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The Independent Newspaper Serving Noire Dame and Saint Marys VOLUME 43: ISSUE 73 FRIDAY, JANUARY 23.2009 NDSMCOBSERVER.COM ESPN to broadcast live at game Ne-wCarrer Joyce Center doors will open at 9 p.m, allowing students to camp out for basketball seats Center site

By CHRIS HINE up on a couple chairs and give a big loud speech and then I News Writer went around from table to launched table to say 'Hey, get your Some Notre Dame students dorm there. I want everybody got a special treat as they sat there.'" By AMANDA GRAY down to dinner Wednesday Phelps, who's a co-host of News Writer night in South Dining Hall - the show, was passing out former Notre Dame basketball fliers featuring a picture of In the current less-than-stel­ coach Digger Phelps visired well-known ESPN reporter lar economic situation, finding their tables, encouraging them Erin Andrews that said "She'll a job is a difficult task to under­ to show up for the ESPN be there Saturday! Will you?" take. This task is even harder College Gameday's live broad­ Phelps even popped his head for young college graduates just cast from the Joyce Center in one dorm where University making their debuts in the Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 President Fr. Jenkins was giv­ work force, so Notre Dame's p.m and then to No. 19 Notre ing a talk. Phelps said Jenkins Career Center is trying to alle­ Dame's basketball game spotted him in the back of the viate some of that pressure. against No. 3 Connecticut at 7 room, and called on him to Associate Director Kevin p.m. give his basketball spiel. IAN GAVLICK!The Observer Monahan said the Career "They couldn't believe I was Luke Harangody cheers at the Seton Hall game. College Gameday Center has begun to use there," Phelps said. "I stood see ESPN/page 6 will broadcast NO basketball for the first time ever Saturday. www.linkedin.com, a profes­ sional networking site geared at connecting past alum with recent graduates. The Career Center began using this Web site in September of 2007, but Panelists Law School addition complete it's just now starting to "grow • in leaps and bomids," Monahan Renovations now underway on old Law School building said. exaiTIIne "This site focused on profes­ sional relationships," he said. "Students were wondering, By SARAH MERVOSH 'How can I connect?' This site porn culture News Writer helps them connect with alum­ ni, who join because they want Walking across Notre Dame's to help and connect with recent GRC held talk to help campus, one will most likely graduates." unite faith and sexuality run into unfinished buildings, These alumni are eager to closed off paths and hear the help, Monahan said. sounds of large trucks or boul­ "Building relationships - By IRENA ZAJICKOVA ders echoing across the quad. that's what it's all about," he New~ Writer Several major construction said. _ projects are taking place on The Web site is very easy to Pornography has become ubiq­ campus, including a nearly $58 search, and many criteria can uitous in today's culture, pan­ million project on the Law help sort through the data, elists said at a lecture Thursday School addition, said Craig Monahan said. titled "Pornucopia: Living in a Tiller, Senior Project Manager "There are almost 6, 700 Pornified Culture." at the University Architect alumni listed," he said. Five panelists took part in the Office. Setting up a profile on the discussion, sponsor~d by the The new Law School build- Web site only takes a few min- Gender Relations Center, to A student studies in the new Law School addition, which examine the issue of integrating see LAW/page 6 is now complete. The renovations cost nearly $58 million. see CAREER/page 4 faith and sexuality in a modern "pornified" culture. Gail Bederman, an associate professor of history at the University of Notre Dame, dis­ cussed the beginning of modern 220 ND students attend protest pornography. Modern pornography has exist­ ed for about 300 years, Bederman More than 200,000 participants marched against abortion on the National Mall said, since the end of the 17th century. As people began to be were cheering for us, calling considered part of a commercial­ By TESS CIVANTOS out support," Daly said. ized world, where commodities News Writer "They'll come up and ask us could be bought and sold, the how many people we brought. meaning of sexual arousal WASHINGTON - The 220 People are always very changed and the circulation of Notre Dame students who impressed and glad to see us sexualized images increased. But attended the 36th annual there." sexual images had been around March for Life in Washington, High school junior Colin for much longer, Bederman said. D.C. Thursday sensed new Cortes of Chicago, Ill. said he "The circulation and use of sex­ energy and purpose in the e~oyed seeing Notre Dame's ually explicit images is by no wake of the recent inaugura­ strong presence at the march. means a new thing," she said. tion and were met with mean­ "I loved seeing Notre Dame "You can go back to ancient ingful support, marchers said. there, really representing Greece, ancient Rome and sexual "There was a lot more ener­ what a Catholic university images were there." gy in how the politicians at the should be, especially now that Rick Garnett, a professor of law rally were speaking," said a lot of Catholic universities at Notre Dame, covered the topic junior Mary Daly, Notre Dame don't value church teachings. of protection of pornography Right to Life club president It's great to see Notre Dame under federal law. Onlookers were thrilled to standing up for them," Cortes "Pornography, as a rule, is con- see Notre Dame marching said. AP 220 strong. Activists protest abortion laws at the March for Life rally see PORN/page 4 "Walking along, people see MARCH/page 4 in Washington D.C. Thursday.

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INSIDE COLUMN QUESTION OF THE DAY: WHAT TIME WILL YOU BE GETTING TO GAME DAY ON SATURDAY? Inauguration Sensation

WASHINGTON - When I arrived at the Cannon House Office Building Monday morning to help my father, who was recently elected to represent New Jaclyn Espinoza Jonathan Lee Julie Kim Kevin Dacey York's 13th District, a long line of people waiting to receive tickets to Obama's was already stretching junior junior junior junior down the street. By mid-afternoon, Pasquerilla West Off campus Pasquerilla East Saint Edwards the wait was three hours. Joseph McMahon "I don't sleep. 'Twilight." "What's game ''I'll be Luckily, I was able to I'm always day?" shredding up use the ID card issued Assistant News to Congressional fami­ Editor ready.'' the slopes of ly members to bypass Crystal the security check. Mountain." The inauguration presented a challenge to my father's new team, since immediately after Nov. 4 his office was flooded by thousands of ticket requests from constituents. But the line outside of the Cannon building was dwarfed by the crowds I awoke to early the next morning. It seemed that the entire city of Washington was packed with people in town to witness the inaugura­ IN BRIEF tion of America's first black president. My parents were invited to a breakfast in the Capitol and sat in The Notre Dame Student comfortable s~ats during the swearing-in (my moth­ Film Festival will take place er's seats were so good, she bragged about sitting next today and Saturday at 6:30 to Beyonce, Jay-Z.). p.m. and 9:30 p.m at My Aunt Linda and I were left to brave the crowds Browning Cinema in together. DeBartolo Performing Arts The tickets were color-coded, and my aunt and I Center. The festival will were lucky enough to have yellow tickets which would show 20 student films. give us an excellent view of the event. But when we Tickets can be purchased at arrived at the yellow gate at 9 a.m., we soon realized performingarts.nd.edu. the yellow section was not as exclusive as we had imagined. It took us 20 minutes just to walk to the John Smart, president of back of the line, and we were afraid we wouldn't get the Acceleration Studies inside. Foundation will give his lec­ As the line progressed, we passed a number of ven­ ture entitled "Foresight dors attempting to sell Obama merchandise. Before Development in a World of Tuesday, I had never realized how much useless stuff Accelerationg Change: could be sold at ridiculous prices simply by putting a Thoughts from an Evo Devo man's face on it. Everything one could imagine, from Futurist" in the Jordan Obama t-shirts and hats to buttons and calendars to Auditorium, Mendoza Obama pretzels and condoms, was available. College of Business as part We waited for two and a half hours and went of the Ten Years Hence through the airport-esque security check before we Lecture Series. This event finally arrived at our section. The view was much bet­ will be held on Friday at ter than I could have imagined, and I was clearly able from 10:40 a.m. to 12:10 to see the former presidents paraded out onto the bal­ TOM LA!! he Observer p.m. and is free and open to cony before Obama and his family arrived. Icicles form on campus trees after a cold spell hit South Bend last week the public. The event itself was relatively short, and after an when temperatures dipped below zero, causing students to bundle up. opening by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Rick Warren Auto manufacturer Saturn gave an uninspiring invocation that left some in the will give a special discount crowd next to me questioning his selection as a speak­ to college students and er, followed by music from Aretha Franklin. The recent college graduates in crowd really responded well to the classical perform­ order to help stu.dents pur­ ance arranged by John Williams and featuring Yo-Yo OFFBEAT chase a Saturn vehicle. All Ma. college students enrolled in a Many in the media have labeled Obama's inaugural Landlord removes said the landlord did missed his bus home 2-year or 4-year degree pro­ address as uninspiring, especially when compared tenant's toilet not dispute the from the ·presidential gram, a restistered nursing with his other speeches and the past inaugural SPHING VALLEY, charges. He said Pinos inauguration because degree program or graduate addresses of some presidents. But the speech was N.Y. - A New York thought that removing he was dancing. degree progrm are eligable. truly unique in that it addressed the concrete issues landlord accused of the toilet, a bathtub, Mussa Muhammad For further information, call that America faces. Facing one of the largest crowds removing the toilet kitchen sink, stove, said his "spirit Saturn of Michiana at 574- ever addressed by a single public speaker, Obama and other fixtures oven and countertop jumped sky-high" 258-6333. seized upon the opportunity to challenge the American from a basement from the Spring Valley, when President people by pointing to the troubles ahead. apartment to get a N.Y., apartment would Barack Obama took Tim Robbins' The Actor's One image that will always stick in my mind was tenant to move out has force the woman and the oath of office Gang will present "1984" turning around to see the one million plus Americans been fined nearly her child to move. Tuesday. He became Saturday at 2 p.m. at the standing behind me on the National Mall waving flags. $10,000. The It is not clear why separated from his DeBartolo Performing Arts For those and many Americans, Obama has become Rockland Board of the landlord wanted group and, he said, Center. The play is an adap­ more than simply a leader. The inauguration marked Health issued the fine her evicted. "just danced and tation of George Orwell's the rise of a man who has become a cultural icon. to Fausto Pinos of danced" with a couple classic novel. As we shuffled through the crowd and toward the Bushkill, Pa., on Man misses bus of young women he gate after the ceremony, my aunt and I bumped into Wednesday. because of dancing met along the way. To submit information to be her boss, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Pinos did not appear with strangers included in this section of The After yelling toward him, the mayor turned toward my at the meeting, but his SOUTH BEND- An Information compiled Observer, e-mail detailed aunt, who serves as one of his deputy mayors. brother, Jesus Pinos, 83-year-old South from the Associated information about an event to "Hello, Linda," he said. 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Thornton, professor diction in the famous 1945 The month of January contains emeritus of law in the Supreme Court case of a very special day for the Notre University of Notre Dame Law. International Sho·e Co. v. Dame community, as Blessed School, died Jan. 19 in Santa Washington. He and his Basil Moreau, founder of the Barbara, Calif. He was 90 beloved wife, Kit, were warm Congregation of the I loly Cross, years old. hosts on behalf of the Law celebrated his feast day on the Thornton taught law at Notre School on many occasions over 20th of January. Dame from 1968 to 1993, inter­ the years." Last year, Pope Benedict XVI rupting his tenure from 1973 to A New York City native, beatified Moreau, bringing him 1976 to serve as founding dean Thornton was a 1939 graduate one step closer to being canonized of the Nova Southeastern of Brooklyn College and served as a saint in the Catholic Church. VANESSA ISfThe Observer University Law Center in Fort in the U.S. Navy during World In honor of his feast day, the John Cavadini, the chair of the Notre Dame Theology Lauderdale, Fla. He served as War II. He earned law degrees inaugural Blessed Basil Moreau Department, speaks Thursday about suffering. director of Notre Dame's from Brooklyn Law School and . Lecture took place in the Jordan London Law Programme from taught there for 21 years before Auditorium at the Mendoza IrenaeUs believed that God cre­ meaningless. 1976 to 1978 and also was an joining the Notre Dame faculty. School of Business Thursday. The ated humans as imperfect, But Cavadini stated that both associate dean of the Notre Along with his long career as a lecture, titled "The Cross, Our Cavadini said, so that as they systems believe that faith in Christ Dame Law School. teacher of law, Thornton was a Only Hope: Two Christian Views grow into the moral image of God, is the means of salvation. "I was fortunate to be Pete's member of the New York State of Suffering" was given by John they would grow to love God as Perfect joy is found in Christ, student in civil procedure in the Bar from 1941 to 2006. Cavadini, chair of the Notre Dame well. Iraneous believed that the which allows us to take our suf­ early 1970s, as well as his col­ Thornton is survived by four Theology Department, and the best way to become more moral fering and turn it into something league on the faculty in the '80s sons, Peter, Thomas, James, response was given by Professor was to undergo suffering. good, he said. Faith is the only and '90s," said Patricia O'Hara, and John, all of them attorneys Mary Ellen O'Connell of the Notre In this belief system, God saving power in the world that is Joseph A. Matson Dean of the and law teachers. Dame Law School. allows us to define ourselves by of God s love. Notre Dame Law School. "I A funeral Mass will be cele­ The views expressed by both our own choices, Cavadini said. This leads us back to the motto know many alumni who would brated today at St. Joseph's profess9rs focused on the views of God punishes only to purifY and of the Congregation of the Holy drop by Pete's office on visits Catholic Church in Carpinteria, suffering in the Christian tradition to bring repentance. Cross; in this sense, the cross back to campus to ask him to Calif. and then made connections In a Sflnse, God is acting as a really is our only hope. between these views and the good parent by issuing punish­ Overall, Cavadini said that one motto of the Congregation of the ments that educate the wrong­ good can always be taken from Holy Cross, "Crux Spes Unica" or doer, he said. sUffering. "The· Cross is Our Only Hope." Cavadini explained that The experience of suffering The fundamental question the Augustine believed that God could brings about signs of God s love lecture tried to answer was that not or would not abolish evil. That which creates hope, he said. given the suffering of Jesus, is suf­ suffering was common for both Humans build not on suffering, fering in any way good'? the good and the wicked human but on hope. Hope is what allows Cavadini opened the lecture by being. us to put our suffering to good outlining two traditional views of &dfering and struggle bring us use. suffering within the Christian into contact with our status as belief system, the Iranaeus theod­ being created , Cavadini said. In Contact Molly Madden at icy and the Augustine theodicy. this view, suffering of the body is [email protected]

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mally good Catholics, who ing to integrate their faith from football games, like "Go are struggling to love Christ and sexuality through sup­ Irish! Save Babies!" and frequent Porn more deeply in their lives, port and prayer. March renditions of the Fight Song and continued from page 1 but they come across this He cited two reasons why continued from page 1 Alma Mater. thing that is so powerful that people should not view Daley said one big change to the stitutionally protected," it takes away from the things pornography: because it "Seeing that, I consider myself a march is that faculty came this Garnett said. they love," Wills said. exploits those who take part huge Notre Dame fan," he said. year. The whole staff of the Center Since adults are allowed to The reasons for the in its production, and it The march began with a rally on for Ethics and Culture joined in view or use erotic material Catholic Church's opposition changes and affects the peo­ tire National Mall. A series of pro­ the march. in their own home, any law to pornography are varied. ple who watch it in profound life politicians and religious lead­ "With the new pro-life fund that might be passed might Pornography distorts a per­ ways. ers, including rabbis, Byzantine through the Center for Ethics and tread on those rights. son's worldview, hijacks Christina Traina, an asso­ Orthodox priests and Protestant Culture we were able to invite the Another problem arises in relationships and causes a ciate professor of religion at pastors each spoke briefly to the entire University hierarchy. Even the area of moral value, cycle of addiction and isola­ Northwestern University, dis­ audience of more than 200,000. though Father Jenkins couldn't because the Supreme Court tion, Wills said People think cussed some of the more The controversial Freedom of come, his senior advisor, Father could be accused of imposing the images will bring fulfill­ unpleasant aspects of Choice Act, commonly known as Jim McDonald, was able to inake its beliefs on others. This ment into their lives, but the repeated exposure to FOCA, was brought up repeatedly. it," she said. makes regulation of sexually opposite happens and the pornography. FOCA is a bill before Congress that Bill Dotterweich, a 1958 Notre explicit material very diffi­ human is reduced to an "Objectification, the mak­ states every woman in the United Dame alum, is a big supporter of cult. "object of flesh," as Wills ing of a person into a thing, States has the right to terminate a the pro-life movement and Notre Father Nate Wills, an asso­ called it. · is the prerequisite for all pregnancy due to health reasons Dame Right to Life, Daley said. He ciate pastor at St. Joseph Brian Vassel, a third-year kinds of violent acts," Traina or be tore the fetus is viable. contributed to the fund to send Parish in South Bend, dis­ Master of Divinity Student at said. Following the series of speakers, members of the Notre Dame cussed the intertwining of Notre Dame, has facilitated several members of the United administration to Washington for religion and pornography. the group Men of Faith, a Contact Irena Zajickova at States Council of Catholic Bishops the march, as well as to support "The people I see are nor- group for men who are try- [email protected] introduced themselves to the Right to Life efforts on campus. crowd by name and diocese. Sophomore Karlo Leonor went Marchers from the bishops' home­ on the march and returned on the towns greeted their bishops with bus later the night following. information of Notre Dame ed the job search. resounding cheers. "I thought it was really encour­ graduates in the field that I "Instead of firms having, say, The rally concluded with the aging to see the professors there, Career would like to work in." 10 jobs available, now they Archbishop of Washington, D.C., especially those who brought their continued from page 1 Sometimes the search can be might only have four," he said. Donald W. Wuerl, leading the families," Leonor said. frustrating, especially in this "I want to encourage seniors marchers in prayer. Le.onor said there was a sense of utes, Monahan said. market, O'Connell said. to 'hit the pavement.' "We come before you as men camaraderie among the When it comes to advice for "The hardest part, for me, is Networking is paramount, and and women as many faiths," he marchers. graduating seniors, Monahan staying positive when a com­ the key to networking is build­ said, drawing attention to the "You could feel the common has one definite rule. pany doesn't have anything ing relationships and trust." many faiths represented at the appreciation for Notre Dame as "Start now. Don't wait," he open or you don't get the job." When it comes to job inter­ march. America's Catholic institution," said. But she does try to keep views, Monahan urges stu­ The marchers then walked to Leonor said One senior entering the job looking. . dents to "do your homework." the Supreme Court building. Notre market soon is Katie "It's difficult to stay up, but "Know the company. Know Dame students made their pres­ Contact Tess Civantos at O'Connell. keep e-mailing and speaking to your achievements. Also, ence known with cheers adapted [email protected] "The Career Center has been people in the field you want to review practice questions." really helpful with netw()rk­ work in," O'Connell said. ing," O'Connell said. "They Monahan said the current Contact Amanda Gray at Pacific Coast Concerts have provided me with contact economy has noticeably affect- [email protected]

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS Press restrictions lifted in Gaza Pay freeze enforced in White House JERUSALEM - Israel said Thursday it is lifting restrictions on foreign journalists Employees earning over $100,000 a year suffer consequences of freeze entering the Gaza Strip, a ban that had drawn strong criticism from news media. The government said journalists would be Associated Press free to enter and leave the war-ravaged ter­ ritory starting Friday - two days before the WASHINGTON - What do Israeli Supreme Court was scheduled to rule Tropicana Casino and . on a request by the Foreign Press Association Resort, Avis, Yahoo and the to declare the restrictions illegal. White House now have in The court hearing will probably not take common? plaee if the government lifts the ban. They're all freezing the Israel imposed restrictions on entry to pay of some of their workers. Gaza in early November as a cease-fire wi(h It's part of a grmving trend Gaza's llamas rulPrs began to fray. It tight­ by employers facing the fall­ ened the rules after launching a military out - economic and political offensive Dec. 27 and ignored a Suprnme - from a brutal recession. Court order six days latPr to allow limited For companies: pay ae1~nss to international reporters. Only wlum freez~-.s are a kPy cost-cutting a eease-lire was declan-.cl Sunday did Israel tool for surviving hard times. begin ,opr-.ning the border to a trickln of jour­ For President Barack nalists. Obama, who ordered a pay freeze for White llouse· Hamas calls for reconciliation employees earning over DAMASCUS, Syria - Barnas called $100,000 a year. the move Thursday for reconciliation with supporters of on his first full day in office rival Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas sent a message to a nervous but insistr-.d on pursuing "resistance" against country: We're in this togeth­ Israel. er. The condition appeared to preelude any "During this period of eco­ agreement with Abbas, who seeks a peace nomic emergency," Obama deal with Israel and whose moderate Fatah said Wednesday, "families faction was not among the groups that are tightening their belts, backed the statement by llamas and seven and so should Washington." other Damascus-based radical Palestinian The unemployment rate factions. last month bolted to a 16- The call came clays after Israel ended a dev­ year high of 7.2 percent. astating 23-day war with the Islamic militant Last year, 2.6 million jobs rulers of Gaza that Palestinian officials say vanished, the most since killed about 1,300 people in the territory. . World War II. The jobless rate is expected to march upward and layoffs to pile up even with a multibillion-dol­ lar stimulus package being NATIONAL NEWS crafted ·by Obama and Congress. AP Two children die, a third injured More squeezed employers, President Barack Obama announced the pay freeze of about 100 White House NEW YOHK- An unoccupied delivery van though, are seeking an alter­ employees, Wednesday, as Vice President Joe Biden looks on. mistakenly left in reverse jumped a curb and native to layoffs. They're barreled into a group of children returning to turning to pay freezes, pay A wide range of employers point where they are not raises this year as the their day care center after a trip to the reductions and other cost­ have followed suit. In some only willing to take a pay cut slumping Internet company library Thursday, killing two of them and cutting options, such as end­ cases, they're imposing pay to save their own job but struggles amid the recession. seriously injuring a third, police said. ing their contributions to freezes or cuts to avoid also take a freeze to save Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Fourteen other children were hospitalized 401(k) accounts. immediate layoffs, though their co-worker's," Connelly Yahoo laid off 1,500 workers for treatment of minor injuries. "All of that hurts, but noth­ economists say such steps said. last month. A company The incident, which occurred in ing hurts more than losing a tend to lead to layoffs any­ Fresh unemployment data spokesman said no other job Manhattan's Chinatown commercial district job," said Allen Sinai, chief way. In other cases, employ­ out Thursday underscored cuts are planned, though around 11:30 a.m. as the children walked global economist at Decision ers are cutting or freezing the grim reality facing work­ management previously less than two blocks through the busy area Economics Inc. "It is a grow­ pay and laying off workers. ers. The number of newly warned another purge could with their teachers, was ruled an accident, ing trend as companies try to "It's a real tectonic spift," laid off Americans signing come, depending on how and the driver wasn't charged, police said. cut costs. Going forward, we Terry Connelly, dean of for unemployment benefits much longer the 13-month­ An investigation found that the driver had will see more of this, Golden Gate University's last week jumped"by 62,000 old recession lasts. double-parked and jumped out of the van to absolutely." Ageno School of Business, to 589,000, the Labor Tropicana Casino and make a delivery, thinking he had left it run­ The Federal Reserve has said of pay freezes and cuts. Department reported. The Hesort of Atlantic City, N.J., ning in park, police said. Instead, the van taken notice. In a recent sur­ Such steps, which once number of people continuing said Wednesday it's freezing traveled backward and hopped a curb on the vey of economic conditions, affected mainly union work­ to draw benefits climbed to pay for those making opposite side of the street. it observed that in some ers, are spreading to white­ 4.6 million, and both figures $50,000 and up and capping parts of the country, compa­ collar industries, he said. were worse than economists raises for lower-paid work­ Escaped killer captured in MD nies were resorting to "pay "The extraordinary pace of expected. ers. But the company said BALTIMORE - Maryland authorities have freezes or reductions in com­ layoffs has shifted people's Yahoo said Thursday that more than 100 employees recaptured a convicted killer who escaped five pensation." internal calculations to the employees will forgo pay could still lose their jobs. days ago from a state prison. Kandelario Gareia-Ramos escaped Saturday from the Maryland Correctional Institution in Hagerstown, scaling two fences topped with razor IRAQ wim. State police say ari FBI fingerprint comparison has confirmed that the man captured Thursday after a foot chase just six miles from the prison is Gov't budget plunges as oil prices rise Garda-Ramos.

security since the U.S. troop surge of rebuild. Associated Press 2007 could be at risk in a country Iraq is almost entirely dependent LOCAL NEWS where about 38> percent of the work on oil money. More than 90 percent BAGHDAD - Iraq's government force is estimated to have no job or of the government's revenues come Six charged in South Bend shootings will have dramatically less money to just part-time employment. from oil sales. The government says SOUTH BEND. Ind. - Six people have been spend this year than expected But rebuilding requires .money. it earned about $60 billion from oil charged in a string of shootings in South because of plunging oil prices - a And with oil prices plummetJng, the sales in 2008 but hasn't said pub­ Bend last fall. dire economic situation that's government has been forced to cut licly how much it expects to take in Twenty-one-year-old Bradley Walls of South already forced the country to slash planned spending - by one-third this year. Bend died at a hospital after being shot in his rebuilding plans by 40 percent, The over:all and 40 percent for rebuild­ Iraq's government has in the past car on Oct. 26. Four others were wounded in Associated Press has learned. As the ing, Iraqi officials told the AP - and often used money to create jobs and two separate incidents the same day. U.S. seeks a timetable for withdraw­ to consider even deeper reductions. projects as a way to keep different At a news conference Thursday, prosecu­ al, cutbacks on spending and jobs It's an ironic turnaround from just political groups happy, such as the tors said Mark Murphy, Anthony Brown and could trigger heightened violence. months ago when U.S. lawmakers money it threw into Baghdad's Sadr Andre Payne have been charged with murder U.S. commanders have repeatedly complained that Iraq was swimming City district last summer to ease and attempted murder; and Victorio Belcher warned that without speedy eco­ · in cash from high oil revenues and Shiite tensions there. That will and Quintin Ferguson with battery and nomic development and reconstruc­ should do more to help itself, rather become harder now that revenue attempted murder. tion, the sharp improvements in than spend U.S. taxpayer money to expectations have fallen sharply. ~~~------

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begin, concluding at 12 p.m. seat classrooms, 270 seat the Institute for Church Life ESPN The arena will be cleared and Law classrooms, five seminar and Center for Social students can return to Gate 11 rooms and a whole host of Concerns. continued from page 1 at 2 p.m. for line placement continued from page 1 teaching spaces," Tiller said. Jim Lyphout, vice president according to their wristbands. Part of the reason the con­ for Business Operations, said On Saturday, Notre Dame At 5 p.m. the students will ing, which includes an addi­ struction is being done is there is still interior construc­ will be putting its nation-best enter the arena for the game. tion plus renovation to the old because the ·old Law School tion to be done on all of these 45-game home winning streak "It's huge for students to building, will be 192,500 building was very "maze-like projects, "while Ryan, Stinson­ on the line. Saturday will also show up to the gameday square feet, Tiller said. The and had a lot of level Remick and Geddes Hall still mark the first time Gameday events this weekend," addition is complete, and changes." have remaining exterior work will come to Notre Dame for a Ceravolo said. "This is the everyone has been moved into "[There were] 17 different to complete." basketball game. To mark the first time ESPN Gameday has that part of the building so entrances into the library. You Lyphout expects Ryan Hall occasion, the University, in to come to Notre Dame for a renovation work can be done can imagine it was very prob­ and Geddes Hall will be com­ coope-ration with the basketball event and we want on the old lematic," he said. pleted by Aug. 1 while Leprechaun Legion has to show the nation how sup­ part of the "Part of the reno­ Stinson-Remick will be com­ planned a camp out and other portive we are and that we building, he "The new building vation is to take pleted in December of this events beginning tonight. aren't just a football school," said. out that confu­ year. At 9 p.m. tonight, Gate 3 of Ceravolo said. The gates has 205 seat sion." Construction also started on the Joyce Center will be open Phelps said he wants the around the classrooms, 2 70 seat The nearly $58 the Joyce Center in for students who wish to camp crowd to resemble the crowd archway classrooms, jive million project September, with the founda­ out for the night inside the that came to see Notre Dame's through the was made possi­ tions of the Purcell Pavilion, Joyce Center. Lines can form 1977 win over a then-unde­ Law School seminar rooms and a ble solely through Lyphout said. at 8:45. Wristbands will be feated San Francisco team. building whole host of donations, and the The Purcell Pavilion will be handed out at 9 p.m. for line The crowd was so loud and have been teaching spaces." new building, a "47,000 gross square foot placement for seats at affected so much that NBC, removed, so named Biochini addition to the south dome of Saturday's game. who was broadcasting the students can Hall, is expected the JACC," according to the Senior Tony Ceravolo, the game, named the crowd the pass from Craig Tiller to be finished in University Architect Web site. president of the Leprechaun most valuable player. Main Circle Senior Project Manager June of 2010, The Web site also says that Legion, encouraged students ''I've seen Gamedays all over to DeBartolo Tiller said. the project will include a new to bring pillows, blankets and for five years and this team Quad. Additional con­ major entry for the arena, a extra homework they might has earned the right to have Once all work is complete, struction projects are taking new varsity shop, new ticket­ have. The Legion will also Gameday here and I just want the classrooms will be in the place across campus, includ­ ing operations, new conces­ provide poster boards and to show the nation that this is new part of the building, while ing a new engineering build­ sions and a new third floor Sharpies to make signs for Notre Dame," Phelps said. the library, career services ing, named Stinson-Remick club for hospitality. Gameday. and admissions will reside in Hall, a new women's resi­ "Anti-UConn sentiment is- Contact Chris Hine at the renovated part, he said. dence hall, Ryan Hall, and Contact Sarah Mervosh at also encouraged," Ceravolo [email protected] "The new building has 205 Geddes Hall, which will house [email protected] said. Doors will close at midnight and inside there will be bas­ ketball games, showing of movies, such as "Hoosiers," and sign creation for Gameday. Drinks will be pro­ vided by head coach Mike Brey. On Saturday, the doors to Gate 3 will re-open at 6 a.m., and wristbands will again be 1The Art of the Disegno: handed out. At 7 a.m. break­ fast will be served compli­ ! Italian PFints and Drawings from ments of Brey. ' the Georgia Museum of Art At 9:15, students will be O'Shaughnessy Galleries admitted into the Joyce Center Jan II -Mar I Arena for the airing of Gameday. At that time Phelps will run contests where stu­ dents can win prizes such as round-trip airline tickets, $50 gift certificate to Legends, Bookstore gift cards, free Nicolo Boldrini. 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MARKET RECAP Stocks Microsoft feels the burn of recession Dow 5,000 Jones 8,122.80 -105.30 lose their jobs as the company makes the first mass layoff in its history Up: Same: Down: Composite Volume: Associated Press 930 101 2,835 2,598,714;448 SEATTLE - Microsoft Corp. will make the first A~EX mass layoffs in its 34-year NASDAQ history, cutting 5,000 jobs as NYSE fjH#Hb@/ Aifi>,dJM!l!!!i! demand for personal com­ puters falls and even one of S&P 500 827.50 -12.74 the world's richest compa­ NIKKEI (TOkyo} nies gets burned by the FTSE 100 (London) 4,052.23 -7.65 recession .. The company announced the cuts Thursday as it COMPANY %CHANGE $GAIN PRICE reported an 11 percent drop SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) -1.55 -1.30 82.75 in second-quarter profit, which fell short of Wall BANK OF AMERICA (BAC) -14.52 -0.97 5.71 Street's expectations. CITIGROUPINC(C)" -15.26 -0.56 3.11 Microsoft shares plunged ULTRA FIN PRO (UYG) -10.39 -0.35 3.02 more than 11 percent. "We're certainly in the Treasuries midst of a once-in-a-lifetime 10-YEAR NOTE +2.69 +0.068 2.594 set of economic conditions," Chief Executive Steve 13-WEEK BILL -9.09 -0.010 0.100 Ballmer said during a con­ 30-YEAR BOND +3.57 +0.112 3.250 ference call. With less access 5-YEAR NOTE +1.06 +0.017 1.616 to credit, businesses and consumers are spending less Commodities and stretching the life span UGHT CRUDE ($/bbl.) +0.12 43.67 of their existing computers. The biggest names in the GOLD ($/Troy oz.) +8.70 858.80 technology sector have been PORK BELUES (cents/lb.) 0.00 82.00 no stranger to layoffs lately. Giants such as chip· maker Exchange Rates Intel Corp. and even Google YEN 88.9800 Inc. are among the compa­ EURO 1.2987 nies that hav.e pulled back on jobs to hunker down in the CANADIAN DOLLAR 1.2546 recession. BRITISH POUND 1.3831 Google also reported earn­ ings Thursday and said its quarterly net profit fell 68 percent, its first such drop ever. The results were better AP BRIEF than analysts had expected, Microsoft displays Microsoft Windows 7 at a booth in the International Consumer IN however. Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The company announced 5,000 job cuts Thursday. At Microsoft, the cuts Bank of America president resigns appeared to reflect uncer­ ware earnings, Microsoft's cut further into Microsoft's cations. NEW YORK - John Thain resigned under tainty about when tinies will problems seem even harder earnings. The tiny portable Employees reached by The pressure from Bank of America on Thursday get better. The company said to fix. computers run on Windows Associated Press declined to after reports he rushed out billions of dollars it could not issue a forecast Microsoft, which has $20.7 XP, which is older and less comment on the news, say­ in bonuses to Merrill Lynch employees in his for earnings and profits for billion in cash on hand, said profitable for Microsoft than ing it was against company final days as CEO there, while the brokerage the rest of the year. its business prospects were Windows Vista. policy to speak to reporters. was suffering huge losses and just before The software maker was hurt by the deteriorating The layoffs, starting with Microsoft had never done Bank of America took it over. already facing tough prob­ global economy and lower 1,400 on Thursday, will layoffs on this scale before - The bonuses were paid before Bank of lems, among them its inabili­ revenue from software for affect workers in research it had only made relatively America's acquisition of Merrill became final ty to snag a significant share PCs. The holiday quarter of and development, market­ limited staff cuts after on Jan. 1, and while Bank of America was pri­ of the lucrative Web search 2008 was the worst for the ing, sales, fmance, legal and acquiring companies or reor­ vately telling the government that Merrill was advertising market from PC market since 2002, with corporate affairs, human ganizing product groups. losing so much money that the deal might fall leader Google Inc. It tried to computer shipments declin­ resources and information The software maker won't through unless it could get more federal fix this by buying Yahoo Inc. ing about a half of 1 percent, technology, and mostly in stop hiring entirely. During bailout money. and pouring money into its according to IDC, a technolo­ Redmond, Wash., where the the conference call, Ballmer Bank of America later received an additional own technology, all the while gy research group. company is based. The cuts· said the company will add $20 billion from the government, in part to relying on Office programs Making matters worse, the are expected to touch virtu­ new jobs in the next 18 offset the unexpected Merrill losses. The bro­ such as Word and Excel, and one type of PC consumers ally every division and months to support key areas, kerage lost $15 billion in the fourth quarter on Windows to keep bringing have warmed to in tight include the computer pro­ including Web search, so the and more than $27 billion for the year. home huge profits. Now, with times - the low-cost, low­ grammers who write code total number of employees the recession pinching soft- power "netbook" - actually for existing and future appli- will drop by 2,000 to 3,000. Wage discrimination bill clears Senate WASHINGTON - A wage discrimination bill that heralds the pro-labor policies of the Democratic-controlled Congress and White House cleared the Senate Thursday and could be on President Barack Obama's desk within Recovery plan advanced in Congress days. The legislation reverses a 2007 Supreme Court Associated Press But Republicans said there was no unemployment benefits for two ruling that narrowly defines the time period dur­ reliable estimate of the bill's impact years. ing which a worker can file a claim of wage dis­ WASHINGTON - Amid grim new on employment. They argued that the GOP propos­ crimination, even if the worker is unaware for evidence of economic weakness, leg­ "The American people deserve to als would favor upper-income indi­ months or years that he or she is getting less islation at the heart of President know what they are getting for their viduals and couples who, they said, than colleagues doing the same job. It has been Barack Obama's recovery plan nearly $1 trillion," said Rep. Dave benefited disproportionately from a priority for women's groups seeking to narrow advanced in Congress Thursday Camp of Michigan, the top tax cuts passed .during the adminis­ the wage gap between men and women. over the persistent opposition of Republican on the tax-writing com­ tration of former President George The House is expected to act quickly to again Republicans seeking deeper tax mittee. W. Bush. approve the measure, sending it to Obama for cuts. On the key vote of the day, "We need to be dealing with peo­ his signature. The House passed a nearly identi­ "We are very pleased with the Democrats closed ranks to preserve ple at the bottom of the income cal version two weeks ago but then combined it progress," said Speaker Nancy a tax break for this year and 2010 scale," said Rep. Jim McDermott, D­ with another bill that the Senate didn't consider. Pelosi, 0-Calif., after $275 billion in that would mean $500 for many Wash. He also noted that the legisla­ Senate Majority Leader I larry Reid predicted tax cuts cleared the House Ways and workers and $1,000 for millions of tion would provide a $25-per-week that "the first bill that President Obama will sign Means Committee on a party-line couples, including those whose increase in unemployment benefits. will be this piece of legislation." He said the bill vote of 24-13. Democratic leaders earnings are so low that they pay no But Camp cited a report by the would send an important message because "this have promised the measure will be federal income tax. nonpartisan Congressional Research administration stands for equality and fairness. ready for Oba~a·s signature by mid- Democrats also turned back a Service that he said showed lower Obama strongly backs the measure and invit­ February. - Republican attempt to jettison a new and middle-income workers already ed Lilly Ledbetter, the retired Alabama tire com­ "It will create jobs immediately, fed.eral subsidy to help laid-off would have received most of the pany worker whose lawsuit inspired the legisla­ and it will also lay the foundation workers pay for health insurance benefits from the proposal to elimi­ tion, to aeeompany him on the train trip bring­ for economic stability as we go for­ after they lose employer-paid cover­ nate the tax on unemployment bene­ ing him to Washington for the inauguration. ward,"Pelosi added. age, and to waive income taxes on fits. ------

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·page 8 IEWPOINT Friday, January 23,..2009 THE OBSERVER Missing history P.O. Box 779, Notre Dame, IN 46556 024 South Dining Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556 On Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. one of the biggest milestones in should cancel classes for the day in honor of the memory and EDITOR IN CHIEF U.S. history was reached. For the first time ever, a black man contribution of Dr. King. Chris Hine will occupy the White House. Greeted with voluminous applause Four years ago, when Father John Jenkins was inaugurated and worldwide vigor, Barack I l. Obama became the 44th presi­ as University President, Notre Dame was given the day ofT. Does MANAGING EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER dent of the United States. More than one billion people around Fr. Jenkins outrank the president of the United States? Martin Jay Fitzpatrick John Donovan · the world tuned in to hear his inaugural address. Olliees set up Luther King Jr.? Obviously, the answer is no, however, Barack AssT. MANAGING EDITOR: Katie Kohler televisions and organized breaks to wateh. High Obama - the president of the United States - was AssT. MANAGING EDITOR: Deirdre Krasula school classes gathered around the TV screen. not oven given a few hours of attention by the NEWS EDITOR: Jenn Metz But at Notre Dame and Saint Mary's, students University. were forced to skip classes to watch this historic oss[ERVER In antieipation of such a momentous week, ·the VIEWPOINT EDITOR: Kara King event. Or if they were lucky, their professors University should have prepared to usher in a new SPORTS EDITORS: Bill Brink turned it on for them in class. era. The simple action of watching the Inaugural Dan Murphy Why should students have to take an unex­ Editorial address (which, mind you, was less than 15 minutes SCENE EDITOR: Analise Lipari cused absence from class. to experience the most long) as a community in the Joyce Center or other SAINT MARY'S EDITOR: Liz Harter celebrated event in recent history? venues on campus would have avoided the penalty

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Friday, January 23, 2009 IEWPOINT page 9 Obama turning excitement into reform

President Barack Obama's inauguration Bush appointed U.S. Attorneys who disap­ global warming data and career civil routinely administered an illegal political was so momentous that it even excited pointed Republican Senators and rights lawyers at the Justice Department litmus test to me. At the Pension Benefit Washington insiders with an uninterested Representatives when directly contacted resigned when political appointees ignored Guarantee Corporation in 2006 when "been there, done that" attitude. While about ongoing criminal cases. While presi­ their unbiased legal findings. This writer asked my home state, a political appointee many ethnic groups hailed the election as dential appointees serve at the pleasure of has firsthand knowledge of career civil told me that he too was from a triumph over their the president - and this writer was servants, with whom I have spoken, who Pennsylvania. His next statement, "I can't historical struggles appointed by President Clinton- imped­ were illegally forced to proceed with proj­ stand Rick Santorum." for equality, federal ing criminal procedures is not reason to ects or hiring matters based purely on When I replied that Santorum was an employees hope for remove loyal competent Republican prose­ political motives. incumbent with good constituent services their freedom. cutors like one in Michigan who had stud­ For example, government experts who and should get reelected, the appointee Gov6fnment workers ied to be a nun for eight years before turn­ submitted nonpartisan facts, economic did not ask about my qualifications, but of all political affilia­ ing to law. indicators and statistical data watched continued with politics. He noted that since tions have <:J,lready While those outside the beltway may their numbers changed by political the PBGC was not a "policy shop," it was begun to blow the think that every administration acts simi­ appointees at the Social Security okay to hire Democrats. The appointee whistle on the Bush hir- Gary Caruso larly, they do not. In recent history - not Administration, Commerce Department, said, "In fact, most of our employees here ing practices and sur­ the Kennedy or Johnson liberals nor the FEMA and Justice Department. Also, Bush are Democrats." veillance procedures. Capitol Reagan conservatives - has such an ideo­ political appointees overseeing the Bureau Obama's administration and congress MSNBC's "Countdown Comments logically charged partisan group been of Economic Analysis routinely and bla­ should invite career employees throughout with Keith Olbermann" appointed as those of George W Bush. Not tantly changed monthly statistics before the government to testify about past featured an interview only did these appointees march lockstep releasing them to the public whenever known illegalities. Such an open invitation with a former National Security to a rigid ideology, they broke laws to suit those economic growth rates contradicted with an e-mail trail of evidence will prove Administration employee who charged their political agendas. Bush political talking points. without doubt the pervading "don't give a that his superiors illegally spied on ordi­ Forewarnings existed to alerted us. They Early in the Bush term, when a rubber­ damn" mentality of the Bush political nary Americans and explained how he included issuing unauthorized wire taps, stamp Republican congress ignored over­ appointees. It is a sad day, even in light of avoided providing information to congress. eliminating habeas corpus for "foreign sight of agencies, a senior Social Security the promise of this week's inauguration, As promised in his inaugural speech, combatants" and removing Senate con­ Administration political appointee lied when just obeying the rule of law is a Obama has quickly begun to question if firmed replacement U.S. Attorneys during a Government Accountability Office remake of America. government works in his effort to remake through the Patriot Act. Bush's signing investigation. GAO caught this appointee America. The president reversed Bush statements pronounced that he could - subsequently fired and immediately Gary Caruso, Notre Dame '73, is a procedures affecting government person­ ignore the law he was signing. When con­ escorted from his office - ordering career communications strategist who served as nel and access to federal documents. gress changed to Democratic control, Bush employees to remove information from the a legislative and public affairs director in However, it will be a daunting task to issued an order mandating that all federal SSA web site. Even after initially confront­ President Clinton s administration. His repair nearly a decade of ethically chal­ regulations be approved by his political ed, the appointee continued to instruct column appears every other Friday. He lenged, if not outright illegal, Bush poli­ appointees before they were published. subordinates to remove additional infor­ can be contacted at cies. Obama's first presidential act was to tem­ mation while pursuing a project that he [email protected]. edu Last year, the struggle to expose illegal porarily suspend pending regulations. knew was contrary to existing law. 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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Joe Biden: First Goofball

Leprechaun Legion After Joe and Jill Biden appeared on Oprah earlier presidents tended to be goofballs? One predominant this week, there was much talk about Mrs. Eiden's theory is that this is the way that presidents take out Coach Digger Phelps here, trying to give you all a little comment that our now vice president had been given an insurance policy on their life. The notion that perspective on the upcoming game this weekend his choice between being Obama's running mate or Barack Obama is safer from assassination because between your Fighting Irish men's basketball team and secretary of state. In the ensuing shhhhhshing of his nobody outside of Scranton wants Joe Bid en to be the third ranked Connecticut Huskies. ESPN College wife, Bid en started off the week our chief executive is a highly compelling one that Basketball GameDay has been around for five years and with a bang and demonstrated stands up to incredible scrutiny. Why else would this is the first visit to Notre Dame. why he was the perfect choice John McCain have picked Sarah Palin as his running The nation has not y_et seen what Notre Dame students to be our nation's second-in­ mate? are capable of. I know you are the best students in the command. While the whole Another theory is that presidential candidates look nation and this Saturday is time to prove it. We are rid­ world has been transfixed on for Goofballs to be their running mates so that they ing a nation's best 45-game home win streak and it is the opening days of Barack appear to be more serious. Is it a coincidence that time to show America why we are so tough to play at the Obama's presidency, Joe Biden Burr's actions have been juxtaposed in history with Joyce Center. I talked to the University and with the help has been slightly left of center those of Thomas Jefferson? If the vice president is of some students and Coach Brey, we are going to open stage as he was sworn in as our Bob Kessler going around saying and doing stupid things, it takes up the fleld house on Friday night at 9 pm: I want as ·47th vice president. By taking the some attention away from the smaller stupid things many students as possible there ready to cheer on the oath of office, Bid en follows such House ofStix that the president might actually do. By the time Joe Irish. esteemed men as Spiro Agnew, Eiden was finished taking the oath of office on If you cannot camp out Friday night, be in the building Walter Mondale, and Dick Tuesday, I thought he was going to start laughing Saturday morning so we can start the madness at the Cheney, but as history tells us the vice president is hysterically. This eased the way for Obama, and Joyce Center. Students who arrive early will book their no more of a second-in-command than a First everybody pretty much brushed otT the fact that priority seats for the game. Don't let me down. It's time Goofball, a role for which Joe Eiden is incredibly Obama messed up his first act as president (taking to show the nation what every ND fan already knows. Go well suited. the oath of office). This is minor, however, and there Irish! As any student of history knows, the First Goofball are many examples that go against it. role of the vice president goes all the way back to the While this theory does not always stand up to the Digger Phelps early days of the republic and our third vice presi­ scrutiny of history, it does help to explain the former Notre Dame basketball coach dent; Aaron Burr. Possibly the most insane man to predicament of the last eight years. Dick Cheney was Jan. 21 even hold public office in the United States, Burr is· not always allowed to assume his role as because W. remembered today for such feats as killing was actually acting as First Goofball. When Bush Alexander Hamilton in a duel and attempting to choked on his pretzel while watching a football game form his own country in the (then) western United less than a year into his presidency, he started to be States. In fact, Burr's actions were so off the wall seen as the jokester that he actually is. We were then Objectivity, please that in later life he was forced to use an alias just to met with an administration that has a vice president reside in the States. who takes himself too seriously and a president who I was extremely disappointed yesterday, upon reading While First Goofballs in modern times have not does not take himself seriously enough. Emma Driscoll's article concerning President Obama's been as insane as Aaron Burr, they have still added a Therefore, because we have gone eight years with shut down of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility. lot to the long history of this unwritten vice presiden­ a president who was the First Goofball, Joe Biden The opinions of Professor O'Connell and Catherine tial responsibility. Spiro Agnew used alliterative has a large task ahead of him in reasserting the vice McKinney were extremely biased in favor of the phrases to attack his opponents. Walter Mondale president as a Goofball. The American people are President and Ms. Driscoll's inability to present the pledged to raise taxes while running for president. counting on Biden to be the man that we thought he opposing view of this controversial issue is quite dis­ Dan Quayle had about the intellectual capacity of was a year ago when he dropped out of the presi­ heartening. Michael Scott from The Office. AI Gore claimed to dential race. He needs to say things like, "Stand up, While I am sure that many of my peers will express have invented the Internet, and Dick Cheney actually Chuck" to a man in a wheelchair or "You cannot go their own opinions about the dangers of providing unre­ shot a man in the face. into a 7-11 or Dunkin' Donuts unless you have a pentant terrorists with civilian trials, I would just like to Even those vice presidents who have actually suc­ slight Indian accent." If Joe Bid en can do these remind Ms. Driscoll and other writers at the Observer ceeded to the presidency have not been our most things, than he will be a great vice president, and an that objectivity is a cornerstone of journalistic integrity, conventional. Johnson spoke with staffers and gave even better First Goofball, and Barack Obama will be and that ideological banter should be reserved for the interviews while utilizing the toilet. For:d ruined his remembered more fondly because of him. pages of the Viewpoint. future political career by pardoning Nixon. Bush 41 has been spending his later years jumping out of air­ Bob Kessler is a senior majoring in political science Nathan S. Furtado planes and broing out with the man who defeated and economics. You can contact him at sophomore him. These are not typical behaviors of our chief rkessler@nd. edu Dillon Hall executives. The views expressed in this column are those of Jan. 22 Why, you might be asking yourself, have our vice the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. THE OBSERVER page 10 CENE Friday, January 23, 2009

ANDREA ARCHER I Observer Graphic ' By STEPHANIE DEPREZ because of 1t. Asst. Scene Editor Yeah, I know. He's my muse. That crazy old man, he'll never know. This week Scene got a chance to sit down with Alex Lilly, the main brain The first thing I thought when I picked behind Obi Best. Between bad cell con­ up your album was, why Is she hugging nections and last minute answer changes (what music would you want on a desert­ three people wrapped In sheets? ed island?) Lilly revealed her complete I can explain that! When I fmished the down-to-earth interest in sound effects record I decided to do a photo session quirky lyrics, and the joys of being just where I dressed up as all my songs, so plain silly. one session I'm dressed up for "Origami" and I'm in a kimono, and in another one What was It like working with The Bird I'm a "Swedish Boy." The cover repre­ and the Bee? sents the song "Who Loves You Now" and I had been working on my thing before it's hugging all the boyfriend ghosts, all the boys you've been with and all the ARCHER I Observer Graphic I came to LA, and the backing vocals and the lyric. Opening with, "Lovely kind of came out of the blue. I'd never relationships you've had. They're still kind of shaping you, and in your life, and By MICHELLE FORDICE laughter sitting on a wall, its love ... you done backing vocals before for a band so you embrace them anyway. I dressed up Asst. Scene Editor can read between the lines, but its only I was pretty excited when it happened. people who were playing with me at the Whether or not you will appreciate notes and dots and lines/It's only music," Sort of' a lucky accident. time. "Capades," by Obi Best and featuring it has a strong build and manages to be I think that they did intluence me a lit­ singer Alex Lilly, depends on your toler­ both unique and listenable. tle bit. I was inspired by performing with I hear you are holding a video contest both Inara and Greg. I actually wrote the ance for synthesizers. "It's Because of for the song "Swedish Boy." Tell me Lilly's spacey voice and People Like You," is a song "It's Because of People Like You" whimsical lyrics and There is little instant humorous story of right after playing with them, so I'm sure about that. some of Greg's awesome contrapuntal arrangement can be fun, access to this album; dealing with the kind We thought it would be fun to throw a but unless you've just of people that leave madness got into my writing a little bit. I contest for Swedish Boy. I think it will be woken up from the 1980s Obi Best demand that nasty notes on your was already writing stuff that felt sympa­ cool if people want to submit a crazy it may take a bit of time to you listen a few times car about how you thetic to stun· they were doing. That was video of vegetables dressed up as part of the reason I was so excited to adjust. to get into their songs. parked. It has a fun Swedish people. It's supposed to be pret­ Alex Lilly began her beat that will get you play with them. ty low budget. A few people have career as a backup singer But it offers a unique moving as it declares, Your music Is very spacy and outside of entered. If there's any film students that want to do anything, they can come up for The Bird and the Bee, sound and quirky "Nothing in the way I the box. How do you create a song? an indie-pop musical duo lyrics that make it park could warrant with something pretty silly and have a What do you write ftrst, music or good chance of winning. Let them know! whose songs you may have worth the investment. such a cold remark," caught on the soundtracks and "Now really I'm lyrtcs? How do you decide where to What do you think Is the most unex­ for "Grey's Anatomy," "Sex sure you hate people pected thing people will ftnd when lis­ and the City: The Movie," as much as I do/But layer voice and lntruments? and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall." try to write things that are true." The music comes first. Usually what tening to "Capades?" "Capades" is Lilly's first solo effort and "Origami" is the only song on the will happen is that I start writing a piece Hopefully they'll be surprised with she is now touring as the opening act for album that brings in voices distinct from of music and then it reminds me of some­ each song. Each song is different. Sound The Bird and the Bee. Lilly's with a deep male chorus line thing that happened in my life or remind effects. Cooking glasses during "Days of The sound of Obi Best is a pop layering throughout. It plays with fifth chords and me of a concept, maybe something that Decadence." I've seen. The music does come first. of piano, voice, synthesizer, and drum sings, "Can I love you this way? Can it be Why the name Obi Best? machine which has been compared to true? Paper cranes and daisies say I love Sometimes the melody line that I have in mind directs me to a new key or to I wanted something that had ridiculous bands like Stereolab, Her Space Holiday, you." positive childlike sentiment. I thought it Feist and Au Revoir Simone. "Swedish Boy" is fun in it oddity as it find another chord, but usually I tinker with something a lot until I find some­ would be funny to take the word Obi, "Nothing Can Come Between Us," croons, "It seems to me you live in a which is a sash that goes on a kimono, starts of well with a catchy piano melody made up country ... Its something you thing that feels right, that is exciting to me. Sometimes if I've been in' the same and just put it before the word best, so line, but it never grows out of its initial would make up when you were high/It's its, "Oh be your best!" It's ani-punk, so bounce as Lilly sings, "You know what I something the Gods would make while key for a while and I want to write a bridge I'll think oh, it would be cool to go instead of anti-establishment it's mean, but nothing can come between us they're dreamin'/lt's something you absolutely positive and kind of stupid. now." would make. up when you were five." (If to the parallel minor, so little music theo­ "Who Loves You Now," steps back from you fmd you like the song, Social Science ry stuff will pop up just to kind of shake What would you say are your maJor the gratingly bright opening track and Studios has opened a competition to me up. Usually I just do it with my ear musical Influences? and it will send me into other keys and delves into more creative lyrics, opening design the music video for it.) I remember taking dance classes in other territories. I experiment with dif­ with the ironic, "Every word I say is true, The lyric of "Within These Forrest fifth grade and this really cool modern ferent sounds until I have an idea of a I'll say anything to be close to you," and Walls" make it stand out, with, "In my dance instructor played Tom Tom Club's continuing with the quirky and fun garden/Don't you worry/Can't you see mood that I want. I'll record a bunch of "Genius of Love." I was obsessed with it. stuff and it becomes a process of elimina­ imagery, "I know there will be times to that I'm freer than you'll ever be/They At the same time my mom had put The run around like a bird with its head cut say that I can leave to seek a life out tion. Doors in my Christmas socking, so I was off... to flop around like a fish whose air there but the world is not for me/It dan­ What's It like to have that kind of con­ pretty in to that. Grace Jones I love. Of we're drinkin' ... to dream of once again gles hidden keys/It's the biggest fantasy." trol over your music? course all the classics like Queen, Led breathing." "Days of Decadence," closes the album I've never had it any other way. I've Zeppelin, the Talking Heads, Hpc, but not "Green and White Stripes," stands out with a lighter, refreshing swing and, 'Til always had to take control. Music has the drug! When I went to college I went on the album as a flowing ballad that just linger back instead/This is not my always been my idea. My grandma plays through the classical phase and I would successfully combines the elements of time/1 see some greaser kids out looking piano but I had to ask for piano lessons. I listen to Messiaen, Prokofiev, and Ravel. Lilly's voice, the band's different sound, for me/1 wish I could rewind and find asked for a guitar. I asked for Pro Tools. I It's very Intelligent music to listen to. those dusty days waitin' there for felt like I always asked for what I wanted You know those Baby Genius CO's? It's m~/Days of decadence are ringin' or saved up money to buy mic's. through me." like that for a college kid. You get Capades smarter when you listen to it. Some of the songs on the album are "It's Because of People Uke You" Is Obi Best If you were stranded on a desert less successful. "What It's Not" sounds a about an angry note someone left on island and could bring the complete bit whiney at times and "Blooms Like Released by: Social Science works of one artist, who's would you Flowers" lingers on for too long without your car. Did someone really do that? bring? · offering much internal change. They did indeed. It didn't say "It's Records I'd probably have to bring someone There is little instant access to this because of people like you" but it had the eclectic so I don't go crazy. The Beatles? Best Tracks : "Green and album; Obi Best demand that you listen a sentiment, "Learn to park and lock your No. Miles Davis? I have to go with Pink few times to get into their songs. But it car." I had sort of a junky car, and it was White Stripes," "It's Because Floyd. Yes. Pink floyd. They do a lot of offers a unique sound and quirky lyrics not parked improperly, as I mention in different stuff. of People Like You" that make it worth the investment. the song, but he left a really belligerent, "Capades" will oe released in stores pissed-off note with underlines and capi­ (Ave minutes later, the phone rings February 24 but it is all ready available tal letters, an incoherent mean note, and that inspired the song. again.) Hello? digitally on stores like iTunes. I have my answer! David Bowie. 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page 2 The Observer+ IRISH INSIDER Friday, January 23, 2009 COMMENTARY 2009 Big East Standings Irish need boost Last game Next game (5-0) W, 78-59, RU at Syracuse from home fans W, 91-82, PROV Don't underestimate a crowd's This Saturday night, the Irish (5-0) vs DePaul ability to electrify. To embolden. need that kind of boost from the To inspire. To take a group of crowd. athletes and help them reach a What started as the most high- higher place. ly anticipated Irish season in (6-1) W, 89-83, ~"Nova at Notre Dame Digger Phelps doesn't. How decades is suddenly teetering could he? dangerously close to spiraling On January out of control. Losses at 19,1974, Louisville and Syracuse have Phelps and his given the Irish their first back-to- (5-1) W, 78-60, ~"Cuse at West Virginia No.2 Irish back Big East losses since 2007. stood ready Now, No. 3 Connecticut comes to when UClA town followed by No. 11 strolled into Marquette and then a game at (5-2) L, 78-60, Pitt vs Louisville South Bend No. 4 Pittsburgh. Two losses with a Greg Arbogast could turn into three losses videogame- which become five defeats in a esque 88- Sports Writer row, and Notre Dame's No. 9 game win preseason ranking is a distant (5-2) W, 98-93, S. Hall vs Syracuse streak. They had been ranked memory. No. 1 since 1971. With 3:30 left That can't happen. in the game, it was business as Rarely does a moment of need usual for UClA who led 70-59, coincide so ideally with one of but then John Shumate scored opportunity, but the Irish have (3-2) W, 75-58, G'Town vs Pittsburgh four straight points. And then been blessed by the scheduling the noise turned up. And then gods in the form of a certain col- came UCLA's next lege basketball four possessions: show led by our (3-3) L, 58-75, WVU at Seton Hall turnover, travel, So come early. Be own Phelps. missed shot, and Digger knows an offensive foul. creative. And when the effect The Bruins, the first Huskey sets Gameday has. renowned for their foot on that court, He described (3-3) L, 74-93/Cuse vs Connecticut flawless execution, the energy dur- were so rattled shake down the ing the morning that coach John thunder like your life broadcast as a Wooden had to depends on it. force that car- (3-4) break from his ries over to the W, 71-60, St. John's atUSF philosophy of moment when never calling a timeout at the the prime-time lights come on. end of the game. It didn't matter. Maybe that's why he's campaign- The Bruins missed their fmal ing dorm-to-dorm in an effort to (2-3) L, 83-89, UConn vs Georgetown shot, and the court was engulfed pack the JACC with 11,000 fans by delirious students. for the 11 A.M. broadcast. That wasn't even the most Even the administration seems impressive performance turned to sense the opportunity to seize (2-4) W, 70~61, DePaul vs Villanova in by the Irish crowd under the moment. The doors to the Phelps' tenure. JACC will be opened at 9:00 p.m. Just over three years later on Friday for students who want to March 5, 1977. the University of "campout" prior to Saturday's San Francisco was flirting with a festivities. Notre Dame's also (1-5) L, 60-71, Cinci vs Rutgers perfect season at 29-0 when they dropping their traditional anti- walked onto Notre Dame's floor. sign stance, offering a subtle They were subsequently greeted encouragement to the student with chants of 29 (clap! clap!) body. (0-6) and one (clap! clap!). So come early. Be creative. L, 93-98, Prov. vs Georgetown The chorus reigned down on And when the first Husky sets the Dons throughout the game foot on that court, shake down growing in intensity as the Irish the thunder like your life pulled away for a 93-82 victory. depends on it. (0-6) L, 59-78, Louisville at St. John's After the game, NBC's commen- The views expressed in this tary team of Dick Enberg and column are those of the author Billy Packer made the unprece- and not necessarily those of The dented move of giving the Player Observer. L, 61-70, USF at Marquette of the game award to the student Contact Greg Arbogast at body. garbogas@nd. edu

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If you are interested in writing for Sports, e-ma~l Dan Murphy at [email protected] or Bill Brink at [email protected] Friday, January 23, 2009 The Observer+ IRISH INSIDER page 3 Tory's story Tory Jackson's childhood was a good warmup for the tall players he'd face in the Big Ea.st

his family in a game of one-on­ challenge, but I was raised to By CHRIS HINE one is no longer a problem, take [a challenge] and go with it. Editor-in-Chief those early defeats helped form I didn't let it phase me." him into one of the best guards Jackson got off to a rocky start Growing up, Tory Jackson did­ in the Big East and continue to in his new role. He had three n't possess a height advantage. inspire him to get better. points and five turnovers in his As the 13th of 14 children "All the talent came I have first start against Stony Brook. growing up in Saginaw. Mich .. came from God and it came from "The first five minutes of the Jackson constantly had to fight my family beating me up all the Stony Brook game, Falls and I his bigger, older siblings for time back in the qay," Jackson kind of looked at each other everything from toys, to the said. because he had two turnovers extra food on the dinner table, to and we were like, 'Oh no, is this who would do the chores around One man's suspension is going to work?" Brey said. the house. It was rare when he another's opportunity But those doubts about came away victorious. Once he got to Notre Dame, Jackson were erased in his sec­ "It was probably one of the Jackson wasn't playing as much ond game as a starter when toughest challenges I faced so as he'd like. Notre Dame played Louisville. far. fighting for everything and Kyle McAlarney was Notre Jackson had 14 points, five me being so little," said Jackson, Dame's starting point guard and rebounds and four assists in a who's listed at 5-foot-11. "The the Irish also had scorers in the 78-62 win on Jan. 3. Jackson older kids, they got everything. backcourt in Colin Falls and grew up fast his freshman year. They beat me to it or they were Russell Carter. Jackson got his "To be thrown into that and just too big and I couldn't take it minutes coming off the bench, handle it with the maturity that from them." something he never did in his he did was really impressive," On the court, the results playing career. Brey said. weren't much different. For the "When I first got here, I was When Falls and Carter weren't first 13-plus years of his life, like, 'I want to play right away,' getting the ball as much as they Jackson's frequent foe, his But that's not the case all the might like, it was Jackson who brother Cory, one time," Jackson took the blame and played year his senior, said. "This was peacemaker. always had the "When I was growing the first time I "I respect them because they upper hand. was coming off were a lot older and I expected When Tory was up, it was a tough the bench, all them to feel that way," Jackson in eighth grade, challenge, but I was through high said. "It was one of those things he finally beat his raised to take [a school all where I knew what was coming brother. through elemen­ so I took the blame for it "We had a challenge] and go tary, everything, because I felt like I was strong rivalry, it was like with it. I didn't let it I always started, enough mentally and physically the Pistons and phase me." always played to take it." the Bulls and big minutes. Jackson helped lead Notre I every rivalry you Coming in, Dame to an 11-5 conference Tory Jackson is averaging a career high U.4 points per game this can think of, Tory Jackson beginning of my record. season for Notre Dame. Michigan vs. Ohio Irish guard freshman year, I The culmination of his season State," Jackson had to play came against Georgetown in the team, he led the Big East with "So much competition, and it said. "I feel like behind K-Mac, semifmals of the Big East tour­ 6.1 assists per game as Notre made you want to work and fix our rivalry was tougher than all and it was one of those learning nament. All the skills he picked Dame finished 14-4 in confer­ each other and see what was of theirs because we had to do things." up playing his older taller sib­ ence play. wrong with my jump shot." everything, we had to fight for Then McAlarney was arrested lings seemed to culminate that It was a successful season by As a result, Jackson's touch food, we had to fight each other for marijuana posses.sion just night. when Jackson made a most standards, except his own. has become noticeably softer growing up. It was always a before Big East play started in dizzying array of plays around "I felt like it was one of those this season. His arc has competition." . the 2006-07 season and subse­ the basket late in the game. years where it was a down year improved, and his shooting per­ That competition served quently suspended from the including multiple reverse from me," Jackson said. "I centage has gone up. Jackson is Jackson well. To beat Cory and University for the rest of the layups going into the paint expected a lot more, especially shooting 43.3 percent from the his other siblings, Jackson semester. Jackson was now against 7 -foot-3 coming off that field, up from 38.6 a year ago, learned how to be a scrapper. He Notre Dame's starting point Roy Hibbert that freshman year. I and is 37.5 percent from 3-point fought for every loose ball, guard. And Jackson was ready caught the atten­ "I expected a lot expected myself range, up from 30.2 percent last fought for every rebound and to take over, thanks in part to his tion of everyone more, especially to be a lot better season. He's averaging 11.4 used his quickness to offset his childhood. at Madison coming off that and I never points per game, Notre Dame's siblings' height and strength, "It was one of those things, it Square Garden freshman year. I really adjusted third-leading scorer this season. something he does to opponents kind of reminded me of my that night. Even to teams' He's third in the league in every night in the Big East. past," Jackson said. "When I though Notre expected myself to be defenses. assists, averaging just under six While beating any member of was growing up, it was a tough Dame lost in the a lot better and I "They finally per game. And he's still averag­ final seconds. never really adjusted knew about me. ing 4.6 rebounds per game. Jackson's 20- In high school I But this season, Notre Dame point. eight­ to teams' defenses." was playing dif­ has struggled defensively on its rebound and five­ ferent teams way to a 3-3 record in the Big assist perform­ Tory Jackson (Saginaw Buena East this season and Jackson is ance was hard to Irish guard Vista) It was one taking it upon himself to remedy forget. of those things that. "It was one of where I was "I feel like defensively I should those nights, just playing on that playing different teams and set a spark. Offensively not much floor. it's always amazing to play nobody had a scouting report, should change, maybe shot there," Jackson said. "It was one but in college everybody's scout­ selection. Defensively, I should of those things where I was ing you, they got something on set a spark. I think everybody excited but at the same time had you and I never really adjusted else will feed off it." to hide it because it was in the and tried to fix my game." But regardless of his statistics middle of a game." And where would Jackson and regardless of winning or los­ Showing such promise his turn to fix his game? His family. ing, there's always one phone freshman year. Jackson set the call Jackson makes everyday. bar high for himself for the' fol­ Evolving into a complete ''I'll call my mom, [Sarah], lowing year player because I know she'll say some­ Jackson knew he had to devel­ thing good, something that'll Learning to adjust op his jump shot headed into his really pick me up and even if I By his sophomore season, the junior year, and his family was don't smile, I have to fight it word was out on Tory Jack~on. there to help inspire him to keep sometimes," Jackson said. ''I'll No longer would teams let him working at it. Some of Jackson's want to be so tough, but she'll burn them the way he did family members relocated to say something to make me Georgetown. They laid off South Bend and worked out with smile." Jackson to guard against his him over the summer. Naturally, Jackson recognizes that his ability to drive, and tried to the Jackson's couldn't help but size is going to be an obstacle make him settle for jump shots. turn their workouts into a com­ he'll have to overcome to play in He ended up scoring 8.0 points petition. the NBA. It's hard to predict per game, averaging an unusu­ "I was thankful for my broth­ where he'll end up when gradu­ ally high 5.1 rebounds per game ers being around and at times ates next May, but without his for someone his height. Most we would be in the gym working family, Jackson probably would­ likely a product of having to bat­ out after hours or something like n't have any shot at all of mak­ tle his older siblings for the ball that, or just shooting around and ing the league. in those one-on-one games when they would start some kind of Irish guard Tory Jackson attempts to dunk during a photoshoot on he was younger. competition and the jump shoot­ Contact Chris Hine at Wednesday. Jackson is averaging 5.9 assists per game this season. But most importantly for his ing would begin," Jackson said. [email protected] page 4 The Observer+ IRISH INSIDER Friday, January 23, 2009 Notre Dame welcomes trash-talking H~skies night that maybe has never me, only more experienced. I By FRAN TOLAN been in this building, and I played Luke Harangody and he Associate Sports Editor really believe that." was not tough ... " The Irish are currently riding "There's definitely going to be There is a palpable buzz in a 45-game home winning a lot of hype with this game the air for the No. 19 Irish. streak and, with a win especially with what Adrien Who said Notre Dame is a Saturday, would set a record said and what Thabeet's been "football school?" for consecutive Big East home saying, so that might add a little No. 3 Connecticut is coming to wins with 20. excitement for the game," town and brings with it ESPN's "It's awesome. I'm very, very Harangody said. "But personal­ College Gameday, trash talk proud of [the streak] and I think ly I'm going to take it as just and many other factors that it says how consistent the group another game." should motivate the Irish, who has been to put us in position to Still, Harangody admitted he are looking to break a two­ actually break it," Brey said. is excited to stand toe to toe game losing streak. ''I'm very proud of the group." with the 7 -foot-3 Thabeet. Much of the student body Which brings us to Jeff "It's always a fun matchup plans to flood the Joyce Center Adrien. After a win over Seton with him. It's such a challenge Saturday morning to catch a Hall Sunday, the Connecticut because he's such a great play­ glimpse of Rece Davis, Bobby forward uttered some trash talk er," Harangody said. "So yeah, Knight, Hubert Davis, Jay Bilas about Notre Dame's Joyce you do circle this one on the and ...,-- of coursB. - Digger Center dominance. schedule." Phelps. "It's going to feel good to Last season, Harangody "With Cpllege Gameday being break [Notre Dame's] home scored just 14 points on 5-of-23 here, it's a great honor to be winning streak," Adrien told shooting during Notre Dame's part of that," Irish co-captain the Associated Press. "It's a 73-67 win over Connecticut on Ryan Ayers said. "It'll be excit­ tough place to play, but we can Jan. 5. But Harangody exploded ALLISON AMBROSE!The Observer ing and it is a big game ... We do it. We almost did it last for 32 points and 16 rebounds Irish forward Ryan Ayers is averaging 11.3 points per game this se~ kind of relish these opportuni­ year." in a February rematch that, son. He had a career-high 35 points against South Dakota on Dec. 2. ties to show people what we The Irish players had meas­ oddly enough, the Irish lost. can do, especially on a big ured responses to Adrien's However, Harangody pointed national stage." comments. out that Saturday's game will Notre Dame's first Big East games I've ever played in. After a week off since they "We kind of just laugh at it, be about a lot more than the home game of the year while We're playing against a great lost to Syracuse last Saturday, use it as motivation," Ayers matchup in the paint. He said school is in session. team, a top-five team, so it's the Irish will square off against said. "We're not going to say he expects Ayers and senior "I've missed our students just going to be awesome. The the Huskies at 7:30, and Irish anything back to him obviously, forward Zach Hillesland to because they haven't been at a crowd's going be buzzing." coach Mike Brey said the we're just going to let our play bounce back after several home game since the [Boston Yes, there is certainly consid­ Leprechaun Legion will be do the talking." rough games on the road. University] game and they erable excitement about going wild. Nonetheless, Adrien's quote "I think coming home is going pulled us through that one," Saturday's matchup with the "I think this crowd will be the was the second insult of Notre add an element to guys like Brey said. "Our players, more Huskies. So don't be surprised best I've seen since I've been Dame by a Connecticut player. Zach and Ryan," Harangody importantly, have missed hav­ to see tailgates and rabid fans here and that's saying som·e­ In November, Huskies center said. "They're capable of put­ ing the student body there all over campus this weekend. thing," said Brey, who has guid­ Hasheem Thabeet appeared on ting up big numbers so I think because that drives the energy It may be mid-January but ed the Irish for nine years. "I the cover of ESPN the Magazine you'll be able to see that in the building. They've certain­ there is football-sized hype sur­ can feel it building, I can feel and took a jab at Irish forward Saturday." ly been rested up so they can rounding this game. the crescendo. And I think we Luke Harangody. Alongside a Brey agreed that his team is let it rip Saturday." will feel an intensity and an picture of Thabeet ran this looking forward to returning to Ayers added: "It's probably Contact Fran Tolan at energy in the building Saturday quote: "Nobody's better than the Joyce Center. It will be going to be one of the greatest [email protected]

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tion also encourages students who By ANALISE LIPARI haven't worked in musical theater Scene Editor before to try their hand at theatrical Tonight, Fortnight productions, an performance. The students involved in event series sponsored by the Student Fortnight Productions, Chamberlain Activities Office, returns with its latest noted, range from the very experienced production, "Now Playing: Songs from to those who've never set foot on a the 2009 Broadway Season." The per­ stage before. formance, a revue featuring well­ "We have some people whose first known songs from contemporary time on stage is now," he said. "We Broadway shows, is free for students. draw from a lot of different groups." Kyle Chamberlain, a student at the Chamberlain first came up with the Notre Dame Law School a.nd graduate idea of Fortnight Productions while of the University, is one of the people working for Student Activities last year. behind Fortnight Productions, an ini­ "I tried to think of what I would enjoy tiative of Student Activities that first as an undergrad. The mantra behind came into being last year. According to Fortnight is that it's an opportunity for Chamberlain, the project began as an talented performers who are involved effort to reach out to students whose in other things - those whose sched­ academic or personal schedules kept ules keep them too busy - have a them from getting involved with other, chance to act." larger productions on campus. This year, the event series moves to "When I was an undergrad," Washington Hall - their previous pro­ duction, a similar musical revue, was Chamberlain told Scene in a recent Photo courtesy of Kyle Chamberlin interview, "I never did _any theater held in the LaFortune Ballroom. Chamberlain promised that the An actor in Fortnight Production's "Now Playing" reherses for the company's work, which was a big departure from review-style performances this evening. high school, where I performed all year revue's selections are both varied and round. I was too busy to commit back fun, drawing from a wide range of he said: "If you have people that work hoped to draw a wide variety of stu­ then." Broadway shows that students should well with a certain genre, you can find dents to the revue for a fun night of Chamberlain said that the philosophy recognize. something that showcases their abili­ musical theater. of Fortnight Productions is threefold: "The current revue has songs from ties. That's a big advantage." "This show has a little bit of some­ One, that their shows are always per­ shows that are playing or ~ave played Highlights of the show will include thing for everybody," he said. "Musical formed on weekends, so students can on Broadway sometime this year. That selections from "Wicked," "Jersey theater fans will love it, but people who easily attend; two, that the perform­ includes some newer stuff-, like Boys" and the recent stage adaptation aren't normally interested in that art ances are always free for students; and 'Hairspray,' 'Wicked,' 'Jersey Boys,' the of "The Little Mermaid." will also find something entertaining. three, that the entire production sched­ big blockbuster-s, and also older things, "I think people will really like the It's a short time commitment, and it's ule will take no more than two weeks. including revivals of 'South Pacific' and four guys who do some of the Jersey free. You don't have anything to lose." Th.is approach then allows students 'Guys and Dolls."' Boys numbers," Chamberlain said, "Now Playing" begins tonight at 9:00 who have an interested in theater but The revue format, Chamberlain "looking back on the Four Seasons. p.m. in Washington Hall, and is free to aren't necessarily free to join• larger noted, is well-suited to the range of tal­ Some of the big ensemble numbers students with a Notre Dame, Saint campus groups, such as the Pasquerilla ent and strengths of the students we're doing will also be highlights, Mary's or Holy Cross ID. East Musical Company (PEMCO) or the involved in. the show. including numbers from 'Spamalot,' Farley Hall Players, to participate in "The good part about the revue for­ and a performance of 'Under the Sea,' similar activities. mat is that you can pick numbers that complete with a steel drum band." Contact Analise Lipari at The short time span of each produc- are well suited to the talent you have," Ultimately, Chamberlain said he [email protected]

Sister James (Amy Adams), the nai:ve out what was possibly taking place and Meryl Streep brings the many dimen­ By ADRINA PRATT and innocent young sister who brought also because African Americans did not sions of her character full circle. The Scene Writer the suspicions of the miscreant behav­ have much of a chance to succeed aca­ audience leaves wondering which ior to Sister Aloysius's attention when demically during that time period and aspect Sister Aloysius doubted - her Thomas Aquinas once said, "Doubt is she smelled alcohol on young Donald it would only be a few more months accusation of Fr. Flynn, or even more the beginning of wisdom." When it is Miller's breath after a visit to Fr. until Donald could graduate and they consequential, a doubt of her very own brought to Sister Aloysius's (Meryl Flynn's rectory, plays the could put all of this faith. Streep) attention that the new priest at gullible go-between, behind them. Though this film received many acco­ her 1964 Catholic church and school in changing her opinion on With a rosary in her lades and acclaim for its adaptation of the Bronx might have made homosexu­ who's guilty based on Though this film hand and her black the 2004 play to the screen, it was al come-ons to the school's first African whose side of the story received many bonnet severely overly praised. The fact that it was American student, doubt is not a word she most recently heard. strapped tight to her about a controversial topic (in particu­ to be found in the severe no-nonsense Another twist to the accolades and acclaim head, Sister Aloysius lar one that deals with homosexual woman's vocabulary. plot comes when, in for its adaptation of leaves behind Mrs. Catholic priests - a media favor Even though F.r. Flynn is very well Sister Aloysius's attempt the 2004 play to the Miller's request and ite) brought it enormous attention. liked as the parish priest whose homi­ to uncover more evi­ has one final con­ The performances were beautifully lies transcend heavenly matters by dence of Fr. Flynn's cor­ screen, it was overly frontation with Fr. done and the words were beautifully infusing inspiring doses of pragmatism, ruption of her youthful praised. Flynn. spoken, but the storyline made for an his charming personality and warm son, Mrs. Miller (Viola In this climactic overall unexciting plot, a key compo­ persona only irritate and displease Davis) reveals to Sister scene Sister Aloysius nent to any movie that deserves true Sister Aloysius more and the issue is Aloysius that Donald is • snarls that she will praise. See this film if you are in the not to be treated lightly on her part. "that way" and that she· will allow any accept nothing less than Fr. Flynn's dis­ mood for something thought-provoking; Tired of the changes Vatican II is attention he receives from Fr. Flynn to missal from their parish. but it is not worth skipping your home­ attempting to make and the rascally continue. A conversation between the two sis­ work to do because, as Sister Aloysius students who are constantly trying to The issue further complicates itself ters who brought this case to light says, "Every easy choice today will pull the wool over her eyes, Sister when Mrs. Miller begs Sister Aloysius reveals the complexities of each of have its consequence tomorrow." Aloysius's patience has fatigued and no not to make anything of it, both their characters and the soft core that plea will convince her that Fr. Flynn because Donald's father would most lies beneath Sister Aloysius's tough Contact Adriana Pratt (Philip Seymour Hoffman) is innocent. likely beat her son to death if he found exterior. A fantastic performance by at [email protected] ------~ ------~-

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NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL Butler's 27 points le~ds West Virgina to upset Streaking Boilermakers shut down Minnesota with strong defensive effort; Butler rallies to win over Wisconsin-GB

an eye-popping driving dunk shot off. Georgetown turned the Associated Press that gave the Mountaineers a ball over 11 times in the first WASHINGTON - So West 59-48 lead with 51!2 minutes to half and went more than five Virginia is the ninth-best team in play. His play came shortly after minutes without a field goal the Big East? If so, that's going a 12-3 run that put the lead in near the end of the half. - to be some tournament at double digits for the first time. The Mountaineers used that Madison Square Garden in West Virginia (14-4, 3-2) has Georgetown dry spell to go on a March. won eight of 10, with the only 9-0 run and take a 31-22 lead, Da'Sean Butler scored 27 two losses coming to ranked Big highlighted by Devin Ebanks' points, a relentless defense East foes Connecticut and steal and two-handed dunk. forced 19 turnovers and the Marquette. Monroe stopped the momentum Mountaineers knocked hard on Chris Wright scored 13 points, with a steal and layup under the the door of the conference's DaJuan Summers had 12 and West Virginia basket after a eight ranked teams Thursday Greg Monroe added 11 for the Mountaineers rebound, and the night with a 75-58 win over No. Hoyas (12-5, 3-3). Hoyas went into the break trail­ 12 Georgetown. The Mountaineers were sup­ ing 31-26. In a game in which nearly posed to signal the start of the The Mountaineers built the every basket was hard-earned softer part of a Georgetown lead to nine points again early in - and steals were sometimes schedule that so far has been the second half, but three-point canceled out by quick counter­ the toughest in the country. Five plays from Wright and Monroe steals - Butler stood out by of the Hoyas' previous six oppo­ and a nice backdoor pass Trom going 11-for-18 from the field. nents were Top 20 teams, but Monroe to Omar Wattad helped The Mountaineers shot 58 per­ even an unranked school is a close the gap before West cent in the second half, while handful in the Big East this sea­ Virginia began to pull away for the No. 1 scoring defense in the son. good. AP Big East limited the Hoyas to 33 Getting an open shot was hard West Virginia guard Da'Sean Butler drives to the basket during the percent shooting after the break. work from the start. The No. 18 Purdue 70, No. 21 Mountaineers' 75-58 upset of No. 12 Georgetown on Thursday. Georgetown went 2-for-16 Mountaineers missed eight of Minnesota 62 from 3-point range for the game their first nine and trailed 9-2 Behind relentless defensive llummel came off the bench and hoop and Keaton Grant hit a 3- and again had trouble on the before turning the tide with pressure, and 19 points and five scored five points. But with pointer from the top of the key boards, allowing 16 second­ Butler's three-point play and a blocks from JaJuan Johnson, Moore, Johnson and Jackson to give the Boilermakers a 4 7-35 chance points on West Virginia's four-point play resulting from an Purdue banged its way to a vic­ going a combined 16-for-27 lead with 11:36 to go. 14 offensive rebounds. intentional foul following a steq.l tory over Minnesota on against a humbled Minnesota Darryl Bryant added 13 at midcourt. Thursday night. defense, Purdue cruised. No. 16 Butler 68, Wisconsin­ points, and Alex Ruoff had nine The Hoyas shot relatively well E'Twaun Moore added 16 The Gophers take pride in the Green Bay 59 assists and 10 points, including at first - when they could get a points for Purdue (15-4, 4-2 Big defensive end as well. Tubby Matt Howard scored 15 points Ten), which won its fourth Smith's crew entered the night and Butler got its ofl'ense in sync straight conference game after second in the Big Ten in field in the second half, rallying to an 0-2 start. The Boilermakers goal percentage defense at 39 beat conference rival Wisconsin­ entered charged-up Williams percent, and the Gophers had 12 Green Bay on Thursday. Arena with the second-ranked steals and 10 blocks in this one. The Bulldogs won their ninth field goal percentage defense in But Purdue shot better than in a row overall, their ninth the country and made life miser­ 50 percent for most of the game straight over the Phoenix and able all evening for the Gophers to overcome 17 turnovers. are now 17-1 (8-0 Horizon (16-3, 4-3). The Gophers have been ham­ League) for the first time in AI Nolen had 17 points on 3- pered by slow starts for much of school history. for-14 shooting and four steals the season, and Thursday night Rahmon Fletcher scored 22 for Minnesota, which shot a sea­ was no different. They missed points for Green Bay (14-6, 6-2), son-low 27.6 percent, including 13 of their first 18 shots and which lost for only the second 3 for 19 from 3-point range, to committed 11 turnovers in the time in 10 games. lose its second in a row. first 15 minutes to fall behind Butler haJ> won 19 straight The Gophers trailed nearly the 27-15. Horizon League games and entire game and were run out of Moore made 5 of 7 shots in the improved to 9-0 at home this The Barn by a 17-6 run midway period, but the Boilermakers season with the victory. through the second half. Lewis missed five free throws and For two of the conference's Jackson scored seven points in turned the ball over nine times hottest teams, this was anything the spurt and Johnson punctuat­ to allow Minnesota to hang but a typical night. ed it with an emphatic dunk to around at 36-29. Howard and Willie Veasley get the Boilermakers rolling As the game wore on, the spent most of the first half on toward another win. Gophers grew frustrated. Butler's bench because of foul Purdue looked shaky early in Leading-scorer - Lawrence trouble, and Green Bay got itself the conference season because Westbrook missed six of his into foul trouble early in the sec­ of injuries to floor leader Robbie eight field goals, and two of ond half. Hummel and defensive specialist those were on forced drives to The shooting was brutal early, Chris Kramer. Both arn healing the basket in transition midway too. Butler was 7 -of-25 from the up now, and Purdue is looking through the second half that field in the first half, giving the more like the team that was were swatted away by Purdue's Phoenix a chance to take advan­ picked as a favorite to win the superb help deli:mders. · tage. Instead, Green Bay was Purdue's JaJuan Johnson beats Minnesota forward Ralph Sampson Big Ten. Following those blocks, 1 0-of-27 and led only 25-22 at Ill for a rebound in the Boilermaker's 70-62 win in Minneapolis. Still slowed by a back injury, Jackson scored on a drive to the the half.

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NFL USCHO/CBS College Sports Division I Men's Hockey Top 20

team points record

1 NOTRE DAME (38) 986 19·3-3 2 Boston U. (7) 931 16-5-1 3 Cornell (5) 877 13-1-3 4 Denver 828 15-6·2 5 Northeastern 821 15-5-2 6 Minnesota 753 12-5-5 7 Vermont 673 13~5-3 8 Michigan 637 16-8-0 g Princeton 562 13-5-0 10 Miami (OH) 507 13-8-3 11 New Hampshire 468 11-6-4 12 Ohio St. 467 16-6-2 13 Colorado Col. 427 13-8-5 14 Boston College 320 9-8-3 15 North Dakota .316 14-10-2 16 Wisconsin 280 13·10·3 17 Minn. Duluth 123 11-1-6- 18 Dartmouth 117 10-7-0 19 AI as. Fairbanks 100 11·8c5 20 Air Force 94 15-6-1

USTFCCCA Division I Men's Indoor Track and Field Top 25 team points AP 1 Oregon 132 Cardinals receiver Anquan Boldin, right, catches a pass in the NFC Campionship game against 2 Arizona St. 130 3 Arkansas 129 Philadelphia on January 18. Boldin and the Cardinals will play the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII. 4 Florida 126 5 Florida St. 104 6 TexasA&M 102 7 Texas 82 Receiver Boldin laughs off run-in 8 LSU 79 9 Louisville 73 Associated Press tions about the Haley inci­ Wilson and Kurt Warner so, but at the same time you 10 BYU 71 dent. strongly defended Boldin. can't alter who you are. You 11 Kentucky 69 TEMPE, Ariz. - Arizona Instead, he acknowledged "I think people are making can only be you and let the 12 Texas Tech 67 wide receiver Anquan after Thursday's practice, a lot out of nothing," Wilson rest take care of itself." 13 UNI 65 Boldin laughed off the nega­ his abrupt departure "made said. "That stuff happens all He added: "Guys in the 14 Baylor 59 his it worse." the time. Q is very dedicated locker room know what kind 15 Nebraska 56 tive reaction to nationally televised run-in with "For me it's hilarious," to this team, very dedicated of guy I am and they know 16 South Carolina 55 offen­ 17 Michigan 54 sive coordinator Todd Haley, Boldin said of the criticism to the players. I think it's a exactly what went on." 18 Kansas St. 52 calling it "hilarious." he's received. "I mean, I non-issue." Boldin said he was upset 19 Arizona 51 Boldin's shouting match don't want to sit here and Warner said it was "crazy" that Haley had gone to a 20 Georgia 49 with the coach on the side­ dwell on it because for me for people to define BolQ.in's personnel group that didn't 21 Georgetown 48 line came as Arizona drove it's in the past, but that's personality by this one inci­ include him. 22 Boise St. 47 for the winning touchdown something that goes on dent after "everything that "I was mad because they 23 Missouri 42 in Sunday's 32-25 victory every week in the NFL guy's done all year and the took me out of the game," 24 UCLA 41 over Philadelphia in the NFC whether people know it or character he's displayed all Boldin said. "I mean, I think 25 Stanford 40 championship game. not. year long." any competitor would have Boldin didn't stay on the "Every week, somebody Boldin acknowledged it had the same reaction. A field in the postgame cele­ on the sidelines gets into an was a lesson in how things game of that magnitude, bration, making a quick exit argument, but it's in the heat are magnified when a team how close the game was, through the locker room. He of the moment, it's part of reaches this point. potentially driving to score a MIAA Women's Basketball said that he did congratulate football and once it's done, "The attention has touchdown, I wanted to be his teammates and left it's dead on all sides." grown," Boldin said. "Do you in there. That's just the type Ran kings quickly only to avoid ques- Team leaders Adrian have to be careful? I guess ofguyi am." team record

1 Marquette 2 louisville IN BRIEF 3 Connecticut McGwire accused of First basemen Fielder signs Former All-Star Mourning 4 Pittsburgh steroid use by brother two-year deal with Brewers to retire due to leg injury 5 Syracuse NEW YORK - Mark McGwire's MILWAUKEE - First baseman MIAMI - Alonzo Mourning has decid­ 6 Providence youngest brother says in a book Prince Fielder and the Milwaukee ed to retire rather than moilllt another 7 Georgetown proposal that he injected the former 8 NOTREDAME Brewers reached a preliminary NBA comeback at age 38. 9 West Virginia baseball star with steroids, accord­ agreement Thursday on an $18 mil­ The seven-tiine All-Star center said 10 Villanova ing to Deadspin.com. lion, two-year contract. Thursday he won't return from a dev­ 11 Cincinnati Jay McGwire is circulating a man­ The agreement is subject to a physi­ astating leg injury Dec. 19, 2007 -the 12 USF uscript titled "The McGwire Family cal, Brewers general manager Doug fourth anniversary of his lifesaving kid­ Secret: The Truth about Steroids, a Melvin said. ney transplant. He had been working slugger and Ultimate Redemption," Melvin declined to discuss the con­ out at the Miami Heat complex and said the Web site reported Wednesday. tract's value. he's running and jmnping again, but he Jay McGwire, a body builder, said "There's things you have to do to feared another leg injury if he returned. his brother started using steroids in get to that point to finalize deals," "My health is more important than any­ around the dial 1994 and that he injected Mark Melvin said. "We won't have any­ thing," Mourning said at a news confer­ with Deca-Durabolin. thing _tonight, but there's a good ence. "God willing I'll be able to live NBA "Mark is a man I think most possibility we could have something another 40 or 50 years, and I want to would like to forgive because his tomorrow." do it in a comfortable state. Right now Mavericks at Pistons reason wasn't nefarious - it was Milwaukee renewed Fielder's con­ I'm there." 7:00 p.m., ESPN for survival," the proposal says, tract last year for $670,000, and Mourning, who turns 39 next month, according to the Web site. "My Fielder was eligible for arbitration played at Georgetown and was the sec­ bringing the truth to surface about X-GAMES for the first time. He asked for $8 ond overall pick in the 1992 draft by Mark is out of love. I want Mark to million and the Brewers offered $6 the Charlotte Hornets. He also played live in truth to see the light, to come million when figures were for New Jersey but spent the majority Winter X-Games 13 to repentance so he can live in free­ exchanged Tuesday. of his career with the Heat, helping 9:30 p.m., ESPN dom - which is the only way to· He can become a free agent after them reach the playoffs six COI)Secutive live." the 2011 season. years. - page 14 The Observer + PAID ADVERTISEMENT Friday, January 23, 2009

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MEN'S SWIMMING Irish host tough competition

was the Big East conference of where they stand as a team By MIKE GOTIMER champion two years ago. heading into the Big East confer­ Sports Writer Michigan State is enjoying their ence championships. The Notre Dame men's swim­ bE!st year in quite a while and "We would like to see where we ming and diving team returns to Denver beat us in the Ohio State are in our primary events," Welsh action this weekend when it hosts Invitational in December. So the said. "This is a weekend we cer­ the Shamrock Invitational for the field is very strong and that is tainly want to measure improve­ fourth time at the-Rolfs Aquatic exactly what we want." ment." Center. The Irish are looking for strong Prior to the Saturday evening The meet will consist of three swims this weekend and hope to session, Notre Dame will honor sessions that span a two-day peri­ stop their current four meet los­ seniors Bill Bauman, Michael od and it will be run in a champi­ ing streak that dates back to a Bulfin, Jace Hopper, Danny onship style format. The Irish 172.5-86.5 loss to Ohio State on Lutkus, Daniel Rave, Mitchell hope the championship style will Nov. 21. That loss came before Sherman, Jeff Wood and manager prepare for the upcoming Big Notre Dame's fourth place finish Mike Mashura as they wrap up East conference championships. in the Ohio State Invitational, their home careers. "This is an important competi­ which was also the Irish's last The Shamrock Invitational will tion for us," Irish coach Tim championship style meet. begin with the first session at 6:00 Welsh said. "It is our last major Despite two dual meet losses p.m. on Friday, resume with the tune-up before the Big East con­ last weekend, the Irish still had second session on Saturday at ference championships." impressive individual accomplish­ 10:00 a.m. and conclude with the The Irish will welcome a strong ments, led by junior John Lytle. tQird session on Saturday evening field to Rolfs, as Denver, Michigan Lytle's four individual wins last at 5:00 p.m. All events will take State aiJd West Virginia will be weekend earned him Big East place at the Rolfs Aquatic Center. making the trip to Notre Dame. Athlete of the Week honors in "The field this year is excel­ swimming and diving. This week­ Contact Mike Gotimer at lent," Welsh said. "West Virginia end, the Irish look to get a sense [email protected]

SMC SWIMMING Belles travel to final avvay meet

By ERIC PRISTER freshman Audrey Dalrymple, Mary's finished fourth in that who set 'personal records in the meet, one place behind Spores Wrirer 100 and 200-yard breast­ Hillsdale . The Belles will look to carry stroke, the latter being a . After Saturday's meet, the over momentum from their school record as well. Belles have two home meets dominant performance over Dalrymple has been a valu­ against Kalamazoo and Olivet Albion College last weekend as able addition to the team this before competing in the MIAA they take on Hillsdale season, leading the team in Championships February 19-21 Saturday. victories along with freshman at Rolfs Aquatic Center. Saint Mary's won all but one Eva Cavadini and sophomore The Belles take the pool at 1 event against Albion, and were Maggie Williams. p.m. at the John "Jack" McAvoy led by season-best performanc­ Hillsdale comes into the_meet Natatorium in Hillsdale, Mich. es from senior Melissa Gerbeth with a 9-2 record in dual in the 1000 and 200 yard meets, and last faced the Belles . Contact Eric Prister at freestyle events, and from in the TYR Invitational. Saint [email protected]

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ND WoMEN's TRACK & FIELD MEN'S TRACK & FIELD Irish hope for success at home Three teains travel to

conditions of an actual meet. tum it has built up over the By ALEX BARKER "This meet will be an oppor­ last few weeks. invitational at Loftus, Sports Writer tunity for the whole team to "Our team goal is to win the come together to compete in a meet," he said. "Individually, The Irish will line up scored team meet, which is our athletes are looking to athletes have their eyes on quali­ By DOUGLAS FARMER against some of their toughest one of the few that we com­ improve on their performanc­ fying for the NCAA Indoor competition of the season this pete in annually," he said. "It es and hopefully establish Sports Wrirer Championships, and the three vis­ weekend when they host the should be a very competitive some Big East and NCAA With the Big East Indoor Track iting teams all present stiff chal­ Notre Dame Invitational meet in all events and I know qualification performances." & Field Championships less than lenges to the Fighting Irish. tonight at the Loftus Sports our athletes are looking for­ Looking ahead past Friday, a month away, tonight's Notre "Marquette usually has some Center. It will be the third of ward to it. " Millar sens a bright futurn for Dame Invitational will take on a individuals who are pretty talent­ five meets scheduled to be So far this season, the Irish the Irish as they move into little more- meaning, as the Irish ed," Piano said. "Michigan State is hosted by the have looked the tougher meets in their host Michigan State, Wisconsin, probably the most improved team Irish this sea- very strong. In schedule. and Marquette in the Loftus in the Big Ten, and Wisconsin is son. last week's "So far. the indoor season Cm1t11r in the first seomd meet fi>r very good annually. In 2007 they "The level of ''These schools have a Notre Dame has been succossful," ho said. tim teams this s11ason. did win the NCAA Indoor competition· number of Opener held at "We have had somo individual The Irish hosted two indoor Championships as a team." will be very Loftus. the NCAA qualifiers. a number of meets earlier this season, but this The opponents notwithstand­ good," associ­ outstanding Irish had 12 athletes performing at a high­ is the first meet in which team ing, multiple Notre Dame com­ ate head coach individuals." womPn qualify er level than this timo last seorns will bP knpt. petitors aim to qualify !'or the John Millar fur the Big yoar, and I belinvn we an~ on "Since it's a sc:ornd meet, som!' NCM Indoor Championships. said. "We are John Millar E a s t sdwduln to continue improv­ kids will be doing multiple Senior distanr.e· runner Dan running a Championship, ing as tho major meets of thn ~ events," Irish coach Jon Piann Clark will be attempting to do scored- meet Irish coach including sen- year approach." said. "Thnn•'s a premium on not such in tlw mile. According to with Wisconsin. ior poln­ Friday's Invitational will just running well, jumping well. Piano. in most years a time of Michigan State vaultnr Mary kil'.k-ofT with the long jump or throwing well. but also on 4:04 would qualify Clark for the and Marquette. These schools Saxer whose jump of 4.06- and wnight throw events at placing wPII." NCM<>, and a limn of 4:01 would have a number of outstanding meters also qualified her for 5:30 p.m .. followed by thn The list of athletes com pPling in assure him an entry. individuals and solid overall the NCAA. regional meP-t and start of t.lw running evnnts at. multiple 1wnnts is highlighted by "Dan has a legitimate shot on temns." sp,t a Loftus wcord. 6::~0 p.m. junior Eric Quick, who will bn Friday," Piane said. Millar believes this meet will At Friday's Invitational, long and triple jumping. . offer his team a great chance Millar hopes his team will be Contact Alex Barker at This meet will be a pressure­ Contact Douglas Farmer at to· gain experience under the able to maintain thP momen- abarker 1 @nd.edu cooker with compntition. Many dfarmer [email protected]

SMC BASKETBALL NBA First-place Belles Howard leads East All-Star teain and will be joined at guard by Howard still might be best­ Associated Press New Orleans' Chris Paul known for his exploits in last take on Thunder OHLANDO, Fla. - He was (2,134.798). At center, Yao year's All-Star dunk contest in the first to dress as Superman (2,532,958) ·will start for the New Orleans, with his cape to win a dunk contest. sixth time, along with forwards sailing on one jam and capping to play our best in order to win, He's now the first player to Tim Duncan of San Antonio his night by using teammate By KATE GRABAREK regardless of the team, we're get 3 million votes from fans. (2,578, 168} and Amare Jameer Nelson as a prop in Sports Writer put up against." Yes, the All-Star game is fast Stoudemire of Phoenix another slam. The Thunder were a tough becoming Dwight Howard's (1,460,429}. "That's his element there. For the second time in a little match for the Belles last time personal showcase. "When I first heard I was He's an entertainer. He loves over a month, the Saint Mary's out when they tied the game at The Orlando Magic center - leading in votes, I was it," Magic coach Stan Van basketball team will take on 41-41 less than three minutes who leads the NBA in shocked, to be honest with Gundy said. "I think sometimes MIAA rival Trine University, into the second half rebounds, blocked shots and you," Howard said. "I really people look at that kind of with tip-off set for Saturday at However, the Belles stepped double-doubles - got a record didn't expect anything consid­ thing, where Dwight's out 3 p.m. On Dec. 3, the Belles up to the challenge and opened 3,150,181 votes to lead this ering you have guys like Kobe, there having a good time, and took down Trine 80-72. up a 66-51 lead with 8:52 left season's All-Star team, LeBron and Dwyane." they doubt the seriousness of a "In this league you can't over­ to play. Trine never pulled released Thursday. Howard entered Thursday guy. That's not the case at all. look anyone," head coach Jen within six points of the Belles The Feb. 15 game in Phoenix averaging 20.2 points, 14.1 He's very serious about win­ Henley said. "Records and the rest of the game. will mark the third All-Star rebounds and 3.2 blocks for ning and very serious about standings never truly indicate The Belles most recent win trip for Howard, who'll be the Magic, who took the being a great player." the strength of a came over starting for the second time league's best overall record Van Gundy likened Howard's team." Kalamazoo, only and easily topped the previous (33-8) into a home game All-Star antics to what the NBA Trine is cur­ a week after record of 2,558,278 votes col­ against the reigning NBA has come to see from another rently fifth in the "/ think we see all of dropping their lected by Houston's Yao Ming champion Boston Celtics. giant jokester - Shaquille conference the conference teams only conference four years ago. But on the national stage, O'Neal. standings with a game so far this "Wow, what a blessing," said 4-4 record, as big rivals. '' season. Howard, the 6-foot-11 center while Saint Saint Mary's who dressed in full Superman Mary's is tied Jen Henley got off to a great regalia, cape and all, on the with Hope for start in the way to winning last year's Belles. coach the conference game against slam dunk competition. "That lead, with both Kalamazoo, is what I took it as, a blessing teams only hav- opening up a from God and then the fans. ing one loss. 15-2 margin less It's just a great honor and I One of the biggest wins for than four minutes into the was surprised, but like always the Belles this season came game. I thank the fans for everything over No. 1 Hope. Freshman Patsy Mahoney they have done for us." "Our team never gave up in was a force in the Kalamazoo The final results of fan bal­ the Hope game," Henley said. game, shooting a perfect 6-6 loting didn't exactly bring any "We were down 10 points with from the floor, including 2-2 major surprises. 6:15 left to go. We did a nice from behind the three-point Miami's Dwyane Wade job with the boards down the line. (2,741,413) and Detroit's Allen stretch and our bench gave us "I think our freshmen have Iverson (1,804,649) will be in nice offense down the stretch." adapted well to their first sea­ the East's baekcourt, alongside The Belles will need to con­ son of college basketball," reigning All-Star MVP LeBron tinue their well-balanced attack Henley said. "I believe they James of Cleveland (2,940,823) to earn another win over Trine understand what it takes to and Boston's Kevin Garnett this time. compete in this league as well (2,0(>6,833). who beat New Senior Erin Newsom has been as fmding the balance between Jersey's Yi Jianlian for the a key player for Saint Mary's academics and athletics." starting nod by 253,004 votes. this season, breaking the school The Belles will look to contin­ "The All-Star game is always record for most all-time ue their inter-conference domi­ so meaningful to me because rebounds earlier in the year. nance in this game against of the fans," said James, whose "I think we see all of the con­ Trine, and then they will travel 24.3-point scoring average is ference teams as big rivals," to Calvin on Jan. 28. Tip-off is the highest in All-Star game Newsom said. "Some schools set for 3 p.m. against Trine, history for players with four or are seen as tougher teams to and then 6 p.m. against Calvin. more appearances. beat like Hope and Calvin, but Kobe Bryant of the Los AP we try to go into every game Contact Kate Grabarek at Angeles Lakers (2,805,397) Orlando center Dwight Howard, the first player ever to receive 3 - with the attitude that we need kgrabaO 1 @saintmarys.edu was the West's top vote-getter, million All Star votes, dunks in a Jan. 4 game against Toronto. Friday, January 23, 2009 The Observer + SPORTS page 17

are a good defender who can play at the highest MLB Fencers level of professional fenc­ continued from page 20 ing. Second, it shows that ------=---=-----you can fight on the big Newcomers Meinhardt stage in front of all the Cubs find winning bidder and Courtney Hurley have cameras. This will bring already made a splash in calm to a young team that the world of fencing. can easily get nervous. Zell agreed to buy Tribune Clarion Capital and Leo Hurley won the Beijing will Associated Press Co. Bindery Jr. of InterMedia 2006 Cadet help in get­ CHICAGO - The billionaire Cubs chairman Crane Partners. W o r I d ting used to Ricketts family has been Kenney said last week that Tom Ricketts grew up Championship in "We never had pressure sit­ selected by Tribune Co. as the team hopes to have a watching the Cubs on WGN, Korea, while such a good result uations." the winning bidder for the new owner in place by open­ once lived in an apartment Meinhardt. along like this year. '' N o t r e hard-luck Chicago Cubs. ing day, April 6, but man.y above a bar across the street with Kelley Dame will The bid is worth about steps must happen before a from Wrigley Field, and met Hurley, repre­ begin its $900 million, said Dennis sale can be completed. his wife in the bleachers at a sented the U.S. Janusz Bednarski team season Culloton, a spokesman for "Obviously, these final Cubs game. His father, J. Joe in last summer's Irish coach Saturday at Tom Ricketts. The sale would negotiations are key, but my Ricketts, founded Ameritrade Olympics. the St. John's include Wrigley Field and a client is, as the statement and became a leading online Meinhardt was Duals in 25 perc.ent interest in a indicates, pretty optimistic," stockbroker, but Tom never the youngest Queens, N.Y., regional sports network. Culloton said. worked for that company. fencer to compete for the and Sunday's NYU "My family and I are Cubs Ricketts must reach an He was a market maker at U.S. in Beijing. Invitational in New York, fans," Tom Ricketts, the fam­ agreement with Tribune Co., the Chicago Board Options "Experience in the N.Y. ily's point person in the Cubs which filed for bankruptcy Exchange and finance execu­ Olympic games shows two purchase, said in a state­ protection last month. While tive before starting invest­ things," Bednarski said. Contact Michael Blasco at ment Thursday night. "We the Cubs and Wrigley Field ment bank Incapital LLC. "First, it shows that you [email protected] share the goal of Cubs fans were not included in the If the deal is approved, the everywhere to win a World bankruptcy filing, a sale Ricketts would acquire a Series and build the consis­ likely will have to be team that hasn't won the rank third nationally. tent champi- approved by World Series since 1908 and osu In addition to the top dou­ onship tradi­ the creditors' hasn't even made it to the bles teams, the Irish have tion that the "We share the goal of committee Fall Classic since 1945. continued from page 20 four players ranked in the fans deserve." Cubs fans everywhere to and possibly a While the Cubs won the NL ------=--==------top-65 in singles, and seven The family bankruptcy Central in each of the last end of the year." in the regional top-20. also said in win a World Series and judge. two seasons, they were Ohio State is ranked Frilling is ranked 39th in the statement build the consistent In addition, swept in the first round of fourth in the preseason Big the national preseason sin­ that its look­ championship tradition a sale must the playoffs both times. Ten rankings, and the gles rankings, and Tefft is ing forward to be approved Tribune Co. considered Buckeyes national ranking 45th. Rounding out the working with the fans deserve." by baseball selling the team and the is their highest since 2001. group for Notre Dame is the Tribune owners. famous ballpark separately Ohio State is led by junior junior Kali Krisik at 46th, and Major Tom Ricketts M a j o r but rejected a plan from the Kirsten Flower, a transfer and sophomore Kristen L e a g u e Potential Cubs owner L e a g u e Illinois Sports Facilities from Georgia Tech, who is Rafael at 62nd. Baseball to Baseball had Authority to purchase the ranked 14th in the Midwest Louderback praised the close the not been ivy-walled stadium. Kenney region in the preseason ITA team's off-season training transaction promptly. informed by Tribune Co. of said recently the two would rankings. and was impressed with Tribune Co. spokesman the winning bidder as of be sold together. "It's going to be a very ·their work ethic. Gary Weitman did not imme­ Thursday evening, a baseball Tribune Co., which owns good first match for us," "I think it has been the diately return a telephone official said, speaking on the Los Angeles Times, Louderback said. "It should toughest conditioning we've call from The Associated condition of anonymity Chicago Tribune, The be very competitive - ever had, and they've Press after the Ricketts fami­ because discussions between (Baltimore) Sun, The they're a team a lot like us, responded well," ly issued the statement. He the team and MLB are not Hartford Courant and other with a lot of depth and good Louderback said. "I think it declined comment earlier made public. dailies, as well as 23 televi­ doubles teams." has helped with our speed, Thursday. Under the structure that sion stations and the Cubs, Frilling and Tefft, who and we're covering the The selection of Tom had been discussed with sought bankruptcy protec­ went 10-1 as a doubles court a lot better as a Ricketts, a member of th~ baseball officials, Tribune tion last month. The media team in the fall season, result." founding family of TD Co. would keep a small per­ conglomerate was smothered begin the season ranked Northwestern led the pre­ Ameritrade Holding Corp., centage of the team for tax by a drop-off in advertising first nationally after season rankings, followed and chief executive of reasons, probably around 5 and a crushing $13 billion in advancing to the finals of by California and UCLA. InCapital LLC, was first percent, the baseball official debt from the company's the ITA National Indoor Baylor and Stanford also reported by the Chicago Sun­ said. takeover a year ago by Zell. Championships in October. were in the top-five. Times' Web site. Other finalists in the bid­ The company, which did While Tefft played the Notre Dame opens at Tribune Co. purchased the ding included Hersch Klaff, not include the Cubs or most matches and gained home February 6 against Cubs from Wm. Wrigley Jr. who owns a Chicago com­ Wrigley Field when it filed the highest ranking with Michigan. Co. for $20.5 million in June mercial real estate firm, and for bankruptcy, is selling off Frilling, the senior also 1981. It put the team on the a partnership between two assets as it desperately seeks played enough matches Contact Michael Bryan at market on opening day 2007, New Yorke~s involved in pri­ to raise cash to deal with the with junior Kali Krisik to [email protected] when real estate mogul Sam vate equity, Marc Utay of huge debt load.

NHL Penguins star Crosby to miss All-Star Game with injury

Conference roster. The game is He played in the Penguins' final standings. exact nature of mjuries. Associated Press Sunday at the Bell Centre. two games before the break, then Crosby's status for the Penguins' Crosby received a record 1.7 mil­ MONTREAL Pittsburgh Crosby, second in the NHL scoring was examined by doctors on Jan. 28 game against the Rangers in lion votes in fan balloting. A high Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will race with 60 points on 17 goals and Wednesday and Thursday. Pittsburgh won't be determined ankle sprain kept him out of last miss the All-Star game because of a 43 assists in 4 7 games, missed a With the Penguins out of playoff until the team resumes practice year's All-Star game. left knee injury. game Friday night because of the position in the Eastern Conference, Monday. St. Louis will be making his fifth Tampa Bay scoring leader Martin knee injury, and was struck twice on they don't want to take a chance the Crosby's injury is believed to be a straight All-Star game appearance. St. Louis replaced Crosby on the left arm by pucks during a 2-1 injury might worsen if Crosby plays bruised left knee, but NHL teams He has 17 goals and 29 a&<>i.<>ts this Thursday on the Eastern loss to Carolina on Tuesday night. in a game that doesn't count in the are not required to disclose the season.

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range. . . The fr~shman have received Nova more playing time off the bench continued from page 20 this season because the Irish lost both forward Devereaux think we can go into a game Peters and guard Brittany thinking about how to stop her." Mallory to anterior cruciate lig­ Kurz. former Irish forward ament (ACL) tears, and McGraw Rob Kurz' sister, averages 18 said she's happy with their play. points and 7.8 rebounds per They are making positive con­ game. tributions, she said, and also Kurz also made 3-of-7 3- receiving good experience for pointers she attempted against · the future. George Washington, which "Not only are they learning a poses a chal- lot, they're lenge to Notre getting better Dame's 3-point "We're doing some every game," defense. The she said. Irish defense different things, moving Freshmen sometimes lost some people around, Erica Solomon shooters on and trying some .and Natalie the perimeter Novosel both and allowed different looks, and I average more them open think it's going to be than seven shots against pretty points per St.· John's. game. McGraw didn't effective for us. " McGraw said mention she's also specifics, but Muffet McGraw pleased with she said the Irish coach the play of team has s·ophomorc worked on forward Becca keeping track of the shooters. Bruszewski, especially with her "We put a lot of emphasis on versatility. that," she said. "We're doing "I think that teams are wor­ some different things, moving ried about [guard Lindsay] some people around, and trying Schrader, [guard] Ashley some different looks, and I Barlow and [guard] Melissa think it's going to be pretty Lechlitner, and she's the one effective for us." that they forget about," Junior guards Tia Grant and McGraw said. "I've just been Maria Getty will test the Irish really happy with the way she's perimeter defense. Grant been able to just play her game. makes 41.5 percent of her She takes what comes her threes and Getty hits 33.8 per­ way." cent of hers. The team as a whole, however, is shooting Contact Bill Brink at only 29.5 percent from 3-point [email protected]

Bayliss said. "He really put a lo.t of pressure on Jensen UVA Turner. Not many guys .can continued from page 20 match his ability from the back of the court. On top of what might have been is that he passed well, leaving certainly not going to make Turner feeling like he had to Where the girls are. anything positive happen." hang back with Keeton. In The young Irish squad has the second set Sam loosened JUST ONE BLOCK EAST OF NOTRE DAME a tough schedule to open up up a bit and was able to turn the season. The Irish face up the heat for an easier top-20 teams in all but one of time." Wonder where ND girls are living next year? their first six matches. After meeting William and Brand new Irish Row Apartments and Irish Crossings Notre Dame Mary the travels first to Irish will Townhomes a1e leasing fast for both the 2009 2010 Virginia· to take on No. and ?.010-2011 school yf.'ars. take on "We lost to William and 5 Virginia on Interestingly, future residents are 80% girls and 20% William and Sunday. guys so far- that's four girls to every one guy. Mary - I a Mary a year ago. It Virginia team they clearly was not one of was ranked What brings the girls? have already our best matches." No. 1 for the seen this sea­ majority of Maybe it's the cool features that come with !iving son when the last year, at Irish Row or Irish Crossings, like: Irish traveled Bobby Bayliss and despite • Furnished residences to the William Irish coach losing two and Mary seniors to ·• lndudinq a 42" flat p<:mel HDTV Invitational in graduation, · in every living room November. Bayliss • Private, full bath in each bf'droom • Laundry room with washer & dryer in each unit "We lost to William and noted they boast another Up to 4 bedrooms per unit Fitness center and lounge, Including tanninq Mary a year ago," Bayliss strong team this season. said. "It clearly was not one Senior Dominic Inglot will • FREE Internet &200 + pj stations • Brand new construction of our best matches. We prove to be a force for the • Community social events played there in November at Cavaliers again this season. their tournament, so our Inglot was ranked as high as Close to groceries, restaurants, guys are familiar with their No. 3 in the nation last sea­ entertainment and carnpus courts. Brett (Helgeson) son. Come see what's bringing in all the girls. might have an edge at No. 1 "Sophomores Michael singles, but he lost last year Shabaz and Sanam Sing hit •:'.'·::·: But, better hurry before all the guys catch on. lrlsh so I think He will be pre­ as clean a ball as you will Row pared. We certainly can't see anywhere," Bayliss said. look past them because of "Throw in Houston Barrick last year's match." and you have a core nucleus * ~Irish Freshman Sam Keeton was that are hard to contend ROW able to pull out a key singles with."

win in the loss to Pepperdine The Irish will square off tit{bBf"-'.'i at No. 5 singles. The Kansas against William and Mary at ft{f!lthe corner of Burdette & Vaness Street<; right wrist, which proved to noon on Sunday. be a blessing in disguise. "Sam played up pretty Contact Kate Grabarek at close to the baseline," kgrabaO 1 @saintmarys.edu

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FENCING J[rish open up dual-match season with two in New York

championship. Notre Dame fencers finished in the top­ best starts in national tryouts Eileen Hassett are all coming 3y MICHAEL BLASCO finished second to Ohio State five of their category, three for [Notre Dame]." off All-American seasons, as ~;porrs Writer last year. taking home medalist honors. The Irish, who return 12 well. "We have a very strong Freshman Courtney Hurley All-Americans, feature prodi­ The men's team also After outstanding individual team," Bednarski said. took top honors in women's gious talent in both the returns six All-Americans. showings at the North "Maybe not the strongest in epee, while classmate Gerek women's and men's squad. Senior epeeist Karol Kostka, American Cup last week, the the nation, but we can fight Meinhardt earned first in All-Americans junior Kelley senior foil Mark Kubik, his Irish squad opens its dual­ anybody. They are position­ men's foil. Sophomore Avery Hurley, Courtney's older sis­ younger brother, sophomore match season with matches ing themselves well for the Zuck earned the final Notre ter, and. sophomore Sarah foils Steve Kubik, sophomore against St. John's and New national team, but we are Dame gold in men's sabre. Borrmann won NCAA foil Zach Schirtz, senior York University this weekend. ready to compete now with "We never had such a good Championships last year in sabre Bill Thanhouser, and The competitions mark the the best collegiate teams in result like this year," epee and sabre, respectively. sophomore sabre Barron beginning of a long campaign the nation." Bednarski said. "We won a Sophomore epeeist Ewa Nydam have all earned the that Irish coach Janusz In this season's fourth and lot of medals - that's a posi­ Nelip, senior foil Adrienne distinction. Bednarski hopes will end in final portion of the North tive of this competition. I Nott, sophomore foil Hayley the program's eighth national American Cup, five Irish believe that it was one of the Reese, and junior sabre see FENCERS/page 17

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worked on some dHferent Squad hopes to use things just trying to get ready extra rest to bounce for the second part of the Big East season." back against 'Nova The Fighting Irish are 15-2 and 4-1 in conference play, with their only loss coming on the By BILL BRINK road to Marquette on Jan. 13. Sports Editor Villanova is 10-8, 2-2 in confer­ ence play, but the Wildcats have Notre Dame's close shave lost to both ranked teams they against St. John's on Jan. 17 faced- No. 6 Baylor on Nov. 28 presented the team with plenty and No. 23 Rutgers on Jan. 14. of room for improvement: in the Villanova displayed two dif­ press, on defense, rebounding, ferent styles in its 67-60 loss to !;coring in the paint. But taking George Washington Wednesday. !;orne time to rest, coach Muffet The Wildcats scored only 13 McGraw said, benefited the points in the first half and team most. couldn't quite muster a come­ "We took a couple days off," back despite out-scoring GW McGraw said. "I think that 4 7-45 in the second half. Senior probably helped us more. than forward Laura Kurz led the anything." team with 29 points; in fact, The No. 13 Irish had a full she's led the team in scoring in week between the St. John's all but six games this season. :~arne and their next game, on How to stop her? .he road at Villanova tomorrow. "I don't think you do," \1.cGraw said after the St. McGraw said. "They take .John's game that she wanted to advantage of the mismatches . 1se the week to focus on funda­ She's able to drive the hall, nental, rather than game-spe­ shoot the ball, pass the ball, dfic, skills. she's just a great player. I don't IAN GAVLICKffhe Observer "We've worked a lot on Irish senior guard Lindsay Schrader goes up for a layup during Notre Dame's 70-67- win defense," she said. "We've see NOVNpage 18 over St. John's Saturday. Schrader finished with 13 points. -======!MEN'S TENNIS ND WOMEN'S TENNIS Squad travels south ND opens season vs. OSU for a pair of matches Defending Big East champs led by top duo of Tefft, Frilling

dling the loss to Pepperdine is looking to defend its Big 9. By KATE GRABAREK as well as can be expected," By MICHAEL BRYAN East title and return to the "I would say this is the Sports Writer Irish coach Bobby Bayliss Sports Writer NCAA Tournament. most talented team I've said. "We could not have The Irish will square off in coached here," Irish coach After dropping their spring played any l]arder and we The No. 17 Irish will begin Columbus following a strong Jay Louderback said. "We opener to Pepperdine last certainly left everything out their spring season this 2007-08 campaign that fea­ have a lot of firepower, some ::;riday, the No. 30 Irish will on the court. We are going weekend, opening at No. 32 tured a Big East great doubles teams, and now head to Virginia to take to play a ton of matches just Ohio State. Notre Dame, led Championship and ended in really want to set ourselves •m William and Mary and No. like this and dwelling on by the No. 1 ranked doubles the second round of the up to make a good run at the 5 Virginia. team of senior Kelcy Tefft NCAA Tournament. Notre "I think our guys are han- see UVA/page 18 and freshman Kristy Frilling, Dame's final record was 22- see OSU/page 17

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