certainly wouldn’t. A year ago, it looked as if he “It could — to really, defini- ers in the mix has given many was Woods’ misfortunes, all of He’s proved that time and time might be there the rest of his tively know — take a year,” more belief that it can be it his own doing. again when he’s gone away career until his personal life Hunter Mahan said. “We’re all done. The question now is how and comes back.”

NFL Redskins work out maligned former No. 1 pick Russell

least one other quarterback, Bowl player’s future with the Russell’s talents, but said the like he’s in good shape out here Associated Press who were getting a look from team, and coach Mike other factors do come into con- and he’s working, and that’s all the team. Shanahan added to the confu- sideration when evaluating a you can evaluate. Sometimes ASHBURN, Va. — Former “We’ll evaluate him and sion by offering varying expla- player. when guys do get a second Oakland Raiders quarterback everyone else out there,” nations for the decision. “I don’t think you consider opportunity, they can change JaMarcus Russell worked out Shanahan said. Russell, the No. 1 overall pick anyone just based off of talent,” their stripes.” with the Washington Redskins The Redskins routinely invite in the 2007 draft, was released Kyle Shanahan said. “Everyone The Redskins also worked out on Tuesday, just three days out-of-work players for work- in May after three disappointing in the NFL’s pretty talented. quarterback J.P. Losman; nose after Donovan McNabb was outs on Tuesdays, but the tim- seasons with the Raiders. He (It’s) other stuff that really sepa- tackle William Joseph; defensive benched in the closing minutes ing of Russell’s visit only added regressed on the field, was fined rates you. He is very talented, end Charles Grant; defensive of a loss to Detroit. to the team’s quarterback for being overweight and was so I think he can overcome backs Tye Hill, Justin Miller and Offensive coordinator Kyle drama of the last few days. criticized by the coaching staff some of the stuff that he strug- Sha’reff Rashad, and receivers Shanahan said Russell was one McNabb’s benching raised ques- for his work ethic. gled with. I don’t really know Chad Jackson, Bobby Williams of many players, including at tions about the six-time Pro Kyle Shanahan praised that personally, but if he looks and Taurus Johnson.

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it again? Barry Bonds — anyone with a Associated Press “We’re going to celebrate for a connection to the orange and ARLINGTON, Texas — No while. We’ll go to our organiza- black had reason to cheer this arguing the World Series cham- tion meetings not this week but long-awaited title. pion Giants have dominant pitch- next and we’ll sort it out as best “A day does not go by until ing. General manager Brian we can,” said Bill Neukom, the today that I don’t think about the Sabean isn’t about to break up Giants’ bowtie-wearing second- ‘02 Series,” former owner Peter that talented, homegrown year managing partner. “As we Magowan said, fighting tears. bunch. did this year, we will burn the “Now I don’t have to worry about He knows full well more hitting midnight oil. We will not go to that anymore. I know how much might be needed to make anoth- bed any night without having fig- the people of San Francisco er deep October run. As is the ured out who we are, where we ached for this. There are a lot of case most winters for this club, want to get, how we get there, happy families in San San Francisco will go searching who we need to get us there.” Francisco.” for a big bat that fits the budget. The Giants headed home late Sabean creatively turned the And it’s not supposed to be a Monday on festive charter flight. Giants into a contender — and great free-agent market this off- The victory parade is then a champion. His roster of season. Wednesday, pushed back castoffs and misfits, including in- At least now Sabean and com- because of Tuesday’s elections. season acquisitions Pat Burrell pany know they can win without Neukom himself let loose for a and Cody Ross, and rookie that marquee slugger. little while. Soaked with beer in Buster Posey after a late May The Giants are on top again, the winning clubhouse, he callup, came through with sur- AP securing their first World Series bounced up and down with his prises in every round. The San Fransisco Giants celebrate their World Series victory Monday. crown since the franchise moved arm around infielder Juan Uribe. The Giants got by Atlanta, then The Giants said Tuesday they plan to keep their homegrown players. West in 1958 with a 3-1 victory “Juan, Juan, Juan, U-ribe!” he stunned the heavily favored two- over the Rangers in Game 5 on hollered. time defending NL champion “Right now it’s a little bit sur- Young Award winner Tim Monday night. For all the near misses by gen- Phillies. They took care of the real,” Sabean said. Lincecum against Rangers ace The first question that always erations of Giants greats — Rangers deep in the heart of The Giants got two victories Cliff Lee — unbeaten in the post- comes up afterward: Can they do Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Texas. from two-time reigning NL Cy season before this — and a loaded Rangers lineup. San Francisco received spectacular defense from second baseman Freddy Sanchez, who also deliv- ered with four hits and three RBIs in the 11-7 World Series- opening win last Wednesday. “There’s just so much tradition and history,” Sanchez said. “For us to be able to do this, that’s why it was truly a team effort.” Series MVP Edgar Renteria produced two game-winning hits, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning Monday, all while playing with a torn biceps. The Giants hit .237 in the post- season but had a 2.47 ERA. Their postseason batting average was the lowest for a World Series champion since the 1988 Los Angeles Dodgers batted .227, according to STATS LLC. Their pitching carried them just as it had all year for a team that clinched the NL West on the season’s final day — and in its third try. San Francisco won the close games with an unimpres- sive offense. With Lincecum, Matt Cain, Jonathan Sanchez and rookie Madison Bumgarner, Sabean has quite a formidable rotation set for 2011. One of the first big tasks will be deciding whether to re-sign first baseman Aubrey Huff. The Giants will be counting on more from $126 million pitcher Barry Zito, who was left off the roster for all three rounds in the playoffs but handled it with class all the way. The 2002 AL Cy Young Award winner with the Oakland Athletics failed to reach 10 wins for the first time since his rookie season in 2000. His 4.15 ERA is the fourth-highest of his career. He went 1-8 with a 6.72 ERA over his last 11 outings and 10 starts and only had one victory in his last 15 appearances. The stretch included a career-worst nine-game losing streak from July 21 to Sept. 14. Zito was right there rooting even when he wasn’t pitching. “That’s the biggest deal for me, 53 seasons or 52 years — how- ever you want to add it up — teams have been going out there every year trying to bring this thing home,” Zito said. “And they haven’t been able to do it. To be able to be a part of a team to bring something so special to the city of San Francisco, where my heart personally is because I’ve been in the Bay Area for 10 years as a professional.” page 12 The Observer N SPORTS Wednesday, November 3, 2010

assure Dotzel that she was actually in the race, and Dotzel that it wasn’t a rouse. When Calle continued from page 16 the race ended and Dotzel continued from page 16 looked to the scoreboard for Bend, she became motivat- results, she was met with a “I knew my pick was going to ed to do everything in her pleasant surprise — she’d be a guess and so I wanted to power to contribute imme- won. show the team that I believed diately and help out her “I'm not going to lie, I was they were going to win,” he team. incredibly excited when I said with a laugh. “I was half- “I had not fully realized looked at the clock and saw serious, yes, but I believed they how incredi- a one next to would win.” bly talented m y n a m e , ” That style of leadership and this team was she said. belief in Notre Dame is until I was a “I had not fully H o w e v e r, Ridderwall’s defining charac- part of it,” even in the teristic and one that he will s h e s a i d . realized how midst of her need as alternate captain of a “ N o t h i n g incredibly talented first colle- green Irish squad. compares to this team was until I giate win and “He’s a great example for a training and a p e r s o n a l lot of players as far as his com- racing with was a part of it.” v i c t o r y , mitment,” Notre Dame coach t h e m o n a D o t z e l w a s Jeff Jackson said. daily basis. I Sarah Dotzel sure to place The Stockholm native under- can already Irish swimmer h e r a c c o m - stands how important his lead- tell they are p l i s h m e n t ership will be in his final year some of the w i t h i n t h e playing in the Joyce Center. greatest role confines of “Being an older guy on a YUE WU/The Observer models I will ever come in her team’s success. young team like this, you’ve Irish senior left wing Calle Ridderwall carries the puck against Lake contact with. This alone “The fact that I could got to lead by example proba- Superior State on Oct. 15. Ridderwall notched a goal in the game. makes me want to work my achieve my first win in a bly more than talking,” hardest to not only score challenging event that I did Ridderwall said. “Stay positive, Ridderwall’s first season with son, however, was a struggle points for them at meets, not feel extremely prepared [have a] good attitude, and try the Irish started slowly. He did- for Notre Dame — a trend but also to achieve some of for made me very proud of to keep everyone happy.” n’t notch his first goal until his Ridderwall wants to reverse. t h e t h i n g s myself, but Ridderwall, the first Notre tenth contest, and only had one “We all believe that we can t h e y h a v e mostly proud Dame player from the land of more goal in the regular sea- get back to the Frozen Four during their t h a t I w a s Ikea, moved to Chicago to play son. When the playoffs started, and do some damage,” he said. time on the “Notre Dame women’s m a k i n g m y for the Chicago Chill, where he however, Ridderwall found his “I think obviously the ultimate team.” swimming has won 14 first contri- was a teammate of current stride. He peaked in the Frozen goal is to win a national cham- D o t z e l ’ s bution to the Irish junior Billy Maday. After Four semifinal game against pionship but short-term we selfless atti- years in a row. I want team,” Dotzel graduating from high school he Michigan, scoring twice, want to do better in the tude was on to help make it 15.” said. played one season in the including the game-winner in CCHA.” display dur- Wi t h h e r United States Hockey League, overtime. The Swedish striker has done “That run we had to the his part to improve on his play i n g t h e Sarah Dotzel t e a m - f i r s t leading the Tri-City Storm in team’s meet a t t i t u d e , scoring and making the all- Frozen Four was definitely the from 2009-2010. a g a i n s t Irish swimmer Dotzel’s main rookie team. Throughout it all, greatest hockey experience I’ve “I think I’ve gotten a little bit M i c h i g a n goal for her however, Ridderwall had his had with any team. Playing on bigger and stronger,” he said. State on Oct. rookie season eye on the Golden Dome. that level in front of that kind “This year especially I’ve 2 9 . W h e n is oriented “Living in Chicago, people of crowd is something you improved my defensive game Dotzel got off the bus in towards continuing the build up Notre Dame to be don’t do too often,” he said. and awareness of the system East Lansing, she found out Notre Dam’s dominance in something out of this word. I “Now when I look back at it I we play.” that she would be compet- the Big East. think I knew right from the only wish we could make it Looking back on his time in ing in the 400-yard individ- “Notre Dame women’s beginning after coming to the happen again.” South Bend, the finance major ual medley. swimming has won 14 years States that this place was The Irish squads of the past is satisfied with his decision to “The 400 IM would not in a row,” she said. “I want unbelievable,” he said. “I really two years were not up to the play for Jackson. typically be placed in my to help make it 15.” believed in the direction the level of that Frozen Four “Hockey-wise, we played in usual list of events,” Dotzel program was headed, and with squad, but Ridderwall contin- the Frozen Four, we won the said. Irish assistant coach Contact Michael Todisco at the business school, I think it ued to improve. He led the CCHA regular season and the Kate Kovenock even had to [email protected] was a good fit.” team in scoring his sophomore playoffs [and] we’ve continued year, finding the back of the to build off of that and make net 17 times and earning a this program great,” he said. selection to the CCHA all-tour- “I’ve definitely liked the expe- nament team. His junior year rience I’ve had here.” was more of the same, scoring 19 times including two hat Contact Allan Joseph at tricks. That most recent sea- [email protected] Wednesday, November 3, 2010 The Observer N SPORTS page 13

ND WOMEN’S TENNIS McGaffigan adjusts to sophomore season

By MATT ROBISON “She hasn’t played as much motivate her teammates. As a same goals.” was 10-5 with senior Kristen tennis as most of her teammates, sophomore, she is already in a Perhaps most notable about Rafael, 3-3 with graduated senior Sports Writer but is getting more experience position of leadership due to the McGaffigan’s leadership and Cosmina Ciobanu, 4-1 with junior every semester,” Louderback Notre Dame team’s youth. Half of team-focused mindset is her Shannon Mathews and 1-0 with Before she came to Notre said. “You can always count on the roster is infectious per- graduated senior Kali Krisik. Dame, sophomore Chrissie Chrissie to work hard in prac- freshmen, and sonality that car- The improvement Louderback McGaffigan was playing three tice.” McGaffigan’s role ries over from speaks of has already been visible varsity sports as a senior in As far as mechanics go, as a leader with the locker room in Notre Dame’s fall season Davenport, Iowa. But none of McGaffigan’s natural athleticism the other return- onto the court. where she has gone 4-2 in singles those sports was tennis. has facilitated her efforts to ing Irish players “Having played four “She is very and 2-2 in doubles with freshman Regardless, McGaffigan joined become a better all-around ten- has been and sports, Chrissie knows outgoing off the Julie Sabacinski. At the Eck the Irish squad as the nis player, as well as create a will continue to what it is like to play court and is Tennis Classic, hosted by the Tennisrecruiting.net’s No. 32 unique style of play. be essential to learning to bring Irish, McGaffigan advanced to the national recruit and made an “She is very athletic and moves the team’s devel- on a team.” that to the court semifinals in the blue singles immediate impact during her well,” Louderback said. “Chrissie opment. as well,” draw and the quarterfinals of the freshman season. This year, her plays a bigger game and is work- “Having played Jay Louderback L o u d e r b a c k blue doubles bracket with play is continually on the rise as ing on being more aggressive by four sports, Irish coach said. Sabacinski. she constantly works to improve coming to the net more after her Chrissie knows Last season, McGaffigan will be looked to on the court. big forehand. She also uses her what it is like to McGaffigan went once more when the Irish travel Irish coach Jay Louderback serve well to set up easier shots.” play on a team,” 16-10 in her to Champaign, Ill., next week to praised the effort and drive Although she has not played Louderback said. matches overall, compete in the Illinois Blast tour- McGaffigan has shown this sea- tennis as much as she has other “She is very good at helping moti- 16-9 in dual play, 4-0 Big East, nament. son, especially since she has less sports, McGaffigan’s extensive vating her teammates and real- and 0-1 on tour. At one point, she experience than most of her experience as an athlete has con- izes how important it is for a climbed to the No. 90 in the Contact Matt Robison at teammates. tributed to her ability to lead and team to work for toward the national ranks. In doubles, she [email protected]

was Notre Dame senior So- very windy which made the improved,” Nhim said. in the rankings, was the Hyun Park, who tied for course tougher to play, but Rounding out the top five highlight of the tournament,” Zhang fourth with Colorado’s Emily we managed to play pretty Irish scorers were juniors Park said. continued from page 16 Talley at 217 strokes, ending well and we shot the lowest Becca Huffer and Allare. The Irish will have a break one over par. Park trimmed team score for the day.” Huffer took 43rd with 231 from competition for a few stroke total, coming in one her score of 73 in the first Nhim concluded the tour- strokes and Allare tied for months, coming back to the under par. Zhang improved round to a pair of 72s in the nament tied for ninth with a 54th with 234 strokes. tee with the spring season on the final day of play, cut- second and third rounds, an total of 220 strokes and four Notre Dame’s 18-over par beginning on Feb. 21 at the ting her individual strokes accomplishment considering over par. The tournament finish was its second best of Central District Invitational, from 73 the previous day to the difficulties with both the marked her best score on a the season, which aided in its hosted at the River 70 in the final round. She fin- course and weather. 54-hole course during the victory over No. 13 Colorado Wilderness Course in ished only three strokes “The hardest part was fall season of her rookie year. and No. 17 Tulane. Parrish, Fla. behind the first place finish- placing the ball in the right “I’m happy I got a top 10, “Beating two teams that er, TCU’s Brooke Beeler. spot on the greens.” Park but as always, individual per- were ranked ahead of us, Contact Megan Finneran at Two strokes behind Zhang said. “The weather today was formance can always be which will help us move up mfi[email protected] page 14 The Observer N SPORTS Wednesday, November 3, 2010

than it was last year. You know, we have more bodies, we have McGraw more depth. Hope continued from page 16 “I think last year, we didn’t continued from page 16 have the depth, but now with The team that will be on the Erica Solomon, Natalie set from the start, leaving no court tonight is very different [Achonwa] and Ariel [Braker], doubt as to which team had had from last year’s, so the exhibi- as those two are freshmen, you a better season. tion will give the team a chance know, we get three new post Of the three matches the two to see just how well they can players,” McGraw said. “We’re teams have played this season, play together, against someone really happy, we’re young, Tuesday’s was the closest in other than themselves. The dif- we’re going to have some ups terms of the final score, as the ferences from last year are and downs, but I think overall Belles had double-digit points in striking, especially in light of I’m excited about the season.” each set, a feat they had not the fact that the 2009-2010 Many of the team’s ups and reached in each set faced squad posted a 29-6 record. downs will be coming from the against the Flying Dutch this The current Irish lost five play- loss of guards Lindsay season. ers to graduation, and have Schrader, Ashley Barlow and The second set was the added three freshmen. Melissa Lechlitner, who started strongest for Saint Mary’s, with McGraw has seen definite most of last season’s games, a .243 hitting percentage off of areas of improvement in all and of center Erica Williamson, 13 kills and only four errors on sides of the game, especially in who was a steady presence for PAT COVENEY/The Observer 37 swings. Although the Belles this year’s speed. the Irish, McGraw said. Senior forward Becca Bruszewski inbounds the ball during an Oct. fell short in the set, it was the “Every team is a little bit dif- McGraw said the team was 8 practice. Bruszewski is one of four seniors on the Irish roster. closest they have come to win- ferent,” she said. “I think this “absolutely” going to miss their ning a set against the Flying team is going to be a little experience and the skills they Devereaux Peters and senior is ready and excited to start the Dutch this season. faster than we were last year. I brought to the team. guard Brittany Mallory. season. McGraw said she’s Hope is heavily favored to win think we’re just a little better “You have a player like “[Mallory is] going to be like looking for a few specific things the tournament, which will con- defensively, I’m not sure if Melissa Leichlictner, who’s an the ‘glue player’ for us, kind of from her team tonight, which is clude on Nov. 6. we’re there right now. I think outstanding leader. She was like Lech was last year for us,” mostly having a lot of fun. Sophomore outside hitter we can see that we’re going to the general, she ran the team,” McGraw said. “She’s going to “They’ll come out hard, Stephanie Bodien led the Belles be a little better transition McGraw said. “That’s a big be the one we need in the because it’s game day and once again this season with a team. I like the way we’re run- void to fill with one person, so game to keep us all together,” that’s exciting for them,” team-high eight kills that were ning, I think things are very we have a couple people trying McGraw said. Peters, who has McGraw said. “We want to see matched by eight digs. Junior up-tempo.” to fill that void. We lose been out for two weeks with intensity but a lot of excite- outside hitter Lindsey Stuss Other central areas in which Lindsay Schrader, who could slight tendonitis and is “a little ment. We want to see up- added seven kills and three McGraw has noticed the Irish really score on the block, the rusty coming in,” will have big tempo, we want to see a lot of assists to the Belles effort while grow are in ball handling, scor- leading rebounder. We’re not a things expected from her. Until scoring, we want them to have freshman setter Hailee Leitz ing and a revived post game. good rebounding team right she is healed, however, Peters fun while they’re playing, and notched a team-high 18 assists, “I think with Skylar [Diggins] now, so we’re really going to will be playing in limited quan- look like they’re having fun by 8 digs and two kills. Junior having the ball in her hands a miss her. Erica Williamson, you tities, and may not appear in playing hard and by playing Meghann Rose brought in a lot I think we’re going to go a could really count on her to tonight’s game. great defense, and diving for team-high 13 digs and an assist. lot and really move the ball in,” take the charge if you got beat. McGraw also mentioned that loose balls, and taking charges. In her final match at Saint she said. “I think we’re shoot- Ashley Barlow was just steady, many freshmen would be com- And having that kind of energy Mary’s, senior Ellen Hueslmann ing the three-pointer a lot bet- a good defender. We really lost ing off the bench as well. that we need to have.” picked up nine digs and three ter than I think we’ve shot it a lot.” “They [the freshmen] give us The Irish will face Michigan kills. last year. I think we have more Among the current Notre great depth. We have nine Tech at 7 p.m. tonight at the Tuesday’s match was the final weapons from the three-point Dame players stepping up to players right now that we can Purcell Pavilion. contest of the Belles’ season. line than we did last year. I’m fill the voids left by the gradu- really count on,” she said. excited about the post game. I ated seniors are senior forward Notre Dame’s depth will be Contact Meaghan Veselik at Contact Andrew Owens at think our post game is better Becca Bruszewski and on display tonight as the team [email protected] [email protected] Wednesday, November 3, 2010 The Observer N TODAY page 15

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ND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SMC VOLLEYBALL Taking the court Belles fall to Hope in McGraw, Irish begin 2010 season at home tournament By MEAGHAN VESELIK Sports Writer By ANDREW OWENS Sports Writer Notre Dame is ready to jump- start the season tonight when it The Belles’ season ended hosts Michigan Tech in an Tuesday night as they were exhibition game at the Purcell eliminated in the first round of Pavilion. After one of the pro- the MIAA Championship tour- gram’s most successful seasons nament against top-seeded last year, the No. 12 Irish are Hope College. Saint Mary’s (5- ready to get the first game jit- 21, 3-14 MIAA) went into the ters out and put on their new match ranked eighth in the uniforms. nine-team conference after a “I’m really excited to play season where its victories were against some new faces,” Irish few and far-between. The coach Muffet McGraw said. “I Flying Dutch (24-4, 16-1 MIAA) think we all are ready to just are currently No. 6 in the get the kinks out, get in the Division III national rankings uniforms, get in front of the and were the regular season crowd, see what the Jumbotron MIAA champions alongside is going to look like, the atmos- Calvin. phere of the game. Especially Saint Mary’s dropped the for the freshman, just being in match 3-0 (25-15, 25-19, 25- the uniform for the first time, 12) for the third time against it’s a big deal. So we’re really Hope this season. The match excited to get the opportunity was never contested too heavi- to get in front of our fans.” PAT COVENEY/The Observer ly, as Hope commanded each Sophomore guard Skylar Diggins dribbles upcourt during an Oct. 8 practice. Diggins and the Irish see McGRAW/page 14 begin their season Wednesday night against Michigan Tech in an exhibition game. see HOPE/page 14

ND WOMEN’S SWIMMING Dotzel’s work ethic serves her well in competition

her name. early age. While swimming swimming to competing at the said. “I had never lifted By MICHAEL TODISCO “The ‘Sarah Dotzel Set’ is a for the YMCA in her home- collegiate level required before college so it was a Sports Writer set created by my club coach town of York, Penn., Dotzel Dotzel to make some adjust- complete shock to me having when I was about 10 years exceeded even her own ments to continue her suc- to lift then go straight to a Before freshman swimmer old. It is a set focused on expectations under the guid- cess. This included Dotzel swim practice.” Sarah Dotzel’s name was ever endurance,” Dotzel said. “It’s ance of her coach, Michael forcing herself to adapt to a Often freshman year is a uttered in a collegiate swim really difficult and just the Brooks. more demanding schedule, time for self-growth, where meet, her name incited fear name of it sent swimmers on “What enabled my success both academically and athlet- athletes look for personal with her club former team. At my team into a panic, includ- was a phenomenal coach who ically. improvement and do not nec- 5-foot-4-inches, it was neither ing me.” pushed me past what even I “The major changes have essarily make large contribu- Sarah’s size nor demeanor The ‘Sarah Dotzel Set’ is thought was possible in prac- been different kinds of train- tions to their team. However, that provoked terror, but emblematic of the fortitude tice and at meets,” Dotzel ing: including more practices, once Dotzel arrived in South rather the training regimen and passion that Dotzel said. different kinds of sets and that became associated with showed for the sport from an Making the jump from club practices, and lifting,” she see DOTZEL/page 12

ND WOMEN’S GOLF HOCKEY Irish end fall slate Ridderwall thriving early

with strong showing By ALLAN JOSEPH Sports Writer By MEGAN FINNERAN fourth. “Our team always goes Irish senior left wing Calle Sports Writer into tournaments wanting Ridderwall had a unique pre- to win, so we’re disappoint- diction in The Observer’s Oct. Notre Dame ended its fall ed we didn’t win, but we 8 Irish Insider, published season with a strong come- did beat two teams ranked before Notre Dame’s football back in the final round of ahead of us,” freshman game against Pittsburgh. the Alamo Invitational at Kristina Nhim said. “Honestly, I have never in my the Briggs Ranch Golf Club Nhim was among three life seen an entire football in San Antonio, Tex., as members of the Irish team game,” Ridderwall said. “I pre- they moved up from fifth to to finish in the top 10, even dict the Irish will win 96-3. third place with a three- though the whole team, That sounds reasonable, round total of 882 (+18). except for junior Katie right?” No. 18 Notre Dame had sat Allare, was sick throughout Ridderwall hails from in fifth after both the first the duration of the tourna- Sweden and moved to the and second rounds of play, ment. United States in 2005, which is which began on Sunday. Finishing first for the the reason behind his lack of Texas Christian University Irish was freshman Nicole understanding of football. He took the tournament title Zhang, who took third had a purpose for his pick, with an 877, Texas A&M place overall with a 215 however. SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer finished second at 880 and Senior left wing Calle Ridderwall skates during a break in action on Oct. No. 17 Colorado took see ZHANG/page 13 see CALLE/page 12 29 against Western Michigan. Ridderwall has four goals this season.