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Volume 46, Issue 27 | wednesday, september 26, 2012 | ndsmcobserver.com Excise arrests skyrocket on electric gameday Police report 72 Weather fails to weekend arrests put a damper on on 99 charges Irish victory

By MEGAN DOYLE By KRISTEN DURBIN Managing Editor News Editor

As the Indiana State Excise Notre Dame’s victory in Police continue their Intensified its second home night game College Enforcement (ICE) ini- in 20 years capped a “hugely tiative in South Bend, their of- successful weekend” of fes- ficers made more than 14 times tivities celebrating the 125th as many arrests during the year of Notre Dame football, Michigan game weekend than said director of gameday op- the first home football weekend erations Mike Seamon. against Purdue. “Being the second year Excise officers arrested 72 in- in a row with a night game, dividuals on 99 charges Friday we saw noticeable improve- and Saturday, according to a ments this year versus even press release issued by public last year’s game against information officer Corporal USC,” Seamon said. “As a Travis Thickstun this week. campus, we’re getting used The officers arrested five peo- to having night games ev- ple on nine charges during the ery season, and I think that home football game against showed between year one Purdue on Sept. 8. and year two.” On Friday, excise officers ar- The team’s undefeated re- rested 31 people on 46 charges, cord and the prime rivalry the release stated. Those arrests matchup against regional included 18 adults who were opponent Michigan drew an furnishing alcohol to a minor. estimated 140,000 people to During tailgating around cam- campus on game day, Seamon pus Saturday, officers arrested said, and fans descended

see EXCISE PAGE 6 see GAME PAGE 5 JAQUELINE O’NEILL | The Observer Speaker discusses empathy, violence 5K race Visiting pyschologist emphasizes importance of forgiveness among victims raises By CHRISTIAN MYERS she had read about while in News Writer South Africa. “It is a pleasure to be here Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, at your University for the first funds psychologist and senior time,” she said. research professor at the Gobodo-Madikizela said By SARAH SWIDERSKI University of the Free State in she has spent more than 10 News Writer Bloemfontein, South Africa, years exploring the nature of spoke Tuesday about her forgiveness following trau- Saint Mary’s College Dance research on empathy and matic experiences, especial- Marathon, a yearlong fundrais- forgiveness in the wake of ly the experience of South ing project for Riley Hospital for large-scale violence. Held Africans in the aftermath of Children, is hosting a 5-kilometer in the Hesburgh Center for apartheid. (5K) race tonight at 6:30 p.m. to International Studies, the lec- “Increasingly, I’ve been in- raise money for the hospital and ture titled “From South Africa terested in the internal psy- to promote the final dance mara- with Love and Forgiveness: chological dynamics behind thon in March. The Journey Through forgiveness,” she said. While preregistration took place Violence and Back,” was spon- Some victims reach out last week, people can still sign up sored by the Kroc Institute for to perpetrators as a means anytime between 6 and 6:30 p.m. International Peace Studies. of working through their at the race start, which is located Gobodo-Madikizela said trauma through forgiveness, SARAH O’CONNOR | The Observer by the Saint Mary’s softball fields. that she was happy to have the Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, senior research professor at the University opportunity to visit a place see LOVE PAGE 6 of the Free State in South Africa, speaks Tuesday. see FT5K PAGE 6

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By MADDIE DALY students to see real-time data, in- McGlinn sophomore Caroline By CAROLINE STICKELL a moral obligation to examine News Writer cluding comparisons with other Fullam said she sees the compe- News Writer that ways that religion abets vio- dorms. The dashboard was de- tition as a great opportunity for lence and to change these ways,” The Kill-a-Watt competition, signed with social media in mind the campus to come together and Members of the Saint Mary’s Carroll said. “The obligation to the first dorm energy competi- and students can chat with each try to change negative behaviors. community heard author do this is universal.” tion of the year, has officially be- other about the competition. “I think it is a great idea to have James Carroll speak at the 2012 Carroll explored the way secu- gun on campus for Notre Dame’s One feature of the website is Energy Week to raise awareness. Christian Culture Lecture on lar culture can trivialize belief. annual Energy Week. similar to Facebook’s “Like” sys- Also, since it is a competition, Tuesday night. He said the reforms in Vatican II Rachel Novick, who oversees tem. Students can “commit” to Notre Dame students will really The Christian Culture Lecture were needed “to the core of the the competition for the Office certain habits that will reduce get into it,” Fullam said. “Even series, held in conjunction with Church.” of Sustainability, said this week electricity use. Some of these though McGlinn is third to last the Department of Humanistic Carroll said Vatican II repre- is held to encourage students in the competition right now, we Studies, presents a preeminent sented a landmark shift in the across campus to reduce their “I am glad to see still have time to spread the word figure in the humanities. The Church’s attitudes. energy consumption by hosting us focusing so around the dorm and win.” speaker explores an aspect of the “The Church’s worldview the events for the week. The com- much on waste This is the University’s sixth Christian dimension of Western changed and static scholasticism petition began Sunday and runs annual Energy Week, which is culture. developed into active participa- through Saturday. reduction here co-sponsored by the Student Carroll, an award winning tion and exploration of faith,” “Dorms are judged by what on campus Advisory Board for the Center for nonfiction and fiction writer, gave Carroll said. “The doctrine was percent they can reduce their because we really Sustainable Energy and GreeND. a lecture titled “The Reforming extensively developed and the electricity usage from the base- do have the In addition to the dorm energy Dimension of Christianity in Church’s perspective of truth line, which is a typical week dur- competition, events for the week Western Culture and Beyond.” changed.” ing the semester,” Novick said. power to make a include guest speakers from en- Carroll has written many The 50th anniversary of Novick said certain dorms difference.” ergy companies, a tour of Notre notable books; among them Vatican II, Carroll said, still marks seem to be taking the compe- Caroline Fullman Dame’s power plant, a faculty are his memoir, “An American a beginning and not an end. tition very seriously, namely sophomore forum and a community Energy Requiem” and his novels, “The “The changes Vatican II Howard Hall, Fisher Hall and Day tour. The tour also offers the City Below” and “Secret Father,” brought to our Church go deep Carroll Hall — the top three include using a desk lamp in- option to travel by bike instead both of which were named into the Christian imagina- dorms as of Tuesday. stead of an overhead light, using of bus to emphasize the impor- Notable Books of the Year by The tion. When there is resistance “There is a double prize for natural daylight as much as pos- tance of saving energy. New York Times. In the most cur- to Vatican II, this is good news the winning dorm. They will re- sible and adjusting computer set- “Notre Dame students have rent version of “Vatican II: The because people understand how ceive a chalk-talk with coach Jeff tings to reduce energy use during come together for so many great Essential Texts,” published ear- deep the changes to our faith go,” Jackson of Notre Dame men’s inactivity. causes in the past,” Fullam said. lier this month, Carroll and Pope he said. hockey for the whole dorm plus The dashboard also allows stu- “I am glad to see us focusing so Benedict XVI wrote introduc- Carroll closed with a call for $1,500 worth of Energy Star ap- dents to view how much energy much on waste reduction here tions to the text. Christians to follow the authentic pliances from GE,” Novick said. has been saved during the com- on campus because we really In the lecture, Carroll ad- and loving Jesus. Students can track their petition. As of Tuesday, the cam- do have the potential to make a dresses the need for reform that “The first followers of Jesus did dorm’s progress online with pus has averted 21,128 pounds difference.” the Second Vatican Council ad- not follow doctrine, but disciple- Notre Dame’s energy dashboard, of carbon dioxide emissions and dressed, as well as the role of ship. [The disciples] imitated first put into use in the spring of saved 15,091 kilowatt-hours of Contact Maddie Daly at Vatican II 50 years later. Jesus more than worshipped 2011. This interactive site allows energy. [email protected] “We must reconcile the chal- him,” he said. lenge of bringing one’s tradition- “The key to the true meaning Paid Advertisement al faith with all its treasures into of Christianity and the reform of the age of reason,” Carroll said. Christianity is through the imi- Carroll explored the reforma- tation of Jesus. 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“Seeing people wearing the 5K FT5K T-shirt throughout campus really Continued from page 1 raises awareness. It’s just really cool to see campus get involved Race-day registration costs $5. with Dance Marathon,” Kellogg Any students, faculty or staff from said. Saint Mary’s, Notre Dame and As an added incentive to par- Holy Cross may participate. The ticipate, a gift card to a local busi- event is also open to the public. ness will be given to the top three Senior Amy Tiberi, Dance female and male finishers of the Marathon president, said the event race. was part of a growing tradition. “I planned this event last year “This will be our sixth year do- and this year and now I am one of ing the 5K,” Tiberi said. the vice presidents and it’s really The Dance Marathon fund- cool to see directing and seeing raiser at Saint Mary’s College be- the dynamics [of the 5K],” Kellogg gan eight years ago and the 5K said. has been a part of the fundraising Tiberi said Dance Marathon will efforts for a majority of the pro- host other events this fall to raise gram’s existence. funds and awareness for Riley. “[The 5K] used to be called Trots “On Nov. 1, we are having a ben- for Tots but we decided to call it efit concert on campus [and] in FT5K because it is for the kids,” October we are having dancer reg- Kate Kellogg, Dance Marathon co- istration,” Tiberi said. “I think it’s a vice president, said. “[The name] great event to come out to because really embodies our mission state- people are exercising and enjoy- ment and what we stand for.” ing the great weather .… People Tiberi said about 90 people par- would be doing that anyways, so ticipated in last year’s race. There why not do both by supporting a are currently 85 runners regis- good cause?” tered, but she said she hopes that number will increase with race- Contact Sarah Swiderski at day registration. [email protected] 4 The observer | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS Students intern at Cannes Film Festival

By MEGHAN THOMASSEN and arts and letters pre-health festival. centered,” she said. “And it’s Pavilion website and will be News Writer major, said the research and “It was a lot of fun being able really hard to feel centered at part of their programming for fundraising involved helped to put on a tuxedo, go on the Cannes, it was nice to feel like future interns. A team of eight Notre Dame him understand what inde- red carpet and see a French a center point at which you “The American Pavilion will film, television and theatre pendent filmmaking is like. film, go to a nice French din- can feel at home on the French be traveling to multiple col- students lived a filmmaker’s “Very few people actually ner and experience the Cannes Riviera.” leges and universities across dream this summer when get to go there due to financial nightlife,” he said. “I got to ex- Producing the documentary the US and will be showing the they documented the Cannes constraints,” Erker said. “We perience what the Cannes fes- made Eshun more focused on documentary to other film- International Film Festival as a got to go and see the festival tival is all about, which is work her major and her career, she makers,” he said. “It allows in- part of the American Pavilion’s while creating a short docu- hard, play hard. Seeing celeb- said. terns to see what the Cannes internship program. mentary we feel the University rities was [also] a lot of fun. “When you’re stressing experience is really like.” Nicole Timmerman, a senior can be proud of.” Maybe one day I’ll be walking about editing something and The project helped spread film, television and theatre The students went through on the carpet in the same sort it’s 5 a.m. and you haven’t got- Notre Dame’s name in the major, was one of the students the typical internship ex- of fashion.” ten anywhere, having done my filmmaking world. accepted into the American perience at the American Zuri Eshun, a junior film, own film, it kind of fuels the “We became known as that Pavilion’s program. She said Pavilion while they made their theater and television major, drive,” she said. “This is an ac- Notre Dame group,” he said. after the group heard the documentary. said the group had to reach tual industry that you can be “[Among] all these other stu- news, Erin Moffit, one of the “They taught us how to get out to several organizations successful in if you work hard. dents from typical film univer- members, approached film, the most out of our Cannes to get enough funding for the You have to love what you do to sities, like USC and UCLA, they television and theatre profes- experiences. The key was net- project. be successful in these majors.” said, ‘Oh there’s a Notre Dame sor Aaron Magnan-Park with working,” he said. “You have “Just that experience [of] pre- The team had a number of presence in the international the idea to produce a docu- you to put up your very best ef- paring to go made you realize supporters at the University, film market?’” mentary about the Cannes fort to meet different filmmak- how much goes into produc- including Institute for Erker said the Cannes expe- experience. ers and meet each other, since ing a film or a documentary,” Scholarship in the Liberal rience solidified his choice to “It all started with Erin we’re all going into film.” Eshun said. “It makes you want Arts, the Nanovic Institute, enter into the entertainment Moffit,” Timmerman said. Erker said they worked 10- to do it … Finally hearing that the Center for Undergraduate industry. “Erin went to Professor to 12-hour workdays on top you have enough to go makes it Scholarly Research, the Center “I knew I wanted to be in film Magnan-Park about the proj- of their regular internship all worth it.” for Creative Computing, the or television in some aspect, ect and developed and pro- activities. For Eshun, one of her favor- College of Arts and Letters, but [I] have been too afraid to duced it. “We definitely had a higher ite memories came on Erker’s Campus Ministry and the take the jump,” he said. “But She said attending the pre- workload a lot of the other in- birthday. Film, Television and Theatre now that I’ve had this Cannes mieres was the highlight of her terns, but we all managed to “We were eating desserts, department. experience I know people Cannes experiences. work it out,” he said. “We still and even in the midst of every- “There were so many we make it and get to have these “We got to sit in a theater with got to go to films, dress up and thing that was going on, even can’t even keep track of them,” great experiences in their life Shia LaBeouf and Tom Hardy,” go out. We really did get to ex- with all the shooting we had Erker said. “We owe thanks to and I want to be a part of that.” she said. “It was surreal.” perience the city.” to do and staying up late and a lot of these organizations.” Collin Erker, a senior film, The group also celebrated going to premieres and log- He said the film should be Contact Meghan Thomassen at television and theatre major Erker’s birthday during the ging footage it felt like it was released soon on the American [email protected]

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By ADAM LLORENS Office — Corbett and her parishes and Siegfried Hall’s News Writer group have made significant Day of Man.” progress. The group’s goal is to mar- This semester for her proj- “We’ve been working ket the donation campaign to ect management class, se- through all different kinds of students, faculty and South nior Caroline Corbett and her marketing avenues, includ- Bend residents. group will market a partner- ing Scholastic, DeBartolo “We also want this to be a ship between St. Michael’s Performing Arts Center, dorm sustainable program, not just Laundry and the South Bend a drive,” Corbett said. “We’ve Center for the Homeless to been working with Student provide clothes to the im- “There are all Council to see if this can be a poverished. This project will kinds of donation student-run project for years allow students to have real drives year to come.” KIRBY MCKENNA | The Observer world experiences and also round, but I Corbett said the group Students sing the “Alma Mater” and celebrate the football team’s win serve those who are in need. would like the campaign to against Michigan on Saturday evening. “Professor Angst presented hope this will be be seasonal — meaning a our class different ideas that something that push for cold weather gear Vitale, was a highlight of the people have come to him will be around during the winter and suits Game weekend’s festivities. Continued from page 1 with,” Corbett said. “This was a long time. for fall and spring, which are “The pep rally was incred- just one that we as a group peak job interview times. on campus in high numbers ible and had a great posi- were the most interested in.” Whenever you “There are all kinds of do- throughout the weekend. tive emotion. To be on such Corbett said St. Michael’s get your clothes nation drives year round, “We had record crowds at a historic site where Knute and the Center for the cleaned by St. but I hope this will be some- the band concert, and there Rockne and his team used Homeless already had the Michael’s, we thing that will be around were a lot of people tailgat- to practice way back in the idea for collaboration and for a long time,” Corbett ing in parking lots and tak- day and for the team to come just needed assistance with want people to said. “Whenever you get ing in all the pageantry,” he back there was really great,” promoting the campaign. be reminded that your clothes cleaned by St. said. “We knew the Stadium Seamon said. “Having Ara To contribute, people can they can donate Michael’s, we want people was completely sold out, but Parseghian back and honor- bring in clothes, towels and and help out the to be reminded that they a lot of people not attend- ing him was very special, and sheets to St. Michael’s to be can donate and help out ing the game were still leav- people loved seeing him.” given to the Center for the homeless people the homeless people at the ing campus when the game Thousands of fans in at- Homeless. Corbett said St. at the shelter.” shelter.” started after spending the tendance at the game also Michael’s has agreed to wash Caroline Corbett Though the official cam- day there.” honored current Notre Dame dirty clothes and make slight Senior paign has not begun, stu- Seamon said the game’s linebacker and Hawaii native alterations for donations if dents can begin to donate crowd was one of the largest Manti Te’o by wearing leis as needed. donation boxes, Martin’s clothes at the St. Michael’s in Notre Dame history. Total a show of support in the wake Along with three women Supermarkets, the Hammes Distribution Center. numbers were unavailable of the deaths of his grand- — one from St. Michael’s, the Bookstore and the University at press time, though atten- mother and girlfriend. Center for the Homeless and Park Mall,” Corbett said. “We Contact Adam Llorens at dance was tallied at Notre “Everyone was surprised at the Notre Dame Development also want to get with local [email protected] Dame Stadium’s official ca- the number of non-students pacity of 80,795. Despite wearing leis at the game Paid Advertisement the challenges a mid-after- to pay tribute to Manti,” noon storm front presented, Seamon said. “That was one Seamon said the game went of those special Notre Dame off nearly without a hitch. moments, so to witness that “We were luckily able to and be there to support one dodge the lake-effect rain of our own is what being part showers that popped up all of the Notre Dame family is around us Saturday night all about.” during the game,” he said. In spite of the extend- “They never made it to ed game day, Notre Dame campus, which was a huge Security Police (NDSP) Chief blessing.” Phil Johnson said his depart- As for challenges specific ment did not arrest signifi- to a night game, Seamon said cantly more people than a post-game traffic was more traditional game day. difficult to manage than at a NDSP arrested seven peo- normal afternoon game. ple outside the Stadium on “After typical home games Saturday, including three with 3:30 [p.m.] kickoffs, for liquor law violations, two people go to Mass, eat din- for criminal trespass and ner, tailgate or go back to see two for public intoxication. their kids in their dorms. But Inside the Stadium, police getting done at 11:30 [p.m.] arrested one person for pub- after a great game meant ev- lic intoxication. eryone was incentivized to Though night games re- stay until the end and want- quire more collaboration ed to leave at the same time,” on the part of everyone in- he said. “It took a long time to volved, Seamon said the pay- clear the traffic, but we knew off in showcasing the best it would and we did it to the of the University makes the best of our ability.” hard work worth it. Aside from being a night “[Night games] make lon- game, this particular game ger days for everyone, but held special meaning in the it’s a labor of love,” he said. context of the ongoing cel- “Whether you are a police ebration of the 125th an- officer, concession stand niversary of Notre Dame worker or usher, people enjoy football, Seamon said. Friday the game and take pride and evening’s pep rally, featur- ownership of their jobs on ing former Irish coach Ara gameday.” Parseghian, the 1977 na- tional championship team Contact Kristen Durbin at and ESPN commentator Dick [email protected] 6 The observer | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS

Love Forgiveness, however, is Continued from page 1 not really about the victims healing, but rather a connec- Gobodo-Madikizela said. tion with and empathy for the “We’ve witnessed and con- perpetrator of the crime, she tinue to witness victims and said. children of victims who seek “Forgiveness is not a self- out perpetrators in order to ish thing. It’s a concern for forgive them,” she said. others,” Gobodo-Madikizela The willingness of victims said. “Perpetrators dehuman- to forgive their persecutors is ize themselves when they counterintuitive, but Gobodo- engage in these actions that Madikizela said it does hap- dehumanize another. The pen and is very important to importance of forgiveness is the victims, she said. found in these situations of “Nothing could be more real suffering and violence.” than an expression of forgive- She said empathy, as a hu- ness from one of these people man connection between who have suffered atrocities,” victim and perpetrator, is im- she said. portant to both parties. She said one of the most “Empathy is the critical powerful means of reconcili- point. It is at the center of for- SARAH O’CONNOR | The Observer ation is public acknowledge- giveness on one side and re- Psychologist Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela speaks Tuesday evening about the necessity of forgiveness ment of the injustice by both morse on the other,” she said. among victims after they experience traumatic events. parties. Gobodo-Madikizela said “I have become aware of the some of the victims she between people. direction of the body as a site reentering the national dis- potential for public acknowl- worked with, a group of moth- “‘Inimba’ emerged as a of forging human links across course, Gobodo-Madikizela edgement to restore the hu- ers, experienced a physiologi- cultural word in a cultur- time and space,” she said. added. She said new difficul- manity of survivors,” she said. cal response to exchanging al context, but I think it is After the end of apartheid, ties muso be addressed with a “Survivors recover a sense of stories with the perpetrator. more universal,” Gobodo- Gobodo-Madikizela said hopeful attitude. agency as they reclaim their She said their empathy cor- Madikizela said. “‘Inimba’ is her work with the Truth and “The journey is not over voice.” responded to a bodily expe- a human concept. The ma- Reconciliation Commission yet. New challenges unfold Gobodo-Madikizela said rience of connectedness that ternal body as a metaphor brought victims and persecu- in South Africa, sometimes forgiveness helps the victims centered on the womb. for a human embodiment of tors together to help her coun- on a weekly basis,” Gobodo- regain their dignity by revers- She said the women de- empathy.” try heal. Madikizela said. “We must ing the dynamic of victim and scribed the feeling with the She said her idea of “in- She said South Africa has press on with hope. I’m talk- perpetrator. word “inimba,” which very imba” is not gender-specific, come a long way in terms of ing about the horizon of hope “It’s a point of empower- roughly translates to the um- but rather a means of under- reconciliation, but there are that came to fruition with ment for the victims, a turn- bilical cord. standing the ability of hu- new problems facing the coun- the Truth and Reconciliation ing of the tables if you will. This connection between mans to recognize others as try. The country is struggling Commission.” The victims have the power to bodily sensation and empathy fellow humans. economically and suffering give or not give the perpetra- reflects the interconnected- “The body, be it maternal from a lack of honest leader- Contact Christian Myers at tors what they want,” she said. ness both within a person and or paternal, points us in the ship and issues of race are [email protected]

Officers from the Excise Police and other false information to non-football weekends.” directly. Excise were present at that summit. officers. He had a [blood alco- While excise police have Rocheleau meets with rep- Continued from page 1 Rocheleau said he also sent hol content] of .16 percent and upped the number of arrests in resentatives from those local 41 people on 53 charges. emails to the student body to will face charges for illegal the area and reported evasive law enforcement agencies and Notre Dame Security Police advise them on staying safe consumption, false informing student behavior during tail- Excise Police three times each (NDSP) also reported eight ar- off campus and during game and possession of false ID.” gating, Rocheleau said he has year. rests by its own officers on vari- weekends. Rocheleau said Excise of- heard of only positive interac- “Their message is basically if ous charges on Saturday. “From the different stories ficers do not always book in- tions between students and you’re under the age of 21, you The majority of the individu- we heard about the ICE pro- dividuals into jail when they South Bend Police Department should not be consuming alco- als charged by the Excise Police gram that they had enacted make arrests. Rather, they is- and St. Joseph County Police hol, going into liquor stores or were minors for illegal con- [at Notre Dame] and seeing sue drinking tickets and cita- Department officers. He en- going into bars,” he said. sumption or possession of al- that [Indiana University] and tions, though they can issue couraged any students with cohol, the release stated. Eight [Purdue University] had also multiple charges at one time complaints about treatment Contact Megan Doyle at of those 45 individuals charged been visited by Excise Police, for different offenses. from police to contact him [email protected] were less than 18 years old. I anticipated them coming to “Excise uses the word ‘arrest’ “Excise officers also cited six campus, which is why we tried in terms of a ticket,” Rocheleau Paid Advertisement minors for possession of false to sort of warn the student said. “While there could have ID,” the release stated. “Two body by sending out the emails been students incarcerated … people were arrested for public to every student if they’re un- a lot of it depends on the cir- intoxication, two for resisting derage to watch out for the cumstances and how the stu- law enforcement and one on a Excise Police, to make sure dent has been interacting with drug-related charge.” they’re being responsible and police.” Other citations included ju- safe … [and] informing stu- Indiana State Excise Police, a venile in possession of tobacco, dents that if they are underage division of the Indiana Alcohol disorderly conduct, false in- they should not be consuming and Tobacco Commission, forming, false government ID alcohol,” he said. added Notre Dame to their and various traffic violations. The release from Thickstun ICE initiative this year. The Student body president cited several instances of stu- new program targets college Brett Rocheleau said students dents who were uncooperative campuses to reduce underage should be honest and respect- when dealing with excise of- drinking, and Excise officers ful if approached by a police ficers. Thickstun could not be also have a presence at five officer. reached for further comment other universities in the state, “If anyone gets approached on the weekend’s arrests. including Butler University, by a police officer, please “A male juvenile ran from Indiana University and Purdue be respectful and comply,” officers as they were speak- University. Rocheleau said. “I know there ing with a group of people in Rocheleau said the Excise are some instances where the tailgate lots,” the release officers will continue to have people got tickets for refusing stated. “He was caught and a presence in the South Bend to cooperate or handing over a found to have a [blood alcohol area, even during the upcom- fake ID.” content] of .07 percent. He was ing bye weekend and away Student government hosted cited and was released to his game weekends. a safety summit with local and mother after she was cited for “They are focused on li- state police officers at the be- furnishing alcohol to a minor. quor stores as well as bars,” he ginning of the school year to “Another male was ar- said. “They want to make sure inform students about how to rested after giving a false that no one underage is going interact with law enforcement. Pennsylvania driver’s license into liquor stores and bars on News ndsmcobserver.com | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 | The Observer 7 Airline industry Legislation allowing makes changes driverless cars passes

Associated Press number of scheduled domestic flights by 14 percent between WASHINGTON — Airline June 2007 and June 2012, the passengers can expect fewer report said. As a result, flights carriers to choose from, fewer have fewer empty seats and air- flights to smaller cities and lines have been able to increase more baggage and other fees fares, especially on short-haul as the industry continues to flights. grapple with high fuel prices Last year, the industry at- and a weak economy, according tempted 22 fare increases, of to a government report released which 11 were successful, the Tuesday. report said. Airfare increases The airline industry is still are considered successful if in transition after a tumultu- competitors also adopt an in- ous decade in which bank- crease. If there’s not widespread ruptcies and mergers cut the matching by other airlines, the number of airlines accounting result is usually a withdrawal for the bulk of domestic flights of the original increase. So far in half, to just five: American, this year airlines have attempt- Delta, Southwest, United and ed eight fare increases, four of

US Airways, the report by the which have been successful, AP Department of Transportation’s the report said. California Governor Jerry Brown, center, hands his pen to Google co-founder Sergey Brin, right, after sign- inspector general said. If US Since 2008, airlines have ing a bill for driverless cars at Google headquaters as state senator Alex Padilla, left, looks on. Airways and American — also supplemented their fares which are in merger discus- by charging a wide range of Associated Press self-driving without an acci- computers, sensors and other sions — were to combine, that fees for services that in most dent, according to Google. technology to operate inde- would drop to four. cases used to be free. Baggage MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. “I think the self-driving car pendently, but a human driv- There are dozens of other fees alone contributed $2.7 — Gov. Jerry Brown rode to can really dramatically im- er can override the autopilot airlines in the U.S., but collec- billion in added revenue to Google headquarters in a self- prove the quality of life for function and take control of tively those smaller carriers ac- airlines last year. Besides fees driven Toyota Prius before everyone,” Google co-founder the vehicle at any time. count for less than 15 percent of for checked bags, at least two signing legislation Tuesday Sergei Brin said. With smartphone-wielding total passenger traffic. Twelve airlines — Allegiant and Spirit that will pave the way for driv- The Alliance of Automobile drivers more distracted than years ago, there were ten ma- — now charge passengers for erless cars in California. Manufacturers expressed con- ever, backers say robotic ve- jor U.S. airlines accounting for carry-on bags. The bill by Democratic Sen. cern that California is moving hicles have the potential to 90 percent of domestic flights. As a result of these trends, the Alex Padilla will establish too quickly to embrace self- make roads significantly safer, But high fuel prices, the 2008 industry in general has become safety and performance reg- driving cars. noting that nearly all car ac- recession and a slow economic profitable again after years ulations to test and operate “Currently, autos are de- cidents are a result of human recovery have taken a toll, the of red ink. And having fewer autonomous vehicles on state signed to be operated by people error. report said. flights has resulted in a drop in roads and highways. who carry the responsibility to The legislation requires In 2000, fuel costs were just flight delays and cancellations. “Today we’re looking at sci- maintain control and safely the California Department of 10 percent of airline operating “The good news is that the ence fiction becoming tomor- operate the vehicle,” the trade Motor Vehicles to draft regula- expenses. Fuel costs peaked at (carrier) consolidation and an- row’s reality — the self-driving group said in a statement. tions for autonomous vehicles 40 percent of expenses in 2008, cillary fee revenue stream have car,” Brown said. “Unfortunately this legislation by Jan. 1, 2015. Currently, state outdistancing payroll as the stabilized the airline industry,” Google has been developing lacks any provision protect- law doesn’t mention self-driv- airlines’ biggest expense. Last said Kevin Mitchell, chair- autonomous car technology ing an automaker whose car is ing cars because the technol- year, fuel accounted for 35 per- man of the Business Travel and lobbying for the regula- converted to an autonomous ogy is so new. cent of expenses. Coalition, which represents tions. The company’s fleet of operation vehicle without the The regulations would allow Less competition has enabled corporate travel managers. a dozen computer-controlled consent or even knowledge of vehicles to operate autono- airlines to try to offset higher “The bad news is airlines can vehicles — mostly Priuses that auto manufacturer.” mously, but a licensed driver costs by eliminating less prof- disregard consumers’ interests equipped with self-driving Autonomous cars, which would still need to sit behind itable flights to smaller cities, much more easily when there technology — has logged could be sold commercially the wheel to serve as a backup the report said. Airlines cut the are fewer carriers.” more than 300,000 miles of within the next decade, use operator in case of emergency.

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There are no plans million in its fiscal first quar- shows from major studios in- for an unlimited streaming ter. Sales of digital content cluding HBO, Sony Pictures, service similar to Netflix Inc. surged 46 percent. This con- Viacom and Warner Brothers. Barnes & Noble, the largest tent includes digital books, The move into video puts traditional U.S. bookseller, digital newsstand and the Barnes & Noble more directly is facing tough competition apps business. into competition with other from online retailers such as Barnes & Noble has 689 online video providers, in- Amazon.com, which sells the stores in the U.S. The com- cluding Amazon.com and Kindle tables and e-readers, as pany’s stock fell 3.7 percent Apple Inc. consumers increasingly move to close at $12.26 Tuesday, af- Users will be able to down- away from traditional books in ter rising as high as $13.61 in load videos and view them on favor of electronic books, and morning trading. 8 The observer | WednesdAY, september 26, 2012 | ndsmcobserver.com Inside Column Frivolity left and right is commonplace. No candidate aims to win President Obama has not earned reelec- John Sandberg The lost 100 percent of the vote, despite what he or tion. This president, the one with the in- Fisherman’s Musings she says in public. spiring story and all that charisma and the If you’re in the mood to launch criti- best intentions, has governed over three department Last week was it. cisms, aim for our electoral system, the and a half years of increased spending, It was the final straw. The last nail in the nature of which encourages presidential mounting debt and static unemployment. coffin. The straw that broke the camel’s candidates to focus on large swaths of the Republicans are struggling in an election Laura Laws back. Maybe it was the straw that put the population seen as “winnable” while dis- they should be winning and a Democratic Graphics final nail in the camel’s coffin. regarding other significant portions of the president appears closer to reelection, not Pick whatever cliché you want, but last population. because he has earned it, but because the My figure drawing teacher gets coffee week was it. So why did last week put me over the GOP has effectively been framed as the at Starbucks in LaFun every morning. Last week I admitted this is never going edge? worse of two options. One day he came to class and told us to be the presidential election I had hoped Because the race for the White House Romney’s running mate, Paul Ryan, has about his barista that particular day. for. has been relegated to a ‘gotcha’ moment repeatedly said this is not a common elec- She asked if he was a student. I’m guess- Instead, I conceded the 2012 campaign captured by a grainy video taken from a tion — that the choice we make for presi- ing he laughed at that and said no, he will remain what is has been all along: an cell phone four months ago. dent in 2012 is much more significant than taught drawing and painting. This girl, embarrassing fight to November, eventu- Because an online article detailing the any choice in recent decades. allegedly, was amazed and said some- ally ending with one mud-spattered candi- disorganized nature of Romney’s cam- Then why does 2012 feel like politics as thing to the effect of, “Oh, cool! I didn’t date left standing and thousands of writers, paign, founded almost entirely on un- usual? know we had that!” and he responded, bloggers and TV personalities trying to named sources, can dominate the news I refuse to describe this year’s election “Umm, we have an art department.” At catch their collective breath. cycle for days. as a choice between the lesser of two evils this she was all “Nuh uh! No we don’t!” Mitt Romney’s now infamous remark Because Wednesday’s New York Times because neither Romney nor Obama is evil. Jason probably felt like responding “No, that 47 percent of Americans are “depen- opinion section chose to publish an 800- At each of their cores is a genuine desire for you’re right. I lied. I haven’t devoted dent on government, see themselves as word Romney screed, despite the fact it a better country. a chunk of my life to the Notre Dame victims (and) believe the government has provided no fresh insight. It was a dumbed- But both are too easily tempted to use Department of Art, Art History and a responsibility to care for them” was in- down rehashing of the criticisms we’ve all the petty press for what it is good at: drag- Design. I just come in everyday at 8 sensitive. It was belittling and inaccurate. It heard for months. Maureen Dowd’s piece, ging nonsense into the spotlight under the a.m. to get coffee and then bum around was regrettable and inexcusable. in which she managed to call Romney ‘stu- guise of news, all to distract voters from the campus, sleeping in the bushes and But I’d guess it’s not the first time some- pid’ twice in the span of three sentences, real issues at stake. chasing squirrels. I just made up that thing insensitive and stupid was said inside could easily have been written by a well- Uninspiring candidates, trivial press, art professor crap.” But being somewhat a private fundraiser for either party’s big spoken ninth grader instead of a Pulitzer and too many voters still trying to wade tactful, he said something like, “No re- wigs, and I guarantee it won’t be the last. Prize winner at the world’s most highly through a pool of doubt by the time ally. Our building, Riley, it’s connected Romney was in the process of making a regarded newspaper. November arrives. Such is the embar- to Nieuwland.” To which she continued larger point about the strategy of his cam- We deserve more accountability and rassing reality of the 2012 presidential to look skeptical. paign: He is focused mainly on winning more substance. campaign. As much as I laugh, this conversation over the small percentage of independent Romney and President Obama have also makes me a little sad. I think our voters who are trying to determine which each framed this election as a choice be- John Sandberg is a junior political science department is severely under-appreci- candidate, Romney or President Obama, is tween two candidates with fundamentally major from Littleton, Colo. He can be ated here. All of the College of Arts and the better choice for president. different philosophies. And yet, both can- reached at [email protected] Letters is, but because the Department I’m not okay with Romney demeaning didates have shown a shared tendency to The views expressed in this column are of Art, Art History and Design is my millions of self-motivated Americans, but play to the fears of Americans rather than those of the author and not necessarily those home, that is what I want to focus on. in terms of electoral strategy, his approach our desires for prosperity. of The Observer. We do awesome things in the art department. I know people who can Editorial Cartoon exactly replicate photographs using pencils and paint. I know people who can take physical reality and turn it on its head for the viewer. “Anyone can draw a picture,” but not everyone can do what these people do — breathe life into paper or canvas or clay or wood or metal. Only once you’ve really seen or experienced this could you understand. The design branch is arguably one of the most successful in the country. Graphic and Industrial Design are the quickest growing majors in the College of Arts and Letters. We have one of the few Industrial Design programs in the country. It pulls in tons of awards, na- tionally and internationally. The percentage of Notre Dame graph- ic designers who are hired after gradu- ation exceeds the numbers from other schools, including the Art Institutes. And remember all you business stu- dents: an important part of selling is the customer’s perception. And the de- Quote of the day Weekly Poll sign of the company’s branding, pack- aging and product impacts perception on every level of consciousness. “Always do right. This will gratify some What did you do after Notre Dame We work just as hard and long as you people and astonish the rest.” demolished the Wolverines? do and are just as successful. Never forget that there is another side to Notre Dame. I challenge you to check it out sometime. I bet you’ll be surprised by what you find. Mark Twain Tweet your response with #ViewpointPoll U.S. author by 5 p.m. Thursday. Contact Laura Laws at [email protected] The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not Submit a Letter to the Editor | Email [email protected] necessarily those of The Observer. The observer | wednesdAY, september 26, 2012 | ndsmcobserver.com 9 On office hours

were professors to don sackcloth and ashes on university life. Professors are limited in Saturday night does not affect Monday Christopher Damian upon running into students in their classes time they can spend with their students, but morning. Idea of a University whom they did not know. students are also limited in what they sense I lay some blame on administrators for Shortly after beginning his teaching is appropriate to share with their professors. a questionable vision and questionable The role of the professor in student life career at Notre Dame, Fr. Hesburgh noted Prior to this column, I never considered standards. I lay some blame on professors has changed dramatically over the years. that he could hardly find time to write. I“ sharing this extracurricular work with my for giving in to these standards, but I also In his autobiography, Fr. Hesburgh recalls was trying to write ‘God and the World professors. It seems to be quite removed lay some blame on students for not rejecting attending a “beer keg party” with members of Man’ at the time, but it was practically from the real work of the “research univer- these standards. We must reject the frag- of the Notre Dame Veterans Club. He re- impossible to get anything done during sity.” Yet, this seems to be the most obvious mented academicism of the “research uni- corded, “Years later, when I implemented normal hours. After dinner I had freshmen thing to be done in any real university com- versity” and ask ourselves hard questions. my opposition to keg parties by outlawing in and out of my office until lights went off munity. Realizing that the intellectual life If our professors are the intellectuals we them on campus, I could tell students that I at eleven.” intersects with all aspects of human expe- aspire to imitate, surely we ought to ask spoke from experience.” This habit did not change after Fr. rience, surely all students should want to them what they think about dorm life, re- As president of Notre Dame, Fr. Hesburgh’s promotion to president of the discuss dorm life, relationships, newspaper lationships, newspaper columns, campus Hesburgh knew the Notre Dame com- University. Here, we find a professor is not columns, campus debates, summer plans, debates, summer plans, leisure books and munity. Professor Ralph McInerny once struggling to find time for students. He is leisure books and club activities with their club activities. Surely we ought to ask them wrote affectionately, “Fr. Hesburgh would struggling to find time for his research — professors. If these things are worth be- what they did in college and why. Surely we have put on sackcloth and ashes if he ran putting students first is the standard. It is ing done at the University, they are worthy ought to act in ways that would make them into a member of the faculty he didn’t here where we realize the creation of “office of discussion and consideration with our proud. If they are not the intellectuals we know.” This was a different time, when hours” does not indicate our professors are professors. aspire to imitate, and these are not ques- the President was not just the face of the more available to us today. It indicates the We find ourselves, however, caught in the tions we would wish to ask them and these University. He was also its heart. opposite. One only “finds time” for things divide created by the “preeminent research are not they ways in which we want to act, Now, the president of Notre Dame can- that are secondary in his life. university.” We have deluded ourselves perhaps we ought to reconsider why we are not realistically know all of its faculty, and Yet, these secondary things are the things into thinking the thought and care neces- even here in the first place. Notre Dame’s professors do not know all that must be sacrificed as we aspire to be sary for a term paper is not the thought and of their students (and some know hardly a “preeminent research university with a care to be devoted to a Viewpoint letter. We Christopher Damian is a senior. He can be any.) The distance between professor and distinctive Catholic character,” as our cur- have allowed ourselves and our professors reached at [email protected] student increases with the size of the class- rent president once put it. Research is to be to believe they can only offer us insight The views expressed in this column are room and the demands of research. One our defining trait, and tensions arise in the into Human Genetics and Foundations of those of the author and not necessarily those could hardly imagine the campus scene limitations such a definition could create Theology. We fool ourselves into thinking of The Observer. Post-it note rainbows Letter to the Editor obtain from people by force what God desires to give us Scott Boyle so abundantly.” It’s taken me a long time to try to live Two to toga The Sincere Seeker into this truth. When I began this year in Campus Ministry, the Dear Sydni, Chances are you’ve looked at yourself in a mirror dents and holes in the walls of my office in 303 CoMo So there’s this girl. We met in the most ridiculous way, and once or twice in your life. When I was younger, I used were well-worn reminders of previous intern commu- I’m still not sure I really believe it happened the way it did. a mirror all the time. In grade school, I would check nities. Admittedly, I am not much of a decorator, so I Turns out, our moms knew each other from way back when in the mirror before I went to school, to see (much to the was at a loss for how I could give new life to the space. their glory days. They saw each other by chance at athlete ori- displeasure of my mom) if I had “drooped” my And-1 Imagine my surprise when I arrived one day to find entation. Afterward, my mom told me about her meeting with basketball shorts enough to look cool. In junior high, I the previously empty wall space above my workspace an old acquaintance and about her daughter who also was would use it to check to see if my gelled hair had come filled with a large Post-it Note rainbow. Emma, Claire running track here at Notre Dame. She told me where she lived out just right. But, to be quite honest, I worried less in and Joe (children of one of the Campus Ministry staff and what she ran and I really didn’t care. I even asked, “Why high school. A quick glance in the mirror was more members) had taken it upon themselves to decorate. are you telling me this?’ because it seemed like I would never than enough to confirm that I was indeed wearing long The piece had all the requisite elements of a rainbow: really talk to this girl anyway. pants and a collared shirt, required dress code at my an arc shape, many different colors, and giant clouds After another orientation I walked out of the Joyce Center local, all-male, Jesuit high school. framing it on either side. Something about it was dif- with some guy and we talked about the snoozefest we just sat But as I entered the last years of high school and ferent, however: numerous individually colored smiley through. Being strapping young gentlemen, we decided to turn began my undergraduate years in college, something faces. around and extend our conversation to the two girls walking changed. To me, the mirror became not an innocent In this moment, I couldn’t help but feel the hand behind us. Upon talking to them, I discovered one of the girls check-in, but a reminder that I was different. I no longer of God at work. After the Great Flood, God used the was from the same state that I lived. I asked her what city she rejoiced in my average height, goofy quirks and caring symbol of a rainbow as a covenant to remind Noah he lived in, to which she replied with the same city my mother personality, but saw them as flaws. would be with him and his ancestors for all time. And told me earlier. I decided to try my luck one more time and I remember the time I felt this especially acutely. in this moment, I had my own rainbow, a reminder that asked her, “You wouldn’t happen to be a really good runner I was out to eat with my brother and my aunt at a no matter how I felt about myself, the face of God was would you?” Her face lit up with excitement (or maybe it was restaurant in my hometown of Cincinnati. While we there, always smiling and gazing at me with love. to hide the fear she had of some random boy creepily know- were waiting for our table, an older lady came up to But it didn’t stop there. As the weeks have rolled by, ing about her life.) I explained to her how I “knew” her, and my brother and said, “You’re beautiful, have you ever people have continued to leave little notes, funny com- apologized for being such a stalker. She didn’t care and we just thought about being a model?” It sounds strange to re- ments, or quotes. Nothing gets thrown away. Each Post- talked. count now and in the moment we were all taken aback. it goes on the wall; each finds a home in its own space Through the first couple of weeks we saw each other at ob- And my brother didn’t quite know how to respond. He in and along the rainbow. scure times and talked a little bit but nothing major. Then I had was a bit embarrassed, and after he mumbled some John Paul II wrote, “We are not the sum of our weak- a rough night where everything seemed to be falling apart. I words of thanks, she left. nesses and our failures; we are the sum of the Father’s decided to turn to the nicest girl I have met here. So we went on As she sauntered away, I wanted to wave to her and love for us and our real capacity to become the image a little walk. I figured out she was pretty much exactly like me say, “You missed somebody!” Deep down, however, I of his Son.” We are sent into the world to discover and and was going through the same exact things I was. And, al- could not help but wonder, “Was I not handsome? Why proclaim this truth of the heavens and the stars, that though she won’t admit it, she had everything figured out a lot didn’t she say something to me?” we all are models, models fashioned lovingly by the better than I did. It was just nice knowing someone kind was I almost feel silly admitting her words (or lack there- hand of our Father. there for me. Since then we have been becoming better friends, of) bothered me, especially with something superficial So, to Emma, Claire, Joe, Carolyn, Rose, Jessica, and we have a lot of fun hanging out together. With all that like looks. But I felt pretty low in that moment. Once Francis, Dan, Jordan, Katie, Renee, William, Luke, said, the Keough toga dance is this Friday, and I couldn’t think again, I couldn’t help but feel I was different, that I was Katherine and Mary, thanks for being my models. of anyone I would have more fun with than her. somehow flawed because my looks didn’t match my Thanks for building up my Post-it note rainbow. So Sydni, would you go to the Keough toga dance with me? brother’s. In that situation, my dissatisfaction mani- Your pal, fested itself most acutely. I wanted to be different! Scott Boyle is a graduate of Notre Dame and intern Henri Nouwen once wrote, “If we had a firm faith in in the Office of Campus Ministry. He can be reached at Brent Swanberg God’s unconditional love for us, it would no longer be [email protected] freshman necessary to be always on the lookout for ways of being The views expressed in this column are those of the Keough Hall admired by people, and we would need, even less, to author and not necessarily those of The Observer. Sept. 25 10 The observer | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 | ndsmcobserver.com

By KEVIN NOONAN Bad,” the cable network walked away with just one the holy mother of swear words on national televi- Scene Editor award. sion. Stewart has won Emmys in the past, so it’s nice to see that he still gets fired up about it. AMC Tracy Morgan wasn’t actually passed out The winner of four straight Emmys for best dra- Noted prankster and funnyman host Jimmy Jon Cryer wins something ma coming into Sunday night, “Mad Men” seemed Kimmel conspired with noted weird guy Tracy You could probably also put “Jon Cryer gets nom- poised for another big night filled with hardware. Morgan to start a rumor that Morgan had passed inated for something” on this list. Cryer walked Nope. Wrong. The series walked away with a whop- out on stage, a story which spread like wildfire on away with the Emmy for outstanding lead ac- ping zero awards despite being tied for the most the Internet. The story seemed believable enough tor in a comedy series, beating out a list of guys nominations at the show. ¾ Morgan’s character on “30 Rock” is a pretty weird who, you know, are on funny shows. Alec Baldwin It was just one shocker for the network (who also guy, and in real life he’s just as erratic. The most (“30 Rock”), Louis C.K. (“Louie”) and Larry David has a few shows in the “Biggest Losers” section of surprising part about it was that it wasn’t true. (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”) were all also nominated this spread) that was completely dead on arrival at for this award, so it’s surprising they lost. Come on, the awards show. AMC is often praised for compet- Jon Stewart drops the F-bomb Emmys. “Two and a Half Men”? Really? ing with the traditional kings of storytelling, HBO Maybe this wasn’t that surprising, seeing as how and Showtime, but despite having 34 nominations, the bleep is as regular a part of Stewart’s show as Contact Kevin Noonan at and heavy hitters like “Mad Men” and “Breaking politics, but it’s not every day you see a guy dropping [email protected]

By COURTNEY COX HBO’s new hit series “Girls.” Williams is the daugh- Associate Scene Editor ter of “NBC Nightly News” host Brian Williams, but she was much bolder than the straight-laced Guests at the Emmys tend to joke that the event newsman in her emerald peplum Oscar de la Renta lacks the star power of the Academy Awards, but gown. The architectural bodice was perfect for this year, what they were supposedly lacking in big Williams and she stood out as one of the most styl- names they made up for in style. ish rookies at this year’s festivities. This year it seemed that the old pros were out- However, Williams was not without competition. shining the young scenesters who typically lead Her fellow HBO star Emilia Clarke was the picture the way in terms of sartorial know-how. Nowhere of old school beauty in head-to-toe Chanel. Her was this more evident than in the brigade of mid- stark white dress with intricate purple embroidery dle-aged women who stood out in citrus-hued was simple and looked like an updated version of frocks. 1950s elegance. It seemed this bright color was also a good-luck Tina Fey looked better than ever in a burgundy charm, because three of the biggest winners were Vivienne Westwood gown with a hint of baroque all wearing some form of sunny gold. detailing at the neckline. She was stunning in a Claire Danes was radiant in a Lanvin column way that’s often unexpected from someone who gown that showcased her growing baby bump. plays a middle-aged woman most frequently seen Danes was honored as outstanding lead actress in Image courtesy of Style.com Image courtesy of Style.com in unflattering sweats. Jena Malone in J. Mendel Kristen Wiig in Balenciaga a drama for her role in “Homeland.” Fey’s former partner in crime, Amy Poehler, Another outstanding leading lady in gold was also looked stunning in a black, beaded Stella Julianne Moore, who took home the award for McCarntney dress. Fresh off the news of separa- her work in “Game Change.” Moore wore a long- tion from Will Arnett, Poehler looked beautiful, sleeved Dior Couture gown that had to be swelter- happy and — dare I say — sexy. ing in the Los Angeles heat but looked beautiful on The most courageous award has to go to Jena television, which is the goal, of course. Malone in J. Mendel. She wore a raspberry dress Julie Bowen from “Modern Family” was yet an- with a thigh-high slit and an intricate bodice that other golden girl in the best-dressed and outstand- combined elements of weaving and drapery. Her ing actress categories. She wore Monique Lhuillier metallic silver, ankle-strap shoes were the perfect and paired it with bold statement earrings and hardcore edge that the ensemble required. The loose, beachy hair. outfit was totally befitting of the young actress, One of the most underrated style stars at award who is currently filming the second installment of shows is Kristen Wiig — perhaps it’s because she the “Hunger Games” franchise as the cold-blooded appears so naturally beautiful and effervescent in killer Johanna Mason. comparison to the crazy characters she’s known These stars were just a few who exuded mov- for on “Saturday Night Live.” This year she didn’t ie-star glamour in a small-screen field, but they disappoint. She wore a blush-colored Balenciaga kicked off awards season in a stylish, fashion-for- dress with a feminine handkerchief hemline and a ward way.

delicate necklace and ring set from Fred Leighton. Image courtesy of Style.com Image courtesy of Style.com One newcomer who outshone the rest was un- Julianne Moore in Dior Allison Williams in Oscar de Contact Courtney Cox at doubtedly Allison Williams, who plays Marnie on Couture la Renta [email protected]

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By MARIA FERNANDEZ awards best comedy series and best supporting of its second season in September 2012, has only got- Scene Writer actor. ten more popular. The drama follows the story of a Again this year, the show took home four golden CIA agent, who believes that a U.S. Marine captured Sunday night’s Emmy Awards were all about statues, for some of the same categories as in 2011. by Al-Qaeda has become a terrorist and now threat- “Modern Family” and “Homeland.” The Emmy- Julie Bowen won the Emmy for best supporting ac- ens the United States. favorite family comedy maintained its winning tress in a comedy series for her role as Claire for the Hit drama “Mad Men” had occupied the Emmys’ streak with four golden statues, while hit drama second year in a row, and cast mate Eric Stonestreet best drama series category for four consecutive years “Homeland” surprised ev- and was expected to win eryone by taking home five again this year. However, awards. “Homeland” surprised ev- What awards did these eryone by winning five two shows win? Let’s go one golden statues for drama. by one. The show took home the Since its premiere in Emmys for writing in a 2009, “Modern Family” has drama series, directing in become one of TV’s most a drama series, best actor popular and successful in a drama series (Damian comedies. It tells the story Lewis), best actress in of Jay Pritchett (Ed O’Neill), a drama series (Claire his second wife, his stepson, Danes) and outstanding his two children and their drama series. respective families. Each Image courtesy of ABC Image courtesy of Showtime Although “Modern family’s storylines and inter- Family” and “Homeland” actions are smart, witty and, most importantly, very won for best supporting actor in a comedy series for ran the show, there were other big winners worth funny. After three seasons and a new one coming up his role as Cam. noting. “Game Change,” a movie on John McCain’s in 2013, viewers have fallen in love with all the show’s “Modern Family” also won Emmys this year for di- 2008 presidential campaign, won four Emmys in the entertaining characters and can’t wait for more. rection in a comedy series and outstanding comedy miniseries/movie category. “Modern Family” began its Emmy reign in 2010, series, proving for the third year in a row that it’s the and it has all been uphill from there. Last year, best sitcom in town. Contact Maria Fernandez at the show won a total of four Emmys, including the “Homeland” premiered in 2011 and, with the start [email protected]

By CLAIRE STEPHENS amongst more, and tougher, competition for quality is with Emmy awards. While those Emmys of the past Scene Writer television. don’t go away, the lack of new wins for “Breaking Bad” is one point for Dish, especially considering fellow While it is supposedly “an honor just to be nomi- “Downton Abbey” AMC show “Mad Men” failed to pick up the slack. nated,” a handful of shows had a lot of nominations 16 nominations, three wins and came away with relatively little to show. They’re This new show’s well-known win was Maggie Smith “Mad Men” certainly not “losers” as shows, but these nominees for best supporting actress, but “Downton Abbey” re- 17 nominations, zero wins had some big hype surrounding them only to be ceived little else, despite having multiple nominees for And the winner for biggest loser goes to “Mad Men,” disappointed. some awards. with a whopping zero wins despite being tied for most nominations. It is certainly a highly acclaimed show “Boardwalk Empire” “Breaking Bad” that forced viewers to consider AMC as a quality televi- 12 nominations, four wins 13 nominations, one win sion heavyweight, but there’s new competition in town. While winning one out of three isn’t too bad, the The 2012 Emmys were a big blow for AMC, consid- “Downton Abbey” and “Boardwalk Empire” are only a HBO show took a clear backseat to other shows. Rival ering the network’s ongoing battle with Dish Network, few years old and have a bright future ahead of them at network Showtime made a splash by winning big with who dropped the network this summer. All season dur- the Emmys. “Mad Men” seems to have been forgotten “Homeland,” broadcast networks have started to prove ing new episodes of “Breaking Bad” and “The Walking and overlooked in its fifth season, which ended in June. themselves in comedy and regular cable channels Dead,” AMC’s advertisements have been reminding like AMC and FX have started to gain some critical ac- viewers of how awful Dish is for dropping them, how Contact Claire Stephens at claim in drama. All of this means HBO is finding itself great their shows are and how decorated the channel [email protected]

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Sports Authority NFL Schiano needs to Bills release Moorman focus on winning Associated Press ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — For It’s something Schiano did the first time in over a decade, Jack Hefferon consistently during his 11 years someone other than Brian Sports Writer at Rutgers, and this week he Moorman will handle the used that record to defend his Buffalo Bills’ punting duties. How about these replacement strategy. Moorman, a Buffalo fixture refs, am I right? “It does work,” he said. “It since signing as a free agent in After Monday night’s fiasco, in caused fumbles several times at the summer of 2001, was re- which a series of missed calls on Rutgers.” leased Tuesday in a move that the final play handed Seattle a That is correct, as this gim- general manager Buddy Nix ridiculous win over the Packers, mick, applied dozens of times deemed necessary in order to the National Football League over eleven years, resulted in “upgrade at the position.” (NFL) has deservedly been the three fumbles. All three were The Bills signed Shawn target of jokes, criticisms and immediately recovered by the Powell to replace Moorman all-out attacks from almost quarterback, giving us a grand after the two had competed every corner of sports media total of zero turnovers and zero during training camp and the in America. Many have even wins. preseason. Powell was ulti- referred to the puzzling “Touch- One would hope that Schiano mately released before the reg- ular season. “It is always a tough decision, There’s only one way to gain respect in the especially a guy like Brian who NFL, and that’s by winning. has been here for 12 years,” Nix said. “He had a great career with the Bills and has been kind ception” as the worst call ever to has more than this to offer the of a staple for this organization. decide a game on its last play. NFL, after his “revolutionary” But it was a decision we felt like But that call wasn’t even the late-game tactics at Rutgers led we needed to make.” AP worst last-play decision of the the Scarlet Knights to an unin- Moorman is a two-time Pro Bills punter Brian Moorman watches his team play against the Jets spiring 68-67 record, including weekend. Bowler, and he leaves with his during Sunday’s game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. No, that honor belongs to a 28-48 Big East record and zero name atop virtually all of the Buccaneers rookie coach Greg championships in a conference franchise’s all-time punting York Jets. Off the field, Moorman was Schiano, who for the sec- that barely deserves its BCS lists, including a record 43.9- Running back Fred Jackson highly involved in the Buffalo ond straight week decided to berth. yard career average and most expressed shock on his Twitter community. Through his PUNT have his defense charge into The attack against the Giants punts inside the 20 (243). Also, account about Moorman’s re- foundation, he visited local hos- the offensive line during the occurred as time expired, with his 48.2-yard average in 2011 lease, but Tuesday’s move was pitals during the season and at- purely ceremonial knee at the the Bucs out of timeouts. There was a single-season franchise surprising only because of its tended numerous community end of the game. This time was no chance of winning. high, and his 84-yard punt at timing — three games into the events during the offseason. the Cowboys were ready for None. Green Bay in 2002 was the lon- season. “He and his wife, they do a lot Schiano’s antics, and as the Bucs So for the man whose biggest gest in Bills’ history. Moorman’s status on of good things,” Nix said. “That rushed more aggressively than professional accomplishment Moorman also played in ev- Buffalo’s roster was already in makes it tougher.” they had all game, Tony Romo has been recruiting Ray Rice, ery game for the Bills since ar- jeopardy before the 2011 sea- A text message left for wasn’t knocked backwards, as the only possible explanation riving in 2001, a streak that had son, but the Bills elected to keep Moorman was not returned, Eli Manning and the Giants for this unnecessary bull-rush reached 179 straight games. him because of his leadership and his cell phone voice mail were two weeks ago. is that he is using it to build a But the 36-year-old had and veteran experience on what box was full. Schiano came under fire from name for himself in the profes- struggled during the first three was a young, patchwork special The 6-foot-4, 243-pound the Giants and the media after sional ranks. games this season, and his net teams unit. The Bills were al- Powell from Florida State, that stunt, but defended his play Schiano thinks he’s building average was a mere 32.7 yards ready looking ahead to eventu- signed with the Bills as an un- call, saying, “There’s nothing a tough guy rep, but all he looks thanks in large part to Jeremy ally replacing Moorman with drafted free agent after April’s illegal about it.” like is that kid in pick-up bas- Kerley’s 68-yard punt return the addition of Powell, who was draft. He was the Seminoles’ Well yes, that’s technically ketball who checks the ball off for a touchdown in Buffalo’s among the team’s final cuts this career leader with a 44.2 punt- true, as even the most clueless your knee and claims it’s a steal. season-opening loss to the New year. ing average. replacement official could tell There’s only one way to gain you. 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NCAA FOOTBALL Wake looks for 13th straight win over Duke

Associated Press pressing because their bru- the road against top-10 teams, tal October schedule means with No. 8 Stanford rout- WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — they probably have to beat the ing Duke a week before No. 4 The result is the same every Demon Deacons if they’re go- Florida State hammered the time Duke and Wake Forest ing to end the nation’s longest Demon Deacons. play: the Demon Deacons al- bowl drought. “With a team that just beats ways find a way to win. It’s “never fun to be on the you and beats you and keeps It doesn’t matter how good bad end of a streak,” Duke beating you, but it’s been close, — or how bad — both teams coach David Cutcliffe said. and you haven’t come out on are. The last 12 matchups have “I think that should motivate top, it’s more motivation and gone to Wake Forest, the lon- most people, naturally, but fuel that you use to push you gest winning streak against an to do something about that, through that game and get Atlantic Coast Conference op- you’ve got to play well current- a win,” Duke defensive end ponent in school history. ly. We can’t do anything about Dezmond Johnson said. Through the years, the the previous 12.” Maybe, but motivation Demon Deacons have differed Except, of course, to learn doesn’t seem to be the main only on how they get it done. from them so they can keep it problem for the Blue Devils. They’ve blocked a field goal. from happening again. In a series that dates to 1889, They’ve thrown a late touch- Duke is certainly no stranger Duke holds a 53-37-2 edge but down pass. They’ve forced a to long losing streaks — the hasn’t won since 1999. missed field goal at the buzzer. Blue Devils have lost 17 straight That’s because the Demon AP They’ve picked off a pass in the to Florida State and 11 in a row Deacons simply seem to always Wake Forest coach Jim Grobe looks on during the Demon Deacons’ end zone in overtime. to Virginia Tech — but repeat- have someone who can make a 52-0 loss to Florida State on Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla. “I don’t know how there’s a edly coming up short against play when it counts. streak going on because we’ve a school that’s so close, both Like Chip Vaughn, who regulation. of those 12, what, 10 have been had so many games that have geographically and in terms blocked Duke’s game-winning Or Chris Givens, who last down to the last minute?’” literally just been ... just crazy of academic profile, is tougher kick with his elbow to preserve year turned a short pass from Wake Forest nose guard Nikita stuff,” coach Jim Grobe — to take. Eight of Duke’s losses a 14-13 win in 2006. Tanner Price into a 66-yard Whitlock said. “’How can we who’s 11-0 against Duke — said in the series have come by a Or Alphonso Smith, who in- catch-and-run score that change that? How can we get Tuesday. touchdown or less. tercepted Thad Lewis’ pass in was the difference in a 24-23 away from those last-minute Of course, Wake Forest (3- There’s even more in com- the end zone in OT two years victory. wins?’ It’s less of looking at the 1, 1-1) wants to keep it rolling. mon this year. Both are 3-0 later to seal a 33-30 win — after “When we look at the streak, wins and more of looking at For the Blue Devils (3-1, 0-0), at home and their only losses Duke’s Nick Maggio missed a we say, ‘Well, you know, yeah, how we won and trying to bet- however, the situation is more came in lopsided fashion on 41-yard field goal at the end of we beat them 12 times but out ter those wins.”

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Golf Ryder Cup cranks pressure to new levels

Associated Press Azinger was inserted into the eighth match against MEDINAH, Ill. — The ulti- Niclas Fasth. mate team event in golf some- Gulp. times is decided by a single “You put a guy in that spot player. when you have incredible be- Jim Furyk holds a unique lief in him, or he has it in him- spot in Ryder Cup history as self,” Azinger said. the only player to win and lose On that day, he wasn’t sure the decisive match. He knows either was true. Europe was euphoria as well as dejec- one point away from winning tion. So when he talks about the cup, and Fasth had a 1-up the possibility of being in lead playing the 18th. Azinger that position again Sunday at was in the bunker, needing a Medinah, he speaks in terms birdie to win, and he holed the of accepting the role, not rel- shot. ishing it. “One of the greatest shots And while everyone wants to I’ve ever hit,” he said. “If I be the star, it’s a good bet ev- miss, we lose.” ery player at Medinah knows A short time later, it came what he means. down to Furyk and Paul “I think everyone playing in McGinley, who had pulled this tournament would love even on the previous hole with AP to be in that position,” Furyk a 12-foot birdie putt. Furyk The United States Ryder Cup team poses with the trophy Tuesday at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, said Tuesday. “You just have to blasted out of the bunker to Ill. The Ryder Cup will start Friday morning. be able to accept the fact that about 3 feet for a certain par. sometimes it turns out good, McGinley missed the green by ended in a tie. On the third Who wants the ball? side, the celebration could and sometimes it doesn’t.” a mile, and then hit a marvel- extra hole, when it was almost For every Philip Watson, wait. Furyk shook hands with It’s not about having the ous pitch to about 8 feet. too dark to see, Woods had a there is a Jay Haas. For every Jimenez and pulled him close. skill to hit the clutch shot. It’s He had to make the putt to 15-foot putt for par that broke Hale Irwin, there is a Bernhard “Before getting really ex- having the strength to cope halve the match and win the twice, and all he could see Langer. cited, I wanted to go over and with failure. cup for Europe. were 11 players in red shirts Furyk was on the other side shake his hand and talk to Furyk can handle the failure “It’s kind of an empty off to his right. He made it. Els at Valhalla four years ago when him a little bit about it,” Furyk when he only has to answer to feeling when you’re done had 6 feet left for par that he his match gave the Americans said. “There’s nothing you can himself. and there’s nothing I could had to make for himself, his a rare win in the Ryder Cup. say that can make anyone feel Three months ago, he was do to affect the outcome teammates, an entire country. He was 2 up on Miguel Angel better, but I wanted to show tied for the lead at the U.S. at that point,” Furyk said. He made it, and the captains Jimenez when the Spaniard him his due respect. Because Open when he hit a snap hook “Watching it go in, seeing opted to share the cup. missed a 15-foot putt on the he played so well during the off the tee on the par-5 16th at the place erupt and being on “That was one of the most 17th and conceded the match. week. Olympic Club that led to bo- the green, you feel respon- nerve-racking moments I’ve The Americans began rushing “You don’t know how empty gey. He never made up that sible. Even though it’s a team ever had in golf,” Woods said toward Furyk to celebrate. that feeling is until you sit in shot and wasted a wonderful event, even though I didn’t that day. Having been on the other those shoes.” chance at winning his sec- lose my match, that half- ond major. Equally devastat- point cost us the Ryder Cup. Paid Advertisement ing was going to the 18th hole And that empty feeling stuck at Firestone, having led from with me. You feel respon- the opening round, and mak- sible. Every guy on the team ing a double bogey to lose by will come up and put their one shot. He had to console arm around you and say, his 8-year-old son who was in ‘Hey, man, it was all of us.’ tears. “But it’s a bad feeling.” It’s a different monster when Not for McGinley, who dove you answer to 11 teammates. into the water left of the green Who wants the ball? in a delirious celebration. You can be Adam Vinatieri Graeme McDowell and or Scott Norwood. Bobby Hunter Mahan were in the Thomson or Ralph Branca. final match at Celtic Manor “You wouldn’t wish to be in two years ago, never dream- that position, I don’t suppose,” ing — never really wanting — Paul Lawrie said. “But if you the Ryder Cup to come down are, you would like to think to them until it did just that. that you could do what needed McDowell was 1 up when he to be done. But you don’t know holed a 15-foot birdie putt on until you get there. I would the 16th hole, and then won imagine it’s pretty tough.” the match outright with a par. Paul Azinger probably Mahan made it look worse would have passed on such when he flubbed a chip in an opportunity. But he didn’t front of the green, though he have a choice. probably would have had to He had played in enough chip in anyway. Ryder Cups to know that when Mahan was in tears. It was it’s close going to Sunday, the tough for him to talk, and clincher is likely to be any- heart-wrenching for most to where from the seventh and even listen. 11th spot in the lineup of 12 The Presidents Cup doesn’t singles matches. Azinger was have nearly the kind of pres- a captain’s pick for the 2001 sure as the Ryder Cup, except team, only to have the Ryder for one late afternoon in South Cup postponed a year by the Africa when the burden was Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. By almost too much for any one then, he was out of form. He player to shoulder — even a played poorly in the open- player like Woods. ing session with Tiger Woods In a format that no longer ex- and didn’t play again until he ists, Woods and Ernie Els were had no choice. Everyone plays sent out for a sudden-death singles. playoff when the matches Sports ndsmcobserver.com | Wednesday, September 26, 2012 | The Observer 15

SMC SOCCER | SMC 7, Albion 0 Belles offense explodes, demolishes Albion

By MIKE MONACO and for the team.” dominant, as Burton scored less Sports Writer Saint Mary’s (5-1-1, 3-1 MIAA) than three minutes into the half got back in the win column af- and the Belles never looked back, Not one. Not two. Not three. ter losing to Alma on Saturday. outshooting the Britons (0-7-1, 0-3- The Belles netted seven goals as Meckes said it was important to 1) by the count of 32-4. they dominated Albion 7-0 on play well to defeat a conference foe The defense, which has al- Wednesday. coming off the loss to Alma. lowed just four goals this season, “We’re pretty excited about “It’s always tough to lose but we shut down Albion behind the the win,” Belles senior captain bounced back pretty well and we joint effort of sophomore goalies Maddie Meckes said. “It was nice proved that today,” Meckes said. Chanler Rosenbaum, Hannah to get a lot of people some playing “It was just something we knew Bruggeman and Nicole Papiernik. time. It was a real team effort and we had to go out and get the win The shutout lowered Saint Mary’s it’s a good way to go into our up- against one of the weaker teams in goals-against average to 0.57. coming game against Calvin [on our conference. It was just some- “[Our defense] played well,” Thursday]. They’re usually good thing we knew we needed to do Meckes said. “All three of our so we have that confidence.” and we went out and got it done.” keepers played today, but they

Senior midfielder Ashley Junior captain and midfielder didn’t see much action. We did a JULIE HERDER | The Observer Morfin, sophomore midfielder Mollie Valencia got the scoring good job of keeping it on [Albion’s] Belles senior Ashley Morfin keeps the ball away from the defender Hillary Burton and freshman started early, when she buried a half [of the field]. But we also pos- during Saint Mary’s 7-0 win against Albion Tuesday. midfielder/forward Maggie pass from freshman midfielder sessed in the back and did a good Wenzel each scored two goals to Maggie McLaughlin in the back job holding the line and not really MIAA. keep fighting for wins and play- lead the Belles’ offensive attack. of the net just five minutes into letting anything through.” “We still want to do well in ing hard.” “It was just good teamwork,” the game. The Belles now have four shut- the conference and keep look- Saint Mary’s squares off with Meckes said. “It was not like one After two goals from Morfin, outs this season and only allowed ing toward making the confer- Calvin on Thursday in a home person scored all the goals. It was the Belles led 3-0 heading into one goal against conference pow- ence tournament,” Meckes said. MIAA matchup. really just a team effort. Everybody halftime. er Adrian. Meckes said the Belles “We already beat Adrian so we’re was working hard. Everyone In the second half, the Saint need to keep winning against looking to take down some of the Contact Mike Monaco at wanted that goal for themselves Mary’s offense was similarly some of the top competition in the best teams like Calvin and just [email protected]

SMC VOLLEYBALL Saint Mary’s prepares for Calvin contest

By AARON SANT-MILLER conference rival Calvin on our returners know what kind who is off to a hot start this “We’re going to go in and Sports Writer Wednesday. of the team they are and the season. She has already play our best volleyball, play “It’s going to be a very tough talent they have.” earned player of the week our game,” Kuschel said. After a tough five-set loss match,” Belles coach Toni For Calvin (13-1, 6-0 MIAA), awards twice, increasing her “We’re going to bring the to MIAA rival Alma, the Kuschel said. “They’re the No. that talent starts with senior career total to four. Kamp same level of intensity, as well Belles host nationally ranked 2 team in the country. All of outside hitter Lizzie Kamp, leads Calvin this year in kills as the same level of communi- with a total of 211, setting an cation and effort, we brought Paid Advertisement average of 4.4 kills per set all this weekend versus Alma into while hitting 33 percent. that match against Calvin.” “We’re facing one of the Following last week’s stel- best hitters in the country in lar showing, sophomore out- Kamp, which we know will be side hitter Kati Schneider was tough,” Kuschel said. “We’re named MIAA player of the facing one of the best setters week. Last week, Schneider in the country too. They are a had a total of 59 kills, while also providing strong defen- sive help with 35 digs. This “We’re going to season, Schneider leads the bring the same team with 173 kills. level of intensity, Saint Mary’s is tied for as well as the fourth in the MIAA with a 4-2 conference record. For the same level of Belles, this has been a result communication of solid team play and the and effort, we team stepping up to a high brouught this level of opposing play so far this season Kuschel said. weekend versus “We’ve been playing very Alma into that well; we’ve been winning and match against winning is good,” Kuschel Calvin.” said. “We’re getting a lot of opportunities to play great Toni Kuschel teams in our conference and Belles coach we’re rising to our challenge.” On Wednesday, the Belles very tough defensive and of- look to continue this trend fensive team.” against the second-best team Junior setter Megan in the nation. Rietema has also earned play- “I feel good about how our er of the week honors this fall, team played this last week and her sixth such career honor. I’m looking for more of that Rietema leads Calvin in as- to come in this upcoming sists with a sky-high total of week,” Kuschel said. 493. On top of that impressive The Belles host rival number, the 6-foot-2 junior Calvin College for their also leads the team in blocks seventh MIAA match at with 54. 7:00 p.m. Despite the challenges Calvin poses, the Belles (8-6, Contact Aaron Sant-Miller at 4-2) remain confident. [email protected] 16 The observer | Wednesday, September 26, 2012 | ndsmcobserver.com Sports

Women’s Interhall Football McGlinn improves to 3-1 in win over Ryan Welsh Family relies on defense to get by Pangborn; Badin gets first win of the season against Howard

McGlinn 19, Ryan 7 receiver Meredith Angell made ways against Pasquerilla East. with sophomore receiver Claire Molly Johnson intercepted a By MARY GREEN a spectacular touchdown catch, Kozlowski for another score. pass intended for the end zone. Sports Writer doing a split and then diving into Contact Rich Hidy at Despite the late rally from “Our defense came out the end zone, to give Pangborn a [email protected] Howard, another Okonta touch- strong,” Pasquerilla West se- Under the bright lights of 12-7 lead. down gave Badin the 33-18 lead nior defensive lineman Meghan Riehle Field on Monday night, The second half was a defen- Badin 33, Howard 18 and squashed Ducks’ comeback. Schmitt said. McGlinn senior quarterback sive struggle, as the teams trad- By KYLE FOLEY Despite the loss, the Ducks Players from both teams Emily Golden shone, as she led ed possessions. Welsh Family’s Sports Writer were pleased with their bench said they were impressed with her team to a 19-7 victory over offense broke through midway players. the quality of the defenses in Ryan. through the half, as a touch- In Tuesday’s battle for the “I like the depth of our team.” Tuesday’s contest. Though McGlinn’s first drive down pass by Moreno put the pond, the Bullfrogs emerged vic- Robinson said, “We had a lot of “Our defense was phenomenal concluded with an end-zone Whirlwinds up 14-12. torious, beating the Ducks 33-18 new players trying out different as usual,” Walsh senior quarter- interception, the Shamrocks With Pangborn driving late in in an offensive shootout. positions, and we just have to back Kat Leach said. “They put a (3-1) rebounded with Golden’s the game, Welsh Family made Despite being shutout in its work out the kinks.” lot of pressure on our opponent 38-yard rushing touchdown on an interception at the two- min- first two games,B adin (1-2) came Howard looks to make these and stayed tight on their girls.” the first play of its second drive, ute mark before sealing the deal out with a revamped offense adjustments when it squares Although defense was the which gave it an early 6-0 lead. with another touchdown to that picked apart the Howard off against Walsh on Sunday, story of the game, Leach said “[Golden] did awesome,” make its lead 20-12.. “We thrive secondary. while Badin hopes to continue she was impressed with Walsh’s Shamrocks sophomore receiver on playing close games,” Moreno The Bullfrogs set the offensive its offensive dominance against offense. Emma Collis said. “Her runs just said. They are more fun for us tone early, as senior quarterback Breen-Phillips the same day. “Offense is coming together really held us together.” and our defense made a huge Carli Fernandez completed a really well,” Leach said. “We The main contributor to the interception.” 40-yard pass to senior receiver Contact Kyle Foley at cleaned up our routes, and we Shamrocks’ offense, Golden ran Moreno said Welsh Family Ashley Okonta. Fernandez then [email protected] had some great catches today.” for 123 yards and threw for 30 was pleased to defeat a strong found Okonta on a 5-yard pass Late in the first half, Leach yards. Collis rushed for 55 yards opponent. for the game’s first touchdown. Pasquerilla West 18, Walsh connected with sophomore re- to round out the Shamrocks’ dy- “Pangborn was one of the Okonta scored three more 12 ceiver Kathleen Hough in the namic one-two punch. toughest opponents we faced touchdowns in the first half, By KIT LOUGHRAN end zone for the Wild Women’s McGlinn’s early lead was not but this was one of the first times which was highlighted by an un- Sports Writer first touchdown. secure for long, though. At the both our offense and defense stoppable quarterback-option Leach found Hough and soph- beginning of the second half, played fantastic,” Moreno said. attack and Fernandez’s accuracy In a tough defensive show- omore receiver Maddie Loper Ryan senior quarterback Maya Despite the loss, Angell said through the air. down Tuesday night, Pasquerilla on several other passes, which Pillai ran the ball five times for Pangborn would keep a positive “We stuck to a couple plays we West pulled out a tight 18-12 vic- helped the Wild Women move 39 yards, capped by a 4-yard attitude. knew and ran them really well,” tory over Walsh. the ball. rushing touchdown that gave the “I really think we played well Okonta said. “This improved our Pasquerilla West (2-0) relied On the other side, sopho- Wildcats (2-1) a 7-6 advantage. today as a team,” Angell said. overall composure.” on a strong defensive unit, which more quarterback Lauren “We never backed down when “We just had a couple of off plays Junior defensive back Kelly kept the Walsh offense at bay. Vidal opened up the field for we got down, and we played hard on both sides of the ball that held Harmon led the Badin defense The Wild Women (1-2) fought Pasquerilla West with her rush- until the very end,” Pillai said. us back.” with an interception and multi- right back, as they slowed the ing prowess, and connected The Shamrocks surged back, Pangborn will look forward to ple tackles at the line. Her perfor- Purple Weasel offense and pen- on several key passes to her aided by rushing scores from a tough matchup with Ryan next mance helped the Bullfrogs hold etrated their defense. receivers. Golden and Collis and a cru- week. firmly to a 26-6 lead at the half. With a total of five intercep- “Our offense was really good,” cial, late turnover-on-downs by “We need to just sharpen Starting the second half, the tions between the teams, de- Schmitt said. “We connected on the Ryan offense. The Wildcats things up,” Angell said. “We Ducks (1-2) came out of the hud- fense dominated the game and a lot of key passes.” made a final comeback attempt are playing Ryan and they have dle with an edge not seen in the opened up opportunities for Pasquerilla West looks to re- with one minute remaining, some tall receivers, so we need first half. both offenses. main undefeated when it faces highlighted by junior receiver to stick with them on defense A quick interception set up In the first half, Pasquerilla Cavanaugh on Sunday, while Maddie Swan’s 28-yard catch and have our corners make big a touchdown pass to fresh- West junior linebacker Brianne Walsh hopes to secure a win that put Ryan in the red zone., A plays.” man receiver Ashley Henry for Toole ran an interception back against Howard the same day. McGlinn defender batted down Pangborn will face Ryan on her second score of the game. for the Purple Weasels’ second Pillai’s final Hail-Mary heave, Sunday while Welsh Family will Soon after, junior quarterback touchdown of the game. Soon Contact Kit Loughran at however, to close out the game look to continue its winning Clare Robinson connected after, Walsh sophomore safety [email protected] for the Shamrocks. “Everyone just came out and Paid Advertisement played hard and played like a team today to get the win,” Collis said. The Shamrocks will take their 3-1 record into their Oct. 7 matchup with Welsh Family, while Ryan will look to earn a win against Pangborn on Sunday.

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Welsh Family 20, Pangborn 12 By RICH HIDY Sports Writer

In a defensive duel Monday night, Welsh Family held off Pangborn to earn a 20-12 victory. Welsh Family (2-1) struck first, scoring on a touchdown pass by senior quarterback Victoria Moreno to take a 7-0 lead. Pangborn (2-1) responded with a touchdown of its own, as a scramble by sophomore quar- terback Caitlin Gargan made the score 7-6. Just before the half, senior Sports ndsmcobserver.com | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 | The Observer 17

ND VOLLEYBALL Clark Continued from page 20 Texas native finds good fit with Irish three-game winning streak, opened Big Ten play Sunday with a 2-0 over Ohio State. Indiana’s last loss came Sept. 7 against then-No. 4 Akron in the Mike Berticelli Memorial Tournament at Notre Dame. The Irish did not square off with the Hoosiers in the tournament, but both teams played the same two oppo- nents: Akron and Oregon State. Both teams defeated the Beavers and, while the Hoosiers fell 1-0 to the Zips, the Irish bested Akron 3-1 two days later. The teams also played two common opponents, Clemson and San Diego State, at the adidas/IU Credit Union Classic in Bloomington, Ind. Clark said his team’s famil- iarity with Indiana in general could be helpful heading into Wednesday’s match.

SARAH O’CONNOR | The Observer “I think we know one an- Irish junior setter Maggie Brindock sets the ball during Notre Dame’s 3-1 win over Kansas on Sept. 16 at the Purcell Pavilion. Brindock other very well and we also helped lead the Irish to their first win over a top-25 team in four years when Notre Dame knocked off Louisville 3-2 on Sunday. play them every spring,” Clark said. “We’ve watched them By JOE WIRTH them.” and volleyball was kind of a late- Texas,” Brindock said. “My and they’ve watched us.” Sports Writer Brindock grew up in a volley- blooming thing,” Brindock said. dad was always the big person The Irish, who have scored ball household and credited her “The first time I started playing at the qualifiers. He would just two goals total in their Notre Dame’s epic comeback sister with cultivating her love of competitively was as a freshman hand out my resume to all the last two games, will have Sunday against Louisville culmi- the sport in high school.” teams and coaches and when to deal with Indiana senior nated in a decisive kill by junior “I started doing YMCA ball Her high school career was he saw Notre Dame, he was goalie Luis Soffner, who was setter Maggie Brindock. The kill around the fourth grade,” marked by tremendous achieve- like ‘oh, you have to go there,’ named the Big Ten Defensive gave the Irish their first win over Brindock said. “My sister played ments on and off the court. She because we are Catholic and Player of the Week on Monday a top-25 team since 2009 and an- volleyball collegiately at Angelo was a four-year letter winner in that was a big deal. for the second time this nounced them as contenders for State, which is a small Division volleyball as well as an outstand- “I was looked at by season. Clark said scoring a Big East championship. II school, so she had a lot of in- ing student. Brindock was a Colorado State and Tulsa, goals will be of the utmost Making strong statements is fluence. We were always com- three-time academic all-district but Notre Dame was just the importance. nothing new for Brindock, as the peting in the backyard. We were representative and a member of special place. When I came to “Road games are never junior from Rockwall, Texas, is always peppering and she was the National Honor Society. campus, the people here and easy to win but I think if you one of three team captains. She always teaching me a lot.” This type of academic prow- the community just made it ask any coach in the world it said she was humbled by how Although she excelled at the ess, as well as her skills on the an automatic, easy decision.” comes down to scoring more much her teammates and coach- sport at a young age, volleyball volleyball court, made her an Brindock and the rest of the goals,” Clark said. “The hard- es respected her leadership. was not her first love. She partic- ideal recruit for the Irish. While Notre Dame squad will next est thing in soccer is to score “It is such an honor knowing ipated in gymnastics at younger Brindock knew little about the be in action Saturday against goals. We have people that all my teammates and coaches ages and did not play at high school before she visited, she Marquette at 2 p.m. in the can score goals. … It’s some- believe I can take on this job,” levels of volleyball until high immediately fell in love when Purcell Pavilion. thing you work on every day Brindock said. “It is just a great school. she arrived on campus. in practice but it’s possibly honor knowing I can lead this “I did gymnastics all through “I really knew nothing about Contact Joe Wirth at the hardest thing in soccer to team and have a big impact on middle school and high school Notre Dame coming from [email protected] do.” The Irish will be tasked with shutting down sopho- Paid Advertisement more forward Eriq Zavaleta. The Westfield, Ind., native was named to the Hermann Trophy Watch List in August and leads the Hoosiers with seven goals. Clark said the key to victory is simple: score more goals than the other team. And if the Irish can do that against the Hoosiers, they will do more than just garner brag- ging rights from their intra- state rival. “If you look at any soccer league, it’s much harder to win on the road,” Clark said. “Winning on the road is a huge incentive for us because when it comes to making the NCAA Tournament that’s one of the things the committee looks for: big road wins. It’s really important for us to get a couple of those this year.” The Irish square off with the Hoosiers on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Bloomington, Ind.

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KIRBY McKENNA | The Observer Irish defenders celebrate during Notre Dame’s 13-6 win over the Wolverines on Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame announced Tuesday that it will suspend the Michigan series for the 2015-2017 seasons. Brandon — delivered before kick- “While this move is a necessary forward to working with you to the relationship continuing be- Swarbrick off of the 2012 contest to comply precaution as we begin the pro- ensure that our great football ri- yond the 2020 season. Continued from page 20 with the three-year notice neces- cess of meeting our new sched- valry can continue,” Swarbrick “The ball is in their court be- sary to cancel the 2015 matchup uling commitment to the ACC, wrote. cause they’ve triggered the three- each time a game is played,” Notre The rivalry between the Irish game notice,” he said. “We’ll Dame senior associate athlet- “We needed to avoid the automatic addition and the Wolverines, one of the play them next year at Michigan ics director John Heisler said in a oldest in college football, dates Stadium for the last time in a statement. “We needed to avoid of additional games until we can get a back to 1887 when the Irish played while — it appears — and we’ll the automatic addition of addi- better understanding of our available the Wolverines in the first game in make our last scheduled trip to tional games until we can get a inventory in those years.” Notre Dame program history. In South Bend in 2014. better understanding of our avail- total, the two schools have played “There will likely be nothing on able inventory in those years — an John Heisler 40 games over the years with the board for five years after that. understanding that will develop Notre Dame senior associate athletics director Michigan holding a 23-16-1 edge. Beyond that, I don’t know what as we implement our five-game Though 2013 and 2014 will now be will happen.” scheduling commitment to the — was obtained by the Associated please know that Notre Dame the final games for a considerable Atlantic Coast Conference.” Press through the Freedom of very much values its relation- amount of time, Brandon left the Contact Chris Allen at The text of Swarbrick’s letter to Information Act. ship with Michigan and we look door open about the possibility of [email protected]

Paid Advertisement Swarbrick would have found a Michigan way to play two of the three tra- Continued from page 20 ditional Big Ten opponents every year on a rotating basis. But we premier rivalry (those would be don’t know what those contracts USC and Ohio State, if you were look like, and given Swarbrick’s wondering). masterful leadership of Irish But it’s sad nonetheless. These athletics, this temporary pause are two of the most storied pro- is very probably the best-case grams in the sport, and it’s not scenario. like recent history has taken a It’s a sad move, and it’s an un- shine off the series — for the fortunate byproduct of the move last four years, viewers across to the ACC. The conference the country have been watch- change was a necessary move to

It’s a sad move, and it’s an unfortunate byproduct of the move to the ACC. ing incredibly exciting contests preserve football independence, in huge numbers. Among ACC and if the Irish have to sacri- schools, only Florida State can fice an annual contest against even approach the prestige the Michigan to stay independent, Wolverines have as a program, that’s a worthy tradeoff. Of yet an annual matchup with the course, just because it’s the right Seminoles still wouldn’t replace move doesn’t mean it’s not sad. the hole in the schedule. There’s talk the series could There’s something about the resume around 2020. I hope it gold and winged helmets lin- does. The atmosphere, the im- ing up across from each other. portance and yes, the financial There’s something about watch- incentives are too great to put on ing the two winningest schools the shelf forever. Until the series in college football history face is renewed, however, looking at off every year. When these are the schedule after 2014 will al- two schools whose football his- ways be a little bit sad. tories have been intertwined for over a century, there’s some- Contact Allan Joseph at thing about the annual contest [email protected] for the latest chapter in the his- The views expressed in this tory books. column are those of the author And now, at least for a while, and not necessarily those of The that’ll be gone. Ideally, of course, Observer. DAILY ndsmcobserver.com | Wednesday, September 25, 2012 | The Observer 19

Crossword | Will Shortz Horoscope | Eugenia Last

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Catherine Zeta-Jones, 43; Will Smith, 44; Heather Locklear, 51; Michael Douglas, 68. Happy Birthday: Take things one step at a time. Focus on the possibilities that exist away from home and the interest you can gather by sharing your thoughts and ideas with creative doers. Socializing will result in meeting people who can offer you what you need to excel with your dreams, hopes and wishes. Romance is in the stars. Your numbers are 2, 14, 21, 28, 33, 42, 47. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your work will be rewarding. Getting along with your colleagues and meeting new people will help you develop new prospects. Don’t feel you have to spend to impress. Let your ideas buy you entry into conversations and future projects. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Ask, if you are uncertain about what’s expected of you. Don’t let an emotional situation interfere with what you are supposed to be working toward. Use your past experience and colleagues to help you do a stellar job now.

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FOOTBALL End of a rivalry Notre Dame Decision is a sad suspends one for two storied Michigan series programs

By CHRIS ALLEN Allan Joseph Sports Editor Editor-in-Chief Last Saturday’s 13-6 Irish vic- tory over Michigan at Notre Dame It’s a sad day. Stadium may end up being one The news that Notre Dame of the last memories the rivalry and Michigan will suspend generates for the foreseeable fu- their annual series after 2014 is ture. Multiple sources reported an unfortunate byproduct of Tuesday that Notre Dame will Notre Dame’s move to the ACC cancel three scheduled games in the next two years. With the in the series, suspending the agreement to play five games matchup for the 2015-2017 sea- each year against ACC schools, sons. Combined with a scheduled something in the schedule break in the 2018 and 2019 sea- had to give. It’s just sad that sons, the move ensured that the the Michigan game was that 2014 meeting between the histor- something. ic rivals will be the last until 2020 The two teams bill it as the at the earliest. “oldest rivalry in college foot- In a letter delivered to Michigan ball,” and there’s some truth Athletic Director David Brandon to that. But if you take a look shortly before kickoff of last closer, you begin to understand weekend’s football game, Notre why Director of Athletics Jack Dame Director of Athletics Jack Swarbrick canceled the series. Swarbrick declared his intention Saturday’s 13-6 Irish victory was to cancel the three future contests just the 40th meeting between to give Notre Dame scheduling the two teams. It’s a relatively re- flexibility under its new agree- cent series compared to the USC ment with the ACC. Notre Dame (83 meetings), Michigan State will play five football games per (75), Purdue (84), and Navy (86) season against ACC opponents matchups. It doesn’t have the once it joins the conference as a recruiting benefits involved in non-football member. a biennial trip to Stanford, and “Our contract with Michigan it isn’t in the future ACC like the has an automatic rollover provi- Pittsburgh or Boston College se- sion — with a year being added ALEX PARTAK | The Observer ries. It’s not even either school’s Irish senior running back Theo Riddick attempts to break a Michigan tackle during Notre Dame’s 13-6 win see SWARBRICK PAGE 18 over the Wolverines on Saturday. see MICHIGAN PAGE 18 men’s soccer No. 8 Irish hit the road to battle No. 10 Indiana

By MIKE MONACO loss of the season Saturday Sports Writer when the Irish fell to Louisville in their Big East opener, 2-1. Hoosier State bragging rights Senior forward Ryan Finley will be on the line Wednesday netted his team-leading sixth when the No. 8 Irish head goal of the season to tie the south for an in-state matchup game at 1-1 in the 63rd min- with No. 10 Indiana. ute, but the Cardinals stormed “We know one another,” back and buried the eventual Irish coach Bobby Clark said. game-winner on a penalty kick “There is a mutual respect. in the 76th minute. Clark said We’re also very conscious of the Irish need to stay comfort- in-state bragging rights. The able playing on the road to mutual respect is there but we reestablish some of the mo- want to win.” mentum they had during their Notre Dame (7-1, 0-1 Big season-opening seven-game East) is in the midst of a three- winning streak. game stretch against ranked “When you play good teams opponents on the road. Clark — Louisville is good and said these competitive match- Indiana is good — it’s all go- ups in enemy territory have his ing to come down to the little team excited. things,” Clark said. “When you “We’re ready,” Clark said. go on the road, you have to be “We’re excited, obviously. able to handle everything and These games we’re playing make yourself feel at home.” right now, it doesn’t take too The Hoosiers (6-1-1, 1-0 much to get excited about Big Ten), who are riding a SARAH O’CONNOR | The Observer them. They’re all big games.” Irish senior midfielder Dillon Powers tries to break away from a defender in Notre Dame’s 3-1 win over Notre Dame suffered its first see CLARK PAGE 17 Akron on Sept. 9 at Alumni Stadium.