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The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary's VOLUME 40: ISSUE 89 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY23, 2006 NDSMCOBSERVER.COM STUDENT SENATE Student Affleck-Graves introduces vision magazine• Group sees short- and long-term campus plans publishes detailing plans for a new col By MADDIE HANNA lege town he called the Associate News Editor "Northeast Neighborhood "The Thatcher" will Project" - a mix of retail, res Notre Dame will never again idential and office complexes appear online weekly say it dreamed too small - not intended to "revitalize" the after its current plans for cam area south of campus. pus development. He also outlined the project By JOE PIARULLI The resounding "bigger and ed location of new buildings on News Writer better" theme of University current campus maps and President Father John Jenkins' flipped through PowerPoint A group of Notre Dame stu inaugural address was the slides of architectural sketch dents is trying to save the focus of Wednesday's Student es, often describing projects as world. Senate meeting, as Executive "very beautiful" and eliciting The literary world, that is. Vice President John Affleck murmured "wows" from sena "The Thatcher," a weekly Graves presented both short tors who apparently agreed. online literary magazine at and long-term campus master Projects to be tackled in the www. thethatcher.org, releasnd plans to senators. near future, Affleck-Graves its first issue Feb. 1 with the LAURIE HUNT/The Observer Affleck-Graves projected said, include expanding the goal of creating a writing eom Executive VIce President John Affleck-Graves presents Senate five, ten and even 50 years munity based around dnvelop members with future plans the University Wednesday. into the University's future, see SENATE/page 8 ing ideas, working personally with writers and producing tho best fictional eontent possible. "It's an idea that has evolved and will evolve some more," Christopher Mahoney, the cur Trustees convene at Saint Mary's College rent Lead Editor of "The Thatcher," said. "It's a pretty open-ended strueturn, and it. Chair lauds SMC for professional development focusns on the way the group works and the way the group is internationally." thinking." By MEGAN O'NEIL Schwiebert, along with Unlike many literary maga Saini Mary's Editor other members of the Board zines, which either simply of Trustees, is on campus for reject or accept submissions, Chair of tho Saint Mary's the quarterly Board meetings, the journey from submission to Board of Trustees Debbie which begin today. Trustees publication in "Tho Thatdwr" is .Johnson Sehwielwrt told stu had a full schedule of activi extensive and distinct. Tho edi dents in an address ties Wednesday afternoon tors often develop stories by Wednesday that tlwir Saint ineluding visiting elasses and committee. Mary's ndueation is invalu touring the "Poetas y "It's a remarkably organic a hI n , e ru: our a g i n g them to Pintores" art exhibit in the process," Mahoney said. "Both take advantage of every Moreau Gallery. of lour first two stories! started opportunity thn College A 197 4 Saint Mary's gradu out as just a couple paragraphs, offers. ate, Schwiebert said as a stu and they ended up in places we "l'rofnssionally to the out dent she thought she would never expectnd they would, but sidl~ world, we arc an use her English Literature they were faseinating, internst ahsolutnly stellar 1~ducational major to embark on a high ing plaens." institution," Sehwiebert said school teaching career. The position of Lead Editor of in tlw West Wing of the din Instead, she joined John "The Thatcher" switehns nvery ing hall. "Make no doubt Deere Company shortly after KELLY HIGGINS/The Observer month between the four nditors about that, our reputation is Debbie Johnson Schwiebert, Chair of the Saint Mary's Board of know not only nationally but see TRUSTEES/page 4 Trustees, urged students to value their time at SMC Wednesday. see THATCHER/page 6
Police, Kramer plan Readership stirs controversy city watch program By MARY KATE MALONE Assis1anr News Editor campus students attended By KAITLYNN RIELY the meeting. Two representa The Collegn Hnadership News Writer tives from Student Senate's Program is just 01111 step away Committee for Community from becoming a rnality at Notre Dame, and the Club Coordination In anticipation of student Helations were on hand to relay the information to the Council - which is litdng a 3. 75 housns emptying for spring percent budget cut in order to brnak - and in light of bur student body. Kramer was disappointed fund the program - is fighting to glaries that occurred over reclaim the money it stands to wintl)r brnak - Kramer more people did not attend the meeting but encouraged lose. Propertins owner Mark The Head(Jrship Program, Kranwr and representatives off-campus students to call the police department and whieh provides major newspa from tlw South Bend Police pers to eollcges around the I>npartnwnt held an informa join the student neighbor hood watch program. nation, will be funded by a por tion snssion Wndnesday to tion of a $15 student activity fen advis1~ off-campus students of "I think it's very important that they get involved," increase and by a rndudion to the safnty nwasures and to dis fixed allocations of the Club cuss tho initiation of a stu Kramer said. "We can all do our part, both as landlords Coordination Council (CCC) and dent noighborhood watch Observer File Photo the Council of Hepresentatives program. A student makes use of the pilot College Readership Program, an Dospitn this goal, no off- see POLICE/ page 6 initiative student body president Dave Baron supports, In Feb. 2005. see PROGRAM/page 4 page 2 The Observer+ PAGE 2 Thursday, February 23, 2006
INSIDE COLUMN QUESTION OF THE DAY: IF YOU COULD EAT A MEAL WITH SOMEONE, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHY? Do you ever wonder ... Here are a few questions that are likely to make some people angry. My friends and I have often wondered Bodie Solomon Aileen Wu Shannon Murphy Ali Mooers Pat McMulty Julie Ruffin about these issues, and I think I speak for a majority of Notre Dame freshman junior senior senior senior junior Students when I Stanford Cavanaugh Cavanaugh Badin off-campus Walsh say I'd love to Sam Pandolfo know the answers. Advertising "A chicken "Beno, Fergus, "Your mom. " "Pat McMulty, "Ali Mooers, "Claire Number 1: How dinner with Ned Taryn and because I take because she Chiappetta much does it Executive actually cost to Devine." Channy because pity on him? thinks I'm cool. " because she's eat in the dining hall? Seriously. Does that would awesome. it really cost $1 0? Nothing against mean I'm in our dining hall staff who do an excel lent job preparing our food - the Perth, cake is sometimes dry but that's a Australia." minor complaint - but where in God's green earth does $10 times however many students worth of meal plan money go? Then there's the fact that people don't even use all 14 meals a week, ND Food Services saves money on IN BRIEF our meals when we pack a brown bag with two sips of water, a rotten Bishop Thomas J. apple, three halves of a PB&J sand Gumbieton of Detroit will wich and a granola bar. All I'm say speak at 7:30p.m. today in the ing is, I'd love to see the financial Carey Auditorium in the statements for Food Services. Hesburgh Library as part of Furthermore, thinking about the fact the Catholic Think Tank lec that I would be $12,000 less in debt ture series. when I graduate if I didn't have to purchase a meal plan makes me sick The Saint Mary's Book Club when I eat sea nuggets and drink will meet today in the Student carbonated cherry water. Center Lounge from 6:30 p.m. Number 2: How hard is it to make a to 7:30p.m. The group is start good pizza? Sbarro wasn't available ing "A Hand Maid's Tale" by for comment, so we'll revisit this one Margaret Atwood. at a later date. Number 3: Is NDSP for real? I've Gabriel Meyer, author of heard so many horror stories about "War and Faith in Sudan," will how people have been treated by our give a lecture at 7:30 p.m. police force. I seriously wonder how today in room 131 of they escape lawsuits sometimes. I DeBartolo Hall. know they keep us safe and look out for our own good - thanks for that Haiti Awareness Week con - but I've heard of people who are cludes Friday with a Haitian old enough to make their own deci American Mass at 5:00 p.m. in sions talked to like children, I've wit Pangborn Hall and a Haitian nessed students being chased into lAURIE HUNT!The Observer Notre Dame football coach Charlie Weis speaks in Cavanaugh Hall's chapel African Dinner at 6:00 p.m. in their dorm and tackled and personal CoMo Lounge. Both are free ly, I've gotten parking tickets for Wednesday to inform dorm residents about Hannah & Friends. Cavanaugh's Dance and open to the public. A $5 absolutely no reason. (Note: I love a-thon will raise money for the non-profit foundation, which Weis started with his wife Maura to help young people affected by autism and other global delays. suggested donation for the din NDSP and all of its employees. Please ner will be collected in support do not tow my car or arrest my of the four Haitian orphans friends.) who work with Notre Dame's Number 4: Does Notre Dame Haiti Program. Stadium really have jail cells in it? OFFBEAT Apparently, this is true. I'm not Lohan: Don't call me a Home Companion," due in Mateo County District The Irish men's basketball going to elaborate. I just thought you 'teen queen' theaters in June. Attorney's Office. team will square off with Big would like to know. In an interview in the Authorities said Steve East rival Marquette Saturday Number 5: Parietals - why? How March issue of Allure maga Man gets three years in Almanza and Valerie Zahn at the Joyce Center. Tip-off is realistic are these monastic-life zine, now on newsstands, the newlywed carjacking stopped by a Taco Bell for a scheduled for 7:30p.m. inspired boundaries? I'm a firm 19-year-old says she wants SAN MATEO, Calif.- A snack after their wedding believer in the school of thought that to be considered a serious man accused of carjacking a Oct. 29, and Almanza ran Award winning author Ed if enough people are breaking a rule inside while Zahn stayed in Falco will give a reading on that doesn't hurt anyone, damage actress and rejects her. newlywed couple with the youthful, party-girl image. bride in her wedding dress the car with the engine still Wednesday, March 1 at 7:30 anything, or infringe on anyone else's "I hate it when people call still in the vehicle was sen running. p.m. in the Hospitality Room of freedom then it shouldn't be a rule. me a teen queen," Lohan tenced to three years in Ticas-Soto, who was Recker's. Falco's latest novel, Libertarian? Maybe. Believe me, I unarmed, got into the dri "Wolf Point," was a 2005 New love being able to walk into the hall says in an interview. prison after pleading no con Lohan, star of family test to charges Tuesday. ver's seat and drove off with York Times Editor's Choice. at 4 a.m. in my underwear and not friendly movies such as Alan Ticas-Soto, 22, initial Zahn still inside, authorities The event is free and open to worry about Sobering-up Sally walk "Freaky Friday" and ly pleaded not guilty on Nov. said. She jumped out, and the public. ing around, but given the alternative "Herbie: Fully Loaded," has 29 to one count of carjacking Ticas-Soto continued driving of having to toss her out at 2 a.m. I recently graduated to more and one count of being To submit information to be would gladly put on sweatpants. into a Taco Bell sign in the grown-up roles, acting oppo under the influence of a con parking lot. included in this section of The One final note: I need a date to site Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin trolled substance, but Observer, e-mail detailed infor Zahm's Decade Dance coming up and Tommy Lee Jones in changed it to a plea of no Information compiled mation about an event to after spring break. We'll get Grab 'N Robert Altman's "A Prairie obsnews@nd. edu Go beforehand, run from NDSP leav contest, according to the San from the Associated Press. ing the dance, and ... you see where I'm going here. E-mail me if you're interested. TODAY TONIGHT FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY Contact Sam Pandolfo at a: spandolfo@nd. edu LLI The views expressed in the Inside ::c Column are those of the author and ~ LLI not necessarily those of The Observer. 3: ..... < ~ CORRECTIONS (,) 0 ..I HIGH 35 HIGH 23 HIGH 40 HIGH 25 HIGH 15 HIGH 18 In the Feb. 21 issue of The Observer, a Scene article LOW 22 LOW 17 LOW 22 LOW 5 LOW -3 LOW 5 incorrectly said the film "SubUrbia" would take place in the Washington Hall Lab. The film will be shown this weekend on the Washington Hall main Atlanta 53 143 Boston 46 I 32 Chicago 39 I 27 Denver 52 I 18 Houston 64 I 59 Los Angeles 67 I 46 Minneapolis 28 I 17 stage. The Observer regrets this error. New York 45 I 33 Philadelphia 48 I 33 Phoenix 67 I 45 Seattle 47 I 38 St. Louis 53 I 33 Tampa 79 I 63 Washington 52 I 35 ------·-·· ------~------..,
Thursday, February 23, 2006 The Observer + CAMPUS NEWS page 3 Dor111111eal auction to Microsoft CIO to give lecture feature ND celebrities Markezich will speak as part of Distinguished Engineering Series Special to The Observer the technology industry. Markezich was graduated ty of life for young people affected Markezieh is responsible for from Notre Dame with a bach By EMMA DRISCOLL by autism and other global Ron Markezich, chief infor the delivery of information elor's degree in management News Writer delays. In past years, funds raised mation ol'!icer and vice presi technology services for information systnms. by the Meal Auction were donat dent of managed solutions for Microsort as well as the The Distinguishnd Brnen-Phillips I lull will host il'> ed to the American Diabetes Microsoft Corp., will deliver a improvement of Microsoft elli Engineering Lecture Series 22nd annual Meal Auetion today Association. public lecture at 12:50 p.m. ciency and productivity. llis exposes students to enginenrs and give studnnts an opportunity "With the success of the football March 3 in the DeBartolo Hall teams have simultaneously who have achieved at t.hn high to bid on meals with cam pus season, I wanted to lusel an auditorium. !lis talk, incn~ased employee productivi est levels in their speeif'ic celebrities such as Notre Dame organization dose to the Notre "Directions in Information ty and reduced the cost of fields. Speakers !'rom various filOtball mach Charlie Weis, Irish Dame community that everybody Technology," is part of the information technology. disciplines are featured quartnrbac:k Brady Quinn and an was familiar with and had a con Distinguished Engineering Markezich, who joined throughout each academie all-male a cappella group, The nection to," Nowotarski said. Lecture Series presented by Microsoft in 1998, also has year to give students an Undnrtones. StudenL'i can purchase llannah the College of Engineering. worked in information technol overview of the diverse oppor Anthropology professor James & Friends bracelets in LaFortune Markezich 's lecture will ogy infrastructure and line-of tunities available in engineer McKenna, Director of Alumni during the auction to enter their focus on directions in informa business application organiza ing and to provide them with a Helations Chuck Lennon, Irish names into a drawing to win a tion technology management tions. Before joining Microsoft, better understanding of the defensive back Ambrosn Wooden football signnd by Brady Quinn. and how it adds business he held a position with role of engineering in soeinty and the Notre Dame leprechaun In 2005, BP brought in approxi value. He also will discuss his Accenture in the electronics and the impact they, as cmgi mao;c:ots am other familiar names mately $5,800, but this year own perspective on careers in and high tech group. neers, can have. associated with the audion. organizers hope to raise that Weis contributed to the auction number to least $6,(){){). by oll'ering a tour of the football "As a freshman last year, I went loeker room and a photo opportu a little crazy and bought a whole nity. bunch of groups," Nowotarski "!The meals! are a fun thing to said. "It's fun to be able to say ND celebrates Robinson Center do with friends - go eat with a that you were able to meet the names that were big at Notre big campus nanw. and it's an Special to The Observer festivities also will include grams. It also features a easy way to make a donation," Dame when you were there." recognition of community vol Computer Teaching and said sophomore Allison The meal that generated the The Hobinson Community unteers and Notre Dame facul Learning Centnr, which is Nowotarski. commissioner of the highest bids in past auctions was Learning Center (RCLC) will ty, staff and students whose equipped with 20 computers Meal Audion. the dinner with Father Mark celebrate its fifth anniversary efforts support the center's and provides instruction and Nowotarski said in addition to Poorman, which also includes Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. programs .. free Internet and e-mail llw twm1ty mnals featurnd in the tours of thn President's ollice, the Sponsored by Notre Dame, the Founded in 2001, the RCLC access. main auction, BP also will host a Basilica, and last year, a tour of center is located at 921 N. is a community-driven educa Some 500 residents and vol silent auction with scweral gift Notre Dame's underground tun Eddy St., South Bend, Ind. tion center that oiTers numer unteers participate each week cerlifkatns to local restaurants nels. The celebration will feature ous programs and activities in on-site HCLC programming, and gift bcL'ikeLo; made by dilliJrent The year's Meal Auction will guest speakers Hev. John I. sponsored by local agencies and as many as 250 Notrn sec:tions of tlw dorm. take place today from 6 p.m. to 9 Jenkins, C.S.C., Notre Dame's and organizations, including Dame students, faeulty and Funds from this year's auction p.m. in the Burgnr King area of president, and South Bend health education and screen staff volunteer with center will be given to llannah & J.aFortune. Mayor Stephen Luecke. ings, GED and English-as-a programs. Somo 35 Frionds. the non-profit foundation Entertainment will be provid Second-Language classes, chil University departmnnts and begun by Maura and Charlin Weis Contact Emma Driscoll at ed by the local steel drum dren's programming, youth residence halls arn involved in dedieatnd to improving the quali- [email protected] ensemble, I Believe I Can. The tutoring and al'tor-school pro- HCLC partnerships. BP Meal Auction Come bid on some of the most appetizing campus celebrities ND has to offer! Thursday Feb 23 6:00-9:00 LaFortune Huddle Area All proceeds go to benefit Hannah and Friends. A Few Campus Celebrities include:
F "-'1:> ~a a p t t r h h 0 e e ~ r r & H p A e 0 t s 0 h b r 1 u m e r t g ~ ~ h ~ Also, enter $2 raffle for autographed Brady Quinn Football and receive a Hannah and Friends bracelet! page 4 The Observer + CAMPUS NEWS Thursday, February 23, 2006
women," she said. $10 of that fee will go toward the government offered a 30-day Schwiebert said she was College Readership Program, and pilot of the program last spring Trustees not conscious of the profes Progra01 the remaining $5 will go toward and received a flood of positive continued from page 1 sional and life skills she was continued from page 1 student union groups to make up feedback, Baron said. learning at the College but for inflation since 2002, the last "The number of e-mails we got graduation, eventually appreciated them in retro Collaboration Fund, student body time the student activity fee was saying 'keep this going' and the advancing to her current spect once she entered the president Dave Baron said. increased. number of e-mails when we position as director of the workforce. But CCC president Beth Generally, the activity fee helps stopped [the pilot] saying 'what Communication Services "All of these things are O'Shaughnessy said the group's to fund major operations of stu the heck happened?' was enor Center of Excellence. important and they are allocation reduction is unfair to dent clubs or organizations on mous," Baron said. "It was prob Schwiebert said the profes things that you learn here the 300-plus clubs and organiza campus, which is why Hussell ably the most response I've ever sional world of the 1970s but I am not sure that we tions that rely on it for funding. does not believe it should fund a seen on any student government was dominated by men who really understand while we "Whoever feels College private newspaper program. initiative we've done." had never interacted with a are in college that those are Readership is an appropriate use "Students need to know that Baron said he understands the woman on a professional the things you are acquiring. for student activities should find their money is going off-cam CCC wants to maximize its level. One I know I did- a way to pay for it," pus," Russell said. "It has not resources but noted the Council dealer initially n't." O'Shaughnessy said. "They been advertised well enough so will have the opportunity to refused to Out of her shouldn't ask dubs to be the ones that students know where it's appeal for more funds from the work with her. "We are desperately four years at to bear the burden ... we will going." student union group allocation The wives of in need of people Saint Mary's fight for the interest of the clubs If granted funding, the later this year. some of her also sprung because that's who we're elected Program will provide 1,600 daily "Any group is always going to colleagues today in the business life-long friend to represent." newspapers for the student body have their hand out wanting were hesitant world that are ships, and The dispute boils down to hard (560 copies of USA Today, 560 more and more money," Baron to allow their willing to stand up Schwiebert numbers, with the CCC claiming copies of the New York Times said. "But we need to make a husbands to encouraged it will be seriously stripped of its and 480 of the Chicago Tribune). budget balance ... and that's take business and lead and make students to resources and student body pres But Russell said that number of what we did with this proposal. trips with her, decisions with develop and ident Dave Baron adamantly papers is not sufficient to serve "The piece of the [CCC budget] Schwiebert integrity." cherish similar maintaining that the group, in the 8,000 undergraduates paying pie is a [lower] percentage, but said. bonds. Her fact, will have more money. for it. it's a much bigger pie [because] In the early group of Baron argues the CCC will be "One-in-four students [will we increased the amount of months at Debbie Johnson friends has allocated more than ten percent have] access to a newspaper, money going in [when we John Deere - Schwiebert depended each more money than it received this [but] every student ha.:; access to increased the student activity and through chair other through year, which is more than enough a SUB [Student Union Board] fee]," Baron said. out her 30- SMC Board of Trustees painful times, to cover inflation, he said. event or to a club event or to an O'Shaughnessy and Hussell year career at Schwiebert "It's a major loss of money that HPC [Hall President's Council] said they are unconvinced stu the company said, including students are going to lose," Mac event," Russell said. "I don't see dent government acted in the - Schwiebert the death of a Russell, the chair of the CCC's why we're giving money to one best interests of the student body. said she was friend's child (budget) hard line committee, in-four instead of one in one." "Just because we can do some able to rely on the leader and the illness of another's said in disagreement. "Every club Though the Program was thing doesn't mean we should," ship skills and Christian husband. on campus is going to be affected backed and approved under O'Shaughnessy said. "Student principles she learned at "I have been blessed that by it." Baron's leadership, student body government is responsive, but it Saint Mary's. my roommates from Saint CCC attended Wednesday president-elect Lizzi Shappell will should al.:;o be responsible." "Saint Mary's College is Mary's are still my friends night's Senate meeting to present make the final appeal to the At Wednesday's Senate meet committed to developing today," Schwiebert said. a resolution to reinstate the fiXed Financial Management Board for ing, Baron called the CCC's cur women to be leaders in the As a woman's career allocation level for clubs and the allocation in April. She said rent campaign "sort of disingenu world of work, home, church advances, it is important for organizations. The visit resulted she will work vigorously to imple ous," given the delayed response and community and that is a her to consider carefully in a heated exchange between ment an "aggressive recycling to the Senate's October resolu distinct advantage how she will spend her Senate members - specifically, program" to ensun~ several stu tion. because they know you have money, she said. Schwiebert Baron- and O'Shaughnessy. dents can read the same copy of "You say that you do have a that leadership training," recalled making her first Baron launched into a detailed a newspaper each day. problem with the fiXed allocation she said. "We are desperate $25 donation to Saint Mary's explanation of the Senate's deci "We believe that every interest being lowered,'' Baron said. "But ly in need of people today in - what then seemed like a sion to pass the resolution cutting ed student will be able to read a those [percentages] are entirely the business world that are large sum. the percentage of budget money paper," Shappell said. "The aca arbitrary ... You're getting more willing to stand up and lead "I wanted to make sure received by the Clubs and demic benefits for campus out money ... The money's going and make decisions with that the wonderful experi Organizations, emphasizing that weigh the argwnenl<> against the towards you and I think it's going integrity." ence I had here would con campus clubs actually would be program. Student money is not to benefit you." The liberal arts education tinue," she said. receiving more money next year 'being sent off-campus,' rather it But O'Shaughnessy defended at Saint Mary's teaches its The Board's agenda for and that the CCC was making an is being invested into a program her position and the timing of her graduates not only to think today and Friday includes unreasonable request. that provides national and inter group's current proposal. critically, Schwiebert said, the completion of a thorough When interrupted by national news for our communi "It took us a long time to catch but also grants them lessons review of the budget and O'Shaughnessy, Baron said, ''I'm ty." on - this was a complicated in how to communicate ideas discussion about growth at still talking." Plus, Baron said, the Board of plan," she said. "I didn't know effectively both orally and in the College, Schwiebert said. Baron's administration has Trustees has approved the pro how to maneuver within this writing. Student Trustee Jill Vlasek devoted much of its energy to gram already. body [of student government] ... "I think we take it for and ten student government bringing the Readership Program "To renege on that now would We aren't trying to be disingenu granted here because it is officers will attend various to campus permanently. The best be inappropriate and would be ous. In fact, I'm trying to be bla our standard of operation," committee meetings. way to do that initially, Baron almost a violation of trust," tantly obvious." she said. "It's the way we do Reporters are not permit said, was to increase the student Baron said. business, but it is a unique ted to attend the sessions. activity fee from $80 to $95 -an The College Headership Maddie Hanna contributed to advantage that we have that increase the Student Senate Program is run by USA Today this report. is part of our liberal arts approved 22-5 in October 2005. and provides access to major education." Contact Megan O'Neil at Pending the approval of the national newspapers at colleges Contact Mary Kate Malone at Schwiebert said some of [email protected] Financial Management Board, throughout the nation. Student [email protected] her colleagues deny them selves professional opportu nities because they are unable to speak in front of a group and are unwilling to learn the crucial skill. p Conversely, Saint Mary's stu dents are well prepared for the professional world and are open to learning the things they don't know, she said. Schwiebert said a value I based education - like that offered by her alma mater - is critical in the business world today. "Another thing we learn [at Saint Mary's] is the key is how to act with good integri A ty," she said. "There are many situations today in business where values are in question and people have difficulty living up to their values." N Schwiebert said she explored her faith and looked to the Sisters of the Holy Cross to learn the value $henior citizens, $3 all students of service. or visit http:lJperformingarts.nd.edu "The example [of' service] 0 of the Sisters is something you will carry with you because it is a visible sign of ~ their commitment to women IJNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAM~ and the education of DE!,ARTMEKT 01:" MUSIC ---- -~------""'! ORLD & NATION Thursday, February 23, 2006 CoMPILED FROM THE OBSERVER's WIRE sERVICEs page 5
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Pope Benedict names new Cardinals Man hospitalized with anthrax VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI nanwd 15 nnw cardinals Wednesday, includ New Yorker was accidentally infected after trip to Africa; not a public health threat ing John Paul ll's longtime privatn secretary and prolatns from Boston and !long Kong, Associated Press adding his lirst. installment to the elitn group of churdunm1 who will eloct his successor. NEW YOHK - A New Benedict road aloud the names during his York City drum maker has wnekly gnneral audionce and said they been hospitalized with a would be elevatml during a March 24 cen1- ease of inhaled anthrax that mony at the Vatiean. ofl'icials say he may have Those dwsen to r11coive the "red hats" that contracted from the raw tlw so-1:alled princos of the church wear animal hides that he indtuln tlw archbishops of Caracas, imporl<; from Ati·iea. Venezuela; Sooul, South Korea; Bordoaux, Authorities said Franco; Tolndo, Spain; and Manila, W11dnesday the infection l'hilippinos. appearod to be accidental - not terrorism - and did not British bank robbers steal millions pose a serious publie health I.ONilON- A gang of armed robbnrs imper thrnat. sonating polko oflknrs tind up employees at a Vado Diomande, 44, had soutlwrn l·:ngland socurity company and stole traveled recently to the west tlw equivalont of $4:t5 million. the Bank of coast of At'rica and fell ill in l·:ngland said Wmlrwsday in disclosing onn of Pennsylvania last week tlw largest bank lwists in British history. shortly alter he rnturned to Tho monny, about 25 million pounds in bank this country with some notns, was stolnn ovnrnight from a 1:ash center hides, authorities said. at Tonbridgn in Kent county, a bank It was not exactly clear spok1~snuLn said on condition of anonymity, how Diomande came into according to bank policy. eontact with the doadly sub No onn was injured in thn robbory. stanco, or whether it hap Tlw bank spoknsman also said it was possi pmHld in Africa or in this bln that more than $4J.5 million was stolon, country. But aides to Mayor hut the final figure will not be known until tho Michael Bloomberg said it sncurity company cornplotos its accounting. was related to his job mak Tlw !wist at Socuritas Cash Managemont ing drums from animal I .t
Associated Press out by Shiite militias - se11mnd to push "The terrorists in Iraq havn again LOCAL NEWS Iraq doser to all-out eivil war than at proven that they are enemies or all SAMAHHA - Insurgents posing as any point in the three years since tho faiths and of all humanity," Bush said. Vatican may canonize Indiana nun police destroyed th11 golden dome of one U.S.-l11d overthrow ofSaddam IIussnin. "The world must stand unitnd against of Iraq's holiest Shiite shrines Many leaders called lilr calm. "We are them, and steadfast bnhind the pnopln ST. MAI!Y-OF-TIIE-WOOilS- Thn19th cen Wednesday, setting off an unprecen ladng a major conspiracy that is target ol'lraq." tury foundress of a community of nuns in dented spasm of sectarian violence. ing Iraq's unity," said President Jalal British Prime Minist1~r Tony Blair also wnstPrn Indiana has edgnd closer to Homan Angry crowds thronged the streets, Talabani, a Kurd. "Wp should all stand condmnned the bombing and plndgnd Catholic sainthood with the Vatican's militiamen attaeked Sunni mosques, hand in hand to prevent the danger or a funds toward the shrinn"s reconstruc approval of a sneond miradn - the reputed and at l11ast 19 people were killed. dvil war." tion. wring of a man's damagnd ey11sight. With the gloaming dome of the 1 ,200- President Bush pledged American U.S. Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad Mothnr Theodore Guorin, who founded the year-old Askariya shrine reduced to help to restore the mosque after the and the top American eommander in Sisters of l'rovidnnce eommunity n11ar Terre rubble, some Shiites lashed out at the bombing north of Baghdad. which dealt Iraq, Gen. George Casey, called the llaute, is ernditml with helping restore the United States as partly to blame. a severe blow to U.S. efforts to keep attack a deliberate attempt to foment 11yosight of Phil McCord, an employee at the The violence - many of the 90 Iraq from falling deeper into sectarian sectarian strife and warned it was a order's mother house. attacks on Sunni mosques were carried violence. "critical moment for Iraq."
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"Folks know when they are ing to Mahoney, was the idea that if you ask us enough times student houses," Kramer said. that fictional short stories were we'll just keep giving you differ Police "You're going to be targeted." Thatcher not well represented at Notre ent answers,'' Mahoney said. continued from page 1 If students see suspicious continued from page 1 Dame "We really don't want to hem activity or are the victim of a "Sometimes it seems that 'The ourselves into one way of doing and as tenants, to get crime, they should not hesi - seniors Mahoney, Mike Seidl Juggler,' the current literary things or one particular style or involved to curtail this activi tate to call the SBPD, and Sarah French and junior magazine, kind of falls short of one particular ideology, and the ty, and problems will be Hechlinski said. He said the Alexa Recio. According to providing fictional prose con name 'The Thatcher' reflects solved." biggest obstacle for the police French, "The Thatcher," is tent, so we'd like to fill in that this." Sergeant Lee D. Ross and is getting citizens to report Mahoney's brainchild. gap a little bit," he said. "The Thatcher" accepts Corporal crimes or suspi While all the editors are "The idea that 'The Thatcher' almost any type of submission, Patrick cions. English majors, they said they grew from was the idea that from graphic novels to art sub Hechlinski of "The key is ... to get "We'd rather find their academic path almost there were a lot of stories out missions for the cover page, but the South this information out come out and find an immaterial point. Mahoney there that just weren't getting the main priority is publishing Bend Police out ... there's no points out that Notre Dame's told, or people started and did fiction. Department into the harm as opposed most well known author, n't finish, or hit a block or "We're there for the stories (SBPD) intro neighborhood there to coming out Nicholas Sparks ("The something like that." that haven't been written, and duced the and to let later on and find Notebook"), was not an English The staff of "The Thatcher" we want everyone to be a part student ing out you got major. usually meets at least once a of ['The Thatcher']" Mahoney neighbor everybody know burglarized," "It doesn't matter what back week and often arranges times said. "No one else really is doing hood watch what,s happening.,, Hechlinski said. ground or what major someone with people who submit stories this sort of thing with short sto at the talk The department is as long as you want to write," in order to discuss how their ries." held at stepped up police French said. "We don't want ideas can grow. The editors are optimistic for Perley Patrick Hechlinski presence and writing or submitting to a mag "What we're hoping is that the publication's future and Elementary corporal went door-to-door azine to be intimidating. We people will send their unfin hope it can improve the School in South Bend Police to encourage peo welcome writers of all levels ished ideas and we'll work with University's literary community. South Bend. ple to be alert and take personal interest in the writer and we'd develop it "This is something that is The student after 12 "one-on helping them become better into a bigger, better story." really, really helpful to writers, version of the neighborhood one robberies" against stu writers." Mahoney said. and we're hoping to expand it watch program, modeled dents and professors occurred Since "The Thatcher," is not The process has been rather more to the Notre Dame cam after a current program serv between Dec. 27 and Jan. 27. sponsored by Notre Dame, it inexact thus far. In fact, the edi pus and make it more of a com ing about 20,000 people in Since then, there have been does not have any length or tors can't quite pin down an munity," French said. "We just the South Bend area, uses cit no further reported student content restrictions, and since it exact reason for the publica want to make the Notre Dame izen vigilance to deter crime. robberies in the area. appears online, publication tion's name, which they say is writing community better." Unlike the community proves very inexpensive. open to metaphors. neighborhood watch pro Contact Kaidynn Riely at One of the driving forces '"Thatcher' is kind of open Contact Joe Piarulli at gram, which designates [email protected] behind "The Thatcher," accord- ended, and we kind of figure [email protected] "block captains" to serve as intermediaries between the police department and the general public, SBPD said it will directly contact all stu dents in the program to inform them of crimes com mitted in their neighborhood. When students know what crimes are taking place, they can take the necessary pre cautions to avoid becoming a victim, I-Iechlinski said. "The key is ... to get this information out into the neighborhood there and to let everybody know what's hap pening," he said. Ross and Hechlinski encour aged students to submit their phone numbers and address es to the police department to be added to the calling list. "The nice thing about hav ing the police department call you when something happens is you know that the informa tion that we're giving you is the facts and it's coming right off the police report," Hechlinski said. When students get informa tion directly from the police - rather than through word of mouth or other sources - there is less confusion about occurrences in the neighbor hood, he said. re: Sergeant Ross advised off campus students to safeguard their homes against burglars, especially during the upcom men ing weeklong spring break. Hoss recommended residents use timers for lights, ask a neighbor to clear snow from the sidewalk and lock all win dows and doors. Kramer and SBPD officers said students should ask the police to watch their houses while on vacation as a free service provided by the department. Hoss said with morning, afternoon and evening patrols, one house • may get three to six visits in a • day. sat FE Kramer, who rents more than 60 houses in the South Bend area, is working with the police department to ensure the security of his rentals after two were bur 8PM Jordan Auditoriurn glarized over winter break. Kramer recommended resi oC 8LtSlNESS dents make their absences MENDOZ.A COLLEGE less obvious to potential bur glars by minimizing "tell-tale signs" the house is rented by students - beer cans and plastic cups in the yard and leftover kegs. THE OBSERVER
Thursday, February 23 , 2006 USINESS page 7 MARKET RECAP Stock drops after CEO scandal Dow 11,137.17 +68.11 Company shares fall eight cents, close at $19 on New York Stock Exchange }ones Up: Same: Down: Composite Volume: Associated Press 1,691 151 1,586 2,442,958,200 DALLAS - Shares ol' AMEX 1.833.85 +0.58 HadioShaek Corp. fell NASDAQ 3,191.47 +50.74 Tuesday, the day after its NYSE 8:128.20 +45.54 chief executivn stepped down following questions S&PSOO I ,292.67 +9.63 about the accuracy of his NIKKEI(Tokyo) 15.781.78 0.00 resume. FTSE IOO(London) 5,872.40 +14.70 Thn company's shares fell eight cents to close at COMPANY %CHANGE I $GAIN I PRICE $19 on tho New York Stock Exchangn. INTEL CP (INTC) -2.29 -0.47 20.15 David J. Edmondson NASDAQ 110 TR (QQQQ) + 1.25 +0.51 41.26 worked nearly 11 years CISCO SYS INC (CSCO) with HadioShaek Corp. +0.46 +0.09 19.67 before ho became presi SUN MICROSYS (SUNW) +1.18 +0.05 4.30 dent and CEO. But he JDS UNIPHASE UDSU) -1.01 -0.03 2.95 stepp1~d down on Monday after less than a year at Treasuries tho helm. 10-YEAR NOTE -0.70 -0.32 45.31 The company's board 13-WEEK BILL +0.16 +0.07 44.52 said it had accepted Edmondson's resignation 30-YEAR BOND -0.95 -0.43 44.84 and promoted Claire 5-YEAR NOTE -0.35 -0.16 45.68 Babrowski - executive vice president and ehief Commodities operating ol'licnr - to act LIGHT CRUDE ($/bbl.) -1.73 61.01 ing CEO. GOLD ($/Troy oz.) 0.00 556.50 "One of the most impor tant things we havn as a PORK BELLIES (cents/lb.) + 1.38 84.33 corporation is in tngrity and Excha Rates trust and we know we YEN 118.4300 have to restore that back EURO 0.8395 to the public," Executive Chairman Leonard Hoberts POUND 0.5734 said. CANADIAN$ 1.1487 Edmondson last week acknowledged resume errors that included claims of earning two college AP IN BRIEF degrons for which the The RadioShack Corp. headquarters is shown In Fort Worth, Texas. RadioShack stock fell school he attended has no Wednesday after CEO Dave Edmondson resigned amidst questions about his resume. Stock prices soar in wake of inflation records. He issued a brief NI•:W YOHK - A combination of moderate statement Monday but did said it would hire an out prised by the resignation, Bible Colloge. inl1ation and falling oil prices energized Wall not discuss his resume. side firm to investigate. but hadn't expected it on a The sehool's registrar Stnwt Wodnesday, sonding stocks higher as "At this time the board But that was canceled with holiday when financial told the Star-Tnlegram that invostors grew optimistic about an end to the and I have agreed that it is the resignation. markets were closed. records showed Fndnral Hesnrvn's interest rate hikes. in the best interest of the Edmondson and the "H you think about his Edmondson eompleted Thn corn rate of inflation, which excludes company for new leader board were negotiating a tenure, it's not as if he's only two semesters and en orgy and food. rose by a tame 0.2 percent ship to step forward so severance package and his led a turnaround of this that the school never in January, in linn with economists' forecasts. that our turnaround plan departure; Hoberts said it's company," she said. "That oll'ered degrees in psychol II igher prices for gasoline and electrieity sent has the best possible worth less than $1 million being said, it would be dif ogy. The school official the broader Consumer Price Index up 0.7 chance to succeed, as I in cash. He said further ficult for the board, consid declined to comment to pnrcnnt last month, a greater increase than know it will," Edmondson details will be disclosed in ering the things that have The Associated Prnss. neonomists expected and the largest rise in said. a regulatory filing. come out, to find a reason Edmondson said last priens in four months. The Fort Worth Star In 2004, Edmondson to keep him." week he believes that he The Fed. under new Chairman Ben Telegram first reported of received $616,154 in Edmondson, 46, joined received a theology diplo Bnrnanke, is kenping a close watch on infla errors with Edmondson's salary plus an $820,219 HadioShack in 1994 and ma called a ThG, but not tion. If higher energy eosts or any other fac resume on Feb. 14. The bonus while serving as had been CEO since May. the four-year bachelor of tors eausn inflation to spike, the Fed will con HadioShack board issued a chief operating officer, Edmondson had claimed science degree listed on his tinue its strnak of short-term rate hikes in an statement saying it stood according to the company's that he received degrees in resume. lie eould not doc behind Edmondson, a proxy. The 2005 salaries theology and psychology ument the ThG diploma. attl~mpt to keep price increases under con trol. move Hoberts said he for senior executives have from Pacific Coast Baptist lloberts said eompany regrets. not been disclosed yet. College in California, which background r.hecks did not After Edmondson Stacey Widlitz, analyst moved in 1998 to include academic verifica FAiling of taxes may become required acknowledged the errors for Fulcrum Global Oklahoma and renamed tion in 1994 as they do NEW YOHK - Whilo eleetronic filing of tax on Wednesday, the board Partners LLC, wasn't sur- itself Heartland Baptist today. rnturns has boon an option for small businesses l(u· yoars, many small-to-medium sized corpora tions are finding that e-filing is becoming a n~quirmnent. Starting with tax year 2005, corporations that havo morn than $50 million in assol<> and that file Inflation strains household budgets morn than 250 returns a year - including forms such
said. This means greater mixing of Senate different types of rooms - continued from page 1 triples, doubles and quads, for example - within dorms "so law school, constructing an people can choose which they engineering facility, landscap prefer," Affleck-Graves said. ing the area south of And painting an even bigger DeBartolo Hall to create a picture, Affleck-Graves said "Town Commons," renovating the University hopes to build a the student health center and center for social sciences south finishing the Jordan Hall of of the Hesburgh Center for Science described by International Studies, con Affleck-Graves as "the bigg6lst, struct a new four-story Center most expensive building we've for Social Concerns and built on campus." replace "the most beautiful The 204,000-square-foot building on campus" - the building is projected to open Stepan Center. this August. "Imagine writing an exam Preliminary sketches of the when it doesn't rain on your law school were similarly paper," he said, drawing grandiose. The building is laughs. being designed with arches While research is still under bigger than the supportive way, Affleck-Graves said a new arch beneath Lyons. student activities center might "Imagine the band marching fill the Stepan Center's current LAURIE HUNTfThe Observer through there on a Saturday location. Senate members listen to Executive Vice President John Affleck-Graves at Wednesday's afternoon," Affleck-Graves There's also the possibility of meeting. The address outlined future campus plans as envisioned by University leadership. said, turning to senators sit building a new inn next to one ting on his left. of the campus lakes, Affleck "[But] the retail has to work come all people, regardless of first the American flag." Looking at a "slightly larger Graves said, while still keeping for the campus and the city," color, gender, religion, ethnici O'Neill senator Steve timeframe," Affleck-Graves some of the rooms in the cur he said. ty, sexual orientation, social or Tortorello also questioned the said construction would likely rent Morris Inn available for Restaurants will not move economic class, and nationali committee's proposal. begin on three new residence visiting families. into the district unless they ty." "If some dorms don't do it, halls within seven years. Two Plans for revamping the believe they can make between Committee chair Sarah Liu you're going to create the would be located east of University's athletic facilities five and seven million dollars a described the flag as a symbol impression that no one in that Pasquerilla East and Knott - are similarly long-term. The year, Affleck-Graves said, rev of "tolerance .. . showing our dorm is accepting," he said. projects made possible by an athletic facilities master plan enue too large for Notre Dame acceptance of GLBTQ [gay, les Tortorello said students agreement with the City of includes expanding and reno students to generate alone. bian, bisexual, transgender, might start jumping to conclu South Bend to close Juniper vating the Joyce Center as well Affleck-Graves said the less queer and questioning] stu sions about "good dorms" and Road - while the other would as building new soccer, definite plans would be final dents." "bad dorms," depending on be built next to McGlinn and lacrosse and softball stadiums. ized once appropriate donors But after heated discussion, which halls hung the flags. complete the row of West Quad But the most talked about were located. the letter was sent back to the But Community Relations dorms. plan of the past year has been committee for revision. committee chair Nick Guzman "We need to spread it out the proposed college town In other Senate news: Cavanaugh senator Liz said this would not be a worth more - it's not to add more development. Affleck-Graves The Diversity Affairs com Brown said she presented the less outcome. beds, but more space in the described the four-block set-up mittee presented a letter to idea to her dorm's hall council "Does [not hanging the flag] dorms," said Affleck-Graves, along the Eddy Corridor as "a senators urging rectors to and received a skeptical mean [the hall] is not a place who stressed that the mix of conventional stores you hang rainbow flags in support response. of inclusion?" Guzman asked. University's population would know and hopefully a couple of of "the spirit of inclusion at "I don't really see a guaran "If we can all agree [on that not increase along with the restaurants ... maybe a Trader Notre Dame," a project to tee [that all rectors would impression]. then yes, that's campus expansion. Joe's." coincide with an upcoming hang the flags]," Brown said. exactly what it means." Notre Dame also plans to While stores moving into the "Stand Against Hate" cam "I don't see how a spirit of This, Guzman said, is the renovate all of the current res neighborhood would be inde paign. inclusion flag on just a few reason behind the campaign - idence halls, Affleck-Graves pendent of the University, The letter quotes Notre dorms really fosters [a spirit of that some halls might not be said. Affleck-Graves stressed the Dame's "Spirit of Inclusion" inclusion]." willing to show support for "[The goal) over the next ten importance of students giving statement, which reads, "Notre Brown also said since dorms GLBTQ questions. to 15 years [is] to go through feedback regarding what types Dame strives for a spirit of currently do not hang flags every dorm on campus of development they would like inclusion among the members prominently, "if we were going Contact Maddie Hanna at [andl redefine the space," he to see near campus. of this community ... we wei- to get any flag, it should be mhannal @nd.edu
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME Whitehouse: Bush did SUMMER SESSION not know about deal JUNE 19-AUGUST4,2006 The 2006 summer session wili begin on Monday, June 19 (enrollment), and Anthropology end on Friday, August 4 (final exams). Some courses- primarily in science and Architecture Debate over port transaction reaches new level languaqes-will beqin ancl end before or after these dates. The Summer Session Art Bulletin contains cornplete schedule information. The Bu!ietin is available at th.e Biology Associated Press officer Edward H. Bilkey, said Summer Session Office (111 Earth Sciences Bldg.) beginning on Monday, February Business the company will do whatever 27.1nforrnation on summer courses, as it appears in the Bulletin. is also available at Chemistry WASHINGTON - President the administration asks to the Summer Session website (www.nd.edu/-sumsess) Classical Languages Bush was unaware of the enhance shipping security Computer Applications pending sale of shipping and ensure the sale goes Notre Dame continuing students-undergraduate and graduate students in Economics operations at six major U.S. through. Bilkey said residence during the spring semester of 2006 who are eligible to return in the Engineering seaports to a state-owned Wednesday he will work in fall-must use Web Registration (1) to register for summer courses and (2) to add business in the United Arab Washington to persuade or drop courses according to the add and drop dates specific to each course. The English Emirates until the deal skeptical lawmakers they 'Web Registration PIN (personal identifJCation nurnber) for summer is available on Film already had been approved should endorse the deal. At insideND for all continuing students. Instructions for course registration (selection) French by his administration, the least two Senate oversight German White House said Wednesday. hearings already are sched are available at http://registrar.nd.edu. Course reference numbers (CRNs) are Defending the deal anew, uled. published in the Bu/!etin and at the Surnrner Ses>ion website. History the administration also said "We're disappointed," Irish Studies that it should have briefed Bilkey told The Associated Web Registration will be available for summer registration from Wednesday, March Italian Congress sooner about the Press in an interview. "We're 15, throuCJh the add and drop dates specific to each course. Students may re~Jister Mathematics transaction, which has trig going to do our best to per or make schedule changes whenever they choose during this period; no appoint Music gered a major political back suade them that they jumped ment times are necessary. Philosophy lash among both Republicans the gun. "The UAE is a very Physics and Democrats. solid friend, as President Air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned housing and (optional) summer rneal Political Science Bush on Tuesday brushed Bush has said." plans will be available. Forms for meal plans may be obtained at the Summer Psychology aside objections by leaders in Bush faces a rebellion from Session Office at any time durin(j the spring semester. Students may apply for Sociology the Senate and House that leaders of his own party, as summer housing online at www.nd.edu/-sumsess the $6.8 billion sale could well as from Democrats, Spanish raise risks of terrorism at about the deal that would put Tuifon for the summer session of2006 will be $598 per credit hour for undergradu Theatre American ports. In a forceful Dubai Ports in charge of ate students and $314 per credit hour for graduate students, plus a $50 general fee. Theology defense of his administra major shipping operations in tion's earlier approval of the New York, New Jersey, deal, he pledged to veto any Baltimore, New Orleans, bill Congress might approve Miami and Philadelphia. to block the agreement While Bush has adamantly involving the sale of a British defended the deal, the White company to the Arab firm. House acknowledged that he Dubai Port's top American did not know about it until executive, chief operating recently. Thurssday, February 23, 2006 The Observer + PAID ADVERTISEMENT page 9
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Catholic Q&A The Asian American Association Why do Catholics fast and abstain here at Notre Dame has long benefited from Vince Niou's great leadership, but it from meat during Lent? is a pleasure to introduce him to many ot This question often gets asked around this time, when some find er members of the Notre Dame communi the dining halls' practice of serving only fish or vegetarian entrees on ty. Vince is a junior Marketing major and Fridays during Lent unsatisfying. he lives in Keenan Hall. Vince's contribu Fasting derives from our Jewish ancestors who practiced it as tions to the Asian American Association an example of piety. While Jesus condemns the fasting hypocrites, He are indeed worthy of commendation. He i does so because of their gloomy appearance for self-glorification (Mat currently the AAA Vice President and has held many important positions during his thew 6: 16 ), not because of the practice itself. The Apostles in the early time here. Last year as a sophomore Vi Church kept the fast, combining regular fasting with their worship of the was the AAA Spiritual commissioner and Lord (Acts 13:2). These and all acts of self-denial take us back to Jesus's AAA Freshman Retreat lead planner. first condition for discipleship: "If anyone wishes to come after me, he Vince has already left a lasting must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me" (Luke 9:23, impression through the Asian American NAB). Association activities he has founded. I The practice of abstaining from meat on Fridays dates back to do not know about any of the readers, the first century, when early Christians would avoid consuming fleshy but I do not know many people who have meat to commemorate the day of crucifixion (Friday), since it was the day founded one activity at Notre Dame, let when Christ sacrificed His flesh on the cross for our salvation. Fish was alone two. Through his hard work and a natural substitute for meat, which was particularly appropriate given the dedication Vince has founded the AAA early Christians' usage of the Greek word ichthus (''fish") as an acronym Winter retreat and Grotto trip. If I were a for "Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior." betting man I would say the AAA is going Fast and abstinence have a seemingly natural home in Lent, a sea to have to name some award after Vince soon; he has just done that much work. son already focused on prayer, inward reflection, and penance in prepara Vince has found time to minister in all tion for the joy of the Resurrection at Easter. Throughout the history of of these activities while also being a part the Church, however, the norms of fast and abstinence have gone through time instmctor at the Notre Dame Martial a number of changes. Prior to the 1960s, Catholics abstained from meat Arts Institute. Finally, to cap things off, on all Fridays throughout the year, and fasted each day of Lent except for on any given Thursday night at CoMo Sunday. In 1966, these requirements were reduced to abstinence from you may see Vince at Iron Sharpens Iron. meat on all Fridays of Lent and fasting (eating only one full meal a day) Even with all he does for others, he still on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Even so, Friday abstinence from finds time to spiritually recharge himself. meat (or some form of penance or self-denial) throughout the rest of the Thanks for sharing your faith with oth year is still very much encouraged. And while these norms apply to all ers Vince. Keep up the great work; Notre Catholic Christians age 15-60, Christians of all traditions are encouraged is much better for it. to join in these pious practices. Let us know who out there Through our Lenten practices of fasting and abstinence from meat and other luxuries, the Church otTers us a regular opportunity to is making a difference! deny ourselves so that we might better mold our lives after the example Send nominations to of Jesus Christ. Brian Vassel at Send uestions to Brett Perkins: [email protected]! bvassel nd.edu THE OBSERVER page 10 IEWPOINT Thursday, February 23, 2006 THE OBSERVER Deus Caritas Est P.O. Box 779, Notre Dame, IN 46556 024 South Dining Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556 Pope Benedict XVI's first encyclical, need charity but justice." Charity, they sidiarity by supporting efforts of social EDITOR IN CHIEF Deus Caritas Est (God is Love), signed claim, serves injustice by making an forces, including the Church, to Claire Heininger on Christmas Day, packs a lot of "unjust system ... appear ... tolerable" achieve justice. Civil justice, however, MANAGING EDilOR BusiNESS MANAGER instruction into 25 readable pages. and thus blocking "the struggle for a is not enough. "Love - caritas- will Pat Leonard Paula Garcia Part I of Deus Caritas Est {DCE) ana better world." Benedict rejects that always prove necessary even in the lyzes human and approach as "an inhuman philosophy," most just society." The claim that "just AssT. MANAGING EDITOR: Maureen Reynolds divine love in terms sacrificing people of the present to social structures would make works of AsST. MANAGING EDITOR: Sarah Vabulas of eros and agape. "the moloch of the future .... One does charity superlluous," says DCE, AssT. MANAGING EDITOR: Heather Van Hoegarden Addressed to "a not make the world more human by "masks a materialist conception ... world where the refusing to act humanely here and that man can live 'by bread alone."' SPORTS EDITOR: Mike Gilloon name of God is now. We contribute to a better world DCE encourages "cooperation" SCENE EDITOR: Rama Gottumukkala sometimes associat only by personally doing good now." between State and Church agencies SAINT MARY'S EDITOR: Megan O'Neil ed with vengeance But what about justice? Doesn't the but insists that the State "must guar PHOlO EDITOR: Claire Kelley or even a duty of Church care about it? Yes, it does. But antee religious freedom." Three days GRAPHICS EDITOR: Graham Ebetsch hatred and vio Charles the "just ordering" of society and the before he signed DCE, Benedict ADVERTISING MANAGER: Nick Guerrieri lence," DCE tells Rice State, is the role of "politics" and not addressed the Curia on the teaching of AD DESIGN MANAGER: jennifer Kenning that world of "the of the Church. Vatican II that religious freedom is CoNTROLLER: Jim Kirihara love which God lav Right or The "direct duty" to work for a just required because "the human person WEB ADMINISTRATOR: Damian Althoff ishes upon us and Wrong? society belongs to the "lay faithful" is capable of knowing the truth about which we in turn rather than to the Church itself. God" and because such truth "cannot OFFICE MANAGER & GENERAL INFO must share with others." But DCE is "Fundamental to Christianity," says be externally imposed" and "can only (574) 63!-7471 loaded with cultural, political and DCE, "is the distinction between be claimed with God's grace in free FAX legal implications, arising from its Church and State." The Church should dom of conscience." (574) 631-6927 assertion that "[l]ove of God and love not be in politics, but it does have an A recurrent theme of Benedict's ADVERTISING of neighbor" are "inseparable." educative role. 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Thursday, February 23, 2006 IEWPOINT page II Let Lent change you
Next Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, order to conform our actions more to ates have developed well a value sys prayer and almsgiving. Let's take which marks the beginning of Lent. the life and the teachings of Jesus we tem that is solidly based on Catholic advantage of the season to shorn up For 40 days, Christians around the read about in the gospels. values and principles, and on the our deepest Christian convictions. Let world will prepare to celebrate and Lent is a time for us to enter into a teachings of the Church. It is not easy it also mark a period in our lives when remember worthily the great events of deepening of our personal call to holi to "swim upstream" against our secu we try to be as aware as possible of Jloly Week culminat- ness. It is the time when our best larizing culture, with shallow and who we are in God's sight and ques ing in the proclama- Father Richard efforts will be assisted by God's grace. passing relationships. It is not easy for tion the values that hold us baek while tion of the V. Warner Conversion is a change of heart that us to hold ourselves to a higher stan affirming and strengthening the r.on Hesurrection of Jesus leads to changes in our life that affect dard when it comes to Christian sexu vietions which lead us in the direction Christ on Easter. FaithPoint our behavior because of a reordering al ethics. But many of you do because in which we want to go. During the days of of our priorities and an examination it is the way shown to us by Jesus. the Lenten season, we try to remind of how we live out our values in the Other students begin to discover that Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are ourselves of the importance of what it course of our daily lives (even on part of themselves that only God can days of fast and abstinence. This is we are preparing for: to deepen our weekends). satisfy and fill as their days under the means that we should abstain from all love for Jesus Christ. Traditionally, we Many of our Notre Dame undergrad Dome lengthen. And they are grateful meat, eat the equivalent of two meals try to do this by engaging in extra uates are serious about deepening for the opportunities they find here to rather than three and refrain from moments of prayer, by showing more their spirituality during their years at practice their faith. eating between meals. concern and attention to the poor and Notre Dame. You only need to attend a Yet conversion begins when we are Fridays in Lent are days of absti to those in need and by engaging in hall Mass, spend time at the Grotto, aware of our relationship to God, of nence when we should refrain from small sacrifices which remind us that participate in a Campus Ministry God's presence in our lives, of our eating meat. these are not just normal days. sponsored event, among other things, need for God and an honest self But the deepest meaning and pur to understand the truth of this state assessment of what keeps us from Father Richard Warner. CSC. is the pose of Lent is to joyfully embark upon ment. eliminating from our lives those obsta Director of Campus Ministry. 1/e can a journey of personal conversion. It is We are susceptible to the amoral cles which hinder our spiritual be reached at [email protected] a time for us to examine our attitudes, and immoral tendencies which sur growth. The views expressed in this column our habits and the priorities we place round us and create much of our cul May the grace of these days be a are those of the author and not neces on different aspects of our lives, in ture. Many Notre Dame undergradu- time when we practice virtue through sarily those of The Observer.
lETTERS TO THE EDITOR 'Fair wages' not Hourly rate not the only issue
It seems that the Campus Labor Action Project These are things that are called "hidden income" fair to all (CLAP), and America as a whole, puts too much because you miss them by simply looking at the hourly emphasis on one issue, hourly rate. CLAP needs to wage. The benefit package, in particular family tuition Having suffered the recent platitudes and step back and look at other issues involved in labor, coverage, that Notre Dame provides is enviable. For pontifieations of the living-wage cheerlead including stability and benefits. instance, my parents saw their three children attend ers, I feel compelled to play the hard-nosed In my opinion, knowing that your current job will the same private university in Ohio, and, without a conservative Scrooge that I am, and point still be there tomorrow, next year and the next decade doubt, would have stayed the required time at any out that a Notre Dame "living wage" will only is more important than what one makes. For instance, wage for the opportunity to have our tuition waived or hurt all parties involved. (Full disclosure: I I worked as a eomputer programmer for a company in even significantly reduced. am a student employee and am paid the min Ohio for two years. About the same time I was offered By looking just at the hourly rate, you are missing imum wage.) a promotion at the company which included tuition the big picture. Even though stability and benefits do Firstly, if we ratchet up workers' pay high reimbursement, I received a graduate assistantship at not show up on the "bottom line," they should definite er than the market says they're worth, the Miami University. If I had stayed and accepted the new ly be considered and discussed when you make your University, as a rationally self-interested position, I could have made three times more than claims about Notre Dame being unjust. organization, will simply find ways to replace Miami's offer and still attended graduate school for Something concrete to consider is, would you call a many of them with machinery that can get free, but I left simply because the company was unsta $15/hour job at an unstable company with no insur the job done more cheaply. It won't be as ble. This became very evident about six months after ance or benefit package just? Moreover, would you efficient as paying workers their market my departure when the company dissolved and all of accept that position over a $9/hour job at Notre value, but it would still be more efficient my former coworkers became unemployed. Dame? than keeping a lot of overpaid workers. (All Moreover, working for the same employer for years students working for the University for under can lead to larger pensions, increased retirements and jon Hauenstein $11 an hour, take note.) "A man's due" is better benefits that would not have been possible if graduate srudenr more accurately determined by market the worker was looking simply for a higher-paying job. Feb. 22 forces than by any one individual or minori ty. Secondly, these pay raises will mean less money for future university investment in EDITORIAL CARTOON new research, facilities, faculty, dorms and so on. The University's main purpose is to serve its students with the best learning environment possible, not to be a welfare -AND l'M NoT ageney. If many faculty and students feel WAICHING otherwise, they can start a eampus drive to THe subsidize workers' wages. If we rich Notre OLYMPIC~ BeCAU~e Damn students would shrug at paying X THeR~ AR€1\J'T more dollars a year for the 1-'mployees, why ENoUGH don't the "progressives" set an example and ante up? (Maybe we Scrooges will be BLACk~ ... inspired into action after our moral betters blaze the trail to Notre Dame's version of the Great Society.) Anyway, a voluntary charity drive would be a lot more progressive than pricing most beginning NI> employees out of a job. Ono f'inal noto: Since we love Catholic doc trine, isn't Catholicism about choosing to do the right thing, not boing forced or forcing others to do the right thing? Let grinches like University President Father John Jenkins and the rost of us make our own dwiees- surely we'll pay dearly for it in Purgatory if wn are mistaken, but I rather nxpnet tlw opposite. I'm just thankful that, at lnast in this lonely respoct, the sehool admin istration is placing eurrnnt and future stu dents f'irst, not a self-defeating agenda that only hurts most those it intends to help.
Alex Forshaw sophomore Sr. Edward's Hall Feh. 22
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PLAY REVIEW 'SubUrbia' seeks out lost generation
think," actress Jordy Brooks said. "Parts By ANALISE LIPARI of it are so funny that the messages sneak Scene Critic up on you when you don't expect it." "In its purest form, SubUrbia is a loud, Opening to discordant notes of Green fast, aggressive, rock and roll view of a Day and the Offspring, senior Cameron lost generation of suburban youths in Rains' and the Student Players' produc Middle America," Rains said. tion of Eric Bogosian's "SubUrbia" was an The usual corner crowd is then joined hour and forty minutes of racism, politics, by Sooze (Jennifer Betancourt). Jeffs girl social commentary, love and realism that friend and an avid performance artist, held more true than the vast majority of and Bee Bee (Brooks), a recovering drug "teen drama" tripe seen on television addict. All are chastised for their loitering today. by the store owner, a Pakistani immigrant The result of over four months of hard named Norman (Waleed Khawaja) and work, "SubUrbia" reflects the effort in his frustrated wife Pakeeza (Karuna solid performances nearly cast-wide, Anantharaman). smooth production and lighting. It's in their altercations with the store "SubUrbia is a riff on disgruntled owners that some of the play's deepest youth," actor Steve Hoeplinger said. themes come to light. Tim, in particular, The play firmly sticks to this theme of speaks in the voice of a bitter racist, criti trying to understand what it sees as the cizing the immigrants with the reckless world's next "Lost Generation." It does Buff at his side. Hoeplinger and Khawaja this with a deftly handled sense of humor, provide solid and intriguing counterparts MATIHEW SMEDBERG/The packing a punch with both subtlety and to each other during these episodes. "SubUrbia" portrays the "lost generation" in middle-class America and the flamboyance. Sooze breaks their usual trend by want issues it faces. The play stars Mike Anderson, right, as the idealistic Jeff. The play opens on its only setting, a ing to leave Burnfield and head to New Seven-Eleven (or as close as Rains could York, following her dream of becoming a come to the popular chain without step performance artist. Betancourt's perform up a clash between Pony's success and the than the everyday, and Anderson's ping on a copyright infringement) on a ance of Sooze's piece, a series of mono somewhat aimless lives of his former sweetly idealistic performance captures street corner in the characters' hometown logues under a harsh spotlight, is again an friends. this perfectly. of Burnfield. Jeff (Mike Anderson) the ide example of Bogosian's emotional power "Some have dreams, but they don't pur "I just want to do something that shat alist, Buff (Kyle Bocinsky) the "postmod coupled with self-conscious verbosity. It sue them," Elise Yahner, who plays Pony's ters the world. If I can't do that, I don't ern idiot savant" and Tim (Hoeplinger) the firmly sets up Sooze as one with the drive publicist, said. "They just waste their lives want to do anything." Jeff, that main Air Force veteran discuss Oreos, AIDS, to escape the pull of the corner, and posi and can't escape the comfort zone of their character, said. world hunger and cheese in a span of less tions her opposite her sluggish peers, hometown." "In this we find characters who in than ten minutes. especially a reluctant Jeff. Yahner and McCarthy both serve as dealing with their futures engage them Bogosian's original words handle the "Fear of the unknown and of having to more vehicles of change than characters, selves with the struggle that is their exis conversational ins and outs with both an either make the right decisions or face the but the actors handle this well in their tence," Rains said. almost sweet earnestness and a language consequences is something that every good performances. The final scene of the play is jarringly laced sense of melodrama. His characters one at ND and SMC can relate to," On a technical note, the lighting in ambiguous and leaves the viewer both speak in ways that are both subtly true Betancourt said. "I think that subUrbia particular is fantastic, playing in time shocked and affected, to the credit of and outrageously over the top, and this plays to these fears effectively." with both script and music and accent Rains and his talented cast: Each char seeming dichotomy creates a realistic Spurned by the arrival of an old friend, ing both the environment and the char acter's fate is unknown, which accom Gen-X world, framed by his subtle the Pony (Kevin McCarthy), a former high acters' exchanges with an understated plishes its original, and well-performed, matic intent. school geek turned recently successful but powerful touch. purpose. "I think it has some great messages and rock star, the gang starts examining their Ultimately, the message of the work is really people will laugh, cry and really own purposes and futures. The play sets one of desperation for something more Contact Analise Lipari at [email protected]
CD REVIEW Action Action shines as it defies, avoids cliches In 2004, Mark Kluepfel, Clarke Foley, By MICHELE JEFFERS Adam Manning and Dan Leo formed Scene Critic Action Action and signed with Victory Records. Action Action distinguished These days it is common for bands on itself from the slew of pop-punk bands the same record label to keep the work and sold 50,000 copies of its debut within the family. Failed and frustrated album - "Don't Cut Your Fabric to this band members often hook up with oth Year's Fashion" - in the process. With ers to form a new group, hoping a new the release of its sophomore album, name and a fresh line-up will open "An Army of Shapes Between Wars," Pandora's box of rock. Action Action has created a more com But these cases of inbreeding often plex sound. The result is a moody fail to produce anything more than the blend of dance-punk and new wave. same old tune. So when the singer Action Action lead vocalist and song from The Reunion Show and the bassist writer Mark Kluepfel has a distinct and and guitarist from Count the Stars penetrating, yet somehow still soothing (both on Victory Records) joined with voice. He has a knack for twisting his the drummer of Diffuser, another pop stream of consciousness style of punk band would be the safely singing through vivid metaphors and assumed result. recurrent images. His songwriting also Photo courtesy of allaboutthemusic.net Action Action, however, is greater seems to personify his own mitochon Action Action's sophomore album "An Army of Shapes Between Wars" is a than the sum of its parts. dria as revolting against him. strong blend of pop-punk that avoids the typical pitfalls of popular rock. The best com parison to the ing. Songs like "What Temperature distorted voice. The song gradually album would be Does Air Freeze At" are more whimsi intensifies as layers of surging vocals An Army of Shapes a Stephen King cal. "Sleep Paralysis" humorously and keyboards are added. Other stand novel supported segues into an Atari-esque bit in which out tracks include "Smoke and Between Wars by synthesizers. the music sounds like a penguin swal Mirrors," "Paper Cliche" and "The The songs con lowing a fax machine. This song is also Game." Action Action tinually refer to featured on an arcade game on the With its style falling somewhere dreams, delu band's Web site, which allows those between The Killers and The Flaming sions and who play to unlock hidden tracks on Lips, the members of Action Action altered-con the album which each level won. have surpassed their earlier work. sciousness. The The best song on the album is "120 Action Action has managed to create a album's tone is Ways To Kill You: An Illustrated catchy album that reaches a more sub overtly gloomy, Children's Book," a bit of self-irony stantial depth of meaning while main but the layered considering an earlier song asserted taining its pop sensibilities. Recommended tracks: '120 Ways To Kill You: An instrumentals that "long and clever titles don't bring Illustrated Children's Book,' and 'Sleep Paralysis' save it from a clever song." The song begins with Contact Michele Jeffers at being depress- the drums drizzling behind Kluepfel's [email protected] THE OBSERVER
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CD REVIEWS Belle and Sebastian blends styles with success
The group has released seven studio By MOLLY GRIFFIN albums in its 10-year history, along A.sistant Scene Editor with a variety of live albums and com pilations. Few bands have die-hard fans like "The Life Pursuit," like most of Belle B1dle and Sebastian - surprising eon and Sebastian's previous efforts. is an sidt~ring the quaint, quint nature of their upbeat. catchy and utterly addictive music. Somnthing
Biggie's posthumous effort a money-making mess
from Heady to Die, Life After Death and By ROQUE STREW Born Again must resurface alongside Scene Critic material no one's heard before. Perhaps the album's worst offender, Ev11n at the danging height of rap's sto "Wake Up Now" is an enormous misfire, ried East Coast-West Coast friction, every with Korn 's empty caterwauling sharing thing I'Pit imaginary. Thnn it upgraded space with the lyrics from "If I Die Before from imaginary to real, with the killing of I Wake." Its eerie quality somehow unin Notorious B.I.G. tentionally makes the song's macabre Like the dnath of Marlowe, its whodunit subjeet both tackier and more poignant. A aura would stamp Biggio's ghost into pos better track, thanks to the original song's tnrity. Like thn death of Nietzsche, his quality, "Ben!"' is a throwback to one of dnath would elnar thn way for greedy, the stronger street narratives of Life After grisly misappropriation at the hands or Death, linding a seamless vocal synergy surviving kin. What rnmains- in Biggio's in the Mobb Dcep-Big!.,ric duo. easn - is a foggy legacy, obscured by Along the same lines, and to horrible extravagant nostalgia and exploitive rned nll'eet, the song "I Iold Your Head" places £1ling. And sadly. Dunlo;: The Final Chapter, Biggio's old song "Suicidal Thoughts" next his semnd posthumous rnlnase, !'ails to lift to an exhumed Bob Marley chorus from the mists. "Johnny Was." Photo courtesy of whatyoulike.nl Lacking Tupac's copious unrnlnasnd out-· Boasting mix-tape DJ Clinton Sparks' The Notorious B.I.G.'s most recent posthumous effort, "Duets: The Final put, the cx11cutive producnrs- absurdly production, the song anchored the Chapter," features collaborations with some of today's most famous rappers. cr11ditml as I>iddy, Biggio's mother, Voletta album's promotional campaign, molding Wallace and, from beyond the grave, two poignant songs into a single kitschy, Biggio himself:- havn had to rely heavily morbid danse-macabrB double whammy. is produced by Swizz Beatz, the burned sign of Mr. Wallace. lie's also conspicuous on old material. That means old chcstnul-; Thankfully, a few niys of sunlight some out supcrproducer, and proves even he ly absent on ''I'm Wit' Whatever," which how puncture can't engineer a solid blend of lWista and pairs Li'l Wayne with Dipsot icons Juelz through the murk. Krayzie Bone's swift styles with Biggio's Santana and Jim Jones. Morn at home on Produced by steadier delivery. The Huff Ryders-style uptown mix-tapes, the Diplomats' sound is Duets: The Final Danja, "Whatchu production just doesn't work. a poor fit with Biggio's late-century Chapter Want" reunites Elsewhere, the album is peppered with Brooklyn esthetic. The Commission other arbitrary guest choices. Missy, for This record's shameless, morose - New York's example, makes an unusually forgettable Weekend at Bernie's ethic - propping up The Notorious B.I.G. microphone royal cameo in "Ultimate Hush." While nobly a dead man to keep the party going - ty, Jay-Z and orehestratcd, the North-South combo falls amounlo; to an ineoherent esthetie. A geo Bad Boy Biggie - in a apart in "Breakin' Old Habits," where T.l. graphic mess, "Duets" plays like a set of famous partner and Slim Thug awkwardly jostle with posse tracks assembled at random. ship unheard of Biggie 's stronger rhymes. Assuming a lot The lack of taste, evident throughout the since 1996 in tery wasn't used, it's rarely clear why cer whole project (the produetion, the selec "Brooklyn's tain rappers were selected for "Duets." tion of guesl-;, lyrical dedsions), is not sur Finest." Even more mystif)ringly, on two tracks, prising. But "Duel<;" is about cashing in at Recommended tracks: 'Whatchu Want,' 'Beef' 'The Then the murky the non-duets aren't even non-duets with all costs, music bo damned. Most Shady' and 'I'm Wit' Whatever' tracks return. Biggie. "The Most Shady" baffiingly cor "Spit Your Game" rals Eminem, Obie Trice and Diddy - no Contact Roque Strew at [email protected] page 14 The Observer + CLASSIFIEDS Thursday, February 23, 2006
NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL Duke downs Georgia Tech, clinches ACC title Redick overcomes 2-for-17 opening to score 22 en route to victory, remains nine points away from league record
Associated Press La Salle. ATLANTA - As he watched "The guys had to respond J .J. Redick struggle to find his because they were going into a jump shot, Duke coach Mike situation where they hadn't Krzyzewski could still see been before," George everything falling into place. Washington coach Karl Hobbs "I don't think he's ever been said. "We never told them if 2-of-17, but we just believe that Pops was coming back or not the next shot is your first shot," coming back." Krzyzewski said. "To me, that's Maureece Rice and Carl mental toughness." Elliott each had 12 points for Shelden Williams had 26 the Colonials (23-1, 13-0 points and 11 rebounds and Atlantic 10), while Mensah Redick overcame a horrid start Bonsu and Danilo Pinnock both to score 22 points as the top added 10. ranked Blue Devils beat "I think the fact that Pops Georgia Tech 73-66. wasn't out there was really our The victory gave Duke its rallying point because Pops is 11th Atlantic Coast Conference such a valuable part of this regular-season title under team mentally, physically and Krzyzewski, but the focus was emotionally," Pinnock said. on Redick, who entered the Omar Williams added seven game with a chance to become points and seven rebounds for the league's career scoring George Washington. leader. "I challenged Omar, Mike Redick missed 15 of his first (Hall) and Regis at halftime and 17 shots, but he did hit the go told them: 'You haven't scored ahead jumper with 8:51 yet. You guys have got to step remaining. up.' And we responded the way After Jeremis Smith's fast we should at home," Hobbs break jam gave Georgia Tech a said. "I was very proud of the
51-4 7 lead nearly 3 minutes way we finished the game." AP earlier, Redick missed a 2-foot Hobbs said he had "no inten Florida guard Taurean Green, right, and Tennessee guard C.J. Watson scramble for a loose ball in runner, a jumper inside the free tions" of putting Mensah-Bonsu the first half of Tennessee's 76-72 victory Wednesday In Gainesville, Fla. throw line and a fastbreak back in the game. Mensah layup that Josh McRoberts put Bonsu's injury was being evalu back to tie it at 53-all with 9:34 ated late Wednesday night. Georgetown lost its last five first half. Another turnover, another to play. The Colonials' ranking is their games of the regular season to Hibbert asserted himself with layup, another loss for Florida. "I never really lost my confi best since Feb. 15, 1955, when derail any chance of making a number of layups and short Dane Bradshaw's layup with dence," Redick said. "I did feel they were No. 5, the highest in the NCAA tournament. jump-hooks in the first half, 15 seconds to play gave No. 10 a little pressure. When I missed school history. The importance of and converted a three-point Tennessee the lead and the that layup, I said that it can't Wednesday's win for play with 4:09 left that put the Volunteers went on to a victory get any worse." Georgetown 66, Rutgers 50 Georgetown wasn't lost on Hoyas ahead 56-42. over the 12th-ranked Gators. Redick needs nine points to Georgetown coach John Rutgers coach Gary Waters, "A lot times Roy gets fouled, Bradshaw had a similar clos break the ACC mark of 2,587 Thompson III stood at the podi who said he could sense the you hear the frustration out of ing-minute layup in Tennessee set by Wake Forest's Dickie um and spoke like a man who urgency in the Hoyas at both their mouths, saying 'Man this last month when the Volunteers Hemric 51 years ago. The Blue was relieved to have last week ends of the court. guy is big,"' said Georgetown handed Florida its first loss of Devils' next game is Saturday and, perhaps, the doubts of last "This was do or die for them," guard Dare! Owens, who fin the season after a 17-0 start. in Philadelphia against Temple. season behind him. he said. "They want to get ished with 11 points. "As Roy's "Who else would make the His 23rd-ranked Hoyas had somewhere and do some things teammate, it's kind of funny to play to win the game?" Vols George Washington 77, come up with the victory they so they came out with some sit back and laugh because they coach Bruce Pearl said. "It was LaSalle 65 needed to get back on track for fire, and when you come out get to see what we go through obviously a gamble, but it was George Washington was going a berth in the NCAA tourna with some fire things happen." every day in practice." one that paid off." to have extend the nation's ment by beating Rutgers. The player that Rutgers (15- Much like in the first meeting, longest winning streak without In the span of seven days, the 12, 5-9) couldn't stop was 7- Tennessee 76, Florida 72 the Gators (22-5, 8-5 center Pops Mensah-Bonsu. Hoyas (18-7, 9-5 Big East) foot-2 center Roy Hibbert, who Tennessee's Major Wingate Southeastern Conference) had a Regis Koundjia stepped right in dropped three straight to then scored a career-high 25 points stood in front of Corey Brewer, shot to win it, but Brewer's and the sixth-ranked Colonials No. 9 West Virginia, Marquette on 10-for-13 shooting. his 6-foot-1 0 frame and long turnover helped Tennessee (20- didn't miss a beat. and then-No. 4 Villanova. "Roy played well, and as he arms making an inbounds pass 4, 11-2) pull out another one. With Mensah-Bonsu, the "We needed that," Thompson continues to play well, it's going very difficult. Maybe even Brewer's inbounds pass with team's second-leading scorer said. "Last week was a long to make life so much easier on impossible. 18 seconds remaining was and rebounder, limited to 13 week. We really needed that everyone else," Thompson said. Brewer was supposed to intended for Al Horford. .· first-half minutes because of a win. I'm very happy that we Hibbert's play didn't make life make two reads and then call a Instead, Bradshaw stole it, twisted left knee, Koundjia won." any better for Rutgers. He and timeout. Instead, he attempted spun around Taurean Green scored 13 points to lead five It was the type of win the Jeff Green helped Georgetown a tough pass around Wingate near the free throw line and George Washington players in Hoyas didn't get at this point take a 34-20 halftime lead by that turned out to be the differ scored the game-winning bas double figures in a victory over last season. After starting 15-7, combining for 20 points in the ence in the game. ket.
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NCAA FOOTBALL NBA Standings
Eastern Conference, Atlantic Division tmun reeord pet. GB New Jersey 29·23 .558 Philadelphia 26·27 .491 3.5 Boston 21-32 .396 8.5 Toronto 20·34 .370 10 New York 15·38 .283 14.5
Eastern Conference, Central Division ttmm rncord pet. GB Detroit 43·9 .827 Cleveland 32·22 .593 12 Indiana 27-23 .540 15 Milwaukee 27·26 .509 16.5 Chicago 23·29 .442 20
Eastern Conference, Southeast Division tmuu roeord pet. GB Miami 34·20 .630 Washington 27·25 .519 6 Orlando 19·33 .365 14 Atlanta 16·36 .308 17 Charlotte 14·41 .255 20.5
Western Conference, Northwest Division wam record pet. GB Denver 29·26 .527 Utah 25·28 .472 3 Minnesota 23·30 .434 5 Seattle 21·34 .382 8 Portland 18·34 .346 9.5
Western Conference, Pacific Division ttmm reeord pet. GB AP Phoenix 35·17 .673 Navy quarterback Lamar Owens runs past defenders in Navy's 38-17 win on November 19, 2005. Owens stands LA Clippers 30·22 .577 5 accused of raping a female student last month at the naval academy and Is under investigation by naval officials. LA Lakers 27·26 .509 8.5 Sacramento 25·29 .463 11 Golden State 24·29 .453 11.5 Navy quarterback charged W"ith rape
Western Conference, Southwest Division Associated Press the Naval Criminal steps to prevent contact out. rtH~ord GB tnam pet. ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Investigative Service, between Owens and the A Pentagon task !'oren Dallas 42-11 .792 Navy quarterback Lamar Gibbons said. woman. found that hostile atti San Antonio 41-12 .774 1 Owens has been charged The academy did not An Artiele 32 hearing, tudes and inappropriate Memphis 30·23 .566 12 with raping a female mid release the name of the similar to a civilian grand treatment of women also New Orleans 29·24 .522 13 shipman in her dormitory woman. Gibbons said the jury inquiry, will be held persisted at the U.S. Houston 22·31 .255 20 room, the academy academy was offering her to determine if there is Military Academy at West announced Wednesday. support and counseling. sufficient evidence to go Point and at the Naval "These charges are Owens, a 22-year-old ahead with the ease, Academy. accusations, and senior from Savannah, Gibbons said. Owens guided Navy's Midshipman Owens is pre Ga., would not be avail The military academies football team to an 8-4 Men's NCAA Basketball sumed innocent until able to comment, Gibbons have been under scrutiny season record that includ Big East Conference proven otherwise," acade said. since 2003, when women ed victories ovnr Air Foree my spokesman Cmdr. Hod "I le remains assigned to at the Air Foree Aeademy and Army and a vietory in Gibbons said. the Naval Academy and in Colorado began coming thn Poinsettia Bowl over tmun con f. streak ovnrall Since the alleged attack will continue to attend forward with accusations Colorado State. Villanova 11-1 21-2 Won 10 last month occurred on elass, performing other that they had been sexual Scott Strasnmeicr, head Connecticut 11·2 24-2 Won2 academy grounds, Owens duties normally assigned ly assaulted by fellow of tho Navy's sports infor Pittsburgh 9·4 20-4 Lost1 was charged under the to midshipmen pending cadets over the previous mation ol'fice, said Owens' West Virginia 9·4 18-8 Lost 3 Uniform Code of Military results of the investiga decade and wore ignored athletic eligibility is com· Georgetown 9·5 18-7 Won 1 Justice, and the investiga tion," Gibbons said. lie or ostraeized by com· pletn. lie dedinnd to com Marquette 8·5 18·8 Won 2 tion is being handled by said the academy took manders when they spoke mont on the allegations. Syracuse 7·6 19·8 Won2 Cincinnati 7-6 18·9 Won 2 Selon Hall 7·6 16·9 Lost 2 Louisville 5·8 17-9 Won 2 Providence 5·8 12·12 Lost1 IN BRIEF Rutgers 5·9 15·12 Lost1 St. John's 5·9 12-13 Won 1 Canada, U.S. eliminated Czech Hepublic faces Sweden in tho gridlock at the top or in tho middle of NOTRE DAME 4·9 13-11 Lost1 from medal contention other semifinal. conferences. And because there has DePaul 3·10 10·14 Lost1 TOHINO, Italy -Woe, Canada. The matchups mark the first all been some imbalanced conference USF 0·13 6-20 Lost15 Goodbye, U.S. European semifinals since the NIIL scheduling, it moans somo teams Sweden, Finland, Hussia and the began sending its players to the might not have played the samo Czech Hepublic secured berths in the Ol~mpics in 1998. schedules." men's Olympic hoekey semifinals on NLAA to reevaluate tourna Minor-h~c.tRUe umpires to be Wednesday, while Switzerland, ment selection process used in WBC around the dial Slovakia and two North Amnrican INDIANAPOLIS -When the NCM NEW YOHK - While many of the heavyweights - Canada and the tournament selection committee best playors aro getting ready for United States- wern sent packing. chooses the 65-team field each March, the first World Baseball Classic, it MEN'S NCAA BASKETBALL It was a stunning loss for Canada, committee members usually rely on appt~ars tlw top umpirns won't be South Carolina at Georgia, 6 p.m., ESPN thn defending Olyrnpie champion and schedule strength to make the tough calling tho tournament. favoritn to repeat. Villanova at Cincinnati, 8 p.m., ESPN decisions. Talks bnt.wnnn Major l.nagun After two seornless periods, This year could be dill'erent. Baseball and its umpires' union Wisconsin at Northwestern, 8 p.m., ESPN2 Alexander Oveehkin convertnd a Committee ehairman Craig brokn down Wednnsday. The com· pownr play at 1:30 of the final peri Littlepage said Wednesday that with od, and Alexei Kovalnv added anoth missioner's ol'l'i1:e also has bnnn NBA nr power-play goal with 23 seconds so few clear-cut choices, imbalanced negotiating with the Association of Indiana at Detroit, 7 p.m., TNT rnmaining to lift Hussia to a 2-0 vie eonf'erenee sehedulcs and gridlock in Minor l.nague Umpin~s. and minor Sacramento at LA Lakers, 9:30 p.m., TNT tory ovnr the Canadians. the league standings, the eommitten's lnagun umps arn likt>ly to of'lkiatn "Everybody in my eountry is jump task this season is morn daunting. the 16-nation tournamPnt, whkh ing and drinking lots of vodka," "We know we are going to face sonw runs from Mard1 3-20. 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"It seems we have somn prnsident John llirschbeck said. page 16 The Observer+ SPORTS Thursday, February 23, 2006 PGA NBA Tiger dominates Francis traded to Knickerbockers Guard joins Marbury first round match in crowded backcourt Associated Press Woods defeats Ames looked over to confer with Woods on how many birdies NEW YORK - Steve Francis after 10 holes of play he made on the front nine and was traded Wednesday from he added with heavy sarcasm, the Orlando Magic to the last "It was a rough nine for Associated Press place New York Knicks, who Tiger." hope that pairing him in the CARLSBAD, Calif. -Arms "If he continues playing the backcourt with Stephan crossed, staring into the soul way he's playing, he should Marbury will help turn around of his opponent, Tiger Woods walk away with this - easily," the team's dismal season. looked as though he was Ames said. The Knicks sent Penny wrapped up in one of those Not everything is easy in the Hardaway and Trevor Ariza to nerve-racking moments that Accenture • Match Play Orlando. Though Marbury and define the Match Play Championship. Francis essentially play the Championship. Ernie Els returned to La same position, the Knicks are Far, far from it. Costa Resort for the first time confident it will work out. Ruthless to the end until his in three years and left with a "We just want ballplayers," name was in the record books familiar result, losing on the New York coach Larry Brown
Wednesday, Woods won the 18th hole to 48-year-old said. "I don't get caught up in AP first nine holes - seven of Bernhard Langer. The Big positions. I think Steve is Knicks guard Steve Francis, center, poses with head coach them with birdies - and Easy has never made it out of strong enough to guard 2s and Larry Brown, left, and President of Basketball Operations lsiah closed out Stephen Ames as the second round at La Costa. quick enough to guard 1s." Thomas Wednesday at Madison Square Garden in New York. early as mathematically possi The other top seeds, Vijay Francis was averaging 16.2 ble, 9 and 8. Singh and Retief Goosen, had points to lead the Magic, but "It's been a while since I no problem, and Phil the star guard has feuded with deadline. referring to Marbury. played one like that," Woods Mickelson (No. 5) had to go 18 coach Brian Hill this season. Though the Knicks have "Everybody has to pretty much said with a smile. holes before getting rid of By dealing him for been rumored to be involved feed off each other." He didn't have to look far for Charles Howell III. Hardaway's expiring contract, in other trades, president Isiah Agent Jeff Fried said Francis motivation. But it was particularly tough the Magic will get salary cap Thomas said the team could be will take whatever role the Ames was on the practice for Scott Verplank, who relief after this season and will done dealing unless the right Knicks choose. range Monday afternoon when matched the tournament be in even better position offer comes along. "Steve's excited as can be," he was asked if he would take record by going 26 holes when Grant Hill's deal expires "I would say that right now Fried told The Associated a carefree attitude into his before he finally got past Lee next year. we're pretty satisfied with Press. "He's just excited to get match against the No. 1 player Westwood of England. "We'll miss Steve in a lot of where we are," he said. "I there and perform." in the world because not many Verplank spent six hours on ways," Orlando assistant gen don't think we will be actively Though the trade increases expected him to win. Ames the course, and was told that eral manager Otis Smith said. out shopping and trying to what is already is the league's shook his head. Woods was out there for only "We'll miss the passion he make a deal or anything like highest payroll next season, "Anything can happen," two hours. brought for the game, we'll that." the Knicks needed to make a Ames said, breaking into a big "I worked three times as miss the energy he brought for The Magic were in New move to have any chance to smile. "Especially where he's hard as him," he said. "I was the game, but I think we'll be Jersey to play the Nets, and salvage what has been a dis hitting the ball." thinking that ifl won today, I'd better off in the future." Francis made the short trip mal first season under Brown. Woods apparently took his probably practice a little bit. New York was 15-37 enter across the river to Madison New York had won only two of comments seriously. As he But I think I already did. So ing Wednesday night's game Square Garden to appear at a its last 18 games. climbed into a van behind the I'm done." against Miami and had the press conference before the "It brings another ball han 1Oth green after halving the He wasn't alone. second-worst record in the Knicks played the Heat. He dler and scorer and another hole with pars, he was asked Seven matches went extra NBA. Orlando was 19-33, third was listed as inactive and did great personality to our team," he had seen what Ames said. holes, breaking by one the in the Southeast Division. Both not appear in the game. Knicks rookie Channing Frye "Yes." record set in the first round teams have been active before "We both can complement said. "That's very important Did it motivate him? two years ago. Thursday's 3 p.m. EST trade each other," Francis said, for us." "Yes." Colin Montgomerie was 4 up Asked if he cared to elabo through eight holes on Niclas rate, Woods smiled. Fasth before he started losing "No." holes, not to mention momen His golf spoke volumes, from tum, and the Scot found him an approach into 5 feet for a self trailing with three holes to birdie that was conceded, to play. He caught Fasth on the an 18-foot birdie on the sec 16th hole with a par, then put ond hole that hung on the lip him away with a par on the for a few seconds before 23rd hole. falling. "It doesn't matter what hole, Ames never had a chance. it's nice to win," he said. "Tiger played exceptionally "Match play is a lottery, a well," Ames said. Then he crazy game." 4.0 Student Living ECDC 2006-07 Registration At Notre Dame The Early Childhood Development Center at Saint Mary's and Notre Dame (ECDC) is currently (888) 278-5962 registering for the 2006 Summer program and the ' 2006-07 School Year. New look. Better lffestyle. Still Closest To Campus. Registration Due Dates:
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WINTER OLYMPICS - TURIN Ohno advances to short-track S00-111eter quarterfinals
AsstKiiltcd Press tlw night. This was his only wary of Serra, who had the raco. home crowd rooting him on, TliHIN, Italy - Apolo Anton "It's my last week of the and Japan's Takafumi Ohno had a short night at tho gam n s and it's b (~en a Ion g Nishitani, the 500 gold medal short track. It was good timo since I enjoyed a 500 ist at Nagano eight years ago. Pnough to givP him a shot at motors like that," ho said. "Every country has a good anotlwr ml'dal. Tho 2:{-year-old star, who 500-metor skater, so every Ohno safnly advancPd from has the only Anwrican short body has a good start," Ohno his lwat in tlw 500 motnrs track modal of these games, said. "It's all about explosive WPdnPsday and will go to tlw movod on to the quarterl1nals ness." final night of rompntition with of' tho 500 Saturday night. lin's Unlike the lc)]iger events, two chancos to add to tho also part of the 5,000 relay which often start out slow br·onzn lw has alroady won at t(~am, whieh alroady qualified while the skaters set up thoir tlwsn WintPr Olympics. for tho final. strategy and conserve energy, Jo:von though lw was !wavily Ohno was third off the start the 500 is basically an all-out favorod to rnovn on, Ohno did ing line, but hn dipped insidn sprint where the slightest slip n't tako anything for grantnd coming ol'f' a turn to get past can knock a skater out. in tlw shortost of short track two skaters with less than two Four years ago in Salt Lake cw1nrts. II is roliof was apparent laps to go. He crossed the line City, Ohno was taken out by a wlron lw !TossNI the line. his comfortably ahead of Italy's crash on the final turn of the right fist in tho air and a big Hobnrto Serra. 1,000, but still managed to smilo just abovo his soul patch. While cloarly the most crawl across the line for silver. Forty-throe S!\eonds after the aecomplishod of the four Then, after finishing second AP gun wont off, he was dono for skaters in his heat, Ohno was again in the 1 ,500, he was America's Apolo Anton Ohno, bottom, pursues Italy's Roberto bumped up to gold when a Serra in the men's 500-meter heat in short-track speedskatlng South Korean skater was dis Wednesday. qualified for an illegal block. In Ohno's first event of these the boards. lin already has won tho l'irst Olympics, he bumped another "I was on line and the ice two men's gold modals, and skater from behind, nearly fell broke out," Lobello said, he'll go for two morn Saturday. and wound up being eliminat meaning it craeked in a soft Tho women's :LOOO relay ed in the semifinals of the spot. "There's not anything I was the only nwdal ovent on 1,500. can do about it when the ice Wednesday. South Korna He settled for bronze in the breaks out." picked up its fourth short track 1 ,000 after South Korea's Lee T'he 175-pound Lobello gold of the Turin Carnes, whiln llo-suk made a brilliant pass believes his weight worked Canada elaimod tho silver. for second place coming off the against him. Italy roeeivod tlw bronzo wlwn next-to-last turn. "You can find a soft patch," China was disqualified for Another U.S. skater, Anthony he said. ''I'm probably one of impoding in a turn. Lobello, crashed out of his 500 the heaviest skaters out The Americans won tho con heat. The first-time Olympian there." solation f'inal to f'inish fourth from Tallahassee, Fla., was in Ahn Ilyun-soo of South overall. seeond place when he got low Korea stayed on course for a In tlw wornon's 1,000, both eoming through the turn, only short track sweep with a domi U.S. skaters safnly advaneod to lose his edge and slam into nating victory in his 500 hoat. from tlwir heats.
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Borowiecki the night. throughout all three rounds Hippingnr did his bnst to Billy "Tiw Kid" Md\nnry was used his speed to keep the with Monahan consistently move in and out for just long not enough to overcome Phil match even, but in the end it Brad Amiri v. Nazur "Naz" countering his opponent's enough to land a few punclws "Papa Bull" Alborwtti's early was not enough to overcome Ahmed attacks. In the nnd, O'Connell's on llousnr. "Doogie" was abln dominance, as lw wont on to the long right jabs of Jordan. Graduatn student Brad Amiri experienee allowed him to land to avoid many of the attacks, win tlw split decision. kept Nazur Ahmed at bay with enough punches to make it nspoeially a huge right hook Albonntti trapped his oppo Adam "Steel Goat" Burns v. his jabs long enough to earn a through the lirst round, that he barnly ducknd undnr in nnnt in tlw corner for thn Frank Ragukonis split decision - and a berth tho second round. Hippingnr majority of tho first round, In arguably the most physical into the quarterfinals next O'Neil Peart vs. Tim Flannery fought hard late but was unable sr:oring points with quick jabs of thn preliminary round bouts, wonk. Keough's O'Neil Peart won a to put togetlwr nnough of a as Md\rwry struggled to work both fighters came out fired up The relentless Ahme was able unanimous decision over fresh light to rneovnr from llousnr's his way out of thn trap. for an exciting first round. to successfully work his way man Tim Flannery. strong start. Alhorwtti all but clindwd the Adam Burns and Frank into the mid-section of his Flannery movnd well early to win in tlw second round with Hagukonis landed several opponent a few times, especial keep himself out of' trouble but Sturges Lochridge vs. Michael overpownring punl·,hes. punches, but Burns l'elt the ly in the later rounds. In the was never n~ally abln to make "Double Meat" Tallarico punchns more. The referee had end, Amiri mixed large hooks any sustained aggressive With :~o soeonds remaining in Patrick "Mountain Ryan" to stop the fight twice in the and landed jabs as "Naz" moves. llis constant motion tho linal round, Lochridgn land Ryan v. Andrew "Rage" first round. attempted to work his way into worked against him latPr in tho ed a barrage of pundws that Massari The second round did not go the taller boxer. match, as Peart was visibly forced the rnfnron to stop thn Alumni frnshman Andrew much bettor for Burns. fresher going into tho third f'ight and award him with tho Massari took control ol' his fol Hagukonis Inc! with a strong Dillon Murphy v. Stephen "The round. vie tory. low r:lassmatn Patrick ltyan folll·-punch combo that bloodied Wrecker" Klein P!~art left no doubt in the linal Thn win was not a knockout from tlw bnginning. A strong Burns' nosn and ended tho Morissey's Stephen Kinin round, landing a series of com boeausP Tallarico was ablP to mix of hody- and !wad-shots fight. It was officially called a landed a series of big right binations that earned him tho get up but not in good mwugh knpt Hyan guessing throughout split dneision victory for the hooks in the second round to win. shapP to finish the fight. tlw first round and allowed hometown sophomore win the lirst 170-pound light. Lochridge looknd strong Massari to stay on tlw offensive Hagu konis. In the first round, both boxers Ryan Simmons vs. Brian through all thrnn rounds as lw throughoul. traded blows while trading Kantor worn down thn shortnr "DouhiP "Mountain Hyan" c:amn out Josh "Critical Pressure" momentum. But in tho next In a battle between two Moat." swinging in thn third round and Hammack v. Mike "Drunker round "The Wrecker" lived up Keough freshmen, Brian Kantor Tho f'ight was stopped twirl' landnd a f1~w solid punehns. But Sailor" Hazlebeck to his niekname by sending came away with tho judges' in the sncond round for a the early assault from Massari In a bout that featurnd two Murphy back to his corner with unanimous decision. standing eight count and to had worn him down. and vnry different fighting styles, a standing eight count. Murphy, The light started slow as tho clean up a bloody nosP but was "Hagn" secured th1~ unanimous Mike "Drunknn Sailor" a graduate student from South rookie fighters felt each other ofTicially nndnd with thn pun deeisiorL llazlnbeck landed enough Bend, finished the round, but out by trading short jabs from a ishing third-round blow from punchns to secure a split deci the referee stopped the fight safe distance. Both boxers tho Knott llall senior. Alex "Fiesta" Borowiecki v. sion. before the third round began, turned up tho intensity for tho Christopher "The Canadian Hammack kept calm in the awarding Klein the victory. remainder of match, but Kantor Pat "Ultimate Assassin" Crippler" Jordan center of the ring for most of led the way. !lis combinations Nagorski vs. Brian Byllca Alnx Borowiecki fell to the fight as llazlebeck circlnd Michael "Liberator" O'Connell were too quick for Simmons, In the quicknst right of tlw Christopher Jordan in a split him with furious, sporadic vs. Hugh "The Christian Rite" who found himself on the losing night, Brian Byliea nstablislwd decision lwtween the 165- attacks. "Critical Pressure" was Monahan end of the final 170-pound himself as a serious thrnat to p o un d ~~ r s d n spite drawing able to fight ol'f' many of these llugh Monahan's strong bout. win his 1 SO-pound division. blood in tho first round. attnmpts, but in thn second and blocking technique was not Tho sonior from l>arinn, Ill. Two big right hooks to start third rounds llazlebeek con enough to hold oiT the barrage Andy "Doogie" Houser vs. Tim took only 30 sneonds and onP ofT tlw second round for "Tho nncted on multiple combina- of punches from Michael "Rainbow Right" Rippinger quick flurry of punchPs to takn earn of Nagorski. Bylka's l'ists wnrn flying as soon as tlw lwll rang, Nagorski nnvnr had a chanen to dnfnnd himself. Tlw rdnrnn quiekly stoppPd thP fight as thn Alumni senior look11d woozy. Af"tPr consulting lhP ringsidn doetor, the rnfnrPI' eal111d thP light. Ben O'Brien vs. Greg Belattl Sophomorn Bnn 0' Brinn advaneod to tho quartPrl'inals with a victory ov1~r SPnior (;rpg Bnlatti. Bnlatti camn out strong in thn lirst round with a loud crowd at his back, But it was quickly rwi Careers in Law rknt that O'Brinn was in bettor shape, and hn began to wear down Bnlatti. Sunday, February 26th In thn third round, O'Bril'n landed a monstl~r uppnreut that snnt Bnlatti to tlw ground and p.m. - p.m. caused tlw rPfnnw to call thn 4:00 5:30 light. The big blow eamo with Presenters onn minutn remaining in thn at the Center for Social Concerns final round. Leo "The Quiet Man" The place God calls you lois Rubinkowskl vs. Eric "Just So Hungry" Retter In tho final fight of tho night, the place where your deep Center for Civil and Hmnanllighls, Nolre Dame taw Sthonl two Stanford Crif"lins battlnd for a ehance to makn it to the nnxt gladness and the world's round. Hotter, a junior. eamn away with tho unanimous deci Melissa Scbmidl ND '03 sion. deep hunger meet. Despite llubinkowski's largn Loyola University Cblrago School of Law height advantage, Bettor Cllfreot StndentiJJ ClllldLaw ProoraiD jumped out to an early load with an imprPssivn first round. M omentum ea rri o d in to tlw -Frederick Buechner second, as ho landed an immo diate forceful right. "Tho Quint Stephanie Villinsld, SMC rgg Man" hold his own, but ulti DePaul Universily Cnllege ofLaw, JD '03 matnly Hnttor was too much for the freshman. Legal Assistance Fntmdation ofMetropnUtan Cruta~o Contact Dan Murphy at [email protected] r------ page 20 The Observer + SPORTS Thursday, February 23, 2006 son total in his four-year career. Baseball Hockey The Alaska native spent two continued from page 24 continued from page 24 years in the U.S. National Team developmental program, Mainieri said earlier this month. "It's had its share of ups and winning the U-18 World "Hopefully [my] 12th season will downs," Mike Walsh said of his Championships in 2000 before bring us more fond moments." career at Notre Dame. "There's coming to South Bend. The game is the first of four at probably no place I'd rather USA Stadium for the Irish, who be, though. Just the experience Mike Walsh finished 2005 with a 38-24-1 of playing for Notre Dame and The New York Rangers draft record - the first time the team the people that I've played ed Walsh in 2002, making him did not win 40 or more games in with, I'll never forget it." the only senior signed to an a decade. Indiana State finished Trick said the Irish need to NHL team. 30-20 in 2005 and did not make focus on their two-game set He has 25 career goals and is an NCAA regional. The Irish also with the Nanooks amidst the tied with Wallace for the sec will play games on Friday against feeling of nostalgia in the ond highest goal total this sea Air Force, Saturday against minds of Notre Dame's seniors. son with 10. Memphis and Sunday against The series will be crucial for The Detroit native's career at Oklahoma in the Service home ice advantage in the Notre Dame got off to a slow Acadamies Classic. Central Collegiate Hockey start. He broke his jaw in an Mainieri will hand the ball to Association (CCI-lA) playoffs. exhibition game before his senior southpaw Tom Thornton "It will probably be an emo freshmen season and missed this afternoon to shut down the tional weekend, but I hope not six weeks with mononucleosis ERIN VRANISH!The Observer Sycamores, who have a lineup because we need to pick up later in the year. His first Irish forward Mike Walsh moves the puck against Ferris State that includes star junior catcher some points and get a playoff career goal was a game win Feb. 10. The New York Rangers drafted Walsh in 2002. Nevin Ashley. Ashley batted .328 series at home," Trick said. ner against Lake Superior with one home run and 41 RBI "Then we can extend our 'last State three weeks after return career-high eight this season. year, when he went 1-1. last season. Outfielder Tim games' a couple weeks." ing the lineup. The center was a multi-sport Brewster will protect Ashley in The seniors have seen con athlete coming out of high Tony Gill the lineup. Brewster hit .317 with siderable change in their time Chris Trick school when he was named Gill, a 5-foot-1 0, 184-pound two homers and 22 RBI in 2005. under the Golden Dome. After Trick is the lone graduating MVP of both the basketball and center has seen limited action The precise Thornton enters· their junior year, former coach defenseman for Notre Dame. volleyball teams. during his Irish career, but he the game with a career ERA of Dave Poulin left the job to take He has been effective in killing "It's gone pretty quickly," has managed to net two career 3. 7 4 with 146 strikeouts to just a position in the athletic opponents' scoring chances his Amado said of his career. goals and make some lasting 57 walks in more than 250 department and was replaced entire career, but has earned "Four years, you don't expect memories. innings pitched. He will be the by current coach Jeff Jackson. other accomplishments off the it to go by that quickly. I'm "It's been a lot eJf fun here," first pitcher in a rotation that The class of 2006 sees itself ice. proud of what we've done." Gill said. "We've got a great includes right-handed juniors Jefl' as creating a foundation for a The Novi, Mich. native was group of guys. I think my Samardzija (8-1, 3.89 in 2005) program that can compete nominated for this year's Ilitch Rory Walsh favorite memory is either my and Jeff Manship (2-1, 3.97) and nationally. University officials CCI-lA Humanitarian Award, Walsh has been a reserve first assist against Michigan sophomore lefty. are reportedly considering given annually for exceptional goaltender for most of his State my freshmen year or "Our veteran pitching rotation much-needed upgrades to the performance on and off the Notre Dame career, but he says killing a penalty at the end of a ... will be a key to our success," Joyce Center with input from ice. he has no regrets about his game against Ohio State." Mainieri said at the team's players and coaches. "It's been a bumpy road at role. The Irish will be in action Opening Night fan event on "We're laying some footsteps times but it's been fun," Trick "I had some unbelievable Friday and Saturday against Monday, Feb. 6. for people to come in and said. "A few of us were talking goaltenders in front of me my Alaska-Fairbanks at the Joyce Sophomore 6-foot-5 right-han make this a place where hock the other day, we still remem four years here," he said. "I Center. The seniors will be der Ryan Tatusko will deal to a ey is a big thing," Amado said. ber the first time we played appreciate the ability to be out honored on the ice after balanced and veteran Notre here. It doesn't seem like that here on a Division I level." Saturday's contest. Dame lineup that includes Tim Wallace long ago." Walsh has made six career eleanup first baseman and two Wallace has played in all of appearances, including two Contact Chris Khorey at time Big East batting champion Notre Dame's 149 games since Matt Amado starts during his sophomore [email protected] Craig Cooper and catcher Sean he arrived in 2002. He is Notre Amado, the senior class's Gaston, who hit .293 with 28 RBI Dame's all-time leader in con lone Canadian, has been prolif and 27 runs scored in 2005. All secutive games played. ic scorer for the Irish his entire HOLY nine probable starters for the Wallace has 24 career goals career. The Langley, British CROSS Irish saw started for at least a at Notre Dame. He has scored Columbia native has scored 23 substantial portion of last season. 1 0 this season, the highest sea- goals in his career, including a COLLEGE The Observer was unable to contact Mainieri for this article. THE CUSHWA CENTER You can advance the Notes: Indiana State leads the Irish 7- FOR THE STUDY OF Catholic Mission of Holy Cross! 5 in the all-time series. The two AMERICAN CATHOLICISM teams last met on March 27, 1996, a 5-4 victory for Notre presents HALL DIRECTORS NEEDED Dame. The Irish are 7-1 in their last eight season openers. 2006-2007 Contact Ken Fowler at HOLY CROSS COLLEGE kfowler 1 @nd.edu "Rebecca's Revival: Creating Black Christianity in the Atlantic World" GRAD STUDENTS (Harvard, 2005) LAW STUDENTS By Jon F. Sensbach, University of Florida Undergraduates are also encouraged to inquire about RA vacancies Saturday, February 25,2006 9:00a.m. The Morris Inn CONTACT RESLIFE~HCC-ND.EDU FOR MORE INFORMATION Met1"s First 20 0 fatts Lacrosse receive tie-dyed vs. Pet1t1 State Irish Lacrosse t-shirts ~~m · mm v ~~ Free Adt~tissiot1 Thursday, February 23, 2006 The Observer + SPORTS page 21 The shot start11d a 12-4 run Tennis wvu over four and a half minutes that gavn the Irish a 57-4H continued from page 24 continued from page 24 cushion. Notre Damn shot 1 H-of-29 ((12 at Mmnorial llospital. Shn bngan II all. pereent) from the fiold in the following thn wonwn's tnnnis "I love them. I think they look sncond half, ineluding 5-of-9 tnam after llarold Swanagan, eute," Allen said in a CSTV (56 porcnnt) from 3-point eoordinator of student wnlfarn radio interview. "They're green range. and dovnlopmnnt at Notre - they're pretty. The guys "Wo Wflrll aggressive ofTon l>amo, paired Leidy with the came out in their sivnly [in thn sne squad in a program called black, so we ond half'l. and I Fighting Irish Fight for Lifo. eome out in our think that's why Tlw womon's team spends green." "/ love I the green wn madn shots," limn with the child, taking hor to Notre Dame un{forms/. I think Me<; raw said. movies, bowling allins and will (15-10, 6-S Big they look cute." "Wn w1~rn moving coming her fi1r homo matr.hos. East) got ofT to a [ tlw ball I well." "I >oing somothing outside the slow start and Thn Irish t1mnis court n~ally hnlps to unify was out rebound Charel Allen improvnd its the loam," senior eaptain ed 24-11 in the Irish guard peri motor Laurnn Connnlly said. "It is Photo courtesy of Lauren Connelly first half. The dnfonse following Members of the women's tennis team pose with Emma Leidy, inspiring to sne someone so Irish made just its 79-h4 loss to a 5-year-old with leukemia whom the team supports. inspired to watd1 us play. This nine field goals Connecticut. makos us want to play wnll for in that stretch and only 4-of-7 Notre Damn held Wnst Virginia hor." were constantly at the hospital her age had to go through," from the foul line. But Notre to 3-of-13 from 3-point range ller mothnr said Emma's and having chnmo." Connelly said. "But it was great Dame kept the game close, three days after Connecticut am~dion li.Jr tlw tmun has grown Onee Emma's brothnrs under to see her attitude about it trailing West Virginia (12-13, 4- shot 1 0-of-19. with iL'i wnsistont gnnnrosity. stood their sister's situation, they because she had a smile the 1 0) 28-24 at half. Notro Damn is currently on "Thny gave her a gill card to and the rest of their classes whole time. It was rflally neat to "I didn't think we were play the NCAA tournament bubblll. Build-A-Bear Workshop for raised pennies to donate to the see how she ean take a situation ing hard," Associatn hnad Christmas," Lnann Loidy said. pediatrie clinic. But the opportu likn this and make it into some McGraw said. "In eoaeh Coquose "But it had to have a tnnnis out nity to spnnd time with the Notre thing good." the first half, I "Every game when Washington said fit. rackot and balls bocause her Dame women's tennis team has This team dedieation has !.,riven was really disap we step on the thn irnportanen of tnnnis girls gave it to lwr. She liftnd Emma's spiril<> most. Leann Leidy a deeper apprecia pointed in the the garnll, com gons around saying she wants to "Thorn has boon a lot of sup tion for their contribution to her whole team. court, it's for I a bined with tho be a tennis player whnn she port for Emma," Lnann Leidy daughter's life. Notre Dame spot in/ Big East new grnen jnr grows up. Shn adorns them." said. "But as far as rnally being "Whenew~r she sees them all, improved its Tournament play snys, motivatod l·:mma Leidy was diagnosnd thnrn for her, nothing [compares she goes up and hugs them," she offense in the sec the Irish against with ll~ukomia in Junn 2004 to what[ the girls have been said. "It is really awesome to see ond half. and NCAA West Virginia. wlwn slw was just 3 ynars old. doing in all the outings. They these girls have an interest in Courtney LaVere Tournament play." "It's almost like What first appnarml as just flu have rnally focusnd on Emma." her. They have given Emma a made a transition we'rn in the Big symptoms worsened into the In addition to seeing the lilm chance to grow up. layup 23 sneonds East Tournament biggest shock thn ram ily had 'lloodwinknd' and getting per "But it is also good for the into the half, and Muffett McGraw right now, 1wnr nxpnrinncnd. sonal tennis lessons, Emma also I tnnnis team I because here is Duffy hit a 3- Irish coach Washington said . "N1!bod.~ in our far.nily h~ts ~<~d has gone shopping with the team this little girl going through this pointer 40 sec- in a CSTV radio tl bnforn. 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OP ARTS' ANU U'TTI\ItS ..------ page 22 The Observer + SPORTS Thursday, February 23, 2006 fight was in danger of ending in Jeffrey Hausfeld, Hausfeld Senior Daniel Liem was able bit more equally, as Tiawphaibul the first, but the bell saved pulled out the win in a unani to work the body and get inside connected with some of his big Fights Carroll. mous decision. on fellow senior Sean Pearl to punches, but was pummeled in continued from page 24 In the second, Dyer came out The two traded punches for win a unanimous decision. the third. The fight was won in just as strong, continuing his much of the fight but Hausfeld Liem used his speed to avoid the third round. as Wieland Hicks came out hungry in the onslaught of punches to the seemed to find the edge. The Pearl's longer reach and work worked Tiawphaibul's body second, landing multiple combi head and body of Carroll. Only sophomore effectively worked his body. Although the first two enough to earn the win. nations against Ford. Hicks thirty seconds into the second the head, although he was never fights were fought with a very could not contain himself, as he round, the referee stopped the able to land many good combi defensive mindset, Liem came Hunter Land v. Alex Duffy speared Ford to the mat, lead fight. nations. out very strong in the third to The twelfth fight of the ing to a warning. But Hausfeld was able to get cement his win. evening featured a hard-fought Both fighters showed signs of Andrew Litschi v. Keita in a few quick jabs consistently Liem put any doubts to rest by bout between sophomore fatigue by the third round. Hicks Miyamura in all three rounds, keeping raining blows on Pearl's torso Hunter Land and freshman Alex fought back with his combina The third fight was a blowout himself one step ahead of Young throughout the third round. Duffy. Duffy won the close tions. But his third round per for senior Andrew Litschi over throughout the fight - leading Liem's consistency in the first match in a split decision. formance was not enough to junior Keita Miyamura by unan to the win. two rounds and his outright Land had good protection overcome Ford's dominance in imous decision. domination in the third led to from his size, as he was able to the first two rounds. Litschi was quicker, stronger Parfait Mwez v. Mark Hinkins his victory by unanimous deci keep his distance from the and taller than Miyamura, The ninth mateh of the night sion. smaller Duffy in the first round. Anthony Schweiss v. Greg allowing him to move in quickly, was a very evenly fought contest Dufl'y prevented Land from capi Vallejos deliver his attack and then move between junior Parfait Mwez Sean Wieland v. Navapol talizing on his height advantage The second fight of the night out. Miyamura was not able to and freshmen Mark Hinken. Tiawphaibul with a strong defense and quick featured a strong match adequately respond to the Hinken and Mwez fought The small and feisty sopho counterattacks. between junior Anthony attack. This enabled Litschi to equally well in the first two more Sean Wieland was able to Duffy showed a great combi Schweiss and freshman Greg work the head and body for rounds, with Hinken having a beat the much larger Thai fight nation of speed and strength by Vallejos, which Schweiss won in most of the first round. slight edge in the two rounds. er senior Navapol moving inside Land's reach to a split decision. In the second, Miyamura came Hinken was able to land quick Tiawphaibul - in a split deci deliver strong punches. He did a Vallejos came out strong in the out strong with wild punches to jabs against the junior, giving sion. good job leaving quickly enough first round, forcing him against try and put Litschi on the defen himself a very slim lead against Tiawphaibul came out ready to avoid a counterattack. the ropes. Schweiss had to fight sive. This plan backfired for Mwez going into the final round. to fight, swinging big but also Land was able to knock down defensively for much of this Miyamura, leaving him too tired Mwez battled back in the leaving himself vulnerable. his opponent in the third when round and had trouble connect to defend himself and unable to third, butting Hinken on the Wieland was able to successfully Duffy lost his balance. But the ing any of his punches. stop Litschi's counterattacks. defensive and turning the tide.of counterattack throughout the knock down was not enough to Schweiss and Vallejos traded Miyamura was given a standing the fight. But this comeback did round. Wieland avoided change the result, as Duffy punches in the second round. eight count in the second and not change the result, leading to Tiawphaibul's attempts and pieked up two of the cards. Vallejos was cut early on. was pummeled even more in the Hinken's win in a split decision. delivered quick combinations to Schweiss won in the third third. Litschi's dominance led to hurt the bigger fighter. Contact Jay Fitzpatrick at round, coming out strong and a unanimous decision. Sean Pearl v. Daniel Liem The second round came out a [email protected] delivering constant blows on Vallejos. Vallejos could not stop David Wierson v. Kyle Cyr the attack and could only defend The sixth fight of the night but not retaliate. was between the more con tained sophomore Kyle Cyr and Bryan Marek v. Daniel Florin the aggressive junior David Junior Bryan Marek came out Wierson, who won in a unani strong against freshman Daniel mous decision. Florin. relentlessly attacking Wierson was strong early in him on the way to a split deci the fight but only connected a sion victory. few times. But what Wierson Marek's attacks were vicious lacked in proficiency he made as he knocked Florin down in up with in strength. Wierson the first round. Marek forced landed haymakers and right Florin to stay on the move to hooks, while Cyr focused on his avoid his constant aggression. jabs. Marek continued to work the This trend continued through body in the second round, keep out the fight, as Cyr was the ing Florin on defense while still more consistent fighter and throwing his untamed fists. landed a higher percentage of The third round was an punches. entirely different story, with Cyr's strategy of attrition did Florin linally taking the of'fen not work against Wierson's sive against Marek. The turn overpowering blows, leading to around was due mostly to the junior's unanimous win. Florin's ability to finally avoid Marek and deliver his own Matt Pentz v. Michael Gibbons eounterattack. Senior Michael Gibbons began But Florin was too defensive his fight against freshman Matt in the first two rounds and could Pentz with a relentless attack not overcome this deficit in the that would lead to his victory in third, losing the split decision. unanimous decision. Gibbons was quick, relentless Jack Carroll v. Nathan Dyer and vicious in his attack and In the· only knock out in the kept Pentz on the run for much first set of matches, the referee of the fight. Gibbons unyielding stopped the light in the second assault led to him literally chas round to save freshman Jack ing Pentz around the ring. Carroll from the beating he Unfortunately for Pentz, received from junior Nathan Gibbons had the edge on speed Dyer. and caught him more often then Carroll had the advantage in not and continued working the height and reach over Dyer, but head and body. he could not overcome Dyer's Pentz, who never stood a strength and speed. Dyer was chance against Gibbons' attacks, dominant throughout the entire lost the fight on all three cards. fight, raining blows on Carroll, which led to a knock down early Mike Young v. Jeffrey Hausfeld in the first and a standing-eight In a close match between sen eount shortly thereafter. 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Sports Writer Ford kept Hicks away in the first round by using his superior · Notre Dame moved into the top reach. This reach troubled 10 with its upset over No. 9 Hicks throughout the match, Harvard last weekend. But in who was forced to try to get Emma Leidy's mind, the Irish inside quickly and work combi always have been a high caliber nations. But Ford knocked team. Hicks down in the first and cut Emma, a 5-year-old leukemia his nose in the second. KELLY HI and HY PHAM/The Observer patient, is one of the team's At left, Patrick Ryan, left, exchanges blows with Andrew Massari in the 165-pound preliminaries biggest fans. She attends each see FIGHTS/page 22 Wednesday. Right, Anthony "Tony" Schweiss celebrates a victory over Greg Vallejos. match to cheer on "her tennis girls." "Every minute she can spend with them is special," Emma's ND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL mother, Leann Leidy, said. "She just loves being anywhere the girls are. Even if she feels icky, she's all smiles [at the matches)." Irish topple Mountaineers on road Leidy is a patient of the South Bend Pediatric Oncology Program 'What do you think?' And we By KEN FOWLER thought, 'Hey, it's worth a try. see TENNIS/page 21 Sports Writer It's worth something."' Duffy responded to the new Dressed in green uniforms uniforms by scoring 22 points for the first time ever in a on 7 -of-12 shooting (5-of-9 BASEBALL regular-season game, Notre from 3-point range). She Dame recovered from a poor added four rebounds and four first half with a strong shoot steals. ing performance in the second Sophomore guard Charel No.22ND to win 70-58 over West Allen - whose hometown of Virginia Wednesday in Monessen, Pa. is less than an Morgantown. hour from Morgantown - Irish coach Muffet McGraw scored 12 points on 5-of-12 challenges said senior point guard Megan shooting off the bench. She Duffy suggested the idea for had her own opinion of the the new road jerseys. jerseys and referenced the "[Duffy] decided it," men's black jerseys debuted Sycamores PHIL HUDELSON/The Observer McGraw said in a phone inter in a Feb. 18 win over Seton Irish forward Chandrica Smith sails over Providence defenders in a view following the game. "She Irish face ISU in their 6648 win over the Friars Feb. 4. The Irish defeated WVU last night. just kind of came in and said, see WVU I page 21 season-openzng game HOCKEY By KEN FOWLER Sports Writer For the first time since losing to Seniors experienced historic ups and downs Florida 23-3 in an elimination [ game in the NCAA regionals last June, the preseason No. 22 Irish were really good," right wing return to the diamond at 4 p.m. By CHRIS KHOREY Tim Wallace said. "I think we Sports Writer today in their might go down in the record 2006 season books as the best and the worst opener The Notre Dame hockey class [class in school history]." against of 2006 has been around for The six Irish seniors - goalie Indiana State the program's best season Rory Walsh, defenseman Chris in Millington, (2003-04) and its worst season Trick, center Matt Amado, cen Tenn. (2004-05). ter Tony Gill, left wing Mike "Last year The Irish earned their first Walsh and Wallace - will be ... we didn't ever NCAA tournament bid and honored Saturday following the do quite as then, one year later, lost 18 team's final regular season well as we Mainieri straight games in a five-win game against Alaska-Fairbanks would have campaign. at the Joyce Center. PHIL HUDELSON/The Observer liked," Irish head coach Paul "Last year, we were pretty Notre Dame senior center Matt Amado stops in a 2-0 win over bad, and the year before, we see HOCKEY/page 20 Princeton Oct. 29. Amado has 23 goals in his Irish career. see BASEBALL/page 20 WINTER OlYMPICS NBA PGA MlB NCAA fOOTBAll NCAA BASKETBALl u.l c.,) Ohno advances to Francis traded to Tiger cruises to Minor leaf:e u~ Midshipmen QB Tennessee 76 z 500-meter final New York ::5 match play win to be use in W C charged with rape Florida 72 ~ c:J The American will The Knicks traded Woods has seven Major League Navy quarterback Dane Bradshaw's compete in the finals of Penny Hardaway and birdies in the first nine Baseball's umpires' Lamar Owens was layup with 15 seconds cs: speedskating's shortest Trevor Ariza for holes to close out union will not be calling accused of raping a left gave the No. 10 Vols event. Orlando's star gum~. Stephen Ames after the the World Cup of base- female student. the win over the No. 12 =: lOth hole. ball. Gators. page 17 page 16 page 16 page 15 page 15 page 14 '\