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Chef: Notre Dame makes a difference with marine stewardship seafood

“At Notre Dame, we decided community who attended the By CARLY LANDON we do want to make a differ- event were especially inter- News Writer ence and lead the way with ested in knowing where their marine stewardship foods,” food came from and knowing The food that you eat can Miller said, “Now over 25 what they were putting in be the greatest source of percent of seafood purchases their bodies. nourishment or the slowest are marine stewardship “I really liked the aware- form of poison, members of approved.” ness in the dining halls about the Notre Dame community Senior Connor Kobeski gave sustainability and healthy discussed at yesterday’s the prayer, asking that we eating but it’s a lot harder liv- Green Summit. “show respect for the food ing off campus, especially This year’s Green Summit, that is our life-giving food” because you can’t go to the titled “The Footprint of and remember to give food to store every day or every two Food,” was the third annual the hungry “not just one day days even as a college kid so event presented by the Office but every day.” you have to settle for frozen,” of Sustainability. Discussions about sustain- senior Timothy Thayer, one of Green Summit III opened ability took place between the participants, said. with welcoming remarks from participants, with attendees “Healthy choices are diffi- Executive Vice President John moving between four tables cult,” sophomore Connor Affleck-Graves, followed by a at which they spent 15 min- Skelly said. “Take Whole keynote address by Executive utes each discussing new top- Foods, or as my dad calls it Chef Don Miller. ics. The four topics discussed ‘Whole Salary.’ It might sell “An important thing to gain were seafood, food and cli- the best foods for you, but it’s from today is awareness of mate change, food waste and also the most expensive.” what is happening,” Miller local food. During the discus- At each table, discussion said in his keynote address sions, a different course of a leaders also had handouts for yesterday. sustainable, low-carbon emis- participants ranging from SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer Miller focused on seafood sions food was served at each recipe cards for healthy Executive Chef Don Miller discusses sustainable eating practices and sustainability within table. with guests at the Green Summit in the Joyce Center Monday. marine life in his speech. Members of the Notre Dame see GREEN/page 3 Tickets run for Class CouncilsOlympics offer students

u Brett Rocheleau, Kevin ‘Domecoming,’ a homecoming By MEGAN DOYLE Doherty, Kathleen Kehl, dance for the sophomore class needed break from class News Writer Patrick Adams similar to those held at other Experience with student gov- colleges,” Rocheleau said. Seven tickets have been ernment at Notre Dame sets Some of the major plans Favorite sports to watch include skiing, skating approved to run for Class Brett Rocheleau’s ticket apart incorporated in their platform Council. For Senior Class also include class trips to draws fans to high-profile from the others in the running By MEGAN DOYLE Council, two tickets have been for Sophomore Class Council, he Chicago and Cedar Point amuse- events such as speed skating News Writer approved, Junior Class Council, said. ment park as well as a campus- and downhill skiing. two tickets, and Sophomore Rocheleau, currently the wide poker tournament. “The Winter Olympics are Class Council, three tickets. treasurer for Freshman Class Rocheleau said he hopes to see While students face aca- more exciting because so The elections will take place Council, is running alongside the sophomore class hand out demic challenges on Notre many of the sports have a online from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Kevin Doherty, Kathleen Kehl free energy drinks during finals Dame’s campus in South chance of death,” sophomore today. and Patrick Adams to represent week. Bend, their minds are easily Steph Lowe said. “You really the Class of 2013 next year. distracted by the athletic get a sense of the passion Sophomore Class Council “Our biggest event would be see COUNCILS/page 4 challenges of the Winter and the competition because Olympics taking place now in these athletes put their life Vancouver, British Columbia. on the line for their sport.” Freshman Peter Kerrian Freshman Ally Scalo main- paired engineering work ly follows pairs ice skating with online recaps of curling and downhill skiing. She Scientists embrace their inner geek matches during his study mentioned gold-medal-win- breaks. ning American skier Lindsey “I have learned a lot about Vonn as one of the athletes By IRENA ZAJICKOVA curling because I’ve been that she is following in par- News Writer watching it on my computer ticular. for the past few days,” “The Winter Olympics are For Notre Dame students Kerrian said. “I think I could fun to watch but they are a who love science, the sec- go out to play it and under- lot of random events just ond annual Geek Week is a stand the rules.” thrown together,” Scalo said. can’t-miss series of science- Student favorites tended to “I’m mostly a fan of the and math-related events. include sports less obscure Summer Olympics.” Geek Week, which kicked and more intense than curl- Preferences between the off Monday with a Geek ing. Junior Aryelle Emison Summer and Winter Games Family Feud hosted by watched the United States tended to vary between stu- Notre Dame’s chapter of the hockey team upset the dents’ home environments. American Chemical Society, Canadians in a surprise vic- “I prefer the Summer will continue through Friday tory Sunday. Olympics because I’m from and conclude with the “The game was so intense,” Australia,” senior Xavier “Beauty and the Geek” she said. “Everyone was Burton said. “And we always dance that evening at 8 p.m. really excited.” have more representatives in The intensity of the compe- see GEEK/page 6 BLAIR CHEMIDLIN | Observer Graphic tition in the Winter Games see OLYMPICS/page 6

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INSIDE COLUMN QUESTION OF THE DAY: WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE ATHLETE IN THE 2010 WINTER OLYMPICS? Don’t worry, be happy

What’s a six-letter word for the one thing that permeates every aspect of a col- lege student’s life, perpetually hangs over Mitch Gainer Annie Castner Kaity Veenstra Andrew Ofsonka Mike Wiederecht your head like the overcast weather in South Bend and refuses to disappear after sophomore freshman sophomore sophomore sophomore the trials and tribula- Keenan Pangborn Lyons Keenan Keenan tions of college life Kristin Durbin are a thing of the past? News Wire “That one “Apolo Ohno.” “Lindsey Vonn.” “Nicole “Debbie Stress. Editor Russian chick Joraanstad.” McCormick ... The word itself ... I dig curling’s where sends chills down my spine, and yet the concept it represents accents.” it’s at!” remains an inevitable, integral part of my daily life as a Notre Dame student. Planning my schedule a month in advance and attempting to write papers earlier than the night before they’re due might temporarily relieve my anxieties, but gen- eralized worry follows me around like that Have an idea for Question of the Day? E-mail [email protected] friend nobody likes. We all know what stress feels like, and we’ve exhausted a wide variety of stress relief remedies: working out, eating choco- IN BRIEF late, venting about stress to a friend, wast- ing our lives on Facebook, laughing about An exhibit titled “All Art is nothing for an extended period of time Propaganda” will open at 8 and embracing the blessing that is the a.m. today in Room 102 of weekend. Unfortunately, nearly all these Hesburgh Library. methods are temporary cures, lingering just long enough to catch a glimpse of “Expanding the Boundaries: what our lives would be like without Selected Drawings from the stress. Yvonne and Gabriel P. Despite the futile attempts I’ve made at Weisberg Collection” will be simplifying my life, the unyielding stream hosted in the O’Shaughnessy of tests, papers, activities and events that Galleries West of the Snite fill my weeks is oddly comforting, a con- Museum of Art beginning at 10 stant reminder of my (generally) good a.m. today. work ethic and how it got me to where I am. Daily Mass will be held in Throughout high school, I crammed my the Basilica of the Sacred days with almost every imaginable Heart at 11:30 a.m. and 5:15 extracurricular activity, from softball and p.m. today. show choir to band and student govern- ment. Miraculously, I managed to succeed The Kellogg Institute will academically even though I spent the host “Living by the Sword and majority of my time inside the beige brick Dying by the Sword?: walls of my high school. Leadership Transitions in and On the bright side, my daunting sched- out of Dictatorships” today in ule taught me to manage my time by com- SUZANNA PRATT/The Observer Room C103 of the Hesburgh partmentalizing my life into chunks of Chinese dancing tigers perform at the Notre Dame Chinese Friendship Center. The lecture will begin time. I’ve applied this method to my first Association in celebration of the Chinese Spring Festival welcoming the Year of at 12:30 p.m. semester and a half of college, achieving the Tiger Sunday. relative success. I have more free time “Prospects for Peace in now than I did in high school, but those Israel-Palestine” will begin at extra hours sometimes seem to melt into 4 p.m. in the Sorin Room of nothing. Still, the overarching feeling of LaFortune Student Center. being overwhelmed by future events per- OFFBEAT The seminar will be sponsored sists, leading me back to my original by the Notre Dame dilemma: how can you make stress evapo- Great Dane sets Guiness Calif., died of bone cancer. was just about to push off Inernational Security program rate into thin air forever? record for tallest dog Guinness officials say there for her fourth run down the and co-sponsored by Student As of right now, I haven’t found a way to TUCSON, Ariz. — A 250- were conflicting reports Whistler course when a red Government. accomplish that lofty goal. pound blue Great Dane from about Giant George’s height, warning light flashed at the I wouldn’t call myself an expert on stress Arizona gives new meaning so they sent a judge to verify starting gate — causing a Bengal Bouts semifinals will relief, but I have realized a few things to the term “big dog.” it. two-minute delay. begin at 7 p.m. tonight in the about stress and how to postpone its onset: Guinness World Records says The 4-year-old is owned by “It was a hold put on the Joyce Center Fieldhouse. Don’t sweat the small stuff. It’s easier Giant George from Tucson is David Nasser. track as a result of a General admission is $6. said than done, but being bitter about that the tallest dog ever on hydrant being accidentally A-minus in psych won’t help you in the record. Guinness said Photographer causes delay activated, spraying water on Eric Coble’s play “Natural long run. Monday that he stands 3 feet, in women’s luge race the track. It was a obviously Selection” will premiere at Make time for yourself. Watch a movie, 7 inches tall from paw to WHISTLER, British a matter of safety for the 7:30 p.m. tonight in the Regis listen to music, read a book or exercise. shoulder, which is three- Columbia — A photographer athlete,” race director Ed Philbin Studio Theatre in the Just set aside some “me” time once in quarters of an inch taller caused a delay during a cru- Moffat said. DeBartolo Performing Arts awhile. than his closest rival — Titan, cial moment of the women’s Geisenberger, who did not Center. Student tickets are Talk to someone about it. Venting ses- a white Great Dane from San luge competition on Tuesday make a fuss over the inci- $10. sions with friends can lighten the load of Diego. when he accidentally knelt dent, missed silver by a frac- stress. The 4-year-old Titan took on a switch that sent water tion of a second. To submit information to be Have fun! Go out on weekends, spend the title of world’s tallest dog spurting on to the track. included in this section of The time with friends and take advantage of all in 2009 after Gibson, a Great Germany’s bronze medal- Information compiled from Observer, e-mail detailed the opportunities Notre Dame has to offer. Dane from Grass Valley, list Natalie Geisenberger the Associated Press. information about an event to When stress gets you down, just take Gary Go’s advice: “Gotta look myself in the eye, and say it’s gonna be alright.” Today Tonight wednesday thursday friday saturday The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Contact Kristin Durbin at

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brate and empower women have been planned to help Conference Room F of the gram, Ridley said. By ALICIA SMITH on our campus,” Sarah alert students about mat- Student Center Basement. Thursday, SDB will be News Writer Ridley, a senior and one ters concerning women. Wednesday, SDB will host hold an open breakfast in SDB’s women’s issues rep- “Student Diversity Board an informational session the Women’s Resource Saint Mary’s College will resentatives, said. hopes to educate and raise about the Women’s Studies Center from 9 a.m. to 11 show its appreciation for Senior Gretchen Moore is awareness on women’s Program at the College fea- a.m. women and raise awareness also one of SDB’s women’s issues locally and globally,” turing program coordinator Ridley said she believes to some of the problems issues representatives. Ridley said. Jennifer Zachman. the week is important they face through the annu- The opening event for the SDB has planned a panel Zachman will discuss because it allows women to al Women’s Appreciation week was a booth in the discussion for Tuesday Women’s Studies majors be appreciated. Week. Student Center Atrium titled “What it Means to be and minors during the ses- “[The week is important Saint Mary’s College where members of SDB a Feminist.” The panel will sion, which will be in because it] takes time for Student Diversity Board handed out free buttons in consist of Bettina Spencer, Conference Room F in the recognition and apprecia- (SDB) sponsors the week, honor of women. Buttons Alice Siqin Yang, Stacy Student Center Basement at tion towards the accom- which began Monday and were passed out from 11 Davis and Terri Russ, who 7 p.m. Current Women plishments and progressive will run through Friday. a.m. to 1 p.m. and again will give their perspective Studies students will also movement women have Women’s Appreciation from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on feminism. The discussion be present to speak with made, and are still making Week is being held to “cele- Ridley said the events will be at 7 p.m. in students about the pro- today,” Ridley said. “Also, [it is important] to cele- brate being a student at an empowering, all women’s college.”

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in learning how to reach past ernment to make the Junior Class apparel would be In order to accomplish their the barriers that sometimes Class Council accessible to as upgraded to include a wider and goals, this team promises to Councils confine us at Notre Dame,” many ideas form students as “nicer range of options,” includ- more fully include other student continued from page 1 Bevington said. possible. ing polo shirts and zip-up jack- organizations and leaders out- One of the featured events in ets, to fund larger events for the side of student government in its Rocheleau said his class would uJohn McKissick, Brianna their platform’s plans is a CEO class. decisions and projects. host the annual Halloween Neblung, Alex Draime, Ian coffee talk where students can Some possible events include “We want to make sure that dance, a class tailgate before a Trudell sit down and speak with execu- a trip to the Indianapolis 500 what we do is for the whole home football game and a serv- John McKissick, Brianna tives from various companies to and a class ball to replace Prom class,” Castellini said. ice project with St. Baldrick’s Neblung, Alex Draime and Ian learn from their input, Riddle on the Lawn. Day and Feed My Starving Trudell hope to build an identity said. Their platform also includes uKate Clitheroe, Cath Flynn, Children. for the Class of 2013 centered A quarter dog eating contest, service opportunities such as a Michael Wagner, Evan James around the relationships formed a spelling bee and a four-square class training day with the Celebrating senior year is the uRichard Bevington, Ashley between members of the sopho- tournament would also be on Human Society to make the focus of the platform presented Armendariz, Elliot Pearce, more class. the docket for a “useful skill service group more accessible to by candidates Kate Clitheroe, Sadaf Meghani “The main idea in our cam- decathlon” to bring students students. Cath Flynn, Michael Wagner and Richard Bevington, Ashley paign is communication,” from different interest groups Ward also hopes to set up Evan James. Armedariz, Elliot Pearce and McKissick said. together. Junior Parents informal “office hours” for Class “We have been building our Sadaf Maghani hope to build an “Communication is huge Weekend, a focus for Junior Council in order for juniors to class community for a few years identity for the Class of 2013 because in something like stu- Class Council, would also have a relaxed forum to con- now,” Clitheroe said. “And we that is influenced by its range of dent government, a great idea include a charity ball or auction tribute their ideas. hope to continue that process to opinions and interests, can do nothing if it is not in order to give back to the com- make it last through graduation Bevington said. heard.” munity. Senior Class Council and years to come.” “We want there to be opportu- McKissick plans to create an In order to maintain a unified u Tim Castellini, Jessica Events planned by the Senior nities to break the bubble of our accessible and engaging Web Class of 2012, Riddle also hopes Leiferman, Brittany Johnson, Class Council would focus on campus and learn about what site for the sophomore class to to plan activities to better incor- Cole Patterson integrating students living off our community can offer us, help facilitate communication. porate and welcome students Tim Castellini, Jessica and on campus and emphasiz- whether that is taking a local McKissick cited choosing a returning from study abroad. Leiferman, Brittany Johnson ing the more sentimental expe- white water rafting trip or just major and planning for study “As leaders we want to focus and Cole Patterson plan to unify riences of senior year. learning what restaurants are in abroad as areas that his ticket on the things that are important the Class of 2011 during their Senior Week would include South Bend,” Bevington said. hopes to highlight in its plans. but not leave any portion of the last year at Notre Dame if elect- not only traditions such as a The “Breaking the Bubble” One event on the agenda is a class out,” Riddle said. “As four ed as leaders of Senior Class Dunes trip and a Cubs game, platform centers on allowing the stress-relieving dance called “A people, we have to put together Council. but also a huge field day for Class of 2013 to explore the Night of Indecision.” the ideas of all to allow for the “The main reason I want to seniors to represent their dorms world outside of campus and More transportation options dynamic of our class to devel- run for this is that, for me, it’s in one last competition. plans for interactive cultural for away games and more wide- op.” about making sure that our Throughout the year, Senior events, such as salsa dancing spread service opportunities are class leaves this place after hav- Class Council would also hope to lessons and cultural cuisine also important elements of u James Ward, William ing the best time it possibly host a beer and wine tasting or nights. McKissick’s platform. Thwaites, Tess Fitzpatrick, could and leaving it better than Margaritaville night. Class activities would also “We also want to commission Lauren Ruhling we found it,” Castellini said. The four candidates also hope include a Disney movie night or work and projects by the Class Tackling financial hurdles and Castellini hopes for more class for the Class of 2011 to make a a special pep rally for the ath- of 2013 to unite and engage stu- creating an approachable stu- events in Chicago and a net- lasting contribution by support- letes of the sophomore class. dents as intellectuals,” dent government are among the working series to help students ing a local organization during In order to encourage stu- McKissick said. challenges that James Ward, learn how to make connections its final year at Notre Dame and dents to share their thoughts for William Thwaites, Tess inside and outside of the Notre reunions in years to come. Class Council, Bevington would Junior Class Council Fitzpatrick and Lauren Ruhling Dame community as they pre- “Our ticket is really excited use idea boards and Class of uChase Riddle, Paul Moya, CJ plan to conquer as leaders of pare for graduation. because this is something that 2013 Stall Notes to post ideas Kelly, Megan Carey Junior Class Council. The ticket’s platform also we really care about,” Clitheroe and stay updated on student Chase Riddle and his running “We would like to plan bigger includes plans for a senior serv- said. government plans. mates Paul Moya, CJ Kelly and events and make them more ice competition to benefit the “We want to make the Class of Megan Carey will call on exten- affordable to students,” Ward Notre Dame and South Bend Contact Megan Doyle at 2013 a model for future classes sive experience in student gov- said. communities. [email protected] World & Nation Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Compiled from The Observer’s wire services page 5

INTERNATIONAL NEWS IVORY COAST Two buses crash, killing 38 LIMA — Two buses crashed head-on along a remote stretch of highway in northeast Peru PM to annouce new government Monday, killing at least 38 people and injuring 58, police said. Police and firefighters used cutting equipment Move could end violent protests across the country after dissolution of old gov’t. to reach the injured trapped inside the twisted wreckage of the buses, which collided shortly Associated Press before dawn on the Panamerican Highway between Rio Hondo and Viru, 290 miles (485 kilo- ABIDJAN — Ivory Coast’s meters) northeast of the capital. prime minister said late No official cause was given for the accident, but Monday he will announce Peruvian newspaper El Comercio posted pictures the composition of the showing that the stretch of highway where the country’s new government accident took place lacked an obligatory white within 24 hours, a move dividing line separating the opposing lanes. that could bring an end to a week of violent protests German pilots end strike sparked by the president’s FRANKFURT — Lufthansa and its pilots are dissolution of the former set to return to the cockpit after the German air- government. line and a key union agreed to halt a four-day After a day of marathon strike that disrupted travelers and was poised to meetings between the two go on through Friday. sides, Prime Minister The four-day walkout ended less than 24 hours Guillaume Soro told after it began after two hours in a Frankfurt reporters that the coun- labor court that saw both sides agree to suspend tries “political players” the strike and hold talks, they said Monday night. had come to an agreement Lufthansa confirmed the decision and said the and that he planned to walkout would end at midnight (2300 GMT, 6 announce the details of p.m. EST). the new government on “The parties agreed in front of the court that Wednesday morning. the strike is to be suspended through the 8th of His announcement came March,” Lufthansa spokesman Andreas Bartels as at least two more pro- told AP, adding the 4,000 pilots will return to testers died Monday when work Tuesday though it would take some time an opposition demonstra- for normal operations to resume. tion turned violent, deep- ening the political crisis that has gripped this nation of 20 million since NATIONAL NEWS its government was sum- marily disbanded by U.S. general creates Iraq exit plan President Laurent Gbagbo WASHINGTON — The top U.S. general in earlier this month. Iraq said Monday he could slow the exit of The protests came after U.S. combat forces this year if Iraq’s politics top opposition leaders are chaotic following elections this spring. refused to join a new AP Gen. Ray Odierno said there are no signs coalition government, A protester runs past a burning barricade in the northern Abobo district of Abidjan Monday. that will be necessary, but he says he has a effectively stopping the At least two protesters died during an opposition demonstration that turned violent. Plan B and told his superiors about it dur- formation of the govern- ing Washington meetings over the past ment that had been invitation of the opposition During a protest in the Ahmed Coulibaly said the week. expected to be announced and has been acting as a northern Abobo district of police followed demonstra- The U.S. has about 96,000 troops in Iraq Monday. Although the negotiator between the Abidjan, an Associated tors into their houses and nearly seven years after the American-led opposition has not yet warring factions, said that Press Television News took them away. invasion that overthrew dictator Saddam made an official declara- the talks had yielded “pos- journalist said he saw two “We’re scandalized. Hussein. That’s the lowest number of tion, Soro spoke to itive results.” dead bodies being guarded We’re traumatized. It American forces in the country since the reporters following a As of late Sunday, the by police. Alexandre Brou, reminds us of the worst invasion. meeting of a council that opposition had refused to a local pastor, also said he moments of the civil war,” Under an agreement negotiated under includes the country’s top participate in a new gov- watched police severely he said. former President George W. Bush, all com- two opposition leaders. ernment with Gbagbo, beat several protesters. The West African nation bat troops are to leave the country by Aug. “I’m pleased to whom they accuse of try- Bus driver Mema has been divided between 31 although some 50,000 will remain announce that these talks ing to cling on to power. Camara said hundreds of a rebel-controlled north behind to help train Iraqi security forces. have come to fruition and The spat began when young men started gather- and a government-con- The remaining support troops are to be have allowed the Ivoirian Gbagbo dissolved the gov- ing early Monday morning, trolled south since war gone by the end of 2011. political players to come to ernment claiming the elec- building barricades, cut- broke out in 2002. The an understanding to toral commission committ- ting off all traffic and sides formed a unity gov- Students to vote on new mascot advance the process of ted fraud. The move will burning tires. They hurled ernment in 2007 and were JACKSON — Colonel Reb shall not rise exiting this crisis — and cause presidential elec- stones at approaching cars preparing for presidential again. That much is certain. above all to bring peace to tions to replace him, before riot police used elections when President The University of Mississippi dumped the our country,” Soro said which were due to be held tear gas and fired into the Laurent Gbagbo dissolved mascot — a caricature of a white plantation flanked by Gbagbo and no later than next month, air to disperse the crowds. the government on Feb. owner — in a 2003 effort to distance the Blaise Compaore, the pres- to once again be delayed. “The police began beat- 12. Presidential elections school from Old South stereotypes. It’s been ident of neighboring The political dispute ing anyone they could have been postponed without a mascot ever since. A vote Burkina Faso. sparked protests in at catch,” he said. “We hid in every year since 2005, Tuesday could change that. Compaore, who had least five cities across the our houses to avoid them.” when Gbagbo’s term Students will have only two choices in the flown in Monday at the country on Monday. Opposition supporter ended. online referendum: yes, replace the colonel with something else — perhaps a riverboat gambler or a colonial soldier — or no, remain the only school in the Southeastern Conference without a mascot. Debate surrounds the saftey of raw milk

Associated Press Morell, president of the Washington nesses are reported, meaning the actu- LOCAL NEWS D.C.-based Weston A. Price al number is likely higher. DES MOINES — Debate about the Foundation, a nonprofit group pushing Fallon Morell said there also have Governer considers presidential run health attributes and risks of raw milk for increased access to raw milk. been illnesses and deaths related to INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Mitch is spilling into statehouses and court- Enzymes and other nutrients are pasteurized products and that linking Daniels, who last year said he had no rooms across the country as propo- “greatly reduced in pasteurized milk,” illnesses to raw milk is not an accurate interest in running for president, now says nents of unpasteurized dairy products she said. assessment of the nutritional benefits he will keep the door open to a possible push to make them easier for con- Public health officials disagree, say- of drinking unpasteurized milk. 2012 presidential run. sumers to buy. ing raw milk carries an increased risk The sale of raw milk is prohibited in The Republican told The Washington Supporters of the raw milk cause say for bacterial contamination that can 23 states, although seven of them let Post over the weekend that he has spoken pasteurization, the process of heating lead to illness and even death. people get milk through so-called herd- with former president George W. Bush and milk to destroy bacteria and extend More than 1,500 people became ill share programs, in which customers others in recent months and agreed to shelf life, destroys important nutrients from drinking raw milk between 1993 can buy ownership in a cow in return keep an open mind about a White House and enzymes. and 2006, the most recent data avail- for raw milk from the animal. bid. “We have new science today that able from the Centers for Disease Retail sales of raw milk is allowed in “Just to get them off my back, I agreed to shows raw milk contains ... enzymes Control and Prevention. Of those, 185 nine states and 19 allow the sale of raw a number of people that I will now stay that kill pathogens and strengthens the were hospitalized and two died. milk from a farm directly to an individ- open to the idea,” Daniels told the Post. immune system,” said Sally Fallon The CDC said not all foodborne ill- ual. page 6 The Observer N CAMPUS NEWS Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Club, said although the vari- ous science clubs on campus Geek hold many events separate- Olympics Mendoza announces continued from page 1 ly, they rarely combine continued from page 1 forces and hold joint events. in Jordan Hall. Geek Week aims to change those events.” Senior Sarah Pastorek, the that, she said. It’s not just the competi- conservation speaker president of the Math Club, “You see a lot of the indi- tion that draws students to said the Geek Week provides vidual groups on campus watch the Olympics. ical part of this process.” students with an opportuni- doing their individual “The whole Opening Special to The Observer Lectures, which are free and ty to meet others who share events, but you don’t really Ceremonies is there as a Prompted by concerns over open to the public, will be held their interests. see them team up that spectacle,” Burton said. “I urban sprawl and loss of open at 7 p.m. in 210 DeBartolo “[Geek Week is] a great much,” Ruth said. like the way that it can land space, land conservation Hall. The schedule is as fol- way to have students who Baranay said another ben- communicate a country’s finance is the subject of a new lows: are interested in different efit of Geek Week is that it culture.” spring speaker series spon- uFeb. 24 — Story Clark, a areas of science to do provides a more relaxed Burton has never partici- sored by the Mendoza College land conservation strategy and ‘geeky’ activities while get- environment than the more pated in any of the winter of Business. finance specialist from ting to know others,” she traditional classroom set- sports featured in The Hartman Series in Land Conservation Consulting said. ting. Vancouver but if given the Conservation Finance features uMarch 3 — Peg Kohring, Geek Week’s other activi- “It’s a chance for social- chance to be an Olympic experts in land conservation Midwest director of The ties include a Dissection ization that wouldn’t be athlete in the Winter Games strategies and discussions on Conservation Fund, a group Night sponsored by the happening inside the class- he would want to compete topics including conservation- dedicated to land and water Biology Club today at 5:30 room,” Baranay said. in skeleton events. oriented development prac- conservation p.m., a chemistry demon- Another goal of Geek Week Sophomore Hal Melia felt tices, the for-profit conserva- u March 24 — Kathy stration with Professor Seth is to show non-science- a stronger connection with tion industry, public capital, DeCoster, vice president of the Brown tomorrow at 7 p.m. majors that science isn’t the winter sports going on tax incentives and local initia- Trust for Public Land, a and a Sudoku challenge only about academic work, in Vancouver because of his tives aimed at land conserva- national nonprofit land con- sponsored by the Math Club but that it has a lighter side home in Ohio. tion. servation organization that Thursday at 8 p.m. All and can actually be fun, “I like the Winter Games While sustainable develop- conserves land for parks, com- events will take place in the Ruth said. because they create a con- ment practices such as smart munity gardens, historic sites Jordan Hall of Science. “I think students from nection with areas that growth, brown field reclama- and rural lands According to sophomore other majors should defi- have a lot of snow and not tion and urban in-fill develop- uMarch 31 — John Turner, Paul Baranay, social chair of nitely come out to the much else,” Melia said. ment have gained momentum, the Beverly and Eldon Spicer the Biology Club, one of the events,” Ruth said. “I think Not all students, however, there also has been an explo- Visiting Professor of main objectives of Geek sometimes people are afraid have had the time to avidly sion of programs and impor- Environmental and Natural Week is to bring together that it’ll be too rigid or aca- follow the Games. tant funding mechanisms to Resources at the University of students from different dis- demic but it’s not. It’s really Freshman Alison Collins protect open spaces directly. Wyoming ciplines. loose and laid back and admitted that she has not “This series is going to look u April 14 — David “As far as Geek Week fun.” watched much of the cover- not only at some trends in real Hutchison, finance assistant goes, I think it’s a really Pastorek said Geek Week’s age outside of the Opening estate and land use practices, professional specialist and exciting collaboration events are a chance for stu- Ceremonies. but we’re also looking at the director of the Opus Corp. between all the clubs in the dents to learn that science “I wish I was watching mechanisms that conserva- Real Estate Program at Notre College of Science,” Baranay is interesting and stimulat- the events,” Collins said. “I tionists use to conserve land,” Dame said. “It’s a really exciting ing. do not really want to watch said David Hutchison, director The Hartman Series is sup- chance for people to get to “Hopefully students can people run or row a boat in of the Opus Corp. Real Estate ported with funding provided know each other, because a see the exciting side of sci- the Summer Olympics, but I Program at the Mendoza by Mary Louise Campbell lot of people in the differ- ence during Geek Week,” like pretty much everything College of Business. Hartman in memory of her ence majors don’t really Pastorek said. from the Winter Games.” “Primarily, we’re going to look late husband Charles M. interact.” at the financing structures Hartman, a 1963 Notre Dame Junior Annette Ruth, co- Contact Irena Zajickova at Contact Megan Doyle at that are available because graduate and pioneer in the president of the Biology [email protected] [email protected] ultimately, the money is a crit- field of conservation financing. The Observer Business Tuesday, February 23, 2010 page 7 MARKET RECAP Toyota Motor Corp. subpeonaed Federal prosecutors suspect misleading of consumers, criminal investigation underway

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WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into Toyota Motor Corp.’s safety problems and the Securities and Exchange Commission was probing what the automaker told investors, the company disclosed Monday. Newly released internal documents showed that Toyota officials visited with U.S. regulators years ago who “laughed and rolled their eyes in disbe- lief” over safety claims. The twin developments created new public rela- tions challenges for Toyota plus the prospects — how- ever likely or unlikely — of hefty federal fines or even indictments against execu- tives in the U.S. and Japan. They also complicate Toyota’s ability to discuss details driving its recall of 8.5 million vehicles because anything executives say could be used against the company inside a court- room. Top Toyota executives were expected to testify at hearings Tuesday and Wednesday on Capitol Hill. One lawmaker said he AP believed Toyota misled Toyota employee Linda Patrick installs an accelerator into a new Camry. Toyota received a owners about the repairs subpoena from a federal grand jury requesting documents related to recent recalls. IN BRIEF and relied upon a hastily- arranged study to reassure law violations or whether walk a line between care- Stupak said a review of Doctor pleads guilty to fraud the public. Toyota made false state- fully phrased testimony and consumer complaints BOSTON — A Massachusetts doctor has In a new filing with the ments to a federal safety enough disclosure to shows company personnel pleaded guilty to one count of health care SEC, Toyota said it received agency involving unintend- describe the cars’ mechani- identified sticking pedals or fraud stemming from accusations that he the grand jury request from ed acceleration or the Prius cal problems and steps floor mats as the cause of faked research in published studies that sug- the Southern District of braking system, said Peter Toyota had taken to make only 16 percent of the unin- gested after-surgery benefits from painkillers New York on Feb. 8 and got Henning, a law professor at the vehicles safer. tended acceleration including Vioxx and Celebrex. the SEC requests Friday. Wayne State University in House investigators said reports. Anesthesiologist Scott Reuben also agreed It wasn’t immediately Detroit. The SEC is seeking they believe Toyota inten- Some 70 percent of the during Monday’s plea hearing to repay more clear what U.S. laws Toyota documents related to unin- tionally resisted the possi- acceleration incidents in than $360,000 of research grants and forfeit might have broken. A sub- tended acceleration as well bility that electronic defects Toyota’s customer call data- assets worth at least $50,000. poena would specify why as to its disclosure policies caused unintended acceler- base involved vehicles that Federal prosecutors have recommended up prosecutors sought compa- and practices, Toyota said. ation in their vehicles and are not subject to the 2009 to 10 years of prison. Sentencing is set for May ny documents, but Toyota Legal experts said the then misled the public into and 2010 floor mat and 24. would not comment beyond fresh subpoenas could thinking its recalls would “sticky pedal” recalls. Prosecutors allege the former chief of acute its disclosure with the SEC. affect how Toyota execu- fix all the problems. In a letter to NHTSA, pain at a Springfield hospital received A spokeswoman with the tives respond to the ques- Rep. Bart Stupak, D- Stupak’s committee raised research grants from pharmaceutical compa- U.S. Attorney’s Office for tions from lawmakers. Mich., who will run questions about whether nies for a dozen years but never performed the Southern District of Eric Dezenhall, a crisis Tuesday’s hearing, said the agency lacked the the studies. New York declined to com- management consultant in documents and interviews expertise to review defects His attorney says Reuben was suffering from ment, saying it does not Washington, said the sub- demonstrate that the com- in vehicle electronics and undiagnosed bipolar disorder and had no confirm or deny its investi- poena might cause Toyota pany relied on a flawed said NHTSA was slow to financial motive. gations as a matter of poli- to limit its testimony engineering report to reas- respond to 2,600 com- cy. because apologies are sure the public that it found plaints of sudden unintend- Wal-Mart acquires Vudu Inc. The government could be admissible in court. He pre- the answer to the problem. ed acceleration from 2000 NEW YORK — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said looking into product safety dicted the company would In a letter to Toyota, to 2010. Monday it will buy broadband entertainment provider Vudu, a deal that gives the world’s biggest retailer the ability to sell movies directly through TVs and Blu-ray players over the Internet. Interest rates remain low to aid economy With the acquisition, Wal-Mart returns to the video-on-demand business, which it tried in the Associated Press consumer companies gave a cau- inflation could become a problem in past but failed. Its most recent attempt, offering tious outlook for economic growth. the future, affecting long-term inter- movie downloads, ended in 2007 after less than CHARLOTTE — Short-term inter- Short-term rates are often dictat- est rates, Spinello said. Inflation is a year. est rates inched lower in the bond ed by the federal funds rate, which one of the biggest concerns for bond Wal-Mart did not disclose the terms of the market Monday after a Federal currently sits in a range between traders because it eats into the newest deal. Reserve official reiterated that zero and 0.25 percent. If the Fed value of the fixed returns on bonds Vudu Inc.’s technology can deliver video to record-low interest rates are still follows through with keeping rates over time. consumers who have broadband Internet access needed to help the economy. low, then there should be no pres- The yield on the 10-year Treasury and own an Internet-ready TV or Blu-ray player. Rates rose and bond prices fell as sure to send short-term market note maturing in February 2020, Since August, Vudu has offered its service on Federal Reserve Bank of San rates higher. which is a basis for rates on mort- LG and Mitsubishi-made devices. Francisco president Janet Yellen The yield on the two-year note gages and other consumer loans, In January, Vudu announced it had expanded became the latest Fed official to that matures in January 2012 fell to rose to 3.80 percent from 3.78 per- its partnership deals to Sanyo, Sharp, Toshiba stress that the central bank isn’t in 0.89 percent late Monday from 0.93 cent. Its price fell 5/32 to 98 18/32. and Vizio. And it said it planned to launch an any rush to boost borrowing costs percent late Friday and its price Meanwhile, longer-term Treasury application platform that would include apps for millions of Americans. The rose 2/32 at 99 31/32. Yield and prices fell after a Treasury from Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, The New York remarks come after the Fed took a price move in opposite directions. Department auction of $8 billion in Times and The Associated Press. surprise step Thursday and bumped “There wasn’t a lot of activity, it 30-year Treasury inflation protected Vudu has licensing agreements with major up the discount rate, the interest was a very quiet day, today,” said securities, or TIPS, drew weaker movie studios and distributors for about 16,000 banks pay for emergency loans. John Spinello, a bond strategist at demand than an auction for 10-year movies. Its movies cost $3.99 to rent or $19.99 On Monday, stocks ended the ses- Jefferies & Co. TIPS last month. Prices often fall as to purchase. sion with a modest loss after big However, as the economy grows, new supply is added to the market. The Observer Viewpoint page 8 Tuesday, February 23, 2010 THE OBSERVER Democrats wave good-Bayh P.O. 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The University of Notre Dame strives complexity of the idea that spurred right balance between working for the The long-term goal is grand indeed to develop not only great students but, both of us to become involved as co- common good without taking away the but it is not impossible if we all realize global citizens, who, through their edu- chairs of this year’s Human agency and power of the local people? just how much power lies within our- cation, develop an understanding and Development Conference at Notre Our distinct experiences allow us to selves and each other. The Human commitment to seeking justice for the Dame. bring one small part of the answer to Development Conference strives to world’s Although our experience abroad is these questions, but they are by no employ multidisciplinary and collabo- oppressed. But it Barbara Vi Ho limited, reflection has led us to identify means a full answer. In order for any rative approach to development that is is more than just Andrew Seelaus an array of dichotomies that push us to development effort to be successful, the consistent with the message of inter- talk, the question current development practices voices of every individual involved must connectedness in Catholic Social University excels Ford Family around the world. In northern Uganda, be heard and considered. Authentic Thought and will inspire a diverse at putting this Program the Acholi people are a society with a human development requires the group of students and attendees. Please mission into Human rich culture and tradition and a strong knowledge and work of engineers just bring your experience and voice to the action through Development sense of solidarity, but are bombarded as much that of peacebuilders. It discussion Friday and Saturday at the the resources Conference by constant local and international requires the commitment of business Human Development Conference and and opportuni- messages of their powerlessness. In owners, architects and artists. It see how your vision of the future of ties that it offers some regions of Ghana, the NGOs and requires the involvement of interna- development compares to that of your to students each year. Like many of our mission groups seeking to “help the tional and local people alike. This is the peers from around the country. peers on campus, we have had the poor” or “spread the good news” are fundamental inspiration for this year’s good fortune to live, study and work outnumbered only by the number of conference theme, People, Power and Barbara Vi Ho is a senior history and abroad in developing countries in a children who are consumed by the Pragmatism: The Future of Human international peace studies major. Andrew variety of capacities during our under- cycle of poverty every year. There is Development in Our Changing World. Seelaus is a senior civil engineering major. graduate career. These experiences definite need around the world, but The enormous task of alleviating pover- The two are conference co-chairs. For have both shaped and challenged our what is the best way to go about affect- ty and realizing authentic human more information, visit www.nd.edu/~hdc understanding of human development, ing change? Where is the line between development is achievable only with or email [email protected] highlighting the dynamic nature of the the obligation to help, the danger of the participation of people and leaders The views expressed in this column are concept and the need for critical evalu- imposing our own culture and notions from all different levels and fields on a those of the author and not necessarily ation of its practice. It was the very of what is right? How can we find the global scale. those of The Observer.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To the wage ‘experts’ Exhibitions

In the “living wage” debate, I had decidedto lated about 17 months there. I have not only I write with regard to the recent article on th e Eric Gill exhibi - sit in silence and laugh at all the silly college waited tables, but also bussed, worked carry- tion at the Hesburgh Library. I have noticed that both T he kids thinking they knew all about the real world out, hosted, dish-tanked and worked as an Observer article and a recent piece in ND Works make no explicit and a “living wage.” But I can’t hold it in when expo. And you know what? You can live off of it. mention of Eric Gill’s troubling sexual behav ior, in particular, the an alumnus with clearly insufficient experience I did. I had an apartment for six months in sexual abuse of his family members, that has been well-docu- of his own implies Mr. Easley’s lacking experi- 2007, and not only was I able to live and eat mented by his biographer, Fiona McCarthy. I have not yet had the ence is a counter-argument (“Get some real comfortably, but I was able to save extra money. opportunity to visit the Special Collections exhi bition but the experience,” Feb. 22). The fact is that you can live on $9 per hour, if irony of The Observer’s front page coverage of this display juxta - Mr. Witt, you attempt to debunk Mr. Easley you’re smart and careful. Saving can be just as posed to the major article on Sexual Assault Awareness Week is based solely on his (lack of) experience. Where, valuable as earning. Do your best to limit/quit rather bitter. Eric Gill was a fine artist and a deeply reli gious may I ask, is yours? I’m assuming from your let- smoking. Don’t screw around (literally) and man but the way in which he attempted to integrate hi s art, polit - ter that you have a good “9-to-5” job. But I did have a child out of wedlock. Limit/quit drinking. ical convictions, sexuality and family life does n ot offer a model not glean from your letter if you understand These are just a few that I picked up around my worthy of emulation. We may admire his artis tic talent and his that the food industry is not on “9-to-5” shifts. co-workers. There are more ways to save religious and social convictions, but it is important to grapple Working the eight-hour block makes it much money that most of us can’t see. also with the fact of his unbridled and exploitative sexual beh av- harder to take a second job. Hence, it often pays I do not claim to be the wisest on this issue. ior. Acknowledging Gill’s hypersexuality will alter our perception better. The food industry has varying hours, Nor could I, simply based on my limited experi- of much of his imagery in a profound way. which allows workers to alternate jobs through- ence. But I have more than Mr. Witt, Mr. Easley out the week, either by day or by shift. Your and nearly all of the rest of you. Times will be Dianne Phillips “experience” in this issue is a whole nine tough; that’s part of life. But one can live off of advisor to graduate students months of a better job than any non-managerial this type of job, especially if you take Mr. Institute for Scholarship in Liberal Arts food worker in America. You haven’t even been Easley’s advice by working hard and seeking Feb. 22 out of school one year. You have no experience help from family. with long-employed food workers. Now, why am I not just another ignorant col- Douglas Schuda lege kid? Thanks to not being in school for all of senior EDITORIAL CARTOON 2007, I was able to get a job waiting tables. O’Neill Hall Having worked during breaks, I have accumu- Feb. 22 Eating Disorders Awareness Week In light of this week being National Eating ble with you, in which they can share their Disorders Awareness Week, I would like to struggles. pose a challenge: start talking. Start talking. Eating disorders, disordered eating and Start talking about worrisome behavior poor body image plague the lives of so many you notice in your friends: her new diet, his girls, women, boys and men. Although caus- seemingly obsessive gym time. Talking cre- es vary from person to person, and literature ates community. Community leads to support fails to agree on the exact etiology of eating and support can cause someone to get the disorders, they are often linked to underly- help that they may need. ing psychological disorders such as depres- So my challenge is this: Listen to what sion and anxiety. Poor body image, disor- your friends say about themselves. If it’s dered eating and eating disorders can begin alarming, please say something. Your words to take over someone’s life, guiding behav- of concern, out of compassion, could be the iors, decisions and affecting the quality of catalyst toward healing. Start listening and living. But it doesn’t have to be that way. start talking. Start creating a community Lives don’t have to be dominated by these; who understands and who cares. control doesn’t have to be lost in an effort to I challenge you to just say something. It maintain it. Struggles with eating are often might be the most difficult thing you’ve ever kept personal — arguably especially on this had to do, but just imagine what you could campus where everyone seems to have it all be in the life of someone you care about. together. Admitting to have a problem leaves one extremely vulnerable, a feeling general- Chelsea Slaggert ly not well accepted. Challenge this. Being senior vulnerable yourself may create an environ- off campus ment in which your friends can be vulnera- Feb. 22 The Observer Scene page 10 Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Germany embraced a different VW this name splashed across most music weekend — an American export that magazines. proved just as polished, just as quick and However, this means little to an perhaps more dependable than anything expedient music world where circuiting the autobahn of late. “What’s next?” unfortunately Vampire Weekend often trumps “What lasts?” (e.g. took center stage in Colin Rich Has anybody seen The Shins in three East Berlin Friday years?) night as the band This all only serves to provide the back- continued its month- Scene Writer drop for the exciting, engaging and long European tour. impressively enjoyable live show Vampire The tour includes 19 Weekend put on last Friday in Berlin. stops in all and will wrap up before March Their steady set oscillated between their in preparation for a similar series of new and newer material, and the packed shows in the U.S. “haus” to which they played responded Vampire Weekend burst onto the college with vigorous delight. music scene in early 2008 with their self- Built on quick-hitting singles, neither titled debut. They grew to alternative debut, “Vampire Weekend” nor “Contra,” prominence as a Brooklyn-based indie ostensibly offer the balladry from which to band characterized by Afro-pop melodies, launch a full-on live jam, however the orchestral backing and lead singer Ezra show hit all of the two album’s highlights Koenig’s Paul Simon-like wail. With the and concluded with a smooth blend of recent release of their critically acclaimed “Campus” and “Oxford Comma.” second album, “Contra,” the band rup- Especially noteworthy performances tured its bag of cross-cultural influences included a foot-stomping “M79,” a wan- and clean guitar sound and poured out an dering and wild “Walcott” in the encore album with, if possible, far more contours and a rousing rendition of “Boston,” a VW and charm than its predecessor. piece from one of their earliest EPs. I am an admittedly mild Vampire Koenig still needs to grow into his skin in Weekend fan for a couple of reasons, the terms of a commanding stage presence, first of which is a question in their music but endeared himself to the audience with that suggests they lack an identity. Their his boyishness and infectious energy. youth (an even more pronounced realiza- Vampire Weekend’s Columbia-educated tion in person) and their eclectic array of background and upper-class aesthetics genres, instruments and stylistic nuances easily lends itself to criticism from tor- epitomize a band that tosses a lot at its lis- tured, anti-establishment music purists, teners with the hope that something dif- but the aura of pretension that surrounds ferent will resonate with everyone. the band proved negligible. Two albums down, Vampire Weekend Yes, they’re rich and white, but so are covers much ground in terms of sound the Beastie Boys. Yes, they sing about and theme, but a difference exists grammatical conjunctions and escaping between confident musicianship and their troubled lives in Cape Cod, but it youthful expression. The second reason smacks of disingenuousness and at least it lies in the fleeting nature of success in the translates into an undeniably fun sound. race of alternative rock, and a question of Coldplay, Oasis, Kasabian … plenty of the band’s staying power. Vampire seemingly working-class bands are pre- To a moderate fan, the show exceeded Colin Rich is a junior studying abroad in Weekend came into 2010 in the indie tentious and act humble, but VW’s lyrical expectations, and all loyal Weekenders Rome. He can be reached at [email protected] music pole position with its collegiate and thematic self-awareness, in addition would do well to try and catch their The views expressed in this column are niche well established, its music surfacing to their lustrous pop veneer, made the upcoming show circuit in the United those of the author and not necessarily in TV ads and movie soundtracks and its show an altogether satisfying experience. States. those of The Observer.

While Stump’s through a range of different sounds in vocals are posi- one song. “Checkmarks” is one of their tively ear-burst- “harder” songs. It relies on heavier gui- ing in live con- tars and drums and has Beckett singing cert (no offense, in his lower register. man) Beckett But “Down and Out” totally changes pulls it off with things up, sounding something like what swagger in per- you might hear at an intimate acoustic formance. For set. Except that it’s not acoustic. But more evidence of that’s beside the point. It’s one of those this, check out show-closing songs that seems to wrap Beckett’s cameo up a perfect night. “Almost Here” ends work on Cobra with, appropriately, the song “Almost Starship’s “Bring Here.” Another quick one, it seems to It,” that song sum up, in the best way possible, the from “Snakes on entire album as a whole. Definitely one a Plane.” of their best songs ever recorded. “Almost Here” Another instant toe-tapper. is a compilation If you’re really interested, check out of awesome the band’s other albums, “Santi,” tracks, none of released in 2007, and “Fast Times at which sound all Barrington High,” from 2008. The that similar. Or at Academy Is … also has an early EP The Academy Is … is a hard band to lost in efforts to be more musically least not similar beyond reason. This from 2004 called “The Academy” and define. Once dubbed emo, thanks to sophisticated, or something like that. isn’t Nickelback, after all. “Attention” is an EP released in 2009 called “Lost in some concerts played with fellow Illinois Too bad their original formula was just pretty much just unadulterated pop fun. Pacific Time.” rock band Fall Out Boy, sometimes fine as it was. No one ever said good “Season” is a little slower, but has a Feel free to give these other albums a called pop punk, and now considered a music has to be clever or highbrow, it killer guitar hook and some brooding, chance. But do yourself a favor and just part of the broad “alternative rock” just has to be good. Just ask Ke$ha. but not too brooding, vocals. take some time soaking up the great- movement (and The Academy Is … has that great abil- The Academy Is … takes on a slower, ness that is “Almost Here.” Don’t be what does that Maija Gustin ity to create rock music you just want more melodic tone in “Slow Down,” at embarrassed. Don’t be guilty. Just do it. really mean?), get up and dance to. “Almost Here” is least until the second verse. Then they You won’t regret it. Allow yourself to these spunky rock- Assistant full of that. I dare you to listen to “The pick things up in a lament about float back to the yesteryears of high ers have mostly Scene Writer Phrase That Pays” and not bob your “Hollywood hills and suburban thrills.” school when all you cared about was been on the back head to it, at the very least. And William Like I said before, “The Phrase That cruising the highway, blasting some burner lately, Beckett’s oddly soaring vocals add that Pays” is a head-bobber, pure and sim- sweet tunes. The Academy Is … will def- recently playing a special concert in something special to all their songs. ple. And though short, “Black Mamba” initely do it for you. Chicago featuring only songs from their While many of his emo contempo- ups the ante with a little acoustic guitar first album “Almost Here.” raries also tried to utilize the high male love. Maija Gustin can be reached at But that’s a good thing. Their first falsetto to create something (was it sup- “Skeptics and True Believers” opens [email protected] album is an awesome tribute to unadul- posed to be emotion?) in their songs, ala on a different note, highlighting The views expressed in this column terated fun and upbeat music, while Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy, Beckett is Beckett’s vocals above all else. And are those of the author and not their more recent efforts have gotten actually good at it — in real life too. “Classifieds” is just awesome, running necessarily those of The Observer.

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the mysterious (you might say improba- blance of an emotional connection with By SHANE STEINBERG ble) disappearance of the elusive Rachel the audience, it fails miserably. There is Scene Writer Solando, an inmate convicted of drowning no punch in the stomach (or heart, to bet- “Shutter Island” plays as though it’s so her three children. However, as they ter represent the film’s intentions), only many things that it’s not: a horror film, a question and start to learn about the “show-stopping” sequences where 1950s detective tale, mainstream enter- institution and its rather perplexing, DiCaprio mourns the loss of his wife and tainment for everyday filmgoers, a com- seemingly villainous director (Ben thinks back to liberating a Nazi death plicated psychological thriller that some Kingsley), it becomes increasingly appar- camp, where he shines like none other might call a “mindbender”… the list goes ent that there may be more to this than yet still somehow remains in his own on and on. just the disappearance of a murderer. mind and not in ours. It’s that extra Martin Scorsese’s latest film is in fact a It’s that underlying uneasiness and dimension — that missing piece to the genre-bending, smartly-crafted thriller ambiguity that shrouds every scene and puzzle that is “Shutter Island” — that veiled as an exercise in complicated establishes the intrigue in the film that made “Memento” so exceptional and by “make you think” filmmaking that is actu- thankfully survives the film’s rather long that same measure makes this film ally pretty straightforward and easy to runtime. With each door unopened and “good.” guess at, yet enjoyable nonetheless. That each person questioned comes yet anoth- Nevertheless, “Shutter Island”, despite is to say, it succeeds as a journey and in er round of questions that add another its shortcomings, remains a successful its destination. dimension to the maze that is Rachel’s marriage between one of the great film- Why? I’ll tell you why, and some will disappearance and the institution itself. makers in the world and one of his understand this, while the rest of you (the Add to that the flashbacks and hallucina- favorite actors, in what might be ones who will either be perplexed by or tions that quickly and increasingly DiCaprio’s best performance to date. He’s think of the film’s ending as a work of become more and more a part of Teddy’s one of the best American actors of this utter genius) will think I’m speaking a for- psyche. time, and while the film may be eign language: “Shutter Island” is Something wrong is afoot as the film’s Scorsese’s, it’s DiCaprio who transcends “Memento” stripped of its emotional score plays underling to deliberate cam- all else and gives himself unto a perform- closeness, mixed in with a more intricate erawork meant to parallel Teddy’s mental ance that should be remembered come “The Machinist” with the same exact freefall, and it’s not until the very end of Oscar season. themes. Add to that a less meticulous and the film that it starts to make sense (that more accessible brand of David Lynch- is if you haven’t correctly guessed what Contact Shane Steinberg at like filmmaking. that something is). [email protected] At the heart of this winding homage to Yes, something is very wrong, and as 50s noir, set in a mental asylum, is a mys- what’s only mildly clear begins to become tery in his own right: Teddy Daniels, a more unclear, the focus both literally and ‘Shutter Island’ U.S. Marshal with a past that’d raise hairs figuratively shifts and looks inward rather on the backs of even the prison’s inmates than outward as the true mystery — the Director: Martin Scorsese (Leonardo DiCaprio, sporting the same one mined throughout the film in flash- Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, heavy “Mahk”-instead-of-“Mark” Boston backs and hallucinogenic dreams — accent as he did in “The Departed”). unveils itself. Mark Ruffalo At the film’s foggy open we’re intro- “Shutter Island” is the work of a master duced to Teddy’s cold, suspicious stare as showcasing his love and knowledge of the he looks outward to the foreboding island medium, yet it falls short of its lofty aspi- ahead, his new partner, Mark (Mark rations. Its fatal flaw is that it tries so Ruffalo), at his side. The pair of them hard to be emotionally wrought. Despite have been sent to the island to investigate its valiant attempts to make any sem-

By GENNA McCABE Scene Writer I must admit that I have been a long- time Motion City Soundtrack fan. Ever since I heard Justin Pierre crooning about his heartache and quirky obses- sions, I was hooked. I have a feeling it’s his extreme honesty that makes him most endearing. From his obsessive compulsive behavior to his touching, though seeming- ly perpetual, heartache, Motion City Soundtrack can’t be described as anything less than my guilty pleasure. I would rarely admit to enjoying a band so strikingly punk rock. Yet sometimes everyone needs a little bit of angst and heartache. It keeps us all human. Motion City Soundtrack’s new album “The Dinosaur Life” is no exception to my general affection for the band. If asked, I would likely era for the band. In the following track, “A Lifeless “The Dinosaur Life” is another success for Motion City name “Even If It Kills Me” as my favorite album of theirs, Ordinary,” Pierre sings “I think I can figure it out, but I’m Soundtrack, capturing the essence and character of the but “The Dinosaur Life” does not disappoint. gonna need a little help to get me through it.” Both songs band. It isn’t anything revolutionary, but it will certainly Overall, the album delivers exactly what MCS fans will have catchy hooks that will have the listener singing along satisfy anyone hungering for another Motion City be looking for. There is enough variety to keep the listener by the second listen. Soundtrack fix. interested, with driving melodies and sing-along lyrics. The single “Her Words Destroyed My Planet” is, if noth- Because they haven’t produced anything particularly ing else, the Motion City Soundtrack that their fans know Contact Genna McCabe at [email protected] unique, I wouldn’t say this album is an accomplishment and love. With their iconic synthesized, punk-pop sound for the band. Still, as it is their fourth album, MCS can’t be and lyrics detailing yet another account of Pierre’s off-beat expected to have completely redefined their sound. life, “Her Words Destroyed My Planet” is a fun listen. ‘The Dinosaur Life’ Their previous album, “Even If It Kills Me,” was the My favorite track from the album is “Stand Too Close.” Motion City Soundtrack paramount of a break-up album. It was about love and With a somewhat lighter, more raw feeling than most of sadness, the recovery from drug addiction, the end of the other songs on the album, it shows the pure, smooth Record label: Sony relationships and the emptiness that comes along with it. nature of Pierre’s singing voice, as well as provides anoth- “The Dinosaur Life” seems to be a new beginning for the er glimpse into Pierre’s clearly conflicted psyche. Best tracks: “Worker Bee,” “Stand Too Close,” band, a new stage in its life. With songs about triumph A big part of what makes this band is the honesty and “A Liifeless Ordinary” and starting over, it appears that their inspiration has accessibility of their music. Though it is easy to get caught come from a better, perhaps happier place this time up in the fun, compelling punk-pop sound, it is also nice to around. listen to the lyrics and appreciate the courage it takes to The album certainly has its highlights and lowlights. share such raw stories of heart break, drug addiction and The first track starts off with the upbeat, reflective song, personal awareness. Without the power of Pierre’s lyrics, “Worker Bee.” Pierre belts out, “It’s been a good year, a Motion City Soundtrack would be just another punk-pop good new beginning,” signaling the beginning of a new band with nothing new to say.

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CLUB SPORTS Gallagher, Gisriel lead Squash squad at nationals Bowling concludes season with eighth tournament; Field Hockey defeats Michigan State despite playoff loss

man Ryan Gisriel played matches against Bard and average. This was the final from Alex Lewis and Mark Special to the Observer three hard matches, each Charleston. Despite playing tournament for seniors Iandolo, the Irish dropped Squash time coming up short in four as the alternate, No. 10 Eric Kieser, James Breen and CJ the match 30-16, 31-29, 30- Notre Dame finished 1-2 at games. Third-place sopho- Huang, a freshman, finished Kaltenbach. 28. the CSA National Squash more Kevin Ortenzio played strong in coming back from Saint Mary’s junior Allie Tournament at Yale from higher than usual and met a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 over Hensley and freshman Codi Field Hockey Feb. 19-21. The Irish com- the challenge, but lost three Charleston. Coslet, averaging 161.8 and Notre Dame traveled to peted in the Hawthorn “G” close matches. No. 4 Mark 159.2 respectively, led the Cleveland to compete in a division alongside Bard, Hincapi, a senior, playing in Bowling women. tournament at Cleveland Bryant, Bucknell, College of his first and last CSA The Irish participated in State University last week- Charleston, Ford- National tournament, over- the Backhaul Direct Hoosier Equestrian end. The indoor tournament ham, Lafayette and came rookie nerves to finish tournament in Indianapolis The Notre Dame/Saint included both women’s and Vermont. Coming in at No. 7 with a three-game win over this weekend to mark the Mary’s equestrians compet- men’s teams from across the in the “G” division, the Irish College of Charleston. club’s eighth and final sea- ed in two IHSA shows this Midwest, featuring universi- held true to their ranking, No. 5 seed sophomore son tournament. Bowling weekend. Host St. Mary’s of ty and club teams. Notre losing 8-1 to Bard and to Dennis Grabowski struggled against the largest and the Woods tied Purdue for Dame played four games Bucknell 5-4. Notre Dame early against Bard and toughest field of any nation- first Saturday, with the Irish Saturday against the did came back to defeat Bucknell but fought back to al collegiate tournament, close behind in third out of Cleveland Thorns, Charleston 5-4. win in four games against the men’s team finished the 12-school field. SMWC Pittsburgh, Michigan and Individual performances Charleston. No. 6 seed 64th out of 69 while the took first Sunday, with Michigan State. The Irish were exciting and fast freshman Jamie Urbana women’s team placed 39th Purdue, Illinois and the Irish lost their first three games, paced. Senior first seed improved with each match o u t o f 4 1 . bunched behind in the but defeated the Spartans in Peter Gallagher saved the but was not able to get the Freshman Armani Sutton standings. Celina Tolson, the fourth in a high-scoring team from a shutout in his w i n . N o . 7 and senior Chris Kieser Mana Espahbodi, Victoria match. Sunday, Notre Dame final CSA tournament when sophomore Matthew exhibited strong perform- Scheid and Mia Genereux all lost in close matches against he defeated Bard’s top play- Sushinsky and No. 9 fresh- ances on the men’s side. qualified for regionals with the Cleveland Roses and the er 14-12, 11-2, 11-2. man Thomas Dore both post- Sutton averaged 192.4 over strong performances. Steel Styx. Seeded 6th, Gallagher also had a ed winning records on the nine games and individually Notre Dame took on the valiant victory against weekend. No. 8 junior placed 75th out of more Men’s Volleyball Cleveland Thorns in the Bucknell, but it was not Kenneth Schlax won in five than 450 bowlers. Kieser The Irish hosted St. tournament playoffs, losing enough for the Irish to get games against Bucknell, but ended near Sutton, placing Ambrose Friday evening. 1-0 in a tight defensive the win. No. 2 seed fresh- was defeated in close 93rd overall with a 190.7 Despite key performances match.

NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL Walker and Dyson aid Connecticut in NCAA quest 14 of 17 from the line. utes left and 6-10 Gavin Associated Press West Virginia was 12 of 23 Edwards fouled out less than HARTFORD, Conn. — from the free throw line and a minute later with UConn Kemba Walker scored 21 hit just four of 18 shots from up 63-56. points and Jerome Dyson 3-point range. Wellington Smith fouled added 17 as Connecticut UConn led by as many as out for the Mountaineers beat No. 8 West Virginia 73- 15 points in the first half, with 2:55 left. 62 on Monday night, the and by nine at halftime after West Virginia quickly Huskies’ third win this sea- outrebounding the Moun- scored the game’s first five son over a top 10 team. taineers 21-11. points, prompting Calhoun Stanley Robinson had 15 But the Mountaineers to call a timeout less than a points and 13 rebounds for whittled away at the lead in minute into the game. UConn (17-11, 7-8 Big East), the second half, and when Calhoun then said something which has won three Ebanks followed up a missed to official Michael Stephens straight to keep its NCAA shot with 8:44 left they were that led to a technical foul. tournament hopes alive. down 53-52. But they were But Wellington Smith The Huskies are 3-1 since never able to take the lead. missed both free throws, and coach Jim Calhoun returned It was 66-62 with just over the Huskies responded by from a medical leave of a minute left when Calhoun going on a 14-1 run. UConn absence. Connecticut was 3- called a timeout. scored 13 straight points 4 during the 23 days he was Stanley Robinson then fol- midway through the half, gone. lowed up a missed layup by and a short bank shot by Devin Ebanks had 17 Dyson with a dunk, and Robinson gave the Huskies a points and nine rebounds to Walker’s steal and dunk 28-13 lead. lead West Virginia (21-6, 10- made it 70-62. West Virginia responded 5). The Mountaineers fin- An irate Huggins received with a 10-1 run, but trailed ished the game without head two technical fouls after 37-28 at halftime. coach Bob Huggins, who calling a timeout, and UConn improved an NCAA received two technical fouls Walker hit three of four free tournament resume that also in the final minute. throws to ice the game. includes victories over then- Calhoun called the game a West Virginia committed no. 1 Texas last month and street fight, and the teams 26 fouls and UConn was at No. 3 Villanova last week. combined for 46 personal called for 20. Connecticut is 15-4 all- AP fouls. UConn hit 30 of 42 UConn lost 6-foot-11 Ater time against West Virginia, Mountaineer forward Kevin Jones reaches over Husky forward Ater free throws and Walker was Majok to fouls with 5 min- including 8-0 at home. Majok in the first half of the NCAA game in Hartford, Conn. Monday.

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MLB NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball AP Poll

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1 Kansas 1 2 Kentucky 2 3 Purdue 4 4 Syracuse 5 5 Duke 6 6 Kansas State 7 7 Villanova 3 8 West Virginia 8 9 Ohio State 9 10 New Mexico 12 11 Georgetown 10 12 Pittsburgh 19 13 BYU 16 14 Michigan State 11 15 Butler 18 16 Vanderbilt 17 17 Wisconsin 14 18 Gonzaga 13 19 Tennessee 20 20 Temple 21 21 Texas 15 22 Texas A&M 24 23 Richmond 25 24 Baylor 22 25 Northern Iowa NR

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AP team previous Hank Aaron, the former all-time home run leader, offered his support Monday for disgraced slugger Mark McGwire. 1 Connecticut 1 McGwire returned to baseball as the Cardinals hitting coach after steroid allegations forced him into obscurity. 2 Stanford 2 3 Nebraska 3 4 Tennessee 5 5 Xavier 6 Former slugger Aaron supportive of McGwire 6 Duke 8 7 NOTRE DAME 4 Associated Press truth, then you’re going to “He’s done everything that Aaron hit a record 755 8 West Virginia 9 be forgiven. he can do.” home runs for the Braves 9 Florida State 10 KISSIMMEE, Fla. — “The kid with the McGwire, who hit a then- and Brewers. His record 10 Ohio State 7 Former career home run Yankees, (Andy) Pettitte, single-season record 70 was broken by Barry 11 Oklahoma 11 king Hank Aaron says came out and it was a homers in 1998, admitted Bonds, who also eclipsed 12 Texas A&M 15 Mark McGwire should have week of news and after this year he used steroids McGwire’s mark with 73 13 Georgetown 14 a clear conscience after his that it was over. We all and human growth hor- homers in 2001. Bonds has 14 Texas 12 recent admission he used make mistakes. If they mone as a player. He is pleaded not guilty to 15 Iowa State 13 performance-enhancing ever did enhancing drugs, beginning his first season charges of lying when he 16 Kentucky 16 drugs as a player. whatever they did, they as the Cardinals’ hitting told a federal grand jury in 17 Baylor 18 Aaron said other players should come clean and be coach. 2003 that he never know- 18 St. John’s (N.Y.) 22 still harboring similar able to sleep at night.” “It’s nice to have him ingly used steroids. 19 Gonzaga 21 secrets also should come Aaron said McGwire’s back,” Aaron said. Aaron did not mention 20 LSU 23 clean. admission and apology this The 76-year-old Aaron’s Bonds. 21 Virginia NR “I think baseball is year was overdue but still enduring popularity was Aaron was asked if he 22 Georgia Tech 14 cleaning up its act a little welcome. clear as he attracted a appreciates some fans still 23 Oklahoma State 17 bit, I really do,” Aaron said “I would have loved to crowd of autograph-seek- referring to him as the 24 Georgia 20 25 Hartford Monday during a visit to have seen him do it a long ers. home run king. NR Atlanta Braves camp. “I’ve time ago, but since he did “It makes you feel good,” “Regardless of what hap- said this and I’ll say it it, I think that he himself he said. “I’ve tried to carry pened, I’m not going to hit again, over and over again, will tell you right now he’s myself that way. I don’t try another home run,” he this is the most forgiving able to sleep at night and to push myself on nobody. I said. “Not in this world.I country in the world. If you he’s able to look at his just try to do what I’m sup- may do it somewhere Men’s Basketball Big East come through and tell the teammates,” Aaron said. posed to do.” else.” Standings IN BRIEF team conf. W-L

1 Syracuse 12-2 Patriots to place franchise Outfielder Gomes signs Cubs’ Soriano recovering 2 Villanova 11-3 tag on tackle Wilfork deal to return to Reds well from knee surgery 3 West Virginia 10-4 FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Free agent MESA, Ariz. — Alfonso Soriano came 4 Pittsburgh 10-4 England Patriots put the franchise outfielder Jonny Gomes signed a to spring training Monday with his typ- 5 Louisville 9-5 tag on Pro Bowl nose tackle Vince one-year deal with Cincinnati on ical big smile and offered up a question 6 Marquette 8-6 Wilfork on Monday, providing more Monday, providing the right-handed mark about his surgically repaired left 7 Georgetown 8-6 time for negotiations toward a long- power hitter the Reds wanted in the knee. Cincinnati 6-8 8 term contract. outfield. Soriano underwent arthroscopic sur- 9 NOTRE DAME 6-8 The six-year veteran said he General manager Walt Jocketty gery on the knee on Sept. 15. Four 10 Seton Hall 6-8 hoped the team would use the tag said the 29-year-old Gomes will months later, he said he isn’t sure for that purpose. compete for the job in left field. His when he’ll be able to go full speed on it The Patriots placed a non-exclu- contract includes a club option for — not what fans were hoping to hear sive tag on Wilfork, according to 2011. from a guy who played in only 117 ESPN.com. That gives the Patriots The Reds put right-hander Edinson games with the Cubs in 2009, batting around the dial the right to match any other team’s Volquez on the 60-day disabled list .241 with 20 homers and 55 RBIs in offer or let Wilfork go for two first- to create room on the roster. Volquez the third season of an eight-year, $136 NCAA Men’s Basketball round draft picks. An exclusive tag had reconstructive elbow surgery million contract. would have tied Wilfork to the last August and isn’t expected back Soriano said he has been working out Illinois at Michigan Patriots for the season. before midseason. in his native Dominican Republic. He 7 p.m., ESPN As a non-exclusive franchise play- Gomes appeared in 98 games for said he’s probably at about 80 percent er, if a long-term deal is not the Reds last season, batting .267 or 85 percent but hasn’t completely Olympic Men’s Hockey reached, his 2011 salary with the with 20 homers and 51 runs batted tested the knee by running the bases Russia vs. Latvia Patriots would be $7 million, the in. He started 33 games in left field, or chasing fly balls. He said he doesn’t 9 p.m., NBC average 2009 salary of the top five 33 in right and nine as a designated want to push things too quickly with a paid players at his position. hitter during interleague play. goal of being ready for opening day. page 14 The Observer N SPORTS Tuesday, February 23. 2010 NFL Chargers release Tomlinson after nine years

during a somewhat tumultuous Tomlinson is finished. character, integrity, work ethic, England Patriots. Associated Press period last offseason. “It’s one of those things with along with his talent, have been Tomlinson’s squeaky-clean SAN DIEGO — The slashing, L.T. wasn’t immediately avail- the very, very special players, unbelievable. He’s a Hall of image took a hit during that dazzling runs came less fre- able for comment. He said after like Emmitt Smith, Marcus Famer right now. He will be a AFC championship game. quently. The yards didn’t pile the Chargers’ playoff loss to the Allen, guys like that,” Condon first-ballot Hall of Famer.” Forced out early with a knee up as easily as in previous sea- New York Jets that he felt he said. “You can’t predict what Coming off a 1-15 finish in injury, Tomlinson watched sons. could still play for a few more they’re going to do. They seem 2000, and trying to dig out glumly from the sideline, hud- LaDainian Tomlinson was seasons. to defy the odds. He keeps him- from the nightmarish Ryan dled in a parka and his face slowing down because of “He was one of the greatest self in tremendous condition. I Leaf years, the Chargers held hidden behind the tinted visor injuries and age, becoming less players and people that I’ve think he feels like he can go the No. 1 overall pick in the on his helmet. and less the face of the fran- ever had a chance to be around forward for several more 2001 draft. They sent that pick The Chargers gave an overly chise as his role was reduced in and he will be missed,” outside years.” to the Atlanta Falcons on the optimistic prognosis about his a pass-happy offense. linebacker Shawne Merriman Tomlinson ranks eighth on day before the draft began for injury, announcing that he “can On Monday, he was released said in an e-mail to the AP. the all-time rushing list with a package that included the return,” which caused fans and by the San Diego Chargers, a General manager A.J. Smith 12,490 yards. His 138 career fifth pick, which they used to commentators to question his franchise he helped revive with called it “a tough day, a sad day rushing touchdowns rank sec- select Tomlinson. The Falcons toughness. a brilliant nine-year run in for everybody in the organiza- ond, and his 153 total touch- took Michael Vick with the top Tomlinson was always the which he became one of the tion. But it’s always tough to downs rank third. pick. most brutally honest employee NFL’s greatest running backs. part ways with great players He was the NFL’s MVP in “When he came here in 2001, in the Chargers’ organization. The move had been expected who helped you win games. It’s 2006, when he set league sin- we were a struggling fran- When he sustained a groin for some time. Tomlinson, one not a pleasant day, but we’re gle-season records with 31 chise,” Spanos said. “It’s clear injury in the 2008 regular-sea- of the most beloved athletes in working through it.” touchdowns, including 28 rush- that we are where we are today son finale, he was more forth- San Diego sports history, got Agent Tom Condon said he’ll ing, and 186 points. Tomlinson because of him. He truly has right with the media about its the word in a meeting with spend time at the forthcoming won the NFL’s rushing title in been the heart and soul of our severity, causing Smith to bris- team president Dean Spanos. NFL combine in Indianapolis 2006 and ‘07. team all these years, and just tle. “I told him that in the 26 determining interest from other Perhaps his most memorable done an outstanding job and That groin injury sidelined years that I’ve been in this teams. moment as a Charger came on helped turn this franchise Tomlinson in a divisional-round business, it was probably the “I think they did us a favor in Dec. 10, 2006, when he swept around into a winning fran- loss to Pittsburgh, the first time hardest thing I’ve had to do,” terms of releasing him before into the end zone late in a chise. It couldn’t have been he missed a game due to injury Spanos told The Associated we go to the combine. That game against the Denver done without him.” in his pro career. He had been Press. “I’m not close to a lot of part of it was positive,” Condon Broncos for his third touch- Spanos said he and slowed earlier that season by a the players, but there’s a hand- told the AP. “L.T. during Super down of the afternoon to break Tomlinson expressed disap- toe injury. ful that I’ve been close with, Bowl week had indicated it was Shaun Alexander’s year-old pointment that the player never He sprained his right ankle in and he’s probably the closest. It time to move on, and they record of 28 touchdowns. got a chance to win a Super the 2009 season opener against was really difficult to tell him. accommodated him. He’s had a His linemen hoisted him onto Bowl title. Oakland and missed the next But out of respect, I wanted to Hall of Fame run there as a their shoulders and carried him “We came close but just two games. tell him earlier rather than Charger.” toward the sideline, with never quite got there,” Spanos Spanos said Tomlinson “was later.” Tomlinson, who turned 30 Tomlinson holding the ball high said. very, very gracious and very Tomlinson was due a $2 mil- last summer, was injured early in his right hand and waving The Chargers made five play- respectful” during their meet- lion roster bonus in early in the 2009 season and finished his left index finger, while the off appearances during ing. “He had his typical smile. March, which all but guaran- with 730 yards on 223 carries fans chanted “L.T.! L.T.!” and Tomlinson's time here. They He was just as good as could teed he would be cut loose. He for an average of 3.3 yards per “MVP! MVP!” advanced to the AFC champi- be, as respectful as could be. still had two years left on his carry, all career lows. “He’s just been a great player onship game following the 2007 Just really, like he is, first contract, which was reworked Condon doesn’t think for us,” Smith said. “Also, the season but lost to the New class.” Tuesday, February 23, 2010 The Observer N SPORTS page 15

NBA Blatche leads Wizards to win; Bogut leads Bucks

Washington played nearly the Rose, who led Chicago with 22 Associated Press entire game after one of their points, led a late rally that cut WASHINGTON — Andray newest players, Josh Howard, Washington’s lead to 96-95 with Blatche scored 25 points and had playing in his fourth game, collid- 1:55 left. Rose scored nine points 11 rebounds to lead the ed with Flip Murray with 4:23 to in the run, including a three-point Washington Wizards to a 101-95 play in the first quarter. He was play that featured a beautiful victory over the Chicago Bulls on helped off the court and suffered a scoop shot. Flip Murray added 16 Monday night. strained left knee. for the Bulls. Blatche, averaging 25 points in Both teams made major moves Thornton and Randy Foye hit the four games since the trades of last week. The Wizards made two late jumpers to give the Wizards a Antawn Jamison and Caron trades and have four new players, 100-95 lead with 1:01 to play. Butler, helped Washington to its while the Bulls made two trades Thornton had 17 points, Foye had first three-game home winning and also have four new players, 16 and nine assists, and Singleton streak since April 4-12, 2008. He though one, forward Joe had a season-high 12 rebounds. also made all nine of his free Alexander is yet to play. throws. Both coaches, Chicago’s Vinny Bucks 83, Knicks 67 Washington is 3-1 since the Del Negro and Washington’s Flip Andrew Bogut had 24 points trades, and the Wizards ended Saunders, noted that some of their and 20 rebounds in his third Chicago’s four-game winning new players have yet to participate career 20-20 game, and the streak. in a full practice, reducing the Milwaukee Bucks beat the New Early in the third quarter, the number of plays they could run. York Knicks on Monday night for Wizards scored 14 straight to take Blatche had nine points in the their third straight victory. a 62-58 lead, holding Chicago third quarter when Washington Limited to just 5 1/2 minutes at scoreless for 6 minutes, 10 sec- outscored Chicago 31-16 as the Madison Square Garden three onds. Blatche, Al Thornton and Bulls missed 15 of their 21 shots. weeks ago because of a migraine, James Singleton each scored four Washington led 77-72 after three. Bogut played 36 this time and AP points in the run. The Wizards increased their overwhelmed the Knicks’ smaller Washington guard Mike Miller goes for a shot against Chicago Derrick Rose scored 22 points to lead to 93-80 after Blatche hit two front line. He shot 12 of 15 from forward Taj Gibson in the first half of their game Monday night. lead the Bulls. free throws with 5:25 to play. the field in his first 20-20 game since Dec. 13, 2008, against Indiana, according to STATS, LLC. John Salmons scored 15 points for the Bucks, who forced the Knicks into their worst offensive performance of the season and completed a three-game sweep of the series. Tracy McGrady scored 15 points in his second game with the Knicks, but shot only 5 of 14. He wasn’t alone in struggling, as the team hit just 33.8 percent from the field in its season-high seventh straight loss. Newcomer Sergio Rodriguez replaced Chris Duhon in the line- up, but Duhon couldn’t have done any worse than the Spanish point guard, who had four points and one assist and shot 2 for 8 in 30 minutes. Bogut seemed on his way to a dominant effort in the Bucks’ 114- 107 win here on Feb. 5, making all three shots for six points before he was forced to leave. He was the one causing the pain this time, helping the Bucks improve to 27- 28 with their fourth straight road victory. Despite its woeful shooting, New York was within six with under 9 minutes. Jerry Stackhouse then made a 3-pointer before consecu- tive baskets by Luke Ridnour and Salmons made it 74-61 with 7:49 left. Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni promised his team would speed up the tempo after last week’s trades, yet finished nowhere near its pre- vious worst scoring night of 78 points against Dallas on Jan. 24. The Bucks, who came in a game out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, swept the series for the first time since going 4-0 in 1990-91. Milwaukee never trailed in the first half, but the Knicks put together their only prolonged stretch of good offense with a 12-0 burst that turned a 10-point deficit into a 53-51 lead on Wilson Chandler’s layup with 5:20 remaining in the third quarter. The Bucks answered immediate- ly with 13 straight points, including consecutive layups by Bogut, to open a 64-53 advantage on two free throws by Brandon Jennings with 41 seconds to go. They led by nine entering the fourth. Bogut scored 14 points on 7-of-9 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds in the first quarter as Milwaukee opened a 27-20 lead. The Bucks pushed the lead into double digits early in the second while the Knicks continued to mis- fire, and they led 47-41 at halftime after limiting New York to 37.5 per- cent shooting. page 16 The Observer N SPORTS Tuesday, February 23, 2010

MLB NBA Damon admits Detroit Ilgauskas, Cavs may reunite

league would only step in if rejoin his old team after 30 Tigers were first choice Associated Press there was proof of an agree- days, as long as that wasn’t NEW YORK — An official ment before the trade was com- planned before the deal was within the league told The pleted. completed. Last season, Antonio Associated Press Lakeland. Associated Press on Monday the The person was granted McDyess went back to Detroit The Tigers will be Damon’s NBA has not threatened to stop anonymity because he was not after the Pistons dealt him to LAKELAND, Fla. — To fifth team. He also played for a potential reunion between the authorized to comment publicly Denver along with Chauncey Johnny Damon, the Detroit the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Cavaliers and about the Ilgauskas situation. Billups for Allen Iverson, and Tigers were the right team. Oakland Athletics before his Zydrunas Ilgauskas. A message was left with players such as Brent Barry “This is where I wanted to stints in Boston and New York. The Cavaliers traded their Ilgauskas’ agent seeking com- (San Antonio) and Gary Payton be,” he said Monday after com- “This is so much different longtime center to Washington ment. (Boston) have also gone back to pleting his $8 million, one-year than the last time,” Damon last week in the three-team deal If a buyout is reached with the clubs that dealt them in recent contract. “The Tigers were my said. “This is the first time I that brought Antawn Jamison to Wizards, Ilgauskas would be seasons. first choice. I love it here and feel at home.” Cleveland. The Wizards may placed on waivers. No team is Though he lost his starting job think I am a good fit.” He said he knew his days in decide to buy out Ilgauskas, far enough under the salary cap this season after the Cavs trad- Let go by the World Series New York were numbered allowing him to become a free to absorb his $11.5 million ed for Shaquille O’Neal, a champion New York Yankees, after he was informed by agent. salary for this season, so he return to the Cavs could be Damon also drew interest from Yankees general manager The Los Angeles Times quot- would become a free agent eli- attractive for Ilgauskas. He’s the Atlanta Braves and Brian Cashman that he was ed an unnamed source Sunday gible to join any team for a pro- spent his whole career in Chicago White Sox. When it the second choice behind free saying the NBA had told other rated share of the veteran's Cleveland after he was drafted came time to choose, he darted agent Nick Johnson, who teams it wouldn’t let Ilgauskas minimum. in 1996, and the Cavaliers are to Detroit. signed with New York in go back to the Cavs. However, NBA rules allow a player one of the favorites to win the “The Tigers are a scary team December. the official told the AP the being traded and then waived to championship this season. and the fact that this team has gotten even younger makes it a lot more fun,” he said. The 36-year-old outfielder brings another left-handed bat to the Tigers’ lineup besides switch-hitter Carlos Guillen. Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski has said Damon wasn’t in the team’s plans as late as January. But Damon came into the picture after the Tigers dealt leadoff hitter Curtis Granderson to the Yankees, then saw Placido Polanco leave as a free agent. “We needed to make some adjustments,” Dombrowski said. “We aren’t doing it only for this year, but we also need- ed to move forward. The moves we made earlier in the year allowed us to make some adjustments, not only for now but also for the future. We also brought in some young talent.” Damon hit .282 with 24 homers for the Yankees last season and is expected to lead off for the Tigers. “I’m happy for him that he’s found out where he’s going to go,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Sunday. “I think for players that’s an anxious time. Trying to figure out where you’re going to be. Usually it doesn’t go on this long. I wish Johnny luck. Johnny was good for us here. We all miss Johnny. This is the hard part of the game when those relationships change a little bit. I’ll root for Johnny except when he’s playing against us." The Tigers lost to Minnesota in a one-game tiebreaker for the AL Central title last year after collapsing down the stretch. Dombrowski said Damon’s attitude means as much as his talent. “He makes us better,” Dombrowski said. “He’s a proven winner.” Damon said he seriously con- sidered offers from three other teams, though he wouldn’t name them. He denied reports that his wife, Michelle, was against signing with the Tigers. “This is where we wanted to be,” Damon said. “It is where my family wanted to be. Contrary to what has been reported, I wanted a place where I could win right away. I have always been truthful and Detroit was always my first choice, and my wife and I are going to love it there.” Damon said he’s more com- fortable now than when he made the awkward transition from Boston to rival New York before the 2006 season. He grew up in Orlando, about a 30-minute drive from the Tigers’ spring training home in Tuesday, February 23, 2010 The Observer N SPORTS page 17

by the other teams in the secret, he’s one of the best NBA conference, goalies in the Big East Corrigan believes c o u n t r y , ” continued from page 20 playing in the Big Corrigan said. East will aid is “The Big East gives “He benefit- Hawks beat Jazz to Irish will face in their new team in the long us a great national ted from a conference is the number of run. profile and name great defen- top-ranked teams. Syracuse “We need the sive effort sits in first in the most challenge of Big recognition in the from the end 17-year drought recent USILA Coaches Poll as East play to pre- lacrosse world.” whole team. Georgetown moves to No. pare for the It’s a great starters, the Jazz came out Associated Press 13. NCAA Kevin Corrigan honor to him, flat and fell behind by as “The Big East gives us a Tournament,” he Irish coach but it’s some- SALT LAKE CITY — Joe many as 11 in the first quar- great national profile and said. thing not only Johnson scored 28 points ter. But seldom-used center name recognition in the Without playing he should and Josh Smith added 18 as Kyrylo Fesenko led the Jazz lacrosse world,” Corrigan a conference take pride in, the Atlanta Hawks won in on a 17-2 run to start the said. “Not many people real- match, the Irish have but also the whole team.” Utah for the first time in 17 second period. Fesenko’s ly know about already made a Although Corrigan has pre- years, beating the short- three-point play capped the a team from name for them- viously said he and his team handed Jazz 105-100 on surge and gave Utah a 41-30 Denver, but selves on the Big don’t set many long-term Monday night. lead. they know ”We need the East stage. season goals, he has already Johnson scored 11 points teams like challenge of Big Senior goalie stated some for Notre Dame in the fourth quarter, includ- Mavericks 91, Pacers 82 Syracuse and East play to prepare Scott Rodgers in this new conference. ing a 3-pointer with 2:28 left Brendan Haywood tied a career high with 20 Georgetown. I for the NCAA was named the “We want to win it,” that gave the Hawks a lead think that first-ever Big Corrigan said. “We don’t talk they wouldn’t relinquish. rebounds and the Dallas having them Tournament.” East defensive much about season goals, we Jamal Crawford, who had Mavericks improved to 4-0 come out here player of the talk about today, but there’s 17 points, followed Johnson’s with him as their starting every other Kevin Corrigan week and junior only one goal when you’re in long shot with a steal and center in a victory against year will real- Irish coach midfielder Zach a conference like this: to win two free throws and the Jazz the Indiana Pacers on ly attract Brenneman was the Big East. It’s going to be lost for just the third time in Monday night. attention and named to the quite a challenge and an 20 games. Haywood, who came over help us build weekly honor accomplishment.” Playing without Deron from Washington in a Feb. rivals in all the sports we roll as a result of their per- Williams and Andrei 13 trade, scored 13 points play in.” formances at Duke. Contact Meaghan Veselik at Kirilenko, the Jazz stayed and added three blocks to Despite the challenges set “Scottie Rodgers isn’t any [email protected] close until the final minute, anchor a defense that was but allowed the Hawks to struggling. The Mavericks shoot 54 percent. have held all five opponents The Hawks hadn’t won in since the trade to less than within 16 shots of one anoth- come out ready to play.” Utah since Feb. 13, 1993, 100 points after the previous er between 27-and 43-over The Irish came out with the when Dominique Wilkins eight broke that mark. Florida par. same lineup with which they scored 43 points to lead Haywood is starting in continued from page 20 “I think we are really look- ended the fall season, includ- Atlanta to a 121-112 victory. place of Erick Dampier, who ing to just get comfortable ing Huffer, senior co-captains Paul Millsap scored 14 dislocated a finger in the strides. We got off to a horri- again,” Holt said. Annie Brophy and Kristin points and Ronnie Price and first game with his new ble start at Michigan State,” The first tournament of the Wetzel and juniors Katie Kyle Korver each had 13 backup. Holt told und.com. “But they spring season has character- Conway and So-Hyun Park. points for the Jazz, who Dirk Nowitzki led Dallas went out and got better every istically been a tough one for “We have a lot of experi- missed a chance to catch with 23 points. time they competed.” the Irish, as the team has had ence which I think will really Denver for a share of the Playing his second straight The Irish are not starting a tough time starting with a benefit us in this spring sea- Northwest Division lead and game in his native Texas, off their spring season easy. solid round and typically per- son,” Holt said. the second position in the T.J. Ford led the Pacers with The Central District forms better as the year pro- The Irish will conclude their Western Conference stand- 14 points. Invitational involves 15 gresses. But this year may be play in the Central District ings. Jason Kidd had two of his teams, seven of which are different for Notre Dame. Invitational today as they A night after a 22-point, seven assists and the punctu- ranked in the Golfstat Top 25. “I think the girls realize hope to improve upon 23-rebound effort, Carlos ating 3-pointer on an 11-3 Florida leads the field at 5- what’s ahead of them,” Holt Monday’s performance. Boozer had 12 points, 10 run that put the Mavericks under par, followed by TCU at said. “We don’t have time rebounds and a season-high ahead 64-48 in the third 15 over. Notre Dame is one of with our schedule to come Contact John Helms at eight assists but missed a quarter. Their lead was a group of 10 teams grouped lollygagging out. They need to [email protected] couple of late shots and never less than nine after dropped a rebound out of that. bounds when the Jazz had a Haywood also had a hand chance to tie it in the final in the defining run, getting minute. four points, a rebound and a Williams briefly left block. Sunday’s game at Portland The rest of the Mavericks with a leg injury, but were harassing the Pacers, returned to help the Jazz too. Indiana shot 39 percent complete a 93-89 overtime and went nearly five minutes victory after trailing by 25 without a field goal while the points. Williams had 18 Mavericks pulled away in the points and 12 assists, while second half. playing tenacious defense The Mavericks improved to against Brandon Roy in the 4-1 since the All-Star break final minutes. and the trade, taking advan- Kirilenko left the game tage of their second straight against the Trail Blazers in game against a team playing the first quarter with back without its leading scorer. pain, an ongoing issue for Indiana’s Danny Granger the lanky forward. His recent missed the game for unspeci- play has been critical in fied personal reasons after Utah’s surge, but he has now Miami’s Dwyane Wade sat sat out seven games this sea- out Saturday night with a son with the ailment. calf strain. The Hawks squandered a Some of the Pacers’ shoot- 17-point fourth-quarter ing woes were self-inflicted. advantage in a 108-104 loss They missed plenty of open at Golden State on Sunday 3-pointers, finishing 3 of 23 and had dropped three of from beyond the arc. four games. But they made Coming off a 23-point night 10 of 15 shots in the fourth during a win in his home- quarter and outscored the town of Houston, Ford Jazz 31-25 to claim the rare played despite a sore groin win at Utah. and kept the Pacers close in Johnson made a contested the first half. He led all first- jumper to make it 101-97 half scorers with 10 points. and then C.J. Miles missed He used his quickness to two free throws on the other draw fouls, converting a end with 32.2 seconds three-point play and going 6 remaining. The rebound of 7 from the line. resulted in a jump ball that The three Dallas newcom- Smith won. Johnson and ers played strong first-half Crawford made free throws roles. Haywood had 10 in the final seconds to clinch rebounds before halftime, the victory. the last an emphatic putback Beyond snapping a 15- dunk that gave him seven game road losing streak in points. Caron Butler led the Utah, the win clinched Mavericks in the first half Atlantas first season series with eight points despite 3 of Please recycle The Observer. sweep of the Jazz since the 9 shooting, and DeShawn 1992-93 season. Stevenson hit a pair of 3- Without two of their pointers to finish with seven. page 18 The Observer N SPORTS Tuesday, February 23, 2010

of the toughest games because midfield rotation,” Coyne said. The Golden Eagles (14-12, 5-8) everyone expects us to win and “There will be lots of surpris- Seniors are led by junior Angel Robinson, Hofstra Hofstra always plays us close.” es, and hopefully they’re all an aggressive point guard averag- continued from page 20 Senior Pride midfielder pleasant ones.” continued from page 20 ing 13.3 points and 4.5 assists per Corrine Gandolfini is a mem- This game will be the first in game. Complemented by sopho- tect the ball in transition,” she ber of the U.S. National Notre Dame’s campaign to more forward Jessica Pachko in said. Developmental Team that reach its goals, including much-needed spark as they look the post, McGraw said she believes Despite working on this in faced the Irish, and she will be defending last season’s Big for a return to the win column. Marquette has developed an effec- practice, Hofstra will still pro- Notre Dame’s biggest concern. East title, and winning it out- “Getting Lindsay Schrader back tive inside-outside offense that vide a test of the Notre Dame’s The game will be played in right, which the squad has is going to be a big part of that,” may pose a potential mismatch. progress as it opens its season. weather conditions that never done. Notre Dame is also McGraw said. “It’s Senior Night, Senior guard Melissa Lechlitner “We need to see what we can emphasize one-on-one attack- looking to win the conference we’re playing at home, we have a said she is optimistic, and believes do,” Coyne said. “Because ing and ball possession, areas tournament and advancing lot of things going our way right Schrader’s return and a renewed we’ve only played ourselves.” where Hofstra has been tradi- deep into the NCAA now. I think we just need to gain focus at practice will deliver an The first game will be no tionally strong. Tournament. Although much is our confidence back, and just go Irish victory. easy win, either. Notre Dame “Defensively, we’ve been up in the air as to how ready out and concentrate on the funda- “Anytime you get a player back has faced the Pride twice working on our one-on-one the team is to accomplish mentals.” that’s been injured or has been out before, holding them off 14-13 defense,” Coyne said. “Draw those goals, one thing is sure Schrader brings a special set of for a little bit, it’s always an extra in 2008 and prevailing 17-15 control will also be huge.” after preseason workouts. skills with her every time she steps boost, always going to help,” last season. Hofstra returned a Coyne said she believes that “We’ll be as prepared as we on the court, namely the ability to Lechlitner said. “We just need to strong contingent from last no one player on the team will can be,” Coyne said. score, rebound and play lockdown get back to rebounding and play- year’s 10-6 campaign and have to play well, but rather Notre Dame will face Hofstra defense when the game is on the ing defense and getting big stops, opened the season with an the entire squad as a whole, at 3:30 p.m. to open its 14th line. Nevertheless, Notre Dame just playing Notre Dame basket- impressive victory. especially since this is the first season at the James M. Shuart features a talented cast that many ball.” “They always play us really game of the season in which Stadium in Hempstead, N.Y. believed would be able to carry Playing in the Purcell Pavilion tough. They’re a very quick, the Irish will cement their line- the slack in Schrader’s absence. will be a welcome advantage, but athletic, feisty and physical up changes from last year. Contact Allan Joseph at “I think it was definitely a shot, going out with a win on Senior team,” Coyne said. “This is one “We’re trying a different [email protected] shook our confidence a little bit Night should also be a motivating knowing we’ve lost two games factor for the veteran-heavy without her,” McGraw said. “I squad. led the Britons with 13.9 create second shots for us think everybody knows we didn’t “We have some of the best Rematch points per game, playing a with offensive boards,” play well, individually or as a attendance in the nation, and our vital role in Albion’s guard Henley said. team. It’s disappointing for all of fans are the absolute best in the continued from page 20 play as she leads the team in Belles senior Anna them to be able to look at them- country,” Lechlitner said. assists and steals by a large Kammrath has become a vital selves and know they kind of let “Anytime that we start getting on under control and keep Albion margin for the season. asset in grabbing rebounds as the team down.” a little run, we feed off their off the foul line.” The Belles will need to come she recently set the Saint Schrader’s return comes at a enthusiasm. It’s not really our last Not only will Saint Mary’s out ready to play against Mary’s career rebounding pivotal point in the season. The home game, but it’s still really sad need to provide ample offen- Albion in order to advance in record, surpassing the previ- Irish have slipped to fourth in the the season is coming to an end. sive firepower, but they also the playoffs and a team can ous mark of 830. Sophomore conference standings and face a Four years are coming to an end. will need to step up on the no longer expect to win with- Kelley Murphy has been desperate Marquette team that It’s definitely going to be an emo- defensive side of the ball as out full energy on both adding an average 7.2 must win to keep its NCAA tional night.” Albion has a few players who offense and defense. The rebounds per game as well for Tournament dreams alive. The Irish tip-off against the could pose as a real threat to Britons are looking for an the Belles. “It’s always a good game with Golden Eagles is at 7 p.m. in the the Belles. opportunity to upset Saint Saint Mary’s will take on them,” McGraw said. “They’ve Purcell Pavilion. Notre Dame’s “Albion is a good team,” Mary’s on the Belles’ home Albion at 7:30 p.m. in the first beaten us a couple of times now seven seniors (five players, two Henley said. “They have some court after losing at home round of MIAA playoff action up there. Every game’s tough, managers) will be honored prior very good shooters who are Saturday. in the Angela Athletic Center. every game. Their backs are to the game. able to take over a game at “We are going to need to against the wall. They want to any point.” play more than just one half Contact Tim Singler at really try to win this game and we Contact Chris Masoud at Junior guard Melissa Shaw of solid defense as well as [email protected] feel kind of the same way.” [email protected] Tuesday, February 23, 2010 The Observer N TODAY page 19

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ND WOMEN’S LACROSSE SMC BASKETBALL Ready to attack Belles earn Irish travel to Hofstra No. 3 seed to open spring season in playoffs By ALLAN JOSEPH Sports Writer By TIM SINGLER Sports Writer The Irish traveled to Hempstead, N.Y. for today’s Saint Mary’s earned the No. 3:30 p.m. clash at Hofstra to 3 seed in the MIAA playoffs open their spring season. It will and will play host to Albion in be the Pride’s second match the first round. after opening the season with a The Belles are looking to 21-3 dismantling of Saint build upon their two-game win Mary’s (Calif.). streak to close out the regular Notre Dame has been prac- season, winning their final two ticing hard throughout the off- games by a combined total of season and in the preseason. 35 points. The Irish traveled to Lake The two teams last met Buena Vista, Fla., to scrimmage Saturday when the Belles were the U.S. National Elite team able to keep their composure and U.S. National and handle the pressure from Developmental team in the Britons. But Saint Mary’s January at the Disney World of committed a number of fouls Sports in the Champion that led to easy points for Challenge. The trip to Florida Albion, but not enough as the revealed important areas to Belles won 62-47. focus on in practice, Irish “Tuesday’s rematch is going coach Tracy Coyne said. to be a battle,” Belles coach “Playing the U.S. team Jenn Henley said. “We are exposed that we need to pro- IAN GAVLICK/The Observer going to need to keep our fouls Junior midfielder and co-captain Shaylyn Blaney takes on an Ohio State defender in a Feb. 22, 2009 see HOFSTRA/page 18 match. She will look to help the Irish open up the spring season at Hofstra today in Hempsted, N.Y. see REMATCH/page 18

MEN’S LACROSSE No. 3 Notre Dame ready for new Big East opponents

newly-formed and highly 2009, the Irish (1-0) will join Great Western Lacrosse which we recruit. It’ll be By MEAGHAN VESELIK competitive Big East men’s Georgetown, Providence, League had been in the Final great for recruiting and play- Sports Writer lacrosse league. Rutgers, St. John’s, Syracuse Four except us.” ing in front of the kids we’re “One of the good things is and Villanova as the 11th As part of the new confer- trying to attract.” With the beginning of the the quality of the teams,” men’s team sponsored by the ence, the teams will play a The Irish grabbed the pre- 2010 season comes a number Irish coach Kevin Corrigan Big East conference. Notre six-game single round-robin season No. 2 spot in the Big of firsts for the No. 3 Irish. said. “At the top of this Dame earned 12 GWLL regu- regular season schedule. East by the conference’s head Not only did they take down league is excellence with lar-season titles and won two Notre Dame’s first conference coaches. Syracuse was chosen now-No. 8 Duke in the season Syracuse and Georgetown, back-to-back league tourna- match will take place March in front of the Irish with six- opener, the first time the Irish and I think that Villanova and ments in 2008 and 2009. 27 when it plays host to first place votes to Notre have defeated a team that Rutgers are moving up as “To be involved in such a Rutgers. Dame’s one; Georgetown was was ranked in the top two of well.” big conference is great for “It’s a very competitive ranked third. the national polls in program A member of the recently our team,” Corrigan said. group of schools,” Corrigan One of the challenges the history, but Notre Dame is dissolved Great Western “Syracuse has five national said. “The league’s teams are also one of seven teams in the Lacrosse League from 1994 to championships. No one in the in all areas of the country in see BIG EAST/page 17

ND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ND WOMEN’S GOLF Schrader returns to the court Huffer leads the way

By CHRIS MASOUD for Irish in Florida Sports Writer to place her in 14th overall. With a two-game losing streak By JOHN HELMS Going into the competition, hovering over its head, No. 7 Sports Writer the Irish were excited about Notre Dame finds itself in unfamil- the chance to play outside iar territory heading into the last After a few months spent again. week of the regular season. practicing in the Rolfs Golf “It’s been a while since Fighting for a top seed in the Big Facility, the Irish are happy we’ve actually gotten to play East Championship, the Irish (23- to be competing in the golf,” Irish coach Susan Holt 3, 10-3 Big East) will have their Central District Invitational told und.com. “I think the first chance to exorcise their in Parrish, Fla., in a two-day biggest thing is getting back demons as they host Marquette event at the River Wilderness out there and starting to hit tonight for Senior Night. Country Club. Notre Dame some shots and feel comfort- Notre Dame’s fall in the polls came out of Monday’s compe- able again.” and conference standings comes tition in 11th after two Notre Dame has not com- on the heels of senior Lindsay rounds of play. peted in an event since the Schrader’s ankle injury that has In Monday morning’s first Alamo Invitational in October sidelined the guard for two games. round, the Irish opened with 2009, the finale of a fall sea- Irish coach Muffet McGraw said a 310 and followed with a son that was characterized she believes Schrader’s return 308 in the afternoon. by improvement. Tuesday will give the Irish a SARAH O’CONNOR/The Observer Sophomore Becca Huffer “We made a lot of great Senior guard Lindsay Schrader is set to return to the court tonight for leads the Irish with a 149 see SENIORS/page 18 the Irish after recovering from an ankle injury. two-round total, 5-over par, see FLORIDA/page 17