/ ^ V THE bserver OThe Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Marys OLUME 43 : ISSUE 121 WEDN ESDAY, APRIL 8, 2009 NDSMCOBSERVER.COM 'We w ill make this a circus' SMC class Radical activist Randall Terry brings his controversial pro-life 'battle' tactics to Notre Dame campus quota per

created “the largest civil disobe­ By AARON STEINER dience movement in America.” hall ignites News Writer Now, he’s come to Notre Dame. The decision to invite President Randall Terry once arranged Barack Obama to give the 2009 to have a dead fetus sent to Bill Commencement address at controversy Clinton at the 1992 Democratic Notre Dame and receive an hon­ National Convention. orary Doctor of Laws degree has By ASHLEY CHARNLEY This long-time pro-life activist attracted the attention of pro-lif­ Saint Mary’s Editor is no stranger to controversy. His ers around the country and life — as an evangelical world. Calling the situation a Room selection quotas that Christian, later a converted “travesty,” pro-life leaders have were put in place more than Catholic, once a Republican denounced the University and its two years ago to help diversify political candidate and foremost president, Fr. John Jenkins. the residence halls at Saint a warrior in the fight against Terry said he first heard the Mary’s College have caused abortion — has been filled with news after a trip to Rome last some unrest between students similar appalling actions. month. and the Department of Terry likes to boast that he’s “When I was in Rome [...] I Residence Life and Community been arrested 40 times, spent a kept walking around, praying, Standards, especially in the ris­ year of his life in jail and had and saying to people that were IAN GAVLICK/The Observer ing junior class. cases before the U.S. Supreme Randall Terry attends the Right to Life prayer rally that took place Slandah Dieujuste, director Court. He even states that he has see TERRY/page 4 on Palm Sunday in front of the Main Building. of the Department, said these quotas were put in place to mix the class years and provide guidance to incoming classes. “There is tremendous benefit SMC increases admissions, creates Web site to [the quotas] as [they allow] our students to engage in College sees increase in Admissions site to help strong mentoring relation­ Saint Mary’s Admissions ships,” Dieujuste said. fincanical aid applications foster community before The quotas limit the number of students from each of the due to economic recession incoming class arrives classes who can live in each Applicants = 1 337 residence hall. For example, By ASHLEY CHARNLEY By MEGAN LONEY there can only be 95 juniors in Saint Mary’s Editor News Writer LeMans Hall. Once this quota is Accepted = 1 i 26 filled, the remaining juniors Saint Mary’s Office of Admissions Saint Mary’s College has joined the who need to select rooms must has noticed trend changes from pre­ Budget Target = 460 First Years growing number of colleges and uni­ choose one of the other dormi­ vious applicant pools because of the versities who have adapted to the age tories for their residence. current recession; however, the 1,126 of the Internet by launching a net­ Some upperclassmen, howev­ women accepted for the College’s " Diversity =T2,1% from 2008 working site for accepted students er, feel the quotas are unfair class of 2013 marks an increase of this year. because they force students to about 30 students from last year’s The designing and building of the live in halls that normally figure, Dan Meyer, vice president of “I’m Saint Mary’s” Web site began in wouldn’t be their first choice. enrollment, said. June of 2008, and the site went live Rising junior Erin Malone “This has been a more challenging ^Number out of all applicants not Dec. 15 at the same time as the first expressed her feeling on the recruitment campaign this year due out of accepted students round of acceptance letters were sent new room requirements.

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Off-campus transition Survey gauges student needs fair to take place tonight On-campus alcohol policy , 'Spirit of Inclusion' were top issues

a totally new idea. By MOLY MADDEN “The seminar about moving off By ANN-MARIE WOODS News Writer campus has been going on for a News Writer few years, but all it involved was For students who are interested a few speakers and attendance In the spring student survey conduct­ in moving off campus, student was low. We didn’t feel like it was ed by student government, Notre Dame government is hosting the Off- as successful as it could be,” Gari undergraduate students were given the Campus Transition Fair tonight said. “With the fair we geared it opportunity to evaluate the current sta­ from 8 to 9 p.m. in the LaFortune heavily to students and got them tus of critical campus issues, as well as Ballroom. excited about the event.” voice concerns and opinions about “The fair is really going to be a Gari said the fair is meant to what they want student government to one-stop shop for students think­ appeal to students from all years pursue in the 2009-2010 academic ing about living off-campus,” sen­ at the University. year. ate community relations chair “The freshmen who are think­ “The student survey is a great way Gus Gari said. “All the m ajor ing about moving in the future for student government to ensure we’re landlords from the area will be can talk to all the landlords and focusing our efforts in the right direc­ present.” just see what’s out there and tion,” former student body president Gari, who has been overseeing know their options,” Gari said. Bob Reish said. “It doesn’t completely the event along with the off-cam­ “We also have a lot of features for guide the actions of our office, but it pus council chair Billy Lyman, sophomores and juniors who are does make sure we are continually said while in the past there getting ready to sign leases.” aware of the opinions of the student had been a seminar that spoke about living off campus, the fair is see FAIR/page 9 see SURVEY/page 9 BLAIR CHEMIDLIN I Observer Graphic page 2 The Observer ♦ PAGE 2 Wednesday, April 8, 2009

I n s id e C o lu m n Question of the Day:W h a t u p c o m in g m o v ie a r e you m o s t ex c ited to s e e? Loyal Son awakens Resurrection will soon be a celebrated topic, so imagine if the statue with out­ stretched arms on God Quad could see and think. Unfrozen in time and displaced across Robin Sturgeon Stephanie House Waylon Chen Jenelle Huddleston Karla Garcia-Huerta the world, His perceptions might seem a lit­ tle skewed — or be uniquely undistorted. freshman freshman freshman sophomore sophomore Here’s what might Lewis Welsh Family Stanford Lewis RE. pass through His, Robert Singer um, stoned head: ‘“Harry Potter “‘Knowing. ’ I “‘Fast and “‘Where The ‘“Harry “The scene is strange, and the cli- and the Half- think it’s Furious. ’” Wild Things Potter!’” mate is fierce, as ' s s ls ta n ' Blood Prince!”’ already out but A re’ ... That’s cold as nails. 1 News Editor I haven’t seen where you’ll assume I am far from the West Bank, it. ” fin d me. ” given the many magnificent temples and the prosperous inhabitants who hail from ‘The North Face.’ By my best estimate, lam ina thriving Roman capital near the northern border. “The daily parchment tells tales of bitter­ Have an idea for Question of the Day? E-mail [email protected] ness between Caesar and the local popu­ lace. ‘Jenkins’ — as Caesar is popularly known here — is in a perpetual struggle to I n B r ie f satisfy the demands of various sects. He appears intent on maintaining stable rela­ tions with neighboring empires. Whether Campus Ministry, Caesar is banning unpopular artistic rituals, International Student Services ignoring the cries of a peculiar minority who and Walsh Hall will host Holy protest the visit of an esteemed emperor Week Christian Taize Prayer from a distant land or denying legal rights to today from 10 to 10:30 p.m. in an ostracized group of people, his objective the Walsh Hall Chapel. The is to stave off foreign criticism at any cost multilingual prayer service will “Maintaining order within his empire be both communal and con­ appears to be another of Caesar’s goals. templative, with song, reading Even though many citizens live in primitive, of scripture, intercession and cramped living quarters, Caesar lavishly silence. The prayer service is outfits his Praetorian Guard who wear open to the public. emblems of‘NDSP’ with self-propelled char­ iots, allowing these elite soldiers to make up CEO of DHR International, in mechanized mobility what they lack in David Hoffman, will be coming personal fitness. to campus to give a lecture at “I believe a society is judged on how it 7 p.m. in Room 102 of treats the least of its people. This city, how­ DeBartolo Hall today. DHR ever, seems to have a confusing policy International is an executive toward its most unfortunate inhabitants. search firm that specializes in Lepers appear to be quarantined in two sep­ searching for top executives arate prisons, one known as Bond Hall’ and for corporations. the other as ‘Fitzpatrick.’ Although they must serve a painful duration of servitude by A lecture entitled “Sex, drafting scrolls and making mind-numbing ZHIBIN DAI/The Observer Death, and a Question of measurements, they are eventually cured of Sarah Lyons, Anthony McHugh and Teresa McGeeney, members of Campus Labor Humor in Moche Art of their affliction and go on to hold respected Action Project, show support for workers and unions outside of building services Ancient Peru” will be held in positions in society. Tuesday. the Annenberg Auditorium in “In the temple — crowned with a summit the Snite Museum of Art from of gold and peak ed with a hallowed statue 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday. It is — a number of scribes busy themselves open to the public. with money changing activities. The site bears vague resemblance to Herod’s Temple O ffbeat Silent Hours of Prayer will in Jerusalem; high priests who dwell in a be held from noon to 3 p.m. in chamber called the ‘Office of Financial Aid’ Woman calls 911 over Restaurant workers said Saturday night where they the Basilica of the Sacred appear to extort profits from those who seek lack of shrimp in fried rice the woman had been found a 28-year-old man Heart Friday. The public is to enter the synagogues for moral instruc­ HALTOM CITY, Texas — denied a refund after leav­ arguing with his welcome. tion. A woman called 911 to ing with her order, then boyfriend. “Curiously, in chambers designated for the report she didn’t get as returning to complain. Officers told the man, There will be Stations of the rabbis to share their wisdom, a miniature much shrimp as she want­ Cook June Lee said there who appeared to be intoxi­ Cross in the Basilica of the replica of a torture device adorns the walls. I ed in her fried rice at a was nothing wrong with cated, that he should go Sacred Heart at 7:15 p.m. must attribute this custom to the populace’s Fort Worth-area restau­ the meal, and that “some home for the evening, but Friday. It is open to the public. fascination with violence. Indeed, it is the rant. Police on Tuesday customers are happy. he told them he wanted to only possible explanation for the over­ released the taped emer­ Some are not.” go to jail because he was Easter Sunday Mass will be whelming popularity of the two intersecting gency call, in which the an illegal immigrant and at noon on Sunday in the planks of wood designed to accommodate customer is heard telling Man hoping to be deported wanted to go back to Basilica of the Sacred Heart. an impaled human body. the dispatcher, “to get a streaks down street Mexico. He then said he The Notre Dame Folk Choir “Most important to the inhabitants is a police officer up here, PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — planned to punch an offi­ will provide the music. The spectacle of violence put on weekly for one what has to happen?” The Authorities said a man cer to get arrested but public is welcome. season of the year in the public forum. It customer also said: “He claiming to be an illegal decided not to after police must be the gladiatorial games I have heard didn’t even put extra immigrant ran naked told him it wouldn’t be in To submit information to be about from Rome. The most imposing shrimp in there.” down a Port St. Lucie his best interest to do that. included in this section of The inhabitants put on shiny pieces of armor The upset customer was street so that he would be Observer, e-mail detailed and crash into one another at high speeds.” gone when an officer sent back to Mexico. Police Information compiled information about an event to Unfortunately, statues are silent spectators arrived Monday afternoon. responded to a home from the Associated Press. obsnews@nd. edu in reality. But what better way is there to commemorate a resurrection than to cele­ brate some of the qualities — thought and observation — that made Him fully human? 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New York 51 / 37 Philadelphia 54 / 34 Phoenix 75 / 61 Seattle 53 / 43 St. Louis 64 / 38 Tampa 71 / 45 Washington 56 / 35 Wednesday, April 8, 2009 The Observer ♦ CAMPUS NEWS page 3 C o u n c il o f R epresentatives Farmer's market Members oppose holding forum comes to campus to discuss Obama controversy Among the vendors present was By LAURA McCRYSTAL Sweet Street, which offered stu­ requests from students as a rea­ Cynthia Weber disputed the idea News Writer dents free samples of cheese and By JOHN TIERNEY son for interest in a forum. of holding a forum in the fall caramel popcorn as well as home­ Assistant News Editor COR members were largely because it would not capitalize Seven vendors from the South made peanut and almond butter. opposed to holding a forum on on the current surge of student Bend Farmer’s Market came to Sparrow Farm sold handcrafted Newly instated student body the issue of Obama’s interest in the University’s campus for the first time Tuesday cards and bookmarks. Another president Grant Schmidt Commencement address. Catholic identity. afternoon to sell a variety of goods, booth, One of a Kind Jewelry, sold addressed the ongoing contro­ Among those in opposition was “There won’t be as wide a rep­ which included produce, baked handmade bracelets, necklaces, versy over the selection of class of 2009 president Joey resentation” in the fall, Weber goods and handmade jewelry. earrings and rings. President Obama as Brown. said. “We want students to under­ Roseberry said the vendors were Commencement speaker at his “Ifyou’re honest to [Reish and Weber suggested that holding stand the Farmer’s Market exists, happy to educate students about first Council of Representatives Schmidt’s statement], I don’t a forum now would help the and then we want students to sup­ the South Bend Farmer’s Market. (COR) meeting as president think you would host a forum,” firestorm surrounding port local businesses and be aware “I think they’re definitely excited Tuesday. Brown said. Commencement die down. of sustainable food,” student gov­ to see a younger crowd too,” Schmidt reiterated the state­ Director of external affairs Gus “I would argue that giving a ernment social concerns commit­ Maloney said. ment released by Gari expressed formal outlet [to the discussion] tee chair Rachel Roseberry said. Roseberry said she was excited former student concern that a would actually calm things down Roseberry organized the event with the number of students who body president 7 don’t see civil forum would in the long run,” Weber said. along with outgoing senators and visited the market in Lafortune Bob Reish, who dialogue where we’re remove the Gari said he could not see a social concerns committee mem­ Student Center Tuesday afternoon. asked that the getting something focus from the forum calming anything down, bers Julie Zorb and Kaitlyn “We’ve had a steady stream of focus “be redirect­ graduates. at least not if it were held before Maloney. people come through,” she said. ed back to the fruitful and “I would Commencement. The South Bend Farmer’s “We’ve had a great response so class of 2009.” productive out of hate for it to “I don’t see civil dialogue Market is open year round in far.” Reish’s state­ this. ” take away where we’re getting something downtown South Bend, and offers The social concerns committee ment was largely from gradua­ fruitful and productive out of goods from more than 50 vendors, also hopes to hold future events descriptive in tion,” Gari this,” Gari said. Maloney said. with the South Bend Farmer’s nature. Gus Gari said. Brown said he and the class of “It’s really well known in the Market. “Our statement Director of external He suggested 2009 council have largely stayed community,” Roseberry said. Roseberry said she plans to is that there’s a affairs possibly hold­ out of the controversy. Zorb said last fall they had the organize a larger market on cam­ general excite­ ing a forum “We’re really wary about idea to bring the market to cam­ pus next fall, when there will be ment on campus,” that is releasing statements,” Brown pus, and it finally became a reality more local produce available. Schmidt said. “There are also “divorced from the issue of said. this spring. “Eventually we’re hoping to many students that disagree on President Obama coming,” he However, Brown said that he “The three of us went to the have shuttles going from campus the decision based on some of said. “If we do have a forum, we and the other three class of 2009 market practically every Saturday to the Farmer’s Market,” Zorb the policies of President Obama need to be very careful about the officers sent a letter to University this semester, just talking to ven­ said. and how they disagree with the time.” President Fr. John Jenkins dors,” Maloney said. The three organizers said they Catholic Church.” Gari suggested holding the endorsing the decision. The let­ In choosing which vendors to hope that these efforts will encour­ Schmidt asked COR members forum in the fall, at which point ter of endorsement expresses “a invite to campus, Zorb said they age more students to visit the mar­ for their opinions on a proposed it would address more general personal belief,” Brown said. sought out a wide variety in order ket in downtown South Bend. student government-sponsored issues of Notre Dame’s Catholic to show students that the Farmer’s forum addressing the Obama identity. Contact John Tierney at Market offers much more than just Contact Laura McCrystal at selection. He cited numerous Student body vice president [email protected] vegetables. [email protected] New Ownership Ready for Fall 2009 Multi Million Dollar Renovation formerly Turtle Creek Apartments

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University Trustee Arthur liberty to discuss yet, ” he said. Terry Velasquez. One thing is certain, however. Marketing lecture pairs “We held up large signs [...] Terry will not shy away from continued from page 1 and we had a gentleman with an employing whatever tactics he Obama mask. We put red paint deems necessary to get his objec­ with me, ‘The pro-life movement on the cheeks of the Obama tives — a cancellation of the with environmental bus has been overrun, and we have mask and all over his hands and Obama visit and the removal of no fall back line,’” Terry said. then streaked the sign he was Jenkins — accomplished. ing about the different thing that By SARAH MERVOSH Using a military analogy to holding with finger blood, like a “We will make this a circus,” NOLS does to get the word out. describe his mission to end abor­ crime scene, and the sign he was he said. News Writer We’re an organization that does­ tion, he explained that the move­ holding said, ‘Thank you for con­ n’t advertise at all,” van Eyken ment needed a place where firming me,”’ Terry told The From salesman to activist Emanuel Rosen, the author of said. troops could regroup, where he Observer Tuesday on his way Terry said he hasn’t always “The Anatomy of Buzz Van Eyken said in his lectures, could bring new troops into bat­ back from Chicago. been involved in civil disobedi­ Revisited,” will give a lecture Rosen talks about how NOLS tle and “defend and launch Terry said that he arranged to ence, nor has he always had tonight about word of mouth uses the bus to help generate offensives into the enemy camp.” have a personal meeting with such a strong faith. marketing. Rosen is touring with word of mouth marketing. “And when we came back, and Velasquez. “My upbringing was nominal the National Outdoor Leadership Rosen teamed up with NOLS I followed the news of President “We asked him to use whatev­ Christian, practicing pagan,” he School (NOLS), who will be on because he thought it would be a Obama’s invitation, a light went er influence he could, to cancel said. But in 1976 he had “a very campus giving tours of an envi­ good idea to travel with an off in my head, that, that’s the Obama’s invitation and to have strong conversion experience” ronmentally friendly bus, Lauren organization that he talks about line,” Terry said. It was the Rev. Jenkins dismissed as the and became an evangelical Guzman, co-president of in his book, van Eyken said. “golden opportunity,” as he president,” Terry said. He also Christian. Marketing club, said. The bus, which will be located called it, for the pro-life move­ said he asked Velasquez to pray He attended Elim Bible The lecture, which is hosted by between DeBartolo and Mendoza ment. to Mary. Institute in Lima, N.Y., graduat­ the Marketing Club, will take from 12 to 6 p.m. today, runs on So Terry packed his bags and “He would take a very strong ing with his diploma in 1981 place in Room 122 in the recycled vegetable oil, Guzman moved himself and his family — message back to the Board,” “with academic honors as the Mendoza College of Business at 6 said. his wife and four children — to Terry said. A representative from president of the student body,” p.m. “All of the electronics on board South Bend just a week after the Velasquez’s office could not con­ he said. Guzman said Rosen’s message that aren’t directly connected to announcement was made. And firm the meeting late Tuesday. In the years following, he was is “pertinent, especially today” driving safety,” such as the lights he’s staying, he said, until the Terry said, and a representa­ a practicing Christian and because of the economy. in the cabin of the bus, the radio Commencement ceremonies on tive from the Chicago office of worked selling real estate and “Marketing and advertising is and the refrigerator on board, May 17. Notebaert confirmed, that cars, he said. one of the first things that’s cut are powered by solar panels on “We’ve already got over 20 Notebaert was not in that office Then, in 1983, he had an expe­ with a business,” Guzman said. the roof of the bus, van Eyken local volunteers, within the next Tuesday. rience that led him to a full time “It’s putting a lot of people out of said. 10 days we will have six full time Now, Terry is shifting his focus job as a pro-life activist. jobs.” There is also a climbing wall staff on the ground. Many local to protests on Thursday and “I had a vision in a prayer Rosen will speak about “practi­ attached to the side of the bus, alumni are bending over back­ Friday. Thursday, his supporters meeting. I saw a scroll, it was a cal ways to implement your own which students are “welcome to ward to help us because of their will gather at the corner of very unusual experience,” he word of mouth marketing strate­ come play around on,” van outrage at this,” Terry said. Angela and Notre Dame Aves. at said. “We were praying, about gies,” Guzman said. “To make Eyken said. He and his supporters have the University’s gates to protest. ending abortion, and I saw a you more marketable, more valu­ She said NOLS offers college wasted little time in organizing Terry said he has coordinated scroll rolling down with instruc­ able ... because it doesn’t cost the credit, which Notre Dame has their response. Saturday, Terry protests around the country — tions on what I was to do, to fight company anything.” accepted in the past. held a press conference at the including ones in Texas, against child killing. “The Anatomy of Buzz “We’re looking for curious peo­ University’s southern gates, and California and Washington D C. “It had to do with protests, and Revised” examines case studies ple, for people who are interest­ Tuesday he and some 20 volun­ — on Friday. sit-ins, it was a very new for me, of companies and organizations ing in developing leadership in a teers protested at the Chicago Terry said this is only the 1 had no background in that type that do a good job of word of different way than you have the offices of two University Board of beginning of protests from now of activity, and I didn’t share the mouth marketing. Rosen discuss­ opportunity to do so on a college Trustees members. until Commencement exercises vision with anybody, I just didn’t es NOLS in the book, Christi van campus,” van Eyken said. The protesters visited the in a few weeks. say anything, I was so shocked,” Eyken, NOLS Public Relations offices of Chau- of the Board of “There’s a whole plethora of and Marketing intern, said. Contact Sarah Mervosh at Trustees Richard Notebaert and things, some of which I’m not at see TERRY/page 8 “Emanuel wrote this book talk­ [email protected]

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Somalian pirates back in action NAIROBI, Kenya — For the first three months of 2009, Somalia’s notorious pirates Obama pays Iraq unexpected visit faded from the headlines as a massive inter­ national naval force moved in, and many President addresses troops and Iraqi officials about end of U.S. combat role in conflict observers thought the pirates were running scared. Using a new strategy, they are operating Associated Press further away from warships patrolling the BAGHDAD — Flying Gulf of Aden. unannounced into a still- That has allowed the sea bandits to come dangerous war zone, back in force — seizing five vessels over a President Barack Obama 72-hour period. told U.S. troops and Iraqi officials alike Tuesday it is Castro meets with U.S. lawmakers tim e to phase out HAVANA — Signaling its willingness to dis­ America’s combat role in a cuss improved relations with the Obama conflict he opposed as a candidate and has vowed administration, Cuba on Tuesday granted to end as com m ander in three visiting members of the Congressional chief. Black Caucus the first meeting with Fidel Iraqis “need to take Castro by American officials since he fell ill responsibility for their own in 2006. country,” Obama told hun­ The surprise meeting came a day after the dreds of cheering soldiers full delegation of six representatives spent gathered in an ornate, more than four hours talking privately with marble palace near Cuban President Raul Castro, his first Saddam Hussein’s former encounter with U.S. officials since formally seat of power. replacing his brother as head of state nearly “You have given Iraq the opportunity to stand on its 14 months ago. own as a democratic coun­ President Barack Obama has ordered an try. That is an extraordi­ assessment of U.S. policy toward the commu­ nary achievement,” he told nist nation and some members of Congress the troops, saluting their are pushing to lift a ban on Americans visit­ efforts during six years of ing the island. American fighting and loss­ es. Just hours before he arrived, a deadly car bomb N ational N ew s exploded in Baghdad, underscoring the continu­ ing peril despite a recent 911 operator fails to inform police decline in violence. But the AP PITTSBURGH — Three police officers mood was festive as Obama President Obama greets welcoming military personnel at Camp Victory in Baghdad, killed while answering a call about a woman spoke to some 600 troops, Iraq Tuesday. He also met with Iraqi leaders during his short, four hour visit. fighting with her son didn’t know the man quickly gathered for his had weapons, but a 911 operator did. She visit. Maliki, Obama said he had itinerary that also included U.S. troops from Iraq on a just didn’t tell anyone. Obama met with top U.S. “strongly encouraged” Britain, France, Germany 19-month timetable, The operator, who was hired in November, commanders as well as Iraqis to take political steps and the Czech Republic. although a force as large senior Iraqi leaders on a that would unite political Aides said Obama chose as 50,000 could remain at should have asked for more information and visit of a little more than factions, including integrat­ to visit Iraq rather than the end of that period to didn’t relay even the basic information she four hours that was con­ ing minority Sunnis into Afghanistan, w here U.S. provide counterterrorism had to police dispatchers, the official in fined to Camp Victory, the the government and securi­ troops are also in combat, duties. charge of county dispatchers said Tuesday. largest U.S. military base ty forces. in part because it was close He said that for the next She is now on paid administrative leave and in a w ar that began in Al-Maliki told reporters, to Turkey and in part year and a half, the is receiving counseling because supervisors 2003 and has cost the lives “We assured the president because of upcoming Iraqi United States will be a are concerned about her well-being. of 4,265 members of the that all the progress that elections. “stalwart partner” to the The three officers killed Saturday morning U.S. military. Many thou­ has been made in the secu­ In his remarks to the Iraqis. And yet, he said, will lie in state at the City-County Building on sands more Iraqis have rity area will continue.” troops, Obama made no “they have got to make Wednesday, and all three will be honored at perished. American commanders mention of the Afghanistan political accommodations. A helicopter flight to the told the president the conflict — where he has They’re going to have to a memorial service Thursday. heavily fortified Green country is experiencing a decided to commit 21,000 decide that they want to Zone a few miles distant relatively low level of vio­ additional troops — and it resolve their differences Flight student steals plane was scrapped, but White lence, although the car was not known whether it through constitutional ST. LOUIS — Federal prosecutors have House aides attributed the bomb explosion in a Shiite came up in his meeting means and legal means. charged a Canadian flight student with pilot­ change in travel plans to neighborhood of Baghdad with Gen. Ray Odierno, the They are going to have to ing a stolen plane into the U.S. in what they poor weather rather than was evidence of a recent top U.S. commander, and focus on providing govern­ say was a suicide attempt. security concerns. resurgence. Obama flew other officers. ment services that encour­ Thirty-one-year-old Adam Dylan Leon was After a session with from Turkey, the next-to- Obama announced plans age confidence among charged Tuesday with transportation of Prime Minister Nouri al- last stop on an eight-day in February to withdraw their citizens. stolen property and illegal entry. According to the federal complaint, Leon said he flew the plane into the U.S. expecting to be shot down by military aircraft. The complaint says Leon told authorities he Vermont legislature legalizes gay marriage recently was being treated by a psychiatrist. and Iowa — each moved to do so McLain, an expert on family law and Associated Press through the courts, not legislatures. policy. “For a popularly-elected legislature She added that using the civil rights Lo cal N ew s MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont, the to make this decision is a much more language of equality — the measure state that invented civil unions, on democratic process” because law­ in Vermont was dubbed the mar­ Tuesday became a pioneer once makers have to answer to the voters riage equality bill — could help make Bill passes for abortion doctors again as the first state to legalize gay every other November, said Eric gay marriage more acceptable else­ INDIANAPOLIS — A House committee marriage through a legislature’s vote. Davis, a retired Middlebury College where. approved a bill Tuesday to require any doc­ The House barely achieved the political science professor. Opponents said they, too, believe tor who performs an abortion in Indiana to votes necessary to override Gov. Jim While legislatures debate some of activists will be emboldened in other have admitting privileges at a hospital either Douglas’ veto of a bill that will allow the same principles, the process may states. The action comes just days in the county where the abortion is to be per­ gays and lesbians to marry beginning become much m ore personal. In after the Iowa Supreme court ruled formed or in a neighboring county. Sept. 1. Four states now have same- Vermont, some of the most gripping that not permitting gay marriage The House Public Policy Committee passed sex marriage laws and other states debate came when gay and lesbian there was unconstitutional. soon could follow suit. lawmakers took to the House floor The Defense of Marriage Act, the bill 8-4 and sent it to the full, Democrat- Bills to allow same-sex marriage last Thursday and told their own per­ signed into law by President Bill led House. The bill already has cleared the are currently before lawmakers in sonal love stories. Clinton in 1996, defines marriage as Republican-ruled Senate. New Hampshire, Maine, New York Getting gay marriage approved in a a legal union between a man and a Supporters say the proposal would provide and New Jersey. The three other political, rather than purely legal, woman, and provides that states better care to patients who might experience states that currently allow same-sex forum is a big step, said Boston need not recognize the marriage of a problems after abortions. marriage — Connecticut, Massachusetts University law professor Linda same sex couple from another state. page 6 The Observer ♦ CAM PUS NEWS Wednesday, April 8, 2009

said. “They forget to take into gives students the opportunity opinions of the students and account that they are in those to be fully engaged in academ­ are looking into the issue of Admission Halls buildings because of the quota ic and student life,” Dieujuste quotas, Dieujuste said. She continued from page 1 continued from page 1 system.” said. “Research has shown said she recognizes how Some rising juniors are frus­ that students who live on cam­ stressful the room selection trated with the quotas because pus are much more likely to process can be for underclass­ to economic factors. Let’s face “I understand that Residence of the new requirement that form strong lies with their col­ men. it, home values are down, peo­ Life believes it is only fair for students must live on campus lege and each other.” “While we try to take the ple are losing their jobs or con­ all graduating classes to live in for six semesters before being Emily Gregerson, a rising needs of individual students cerned about lost wages, and the same dorm, but I in no allowed to move off campus junior, said she would have into account, we have the hard savings are nearly 40 percent way agree with them,” Malone without a special circumstance seriously considered off-cam­ task of balancing the needs of less than this time last year,” said. “At many other colleges, reviewed by Residence Life. pus housing because of the over 1200 residents. We have Meyer said. there are specific dorms for They believe that the quotas convenience it would offer her. gotten some wonderful feed­ There are three areas where freshmen where they can be should be changed to accom­ “As a nursing major, I will be back about room selection and the economy has affected the surrounded by many people modate the larger numbers of spending much of my time we’ll continue to work to admissions process this year, who are in similar situations juniors who will be remaining next year at the hospitals and improve the process for our he said. as they are.” on campus in the next school would have seriously consid­ students,” Dieujuste said. Application numbers are Dieujuste said she believes year. ered living off campus had it close to last year’s totals, how­ students only find problems “Since [living off campus] been an option,” Gregerson ever there has been a greater with quotas when they are was taken away from us, we said. Contact Ashley Charnley at number of students applying directly affected by them. She should be compensated in Residence Life respects the [email protected] for financial aid. the applicants said students don’t realize other ways. One of those applying for aid have a greater they are able to live in LeMans ways might be to eradicate amount of need than before and Holy Cross, the “favored” quotas for juniors by giving and students are taking longer halls, as underclassmen them an unlimited amount of to make their final decision. because the quotas leave spaces in any dorm,” Malone Quality Off-Campus Housing “We have had more students space in the residences for said. Multi-bedroom houses with appliances, security, maintenance and much more! apply, visit campus, participate them to live there. Many juniors have request­ in Meet Me at the Avenue and “We sometimes hear from ed to live off campus. even apply for financial aid but, upperclasswomen who have However, the College believes many families this year are lived in LeMans or Holy Cross there are many benefits to fully evaluating all of their during the first or second year remaining on campus. (574)234-2436 financial options before making should there not be any avail­ “The residency require­ K bani& i Ptoyi& dL& i a final decision,” Meyer said. able spaces in those halls for ment was instituted by the The economy has made fami­ the incoming first years President’s Cabinet a couple lies be much more conscious of because they would like to of years ago because we the college their daughters will stay in those buildings,” she believe that living on campus www.kramerhouses.com be attending. “This has caused us to spend more time on the phone work­ ing with families concerning financial issues,” Meyer said. Meyer said although numbers are not final, they still are hop­ ing to make their budget target Attention Seniors! of 460 first year students in the 2009-10 school year. What admissions is looking Notre Dame's Office of Undergraduate Admissions anticipates hiring for in students has not changed. Meyer did say the Admissions Counselors this spring! selection process focuses on academics, but also takes many other factors into account. “Clearly we have an academ­ ic focus in mind but we also As part of the Undergraduate Admissions staff, the Admissions Counselor is expected to seek to find that applicant who will use her God-given talents make an important contribution to the recruitment and selection of the first-year class by to make positive contributions that will enrich Saint Mary’s managing relations with prospective applicants, their parents, high school personnel and community of scholars,” Meyer said. alumni in an assigned geographic territory. These desired applicants include students who are inter­ ested in extracurricular activi­ Responsibilities include extensive planning, travel and communication within the geographic ties such as athletics, campus ministry, fine arts and commu­ territory, assessment and evaluation of applications and conducting group/individual nity service, he said. “We want well-rounded stu­ information sessions. Additional responsibilities will be assigned by the Assistant Provost for dents who also happen to be Enrollment and the Director of Admissions Operations. great students academically,” Meyer said. In spite of economic factors, on the surface, the incoming Among our candidates, we may seek individuals who will assist with our diversity class will not be different from past classes in terms of their recruitment efforts. GPAs and SAT or ACT scores, he said. The largest distinction Minimum Requirements: Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and strong between the class of 2013 and classes that have preceded can familiarity with all aspects of academic and student life at Notre Dame. Essential qualities be seen in the College’s adjust­ ments to the financial aid policy include strong communication and organizational skills, enthusiasm, diplomacy and the in order “to reflect the higher need levels we have encoun­ willingness to work long hours, including many evenings and Saturday mornings. tered with this group of stu­ dents,” Meyer said. The applicant group this year Please Note: Interviews will be scheduled after April 10. has shown increased numbers in diversity as opposed to previ­ ous years. Of the current total of 1,337 Preferred start date is July J, 2009. applicants, 15.6 percent are from diverse backgrounds, comapared to 13.5 percent Application Process: To apply, please visit http://ND.iobs and apply to job #09123. from last year and 12.5 percent from two years ago, Meyer said. Although figures aren’t final The University of Notre Dame is committed to diversity in its staff, faculty, and student there is a good chance the Saint Mary’s class of 2013 will show body. As such, we strongly encourage applications from members of minority groups, an increase in diverse students women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others who will enhance our community from the class of 2012. “So, with continued success W/EOE. over the next five weeks, the class of 2013 will be one of the most diverse in College histo­ ry,” Meyer said.

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Stocks Storage unit auctions on the rise

Jones 7,789.56 -.86.29 Bidders snap up possessions left behind when owners stop rent payments Up: Same: Down: Composite Volume: 1,142 109 2,569 1,992,268,171 Associated Press AMEX 1,377.73 -9 .RO CHICAGO — I he au c­ tioneer slides the steel NASDAQ 1,561.61 45.10 door up, and a small crowd NYSE 5,120.67 128.81 at the storage facility steps S&P 500 815.55 19.93 forward for a peek. They are here to bid on NIKKEI (Tokyo) 8,857.93 0.00 possessions left behind FTSE 100 (London) 3,930.52 -63 02 when the people who rent­ ed the storage unit on Chicago’s West Side COMPANY %CHANGE $GAIN PRICE stopped paying for it. CITIGROUP INC (C) + 1.47 + 0 .0 4 2.76 The bidders are barred BK OF AMERICA (BAC) -1.60 -0.12 7.36 from entering the garage or touching its contents, so S&P DEP RECEIPTS (SPY) -2.33 -1.95 81.65 they stand on their toes to FINANCIAL BULL 3X (FAS) -8 .9 4 -0.60 6.11 see as much as possible. Some shine flashlights inside, hoping to catch 10-YEAR NOTE -1.02 -0.03 2.9 0 9 sight of a plasm a TV or 13-WEEK BILL + 2 .7 0 + 0.005 0.190 maybe a leather recliner. 30-YEAR BOND -0.77 -0.029 3.729 The scene is evidence of an unusual opportunity: 5-YEAR NOTE -2.00 -0.038 1.861 Business is booming in the sale of belongings that LIGHT CRUDE ($/bbl.) -1.90 49.15 owners can no longer afford to keep at the GOLD ($/Tm y oz.) + 10.50 8 8 3 .3 0 nation’s storage units. For PORK BELLIES (cents/lb.) -0.13 89 .68 buyers, it’s a grab bag that can yield either junk or the luxuries of a life left YEN 100.5300 behind. EURO 1.3251 The troubled economy is reflected in the items being CANADIAN DOLLAR 1.2380 sold — trendy clothes, BRITISH POUND 1.4722 high-end appliances and other indicators that the owners were, until recent­ ly, well off. Auctioneer Brook Snyder auctions off unclaimed property from storage units as I n B r ief “What we are selling more and more people fail to keep up with their monthly payments. now is indicative of higher- income people than what Michigan-based business bidders that show up that for a unit in which bidders Goldman Ceo: Pay needs overhaul we were selling in the has seen its number of heard from a cousin, saw could see a washing WASHINGTON — Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd past,” said Rich Schur of auctions rise about 10 per­ on the Internet that you’re machine, dryer and lawn Blankfein says Wall Street compensation Schur Success Auction cent in the last year. These going to make a million mower. needs to be overhauled and hedge funds sub­ Services in Colorado days, he’s selling off the dollars at auctions,” Schur Once in a while, someone jected to government oversight to reduce the Springs, Colo. “Clearly belongings of customers said. gets especially lucky. kind of excessive risk taking that stoked the these are people who fell who have rented storage In truth, the dusty boxes “There was one where global financial crisis. on hard times.” space for years and until often turn up little of value: they bought the unit and Lloyd Blankfein, who received compensation There’s no specific tally recently paid their bills. old clothes, worn-out fur­ moved the boxes and found valued at nearly $43 million last year, said of storage unit auctions, Neither auctioneers nor niture, worthless docu­ a Harley,” Schur said. but auctioneers say they bidders are allowed to ments. Auctioneers contin­ “For $400 or $500, they Tuesday that lessons from the crisis include are busier than ever. inspect the items until ually warn buyers to bid got a unit with a $10,000 the need to “apply basic standards to how we Schur’s company has seen after the sale, meaning only on what they can see. motorcycle in it.” compensate people in our industry.” the number of units it auc­ they are often bidding Brook Snyder, the auc­ Most bidders avoid look­ The chief executive of the Wall Street pow­ tions jump from 950 in blindly. tioneer at the West Side ing at their purchases erhouse suggested a handful of guidelines, 2007 to 1,250 in 2008. In The reason is simple: storage unit, said his auc­ until they are alone. including having an individual’s performance January alone, the compa­ Right up until the auction­ tions are typically over in a Instead, they slap their evaluated over time to avoid excessive risk ny auctioned 250 units. eer says “Sold,” the items matter of moments, with own lock on the unit and taking and only paying junior employees most­ “We are hearing from are legally the property of crowds ranging from 20 or return later, sometimes ly in cash. The percentage of pay awarded as auctioneers across the those renting the space. 30 people to as many as covering items so nobody company stock should increase significantly country that they are see­ And with tougher times, 80. sees what they are carting it’s easier to sell the notion On one day, a bidder paid off. along with an employee’s total compensation, ing an increase,” said Chris Longley, spokesman for the that these units could con­ $10 for a unit containing a Many buyers are con­ he added. National Auctioneers tain what amounts to small, old television, a cerned about being seen Public anger over the financial distress and Association. buried treasure. lamp and a few boxes. with something the previ­ taxpayer bailout of the banking industry Wayne Blair said his “There’s a flock of new Another buyer paid $225 ous owner still might want. spilled over to Blankfein’s appearance as pro­ testers confronted him at a gathering of the Council of Institutional Investors. The organi­ zation represents public, corporate and union pension funds. Defense budget plan meets resistance

Ellis Park shortens 2009 meet Associated Press al foes. Analysts say his challenge is saying the Pentagon’s move to add LEXINGTON, Ky. — Ellis Park owner Ron to build support in Congress on those four more of the radar-evading WASHINGTON— Defense Secretary larger issues instead of the parochial supersonic planes before killing the Geary is hoping a little racing is better than Robert Gates’ proposed budget, interests of individual lawmakers. F-22 program gives Congress extra none. which axes some multibillion-dollar Defense consultant Jim McAleese time to find more cash for it. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission weapons projects, is encountering said Gates will face stiff resistance on Recommendations Gates made approved Geary’s plan to slash in half the strong resistance from lawmakers his plan to end production of Monday to cut weapons projects like number of 2009 racing dates at the western whose districts stand to lose thou­ Lockheed Martin Corp.’s F-22 fighter Lockheed’s F-22 jet and Boeing Co.’s Kentucky track, a move Geary said was neces­ sands of jobs during a recession. jets over lawmakers’ fears that union military transport C-17 plane may sary to keep the venerable track alive for at Members of Congress and military jobs with salaries between $60,000 mean a substantial loss of U.S. jobs least one more summer. analysts said Tuesday that the poten­ and $80,000 will be lost. at a time when the unemployment Geary hopes by dropping the number of rac­ tial loss of jobs is by far the biggest “That will be the job fight,” said rate stands at 8.5 percent, highest in ing dates from 48 to 23, he’ll help Ellis Park hurdle the administration’s plan McAleese, who anticipates that a quarter-century. must overcome as it looks to build remain financially competitive with tracks in Congress will add 16 more of the Recognizing the sensitivity of more support on Capitol Hill, and they planes to the approved total of 187 layoffs during an economic down­ neighboring states that use revenue from expect some concessions. into the war budget expected turn, Gates said he hoped lawmakers alternative gaming like slot machines to pump Part of Gates’ proposed $534 bil­ Thursday. Otherwise, the majority of would resist temptations to save out­ up purse prices. lion defense budget represents a shift Gates’ recommendations should dated systems simply to keep jobs in The track would race four days a week from away from outdated weapon systems pass, he added. their home districts. But some mem­ July 11 to July 26, then two days a week from conceived in the Cold War to futuris­ Aerospace analyst Richard bers of Congress said they will work July 27 to Sept. 6. tic programs aimed at unconvention­ Aboulafia of the Teal Group agreed. to overturn Gates’ proposals. page 8 The Observer ♦ CAMPUS NEWS Wednesday, April 8, 2009

after it became the first in the and diluted in their response,” nation to adopt civil unions laws. Terry said. Terry Terry said his experience in Terry said that Sunday’s continued from page 4 2000 in Vermont provides a good prayer rally “was a very nice corollary to his plans for the first step, but fell short of the Terry said. Notre Dame situation. level of outrage that should be But after several months of “In 2000, there were groups all displayed.” prayer and study of scriptures, over the country that were out­ Leaders of Notre Dame Terry said his mission to fight raged at what was happening in Response have said they wish to abortion became clear. He found­ Vermont,” Terry said. respect the academic setting of ed Operation Rescue, a pro-life “They raised money on it, they the University. Terry said they organization, in 1984. sent press releases, they sent aren’t being strong enough. I “And so I started standing in fundraising letters, but none of “The timidity of the response front of abortion mills by myself, them sent staff or people on the does not reflect the gravity of the I began to recruit people, I began ground in crisis,” he said. “When to organize big events, and it Vermont, none,” See Also someone is in the open grew and grew and grew,” Terry he said. defiance of the laws of said. He wasn’t one to For more pictures, go to God, you openly He soon became notorious for let the battle be www.ndsmcobserver.com reprove them.” his large-scale events and fought from afar. The “treachery” and extreme tactics. According to “I moved there, “betrayal” associated some reports, his protests in just like I moved here,” he said. with the Notre Dame situation IAN GAVLICK/The Observer front of abortion clinics included He set up operations and found brings together much that Terry Randall Terry holds a protest banner at the prayer rally held Sunday, him and hundreds of supporters volunteers, and claims that he says he has fought against in the which protested the choice of Obama as Commencement speaker. screaming at pregnant women, helped change the bill “so it was past. tossing their bodies against car not as bad as it would have “We’ve been fighting against of activity. Not whining, not way: doors to prevent them from get­ been.” treacherous elements of the cyberspace, not sending e-mails, “You have the most well- ting out, waving crucifixes and “The reason I did it was Catholic Church for years, and but genuine culture war activity.” known Catholic university in the screaming “Mommy, Mommy” at because I knew that what hap­ this crystallizes the treachery, Elections and Supreme Court Western hemisphere inviting the the women. When Terry sent pened in Vermont would affect the betrayal, the cowardice in a decisions aside, Terry said this most powerful political propo­ command, hundreds fell limp the nation, affect me. And it’s the way that I haven’t seen in years,” situation “has the potential to nent of child killing in the and blockaded entrances to the same thing with South Bend. he said. rival” the impact of many of his Western hemisphere. clinics. What happens here will affect That, plus the opportunity to past demonstrations and activi­ “That’s all you need.” Terry said that Martin Luther the entire nation, will affect the further the pro-life cause, Terry ties. King and the civil rights move­ world,” he said. said, has created “a golden ferry described how oppor­ ment has had a strong influence opportunity for the pro-life tune the Notre Dame and Obama Contact Aaron Steiner at on his work. Bringing the ‘battle’ to ND movement to have a focal point situation is for his cause in this [email protected] “When I started my pro-life Terry has made clear his plans work, I realized that the pro-life to use the Notre Dame situation movement did not have the for the benefit of the pro-life impact that it needed if it was movement. going to end child killing,” he “[There] will be two great ben­ said. So he turned to a successful efits, no matter what happens,” NANOV1C movement in America’s past for Terry said. N S T 1 T U T E inspiration. “Number one is, there will be FOR EUROPEAN STUDIES “I watched a TV series called very few if any Catholic universi­ ‘Eyes on the Prize,’ about Martin ties that commit this type of Luther King and the civil rights treachery in the near future,” he movement. I read the letter from said. “Number two is that we will THE 2008-2009 NANO VIC INSTITUTE the Birmingham jail, I...] 1 read so politically tar President Coretta Scott King’s biography,” Obama with the blood of the D istinguished European lecture he said. “I realized that if we babies that he has condemned to were going to end child killing, die, that in 2012 he will not be we had to take our instructions able to seduce the Catholic and from playbooks in the past that the evangelical vote like he was had been victorious.” able to in 2008.” Since 1984, Terry has been Terry was critical of the involved in numerous lawsuits, actions of Notre Dame students Supreme Court cases, the Terri condemning the administration’s Schiavo case — serving as a decision, naming the Notre spokesman for the Schindler Dame Response coalition in par­ family — and the battle over gay ticular. marriage legislation in Vermont The Notre Dame Response in 2000. 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Discussions include a wide “The I’m Saint Mary’s’ site is the fair,” Gari said. Web site variety of topics, she said. exclusively for accepted stu­ Fair Gari said they received a lot “They have started discus­ dents. Once they have arrived of help from Sarah Rodts and continued from page 1 sions on anything from who is on campus in the fall and get continued from page 1 the student outreach commit­ definitely coming to Saint settled in to daily college life, tee.” to early decision applicants. M ary’s next year, to who is they will no longer have access Gari says the Ballroom will As a whole, Gari says he The idea for the Web site was looking for a roommate, what to the site. Each year the site have booths with the land­ hopes the fair is helpful and suggested in a discussion sports they are interested in at will be limited to the next lords and representatives informative for students who regarding ways to increase the the collegiate level and even accepted class,” Brown said. from every major housing have been considering mov­ number of students who enroll how to make the adjustment In order to limit the access to complex in the area, presen­ ing off campus and that this for the fall, or yield of the from the California climate to the Web site, the admissions tations in the alcoves and fair helps them make the accepted student population, the Northern Indiana climate,” department sends the company representatives from Notre transition a little bit easier. Assistant Director of Brown said. a weekly updated list of accept­ Dame Security Police will be “I’m really proud of the fact Admissions Stephanie Brown There are current Saint ed students, along with their on hand to that all the said. Mary’s students who are first and last names and e-mail answer any major off- “The purpose of ‘I’m Saint involved with the Web site, as addresses which grant students questions. “All the major campus Mary’s’ is to give accepted stu­ well as administrators. The access to the Web site. “We have a landlords from the housing dents the opportunity to build students’ duties include Although the date for current presentation area will be present. ” options will their own Saint Mary’s commu­ addressing questions students accepted students to transition that is given by be represent­ nity and become part of the have about the Saint Mary’s out of the network is not yet students about ed. Not all existing SMC community before community and student life. determined, those who work moving off cam­ Gus Gari students are they ever arrive on campus. There are four students who with the site are planning pus and off- community relations always This, in turn, will help these write weekly blogs about cam­ ahead to make the transition campus living chair aw are of students to determine if Saint pus life to give the students a smooth. and we also their options Mary’s is truly the best ‘fit’ for glimpse about daily life at Saint “When that [transition] time have a presen­ so getting them as they make their final Mary’s. comes, we will begin preparing tation given by a these land­ college decision,” Brown said. “The Web site is a product of the site for the next accepted professor from the Law lords all in one spot was a As of April 7, the Web site’s Education Dynamics — former­ class of 2014, and we will be School about signing leases critical aspect that we wanted homepage — iam.saintmarys.edu ly known as Goal Quest — that encouraging these students to and what your legal rights to accomplish,” he said. — stated that 394 students par­ is a company that specializes in begin their own SMC social net­ are,” Gari said. “We’re aware The fair is also meant to be ticipate as members of the net­ enrollment management prod­ works on other sites such as about students’ concerns a means of helping students working site. So far, these stu­ ucts for institutions of higher Facebook or MySpace in order about crime and safety so who were not really contem­ dents have collectively education,” Brown said. to keep this established com­ that’s why we have the police plating moving off campus uploaded 1,672 pictures, post­ Education Dynamics current­ munity going strong,” Brown on hand to discuss any of realize this is a change they ed 11,765 notes and set 91 ly lays claim to helping over said. those issues that students can make with relative ease. goals for themselves. 1,800 higher education institu­ It is too early to determine might have.” “For those who think that “1 think the most popular tions including the University of the effect of the Web site on The goal of the fair is to it’s not a possibility, we want part of the Web site are the dis­ South Carolina, New York enrollment for next year, make as much information them to know that they are cussion boards. Originally our University and Columbus Brown said, but the available to as many students not alone,” Gari said. thought was to have our College of Art and Design. Department of Admissions as possible, Gari said. “Student government is here interns create discussions so While the Web site is meant should have a definite idea in “What we envisioned was a to help you and we have the students could participate to allow students to form a late May to early June. way to get as many resources these great sources of infor­ in the site. However, the flourishing bond with one out there to students. There’s mation all in once place.” accepted students have been another, it is limited to accept­ a lot of information available the ones to create most of the ed students for the incoming Contact Megan Loney at but we were able to put it all Contact Molly Madden at discussion topics,” Brown said. class of 2013. [email protected] in one central location with [email protected]

University sexual assault poli­ University’s current sexual ual and questioning students at results of the survey will be cies, sustainability, the assault policy as outlined in Notre Dame. evaluated and considered by Survey University’s relationship with duLac, an important question “This is important because student body president Grant continued from page 1 the community, off-campus in the survey was students’ there isn’t a club, ” Rodts said. Schmidt and the 2009-2010 housing and taxi prices. In familiarity with the policy “The club is usually turned student government. The stu­ body.” addition, students raised many itself. down because [the administra­ dent feedback will help outline A total of 3,609 surveys were other critical issues in free Forty-six percent of students tion] says there are sufficient important issues for the com­ received, with 93 percent of response sections, emphasizing surveyed said they were support services.” ing year and enable student those students completing the the need for greater involve­ “somewhat familiar” with the Student government hopes to government along with the survey in its entirety, about ment of the University adminis­ policy while 15.8 percent said continue the student survey in administration to address the 100 less than the first survey in tration and student govern­ they were “not familiar at all.” order to make certain each changing needs of the student the fall of 2008. Former stu­ ment in addressing these prob­ Recognizing that less than student has the opportunity to body. dent body president Bob Reish lems, Reish said. half of students expressed they have his or her voice heard, attributes the decrease in sur­ A major topic of concern was were somewhat familiar with Reish said. veys to one less e-mail sent out the on-campus alcohol policy, the University’s policy, Rodts With the change in student Contact Ann-Marie Woods at to the student body, but he is specifically the Good Samaritan said this is still not where the government leadership, the [email protected] optimistic about the turnout. clause, which allows students student body needs to be. “Students completed the sur­ to intervene and help their The greatest difference veys this semester because friends who are intoxicated between males and females in they saw the results from last and in need of care, without the survey was in the discus­ semester,” Reish said. facing punishment if they are sion of the University’s “Spirit The feedback from the first intoxicated themselves. of Inclusion” statement. The survey resulted in the DVD When asked in the survey University states that “we wel­ club, the Last Lecture series, “how frequently do you come all people, regardless of the addition of printers to encounter a fellow student who color, gender, religion, ethnici­ every dorm and a reevaluation is alone and feeling sick or ty, sexual orientation, social or of the University’s sexual injured due to alcohol,” 33 per­ economic class and nationali­ assault policy. cent of students participating ty-” For this semester’s survey, in the survey answered two When asked if they were student government individual­ times per semester or more, a aware of the statement, only ly examined the results of the significant percentage of the 22.4 percent of students had survey by class year, gender student body, Reish said. heard of it and knew some­ and location, either on- or off- “The Residence Life thing about it, w hereas 40.7 campus. The results of the sur­ Committee has been research­ percent had not heard of the vey enabled student govern­ ing other universities like statement at all. Of those stu­ ment to evaluate the concerns Notre Dame with similar poli­ dents who did not know about of the student body and assess cies to see how they deal with it, 38 percent were female and the disparities in the percent­ the issue,” Student Outreach 50 percent were male, the only ages for these factors, Reish Committee chair Sarah Rodts difference greater than five said. said. “Saint Mary’s has the percent in the survey. Using both survey questions Good Samaritan policy, but Additionally, in both the sur­ and free-response sections, Notre Dame does not.” vey question and free student government considered In addition, as student gov­ response, students commented several topics, including on- ernment works with the on the insufficient support campus alcohol policies, administration on the services for gay, lesbian, bisex­

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Wednesday, April 8, 2009 V * ie ^ w p o in ® t ' page 11 Enough with Kessler! Hold him accountable

For an entire academic calendar year I different story. The Bob Kessler of “House shutters closed. Bob Kessler can’t refer­ because what Bob Kessler achieved is have been writing a column for The of Stix” has been allowed to go ence them if he can’t see them. It’s a sad exactly what I tried to achieve with my Observer. For the same academic calen­ unchecked, unquestioned and unchal­ story and it’s one that’s spreading. column. From the first moments of this dar year I have been reading the editorial lenged since at least this past August (and Now, because of Bob Kessler, we as a year I called for a higher appreciation of comments of the other Observer colum­ I here acknowledge that he has been Notre Dame student body are unable to “Full House” and yet I have not heard of nists: Professor writing a column since spring semester watch “The Late Show with David one person who has watched any episode Rice and Christy 2008 but I have only been reading since Letterman” and “Saturday Night Live” on of that show to give it another chance. I Pesavento provid­ returning to campus this year). Bob successive nights without feeling guilty. tried to tear down the pillars of account­ ing conservative Kessler has turned the student body of Another friend of mine, after reading last ancy and in a complete reversal of my assessments, this campus against itself and that is sim­ week’s “House of Stix,” cried himself to expectations the Mendoza College of Andrew Nesi ply uncalled for. Nobody asked Bob sleep because he realized how lame he Business goes up in the rankings. And making us all feel Kessler to come in and explain the hook­ must be to spend Friday and Saturday don’t even get me started on the failure of stupider by read­ up culture. Nobody asked Bob Kessler to night watching some high-quality late my Christmas campaign. I attribute the ing his insights, investigate the Saint Mary’s Executive night entertainment. It didn’t matter that failure of my column to Bob Kessler and Katherine Khorey Board stipends. Nobody asked Bob he used both Letterman and “SNL” as the success of his. relating her expe­ Andrew Miller Kessler to tell us how to find true love at drinking games and went out to bars Why is Bob Kessler a celebrity and rience abroad, Club Fever. Nobody asked Bob Kessler to after each show ended, therefore upping Andrew Miller only known to his friends? Daryl Campbell The Roads tell us how to best live our lives before we his factor of being extremely college. Bob Why is Bob Kessler a hero and Andrew letting us know Scholar turn the depressing age of 30. But with­ has made him conscious of his errors and Miller a nobody? Why have I spent my what it’s like to out being asked, Bob Kessler callously crushed his spirit. entire column talking about Bob Kessler be a graduate student here. And there and brazenly did each of these things. Now, because of Bob Kessler, Bob thereby adding to the fame and notoriety are other columnists, each worthwhile in And more things. Many much things, Kessler has become a gigantic figure: a of Bob Kessler? These are questions their own right. Each, that is, except for even. man whom this campus discusses at which I simply can’t answer. Questions one — Bob Kessler and his so-called Now, because of Bob Kessler, we as a length. A man who engenders Viewpoint that will only be answered as the march “House of Stix.” House of Stix indeed! I Notre Dame student body have become debate. A man who receives Facebook of time proceeds. But with luck, you and I assure you, Bob Kessler, that by the end too self-aware (which as we all know friend requests from people who he does­ fair reader can do something to help of this column said house will be taken from John Connor’s personal misery is a n’t know each time his column prints. reverse what could potentially be a dev­ apart stick by said stick. dangerous, dangerous thing). I have “House of Stix” has turned itself from an astating future for my ego. Now I have to interject, in my typical recently talked to people who at one point observational and humorous comment on I call upon you, Notre Dame, to join fashion, to preface my words with a sort in time used to travel to Club Fever every life at Notre Dome into its own cultural with me in bringing an end to “House of of disclaimer. I know Bob Kessler well. I Thursday night and partake in a dance phenomenon dictating the behavior of the Stix.” With luck, we can convince the became acquainted with him freshman floor makeout (DFM in common parl­ undergraduates who inhabit this univer­ University to refuse Bob Kessler’s diploma year through our mutual friend Observer ance). But these DFM’ers now are afraid sity. Bob Kessler has created a beast that come May 17. columnist Brad Blomstrom and I have that Bob Kessler will see them at Club cannot be killed. spent ample time with him over the past Fever and somehow work them into a You might be wondering why I care so Andrew Miller is a senior English major. year including a week in the Sodom of the column in the near future. So not only do deeply about the negative affects of He can be contacted at [email protected] 21st Century. Bob is a good person with a they not DFM at Club Fever, they don’t “House of Stix” and Bob Kessler at Notre The views expressed in this column are good heart and I enjoy his company. even go to Club Fever anymore. They stay Dame if I’ll be graduating soon. Well, those of the author and not necessarily But his column — fair reader, that’s a home with their doors locked and their that’s a simple question to answer. I care those o f The Observer.

Letters to th e E d ito r Partisan hand Work to maintain In response to an interview today on FoxNews about the weekend protest, Ms. Kathleen Donahue, Notre Dame junior and spokesperson for Notre Dame Response, a group organizing protests on campus was asked Catholic traditions why an invitation to President Obama is any different than an invitation to President Bush, who supports the death penalty. Ms. Donahue condemned We write as priests of the Congregation lifeblood and the source of its identity the invitation to President Obama with the rationale that abortion is of Holy Cross and as proud graduates of and real strength. Such a distancing puts always wrong but inexplicably misrepresented the Church’s views on the the University of Notre Dame to voice our at risk the true soul of Notre Dame. death penalty as having more “room for leeway” and debate. This state­ objection to the University’s decision to We regret that our position on this ment seems to tip her hand that her views suit partisan ends are not con­ honor President Barack Obama by invit­ issue puts us at odds with our brother sistent with the Church’s views or a true pro-life agenda. The death penal­ ing him to deliver this year’s priest in Holy Cross, Fr. John Jenkins, ty is an even more egregious affront to life since it is the government tak­ Commencement address and by confer­ C S C. Yet, in this instance, for the good ing an active role in snuffing out life. How this can be overlooked while ring on him an honorary Doctor of Laws of Notre Dame and the Congregation of abortion becomes the premier pro-life issue is politics, at best. degree. Holy Cross, we cannot remain silent. We wish to associate ourselves with and Notre Dame’s decision has caused moral Ellen Bums encourage those courageous students and confusion and given many reason to third year law treasured alumni who, while deeply lov­ believe that the University’s stance off campus ing Notre Dame, vigorously oppose this against the terrible evil of abortion is April 6 sad and regrettable decision of the weak and easily trumped by other con­ University administration. siderations. It is our deep conviction that Notre We prayerfully request that Fr. Jenkins Dame should lead by word and deed in and the Fellows of the University, who upholding the Church’s fundamental are entrusted with responsibility for teaching that human life must be respect­ maintaining its essential character as a Be open to the ed and protected from the moment of Catholic institution of higher learning, conception. In so doing the University revisit this matter immediately. Failure to must take seriously the 2004 instruction do so will damage the integrity of the outside world of the U.S. Catholic Bishops that “Catholic institution and detract from all the good institutions should not honor those who work that occurs at Notre Dame and from Seeing the well-publicized story of hundreds of Notre Dame students act in defiance of our fundamental moral the impressive labors of its many faithful demanding that President Obama not be allowed the honor to speak at principles. They should not be given students and professors. this year’s Commencement address has served as yet another awards, honors, or platforms which We offer these views as we enter Holy reminder why I have completely severed ties with the institution. would suggest support for their actions.” Week, recalling the triumph of Christ’s While I received a terrific, well-rounded education at Notre Dame, I We especially regret the fissure that the holy cross. As “men with hope to bring” have a hard time looking back fondly on my time there as the shel­ invitation to President Obama has opened we are confident that Notre Dame may tered atmosphere and prevailing attitude of self-righteousness of the between Notre Dame and its local ordi­ yet give true honor to its patroness, and institution, to me, seemed oblivious of what lay ahead in the real nary and many of his fellow bishops. We witness to Her Son, through its commit­ world. Perhaps it’s different now, but when I first entered, our class express our deep gratitude to Bishop ment to the sanctity of life. was told how special we were to be a part of the class at Notre Dame. John D’Arcy for his leadership and moral And when I left, I remember the outcry of many members from the clarity. We ask that the University give Wilson D. Miscamble, C S C. student body regarding the lack of name recognition and worthiness renewed consideration to Bishop D’Arcy’s Stephen M. Koeth, C S C. of our Commencement speaker — Condoleeza Rice, then provost of thoughtful counsel which always has Gregory P. Haake, C S C. Stanford. During my time there, Notre Dame never seemed too aware Notre Dame’s best interests at heart. Daniel J. Parrish, C S C. of the outside world and those residing in it that may not have the The University pursues a dangerous Michael B. Wurtz, C S C. same background or believe in the same things. Seems as if many of course when it allows itself to decide for Mark R. Ghyselink, C S C. today’s Notre Dame students wish to see that continued. and by itself what part of being a Terrence P. Ehrman, C S C. Catholic institution it will choose to John A. Herman, C S C. Patrick Wassar embrace. Although undoubtedly unin­ Ronald J. Wasowski, C S C. alumnus tended, the University administration’s Vincent A. Kuna, C S C. class of 1996 decision portends a distancing of Notre Holy Cross priests April 7 Dame from the Church which is its April 7 T h e O bserver

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As a television fanatic, springtime is bittersweet for ately hoping they can save it somehow. Possibly with a ABC’s “In the Motherhood,” and NBC’s “My Name is me. It means sweeps month, which is when shows DirecTV deal like they did for “Friday Night Lights?” Earl.” pull out all the stops to get fans to watch. But it also Science fiction shows are also approaching the guil­ So what can you and I do to help save a show you means that networks begin to make decisions about lotine. Will “Terminator: The Sarah Connor care about? Honestly, not much. You can hope and shows that are performing Caitlin Ferraro Chronicles” be given the chance to ride on the coat­ pray and you should definitely watch the show itself. badly. And that means shows tails of the likely summer blockbuster While this might seem obvious, it’s that are beloved by faithful fans j ~ film “Terminator Salvation?” Surely the harder than you think when prime­ are often sent to the chopping Assistant Scene film, starring Christian Bale, will reboot If you care time television hours are also prime­ block. Editor interest in the Terminator universe. If time hours for homework. So if you In the past, shows like Batman can’t save this show, no one can passionately about a can’t watch when the show airs live, “Firefly,” “Arrested Development” and “Freaks and While Joss Whedon’s “Dollhouse” did show in danger, then use a DVR or watch the show on the Geeks” were cut down in their prime. It seems that get off to a slow start, shocking revela­ to make your voice actual network’s Web site. every year at least one great television show is axed tions in episode six have boosted the The next step takes a bit more before it has been given a true chance. This season’s show creatively. Here’s to hoping that heard you must go effort, but is necessary if you are a fallen comrades already include “Eli Stone," “Dirty FOX will not end “Dollhouse ” and leave above and beyond. die-hard fan. If you care passionately Sexy Money” and “Pushing Daisies.” And now the viewers hanging with untied mysteries about a show in danger, then to make grim reaper is looming again for other favorites. after airing the episodes that have your voice heard you must go above It seems like ratings are everything already been filmed. The worst situation and beyond. When CBS’ “Jericho” was canceled after for most networks, but each one has ------is when networks cancel a show without just one season, fans went wild. They sent thousands different standards. For instance, CBS It seems that every allowing enough time for writers to cre­ of pounds of peanuts (an inside joke from the show) to would implode if its shows received ate some sort of resolution. (Although, the network and, shockingly, they got another season. the numbers a network like The CW year at least one in the case of the recently deceased If this is too dramatic for you, you can also sign online gets. Ratings differ from network to great television show “Life on Mars,” it may have been better petitions and send letters to the network to try to save network, but some shows are also is axed before it has without the bizarre and lame twist end­ a show. held to higher standards based on — ing that Sam is not from 1973 or 2008 As the end of the 2008-09 television season you guessed it — money. If a show is been given a true but is actually an astronaut traveling to approaches fast, enjoy the great episodes to come. I, too expensive to make and it’s not chance. Mars in 2035. Huh?) for one, cannot wait to see what’s in store for the receiving overwhelming ratings, it ______Another new show in trouble is NBC’sisland in “Lost,” or to see the “Grey’s Anatomy” cast’s might be headed to the television “Kings," which takes place in an alter­ performances as they try to save dying Izzie. But heaven in the sky. nate world where a David versus Goliath-like battle is remember: as you watch the season finale of your I implore you to pay attention if you want to save a occurring. “Kings” is an innovative show that com­ favorite show, you might actually be watching its favorite show that might be in danger this season. bines religion and politics in a unique way. But low series finale. First up to bat is “Chuck,” the action-comedy of a lov­ viewership combined with huge expenses to create able nerd who has become the CIA’s latest asset. Even this fantastical world may send the show to the grave The views expressed in Scene and Heard are with huge promos for the 3-D episode during the before it ever really had a chance. those of the author and not necessarily those of Super Bowl, “Chuck” just cannot find a faithful follow­ Other shows that are in danger include The CW’s The Observer. ing. It seems like NBC likes the show, so I am desper­ “Reaper,” CBS’ “Cold Case” and “Without a Trace,” Contact Caitlin Ferraro at [email protected] w ——— THE ASSOCIATE

a first-year associate at Scully and Pershing, the demands nearly total control and surveillance over By ERIC PRISTER largest law firm in the world. With a father who is Kyle’s life. Wright secures a job for Kyle at Scully Scene Writer disappointed that Kyle has chosen to work on Wall and Pershing, where he is to work and eventually Street, a fledgling relationship with a beautiful fel­ steal valuable information. John Grisham’s newest legal-thriller novel “The low first-year associate named Dale “The Associate” follows Kyle’s journey Associate” is entertaining throughout, but leaves the that is forbidden by company policy, from his graduation through his hiring reader unfulfilled in the end. the results of his bar exam pending and and working at Scully and Pershing. The Kyle McAvoy has an extraordinarily difficult life as the 100-hour work weeks demanded of book is suspenseful, filled with drama all first-year associates at Scully and and mystery and written in an easily Pershing, Kyle’s life seems tough read style. Grisham gives the reader a The Associate enough. His biggest problem, however, view into every part of Kyle’s life, By John Grisham is that he is being blackmailed by an including his duties as a first-year asso­ anonymous organization into stealing ciate in a major law firm, his romantic confidential information from the firm. relationship with Dale and his attempts 10 Words or Less:Struggling young lawyer is Kyle had been set to graduate from to salvage relationships with his college blackmailed. Entertaining, but weak ending. Yale Law School and begin what should frat brothers. have been a bright future when he was Unfortunately, the ending brings clo­ Publisher:Doubleday cornered by a group of operatives from sure to nearly nothing in the story. Length: 384 pages this organization. They brought up a Kyle’s role as a double-agent is some­ part of Kyle’s past that could ruin all what resolved, but many questions are that he had worked for and forced Kyle left unanswered. The book is an excel­ to make a decision — work for them and steal lent read almost the entire way through, but it fails secrets from the largest law firm in the world, or to deliver the enjoyment that should come from dis­ risk being exposed. covering the truth of the situation at the end. The lead agent of those who blackmail Kyle is a *** man named Bennie Wright (an obvious alias) who Contact Eric Prister at [email protected] BLAIR CHEMIDLIN I Observer Graphics T h e O bserver

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By ALEXANDRA KILPATRICK and blunt, straightforward lyrics: “Don’t want to be can rely on.” your monkey wrench / One more indecent accident / I’d “See You” follows as a kitschy, sarcastic pop song, Assistant Scene Editor rather leave than suffer this / I’ll never be your monkey signifying the resentment in the relationship. As with wrench.” “Up in Arms,” the ballad “February Stars" features In 1995, no one thought that anything more than a “Hey, Johnny Park!” is an excellent soft-spoken lyrics building into final short-lived hype would come of Poo Fighters, the solo example of the Poo Fighters’ tendency to loud vocals with lyrics representing a music project newly formed by Dave Grohl, the goofy use the Pixies’ and Nirvana’s technique "That’s my way of relationship hanging on by a thread: looking kid in the background of all of switching between “February stars Z Floating in the dark of Nirvana’s band pictures. The for­ quiet verses and a loud saying that when I / Temporary scars / February stars.” mer Nirvana drummer originally chorus. Grohl said in a was young, I didn’t In “Everlong," Grohl introduces a released 1995’s "Poo Fighters” as a Grohl loosely conceived 1997 “Guitar World” have big rock heroes, I new wave drum beat, well-placed demo, recording the vocals and near­ 'The Colour and the article that this tech­ electric guitar riffs and impassioned ly all of the instrumental parts by nique was influenced by didn’t want to grow up emotion in the same contrasting loud- himself. Shape’ as a concept the members of Nirvana and be some big soft vocals and lyrics, “And I wonder / Grohl did not form a band until album signifying the “liking the Knack, Bay sporting hero. ” When I sing along with you / If every­ after the debut album’s completion, beginning and end of a City Rollers, Beatles and thing could ever feel this real forever recruiting bassist Nate Mendel, gui­ ABBA as much as we / If anything could ever feel this good tarist Pat Smear and drummer relationship. liked Flipper and Black again.” The song follows with a soft William Goldsmith. Nonetheless, the Flag, I suppose.” atmospheric ballad, “Walking After You,” which, album produced the three hit singles Sticking with the album’s relationship according to Grohl in Foo Archive, is “an emotional, “This Is a Call,” “I’ll Stick Around” and “Big Me,” and concept, Grohl wrote “Up in Arms,” a pop-sounding sappy song about getting dumped,” signifying the end was nominated for Best Alternative Music Album at the love song about his wife, Jennifer Youngblood. The of the relationship. 1996 Grammy Awards. song features soft romantic vocals at the beginning, The LP features bonus tracks in the extended edition, However, the 1997 sophomore album “The Colour leading into the loud, fast-paced reprise of an honest including four covers: Killing Joke’s “Requiem,” Vanity and the Shape” was the LP that truly solidified Poo chorus, “I was the one who left you / Always coming 6’s “Drive Me Wild,” Gary Numan’s “Down in the Park,” Fighters as a band. Although Grohl still performed back I cannot forget you girl / Now I am up in arms and Gerry Rafferty’s “Baker Street.” The Seattle-based vocals and guitar as well as drums on many of the again.” band’s cover of “Baker Street” replaces the famous songs, the album was a debut for the new members. A personal favorite, “My Hero,” features recognizable saxophone solo with a guitar solo that surprisingly does Grohl loosely conceived “The Colour and the Shape” percussion and guitar riffs, as well as loud, impas­ justice to the song. as a concept album signifying the beginning and end of sioned vocals and lyrics about everyday heroes, “There The Foo Fighters are still one of the most well- a relationship. The first track, “Doll,” features soft goes my hero / Watch him as he goes / There goes my respected alternative rock bands in the music industry, vocals and clearly indicates the beginning of the rela­ hero / He’s ordinary.” According to Foo Archive, Grohl and they have continued to rise to success with such tionship with the lyrics, “You know in all the time that claimed, “That’s my way of saying that when I was singles as “Times Like These,” “Best of You” and “The we’ve shared / I’ve never been so scared.” young, I didn’t have big rock heroes, I didn’t want to Pretender.” There is no doubt that Grohl and company The album moves on to “Monkey Wrench,” which grow up and be some big sporting hero. My heroes will “stick around” for a long time. deals with being trapped in an unsavory relationship were ordinary people and the people that I have a lot of and features a fast-paced guitar riff, a screamy bridge respect for are just solid everyday people — people you Contact Alexandra Kilpatrick at [email protected] CAMPUS RANT:

dence hall and the quick construction of between was a place for games, quiet ness, the planting of a new tree does not By ELLIE HALL another. Paths from one side of campus study, sunbathing or simple reflection on replace the loss of a 20-year-old oak and Scene Writer to another are re-routed to avoid fenced- an unobstructed sky. a small expanse of off areas, and it is impossible to go any­ Last year, students from grass cannot compare Notre Dame is not the where without hear­ all over campus flocked The planting of a new to the large field that same school it was when I ing the rumble of to this spot to observe a tree does not replace the disappeared. visited campus for the workers and lunar eclipse for this Dr. S euss’s Lorax Notre Dame’s natural loss o f a 20-year-old oak first time three years ago. machines. very reason. The spoke for the trees, but My first impression of the beauty is being The most obvious University is apparently and a small expanse of I speak for the trees, University was disbelief at sacrificed in a quest example of this trend running out of room for grass cannot compare to the grass and the sky. the splendor of the can be seen behind anything but architec­ the large field that The students who grounds, the number of founded on a principle Welsh Family Hall. tural beauty. disappeared. chose to come to this trees and the wide of space efficiency. Instead of Ryan Hall, Some University offi­ University shouldn’t be expanses of grass. Now, the nearly-completed cials are apparently forced to watch as Notre Dame’s natural new women’s dormi­ attempting to ameliorate buildings replace run­ beauty is being sacrificed tory, the land next to this trend by planting new trees all over ning paths and slowly consume the in a quest founded on a principle of the bookstore used to have a large, campus and creating grassy areas where untreated greenery on campus. Notre space efficiency. In the past year alone, majestic tree, underneath which sat a there were none (the new space in front Dame needs to preserve the natural we’ve seen the renovation of the Law statue of Jesus the teacher. More trees of Reckers, for example). Although this beauty of the campus as it expands. School, the beginnings of the new CSC lined the pathway from the bookstore to is commendable and speaks well of building, the completion of one new resi­ McGlinn Hall, and the open area in Notre Dame’s environmental conscious­ Contact Elite Hall at [email protected]

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MLB Thome leads White Sox to an opening day win Beckett strikes out 10 in seven innings in Red Sox victory; Giants overcome struggles to beat out Brewers

other way to say it. Jimmy’s hit out by Gordon to make it 2-1, Associated Press a lot of homers and had a lot of but in the end, the day CHICAGO ■— Jim Thom e big hits and played a long time, belonged to Thome. pumped his fist as he rounded but h e’s still as hungry to do the bases and then came out that as any guy that’s ever Red Sox 5, Rays 3 for a curtain call. Even after all played as long as he has. That’s AL MVP Dustin Pedroia and these years, a go-ahead home what sets him apart, I think. the Boston Red Sox are off to a run on opening day is som e­ He’s out there grinding every­ fast start. thing to celebrate. day like he’s a rookie.” Pedroia homered on the sec­ Thome hit a three-run homer Winning pitcher Octavio Hotel ond pitch he saw this season in the eighth inning, rallying (1-0) struck out the side in the and Josh Beckett struck out 10 the Chicago White Sox past the eighth after Clayton Richard in seven innings of two-hit ball Kansas City Royals 4-2 Tuesday threw two scoreless innings. to lead the Red Sox to a 5-3 vic­ in a season opener delayed a Bobby Jenks pitched a score­ tory over the Tampa Bay Rays day because of bad weather. less ninth for the save. on Tuesday in a makeup of Chicago trailed 2-1 when Gordon gave Kansas City a 1- their rained-out opener. Thome hit his 542nd career 0 lead when he connected off Jason Varitek also homered home run, connecting with two Buehrle in the second. Chicago for Boston in a rematch of last outs off Royals newcomer Kyle tied it in the bottom half on year’s AL championship series, Farnsworth. Thome homered F ields’ RBI single, and the which the Rays won in seven twice in last year’s opener off Royals went ahead in the fifth games to advance to the fran­ CC Sabathia, a loss to when Jose Guillen scored on chise’s first World Series. Cleveland. Gordon’s forced out. Tampa Bay scored one run “Opening day, there’s a lot of That looked like it might be off Beckett and two in the AP emotions,” the 38-year-old enough for Meche, who won 14 eighth off Hideki Okajima White Sox closer Bobby Jenks, left, celebrates with teammate Thome said. “No matter how games last season. The right­ before Justin Masterson Paul Konerko after defeating the Royals in their season opener. long you’ve played the game, hander allowed one run and pitched out of a jam and you still get jittery, you still get seven hits, struck out six with Jonathan Papelbon got three that nervous excitement.” no walks and felt he could have outs for the save. Drew’s groundout before Jason pitchers from last season’s run The White Sox and Royals pitched the eighth. Jam es Shields gave up five Bay’s RBI single and Mike to the NL wild card. Rickie were supposed to play Monday, “I told (manager Trey runs on seven hits and three Lowell’s run-scoring double. Weeks and Bill Hall hit run-scor­ but a forecast of snow, high Hillman) that,” Meche said. walks, striking out two in five But even more welcome for ing doubles in m anager Ken winds and cold forced them to “But we have some guys out innings as the AL champions last year’s AL wild-card winner Macha’s debut with the Brewers, postpone the game for a day. there who have done it before. opened their pennant defense was Varitek’s homer around the who left 11 men on base. The conditions were far from We just fell short today. Get com pletely overpow ered by Pesky Pole in the sixth. The Joe Martinez (1-0) gave up two ideal on Tuesday, with a game­ them tomorrow and try to win Beckett. catcher, who turns 37 on runs during two rocky innings in time temperature of 43 degrees the series hopefully.” It was a The Red Sox right-hander Saturday, is coming off the worst his major league debut, but still and 20 mph winds blowing rather forgettable afternoon for allowed a third-inning single to season of his career and a got the win when Rowand put through the ballpark. Buehrle, who tied Billy Pierce’s Akinori Iwamura and Carl drawn-out negotiation with the the Giants ahead 6-5 with his Thome’s shot gave Chicago club record by starting his sev­ Crawford ‘s sixth-inning double Red Sox before signing a cut- two-run shot in the fourth. the win on a day when Mark enth opener. That bit of trivia to go with three walks. He rate deal for $5 million with Rain pelted the Giants’ water­ Buehrle struggled, and it aside, the three-time All-Star struck out Gabe Gross on a 93 options for 2010 that could front ballpark for most of the erased a solid outing by Kansas struggled with his control and mph fastball to end the sev­ make it worth as much as $10 morning, but it abated before City’s Gil Meche. consistently found himself in enth. million. game time and eventually gave “I got behind him 2-0 and I jams.A 15-game winner last Brisk weather replaced the Varitek made his ninth way to warm sunshine, despite tried to come season, he steady downpour that forced straight opening-day start, most bleak weather forecasts. Both back on him with allowed two the Red Sox to postpone ever for a Red Sox catcher. Left managers had made contin­ f a s t b a 11 s , "No matter how long runs and six Monday’s game four hours fielder Carl Yastrzemski holds gency plans for a doubleheader Farnsworth said. you’ve played the game, hits while strik­ before the scheduled first pitch. the franchise lead with 15. Wednesday, when Randy “That’s what you still get ing out three, The sky was overcast but dry Shields fell to 0-4 with 17 Johnson will make his Giants you’re supposed walking three for the makeup, with the wind earned runs in 15 2-3 innings in debut against burgeoning to do and I think jittery, you still get that and hitting two blowing out toward center. four career appearances at Brewers ace Yovani Gallardo. it was up a little nervous excitement. ” batters over five The Red Sox changed the tra­ Fenway Park. Lincecum, who will formally bit. I tried to get innings. He said ditional baseline introductions receive his Cy Young Award on ahead of him. Jim Thome he was embar­ by having their players come Giants 10, Brewers 6 Wednesday night, struck out five When you fall rassed and even out of the stands, high-fiving Travis Ishikawa hit a three- after leading the majors in behind good hit­ Chicago White Sox apologized to fans on the way to the field. run triple, Aaron Rowand had strikeouts last year. But the ters like that, designated hitter m anager Ozzie The Boston Pops took over the three RBIs and the San right-hander never appeared they make you Guillen, yet he national anthem from singer Francisco Giants overcame Tim comfortable while laboring pay." was also Seal, who had been scheduled Lincecum’s struggles for a 10-6 through 78 pitches. After years of losing, the relieved. “As bad as 1 pitched for Monday but couldn't stick victory over the Milwaukee He walked Weeks on five Royals believe better days are and to keep them to only two around. Brewers on Tuesday in the pitches to start the Giants’ 10th coming. And for most of the runs, I’m happy about it,” After the traditional fighter majors’ final opener. opening day at their park. He afternoon, this looked like one. Buehrle said. A single by jet flyover, newly elected Hall of Rowand, Bengie Molina and also drilled Ryan Braun in the Meche pitched seven strong Thome helped the White Sox Famer Jim Rice drove out in a Randy Winn homered for the back and threw a wild pitch in innings, Alex Gordon homered load the bases with none out in golf cart with U.S. Sen. Edward Giants, whose 12-hit battering of the first inning alone, but struck and the Royals were in line for the bottom half. Fields hit an M. Kennedy. The Massachusetts Milwaukee’s pitching more than out Prince Fielder and J.J. the win until Farnsworth (0-1) RBI single, but Jermaine Dye Democrat, who has been diag­ made up for the shortest start of Hardy to avoid giving up any came on in the eighth. was easily thrown out at the nosed with brain cancer, went Lincecum’s career. The NL Cy runs. Josh Fields led off with a bunt plate when he tried to score to the mound with the help of a Young Award winner made it Ishikawa, who won the start­ single and moved to third with from second. Fields, replacing cane and bounced a short toss through just three innings, yield­ ing job at first base in spring one out on Chris Getz’s single. the departed Joe Crede at to Rice; (on the second try, he ing three runs, four hits and training despite just 45 games of After Carlos Quentin struck out, third, also saved a run in the made it on a fly). three walks. major league experience, lined a Thome homered to center field fifth when he stabbed Billy Beckett took care of the first Milwaukee didn’t get much shot into the deepest corner of and a crowd that had been list­ Butler’s grounder behind the three Rays before Pedroia came more from Jeff Suppan (0-1), the Giants’ outfield in the bottom less went wild, drawing a cur­ bag and threw home to force up with one out and homered who hit an RBI double but gave half, easily reaching third base tain call from the slugger. Mark Teahen with the bases over the Green Monster. up six runs in four innings as while Edgar Renteria, Fred “He’s a bad man,” teammate loaded. Jose Guillen then Pedroia also walked to start the the unlikely opening-day starter Lewis and Pablo Sandoval Paul Konerko said. “There’s no scored from third on a forced three-run third, scoring on J.D. for a club that lost its top two scored.

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NCAA Softball RPI N C A A W o m e n ’s B ask etb a ll Division I Top 25

team record 1 Florida 34-3 2 Washington 28-5 3 Alabama 27-6 4 Georgia 24-4 5 UCLA 26-6 6 LSU 21-7 7 Oklahoma 27-10 8 Michigan 22-9 9 Kentucky 22-11 10 Northwestern 18-7 11 Arizona 31-7 12 Missouri 30-4 13 Stanford 31-2 14 Ohio State 24-6 15 Arizona State 31-5 16 Tennessee 26-8 17 L a- Lafayette 18-7 18 Iowa 27-7 19 Texas 26-11 20 Louisville 29-5 21 Florida State 25-11 22 DePaul 16-7 23 UNI 20-8 24 Illinois 18-8 25 Nebraska 25-7

ITA Men’s Tennis Division 1 Rankings team points previous

1 Virginia 81 1 2 Mississippi 76 2 3 Ohio State 73 5 From left, Connecticut’s Tina Charles, Maya Moore and Renee Montgomery celebrate the Huskie s win at the 4 Georgia 70 3 women’s NCAA basketball tournament Final Four in St. Louis on Tuesday. Connecticut won, 76-54. 5 Tennessee 70 5 6 Southern California 67 6 7 Baylor 67 7 UConn defeats Louisville 76-54 in finals 8 Stanford 64 8 9 UCLA 61 9 the last big win. She Charles was named the Huskies turned up their 10 Florida 58 10 Associated Press 11 Illinois 54 12 commanded both ends of outstanding player of the defense. Louisville 12 Texas A&M 53 14 ST. LOUIS — With one the floor and Louisville, Final Four. missed 18 straight shots 13 Texas 51 11 final blowout, UConn which lost to UConn for Maya Moore and Renee spanning the half as 14 Kentucky 50 13 grabbed the national the third time this sea­ Montgomery each added Connecticut turned a 30- 15 Alabama 49 15 title and a piece of bas­ son, had no one who 18 points for the 24 lead into a 19-point 16 Florida State 44 16 ketball history. could stop her. Huskies. advantage. 17 Pepperdine 42 18 Tina Charles had 25 Coach Geno Auriemma Angel McCoughtry fin­ Louisville (34-5) came 18 Arizona 36 20 points and grabbed 19 had said before the tour­ ished off her stellar into its first title game 19 Boise State 36 23 rebounds Tuesday night nament that his junior career for Louisville with with little pressure. The 20 NOTRE DAME 34 22 as UConn routed center would be the key 23 points. Candyce Cardinals were big Louisville 76-54 and cap­ to UConn winning the Bingham was the only underdogs, bidding to tured the Huskies’ sixth title. A year after he other Cardinal in double knock off three No. 1 national championship. benched her in the figures with 10 points as seeds on their way to a NCAA Women’s Golf It w a s n ’t ju s t th a t NCAAs for inconsistent Louisville (34-5) shot a championship. Connecticut claimed play, Charles delivered. dismal 31 percent from The victory put the NGCA Divison 1 Rankings another title. It was how She was ll-for-13 from the floor. Huskies in the same they did it. the field, and fell just Unlike its previous two class as UConn’s other team poin ts UConn won every one one rebound short of wins over Louisville, it unbeaten teams in 1995 becoming only the sec­ took about 15 minutes and 2002. Besides 1 Arizona State 659 of its 39 games by dou­ 2 UCLA 657 ble digits, an unprece­ ond player ever in a for UConn to begin Connecticut, only 3 Southern California 620 dented run in college championship game to pulling away from the Tennessee and Texas 4 Oklahoma State 522 basketball. have at least 20 points Cardinals. have run through a sea­ 5 Virginia 522 Charles was the star of and 20 rebounds. Leading by six, the son without a loss. 6 Alabama 508 7 Auburn 466 8 Duke 457 I n B r ie f 9 Wake Forest 436 10 Georgia 430 11 LSU 407 Clippers forward Randolf Baseball allowing women to Blackhawks defeat Blue 12 Purdue 404 arrested for drunk driving participate for Olympic bid Jackets in 1-0 overtime win 13 Vanderbilt 342 LOS ANGELES — Marion native WASHINGTON — Baseball will be COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Blackhawks 14 Pepperdine 323 and Los Angeles Clippers forward adding a women’s component to its bid moved a step closer to securing home ice 15 North Carolina 302 Zach Randolph has been arrested for to get reinstated for the 2016 Olympics, in the first round of the playoffs, while the investigation of drunken driving. after failing to unite with women’s soft­ Blue Jackets earned a valuable point as California Highway Patrol Officer ball. they inch toward their first postseason Tony Garrett says two officers saw a The president of the International berth. white Rolls-Royce weaving on Baseball Federation, Harvey Schiller, told Nikolai Khabibulin made 20 saves for Interstate 405 around 2:25 a.m. The Associated Press the change will be his second shutout of the season and the Monday. made in the next few days. 40th of his career, and rookie Kris The officers pulled the car over and “The main reason is the growth of the Versteeg scored his 22nd of the season identified Randolph as its driver. game, and, obviously, we have a con­ with 1:50 remaining in overtime to give around the dial Garrett says alcohol could be smelled stituency which makes up women’s base­ Chicago a 1-0 win over Columbus on from inside the car and after con­ ball, and they’re asking, ‘What about Sunday night. NBA ducting a field sobriety test, us?”’ Schiller said in a telephone inter­ Versteeg skated alone from beyond cen­ San A ntonio Spurs v s. Portland Trail Blazers Randolph was arrested and taken to view Monday. “We want the world to ter ice to beat Steve Mason, the fellow the Men’s Central Jail in downtown know that we have women’s baseball.” rookie star who finished with 24 saves for 7 p.m., ESPN Los Angeles. The move comes a few weeks after Columbus, with a low shot that bounced He was later released on $5,000 women’s softball rejected baseball’s pro­ off the goalie's stick and into the net. MLB bail. A message left for a Clippers posal for a joint baseball-softball bid. The “You can’t really see much going in on Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox spokesman was not immediately two sports are among seven competing that goalie,” Versteeg said. “I was going 7 p.m., ESPN2 returned. for two openings for new sports at the five-hole and I guess I got lucky and it Randolph had 18 points in the 2016 Olympics; the International bounced in. Coming down against a guy C lippers’ 88-85 loss to the Los Olympic Committee will decide in like Mason 1 guess all you can do is shoot Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. October. and pray to God it goes into the net.” page 16 The Observer ♦ SPORTS Wednesday, April 8, 2009

NCAA B a s k e tb a ll Tar Heels return home to celebrate WEEK PRESENTS arena’s four video screens, Associated Press located high above score­ CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — boards that read: “Carolina North Carolina saved the 89, Mich. St. 72.” FREE SCREENING: last dance for Danny “If I’m lucky enough to Green. coach another 20 years, The Carolina blue-clad it’s going to be awful hard crowd prodded him, and for kids to give me the “Prayers for Bobby” “Jump Around” blared memories that this club from the speakers in his did,” Williams said. “But I Wednesday, April 15 honor. So, just as he did will always remember not before four seasons’ worth just the wins. I will 7pm of tip-offs at the Smith remember the fun, the Center, the senior shook laughs and I will remember Hesburgh Library his hips, dangled his arms how lucky Roy Williams and cut loose one last was to be their coach.” time. This was how nearly Sigourney Weaver stars in this true Whoop it up, Tar Heels, everybody figured this sea­ story about a religious suburban you brought another NCAA son would end, yet the cel­ housewife and mother, Mary Griffith, championship trophy back ebration was no less satis­ to cam pus. fying for Hansbrough, who who struggles to accept her young son Coach Roy Williams’ team returned for his senior Bobby being gay. What happens to returned home Tuesday to season for the chance to PRAYERS Bobby is tragic, and causes Mary to celebrate the proud pro­ claim the title. question her faith; ultimately, this gram ’s fifth national title North Carolina (34-4), BOBBY mom changes her views in ways she and first since 2005 with the first unanimous pre­ never could have imagined. Also about 13,000 revved-up season No. 1 in the history fans less than 24 hours of The Associated Press starringRyan Kelly (“John From after beating Michigan Top 25, overcame an 0-2 Cincinnati”), Susan Ruttan (“LA Law), State 89-72 in Detroit. start to the ACC season to Don Butler (“Frasier) and Henry Czerny Thousands of fans poured claim another regular-sea- (“The Tudors”). Based on the book, into the stands and onto son title and posted dou­ “Prayers for Bobby” by Leroy Aarons. the arena floor before the ble-figure wins in all six of Tar Heels’ flight had even its NCAA tournament landed at nearby Raleigh- gam es. Durham International “There’s not much to say Sponsored by: Airport, and they cheered — we’re national champs,” The Core Council for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Questioning Students, fanatically every time live Hansbrough said. “It’s the The Gender Relations Center, Student Government & University Counseling Center television footage of the best feeling in the world. team’s motorcade was When I come back and shown on the giant video watch these games here at boards. the Smith Center, I’ll Last to enter the arena always look up there and was Williams, who carried remember this team and in the trophy and the net what we were able to he helped cut accomplish down at Ford this year.” Field. Added “I stood up Frasor: “This What is “There’s not much to here in 2005 is a storybook and told you say-we’re national ending, and I how great it champs. ” c o u ld n ’t ask w as to w in a for more.” national Earlier, Tyler Hansbrough championship Williams met for our alma Tar Heels senior forward with a handful Lessons on Word-of-Mouth Marketing mater,” of rerters at by Emanuel Rosen Williams said. the team hotel “And I’ll tell before leaving A uthor of National Bestseller you right now, winning the Detroit and said he doesn’t second national champi­ have a timetable for when onship for our alma mater juniors Ty Lawson and "The Anatomy of Buzz Revisited" is even sw eeter.” Wayne Ellington will Especially for seniors decide if they will go to the Tyler Hansbrough, Bobby NBA. Frasor and Green. Though he hasn’t spoken They came to campus in to them about the decision, the fall of 2005, a few the coach has an idea what months after the school they will do, but “not with claimed its previous title, the conviction that I had and went on to post a 101- last time” when four 14 record through four underclassmen opted for years with three regular- the NBA after w inning the season ACC titles and two 2005 title. Final Four appearances. Williams said he got to They capped their run with bed around 5 a.m. but had a never-in-doubt victory so much going through his over the Spartans, who got mind that he just stared at no closer than 13 points in the clock until finally going the second half. to sleep around 6:30. “We did it. But the way Ninety minutes later, he we did it? Isn’t that was back up and doing great?” Green asked the phone interviews and get­ crowd. ting ready to return home. Then, the fans pleaded “I told the kids in 05 and Wednesday. April 8th for Green to dance one last last night that North time, prompting fellow Carolina basketball is 6:00pm (Food served at 545pm!) senior Mike Copeland to Michael Jordan, Phil Ford, hold the back of Green’s Coach Smith,” Williams Mendoza College of Business suit jacket while he danced said. “And in ‘05, I said, Roomt22 like a puppet — the trade­ ‘But now North Carolina mark move that earned basketball is going to be him the nickname “Dancin’ you guys forever. ’ And Danny” — to the 1990s rap that’s what I told these song that they play before guys last night. So that every tipoff at the Smith satisfaction of being Center. involved and part of that Recycle The Observer. Later, they showed sea­ group is something that son highlights on the you can’t take away.” Wednesday, April 8, 2009 The Observer ♦ SPORTS page 17

NBA Wallace scores 29 in Bobcats' win over Sixers Smith leads Hawks in victory over Raptors; Hornets returning to playoffs after overtime win over Heat

Bobcats to finish their home loss. going up 67-65 midway through West finished with 20 points Associated Press schedule 23-18. But this time Charlotte recov­ the quarter before a Toronto for New Orleans, which still CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Gerald Charlotte moved within 2 1/2 ered, handing the Sixers their timeout. The Raptors trailed 85- could realistically finish any­ Wallace scored 29 points, games of idle Detroit for the own rough defeat. Entering the 84 going into the fourth after where from third to eighth in including the final four of the final playoff spot with four night a half-game behind fifth- Smith hit a 3-pointer to put the the Western Conference. game, and the Charlotte games left. The Pistons hold the place Miami, Philadelphia is Hawks in the lead. Miami was down six when Bobcats beat the Philadelphia tiebreaker. hoping to avoid the sixth seed The Raptors, who need to win Wade had a three-point play 76ers 101-98 on Tuesday night The Bobcats played their sec­ and a first-round playoff at least three of their next five with 1:51 left. His 3-point shot to snap a three-gam e losing ond straight game without matchup with one of the East's games to avoid a 50-loss season tied it at 87 with 33 seconds streak. starting shooting guard Raja elite teams. for the first time since 2005, remaining, but the Heat didn't Raymond Felton scored a Bell, who said at shootaround now go on the road to play the score again. career-high 32 points and the that his strained right calf was­ Hawks 118, Raptors 110 Indiana Pacers on Wednesday The Heat had led for only 12 Bobcats recovered after blowing n ’t feeling any better. Bell is Josh Smith had 25 points and before returning home to take seconds all night when Wade a 20-point lead to improve their likely out until next week, and seven rebounds, and the Atlanta on the Washington Wizards on found Jam es Jones for a 3- faint playoff hopes. could miss the rest of the regu­ Hawks used 11-for-22 shooting Friday. pointer with 2:14 remaining in Coming off their worst loss lar season. from 3-point range to beat the regulation, a shot that put and offensive performance After starting Cartier Martin Toronto Raptors 118-110 on Hornets 93, Heat 87 Miami up 71-69. Wade connect­ Sunday in New Jersey, the in Sunday’s loss at Detroit, Tuesday night. New Orleans is going back to ed with Jones again in nearly Sixers overcame one of their coach Larry Brown went with The Hawks (44-34), trying to the playoffs, thanks in large the same spot with 1:03 left, poorest starts, only to falter 6-foot-10 Vladimir Radmanovic secure the No. 4 seed in the part to dramatics from Rasual and when that 3 swished, the down the stretch. at shooting guard after his suc­ Eastern Conference, also got 25 Butler and David West. Heat lead was 76-72. Andre Iguodala and Willie cessful stint there against the points from Joe Johnson and 17 Butler hit a gam e-tying 3- New Orleans wasn’t finished. Green missed tying 3-pointers Pistons. from Maurice Evans. Mike pointer with no time remaining Paul scored with 13 seconds left in the closing seconds. Andre Radmanovic got into early Bibby added 13 points and 10 in regulation, West hit the go- to cut Miami’s lead to two, and Miller had 23 points and Louis foul trouble, but it didn't matter assists, while A1 Horford winning jumper with 8.8 sec­ when Wade made one of two Williams scored 20 for early with Felton and Wallace chipped in 15 points and 12 onds left in overtime, and the free throws with 10 seconds Philadelphia, which is trying to dominating. rebounds. Hornets stunned the Miami left, the Hornets needed a 3- better its playoff seeding to Felton was knocking down Chris Bosh had 21 points and Heat 93-87 on Tuesday night. pointer to tie. avoid a first-round matchup jumpers while Wallace was con­ 10 rebounds for his eighth con­ Chris Paul finished with 26 Butler wound up with the ball with Boston or Orlando. stantly beating the Sixers off the secutive double-double and points, nine rebounds and nine on a broken play, and his shot Iguodala’s fadeaway with 1:42 dribble and getting to the line. 40th this season, but the assists, and Peja Stojakovic from the right wing swished as left put Philadelphia ahead 98- Felton had 23 points in the first Raptors lost their second in a added 24 points for the Hornets time expired. 95. After Charlotte’s Emeka half and Wallace 21 as row after winning six straight. (48-29), who not only clinched For the second straight game, Okafor hit two free throws, the Charlotte built leads of 44-24 Shawn Marion had 18 points their postseason berth but New Orleans struggled to score Bobcats got a defensive stop, and 63-49 at halftime. and six rebounds, Jose Calderon stayed thickly in the hunt for in the first half. then an offensive rebound after Green, playing with two added 16 points and 13 assists, home-court advantage in the Unlike Sunday’s home debacle D.J. Augustin missed a 3-point­ stitches under his chin after a and Andrea Bargnani scored 15 first round of the Western against Utah, it didn't matter. er. first-quarter collision, then led points for the Raptors. Conference playoffs. The Hornets — who were After a timeout, Felton’s run­ Philadelphia’s third-quarter Smith’s block on Bargnani led Dwyane Wade scored 32 down 66-39 against the Jazz at ner was well short, and Wallace dominance. He scored 13 points to Evans’s dunk, putting the points before getting ejected intermission two nights earlier picked off the airball and in the period and Philadelphia Hawks up 107-100 with 4:46 with 1.4 seconds remaining and — only managed 40 points in banked in a layup for an 99-98 outscored Charlotte 32-16 to remaining in the fourth quarter. Michael Beasley added 25 for the first two quarters against lead with 28 seconds left. take an 81-79 lead. Horford then stole the ball from Miami (41-37), which remained the Heat. Somehow, that was Iguodala missed a mid-range It was a familiar scene for the Calderon to set up a 3-pointer a half-game ahead of good enough for a 10-point jumper, and Wallace hit two Bobcats, who blew fourth-quar­ by Johnson with 2:57 remaining Philadelphia in the race for the lead, as Miami sputtered free throws at the other end. ter leads in each of their previ­ to make it 112-102, effectively No. 5 spot in the East postsea­ through its worst first half of After Iguodala missed a 3, the ous three losses and had a sinking the Raptors’ hopes. son chase. The Heat fell three the season. Sixers got the ball back after a m em orable m eltdow n in The Hawks went oh a 14-8 games behind Atlanta for the Miami held New Orleans to 13 jump ball. But Green missed a 3 Washington last month, blowing run to begin the third quarter, fourth seed in the East. points in the second quarter. from the corner, allowing the a 20-point lead in a damaging erasing the Raptors’ lead and West scored from the top of Problem was, the Heat scored the key, and the Heat — of 11, their worst of any quarter course — gave the ball to Wade. this season, and managed only But he lost the ball, never get­ 30 points at the break. Wade ting a shot away, and Stojakovic was 3-for-11 and the rest of the sealed it with a pair of free Heat weren’t much better, going Which slogan should be on our T-Shirt? throws with 2.3 seconds left. a combined 9-for-24.

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NFL Vick to return to Kansas Write Sports. Email Matt at [email protected] end up back in Leavenworth, Commissioner Roger Goodell Associated Press and w e’ll have to deal with has said only that he will RICHMOND, Va. — Michael the case long distance,” said review Vick’s status after he Vick will head back to a Paul Campsen, one of Vick’s is released from prison. Kansas prison after a judge bankruptcy attorneys. Vick’s bankruptcy plan rejected an effort Tuesday to Vick remained in the would have allowed him to keep the suspended NFL star Suffolk jail late Tuesday keep the first $750,000 of his in Virginia to work on a new afternoon, and it was unclear annual salary. Creditors bankruptcy plan. when he will be returning to would get part of any amount U.S. Bankruptcy Judge the federal penitentiary in over that. Frank J. Santoro denied a Leavenworth, Kan., where he Santoro also was troubled motion Tuesday to require is serving a 23-month sen­ by the plan’s reliance on Vick to attend an April 28 tence for bankrolling a dog- money from speculative film status hearing on his case in fighting ring. Vick is sched­ and book deals to make $1 Newport News. Vick’s uled for transfer to home million in payments that will lawyers had hoped such an confinement in Hampton, Va., be due as soon as the plan order would prompt U.S. on May 21 and for release takes effect, along with mil­ marshals to leave him at the from federal custody July 20. lions in other expenses Vick O L gfm id W im p ^or dWg»/j, prg^graWif Western Tidewater Regional Vick’s lawyers have fre­ would soon face, he calculat­ Jail in southeastern Virginia quently lamented that the ed that Vick would need to wdmgjj arg M grgjW m w orktf jfor until then. distance between their East earn $7.5 million to $8 mil­ Santoro had ordered Vick Cost offices and Leavenworth lion annually to break even to testify in person at a h ear­ has made his case exceeding­ over the next three years. ^g cWogrfwmp DgfWmgw/ mea/ ing last week, but the judge ly difficult to manage. But the only income Vick ruled Tuesday that he did not Campsen said someone from can count on in the near need Vick at the next hearing Vick’s legal team will be future is the $10 an hour he because no evidence will be traveling to Kansas to work will earn in a construction Jjf M grgiW , fJg&lg gwu! ifowr rgjwmg /o presented. Vick and his with him before the status job that is part of his proba­ lawyers are developing a new hearing. tion. plan for the 28-year-old for­ Santoro said Friday that Santoro suggested that a ^gti0W,gjw or mfoi/rw9(W.g(&. mer Atlanta Falcons quarter­ Vick’s plan to repay his cred­ new, more realistic bank­ back to pay back his credi­ itors was not feasible, largely ruptcy plan should start with tors after Santoro rejected because there is no assur­ Vick selling one or both of Vick’s Chapter 11 reorgani­ ance that Vick will be able to the luxury homes and the zation plan on Friday. resume his once-lucrative three cars he wanted to “It just means he’s going to NFL career. NFL keep.

NCAA B a s k e tb a ll

Saint Mary's College Departm ent of Communication Studies. Dance, and Theatre OSU's Griffin going and the Margaret Hill Endowed Chair Visiting Artist Series presents to NBA draft early U til I rim e < ii I i vti 4l w . i v ketball’s player of the year Associated Press after leading the nation with April 14, 7:30 p.m . NORMAN, Okla. — 30 double-doubles and 14.4 Little T h eatre Oklahoma forward Blake rebounds per game while also A lecture and Q and A sessio n w ith th e legen d ary director and/or producer of: Griffin will give up his final averaging a Big 12-best 22.7 two years of eligibility and points. In the NCAA tourna­ Candide West Side Storf^ Sweeney Todd head to the NBA after a soph­ ment, he was even better — A dult - $ 12 The Phantorp of the Opera Showboat Follies omore season that ended with averaging 28.5 points and 15 Companyi —^Cabaret Fiddler on the Roof Evita him being recognized as col­ rebounds to lead the Sooners Sr. Citizen - $10 lege basketball’s top player. to the regional finals, where SMC/ND/HOC Griffin announced his deci­ they lost to eventual national Fac/Sraff/Student - Tony Award Winning theatre director Harold free (w / ID) Prince "belongs on the Mount Rushmore of sion Tuesday at a campus champion North Carolina. living directors" with a record settings 1 Tony news conference alongside “This is the right decision. Awards and over 50 musicals, plays and coach Jeff Capel, saying it In my mind, it’s a no-brainer,” operas to his credit. No other ** person has p ” was time to take his game to Capel said. “It wasn’t a deci­ shaped Broadway as has Prince, and perhaps the next level. sion to really debate because Box Office: no other person can bring to audiences a more Griffin helped the Sooners it’s the right one, and it’s the (574) 284 4626 engaging and Informed account of American MoreauCenter.com win 30 games in a season for best thing for Blake.” only the fifth time in school Griffin got to spend two history, shatter­ more seasons ing the school playing along­ records for dou­ side his older ble-doubles and brother, rebounds along ‘In my mind, it’s a Taylor, after the way. the two “It’s tough to no-brainer. ” teamed up to Now Leasing

SMC G o lf SMC Tennis Belles to start off Saint Mary's takes on Calvin conference play Team looking to improve their record above .500 for the season

the opportunity playing at a against some of the better There is one area of the By NATHANIEL LEE fam iliar venue. By MOLLY SAMMON teams in our conference, and game in particular that has Sports Writer “In college, you don’t get home Sports Writer better prepare ourselves for been emphasized for today’s matches often so we need to what lies ahead in the rest of match and for the remainder The Belles will begin their take advantage of that,” The Belles will travel to the season,” junior Camille of the season. conference schedule tomorrow, Hamilton said. “We really need Grand Rapids, Mich., on Gebert said. “In practice we are really playing the first round of the to tee-off well and get good lines Wednesday to face Calvin in In terms of the competition focusing on doubles and dou­ MIAA Qualifier. in order to take the edge.” hopes of boosting their record that the Knights will provide, bles strategy, because win­ Saint Mary’s will play the first of Saint Mary’s has been led this above .500 on the season. Calvin has put together three ning the three doubles match­ three rounds of the MIAA spring by the trio of sophomores “I am expecting a tough strong victories against es is so important,” sopho­ Qualifier at Blackthorn Golf Rosie O’Conner and Mary Kate match from Calvin,” Belles Lincoln, Bryn Mawr and more Jillian Hurley said. Course, with the final two Boyce, and senior captain coach Dale Campbell said. “It Aquinas. Last year against the rounds played April 24 and 25. Meredith Fantom. O’Conner, may be a battle of who can “Our team has shown Knights, Saint Mary’s was This past weekend Saint Mary’s MIAA conference medalist in the fight and persevere the improvement in winning diffi­ unable to claim a victory, but withdrew from the Trine fall season, shot an 83 in the most.” cult matches,” Campbell said. a new team and a new Invitational due to weather and first round at Trine. Boyce led A very hard schedule in the “1 am expecting them to come approach might change the travel issues. The Belles were in the Belles at the tournament first half of the season has out aggressive in doubles and outcome this season. second place after one round, with an 82, and senior captain given the team an extra boost to be focused against us.” “We have a much stronger trailing only MIAA opponent Meredith Fantom shot an 84. as they move into this chal­ In practice the girls have team than last year, so it Olivet. “Our top player lately has lenging conference match. changed up their normal rou­ would be great for everyone “We were three strokes been Mary Kate Boyce, she has This season, the Belles have tine to better fit what it will to step it up and pull out a behind Olivet, the team we been really solid the last couple played three nationally take to beat Calvin, last win,” Hurley said. needed to beat last weekend, of weeks and we expect her to ranked teams who have pre­ year’s conference runner-up. The Belles will face the but we weren’t playing our continue that,” Hamilton said. pared the team for the MIAA “We have been working on Calvin Knights on the road best,” head coach Mark “Natalie Matuszak and Rosie schedule. improving our fundamentals beginning at 4 p.m. Hamilton said. “We are confi­ O’Conner have also been return­ “I think that playing those of doubles play and trying to dent that everyone’s form is ing to form at the right time tough teams will give us an get off to a good start in Contact Molly Sammon at coming together at the right now, so we look to be competi­ advantage in the long run matches,” Campbell said. [email protected] time, and we can win.” tive.” The No. 12-ranked Belles, The nine MIAA women’s golf who finished second in the teams will compete for the MIAA Championships in the fall league’s automatic berth in the NFL to No. 11 Olivet, also finished NCAA tournament, which will be second this spring at the determined from the first round Southwestern Invite at tomorrow and two rounds in Georgetown, Texas. They will Marshall, Mich, later this month. Raji's agents dispute claims host the first round of the MIAA Qualifier at local Blackthorn Contact Nathaniel Lee at Golf Course, and hope to seize [email protected] Former BO player accused of failing a drug test at scouting event

the NFL has issued a statement draft-eligible players, including Associated Press Store Your Stuff challenging the report initially rumors about test results, begin NEW YORK — The agents rep­ posted on SI.com on Thursday. to circulate every year at this resenting one of the NFL draft’s The Sl.com report, which did time,” the league statement said. Cad or stop on by & reserve today! top prospects, defensive tackle not identify the drug, was attrib­ “Many of these rumors are cir­ B.J. Raji, strongly disputed a uted to unidentified NFL team culated for self-serving reasons, (574)203-0572 report that the former Boston sources. The Web site reported and they are terribly unfair to 6482 Brick Road, South Bond D e o o : Located at Cleveland Rd< & US 20 Bypass, ? minutes from campus College player failed a drug test that Raji’s name will be on a list the players and their families.” 1 at the league’s scouting combine of players who tested positive. Raji’s agents said their client ...... ; ; ...... ; in February. In a statement released by the has not been contacted by the In an e-mail sent to The NFL last week, the league said league or a medical adviser ! Pay No Rent j Associated Press on Tuesday, neither its regarding a positive in April 1 Brian Murphy and Mark 32 team s test. I when you rent by April 29th I Humenik referred to the reports nor the Raji disputed the J (minimum 4 mo, lease) j as “cowardly” and “malicious,” league report in an interview noting their client has not been office “Now, I’m happy the with The Press notified by the NFL of any failed know the Democrat of Santa , Reserve any size truth is out. ” i : 1 now for only $100 1 test. results of Rosa, Calif., in a story drug or ** I ($100 will go towards rent) I “The media reports accusing posted on the newspa­ B.J. of a failed drug test at the steroid B.J. Raji per’s Web site late I limited time only, fetefciim t apply. 1 www.miriistorageclepot.con Combine are false,” Murphy and tests taken NFL draft prospect Monday night. Humenik wrote. “Given the cow­ at the “I couldn’t u n d e r­ ardly attacks and damage to com bine. stand how this rumor B.J.’s character as a result of I n s t e a d , became such a big these vicious rumors, we sin­ players splash in the m edia cerely hope the responsible par­ who test positive are notified in when there was no evidence — ties are discovered and held writing by the independent med­ there was no substance to accountable for their actions.” ical advisers who perform the believe it,” Raji was quoted as Murphy and Humenik, based testing. saying. “Now, I’m happy the in Irvine, Calif., also noted that “Unfortunately, rumors about truth is out.” : HANNAH & FRIENDS

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NHL NCAA Men’s Basketball Hurricanes route Isles 9-0 Arizona hires Xavier

Tuomo Ruutu had two goals the midpoint of the third peri­ Associated Press head coach Sean Miller and Scott Walker, Dwight od, they had as many shots RALEIGH, N.C. — The goals Helminen, Rod Brind’Amour (eight) as Carolina had goals came in bunches for the and Frantisek Kaberle also (eight). also might not be back. Associated Press Carolina Hurricanes. So did scored for the Hurricanes. “I don’t have any explana­ Miller m entioned Wise by the records. They led 3-0 after one period tion,” Danis said. TUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona name when he talked about The Hurricanes matched a and 6-0 after two and held a Anton Babchuk had four lured Xavier's Sean Miller to wanting a coaching staff that club mark with their ninth 57-12 shots advantage — the assists and Dennis Seidenberg Tucson with a five-year con­ already knew Xavier’s system. straight victory by giving the widest differential in franchise added three for the tract that pays him a base "I want our staff to be able to New York Islanders the worst history — in keeping pace with Hurricanes. Carolina contin­ salary of $2 million per year teach people like Nic Wise our beating in franchise history, a Philadelphia in the race for the ued a push for the No. 4 seed plus a $1 million signing system,” the new coach said. 9-0 rout Tuesday night. No. 4 seed in the East. Both in the East by not overlooking bonus. When Livengood said, “I feel Eric Staal had three goals teams have 97 points, but the the NlIL’s worst team three The 40-year-old coach was reasonably sure right now that and an assist, and finished Flyers, who beat Florida 2-1, nights after an emotional win introduced Tuesday as the we have a phenomenal head with a club-record fourth hat have a game in hand. over Pittsburgh that clinched a replacement for Hall of Earner basketball coach,” Miller inter­ trick of the season. Cam Ward Yann Danis stopped just playoff spot. Lute Olson at a news confer­ rupted and said, “You should made 12 saves in setting the seven of 10 shots in the first “This could have been easily ence on the basketball court at be very sure.” team’s single-season mark period before giving way to a game that we could have McKale Center. In five seasons at Xavier, with victory No. 39, and he Joey MacDonald, who made 41 taken a night off, and the guys With his family sitting nearby Miller compiled a 120-47 matched another club mark saves but allowed six goals for came in and prepared and and Olson looking on, Miller record and took four teams to with his sixth shutout while the Islanders. Never before threw everything at them,” said it was “humbling, very the NCAA tournament. His last helping Carolina extend its had they lost by more than Ward said. humbling” to take over from a three teams won the Atlantic franchise-record home-ice eight goals — and they hadn't Their nine-game winning coach who had been successful 10 championship. In 2008, his winning streak to 12. done that since losing 8-0 at streak matched the mark for so long. Musketeers advanced to the “We’re playing the right way. St. Louis in 1988. reached twice by the 2005-06 “It’s also what drives you to Elite Eight. This year’s team We’re playing at a high, com­ “It was just one of those team that won the Stanley Cup, come and take this opportuni­ made it to the regional semifi­ petitive level, and we’re play­ nights when it seemed nothing and Ward broke the mark for ty,” Miller said, “because very nals, and he had potentially his ing like a well-oiled machine,” was going in the right direc­ victories set by that season’s few programs have a single best team yet coming back Staal said. “When you’re confi­ tion,” Islanders coach Scott starter, Martin Gerber, who coach with the legacy that next season. dent and when you’re doing Gordon said. won 38 before Ward supplant­ coach Olson left.” He said it was a wrenching the right things, you’re going The Islanders finished this ed him on his way to the Conn The contract includes incen­ decision to leave a place that to get good results and nights one with more than twice as Smythe Trophy. tives that could add as much as meant so much to him. like tonight.” many penalty minutes as “It’s great, but the most $985,000 to Miller’s annual There were reports that he Erik Cole assisted on all shots. They didn’t hit double important thing is that we’re salary. Those include $175,000 initially turned down the three of Staal’s goals and fin­ figures in shots until there playing some good hockey for reaching the Final Four Arizona job before deciding ished with four assists, while were six minutes left. And by right now,” Ward said. and another $375,000 for win­ Monday to take it, but he said ning the national champi­ Tuesday that “I don’t know if I onship. ever said no.” State rules limit the length of “It just takes some time as the contract, but athletic direc­ the person making the decision tor Jim Livengood said the to be able to figure out what’s school would work to add two right, what’s wrong, and take a more years to the deal after a deep breath and really reflect Stocks have season or two. on it,” Miller If Miller stays said. “Jim was taken a nose dive. at Arizona for “I Mery few programs more at the seven seasons, mercy of me just Unemployment is he would get a have a single coach trying to take a one-time pay­ with the legacy that little bit longer, at its highest rate ment of $2.1 coach Olson left. ” not necessarily million. changing my in decades. Few The money mind as much as things remain a comes from Sean Miller making sure funds generat­ Arizona coach because this is a sure bet in these ed by the ath­ great decision. A letic depart­ new coach shows uncertain ment, including booster dona­ up here, you want him to be tions. Still, the contract must ready to go. economic times. be approved by the Arizona “I know what the expecta­ Board of Regents. tions are. I wanted to make In 23 seasons at Arizona, sure I was that guy.” Except the Olson led the Wildcats to four As for his new staff, Miller Final Four appearances, win­ said he would wait to see if his value of ning the national champi­ lead assistant Chris Mack onship in 1997. would replace him at Xavier. knowledge. But Miller inherits a program “I’m hopeful that that hap­ that’s been in turmoil for two pens. I think it would be a M l years. Olson took a leave of great choice,” Miller said. absence in the 2007-08 season Miller said he would recruit and was temporarily replaced nationally but would not rush by Kevin O’Neill. Olson to fill available scholarships. planned to return last fall, but “We’re going to be selective. shortly before the season Most importantly we have to began he announced his retire­ take the players that can do Invest in Success, ment for health reasons. Russ what we want to do,” he said. Pennell took over as interim “If that’s not the class of 2009, coach. we’re going to be patient and “I’ve known Sean a long take the right ones in the class Combine the value of a graduate degree with the quality time,” Olson said. “I think he’s of 2010." reputation of the University of Louisville and you will gain a solid a young man of great charac­ He said he planned to work ter. I think he’s a community out the remaining Arizona investment that gives you an edge in today’s chaotic market. kind of guy, he’s a family kind players over the next few days. of guy, and an outstanding For Wise, Miller would be his coach, obviously. Fle’s stepping fourth coach in four seasons. Studies show that those with a master’s degree earn on in to a tough situation, but I “One of the things that I take average $400,000 more over their careers than they would with a think if you look back on it, we great pride in and our staff will stepped in to a tough situation, is there’s nothing more impor­ bachelor's degree alone. Those with a doctoral degree have an in- too.” tant than the players, nothing,” creased earning potential on average of $1.3 million more over their The Wildcats made it, barely, Miller said. “It’s not even close. to the NCAA tournament for If you treat the players the careers than if they had a bachelor’s degree only. the 25th consecutive season right way, they’ll run through a and made a surprising run to wall for you. If you do every­ the Midwest Regional semifi­ thing you can to make sure Invest in your success. Learn more about our graduate programs nals before being routed by they develop on and off the at www.graduate.loulsville.edu Louisville. court, in return the team will Junior Chase Budinger build itself.” announced Tuesday that he Miller recalled playing at UNIVERSITY OF was leaving school to make McKale as a point guard for LOUISVILLE himself available for the NBA Pittsburgh. * It's Happening Here. draft. Fellow junior Jordan Hill “Sean Elliott had about seven is expected to do the same. dunks in a row,” he said. “It The University of LouiavIM# is an equal opportunity institution. Junior point guard Nic Wise was so loud in this building.” Wednesday, April 8, 2009 The Observer ♦ SPORTS page 21

M e n ’s G olf NHL Irish seek leader Rangers improve playoff hopes

just going to focus on playing up the puck each time before Associated Press a really good game and win,” the New York captain scored. at Robert Kepler NEW YORK — The Eastern Henrik Lundqvist said after a The Rangers (41-30-9) can Conference playoff race is not 24-save effort. even earn a playoff spot if the for the faint of heart. In the The Rangers’ playoff Panthers lose once in regula­ upperclassman, junior Doug course of a night, a period, a chances didn’t look nearly as tion time. By MICHAEL BLASCO Fortner, consistently in their line­ shift, postseason hopes can go good just hours earlier when “It was a big night for us,” Sports Writer up. Freshmen and sophomores from likely to lousy. they limped home on a 1-3-1 Lundqvist said. “Going into have taken the lion’s share of The New York Rangers and skid and found themselves this game we knew we had to After disappointing showings in starts throughout the spring, with Montreal Canadiens went tied in points with the Florida win. its previous two tournaments, mixed results. Sophomore Jeff head to head Tuesday night, Panthers at the postseason “We are going to go for it Notre Dame is working to put Chen and freshman Max Scodro and the fortunes of both cutoff. New York had a slight Thursday. It is a big game together a solid showing on have each had solid springs, but changed in a heartbeat. edge because of one more again. We have a great oppor­ Saturday at the Robert Kepler the team has been inconsistent on Chris Drury scored a pair of win. tunity to play great now and Intercollegiate at Ohio State’s the whole. goals and the Rangers took By beating the Canadiens go into the playoffs feeling Scarlet Course in Columbus, Ohio. Kubinski admitted the lack of a advantage of the Canadiens’ and getting help from the really good.” The Irish, who played four tour­ steady leader has been a weak careless defense and suspect Flyers, who beat Florida 2-1, Nik Antropov shook off a naments in only 17 days last spot for Notre Dame lately. goaltending for a 3-1 victory the Rangers can think about knee injury to get into the month, hit the links this weekend “I’m looking for someone to on Tuesday night. catching Montreal for seventh lineup and scored with a dive against softer competition than step up with fire and determina­ If New York wins either of place instead of worrying against goalie Carey Price, they have faced this spring. tion and say, ‘Follow me. I’ll show its two remaining games about the ninth-place who played for the first time Still, Irish Jim Kubinski is hop­ you how to win,”’ Kubinski said. against the Philadelphia Panthers. in four games following a bout ing that his team tees off like a “We need that. A coach can set Flyers — starting at home Drury gave the Rangers a 1- w ith the flu and m ade 41 team on a mission. the tone but players must also Thursday night — the 0 lead in the first period and saves. “I’d like to see our guys with a push each other.” Rangers will be in the playoffs stretched their advantage to Canadiens defenseman little more fire than we’ve exhibit­ The Robert Kepler for a fourth straight year. 3-1 in the second with his Mathieu Dandenault scored ed in our last two events,” Intercollegiate features a less “We’re probably not going 22nd goal. Canadiens defense- for the second straight night Kubinski said. “We played soft the demanding field than the Irish to focus on clinching. We’re man Mike Komisarek coughed in a losing cause. last couple of weeks. Win or lose, have faced in recent tourna­ I’d like to see more Notre Dame ments. The 7,455-yard, par 71 spirit, more toughness.” course, however, is one of the Notre Dame opened its spring toughest venues in the collegiate Before long, both Shannon As Notre Dame’s season slate with solid showings over circuit and should give a young Mathews and senior Katie nears its end, lopsided victo­ Spring Break (second at the Notre Dame squad enough Doubles Potts had given Notre Dame a ries like this one bring prom­ Palmas del Mar Intercollegiate, headaches. continued from page 24 5-0 lead, clinching the victory ise and momentum for the fifth at the Border Olympics), but The Irish tee off with two and the team’s 20th win postseason. The team will finished dead last at the presti­ rounds Saturday morning, before sweep, juniors Kali Krisik and against only four losses. Potts look to win again in similar gious Schenkel Invitational and concluding play on Sunday. The Cosmina Ciobanu won 8-5. won the closest match of the fashion Saturday against were sunk by a late collapse at tournaments marks Notre Dame’s Getting the Irish their sec­ day, winning 2-6, 6-4, 1-0. Texas A&M in th e ir final the FAU Spring Break return to the links after a two- ond point, No. 36 Frilling Giving the Irish a sniff of a home match of the regular Championship. week break. rolled to a 6-0, 6-1 victory, sweep victory, Krisik won in season. After the loss of their only sen­ and Ciobanu followed suit three sets, but No. 35 Tefft ior, Josh Sandman, to injury, the Contact Michael Blasco at with a 6-1, 6-2 victory to give was upset 2-6, 6-4, 1-0 at No. Contact Douglas Farmer at Irish have featured only one [email protected] Notre Dame a 3-0 lead. 1 singles. [email protected]

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team in both categories and ND Track & Field passing her last season stats Guerrera of 33 ground balls and 32 continued from page 24 caused turnovers. Dominating the goal for the points leader with 62 this sea­ Irish is goalkeeper Erin Irish shuffle lineup for Ole Miss son, giving her 287 for her Goodman. The senior has career. made 104 saves out of 302 (Tournament], That’s our goal. meter race, sophomore Erica Junior Gina Scioscia and shots faced this season, allow­ By MICHAEL BLASCO That’s our focus, and then Watson finished first with a sophomore Ansley Stewart led ing only 125 goals. Her save Sports Writer after that we’ll try to get some time of 36:48, and teammates the Irish attack alongside percentage of 45.4 percent is more people into the NCAAs.” Emily Wauford and Kari Byers over the weekend. ninth in the Big East, two Notre Dame will look to con­ Still, the competition at Ole Johnson finished second and Scioscia had two goals and behind Orange goalkeeper Liz tinue its run of solid outdoor Miss will not let Notre Dame third, giving the Irish a sweep three assists against Hogan’s 46.7 percent. Over showings as the spring season pick up any easy wins. A deep of the top spots. Cincinnati, and Stewart tal­ the weekend Goodman helped rolls on at the Ole Miss and talented field, headed by Freshman Natalie Geiger lied a career-high four goals. the Irish defense in allowing Invitational in Oxford, Miss. host Mississippi, will lineup also had an impressive week­ Against Louisville, Scioscia only 13 goals in the two The strong field will provide a against the Irish. end, winning the 400 and fin­ had three goals and an assist, matches. stiff challenge to a reshuffled “The Ole Miss [Invitational] ishing fourth in the 200 and Stewart scored two goals “It’s going to be a battle this Irish lineup. should be a pretty solid sprints. of her own. weekend. It’s always a really Irish coach Joe Piane, in meet,” Piane said. “Obviously For the men, first place fin­ Scioscia leads the team in competitive game and we’re preparation for a meet at St. we’re looking out for ishes went to the 4x400 relay points this season with 63 on really looking forward to it,” Antonio College in Los Mississippi, among some oth­ team and also to freshman 38 goals and 25 assists, and is Coyne said. Angeles early next week, will ers. It’ll be a very good meet Jonathan Rincon in the 800. second in the Big East in Looking to keep their win­ field a depleted lineup for the with great competition in a Both the men’s and women’s points per game. ning streak going over the Ole Miss competition. great venue.” teams have put up strong Taking over the Irish Easter weekend, Notre Dame “We’ll do fine,” Piane said. The event comes after a numbers in the wake of an defense this season is senior will face the Orange in “We’re taking some kids and strong opening to the outdoor indoor campaign that pro­ captain and preseason All-Big Syracuse on Saturday at 12 putting them in places they season for Notre Dame, who duced two Irish All- East team selection Shannon p.m. haven’t really com peted in took nine individual events at Americans. Burke. Burke already has before. We’re going to get a the Mike Pohlein Invitational posted 34 ground balls and 22 Contact Meaghan Veselik at few more people qualified and last week. Contact Michael Blasco at caused turnovers, leading the mveselO 1 @sain tmarys.edu prepared for the Big East In the women’s 10,000- [email protected]

nance, the team’s greatest success this season has been DePaul at the plate, where the Irish Minors continued from page 24 have erupted for a combined continued from page 24 ______31 runs over their last four “Bargar has kind of been games. and only one out. senior Jeremy our first game girl and Jody Freshman Dani Miller and Barnes grounded into a double has been the second game girl junior Christine Lux have led play to end the first inning. and it’s really been working the charge for the Irish, com­ Unfortunately for the Irish, that out for us for the most part,” ing up with clutch hits and is the closest they would come to Gumpf said. “A lot of great taking full advantage of the scoring again the rest of the teams ride one pitcher the mistakes of opposing pitchers. way. entire year, it’s awesome to be Miller leads the team with a Notre Dame’s offense strug­ able to coach two of them. I’m .434 batting average and nine gles came with its inability to expecting big-time, dominat­ doubles, while Lux has belted adjust to the professional pitch­ ing performances from them eight home runs and driven in ing and use of wooden bats. In .. • . on Wednesday.” 29 runs. fact, Casey’s single was the only Bargar enters today’s dou­ “I just think they’re confi­ hit recorded by the Irish in the PHIL HUDELSON/The Observer Junior outfielder AJ. Pollock swings against Toledo in a 11-7 bleheader with an ERA of dent right now,” Gumpf said. contest. victory at Frank Eck Stadium on April 1. 1.70 and an opponent batting “I don’t know if it’s timing or In the bottom half of the average of .224. She struck whatever you want to call it. inning, the Silverhawks wasted out seven last Sunday against They’re swinging the bats little time scoring four runs of six frames. That run came for The Irish will return to colle­ Seton Hall. really well and they’re com­ their own off sophomore Todd the Silverhawks in the third giate play when they take on Not to be outdone, Valdivia fortable up to bat.” Miller, who started the game for inning off freshman reliever Cincinnati in a three-game set turned in one of her best per­ The Irish will hope to main­ the Irish. Notre Dame’s defense Steve Sabatino. Thursday in Cincinnati. Notre formances of the year on tain that confidence at the behind Miller also had a shaky Notre Dame’s bullpen had a Dame is currently tied for fourth Saturday. The sophomore car­ plate when they take the field inning, making two errors that strong outing Tuesday, pitching in the Big East with a 5-4 ried a no-hitter against at Melissa Cook Stadium resulted in two unearned runs. six innings and allowing just one record, while the Bearcats are Pittsburgh into the fourth and today at 4 p.m. After an explosive first inning, run on four hits. The Irish used tied for ninth at 3-6. finished the game with a the scoring came to a halt with a total of six different pitchers career-high 14 strikeouts. Contact Chris Masoud at just one run being scored for an inning each in relief of Contact Alex Barker at Despite their pitching domi­ cmasoud@nd,edu between both teams in the final Miller. [email protected]

Tar Heels 20-7. Notre Dame, MLB on the other hand, beat both GWLL teams 11-6 and 9-7, respec­ continued from page 24 tively. A win would move the Irish Keppinger leads Astros past Cubs Charley Dickenson leads to 3-0 in conference and, with Denver with 30 points on the only two additional GWLL season, despite tallying just games remaining, put them in Acquired from Cincinnati fifth. It landed in a section of 10 goals. Senior midfield Joey very good position for the Associated Press last week, Keppinger snapped Berkman fans who dress up in Murray leads the squad in conference playoffs. HOUSTON — Jeff his bat and stumbled out of puma costumes in honor of that department with 20. Notre Dame will face off in Keppinger’s broken-bat single the box on his grounder the slugger’s nickname, “Big The Irish and Pioneers have Denver at 1:30 p.m. on in the 10th inning off closer between third and shortstop Puma.” The group of more played two common oppo­ Saturday. Kevin Gregg gave the Houston that scored Rodriguez. than a half-dozen waved the nents on the season so far — Astros a 3-2 victory over the Houston earned its first win paws of their mustard yellow Bellarmine and North Chicago Cubs on Tuesday of the season after the Cubs and white costumes and Carolina. Denver beat the Contact Sam Werner at night. won 4-2 on Monday behind jumped around wildly as Knights 12-9, but fell to the [email protected] Hunter Pence homered and Carlos Zambrano. Pence circled the bases. Michael Bourn had an RBI sin­ Aaron Miles reached base Kaz Malsui tripled later in gle for the Astros, who carried with two outs in the top of the the inning before Ryan a 2-1 lead into the eighth 10th on a throwing error by Dempster walked Rodriguez. before Alfonso Soriano hit a Tejada at shortstop. Doug Dempster got out of the inning long home run off LaTroy Brocail (1-0) retired Soriano when Berkman struck out. Hawkins. for the third out. Ryan Theriot doubled and Ivan Rodriguez opened the Astros closer Jose Valverde scored on a single by Derrek bottom of the 10th with an pitched a scoreless ninth with Lee in the third inning to infield single down the third- two strikeouts. He was helped make it 1-0 Cubs. base line, his first hit with out when Tejada grabbed a Dempster sailed through the Recycle Houston after starting the sea­ grounder by Reed Johnson, first few innings and didn’t son 0-for-7. Lance Berkman spun all the way around and allow a hit until a single by followed with another single threw out Johnson at first. Tejada with two outs in the off Neal Cotts (0-1) before Soriano’s homer bounced off fourth. The Observer. Cubs m anager Lou Piniella the railroad tracks atop the Dempster, who had a career- brought in Gregg. wall in left-center. He also high 17 wins and made the Rodriguez advanced to third homered on the second pitch All-Star team last season, when pinch-hitter Jason of Monday night’s game. gave up six hits and two runs Michaels died out to center. Bourn put the Astros on top with five strikeouts in six Miguel Tejada was intention­ 2-1 with his RBI single in the innings. ally walked, loading the bases sixth. Angel Guzman struck out for Keppinger, who entered as Pence tied it at 1 with a two in a scoreless seventh for a pinch-runner in the ninth. homer to left-center in the the Cubs. Wednesday, April 8, 2009 The Observer ♦ TODAY page 23

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Silverhawks stymie Illinois 6-1 Irish in exhibition win on the road By ALEX BARKER Assistant Sports Editor By DOUGLAS FARMER Despite striking first oft’ the bat Sports Writer of sophomore David Casey in the first inning, Notre Dame’s offen­ Notre Dame reached the 20- sive woes resulted in a 5-1 defeat win mark against Illinois on at the hands of the South Bend Tuesday. The 6-1 victory in Silverhawks, the Single-A affiliate Champagne was never in of the Arizona Diamondbacks, in doubt. the second annual Silver vs. Gold To open the match, the Irish exhibition game. swept the doubles point. The Proceeds from the game’s tick­ team’s doubles domination et sales were given to the Ara has been encouraging all sea­ Parseghian Medical Research son long and yesterday’s Foundation, which fights match was no different. Niemann-Pick Type-C disease. Junior Colleen Rielley and The Irish jumped on the freshman Shannon Mathews Silverhawks in the top half of the earned the first victory 8-3. first inning when Casey singled to The No. 3 pairing of senior right field to drive home class­ Kelcy Tefft and freshman mate Golden Tate and give the Kristy Frilling clinched the Irish an early 1-0 lead. doubles point with a 9-7 victo­

With runners at the corners VANESSA GEMPIS/The Observer ry of their own. To take the Notre Dame sophomore pitcher Todd Miller delivers against Toledo in an 11-7 Irish win at see MINORS/page 22 home on April 1. Miller started Tuesday in the Irish’s 5-1 loss to the South Bend Silverhawks. see DOUBLES/page 21

W o m e n ’s La c r o s se Second in conference on the line as team takes on Syracuse

matchups, to place them in a Cincinnati and Louisville, by really hard worker, very the Bearcats and seven points By MEAGHAN VESELIK tie for second in the confer­ scores of 16-5 and 20-8, unselfish, and has definitely (five goals and two assists) Sports Writer ence with the Orange (9-3, 4- respectively. has worked hard to get where versus the Cardinals. Byers’ 1 Big East). For her efforts in the victo­ she is,” Coyne said. “To be five goals at Louisville gave The No. 10 Irish are back on “Syracuse is a huge rivalry, ries, junior defender Rachael honored in the Big East, her 50 for the season, making the field Saturday as they and we’ve never beaten them Guerrera earned Big East which is a very competitive her the first player in Notre travel to Syracuse to take on in the Carrier Dome, so I defensive player of the week conference, is a true te sta ­ Dame history to score 50 or the No. 8 Orange in their fifth think it’s time to start a new honors. Guerrera had nine ment to her hard work.” more goals in a four seasons. straight Big East game. tradition,” Irish coach Tracy ground balls, two draw con­ In both games, senior cap­ Earlier this season Byers also Notre Dame (11-2, 4-1 Big Coyne said. trols and six caused turnovers tain Jillian Byers led the Irish became Notre Dame’s all-time East) has won its last three Over the past weekend, the in the two games. offense with six points (five games, all conference Irish took down both “Rachael [Guerrera] is a goals and an assist) against see GUERRERA/page 22

M e n ’s La c r o s se N D S o ftball ND looks for tenth straight Squad travels to face

By SAM WERNER Big East leader DePaul Associate Sports Editor East rankings. DePaul’s 22- By CHRIS MASOUD The Irish will hit the road game home winning streak this weekend and try and run Sports Writer just came to an end on their school-record unbeaten Saturday as Seton Hall start to 10-0 when they take In the Big East, each game handed the Blue Demons on Denver in the Rocky is just as important as the their first league loss of the Mountain Lacrosse Showdown next. But when the Irish season. at Invesco Field Saturday. take on defending confer­ Irish coach Deanna Gumpf No. 4 Notre Dame (9-0, 2-0 ence champions DePaul said the team will not Great Western Lacrosse today, the outcome of the change its approach to League) will be playing on the doubleheader will mean just accommodate DePaul’s road for the first time in three a little bit more to a team recent success. weeks, registering home wins coming into its own. “We p re p a re for all 15 over Bellarmine, Villanova Notre Dame (21-12, 7-2 teams the same way we’ve and Air Force in between. Big East) is currently riding been preparing all year, and The Irish defense has been a hot streak, having won 13 that’s just working on the their calling card so far this DAN JACOBS/The Observer of its last 15 games to rise to fundamentals,” Gumpf said. season, giving up a stalwart Irish midfielder Zach Brenneman makes a run against Villanova third overall in the confer­ Led by the pitching tan­ 6.87 goals per game. The during a 9-7 Notre Dame win on March 31. ence. The Irish are coming dem of senior Brittney unit, led by senior netminder off an impressive weekend Bargar and sophomore Jody Scott Rodgers was especially players with over 20 points ior midfield Grant Krebs close of play, splitting a double- Valdivia, the Irish will look stout Saturday against the on the year, and one — senior behind at 17 each. header with Pittsburgh on to maintain their dominance Falcons, giving up only four midfielder Peter Christman — The P io n eers (6-5, 1-1 Saturday and sweeping on the mound against a dan­ goals en route to a 10-4 win. at 19. Junior attack Neal GWLL) rely on four players Seton Hall on Sunday. gerous DePaul lineup that Scoring hasn’t been much of Hicks leads the team with 26 for most of their offensive The Blue Demons (20-8, 8- has amassed 24 home runs a problem for Notre Dame points and senior attack Ryan production. Junior midfield 1) have picked up where this season. either. Averaging 11.56 goals Hoff leads the team in goals they left off last season, cur­ per game, the Irish have four with 18, with Hicks and jun­ see GWLL/page 22 rently sitting atop the Big see DEPAUL/page 22