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O b s e r v e r The Independent Newspaper Serving Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s VOL XXXIV NO. 38 HTTPV/OBSERVER.ND.EDU Concern spurs changes in ND sex assault policy ♦ But some claim sexual assualt. 2001 edition of the student campus. Representatives from ever, question if these changes “What we’re looking at is handbook, du Lac, states that the student body, faculty, vari­ will be enough. officials should take how to address the issues that “student victims will not be ous University offices, Saint additional steps came up. We're trying to be subject to disciplinary action” Mary’s and Sex Offense A long way to go very resp o n siv e ,” said Bill in connection with alcohol or Services, among others will sit Kori’s concerns about sexual Kirk, assistant vice president parietal violations related to a on the committee. assault at Notre Dame are the By JASON McFARLEY for Residence Life. sexual assault. ♦ A staff or faculty member type that perhaps only come Assistant News Editor Kirk said that meetings last ♦ Two brochures detailing will be appointed by ResLife from a firsthand knowledge of summer with representatives resources and courses of as an official resource person the issue. She’s had her share Prompted in part by student from the offices of Student action for sexual assault vic­ for campus rape victims. of it, first as a rape victim in concerns last spring about A ffairs and R esidence Life tims will be printed this acad­ “They might seem merely 1997 and then as an outspo­ rape on campus, Notre Dame yielded four changes to the emic year. cosmetic, but these are cer­ ken champion for victims’ officials recently announced a way the University handles ♦ A committee will be estab­ tainly significant changes,” rights and an advocate for set of changes aimed at bol­ cases of alleged sexual lished to advise University offi­ said Dennis Moore, director of increased campus support ser- stering the University’s assault: cials on issues and procedures public relations. responsiveness to victims of ♦ A change in the 2000- pertaining to sexual assault on Sexual assault victims, how­ see CHANGES/page 4

Breezing through the Windy City Faculty S enate Green Party leader Malloy links makes campaign tight budget stop in Chicago to ND growth

By N ICK SW EEDO News Writer By T IM LOGAN m Senior Staff W riter When Ralph Nader stepped to the Quality costs money, and Notre Dame podium to greet the packed Illinois will have to spend a lot of money if it University at Chicago pavilion in wants to continue to provide a high Chicago, he received a thunderous quality education to its students, standing ovation louder than the aver­ University age Joyce Center pep rally. President Father Nader, the Green Party presidential Edward Malloy told candidate and founder of the modern the Faculty Senate consumer movement, has been traveling Wednesday. across the country trying to gain support T h e “G enerations” for not only his candidacy but also for a fundraising cam­ new progressive movement. The event paign topped the included appearances by Pearl Jam lead $1 billion mark last singer Eddie Vedder and talk show host month, but Notre Malloy Phil Donahue. All had high praise for Dame’s growth,

Nader’s character and integrity. CHRIS PARSALL/The Observer much of which has been spurred by “I would like to thank Ralph and the Green Party presidential candidate Ralph Nader (right) spoke to a crowd dur­ that campaign, is creating a financial Green Party for giving people who care ing a campaign stop in Chicago. Phil Donahue and singer Eddie Vedder made crunch, according to Malloy. “We have a new reality at Notre something to believe in,” said Vedder. appearances at the event in a show of support for Nader. Dame today,” he said. “The University Nader’s address to the crowd covered has grown in size, complexity and com­ two main points. He bemoaned the according to Nader. of soft money and their ties to business­ petitiveness.” power that corporate America has over “On more and more of the issues of es, Nader said the two major political New buildings require more money the working man and illustrated how lit­ structural power, the Democrats and parties have allowed the money of large for maintenance. Expanded academic tle difference there is between a vote for Republicans are on the same page. And corporations to fuel the democratic cam­ programs need funding for research Bush and a vote for Gore. look at where they’re on the same page. paign process. and classes. And, most significantly, “About 20 years ago, something start­ They’re on the same page now on that “The civil society whose forebears increasing the size of the faculty neces­ ed to happen,” said Nader, who refuses notorious WTO/NA'FTA [World Trade brought us the social justice that we have sitates a lot of spending. to accept soft money Organization / North in this country is being closed up by a One of the goals of the “Generations” contributions. “The two American Free Trade company of political parties, whose prin­ campaign is to hire 150 new profes­ “I would like to thank sors. The University is approaching parties became vigorous Agreement] that subvert­ cipal interest is raising money in the Ralph and the Green that mark, and will continue to competitors for the ed our dem ocratic same powerful corporate interests in Part for giving people increase the faculty until it is reached. same business cash in processes and our health order to re-elect them, so they can go to Administrators are also trying to keep their campaigns. They who care something to and safety standards in Congress and the White House and fol­ Notre Dame in the game in an ever- began to increasingly believe in. ” the workplace environ­ low the marching orders of their corpo­ escalating bidding war for top acade­ morph into one corpo­ ment and marketplace. rate paymasters,” Nader said. mics. rate party with two George Bush and Al Gore “Now that is undermining our democ­ “If we are going to be a great univer­ Eddie Vedder heads wearing different want more WTO, more ratic society in a very profound way. sity in the very best sense, then we musician make-up. We saw that NAFTA. They’re on the Corporations were designed years ago to need to be competitive for the very best on the debate in Boston. same page in taking your be our servants; they have become our faculty,” Malloy said, but he acknowl­ edged that that would not be easy. “If That meant, of course, it was really one tax dollars in the hundreds of billions masters. That has to be changed, and it we’re going to be competitive, it’s going and funneling them into corporate wel­ can be changed by a powerful, new corporate party. Political competition to cost us a lot more money than in diminished after that.” fare programs, subsidies, handouts, give­ Green Party movement,” he said. years past.” However, corporate influence does not aways.” end with campaign finance issues, Criticizing Bush and Gore’s acceptance see NADER/page 7 see FINANCES/page 7 page 2 The Observer ♦ INSIDE Thursday, October 12, 2000

n s id e o l u m n I C T h is W eek at N o tr e D a m e /S a in t M a r y ’s Smudging our Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday ♦ Lecture: “Progressing ♦ Meeting: Confidential ♦ Lecture: “Members of ♦ Art: Ramiro Rodriguez Toward Settlement,” 12:30 AA Meeting, 9:30 a.m., the Committee on Notre Exhibition, all day, 230 identities p.m., C-103 Hesburgh Clubhouse Dame's Position on the McKenna Hall As you may know, Wednesday was National Center ♦ Dance: Folk Dance Ordination of Women: ♦ Children: Children's Coming Out Day. For the past several years, students at Saint Mary’s College have used this day as a cele­ ♦ Lecture: History Week Group, 7:30 p.m., Religion and Intellectuals,” Dispensary Fun and Learn bration of diversity and to show their solidarity with 9 a.m., Ilavican Hall and those struggling with issues of sexual identity. Speaker: Laura Craigo Clubhouse 7:30 p.m., Faculty Lounge, Various ways students choose to show their sup­ 7:00 p.m., HCC/Welsh Hesburgh Library Angela Athletic Facility port include rainbow ribbon distribution, the provision of Amanda Greco Parlor information concerning com------munity issues regarding Scene Editor homosexuality and the appearance of signs posted by student groups. OUTSIDE THE DOME Compiled from U-Wire reports Most recognizable, though, are the chalk-written phrases adorning the sidewalks on Saint Mary’s campus. Court rules McGill U. Daily’s lease is invalid Early Wednesday morning, a group of dedicated student; — homosexual, bisexual, curious and MONTREAL SSMU’s does. straight — sacrificed sleep and mid-term studying to “We’re arguing a valid lease, The McGill Daily does not have a “We’re arguing a valid lease, and show their support of human sexuality and their and secondly that [the Daily] valid lease, ruled Judge Irving secondly that I the Daily) has a right to opposition to discrimination. The phrases appearing has a right to occupy the on the c oncrete that morning ranged from “hate is Halpern at the conclusion of court occupy the premises as a result of the not a family value,” to “happy National Coming Out proceedings last week at the Palais de premises as a result of the agreements between the Daily and the Day” to “support your brothers and sisters struggling Justice. The ruling concludes a four- agreements between the Daily University,” argued Bergman. “The with sexual identity.” month lawsuit between the Daily and sum total of the documents, letters These sayings were in no way intended to advo­ the Students’ Society of McGill and the University. ” and behaviors of parties involved con­ cate or promote homosexuality. Rather, they were University over a lease dispute after stitutes a lease. The lease continues scrawled in the same spirit as sayings written during SSMU deemed it necessary to lock the Michael Bergman because it is co-continuous with that SMC Pride Week. paper out of its offices. of the SSMU.” I lowever, they were not received in the same The Daily’s primary contention was attorney Bergman furthermore argued that regard. Throughout the day, students were seen that although there was no signed at the lime of the original lease, the chasing the phrases across the sidewalk, pouring physical lease, past behavior between SSMU did not exist, and in its place water on them and smudging out the messages with SSMU and the Daily constituted a the Daily. The focus on the Daily’s was a body called the Student Centre their feet. Belles were overheard making derogatory legally binding agreement. right to be in Shatner, Bergman of McGill University. statements about homosexuality, and some students Michael Bergman, attorney for the argued, is that the lease between As the SCMU was not an incorporat­ felt as though the issues were being “shoved in their Daily, argued that lease arrangements McGill University and SSMU for the ed entity in 1991, Bergman argued faces.” made between SSMU and clubs building, is co-terminant with the that it could not enter into a lease, It is well known that not all students in the Notre housed in the University Centre build­ lease between SSMU and the Daily; and therefore the original lease was Dame/Saint Mary’s community arc Catholic. ing in the mid-1990s did not apply to that is, the Daily’s lease expires when between the Daily and McGill. However, the presence of religious icons and crosses rarely offend those of other denominations. We are all knowingly attending institutions holding strong religious affiliations. But, are we not also attending institutions that pride themselves on diversity and ex a s n iv e r s it y Un iv e r s it y o f V ir g in ia the acceptance and forgiveness implicit in their T A & M U Catholic faith? Saint Mary’s students should have pondered this Wednesday when they stomped out Petition fights bonfire restriction Students desire Internet law classes other students’ expressions of free speech and defiled the images of pride for all — pride that both CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. COLLEGE STATION, Texas campuses arc so greatly in need of. In this age of cyber-communication, more law stu­ Concerned that a hallowed tradition will turn into a Had these incidents occurred in relation to the cel­ dents are seeking classes in the growing field of hollow gesture, a group of students is circulating a peti­ ebration of other groups attempting to express their Internet law. While some law schools have already cre­ tion urging Texas A&M University administrators to unity — African Americans, Hispanics, Women’s ated centers and special programs to accommodate stu­ Rights activists — surely, the discrimination would reconsider the limitations placed on future Aggie dents’ increasing demands, the University of Virginia have been obvious and the disapproval resounding. Bonfires. The petition is protesting the elimination of only recently began to increase its number of Internet Many people disagreed with the display of crosses “cut,” limited student involvement and leadership in law classes. Law professor Daniel Ortiz said he has had covering the lawns on campus this past weekend. building Bonfire, and the two-year hiatus of the tradi­ to teach two sections of his Internet-related class for Yet, no one was so disrespectful as to remove the tion. According to parameters set by A&M President Dr. the first time this semester because demand was so crosses to quiet the message they sent. Saint Mary’s Ray Bowen, when Bonfire resumes in 2002, it will be high. “There were students who came to my office after studems would have been wise to exhibit such built with precut lumber under the close supervision of a they found out they couldn’t get in,” Ortiz said. Second- respect when viewing the letters that appeared on professional engineer. “In talking to other students, I year law student Matt Branson said he was disappoint­ their sidewalks. found that most don’t support an off-campus bonfire, but ed not to get into Ortiz’s class. “It seems like we’re still Showing support for a group does not automatical­ they don’t support Bowen’s restrictions either,” said in the process of figuring out what we’re going to do,” ly imply inclusion in the group. I am Caucasian, but I Becky Bartschmid, a petition organizer and sophomore Branson said about the lack of Internet-related classes whole-heartedly support minority heritage and journalism major. “But so far, the administration isn’t at the Law School. Professor Robert O’Neil said he faces pride. Many men pride themselves on being active listening, and the Student Senate hasn’t really spoken a similar problem each fall, when he offers his “Free feminists. Showing respect for those honored on for the students.” The petition was initiated and already National Coming Out Day does not require being Expression in Cyberspace” class: Too many students has 300 signatures, Bartschmid said. homos exual. As one of the phrases on the sidewalk are applying for the limited number of slots. stated, “Be straight; be gay; just be.” What is perhaps most disturbing about these events is how the same students who will fight so strongly to stop discrimination for other groups will so readily turn around and dismiss efforts that stand Lo c a l W eather N a tio n a l W eather to honor everyone. Members of our community cling tightly to their faith; but these acts belie all that 5 Day South Bend Forecast Christianity upholds. If you are a Christian here on AccuWeather® forecast for daytime conditions and high temperatures campus, please re-read the Ten Commandments. The AccuWeather® forecast for noon,Thursday, Oct. 12. separate high temperature zones lor the day “Love thy neighbor” is not contingent on sexual ori­ entation or any other sign of diversity. 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B o a r d o f G o v e r n a n c e HPC serves several Members cite alleged gay bias roles on ND campus past. Mary’s would really help to get By AMY GREENE “When the Right to Life rid of the stereotypes,” she to promote their events, and News Writer groups placed a cemetery in added. “We will be around each By KRISTIN ALLEN dorm presidents often bring front of McCandless no one other for a very long time and News W riter messages from their rectors “Coming Out Day” and deface­ spray painted or defaced those the women of both schools to disperse among the halls. ment of student displays head­ crosses,” she said. should really get to know one Every Tuesday night, the “It’s a great way to get in lined the Board of Governance another.” presidents of Notre Dame’s touch with all of campus at meeting on Wednesday. In other BOG news: Ashraf and Caponi proposed a residence halls file into once,” said Rak. “Every year people across the ♦ A sister-dorm program sister-dorm program as a possi­ LaFortune for their weekly In addition to dorm presi­ nation and in colleges experi­ between Saint Mary’s and Notre ble solution to reduce the Hall Presidents Council dents, the council consists of ence ‘Coming Out Day,’” said Dame could be a new BOG pro­ stereotypes. (HPC) meeting. two co-chairs and an eight- board member and Feminist ject in the future. Juniors Asra “Overall we’ve had a positive “Hall Presidents Council is person executive cabinet, Collective representative Julie Ashraf and Gina Caponi recently experience with Notre Dame a good place for presidents positions filled by past hall Frischkorn. met with some Notre Dame women, and there are definite to get ideas for presidents. Frischkorn discussed the women who wrote a letter to possibilities with the women how to solve "HPC is just another This year, unfairness that some students The Observer regarding the there and here to start a pro­ problem s in HPC added a experience when students junior class T-shirt. gram. In a sense, we are sis­ their dorm or branch of student new cabinet deface the signs or gay-themed “I felt threatened by the let­ ters,” said Caponi. for programs government. It acts member who ter,” said Ashraf about the T- ♦ BOG will be “walking paraphernalia they display. to run in the as a representative is in charge of “I don’t have a problem with shirt letter that caused friction around campus to address secu­ dorm,” said service. people sharing their different between the Saint Mary’s and rity issues on campus after fall Katie Rak, of residence life. Rak said this viewpoints,” said Frischkorn. Notre Dame student bodies. break,” said Crissie Renner, stu­ event coordi­ IIt’s] mission is to addition is “But at the same time it’s unfair “We wound up meeting dent body president. nator of HPC. carry out a positive for students to discriminate by Sunday, ordered pizza, and Students’ concerns about “HPC w orks successful and happy because the taking down and defacing signs. talked for hours. We gave them security on campus have recent­ for the presi­ new chair We do not need that on this a tour of campus and it was a ly increased, and BOG will work dents,” said stay in the dorm. ” serves the campus.” really great experience for all of with security to address con­ Kate Stephan, dorm s by Frischkorn also said that the us,” said Ashraf. cerns. president of Kate Stephan holding their Feminist Collective has been “I think a social event with the ♦ BOG announced that trick- Welsh Family service com­ discriminated against in the women of Notre Dame and Saint or-treating in the residence Hall. Welsh Hall president m i s s i o n e r s halls will take place Oct. 30. The “Basically, responsible for senior SYR is scheduled for Nov. [HPC] m akes doing their jobs. The service 3. Fall Day On Campus is Nov. 5. sure the leaders of each chair also helps dorms Bruno* s The “Showcase of Careers” will dorm are running things develop project ideas. be held in LeMans lobby Nov. 9. smoothly.” “It’s a good way to facili­ Senior Dad’s Weekend is sched­ Speakers come from all tate campus wide service,” uled for Nov. 17 to 19. different groups on campus said Rak. All-you-can-eat “HPC is just another branch of student Tluirs

and an Observer feature arti­ p ro ced u res. In past years, punishment for underage assault. Changes cle detailing a 1997 rape in a some of the University’s rul­ drinking or parietal violations, The other brochure will be Notre Dame residence hall ings in disciplinary hearings she said. for ResLife use and will continued from page 1 and the victim’s experiences have been overturned by The new rules state students restate disciplinary hearing throughout the disciplinary courts, but Kirk didn’t confirm will not be disciplined for procedures “more simply,” vices. hearing that ensued. if the rulings involved cases of these offenses. Kirk said. It should be avail­ Yet rom where she stands “I’m excited that we’ve iden­ alleged sexual W hile the able in January. now — a 2 1 -year-old tified positive changes. We’re assault. rules are Also in January, Kirk University senior, three years trying to do more now,” Kirk Heavy alco­ “I’m glad to have seen now m ade expects a resource officer to r e m o v e d said. hol consump­ changes like this while explicit, it’s be in place. Kirk said if need from her But Kori isn’t so sure. tion by both been the arises, he will look into the attack — While she said that any parties and I’m still a student here. I University’s prospect of making the role a Kori says changes University policy fam iliarity hope the University long-stand­ full-time position, but that time has undergoes to make sexual with each continues to be ing policy to person would have duties sep­ done little assault procedures more vic­ other also d i s r e g a r d arate from an advocate. to quell her tim-friendly are “a step in the complicates responsive to the needs such viola­ Work on the proposed sexu­ fears about right direction,” Kori admitted o n - c a m p u s of sexual assault victims. ’ tions in al assault committee is under­ rape h a p ­ that the changes are a little rapes, Kirk cases of way. Kirk said several mem­ pening less than she might have said. alleged sexu­ bers have been selected for Kori here or her Kirk hoped for. Moore said, al assault. the committee, and an organi­ r e s e r v a ­ “To be honest, I’m surprised in most cases, rape victim W hile the zational meeting is tentatively tions about the manner in that I’ve seen any changes in stu d en ts in change to du scheduled for sometime after which the University responds my time here. But the changes disciplinary Lac has mid-Semester break. to it. aren’t ideal,” she said. hearings already “The committee won’t serve “There’s still a long way to judged guilty of sexual assault taken effect, other changes as a legislative body.” Kirk go," Kori said. “People in gen­ Calling for an advocate have been expelled from the will be gradually implemented said. “But to the extent that eral still have a way to go. What concerns Kori most is University. Kori said her throughout the semester, they provide good suggestions, Notre Dame has a way to go.” that the proposed changes do attacker was dismissed in according to Kirk. we’ll implement them.” But following the procedural not include the hiring of a full­ 1998. One of two proposed That’s encouraging news to changes this fall. University time victim’s advocate. Official crime statistics indi­ brochures underwent a limit­ Kori. officials hope they have made The staff or faculty member cate Notre Dame is a safe ed printing and is already in “I’m glad to have seen some ground in addressing the who will eventually be hired campus when it comes to sex­ circulation, available in vari­ changes while I’m still a stu­ needs of campus rape victims as a resource person will not ual assault. ous offices around campus. It dent here. I hope the and raising overall student fill the role of an advocate, Figures from campus takes text directly from du Lac University continues to be awareness on the subject. according to Kirk. Kirk said Security/Police report one regarding support services responsive to the needs of sex­ “The University has received there are currently no plans to forcible rape in 1999 and two available to victims of sexual ual assault victims,” Kori said. a lot of suggestions from both hire an advocate. Several uni­ forcible rapes and a forcible students and staff members versities around the country fondling in 1998. concerned with the matter,” employ advocates. Kori applauds other efforts said Moore. “Some of their Kirk said hiring an advocate at Notre Dame. 120 North Mam St. (219) 255-7737 concerns can be addressed would add an adversarial tone “Nobody wants rape on this Mishawaka, Indiana 46544 Fax: (219) 259-9579 easily, some can’t.” to disciplinary proceedings campus, but that’s not going The issue became a source and the University might also to happen. At least we're tak­ of controversy at Notre Dame feel obligated to provide an ing small steps to address it,” and Saint Mary’s last spring, advocate for accused students. said Kori, who, since her rape, after The Observer reported Last summer, representa­ has spoken at Freshman *Doc.tP icrcc's on the alleged rape of a tives from the University Orientation and in campus female University student. Counseling Center made a for­ dorms and served as a peer R e s t a u r a n t When the woman opted not to mal proposal to the Office of advocate for others involved in take any course of action Student Affairs, supporting the disciplinary hearings. against her hiring of a pro­ alleged fessional advo­ Implementing the changes assailant, many “The University has cate. Kori pointed to the change T.J. Laughlin students openly received a lot of “The h e a r ­ in du Lac as a positive step decried the suggestions from both ings are an toward getting victims to come General Manager closed-door student and staff educational fo rw ard . In the past, many nature and lim­ process. All' of students may have feared Class of 1973 ited power of the members concerned us advocate for campus discipli­ with the matter. ” all the students nary hearings involved in the offered through process. We’re the University’s Dennis Moore about educa­ Office of director of public relations tion,” Kirk Residence Life. said, noting the The concern difference in prompted both campuses to function between University hold sexual assault forums procedures and the criminal and lectures with rape victims justice system. as guest speakers.-Also adding Kirk said because of possible to the discourse was a South lawsuits the University is also Bend Tribune four-part series concerned with maintaining dealing with on-campus rape fair and consistent disciplinary

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E u r o p e a n k id s im p o v e r is h e d : At least 50 million children in eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union live in poverty and are Candidates take softer tone in debate exposed to levels of tuberculosis usually associ­ defending humanitarian and nation- interest on, if you know what I mean,” ated with the Third World, a new report says. Associated Press The report, titled “The Silent Crisis,” was building missions and Bush warning he said with a smile. that the U.S. forces are overextended. The candidates agreed in many released Wednesday by the European WINSTON-SALEM, N.C, “I would be judicious about how we remarks on many matters, but Children’s Trust, a non-governmental organiza­ By turns polite and prickly, Al Gore and George W. Bush debated stark use our military,” said the two-term clashed often on foreign policy, hate tion. Titled “The Silent Crisis,” the report said differences on a wide range of issues Texas governor. crime legislation, same-sex marriage, poverty in the region has increased more than Wednesday night, treading carefully The policies of President Clinton and gun control, health care, taxes and the tenfold over the last decade. to avoid offending voters or breaking former President Bush loomed large environment. Time and again the precedent with their presidential men­ over the second of three presidential rivals took pains to stress their agree­ Israelis accept m ediator: The United tors. debates. Gore suggested the United ments, sensing that voters are turned Nations often has been viewed in Israel as favor­ It got a little bit personal in the end States could have saved lives if the off by conflict. Gore, in particular, had ing the Arabs. However, Israel’s acceptance of to keep things lively. Clinton administration had acted ear­ to mind his manners after his heavy Secretary-General Kofi Annan as a Mideast Seeking an advantage in their nip- lier in Rwanda and Bush chuckled sighs and interruptions put off some slightly when asked to assess foreign voters in the last debate. mediator is evidence of a recent change in and-tuck race for president, the major interventions spearheaded by his “It seems like we’re having a love Israel’s attitude to the world body. party candidates painted different visions of the role of American mili­ father. fest tonight,” the Texas governor said The traditional anti-Israeli voting pattern by the tary power overseas, with Gore “Some of them I’ve got a conflict of at one point. U.N. m em bership certainly h asn ’t disap­ peared.

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H o u s e d e b a t e s e d u c a tio n : The addi­ tion of 13 federal education programs and $10 billion in spending over the past four years have failed to improve students’ reading and science scores, a House panel said Wednesday. GOP leaders said the report by a House sub­ committee’s Republican majority justifies the push for their education agenda: state freedom from federal spending rules, tax-free savings accounts for private and parochial schools, vouchers and expanded charter schools, and the conversion of $3 billion worth of programs into general grants.

Judge orders Ford recall: A judge took the unprecedented step Wednesday of ordering the recall of as many as 1.7 million Ford cars and trucks sold in California, accus­ ing the automaker of concealing a dangerous design flaw that can cause the vehicles to stall in traffic. The ruling compounds Ford’s troubles as the automaker tries to steer its way out of the Firestone tire recall crisis. Ford has insisted all along that the ignition module at issue is safe, and it said it will appeal the ruling.

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Hawkins sentenced for killing in fa n t: A man who pleaded guilty to reck­ less homicide in the death of a 4-month-old baby has been sentenced to seven years in prison and a year on probation. David Hawkins, 24, of Griffith was sentenced Tuesday in the death of Jacob Shebish, also of Griffith. Hawkins, the boy’s godfather, told police he struck Jacob while he was baby-sit­ ting. Before the sentencing, Hawkins apolo­ Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori talks to Justice Minister Alberto Bustamante and Eduardo Latorre outside the gized to the family. Government Palace in Lima. Fujimori announced the disbanding of the Peruvian National Intelligence Service. Fujimori orders spy agency to close Market Watch 10/11 tle the agency, a measure join the government’s rul­ and urged Peruvians to DOW Associated Press 1 0 ,4 1 3 .7 9 -110.61 promised by Fujimori in ing party. The scandal avoid deepening polariza­ y b N E S LIMA mid-September. erupted last month, forcing tion. C om posite President Alberto Opposition leaders and Fujimori to announce new “What we are looking for Up: Same: Volume: Fujimori’s government on human rights groups have elections next year in is stability — that does not 1.261 496 1,181,516,544 Wednesday ordered the long criticized the agency, which he will not run. produce a break of social disbanding of the feared saying it has become a Experts on national secu­ order,” Fujimori said dur­ AMEX 922.42 +0.52 spy agency that critics say repressive political tool rity have questioned ing a meeting with top min­ Nasdaq: 3168.49 -72.05 has long been a tool of with powerful influence Fujimori’s action, saying isters and a representative repression in Peru. over the judiciary and elec­ the government may mere­ from the Organization of NYSE: 650.36 -3.19 The government pub­ toral system, and much of ly be transferring the spy American States. S&P 500: 1364.59 -15.01 lished a law saying the the media. agency’s electronic surveil­ “Personally, I’m going to National Intelligence Fujimori’s decision to dis­ lance equipment and many leave as I arrived, a Service, which analysts say band the agency was of its employees to army Peruvian in the service of $GAIN PRICE 1 COMPANY/SECURITY %CHANGE employed at least 5,000 prom pted by a leaked intelligence, which is con­ the country,” Fujimori said. INTEL CORP (INTC) -5.81 -2.18 35.38 agents and support person­ videotape showing the trolled by generals loyal to “As president, I don’t want LUCENT TECH INC(LU) -32.27 -10.12 21.25 nel, will be disbanded with­ now-exiled spy chief, Montesinos. to leave a nation in chaos CISCO SYSTEMS (CSCO) +0.13 +0.06 51.19 in 15 days. Opposition par­ Vladimir Montesinos, A weary-sounding and ungovernable, but MOTOROLA INC (MOT) -18.32 -4.81 21.44 ties had been pressuring apparently bribing an Fujimori called for national rather with every possibili­ MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) +2.18 + 1.18 55.75 the government to disman­ opposition congressman to reconciliation Wednesday ty of true democracy.” page 6 The Observer ♦ PAID ADVERTISEMENT Thursday, October 12, 2000

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besides salary. budget ever — $535 million less. Those are not living wages paid Finances Malloy said health benefit — and enjoyed a record- Nader by giant corporations whose stock is costs will rise 15 percent breaking year in endow­ skyrocketing and whose profits are continued from page 1 next year, and he noted ment growth last year, continued from page 1 spiraling upwards.” that, for every professor it Malloy said. The endow­ Nader noted the similarities Full professors, at Notre hires, Notre Dame must pro­ ment is now $3.5 billion, Nader also mentioned the need for between Gore and Bush on issues Dame currently earn an vide research funding, placing it among the universal health care in America. ranging from corporate welfare, for­ library resources and other nation’s elite, and that has average of $108,000, plac­ “Here’s what some Western govern­ eign policy, the death penalty, the ing the University 28th in costs. enabled the University to ments achieved 30 and 40 years ago WTO and helping the small farmer. the country in that category, “The single most expen­ substantially increase finan­ which we still have not achieved in according to figures from sive reality is the growth of cial aid for both undergrad­ “What is the difference between Al the American Association of faculty and staff,” he said. uate and graduate students. this country, the richest country in Gore and George W. Bush in the area University Professors. And Nevertheless, Notre Dame The number of endowed the world,” Nader said. “Universal of enforcement against corporate there are other expenses has its highest operating professorships have also health insurance coverage for all crime, fraud, abuse?” Nader asked. reached an all­ those people. They got it, we don’t. “[Do] Bush and Gore have anything to -time high. With 46 million people and children say about tougher corporate law Earlier this without health insurance, 10 million enforcement? Do you ever hear them week, Notre Dame more than when Gore and Clinton say ‘I’m going to be tough on corpo­ celebrated the cre­ Notre Dame Center were elected in 1992, so much for rate crime. I’m going to be tough on ation of its 150th for Ethics and Religious endowed chair, universal health care step by step. the crime in the suites’? No way. and, according to Does that mean backwards or for­ Those are the companies that are Values in Business Malloy, this growth wards, Al Gore? funding their elections.” has been a great “Western Europe and Canada got Nader criticized the two leading Proudly Presents improvement for coverage for their people; we didn’t. candidates for their stances on the University. Why? Because powerful economic international relations. “If you think forces now represented by the giant “I see no difference essentially abour our first HMDs, hospital chains, drug compa­ between Gore and Bush on foreign [endowed chair] nies said no. They said no to our gov­ policy,” he added. “Our country will Honorable Anne Burke our 10th, 50th, ernment, and our government wasn’t still support dictators and oligarchs Judge of the Illinois Appellate Court 100th, and if you see who has either strong enough to tell them to back off. cutting deals with big multi-national been attracted to And so these giant corporations are corporations and even 10 years after AUDI ALTERUM the University, or holding America down on one of the the end of the Soviet Union. When will promoted, I think most critical rights of any civilized our country support the workers and you see the con­ society.” the peasants and the downtrodden of PARTEM crete and tangible By examining the minimum wage, the third world for a change?” results in the peo­ Nader called into question the “so- Ralph Nader was born in 1934 in (Hear the Other Side) ple we can attract called” prosperity that the U.S. is Winsted, Conn. He is a magna cum or promote,” he experiencing. laude graduate from Princeton said. “The minimum wage in 1968 when University and a graduate of Harvard Malloy gave a Tuesday, October 24, 2000 short talk to the our country was half the size that it is Law School. He gained national faculty and then now in GDP [gross domestic product] prominence in 1963 with his best­ Jordan Auditorium answered a series per capita was in purchasing power selling book, “Unsafe at Any Speed: Mendoza College of Business of questions sub­ equivalent to $7.30 an hour,” he said. The Designed-In Dangers of the mitted in advance “Today, it’s $5.15 an hour. The econ­ American Automobile,” which 7:00 p.m. before opening the omy has doubled. In any stable and exposed the wrongdoing within floor for a brief strong democracy, the minimum General Motors and caused the entire question and wage in purchasing power would be automobile industry to make safer Made possible by CARGILL answer session. double what it was in 1968, not $2.15 cars.

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Managing Ed ito r Business M anager women. Despite my sculpted body (hid­ one of Notre Dame’s many rules L A. police pals). This guy is incredibly Norecn Gillespie Tim Lane den underneath a more modest exterior) designed to help members of the com­ funny when he drinks. At least he and all and my lightning munity. You too will be writing in his pals are laughing uproariously. / isst. M anaging E d ito r O perations M anager reflexes (somewhat defense of them, when your daughter Sometimes, though, you will see some Christine Kraly Brian Kessler lessened by the rav­ enrolls here in the 2020s. While 1 realize people not laughing. Those are the ones that it is not chic these days to be writing not drinking. It reminds me of the ’60s- N ews Ed ito r : Anne Marie Mattingly ages of time), most about preserving virtue, remember a era canard that people on LSD were V iew po in t E d ito r : Lila Haughey of these classes have featured the couple things. 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If he pres­ not yet a big problem with kids statistics of acquaintance assault. SURF TO : sures you (“Everybody drinks,” “You’ll aged 12-16 (my target group), but it was He’s the boy written up in some Observer weather for up-to-thc movies/music for have more fun,” “It’ll loosen you up,” a huge influence in the home life of those articles during the past year. He would minute forecasts weekly student reviews etc.), tell him you’re sorry, but you’ve got adults who posed as family for these kids never grab a stranger on a deserted path (a teacher friend of mine describes these and pull her into the bushes and assault advertise for policies, online features lor spe­ to go study for orgo (I don’t know what and rates o f print ads cial campus coverage this is, but some of my student workers kids as being “raised by wolves”). her. No way. He believes “rape is talk about it). If I told you that the guy Nothing I have seen in the past 30 years wrong”, but when he’s pounded down a archives to search for about The Observer you just met had poured a “date rape has changed my mind about the biggest bunch of brewski’s with the blonde first- articles published after to meet the editors and drug” into your Dr. Pepper, you would social problem facing our society. year student who’s slouched on the next August 1999 staff not drink it, but the same effect may I have done a lot of observational bar stool, he is all too quick to respond to occur when you pick up yet another research (in taverns, pubs, the streets of the opportunities of the moment. beer. (They should put labels on beer Los Angeles and in the Stadium’s visiting I’m not familiar with all the ways P olicies cans — warning, drinking beer makes team sections when a certain East Coast women are affected when they drink, but The Observer is the independent, daily newspaper published in print and online by the students of the you stupid.) parochial school is in town) and come up a lot of young women acquire one harm­ University of Notre Dame du Lac and Saint Mary's 4. Don’t ever get into a car with a dri­ with the definitive typology of what hap­ ful trait. They become forgetful. They College. Editorial content, including advertisements, is ver who has been drinking (unless you pens when males drink. They become forget all the things their parents taught. not governed by policies of the administration of cither were born on Krypton). If you don’t one of five people: Morpheus (named them. Beer not only makes you stupid, it institution. The Observer reserves the right to refuse believe me, give Rex Rakow a call (1- after the Greek god of dreams). This is also makes you forget things. Rape is advertisements based on content. 8338). He’s the director of NDSP, but sometimes the easiest drunk to deal wrong; acquaintance rape is pre­ The news is reported as accurately and objectively as he’s also conducted a number of vehicu­ with. He falls asleep by half-time and ventable. possible. Unsigned editorials represent the opinion of lar death investigations which have needs only to be carried back to his room the majority of the Editor in Chief, Managing Editor, Cappy Gagnon. ’66, has seen too many Assistant Managing Editor and department editors. resulted from alcohol. Also, whenever after the game. He is only annoying Commentaries, letters and columns present the views you get in a car, make sure everyone is when he is more than 300 pounds and Notre Dame students embarrass them­ of the authors and not necessarily those ofThc wearing a seatbelt (unless you have a incontinent... or when his '64 Chevrolet selves in the stadium because they were Observer. death wish or own stock in a company rear-ends you on the 1967 Fourth of July drinking beer instead of hot chocolate. Viewpoint space is available to all readers. The free which makes wheelchairs). weekend (but that’s another story). His two daughters heeded his advice and expression of all opinions through letters is encouraged. 5. Remember the country song which Note: sometimes this guy is not asleep, grew up and married without ever being Letters to the Editor must be signed and must include asked, “Why do the girls all get better he’s passed out and heading into a coma. crime statistics. contact information. lookin’ at closing time.” The reverse is If you can't rouse this person, he’s likely The views expressed in this column are Questions regarding Observer policies should be direct­ also true. When you are not drinking, suffering from alcohol poisoning. Call those of the author and not necessarily ed to Editor in C hief Mike Connolly. you have high standards in choosing 911 immediately. those of The Observer.

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P o litic a l Fa c e -O ff Putting the health of America first Prioritizing Bush proposes

American health care is the best in the Americans meet the rising cost of drugs. He world. The only problem is getting it. People has proposed spending $253 billion of the fed­ that works with enough money or a generous employer eral budget surplus over the next ten years on are provided with access to some of the most a comprehensive prescription drug benefit The lies and sighs of the Gore have to pay anything for their cov­ advanced medical technology on earth. program for Medicare recipients. The pre­ campaign have carried over to the erage. Any seniors at 35 percent of Unfortunately, more scription drug benefit would be administered issue of health care. Once again, the poverty level or less will have than a sixth of all Jeffrey through the existing Medicare system, which Gore has decided to lie about the their health coverage and prescrip­ Americans have no Stuffings would continue to provide traditional cover­ details of Governor Bush’s plans tion plan fully covered by the gov­ health care coverage at ------age as well. instead of ernment. Seniors between 35 per­ all. Roughly 44 million Governor Bush, on the other hand, has pro­ debating the cent and 75 percent of the poverty College Greg Kelly people are without posed that prescription drug benefits be substantive dif­ level will have partial help in their insurance. D em o cra ts administered directly through private insur­ ferences prescription drug plan. All seniors The lack of affordable ers. What the Bush plan does is leave the between the College will have a minimum of 25 percent health insurance in elderly at the mercy of the private insurance plans. This of the prescription drug premium Republicans America hits children and minorities the market. The Bush campaign has tried to sug­ article will not paid for by the government and the hardest. Eleven million children and more gest that bureaucrats or “rats” will decide throw out mag­ government will cover any cata­ than a third of Hispanics have no health who receives drug benefits under the ical, very strophic expense (over $6,000) for insurance. Ordinary families suffer as well. Gore plan. convenient numbers, tar- all seniors. Medical bills from a common illness can Under the Bush plan benefits at tricking the Governor Bush does not believe bankrupt a middle-class family without cover­ will be administered by exec­ uneducated, but people should have to wait for the age. utives worried about their instead it will relay government to raise funds to reap Vice President Gore has proposed extending share prices on Wall the facts of the benefits of this legislation. The tax credits to employers who provide health Street. There is definitely Governor Governor’s “Helping-Hand” legisla­ insurance to their employees. He has also a degree of uncertainty Bush’s plan tion would give $48 billion of direct proposed expanding the Statc-Children’s in Governor Bush’s and let you support to states for four years to Insurance Program in order to provide uni­ plan. Not only will decide make these programs go into effect versal health coverage for children. George prescription drug whether or immediately. By the time these W. Bush, who governs a state with one of the benefits be less gen­ not to sup­ funds are exhausted, the funding worst public health records in the nation, erous under a Bush port it. that the legislation will have raised wishes to rely upon health care companies to administration, but Governor will be sufficient to start sustaining offer private plans. The bottom line is that seniors cannot take Bush real­ the benefits. poor and middle income families will continue comfort in knowing izes that Vice President Gore’s plan does to have little hope of becoming insured. they will receive biparti­ not give extra benefits to impover­ The Vice President’s plan will actually drive help paying their san pro­ ished seniors. He also does not want down health care costs. People without cover­ skyrocketing drug posals to reform the system in the same age are forced to seek emergency treatment costs. have detail that Governor Bush does. at the last minute. Emergency care is incredi­ There is simply a made Instead, he wants to make the exist­ bly expensive. Providing preventive care and difference in priori­ great ing system cheaper. This does not early treatment under a health plan is much ties between Vice strides address the problem of the inade­ more sensible. President Gore and towards quate care that currently plagues The ever-increasing number of uninsured Governor Bush. The solving our the country. Once again, Al Gore Americans is not the only health care prob­ Vice President rqpkes national has decided to say what sounds best lem facing the U.S. today. Currently, the price a priority of using our health care instead of suggest true reform. Mr. of prescription drugs is spiraling out of con­ nation’s prosperity to crisis. The Gore has a plan to get elected, not trol. In 1999, the prescription drug bill for solve some of the most basis of this to improve healthcare. Americans was $112 billion, and the overall pressing social problems proposal is Governor George W. Bush has a cost of prescription drugs is growing at a rate in America. He wants to essentially giving plan to work with a Republican or of 10 percent a year. The group of Americans use the surplus to promote every American citi­ Democratic congress to make hurt most by the prescription drug hike over universal health care and zen the same health healthcare reform a reality. He the past ten years is elderly. improve the health of our nation coverage that govern­ realizes that issues of the welfare of Most elderly have some form of private seniors. Governor Bush makes a pri­ ment workers get, which American citizens should be above insurance that pays for their prescription ority of letting market forces solve our includes choice from a wide range the petty bickering of partisan lines drugs. However, as drug costs have risen, pri­ nation’s problems. He doesn’t seem to believe of comprehensive plans that will and should not be exploited as a vate insurers have been more and more that the government should provide help to meet all health care needs. political tool. Electing George W. unwilling to pick up the tab. Worse yet are those who are unable to help themselves. The The first key in this is not penaliz­ Bush will ensure not only health­ the third of elderly Americans that have no prosperity over the last eight years has given ing people who are currently happy care reform, but also restoring the prescription drug coverage at all. With drug the U.S. the special opportunity to improve with their health care. Anyone who motel at 1600 to the mansion at costs totaling several hundred dollars a the lives of the most needy Americans. We does not want to change his or her 1600. month, many elderly have seen their dispos­ must not let this opportunity slip away. current coverage will not be forced able incomes plummet. They must frequently to. At the same time, flexibility will Greg Kelly is a member of the choose between filling their prescriptions or Jeffrey Stuffings is the president of the be introduced to allow people to College Republicans Club. Political buying food to eat. Often, prescriptions go College Democrats Club. Political Face-Off will change their coverage at the end of Face-Off will run every Thursday unfilled and the health of elderly Americans run every Thursday until the election. the year if they are not happy with until the election. suffers. The views expressed in column are those of the services. The views expressed in this col­ Vice President Gore has proposed using our the author and not necessarily those of The Governor Bush does not believe umn are those of the author and not nation’s economic prosperity to help elderly Observer. that impoverished seniors should necessarily those of The Observer.

Letter to th e E d ito r Correction: The CSC column, “For a More Just and Smeared words speak volumes Humane World,” that appeared Tuesday, Oct. 11 was written by Rene Mulligan and Kathleen How does it feel to be rubbed out, gays enough to believe that gay takes a lot of courage to stand up Maas Weigert, the associate director for completely destroyed, voices should be silenced. Maybe to a world filled with fear, hatred obliterated, extinguished, figura­ they think that gay people them­ and intolerance. academic affairs and research at the Center for tively, literally and with malice? selves should be destroyed — as if In this case, the message is clear: Social Concerns. Walking around Saint Mary's by wiping away the words, they smeared words speak volumes. campus today, I notice that there can eradicate an entire group of Please, listen to what they are say­ Also, the CLC article that appeared on Sept. are chalk messages on the side­ people. ing. 26 incorrectly stated that Bill Kirk was the vice walks. These phrases and symbols How much loathing does it take to are in recognition of National snuff out a person’s soul? To the Elizabeth Karle president of Student Affairs. He is the Coming Out Day. Many of the say­ individuals who remind us to cele­ Notre Dame Class o f'85 assistant vice president of Student Affairs. ings, however, have been rubbed brate diversity today and every Oct. 11,2000 The Viewpoint staff regrets these errors. out. Apparently someone hates day: do not be disheartened. It M^fpcene e

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M ovie R eview Stiller and DeNiro can’t save their comedy

understanding works itself By JUDE SEYMOUR out and the happy couple is Scene Movie Critic united for a limitless future. The main problem with this There was so much promise movie is that it peaks too for “Meet the Parents,” a early. When Stiller destroys a comedy directed by Jay Roach precious urn containing the (“Austin Powers” 1 & 2) and ashes of DcNiro’s beloved starring Robert DeNiro as a mother, the audience roars watchful parent and Ben with laughter and gasps. Stiller as a timid boyfriend. Everyone feels compassion The promise never pays off. and humor for the situation The movie feels much longer Greg is in: he has just p er­ than its 108-minute running formed the greatest injustice time. to the Byrnes family (and The p rem ise is sim ple. unintentionally at that). Stiller plays Greg Focker, a However, the accidents guy who wishes to get mar­ become increasingly ridicu­ ried to his longtime girlfriend, lous as the movie progresses. Pam Byrnes (Teri Polo, a TV Destroying an urn is one character actress). Hoping to thing, but is Greg so unlucky make the right moves, Greg that, in the same weekend, he suggests a weekend with would destroy a front lawn Pam’s parents. At the end of with a single flush of the toi­ the weekend, Greg plans to let? 11 is bad luck culminates propose, having secured the in a situation with a cat, a parent’s approval. cigarette, leaves, a gutter, an This is a comedy, however, electrical wire and a hand­ and everything goes wrong crafted wedding altar. This is for Focker. He accidentally not bad luck on Greg’s part: destroys almost everything in this house is a liability wait­ and around the house. Suffice ing to be burned to the to say, the meeting with the ground. Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures p a re n ts is a d isa ste r. Greg is the starting domino In .lay Roach's “Meet the Parents," Ben Stiller (right) plays a man looking to gain approval Ilowever, as things in movies in a series of chance events. from his girlfriend's father, played by Robert DeNiro. Too many unbelievable circumstances and always tend to do, every mis­ His bad luck becomes absurd too few laughs make the film a surprising failure.

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turns the action and fights into an array Carter’s niece (Rachel Leigh Cook, “She’s By M ATT NANIA of imagesthat pack a punch. It’s not the All That”). They’re lead by Mickey Assistant Scene Editor story, but the look of the picture that Rourke (“Angel Heart”), who matches keeps it interesting. Stallone stone-cold stare for stone-cold If the rain-slicked new Sylvester Kay owes a debt of gratitude to cine- stare. Overall, the cast does a good job. Stallone revenge flick Get Carter seems matographer Mauro Fiore for his wet, And, although Carter’s appetite for a little familiar, it’s with good reason. color-saturated rendering that makes vengeance and his efforts to achieve per­ it could be that the picture is a remake everything look dank and dangerous, sonal redemption are only moderately ol a gritty 1 '171 film of the same name Editor Jerry Greenberg deserves part of believable, the film does exhibit a handful (starring Michael Caine, who appears in the credit too, for main- of suspenseful moments. this version as well). It taining the picture’s Thanks to its stylishness and could be that the bad- “G e t C a rte r” energy level with his dynamism, “Get Carter” also manages to guy-going-after-worse- kinetic, staccato cuts, grab the audience for most of its running guys plot — about a Las loops and splices. And time (a killer “French Connection”-style Vegas mob enforcer > > > Tyler Bates techno-rock car chase ups the ante by taking place on determined to find and - V -V score lends each scene Seattle’s slippery-when-wet avenues.) snuff the people who some verve, One could easily accuse Kay of using whacked his estranged out of five shamrocks Kay is smart enough to directorial Rash to service a weak story, brother — isn t all that know he doesn’t have a and that’s probably true, but if the flash different from the story lot to work with here, so helps evoke the mood and energy of the of a hard-as-nails Director. Stephen Kay he doesn't waste time characters, what’s wrong with a little parolee avenging his Starring: Sylvester Stallone, with expository backsto- overkill? These characters are violent and over-thc-top. It only makes sense , c a r 's »— n* *»• «'=" Ejssrs “ that the look of the film follows in suit. Then again, in execu- Gumming, Mickey Rourke, nation of the Carter boys’ The poorly-scripted story takes its toll ?nyI?,',r„M^ Miranda Richardson and Michael falling out. Those things on the viewer, though, by film’s end. (.arter is an awful lot aren’t relevant and he There are long scenes that plod on forev­ like Mel Gibson s 199V Caine knows it. Jack’s brother er and short scenes that stand as point­ glamorous guns-a-blazin is already dead when the less. vindication venture “Payback," which was mm opens. Kay jumps straight into the Also, instead of bringing Carter’s itscll a remake of 1967 s Point Blank. action. He even manages to keep the revenge to a crescendo, the climactic Or it could just be that Sylvester Stallone catch phrases in check. showdowns deflate all the tension from is Sylvester Stallone in almost every movie Stallone is solid (if stoic) as Carter, even the film. He goes on the rampage, people he makes. if it is another flawed, permanently scowl- get killed, and the audience stops caring. Even though watching Stallone rough jng tough guy role he could do in his If one thinks about it, “Get Carter” has guys up in Get C arter feels like a sleep. But in an odd stroke of prestige all the ingredients of a dumb Hollywood retread of a retread, director Stephen Kay casting, Miranda Richardson (“Sleepy movie: a washed-up action star, a weak ( I he Last lime I Committed Suicide ) Hollow") and Alan Gumming (Broadway’s storyline and a crop of stereotypical turns the experience into a stimulating “Carousel”) are wasted in stage-prop action characters. visual showcase of stylish filmmaking that parts. Richardson is the brother’s widow Yet, thanks to some flashy directing, keeps the viewer s attention. and Gumming is a twerpy software mil- quality performances and a fair share of Taking photography and editing cues Bonaire who blunders into a crooked quality action scenes, the film succeeds in from David Fincher ( Fight Club ), Steven business relationship with the movie’s at least maintaining our attention. In that In the crime-drama “Get Carter," Jack Carter Soderbergh ( I he Limey, Out of Sight ) maximum-bad malefactors — underage sense, “Get Carter” isn’t half as bad as it and Michael Bay ( Armageddon ), he pornographers who doped and exploited could have been. revenge on his brother’s killers. Director Steph the film's stereotypical plot line. M<5 cene =

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and the humor becomes less of Greg’s last name (Focker is funny and more annoying. pronounced just as it looks). Because of this, other things Owen Wilson (“Shanghai leave themselves open for scruti­ Noon”) is tremendously funny as ny- Pam’s ex-boyfriend, and had his The De Niro-Stiller relation­ role been bigger, he might have ship is script­ been able to ed h a p h a z ­ save parts of ardly. There “Meet the Parents” the movie. is a sense Overall, through the however, the whole movie % H i movie drags that De Niro b ecau se it will warm to out of five shamrocks re so rts to Stiller’s char­ unbelievable a cter by situations that movie's end, Director: Jay Roach increasingly even when he insult the is cursing the Starring: Ben Stiller, Robert DeNiro, moviegoer’s would-be Blythe Danner, Teri Polo and Owen Wilson basic intelli­ Photo courtesy of MGM Studios son-in-law gence. Woody Allen’s classic film “Manhattan,” starring Allen, Diane Keaton and Meryl for his mistakes. Teri Polo is Meeting a loved one’s parents Streep, is available to rent on video. miscast, and her role in the film is trau m atic and scary, but it is left undone. She becomes a does not culminate in a nicotine sounding board of overused induced cat destroying a wed­ phrases (“I’m sorry Daddy” and ding dress. “Meet the Parents” Allen comments on life and “It’ll be okay, Greg”). A Teddy overreaches and, consequently, Ruxpin toy could have repeated it suffers. the three phrases she needed to Those looking for a spectacu­ love in ‘Manhattan’ learn to be a part of this movie. lar movie about first meetings “puppy love” that is common of a teenager. “Meet the Parents” has its with parents (but not a comedy) By JUDE SEYMOUR should undoubtedly check out Isaac tries to keep the relationship casual, funny m om ents, th ough. It Scene Movie Critic aborts its plot late into it to Stanley Kramer’s 1967 classic, but Tracy is falling in love with him. Clueless make an unbelievably funny “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” of the needs of a teenager, he responds the commentary on airline protocol. to substitute for their viewing of Woody Allen is often associated with his only way he knows how: he admonishes her The movie also makes good use “Meet The Parents.” short, witty comedies. It was a romantic com­ for everything. He is also careful in his lan­ edy, “Annie Hall” that won him a Best Picture guage: she is not “beautiful.” but “adorable.” Oscar in 1977. “Manhattan” was his follow Tracy is constantly reminded that she “can’t up, and a lot was expected of it. It is a bril­ be in love. [She’s] just a kid”. liant film, and the late 1970s mark the most Allen also comments on the way the era fruitful period of Allen’s writing and direct­ (the 1970s) is addressing sex. For example, a ing. group discussion at a dinner party quickly “Manhattan" plays out on two levels. The turns to the subject of orgasms. At one point, first is Allen’s perpetual love song to Mary quips to Yale, “It’s always sex with you. Manhattan. Backed by amazing George There’s never any time for holding.” Clearly, Gershwin selections, the film is Allen has written that piece of barter’ still engages an ode to a town that Frank dialogue because he is frustrat­ Sinatra once pointed out “never “Manhattan” ed with the way that sex is used sleeps.” as a tool. The intimacy and Over the familiar opening Director: Woody Allen importance of a partner is no chords of “Rhapsody in Blue,” longer valid; relationships have the movie opens. When the Starring: Woody Allen, taken on a “revolving-door” movie ends, “Rhapsody" swells Diane Keaton, Meryl nature. for one last climax that cap­ Isaac leaves Tracy for Mary Streep, Michael Murphy tures the city as a visual and as because he thinks he is doing a sound. The viewer might and Mariel Hemingway the right thing. After all, Tracy have been treated to scenes can’t be hung up on Issac. He capturing the rising and setting of the sun, points out that he can “beat up her father.” but the city is in perpetual motion, much like Mary is an emotional mess. Played as a sex the song that has been associated with the object in her relationship with Yale, she is a beginning and end of the film. polar opposite to Isaac. Nevertheless, they In between, the audience is treated to click for a while. Gershwin hums in the back other, less familiar Gershwin selections that as a classic shot of Isaac and Mary, on a set appropriate moods and coordinate with bench overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge, is put an abundance of visuals of the beloved up on screen. Manhattan. There arc no scenes outside Mary leaves Isaac when she admits she still Manhattan. As a character explains early, liv­ loves Yale. Disturbed by the morals he sees ing outside this town is “just not practical.” amongst his friends, Isaac takes off to find The second level the movie presents is Tracy, whom he finally realizes has been part Allen’s commentary on life, focusing on the of his most satisfying relationship. casual nature of relationships and sex within A fast, striking Gershwin piece plays as the city. Allen plays Isaac Davis, a 42-year- Isaac races to find Tracy before she leaves for old TV writer. At the film’s opening, he is London. The final scene is classic Allen: well “dating” 17-year-old Tracy (Mariel scripted and a strong ending to the film. Hemingway, who was 17 in real life). His While it would be discourteous to reveal the friend, Yale (Michael Murphy), is unhappily outcome of the story, it is relevant to point married to Emily (Anne Byrne), and looks to a out that, regardless of how it turns out, Isaac pseudo-intellectual Mary (Diane Keaton), for has learned that Tracy is much more mature a fling. than he had given her credit for. Whereas his The movie is about how each of these peo­ attitude towards her at the beginning of the ple hop from relationship to relationship to film might have been that he had nothing to satisfy an understanding of their own life’s learn from her, the truth lies in the fact that purpose. Yale looks to justify his infidelity, but even a old man can fall in love with a charm­ Isaac will not consent. Although the two are ing teenager. friends, they are miles apart on what they “Manhattan” is a delightful love story set to should be getting out of their relationships. a fantastic Gershwin score. In a carefully For Yale, he enjoys the sex and danger of mastered script, the characters exchange being caught when he is with Mary. For quips about morality, sex, relationships and Isaac, it is about recovering from a messy true love. Allen’s classic one-liners are marriage — his inadequacies are soon going thrown into the mix and the story is satisfying Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures to be part of a “tell-all” book written by his and humorous. (Sylvester Stallone) is a hard-boiled mob enforcer determined to enact now lesbian ex-wife (played by Meryl Streep). While “Annie Hall” may have captured the en Kay's high-energy visuals and sequences are just enough to outweigh Isaac dates Tracy because it is his security awards, it is “Manhattan” that oftentimes blanket; Tracy adorns him with a form of steals the show. page 12 The Observer ♦ SPORTS Thursday, October 12, 2000

NHL Blues rally to tie Kings, Messier leads Rangers to win

Angeles’ four games this sea­ Rangers 3, Canadiens 1 2:58 of the third by blasting a intercepted McCabe’s pass, Associated Press son, joined the Kings’ Marcel Mark Messier returned home long shot past Kirk McLean. faked a shot, and snapped it Dionne, who had 1,307 career and nearly brought the house McLean, playing in place of past Healy. points for Los Angeles, and down. injured goalie Mike Richter — Less than a minute later, LOS ANGELES Dave Taylor, who had 1,069. Messier, in his first home recovering from offseason Mariusz Czerkawski beat Scott Young led a furious Ziggy Palffy added a goal game with the New York knee surgery — made 28 Healy with a slap shot from third-period rally with two and an assist for Los Angeles. Rangers in over three years, saves. the top of the left faceoff circle goals and an assist to lift the scored a power-play goal early Dvorak restored the two- to give the Islanders a 2-1 St. Louis Blues into a 4-4 tie Flyers 3, Wild 3 in the third period in a victory goal lead with nine minutes lead. with the Los Angeles Kings on Eric Desjardins scored mid­ over the Montreal . remaining, taking a beautiful Sergei Berezin tied it after Wednesday night. way through the third period Radek Dvorak scored twice pass across the crease from taking a pass from Valk and The Blues spotted the Kings to lift the Philadelphia Flyers for the Rangers, who won Petr Nedved and directing the shooting the puck past a 4-0 second-period lead to a tie with Minnesota in the their home opener for the first puck past Hackett — who Vanbiesbrouck at 3:44 of the before storming back with expansion Wild’s first regular- time since 1995 and improved played well in stopping 29 third. four goals in the third. season home. to 2-0 for the first time in a shots. .Jochen Ilecht tied it at 4 The Wild took a 3-2 lead on decade. Capitals 3, Thrashers 3 when he scored with 33.6 sec­ Wes Walz’s short-handed goal Messier’s goal came just 24 Maple Leafs 3, Islanders 2 Jeff Halpern scored off a onds remaining in regulation, at 9:12 of the third period, but seconds into the final period Mats Sundin scored a power- rebound with 2:23 remaining after the Blues pulled their Desjardins tied it at 10:37 in as he carried the puck to the play goal late in the third peri­ in the third period and the goaltender for an extra attack­ the first NHL game involving a right of Canadiens goalie Jeff od, and Glenn Healy stopped a Washington Capitals tied er. Minnesota team since the Hackett. Messier tried to pass penalty shot with just 34 sec­ Atlanta, preventing the Pierre Turgcon flipped the North Stars played their last out in front, but the puck hit onds remaining as the Toronto Thrashers from reaching .500 puck across the crease to game at the Met Center in Montreal defenseman Eric Maple Leafs held on to beat for the first time in franchise Hecht, who poked it in past Bloomington on April 13, Weinrich and ricocheted into the New York Islanders. history. the Kings’ Jamie Storr for his 1993. the net to make it 2-0. After New York’s Roman Ray Ferraro put the second goal of the season. Minnesota’s Manny Messier, who had an assist Hamrlik was penalized for Thrashers (0-1-1) ahead with Young scored both of his Fernandez made 36 saves and in New York’s 2-1 opening- cross-checking, Toronto 5:58 remaining, but the 2- goals 2:13 apart after Pavol was kept busy, laying out to night victory over Atlanta, left scored when Petr Svoboda year-old franchise couldn’t Dcmitra finally put St. Louis smother pucks and stop shots the Rangers for the Vancouver centered a pass to Sundin, make the lead stand up. on the board 1:15 into the as Philadelphia exploited Canucks after the 1997 sea­ who shot it past goalie John With the Capitals swarming third period. Minnesota’s weak and inexpe­ son. He returned this summer Vanbiesbrouck with 5:45 the net, Atlanta goalie Damian Young beat Storr 3:29 into rienced defense. as a free agent, signing a two- remaining. Rhodes stopped a shot by Ulf the period to make it 4-2, then The Wild, who had scored year deal. Messier was hon­ Healy, playing his first game Dahlen. But Halpern pounced added his sixth goal shortly just once in each of their pre­ ored as part of a 30-minute of the season, was given a on the rebound and buried a afterward as St. Louis cut the vious two games, were incon­ pregame ceremony celebrating deliberate delay of game high shot from the right side. deficit to one goal. sistent in the offensive zone. the Rangers’ 75th season and penalty after he knocked the Donald Audette scored a Young also assisted on the They peppered Flyers goalie their captains. net from its borings. Brad pair of power-play goals in the lying goal. Brian Boucher in the opening The Captain, who reclaimed Isbister took the penalty shot, first period and assisted on Mathieu Schneider and his title from Brian Leetch — minutes of the game, but had but Healy blocked the winger’s Ferraro’s goal, which also Bryan Smolinski each had a just three shots in the second who uncomfortably held it in back hand with his right pad. came with a man advantage goal and two assists for the period. his absence — received a four- Healy stopped 18 shots for for the Thrashers. Kings, who have not beaten Marian Gaborik, the Wild’s minute standing ovation from Toronto, which went l-for-8 Washington’s Joe Murphy the Blues in Los Angeles since first-round draft pick this his beloved fans as he was the on the power play. was sitting out a cross-check­ Jan. 11, 1997, and have won year, had a power-play goal to last New York player intro­ Vanbiesbrouck made 30 saves ing penalty when Tomi Kallio just one of their last 11 meet­ kickstart Minnesota’s offense duced to the crowd. for New York. shot from a bad angle and the ings. with 55 seconds left in the sec­ Dvorak gave the Rangers a Garry Valk, who had a goal puck slipped between Capitals Ia i c Robitaille had a goal and ond. 1-0 lead on the power play and an assist, gave Toronto a goalie Craig Billington and an assist to become the third The 18-year-old Gaborik with a wrist shot over 1-0 lead at 12:22 of the first defenseman Ken Klee. player to score 1,000 career shot the puck into Boucher’s Hackett’s stick at 1:13 of the after tipping in Bryan Ferraro, lurking on the points for the Kings. arm and the puck trickled out second period. McCabe’s shot from the point. opposite side, slammed the Robitaille, who has five goals of his hand, which was resting Defenseman Craig Rivet got Oleg Kvasha tied it 1-1 at loose puck into the net for his and four assists in Los in the goal. Montreal within a goal, 2-1, at 12:40 of the second after he first goal of the season.

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Calendar of Events Sing for m e n September 25-October 30 103 Hesburah Library by Steve W arner Sign-up, Freshmen Retreat #31 o (Nov. 3-4, 2000) It was the first day of Senior week, May 14, 2000. Mother's Day. May in all her glory was Targeted Dorms: Alumni, Breen-Phillips, enveloping Our Lady's campus. On that brilliant day of sun and new-formed flowers, thirty- Farley, Keough, Howard, Dillon, Lyons, six members of the Notre Dame Folk Choir made their way to the Maximum Security Prison in Michigan City, Indiana. McGlinn, Pasquerilla West, Sorin The prison is on the edge of nowhere. Past the city, hardly marked, hang a right-hand turn Sunday. October 8. 1:30 p.m. off US 20, keep your eye on the grotesque cooling tower of the energy plant which frowns In down on the barbed wire and guards and pathetic brick structures that make up the destitution Keenan-Stanford Chapel and despair of the Level Four incarceration unit. And here we are, on Mother's Day. Spanish Mass It is the Choir's third trip to the prison. Each time, more and more inmates have shown up Presider: Rev. Don McNeill, esc for our concert. On this day, almost six hundred of the offenders are here. The Catholic ; : , , community of the prison - some of them just newly baptized - are proud as can be. We are Mondav-Tuesday. October 9-10. "their choir;" they are our hosts. For forty-five minutes before our concert, we mingle with the CD 11:30 pm-10:00 pm men of the prison. Jovial conversations, timid at first, but always with a sense of hospitality and St. Paul’s Chapel. Fisher Hall gratitude on their part. Eucharistic Adoration We sing our songs. One hour of music. A dedication to the men on death row (they are m not allowed to attend the concert, as they are in permanent lock-down; however, they can view Tuesday. October 10. 3:45 p.m. it on closed-circuit tv). Some lively gospel songs, bringing the men to their feet. Always, a Basilica of the Sacred Heart shouted admonition to "take your time!" As we sing, there are tears. There are closed eyes. Endowed Chair Inaugural Mass Offenders gently rock back and forth. Many are there with Bibles clasped close to their hearts. And at the end of the hour, a long, joyful, standing ovation. The men know that we are not Tuesday. October 10. 7:00 p.m. here for some isolated do-good venture. This is our third trip. We know some of these guys by Badin Hall Chapel name, or by their faces. Some, even their stories. Over the last few years, a bit of adoption has Campus Bible Study taken place... we pray for these men through the year. ...we experienced the We remember them during the Lenten season. And we Tuesday. October 10. 7:00 p.m. journey to sing for them, to let them know that they Siegfried Hall Chapel could are not forgotten and that they still have dignity, and Confirmation-Session #2 that God forgives them their errors in this world - even not be locked up: bars when many of the voices in this world cannot. Wednesday. October 11.10:00 p.m. There is a certain relief when we leave. The process Morrissey Hall Chapel and guards and all the of being searched, passing through four sets of iron Interfaith Christian Night Prayer bars, the dynamic of presenting music to such a need­ devices of human ful group of human beings, and leaving again so quickly... this leaves a mark on the soul. We exit the imprisonment could not dingy-green corridors of security, and then, suddenly, Twenty- seventh Sunday the May sunshine, now moving toward sunset, sur­ in O rdinary Time hold back rounds us again. So amazingly easy that we can walk around those bars, all those armed guards, and pass Weekend Presiders easily through the gates. There is silence around the choir, and a natural Basilica of the Sacred Heart need to huddle. Across the street from the prison is a small picnic table. We gather there, to regroup, to pray for a moment for the men locked Saturday, October 7 Mass inside. Fr. Joe Ross, then the chaplain for the prison, points to the right side of the complex. 30 minutes after the game l ! "Death row," he says. We gaze at the brick stockade, which seems to radiate fear and loneliness. Most Rev. Anthony Milone Sing for me! Bishop, Great Falls/Billngs, MT It is a voice pleading from deep inside death row. He is shouting to us, across the chasm that separates the free from the imprisoned. Sing for me! he cries. And his voice is like one Sunday, October 8 Mass who cries from the pits of hell. Sing for me! 8:00 a.m. And so we begin. Hallelujah, my Father, for giving us your Son.... O ur voices leap across Rev. Jim King, es c. that chasm. Past the barbed wire, past the guards, past the bars. Sending him into the world to 10:00 a.m. be given up for us.... We give up our voices, the song leaps from cell to cell, slips past the bars Most Rev. John M. D’Arcy and the gates. We can see figures gathering at windows, though we cannot see faces. 11:45a.m. ... God bless you! the voice cries, on behalf of his brethren. And our song is raised all the Rev. Patrick M. Neary, c.s.c. louder, penetrating the Mile that few have walked. But musicians can reach out to the Mile, if _ their song is strong and true enough. Stepan Center Knowing we would bruise him, and smite him from the earth.... Saturday, October 7 Mass And we blink back our tears as we look down upon our Birkenstocks and our designer jeans. 45 minutes after the game Please! Sing just one more! So the voice cries again, and we obey. We are marching, we Rev. David J. Scheidler, c.s.c. sing, we are marching in the light o f God. And the sun spreads itself about us, and the song penetrates the prison one more time. Scripture Readings Pray for us! He cries. And we shout back "We will!" And we do. for this Coming Sunday Now, we know. We know why visiting the imprisoned is a "corporal work of mercy." 1st Reading Gn 2: 18-24 "Corporal," or having to do with the flesh - we know, because without even seeing the man, we 2nd Reading Heb 2: 9-11 saw the face of Christ enfleshed in his words. We know, because we experienced the Word of God that could not be locked up: bars and guards and all the devices of human imprisonment Gospel Mk 10:2-16 could not hold back our simple song of hope. De profundis clamavi ad te Domine: "Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord." Never again will Psalm 130 mean the same thing. For we have heard a voice that came from those depths. And we have tasted what it means to minister to that Voice. 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N a t io n a l L e a g u e C hampionship S e r ie s Pitching ace Hampton powers Mets past Cardinals 6-2

Benitez finished up. Russa said. “Hampton and the With two on and one out, With nearly every Mets play­ Associated Press “There had been some Mets were a little better.” Edgar Renteria sliced a long fly er in the dugout leaning on the doubts cast over Mike because Game 2 will be Thursday that right fielder Timo Perez top railing, Perez got them off ST. LOUIS of a small sample of postsea­ night at Busch Stadium with Al ran down on the warning to a fast start. Keeping up his This was the reason the New son play, and I think he erased Leiter starting for the Mets track. Jim Edmonds followed role as late-season sparkplug, York Mets were so eager to get those doubts,” Mets manager against rookie Rick Ankiel. with a high fly that left fielder he led off the game with a dou­ Mike Hampton. Bobby Acquired from Benny Agbayani caught just ble and took third when Kile Pitching every bit like an V alentine Houston last win­ short of the wall, and Edmonds bounced a curveball for a wild October ace, Hampton won for said. “[It’s] a good start ter to win at the first time in the postsea­ gave an “aw-shucks” skip as pitch. And it crunch time, he rounded first base. son, leading the Mets past the for us, we know it’s After Alfonzo walked, Piazza was a Hampton deliv­ “I didn’t breathe, I’ll tell you grounded a double down the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 good-luck far from over’’ ered in outpitch- that,” Hampton said. Wednesday night in Game 1 of third-base line. It was a good victory for ing former Astros Hampton struck out four and sign for the Mets — the All- the NL championship series. the wild teammate Darryl walked three. He also got the Star catcher had zero RBIs in “I wanted to be a contributor Mike Piazza card Mets Kile. He blanked benefit of a defense that paid instead of a liability,” Hampton Mets catcher the four-game victory over San — the last St. Louis on six extra attention to its position­ Francisco and began the night said. “I just wanted to do my seven hits and silenced ing, making subtle shifts that as a career .211 postseason part and help this team win. I team s to the crowd of paid major dividends. didn’t do that in the first hitter. Robin Ventura’s sacri­ win the 52,225. Meanwhile, not even the fice fly made it 2-0. series.” NLCS opener went on to reach Hampton began the evening presence of a few St. Louis The Mets extended their “I swung the bat a lot better the World Series. with a career postseason postseason scoreless streak to Rams — the NFL team scoring tonight, only because of my Mike Piazza put aside his record of 0-2 and a 5.87 ERA 43 points per game — helped a team-record 26 innings teammates getting on ahead of past playoff slumps, hitting an in four starts. boost the Cardinals hitters. before allowing two unearned me, giving me the opportunity RBI double in a two-run first A loser last week in the Several of the Mets recently runs with two outs in the to drive in the runs,” Piazza inning. Todd Zeile and Jay opening round at San ninth. expressed relief that their No. said. Payton homered in the ninth Francisco, prompting some to 1 nemesis, the Braves, were Hampton kept the big guy — “A good start for us, we and Edgardo Alfonzo scored a suggest Leiter should start the out of the playoffs. Secretly, pi nch-hitter deluxe Mark know it’s far from over,” he run and drove in another. opener, Hampton tamed a maybe they also knew how said. “Got to keep the pedal McGwire — on the St. Louis “I liked the way we played, I Cardinals team that averaged well they matched up against down.” bench and left after the sev­ just didn’t like the final score,” eight runs a game in its first- St. Louis. enth with a 3-0 lead. Relievers Hampton beat out an infield Cardinals manager Tony La round sweep of the Braves. The Mets went 6-3 against single in the fifth and later John Franco and Armando Not that the Cardinals didn’t the Cardinals this season, scored on Alfonzo’s single. have their chances. They left mainly because New York’s The Mets tacked on three Born to Party! the bases loaded in the first left-handed pitchers could can­ runs in the ninth off Mike when Carlos Hernandez cel out the Cardinals’ lefty hit­ James. Zeile led off with a grounded out and, down 3-0, ters. St. Louis was just 17-23 home run, Agbayani singled threatened to tie it in the sev­ in games started by opposing and Payton homered over the enth. left-handers. left-field wall. f ▼

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to spin doctor. He will beg the ‘X s tv e ' Polls pollsters not to forget about the Seminoles. He will plead that they continued from page 20 keep him team in their top 10 so Florida State can win the title. head from the “others receiving Because the real national U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT votes” category. championship isn’t decided on the While Texas was picking up field, its decided in the polls. The Dan Turnquist, Diplomat in Residence wins against noted football pow­ best teams don’t even get a erhouses like Louisiaha- Lafayette, chance to play for the title if their Houston and Oklahoma State, it P r e se n t s O n Ca m p u s coaches don’t know how to work also lost to 2-3 Stanford and then the voters. got pasted by Oklahoma 63-14. “I think when it becomes later Tuesday, October 24th NC State’s wins against in the year when you are talking Arkansas State, Indiana, about 1-2-3, there’s always jock­ Southern Methodist and Georgia eying going on,” Davie said. CAREER and INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Tech aren’t exactly stunning vic­ “That’s part of it. But the bottom tories, at least the Wolfpack didn’t line is that everything takes care WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT lose to Stanford. NC State’s only of itself in the end. Especially here loss came against No. 5 Clemson at Notre Dame because we play 12:00 Noon to 1:30 p.m. in a 34-27 shootout. such good football teams. I would But Texas is supposed to be hope people recognize who we Room 119 O’Shaughnessy good. Didn’t the Longhorns read are playing on a regular basis.” all the preseason publications? Did you hear that pollsters? Pizza & soda provided. Didn’t they see their rankings? That was Davie’s case for a BCS Join us, even if you need to come late or leave early! They are supposed to be unde­ bowl for his potentially 9-2 Irish. feated and challenging for the national title not losing to the The views expressed in this Cardinal and getting whipped by columnare those of the author INFORMAL DISCUSSIONS one of their biggest rivals. and not necessarily those of The 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. So Bobby Bowden will continue Observer. Room 119 O’Shaughnessy Schedule your meeting by e-mailing G O I N T E R N . 1 @ n d . e d u

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M ajor Leag ue B a se b a ll them. Whoever makes the “After college, the NFL, plays, the other person’s that’s nice to think about, but Football happy.” that’s not really my main continued from page 20 Despite coming off the goal," Sapp said. “My main bench, Sapp ranks just behind goal is just to get a degree. Baker’s status with high school player in Texas, he Israel in tackles with 17 this Football's OK, but I’m thinking earned scores of awards and year. In Notre Dame’s 20-14 of bigger and better things.” honors: selection as a USA victory against Sapp came Today first-team All-America Stanford, he to Notre Giants uncertain tallied four. "The guys who were defensive back, Parade prep Dame in All-American and a ranking of By next in front of me, Deke large part for now, or the next time people sixth nationally on listings of year, Sapp fig­ Cooper and A’Jani the chance to Associated Press disagree with your opin­ the top 100 national prospects ures to be a be more than ions?”’ by ESPN.com and The Sporting major contrib­ Sanders, ended up an athlete, to Though he’s considered an utor. be a student- SAN FRANCISCO News. When people compared teaching me. ” excellent players’ manager “Next year, I athlete. Dusty Baker has been won­ those accolades with an image and a respected administra­ of Sapp riding the bench, some plan on mak­ “W e’re all dering whether the San tor, Baker has just one post­ ing an impact Gerome Sapp students, too, Francisco Giants want him to began to question his talent. season victory in eight sea­ nationwide, strong safety student ath­ return as manager. He w a sn ’t one of those sons with the Giants. not just at letes," Sapp In an interview with KPIX- doubters. He already turned down a “I knew I’d have to work for Notre Dame," said. “At TV broadcast Monday night, contract extension earlier this Sapp said. “Once they put me other schools, you get just the Baker said he was disappoint­ it,” Sapp said. “The guys who year, and it’s believed Baker out there for good, I feel like I athletics. You don’t get the ed he hadn’t received even a were in front of me, Deke will seek a new contract aver­ Cooper and A’Jani Sanders, can make the plays I need to mix. They really stressed that phone call from Giants presi­ aging around $2 million per make.” as recruiters. You’re going to dent Peter Magowan after ended up teaching me. By me year, which would make him not playing last year, I actually If Sapp does move into the take classes like other stu­ San Francisco was eliminated the game’s second highest- national spotlight, an NFL dents. You’re going to be like from the NL playoffs on gained more knowledge paid manager behind the career might not be out of the other students, to live and eat Sunday. watching those guys. [Not Yankees’ Joe Torre. question. But that's not first with other students. I know I The Giants, who finished playingl didn’t really bother “I’m a man, I’m a pro, and I me, because I knew that when and foremost in his mind. actually enjoy that." the regular season with the ain’t begging nobody for noth­ NL West my time came, I would be ing." Baker title and ready.” said. “I’ve Now Sapp backs up senior baseball’s “It hurts even more got to talk best record Ron Israel at strong safety, to my wife, usually playing a limited at 97-65, when you come home my mom amount on defense. Although were for support and you’re and my knocked out he'd be thrilled to become a getting ripped. ” dad, talk to starter, Sapp understands he in four [Giants GM] has to bide his time. gam es by Brian the wild Dusty Baker “[Free safety] Tony Driver [ S a b e a n ] card New and Ron Israel are great Giants manager and the York Mets. guys," Sapp said. “When 1 get o r g a n iz a ­ Baker, in, they’re happy for me. tion and When they’re in, I’m happy for whose con­ come up with a decision." tract expires Dec. 31, has Baker acrimoniously parted been criticized by fans and from the Dodgers in 1983 the media for his moves dur­ R e c y c l e after eight seasons as a play­ ing San Francisco’s loss to er. He has been mentioned New York. for vacancies in Los Angeles Tfe Observer. “It hurts even more when and Arizona, two of the you come home for support Giants’ rivals in the NL West. and you’re getting ripped. But that’s the job,’’ Baker told the 121 South Niles Avenue <219) 234-9000 mi Jo h n M arshall Law Sc h o o l station. “But at the same South Bend, Indiana 4A617 time, you start thinking, ‘Have you worn out your wel­ come here, and w h a t’s it going to be like a year from

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In t e r h a l l B a s e b a l l Keough squeaks by St. Ed’s for championship 3-2

run on a home run by short­ Garofola, was By CHRIS FEDERICO stop Andy Harris. golden in the first Sports W riter “When we came out tonight, inning, striking we knew that St. Ed’s had the out the side. better team, but we stuck Keough tied it Playing with the support of a together and got it done,” Prill up in the second lively pack of fans, the under­ said. “My arm was feeling a when first base­ dog Keough Boos knocked off little dead all night, but my man Kevin top-seeded St. Edward’s to win defense made the plays behind McAbee reached the interhall baseball champi­ me to give us a chance.” on an error. onship 3-2 Wednesday night at St. Edward’s got on the Bight fielder Eck Baseball Stadium. board first in the first inning Chris Prill then After being when hit a double to destroyed 8-0 by Harris the gap in right- St. Ed’s in the “We knew St. E d’s re a c h e d center, driving in first game of the had the better team on an McAbee from season, Keough infield first. showed that the but we stuck together hit and In the top of the talented St. Ed’s and got it done. ” then fourth, Keough squad did not stole sec­ would get a two- intimidate the ond. On out walk from Boos. Led by the Matt Prill a n Brian Smith. strong arm of Keough pitcher attem p t­ Then McAbee pitcher Matt ed pick- hit a fly ball Prill, the Keough off, Prill down the left defense kept the explosive bats threw the ball away, and then field line that of St. Ed’s under control, giv­ centerfielder Matt Lamberta dropped in just ing up only two runs on five missed his target trying to fair for a double. hits. Prill pitched all six throw Harris out at third, Smith slid in innings, had four strikeouts allowing him to score. under the tag at and only allowed one earned St. Ed’s pitcher, Mike home plate to give Keough a 2- I 1 lead. In th eir next inning, Keough pinch hitter Will

Dubon reached •' 1 ■ on a fie ld e r’s ‘ - choice. The next batter, Matt Lamberta, hit a clutch double to add an insurance run that would ERNESTO LACAYO/The Observer later prove to be Matt Prill of the Keough ’Roos pitches against St. Edward’s in last night's the difference in championship game. Prill held the Steds to just two runs. the game. Belief pitcher rally in its last at-bat when any other night we would have Tim Greene then struck out Always had an eye for solid transportation! shortstop Andy Harris once won. But I have got to tip my the next two batters to end the again came up big with a lead- hat to those guys [the ’Boos] — inning. Happy 21st, Liz! off solo home run to bring they came out here and put it St. Ed’s tried to mount a them within one run. Prill all together tonight. I wish 1 would allow no more, though, could say we’d fight back, but retiring three of the next four that’s the tough thing about batters to preserve the upset these short, single-elimination for the ’Boos. games.” St. Ed’s player and coach Keough first baseman Kevin Judson Penton was frustrated McAbee, who had a solid with his team’s performance. offensive night with an BBI “We blew a lot of chances double and a run-scored, and left a lot of guys on the summed up the night, “I love bases,” Penton said. “We also playing with these guys. St. suffered some tough calls on Ed’s may have been better the bases. I think that talent- than us, but we had more wise, we’re probably the heart, and we came out here I stronger team, and maybe on tonight and won it all.” l.SOO.Cheap CHICAGO 7BULLST j t CHICAGO BULLS VS- INDIANA PACERS Major Airlines

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V olleyball Belles struggle in straight-game loss to Kalamazoo

we have our bad games when second ranked team in the By ALICIA ORTIZ we do not communicate at all.” MIAA, with a record of 7-2. Sports Writer Meyers had 13 kills and 11 “We are experimenting to add digs. versatility to our game,” The Belles volleyball team bat­ Despite loss­ Schroeder- tled against the Kalamazoo es, the team “We have to play Biek said. College Hornets Wednesday, has had strong The Belles dropping the match in three individual per- intensely and have been games. The game leaves Saint formances, maintain our focus." practicing Mary’s struggling at 2-8. particularly in hard for this They lost to the 6-4 Hornets defensive spe­ match. This Julie Schroeder-Biek 15-4, 15-13,15-5 cialist Victoria season has “Kalamazoo had a lot of Butcko and Belles coach been ups and depth, especially offensively," middle hitter downs for coach Julie Schroeder-Biek said. Jolie LeBeau, them, but “We did not block at all." Meyers said. they have The Hornets proved to be “Victoria has had an awesome played hard all throughout. tough competition two weeks season, she always digs up the “We played well against Calvin ago when they played at Saint ball,” Meyers said. “ Jolie blocks on their home court.” M ary’s. They won in a four the ball, which has helped our Schroeder-Biek said. “ We have game series of 15-7, 7-15, 15-7. offense”. to play intensely and maintain While the Belles have improved Friday the Belles face off our focus throughout the over the season, so have the against Calvin College. It is the match.” Hornets. “We were flat against Kalamazoo in the first and third games,” Schroeder-Biek said. “The second game was much better. We served well.” Denise Langolis and Jamie Dineen each served two aces. Communication was a prob­ lem for the Belles, said outside hitter Angie Meyers. KRISTINE KAAI/The Observer “ We have our good games one hit wonders are the Outside hitter Mary Carla Christopher prepares to make a where we cannot stop talking on spike. The Belles dropped their match against Kalamazoo. the court,” said Meyers. “Then by-product of speculation. FRIENDS WORLD PROGRAM

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F o o t b a l l Safety Sapp plays many different roles for Irish

By KATHLEEN O ’BRIEN Associate Sports Editor

Sophomore strong safety Gerome Sapp is content stretching like Silly Putty into any position the Irish need him to play. “I’m kind of like a rubber band man,” Sapp said. “I do whatever they ask me to.” So far, one of his biggest roles has been on special teams, where the Irish rely on Sapp to chase down opposing players on kickoff and punt returns. “I play a major factor in special teams,” Sapp said. “As of right now, I’m leading the team in special teams points.” As a freshman, Sapp made 164 special teams appearances. He’s maintained his playing time on special teams this year as Notre Dame’s special teams unit has become the program’s forte. “Our coaches are really preparing us for what we have to do, so we’ll be ready for any­ thing that they [opposing teams] can possibly think of to come at us.” he said. While he enjoys special teams since it allows him to help the team, defense is his preferred position. “I like defense better,” Sapp said. “In high school, I felt like I was part of the defense, and at any minute, I could play a part in the game. Special teams offers the same things, but defense I love.” Last year, Sapp saw action in the secondary against Kansas, Michigan State, Oklahoma and Stanford. Against Michigan State, he came through with a pass interception, and in the game with Stanford, he made what he consid­ ers his best play to date. “In the Stanford game last year, on a punt I ran down Troy Walters, the guy that broke all the PAC-10 records, from behind and tackled him,” Sapp said. “The camera was zoomed in on me, and my mom saw it and called me when I got back. That’s probably one of my highlights.” Most of the time, though, he found himself watching then-seniors A’Jani Sanders and Deke Cooper. That came as a big adjustment for Sapp. As a PETER RICHARDSONZThe Observer Strong safety Gerome Sapp looks to make a play on a kickoff against Stanford. The sophomore has been a see FOOTBALL/page 16 special teams standout this season and leads the team in special teams points.

College football 2000 — the real political race

After a head to head battle I must be talking about the one loss teams like Northwestern almost be worth a few extra wins. exactly what happened,” he said. between two worthy opponents, a presidential debate last night, and North Carolina State are Sure a team still has to go out and “You just don't have time to follow spokesman right? ranked 17th and 26th, respective­ win all its games but if its not it. It’s not like I am going home for one of Wrong. ly- highly ranked at the beginning, it and reading those newspapers the sides I was talking about Bobby If Bobby can sweet talk the vot­ probably just won’t be highly and following it and looking at immediate­ Bowden and the Florida State ers into keeping his one-loss team ranked at the end. Just ask who’s injured and who isn’t. You ly jumps on Seminoles. After his team’s loss to ranked near the top, he can Tulane or Marshall. All they did are just trying to try and evaluate television Miami last Saturday, Bowden increase his chances of going to a was win all their games in a sea­ it. It’s an inexact deal.” and says went on television and told BCS bowl while other one-loss son and neither team got even a A team like Texas can use that that his side America that he didn’t see any teams are left out in the cold. If second look from the BCS. inexact deal to recover from some will win the reason why a team with one loss both Northwestern and Florida Irish head coach Bob Davie said bad losses thanks to a high pre­ battle. In a couldn’t win the national champi­ State end up with two losses and he only spends about 20 minutes season ranking. The coaches poll process onship. neither team wins its respective filling out his poll every Saturday rated Texas at No. 8 while the AP commonly Mike Connolly And of course Bobby is right. A conference, who do you think will night. He just doesn’t have enough poll pegged the Longhorns as the known as team with one loss can still win be ranked higher? time to look at every team, evalu­ No. 7 team; two writers even gave spin doctor­ the national title if that team was Florida State will always get the ate their pluses and minuses and Texas first place votes. ing that O u tsid e rated highly enough in the presea­ benefit of the doubt in rankings make informed decisions. His pri­ Now fives games and two losses spokesman L o o kin g In son polls. One-loss teams like over teams with identical record mary job is to get his team ready later, the Longhorns are still in tries to con­ Florida State and Miami are still — no matter who each team lost for next week, not figure; out if the top 25 while 4-1 North vince the ranked in the top 10 of both the to — because Florida State always Oregon State is for real or not. Carolina State can only scratch its voters that his side will win in the ESPN coaches poll and the has a high preseason ranking. “You use your experiences over end. Associated Press poll. Meanwhile, And that preseason ranking can the last 20 years more so than sec POLLS/page 15

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