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"j i I • • :~ .~ 1 . ·----- [ ' '- ~ Student Senate allows write-in candidates on today's election ballot By CAROL CAMP candidates) is inhibiting the Senior StaffReporter democratic process." He added. "If the Senate The Senate last night approved represents the students and the the write-in candidacy of student good of the students, and respects body president and vice president students as its basis for being here. contenders Chapin Engler and John then it should allow us to he write· Dardis. ins." Senate confirmation of the ticket's Debate on both sides was heated. legitimacy means students will be On the aftlrmative side, Grace Hall able to vote for Engler and Dardis by president Pete DiChara commented, writing the phrase "The Alternative" "I think they should he allowed to be on their ballots. write-ins- T any student who goes to Accompanied by several suppor­ Notre Dame should ht· allowed to ters, Engler and Dardis pleaded their get votes." case before the Senate. Acknowledg­ Student Body Vice President Peg­ ing "we've never done anything like gy Prevoznik concurred. "Their case this," Engler explained he decided should be considered singly ... after Chapin Engler, right, student body presidential to seek oftlce because he had a bad all, they did go through proper chan· candidate and his running mate john Dardin, dent Senate meeting. The Senate decided that experience when he transferred to nels to petition the Senate." with glasses, plead their case to get on today's bal­ write-in votes for the pair would be legal on(y if Notre Dame: Opponents to the measure were lot as write-in candidates during last night's Stu- "The Alternative" were written on the ballot. "I knew I would do something equally vehement in their argu­ about the transfer situation - I want ments. Senator Bob Riley noted "the to do something about something I reason for not allowing write -in see as wrong.. " votes is not just whimsical - it's to New Saint Mary's library having make rules for everybody who's run­ Engler also stated that when ap­ pointed to serve as the off-campus ning. Allowing write-ins throws out representative to the Sophomore all those rules." drainage and heating malfunctions Advisory Council, he "couldn't do Perhaps the most vocal opponent anything because the system needs was Ombudsman Director Andy By JOAN GffiLIN more heat in a more effective way cable. The water then refroze and to be decentralized." Finally, Engler Tucker. Citing the cases of three News Staff was the main goal of the engineers, formed a dam of some sort, not became so frustrated with "the sys­ Senate candidates who were not Saint Mary's new S6 million who brought in two large unit allowing the water to flow properly tem" that he dropped out of the Uni­ allowed to campaign because they library has been experiencing heaters, now located at the entrance into the gutters. The water backed versity for a semester. had missed the deadline for declar­ several drainage and heating mal­ to the library. up on the shingles and created the ing their candidacies, Tucker ob­ functions in recent months and offi­ Evan Woollen Associates of In­ leakage problems." Vice presidential candidate John served there was "no real reason to cials are blaming the harsh South dianapolis were the architects for The gutters on the roof did, in fact. Dardis told the Senate that although waive the write-in candidates rule, Bend winter for the problems. the library. Tom Weigel, one of the have the capacity to hold melted he understood the "rationale" be- nor is there any reason to believe the Final inspection of the Cushwa­ architects on the project, said, " The snow and ice, but no one could have hind the election rules, such rules pubidty (announcing potential can­ Leighton Library will occur this heating system has been revised and anticipated the heavy snow and sub­ nevertheless impede the function­ didates' attendance at mandatory Thursday, according to Lowell Bar­ we have increased the flow of hot zero temperatures this winter. " The ing of the democratic process: meetings) was inadequate." ber, Saint Mary's Executive Assistant water through the heating pipes at building is so well-insulated and so "Rules are supposed to facilitate In addition, "I thi.1k the Senate es­ to the Controller of Plant Opera­ the perimeter ofthe building." energy efficient that the heat from democracy, not inhibit it... in this tablished a dangerous precedent tions. In regards to the leaking problem see LIBRARY, page 4 case, the nile (prohibiting write-in see SENATE, page 4 The library, dedicated on Sept. 3, in the library, Weigel explained the 1982, has suffered no other buildup of ice at the head of the roof problems thus far. Last winter was downspouts has been worked on for very mild, and the improper several monthes now. The answer to Marines to leave Beirut by March Associated Press ficial who spoke only on condition spokesman Larry Speakes said Presi­ drainage and heating problems were the problem was installing heat he remain anonymous. dent Reagan was moving toward a not recognized until the onset of this cables in the downspouts to help WASHINGTON- The Reagan ad­ "The clock started then," added withdrawal of the Marines to the year's harsh weather. "Obviously, melt the ice and snow that had ac­ ministration has set in motion plans this official, who said the decision ships within 30 days and "we will do there was no opportunity last year to cumulated and was leaking into the to withdraw the U.S. Marines from was made after Defense Secretary so if it is consistent with the political test the adequacy of the heating building at the seams. Lebanon before mid-March, officials Caspar Weinberger delivered the and military situation." problem," Barber said. Weigel said "The ice was being said yesterday. Environmental Systems Design of heated in the valleys of the roof, in "The White House has made a Pentagon's proposal for withdraw- On Sunday, Weinberger said Chicago, prepared an extensive contact with the slate. Melting snow decision to get the Marines out of ing the Marines to the White House "substantial numbers (of Marines) study on the heating problem. They flowed down the downspouts, but Beirut and on the amphibious ships last Friday. should be out by the end of this Such a timetable would bring the month, and probably it is perfectly made a diagram of two sections: the then hit the cold air at the edge of offshore within 30 days from last 1,200-1,300 Marines serving in the feasible the entire operation can be tower and the ground floor. Adding the roof, where there was no heating Saturday," said an administration of------multinational force from their posi- completed within less than 30 days." tions at the Beirut International Air- port to the ships by March 12. Sources said Weinberger gave Elections held today for student Officials said last week a relatively three options to the White House on small number of U.S. military per­ Friday for withdrawing the troops - sonnel, perhaps 200 or so, would one for a brief pullout la~ting a few body president, district senators remain to guard the U.S. embassy, days, a second for a withdrawal taking 30 days, and a third that In Western circles, they call this Breen-Phillips. District 2: Breen-Phillips, train the Lebanese army and handle would stretch the process out, pos­ emocratic phenomenon election •Chris Tayback, a junior from Holy Cavanaugh, Zahm, Farley, Keenan communications and other tasks. Earlier yesterday, White House sibly over several months. ~,day. Cross, and Kelly Fitzgerald, a junior and Stanford halls. ----, Undergraduate students at Notre from Farley. •Pat Browne, a Stanford sophomore. Dame can vote today for a new stu­ A write-in ticket calling them­ • Doug O'Brien, a Cavanaugh junior. dent body president and vice presi- selves "The Alternative" was ap­ dent, and they also will elect five proved last night by the Student District 3: Badin, Dillon, Fisher, new senators. Senate. The approval was needed be­ Howard, Lyons, Morrissey, Voting will take place during meal cause the candidates did not submit Pangborn an9 Carroll halls. l.hours in the halls: II: 15 am. to 1 :3? ·a petition on time. The ticket is: •Dan McNamara, a Morrissey junior. tp.m. and 4:30p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Judt- •Chapin Engler, a junior from Dillon, •Mark Rolincik, a Morrissey fresh- cial board members fr t om each hall and John Dardis, a junior who lives man. will monitor the voting. Students off campus. District 4: Flanner, Grace, who live off campus can vote in the Pasquerilla West and Pasquerilla The candidates for Student Senate LaFortune Student Center this after- East. are: noon. •Tom Abood, a junior from Flanner. ~ Graduating seniors are eligible to District 1: Alumni, Walsh, Lewis, gvote. Sorin, St. Ed's and Holy Cross halls. District 5: Off-campus. i The candidates for student body •Javier Oliva. president and vice president are: •Paul Healy, a St. Ed's junior. Write-in votes are not counted Standing besides a bullet-riddled stop sign a French soldierfro mAP •Rob Bertino, a junior from Alumni, •Doug Wurth, a freshman moving to unless specifically approved by the the Second RIMA peers through binoculars at the green line divid­ Itnd Cathy David, a junior from . Alumni. Student Senate. ing East from West Beirut. . - .. The Observer Tuesday, February 14, 1984 - page 2. ------· In Brief The voters are smarter

English playboy Michael Telling, accused than you think of munkrin!o\ his Amnican-born wife, was committed for trial yes­ terday in Crown Court - the final step before the trial gets under­ way in Exett·r. Mr~. Tdling's headless body was t()llnd in a forest in Several weeks of campaign rhetoric come to an end southwest En!o\land last September. Telling was arrested when au­ today here at Notre Dame as student voters hasten off to thorities uncovered the torso's head in a garage at the couple's the ballot box. The importance of putting a check by a luxury home in West Wycombe, :H miles northwest of London. candidate's name on the ballot will not come home to Margaret Fosmoe ~ Australian-born Telling, 33. was ordered held without bail, but no roost for many months until some burning campus Managing_ Editor trial date was set. Mrs. Telling, the former Monika Elizabeth issue will demand a united student response. For exact­ W.t Zumsteg, .26, was originally from Calit(lrnia, and her parents, Louis ly this reason. the privilege of casting a ballot should -----,-~,n-s-:"id-=-e--=r=-u-e-s-;d-a""':"'}'j' ~ - and Elsa Zumstt·g, live in Santa Rosa, Calif. She and Telling, a cousin never be taken lightly. of multimillionaire meat tycoon Lord Vestey, had been married 18 The responsibilities of the next student body presi­ mnths when the murder was discovered. Telling, an avid racing fan, dent and vice president will bear more heavily on dum or by any other means. Docs this indicate that the lived the lift: of a country squire with his wife. -AP today's winners than on many of the offices' previous student body is considered bright cnought to vote a occupants. With the University considering major candidate into office, but not astute enough to aid in the President Ricardo de Ia Espriella or reforms in the alcohol and final exams policy, among decision-making process of the University? Panama resignt·d yesterday and the Supreme Court swore in Vice other items, next year's officers will have much of their The student body president, vice president and stu­ Presidt·ntjorgt· llluc:ca to replace him. lllueca also is President of the work cut out for them. dent senators are going to have to start seeking student 39th U.N. Gent·ral Assembly. There was no immediate explanation One priority of student government will have to be input. The fundamental intelligence and interest of the of the change in leadership, which came three months before the reestablishing the Senate as a representation of the stu­ average Notre Thlme student must be recognized. prt·sidential election schedult.-d for May 6- the first since a coup in dent body. The duties of student body president do not We are often told that Notre Dame students are 1968. The National Guard, Panama's army, has ruled the country involve arbitration between students and ad­ supposed to be the best and the brightest. This doesn't either directly or through selected presidents since the coup. -AP ministrators. The office of exclude those who choose student body president was not to become office­ The Michiana Mathematics Contest for designed to represent the seekers. Simply because a Women will be held at Saint Mary's Madeleva Hall on March 31. The consensus of the students student opts not to ruf\ for eighth annual contest is partially funded by the Bendix Corp. and who elected him. office doesn't mean hili or organized by the Saint Mary's mathematics department. It includes In order to regain student her ideas are any ,less individual and team competition in geometry, algebra, and advanced trust and respect, the next feasible or important. mathematics. Information is available through Don Balka of the student body president will Campaign obligations do matlwmatics department at 284-4496. -The Observer have to initiate a dramatic not end immediately after reversal of the current drift the ballots arc counted. Any Funneling illegal money from El Salvador's of student politics. Radical current lack of faith in stu­ black market into Miami banks is a tactic many Salvadoran business­ as it may sound, the new of­ dent government may very man are using to elude government rules that limit use of scarce ficers are going to have to well be attributable to a lack foreign l'apital for necessities, according to a secret U.S. study. The listen to the students who of faith in the student body study, prepared by an outside consulting firm for the U.S. Agency for elected them before they on the part of student International Development, suggests overhauling Salvadoran determine Senate policy on representatives. banking and enforcing anti-black market laws to reduce corruption. major issues. The number of This year's Student Senate The abuses cited in the I 00-page report could undermine congres­ student privileges which are has been characterized by sional support for President Reagan's request for more U.S. currently teetering on the the inability or unwilling­ economic aid to El Salvador, which is fighting a civil war with leftist brink of extinction illustrate ness to take a strong stand guerrillas. Reagan wants S674 million for 1984 and 1985. -AP the way an estranged stu­ , ,¥J.III· on any major issues. The dent body is an endangered student body. Senate will ... ontinue to be largely ineffectual until it is Lie-detector tests conducted on John z. De Lorean The voters know more about what is happening at able to present a stand to the administration and back it were refused yesterday as evidence by a federal judge who said the Notre Dame than many campus politicians realize. And up with proof of student support. automaker's constant body movements during the tests made the the students would like to have their opinions known.. If Listen to the voters. results questionable. U.S. District judge Robert Takasugi, who will they didn't, why would up to 65 percent (last year's pn·side over De Lorean's cocaine trafficking trial, refused specifical­ figure) of undergraduates bother to cast a vote in the ly to admit a test commissioned by defense attorneys that showed first place? For all the talk about a self-absorbed, apat­ De Lorean to be truthful. But attorneys said later the ruling also hetic student body there are a remarkable number of prevented the use of a government test that showed De Lorcan to be people who keep themselves well-informed on campus lying. Takasugi, himself a trained polygrapher, ruled against the issues. Perhaps it is characteristic of a self-absorbed, ddl.·nst". noting that lk Lorean's attorneys tried to explain away the apathetic student government to attribute such The views expressed in the Iflside cotun{n body movements that were clearly visible on videotapes. -AP qualities to its constituents. are the views ofthe author, and do not neces­ Interested parties have had to hunt around sarily reflect the views of the editorial board 0 at a meeting Sunday with a~ ·I;;lian PopeJ hn Paul II, Nicuwland Science Hall for the mysterious site of the or staff. sot'l'lT team, said sports can serve as a powerful tool for moral and weekly Student Senate meeting long enough. It's time social education. "I am convinced that sports ... can be a potent for campus leaders to go in search of the student body. factor in moral and social education, both on the personal and com­ Not once this year was a comprehensive probe of stu­ munity kvcl," he told the players of Torino, a professional team from dent opin t ion attempted. No single all-inclusive survey the: northern city ofTurin. "I rc:mind you not to consider the activity of the student body was conducted, through a referen- as an t'tlll in it~df. but ratht·r as a precious element that is the fruit of tht· integration of physical with spiritual gifts," he said. The meeting • wa~ hdd in the Vatican Throne Roon·.._ -AP ***************** a un1que Notre Dame has received $102,000 to ~Buy· : establish a special Memorial Lihrary collection consisting of books * ~ opportunity on dtemicalt·ngineering. The collc:crion is a gift of Franklin E. Eck, president of Advanct·d Drainage Systems in Columbus, Ohio, and a : r.--observer ~ for 19·H Notrt· Dame gr;1duate. -The Ohsen•er ,. I , ... -Math: Majors/Minors­

Saint Mary's Class of '87 voted tht·msclvcs some ~ otlkt·r~ yt·stnday as Jeanne llcller ( Prn;. ), Angie llundmen ( V.Pres ). i~.ilass~iedsi Betsy Burke (Sec.), and Jill Gillig ( l'rt·as.) won a decisive victory in till' run-off election. Thq· solidly ddeatt·d the team of Michelle <:okman ( l'rt·s. ).Jenny Blanz( \'. Prt·s. ), Sara llonningford ( St·c. ), and ,..* -, ~z·) --tt~ Patty Curran ( Trt·a~.) by t·apturing 63 pt·rcent of the vote. Coleman, ~ Blanz. llonningti,nl and Curran obtainnl !l7 percent. Election Com­ * • missioner Ann :vtaric: Kollman was pleased with tht· amount of voter ***************** tumout. Ahout 'i'i pt·rt-cnt oftht· Frt·shman class voted. as opposed to a rnudt lowt·r JKrlTntagl· in the recent Freshman Council dec­ tons. -The ( Jhsert•er

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Associated Press cooperation," said White House welcomed his statement that spokesman Larry Speakes. despite the many differences be­ Speakes said Bush would stress tween the Soviet Union and the WASHINGTON - The Reagan ad­ "our commitment to peace and in United States, "today it is more im­ mtmstration said yesterday it particular to the search for mutually portant than ever before to multiply wanted to join the new Soviet acceptable agreements" during his our efforts toward mutual under­ leader, Konstantin U. Chernenko, in discussions in Moscow. standing." achieving "constructive coopera­ In his first speech in his new post, tion" but emphasized that improv­ Chernenko said the Soviet Union The State Department said, ing relations between the would match any security threat "These are our goals as well. What is superpowers "has to b t e a two-way from the "hot heads of militant ad· needed is to move from words to street." venturists" in the West. deeds in building a more con· With Vice President George Bush "We can very well see the threat !lructive ll.S.-Sovict relationship." heading for Moscow to represent created today to humankind by the President Reagan at the funeral of reckless, adventurist actions of im­ As for the po.ssihility of an early Soviet President Yuri V. Andropov, perialism's aggressive forces," he meeting between Reagan and Cher­ officials in Washington said the said. "We do not intend to dictate nenko, Department spokesman John United States would welcome dis­ our will to others. but we will not Hughes reiterated the administra­ cussions with Soviet leaders. But the permit the military equilibrium that tion is interested in arranging such likelihood of a meeting between has been achieved to be upset." an encounter if a positive result can Reagan and Cherncnko remained The State Department, he assured. uncertain at best. meanwhile, underscored a more APPhoto Reagan's spokesman greeted the conciliatory passage in the speech, Speakes said any get-acquainted Konstantin U. Chernenko, 72, was named yesterday as the new announcement that Chernenko and welcomed Chernenko's meeting would need to be well­ General Secretary of the Soviet Communist Par~v after a reported w6uld move into the top position of expressed support for solving inter· prepared and should also carry power struggle within the Politboro. Chernenko succeeded the late general secretary of the Communist national disputes through negotia­ "reasonable promise for success in Yuri V. Andropov. Party by calling for closer ties be­ tion and his readiness to lessen results." tween the two nations. tensions through practical deeds. Stopping in Luxembourg on his "We invite the new leaders of the A State Department statement way to Moscow, Bush said he would Soviet lhion to work with us in es­ took note of an article Chernenko tell the new Kremlin leadership the Rectors report fewer tablishing a basis for greater mutual wrote for the London Sunday Times United States wants to negotiate, but understanding and constructive before Andropov's death. It "it has to be a two-way street." R.A. applications By ERIK HICKEY on application numbers, since the ND frosh less liberal than peers Neu•sStaff tabulation is done by hand and will not he completed until later this Special to The Observer The widest disparity between private universities. Far fewer Notre There has been a reported week. Notre Dame freshman and those Dame freshmen, 24.6 percent, decrease in the number of R.A. ap· The rectors of Flanner and Breen­ Unlike most of their peers, incom· entering other private universities condone cohabitation before mar· plicants campuswidc, hut rectors of Phillips Halls, Bro. Michael Smith ing freshmen at Notre Dame oppose occurs in the question of legalized riage than do the 45.9 percent in the various halls arc confident this will and Sr. Nadine Overbeck, both legal abortion, capital punishment, abortion. Asked if they believe national average. in no way affect the quality of R.A.'s agreed the decrease could indeed cohabitation before marriage, and "strongly or somewhat' that abor­ Compared with 48.9 percent of selected. have been slightly affected by the extramarital sex. tion should be legal, 26.9 percent of freshmen in other private univer­ The number of applicants is upcoming possibility of alchohol A survey of the incoming Notre Dame's present freshman sities who found extramarital sexual indeed slightly smaller than last regulations. Overbeck is currently freshmmen indicates that they differ class responded in the affirmative, relations permissible "if people like year, hut Father Gregory Green, as· serving her first year as rector of significantly in attitudes and compared with 60.8 percent in the each other," only 26.3 of Notre sistant vice president for student af· Breen-Phillips and did not have opinions from their counterparts in national sample. Dame agreed. Slightly fewer Notre fairs, reasons that this is due to the figures available for last year's R.A. other private universities. Another significant, if somewhat Dame freshmen, 62.9 percent comparitively high number of ap· applications. She had, however, According to the national survey, narrower, disparity is evident in at­ compared with 67.6 percent in plicants last year. heard the numbers were down as a administered last fall by the titudes toward the death penalty. At other private universities, thought it Green speculated that perhaps whole. "I think it's very difficult for a American Council on Education and Notre Dame, 41.2 percent of incom­ important or essential to be "very last year's high numbers were due to person to make a committment to the University of California at Los ing freshmen favor its abolition, well off financially." economic reasons, and a slight con· be responsible to a (alcohol) policy An_geles, far more freshmen at Notre compared with 31.8 percent of their According to the survey, a cern over the possibility of a housing when they don't know what it is," D;lme have conservative opmwns national peers. decade-long trend toward political lottery. He suggested this year's she commented. 'X'hatt:ver the thim do freshman in other private In family issues, Notre Dame moderation among Notre Dame number was a norm rather than a reason for the decrease, Overbeck universities. freshmen seem more likely to up· freshmen is continuing. Notre Dame low point. Green could offer no in·, feels the quality of the R.A.'s selected Notre Dame freshman place a hold traditional values, 78.7 percent freshmen describing their political sight why the number of applica· will not suffer since generally only higher priority on the raising of a of them finding the objective of orientation as "liberal" made up lions was down, hut speculated that more qualified people apply. She family than do freshman in the na- raising a family to he "essential or 20.5 percent of those surveyed, academic considerations may have also said some students did not app­ tiona! average, and they seem slight- very important" commpared with compared with the 34.5 percent played a part. ly simply because they thought ly less interested in making money. 69.9 percent of freshmen at other who called themselves liberal ten Exact figures were not available there would he too many applicants. years ago. The ranks of Notre Dame ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• freshmen describing their political • • orientation as "conservative" have • • swollen from 19.4 percent ten years SMC sophmores plan : Get into the spotlight! : to 29 percent last fall. More Notre Dame freshmen. 93 • • percent, were graduated in the top weekend for parents • • twenty percent of their high school a new activity, a Sports Festival tor • • class than their peers in other By LAUREEN WOLFE Saturday, Feb. 25 between I 0 a.m. • The Features Dept. of • private universities, 67.5 percent of News Staff • • and I 2 p.m. Parents will he provided whom had achieved equal academic • • with court space and an aerobic The Observer is looking rank. Of the Notre Dame freshmen Tradition is a key factor in the • • class in Angela Athletic Facility, as 49.6 percent were graduated fro~ continuing popularity of Sopho­ • for writers interested in • more Parents Weekend at Saint well as use of the pool in Regina Hall. • • secondary school with an A or A Other activities planned for Feb. average compared with 26.4 per­ Mary's, according to the weekend's • • 25 include the traditional College art, theatre or movies. cent in the national sample. chairwoman, Mary Beth Lavezzorio . • • open house, mass, and dinner­ • • Notre Dame was the first univer­ The weekend. which is Feb. 24-26. See the Features Editor holds the theme of" Out Here On My dance, all of which are being or­ • • sity chosen by 86.7 percent of its ganized by Theresa Guarino and • • present class; in the national sample, Own," from the movie, "Fame." for more info. and see The parents of the Class of'86 can Therese Ryan. Guarino is also • • 73 percent of freshmen at private responsible for the weekend's • universities were so fortunate . anticipate a weekend full of ac­ • closing event, the Sunday Brunch. • your name up in lights- Notre Dame freshman also seem tivities, the first of which is a 20-act • In addition to all the activities in • • more optimistic than the freshman student talent show. This perfor­ the works, students can he excited • weli, in print anyway. • of other private universities about mance of fine arts and less-than-fine about the low price of the weekend, their academic future, 81.8 percent arts is scheduled for Feb. 24 and or· according to Lavezzorio. A S70 fee • • of them expecting "to be satisfied ganized by Janet Mackey and Lori covers the cost of the entire • • with college" compared with 68.4 Janko . weekend for a student and her ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• percent of their national counter- Breaking away from tradition a little, Kelly Aisthorpe has organized parents. 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' o ·, ·,. •,_"i..""-"\. "I."•. ·,~"- ···'-'-•·. •. "'·"-.... •.•. •.,•,.•., '• ... '-. ' .. '.,' .. '• 11• '• t ·-- ~ ------... -~-- .. -.-.--- ...... -- ... - .. -.-- ...... "' ...... - .. -- - The Observer Tuesday, February 14, 1984 - page 4 Rock group Clash regroup after problem-plagued reorganization Associated Press more modish crop of orange-dyed member of The Clash. There has not hair. been a contractual breakup between "For example, I told him he the other members and himself" LOS ANGELES -The Clash, hardy couldn't produce, and instead of Strummer said the band has spent survivors of the British punk revolu­ saying, 'Oh yeah? let's talk about it,' most of the seven years it's been to· tion, are regrouping as they con­ he went off and sulked for several gether in debt, and only recently tinue their baltic against weeks." began raking in big money with its complacency. There were other problems as last LP, "Combat Rock." It also "Punk is an attitude that kids well, Strummer adds, including received a reported 5500,000 for need," said singer-songwriter­ Jones' reluctance to share songwrit­ performing at the US festival last guitaristJoc Strummer, still an angry ing credit - and revenues - with spring. young man at age 30, as he sipped a other band members, in the spirit of Two young guitarists - Nick wine spritzer at a Hollywood hotel. the group's avowed socialist Shepard and Vince White The band was using the hotel as philosophy. replaced Jones. Both are "punks ht·adquarters during a recent series According to Jones' lawyer. Brian from '77," Strummer said proudly. of California performances. Carr, the rock star filed a lawsuit in Pete Howard is the latest to man the The shows wert· The Clash's first High Court in London, which has band's drums, and bassist Paul since the departure last yt·ar of Mick frozen the band's profits from their Simonon is the only remaining Jones, who co-wrote many of the hit "Combat Rock" LP and the US fes­ original member besides Strummer. band's best-known songs wi t th tival. "Sandinista!" - a three-record al­ Strummer, and who shared lead vo­ "Jones is seeking his entitlement bum - was far too long, he said. State mission cals as well. for his share of the income as a mem· "It must take hours to play," he U.S. Vice President George Bush talks to newsmen upon his ar- "A friend is someom· you can tell her of The Clash," Carr said in an in­ said. "Just because you're rock stars rival at London's Heathrow Airport. Bush arrived in London rm his anything to," said Strummer, whose terview with the Associated Press in doesn't give you the right to bore way to attend the funeral of Soviet leader Yuri Andropov, u•hose Mohawk hairstyle has given way to a London. "l-Ie still regards himself as a people." body is ~ying in state in the Hall of Unions in Moscow. Indiana pulls products with EDB from stores Associated Press products nationwide. WAs~iNGTON INTERNs~i p INDIANAPOLIS - State Board of State health officials said they'll average: I kalth inspectors began pulling take samples from seven or eight Juniors or Seniors with a 3.0 samples of grain-based products warehouses over the next few days interested in Congress? Earn 16 credits from Indiana grocery warehouses and expect to have the results back on Capitol Hill. yesterday in an effort to dctt·rmine if by early next week. • Unique Internships based on your there arc any nmtaminations of the Any food products found to interests. Work with members of Con­ suspected cancer-causing chemical exceed the federal limit of 30 parts EDit per billion for EDB's will be gress in their offices and on their com­ Tht· ll.S. Environmental Protec­ removed from the shelves, said mittees. tion Agency banned the usc of ct­ Ernie Parker. head of the state health • Seminars with leading government hvlcnt: dihromidc. or EDB, in board's manufacturing food section. experts. focusing on current policy St·ptcmhn. The chemical is used as a All the major food companies in issues. pt•sticidt· and gasolint· additive and Indiana are cooperating with the • Washington Faculty headed by has been linked fO cancer in state and conducting their own tests the chairman of the Congressional laboratory animals. The pesticide from sections where samples were Intern Advisory Council. has hn·n turning up in grain drawn, Parker said, • Discussion Groups to share in lor­ mat ion and opinions with fellow student receive an additional thirty dollar participants from around the country Senate campaign allocation from Student Government to off.~et campaign ex­ Filing deadline for Semester I: continued from page I penses. April2. The Senate also approved all but For applications and information: that makes regards ti>r deadlines use­ one of the Student lhion Steering less. While the Senate's decision was Committee's proposed changes in not made with malicious intent, it the organization of Student Union~ undermim:s tht· authority of the In brief, the following changes elections committee to interpret tht· were made: rules. Furthermore, it b a tremen­ The name of the organization will dous injustice to Chris ( Tayback) be changt·d from Student Union to Washington Legislative Internship Program and Rob (Bertino) and to those who Student Activities Programming ·college of Liberal Arts-Room 302 have liwd by the rules aft along." Board. 725 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 Both Tayhack and Bertino Due to the removal of his power abstained from voting, but both con­ to allocate funds, the "comptroller" 617/353-2408 curred with tht· Senate's decision. will he referred to as the Tayhack stated. "I abstained out of "controller." good den>rum. hut I do think that "Commissioners" will become certain legitimate write-in can­ "committee chairmen," since they didates should he allowed." will be working with committees Bertino shared his opponent's comprised of dorm commissioners. vil'ws: "I'm glad that the Senate The membership of the Steering thought it out rationally, and that it Committee will consist of the board wasn't hiast·d bt·cause of the fact that manager, the controller, two chair­ two of tht· presidential candidates men elected by their fellow chair­ were members of the Senate." men, the ~tudent body president or Vice presidential candidate vice president, (to he decided be­ LACK CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVA Dardis commented that tht· Senate tween themselves), the Student vote was "a small victory in itsdf." Government treasurer. and the 1-IPC In t·a...,e of a run-off, each ticket will chairman.

the interior of the library, other than occasional wet carpeting. None of Library the books or equipment were ruined. Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, continued from page I The College had workers chop· ping ict· and removing as much the reknown acting team of insidt· the building did not escape snow as was possible, although there through tht· roof to ht:lp mdt the was not much anyone could do he­ ~now and ice." Barber said. The cause of the freezing temperatures. Broadway and Hollywood will be stKt't'SS of the insulation job actually Chains preventing students from worked against tht· prohkm, which walking directly under the falling speaking and reading selected is quite oppositt· the t·a~ in l.emans snow wt·re not very e!Iec.:tive. These llall. "Lt·nuns is an old building with chains merely f<>rtTd students to old insul.ttion. and tlu·rt'liJre, the jump over them. Saint Mary's junior, works on February 16, 7:00p.m. lwat got·s right up through tht· roo( Beth Murphy, said," No one walked mt'lting all the snow. preventing any around the chains, because many at the Li~rary Auditorium) problems likt· 1he library has," said times, the snow on' the alternate 1lluV llarbt-r romes was nut shovelkd enough On the west l'lt·vation of tin· and it was ca..~ier for people to just ' I h I :! .'I'' ),~ 'J ~(' (h· th hr11 building. there were buildups of cross the chains." JflJt."lh(Ju:IIJ[uJ :;l.J,<~u .)IIJ Ulll>,t.I'JJJ·.)( .• ;l.lri'JIII< . ,;, Jtl II I 'JfiJk several feet of it-c at times. The heat ke and snow guards have been tradng cables on tht· roof did not ex­ put up on the roof, and the engineers tt"IHI up on the roof t·nough to ht·at and architects are looking into fur­ tht· cntin· track of snow. ther solutions to ht· worked on this There was very littk damage to summer. Vieweoint Tuesday, February 14, 1984 - page 5 United States foreign policy ethnocentric

In the 1 960s and 1970s, America poured Lebanese army "fine," "well-trained," proclaim their first loyalty to something them. Lebanon may very well be important to billions of dollars and 50,000 lives into Viet­ "effective," "capable," "rebuilt" - everything called the nation. America's Mideast policies, but that means no­ nam. We organized the South Vietnamese but what it was when it came to the show­ The rubble that once was Beirut is proof thing to a member of a Moslem militia or the army, trained it and ferried it into battle. down in West Beirut, which was nowhere in that this did not happen. Several hundreds of Christian Phalange. What he wants is more sight. years of ethnic and sectarian strife could not parochial: security for his family and a say in Historians looking back at this period be overcome in a year. Even the Israelis, the way he is governed. Richard Cohen would have to conclude that America was the whose knowledge of Lebanon is unparalleled, The same holds for Central America. The national personification of the old Bourbon have been humbled by their occupation of soldiers of El Salvador refuse to fight at night The Cohen column kings: It learned nothing and forgot nothing. that country. When they invaded in June, or in small units, not because the strategy has From Vietnam through Central America to 1982, they did not just cross a national border, not occurred to them, but because it's dan­ but one between the First World and the \\ ht 11 we pulled out our troops, South Viet­ Lebanon, America seized upon civil wars, gerous. They are unwilling to risk their lives nam collapsed. declared them East-West battlegrounds and Third World. They were trapped by their own for a government which has done nothing for In 1982 and 1983, America sent military ad­ rushed in men and material. It ignored ethnic, mentality .. them - nothing, that is, but draft them into visors to El Salvador. They trained the army, religious or class differences and assumed that Only an optimist would conclude that the army. taught it how and when to fight, and then, af­ new uniforms, helicopters and the American Lebanon will be a lesson for us. Every indica­ The only hope for the government is that ter suitable graduation parades, certified it fit Way of War would make the difference. tion is otherwise. The situation there has not most of the peasants hold the same view of the for battle. In late 1983, guerrillas took a gar­ Cultural anthropologists could accuse the slowed the U.S. military buildup in Central guerrillas. Mostly, they simply want to be left rison and a bridge defended by the newly or­ United States of being ethnocentric - of America nor dampened the official en­ alone. ganized army. seeing foreign places and peoples as exotic thusiasm with which the Kissinger Commis­ So again we are pulling American soldiers At the same time, America moved into versions of America and Americans. Thus, in sion report was received. Once again. we are out of a country that has collapsed around us. Lebanon. It armed and trained the Lebanese Lebanon, an army that virtually did not exist prepared to tackle age-old social and cultural Retreats, not reappraisals, have become our army and pronounced it the centerpiece of last year was this year supposed to make the problems with military and economic assis­ forte and we die not once, like the brave, nor the f.ew shaky government. "We have done a difference. tance. We will show the Salvadorans or the more than once. like the coward, but over and t1ne job of training and equipping the And thus in Lebanon, people whose Hondurans how to fight and, if need be, do over again like the fooL Our real enemy is our Leb· ese army," the President said Dec. 15. primary allegiance was either to their some of the fighting ourselves. arrogance. "~t L a good and well_- trained force." In the last religious or ethnic groups were, in the course But as in Vietnam or Lebanon, people will On to El Salvador. SIX onths. the President has pronounced the of the year, supposed to shed that heritage and not fight for a cause that makes no sense to ( L) 1984, Tbt• IX"m;bington Post Companv Dangers of everyday life at Saint Mary's

Dangers are everywhere! Even here on the their backs due to a little slip on the plowed refreshing shower the trouble begins. Water is decision of what comes first and what can wait quiet and remote Saint Mary's campus, dan­ land. The lot has an abundance of puddles, ice used, not only by those in the shower, but also until immediately before the exam. gers abound. Some of the things we take for formations and slush which make passage a by those using the sinks and toilets. Probably two of the hardest things that the granted are those that insurance companies mind boggling experience. The latter receive preferential treatment; mind must decide are "how important is the Unseen pools of salt are also treacherous to those in the ~howers must suffer. Showerers work I have to do?" and "Do I have time to go Mary Burke the penny-loafers which pass by daily. Saint complain of suddenly being overcome by ex­ out?" These questions in themselves are dan­ Mary's Security, which regulary patrols the tremely hot water and fear getting second or gerous. Incorrect answers may mean harm Guest column lot, also provides danger for students' wallets third degree burns. from our parents, not to mention from our while trying to bring a sense of security. Their If she is lucky, she may receive such treat­ professors, advisors and future employers. have- headaches about daily. famo: us parking tickets are prevalent, not only ment not one but many times during her at­ A student can avoid many of these dangers The snow that winter brings makes walking in the winter, but throughout the year. tempt to become clean. by making the right decisions. Being covered to the Cushwa-Leighton Library a "DANGER." SAGA, the food service, has long been con­ The shuttles are another problem. Running with snow, lying flat on our backs in the The white accumulation on the roof has a ten­ sidered a danger to health. Some day caterpil­ after the shuttle is dangerous. Falling, slipping parking lot, paying no:oo for a parking ticket dency to fall on unsuspecting students as they lars, flies and lady-bugs have been seen on and having books fly as the shuttle continues and being out the night before a test arc all make their way to the library. plates. SAGA claims they are trying to improve on its way is not easy on our now clean bodies. events we must deal with in our lives as a col­

. ~e grounds crews have carefully bar­ the quality of the food and that they are Those who decide to walk often encounter lege students. ric- ed two sidewalks to the library to ward looking forward to comments. the shuttle passing them. As the shuttle At college we are trained to make decisions, off ch danger. However, ingenious students, departs it leaves them the gift of gaseous but making the right ones is not easy. In­ taki g their lives into their hands, prefer to Alternatives that students often take are fumes and a gust of wind. surance companies only wish we could live wallt over, under and just to the side of the vendo-land or ordering out. These al­ safely. barricade. The grounds people would prefer ternatives, however good they taste, often If all this physical angui!il;J •• is not-enough, ,. 1• · that students approach the library straight on become addictive and expensive. there is also mental anguish. Once she has and therefore save their lives. Every day, many students encounter the made it to the library safely she realizes how Mary• Burke is ajuniorat Saint Mary•'s major­ Winter brings another danger, the LeMans showers which bring additional danger. Once much work has not been completed and how ing in Humanistic Studies. She is from River parking lot. People have been seen flat on the student has disrobed and is awaiting a much lies ahead. She must make the taxing Forest, II/.

Editorial Board Department Managers Editor-in-Chief...... David Dziedzic P. 0. Box Q, Notre Dame, IN 46556 ( 219) 239-5303 Managing Editor ...... Margaret Fosmoe Business Manager ...... Christopher Owen The Observer is the independent newspaper published by the students of the l'ni­ Executive Editor ...... Paul McGinn Crmtroller...... Alex Szilvas versity of Notre Dame du Lac and Saint Marv's College. It does not necessarily reflect News Editor...... Bob Vonderheide Atlz•ertising Manager...... Jeanie Poole the policies of the administration of either institution. The news is reported as ac­ News Editor ...... Mark Worscheh Urcu/ation Manager ...... Mark Miotto curately and as objectively as possible. Unsigned editorials represent the opinon of a Saint Mary's Editor ...... Anne Monastyrski \rstems Manager...... Kevin Williams majority of the Editorial Board. Commentaries, letters, and the Inside Column present Sports Editor ...... Michael Sullivan the views of their authors. Column space is available to all members of the community, Viewpoint Editor ...... Keith Picher Founded November 3, 1966 and the free expression of varying opinions on campus, through letters, is encouraged. Features Editor ...... Sarah Hamilton Photo Editor...... Scott Bower Showcase Tuesday, February 14, 1984 - page 6 In search of the perfect Vale

With the feast of St. Valentine "An expression of love." " ...to go out to lunch with my approaching, a team of roving wife and cap it off with a singing Brother Benedict Observer reporters crossed the valentine and a rose from the Glee Club." campus in search of answers to a "I don't get vakntines. Charlie Dr.james McDonald, Director of question that has plagued history: Brown and I have a lot in common." "What is your idea of the perfect Student Activities Rob McMonagle '85 Valentine's gift?" Here are some "That's a tough one. I never get a of the respol}ses obtained. "An endkss pitcher of Mar­ valentine. I'm like Charlie Brown. I garitas." like candy myself. Candy or pizza" Andy Tucker '84 ··something they won't throw Theresa Mullins '84 away after a whik." "One black rose." Chris Kelling '87 "Two glasses, a bottle of cham­ Chris Williams '86 pagne on ice, and the back seat of my car." "Christie Brinkley with a bul­ "A diamond." "If you kd creative, write some­ Wes Gainey '84 lwhip." AI David, Assistant Manager, thing. I once wrote this story all Brian Callaghan '84 North Dining Hall about this girl I had been going out "That's what I've been trying to "Marrying (a certain cheerleader with and gave it to her." think of for the past week. I don't whose name has been withheld to john Kuhlmann '84 know." "A kiss and a hug." protect the innocent) and spendihg Kate Herbert '86 Lyndy Webster '85 the rest of my life with her on a "That's a tough one. Especially deserted island." Maybe to have a couple of hours "A person giving of themselves around hne. I'd rather st·nd !lowers Pat Collins '87 together, to talk about personal without anything material." than candy, hecaust· everyone's so things, or about all human problems, worried about their weight." Father Michael Murphy, Chair­ "A black pearl." and projects you could do. I don't man, Dept. of Earth Sciences Mike Conroy '84 hdieve you should buy anything. Lee Vetter '84 Usually you don't get what the peron "A gold chain with 'I love you' on likes, anyway." My perfect valentine would be to it." he able to spend time with my loved Mlltjackson '86 Alexsis Rubulis, Professor, one ...share a glass of wine, and ex­ Modern and Classical Languages cange a simple red rose. And also "Mike." since it is a feast day, the ability to jean Mackay '86 "I would like a ski trip so I don't pray together and ask for continued have to do any of this kind of stuff love throughout the world." "A couple dozen roses and a "Dinner for two." (studying)." Pam Fojtik '85 bottle of Asti in the passenger scat of Eileen Chang '86 Mike Chmell '85 a brand new little red Ferrari, and of course the handsome man who "A woman covered with candy hands me the keys!" hearts." "To be serenaded." joeDant'87 Cathy David '85 Mary Beth Wackowski '85

"A trip to Pego-Pego. No, a million "I never care what I get. I just care dollars." who it's from." Marga Villanon '86 Denise Grether '84 "A trip to Rio de janeiro." "A black and gold RX7 without Matteo Perrucio '84 "My family's good health, and of the ring." courst· it would he nice to have a "Red lace underwear." john Adams '84 (national) championship on top." jim Boudreau '87 Gerry Faust, Head Football "She's about this tall ..." Coach "Fudge." Andy Shafer '84 Kathy Reidy '85 "A gross of long stem red roses. "Sharing conversation over a cup "A romantic dinner out instead of Girls just love them. They'd have a "A card from my mother which is ofSwisse Mocha by the fireside with the dining hall." "A boyfriend would be a good cow ( ovt·r the roses)." what I got and all I wanted." Joan Rivers." Alice Groner '87 start." john Coen '85 john Ginty '87 Jamie Cantorna '87 Shelly Rust '85

" ... definitely flowers. love flowers." What, no St. Valentine? jim Slattery '84 "Candy." Associated Press D'Ascola threw up his hands and actually existed. George Porter '86 laughed. Then he pulled out the There was also a Pope Valentine "Be my Valentine" makes sense Vatican's official encyclopedia of -for 40 days in 827. Butt he was not "A flower from someone you care to a lot of people, but it is a saints, "Bibliotheca Sanctorum," canonized. about." mystt·ry to the Vatican. In the lloly which lists 16 men named Valentine Pam Fox City. the legend of St. Valentine, or who have been eanonized. They hail So what does all this have to do '86 ratht·r Saints Valentine. i~ assodated from Italy, franee, Germany and with lovers? No one is really sure. "A kiss." more with ht·adless bodies than with Spain. Two, both third-century Scott Hardek '86 lovers. Italians. have feast days on feb. 14 Some historians think the feast Vakntine is as much a mixturt· of hut link dse is known about them. day, like many Christian "The perfect valentine's surprise myth, religion and tradition as Easter According to the Bihliotheca. one ceremonies, was adopted from an­ would be for (a eertain junior from bunnies or St. Nicholas, who some- was said to he a priest in Rome who cient Roman traditions. Iflhis is true, Zahm whose name has been with­ how through time ht·came a jolly was condemned to death by the Em- it could have been derived from held to protect the innocent) to red-suited Santa Claus. peror Cladius the Goth. He was he- Lupcrcalia, a Roman festival held come knocking on my door!" And. as with any good kgend. headt·d and originally was believed around the same time as St. Barbra Spengeman '84 tht-re is much confusion. buried on Via flaminia. A church Valentine's Day in honor offertility. "The first thing I have to tdl you is was later built on the site outside The festival ofjuno Februata, that no one has any idea of why Rome. Thee t ncyclopedia adds that provides another possible source. people adopted him as the patron this person probably never existed. This was the feast when lots were "I would say the meaning of saint for lovns," said Monsignor Supposedly the confusion arose be- drawn for lovers. Still other his­ Valentine's Day is much more than Giuseppe D'Ascola of the Vatican's cause of a mistranslation involving torians propose that it stems from a just the commercialization that has Congregation for the Cause ofSaints. that church, which was built by a medieval he lid that Feb. 14 was the come about. It's a pity that we rely "We get the same question every man named Valentine. Still, it said, a beginning of the mating season for on material things to express our year." cult venerating Vakntine arose and birds, and thus a particularly suitable love when in fact we should just do ... but the chureh does not con· spread widely and is still recognized festival day for lovers. it outright." Dominic Gabaldon, Fifth Year, sider him as tht· patron saint for by the church. The lack of a conscnus on the ex­ "Three long stem roses, a nice Architecture lovers. I suspect it is an invention of The other Italian Valentine also act origin of the holiday does not beautiful card, a candlelight setting, some chocolate company." was beheaded, on a street called Via seem to inhibit many people from a bottle ofwine and intimate one-on­ In fact, St. Valentine is listed third flaminia, either in Rome or in Terni, participating in the traditional sen­ "Having dinner cookedrJor me. With wine of course." one conversation, which is exactly on the liturgical calendar of saints 60 miles cast of Rome. He was ding of assorted expressions of love, what I'm going to do." which incidentally began some time Jennie Ewart '87 for Feb. 14, behind St. Cirillo and St. believed to have been a bishop and Dave McGuffey '86 Methodio. was buried under the basilica that in the Middle Ages. It merely adds to "Mr. july." _ Asked who St Yalcorinc· was bears his name jn Terni He: probablf the mystique of the day Maureen Murphy '87 ------

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Tuesday, February 14, 1984- page 7

Sir Obnoxious tne A day for sappy sentintents

"Nothing. don't believe in the the envelope's supposed to be, or is it ... rat blood, maybe? And be holiday." careful when you open up those cards - -mJuldn't want any cock­ Kathy Bonomo '85 by Marc Ramirez roaches falling on your lap, now would you? features staff writer And see that return address at the upper lefthand comer? Did it "A dirty phone call." ever occur to you that Pangborn doesn't have a I Oth floor? Or that Pat Kelly '85 Lyons doesn't have a party room? ir Obnoxious has been immensely pleased with the plethora of What ifthe address does look familiar? Read the message inside the " ... to understand why I couldn't Sletters which he has been receiving concerning the day at hand. card. Never thought your sweetie would ask you to do that, now did attend the SYR to which I was And Sir Obnoxious is mostproud to proclaim that only one of those you? But isn't that his or her handwriting? asked." letters is a Valentine's Day card. And you who sent cards or candy off to your precious darling - Steve Slaughter '86 .Today is the day when a lot of people want to look in their are you sure the mailman didn't get to them first? Think about it. And mailboxes and see bunches of red envelopes holding Valentine's Day how distinctive is your handwriting? "Paulina Porizkova on the wishes. Today is the day when a lot of people hope to hear a knock Candy's a funny thing, isn't it? Can't tell what's inside those choc­ beaches of Aruba for a month." on their door from someone waiting outside to present them with dates until you sink your teeth into them, can you? And wouldn't Jim Flynn '87 roses. Today is the day when a lot of people smile in anticipation as you look silly slicing all your candy before you ate it, huh? they wait to witness the reactions to the carnations they have sent. Usually, my dears, I spend a whole column advising those who will Poor misguided wretches. read, on what obnoxious activities to partake in, but this time, the Why all this nonsense? Why the soupy, sappy sentiments? Why on obnoxious deeds have already been done, and they're waiting to be this one day of the year will people descend to such abysmal depths discovered, like billions and billions (as Sir Obnoxious' obnoxious and allow themselves to be taken in by such childisq behavior? Why friend, Carl Sagan would say) of tiny time bombs waiting to go off. do people get so excited about receiving gifts like flowers (skinny Many of you will discover most surprisedly that you are victims of things pulled out of the ground that probably once had slugs and major shafts, and Sir Obnoxious leaves it to you to take it as you will. spiders slithering all over them), candy (pounds and pounds of Scream, rant, rave, throw a fit or two, and curse the day you were caloric, pimple-effecting poison), and cards (heavier, harder paper born. Or search deep within yourself, filter out the basic evil, and see folded over with ridiculous rhymes inside and cutesy artwork the beauty ofthe gesture. outside)? It really is nice. Perspective - that's the key. In the end, Sir Obnoxious is compelled to inquire: Valentine's Day. Happy Valentine's Day. Why? You can tell me why, you say? Tradition, you say? Dear Sir Obnoxious - Please don't kill me. I'm one of your faith­ Rubbish, Sir Obnoxious rebuts. Tradition is silly, at best. Tradition ful readers, and you've really helped me out a lot. I've always wanted says you should sit around and eat fat birds at Thanksgiving. Tradi­ to be obnoxious, ever since I found out how much fun it was to blow tion says you should tell your kids about a fictitious fool, dressed in a my nose on my shirt sleeve in expensive restaurants I've made a lot " ... if my fiance came out and suit not even Boy George would wear, who brings them their of progress over the years, but my insights were never so much ex­ surprised me on Valentine's Day. I Christmas presents. And tradition says that weather can be accurate­ panded as when I started reading your columns. Now I mix milk and would probably die of a heart attack ly predicted by some raunchy little varmint who comes out of his grape drink when I eat at the dining hall, and I was totally in favor of at seeing him but it would be great hole on the second of February, and sadly enough, some Pennsyl­ the Liberty Bowl. But anyway, I just wanted to say that I hope you nonetheless." vanians make a big deal of it. Sir Obnoxious is certainly grateful that have a Happy Valentine's Day. I hope you're not upset. Jill Keriny '87 he lives in Bel Air where winter doesn't do such strange things to Signed, A Faithful Reader. people. "A dozen red roses from someone Rubbish, Sir Obnoxious repeats. Rubbish. Dear Faithful - Well, Sir Obnoxious certainly must thank you for I've been friends with for a long Sure, compare Sir Obnoxious to the Grinch (although he would all the compliments. It is truly gratifying to know that at least one time, and I never knew they really prefer you did not - the Grinch wimped out), but he has taken this reader has been helped by the advice which Sir Obnoxious pours appreciated me." day to try his best to thwart the efforts of everyone else. Sir Ob­ out week 'after week. A Happy Valentine's Day to you, too. Eat, drink noxious will admit it - his heart is most likely five sizes too small. and be merry. Yes, my followers, we are outnumbered, but as in many other P.S. Henchmen are on their way. Sir Obnoxious hopes you saw the things, quality precedes quantity, even in the art of boorishness. sun rise this morning. Remember first the advice which you have received, and watch and gloat as you observe the fruits of your labor. And for some of those who do not heed my philosophies, the day Feeling too correct? Send your inquiries on better ways to may hold a few surprises for you. boorishness in red orgreen ink on the back ofan old homework as- Watch those red envelop~~ in your ~ilbo~s - is that the color--·--- ~~gnme".!.!;!_~:!bnoxi~.:!!_-~~:.:!_~e-o!_ th~s:!_e;:'SP::!!._~--- ______Getting into the spirit of things

"Peace, love and tranquility spread throughout the universe ... and a blue Honda" Dava Newtnan '86

The University Copy Center and library circulation desk are only two areas on campus which were decorated in celebration of Valentine's Day. The 0 bserver Tuesday, February 14, 1984 c- page 8

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Happy Valenhnes Day to the w1ldest Ludy - Be our Valentlnef Morgan, women of P W Mary. Elena. linda Moogle Brain, Chrlsment & the Joan. Kelly. Kathleen. Kelly. Jul1e. "normal" one(?) Debb1e, Dolores,and the rest of the ssecond lloor Love, SKID ROW' SGF, Centric relation & Protrusive mum't Ideal. Prognoala excellent lor I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS TIME TO future hllrmonlous occlusion. Rx: SAY HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO A crmtr rnx & take gina prn. IL Y COUPLE OF SPIFFY GIRLS. TIM. DAVE. SCHWEEN. AND I WISH MARIS· To PAT LORCH- SA AND AMY A GOOD ONE Your secret admirer from S.D. thinks you're great. HAPPY VALENTINE'S Happy Valentine ·s Day to: DAY, Mr. PersonaiHyl-? Amy. Andrea. Angela. Anne. Beth. Carol C, Carol G. Carole. Debb1e, Dot. Elaine, M 8 . Omedetogoza1masu. Chrngami Gretchen. Jane. Kathy, K1ernan. K1m. Kokan to Meiti Kurabu. Laura. Margaret. Mary Allee. Mary H. MaryS. Maureen. Meg. Melinda, Melissa. MAUREEN CANAVAN. I LUST AFTER Pam, Pany. Shawn. Stephame. Sue C. YOU, BABY! COME TO MY ROOM AND Sue R. Tess. and Wanda. QUENCH THE FIRES OF MY DESIRES. LOVE, YOUR VIRILE VALENTINE!! P.S. To all 4th year ARKIE men. the only group HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY we know who can keep 1t up ALL mght· HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAYIIII LOVE. B To the best sect1on at NO· 2A P.W.I hope CDXOXOXOXO all your Valentine Dreams come true. I love you guys! Happy Valentine's Day - AL Thanks for a wonderful lime last Kathy (K the RA) Fnday I w111 do 11 aga1n anytime Ill And I loved the yellow car It's the best!' Mary HAPPY V·DAY to Sk1rtman.Dr.ldiot.the Carpet Inspector and all the rest · From someone you mrght know from some­ CATHERINE Take me at your own pace where. 000, Chas P S There·s a pop tart walling m1dmte at the Nazzl To Ann Clark, From the one who loves you, Happy Valentines Day!!! Happy V D to those steamy, sexy sooal1tes 1n 223 Lyons. Port1a. Meg. and Dear TDH, rl's tnte but true: You are the Sue. L011e ya. Cup1d Sunsh1ne of my life!! HAPPY Skels, Cnme. I admit. was a harsh word VALENTINE'S All my love· TB But the 1mportant1dea to which I referred was the fact that the 19th of Feb. was Happy Valentine's Day to ... Henry S. - okay we'll have to d1scuss our Cll connectiOn" As a year marker of that special day somet1me Mark W. - I'll work for you Wh1ch started a year of lots of fun anytrmei ... Andy T. - congrats on Vander­ Alleastllhink so. and I'm not qu•te done bllt ... Ray W. thanks for your con­ Another year I think I could last cern ... Rick S. - you sr/11 owe Stacey & me If we rema1n the same as we have in the a visrt .. Kev1n McK. · thanks for all your past help w1th Econ ... Dave A. - I'll party w1th Indulge yourself in a warm of Cafe Vienna. It's a light and cin- Detroit, Billy Joel & Chicago too you anytime!l! ... and to all NO Made me th1nk to say what you already males... there are lots of mce girls (like me) namony touch of class. And just one of six deliciously different flavors knew on this campus- give us a chance. CRC And now· thanks" IS what I want to say fromGeneralFoods® ~~~~~~ For your pat1ence w1lh me on all those HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY KATHY! International Coffees. fiiil ~ liiiiiJ ...Jiiiii ~ days like today When everything would go JUSt nghl LOVE, KEN 1 And then I'd fall•nto that deep sleep the GENERAL FOODS' ~MERNATIONAL COFFEES ,....(-..,..---. rest of the mght HFPJ I LOVE YOU! FOOFOO AS MUCH A FEELING AS A FLAVOR M..., AI any rate have a great VD ·un•r And I hope you'll never put the 'clampers· DELTA NU'S WE'LL BE GOING OUT IN on me A COUPLE OF WEEKS" AND SCOTI QIUIIfRAl FOODS Swell WILL BEAT THE ODDS rC> General Foods Corooration 1983

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•7:30 p.m. -Lecture, "The Story and the Word: Early Jewish Allegory," Prof Naomi Janowitz, Cen­ ter for Social Concerns, Sponsored by ND Women in Theology, •7:30 p.m.- Wrestling, ND vs Illinois State, ACC . •7:30 p.m.- Basketball, NO Women vs Detroit, ACC •7:30 p.m. -Meeting of the Faculty Senate, 202 CCE •8 p.m. - Lecture, "Stabilization with Equity: The Nicaraguan Macroeconomics Experience, 1979- 1983," Prof. E.V.K. Fitzgerald, Hayes Healy Auditorium •8 p.m. - Concert, Paddy Noonan, O'Laughlin Auditorium, 55 •8:30 p.m. - Modern Dance Class, Angela Allyn, Chautauqua, Sponsored by Abiogenesis, Free •9 p.m. - Mass, Eucharistic Liturgy for Peace and Good news I There's a science-fiction novel called Justice, Rev. James Grummer, SJ, Saint Mary's Club­ "1985" on Its way just IS soon as Melvin Foster "Here's the last entry in Carlson's journal: house tightens up 1 few chapters. Having won their confidence, tomorrow I shall test the humor of these giant but gentle primates with a simple joy-buzzer handshake."

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canno WID meet for Irish swimmers By MARY SIEGER meet," said Harding. Sports Writer The meet against Saint Bonaventure generated confidence In one of the most exciting dual on the team and swimmers did not meets of the season, the Notre Dame choke during key events. "Saint men's swim team narrowly lost a Bonaventure (the meet) gave us tough meet to Saint Bonaventure confidence by people pulling University, 67-46, this weekend in through for us when we needed the Rockne Memorial Pool. them," explained Flynn. Although the Irish missed many Junior diver Rich Yohon first place finishes by only tenths of a demonstrated improvement thi~ second in Saturday's meet, many weekend and earned second plan·s swimmers earned their best times of in hoth the one and thrn· meter . the season. "It's too bad we had to diving events. The fan who shouted lose the way we swam, but the team "Rich Yohon for Notrl· Dame swim showed a lot of guts," said Irish co­ team MVP," accurately reflected captain Dan Flynn. Yohon's role in the ml·et. Victory was not impossible for the "lie knl"W he had to get seconds Irish on Saturday until the closing for us to stay in the meet and he events. In the 200 yard breast stroke came through for us," said Harding. race, Saint Bonaventure claimed For the past four years. Saint both first and second place and later Bonaventure has offered scholar­ The Observer/Paul Citarelli defeated Notre Dame in the 400 ships to their swimmers which ha.' yard frestyle medley. dramatically improved their The Notre Dame track team bad a disappoint­ diana, expected to win the meet, came in second. "They get tougher and tougher program. Saturday's meet wao; the ing u•eekend at Purdue. The Irish finished third For more details, see]e17J• Melia's story below. every year," explained Flynn. "But first time Saint Bonaventure out of ten teams. Purdue came in first while In- we gave them a good meet." defeated the Irish in competition. Notre Dame head coach Dennis In action last week, the Irish Stark was not troubled by the loss defeated Wayne State University, 60- since most team members improved 47, giving the team a 7-3 season Women's giant slalom their times. record. Notre Dame overpowered "We knew they'd he tough going the small Wayne State squad from in," said Stark. "We had a lot of good the beginning of the meet and swam America wins first gold medal times, but the other team was exhibition races for most of the ByJOHN MOSSMAN ing vetern Christin Cooper, who recovered, but the mistake cQst her stronger." second half. Associated Press won the silver. precious seconds. Armstrong's The team was looking forward to Armstrong, 20, of Seattle, Wash., second run was clocked in I minute, swimming against Saint On Wednesday, Notre Dame will "Now America's got it." was an unlikely hero. A relative new­ 12.0 I seconds; Cooper came in at Bonaventure and Saturday's meet travel to the University of Evansville Debbie Armstrong won her gold comer to international competition, I: 12.51, a half-second slower. sparked enthusiasm on the team. To to participate in the Midwestern medal, the first for the U.S. Team at her best finish in World Cup com­ Hess wound up seventh. Nelson, help build spirit for the meet, the City Conference Meet. The Irish are •. the Winter Olympics, with a tough, petition was a third earlier this recuperating from a knee injury, was Irish wore their green suits. "In the reluctant to predict the outcome of twisting tour down the side of a season. Cindy Nelson, the ack­ 18th. West Germany's Irene Epple, four years I've been here, I've never the meet since this is the first year mountain on yesterday. nowledged leader of the U.S. silver medalist at the 1980 Olym­ seen the team so fired up before a the team has competed in the event. "America has been waiting for women's team, has predicted that pics, couldn't overcome a recent this," someone shouted to the Armstrong would be the star of the knee injury and finished 21st. beaming Armstrong at the finish line U.S. team within a year or two, but Armstrong's combined time for immediately after her victory Armstrong is now ahead of that two runs was 2:20.98. Cooper Track team stumbles became apparent. "Now America's schedule. finished at 2:21.38, Pelen at 2:21.40 got it," Armstrong fired back. Cooper was the leader after the and McKinney at 2:21.83. After days of poor hockey, first run, holding a slim one-tenth of "I just had fun, that was the dif­ and,falls over weekend weather delays for events in which a second lead over Armstrong. Two ference, I think," said the 5-foot-5, the American team was expected to of the favorites, American Tamara 137-pound Armtrong. "I saw the ByJERRY MELIA with the performance of the sprin­ do well, and poorer than expected McKinney and Switzerland's Erika course yesterday, and I knew it was a Sports Writer ters. He also felt the team should performances by some team mem­ Hess, had virtually skied themselves good hill for me. have done better as a whole. He bers, Armstrong and the other mem­ out of the medal picture. McKinney "From the minute I got up this There are mixed emotions by doesn't feel that the team has bers of the giant slalom team came was eighth after the first run, and morning I felt good I knew if I kept Notre Dame's coaching staff reached the level that they are through in record smashing fashion. Hess was I I th. my head together and skied positive, concerning last weekend's Indiana capable of, but he strongly believes Her gold medal was the first for an McKinney clocked the best time I had a chance to win a medal. Intercollegiate Track Meet at that it will come in time. Amt.-rican woman in 32 years in the on the second run, a I: I I. 72, but it "I made a couple of mistakes, but I Purdue University. Both Head As it turned out, the Irish finished giant slalom and the first in any wasn't enough to get t her a medal. gave it my best shot. Those were the Coach Joe Piane and Assistant Coach third in the meet. Purdue captured Alpine t·vent at the Winter Games Perrine Pclen of France claimed the two rwns of my life. All the way down Ed Kelly had high hopes going into the title with a total of 169 points, since 1972. She led a 1-2-4 placing giant slalom bronze medal for the I thought this was my only chance, the meet because of the Irish's fine Indiana placed second with 129, and that was the best ever for the lJ.S. in second straight Olympics, and and I better do it now, so no holding performance in the Midwestern City the Irish finished in third out of the any Olympic Alpine even, outducll- McKinney was in fourth place. back." It was the United States' first Conference Championships last ten teams participating in the meet gold medal in Olympic Alpine skiing weekend at the ACC. with I 07 points. since Barbara Co~hran won the "Indiana was a strong favorite to Although from Kelly's point of slalom in 1972. It was the first gold win the meet," said Kelly. "We view the team should have per­ Wayne State snaps for an American in the giant slalom thought we' woulld give Purdue a formed better, he did praise perfor­ since 1952, when Andrea Mead­ strong run for second." mances of two Notre Dame athletes Irish winning streak lawrence won at Oslo, Norway. Kelly showed disappointment in particular. "Alvin Miller continues to im· By MICHAELJ. CHMIEL leading fencer, and Grady were 2-1 Women play host to Detroit prove and show what type of athlete Sports Writer against Wane State while VanderVel­ he really is," Kelly said. "James Pat­ den went 1-2. in contest tonight in ACC terson is the most consistent athlete The Notre Dame men's fencing In the sabre, junior captain Mike on the team." Patterson won two team took its 19-mect winning Janis boosted his record to 30-3 with The Notre Dame women's bas­ for the improvement is freshman events over the weekend. streak into weekend action at the a 4-2 performance for the day. John ketball team will try to pick up forward Cassandra Pack. The 5- ACC and came away with 3 wins and Edwards had his unbeaten streak where it left off on Saturday as it 11 Pack leads the Titans in Miller had an excellent showing their first loss since last year making ended at 25 straight when he lost plays host to North Star Con­ scoring with a 17.3 average. Her in the high hurdles, but placed one­ their record to I 5- I on the season. one of three bouts to Wayne State to ference opponent Detroit 8.8 rebounds per game also hundredth of a second behind the In Saturday morning and after­ go 7-1 on the day (27-1 for the tonight at 7:30 in the ACC. places her second in that winner with a time of 7.33. noon action, the Irish had an easy season). Sophomore Don Johnson's After gaining an important 85- category. Andy Dillon ran second in the time downing Detroit 21-6, Case 8-1 mark, sophomore Tony Consoli 79 win over Villanova Saturday, Pack gers some help from 5-6 mile-run timing a 4:12.56. Dan Shan­ Western Reserve 25-2, and Ohio 5-0 mark, and freshman Kevin Mary DiStanislao's Irish appear to junior guard Regina Pierce, who non finished third in the 440-yard State 22-5. Their winning streak Stoutermine's 3-1 helped the foilers have shaken the slump that has has been contributing better dash and fourth in the 300-yard ended at 22 in early evening action better their record to a team leading bothered them since early in the than 16 points a game, and 6-0 dash. Piane and Kelly also got strong as they were bt·aten by defending 130-21. year. The Detroit game should center Lori Tennant, who leads efforts from Jim Moyar in the 1000- national champions, Wayne State The sabre team was also 5-4 provide a good indication of the team in rebounding with an yard run and Ralph Caron in the two­ 15-12. against Wayne State as Edwards and whether the team has indeed 8.9 average. Pat Nealy, a 5-6 mile run. lbe foil squad boosted its overall Johnson went 2-1 and janis was 1-2. turned things around. If Notre guard, and Bridget Howard, a 5- As Kelly cited previously, record to I 12-39 as it was 28-8 on The epee squad, led by senior cap­ Dame is able to play like it did 10 forward, fill out the Detroit Patterson won both the long jump Saturday (5-4 against Wayne State). tain Andy Quaroni improved its against Villanova, it could be a lineup. and triple jump events for the Irish. Impressive for the Irish were fresh­ record to 115-36 but was trounced miserable night for Detroit. man Charles Higgs-Coulthard 7-2 by Wayne State 7-2. However, first-year coach Tonight's game marks the The Notre Dame track team has (39-3 on the season), sophomore Quaroni (25-3 on the season) and Dewayne Jones has put together next-to-last home game for the another important meet this Mike VanderVelden 7-3 (27-6), sophomore Brian St. Clair (24-7) a much improved team this year. Irish, who bring a 9-12 record in­ weekend at Eastern Michigan. The sophomore Dave Reuter 3-0 ( 16-8), each went 1-2 against Wayne State The Lady Titans, after finishing 7- to the game. The final home game meet is the Central Collegiate Con­ and senior captain Chris Grady 8-1 while freshman John Haugh (20-7) 20 last year, now stand at an even will be February 25 against ference Championships where twenty- five teams will be compet­ (20-9). see FENCERS, page 10 10-10. One of the major reasons Xavier. Higgs-Coulthard, Notre: Dame's ing.